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Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:<ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Veggie Loaded Fried Rice</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Chicken Dumplings</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Jam Drop Cookies</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts&nbsp;will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

🧑‍🍳Childrens Healthy Cooking - 1st Oct 9.30am

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:<ul><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Veggie Loaded Fried Rice</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Chicken Dumplings</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Jam Drop Cookies</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts&nbsp;will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare: <ul><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Veggie Loaded Fried Rice</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Chicken Dumplings</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Jam Drop Cookies</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

🧑‍🍳Childrens Healthy Cooking - 1st Oct 12.30pm

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:<ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Veggie Loaded Fried Rice</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Chicken Dumplings</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Jam Drop Cookies</li></ul><ul><li>Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts&nbsp; will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:Corn fritters Roast Veggie Salad Maple and Oat SconesThey’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts or meat will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

🧑‍🍳Childrens Healthy Cooking - 24th Sept 12.30pm

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)<span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'>Thursday 24th September 12.30pm - 2.30pm&nbsp;Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:Corn fritters Roast Veggie Salad Maple and Oat SconesThey’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts or meat will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:<ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li>Corn fritters</li><li>Roast Veggie Salad</li><li>Maple and Oat Scones</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts or meat will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

🧑‍🍳Childrens Healthy Cooking - 24th Sept 9.30am

Kids Healthy Cooking Fun (8- 12 years)Get hands-on in the kitchen these school holidays! Kids will learn simple, healthy cooking skills while making their own delicious food.In this fun workshop, children will cook and prepare:<ul><li>&nbsp;Corn fritters</li><li>&nbsp;Roast Veggie Salad</li><li>&nbsp;Maple and Oat Scones</li></ul>They’ll learn about healthy ingredients, basic food preparation, and enjoy tasting what they make. A creative and tasty session where kids cook, learn, and have fun!Bring: 3 containers and apronPlease note: recipes will include eggs, dairy, and gluten. No nuts or meat will be used.Please bring: at least three medium–large containers and an apron.&nbsp;Adults are welcome to stay onsite in the Centre, or leave and return at the end of the workshopFunded through Victorian Government Community Food Relief Program

Term 4Commences Monday 5 October, 2026Guided by a Casey RACE qualified instructor - each session will go through seated and standing exercises, to help improve overall strength, endurance and core strength, using body weight, exercises and resistance bands. &nbsp;This structured program will aim to develop balance, flexibility and coordination and assist in activities for everyday life. &nbsp;Great opportunity to meet new people.Wear: Loose comfortable clothesBring: Drink bottle, hand weights (if you have them - centre has limited sets available)

💪 Strength and Stretch Training - Mondays 2:10pm Term 4

Term 4Commences Monday 5 October, 2026&nbsp;

Children’s Art – School Holiday Fun! (6-12years)Tuesday 29th September 10.30am - 11.45am Led by a qualified art teacher, this creative program helps kids grow in confidence while having fun with painting, printing, mixed media, colour theory and more. Adults are not expected to stay for the session. All materials provided – just bring your imagination!

Childrens Art - 29th September

Children’s Art – School Holiday Fun! (6-12years)Tuesday 29th September 10.30am - 11.45am Led by a qualified art teacher, this creative program helps kids grow in confidence while having fun with painting, printing, mixed media, colour theory and more. Adults are not expected to stay for the session. All materials provided – just bring your imagination!&nbsp;

Ageing Positive Festival - Pension &amp; Accomodation OptionsTuesday 29th September 1.00pm -2.45pm Ageing Positive Festival – Planning for Your Future Join us for afternoon tea and an informative session on pensions and accommodation options. Gain practical information, ask questions, and explore services available to support your future wellbeing and independence. Presented by Services Australia.

Ageing Positive 2026 - Pension & Accommodation - 2026 Term 3

Ageing Positive Festival – Pensions &amp; Accommodation OptionsTuesday 29th September 1.00pm -2.45pmEnjoy a delicious afternoon tea while learning about pensions, housing options, and services that can help you plan for a secure, comfortable, and independent future. Presented by Services Australia.&nbsp;

Term 4Commences Tuesday 6th October and then every first and third Tuesday monthly.This writing group is designed for writers to engage in sharing their experiences with other like-minded writers. &nbsp;You will be invited to share your writing and to have your work openly reviewed and improved within the group. &nbsp;Join this active group with published authors to inspire and motivate you. &nbsp;The Writers of Balla Balla have recently published their third Scribe Tribe anthology of short stories and poetry.Cost of $4 per session to be paid at class.

✍️Writing Group - The Scribe Tribe - 2026 Term 4 

Term 4Commences Tuesday 6th October and then every first and third Tuesday monthly.

Term 4Commences Tuesday 6th October for 9 weeks concluding 8th December.Please note NO CLASS - 3rd November - Public HolidayThis class is guided by a Zumba qualified instructor. &nbsp;Have fun and get fit at the same time. &nbsp;Do you want to de-stress, improve co-ordination, boost your heart health and meet others wanting to improve their fitness levels? &nbsp;Zumba is aimed at all ages and fitness levels.

💃 Zumba - 2026 Term 4 

Term 4Commences Tuesday 6th October for 9 weeks concluding 8th December.Please note NO CLASS - 3rd November - Public Holiday

Walk &amp; Talk GroupTerm 3 commences 14th JulyWalk &amp; Talk is a FREE weekly walking group that meets at Balla Balla every Tuesday. &nbsp;Enjoy great self-paced walks, meet new people in your area and get fit. &nbsp;Stay on after to enjoy a coffee and a chat. &nbsp;Bring along a water bottle and jacket.This program continues during School Holidays

🚶Walk and Talk Group - 2026 Term 3

Walk &amp; Talk GroupTerm 3 commences 14th JulyWalk &amp; Talk is a FREE weekly walking group that meets at Balla Balla every Tuesday. &nbsp;Enjoy great self-paced walks, meet new people in your area and get fit. &nbsp;Stay on after to enjoy a coffee and a chat. &nbsp;Bring along a water bottle and jacket.This program continues during School Holidays

Term 4 Stretch &amp; StrengthCommences Monday 5th October for 10 weeksGuided by a Casey RACE qualified instructor - each session will go through seated and standing exercises, to help improve overall strength, endurance and core strength, using body weight, exercises and resistance bands. &nbsp;This structured program will aim to develop balance, flexibility and coordination and assist in activities for everyday life. &nbsp;Great opportunity to meet new people.Wear: Loose comfortable clothesBring: Drink bottle, hand weights (if you have them - centre has limited sets available)

💪 Strength and Stretch Training - Mondays 1pm 2026 Term 4 

Term 4 Stretch &amp; StrengthCommences Monday 5th October for 10 weeks

Do you want to improve your posture, increase your core strength, increase your energy, improve your flexibility and mobility and decrease stress ?If you answer yes to any of these questions please join us on your mat for Pilates.Pilates focuses on increasing core strength and tone of abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks.Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat.Term 4Classes commence Monday 5th October &nbsp;and will &nbsp;run for 10 weeks Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat.

🧘 Pilates - 2026 Term 4 

Term 4Classes commence Monday 5th October &nbsp;and will &nbsp;run for 10 weeks Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat.