Regular Activities


Wesley Playgroup
Location: Wesley Centre Playgroup Room
Monday and Thursday: 10 am - 11:30 am during term time.
Co-ordinators: Jacinta Rodda and Naomi Barnes
Cost per week: $2.50 for one child; $3.50 for more than one.
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 with activity-based play as well as time for the kids to access the wide range of toys and games. Morning tea is a highlight for everyone.
Places are limited! Please contact the Wesley Centre office on (03) 5229 0719.

Premmie Playgroup
Location: Wesley Centre Playgroup Room
Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Contact: Sue Ellis Telephone: (03) 5272 4781
E-mail: sellis@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Cost per session: $2
For families who have a premature baby, this playgroup provides support and gives the opportunity to share stories about their journey.


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

This group meets each Friday at 10:00 am 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 9:30 am once a month (the third 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. Telephone the Wesley Centre office on (03) 5229 0719 for more information including up-to-date details of times and destinations for either group.

Wesley Walkers Program - 2010
Date Third Saturday of each month Leave Wesley at 9:30 am
20 February Rippleside
20 March Barwon Heads
17 April Anglesea River
15 May Point Lonsdale
19 June Aireys Inlet cliff walk
17 July Queens Park to Fyansford
21 August Moorabool Street to Breakwater
18 September Anakie Gorge
16 October Moggs Creek
20 November Torquay and end of year 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, 61k)

Craft Group
Wednesday 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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, Fun and Fellowship Group for over 60s
Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Co-ordinators: Ruth Fagg and Mavis Dunstan
An exercise group for women over 60 - a chance to get together, stay fit and have fun doing gentle exercises in a comfortable and discreet environment. This fitness group combines gentle floor work and chair-based exercises with a good dose of laughter and camaraderie. Comfortable loose clothing is appropriate and mats are provided.



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