Launceston Historical Society: Evan Livingstone-Thomas power presentation On Doing Archaeology in Tasmania: Deep Time, Stone Tools and Directions for the Future, Meeting Room, QV Museum, Inveresk, 2pm. Afternoon tea served, All welcome. Admission for non-members $4.

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

Probus-Longford Ladies: Longford Bowls Club, 10am. New members welcome. Details: Pat 6391 1334.

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.

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.

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.

TUESDAY

Probus Club of Kings Meadows: 10am, Kings Meadows Bowls Club, 18 Carr Street, Kings Meadows.Details: Secretary 6393 7478 or 0419 130 227.

Crossroads North: 6pm, 128 Georgetown Road, Newnham. A friendship group for those living with a disability of any kind. We have a shared tea (bring a plate), an activity that changes every month and a state, holiday weekend and annual rally. Occasional weekend bus trips and lots of fun. All welcome. Cost: $3 per person. Details: Carolyn 0407 843 715.

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY

Launceston Horticultural Society: September General Meeting, 8pm, Windmill Hill Hall. Guest speaker Mark Hay from Allan’s Garden Centre, Prospect. Trade stall, raffles and supper. All welcome.

National Book Council of Tasmania: Olive Pink: Artist, Activist and Gardener by Gillian Ward, 1pm, Second floor, Launceston Library. 

West Tamar Diabetes Support Group  - 1.30pm-3pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, 33 Grubb Street Beaconsfield. Cost: Gold coin donation. Details/bookings: Sandra 0429 777 870.

Alzheimer's Tas Carers lunch: 12pm-2pm, free light lunch included. Details/bookings: Alison or Tammy 6326 3488.

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.

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.

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

THURSDAY

Grief and Bereavement Support Group: 2pm-4pm, Cancer Support Centre, Howick Street, Launceston. For anyone who has been affected by cancer  Details: Janny Wagenaar 6341 8411.

The Launceston Orchid Society Inc: 7.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Newnham. Details: 0499 430 551 or secretary@launcestonorchidsociety.net.au

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.

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.

FRIDAY

Launceston Orchid Society: Annual spring show, 2pm to 5pm at Glenara Lakes Retirement Village.

Details: David Painter 6382 1467.

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.

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.

SATURDAY

Launceston Orchid Society: Annual spring show, 9am to 5pm at Glenara Lakes Retirement Village.

Details: David Painter 6382 1467.

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

Sunday Scribblers Writing Group: 2pm, Ulverstone community House, Lugana Avenue, East Ulverstone. Details: hazebrun1@westnet.com.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

Books and Art Monthly Reading Group: 6pm-8pm, Devonport Regional Gallery. Yearly membership fee $20 or $10 concession. Details: www.devonportgallery.com or 6424 8296.

Probus - Women's Longford: 10am, Longford Bowls Club, Archer Street, Longford. For anybody over 50, come and join us for fellowship and friendship, new members welcome. Details: Pat 6391 1334.

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

WEDNESDAY

Accelerate Women: noon, LaPisa, Best Street, Devonport. Non-members $25, members $20 (includes lunch). Details: Mandy 6423 2851 or 0419 349 708.

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.

OCTOBER

Frederick Meredith Descendants Group Reunion: 

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

Brooks High School 1978 leavers 40 year reunion: November 24,7pm, Invermay Bowls Club.

Details: Wendy 0437 747 763.

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. 

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