Week 2 already …. and it really is good to be back! It had been super to catch up with so many of you already, and to have wrangled the leaves (oh the leaves, the leaves) into order and gotten the rest of our organising (that we didn’t get too at the end of last year) organised.

And yes, our brochure is finally out. Check it out here.

And so it is the perfect time to book in online to our programs for this year!

AAA Art (Friday 1pm) and Artful Painting and Drawing (3 classes on Monday and Tuesday) will both be starting back this week with the wonderful Clare. You can contact her directly to book into Artful Painting and Drawing on 0423453160 and call our office on 9499 7227 to find out about AAA Art.

Book Clubs are back! There are still some places available this year - so book in online. Our Thursday evening Book Club starts this week. Get in quick as these groups generally fill up fast!

And this Saturday at 8am we will also be running our first Men’s Breakfast for the year - you can book in on our website or call John on 0439899352 for more information. See the post below for more details …

Also running this week will be:

• CWA on Monday night at the Gleeson Centre in Darebin Parklands

• Alphington Playgroup and Toy Library both Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10am-12pm.

• Line Dancing at Alphington Scout Hall on Wednesday at 10am-12pm.

• U3A Armchair Theatre on Wednesday at 1-3pm.

• Alphingtones Choir at St Andrews on Thursday at 7.30pm.

• Our Community Morning on Friday from 10am, and Community Lunch Friday at 12-1pm.

Looking forward to seeing you here at ACC.

Cheers Leanne

Hi all, we have one more Men’s Breakfast coming up this Saturday at 8am. Here is a message from John who is running this activity.

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Dear Men,

First of all I'd like to say, I'm so happy to be back on my feet after a period of healing on my hip with two fractures from a fall I had at my home.

Men’s Breakfast last one of the year — A Morning of Reflection & Renewal.

As we come to the end of another big year, you’re invited to join us for our final men’s breakfast of 2025 — a chance to slow down, breathe out, and share good company around the table.

This is a morning to enjoy the simple gifts of the season: friendship, conversation, laughter, and mateship.

A space where every man is welcome, and no man eats alone.

Bring your stories, your hopes for the year ahead, or simply bring yourself. Just come as you are.

One more thing Men, I'm inviting you to bring something to exchange, no need to spend any money or expense. It could be as simple as a one line quote, a rock from your garden (small), a ribbon, something you are ready to pass on, a piece of music or song, a book, use your imagination, anything you think you'd be happy to pass on to another man.

8am, Saturday 6 December

2 Kelvin Road, Alphington

RSVP to John 0439 899 352 to reserve your place (and help with catering) by Friday 5th December.

Looking forward to seeing you.

John

Tonight we have our AGM. 6pm for a quick overview of the year and some yummy dinner. We’ll be having duck curry for dinner which will be delicious. I’ll make a veg. option too of course. Yes … bribes to come along - it’s not too late just send us an email before lunchtime if you can make it.

Lots of great stuff last week. Check out the posts below for photos etc.

Coming up …

• Garden to Plate is proving popular (note you do need to book in as we only have 10 spots).

• We made some lovely art at Crunch on Thursday. If you enjoy sharing a meal and being creative this is a great program for you! You are very welcome to join us.

• AAA Bowls is back.

• AAA Arts is running.

• Community Yoga is back this term - book in online!

• Keiko is here running Sound Healing on Wednesday.

• Another Embracing Life and Death discussion session is on Thursday afternoon.

Please note that we’ll be taking the Monday off next week before Melbourne Cup Day holiday. Hard to believe it’s nearly November already!

Also, note our campaign for more funding … and please sign a postcard if you can. It’s been lovely to read some of the messages you have written about why the neighbourhood house is important to you! Warms the cockles of our hearts ♥️.

Hope to see you here soon.

Cheers Leanne

Thanks Meet for all your hard work and sharing your Diwali traditions with us all! Here are some great photos from Friday’s Community Lunch.

We’ve got heaps! Last week at Preserves Group we made 24 jars in just 1.5 hours - very industrious and efficient.

So now we have loads of cucumber pickles, tomato relish and marmalade for sale. If you’d like some drop past $7 a jar. The profits support our AAA programs.

Thanks to those that came along.