General

Social: Still working and want to join in outings such as live shows, movies, weekends away and Sunday outings? Join a social group for single males and females, aged 50-60. Details: 0413022773 after 7pm.

Canasta: Bolivian canasta, 1pm, Castle Hill RSL Club. New players welcome. Details: Elsie, 96299138.

Social: Dural and Districts Senior Citizens Club for people 50 and over. Bingo, mahjong and indoor bowls at Dural Country Club, Wednesdays, 9.30am. Details: Helen, 96543790.

Line dancing: Rouse Hill, Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm; Stanhope Gardens, Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; Glenwood, Wednesdays, 8pm-9.30pm, Thursdays, 1pm-2.30pm. Details: cowchick@ozemail.com.au or 0430547752.

Line dancing: Beginners’ classes, 12.30pm, Don Moore Community Centre, Farnell Street and North Rocks Road. Intermediate lessons, Tuesdays, 1.30pm. Details: Julie, 95600584.

Social: Women’s Tuesday Club for those 55 and over, at Carlingford Court, 9.30am-11.15am, in third floor meeting room, for morning tea, door prize, guest speakers, friendship. Details: Louise, 98753898 or 0418609401.

Scottish dancing: Mondays, 7.30pm, Reg Byrne Community Centre, corner Fyall Avenue and Darcy Road, Wentworthville. Cost: $8. Details: Dianne, 96368248.

Art classes: Saturday kids’ art classes, room 3, Turner Buildings, Balcombe Heights, 9.30am for primary and secondary children. Details: Bernadette, 0414588670.

English: Free classes 1.30pm-2.30pm at Learning in the Hills – Leisure Learning Centre, Balcombe Heights Community Buildings, Turner buildings (room 5), 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills. Details: Des, 96398620.

Better Hearing Australia: Hearing loss management classes in Pennant Hills at Small Hall, lower level, Pennant Hills Community Centre, corner Yarrara and Ramsay roads, Tuesdays, 11am-12.30pm. Details, bookings: 97440167.

Tai chi and Qigong: Free introductory day or night class at Winston Hills, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Pennant Hills. Details: 96862282.

Canasta: Tuesdays, 7.30pm at Castle Hill RSL in the Rib Factory. Details: 96887353.

Charity knitting group: Needs donations of wool to create items to raise funds for medical equipment at Westmead Hospital. Leave donations at red-brick Turner Buildings 4 and 5, Balcombe Heights Community Buildings, 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills. Details: Robin, 0422157957.

Parents Again: A support group for grandparents who have full-time care of their grandchildren at The Hills Club, Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills. Details: The Hills Community Aid and Information Service, 96398620.

Bingo: Electronic, paperless bingo sessions at West Pennant Hills Sports Club, Monday to Friday, 10.30am and Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm. Details: 99808500.

Social: The Hills Multicultural Ladies Social Group (women over 35 only) meets at Castle Hill Library at 10.15am. Women new to the country or area welcome. Details: Levine, 0425219386 or sophisoc@gmail.com.

Elderly or disabled: Hills Community Care Group has social days for the elderly or disabled. Women’s mixed groups on Tuesdays and men’s on Wednesdays. Transport for guests. Hot lunch, games and talks. Details: 97617604.

Vision: Support group for people with changing vision meets at 10.30am at Castle Hill RSL Club on last Wednesday of the month. Details: Jack, 96802660 or Paul, 96145486.

Bridge: The ARV Bridge Club meets at the Anglican Retirement Villages at Castle Hill. Meet on a Monday at 1pm, Dover Hall, Mowll Village, Castle Hill Road; or Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays: 1pm at Barton Hall, Hopetoun Village, off David Road. Details: Sue Fairjones, 98948008 or www.arv.bridge-club.org.

Africa n drumming: For children aged 9 to 12, Tuesdays 4.30pm; adult classes second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm and first and third Thursday, 8pm. Dural Memorial Hall, 604 Old Northern Road. Cost: $20. Details: Michele Marie, 0417141262 or drum4fun.com.au.

Social: Social group for single men and women, 50 to 65. Day and night outings, activities. Details: 0413022773 (after 6pm).

Model helicopter flying: Join other beginners to help each other get electric helicopters off the ground. Details: Ken, 96341736. Mention ‘‘flying’’ if leaving a message.

Social: Hills Ladies Group for people 50-65. Friendly get-togethers, first Wednesday of month, 10.30am at D’café, shop 28, Home Hub Hills (north), Showground Road and Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill. Details: Connie, 0425253474.

Toastmasters: Oakhill Community Toastmasters meets on first and third Thursday of month at Castle Hill. Improve your communication and leadership skills. Details: Trevor, 0418863685. The Hills District club meets every second Tuesday at the Castle Hill RSL at 7pm. Details: hillstoastmasters.org.au or 0408968133.

Retirees: Sydney Hills District Branch of AIR welcomes new members to their monthly meetings on first Friday of month, at 10am, Pennant Hills Bowling Club, Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills. Details: hillsair.com or 96341186.

Probus: West Pennant Hills Probus Club is looking for 10 more people to join members on a trip to Leeton in March. Details: Gwen Baker, 98946506.

Tax help: Trained volunteers will help people on low incomes with their tax returns. Bookings: The Hills Community Aid and Information Service, 96398620.

Scouts: Give scouting a go at North Rocks Scouts. Join Joeys if you are 6 to 8, cubs if 8 to 11, scouts if 11 to 15 or Venturers if 15 to 17. Hall also available for casual or regular hire. Seats up to 80. Amenities include kitchen, tables, chairs, car parking and outdoor area. Details: Cassie, 0408293077.

Parents Without Partners: Social tennis, Castle Hill, Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Fred Caterson Reserve. Details: Lillian, 96347502.

Religion: The Spoken Word Church meets at room 5, Rouse Hill Community Centre, Clower Avenue, 10.30am-1pm, Sundays. Details: 96295176 or 0407744288.

Dance: Geetanjali Dance School teaches Indian classical and Bollywood dances at weekends at Baulkham Hills. Details: 98994961 or 0414925527.

Dance: 7pm-8pm, Wrights Road Community Centre, corner Harrington Avenue and Wrights Road, Kellyville. Details: Terasa, 96869502 or hillsbellydance.com.au.

Playgro up: Koorana Playgroup, 10am, Tuesdays and Thursdays in school term. At Don Moore Reserve, Tiernan Avenue, North Rocks. For babies, children. Details: Tanya, 88123595.

U3A: University of the Third Age has regular courses for retirees, including book and writing groups, history courses. Details: 96712284.

Yoga: Mondays, 11am, and Thursdays, 9.30am, at Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks Road, Carlingford. Beginners welcome; child-minding available. Details: Jenny, 96391938.

Singing: Rock’n’Soul Choir meets Tuesdays at Baulkham Hills Community Centre, 8pm. Details: Susie, 0431200500 or rocknsoulchoir.com.au.

Life Church: Sundays, 10am, Friday fortnightly youth programs, 8pm, corner Kings and Showground roads, Castle Hill. Details: 96809144 or iLife.org.au.

North Rocks Seniors: Meet Wednesdays, 9am, Seniors Hall, 2A Farnell Avenue, behind tennis courts. Carpet bowls, snooker, cards, bus trips, lunches. Details: Ruth Bray, 99806813.

421 Fellowship Group: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Castle Hill. Monthly activities such as dining out, visiting interesting places, events, walks, picnics, concerts, theatre, parties. Details: 98721137.