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Make sure you diarise these events for great family fun
OCTOBER
27 Come for a guided walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on October 27. You will meet at 7am to start at 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Reply or query to the KNRA by emailing klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Bring cameras to take photos and bags to collect litter en route. We can all make a difference, one step at a time.
27 Simply Fresh Organic Market runs from 10am to 4pm at Mall of the South, Entrance 9, every last Sunday of every month. Look out for organic vegetables, artisan bread, free-range eggs and chicken, cheese, Lindt, cake, gluten-free cake, gourmet coffee, pastries, mocktails, gourmet sauces, smoothies, Mediterranean delicacies, raw honey and unique gifts.
28 Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za
29 Johannesburg South Garden Club will be listening to guest speaker Johan Du Preez from Starke Ayres chatting about the preparation of a garden for the holiday season. The meeting will take place in the Geelhout Room, Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park, 9.30am for 10.30am. Visitors welcome. Please phone Dennis Boddington on 083 642 1967/ 011 432 6208.
NOVEMBER
1 SOJO’s annual golf day at the Reading Country Club, 44 Street, New Redruth, Alberton. SOJO’s charity of choice for 2019 is Dignity Dreams. Four-ball alliance, R2 500, R2 000 for a sponsored hole, R3 000 for both (four-ball and sponsor hole special). Price includes golf shirt sponsored by Gold Reef City and a delicious carvery dinner. Raffle on sale and memorabilia on auction. Golf carts and halfway house for own cost. Book early to avoid disappointment. Registration form upon request. Registration at 10am, shotgun tee-off at 11.30am. Contact info@sojo.co.za or nicky@sojo.co.za or on 082 481 8746 for more information and registration. Register strictly before October 25.
2 Are you looking for that special Christmas gift? Queenshaven, 64 Outspan Road, South Hills, is holding its annual Sale of Work Christmas Morning Market on November 2 from 9am to 12pm. Come and see all the handmade crafts, toys, gifts and novelties which will be on sale. Enjoy a dog display by Sherwood Dogs at 11am and relax in the tea garden. There will be boerewors rolls, pancakes and delicious cakes to buy, as well as books, clothing, knitted jerseys and blankets.
2 Frances Vorwerg School will be hosting a Christmas Market on November 2. Members of the public are invited to support the event which promises to be fun and exciting. On the day, there will be a variety of food stalls, tea garden, children’s garden entertainment, Father Christmas at noon, archery and colour run. The event will take place at Frances Vorwerg, 370 Rifle Range Road, Haddon, starting time 9am to 4pm.
2 Stamp collectors meet again on November 2. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30pm at the community hall in the Thornhill Retirement Estate (close to Greenstone Shopping Mall). They cater for the absolute novice right through to the more senior philatelists. They do exhibits, have trading and swapping, an auction and discuss matters of interest. For more information contact Les Lotter via email at leslotter13@gmail.com
3 Jozi Urban Market is taking place. It has 35 interesting stalls including gourmet coffee, craft beer and gin, fine wines, cocktails, exotic multicultural food, live music, local fashion and art, this urban attraction is most definitely the best hangout on the first Sunday of every month. The Jozi Urban Market is situated on the fifth floor covered car park rooftop of Gold Reef Casino, which offers a spectacular view of Johannesburg. The market runs from 10am to 3pm giving you ample time to catch a meal, relax while sipping a craft gin or beer in the chill area, listen to soft live jazz or have family fun in the free Seeff Nerf Battle Zone. There is something for everyone, including car and fitness enthusiasts.
7 Stepping Stone Hospice’s fund-raising golf day will be hosted at Eye of Africa Golf Estate in Eikenhof, home to an exclusively designed Greg Norman championship golf course. At R900 per player, which includes green fees, share of a golf cart, R50 halfway house voucher and the prize-giving dinner, they can guarantee a fun-filled, “value-for money” day. The golf day is scheduled for November 7. Format of play for the day will be a Betterball Stableford with mystery holes to count and a shotgun start at 11.30am. Holes available for branding on the day will be holes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 18. Kindly contact Marietjie Tame for further information and bookings: marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za or
082 337 5713.
7 Calling all golfers to tee off for furry friends at Alberton SPCA’s annual golf day on November 7 at Reading Country Club. Four-balls can enter at R2 000 which includes 18 holes, a light dinner and prize-giving. Hole sponsorships are available at R1 200. The format is a betterball Stableford with a shotgun start at 12noon. Registration takes pace at 10am. For more information, email fundraising@spcaalberton.org.za
8 Ligstad nooi Albertonners na ’n funksie, Lumière, op 8 November om 6m, vir 6.30nm by die Alberton Aftree-oord. Gaskunstenaars vir die aand is Ilse-Louise Herholdt en Tobi Jooste. Kaartjies is beskikbaar teen R250 per persoon wat ’n ete insluit. Daar sal ook klein items opgeveil word gedurende die aand wat op ’n kontant- of EFT-basis hanteer sal word. Vir besprekings kontak Peter Rossouw by peter@ligstad.co.za, 011 907 0517 of 079 693 3666.
13 Probus Alberton Group, a group for the retired but young at heart, meets every second Wednesday of the month. In addition, they usually have an outing the following week. They are looking for more people to join the group. Meetings are always at the Reading Country Club at 10.30am for 11am. The next meeting will be on October 9. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information, contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.
15 Golf day is taking place at the Glenvista Country Club, hosted by Amcare as a fund-raiser. Open to all golfers, corporates, women and men. For more information send an e-mail to marketing@amcare.org.za
16 Stained-glass workshop in the tranquil setting of Henley on Klip on November 16. Workshop lasts about three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and material will be supplied and a cup of tea if you can drag yourself away from your project. This is for newcomers who want to try their hand to the art before committing to buying the equipment. For more information contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or via email sueandpamsglass@gmail.com or visit their website at suewebberglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass
24 Come for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The guided walk is on November 24. You will meet at 7am to start at 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Reply to, or for more information via email, to klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Please bring cameras to take photos and bags to collect litter en route. We can all make a difference, one step at a time.
DECEMBER
7 Amcare’s Tree of Lights, honouring the community for their support. Lights will be switched on December 7 at 6pm. Amcare’s kitchen will be open during the evening.
REGULARS
THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery, wine tasting, home-brewed craft beer and craft yard every Saturday. For more information or bookings, contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
ARE you interested in playing darts? If so, join other players from Joburg South at the Kibler Park Recreation Centre in Peggy Vera Street on a Thursday evening for a fun-filled evening. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your young ones with you. The event starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the vibe, you are more than welcome. For more information, contact Bradley on 071 648 8008.
DO you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za
SUNDAY guided walks take place every fourth Sunday at 8am through the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Meet at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road. Bookings at leabrash@kolisa.co.za
FARMERS’ Crafters Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more, is held every Saturday from 9am to noon at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.
RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 7am to 12 noon at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stall bookings, contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.
ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm en 5nm agter die Stallion vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.
ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is club day and you’re invited to join other members for a day of shooting. Contact
082 959 9310.
HEADWAY Support Group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare centre. Contact June or Ann on 011 442 5733.
BRANDPUNT KAMERAKLUB. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaand. Dit word om 7.15nm in die Alberton Biblioteek gehou en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk/run that takes place every Saturday at 8am, and it’s free. All ages are welcome. Dogs on leads are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your bar code.
HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for the active who are over 50 years. It takes place at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.
TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.
WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more, in addition to their usual extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey. Delicious meals are available from their various food court outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). E-mail info@wfmarket.co.za
CALLING all older folks to join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members are also welcome. Contact Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074.
A STEP-PARENT support group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.
PANORAMA Flea Market. Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the flea market over the next few weeks. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton. It is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
DEALING with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this difficult situation. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families, but you can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244.
TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organisation, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. Meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.
