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.

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 2011

November 20-27, Nuriootpa

Program for 2012

February 19-26, Port Willunga

MArch25 - April 1, Barmera

May 6 - 13 Millicent, extend to Grampians

All enquiries  to Jasper 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 the Theosophical Society Building, 310 South Terrace, from 9:30am. If you are either a contralto or tenor with singing experience please consider joining our Choir.  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. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month at the Pilgrim Hall, 12 Flinders Street. Meetings start at 10:30am. New members and visitors are welcome. All enquiries to Richard on 0412 723 789. 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 Barry on 8296 4160

Visit the website for more information. Click here

Contact the coordinator, Barry 8296 4160 or 0410 811 240

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

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

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 St Marks Lutheran Church, 302 Henley Beach Road, Underdale. We meet each Monday from 9.am to 12.30pm. 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 .

Tennis West is more than just a group of retired tennis players. While social tennis is the main focus for the group, the opportunity to enjoy social interaction with other members is an important element.

The Club meets every Monday and Thursday morning at the Glenlea Tennis Club, Ferguson Ave. Glenelg North. We play men’s, women’s and mixed doubles throughout the year from 8.30am to 12 noon. It’s social tennis and not competitive. Players are of varying standards and beginners are most welcome.

The cost to play is $3.00 per week and this covers court hire, balls and free tea, coffee and biscuits. In addition, the Club organises a number of social lunches and sausage sizzles throughout the year.

Although the Club has over 70 members we have some 30 to 35 members playing on any given day.
Social tennis is a great way to keep fit and active and is a lot of fun. Although the average age of members is around 65 we do have a number of members in their 80s still playing a mean game of tennis.
At Glenlea Tennis Club we have access to an excellent facility with 6 courts and a very comfortable Clubroom, which is the venue for all our social functions. With a little bit of effort from the Committee the Clubroom is transformed to a restaurant environment for our Christmas and mid year lunches.
Tennis West is a very friendly group and the Club encourages new seniors to come along and learn to play, be active and have some fun at the same time.
For further information contact John 8295 3373 (mobile 0409 953376) or Brian 8338 3684, (mobile 0412 170019)

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.