Community Diary
Markets
Rozelle markets are on all weekend at Rozelle Public School in Darling St.
Leichhardt markets every Saturday at Orange Grove Public School, Leichhardt.
Organic food and farmers market at Orange Grove Public School from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Details: 9999 2226.
Balmain craft markets in St Andrews Church grounds, opposite Gladstone Park in Darling St, from 9am to 4pm every Saturday. Details: Allan on 0418 765 736.
Glebe markets on Glebe Point Rd have clothes, books, records, junk, alternative therapies and more fro 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Organic food and farmers market at the 142 Addison Rd Community Centre, from 9am to 2pm every Sunday. Details 9999 2226.
Yoga
Iyengar yoga classes at the Leichhardt Yoga Room, Level 1, 7 Norton St. All levels Tuesday to Saturday. Bookings: 0403 841 734.
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes, every Thursday, 7.30pm, Glebe Town Hall. Details: 9566 4021.
Hatha yoga classes are held at Forest Lodge Public School for all levels. Details: 9518 8505.
Yoga In Daily Life Centre, 102 Booth St, Annandale has regular classes for all levels. It also runs thai chi and pilates classes. Details: www.yogaindailylife.org.au or 9518 7788.
Iyengar yoga classes for beginners are held most days at The Yoga Nook, corner of Durham St and Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill. Details: 9550 9155.
End the weekend with a yoga and relaxation class at Samadhi Yoga, 36 Lennox St, Newtown. Details: 9517 3280.
Drop-in yoga for women at Annandale Neighbourhood Centre from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Mondays during school terms. Details: 9560 3011.
Iyengar yoga classes at Lilyfield Community Centre from 6.15pm to 7.45pm on Mondays for experienced students and from 8pm to 9.15pm on Tuesdays for beginners. Details: 9818 5261.
Meditation
Free Mantra Meditation and gauranga breathing classes, Mondays, 7pm, at Glebe Town Hall. Details: 9660 2152.
Free meditation (sahaja yoga) classes at Glebe Town Hall at 7.30pm on Thursdays. Details: 9566 4021.
Buddhist nun Kelsang Shechog conducts evening meditation classes at Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Rd, on Tuesdays and at Dickson Space, 35-39 Dickson St, Newtown on Thursdays. Katrina Stucki conducts classes at Balmain Primary School on Mondays. All classes are between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Cost: $14. Details: www.meditateinsydney.org or 9387 7717.
Meditation and ascension classes are held from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursday at Newtown yoga rooms in Dickson St. Details: 0402 114 611.
Meditation, tai chi and hatha yoga, is practised at Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursdays. Details: 9560 3011.
Buddhist meditation classes at Dickson Space, Newtown, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursdays. Details: 9387 7717.
Buddhist meditation classes, Balmain Public School, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Mondays. Details: wwwmeditateinsydney.org
Toastmasters
Leichhardt Toastmasters meets from 7.15pm to 9pm o the first and third Thursday of the month at Balmain Leagues Club, Victoria Rd, Rozelle. Details: 9818 3563.
Petersham Toastmasters meets from 7pm to 9.30pm every second and fourth Thursday at Petersham RSL in Regent St. Details: Ross 9662 2375 or caspian62@bigfoot.com.
Erskineville Toastmasters meets at the Joseph Sargeant Community Centre, 60 Prospect St, Erskineville, at 7pm on the first and third Monday of the month. Details: Mark on 0401 940 521.
Dance
Learn authentic Argentine tango at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd, 7.30pm-9.30pm Wednesdays, 7.30pm to midnight Fridays. Details: 0415 992 744.Traditional tango at the Associazione Napoletana, 1 Marion St, Leichhardt, Wednesday, 7pm. Details: 0414 431 722.
Bellydance, tribal and latin style fusion at the New Dance Studio in Petersham, 2/104 New Canterbury Rd. Details: 0409 087 700.
Salsa lessons for beginners, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 8pm-9pm, Tuesday. No partner required. Details: 0415 431 199.
Play Cuban salsa and latin music, join a big band or learn to sight read at a workshop/ensemble in Annandale from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday. Bookings: 9569 1893.
Jazz, tap and ballet classes for children aged 5-16 at Dance Star, Holy Trinity parish hall, Erskineville, from 11am to 4pm, Saturday. Details: 0402 016 091.
Tango classes at Marrickville Hard Court Tennis Club from 5pm to 9pm on Sundays. Details: 0414 431 722.
Bellydance upstairs at 18a Enmore Rd, Newtown. from 7pm to 8pm on Fridays. Details: 9590 4425.
Learn bellydance, tribal and latin style fusion at the New Dance Studio, 2/104 New Canterbury Rd, in Petersham, 12pm on Saturdays. Details: 0409 087 700.
Adult beginners tap lessons at Leichhardt Public School from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesdays. Details: 9590 8076.
Community
Adult pottery classes are held on Thursday nights from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Glebe Town Hall, 160 St John's Rd, Glebe. Cost: $80 for 4 weeks (includes materials) Details: Kirsty on 0417 698 728 or visit www.kirstywalker.com.au
Newtown Amnesty International Group meets at 7pm the second Tuesday of each month at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. Details: 9517 1206.
Glebe Area Tenants Group at 5pm meets last Monday of month at Old Fire Station, Mitchell St, Glebe. Details: 0410 152 037.
Glebe Community Action Group meets at 7pm on the last Wednesday of the month at the Old Fire Station, 113 Mitchell St, Glebe. Details: 9692 7308.
Al-Anon support group for family and friends of alcoholics meets at the Presbyterian Church hall, Campbell St, Balmain, from 10am to 11.30am on Mondays and at the Hannaford Centre, Rozelle, 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesdays. Details: 9279 3600.
Group for women aged 40 and over meets at Old Fire Station in Mitchell St, Glebe, from 10am to noon on Tuesdays. Details: 9552 9603.
Our Place Support Centre at St Luke's Anglican Church from 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays. Details: 9557 4219
Drop-in lunch at St Luke's Anglican Church, Enmore, every from 11am to 2pm on Thursdays. There are meals and activities. It's free. Details: 9557 4219.
Bingo at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre from 10am to 1pm on the second Friday of the month. Details: 9516 4755.
Wrap with Love is a social knitters group that meets at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre every Thursday. Details: 9516 4755.
St John Ambulance Glebe division meets at 90 Australia St, Camperdown from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesdays. New members are welcome. Details: 0408 271 607.
Four-week healthy lifestyle classes in nutrition, exercise and relationships are held at Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre from 2pm to 4pm on Fridays. Details: 9560 3011.
Children
Preschool storytime at Balmain Library every Thursday at 11am.
Children's pottery classes held between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Thursdays until April 3 at Glebe Town Hall Suitable for children aged from five to 12. Cost: $100 for the term (includes all materials). Details: Kirsty on 0417 698 728 or www.kirstywalker.com.au
Dulwich Hill Playgroup meets from 10am to 12pm every second Friday at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall, Herbert St, Dulwich Hill. Details: 0401 856 881.
Children's Church at The Mustard Seed, Ultimo/Pyrmont Uniting Church at 9.30am on Sundays. Details: 0405 352 897.
Newtown Playgroup meets at Newtown Public School cottage from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesdays. Details: 0405 918 180.
Out and About Storytime for pre-school children meets at Franklyn St playground, Glebe, from 10.30am to 11am on Wednesdays. Details: 9566 1285.
Preschool storytime at Leichhardt Library at 11am every Wednesday.
Playtime at St Stephen's Church hall in Newtown from 10am to 11.45am on Thursdays.
