Pickleball – the New All-ages Game
Pickleball is taking over in Daylesford as the new “go-to” game. Last Sunday, more than 20 people aged 11 to 70 turned up at The Arts and Recreation Centre (The ARC) to play this all-ages, all-abilities game.
Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but it can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.
Pickleball is a paddle sport you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime. It brings together elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis to create a sport that’s fun for all ages and skill levels.
Pickleball is played indoors at The ARC. Using a solid paddle, players hit a plastic “whiffle” ball over a net about 8cm lower than a tennis net. The game is played by single players of by pairs of players.
It’s on every Sunday from 11.30 am. $10.00 per person. Wear sneakers and bring a drink bottle. Book with Wendy on 0458 372 906.
Coat Rack Project Racking Up the Numbers
Our Coat Rack project has been a great success.
If you have winter coats. beanies or scarves that you have grown out of, bring them up to DNC. We’ve had lots of coats come and go. People less fortunate than you will greatly appreciate your donation in these wintery times.
Already, many people have benefited from these coats. Thanks to those generous people who have already contributed.
March to the Beat of a Different Drum!
Drum classes are back at DNC! Playing drums develops coordination, rhythm, exercises your mind and muscles, and creates a vibration that cultivates a feeling of inner happiness.
You will learn to play West African rhythms, providing a lot of fun and movement. The focus of the class is to enjoy playing drums together while learning drumming techniques.
Classes run on Wednesday Nights from 6.3 to 7.30pm. The cost of the block of six consecutive classes is $120. Bookings are essential. Contact Gianni Boragine on 0474348139.
DNC Joke of the Week
A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every rubbish bin they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action.
The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said: “You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. In fact, I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favour? I’ll give you each a dollar if you’ll promise to come around every day and do your thing.”
The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the rubbish bins. After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face. “This recession’s really putting a big dent in my income,” he told them. “From now on, I’ll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans.”
The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street. “Look,” he said “I haven’t received my pension cheque yet, so I’m not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?” “A lousy 25 cents?” the drum leader exclaimed.
“If you think we’re going to waste our time, beating these bins around for 25 cents, you’re nuts! No way, mister We quit!”
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