*Three-koppie group hike through Melville Koppies starting 8:30 on January 8. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. The hike leaves from here, opposite the Koppies’ entrance. Donations are R50 for adults, R30 for children (must be over six years). No dogs. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
*Guided group tour through Melville Koppies Central starting 8:30 on January 15. Park at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia in the upper parking area. Then walk across Judith to the Koppies’ entrance opposite. Donations are R50 for adults, R30 for children (must be over six years). No dogs. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
*Three-koppie group hike through Melville Koppies starting 8:30 on January 22. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. The hike leaves from here, opposite the Koppies’ entrance. Donations are R50 for adults, R30 for children (must be over six years). No dogs. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
*LIDO Country Hotel will be hosting its night market on February 3, 2017. Entrance is free and the market is from 18:00 to 22:00. For more information, contact 011 948 6014 or email info@lidohotel.co.za.
*THE 55th Walkerville Agricultural Show will be held on April 8 and 9, 2017. All proceeds go towards local NGOs or for the upgrade and improvement of the Walkerville Community Centre and showgrounds. For more information, contact Pauline Kaufmann on 016 590 4228 or email show@walkervillesa.co.za.
*TOUGH Love Mondeor Support Group is for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, including drug, alcohol, verbal or physical abuse. The group meets on Saturdays, 09:00 to 11:00. For more information, Contact Sheralee on 083 266 0937.
*FREE Wellness Assessments (by appointment only). Readings are taken of body fat, bone mass, hydration levels, metabolic age and visceral fat risk. For more information, contact Farhana on 084 433 4836.
*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. For more information, contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za.
*TAI CHI classes at Jackson Dam, Brackenhurst, on Sunday mornings, 8:00 to 9:30. For more information, contact Craig on 082 691 0540.
*BRUSH Stroke Art Studio will be exploring the beautiful art form of acrylics on fabric. You will be guided by Cremilda Cardoso, an artist with more than 25 years of experience. Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and Wednesdays from 14:00 to 18:00. There are also classes on Sundays from 09:00 to 12:00. The studio is at 71 Seder Street, Suideroord. The cost of the classes are R90 for three hours. For more information, Contact Cremilda on 011 433 1367.
*SCOUTS is an organisation created many years ago to teach children and young adults between the ages of seven and 18 life skills, including pioneering, survival, camping, team work, self-confidence and much more. Join in for a life changing experience every Friday from 18:30 to 21:00, at St Andrews House, 71 Turf Club Street, Turffontein West. For more information, contact Robin on 072 580 0007 (ages 11 to 18), Annie on 071 871 3773 (ages seven to 11) or Mike on 083 704 0127.
*RIETVLEI Parkrun 5km walk/run every Saturday at 08:00. Free entry. All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.
*PANORAMA Flea Market, Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton (behind Pick n Pay Shopping Centre). Beer garden with big screen TV, children’s play area, live entertainment every trading day and almost 400 stalls. Come visit our market for a fun-filled day for the entire family. For more information, contact 011 682 2222.
*CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 13:30, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more information, contact 079 072 5424.
*WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us any time on Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00 to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. For more information, contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.
*COME and learn ceramic painting in Glenanda. You can creatively decorate beautiful platters for wedding, birthday and Christmas presents. Classes held on Saturday afternoons. For more information, contact 011 682 3889.
*MARKET @ 84 is a new market in the Walkerville area. This is not a farmers market but rather a fresh produce and crafters market. Only the best fresh produce and homemade crafts on offer. Market @ 84 is open every Saturday from 09:00 till 14:00, on the lawns of 84 On Main Shopping Centre. Stall fees are R50. Entry is free. Children’s play area. For more information, contact Ariel on 078 223 9238 or marketat84@gmail.com.
*THE Art Farm, plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort, consists of creative spaces for artists to exhibit their talents. The coffee shop is open Thursday to Sunday from 07:00 to 17:00, the restaurant every Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00, the craft stalls on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 and the farmer’s crafters market every Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. For more information, contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za.
*WALKERVILLE Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey, we have a free honesty library, pony rides, face painting and much more. Delicious meals are available from our food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. Find us at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact info@wfmarket.co.za or phone 079 076 7680.
*KLIPRIVIERSBERG Nature Reserve Association. For all walks meet at Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Contact Kevin Lavery on 083 267 3494 for bird walks and Ann Norton on 076 583 7946 for Saturday strolls and midweek walks. For general information, contact 084 804 4073. 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.
*CHOIR members are urgently needed for the multi-denominational choir “Under His Wings”, under the leadership of Claude Weeder. The choir practises every Monday evening from 19:30 to 21:00, at the Brackendowns Baptist Church, Kariba Street, Brackendowns. No previous experience is necessary, but simply a love for singing and a wish to pass on the gospel message. For more information, contact Claude on 083 481 5851, Tuesdays to Fridays between 18:00 and 20:00, or email claudeweeder23@gmail.com.
*CAFÉ La Plume Social Club, 17 Joan Road, Glenanda, invites you to join every Wednesday at 10:00. Every week there is a different activity and a free book swap and delicious tea. Cost is R50 for refreshments and there are extra costs for activities or crafts. For more information, contact Louise on 082 936 8456.
*WELLNESS Wednesdays. Pay what you can on Wednesdays. Centesimal Wellness, 99 Michelle Avenue, Randhart, Alberton, offers members of the community a Pay What You Can Afford project to anyone who can benefit from receiving professional homoeopathic care. This includes a homeopathic consultation and tailor-made homeopathic remedies. Appointments can be made every Wednesday between 09:00 and 15:00. For more information, contact 011 869 1355. Quote “Wellness Wednesdays” when scheduling an appointment.
*QUIZ Nights SA will be hosting quiz nights every Thursday from 19:00 at the Kraal, Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz is about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six. There is also a Kraal quiz promotion of buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.
*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. Entry is R30 and includes tea or coffee. For more information, contact 011 646 5513 or e-mail scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.
*CELEBRATE Recovery. Join us at Rosettenville Baptist Church, 8 Albert St, Townsview, on Thursday nights at 18:45 for fellowship in the Upstairs Hall, followed by a teaching at 19:15, and then ending in men’s or women’s small group discussion at 19:45. The goal is to become Christ-like in character. No sign-ups or reservations are necessary and you don’t need to be a member of the church to attend. For more information, contact Darryl on 011 435 3839.
*TOUGH Love Robertsham is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, namely drugs, alcohol, verbal or physical abuse. Meet on Thursdays, in the Scout Hall, 6 Harry Street, 19:00 to 21:00. For more information, contact Jo-Ann on 084 424 9117 or Sheralee on 083 266 0937.
*WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 19:15 in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, corner East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. For more information, contact Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.
*VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Glenvista Country Club at 18:30 for 19:00. For more information, contact Karen on 083 259 0009.
*LIDO Hotel will be hosting a night market at Plot 17 in Johannesburg Road, R82, Eikenhof. For more information contact 082 349 9924 or email info@lidohotel.co.za.
*PEOPLE of the South are invited to attend 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. Issues of depression, domestic violence, child abuse, crime and suicide are also dealt with. For more information, contact Myrtle on 061 297 6166 or Randy on 081 505 6686.
*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’s 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. For more information, contact teleland@worldonline.co.za.
