Community Diary
Wednesday, August 27
Write stuff: Handwriting expert Jean Harmey will be the guest speaker when the Ingleburn Day VIEW Club meets at Ingleburn RSL Club from 11am. Details: Mary on 9605 1305.
Get together: The Amistad Latina Spanish group meets at the Mt Pritchard Community Hall each Wednesday from 10am to 2pm. Details: 9823 7542.
Play time: There are vacancies available at the Gumtree Kids Playgroup at the Hinchinbrook Community Centre, cnr Whitford and Patridge roads, Hinchinbrook from 10am to noon for children aged up to five. Details: Rose on 0410 118 187.
Safe haven: Youths aged between 12 and 18 are invited to the free drop-in centre at Bonnyrigg Plaza for various activities and afternoon tea. Open during school terms from 3.30pm-5.30pm. Details: 9823 7542.
Milling about: Meet new people, have fun and make new friends at the Miller Pensioners and Superannuants Club, which meets each second Wednesday at 29 Shopshire St, Miller, next to Bradshaw Park. The club organises events, bus trips, bingo and parties. Details: 9607 3575.
Girls gather: The 85th Liverpool Girls' Brigade members enjoy fun, games, craft and adventure when it meets at Liverpool Baptist Hall, Castlereagh St, Liverpool, from 5.30pm for infants and 7pm for primary and high school-aged girls. Details: 9607 6336.
Seniors meet: Moorebank Seniors meet every Wednesday from 9am at Seton Hall, cnr Swain St and Heathcote Rd, Moorebank. The group enjoys bus trips, trivia days, bingo, cards and indoor bowls. Details: Leonie Goodwin on 9734 8255.
Girl Guides: Edensor Park Guides meet for fun, activities, craft and friendship every Wednesday (except during school holidays) at Madge Mallory Guide Hall, Bonnyrigg Ave, Bonnyrigg, from 7pm to 9pm. For girls aged 10 to 15. Details: Marie on 9607 8696.
Exotic moves: Learn belly dancing at classes at the Junction Works-Wattle Grove Neighbourhood Centre from noon to 1pm. Costs $8 a class. Details: Sue on 9825 2575.
Strum chums: Beginners interested in learning to play the guitar are invited to a free weekly workshop at The Hub, 16 Woodward Cres, Miller. Details: 9608 8920.
Let's talk: Discuss current affairs, future planning, support for single people, retirement issues and more by joining the non-profit Liverpool Discussion Group which meets at the Cecil Hills Community Centre on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to noon. Details: Kathy on 9610 9371 or Mini on 0433 569 925.
Thursday, August 28
Learn English: Free English classes for women are available from 9.30am to 2.30pm, child care available. Book on 9607 7536 or 0407 223 760.
Learn language: Those interested in improving their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are invited to weekly classes at St Mark's Anglican Church, cnr Heckenberg Ave and Spica St, Sadleir, from 10am-noon during school terms. Lessons are for all skill levels. Details: 9607 8442 or 9607 0536.
Find support: People with pancreatic cancer, their families, friends and carers are invited to Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meetings every second Thursday at Auburn. Details: 131 120.
Social scene: Seniors in Liverpool are invited to meetings with guest speakers on the last Thursday of the month from 10am at Cabramatta Bowling Club. Social outings are held on the third Thursday of the month. Details: Shirley on 9606 5404.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings for Spanish-speaking people are held at the Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre, Level 1, 108 Moore St, Liverpool, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Details: Marco on 0401 933 704.
Friday, August 29
Test your trivia: A trivia night to raise money to fund air conditioning at Prestons' Dalmeny Public School will be held from 7pm in the school hall. Tickets, available from the school office, are $80 for a table of eight or $10 each.
Make friends: The Hindi and Urdu-speaking women's support group meets at the Liverpool Women's Resource Centre, 23 Sheriff St, Ashcroft. Details: Nancely Devi on 9822 2565.
Play time: An Aboriginal playgroup for children aged up to five is held each Friday during school terms at Miller Public School, Miller Rd, Miller, from 9.15am to 11.15am. Includes educational activities and a healthy morning tea. Details: Carmen on 9408 8946.
Junior guides: Edensor Park Junior Girl Guides meet each Friday (except during school holidays) at Madge Mallory Hall, Bonnyrigg Ave, Bonnyrigg, from 7pm to 9pm. For girls aged five to 10. Details: Marie on 9607 8696.
Sing it out: The Vietnamese Karaoke Group meets to sing songs in Vietnamese and English at the Mt Pritchard Community Centre from 10am-noon. The Vietnamese Community Support Group then meets from 11am to 1pm. Details: Nu on 9823 7542.
Heart help: The cardiac support group Cropers meets for walking exercise at Rosedale Oval, Warwick Farm, from 8am. Monthly meetings also held on the third Friday of the month. Details: 9601 4416.
Saturday, August 30
Historical speech: The annual Ward and Olive Harvard Lecture will be held in the pink and purple rooms on the first floor of Liverpool Library, George St, Liverpool, from 12.30pm. Mitchell Library senior curator Paul Brunton will talk about Governor Bligh being deposed in 1808. Bookings essential on 9605 1341.
Get the giggles: A free santosh laughter yoga session is held from 10.30am at Warwick Farm's Hart Park, opposite the station, every Saturday. All welcome. Details: Sath on 0402 111 971.
Play time: Noah's Ark Toy Library is open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9.30am-noon at Liverpool Library. Small joining fee applies. Details: 9821 2811.
Learn language: Spanish classes are held in Room C at Green Valley Public School, cnr Green Valley and Wilson roads, Green Valley. Classes run by the Cabramatta West Spanish School. Details: Rita on 9600 6084.
Car market: A market to sell cars, boats, motorbikes and caravans runs each Sunday next to Flower Power, 124 Newbridge Rd, Moorebank. The Combined Rotary Clubs of Liverpool event runs from 8am to 4pm. Details: 0448 231 994.
Monday, September 1
Settle in: A Farsi-speaking women's group meets from 10.30am to 12.30pm each Monday at Liverpool Women's Health Centre to help mothers and children settle into their new home. Details: 9601 3555.
Tax help: Free tax help is available at Lurnea Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Hill and Wonga Rds, Lurnea, from 9am to 1pm. Bookings: Pat or Melinda on 9608 4010.
Cuppa chat: A Coffee Morning Group meets at The Junction Works Inc/Wattle Grove Neighbourhood Centre, Village Way, Wattle Grove, from 10am to noon. Details: Sue on 9825 2575.
Double the fun: A Twins Social Group meets at The Junction Works Inc/Wattle Grove Neighbourhood Centre, Village Way, Wattle Grove, from 1.30pm to 3pm. Details: Sue on 9825 2575.
Tuesday, September 2
Rhythm kids: A fun, interactive music group for children and their parents or carers is at Greenway Community Centre, Carnes Hill, from 10am for children aged up to two, and from 11am for children aged two to five years. Details: Rachel on 0433 540 768.
Perfect picture: Learn a variety of techniques, including watercolours and drawing, during art classes from 10am to 12.30pm at Liverpool Women's Resource Centre, 23 Sheriff St, Ashcroft. Cost $5 per class, some materials provided. Details: 9607 7536.
Sound advice: Learn how to master lip-reading on Tuesdays during school holidays from 1.30pm to 3pm at Australian Hearing, Level 1, 161 George St, Liverpool. Cost $25 per term for Better Hearing Association members, with $30 annual membership fee. Details: Alice Russell on 9821 1260.
Tax help: Free tax help can be found from 9am to 3.30pm at The Hub, 16 Woodward Cres, Miller. To book call Sue on 9608 8920.
Play time: Warwick Farm Neighbourhood Centre runs a playgroup from 9.30am to 11.30am which includes craft, outings and more. Cost $1 per child, $1.50 family. Details: 9602 0298.
Tuck in: A free community barbecue is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 Spica St, Sadleir, at 3.30pm. The event is run by Anglicare and St Mark's Anglican Church Sadleir.
Play time: Liverpool City Brass Band seeks players to join. Music tuition, instrument and uniform provided. The band meets from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Liverpool Band Hall, cost $2. Details: Annette on 0421 168 527.
Club it: Are you tired of staring at four walls and are lonely or depressed? Then come along to meetings of the the Saint Therese Golden Oldies Club, for people 50 and over, to make new friends, play bingo and other games, and go for bus trips. Meetings held each Tuesday morning. For venue details and times call Rosalie on 9607 4916.
Crafty fun: Learn jewellery making, quilting, painting, embroidery and mosaics weekly at the Women's Craft Group at Greenway Park Community Centre, Greenway Dr, Greenway Park, from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Cost $5, free child minding available but places are limited. Bookings: 9608 4969.
Drop In: Youths aged 12 to 18 can take part in games and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea at the drop-in at Michael Dubois Hall, Mt Pritchard, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm during school terms. Details: 9823 7542.
Free advice: The South West Sydney Legal Centre offers free legal advice from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Details: 9601 7777.
Jewellery making: Create some fabulous pieces with the Outer Liverpool Community Services at H.J. Starr Progress Hall, 264 Edmondson Ave, Austral, from 10am to noon. Cost $3 plus materials. Details: Dalila on 9606 0629.
Step out: Learn line dancing with Sheryl Sharkie from 11.30am to 1pm at The Hub, 16 Woodward Cres, Miller. Beginners welcome. Details: 9608 8920.
Keep fit: Gentle exercise classes for the over-50s each Tuesday from 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Cost $5. Casula Community Centre, Ingham Dr, Casula. Details: Pat or Melinda on 9608 4010.
Drop-in: Young people can interact, learn and play in a safe environment at the drop-in at Mounties-Michael Dubois Function Hall, Humphries Rd, Mt Pritchard. Details: Sandra on 9823 7542 or 0422 450 587.
Items must be submitted in writing at least two weeks before the event and can be mailed to: Community Calendar, Liverpool Leader, The Reilly Centre, 387 Hume Highway, Liverpool, NSW, 2170, faxed on 96011168 or emailed to editor@liverpoolleader.com.au
