John Pierce Centre - Spirit of the Deaf Community

Posted on: May 20th, 2011 by jpcadmin No Comments

Here, you will find information about our community activities, all of which are accessible in Auslan.

If you have any questions, please contact us : admin@jpc.org.au

And follow us on Facebook to keep to up to date with announcements and reminders.

https://www.facebook.com/JohnPierceCentre/

John Pierce Centre (JPC) is a community centre for all Deaf and hard of hearing people and their children.

Signee Tots

A playgroup registered with Playgroup Victoria, primarily for Deaf parents and their children.
Meets once a month on a Tuesday and also through the school holidays.
Signee-Tots encourages a better understanding of Deaf culture, recognition of Deaf role models, and development of sign language.

We will also share news about upcoming events on our FACEBOOK PAGE here.

Signee Tots Upcoming Activity

Email to Melissa Thompson to find out what’s coming next: m.thompson@jpc.org.au

Dates for first half 2019:

June

Tuesday 4th

Tuesday 18th

July

Tuesday 30th

August

Tuesday 13th

Tuesday 27th

September

Tuesday 10th

October

Tuesday 8th

Tuesday 22nd

CODA Activities

CODA activities are organised for Deaf people and their children. Activities range from footy days to picnics and bike riding.

CODA activities for 2019:

We don’t have any events planned yet. We will advise when we have an upcoming activity.
SPECIAL EVENT: A group called “KODA AUSTRALIA” offers camps for children of Deaf adults (aged 10-16yrs). See more information on their Facebook page about the camp for 2019.

Deaf Art

Meets weekly on Friday during school terms.
For people wishing to learn new skills in arts and crafts.

Dates for 2019:

MAY—3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

JUNE—7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

JULY—5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au

Phone / SMS only : 0400 660 601

Ladies Day Out

The women in our community love to meet monthly for outings. The outings are often to an interesting venue, they are affordable and are easy to get to.

Or get in touch with us.

Katrina Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au
Katrina SMS : 0400 660 601

Mens Time Out

Men’s Time Out gives men an opportunity to get together in a familiar and relaxed environment.

Board games, cards, newspapers are provided.

For more information about our our men’s group, please contact: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / SMS: 0400 660 601

Dates for First Half of 2019:

Monday 13th May
Monday 27th May
Monday 10th June (CLOSED)
Monday 24th June
Monday 8th July
Monday 22nd July

Pankina – (an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Be Happy’)

Pankina is a social club for Deaf People over the age of 50 years.
Pankina meets regularly at JPC and organises day trips and group holidays during the year.
Meetings are fortnightly on MONDAYS.

Get in touch with us to find out more:

Katrina Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Or SMS: 0400 660 601

Contact us!

If you have any questions, please contact JPC

EMAIL: admin@jpc.org.au

PHONE: (03) 9525 1158