Our brochure for semester 2 has just been released!

One of our programs that we are super excited to bring back is Alphington Arts!

Last semester we had so much fun with this program, learning new arty skills and making some exciting new creations including woven baskets and live drawings.

Next semester we’ll be running this program again, with the opportunity to learn even more new arty skills from our local experts and have some fun making, doing and sharing all your arty knowledge with other likeminded locals.

Alphington Arts will be on the third Thursday of every month from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

This year we’re exploring public transport AND sustainable shopping with our Thrift Seekers Adventures.

Come along and join us for a day of exploring the local op shops and public transport network where you’re sure to find a good bargain!

In August we’ll be heading to Abbotsford for our first adventure where we’ll venture to two of our favourite Salvos stores.

Later in the semester we’ll head to Brunswick on the 16th of October, visiting the abundance of op shops on Sydney Road, and finally on the 4th of December we’ll make our way over to Fitzroy to look for some Christmas bargains.

Bring along your myki and your best bargain spotting skills and join us for a day of op shop exploration and a coffee along the way!

Next semester we are trialling something new - Men’s Breakfasts on a Saturday morning from 8-10am once a month. John who runs our Men’s Group on Tuesday evenings will be coordinating these sessions that include a delicious warm breakfast and a discussion.

The cost is $10.

The dates are:

• 9 August

• 6 September

• 18 October

• 15 November

They are an opportunity for local men over 18 to get together. If you are a dad, a grandpa, a nephew or a son you are very welcome to come along.

Just contact John on 0439 899 352.

Our new program is out! Hooray. Check it out below.

We’ve got lots of events coming up this semester … starting with our annual Winter Arts Salon coming up in 22-24 August.

Local artists are invited to enter. Please encourage anyone you know who might be keen. Registrations are now open.

And save the date, we’ll have a fun opening event on Friday 22 from 5-7pm. And the salon will be open over the weekend from 10am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday

Hi all

We’re now officially closed for the school holidays. We’ll be back on deck on Monday 21 July.

I am hopeful that Kalimna will have her cast off by then and everything will be running smoothly. Fingers crossed! Tahlia will also be here to help out on Fridays for at least the first week.

I will still be away for the first week, I am returning on Monday 28 July and will be looking forward to seeing you then.

We’re excited that we’ve been able to continue our relationship with Project Stationery this year - and they’ll be utilsiing our space for the first few days of the holidays - great to know that even though our programs are having a brief hiatus the centre is being used for excellent community purposes! Check out the post below to see if you have things that they are collecting at your house.

Please check out the program for Semester 2 below. We’d love to see you here.

And I wish you a restful holiday for the next two weeks.

If you are wanting to know where I am, I should be in Provence, staying in a town just outside Avignon - checking out the lavender fields, old towns and rose wine!

Cheers Leanne