We still have places available in our upcoming Repair workshops if you are keen to book in …

Sewing Machine Maintenance on Saturday 29th July from 10am

Lamp Repair Workshop on Saturday 5th August from 10am.

Overlocker Maintenance on Saturday 12th August from 10am.

These workshops are subsidised by Sustainability Victoria so you can learn how to repair and maintain things yourself - rather than throwing them away.

Our new art classes are starting this week. Get in contact with Clare to find out more and book in.

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.

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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.