What’s On in the South

May

10: Join the Glen’s Health and Beauty Expo, from May 9 to May 14. Shop for the perfect gifts for the special ladies in your life with a variety of treats, specials and displays available.

10: The Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Julio Chelis on bats at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park, from 7.30pm. Enquiries: 082 951 1432.

13: A yoga morning benefiting the animal rescue charity “Ball and All” is taking place at Glenvista High School’s cricket pavillion. For more information, contact 011 680 2028.

13: SOJO and Rotary will be hosting their annual charity race day, at the Turffontein Race Course, from 11am. There are three booking options to choose from and a third of the net takings will be donated to a charity. A cash bar and betting facilities will be available at the venue. The theme for the event is ‘gold’ and it is a formal event. The best dressed will receive surprise prizes and there will be spot lucky draw prizes and a DJ. For more information, contact Peter Soester on 082 964 2059 or Nicky Vakaloudis on 082 481 8746. For bookings email info@sojo.co.za or call 071 657 9298.

14: Slots Chase with a guaranteed first prize of R250 000 and a share of R500 000 in total, is officially on at Silverstar Casino. With a buy-in of R100, players have a chance until Sunday, May 14, to take part in the heat rounds. The finals will be held at Gold Reef City, on Saturday, May 20. To take part, players must play slots to earn points for entries.

16: Join Silverstar Casino as they launch the newest addition to their entertainment offering, The Barnyard Theatre. This unique theatre experience provides the perfect night out with live entertainment for couples, families and friends. The Barnyard Theatre officially opens its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 16, launching with the acclaimed show “One Vision, a Tribute to ABBA and Queen”. Tickets are on sale from R130 per person, and are available at www.silverstarcasino.co.za

24: The Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Ryan Rattray on herbs, at the Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Enquiries: 082 951 1432.

27: Enjoy a night of hysterics and humour with the YouTube sensation, Jonathan, of Radio Raps, with his new one-man show “Dingetjies en Goetertjies”, at Silverstar Casino. In this show, Jonathan relates to everyday life and trying to make sense of it all – especially the small and irritating things! The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are on sale at R150 per person, and are available on www.silverstarcasino.co.za

28: Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 10 Blougom Crescent, Liefde en Vrede, Mulbarton, invites you to its 16th Annual Festival. At 10am Holy Mass followed by food and entertainment for all. Tea Garden and Beer Garden. Entrance fee: Adults R40, children free. More information, phone 011 432 5331 or 011 432 5312.

Saturdays:

Simply Yoga classes are held every Saturday at 9am to 10am at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre, 19 Ulster Crescent, off Xavier Street, Crown Gardens. Book your space with Nirry – 072 320 3462.

New Apostolic Church invites you to its Maketse Music School every Saturday from 10am. It takes place at the church, on the corner of Hillen and Wilcox streets, Towerby.

Christian Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month, at 1.30pm, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea. Phone 079 072 5424.

Tough Love Mondeor support group is for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, including drug, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. The group meets on Saturdays, 9am to 11am. Call Sheralee on 083 266 0937.

Rietvlei Parkrun 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am – and it’s free. All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register free at www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

Market @ 84 is a new market in the Walkerville area, open every Saturday from 9am until 2pm. Market @ 84 is on the lawns of 84 On Main shopping centre. Contact Ariel on 078 223 9238 or email marketat84@gmail.com for more information.

The Art Farm consists of creative spaces for artists to exhibit their talents. The farmer’s crafters market is open every Saturday from 9am until 2pm. Contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za for more information.

Walkerville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm.. Find us at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). Contact info@wfmarket.co.za or phone 079 076 7680 for more information.

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association. For all walks meet at entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Phone Kevin Lavery on 083 267 3494 (bird walks) or Ann Norton on 076 583 7946 (Saturday stroll and midweek walk). All guided walks last about three hours. Wear good walking shoes, a hat and sunblock and bring water and snacks. Binoculars are recommended for bird walks. For more information call 084 804 4073.

Come and learn ceramic painting in Glenanda. You can creatively decorate beautiful platters for wedding, birthday and Christmas presents. Classes held on Saturday afternoons. Phone 011 682 3889.

Sundays:

Tai-chi classes at Jackson Dam, Brackenhurst, on Sunday mornings from 8am to 9.30am. Contact Craig on 082 691 0540.

Mondays:

Choir members are urgently needed for a multi-denominational choir called Under His Wings, under the leadership of Claude Weeder. The choir practices every Monday from 7.30pm to 9pm, at the Brackendowns Baptist Church, in Kariba Street, Brackendowns. No previous experience is necessary, but simply a love for singing and a wish to pass on the gospel message. Call Claude on 083 481 5851, Tuesdays to Fridays between 6pm and 8pm, or email claudeweeder23@gmail.com

Wednesdays:

Free stress management classes using the tool of meditation are held every Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm at the South Hills Recreational Centre, 9 Geneva Rd, Johannesburg South. For more information, contact 084 702 9134 or email ramoodley@gmail.com

Café La Plume Social Club, 17 Joan Road, Glenanda, invites you to join every Wednesday at 10am. Every week there is a different activity and always a free book swap and a delicious tea provided. Call or SMS Louise on 082 936 8456 for more information.

Wellness Wednesdays. Pay what you can on Wednesdays. Centesimal Wellness offers members of the community a pay-what-you-can-afford project to anyone who can benefit from receiving professional homeopathic care. This includes a homeopathic consultation and tailor-made homeopathic remedies. Appointments can be made every Wednesday between 9am and 3pm. Quote “Wellness Wednesdays” when scheduling a booking. Contact 011 869 1355, Centesimal Wellness, 99 Michelle Avenue, Randhart, Alberton.

Thursdays:

Alberton Toastmasters get together on the first and third Thursday of every month, at the Alberton Retirement Village, 45 Kritzinger Road, Florentia. Contact Ronnie Martin on 082 895 9616 or email maruti.ronnie.martin@gmail.com

The SA Military History Society holds meetings with lectures on the second Thursday of each month with a wide variety of topics on military historical interest discussed. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. Call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513 or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org for more information.

Tough Love Robertsham is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, namely drugs, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. Meet on Thursdays, in the Scout Hall, 6 Harry Street, 7pm to 9pm. Call Jo-Ann on 084 424 9117 or Sheralee on 083 266 0937 for more information.

Would you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, corner East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. Phone Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459 for more information.

Visit the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of every month at the Glenvista Country Club, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Contact Karen on 083 259 0009 for more information.

Fridays:

Scouts is an organisation created many years ago to teach children and young adults between the ages of seven and 18 different life skills, including pioneering, survival skills, camping, teamwork, self-confidence and much more. Join in for a life-changing experience every Friday from 6.30pm to 9pm, at St Andrews House, 71 Turf Club Street, Turffontein West. Contact Scout Trooper Robin on 072 580 0007 (ages 11 to 18), for Cubs contact Annie on 071 871 3773 (ages seven to 11) or SGL Mike on 083 704 0127.

Moonlight Markets every first Friday of the month, with a live band and gourmet food. Come and support the crafters of the South. Entrance is free and the market runs from 6pm to 10pm, at the Lido Country Hotel, corner of Old Vereeniging Road R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof. Contact 082 349 9924 or email admin@lidohotel.co.za

Free wellness assessments by appointment only. Readings are taken of body fat, bone mass, hydration levels, metabolic age and visceral fat risk. Contact Farhana on 084 433 4836 for a free reading in Mondeor.

Freemasonry: Are you interested in becoming a member, or do you wish to find out more about masons and their wonderful society? Lodge Braemar is situated in the South of Johannesburg. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

Panorama flea market, Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton (behind Pick n Pay shopping centre). Beer garden with big-screen TV, children’s play centre, live entertainment every trading day and almost 400 stalls. Come visit our market for a fun-filled day for the entire family. Contact 011 682 2222.

Lido Hotel will be hosting a night market at Plot 17 Johannesburg Road, R82, Eikenhof. Visit www.lidohotel.co.za or email info@lidohotel.co.za or call 082 349 9924 for more information. To contact the spa email admin@tshonodayspa.co.za. The hotel is open seven days a week with Sunday lunch from 12.00 noon to 4pm.

People of the South are invited to Celebrate Recovery, a recovery programme. It is a safe place to heal from hurts, hang-ups and chemical, gambling or sexual addictions. Gender and age sensitive and confidentiality and anonymity are respected. It also helps to reduce depression, domestic violence, child abuse, crime and suicide. Phone Myrtle on 061 297 6166 or Randy on 081 505 6686 for more information.

Do you want to become a Freemason, one of the world’s oldest societies of men? It’s great fun, it’s great enjoyment, it offers great satisfaction. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society. It is a society of good and true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key. Contact teleland@worldonline.co.za for more information.

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