Dereel Spokes Newsletter

By Fiona Robson

My name is Fiona Robson and I am the new Community Wellbeing Officer for Dereel. My role is to work with people in Dereel to help us to be healthy and well.  We are planning a Community Day on Saturday 10th September. All community groups are invited to be involved and everyone is invited to check out the new facilities and enjoy the fun. Please contact me if you would like to know more.

The community centre is open on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Please drop in and share your ideas.

To find out more and share ideas contact:-
Community Wellbeing Officer
Dereel Community Centre
14 Swamp Road
Dereel Vic 3352
Phone: 5346 1521 or 0409 247 237
Email: commhealth@bdnh.com.au

What is happening in August?

Community Conversations
Guest speakers and conversations.
When: Usually Monday or Tuesday. Check the monthly wellbeing program for details.
What: Find out about different topics with a guest speaker. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Community Kitchen
Cost: Free.
Contact: Fiona 0409 247 237, commhealth@bdnh.com.au.

Fun and Games
Board games, card games and more.
When: Mondays, 1.30-3pm.
What: A chance to meet, play and chat. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Community Kitchen.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Fiona 0409 247 237, commhealth@bdnh.com.au.

Community Breakfasts
A chance to get together and share a meal.
When: The first Tuesday of the month, 8am
What: A meal to share with the whole community. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Community Kitchen
Cost: $2 donations & help welcome.
Contact: Lorraine 5342 0492.

Walking Group:
Walking and chatting together.
When: Tuesdays, 8.30am.
What: A walk followed by a cuppa and chat. All welcome.
Where: Meet at Dereel Community Kitchen.
Cost: Free. Tea and coffee by donation.
Contact: Lorraine 5342 0492.

Coming Up Later in the Year

Dereel Community Day
Let’s celebrate Dereel.
When: Saturday 10 September, 12-2pm.
What: Find out about Dereel and the many groups and services. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Community Centre and surrounds.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Fiona 0409 247 237, commhealth@bdnh.com.au.

Drumming for All
School Holiday Fun.
When: Tuesday 27 September, 9.30am.
What: Drumming with Centacare Drumbeat. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Community Centre
Cost: $2 per family. Bookings essential. Limited places.
Contact: Fiona 0409 247 237, commhealth@bdnh.com.au.

Dereel Pie Lunch
Let’s get together and celebrate the end of footy season.
When: Tuesday 4 October, 12 noon.
What: Community lunch as part of Seniors Festival. All welcome.
Where: Dereel Soldiers Memorial Hall
Cost: $2. Book before 27 September.
Contact: Lorraine 5342 0492