Groups, Activities and Classes Term 3 – 10 Jul to 15 Sep

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Mondays

On the Hill Junior Drama Club

1-6pm
Multiple timeslots for kids aged 5-16. $14 per session. Please contact Emily to check if places are available: 0409865249 em@jmcalder.com.

Philosophy Club

1st Mon of the month 5.30-7pm: 1st May, 5th Jun
Guest speakers covering a range of philosophical topics, followed by a group discussion. Gold coin donation. Contact Tegan 0401580920 bendigophilosophicalsociety@gmail.com

Tuesdays

Old Church Pantry

Tues 11am-1pm, Fri/Sat 10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

Village Lunch

12.30-1.30pm
Share lunch with your neighbours, cooked by your neighbours. Free lunch, donations towards the meal gratefully accepted. Contact Linto: 0401397129 linto@collective.org.au.

Cloggers

6-8pm
Traditional American Folk dancing that mixes the step dances of the British Isles with traditional Native American and African American dancing styles. No experience needed. $10/session. Contact Peter: 0418991274

Wednesdays

Old Church Playgroup

9.30-11.30am every second Wednesday
For parents, carers and children aged 0-5. Gentle activities and play time for babies and children. Gold coin donation. BYO snacks and drink bottle. Contact: Jess 0499795321 jess@collective.org.au.

Craft Group

12.30-3pm
Bring a craft project or your mending, or come along if you’d like to learn to knit or crochet! Gold coin donation. Contact: Marg 0408829535.

Little Lungs

4.30-5.30pm
A choir experience for children of all abilities aged 7 to 17. $110 for 7 sessions. Contact Louise ouieandthepride@gmail.com
0431 599 044

Thursdays

Kinship Carer Catch-up

10-11.45 am once a month
For both formal and informal kinship carers, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and others caring for kids. An opportunity to connect and share. Run by Anglicare. Contact Giselle 0418 699 320 Giselle.Lawler@anglicarevic.org.au

Indoor Carpet Bowls

1.30–3.30pm
Gentle indoor exercise and good company, no experience needed. Gold coin donation. Contact Anne 0411127925 villiers.anne.j@gmail.com.

Fencing

6-8pm
Come along and try the exciting Olympic sport of saber fencing. It’s a game of whit, speed and tactics. Students $120 per term
$180 for adults. Contact Greg 0422899684 info@egprod.com.au.

MacCapella Singers

6.45-7.45pm
MaCapella is a relaxed group where mums and women get together to sing. Children are welcome, the repertoire is modern and fun! First session free. After that pay per term or fortnight, $34 per fortnight or $27.20 concession. Contact: Tara 0418 718 471 info@macapella.com.

Life Drawing

6.45-9pm
Professional models at each session, friendly support and casual coaching from artist Jane Ineson. $25 per session, discounted term fee. Contact Jane: 0408463766.

Fridays

Old Church Pantry

Tues 11am-1pm, Fri/Sat 10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

Stretch and balance

10–11am
Gentle standing exercise, fun movement to music. All ages and abilities No cost. Contact Jane: 0408463766.

Sharing Table

10am-12pm
Free fruit, vegetables and pantry staples. Give what you don’t need or come and pick up some extra groceries for the week. Contact: Linto linto@collective.org.au 0401397129.

The Living Room

10.30-12pm
Come have a coffee and some morning tea with you neighbours! Donations towards coffees welcomed. Bring a friend or make a new one. Contact: Rose 0458 290 402 rose@collective.org.au

Mother Tongue Storytime

11am-12pm
Come listen to stories, rhymes and songs in different languages. No cost. Contact Po Tu Tu 0447326009 or Kate 0402383058. kate@mothertonguestories.org

CWA Catch Up

3rd Fri of the month 1-3pm: 23 Jul and 18 Aug
Meet other women and get involved in different events and activities. Contact Pam 0417354363

Jazz Club

1st Fri of the month 7-9pm: 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep
Players and listeners welcome. Tunes to be worked on in advance and emailed/posted on Facebook, but you’re also welcome to just turn up! Bar will be open. Gold coin donation. Contact: Cristina cmfinch@19@gmail.com.

Saturdays

Mexican Feast with Rosita

Sat 12th Aug 4.30-9pm
Over a two hour cooking workshop, Rosita will share the secrets of real Mexican flavours, cooking techniques and ingredients. Then we will feast together! Find out more or book at https://www.theoldchurch.org.au/cook/

Old Church Café

9.30am-12.30pm
Bring your friends for coffee, cake and brunch. To volunteer contact Jess: 0499795321

Old Church Growers’ Market

4th Sat of the month: 26 Aug
9.30am-12.30pm
Come and buy locally grown, freshly harvested and delicious produce, direct from the grower to you. Supporting backyard and micro farmers in our region.

Old Church Pantry

Tues 11am-1pm, Fri/Sat 10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

Chess On the Hill

10am-12pm
Come and play chess with us! Lots of boards and new friends to play with. No experience needed, all ages. Contact: Andre 0409848829 andre@andresardone.com.

Garden Working Bee

3rd Sat of the month 2-5pm: 15 Jul and 19 Aug
Come and help plan, plant and care for our community garden. Both beginners and experienced gardeners welcome! Contact Ainslie 0458280402 ainslie@cornerstone.edu.au.

Seed Savers

3rd Sat of the month, 10-11am: 15 Jul, 19 Aug We save, we swap, we learn and share! Gold coin donation. Contact Nicole 0439841607