3 term - ballan...63-ceg tutor: rodney browne starts: mon 25 thjul – 18 aug (runs mon & thu)...

TERM 3 Classes marked with are supported by Adult Community & Further Education – Learn Local

GST Applies to all courses not marked as Learn Local

ARTS & CRAFTS

Introduction to Water Colours [1] REF: 63-AWC CONTACT: SYLVIA O’BRIEN

STARTS: Tue 19th

Jul – 13th

Sep TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm SESSIONS: 9, weekly COST: $77 Beginners Welcome. Bring your own water colour materials.

Calligraphy [2] REF: 63-ACA TUTOR: STEPHEN WRIGHT STARTS: Wed 27

th Jul – 14

th Sep

TIME: 1.30 – 3.30pm SESSIONS: 8, weekly COST: $126.50 Continue an ancient craft and personalise your messages with beautiful scripts. Contact the office for equipment & materials’ list.

Drawing for Kids [3] REF: 63-ADK TUTOR: LYN PLUMMER

STARTS: Thu 4th

Aug – 8th

Sep TIME 1: 4.00 – 5.00pm SESSIONS: 6, weekly COST: $74.80 - Book early An informative drawing class for children aged 8 to 13 years. Contact the office for equipment & materials’ list.

CLASS SIZE: Maximum 8 per class

Serious Photography [4] REF: 63-ASP TUTOR: MICK DAVSON STARTS: Sat 6

th Aug – 10

th Sep

TIME: 9.00am – 12 Noon SESSIONS: 6 weekly COST: $170.00 Take your camera off Auto to help unlock its potential. Explore the capability of your digital SLR.

CLASS SIZE: Minimum 7 to proceed

“Colour Wash Quilt” [5] REF: 63-ASB CONTACT: LYN ERWIN STARTS: Mon 22

nd Aug

TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm SESSIONS: Single Session COST: $30

Beginners Embroidery [6] REF: 63-ABE FACILITATOR: MARGARET HEALEY STARTS: Tue 2

nd Aug – 13

th Sep

TIME: 7.00 – 9.30pm SESSIONS: 7, weekly COST: $40 Those interested in the ancient art of embroidery, come and have a try and explore

its many forms. Materials & Equipment discussed on the first night.

Pottery

NOT AVAILABLE THIS TERM RECOMMENCING TERM 4

Life Drawing Club

NOT AVAILABLE THIS TERM RECOMMENCING TERM 4

Patchwork Practice Group [7] REF: 63-APP STARTS: Thu 21

st Jul

MEETS: 1st & 3rd Thu of the month TIME: 12.30 – 3.00pm SESSIONS: 21

st Jul, 4

th Aug, 18

th Aug,

1st

Sep & 15th

Sep COST: $2.20 per hour per person Bring your project to this friendly sewing group.

Sewing Drop-In Group

[8] REF: 63-ASD TUTOR: LYN ERWIN STARTS: Mon 18

th Jul

MEETS: 1st

, 3rd

& 5th

Mon of month during Term

TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm SESSIONS: 18

th Jul, 1

st Aug, 15

th Aug,

29th

Aug, 5th

Sep, 12th

Sept COST: $2.20 per hour per person

USING COMPUTERS

Computers for Beginners [9] REF: 63-CWS TUTOR: Di Johnson STARTS: Wed 27

th Jul – 14

th Sep

TIME: 10am – 12.45pm SESSIONS: 8, weekly COST: $80 ($65 conc.)

We will introduce you to the world of computers and why they are so much a part of our lives. Learn how to use a computer and some of the add-ons that come with it, like a keyboard, a mouse and a printer. Practice setting up a desktop and using word files, as well as looking at Social Media, the Internet and Facebook. Look at devices that you can use with a computer, like a mobile phone, a camera and a tablet.

CLASS SIZE: Maximum 7 per class Minimum 5 to proceed

Volunteer Office Skills Training [10] REF: 63-VST TUTOR: SUE O’DWYER STARTS: By arrangement TIME: 4 hrs a week SESSIONS: 10, weekly COST: FREE -Arranged through written application with CV and interview. -To be eligible basic knowledge & skills in computing including Microsoft-Office programs are essential. -Tuition covers: Office & reception skills, filing, enrolment & attendance data entry.

-Possibility of enrolment in a computer course at a reduced price (if places available).

CLASS SIZE: 1 per term - when offered

Essential Graphics for Business [11] REF: 63-CEG TUTOR: RODNEY BROWNE

STARTS: Mon 25th

Jul – 18th

Aug (Runs Mon & Thu) TIME: 12.30 – 3.00 pm SESSIONS: 8, Twice Weekly COST: $80 ($65 conc.) A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD PACKAGES IS ESSENTIAL This course is for people looking to add to their computer skills for employment in small businesses. It focuses on graphic design principles to facilitate simple business letterheads, cards, invoices, posters, annual reports.


PLEASE NOTE:

Minors using the computer Lab must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of each session.

IT HELP

Every Thursday 11am – 12 noon During Community House terms.

SCIENCE

Astronomy

[12] REF: 63-SAS TUTOR: ROBERT HOLMES STARTS: Tue 9

th Aug – 30

th Aug

TIME: 7.00 – 9.00pm SESSIONS: 4, weekly COST: $140.00 Introduction to Astronomy; solar system formation, stars and the Milky Way, black holes and the big bang. Includes dark sky observing at the Talbot Observatory. Includes course Material.

CLASS SIZE: Minimum 8 to proceed + Age 12 and above

EDUCATION

Resume & Job Applications

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERM 4

[13] REF: 64-ECV TUTOR: RODNEY BROWNE STARTS: Mon 24

th Oct – 17

th Nov

(Mon & Thu) TIME: 12.30 – 3.00 pm SESSIONS: 8, Twice Weekly COST: $80 ($65 conc.) A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD PACKAGES IS ESSENTIAL. Develop personal résumés and application letters for different Position Descriptions. Learn how to address key criteria & how to create a well-designed and readable document with a layout that provides stress-free modifications & inclusions. Be guided through a sample job web-search; an on-line presentation of applications; attaching final

documents to the application; saving files in easily accessible and identifiable formats.


Senior Friendly Seminars [14] REF: 63-ESS FACILITATOR: A RANGE OF EXPERTS IN EACH FIELD

MEETS: Mon – Date TBA TIME: 1.30pm – 3.30pm SESSIONS: Fortnightly COST: $3.00 each session A range of seminars targeted towards seniors will take place fortnightly on subjects including using computers, senior’s rights and decluttering. Suggestions for other topics are welcome.

Lego – Creative Play

[15] REF: 63-EKL TUTOR: SUE O’DWYER STARTS: Wed 20

th Jul – 7

th Sep

TIME: 4pm – 5pm SESSIONS: 8, Weekly COSTS: $64.00 A chance for children from 6 to 9 years to play, be creative and be challenged while building with Lego, in a supportive and co-operative environment with a qualified Primary Teacher.

CLASS SIZE: Maximum 8

After School Program [16] REF: 63-EAS TUTOR: DI JOHNSON STARTS: Thu 28

thJul – 1

stSept

TIME: 4:30pm – 5.30pm SESSIONS: 6, weekly COST: $60 Are you between the ages of 11 and 13 and would like some extra help with Maths and English? What about homework, or planning a timetable for study and projects? Then come and see us after school. We can help you, and you can have fun while we do it. Sessions are conducted by a qualified Primary School Teacher who is also qualified and registered as a TAFE Tutor in the Victorian VET Sector.


HEALTH & WELL BEING

Yoga [17] REF: 63-HYO TUTOR: SYLVIA MANOVSKI CLASS 1: Wed, 20

th Jul – 14

th Sep

MUST FILL BEFORE TUES (CLASS 2) ENROLMENTS COMMENCE)

CLASS 2: Tue 19th

Jul – 13th

Sep TIME: 7.00 – 8.00pm SESSIONS: 9, weekly COST: $110 Learn balance, serenity & flexibility.

CLASS SIZE: Min. 11 for each class to proceed – Max. 16 per class

Chinese Health Exercises [18] REF: 63-HCE TUTOR: PATRICIA KENT

STARTS: Tue 12th

Jul – 13th

Sep TIME: 9.00 – 10.00am SESSIONS: 9, weekly (NO SESSION 9TH AUG) COST: $103

Cultivate personal energy to promote healing powers & sense of well-being. Gentle exercises & meditation for all levels.


Tai Chi [19] REF: 63-HTC TUTOR: PATRICIA KENT STARTS: Thu 14

th Jul - 15

th Sep

TIME: 7.00 – 8.00pm SESSIONS: 10, weekly COST: $114 CLASS SIZE: Minimum 10 to proceed

Meditation Techniques [20] REF: 63--HFA TUTOR: LETICIA DORNELLES STARTS: Mon 25

th Jul – 5

th Sep

TIME: 6.30 – 7.20pm SESSIONS: 7, weekly COST: $66 Meditation is a valuable tool in this demanding and very stressful time. This class invites you to dive into the diverse myriad of meditation techniques to experience the benefits to body and mind.


Brazilian Cardio Fusion

[21] REF: 63-HBC TUTOR: LETICIA DORNELLES

STARTS: Mon 25th

Jul – 5th

Sep TIME: 7.30 – 8.30pm SESSIONS: 7, weekly COST: $88 Music, dance, capoeira (Brazilian martial arts), fitness and so much more. This class is a fusion of all the good things that Brazil can offer, transforming the need to be healthy and fit into a fun and unique experience. See also: www.facebook.com/braziliancardiofusion


Laughter Yoga Group [22] REF: 63-HLY LEADER: SUE FODOR

STARTS: Wed 3rd

Aug – 14th

Sep TIME: 7.00 – 8.30pm SESSIONS: 7, weekly COST: $10 donation per session Bring more fun and laughter into your life, come and join our laughter group. Laughter yoga exercises are beneficial for our wellbeing, more laughter equals more oxygen in our bodies and that mean better health. Our body, mind and spirit gain the same benefits whether the laughter we create is simulated or spontaneous. Nonetheless it soon turns into real and contagious laughter.

HIP HOP/ JAZZ - Dance Classes [23] REF: 63-HHJ TUTOR: KRISTINE SMITH STARTS: Tue 26

th Jul – 13

th Sep

TIME: 5.45 – 6.45pm SESSIONS: 8, weekly COST: $72 Specialising in Hip Hop/Jazz for Primary School Age.


Australian Hearing [24] REF: 63-HER STARTS: Mon 15

thAug

TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm SESSION: Single session

COST: FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:

Only fifteen minutes to check your hearing.

CPR -Refresher (HLTAID001)


[25] REF: 64-CPR STARTS: Fri 28

th Oct

TIME: 9.00am – 11.15am (CPR) SESSIONS: Single Session COST: $60.00 CPR refresher only EARLY BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:

Nationally recognised training. CPR Refresher is required every 12 months.


First Aid Level 2 (HLTAID003)


[26] REF: 64-FA2 STARTS: Fri 28

th Oct

TIME: 9.00am – 3:00pm (Level 2) SESSIONS: Single Session COST: $150.00pp EARLY BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:

Nationally recognised training. Learn the keys to sustaining life and coping in emergencies.


GROUPS

Men’s Group [27] REF: 60-GMG MEETS: Mon TIME: 9.00am – 2.00pm SESSIONS: Weekly COST: $2.00 Join this enthusiastic & active group and be there for its meeting at 10am followed by lunch. All fellas welcome!

Men’s Shed [28] REF: 60-GMS MEETS: Wed TIME: 9.00am – 2.00pm SESSIONS: Weekly COST: $2.00 Many projects are undertaken for fun & fundraising towards the fit-out and machinery for the New Shed. Currently the focus is on carpentry and comradeship.

Community Shed [29] REF: 63-SCS MEETS: Thu STARTS: 21

st Jul – 15

th Sep

SESSIONS: Weekly (during term) TIME: 9.00am – 12noon COST: Material costs plus $5.00: Community House

Members $7.50: Non-Members When the New Shed is completed the public is welcome to enrol to learn a selection of do-it-yourself woodwork skills from the experienced supervisors who volunteer at the Men’s Shed. We will notify the public when the Men have completed the installations and the signage is fitted to the machinery to comply with the OH&S Legislation.

Ballan Mothers Group [30] REF: 63-GBM MEETS: Wed (During Term) TIME: 10.30am - 12.30pm

SESSIONS: Weekly

Book Club Discussion [31] REF: 60-GBK MEETS: 4

th Mon of the month

TIME: 7.00 - 9.00 pm SESSIONS: Monthly COST: $47 per year includes $14

Library book fee Contact Community House office for more information and reading list.

Lego Group [32] REF: 63-GLE FACILITATOR:DANIEL EMMERSON STARTS: Thu 21

stJul

TIME: 7pm – 8pm SESSIONS: 3rd Thu of the month COST: $9 Families of 4 $5 Adults A group for lovers of Lego both young & old. Family orientated gatherings for parents & children. Share in the enthusiasm for Lego with other devotees, whether from long ago or recent

Model Railway Group [33] REF: 63-GRC CONTACT: BDCH FOR INFORMATION MEETS: 3

rd Fri of the month

TIME: 7.30 pm SESSIONS: Monthly Indulge your love of the iron horse! Enquiries: [email protected]

Garden Group [34] REF: 63-GGP MEETS: 2

nd & 4

th Fri of the month

(during term) TIME: 10.00am – 12noon SESSIONS: Twice Monthly COST: Meetings at House $2.20 EXCURSIONS: 4

th Fri – if fine weather

COST: Car pool $5.00 We exchange and share plants with each other, discuss helpful hints about gardening. Occasional Excursions to Open Gardens and nurseries

Rotary Club of Ballan & District MEETS: Thursdays TIME: 6.30 – 8 .00pm SESSIONS: Weekly

Historical Society MEETS: Last Wed each month “The Court House” 45-47 Steiglitz Street TIME: 8.00 pm SESSIONS: Monthly

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Please let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas for special interest groups, learning or creative endeavours that would be of interest to the public or you wish to set up as a self-help group, to learn more about a subject.

2016 TERM DATES

TERM 4: Spring 17th

Oct to 16th

Dec

COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENTS

Mister Ants & the Slapstick Circus CONTACT: “MR ANTS”

DATE: Thu 1st

Sep TIME: 4pm – 6pm COST: Individual: $7.00 Family of 4: $20.00 50 minutes of circus fun, packed full of slapstick comedy and physical theatre, this show will delight 3 – 8 year olds. Enquiries: 0409 956 594

The Arboretum Talks Series SESSION 1: SIGNIFICANT & HISTORIC

TREES SPEAKER: Anna Foley, National Trust DATE: Sat, 16

th July

TIME: 2-4pm SESSION 2: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT SETTING UP A TRUFFLE BUSINESS

SPEAKER Sue Daly, Truffle Treasures DATE: Sat, 20

th Aug

TIME: 2-4pm SESSION 3: THREE ROYAL BOTANIC

GARDENS WITH FOCUS ON TREES

SPEAKER Prof Tim Entwisle, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

DATE: Sat, 17th

Sep TIME: 2-4pm

COST: $5.00 per session. Tickets available at the door

Enquiries to Stephanie Day 0409 194 729

NEWS

AWARD Ballan & District Community House, winner of the Ballan District Chamber of Commerce Community Award chosen from 14 Not-For-Profit organisations in the category

BALLAN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE The Committee of Management of the Ballan and District Community House is pleased to announce that it has been charged with the responsibility of managing the Mechanics Institute Reserve by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. In their letter of appointment “DELWP has formed the view that the BDCH is a well-established body with a diverse representation that is well placed to manage this multipurpose community facility”. The House’s relationships with other community organisations and its commitment to shared community values and aspirations will ensure the strengthening and expansion of the services offered by this important community venue.

Payment to secure a place is required 7 days before the start date. We regret that no refunds or discounts are offered for missed classes. Contact the House just prior to the start date to confirm that the course is proceeding. Enrolments are non-transferable.

3 term - ballan...63-ceg tutor: rodney browne starts: mon 25 thjul – 18 aug (runs mon & thu)...

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