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

■ Spirit tae kwon do, for ages 5+, Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, 6 – 7.30pm, 0422 133 911.

■ ComputerPals for Seniors, Eastlakes, one-on-one classes on computers and tablets,17 James Street, Charlestown,4945 2042

■ Carers morning tea, support group for carers by Carers Action Network, venue changes, 0419 448 562

■ Golf Croquet,  9am to 11.30 am, Straight Drive, Toronto, 4959 2300.

■ Cardiff Seniors Club, bowls and cards, 52 Harrison St, Cardiff, 9am to 3pm, new members welcome, 0406 727 455.

■ Adamstown Combined Pensioners housie, 153A Brunker Road, Adamstown, 10.30am, lunch and transport available within the local area, 4956 1004.

■ ComputerPals for Seniors, Eastlakes, one-on-one classes on computers and tablets,17 James Street, Charlestown,4945 204

■ Lake Macquarie Family History group meeting, 10am-4pm, Marmong Point Community Hall. Visitors and new members welcome. 4959 5403

■ Over 60s ladies friendship group for singles, meets for various social activities,  0487 908 503

■  NSW Justices Association -  Lake Macquarie Branch community desk for witnessing and signing of  documents, Edgeworth Town Centre, 10am - 12pm, 0416 124 604 or email lakemacquarie@nswja.org.au.

■ Alanon Family Group Meetings  for Friends and Family of Alcoholics, Warners Bay Lions Club Hall, 2 Sweet St, Warners Bay, 2pm to 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.

■ Newcastle Scrabble Club, Panthers (now Wests), King Street, 12pm-4pm, adults and beginners welcome, 4956 3008.

■ The Lake Macquarie Family History Group meeting, 10am to 4pm at Marmong Point Community Hall 31B George Street Marmong Point.  Visitors and new members welcome,49 595403, lmfhg.org.au

■ Social Circle for widows and widowers aged 65 to 75 for group social outings, 0409 712 795

■ Friendship Group: open to all, weekend social activities. Newcastle, Maitland & Lake Macquarie. 0487908503.

■ Over 60s ladies friendship group for singles, meets for various social activities,  0487 908 503

■ Over 65 singles group, meets for lunches, movies, day trips and picnics, 4963 4621

■  NSW Justices Association -  Lake Macquarie Branch community desk for witnessing and signing of  documents, Edgeworth Town Centre, 10am - 12pm, 0416 124 604 or email lakemacquarie@nswja.org.au.

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

■ The Lake Macquarie Over 50s singles Group activity,  phone 4903 0121 for more information.

■ Social Circle for widows and widowers aged 65 to 75 for group social outings, 0409 712 795

■ Golf Croquet,  9am to 11.30 am, Straight Drive, Toronto, 4959 2300.

■ Cardiff Seniors Club, bingo, 52 Harrison St, Cardiff, 9am to 1.30pm, new members welcome, 0406 727 455.

■  Newcastle East/West GAPS group (Grandparents as Parents) meeting, St Andrews Anglican Church Hall, Church St, Mayfield, 11am-12.30pm, 0408 215 940.

■ 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, indoor bowls, darts, table tennis, board games, creative writing, 9.30am until 12 noon,  4945 0136.

■ Spirit tae kwon do, for ages 5+, Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, 4.30 – 7.30pm, 0422 133 911.

■ Newcastle Family History Society monthly meeting,  Lambton Mechanics Institute rooms, 68 Elder St, Lambton, 4957 8296.

■ Community Kitchen Singers Community Choir, 178 Glebe Road, Merewether Uniting Church, all welcome, 4.30-6pm, stay for dinner, 0411 133 679.

■ The Country Women’s Association of NSW Belmont Branch friendship and craft day, Senior Citizen’s Hall, 6 Glover Street, Belmont, 9am to 1 pm, 4943 1169.

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

■ ComputerPals for Seniors, Eastlakes, one-on-one classes on computers and tablets,17 James Street, Charlestown,4945 2042

■ Coach trips, make friends, leaves from Toronto, 4959 2047.

■ Merewether All-Sorts, entertainment, exercises, games, friendship for all with or without disabilities. 178 Glebe Rd, Merewether, Uniting Church hall, 10am-2pm, 0411 133 679.

■ Golf Croquet,  9am to 11.30 am, Straight Drive, Toronto, 4959 2300.

■ Fast Track Toastmasters Club meets at Central Charlestown Leagues Club, 8 Bula Street, Charlestown, from 7pm to 9pm, 0434 721 835.

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

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

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