Weekly What's On

Monday

Cards Rice Street Hall, Port Sorell - 1.30 pm.  Cost $2.00 (inc a cuppa) Enquiries: 6428 7297
Deepwater Swim School Platypus, Penguins and Seals training at 4.00 pm, 4.45 pm and 5.35 pm.  Cost: $240.00 per swimmer (per season) plus pool entry.  Enquiries: 0448 755 233
Latrobe Federal Band Rehearsals

The Latrobe Federal Band, established in 1875, holds the title of Australia's oldest continuous brass brand. Currently, the band is rehearsing at the Moriarty Hall whilst the L J Coventry Bandrooms, (situated at the Latrobe Recreation Ground on Gilbert Street in Latrobe) is undergoing an exciting redevelopment. Our Musical Directors are Geoff Dell, who oversees and guides the senior band, and Dominique Baker, who teaches and mentors our junior and beginner players with the support of our experienced senior members.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Mondays (During School Terms)

  • Beginners: 6:15pm-7:00pm
  • Juniors: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Mondays

  • Seniors: 7:30pm-9:00pm

Post-rehearsal, members are invited to stay and socialise, offering an opportunity to bond with other band members. We welcome everyone interested! We provide tuition, instruments, and uniforms at a very low cost.

For more information, contact:

Latrobe Football Club U19 Training - Latrobe Recreation Ground, Gilbert Street, Latrobe - 6.00 pm  Enquiries: 6426 1440
Mersey Valley Ladies ProbusMeet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Latrobe Senior Citizens Clubrooms, 18 Hamilton Street, Latrobe from 10am until 12 noon.  Contact 6427 8157 for more information
North West Regional Hospital - Mersey Auxillary 4th Monday of the month at the NW Regional Hospital, Mersey Campus - Room 2C.  2.00 pm start.  Enquiries  6427 8580
Playgroup Latrobe Primary School - 1.15pm - 2.45 pm.  Cost $2.00.  Open to families with children aged 3 and up.  Enquiries: 6426 1203
PlaygroupSt Patrick's School Hall - 9.00 am - 11.00 am.  Cost $2.00 Enquiries: 6426 1626          
Rubicon Sea Scouts Scout Hall, Camp Boomerang, Kermode Street, Port Sorell.  7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.  Enquiries: 6426 2680
Social Bowls Indoor Port Sorell Bowls Club, Meredith Street, Port Sorell.  1.00 pm.  Enquiries: 6428 6386
Shimjang Taekeondo

Classes at Latrobe High School 6.15pm.  Enquiries https://www.facebook.com/516022385232834/posts/1156876507814082/

Tai ChiAt Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe 6.00pm. Cost $15.00.  Phone 0456 007 421 to book in.

Tuesday

Axemans EmporiumAxeman’s Emporium is open from 11-3 Tuesday through Saturday and from 9 - 3 on Sunday. You can find us at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. There are a variety of shops featuring beautiful items handcrafted by local artisans. Some of the things you can find include knitted items for the family, including a large selection of baby knits, jewellery, towels, jams, relishes and pickles, Swarovski Crystal jewellery, greeting cards, tea cosies, knitted toys, sterling silver jewellery, beautifully crafted woodwork, scarves, merino wool socks and handspun yarn. This is just a small sampling of what you can find at the Axeman’s Emporium. Stop in and support the local artisans.  https://www.facebook.com/axemansmakersmarket/
Crib and 500 Card NightHeld fortnightly at the Port Sorell Golf Club, Shearwater Boulevard, Shearwater.  Games start at 7.30 pm SHARP.  Cost $5 per person.  Supper as well as prizes to be won.  Enquiries: 6428 6173.
EuchreAt the Banksia Centre, Darling Street, Port Sorell. Every 2-5pm, with a coffee break (BYO mug). Cost $4. 12 games played, prize for the winner. Enquiries to 0438 988 861.
Latrobe and Port Sorell Tourism Association (LaPSTA)Meet at various locations throughout the Latrobe Municipality on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5.00 pm.  For more information, phone Peter on 6428 7555 or email reservations@tranquilles.com
Latrobe Ladies Badminton Club Latrobe Youth Centre from 12.00noon. Enquiries:  0409 902 539
Latrobe Senior Citizens ClubAt Hamilton Hub, 20 Hamilton Street, Latrobe. 
Contact the club on latrobeseniors@gmail.com or 0419 529 763 for details of club activities.
Orana Day Centre Port Sorell - 9.00am for frail and aged. Transport and a hot mid-day meal is provided. Enquiries: 6427 9511
Playful Penguins Playgroup Port Sorell Memorial Hall Supper Room, Meredith Street, Port Sorell.  10.00am - 12.00noon. Small cost applies.  Enquiries: 0448 524 529 or 0409 720 213
Playgroup Sassafras Primary School (during school terms only) from 1.15pm until 2.30 pm. FREE Enquiries: 6426 7240
Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club Monthly meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Shearwater Country Club (upstairs) commencing at 7.00 pm. Enquiries: 6428 7770
Tasmanian Family History Society Open from 11am until 3pm at 117 Gilbert Street, Latrobe (behind the Latrobe Library). Other times by appointment. Phone 6426 2257.

Wednesday

Al-Anon Family Group 12.45pm Baptist Church Office (rear entrance) 124 William Street, Devonport. Phone: 6428 7215
Axeman EmporiumAxeman’s Emporium is open from 11-3 Tuesday through Saturday and from 9 - 3 on Sunday. You can find us at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. There are a variety of shops featuring beautiful items handcrafted by local artisans. Some of the things you can find include knitted items for the family, including a large selection of baby knits, jewellery, towels, jams, relishes and pickles, Swarovski Crystal jewellery, greeting cards, tea cosies, knitted toys, sterling silver jewellery, beautifully crafted woodwork, scarves, merino wool socks and handspun yarn. This is just a small sampling of what you can find at the Axeman’s Emporium. Stop in and support the local artisans.  https://www.facebook.com/axemansmakersmarket/

Bingo

Port Sorell Memorial Hall. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Enquiries: 6428 6568

Busy Fingers Craft Group

Lighthouse Christain Fellowship, 16 Meredith Street, Port Sorell from 10am until 12 noon during school terms.  BYO crafts.  Cost $2 (includes morning tea). Enquiries: 0439 637 802

Chat'n Choose

Latrobe Baptist Church Hall, Gilbert Street, Latrobe. 10.00am - 12.00noon School Terms only. Cost $2.00 includes Morning Tea Enquiries: 6426 1740

Deepwater Swim SchoolSeals, Dolphin and Shark training at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm respectively. Enquiries; 0448 755 233. Cost: tuition $220 per swimmer (per season) plus pool entry.
Gentle YogaAt Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe 7.00pm. Cost $15.00.  Phone 0456 007 421 to book in.
Hippy Youth SessionHeld on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. No cost.  Phone 0456 007 421 or call in to book in.
Latrobe GuidesLatrobe Guide Hall, Hamilton Street, Latrobe - 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Contact: Carolyn McLennan on 0417 386 191
Latrobe Football Club U15 and U17 Training for U15 and U17 players at the Latrobe Recreation Ground from 5pm.  U19 from 6pm. Contract: Latrobe Football Club on 6426 1140
Latrobe Junior Football For children from Prep to Grade 6 boys and girls.  Training at the Latrobe Recreation Ground, Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 4pm to 5pm.  Phone: 0400 589 614
Latrobe Neighbourhood WatchMeet the last Wednesday every second month (February, April, June, August, October, December) in the Latrobe Council Chambers at 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe - 7:00pm.  Enquiries:  03 6426 2777 or 0409 131 453.
Latrobe QuiltersFrom 9.30 am on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Latrobe and Districts Youth Centre, Cotton Street, Latrobe.  Cost: $3 per session.  Enquiries: 6426 1257 or 6426 1788
Latrobe Racquetball Club Latrobe Youth Centre, 5.00pm.  Enquiries:  0427 262 061
PlaygroupSt Patrick's School - 9.00 am - 11.00 am.  Cost $2.00 Open to families with children aged 3 and up.  Enquiries: 6426 1626.
Port Sorell Tennis Coaching For children from Grade Prep to Grade 6. Lessons are 40 minutes in duration and racquets are supplied if you do not have one.  G3-6 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm  Enquiries: 6428 7112 or 0439 637 301
Reel Keen Fishing Club, Port Sorell and Districts

A fishing club, founded to provide those with a love of recreational fishing the opportunity to socialise with like-minded anglers, recently formed at Port Sorell.  “Reel Keen Fishing Club … Port Sorell and Districts” is for everyone of any age and will offer fishing related activities (competitive and non-competitive) for members and in conjunction with other fishing clubs in Tasmania.

Membership is $20 per active fishers or $10 for those that just want to come for the social part of the club.  They meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Port Sorell Men's Shed, 14 Burgess Way, Shearwater.

For more information, contact Micheal Meddick on 0419 887 678.

Rubicon Grove AuxiliaryMeetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Rubicon Grove, Club Drive, Shearwater from 2pm.  All welcome.  Phone 6427 2086 or 6428 7701.
Shimjang Taekeondo Classes at Latrobe High School 6.15pm.  Enquiries https://www.facebook.com/516022385232834/posts/1156876507814082/
Tai ChiAt Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe 11.00am. Cost $15.00.  Phone 0456 007 421 to book in.
Veterans Golf Thirlstane Golf Club from 10.00am. Phone: 6428 6488

Thursday

Axemans EmporiumAxeman’s Emporium is open from 11-3 Tuesday through Saturday and from 9 - 3 on Sunday. You can find us at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. There are a variety of shops featuring beautiful items handcrafted by local artisans. Some of the things you can find include knitted items for the family, including a large selection of baby knits, jewellery, towels, jams, relishes and pickles, Swarovski Crystal jewellery, greeting cards, tea cosies, knitted toys, sterling silver jewellery, beautifully crafted woodwork, scarves, merino wool socks and handspun yarn. This is just a small sampling of what you can find at the Axeman’s Emporium. Stop in and support the local artisans.  https://www.facebook.com/axemansmakersmarket/
Rubicon Seniors Activity Afternoon Port Sorell Memorial Hall - 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Enquiries: 6428 6568
Latrobe Diabetes Support GroupA local group for people with diabetes to meet, share ideas and learn about managing diabetes at the Latrobe Family Medical Practice Meeting Room, 45b Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 11am until 12 noon.  Meeting dates 15 August, 10 October, 5 December 2013.  Enquiries to Nancy on 6425 0800
Latrobe CubsScout Hall, Picton Grange, Latrobe. 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm  Enquiries: 6427 2517
Latrobe Joeys Scout Hall, Picton Grange, Latrobe. 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm  Enquiries: 6427 2517
Port Sorell Tennis Coaching For children from Prep - Grade 6.  Lessons are 40 minutes in duration and racquets are supplied if you do not have one.  4.00 pm - 4.40 pm Prep - Gr 2; 4.40 pm - 5.20 pm Gr 3-6.  Enquiries: 6428 7112 or 0439 637 301
Rubicon Sea Scouts (Cubs) Scout Hall, Camp Boomerang, Kermode Street, Port Sorell.  6.30 pm - 8.00 pm.  Enquiries: 6427 9401 For ages 8-10.5 years
Rubicon Seniors Activity AfternoonPort Sorell Memorial Hall - 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Enquiries: 6428 6568
Sharing CircleOn 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert St Latrobe. 7.00pm Cost $10.00. Phone 0456 007 421 to book in.
1st Latrobe ScoutsScout Hall, Picton Grange, Latrobe - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.  Enquiries: 6427 2517
Latrobe Federal Band Optional Extra Rehearsal

7:30pm-9:00pm. Currently, the band is rehearsing at the Moriarty Hall whilst the L J Coventry Bandrooms, (situated at the Latrobe Recreation Ground on Gilbert Street in Latrobe) is undergoing an exciting redevelopment.

For more information, contact:

Friday

Arm Chair Exercise ClassFor 50+ at Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe 10.30am. Cost $14.00 for 45 minutes.  Phone 0456 007 421 to book in and start your journey to better health with low impact fitness class for all levels.
Axemans EmporiumAxeman’s Emporium is open from 11-3 Tuesday through Saturday and from 9 - 3 on Sunday. You can find us at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. There are a variety of shops featuring beautiful items handcrafted by local artisans. Some of the things you can find include knitted items for the family, including a large selection of baby knits, jewellery, towels, jams, relishes and pickles, Swarovski Crystal jewellery, greeting cards, tea cosies, knitted toys, sterling silver jewellery, beautifully crafted woodwork, scarves, merino wool socks and handspun yarn. This is just a small sampling of what you can find at the Axeman’s Emporium. Stop in and support the local artisans.  https://www.facebook.com/axemansmakersmarket/
Counter Meals (Fortnightly) Port Sorell Bowls Club, Meredith Street, Port Sorell.  From 5.30 pm.  Enquiries: 2428 6386
Fitter Sitters

Fitter Sitters is a chair based strengthening program that is suitable for anyone who has not exercised before or who may have mobility issues.  It is also suitable for those with stable - chronic health issues (a doctors check is advised if you are unsure.

Latrobe Memorial Hall - Every Friday at 10.30am.  Cost: $7.00 per session

Latrobe Community PlaygroupA fun, welcoming playgroup for families with children aged 0-5 years. Why not come along and join the fun? https://.www.facebook.com/latrobeplaygroup

Baptist Church Hall, Gilbert St, Latrobe - Friday drop in between 10.00am- 12.00pm
Latrobe Community Shed Inc

Latrobe Community Shed Inc meet at 102 Last Street Latrobe from 10:00am until 12 noon.

Enquiries: 0439 832 739; email – latrobecommunityshed@gmail.com or Facebook @latrobecommunityshed

Latrobe Football Club U19 Training - Latrobe Recreation Ground, Gilbert Street, Latrobe - 6.00 pm  Enquiries: 6426 1440
The Tasmanian Family History LibraryOld Police Residence, 117 Gilbert Street, Latrobe.  11.00 am - 3.00 pm   Enquiries: 6426 2257

Saturday

Axemans Emporium

Axeman’s Emporium is open from 11-3 Tuesday through Saturday and from 9 - 3 on Sunday. You can find us at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. There are a variety of shops featuring beautiful items handcrafted by local artisans. Some of the things you can find include knitted items for the family, including a large selection of baby knits, jewellery, towels, jams, relishes and pickles, Swarovski Crystal jewellery, greeting cards, tea cosies, knitted toys, sterling silver jewellery, beautifully crafted woodwork, scarves, merino wool socks and handspun yarn. This is just a small sampling of what you can find at the Axeman’s Emporium. Stop in and support the local artisans.  https://www.facebook.com/axemansmakersmarket/

Sunday

Anglican Church Service

St Peter's, Rice Street, Port Sorell - 9.00 am every Sunday Contact: 6428 7810

Bridge of Hope, Latrobe, cnr Hamilton & Cotton Streets. 11 am. Contact 6428 7810

Catholic Church Service St Josephs, Wilson Street, Shearwater - 8.30 am the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Contact: 6424 2783
Latrobe Baptist Church ServiceGilbert Street, Latrobe
9.50am Church Service
10.00am Sunday School
Latrobe Village MarketGilbert Street, Latrobe - 7.00am-2.00pm
This market will delight the treasure trove enthusiasts, antique collectors, food and vegetable buffs. Enquiries: Mel 0429 779 990
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship16 Meredith Street, Port Sorell - 10.30 am every Sunday. Enquiries: 0480 119 480.
Makers Market

Australian Axemans Hall of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe each Sunday from 9am until 3pm.  Focussing on quality Tasmanian product including wood turning, paper tole, bush remedies, garden sculptures, cake decorating and supplies, glass art, baby gift lines, jewellery, hand made soaps, hand crafted knitware, skincare, plantsm hand spun wool, painting, quilting, cat accessories and local produce.  Enquiries to Rupert 0498 042 198

Shiloh Fellowship Church Port Sorell Memorial Hall, cnr Meredith and Darling Street, Port Sorell 10.30 am every Sunday. Contact 6428 6208
Spiritualist ChurchHeld on the 3rd Sunday of each month. 10.30am - 12.30pm by donation. Phone 0456 007 421 to book in at Tribe Connections Wellness Centre 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe.
Tribe Connections Indoor MarketHeld on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at the Tribe Connections Wellness Centre, 187 Gilbert Street, Latrobe, from 9 am to 3 pm.  Why not call into the market to grab a bargain, new and old hand made items , some brought item, come & find that unique gift. 12+ stalls. Email: hello@tribeconnections.com.au. Phone: 0456 007 421. Facebook Page:  Tribe Connections Wellness Centre
Wesley Vale Community Church Main Road, Wesley Vale. 10.00 am every Sunday. Contact 6426 9369