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“Do one thing every day that scares you.”―
Eleanor Roosevelt
In conversation,Michael Mohammed Ahmad & Winnie Dunn with
Roanna Gonsalves, as part of Waverley Council’s United to end racism campaign.
Saturday 11 June, 11am - 12:15pm
Sweatshop is a literacy movement based in Western Sydney, devoted to empowering culturally and linguistically diverse communities through reading, writing and critical thinking. This talk will be based around the amazing work Sweatshop do for voices of colour in Australia. Hear about this movement, which provides research, training, mentoring and employment opportunities for emerging and established writers and arts practitioners, from Indigenous and non-English speaking backgrounds. Be a part of the discussion!
Programs
Tech Savvy Seniors (Spanish): Introduction to emailTuesday 31 May, 10am - 12.15pm Bienvenida to our training sessions for Spanish speakers. This workshop covers the basic steps to help keep in touch with your family and friends using email. It will explain how to set up an email account, how to send, read and reply to emails that have been sent to you. |
Tech Savvy Seniors: Managing your digital assetsWednesday 1 June, 10am - 12.15pm Learn what digital assets are and how to manage them. That will include how to keep them secure, to minimise the chance they’ll be stolen or misused, and how make sure they’re handled properly after you’re gone. You’ll also learn to how to start a Last Will and Testament online. |
Film screenings: A Royal Night OutFriday 10 June 10 - 11:35am In this romantic comedy, inspired by true events, young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret want to join the festivities on the streets of London on VE day, against the wishes of their parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. |
Cybersecurity & politics seminarThursday 16 June, 6:30 - 7:30pm Does social media effect political outcomes? Dr. Aim Sinpeng, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics, from Sydney University, will address this as well as political authoritarianism and internet controls in our region. |
Gut health talkTuesday 21, 6:30 - 7:30pm Kimberley Porteous from Bondi Health and Wellness will educate you about gut health, the gut microbiome and how to optimise your nutrition to benefit your overall wellbeing. Kimberley Porteous is a Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist, who specialises in digestive issues; stress; fatigue; autoimmune conditions; weight management; and anxiety and depression. |
Music Appreciation Class: Australian ClassicalFriday 24 June, 2:30 - 3:30pm Do you love classical music? Our musicologist will lead a discussion on classical music by composers such as Mozart, Bach, Haydn, Tchaikovsky and others. There will be music, discussion, and a chance to meet other music lovers. |
Bens Book ClubTuesday 28 June, 7 - 8pm, Online via Zoom The best-selling author Ben Hobson will discuss with author Robert Lukins his latest novel Loveland. May has come from Australia to Loveland, Nebraska, to claim the house as part of her grandmother's will. Escaping the control of her husband, will she find refuge or danger? |
Meditation workshopThursday 30 June, 6:30 - 7:30pm Susie Spinks, an expert on mindfulness from the Sydney Meditation Centre will lead you on a peaceful journey into the basics on mindfulness. You will have an understanding of mindfulness and meditation and be able to commence your own personal practice. |
Children's Library
Library Excursions Does your child attend a local child care centre? Waverley Library hosts excursions for day care centre groups where they can learn about the library, attend a story time and even create craft. For more information ask your child care centre to contact the Children’s Team using the link below. |
Junior graphic novelsComic books are more than superheroes. Junior graphic novels are a great way to get reluctant readers introduced to books and reading. Graphics texts can help promote learning, engagement and better reading…and they can be lots of fun. |
What's on
Recycle it Saturday Saturday 28 May, 9 am - 3 pm Drop off good quality clothes, old electronics, polystyrene, soft plastics, excess cardboard and more at the next Recycle It Saturday. This event is open to residents who live in Waverley Council, Woollahra Council and City of Sydney. |
Bondi Festival returns this winter with local artists, interactive performances and iconic family favourites. The Bondi Festival Ice Rink and the Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel return, along with a tailor-made program of art, music, performance and fun for all ages. Check out the program. |
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