What’s On in Alberton
Local events, classes and groups open to the public.
*Stroopsoet pannekoek te koop: Die tyd het weer aangebreek vir Alberton Aftree-Oord om fondse in te samel en daar is nie ‘n beter manier as om smullekker pannekoeke, soos net hulle dit kan opdis, te verkoop nie. Skryf sommer nou al die volgende datums in jou dagboek neer en maak seker dat jou bestelling voor 09:00 op die spesifieke Maandag vir jou pannekoeke geplaas is. Bestellings kan ook geplaas word vir jaffels, kerrie-en-rys en vetkoek. Datums om te onthou is 4 en 18 April. Bestellings kan ook afgelewer word. Plaas jou bestellings by 011 907 8641 of per faks by 086 618 9955.
*Fun Seeff 5km Lumo Walk Run: This will take place on Friday, March 25. Join us on the last Friday of every month for the Seeff 5km Lumo Walk Run. Starts at 6pm. It’s fun and it’s free.
Dress neon and bright. Prizes for best dressed. Register at Calco Café and Pizzeria from 5pm. All ages welcome.
*Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting: Their next meeting will be on Saturday, March 12, at Renaissance Retirement Village, corner of Comaro and Bellaire streets, Glenvista, at 2pm. All welcome. A small donation for tea/coffee will be appreciated. For more info, phone Heather on 011 435 3778 A/H or 082 356 6796.
*Awareness Day: The Arthritis Foundation will be hosting a lecture for Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day on Thursday, March 17, at 11am at Wits Medical School, lecture theatre three, 7 York Road, in Parktown. The presenters are Jogie Matlakala, an RA patient, topic “My Story”, and Nonhlanhla Skosana (Sister Frances), rheumatology sister at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, topic “A nursing sister’s perspective” . Contact 011 726 7498.
*Want to start a new hobby? Want to play as your favourite “Star Wars” character or Marvel hero? Join us any time on Saturday from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of “Star Wars” X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. For more info, contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.
*Happy Hobblers: A social hiking group for active over 50s, at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469 for more information.
*Kids at Expo at Rietvlei Zoo: The Kids at Expo will take place on May 28 and 29 and it is truly a unique experience where you can discover what is best for you, your child and your family. With the very latest educational products, services, food stalls, amazing show specials, exciting competitions, live entertainment and so much more. Join the magic and let us help you to secure the best future for your child with our amazing products. Contact Esme on 082 720 5509 or info@kidsatexpo.co.za
*Rietvlei Parkrun: A 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am. It’s free. All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.
*Visit the Southern Suburbs Camera Club: The club meets every second Thursday of every month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6.30pm for 7pm. For more information, contact Bob on 083 994 3092.
*Paws in Motion: Support Paws in Motion at the corner of Du Plessis and Second avenues on Saturdays, between 10:00 and 13:00, when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays that find their way into the organisation’s care.
*Alb-Volk Volkspele nooi een en almal om van die laer deel te wees en op ‘n weeklikse basis Volkspele te kom geniet. Gesinne en families welkom. Vir meer inligting, skakel 084 787 9999.- –
*Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s great enjoyment and it’s great satisfaction. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society, but a society of good and true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key to one of the world’s oldest societies of men. To find out more, send an email to teleland@worldonline.co.za
*Tough Love Alberton Support Group: This is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse). Tuesdays 7am to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 and Debbie on 082 330 1378.
*Walkerville Farmer’s Market: Open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. In addition to the usual, extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey, there is a free honesty library, pony rides, face painting and more. Delicious meals are available from our various food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking available. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact Gail at gail@wfmarket.co.za or on 079 076 7680.
*Redwing Craft Market: This brings you all things new – a wider variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue on March 12 from 9am to 2pm and thereafter every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabe on 079 757 7912 for more information or to book your stall.
*Calling all old folk: Join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. A membership of only R50 is payable per annum. If you are interested, you are welcome to join them at their next or any other meeting. Afrikaans-speaking members also welcome. Phone Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074
*Interested in researching your family tree? The South East Witwatersrand Family History Society (SEWFHS) meets every second Saturday of the month at 1pm for 1.30pm, at the Dutch Reformed Church in Windsor Road, Sunnyridge, Germiston. Entrance fee for visitors is R20 and includes refreshments. Contact Annel on 079 700 6700.
*Vroue van die Woord gebedsgroep vergader weekliks om te bid vir hul huwelike, mans, kinders en die land. Dames kom op Donderdagoggende van 09:00 tot 10:00 by Orgideestraat 22, Brackenhurst, bymekaar. Vir meer inligting, kontakvir Magda Deysel by 084 406 9986.- –
*Manne van die Woordbid op Woensdagoggende, tussen 06:00 en 07:00 saam, by die admin gebou van Alberton Steel and Pipe, Sesdelaan 66, in Alberton-Noord. Vir meer besonderhede, kontak vir pastoor Mark by 071 207 3249.
*Die Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 19:00 by die NG Kerk, op die hoek van Jan Meyer en Basson strate, in South Crest bymekaar. Vir meer inligting skakel Adri Rothmann 072 686 3549.
*Would you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, on the corner of East and Victoria streets in Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to phone Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.
*Step-parent support: the group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 9am to 11am, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, at 4 FH Odendaal Street, in Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.
*Panorama flea market: come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the Panorama flea market over the next few weeks. Enjoy the entertainment and relaxing trip out of the house. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive, in Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South, with almost 400 stalls. The flea market is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
*Choir members urgently wanted: have you considered joining a choir? If you enjoy singing, why not come and join our choir? We practise on Monday nights in Brackendowns and are rehearsing for a new presentation, “Let His Praise Be Heard”. It is really beautiful, so why not come and give it a try. Call Richard on 082 344 6400 or email to scholes@websurf.co.za
*Dealing with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. This is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families to deal with. You can begin to heal again. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244. Everyone welcome.
*VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste is Sondae om 09:00. Vir navrae, kontak vir Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.
*The Shed on Route 59: this is the only undercover market south of Johannesburg. It has a large offering of fresh fruit and vegetables, waffles, food and crafts, and a nursery. Open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Free entrance. Night markets are held on the first Friday of every month, from 6pm to 10pm. Bring the whole family for a day on the farm. Follow The Shed on Route 59 on Facebook or visit www.r59shed.co.za
*Bingo on Thursdays: at 10:00, at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. For more information phone Audrey on 011 680 3774.
*Christian Book Club: meets every first Saturday of the month, at 1.30pm, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea and so on. For more info, phone 079 072 5424.
*Winds of Change Church: you are invited you to dynamic, life-changing services. Service times: Mondeor campus 8am, 10am and 6pm. Walkerville campus: 9am. For more, info contact the office on 011 941 3203.
*Toughlove: this non-profit organisation, has opened a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday, between 9.30am and 11.30 am, at Thames House, 10 Corrobrick Road, Lenasia.
