SUNDAY

Lilydale Village Market: 10am-2pm. Historic Memorial Hall, Main Road, Lilydale. Local produce, arts, crafts,  food stall, coffee, entertainment and more. New stallholders welcome. Details: Natalie 0418 688 250 or www.lilydalevillagemarket.com

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY

Northern Tasmanian Masters Athletics Club: Summer program, 5.45pm, St Leonards Athletic Centre. Four events will be javelin, 1500 metres, 300 metres and 3000 metres for people over 30 years. New and past members welcome. Details: Neil H 0418 382 842.

Launceston Horticultural Society: 8pm, Windmill Hill Hall. Guest speaker will be Rosemary Verbeeton on Gardening in Morocco. Trade stall, raffle and supper. All welcome.

National Book Council of Tasmania: House and Estate of Old Glamorgan, 1pm, 2nd floor, Launceston Library. Details: Nella Pickup 63954294 or 0429 147 782.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

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.

SATURDAY

Old Time Dance, Rosevale: 8pm, Deja-vu band. Ladies, plate of supper please. Details: Gwen 6396 6151.

Dragon Boating Tasmania: 8.30am. Try paddling a dragon boat on the Tamar River, all equipment supplied. Details: 0497 342 048.

Beaconsfield Market: 8.30am-1pm, Uniting Church Complex, 123 Weld Street, Beaconsfield. Homemade cakes, jams and preserves, fudge, craft, jewellery, plants and more. Stalls available for $8 a table. Details: Barbara 6383 1647.

Westbury Market: 8am-1pm, Grounds and Hall of St Andrews Anglican Church, Lonsdale Promenade, Westbury. Homemade cooking, honey and honey products, fresh vegetables, plants, crafts and more. Stalls available. Details: Rob 0417 931 619.

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.

COAST DIARY

SUNDAY

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.

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

Sing Australia, Devonport, 7pm - at the Baptist Church Hall, 130 William St, Devonport (the car park entrance is next to Herb's Pizza Cafe).  Songbooks provided, and also a Seniors' week snack.  New singers very welcome.  Details: 0407 248 370.

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

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

REUNIONS

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

Latrobe High School 1978 leavers 40 year reunion: November 24, 5.30pm onwards, Sassafras Community Hall. 1977 Gr 9 leavers are also invited to attend.

Details: Many Archer (nee Carn) 0499 982 858 or Kathy Campbell (nee Cornick) 0407 510 875.

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