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TODAY
* Learn to Paint classes are being held at the Hope City Church office, in 93A Hill Street, Muswellbrook, from 10am. For further details, phone 0418 206 707.
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* CWA Evening group meet at the CWA rooms Surman Street, Scone 6pm start. All welcome to come along.
* Grow Groups are small, friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness and improve mental health. A group meets every Wednesday at 10.30am, at Upper Hunter Community Services, corner of Bridge and Market streets, Muswellbrook. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Contact 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.org.au
* Muswellbrook Men’s Shed meets every Wednesday at 7-9 Industrial Close, Muswellbrook, from 9am. New members welcome. Phone 0474 253 256 or by email at muswellbrookmenshed@hotmail.com
* Transclub, a Transcare social group, will meet from 10am to 2pm. Contact Samm at Transcare on 6545 3113.
* Scone Historical Society Research Centre, Kingdon Street opens 9.30am to 2.30pm in the Sergeants Residence. Contact Ann on 6545 9773 or Betty on 6545 1598.
* Scone Youth Centre 5pm to 8pm. Afternoon tea provided. Canteen available. Contact Melinda Timmons on 0417 287 540.
* Country Cottage Craft card making and beading workshop, from 10am to noon at Muswellbrook library. Contact Janis on 0418 629 449.
* Scone Historical Society Museum has an exhibition in the Gray Room, on the story of the Scone Soldier’s involvement in WWI. It’s open from 9.30am-2.30pm at Kingdon Street, Scone. Phone Ann 6545 9773 or Betty 6545 1598.
* There are dance Lessons at Aberdeen Sports and Recreation Club every Wednesday night from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Cost is $5. All Welcome. Contact Lorraine on 6543 3157.
THURSDAY
* The Scone SDA Church Food Pantry is open from 1pm to 3pm weekly at 45 Barton Street, Scone. Registration is required by Centrelink or Healthcare card, but no disadvantaged person will be turned away. Phone 0490 078 105.
* The Upper Hunter Motoring Association will host their August meet and greet park up at Auto Pro, Maitland Street, Muswellbrook, from 5pm. Bring your classic car or bike. Sausage sizzle available. All are welcome, with or without that special car or bike. Contact Colin on 0428 431 857.
* There will be an Introduction Session to experience Tai Chi at Singleton CWA Hall, Pitt Street at 10am and 6pm. This is the first lesson of a 10-week ‘Tai Chi Qigong’ course run by the Australian Academy of Tai Chi. Contact instructor Alex McHarg 0409 321 403 for more information.
* The Red Door Kitchen is on in the Uniting Church Hall, Muswellbrook, on Thursdays. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and friendly company, open for lunch today between noon and 2pm.
* Learn to make Jewellery classes take place at the Hope City Church office, in 93A Hill Street, Muswellbrook, at 10am. Phone 0418 206 707.
* Upper Hunter Men’s Shed at the back of the Senior Citizens Centre, Oxford Road, Scone is a place for men to be social and have something to work on while they’re contributing to the community. All ages are welcome. Contact John on 0497 252 230.
* At the Scone Youth Centre from 4pm to 5pm there will be a free relaxation group for those younger than 18. Canteen available. Contact Mel on 0417 287 540.
* Senior Citizens Centre has Euchre and Bingo from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Robyn Edmonds on 6545 1915.
* Aberdeen Playgroup at will be at the Tennis Club from 10am to noon. Contact Monique on 0458 594 702.
* There will be linedance classes for beginner, as well as intermediate levels from 10am to noon at Scone Bowling Club. Contact Pam on 6543 2728.
* Scone Bridge Club will meet at Scone Arts and Crafts from 10am to 3.30pm. Anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. Contact Philippa on 6545 2683 or Amy on 0416 326 612.
* Lions Club of Singleton will hold their annual book sale on Thursday, July 28, Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July30. The book sale will be held in the N.A.A. Pavilion,Singleton Showground, Bathurst Street, from 9am to 5pm on each of these days with one extra hour on Thursday to 6pm. All good quality second hand items (books, magazines,games, CDs, DVDs etc) will range in price from 50c to $2.Free entry.
FRIDAY
* Have you ever wanted to learn scrapbooking? Well, here is your chance. Attend the Hope City Church office at 93A Hill Street, Muswellbrook. For more information, phone 0418 206 707.
* Homeless Person’s Week will be acknowledged with a free community barbecue at The Scone Neighbourhood Centre from 11am. All are invited to enjoy a sausage sandwich with the Upper Hunter Homeless Support team on the corner of Liverpool and Main streets. Hand knitted, warm winter beanies, generously donated by the community will be available to anyone who needs one.
* Active Over 50 Muswellbrook is a group session aimed at improving stamina, strength, flexibility, bone density and balance. Classes are suitable for beginners. There are two sessions at the Uniting Church Hall, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8.15am. Contact Julie on 6543 2517.
* Scone Library presents StoryTime. A Get Together for parents and children from 10.30am to 11.30am. Contact 6540 1183.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meet from 7.30pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Waverley Street, Scone. Contact National AA on 130 222 222.
* Scone Arts and Craft – Painters, join our small and friendly artist groups 10am to 2pm. From beginners to experienced. Contact Betty on 6543 4310.
* There is a free fitness group – Scone Community Walkfit. It’s fun, social and free, at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. They meet rain, hail or shine at 9 Stanstead Close, Scone (top of the cul-desac). Contact Agi@greatshapetoday.com.au
* Extreme Youth in Muswellbrook is an entertainment-packed night of games, music, food, and fun. The free event is at Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre from 6pm to 8pm every Friday during the school term. Contact Garth on 0418206707 or find Extreme Youth Muswellbrook on Facebook.
* Catholic Faith session will be at St James Church, Muswellbrook from 2 to 3pm. The topic is prayer and devotions. These are free sessions for Catholics wishing to learn more about their faith, or those wishing to return to the faith. Contact Monica on 0409 913 453.
* Scone Films will screen Australian comedy/drama A Month of Sundays, starring Anthony LaPaglia, John Clarke, Julia Blake and Justine Clarke. It is rated PG, it will screen at 7.30pm at the Senior Citizen's Centre, Oxford Road, Scone. Tickets are $12. To be sure of a ticket, purchase in advance at Hunt a Book, Scone. Doors open 7.15pm. Refreshments available. Running time is 1hr49. For more information, visit www.sconefilms.org.au or find Scone Films on Facebook.
SATURDAY
* The St Alban's Spring Fair will be at the St Alban's Anglican Church, Lower Brook Street, Muswellbrook, from 9am to 2pm. The fun will include market stalls, chocolate wheel, food stalls, Cafe Mobilita, Kindifarm, jumping castles, entertainment, raffles, quilt and bag display, vintage car display, and the guides book sale.
* Uniting Church - Learn Conversational English – Scone Uniting Church Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone, 2-4pm Saturdays, No cost. Contact Jackie on 6545 1429 or Greg on 6545 3176.
* Crochet and Craft group meet at the Scone library from 9am to 12pm. Free morning tea. Contact Scone library on 6540 1370.
* Wingen/Parkville CWA will host a Bingo and Afternoon Tea event at 2pm at Wingen Hall. Entry is $10 and includes four games of bingo, and scones and slices. Contact Helen on 6545 0367, or Lynne on 0414 707 615.
* There will be a garage sale and barbecue at Singleton Presbyterian Church Hall, Elizabeth Street, Singleton, from 9am. Stall varieties include cake, chocolate, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, and more. Contact Fiona on 0402 240 461 or Helen on 0427 224 350.
* Singleton Farmers & General Markets have a superb line up for our next market, which includes a music performance by local artist Scott Sphinks. Stalls include fresh bread, fruit and veg, free range eggs, fresh meat, baked goods, jams, pickles, honey, woodwork, plants and shrubs, jewellery and clothing, handbags, recycled garden ornaments and windmills, second hand books and more. Interested in holding a stall? To register, contact 0459 700 022 or email markets@singletonshow.com
SUNDAY
* The Hunter Valley Over 50s’ Singles’ Social Club meets at the Polish Hall, Grant Street, Maitland, on the first Sunday of the month at 10am. Outings include dinners, picnics, shows, movies, lunches, morning teas etc, so come along. Contact Glenda on 4934 3136 or Mary on 4951 4407 for further details.
* Hope City Church meets at Hill Street, Muswellbrook. Morning Service Sunday at 10am. Contact Pastor Garth Belford on 0418 206 707.
MONDAY
* Quilting classes take place at the Hope City Church office, 93A Hill Street, Muswellbrook, from 7pm. Phone 0418 206 707.
* Muswellbrook CWA will host a card making day at the CWA hall, Market Street, Muswellbrook, from 10.30am to 3pm. Cost is $10. Bring your own lunch. All are welcome. Contact Joy on 6541 1057.
TUESDAY
* Every Tuesday a TransCare bus travels to Tamworth from Scone, departing at 8am with connecting buses from other towns. Fare is approximately $30 return depending on where you are travelling from. Return journey departs from Tamworth at 2pm. Bookings are essential. Phone 6545 3113.
* Gidget Foundation Support Group meets monthly from 1pm to 3pm at Scone Youth Centre for those who are experiencing or have experienced, supporting a loved one with or at risk of Prenatal Depression. Contact Katrina on 0411 587 655.
* Scone CWA Craft and Friendship Day, meet Scone CWA Rooms, 10am to 3pm. Contact Carolyn 041 246 308.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in Muswellbrook. Contact the national AA helpline on 1300 222 222.
* CWA Wingen/Parkville meets from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Wingen Hall. Contact Helen on 6545 0367.
