PADSTOW Heights Probus has changed its venue and start time, with the next meeting at Padstow RSL on Tuesday, December 3, at 10.30am. New members welcome to enjoy fun and friendship on day trips, overnight trips, lunches, morning teas and movies. Details: Jean, 0417 650 993 or padstowheights@probusclubs.com.au.
REGENTS Park Combined Probus Club will meet at the rear of the Regents Park Library on Monday, November 25, at 1.30pm. Guest speakers will be firefighters talking about ‘Safety in Your Home’. Come along and meet interesting people for conversation, outings, theatre and travel. Details: Pam, 9644 7458.
KINGSGROVE RSL will host Carols by Candlelight in the Park and Children’s Christmas Party in Memorial Park, Kingsgrove, on Saturday, November 23, from 6pm. There will be an assortment of food outlets, show bags and entertainment, featuring ‚Äãthe Rock’n Soul Choir, and, of course, Santa. Free admission
BANKSTOWN City Choir will present its concert, ‘A Christmas Grace,’ at the Georges Hall Community Centre on Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Admission: $15, adults, $5, child over five. Includes a delicious afternoon tea. There will also be a lucky door prize and raffle. Details: 9728 3494 or bankstowncitychoir.com
GEORGES River-Riverwood Probus Club’s last meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, November 27, at Club Rivers, Riverwood, from 10.15am. Bush poet Ralph Scrivens will be guest speaker. The group also enjoys lunches, shows and bus trips. New members welcome. Details: Craig, 9584 8913
OVER 65? Join Canterbury City Community Centre for free Tai Chi in the Park on Wednesday, November 27, 8am-9am, Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba. Tai Chi practice can improve strength and flexibility as well as decrease the effects of diseases such as arthritis. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Participants must be registered with My Aged Care. Info and registrations: Alison, 9750 9344.
A MULTICULTURAL Carol night will be hosted by iShine Church at Padstow North Public School on Saturday, November 30, at 6pm. There will be a range of international cuisine on offer as well as music, dance, drama, Santa, gifts and much more. Free with dinner included; limited seating so book by contacting Paul, 0409 980 903 or info@iShine.org.au.
ARE you interested in sketching around the local areas and historical landmarks? The Art Club on Chapel could be for you. They meet on Monday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Bankstown. Details and registrations: Bing, 0414 011 461.
DO you like to sing? Come along and be part of the Lakemba Community Choir making beautiful music from all over the world. They get together at Canterbury City Community Centre on Wednesdays, 9.30-11am.
GREENACRE Area Community Centre, in partnership with TAFE, provides free English Classes on Mondays, 9.30am-12.30pm, and Yoga classes on Tuesday morning and costing $8 a casual class or 10 for $50 paid in advance. Not sure? Do a class and try it out. Details and bookings: 9750 7982.
A FREE Healthy Lifestyle Group, including a women’s gym and nutrition education, is on offer at Bankstown Women’s Health Centre, on Wednesdays, 11am-12.30pm; a free craft group on Tuesdays, 9.30-11.30am, a free gentle exercise for women over 55 on Mondays, 9.30-10.30am; free food share on Thursdays, 9.30-10.30am; and $10 yoga on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Register: 9790 1378.
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