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 – Special Event:

Signee Tots celebrates it’s 20th Birthday this year and we are holding a celebration on Friday 11th October at Crocs Playcentre in Moorabbin.

Please see details here: signee tots flyer

Signee Tots

Signee Tots is 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.

Upcoming dates – Tuesdays:

September

Tuesday 10th

Tuesday 24th (School Holidays)

October

Tuesday 8th

Friday 11th – special event, see details above

Tuesday 22nd

November

Tuesday 19th

December

Tuesday 3rd – Christmas Party

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.

For more information, please contact: Melissa Thompson

Email: m.thompson@jpc.org.au

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Deaf Art

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

Upcoming Dates – Fridays:

SEPT – 20th

OCT – 4th, 18th, 25th

NOV – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

DEC – 6th (Christmas Lunch Outing)

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.

Upcoming dates – Wednesdays:

WED 25th SEPT – CHANGED TO WED 2nd OCT – Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

WED 23rd OCT – Melbourne to Williamstown Ferry

WED 27th NOV – Christmas Lunch Outing – TBA

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601

Men’s 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

Upcoming dates – Mondays

SEPT – 30th

OCT – 14th , 28th

NOV – 11th, 25th

DEC – 9th

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601

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.

Upcoming dates – Mondays

SEPT – 23rd

OCT – 7th, 21st

NOV – 4th, 18th

DEC – 2nd – Christmas Party

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601

Contact us!

If you have any questions, please contact JPC

EMAIL: admin@jpc.org.au

PHONE: (03) 9525 1158