What’s on at the Mornington Community House
Published on 29 April 2022
Join us throughout May and June for a range of programs and events at the Mornington Community House.
For more information or to book visit: morningtoncommunityhouse.com.au
CONNECT
Pins N Needles
11am, Wednesdays
Cost: Free
Meet and chat with other people while knitting or crocheting for Knit One Give One (KOGO) and other charity groups. Wool and patterns are provided.
Chatty Café
11am – 12pm, Tuesdays
Cost: Free
Have a cuppa, connect and make new friends at Chatty Café.
Living Happy
Mental Health - Peer Support Group
1 – 3pm, Tuesdays
Cost: Free
Living with a mental illness doesn't have to be a lonely journey. We are a supportive group sharing our journeys and experiences.
Carers Support
10am – 12pm, second Thursday of the month
Cost: $3 per session
A safe space to discuss, connect and share experiences as a carer.
Scleroderma Peer Support
10.30am – 12pm, last Saturday of the month
Cost: Free
Providing a vital link for individuals and carers. It is a safe group ensuring a renewed sense of self-respect, understanding and belonging.
One Billion Stars Project
10am, Tuesdays
Cost: Free
Meet, connect and weave some stars to support a wonderful global project and help start conversations to raise awareness to end violence.
Walk and Talk
9.30am, Thursdays
Cost: Free
Come walking with a social group around our beautiful local areas then return back to Mornington Community House for a cuppa and a chat.
Well Wishes Talk
9am, Saturdays from 7 May
Cost: Free
Step into your weekend with a walk!
Join the Mornington Well Wishers to meet likeminded people in the community. Get some Vitamin D, feel fresh and share your story in a positive environment.
Well Wishes Talk
7.30pm, 3rd Monday of the month from 16 May
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
Are you interested in improving your wellbeing, mindset and engaging in uplifting conversation? Join Mornington Well Wishers to learn more about health and wellbeing. Starting with the topic "Spreading happiness" we will engage in meaningful discussions and learn more through sharing ideas and personal experiences.
LEARN
Learn French
Tuesdays 3.30 – 5.30pm
Cost: $100 for seven classes
Booking essential
Bonjour! Have you always wanted to speak French? Then come along for a “un café, un thé, ou un chocolat chaud“ (a coffee, tea or hot chocolate). You will also learn to converse in basic French and an overview of the French grammar and vocabulary.
Literacy Support
Tuesdays
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
We offer student-led sessions to increase your literacy and numeracy skills and confidence. One-on-one tutoring, with fun and interactive ways of learning.
All Knotted Up – Macramé
Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm
Come along with your Macramé and other craft projects, sharing your passion and skills with others.
Macramé bag & bottle holder Intermediate
1.30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays
11 May – 1 June (four sessions)
Cost: $40 - Bookings essential
Are you looking for your next macramé piece challenge? Create a boho bag and bottle holder that you can use and compliment any outfit.
Macramé potholder Beginners
7 – 8.30pm, Monday 6 June
Cost $10 Bookings essential
Create a Macramé masterpiece to take pride of place in your home.
Succulent planter pot
1.30 – 3pm, Wednesday 15 June
$10 includes plants and potting mix
Bookings essential
Succulents are great plants to have indoors or outdoors. In this workshop, you will learn some plant basics, e.g. Selection, propagation, care and maintenance, and you will have fun creating a succulent garden to take home
Option to purchase a container on the day $15 or BYO container
BYO small spade and garden gloves
Sewing - Denim - Pouches. purses and pockets!
10am – 12pm, Thursdays 26 May – 16 June
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
Second-hand clothes have a big positive social and environmental impact. So let's reinvent your old pair of jeans, skirt or jacket into a fabulous purse, pouch or pocket - handy for keeping all sorts of things safe. Come and join in our 4-week course and repurpose your old denim and gain some sewing skills. All levels welcome. BYO sewing machine, denim, sewing notions and braid, ribbons, laces to decorate your new creation!
Beading
12 – 3pm, second Tuesday of the month
Cost: $8 per session
Bookings essential
Create your own unique jewellery using a variety of beads and patterns.
Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters
7.30 – 9.30pm, second and fourth Thursdays
Cost: visit morningtoncommunityhouse.com.au to contact Toastmaster to find out about memberships
Bookings essential
Take the first step to build a better you. Expand your network, improve your leadership skills and build confidence.
Tea and Trivia
12.30 – 1.30pm, Tuesdays
Cost: Free
Come along for a cuppa and some trivia. An hour of testing you brains and having fun, with letters and numbers, board games and of course trivia. Just for fun!
WHAT'S ON
Yoga Chair
9.15am, Wednesdays
Cost: $90 for nine sessions or
$12 casual
Bookings essential
A gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting, great for all levels of fitness.
Yoga Gentle Mindfulness
5pm, Mondays
Cost: $80 for eight sessions or $12 casual
Bookings essential
A combination of Hatha and Yin yoga. Help improve balance and flexibility while creating a sense of calm.
Pilates Sculpt and Burn
6pm, Mondays ($80 for eight sessions or $12 casual)
6pm, Thursdays ($90 for nine sessions or $12 casual)
Bookings essential
Low-impact exercises to help improve posture and flexibility.
Prenatal Yoga
9.30am, Thursdays
Cost: $20 - $25 per class
Bookings essential
A nurturing, pregnancy specific yoga class that gets you moving, explores your strengths and creates space to connect with your self and baby.
New Book Club – expressions of interest now open
11am, first Monday of the month
Bookings essential
Get together and have an enjoyable and meaningful discussion around books.
Meditation
7 – 8pm, Tuesdays
(starting 3 May 2022)
Cost: Free
Find inner peace, learn to switch off the brain and enjoy life to the full. Sahaja Meditation classes are ongoing and always free. Please come along and tell your family and friends.
CONTRIBUTE
Roving Refills
11.30am – 1.30pm,
11 May and 15 June
Roving Refills provides mobile refills of eco-friendly personal care products and detergents.
BYO empty containers.
Community Playgroup
Term 2: 9.30 – 11am, Tuesdays
Cost: $10 a term
Bookings essential
For young children ages 0 – 5 to learn, socialise and develop along with other local families in our lovely playgroup space.
Safe Seats Safe Kids
10am – 2pm
Fourth Thursday of the month
Free
Booking essential, by visiting: safeseatssafekids.com.au
Local parents and carers are invited to book in for a free-child free car restraint fitting and safety check.