Are you missing your weekly community activity centre activities at the Perron Centre? We’re missing you too, so we’re thrilled to offer your favourite activities online.
Whether it’s pottery, mosaics, quizzes or a chat, we’ve got you covered. Have a look below at the full list with session times and details.
We hope you’ll come and join us from the comfort and safety of your home. All you need is a phone, tablet or laptop.
What’s on in WA
Art Project Group
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9am – 12pm
Find out which art can be appreciated with low vision. Examples include felting, 3D sculpting, oil painting and other tactile forms of creative expression. It doesn’t matter if you have an artistic background or you are a complete beginner.
Book Club
Mondays 9am – 12pm
A reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreed-upon reading list.
Cooking Chatter
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
Learn basic skills, recipes and meals along with tips on kitchen safety in a fun, friendly and informal atmosphere. This group is all about socialising and eating!
Discussion Group
Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm
Discussion of current affairs, points of interest, jokes, some quizzes and occasionally we host guest speakers on varied subjects.
Exercise Therapy
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm. Note – Friday is morning group only.
Improve your level of strength, fitness and flexibility in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere. Fully supervised by staff who specialise in working with people who are blind or vision impaired.
Italian Language
Tuesdays 9am – 12pm, Thursdays 1pm – 3pm
Italian is a beautiful and intricate language so why not say ‘Ciao’ to learning phrases and words.
Japanese Culture
Thursdays 9am – 12pm
Learn about the culture, arts, way of life, history and even language in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
Mental Focus
Thursdays 9am – 12pm
Join in a fun discussion group that engages your memory and thinking using various games, crosswords and quizzes to hone your thinking.
Men’s Interest Group
Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm
For this session it’s a males only invitation. Talk about sport, current affairs and your DIY queries.
Mosaics
Mondays and Tuesdays 9am – 12pm
Join us for a creative outlet. Popular past creations include mosaic house numbers, table tops, lazy susans, coat hangers and artwork.
Music Appreciation
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
We invite you to sit down, appreciate and discuss various types of music, composers, groups, singers etc. We’ll review some musical videos and occasionally hear from a musical guest.
Pottery
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 1pm – 3pm, Wednesdays 9am – 12pm
Being one of the most tactile forms of art, pottery is ideal for people who are blind or vision impaired. Popular project choices include earthenware crockery, animal figurines and busts.
R U OK Chats
Fridays 1pm – 3pm
How are you doing? This is an opportunity just to have a chat and talk about anything you want.
Scrapbooking
Mondays 9am – 12pm
A fun paper crafting experience with weekly themes guiding you to create beautiful crafts, cards and memory evoking pieces.
Woodwork
Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9am – 12pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays 1pm – 3pm
A creative outlet for both men and women to experience the joys of woodwork. You have the opportunity to learn new skills and create beautiful items such as bread boards, stools, blanket boxes and even cabinetry.
Contact us
It’s easy to join in, just call Alessia on 0412 751542 or contact us via either of the two emails below:
Felicity.Austin@visability.com.au
Alessia.Finocchiaro@visability.com.au