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.
The Covid restrictions have relaxed a bit more and we are able to have more people attending our activities Yay! So, we’ve been open for a bit now and guess what? We’ll be closing for Christmas and the new year at the end of the week. It’s been brief we know however we’ll be on board ready to go in January 2021.
Weekly Activities:
Mondays, 9.15am - 10.30am. Friendly Adult Bicycle Group: Haven’t ridden for years and and have lost a bit of confidence confidence to do so.? Perhaps you don’t have you don’t have a bike handy. If you’d like to give it a try we have four red bikes available for use in this weekly social bike ride activity. Booking is essential and completion of enrolment enrolment is required prior to actual starting day. LSA
Mondays, 9.30am - 12.30am. Traditional sampler 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. 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. To enrol for Mondays call Cath on 0427 729 695 and for Fridays call Janine on 0457 834 960.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am to 5pm. L2P Driver Education Program: This is a great program for young people who have a learner’s permit but no access to a supervising driver. They will be matched to a trained volunteer who will assist them to get their required 120 hours of driving prior to going for their licence. For enquiries contact Leanne Tilley on 0467 590 679.
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
Wednesdays, 5.30 - 7pm. 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 meeting. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month we have a discussion group with an opportunity to swap recipes and weight loss journeys, all in a relaxed friendly environment. 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. For further information, speak with eh Centre Manager, Iain.
Thursdays, 4.30 to 6pm. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope to help solve their common problem and help others achieve sobriety. Call Teri on 0416 866 699 for more information.
Fridays, 10.30 - 12noon Al-Anon: Helps families and friends of alcoholics to recover from the effects of living with a person whose drinking is a problem. Call Karen on 0409 354 038 for more information.
Saturday, 2nd one of the month, 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. Festive Greetings to all and we’ll see you in the New Year 2021. We need a good New Year as 2020 has been a bit of a pain.
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.
The Covid restrictions have relaxed a bit more and we are able to have more people attending our activities Yay! So, we’ve been open for a bit now and guess what? We’ll be closing for Christmas and the new year at the end of the week. It’s been brief we know however we’ll be on board ready to go in January 2021.
Weekly Activities:
Mondays, 9.15am - 10.30am. Friendly Adult Bicycle Group: Haven’t ridden for years and and have lost a bit of confidence confidence to do so.? Perhaps you don’t have you don’t have a bike handy. If you’d like to give it a try we have four red bikes available for use in this weekly social bike ride activity. Booking is essential and completion of enrolment enrolment is required prior to actual starting day. LSA
Mondays, 9.30am - 12.30am. Traditional sampler 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. 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. To enrol for Mondays call Cath on 0427 729 695 and for Fridays call Janine on 0457 834 960.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am to 5pm. L2P Driver Education Program: This is a great program for young people who have a learner’s permit but no access to a supervising driver. They will be matched to a trained volunteer who will assist them to get their required 120 hours of driving prior to going for their licence. For enquiries contact Leanne Tilley on 0467 590 679.
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
Wednesdays, 5.30 - 7pm. 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 meeting. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month we have a discussion group with an opportunity to swap recipes and weight loss journeys, all in a relaxed friendly environment. 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. For further information, speak with eh Centre Manager, Iain.
Thursdays, 4.30 to 6pm. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope to help solve their common problem and help others achieve sobriety. Call Teri on 0416 866 699 for more information.
Fridays, 10.30 - 12noon Al-Anon: Helps families and friends of alcoholics to recover from the effects of living with a person whose drinking is a problem. Call Karen on 0409 354 038 for more information.
Saturday, 2nd one of the month, 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. Festive Greetings to all and we’ll see you in the New Year 2021. We need a good New Year as 2020 has been a bit of a pain.
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