Upcoming events in Bayside, including community events
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Financial information session
23 Apr 2024Free
Healthy Ageing in partnership with Services Australia (formerly Centrelink) invite you to a free Financial Information Session. Financial Information Service Officers, Julie and Alison will focus on two important topics:Understanding what our financial choices meanChanges in circumstances like illness or disability, parenthood, divorce or becoming a carerBook below
"Life So Full of Promise" with Ross McMullin
23 Apr 2024Just in time for ANZAC Day, we have Ross McMullin coming to Brighton library with "Life So Full of Promise", his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I.Ross is an award-winning historian and biographer, a renowned storyteller and author of "Farewell, Dear People", which was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. In this sequel, "Life So Full of Promise", Ross has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant potential.
Dance Movement for People with Dementia
23 Apr 2024 to 28 May 2024Free
Experience the joy of movement and connection in our Dance Movement program for individuals with dementia and their carers. Through simple activities, we create a space for expression, using rhythm and music to relax and reconnect. All abilities are welcome, with activities adapted to individual needs. As a carer support initiative this program provides a supportive environment for both carers and individuals with dementia. Please wear closed shoes for comfort and safety during sessions.
Chatty Café at Sandringham Library
24 Apr 2024 to 11 Mar 2026Free
Have a chat and reconnect! Chatty Cafe is a global movement to help bring people together, reduce social isolation and build social connections within the local community. Chatty Cafe events are being held in a variety of locations across Bayside. Venues provide a chat table where community members, with the support of volunteers, can come together and have a chat! So, if you are someone who wants to connect more with your local community, meet new people, or just enjoy the company of others why not try a Chatty Cafe?
Chatty Cafe at Castlefield Community Centre
26 Apr 2024 to 10 May 2024Free
You are invited to drop into Castlefield Community Centre for a free cuppa and chat. Our café is a place to connect with others and form new relationships. Everyone is welcome and there are volunteers who will greet you on arrival; Please come alone or bring a friend. Our cafe runs every Friday during the school term. It is a free event and no bookings are required.
Free Digital Skills and English Support
26 Apr 2024 to 24 Jan 2025Free
Free Senior Digital Skills program.Learn English and digital skills. Culture Connect Chinese Australia (CCCA) is a network partner offering unique and exciting combined language, cultural and digital skills sessions in English and Mandarin.免费数字技能老年人班课程+了解更多活动。学习英语+数字电子技能+其他有趣的话题。CCCA是一个网络合作伙伴,以提供英语和普通话的独特且令人兴奋的语言/文化/数字电子技能相结合的课程。Be Connected is an Australian Government program that is free to people over 50 years old.50岁鴗葞+ 嬣鎏数电磾唑窆课瀅.Every Friday 崵个僤悢賟Bookings are essential 报晻电话
Argentine Tango Group Classes
26 Apr 2024 to 27 Dec 2024$25.00
This Argentine Tango course is a great starter to anyone's journey in learning this unique and amazing dance. it is a social dance that is achievable, as it is based on walking and good connection to your partner, and at the same time can and will be progressed into a more intricate dance that will offer exciting possibilities. Ninelle will teach you many skills, amongst which will be leading and following techniques, musicality and tools for successful improvisation.
Bayside Farmers' Market, Sandringham - 4th Saturday Every Month
27 Apr 2024 to 27 Dec 2025The Bayside Farmers Market comes to Trey Bit Reserve (Jetty Road), Sandringham at 8am-1pm on the fourth Saturday of every month. You’ll discover fresh produce direct from the farm, gourmet delights, take-away food & coffee, all at a fabulous beachside location. So get your family and friends together and join us! The Bayside Farmers Market is held on the 4th Saturday of every month at the spectacularly located Trey Bit Reserve, Sandringham, a fabulous beachside location off Jetty Road near the Sandringham Yacht Club.
Play Me Pop-Up Piano Activation
27 Apr 2024An eclectic ensemble of professional piano player performers from allover - and a relay of talented locals. Plantscaping by Bay Road Nursery and flower feature by Adam the Flower Man. So, save the date, bring the family, and join in the fun. Oh yes... there'll be food trucks too, the day ending with a surprise.
Mushroom Foraging and ID with Sequoia
28 Apr 2024$15.00
Join mycologist and environmental educator, Sequoia Lewien, for an educational adventure in mushroom foraging and identification. Learn how to identify common edible mushrooms and tap into a wonderful food source this autumn. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover how to distinguish the toxic from the delicious and gain new insights into the fantastic world of fungi.
Tour and Devonshire Tea at Black Rock House
05 May 2024 to 01 Feb 2026Did you know Black Rock House is the reason the suburb was named Black Rock? Come and step back in time to see the summer house of Victoria' first Auditor general and learn other wonderful lessons from this precious house. Open house is Sunday 1st Sunday of every month, between 1-4pm Devonshire tea is served between 1:30pm and 3:30pm Bookings essential for Devonshire tea via Friendsofblackrockhouse@gmail.com