REGULAR GROUPS
This page provides a list of some of the many regular groups & communities you can find here at
Blackwood Memorial Hall.
To have a group added here please Contact Us.
Belly Dance Arabesque:
Monday evenings (term-time):
Ph: Regan 08 8363 5499
E: bellydancearabesqueadelaide@gmail.com
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Belly Dance is a wonderful form of exercise & can promote greater mobility, balance, coordination, creativity & joy. Classes are suitable for women of all ages, fitness levels & abilities & are held in a welcoming & inclusive environment.
Beyond Bollywood Oz:
Thursday: 6.00pm-7.00pm
Ph: Noni 0412 968 756
E: noniapandey@gmail.com
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If you aren't sure that Bollywood Dancing is for you then why not try a casual class.
Blackwood Action Group (BAG):
Quarterly public meetings
Generally 4th Wednesday 6.45pm for 7.00pm
Ph: Geoff 0408 117 003
E: barty38@outlook.com
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A community service organisation that undertakes specific local projects & collaborates with others to enhance the amenity of the district for the community's enjoyment.
Blackwood Craft Market:
1st Sunday each month (except January)
10.00am-3.00pm (free entry)
E: blackwoodmarketsa@gmail.com
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The Market features a wide variety of stalls offering paintings, woodworks, books, homemade produce, potted plants, pottery & much more. Tea, coffee & a sausage sizzle are also on hand.
Blackwood Lions Club:
Meets 1st Wednesday each month (except January): 6.45pm for 7.00pm
Ph: 0412 935 932
E: blackwwodlions@yahoo.com
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Blackwood Lions have been around since 1965. Lions is the world’s largest service organization & Blackwood Lions is the Hills largest charity. You’ve probably eaten their Christmas Cakes or been to their Saturday morning Bargain Centre at Eden Hills (Colebrook Drive off Shepherds Hill Road). So far the Centre has returned to the community goods & money worth more than $10 million.
Blackwood Photographic Club of SA Inc:
Meets every alternate Thursday: 7.15pm for 7.30pm
Ph: Ian 0410 634 046
E: blackwoodphotoclub@gmail.com or panjarri@gmail.com
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Blackwood Photographic Club of SA Inc was established in June 1983 & since then has provided annual programmes including competitions, workshops, outings, field trips & guest speakers for our members. Anyone interested in improving their photography, be it using digital or film cameras, is welcome.
Blackwood Players Inc:
Regular productions.
Auditions & rehearsals as required.
Ph: Greg 0402 616 924
E: blackwoodplayers@gmail.com
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Blackwood Players produce major productions each year, across a wide range of styles & genres. They also run social events throughout the year. Workshops led by experienced theatre people have been offered, allowing participants to develop & polish acting & related skills.
Blackwood Rotary Club:
Book Fairs held regularly.
Ph: Robyn 0447 001 606
E: robynevenus@gmail.com
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Books accepted anytime & funds raised are returned to the community.
Club values include service before self, friendship, honesty & integrity, humour & generosity. If you share these values, you really should join.
Blackwood Winemakers & Brewers Club Inc:
3rd Wednesday each month (except December): 7.15pm for 7.30pm
Ph: Brian 0423 125 269
E: bwbc@bwbc.org.au
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A dedicated group of amateur wine & beer makers who meet monthly to discuss club matters, run club wine & beer competitions, have guest speakers & discuss various aspects of their homemade wines & beers. Members have the opportunity to discuss their methods, mistakes or even miracles with others, who collectively have decades of experience to share.
Dance SA:
For students aged 18mths & above.
Tuesday (term-time):
3.30pm-4.15pm J1 (3-5yo), 4.15pm-5.15pm J2 (6-9yo),
5.15pm-6.15pm Inter (10-14yo) & 6.15-7.15pm Senior (15yo+)
Saturday (term-time):
9.00pm-9.45pm J! (3-5yo), 9.45pm-10.45pm J2 (6-9yo) &
10.45am-11.45am Inter (10-14yo)
Ph: Kristen 0438 880 945
E: info@dancesa.com.au
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DanceSA creates a professional atmosphere together with the excitement & energy of dance, in an environment which is safe, creative & fun. The aim is to provide students of all ages & experience levels with knowledge & skills in the performing arts. Students learn leadership values, improve confidence, communication skills & several aspects of performance.
Fitness After Fifty:
Wednesday: 10.00am-11.00am
Ph: Sharon 0458 678 523
E: sharoncooper@adam.com.au
An active over 50's class that includes aerobics, stretching, strengthening, balance & Pilates all to great music.
Innovation Calisthenics:
Thursday 5.30pm-9.00pm
Saturday 8.30am-11.30am
Classes for students from 3yo to Masters.
Ph: Kate 0409 270 877
E: innovationcalisthenics@hotmail.com
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Calisthenics is a fabulous artistic sport for all age groups & is a wonderful way to make long lasting friendships. Through both teamwork & solo performance, calisthenics develops discipline, confidence, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, fitness & strength, as well as imparting values of perseverance, commitment, working with others & responsibility.
Light Pace Fitness:
Tuesday & Thursday (term-time): 9.30am-10.30am
Ph: Sue 0403 007 657
E: spbcmatthews@ozemail.com.au
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Gentle exercise class towards assisting improving overall health & fitness.
Panache Dance Studio:
Monday (term-time): 4.00pm-9:00pm
Ph: Danielle 0455 351 004
E: info@panachedancestudio.com.au
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Panache is renowned for quality dance tuition & a caring attitude towards all students.
Parkinson's Exercise Group:
Thursday (term-time): 9.30am-10.30am
Ph: Karyn 0419 840 484
E: kpowellphysio@internode.on.net
Research suggests exercise classes can help people with Parkinson's tackle tasks more effectively.
Taoist Tai Chi:
Tuesday: 10.45am-12.15pm Continuing Session & 12.30pm-2.00pm Intro Session
Thursday: 10.45am-12.15pm & 12.30pm-2.00pm Continuing Session + Intro Session
Ph: 0423 776 955
E: adelaide@taoisttaichi.org
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Taoist Tai Chi Classes benefits health & wellbeing:
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The slow flowing movements deliver a powerful workout for body & mind
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Moving meditation beats stress
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Suitable for all ages & conditions
First class is obligation free.
World Taekwondo:
Adults & Youth:
Monday 7.10pm, Wednesday 7.10pm & Friday 6.10pm
Kids (term-time):
Monday 6.30pm, Wednesday 6.30pm & Friday 5.30pm
Ph: Grand Master Wahid 0412 909 500
E: admin@worldtaekwondo.com.au
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World Taekwondo teaches practical, powerful, simple & effective skills for personal safety & self defence. The school focuses on helping students improve their self confidence whilst conditioning them mentally & physically.
Yoga Journey:
Monday (term-time): 10.30am-11.45am
Yoga for Wellbeing
Ph: Polly 0435 012 089
E: polly.holmes@gmail.com
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A gentle class which is designed to maintain strength, flexibility & balance of the body. Care is taken to ensure that postures are practised safely & modifications are offered where appropriate. The class also incorporates breathing techniques which help rejuvenate & relax. Visualisation & sound are also sometimes used to create a deeper sense of wellbeing.
Zenerchi Mind Body Training:
Tuesday:
6.30pm-7.30pm Pilates
7.30pm-8.30pm BodyART
Ph: Lynley 0413 081 373
E: zenerchi@hotmail.com
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Helping people find balance in life.