WHITTLESEA Community House is offering a variety of programs in 2022, aimed at teaching members of the community new skills and promoting connections through shared interests.
Fix it Friday is being held to help the community with a range of issues including legal, financial, mental health and Centrelink among many others.
‘Fixers’ will be available either on the phone or in face to face discussions, with the first session running from 10am to 1pm on February 25. For more information and to register, call 9716 3361.
A craft group called Crafternoons will be from 1pm to 3pm on Mondays, with a range of different crafts featuring each week.
All materials will be supplied unless otherwise advised, and there is a fee of $2 per session or $40 per semester. To register, call 9716 3361.
Ukulele lessons have also returned, aimed at beginners who are interested in learning the instrument. Classes are on Mondays from 10am to 11am, with a cost of $50 per term.
More experienced players are encouraged to enquire about the intermediate ukulele group.
A seven-week Welding for Beginners course will be running at the Central Trades Training Centre from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesdays, beginning February 23.
The course includes TIG, MIG, ARC, and sheet metal riveting. The cost for the seven weeks is $50 with $40 for materials and attendees will need to supply their own work boots. To book, call 9716 3361 or email wchi@whittleseach.com.au.
A walking group run by the Heart Foundation is also being held at the Whittlesea Community House. Sessions will run from 9am to 10am on Wednesdays and from 9.30am to 10am on Fridays.
All walkers are welcomed, with the group suited to beginners and intermediate. Walking distance will depend on participants pace and fitness, and well-behaved dogs and prams are welcome.
The Whittlesea Community Garden is also returning for 2022 and will be open from 8.30am to 11.30am on Mondays and from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Thursdays.
People are encouraged to get involved in gardening, art, conversations and coffee, and members to receive their own keys to visit the garden at any time.
All attendees of Whittlesea Community House programs must be fully vaccinated.
For more information on any of the programs and courses on offer, visit wchi.com.au or call 9716 3361.
