There are a wide range of groups and activities taking place at Unitingqueenscliff and Kirks Place, both the serious and fun, for personal development or community enrichment. Whether you are into art, yoga, movies or reading, there is something for everyone. Or perhaps you see a need and would like to start something yourself? Sure!
Some groups meet more regularly that others. Please contact Jan for more precise details about when a particular group meets.
A small group meets Fourth Fridays 11am – 1pm at Kirks Place. Everyone is very welcome. Contact Lyn or Jan for more info.
Next up: Friday May 23
Currently reading: Stan Grant’s new book Murriyang
Stan Grant is talking to his country in a new way. In his most poetic and inspiring work yet, he offers a means of moving beyond the binaries and embracing a path to peace and forgiveness, rooted in the Wiradjuri spiritual practice of Yindyamarra – deep silence and respect.
Recent reads and deep-dives:
Sharon Blake – Hagitude: Reimagining the second half of Life
Christopher Hertz – The Enneagram of Belonging.
Julia Baird – Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything
Stephanie Dowrick – Your Name is Not Anxious: A very personal guide to putting anxiety in its place.
Glenn Loughrey – On Being Blackfella’s Young Fella: Is being Aboriginal enough?
Indira Naidoo – The Space Between the Stars: On Love, Loss and the Magical Power of Nature to Heal.
Featuring new-release quality films on dvd. Tea, coffee, refreshments at interval.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, in the Bay Room or the Hall at Unitingqueenscliff.
2pm
Licensed under CVLI.
Everyone is welcome. $5 donation appreciated
This month we’re screening “Rams”
2pm Tuesday April 22
Beginning with a brief service of communion followed by a delicious community lunch.
3rd Friday of the month, Kirks Place at 12noon.
Join our guests from Arcare and other seniors for this special gathering.
Welcoming and inclusive singing group. Informal sessions so attend when you can. Include a warm up with gentle movement, breath exercises, rhythm and vocalisation. Come along and brighten up your Mondays. $5 donation.
At Kirks Place – Mondays during school terms
10.30am-11.45am
followed by coffee, cake, lunch, conversation at Pasquini’s, if you wish.
The UCAF (Uniting Church Adult Fellowship) has been a significant point of friendship and service for many of our older community members over many years. The committed group of women continue to meet and support each other on a monthly basis.
Come along with your own knitting or knit for our fabulous exhibitions.
Second Tuesday & Fourth Thursday of each month)
in the Bay Room, Unitingqueenscliff
1pm – 3pm
Just for Chaps
Coffee (or Chai) and Chat
2nd Monday of the Month
10.00am
Ziggy and Kits
77 Hesse St, Queenscliff
Come along for a cuppa, maybe some cake, and a chat about life with Greg and other Chaps
A dedicated group of gardeners have fun working in the gardens at Kirks Place and Unitingqueenscliff: weeding, pruning, new planting, watering and mulching. Anyone is very welcome to be involved in the maintenance of the gardens. Generally once or twice a month on Thursdays in the afternoon at 2 pm. Contact Jane or Maureen (or Jan)
Creative workshops to awaken the playful creative spirit.
InterPlay explores the wisdom of the body through story, simple body movement and vocal techniques that help reconnect a sense of personal wholeness and creativity.
Accredited InterPlay leaders Peter Batten, Jenny Batten and Trish Graham lead our seasonal workshop sessions. Next up: Saturday May 17, 2pm-5pm. Book here
Experience fun, and a sense of community and freedom through gentle movement, rest, reflection, storytelling, song and conversation. This is a creative workshop to awaken the playful creative spirit.
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