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Venue: Ruth Faulkner Public Library, 215 Wright Street Cloverdale

Meditation can help reduce stress, pain, anxiety and depression; increase focus, clarity, sleep, happiness and productivity; and create emotional balance.

Join Hana in the back meeting room at Ruth Faulkner Public Library to take part in this weekly commitment to your health.

$5 donation. Bring a cushion or yoga mat to sit on. Ask for Hana at the front counter.

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Venue: Foyer House, 196 Oxford Street, Leederville - upstairs. Now FREE! Isn't it time you did something great for YOU? Join Natalie each Saturday (except 29/12/18) at 12noon for an hour of stretching, breathing, and relaxation to kick off your weekend! Relax and reap the benefits of yoga through breathing exercises and alignment. We will be focusing on the mind-body connection, physical poses and mindfulness for the healthiest, happiest you. No matter if you're brand new to yoga, or a big hearted yogi, I'd love you to join me on the mat. Some mats and equipment are available onsite but please feel free to bring your own mat and towel. Now FREE! Want to host your own Befriend event? Visit http://befriend.org.au/start-here/social-network-volunteering/ Want to host your own Befriend event? Visit http://befriend.org.au/start-here/social-network-volunteering/

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As the year draws to a close it can be nice to spend time reflecting on what was, before we start dreaming up what we’d like 2019 to be. Join me for a gentle afternoon collaging together- by cutting up magazines and arranging the pictures we’ll create a visual representation of the year. I like to do this with others as it can be nice to chat whilst crafting and take breaks.

I’ll bring things for tea and coffee and some kind of sweet treat. All materials provided but please bring along scissors, glue, old magazines and something edible to share if you can.

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Join Befriend as we celebrate the end of the year in musical fashion with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, WASO Chorus, Variety Choir & special guests!

Full event details are available from: https://www.waso.com.au/concerts-tickets/whats-on/concert/christmas-symphony & https://www.facebook.com/events/2118271241833904/.

This event is free to attend. Please bring chairs or rugs along with a picnic, or take advantage of the great range of food trucks available on the night.

We will be there from 5:30pm. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 5:25pm. The concert starts at 7:30pm and runs until 10:30pm.

MEETING POINT:
Please be on time. We will meet on the corner of Victoria Avenue & Terrace Road. We will be there from 5:30pm - 5:45pm. After that time we will move into the seated area for the concert. Because of the number of people that attend it might be difficult to find us after that time. This is a big event, so please anticipate traffic delays.

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Meet on the coastal path outside the cafe. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. On the rare occasion that the weather is unsuitable we will skip the walk and have a chat at the cafe instead. We will walk/roll for 30 minutes south of Burns Beach and then return as the sun sets. If you don't want to walk the whole distance there are plenty of benches with beautiful views to make use of. You can join us again on our way back.

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It is December and with Christmas just around the corner a special end of year befriend bowling, will be taking place this year, just in time for Christmas with a special ten pin 'Befriend Bowling Xmas Edition'. The difference is members are welcome to come along wearing Santa Hats (optional) and will be providing Xmas crackers during the event!

So why not come along for a game or two of ten pin bowling at Zone Bowling Morley with the friendly Befriend Bowlers on Sunday the 16th of December for a special one time only evening event from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Whether this is your first time bowling or have been before!, this monthly running event of Befriend Tenpin Bowling always brings a positive experience for our members, who enjoy a game of bowling and meeting new people. No experience required! all are welcome!

If befriend members can please arrive 10 minutes early we can get started exactly at 6 pm. The reception at Zone Bowling will be aware of our group so Tom will have a sheet which you will need to write down your name and number of games you want to bowl and at 6 pm you will need to just simply line up to pay for the number of games you want to play and get your bowling shoes!

The number of games is 2 but I always give members who want to do one game that option. The cost for a game you can find on their website https://www.zonebowling.com/bowling-activities/pricing (note:shoe hire on website price is not included when you go up to pay) Food and Drinks are optional and there is a cafe of yummy food and drinks available if you may so choose!

Tom also recommends that if you do, for whatever reason are running late, please contact or message Tom on the befriend hotline number so he can notify reception that someone is still arriving. However there have been instances were members have missed out, but can still participate but generally only can end up playing one game. So with that in mind for late members please make sure you arrive on time or if for what every reason cant make it, please unrsvp on meetup. But if running 10 minutes late, it shouldn't be a problem as most times members are still lining up to play their games!

For any member in a wheelchair at Zone Bowling Morley there is only one wheelchair access ramp at the end of the bowling alley so make sure you please give tom the heads up on the Befriend Number so he can try to book down the end lanes near the wheelchair ramp a week before the event if possible!

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Gentle walk around lake. Easily accessible pathways, suitable for all, including wheel chairs. Walk at your own pace. Non-English speakers very welcome to meet community members.

Meet at cafe. Look for Peter with yellow flag.

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Bring along a book you loved but are willing to give up - pass it on for someone else to enjoy after you. Tell them why you enjoyed it over a coffee, then send it home for them to read. We will do this at least once a month, so hopefully you will then be able to share your experience of a new book with the person who passed it to you. Timber Cafe is located in the Carey College grounds, enter their car park and you will see Timber. Find the yellow befriend flag on a table and you are in the right spot!
Timber Cafe has a great range of teas and coffees so bring some cash or card if you wish to indulge.

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Venue: The Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe, cnr Oxford & Scarborough Beach Rd, Mt Hawthorn.

Come and join me for a friendly game of UNO (beginners welcome).

I’ll be the one sitting at a larger table shuffling a pack of UNO cards. So why not order yourself a drink then come over and join me?

Parking available off Hobart Street, next to the park.

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Last Mid Week Meal Vic Park for 2018! Come on down to the Balmoral Hotel for Tuesday's $15 Steak and Salad Night! Also many veggie options on the menu! Food options from $10-$30. Just let us know if needing wheeled access option. Cheers!

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Join Linda and this lovely group for a casual coffee and bring along your latest crochet or knitting project or start something new.

For beginners there is plenty of spare wool to try out and many helpful hands to show you the ropes (or the wools as the case may be :-)

Every Wednesday
Cost: Free to come and join in, just buy your own food and beverages

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The Knowledge Centre is located in AGONIS . Entry from the Albany Highway/front of the building has no steps.

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Easy 1-2 hour stroll along footpath beside river and gravel track into bird sanctuary. Cafe van nearby.

Meet Peter with the yellow Befriend flag at the ANA rowing club.

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Do you love crochet and knitting? Do you love meeting new people and having a chat?
Then come and join Befriend at Armadale Library, located inside Armadale Central Shopping Centre fortnightly on Thursdays commencing August 30th. 9.30 - 11.30 am
Bring your own materials and join the table. Hot drinks are available for $2 from the machine.
We will be in the Reading lounge at the rear of the library - look for the yellow Befriend flag on the table and come and join in.
Thanks to City of Armadale for use of this space.

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Venue: Kerry Street Pear Tree Cafe, 1 Kerry Street, Hamilton Hill

Come along and bring your craft project and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you create!

Have you lost your craft mojo? Come along and get inspired! Caroline is able to knitting, crochet and other craft skills. She would love other people to come along and share their favourite craft!

The Pear Tree is a lovely cafe with good coffee, delish food and really lovely staff. We would love to see you there!

Cost $5-$15 for food and drinks

Caroline will be at a table inside, look for the yellow crocheted flowers on the table.

Please note this event page is not being monitored by the host. Visit the Befriend website for the latest event infomation and to contact the host and other guests. www.befriend.org.au

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Join Anoosh, one of the nurses at the centre, for a cuppa and health chat. The focus for December will be Heart Health.

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Join us for a Christmassy Merry Quiztmas Quiz night with Nancy for a fun night of quizzing and friendly rivalry. Wear your Santa hat and bring a small Kris Kringle (up to $5) to swap in your Befriendly team!

Arrive at 6:30pm order your meal and settle in for the quiz which starts at 7:00pm and finishes about 9ish.

$16 includes dinner, quiz, lovely views and a few laughs. When you RSVP below, you are not charged. The $16 is payable at the bar when you order your meal on the night.

Please remember your Kris Kringle!

Look for Nancy with a Befriend flag at a table inside the downstairs bar and we look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP by Tuesday just prior so we can book a table.

Want to host your own Befriend event? Visit http://befriend.org.au/start-here/social-network-volunteering/

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Venue: Crossways Cafe, 225 Railway Avenue, Kelmscott

Join Susan, your Befriend Host for a morning of shopping at the local op shops, then meet back for lunch to share your finds and bargains.
Meet at Crossways Cafe at 10am to plan the shopping route, head out then meet back at noon to share a meal and show off your bargains. Crossways Cafe offers a range of priced lunches.

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Volunteers from all walks of life get together to make re-useable fabric "Boomerang Bags" using recycled materials, to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. The bags are given away to friends, family, colleagues, bagless strangers and so on, as a plastic bag alternative that can be used and reused, or passed on to others in need.

The bags create a platform to start conversations, make friends, up-cycle materials and work towards shifting society’s throw away mentality to a more sustainable revolution of re-use – one community, needle and thread at a time!

Thanks to wonderful donations from the local community, all materials are provided. BYO sewing machine if you would like to help out by sewing. No experience necessary, experienced sewists are available to help you if you are just starting out! Plenty of things for non-sewists to do as well.

Sprout Hub has coffee and snacks to purchase (cash or debit/credit card, no eftpos) and good accessibility. BYO re-usable coffee cup for 50 cents off!

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