Haddon Community Learning Centre

12/10/2026

Meet on the Mat Pilates starts for Term 4 tomorrow night at 6pm!

Our professional and highly experienced instructor (Janine) provides a community-focused class conducted in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. The class is reasonably priced, has flexible attendance expectations, and aims to address everybody’s WHOLE body.

Pilates is an accessible, low-impact workout that builds functional strength, flexibility, and posturally supportive core stability using primarily your own body weight.

By emphasising controlled, precise movements alongside deliberate breathwork, it targets the deep abdominal muscles, glutes, and back muscles to relieve joint pressure and improve overall body alignment.

Wear comfy clothing - BYO mat, towel and water bottle.

Every Tuesday night at 6pm, pay by the session, for a 4 week block, or for the whole term.

Register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.

09/10/2026

Art with Ron is back again in Term 4. This time the focus will be PORTRAITS and FACES.

Term 3 went brilliantly, so we are running another 6 week program. Sessions will be on Tuesday mornings, starting 20 October from 10am to noon.

This is a relaxed, friendly class with a combination of instructor led exercises and free form opportunities.

Ron will help you to learn (or polish up your existing skills) - so as much or as little advice as you need. The sessions are targeted to beginners and intermediates.

Only $10 per session, but bring your own materials.

You can join in at any time, but it would be great if you could register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.

01/10/2026

Term 4 starts next week – it's a great time to get involved as the weather warms up and daylight savings kicks in :)

We’d love you to join in with our friendly, welcoming community.

We’ve got lots of different things on – all of our regular activities continue:

Playgroup
Sit and Sew
Art Classes
Quilting
Tai Chi and Qigong
Pilates
Badminton
Pickleball
Yoga
Book Club
Food Swap

… and there's a lot of workshops and special interest sessions planned too:

Basket Weaving
Canva Basics
Sound Bath Meditation
RISE
Watering and Irrigation
Herb Growing
Wreath Making
Community Lunches (Quarterly in Haddon - and don't forget the monthly lunch in Scarsdale)

We have brilliant instructors, friendly groups, and a chilled-out atmosphere … all we need is YOU 🙂

Register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.

23/09/2026

REMINDER - the Haddon Food Swap is on TOMORROW (25th)! Even though it's a public holiday - we're still going ahead - maybe it's a good chance to come down for your first time?

Even if you don’t have anything to bring or swap, it’s a chance to catch up with neighbours and have a chat.

Looking for inspiration? We’ve had sour dough, fresh fruit and veg, kombucha, pesto, hummus and dips, home made vanilla essence, muffins, cookies, herbs (fresh and dried), seedlings, succulents, jams, pickles, empty jars and bottles, compost, worms, and an amazing assortment of seeds.

Swap starts at 10am, and we will aim to finish up about 11.30am.

Come in for a chat, a cuppa, show off your gardening/preserving/cooking skills, ask questions, share some knowledge, and take home some great local produce. Everyone is welcome - or even bring a buddy along. It’s simple: No money, just sharing 🙂

15/09/2026

The September Haddon Food Swap is on next Friday (25th)! Even if you don’t have anything to bring or swap, it’s a chance to catch up with neighbours and have a chat.

Looking for inspiration? We’ve had sour dough, fresh fruit and veg, kombucha, pesto, hummus and dips, home made vanilla essence, muffins, cookies, herbs (fresh and dried), seedlings, succulents, jams, pickles, empty jars and bottles, compost, worms, and an amazing assortment of seeds.

Swap starts at 10am, and we will aim to finish up about 11.30am.

Come in for a chat, a cuppa, show off your gardening/preserving/cooking skills, ask questions, share some knowledge, and take home some great local produce. Everyone is welcome - or even bring a buddy along. It’s simple: No money, just sharing 🙂

10/09/2026

The Woady Yaloak Herald - SPRING EDITION OUT NOW!

As always, it’s full of great community content - Bird Napping, a Woady Book Club Review, You vs You , a Popular First Birthday, a Fire Brigade Update, Crisis or Catalyst, and our Spring Trivia (and lots more too).

You can view the online version here: https://haddonlearning.org.au/woady-spring-2026/

We will be circulating ‘The Woady’ throughout the community – via letterboxes, schools and businesses. If you would like a hardcopy, you can always drop in to The Haddon CLC to pick one up from us here at the Centre (there are also pick up points at The Haddon Shop, The Well in Smythesdale, and the Scarsdale Shop.

A huge thank-you to our major sponsor, Aberdeen (The Integra Group) and to all of our advertisers in this issue. Without their support we would not be able to create this community newsletter.

It’s always great to get so many different types of articles from our community – our clubs, our schools, local businesses and all of our other community groups.

04/09/2026

Our quarterly community lunch at The Haddon CLC is on 17/9 - the Spring Chat and Chew.

It's a friendly lunch, aimed at having great food, a good chance to catch up, and only $10!

Sharing a meal is the oldest social glue we have. Beyond the simple act of refuelling, gathering over food breaks down barriers and turns "neighbours" into a genuine community. In our fast-paced, digital-heavy world, the physical table remains a sanctuary for slow, meaningful connection. When we eat together, conversation flows more naturally, allowing stories to be told and local bonds to strengthen. It’s where problems find solutions and friendships take root. Ultimately, a community that eats together stays resilient, connected, and kind.

Everyone is welcome but bookings are essential for catering purposes.

Register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.

04/09/2026

Our next FREE gardening workshop is on THURSDAY - starting at 10am - only a few spots still available.

Tree grafting is a horticultural technique that involves joining a part of one plant, called the scion, onto the root system of another, called the rootstock, so that they grow as a single plant. Our experienced instructor will show you the equipment you need, and a proven process for grafting your own trees.

Presented by Tim Glenton from My Backyard Farm with a practical focus on our local region. Tim is an excellent presenter with a deep knowledge base – an amazing resource for anyone interested in learning new skills to apply in their garden.

Register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.

28/08/2026

Joan's funeral service will be held next week at Doveton Park Chapel, on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at 2:00pm.

The committal will follow at Learmonth Cemetery (Lawn Row 2 Plot 34) at 3:30pm.

More information can be found here:

View the tribute page for Joan Patricia Coker. See Funeral Service Details, View the Webcast, Post Condolences and More.

27/08/2026

REMINDER - Haddon Food Swap (10am) followed by a FREE pruning workshop (11.30am) is on tomorrow.

Even if you don’t have anything to bring or swap, it’s just a really nice gathering with a chance to have a chat.

Looking for inspiration? We’ve had sour dough, fresh fruit and veg, kombucha, pesto, hummus and dips, home-made vanilla essence, muffins, cookies, herbs (fresh and dried), seedlings, succulents, jams, pickles, empty jars and bottles, compost, worms, and an amazing assortment of seeds.

Swap starts at 10am, and this month, straight after the swap at 11.30am, we will have Tim from My Backyard Farm presenting to us about Pruning Fruit Trees.

Come in for a chat, a cuppa, show off your gardening/preserving/cooking skills, ask questions, share some knowledge, and take home some great local produce. Everyone is welcome - or even bring a buddy along. It’s simple: No money, just sharing 🙂

Register online (haddonlearning.org.au) or call on 5342 7050.