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Social groups – course guide

To attend one of these social groups, enrolment and a Meeting Place membership is essential. If the group is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available. 

Monday

Monday walk and talk

Facilitator: Rosemary McLaughlin

Discover historic Fremantle and improve your health by joining this social walking group. Finish with coffee at a café.

Time

8.00–10.00 am

Date

Monday (weekly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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Tuesday

Cycling for 50's Plus

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. 

Time

8.00–10.00 am

Date

Tuesday (weekly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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DVD's at The Meeting Place

Facilitator: Malcolm Dick

Come share a favourite 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

7.00–9.30 pm

Date

Tuesday (fortnightly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Cost

$14 per term  

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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Wednesday

First Wednesday bookclub

Facilitator: Mia Huntley

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 to be paid on enrolment to cover the hire of books.

Time

7.30–9.00 pm

Date

Wednesday (monthly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Cost

$7 per term

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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Thursday

Veggi 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. Minimal cost of ingredients to be shared by group members.

Time

10.00 am–12.00 noon

Date

Thursday (fortnightly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Cost

$20 per term

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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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 9 May 2013.

Time

9.30 am–3.00 pm

Date

Thursday (fortnightly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Cost

$20 per term

Location

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 if you are game. Enjoy a coffee at the café afterwards.

Time

8.00–10.30 am

Date

Thursday (weekly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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African doll making/sewing group

Facilitator: Lynette Buss

The Uthanda Project is a grassroots organisation of people who make dolls for children in South Africa, who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Anyone can make a doll in these workshops. You will learn simple techniques to create a robust doll and a variety of clothing which you can donate to the project.

Time

10.00 am–12.00 noon

Date

Thursday (fortnightly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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Friday

Time out to quilt

Facilitator: Ronelle Brossard

A wonderful group for beginners to advanced to share skills, try new techniques or ideas and finish projects. Bring your own sewing machines, fabrics and sewing kits.

Time

9.00 am–12.00 noon

Date

Friday (fortnightly)

Course duration

Ongoing

 Cost

$14 per term

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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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

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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

10.00–11.30 am

Date

Friday (weekly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Cost

$14 per term

Location

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Enrol

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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

8.00 am–12.00 noon

Date

Friday (weekly)

Course duration

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

6.00–10.00 am

Date

Friday (weekly)

Course duration

Ongoing

Location

Meet at North Fremantle Train Station

Enrol

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Contact us

The Meeting Place
245 South Terrace
South Fremantle
T 08 9335 3394
F 08 9430 8358
E meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am–4.00 pm
Catch the CAT bus In Fremantle and hop off at stop 17

Hilton Community Centre
34 Paget Street
Hilton
T 08 9337 6798
F 08 9337 9623
hiltoncommunity@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am–4.30 pm

Useful documents

Enrolment form


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