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Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart St Luke’s Arts Festival

ST Luke’s Arts Festival – View from the Edge –that has been held during Mental Health Week will no longer be held. The members of the committee have appreciated the encouragement and support received during the years, the Festival was held. Thank you sincerely for your interest, cooperation and friendship.

Go Girls Foundation

THE Big Night Out charity event Dinner with Dave scheduled for Saturday, February 12 at the Meeniyan Town Hall has been postponed.

Moe View Club

MOE View Club members are reminded that a picnic has been planned at the Immigration Walk in Morwell on Wednesday, January 12 at 12 noon. Bring your own picnic and chair and meet in the park if the weather is suitable. The first General Meeting for the year will be held on Wednesday, February 2 at 10.30am. This meeting is our AGM and Annual Subscriptions will be due. Our members are asked to present their vaccination details on entry to the venue. The date of the next Committee Meeting will be changed due to it falling on Australia Day. The new date will be announced at a later date. New members are welcome and should contact secretary Dawn Cowley 0403 611 730.

Latrobe Chorale

THE Latrobe Chorale will resume rehearsals in Morwell on Tuesday evenings, commencing on January 25. Rehearsals will be in preparation for the upcoming Faure Requiem concert which is scheduled to be performed on March 25 and 26. New singers are welcome, come and try it out. Please contact the secretary at info@latrobe chorale.org for further information.

Latrobe Valley University of the Third Age welcomes new members

ARE you actively retired? Do you want to continue to challenge your mind and body? LVU3A offers a range of classes and activities which may interest you. Check out the webpage at www.lvu3a.org.au for more information or you may prefer to call into the office at Airlie Bank Homestead, 33 The Boulevard in Morwell, between 10am and 1pm on Wednesday, January 19, when enrolments will be open. Further details can be obtained from the secretary on 0427 331 072.

Moe/Newborough

Keenagers Table Tennis

MOE/NEWBOROUGH Keenager Table Tennis Club are seeking to attract new players interested in playing table tennis. Keenagers play at Latrobe Leisure Centre, Old Sale Road, Newborough. Sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Sessional fees are $3 and insurance is $10 annually. Keenagers is set up to promote recreational table tennis for older residents and retirees in the Moe/ Newborough area, having benefits deriving from this activity a friendly social setting. Be a part of it: The Moe/Newborough Keenagers Table Tennis Club are seeking to attract new players to take up the sport. photograph supplied

It is a social stress free environment with no pennant competition structure with the emphasis on informal social games. Playing table tennis provides a healthy lifestyle through coordination, balance, flexibility and the ability to exercise the mind. It is also a good opportunity to “get out” and meet new people of similar ages and interests. For more information please contact president mobile 0429 792 023, secretary mobile 0417 302 428, treasurer mobile 0400 587 270.

Coal Valley Male Chorus

THE Coal Valley Male Chorus has resumed. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 5pm to 7pm at Morwell East Senior Citizens Centre, Vary Street. Come and have a go!

Ballroom Dance Lessons

LATROBE Valley Dance Promotions Inc Ballroom Dance Lessons are looking forward to starting back on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 7pm to 10pm. This date may change depending on COVID restrictions at the time. COVID rules will apply. All patrons must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination will need to be shown. COVID Marshall will be in attendance. QR scan check-in will be required, or manual sign in must be used. Please arrive a little bit earlier to allow for the check-in process. The lessons take place at the Girl Guide Hall, Margaret Street, Morwell. Cost: $5. Contact: Norm 0428 543 737 or Lynda 0428 489 041.

Orana Seniors Club

THE Orana Seniors Club is located at the top of Stamford Street, Newborough or can be found via Ollerton Avenue. We are a group of seniors who enjoy getting together for various activities. On the first Thursday of each month we have a general lunch meeting usually followed by a Guest Speaker. The menu is decided upon by the members and is different from month to month. On Tuesday around 1pm, we play 500 and Rummy Kub. Thursday mornings (but not on meeting days) our craft group meet from 10am until noon. Bring along what you are making or just come for company and a cuppa. We have a full-sized billiards table calling out for use and we have indoor bowls mats for members as well. Our annual fee is $5. On the first Saturday afternoon of the month we meet for lunch and trivia, a movie or board games and cards. New members will be made very welcome, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information, you can contact secretary

Picture perfect: Neil Starkey sent in these lovely photos of a sunrise from his home at Traralgon East on January 2. photographs neil starkey

Moe Art Society

MOE Art Society will resume their weekly meetings on January 13 at Heritage Park from 9am until 2pm. Members can look forward to a happy and healthy New Year 2022. A display of members work will be held on a regular basis at the Moe Library. The paintings will change monthly and provide interest to the public until the Art Show in October 2022. New members are welcome and any enquiries should be directed to secretary Karen Rosato on 0400 278 565 or president Beryl Galloway 0407 271 686.

Dancing again at the

Newborough Public Hall

THE Moe Social Dance Club has recommenced the Monday night dances at the Newborough Public Hall in Balfour St, Newborough, from 8pm. Music will be supplied by Charlie’s CD’s. Due to council requirements the QR scan checkin, or manual sign-in must be used. All patrons must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination will need to be shown before entry. It would be appreciated if patrons could come a little early to allow for check-in time. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the dance. Further enquiries may be made to the secretary on 0448 906 657.

Morwell Combined Pensioners

MORWELL Combined Pensioners will be holding our Australia Day celebrations on Monday, January 24. All financial members are welcome to attend but you must be double vaccinated. Sausage sizzle and sweets for lunch and afternoon tea is included. The cost to attend will be $5 each. Lunch is from 12.30pm onwards. Raffles as usual. If you are interested in becoming a member of our group or further information please contact president on 0414962615.

Listening Post Drop-In Centre

THE Listening Post Drop in Centre at 7 Anzac Street Moe (opposite Woolworths) has resumed its 10am–12 noon service on Fridays. It is a quiet accessible place for people to drop in for a cuppa and/or a confidential chat. This is a free service from the Moe-Newborough Anglican Church in partnership with Anglicare. For more information contact Alice 0418 175 042 or Jan 0475 067 145.

Neighbourhood Watch Latrobe

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Latrobe is a group of volunteers that work on many different levels within the community to ensure a safe and secure environment to all people in the Latrobe Valley region. They always welcome new volunteers to assist with events such as sausage sizzles, secure number plate days and other events. Check out their Facebook page for more information or you can email nhwlc@speedweb. com.au.

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