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Be Artistic |
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Soy Candle Making with Tabitha Dougall
A 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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Wednesday
Start 18 August
7.00 - 9.00pm
$35.00 includes materials
Friday 3 Sept & 12 Nov
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
9.30 - 12 noon or
12.30 -3.00pm
$156.00 plus materials
(8 weeks) |
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Knitting Classes with Alida Helleren NEW |
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Knitting for Beginners
This class is designed for those who have never knitted before. |
Tuesdays
Starts 20 July
10.00am - 12noon
$77.00 (4 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 Fortnightly
1.30 - 3.30pm
No Cost |
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Knitting Refresher
Bring unfinished projects, any knitting problems and questions to learn to become a more confident knitter.
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Tuesdays
July 20 or Aug 10
1.00 - 3.00pm
$25.00 1 session |
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Knitting Advanced
Knitters will be shown some advanced knitting techniques, knitting in the round, cable stitches and those for lace. How to mix colours and yarns with Fairisle or Intarsia.
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Tuesdays
Starts 27 July
$48.00 (2 weeks) |
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Knitting for Young Adults/Teens
This class is designed for those who have never knitted before. |
Tuesdays
Starts Aug 3
4.30 - 6.00pm
$58.00 (4 weeks) |
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Get Fit |
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Zumba with Helen Donovan
Dance your way to fitness. Learn easy to follow dance steps with energising Latin rhythms. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Student concessions available. |
Mondays
Start 12 July
6.30 - 7.30pm
$95.00 (10 weeks)
$12.00 casual session |
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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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Wednesdays
Start 14 July
10.00-11.00am
$100.00 (10 weeks) |
Start 6 Oct
10.00-11.00am
$110.00 (11 weeks) |
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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 very 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
$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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Start 19 April
Mondays 12.30 - 3.00pm
Tuesdays 9.30 - 12 noon
or 12 noon - 2.30pm
$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
$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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Grow Perfect Tomatoes and Vegies with Sandi Pullman Dip.App.Sc.(Hort)
Learn to grow perfect tomatoes and other healthy vegetables in your own backyard.
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Tuesdays
17 Aug-14 Sept
9 Nov - 7 Dec
12.30 - 3.00pm
$86.00 (5 weeks) |
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Get Interested |
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History and Culture with Sue Braint NEW
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Betjeman's England
One of England's best love poets, John Betjeman gives us an idiosyncratic view of England and the English, from it's churches and rural backwaters, to his strapping sportsgirls and touching portraits of old people.
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Thursdays
Start 22 July
1.00 - 3.00pm
$85.00 (6 weeks) |
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John Donne: Love Poems
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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Wednesdays
Start 4 Aug
1.00 - 3.00pm
$44.00 (3 weeks)
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The Unquiet Mind
A study in madness as it is portrayed in four texts: A Beautiful Mind, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Of Mice and Men, An Angel at my Table. |
Wednesdays
Starts 25 Aug
1.00 - 3.00pm
$58.00 (4 weeks) |
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Issues and Attitudes
A discussion group focussed on significant issues of the day and how we think about them. |
Wednesdays
Starts 6 Oct
1.00 - 3.00pm
$44.00 (3 weeks) |
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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khyam (Fitzgerald's First Edition Translation)
One of the most enduring works in the canon of English Literature. Bring a copy of the text if possible (if not photocopies will be made available) |
Wednesdays
Starts 27 Oct
1.00 - 3.00pm
$58.00 (4 weeks) |
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Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
For the adult who retains the child within. We journey into the worlds of paradox and fantasy as we follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into Lewis Carroll's magical realm of childhood imagination. Text provided where required. |
Thursdays
Starts 28 Oct
1.00 -3.00pm
$58.00 (4 weeks) |
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Centuries of Slang
What exactly do we mean by slang? Does it have a part to play in communication and if so what is it's function? |
Wednesdays
Starts 24 Nov
1.00 - 3.00pm
$58.00 (4 weeks) |
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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.
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Thursdays (Fortnightly)
10.00 - 12 noon
Dates: 22 July,
5 & 19 Aug, 2 & 16 Sep
$71.50 (5 sessions)
Dates: 14 & 28 Oct,
11 & 25 Nov, 9 Dec
$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 - 12noon
Dates: 22 July, 26 Aug,
28 Oct, 25 Nov
$3.00 per session
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Scrabble
Join this friendly group weekly every Wednesday.
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Wednesdays
1.00 - 3.00pm
$18.00 per term or $2.50 per week
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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: 21 July, 4 & 18 Aug, 1 & 15 Sep, 13 & 27 Oct,
10 & 24 Nov, 8 Dec
$49.00 (5 sessions) |
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Canterbury History Group
Meets Monthly. July and August winter recess.
27 Sep - 2.00pm. A tour of the Emulation Hall Rochester road.
23 - 31 October. History Week.
Any enquiries can be made to Frances 9836 9117 |
27 Sep 1.30pm
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Wiser Driver with Jill Hitchcock
An off-road driver refresher course for people over 55 years. This is an opportunity to update your knowledge of the road rules and to address issues facing older drivers. Scheduled to begin in October. Check with Office for details. |
Tuesdays
1.00-3.00pm
No Cost |
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Puzzles and Word Play with Sue Braint
Stretch your mind with challenging word games and conundrums. |
Wednesdays
Start 14 July
1.00 - 3.00pm
$44.00 (3 weeks) |
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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. |
Wednesday
28 July or 17 Nov
10.00am - 12noon
Wednesday 1 Sept
7.00 - 9.00pm
$25.00 (2hr session) |
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Declutter with Friends
Meet monthly to share tips and get great ideas at this morning coffee get-together. |
Thursdays
10.30 - 11.30am
$5.00 a session |
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Simplify My Life
Correct the balance in life by learning how to prioritise, plan and achieve long term goals. |
Tuesday
Starts 10 Aug
10.00am - 12noon
Starts 19 Oct
7.00 - 9.00pm
$64.00 (4 weeks)
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Systemise Yourself to Have a Productive Day
Have a productive day every day. Discuss the importance of daily planning, why it should be done and the benefits of doing it. |
Tuesdays
3 Aug or 12 Oct
10.00am - 12.30pm
$30.00 |
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Relax, Breathe & DeStress with Rebecca Ginsberg
Feel more relaxed, energised, inspired, joyful, healthier and happier. |
Thursdays
5 Aug to 9 Sep
21 Oct to 25 Nov
10.30 - 11.30am
$72.00 (6 weeks) |
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Art Therapy with Tabitha Dougall NEW
Rather than focus on aesthetic value, art therapy deals with the process of expressing, clarifying, releasing and creating in order to communicate subconscious material, express feelings, or as
an alternative expression for that which cannot be put into words. Choose from charcoal, pastels, chalk, coloured pencils, crayons and more while indulging in a variety of guided
creative and relaxing processes. No artistic talent preferred.
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Friday
6 Aug or 10 Sept
9.30am - 12.30pm
$48.00 |
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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 who
will encourage children to learn art, craft, music and constructive play.
Parents in attendance. All newcomers are welcome. |
Monday, Tuesday
9.30 - 11.30am
Wednesday
9.45 - 11.45am
Friday
9.15 - 11.15am |
| $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 5/6 with Nicolas Panayotis
Learn to read write and speak Italian in this practical course.
Assumes 4 terms of previous tuition.
A small charge will be levied for handouts. |
Wednesdays
12.45 - 2.45pm
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Beginners 7/8 with Nicolas Panayotis
A practical course in Italian.
Participants have had 6 terms of previous tuition.
A small charge will be levied for handouts.
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Wednesdays
6.00 - 8.00pm
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Intermediate 5/6 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 3 years of previous tuition. A small charge will be levied for handouts. |
Thursdays
12.30 - 2.30pm
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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Italian Advanced 3/4 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 1/2 years of previous tuition.
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Wednesdays
3.00 - 5.00pm
$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
$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
$123.50 (9 weeks) |
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French Beginners 6/7 with Marie Baker
Learn to speak, read and write French with this practical course about everyday situations. Required text “The French Experience”. Assumes 5 terms of previous tuition.
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Mondays
7.00 - 9.00pm
Start 19 July
$123.50 (9 weeks)
Start 11 Oct
$110.00 (8 weeks) |
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French Intermediate 2/3 with Marie Baker
These sessions assume approximately 2 years of previous tuition and cover grammar, writing and conversation. Marie leads an interesting and practical course about everyday situations |
Fridays
1.00 - 3.00pm
$123.50 (9 weeks)
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French Intermediate 5/6 with Marie Baker
Learn to speak, read and write French with this practical course about everyday situations. Assumes 3 years of previous tuition. |
Mondays
10.30am - 12.30pm
Start 19 July
$123.50 (9 weeks)
Start 11 Oct
$110.00 (8 weeks)
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French Advanced 3/4 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 1/2 years of previous tuition.
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Fridays
10.30am - 12.30pm $123.50 (9 weeks) |
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French Advanced with Marie Baker
These sessions assume approximately 6 years of previous tuition and cover grammer.
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Mondays
10.00 - 12 noon
Start 19 July
$123.50 (9 weeks)
Start 11 Oct
$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 12 July
$110.00 (10 weeks)
Start 4 Oct
$66.00 (6 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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