What's On! Issue 31: July-September 2022

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JUL . AUG . SEP | 2022 | ISSUE 31

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COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022

ENROL NOMINATE VOTE Authorised by Tony Harrison • 245 Sturt Road, Sturt SA 5047 • Email: council@marion.sa.gov.au • Phone: (08) 8375 6600

AUTHOR: RUTH MORGAN P 16

Workshops, Programs & Events

BRICKS N BYTES P 20

BEE HOTEL WORKSHOP P 24

City of Marion acknowledges that it is part of Kaurna land and recognises the Kaurna people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the land.

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MAKE YOUR OWN TERRARIUM P6

City of Marion Libraries are vibrant, modern, community spaces that help thousands of people find all sorts of information. You can also enjoy a range of events, classes, workshops and activities.

This edition of 'What’s On' gives you a guide to upcoming events and things to do at your local library throughout July, August and September.

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Literary Anything Podcast

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Author Events

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Children’s Programs

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School Holidays

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Cove Business Hub

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Arts & Culture @ Marion

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Neighbourhood Centres

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Workshops, Programs & Events

Each month, join James McCluskey-Garcia from Reading Companions Australia over lunch for a storytime session just for adults!

James will read an excerpt from the book and discuss plot, character, themes, history of the author and book.

BOOK IN & COME ALONG FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF THE MONTH'S READ + A LIBRARY BAG! FREE! Bookings essential

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BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

'The Lord of the Rings' by JRR Tolken

'Neuromancer' by William Gibson

Wednesday 13 July, 12pm–1pm

Wednesday 10 August, 12pm–1pm

Park Holme Library Duncan Avenue, PARK HOLME 5043

Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

'Songs My Mother Taught Me' by Marlon Brando Wednesday 14 September, 12pm–1pm Park Holme Library Duncan Avenue, PARK HOLME 5043

are excited to introduce a new book club experience – Book Club in a Bag! Visit any Marion Library Branch to find out more!

www.marion.sa.gov.au/libraries

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From 4 July, Marion Libraries

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Tax Help @ Marion Libraries Need help lodging your tax return? If you earn $60,000 or less and have simple tax affairs, you can get free, face-toface help lodging it online.

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. Please check the City of Marion website and our Facebook page for times & venues from July All branches: Cove Civic Centre, Cultural Centre Library & Park Holme Library www.marion.sa.gov.au/libraries T 8375 6785

Learn about the Plastic Free July challenge and how you can take part this July, joining millions of people reducing their plastic waste. We will explore easy and practical ways to go plastic free and how to avoid, reduce, reuse, or recycle.

Attend and go in the draw to win a worm farm!

Tuesday 5 July, 6pm–7pm Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158 FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Plastic Free July – No Time to Waste!

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Make Your Own Mini World Terrarium – A workshop for adults Terrariums are small landscapes inside a glass jar. Terrariums are a great addition to your home décor and make the perfect handmade gift. Learn how to make your own terrarium and learn basic maintenance tips. Unleash your creative skills to turn your terrarium into a mini world. Glass jars, planting medium, plants and decorations supplied.

Please note: this workshop is for adults 18+ Saturday 6 August, 1pm–3pm Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158 Cost $20 Payable at time of booking BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

What can we learn about ourselves from our personal experience of sitting under a gum tree, hearing rainbow lorikeets, or feeling rain on our skin?

All writing - from journaling to fiction to memoir - is enriched by observations of the surrounding environment. Using examples from incredible authors, this workshop will guide participants through exercises of listening to the wisdom of the body in the natural world.

Saturday 20 August, 10.30am–12.30pm Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158 Cost $15 Payable at time of booking

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Writing the Self: Embodied Lessons from Nature

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Marion Heritage Research Centre August is National Family History Month, and the Marion Heritage Research Centre is hosting some of its most popular, free Family History-themed talks.

Whether you are a complete beginner, or more experienced, come along!

Family History: Where Do I Start?

Finding Family History Online

Presentation suitable for beginners.

Presentation suitable for computer users.

Monday 8 August, 10.30am–12noon Marion Council Administration building 245 Sturt Road, STURT 5047

Tuesday 16 August, 2pm–3.30pm Marion Council Administration building 245 Sturt Road, STURT 5047

FREE! Bookings essential

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE heritage@marion.sa.gov.au T 7420 6455

BOOK ONLINE heritage@marion.sa.gov.au T 7420 6455

South Australian Land Titles for Your Family History Presentation suitable for computer users.

Wednesday 24 August, 2pm–3.30pm Marion Council Administration building 245 Sturt Road, STURT 5047 FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE heritage@marion.sa.gov.au T 7420 6455

Click & Collect is now being offered at Marion Libraries!

Simply check your available holds on the Libraries SA app and look for the Click & Collect option. Tap the button and follow the on-screen instructions to have a staff member meet you at your vehicle with your holds when you arrive at the library.

To find out more visit: marion.sa.gov.au/click-and-collect 9

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Cyber Safety Tips and Tricks Get up to date with the latest information about scams, password security and online purchases.

In this internet safety refresher we will look at the current techniques used by scammers and how you can protect your information.

2 DATES AVAILABLE Friday 8 July, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre Friday 2 September, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Introducing iPad Basics

Backing Up to the Cloud

Come and try digital art using the library's iPads and Apple Pencils. In this relaxed art session we will explore an array of digital art programs designed for iPads and Android tablets.

Experience a new way to create using the Apple Pencil and draw right on the screen!

Learn how to confidently navigate your iPad and customise its settings to best suit you. This introductory session is for people who are new to the device and want to explore the basic features in a group setting.

Learn how to use the cloud to backup your photos and files safely. Join us as we explore how the cloud works and why you want to be using it. Bring your device along for some oneon-one help getting started with backing up your files.

2 DATES AVAILABLE

Friday 5 August, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

Friday 22 July, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre Friday 30 September, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Bring your own iPad or borrow one of ours!

2 DATES AVAILABLE Friday 19 August, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Friday 16 September, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

To see a full list of events online visit marion.sa.gov.au/events-calendar

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Create Art on Your iPad

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One-on-One Digital Mentors Need a bit of guidance? Book a half-hour session with our digital mentor volunteers at each of our branches.

Call to book a free 1-on-1 session.

Bookings: 8375 6755 Cove Civic Centre Bookings: 8375 6785 Cultural Centre Library Bookings: 8375 6745 Park Holme Library FREE! Bookings essential

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Author Events

Book Talk Tuesday: Sadie Goddard-Wrighton 'Serenity and Sunflowers - just be' Join self-published author Sadie Goddard-Wrighton as she talks about her book, Serenity and Sunflowers - just be, and be inspired to live your own life with grace and zest. Sadie, a qualified health and wellness coach, created this little book after surviving her own health adversity - a diagnosis with breast cancer in 2020 (followed by a global pandemic!).

Sadie's book encourages the reader to enjoy every moment, embrace love and adoration for the simple things that make us smile and be inspired and motivated to press pause and take time out to reflect, reminisce, recharge and reset.

Books available for sale Tuesday 26 July, 10.30am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

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Tuesday 26 July

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Book Talk Tuesday: Allayne Webster 'That Thing I Did' Meet Allayne Webster as she talks about her new YA novel about five misfits that hit the road in a haunted hearse on a madcap road-trip.

Frank, fearless and taboo-breaking, That Thing I Did is a rollicking road trip with a serious side.

Books available for sale Tuesday 16 August, 2.30pm–3.30pm Park Holme Library Duncan Avenue, PARK HOLME 5043 FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Allayne Webster Tuesday 16 August

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Book Talk Tuesday: Ruth Morgan 'Career Awakening - How to Align Your Career with Your Soul Purpose' Meet Ruth Morgan, author and career coach with a difference!

A career is more than a means to an end for many as some of us seek to have a career that is in line with our purpose and reason for being. After having been through that journey of self-discovery, Ruth now helps others find their path in life. In her book, she brings together 30+ years of recruitment, career transition and career coaching experience, combined with her life lessons. Her goal is for others to be more in control of their reality, gain clarity, become unstuck, change the world around them and find the bravery to pursue the life they want.

Books available for sale Tuesday 20 September, 6.30pm–7.30pm Marion Cultural Centre - Sturt Room 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

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Tuesday 20 September

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Children's Programs Tuesdays, 10.45am Cove Civic Centre Wednesdays, 9.30am Park Holme Library

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Thursdays, 9.30am Cultural Centre Library

FREE! Every week during the school term Children must be accompanied by an adult.

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

Wednesdays, 10.30am Park Holme Library

FREE! Every week during the school term Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children's Programs

Tuesdays, 9.30am Cove Civic Centre

Thursdays, 10.30am Cultural Centre Library

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

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Children's Programs

Bricks N Bytes Is your child interested in STEAM, LEGO and digital tech?

Book them into our after-school program, Bricks N Bytes.

During this 8-week course we will explore a hands-on approach to STEAM concepts by building and coding different LEGO projects using our new LEGO Education Kits.

Suitable for ages 8+ Weekly during school term Starting Monday 1 August, 3.45pm–4.30pm Cultural Centre Library 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Is your child an avid reader looking to meet up with other readers? At Book Busters, we meet in the library each week after school to browse new books, read, chat, and share the excitement about reading. Bring a friend to make it a fun session! This program runs for 8 weeks. Snacks provided.

Suitable for ages 8+ Weekly during school term Starting Tuesday 2 August, 3.45pm–4.30pm Park Holme Library Duncan Avenue, PARK HOLME 5043 FREE! Bookings essential

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Children's Programs

Book Busters

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Creative Kids Club Calling all aspiring artists! Join us for Creative Kids Club, an after-school program for an opportunity to learn new skills, try out different media and most importantly have fun while being creative! This 8-week course will cover different topics each week including drawing, painting, design and collage. All materials provided.

Suitable for ages 8+ Weekly during school term Starting Wednesday 3 August, 3.45pm–4.30pm Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158 Cost $20 per term Payable at time of booking BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

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Homework help when you need it FREE access to Maths, Science and English tutors online with your Marion Library card. www.marion.sa.gov.au/studiosity

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Bee Hotel Workshop for Families Did you know that Australia has over 1500 species of native bees? Most of these bees are solitary and don’t live in hives or make honey.

At our workshop, you will learn more about these interesting creatures, learn how to create habitat for them in your garden and make a bee hotel to take home. This program is aimed at families to work together and make an amazing bee hotel. Suitable for all ages.

Presented by Monina Gilbey, Green Gecko Studios

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Beat the winter blues and come into the library these July school holidays. We have children's programs on for you, and you are most welcome to come in browse our collections, borrow items and check out what else is happening in the City of Marion Libraries.

Tuesday 12 July, 10am–11am Cove Civic Centre Wednesday 13 July, 10am–11am Park Holme Library Thursday 14 July, 10am–11am Marion Cultural Centre - Sturt Room FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Music Time for Babies & Toddlers

Come and enjoy an imaginative and creative session exploring nature through tactile arts and crafts.

A special Baby Bounce session during the summer holidays that is sure to delight you and your little one. We have an amazing session of songs, rhymes finger-play and more!

Suitable for ages 3–12.

Presented by Nature Play SA Tuesday 19 July, 10am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158 FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Suits babies and toddlers Wednesday 20 July, 10am–10.30am Park Holme Library

School Holidays

Nature Crafts With Nature Play SA

Thursday 21 July, 10am–10.30am Cultural Centre Library FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com T 8375 6755

Find out more about what we offer for kids at marion.sa.gov.au/libraries

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Cove Business Hub

Become a Member of Cove Business Hub

Becoming a member of the Cove Business Hub gives you the following amazing benefits:

Have you checked out the facilities at the Cove Business Hub? If not, come on in today and sign yourself up for a FREE month trial!

Come meet the team and enjoy our modern, friendly, and inclusive coworking space where you can be productive, take your business to the next level, and meet other business professionals.

> Access to the coworking space 8.30am–5.00pm Mon, Wed and Fri, and open to 7.00pm on Tues and Thurs

Scan here to book a free trial today!

Annual, monthly membership available

> Book online 24/7 (instant confirmation) > Use of the coworking small meeting room > Discounted venue hire and one free large meeting room per quarter > Discounted tickets to Cove Business Hub workshops, networking events and training > Monthly e-newsletters to keep you up to date with the business support available to help your business grow, networking activities, upskilling workshops and partner programs > Dedicated desk space and access to high speed broadband > Bottomless coffee and tea and kitchen access > Use of printing facilities > An invitation to our coworking end of year celebration > Free parking

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1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove | 0499 719 438 | covebusinesshub.com.au

There are seven experienced independent consultants that can help you get on track, stay on track or change tack.

Some of the areas they can assist you in include: > Retail (opshops, community cafés, sporting clubs delivering a retail experience)

> Social Media

> Strategic Marketing

> Workforce Planning, HR and WHS

> General Business (including Grant applications, Business planning and Strategy)

Cove Business Hub

Do you own or operate your own business and want to take it to the next level? Do you live or operate within the City of Marion? Then register now for a 1-hour council funded session with each of our Business Mentors today!

> Websites, Google and Email

> Health and Wellbeing

To learn more about this amazing service go to southernbusinessmentoring.com.au and book a free session today

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Arts & Culture @ Marion

Michael Griffiths ‘Greatest Hits’ Helpmann Award winner and MCC repeat offender Michael Griffiths has dusted off his LPs and perused his one-man shows to curate a solid gold line-up of his favourite tunes for your listening pleasure.

From Madonna to Cole Porter, Kylie Minogue to A-ha, Eurythmics to the Violent Femmes, every song’s a feel-good winner – featuring a live three-piece band.

Friday 8 July, 8pm Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 T 8375 6855 Tickets $38 or $35 concession online transaction fee applies

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Dinosaur Time Machine Buckle up and take a trip in a giant time machine to get up close and personal with a life sized T-Rex. Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs in the most exciting way possible. Two adventurous performers use science, circus, puppetry and imagination to give you a glimpse into history that you won’t forget.

Wednesday 13 July, 11am Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 T 8375 6855 All tickets $10 online transaction fee applies

BOOK ONLINE marion.online.red61.com.au

Lucky Seven

Two Brothers Do Finn Brothers

Especially on Birthdays, The Paper Boats' first international co-creation is a non-verbal, visual theatre performance for 3-8 year olds that recreates all the joys, excitement and concerns of a pair of twins and a sixth birthday that one of them isn’t quite ready to have. It’s part performance, part game, part celebration and explores sameness and difference in an intimate setting.

Lucky Seven is Australia’s Hottest swing band. When a like-minded attachment of musical aficionados grace the stage the result speaks for itself. As these swingin’ hepcats grab hold of the musical pendulum and swing with it, you can be guaranteed of an entertaining experience with ‘Lucky Seven’.

Adelaide born and bred brothers Harry and Ned Baulderstone return to the stunning Domain Theatre in Marion to take on the music and lyrical genius of the Finn Brothers – Neil and Tim Finn. They will explore the music of Split Enz, Crowded House and The Finn Brothers.

The show debuted in 2021 to a sell-out audience and the lads can't wait to bring this show back to you in 2022! The pair is backed by a talented 4-piece band performing a repertoire of crowd pleasers including Four Seasons in One Day, Better Be Home Soon, Message to My Girl plus many more!

Wednesday 20 July, 11am Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 T 8375 6855 All tickets $10 online transaction fee applies

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Friday 12 August, 8pm Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 T 8375 6855 Tickets $38 or $35 concession online transaction fee applies

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Friday 9 September, 8pm Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046 T 8375 6855 Tickets $38 or $35 concession online transaction fee applies

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For more information visit www.marionculturalcentre.com.au

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Especially on Birthdays

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Neighbourhood Centres

Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre 245 Sturt Road, STURT 5047 T 8375 6703

Your local Neighbourhood Centre is the perfect place to have fun, meet people and learn something new.

We have four Neighbourhood Centres in the City of Marion; Cooinda, Glandore, Mitchell Park and Trott Park, which create opportunities for our community to meet, socialise and connect.

For more information about our Neighbourhood Centres visit

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Marion Neighbourhood Centres

Monday 9am–4pm Tuesday 9am–7pm Wednesday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–4pm Friday 9am–4pm Glandore Community Centre 25 Naldera Street, GLANDORE 5037 T 7420 6400 Monday 9am–4pm Tuesday 9am–4pm Wednesday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–4pm Friday 9am–4pm Saturday 9am–12pm

Mitchell Park Sports & Community Centre 139 Bradley Grove, MITCHELL PARK 5043 T 7420 6499 Monday 9am–4pm Tuesday 9am–4pm Wednesday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–4pm Friday 9am–4pm Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre 34 Hessing Crescent, TROTT PARK 5158 T 8387 2074 Monday 9am–4pm Tuesday 9am–4pm Wednesday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–4pm Friday 9am–4pm

Whether you are kick starting your fitness for the first time, or looking to extend your regime, we have something for you. We offer various forms of yoga, cardio classes, chair-based activities, walking groups, stretching sessions, dancing and more.

We even offer online sessions via Zoom!

Neighbourhood Centres

With a whopping 25 classes to choose from, there is something for all ages and fitness levels!

Visit our website for the full exercise program and make sure you book to secure your place. marion.sa.gov.au/ neighbourhood-centres-programs

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Neighbourhood Centres

NEED A VENUE? Are you planning your next event and looking for a suitable venue? Are you interested in running a program or holding a social group? Maybe you have a kids party coming up or a fundraiser.

Our centres are versatile facilities containing a number of spaces for hire to both the business sector and the wider community.

These include halls, kitchens, outdoor spaces, large and small meeting rooms.

To find out more phone us or email communityhubs@marion.sa.gov.au Glandore Community Centre | 25 Naldera St: 7420 6400 Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre | 245 Sturt Rd: 8375 6703 Mitchell Park Sports & Community Centre | 139 Bradley Grv: 7420 6499

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Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre | 34 Hessing Dr: 8387 2074

Mitchell Park free opening event 25 June 2022 and Community Centre located at 139 Bradley Grove Mitchell Park

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Sports Demonstrations Music Art Guided tours Face painting

LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND OPENING TIMES

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

CULTURAL CENTRE

COVE CIVIC CENTRE

PARK HOLME

287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park, SA 5046

1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove, SA 5158

Duncan Avenue, Park Holme, SA 5043

T 8375 6785

T 8375 6755

T 8375 6745

9.30am – 7pm 9.30am – 7pm 9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 7pm 9.30am – 5pm 10am – 4pm 1pm – 4pm

9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 7pm 9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 7pm 9.30am – 5pm 10am – 4pm 1pm – 4pm

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