Free Community Drum and Percussion Circle: 10am-noon, Launceston Cataract Gorge, meet near the swimming pool. Details: Diane, Tassie Drum Circle 0439 189 886.

Scamander Surf Life Saving Club: Training: Nippers 5-13 year old 9.30am-11.30am. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

MONDAY

Eating with Friends: 11.30am-1pm, Deloraine House, Enjoy a nice bowl of hot soup and a roll and meet new people or old friends. Cost: $5. Details: Deloraine House 6362 2678.

Society of Women Writers: 10am-1pm, State Library, room 1, level 2. New members welcome. Details: Mary 6331 7619  or www.swwt.org.au.

St Marks Anglican Church Parish “Share & Care”: St Mark-on-the-Hill, Hobart Road, South Launceston. 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Morning tea, music and fellowship, all welcome.

Croquet: 10am and 1pm, Northern Tasmania Croquet Centre, St Leonards Sports Centre, St Leonards. Come and Try. All  equipment provided. Please wear flat soled shoes. Details: Lee 0439 310 070.

Kickboxing fitness: 6am, Fit 'n' Kicking, East Launceston. Details: 0419 587 717.

Launceston Scrabble Club Meeting: 3pm - 5pm, back room at Steve's Grill, Centennial Hotel, corner of Balfour and Bathurst Streets. We play International Scrabble rules. Boards and dictionaries provided. Cost: free. Details: Diana 0410 447099 or Tony 0417 366 660.

Men's Group - Beaconsfield: 10am-12pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, Beaconsfield. Meet with friends, work on projects. Details: 6383 1110.

Stoccata School of Defence: 6.30pm, Milton Hall, Frederick Street, Launceston. A HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) Club. We teach genuine broadsword and other weapons. Come along to watch or try Martial Arts from Europe. Launceston Instructor: Matthew Boyd. Details: 0409 525 091, www.stoccata.org, www.facebook.com/Stoccata-School-of-Defence

Tai chi qigong Beginner Classes: 5.25pm at Elderly Citizens Hall, Invermay. Cost: $8. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Tresca activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Basic Sewing $5 9am-noon; Acoustic guitar (donation)  10.30am-noon; Reiki/massage $5 by appointment. Details: 6394 4231.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Tone and Balance 9.30am-10.30am. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Circle Dancing at Norwood: St Catherine’s Hall, 190 Penquite Road, Norwood at 10.30am. Dances are based on folk dances from many cultures, styles are gentle and meditative to more energetic, every dance is taught if needed. Dress comfortably including flat shoes. Cost: $5 per visit or term fee of $30. Details: Julie 0402 048 147, 6334 4149 or Estelle 6327 2685. 

Singcognito Community Choir: 7pm-9pm, St John Parish Hall, corner Elizabeth Street and St John Street, Launceston. All aspiring choir singers are welcome. Details: Elaine 6326 4252, Glenn 6330 1129 or web search for Singcognito at acapella central.

Beginners contemporary dance: 6pm, Dicky White Lane, Quadrant Mall, Launceston. For ages 14 and over. Details/bookings: 0422 370 667.

TUESDAY

Launceston Field Naturalists: 7.30pm, Scotch Oakburn College, Penquite Road, Newstead. New members and visitors welcome. Details: Noel or Karen 6344 2277 or www.lfnc.org.au

Carrick community committee: 7.30pm, Carrick Hall, Carrick. Details: Jillian Cunningham 6393 6078 or 0407 860 406.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Rainbow Garden Playgroup: 9.30am-11.30am, 41 French Street, Launceston. Steiner Philosophy. 

Playgroups 0-5 year olds, also craft groups and festivals. Must have Playgroup Tasmania membership for insurance. Details/bookings: Mary-Jean Wilson 0419 891 653.

Ready Step Go Parent Group: 9am-12.30pm, Ravenswood Child and Family Centre. Free. Details: Julie Moy 6339 2861.

Retro Rockers - Rock'n'Roll and social dancing: 7.30pm, Australian Italian Club, Westbury Road, Prospect. Cost: $5. Beginners Rock'n'Roll classes comprising two weeks introduction followed by six week beginners course held throughout the year. 7pm to 8pm. Cost $5. Also intermediate lessons taught following beginners classes. Partners recommended. Details 0409 442 962 or 0459 465 942.

Tresca activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Reiki/massage $5 by appointment; Yoga $5 1.30pm-2.30pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Yoga classes: 10am-11am, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, 49 Georgetown Road, Newnham. Cost: $8 per hour. Details: Diane 0439 189 886.

Al-Anon Meeting: 11.30am-1pm, Apostles Church Presbytery, 44 Margaret Street, Launceston. For friends and family, for recovery programmes. Details: Desma 6339 2629.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Circuit 9.30am-10.30am, Circle of Friends Morning Tea 10.30am, Mens Group 10am-3pm, The Fun Station 3pm. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Dragon Boating Tasmania: 5.15pm. Try paddling a dragon boat on the Tamar River, all equipment supplied. Cost: $5. Details: 0448 690 954.

Grumpy Old Guy's Coffee Club: 10am, Cafe Culture, Trevallyn. Join us for an hour or so, yack about times past, how to fix the world, tell a joke or two or just relax. Details: John 0418 137 641 or Kevin 0497 788 932.

WEDNESDAY

Gorgeous Walks and Talks: Across the Basin to the Alexandra Lookout. Registration commences at 9.30am, walk begins promptly at 10am from the Basin Cottage, and finishes at 11am for sharing and discussion over a cuppa. Details: 6333 0715.

Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania Inc meeting: 7.30pm-9.30pm, 1-3 Chant Street, East Launceston. All welcome. Details: Richard Hawley 0429 888 687.

The Launceston Book Club: 7.30pm, various cafes around Launceston. The club is informal and has a mix of ages and reading interests. We review a variety of books from different genres as chosen by our members. New members welcome. Details: Facebook (The Launceston Book Club) or email thelauncestonbookclub@gmail.com

Fly Fishers Club: 7.30pm, Summerdale Primary School. Visitors welcome. Contact: Maurice 0437 762 296.

Launceston Tough Guy Book Club: 7pm, Cock’n’Bull British Pub, Launceston. A modern meeting place for guys of all walks of life to get together and discuss not just the works of literary greats, but any and all of the issues that men tackle on a daily basis. Details: Darren 0411 089 209, darren@discommunications.com.au or www.facebook.com/ToughGuyBookClub

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Deloraine Small Bore Rifle Club: 6pm, Deloraine Showground. New members welcome. Details: Barry 6362 2518 or Robert 0407 902 266.

East Tamar Men’s Shed: 9.30am-2pm, 308 John Lees Drive, Dilston. New members welcome, but places are limited (8 currently). Facilities have been expanded for metal work and wood work. We encourage community projects for our skills in practical support. Details: Jon Hosford 6328 1163.

Grow  Launceston: 1pm-3pm, Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, 11 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. A proven programme for mental wellbeing. Details: 1800 558 268.

Meander Valley Choir: 7.30pm-9pm, Uniting Church Hall, corner William and Dexter Streets, Westbury. New members welcome. Details: Carmel Taylor 6393 6266, Robert Clarke (Conductor) 6392 2279, Helen Walker (President) 6393 1567.

Midweek Bowls: 1pm-3.30pm,. Cost: $6 plus $2 for raffle. Mixed triples, casual dress. All profits go back to the players and to charity. All bowlers and learners welcome. Flat-sole shoes only required. A good way to practice. Details: Glenn MacLaren  6344 6522, 6324 5567.

Mowbray Primary School Playgroup: 9am-11am, Mowbray Primary School. Details: 6326 1892.

Over-eaters Anonymous: 7.30pm-8.30pm, Maggies Place, 34 Paterson Street, Launceston. Details: Turid 0407 022 779.

Riverside Tennis Club Ladies Summer Pennant:  We are looking for anyone interested in playing. Details: 6327 1166, 6327 3031 or contact the club.

Riverside Tennis Club Men’s Social Tennis:  1pm, Riverside Tennis Club, Eden Street, Riverside. Details: Bill 6327 2899.

Scottsdale Dance and Sing-along: 1pm-4pm,  Scottsdale Hotel function room. Cost: $5. A seniors afternoon, singing and reminiscing. Meals from 11.30am.

Stop 'N Play Playgroup: 10.30am-11.30am, Tasman Highway Park, Waverley. Great activities each week and a free cuppa, for all families with children from birth to five years. Details: 6339 1455.

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Tai Chi $4 beginners 9.30am, advanced 11am; Play Group 11am-1pm; Men's Shed 9am-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Waverley Primary School Playgroup: 1.30pm-3pm, Waverley Primary School, Waverley. For families with children birth to five years. New families welcome. Details: 6339 1455.

Yoga Classes: 6pm-7pm, Kings Meadows Community Centre, 77 McHugh Street, Kings Meadow. Cost: $10 per hour. Details: Diane 0439 189 886.

Basic Computer Literacy Class: 12.30pm-2.30pm, NSCC, Dover Street, Mowbray. Cost: free. 

Beaconsfield House Activities: Fitball 9.30am-10.30am. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Choir of High Hopes:10.30am to noon, City Mission. All welcome. No experience necessary. Contacts; Merelyn 6334 0965, Office 6335 3000.

Craft Group: Club rooms Residential Village, Prospect. Kit for City Mission and other local charities. Details: Elizabeth 6343 0664.

THURSDAY

Tasmanian School Auctioneer Competition: Students arrive at 4pm, auction starts 4.30pm, Scotch Oakburn Horton Auditorium.

Country Women’s Association of Tasmania (CWA): CWA is 82 years on, and we are having a social gathering, 5.30pm to 7pm at Best Western Plus. Details: 6231 3706 or 0448 007 718.

The Ionian Club: 11am, private room at Pierre’s Restaurant, George Street, Launceston. We also have a social outing once a month. We like to start the meeting promptly, lunch is optional, but we have a special menu reasonably priced and the café has a lovely selection of well priced snacks or main meals. New ladies welcome. Details: Social Secretary, Alayne Harrison-Thorpe 0467 720 272 or  Margaret Wickens 6334 6234.

Golden Oldies: 10am-12pm, Western Tiers Community Club, 33a Parsonage Street, Deloraine. Discussion of everyday activities. Coffee and scones available for $5.50. All oldies welcome. Details: 6362 2953.

Croquet: 10am and 1pm, Northern Tasmania Croquet Centre, St Leonards Sports Centre, St Leonards. Come and Try. All  equipment provided. Please wear flat soled shoes. Details: Lee 0439 310 070.

Tai chi classes: Beginners 1.45pm, St Catherines Hall, Norwood. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Carers Drop In Centre: 10am-3pm, Level 1, 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston. Have a chat, coffee and talk with carers and staff. Details: Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222.

Chat 'n' Choose: 9.30am-11.45am, Newstead Baptist Church Hall, Wentworth Street, Newstead. Cost: $2 includes morning tea, no creche available. Details: Church office 6331 6891, Maureen 0400 776 043.

CHAT Pram Walking Group: 10am, Community HealthCare Centre, McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. Details: 6344 4340.

Do ’N Chew Craft Group: 10am-noon, Milton Hall, 11 Frederick St, Launceston. (school holidays and public holidays excluded). Electives are Cards, Quilting, Beading and the ever popular Chat and Unfinished Work Table. Morning Tea served. Details: Elaine 6331 7573 or Gwen 6331 7745.

Happy Hookers: Deloraine. 10am-noon, British Hotel, Deloraine. We meet to welcome new residents to the Deloraine community and share the skills of latchet hook rug making. Cost: $2 includes tea or coffee. Details: wildj@activ8.net.au or hook-rugrevolution.blogspot.com

Launceston Backgammon Club: We meet at a local pub. No membership fees. A desire to play backgammon with others is all that is required. Cost: $5 entry. The money will go into a pool and be split between the overall winner and loser on the night. Details: Facebook page Launceston Backgammon Club with relevant contact details, Bron Hogan 0427 350 740, email bronhogan@hotmail.com

Men's Group - Beaconsfield: 10am-12pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, Beaconsfield. Meet with friends, Work on projects. Details: 6383 1110.

Peeps After School Youth Program: 3.30pm-5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, George Town Road, Newnham. Focused on fun activities, community connections and building relationships. For youths from grade 6 and up. Cost: free. Details: 6326 6776.

Scamander Surf Lifesaving: Surf sports training times: Youth, 13 plus and adults 4.30pm. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

Tai chi classes: Beginners 1.45pm, St Catherines Hall, Norwood. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Crafty Sew’n’Sew $2 10am-12pm; Papercraft (donation) 1pm-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Ballroom-Old Time Dancing: 7.30pm-10.30pm, Heather Hall, corner Robin Street and Penquite Road, Newstead. All welcome, especially gentlemen, no partner required. Come and dance the night away. Cost: $5. Details: Janice 0439 961 404.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

AA Launceston Meeting: 5.30pm, Salvation Army Building, rear of, Elizabeth Street, Launceston. Is drinking affecting your life? Come along to a free local meeting. Details: Laura 0437 455 905 or Pat 0487 099 415.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Yoga 10.30am-11.30am, Mens Group 10am-3pm. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Badminton for over 35's: Evening, Elphin Sports Centre. Enjoy some friendly competition. Details: Mike 0438 575 304.

City of Launceston RSL Brass Band rehearsal: 7.30pm, bandrooms, QVMAG, Inveresk Railyards. New and old members welcome. Band available for hire. Details: Kim 0417 037 623 or Peter 0419 889 010.

FRIDAY

Country Women’s Association in Tasmania: The Association will be opening the doors and inviting public to attend a series of informative and educational health, wellbeing and communication sessions, 9am to 1pm, Best Western Plus. Non CWA members $20. Details: 6231 3706 or 0448 007 718.

Gypsy Circle Dance: 7pm-8.30pm, St Marks Hall, Deloraine. With the Circle Dance Band. Cost: families $65, singles $2. Details: Linda 0417 081 671 or Bonnie 0472 755 296.

NSCC Men's Bizz: 10am-2pm, Rocherlea Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea. Cost: gold coin donation.   Details: 6326 5506.

Scamander Surf Lifesaving: Surf sports training times: Youth, 13-plus and adults 4pm. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Art Group $2 10am-1pm; Mens Shed 9am-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Trinity Uniting Crafty Corner: 9.30am, Punchbowl Christian Centre, Punchbowl. Details: 6344 4813.

Waverley Primary School Playgroup: 9am-10.30am, Waverley Primary School, Waverley. For families with children from birth to five years. All welcome. Details: 6339 1455.

Samurai Ju-jitsu Dorset: 6.15pm-7.45pm, University gym at the campus in Newnham. Samurai ju-jitsu is a self-defence oriented martial art highly suitable for people of all ages, body type and gender. Details: facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jujitsudorset/ or 0428 613 220.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Make Time To Play Parenting Group: 10am-noon, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, 1 Dover Street, Mowbray. Details: 6326 5506.

SATURDAY

Liffey Valley market: 9am-1pm, Liffey School. Producers and makers market with  art, craft, collectibles, bbq, Devonshire tea and more. Details: Quenton Higgs 6397 3670.

St Marks Anglican Church Parish Op-Shop: St Mark-on-the-Hill, Hobart Road, South Launceston. 9am-2pm. Why not come on in grab yourself a bargain and have a free cuppa.

Saturday Walkers and Talkers (SWAT): 9am, The Esplanade, Beauty Point (opposite the fish shop). Formerly Beacon Runners. Details: Nye 6383 1559, Ros 6383 4980.

East Tamar Men’s Shed: 9.30am-2pm, 308 John Lees Drive, Dilston. New members welcome, but places are limited (8 currently). Facilities have been expanded for metal work and wood work. We encourage community projects for our skills in practical support. Details: Jon Hosford 6328 1163.

Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market: 8.30am-12.30pm, Cimitiere Street Car Park, 71 Cimitiere Street, Launceston (car park opposite Albert Hall). Seasonal local produce. Details: Misty 0417 352 780 or www.harvestmarket.org.au

SUNDAY

Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society's Steam Train: Redwater Creek Railway in Sheffield, first full weekend of every month. Details: admin@redwater.org.au or www.redwater.org.au.

Axeman’s Makers Market: 9am-3pm, Axeman's Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, River Road, Latrobe. Local and Tasmanian art, crafts, jewellery, soaps, homemade cakes and local produce. Details: 6426 2099.

Axeman’s Indoor and Outdoor Market and Car Boot Sale: 9am-3pm. Axeman's Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, River Road, Latrobe. Cost: $2 donation to go to charity. New stallholders welcome. Details: 6426 2099.

Latrobe Village Market: 7am-1.30pm, across from the Council Chambers, Gilbert Street, Latrobe. Details: Mel 0429 779 990.

MONDAY

Community Zumba Class: 7pm-8pm, Moriarty Hall, Moriarty. Details: Jackie 0427 969 429.

WEDNESDAY

North-West Film Society: French movie C’est La Vie will be showing at CMAX Cinema in Devonport. Please arrive by 6.30pm to become a member, as entry is by membership only. Details: 0475 796 384 or email: nwfs@nwfs.org.au or website http://www.nwfs.org.au

RAAF Association: 1400 hours, Ulverstone Returned Services Club. Details: John Reid 6424 1985.

Community Zumba Class: 10.30am-11.30am, Moriarty Hall, Moriarty. Details: Jackie 0427 969 429.

THURSDAY

Community Zumba Class: 7pm-8pm, Moriarty Hall, Moriarty. Details: Jackie 0427 969 429.

Axeman’s Makers Market: 10.30am-4pm, Axeman's Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, River Road, Latrobe. Local and Tasmanian art, crafts, jewellery, soaps, homemade cakes and local produce. Details: 6426 2099.

FRIDAY

Community Zumba Class: 10.30am-11.30am, Moriarty Hall, Moriarty. Details: Jackie 0427 969 429.

SATURDAY

Farmers Market and Car Boot Sale: 8am-12pm, Devonport Showgrounds, Devonport. Details/bookings: 6424 2253 or 0419 885 473.

Community Zumba Class: 8am-9am, Moriarty Hall, Moriarty. Details: Jackie 0427 969 429.

GENERAL

Charles George Croft: I am seeking information on Charles Croft who served in the RAN in WWII. He was born in Launceston on February 6, 1906, the son of Charles George and Edith Holman Croft at 12 Quadrant. He died in Launceston on May 18, 1953 at his sisters home a 4 Campbell Street, Newstead. He had seven nephews, Peter, Barry and Graham Croft, Alan and Neil Huxley, John and Ian Joyce. Phone: Mike on 6331 5591 if you can help.

Brooks High School 1969 Leavers Reunion: It is anticipated the 1969 school leavers from Brooks High School will hold a reunion at the beginning of 2019. I am looking for contact details for anyone who left the school on 1969. Could anyone interested in attending please call Gayle Thompson (Johnston) on 0409 525 201 or email Wayne_gt@bigpond.net.au

Seeking David John Kennedy born Hobart 1945 and attended Hobart High School and University of Tasmania. Commenced National Service in 1968 and graduated as 2Lt from Officer Training Unit. Please contact Greg Woods at woods.greg@yahoo.com.au or 0409 457 523 for reunion details.

OCTOBER

Deloraine Area School 1958 Reunion: October 27, 2018. We will meet at Deloraine High school at 11am to look through the current school. Lunch is at The Bush Inn, Deloraine at 12pm and costs $26 per person. Details: Beverley Costello (Hawley) Mobile 0419 339 173, costb@bigpond.net.au or Arch Costello Mobile 0418 300 183 or email arch.faye@bigpond.com

NOVEMBER

Smithton High School 1968 (50 Year) Reunion: Saturday, November 10 at the school. Details: Robyn Jackson (Innes) 0488 588 380 or Paul Saward 0428 571 240.

JANUARY 2019

Launceston Teachers’ College students, 1959-60 Luncheon: January 19. Help us celebrate our 60 year reunion. Details: Alma Ranson (nee Davis) almaranson@gmail.com or Judy Freeman (nee Eastoe) 03 6398 2117 or Alida Beattie (nee Hellinga) 03 6424 7536 or Helen Harding (nee Gregg) 0400 972 707.

FEBRUARY 2019

National Service, 15th Intake 50 Year Reunion: To be held in Launceston in February 2019. Details: Barbara Imlach 0419 312 985. 

To be included in the Community Diary send your event to PO Box 99, Launceston, email mail@examiner.com.au