Courses, classes, workshops, seminars
Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre (Mitchell House), Murray Street.
Call WNC on 5672 3731 to book activities and courses
LearnShare Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount, Donation of a Gold Coin - GC,
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
Needing support in some way, wanting to feed your artistic side, improve your health or wishing to celebrate the diversity and inclusiveness of our community? Then come along to our activities this fortnight. There’s always lots on at the WNC.
Special Activities:
Saturday 23 March, starts at 10am. Harmony Day: at the Wishart Reserve where there will be a Footy Clinic put on by the Wonthaggi Power FC, followed by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band. Then it’s on to the Town Hall at 11am for a ‘Welcome To Country’, traditional songs and music, dances and storytelling, talks on the history of the town and multicultural food tastings. Come along in traditional dress or wear something orange. See you there. If you want more information you can visit our website or get a hold of the current Sentinel Times.
Wednesday 27 March 7 to 8.30pm. Sing for fun: Taking up singing has all sorts of beneficial extras as well as being enjoyable. Bring your voice and a sense of fun. LSA
Friday 29th March, 10 to 11am.Beautiful Warriors: This is a relaxed and informal support group for people dealing with mental health issues (short or long term). People can feel free to contribute as much or as little as they feel most comfortable with, there is no pressure or judgement, just an opportunity to get together with others and to know you are not alone in your journey. The group meets the last Friday of the month.
Monday 1 April 12 to 2pm. Unemployed Workers Union: The AUWU is run by unemployed people working for the rights and dignity of unemployed people. They meet at the Harvest Centre Shed. GC
Thursday 4 April 9.30am to 12noon. New Wave Gippsland: This is a self advocacy group run by people with and intellectual disability or acquired brain injury. The group work together to make sure people with a disability have the same rights, choices and opportunities as anyone else in the community. Call Ms Glenda Smith, the project worker on 0417 034 798 for more information.
New weekly activities:
Wednesdays, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Weight management group: Being part of a group can be a successful way to weight loss. Come along for a walk, a voluntary weigh in and a discussion group including an opportunity to swap recipes and weight loss journeys, all in a relaxed friendly environment.
Mondays, 7 - 8pm. Wild women’s discussion group: Within every woman there lives a powerful force filled with good instincts, passionate creativity and ageless knowing. This new group will explore the sacred feminine through text, discussion and other mediums. Please book. LSA
Weekly activities:
Tuesday & Friday 9.30 - 10.30am. Free supported play group: 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.
Call Cath on 0427 729 695 to enrol.
Wednesdays 1 to 3pm. Social Cards Group: Like playing cards? Why not come along and have some fun and keep your mind alert joining in new card games. They will be starting off with ‘500’ and ‘May I’ but other games can also be introduced. LSA
Wednesdays, 7pm - 8pm. Evening Crochet/ Knitting: Join a fun group in the art of crocheting and knitting. Learn a variety of stitches and create beautiful work. LSA
Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.30am. Tai Chi for beginners: Learn gentle Tai Chi steps which can help improve muscle & joint strength, balance, coordination and enhance mental health. LSA
Thursdays 4pm - 6pm. Youth ‘pop up’ space: A fun space at the Harvest Centre for young people to share games, have something to eat and just relax. Primary aged children will need signed parental consent. LSA
There is more happening at The Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre (WNC). Ring 5672 3731or visit Mitchell House (WNC) for more information. Remember to book in to all activities.
LSA: LearnShare Activities, discount for members; GC: Gold coin donation
Call WNC on 5672 3731 to book activities and courses
LearnShare Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount, Donation of a Gold Coin - GC,
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
Needing support in some way, wanting to feed your artistic side, improve your health or wishing to celebrate the diversity and inclusiveness of our community? Then come along to our activities this fortnight. There’s always lots on at the WNC.
Special Activities:
Saturday 23 March, starts at 10am. Harmony Day: at the Wishart Reserve where there will be a Footy Clinic put on by the Wonthaggi Power FC, followed by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band. Then it’s on to the Town Hall at 11am for a ‘Welcome To Country’, traditional songs and music, dances and storytelling, talks on the history of the town and multicultural food tastings. Come along in traditional dress or wear something orange. See you there. If you want more information you can visit our website or get a hold of the current Sentinel Times.
Wednesday 27 March 7 to 8.30pm. Sing for fun: Taking up singing has all sorts of beneficial extras as well as being enjoyable. Bring your voice and a sense of fun. LSA
Friday 29th March, 10 to 11am.Beautiful Warriors: This is a relaxed and informal support group for people dealing with mental health issues (short or long term). People can feel free to contribute as much or as little as they feel most comfortable with, there is no pressure or judgement, just an opportunity to get together with others and to know you are not alone in your journey. The group meets the last Friday of the month.
Monday 1 April 12 to 2pm. Unemployed Workers Union: The AUWU is run by unemployed people working for the rights and dignity of unemployed people. They meet at the Harvest Centre Shed. GC
Thursday 4 April 9.30am to 12noon. New Wave Gippsland: This is a self advocacy group run by people with and intellectual disability or acquired brain injury. The group work together to make sure people with a disability have the same rights, choices and opportunities as anyone else in the community. Call Ms Glenda Smith, the project worker on 0417 034 798 for more information.
New weekly activities:
Wednesdays, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Weight management group: Being part of a group can be a successful way to weight loss. Come along for a walk, a voluntary weigh in and a discussion group including an opportunity to swap recipes and weight loss journeys, all in a relaxed friendly environment.
Mondays, 7 - 8pm. Wild women’s discussion group: Within every woman there lives a powerful force filled with good instincts, passionate creativity and ageless knowing. This new group will explore the sacred feminine through text, discussion and other mediums. Please book. LSA
Weekly activities:
Tuesday & Friday 9.30 - 10.30am. Free supported play group: 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.
Call Cath on 0427 729 695 to enrol.
Wednesdays 1 to 3pm. Social Cards Group: Like playing cards? Why not come along and have some fun and keep your mind alert joining in new card games. They will be starting off with ‘500’ and ‘May I’ but other games can also be introduced. LSA
Wednesdays, 7pm - 8pm. Evening Crochet/ Knitting: Join a fun group in the art of crocheting and knitting. Learn a variety of stitches and create beautiful work. LSA
Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.30am. Tai Chi for beginners: Learn gentle Tai Chi steps which can help improve muscle & joint strength, balance, coordination and enhance mental health. LSA
Thursdays 4pm - 6pm. Youth ‘pop up’ space: A fun space at the Harvest Centre for young people to share games, have something to eat and just relax. Primary aged children will need signed parental consent. LSA
There is more happening at The Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre (WNC). Ring 5672 3731or visit Mitchell House (WNC) for more information. Remember to book in to all activities.
LSA: LearnShare Activities, discount for members; GC: Gold coin donation