Yes, school holidays are upon us and we’re taking a break at ACC. We’ll be back on deck on Monday 13 July - raring to go for Semester 2.

Over the holidays Project Stationary are here again for a few days. And they’re taking donations - you’ll find all the details in the post below.

And … the new brochure is out. Check it out here.

We’re having a few little tweaks to some of the programs - for example Garden to Plate is turning into Cook by the Book - where we will be working our way through a cookbook each term. It’s going to be quite fun I think … and a little bit easier to plan. And Crunch is having an arty theme each term. Join us for Printmaking in Term 3 and Basketry and Weaving in Term 4.

And we have some new things on the cards … like a morning Heart-Centred Breathwork class on Tuesdays at 7.30am … sounds like a fabulous way to start the day right? And our new writing course for budding novelists The Momentum to Write - Start Your Novel on Monday evenings. You can book into all our programs for the coming semester here.

We had a great time enjoying the soccer on Friday at Community Lunch … go Australia!

Cheers Leanne

Next semester, John who has been running our fantastic men’s breakfast will be beginning a new early morning program here at ACC focussing on heart-centred breathwork. Here is some further information, and if you are interested you can book in at this link…

Project Statiionary is back these holidays.

They have a clear list of what they are and aren’t taking. So check it out and drop appropriate stuff off if you like. Such a great idea - we love supporting it in our community. Here’s the info they sent us …

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Join us for our next FOUR day Pop-Up Collection Event at Alphington Community Centre from 10am -2pm, Sunday 5 July to Wednesday 8 July.

We are collecting:

• Stationery (please check our accepted items list in the graphic below carefully)

• Reusable shopping bags

• Gift bags

• Balls of wool (untangled, please)

• Christmas gift bags and wrapping paper

• Wrapping paper and ribbon in good condition

• Reusable keep cups with lids

We can't accept:

• Folders of ANY kind

• Files of ANY kind

• Document wallets of ANY kind

• Used exercise books, notepads or notebooks of ANY kind

• (New, unused exercise books are welcome.)

Help us keep useful resources in circulation and out of landfill while supporting local schools, kinders and community groups.

We look forward to seeing you.

This week Sally contacted us to ask if anyone is interested in sustainable transport as we head into the next State Election. I am sure lots of people in our community are (including people at my house who ride every day) …

So here’s the info she sent through.

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This election we are asking for action on safe cycling infrastructure.

Strategic Cycling Corridors (SCCs) are the state's plan for a network of safe bike routes across Melbourne and regional centres. But after years of planning only a small fraction have been built. That's why BUGs and Active Travel groups across Victoria like Streets Alive Darebin are partnering with Bicycle Network to ask for a dedicated 5% of transport funding for building safe bike routes.

Check out the campaign page to find what's been built, what still needs to be done, and send an email message to Kat Theophanous and Nathan Lambert!

Sustainable transport is not just bikes— we're looking forward to parallel campaigns for public transport, walking, and electrification of road transport.

See the Campaign Link here:  Bicycle Network

Ask your local MP to support dedicated funding for Strategic Corridors. It’s only going to take 5 cents in the transport dollar!

And here is a fantastic map with lots of information on the strategic cycling corridors for the upcoming state election including cost estimates: 

VicBUG - Cycling Infrastructure Data for Cyclists

Does your fur baby need a walk? If you own a dog in the Alphington area, are over 65, and for some reason (health etc.) can’t walk it as much as you’d like … or if you know someone in this boat, check out this program below!

Sarah at Council has contacted us because she has volunteer walkers already lined up, ready to make connections and take a dog for a walk regularly in Alphington.

Just contact the positive aging officer at Council … details in the flyer.

What a super neighbourly community service hey? Thanks Yarra Council for contacting us … and organising this terrific program.