Westcoast Community Centre in Peppermint Grove, Western Australia, Australia | Community centre

Westcoast Community Centre

Locality: Peppermint Grove, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9286 8676

Address: 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove 6011 Peppermint Grove, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.westcoastcommunity.com.au

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25.01.2022 With travel out of WA still off the agenda, do keep an eye out for WCCs Term 3 programme. Itll be going out to members via Mailchimp on Monday 29 June and booking will be available on the website from then as well.

24.01.2022 Westcoast Community Centre Inc. Annual General Meeting this evening (Wednesday 28 September) at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

24.01.2022 WCC is sad to say goodbye to Debra Burn, Manager, Library and Community Development at The Grove Library. Debra has been a staunch supporter of Westcoast Community Centre for many years and we will all miss her cheerful smile and willing attitude enormously. All the very best in your retirement, Debra, and please do stay in touch. ... Regards,

24.01.2022 Its great news that the Covid-19 regulations are easing again as of tomorrow (6 June). We hope that members will take advantage of this and have some fun whilst following the social distancing guidelines that are still in place.

23.01.2022 Weve added three terrific theatre events to our programme: one in September and two in early December. Bookings are open now at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

23.01.2022 WCC recently received a lovely letter from the Penguin Foundation on Phillip Island, thanking our Knit & Crochet for a Cause group for making some little penguin jumpers to assist in the rehabilitation of these beautiful creatures. A well-deserved round of applause to you all! See https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/ for more about our programme and for a copy of the latest WCC e-News.

23.01.2022 When in doubt, check WA.GOV.AU for the latest government advice on social-distancing. Some people are finding the new regulations a little confusing as a number of news stations saying different things. So, in short, the WA Government advises the following - effective as of Monday 27 April: Indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed (an increase from the current 2-person limit), but only at: * weddings and funerals * outdoor personal training (n...o shared equipment) * home opens and display village inspections * If a single household has more than 10 people, that household remains exempt from this new rule. ** All other restrictions remain in place for now.** See more

23.01.2022 WCC members enjoyed a walk at Jackadder Lake this morning, making the most of the autumn sunshine (while it lasts!). Afterwards, walkers bought takeaway coffees from the local caf and enjoyed them whilst chatting in the seating area near the lake. Delightful! Join us for more autumn walks on Monday and Wednesday next week. For more details and to book see https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

23.01.2022 Members enjoyed a great day out at AQWA at Hillarys Boat Harbour on Monday 10 August, discovering more about WAs spectacular marine life. The day was well rounded by a delicious lunch and good company.

23.01.2022 Michelle Kickett is back with another great afternoon of culture and painting on Friday 6 November, 4 - 7pm. We'll enjoy a short presentation on Aboriginal culture and the importance of art to a people who had no written language, and then move on into a workshop that will have participants completing a stretched canvas of indigenous painting. Michelle will offer her expertise and guidance throughout and we can all enjoy a glass of wine towards the end of the evening. Cost: $60 members, $65 non-members. Book here: https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

22.01.2022 Westcoast Community Centre would like to celebrate National Volunteer Week (18 24 May) by acknowledging the generous ongoing contribution our volunteers make. WCC has been providing learning / leisure activities and volunteering opportunities in the Western Suburbs since 1993 and is able to do so because of support from volunteers, who form the backbone of the organisation. They provide tuition, resources and assistance to make courses accessible and affordable to the community. At this uncertain time its more important than ever to recognise and acknowledge our Volunteers unwavering support and generosity. We look forward to seeing you all again once WCC is back up and running.

20.01.2022 Term 4 starts today, with our Monday walking group, followed by Zumba Gold on Tuesday 13 October and Mini Golf on Wednesday. For information on all Term 4 activities and to download the latest e-News, go to https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/

20.01.2022 Great new activities in the WCC Term 3 programme. For more details, see our website at www.westcoastcommunity.com.au

19.01.2022 What birdlife are you seeing when out on your daily walks, WCC?

19.01.2022 WCC members enjoyed a very well organised 7-day tour to Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Esperance and Hyden last week. Highlights definitely included a visit to the Kalgoorlie Superpit, where WCC members donned 'stylish' disposable overalls (the height of fashion!), North Hannan Tourist Mine and Wave Rock. #WestcoastCommunityCentre #wanderoutyonderWA #community

19.01.2022 Did you visit Sculpture by the Sea down at Cottesloe Beach this year, or did Covid-19 restrictions make that impossible? Either way, there are some terrific Virtual Tour videos available for you to view. These were kindly produced by the Minderoo Foundation due to the early closure of the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe exhibition due to COVID-19; the videos by Hayden Fortescue include tour a lovely commentary by Kirsten Hay. https://sculpturebythesea.com/cotte/minderoo-virtual-tour/

18.01.2022 On Saturday 14 November WA's hard interstate borders will be opening up. Please continue to be mindful, take appropriate precautions and stay well. #WestcoastCommunityCentre #COVID19 #community

17.01.2022 WA has so much to offer! Join WCC on one of our great outings in and around Perth this term, such as: Historic York and York Olive Oil Company, Optus Stadium - Behind the Scenes Tour, Perth-Fremantle return lunch cruise, Jazz on the lawn at Government House - and heaps more. To enrol now, call 9286 8676 (leave a message) or go to https://www.westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme #adultlearning #fun #wanderoutyonder

17.01.2022 Celebrating all things WA, and WASO in particular.

17.01.2022 With the festive season almost upon us, this is a perfect opportunity to get creative in a Christmas-themed art class with Michelle Kickett of Wilura Designs. Participants will complete five unique two dimensional decorations suitable for the tree or as gifts, guided by Michelle. Book now at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme -- spaces are limited. #westcoastcommunitycentre #christmasart

16.01.2022 As ever, George (from our Management Committee) was out for his morning constitutional today. A lovely glimpse of the dawn and swans on the banks of the river. A beautiful way to start the day.

16.01.2022 Another terrific Aboriginal art workshop with Michelle Kickett of Wilura Designs yesterday. We all had great fun and learned a lot. Can't wait for the Term 4 workshop on 5 November!

15.01.2022 Dont forget that the library and cafe are open for business again :)

14.01.2022 A great way to connect with the grandies :)

14.01.2022 What fun! On Monday (19 Oct), members headed off to York to discover more about one of the most beautifully restored towns in Australia, enjoy lunch out at Settlers Inn and visit the York Olive Oil Farm. We stopped off for morning tea - and a photo opportunity - en route! As always, a great day out.

14.01.2022 Catch up with the latest WCC news and activities in our eNews, launched this morning. You can find it at www.westcoastcommunity.com.au

14.01.2022 What luck! The skies stayed clear(ish) on Wednesday and WCC members made the most of it. A happy band of walkers enjoyed a bracing walk at Freshwater Bay, followed by coffee and socialising on the lawns in front of Freshwater Caf. A good morning out for everyone.

13.01.2022 Keeping our members up to date. As always, please refer to https://www.wa.gov.au for more information.

13.01.2022 Enjoy the spring weather being a tourist right here in Perth! Meet at Elizabeth Quay at 9.45am to board the beautiful solar powered Ellie J, cruising up the Swan River under the Causeway Bridge to view the city, Crown Towers and Casino, Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge. Disembark at Claisebrook Cove at 11am for coffee/tea and cakes/sandwiches/biscuits at Toast Cafe (included in price). Depart from Claisebrook Cove at 1pm and arrive back at Elizabeth Quay by 1.50pm. Bookings are open at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

13.01.2022 There are 2 places available for a great visit out to the Hotham Valley Rail this Saturday, 12 September. Dont miss out! For more information and to book, please go to our website at www.westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

12.01.2022 Shedd Aquarium (in Chicago, Illinois) is offering virtual tours of the aquarium as well as behind the scene tours of the conservation work and research it undertakes. Once you get the hang of walking around the complex through Google Maps, its loads of fun. For more underwater fun, take a look at Shedds Facebook page, which is loaded with fascinating videos of the animals that live at Shedd. For a treat, watch rockhopper penguins Annie, Edward and Wellington go explore the Aquarium during lockdown.

11.01.2022 Have you been up to Kings Park lately? Perhaps, like most of us, youve been stuck at home and not been out and about a great deal. In that case, you may like to enjoy a pleasant walk in Kings Park with other WCC members next week on Tuesday and/or Thursday. Itll be an opportunity to catch up with friends, make new ones and to take in the beautiful scenery and views in the park. Bookings are open at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/

10.01.2022 A great day out at Belmont Racecourse last week. See https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/ for information on upcoming WCC activities.

10.01.2022 Good news! With Covid-19 restrictions easing, WCC will be returning to the Grove Precinct for Term 3, starting on 20 July 2020. For more information, see https://www.westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

10.01.2022 The latest edition of the WCC e-News was sent out to members on Monday 1 June. If youd like a copy, please go to our website (https://www.westcoastcommunity.com.au) and click on the e-News link. Youll find some great new events and activities listed for the coming weeks, as well as all our latest news.

09.01.2022 Wow! What a blustery day! But WCC members were out in it this morning anyway, enjoying fun and friendship walking at Lake Claremont. Well done to you all! Hopefully the weather will have cleared up a little by Wednesday 27th, in time for the WCC Freshwater Bay walk.

09.01.2022 This week our Wednesday Walkers will be enjoying a pleasant stroll in Kings Park, followed by coffee at Zamia Cafe. If youd like to join in the walk on 24 June (10 - 11.30am) - or just meet up with everyone for coffee afterwards as part of our new coffee hub group, please head to our website for booking information. https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

08.01.2022 Carole Crommelin, WCC Patron and co-founder, presented outgoing Treasurer Jeni Owens with Hon Life Membership of WCC at the Annual General Meeting on 28 October. Jeni also received a beautiful hand-painted apple in thanks for her 7+ years of dedication to WCC. Well done, Jeni! We'll miss you on the committee, but look forward to seeing you at events as you enjoy a well earned break. Our thanks to Cherie Ryan from The Grove Library for acting as Returning Officer on the night and for her warm welcome to our 2020/21 Management Committee. #westcoastcommunitycentre #volunteering #friendshipandsharing

06.01.2022 Last week, Ewa visited one of the founding Members of Linkwest - the Westcoast Community Centre. Unlike most of our member Centres, Westcoast does not have the...ir own premises - they operate out of the Grove Library Precinct in Peppermint Grove, where they rent a community room. Ewa (pictured with Anne, the Chairperson) also met Westcoast's Administrator, Melissa, and Treasurer, Jeni. Most of the Centre's members are active retirees, who enjoy a variety of activities including: arts and crafts (knitting, crochet, Aboriginal art workshops), exercise, games (Mah-Jong), book club, outings to the theatre, and talks on a variety of topics. Some of the members and volunteers have yet to return to the Centre since COVID, so things are a little quieter than normal - but hopefully everybody will feel safe and confident to join in again soon.

06.01.2022 Sunrise over our beautiful city. Are you going for morning walks to enjoy Perth and its surrounds? (Photo credit: George Sulcs)

06.01.2022 e-News#6 launched this morning. See our website for a copy if youre not already subscribed.

06.01.2022 Oh, I do miss those lemon tarts!

06.01.2022 Missing out on international travel? Then you may like to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where you can enjoy some of the dazzling collection of art and rare beautiful objects via their online exhibitions.

05.01.2022 The Royal Concertgebouw is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The superb acoustics of the "concertgebouw" (concert building)" places it among the finest concert halls in the world, along with Bostons Symphony Hall and the Musikverein in Vienna. To brighten your day, we bring you a livestream of Symphony No. 8 - Dvok - and an interesting explanation of how they coped with social distancing at the Royal Concergebouw during the Covid-19 lockdown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQTgC1KeIcI

05.01.2022 Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness class perfect for beginners of all fitness levels. Viviana Soto is back with more great music, fun and laughter from 10 Nov - 1 December (4 sessions). You'll have such a good time that you'll forget you're having a workout! For more information or to book, see https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

04.01.2022 The looming threat of Covid-19 is stressful for us all, particularly in the face of our disrupted daily routines. But our pets are there for us, come what may, offering support and uncomplicated affection - helping us to cope with social isolation and anxiety. Wed love to see your cat/dog/bunny/bird/other and hear something about them.

04.01.2022 Enrolments for the WCC Term 4 Programme (Oct - Dec) are open! There's a bumper line up of events and activities to get members (and friends) out and about to enjoy time together in beautiful WA. Don't miss out! See www.westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

04.01.2022 Another great event at The Grove Library.

04.01.2022 Great to see this new crossing near Wearne Cottesloe, which is where WCC started all those years ago.

04.01.2022 Connect online with WCC eNews#3! We launched the latest edition of our eNews this morning, packed with interesting ideas on how to stay connected online. We hope you enjoy visiting WASO and the State Library in the virtual world and that well see you at our online coffee mornings, bookclub and more. For those who are interested, you can either download the biscuit recipe and instructions for edible finger paints from our website or request them by email.

03.01.2022 Have you ever tried playing croquet? If not, this could be the perfect opportunity! It's a game requiring bravado, a killer instinct and plenty of enthusiasm. All equipment provided, along with assistance and advice from experienced players. Afternoon tea included. Join us for an afternoon of fun at Nedlands Croquet Club on Thursday 22 October, from 1.30 - 3.30pm. Bookings are open at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme.

02.01.2022 Indulge yourself with a Traditional High Tea done the French way at Eli and Matt Patisserie in Subiaco. Saturday 13-Jun-2020 11:30am - 2pm Relax and enjoy some time out in the delightful surroundings of Eli & Matt Patisserie, where every care is being taken to comply with appropriate social distancing and numbers seated in-store are limited at all times. We will be served four selections of finger sandwiches, two scones with jam and cream, four selections of sweets and a choice of French luxury tea or a barista coffee. Special gluten free catering is available on request for a small additional cost. To add some extra sparkle to your day, youre welcome to bring some champagne along (no corkage charges apply). Book now at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

02.01.2022 Have you been going for early morning walks? If not, you might like to start so that you can catch one of these beautiful sunrises. Photo courtesy of George Sulcs and his regular morning walks.

01.01.2022 Sounds like a great evening. Sorry to have missed it!

01.01.2022 Thank you Alex and Town of Mosman Park. What a beautiful start to the day.