SUFFERERS of any type of arthritis are invited to the Arthritis Foundation of SA (KZN branch) to commemorate World Arthritis day, with a free awareness day seminar at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in the Nurses Residence Hall on 17 October from noon to 3pm. The seminar will concentrate on rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Dr Kannada Moraharin (Ayurvedic) will give an overview of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and an alternative approach to their treatment.
Seats are limited and booking is essential. To book phone Roy Sonna on 031 5395094 or 084 442 8474.
THE Jeanette Smit Home to the Aged will host a fete on 17 October at 279 Lena Ahrens (Manning) Road.
To book a table at R50, call Margaret on 071 606 0065.
THE Garden and Houseplant Club will meet on 17 October at Musgrave Methodist Church Hall at 2.15pm. The speaker will be Pieter du Plessis, and the Herb Society will join as well. The topic will be Water wise in our private gardens. Entrance is R15. Contact Naomi on 072 103 9591 or 031 465 7358.
THE public is invited to take part in a walk from Senzokhule Clinic in Kennedy Gardens to King Edward VIII Hospital, where they will receive information about breast cancer and the opportunity to have an examination for breast cancer detection. The event starts at 8am and ends at 2pm on Wednesday, 21 October. Contact Wendy on 0783571486.
PHRENAID, the only registered NPO specifically created to provide support to any person affected by schizophrenia, is partnering with Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners from King Dinuzulu Hospital to present a short seminar to celebrate Mental Health Month. Schizophrenia – A Family and Community Concern is on 17 October at Westville Methodist Church, 38 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville, from 1pm to 4pm.No charge, open to all persons interested in the area of schizophrenia management and support.
Contact Wendy Robinson on 031 242 6228 (w) or Lyn Haydvogl on 084 645 2844.
THE South African Writers' Circle will meet on Saturday, 17 October at the Westville Library (Room G4).
Zainub Dala, published author will speak about My writing journey: the road to publication. A workshop will follow where those attending will have an opportunity to apply their writing skills – this is voluntary. Zainub will conduct the workshop entitled Planning The Novel Structure: Use of mind maps to create a 3 act design.
Visitors are welcome. Take a plate of eats. Members R10, visitors R20. Contact Brigitta Simpson on 071 681 8378 or southafricanwriterscircle@gmail.com.
THE Durban North Banting market is on Sunday 18 October from 9am to noon at Crusaders Sports Club.
Contact Christine on 082 972 1266.
LIVING beyond suicide, suffering from depression or other mental ailments. SOLOS-is a support group that meets once a month offering a non-judgmental safe environment to you, to share your feelings or just listen.
The next meeting will be on Monday 19 October at 171 Bulwer Road Glenwood at 6pm.
Contact Lori 0836520117 or email suicideprevent@gmail.com
BIRDLIFE Port Natal will take an outing to Kwa-Ximba Conservancy on Sunday 18 October. Enjoy a walk along the the banks of the uMngeni and Mgceweni Rivers. Call Dave for time and meeting place 082 453 7255.
On Wednesday, 21 October at 8.30am, the group will visit Virginia Bush. This is a coastal bush with the chance to spot a Gray Waxbill, African Firefinch and Green Twinspot. Contact Lesley on 083 231 3408.
THERE will be a book launch of former Durbanite, Julian Brown's South Africa’s Insurgent Citizens at 6pm on 20 October at Ike’s Books 48A Florida Road.
RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702.
YOUTH Suicide Awareness and Prevention Organisation presents a fundraising breakfast business networking launch at the Protea Hotel Edward on 21 October from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Tickets are R250. Contact 078 138 3915 or email nkule.shange@gmail.com
THE launch of the book by Durban author Nirvashnee Naidu, Footprints on the Moon, a tale of domestic abuse, is at 6pm on 22 October at Ike’s Books 48A Florida Road. RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702.
THE Durban Seniors Social Club meets on Wednesday 21 October at Berea Congregational Church, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road at 9am for 9.30am.
Guest speaker will be Lou Tolken of Fairways Travel who will give a presentation on her recent tour to Poland.
Cost is R10 or R12 for visitors which includes tea, coffee and refreshments.
All welcome. Contact Mona on 031 303 8336.
CHILD Welfare Durban and District, Donation Station Charity Shop is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 3pm and hosts a monthly jumble sale.
The next sale is on 22 October from 9am to 1pm. If you can help with donations of resalable items, such as curtains, linen, men's clothing and shoes, pop in and browse as you never know what bargain you may find.
All funds raised are used for the child protection services provided to the orphans and vulnerable children of Durban.
Contact Glenda or Siphiwe on 031 312 9313.
IF you're nervous of speaking to people you don't know, or you get stage fright when you're asked to do a presentation at work, then joining Toastmasters can truly help you.
Visit the Speakeasy Toastmasters Club on the third Tuesday evening of the month, at 5.30pm for 6pm at the Glenwood Boys' High School.
A fee of R80 includes a meal. RSVP to speakeasyglenwood@gmail.com timeously for catering purposes.
BENSON Place Retirement Complex, 26 Rapson Road (off Windermere Road) Morningside, is hosting a mini fete on Saturday 7 November from 8am to noon.
Browse a variety of stalls, White Elephant and enjoy boerewors rolls and relax in the tea garden.
Contact Jenny on 083 979 1264.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside are held every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
Learn simple breathing meditations. All welcome, cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation).
Contact 031 270 8363, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
ENJOY social Line dancing every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at Stella Park Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo. Contact Peter on 031 205 2488.
SASFA (South African Senior Fitness Association) will hold exercises classes for people aged 50+ every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hunt Road, Durban. Contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
NAZARETH House Charity Shop, 82 South Ridge Road, Berea is open daily Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.30pm.The charity shop raises much-needed funds for the home and needs the support of the public.
Any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac etc are welcome. Nazarerth House will collect. Contact 031 261 2207.
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.
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.
