COMMUNITY HOUSE

Wow this year has gone by fast, it feels like only yesterday that we were welcoming in 2022.

The Tatura Community House 40th year Reunion was held on Thursday the 17th of November. We had a great turnout with over 70 people attending. Jen Pagon, President of the Committee welcomed everyone followed by Cr Greg James’ Welcome To Country. Guests then enjoyed food and drinks and took a wander through the community house and marvelled at the various displays: Creative posters of our activities and user groups, a timeline over the last 40 years, lists of current and previous staff and committee members and lots more. Jenny Stammers, Secretary of our Committee, took over the role for MC for the night and gave a brief description of who is involved in running our community house, then Tom and Nadine as co-managers gave a quick overview of what makes Tatura Community so special: Our wonderful community, its organisations, and individuals. They invited everyone to join our activities and maybe try out volunteering. Tarja, our childcare coordinator, took us on a quick historical journey of the Cubby and how it has progressed over the years from being open a few hours per week to 4 days per week. Our photographer Jacob Dedman took photos of current and previous managers, committee members, staff, childcare staff and tutors. The formal part of the evening was concluded by the cutting of the cake.

Tatura Uniting Church

“Olive & Vine”

115 Hogan Street, Tatura

Minister: Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 Service 9.30am every Sunday.

4 Dec Rev B Spencer, Communion zoom Rushworth

11 Dec Joan McRae Tatura

18 Dec Gereldine Leonard,

Zoom from Murchison

Bramley and Rosa Hobby did the honours and we enjoyed sweets and fruit platters. The raffle prizes went to Iris Oakes and Trevor Downie – congratulations! The evening was a huge success, and we’d love to thank:

• Our 40th year anniversary committee Mignon Campbell, Di Downie, Trish Niglia, Bev Roberts – you’ve spent hours preparing for this special event and it turned out wonderful. Well done!

• Our committee members, Jenny Stammers for MCing, the staff and volunteers of the community house – we appreciate your hard work and dedication.

• Jacob Dedman for being our talented house photographer and Cheryl Dedman for being the best raffle seller ever.

• Everyone who contributed to this event by making a display, making food, setting up the house, tidying up, working together to create a successful evening. THANK YOU!

• A special thanks to Cr Greg James who did the Welcome To Country on short notice. Our displays will be up until the end of the year. Come on in and have a look around –there is lots to discover.

WHAT’S ON

When: Thursday 8th December 6pm Cost: FREE!

PCC Exercises all new on Mondays – Come and join exercise classes on Monday morning, facilitated by Primary Care Connect. At 9:30am, we have Individual Program Training which is suitable for any age and fitness level with programs specifically tailored to you. We continue with Circuit Training, starting at 10:30am. It is suitable for any age and improves strength, general fitness, movement & mobility.

Youth Games Club – Take a break from video games and have some fun with non-digital games like Uno, Spot It!, Trivial Pursuit, Yahtzee and whichever games you like to bring along! Kids and teens ages 8 to 18 are welcome for some after school fun. Mondays during school term from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come along and give it a try!

Origami – A great way to unwind and practise mindfulness in this ancient paper-folding art. Come along Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00pm at the library.

Phyll

Tatura Community House 2022 Christmas Party - Come along and join us in celebrating the festive season. BBQ and entertainment provided, BYO drinks and any food you wish to contribute.

Justice of the Peace – Do you need some documents witnessed? We have a JP on site to certify and sign your documents. The JP will be available every Monday 10:00am-12:00pm. Please check out our website www.tatcom.vic. edu.au for our complete term program.

Sacred Heart Church Tatura

Minister: Rev Fr John Paul Pasala

Worship Services:

Weekends

Saturday 6pm (1st & 3rd of the month)

Sunday 10.30am

All Saints Tatura

Anglican Church

Minister: Rev. Simba Musvamhiri Family Worship Service

Weekdays

Wednesday 9.15am

Friday 9.15am

Reconciliation:

24 Dec 7.30pm Christmas Carol Service

Rev B Spencer

Zoom from Murchison

25 Dec 9.30am Christmas Day Service

Rev B Spencer, Tatura

1 Jan Rev B Spencer, Communion

Zoom from Rushworth

8 Jan Rev B Spencer

Zoom from Murchison

15 Jan Gereldine Leonard

Zoom from Colbinabbin

22 Jan Heather Woodman (TBC)

Communion

Tatura

29 Jan Rev B Spencer

Rushworth Cluster Service

See Waranga Uniting Churches Web site for Zoom links

Including Little Saints Children’s Program Sundays at 9.30am Contact 0497 597 127 www.allsaintstatura.org.au

Tatura Presbyterian Church

Minister: Kalpan Vasa Worship Services

Tatura 10:30 am

Rushworth 9:00 am. Weekly Bible study and Fellowship Groups Contact 0477 241 042

Generations Church Tatura

Senior Pastor: Ps Jeremy Burr 10am Service 03 58243240

295 Dhurringile Rd www.generations.org.au

1st Saturday of the month at 11.30am

Contact:

Ph. 5824 1049

Email: Tatura@cdos.org.au www.sacredheartparishtatura.com.au

Christmas Mass Timetable Advent Reconciliation

Wednesday 14 December 5.30pm

Followed by a Parish BBQ

Christmas Eve

Saturday 24 December

Carols 5.30pm Mass 6.00pm

Christmas Morning

Sunday 25 December Mass 9.30am