SHINE Your Light at weekly meditation classes in Morningside on Thursdays from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health, 5 Claribel Road and Tuesdays from 7.45am to 8.30am at 323 Innes Road. Learn simple breathing meditations that will help you to shine with love, joy, confidence, creativity and other inner good qualities.
The cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation). Contact 031 266 0148 / info@meditateindurban.org / www.meditateindurban.org.
THE UP market will be trading every Sunday from 9am to 2pm at the Umhlanga Centre. There will be jazz music by Beat Route. Visit www.upmarketumhlanga.co.za.
GET ready for a Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Stella Park Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo on Saturday, 14 February. Entrance is R100 and a cash bar will be available. For bookings contact Ron on 083 630 6214.
LEARN the ancient craft of stained glass and create beautiful windows, lamps and other treasures at a beginners' workshop, starting on Tuesday, 17 February (evening), Thursday, 19 February (morning) and Saturday, 21 February (morning) in Glenwood, daytime and evening.
There are eight classes, costing R175 a class. Contact Linda on 082 807 7565.
A BOOK launch of the book 'Land Reform in SA' by Cherryl Walker (Stellenbosch/ex-UKZN) and Ben Cousins (UWC) will be at 6pm on Tuesday, 17 February at Ike’s Books, 48A Florida Road. RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702.
GLENWOOD Durban Toastmasters meets on the third Tuesday of every month, with the next meeting on 17 February from 6pm until 9.30pm at Glenwood High School. Meetings are for those who wish to learn public speaking skills, improve their presentation skills, obtain an internationally recognised certification to use in obtaining a job promotion, learn storytelling, improve self-esteem and speak with confidence and learn leadership skills. The club welcomes all ages from 18 years and up. Email speakeasyglenwood@gmail.com or visit www.toastmasters74.org
DURBAN Seniors Social Club hosts a tea/coffee morning on the third Wednesday of the month, 18 February, at Berea Congregational Church, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road, at 9am for 9.30am.
This will be a musical morning with entertainment by guitarists Ray Ludick. Enjoy a sing-a-long down memory lane and fellowship.
All ladies and gents welcome. If possible, wear something red.
Cost is R10 for members and R12 for visitors, which includes tea/coffee and refreshments.
A friendly reminder that subs are now due. Contact Mona on 031 303 8336.
THE South African Writers' Circle will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, 21 February at the Westville Library (Room G3) at 11am. The annual general meeting will be conducted first, followed by guest speaker, Dr David Basckin, with a talk entitled 'Hi. I’m David and I am a failed novel writer'. David is a former academic, columnist, film company owner and author.
Dr Alex Coutts will perform the Robert Burns poem, 'Tom O'Shanter', in full Scottish attire. A cocktail party will be held afterwards to which all those attending are invited. Members and visitors are welcome.
Contact Brigitta Simpson on 071 681 8378 or southafricanwriterscircle@gmail.com.
THE Morning Trade weekly food and fresh produce market, located at 8 Morrison Street, Rivertown, is from 8am to 1pm.
Shop for farm fresh ingredients, delectable homemade specialities, freshly cut flowers, top quality meats and wholesome, locally-produced food, or attend to meet friends over delicious artisanal food and drink.
Free entrance for customers.
CHESHIRE Home Sparks Estate, 145 Mary Road, Sydenham, invites the public to support its charity shop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 11.30am. All welcome.
TAFTA will host a support group for friends, family members and care givers of Alzheimers patients at TAFTA Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban. Contact Nivashnee on 031 332 3721 for more information.
THE Nazareth House Charity Shop on Ridge Road is open between 9am and noon every Tuesday.
Any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, et cetera are welcome. Nazareth House will collect. Contact 031 261 2207.
THE South African Senior Fitness Association (SASFA) will hold exercise classes for over-50s every Thursday morning from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge, 25 Hunt Road. SASFA guarantees seniors will have fun and meet new friends.
To join and for more information contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
