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22.01.2022 Thank you to all the wonderful people who came and pulled the garden back into shape yesterday!! Hot day but so rewarding and fun. Even our fury friend helped - sort of. So great to meet new neighbors too! I know this is going to be a wonderful journey of building a fabulous community garden. We'd love you to join us. Contact us at [email protected] NB: We would be so happy to receive donations of seedlings if you have too many for your garden at home! Also looking... for manure and mulch. doesn't hurt to ask! Next planned activities. When: Thursday 26th Nov What: More garden maintenance and some Summer veg planting Where: Mernda Community House, 2 Heals Rd Mernda Time: 10-12pm at Mernda Community House Garden Discussion Group When: Friday 27th Nov What: Guest speaker Mat Odgers will talk about growing vegies and much more! Where: Zoom (email us for the link [email protected]) Time: 1-2.30pm

21.01.2022 Places still available!! 'Drawing together’ is a fun, relaxed creative art program suitable for the absolute beginner through to the more experienced art enthusiast. Participants will explore the basics of drawing using materials that are easily accessible in their own home: pens, pencils, textas, crayons, etc. Luci Callipari-Marcuzzo is multidisciplinary artist, mother, researcher, arts worker, curator and writer, and has experience working in gallery focused educative publ...ic programs. When: 14 Oct to 16 Dec Where: Zoom Day: Wednesdays 6-7pm Cost: $50 for the term Register: [email protected] See more

20.01.2022 Our wonderful Art for Kids (Wednesdays) tutor Dani is back for another term of creativity and inspiration for kids 5-7yrs. Don't wait, book now. When: Wednesdays 4-5pm Dates: 7 Oct to 9 Dec... Where: Zoom Cost: FREE Registrations: [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 Helen's classes have been hugely popular and we have had the pleasure of meeting such talented and creative students! Book now for a few remaining spots. [email protected]

18.01.2022 If you are needing some extra support reach out.

17.01.2022 Mernda & Doreen Community Concert and End of Year Celebration!! Celebrate the end of 2020 with us.... Discover local talents, join art activity, collect a fun pack and have fun conversations.... Fri Dec 18th 6.30-8pm Online via Zoom Let us know you are coming by clicking on the link and filling in the form. https://forms.gle/VnhEVMY6UMKWiAqA8 0475 454 133

17.01.2022 Mernda Community House supports International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism. We thank Thomastown Neighborhood House for this post and their efforts towards this campaign. We hope that our Mernda community is holding strong. #CallItOut Safe Steps: 1800 015 188... In Touch Multicultural Centre against Family Violence: 1800 755 988 Orange Door: 1800 319 355 Men’s Line 1300 78 99 78 Switchboard Victoria Rainbow Door 1800 729 367 See more

16.01.2022 I know! An abundance of opportunity to join us at Mernda Community House - so please do! Women's Shed is coming to you!! If you are interested in knowing more about this exciting program please join us! We are so excited to get this program started and we have a wonderful space to set up. So if you have been thinking it would be great to learn how to use power and hand tools or learn how to make great things out of wood - join us! I know we are going to meet a bunch of wonder...ful women. When: Friday 30th Oct Time: 10-11am Where: Zoom for now Email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 We are so excited to be starting (or re-starting) a gardening group! New things have been happening at the Community House while we have been working from home. We have new rain water tanks, new front fence and soon a covered deck out the back where i know we will be sharing stories and laughter soon! With all the new additions to the House we need lots of help to get the garden thriving once again. If you are interested in all things gardening and want to help build a wond...erful gardening program at the Community House or just want to come and join us to learn new things and listen to guest speakers, please join us. When: Every second Friday 1-2.30pm, Starting Oct 6th Where: Zoom for now Cost: FREE Email: [email protected]

14.01.2022 Mernda Community House hosted its first ever virtual Multicultural Neighbourhood Dinner on Saturday. Members from our Mernda/Doreen community gathered together via Zoom to meet others in the neighbourhood and watch amazing performances while enjoying home delivered meals from local restaurants. We are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response from the participants and hope to host similar events in the future. We, the staff and Volunteers at the Mernda Community House... would like to thank Diana Nguyen ,@Nishtha and @Hithanjanee for the performances and Karan's Indian Restaurant , Mernda Kebab House and Shanghai Blossom Restaurant for the meals. And a big shout out to all the participants who made the evening a success See more

14.01.2022 Weaving Community Harmony We are on the job! We are knitting and crocheting away so that we can create a place of colour and wonder at Mernda Community House. I have been crocheting butterflies thanks to the wonderful Jeannie's inspiration. I can't wait to put them up around the Community House so little kiddies can enjoy them. Crochet mushrooms coming next!... If you want to join us in this creative project email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Art Therapy with the wonderful Liz Kennedy is back! Join Liz to give yourself some time to focus on life's journey. Express it through art and find the joy in being creative. When: Wednesdays 1-2.30pm Where: Zoom... Dates: 8th Oct - 17th Dec Cost: FREE Email: [email protected] See more

13.01.2022 Pilates is back again for Term Four! Want to build up inner core strength from the comfort of your own home? Want to be instructed by a highly experienced, supportive and overall wonderful Pilates Instructor? Register now. All levels and ages (adults). [email protected]

13.01.2022 Does technology make you run the other way? Are you asking your kids to help you use your phone and tablet? Would you like to be more confident using Zoom and other smart device functions to connect with family and others? Join us for morning tea and share some stories. We can help. ... Friday 9th October, 10-11:15am Via Zoom (we can help you use Zoom to join us) Email us at [email protected] See more

13.01.2022 Koorie Youth Program! Join Rex and the Youth Team during Term 4 and connect with your local mob virtually. Online Cultural connection activities for young Aboriginal people aged 14 - 18 years residing in the City of Whittlesea.... Cultural connection activities and programs Have a laugh, yarn, cook some tucker and interact with other young Aboriginal people in your local area Participate in leadership workshops for young Aboriginal people and learn skills to become a leader and a voice for your community. Find out what opportunities are available for you locally When: Thursdays during Term 4, 2020 Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Location: Registration is a must. Link to Microsoft Teams will be provided. Cost: Free Information contact: Rex Taylor (Youth Worker) 9404 8800 Email: [email protected] All activities are supervised by Council’s Youth Services staff See more

12.01.2022 Adult Art Class - NEW 'Drawing together’ is a fun, relaxed creative art program suitable for the absolute beginner through to the more experienced art enthusiast. Participants will explore the basics of drawing using materials that are easily accessible in their own home: pens, pencils, textas, crayons, etc. Luci Callipari-Marcuzzo is multidisciplinary artist, mother, researcher, arts worker, curator and writer, and has experience working in gallery focused educative public ...programs. When: 14 Oct to 16 Dec Where: Zoom Day: Wednesdays 6-7pm Cost: $50 for the term Register: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Exciting news today for communities of 3754! Last week the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence MP announced a grant $110,000 to help us extend Mernda Community House. It’s only two years since we received funding to establish Mernda Community House and it’s already a thriving hub of community activity and connection. The new space will be a great resource for the community.. a space to meet, learn, connect and cook! Was great to have the Community Advisory Group ...online at the online announcement to meet the Minister. Thanks to Danielle Green MP - Member for Yan Yean and the City of Whittlesea for supporting us. Here we are in the paper. https://ncreview.com.au//mernda-community-house-extension/ See more

09.01.2022 Join our English Conversation Class and meet wonderful people from your local community. We deliver these classes in collaboration with PRACE. Our Tutor Tina is so wonderful! We'd love to meet you! These classes are supported by our volunteers. Eligibility criteria apply (must have PR or blue medicare card). Email: [email protected]

09.01.2022 Wonderful creative artistry using cotton buds and forks! Thanks Dani for a great Term Three of Art for Kids and to all the wonderful 'budding' artists!

06.01.2022 Have a listen to this beautiful rendition of Avi Wisnia's song "Pass Over" by Greenbrook Singers! Sure to bring and tear of joy to your eye! Paintings from our talented art students are featured.

06.01.2022 Join us for some hip hop body moves - Bollywood style! Email: [email protected] Starts tomorrow 5-6pm Via zoom.

06.01.2022 NEW!!!! Join us and our wonderful tutors for our ONLINE Homework Club! Bring your homework or ask for some support for English, Math and everything in between. You don't have to live in Mernda to join in! All welcome. Starts: 15 October... Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 -5.30pm Where: ONLINE Register: [email protected] See more

04.01.2022 The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a widely recognised global campaign that runs from the 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to the 10th December (Human Rights Day). Join us on the 10th of December when the Espresso Legal Van will be setting up at Mernda Community House. When: 10th December 2020... Where: Mernda Community House Time: 10-12pm For further info: 9410 6644 or 9401 6655 See more

03.01.2022 Mernda Community House will be closed until further notice but that doesn't mean we are hibernating. Our wonderful tutors will be delivering classes remotely. Now more than ever we want to stay connected to you and support you through these tough times as best we can. Stay tuned for news, email us a message, ask us a question, share some news or just say 'hello'. Staffed Wed - Frid. 0475 454 133 [email protected]

02.01.2022 Here is our Term Four Timetable! We have some new programs, Homework Club, Bollywood Dancing, Gardening Discussion Group and Art Classes for Adults as well as our usual activities. Other events and activities to keep an eye out for include; Mernda Be Connected Morning Tea... Friday October 9th at 10am-11.15am Intro to Bollywood Dancing Thursday 1st Oct 1-2pm via Zoom Women's Shed - Info session (It is tentative date and time...) Friday October 30th at 11am-12pm End of the Year celebration - Mernda community concert Stay tuned... Expression of interest... Enrolment or questions email: [email protected] Have a wonderful School holiday break!

01.01.2022 Join Youth Workers to talk about Queer everything! There will be some information, questions and answers, and a discussion around what a support group could look like online. The best part is you have the option to remain anonymous. For further information about this please get in contact with Audrey! When: 1st Dec... Time: 4pm Where: Zoom Contact: Audrey 0448 354 231 You can register here https://forms.gle/N5JXrPobbZNtrQij9 See more

01.01.2022 Are you over 50? Do you have any funny story to share about technology? Celebrate failures and meet digital mentors at this virtual morning tea. We will also discuss how we can harness the power of technology!... Be Connected Morning Tea Friday 9th October / 10am-11.15am / Online event via ZOOM For more information, email [email protected] or call/text 0475 454 133. Don’t worry, our digital mentors will help you join the event. *If you know anyone who is over 50 and has struggled with tech, please bring them to this event. They are most welcome.

01.01.2022 In these Bollywood dance sessions for 8-15 year olds, you will learn to dance to the latest Bollywood hit songs, learn to express using hands and facial expressions, and also learn some Punjabi Bhangra moves. Bollywood songs and dance are nowadays heavily inspired by hip-hop moves, so prepare yourself to experience some Bollywood dancing infused with hip hop - bollyhop. Cost: FREE Email: [email protected]... E See more