Groups, Activities and Classes Term 1: 7 Oct- 22 Dec -

Mondays

Philosophy Club

1st Mon of the month 5.30-7pm (Recommencing from 3rd Feb)
Guest speakers covering a range of philosophical topics, followed by a group discussion. Gold coin donation. Contact Tegan 0401580920 bendigophilosophicalsociety@gmail.com

Tuesdays

Harambee Homework Club

3.30 -5.15pm
Homework club for primary and secondary students from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Contact: Linto
linto@regionalcolour.org.au
040 139 7129

Old Church Wardrobe

10am-1pm
Pre-loved clothes shop, women’s fashion. Find beautiful, quality, affordable pieces. Contact Jess: jess@collective.org.au 0499795321.

Old Church Pantry

10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

Village Lunch

12.30-1.30pm
Share lunch with your neighbours, cooked by your neighbours. Free lunch, donations towards the meal gratefully accepted. Contact Colleen: 0409441347

Yoga with Nicole

6-7pm
All abilities, BYO mat
$20 casual, discount for full term
Contact Nicole: 0411 051 184

Wednesdays

Old Church Playgroup

9.30-11.30am.
For parents, carers and children aged 0-5. Gentle activities and play time for babies and children. Gold coin donation. BYO snacks and drink bottle. Contact: Caitlin 0418 247 854

Craft Group

12.30-3pm
Bring a craft project or your mending, or come along if you’d like to learn to knit or crochet! Gold coin donation. Contact: Marg 0408829535.

Bendigo Ukulele Group- Eclectic Ukelectic

6-7.30pm
For Advanced beginners, intermediates through to awesome! A bit more interesting than a strum group, our orchestrations need varying skill levels.
$20/session or cheaper for the whole term. Contact: Pete petegav@gmail.com 0409551980

Thursdays

Multicultural Caring Circle

Thursdays 10-12pm
A time for carers from migrant and refugee backgrounds to connect, make new friends and do a range of activities such as art, craft and gardening. No cost. Contact Rose: 0458 290 402 / rose@collective.org.au

Kinship Carer Catch-up

10-11.45 am once a month
For both formal and informal kinship carers, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and others caring for kids. An opportunity to connect and share. Run by Anglicare. Contact Giselle 0418 699 320 Giselle.Lawler@anglicarevic.org.au

Indoor Carpet Bowls

1.30–3.30pm
Gentle indoor exercise and good company, no experience needed. Gold coin donation. Contact Anne 0411127925 villiers.anne.j@gmail.com.

Fencing

6-8pm
Come along and try the exciting Olympic sport of saber fencing. It’s a game of whit, speed and tactics. Students $120 per term
$180 for adults. Contact Greg 0422899684 info@egprod.com.au.

MacCapella Singers

6.30-8pm
MaCapella is a relaxed group where mums and women get together to sing. Children are welcome, the repertoire is modern and fun! First session free. After that pay per term or fortnight. Contact: Tara 0418 718 471 info@macapella.com.

Creatives on the Hill

7.15-9pm
Welcoming craft group with access to sewing machines and overlockers. Gold coin donation.
Contact: Penny pkgriffin@gmail.com 0421313820

Fridays

Bendigo Patchwork Group

10am – 3 pm
A friendly group that meets to sit and stich. BYO sewing project & equipment such as patch work, embroidery, applique (note this is not a class).BYP lunch/snacks. Cost:$5 per visit (cash only) to cover the use of the space.
Contact Rose
rose@collective.org.au 0458 290 402

Old Church Wardrobe

10am-1pm
Pre-loved clothes shop, women’s fashion. Find beautiful, quality, affordable pieces. Contact Jess: jess@collective.org.au 0499795321.

Old Church Pantry

10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

The Living Room

10am-12pm
Come have a coffee and some morning tea with you neighbours! Donations towards coffees welcomed. Bring a friend or make a new one. Contact: Rose
0458 290 402
rose@collective.org.au

Stretch and balance

9.45–10.30am
Gentle standing exercise and slow movement routines for strength, balance and wellbeing. All ages and abilities No cost. Contact Jane: 0408463766.

Sharing Table

10.30am-11.30am
Free fruit, vegetables and pantry staples. Give what you don’t need or come and pick up some extra groceries for the week. Contact: Linto linto@collective.org.au 0401397129.

Mother Tongue Storytime

10.45-11.30am
Come listen to stories, rhymes and songs in different languages. No cost. Contact Po Tu Tu 0447326009 or Kate 0402383058. kate@mothertonguestories.org

CWA Catch Up

3rd Fri of the month 1-3pm: 16 Feb, 15 Mar
Meet other women and get involved in different events and activities. Contact Pam 0417354363

Jazz Club

1st Fri of the month 7-9pm
Players and listeners welcome. Tunes to be worked on in advance and emailed/posted on Facebook, but you’re also welcome to just turn up! Bar will be open. Gold coin donation. Contact: Cristina cmfinch@19@gmail.com.

Saturdays

Old Church Mending Circle

First Saturday of the Month 10.30am – 12.30pm
Bring your sewing project or mending, have a cuppa and talk all things textiles, techniques and tools. We’re a diverse group, all are welcome. Gold coin donation.
Contact: Claire 0423 244 524

Yoga with Nicole

9am-10am
All abilities, BYO mat
$20 casual, discount for full term
Contact Nicole: 0411 051 184

Old Church Wardrobe

10am-1pm
Pre-loved clothes shop, women’s fashion. Find beautiful, quality, affordable pieces. Contact Jess: jess@collective.org.au 0499795321.

Old Church Pantry

10am-1pm
Fill your containers with locally sourced pantry staples! Become a member to get a discount! Contact: Tan 0412919488 pantry@collective.org.au go to https://portal.theoldchurch.org.au/pantry

Sundays

Old Church Café

10 am-12.00pm 1st and 3rd Sun of the month. (Recommencing from 16th February)
Bring your friends for barista-made coffee, cake and brunch. To volunteer contact: Rachel 0457 171 096

Old Church Growers’ Market

10 am-12.00 pm 1st and 3rd Sun of the month (Recommencing from 16th February)
Come and buy locally grown, freshly harvested and delicious produce, as well as eggs, milk, honey and olive oil, direct from the grower to you. Supporting backyard and micro farmers in our region.
Contact Jonas: 0499 777 850