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
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)
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
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy Leopold on Saturday January 21. Music by Charles. Admission $10 includes sandwiches and cakes.
■ 0400-500 402
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 six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
■ Lyn, 5256 2540
TOWN club
The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) 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, $54 annual fee.
■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737, or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au
Drysdale Day VIEW
Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged
Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month.
■ Margaret, 0431-636 090
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Flying Brick Cider Co, from 6.30pm.
■ 0428 546 796
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.
■ 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.
■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858
Life Activities Club
Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at Belmont Pavilion. Entry: $5.
■ 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
