Canberra Seniors Winter Fete
There’s lots to see, buy, taste and enjoy at the Canberra Seniors Winter Fete at 10 Watson Street, Turner on Saturday 3 June 10am-3pm. There’s Tombola, a monster raffle, various basket raffles; books, puzzles, games, DVDs jewellery, plants, terrariums, Trash & Treasure; enjoy a Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle, Sri Lankan snacks, and more. Be entertained by Morris dancers and the Latin Choir. More info: call 6248 9509 or email [email protected]
Retirement Village Residents Association Forum
The ACT RVRA’s objects are to provide information, advice, advocacy and representation primarily to village residents and resident committees. The association is hosting a Forum on Monday 5 June 12pm at Southern Cross Club, Woden. We would like to hear from you about your experiences, and any questions/suggestions you have. RSVP and enquiries to [email protected] or via website actrvra.org.au
GIVIT donation of the week: Taxi vouchers
GIVIT is working with a not-for-profit organisation in the ACT that supports First Nations students to re-engage in their education. They are requesting taxi vouchers for a single mother seeking medical care for her daughter. Generous Canberrans can fund this request with 100% of money received by GIVIT used to purchase taxi vouchers for this family. Please visit givit.org.au/whats-needed; Search Category: keyword ‘taxi voucher’; Location: ACT.
Country Women’s Association
Canberra Branch of the CWA invites you to their annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event, on Friday 2 June 1pm at 8 Barry Drive, Civic. Enjoy an afternoon of games, chat and cake. Donations, in lieu of admission charge, to Cancer Council ACT.
Canberra Jung Society
Our next meeting is on Friday 2 June 7.30pm at MacKillop House, Lyneham (and by Zoom). Guest speaker at 8pm: Terry Curtin will be giving a talk on ‘Symbolism of the Tarot’. More info: 0406 375 670; canberrajungsociety.org.au
Coffee/Op Shop
On Saturday 3 June 9am-12pm at Christ Church, Hawker we will be offering trash & treasure, books,CDs and games, pre-loved clothes and jewellery, and a well-stocked cake stall as well as free tea/coffee and biscuits. Enquiries: 0428 266 658.
Community Dance
No Lights No Lycra Canberra Belconnen is hosting Peace, Love & Music – a ‘60s/’70s music dance night on 7 June 7.30pm at Flynn Community Hall, 21 Bingle St. Tickets: trybooking.com/CIKZUl. More info: email [email protected]
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Programs
Every Wednesday 6-7pm in June and July at Erindale Community Centre, Wanniassa. Always free.
Free Pelvic Floor Workshops
Women of all ages are invited to attend this free workshop presented by a Physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services at the Belconnen Community Health Centre on Wednesday 7 June 1-3.30pm. Bookings essential. Contact the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977.
Friends of ANBG
On Thursday 8 June 12.30pm at ANBG Visitor Centre Theatrette, volunteer guides at ANBG, Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt will share their discoveries about the fern mania of the mid-1800s when ferns became fashionable and “indicated discernment and good taste”. Admission by gold coin donation. Bookings are advised, via friendsanbg.org.au/calendar
Jewellery making
On Friday 9 June 10am-12pm there will be a morning of learning how to make jewellery at our Canberra Branch CWA Rooms, 8 Barry Drive, Civic. More info: email [email protected]
Conder Craft Group
Our group meets on the first Thursday of each month 1-3pm at YWCA Mura Lanyon Community Centre, Conder. Come along with your sewing, knitting or those projects you’ve always wanted to complete. Cost: $3. More info: call 6294 6201.
The Brahma Kumaris
On Tuesday 20 June, Sister Jayanti from The Brahma Kumaris will host a free public event, ‘Women’s leadership in troubled times – a dialogue across cultures and religions’ at ANU, where she will share insights to increase inner strength, improve self-confidence and overcome life’s challenges. More info: brhamakumaris.org.au or 02 8736 3600.
Probus Club
Greenway: This mixed club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Our next meeting is on 13 June. Guest speaker: Dr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist/cosmologist. Following the meeting you are invited to join other members for lunch. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.
Braidwood Book Fair
The ever-popular Braidwood Book Fair will be held again over the long weekend 9-12 June at National Theatre, Wallace St, Braidwood. Open Fri-Sun 9am-4pm, Mon 9am-2pm. Huge variety of books plus DVDs CDs, records and magazines. This is a Braidwood Community event supporting local community organisations. Contact: 0418 291 141 or [email protected]
VIEW Club
Belconnen Day: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 13 June 11.45am at Raiders Club, Holt. Cost $32 for lunch. Guest speaker: Gary Watkins from the National Trust. RSVP to Chris on 0438 878 120 or email [email protected] by 12pm Thursday 8 June.
Queanbeyan Evening: Our next meeting is our 39th birthday dinner on Wednesday 21 June 6pm at the Vanilla Pod, Riverside Plaza, Queanbeyan. Cost $35.00 for a two-course dinner and raffles. Guest speaker: Tim Miller from Lids4Kids. RSVP to Sue on [email protected] or 0448 427 237 by Saturday 17 June.
HYH submissions
Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to [email protected] with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Note: publication in print is not guaranteed.
ADFAS Canberra
Hear Robert Clancy talk about highly decorative maps on Tuesday 20 June 6pm at the National Library of Australia. Non ADFAS members wishing to book please email: [email protected] Entry is $35, payable at the door. Refreshments included. For more information check the ADFAS website at https://www.adfas.org.au/societies/canberra/
ActewAGL Community Grants Program
Applications are open for ActewAGL’s 2023 Community Grants program, which distributes much-needed funding to a broad range of charities, not-for-profit and grassroots organisations. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for projects and initiatives that support and enrich the local community across four key areas: environmental sustainability, at-risk and disadvantaged populations, community engagement, and innovation. Applications close on 30 June at 11.59pm. More info: actewagl.com.au/beyond-energy/community-partnerships
