Courses, classes, workshops, seminars
Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre
Call WNC on 5672 3137 to book activities and courses
Learn Share Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount. Donation of a Gold Coin - GC.
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
Ah Autumn, coats on, coats off. It’s allowing you to try out your winter gear.
There are lots of activities and groups to join here at the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre and there are two places to visit; the Harvest Centre for gardens, the produce swap, the Fixit Cafe and the bicycle group. Mitchell House on Murray Street for all our other activities. We’ve listed a few of our activities here and there’s more going on and all, so give us a ring. Remember the Covid routine: mask up (if necessary), sanitise, provide contact details and maintain social distancing, where possible.
This Fortnight:
Wednesday, 28th April - Free Community Lunch is a great place to experience lots of lovely food and good company to enjoy it with you. If you’d like to learn how to cook some new recipes for a crowd, come and join us to cook in the kitchen, it’s great fun! Please ring first to book yourself in as it is by RSVP only.
Weekly Activities:
Mondays, 9.30am - 12.30am. Learn to make a quilt: Learn how to make a beautiful ‘Sampler Quilt’ using basic quilting techniques by hand or machine. Knowing what materials will be required will be covered in your first session and you will also view some lovely quilt examples. LSA
Monday & Friday, 10am - 12noon. Bass Coast Health - Facilitated Playgroup: These groups are for families with a Health Care Card (or equivalent) and will provide early childhood fun activities for you and your child to enjoy together. To enrol for Mondays call Cath on 0427 729 695 and for Fridays call Janine on 0457 834 960.
Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11.30am. Yoga Class: Linda teaches classical yoga, extending her studies to incorporate meditation, philosophy and yoga therapy. Her approach to yoga is that it is open to all with a focus on gaining physical and mental balance. Try the transformative power of yoga in a safe and supportive space. Please bring a yoga mat and light blanket/shall. For enrolment enquiries, please call 5672 3731. LSA
Tuesdays, starting 20th April, 11am - 12noon,, a 10 week course. Learn Italian with Lucia: A keen purveyor of the Italian language, invites you to come and learn Italian for your next trip to Italy or to help you communicate with your Italian friends and relatives. She will go through very common situations, a bit of grammar, all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Call 5672 3731 to book or for inquiries. (Although this course has already started
Tuesdays, 2 to 3.30pm. Meditation: Learn to relax and meditate requires gentle practise. Join Marion Bowes and be guided through meditation and visualisation to relax and quiet the mind. LSA
Wednesdays, 10am - 12noon. Harvest Centre Garden group: If you are interested in growing your own fresh, healthy food and sharing ideas and skills with others, then come along to our friendly Wednesday get-togethers. You may be interested in renting a bed of your own! It’s behind the Big W carpark on the left, past the Goods Shed. LSA
Thursdays, 10am start. Multicultural women’s group: There is much to gain from sharing different cultural experiences. This culturally diverse group meet over a relaxing cuppa and share ideas and experiences. Call Janice Connor on 0401 164 520 for further information. Followed by:
Everybody Counts - A Capacity Building and Active Citizenship Program:
Is a program to support socially and culturally isolated culturally and linguistically diverse community
members and disadvantaged women to increase their self confidence and a better understanding of being a citizen within the wider community. It usually finishes at 1pm. Sometimes later due to excursions for the afternoon. For further information, speak with the Centre Manager, Iain.
Coming up next fortnight:
Saturday, 8th May, 9.30 - 11.30am. Seed & veggie/produce swap at the Harvest Centre Shed. Behind the Big W carpark. Try new seeds for your veggie garden or swap any excess produce at our monthly swap meetings. LSA. There is no cost if you are a member of the WNC.
Keep up to date with the what’s happening on our facebook page or visit Mitchell House (WNC) for more information.
Call WNC on 5672 3137 to book activities and courses
Learn Share Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount. Donation of a Gold Coin - GC.
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
Ah Autumn, coats on, coats off. It’s allowing you to try out your winter gear.
There are lots of activities and groups to join here at the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre and there are two places to visit; the Harvest Centre for gardens, the produce swap, the Fixit Cafe and the bicycle group. Mitchell House on Murray Street for all our other activities. We’ve listed a few of our activities here and there’s more going on and all, so give us a ring. Remember the Covid routine: mask up (if necessary), sanitise, provide contact details and maintain social distancing, where possible.
This Fortnight:
Wednesday, 28th April - Free Community Lunch is a great place to experience lots of lovely food and good company to enjoy it with you. If you’d like to learn how to cook some new recipes for a crowd, come and join us to cook in the kitchen, it’s great fun! Please ring first to book yourself in as it is by RSVP only.
Weekly Activities:
Mondays, 9.30am - 12.30am. Learn to make a quilt: Learn how to make a beautiful ‘Sampler Quilt’ using basic quilting techniques by hand or machine. Knowing what materials will be required will be covered in your first session and you will also view some lovely quilt examples. LSA
Monday & Friday, 10am - 12noon. Bass Coast Health - Facilitated Playgroup: These groups are for families with a Health Care Card (or equivalent) and will provide early childhood fun activities for you and your child to enjoy together. To enrol for Mondays call Cath on 0427 729 695 and for Fridays call Janine on 0457 834 960.
Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11.30am. Yoga Class: Linda teaches classical yoga, extending her studies to incorporate meditation, philosophy and yoga therapy. Her approach to yoga is that it is open to all with a focus on gaining physical and mental balance. Try the transformative power of yoga in a safe and supportive space. Please bring a yoga mat and light blanket/shall. For enrolment enquiries, please call 5672 3731. LSA
Tuesdays, starting 20th April, 11am - 12noon,, a 10 week course. Learn Italian with Lucia: A keen purveyor of the Italian language, invites you to come and learn Italian for your next trip to Italy or to help you communicate with your Italian friends and relatives. She will go through very common situations, a bit of grammar, all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Call 5672 3731 to book or for inquiries. (Although this course has already started
Tuesdays, 2 to 3.30pm. Meditation: Learn to relax and meditate requires gentle practise. Join Marion Bowes and be guided through meditation and visualisation to relax and quiet the mind. LSA
Wednesdays, 10am - 12noon. Harvest Centre Garden group: If you are interested in growing your own fresh, healthy food and sharing ideas and skills with others, then come along to our friendly Wednesday get-togethers. You may be interested in renting a bed of your own! It’s behind the Big W carpark on the left, past the Goods Shed. LSA
Thursdays, 10am start. Multicultural women’s group: There is much to gain from sharing different cultural experiences. This culturally diverse group meet over a relaxing cuppa and share ideas and experiences. Call Janice Connor on 0401 164 520 for further information. Followed by:
Everybody Counts - A Capacity Building and Active Citizenship Program:
Is a program to support socially and culturally isolated culturally and linguistically diverse community
members and disadvantaged women to increase their self confidence and a better understanding of being a citizen within the wider community. It usually finishes at 1pm. Sometimes later due to excursions for the afternoon. For further information, speak with the Centre Manager, Iain.
Coming up next fortnight:
Saturday, 8th May, 9.30 - 11.30am. Seed & veggie/produce swap at the Harvest Centre Shed. Behind the Big W carpark. Try new seeds for your veggie garden or swap any excess produce at our monthly swap meetings. LSA. There is no cost if you are a member of the WNC.
Keep up to date with the what’s happening on our facebook page or visit Mitchell House (WNC) for more information.
Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL)
PICAL offers a great array of on-site Workplace Training, Learn Local, and Leisure & Lifestyle classes in Term 3 as per current social distancing guidelines.
We continue to provide emergency food relief to Bass Coast residents from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
The Women Connect Hotspot Office will re-open from July 14, operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. Here local women can access free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing.
To view the course guide please head over to: www.pical.org.au/courses
PICAL offers a great array of on-site Workplace Training, Learn Local, and Leisure & Lifestyle classes in Term 3 as per current social distancing guidelines.
We continue to provide emergency food relief to Bass Coast residents from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
The Women Connect Hotspot Office will re-open from July 14, operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. Here local women can access free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing.
To view the course guide please head over to: www.pical.org.au/courses