Activities and Programs
The Willagee Community Centre is a focal point for the local community providing a range of activities and services.
Badminton
The Centre has six Badminton groups that meet weekly for social and pennant badminton. The Willagee Community Centre’s hall is available for hire for new groups wanting to start up their own badminton group. Some existing badminton groups are seeking new members. Please contact the Willagee Community Centre for more information.
Irish Dancing
Thursdays 4.00pm – 6.00 pm
Willagee Community Centre Hall
Please call Teresa on 0412 155 318 for more information.
Tae Kwon Do
Sundays 10am -10.45am Little Dragons (4-7yr olds)
Sundays 11am-12 Juniors (7-13yr olds)
Contact Peter on 0410 804 056
Dance Collective
Ballet, Bollywood, Breakdance, Burlesque, Comtemporary, Dancehall and Hip Hop (not all sessions held here at the Centre)
Call Andrea on 9314 7997 for more information.
Playgroups
The Centre currently has seven playgroups meeting weekly in the Willagee Community Centre Creche. The Creche has a fully stocked toy cupboard, small kitchen, toilet, tables, chairs, outdoor play area, sandpit and books. Please contact the Willagee Community Centre for more information regarding vacancies.
Computer Classes
The Centre runs computer classes for the absolute beginner – First Stage, as well as Second Stage, for those ready to try something a little more advanced. Classes are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. $5.00 per lesson, fees are payable in advance. Courses run for three weeks or six weeks. Please contact the Willagee Community Centre for more information or to book a place.
Mobile Phone Sessions
One on One help with your mobile phone. Sessions held fortnightly on Fridays. The cost is $5 per session.
Contact the Centre on 9364 0848.
Open Access Computer Sessions
The Willagee Community Centre opens the computer room for the morning for those wishing to get computer advice. A volunteer tutor is in attendance to assist.
Monday 10.00am 12.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm
Gold coin donation
Financial Counselling and Emergency Relief
Emergency Relief -Tuesday mornings. 9.30am – 11.30am No appintment required.
Financial Counselling - Appointments required. Contact Angela on 9364 0661 Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Counselling Services
Kate James - Psychotherapist
Relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, recovery from abuse, confusion, emotional pain and anger.
Kate runs a counselling service from the Centre by appointment.
Contact Kate on 0458 620 032.
Weight Loss Group
Tuesday evenings.
For more information please contact Margaret on 9331 5194.
Art Group
Monday 1.00pm - 4.00pm, and
Thursdays 12.30pm – 3.30pm.
A social art group that meet weekly to work on individual art projects. No teaching, more of a meeting place for local artists to work. Everyone welcome. $3.00 per session.
Writers' Group
A group for budding writers interested in short stories, poetry or other types of writing.
Meets on 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
$3.00 per session
For more information please contact Rusty on 9317 4471.
School Holiday Activities
Contact the Willagee Community Centre on 9364 0848 for the latest information on What’s On during the school holidays.
Tai Chi
Come along and try Tai Chi with Pat. Good for regulating breathing, maintaining balanced blood pressure and exercise your mind, body and spirit.
9.00am - 10.00am every Thursday
$3.00 per session and everyone welcome!
Or Melville Tai Chi Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
Contact Rocky on 0417 958 858
Systema
Russian Martial Arts and Self Defence skills.
Thursdays 6.30pm-8pm.
Contact Stefano on 0421 776 607
Welcome Wednesday’s
A Coffee and Talk Morning with an interesting and different topic by a guest speaker each fortnight.
9.30am – 11.30am
$4.00 per session
Includes morning tea
Human Interest stories.
For an update on what’s coming up please contact the Willagee Community Centre on
9364 0848.
Social English Classes at Willagee Library
Learn and practise your English while having fun!
Enjoy weekly English conversation and grammar classes in a friendly and relaxed environment, for beginners to advanced. Refreshments follow each class ($5.50 per session).
Thursdays 10.30am—12.30pm. School Terms Only.
Willagee Community Garden
As a result of a makeover by the Garden Gurus, the Willagee Community Centre now boosts an aray of fruit trees and herb gardens for the community to enjoy. Residents are welcome to come and potter in the new garden or just enjoy the space! For more information please contact the centre.
Patchwork
Alternate Wednesdays 9am-12pm.
$3.00 per week - all levels catered for. No need to book, just come along with your project. Phone the Centre for dates.
Fremantle Street Doctor
A free, mobile street-based health clinic is available every Monday from 9.30am to 12.30pm outside the Willagee Library, Archibald Street, Willagee. Services include immunisation, family planning, ECG, pregnancy tests, minor surgery, health assesments, care plans, counselling, wound dressing and nutritional advice. No bookings required.
Tool Library
Maintaining your garden is easy! Visit our Tool Library to borrow gardening tools, blower vac's, rotary mowers and more!! Open 9-10am on Fridays at the Willagee Community Centre. FREE. Please bring Identification.
JC Kids Club
Fun and Games for Primary School aged children. Held on alternative Saturdays.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Call KM on 0422 228 089 for more information