BARBECUE TIME
WHAT: Kingston Fire Brigade’s 10th annual barbecue and community get-together. Live band and more.
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WHEN: 4pm, Sunday, October 29.
WHERE: Kingston Fire Brigade.
DAY OF THE DEAD
WHAT: Honouring life and death. A simple ceremony of gentle words, quiet reflection and inspiring sound. Non-denominational.
WHEN: 2-4pm, Sunday, November 12.
WHERE: Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, northern end, near Froomes Road.
INQUIRIES: Nic Aunger, 0402 195 514
STALLS APLENTY
WHAT: Mini mart/coffee party. Stalls include Christmas cards, jewellery, scarves and gift ideas. Entry: $8.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 31 at 10am.
WHERE: St. Andrew’s Uniting Church,130 Ballarat Road, Creswick.
INQUIRIES: Beth 5345 2432 or Joan 5345 2806.
MINDFULNESS
WHAT: Simply Mindfulness course – relax a worrying or anxious mind, relieve tension, manage stress, improve focus, sleep better and other benefits.
WHEN: Sunday, October 29 to November 19, 4pm.
WHERE: Creswick Neighborhood Centre, 21 Victoria Street, Creswick.
INQUIRIES: Jane 0417 037 320 or 5345 2356.
BUSH PLAYGROUP
WHAT: Nature-based play, songs, stories, morning tea and a leisurely walk through the bush. Babies to pre-school age.
WHEN: Fridays, 9.30-11.30am.
WHERE: Wombat Forest (call for directions).
INQUIRIES: 0428 330 640.
BUSHWALKING
WHAT: Morning walks in Daylesford district. Reasonable level of fitness required. No charge.
WHEN: Fridays, 9am.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Ian, 5348 4283.
CAKE & COMPANY
WHAT: Trentham Life Activities Club morning tea. All welcome.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10-11.30am.
WHERE: Uniting Church Hall, corner Market and Camp streets, Trentham.
INQUIRIES: 5424 1390.
CANCER SUPPORT
WHAT: Hepburn Shire Womens Cancer Support Group
INQUIRIES: 5424 1655.
COMMUNITY ART
WHAT: Explore your creativity in a non-tuition based, friendly space. BYO materials.
WHEN: Thursdays, 2-4.30pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: 5348 3569.
CRESWICK GARDEN
WHAT: A place to meet Norm and other locals and grow your own vegies, herbs, flowers.
WHEN: Every Saturday, 8am.
WHERE: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre's community garden.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356.
FOOD HELP
WHAT: Daylesford Food Assistance Program.
WHEN: Hot breakfast and food parcels, 8am-1pm every Tuesday, 8am-1pm; hot lunch and food parcels, 12-4pm every Thursday.
WHERE: Daylesford RSL, 20 Vincent Street.
INQUIRIES: 0447 186 228.
FRIENDSHIP SHED
WHAT: A space for men to socialise, learn new skills and undertake projects to benefit community.
WHERE: Lake Road, Creswick.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 10am-3pm.
INQUIRIES: Hepburn Health, 5321 6578.
GENTLE MOVEMENT
WHAT: Somatic exercise.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 7-8pm.
INQUIRIES: 5348 3569.
GIRL GUIDES
WHAT: Daylesford Girl Guides.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 6-9 year olds, 5.45-7pm, girls 10+ 6.30-8pm.
WHERE: Guide Hall, Duke Street.
INQUIRIES: 5423 9398.
MEDITATION
WHAT: Weekly guided meditation with Danielle-France.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 10.30am; Saturdays, 9.30am.
WHERE: Massage Healing Centre, 5/11 Howe Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 5348 1099.
PERSONAL GROWTH
WHEN: Tuesday Guided Meditation, 10.30-11.30am; Wednesday Wu Tao Fortnightly 11am-12noon; Restorative Yoga, 6-7.30pm; Thursday Guided Meditation 9-10am; Saturday Guided Meditation 9.30-10.30am.
WHERE: Daylesford Healing Massage, 11 Howe Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 5348 1099.
POLE WALKING
WHAT: Low-impact social exercise program for improved health and wellbeing
WHERE: Creswick and Daylesford.
WHEN: Creswick, Tuesdays 8-9:30am; Daylesford, Wednesday 8-9am; Thursdays, 11–11.45am.
INQUIRIES: Eliz Rhook, Hepburn Health, 5345 9150.
PRAMS ON PARADE
WHAT: Parents and Carers pram walking group.
WHERE: Clunes Neighbourhood House.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10am (weather permitting).
INQUIRIES: Hepburn Health Maternal & Child Health, 5321 6550.
STAYING STRONG
WHAT: Improve balance and agility, increase joint flexibility, and general fitness for health. Wear comfortable clothing. $3.
WHERE: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Mondays, 3-4pm; Wednesdays, 2.30-3.30pm.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356.