Add the following dates to your calendar this spring

November 9

• Dr Ashesh I Ranchod will hold a lecture on breast cancer screening in South Africa at the Springs Senior Citizens Club, 7th Street, North Springs, from 10am to 11am. There will be a Q&A session after the lecture. Refreshments will be available. The lecture is free, but booking is essential. RSVP with the X-ray department at the N17 Springs Hospital on 011 815 2814/6409 (open 24 hours) before or on November 6.

November 11

• The Springs Boys’ High School’s Annual Remembrance Day service will take place at the school at 11.45am for 12noon. An invitation is extended to all interested people to attend. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath is requested to contact the school. At this service, tribute is also paid to teachers and learners of this school and plaques are placed on the school’s Wall of Remembrance. Family members who would like to have a plaque/s erected in honour of a loved one are requested to contact the school on 011 818 2175.

November 16

• Selpark CPF will hold a general information meeting and holiday wheelbarrow raffle ticket draw in the Selpark Primary School hall at 2pm. Contact Melany Fraser on 072 125 0500.

November 22

• Charity Golf Day hosted by Pollak Park Golf Club to benefit the SPCA Springs. Tee-off at 11am. Sponsorships or holes available. Hiring of golf carts should be done with the golf club directly. Book your four-ball with Debbie Miller at dmdogscats8@gmail.com or 079 708 9778 to book a tee-off time.

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.

• Springs Country Club will host a Summer Fun Gold Day at the Springs Country Club. The format will be a Scramble Drive. The cost is R250 per player and includes a light meal. Tee-off time from 8am. Men are to dress as ladies, but this is not compulsory. Bookings at the country club on 011 362 5031 or Magda Pienaar on 083 567 0968

December 3

• Last bingo for the year at the Senior Citizens 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.

December 8

• Selcourt Methodist Church will hold their Christmas market and carols by candlelight. Market starts at 2pm, with carols beginning at 6pm. Contact the office on 011 818 3713 or at selcourt@methodist.co.za

Every Monday

• Springs Senior Citizens Computer Club from 10am to 12noon, 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 meets 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 and enjoy camaraderie. Contact Lt Commander Chris Hand on 076 226 6646.

Other

Every first Saturday of the 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.

• The East Rand Woodworkers Association meets 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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