Around Town

with John McPherson

Around Town is a free listing for non-profit organisations and community groups. Written notices can be either emailed to aroundtown@echonews.com, faxed to 6622 1791, posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office by Monday 5pm, prior to Thursday publication.

U3A forum

NR U3A Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 29 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Who gains most from marriage – men or women?? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Blue & White

The Blue and White Auxiliary to hold 'Dress in Bad Taste' luncheon at Lismore Work's Heights Bowling Club, Fri Sept 5. Proceeds to St Vincents Palliative Care. $16ph. Bookings by 30 Aug to Joyce on 6624 4342.

Super seniors

The Assoc of Independent Retirees meet at Ballina RSL, 930am Fri Sept 5. Bookings by Sept 1 for the lunch ($10), Info & bookings Ken Macdonald 6687 7291.or Shirley 66895155.

Men's retreat

Take time-out to reconnect with your self and your dreams. Socialise, relax, reflect, and share some thoughts and insights with other men. 7pm Fri Aug 29 till 2.30pm Sun. Info. & Bookings: Stuart Anderson, Lismore Men's Resource Centre 6622 6116

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers Club meets Fri, Aug 29 at the McLeans Ridge Hall from 10am. Bring lunch. All welcome. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Women's networking

Dinner and chat plus speaker Kath Duncan on 'Women and Australian Utopias' after her recent ABC 'Life Matters' series. Women's Networking Dinner from 6pm Fri Aug 29 at Caddies, Lismore.

Meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation evening Fri, Aug 29 at the small hall behind St Paul's Presbyterian Church (opp Woolies) from 7-8.30pm. All welcome. Info Leora 6624 4216.

Botanic gardens

The Friends of Lismore rainforest Botanic gardens will meet Sunday Aug 30, 9am Lismore RSL. Info: Denis Matthews 6689 5261.

Garage sale

For Wilson Park Special School and Hopeful Home Orphanage, Nepal at 12 Paunelle Ave, East Lismore. Good quality items. From 7am Sat & sun Aug 30-31.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Sept 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Set subject: Dead or deader. All welcome. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Mental support

Family & Carers Support Group for Mentally Ill meets 10am, Mon, Sept 1 in meeting room, 48 Uralba St, Lismore. Info 6662 2669.

RAAF Auxiliary

The Ballina Ladies RAAF Auxiliary nextmeet at Ballina RSL, 11a.m, Mon Sept 1. Wives, partners and friends of ex-RAAF and Allied personnel all welcome. The meeting is followed by a lunch (at own cost) in the Bistro. Enquiries to Margaret 66867994

Childbirth Ed

Small friendly groups for pregnant women and support people. Comprehensive 6wk course covering late pregnancy, stages of labour, etc., through to early parenting. Next course starts 6.30pm Mon Sept 1, Conference Centre, St Vincents Hospital. Ph Carrie 6621 8768.

Morning melodies

Reg Poole will perform Aussie bush ballads, etc. at Casino Golf Club, Tues. Sept 2 at 10.30am. $5pp. Lucky door prizes & raffles. Chinese smorgasbord $7 extra. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel.

Over 65s

Free morn. tea and get together for o/65's at Old Barkersvale School Tea Gardens, Tues Sept 2, from 10am. Bring boardgame or craft to share. lunch avail. Info 6689 7166.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets 1.30pm, Tues, Sept 2, Lismore Workers Club. All welcome. Info Ann 6622 0763 or Helen 6628 5936.

U3A Tuesdays

Series of U3A Tuesday Talks every Tuesday 1.30-3-30pm. Guest speaker for Sept 2: Dr Robert Weatherby, Drugs in sport. Info Eddie 6628 3499. Visitors welcome.

Dads support

Dads and carers support next meet 6pm Tues Sept 2 for contact and BBQ. See and vote for your favourite photo from the Thanks Dad National Photo Competition Men's Resource Centre, 17e Keen St. Lismore. Info & BBQ booking to MRC on 6622 6116 or Chris 0427 227 734.

S/land Greens

The Summerland Greens monthly meeting will be held 6pm, Wed Sept 3, at the Lismore Workers Club. For info phone Lynda 6688 8198.

Red Cross meet

The Wardell Red Cross meet Wardell Memorial Hall, Richmond St. at 9.30am. Wed Sept. 3. All welcome. Enq to Dina 6683 4952.

Herbalists assoc

National Herbalists Assoc meets Wed, Aug 6 at the Bangalow Anglican Church from 7pm. Practitioner-only discussion group. Bring plate to share. Info Dawn 6622 1573.

Post-abuse w'shops

Lismore Women's & Children's Refuge holding workshops on Wednesday's through Sept for women who have experienced abuse, in the Children's Activity Room, Lismore Regional Library. Next w'shop "What to Teach Kids Post-abuse", Wed Sept 3, 9.30am-2.30pm. Coin donation. Bookings 6621 2685.

Aikido for all

Aikido Kokakai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony. Ages 7-15yrs Wed from 4.30-5.30pm (school weeks) & ages 16+ Wed from 5.30-7.30pm & Fri from 5.30-7.30pm, all at PCYC. Info 6621 6276.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group held fortnightly on Wednesdays at Lismore N'hood Ctr (old Lismore Library) from 10am-12.30pm. Women at all stages welcome. Next meet Sept 3. Info 6621 9800.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Sept 3 at Ballina High School Marine Studies room., from 10.30am. Meet at school entrance, Martin Street. Bring picnic lunch & chair. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Mature exercise

Weight training for mature women (takes care of bones & muscles) every Thurs from 9-10.30am & Chegs gentle exercises for older adults every Thurs from 10.30am, both at Dunoon Hall. Info 6688 6494.

Lismore RAR

Lismore area Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs Sept 4, upstairs Winsome Hotel. 5.30pm. All welcome Info Lynda 6688 8198.

Alstonville stall

CWA Alstonville to hold stall in Alstonville Plaza, Thurs. Sept 4, 9am-12pm. Cakes, pickles, jams produce, handicrafts, plants, raffle. Info 6628 5660.