PENSIONER EVENTS
ANYONE over 50 may join the SA Association of Retired Persons for socials, bingo, coach trips, braais and meals out. Inquiries: Brian, (041)581-3267.
LAUGHTER CLUB
THE Shark Rock Pier Laughter Club meets every Saturday from 8am to 9am at the pier in Marine Drive, PE. Bring a beach towel, comfortable clothes and a cooldrink. Inquiries: Donald, (041) 367-1107 or 084-200-0965.
YOGA CLASSES
YOGA Shala Studio at 13 Bain Street, Richmond Hill, PE, has morning and evening ashtanga and hatha yoga classes from Mondays to Saturdays. Inquiries: Alan, 084-559-1010
* Beginner and intermediate hatha classes are also available from yoga teacher Tanja so one may then progress to the Shala group. Healing yoga is also offered, as are private sessions by arrangement. Inquiries: Tanja, 082-322-5535.
SCHOOL REUNION
A SCHOOL reunion is being planned in Grahamstown at the beginning of 2012 for past pupils of the former Assumption Convent, which closed in 1976 and whose premises are now occupied by Victoria Girls High. Past pupils and teachers may contact Margaret (Norton) Weller on (041) 365-0415 or e-mail: mweller@telkomsa.net
TRAIN RIDES
MODEL train rides takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 1pm at the Londt Park Miniature Railway, corner Stella Londt Drive and May Way, Sunridge Park, PE. Rides cost R5. Inquiries: Jean, (041) 365-6678.
ADDICTION SUPPORT
THE 2 Share support group for those with drug or chemical addiction meets at 7.30pm every Thursday at Caritas, 16 West Street, Newton Park, PE.
* The FAD Support Group, for for families and friends of drug addicts, takes place every Tuesday at 7.30pm at West End Primary School, St Dominic Street, PE, and every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Al Ansar Building (behind Drop Inn), Bell Road, Parkside. Inquiries: Anneekah Sharmar, 071-898-8354.
ADOPTION SUPPORT
THERE is a support group in PE for parents who have adopted or foster children of all ages. Inquiries and venue details: Jessica, 084-696-5864.
SECOND-HAND SHOP
THE Hill Church’s second-hand shop in PE’s Belmont Terrace (alongside the church) is open from noon to 3pm every Friday. They stock second hand-clothing, linen, crockery and books. Inquiries: Cheryl Traill, (041)373-1848.
DONATE BLOOD
BLOOD donors are needed in various parts of the Eastern Cape. For the blood donor centre call: 0800-119-031.
ROTARY MEETINGS
THE Rotary Club of PE East meets from 5.30pm for 6pm every Thursday at The Upper Deck, 13 Third Avenue, Newton Park. Inquiries: Lesley, 072-172-7517.
* THE Rotary Club of PE West meets Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the PE Golf Club, Westview Drive. Inquiries: Kathy, 079-317-1898.
HIKING CLUB
THE Voetsac Hiking Club runs regular weekend hikes and day walks. The club has a monthly social meeting at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the German Club in Lorraine, PE. Inquiries: Trevor, (041) 368-3761.
CHARITY SHOP
THE Funds for Furry Friends fundraising shop is at 82a Burt Drive, Newton Park, at the corner of Freesia Avenue and Burt Drive, PE. Donations of bric-a-brac clothing, small furniture, crockery and more are needed. Inquiries: Sonet Robberts, 082-072-1068.
DEPRESSION
THE SA Depression and Anxiety Group’s PE branch holds free meetings for adults on the first and third Monday monthly from 5.30 to 6.30pm at Lifeline at 1 Nile Street, Perridgevale. Inquiries: Barbara, (041) 373-2405 or 082-752-7864.
FARM MARKET
THE Lady’s Slipper Farm Market takes place every Saturday from 8am until noon on the Old Cape Road, next to St Albans Prison. Inquiries: Denise, 082-727-3252.
