September 19
• Movie morning at the Senior Citizens Club at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Hamburgers or hotdogs with chips may be ordered for R30 per person including the movie. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
September 29
• Fun for all at the Springs Catholic Church 5km Neon Night Walk/Run at the Ermelo Road Zoo (next to the karate club). Starts at 5.30pm, registration from 3.30pm. Bring your torch or headlamp. R60 per person (children under 12 half price). Food and drinks on sale. Call Tanya Homen de Gouveia on 071 674 9409 or Merle Toach on 083 388 5123.
• A fund-raising event for Potters Haven, Spring Market Day @ Mamma Mia Nursery, will be held at the corner of Wentzel and Nigel roads, Sharon Park from 9am to 5pm. Contact Kayla Fletcher on 074 887 9131 or Kevin Fletcher on 084 885 1860.
October 2
• Bingo with a meal at 10am at SpringsCare located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
October 15
• A woman’s morning will be held in the school hall at Springs Technical High School. The guest speaker will be Karlien van Jaarsveld, speaking on the theme Om God te Prys te Midde van jou Pyn. The event starts at 10am and the price of a ticket includes a light lunch. To book contact Wayne Short on 074 886 0171.
Every Friday
• Senior Citizens Lunch at SpringsCare at noon. Booking is essential and must be confirmed by Thursday, no later than 2pm. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Other
September 16
• Guided group tour of up to three hours through Melville Koppies Central. Sets off 8.30am sharp so please arrive in time. Park in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, then walk across Judith to the entrance opposite. All donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
September 18
• Audition for the Cantare Jubiloso Choir at the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk on the corner of Struben and de Mist streets, Rynfield, Benoni. Your audition will be utilised to establish a sense of your range, tone and voice quality. Candidates should preferably be able to read music. Book your audition by contacting Lanie Coetzer on 082 940 9001.
September 24
Heritage Day three-koppie hike of up to three hours through the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Heritage Site. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. Hike sets off at 8.30am sharp so please arrive well in time. R60 adults, R40 children – all donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Hikers need to be fit and have good balance as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Call Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
October 7
• The Benoni High Class of 1970 is invited to attend a reunion at Benoni Country Club, from 11.30am. Tickets are per person and spouses and partners are welcome. Guests need to RSVP by September 15. Contact Margeret (Charalambous) Pappas on 079 516 6790 or visit their Facebook page – Benoni High School Matric Class.
First Wednesday of the month
• Join the Boksburg Hiking Club for a meeting at the Atlas Bowling Club, corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm for a bring and braai. The meeting will begin at 7pm. You will also be able to find out about and book upcoming hikes. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946.
