What's on in your area

• FRIDAY August 1

ENRICHMENT: Mimosa Public School, Frenchs Forest, hosts students from Northern Sydney Region schools in enrichment workshops for music, art, dance and environmental science. Phone Carrie  94518049.
PRAYER GROUP: Combined Christian Churches meet 6pm at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 28 Vineyard St, Mona Vale.  Phone 99180507.
HANDY VOLUNTEER: Parent support Group in Dee Why needs maintenance/gardener for minor up-keep help two hours fortnightly. Pleasant atmosphere. Phone Northside Community Connect on 99317777.
SENIORS LUNCH: Avalon Seniors lunch, from noon to 1pm at Avalon RSL. Cost $7.50, includes glass of wine. Transport available. Phone 99708399.
BRIDGE: Supervised bridge play, 10am to noon at Peninsula Bridge Club, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood. Phone Colin 94501099 or Harley 99796707.
KIDS' CLUB: At Beacon Hill Anglican Church, 3.30pm to 5pm for years K to five at Tristram Rd, Beacon Hill. Phone David 99721082.
SENIORS LUNCH: Manly Seniors tasty three-course meal, 11am to 1.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, Pittwater Rd, Manly. Cost $6. Phone 89669925.
TAP DANCING: For adults of all ages at Narrabeen Tramshed. Fun, fitness, toning. And Wednesday. Phone Chris 99796595.
MEAT AND MONEY: Superdraw at Newport Arms Hotel of monster meat trays and cash. Cash jackpot price this week drawn 6pm in the upstairs' bars. Phone 99974900.
OVEREATERS ANON: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively, 7pm at South Pacific Hospital, 18 Beach Rd, Curl Curl. Phone Frances 99745916.
DANCING AND BOWLS: Indoor bowls, 10am to 1.30pm. Phone John 99707785. And live-band dancing 2pm to 4pm. Phone June 99138821. Both at Narrabeen Senior Citizens' Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood.
HEALING HURTS: Healing for hurts and habits, 12-step Peninsula Vineyard Church program, 7pm to 9pm. At  Level 1, 693 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced, 7pm to 8.30pm at Narrabeen Tramshed. Phone Neil on 99131560.
TENNIS: Tennis players all ages welcome, 9am to noon at cnr Balgowlah Rd and Condamine St. Phone Betty on 94010380.
AL-ANON: Family group meets 1pm to 2.30pm at Mona Vale Community Centre, Mona Vale Hospital. All welcome.
AIR LEAGUE:  Australian Air League Manly Squadron accepting new members, 8-18 years. Meets 7.30pm at Hinkler Park Clubroom, Pittwater Rd, Manly. Phone Keith, 94863034.
SENIOR TENNIS: Senior gents wanted for tennis, 9am to noon at Balgowlah Tennis Court, cnr Condamine and Balgowlah streets, Balgowlah. Phone 94010380.
DEEP TAI CHI: Weekdays am and pm at Manly Seniors Centre. All ages and all levels of fitness welcome. Focuses on nerve strengthening and includes a cuppa. Phone Sheila 99493047.
EXERCISE: Strengthercise classes for older adults to improve balance and bone density, 10am at Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre, 27 Pittwater Rd. Phone Lesley 99076343.  
DEE WHY SENIORS: Dee Why School for Seniors meets in term time at Uniting Church Hall, Avon Rd, on  Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Phone Rosemary 99840947 or Barbara 99812283 .
LIFE MASTERY: Attitudinal healing and life mastery course. Learn to change your life by changing your attitudes. Phone 94518080.
ASTROLOGY: Astrology for beginners, a focus group once monthly. Phone Thomas 99070813.
BRIDGE: At Neelandia Dutch Club, cnr Bantry Bay Rd and Gratten Cres, Frenchs Forest, 7.30pm. All welcome. Phone 94510469.

• SATURDAY August 2

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS: Once-a-month drivers, helpers, to delivery meals to the elderly on Northern Beaches. Make your own team or join ours. Also driver for 12-seater bus needed Fridays once/twice a month. Phone Northside Community Connect 99317777.
FOREST FUN: St Alban's Anglican Church forest fair 8am to 2pm at 67 Bantry Bay Rd Frenchs Forest. Jumping castle, pony rides, flying fox, bacon-and-egg brekkie and Bush Fire Brigade vehicle. Phone 99755410 or 94518886.
BRIDAL GOWNS: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Raglan St Manly fundraiser from 8.30am. And tomorrow. Bargains, cakes, jam, pickles, books. Ex-rental bridal gowns. Phone Betty 94519068 or Barbara 99762801.
STAMP FAIR: North-Side Stamp Fair with Manly Leagues Club Stamp Club meet 10am to 3pm at Manly-Warringah Leagues Club, Brookvale. Phone Gloria 99774076.
BARGAIN DAY: Bargains galore at St John's Anglican Church Dee Why, 8am to noon  cnr Avon Rd and Oaks Ave, Dee Why. Phone 99718694.
FRIENDLY TENNIS: ATA Tennis Club offers mixed doubles social tennis 1pm to 4pm and tomorrow 10.30am to 1pm followed by cheese platter on pool terrace. All ages welcome. Competitions and other functions. Phone 94521300.
MOVING MEDITATION: For busy minds and no experience. Free community group 7am at Newport Beach SLSC. Phone Jules 84079548.
BAHA'I: Pre-school, children's and youth workshops weekdays and weekends until August 14 at Shop 18, Forestville Shopping Centre. For times and events phone 99989222.
PLAY SOLO: Play a round of 500 or solo with the Lakeside Aces 7.30pm at Narrabeen Tramshed. Phone Beverley 99973992.
ADDICTS' SUPPORT: A 12-step program to explore the spiritual side 8am at St Faith's Church, 7 Clarke St, Narrabeen. Phone Ruth 99811048.
VILLAGE FAIR: Mosman Village art and craft market 8am to 3pm at Spit Junction village green by Mosman Civic Centre. Gourmet food, entertainment, 150 stalls. Phone 99784181.
MANDARIN CHAT: Mandarin (Chinese) conversation group for advanced students studying Mandarin meet 10am to noon at Dee Why Primary School in term time. Phone Daniel 99840703 or Zhang 99383809.
SOCIAL OVER 55s: Regular meetings. New members sought for Peninsula Solo's Over 55s. Weekly outings. Phone Kitty 99393128.
TEEN SUPPORT: Ala-teen meeting for children 7 to 17 years affected by adults drinking, 4pm to 5pm at Harbord Public School, Oliver St, Harbord. Phone 92793600.
CANCER SUPPORT: Friends with Cancer free personal consultations for cancer sufferers based in Mona Vale. Counsellor and cancer recoverer. Phone Glenn 99978220.
FOOD FAIR: Growers and producers with pony rides, stalls, fresh produce, plants and flowers 8am to 2pm at St. Ives Showground. Phone 99992226.
LAWN BOWLS: For the over 50s at Manly Club for Seniors. Lessons and bowls supplied free. Annual subscription $5. Also on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Phone George 99493835.
GARAGE SALE: Alongside the Organic Food Market at Chatswood Public School 9am to 1pm.
TABLE TENNIS: Social and competition table tennis practise 3.30pm at Manly Vale Community Centre, cnr Lovett and Condamine Sts. Cost $5, concession $2. Phone Jill 99716812.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 8am at Narrabeen Tramshed (building facing lake). Phone Frances 99745916.
NET TRAINING: Cricket players 1pm at Lake Park nets. Also Wednesdays 4.30pm. Phone John 99711066:
FLYING BOATS: Exhibition on Sydney's golden age of aviation at Museum of Sydney until September 14 daily 9.30am to 5pm. Adults $10, children $5, family ticket $20. Phone 92515988.
AA SUPPORT: Al-Anon Family Group for relatives and friends of alcoholics meets 4pm at Harbord Primary School, Oliver St, Harbord. Phone 92793600.
BINGO: With Bill Cowan from 11am to 2pm at Dee Why Senior Citizens Club, 34 Howard Ave. Phone 99719029.
SENIORS BOWLS: Lawn bowls for seniors lessons and bowls supplied free at The Manly Club for Seniors - today, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casual dress. Annual membership $5. Phone George 99493835.
CANS FOR CASH: Pittwater Lions Club cash-a-can 8.30am to noon, cnr Golf Ave and Barrenjoey Rd Mona Vale near Scout Hall. Phone 99138558.
TAI CHI ON GRASS: At James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why Beach 8.30am to 9.30am. Call Tina 89010906.
LAUGH IT OFF : Forest Laughter Club (free) meets every Saturday morning at 9am at the Frenchs Forest Showground pavillion, Blackbutts Road, Belrose. Contact: Bev Robinson at 94516140.
AL-ANON MEETS: Al-Anon for relatives and friends of alcoholics meets 4pm at Harbord Primary School, Oliver St, harbord. Phone 99705630.
CRICKET TRAINING: Players needed. Training 1pm at Lake Park North Narrabeen. Phone John 99711114.
ORGANIC FOOD: Manly West Organic market 8am to 2pm at Manly West Public School, Hill St, Balgowlah.

• SUNDAY August 3

HERITAGE FAIR: Heritage and Craft Fair 9am to 3pm at St Ives Showground Mona Vale Rd with 200 stalls of quality craft, kids' activities, entertainment, gourmet food. Phone 45764160.
FUN RUN SIGN UP: First 500 to sign up for August 24 Pub2Pub fun run and walk from Dee Why beach to Newport Arms get a pedometer. Online registrations at pub2pub.com.au
BUSH WALK: Warringah Bushwalking Club easy-medium 12km walk in Garigal National Park - St Ives. Phone Judy 99839859.
CHURCH CRECHE: To allow parents to worship at 10m service, children three to 12 year olds enjoy scripture stories and craft at St John's Anglican Church Dee Why joining parents for holy communion afterwards. Phone Sandra 99718694.
FILM ACTING: Learn film and television performance for the camera. Evening classes in Avalon. Phone Peter 99185971 b.h.
SUPPORT FOR OTHERS: Holyoake Focus program for those affected by the problems of alcohol, drugs and gambling in others. Information on bookings 99042700.
WILDFLOWER WALK: Katandra Bushland Sanctuary for walks on the wildflower side 10am to 4pm at Lane Cove Rd, Ingleside. Donation entry $3. Phone 99798077.
ENGLISH FOR LIVING: Reading, writing and speaking in free two-hour private lessons with a trained tutor. Phone Literacy Network 94525840.
FRIENDLY BRIDGE: Friendly fun game 12.45pm at Manly Legues Club Pittwater Rd, Brookvale. Phone David 99721627.
SUPPORT GROUP: Turnaround drug and alcohol support group for addicts and their families meet at Christian City Church. Phone Glen 94501425.
DINNER DATE: Dinner and desert after  family worship service 5.30 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church cnr Oxford Falls and Tristram Rds, Beacon Hill. Phone 99721082
BRAZILIAN CHRISTIANS: Brazilian Christian Church at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Raglan St Manly, 6pm for snacks and fellowship in Portuguese and English. Phone Barbara 99762801.
CANCER SUPPORT: Support group Friends with Cancer offers personal support to sufferers, family or friends. Phone 99978220.
TAI CHI: For serious beginners 8am to 9am in Manly. Cost $3. Phone Alex 99483202.
SCRAPBOOKING: Join other scrapbookers, meet new friends or come to learn how. Phone Susan 99727447.
CAT ENCLOSURES: Cat enclosures on display at Manly Warringah Animal Welfare League NSW  160 Mona Vale Road Ingleside 9am to 11am daily to show how to keep safe your cat and wildlife. Phone 99138731.
TENNIS: Players of reasonable standard for friendly, social group at Oxford Falls. And Saturdays. Phone John 94512467.
FREE MEDITATION: Meditative prayer, philosophy, music, fun embracing all world religions without alignment 9am to 10.30am at Manly Community Centre, Wentworth St. All welcome, all ages. Phone Martin 99734997.
AA SUPPORT: Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics meets 5pm at Mona Vale Hospital Community Health Centre. Phone 92793600.
FREE CROQUET: From 10.30am at Manly Croquet Club, cnr Balgowlah and Pittwater Rds. Phone Dulcie 99078804.
DANCE IN MANLY: Dance English Sequence (a form of ballroom) 1pm at Manly Club for Seniors, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly. Beginners welcome. Also Wednesday, Thursday. Cost $1.20 Phone Les 99396920.
ORGANIC FOOD: Market held 8am to 1pm at Parkway Hotel grounds, Frenchs Forest Rd East. Phone 99992226.

• MONDAY August 4

TAX HELP: For low income earners and pensioners throughout July to October at Northside Community Connect, 30 Howard Ave, Dee Why. By appointment only. Phone 99317777
CRAFT TIME: A craft afternoon with tea and a chat 2pm to 4pm at St Martin's Hall, Libya Ave, Allambie Hts. Phone Anne 99383375.
SENIORS LUNCH: Noon to 1pm at Berry Hall, Narrabeen Lake. Cost $6.50. Transport available. Phone 99708399.
MAKE A SPEECH: Learn public speaking with Balgowlah Toastmasters 7.15pm at Balgowlah RSL. Phone Sammi 99492317.
DIABETES AUSTRALIA: Meets 7.30pm at Dee Why RSL. Talk by Dr Linda Benney, psychologist on diabetes burn-out. Phone Lesley 99137285.
COMPENSATION: Tom Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commisioner for Human Rights and Equal Opportunitiy Commission is guest speaker at Aboriginal Support Group meeting 7.15pm at Nelson Heather Centre, North Narrabeen. Free entry, no bookings needed. Phone Vanessa 99705456 or Lizzie 99182594.
BADMINTON: Avalon Badminton Club meets 8pm to 10pm at Avalon Community Centre. Players from 18 years welcome. Cost $8. Phone 99180310.
PLAY TIME: St John's Dee Why play time for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with attending parents or grandparents 9.30am to 11.15am at St John's Parish Centre, Avon Rd, Dee Why. Mondays and Thursdays. Phone Lynette 99718694.
CRAFT GROUP: Craft and leisure group meets 9.30am at 46 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills for classes in patchwork/quilting, embroidery, bridge, Italian, scrapbooking and card making. Phone Margaret 94502328.
KIDS' ART CLASSES: Little Easels art classes 3.30pm to 5pm after school tuition in painting, drawing, sculpture, collage and printmaking for ages 5 to 12. In term time, after school and during school holidays. Phone Jenni 99492258.
SENIORS' TENNIS: Social tennis for ladies and men at Allambie Heights this morning. Phone Nina 94513950 or George 99491294.
FREE DELIVERY: Warringah Library offers free delivery of library books, CDs, DVDs, talking books and magazines for Warringah residents with permanent disability or illness affecting mobility. Phone 99422449.
LEARN SALSA: Learn to dance salsa and bachata from Cuban teacher Moro 7pm at Calabrian Bowling Club, Campbell Ave, Manly Vale. Phone Gaby 95183274.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 7pm at Forestville Senior Citizens Centre. Phone Lucy 99756446.
TAI CHI: For serious beginners 7.45am to 8.30am in Manly. Cost $3. Phone Alex 9948-3202.
ECKHART TOLLE: Listen, watch and read the spiritual teacher's work every monday night 7.30pm in Avalon. Phone Lizzy 99189108 /
DRIVERS NEEDED: Volunteer drivers urgently needed by Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport. Phone Pat 99715110.
CHESS CLUB: From 7.30pm at Manly League Club, Brookvale. Phone Chris 92218390.
FRAIL/ELDERLY: Dee Why RSL Day Club for Seniors 10am to 2pm at Dee Why RSL. Games, entertainment, outings. For elderly/frail. Some transport available. Lunch/tea $5. Phone Hank 99827446.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 11am at Mona Vale Hospital. Phone Jackie 99705574.
MEDITATION: Charity meditation 5.45pm to 6.30pm at North Narrabeen. Donation $5. Phone 99705478
SEE THE LIGHT: Non-denominational meditation by Southern Cross Academy of Light 7.30pm to 9pm at St John's Uniting Church Hall, cnr Yeo and Barry Sts, Neutral Bay. Cost $15. Phone 99754905.
SINGERS: Sing Australia Choir meet to sing 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Collaroy Plateau School. No auditions needed. Phone Betty 99828220
DEE WHY SENIORS: Meet at Dee Why Senior Citizens, 34 Howard Ave Dee Why every day 10am to 3.30pm for many activities. Today Mah-jongg, chess and indoor bowls  Cost $1 includes tea/coffee. Phone 99719029.
ART/PAINTING: From 10am to 1pm at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Barbara 99180424.
COME DANCING: Ballroom dancing 1pm to 2pm at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Hamish 99731057.
MEDITATION CLASS: All welcome, suitable for all levels. Exhale Studio, level 1, 55 Avalon Pde. Bookings Jules 84079548.

• TUESDAY August 5

CANCER SUPPORT: Manly Cancer Support Group meets 10am to noon at Manly Hospital. Guest speaker homeopath Debbie Rayfield. Phone Therese 89010204.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS: Meet 8pm at Dee Why RSL. Bring a friend. New members welcome. Phone Suzee 99399707.
PARKINSONS: Disease Support Group morning tea 10am to noon at Balgowlah RSL to meet members of new Manly-Mosman support group. Parking available. Phone Jenny 99496339.
SENIORS' SHOW: Musical entertainment for seniors with Robyn Pinson and Guest artists 10am to 11.30am at Manly Senior Citizens Centre. Phone 99774648.
SPEAK UP: Harbord Diggers Toastmasters meets 7pm at the club. Phone Edward 90099282.
ROTARY: Dee Why Warringah Rotary meets 6.30pm at Dee Why RSL for dinner with a speaker. Cost $25. Members and non-members welcome. Phone Chrstine McCormack 99722534.
ENGLISH FOR LIFE: Language and life skills for non-English speakers 9.15am to 11.15am and 7pm to 8.15pm at St Martin's Hall, Libya Cres, Allambie Heights. Phone Roslyn 99397336.
STRENGTH-ERCISE: Classes for older adults to improve balance and bone density 10am at Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre, 27 Pittwater Rd. Also Fridays. Phone Lesley 99076343.
CHRISTIAN 55 PLUS: Interdenominational senior's church meets 10am to 11am for morning tea. Phone Rev. Patricia Mills 99797073
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Francophones de Manly meet for French conversation 6.15pm to 7.45pm at Manly Library. Phone Deidre 94512367.
CARERS PROGRAM: Support groups Monday to Friday for those looking after someone at home. Training/information and stress management courses and free counselling. Phone Denise at Northside Commuity Connect: 99317750.
STRESS PROGRAM: GROW helps those with depression, anxiety, emotional stress. A 12-step program. Anonymous, non-denominational. At 7-15pm to 9.15pm at St. Kevin's Church Hall, Oaks Ave, Dee Why.  Phone 96331800.
MEN'S CHORUS: Men's Chorus of the Northern Beaches rehearses 7.30pm Trinity Hall, Tristram Rd, Beacon Hill. Phone Chas 99812505 or Warren 94519837.
TABLE TENNIS: From 10am to 1.30pm at Narrabeen Senior Citizens Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood. Phone Babs 99131078.  English sequence/new vogue dancing 11am to 2pm Phone Anne 99825096 or Len 99863503.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced 7m to 8.30pm at Avalon Uniting Church Hall. Phone 99723772.
CAPOEIRA:  Lessons in the brazilian art blending martial arts, acrobatics, rhyhm and song 7pm at Manly West Public School.   Also Tuesdays. Phone Dean 99799608
SENIORS MEET: Balgowlah School for Seniors 9.30am to 2.30pm. Art, bridge, laughter therapy, solo, knitting, crochet, french and italian lessons. Phone Julie 99827761.
ROTARY DINNER: Dee Why Warringah Rotary dinner 6.30pm at Dee Why RSL. Dinner $25. Booking essential. Phone Ted 99053947.
STEPPING OUT: English Sequence and New Vogue dancing 11 am to 2pm, phone Len 9986-3503. Table tennis 10.30am to 1.30pm at Narrabeen Senior Citizens' Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood. Phone Babs 99131078.
AFRICAN DANCE:  Dynamic African dance moves taught 7pm to 8.30pm at Manly Senior Citizens Centre, opposite Manly Fisho's Club. Phone Rebekah 99398114.
TAI CHI AT VETS: Gentle exercise for all 2.30pm to 3.30pm at RSL War Vets Retirement Village Theatre, Collaroy Plateau. Cost $5. Phone Tina 89010906.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced 10am to 11.30am at Avalon Recreation Centre. Also 7pm to 8.30pm at Avalon Uniting Church Hall. Phone 99723772.
SMALL GROUP FITNESS: High energy fitness personal training session $15 12.15pm to 1pm at Manly Dance, 33 Pittwater Rd, Manly, cnr Dennison/Pittwater Sts. Phone Kat 99763515.
ROTARY VENUES: At Terrey Hills 7pm; Balgowlah RC at Wakeshurst Golf Club 6.15pm and Belrose RC at Belrose Bowling Club 6.15pm Phone Chrstine McCormack 99722534. 

• WEDNESDAY August 6

CARERS' NETWORK: Swap experiences and information at information meeting 1pm at 30 Howard Ave, Dee Why. Phone Denise or Marina 99317750.
HOMEWORK: For parents, tips to avoid kids' tears and tantrums 7.30pm to 9pm at Clever Kids Education Centre Northern Beaches. A free session. Bookings Sonja 99385419.
DISABILITY IN SCHOOLS: Volunteers wanted by Spastic Centre to promote disability awareness in primary schools, 11am to 12.30 at 321 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills. Phone Jodie 94797257.
FRIENDLY BRIDGE: Fun game 10.45am at Manly Leagues Club Pittwater Rd Brookvale. Phone David 99721627.
GARDEN COMPETITION: Clontarf and Balgowlah Heights Garden Competition. Join us at 10am for walks around local gardens. Three awards monthly. Phone Robert 94002377.
INDOOR BOWLS: At the Friendship Club of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Raglan Street Manly 9.30am to noon. Morning Tea. Phone Barbara 99762801.
LAPIDARY: Wingala Lapidary and Craft Group meets 10am to 4pm at Harbord Park Clubroom . Cut and polish semi precious stones and make your own jewellery. And tomorrow. Phone Janice 94009331 or Marie 94163106ah.
ROTARY: Of Pittwater meets 7.30pm at The Royal Motor Yacht Club Newport. Phone President 80050320.
MUSIC AND SONG: Concert from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at Narrabeen Senior Citizens' Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood. Phone Pam 99182468.
CANCER SUPPORT: Friends with Cancer free personal consultations for cancer sufferers based in Mona Vale. Counsellor and cancer recoverer. Phone Glenn 99978220. .
TURPIES TRIVIA: Trivia night with host Ian Turpie 7pm at Manly Rugby Club. Prizes. Free entry. Try new Italian restaurant Tommys. Phone 99776425.
ENGLISH CLASSES: Free English language classes (in term time) 10.30am to 12.30pm at St David's Anglican Church, 697 Warringah Rd, Forstville during term time. Group and individual tuition at all levels. Conversation and grammar. Phone 94518329 or 94515242.
STROKE RECOVERY: Manly Balgowlah Stroke Recovery Club meets 10.30am to 12.30pm at Balgowlah RSL. Phone Edna 99840804 or Penny 94530898.
STROKE RECOVERY: Forestville Stroke Recovery Club meets 10am to noon at Forestville RSL. Phone Faye 94514014.
TAP DANCING: For adults of all ages at Narrabeen Tramshed. Fun, fitness, toning. Phone Chris 99796595.
MASSAGE: Essential Wellbeing ten-minute massages 10am to noon at 16a/818 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. Phone 9982-2666.
EATING DISORDERS: Anorexia, bulimia. There is a solution. Group meets 7.15pm at Beach Rd, Curl Curl. Phone 99705227 or 99078680.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS: To take elderly people to medical and other appointments in Warringah and local government areas. Phone Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Aid 99133244.
HABLA ESPANOL?: Spanish language conversation group meets 6.15pm to 7.45pm at Manly Library. Phone Gary 99776863.
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? French conversation 4.30pm to 6pm at Mona Vale library. Phone Hooshang 9918-0849 or Sarita 99705906.
DANCE CEROC: Easy, fun, high-energy partner dance class 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Manly-Warringah Leagues Club. First class $12. Phone 94101111.
HEALING SERVICE: From 6pm to 7.30pm at St Andrew's Cathedral, George St Sydney. Phone 92651660.
YOGA: Drop in for gentle flowing power yoga designed for all abilities 12.15pm to 1.15pm at 33 Pittwater Rd, Manly. Phone Katherine 99763515.
MEDITATION: Free meditation 7.30pm to 8.15pm at St Joseph's Church side chapel, Waterloo St, Narrabeen. Phone 92405277.
SOAPBOX GROUP: Discussion from 1pm to 3pm at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Jan 99187624.

• THURSDAY August 7

YOGA: Meditation and relaxation for beginners. Yoga 5pm to pm; meditation and relaxation 6.15pm to 7pm at Manly Community Centre, 12 Wentworth St. Donation welcomed.
ROTARY VENUES: Brookvale Rotary Club meets 12.30pm at Manly-Warringah Leagues Club. Manly Sunrise Rotary Club meets 6.45am at Manly Pier Restaurant. Phone 99722534.
BEGINNERS TAI CHI: At James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why beach behind surf club 10am to 11am. Phone Tina 89010906.
ART/PAINTING: From 9.30 am noon at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Carol 99743305. 
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Uniting Church, Marmora St, Harbord Cost $4. Good gentle exercise for singles or couples. Phone 99774131 or 99711646.
BADMINTON: Good social badminton players 18-plus meet 12.30pm at North Curl Curl Community Centre, Abbott Rd. No children please. Also Tuesdays. Phone Jane 99187567 or Anne 99605843.
CEROC DANCING: Learn ceroc modern jive partner dance. Easy to learn and partners not essential 7.15pm to 10.30pm at Pittwater RSL auditorium. Phone 99052468.
SENIORS LUNCH: Forestville seniors lunch noon to 1pm at Forestville Senior Citizens Centre, Starkey St, Forestville. Cost $6.50. Transport available. Phone 99708399.
BODY BLITZ: Body/cardio workout with experienced personal group training 4pm to 5pm at Manly Dance, 33 Pittwater Rd, Manly. Cost $18. Phone 99763515.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Northside Community Connect. Free Legal Referral Program 6pm to 8pm at 30 Howard Ave, Dee Why. Free advice available from a local solicitor. No appointment necessary. Phone 99317777.
PLAYGROUP: Pre-schoolers and toddlers 9.30am to 11.30am at Brookvale Public School hall. Phone 99054168.
ART CLASSES: Daytime art classes in Manly Vale. Learn botanical painting and drawing or landscape painting. Join award-winning artist and friendly group. Phone Diana 99491984.
GOLF CROQUET: Free introductory lesson 9.30am to 10.30am at Manly Croquet Club, cnr Balgowlah and Pittwater Rds. Phone Florence 94530271
TENPIN BOWLING: Northern Starts Tenpin Bowling Leauge 9.45am at Bowling Centre Dee Why RSL. Free child-minding. Parking. Monique 99139748.
SCOTTISH DANCING: Scottish country dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St David's Uniting Church, crn Howard Ave and Avon Rd, Dee Why. Phone Neil 9981-4769 or Dorothy 99823437.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Or overeating, self-help group meets 7pm at Forestville Senior Citizen Centre, Phone Lucy 99756446.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced 7pm to 8.30pm at Narrabeen Tramshed Community Centre. Phone 99723772.
DANCING YEARS: Dance English Sequence 1pm at Manly Senior Citizens Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly. All Welcome. Cost $1.20. Phone Les, 99396920.
AVALON TANGO: Avalon Argentine tango classes. Beginners 7pm. Intermediate 8pm at Palm Beach RSL. Phone 99182905.
TOUGHLOVE: Toughlove NSW helping parents troubled with teenagers/young adults' behavioural problems meets 7.20pm at St. Martin de Poores Church Hall, 149 Prahran Ave, Davidson. Phone Judy 94513077.
SENIOR LADIES TENNIS: This morning at Epworth Park, Elanora . Phone Jan 99796510 or June 99825671.
CHOIR PRACTISE: Manly Warringah Choir rehearse 7.30pm at Collaroy Plateau School. Phone Pat 99189170
STEAK OUT: Eat out at the Newport Arms Steak Night - only $14.
PLAYGROUP: From 10am at New Life Baptist Church, 28 Fisher Rd, Dee Why. Phone Deborah or Greg 99715209.  
PSYCHIC READINGS: At  Essential Wellbing all day by appointment at 16a/818 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. Phone 99822666.
CARDS / MAH-JONGG: At Dee Why Senior Citizens, 34 Howard Ave Dee Why. Open every day from 9.30am to 3pm for many activities. Cost $1 includes tea/coffee. Phone 99719029.
LEARN TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes for beginners 9.30am at corner of Pittwater Rd and Lake Park Rd, Narrabeen. Phone John 99745156.
MEDITATION: Drop-in meditation classes 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Manly Community Centre, 12 Wentworth St, Manly. Cost $14. Phone 93877717.
SALSA AROBICS: From 6pm to 7pm at North Steyne Surf Club Manly. For all fitness levels. Phone Ruth 80137307.

• FRIDAY August 8

SENIORS LUNCH: Avalon Seniors lunch from noon to 1pm at Avalon RSL. Cost $7.50 includes glass of wine. Transport available. Phone 99708399.
BRIDGE: Supervised bridge play 10am to noon at Peninsula Bridge Club, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood. Phone Colin 94501099 or Harley 99796707.
KIDS' CLUB: At Beacon Hill Anglican Church 3.30pm to 5pm for years K to five at Tristram Rd, Beacon Hill. Phone David 99721082.
SENIORS LUNCH: Manly Seniors tasty three-course meal 11am to 1.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, Pittwater Rd, Manly. Cost $6. Phone 89669925.
TAP DANCING: For adults of all ages at Narrabeen Tramshed. Fun, fitness, toning. And Wednesday. Phone Chris 99796595.
MEAT AND MONEY: Superdraw at Newport Arms Hotel of monster meat trays and cash. Cash jackpot price this week drawn 6pm in the upstairs bars. Phone 99974900.
OVEREATERS ANON: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 7pm at South Pacific Hospital, 18 Beach Rd, Curl Curl. Phone Frances 99745916.
DANCING AND BOWLS: Indoor bowls 10am to 1.30pm. Phone John 99707785. And live-band dancing 2pm to 4pm. Phone June 99138821. Both at Narrabeen Senior Citizens' Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood.
HEALING HURTS: Healing for hurts and habits 12-step Peninsula Vineyard Church program 7pm to 9pm, Level 1, 693 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. \
TAI CHI: Begginers to advanced 7pm to 8.30pm at Narrabeen Tramshed. Neil Phone 99131560.
TENNIS: Tennis players all ages welcome 9am to noon at cnr Balgowlah Rd and Condamine St. Phone Betty 94010380. AL-ANON: Family group meets 1pm to 2.30pm at Mona Vale Community Centre, Mona Vale Hospital. All welcome.
AIR LEAGUE:  Australian Air League Manly Squadron accepting new members 8-18 years. Meets 7.30pm at Hinkler Park Clubroom, Pittwater Rd Manly. Phone Keith 94863034.
SENIOR TENNIS: Senior gents wanted for tennis 9am to noon at Balgowlah Tennis Court, cnr Condamine and Balowlah Sts, Balgowlah. Phone 94010380.
DEEP TAI CHI: Weekdays am and pm at Manly Seniors Centre. All ages and all levels of fitness welcome. Focuses on nerve strengthening and includes a cuppa. Phone Sheila 99493047.
EXERCISE: Strength-ercise classes for older adults to improve balance and bone density 10am at Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre, 27 Pittwater Rd. Phone Lesley 99076343.  
DEE WHY SENIORS: Dee Why School for Seniors meets in term time at Uniting Church Hall, Avon Rd Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Phone Rosemary 99840947 or Barbara 99812283 .
LIFE MASTERY: Attitudinal healing and life mastery course. Learn to change your life by changing your attitudes. Phone 94518080.
ASTROLOGY: Astrology for beginners, a focus group once monthly. Phone Thomas 99070813.
BRIDGE: At Neelandia Dutch Club, cnr Bantry Bay Rd and Gratten Cres Frenchs Forest, 7.30pm. All welcome. Phone 94510469.

• SATURDAY August 9

FRIENDLY TENNIS: ATA Tennis Club offers mixed doubles social tennis 1pm to 4pm and tomorrow 10.30am to 1pm followed by cheese platter on pool terrace. All ages welcome. Competitions and other functions. Phone 94521300.
MANDARIN CHAT: Mandarin (Chinese) conversation group for advanced students studying Mandarin meet 10am to noon at Dee Why Primary School in term time. Phone Daniel 99840703 or Zhang 99383809.
SOCIAL OVER 55s: Regular meetings. New members sought for Peninsula Solo's Over 55s. Weekly outings. Phone Kitty 99393128.
TEEN SUPPORT: Ala-teen meeting for children 7 to 17 years affected by adults drinking, 4pm to 5pm at Harbord Public School, Oliver St, Harbord. Phone 92793600.
CANCER SUPPORT: Friends with Cancer free personal consultations for cancer sufferers based in Mona Vale. Counsellor and cancer recoverer. Phone Glenn 99978220. .
FOOD FAIR: Growers and producers with pony rides, stalls, fresh produce, plants and flowers 8am to 2pm at St. Ives Showground. Phone 99992226.
LAWN BOWLS: For the over 50s at Manly Club for Seniors. Lessons and bowls supplied free. Annual subscription $5. Also on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Phone George 99493835.
GARAGE SALE: Alongside the Organic Food Market at Chatswood Public School 9am to 1pm.
TABLE TENNIS: Social and competition table tennis practise 3.30pm at Manly Vale Community Centre, cnr Lovett and Condamine Sts. Cost $5, concession $2. Phone Jill 99716812.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 8am at Narrabeen Tramshed (building facing lake). Phone Frances 99745916.
NET TRAINING: Cricket players 1pm at Lake Park nets. Also Wednesdays 4.30pm. Phone John 99711066:
FLYING BOATS: Exhibition on Sydney's golden age of aviation at Museum of Sydney until September 14 daily 9.30am to 5pm. Adults $10, children $5, family ticket $20. Phone 92515988.
AA SUPPORT: Al-Anon Family Group for relatives and friends of alcoholics meets 4pm at Harbord Primary School, Oliver St, Harbord. Phone 92793600.
BINGO: With Bill Cowan from 11am to 2pm at Dee Why Senior Citizens Club, 34 Howard Ave. Phone 99719029.
SENIORS BOWLS: Lawn bowls for seniors lessons and bowls supplied free at The Manly Club for Seniors - today, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casual dress. Annual membership $5. Phone George 99493835.
CANS FOR CASH: Pittwater Lions Club cash-a-can 8.30am to noon, cnr Golf Ave and Barrenjoey Rd Mona Vale near Scout Hall. Phone 99138558.
TAI CHI ON GRASS: At James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why Beach 8.30am to 9.30am. Call Tina 89010906.
LAUGH IT OFF : Forest Laughter Club (free) meets every Saturday morning at 9am at the Frenchs Forest Showground pavillion, Blackbutts Road, Belrose. Contact: Bev Robinson at 94516140.
AL-ANON MEETS:Al-Anon for relatives and friends of alcoholics meets 4pm at Harbord Primary School, Oliver St, harbord. Phone 99705630.
CRICKET TRAINING: Players needed. Training 1pm at Lake Park North Narrabeen. Phone John 99711114.
ORGANIC FOOD: Manly West Organic market 8am to 2pm at Manly West Public School, Hill St, Balgowlah.

SUNDAY

FILM ACTING: Learn film and television performance for the camera. Evening classes in Avalon. Phone Peter 99185971bh.
SUPPORT FOR OTHERS: Holyoake Focus program for those affected by the problems of alcohol, drugs and gambling in others. Information on bookings 99042700.
WILDFLOWER WALK: Katandra Bushland Sanctuary for walks on the wildflower side 10am to 4pm at Lane Cove Rd, Ingleside. Donation entry $3. Phone 99798077.
ENGLISH FOR LIVING: Reading, writing and speaking in free two-hour private lessons with a trained tutor. Phone Literacy Network 94525840.
FRIENDLY BRIDGE: Friendly fun game 12.45pm at Manly Legues Club Pittwater Rd, Brookvale. Phone David 99721627.
SUPPORT GROUP: Turnaround drug and alcohol support group for addicts and their families meet at Christian City Church. Phone Glen 94501425.
DINNER DATE: Dinner and desert after  family worship service 5.30 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church cnr Oxford Falls and Tristram Rds, Beacon Hill. Phone 99721082
BRAZILIAN CHRISTIANS: Brazilian Christian Church at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Raglan St Manly, 6pm for snacks and fellowship in Portuguese and English. Phone Barbara 99762801.
CANCER SUPPORT: Support group Friends with Cancer offers personal support to sufferers, family or friends. Phone 99978220.
TAI CHI: For serious beginners 8am to 9am in Manly. Cost $3. Phone Alex 99483202.
SCRAPBOOKING: Join other scrapbookers, meet new friends or come to learn how. Phone Susan 99727447.
CAT ENCLOSURES: Cat enclosures on display at Manly Warringah Animal Welfare League NSW  160 Mona Vale Road Ingleside 9am to 11am daily to show how to keep safe your cat and wildlife. Phone 99138731.
TENNIS: Players of reasonable standard for friendly, social group at Oxford Falls. And Saturdays. Phone John 94512467.
FREE MEDITATION: Meditative prayer, philosophy, music, fun embracing all world religions without alignment 9am to 10.30am at Manly Community Centre, Wentworth St. All welcome, all ages. Phone Martin 99734997.
AA SUPPORT: Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics meets 5pm at Mona Vale Hospital Community Health Centre. Phone 92793600
FREE CROQUET: From 10.30am at Manly Croquet Club, cnr Balgowlah and Pittwater Rds. Phone Dulcie 99078804.
DANCE IN MANLY: Dance English Sequence (a form of ballroom) 1pm at Manly Club for Seniors, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly. Beginners welcome. Also Wednesday, Thursday. Cost $1.20 Phone Les 99396920.
ORGANIC FOOD: Market held 8am to 1pm at Parkway Hotel grounds, Frenchs Forest Rd East. Phone 99992226.

MONDAY

TAX HELP: For low income earners and pensioners throughout July to October at Northside Community Connect, 30 Howard Ave, Dee Why. By appointment only. Phone 99317777
CRAFT GROUP: Craft and leisure group meets 9.30am at 46 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills for classes in patchwork/quilting, embroidery, bridge, Italian, scrapbooking and card making. Phone Margaret 94502328.
SENIORS LUNCH: Noon to 1pm at Berry Hall, Narrabeen Lake. Cost $6.50. Transport available. Phone 99708399.

BADMINTON: Avalon Badminton Club meets 8pm to 10pm at Avalon Community Centre. Players from 18 years welcome. Cost $8. Phone 99180310.
PLAY TIME: St John's Dee Why play time for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with attending parents or grandparents 9.30am to 11.15am at St John's Parish Centre, Avon Rd, Dee Why. Mondays and Thursdays. Phone Lynette 99718694.
KIDS' ART CLASSES: Little Easels art classes 3.30pm to 5pm after school tuition in painting, drawing, sculpture, collage and printmaking for ages 5 to 12. In term time, after school and during school holidays. Phone Jenni 99492258.
SENIORS' TENNIS: Social tennis for ladies and men at Allambie Heights this morning. Phone Nina 94513950 or George 99491294.
FREE DELIVERY: Warringah Library offers free delivery of library books, CDs, DVDs, talking books and magazines for Warringah residents with permanent disability or illness affecting mobility. Phone 99422449.
LEARN SALSA: Learn to dance salsa and bachata from Cuban teacher Moro 7pm at Calabrian Bowling Club, Campbell Ave, Manly Vale. Phone Gaby 95183274.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 7pm at Forestville Senior Citizens Centre. Phone Lucy 99756446.
TAI CHI: For serious beginners 7.45am to 8.30am in Manly. Cost $3. Phone Alex 9948-3202.
ECKHART TOLLE: Listen, watch and read the spiritual teacher's work every monday night 7.30pm in Avalon. Phone Lizzy 99189108 /
DRIVERS NEEDED: Volunteer drivers urgently needed by Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport. Phone Pat 99715110.
CHESS CLUB: From 7.30pm at Manly League Club, Brookvale. Phone Chris 92218390.
FRAIL/ELDERLY: Dee Why RSL Day Club for Seniors 10am to 2pm at Dee Why RSL. Games, entertainment, outings. For elderly/frail. Some transport available. Lunch/tea $5. Phone Hank 99827446.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Self-help program for those who eat compulsively 11am at Mona Vale Hospital. Phone Jackie 99705574.
MEDITATION: Charity meditation 5.45pm to 6.30pm at North Narrabeen. Donation $5. Phone 99705478
SEE THE LIGHT: Non-denominational meditation by Southern Cross Academy of Light 7.30pm to 9pm at St John's Uniting Church Hall, cnr Yeo and Barry Sts, Neutral Bay. Cost $15. Phone 99754905.
SINGERS: Sing Australia Choir meet to sing 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Collaroy Plateau School. No auditions needed. Phone Betty 99828220
DEE WHY SENIORS: Meet at Dee Why Senior Citizens, 34 Howard Ave Dee Why every day 10am to 3.30pm for many activities. Today Mah-jongg, chess and indoor bowls  Cost $1 includes tea/coffee. Phone 99719029.
ART/PAINTING: From 10am to 1pm at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Barbara 99180424.
COME DANCING: Ballroom dancing 1pm to 2pm at Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon. Phone Hamish 99731057.
MEDITATION CLASS: All welcome, suitable for all levels. Exhale Studio, level 1, 55 Avalon
TUESDAY

ENGLISH FOR LIFE: Language and life skills for non-English speakers 9.15am to 11.15am and 7pm to 8.15pm at St Martin's Hall, Libya Cres, Allambie Heights. Phone Roslyn 99397336.
ROTARY: Dee Why Warringah Rotary meets 6.30pm at Dee Why RSL for dinner with a speaker. Cost $25. Members and non-members welcome. Phone Chrstine McCormack 99722534.
 
STRENGTH-ERCISE: Classes for older adults to improve balance and bone density 10am at Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre, 27 Pittwater Rd. Also Fridays. Phone Lesley 99076343.
CHRISTIAN 55 PLUS: Interdenominational senior's church meets 10am to 11am for morning tea. Phone Rev. Patricia Mills 99797073
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Francophones de Manly meet for French conversation 6.15pm to 7.45pm at Manly Library. Phone Deidre 94512367.
CARERS PROGRAM: Support groups Monday to Friday for those looking after someone at home. Training/information and stress management courses and free counselling. Phone Denise at Northside Commuity Connect: 99317750.
STRESS PROGRAM: GROW helps those with depression, anxiety, emotional stress. A 12-step program. Anonymous, non-denominational. At 7-15pm to 9.15pm at St. Kevin's Church Hall, Oaks Ave, Dee Why.  Phone 96331800.
MEN'S CHORUS: Men's Chorus of the Northern Beaches rehearses 7.30pm Trinity Hall, Tristram Rd, Beacon Hill. Phone Chas 99812505 or Warren 94519837.
TABLE TENNIS: From 10am to 1.30pm at Narrabeen Senior Citizens Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood. Phone Babs 99131078.  English sequence/new vogue dancing 11am to 2pm Phone Anne 99825096 or Len 99863503.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced 7m to 8.30pm at Avalon Uniting Church Hall. Phone 99723772.
CAPOEIRA:  Lessons in the brazilian art blending martial arts, acrobatics, rhyhm and song 7pm at Manly West Public School.   Also Tuesdays. Phone Dean 99799608
SENIORS MEET: Balgowlah School for Seniors 9.30am to 2.30pm. Art, bridge, laughter therapy, solo, knitting, crochet, french and italian lessons. Phone Julie 99827761.
ROTARY DINNER: Dee Why Warringah Rotary dinner 6.30pm at Dee Why RSL. Dinner $25. Booking essential. Phone Ted 99053947.
STEPPING OUT: English Sequence and New Vogue dancing 11 am to 2pm, phone Len 9986-3503. Table tennis 10.30am to 1.30pm at Narrabeen Senior Citizens' Club, Nelson Heather Centre, Jackson Rd, Warriewood. Phone Babs 99131078.
AFRICAN DANCE:  Dynamic African dance moves taught 7pm to 8.30pm at Manly Senior Citizens Centre, opposite Manly Fisho's Club. Phone Rebekah 99398114.
TAI CHI AT VETS: Gentle exercise for all 2.30pm to 3.30pm at RSL War Vets Retirement Village Theatre, Collaroy Plateau. Cost $5. Phone Tina 89010906.
TAI CHI: Beginners to advanced 10am to 11.30am at Avalon Recreation Centre. Also 7pm to 8.30pm at Avalon Uniting Church Hall. Phone 99723772.
SMALL GROUP FITNESS: High energy fitness personal training session $15 12.15pm to 1pm at Manly Dance, 33 Pittwater Rd, Manly, cnr Dennison/Pittwater Sts. Phone Kat 99763515.
ROTARY VENUES: At Terrey Hills 7pm; Balgowlah RC at Wakeshurst Golf Club 6.15pm and Belrose RC at Belrose Bowling Club 6.15pm Phone Chrstine McCormack 99722534.