The Geelong City Parish, UCA

Wesley Playgroup

Location: Wesley Centre Hall
Monday 10am—11:30am during term time
Thursday 10am—11:30am during term time
Co-ordinator: Naomi Barnes
Cost per week: $2.50 for one child; $3.50 for more than one
(if 2nd child is over 6 months)

A fun place for parents and kids in the heart of the city. The Wesley Centre Playgroup welcomes you to our big, airy room with toilet and kitchen facilities, a safe, enclosed playground and a private courtyard. We provide a perfect place for relaxing with your kids and enjoying the company of other parents.

Each week there is activity-based play (organised by parents on a roster basis) as well as time for the kids to access the wide range of toys and games, and interact with each other. Morning tea is a highlight fo everyone.

Places are limited: please contact the WCLE office on 5229 0719.



Meditation Practice

Location: Wesley Uniting Church Chapel
Wednesday 10 am or 6pm during term time
Facilitator: Bevianne Fitch
Cost: $30 per term
This group meets for half an hour and is available to those who have completed the 5 week Introduction to Meditation program. Registration is through the facilitator.

Walking Groups
 Every Friday or every 3rd Saturday
Co-ordinator: Bruce Howard

Friday Walkers This group meets each Friday at 10am for a variety of short or long walks in different locations each week (new walkers contact WCLE office for the weekly meeting point).

Wesley Walkers meet at Wesley Uniting Church at 9:30am once a month (the 3rd Saturday) for a longer walk—each month in a different location, and always with a good coffee afterwards!

New walkers most welcome! Bring lunch, drink and clothing to suit the weather. Walks may be changed to suit weather conditions. Phone the Wesley Centre office on 5229 0719 for more information including up-to-date details of times and destinations for either group.

Wesley Walkers Program 2008

Date 3rd Saturday of each month Leave Wesley 9:30 a.m.
     
February 16 Point Lonsdale  
     
March 15 Portarlington  
     
April 19 Lorne - Hendersons Falls  
     
May 17 Lake Elizabeth  
     
June 21 Anakie Gorge  
     
July 19 Balyang Sanctury - Queens Park  
     
August 16 Eastern Beach - Rippleside  
     
September 20 Waurn Ponds Creek  
     
October 18 Aireys Inlet Cliff Walk  
     
November 15 Barwon Heads, year-end party  
     

Bring lunch, drink and clothing to suit the weather.
Walks may be changed due to weather conditions.

GOOD WALKING! and good coffee

Download the Wesley Walkers program here (wesley_walkers.pdf, 62k)

Craft Group

 Wednesday 10:30am—3:00pm
Co-ordinator: Carole Hey

If you enjoy being crafty, join this group of ladies for some convivial company. As well as doing their own craft, they create toys and other items for organisations such as the Leprosy Mission and World Vision.

 

A chance to enjoy your hobby while helping others.

Fitness for Over 50s Group

 Monday 10:30 – 11:30am
Co-ordinators: Ruth Fagg, Mavis Dunstan

An exercise group for women over 50—a chance to get together, stay fit and have fun doing gentle exercises in a comfortable and discreet environment. This very popular fitness group combines gentle floor work (mats are provided) and chair-based exercises with a good dose of laughter and camaraderie. Comfortable loose clothing is appropriate to be able to participate fully.

Places are limited so for more information please contact the Wesley Centre office on 5229 0719.

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Other activities offered through the Wesley Uniting Church include:
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Small groups meeting for Bible Study and faith discussion
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Uniting Church Adult Fellowship groups (Afternoon or Evening meeting times)
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Children’s Club
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Youth Groups (Middle school, Senior)
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Young Adults Group

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