Term 3 Program

Our 2023 Guling/Poorneet (Term 3) Program is live! Well, Winter is well and truly here! Waring Season is finishing up soon, and we've had so much fun staying warm and cosy with you in the houses 🏡  We're so excited to announce our new program - Guling/Poorneet, or Orchid & Tadpole Season! In the Wurundjeri seasons, Guling (July/August) is when the cold weather begins to ease, wattle and orchids start to bloom and those male koalas start looking for a mate. Poorneet (Sept/Oct) is tadpole season, so there is lots of rain but its getting warmer, yam daisies are flowering, and days and nights are of equal length 🌸  We've got a bunch of fun activities to help you through those wintery days, and stay connected even when it's chilly outside ❄️ Learn how to knit your own scarf with amazing knitter Martha, and be the envy of all your friends! Or, rug up and join us on our merri merri walk series, as we go bird watching with the incredible Anne McGregor from the Friends of the Merri Creek.  All Folk Fitness has a new WinterFit program for you to come and try - shake off the winter blues by moving your body in a range of fun and accessible exercise classes. This brand-new pilot program is an incredible opportunity to have access to up to 3 inclusive & personalised classes for the incredible price of only $45 per week!  MakeDo Playgroup is taking a little break this term, so Phia & family can go on an amazing trip around Australia, but Creative Kid Fit will be filling the gap. A fab creative movement class for 3-5 year olds, with casual tickets available - book in here 💃  And don't forget - we now have a membership program! Become a NECCHi Neighbour, and you'll get access to a whole bunch of perks, but most importantly - 10% off full priced programs AND all $5 programs are FREE! There's no better time to sign up and become a member, just make sure you do so before purchasing your tickets for the program so that you can take advantage of that sweet discount. Join up here - howdy Neighbour 🤠  There's so much more on offer for everyone so check out our website for the full list of offerings. As always, get in touch: enquiries@necchi.org if you have any questions.  xx The NECCHi Team

Winter Fit with All Folk Fitness Winter Fit is a brand new 6-week fitness course, where you can attend up to 3 sessions per week! Classes are made up of resistance and cardio elements, in a circuit style program, and no class will be the same 🏋️‍♂️  $280 full price/$240 concession BOOK NOW Knitting for Beginners  Join master knitter Martha for the ultimate winter activity - knitting your own beautiful scarf! Held on Sunday afternoons at East Coburg for 3 weeks ☕️ Perfect for beginners.  $88 full price/$80 members/ $60 concession BOOK NOW

Merri Merri Bird Walk w/ Anne McGregor Join a birding walk along the merri merri with Ann McGregor from Friends of Merri Creek. Ann has been twitching along the merri merri for as long as she has been campaigning and saving it from development for us to enjoy! $17 full price/$15 Members/ $10 Concession BOOK NOW Music Makers Come and join us for some midweek music making and toddler tunes. This fun and relaxed one hour session is a great way to introduce little ones to music, rhythm, and rhyme.   Suitable for ages 12 months - 5 years $50 full price/FREE for Members Price is per family & for all 8 sessions  BOOK NOW

Kids Art Club (Ages 5-10)  Facilitated by local artists, our Kids Art Club celebrates the wacky and wonderful in a supportive & creative environment! Now a brand new class at East Coburg.  $110 full price/$100 Members/ $75 Concession + $25 Materials Kit (for new participants) BOOK NOW Family Fit with All Folk Fitness Fitness for the whole family to enjoy, facilitated by the wonderful Indiana from All Folk Fitness. Price PER FAMILY. $175 full price/$157 members/ $125 concession BOOK NOW

Wayi Garden Update 🌱  What a treat! We were recently sent a beautiful article about the Wayi Garden from Gillean Dunk, a local and a freelance writer.  Gardens have long been one of her favourite things to write about, so when she came across this special place she was very glad to have the chance to write about it and spread the word among other garden lovers. Read Gillean's article about the garden here, and feel free to reach out to our Garden Coordinator Kate - garden@necchi.org if you have any questions or would like to get in touch!

ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MOSLEY Newlands Neighbourhood House 20 Murray Rd Coburg North VIC 3058 Ph 03 8528 2332 enquiries@necchi.org.au www.necchi.org East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St Coburg VIC 3058 Ph 03 9913 5472