Bellarine Peninsula Community Events
History & Heritage:
* Bellarine Historical Society: Discover the area’s past. Open to the public every Sunday until the end of December, 10.30am-12.30pm, and on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, at the Courthouse Museum, 11 High St, Drysdale. bellarinehistory.org or contact Ann on 0407-234 541.
Social & Community Groups:
* Ocean Grove Day VIEW: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 360Q, Queenscliff, 10.30am for 11am. oceangroveday.viewclub@gmail.com
* Ocean Grove Snooker Club: The Avenue Avengers team is looking for new players! The club has 12 teams and has been running for 49 years. Matches are competitive and amiable, with refreshments provided. Contact 0448-391 366.
* Portarlington Playgroup: Unstructured play for children aged 0-4 years in a relaxed environment with facilities. Free to attend, Wednesdays 10am-11.30am at Parks Hall,Portarlington.
* The Big Read: Meets every other Wednesday from February 5, 10.30am-noon, Ocean Grove Senior Citizens’ Club, 101 The Terrace. contact Paul on 0425-110 792.
* Bellarine Presbyterian Church: Services held Sundays at 10am, Ocean Grove Senior Citizens’ Clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Rev Brett Cummins 0438-218 864, secretary Neil Mansfield 0405-064 976.
Activities & Entertainment:
* Ballroom Dance: Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday November 29, 7.30pm-10.30pm, $10 includes supper. Music by Puff. 0400-500 402.
* Barefoot Bowls: Point Lonsdale Bowls Club,every Friday and Sunday evening during the holidays. Live music every second Sunday. 5258 1150.
* Live Music: Bellarine Country Music Group meets Friday nights at Belmont Park pavilion, music 7pm-10pm, $10 entry.
* Croquet: Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Rd, Tuesdays from 10am for training. Bring a friend!
Ocean Grove Library Programs:
* Seed Saving for Beginners: Tuesday 25 November, 11am-noon.
* Book Chat: Wednesday 17 December, 2pm-3pm.
* Tech Help: Thursdays 3pm-4pm – drop in session.
* Preschool Story Time: Mondays 10.30am-11.30am.
* Youth Collective: Tuesdays 4pm-5pm (ages 12-18).
* Toddler Time: Wednesdays 9.30am-10am.
* Baby Time: Thursdays 11.30am-11.50am.
* After School Program: Thursdays 3.45pm-4.45pm.
Community Groups and Activities in ocean Grove, Drysdale, and Barwon Heads – November 2023/2024
This guide provides information on a variety of community groups and activities available in and around Ocean Grove, Drysdale, and Barwon Heads, Victoria, as of late November 2023. Details are based on the provided text and supplemented with current information where available.
Senior Citizens & Social Activities
* Ocean Grove Senior Citizens: Located at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, this group offers a range of weekly activities. These include snooker, chess, and indoor bowls on Tuesdays at 1pm; bingo on wednesdays at 1.30pm; a ukulele class at 2pm on Wednesdays; a chord club jam session at 4pm on Wednesdays; craft & chat, snooker, cards 500, and social afternoons on Thursdays at 1pm; and cards 500 on Fridays at 1pm. An afternoon tea dance is also available through the Life activities Club (Geelong Inc) on Thursdays from 2-4pm at Belmont Park Pavilion, with an entry fee of $5. Contact Barbara at 0419-511 for details regarding Hill Hall activities ($5 entry, comfy casual clothing and flat shoes recommended).https://www.lifeactivitiesclub.org.au/
* TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally): Meets Mondays from 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Sessions include weigh-in, group therapy, and relaxation. Cost is $5 per session or $54 annually.Contact Bev at 0421-636 830.
* Drysdale Ladies Probus Club: Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 10.30am at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. Contact Raelene at 4244 0376. Probus clubs are generally for retired or semi-retired people. https://probusaustralia.com.au/
Community & Support Groups
* Drysdale Day VIEW: Supports The Smith Family by fundraising and providing friendship, focusing on supporting disadvantaged students. Meetings are held at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month. Contact Margaret at 0431-636 090. https://www.view.org.au/
* Ocean Grove Evening VIEW: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm, also supporting disadvantaged children through education. Contact oceangroveevening.viewclub@gmail.com. https://www.view.org.au/
* CWA (Country Women’s Association): Two branches are listed.
* ocean Grove CWA: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 2.30pm.Contact Kareen at 0419-246 346 or Janis at 5255 4585. https://cwa.org.au/
* Drysdale CWA: Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Drysdale RSL, Princess St, drysdale, followed by afternoon tea. They are actively recruiting new members.Contact Jenni at 0452-258 333. https://cwa.org.au/
Hobbies & Interests
* Book Club: Meets on Wednesdays at 10.30am.Contact Paul at 0425-110 792 or Dianne at 5255 1372.
* art Classes: Held on Fridays at 9am. (Location not specified in the original text, further inquiry needed).
* Writers’ Group: Meets at Arts Hub, Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads, on the first Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. New members are welcome. Contact dorothy.johnston@hugonet.com.au.
Please Note: Contact information is current as of the provided source material.It is always recommended to confirm details directly with the group organizers, as schedules and contact details can change.
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