Social Bowls (Port Adelaide Bowling Club)
2023-12-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 15:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Port Adelaide Bowling Club, Fifth Avenue, Cheltenham, South Australia, 5014, Australia
The Port Adelaide Bowling Club was established in 1903, making them the second oldest bowls club in Adelaide. They practice social bowls every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm, and hold Thursday night teas fortnight at 5:30pm (for 6:00pm) followed by more bowling. Everyone is welcome to come and join bowling anytime, just wear flat shoes or bare feet.
The club is self-supporting and totally run by volunteers. If you are interested to find out more, you an contact Trevor at tjlowe23@optusnet.com.

Woolcraft Club
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-27 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.

Walking Group
2023-12-14 07:30 - 08:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Each Monday and Thursday morning at 8am (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 people with open arms.
It’s a great way to stay fit, make some new friends and have a chat!
For more information, contact us at hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au

Free Listening 1-on-1
2023-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Need to talk over an issue with a good listener?
Want to vent and get something off your chest?
Ask the Pear staff or send an email to arrange a ‘Free Listening’ session with neighbour Eimear. This session will entail about 30 minutes of active listening to help you reflect on an issue and move to a resolution. Eimear’s only job in this session is to make you feel heard.
Please note that whilst Eimear has a background in Mental Health Nursing, this is not a counselling session.
Sessions can be booked in anytime between 9am and 12pm on Thursdays.
[There will be no sessions between September 14 and October 12. Free Listening will resume on October 19]
To book or for more information, reach out on hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au or call 8240 3981

This activity is made possible with the generous support of the Australian Government Department of Social Services and our partner ECH Inc.

Justice of The Peace
2023-12-14 09:30 - 15:00, 2023-12-21 09:30 - 15:00 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
Neighbour and Justice of The Peace, Ian Law, holds a drop-in JP Service at QT each Thursday morning from 9:30am 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 Thursday mornings, Ian is generally happy to make a time to meet with people at The Pear on other days if he is available. Ian is also at The Pear on Friday mornings for JP service from 9:30am.
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.

Managing stress during the festive season
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Excited but also stressed about the festive season?

Come along to this free session to learn some tips and coping strategies to make the best out of the holiday period.
Facilitated by Emeritus Professor in Mental Health Nursing, Eimear Muir-Cochrane.

Registrations appreciated by emailing: hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au

Neighbourhood Garden Session
2023-12-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-21 12:00 - 14:00 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
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 garden fully relies on locals to help with planting, planning, watering and harvesting.
A regular garden session is now planned for every Monday (morning) and Thursday (afternoon), and what gets done each time depends on how many hands are available to help, what materials we have gathered and what plants or seeds have been donated. The garden is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any and all people who want to help turn it into a lively neighbourhood garden.
Come along either on Monday or Thursday, or both. We usually have a cuppa after our hard work together, but this is not obligatory or expected of you. If you just want to get your hands dirty, that is fine too! Bring your own gardening gloves and favourite tools if you want.

The Neighbourhood Garden is located on the Traditional lands of the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded. We promise to tread lightly and consider it our duty to look after the land as best we can.
The Neighbourhood Garden activities are made possible with support from the Australian Government Department of Social Services, our partner ECH Inc. and the South Australian Government Office for Ageing Well.

Justice of the Peace Service
2023-12-15 08:45 - 09:45, 2023-12-22 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.

Bingo (Port Adelaide Bowling Club)
2023-12-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Port Adelaide Bowling Club, Fifth Avenue, Cheltenham, South Australia, 5014, Australia
The Port Adelaide Bowling Club hosts Bingo every Friday morning, to support the club and as a great social get together.
Come along for a few games!
The club was established in 1903, making them the second oldest bowls club in Adelaide. They practice social bowls every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm, and hold Thursday night teas fortnight at 5:30pm (for 6:00pm) followed by more bowling. Everyone is welcome to come and join bowling anytime, just wear flat shoes or bare feet.
The club is self-supporting and totally run by volunteers. If you are interested to find out more, you an contact Trevor at tjlowe23@optusnet.com.

Neighbourhood Yoga
2023-12-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-12-23 08:00 - 09:00 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
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 indoors at QT during the cooler weather, and outdoors at Company Square Reserve during the warmer months.
A group of Yogi’s then head to The Pear for coffee & brekky after class. The perfect way to start the weekend!
Open to anyone – no prior experience needed.
For the latest updates from Liana, you can join this Facebook group or email hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au for more information.

This activity is made possible with the generous support from the Australian Government Department of Social Services, the South Australian Government Office for Ageing Well and our partner ECH Inc.
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.

Book Club
2023-12-16 10:30 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, 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 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.

DIY Bug Hotel - School Holiday Activity
2023-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
Looking for some fun activities to keep your children busy these school holidays? We have you covered!
Head to QT on Monday 18 December at 10:30am to make some bug hotels.
What are bug hotels you ask? They are little homes for all the bugs and little creatures living in our gardens.
Bring along some empty food tins (if you have any) ready to decorate and fill with all sorts of natural materials such as gumnuts, twigs, pebbles, pine cones etc.
Registrations essential by emailing: hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au or by chatting to our friendly staff at The Pear.

Bingo (Port Adelaide Bowling Club)
2023-12-18 12:00 - 14:15 | Port Adelaide Bowling Club, Fifth Avenue, Cheltenham, South Australia, 5014, Australia
Now also on Mondays! The Port Adelaide Bowling Club hosts Bingo every Monday and Friday morning, to support the club and as a great social get together.
Come along for a few games!
The club was established in 1903, making them the second oldest bowls club in Adelaide. They practice social bowls every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm, and hold Thursday night teas fortnight at 5:30pm (for 6:00pm) followed by more bowling. Everyone is welcome to come and join bowling anytime, just wear flat shoes or bare feet.
The club is self-supporting and totally run by volunteers. If you are interested to find out more, you an contact Trevor at tjlowe23@optusnet.com.

Gingerbread Decorating - School Holiday Activity
2023-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Baking whiz, neighbour, volunteer & local legend, Aileen, will be running her very popular ‘gingerbread decorating’ activity for the children these holidays.
Come along to The Pear on Tuesday 19 December at 10:30am, ready to decorate (and eat!) gingerbread people!
Registrations essential by emailing hello@neigbourhoodnode.com.au or chatting to our friendly staff at The Pear.

Coffee & Conversations
2023-12-19 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.

Kids Bingo - School Holiday Activity
2023-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
Volunteer and Bingo professional, Kay, will be running a Bingo session for kids these holidays.
Suitable for children who can identify numbers independently. Those little loves who need a little assistance with numbers, will need to have support from their parent/caregiver.
Registrations essential by sending us an email hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au or by chatting to our friendly staff at The Pear.

Clothes & Toy Swap - School Holiday Activity
2023-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Have your children outgrown their clothes and toys? Bring them along to The Pear on Thursday 21 December from 10am to swap with other items from other neighbourhood children.
The perfect opportunity to have a ‘spring clean’ before all the Christmas presents make their way to your home!
Any leftover clothes and toys will be donated to The Junction Community Centre.

Writers' Group
2023-12-21 13:30 - 14:30 | QT, 67 Spring St, Queenstown, SA, 5014, Australia
Calling all neighbourhood writers!

Whether you are a seasoned writer who loves sharing your works-in-progress with others or are just starting off and would love to learn from other writers and share your work in a positive, supportive environment – this Neighbourhood Writers’ Group is open to anyone. The group is there to build your confidence and to be inspired by each other’s creativity!

Simply bring 1-2 pages of something you have written to share with others, gather in a relaxed environment and share experiences, feedback and tips and tricks.

Fortnightly on Thursdays until Dec 21
1.30pm – 2.30pm
QT, 67 Spring Street, Queenstown

For further information, please get in touch:
E: hello@neighbourhoodnode.com.au
P: 8240 3981

Gingerbread Decorating - School Holiday Activity
2023-12-22 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pear, 49 Sussex St, Alberton, SA, 5014, Australia
Baking whiz, neighbour, volunteer & local legend, Aileen, will be running her very popular ‘gingerbread decorating’ activity for the children these holidays.
Come along to The Pear on Friday 22 December at 10:30am, ready to decorate (and eat!) gingerbread people!
Registrations essential by emailing hello@neigbourhoodnode.com.au or chatting to our friendly staff at The Pear.
