DIARY
Thursday 18 December
St Mark’s Anglican Debutante Ball, Warwick, May 2015. If you are thinking of making your debut, the organisers need applications by February 2015. Phone Sharon on 4661 4708 or email St Mark’s Anglican Deb Ball Committee at warwickanglican@bigpond.com
Christmas Down Under. Top of the Travellator, Rose City, daily until 20 December, 9.30am to 1.30pm. Free family photos, free activities such as craft, storytelling face painting. Supported by Warwick Churches together and their volunteer parishioners. Contact Dianne 4661 3527, 0427 000 887 or Sue 0427 962 281.
Friday 19 December
Tenterfield Presbyterian Family Fourth Annual Tenterfield Gift. Friday 19 December and 20 December, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Enjoy the spirit of Christmas for 10 minutes or two hours. Enjoy good conversation, Christmas lights on the big tree, light display inside the church, free sausage sizzle, free coffee, tea and cakes, free jumping castle, free fingernail art by Linda, Christmas carols, Bible story revealed in photo caption on the big screen. All are welcome.
Saturday 20 December
Eileen Skuse will be appearing at the Book Warehouse in Rose City Shopping Centre for a book signing of her autobiography Too Many Homes.
Sunday 21 December
Market in the Mountains. Christmas Markets. Stanthorpe Civic Centre. 8am – noon. Make it, bake it, sew it, grow it. Stanthorpe Crafters and Hobbyists Assoc. www.marketinthemountains.org for more information, phone 0417 760 529.
Warwick Charity Markets Christmas Markets. Town hall car park. 8am – noon. We will have face painting, treasure hunt, stilt walker, balloon twister and Father Christmas will be dropping in and handing out sweets to everyone who has been good this year. Inquiries: phone Virgil 4527 4195 or Maggie 0404 993 507.
Thursday 25 December
Christmas Day Christian Church Service. 8am at Tenterfield Presbyterian Family Church, 117 Logan Street, Tenterfield, followed by a free community breakfast in the Church’s Manners Street Hall commencing at 9.30am. Merry Christmas to everyone.
Saturday 27 December
Woodenbong Yowie Country Market and Music Day. Woodenbong public hall and grounds. 8am-3pm. Variety of stalls, hot food and espresso coffee, live music, sheltered cafe seating, W.A.G. arts, children’s playground, wheelchair access. Insured sites $12. Inquiries: Carey 02 6635 1176.
DIRECTORY
ORGANISATIONS
Baha’i Faith, for information and meeting times in Warwick phone: 4661 3862 or 4661 7790 and for Stanthorpe phone: 4681 2618.
Border Landcare Organic Group. Fourth Saturday of the month. Phone Sarah Hamlyn-Harris on 4681 2962.
Lions Club of Warwick. Criterion Hotel, First and third Wednesday monthly. Fellowship 6.30pm-7pm. Phone Trevor Sheeran (07) 4661 2469 or Mike Keim (07) 4661 8493.
Over Eaters Anonymous. Serving Southern Downs meets weekly in Clifton. Phone 4697 3185 or 4612 3201.
Queensland Community Care Network. Looking for volunteers. Phone Karen 4667 0607, email karen@qccn.org.au or visit website www.qccn.org.au.
CVC Drop-In Centre. Every Friday, 9am-11am. CVC Hall, Corner Albion and Mary streets, Warwick. All are welcome. Phone: 4661 2120 or Info: www.cvc.org.au
Warwick Veteran and Vintage Vehicle Club. People interested in restoring vintage vehicles. Phone: Joe 0488 922 345.
Warwick Men’s Shed. Meets every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, 9am-noon. Broadband for Seniors, free internet access and tuition. Phone: 0490 170 569.
Warwick Weight Crunchers. Community Centre, Oak Tree Retirement Village. 12 O’Leary Street, Warwick. Meets Mondays 9am. Phone: Rosemary 0402 006 222.
Stanthorpe “Baha’i Faith, for information and meeting times in Warwick, phone 4661 3862 or 4661 7790 and Stanthorpe 4681 2618.
Warwick Theosophy Group meets on the last Sunday each month, Warwick Library room. 12.30pm-5pm. Guest speaker each month, starting at 1.30pm. Open group, all are welcome. Phone Suzie 4661 2309.
OTHER
Fr Joe McKey Archives/Museum, Old St Mary’s Church, Palmerin Street, Warwick. Visits are welcomed and may be arranged by phoning the curator on 4661 3497.
Handicraft classes. QCWA qualified teachers, Wednesday 9am-11am, cost $3. QCWA Tea Rooms, 56 Grafton Street, Warwick. Phone Nola 4661 3481 or Audrey 4661 2509.
Stanthorpe Brass Band. Rehearses Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm. Band Centre, Weeroona Park. Phone 4681 1855.
“Yowie Country Market” and Music Day. Woodenbong Sub-Hall and grounds, 8am, Routine last Saturday monthly. Insured stall sites $12. Phone Carey (02) 66351176.
CARDS
500 Cards. Every Wednesday 9am-noon at the Stanthorpe RSL. Phone John or Jan on 4681 3761.
Cards Anyone? Crazy whist, Tuesday 10am, Friday 2pm, Warwick RSL Club. Phone 4661 7288 or 4661 1929.
Killarney Senior Citizens. Cards every Wednesday 1.30pm, and bowls 1.30pm Tuesday. Phone 4664 1208.
Warwick and Districts Card Crafters Group, first Wednesday monthly. Warwick Library, 11am-2pm, all are welcome. Contact Darlene 4661 2916 or Paula 4661 4266.
CHILDREN SERVICES
Kids Club. Wesleyan Chapel, corner Wood and William streets. Wednesday 3.50pm-5pm, Grades 1-7. Phone Joyce 4667 0124 or Pastor Doug Baigrie 0439 838 525.
Tenterfield Playgroup Association. Meets every Friday 10am-noon at the RSL Hall on Molesworth Street. Parents and carers of children under five welcome, just bring morning tea for yourself and your child. Phone Rachel 0429 436 756.
Australian Breastfeeding Association. Stanthorpe, First Thursday each month 9.30am, 8 Corundum Street. Phone 0409 001 634 or email www.breastfeeding.asn.au.
CHURCHES
Christian Victory Centre. 10am Sunday. 13 Mary Street, Warwick. Phone 4661 2515 or visitwww.cvc.orq.au
Granite Belt Baptist Church. Every Sunday 9.30am-6pm. Meeting at Little Theatre, Connor Street, Stanthorpe. Phone 4681 0350.
Stanthorpe Seventh Day Adventist Church. Meets each Saturday, 9.30am: Bible study and 11am divine service, Caves Road. Phone 4681 2065 or 4681 1382.
Wesleyan Methodist. Corner Wood and William streets, Warwick. Family service, 9am Sunday. All are welcome. Phone Pastor Doug Baigrie on 0439 838 525.
CLUBS
Granite Belt U3A. Friendship and learning. Meets third Thursday each month. Phone the secretary on 4681 3495.
Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise. Breakfast meeting each Thursday 7am-8am at Gardens Galore, Albion Street, Warwick. All are welcome. Phone: Peter Rodeck 0408 154 478.
Seniors Table Tennis Group over 55. Every Monday, 9am – 11am. Club house next to squash courts. Phone Christine 4666 1239 or Una 0406 274 377.
St Mark’s Indoor Bowls Club. Meets every Wednesday night 7.30pm at St Mark’s Hall, Warwick. Phone Ed 4661 8885.
St Andrew’s Tennis Club. Welcomes new members. Play every Wednesday 8.30am and Saturday afternoon, corner of Stacey Street, Warwick. Phone 4661 2340.
St. Andrew’s Indoor Bowls Club. Thursday, 1.30pm Williams Hall, Warwick. Phone Jean 4661 8117 or Ruth 4667 1393.
Stanthorpe and District Naval Subsection. Meets every fourth Sunday, Stanthorpe RSL, lunch available at club, general meeting at 1.30pm. Phone the president on 4681 3375.
Stanthorpe Toastmasters. Second and fourth Thursday monthly, 7pm, Adult learning Centre, McGlew street, Stanthorpe. Visitors welcome (no charge). Phone Keith on 07 4683 2100.
Tenterfield Community Gardens. Saturdays, 2pm-5pm. Working bee behind Tenterfield TAFE, High St. Everyone welcome to join us in producing fresh produce in a friendly and social setting. Contact Granite Borders Landcare on 02 6736 3500.
Tenterfield Arts and Craft Society. Thursdays at the Visitors Information Centre, Rouse St from 10am-2pm. Bring lunch. Phone: 02 6736 3973 or 02 6736 3709.
Tenterfield All in Together Shed. Thursdays at the TAFE barn, Wood Street. Men and Women join in, learn new skills and work on projects. $2 donation for a cuppa and biscuit. Phone Ian Docherty 0402 305 003.
Tenterfield Petanque (Pe-Tong) Group. Thrusdays, 1.30pm-5pm, Millbrook Park, Naas Street, Tenterfield. Petanque is a social game with simple rules and lots of fun. Playing fee $3. Bring a chair and afternoon tea. Phone Jan and Warwick Firth 02 6736 3445 or Robyn and Tom Short 02 6736 4980.
The Southern Downs Jazz Society. Phone Terry 4664 1713.
The Qld Justices Association Warwick Branch meets bi-monthly at the Warwick RSL meeting room, 6.15pm. All JPs or Commissioners for Declaration are welcome. For more info phone Fiori Cruz 0409 964 278 or Brendan Holland 0407 756 377.
U3A Warwick. For friendship, learning and sharing skills. Phone Erica 4667 0848.
Warwick Artist’s Group. Willi Street. Monday 1pm-4pm art group, Tuesday 10am-1pm textile art, Wednesday 10am-noon acrylics, Friday 10am-noon water colours. Inquiries to Sue Keong 0402 460 919.
Warwick Central Indoor Bowls. Thursday night 7.30pm, Saturday 1.30pm, at St Mary’s Hall. Open afternoons, names by 1.15pm please. Phone Luke 4667 1375 or Ruby 4664 4163.
Warwick Choral Society. Practices Monday night, choir hall, Percy Street, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Phone 4661 5173.
Warwick City Brass Band. Rehearses Monday 7pm-9pm. New players welcome, all ages. Phone 4661 7631 or 4661 3714.
Warwick Contact Bridge Club. Monday 1pm, Wednesday evening, and Friday 1pm, Wallace Street. Phone 4661 2045 or 0423 276 790.
Warwick Day VIEW Club. Meets third Wednesday 11 am for lunch at Warwick Golf Club. Phone Michele 4661 5339.
Warwick and District Country Music Club practice night, second and fourth Wednesday monthly, 7pm at Slade Hall. Phone 4664 1374, 4667 1483 or 4666 6062.
Warwick Potters Association. 63 Horsman Road. Gallery opened Wednesdays and Saturdays. Inquiries phone Raye: 0402 307 637.
Warwick Red Hatters meet second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December. Phone Florence 4661 3914 or Margaret 4661 2326.
Warwick R.S.L Crazy Whist. Tuesday morning 10am, Fridays 2pm. New players are welcome. Phone 4661 7288 or 4661 1481.
Warwick Thistle Pipe Band. Practices each Friday night at the band room, Albert Street, 7pm. Players and learners most welcome. Phone 4661 3547.
Warwick Theosophy Group meets last Sunday of each month, Warwick Library room 12.30pm-5pm. Guest speaker each month starting at 1:30pm. Open group, all welcome. Phone Suzie. 4661 2309.
Warwick Toastmaster Club. Second and fourth Tuesday each month, Warwick Library rooms, 7.30pm. Phone (07) 4661 1956 or (07) 4661 1420.
Warwick Shire Woodcrafters meets last Wednesday evening every month, 7.30pm – 8.30pm and every Saturday morning. Phone Wayne Vince on 07 4661 9282.
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