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Get active in the
NORTH WEST 2021
Sport, recreation and physical activity
opportunities for older adults
Communities, Spor t and Recreation
Depar tment of Communities TasmaniaREDUCE
COVID-19
INFO
THE RISK
Keeping the community safe is in our hands.
You can help protect yourself, your family, friends
and neighbours by following just a few simple steps.
COVID-SAFE BEHAVIOURS
Stay at least 1.5 metres away from others when
1 outside your home.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm, running
2 water. Use alcohol based hand sanitiser when out.
Stay at home if you are unwell and always cover
3 coughs and sneezes.
Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any cold or
4 flu-like symptoms.
Be aware of, and follow, current gathering,
5 business and travel restrictions.
“Protect lives and livelihoods by maintaining ‘COVID-safe
behaviours’ – it is really that simple, and yet incredibly effective.”
Dr Scott McKeown
Tasmanian Deputy Director of Public Health
w w w.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/COVID-safe
Tasmanian Public Health Hotline 1800 671 738The Tasmanian Government recognises the many benefits that come from participating in sport, recreation and physical activity. These include health, wellbeing, economic and social benefits. This publication provides information on some of the opportunities available to older adults in north-west Tasmania. The information in this booklet was accurate as at November 2020. The listings should not be regarded as recommendations from Communities, Sport and Recreation. It is the responsibility of all individuals to ensure they are physically capable of participating in activities and to check arrangements for their safety with each organisation. To receive notification of the next edition of Get Active, or to add your activity, email: sportrec@communities.tas.gov.au Cover image: Sharon Bessell & Mal Thorpe from Burnie Petanque club.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARCHERY 5 LIONS CLUBS 34
ART 5 MEN’S SHEDS 36
BOWLS – INDOOR 6 MOTORING 38
BOWLS - OUTDOOR 7 MUSIC/SINGING 38
BRIDGE 10 PADDLING 40
COMMUNITY HOUSES 10 PETANQUE 40
COMMUNITY GROUPS 12 PHOTOGRAPHY 41
COMPUTERS 12 PROBUS CLUBS 41
COTA TASMANIA (COUNCIL PUBLIC SPEAKING 43
ON THE AGEING) 13 RETIREES 44
COUNTRY WOMEN’S RUNNING 45
ASSOCIATION 13 SAILING 46
CROQUET 13 SCHOOL FOR SENIORS 47
CYCLING 14 SCRABBLE 48
DANCING 15 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS 48
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY 16 SHOOTING 50
DRAGON BOATS 17 SOROPTIMIST
EQUESTRIAN 17 INTERNATIONAL 51
EXERCISE 18 SQUASH 52
FIELD NATURALISTS 22 SWIMMING 53
FILM SOCIETY 23 TABLE TENNIS 53
FRIENDSHIP GROUPS 24 TAI CHI 53
GARDENING 24 TENNIS 55
GOLF 27 WALKING 56
HANDICRAFTS 30 WRITING 58
HISTORY 32
LAPIDARY 34
4ARCHERY
Burnie Bowmen Archery Club
When: Sunday 9.30 am - 11.30 am (Beginners & Come N Try sessions)
Sunday 1 pm (outdoor club shoots)
Wednesday and Friday 7.30 pm (indoor shoots)
Last Saturday each month 1 pm (field shoots)
Where: Beginners and outdoor club shoots - Parklands High School
sports oval, off Roslyn Avenue, Burnie
Indoor shoots – Upper Burnie Memorial Hall
Field shoots – Blythe Scout Camp, Heybridge
Cost: $75 four-week beginners’ course, Come N Try session $20,
club shoots $5 per session
Contact: 6419 7054
Email: burniebowmen@archerytasmania.org.au
Website: www.burniebowmen.archerytasmania.org.au
Wheelchair accessible
ART
Burnie Coastal Art Group Inc
What: Art classes, blacksmithing and cardmaking workshops
When: Painting Tutoring – Tuesday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Blacksmithing some weekends
(Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm)
Card making workshops – once a month, phone for details
Where: 211 Mount Street, Upper Burnie
Cost: $40 membership, $45 family
Equipment: Art materials
Contact: Suzanne Hennessy (Tutor and Treasurer) on 0419 504 539
Email: burniecoastalartgroup@gmail.com
Website: www.burniecoastalartgroup.org.au
Facebook: Burnie Coastal Art Group
Wheelchair accessible
5BOWLS – INDOOR
Flat-soled shoes must be worn for indoor bowling
Riana Indoor Bias Bowls Club (Emu Bay Association)
When: Tuesday and Thursday 7.30 pm (March to July)
Where: Riana Community Centre, Main Road, Riana
Cost: $50 membership plus $3 practice and $3 pennant per night
Contact: Rene King on 6437 2882 or 0427 504 158
Email: renmicking@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
Somerset Indoor Bias Bowls Club
When: Monday 12.30 pm - 3 pm social bowls
Tuesday pennant practice 7 pm - 8.30 pm
Thursday pennant 7.15 pm
Where: Somerset Recreation Centre, Beaufort Street
Cost: $3 for social bowls – three games plus cup of tea
$40 registration for pennant plus $5 per pennant night
Contact: Pauline Beamish on 0438 351 496 or
Kerry Saward on 6435 1269
Email: pauline.beamish@bigpond.com or familysaward@bigpond.com
Wilmot Indoor Bowls Club
When: Monday 7 pm - 9.30 pm (winter only), supper after
Where: Wilmot Hall, Main Street, Wilmot
Cost: $5 membership
Contact: John Burton on 0428 027 200
Wheelchair accessible
6BOWLS - OUTDOOR
Flat-soled shoes must be worn for outdoor bowling
Burnie Bowls Club
When: Summer outdoor, winter indoor bowls (phone for details)
Where: 15 Fidler Street, Cooee
Cost: Phone for details
Contact: Mark Nitz on 0427 328 922
Email: info@burniebowls.com
Website: www.burniebowls.com
Facebook: Burnie Bowls Club
Wheelchair accessible
Devonport Country Club - Bowls
When: 7 days a week daylight to dusk
Where: 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton
Cost: Range of memberships and social – see website for details
Equipment: Sporting equipment can be owned or hired
Contact: Tom Cowlard (Manager) on 6427 2381
Email: manager@devonportcountryclub.com.au
Website: www.devonportcountryclub.org.au
Latrobe Bowls and Community Club
When: Summer outdoor, winter indoor bowls (phone for details)
Where: Victor Street, Latrobe
Cost: Phone for details
Equipment: Bowls are available for use
Contact: The Secretary on 0437 097 240 or Club on 6426 1276
Email: bowlsclub@latrobebowlsclub.com
Facebook: Latrobe Bowls Club
Wheelchair accessible
7Port Sorell Bowls and Community Club
What: Lawn bowls and indoor bowls
When: Tuesday 5.30 pm Corporate bowls
Wednesday 1 pm and Sunday 10:30 am Social bowls
Where: 30 Meredith Street, Port Sorell
Cost: $6 social
Equipment: Bowls are available for use
Contact: The club on 6428 6386
Email: porbowl@bigpond.com
Facebook: Port Sorell Bowls Club and Community Club
Wheelchair accessible (venue only)
Sheffield Bowls Club
When: Wednesday 1 pm social bowls, Tuesday 1 pm Bingo
Where: Main Road, Sheffield
Cost: $5
Equipment: Bowls are available
Contact: Club on 6491 1690
Email: sheffield.bclub@internode.on.net
Facebook: Sheffield Bowls Club
Wheelchair accessible
South Burnie Bowls and Community Club
When: Wednesday 11am and 1pm social bowls, 6 pm corporate bowls
Where: 2 Hale Street, South Burnie
Cost: $6 for social bowls, $10 for corporate bowls
(includes a light meal)
Equipment: Bowls are available for use
Contact: Club on 6431 3695 or 0417 331 790
Email: sbbowls@gmail.com
Website: www.southburniebowlsclub.com.au
Facebook: South Burnie Bowls & Community Club Inc, Burnie Tasmania
Wheelchair accessible
8Smithton Bowls Club
When: Phone for details
Where: Mella Road, Smithton
Contact: Mal Anderson on 0428 114 034
Email: shazzmal1@bigpond.com
Facebook: Smithton Bowls Club
Wheelchair accessible
Turners Beach Bowls and Community Club Inc
When: Contact club for details
Where: 5 Henry Street, Turners Beach
Cost: Phone for details
Equipment: Bowls may be provided for use
Contact: Judy McCauley (Executive Officer) on 0439 711 187 or
Club on 6428 2301 after 3 pm or leave a message
Email: tbbci38@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Bowls and Community Club Inc
When: Bowls all year round
Where: 15 Park Street, Wynyard
Cost: Membership and green fees, phone for details
Contact: Cheryl Mackrell on 6442 2536 or 0499 800 536
Email: wynyardbowlsclub@gmail.com
Facebook: Wynyard Bowls & Community Club
Wheelchair accessible
9BRIDGE
Burnie Bridge Club
When: Monday 6.45 pm and Thursday 12.45 pm
Where: Burnie Sports Centre, Southwell Street, Upper Burnie
Cost: $10 annual membership plus $5 per session
Contact: Christine Tongs on 0439 118 316
Email: burniebridgeclub@gmail.com
Website: www.bridgewebs.com/burnie
Wheelchair accessible
Devonport Bridge Club
When: Monday 1.30 pm (novice), Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am
Where: Devonport Bridge Club, 104 Tasman Street, Devonport
Cost: $35 annual subscription plus $5 table fees per session
Contact: Secretary on 0408 339 753
Email: devonportbridge@bigpond.com
Website: www.bridgewebs.com/devonport
COMMUNITY HOUSES
Devonport Community House
When: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Where: 10 Morris Avenue, Devonport
Cost: Varies according to activity
Contact: Kate Beer on 6424 7060
Email: devhouse@internode.on.net
Website: www.devonportcommunityhouse.com.au
Facebook: Devonport Community House
Wheelchair accessible
10East Devonport Neighbourhood House
When: Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Where: 106 David Street, East Devonport
Cost: $3 - $7 per session
Contact: Tracey Carter on 6427 9985
Email: esch@westnet.com.au
Website: www.edch.com.au
Phoenix Community House - King Island
When: Monday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Where: 25 Meech Street, Currie, King Island
Cost: Varies according to activity
Contact: Sally Haneveer on 6462 1746
Email: manager@pchi.org.au
Facebook: Phoenix Community House
Wheelchair accessible
Ulverstone Neighbourhood House
When: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Where: 8 Lugana Crescent, West Ulverstone
Cost: Varies according to activity
Contact: Kat Rose on 6425 4186
Email: projects@unh.org.au
Facebook: Ulverstone Neighbourhood House
Wheelchair accessible
Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre
When: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm
Where: 27 Belstead Street, Zeehan
Cost: Varies according to activities
Contact: Mel Sullivan (Manager) on 6471 6108
Email: manager.znc@zeehan.net.au
Facebook: Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre
11COMMUNITY GROUPS
Library Aid International
What: Volunteer to sort second-hand books to send to schools in
developing countries
When: Tuesday and Friday (except public holidays and
mid-December to February) anytime between 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Building at rear of carpark at Romaine Park Christian Centre,
Blackwood Parade, Burnie
Cost: Nil
Contact: Peter Cunningham on 6437 1000 or 0490 253 967
Email: libraryaidinternational@gmail.com
Website: www.libraryaid.org
Facebook: Library Aid International
Wheelchair accessible
COMPUTERS
Devonport Online Access Centre
When: Monday and Tuesday 8.45 am - 2 pm,
Wednesday and Thursday 8.45 am - 5 pm,
Friday 8.45 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Where: Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport
Cost: Use of computers and scanners $2 per hour.
Training and support for computers and other digital devices
$5 for up to 30 minutes or $12 for up to two hours
Equipment: Computers, scanners, A3 colour printer/photocopier,
A3 laminator, binder, web cam, data projector and screen,
negative and slide scanner, equipment and software for
converting old media such as VHS, audio cassette tapes and
vinyl records.
Contact: Centre staff on 0444 525 343
Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au
Facebook: Devonport Online Access Centre
12COTA TASMANIA (COUNCIL ON THE AGEING)
What: COTA Tasmania is the peak body representing the needs and
interests of older people in Tasmania
When: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm (Hobart office)
Location: Westella, 181 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Contact: 6231 3265
Email: admin@cotatas.org.au
Website: www.cotatas.org.au
Wheelchair accessible
COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
When: Various, phone for details
Where: Various locations, phone for details
Contact: State office on 6231 3706
Email: admin@cwaintasmania.com.au
Website: cwaintasmania.com.au
Facebook: CWA in Tas Inc
CROQUET
Devonport Country Club - Croquet
When: 7 days a week daylight to dusk
Where: 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton
Cost: Range of memberships and social – see website for details
Equipment: Sporting equipment can be owned or hired
Contact: Tom Cowlard (Manager) on 6427 2381
Email: manager@devonportcountryclub.com.au
Website: www.devonportcountryclub.org.au
13Latrobe Croquet Club
When: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Where: 70 George Street, Latrobe
Cost: $5 green fee
Equipment: Club mallets provided, flat soled shoes to be worn
Contact: Chris West on 0499 990 239
Email: croquetlatrobe@gmail.com
Website: www.croquettas.com
Facebook: Latrobe Croquet Club
CYCLING
Bicycle Network Tasmania - North West
What: Social rides on quiet country roads along the
North West Coast
When: Last Sunday of each month at 11 am
Where: Various rural roads from Port Sorell to Stanley, call for details
Cost: $5 for non-members
Equipment: Roadworthy cycle or E-bike
Contact: Roger Nichols on 6425 9566 or 0418 508 435
Email: roger.nichols@bigpond.com
Website: www.biketas.org.au/events
Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club
What: Racing, social rides, trail building and maintenance
When: The Penguin Mountain Bike Park is always open for use
Events are as advertised on Facebook
Cost: $10 membership via Mountain Bike Australia licence application
Trails and the Penguin MTB park are free to ride
Equipment A good working order mountain bike
Where: Penguin Mountain Bike Park, Ironcliffe Road, Penguin,
or as advertised
Contact: Chris Stredwick on 0427 537 404
Email: club@ccmbc.com.au
Website: www.ccmbc.com.au
Facebook: Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club
Wheelchair accessible
14DANCING
Bootscootin’ Devils
When: Tuesday 6.30 pm - 9 pm, Thursday 9.30 am - 12 pm
Where: Ulverstone Rowing Club, Kings Parade, Ulverstone
Cost: $5 per person per session
Equipment: Wear comfortable shoes with laces or straps
Contact: Kathrine Bayles on 0407 985 176
Email: bootscootindevils@hotmail.com
Facebook: Bootscootin’ Devils
Cradle Coast Cloggers
What: Clogging is a tap-style dance
When: Monday - Penguin
Tuesday - Wynyard
Wednesday - Burnie
Where: Phone or email for further details
Cost: $60 for beginners program, then $10 per week club fees
Equipment: Wear flat, supportive shoes – taps introduced later
Contact: Jan Collins on 0415 922 433
Email: cradlecoastcloggers@gmail.com
Website: www.cloggingaustralia.com
Facebook: Cradle Coast Cloggers
Fonzies Country Line Dancing
When: Monday 6.45 pm - 9 pm
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 56-61 Stewart Street, Devonport
Cost: $6 per class
Contact: Kerrie Anne on 6427 0642 or 0418 570 358
Email: kernig@bigpond.com
15North West Line Dancers
When: Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Wynyard Scout Hall, 3 Percy Street, Wynyard
Cost: $5 per session
Equipment: Wear comfortable stable shoes
Contact: Nikki on 6445 1569
Email: nikki@ezistonetas.com.au
Scottish Country Dancing - Boat Harbour/Wynyard
When: Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Where: Boat Harbour Gospel Hall, 1704 Bass Highway, Boat Harbour
Cost: $5 per class
Equipment: Wear soft soled shoes
Contact: Nikki on 6445 1569
Email: nikki@ezistonetas.com.au
Scottish Country Dancing - Burnie
When: Tuesday 7.30 pm
Where: St George’s Hall, 47 Cattley Street, Burnie
Cost: $5 per session
Equipment: Wear soft soled shoes
Contact: Simon Nettleton on 0428 144 712
Email: simon@nettleton.id.au
Wheelchair accessible
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
New Horizons Tasmania
When: Refer to website for variety of activities, times and locations
Cost: $34 adult annual membership, $60 family, $27 junior
Contact: Office on 6326 3344
Email: info@newhorizonstas.org.au
Website: www.newhorizonstas.org.au
Facebook: New Horizons Tasmania
Wheelchair accessible
16DRAGON BOATS
Dragons Abreast North West
When: Saturday 9 am
Where: Mersey Yacht Club, 6 Anchor Drive, East Devonport
Cost: Phone for details
Equipment: Life jacket and paddle provided
Contact: Gill Wilde on 0497 422 913
Email: devonport@dragonsabreast.com.au
Website: www.dragonsabreast.com.au
Facebook: Dragons Abreast Nth West Tasmania (Devonport)
EQUESTRIAN
Northern Tasmanian Driving Society
What: Carriage driving of horses and ponies.
When: Monthly activity days – usually third Sunday of each month
(phone for details)
Where: Frederick Recreation Grounds, Frederick Street, Wynyard
Cost: No cost for volunteers or visitors
Contact: J Cawsey (Secretary) on 0437 040 018 or
G Holland (President) on 0499 983 566
Email: cawseyintassie@gmail.com or gwenlee6@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
17EXERCISE
Ageing Stronger Active Longer Seniors Program
What: Open to Devonport residents aged 60 years and over. Low
impact fitness sessions. Class is suitable for all levels of fitness.
Occasional guest speakers.
When: Tuesday 1 pm - 2 pm, Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm,
Thursday 12 pm - 1 pm
Where: Table Tennis Centre, Devonport Recreation Centre,
Forbes Street, Devonport
Cost: Gold coin donation
Equipment: Can bring own hand weights but they are supplied as well
Contact: Anne-Maree Scully, Axel Verschuren or Kelsie Nicholls on
0409 027 301 (mornings) or 6424 4109 between
9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday
Email: recreation@devonport.tas.gov.au or
ascully@devonport.tas.gov.au
Wheelchair accessible
Burnie Aquatic Centre
What: Senior Aqua Fitness
When: Monday to Friday (please phone for details)
Where: 1-5 Terrylands Street, Terrylands (Burnie)
Cost: $12 or $8 for senior card/pension card holders
Contact: Centre on 6430 5733
Email: admin1@sealyonsaquatics.com.au
Website: www.burnieaquatic.com.au
Facebook: Sea-Lyons Aquatics - fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Circular Head Exercise Group
When: Friday 10 am - 11 am
Where: Senior Citizens Centre, Seniors Drive, Smithton
Cost: $2.50 per session
Contact: Elizabeth Deverell on 0411 627 130
Email: edeverel@bigpond.net.au
Wheelchair accessible
18Queenstown Squash and Fitness Centre
What: Full commercial gym, multi-purpose room and
two squash courts
When: Open 24/7 – entry via swipe card
(Covid-19 restrictions in place for cleaning)
Where: Orr Street, Queenstown
Cost: Annual, 6 monthly, 3 monthly, monthly and casual
memberships available. Phone for details (membership gives
access to all three gyms)
Contact: West Coast Council on 6471 4700
Email: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Website: www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/community-and-recreation/gyms
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
What: eBook – Exercise for Older Adults
Cost: Free
Contact: 07 3171 3335
Email: info@essa.org.au
Website: www.exerciseright.com.au/wp-content/
uploads/2020/05ESSA-Exercise-for-Older-Adults-
eBook_2020.pdf
Rosebery Stadium & Gym
What: Full commercial gym, one squash court and a full-size
basketball court
When: Open 24/7 – Entry Via Swipe Card (Covid-19 restrictions in
place for cleaning)
Where: Gepp Street, Rosebery
Cost: Annual, 6 monthly, 3 monthly, monthly and casual
memberships available. Phone for details (membership gives
access to all three gyms)
Contact: West Coast Council on 6471 4700
Email: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Website: www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/community-and-recreation/gyms
19Splash Aquatic and Leisure Centre
What: Live Active
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30 am - 11.30 am
(subject to timetable changes)
Where: Splash Aquatic & Leisure, 260 Steel Street,
Don Reserve (Devonport)
Cost: $15.40 adult, $12.30 concession card per session
Equipment: Bring a towel, drink bottle and comfortable exercise clothing
Contact: Splash Customer Service on 6423 3007
Email: devonportcs@spalshdevonport.com.au
Website: www.splashdevonport.com.au
Facebook: Splash Devonport Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Wheelchair accessible
Yoga with Debbie
What: Traditional Hatha Yoga isn’t about flexibility, it’s about the
mobility of your joints. Come along & reap the benefits of
mobility – use it or lose it!
Qualifications: Traditional Yoga Association; Yoga Australia;
St Johns First Aid & insurance
When: Monday to Friday 10 am
Where: West Ulverstone
Cost: $10 per hour class
Equipment: Bring a yoga mat
Contact: Debbie Graham on 0476 151 669
Email: deb_graham08@hotmail.com
20Yoga with Jane
What: Move, breathe, relax, meditate, stay young, stay strong
and flexible. Boost coordination, balance and peace of mind
When: Tuesday 8 am - 9 am, Wednesday 2 pm - 3.30 pm,
Friday 9 am - 10 am and 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Where: Penguin (phone for directions)
Cost: $10 per hour class, $15 per 90 minute class
Government pension $2 discount
Equipment: Bring water to drink, blanket, cushion, yoga or other mat
Contact: Jane Bennett on 0415 339 560
Email: jane.bennett@iinet.net.au
Website: www.druyoga.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
Zeehan Squash and Fitness Centre
What: Full commercial gym and two squash courts
When: Open 24/7 – entry via swipe card (Covid-19 restrictions in
place for cleaning)
Where: Counsel Street, Zeehan
Cost: Annual, 6 monthly, 3 monthly, monthly and casual
memberships available. Phone for details (membership gives
access to all three gyms)
Contact: West Coast Council on 6471 4700
Email: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Website: www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/community-and-recreation/gyms
21Zumba Gold with Jackie
What: Zumba Gold is perfect for older adults who are looking for
a modified Zumba class. It involves lower intensity moves
choreographed to focus on balance, range of motion and
coordination
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 11 am
Where: Moriarty Hall, 1 Bonneys Lane, Moriarty
Cost: $7 per session
Equipment: Wear flat soled shoes
Contact: Jackie Urbanczyk on 0427 969 429
Email: jax_tetahi@hotmail.com
Website: www.jacquelineurbanczykzumba.com
Facebook: Zumba with Jackie Devonport
FIELD NATURALISTS
Burnie Field Naturalists Club Inc
What: Nature outings and study
When: Second Friday of each month 2 pm (meeting)
Field trips the Sunday following the meeting
Where: Meetings: Guide Hall, Howe Street, Burnie
Field trips: various locations in the north of the state
Cost: $25 single, $30 family annual membership, plus Sunday
outings members free, non-club members $5, private
vehicles only (children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult)
Contact: Geoffrey Wickham on 6442 1253
Facebook: Burniefieldnaturalist
22FILM SOCIETY
Crystal Theatre Film Society – Stanley
What: Screening a variety of films for members and a
cuppa afterwards
When: Last Friday of each month 7.30 pm (except December)
Where: Stanley Town Hall
Cost: $50 individual annual membership, $40 concession,
Individual incremental payment of $10 for each screening
until membership has been paid in full
Contact: Catherine Harle (Secretary) on 0407 124 602
Email: catherinepharle@gmail.com
Facebook: Crystal Theatre Film Society
Wheelchair accessible
North West Film Society Inc
What: Showing films that are recent, high quality, not mainstream
and often foreign
When: Mainly second Wednesday of each month (occasionally other
Wednesdays) 6 pm for 6.30 pm start. Bookings via Eventbrite
are essential – see NWFS website for link
Where: Reading Cinema, 5-7 Best Street, Devonport
Cost: $120 full annual membership
$70 part membership (five films)
Entry is by membership only
Contact: Laurence Harrould on 0431 484 727
Email: nwfs@nwfs.org.au
Website: www.nwfs.org.au
Facebook: North West Film Society
Wheelchair accessible
23FRIENDSHIP GROUPS
Hatters to Go
When: First and third Wednesday of each month
Where: Various locations, phone for details
Cost: $20 annual membership
Contact: Merveen Rutherford on 0429 946 692 or
Merlene Button on 0458 026 282
Email: rudd.2@bigpond.com
North West Caravan Club
What: Friendly, social group who enjoy caravanning
When: Meetings: four per year, conducted on Thursday 7.30 pm
Where: Church of Christ, 21 Queen Street, Ulverstone
Cost: $5 annual membership
Contact: George Newman on 0427 563 196 or
Ken Harper on 0409 977 805
GARDENING
Australian Plants Society North West Group
What: Meetings with guest speakers, garden visits, field excursions,
plant propagation of Australian natives and plant sales
When: Third Tuesday of each month 7.30 pm (except January)
Where: St Pauls Church Hall, Church Street, East Devonport
Cost: $40 annual membership
Contact: Riitta Boevink on 6428 6909
Email: riittavink@gmail.com
Website: www.apstas.org.au
Wheelchair accessible
24Burnie Garden Club
When: Second Thursday of each month 7.30 pm
(except January and July)
Where: Uniting Church Hall, Mount Street, Burnie
Cost: $15 single, $20 family annual membership
Contact: Stella Stitz on 6435 1817
Email: sstitz2@bigpond.com
Burnie Orchid Society
When: Meetings: First Wednesday of each month 7.30 pm
(except January)
Orchid Show 8 - 10 October 2021
(Burnie, Arts and Function Centre $5 adult admission)
Where: Burnie Golf Club, 47-49 Scarfe Street, Camdale
Cost: $15 single, $20 double annual membership
Contact: Jenny Hawley on 6435 2708 or 0409 352 707
Email: burnieorchidsociety@outlook.com
Wheelchair accessible
Circular Head Garden Club
What: Guest speakers, garden visits, trips, trade table, flower display,
judging (per schedule), fellowship
When: Usually fourth Wednesday of each month,
phone for further details
Where: Seniors Centre, Gardner Avenue, Smithton
Cost: $10 annual membership
Contact: Lynne Bramich on 0427 561 374 or
Colleen Stacey on 0417 201 771
Email: lynnebramich@activ8.net.au or coltrev@bigpond.com
Facebook: Circular Head Garden Club Inc
Wheelchair accessible
25Devonport Garden Club
When: Second Tuesday of each month 7.30 pm
Where: Green Room, Baptist Church, 130 William Street, Devonport
Cost: $10 annual subscription
Contact: Joyce Tuxworth on 0400 627 867
Email: oakley@hotmail.com or dev.garden@hotmail.com
Website: www.devonportgardenclub.org.au
Facebook: Devonport Garden Club and Devonport Garden Club
Discussion Group
Wheelchair accessible
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
What: Friendly environment, from helping in the tearoom, meet and
greet to gardening and lots more
When: Seven days a week 9 am - 4 pm
Where: 55 Breffny Road, Romaine
Contact: Office 6433 1805 or Geoff Wood on 0427 722 060
Email: enquiries@evrg.com.au
Website: www.emuvalleyrhodo.com.au
Facebook: Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Port Sorell Garden Club
What: Share plants, produce, visit gardens, guest speakers on all
aspects of gardening
When: Last Thursday of each month 7.30 pm
Where: Port Sorell Golf Club, Shearwater Boulevard, Shearwater
Cost: $10 joining fee, $5 annual subscription
Contact: Shay Holmes (President) 0416 523 287
Email: psgardenclub18@gmail.com
26Tasmanian Floral Art Society Inc
When: Saturdays, various, 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Hobart, Longford, Devonport (call for more details)
Cost: $10 annual subscription plus workshop fee $5 members,
$8 non-members
Contact: Anne Marshall on 0448 990 837 or
Norma Gordon on 6244 1271
Email: mervyn.gordon@bigpond.com
Website: www.ausfloralart.org.au
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Garden Club
What: Guess speakers, visits to gardens etc
When: Third Wednesday of February, April, May, August,
October and November 7.30 pm
Where: Uniting Church Hall, 9 Dodgin Street, Wynyard
Cost: $10 single, $15 double annual registration
plus $2 per evening
Contact: Jenny Turner on 6442 2413
Facebook: Wynyard Garden Club Inc
Wheelchair accessible
GOLF
Burnie Golf Club
When: Monday, Friday and Sunday all day, other days after 2 pm
Where: 47-49 Scarfe Street, Camdale
Cost: $20 per day green fees
Equipment: Clubs available, carts available for hire
Contact: Club on 6435 1443
Email: burniegc@bigpond.com
Website: www.burniegc.com
Facebook: Burnie Golf Club
Wheelchair accessible (venue only)
27Devonport Country Club - Golf
When: 7 days a week daylight to dusk
Where: 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton
Cost: Range of memberships and social – see website for details
Equipment: Sporting equipment can be owned or hired
Contact: Tom Cowlard (Manager) on 6427 2381
Email: manager@devonportcountryclub.com.au
Website: www.devonportcountryclub.org.au
Port Sorell Veteran Golfers Group
When: Tuesday 9 am (men), Thursday 9 am (ladies)
Where: Shearwater Boulevard, Shearwater
Cost: Green fees $22
Equipment: Hire available
Contact: Geoff Hicks on 6428 6353
Email: geoffrey_hicks@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Queenstown Golf Club
When: Any day, any time
Where: Lynchford Road, Queenstown
Cost: Full membership available or casual rate
Contact: Club on 6471 1164
Facebook: Queenstown Golf Club
Rosebery Golf Club
When: Phone for availability
Where: 12399 Murchison Highway, Rosebery
Cost: $10 per day
Contact: Duncan Murfet on 0438 731 223
Email: duncan.murfet@bigpond.com
Facebook: Rosebery Golf Club
28Sheffield Golf Club
When: Saturday (club), Tuesday (veterans), Wednesday (ladies)
Where: 214 Nook Road, Sheffield
Cost: $15 green fees
Equipment: Clubs for hire
Contact: Lyle Thomas (Licensee) on 0418 141 727 or
Club on 6491 1184 or
Neville Pulford (Secretary) on 0408 136 720
Email: npulford@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.sheffieldgolfclub.net.au
Clubhouse wheelchair accessible
Strahan Golf Club
When: Wednesday and Friday 2 pm - 4 pm, Sunday midday
Where: 1 Meredith Street, Strahan
Cost: $10
Contact: Darren MacQueen (President) on 6471 7242
Email: strahangolfclub@gmail.com
Facebook: Strahan Golf Club
Thirlstane Golf Club
When: Social golf seven days a week. Competition days:
Tuesday ladies, Wednesday veterans and members,
Saturday members
Where: 291 Squeaking Point Road, Thirlstane
Cost: $20 green fees or $10 after 3 pm
(4 pm during Daylight Saving)
Competitive membership rates – see website for details
Equipment: Some clubs and push trolleys available for hire
Two electric carts available for hire - bookings required
Contact: Club on 6428 6488
Email: secretary@thirlstanegolfclub.com.au
Website: www.thirlstanegolfclub.com.au
29Wynyard Golf Club
When: Seven days a week – daylight to dark
Where: Golf Links Road, Fossil Bluff, Wynyard
Cost: $25 per day green fees
Equipment: Clubs and buggies available for hire
Contact: The Club on 6442 2614
Email: info@wynyardgolfclub.com.au
Website: www.wynyardgolfclub.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
HANDICRAFTS
Burnie Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild
When: First Saturday of each month 10 am - 3 pm
(except for January and December)
Where: Uniting Church, Fidler Street, Cooee
Cost: Membership plus $3 per meeting
Equipment: Bring spinning wheel if spinning, loom if weaving or
turn up for lessons
Contact: Kim Shadbolt on 0437 708 109
Website: www.hwsdguildtasmania.org
Wheelchair accessible
Chat ‘n’ Choose – Wynyard
When: Thursday 10 am - 12 pm during school terms
Where: Wynyard Baptist Church Hall, corner Hogg and
Dodgin Streets, Wynyard
Cost: $2 per session
Contact: Nyrie Gates on 0429 351 370
Email: nanny.gates40@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
30Embroiderers’ Guild of Tasmania Inc - Central Coast Branch
When: Monday 10 am - 1.30 pm
Where: Ulverstone Presbyterian Hall, 59 Main Street, Ulverstone
Cost: Phone for details
Equipment: Bring basic sewing kit and project
Contact: Noelene McCarthy on 6425 5050
Email: nmccarthyau@yahoo.com.au
Embroiderers’ Guild of Tasmania - Devonport Branch
When: Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm and Thursday 7 pm - 9 pm
Where: Tuesday: Quoiba Room, Devonport paranaple centre,
137 Rooke Street, Devonport
Thursday: Devonport Community and Health Centre,
23 Steele Street, Devonport
Cost: Phone for details
Contact: Alison Wise on 0421 803 486
Email: alisonwise@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
Queenstown Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers
When: First Saturday of each month 10 am - 3.30 pm
Where: 9-11 Railway Reserve (Grey house behind railway station)
Cost: $3 per session
Equipment: Bring your current craft project, all craft is welcome
Contact: Renate Van Riet on 0499 980 226
Facebook: Queenstown weavers, spinners and dyers
Quilting Group @ the Hub (Queenstown)
When: Call for details
Where: West Coast Community Services Hub,
9-13 Driffield Street, Queenstown
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: The Hub on 6495 1530
Email: westcoasthub@education.tas.gov.au
Facebook: West Coast Community Services Hub
31Spinners and Weavers Tas Guild (Yolla)
When: Third Wednesday (except December) 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Baptist Church, Murchison Highway, Yolla
Cost: State Guild membership plus $3 per session
Equipment: Bring own equipment (current project)
Contact: Jenny Fisher on 0419 688 970
Email: gjaskfish@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
HISTORY
Burnie Historical Society Inc
When: Third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September
and November 7.30 pm
Where: First Floor community space, Burnie Library,
30 Alexander St, Burnie
Cost: $10 annual subscription
Contact: Brian Rollins (Secretary) on 0419 551 250
Email: burnie.history@gmail.com or brian.rollins@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania
What: Collect, restore and show heritage machinery
When: Phone for time and location
Cost: $45 initial joining fee then $40 annually
Contact: John Booth (Secretary) on 0417 228 247
Email: john.booth57@bigpond.com
Website: www.hmct.com.au
Facebook: Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania Inc
Wheelchair accessible
32Penguin History Group Inc
When: Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
Where: Penguin Railway Station, Main Street, Penguin
Cost: $20 annual subscription. Visit by donation.
Contact: Craig Dunham 6437 2941 or 0418 559 224 or
Bill Koetsier on 0488 715 431
Email: penguin.history@bigpond.com
Facebook: Penguin History Group
Wheelchair accessible
West Coast Family and Local History Group
When: Wednesday 12.30 pm - 3 pm
Where: West Coast Community Services Hub,
9-13 Driffield Street, Queenstown
Cost: Nil
Contact: 6495 1530
Email: westcoasthub@education.tas.gov.au
Facebook: West Coast Community Services Hub
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Historical Society
What: Interest in local history of Wynyard and surrounding areas
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month 2 pm
Where: Room 1, Community Centre, Little Goldie Street, Wynyard
Cost: $10 per annum
Contact: Darrell Wilson on 6442 2556
Email: wynyard.historical@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
33LAPIDARY
Devonport Lapidary Club Inc
What: Learn to cut, shape and polish gemstones
Create unique pieces of jewellery
When: Friday and Saturday 9 am - 3 pm (excluding public holidays)
Where: 31 Bay Drive, Maidstone Park, Spreyton
Cost: $35 single, $50 family annual fee
plus daily fees of $6 adults, $2 juniors
Contact: Tony Young on 0419 177 591
Email: devlap@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.devonportlapidary.com
Facebook: The Devonport Lapidary Club
Wheelchair accessible
LIONS CLUBS
Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club
When: First and third Tuesday of each month 6.30 pm
Where: Burnie Greens, 1 Saundridge Road, Cooee
Cost: $100 annual membership
Contact: Jenny Britton on 0417 518 548 (after hours or text)
Email: jennybritton3@hotmail.com or
burnieemubaylions@lionstasmania.org.au
Website: www.burnieemubay.tas.lions.org.au
Facebook: Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club
Wheelchair accessible
34Forth Valley Lions Club
When: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month 7 pm
(and other times as required)
Where: Varies, phone for confirmation of the venue
Cost: $40 joining fee plus $50 annual membership and
optional $20 meal per meeting
Contact: Di Robb on 0422 876 562
Email: d.robb@internode.on.net
Facebook: Forth Valley Lions Club
Wheelchair accessible
Lions Club of Port Sorell
When: First and third Wednesday of each month
6.30 pm for 7 pm start
Where: Shearwater Resort, Shearwater Boulevard, Shearwater
Cost: $70 per annum
Contact: By mail: PO Box 27, Port Sorell 7307
Email: lionsportsorell@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
Rocky Cape Lions Club
When: Fourth Monday of each month 6.30 pm for 7 pm
Where: Rocky Cape Tavern
Cost: $70 membership single, $100 family
Contact: Richard Cochrane on 0455 500 314
Email: rockycapelions@gmail.com
Facebook: Rocky Cape Lions Club Events Page
Smithton Circular Head Lions Club Inc
When: Second and fourth Monday of each month 6.30 pm
Where: Second Monday: 62 Nelson Street, Smithton
Fourth Monday: Lions Den, 62 Nelson Street, Smithton
Cost: $100 family, $60 individual annual membership.
Contact: Sheryl Robson on 0457 461 573
Email: sheryl.robson11@gmail.com or smithtonlionsclub@gmail.com
35Lions Club of Zeehan Inc
Contact: June Scott (Secretary) on 0459 022 722
Email: june.scott48@hotmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
MEN’S SHEDS
Burnie Men’s Shed
What: Aims to support an open and interactive environment for
men to learn, exchange, create and enjoy themselves.
When: Email for details
Where: 14 Smith Street, Wivenhoe
Contact: 6431 0151
Email: burniemensshed@gmail.com
Facebook: Burnie Mens Shed
Central Coast Community Shed
What: Men’s Shed, Women’s Shed
When: Men’s – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Women’s – Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Where: Blue Shed, Ulverstone Showground, off Flora Street,
West Ulverstone
Cost: Membership details available on application
Contact: Community Wellbeing Officer on 6429 8900
Email: centralcoastcommunityshed@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
Circular Head Men’s Shed
What: Bringing men together to either engage in activities or
just socialise
When: Contact for information
Where: Emmerton Park, 2-12 Senior Drive, Smithton
Cost: $50 annual membership
Contact: Bradley Gawne (President) on 0429 668 114
Email: chmensshed@gmail.com
Facebook: Circular Head Men’s Shed
Wheelchair accessible
36Kentish Community Men’s Shed
What: Personal and community projects, social gatherings
When: Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Where: 3 Spring Street, Sheffield
Cost: Phone for details
Contact: Terry Hughes on 0429 122 520
Email: kentish.menshed@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
King Island Men’s Shed and Community Garden
When: Monday to Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Phoenix Community House,
25 Meech Street, Currie, King Island
Cost: Varies according to activity
Contact: Sally Haneveer on 6462 1746
Email: manager@pchi.org.au
Facebook: Phoenix Community House
Wheelchair accessible
Latrobe Men’s Shed
What: Community projects
When: Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm (woodturning), Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Where: Kings Lane, (behind Baptist Church), Latrobe
Cost: $20 per year membership plus $3 per day
Contact: Ralph Terry on 0405 464 023
Email: ralphterry44@tpg.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Community Men’s Shed
What: Woodworking and woodturning
When: Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
Where: Cotton Street entrance to Wynyard High School
Cost: $20 per annum
Contact: John Henshaw on 0438 330 425
Email: henshawjs@gmail.com
Facebook: Wynyard Community Men’s Shed
Wheelchair accessible
37MOTORING
Veteran Car Club of Australia (Tasmania)
What: A group of people of all ages and from all walks of life who
share a common interest in preserving, restoring, maintaining
and driving old motor vehicles (and talking incessantly about
them). Club newsletter ‘Small Torque’ distributed monthly
When: Second Wednesday of each month 1.30 pm (cuppa and chat)
Each Thursday 7.30 pm (dance practice)
First Saturday of each month 7.30 pm (meetings),
Fortnightly Thursdays (craft classes)
Where: Club rooms, 40 Maskells Road, Ulverstone
Cost: $70 annual membership plus $10 joining fee
Contact: Helen Stebbings on 6424 3321
Website: www.vccatas.org.au
Wheelchair accessible
MUSIC/SINGING
Burnie Concert Band
When: Adult groups Monday, Junior groups Thursday
Where: Cooee Memorial Hall, Saundridge Road, Cooee
Cost: $50 annual membership (concession and family discounts),
plus $35 term fees (discount for early bird payment and
multiple family members)
Equipment: Some instruments available for hire
Contact: David Turner (Musical Director) on 6431 6870
or 0403 448 793
Email: turnermusic@netspace.net.au
Facebook: Burnie Concert Band
38City of Devonport Brass Band
What: Provide brass band music for the community and enable as
many people as possible to play an instrument
When: Tuesday juniors 4 pm - 5 pm, seniors 7.30 pm - 9 pm,
Learner tuition by appointment
Where: Corner Gunn and Nicholls Streets, Devonport
Cost: Annual membership fee (phone for details)
Equipment: Instruments and uniforms provided by band
Contact: Cheryl Harrison on 0437 944 905
Email: devonportbrass@gmail.com
Website: www.devonportbrass.org.au
Facebook: Devonport Brass
Wynyard Chorale
What: Singing in four parts soprano, alto, tenor and bass
When: Tuesday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm during school terms
Where: Senior Citizens Club, 28 Jackson Street, Wynyard
Cost: $90 annually or $25 per school term plus
$2 each practice night
Equipment: Black folder and black lead pencil
Contact: Carol Gray (President) on 0437 778 810 or
Beth Smith (Secretary) on 6442 1464
Wheelchair accessible
39PADDLING
Tasmanian Canoe Club
What: Flat water and whitewater paddling. Club runs ‘come and try’
days twice a year – usually beginning of summer and early
new year as well as canoe education weekends. Advertised
via the Facebook page or phone or email for details
When: Thursday 5 pm - 7 pm during daylight savings. River trips
throughout the year (watch Facebook for activities)
Introductory courses with Canoe Ed weekends
Where: Forth Slalom Course, 800 Wilmot Road, Forth
Cost: $80 membership First month membership is complimentary
Equipment: Club kayaks and safety equipment available for newcomers.
You just need bathers and a warm top
Contact: Philip Tregurtha on 0438 538 717
Email: philiptregurtha@gmail.com
Website: www.tcc.canoe.org.au/
Facebook: Tasmanian Canoe Club at Forth
PETANQUE
Burnie Petanque Club
What: ‘French Boules’. A social game, where metal bowls are
thrown to land as near as possible to a target ball
When: Tuesday 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm, daylight saving evening
Thursday 5.30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Terrain next to Burnie Bowls carpark
Les Clark Drive, entry via Fidler Street, Cooee
Cost: $1 per person
Equipment: Club bowls available. Solid or sports shoes.
Contact: Merlene Button on 6435 1764 or 0458 026 282
Email: demebutton@netspace.net.au
40PHOTOGRAPHY
Devonport Camera Club Inc
When: Alternate Wednesdays 7.30 pm
Where: Reece High School, 41-43 Middle Road, Devonport
Cost: $30 individual membership, $40 family membership
Contact: Ron McKie on 6427 3527
Email: ronmckie45@bigpond.com
Website: www.devonportcameraclub.org.au
Facebook: Devonport Camera Club
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Camera Club
What: Encouragement of and assistance with photography
When: First and third Tuesday of each month
(except December and January) 7.30 pm
Where: Railway Institute Hall, Station Street, Wynyard
Cost: Free for first two meetings.
Annual membership $30 adult, $5 student
Contact: Victor Jamieson on 0419 677 491
Email: wynyardcameraclub@gmail.com or vjameison5@bigpond.com
Facebook: Wynyard Camera Club
Wheelchair accessible
PROBUS CLUBS
Combined Probus Club of Wynyard
When: Second Monday of each month 10 am
Where: Wynyard Senior Citizens Club, 28 Jackson Street, Wynyard
Cost: $30 annual membership
Contact: Chris Campbell on 0458 203 245
Email: ccampbell13@iprimus.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
41Ladies’ Probus Club of Devonport
What: Social, guest speakers and outings
When: First Monday of each month 9.45 am
Where: Devonport Soccer Club Rooms, Lovett Street, Devonport
Cost: $60 annual subscription
Contact: Judi Scott (President) on 0418 127 810 or
Secretary, PO Box 1119, Devonport
Email: jiloa60@bigpond.com
Website: www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/devonportladies
Wheelchair accessible
Kentish Probus Club
When: Second Tuesday of each month 10 am
Where: Sheffield Bowls Club, 79 Main Street, Sheffield
Contact: Annelise Hardwicke on 6496 1220
Email: anneliser@dodo.com.au
Website: www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/kentish
Ladies’ Probus Club of Burnie Inc
When: First Monday of each month 10 am
Where: South Burnie Bowls Club, 2 Hale Street, Burnie
Cost: $30 annual membership fee
Contact: Elizabeth Singleton on 6431 2203
Email: elizabeth.singleton@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Mersey Valley Ladies’ Probus Club
What: Social club for ladies looking to enjoy fellowship and expand
their interests
When: Fourth Monday of each month 10 am
(except January and December)
Where: Latrobe Senior Citizen Club, 16 Hamilton Street, Latrobe
Cost: Joining fee plus annual subscription
Contact: Probus South Pacific on 1300 630 488 or 02 9689 0200
Email: general@probussouthpacific.org
Wheelchair accessible
42Probus Club of Central Coast Tasmania
When: Third Wednesday of each month 10 am
Where: Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre,
Flora Street, Ulverstone
Cost: Joining fee plus annual subscription
Contact: Sylvia Adams (Secretary) on 0401 699 558
Email: sylvia@westnet.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
Rubicon Combined Probus Club
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month 10 am
(except December)
Where: Port Sorell Golf Club, 17 Shearwater Boulevard, Shearwater
Cost: Annual membership plus $5 per meeting
Contact: John Saunders (President) on 0414 899 407 or
Pam Bowles (Secretary) on 0438 955 354
Email: rubiconcprobus@gmail.com
Wheelchair accessible
Ulverstone Ladies’ Probus Club
When: First Monday of each month 10 am
Where: Ulverstone Bowling Club, 41 Water Street, Ulverstone
Cost: $25 annual subscription plus $7 each meeting
Contact: Kathy Cook on 0400 287 082
Email: kthyck@gmail.com
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Rostrum Club 11 Burnie
When: Thursday 6.30 pm (except during January and December)
Where: Burnie Library, Alexander Street, Burnie
Cost: $60 annual membership, initial visits free
Contact: Tim McCarthy on 0498 012 757
Email: timothymc1951@hotmail.com
Website: www.rostrum.com.au/tas
Wheelchair accessible
43RETIREES
Kentish U3A (University of the Third Age)
What: A community run, self-help organisation, offering the sharing
of knowledge for the over 50’s, especially those in their
retirement or semi-retirement years. University is a loose
term – there are no academic requirements for membership
and no exams.
When: Every day of the week at varying times
Where: Various venues in the Kentish Municipality (phone for details)
Cost: $40 per annum membership
Contact: Jennifer Braid on 0409 196 876
or Leoni Read on 0429 705 062
Email: kentishu3a@gmail.com
Website: www.kentishu3a.u3anet.org.au
Facebook: Kentish U3A
Disability access to most venues
Port Sorell U3A (University of the Third Age)
What: A wide range of educational, creative, social and recreation
activities or people in retirement or semi-retirement.
When: Three terms per year (approximately 10 weeks)
February to November, Monday – Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Also, some weekend activities, details on website
Phone or check website for further details
Where: Banksia Centre, Port Sorell and other venues in the
Port Sorell area
Cost: $45 membership per annum
plus a small venue charge per session. No tuition fees
Equipment: Mostly supplied, some courses e.g. cooking, craft may have
small fee to cover materials
Contact: Office at Banksia Centre 10 am - 12 pm weekdays on
0499 162 539
Email: mail@portsorellu3a.org.au
Website: www.portsorell.u3anet.org.au
Facebook: Port Sorell U3A
Wheelchair accessible
44RUNNING
Parkruns are a free, weekly, timed 5 km run or walk. Everyone is
welcome to come along and join in, search ‘Parkruns Tasmania’ on the
internet to find all available locations
Burnie Parkrun
When: Saturday 9 am
Where: Burnie Foreshore, North Terrace, Burnie
Cost: Free
Equipment: Your personal barcode (supplied on registration)
Contact: Rick Ferguson (Event Director) on 0418 331 442
Email: burnieoffice@parkrun.com
Website: www.parkrun.com.au/burnie
Facebook: Burnie parkrun
Wheelchair accessible
Devonport Parkrun
When: Saturday 8 am
Where: Mersey Bluff, Devonport
(Starts on the walking track beside surf club)
Cost: Free
Equipment: Your personal barcode (supplied on registration)
Email: devonportoffice@parkrun.com
Website: www.parkrun.com.au/devonport
Facebook: Devonport parkrun
Port Sorell Parkrun
When: Saturday 9 am
Where: Port Sorell Surf Lifesaving Club,
1 Dumbleton Street, Hawley Beach
Cost: Free
Equipment: Your personal barcode (supplied on registration)
Email: portsorell@parkrun.com
Website: www.parkrun.com.au/portsorell
45The Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania (PCCCT)
What: Cross country and road running
When: Sunday 10 am (early March to mid-September)
Where: Various North West locations (see website)
Cost: $50 annual registration plus $5 race entry
Contact: Gerard Leary (Treasurer) on 0407 320 790
Email: gerard.leary@live.com.au
Website: www.pccct.org
Facebook: The Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania
SAILING
Burnie Yacht Club
When: Sunday 9 am (from October - April)
Where: The Esplanade, South Burnie
Cost: $150 senior, $75 junior, $200 family annual membership
Plus $5 race fee, $5 BYC boat use fee
Contact: Deb Thomson (Commodore) on 0438 323 467 or
Bill Enkelaar (Secretary) on 0419 310 263
Email: burnieyachtclub@gmail.com
Facebook: Burnie Yacht Club
Wheelchair accessible
Leven Yacht Club
When: Most Saturdays between September and April
Where: 3 Dial Street, Ulverstone
Cost: Membership plus race fees
(prospective members can sail for free)
Contact: Isaac Mearns (Commodore) on 0437 469 896
Email: levenyachtclubinc@gmail.com
Facebook: Leven Yacht Club
46Wynyard Yacht Club
What: Sailability, Learn to Sail, Racing, Powerboat licences
When: Weekdays and weekends from October to April
Where: 2A Old Bass Highway, Wynyard
Cost: $200 family, $152 adult, $48 youth annual membership
Concession available
Contact: Ela Klinger on 0448 966 456
Email: secretary@wynyard.org
Website: www.wynyard.org/sailing
Facebook: Wynyard Yacht Club
Wheelchair accessible
SCHOOL FOR SENIORS
Burnie School for Seniors
When: Tuesday 10 am
Where: Burnie Sports Centre, Southwell Street, Upper Burnie
Cost: $15 per term
Contact: Jane Rudd on 0417 035 444 or
Lesley Thompson on 0448 539 504
Email: crudd@bigpond.com (Jane) or wine@usa.net (Lesley)
Wheelchair accessible
Devonport School for Seniors
When: Alternate Tuesdays 10 am
Where: Devonport Football Club, James Street, Devonport
Cost: $2.50 per session (plus $30 per annum social membership of
Devonport Football Club)
Contact: Garry and Robyn Anderson on 0409 006 670
47SCRABBLE
Ulverstone Scrabble Club
When: Wednesday 9.30 am
Where: Neighbourhood House, 8 Lugana Crescent, Ulverstone
Cost: $5 per session
Contact: Jan Hill on 6425 5415
Email: jhill03@bigpond.net.au
Wheelchair accessible
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS
Burnie Senior Citizens Club
When: Wide variety of activities at various times,
phone for further details
Where: Jones Street, Burnie
Cost: Annual membership plus small cost for some activities
Contact: Club on 6431 5017 or Bev Targett on 0418 351 980
Email: burnieseniorcitizen@yahoo.com.au
Wheelchair accessible
Circular Head Seniors Club
When: Social afternoon: Tuesday 1.30 pm,
alternate month 2 pm Sunday
Where: Seniors Centre, Upper Grant Street, Smithton
Cost: By donation
Contact: Coral Blake on 6452 2089
Wheelchair accessible
48Devonport Senior Citizens
When: Tuesday 9.30 am - 11.30 am (choir), 1 pm (Bingo),
Thursday and Saturday 1 pm (bowls)
Where: 8 Victoria Parade, Devonport
Cost: $10 annual membership plus choir and bowls $2 per session,
Bingo depends on number of cards used
Contact: Colleen Holloway (Secretary) at club on 6424 5470
or 0409 314 707
Email: ckholloway@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Penguin Senior Citizens Club
When: Thursday (on pension week) 1.30 pm
Cost: $6 annual membership plus $3 social, $2 raffle
Where: 1 Crescent Street, Penguin
Contact: Barbara Murray on 0498 488 589
Wheelchair accessible
Ulverstone Senior Citizens Club
When: Choir practice Monday 1.30 pm
Bowls Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12.45 pm,
Seniors Forum Tuesday 9.45 am,
Crib Wednesday 1 pm, 500 Friday 1 pm
Where: 16 King Edward Street, Ulverstone
Cost: $15 annual membership plus $4 per activity
Contact: Judy McCarthy on 0418 273 766
Email: jmccarhty2@bigpond.com
Wheelchair accessible
Wynyard Senior Citizens
What: Art, bowls, crib, scrabble, singing, Tai Chi, yoga
plus social events
When: Phone for details
Where: 28 Jackson Street, Wynyard
Cost: $5 annual membership plus a fee per activity
Contact: Max Edwards on 6442 4818 or Club on 6442 3787
Wheelchair accessible
49SHOOTING
Burnie Clay Target Club Inc
When: Practice - Wednesday 4.30 pm start (weather dependant)
Competition – routinely second Saturday of each month
Where: 3 Bass Highway, Round Hill, Burnie
Cost: Practice $8 per 25 targets, competition varies $15 - $50 per day
Equipment: Range approved shot gun and current firearms licence required
Contact: Jason McLaren on 0417 582 479
Email: bctcsecretary@gmail.com
Facebook: Burnie Clay Target Club Inc
Penguin Clay Target Club
When: Second Sunday of each month 9.30 am
Where: Hardys Road, Penguin
Cost: $50 per 100 targets
Equipment: Firearms licence required
Contact: Matthew Baldock on 0419 879 634
Email: baldy@eftel.net.au
Website: www.penguinclaytargetclub.com
Facebook: Penguin Clay Target Club
Smithton Rifle Club Inc
When: Second and fourth Saturday of each month 1 pm
(phone 0438 584 172 to confirm shoots)
Where: Smithton Rifle Range, 100 Rifle Range Road, Smithton
Cost: $20 per day for visiting shooters, visiting non-shooters free
Equipment: Bring rifle and current Tasmanian or Interstate Firearms
Licence (required for visiting shooters)
Contact: Stephen Tamassy on 0438 584 172
Email: stephen@ezistonetas.com.au
50SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Soroptimist International of Burnie Inc
When: Fourth Monday of each month 6.30 pm
Where: Burnie RSL Club, 36 Alexander Street, Burnie
Cost: $130 annual membership plus meal cost at dinner meetings
Contact: Diane Mevissen on 6431 1724
Email: siburnie@siswp.org
Website: www.siswp.org
Facebook: Soroptimist International of Burnie Tasmania
Wheelchair accessible
Soroptimist International of Circular Head Inc
When: Third Monday of each month 6 pm
Where: Jenski Restuarant and Cafe, Smith Street, Smithton
Cost: $120 annual membership plus meal cost at meetings
Contact: Jodie Gausden on 0409 951 199
Email: sicircularhead@siswp.org
Facebook: Soroptimist International of Circular Head
Wheelchair accessible
Soroptimist International of Devonport Inc
When: First Wednesday of each month
(except January) 6 pm for 6.30 pm
Where: St John’s Hall, Fenton Street, Devonport
Cost: $135 annual membership plus meal cost at dinner meetings
Contact: Avis Colgrave on 0488 063 922
Email: sidevonport@siswp.org
Website: www.soroptimistdevonport.com.au
Facebook: Soroptimist International Devonport
Wheelchair accessible
51SQUASH
Devonport Squash Club
When: Tuesday 6.30 pm (pennant), Saturday 1 pm (training)
Where: Devonport Recreation Centre, 34 Forbes Street, Devonport
Cost: See website
Contact: 0419 007 603 or 0419 861 118
Email: info@devonportsquash.com.au
Website: www.devonportsquash.com.au
Facebook: Devonport Squash Club - Tasmania
Queenstown Squash and Fitness Centre
What: Full commercial gym, multi-purpose room and
two squash courts
When: Open 24/7 – entry via swipe card
(Covid-19 restrictions in place for cleaning)
Where: Orr Street, Queenstown
Cost: Annual, 6 monthly, 3 monthly, monthly and casual
memberships available. Phone for details (membership gives
access to all three gyms)
Contact: West Coast Council on 6471 4700
Email: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Website: www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/community-and-recreation/gyms
Zeehan Squash and Fitness Centre
What: Full commercial gym and two squash courts
When: Open 24/7 – entry via swipe card
(Covid-19 restrictions in place for cleaning)
Where: Counsel Street, Zeehan
Cost: Annual, 6 monthly, 3 monthly, monthly and casual
memberships available. Phone for details (membership gives
access to all three gyms)
Contact: West Coast Council on 6471 4700
Email: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Website: www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/community-and-recreation/gyms
52SWIMMING
Burnie Masters Swimming Club
What: Social and competitive swimming
When: Sunday 8.30 am - 9.30 am
Where: Burnie Aquatic Centre, 1-5 Terrylands Street,
Terrylands (Burnie)
Cost: Pool entry fee plus yearly membership fees
Contact: Mitch Martin (Secretary) on 0499 029 919
Email: martin5160@hotmail.com
Facebook: Burnie Masters Swimming
TABLE TENNIS
Burnie Table Tennis League
What: Competition and social table tennis
When: Sunday 4 pm - 7 pm, Wednesday 6 pm - 10 pm
Where: Police and Citizens Youth Club, Terrylands, Burnie
Cost: $10 registration plus $2 weekly fee
Equipment: Loan bats available (balls, nets, tables supplied)
Contact: Wayne Flight on 0408 214 767
Facebook: Burnie Table Tennis
Wheelchair accessible
TAI CHI
East Devonport
When: Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 am - 10.30 am and
10.45 am - 11.45 am
Where: East Devonport Football Club, Caroline Street, East Devonport
Cost: $7 per session
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and shoes
Contact: East Devonport Neighbourhood House on 6427 9985
or 0407 444 879
Email: lisa_esch@westnet.com.au
Website: www.edch.com.au
Facebook: East Devonport Neighbourhood House
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