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Cloverdale Community Centre

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5275 4415

Address: 167-169 Purnell Road Corio 3214 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.cloverdalecommunitycentre.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Past student Mel joins us today to chat about her time with Cloverdale we hope you enjoy!

25.01.2022 This weeks fitness session with Dee.

25.01.2022 Hello All, Take some time to read through all the amazing things that YOGA can bring to your life. After you do that hit the link and get into this weeks class Remember if you cant get the link to work send me a message and i will add you to the group.... https://www.facebook.com/7425886/videos/10157857539913657/ Much love, Kellie Spark

24.01.2022 Cloverdale Singers at 10:30 :) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76139787445... Meeting ID: 761 3978 7445 Passcode: 2eh8ba

24.01.2022 Awesome Uniting Barwon Volunteer Peter Wheeler is one of 6 finalists in the Westfield Local Heroes awards with the chance to win a grant of $10,000 for Uniting Barwon Norlane. Peter needs your vote! Despite having his own personal battles within in his own family, major mental health problems and other, all hugely exacerbated by Covid 19, Peter still found the time to engage in this brilliant effort and would appreciate your support. Please forward this email and link to your... network of family, friends, colleagues and neighbours and share on your social media channels. To vote for Peter, please click on this link: https://surveys.reputation.com/surveys3/run Given that we may not be too far away from operating again, perhaps earlier than the rest of Victoria, a win for Peter would be a huge support for the community programs listed. This would be an awesome time for the Norlane and Corio community to come back together and re-engage in activities for the benefit of all. Volunteer Peter Wheeler has created an Op Shop and community space that offers much more than second-hand clothes and household goods. With his vision and drive, Uniting Barwons new Norlane Op Shop is also a safe place for disaffected locals to socialise and seek help: Comfy sofas where any members of the community can read a book, have a chat, relax and enjoy a cuppa Kids corner with toys, books and puzzles Volunteering opportunities Community arts program and literacy and numeracy programs Conversational English for new arrivals in conjunction with Diversitat Messy Mums group - an evening program for parents and kids Evening wellness program - some yoga and relaxation Community internet caf Vegie garden supporting provision of free light lunches from our approved kitchen Community engagement events, including community movie nights and regular car boot sales with sausage sizzles. Any profit made from the shop goes to our Emergency Relief Program for those in greatest need in our community. Voting closes on 14 September. Thank you for your vote!

23.01.2022 Hello Yoga Family, Dont forget if you cant access the link for your first class this week send me a friend request and I will add you to the private group for all class access. Namaste.. Kellie Spark... https://www.facebook.com/7425886/videos/10157840842053657/

23.01.2022 We at Cloverdale are asking the community to donate a packet or bake some Biscuits this year!!This year our amazing Community members in the craft,knitting,wellbeing and access groups will be busy making and packaging biscuits to give a little christmas cheer to the homeless.We will be catching the number 22 bus into geelong and giving out our biscuit bag gift to folk doing it tough this christmas. If you would like to donate some biscuits can you leave at centre where there is a xmas wrapped boxed located at the front to put them in.We will be packing these on the friday 11th December at 1pm if you would like to come and help. Giving is the best gift.

22.01.2022 Homeless packs done and dusted for community! Thankyou Maggie, Curtis, Terri, Sherlene and Adam for your efforts! These will be donated to post release prisoners whom are sleeping rough! Thankyou for your support, help and just all of your big . Giving dignity goes such a long way guys so a massive Thankyou all! Community at its best

22.01.2022 Come along to a great event and see the #NorthGeelongCommunityBigBand play for the first time in over a year. We don't promise perfection but will share our love of music and community.

21.01.2022 We are excited to announce Bisinella Developments is offering three scholarships for residents of the North for our upcoming Activate #11 leadership program. Th...is scholarship covers the cost of the program to support three program participants living in Lara and North Geelong who are seeking opportunities to develop their leadership skills. The eight week program commences 15 October and applications are now open. To enquire about the scholarship, please contact Vicki Strachan at [email protected] or call 5247 9512. See more

21.01.2022 Cloverdale would like expression of interest from community to join us on a Friday evening 5.30pm to 7.30pm to play Dungeons and Dragons. Gold coin donation and light supper provided. This event will be starting in April. SPREAD THE WORD

21.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker this year will be Issara Saeyim. We will get her to introduce herself shortly to give you a brief introduction to her story and hopefully encourage you all to listen in on Oct 1st.

19.01.2022 heather williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Hope to see old and new faces to our chit chat today at 1pm Topic: Well being catch up Time: Sep 4, 2020 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93369905528 Meeting ID: 933 6990 5528 Passcode: N9545i

19.01.2022 I would like to give a huge thank you to our special teachers Boomy (from Thailand) and Debbie(from Geelong) for all your extra support to our community. We had a good time and learnt a lot today. And of cause Kob Khun Kha to all our awesome learners!!!... Tharatchaya WatwithayakhunDeborah Pollitt. .

18.01.2022 A reminder that no one needs to spend Christmas alone. Join in a breakfast at Cloverdale thanks to #thepowerinyouproject. This event is supported with funds from #thecityofgreatergeelong. **Note: the event is definitely on Friday 25th Dec, not Wednesday**

18.01.2022 Thai with Issara, today we learnt about 10 phrases to use in an emergency and 10 compliments you always want to hear and use. At the end of the lesson we practiced to write 2 new Thai words which are: = Thank you... = Sorry, excuse me Hope you all have a fantastic weekend

18.01.2022 Thai lessons with Issara today is about top 20 travel phrases and we learnt how to write our name and hello in Thai.

18.01.2022 Heres our link for Cloverdale Singers this morning! :) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76139787445... Meeting ID: 761 3978 7445 Passcode: 2eh8ba

18.01.2022 Today Heather chats with student Adam about his interests in helping youth and lots of other topics! feel free to like, share and comment below as we love to hear from you all!

17.01.2022 Let's practice and prepare for our citizenship test together!! Come and join our English session every Wednesday from 10-12 noon on Zoom or at Cloverdale Community Centre. Issara Daim is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Issara Daim's Personal Meeting Room... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8089230773 Meeting ID: 808 923 0773 One tap mobile +13017158592,,8089230773# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,8089230773# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 808 923 0773 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keSTaIsYq

17.01.2022 Today Heather will be speaking to LeeRoy about his journey through addiction and his aspirations to help others going through addiction. LeeRoy is a great member of the community and we are very proud to have him involved with Cloverdale!

16.01.2022 JUST A THOUGHT BUT...........WHAT TOPIC/S WOULD YOU LIKE TO TALK ABOUT?????Place your answer below . Look forward to catching up with you all again :) heather williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.... Topic: Well being catch up Time: Sep 11, 2020 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92546708255 Meeting ID: 925 4670 8255 Passcode: 4a3ZaZ

16.01.2022 Sawatdii kha community This Thursday we would like to serve you with Khao Larb Gai Yang (grilled marinated Thai style chicken salad serve with steam jasmine rice) PLEASE NOTE: Meals ordered in advance must now be in by 12.00 pm on Wednesday to avoid missing out. Unfortunately, late orders can not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding.... you can pre-order on Cloverdale's Facebook page or contact us on 04-78839952 (Issara) Price: $3 half rice half meal (650 ml) $6 for full box meal To collect come through side gate at Cloverdale community centre side gate opens every Thursday from 0530-0630 pm Cash Only!! you can support Lotus through various donations, encouraging feedback and enjoying what we offer. Kob Khun Kha

16.01.2022 What is stopping you today?

16.01.2022 This week instead of Heather interviewing a student, we have our student Toby interviewing Heather! we hope that you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks for watching and dont forget to share, like and comment below as we love hearing from our members of the community

16.01.2022 The next couple of weeks before Christmas are going to be busy for our ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ program in Regional Victoria Fitters are coming to Quercus ...Beechworth, Anglesea Community House Eaglehawk Community House Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre Norlane Community Centre Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre. If you know a parent or career in these areas that needs to have their child seats fitted or checked, let them know about this free service! To book, visit: www.safeseatssafekids.com.au

15.01.2022 Authentic Thai Grilled Chicken (Kai yang) Recipe For the marinade 1 tablespoon palm sugar... 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon dark sweet soy sauce 4 tablespoons water 2 heads garlic (15 20 cloves) 1 stalk lemongrass 1.5 tablespoons black peppercorns 4 coriander roots (optional, but highly recommended if you can find them, you can also try the powder version Ive never tried it, but I think it would work) Thai grilled chicken sauce Keep in mind that for all these sauce ingredients, you may need to do some taste testing as you add ingredients these are not exact amounts. 1.5 tablespoons toasted rice powder 1.5 tablespoons chilli flakes 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce 8 tablespoons tamarind watered down (about this amount, but you can add more or less depending on your taste) Few sprig onion for garnish. Green Papaya Salad (Som-tam) recipe 5 Cherry Tomatoes 2 chilli peppers 1 tablespoon dried shrimp 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 clove garlic 6 green beans 2 cups shredded green papaya or you can use carrot 3/4 lime 1 1/2 tablespoons Palm Sugar Hot fresh sticky rice recipe 1 cup sticky rice The Microwave Method: Soak the sticky rice for 10 minutes in warm water in a bowl. Soaking the rice is very important. I have tried this method without soaking the rice first and it was disastrous. The rice was undercooked and inedible. The water level should be just above the rice, which comes out to be 1 cup of rice and a little over 1 cup of water (about 10% more). I recommend using a non-plastic container because you may melt the plastic in the microwave. Cover the bowl with a dish and cook in microwave for at full power 3 minutes. Stir the rice around to move the rice from the top to the bottom. You will notice that some of the rice is translucent or cooked and some still has white center or the uncooked portion. Heat it up again for another 3 minutes. Check and see if it is done. When cooked, all the rice should be translucent. If it needs more cooking, I recommend heating up and checking every 3 minutes or so. How long it takes to cook really depends on your microwave.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our newest #LearnLocal, Tool Time, graduates. This group have focused on literacy and numeracy related to tools with a small motor focus. Below are the learner, support volunteers and family voices. Gavin: It’s been great to have something to look forward to every Saturday and I’m looking forward to working with the Men’s group next year Shontal: It has given me a place to go and feel safe, where I can be myself without being judged. I have gained the so...cial skills and confidence to meet new people. Sherlene: "I enjoy the social aspect of the course along with helping others and learning from Gavin. I’ve learnt to appreciate friendships and what they mean to me and I’m looking forward to coming back next year Mike: Fellowship and friendship especially in 2020. It’s been a time of prolonged loneliness and I’ve enjoyed giving back to the community and learning about mowers Jayden: CCC gives me a sense of purpose and belonging, while improving my skills and learning how to fix mowers and whipper snippers Leiry: I love being productive. Being able to cultivate my skills, while being productive and working with others Jay: It’s been great to see my son’s growth as an individual and to become more independent. Confidence in his own opinions and having confidence in his voice. Allowing him to experiment in a safe environment, Interact with different types of people/personalities and meeting with people he enjoys being with. Being around his mentor and the growth that has come from

14.01.2022 Cooking with lovely Emily, You are an amazing Cook!!! Please let us know if you would like to get a full explanation of how to make this sticky juicy pork ribs.

12.01.2022 heather williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Chit chat Time: Oct 16, 2020 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Hope to see you today ......... Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99521926717 Meeting ID: 995 2192 6717 Passcode: z7FGtt

12.01.2022 Hey kids, Are you a primary school student? Are you looking for something to keep you busy during the school holidays? Thanks to our Family Learning Partnership, we have activity packs to give away. But they are limited. To get your hands on one:... Leave a comment here to reserve an activity pack. Call in to Cloverdale Community Centre on Monday between 11am and 1pm (enter via the side gate). Make sure you bring an adult with you. Pick up your pack for some holiday fun. Wed also love you to photograph your projects and send them to us to share. See more

11.01.2022 We are excited for the start of the #LearnLocalAwards Virtual Gala Series! We celebrate with all finalists and eagerly await our category announcement on Thursday.

11.01.2022 This week Troy shows us the fundamentals of kicking and a drill to do so you can practice at home!

11.01.2022 As we head towards the Christmas break I want to take a moment to say thank you to my team for keeping going despite COVID. Our sector did an amazing job! As a global community we have all experienced a significant trauma. It has touched each of us differently but no one was spared. Our experiences may have impacted us differently but please do not compare or try to rationalise how each other is coping. Let this be a unifying realisation, a time to come together, to heal, re...flect and restore. We will be taking a break from Dec 19, re-opening on Jan 18, 2021. This time to take a break is important for my team to be ready for an awesome 2021. It will be a total break with the centre closing so we can each spend time out and switch off. We are excited to bring a range of familiar and new programs to you all in the new year. Warmest regards, Liz Centre Manager

10.01.2022 heather williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. COME AND JOIN AND MEET WITH NEW AND OLD FRIENDS FOR A INFORMAL CHAT AND ALWAYS A LAUGH.HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL :) Topic: Chit chat Time: Sep 18, 2020 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95267655684 Meeting ID: 952 6765 5684 Passcode: Hf4Zkf

10.01.2022 This Thursday I will be cooking sticky ribs with lovely Emily Dehon. Emily will show us her homemade recipe and we will cook together. most of the ingredients would probably be what you already had in your kitchen. all you have to get is ribs!!! otherwise, I will give you a recipe anyway marinated sauce: (overnight) 1 or 2 pork ribs rack (you can get them at Aldi theyre pretty cheap there)... 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup smoked paprika 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp rosemary 4 tbsp white sugar Topping sauce: apply after cooked the ribs for 1 hour already. 3 tbsp minced garlic a splash worstisshire 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste See you tomorrow at 4 pm

09.01.2022 Here is a simple process to be there for someone who is not ok. #ruokday2020 Remember this is more that a single day, we need to connect regularly with those we love and care about.

09.01.2022 Find link below for Cloverdale Singers, kicking off in 10 minutes :) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76139787445... Meeting ID: 761 3978 7445 Passcode: 2eh8ba

09.01.2022 So great to see our former Chair going from strength to strength! Chagai represents the ushering in of positive change in South Sudan and for the South Sudanese community in Australia, especially women.

09.01.2022 How lucky where staff and volenteers to get a beautiful lunch provided by management we where very excited and bear n scoobes thankyou ! You guys never disappoint

09.01.2022 Sawatdii kha community, Tomorrow I and Rome will be live here at 4 pm. We will be cooking a popular street set menu " Som-tam, khao neeaw, kai-yaang" which is "papaya salad+sticky rice+authenthic Thai grilled chicken" I will post the ingredients in the morning, and we will cook this meal in our backyard.... please come and join us on the Cloverdale Facebook page. " " .

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09.01.2022 This week Troy shows us the basic fundamentals of using your knees in Muay Thai. Please make sure you like, share and comment this post and tell us how you are doing with your progress, as we would love to hear from you all!

08.01.2022 So great to see the Cloverdale crew out and about helping out #ElfSquad.

08.01.2022 Another sunny yoga class for you to do when you can It is so nice to be able to get outside and teach - you just have to enjoy the added extras tonight with my two sidekciks - Pippa and Shadow https://www.facebook.com/kellie.spark//10157925852433657/

07.01.2022 If youre facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, your energy and water providers have certain obligations to make sure you are safe. If you cant afford you...r bills, you have a right to ask your provider for a payment plan. Your energy and water providers cant cut you off without your approval. If you think your providers have treated you unfairly, our resource explains how to challenge their decision: https://justiceconnect.org.au//responding-to-debt-collect/

06.01.2022 Today Troy shows us the fundamentals of using elbows and runs us through a few drills that we can all practice at home! we hope you are enjoying this as much as we are providing it for you, please let us know if you have any questions and we will answer them to the best of our ability!

06.01.2022 Today Heather interviews Mark who is co-owner of local cafe Bear & Scoobs. We talk to Mark about the exciting new cafe space they have just moved into and there plans for the cafe's future! Make sure you get down and see the new space, they are located at 12/14 Thompson rd, North Geelong (the old Target head office building) and also check out there website www.cafebearandscoobs.com.au We hope you enjoy the video everyone!

05.01.2022 We are getting closer to being able to open our doors. Keep doing all the things that help to ensure we keep moving towards zero COVID community transmissions.

05.01.2022 We are very excited to be offering free Spanish language classes at Cloverdale from Thursday Oct 22 at 6.30pm. Enjoy a fun, relaxed and social online class suitable for absolute beginners or more advanced speakers. Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774919675 Meeting ID: 827 7491 9675 Passcode: 235327

05.01.2022 Here is the link for yoga this week - dont forget to keep it fun! A little inner smile if you wobble it is good for you to be in the moment! https://www.facebook.com/742588656/videos/10158010965578657/ Best wishes for a wonderful week xx Kellie

04.01.2022 Please join us for our AGM. This year it will be online via Zoom. We are also exploring live streaming it on facebook, stay tuned as we experiment and learn new skills over the next few weeks.

04.01.2022 Link for Cloverdale Singers this morning :) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76139787445... Meeting ID: 761 3978 7445 Passcode: 2eh8ba

03.01.2022 As the year draws to a close yoga can help us find out place and prepare our minds and bodies for the festive season and the year to come.... https://www.facebook.com/742588656/videos/10158025225973657/ So breathe and do your work up to these special times with self care and love in our hearts xx ... Namaste

02.01.2022 A huge thanks to #DavidJones and #AustralianRedCross for the donation of tradition plum puddings, mince pies and chocolate sponge puddings. These will be distributed as a part of the work our community is doing in partnership with #elfsquad and #thepowerinyouproject.

01.01.2022 We are excited to introduce our resident Cuban, Hector. Hector is bringing a taste of Cuban culture to our program with Salsa dancing every Tuesday from 6.30pm. All abilities and ages are welcome to join this free online class. Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88389841932 Meeting ID: 883 8984 1932 Passcode: 028206

01.01.2022 Love this from our partners at #NorthernFutures.

01.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism. Violence against women is the resul...t of longstanding inequalities and disrespectful attitudes towards women in every day life. Sometimes it's overt. But more times than not, it's so subtle or ingrained, we do it ourselves without even questioning it. Over the next 16 days, in our Facebook and Instagram stories, we'll be sharing 16 ways each of us can do our bit to move attitudes forward in our communities, with a series of graphics developed by Women's Health in the North. Please share them! #16DaysOfActivism