activities – Page 22 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Enjoying Planned Retirement Spotlighters Performance 2007

Nov 23, 2007

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This evening I attended the opening night of Spotlighters, a musical drama group from Enjoying Planning Retirement. Spotlighters, is one of the over 45 activities organised by Enjoying Planned Retirement and provides an opportunity for members to be part of an amateur musical theatre production. All facets of the performance from the cast, crew, costume…

Ringwood U3A: Kismet Revisited

Nov 17, 2007

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in Arts and Culture, Maroondah City Council

The University of the Third Age (U3A) provides educational and general interest courses for retirees covering a diverse range of topics including the arts, history, literature and philosophy. Today I attended a performance of Kismet Revisited, a production performed by Ringwood U3A, at the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Centre in Norwood Hall. The performance based…

Media Release: Will Alex Makin become Maroondah's youngest mayor?

Nov 12, 2007

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in Maroondah City Council

In announcing his intent to nominate for Mayor, Alex Makin has vowed to be responsive to community needs and to strengthen community engagement. “I will be nominating for Mayor because I believe Maroondah needs a younger voice at the helm of Council. We need to look at new ways to engage our community and ensure…

Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre : Launch of Kia Carnival

Oct 30, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Amongst its referral and training services, the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre also provides transport for people with disabilities and the frail aged. This service is available for medical and health care appointments, day care programs, social and recreational activities, shopping and family visits and aims to assist people to live independently within their homes. While…

Media Release: Happy feet are active feet

Oct 17, 2007

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

As part of Active Transport Day on Tuesday 16 October, Maroondah City Council staff have cast aside their cars and will either ride or walk to work. Councillor Alex Makin is an advocate for sustainable transport, including walking and using public transport. “Active Transport Day is a combination of the former National Ride to Work…

EPR Art and Craft Exhibition for 2007

Oct 12, 2007

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Following the success of last year’s exhibition, Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) held its second Art and Craft Exhibition. As the ward councillor, I was invited to officially open the Art and Craft Exhibition at Norwood Hall in Ringwood North. Tonight’s proceedings included entertainment and finger food to allow guests to meet members from EPR. EPR…

MS Support Group Exhibition

Oct 8, 2007

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The morning the MS Support Group launched its art exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. The exhibition featured prints and paintings from its members and provided an opportunity to showcase the support provided by MS Support Groups. Like the exhibition organised by the Croydon Stroke Support Group, this exhibition received grant funding from Maroondah City Council…

2007 Victorian Seniors Festival

Oct 8, 2007

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning I attended the launch of the Victorian Seniors Festival, held at Maroondah’s Federation Estate. The festival held as part of Seniors Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution older people have made and continue to make to our local community. A number of events will be held as part of this week’s…

2007 EVRC AGM

Sep 6, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations

The Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) is a not for profit organisation established in 1976, which provides volunteer assistance and community transport for people living in the Cities of Maroondah and Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern Volunteers works in partnership with all levels of government, peak volunteer organisations, other volunteer resource centres…

Maroondah Journal: Playtime's back on again

Jul 24, 2007

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal has continued its coverage of Maidstone Street by reporting that the park will not be sold by Maroondah City Council. The decision not to sell the park was decided at the Council meeting held on the 16th of July. Cr Alex Makin said it was a great decision for the community. “The…

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