■ Senior citizens craft, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, 9.30am, 4967 5371.

■ Free playgroup, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 4959 4624.

■ Food packages, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 2pm, 0402 134 886.

Friday, July 10

■ Cardiff seniors carpet bowls and cards, new members welcome, 9am-3pm, 4945 5785 for details.

■ Tai chi, Mayfield Senior Citizens, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, 9.30am, 4967 5371.

■ Adolescent and family counselling, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-3pm, free, 4950 5018.

■ Tax help for low-income earners, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-3pm, free, bookings essential, 4959 4624.

Saturday, July 11

■ Alanon Family Group Meetings for Friends and Family of Alcoholics, Warners Bay Lions Club Hall, Warners Bay, 2-3.30pm, 0405 757 630.

■ Newcastle and Lake Macquarie friendship group for 55 to 70-year-olds, Saturday nights and Sunday outings, 0412 773 886.

Sunday, July 12

■ Over 60 singles group, meets for lunches, movies, day trips and picnics, 4959 3172.

■ Social circle for widows/widowers 60 to 75 for group social outings, 0409 712 795.

■ Seniors over 60 plus, for barbecues, lunches and outings, 4958 7998.

■ Over 60 and singles group, Sunday lunches, picnics, barbecues and travelling, phone 0421 274 744 for details.

Monday, July 13

■ Cardiff seniors bingo, new members welcome, 9.30am-1.30pm, 4945 5785.

■ Indoor bowls, Mayfield Senior Citizens, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, 9.30am, 4967 5371.

■ St Luke's Uniting Church Belmont Community Centre activity centre, includes French, crochet, knitting, cards, 9.30am- noon, 4945 0136.

■ Financial counselling, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-3pm, free, 4950 5108.

■ Gambling help counselling, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-3pm, free, 4950 5108.

Tuesday, July 14

■ Toronto West Lakes Support Group of Diabetes NSW meeting, Toronto Workers Club, 10am, 4950 6763.

■ Computers for beginners, Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-noon, 4979 8555.

■ Soprano wanted to volunteer singing at aged care facilities on Thursdays/Fridays, practice at Wallsend on Tuesday nights, must be able to hold a tune, 4965 6449.

■ Cards, Mayfield Senior Citizens, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, 9am, 4967 5371.

■ Miss Porter's House open day, 434 King Street, Newcastle West, 1-4pm, $8 adults.

■ Tai chi/qigong, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 8-9am, 4959 4624.

■ The Country Women's Association of NSW Belmont Branch friendship and craft day, 6 Glover Street, Belmont, 9am-1pm, 4943 1169.

Wednesday, July 15

■ Lake Singers rehearsal, Uniting Church Hall, Booragul, 7.30pm, (female) choristers welcome, 4943 0531.

■ Newcastle City Choir, Mayfield Uniting Church, Highfield Street, Mayfield, 7-9pm, new members welcome, newcastlecitychoir.org.

■ Indoor bowls, Mayfield Senior Citizens, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, 9.30am, 4967 5371.

■ Free legal advice service, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 2-3pm, 4959 4624.

■ Staying Home, Leaving Violence workshop, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 10.10am-1pm, 4943 9255.Belmont View Club meeting, Central Charlestown Leagues Club, 10.30am, 4945 5870.