Cessnock Hub
Life at Cessnock is all about fun and friends. It’s a buzzing environment full of group activities and events such as our Skills for Life program and even tailored personalised programs to suit your specific needs. There’s something going on every day including recycling projects, sewing, fishing, arts, and outdoor men’s group organising meetups all week. Top everything off with an outdoor recreational area, break-out spaces, and kitchen facilities and you’ll always feel right at home.
Weekdays 9am to 3pm
Mondays
Manic Mondays
Micro Business and Baking
Micro Business is all about brainstorming, creating, and working together to create awesome products to sell to our local community! We will create everything from the ground up, using all things natural and recyclable. We will also create the most delicious treats that are impossible to say no to. Jump on board as we collaborate to grow our business together. Please bring a packed lunch.
Micro Gift Box Gurus
Join us to unleash your creativity designing beautiful handmade seasonal gift boxes. Whether it is candle making for Mother’s Day, creating plaster moulds for Easter or Circuiting personalised mugs and glasses there is something for everyone to enjoy! We will market our gift boxes to sell in our local community. All funds raised will contribute to an end of program adventure!
Activity Cost
$Tuesdays
Terrific Tuesdays
Wave Makers
Dive into fun with our aqua fitness program. Get ready to splash laugh and tone up while making waves with friends. Join us for an energising workout that will have you feeling refreshed for the week ahead. This program is cost free thanks to a generous grant from a local organisation. Please bring a packed lunch.
Groove and Move $10
Join us at Galaxy Talent Studios for an inclusive dance experience that celebrates movement and joy! Mel designs classes for everyone regardless of ability. Come along as we express ourselves through dance, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment! Please bring a packed lunch.
Activity Cost
$Wednesdays
Wonderful Wednesday
Community Giveback
There is no better feeling than giving back to your local community and what better way to do so then with our Cessnock Community Giveback program! We could be planting a tree, painting a fence, or helping our less fortunate community members to brighten their day and put a smile on all our faces. Please bring a packed lunch.
Chop it like it’s HOT! $10
Get ready to turn up the heat in the Hub kitchen with the Cessnock’s newest chefs. This cooking program will bring out the inner Gordon Ramsey in you. Together we will cook up a storm and create mouthwatering dishes that will impress even the toughest food critics! Nourish your body with our delicious creations for lunch.
Activity Cost
$Thursday
Tremendous Thursdays
The Green Team
Getting out in our local community we will collect and deposit recyclable goods. Saving up the raised money to purchase equipment for the Hub or for exciting group adventures. We will learn all things recycling and how we can make small changes to benefit our environment. We’ll also build our skills in money handling and work towards our fundraising goal of developing our Hub. Please bring a packed lunch.
Nature and Nurture
Let’s create Joy and wellness through art and craft therapy with Renee from Nature and Nurture. We will build fine motor and problem-solving skills while enhancing communication and expressing self-esteem. Let’s bring our masterpieces home to showcase our experience. This program is cost free thanks to a generous grant from a local organisation. Please bring a packed lunch.
Rags to Riches $5
Pump up the tunes! Let’s get ready to recycle, upcycle and create! We will learn to upcycle preloved furniture, household items or clothing. You donate it, we create it. Let’s work towards fundraising for a great adventure! Please bring a packed lunch.
Activity Cost
$Friday
Fantastic Fridays
Friday Vibes $25
The name says it all. Let’s set the tone for the weekend by getting out and about in the community and make our mark whilst we build friendships, social connections, and meaningful memories. How else would you rather end your week. Please bring packed lunch or money to purchase food.
Sensory Sensations $5
Wind down from the week and let your senses take the lead. Let’s explore using our 5 senses. Just listen to our favourite tunes, bake and taste delicious treats or enjoy the great outdoors in our Hub sensory garden. Please bring a packed lunch.