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Craft Club (Kallangur)
2025-01-09 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Join us for some great company, make new friends, and share a love of craft and knitting with others. Bring your own project.
Where: Encircle Kallangur (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
When: Thursday fortnightly at 9.00am – 12.00pm
No cost
Contact: ph: 07 3465 3200 or email: kallangur@encircle.org.au
Free parking and disabled access

Rummikub Social Group (Redcliffe)
2025-01-09 12:30 - 16:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join the social group to play Rummikub, a tile based game for 2 – 4 players, combining elements of the card game Rummy, and tile game Mahjong.
When: Every Thursday (except Public holidays) at 12:30pm – 4pm
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Cost: $5 per person
Free Parking and disabled access
Click here to watch a short video about how to play Rummikub

Creative Paper Making (Lawnton)
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us for a fun school holiday activity as you learn how to make your own colourful, creative paper.
Suitable for school aged children. Materials supplied.
When: Thursday 16th January
Time: Session 1 (10:00am – 12:00pm) – SOLD OUT | Session 2 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Bookings essential. To RSVP click here or call the Centre on 07 3889 0063.

Caring Community Coffee & Crafts (Lawnton)
2025-01-17 09:30 - 11:45 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Caring Community Coffee & Crafts come together on a fortnightly basis to make Plarn Shopping Bags – “plarn” is plastic yarn made from single use bags.
They slice the bags, join them and then roll it into balls to be crocheted into bags. The bags are available for sale here at Encircle and the group donates the funds raised back to the organization so that we can purchase much needed items for our community pantry.
Or you can bring your own craft project. New members are always welcome to attend. It’s a great social group, so come along and have a chat and laugh.

Every first, third and fifth Friday of the month – 9:30am-11:45am
Free – Bring Your Project
No appointment necessary.

Free parking and disabled access

Seniors Social BBQ (Redcliffe)
2025-01-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us for our monthly Seniors BBQ. Enjoy and connect with other seniors in the community.
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
When: Monthly – every third Tuesday of the month
Cost: Gold coin donation.
Bookings essential.
For more information or queries please contact 07 3284 3081 or email redcliffe@encircle.org.au

Creative Paper Making (Kallangur)
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Join us for a fun school holiday activity as you learn how to make your own colourful, creative paper.
Suitable for school aged children. Materials supplied.
When: Wednesday 22nd January
Time: Session 1 (10:00am – 12:00pm) | Session 2 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Where: Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
Bookings essential. To RSVP click here or call the Centre on 07 3465 3200.

2025 Community BBQ (Kallangur)
2025-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Join us at Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre as we welcome in an amazing 2025 with a free BBQ Burger Lunch.
Come and share a meal with your neighbours and talk about what you want to see in your neighbourhood centre in 2025.
When: Thursday 23rd January
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
RSVP: Booking essential for catering purposes. Please RSVP by 4:00pm Friday 17th January by calling the Centre on 07 3465 3200 or email kallangur@encircle.org.au

Conversational English Group: North Lakes Library (North Lakes)
2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:00 | North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes, Brisbane, QLD, 4509, Australia
The Conversational English Group is a great way to improve your English speaking and listening skills in a friendly and relaxed group. Conversations are about a range of relevant and interesting topics led by an experienced volunteer educator and volunteer tutors.
The group is:
Friendly, relaxed, and supportive
Conversations on a variety of relevant and interesting topics
One on one tutoring available
Open to anyone who wants to improve their English speaking skills
No cost
The Group is run by Encircle in collaboration with Moreton Bay Region Libraries.
Conversational English is currently on:
Days: Monday (during school terms)
Time: 9:30am – 11:00 am
Location: North Lakes Library (Meeting room 2 above the Library)
10 The Corso, North Lakes
Please note, classes are also held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 11:00am at Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:
adultlit@encircle.org.au
07 3889 0063
encircle.org.au

Seniors Morning Tea (Redcliffe)
2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Come along for a social morning tea – share a cuppa and a chat.
When: Every Monday (except Public holidays) at 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Cost: Gold coin donation
Free Parking and disabled access

Women's Art Social Group (Kallangur)
2025-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
We invite all women to come and share their love of art and have a chat. Bring your own project. Every Monday night (except public holidays)
Where: Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
When: Weekly Monday – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: FREE
Free parking and disabled access
For more information, contact the friendly reception at Encircle Kallangur on 07 3465 3200 or email kallangur@encircle.org.au

Conversational English Group: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (Lawnton)
2025-02-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
The Conversational English Group is a great way to improve your English speaking and listening skills in a friendly and relaxed group. Conversations are about a range of relevant and interesting topics led by an experienced volunteer educator and volunteer tutors.
The group is:
Friendly, relaxed, and supportive
Conversations on a variety of relevant and interesting topics
One on one tutoring available
Open to anyone who wants to improve their English speaking skills
No cost
The Group is run by Encircle in collaboration with Moreton Bay Region Libraries.
Conversational English is currently on:
Days: Tuesday and Friday
Time: 9:30am – 11:00 am
Location: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton
Free Parking and disabled access
Close to public transport (bus / train)
Please note, a class is also held on Monday from 9:30am to 11:00am at North Lakes Library (Meeting
room 2 above the library) 10 The Corso, North Lakes
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:
adultlit@encircle.org.au
07 3889 0063
encircle.org.au

Parkinson's Support Group (Kallangur)
2025-02-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month (excluding public holidays). It supports people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and carers with information and advice.
It’s a safe space to share experiences with others in a similar situation. Free tea and coffee provided.
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Encircle Kallangur neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
Cost: FREE
Free parking and disabled access

Peer Support Group (Lawnton)
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
An all-inclusive, safe, supportive and understanding community-based peer support group for adults. Come and join us for conversation and sharing.
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Road Lawnton
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (except public holidays)
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Cost: Free
Please contact enircle@encircle.org.au or phone (07) 3889 0063 for more information.
Free parking and disabled access
Close to public transport

Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (Redcliffe) - Walk-In
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (PRCLS) helps more than 200 people every month access free legal advice, information, referrals, and document services.
Walk-in without an appointment for a consultation of up to 20 minutes
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
When: Friday, weekly from 10:00am – 12:00pm (Please note, this walk-in service does not operate during the Queensland December-January school holidays and public holidays)
Contact:

A: 4A/481 Gympie Road, Strathpine
P: 07 3881 3500
E: prcls@encircle.org.au
Consultations will be 15-20 minutes only. Remember to bring all your documents.
Free parking and disabled access

RSPCA Community Day (Redcliffe)
2025-02-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us for the FREE RSPCA Community Hub Day. Bring your furry friend along for advice and care.
To be eligible for this event you must hold an approved concession card – all pet health and wellbeing support is provided free of charge. Your CRN will need to be provided.
The RSPCA team will be on hand to chat with you about your pet and can support you with:

A veterinary pet health check (per booking)
Vaccinations for dogs (per booking)
Microchipping and pet ID tags
Flea and worming products for your pets thanks to Elanco
Pet care essentials for dogs and cats (food, collars, leads etc.)
Grooming information and advice
Behaviour and training information and advice
Information about positive pet ownership

**Due to a nationwide vaccine shortage, cat vaccinations at our Community Days are unavailable. Desexing appointments can proceed after pet health check consultation. Please reach out with any concerns.
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe
When: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: FREE (see link below for details)
Bookings essential. To register your pet, click here.
A ticket must be booked for each individual animal to allow adequate time for health checks, tickets are limited to 2 pet bookings per person.
If you have additional animals, please email community-outreach@rspcaqld.org.au or talk with one of our friendly staff on the day to enquire about future community days.

Pine Rivers Community Network Meeting
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Opportunity for local Pine Rivers community organisations to make connections, develop partnerships, and share community insight and information.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton
When: Bi-monthly, every third Wednesday
Time: 10.00am – 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Book: Call 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au

Senior's Morning Tea (Lawnton)
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Relaxing morning with good company, connection and learning each month with a new guest speaker.
This is a perfect opportunity to connect with others and learn something new.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
When: Monthly – third Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cost: FREE
RSVP: To book email cd@encircle.org.au or call the Centre on 07 3889 0063.

Bringing Up Great Kids (Lawnton)
2025-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
The Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program is an integrated suite of activities and tools that are unique and offer all parents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationships with their children.
It has been evaluated and found to be an effective program in supporting the development of mindful and positive relationships between parents/carers and children.
BUGK is constantly evolving and has now developed into new variations that meet the needs of parents from different backgrounds and with different experiences.
BUGK focuses on:

Building positive and nurturing relationships between parents and their children
Supporting parents to review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children
Promoting more respectful interactions and encouraging the development of children’s positive self-identity

When: 6-week program (Mondays 24 February 2025 – 31 March 2025)
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Booking essential. For more information, please contact the Encircle CAPS Coordinator on 3284 3081 or email caps@encircle.org.au

Wheel of Well-Being Workshop
2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Over the past fifteen years, there has been a growing field of research that combines aspects of psychology, health and economics to explore what makes us happy – and what kind of things we can do to improve our well-being.
The wheel of well-being (WoW) program* has been developed to shape new ways to improve well-being and positive mental health.
More and more research is showing us how certain things we do can improve our moods, reduce the risk of depression, strengthen relationships, and keep us healthy.
Encircle is running a FREE three-week group program using the WoW strategy to boost health and happiness and give you useful tools for stress reduction and mindfulness.
Watch the video to learn more about the WoW strategy or read about the program launch.
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Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton
When: This is a three-week program on Wednesday 26 February, Wednesday 5 March, and Wednesday 12 March 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Book: Call 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au
Free Parking and disabled access
Close to public transport (bus and train)
*Wheel of Well-being is owned by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. Information on this license is available at www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0. Adaptations need to follow brand guidelines available at www.wheelofwellbeing.org and be signed off by SLaM. For permissions beyond the scope of this license contact hello@wheelofwellbeing.org.

NDIS Local Area Coordinator Visit (Kallangur)
2025-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
NDIS Local area coordinators support people with disability to create and work towards their goals, build capacity to make their own decisions and choices and access the support they need to live the life they choose.
Where: Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre, 51 Marsden Road Kallangur
When: Friday monthly (4th Friday of each month) – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bookings essential. To book an appointment, please call 3384 1600.
About the NDIS:
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a scheme of the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability.
Click here to find out more about the NDIS
Free parking and disabled access

Book Club (Lawnton)
2025-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Do you love to read and enjoy connecting with new people?
Join us on the first Monday of every month as we come together for engaging discussions, new perspectives, and great reads! Tea/coffee included.
When: First Monday of every month
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential as there are limited spots. To register your attendance, call the Centre on 07 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au.

International Women's Day 2025
2025-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us as we celebrate the strength and resilience of women in a workshop filled with inspiration and creativity.
Share stories, reflect on your journey, and craft beautiful butterflies symbolizing freedom, transformation, and the rebirth of empowered women.
Let’s honour our collective strength and create something truly meaningful together.
When: Thursday 13th March
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Cost: FREE
Bookings essential. To register your attendance, click here.

Close the Gap 2025 (Lawnton)
2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us as we mark ‘Close the Gap 2025’ with a traditional smoking ceremony and morning tea.
The program for the day is as follows:
Start time: 10:00am
Welcome to Country: 10:05am – 10:15am
Traditional Smoking Ceremony: 10:15am – 11:15am
Morning Tea: 11:15am
When: Monday 17th March 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Cost: Free
Bookings essential. To register your attendance call the Centre on 07 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au.

RSPCA Community Day (Lawnton)
2025-03-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us for the FREE RSPCA Community Hub Day. Bring your furry friend along for advice and care.
To be eligible for this event you must hold an approved concession card – all pet health and wellbeing support is provided free of charge. Your CRN will need to be provided.
The RSPCA team will be on hand to chat with you about your pet and can support you with:

A veterinary pet health check (per booking)
Vaccinations for dogs (per booking)
Microchipping and pet ID tags
Flea and worming products for your pets thanks to Elanco
Pet care essentials for dogs and cats (food, collars, leads etc.)
Grooming information and advice
Behaviour and training information and advice
Information about positive pet ownership

**Due to a nationwide vaccine shortage, cat vaccinations at our Community Days are unavailable. Desexing appointments can proceed after pet health check consultation. Please reach out with any concerns.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
When: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: FREE (see link below for details)
Bookings essential. To register your pet, click here.
A ticket must be booked for each individual animal to allow adequate time for health checks, tickets are limited to 2 pet bookings per person.
If you have additional animals, please email community-outreach@rspcaqld.org.au or talk with one of our friendly staff on the day to enquire about future community days.

Close the Gap 2025 (Redcliffe)
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us as we mark ‘Close the Gap 2025’ with a traditional smoking ceremony and morning tea.
The program for the day is as follows:
Start time: 10:00am
Welcome to Country: 10:05am – 10:15am
Traditional Smoking Ceremony: 10:15am – 11:15am
Morning Tea: 11:15am
When: Thursday 20th March 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Cost: Free
Bookings essential. To register your attendance call the Centre on 07 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au.

Harmony Day 2025 (Lawnton)
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
🌏🎉 Celebrate Harmony Day with Us! 🎉🌏
Join us for a joyful morning of cultural workshops, delicious food, and community connection! 🌿🥟🎶
✨ What’s in store?
🍽️ Tasty dishes from around the world
🎭 Interactive activities for all ages
🌍 Engaging cultural workshops
When: Friday 21st March 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Cost: Free
Come along, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community so special! ❤️💛🖤💙🤍
Booking essential. To register your attendance, click here.
For more details call the Centre on 07 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au.

Wood Burn Art Class
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Learn a new and fun skill in wood burn art. Men and ladies are welcome.
No experience necessary.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton
When: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Cost: FREE
Book: Call 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au

Seniors Tarago Tours
2025-04-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Come for a social outing and mini-bus tour. The outings are coordinated by volunteer bus driver, Bob.
It is a door to door pick up and drop off service.
When: Mondays (fortnightly) between 9am and 3pm.
Where: Bus trip outings from your location (destination calendar will be available soon)
Cost: $5
Please call the Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre on 07 3284 3081 for more information, and to book.

Krafty Kids Easter Workshop
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Hop on in for egg-citing activities these Easter school holidays.
When: Tuesday 15th April
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
RSVP: Bookings essential. Click here to register or call 07 3889 0063.
Join us for a morning of Easter crafts 🖍️, creativity, and a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! 🐣🍫
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Bring the kids along for some festive fun.
Free event. Gold donations welcomed.
