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

■ Spirit tae kwon do, for ages 5-plus, 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

■ Golf croquet, 9am to midday,  Pelican’s Aitcheson Reserve, on Lakeview Pde, new players welcome, 0411 143 273

■ 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

■ 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,

■ 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, 0408 739 907.

■ 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. 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.

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

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

■ Newcastle Pentaque Club, come and try second Sunday of every month. 9.30am at Nesca Park, Cooks Hill. 49600945.

■ 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.

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

■ Golf croquet, 9am to midday,  Pelican’s Aitcheson Reserve, on Lakeview Pde, new players welcome, 0411 143 273

■ AATC Tai Chi for health and relaxation. Beginners class 10am - 11am during school terms Belmont Neighbourhood Centre New students welcome 4948 6966

■ 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, Belmont, 9am-1pm, 49472153.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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

■ Depression and Hope group, meets 11am in Valentine on alternate Wednesdays, 04302 21525.

■ Rotary Club of Adamstown-New Lambton meeting, Merewether Golf Club, 6.15-8pm, 49624216.