MAANDAG 3 APRIL
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het, na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NGK Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Rig alle navrae aan Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
TUESDAY 4 APRIL
Somerset West: The Cancer Care Support Group and Care and Share Group meets at CancerCare at Arun Place from 17:30 to 18:30 every first Tuesday of the month. This gathering will focus on nutrition. Future meetings will be themed family support (2 May) and treatment symptoms (6 June). All welcome. Contact Carin Schultz on 021 851 2255 for more information.
Strand: Are you single and ready to mingle? The Empire Lounge in Gants Centre is calling on professional and sophisticated singletons (between the age of 35 and 65) looking for love in a potential partner to consider attending Cupid Nights, which will be held at the trendy nightclub located at 2 Primrose Street at 20:00 every first Tuesday of the month, starting today. The event takes the format of speed dating, during which interested individuals are rotated to meet each other over a series of short “dates”. Tickets cost R100 and include a glass of wine on arrival. Dress code: Smart casual. For more information or bookings, send a WhatsApp message to 079 198 2439.Somerset-Wes: Die Helderberg- senior klub kom om 09:00 vir tee en verversings en om 09:30 vir samesang in Die Tent by die Helderberg NG kerk in Firmountweg byeen. Die gasspreker is Johan Joubert en hy kom vertel oor en vertoon foto’s van sy 2016-solo-fietsrit van L’Agulhas na Kaïro. Alle afgetredenes is hartlik welkom. Vir navrae, bel Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
WOENSDAG 5 APRIL
Strand: Die Ruimte-sentrum in Millsstraat 96 verkoop weer weekliks heerlike druiwe, vars afgelewer van De Doorns. Koste: R100 vir 3,5 kg. Bestellings moet Maandae teen 17:00 geplaas word vir afhaal op Woensdae. Vir navrae bel Jean-Marie of Gerda by 021 854 8234.Strand: The University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg holds its monthly meeting in the Strand Town Hall at 10:00. Guest speaker Professor Harold Herman, a person steeped in Helderberg history, will share his extensive knowledge of this subject with an illustrated presentation. He will provide insight into the basin’s history from the 1950s to ’70s. His presentation will comprise photographs of street scenes captured in bygone days, showing buildings now demolished, renowned farms as the predecessors knew it and other images, which trace the development of Helderberg towns such as Somerset West, Strand, Gordon’s Bay and Sir Lowry’s Pass – under the Dutch, the British, after unification of the separate states into the Union of South Africa and the republic. Copies of Herman’s autobiography, From a Local Village to the Global Village: My personal journey in education in a divided South Africa, will be on sale for R350 (cash only). All members are welcome; visitors are required to pay R20 at the door. Enquiries: 0 Denise Fourie on 072 211 1173.
THURSDAY 6 APRIL
Somerset West: The University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg Money Matters Group will meet in room 45 at Urban Voice, on the corner of Sir Lowry Pass and Schapenberg roads, at 10:00. Cilma Sorour from Alchemy Financial Solutions will deliver a presentation, “Important considerations that can impact your investment portfolio’s sustainability.” Members are required to wear their 2023 membership cards and are expected to contribute R10. Non-members are welcome at R20. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available from 09:30. For more information, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 and dschoeman2745@gmail.com.
WOENSDAG 12 APRIL
Strand: Die Hottentots-Holland-tak van die Vroue-landbouvereniging (VLV) vergader in die onthaalsaal van die Strand Noord-gemeente. Dit is ’n kleiner groepie wat interessante sprekers reël en handvaardighede uitstal, asook by gemeenskapsprojekte betrokke raak. Besoekers word hartlik uitgenooi om ’n genoeglike oggend saam met die VLV te geniet. Vir meer besonderhede skakel 083 601 9464.
SATURDAY 15 APRIL
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, takes place from 09:00 to 14:00. The market offers best-quality handmade arts and crafts. The Country Kitchen offers plenty to eat and drink, with safe parking behind Southey’s Vines. The market is child- and pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. For more details, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or visit www.countrycraftmarket.org.
THURSDAY 27 APRIL
Somerset West: Somerset West Dance Academy together with In Motion School of Dance presents the spectacular story of Creation at The Playhouse Theatre from Thursday 27 April to Saturday 6 May. The moving contemporary ballet production conveys the beautiful story of how the existence of earth and life was formed through music, light and dancing. This is a must-see for the whole family! Tickets from R200 are available from Quicket.
FRIDAY 5 MAY
Strand: Aanhouwen Work and Care Centre for Adults with Disabilities in Somerset West hosts its 18th annual Charity Golf Day at Strand Golf Club at 11:00. For bookings, contact Dr Michiel van Zyl on 079 097 7584 or manager@aanhouwen.co.za. For enquiries, contact Denise Reddell on 021 851 3798 or aanhouwen@telkomsa.net.
