September 25
• The Springs and KwaThema Child Welfare Society will hold their AGM at 9.30am for 10am at Eastwood Guest Lodge, 2 Danie Street, New State Areas. Space is limited and booking by September 20 is essential. Contact Rose Moagi on 011 812 2345/6.
September 28
• Selpark CPF will host a family fun day at the Selpark Primary School sports ground. Gates open at 9am with loads of entertainment for all, including boeresports, a colour run, potjiekos competition, food and other stalls. No entry fee. To enter the potjiekos competition contact John Breedt on 071 873 3637. To book a stall, contact Lynsey Russell on 072 363 0211.
• The Springs Retirement Village will host a Spring Tea at the Senior Citizens Club at 1.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by Trevor Nasser. For tickets or to host a table contact Jill Edgar on 082 412 1173.
• Join Abbott and Crabb in concert on the banks of the Grootvaly Blesbokspruit. Bring your picnic hamper, drinks and camping chairs and join them for a blast from the past. The event starts at 5 pm for 5.30pm. Tickets are available from the Eastern Gauteng Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 011 815 5750, Reynolds Travel on 011 812 6800 or Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130.
September 30
• Ekurhuleni FM’s Annual General Meeting will start at 7pm at Fabu-Leux Function Venue, 74 Wit Road in Lodeyko. If you wish to attend RSVP to info@939.co.za.
October 1
• Bingo at the Senior Citizen’s Club at 10am at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Enjoy a morning of Bingo followed by lunch. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
3 tot 6 Oktober
• Sirkelfees by NGK Presidentsoord, Strakoschsikel, Petersfield. Donderdagaand: koorfees, Vrydagaand: toneelfees, Saterdagoggend: pretfees, Saterdagaand: Andries Vermeulen, Sondagoggend: nagmaal. Stalletjies, boeresport, kettieskiet, draadkarresies, kompetisies, baie pryse en heerlike kos. Plek vir stalletjies nog beskikbaar. Skakel Petra Coetzee op 076 395 5076.
October 11
• The Springs Senior Citizens Club will hold their AGM at 1pm at the club located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
October 12
• Leratong Place of Love Crisis has its AGM at 9am at Selcourt Methodist Church, 7 Granada Road. Contact Juanita de Canha on 011 363 1368/9.
• Springs Senior Citizens will host a classical concert at 1.30pm for 2 pm at the centre located at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Tickets cost R150 each and include tea/coffee and refreshments. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
October 26
• Join the Springs Park Rotary Anns at Riverside Country Estate for Breakfast for Cansa, where there will be great food, an excellent motivational speaker and it is for a good cause. The event starts at 9.30am for 10am and tickets cost R200 per person. Tickets are available from Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130 or Pat Dewe on 082 492 9340.
November 5
• Bingo at the Senior Citizen’s Club at 10am at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Enjoy a morning of Bingo followed by lunch. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
November 30
• Save the date. Trinity Methodist Church will hold a fête with lots of stalls, fun and food to choose from. Further details will follow closer to the time. Contact the church office on 011 815 3346.
December 3
• Last Bingo for the year at the Senior Citizen’s Club at 10am at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Enjoy a morning of Bingo followed by lunch. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Every Monday
• Springs Senior Citizens Computer Club from 10am to 12am, followed by lunch. The club is held at the centre, situated at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Every Wednesday
• Senior Citizens Springs Centre has a permanent hairdressing facility from 9am. Booking is essential. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Every Friday
• Senior Citizens Lunch at 12noon at SpringsCare. Booking is essential and must be confirmed by Thursday no later than 2pm. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
• Yoga classes from 10am to 11am at the Senior Centre situated at 1A Seventh Street North in Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Every Saturday
• The South African Sea Cadets meet every Saturday at Training Ship Springs on Colliery Road, Lodeyko from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Boys and girls ages 11 to 18 are invited to join them to learn about maritime and naval skills, in a fun environment. Contact Lt Commander Chris Hand on 076 226 6646.
September 19
• BPS-FIPS breakfast get-together at Sunkist Garden Pavilion, 311, High Road, Bredell, Benoni. The group will meet from 9am to 1pm and eats are for your account. Contact Eunice Horn on 082 468 7285.
September 20
• Hospice East Rand invites you to a night at the movies to view the upcoming Downton Abbey movie at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park. The show starts at 8pm and tickets can be booked by contacting Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za
September 24
• Melville Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour Heritage Day hike starts at 8.30am. Parking available in the upper car park, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite the entrance. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.
September 26
• Parkinsons Disease Support Group meets at Rynpark Six, on the corner Struben and Parker streets, Rynfield, Benoni at 10am. Contact Heather Smith on 011 849 8509.
September 28
• Windy Corner Shellhole is having a mini-Highland games day to raise funds. It will include a flea market, craft beer and jumping castle, followed by a dinner dance. The event will be held at 12 Zeeman Street, Brenthurst, Brakpan, and starts at 9am. Two pipe bands will add to the Scottish atmosphere. Contact Johann Jungbauer on 082 689 0222.
• Miniature Showcase at Parkhurst Recreation Centre, corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue, Parkhurst from 9am until 12.30pm. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies available. No entrance fee but donations to Cerebral Palsy would be welcome. Contact Sue Engall on 011 787 2340.
First Saturday of every month
• Bokkie Park food and craft market and car boot sale at the Bokkie Park, Southvale Road, Parkdene, Boksburg from 9am to 2.30pm. Over 80 food and craft stalls, children’s activities, up to 40 car boot stalls, live entertainment and tea garden. For food and craft stalls contact Janine Richardson on 072 713 3332. For car boot sale contact the Boksburg Advertiser on 087 285 6464/61/62.
Every first Wednesday of the month
• Join the Boksburg Hiking Club for a meeting at the Atlas Bowling Club on the corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946. Every third Wednesday of the month.
• The East Rand Woodworkers Association has its meeting at Northfield Methodist Church in Aerodrome Drive, Northmead, Benoni, at 6pm. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in woodwork. Contact Les Sales on 082 219 4552.
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