Bold Bandannas Charity stall
Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 27 May 8am-5pm to raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support services. There will be: homemade preserves, a range of handmade items, including beanies, scarves and knee rugs, as well as plants and worm juice for your plants. We are the sole seller of a children’s book called ‘Who Took the Egg?’. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.
GIVIT seeks kids’ socks
GIVIT is working with a not-for-profit organisation in the ACT that provides family support services to children, young people and their families. They are currently in urgent need of warm socks for inclusion in clothing packs for children aged 2–16 years to ensure they stay comfortable with quality clothing during winter. The clothing packs are distributed to vulnerable families in the Capital Region who are struggling with the rising cost of living. Good quality socks in a range of sizes can be donated, or this request can be funded with 100% of money received by GIVIT used to purchase socks for these children. To donate to or fund this request, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed. Search Category: keyword ‘socks’. Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.
Brad Hardy Foundation Walk 2023
A charity walk will be held in memory of fallen AFP officer Brad Hardy, who died aged 23, and in support of Run4Blue on Saturday 27 May 10am at Kings Park, Lake Burley Griffin. Before the walk, a relay between AFP Officers, AFP Protective Service Officers, AFP recruits and a Brad Hardy team will be held at 9.30am. There will also be merchandise for sale and a raffle. All monies raised will be donated to AFP Legacy. Register via trybooking.com/CFKBU. More info: bradhardyfoundation.com.au
Folk Dance Canberra
Orfeevi Ritmi presents ‘Rhythms of Orfeus’.Experience wild rhythms, exotic melodies and bold singing, blending ancient traditions with modern musical idioms at Folk Dance Canberra Hall, Hackett on Sunday 28 May 2.30-4.30pm. Canberra duo, Alister Price (accordionist) and Desi Gancheva (singer), are performing Balkan music and leading dances that everyone can join in. Cost: $20; $10 concession, FDC members. More info: [email protected]
Austrian Choir Canberra
With guest artists, the Forrest National Chamber Orchestra, the Austrian Choir Canberra will present an afternoon of uplifting choral and string instrumental delights in ‘You Raise Me Up’.On Sunday 28 May 2pm at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Homemade cake and coffee/tea available at interval. Admission $25. Book via www.harmonieclub.com.au
Red Dove preloved
Next Red Dove preloved clothing at Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Wanniassa is Thursday to Saturday 1-3 June 9am-1pm and 6-8 July. Lots of winter clothing for women, men and kids, plus books, linen and bric-a-brac. Support us and keep reusable items out of landfill. Great coffee and cake for morning tea with a sausage sizzle on Saturday 3 June and See Change will also be there with their winter clothes and toy swap. More info: Jenny on 0409 306 031.
Conder Craft Group
Our group meets on the first Thursday of each month 1-3pm at YWCA Mura Lanyon Community Centre, Conder. New members always welcome. Come along with your sewing, knitting or those projects you’ve always wanted to complete. Cost: $3. More info: call 6294 6201.
Canberra Seniors Winter Fete
There’s lots to see, buy, taste and enjoy at our Canberra Seniors Winter Fete at 10 Watson Street, Turner on Saturday 3 June 10am-3pm. We have books, puzzles, games, DVDs jewellery, plants, terrariums and a huge Trash and Treasure stall. Sit down and enjoy a Devonshire tea, strudel, a hamburger, winter soup, sausage sizzle or a Sri Lankan snack. Be entertained by the Morris Dancers and the Latin Choir. There’s Tombola, a monster fete raffle including a 55” smart TV, and various basket raffles. 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 yo u have. RSVP and enquiries to [email protected] or via website actrvra.org.au
VIEW Club
Tuggeranong Evening: Our next meeting is on 24 May 6.30 pm at the Town Centre Vikings Club, Greenway. Club meals available. Guest speaker: Linda Roberts from National Trust Australia. New members welcome. Contact Dianne on 0418 694 800.
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.
Country Women’s Association
Canberra Branch of the CWA invites you to their annual afternoon tea in support of the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign, on Friday 2 June 1pm at 8 Barry Drive, Civic. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon of games, chat and cake. Your donation, in lieu of admission charge, will go the Cancer Council.
Canberra Jung Society
Our next meeting is on Friday 2 June 7.30pm at MacKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham (and by Zoom). Guest speaker at 8pm: Terry Curtin will be giving a talk on ‘Symbolism of the Tarot’- the central themes in Carl Jung’s thinking such as synchronicity, archetypal influences in our spiritual journey, and understanding where we are on this journey. Guests $15; seniors/concession $10. More info: 0406 375 670; canberrajungsociety.org.au
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Programs
Every Wednesday 6-7pm in May, June and July at Erindale Community Centre, Wanniassa. Always free.
