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FREE AND LOW COST ACTIVITIES IN GREATER SHEPPARTON 200+ activities

OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016

WELCOME

DENNIS PATTERSON

MAYOR GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

Council’s Activities in the Park program provides an opportunity for Greater Shepparton residents and visitors to participate in free activities outdoors in our many parks and playgrounds.

The program offers over 200 free and low cost activities that everyone can enjoy. A diverse range of activities are provided to suit a range of ages, abilities, interests and locations.

I hope you all enjoy the program!

LIZ WATSON MELBOURNE VIXENS

It is important for everyone within our Victorian communities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Key factors such as regular exercise, a balanced diet and hydration, ultimately ensures you can be active and participate with your family, friends and local community in the Activities in the Park program.

Being active and getting outdoors is a great way to make new friends and connect with like-minded people.

FIND OUT MORE

For regular updates and information:

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

• Check out the calendar and find an activity that suits you.

• Call the contact if registrations are required.

Visit our website getmoovingshepparton.com.au

Like us on Facebook

Get Mooving Greater Shepparton

Download our app getmooving

Call Council’s Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431 or email healthycommunities@ shepparton.vic.gov.au

On weekends call Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on (03) 5832 9330 or Toll Free 1800 808 839

• Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and remember to be sunsmart by bringing a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.

• Bring along any other equipment listed for your activity.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• All activities are held outdoors and therefore may be subject to poor weather. Please monitor our Facebook page, the Get Mooving App or contact the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on (03) 5832 9330 to confirm any changes.

• Children participating in our Activities must be supervised by a parent or guardian aged 16 years or older at all times.

• Requirements such as dietary, wheelchair access, mobility aids or vision impairment can be catered for. A portable hearing loop is also available on request. Please contact us on (03) 5832 9431 to discuss further.

• Guide dogs are welcome.

The Activities in the Park program runs from 1 October 2015 to 31 March 2016. The program will break for a two week period over Christmas, from Monday 21 December 2015 to Monday 4 January 2016.

*Most of the Activities require registration at time of the activity however some require pre-registration which is outlined in the Activity listings.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 2015

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Pedometer Challenge

2/10/2015

3/10/2015

Sunday 4/10/2015

Daily 5/10/20151/11/2015 Playball

5/10/2015

Friday 16/10/2015

OCTOBER 2015

See activity listings for more details

NOVEMBER 2015

Party in the Park

Storytime in the Park – Spring

Wellness Trifecta

Corporate Cup – Table Tennis

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Pop up Activities –OUT in the OPEN Festival

Body Balance in the Park

Days Mill Family Open Day

Messy Play

Lunchtime Yoga

Wednesday 4/11/2015

Thursday 5/11/2015

Friday 6/11/2015

Saturday 7/11/2015

Sunday 8/11/2015

Monday 9/11/2015

Wednesday 11/11/2015 Party in the Park

Pop Up Activities – Tower Run

Corporate Cup – Volleyball

Flats Walk and Bush Tucker

Pop up Activities –Shepparton Multi Sport Festival

Qigong for Health

Friday 13/11/2015

Tuesday 17/11/2015 Spotlight Walk

Wednesday 18/11/2015 Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Lunchtime Yoga

Wednesday 18/11/2015

Wednesday 18/11/2015 Party in the Park

Storytime in the Park – Washing

Lunchtime Water Sessions

Corporate Cup – Basketball

Park Yoga

Juggling Balls

Wednesday 18/11/2015

Thursday 19/11/2015

Friday 20/11/2015

Sunday 22/11/2015 See activity listings for more details

NOVEMBER 2015

Qigong for Health

Lunchtime Yoga

Lunchtime Water Sessions

Corporate Cup – Netball

See activity listings for more details

Tuesday 24/11/2015

Wednesday 25/11/2015

Thursday 26/11/2015

Friday 27/11/2015

Park Yoga Toolamba Friday 27/11/2015

Party in the Park

Mindfulness and Meditation

Hackers Golf Day

DECEMBER 2015

Lunchtime Water Sessions

Wellness Trifecta

Qigong for Health

Lunchtime

Friday 27/11/2015

Sunday 29/11/2015

See activity listings for more details

1/12/2015

2/12/2015

Wednesday 2/12/2015

3/12/2015

4/12/2015

Sunday 6/12/2015

Tuesday 8/12/2015

Friday 11/12/2015 Party in the Park

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Wednesday 16/12/2015

Park Yoga Tatura Friday 18/12/2015

Giant Inflatable

Daily 28/12/201528/01/2016

JANUARY 2016

Sand Castle Building

Giant Inflatable

Daily 04/01/201610/01/2016

Daily 04/01/201610/01/2016 Water Safety Week

Daily 04/01/201610/01/2016

Pool Party

Storytime in the Park – Puppet Play

Wellness Trifecta

Tai Chi in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Big Bash on the Big Screen

Wednesday 6/01/2016

Thursday 7/01/2016

Friday 8/01/2016

Saturday 9/01/2016

17/01/2016

17/01/2016 Sand Castle

11/01/201617/01/2016 Giant Inflatable

11/01/201617/01/2016 Seek Explore Swim

Multiple 11/01/201627/01/2016

Kite Making

Monday 11/01/2016 Juggling Balls

West Tuesday 12/01/2016 Pool Party

Kite Making

Wednesday 13/01/2016

Wednesday 13/01/2016 Mixed Games

Thursday 14/01/2016

JANUARY 2016

Activity

Follow your Rubbish Tours

Mixed Games

See activity listings for more details

Shepparton Thursday 14/01/2016

Congupna Friday 15/01/2016

Party in the Park Mooroopna Friday 15/01/2016

Pool Party Tatura Friday 15/01/2016

Park Yoga Tatura Friday 15/01/2016

Tai Chi in the Park Kialla Saturday 16/01/2016

Yoga in the Park

Sand Castle Building

Sports Week

Water Safety Week

Mooroopna Saturday 16/01/2016

Mooroopna Daily 18/01/201624/01/2016

Shepparton Daily 18/01/201624/01/2016

Tatura Daily 18/01/201624/01/2016

Kite Making Merrigum Monday 18/01/2016

Turtle Talk

Shepparton Monday 18/01/2016

Kite Making Mooroopna Tuesday 19/01/2016

Giant Inflatable Water Slide

Pool Party

Spotlight Walk

Party in the Park

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Hoops and Poi

Merrigum Wednesday 20/01/2016

Shepparton Wednesday 20/01/2016

Storytime in the Park – Crocodiles Shepparton Thursday 21/01/2016

Park Yoga Toolamba Friday 22/01/2016

Mixed Games Undera Friday 22/01/2016

Tai Chi in the Park Kialla Saturday 23/01/2016

Giant Inflatable Water Slide Merrigum Saturday 23/01/2016

Yoga in the Park Mooroopna Saturday 23/01/2016

Water Safety Week

Merrigum Daily 25/01/201631/01/2016

JANUARY 2016

See activity listings for more details

Sports Week Mooroopna Daily 25/01/201631/01/2016

Sand Castle Building Tatura Daily 25/01/201631/01/2016

Kite Making Dookie Monday 25/01/2016

Come and Try Twilight Tennis Shepparton Thursday 28/01/2016

Party in the Park Kialla Friday 29/01/2016

Fishing in the Park Kialla Friday 29/01/2016

Tai Chi in the Park Kialla Saturday 30/01/2016

Yoga in the Park Mooroopna Saturday 30/01/2016

Fishing in the Park Mooroopna Saturday 30/01/2016

Mindfulness and Meditation Kialla Sunday 31/01/2016

Playball Toolamba Sunday 31/01/2016

FEBRUARY 2016

See activity listings for more details

Party in the Park Murchison Wednesday 3/02/2016

Ultimate Frisbee Shepparton Wednesday 3/02/2016

Wellness Trifecta Murchison Friday 5/02/2016

Corporate Cup – Dodge Ball Shepparton Friday 5/02/2016

Screen on the Green Shepparton Saturday 6/02/2016

Yoga in the Park Shepparton Saturday 6/02/2016

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours Shepparton Sunday 7/02/2016 Playball Tatura Sunday 7/02/2016

Messy Play Shepparton Monday 8/02/2016

Lunchtime Yoga Shepparton Wednesday 10/02/2016

Ultimate Frisbee Shepparton Wednesday 10/02/2016

Storytime in the Park - Dinner Shepparton Thursday 11/02/2016

FEBRUARY 2016

Activity

Netball Clinic

See activity listings for more details

Shepparton Thursday 11/02/2016

Party in the Park Shepparton Friday 12/02/2016

Ultimate Corporate Cup –Ultimate Frisbee Shepparton Friday 12/02/2016

Yoga in the Park Shepparton Saturday 13/02/2016

Spotlight Walk Shepparton Wednesday 17/02/2016

Lunchtime Yoga Shepparton Wednesday 17/02/2016

Ultimate Frisbee

Party in the Park

Shepparton Wednesday 17/02/2016

Netball Clinic Tatura Thursday 18/02/2016

Ultimate Corporate Cup – Tangam Shepparton Friday 19/02/2016

Twilight Stroll Shepparton Friday 19/02/2016

Park Yoga Tatura Friday 19/02/2016

Screen on the Green Shepparton Saturday 20/02/2016

Yoga in the Park Shepparton Saturday 20/02/2016

Mercus Show, Plate Spinning and Feather Balancing Tatura Sunday 21/02/2016

Lunchtime Yoga

Ultimate Frisbee

Shepparton Wednesday 24/02/2016

Storytime in the Park – Sounds Shepparton Thursday 25/02/2016

Party in the Park Congupna Friday 26/02/2016

Ultimate Corporate Cup - Downball Shepparton Friday 26/02/2016

Park Yoga Toolamba Friday 26/02/2016

Art Along the River Kialla Saturday 27/02/2016

Yoga in the Park Shepparton Saturday 27/02/2016

Orienteering in the Park Shepparton Sunday 28/02/2016

Mindfulness and Meditation Tatura Sunday 28/02/2016

MARCH 2016

Party in the Park

Wellness Trifecta

See activity listings for more details

Wednesday 2/03/2016

Friday 4/03/2016

Body Balance in the Park Kialla Saturday 5/03/2016

Stretch and Flex Mooroopna Saturday 5/03/2016

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Storytime in the Park – Bugs

Party in the Park

Body Balance in the Park

Stretch and Flex

AFL Skills and Drills

Juggling Balls

Saturday 5/03/2016

Thursday 10/03/2016

Friday 11/03/2016

Saturday 12/03/2016

Sunday 13/03/2016

Party in the Park Mooroopna Wednesday 16/03/2016

Park Yoga Tatura Friday 18/03/2016

Stargazing in the Park Toolamba Friday 18/03/2016

Body Balance in the Park

Stretch and Flex

Canoeing on the Goulburn

Saturday 19/03/2016

Sunday 20/03/2016 Playball

Pirate Adventure

Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tours

Storytime in the Park –Parachute Party

Sunday 20/03/2016

Monday 21/03/2016

Wednesday 23/03/2016

Thursday 24/03/2016

Party in the Park Katandra West Friday 25/03/2016

Park Yoga Toolamba Friday 25/03/2016

Body Balance in the Park

Stretch and Flex

Bat Talk

Spotlight Walk

Saturday 26/03/2016

Wednesday 30/03/2016

LOCATION LISTINGS

park address

Alinga Park Wintersun Court, Shepparton

All Abilities Playground Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton

Aquamoves Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton

Australian Botanic Gardens Kialla Tip Road, Kialla

Boulevard Bush Reserve The Boulevard, Shepparton

Canterbury Avenue Playground Canterbury Avenue, Shepparton

Congupna Recreation Reserve

Craigmuir Lake

Congupna-Katamatite Road, Congupna

Echuca-Mooroopna Road, Mooroopna

Cussen Park Ross Street, Tatura

CWA Gardens Mary Street, Dookie

Chinamans Garden McLennan Street, Mooroopna

Dainton’s Bridge

Peter Ross-Edwards Causeway

Days Mill Day Road, Murchison

Dookie Recreation Reserve Baldock Street, Dookie

Ferrari Park McLennan Street, Mooroopna

Ganaway Reserve

Ganaway Crescent, Kialla

Goulburn River Between Shepparton and Mooroopna

Grace Edwards Park Tyquin Street, Shepparton

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 33-35 Nixon Street, Shepparton

Hereford Drive Playground

Hereford Drive, Shepparton

Hillier Park Meaklim Street, Shepparton

Ivanhoe Park King Richard Drive, Shepparton

Jordan's Bend

Jordan’s Place, Shepparton

Judd Park Morrisey Street, Merrigum

Kaieltheban Park Archer Street, Mooroopna

Katandra West Recreation Reserve Union Road, Katandra West

Kialla Golf Club 360 Central Kialla Road, Kialla

Kialla Lake Gordon Drive, Kialla

Larsen Reserve

Mactier Gardens

Maude Street Mall

Fowler Street, Tallygaroopna

Hogan Street, Tatura

Maude Street, Shepparton

park address

Merrigum Recreation Reserve

Merrigum Swimming Pool

Meteorite Park

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool

Murchison Rail Trail

Murchison Recreation Reserve

Norton Reserve Playground

Old Students Tennis Club

Princess Park

Queens Gardens

Reedy Swamp

Sabri Drive Playground

Seven Creeks Playground

Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club

Shepparton Library

Shepparton Sports Precinct

Shepparton Showgrounds

Shepparton Sports Stadium

SPC KidsTown

Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve

Tatura Netball Courts

Tatura Swimming Complex

The Flats

Toolamba Recreation Reserve

Undera Recreation Reserve

Victoria Park Lake – Northern Foreshore

Victoria Park Lake – Western Park

Village Green

Wauchope Park

Morrisey Street, Merrigum

Morrissey Street, Merrigum

Stevenson Street, Murchison

McLennan Street, Mooroopna

Ann Street, Mooroopna

Gregory Road, Murchison

River Road, Murchison

Norton Road, Mooroopna

Feshti Street, Shepparton

Quinan Parade, Shepparton

Cnr Wyndham & Nixon Streets, Shepparton

Reedy Swamp Road, Shepparton

Sabri Drive, Shepparton

Seven Creeks Drive, Kialla

Welsford Street, Shepparton

Marungi Street, Shepparton

Numurkah Road, Shepparton

Cnr High & Archer Streets, Shepparton

Numurkah Road, Shepparton

Peter Ross Edwards Causeway

Smith Street, Tallygaroopna

Hastie Street, Tatura

Cnr Service & Hastie Street, Tatura

Shepparton Regional Park

Wren Street, Toolamba

Echuca Road, Undera

Wyndham Street, Shepparton

Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton

Kialla Lakes Drive, Kialla

Longstaff Street, Shepparton

ACTIVITY LISTINGS

AFL 9 S

AFL 9s is the AFL’s official social version of the game. It’s a fast, fun, free flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field. Best of all, it’s ‘touch football’ with no tackling, bumping, making it suitable for everyone.

Contact: AFL Goulburn Murray (03) 5823 9800

AFL SKILLS AND DRILLS

This junior clinic is a great way for boys and girls to learn the skills of Australian Football. An AFL player will be on hand to answer questions and show you what it takes to be an AFL player. Keep your eye out closer to the date to find out who will be there!

Contact: AFL Goulburn Murray (03) 5823 9800

Contact: Dhurringile Tennis Club, Lisa Niglia 0428 266 310

Gardens, Tatura 4.00pm – 6.00pm Thursday 8/10/2015

ART ALONG THE RIVER

Join RiverConnect for an art session along the Goulburn River. This class is aimed at a beginner-intermediate skill level. Kim Carter, a textile and mixed media artist will be leading the class. Learn how to make small mixed media landscapes using mostly recycled fabrics and papers plus paint. All art equipment is provided.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9493 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

BAT TALK

Discover the local bats of Greater Shepparton with expert bat enthusiast, Robert Bender. Meet at Aquamoves crèche at 6.30pm for a one hour information session on our local bats followed by a spotlight walk at 7.30pm along the Goulburn River.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9714 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

BIG BASH ON THE BIG SCREEN

The Melbourne Renegades head up to Sydney to take on the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and we are watching the game on the big screen at the Victoria Park Lake. Come on down and have some fun with Melbourne Renegades staff and representatives from the Shepparton Youth Club United Cricket Club running cricket activities for people of all ability levels. The fun starts from 7.30pm.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

BIRD WALK

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the different types of birdlife in our riverine environment. Join RiverConnect and BirdLife Murray Goulburn members for a Bird Walk and Talk tour, followed by morning tea.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9493 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

BODY BALANCE IN THE PARK

A Yoga influenced, pre-choreographed exercise program to uplifting music. A combination of free flowing moves with a focus on improving strength, flexibility and relaxation.

Contact: Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400

BOULEVARD BUSH RESERVE FLORA WALK

Discover the array of native plants and the animals and birds they support on a Flora Walk with expert Sharon Terry as part of a joint RiverConnect and Shepparton Mooroopna Urban Landcare Group event.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9714 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

Location

Boulevard Bush Reserve, Shepparton 10.00am – 12.30pm Sunday 18/10/2015

CANOEING ON THE GOULBURN

Explore the heritage listed Goulburn River from a different perspective – on it! Join RiverConnect and River Country Adventours for this free ‘Activities in the Park’ event that promises to provide a relaxing and informative experience for all ages. A shuttle is available to transport you back to your vehicle. Life jackets, canoes and paddles are provided.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9714 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential Location

Kaieltheban Park, Mooroopna to Daintons Bridge, Shepparton 9.30am – 11.30am Sunday 20/03/2016

Daintons Bridge, Shepparton to Jordans Bend, Shepparton 1.30pm – 3.00pm Sunday 20/03/2016

COME AND TRY LAWN TENNIS

Tennis is an activity for the whole family and is a sport for life. Come and try tennis in a relaxed environment on the lawn courts. A range of tennis racquets will be available for use or bring your own.

Contact: Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club, Katie Ferguson 0408 302 877

COME AND TRY TWILIGHT TENNIS

Players of all abilities will be catered for in our Come and Try Twilight Tennis evenings. Individuals or pairs are invited to participate in three handicapped sets. A BBQ will be available for purchase if you wish to hang around.

Contact: Old Students Tennis Club, Brenton Kiel 0438 594 775

CORPORATE CUP

The Corporate Cup is an opportunity for you to get out of the office and battle it out with your workmates. The sessions are fun, social and provide a great team building environment. You can round up your workmates and enter a team, or enter as an individual.

Contact: Shepparton Sports Stadium (03) 5832 9484

STANDARD

ULTIMATE

People and Parks Founda/on helps connect people to nature for improved community health and wellbeing, and to contribute to making natural environments healthy and accessible for future genera/ons.

The Healthy Parks Healthy People philosophy inspired People and Parks Founda5on’s ﬂagship program, Ac5ve in Parks. The suite of

Ac5ve in Parks programs is designed to help people of all ages, physical abili5es and persuasions to get out and get ac5ve for improved physical, mental and social health outcomes! For more informa5on jump online and head to www.ac5veinparks.org

People and Parks Founda&on get involved in a variety of diﬀerent projects, we work hard to bring community, local business and government together to achieve big things!

Engaging Parks Champions

Suppor&ng World Class Parks

you can get involved, visit www.peopleandparks.org

DAYS MILL FAMILY OPEN DAY

What did kids spend their time doing before computer games were invented, how did the early settlers of the land survive? Come along and learn the answers of these questions as well as experience the chance to touch and feel over 150 years off perfectly preserved history at the historic Days Mill & Farm located in Murchison. Set in amongst an attractive river landscape this free outing will provide the community an opportunity to photograph, draw, touch, experience, picnic or even paint the finest example of traditional milling technology in working order in its original setting.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431 Location

Days Mill, Murchison 10.30am – 1.30pm Sunday 8/11/2015

DISCOVER SHEPPARTON HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS

Discover the hidden gems and historical points of the region. Join recently accredited Professional Tour Guides from the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on a 2 kilometre, one hour walk around Shepparton's most significant historical points.

Contact: Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre (03) 5832 9330 or visit www.discovershepparton.com.au

Booking Details: Bookings Essential

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 4/10/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 14/10/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Saturday 7/11/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 18/11/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 6/12/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 16/12/2015

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Saturday 9/01/2016

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 20/01/2016

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 7/02/2016

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Saturday 5/03/2016

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 10.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 23/03/2016

Contact: Fishcare, Dave Cleeland 0400 882 851 Location

Lake Kialla, Kialla Lakes 6.00pm – 8.00pm Friday 29/01/2016

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 9.00am – 11.30am Saturday 30/01/2016

FLATS WALK AND BUSH TUCKER

Join Uncle Leon Saunders and others for a unique and memorable cultural walk on The Flats. Learn about significant events and hear personal stories of life growing up on the banks of the Goulburn River before enjoying a traditional styled lunch.

Meet at the Chinamans Garden car park, McLennan St, Mooroopna.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9714 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

Location

The Flats 10.30am – 12.30pm Saturday 14/11/2015

FOLLOW YOUR RUBBISH TOURS

Ever wondered what happens to your waste and recyclables once they have been collected? Or, how to recycle old items from the house or shed? Join Council's Waste Education Officer on a discovery of Cosgrove landfill, Shepparton Resource Recovery Centre and Western Composting.

Contact: Council’s Waste Services Department (03) 5832 5207

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

GIANT GAMES

Come down to the Maude Street Mall and help us Launch the Activities in the Park 2015/16 program. We will have an array of giant games for everyone to enjoy and some great giveaways.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

HACKERS GOLF DAY

If you love golf or have never tried it, this is your opportunity to get some friends together or come on your own and experience a round of golf. Novelty prizes will be awarded throughout the day and a BBQ lunch will be available for purchase.

Contact: Kialla Golf Club (03) 5827 1390

Location Time Day Date

Kialla Golf Course 9.00am – 1.00pm Sunday 29/11/2015

HOOPS AND POI

Get outdoors and active at this fun hula hoop and poi workshop.

Contact: Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332 Location Time Day Date

Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.00am – 12.00pm Wednesday 20/01/2016

JUGGLING BALLS

Join Enchanted Rainbow for a fun interactive juggling workshop where you will make your own juggling balls and learn how to juggle them.

Contact: Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332

Location Time Day Date

Ganaway Reserve, Kialla Lakes 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 22/11/2015

Katandra West Recreation Reserve 10.00am – 12.00pm Tuesday 12/01/2016

Toolamba Recreation Reserve 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 13/03/2016

KITE MAKING IN THE PARK

This fun and creative kite making workshop will see you colour in your own kite, piece it together and then enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

– 12.00pm Monday 25/01/2016

LUNCHTIME WATER SESSIONS

A great opportunity to get out of the office and cool down in the pool, Aqua aerobics classes are designed to cater for all fitness levels and ages. Bring your own bathers, towel, hat and sunscreen.

Contact: Tatura Absolute Training Studio 0428 266 310

Cost: Outdoor Pool Admission $3

Swimming Complex 12.15pm – 12.45pm Thursday 26/11/2015

Tatura Swimming Complex 12.15pm – 12.45pm Thursday 3/12/2015

Tatura Swimming Complex 12.15pm – 12.45pm Thursday 10/12/2015

LUNCHTIME YOGA

A great lunchtime session to get you out of the office and active. Join a qualified instructor for a non intimidating class suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Contact: Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400

MERCUS SHOW, PLATE SPINNING AND FEATHER BALANCING

A visually entertaining magic show with a circus twist followed by a plate spinning and feather balancing workshop.

Contact: Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 21/02/2016

MESSY PLAY

Children learn through play, and messy play stimulates many of the senses at once. Join us for some fun with bubbles, play dough, painting and water play. The adults have an important supporting role in messy play. Wear old clothing and bring a change of clothes/old towel.

Contact: Shepparton Toy Library, Kim Merkel 0403 179 873

Location Time Day Date

All Abilities Playground, Shepparton 10.00am – 11.00am Monday 9/11/2015

All Abilities Playground, Shepparton 10.00am – 11.00am Monday 8/02/2016

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

Mindfulness meditation is an effective way of learning to focus your attention and staying engaged with what you are doing. It has been shown to reduce stress, improve brain performance and enhance wellbeing.

Contact: Things of Spirit, Dr Lisa Shortridge 0419 562 790 Location

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 7.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 28/10/2015

Ganaway Reserve, Kialla Lakes 4.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 29/11/2015

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 4.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 31/01/2016

Cussen Park, Tatura 4.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 28/02/2016

MIXED GAMES

Join Active@School instructors for a fun filled 60 minute activity session. This session is aimed at primary school aged children and will incorporate a mixture of fun and inclusive physical activities such as tag, dodge ball and motor skills which aims to develop physical, social and emotional wellbeing.

Contact: Active@School, Brodie Humphreys 0448 204 572

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 10.00am- 11.00am Friday 8/01/2016

Murchison Recreation Reserve 10.00am- 11.00am Thursday 14/01/2016

Congupna Recreation Reserve 10.00am- 11.00am Friday 15/01/2016

Undera Recreation Reserve 10.00am- 11.00am Friday 22/01/2016

Shepparton Netball Courts 4.30pm – 6.30pm Thursday 11/02/2016

Tatura Netball Courts 4.30pm – 6.30pm Thursday 18/02/2016

ORIENTEERING IN THE PARK

Come along as a family and enjoy the outdoors while practicing your map reading skills.

Contact: Kim Merkel 0403 179 873

SPC KidsTown 11.00am – 12.30pm Sunday 28/02/2016

PARK YOGA

Yoga offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. A regular practice can improve flexibility, strength, muscle tone, balance and has the ability to reduce stress levels. Bring your own yoga mat.

Contact: Rachel Smith 0419 236 888

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 16/10/2015

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 20/11/2015

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 18/12/2015

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 15/01/2016

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 19/02/2016

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 18/03/2016

Recreation Reserve 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 22/01/2016 Toolamba Recreation Reserve 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 26/02/2016

Toolamba Recreation Reserve 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 25/03/2016

PARTY IN THE PARK

Come and join in the fun at our Party in the Park! Developmentally appropriate fun and games for children aged 0 – 5 years. Hosted by qualified Early Childhood Educators from Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre

Contact: Arthur Dickman Childcare (03) 5821 3880

Location Time Day Date

Canterbury Avenue Playground 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 7/10/2015

Larsen Reserve, Tallygaroopna 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 16/10/2015

Ivanhoe Park, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 21/10/2015

Judd Park, Merrigum 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 30/10/2015

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 4/11/2015

Alinga Park, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 13/11/2015

Toolamba Recreation Reserve 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 18/11/2015

Undera Recreation Reserve 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 27/11/2015

Seven Creeks Playground, Kialla 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 2/12/2015

Hereford Drive Playground, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 11/12/2015

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 16/12/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 15/01/2016

Grace Edwards Park, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 20/01/2016

Ganaway Reserve, Kialla Lakes 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 29/01/2016

Meteorite Park, Murchison 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 3/02/2016

Hillier Park, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 12/02/2016

Wauchope Park, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 17/02/2016

Congupna Recreation Reserve 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 26/02/2016

CWA Gardens, Dookie 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 2/03/2016

Sabri Drive Playground, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 11/03/2016

Norton Reserve Playground, Mooroopna 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 16/03/2016

Katandra West Recreation Reserve 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 25/03/2016

PEDOMETER CHALLENGE

Get a team of 4-6 together or register as an individual for the Pedometer Challenge and track your daily steps over a 4 week period. You can register your team at www.onthemoove.com.au

Schools that take part in the Challenge can also be a part of Walk to School 2015 for more information visit www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

Booking Details: Register online at www.onthemoove.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY ALONG THE RIVER

Join RiverConnect and the Shepparton Camera Club for a unique photography workshop along the Goulburn River as part of the Activities in the Park Program. This basics workshop is suited to beginners or more experienced photographers looking to diversify their work.

Bring your own camera.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9493 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

PIRATE ADVENTURE

Come dressed for a Pirate Adventure. We will hunt for treasure, walk the plank and follow the map to undiscovered lands. Bring your own morning tea.

Contact: Shepparton Toy Library, Kim Merkel 0403 179 873

Location Time Day Date

All Abilities Playground, Shepparton 10.00am – 11.00am Monday 21/03/2016

PLAYBALL

Playball is a multi-sport program that teaches sport and life skills to children aged 2 to 8 years. Playball coaches use a variety of sport equipment designed to be fun and keep children engaged. Through age appropriate activities and games, children learn fundamental skills which prepare them to play many different sports. During these one hour sessions children will be split into age appropriate groups, with a focus on effort rather than competition.

Contact: Playball Goulburn Valley 0403 179 873

Location Time Day Date

Western Park, Shepparton 4.00pm – 5.00pm Monday 5/10/2015

Western Park, Shepparton 4.00pm – 5.00pm Monday 12/10/2015

Western Park, Shepparton 4.00pm – 5.00pm Monday 19/10/2015

Western Park, Shepparton 4.00pm – 5.00pm Monday 26/10/2015

Location Time Day Date

CWA Gardens, Dookie 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 25/10/2015

Katandra West Recreation Reserve 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 15/11/2015

Judd Park, Merrigum 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 6/12/2015

Toolamba Recreation Reserve 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 31/01/2016

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 7/02/2016

Larsen Reserve, Tallygaroopna 10.00am – 11.00am Sunday 20/03/2016

POOL ACTIVITIES

Looking for something to do this summer? Come along to one of the many pool activities we have on offer this January. Bring your own bathers, towel, hat and sunscreen.

Contact: Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400

Cost: Outdoor pool admission $3.00, Aquamoves 3-15yrs $3.80 and Adults 16yrs+ $5.80

Location

GIANT INFLATABLE

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 04/01/2016 -10/01/2016

Tatura Swimming Complex 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 11/01/2016 -17/01/2016

Aquamoves, Shepparton 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 28/12/2015 - 28/01/2016

GIANT INFLATABLE WATER SLIDE

Merrigum Swimming Pool 2.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 20/01/2016

Merrigum Swimming Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday 23/01/2016

POOL PARTY

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool 2.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 6/01/2016

Aquamoves, Shepparton 3.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 13/01/2016

Tatura Swimming Complex 2.00pm – 7.00pm Friday 15/01/2016

Merrigum Swimming Pool 2.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 20/01/2016

SAND CASTLE BUILDING

Merrigum Swimming Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 04/01/2016 – 10/01/2016

Aquamoves, Shepparton 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 11/01/2016 – 17/01/2016

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 18/01/2016 – 24/01/2016

Tatura Swimming Complex 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 25/01/2016 – 31/01/2016

SPORTS WEEK

Tatura Swimming Complex 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 04/01/2016 – 10/01/2016

Merrigum Swimming Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 11/01/2016 – 17/01/2016

Aquamoves, Shepparton 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 18/01/2016 – 24/01/2016

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 25/01/2016 – 31/01/2016

WATER SAFETY WEEK

Aquamoves, Shepparton 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 04/01/2016 – 10/01/2016

Mooroopna War Memorial Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 11/01/2016 – 17/01/2016

Tatura Swimming Complex 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 18/01/2016 – 24/01/2016

Merrigum Swimming Pool 10.00am – 2.00pm Daily 25/01/2016 – 31/01/2016

POP UP ACTIVITIES

Activities in the Park will be popping up at an event near you. Come along to and get a taste of what is on offer this activity season. From juggling, feather balancing, mixed sports to kite making and so much more, don’t miss out!

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

Contact: Council’s Aged Services Department (03) 5832 9785

Booking Details: To be eligible you need to be 65 years and over or on a disability Support Pension. This must be accepted by a qualified medical practitioner. Once you contact Council, a Puff information kit will be sent to you. All you have to do is complete the medical checklist and visit a General Practitioner for an assessment.

Location

Aquamoves, Shepparton 9.00am – 10.00am Monday 26/10/2015

Aquamoves, Shepparton 8.00am – 9.00am Tuesday 27/10/2015

Aquamoves, Shepparton 9.00am – 10.00am Wednesday 28/10/2015

Aquamoves, Shepparton 8.00am – 9.00am Thursday 29/10/2015

Aquamoves, Shepparton 9.00am – 10.00am Friday 30/10/2015

QIGONG FOR HEALTH

Qigong is one of the oldest forms of exercise in Chinese history. It combines physical movement and regulated breathing. Qigong stimulates vital energy and creates harmony and health in the body and mind.

Contact: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (03) 5825 1774

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, Lake Foreshore 7.30am - 8.15am Tuesday 17/11/2015

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, Lake Foreshore 7.30am - 8.15am Tuesday 24/11/2015

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, Lake Foreshore 7.30am - 8.15am Tuesday 1/12/2015

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, Lake Foreshore 7.30am - 8.15am Tuesday 8/12/2015

RIDE2WORK DAY

Join the commuter revolution and be part of National Ride2Work Day 2015 by attending one of our local Ride2Work Day events. Ride your bike to either location and enjoy a free breakfast upon arrival.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

Aquamoves, Shepparton 7.00am – 8.30am Wednesday 14/10/2015

Mactier Gardens, Tatura 7.00am – 8.30am Wednesday 14/10/2015

SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Come along and enjoy a fun filled evening with family and friends. Screen on the Green offers a unique outdoor experience, watching a movie on a giant 10 meter screen along with an array of free activities and live music prior to the movie. Free activities and live music from 5pm prior to the movie commencing at dusk.

Contact: Council’s Investment Attraction Department (03) 5832 9540

SEEK EXPLORE SWIM

An activity for all the family to explore the treasures of our very own Victoria Park Lake precinct these school holidays!

Come and collect your entry form from Aquamoves at the start of your exploration and once your adventure around the lake finishes drop it back to Aquamoves to go in to the draw to win a 12 month family swim pass for Aquamoves.

You can finish off your adventure with a half price entry into the Aquamoves Splash Park and Outdoor Pools.

Relax, be entertained and enjoy Outdoor ﬁlm festivals at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton

SHEPPARTON SWIMMING CLUB

COMMUNITY RELAY CHALLENGE

This is a 4x50m freestyle relay competition with a difference as teams battle it out under handicap conditions for the championship crown. At least two races are guaranteed for all competitors. Team or individual entries welcome. Bring along a towel, swimmers and die-hard attitude.

Contact: Phil Guthrie on 0409 105 002 or swimmingclubsecretary@gmail.com

Booking Details: Register by Wednesday 2nd March, 2016 at swimmingclubsecretary@gmail.com

SPOTLIGHT WALK

See some of the native animals that live in our local bushland on a 1 hour RiverConnect Spotlight Walk.

Locations vary along the Goulburn River, but will be confirmed upon booking.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9493 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking Details: Bookings are essential

STARGAZING IN THE PARK

Join the Bendigo District Astronomical Society members and explore the beauty of the stars, planets and nebulae through their large telescopes.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

Congupna Recreation Reserve 8.30pm Friday 30/10/2015

Toolamba Recreation Reserve 8.30pm Friday 18/03/2016

STORYTIME IN THE PARK

Come along to the Queens Gardens in Shepparton and sing songs, listen to a story and join in a craft activity.

Contact: Goulburn Valley Libraries 1300 374 765

Spring Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 5/11/2015

Washing Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 19/11/2015

Puppet Play Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 7/01/2016

Crocodiles Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 21/01/2016

Dinner Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 11/02/2016

Sounds Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 25/02/2016

Bugs Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 10/03/2016

Parachute Party Queens Gardens, Shepparton 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 24/03/2016

wellbeing. Suitable for most levels of fitness. Bring your own yoga mat.

Contact: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (03) 5825 1774

Location Time Day Date

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 3/10/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 10/10/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 17/10/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 24/10/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 31/10/2015

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.30am – 9.30am Saturday 5/03/2016

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.30am – 9.30am Saturday 12/03/2016

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.30am – 9.30am Saturday 19/03/2016

Ferrari Park, Mooroopna 8.30am – 9.30am Saturday 26/03/2016

TAI CHI IN THE PARK

A qualified instructor will take you through slow, gentle and tranquil movements which enable harmony in mind and body for improved mobility, suppleness and mental alertness. Classes suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Contact: Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400

Location Time

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 9/01/2016

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 16/01/2016

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 23/01/2016

Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 30/01/2016

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

Bring your favourite teddy down to the playground to join in the fun. We will have a bear hunt, take teddy over an obstacle course and listen to a story. Remember to bring some morning tea to share with your teddy.

Contact: Shepparton Toy Library, Kim Merkel 0403 179 873

THE ULTIMATE IN Fun & Fitness

Aquamoves is Greater Shepparton’s premier fitness and leisure centre located behind the picturesque Victoria Park Lake precinct in Shepparton.Whether you’re the serious sportsperson or just needing to relax and entertain the family, our facilities are perfect for you.

• OUTDOOR AQUATIC

50m Olympic pool, leisure pool, interactive Splash Park, sandy beach areas and free BBQ facilities.

• INDOOR AQUATIC

25m pool, leisure pool, hydrotherapy pool, spas (warm and cold), sauna, rapid-river, water slide and Tarzan swing.

• GYMNASIUM

Spacious and well-equipped, featuring a range of free weights, pin loaded equipment and variety of cardio machines.

• GROUP FITNESS

Access to a suite of group f itness classes varying from the relaxation of Yoga to the excitement of RPM (cycling).

Open 6am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 6am to 8pm Fridays and 8.30am to 5pm weekends. During summer the pools have extended opening hours.

Aquamoves is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council.

TURTLE TALK

Discover the freshwater turtles that live in our local water ways with experts from Turtles Australia. See turtles up close to learn about the lives of these amazing creatures. Meet at the Murangi Street Carpark, Shepparton.

Contact: RiverConnect (03) 5832 9714 or via email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Booking details: Bookings are essential

TWILIGHT STROLL

– 12.00pm

Register at 5.30pm at the Chinamans Garden in Mooroopna or the bridge behind Aquamoves and take the stroll to SPC KidsTown.

Upon arrival at KidsTown enjoy the free activities on offer for the whole family with a return walk or a shuttle bus available if the kids are too exhausted to walk.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact team sport played with a frisbee. It combines elements of netball, AFL, touch football, and grid-iron into a fast paced, athletic sport. Competitions usually have co-ed teams, where men and women play together. It is also unique because the sport is self-refereed – due to the ‘Spirit of the Game’, players are responsible for adhering to and overseeing the rules. It is simple to learn, fun to play, and is easy to afford – all you need is a frisbee, 8 marker cones, and your friends.

Contact: Council’s Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431

WELLNESS TRIFECTA

The Wellness Trifecta starts with exercise physiologist Cameron Phillips taking you through a warm up, followed by a gentle yoga session facilitated by qualified yoga instructor Rachel Smith and finishes with Dietician Charli Livesay who will be discussing nutritional topics.

Contact: Rachel Smith 0419 236 888

Meteorite Park, Murchison 9.00am – 11.00am Friday 4/12/2015

Meteorite Park, Murchison 9.00am – 11.00am Friday 8/01/2016

Meteorite Park, Murchison 9.00am – 11.00am Friday 5/02/2016

Meteorite Park, Murchison 9.00am – 11.00am Friday 4/03/2016

YOGA IN THE PARK

Hatha Yoga, a medium paced, holistic yoga class with emphasis on awareness, alignment and balance. Simple breathing techniques are included in the practice and the class finishes with a guided deep relaxation. Bring your own yoga mat.

Contact: Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400 Location

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 9/01/2016

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 16/01/2016

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 23/01/2016

Craigmuir Lake, Mooroopna 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 30/01/2016

Victoria Park Lake – Northern Foreshore 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 6/02/2016

Victoria Park Lake – Northern Foreshore 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 13/02/2016

Victoria Park Lake – Northern Foreshore 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 20/02/2016

Victoria Park Lake – Northern Foreshore 8.00am – 9.00am Saturday 27/02/2016

FUN RUNS, WALKS, RIDES AND OTHER

PROUD PRODUCERS OF

CONTINENTAL CUP A SOUP

CONTINENTAL PASTA AND SAUCE

LIPTON ICE TEA

PROUD SPONSOR OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK