Join a club in Benoni
If your club is not featured in this list, send the following details to Tanya Bester, at tanyab@caxton.co.za, by Friday, April 4, at 1pm: The name and nature of your club, dates and/or regularity of meetings, the times and meeting venue, your name, surname and contact details. Details are not taken by phone. This column is a community bulletin board that is not meant for profit-making business ventures. Events are included at the discretion of the City Times. Preference will be given to clubs in Benoni.
Benoni Scrabble Club
Meets Monday afternoons, 2pm, in the Girl Guide Hall; 65 van Rooyen Street, Morehill, or Thursday evenings, 7pm, at 25 11th Avenue, Northmead.
(Viv Ridyard, 011 849 5508 or 073 147 5505)
East Rand Business Women
Facilitate support and networking between women in business in a friendly and conducive environment.
Members are all women who meet every second Wednesday of each month, 10.30am, at the Birchwood Hotel.
(Susan Noppe: 083 268 7245, or Glynis Holdsworth: 082-901-2813)
Die Sarie Marais Klub
Vergaderings, vermaak en demonstrasies op ‘n hoë vlak aangebied sodat elke dame daardeur verryk en opgehef word.
Vergader die derde Dinsdag van elke maand, om 7nm, by Summerplace, Bartlett, Boksburg, waartydens verskeie sprekers die dames kom toespreek.
(Susan Noppe, 083 268 7245)
Benoni Toastmasters
Assist people with gaining public speaking/communication and leadership skills
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, 7pm for 7.30pm, at the Benoni Lake Golf Club
(Ian Bratt – 082 8876611 and Mary Sosola – 082 806 1928)
Benoni Croquet Club
Meets Sunday afternoons, 1.30pm, at Benoni Bowling Club — beginners welcome.
(Viv Ridyard, 011 849 5508 or 073 147 5505).
Reading Gogos
Volunteer at various schools and interact with children from Grade One to Grade Three.
(Viv Ridyard, 011 849 5508 or 073 147 5505)
Die Dameskring
Die Dameskring inspireer en bemagtig Afrikaansprekende Christen vroue om as leiers en positiewe verskilmakers hul gemeenskap te dien, en te help bou aan ons land Suid-Afrika.
Die hoofkantoor is in Aucklandpark met takke landswyd (enige vrou van enige kultuur/ras is welkom, solank hulle Afrikaans verstaan en ‘n Christen is.
Vergader elke derde Maandagaand om 7nm, by die Koffiewinkel in Rynpark 7, Rynfield, Benoni.
Vir meer besonderhede, kontak Ina van Eeden by 072 401 2138 of 011 849 1104, of by epos info@dameskring.co.za, of besoek www.dameskring.co.za.
Friends of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Based in Benoni with monthly visits to the reserve for talks and walks.
(Margaret Bennett, 011 969 2818)
Girl Guides South Africa:
- Teddies (five to seven years old)
Wednesdays, 3pm to 4.30pm.
Meet at Arbor Primary School.
(Elaine van Zyl: 082 958 3588)
- Brownies (seven to 10 years old)
Wednesdays, 3pm to 4.30pm.
Meet at Arbor Primary School.
(Renee Watts: 082 804 7037)
- Guides (11 to 13 years old)
Thursdays, 5pm to 6.30pm.
Meet at 65 van Rooyen Street, Rynfield.
(Kennia Plaskitt: 082 554 6020, or Margret Benn: 083 667 7519)
- Rangers, (14 – 25 years old)
Fridays 2pm to 4 pm.
(Natalie Santiero: 082 643 3379)
Scouts
- First Benoni Sea Scout Group
Cubs meet Fridays, 5pm to 6.30pm.
Scouts meet Fridays, 7pm to 9pm.
Meet at the corner of Midmar and Ebenezer roads, Lakefield.
www.1stbenoni.co.za.
(Mike Weeks, 082 451 2815)
- Fourth Benoni Air Scout Group
Cubs meet Fridays, 5.30pm to 7pm.
Scouts meet Fridays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Meet at the corner of Morris and Hilliard roads, Morehill.
(Colleen Reid, 074 121 2940)
- Sixth Benoni Scout Group
Cubs meet Fridays, 5.30pm to 7pm
Scouts meet Fridays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Meet at the corner of Hanekam and Dalrymple streets, Northmead.
(Nancy Dickson, 083 493 2311)
- Ninth Benoni Scout Group
Cubs meet Fridays 4.15pm to 6pm.
Scouts meet Fridays 6.30pm to 9pm.
Meet at the corner of Midmar and Ebenezer roads, Lakefield.
(Craig Butterworth, 082 560 1530)
Round Table Golden East 181 (Benoni)
A non-discriminate, international non-profit charity organization of young men (between the ages of 18 and 40) who better local communities through the medium of their professional and business occupations. They arrange events, raise funds and get hands to assist those less fortunate. The people benefiting range from international charities to local individuals. A brilliant fellowship is included and a worldwide network of like-minded people.
Meet first Tuesday of every month, 7pm to start 7.30pm, at 2 Klein Street, Lakefield (across the SPCA).
(Aaron Bigmore, 074 119 2992 or email aaron@goldeneast181.co.za)
Benoni Veterane Hengelaars/Benoni Veterans Angling Club
Social fishing club for Pensioners (over the age of 50) to enjoy fishing on the banks of the Vaal River and Dam as well as other venues.
Frequency of outings is normally the third Tuesday of every Month (competition).
(Brian Hibberd, 083 421 0077, Land Line, 011 849 3799 or email email: gbrianh@vodamail.co.za)
Benoni Carpet Bowls
For Senior Citizens.
Meet on Mondays and Fridays, from 8am to 10am, at Pauline Davis Court Hall, 102 Harpur Avenue, Benoni.
(Wally, 073 854 4772)
Green Heritage Flower Club
Meet for an afternoon of floral art/flower arranging demonstrations and workshops.
Visitors are welcome.
Meets on the second Saturday of each month, 2pm, at the All Souls Church Hall, on Third Street, Northmead.
(Margaret Boyle, 072 269 3062)
Friends of Benoni Library
Meet regularly, hold book sales to raise money for the library.
(Ann Smith: 011 425 4102, or Sandra Castille: 011 849 6122)
Benoni van Rhyn Lions Club
Meetings first Monday of every month, 7pm, at the All Souls Church Hall.
(Nick Maré 082 572 2488)
The Benoni Host Lions Club
Meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10.30am, at The Lions Community Centre, 111 Howard Avenue, Benoni.
President: Jill Walden, walden@wbs.co.za, 072 430 9838.
Secretary: George MacDonald, bigmac359@gmail.com, 074 893 3785
Benoni Van Rhyn Lioness Club
Service oriented – motto: We Serve Too.
Meets the on fourth Monday of each month, 7.30am, at he Lions Community Centre, 111 Howard Avenue, Benoni.
(Verity Gorman — club secretary 082 782 1778, or 011 845 7018)
Benoni Rotary Club
Guests can attend social meetings per invitation.
Tuesdays, 6.30pm, at the Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue.
(Sam Grolman, 011 849 4675)
Benoni Aurora Rotary Club
Wednesday mornings, 7am to 8am, at the Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue.
Guests always welcome.
(Les Silber, 082 339 0214 or Heidi Tucker, 082 442 6710)
Rotary Club of Benoni Van Ryn
Has numerous charity projects and fellowship functions.
Serves the community and has fun doing so.
Meet for a meal on Thursdays, 6.30pm,at the Benoni Country Club.
(Neil Murray, 072 053 7498)
Benoni Bridge Club
This is a walk-in event, with no prior booking necessary.
Duplicate Pairs every Wednesday afternoon.
Register by 1.15pm to start at 1.30pm
(Sid Ismail, 082 411 9900)
East Rand Hiking Club
Meets on the last Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, at the Benoni Library Auditorium, .
(Pam Harvey 011 894 8049011 894 8049)
Benoni Bird Club
Monthly meetings, every Tuesday, 7.30pm, at the Benoni Library Auditorium.
(Erich Hahn 083 604 0666)
Benoni Camera Club
Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 7pm, in the Faith Hall, at Northfield Methodist Church.
(Paula Rutherford 082 720 0585)
East Rand Military History Society – of military and general historical interest
Meets on the last Sunday of each month, 3pm, at the Lions Community Centre, 111 Howard Avenue, Benoni.
(Mike O’Neill – 011 845 2398/076 072 1432)
Boksburg Hiking Club
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month, 7pm, at the Atlasville Bowling Club.
There is always a bring ‘n braai after the meeting.
(Sharon Fourie, 0828855076 or sharon@kenoronproducts.co.za)
Benoni Horticultural Society
Meets on the third Saturday of each month, 2.30pm, at Four Seasons Nursery, Eva Road, Fairleads.
(Stephen Rehbock on 011 849 2457)
