OUTCOMES. Adult - JANUARY - JUNE MEET NEW PEOPLE and develop friendships

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1 Adult - JANUARY - JUNE 2017 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 Bookings open Thursday 1st December 2016 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 or getactive@leisurenetwoks.org This program is suitable for people who can be supported in a 1:4 ratio. If you require a more support please call us to discuss.

2 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 MEETING AND PICK UP POINTS A text message will be sent at least 24 hours prior to the activity with the details on meeting locations, please ensure you read this properly. WHAT TO BRING A day pack with a hat, water bottle, sunscreen and in winter, rain jacket. Some activities will require you to bring lunch, or spending money which will be included in the confirmation text. 2 3 TRANSPORT Home pick-ups / drop offs can sometimes be arranged. Please call us on to discuss. 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 fill your place and whether tickets have been pre-purchased. 4

3 JANUARY WICKED THE MUSICAL/ NIGHT JAR MARKET Saturday 28th January 5.30pm 10.30pm Soak up the best of summer with a wander around the Night Jar Market at Johnson Park. Enjoy dinner from one of the many world cuisine trucks, then head to GPAC to see Geelong s first production of Wicked The Musical. *Please advise us if you have a companion card* COST $40 FEBRUARY A LEAGUE SOCCER: MELB VICTORY V MELBOURNE CITY FC Saturday 4th February 5.00pm 11.30pm Head up to Etihad Stadium to cheer on our two Melbourne teams as they take on each other in a Victorian derby. Who will come out on top? *Please advise us if you have a companion card* COST $10 APOLLO BAY WEEKEND AWAY Friday 10th Sunday 12th February Please refer to weekends away brochure. BERRY PICKING/ BREWERY TOUR Saturday 18th February 9.00am 3.30pm What s better than freshly picked berries, in the sun, with your friends? Head to the Otway s to pick your own batch and then enjoy a trip to Forrest Brewery for a cider and lunch. COST $10 PAKO FESTA Saturday 25th February 10.30am 3.30pm Celebrate Geelong s cultural diversity, meet celebrities, try different foods and enjoy the parade at one of our favourite local events on the yearly calendar. COST FREE

4 MARCH AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AVALON Saturday 4th March 9.30am 4.00pm Spend a day enjoying all things aviation and aerospace! The theme for this year s Airshow is Air Power in Action and will look at the latest military aircraft. It will also feature the best in aerobic daredevils and simulated combat manoeuvres. A day not to be missed! COST $40 FISHING Saturday 11th March 9.00am 2.30pm Throw a line and see if you can get the catch of the day! Day may include a rock pool ramble depending on fishing location. COST FREE BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Saturday 18th March 9.00am 4.30pm Get up close to some amazing animals in Ballarat including the All Australian squad koala, dingo, emu, echidna, crocodile, quoll, kangaroo plus more! COST $20 CROQUET AND PICNIC Saturday 25th March 10.00am 2.00pm Go English for the day with a spot of croquet at Eastern Park Gardens. Keep the posh vibes going by enjoying a lovely picnic as a group. COST $5

5 APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS NO ACTIVITIES Saturday 8th April EASTER BREAK NO ACTIVITIES Saturday 15th April MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Saturday 1st April 9.00am 5.00pm Visit heaps of different stalls, exhibitions, demonstrations and free tastings at Melbourne s number 1 food and wine event. *Please bring your MYKI* COST FREE MAKE MINE MILK FARM TOUR Saturday 22nd April 9.00am 3.00pm We are making up for not being able to go in October and putting on this special farm day for everyone. Head along to Make Mine Milk farm, milk a goat, visit all the farm animals, and learn how to make your own goat s milk soap to take home. COST $15 LUNA PARK Saturday 29th April 9.00am 5.30pm You have been asking for it so we are delivering! All you thrill seekers out there, hop on board the fun train and join us for a day of rides, amusements and carnival food at Melbourne s Luna Park. *This price includes 2 rides each, extra rides can be purchased at the cost of the participant* COST $20 MAY GRAMPIANS WEEKEND AWAY Friday 5th Sunday 7th May Please refer to weekends away brochure. BARWON RIVER WALKING PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR Saturday 13th May 9.00am 3.00pm Bring your camera and try your hand at snapping some shots of the many beautiful places along the Barwon River, then stop in at the Fyansford Hotel for a yummy lunch. After lunch, we will vote for our final destination to snap some more awesome pics. COST FREE

6 MAY GEELONG CATS V WESTERN BULLDOGS Friday 19th May 7.00pm 11.00pm Can the Cats beat the reigning premiers at home? Cheer on your team and enjoy a fun evening out at the footy. *Please advise us if you have a companion card* COST $10 OUTDOOR LASER STRIKE Saturday 27th May 9.00am 2.00pm Another big request, we are heading off to the battlefields of North Geelong in a team challenge fought amongst thousands of tyres, many barriers, hay bales, cars and even the odd truck. COST $25 JUNE DAYLESFORD WEEKEND AWAY Friday 2nd Sunday 4th June Please refer to weekends away brochure. BOUNCE INC. ESSENDON Saturday 10th June 9.00am 3.30pm Hop in the cars and head up the highway to Essendon s Bounce Inc. where you will get 2 hours of non-stop trampolining, and plenty of fun! COST $20

7 JUNE MELBOURNE SHOPPING TOUR Saturday 17th June 9.30am 4.30pm Jump on the train and head up to the shopping capital for a spot of retail therapy. You choose the places we go, and enjoy seeing the famous sites of Melbourne as you go. COST FREE MOVIES AND LUNCH Saturday 24th June 10.00am 3.00pm Catch the latest flick then enjoy a yummy lunch with friends. *Please advise us if you have a companion card* COST $10

8 JAN 28TH JAN Wicked The Musical/ Night Jar Market FEB 4 TH FEB A League Soccer: Melb Victory v Melbourne City FC 10 TH FEB Apollo Bay Weekend Away 18 TH FEB Berry Picking/ Brewery Tour 25 TH FEB Pako Festa MAR 4 TH MAR Australian International Avalon 11 TH MAR Fishing 18 TH MAR Ballarat Wildlife Park 25 TH MAR Croquet and Picnic APR 1 ST APR Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 22 ND APR Make Mine Milk Farm Tour 29 TH APR Luna Park MAY 5 TH MAY Grampians Weekend Away 13 TH MAY Barwon River Walking Photography Tour 19 TH MAY Geelong Cats v Western Bulldogs 27 TH MAY Outdoor Laser Strike JUN 2 ND JUNE Daylesford Weekend Away 10 TH JUNE Bounce Inc. Essendon 17 TH JUNE Melbourne Shopping Tour 24 TH JUNE Movies and Lunch