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Be Artistic |
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Soy Candle Making with Tabitha Dougall
A 3 hour candle making workshop which includes tealights, mosaic candle, melts for the oil burner and advanced candle making techniques such as layering for that perfect finish.
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Thursday 15 April
12.30 - 3.30pm
Friday 4 June
9.30am - 12.30 pm |
$48.00 includes materials |
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Watercolour with Deb Mawdsley
Create your own works of art! Beginners and advanced students are welcome to join these friendly, supportive and inspiring classes under Deb’s encouraging and talented supervision. |
Tuesdays
9.30 - 11.30am or
12.45 - 2.45pm |
$110.00 plus materials
(8 weeks)
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Botanical Art with Terry Napier
Learn to use specific watercolour techniques as they are applied to botanical illustration. |
Mondays Start 1 Feb
9.30 - 12 noon or
12.30 - 3.00pm |
$136.50 plus materials
(7 weeks) |
Mondays Start 19 April
$156.00 plus materials
(8 weeks) |
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Knitting & Stitching Group
Do you enjoy knitting and stitching? Would you like to share your skills with others in a friendly group? Please register your interest by calling 9830 4214. |
Thursdays Start 4 Feb |
Fortnightly
1.30 - 3.30pm
No Cost |
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Get Fit |
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Belly Dancing with Anita Zacchigna
Get fit and have fun learning the exotic art of belly dancing. |
Mondays
Intermediate:
6.00 - 7.00pm
Beginners:
7.00 - 8.00pm
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Start 1 Feb
$70.00 (7 weeks) |
Start 19 April
$80.00 (8 weeks) |
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Fit For You with Bill Humphries
Focusing on core strength, resistance training, stretching along with body balance and some cardiovascular conditioning. Be fit, have fun, stay younger!
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Wednesday Start 3 Feb
10.00 - 11.00am
$80.00 (8 weeks)
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Wednesday
Start 14 April
$110.00 (11 weeks) |
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Heart Foundation Walking Group NEW
Heart Foundation Walking is Australia's largest network of free
community-based walking groups, led by volunteer Walk Organisers.
The aim of Heart Foundation Walking is to make regular physical activity enjoyable and easy, especially for people who are not used to being active.
A general level of fitness is required. Phone us for more information and to
let us know you're coming. Meet at the Centre.
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Contact Centre for Dates and Times.
No Cost
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Social Tennis
Two courts are available weekdays between 9am - 3pm.
Would suit a group looking for a venue or an individual wanting to join a group. Cost: $4 per session per person. Phone us to book.
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Available most times |
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Walk and Talk
Make new friends and get fit at the same time. Come and join our small and enthusiastic group
of walkers for a one hour walk followed by a cuppa and a chat. This group walks at a brisk pace. Meet at the centre at 9.30am. |
Thursdays
9.30am
No Cost
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Be Creative |
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French Polishing/Furniture Restoration with Robert Zass
Robert will show you how to bring back that old piece of furniture back to it's
original splendour. Suitable for beginners and advanced students.
(Some storage is available)
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Thursdays
9.15 - 11.45am
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$129.00 plus materials
(8 weeks)
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Soft Furnishings with Amber Callaghan
Learn to make new items or refurbish old ones. BYO project to work on.
Lessons also available to make a bed head or a footstool etc.
Some storage is available.
Phone for details on 9830 4214
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Mondays 12.30 - 3.00pm
Tuesdays 9.30 - 12 noon
or 12noon - 2.30pm
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Start 1 Feb
$114.00 plus materials
(7 weeks)
Start 19 April
$130.00 plus materials
(8 weeks) |
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Upholstery with Amber Callaghan
Amber is very skilled in the traditional craft of upholstery and will help and inspire you to turn
that old piece of furniture into something beautiful for your home. Suitable for beginners and advanced students.(Some storage is available)
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Mondays 12.30 - 3.00pm
Tuesdays 9.30 -12 noon
or 12 noon - 2.30pm |
Start 1 Feb
$114.00 plus materials
(7 weeks)
Start 19 April
$130.00 plus materials
(8 weeks)
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Upholstery Weekend Workshop with Amber Callaghan
Available throughout the year. Contact Centre for dates. |
Saturdays
10.30am - 4.00pm
$60.00 per session |
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Gardening with Sandi Pullman Dip.App.Sc.(Hort)
Learn about drought tolerant plants, water conservation and preparing your garden for another
hot, dry summer. Field trip included.
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Tuesday Start 20 April
12.30 - 3.00pm
$92.00 (7 weeks) |
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Grow Your Own Vegies with Sandi Pullman Dip.App.Sc.(Hort)
Learn everything you need to know to produce delicious, healthy vegetables in your own backyard.
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Tuesday Start 2 March
12.30 - 3.00pm
$68.00 (4 weeks) |
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Get Interested |
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History and Culture with Sue Braint NEW
Anglo- Saxons
Examine the origins of these war-like tribes and their settlement in what was eventually to become a unified England. Review the rich diversity of their culture and society and their oral tradition of epic and lyrical poetry. |
Thursdays
Start 18 Feb
1.00pm - 3.00pm
$82.00 (6 weeks) |
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Wonderful World of Words
A light-hearted look at the origins and usage of popular words and phrases.
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Thursdays Start 1 April
10.00 - 12.00 noon |
| $30.00 (2 weeks) |
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Scrabble
Join this friendly group weekly every Wednesday.
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Wednesdays
1.00 - 3.00 pm |
$18.00 per term or $2.50 per week
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Writers Workshop with Sue Braint
A stimulating group to support and extend you in your writing with
constructive feedback, suggestions for broadening the writer's choice and developing stylistic techniques. You are encouraged to explore a range of themes, voices and structures as well as developing your own critical response.
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Thursdays (Fortnightly)
10.00 - 12 noon
Dates: 11 & 25 Feb,
11 & 25 March |
$58.00 (4 sessions)
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Dates: 22 April,
6 & 20 May, 3 & 17 June
$71.50 (5 sessions) |
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Writers Group
An on-going literary group which produces an annual publication. Provides an opportunity to present your own writing, and have it discussed and enjoyed in
a friendly and supportive atmosphere. |
Thursdays (Monthly)
10.00 - 12 noon
Dates:25 Feb, 25 March,
22 April, 27 May |
$3.00 per session
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The Age of Victoria
A contradictory age of great progress and extreme poverty, expanding industry and child labour, ruled over by a queen whose character continues to intrigue and fascinate us today.
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Thursdays Start 6 May
1.00 - 3.00pm
$82.00 (6 weeks)
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Writing Dialogue
A two week intensive course in creative dialogue in fiction. Participants should be prepared to write extensively during the sessions and to workshop their writing. |
Thursdays Start 1 July
10.00am - 12 noon
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$30.00 (2 weeks) |
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Understanding Today's World with Dr. Nihal Henry Kuruppu
Interesting and informative tutorials and discussions to gain a better understanding of domestic and international political affairs both historical and present day.
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Wednesday (Fortnightly)
10.00 - 11.30am
Dates: 10 & 24 Feb,
10 & 24 March
$39.50 (4 sessions) |
Dates: 22 April. 6 & 20 May, 3 & 17 June
$49.00 (5 sessions) |
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Canterbury History Group
Delve into this fascinating history of Canterbury with this group that meets once a month.
Any enquiries can be made to Frances 9836 9117 |
22 Feb 8.00pm AGM-Balwyn Library
22 March 1.30pm
26 April 8.00pm
24 May 1.30pm
28 June 8.00pm |
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Book Group
Come and share your pleasure of reading with other like-minded people. |
First Tuesday of every month
1.30 - 3.00pm
No Cost |
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Be Healthy |
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Lifestyle Refocus Workshops with Michele Tocci NEW |
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Declutter Your Space
A practical step by step planning process on clearing your space and retaining control of your home or office. |
Tuesday 13 April
1.00 - 2.30pm
$20.00 |
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Organise Your Life
Correct the balance in life by learning how to prioritise, plan and achieve long term goals. |
Tuesdays Start 2 March
7.00 - 9.00pm |
Tuesdays Start 4 May
9.30 - 11.30 am
$60.00 (4 weeks) |
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Systemise Yourself
Have a productive day every day. Discuss the importance of daily planning, why it should be done and the benefits of doing it. |
Tuesday
23 March or 8 June
9.30 - 11.30am
$26.00
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Coeliac Information Sessions
John Gibson from the Coeliac Society of Victoria will provide information, tips and resources on Coeliac Disease. |
Friday 23 April
10.00am
Gold Coin Donation |
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Gardening for Health (National Horticultural Therapy Awareness Week)
Learn about therapeutic gardening and the benefits that gardens and gardening can have on your health and wellbeing. A guided tour of the Canterbury community gardens is included. |
Tuesday 20 April
10.00 am
No Cost |
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Health for Life with Gideon Armer
Join Gideon for four interactive and practical workshops which will focus on exercise, diet and the importance of good health. Gain knowledge and strategies to live longer and stronger.
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Wednesday
Start 21 April
1.00-3.00pm
$64.00 (4 weeks) |
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Gardening Interest Group
An interest group that tends the centre's two plots at the Canterbury Community Garden. Meet like minded people, share in the harvest of the crops and enjoy gardening for good health. Contact us for more information.
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Playgroups |
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Parent Playgroup
Are you a group of parents who like to get together with your children but are finding it hard to do so at home? We have a spacious room with good equipment, available most afternoons. |
$24 per group per week payable per term. Phone for more information. |
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Structured Playgroup
Structured fun activities are provided by Heather, Anita or Brydie who
will encourage children to learn art, craft, music and constructive play.
Parents in attendance. All newcomers are welcome. |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday
9.30 - 11.30am
Wednesday
9.45 - 11.45am |
| $68.00 per term/$44 2nd child over 12 months |
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Get Fluent |
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We offer courses in both French and Italian at various levels. These courses are ongoing as long as we have enough participants in the class for it to be viable. If you are not sure what level you require, please do not hesitate to contact the office. It is sometimes possible to try out a class and talk to the tutor before you commit to a whole term.
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Italian Beginners 3/4 with Nicolas Panayotis
Learn to read write and speak Italian in this practical course.
Assumes two terms of previous tuition.
A small charge will be levied for handouts. |
Wednesdays
12.45 - 2.45pm |
Start 3 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 21 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian for Beginners 5/6 with Nicolas Panayotis
A practical course in Italian.
Participants have had 4 terms of previous tuition
A small charge will be levied for handouts.
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Wednesdays
6.00 - 8.00pm |
Start 3 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 21 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Intermediate 3/4 with Maria Volpe
Increase your knowledge of Italian and learn to speak, read and write Italian. Maria provides
a practical course relating to everyday situations. This class assumes 2 1/2 years of previous tuition. A small charge will be levied for handouts. |
Thursdays
12.30 - 2.30pm |
Start 4 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 22 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Advanced 1/2 with Nicolas Panayotis
Practical conversation, writing and reading with basic grammar surrounding all areas of interest and general knowledge of Italy. This class assumes 4 years of previous tuition.
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Wednesdays
3.00 - 5.00pm |
Start 3 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 21 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Language and Conversation with Nicolas Panayotis
This course assumes 4 to 5 years of previous learning in Italian and
concentrates on comprehension, writing, reading and detailed grammar.
A small charge will be levied for handouts.
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Wednesdays
9.30 - 11.30am |
Start 3 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 21 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Advanced/Conversation with Maria Volpe
Maria concentrates on conversation and writing with revision of grammar as needed. These classes assume a good knowledge of grammar and general vocabulary and focus on issues and themes of general interest. A small charge will be levied for handouts.
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Thursdays
10.00 - 12 noon |
Start 4 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 22 April
$123.50 (9 weeks)
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French Beginners 4/5 with Marie Baker
Learn to speak, read and write French with this practical course about everyday situations. Required text “The French Experience”. Assumes 3 terms of previous tuition.
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Mondays
7.00 - 9.00pm |
Start 1 Feb
$96.00 (7 weeks)
Start 19 April
$110.00 (8 weeks) |
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French Beginners 8/Intermediate 1 with Marie Baker
This course assumes 2 years of previous tuition. Marie leads an interesting and practical course about everyday situations. Text "The French Experience”.
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Fridays
1.00 - 3.00pm |
Start 5 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 23 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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French Intermediate 3/4 with Marie Baker
Learn to speak, read and write French with this practical course about everyday situations. Assumes 2 1/2 years of previous tuition. Text "The French Experience" is required.
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Mondays
10.00 - 12noon |
Start 1 Feb
$96.00 (7 weeks)
Start 19 April
$110.00 (8 weeks) |
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French Advanced 1/2 with Marie Baker
Marie leads a practical and entertaining course looking at everyday situations. Marie uses text, DVD and voice tapes to illustrate the culture and language.
This class assumes 4 years of previous French tuition.
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Fridays
10.00 - 12noon
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Start 5 Feb
$110.00 (8 weeks)
Start 23 April
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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French Advanced 7/8 with Marie Baker
These sessions assume approximately 5 1/2 years of previous tuition and cover grammar, writing and conversation. |
Mondays
1.00 - 3.00pm
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Start 3 Feb
$96.00 (7 weeks)
Start 21 April
$110.00 (8 weeks)
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VCE French Conversation with Marie Baker
Marie works with you to help prepare for your VCE oral exam by practising with
a small group of no more than 8 students.
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Mondays
Yr 11 4.30 - 5.30pm
Yr 12 5.30 - 6.30pm |
Start 1 March
$33.00 (3 weeks)
Start 12 April
$99.00 (9 weeks) |
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Be Supported |
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Dream Workshop for Women who have experienced child abuse.
An ongoing group for women who have experienced child abuse. Explore and process your dreamscapes as part of the healing process. Conducted by a holistic counsellor who has facilitated ASCA Support Groups for the last 8 years.
Further enquiries to Tabitha on 0422 646 021.
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Thursdays (Monthly)
6.30 - 8.30pm
$10.00 ($5.00 Conc) |
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Community Connections assists newcomers to Melbourne and the Boroondara area wishing to meet people who live locally. Contact us for information about social gatherings and to be included in the email link. |
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