Lantern Centre Launch
Week 1 Events
A Morning of Scrabble | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Come and join a group of fellow Scrabble enthusiasts for a morning of playing with words with new friends!
Tea Time | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Please join our Tea Time each Monday morning to connect with other Chinese parents/grandparents in Kingston. We will have a chat with one another, have a cup of tea and snacks and learn some basic English together.
Shot Tower Walk | 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Join Wendy on a bush walk from Kingston Beach to the Taroona Shot Tower and return. Please bring money to purchase a delicious afternoon tea at the shot tower.
Card-Making | 10.00am -11.30am
Whether you're an experienced card-maker or a novice, come along to learn how to make cards. We'll be making two different cards with stamps, ink and co-ordinating cardstock.
Lunch Link | 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Lunch Link is open for senior members of the community to join us for a free lunch of soup and sandwiches. This event is for Seniors only.
Banking and Saving 101 | 7.00pm - 8.30pm
You're never too young or too old to learning how to save money and complete basic banking! Everyone is welcome to come along to gain some basic Financial Management skills.
Little Squirts | 10.00am -11.30am
Parents and carers with children under 5 years old are welcome to join Little Squirts. Each week we have great fun with singing, dancing, instruments, story time, craft and play. Our grownups enjoy a coffee, a tasty home-baked treat and conversation. Join us for fun and friendship.
Introductory Basketball Skills - Gr 3 & 4 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Do you have a child in Grade 3 or 4 keen to learn or brush up on their basic basketball skills? If so, bring them along to this skills session! Led by a qualified coach and player. Good for beginners and improvers. Main ingredient: fun!
An Evening of Praise and Worship | 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Come and join us for a time of singing a variety of hymns and songs from the past through to present-day.
What on Earth is happening with the climate? | 10.00am - 11.00am
Our planet seems to be experiencing some truly strange things linked to weather and climate. Record temperatures, bushfires, dead kelp forests, or declining Arctic sea ice. Are they natural or is this climate change? Come and hear from Dr Xuebin Zhang on what is happening and what we can do in response.
Introductory Basketball Skills - Gr 5 & 6 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Do you have a child in Grade 5 or 6 keen to learn or brush up on their basic basketball skills? If so, bring them along to this skills session! Led by a qualified coach and player. Good for beginners and improvers. Main ingredient: fun!
Basic Felting | 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Whether you're a first-time felter or experienced, come along and join in the fun! We will felt over a block of soap! Felted soap is simply a bar of soap wrapped in wool. The thin wool coat helps soap last longer, and makes slippery bars easier to hang on to. All materials will be provided.
Introduction to Sauerkraut and Kefir | 9.30am - 11.00am
Learn the basics of fermentation. Why it's good for you. How easy it is to do and when you understand the basics how reliable your ferments will be. I will show you that a lot of books and YouTube clips have complicated the process while it can be quite simple. There are a lot of different types of ferments so this could be the start of a whole lot of experimenting.
Oil Painting Basics | 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Come and try oil painting with local artist Fiona Verdouw - the low toxic way! Working off reference photos, Fiona will demonstrate the basics of painting a simple still life and coach you through creating your own.
Rope Work Lessons | 7.00pm - 9.00pm
This event will focus on rope work from an extreme sport perspective, looking at mountaineering, climbing, white water and abseiling setups. Geared at all skill levels. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wool Felt Decoration | 10.30am - 12.00pm
Learn how to sew your own Embroidered Pear Wool Felt Decoration.
Flatwater Kayaking | 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Are you interested in kayaking? Joing us for a kayaking session at Kingston Beach! This will cater to all skills levels. We'll go for a paddle around the river, or perhaps explore the coast, depending on keenness and weather.
Crafternoon | 2.00pm - 3.30pm
People of all ages are welcome to come along for an afternoon of craft and fellowship. Bring a plate of food to share and your craft project, or simply sit and chat and watch others!
Week 2 Events
Tea Time | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Please join our Tea Time each Monday morning to connect with other Chinese parents/grandparents in Kingston. We will have a chat with one another, have a cup of tea and snacks and learn some basic English together.
What on Earth is happening with the climate? | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Our planet seems to be experiencing some truly strange things linked to weather and climate. Record temperatures, bushfires, dead kelp forests, or declining Arctic sea ice. Are they natural or is this climate change? Come and hear from Prof Matt King, Director of the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science on what is happening and what we can do in response.
Card-Making | 10.00am -11.30am
**Additional Session**Whether you're an experienced card-maker or a novice, come along to learn how to make cards. We'll be making two different cards with stamps, ink and co-ordinating cardstock.
Lunch Link | 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Lunch Link is open for senior members of the community to join us for a free lunch of soup and sandwiches. This event is for Seniors only.
Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills | 3.30pm - 5.30pm
How do you present as the best applicant for the job you want? Natasha Taylor will teach you the skills and tips you need to write a resume and prepare for your interview.
Little Squirts | 10.00am - 11.30am
Parents and carers with children under 5 years old are welcome to join Little Squirts. Each week we have great fun with singing, dancing, instruments, story time, craft and play. Our grownups enjoy a coffee, a tasty home-baked treat and conversation. Join us for fun and friendship.
Introductory Basketball Skills - Gr 3 & 4 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Do you have a child in Grade 3 or 4 keen to learn or brush up on their basic basketball skills? If so, bring them along to this skills session! Led by a qualified coach and player. Good for beginners and improvers. Main ingredient: fun!
Introductory Basketball Skills - Gr 5 & 6 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Do you have a child in Grade 5 or 6 keen to learn or brush up on their basic basketball skills? If so, bring them along to this skills session! Led by a qualified coach and player. Good for beginners and improvers. Main ingredient: fun!
Bush Dance | 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Join us for a family-friendly night of fun with LIVE music and LIVE calling at our first-ever bush dance! No prior experience necessary - come along and learn how to dosey-doe. Come along and join us for a night of traditional Australian bush dancing. It is a great way to have fun, be active and meet new people. All ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary, we will teach all the steps.
Introduction to Sauerkraut and Kefir | 9.30am - 11.00am
Learn the basics of fermentation. Why it's good for you. How easy it is to do and when you understand the basics how reliable your ferments will be. I will show you that a lot of books and YouTube clips have complicated the process while it can be quite simple. There are a lot of different types of ferments so this could be the start of a whole lot of experimenting.
Tiny Tots and Toddlers Photoshoot | 10.00am - 11.30am
Bring your little ones and toddlers for a fun interactive morning of sensory play, DIY photo frame with popsicle sticks, finished with a professional digital portrait or printed Polaroid of your choice taken in our pop-up studio to take home.
Interlocking Brick Masters | 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Please join us for an afternoon of Lego displays, games, and building challenges. You don't stop playing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop playing!! Which team will be the Interlocking Brick Masters?
Dumpling Making Masterclass | 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Do you enjoy eating dumplings? Would you like to learn the art of making dumplings from scratch? If so, we invite you to register for our exclusive Dumpling Making Masterclass. Join us as we delve into the secrets of Chinese dumpling making, guided by a seasoned "chef" who has practised their craft with time-tested recipes. Immerse yourself in the experience of making delicious dumplings while relishing the pleasure of sampling freshly made dumplings on-site.
Board Game Fest | 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Board and other fun games. Fun fast party games, card games, strategy and with are all there, to test your skills. Beginners to experts welcome.
Boronia Hill Flora Track and Local Links Walk | 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Join us for a 6.8 km return walk from the Lantern Centre up and over Boronia Hill and back down to the Lantern Centre. The route takes in a number of bushland reserves and Local Links footpaths. There is a small playground along the way and some good views from the hilltop. The Boronia Hill Flora Track is in part a narrow bush track with multiple steps, rated 'moderate'. The route includes about 200m of vertical ascent and descent. Children are welcome under the care and supervision of a parent or guardian.