Bunjil Place Exhibition
Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise
Cardoso’s exhibition aims to highlight the natural beauty and wonder of the Australian Maratus spider in Spiders of Paradise.
The exhibition is free to attend and will be available until 22 February at Bunjil Place.
Spider Appreciation Day
Inspired by Bunjil Place’s latest exhibition, Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise, families are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with spider-themed activities.
– Sunday 11 January 12pm – 6pm at Bunjil Place
Spiders of Old Cheese Factory
Workshop that uncovers surprising facts about the eight-legged residents who call the Old Cheese Factory home. Kids will enjoy a creative spider-themed craft and a close-up look at real (but safely contained!) spiders. Suitable for ages 4-6.
– Thursday 15 Jan 10.30am-11.30am at Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road Berwick; free event. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/spiders-of-the-old-cheese-factory
Pet Patrol with RSPCA
A fun free session, presented by RSPCA Victoria to teach children about animal care and welfare. Suitable for primary aged children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
– Tuesday 20 January 10.30am-11.30am at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West; free event. Bookings: trybooking.com/DFKXN
Lakeside Paddle Boats
Paddle Boats and Aqua Bikes daily. Ages 3-12 must ride with an adult (16-plus).
– Daily until 31 January 10am-4pm; $30 for 15 minutes, $50 for 30 minutes (per paddleboat 1-2 capacity) at Wilson Botanic Park lake, Berwick. Bookings recommended: trybooking.com/DHFGU
Weekly badminton
Adults welcome (Mondays 7pm-9pm) and ladies and retired (Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm).
– Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
Meditation and positive thinking
Learn how to make your mind your best friend through open-eyed meditation. Led by Bhavani Padmanabhan, these free sessions are open to all. Presented by Bakhtar Community Organisation and The Brahma Kumaris Organisation.
– Saturdays 2pm at 23-47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Registrations: 9703 2555 or 0403 551 596.
DnD at Orana
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.
– Second Saturday of each month, 1pm-9pm at Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North. Details: Jonathan Whelan, thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com
Chair dancing
Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair? Includes fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music
– Wednesdays 10.45am-11.30am on Wednesdays at Timbarra Community Centre; $8 per session. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
Craft classes
Join Berwick Activities Group’s Elizabeth to discover the world of papercraft and have a chat with like-minded people.
– Tuesdays 10am-noon at Timbarra Community Centre; $5 per class, all materials supplied. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
BADFolk Club
Berwick and District Folk Club meets on the third Friday of each month.
– Doors open at 6.30pm, with the music running from 7pm to 10pm with entry $15. Details: badfolkclub.org or Edward, 0418 535 264.
Berwick Springs VIEW Club
Affiliated with The Smith Family, the not-for-profit organisation raises funds for 10 Learning for Life students to assist with education expenses. Monthly lunches with a guest speaker, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.
– First Monday of each month, 11.15am at Berwick Springs Hotel function room. Details: Shirley, 0438 191 759 or berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com
Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren
The club welcomes men and women for bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.
– Details: Heather, hsims14@gmail.com
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club
Weekly social activities with dancing, trips away via coach, a weekly morning coffee club, monthly Saturday country pub lunches, monthly Tuesday dine-outs, a weekly walking group, a weekly table tennis group, seasonal daytime musical theatre outings, entertainment function days and more.
– Thursdays 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or Wednesdays 10am for coffee and chats at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate. Details: Gloria, 0468 363 616.
Men’s Shed Junction Village Inc.
Retired men are most welcome to visit the Shed and have a chat/cuppa to check out our fully equipped Shed (lots of “toys” to play with!) and see what we do for the community. They do not need any woodwork experience as Shed members are happy to pass on their experience in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.
– Mondays 9am-11.30am and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2.30pm at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village. Details: Garry, 0408 141 734.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
We meet weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls. Weekly activity times – Line Dancing
– Mondays 10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tuesdays 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thursdays 11am-2pm at 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Details: Marilyn, 0432 107 590 or facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre
A friendly seniors Club offering many activities, including dancing, garden group, indoor carpet bowls, table tennis, gentle exercises and friendly card games.
– Main club day on Wednesdays, 9.30am-3pm at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Details: 9783 7112, 0426 736 467, or narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com
Blind Bight Community Centre
Craft gift making for adults, Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm; $3 per class. Playgroup, Wednesdays 10.30am-noon; $5 per family. Knit and crochet, Wednesdays 12pm-2pm. Line dancing, Wednesdays 1pm-2pm; $10 per class.
– 42 Anchorage Dr, Blind Bight. Bookings: blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au
Scrabble in Berwick
Fridays 9.30am-12.00pm at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick. Details: David, 0433 566 456.
U3A Casey – Activities for Seniors
With over 580 members and 75 different classes, U3A Casey offers you a wide range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Music, Book Clubs, Social Clubs, Low-Impact Sports, Fitness, Cooking … and many more.
You can attend up to three classes for free to see if you like the classes before registering to join U3A Casey. Membership from January to December is $60, or from July to December is $30, which allows you to choose to join any of our classes (subject to available vacancies).
Details: u3acasey.org.au, 0493 280 458 or caseyu3a@gmail.com
