Lap up the fun at Croydon Memorial Pool With summer not too far away, there’s no better place to cool off than at Croydon Memorial Pool, with its pool season opening from November through to April. Croydon Memorial Pool is Maroondah’s iconic outdoor heated pool and is a favourite summer playground for swimmers of all ages. It offers plenty of space - and shade - to lap it up or just make a splash. The centre’s popular outdoor swimming pools, including a 50-metre lap pool and 20-metre learner’s pool, are heated to a warm 26 degrees - a great option for early morning lap swimming. There’s also a shaded pool for toddlers. Best of all, you don’t need to be a member to enjoy all that Croydon Memorial Pool has to offer, with casual entry fees giving you the flexibility to choose. Due to restrictions, there may be limits on the number of people who can use the facility at any one time. So, you might
Croydon Memorial Pool is a seasonal pool open from November through to April.
need to pre-book a lap swim session by downloading the Maroondah Leisure app at www.maroondahleisure.com.au To prepare for your swim, please ensure you have the Services Victoria App on your phone and are ready to use the QR code to check in at the entrance.
For updates on the current facility restrictions, as well as information on casual swim session rates or to purchase a season pass, visit www.maroondahleisure.com.au or phone 9294 5630.
Send a message of kindness As part of our Be Kind Maroondah initiative and Mental Health Month we have released a series of four postcards to help spread messages of kindness. The postcards, featuring work from local artists, have space for you to write your own message and drop it off to friends,
family, neighbours and local businesses to brighten their day. The postcards will be distributed through Council’s services. For more information visit Council’s website. #BekindMaroondah
Dates for your diary
My Money - Planning for your future Wednesday 27 October 7.30pm to 8.30pm Online event This is a free online session for women. You will learn more about legal options to make independent and informed decisions about the future of your health, home, assets and ensure your wishes are respected. Topics include: rights of older people; elder abuse; Powers of Attorney, guardianship and administration orders; wills; family agreements and succession planning mediation.
For more information about these, and other events, please visit Council’s website.
Recycle Right in Maroondah Tuesday 9 November 10.30am to 11.30am Online event Celebrate National Recycling Week and learn about what you can do to reduce your waste at home. Join the online session and learn what can go in your bins, what happens to all your waste after it is picked up from the kerb and why we can’t recycle everything at home.
Pet Portraits with Emily - Pawsome! Saturday 4 December 10am to 1pm Wyreena Community Arts Centre Croydon Capture your furry friend’s face in a pet portrait. Just print out a few photos of your pet and leave with a beautiful art piece and the techniques needed to create more. Cost: $70 (includes all materials).
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