Community Activities Calendar

Monday
Group Event Contact
Village Play Intergenerational Playgroup  9.30am-11.30am during school terms. Forbes Anglican Church. 1-5 Court Street. www.forbesanglicanchurch.org Phone Sally 0433 438 443
Epic Explorers School children from Yr3 to Yr6. Every Monday 3.45pm - 5.15pm. School terms only. Baptist Church. Find us on Facebook Phone Nick 0429 587 253
Forbes & District Town Band Rehearsals  6pm-7pm Beginners. 7pm-9pm Town Band. Band Hall. 165 Rankin Street. Find us on Facebook Phone Hannah 0402 093 785
Forbes Community Garden  Open from 9am-11am. Reymond Street. All welcome. Subject to Volunteer availability. Find us on Facebook  Phone Nina 0424 410 594
Forbes Historical Museum Open 2pm-4pm daily.  Includes the Ben Hall “The Myths behind the Legend “display. Email: forbesmuseum@gmail.com Phone 6851 6600
Indoor Bowls Forbes Sports and Recreation Club. 3pm.  Phone 6852 1499
Singers Gathering Uniting Church Hall. 2pm. New members welcome.  Phone Elaine 6852 1152
Healthy Lifestyles Program  Differing times each day - Monday to Friday. Contact Forbes Hospital Community Health and ask for Caitlin.    Phone 6850 7300
Gentle Exercise for Seniors Uniting Church Hall. 10am-11am. $7 includes morning tea.  Phone Cheryl 6851 2099
Youth Group For youth from Yr7 to Yr12. Every Monday 6.30pm-8pm. School Terms only.  Phone Murray 0427 561 189
 Yoga with Cherie  Gentle & restorative yoga classes; suitable for all levels, including practising from a chair. 9am-10am. Cost: $20.00. Yoga mat is supplied. Email: cherie@thebackroomforbes.com Website: www.withcherie.com.au Phone 0411 057 745


Tuesday
Group Event Contact
FREE Tai Chi No experience required, wear loose clothing and flat shoes. All welcome. 10.30am - 11.30am Forbes Youth and Community Centre. Find us on Facebook. Email: sannicholson@ozemail.com.au Phone Cheryl 6851 2099 or Phone Sandra 0437 522 778
Forbes & District Lions Club Meeting Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at the Vandenberg Hotel 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Find us on Facebook Phone Peter 0419 463 803
Forbes & District Tennis   Town Tennis Courts. 7pm-9.30pm. All Welcome.  Phone Peter 0403 335 205 
Forbes Community Garden  Open from 9am-11am. Reymond Street. All welcome. Find us on Facebook Phone Nina 0424 410 594
Forbes Historical Museum  Open 2pm-4pm daily.  Includes the Ben Hall “The Myths behind the Legend “display Phone 6851 6600 
Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club  Every 4th Tuesday of the month. 1.30pm. Phone  Elvy 0428 540 22
Forbes Little Athletics  Botanical Gardens. 5.30pm-7.30pm. School terms only Contact via Facebook 
Golf Croquet  8.45am for 9.00am start. Halpins Flat. Email: lvqui3@gmail.com  Phone Elvy 0428 540 272
Healthy Lifestyles Programs   Differing times each day - Monday to Friday. Contact Forbes Hospital Community Health and ask for Caitlin.    Phone 6850 7300
Rotary Ipomoea Breakfast Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month. Isabel's Place. 7am.   Phone Helen 0427 201 445
Trivia Night - Club Forbes  Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Club Forbes, Templar St. 7.30pm. All Welcome.   Phone 6852 1488


Wednesday
Group Event Contact
Be Connected With Computers Forbes Library every Wednesday in August & September 1pm - 3.30pm Phone Library 6852 1463
Club Forbes Bingo  Club Forbes. 11.15am. For more details phone Club Forbes Phone 6852 1488
Forbes U3A - Health & Fitness
 Anytime Fitness Gym 10.30am
 Phone Doddy 6851 5134
Forbes U3A - A Taste of Forbes
 Last Wednesday of the month. Event and Membership details phone Judy 
 Phone Judy 6852 1113
Indoor Bowls
 Forbes Youth and Community Centre. Names in by 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. All welcome. Cost $2pp
 Northside Chapel  Most Wednesday's during school terms. 5.00pm-6.00pm, alternating age groups - Preschool-Year 2 and Year 3-Year 6. Contact Rex for details.     Phone 0427 261 326
Forbes Community Garden
 Open from 9am - 11am. Reymond Street. All welcome. 
 Phone Nina 0424 410 594 
Forbes Family History Group
 10am - 5pm in the Research Room at the rear of the Forbes Library. Email ffhg@westserv.net.au Website: www.forbesfhg@wordpress.com
 Phone 6851 5096
Forbes Handicraft Centre Monthly Meeting
 Every 4th Wednesday 3pm. Lachlan St Forbes
 Phone 6851 4591
Forbes Historical Museum
  Open 2pm - 4pm daily. Includes the Ben Hall "The Myths behind the Legend" display
 Phone 6851 6600
Forbes Neighbourhood Watch  2nd Wednesday of the month. Vandenberg Hotel. 7pm. New faces always welcome. Time may vary Phone Lyn 0417 536 619
Forbes Rotary Club Meeting  1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Vandenberg Hotel 6pm for 6.30pm start Phone Chris 0429 661 358
Healthy Lifestyles Programs
 Differing times each day - Monday to Friday. Contact Forbes Hospital Community Health and ask for Caitlin.  Phone 6850 7300
Indoor Bowls  Forbes Youth & Community Centre. Names in by 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. All Welcome. Cost $2pp  
Ladies Craft Group
 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 11.15am - 3pm. Bring your own lunch. Baptist Church. Email: info@baptistchurch.org
 Phone 0428 596 833
Ladies Golf Competition
 Forbes Golf Club 8am-10am
 Phone Pro Shop 6851 1554
Social Lawn Bowls
 Forbes Sports & Recreation Club 10am beginners/learners and anyone wanting to improve their game. No need to book
 Phone 6852 1499
Sports & Recreation Members Draw  Every Wednesday from 7pm Phone 6852 1499
Squash Competition
Starts 2 October 2020 6pm at Forbes Golf Club. Email: darryn.piper91@gmail.com  Phone Darryn 0417 084 954 


Thursday
Group Event Contact
Forbes & District Historical Society Inc monthly meeting
 Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7.30pm at Club Forbes. Email: forbesmuseum@gmail.com
 Phone 6851 6600
Forbes Amatuer Swimming Club
 Weekly meets from 5.45pm. October - March
 Phone Forbes Pool 6852 1431
Forbes Community Garden
 Open from 9am - 11am Reymond St Forbes. All welcome Phone Nina 0424 410 594
Forbes Evening Branch CWA
 Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6.00pm at Club Forbes. All Welcome to attend. Email: forbeseveningbranchcwa@gmail.com
Forbes Historical Museum
 Open 2pm - 4pm daily. Includes the Ben Hall "The Myths behind the legend" display
Phone 6851 6600
Forbes Playgroup
 Every Thursday during school terms 10am - 12pm. The playgroup encourages physical, social and emotional development of children aged 0-5 years through games, free play and craft activities.                  Forbes Youth and Community Centre Battye St. $3 per family (first two sessions free)
 Phone Erin 0433 849 688
Forbes View Club 2nd Thursday of the month. 12.30pm. Club Forbes Phone Helen 0427 201 445
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
 Differing times each day - Monday to Friday. Contact Forbes Hospital Community Health and ask for Caitlin. 
 Phone 6850 7300
Junior Golf Clinic
Forbes Golf Club during school terms, ALL AGES - $10 per child 4pm - 5pm
 Phone 6851 1554
Social Lawn Bowls
 Forbes Sports and Recreation Club All members names in by 12.30pm for 1pm start
 Phone 6852 1499
Squash Competition
 Starts 3 October 6pm Forbes Golf Club. For all details Email: darryn.piper91@gmail.com
 Phone Darryn 0417 084 954


Friday
Group Event Contact
Forbes Birth to Kinder Rhyme Time
 Every 2nd Friday during school terms at Forbes Library 10.30am. Free Ages 0-4 years
 Phone 6852 1463
Storytime
 Every 2nd Friday during school terms at Forbes Library 10.30am. Catering for pre-school children and their carers. Sessions are free and run for about 1 hour. Reading/ story telling, songs, games and crafts
 Phone 6852 1463
Forbes Community Garden
 Open from 9am - 11am Reymond Street. All welcome
 Phone Nina 0424 410 594
Forbes Historical Museum
 Open 2pm - 4pm daily. Includes the Ben Hall "The Myths behind the legend" display
 Phone 6851 6600
 Forbes CWA Branch  Meets on the 1st Friday of each month at 1.30pm at the CWA Hall, 132 Lachlan Street, Forbes. Anyone is welcome to pop in and join us.  Phone 0429 651 005
Friday Night Bowls
 Forbes Sports and Recreation Club. Names in by 6pm for 6.30pm start
 Phone 6852 1499
 Healthy Lifestyles Program  Differing times each day - Monday to Friday. Contact Forbes Hospital Community Health and ask for Caitlin.   Phone 6850 7300
Men's Probus
 4th Friday of the month 10am Club Forbes. All men welcome.
 Phone Lloyd 6851 4494
Sports & Recreation Club Bingo   Every Friday 1pm Phone 6852 1499 
Sports & Recreation Club Meat Raffles   Every Friday. Tickets on sale from 5pm  Phone 6852 1499 
Sports & Recreation Club Pool Comp
 Every Friday night. 6.30pm sign up. 7pm start. $5pp Phone 6852 1499
Forbes Anglican Church (St John's) 
 Traditional church service every Friday at 10am. 1-5 Court Street. www.forbesanglicanchurch.org
 Phone 6851 1544
Youth Group For youth from Yr7 to Yr12. Baptist Church. 6pm-8pm. School Terms only. Find us on Facebook  
Yoga with Cherie  Gentle & restorative yoga classes; suitable for all levels, including practising from a chair. 6.30am-7.15am. Cost: $20.00. Yoga mat is supplied. Email: cherie@thebackroomforbes.com Website: www.withcherie.com.au  Phone 0411 057 745


Saturday
Group Event Contact
Aussie Croquet Play Aussie Croquet at Halpin's Flat 8.45am for 9.00am. Email: lvqui3@gmail.com Phone Elvy  
0428 540 272 
Forbes Community Garden
 Open from 9am - 11am Reymond Street. All welcome
 Phone Nina
0424 410 594
Forbes Family History Group
 11am - 3pm in the Research room at the rear of the Forbes Library. Email: ffhg@westserv.net.au Website: www.forbesfhg@wordpress.com
 Phone 6851 5096 
Forbes Handicraft Market Stalls
 3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm. Call into the Centre for more details
 Phone 
6851 4591
Forbes Historical Museum
Open 2pm - 4pm daily. Includes the Ben Hall "The Myths behind the Legend" display. Email: forbesmuseum@gmail.com
 Phone 
6851 6600
Forbes Toy Library
 Open 9.30am - 11.30am every Saturday except school holidays. Located Forbes Youth & Community Centre. Email: forbestoylibrary@gmail.com
Ladies Golf Competition
Forbes Golf Club 7am - 1pm
Phone Golf Pro Shop
6851 1554
Men's Golf Competition
Forbes Golf Club 7am - 1pm
Phone Golf Pro Shop
6851 1554
St Laurence O'Toole Church
 Johnson Street every Saturday 6pm
 Phone 
6852 2213


Sunday
Group Event Contact
Forbes Baptist Church Church service every Sunday 10am in Atlee Street. Email: info@forbesbaptist.org
Forbes Historical Museum Open 2-4pm daily.  Includes the Ben Hall “The Myths behind the Legend “display. Email: forbesmuseum@gmail.com Phone 6851 6600
Forbes Lachlan River Archers Every 2nd Sunday 9:30am. Cumbijowa Reserve, Cowra Road.

Phone Rod 6851 1027 or Tom 6852 1847
Forbes Pony Club Forbes Showground. Monthly. Check Facebook page Forbes Pony Club for details Phone Laurie
0429 328 783
Generosity Church
 Cnr Rankin & Riley Streets. Every Sunday 10am. Phone 1300 240 831
Ladies, Men’s and Junior Golf - 'Stableford Medley'
 Forbes Golf Club. Every Sunday. Phone 6851 1554
Social Lawn Bowls Forbes Sports & Recreation Club. Names in by 9.30am for 10am start. Phone 6852 1499
Forbes Anglican Church (St John’s) Contemporary Church Service every Sunday at 9am. 1-5 Court Street. www.forbesanglicanchurch.org Phone 6851 1544
St John’s Lutheran Church 155 Rankin Street. Every Sunday 9am.  Phone 6851 4308
St Laurence O’Toole Church Johnson Street Forbes. Every Sunday 8:30am & 10am  Phone 6852 2213
The Salvation Army, Forbes/Parkes Corps 128 Rankin Street. Sunday 9:30am plus Kid’s group. Phone 6852 2133 
The Way Christonian Fellowship Havannah House. Browne St. 10am. Pastor Julie Virtue   Phone 6852 1366 or 0401 681 163 
Wesley Uniting Church Browne Street. Worship Service 9am. Phone 6852 2202
 Northside Chapel  Family Funday Sunday. 2nd Sunday of each month. 12.30pm service followed by a light lunch which is provided. Contact Rex.  Phone 0427 261 326