Huis Soeterus basaar
Huis Soeterus se jaarlikse basaar vind plaas Saterdag 9 Maart, om 9vm, by Huis Soeterus, Oliverstraat 8, Strand. Daar sal ‘* springkasteel en lekkergoed vir die kleinspan ook wees. ’* Nie-winsgewende tehuis vir bejaardes, Huis Soeterus is grootliks afhanklik van fondsinsamelingsprojekte deur die jaar. Donasies uit die gemeenskap is versoek, om by te dra tot ’* suksesvolle fondsinsamelingsprojek. Moontlike bydraes of donasies behels tuisgebak, handwerk en enige verpakkingsmateriaal vir verkope. Vrywilligers wat op die dag kan uithelp is ook benodig. Vir verdere besonderhede, om ’* bydrae te maak, of as vrywilliger op te tree, kontak vir Hannelie Koekemoer op 021 853 7423 of hoof.soeterus@gmail.com
Language classes
The Alliance Francaise in Stellenbosch starts its new courses in French, Portuguese and Spanish soon. Register now for private or group tuition, all ages and levels. For more information, contact stellenbosch@alliance.org.za or 078 520 7963.
Bright Street exhibition
An art exhibition of oil paintings by students of local artist Bettie Nieuwoudt is currently on at the Bright Street Gallery in Somerset West, until Saturday February 23. Bettie has been teaching at the workshop of The Crafters Inn in Somerset West for 15 years. Her art career started some 40 years ago in Zimbabwe where she was known for her landscape works. For more information, contact the studio at 021 851 2520.
Diabetes talk
The Winelands Diabetes Education Group will present a talk on ways to make shopping easier at Jonkersview Medical Centre, 11 Jan Celliers Street, Stellenbosch on Wednesday February 27 at 6pm. Join Chantel (registered dietitian) as she shares practical tips on label reading and shopping. Entry is free. Contact winelands.diabetes@gmail.com for more information
Concert
The Blue Vines Piano Lounge at Hole in the Wall shopping centre in Somerset West opens its doors on Saturday March 9 with a show titled “Music of the Heart”, featuring songs and love songs performed by Andrè Strijdom, with Paul Lessing, Roelof Swart (violinist) and Edie Henn (piano). Visit www.bluevinesmusic.com to book tickets, or for more information.
Breast cancer support
The Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday February 28, at 9.30am for 10am, at the Mediclinic Strand, Altena Road, Strand. The speaker is Suzi Davey, and the topic is lymphoedema awareness, risk reduction and effective treatment. For more information, contact Reach for Recovery at 082 357 0497.
Talk on valuations
The U3A Money Matters group will meet on Monday February 25, at 10am, at Room 45, Urban Voice, corner of Sir Lowry’s Pass and Schapenberg roads, Somerset West. The talk is on how to deal with the municipal valuation for 2018, which is now open for public inspection. The speaker is Francis Clerke. Members pay R10, and non-members pay R20. Refreshments will be available from 9.30am. For more information, contact Danie Schoeman at dschoeman2745@gmail.com or 082 783 9582.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
The 89th Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday March 1, at Somerset West United Church, corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright streets, at 10am, when women from all denominations will gather in prayer and praise using a programme that has been written by the women of Slovenia. The theme is “Come, Everything is Ready”. The guest speaker is Reverend Eleanor Gaunt, and all women are invited to attend. After the service, tea and refreshments will be served.Email ruth.droomer24@gmail.com