What's On At The Hub 28/07/25
- Kritika
- Jul 25, 2025
- 4 min read
Hello everyone, hope you 've had a nice week and are staying warm now that winter is in full swing.
This week we have an extra-special community lunch on Tuesday July 29th. Antlers optional! You will be greeted on arrival with a champagne cocktail, followed by a prawn cocktail for entree. Main course will be rolled Turkey Roast, Ham and Roasted Vegetables and for dessert Tiramisu. A cash bar will also be available.
Nordic Pole Walking
Starts Tuesday 29 July, 9am
Our Nordic Pole Walking group kicks off this Tuesday, 29 July, and will run every Tuesday at 9:00am.
This is a member-led group, led by our wonderful members who recently completed a technique session with Hannes to get everyone started on the right foot. A very limited number of poles are available at the Hub. If you have your own, please bring them along as they will be distributed on a first in basis, and priority will be to new people who have not been before.
This is a free activity and open to all members—no payments required. Just come along and enjoy walking together! You can register below:
Be Confident - My Future Care
Wednesday 30 July, 10am
Join Palliative Care WA for this free Advance Care Planning Workshop. It pays to make plans when you want to have a say in what happens to you in the last part of your life. By making plans that cover our care, health, lifestyle and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. learn about Advanced care Planning in this special workshop presented by Palliative Care WA.
Connect 60+ Starts Next Week!
We’re excited to announce that the next round of Connect 60+ workshops will begin on Friday, 1st August at 9:30am, held weekly at the Hub.
Each Friday, we’ll explore the International Council on Active Ageing’s Seven Dimensions of Wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, intellectual, and environmental. These sessions are designed to help you stay active, independent, resilient, and connected in a rapidly changing world.
This cycle, we’re thrilled to present workshops inspired by ideas shared by our own members.
We’re kicking off with Elizabeth Pappas, award-winning author and long-time Village Hub member, who will lead a workshop on Writing Your Story. Elizabeth will share her journey as a writer, how to get started with autobiographical writing, and why telling your story is both intellectually stimulating and a powerful way to leave a legacy for your loved ones.
Upcoming Workshops:
1 August – Writing Your Story with Elizabeth Pappas
8 August – Navigating and Understanding Grief with the Grief Centre of WA
15 August – Pelvic Floor Health for Men and Women with West Coast Health Physio
22 August – Eco-Fermentation and Gut Health: Making Your Own Pickles with Natalie Ong
29 August – Introduction to Chair Pilates & the Mind-Body Connection with Monique Simpson
5 September – Outdoor Qi Gong at Memorial Garden with Monika Wong
12 September – Social Singing with David Harries and the Mackie Street Singers.
We encourage everyone to attend all seven workshops, however, if there is anything interesting that you want to try out please come along! Book below:
Be Connected - Saving and Managing Photos
Wednesday 13 August, 11.15am
Got photos on your phone or computer but not sure what to do with them? Join Vicki to learn how to organise, save, and manage your precious memories safely and easily.
Be Connected is Village Hub’s free monthly technology workshop, designed to help you build confidence with digital skills. Each month, we explore a different topic—this time, it's all about managing your photos!
Tapestry Cultural Celebration @UWA
Thursday 21 August, 5pm
Tapestry is a special charity event to raise awareness about dementia and support the well-being of culturally diverse seniors through the power of culture, music, and storytelling.
There will be a vibrant line-up of live music, dance, and culturally rich performances including the Italian Choir, Flamenco, Indian Music and Dance, and Traditional Chinese Music and Dance. There will also be prizes, games and food.
Want to go with your friends at the Hub?
We’d love to gather a group to attend together. If you’re keen to go along, let us know – tickets are only $8.50 each if we get a group of ten, and it'll be a fun way to get out and about. Please email Kritika on admin@connectvictoriapark.org or call us on 93612904.
Community Lunches
This weeks Community Lunch will be the Christmas in July Lunch.
Please register on the link below by Monday 21st July to assist us with the catering.
Curious About Ballroom Dancing?
Try Four Classes for Free!
If you’ve ever wanted to give ballroom dancing a go, now’s your chance! As part of a special offer from DanceSport Australia, you can try four classes for free - and the Village Hub is one of the many participating studios around Perth.
You can join in on our Ballroom Fit every Monday at 1:00 PM, right here at the Hub with the voucher. The Come and Try period runs from 7 July to 28 September 2025.
✅ No experience needed
✅ No partner required
✅ Fun, friendly, and great for fitness!
You will need to register to get your 4 free classes. Registrations open on 7 of July and close on 21 August 2025. You can sign up at: freeclasses.dancesport.org.au.
This offer is for people who have never tried ballroom dancing before. The vouchers are limited an be redeemed up until 28 of September or while they last.
If you need assistance with registering for a voucher one of our staff may be able to help you.
Kya has a new Home
We are thrilled to advise that Kaya now has a new home
Coming Up
Out N About - Amaze Miniature Village
Wednesday 3 September
Miniature Village, Mazes and Minigolf + Three Course Lunch at Cicerello's in Mandurah
Be Confident - Stroke Foundation - Stroke Safe
Wednesday, 27 August, 11.15am
Learn about strokes, how to recognise the signs, preventing strokes and what to do if someone is having a stroke.
Stay Connected and Active
Connect Victoria Park is committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for our community. We offer a wide range of activities and programs designed to promote social connections, physical well-being, and lifelong learning. Don't miss out on our weekly classes!
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