the meeting place - term 3 winter 2015 program

WINTER IS COMING

This term we ’Grow, Dig, Eat’! Join our dedicated

Seeds and Seedlings Swap on Saturday 19

September from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Bring in your seeds and seedlings to swap, listen to

gardening tips, learn more about community gardens

and get a taste of what you could grow and harvest

yourself with our Bushtucker Show and Tell. Also

immerse yourself in the sounds of singer, songwriter

and performer Tom Fisher.

Grow, Dig Eat will be the first of many learning

opportunities that are part of Linkwest’s 30 Days/

30Ways, a state-wide Beyond Gambling Program

supported by Linkwest, the Department of Local Government and Communities and the Department

of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.

30 Days/30 Ways aims to tackle the issue of problem

social gambling at the grassroots level and provide

information, support and alternative activities.

Over the next four terms we will be providing a range

of activities, which foster a healthy and happy

community that is aware of the range of issues

gambling can have on the individual, families and the

community.

Enrolments open 22 June 2015. In some instances

classes are run by private tutors, who set their own

prices and require separate bookings. Otherwise

book online via our website

www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp, call 08 9432 9676 or

come in and see us.

Remember that while we feature a range of Free

Events we highly recommend prior bookings via

tmpfreo.eventbrite.com.au to secure your seat. All

free events are marked with an * to remind you to

RSVP.

We hope to see you again soon.

Your Meeting Place Team

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TALKS AND EVENTS

THE BEELIAR WETLANDS – OUR

CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND

ECOLOGICAL TREASURE Join Kate Kelly, convener of Save Beeliar Wetlands,

co-convener of Rethink Perth Freight Link and learn

more about the cultural, historic and ecological

treasure right on Fremantle’s doorstep. The wetlands

and uplands of Coolbellup, Bibra Lake and North Lake

are rich in mythological and archaeological history and

are crucial habitat for a variety of wildlife. With future

development planned in the region find out why the

Beeliar Wetlands are worth saving.

Wednesday 12 August 6.00 to 8.00 pm

Cost: Free*

IMPOWERED: SELF-ESTEEM AND

BULLYING Do you struggle to say no? Do you apologise for

yourself all the time? Do you or your family members

get bullied? Join Louise Towler, ex-comedian,

emotional hostage negotiator and boundary hunter,

and discover whether you may have been taken

hostage by the feelings of “not being good enough”.

Find out Louise’s take on self-esteem and its

correlation with bullying.

Wednesday 22 July 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: Free*

VINTAGE BIKES: RESTORING, RIDING,

REMEMBERING Join this introduction to the local Vintage Motorcycling

scene with Michael Rock and learn about the ins and

outs of restoring old bikes, from how to find your next

project to completing and enjoying the finished

product. Get inspired by display bikes and projects on

the day.

Thursday 6 August 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: Free*

FREMANTLE INNER CITY

DEVELOPMENT WITH MAYOR BRAD

PETTITT Join Mayor Brad Pettitt for a chance to learn more

about upcoming transformational changes to

Fremantle's Inner City, its challenges and opportunities

for our port city.

Tuesday 4 August 6.30 to 7.30 pm

Cost: Free*

STAY AFLOAT: SWIM SAFETY FOR

FAMILIES Learning how to swim is a lifesaving skill. Last year 266

people drowned in Australia; 30 were kids under the

age of 12. While no child is drown-proof you can learn

how to make your environment safer. Join Renee

Moran of State Swim WA and learn how swimming

lessons address any safety issues and enable your child

or grandchild to become an efficient swimmer while

having fun and staying fit.

Thursday 3 September 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: Free*

LIFE WITH EPILEPSY Did you know around 800,000 Australians suffer from

epilepsy at some stage of their life? It may be a

neighbour, colleague, friend or family member, but

most people don’t talk about epilepsy openly. Join

local resident Samantha Hall, who grew up with

epilepsy, and is now a volunteer speaker with Epilepsy

Action Australia to help reduce the social stigma

associated with the disease. Learn the basics of this

brain condition, how to respond if someone is having a

seizure and how you can help make a positive

difference for those affected.

Thursday 20 August 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: Free*

GROW, DIG, EAT

Come and Grow, Dig, Eat at The Meeting Place on Saturday 19 September.

Bring your gardening questions, seeds and seedlings or appetite for getting

a taste for local Bushtucker. This is a free, family friendly event, RSVPs are essential

through tmpfreo.eventbrite.com.au.

SEEDS & SEEDLINGS SWAP

10.00 am to 1.00 pm Bring your own seedlings or seeds to swap. This is a great opportunity to enrich your own garden and share

what you’re growing with your local community. Seeds should be organic. For those without anything to swap,

get to know your local community and share your knowledge and interests about all things growing and

planting.

CREATING EDIBLE GARDENS

11.00 to 11.30 am Join Brooke Sparkles Murphy, permaculture teacher, naturopath and author to learn how to turn your backyard

into a thriving pantry full of fresh and scrumptious produce all year long.

THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE COMMUNITY GARDEN

10.30 to 11.00 am Join Teresa Rocchi and learn more about the people and stories behind South Fremantle’s Florence Community

Garden.

BUSHTUCKER SHOW AND TELL

11.30 am to 12.00 pm Taste the flavours of the land and learn how to weave traditional herbs and spices into your everyday cooking

and create scrumptious meals. This show and tell includes delicious, tasty teasers.

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

12.00 to 1.00 pm Join singer, songwriter and performer Tom Fisher for our Saturday Music in the Garden and enjoy Tom’s classic

southern rock, blues vibe with a touch of alternative country.

Part of

30 Days/30 Ways

Program

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TEENS: 13 TO 16

YOGA FOR TEENS Marni Galvanin (4 sessions)

Connect with your inner warrior and have some fun as

you learn to express your power, positivity and

gratitude through yoga. Yoga mats provided. Please

wear fitted long pants. No eating prior to class is

preferable but a piece of fruit is okay.

Mondays 20 July to 10 August 4.00 to 5.00 pm

Cost: $44.00

FUEL YOUR FUTURE Rebecca Murray (6 sessions)

Fuel Your Future is all about equipping young people

with the tools and knowledge to put the best fuel in their body. If you like tasty food and are wanting to

feel good this course is the place to learn about

healthy options that are neither boring nor expensive.

Take charge in the kitchen, learn new skills and

prepare your own delicious food. Participants must be

between 12 and 18 years of age and not employed.

Tuesdays 28 July to 1 September

4.00 to 6.00 pm

Cost: Free*

Note: This class takes place at Hilton Community

Centre, 34 Paget Street, Hilton.

KIDS: 7-12

CARTOON WORLDS James Foley (4 sessions)

Join Fremantle cartoonist and illustrator James Foley

on a journey through your favourite genres. Learn how

to draw cartoon werewolves and vampires from the

world of monsters; how to draw cartoon aliens and

robots from the world of sci-fi; and how to draw

cartoon dragons, elves, princesses and wizards from

the world of fantasy. Each week you’ll visit a different

cartoon world, with the fourth week dedicated to

creating original comics based on your characters.

Wednesdays 22 July to 12 August

4.00 to 5.00 pm

Cost: $44.00

DISCOVER THE BUDDING SCIENTIST

IN YOU! Scitech

Investigate the world of science with exciting, hands-on

exhibits from Scitech. Suitable for school-aged children.

Thursday 27 August 3.30 to 5.30 pm

Cost: Free*

Note: This event takes place at Fremantle City

Library.

SHARKS, HEARTS AND CUSHY

CREATURES Ronelle Brossard (4 sessions)

Let your imagination run wild and create your own

cuddly creature with fabric and needles. All materials

are included, BYO idea.

Thursdays 23 July to 13 August 4.00 to 5.00 pm

Cost: $44.00

KIDS YOGA Marni Galvanin (4 sessions)

Calling all Eeny Meeny Yogini’s! Explore your inner

animal, play yoga based games and learn some fun

poses to do with your friends. Yoga mats provided.

Wear fitted long pants. No eating prior to the class is

preferable, but a piece of fruit is okay.

Tuesdays 21 July to 11 August 4.00 to 5.00 pm

Cost: $44.00

PETER PAN ADVENTURE

AFTERNOON This is an invitation to all of Fremantle’s mischievous

boys and girls wishing they could fly and never grow up, like Peter Pan. If you feel like spending a

never-ending afternoon with the Lost Boys and playing

with mermaids, Native Americans, fairies and pirates

come to the small island of Neverland, 245 South

Terrace for fun and games based on J.M. Barrie’s

masterpiece!

Thursday 10 September 4.00 to 6.00 pm

Cost: Free*

LANGUAGES

FRENCH FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Branan Dubh (5 sessions)

This is an introductory course for those without any

prior knowledge of the language. The aim is to build

your vocabulary, foster your understanding of

structure and function of the language and train your

speaking and listening skills.

Wednesdays 6.00 to 7.30 pm

22 July to 19 August and/or

26 August to 23 September

Cost: $82.50

FRENCH FOR ADVENTUROUS

BEGINNERS Branan Dubh (5 sessions)

For those who have completed Branan's “Absolute

Beginners”, or have some very basic knowledge of the

French language, join this group to take your

conversation skills to the next level and further

improve your French language vocabulary.

Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30 pm



Cost: $82.50

BASIC SPANISH Carlos Quijano (5 sessions)

This is an introductory course for people with little or

no knowledge of Spanish. The course will focus on

conversation skills and reading.

Thursdays 6.30 to 8.00 pm



Cost: $82.50

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH Carlos Quijano (5 sessions)

If you are already familiar with the Spanish language

and/or have attended “Basic Spanish”, join to further

your conversational and listening skills. This class will

be run almost entirely in Spanish.




Cost: $82.50

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS Elisa Michelini (5 sessions)

Join this class with no or little knowledge of Italian to

learn basic vocabulary and get you started.




Cost: $82.50

ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE Elisa Michelini (5 sessions)

Let Elisa boost your basic vocabulary and speaking

skills by further growing your understanding of Italian.

Mondays 6.00 to 7.30 pm



Cost: $82.50

CREATIVITY

PLAYING THE GUITAR Jon Davison (4 sessions)

This class is ideal for beginners, keen to learn chords,

strum and basic finger picking techniques without the

need to be able to read music. Join Jon to get playing

quickly.

Thursdays 23 July to 13 August 6.00 to 8.00 pm

Cost: $88.00

CARTOONING 101: AN INTENSIVE

WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS James Foley (1 session)

So you think you can’t even draw a stick figure? Think

again! Let local children’s illustrator and cartoonist James Foley teach you the basics of drawing cartoons

in this intensive workshop. Learn how to draw

expressive cartoon faces and bodies, draw cartoon

animals, and create your own characters. Be prepared

for a class that's fast-paced and fun.

Friday 24 July 6.00 to 8.00 pm

Cost: $22.00

GLASS ART: FUSED KILN FIRED

JEWELLERY AND SUN CATCHERS Leisa Antonio (4 sessions)

Join Lisa for an introduction to the world of glass

fusing. Create jewellery and sun catcher projects

using Spectrum Glass Fragments.

Material fee of $50 payable to tutor.




Cost: $88.00

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR Carl Haanappel (5 sessions)

Learn the use of pencil, charcoal drawing and

experiment with different styles and techniques before

diving into the basics of watercolour.

Mondays 27 July to 24 August 2.00 to 3.30 pm

Cost: $82.50

DEVELOP A PHOTOGRAPHIC EYE Jon Davison (4 sessions)

Join professional photographer Jon and develop your

photographic eye by learning about composition,

colour, light and hardware. Get to know your camera

inside out and pick up the skills for making outstanding

images. BYO camera preferred, otherwise cameras

available on request.

Thursdays 23 July to 13 August

11.00 am to 1.00pm

Cost: $88.00

EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MANGA Jenia Sanders (1 session)

Join Jenia’s introductory workshop into the world of

Japanese style cartoons, Manga. Learn character design,

anatomy, colour and start designing your own basic,

full-body characters. BYO pencils and markers

optional, lead pencils and paper provided.

Saturday 5 September 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Cost: $33.00

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

TAI CHI Branan Dubh (ongoing class)

Tai chi is a profound mind-body practice developed

from the way of the warrior. It can teach you a lot

about yourself and your relationship to the world, and

become a strong refuge during turbulent and troubled

times in life. This course is an introduction to the basic

principles and practices, according to the Yang style

tradition.

Mondays 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: $66.00 payable monthly

HATHA YOGA Sharon Kyrwood (ongoing class) Sharon teaches a gentle style of yoga designed to

slowly stretch and tone muscles. Includes relaxation,

breathing exercises and meditation.

Tuesdays 9.00 to 10.30 am

Cost: $66.00 payable monthly

PILATES HEALTH THROUGH

MOVEMENT Christiane McDougall (5 sessions)

Create a well balanced body and mind. Beginners are welcome. Bookings essential.


Saturdays 8.30 to 9.15 am

Cost: $80 for five classes or $75 concession

Bookings and information: Please contact

Christiane on [email protected].

BELLY DANCE FITNESS Manuela Dansa (5 sessions)

Get fit and flexible through Bellydance. Learn how to move your hips and isolate different parts of your body

to the mesmerizing music from Egypt and the Middle

East.

Thursdays 6.30 to 7.30 pm



Cost: $55.00

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LIFE ESSENTIALS

SELF CARE WORKSHOP:

VOLUNTEERING BUT NOT

FORGETTING ABOUT YOURSELF! Give yourself permission to care for you! More than

6 million Australian volunteers give happiness to others

each year. If you are a regular volunteer, learn tools to

help prevent compassion fatigue by exploring some of

the barriers to “Self Care”. Recognise underlying

causes of stress and identify ways to be more effective

and take care of yourself.

Saturday 8 August 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Cost: Free *

KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS: SIX

CRUCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Earning a living by doing what you love and setting up

your business can be challenging. Join business coach

Ruth to learn all about business strategy, marketing,

communication strategy, social media plan,

networking, pitching and branding. This workshop suits

solo-entrepreneurs, small business owners and those

with a keen desire for a change. Brainstorm your ideas

with an expert and take home your toolkit to get you

started on the right track.

Monday 3 August 8.00 am to 2.00 pm

Cost: $66.00

THE SKILLS OF RELAXING,

REFRESHING, AND RE-ENERGISING

BODY, MIND AND EMOTIONS Join wellness coach Ginette and learn the tools and

skills that will assist you to relax, energise, and support

your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. The

program combines a soothing Chinese tea, meditation,

and gentle breath, energy and movement exercises.

Friday 14 August 6.30 to 8.30 pm

Cost: $22.00

MIND MAPPING: PROJECT TAMER OR

CREATIVITY INJECTOR Mind Mapping is a useful tool to express an idea or

project visually. Join Linda Oliver to learn this technique to either ease chaos in your mind and

project or inject creativity into routines.

Saturday 1 August 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: $22.00

PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS Tackle your fear of talking in front of an audience.

Instead of mumbling and stumbling learn the skills of

presenting with clarity, confidence and charisma. Join

Distinguished Toastmaster and award winning public speaker Lisa Evans and learn how you can improve

your speaking skills and own your next presentation.

Saturday 12 September 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: $22.00

SOCIAL GROUPS

FRENCH CONVERSATION Jane Kirkwood (ongoing)

Suits good beginner and intermediate level French

speakers. Emphasis is on using practical everyday

French with greater confidence, proficiency and

expanding knowledge in all things French.

Fridays Weekly 10.00 to 11.30 am

Cost: $15.50 per quarter

LIVING SMARTIES AND FRIENDS Jasmine Morris (ongoing)

This social group is perfect for anyone interested in

living a more environmentally friendly life. Join this

group of locals to learn, share and put into action ideas

about sustainable living. The focus is on participants’

day to day and community actions. The group also

invites guest lecturers, run hands-on workshops and

even do some cooking.

Please note: This group is held at Hilton Community

Centre, 34 Paget Street, Hilton.

Monthly, every third Tuesday 6.30 to 9.30 pm


ENGLISH CONVERSATION Liz Thomas (ongoing)

If you’re keen to improve your English join Liz to learn

more about the language, how to avoid common

pitfalls and further practice your conversation skills in a

friendly and supportive environment.

Mondays Weekly 6.00 to 7.30 pm


I SPY QUILTS Lynne Jones (ongoing)

Join this dedicated group of quilters to make a quilt for

children in foster care.

Fridays Fortnightly 9.00 to 12.00 pm


TUESDAY MORNING WALKERS Marion Jefferson (ongoing)

Join in for a one hour walk around Fremantle, finishing

up with a cup of tea or coffee in a local cafe.

Tuesdays Weekly 7.30 to 9.00 am

Cost: $26.00 per year

VEGGI CHIT CHAT Rae Terlecki (ongoing)

Have fun cooking and sharing a vegetarian meal with

this friendly group. You do not have to be a vegetarian

to enjoy the delightful recipes and ideas that are shared

by all. Minimal cost of ingredients to be shared by the

group members.

Thursdays Fortnightly 10.00 am to 12.00 pm


COSY QUILTERS Ronelle Brossard (ongoing)

Become a Cosy Quilter! Bring your UFOs (unfinished

objects), fabrics and machines. This is a social group for

quilters to sew together and have a yarn.

Fridays Weekly 9.30 am to 12.00 pm


ITALIAN CONVERSATION Sandra Pratt (ongoing)

Join this Italian conversation group to practice your

Italian speaking skills.

Tuesdays Weekly 10.00 to 11.30 am


TIME OUT TO PAINT Sandra Pratt (ongoing) Bring your own creative project and materials to

practice your painting pursuits in this friendly social

group.

Tuesdays Weekly 12.30 to 3.30 pm

Cost: $15.50

EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY

Library events will be held at the

Fremantle City Library, 8 William Street,

Fremantle. Bookings can be made through

fremantlelibrary.eventbrite.com.au.

SCIENCE BUSK AT DUSK - SCITECH

FUN FOR ADULTS ONLY! Join the team from Scitech as part of National Science

Week and have a play on interactive exhibits, try the

virtual reality goggles or have a go on the speeding

Segway.

Thursday 27 August 6.00 to 8.00 pm

Cost: Free

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - YOUR

GUIDE TO WILLS, EPAS AND

GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER Join this community education talk of The Public

Trustee to help you make informed choices about

your Will, Enduring Powers and the administration of

Deceased Estates.

Wednesday 19 August 10.00 to 11.30 am

Cost: Free

LEONARD THORN - NYOONGAR

CULTURAL PRESENTATION Discover the secrets of bush tucker, bush medicine

and the way of life that existed for tens of thousands of

years. Afternoon tea with a Bush Tucker twist

included. A NAIDOC Week Presentation. RSVPs

essential.

Wednesday 8 July 12.45 to 2.00 pm

Cost: Free

PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY

SAFETY Learn more about general safety, Cyber Crime

Awareness and Elder Abuse from leading industry professionals. Speakers will include representatives

from Advocare, Edith Cowan University and the WA

Council of the Ageing. Morning tea included, RSVPs

essential.

Friday 24 July 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: Free

Note: This event will be held at the Reception Room,

Town Hall.

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COMMUNITY SOUTH FREMANTLE PLAYGROUP South Fremantle Playgroup provides local families with

small children (0 - 5 years of age) with a friendly, safe

and stimulating environment to socialise, be involved in

group activities, build their first friendships and develop

physically, socially and intellectually. Parents and

guardians have a place to interact with each other.

Mondays 9.30 to 11.30 am

Booking and information: Contact Playgroup

President Renee Vasta on 0414 231 633

EVEN KEEL Support group for people with Bipolar disorder.

Saturdays monthly 1.00 to 2.00 pm Bookings and Information: Contact Even Keel

Bipolar Association on 08 9425 2005.

FREO CLUB Provides recreational activities for people with

disabilities. A small weekly fee applies.


Bookings and Information: Contact Fremantle

Community Care on 08 9432 9890.

GROW World Mental Health Movement Meeting. GROW

helps people suffering from mental illness.

Wednesdays weekly 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Bookings and Information: Contact Grow WA on

08 9228 1411.

SPEAKEASY A support group for people who stutter.

Tuesdays weekly 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Bookings and Information: Contact Speakeasy on

08 9225 4111.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS A support group for parents, siblings and grandparents

who have had a child, brother, sister or grandchild die

from any cause and at any age.

Wednesdays monthly 7.00 to 9.00 pm

Bookings and Information: Contact the

Compassionate Friends of WA on 08 9486 8711.

FREMANTLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am to 2.00pm. By appointment only.

245 South Terrace, South Fremantle T: 08 9432 9676 E: [email protected]

The Fremantle Volunteer Service provides access to volunteer opportunities in the

Fremantle area.

If you would like information on available positions, or are an organisation in need of

volunteers, the Fremantle Volunteer Service can help. You can also search online for

the latest volunteer positions via www.volunteeringwa.org.au.

Each month Fremantle Volunteer Service produce a list of new and urgent volunteer

opportunities in the Fremantle area. There are lots of fun, interesting, varied positions

featured, have a look online: fremantle.wa.gov.au/fvs.

AGENCY SPOTLIGHTS

Join the Conservation Volunteers for a day or two in the beautiful

bushlands of Perth. You could be planting, removing invasive species,

undertaking survey work or rehabilitating a site. You can be at a different

location each day and could be anywhere along the coast, the Swan and

Canning Rivers or in the Perth Hills.

Lifeline WA is currently seeking volunteers to assist in the

running of a unique mobile coffee van concept, Bean Talkin’. As a

Bean Talkin’ volunteer you will receive accredited barista training

and each volunteer will grow and expand their skills in the

Hospitality industry gaining invaluable experience that will be

recognised in years to come. Staffed by volunteers, Bean Talkin’

is deployed at Lifeline WA fundraising events, as well as at

numerous community, sporting, school and educational fairs, and

music concerts and festivals.

Work one on one with a child within school hours to help inspire and guide

students through The School Volunteer Programme. Volunteers do not need

specific qualifications to apply, just an ability to listen and empathise and have

a sincere interest in helping young people succeed.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.volunteeringwa.org.au

http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/fvs

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