Find out what is happening at ACC and in the neighbourhood.
“connecting our community”
Thanks to everyone who came along to talk to Ged Kearney this week about the upcoming referendum. We had a great turnout of local people and an interesting discussion.
Here’s a photo we took from the day.
If you missed our session, there are more at other neighbourhood houses across Darebin. See below for the details and dates!
The weirdest thing happened on Friday … someone came along and completely emptied our little book library!? Whilst we were there I think … our community gardeners said it was full at 10am but it was definitely completely empty by the afternoon … so odd.
In addition, over the school holidays two of our little toadstool cushions that make our cubby house so cute disappeared, as did our outdoor table tennis bats, and Bim and Tig - the little salt and pepper shakers that were on holiday in our birdcage … and all the other fun recycled community art that Lee had created for community enjoyment.
We’ve put lots of things out on the street for people to use in the last few years and left our site open for community access after hours - trusting in community goodwill. So it’s all a bit disappointing. Sigh.
Anyway … if you have some books we’d love to restock the book library. And we’ll get new outdoor bats for the table tennis so it can be used again - it has really been super to see all the different people who stop for a quick hit (you can tell from the worm spots on the grass how popular it is!).
Local Susanna is running a new meditation course here at ACC on Thursday evenings 7.30-9pm. The cost is $180 for 6 weeks.
Many people these days struggle with their every day life, feeling stressed, tired or unmotivated. Life in general is more demanding and at times even overwhelming.
Establishing a meditation practice may help you find your centre and a feeling of peace again.
In this course you will learn what meditation is, as well as its many benefits. Each week 1 to 2 different forms of meditation will be presented and practiced. There will also be the opportunity to talk about your experience and the challenges you may have regarding meditation, in a supportive environment.
To find out more and book in contact Susanna by email sklapakissparr@gmail.com or call 0407561586.
If you are keen to find out more about the upcoming referendum, our local Federal MP Ged Kearney will be here at ACC on Wednesday 12 July from 2pm for a chat and afternoon tea.
Anyone who has questions or would like to know more is welcome to come along. Just RSVP here, or call the office on 9499 7227 and leave your name and number so we can get in touch if we need to.
A reminder that the Dili Allstars concert at Collingwood Town Hall is coming up this Thursday 13 July from 6.30-9pm. Here is the link to find out more.
It is a free event (donations are welcome on the night as funds raised will go the supporting Friends of Baucau programs) with food and a bar … AND you can book tables of 10 people for $100 … if you’d like to sit down. Please let us know if you’d like to be part of our table here - it costs $10 per person.
Our Term 3 program is out on our website - and bookings are open. You can book in here.
We have a spot left in our Women in the Shed program. And a series of repair workshops coming up … book in if you have a sewing machine or overlocker - and learn basic troubleshooting and how to keep them in tip top condition.
Separate booking processes (directly with the tutors) are in place for our new Artful Painting and Drawing with Clare, Meditation with Susanna and Japanese Playgroups with Miami. Also Yoyo’s violin lessons. See our brochure for the details.
And there’s lots more in there as well …
We’re looking forward to seeing you after the holidays.we reopen on Monday 10 July.
