Diary
Thursday 5 June, 2008 8:00am
Thursday, June 5 Sydney Town Chorus meets 7.30pm to 10pm at Concord Citizens Centre, Wellbank St. Women's four-part harmony, visitors welcome. Phone Adrienne on 0412 705 564 or Linda on 0419 274 851.
Inner West Play and Chat invites young parents under 25 with a child aged 0 to 5 years to join a free supported playgroup in Burwood from 10am to noon. Phone Liz on 0418 444 762.
Healing Mass at St Therese's Church, 15 Garrong Rd, Lakemba from 7pm. Phone Rose on 9642 2359 or 0412 115 961.
Free men-only exercise classes at Croydon West Sports Club at 9.30am and Concord RSL at 6.15pm. Designed for the over-50s to improve muscle strength and tone, balance, flexibility and fitness using hand weights, stretch bands and cardio exercises. Phone SHARE on 9533 4422.
A grandparenting workshop will be held at Drummoyne Community Centre from 10am to noon. Belinda Power will explore how to keep grandchildren safe in the world. Some childcare available. Bookings essential. Phone 9719 8102.
Drummoyne National Seniors meet at 10.45am at Drummoyne Club, 162 Victoria Rd. Speaker is Hugh Lander from Sydney Heritage Fleet. Visitors welcome. Entry $3 includes morning tea. Phone 9181 2245.
Kids Bliss Yoga runs weekly classes for 3 to 5-year-olds (4pm) and 5 to 12-year-olds (4.30pm) at the Concord Yoga Studio, 2/43 Majors Bay Rd.
Toy Library at Summer Hill Community Centre, Smith St, from 9am to noon has toys on loan for children under five years. Phone 9799 5800.
Friday, June 6 Renowned Tibetan musician Nawang Khechog in concert at the Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield, from 7pm to 9pm.
Biggest Morning Tea at Drummoyne Community Centre from 11am to 12.30pm. Help raise money for the Cancer Council. Phone 9719 8102.
Earthbeats Music for children aged 1 to 2 years is held at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am sessions. Live music, singing, movement, fun learning, interactive and multicultural. Phone 0424 967 493.
Tai chi for over fifties is run by the Health Promotion Service, Sydney South West Area Health Service at Burwood Cultural and Community Centre at 9.45am. Phone SHARE on 9533 4422.
Canasta group meets 1pm to 5pm at Drummoyne Community Centre, 10 Cometrowe St. Newcomers are welcome even if you have not played before. Phone 9719 8102.
Saturday, June 7 Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for a Modern Way of Life from 10am to 5pm at the Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield.
Blue Palm Markets at Sydney Showground from 9am to 4pm. Celebrate the culture of the Pacific Islands. $1 entry, under-12s free.
Counsellor and family therapist is available at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, by appointment. Phone Nicole on 0402 092 009.
Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park is open every weekend from 9am to 6pm for free. Experience this historic area by bike or foot and view an exhibition of artworks made on site.
Sound Beginnings learning through music for young children is held at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Pilates is held at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, from 8.30am to 11am. Phone 0408 088 355.
Sunday, June 8 Sunday social bowls for newcomers and experienced bowlers from 2pm at the Concord RSL Bowling Club, Nirranda St, Concord West. Sixteen ends to finish 4.15pm. Dress mufti, flat soled shoes. Free coaching. Phone John on 9747 4530.
Join the circus in a 1 1/2-hour workshop as you hang, flip and make a catch. Held at 3.30pm and 6pm on weekends, Tuesdays and Thursdays outdoors at Sydney Olympic Park, Dawn Fraser Ave. Cost is $45 per workshop, or five workshops for $175. Bookings essential. Visit www.circusarts. com.au or phone 0412 402 742.
Monday, June 9 Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Toastmasters Club meets at 7pm. Phone Kirrilie Oates on 0401 234 092.
Music Time for 0 to 5 year olds at Summer Hill Anglican Church from 10.30am to 11am. Visit www.summerhillanglican.org.au or phone 9798 5300.
Croquet is held from 10am to 12.30pm at 50 Redmyre Rd, Strathfield. Beginners welcome. Phone Yvonne Webster on 9744 6622.
Drawing classes will be held at Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church St, Burwood, from 10am to noon. Phone Gaye on 9713 9987.
Rina Lee's Dance Classes at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St are held mornings and afternoons for children and adults. Phone Karina Hannan on 0419 748 623.
Toastmasters Speechcraft course at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL 7pm to 9.30pm. Phone Lorraine Freeman on 0402 735 221 or email canterburytm@gmail.com
After School Art Tutoring for 9 to 14-year-olds at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St. Phone 9516 4459.
Walking groups in association with Heart Foundation at 7.30am and 8.30am from Taplin Park. Phone Drummoyne Community Centre on 9719 8102.
Tuesday, June 10 Yoga course for beginners at Burwood from 6pm to 7pm. Phone Kelli Howard on 9744 1055.
Ashfield Toastmasters meets at Club Ashfield from 7pm. Phone Philip Bendeich on 0413 119 820 or email ashfield@scax.com.au
Telecom Burwood Toastmasters Club meets from 5.30pm to 7pm. Phone Len Newland, on 9600 9274.
Yoga With Meera at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 10am to 11.30am.
Wednesday, June 11 The Dalai Lama Stages of Meditation Teachings is at The Dome, Sydney Showground, Olympic Park until Sunday. Tickets start at $90. Visit www.dalailamainaustralia.org
Five Dock Evening VIEW Club dinner meeting with guest speaker is at Club Five Dock, 66 Great North Rd from 7pm. Phone Caren on 9713 5816.
AA Steps and Traditions at Summer Hill Community Centre at 131 Smith St from 6pm-7.30pm. Phone 9799 1199.
After School Art Tutoring for 5 to 8-year-olds at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, from 3.30pm to 5pm. Phone Sarah Nolan on 0432 963 230.
Quilting and Craft group meets at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Phone Maria Soto on 9787 9564.
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