Friday 9.30am-10.30am @ Strathmore Heights Community Centre Friday 11.30am-12.30pm @ Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre Yoga Friday 9.15am-10.15am @ Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre Friday 10.30am-11.30am @ Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre Strength Training Monday 10am-11am @ Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre Monday 10.30am – 11.30am @ Niddrie Hub Monday 6.00pm – 7.00pm @ Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre Wednesday 9am – 10am @ Niddrie Hub Wednesday 10.30am – 11.30am @ Niddrie Hub Thursday 9.30am – 10.30am @ Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre Thursday 10am – 11am @ Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre Pilates Tuesday 10am – 11am @ MILDCC Body Balance Thursday 6pm – 7pm @ Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre Chair Exercise Tuesday 10am-11am @ Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre Zumba Gold Tuesday 9.30am – 10.30am @ Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre Friday 10.45am-11.45am @ Strathmore Heights Community Centre For more information or to register for classes, please call 9243 8806 or visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/HAEP Essendon Daytime (Computer) Group Provides assistance with computer skills in Word, photography, multimedia and maintenance. When: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month from 9am-12noon Where: Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights Contact: John on 9317 7114 or 0408 996 589 U3A Moonee Valley Voluntary, not for profit organisation that provides low cost learning and leisure activities for our members who are over 50 years of age and are semi retired or retired. When: Between 9am-4pm week days (based on the four term school system) Where: Centres throughout the municipality Contact: 9337 7779 or website: Cake Decorators’ Association of Victoria Workshops and meetings for members or interested people with basic skills. When: 10am-3pm on the third Sunday of every second month Where: Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights Contact: Sue on 0425 757 351 Knit 8835. Computer Training Moonee Valley Libraries offer a range of computer classes. Whether you are an absolute beginner or
Y Art Oil painting classes with a qualified tutor. When: Wednesday 1pm-3pm Where: Niddrie Hub, Matthews Avenue, Niddrie Contact: Sonia on 9375 4921 Melbourne Amiga User Group how to use computers from experts. When: First Thursday of the month from Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre, Moonee Ponds Contact: Michael on 0403 072 055 or email Essendon Scrabble Group Scrabble games; all levels welcome. (No equipment needed) When: Tuesday 7.15pm – 10.15pm Where: Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Kellaway Ave, Moonee Ponds Contact: Cynthia on 9311 2266 or email cync1942@y7mail.com looking to improve your skills, you are sure to find something that suits your needs. Contact: You can book at any Moonee Valley branch. Essendon Essential Sewing Group Discover a renewed love of sewing with other like minded people in a friendly environment. We encourage people of all nationalities and ages to come and join us. Varied projects from tops, embroidery, embellishing, craft items etc. When: Last Saturday of each month Where: Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights Contact: Catherine on 0412 299 547 or Christine on 0414 404 401 Vic’s Flick’s - Monthly classic movie screenings Council, in partnership with Vic’s Flicks, runs free monthly classic movie screenings for residents who are aged and/or have a disability, as well as their carers. Transport and community meals are available upon request for a fee. Two weeks’ notice is required. Upcoming movies: Thursday 19 February – Three Coins in the Fountain Thursday 19 March - The Jolson Story Thursday 23 April - Mrs Miniver Thursday 21 May - Boys Town Thursday 18 June – South Pacific When: Film starts at 1.30pm Burley Griffin Community Centre, Park Drive, East Keilor
When: Monday and Wednesday 11.30am – Where: Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights Contact: Frank Ph. 9337 5562 Social group; bingo, cards, billiards, dinners and outings When: Monday 1.00pm – 4.00pm and Friday 12.30pm - midnight Where: Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, 101 Union Rd, Ascot Vale Contact: Rosa on 9370 0891 Anxiety Recovery Centre Self Help Support Group Monthly group for people with anxiety disorders and their families. When: The Wednesday of the month Where: Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Raspal on 9830 0566 or visit their website: Valley Carers Self help support group for parents/carers of people with a disability. When: Thursday of the month from Where: Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre, Moonee Ponds Contact: Ruth on 9370 3569 or on 0410 307 653. Essendon & District Diabetes Support Group The group provides an opportunity for residents living with diabetes to meet others and share their experiences; also includes guest speakers. When: Every second month on Saturday at 1.30pm Where: Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre; 69 -79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights. Contact: Margaret on 9337 5303 or Romana on 9336 4157. Neighbourhood Watch – Niddrie North Social and public awareness group; promoting home and personal security. All welcome. When: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm Where: Niddrie Hub, Matthews Avenue, Niddrie Contact: John on 9379 3067 Brainlink Programs and activities for people with an acquired brain injury, their carers and families. Contact: Greg on 0427 221 850 Friends for Life Over 55’s singles, widowers, widows, anyone on their own. When: fortnightly on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm Where: Niddrie Hub, Matthews Avenue, Niddrie Al-Anon Family Groups Support for families of problem drinkers “Is your home unhappy because someone drinks too much? Don’t know where to turn? Al-Anon Family Groups can help! When: Local meeting; Monday and Thursday 10:30am – 12 noon (lower meeting room) No appointment necessary. All welcome! Where: Moonee Ponds Baptist Church, Corner Laura St and Eglinston St. Moonee Ponds.