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Maribyrnong Community Centre

9 Randall Street

Maribyrnong 3032

Ph: 9032 4305 | F: 9318 5427

E: maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/maricomm

Maribyrnong Community Centre Update Newsletter

7 April, 2020

Hello from MNCC staff

As we come to terms with our need to be mindful of social distancing, many may be starting to feel overwhelmed. Many will also be missing family who don’t live with them, or the regular dinners with friends. There are ways to keep in touch such us organising FaceTime catch ups, or for those who don’t use social media, touching base via a phone call.

If you live alone connect with “Telecross”, which is a service that can provide you with a daily telephone call to check on your well-being. Call 1300 885 698 to arrange. If you’d like to volunteer for this service, please call Redcross.

Need help to use the Internet?

If you’re not sure how to connect with family and friends online, visit “Be Connected” (www.beconnected.esafety.gov.au). This website has great learning resources to help you find out how to navigate the web or use various apps.

Programs Online

Our aim was to re-commence programs and activities on Tuesday 14 April. However, as we continue to follow social distancing requirements, we are unable to provide a date when we will re-open. Whilst we’re closed we are organising some of our programs to be available online. Please check our webpage which will outline these programs and their start dates.

Please keep up to date by visiting our webpage or follow us on Facebook.

We value your contribution to our weekly newsletter. Please email us at maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au with your story, picture or tips on coping during this time.

To stay up to date with Council's latest news in relation to COVID-19, visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/covid

Stay safe and well

Cheryl, Catherine & Kelly

Council Services continuing to operate Customer Service Customer Service at Footscray Town Hall has been temporarily closed and community members are asked to contact Council via alternative contact methods, including:

submitting a request via our website

calling 9688 0200, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm

sending us an email

All essential services throughout the municipality will continue at this stage. On top of this, maintenance services are currently operating as business as usual. These services include:

kerbside waste collection

street sweeping

footpath cleaning

tree maintenance and planting

parks and reserves maintenance All staff are actively practising safety measures advised by the DHHS to help reduce their risk of spreading COVID-19.

Hello from Lucy (Tai Chi Instructor)

Hello from Lucy, Paul and our Tai Chi Yin/Yan fur cherubs Delilah & Roy. We are full of gratitude for our loved ones and good health during this unforeseen period.

Silver lining: - We have started growing herbs: mint/parsley, cat mint/grass & veggies soon. A miracle as nothing survived in past! Can't wait to join "Designing a Food Garden at Home & in the Community" - Hubby says my cooking has improved!! - We are practising Tai Chi daily & imagine our lovely group doing it together brings a smile to my face.

Wishing you all much blessings & happiness because a positive & uplifted spirit helps our immune system. Lots of virtual hugs,

Little Lucy.

Important numbers

COVID-19 hotline

1800 675 398

Symptom checker

Healthdirect.gov.au or

1800 022 222

Emergency

(incl. breathing difficulties)

000

Responsive, Inclusive, Relevant, Accessible.

Maribyrnong Community Centre is part of the Maribyrnong City Council’s Community Centres. Along with Braybrook Community Centre and Maidstone Community Centre, we provide a range of programs and activities for the community. To see all the programs and activities offered by the Community Centres visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Easy Recipes to make with the kids!

Marie Biscuit Chocolate Balls

Ingredients 1 pkt Marie biscuits, crushed 1 Cup shredded coconut 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 can sweetened condensed milk Extra coconut for rolling Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl and roll into small ball shape. Roll balls in extra coconut or chocolate sprinkles. Place in fridge to chill. Apricot & Coconut Bites

Ingredients 200 g dried apricots 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 200 g sweetened condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut plus extra for rolling Method Chop dried apricots & white chocolate into small pieces. Add the white chocolate chips, condensed milk and coconut into a bowl and mix together until completely combined. The mixture should easily roll into tablespoon-sized balls (wet your hands first to make this easier). If the mixture is slightly too soft, add a little more coconut. Roll the balls in the extra coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yummy!

Fun for the kids

Take a virtual tour of SEA LIFE Melbourne. Learn all about marine life and some of the beautiful underwater creatures at SEA LIFE Melbourne with their live streams.

What’s your favourite sea life animal? Send us your drawing or story about your favourite animal. Email to maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.

Colouring Fun

Enjoy colouring in Bambi and her friends. They look like they’re having a great time together!

Baby Rhyme Time @ Home

Maribyrnong Libraries have taken Baby Rhyme Time online. You can now watch a series of stories and songs for babies aged 0-2 years every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm via YouTube.

Getting out and about

When you go out for a walk look out for Teddy Bears and Rainbows - there’s lots about and it a fun hunt to go on! How many can you find?

And please be mindful of social distancing guidelines during this time.