News and Events

News and Events happening in Cranbourne North at Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, a Not for Profit Provider

Sewing Group
Wednesday 9am - 10am
Bookings Essential!

Calling all sewing enthusiasts! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, our group is a great place to learn, share, and create fun projects. An experienced sewer is available for assistance during both sessions. Sewing machines supplied; BYO materials to start/complete projects, clothes to alter/repair or crafts to sew; free attendance.
Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to meet like-minded people and join our 'Sewing Circle of Friends'.
We hope to see you at the Centre!

Free Crocheting Classes
Wednesdays,9 am onwards

Our crocheting classes are a wonderful way to bring people together who share a passion for crochet, creativity, and socialising. Come in from 10 am and stay for as long as you like. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in our Drop - in lounge and perhaps bring in some lunch if you wish to make it a day. If you are an experienced crocheter, you can offer some guidance and tips to beginners. We also encourage you to share your projects and ideas with the team. To be a part of this friendly and fun class, contact us now on 5996 9056.

Drop In Lounge-Part of our Welcoming Spaces

We have a FREE large room furnished as a comfortable lounge room available during normal business hours that provides a relaxed and inviting space for various activities and gatherings. Our lounge room is designed to create a cozy atmosphere where small groups or individuals can socialise, unwind, or engage in leisurely activities. A great space for a book club, mother's group, board games, study group, weekly interest group, craft group or a men's discussion group

Women's Drop In Safe Space

Just Walk In

If you need a safe space, need time to be on your own, or you need a quiet space to study, PLEASE come into the Centre. We have a room furnished as a comfortable lounge room and we also have other spaces available including a safe place to study. There is no charge to use any of the Centre's facilities.

Weekly/Monthly Men's Groups - FREE

All language groups invited

The Centre has a large, friendly room furnished as a comfortable Lounge Room available for FREE for Weekly/Monthly Men's Groups. Maybe start up a Merinda Park Friends Club. Men's Groups can book the Drop In Lounge Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Groups can discuss books, seek advice from each other, find mentors, play chess and board games over coffee and biscuits. Groups can be conducted in any language. Maybe set up a Multicultural Friendship Group

Men's drop in safe space in Cranbourne North

All language groups invited

Weekly/Monthly Women's Groups - FREE

The Centre has a large, friendly room furnished as a comfortable Lounge Room available for FREE for Weekly/Monthly Women's Groups. Maybe start up a Merinda Park Friends Club. Women's Groups can book the Drop In Lounge Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Groups can discuss books, seek advice from each other, find mentors, share art and craft, knit, crochet, unfinished projects or just talk over a cup of tea and biscuits. All nationality groups are invited. Groups can be conducted in any language. Maybe set up a Multicultural Friendship Group.