Fun, Friends, Feeling Good . . . - Glenorchy City Council

2 — GLENORCHY GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 2011
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COMMUNITY DIARY NOVEMBER 2011
Tuesday 1st November
Volunteer Recruitment Workshop
631 Main Road Berriedale
Do you need to recruit more volunteers or look at some
retention strategies? This workshop will look at what is
effective recruitment and retention, focusing on
Volunteering Australia’s National Standards and
Contemporary recruitment and retention ideas and
methods. Run by the Glenorchy Volunteer Centre and
Volunteering Tasmania, the workshop will be held from
10.30am-12.30pm at the Glenorchy Volunteer Centre.
Numbers are limited please RSVP to Peter on 6231 5550 or
Andrea/Fiona on 6214 4571
2nd – 10th November
Animated Portraits
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
This exhibition features the work of young people from
Glenorchy who have participated in a series of workshops in
digital animation and video. The participants will address the
theme of the portrait in a variety of ways including digital
prints and projections. For further information contact the
MAC on 6214 7633
Friday 4th November
Glenorchy Community Fund Fundraising Dinner
Tattersalls Park Function Centre
Pre dinner drinks commence at 7pm, to be seated at 7.30pm,
costing $65 per person for a two course carvery meal and
dress code is whatever makes you feel special! Funds raised
by the dinner will be used to provide financial assistance to
community groups and organisations within the Glenorchy
Local Government Area. To RSVP you will need to fill out a
form, you can obtain this by calling 6216 6791 or email
gcf@gcc.tas.gov.au
Saturday 5th November
Car Boot Sale
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 480 Main Road Montrose
Car boot sale from 10am – for bookings or enquiries contact
0411 727 638
Saturday 5th November
Glenorchy Gardens Mini Market / Fair 9.30am-3.30pm
26 Vieste Drive Glenorchy
Items for sale are fresh produce, chutneys, jams, knick
knacks, ornaments, furniture, clean clothes, new knitting (eg
booties, beanies) cake stall, book stall – something for
everyone! Free Giveaways – TV’s!
At 10am there will be a sausage sizzle ($2 per sausage)
12Noon soup and sandwiches in the main dining room $5 per
head, payable at the door and at 2pm Devonshire teas will be
available for $5 also payable at the door.
For further information contact Lyn on 6274 1800
Sunday 6th November
St John’s Parish Fair
Bowden Street, Glenorchy
Come and enjoy all the fun of a traditional parish fair with
music, food and games as well as many stalls. Bring the
family, the kids will love it! From 11am.
8th November – 29th November
Steps to the Future
Free Alcohol & Other Drugs Course
A Guide For Young Parents
West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Avenue
West Moonah
All sessions are free and commence at 12.30pm until
2.30pm. Each session includes free adjunct child care,
support with transport and a shared lunch. For further
information contact 6216 6371 or 0418 339 898
10th, 17th, 24th November & 1st December
Steps to the Future – Learning Pathways for Young
Mothers & Glenorchy LINC
Creative Me! – Program Six – Thursday’s
Glenorchy LINC – 4 Terry Street Glenorchy
Creative Me! Is a craft based programme that helps young
children become more confident learners. It includes
reading, music and artistic activities. Creative Me! Is a great
environment for making new friends and enjoying seeing
your child grow. Contact 6216 6770 or 0418 339 898
Friday 11th November
Loose Canon
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
Loose Canon first performed at the Moonah Arts Centre in
2010 and created a lot of interest. These 16 accomplished
acapella singers perform a wide range of music from
Baroque and Renaissance music to the present day.
For further information contact the MAC on 6214 7633
Saturday 12th November
Movement to Music Sessions
Old Memorial Hall, Main Road Claremont
5 door prizes, Disco Dance, Rock n Roll & DJ Music! $5 entry
fee and if from 10am-1pm, bring refreshments. Specialises in
disability groups, audience participation is encouraged.
Peter Haugland is also available for guitar tuition and is
available for all functions.
For further information contact 6273 3670 / 0408 121 122
Saturday 12th November
Armistice Day Picnic in the Park
Cooinda Park, Springfield Avenue West Moonah
A picnic in the park to celebrate Armistice Day will be held at
Cooinda Park from 10.30am – BYO food and drinks – All
welcome! Contact Phyl Pears on 6272 6535
Sunday 13th November
Collinsvale School and Community Market
Hall Road Collinsvale
From 10am-2pm there will be Arts, Crafts, local produce and
bric a brac – something for everyone!
16th – 23rd November
Claremont College Annual Exhibition
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
This exhibition presents the work of year 11 and 12 students
from Claremont College. The work of these young artists
achieves a high degree of quality and sophistication and
covers a wide range of art forms from fashion to drawing
and digital art technologies. For further information contact
the MAC on 6214 7633
Thursday 17th November
Wayne Elliot in Concert – 7.30pm
Glenorchy Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road
The Country Music Club of Southern Tasmania presents in
concert Tamworth Country Music entertainer Wayne Elliot.
Cost is $5 per person and is payable at the door.
For further information contact 6272 4003
Thursday 17th November
‘Try Disc Golf’
Poimena Reserve, off Wakehurst Road, Austins Ferry
Same rules as golf but a Frisbee is used instead of a gold
ball. A quick growing sport with an excellent local course, all
equipment and tuition provided free! Presented by GOLD
over 50’s program – from 10.30am-12.30pm why not try
something totally different? Contact Paul on 6233 8728
Saturday 19th November
Movement to Music Sessions
Old Memorial Hall, Main Road Claremont
5 door prizes, Disco Dance, Rock n Roll & DJ Music! $5 entry
fee and if from 10am-1pm, bring refreshments. Specialises in
disability groups, audience participation is encouraged.
Peter Haugland is also available for guitar tuition and is
available for all functions.
For further information contact 6273 3670 / 0408 121 122
infoline@gcc.tas.gov.au
19th & 20th November
Beading with Rachel Nelson-Smith
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
Cost: $150 Time: 10am-4pm
If beadwork conjures up images of hippies and dangling,
useless, crafts-market jewellery, Nelson-Smith will make
those nightmares vanish. Rachel is a master bead weaver
pushing the boundaries of improvisational bead weaving and
it is a rare privilege to have her workshop at the Moonah
Arts Centre. Book early as numbers will be limited –
experience is required. Contact the MAC on 6214 7633
25th November – 8th December
A Common Thread
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
This exhibition celebrates International Day of People with
Disability and features work of artists supported by three
organisations- Cosmos Recreational Service, Life without
Barriers and Oak Services.
For information contact MAC on 6214 7633
Saturday 26th November
Goodwood Get Crafty and Family Fun
Giblins Reserve, Goodwood
From 11am-2pm there will be a free BBQ, craft displays, craft
for sale and lots of activities for children. This is a joint
project of the Goodwood Community Precinct and the
Goodwood Community Centre. For further information
contact Sue on 6216 6369 or Rachael on 6272 2560
Saturday 26th November
Mass for Infants and Children who abide in God’s
presence. St John’s Catholic Church, Bowden St
Families who have experienced the death of an infant or
child are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11am
Sunday 27th November
Stoneman’s Garden Centre Community Food Swap
94 Grove Road Glenorchy
What do you usually do with excess lemons from the tree in
your backyard? All too often they go to waste – so why not
swap them? Stoneman’s Community Food Swap is open to
anybody who grows their own fresh produce. No money
changes hands, making it a very cost effective way for
people to obtain fresh, local fruit and vegies as well as
swapping information and ideas. Food Swap will be held from
10am-12noon. We look forward to seeing everyone there with
their goodies! For further information contact 6273 0611 or
visit the website www.stonemans.com.au
Tuesday 29th of November
Claremont Progress Association Annual Meeting
7.30 at the Claremont RSL, Bilton Street, Claremont
All Welcome. Guest Speaker Phil Butler from the Glenorchy
Historical Society
Enquiries to Martin Watkins on 6249 2671
Saturday 3rd December
“It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” Family
Fun Event. Benjafield Park, Hopkins Street Moonah
From 1pm-4pm come dressed in a Christmas costume, free
entry, free fun for the whole family including balloons,
sausage sizzle, giveaways, colouring in, bubbles, craft,
competitions, Glenorchy Mobile Activity Centre and Dad’s
Day Out activities. For further information contact 6216 6722
Monday 5th December
Glenorchy Volunteer Centre Open Day
631 Main Road Berriedale
To celebrate International Day of Volunteering, the
Glenorchy Volunteer Centre is having an information session
on the history of the centre from 2pm-3pm. Colin Denison
will make a presentation on the history of the centre and the
surrounding area. Stay for a cuppa, a chat and find out more
about volunteering. Everyone is welcome!
For further information contact 6216 6791
To list your community event in the community diary, send your information to infoline@gcc.tas.gov.au by the 2nd
Wednesday of each month. (No liability accepted if, for whatever reason, your submission is not included.)
2011 IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE
Immunisation sessions are held at the Civic Centre, Cooper St,
Glenorchy between 2pm & 3pm on the second Wednesday of each
month: November 9th, December 14th. The following vaccines are
available free for the listed age groups.
Other vaccines available at cost include: Seasonal Influenza, Meningococcal,
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis, and Chicken Pox.
More information please telephone Councils Environmental Health Office on 6216 6797
TELL US WHEN WE CAN DO BETTER
We want to hear your complaints and any ideas about
how we could do better. We need to hear from you
when the service we provide is not up to standard.
We need your input so we can look at ways to
improve the way we do our work.
If you have something to tell us,
please call or write to:
Customer Service Contact Officer
PO Box 103 Glenorchy 7010
PH: 1800 422 999
ALL COMPLAINTS ARE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY
Weekly garbage collection services are
available for Glenorchy Residents.
For residents who prefer a weekly garbage collection service,
the Council has a special residents arrangement* with Veolia
Environmental Services to collect your wheelie bin from your property
on alternate weeks, separate to the standard Council fortnightly
service. This arrangement attracts an additional charge payable
direct to Veolia Environmental Services.
This effectively provides a weekly collection service
for those residents who wish to have a weekly collection service.
For more information on this service, please contact Veolia
direct on 6244 0000 and they will provide you with all the details.
* Only available to standard service of 140 litre bin.
Not available for commercial collections.