EVENTS
DESIGNER YOUTH
Flex your fashion design skills during this fun afternoon of textile play.
PUCKA ROCKS
Paint your very own iconic Pucka Rocks to contribute to the Pucka landscape.
EASTER CRAFT
Everyone can get a little crafty this Easter with a free afternoon filled with cotton wool tails, glittery ears and hand-woven baskets.
COOKIE DECORATING
Stop by neighbourhood house to decorate a batch of Easter cookies to take home.
DJ's Christmas Party
Get ready to boogie the night away at the final DJ’s for the year.
Dress to impress. There will be prizes for the best Christmas outfit.
$5 per child - price includes hotdog, pack of chips and a drink
Session Times:
Pre School 4 - 5pm
Primary School 5 - 7pm
Secondary School 7 - 9pm
Please note: Parents that have pre school aged children are required to stay during their child’s session
If you are able to chaperon make sure to tick the box when registering.
See you there!
Christmas Rhyme Time Special
Bring the whole family along for a festive sing-a-long We will be singing the PDNC Rhyme Time favourites along with a few festive tunes. There will be a free morning tea, please be sure to include dietary requirements when you register.
Morning Tea will be served at 10am
Singing will commence at 10:45am
Christmas outfits are strongly encouraged!
See you there…
Soldier On Community Morning Tea
Soldier On are hosting a free morning tea for the Puckapunyal community Monday 5 Dec 11:30am - 1:30pm at the PDNC.
This is a great opportunity to touch base with the Soldier on Team to ask any questions you may have or to request more information about the wonderful programs they offer.
RSVP’s are due 1 December 2022. Please make sure to provide any dietary requirements when filling out the registration form.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the PDNC.
Family Christmas Photo
Bust out the festive gear for the annual photo with Santa!
To book your photo, click on the registration button below, pick your preferred 5min slot then pay to secure your spot.
Each family is given 5 minute for their photo. Please be on time to avoid schedule delays.
Photos will be emailed in the following days. Please check your email address is correct when registering.
November Ladies Night
Your invited to the final Ladies Night of the year!
Come along for nibbles, laughs and help farewell those that are posting out this year.
Saturday 19 November 6PM
School of Armour Officers Mess
$10 for members $15 for non members
Drinks available for purchase at the bar
RSVP Thursday 17 November
Register online info@thepdnc.org
It's not goodbye, it's I'll see you soon
Sewing Class
Learn to Sew Workshop
Master the art of machine sewing while completing your own project.
9 Nov - 8 Dec
5 week course
$60 per person
Wed 6pm-8pm
All materials and equipment supplied
Finished project could include your own bowl cozy, zippered pouch, cushion or placemats.
There are limited space so please register to avoid disappointment.
Trick or Treating
Join the other roaming neighbourhood superheroes, zombies and witches for Trick or Treating!
To participate, tie the orange balloon found in your Halloween pack to your mailbox on the evening of Trick or Treating.
Not everyone can enjoy classic Halloween treats. If you’re a household offering alternatives please tie a purple balloon to your letterbox for the evening.
Please respect the privacy of homes who have chosen not to put out a balloon for the evening.
Costume Competition
Trick or Treat night is your time to shine!
Send through pics of your costumes for a chance to win great prizes.
Prize categories
Best Household: O’Keefe’s Tasting Platter
Most Spooky: $50 Air BNB Voucher
Best Homemade: $50 Boardgames and Battlegrounds Gift Card
Best Individual: $50 VISA Gift Card
Best Pet: $50 Pets Gift Card
How to enter:
Email a photo of yourself, household or pet during Trick or Treating (30 October) to info@thepdnc.org to enter.
Make sure to put your name and which category you are entering in the subject headline.
Guest judges will pick the winner from each category and the winners will be announced via the PDNC Facebook page 31 October.
DJ's Halloween Stomp
Junior ghost and ghouls, get ready to BOOgie the night away at the DJ’s Halloween Stomp.
Music, video games and Halloween themed snacks will be flowing.
Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Session times
Pre-School (3-6 YO)
4-5pm
Primary School
5-7pm
High School
7-9pm
Cost $5 per person - price includes hotdog and drink. All items from the canteen will cost extra
Haunted House
Friday night this year will see the PDNC Community House swallowed up by creepy, crawly forest dwellers. Do you dare take a walk through the woods?
This is a truly spooky experience. It is at parents discretion if your children come through, however we do not recommend it for children under the age of 5…… or scaredy cats.
The Haunted House is free to attend, however we ask that you register so we are aware of how many to accommodate.
Crafty Ghouls Workshop
A classic PDNC crafternoon! Bring the whole family down to make some fun, simple halloween decorations and costume accessories.
DIY Costume Studio
Crafting a costume this year? Bring your project down to the PDNC to make the most of our space and support. We will have assorted craft materials to help you finish it off, plus a hand with some machine sewing for that professional finish
First Aid Course
Sunday 9 October
PDNC Neighbourhood House Labuan Street
Hosted by Essential Minutes Training
CPR (HLTAID009)
9:00am - 1:00pm
$65 per person
CPR + Senior First Aid (HLTAID011)
9:00am - 4:00pm
$145 per person
Ladies Wine Tour
Ladies of the PMA are invited to join us for a bespoke winery tour through the boutique vineyards of Central Victoria.
Hosted by Rambling Wine Tours, enjoy a glorious day being chauffeured between a collection of hidden gems dotted across the region. Along with 5 bespoke tasting experiences we will be indulging in a 2 course luncheon at the divine Eighteen Sixty.
Saturday 8 Oct
9am - 6pm
(pick up and drop-off from the main gate)
$187 pp all inclusive
Limited spaces
Minimum 50% deposit is required to secure your spot.
Book now by choosing your payment option below:
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SFX Horror Make Up Artistry
A masterclass in special effects make-up. Learn how to DIY spooky faces for Halloween!
Learn how to attach prosthetics, how to use household items to items in SFX make up and create realistic wounds, burns and more.
Suitable for ages 12 and up only.
The Great BOO Bake Off
Get those cauldrons bubbling, we want to see your best homemade Halloween-themed goodies! All through October you can send in photos of your creations for a chance to win.
Prize Categories
Adult: $50 Harvest Home Gift Card
Teen: $50 Bounce Gift Card
Kids (12 and under) : $50 Toyworld Gift Card
How to enter:
Email a photo of your creation between 1 October and 30 October to info@thepdnc.org to enter.
Make sure to put your name and which age category you are entering in the subject headline.
Guest judges will pick the winner from each category and the winners will be announced via the PDNC Facebook page 31 October.
Please note: if anyone is found entering a purchased baked good or a image of a baked good they did not bake themselves they will be disqualified.
Best House Competition
Spookify your home for the month of October and go in the running for some wicked prizes.
To register your house send an email with your name and address to info@thepdnc.org
To notify the community of your spooky efforts we will post a list of the houses on the PDNC Facebook page throughout the month of October.
Prize Categories
1st: 2x Marquee Timber Deck Chairs
2nd: 40L Marquee Cooler
3rd: Meat Tray and Halloween Cookies
The houses will be judged by executive members of the PDNC Committee the night of Trick or Treating (30 October) and announced via the PDNC Facebook page 31 October.
The Boo-ing
Boo someone by leaving a Halloween treat at their door. With the treat, include a copy of the “You’ve Been BOO’d!” card found in your Halloween pack. Everyone should only be BOO’d once, so make sure to display the card at your front door once a treat arrives for you.
Once you’ve been BOO’d, please keep the tradition alive by BOO-ing 2 more people within 48 hours. Both adults and kids can participate! Remember, part of the magic is not knowing who BOO’d you…. so, ring that doorbell and RUN!
'Spring Out' Family Fun Day
Celebrate the arrival of Spring these school holidays by joining us for ‘Spring Out’!
This Family Fun Day will be a beautiful day out for the whole community with plenty for all ages including:
Obstacool (the much anticipated ENORMOUS inflatable obstacle course for ages 4 and up).
The MERVALICIOUS coffee van
Backyard cricket
Face Painting
Sausage Sizzle
A ‘Play to Learn’ sensory play pop-up for infants and toddlers
We recommend bringing down your own picnic baskets and lawn chairs to enjoy a brilliant community day in (hopefully) the sunshine.
DETAILS:
Sunday 25 September
10am - 2pm
Main Oval, Malaya Rd
Spring Out is a free event, but bring along a few dollars if you’d like to purchase a coffee or snag.
Ladies Trivia for Charity
Let's get together to celebrate each other over a fun night of trivia. All money raised will be donated to a women's charity of the winning team's choosing.
Nominate an entire team for the night, or book to come along as an individual and make some new friends!
Saturday 10 Sept
School of Armour Officers Mess
from 6pm
$20 per person
or
$120 per table*
*(max. 8 persons to a table)
To better support our fundraising effort this event is not catered. We request everyone bring along a share plate to enjoy with their trivia table. Drinks available for purchase
Child-free event (newborns welcome)
RSVP by Thur 8 Sept
Share the Dignity Collection Drive
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians have been unable to afford period products in their lives?
Share the Dignity are a charity dedicated to ending period poverty. To help support their amazing work we will be running a collection drive for feminine hygiene products kicking off at our trivia night! Please bring along a donation to add to the basket.
Items you can donate:
Pads
Tampons
Maternity pads
Period undies
Menstrual cups
Incontinence products
Special Needs Support Group
Meet up with other families who have special needs dependents and chat support, information, assistance and advocacy.
These sessions are a welcoming and open exchange on all forms of physical and neuro diversity.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend.
Thursday 11 Aug
PDNC Neighbourhood House
10:30am
Morning Tea Provided.
Infant Sleep + Settling
A free session on infant sleep and settling strategies run by Maternal and Child Health nurse Marie.
Tea and Coffee provided and children are welcome.
Soldier On + Open Arms Base Visit
Drop in to visit Jason and Phil any time on Monday 8 August for support and information.
Learn more about transition programs, seek out mental health support and discover a range of social and education options for all Defence members and their families.
For more information on their services visit https://soldieron.org.au/ and https://www.openarms.gov.au/
Ladies Events: Christmas in July
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Christmas in July!
Please join us for a Christmas themed buffet style dinner and dessert for this months Ladies Night.
If you’re feeling particularly festive wear your ugliest Christmas jumper or outfit for the evening. Prizes will be given to the top 3 worst dressed.
Date: 30 July
Location: School of Armour Officers Mess
Cost: $35pp - drinks to be purchased separately from the bar
Please note: as this is a catered event the last day for payment is FRIDAY 22 JULY
This is also a child free event. Newborn babies are welcome.
Neighbourhood Morning Tea
Join us for a big morning tea and catch up with the neighbours.
An open session where everyone is welcome.
Where: PDNC Neighbourhood House, Labuan Street
Cost: Free event. All catering is provided.