1. hobbies and interests
2. astrology

BOARD MEMBERS
Sharyn Hill, Penni Lamprey and Mel Robinson
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Ald Kris e Johnson
WMCH Board of Management meeƟng
Are you passionate about your local community?
Why not consider becoming a member and/or a volunteer or
board member and help to make a difference.
Mee ngs held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
Enquiries welcome.
West Moonah Community House
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Program Coordinator – Barbara Hobbs
Playgroup Coordinator– Veneta Metzenthin & Lee Mundy
Community Aid—Maureen Carter
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130 Springfield Avenue West Moonah TAS 7009
CHAIRMAN – Lorraine Bailey
VICE CHAIRMAN – Veneta Metzenthin
TREASURER – Pam Bridgen
SECRETARY– Maureen Carter
PUBLIC OFFICER - Joel Stafford
Phone: 03 6273 2362
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
COMMUNITY HOUSE STAFF
Manager – Mel Knuckey
Assistant Manager—Kaye Marskell
Office Manager – Kim Smith
Children’s Services Coordinator – Tanya Castle-Philips
Preschool Aide – Emma Swain
Shed Coordinator—Patrick Hiller
Community Garden Coordinator – Stuart Ga
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
E-mail: info@westmoonahcommunityhouse.com Website: www.westmoonahcommunityhouse.com
November NewsleƩer
A Note from the Manager
Another busy month ahead. Be sure to come along and
support our Girls Night In event on Friday 7th November with
all funds raised going towards breast cancer research.
We are thrilled to announce we have been successful in
receiving an infrastructure upgrade which is due to be finalized
by June 2015, we are excited to be ge ng a new kitchen and
another mul purpose room to enable us to offer more
ac vi es.
Don’t forget we are star ng to look at programs for next year
so feel free to come in and see us if you have some sugges ons.
Cheers Mel
Christmas Raffle
is now happening
Purchse tickets for
$2 each or 3 for $5
To win a fabulous hamper
filled with goodies.
Drawn on 9th December
At the Christmas Lunch
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We are looking at holding some school
holiday activities in January 2015.
Please talk to us at
the house to express
an interest and make
a suggestion as to
what would
interest your
little ones.
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What’s on in November
Mondays
9am—2:30pm
West Moonah Community Preschool
9:30am—10:30am Heart FoundaƟon Walking Group
Gathers at the Community House each week before se ng off.
11.15am—12.15pm Go Movement
Light exercise class.
$2 dona on
Tuesdays
9am - 11am
Volunteer Program Coordinator available
The volunteer program provides a service to the frail, aged and disabled.
If you would like to access this service or join our team of volunteers, please
phone us on 6273 2362
11am - 11.40am Dance Classes
Dancing for children 5 and under. See poster in this newsle er.
11am - 2pm
EaƟng with Friends: 11th November
Maureen takes a group of people out to lunch...where?...it’s a mystery.
9am – 2.30pm West Moonah Community Preschool
3.30pm - 5pm The MAC Van
A free program encouraging children to par cipate in fun sports and games.
Held in the park across from the West Moonah Community House in
Springfield Ave.
7pm
Astrology—Fact or FicƟon (11th November)
This is a FREE debate, discussion, fun, informa ve evening about astrology;
is it factual or fanciful?
6.30pm - 9pm ConstrucƟng a Gingerbread House
See poster in this newsle er
The West Moonah Community Shed is open
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 9am to 12.30pm
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AstrologyFact or Fiction?
Come along and enjoy a discussion. Argue! Debate! Have fun!
Become more informed, and settle those nagging questions about this interesting topic.
IS ASTROLOGY ALL RUBBISH? All of POPULAR astrology is certainly rubbish. That includes Sun-sign
predictions in newspapers, and the assumption that people's character should always fit with their
Sun-sign descriptions. Popular astrology is trivial entertainment which was created to sell newspapers,
and has the same relationship to true astrology as table soccer (foosball) has to real soccer.
But perhaps REAL astrology (which is less well-known) has value.
IS THERE ANY SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR ASTROLOGY? Most people would be surprised to learn that
there have been hundreds of scientific papers on astrology, and that the subject is hotly debated by
scientists. Hans Eysenck – the famous psychologist - wrote, “The case [for astrology] is already
stronger than that for almost any area of research in psychology”.
IF MY PERSONALITY IS NOTHING LIKE MY SUN-SIGN DESCRIPTION, DOESN'T THAT SHOW ASTROLOGY
IS RUBBISH? The notion that everybody has to be like their Sun-sign description is not what REAL
astrology claims. People recognise that not all Frenchmen are great lovers or great cooks, and not all
Australians like beer and are mad about sports. In ordinary life we recognise that such national
characterisations are only general indicators or stereotypes, and that some people are in fact the exact
opposite of these national stereotypes. The sun sign characteristics are nothing more than a base-line
tendency which are often (or generally) swamped by other astrological factors which are easily identified
by an astrologer.
What’s on in November
Wednesdays
9am—2:30pm
West Moonah Community Preschool
3:45– 5:15pm
Yoga Class
Teaching gentle postures, breathing and relaxa on. Cost: $10 per class. For
more informa on contact Angela Tamayo (Satyananda yoga
accredited teacher) on 0427231776
6.30pm - 9pm CraŌ
Thursdays
9.30am - 10.30am Cross Training
Free childcare. $60 for 6 weeks.
9.30am - 12.30pm Miracle Babies 13th & 27th November
1:30pm - 3pm CHAPS
CHAPS is a Bubs and Mums group run through Child Health Associa on.
Fridays
9.30am – 12pm LiƩle Diggers Friday Playgroup
Families with children of all ages invited to par cipate in a variety of
ac vi es. Cost: Members $2 per child or $4 per family.
Non-members $3 per child or $5 per family.
ASTROLOGY SAYS THERE ARE ONLY 12 KINDS OF PEOPLE, SO IT CANNOT BE TRUE REAL astrology
does not say there are only 12 kinds of people. This is only POPULAR astrology rubbish. Foosball is not
soccer, and popular astrological urban myths are not astrology. At the very least, people are a
combination of the 12 Sun-signs, 12 Moon signs and 12 Rising signs: 12 x 12 x 12 = 1728: At an absolute
minimum, there could be said to be 1728 “basic” astrological personality types – not 12. But we should go
past even these 1728 merely general indicators and learn that in fact everyone's astrology has additional
unique elements. Each person's astrology is as unique as they are.
Saturdays
ASTROLOGY HAS NO SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION, SO IT MUST BE RUBBISH Astrology DOES have a
scientific explanation. Dr Percy Seymour, Principal Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Plymouth,
England, has published a theory that the influence is due to the effect of the interaction of magnetic fields
and the Sun on the baby's brain in the womb just before birth. His speciality in astrophysics is the
magnetic fields of the planets of the solar system.
1pm - 3pm
Q: SHOULD WE “BELIEVE” IN ASTROLOGY? A: Definitely not! Believe nothing!
“If you wish to strive for peace of soul and pleasure, then believe; if you wish to be a devotee of truth, then
enquire” (Nietzsche)
“Galileo's opinion of the theory that tides are caused by the moon was terse and definite: 'Astrological
nonsense.' What seems such an obvious connection was hotly denied by men who ought to have been well
qualified to judge. We must be cautious of too-easy scepticism as well as too-easy belief.”
- Dr. H J Eysenck, Astrology : Science or Superstition? Page 163, “The Moon”
9.30am—11.30am Saturday Playgroup (first Saturday of the month)
1st November; Families with children of all ages invited to
par cipate in a variety of ac vi es. Cost: Members $2 per child or $4 per
family. Non-members $3 per child or $5 per family.
Archery: 1st November
Gerrard St Reserve (bookings essen al)
10am - 11am Circus: 22nd November at West Moonah Community House.
10am - noon Outrigger Canoe: 29th November
Montrose Bay (bookings essen al)
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Children’s Services News
Preschool - we are taking enrolments for 2015 now.
This term we are focusing on:
As we are moving to the end of the years the older children in the group are taking on more
responsibility within the preschool and lots of practice at becoming masterful with developing
their:
* skills,
* co-ordination,
* listening,
* concentration
* confidence
* respecting our environment, and our friends by listening and taking care of them
* following through and strengthening confidence
Dairy Dates
Christmas Concert and afternoon tea change of date:
Wednesday 10th December, at 12.30 pm. Concert will commence at 12.30
followed by a Sausage Sizzle and snacks.
Volunteer Celebration: 4th December at 11-12am Here at the house.
Learning and Development
reports circulated to all
families at the concert
along with the Art Folios
End of term our last day will
be Wednesday 10th
December.
We are happy to discuss
any aspect of the program
and enquiries are welcome
at any time. Please do not
hesitate to contact Tanya.
Tanya is available
Mondays, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays.
West Moonah Community Garden
We have bags of compost for sale. $5.00 per bag
Plots available for community members for a small
fee of $30 per year.
If you’re interested in joining our garden community,
please give us a call on 62732362 or
email info@westmoonahcommunityhouse.com
Playgroup Picture
Mohamed and Misha
(A Dinosaur in the making)
Friday Playgroup Well November already and only 6 more playgroups until we break for Christmas. The
children will be busy making and creating Christmas masterpieces. Throw in some science
making a volcano and cooking and gardening taking a sunflower home it will be a full
and fun packed activities. Finishing off on Dec 12th with a break up Christmas party.
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Miracle Babies Foundation
Supporting premature and sick newborns and their
families in hospital.
We meet once a fortnight at the West Moonah
Community House from 9.30am to 12.30pm for a
chat, a cuppa and some play time with our
miracle babies.
November dates: 13th and 27th November.
Touch base with us on our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/MiracleBabiesFoundation?fref=ts
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Become a member of
the West Moonah
Community House
Membership is open to any
organisation or person who:
Application for Renewal
or New Membership
Name: ______________________________
Address:____________________________
•
Is over the age of 18 years.
•
Is residing in Tasmania
•
Is in agreement with the aims
and ideals of the
Association.
.___________________________________
•
Is not an employee of the
Telephone:._________________________
Community House.
•
Is aware of the needs of the
E-mail:_____________________________
community.
Becoming a member of the
West Moonah Community
House enables you to participate in classes at a ‘members
only’ rate.
As a member you are also eligible to become a board member
and have a say in what happens
in your community house.
Signature:.__________________________
Date:_______________________________
Financial Member nominating the above
___________________________________
Speak to a staff member for
more information.
Seconded by:_______________________
Membership is only $5.00 for the
year.
West Moonah Community House
Return application form to:
130 Springfield Avenue
West Moonah TAS 7009
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Other services at WMCH
Fax and Photocopying
Room Hire
Available for use at a minimal cost,
Monday to Friday.
Our main room is available for hire 7
days per week subject to availability.
We provide an affordable hourly rate.
Contact our office for further informa on.
Internet
Computer and internet available
for use, FREE of charge!
Available Monday to Friday.
Community Pantry
The Food Pantry is available to
anyone in the community who
may be experiencing hardship. Our
pantry is open from Monday to
Thursday. Feel free to call in and
speak to our friendly staff about
accessing some food.
Nils (No Interest Loan Scheme)
Provide families and individuals on low
incomes with the opportunity to apply
for a loan to purchase essen al items,
without the burden of interest charges
or fees. For further informa on call
1300 301 650 or phone 62732362 to
make an appointment.
West Moonah Community Shed
Open for Business and is welcoming new members
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9am—12.30pm
Come along and enjoy sharing and learning skills in a safe,
social and supportive environment. Contact Patrick on 0409 419911.
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