Diary Dates – 14 October 2015

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER: Toti Ramblers will meet at the rugby club at 7am to ramble at Vernon Crookes, Umzinto.

There will be a picnic afterwards. Call Wendy on 083-352-6457.

MONDAY, 19 OCTOBER: Diabetes Lifestyle Group meets at Pointsettia Park Retirement Centre in Kingsway, Athlone Park from 10am to 11am.

Speaker is Dr V Jairam, a diabetologist. People with diabetes and others interested in learning about effective management of diabetes are welcome. Entry is free. Entry forms for the global diabetes walk will also be available. For further information, call Sr Elsie Naicker on 084-403-8078.

SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER: Mountain Backpackers Club hosts a Kloof Gorge day hike upstream to two waterfalls, leaving from the picnic site car park at 8.30am. There is a small entrance fee. Take sun protection, hat, water, snacks and a rain jacket. Moderate fitness is required. Confirm with John beforehand. Contact John McGovern on 082-659-5111.

FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER: South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) braai outing at Shellhole on from 11am. Take own meat, plates and cutlery. Cash bar is to be used. For queries call Maureen on 031-903-4182 or on 082-436-9281.

WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER: 21 Club luncheon meeting will take the form of an AGM at 11.30am for noon in the Lords and Legends conference room.

This will be followed by the luncheon and the guest speaker who is from Fouriesburg Country Tours. The 21 Club looks forward to hearing more about this lovely part of the country.

Members are reminded that confirmation of intention to attend or not, and names of guests, must be received by Lyn on 082-572-1328 or 031-903-4026 or Golda on 083- 633-6338 or 031-916-7001 no later than Friday, 23 October. Remember that guests must be invited by a member and will only be accommodated if there is room.

FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER: Amanzimtoti SPCA holds a music quiz at Amanzimtoti Bowling Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Entry is R20 per person. It will be a bring and share per table. Cold drinks are available at the bar. Email pro@spcatoti.co.za to book your table or contact 031-904- 2424/5.

SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER: The Sanctuary of the Great White Light, 9 Barrow Street, Umkomaas, will be holding a bi-annual clairvoyant day. This promises to be an exciting day as there are several clairvoyants, reiki practitioners, tea cup readers, as well as guide portrait artists who will paint your guide and give a short reading. Crystals, dream catchers, smudge sticks and other esoteric articles will be available. Light meals and refreshments can be purchased. For further information, call Gayle on 084-357-4944 and reserve your reading early. These functions are always well-attended.

SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER: Mountain Backpackers Club hikers will tackle the African Fish Eagle trail with lots of birdlife through the Beachwood mangroves and along the north bank of the Umgeni river. Meet at Green Hub Durban at 8am to leave at 8.15am. The hike will be cancelled if it rains. Take cash for tea at Springfield SPCA at the halfway mark. The trail is about 13kms long. Contact Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or e-mail heidi.dinan@gmail.com

MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER: South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) end-of-year lunch at Toti Country Golf Club to be paid for at this meeting, at R65 per person.

SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER: Kloof Gorge day hike upstream to two waterfalls with the Mountain Backpackers Club. Hikers will leave at 8.30am from the picnic site carpark. There is a small entrance fee. Take sun protection, hat, water, snacks and a rain jacket. Moderate fitness is required. Confirm with John beforehand. Call John McGovern on 082-659-5111.

SATURDAY, 14 NOVEMBER: Fundraiser to support Mooihawens dementia and Alzheimer’s disease care centre with relationship expert and author, Gretha Wiid as guest speaker at Sweetwaters Church in Sanders Road from 9am.

Tickets cost R200 per person and are available at www.itickets.co.za. For more information, email Marina at marina.vanaswegen@skytec.co.za.

WEDNESDAY, 2 DECEMBER: Mountain Backpackers Club hosts a beach walk from Umdloti to Umhlanga over a distance of about 12,5km on sand. Meet at 8am at Umdloti beach carpark to walk to Umhlanga and back. Lunch at the Bush Tavern afterwards so book in advance. The walk will be cancelled if it rains. Call Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or e-mail heidi.dinan@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 19 DECEMBER: Kloof Gorge day hike upstream to two waterfalls with the Mountain Backpackers Club. Hikers will leave at 8.30am from the picnic site carpark. There is a small entrance fee.

Take sun protection, hat, water, snacks and a rain jacket. Moderate fitness is required. Confirm with John beforehand. Call John McGovern on 082-659-5111.