JULY - December 2018 OUTCOMES YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ATTENDING SOCIAL SATURDAYS MEET NEW PEOPLE and develop friendships BUILD YOUR CAPACITY to access your local community and surrounding areas MAKE NEW CONTACTS in your community and widen your circles of support OPPORTUNITIES to try new things and challenge yourself BRING YOUR IDEAS and help to build the program that you want www.leisurenetworks.org/find-whats-on Bookings open Thursday 14th June 2018 BOOKINGS SUPPORTS Book in three easy steps. 1 Go to website 2 find event 3 select event and follow the prompts Activity costs will vary. For cash payments or assistance with bookings please call 5222 3911 or email getactive@leisurenetwoks.org This program is suitable for people who can be supported in a small group up to 5 people. If you require more support or 1:1 support please call us to discuss.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 MEETING AND PICK UP POINTS Each activity has a meeting and pick up location listed. Please ensure you keep this with you as a reference. Should the location change a text message will be sent at least 24 hours prior with details. WHAT TO BRING A day pack with a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen and in winter, rain jacket, is always recommended. Each activity has specifi cs listed. If we require you to bring any other last minute items you will be sent a text at least 24 hours prior to the activity. 2 3 WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS Leisure Networks has a weather policy in place to ensure everyone's safety. In the event that it is deemed unsafe or unsuitable to undertake a planned activity due to heavy rain or extreme heat, a replacement activity will be offered and you will be notified via phone call or text. REFUNDS If you cancel from an activity we are not obliged to provide a refund. Refunds will be determined based on time out from activity, ability to fi ll your place and whether tickets have been pre-purchased. 4
JULY WINTER WONDERLIGHTS @ SOVEREIGN HILL Saturday 21st July 9am 4.30pm Cost: $25 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag Wear warm clothes Experience Sovereign Hill in a new way with Christmas in July. Streets filled with Christmas trees and decorations, gingerbread men, Little Red Riding Hood and even a visit from St Nick. Includes all your favourite Sovereign Hill activities in a great day out. AUGUST REAL MADRID FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE @ MELBOURNE MUSEUM Saturday 4th August 9am 4.30pm Cost: $20 MYKI with at least $10 loaded on it The Real Madrid World of Football Experience is a new, state-of-the-art, digital and physical interactive football experience for all ages. Spectacular audio-visual displays, physical interactive football experiences, playable gaming technologies, combined with historical club memorabilia and stunning trophy displays make it a sports fan s dream day out. LEGO LAND DISCOVERY CENTRE Saturday 18th August 9am 4pm Cost $25 Spending money if you wish to buy something from the Lego shop It was one of our favourite days out last year so we are heading back for even more Lego action! Day includes time to go through the Lego shop if you want to update your collection. SEPTEMBER YMCA LADY NORTHCOTE CAMP Friday 31st August Sunday 2nd September See weekends away brochure for further details
RABBIT HOLE PLAY CENTRE Saturday 15th September 9.30am 3.30pm Cost $20 A brand new, next generation indoor play centre that is all about imagination, exploration and creativity through play. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Saturday 29th September No activities OCTOBER ACMI FAMILY SUNDAYS Sunday 07th October 9am 3pm Cost $5 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong MYKI with at least $10 loaded on it A day up to ACMI at Fed Square with lots of awesome activities, including a special surprise theme. ROYAL GEELONG SHOW Saturday 20th October 10am 3.30pm Cost $15 Please note - this will be a walking activity if weather suitable Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) All the excitement, all the traditions and all the celebrations come together at Geelong s biggest family event of the year. *Spending money required* LIVE WIRE PARK @ LORNE Saturday 27th October 9am 4.30pm Cost $10 Closed toed shoes Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle, hat and day bag A brand new elevated adventure park with a great range of activities for all ages. Entry includes a canopy walk, if you wish to partake in the high ropes courses or zip coaster please bring spending money ($35) this however is completely optional.
NOVEMBER FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND AND TEN PIN BOWLING Saturday 10th November 9.30am 4pm Cost: $15 Closed toed shoes Water bottle, hat and day bag Hop on the bus for a day at Fitzroy s best-kept secret, their adventure playground known as Cubbies. Spend hours climbing, tunnelling and spinning on the equipment. After lunch head out for a game of ten-pin bowling to finish off your super Saturday. ST KILDA PENGUIN PARADE Saturday 24th November 4.30pm 10.30pm Cost: $10 Jacket to keep warm Water bottle Binoculars Did you know that St Kilda has its very own family of fairy penguins that come in and say hi each night? Here is your chance to see them up close after a nice fish and chip dinner along the beach. DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 8th December 10am 3pm Cost: $5 Something to share with the group (no nuts please) Celebrate a great year with your Leisure Networks friends with yummy food, dancing and games.
JULY TEN PIN BOWLING AND MEXICAN FIESTA DAY Saturday 14th July 9.30am 3.30pm Cost: $15 Any Mexican dress up s you wish to wear (be creative!!) Ole! Time to get out those sombrero s out for a Mexican fiesta! We will go ten -pin bowling in the morning then come back and cook up a feast of Mexican favourites, and play some Mexican based games. WINTER WONDERLIGHTS @ SOVEREIGN HILL Saturday 21st July 9am 4.30pm Cost: $25 Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag Wear warm clothes! Experience Sovereign Hill in a new way with Christmas in July. Streets filled with Christmas trees and decorations, gingerbread men, Little Red Riding Hood and even a visit from St Nick. Includes all of your favourite Sovereign Hill activities in a great day out. WE WILL ROCK YOU @ GPAC Saturday 28th July 1pm 4.30pm Cost: $40 Drop off/pick up location: Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong Snacks or money if you want to buy food Do you love to Rock? Then this is the stage show for you. Queen s greatest hits will have you dancing in the aisles in a show all about being yourself. AUGUST REAL MADRID FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE @ MELBOURNE MUSEUM Saturday 4th August 9am 4.30pm Cost: $20 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra Street, South Geelong The Real Madrid World of Football Experience is a new, state-of-the-art, digital and physical interactive football experience for all ages. Spectacular audio-visual displays, physical interactive football experiences, playable gaming technologies, combined with historical club memorabilia and stunning trophy displays make it a sports fan s dream day out.
SCIENCEWORKS Saturday 11th August 9am 4pm Cost: $5 Drop off /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag A day at Scienceworks is always lots of fun. Try out the cool experiments and games and learn something new along the way. MT BULLER/ MERRIJIG SNOW TRIP Friday 17th August Sunday 19th August See weekends away brochure for further details LEGO LAND DISCOVERY CENTRE Saturday 25th August 9am 4pm Cost: $25. Spending money if you wish to buy something from the Lego shop It was one of our favourite days out last year so we are heading back for even more Lego action! Day includes time to go through the Lego shop if you want to update your collection. SEPTEMBER GOLD RUSH INDOOR MINI GOLF Saturday 1st September 9am 4pm Cost: $15 Drop off /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag Wear warm clothes Head up to Ballarat for a day of mini golf fun, where they have 2 18-hole mini golf courses based on the gold rush. OLD MELBOURNE GAOL Saturday 08th September 9.30am 4.30pm Cost: $20 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong What was life like for prisoners back in the day? Go on a tour of the Melbourne Gaol including a watch house tour to find out.
HEALESVILLE WEEKEND AWAY Friday 14th September Sunday 16th September See weekends away brochure for further details HANGING ROCK LLAMA TREK AND PICNIC Saturday 22nd September 9am 4.00pm Cost: $15 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Warm clothes and closed toed shoes Something to share for the picnic (no nuts please) Water bottle, hat and day bag Spending the day with your very own Llama friend sound like an ideal day out? Well today you get to do just that! Spend two hours at Hanging Rock Llama's then go for a walk around the Macedon Ranges including a picnic lunch. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Saturday 29th September No activities OCTOBER EUREKA SKYDECK Saturday 6th October 9am 4.30pm Cost: $15 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong It s Melbourne s highest observation deck, go 285 metres above ground in the fastest elevator in the Southern Hemisphere to get the best view of Melbourne and surrounds. WHITE NIGHT GEELONG Saturday 13th October 5pm 10pm Cost: FREE Warm clothes Spending money for dinner Geelong will come alive after dark with a night-time culture festival taking over the streets and laneways.
MONSTER JAM Saturday 20th October 10.30am 7pm Cost: $60 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong You said you loved it, so we are heading back up to Melbourne for Monster Jam!! An afternoon of non-stop motor sport action. *You will need to climb some stairs for this event* BIG TICKET EVENT LIVE WIRE PARK @ LORNE Saturday 27th October 9.30am 5pm Cost: $15 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Closed toed shoes A brand new elevated adventure park with a great range of activities for all ages. Entry includes a canopy walk, if you wish to partake in the high ropes courses or zip coaster please bring spending money ($35) this however is completely optional. NOVEMBER GRAMPIANS/ HALLS GAP WEEKEND AWAY Friday 2nd November Sunday 4th November See weekends away brochure for further details YOUNG GUNZ PAINTBALL Saturday 10th November 10am 3.30pm Cost: $45 Closed toed shoes Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle, hat and day bag Another popular activity we are heading back to, get those paint guns ready for a super battle! Who will win this year, staff or kids? LERDERDERG GORGE BUSHWALK Saturday 17th November 9.30am 4pm Cost: $5 Appropriate clothing for outdoor activities Water bottle, hat and day bag Because the weather was not on our side earlier in the year, we are rescheduling our Lerderderg Bushwalk for when the sun should well and truly be shining.
ST KILDA PENGUIN PARADE Saturday 24th November 4.30pm 11pm Cost: $10 Drop off /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Jacket to keep warm Water bottle Binoculars Did you know that St Kilda has its very own family of fairy penguins that come in and say hi each night? Here is your chance to see them up close after a nice fish and chip dinner along the beach. DECEMBER MOVIES AND LUNCH @ WERRIBEE PACIFIC PLAZA Saturday 1st December 9am 3pm Cost: $10 Drop off /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Join us for a day at Werribee s Pacific Plaza to catch one of the latest movies and enjoy a nice lunch with friends. HMAS CASTLEMAINE Saturday 8th December 9am 4pm Cost: $8 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong What to bring: Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle and day bag Explore this amazing World War II battleship for a day of Navy based fun. See how the crews lived, witness the original main engines in work and view a great range of memorabilia. CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 15th December 4pm 8.30pm Cost: $10 Something to share with the group (no nuts please) Celebrate a great year with your Leisure Networks friends with yummy food, dancing and games.
JULY ADELE TRIBUTE SHOW @ ELEPHANT & CASTLE Sunday 15th July 2pm 8pm Cost: FREE Money for dinner Sing along to Adele s greatest hits whilst enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the Elephant & Castle. Stay for dinner to top off a great day. WINTER WONDERLIGHTS @ SOVEREIGN HILL Saturday 21st July 9.30am 5.30pm Cost: $50 Day bag. Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Wear warm clothes! Experience Sovereign Hill in a new way with Christmas in July. Streets filled with Christmas trees and decorations, gingerbread men, Little Red Riding Hood and even a visit from St Nick. Includes all of your favourite Sovereign Hill activities in a great day out. WE WILL ROCK YOU @ GPAC Saturday 28th July 7pm 10.30pm Cost: $40 Drop off/pick up location: Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong Snacks or money if you want to buy food Do you love to Rock? Then this is the stage show for you. Queen s greatest hits will have you dancing in the aisles in a show all about being yourself. REAL MADRID FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE @ MELBOURNE MUSEUM Saturday 4th August 9.30am 5pm Cost: $20 The Real Madrid World of Football Experience is a new, state-of-the-art, digital and physical interactive football experience for all ages. Spectacular audio-visual displays, physical interactive football experiences, playable gaming technologies, combined with historical club memorabilia and stunning trophy displays make it a sports fan s dream day out.
SCIENCEWORKS Saturday 11th August 9.30am 4.30pm Cost: $5 Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag A day at Scienceworks is always lots of fun. Try out the cool experiments and games and learn something new along the way. GEELONG V FREMANTLE @ GMHBA STADIUM Saturday 18th August 12.30pm 5.30pm Cost: $30 Health care or proof of concession card Warm clothes/ rain jacket Money for food and drinks if you wish (or bring lunch with you) Cheer on the Cats as they take on the Dockers at GMHBA stadium. Make sure you bring warm clothes, as we will be outside. GOLD RUSH INDOOR MINI GOLF Saturday 25th August 9.30am 4.30pm Cost: $15 Lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Day bag Wear warm clothes Head up to Ballarat for a day of mini golf fun, where they have 2 18-hole mini golf courses based on the gold rush.
SEPTEMBER TEN PIN BOWLING AND MEXICAN FIESTA DAY Saturday 1st September 9.30am 3.30pm Cost: $15 Any Mexican dress up s you wish to wear (be creative!!) Ole! Time to get out those sombrero s out for a Mexican fiesta! We will go ten -pin bowling in the morning then come back and cook up a feast of Mexican favourites, and play some Mexican based games. OLD MELBOURNE GAOL Saturday 08th September 10am 5pm Cost: $20 What was life like for prisoners back in the day? Go on a tour of the Melbourne Gaol including a watch house tour to find out. LAKE ELIZABETH, STEVENSON S FALLS AND FORREST BREWERY Saturday 15th September 10am 4.30pm Cost: $10 Appropriate clothing for outdoor activities Hat, water bottle and day bag Money for lunch at the Brewery or a packed lunch (snacks provided) Take a drive out to the beautiful Otways National Park to explore some of the wonderful areas around Forrest. Chill out at the Forrest Brewery for lunch before heading back to Geelong. HANGING ROCK LLAMA TREK AND PICNIC Saturday 22nd September 9am 4pm Cost: $15 Drop off / pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Warm clothes and closed toed shoes Something to share for the picnic (no nuts please) Water bottle, hat and day bag Spending the day with your very own Llama friend sound like an ideal day out? Well today you get to do just that! Spend two hours at Hanging Rock Llama's then go for a walk around the Macedon Ranges including a picnic lunch. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Saturday 29th September No activities
OCTOBER EUREKA SKYDECK Saturday 6th October 9.30am 5pm Cost: $15 Drop off / pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong MYKI with at least $15 loaded on it Companion card (if you have one) or health care card Packed lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle and day bag It s Melbourne s highest observation deck, go 285 metres above ground in the fastest elevator in the Southern Hemisphere to get the best view of Melbourne and surrounds. WHITE NIGHT GEELONG Saturday 13th October 6pm 11pm Cost: FREE Drop o /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Warm clothes Spending money for dinner Geelong will come alive after dark with a night-time culture festival taking over the streets and laneways. MONSTER JAM Saturday 20th October 10.30am 7pm Cost: $60 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) You said you loved it, so we are heading back up to Melbourne for Monster Jam!! An afternoon of non-stop motor sport action. *You will need to climb some stairs for this event* BIG TICKET EVENT LIVE WIRE PARK @ LORNE Saturday 27th October 10am 5.30pm Cost: $20 Closed toed shoes Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle, hat and day bag A brand new elevated adventure park with a great range of activities for all ages. Entry includes a canopy walk, if you wish to partake in the high ropes courses or zip coaster please bring spending money ($35) this however is completely optional.
NOVEMBER WERRIBEE ROSE GARDEN AND MANSION TOUR Saturday 3rd November 9am 4pm Cost: $8 Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Water bottle, hat and day bag Wander through the beautiful rose gardens at Werribee Park, before going on a self-guided tour of the historic mansion. EMIRATES STAKES DAY Saturday 10th November 9am 5pm Cost: $32 Concession card Packed lunch or money to buy lunch Picnic blanket if you have one The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of our favourite times of the year, so get your best frock or suit, grab your fascinator and get ready for a fantastic day at Flemington. HMAS CASTLEMAINE Saturday 17th November 9am 4pm Cost: $8 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) Explore this amazing World War II battleship for a day of Navy based fun. See how the crews lived, witness the original main engines in work and view a great range of memorabilia.
ST KILDA PENGUIN PARADE Saturday 24th November 4.30pm 11.30pm Cost: $10 Jacket to keep warm Water bottle Binoculars Did you know that St Kilda has its very own family of fairy penguins that come in and say hi each night? Here is your chance to see them up close after a nice fish and chip dinner along the beach. DECEMBER MELBOURNE RIVER CRUISE Saturday 1st December 9.30am 5pm Cost: $30 Drop off/pick up location: South Geelong Train Station, Yarra St, South Geelong Packed lunch or money to buy lunch (snacks provided) A chilled out afternoon with a 2 hour cruise down the Yarra River. This is your chance to see all of Melbourne s awesome buildings from the water. CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 08th December 5pm 9pm Cost: $10 Something to share with the group (no nuts please) Celebrate a great year with your Leisure Networks friends with yummy food, dancing and games. MOVIES AND LUNCH Saturday 15th December 10am 3pm Cost: $15 Drop off /pick up location: LN Headquarters, 4 Verner St, South Geelong Snacks or money for movie snacks Finish off the year with a nice day out catching one of the latest Christmas movies and eating lunch with your mates.