11 Local Restaurants for Date Night Dining

by Rebecca Lee

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Tue August 21, 2018

Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival, Auburn Botanic Gardens
21/08/2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Set against the made-for-Instagram canvas of blooming Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Gardens, the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival runs from Friday 17 August – Sunday 26 August 2018 at the Auburn Botanic Gardens.

The 2018 Sydney Cherry Blossom promises to be the biggest and best yet, with crowds expected to eclipse last year’s 90,000 visitors and a suite of new attractions, events and major sponsors.

In addition to wandering around the gardens, you can also enjoy:

Opening Night VIP Party ($15, limited tickets available)
• Night blossom viewing
• Tsuru food truck
• Sake and Japanese craft beer
• ABBAN (JPN) Live in concert

Hanami Weekend 1 & 2
• Stadium Sumo
• Hello Kitty Make Over Bar
• Cherry Blossom Food Village
• Izakaya Bar
• The Zen Garden experience
• SMASH! Cosplay Catwalk Show
• Cherry Blossom Food Village

There’s also a:
• Garden Day with Costa – Tuesday 21 August
• Kids Day presented by SCOOT – Wednesday 22 August
• Seniors Day – Thursday 23 August

Tickets $5 – buy them here.

Playgroup
21/08/2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Full a full listing of all the local playgroups and the dates and times they run, visit our article Playgroups in the Ryde Area

Library Story Time and Rhyme Time
21/08/2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Check out this link for a full listing of all kids activities at events at our local libraries including:

Ryde Library
Gladesville Library
West Ryde Library
Eastwood Library
North Ryde Library
Epping Library
Carlingford Library
Dundas Library
Parramatta Library

Guided Meditation by Intuitive Connections
21/08/2018 @ 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Join a like-minded group of people with a live guided meditation once a fortnight on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8pm.

A different subject is covered each time, and the atmosphere is very easy going. We have a wonderfully supportive group with many different levels of experience so even if it’s your first time you will feel comfortable and simply enjoy the time to sit with such a warm and inviting group.

Meditation nights can be attended on a casual basis so you can pay as you go, or buy a 10 session pass for $200.

Time: Doors will be open at 6.45pm and locked at 7pm sharp, the meditation will finish around 8.15pm.

Venue: The Connection, Rhodes. The Meeting Space Rooms. 30 Shoreline Drive (Corner Gauthorpe St) Rhodes NSW 2138.

Cost: Sessions are only $25 to attend which includes herbal teas and gluten-free cookies.

Just let Lynette know you’re coming along and she’ll save you a seat!

Email: lynette@intuitiveconnections.com.au
Phone: 0415776640

Adult Glee Club - Weekly Singing Group, GORDON
21/08/2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you enjoy singing? Or are you interested in trying a new activity that sees you do more than just shower singing and carpool karaoke?

Come and join this growing group of diverse adults who come together to sing various well-known songs while having a good time. Our Gordon based Adult Glee Club has mums from the Ryde and Northern Districts areas participating, and we’re always on the look out for new members to join our weekly singing group. Expect to sing anything from pop to rock, musical theatre, golden oldies and event the odd current hit.

There’s no auditions, no experience needed. Just a willingness to give it a try and have a good time while doing so. It’s so healthy for the body and mind to sing regularly and lowers stress levels and anxiety. The people are welcoming and if you’ve never sung in a choir or group before, don’t be scared. Our choir directors are very welcoming and will ensure you improve over time (even if you think you can’t).

For more information or to join simply visit www.adultgleeclub.com.au or www.facebook.com/theadultgleeclub

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