*COUNTRY Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive Mulbarton from Saturday, January 30, from 09:00 to 14:30. A number of new crafters will be joining our happy band of creative people so come and see what is on offer. The crafters have all been very busy during the holiday period making new and different items. In future the crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive on the first, third and last Saturday of each month. More crafters are still needed. For more information phone Marion on 011 902 5674.
*LIONS Boot Sale. Turn your unwanted household goods into cash by selling from your car boot, at the Lions Boot Sale, between Forest and Victoria streets (off Sixth Street), Regents Park on Saturdays, January 30, February 27, April 2 and 30, from 07:30. For more info phone Dot van Eeden on 082 336 6284.
*Country Night Markets from February 5 at Lido Hotel. Free entry. From 18:00 till 22:00. For more information email admin@lidohotel.co.za or contact 082 349 9924. Stall holders can book their stands now. Other dates to remember is March 4 and April 1 which will include an Easter hunt for the little ones.
*HAPPINESS Programme. Increase your energy, joy and happiness by focusing on powerful breathing techniques. This internationally popular programme from the Art of Living Foundation (NGO) will be happening from February 2 to February 7, from 19:00 to 22:00 and weekends from 09:00 to 15:00 at Bassonia Estate, Bassonia. Six day course at R850, pensioners R500. Register online at www.ArtofLiving.org or contact Vinesh on 083 277 8786.
*THE Horticultural Society meetings will take place on Wednesday, February 10, at 19:30, come and enjoy a talk by Vivienne van der Walt on How to Grow Better Vegetables, at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Wednesday, February 24, at 09:30, enjoy a talk by Wendy Carstens, on Johannesburg Landmarks visible from Melville Koppies, at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Wednesday, March 9 at 19:30, come to a talk by Warren Schmidt on Attracting Birds to our Gardens, at Roosevelt Recreation Centre, Preller Drive Roosevelt Park. Wednesday, March 25, at 09:30, a talk by Daniella Alexander on An Update on the Vegetable Gardens and Future Plans at REAA Foundation, at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmartentia. At all the meetings, visitors will pay R30 and members R20. Phone 082 951 1432 for more information.
*SA Military History Society, Johannesburg Branch will meet again February 11 at 20:00, at the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo). First event will be: “Colonel Robert Jacob Gordon – Soldier, Explorer, Linguist, Artist and naturalist” by Jan-Willem Hoorweg, with the main lecture “Leningrad – Abused – Besieged – Survived. The siege of Leningrad, 14 September 1941 to 27 January 1944” by John Myburgh. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands and enjoy the evening. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History 011 646 5513, or e-mail: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
* THE Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Show will take place at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia on Saturday, March 5, from 13:00 to 16:00 and on Sunday, March 6, from 10:00 to 16:00. Entrance free. Phone 082 951 1432 for more info.
*CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month, at 13:30, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more info phone 079 072 5424.
*PEOPLE of the South are invited to Celebrate Recovery, a recovery programme. It is a safe place to heal from hurts, hang ups, chemical, gambling or sexual addictions. Gender and age sensitive and confidentiality and anonymity is respected. It also helps to reduce depression, domestic violence, child abuse, crime and suicide. For more info phone Myrtle 061 297 6166 or Randy 081 505 6686.
*PANORAMA Flea Market, Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton (behind Pick n Pay Shopping Centre). Tel: 011 682 2222. Beer garden with big screen TV, children’s play centre, live entertainment every trading day, almost 400 stalls to shop at. Come visit our market for a fun-filled day for the entire family.
*WELLNESS Wednesdays. Pay what you can Wednesdays. Centesimal Wellness offers members of the community a “pay what you can afford” project to anyone who can
benefit from receiving professional homoeopathic care. Eg: if you can only afford R100 then that is what you pay. This includes a homoeopathic consultation and tailor-made homoeopathic remedies. Appointments can be made every Wednesday between 09:00 to 15:00. Phone and please quote “Wellness Wednesdays” when scheduling a booking, 011 869 1355. Centesimal Wellness, 99 Michelle Avenue, Randhart, Alberton.
*COME and learn ceramic painting in Glenanda. You can creatively decorate beautiful platters for wedding, birthday and Christmas presents. Classes held on Saturday afternoon. For more info phone 011 682 3889.
*TOUGH Love Mondeor Support Group is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, including drug, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. The group meets Saturdays 09:00 to 11:00. Phone Sheralee on 083 266 0937 for more information.
*WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade 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 is available. 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 Gail on gail@wfmarket.co.za or phone 079 076 7680.
*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 men and true, with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key. Find out more. Contact teleland@worldonline.co.za
*TOUGH Love Robertsham is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, ie drugs, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. Meet on Thursdays, in the Scout Hall, 6 Harry Street, 19:00 to 21:00. More info Jo-Ann 084 424 9117/Sheralee 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. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. If you are interested please do not hesitate to phone Anne du Plessis 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882, or Wim van Gils 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.
*KLIPRIVIERSBERG Nature Reserve Association. For all walks meet at Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. For more info phone, Kevin Lavery 083 267 3494 (bird walks), Ann Norton 076 583 7946 (Saturday stroll and mid-week walk). General information 084 804 4073. All guided walks last about three hours. Wear good walking shoes, a hat, sunblock and bring water and snacks. Binoculars are recommended for bird walks.
