A-Z of What's On
Regular Programs
A range of community groups and organisations host programs at The Place for all ages. A snapshot of the regular programs is below.
The staff at The Place are available Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm to answer your queries regarding the current programs. Call us on 02 4032 5500
New and existing groups are invited to enquire about hosting their programs at The Place, please Contact Us
This Month’s Events
We have many different workshops, seminars and one-off events occurring each month at The Place, click here
to see what's happening this month.
ActiveStrongerBetter
Exercise Classes for Adults
Date & Time
Monday mornings
11:00 am - 11:45 am - Strength class, level 1-2 moderate
Friday mornings
9:30 am - 10:15 am - Level 1 beginners-moderate. Suitable for those people who have not exercised for some time or are returning to exercise following illness/surgery. This is a good entry-level class for adults.
10:30 am - 11:15 am - Level 2 moderate-challenging. Medium to up-beat exercise class suitable for regular exercisers.
*No classes on public holidays
Cost
$12 per class / $10 per class concession rate
General Information
Michelle and Deb provide fitness advice and exercise classes for all ages and levels of fitness.
Fun adult classes focused on independence, confidence, health and wellbeing. Classes are held in a welcoming and non-competitive atmosphere.
Classes run for 45 minutes and are pay as you go. The first class is complimentary.
Contact
For Monday classes phone Michelle on
0478 751 158
For Friday classes phone Deb on
0410 098 747
For more information visit the ActiveStrongerBetter website
GKR Karate
Date & Time
Mondays:
4:15pm - 4:45pm - 3 - 4 years (Yojis)
4:15pm - 4:45pm - 3 - 4 years (Yojis)
5:00pm - 5:45pm - 5 - 12 years (Kids)
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Adults & Families
General Information
Karate classes taught by passionate instructors. GKR Karate will provide you and your family with the foundations for life-long personal development and growth. Free trial available!
Contact
For more information contact Cherie on
0421 555 462
or email
cfnelon@gkrkarate.com
Visit their website
here
Sahaja Yoga
Dates
Mondays during the school term - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
General
Looking to find inner peace and balance in your busy life? Join us for FREE Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
No Prior experience & Equipment needed – just come as you are!
“You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the Power that created you”. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi founder of Sahaja Yoga.
Feel the calm and mental silence, connect with yourself and embrace the power of meditation guided by Sahaja Yoga, inspired by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.
Cost
FREE
No booking required.
Contact
For enquiries contact 0419 466 120
Dance For Fun
Date & Time
Tuesdays
Open Contemporary Class, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays
Commercial 1 (Beginners) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Heels & Hip Hop (Fortnightly) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Commercial 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
General Information
Fun and dynamic dance classes for adults! Dance For Fun Newcastle is an innovative collective that fosters individuality, community, positive energy and acceptance. Classes provide a safe space for dancers to learn, grow, evolve and receive inspiration.
Contact
Find out more and book your class by contacting Kahli at danceforfunnewcastle@gmail.com
here@danceforfunnewcastle
here@danceforfunnewcastle
Dementia Carer Support Group
Date & Time
Dementia Carer Support Group meetings are held at The Place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00pm.
General Information
Dementia Carer Support Groups are free community based meetings where individuals get together on a regular basis to share information and build upon skills that can assist when caring for a relative or friend who is living with dementia.
The support group meetings are facilitated by the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie Dementia Advisory Service. The Newcastle / Lake Macquarie Dementia Advisory Service is a free service that provides support, information, counselling and education to people with an early diagnosis of dementia and to families and friends, often referred to as Carers.
Meetings are a friendly and supportive environment and are completely confidential.
Contact
For more information on support group meetings please contact 02 4985 5700.
Little Kickers
Date & Time
Thursday mornings:
10:30am - 11:15am - Junior Kickers (ages 2.5 years - 3.5 years)
11:30am - 12:15pm - Mighty Kickers (ages 3.5 years - 5 years)
Friday Afternoons:
3:45pm - 4:30pm - Junior Kickers (ages 2.5 years - 3.5 years)
4:30pm - 5:15pm - Mighty Kickers (ages 3.5 years - 5 years)
3:45pm - 4:30pm - Junior Kickers (ages 2.5 years - 3.5 years)
4:30pm - 5:15pm - Mighty Kickers (ages 3.5 years - 5 years)
Cost
$99 For 6 classes & one-off membership fee of $55 that includes uniform.
General Information
Play not Push! Little Kickers is fun filled soccer based program executed in a friendly and pressure-free environment for preschoolers aged 18 months - 5th birthday.
Classes continue all year round and don't follow a school term structure, children can join in any time.
Bookings are essential for all sessions, as class sizes are limited.
For more information on the program and up-to-date class times,
click here
to visit the Little Kickers website.
Contact
To enrol please phone Adam on
0425 367 253 or click here
to go to the Little Kickers website.
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Hillsong Australia Youth Group
Date & Time
Fridays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
General Information
A movement of everyday young people living for the cause of Jesus Christ. Fun, positive gatherings on Friday nights.
Contact
For more information contact Joshua on 0423 913 353
Southern Cross Vineyard Church
Date & Time
Sundays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
General Information
A place where we are learning to personally receive and experience God’s love, and to extend that love to the community in which we live.
Contact
For more information
click here or call
0413 360 829
