TRIVIA TIME
WHAT: Friends of the Avenue trivia night. No bookings required. $10 for adults; under 16 free.
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WHEN: Wednesday, June 6.
WHERE: Farmers Arms Hotel, Creswick.
INQUIRIES: Clare, 0458 835 493.
END OF LIFE FORMS
WHAT: Doing the Dying paperwork. An opportunity to get forms and some help to get started or keep going on essential paperwork for the end of life. Free workshop.
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2-4pm.
WHERE: The Woodshed, Raglan Street (across from the Sunday market).
INQUIRIES: Mary-Faeth, 0428 481 754.
MINDFULNESS
WHAT: Basic short course. Relax a worrying or anxious mind, relieve tension, manage stress, sleep better and improve focus.
WHEN: Sunday, May 13 to June 3, 4pm weekly.
WHERE: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356 or Jane, 0417 037 320.
FASHION PARTY
WHAT: Blumes Fashions and Coffee Party. A great opportunity to purchase your autumn and winter fashions. $10.
WHERE: St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Creswick.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, 10am.
INQUIRIES: Beth 5345 2432 or Margaret 5345 2165.
5000 CLUB LUNCH
WHAT: Volunteers needed. Free, hot three-course meal.
WHEN: Friday, noon to 1.30pm.
WHERE: Stanbridge Hall, Christ Church, Central Springs Road, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 5348 4193.
BUSHWALKING
WHAT: Morning walks in the Daylesford district. Reasonable level of fitness required. U3A membership or gold coin donation.
WHEN: Fridays at 9am.
WHERE: Assemble outside the Bowling Club.
INQUIRIES: Ian, 5348 4283.
BUS TRIPS
WHAT: Op shopping tours and social outings. Cost: $2-$5 depending on destination.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 9.30am-3pm.
WHERE: Departs and returns from Clunes Neighbourhood House, 70 Bailey Street.
INQUIRIES: Bookings essential, 5345 4078.
COFFEE & COMPANY
WHAT: Trentham Life Activity Club invites the community to attend a free morning tea.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10-11.30am.
WHERE: Trentham Uniting Church hall, corner Market Street and Camp Street, Trentham.
CLAYSPACE
WHAT: Adults clay workshop, Tuesdays 1-3pm, kids 4-5pm.
WHAT: Kids clay workshop, Saturdays 10-11am, adults 11am-1pm.
CONTACT: Bookings essential, Kim 0428 726 966.
WHAT: Kids clay workshops Wednesdays, 4-5pm and 5-6pm; adults 6.30-8.30pm.
CONTACT: Bookings essential, Minna 0407 818 609.
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: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
WHAT: Sweet Justice Community Choir.
WHEN: Monday, 3pm during school terms.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Anni, 0418 358 075.
COMMUNITY YOGA
WHAT: Daylesford Community Yoga.
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.20-10.45am. No bookings required.
WHERE: 5 Ninth Street, Hepburn, enter via Church Avenue.
COST: By donation. All proceeds to charity.
INQUIRIES: 5476 4350.
COMMUNITY YOGA
WHAT: Community Yoga. Classes are suited to all levels of experience. Payment by donation and at least 50 per cent of proceeds go to local and international aide projects.
WHEN: Each Wednesday, 9.30-11am (during school terms).
WHERE: Hepburn Springs.
INQUIRIES: Call Chitra for info on 5427 4895.
COUNTRY MARKET
WHAT: Leonards Hill Country Market.
WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9am-2pm.
WHERE: Leonards Hill Hall.
INQUIRIES: 5348 3351.
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 or email info@creswicknc.org.au.
CRESWICK MARKET
WHAT: Local produce, plants, arts, music and kids entertainment.
WHEN: Third Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
WHERE: 19 Victoria Street, Creswick.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
WHAT: Lively group discussions of local & international issues. Facilitated by U3A. All welcome.
WHEN: First Thursday of every month, 10-11.30am.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT
WHAT: A support group for carers of people living with dementia within Hepburn shire.
WHERE: Daylesford.
WHEN: First Tuesday of month, 10.30am-midday.
CONTACT: Gabrielle Kirby, Hepburn Health 5321 6595.
FARMERS MARKET
WHAT: Fresh local produce.
WHEN: Every Sunday, 9am-1pm.
WHERE: The Woodshed, 21A Raglan Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 0490 332 025.
FITNESS FOR SENIORS
WHAT: Improve your fitness, strength and balance with group fitness classes.
WHEN: Monday 8am, Tuesday & Thursday, 8am & 9.15am.
WHERE: Daylesford Table Tennis Association Building, Victoria Park.
INQUIRIES: Beth, 0407 429 820.
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: Shane Richardson, Hepburn Health, 5321 6578.
FOOD HELP
WHAT: Daylesford Food Assistance Program.
WHEN: Tuesdays 8am-1pm, Thursdays 10am-4pm.
WHERE: Daylesford RSL.
INQUIRIES: 0499 057 398.
GENTLE MOVEMENT
WHAT: Somatic exercise.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 7-8pm.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 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: Nerida, 5423 9398.
HEALTHY LEG CLUB
WHAT: Community-based program for leg-related issues treatment and management.
WHERE: 79 Raglan Street, Daylesford.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1-3pm.
INQUIRIES: Patty McKibbin, Hepburn Health, 5321 6570.
KINDER PLAYGROUP
WHAT: Hepburn Kindergarten playgroup.
WHEN: Friday 10am-noon.
WHERE: Hepburn Kindergarten.
INQUIRIES: 5348 3750.
LEARN FRENCH
WHAT: French for Beginners 2-3pm. French Grammar 3.30-4.30pm. French Conversation 4.45-5.45pm.
WHEN: Tuesdays.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
LEARNING SPACE
WHAT: Extra help with homework and school work for year 7-10 students. All welcome. Snacks provided.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 3.30-5.30pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: 5348 3569.
LIFE DRAWING
WHAT: Explore your mark making through experimental and traditional drawing techniques.
WHEN: Sundays, 1pm-3.30pm
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
MEDITATION
WHAT: Personal Growth.
WHEN: Tuesday guided meditation, 10.30-11.30am; Wednesday Wu Tao fortnightly 11-noon; Wednesday, 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.
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.
MEDITATION GROUP
WHAT: Christian Meditation Group.
WHEN: Mondays, 6.30pm.
WHERE: Parish Centre, St Peter’s Catholic Church, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: Yvonne, 5348 3699.
MEN'S SHED
WHAT: Daylesford Men’s Shed.
WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays, 9am-3pm.
WHERE: Victoria Park, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: David, 0429 134 136.
MEN’S SHED
WHAT: Clunes Men’s Shed.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10am-12.30pm.
WHERE: Clunes Community Garden, 18 Alliance Street, Clunes.
INQUIRIES: Vaughan Brown, 0419 430 250.
PASTELS FOR BEGINNERS
WHAT: Explore the use of Pastels and texture on a variety of surfaces.
WHEN: Thursdays, 1-2pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
PERSONAL GROWTH
WHEN: Tuesday Guided Meditation, 10.30-11.30am; Wednesday Wu Tao Fortnightly 11am-noon; Thursday Guided Meditation 9-10am; Saturday Guided Meditation 9.30-10.30am.
WHERE: Daylesford Healing Massage, 11 Howe Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 5348 1099.
PLAYGROUP
WHAT: Fun & friendship for babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers & their parents/caregivers.
WHEN: Wednesdays 10am-12pm during school term.
WHERE: Clunes Community Health Centre.
INQUIRIES: Catherine Rhodes, 0431 908 212.
PLAYGROUP
WHAT: Fun and socialising for littlies and their grown-ups.
WHEN: Thursdays, 9.30-11.30am during school terms.
WHERE: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre's Playscape Garden.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356 or info@creswicknc.org.au.
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.
POETRY GROUP
WHAT: Bring any poems for discussion and/or your own poems for workshopping. Friendly and supportive atmosphere.
WHEN: Mondays 7-9pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Ross Gillett, 0408 440 270.
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.
PROBUS MEETING
WHAT: Daylesford Probus Club.
WHERE: Daylesford Bowling Club, Camp Street.
WHEN: Third Tuesday of month, 10am.
INQUIRIES: Ted Goodwin, 5348 2955.
SOMATIC EXERCISE
WHAT: Move your way out of muscle pain & tension through slow gentle yet powerful exercises & mindfulness techniques.
WHEN: Mondays 10-11am; Tuesdays 7-8pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
SPA QUILTERS
WHAT: Quilting.
WHEN: Thursdays, 11am-5pm.
WHERE: St Peters Church Hall,13 Duke Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: 5348 5591.
SPEAK FRENCH
WHAT: French conversation.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 4.45-5.45pm.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
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.
TABLE TENNIS
WHAT: Like to learn (or brush-up on your) table tennis?
WHEN: Register your interest now.
WHERE: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre's Hall, Victoria Street.
INQUIRIES: 5345 2356 or email info@creswicknc.org.au.
TABLE TENNIS
WHAT: Table Tennis; coaching, social and competition. Beginners welcome.
WHEN: Wednesday, coaching 6.30pm, competition 7.30pm; Friday, social 1-3pm.
WHERE: Vic Park, Ballan Road, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: Peter, 5348 2093 or 0427 482 093.
THE NATURAL WAY TO DRAW
WHAT: Learn to draw naturally from the right side of the brain, in a relaxed & supportive environment. Open to all abilities.
WHEN: Tuesdays 6-8pm.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
WHOLENESS
WHAT: Healings, dream interpretation, spiritual blessings, divine encounters.
WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays, 1-3pm.
WHERE: 10 Vincent Street, Daylesford.
INQUIRIES: Mark, 0448 490 680.
WOOL CRAFTERS
WHAT: Hepburn Wool Crafters. All skill levels.
WHEN: Second and fourth Friday of the month, 10am-3pm.
WHERE: Glenlyon Hall.
INQUIRIES: Isobel, 5348 1077.
WU STYLE TAI CHI
WHAT: Beginners 7.15-8.15pm. Advanced 6-7pm.
WHEN: Mondays.
WHERE: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.
INQUIRIES: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 5348 3569.
YOGA CLASS
WHAT: Open yoga class.
WHEN: Mondays, 11am.
WHERE: Daylesford Massage and Healing, 5/11 Howe Street.
INQUIRIES: Shayna, 0412 123 821.