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World Wide Knit in Public Day

Calling all knitters, young and old! Join in at Joondalup Library for World Wide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 11 June at 1.00pm. Bring your current knitting project or start something new on the day.

The purpose of World Wide Knit in Public Day is to show that knitting is for all ages and that it’s a fun and enjoyable social activity, especially in a large group. Let’s join in the fun as events are held in different locations all over the world such as Germany, the United States, Sweden, South Africa, Poland, Norway, Ireland, France, Finland, England, China, and here in Australia.

World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 and takes place on the second Saturday of June each year. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world.

Join a regular group

Joondalup Libraries host regular knitting and crochet groups that provide further opportunities to get together and socialise. Meet new people, create community craft projects, knit for charity or simply complete your own knitting work in the company of fellow knitters. All welcome. No bookings required. Find details of all sessions and more activities here.

Mural project with Sioux Tempestt

The Whitford Library foyer is being transformed by artist in residence, Sioux Tempestt. Sioux creates abstract, mural, sculptural and digital art and several of her large-scale murals can be found throughout Perth.

Community workshops were held with seniors, schools and children throughout June to develop concepts for the mural. In the next phase of the project, Sue will set up her workshop as Artist in Residence in the Whitford Library meeting room from Monday 27 June to Tuesday 21July.

About Sioux Tempestt

Transcending creative disciplines Sioux creates abstract, mural, sculptural and digital art which meaningfully contributes to its context. Her work aims to create a narrative and connection as Sioux believes art plays an intrinsic contribution to our wellbeing, health, and happiness – more so now than ever.

Sioux is passionate about working with the community – young people in particular, mentoring and facilitating creative workshops for local governments and schools. She constantly pushes the boundaries of her practice to communicate and share her tremendous positivity and energy for life.

Large scale murals form part of Sioux’s practice and you’ll find several painted throughout Perth. Among other clients, Sioux has produced artistic projects for Curtin University, the City of Perth, the City of Melville, the City of Stirling, the City of South Perth, the City of Vincent, the Town of Victoria Park, the City of Subiaco, the Town of Claremont, Coles, Dale Alcock and Hawaiian.

Sioux has delivered 10 solo exhibitions and exhibited in numerous group shows. Among other achievements Sioux’s ‘Dirty Beats’ music video is an official selection of the 2022 Revelation Perth International Film Festival. Sioux received a Highly Commended, City of Bayswater Art Award, 2021; was a Finalist, City of Busselton Art Award, 2021; Finalist, Perth Royal Art Prize, 2019; Finalist, City of Rockingham Castaways Sculpture Awards, 2019; Finalist, Minnawarra Art Awards, 2021; Finalist, Town of Claremont Art Awards, 2021; Highly Commended, City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award 2018; Highly Commended, Town of Bassendean Visual Art Award 2018; Finalist, City of Joondalup 2018 Community Invitation Art Award.

Sioux is curator of the Darlington Arts Festival Sculpture on the Scarp 2022. Her work is held in public and private collections.

 

This project was made possible with assistance of DLGSCI and Lotterywest.

Groups and club membership

Clubs are great places to make new friends or pick up a new hobby. There are many benefits to joining a social club including:

  • Meeting new people
  • Picking up a new skill
  • Keeping mentally active and involved
  • Developing a sense community
  • Discovering new interests.

Book clubs

Book club members broaden their range of reading, increase their knowledge and meet new people by meeting to discuss their latest book. Book clubs meet once a month at all four City of Joondalup Libraries. Some clubs meet during the day and others the evening to accommodate most schedules. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.

Brain games

Brain games is held at Joondalup Library every Monday at 2.00pm and Duncraig Library on the second Saturday of the month at 10.00am. Enjoy an hour of puzzles, quizzes and games, designed to exercise and stimulate the brain. These challenging activities, held in a fun and social environment, will get the grey matter firing and help improve cognition.

Camera club

The aim of the camera club is to assist members to improve their photographic skills and techniques by submitting regular works, through challenges, workshops and outings. Meetings are held monthly on a Friday afternoon, with additional excursions and workshops organised throughout the year. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.

Chess afternoon

A session for anyone who wants to learn how to play chess or just have a friendly game. Join in at Woodvale Library every Thursday at 4.00pm. All welcome. Chess sets are provided. No bookings required.

Crochet group

Do you crochet? Would you like to crochet with others in a friendly, social group? Join in every Wednesday at either Whitford Library, 10.00am or Woodvale Library, 9.30am. All adults welcome. No bookings required.

French conversation group

These informal sessions would suit people travelling to French speaking countries or for those who just wish to practice speaking French. Attendees must have some French language skills to participate. Currently, weekly meetings are held at Joondalup Library on Thursday evenings. Contact the Joondalup Library on 9400 4712 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.

Games in the Library

Libraries have a great range of games for patrons to enjoy. They are for use in the libraries only, but can be played for the whole day. Bring a friend or two to your local library and enjoy the challenge. Alternatively, come along to a scheduled Game On! session at Joondalup Library on Thursday mornings at 10.00am. Choose to play Scrabble, Upwords, Backgammon, Yahtzee, Rummikub, card games and many more. No bookings required.

Jigsaw group

Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts at Duncraig Library every third Wednesday at 2.00pm. Have fun tackling different types of jigsaws whilst improving your memory and visual-spatial reasoning. All welcome. No bookings required.

Knitting groups

Knitting groups provide an opportunity for adults who knit or crochet to get together and socialise. Meet new people, create community craft projects, knit for charity or simply complete your own knitting work in the company of fellow knitters. All welcome. No bookings required.

Day Time
Duncraig 1st Wednesday 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Joondalup 4th Saturday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Whitford Every Thursday 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Mahjong

Mahjong is a popular and challenging game and will help keep the brain active whilst having fun. For further information regarding available sessions in the libraries, please call 9400 4761.

Tabletop games

If you love board or tabletop gaming, or have been waiting for the opportunity to start, here is your big chance to play some really interesting games. The group meet weekly at Whitford Library, on Saturday mornings at 9.30am. Ages 16+. No bookings required.

Writers’ group

This group share their work, give and receive feedback, provide support and motivation, exchange ideas and expand and develop their writing. All forms of writing are encouraged. Meetings occur twice a month on Sunday afternoons. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.

To keep up to date with clubs, groups and other Library events:

Dynamic Flame Badminton Club

DFBC was founded in March 1977 and was incorporated with the Department of Commerce in May 1985. Primary role is to promote “Keep Fit FUN Badminton Activities” to increase the participation rate in badminton through leadership and support and by also encouraging young and diversified people to be involved in decision making and creating pathways through learnings.

DFBC / LGBA is “NOT for PROFIT” is a culturally diversified club for families, juniors, adults and seniors supporting participation by various nationalities. DFBC as a local community club continues to grow the sport by promoting badminton at grass roots level, schools and various community groups with the support of Dr Anne Aly (MP), Federal Member for Cowan, Emily Hamilton (MLA), Member for Joondalup, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Local Councils and Ashaway Pacific Sports (Singapore).

DFBC is an inclusive Act Belong Commit club involving partnerships with Mercy Care, Multicultural Services, Edmund Rice Centre and Communicare to provide and promote Keep Fit Fun Badminton Activities to low socio groups, ethnic groups and the communities in the City of Joondalup and City of Wanneroo.

Volunteering WA and various Local Councils provides upskilling of our volunteers so that we can provide communities with better services.

The vision is to create and establish pathways that provides Keep Fit FUN Badminton Activities and Social Development and to build a Badminton FUN Activity network that provides satisfying experiences for players in communities from different backgrounds.

Come meet us on Saturday at Heathridge Community Centre, corner of Siren Road & Sail Terrace, Heathridge
1.00pm to 2.30pm – Juniors
2.00pm to 4.00pm – Adults Social Games

DFBC provides free badminton coaching by Nationally Qualified Coaches all with Working with Children Certificates.

Cost to participate varies from pay if you can – free – a Gold coin donation to $8.

The club is proud to be a KIDSPORT club and can support applications for the receipt of $150 to participate in badminton.

Meet the Author

Meeting a published author, listening to their story, and finding out what makes them tick is a great way to spend an hour or two.

Libraries hold regular Meet the Author events and are proud to partner with Dymocks Joondalup to bring you a range of fascinating guest speakers and book launches. Libraries host local, national and international authors including high profile best-selling writers.

To keep up to date with Library events:

English conversation group

City of Joondalup Libraries have free, regular sessions to help you improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed and supportive group.

Sessions are held weekly at the Whitford Library on Tuesdays, 1.00pm – 2.30pm and the Joondalup Library on Wednesdays, 1.00pm – 2.30pm.

  • Sessions are held during school term only
  • You can come to as many sessions as you need
  • No bookings required, just turn up
  • Sessions are very relaxed with no written work, just conversation.

Learn English online

City of Joondalup Libraries also provides free access to Transparent Language Online, an online language learning program with English tuition available in 35 different languages, including Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Melayu, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Mandarin, Somali, Tagalog and Ukrainian.

To keep up to date with library events and programs:

Discovery Sessions

Discovery Sessions provide life-long learning opportunities for all adults. They include information sessions and workshops on a variety of topics and give participants a taste of a subject they may wish to pursue in more detail at their leisure. Themes have covered topics such as arts and culture, travel, history, health and well-being and lifestyle.

Sessions

Presentations run for one hour and refreshments are provided. Bookings are made online, a small fee is charged which is payable at time of booking.

Please note: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend an event. Refunds will only be issued if the City of Joondalup Libraries have to cancel.

Bookings

Due to the popularity of sessions, online bookings are essential through the Events Calendar or by calling the Library.

To keep up to date with Discovery Sessions and other library events:

Leisure clubs and groups

Join a club and spend your leisure time with like-minded people.

  • Learn a new skill
  • Make new friends
  • Share a common interest.

The City’s Community Directory lists useful information on local groups who meet to enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including:

  • Arts and crafts of all kinds
  • Painting and drawing
  • Embroidery and knitting
  • Mah-jong, bridge and chess
  • Pottery
  • Gardening
  • Singing and choirs
  • Dancing
  • Men’s Shed
  • Photography
  • Creative writing
  • Bingo.

If you would like to list your group in the Community Directory, please submit your details through the online form or call the Community Information Officer.

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Groups and activities for seniors

Groups and activities for seniors

Getting involved is a great way to make new connections, try something different, stay active and boost your health and wellbeing.

There is a diverse range of clubs and groups for seniors from hobby-based groups through to social and service clubs, life-long learning and sporting groups.

See links below to a variety of groups and clubs to choose from:

You may also be interested in Library Programs and Activities and the Over 50s Fitness Program.

Act-Belong-Commit is about raising awareness of the benefits of maintaining positive mental health which includes getting connected in the community. Visit the City of Joondalup events calendar to see what’s happening in your local area.

The City’s Community Directory has useful information for services and matters of interest to seniors, including social clubs, groups to keep physically and mentally active, as well as community services.

If you would like to add your group, club or service to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form below or call the Community Information Line 9400 4705.

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55+ Activities, Groups and Support Guide

Community information

Community information database

We have a free online database of community groups, services and activities called the Community Directory. The Community Directory covers:

  • Community groups
  • Support groups
  • Information services
  • Sport and leisure clubs
  • Regular local markets
  • Activities for community members of all ages

If you would like to add your group, club or service to the database, please submit your details via the online registration form, or call the Community Information Officer.

Register now

Community Information phone line

The City provides a dedicated information and events phone line for all your community related questions. Staff will answer or redirect your enquiry on anything to do with, or being hosted within, the City of Joondalup.

55+ Groups and Activities Guide

The 55+ Groups and Activities Guide is a printed booklet for older residents who are looking to make new social connections and find activities throughout the City of Joondalup.

The guide is available in all City Libraries and Customer Service Centres or by contacting the City’s Community Information Officer.

 

Library events and programs booklet

Print copies are available at all City of Joondalup Libraries and selected cafes and community facilities in and around the Joondalup region. Events are also listed on the City’s Event Calendar.

View Event Calendar

For further information call 9400 4751.

City of Joondalup Libraries uphold the companion card fair ticketing scheme. Ticket purchases made by a valid companion card holder are eligible to receive a second, complimentary ticket to an event for a carer or companion (subject to availability). For more information on booking a complimentary companion ticket, please call Adult and Senior Services Officer on 9400 4761 for adult events, or Youth and Children’s Services Officer on 9400 4759 for children’s events.

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