Precious metal

MOE Neighbourhood House recently held a quilt hanging event. The public event was organised by students of the house’s quilting class, as well as staff, volunteers, and those in the community. This event was to showcase the incredible talents that our quilting students have and to demonstrate the detail and effort that goes into patchwork. More than 155 quilts were hung/ displayed to transform the Moe Neighbourhood House into a colourful display. A huge thank you those that displayed their quilts: Sandy, Esther, Lillian, Jeanette, Margaret, Elma, Tabitha and Rochelle, and to all other volunteers and those that came to support us and made the day the success it was. There was a raffle on the day. First prize was a beautiful quilt made by our students, second prize was an award-winning fruit cake, and third was a box of chocolates. The food available on the day was Devonshire Tea, scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee. There was also a pop-up shop selling quilting supplies. We raised an amazing amount for the neighbourhood house, totalling $472. All money raised will support the community house in providing quality courses and services to the community and help us upgrade our resources used in the quilting class. If anyone is interest in quilting classes, quilting machine hire, or any other courses provided by the MNH, please call (03) 5126 3123.

Free seminar

FIGHT Parkinson’s (a not-for-profit organisation supporting people living with Parkinson’s) is bringing an internationally renowned movement disorder Neurologist to Traralgon for a free community seminar to support locals living with Parkinson’s. We are very keen for the community within and surrounding Traralgon to be aware of this rare opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Parkinson’s experts. This free Parkinson’s Community Seminar is happening on Thursday, November 24 at the local RSL.

Time to tango

NEED to exercise but unmotivated, and going for a walk is uninteresting? Try Argentine Tango - the walking dance. Have fun with us on Wednesday nights 7-8:30pm at St David’s Uniting Church Hall, 9 Campbell St, Yarragon (hall behind the church). Learn the dance with us to then enjoy our social practice dance on the first Saturday night of each month. Easy movement for the body, even for those with two left feet. Research shows that dancing is beneficial for all types of medical conditions and for prevention of older lifestyle conditions. No partner or experience required. Fantastic group of people for social interaction, which is great for your mental health. Keep healthy and active with us. For more information, phone Naomi on 0405 739 819 or email naomib@ tangogippsland.com.

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Great work: Moe Neighbourhood House recently raised more than $400 through its Quilt Hanging. photographs supplied

Giant collectables fair

THE biggest ever collectables fair in Gippsland will be held at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Catterick Cres, Traralgon on the last weekend in November. It will feature 200 trading tables and more than 90 competitive displays. The usual Gippsland Antiques & Collectables Fair is this year combined with the 51st Australian National Collectables & Bottles Exhibition and Fair. Traders are coming from every state in Australia and from New Zealand and Britain. Every type of collectable will be for sale. There will be free appraisals for antiques and collectables, and the public can vote for their favourite display of rare bottles and collectables. Opening at 9.30am on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27. Phone Wayne on 0435 587 535 for more details.

Budgeree Hall

WE are very excited to announce the return of eight members of the Monash Medical Orchestra to the Budgeree Hall on Thursday, November 24. Performance at 2pm followed by a light afternoon tea. Gold coin donation appreciated to support the orchestra members’ travel costs. The Nexus Quartet, comprising Monash medical students Xenia, Brendan, Matthew and Stephanie, managed to band together at the beginning of the year after uncovering their common love for Shostakovich. They have since played at numerous events and concerts, hoping to bring the joy of the connection, or ‘nexus’, between music and medicine to many. Triquetrum is a piano/string trio of three first year Monash medical students: Anne, Tharushi and Josh, who have become the closest of friends thanks to their common love for music. They are very happy to have Serena, an amazing fellow cellist from the Monash Medical Orchestra, join them to form a quartet this time. Since coming to Gippsland on tour together for the first time in August earlier this year, the two groups found a spark, and have worked together to bring their collaboration, Nexus x Triquetrum, back out to the region, this time as an octet.

Twilight Croquet

TRARALGON Croquet Club would like to invite you to ‘ Twilight Croquet’, which runs during daylight savings. It starts at 6:30pm on Wednesdays. The green fee is $10 for non members. It is ideal for those with work and family commitments. The club is on McNairn Rd, Traralgon, next to the Greyhound track. Any enquires, ring Alison on 0423 659 663.

Meditation evening

THE Planetary Meditation for Peace (also known as Twin Hearts Meditation) is a meditation designed to bless the Earth, and is an instrument of world service for peace, loving kindness, joy, goodwill and abundance. In addition, this meditation cleanses and energises the energetic body, while also promoting a higher level of awareness and consciousness. After the meditation, you can experience a free pranic energy healing, which can address physical and emotional issues. Note that this is a guided meditation and no prior experience is required. When: Every Tuesday 7pm-8.30 pm, every Thursday 10am-11.30am. Where: 2 Avondale Rd, Morwell. Cost: $5 (donation). Contact: Garry 0476 162 646 Amanda 0411 051 044.

Winner winner: Moe View Club celebrate with Yvonne (centre) on being awarded best hat. Moe View Club will next meet on December 7. For more information, phone Sue Riches on 0417 515 745.

Boolarra Park

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching. Save the date: Friday, December 16. Boolarra Community Christmas Carols in the park. Free barbecue from 5.30pm. Carols and visit from Santa.

Morwell Combined

Pensioners Group

TO all members, you are reminded that our last social day before our fundraiser will be held on Monday, November 21. We will be doing the last of the craft items at this gathering, so if you are interested in helping out please be sure to come along. Bring your own lunch on this day, but tea and coffee will be available. There will also be raffles. Our fundraiser ‘Saturday Morning Bargains’ is to be held on Saturday, December 3 at the senior citizens hall, Maryvale Cres, and doors will open at 9am. There will be lots of bargains to be had including home-baked cakes, craft, plants and books and bric-abrac, and also fresh baked pies during the morning.

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