Each Monday and Thursday morning at 7.30am (7am if forecast is above 30 degrees) a group of neighbours meet outside The Pear for a brisk walk around the neighbourhood, or along the Port River and back. Led by volunteer neighbour Sharon, the walking group has been going for over 4 years. They always welcome new […]

Come and try bocce! Balls provided. Come for a chat, come for a coffee, come for some fun and fellowship. A casual way to do something entertaining, be active and meet some new local people. Meet at the Pear on Monday mornings 9am, start with a coffee or bring it with you for a short […]

This informal coffee catch-up is open to anyone who would like to have a chat over a cuppa once a week! Proudly supported by peer-workers from Skylight Mental Health. Every Tuesday, 10.30am at The Pear.

There are many different types of loss and meaning which attach to it. Loss of loved ones, loss of a pet, job loss, relationship breakdowns etc. Come and join Emeritus Professor in Mental Health Nursing, Eimear Muir-Cochrane for a session on grief and loss, have a chat and learn some tools on how to manage […]

Each Wednesday morning at 10am, a group of neighbours meet at The Pear for a cuppa, a chat, some crochet, knitting, and other wool craft techniques. Beginners right through to experienced people are welcome. There’s always someone on hand to show you the ropes (or wool!) For more information contact hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au We would like to […]

Each Monday and Thursday morning at 7.30am (7am if forecast is above 30 degrees) a group of neighbours meet outside The Pear for a brisk walk around the neighbourhood, or along the Port River and back. Led by volunteer neighbour Sharon, the walking group has been going for over 4 years. They always welcome new […]

In this series of hands-on workshops, Kat Milner, an experienced digital tutor, will help you to learn more about your device, either Apple or Android. The first three topics will cover smartphone and tablet basics, online security and photo management. Fortnightly classes will help you to practice what you have learnt and clarify questions. Group […]

The Queenstown Neighbourhood Garden has been in development since July 2022, and since then a small group of local garden enthusiasts have transformed what was a vacant plot of grass and weeds into a budding community garden with various types of garden beds, native plants and different types of herbs, veggies, flowers and trees. The […]

Neighbour and Justice of The Peace, Ian Law, holds a drop-in JP Service at The Pear each Friday morning between 8:45am - 9:45am for all your document sighting, witnessing and signing needs. Make sure you bring all the documents you need a JP to look at and Ian will help you out. If you need […]

If you are after some relaxation, a good stretch, and some mindfulness, why not give Yoga a go? Neighbour and Yoga teacher, Liana, runs free, hour long classes each Saturday at 8am. Meeting in Company Square Reserve during the warmer weather, and indoors at The Alberton Trinity Church during the cooler months. A group of […]