On the lookout for blokes
The Bunch of Blokes program began last year as a social
group for men looking for new ways to get together.
After a successful beginning, the group is now looking
to expand its numbers and share its activities with other
members of the community.
Last year provided many highlights for the ‘blokes’
with successful activities that ranged from a small scale
gardening project in the form of a window planter box
growing herbs, to cooking up a tasty shared meal.
A particular favourite for many of the men was a trip to
the southern suburbs, including a detour to Bridgewater.
Several commented it was “a ripper of a day”. The group
is now planning a swag of exciting activities for a bigger,
brighter 2015.
Bunch of Blokes is open to men living in the Council area
who are over 65 and have experienced some form of loss
in their life - such as loss of licence, partner or health
issues. The group meets at a central location on a Thursday
afternoon and transport is available if required. For further
information please contact the Community Services Team
at Council on 8405 6804.
Who’s In Charge program
This is a free eight-week program for parents experiencing
abuse/violence at home by their adolescent child. Targeting
parents with 8 to 18 year old children, this informal
group assists parents with information and strategies to
regain control of behaviour, improve their confidence in
addressing conflict, increase family functioning, individual
and family wellbeing. Morning tea is provided.
The program takes place at Wandana Community Centre
from 9.30am-12pm, starting on Tuesday 10 February. For
more information contact Reconnect Early Intervention
Officer Trevor Cresswell on 8405 6862 or by email
Port Adelaide Enfield Reconnect Program also offers
individual support to families and young people who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness. Reconnect provides a
holistic approach to working with families which includes
counselling, mediation, advocacy, and practical support.
For more information about the Reconnect program please
contact Diana Ciampa on 1800 448 999.
Enfield Community
Centre updates
As reported in the last edition of Pen2Paper,
Enfield Community Centre will be closed until
31 May for major works.
The Enfield Community Centre, located on Regency
Rd, Enfield, is a Council-owned and managed facility
for the use and enjoyment of local residents. The
well-equipped centre hosts a number of regular
groups and is often visited by more than 400 people
each week.
When the centre reopens on 1 June, many of the
popular community programs will recommence
and will welcome new participants if you would
like to join in.
The Enfield Lunch Club evolved from a short term
cooking class delivered by a Council volunteer
and will recommence later in the year. The club
enables people to connect and enjoy a nutritious
and affordable lunch costing only $4 for a three-
course meal.
During 2014, a partnership between Council and
the Prospect Centre, a senior secondary school that
supports students in developing their vocational,
social, academic and recreational skills, has given
students the opportunity to undertake community-
based learning. This has clear benefits for the local
community while also helping the students to realise
the value of their work. A number of students assisted
in meal preparation during the week, with one
returning to assist in serving each Friday.
Celtic and international folk dance workshops were
also held at the centre during 2014. These were
targeted at people living with a disability and their
carers, and catered for people who use wheelchairs.
When the centre reopens it will also have a new
coordinator, Liz, who has been based at Hillcrest
Community Centre. Liz will be at Enfield 9am-5pm
Monday - Friday. David, who was previously at
Enfield, is now based at Hillcrest Mondays,
Tuesday and Friday.
From February, Hillcrest Community Centre will
become a temporary home for some of Enfield
Community Centre’s programs, while Enfield is closed
for renovations. In particular, Yoga with Maria will
be offered on both Monday evenings and Thursday
mornings, starting from Monday 2 February, 7-8.15pm
and Thursday 5 February 9.30-11am. For more
information call Maria on 0411 384 486.
Also moving to Hillcrest Community Centre from
Enfield is Folland Tai Chi. The classes will be offered
weekly on Friday mornings 9-10am, starting on
Friday 6 February. For more information call Vandra
on 0419 243 671 or Valerie on 0406 296 499 for more
information or just come along.
The Yoga and Tai Chi classes are suitable for adults of
all ages and for both beginners those with experience
of Yoga and or Tai Chi.
Trevor and Nicole from
our Reconnect team
