SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER: Join in a Summer start to the next full moon beach walk. Walkers will leave from Baggies at Warner Beach at 6pm and walk to Winkle Beach and back. For enquiries, call Yvonne on 074-190-0949.
SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER: Flea market and car boot sale run by the Kingsburgh Lions starts at 7.30am. The sale is held at the Winklespruit Bowling Club at 50 Gus Brown Avenue in Warner Beach. For more information, call Sandy on 082-466-6480.
SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER: Toti Ramblers will walk through Krantzkloof Nature Reserve on the Nkutu trail. Hikers should meet at Lords and Legends’ parking area at 7am for a 7.15am departure.
SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER to SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER: Toti artists will be among those showcasing their work at the Trailing the Trappists art exhibition in St Anne’s hall at Mariannhill Monastery. The exhibition is open from noon to 3pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends. The paintings on display can be viewed on the Facebook page ‘Trailing the Trappists’. For more information, call Gill van Wyk on 071-403-0320.
WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER: Upper South Coast Garden Club’s Christmas lunch will be held at the Weaver Conference Centre in Southgate Industrial Park from noon. Cost is R120 per person for members, R150 per person for non-members. Bookings and payments have to be in by Friday, 3 November at the latest. Call Lydia on 031-903-4212 or on 083-642-2990 for more details.
SATURDAY, 25 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at Grace Baptist Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For more information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
SUNDAY, 26 NOVEMBER: Kingsburgh Child Welfare’s annual beach walk takes place at Winkelspruit Beach (next to the lifesavers club) at 7.30am. Entry R20 per person. More details to follow soon. This walk is in aid of 16 days of activism of violence against women and children. For enquiries, call Jenny or Sandra on 031-916-2274.
FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER: Probus Amanzimtoti Christmas lunch and party take place at Amanzimtoti Golf Club in Athlone Park from 11.30am to 3pm.
Members are reminded that the final date on which payments will be accepted for the Christmas lunch is at the next meeting on Friday, 10 November.
FRIDAY, 7 DECEMBER: Probus Amanzimtoti Social Club’s Spring meeting takes place on at 9.30am for 10am in the tranquil surroundings of the Umbogavango Nature Reserve in Umbogintwini. An interesting speaker will be provided. For the bring-and-braai afterwards, take your own cups, meat, salads and refreshments. Interested visitors are asked to call Sharon-Ann Theron during working hours on 083-312-5360. New members and visitors should check their names on the gate security list to ensure access to the reserve.
SATURDAY, 9 DECEMBER – The Catholic Church in Amanzimtoti at 24 Riverside Road holds a craft market. For more information, call Meg on 031-903-3328.
SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER: Illovo Helping Hands Society holds its 37th annual day for senior citizens including those suffering with cardio, renal and cancer-related health problems, starting at 9.30am at the Lower Illovo grounds. All former Illovo residents and former educators of Illovo Primary are invited to attend. Join for a fun-filled day. Sponsors are welcome to support this event. For more information, call Vishnu Singaram on 076-599-8765.
SATURDAY, 11 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at Grace Baptist Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For more information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER: St Mary’s Church hosts a fundraising Christmas fair at 157 Kingsway, Warner Beach. The cost is R100 to book a table to sell your wares and R200 if you want to use a gazebo, provide your own. Businesses can advertise at a cost of R100 per banner. There will be lots to entertain the children and community-based NPOs are invited to raise awareness of their cause at no cost. To book your spot, call St Mary’s office on 031-916-2777 or Lynn on 076-480-7401.
SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at St Marys Anglican Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For further information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
Learn to play bridge
Cross over from being a non-player to a happy, relaxed social bridge player. Join or learn the art of bridge every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church from 8.15am until noon. Call Maureen on 082-436-9281 or on 031-903-4182.
Lions host health checks
Every second Saturday of the month, between 10am and noon, Kingsburgh Lions hosts free blood pressure and diabetes testing at Pick and Pay Arbour Crossing. The next testing will be on Saturday, 11 November.
SAARP seniors lunch
South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) members are urged to note that the lunch on Monday, 13 November must be paid by no later than 1 November. Call Maureen on 031-903-4182 or Evadne on 031-903-3697.
