Neighbourhood Node

Minor Works Drop-In!
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Drop-in to The Pear for Minor Works Mondays, weekly from 10am!
What is the Minor Works Program?
The Minor Works Program is all about turning cool ideas into awesome community projects! It’s like a fun journey where you take an idea and watch it grow step by step, building connections and learning new things along the way. We’re building easy tools, templates, and training to use, either self-guided or supported by a Project Guide.
The goal? To turn “wouldn’t it be great if…” into “check out what we did together!”
Want to learn more? Have an idea you’d like to discuss? Have some time and skills you could use to support a neighbour with their project? Drop-in for Minor Works Mondays to chat further 🙂

Woolcraft Club
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
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 acknowledge that this activity takes place on the Traditional land of the Kaurna People. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that sovereignty of this land was never ceded and we stand in solidarity with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.

Quick Quiz!
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Weekly Quick Quiz, every Thursday from 10am at The Pear.

Join neighbour and quiz master, Steve, for a ‘Quick Quiz’ – an hour-long quiz loaded with trivia and FUN!

It’s free to join, grab yourself a coffee, have a laugh and meet other neighbours while you test your general knowledge.

For further information, please get in touch:E: hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.auP: 8240 3981
—————This event takes place on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded and that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.

Parents & Bubs
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Bring along your baby, grab yourself a coffee, and connect with other local parents and their little ones at our new weekly ‘Parent’s & Bubs’ session, starting on Thursday Feb 22, 10am at The Pear.
For further information, please get in touch:
E: hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au
P: 8240 3981
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This activity is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Department of Social Services and our partner, ECH Inc.
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This event takes place on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded and that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.

Justice of the Peace Service
2025-09-26 08:45 - 09:45, 2025-10-03 08:45 - 09:45, 2025-10-10 08:45 - 09:45 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
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 a JP but can’t make it on Friday mornings, Ian is generally happy to make a time to meet with people at The Pear on other days if he is available.
Should you need a JP on another day, contact hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au and we will put you in touch with Ian to arrange a time.

Tai Chi
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Neighbour and volunteer Tai Chi teacher, Carol, runs free weekly Tai Chi classes outside under the veranda at The Pear.
The class kicks off for an hour at 10am each Friday morning. No registrations are necessary, you can just rock up on the day!
Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system, with relaxation and well-being benefits.
Beginners are always welcome. Tai Chi is suitable for people of varying levels of mobility and can be done seated.
For more information, email hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au
This activity is made possible with the generous support of our partner ECH Inc. and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
This club meets on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded and that this always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Book Club
2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
A group of avid readers meet fortnightly, over a cuppa, to discuss the ‘book of the month’! They meet twice per book, alternating between Fridays and Saturdays and a new book is selected each month. If you love reading and socialising, give the group a go!
Our lovely Book Club coordinator Liz picks up the new book sets from the library every month and distributes them amongst the book clubbers.
If you would like to join Book Club, please register your interest by emailing hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au

This club meets on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded and that this always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Coffee & Conversations
2025-09-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
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.

School Holidays: Halloween Gingerbread Decorating
2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Halloween Gingerbread Decorating with Aileen📅 Thursday 2nd October | 🕥 10.30am📍 The Pear, 49 Sussex Street, Alberton
Join our neighbourhood’s resident gingerbread maker, Aileen, for a fun and creative Halloween gingerbread decorating session. Kids will love getting hands-on with icing and decorations, while parents can sit back, relax, and enjoy a coffee.
Aileen has been running baking and decorating workshops for children for years, and her gingerbread creations are always a hit.
Spots are limited, register at hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au. A small donation towards ingredients is welcome but not required.

Feel Good October - A Festival of Local Activities for Mental Health Month
2025-10-06 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
Feel Good October is a month-long festival of local activities celebrating mental health and wellbeing. This year, we’re joining in with South Australia’s Mental Health Month theme — “Connecting When It Counts” — with events designed to bring people together, boost individual wellbeing, and create safe, welcoming spaces to try something new.
📅 When: All through October📍 Where: The Pear & QT (both fully wheelchair accessible)👥 Who: Everyone’s welcome — all ages, all abilities💸 Cost: Free!

Spots are limited for each activity, so make sure you register early to save your place.

Aroma Touch & Reiki
Tuesday October 7th & Tuesday October 21st
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/aroma-touch-and-reiki
Live Music at The Pear: Ben Roberts (Concrete Connections) & Matt Small
Thursday October 9th & Monday
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Where: The Pear
Create A Worry Doll
Thursday October 9th & Thursday October 23rd
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/create-a-worry-doll
Live Music at The Pear: David & Matt
Monday October 13th, Monday October 20th & Monday October 27th
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Where: The Pear
Hand Massages
Monday October 13th & Monday October 20th
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm & 11am-12pm
Where: The Pear
Register: at The Pear (in person)
Shaz’ Easy Recipes – Cooking Demonstration & Shared Lunch
Tuesday October 14th
Time: 11.30am – 1pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/shaz-cooking-demonstration-and-shared-lunch
Heart Centred Meditation
Wednesday October 15th
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
&
Thursday October 23rd
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/heart-centred-meditation
Laughter Yoga
Thursday October 16th
Time: 10.30am – 11.30pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here:
Rhythm and Movement
Friday October 17th & Friday October 31st
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/rhythm-and-movement
Tapping with Tammie – using Emotional Freedom Techniques
Monday October 27th
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/tapping-with-tammie
Clown Club Workshop
Wednesday October 29th
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: QT Neighbourhood Node
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/clown-club-workshop

Feel Good October is presented to you by the Kind to the Mind project, a community initiative to create awareness about mental health and opportunities for connection though well-being activities in our community. Kind to the Mind is supported by Neighbourhood Node’s Minor Works Program.
This festival takes place on the Traditional lands of the Kaurna People. Sovereignty of this land was never ceded.
We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Ben Roberts Live @ The Pear (Feel Good October)
2025-10-09 10:30 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Join us for a special musical event featuring Ben Roberts, the South Australian musician behind The Concrete Connection Project. In 2024, Ben performed on every street in Adelaide’s CBD, a total of 577 streets, to raise awareness for mental health. His journey has shared music and sparked conversations, helping break down stigma and build community connections.
You can find out more about Ben’s Concrete Connections project on his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eNAS5nKhalnI6WaeCP5mF
Also joining the line-up is our very own local singer-songwriter Matt Small. Together they will create a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere with live music and positive energy.
On October 9, Ben and Matt will perform live at The Pear, bringing their unique blend of music and storytelling to our community.
This musical performance is part of our ongoing effort to promote mental health awareness and connection.

This activity is part of ‘Feel Good October’, a festival of local activities for Mental Health Month 2025, brought to you by the Kind to the Mind project. This project is supported by the Minor Works Program.
Feel Good October takes place on the Traditional lands of the Kaurna People. Sovereignty of this land was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Book Club
2025-10-10 10:30 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia

Live Music Mondays @ The Pear (Feel Good October)
2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Join us at the Pear for Live Music Mondays, a relaxed and uplifting way to start your week. Enjoy the sounds of Matt, our local guitar guide, alongside David, a talented musician from the Music for Change project.
These sessions are all about bringing people together through music, creating a welcoming space to connect, relax, and celebrate local talent. Whether you want to listen, tap along, or sing with the group, everyone is welcome to join in and enjoy the positive energy that live music brings to our community.

This activity is part of ‘Feel Good October’, a festival of local activities for Mental Health Month 2025, brought to you by the Kind to the Mind project. This project is supported by the Minor Works Program.
Feel Good October takes place on the Traditional lands of the Kaurna People. Sovereignty of this land was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Hand Massages (Feel Good October)
2025-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Treat yourself to a relaxing 15-minute hand massage at The Pear during Feel Good October. Qualified masseuse John will help ease tension, soothe your hands, and leave you feeling refreshed. You can book a specific time slot at The Pear or simply pop in and see if John has a moment to fit you in. It’s a small but lovely way to pause, unwind, and take care of yourself.
Dates:
Monday October 13, from 12pm
Monday October 20, from 11am
Individual timeslots, to be booked in for on the sign up sheet at The Pear in the days before.
The Pear is wheelchair accessible.

This activity is part of ‘Feel Good October’, a festival of local activities for Mental Health Month 2025, brought to you by the Kind to the Mind project. This project is supported by the Minor Works Program.
Feel Good October takes place on the Traditional lands of the Kaurna People. Sovereignty of this land was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
