5662 3962 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha 3953

Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Email: office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Website: www.leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/leongathach/

Registered No A1136 L

ABN: 48 180 414 316

Courses and Activities

Quarter 4, 2017

1 October - 31 December

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Welcome! A really wonderful part of my role here at the Community House is to greet and welcome all the people who visit the House. Every day, there is a stream of famil-iar faces, and a trickle of new faces, all of them looking for a safe and friendly ex-perience and a sense of belonging. One special way we do that is our “Welcome to Leongatha” morning tea (more de-tails inside). New residents (and anyone who wants to say “hello”, really!) are invit-ed to come along, meet friendly faces and discover lots of information about the community you’ve moved into. Our program of activities also offers a range of ways for people to participate, from joining us for a friendly social chat at our Coffee Club mornings, to engaging with other people in a range of hobby and leisure activities, through to enrolling in more formal accredited training courses. And of course, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities as well! I’m privileged to be part of an or-ganisation that offers all of this, so please stop in and say “hello”; I’d love to meet you. Eunice Donovan Coordinator

PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

1. Fees may be paid by cash, cheque or direct debit. Direct Debit details are Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633-000 Account: 107 338 337. Please include your name and course name in the

reference section.

2. Fees include GST and are to be paid 1 week prior to commencement of class.

3. Payment plans are available for all classes; please speak with the co-ordinator when

booking.

4. A full refund will be given if a class is cancelled by the Leongatha Community House.

5. If a student withdraws more than 5 workings days prior to a class commencing, a refund

will be given. An administration fee may be charged.

6. No refund will be given if a student withdraws less than 4 working days before a class

commences.

7. No refund will be given if a student withdraws from a class once it has commenced.

Wanted - Tutors

Do you have a skill you would like to share as a volunteer tutor or as a

paid sessional tutor?

Give us a call, or drop in to the office, to talk about running a course or

workshop.

We hope to provide a varied and interesting range of program activities to our com-

munity. We need to hear from you about what you’d like to participate in, and what

classes would be useful for you.

We’re currently calling for expressions of interest in the following:

calligraphy

lead-lighting

circle dancing

Of course, if you have other ideas, or would like to organize an activity yourself,

please contact the Coordinator.

program information

We are proud to be the chosen “home” for the following groups that meet at the

Community House. Additional or new groups are always welcome.

Phone to make a booking.

Fibre Group meets on the 4th Sunday at 10:30am

Leongatha Al-Anon meets weekly on Mondays at 4.00pm

Leongatha Arts & Crafts Society meets on the 4th Thursday at 10:00am.

Leongatha Horticultural Society meets on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm.

Leongatha Probus Knit & Natter meets on the 1st Monday at 10:00am

Leongatha Stamp Club meets on the 4th Monday at 1.00pm

South Gippsland Labor Branch meets on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm

South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club meets on the 4th Thursday of

every 2nd month at 8:00pm.

T.O.P.I.C (Take Off Pounds In Company) meets weekly on Thursdays at

12:30pm

Woorayl Probus Knit & Natter meets on the 3rd Monday at 10:00am

Woorayl CERC meets on the 3rd Monday of every second month at 10.00am

user groups

Leongatha Community House is proud to be a drop-

off point for donations to Gippsland Farmer Relief.

All donations of non-perishable foodstuffs, hygiene

products, and/or cleaning products are gratefully

accepted.

Note: Accredited training courses will only go ahead when there are

sufficient enrolments.

accredited training general information

The Leongatha Community House

Jigsaw Library

has a great selection of jigsaws suitable for beginners to more experienced puzzlers. Expand your skills with our extensive

range, and have fun at the same time.

Creative Library

contains books, magazines, and patterns for a wide variety of creative activities including painting, knitting, crochet, beadwork,

papercraft, embroidery, sewing, and much more.

Rental periods up to 2 weeks

Rental cost: gold coin donation

Leongatha Community

House receives support

from South Gippsland

Shire Council and the

Victorian Department of

Health & Human Ser-

vices.

Leongatha Community House Inc is a proud mem-

ber of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and the

Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres

Association. You can be assured that your Com-

munity House meets all required standards of op-

eration.

To find out more, please call or drop in to the

House during open hours.

Details Dates Cost

First Aid Level 2 HLTAID003

This Nationally-Accredited course is valid for 3

years when CPR needs to be updated annually.

RTO: Australian Safe-T Training #21852

Minimum of 6 participants needed

Saturday

11th November

9.00am - 3.00pm

$170

$70 for

CPR Up-

date

Food Safety Level 1

Designed for those who handle and/or sell food

whether in Health & Community Services, Food

Processing or the

Hospitality Industry. Modules are:

SITXFSA101 Follow Workplace Hygiene

Practices

FDFFS1001A Follow Work Procedures to

Maintain Food Safety

HLTFS207C Follow Basic Food Safety

Practices

RTO: CFT International #21120

Minimum of 8 participants needed

Monday

20th November

9.30am - 1.30pm

$95

Responsible Service of Alcohol SIT HFAB009A

All persons who serve alcohol inVictoria need

this certificate which is approved by the Director

of Liquor Licensing Victoria.

RTO: CFT International #21120

Minimum of 8 participants needed

Monday

20th November

2.00pm - 6.00pm

$80

special events

Details Dates Cost

Acrylic Painting for Beginners and Beyond

(Paul Hendry)

Want to try your hand at painting with acrylics?

Perhaps you just want some extra tips? Discov-

er the fun of painting with acrylics in our friendly

group.

Friday every week

10:00am – 12:00noon

$5

LCH Craft in Company

Bring along your WIP’s (Works in Progress) or

UFO’s (Un-Finished Objects) and progress them

in good company over a cuppa. Share your

successes, and/or learn some new skills.

Thursday every week

10:00am – 12:00noon

Gold coin

donation

Basic Clothing Repairs (Linda James)

Learn to make simple repairs that will save you

money and reduce what you throw into landfill.

Replace a zip, mend a buttonhole, take up a

hem - easy skills that will make a big difference.

BYO sewing machine if you have one; bring

your pile of mending and any supplies you have.

Friday

17th November

9.30am - 12.30pm

$5

Scrapbooking Crops (Jan Stirling)

Get together for a day of scrappy fun! BYO

lunch and snacks; tea/coffee provided

(Card-makers also welcome!)

Saturday

28th October

25th November

9:00am - 5:00pm

$10 entry

Sewing & Patchworking Group

Gather with others to design, sew, and finish off

your projects. Share ideas and motivation with

others and make new friends too. Beginners

welcome!

Machines and supplies available for beginners.

Tuesday every week

(except public holidays)

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Gold coin

donation

arts and crafts

Clothesline Project

16th - 20th October

9.00am - 3.30pm

FREE

Display of items and information in recognition of women affected by vio-

lence, on view all week. This project runs in collaboration with Gippsland

Community Legal Service.

LCH Christmas Market

Thursday 30th November

4.00pm - 7.00pm

Our quarterly Market is an opportunity to showcase the skills and creativity

of al those who use the Community House. Come along, pick up a gift or

two, and be inspired by what you see!

16 Days of Activism to eliminate violence against women

25th November - 10th December

The 16 Days is an opportunity to engage and educate the wider community

about the link between family violence and gender inequality. Gender

equality increases women’s safety and wellbeing by encouraging a society

based on respect and non–violence.

The House will be decorated in orange and there will be lots of information

available to build understanding and awareness. We look forward to your

participation!

Details Dates Cost

Drawing & Painting Group (Pat Dale)

Do you try to draw or paint at home, but never find

the time? Join a friendly group of like-minded peo-

ple who create paintings or drawings and benefit

from the exchange of techniques and ideas.

BYO paints and equipment

Tuesday every week

(except school holidays

and public holidays)

10:00am – 12:00pm

$5

Scrapbooking Group

Show your precious photos in unique and creative

ways; come along and join other scrapbookers for

a fun afternoon.

Wednesday every week

(except school holidays)

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Gold coin

donation

LCH Knit & Crochet Group

Join this friendly group, BYO lunch and your knit-

ting or crochet project.

1st Sunday of every

month (except January)

10:30am – 3:00pm

Gold coin

donation

Cold Process Soap-Making Workshop (Lisa

Leverington)

Join Lisa to make your own cold process soap.

Use natural products (Palm Oil FREE) and learn

the steps to creating beautiful handmade soaps.

Price includes supplies to make 1/2kg of soap.

Wednesday

25th October

1.00pm - 4.00pm

$55

arts and crafts dates to remember

Important dates for your diary!

2017

October 8 - 15 South Gippsland Seniors Week

October 16 - 22 International Week without Violence

Clothesline Project displays

October 23 - 27 Leongatha Community House annual participants survey

November 7 Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

November 10 - 11 Leongatha Rose Spectacular

November 25 - December 10 Orange the World: United Nations “16 Days of

Activism to eliminate violence against women”

December 22 End of school term

Leongatha Community House closes for 4 weeks

2018

January 22 Leongatha Community House re-opens

January 26 Australia Day Public Holiday

January 30 Start of school term

March 12 Labour Day Public Holiday

March 29 End of school term

Please note that, while most of our groups continue to meet during school

holidays and even on public holidays, some do not. Please contact the

House to check, if you’re at all uncertain about whether a group is meeting

or not.

Details Dates Cost

Legal Information Sessions

This series of free information sessions is made pos-

sible by the generous sponsorship of Ian Symonds

and Associates.

Topics covered include:

Wills and Powers of Attorney

Advance Care Planning

Conveyancing

Retirement/aged care accommodation

2nd Tuesday every

month

10th October

14th November

12th December

9:30am - 10.30am

FREE

Ageing with Attitude: a Seniors Festival event

Leongatha Community House understands that

“older” doesn’t mean “dull”.

So, as Seniors Week in South Gippsland comes to a

close, we invite your ideas and suggestions for the

future.

What activities interest you? What gets you fired

up? What worries you?

How do you want to enjoy your time away from paid

work or family commitments?

What would you change if you could?

How can Leongatha Community House better sup-

port your interests?

Join us for an interesting conversation and enjoy

morning tea as well.

Friday

13th October

10.00am - 12.30pm

FREE

Please

RSVP for

catering

purposes

legal and life matters

Details Dates Cost

Photography with Mobile Phones (Sarah Oxley)

SmartPhone Photography: tips & tricks for get-

ting the best from your SmartPhone camera

Instagram for Beginners: learn about Instagram,

how to upload photos, how to share photos, etc.

Instagram for Advanced Users: tag your loca-

tion, advanced editing tips, videos, and more.

BYO SmartPhone

Thursdays for 3 weeks

2nd November

9th November

23rd November

4.30pm - 6.30pm

$33

Know your iPad/Android tablet (Sarah Oxley)

Find your way around your tablet, and learn to use

your device with confidence.

Saturday

14th October

OR

11th November

9.00am - 12:00noon

$33

computers & technology

Details

Dates Cost

Build a Basic Tool-kit

For women who are newly-widowed, newly-divorced,

or stubbornly single, learn which hand and power

tools you really need, and how to use them, to deal

with common home maintenance tasks and minor

repairs.

Sample tools provided, to learn with. You will also

discover tips and tricks for purchasing your own tools.

Details not finalised at time of

printing; contact the House for full

information

just for fun

Details Dates Cost

50+ Yoga (Annabelle van Tongeren)

A gentle one-hour class encouraging strength, bal-

ance and relaxation. Suitable for all levels.

Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes.

Monday every week

(except school and

public holidays)

10.30am - 11.30am

$15

$12 conc

WonderWomen Support Group

Peer support for women survivors of domestic vio-

lence. Recognise the strength within, and embrace

your inner “wonder woman”.

The group is supported by an experienced domestic

violence counsellor.

Thursday every week

(except 3rd Thursday

of the month)

10.30am - 12.30pm

Gold coin

donation

Leongatha Pain Support Group

You no longer have to suffer chronic pain alone.

Learn more about managing chronic pain, share your

experiences and knowledge with others, and improve

your quality of life.

Leongatha Pain Support Group is supported by the

Australian Pain Management Association

Wednesday every

week

10:00am - 12:00noon

Gold coin

donation

LCH Walking Group

Enjoy walks around the town (and beyond) in good

company. Enjoy some fresh air and see new views of

your town. Leave from the Community House.

Wednesday every

week

9:00am (for approx. 1

hr)

Free

Tai Chi for Health (Tania Bird)

Experience for yourself the life-changing benefits of Tai Chi! This program is safe, effective and easy to learn, and suitable for men and women of all ages. Wear loose clothing and flat shoes.

Tuesday every week

Beginners:

9.30am - 10.30am

Advanced:

10.30am - 11.30am

$5 per

session

health hobbies and skills

Details

Details

Dates Cost

Coffee Club

Start your week well with good company, gentle con-

versation, and a hot cuppa. What could be better?

4th Monday of every

month

10.00am - 12.00noon

FREE

Welcome to Leongatha Morning Tea New to Leongatha? WELCOME! Come and share a

cuppa with us, and let us tell you more about this

beautiful area you now call “home”. Grab a free infor-

mation kit and chat with some locals. We’d love to

meet you!

Monday

30th October

10.00am - 12.00noon

FREE

Details Dates Cost

NDIS Peer Support Group

Are you unsure about the NDIS and how it may

change your life? Are you looking for support from

your peers to work through the maze?

Find your voice. Get confident.

Join other people who live with disability and their

loved ones to navigate the new NDIS systems.

Wednesday every

week

10.00am - 12.00noon

Gold coin

donation

health

Details Dates Cost

Photography for Beginners (Roy Fisher)

Learn the tricks of the trade from a former professional

photographer in a fun and relaxing class. You’ll be

amazed how much more enjoyable your photography

will become.

BYO Camera

Tuesday for 6

weeks

(31st October

then

14th November to

12th December)

7.00pm - 9.00pm

$90

LCH 500 Card Group

Whether you’re new to the game, or you’ve played

before, come along and enjoy the intricacies of 500.

Friday every week

10:00am –

12:00pm

Gold coin

donation

LCH Solo Card Group

Come along and learn how to play this interesting and

fun card game.

Monday AND Fri-

day every week

1:00pm – 4.30pm

Gold coin

donation

Photography Club

Do you own a DSLR camera and have an interest in

photography? Do you want to learn all aspects of pho-

tography? Do you have photography knowledge you

could share with beginners?

Come along to our monthly meetings to share in all

things photography!

3rd Tuesday of

every month

17th October

21st November

19th December

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Gold coin

donation

LCH Scrabble Group

Challenge yourself to stretch your vocabulary, and en-

joy lots of laughs, with a relaxed game or two.

BYO board, if you have one

Tuesday every

week

10.30am -

12.30pm

Gold coin

donation

hobbies and skills

ROOM HIRE

Rooms are available for hire day

or evening. Community (not-for-

profits) or business rates will

apply.

Seven (7) days cancellation

notice for a room booking is

required for a refund.

To book a room please contact

the House on 5662 3962 or drop

in to 16 Bruce Street.

OTHER SERVICES

AVAILABLE

Photocopying, faxing and lami-

nating services, public access to

computers, internet and Wi-Fi

are all available for small fees.

To use these services please

contact the House on 56623962

or drop in to 16 Bruce Street to

make a booking.