NECCHi

We have lots of exciting workshops and events coming up this season at NECCHi Guling and Poorneet Season has well and truly begun here in Naarm, and our programs are in full swing! We've added a few new workshops and programs to our lineup for the season -- see what's happening below!

Out Hear: Sound-Making and Recording Workshops with Dale Gorfinkel Out Hear provides new opportunities for expression and connection in the community through personalised and tailored music and sound recording programs, especially for people who experience disability and other barriers to access. Out Hear seeks to amplify the vital and diverse voices in the community, offering opportunities to create, record, and publish original audio work.   In these small group workshops at East Coburg Community House, participants will be guided to explore accessible, creative and collective modes of sound making. This may include: meditative quiet and natural sounds, improvisation, ASMR, songs, various instruments, beat-making and electronics, story-telling and podcasts. Activities may also be shaped by the interests of participants. These sessions will also be an opportunity to make new friendships and collaborate with others. No prior experience required.   $70 Full Price / $63 Members / $55 Concession BOOK NOW Japanese Cooking Class with Chika   Experience the fundamentals of Japanese home cooking with Chika at our East Coburg Neighbourhood House. In this delightful class, Chika will guide you step‐by‐step through making Osaka‐style Japanese savory pancakes: Okonomi Yaki. You'll learn an easy and simple recipe that makes for a fun and perfect introduction to Japanese cooking. Designed for both beginners and intermediate cooks eager to explore Japanese home cooking, this course is tailored to accommodate pescatarian and dairy‐free diets, with a vegetarian option also available. $48 Full Price / $43.20 Members / $35 Concession BOOK NOW

Merri Creek Bird Watching Walk with Ann and Bruce McGregor We've increased the number of tickets available for the very popular Merri Creek Bird Walk on August 17! Come and join a birding walk along the Merri Merri with Ann and Bruce McGregor from Friends of Merri Creek. Ann and Bruce are both Life Members of Friends of Merri Creek and have been working on protecting the creek for nearly 50 years. Ann has co-ordinated the Friends of Merri Creek bird surveys since 2008, and Bruce has done post graduate studies in ornithology. Ann and Bruce are a wealth of knowledge and share it in an accessible and fun way! $17 Full Price / $15.30 Members / $10 Concession BOOK NOW Ojo de Dios workshop with Lizette   Join artist Lizette Vieyra for a three-week workshop learning how to make Ojo de Dios, and exploring their cultural significance. Creating your own Ojo de Dios is a spiritual practice. As our hands move to entwine the threads, our minds find refuge in the stillness of the process. Immersing ourselves in an activity that gives us serenity and focus, we are able to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These workshops will take place over three weeks, with each week introducing more intricate designs and construction methods. Both adults and children will find lots to enjoy in these workshops! $15 Full Price / $13.50 Members / $10 Concession BOOK NOW

Spring Equinox Afternoon Yoga Retreat with Rachael Millsom Spring is a time for new beginnings and the spring equinox is also about exploring balance. Join Rachael for an afternoon of meditation, yoga, reflection and ritual around these themes. This retreat is for adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds. A basic level of fitness will allow you to participate in all offerings. Rachael is an experienced yoga instructor and group facilitator, She currently teaches 3 regular classes through NECCHI, has previously run women's circles in the local community and has also facilitated a number of weekend retreats over the years. This retreat is offered on a sliding scale donation. Please give what you can to support Rachael the facilitator and NECCHI. BOOK NOW You can see the full Guling and Poorneet Season Program over at the NECCHi website VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM

Call out: Family ferments, preserves and pickles!  East Coburg gardening group would love to celebrate our community’s family ferments, preserves and pickles. (If you’d like to share them that is!) We’ll be planting out the garden with veggies that we can preserve and we would love to invite community elders, families and others to pickle together in the months to come. If you’d like to share a certain ferment or a weird and wonderful pickle recipe :-) All welcome! Please drop a line to Mei garden@necchi.org NECCHi's East Coburg Garden Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and our Wayi Garden Group can be found at Newlands on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Come along for planting, pruning, and some morning tea!

Don't forget to pick up your timetable for Term 3 Drop by East Coburg or Newlands and grab yours :)

Become a NECCHi Neighbour! Our NECCHi Memberships for 2024 are still available! Become a member and receive: 10% off full priced programs Free access to our $5 programs 4 free coffees (or chai or hot choc) from Brewlands A free seedling from our garden Free hot desking at our Newlands & East Coburg Houses Voting rights at our AGM

Have some feedback on our Term 2 Program? NECCHi loves to hear from community members. If you have a moment, please consider giving your Community Feedback for any programs or events you attended over the last term.

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