ARPA’S activity groups are open to all members of the Association. New members are made most welcome and encouraged to take part in all group activities. ARPA employs "a try before you buy" policy, so why not come along and visit an activity group near you (locations listed below).

ARPA Players would welcome more men to join their group to either operate sound equipment or for play reading. Our performances are designed to show you how a play is produced in a recording studio. You do not need to learn lines. No experience needed.  Group meets Monday 10.00am-12 noon in the Church of Christ Hall, 1 Danby Street, Torrensville. 

Enquiries to Mary 8443 6018 or Patricia 8358 4134

Do you play and enjoy Auction Bridge? Why not join this friendly group that meet Wednesdays at ARPA offices 23 Leigh Street between 10.00am - 12 noon.  We welcome new players, however if this game is new to you, please join us to observe until you feel confident to play.  We are a small and friendly group, the room is air conditioned and coffee or tea are available.  Enquiries Cliff 8250 5054 or Mavis 8353 1463.

ARPA members enjoy playing at a first class venue at Ultimate Billiards and Pool Centre, 17 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon. Meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.15am – 1:30pm. Enquiries Lindon 8445 2648 or Brian 8443 9172

The group meets at 8:30am on the first Monday of the month at a site on Montacute Road. Members always welcome. Enquiries Cath 8332 9212 or Bryan 8337 5662.

Meets the first Friday of each month at 2.00pm at ARPA House. Enquiries Eunice 8336 5608 or Iris 8269 2148. 

Do you play and enjoy the card game Bolivia? Why not join this friendly group that meets Fridays at ARPA House between 10.00am – 12.45pm. Same time, different place on Newsletter folding days.  Check Newsletter for those days or enquiries to Marlene 8223 7554

Concerts of Aussie songs and Happy songs to Senior Citizens' meetings, ARPA functions, Over 50s gatherings, etc. We practice on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1.30pm at the Eastwood Community Centre.  Details Denis 8242 3565 Bookings Jo, 8261 9056

ARPA has one of the largest and most popular bushwalking groups in South Australia. Walks are held each week for all grades at various locations throughout the metropolitan area. New members are most welcome. Enquiries Lorraine 8278 6623

Visit the Bushwalkers website

Caravan Group

Program for 2010:

June 21-28, Morgan Riverside Caravan Park

August 9-16, Port Broughton Caravan Park

September 13-20, Point Turton Caravan Park

October 18-25, Normanville Caravan Park

All enquiries  to Jasper or Marianne 8386 1692.

Visit the web site on http://caravangroup.tripod.com/

The ARPA Singers perform to audiences throughout the metropolitan area. Rehearsals are held each Thursday at Illoura, Beulah Road, Norwood, from 10.00am. If you are either a contralto or tenor with singing experience please consider joining our Choir. Supported by Alfred James and Sons  Enquiries Barbara 8182 2836 or Irene 8277 5149

Visit the ARPA Choir website at www.users.on.net/~arachne/ARPAchoir.html

ARPA Computer Group is dedicated to helping members to learn and enjoy computers. Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30am in the ARPA Office, 23 Leigh Street. New members and visitors are welcome. All enquiries to Dean on 8382 0319. Visit the website for the year's program. 

Visit the ARPA Computer Group Website. Click here

Do you play and enjoy Contract Bridge? Why not join this friendly group that meet Fridays between 12.55pm and 3.45pm at ARPA office. Players of all standards are most welcome. Enquiries Hilda 8271 4622 or Judy 8269 1868

Craft classes are held weekly during public school terms each Friday at ARPA office between 10am – 12pm.  We do paper crafts but welcome members with diverse interests in craft. Enquiries Barbara 8261 1652.

Cycling Group

The cycling group undertakes regular bicycle rides in and around Adelaide. Rides may be through parklands, along linear park tracks and on metro roads. Regular rides held weekly on a Wednesday at 10:00am

All members welcome. Enquiries to Roger 8269 2857 or 0407 720 357 or to Lee 0417 811 604

Classes are held each Thursday at Croquet Clubrooms, Prospect Oval between 1.30 - 4pm.  Enquiries Rene 8266 6683

If you have a 4WD and would like to enjoy congenial company while visiting exciting places call Ron on 8365 6002.

Contact the coordinator, Ron 8365 6002.

French Conversation Group

Call Elizabeth 8276 4246 for details

German for Beginners

Meets at ARPA every Tuesday at 10:15am. Ideal for beginners and travellers. Enquiries to John 8293 4546

Golf - 9 Hole Group

Weekly competitions each Thursday from 7.45 am at Regency Park, Days Road. New members are always welcome. Pensioner Rate available Enquiries Bruce 8269 1514

The web site for the 9 hole golf is http://users.adam.com.au/bvhoward

We play golf on Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a Public Holiday) - which is our main competition day and Fridays. Monday games commence at 8.45 am unless otherwise noted. Friday games are social games and are not part of the yearly competition. A BBQ is held after the Mondays competitions. Visitors are always welcome. Concession rates are available on all the courses on which we play. We play on the following courses: Adelaide South, Adelaide North, Patawalonga, North Haven, Regency Park, Belair, Echunga, Mount Barker and Murray Bridge. Weekly competitions include grade winners, nearest the pin, longest drive, par and birdie. Yearly competitions include grade championships, Stableford and stroke championships, match play and others. An annual trophy presentation luncheon is held at the end of each year at which regular members are subsidised.

For program dates and details phone  Helena 8346 9145, Lynton 8293 3895 or Des 8277 2941

Investment and Self-Funded Superannuation Group

We meet at ARPA on the second Tuesday morning of the month.  Enquiries to Bob 8269 4084 or email ritchier@tpg.com.au

For experienced players and beginners, meet at ARPA office 23-25 Leigh Street on Tuesdays at 1.00 pm. Beginners welcome.  Enquiries Pat 8223 7962

Will perform for senior citizens' age care facilities, fellowship groups, etc. For bookings phone 8382 4161. 

Ring Steve on 8337 3307 for bookings.

ARPA Orchestra info is at : http://www.sacomment.com/arpa.htm

This very active group brings together members that share a love of fishing who fish at various locations throughout the state. 

Lucky anglers at Marion Bay, March 2007

Visit the Pleasure Fishing Web site. Click Here

Enquiries: Bob/Margaret 8280 8254, Email  rjboth@tadaust.org.au

ARPA members enjoy playing table tennis in a first class venue at the Western Youth Centre, 79 Marion Rd, Cowandilla. We meet each Monday from 9.15am to 2.00pm. Enquiries Irene 8277 5149

Very enthusiastic group that shares a love of dancing performs to audiences throughout the metropolitan area. New members are most welcome, experienced and beginner tap dancers.  Also musicians, singers and other forms of entertainers required to join us. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Broadview, between12:30pm and 3:30pm. Enquiries  Lorraine 8269 3915 .

Meets each Thursday at the Glenlea Tennis Club, Ferguson St, Glenelg beginning at 8.30am.Enquiries John 8295 3373 or Brian 8338 3684.

Meets each Tuesday and  Thursday at the Broadview Tennis Club Courts, Myponga Terrace, Broadview from 9.00am to 2.00pm. Enquiries Ron 8431 3079 or Rex 8332 6935.

Walks of 1.5 to 2 hours are held each Wednesday at various locations throughout the metropolitan area. New members are always welcome.  Enquiries Ian 8379 3269, Robin 8298 7195, Albert 8332 0471.