Book sale
Uniting Church book sale will be on Friday October 7 and Saturday October 8, at the Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner of Reserve and Torquay Roads) between 10am and 2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse through and all books are $1.
Stamp & coin fair
Geelong Philatelic & Numismatic society stamp and coin fair, Geelong West Town Hall, October 8, 9am to 3pm.
■ Julie 0438-270 549
Dance
Geelong Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Group is holding a free evening to learn or just watch on October 4 at 7.30 pm at Leopold Hall, Bellarine Hwy. This is not highland dancing. Wear comfortable flat shoes. No partner required.
■ Barb 0419-511 781
Carpet bowls
Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission $4 includes afternoon tea.
■ 0400-500 402
Book club
Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome.
■ Shirley 0488-055 969
Clifton Springs Community Men’s Shed
Car boot/garage sale Saturday September 10, 9am to 1pm. In conjunction with Central Baptist Church, 45 Central Rd, Clifton Springs. Other individual stallholders welcome on the day. The shed will also have an open day for any inquiries.
■ 0418-618 330
Chess clubs
For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.
■ Ralph 0431-458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
Scottish dancing classes
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm each Tuesday at the Leopold Hill Hall. All welcome.
■ Jane 0481-126 022 or Andrew 0408-369 446
Ocean Grove Seniors
Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of 6 players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of likeminded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
■ Lyn 5256 2540
TOWN club
Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $51 annual fee.
■ Janice Bell 0403-221 737 or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au
VIEW
Drysdale Day VIEW Club supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged students. Please consider joining us and coming to our meetings at Clifton Springs Golf Club for lunch fourth Friday of each month.
■ Margaret 0431-636 090
Probus meets
Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road for fun and friendship.
■ Barry 0409 161 129
Drysdale Ladies Probus Club meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. New members and visitors welcome for fun and friendship.
■ Lorraine 0412 805 858
Life Activities Club
Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at Belmont Pavilion. $5 entry, all welcome.
■ 5251 3529
Afternoon tea dance
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry $5.
■ 5251 3529
To have your community group listed, email newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au
