Multicultural Food Festival
A BIG day of fun is to be had at the Hampton Park Multicultural Food Festival. With a giant slide, market stalls, jumping castle, community groups, workshops and a free animal farm, free entertainment and free show bags the event is fit for the whole family. Santa Claus is also expected to make an appearance to give away some festive gifts.
-Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park. Saturday 28 November 10am-2pm. For more information email: enquiries@hpng.com.au
Christmas face painting
THE Bank of Melbourne will be holding free Christmas themed face painting at their Westfield Fountain Gate store.
– 352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, Westfield Fountain Gate. Saturday 28 November 11am – 3pm.
Frankston Ladies Choir performance
AS part of this year’s ‘Springtime Concert Series’ at St John’s Anglican Church, the Frankston Ladies Choir presents “A Christmas Concert.” The afternoon of Christmas entertainment features arrangements of Simon Walters. The three part harmony will showcase jazzy and jubilant “Jingle Bells” along with the sultry tones of “The Prayer” and Leonard’s Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
-St John’s Anglican Church, 27 Childers Street, Cranbourne. Sunday 29 November from 2.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For advanced bookings contact the FLC Secretary on 0498 210 824 or flc-secretary@optusnet.com.au. Tickets $20, conc $15, child $5, includes afternoon tea.
Kitchen Christmas master class with Dani Venn
JOIN Dani Venn, ‘The Wholehearted Cook’ and Masterchef Australia contestant at her one day only master class. Christmas themed delicacies will include a thai prawn salad, spiced roast chook and gingerbread whoopie pie ice cream sandwiches.
-352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, Westfield Fountain Gate. Saturday 28 November at the fresh food precinct, level 2, 11am-2pm.
Narre Warren Seniors
NOVEMBER at Narre Warren Seniors starts off with Cup Day and of course a fashions on the field parade, betting pool and barbecue lunch. Along with a month of bingo and a country and western social afternoon.
– Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre Inc. 192/196 Centre Road, Narre Warren. The sing-along group will be meeting every Tuesday, for a 10am rehearsal in the lead up to the Christmas concert. For more information call 9704 0015.
Our brain, our destiny
THE course will focus on ‘Are changes in our brain making us less human?’ Discussing the human life force on earth and its effect on the atmosphere, biosphere and aqua-sphere the eight sessions will educate and seek views from participants.
-Woodlands Park Retirement Village, Kangan Drive, Berwick each Friday from 2pm to 4pm and will run until Friday 4 December. For more information please call Peter on 9769 8245.
Mental health program
GROW offers a unique 12 step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties. Gold coin donation appreciated.
– Berwick Neighbourhood Centre 112 High Street every Wednesday at 10am. For more information contact the Grow Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au.
De-clutter tips
BURIED in Treasures is a program for people who have issues with hoarding and clutter. The program will introduce participants to new skills and help them to work on their own individual progress, challenges, goals and successes.
– Each, 5/66 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. Every Thursday until Thursday 3 December. Phone 8781 9500 or email kj.gear@each.com.au for more information.
Mental health
Free hearing tests
BETTER Hearing Australia will offer free consultations and hearing tests in Lynbrook to help people who suffer from hearing loss to better manage their condition.
The not-for-profit organisation provides hearing tests, hearing screenings, understanding hearing test results and advice on managing hearing loss or tinnitus.
Better Hearing Australia also runs the Victorian Hearing Aid Bank where eligible people can access free hearing aids.
– Lynbrook Community Centre, corner Lynbrook Boulevard and Harris Street from 9.30am to 4.30pm on 3 December. For further information contact Better Hearing Australia on 1300 242 842 or visit www.betterhearing.org.au.
Walk the centre
CRANBOURNE Park offers health walks where participants are taken by a qualified instructor from the YMCA. Registrations can be taken on the day and participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.40am in the fresh food area and the walk finishes at 8.45am.
Park run
PARTICIPATE with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs Parkrun website for more information.
