ART IN THE PARK
ART in the Park will be held in St George’s Park, Park Drive, PE, on Sunday August 26 from 9am.
PAELLA LUNCH
THE Portuguese Association will be preparing paella at the Portuguese Club, 7th Avenue, Summerstrand in PE on Sunday August 19. Inquiries: Jose, 082-296-9151.
VILLAGE MARKET
THE Schoenies village market will take place on August 19 from 9am till 1pm at the tennis court and park area on the corner of Salix Lane and Victoria Drive in Schoenmakerskop, PE. Inquiries: Margie, 084-916-0281.
FUNDRAISING DANCE
THE Blackpool Soccer Club will hold a golden oldies dance at the West End Community Centre in Jerome Street, West End in PE on Saturday September 1 at 8pm till late. Tickets R30 at the door. Inquiries: Ursula, (041)406-7700.
BOOT SALE
THE Knights of Da Gama will hold their monthly boot sale at Sacred Heart Grounds in Cape Road, Kabega Park in PE, on August 25 from 8am. Inquiries: Colin, 083-204-5791.
QUILTERS’ MEETING
THE Dias Quilters Guild monthly meeting will take place on August 25 at 2pm at the Victoria Park Grey Primary School in First Avenue, Walmer, PE. Visitors welcome; entrance is R15. Inquiries: Michelle, 083-548-8923.
WORKERS’ SEMINAR
THE International Workers Culture seminar will take place on Thursday, August 23, at 5.30pm at the Red Location Museum, corner Olaf Palme and Singaphi Street in New Brighton, PE. As seating is limited, RSVP before noon on Thursday. Bookings and inquiries: Nosikumbuzo, (041)408-8400 or nhoza@mandelametro.gov.za
CALLIGRAPHY
THE East Cape Calligraphers will meet at 1.45pm on Saturday August 18 at St John the Baptist Church in Walmer, PE. Inquiries: Roma, 083-726-2155.
FLEA MARKET
THE Kings Beach flea market takes place every Sunday, weather permitting, from 9am on the Kings Beach walkway in PE. Inquiries: Madeleine, 076-379-5300.
GREEN LIVING
On Saturday, August 18 from 11am, the Transition Network will be having a “Happy Harvesters” event where people can share ideas and learn techniques on organic farming at The Paragon at 15 Mangold Street in Newton Park; free entrance. Inquiries: Ryan, 083-265-2465.
CALLIGRAPHY
THE East Cape Calligraphers will hold a monthly meeting at 1.45pm on Saturday August 18 at St John the Baptist Church in Walmer, PE. Inquiries: Roma, 083-726-2155.
DIABETES SUPPORT
THE Malabar Diabetes support group will meet at the Malabar Community Centre, Minor Hall in Haworthia Drive in PE at 7pm on Tuesday August 14. Inquiries: Surendra, 083-653-1491 or (041) 457-4576.
* The Gelvandale group will meet on Tuesday at 7pm at the Uniting Reform Church in McManus Crescent in PE. Inquiries: Hester, 082-224-6020 or (041) 456-1486.
EID CELEBRATION
MOTORISTS are to exercise caution when travelling down Bramlin Road in PE as 7 000 Muslims are expected to make their way to the Eid service at 7am on Sunday August 19.
SPIRITUAL TALK
SPIRITUAL coach John Homewood will be sharing his experiences of his visit with world-renowned healer “John of God” in Grahamstown on August 21 and in East London on August 22 at 6.30pm; tickets R60 and further information on shift@wisdomtonourish.com.
CAR SHOW
THE popular “Cars and Coffee Show” for vehicle lovers will take place on August 25 from 8am at Speedyquip at 3 Prince Alfred Road in North End, PE. Entrance is free and free coffee and biscuits will be provided. Inquiries: Derek, 082-825-0811.
LAUGHTER CLUB
THE Unique Laughter Club meets at Shark Rock Pier on Saturdays at 8am, weather permitting. All are welcome; bring a towel and cold drink. Inquiries: Donald, (041) 367-1107 or 084-200-0965.
DOG SCHOOL
HIGH Noon Dog School’s puppy classes take place every Saturday at the Lady Slipper Farmers Market in Old Cape Road, St Albans at 8.30am. Inquiries: Bridget, 082-542-6771
FREE SEMINAR
THE Community Chest and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will be holding a free seminar for 90 non-governmental organisations on Thursday August 2 at 8am at the university’s North Campus conference centre. Inquiries: Brightness, (041) 504-4525 or Beulah, (041) 582-1592.
PENSIONERS
THE SA Association of Retired Persons (PE East) for persons over 50 hold regular socials, bingo, coach trips, braais and meals out. Inquiries: Brian, (041) 581-3267.
SCHOOL REUNION
A SCHOOL reunion is being planned in Grahamstown at the beginning of 2013 for past pupils of the former Assumption Convent, which closed in 1976 and whose premises are now occupied by Victoria Girls High. Past pupils and teachers may contact Margaret (Norton) Weller on (041) 365-0415 or e-mail: mweller@telkomsa.net
BUSINESS MEETING
THE BNI (Business Network International) is a business referral organisation catering for small businesses and entrepreneurs by word-of-mouth referrals. They meet every Tuesday from 7 to 8am at the PE Club at 12 Bird Street, Central, PE. No charge other than the cost of your breakfast. Inquiries: 084-209-2404.
LAUGHTER CLUB
THE Shark Rock Pier Laughter Club, Marine Drive, meets every Saturday from 8am to 9am. Bring a beach towel and something to drink. Dress comfortably. There is no fee. Inquiries: Donald, (041)367-1107 or 084-200-0965.
YOGA CLASSES
YOGA Shala Studio at 13 Bain Street, Richmond Hill, PE, has morning and evening ashtanga and hatha yoga classes from Mondays to Saturdays. Inquiries: Alan, 084-559-1010
* Beginner and intermediate hatha classes are also available from yoga teacher Tanja so one may then progress to the Shala group. Healing yoga is also offered, as are private sessions by arrangement. Inquiries: Tanja, 082-322-5535.
* Hatha yoga classes in Parsons Hill on weekdays. Inquiries: Lyn, (041) 373-5938 or 083-540-8078.
TRAIN RIDES
MODEL train rides takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 1pm at the Londt Park Miniature Railway, corner Stella Londt Drive and May Way, Sunridge Park, PE. Rides cost R5. Inquiries: Jean, (041) 365-6678.
ADDICTION SUPPORT
THE 2 Share support group for those with drug or chemical addiction meets at 7.30pm every Thursday at Caritas, 16 West Street, Newton Park, PE.
* The FAD Support Group, for for families and friends of drug addicts, takes place every Tuesday at 7.30pm at West End Primary School, St Dominic Street, PE, and every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Al Ansar Building (behind Drop Inn), Bell Road, Parkside. Inquiries: Anneekah Sharmar, 071-898-8354.
ADOPTION SUPPORT
THERE is a support group in PE for parents who have adopted or foster children of all ages. Inquiries and venue details: Jessica, 084-696-5864.
SECOND-HAND SHOP
THE Hill Church’s second-hand shop in PE’s Belmont Terrace (alongside the church) is open from noon to 3pm every Friday. They stock second hand-clothing, linen, crockery and books. Inquiries: Cheryl Traill, (041)373-1848.
DONATE BLOOD
BLOOD donors are needed in various parts of the Eastern Cape. For the blood donor centre call: 0800-119-031.
ROTARY MEETINGS
THE Rotary Club of PE East meets from 5.30pm for 6pm every Thursday at The Upper Deck, 13 Third Avenue, Newton Park. Inquiries: Lesley, 072-172-7517.
* THE Rotary Club of PE West meets Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the PE Golf Club, Westview Drive. Inquiries: Kathy, 079-317-1898.
HIKING CLUB
THE Voetsac Hiking Club runs regular weekend hikes and day walks. The club has a monthly social meeting at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the German Club in Lorraine, PE. Inquiries: Trevor, (041) 368-3761.
CHARITY SHOP
THE Funds for Furry Friends fundraising shop is at 82a Burt Drive, Newton Park, at the corner of Freesia Avenue and Burt Drive, PE. Donations of bric-a-brac clothing, small furniture, crockery and more are needed. Inquiries: Sonet Robberts, 082-072-1068.
DEPRESSION
THE SA Depression and Anxiety Group’s PE branch holds free meetings for adults on the first and third Monday monthly from 5.30 to 6.30pm at Lifeline at 1 Nile Street, Perridgevale. Inquiries: Barbara, (041) 373-2405 or 082-752-7864.
FARM MARKET
THE Lady’s Slipper Farm Market takes place every Saturday from 8am until noon on the Old Cape Road, next to St Albans Prison. Inquiries: Denise, 082-727-3252.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
SUPPORT groups for family and carers of alzheimer’s sufferers meet at various venues in the Eastern Cape as listed below:
* Every last Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm the group meets at C.P Bradfield, Gazania Avenue in Sunridge Park. Inquiries: Johanita Strumpher, (041) 360-3246/082-378-9062.
* Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5.00pm at St John the Baptist Church in Walmer. Inquiries: Santa van Rooyen, 084-500-3999.
* Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 4pm a group meets at the Gelvan Park Frail Care Home in Olea Street, Gelvan Park. Inquiries: Linda Swartz, (041)452-2111/082-785-5574.
* On the last Monday of the month at 6pm a group meets at Aandmymering in Van Riebeekhoogte in Uitenhage. Inquiries: Miempie van Wyk, (041) 922-0766/082-925-1326.
* On the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am a group meets at 38 Darlington Road in Vincent, East London. Inquiries: Flo Schwartz, (043) 726-7296.
* On the 1st Friday of the month at 2.45pm a support group meets at 72 Bathurst Street in Grahamstown. Inquiries: Graham Kingma, 082-454-2808.
* A support group for Alzheimer’s Sufferers meet every 3rd Monday of the month at 6.00 pm at 36 Perth Street, Treehaven next to Kabega Park. Inquiries: Johanita Strumpher, (041) 360-3246/082-378-9062.
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