Education and Learning
Tuesday Book Club - 1st Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm-8.30pm
Share your joy of reading with others. The group meets monthly to discuss and critique the book of the month. Books are supplied by CoGG library. Please contact the office for more information about this group.
Playgroup - Wednesday 10am-12pm
PNH facilitates this weekly community group playgroup for local parents/carers who are looking for social connection with their children aged 0-4 years. Experience play in an unstructured, relaxed, small group environment, with a variety of toys, books and resources. PNH playgroup is held in a large indoor space with access to toilets and baby change facilities at Parks Hall. PNH Playgroup is a member of Playgroup Victoria and is free to attend.
Cooking Class for Men - 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10am-12.30pm
This activity involves learning some basic cooking skills as the class preps, cooks, then shares lunch together as a group. Learn to cook and meet some new faces with this welcoming group.
Philosophy Cafe - Fortnightly, Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm
This group invites you to join in-depth discussion about a range of subjects. The topics are chosen by the group’s members, usually led by someone with a particular interest in the selected topic. Discussions have included Happiness, Artificial Intelligence, Friendship and Global Memory.
Family History - Thursday 12.30pm-2pm
This activity is primarily self-help in preparing Family History using Genealogical techniques (Family Trees, History & DNA). The group will welcome beginners to those experienced. Each week a topic will be presented then discussed by the group. Each week a topic is presented and then discussed by the group. The group is facilitated by Dr Murray Rees with over 40 years of experience in researching and writing Family History.
Laugh & Learn - Friday 10am-12pm
Be part of a classroom with a difference solving puzzles, sharing news and experiences, maths and language activities, and much more. A friendly, easygoing session where 'students' have fun while learning. Bring a pencil, ruler and exercise book - and a sense of humour! This is an informative, fun-filled activity for seniors only.
Let's Talk Turkey - 1st and 3rd Friday 12.30pm-2pm
This chat group is for people ready to grapple with life's big issues: political, religious and ethical. "Has Australia moved too far to the left or the right?", "Would the world be a better place without religion?", "Which is more important, mercy or justice?" The format is a guided discussion moderated by Sheena, who has never had to break up a serious arguement!
