SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER to SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER: Toti artists will be among those who showcase their work at the Trailing the Trappists art exhibition in St Anne’s hall at Mariannhill Monastery. The exhibition is open from noon to 3pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends. The paintings on display can be viewed on the Facebook page ‘Trailing the Trappists’. For more information, call Gill van Wyk on 071-403-0320.
SATURDAY, 11 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at Grace Baptist Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For more information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
MONDAY, 13 NOVEMBER: South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) members are reminded of the end of year lunch at Lords and Legends. Lunch will be served from noon. Optional colour theme is red, white and green. Shane will be the DJ so put your dancing shoes on. Call or message Maureen on 082-436-9281 or on 031-903-4182 or call Evadne on 031-903-3697 or on 083-731-1332.
TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER: Amanzimtoti Women’s Institute (WI) meets in the activities room adjacent to Amanzimtoti library in the civic centre complex, starting at 9.15am. All women are welcome to join in this morning of fellowship and learning. Members should remember to take along their October competition entries to be judged. For enquiries, call Yvonne on 031-903-1942 or on 074-190-0949.
SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at St Marys Anglican Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For further information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
SATURDAY, 25 NOVEMBER: Jewish Mekudeshet meeting to be held at Grace Baptist Church, starting at 11am. A plate of snacks for fellowship tea will be appreciated. For more information, call Roger on 071-497-1804.
SUNDAY, 26 NOVEMBER: Kingsburgh Child Welfare’s annual beach walk takes place at Winkelspruit Beach (next to the lifesavers club) at 7.30am. Entry R20 per person. More details to follow soon. This walk is in aid of 16 days of activism of violence against women and children. For enquiries, call Jenny or Sandra on 031-916-2274.
FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER: Probus Amanzimtoti Christmas lunch and party take place at Amanzimtoti Golf Club in Athlone Park from 11.30am to 3pm. Members are reminded that the final date on which payments will be accepted for the Christmas lunch is at the next meeting on Friday, 10 November.
SATURDAY, 9 DECEMBER – The Catholic Church in Amanzimtoti at 24 Riverside Road holds a craft market. For more information, call Meg on 031-903-3328.
SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER: Illovo Helping Hands Society holds its 37th annual day for senior citizens including those suffering with cardio, renal and cancer-related health problems, starting at 9.30am at the Lower Illovo grounds. All former Illovo residents and former educators of Illovo Primary are invited to attend. Join for a fun-filled day. Sponsors are welcome to support this event. For more information, call Vishnu Singaram on 076-599-8765.
SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER: St Mary’s Church hosts a fundraising Christmas fair at 157 Kingsway, Warner Beach. The cost is R100 to book a table to sell your wares and R200 if you want to use a gazebo, provide your own. Businesses can advertise at a cost of R100 per banner. There will be lots to entertain the children and community-based NPOs are invited to raise awareness of their cause at no cost. To book your spot, call St Mary’s office on 031-916-2777 or Lynn on 076-480-7401.
SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER: A Christmas fair is being hosted by St Mary’s Church, 157 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, starting at 8am. Flea market, arts and crafts and many others stalls/tables available to sell your wears. There will be entertainment for adults and children too – including jumping castle; games and face and hair art for children. Live and piped music throughout the day, tea garden and good food. Interested in participating: Tables R100, Gazebo R200 (we supply table) or advertise your company by providing a banner for display on the day. Sponsors will be acknowledged throughout the day. Community based NPO’S are invited to raise awareness of their cause at no cost. For bookings, call Kim on 031-916-2777 (office hours) or email stmarywarnerb@gmail.com
Learn to play bridge
Cross over from being a non-player to a happy, relaxed social bridge player.
Join or learn the art of bridge every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church from 8.15am until noon.
Call Maureen on 082-436-9281 or on 031-903-4182.
Lions host health checks
Every second Saturday of the month, between 10am and noon, Kingsburgh Lions host free blood pressure and diabetes testing at Pick and Pay Arbour Crossing.
The next testing will be on Saturday, 11 November.
SAARP seniors lunch
South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) members are urged to note that the lunch on Monday, 13 November must be paid by no later than 1 November.
Call Maureen on 031-903-4182 or Evadne on 031-903-3697.
