Welcome to Providence Dinner

Come and join the Arts, Craft and Sewing in the Ripley Valley group for a fun night of crochet and community spirit.

Our group is currently working on a community care project aimed at making blankets to gift to people who live in our community to show that the Providence community cares.

The focus of our get-togethers for the next few events is to make the blankets but anyone is more than welcome to bring along your own project or just join us for some company and make new friends.

If you’d like to support us with our project, there are several ways you can help.

1. Join us on the last Friday of each month (until September) at 6.30pm, BYO size 5 needle and 8ply (or equivalent) yarn. Don’t have your own equipment or supplies? Don’t worry, we’ll have hooks and yarn available. We will have right handed and left handed volunteer teachers too.
3. If you already know how to crochet or knit we would love your company and if you are feeling confident, you might like to volunteer to teach and help others to learn.
2. If you can’t make any of the nights you can donate granny squares or wool to the Providence Community Centre 7 days between 10am and 5pm. Make with a size 5 hook/needle, and 8ply yarn (or equivalent). The plan is to crochet 6 rounds, to measure approx.17.5 cm x 17.5 cm finished.
4. You can nominate a local person who is doing it a bit tough and who would appreciate the warmth of a community blanket made with love. (A bit like us giving a big community hug).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Children (under supervision) are welcome to come along but please be mindful that there are no child minding or entertainment facilities provided on the night.

Happy Place Pilates are joining the Providence family with weekly mat work Pilates classes. Uplifting group Pilates classes that are a great way to leave the working week behind and kick off the weekend or squeeze in a bit of Mumma’s me time. 

Time: 7am and 8am Pilates Mat Work class

Day: Saturdays

Cost: $12pp (health fund and ADF card receipts available)

Bookings essential: Meredith 0426 950 020 or fb msg @happyplacepilates

BYO: Mat and water

Suitable for beginners – level 1 & 2

Group Keyboard Lessons for mixed ages (5 yrs and above) at affordable rates. All keyboards and materials will be provided. Join us to learn fundemental keyboard skills and musicianship through games and movement!
Lessons at $13.50 per session (30 minutes), up to 10 lessons each school term. First lesson on 4 May (Saturday) 10.30am.
Sign up now to avoid disappointment – only 6 students each session.

Sign up now to avoid disappointment – only 6 students each session.

To sign up please email info@melodiakeyboardacademy.com or call 0408 210 032.

Join the team from Street Science for some awesome school holiday fun!

This is a hands-on workshop that gets every kid involved in making their own customised ROCKET which will be launched deep into the atmosphere. Kids complete a craft-based activity to build a plastic rocket, kitted out with fins and bright colours, before venturing out onto the flat grassy area to launch them. These rockets have been known to consistently fly up to 10m high!

The workshop runs for 1 hour and there are two sessions available (please see separate event if you wish to book for the 11:30am session)

Here are the details:-

Wednesday 10th July

10:00am to 11:00am

Harmony Crescent Park

• 7 to 15 years old
• No cost but must register
• BYO water bottle, hat and sunscreen
• All children must be supervised by an adult

As we do not want anyone to miss out on, we asked that if you do rsvp and are unable to make it, please pop back here and change your rsvp which will allow another child to take your place.

Join the team from Street Science for some awesome school holiday fun!

This is a hands-on workshop that gets every kid involved in making their own customised ROCKET which will be launched deep into the atmosphere. Kids complete a craft-based activity to build a plastic rocket, kitted out with fins and bright colours, before venturing out onto the flat grassy area to launch them. These rockets have been known to consistently fly up to 10m high!

The workshop runs for 1 hour and there are two sessions available (please see separate event if you wish to book for the 10:00am session)

Here are the details:-

Wednesday 10th July

11:30am to 12:30pm

Harmony Crescent Park

• 7 to 15 years old
• No cost but must register
• BYO water bottle, hat and sunscreen
• All children must be supervised by an adult

As we do not want anyone to miss out on, we asked that if you do rsvp and are unable to make it, please pop back here and change your rsvp which will allow another child to take your place.

Second Saturday of every month! 3pm to 8pm

There is nothing we love more than browsing the local market on the weekend; buzzing with life, handcrafted goodies and the mouth-watering aroma of street food to tempt your taste buds. So, what better way than to bring the market to town?

• Over 60 stalls featuring
• Life Music
• Delicious food stalls from all around the world
• Handmade homewares
• Fantastic Fashion
• Farm animals, jumping castle and even a circus school to boot

Don’t forget Providence’s acclaimed social hub! Forty West Cafe & Bar

Splash’N’Play

Kids of all ages will love the cool adventures and boundless fun of Providence’s adventure park.

We’re all about the community. Its all pooch, pram and wheelchair friendly for the whole neighborhood to enjoy

Playgroup is a safe place to form friendships with local parents, carers, and grandparents. It is also a great way for children to socialise and develop early skills.  Every Wednesday playgroup is facilitated by Channon from Mission Australia who organises activities around childhood development eg. literacy, fine motor skills.

Across the next term Ipswich Library is bringing First 5 Forever to Providence Mummy’s Playgroup!

First 5 Forever is a literacy initiative delivered by public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres with the primary aim of providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years.

Join us and nurture your childs love of language, stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities

No need to rsvp just turn up.  Please BYO snacks.

Our monthly business training sessions at Providence continue, this time it is all about Social Media for business.

One hour presentation including Q&A with social media expert Adrian Moriconi from Trident Creative.

• What is best for your business, Facebook or Instagram?
• Should you be using one or both?  Where should you put your energy?
• Recent changes to these platforms
• What do you need to know about Facebook advertising basics
• Common social media mistakes
• Helpful tips and resources

Followed by Questions and Answers

On the night you will need a laptop or tablet with Facebook and an active account.  You can still use your mobile phone but you will find that it is easier on a laptop or tablet.  Please ensure your laptop is fully charged.

There is no cost to attend but bookings are essential.

If you live at Providence, then you are invited to join us for an exclusive dinner at the Providence Centre. Dinners are our welcome gift to you because we believe there is no better way to welcome you into the neighbourhood than to invite you over for dinner with the neighbours.

The details:
· Invitation is only for people who live at Providence.
· Dinner is valid for 2 adults per household only.
· There is no cost to attend.
· Meals are catered for by Forty West.
· Dinner is 7pm to 9pm with a 6:45pm arrival.
· Dinner is a one time offer only. If anyone from your household has been to a dinner before you are ineligible to re-book.
· If you rsvp and you can’t make it, you can reschedule but it is expected you would give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
· Dinners have a maximum of 18 guests.
· If you have any dietary requirements, please email felicity@providencecommunity.com.au at time of booking.
· A couple of glasses of wine, softdrink and beer will be provided on the night. If you want to drink something else please byo.
· Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to cater for children, so these dinners are adults only.
· Invitation is for households who live at Providence both homeowners and renters

Thanks to two locals Ben and Nick, who have a passion for board games, we are able to offer a board game night that is so not the usual.

So forget Monopoly and Snakes and Ladders and come on an adventure of mystery and strategy and lots of fun.

Not only is it a great way to meet the neighbours but it is an even better way to have a laugh and to try something new.

Ages 16+

No Cost.  BYO snacks or drinks.  Please register here.

If you live at Providence, then you are invited to join us for an exclusive dinner at the Providence Centre. Dinners are our welcome gift to you because we believe there is no better way to welcome you into the neighbourhood than to invite you over for dinner with the neighbours.

The details:
· Invitation is only for people who live at Providence.
· Dinner is valid for 2 adults per household only.
· There is no cost to attend.
· Meals are catered for by Forty West.
· Dinner is 7pm to 9pm with a 6:45pm arrival.
· Dinner is a one time offer only. If anyone from your household has been to a dinner before you are ineligible to re-book.
· If you rsvp and you can’t make it, you can reschedule but it is expected you would give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
· Dinners have a maximum of 18 guests.
· If you have any dietary requirements, please email felicity@providencecommunity.com.au at time of booking.
· A couple of glasses of wine, softdrink and beer will be provided on the night. If you want to drink something else please byo.
· Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to cater for children, so these dinners are adults only.
· Invitation is for households who live at Providence both homeowners and renters

If you live at Providence, then you are invited to join us for an exclusive dinner at the Providence Centre. Dinners are our welcome gift to you because we believe there is no better way to welcome you into the neighbourhood than to invite you over for dinner with the neighbours.

The details:
· Invitation is only for people who live at Providence.
· Dinner is valid for 2 adults per household only.
· There is no cost to attend.
· Meals are catered for by Forty West.
· Dinner is 7pm to 9pm with a 6:45pm arrival.
· Dinner is a one time offer only. If anyone from your household has been to a dinner before you are ineligible to re-book.
· If you rsvp and you can’t make it, you can reschedule but it is expected you would give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
· Dinners have a maximum of 18 guests.
· If you have any dietary requirements, please email felicity@providencecommunity.com.au at time of booking.
· A couple of glasses of wine, softdrink and beer will be provided on the night. If you want to drink something else please byo.
· Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to cater for children, so these dinners are adults only.
· Invitation is for households who live at Providence both homeowners and renters

Thanks to two locals Ben and Nick, who have a passion for board games, we are able to offer a board game night that is so not the usual.

So forget Monopoly and Snakes and Ladders and come on an adventure of mystery and strategy and lots of fun.

Not only is it a great way to meet the neighbours but it is an even better way to have a laugh and to try something new.

Ages 16+

No Cost.  BYO snacks or drinks.  Please register here.

If you live at Providence, then you are invited to join us for an exclusive dinner at the Providence Centre. Dinners are our welcome gift to you because we believe there is no better way to welcome you into the neighbourhood than to invite you over for dinner with the neighbours.

The details:
· Invitation is only for people who live at Providence.
· Dinner is valid for 2 adults per household only.
· There is no cost to attend.
· Meals are catered for by Forty West.
· Dinner is 7pm to 9pm with a 6:45pm arrival.
· Dinner is a one time offer only. If anyone from your household has been to a dinner before you are ineligible to re-book.
· If you rsvp and you can’t make it, you can reschedule but it is expected you would give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
· Dinners have a maximum of 18 guests.
· If you have any dietary requirements, please email felicity@providencecommunity.com.au at time of booking.
· A couple of glasses of wine, softdrink and beer will be provided on the night. If you want to drink something else please byo.
· Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to cater for children, so these dinners are adults only.
· Invitation is for households who live at Providence both homeowners and renters