The Weekly Times - 28th March, 2018

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 March, 2018
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Three TWT readers can win double passes to Hunters Hill Music’s
next concert on Sunday April 8 featuring the innovative Charisma Trio
in unters ill own all lexandra treet unters ill at p
he harisa rio a
professional ensemble
comprising lecturers from
Sydney Conservatorium of
Music in Ros Dunlop (clari
nets); pianist David Miller
AM (Head of Performance
Studies) and cellist Julia
der rin their ense
ble to a sparkling new level
in works by Farrenc and
Rota.
Miller is widely recog
nised as one of Australia’s
leadin pianists chaer
musicians and vocal ac
companists.
He is also highly regard
ed as a mentor for young
ensemble pianists and
repetiteurs.
David’s distinguished ca
reer has included partner
ships with many interna
tionally renowned singers
and instruentalists and
he has been a member
of a number of Australian
chamber music ensem
bles.
He has been a guest art
ist on the sta o the us
tralian National Academy
of Music and also the of
cial pianist or the nals
of the prestigious McDon
ald’s Operatic Aria.
n he coordinated
an innovative and highly
successful Collabora
tive Pianist Program at
the prestigious Australian
String Academy’s Summer
School in Sydney.
icets adults
students and children un
der 12 FREE.
TO WIN go to our web
site weeltiesco
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FF ta and ll out the
entry form; or write your
nae address and phone
number on the back of an
envelope and send to TWT
unters ill usic ox
de ntries
close 9am Monday April
2 and winners published
April 4.
Land and Sea
Fine Art
Exhibition
Award winning Hunters Hill
artist Ian Hansen is featured
in the Collection One Land
and Sea Fine Art of Australia
Exhibition now showing at
the Rochfort Gallery at 317
aifi ia ot ney.
The exhibition will be open
until Easter Monday April 2.
Other artists featured include
Barbara Campbell-
Allen, Martin Campbell,
Susanna Chen Chow, Dana
ion oanne ene
ilipi aik lle
aela onefiel eila
Lyne, Paul McCarthy, David
Preston, Gemma Rasdall,
Mellissa Read-Devine, Debbie
akinnon Lea iessen
aika aa an at
a
Gallery is open Tuesday to
Fridays from 9am to 5.30pm;
Saturday, Sunday and piblic
holidays from 10am to 4pm.
For further details contact
0438 700 712 or email: enquiries@rochfortgallery.com
Ryde Ladies
Probus
Ryde Ladies Probus - a
social club for senior citizens
is seekin ne ebes
t oes a ie ane of
interests including interestin
ontl speakes social
outings,luncheons and
friendship and fun.
The Club meets on the
second Monday each month
at Ryde/Eastwood Leagues
Club at 10.30am. Come as
a visitor and be made welcome.
Inquiries 9874 5088.
Computer courses
for Seniors
Computer Pals for Senios
est e ill ol
Shop 81, 1-55 West Pde, West Ryde
(Next to Bus Exchange Taxi Stand,
Entrance to Train Station)
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an Enrolment Day for term
2 on Thursday April 5 in
St Columb’s Church hall,
one ikson elleve
avenes est e
from 2pm.
Come and secure a
place and meet the
friendly tutors and com-
ittee o an talk to
you about your computer
needs and find a suitable
course for you.
There’ll be a short meeting
first and then enrolments
begin.
Classes are small (up to
four students) with computers
available for each
member or bring along
your own device.
You’ll receive plenty of
attention fo te knoledgeable
tutors in the
one hour classes including
Beginners, Beginners
refresh, Internet, IPad,
Iphone, Android, Photos/
Files/Email organisation
an inos pls te
brand new Computer Security
course. Classes run
each Monday to Friday for
nine eeks in sool
terms.
Term 2 commences April
30 until June 29. Fees $45
pe nine eek te pls
$25 when joining for first
time.
Enrolment inquiries
phone Margaret 9874
o aen
603.
Ryde Hunters Hill
Flora & Fauna
Preservation Officers
ank een as e
elected President at
entes ill loa
Fauna Preservation Society’s
recent AGM.
Other office bearers
inle ie esient
Cathy Merchant;
Secretary: Brigid
Dowsett; Assistant Secretary:
Pamela Reeves;
ease illip a
and Committee Members:
John Boyle, Lyn Langtry
an lfe inent
President Breen gave an
interesting and detailed
report of the activities
during the past year in-
lin openin te isitors
Centre, tours, bush
regeneration, liaising with
government bodies and
other neighbouring environmental
groups.
Clr Christopher Gordon
addressed the meeting,
pointing out where Ryde
City Council is particularly
helpful in supporting
Ryde Hunters Hill Flora
and Fauna Preservation
Society with funds and
other means.
Concord Combined
Probus Group
Concord Combined Probus
Club meet on Monday
pil at ono L
onit lb ian-
a teet ono est
commencing at 2pm.
isitos eloe o
further information contact
Barry Mealing 8765
1581.
C utl er Fo und atio n
G o l f D ay at C o nco rd
SIR Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation presents its
6th annual Foundation Cup Golf Day on Thursday
May 24 at Concord Golf Club on Majors Bay Road
Concord.
Participate in the Harvey Norman Invitational golf tournament
and enjoy a special day at one of Sydney’s most prestigous golf
clubs whilst supporting an important and worthwhile cause.
reaast sered at a eore plaer rien and oe to
tees for shot gun start at 8.15am.
uet lunch and drins in cluhouse ro p
ost or teas o our includes reaast oncourse
drins lunch and pries while this ear popular deand
CARTS will also be provided to all players and included as part
of the standard registration fee.
The Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation is a charity estab
lished in 1999 to assist people in urgent need of transport to
meet their medical and health needs.
For inquiries and registration details contact Vince Del Zio on
or eail deliosirrodenorau
WiseKids World
Mega Garage Sale
t annal ise
isol ea aae
ale fo ki’s eational
aities takes plae on
Saturday April 21 and
Sunday April 22 in the
Beecroft Scout Hall, The
Crescent, Beecroft.
Organisers Cheltenham
mothers Sue Day and
Bindi Shah said items donated
by people who are
updating their decor were
very popular.
The two friends, who
et on te of eecroft
Public School,
have been collecting all
year, but need more donated
items. Donations
are needed in time to be
sorted for sale. Drop off
to the hall is available on
Sunday April 15.
Kitchware, soft furnishings,
rugs, vases, pot
plants, toys and ladies’
accessories were best
sellers.
Sale will be open April
21 from 8am to 5pm and
April 22 from 9am to 2pm.
Sue and Bindi are
helped by other local volunteers
and donate all
funds raised to literacy
projects and schools in
chronically poor communities
through registered
charities including Roomto-Read,
100 per cent
ope illae an sool
in Uganda, and the Mary
MacKillop Foundation in
East Timor.
For drop off addresses
or to volunteer on the day,
visit their website http://
isekisolo eail
ini at isekisol
gmail.com or phone Sue
on 0418 213 212.
Chess Group
for seniors
Hunters Hill Seniors
Chess Group caters for
those who wish to participate
in social chess on a
regular basis.
Expertise isn’t required
for these informal and
social sessions. Group
eets ea enesa
afternoon at Ironwood
Company Coffee House,
ooli oa
ooli aaent to
te ooli ie otel
from 2pm to 5pm.
none tinkin of
joining the chess group
should contact Hunters
Hill Ryde Community Services’
reception on 9817-
0101 or email: office1@
hhrcs.org.au
Monte Dwyer
at Probus
Probus Club of Hunters Hill
eets on te fist esa
each month
at the Hunters Hill Club,
Madeleine Street, Hunters
Hill at 9.30am.
est speake at pil
meeting is Monte Dwyer
- former Today Show and
ABC weatherman turned
freelance journalist, author,
videographer, singer and
songwriter now travelling the
country in search of Australian
stoies a speake
is retired Mounted Police
Commissioner Don Eyb. Inquiries
9817-5434.
Writers
Fellowship
Moocooboola branch of
Fellowship of Australian
ites eet on te ti
Thursday each month in the
Meeting Room of Gladesville
Library, Pittwater Road,
laesville at p iters
from everywhere and of
all kins ae invite to ea
or just listen, and discuss
tei ok in a onvivial an
supportive atmosphere.
Inquiries John Egan 9799-
3077; email: jeganjr@hotmail.com
or Brian Rutter
9817-5508.
Epping Probus
seeks members
ppin istit obus
Club is a social club
for retired or semi-retired
Your Chamber of
Commerce Meets
EPPING: Chamber inquiries
President Tony
Hackett 9869-8900; 0418
413 226 or secretary
Betty Ockerlander 8876-
5888.
EASTWOOD: Meet
second Monday each
month. Next meeting
April 9. Inquiries president
Vic Tagg 0412 369
510 or secretary Steve
Colquhoun 9874-0221.
GLADESVILLE: Meet
third Tuesday each
month. Next meeting
April 17. Inquiries secretary
Maria Zappia
o401 158 307 or email:
maria.zappia@mortgagechoice.com.au
RIVERSIDE BUSI-
NESS: Meet first Monday
each month. After
Hours April 9 hosted by
Stryder (formerly Ryde-
Hunters Hill Transport)
at Huntleys Cove Clubhouse,
corner Karrabee
Avenue and Mortimer
Lewis Drive, Huntleys
Cove from 5.30pm to
7pm. Inquiries Marcella
Letteri 9952-8498.
WEST RYDE: Inquiries
President Nora Etmekdjian
0417 699 955.
DRUMMOYNE: Meet
first Wednesday each
month. Next meeting
April 4. Inquiries Secretary
Alex Elliott 0438
774 323 or Vice President
Paul Harcombe
0438 089 900.
Sing-a-Long with
Bell Bird Bush Band
To celebrate Seniors Week the City of Canada
Bay Museum at 1 Bent Street Concord invites you
to a FREE afternoon of nostalgia on Saturday April
7 at 2pm with the fabulous rollicking Bell Bird Bush
Band.
Be prepared to reminisce with some of your
all-time favourite bush ballads that will have
you toe-tapping and swaying in your seat. Light
refreshments available and you won’t need to
bring anything other than your best singing voice.
Along with making new friends you could learn
something new. This event is held in conjunction
with the Museum’s current display Family Fun in
the pre-Digital Age, Life as it was 100 years ago.
Discover how families entertained themselves
before: iPhones, iPads and the like including
television.
Museum open every Wednesday and Saturday
from 10am to 4pm.
Entry FREE but donations always welcome.
Inquiries 9743 3034.
en an ae seekin pesons
interested in membership.
The Club meets on the
second Monday each
month in Epping Presbyterian
Church hall from
10am to 12 noon and runs
regular social activities in-
lin speakes sial
afternoons, movie attendanes
otins alks
coffee morning teas,
theatre performances and
tos isitos ae enoaged
to attend a meeting
and consider membership.
Ladies are welcome
to attend as visitors. Inquiries
president Colin
Jones 9871-2933 or secretary
Ross Beattie 9871-
1838.
Calling all Former
Scouts & Guides
Keep Alive the Spirit
of Scouting & Guiding with the
St George’s Guilds meeting at historic
“Addington” 813 Victoria Road Ryde
Sydney Guild meets Tuesdays:
Inquiries Doris Carrall 0425 223 628
John F Booth AM 9807 6666
Visitors welcome but RSVP for seating & catering.
SUNDAY APRIL 15
2pm - 4pm
Special exhibitions of Scouting, Girl Guide
and Guild memorabilia on display
Open Days 3rd Sunday February-November
Admission FREE - Afternoon Teas served
Inquiries:
Doris Carrall 0425 223 628
Lyn Donald 0402 256 920
Ron Paton 0418 408 323
St George’s Guilds
in Australia
Golden A’s
Social Group
Macquarie Golden A’s is a
social group for seniors over 55.
e ol eekl eetins
on Mondays between 9.30am
and 11.30am at Macquarie
Centre in the Events room at
Events Cinemas. For just $5 a
eek oe alon an eno a
eekl atp an ane to
ake ne fiens
a eek te ave entetainers
and interesting guest
speakes fo an o e also
ol a ae an ave a tain
table with plenty of bric a brac
and home-made goodies to
help support the club.
They also have monthly outings.
Inquiries Anita 0415 815
141.