Social groups– course guide
To attend one of these social groups, enrolment and a Meeting Place membership is essential. You will be put on a waiting list if a group has no vacancies and you will be notified if a place becomes available. A small room hire fee applies to groups using a room.
Monday
Monday walk and talk
Facilitator: Rosemary McLaughlin
Discover historic Fremantle and surrounds and improve your health by joining this social walking group. Finish with coffee at a café.
Time
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8.00-10.00 am |
Date
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Monday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
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download an enrolment form for this course |
Italian conversation
Facilitator: Donna Mathews
This friendly group meets to practice their good beginner and intermediate Italian.
Time
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11.00 am-12.30 pm
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Date
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Monday (weekly)
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Course duration
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ongoing
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Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle
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Enrol
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download an enrolment form for this course
|
Tuesday
Movies at The Meeting Place
Facilitator: Marion Jefferson
Come and share a favorite DVD every fortnight in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The group take it in turns to bring a film and nibbles to add to the fun.
Time
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7.00-9.30 pm |
Date
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Tuesday (fortnightly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
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download an enrolment form for this course |
Fun cooks and videos
Facilitator: Marion Jefferson
Cook and share a meal together, then relax and enjoy a movie. The minimal cost of the meal and DVD/video are shared amongst the group.
Time
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7.00-9.30 pm |
Date
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Tuesday (fortnightly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Cycling 50s +
Facilitator: Geoff Langley
Join this friendly group for a bike ride around Fremantle and its surrounds. Enjoy a different ride each week and finish with coffee at a café. This group is not for beginners.
Time
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8.00-10.00 am |
Date
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Tuesday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Wednesday
First wednesday bookclub
Facilitator: Ellen Kenny
An opportunity for book lovers to get together and expand horizons through books. Each session discusses a book that the group has read to compare ideas and share personal responses. $21.00 to be paid on enrolment to cover the hire of books.
Time
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7.30-9.00 pm |
Date
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Wednesday (monthly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
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Thursday
Vegi chit chat
Facilitator: Rae Terlecki
Have fun cooking and share a scrumptious vegetarian meal with this friendly group. You do not have to be vegetarian to enjoy the delightful recipies and ideas that are shared by all.
Time
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10.00 am-12.00 noon |
Date
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Thursday (fortnightly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Seniors big day out
Facilitator: Annette Castley
For social, fun loving seniors. Each outing is decided by the group and can be anything from bbqs, picnics, art and cultural excursions to lunch or a movie.
First outing is Thursday 3 May 2012.
Time
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9.30 am-3.00 pm |
Date
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Thursday (fortnightly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
South beach seals
Facilitator: Geoff Langley
Rise early and head to the beach for a brisk walk and a swim. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe afterwards.
(Meet at the beach in front of the kiosk.)
Time
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8.00-10.30 am |
Date
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Thursday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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South Beach, South Beach Promenade, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
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Friday
Bellies and babes
Facilitator: Danielle Senni
This group welcomes pregnant mums, dads and parents with young children and gives the opportunity for a “cuppa” and chat. Share stories and support each other through the child bearing years. For more information contact Danielle on 0404 993 277.
Time
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10.00 am-12.00 noon |
Date
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Friday (fortnightly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Time out to quilt
Facilitator: Ronelle Brossard
A wonderful group for beginners to advanced to share skills, try new techniques or ideas and finally finish projects. Bring your own sewing machines, fabrics and sewing kits.
| Time |
9.00 am-12.00 noon |
| Date |
Friday (Fortnightly) |
| Course duration |
ongoing |
| Location |
The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
| Enrol |
download an enrolment form for this course |
I spy quilts
Facilitator: Lynne Jones
Join this dedicated group of quilters to make a quilt for children in foster care. Materials supplied.
| Time |
9.00 am-12.00 noon |
| Date |
Friday (Fortnightly) |
| Course duration |
ongoing |
| Location |
The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
| Enrol |
download an enrolment form for this course |
French conversation
Facilitator: Phillipa Tomlin
For good beginner and intermediate level French speakers. Emphasis is on using practical everyday French with greater confidence, proficiency and expanding knowledge in all things French.
Time
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9.00-10.30 am
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Date
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Friday (fortnightly)
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Course duration
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ongoing
|
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle
|
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course
|
French conversation
Facilitator: Jane Kirkwood
For good beginner and intermediate level French speakers. Emphasis is on using practical everyday French with greater confidence, proficiency and expanding knowledge in all things French.
Time
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10.00-11.30 am
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Date
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Friday (fortnightly)
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Course duration
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ongoing
|
Location
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The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle
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Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course
|
Intermediate cycling
Facilitator: Colleen McKenney
This group is for those wanting to extend their social riding into something longer and more challenging. Ride at least 30kms then stop for morning tea before riding back. Some rides will include returning to Fremantle by train. Not for beginners.
Time
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8.00 am-12.00 noon |
Date
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Friday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
|
The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Fast cycling group
Facilitator: John Boyd
Social cycling group for advanced riders to ride to a destination, enjoy a coffee and then return. You will need to be able to ride at about 15-20kms/hour and ride up to four hours. The ride can be up to 60kms with destinations all over the metro area or longer trips may return by train.
Time
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7.00-11.00 am |
Date
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Friday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
|
The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace South Fremantle |
Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |
Long walks
Facilitator: Mike Pauly
Enjoy long walks of up to 20kms from Fremantle to Perth. Mike will start with a number of short walks to build up fitness and stamina. Some destinations or longer trips may return by train or bus.
Time
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8.00 start |
Date
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Friday (weekly) |
Course duration
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ongoing |
Location
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Meet at Fremantle Train Station
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Enrol
|
download an enrolment form for this course |