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GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

Thoughtful, Friendly, Fun.

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.

Books

Bring your book and your lunch 🙂

What are you currently reading that captures your imagination?

What have you read in the past that gives you life?

What Podcast or Audible Book is resonating with your life experience?

Fiction, Non-Fiction, Informative, Story, Narrative, Biography, Study – it doesn’t matter..

Recent reads:

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.

Films

Featuring new-release quality films on dvd. Tea, coffee, refreshments at interval.

Fourth Tuesday of each month, in the Bay Room at Unitingqueenscliff.

2pm

Licensed under CVLI.

Everyone is welcome. $5 donation appreciated

Resuming February 25th, 2025

During 2024 we’ve screened this diverse selection:
Sweet As
What’s Love got to do with it?
Dunkirk
The Castle
Shayda
Force of Nature
Anatomy of a Fall
One Life
The Fall Guy
The New Boy

Friday Luncheon and Communion

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.

Feel Good, Sing!

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

10th Birthday Celebration! Sip & Sing!
Celebrating 10 years of Feel Good Singing
when: Friday 18th October 5.30 – 7pm
 
where: Unitingqueenscliff in the Chapel
Wine, beer and soft drinks available at reduced prices
Bring a plate of Nibbles to share afterwards
$5 Donation entry
Everyone very welcome

UCAF

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.

Knitting

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

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

Gardening

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)

InterPlay

A creative workshop to awaken the playful creative spirit.
Next date: Sat 14 Dec
Info and bookings here https://www.trybooking.com/CWTOL

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.

Experience fun, and a sense of community and freedom through gentle movement, rest, reflection, storytelling, song and conversation.