COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Sponsored by Carrum Downs/Marriott Waters Community Bank® Branch Foster carer Every child deserves to smile. Make 2018 the year you make a difference. Become a Foster Carer with VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency. Express your interest by visiting www.vacca.org or calling 9480 7300. Information sessions every month held in your area. Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group Bentons Square Community Centre 7:00pm second Wednesday each month Share the journey in a relaxed, caring environment. Partners, carers and friends are most welcome. Contact: 0422 608 345, peninsulapcsg@hotmail.com National Seniors Mornington Peninsula Branch. Looking for a local social group aligned to a national, non-political, advocacy group for seniors’ issues? Try us out at our November social activities! Couples and singles welcome. Memberships available for 2018. Contact ireneanderson2013@gmail.com Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melways ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252. Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mpas0/
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for a minimum of 12 months. Online training is provided. Contact Deirdre Martinz on 8587 0296 or volunteers@ cbchs.org.au
AUGUST Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Al-Anon Family Groups If your loved one drinks too much and you don’t know where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help! Confidential meetings are held in Chelsea every Tues. 7.30 - 9.00pm at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road. No appointment necessary. New members welcome. Calling Volunteer Visitors Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is looking for volunteers for its Community Visitors Scheme. Volunteer visitors provide companionship to socially isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities and help them feel connected to the community. Volunteers must be over 18 and able to commit to at least fortnightly visits
Mt Eliza Mahjong Club The Evening Group of the Mount Eliza Mah Jong Club meets each Monday evening in the Mount Eliza Village Community House from 7 - 9pm. New members are always welcome, seasoned players or new to the game. Our friendly members are very happy to introduce them to this ancient game. 50’S PLUS Seniors Fitness Classes Whether you’re a beginner or regular exerciser come along and enjoy the benefits of group exercise to music. First class is free there are no joining or membership fees, $8.00 per class. Improve your strength, co-ordination, cardio fitness, balance & flexibility. Mondays/Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-11am. St Pauls Anglican Church Hall Cnr Bay & High Sts, Frankston. Details please phone: 0419713635 French Classes Bentons Square and Seaford Community Centres If you always wanted to learn the language or to consolidate your skills, come along and join one of our groups of France loving students. All levels. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere with an experienced native French teacher. For details call Sylviane: 0417691817 Southern Sounds Chorus Ladies, Southern Sounds Chorus would love you to come and sing with them in beautiful a capella 4 part harmony, Barbershop style! No experience necessary. All ages welcome. We rehearse every Tuesday evening 7-10pm at St Judes Primary School hall, 30 Warrandyte Rd Langwarrin. For details phone Jennyne 0438 783 475 or visit southernsounds.org.au
Mt Eliza Men’s Shed Our Men’s Shed currently meets each Thursday morning 9.30am - 12.30pm. Men of all ages in Mt Eliza are most welcome. We do community projects for schools, clubs, etc. and also encourage individual projects. If you would like to lead a small group on another day/time or join us on Thursdays, just let us know. Contact Don on 0402 457 938 Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive nonclinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au and send us a message. Probus The Mt Eliza Village Ladies Probus Club, meet on the first Monday of each month at 10.00am at the Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Rd. Mt Eliza. We welcome visitors and new members. Details 9787 3640 Sequence (Board Game) Looking for people who may be interested in playing Sequence with a group of people. Happy to teach new players. For details call Alan on 0429 429 296 Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers. Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community? Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick-up to return locations. For details call the P.T.A. Office on 03 9708 8241 or email – peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater buses. Social Golf at Bayview U3A Southern Peninsula is a not-for-profit organisation that provides around 100 social/indoor/outdoor/ intellectual activities for retired/semi-retired men and women over 50. We welcome new members or existing members to join a new golf group who play Mondays at Bayview Golf Course, Rosebud. Prospective members, please contact our office for further information: office@ u3asouthpen.org.au or phone 5981 8777 Tues or Thurs 9.30 - 1pm. Existing members please enrol on UMAS.
Better Breathers Respiratory Support Group Every 4th Monday of the month Better Breathers support group meet in the meeting room at the Mornington Information Centre, cnr Elizabeth and Main Sts from 2.00 to 4.00pm. We offer education and support for patients and carers coping with chronic lung disease with the aim of leading an improved quality of life. Details Christine 0419 314 587 Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Peninsula Youth Music Society NEW MEMBERS WANTED! PYMS offer the opportuinity to learn and play music in an encouraging and supportive environment. The Saturday Morning Music School has programs for preps to grade 6. The Wednesday night Chamber Orchestra provides a challenging program for string and woodwind players. The participants will gain ensemble skills and be introduced to orchestral repertoire. For further info please visit the www. peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au, or contact 5975 8841 Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic Mon 29 Oct to Thurs 1 Nov The 4 day tournament will be played at Portsea, Moonah Links, Flinders & The Dunes. The graded individual stableford tournament is open to both men and women. Many inclusions - 4 days of golf, carts on 3 days, lunches, 2 dinners (at The National Golf Club and Rosebud Country Club), prizes and souvenir polo. Shotgun starts (either morning or afternoon fields). Early Bird Entry Fee only $695. Hurry! Closes soon. For more information phone 0422 691 or email info@golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au Zonta Club of Mornington Peninsula Inc. 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Zonta is a leading global service organisation of professionals, empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Join us at a dinner meeting and see what we do. Email: zontamornington@hotmail.com Dog Park The Langwarrin Community Centre needs support to allow a purpose-built disabled friendly and fenced Dog Park in Langwarrin. Please support this fully funded dog park project by signing a petition at Langwarrin Community Centre or Harcourt’s Langwarrin. Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Frankston Sunday Market Every Sunday 8am – 1pm Over 100 stalls. 79 – 83 Young St, Frankston Seaford Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am – 1pm Broughton Reserve, Station St, Seaford Frankston Writers Block Fortnightly from Saturday August 11, 10.30am – 1pm New members welcome. Writers meet to share readings
of their work and their expertise on all levels from stories, poetry, novels, memoirs, to publishing. This informal group meets at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston. $5 donation. Morning tea provided. Phone David 0468 362 079. Girl Guides The Overport Frankston Girl Guide Unit is looking for adult volunteers to assist, either if wishing to become a leader/ assistant leader or Helper for the Girl Guides. If you are interested in volunteering your time on Wednesday nights, by assisting the unit leader in mentoring, supporting the Guides or helping out practically; please give the unit leader a call on 0414612715. Leslie Moorhead Pre School Trivia Night Saturday 11th August, 7.30pm Held at the Peninsula Community Theatre. Tickets are $20 and there will be over $9000 worth of prizes available to win on the night. Silent auction, live auction, raffle and more. Everyone welcome, BYO drinks & nibbles. Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Internet access to Ancestry, Find My Past & British newspaper archives. Also Aust BDM’s on CD’s. Library open Tues & Thurs 10.30-2.30pm & Sun 2-5pm $10 Non Members Details 9783 7058. Frankston South Recreation Centre, Towerhill Rd, Frankston Mornington Peninsula Writing Prizes 2018 Offered by Frankston Writers Block. Short Story and Poetry Competitions open now, closes September 30, 2018. Poetry: up to 50 lines. Short story: up to 3000 words. Open theme: $5.00 per entry. Prize: $100 and publication in 2019 Anthology in each category. Entry forms, send a SSAE to Angela,P.O. Box 8098, Burnt Bridge VIC, 3136 or email: davidptk68@hotmail.co.uk Enquiries 039789-5496. Organized walk Saturday 22 Sept. Royal Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Meet Seaford Station platform ready to catch the next train after 9.30 am. Contact Norma 0417 513 639 Fston Forest Baptist Church for more details. Monday walking group Frankston North area. All ages, parents with prams and well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. For details more details, Contact Norma 0417 513 639 Fston Forest Baptist Church. Orwil St Community House Life Story Writing, Introduction to Medical Reception, Seated Exercise to Music, Games & Social Group, plus much more. For further information phone 9783 5073 Peninsula Activities Group 3rd Friday each month at 10.30am PAG is group of over 50s who welcome visitors to join in outings and trips. We meet to book future activities, have a cuppa & nibbles and hear a speaker of interest. Uniting Church Hall, High St Frankston. Contact Joana on 9775 2304.
COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR The next Community Event calendar will be published 3rd September 2018. Email your free listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 30th August 2018.
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