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Gwennap Day Centre - Program Information
 
 

 Programs and Groups

 
Monday Group

Many of our Greek clients in the community attend on this day.

To ensure the cultural aspects of our Greek clients is enhanced, we offer a range of cultural appropriate activities which include:

  • Greek Prayers – Music
  • Documentaries – Movies
  • Greek News
  • Craft

For all clients on Mondays we also provide:

  • Chair-based Exercises
  • Board Games
  • Card Bingo
  • Bocce
  • Reminiscing/Nostalgia Box
  • Sundowners Group in the afternoon

Morning Tea and a Light Lunch provided

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

 

Tuesday Group

Our Tuesday clients like to plan the day and put thought into what they would like to participate in.

We offer the following activities:

  • Chair-based Exercises
  • Mental Stimulation/Activities
  • Mini Golf/Quoits
  • Dart Competition
  • Board Games
  • Newspaper
  • Sundowners Group in the afternoon

Morning Tea and a Light Lunch provided

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

 

Wednesday Group

Ladies Group – Our ladies like the social aspect of Wednesday.  They enjoy chatting over coffee/tea in the morning.

Our on-going knitting group is well received and our ladies put together warm blankets for the lost dogs home in .

Once a month we have a Cooking Group.  The Group complies with Food & Safety Procedures.  We also offer:

  • Mental Stimulation Activities
  • Poetry
  • Reminiscing/Nostalgia Box
  • Chair-based Exercises
  • Crosswords/Quizzes
  • Sundowners Group in the afternoon

Morning Tea and a Light Lunch provided

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

 
Thursday Group

Many of our Italian clients in the community attend on this day.

To ensure the cultural aspects of our Italian clients is enhanced, we offer a range of cultural appropriate activities which include:

  • Bocce Competition
  • Italian Music
  • Documentaries/Movies
  • ILGlobo Newspapers
  • Italian Food/Wine

For all clients on Thursdays we also provide:

  • Chair-based Activities
  • Puzzles
  • Ball Skills
  • Sundowners Group in the afternoon

Morning Tea and a Light Lunch provided

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

 

Friday Group  

Men's Group – Our men like to engage in discussions amongst each other regarding their past jobs, hobbies, etc.  They enjoy chatting over coffee/tea in the morning.

Activities offered include:

  • Armchair Travel
  • Dart Competition
  • Water Colours/Art Group
  • Mental Stimulation/Activities
  • Ball Games

Happy Hour:

  • Pianola/Singing/Musical Instruments

Morning Tea and a Light Lunch provided

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

 

 Note:- We also provide "theme days" for our clients - e.g. Melbourne Cup, Christmas, Easter, St Particks Day.

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