Diary

Check out what's happening in the region.

Saturday 16 October

The over 50s social club is meeting at noon at Country Club Hotel, 26 Maryland St, Stanthorpe. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400505943.

Sunday 17 October

Final Wildflower Walk Next Sunday at Girraween National Park. The group will meet first in the Day Use Picnic Area off Pyramids Road, beyond the park headquarters at 9.30am. For further information, please phone 4683 6374 or go to www.granitebeltwildflowers.com.au

Wednesday 20 October

VIEW Club meeting and lunch (third Wed each month). 11am start at GOLF CLUB, Warwick. Join women sharing lunch whilst at same time supporting work of the Smith Family. Contact Sue 0427792840.

Sunday 31 October

The over 50s social club is meeting at noon at Warwick Hotel, Palmerin St, Warwick. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400505943.

Artworks at Stanthorpe Station

Art groups meet weekly on Tuesdays(beginners) and Thursdays, Fridays (Craft activities) from 9am – 12 noon. New Artists/poets/writers welcome. Phone 0405747 561.

Stanthorpe Cycling Club

Stanthorpe Cycling Club meets at Burton and Sons, High St, Stanthorpe every Sunday at 7 am for a ride around the Granite Belt. Call Keith on 0413870021 for more information.

Zonta Club of Warwick

The club meets every third Tuesday with a focus on empowering women and girls. To get in contact with the club email us on warwickzonta@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise

‘Serve to change lives’. The club meets every Thursday from 7am to 8am at Warwick Gardens Galore, Albion Street. Everyone welcome. Contact Don Hughes on 0456654814.

Art Starters and Group

Art Starters group meets every Tuesday from 9am-12noon. A friendly relaxed sharing atmosphere where artists can network, practice their skills and learn together. Thursday Art Group is an established group of artists poets and friends who get together on Thursday mornings from 9am-12noon. New artists/poets/writers welcome.

Border Ranges Amateur Radio Club

The Border Ranges Amateur Radio Club meets the first Saturday of each month at club rooms Eduardo Vern park Stanthorpe at 12 midday. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio or general electronics welcome to attend. Further details contact David VK4HDE on 0427830030 or enquiries@brarc.org.au.

Wellbeing workshops

Free wellbeing workshops for 18+. Your key to a life of purpose! Workshops run each Tuesday, midday to 1.30pm at 41 Guy St, Warwick. Places limited. To register, call Bronwyn on 0418 961 548. Workshops focus on teaching strategies to grow resilience, self-awareness, and individual potential. Initiative of the Warwick Adventist Church.

Rose City Probus Club

Social meet-up for active retirees! Meets third Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am at The Granary (behind Dairy Lounge – was Weeping Mulberry). “Home baked“ morning tea, informative guest speakers. Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches, dinners. Day coach trips to destinations of interest. Phone Marion: 0499 267 547; Leslie: 4661 4273.

Lapidary Club

The Warwick Lapidary Club meets every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4pm at their workshop in Barnes Park, Warwick (off Horsman Road). Learn all aspects of lapidary – the engraving, cutting and polishing of stones and gems – including cabbing, faceting and silverwork. Membership is just $25, $5 workshop fee. Enquiries to 4661 7865.

Killarney all-ages Skate Nights

Last Friday of every month from 5.30pm until 8.30pm at Killarney Recreation Hall opposite showgrounds. Entry is gold coin donation. Food, Drinks, Games, Prizes, Great Music, Video clips, disco light show. Bar is open for adults. Fun for all ages! For more information phone Sonya 0439618371.

Stanthorpe Probus Club

Social gatherings for Active Retirees! Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at Stanthorpe RSL Services Club, from 9.30 am. Regular events include guest speakers and morning teas every month as well as travel, theatre trips and other activities. Visitors welcomed. Phone: Elaine 0418479687 or Glen 0498462954.

Warwick Uniting Church course

Is there more to life than this? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith and is commencing on Tuesday 20 July, running each Tuesday at 6pm for about 12 weeks. Where? Warwick Uniting Church, cnr Guy & Fitzroy Streets Warwick (33 Guy Street). More information available office 4661 1080 or wkuc.org.au.

Warwick Community Hub

A program for people with or without disability held each Friday from 9.30am at Warwick Senior Citizens Centre in Albert St. Warwick. Program activities include Indoor Boccia, Cooking, Fitness Exercise Programs, Carpet Bowls and Craft. Monthly program of events published on Warwick Community Hub Facebook page, email: warwickcommunityhub@gmail.com. Small cost involved. Enquiries: Christine 0414 687 651.

Warwick Combined Probus Club

Retired seniors group that meet 1st Wednesday of each month, 9.30am to noon, interesting guest speakers, and morning tea. Regular group outings to both local and more distant places of interest, also trips to theatre (Lyric and Empire) for matinee shows, and multi-day group travel to great locations. New Meeting Venue: The Auditorium, Church of Christ Aged Care, Dragon St, Warwick. New members always welcome. Phone Secretary on 0457 317597.

Warwick Golf Club

Women’s beginner sessions. Four weekly 60-minute sessions – maximum group of six women. All equipment included, coaching with PGA Pro Sam Eaves. Come along and learn the game in a supportive environment. Location: Warwick Golf Course. Date: Thursdays and Sundays. Time: 11am – 12pm. Enquiries: seaves@pgamember.org.au, 07 4661 3664 or 0408 222 602. Register: www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/facility/Warwick+Golf+Club.

Warwick Lions Club

The Warwick Lions Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Criterion Hotel 6.30pm to 7pm meet and greet. 7pm dinner meeting. All welcome. Ring Jenny 0432 804 826 for more information.

Warwick Spinners and Weavers Group Inc.

The group meets every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of the month in the third room of St. Mark’s Anglican Church Grafton Street, Warwick. Phone 0417595178 for more information.

Warwick Bridge Club

The Warwick Bridge Club meets at Victoria Park Clubhouse. Lessons on Wednesday at 9.30am. Play Monday and Friday 1pm. Please be seated by 12.45pm. Contact Noela on 0417 757 255 for further information.

Salvation Army Warwick

‘Saturdays’ at the Salvos’ all invited to a community gathering held every Saturday from 4pm at the Salvation Army, 25 Guy Street, Warwick. The gathering includes a free meal, a positive and practical message and fellowship. Enquiries to Richard on 0428 230 431 or Leanne on 0419 379 738.

QCWA Glen Aplin

QCWA Glen Aplin Branch meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 9am. We meet at the Glen Aplin hall, 14 Foster St, Glen Aplin. Visitors very welcome. Enquiries to Kay 0406 828 602.

Allora Photography Group

Allora Photography Group meets second Wednesday of each month – 7pm Meeting, 7.30pm photo screening and workshop. Usual venue: Allora State School Library, Raff Street, Allora, but periodically at Warwick or other locations. Please check before attendance. We cater for all levels of interest and experience, be it with DSLR, Point-and-shoot, or SmartPhones and Tablets etc. Enquiries: 0411 772 339. Email: alloraphotographygroup4362@gmail.com

Warwick Fish Stocking Club

The clubhouse at Leslie Dam is now open every third Sunday of the month from 9am to 12 noon, so please call in. Membership is only $10 yearly. This year, over five million native fish fingerlings will have been stocked since inception.

Pensioners’ League

Warwick’s Pensioners’ League meets once a month at the Cowboys Clubhouse off Alice Street. The club will have its 84th Birthday celebration on 30 September. For more information please call Madeleine on 0427324380.

Warwick Seniors

Monday mornings Play 500 9am to 11.30am. Play Hoy on the 1st Mondays 1.30pm for 2pm start. Play Lucky Numbers 3rd Monday of the month 1.30pm for 2pm start. Wednesday mornings play Indoor bowls at 9.30am Sharp. No Morning Tea. Fridays at 9am sharp come along and play Crazy Whist. 1st Tuesday of each Month at 10am Monthly Friendship Morning. Monthly Meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month 9.30am. Family Fitness Every Monday 4pm. Cost $10. Ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot. Further info: Ring Marg 0458 444 101.

Country music

The Travelling Country Music Association has music socials 24 October and 28 November. Venue: Cowboys Clubhouse on Alice Street in Warwick. Meetings second Friday of the month 1pm, practice days second Saturday of the month 1pm – both at Marlene and Arnie’s residence in Warwick. Enquiries: Ruby 0438 674 803.

Warwick Folk Club

Warwick Folk Club meets at O’Mahoney’s Hotel the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Everyone welcome – singers, musicians, poets, and performers alike. Admission $5. Enquiries: Joan Wallace 07 4661 1146 or Klaas Vandersluis 0405 187 066.

QCWA Allora Branch

Located at 51 Warwick Street, Allora. Day meetings – 3rd Tuesday of the month, (10am start) with a shared lunch to finish about 12 noon. Evening meetings – 2nd Wednesday of the month (6.30pm start). Craft/Friendship Group – Every Monday morning 9am to 12 noon. Walking Group – Leaves from outside the CWA rooms every Wednesday morning at 6am. Enquiries: Sandi Blinco 0408 066 192 or Barb McGovern 0412 849 983.

Warwick Men’s Shed

The new Warwick Men’s Shed is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 12 noon. All men are welcome to attend for camaraderie, friendship and to learn new skills if desired. We have a wide range of woodworking and metalwork equipment. Address is 29 Activity Street, Warwick, and contact phone number is 0490 170 569.

U3A Warwick Inc

Are you actively retired? If so U3A may be for you. U3A Warwick is a group run by local volunteers who promote lifelong learning for personal enjoyment and wellbeing. The program for the term ahead has been published and it is not too late to enrol. Visit www.u3awarwick.org.au or call community liaison officer Sandy Gordon 0488 427 699.

Fishing Club

The Stanthorpe Blue Water Fishing Club meets at the Stanthorpe RSL Club first Wednesday of each month. New members most welcome so come along and meet new friends.

Beekeeping

Amateur Beekeepers’ Association Southern Downs (sub-branch of QBA Warwick): monthly meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month, 7 pm, except January. A field day is arranged as occasion requires, usually on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month, from 9am to 12 noon – involves practical session on working with honey bees. New members welcome, any age, no experience. Facebook: Southern Downs Bees. For further details please contact John on 0431 188 139.

Table tennis

Every Monday – table tennis at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, 10am until midday, call Keith on 0413 870 021.

Handcrafts weekly

CWA handcraft welcomes members and visitors to Wednesday morning classes in the Condamine Valley rooms behind the cafe in Grafton Street, Warwick, from 9-11am.Trained teachers are on hand to teach new crafts and give assistance or bring your own or just come along for a chat. Enquiries to Sharon on 4666 2197.

On your bike

Stanthorpe Cycling Club meets every Sunday at 8am outside Burton and Sons (next to Woolworth’s). Contact Keith on 0413 870 021 for more details.

Navy Cadets

TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets – Cadets parade each Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Red Bridge Court Stanthorpe. Uniforms are supplied at no cost to parents. Weekly cost is $5. For more information please contact the Officer in Charge PO ANC Katrina Nemeth 0418 777 796.

Warwick Potters

The Potters Place Gallery and workshop – 63 Horsman Road, Warwick. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and most Saturdays 9.30am-2.30pm. Classes available phone 0411335193. Thursday night beginners classes both hand and wheel contact Roslyn 46613032, email info@potters.org.au

QCWA Granite Belt

The QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders meet at 2pm on the last Saturday of the month at the QCWA rooms in Victoria Street Stanthorpe. Enquiries: qcwagranitebelt@gmail.com

Warwick Heart Support Group

We meet on the last Monday of each month except December and January. Venue: Condamine Sports Club Warwick at 11.30am followed by lunch (optional). Please join us to talk over any issues relating to heart problems as we are in the same situation having had cardiac issues. Enquiries to Jenny on 4664 8173 or Kay on 4661 5421.

Play Bridge

The Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 10.45am at the International Club. Visitors are welcome. Please call Keith on 0413 870 021 for more information.

Get Crafty …

The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick (opposite Warwick Police Station) from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5, please bring your own mug. For more info call Tricia Collins on 4661 3076.

Gospel Meeting as Jesus Taught

Gospel meeting at the Senior Citizen Supper Room on Sundays from 4-5pm. All are welcome. Enquiries: 0483 354 917.