IF you’re nervous of speaking to people you don’t know, or you get stage fright when you’re asked to do a presentation at work, then joining Toastmasters can truly help you.
Visit the Speakeasy Toastmasters Club on the third Tuesday evening of the month, at 5.30pm for 6pm at the Glenwood Boys’ High School.
A fee of R80 includes a meal. RSVP to speakeasyglenwood@gmail.com timeously for catering purposes.
SUPPORT Tuinsig Centre for the Aged and enjoy a fun-filled night of dancing and singing at the show, Viva Las Vegas, at the Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, on 19 November.
The show is a tribute to music legends that have rocked Vegas, including greats like Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Britney Spears, Rod Steward, Michael Buble and more. Tickets are R150 pp and there are tables of 10 available.
To book, contact vermeulen.celeste@gmail.com or 031 309 4740 for banking details.
THE launch of the book COSATU in Crisis by Vish Satgar/Roger Southall is at 6pm on 19 November at Ike’s Books & Collectables, 48A Florida Road.
RSVP to Cedric 082 873 2702.
THE KZN Lymphoma Support Group will host a festive bring and share meeting on Saturday 21 November at the Central Westville Baptist Church hall at 9am.
All patients and their families are welcome. Enquiries to Nicholas on 083 628 3957.
THE South African Writers’ Circle will meet on Saturday, 21 November at the Westville Library (Room G4) at 11am.
Carol Campbell, journalist, published author and recent winner of the Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Award, will be the guest speaker. Her talk is entitled Writing the other: why it’s important to tell the stories of South Africa no matter what your colour or creed. A workshop will follow where those attending will have an opportunity to apply their writing skills – this is voluntary.
Interested persons are also invited to take a piece of writing to read out at a get together after the conclusion of the meeting. Visitors are very welcome. Please take a plate of eats.
Members R10, visitors R20. Contact Brigitta Simpson on 071 681 8378 or write to southafricanwriterscircle@gmail.com.
GARDEN and House Plant Club will meet at the Musgrave Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 21 November at 2.15pm.
There will be a special demonstration by David Tighe of how make the miniature gardens, with or without bonsai, called Penjing.
Entrance is R15. Contact Naomi on 072 103 9591 or 031 465 7358.
RETIRED Teachers Christmas luncheon is on 25 November (Wednesday) at noon at Rolling Hills, Umhlanga Rocks.
Cost is R150 for a three-course meal.
To book contact Karin on 031 261 6744.
THE launch of the book Bestowing a Human Face: a Black Consciousness perspective – stories from Mpumalanga Township, Hammarsdale , KZN, is at 6pm on 26 November at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 212 Florida Road. Contact Cedric on 082 873 2702.
JOURNEY to the Heart of the World, an exploration of spiritual ecology and traditional ecological knowledge, takes place at Kendra Hall, John Zikhali Road, Durban, from 5.30pm for 6pm on Thursday, 26 November.
RSVP to community.connectdurban@gmail.com
CHILD Welfare Durban & District, Donation Station Charity Shop will host a jumble sale at 20 Clarence Road, Greyville Durban on 26 November from 9am to 1pm.
Donations of any good resalable items are needed, especially curtains, linen, men’s clothing and shoes.
All funds generated from this project are used for the services provided to the orphans and vulnerable children of Durban.
LAMBERT Road Baptist Church (114 Lambert Road, Morningside) will host a craft market on Saturday 28 November from 8am to noon.
There will be lots of stalls, as well as a tea garden and boerewors rolls. If you would like to book a table, phone Eileen on 031 208 8580.
A CHRISTMAS market will be held at 166 Evans Road, Glenwood, on Saturday 28 November from 9am to 2pm to raise funds to give Christmas gifts to the residents of Mothwa Haven in Glenwood.
Enjoy a fabulous tea garden with loads of wonderful edibles and unique gift ideas for Christmas.
Entrance is R20 a person plus a donation of a toiletry item. Raffle tickets will also be on sale with loads of lovely prizes to be won.
Contact Jenny or Carol on 031 304 4022 during office hours or Carol on 082 754 0554 after hours.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside are held every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
Learn simple breathing meditations. All welcome, cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation).
Contact 031 270 8363, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
HEADWAY-NATAL will hold a craft market on Saturday 28 November from 9am to 1pm at 11 Menston Road ,Westville.
There will be a variety of stalls to browse including pottery, clothes, white elephant, books, crafts, cards, and more. There will also be a lovely tea garden and food stalls with live music performances by the Westville Senior Primary Orchestra and Marimba Band. There will also be a model train display.
THE TAFTA Revellers present the Christmas Show 2015 on 29 November at 2pm at Tafta Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban.
For more information contact Melanie on 031 337 0163.
ENJOY social Line dancing every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at Stella Park Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo. Contact Peter on 031 205 2488.
SASFA (South African Senior Fitness Association) will hold exercises classes for people aged 50+ every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hunt Road, Durban. Contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
NAZARETH House Charity Shop, 82 South Ridge Road, Berea is open daily Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.30pm. The charity shop raises much-needed funds for the home and needs the support of the
public. Any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac etc are welcome. Nazarerth House will collect. Contact 031 261 2207.
TAFTA will host a support group for friends, family members and care givers of Alzheimers patients at TAFTA Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban. Contact Nivashnee on 031 332 3721 for more information.
CHESHIRE Home Sparks Estate, 145 Mary Road, Sydenham, invites the public to support its charity shop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 11.30am. All welcome.
