Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre - Open Day

Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre

Join us for a fun, family friendly day to explore everything Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre has to offer.

🗓 Saturday 11 October 2025🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm📍 Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre – 28 Smith Road, Salisbury East.You're Invited!This is your opportunity to explore the Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre, meet the groups and service providers who call it home, and discover how you can get involved in ongoing programs and activities.🌟 What’s On – Come &amp; Try Sessions (All Free!)We’ve put together a fantastic program of FREE 'come and try' workshops to give you a taste of the programs we run regularly. Bookings are essential to secure your spot.Hatha Yoga Workshop🕙10:00am – 11:00am | presented by Community &amp; Yoga.Refresh your body and mind in this free, rejuvenating Hatha Yoga Workshop. Designed for all levels, this session offers gentle movement, mindful breathing, and deep relaxation — helping you reconnect with yourself and find calm. BYO yoga mat.📍 Location: Community Hall.🎃 Spooky Story Time – Featuring Room on the Broom🕙 10:30am – 11:00am | Presented by City of Salisbury Library ServicesJoin the Library Team for a fun and engaging Storytime session featuring Room on the Broom, written by beloved children's author Julia Donaldson. This magical tale is sure to delight young readers with its whimsical characters and enchanting storyline.Children are encouraged to dress up in spooky costumes inspired by the theme of the book – think witches, dragons, or friendly monsters – and get ready for a morning filled with stories, laughter, and imagination! Perfect for young children and their grown-ups, this cozy session fosters a love of reading through interactive storytelling and play.📍 Location: Rear verandaCross Stitch🕙 10:30am – 12:00pmDrop in to see beautiful cross stitch projects in progress and try your hand at a simple, hands-on activity – perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike! All materials provided – come and get stitching!📍 Location: Garden RoomChildren’s DancePresented by Dance SA. Let your child discover the joy of movement in our fun and free contemporary dance sessions, designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and coordination! Each age-appropriate class is packed with energy, imagination, and playful choreography. No experience needed — just comfy clothes and a big smile!👶 Ages 3–6: 🕙11.15am to 11:45am🧒 Ages 7–10: 🕙12:00pm to 12:30pm📍 Location: Community Hall.Succulent Pot Workshop🕙12:30pm – 1:30pm | presented by Community Access &amp; Services South Australia (CAASSA). Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing at our Free Succulent Pot Workshop! Learn how to plant and care for these low-maintenance beauties — then take one home to start your own mini garden.📍 Location: Community Garden.Rainbow Brains: A Celebration of Neurodiversity🕙 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Proudly presented by Kini Connect.Join Autistic ADHDer Kendra for a vibrant and inclusive session celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity! Together, we’ll dive into The Rainbow Brain by Sandhya Menon and explore the many unique ways people think, learn, and experience the world.Get creative with hands-on activities, including colouring sheets to map out your amazing brain, and craft your very own calming sensory jar to take home.This welcoming session is designed for all ages and abilities—a safe, supportive space to connect, create, and celebrate our wonderfully diverse minds.📍 Location: Garden RoomBreathing &amp; Meditation Workshop🕙1:00pm – 2:00pm | Presented by Yoga with Susannah. In celebration of Mental Health Day. Take a mindful pause and reconnect with yourself at our free breathing and meditation workshop. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, calm the mind, and support your mental well-being. BYO yoga mat.📍 Location: Community Hall.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌱 Special Workshop – Summer Veggie Gardening (Paid)🕚 Tomato &amp; Summer Veggie Growing Workshop: 11:00am – 12:30pm👨‍🌾 Presented by Peter from Garden Goodness.Ready to grow your best summer garden yet? Join expert gardener Peter from Garden Goodness as he guides you through the essentials of starting a thriving veggie garden from scratch.Learn how to:🌿 Design your garden layout🌿 Prepare soil for healthy growth🌿 Choose the best garden bed for your space🌿 Plant summer veggies at the right time🌿 Water and mulch effectively to maximise harvest and minimise pests – naturally!🍅 Plus! Explore a wide range of heirloom tomato seedlings available for purchase from 10:00am – 2:00pm as part of the Northern Adelaide Tomato Festival. Peter will also demonstrate how to stake, prune, and care for tomato plants to get the most out of your crop.Cost: $10 - $20 per person🔗 [Book Here] – <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/tomato-and-summer-veggie-growing-workshop" title="https://events.humanitix.com/tomato-and-summer-veggie-growing-workshop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tomato and Summer Veggie Growing Workshop</a>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎨 Activities &amp; Displays Throughout the Day🛍️ Youth Market Stalls🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm | 📍 Rear Car ParkCome along and explore a vibrant mix of handmade goods, bric-a-brac, and budget-friendly treasures — all created or curated by local young people. Support youth enterprise, find something unique, and enjoy a fun, community-focused market atmosphere!🎲 Board Games<a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">🕙</a> 10:00am – 2:00pm | 📍 FoyerDrop in and play popular games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and Sushi Go! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious, there's something for everyone. Plus, learn more about All A’board — our monthly men’s board game group. Come for the fun, stay for the community!🧵 Quilting &amp; Embroidery Showcase🕙 10:00am – 11:45am | 📍 Large Meeting RoomDiscover the art of quilting and embroidery! Chat with local makers, see their beautiful handcrafted work up close, and pick up tips to get started on your own projects. 🎁 Free sewing starter packs available – while supplies last!🎨 Live Painting &amp; Art Exhibition🕙 12:00pm – 2:00pm | 📍 Small and Large Meeting Rooms and FoyerWatch creativity in action with live painting by members of the Salisbury Art Society. Chat with the artists as they work, explore a beautiful exhibition of member artworks in the foyer and small meeting room, and don't miss their stunning new community garden mural — a vibrant celebration of flora and fauna from the South Australian outback to the mountains of Bhutan. Inspiration, colour, and creativity – all in one place!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------☕ Food &amp; RefreshmentsFree barista-made coffee | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FoyerEnjoy expertly brewed coffee, courtesy of Community Access &amp; Services South Australia (CAASSA).Scrumptious morning tea | 🕙 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | FoyerTreat yourself to delicious snacks provided by the Para Districts Achievers Club. Stop by to enjoy a tasty bite and learn more about the great services they offer.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎟 BookingsTo attend any of the free Come and Try sessions, please register and download your free ticket. You’ll need to present this ticket on the day to confirm your booking.If you’re interested in attending the paid Summer Veggie Growing Workshop, please use the link below to purchase your ticket via Humanitix.🔗 [Book Here] <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/tomato-and-summer-veggie-growing-workshop" title="https://events.humanitix.com/tomato-and-summer-veggie-growing-workshop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tomato and Summer Veggie Growing Workshop</a>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information, contact: Mark Crabtree, Community Development Coordinator, City of Salisbury 📞 8487 1840.We can’t wait to welcome you to this vibrant day celebrating community, creativity, and connection at Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre!

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