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Ai Chi

Ai Chi is the aquatic equivalent to land based Tai Chi. It is a w

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Wednesdays 7.00pm

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days 10.30am

Core Wellness

Core Wellness consists of specific

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Thursdays 9.30am

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Beat It

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TERM 3 Notes on course indicators: Adult Community & Further Edu-cation – Learn Local supported classes All course fees are inclusive of GST except where indicated by this symbol

Water Colour Painting Group

Contact: SYLVIA O’BRIEN Starts: Tue 18th Jul – 19th Sep Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Sessions: 10, weekly Cost: $95 Beginners Welcome. Bring your own water colour materials.

Calligraphy

Tutor: STEPHEN WRIGHT Starts: Wed 26th Jul – 20th Sep (No Class 30th Aug) Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm Sessions: 8, weekly Cost: $126 Continue an ancient craft and personalise your messages with beautiful scripts. Contact the office for equipment & materials list.

Class size: Minimum 6 to proceed

Drawing & Painting for Kids

Tutor: LYN PLUMMER Starts: Thu 10th Aug – 14th Sep Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm Sessions: 6, weekly Cost: $75 - 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

Tutor: MICK DAVSON Starts: Sat 5th Aug – 9thth Sep (19th Aug – Field work) Time: 9.00am – 12 Noon Sessions: 6 weekly Cost: $170 Take your camera off Auto to help unlock its potential. Explore the capability of your digital SLR.

Class size: Minimum 7 to proceed

Sewing Drop-In Group

Tutor: LYN ERWIN Starts: Mon 17th Jul Meets: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon of month during

Term Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Sessions: 17 &,31 Jul, 7 & 21 Aug, 4 & 18

Sep Cost: $2.20 per hour per person

Beginners Embroidery

Facilitator: MARGARET HEALEY Starts: Tue 25th Jul Time: 7.00 – 9.30pm Sessions: Fortnightly 25 Jul, 8 & 22 Aug, 5 & 19 Sep 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.

Speciality Quilts “Twisted Loops”

Contact: LYN ERWIN Starts: 28th Aug Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Sessions: Single Session Cost: $30 A modern quilt of twisted geometric loops. Make loops in individual colours or make it simple in two basic colours. Phone office for photo & materials

Speciality Quilts “Machine Quilting”

Contact: LYN ERWIN Starts: 11th Sep Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Sessions: Single Session Cost: $30 Learn the basics of machine quilting, both free-motion and with a walking foot..

Patchwork Practice Group

Starts: Thu 20th Jul Meets: 1st & 3rd Thu of the month Time: 12.30 – 3.00pm Sessions: 20 Jul, 3 & 17 Aug, 7 & 21 Sep Cost: $2.20 per hour per person Want to learn to quilt or just do it for fun. Bring your project and please drop into this friendly group for an enjoyable afternoon.

Life Drawing Club

Starts: Tue 25th Jul – 19th Sep Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm Sessions: 9, weekly Cost: $140 Observe, interpret & sketch the human form

Class size: Minimum 7 to proceed

PLEASE NOTE: IT HELP is available most Thursdays 11am – 12 noon during Community House terms. A responsible adult must accompany minors using the computer Lab for the duration of each session.

Practical Computing Skills – Computers for Beginners

Tutor: Di Johnson Starts: Tue 1st Aug – 19th Sep Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm Sessions: 8, weekly Cost: $80 ($55 conc.) 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 work files, as well as looking at Social Media, the Internet and Facebook

Class size: Minimum 5 to proceed Maximum 8

Volunteer Office Skills Training

Tutor: SUE O’DWYER Starts: By arrangement Time: Wed - 4 hours per 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) is 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

First Aid & CPR

Starts: Sat 19th Aug Sessions: Single Session

Course: First Aid (Level 2) (AV-FA) Time: 9.00am – 3:00pm Cost: FA $150

Course: CPR (AV-CP) Time: 9.00am – 1:00pm Cost: CPR $60

EARLY BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Nationally recognised training. CPR Refresher is required every 12 months.

Learn the keys to sustaining life and coping in emergencies

Class size: Minimum 8 to proceed

Lego – Creative Play

Tutor: SUE O’DWYER Starts: Wed 2nd Aug – 20th Sep Time: 4pm – 5pm Sessions: 8, Weekly Costs: $64 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. Lego materials supplied.

Class size: Maximum 8

Homework HELP

Tutor: DI JOHNSON Starts: Thu 3rd Jul – 7th Sep 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

Class size: Minimum 6 to proceed Maximum 8

Seminars: Relevant Topics explained Simply

Facilitator: A Range of Experts in each Field Starts: TBA – Refer to flyers when pub-

lished Meets: Mon Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Sessions: Fortnightly Cost: $3 each session A range of seminars available to all comers during Term. Please watch for flyers andFaceBook postings. On subjects such as using computers, senior’s rights and other topics. Suggestions for topics are welcome.

Astronomy

Tutor: ROBERT HOLMES Starts: Tue, 15th Aug – 5th Sep Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm Sessions: 4, weekly Cost: $140 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

Yoga - Morning

Tutor: Susie Verity Starts: Mon 24th July – 18th Sep (No Class 7th Aug) Time: 9.15am – 10.15am Sessions: 8, weekly Cost: $100 The Community House is pleased to announce that Hatha Yoga Tutor Susie Verity has joined our wide variety of offerings.. Find peace through a stronger, healthier body and a clearer, more balanced mind.

Class size: Minimum 7 to proceed

Yoga - Evening

Tutor: Susie Verity Starts: Mon 17th Jul – 18th Sep (No Class 7th Aug) Time: 7.00 – 8.00pm Sessions: 9, weekly Cost: $110 Study Hatha Yoga: Find your breath, align yourself physically and relax into a mind body connection that is uniquely yours. All levels welcome beginners to advanced.

Class size: Minimum 7 to proceed

Yoga - Evening

Tutor: Jan Alexander Starts: Thu, 27th Jul – 14th Sep Time: 7.00 – 8.00pm Sessions: 8, weekly Cost: $110 With Jan Alexander (Diploma of Yoga Training). Bring together the whole body. Yoga of the Head, Heart and Hands. A discipline, which is traditional yet adapted for the modern lifestyle.

Class size: Minimum 8 to proceed

Term 2 - 2018 Leticia Dornelles returns to Yoga, Guided Meditation & Chakra Journey

Chinese Health Exercises

Tutor: PATRICIA KENT Starts: Tue 18th Jul – 19th Sep Time: 9.00 – 10.00am Sessions: 10, weekly Cost: $125 Cultivate personal energy to promote healing powers & sense of well-being. Gentle exercises & meditation for all levels.

Class size: Minimum 6 to proceed

Tai Chi – Advanced

Tutor: PATRICK BONELLO Starts: Thu 20th Jul – 21st Sep Time: 7.00 – 8.00pm Sessions: 10, weekly Cost: $140 Minimum knowledge required – Yang 24 Form

Class size: Minimum 9 to proceed

Australian Hearing

Starts: Mon, 18th Sep Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Session: Single session Cost: FREE EARLY BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: PLEASE RING EARLY IN TERM 3 TO

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Only fifteen minutes to check your hearing.

Book Club Discussion

Starts: 24th Jul – 27th Nov Meets: 4 Mon of the month Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Sessions: Monthly Cost: $47 per year, includes $14 Library

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

Lego Club

Facilitator: SUE O’DWYER & LORINDA PENN Starts: Wed 19th Jul, 16th Aug, 20th Sep Meets: 3rd Wed of the month Time: 7pm – 8pm Sessions: Monthly (during term) 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

Garden Group

Starts: Fri 28th Jul Meets: 2nd & 4th Fri of the month Time: 10.00am – 12noon Sessions: Twice Monthly - 28th Jul, 11th &

25th Aug, 8th & 22nd Sep Cost: Meetings at House $2.20 Excursions: 4th 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

Mens Group Exercise Sessions

Meets: Mon Time: 9.15am – 9.45am Sessions: Weekly Held at the Senior Citizens’ Hall. This activity is run through the Ballan District Health & Care Community Health program. See over page for details.

Men’s Group

Meets: Mon Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm Sessions: Weekly (Jan – Dec) Cost: $2.00 Join this enthusiastic & active group. For those looking to find fitness and fun. The session starts off with a Men’s Exercise Group: 9.15-9.45am and then on to its meeting at 10am followed by lunch. All fellas welcome!

Men’s Shed

Meets: Wed Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm Sessions: Weekly (Jan - Dec) 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

OPENING TO THE PUBLIC SOON Starts: TBA Meets: Thu Time: 9.00am – 12noon Sessions: Weekly (during term) Cost: $5.00: House Members $7.50: Non-Members Plus, materials When the Shed’s new equipment is installed to safety standards, the public is welcome to enquire about learning a selection of simple, do-it-yourself woodwork skills when experienced volunteer supervisors from the Men’s Shed are available. The House will make an announcement when the Men have completed the installations. Please enquire on the Wednesday morning prior to Thursday morning session to discuss your project and to see if anybody will be available to supervise.

Violin for Primary School Children

Tutor: CARLA ARISMENDI KNOBEL Starts: Thu 20th Jul – 21st Sep Time: 4pm – 4.45pm Sessions: 10, Weekly Costs: $150 A chance for children 5 to 12 to learn the violin. You will need your own violin & music stand

Class size: Minimum 4 to proceed Maximum 5

MS Office Suite – Excel

Starts: Tue 31st Oct – 19th Dec Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm Sessions: 8, weekly Cost: $80 ($55 conc.) Learn to harness Excel’s power, using charts, formulas, layouts & more. Book Early.

Class size: Minimum 5 - Maximum 8

Hiking Group

Would you like to explore the walks around Ballan. Call us at the House for information.

Spanish Language for Primary Children

Tutor: CARLA ARISMENDI KNOBEL Starts: Wed, 18th Oct – 20th Dec (tentative – Day and dates) Time: 4pm – 4.45pm Sessions: 10, Weekly Cost: $120 Fun activities for Primary School Children while learning to speak and write Spanish.

Class size: Minimum 4 to proceed Maximum 5

Spanish Language for Adults

Tutor: CARLA ARISMENDI KNOBEL Starts: Mon, 30th Oct – 18th Dec Time: 7.00- 8.00pm – TBC (tentative – Day, dates & times) Sessions: 8, Weekly Cost: $120 Learn how to converse in Spanish. Learn the basics of the grammar and vocabulary.

Class size: Minimum 4 to proceed Maximum 5

Creative Writing

Tutor: CECILIA CLARK Starts: Wed, 25rd Oct – 29th Nov Time: 7.30-9.30 Sessions: 6, weekly Cost: $130 Join a Creative Writing course with Cecilia Clark, Writer & Illustrator.

Class size: Minimum 6 to proceed Maximum 20

Barista Course

Tutor: DEBORAH BURKE Venue: The Coffee School Bus – Rear

Community House - Carpark Starts: Thu 16th Nov (Tentative – Day and date) Time: 9am – 2.30pm Sessions: Single Session Costs: $190 Class size: Minimum 5 to proceed Maximum 10

Model Railway Group

Contact: BDCH FOR INFORMATION Meets: 3rd Fri of the month Time: 7.30 pm Sessions: Monthly Indulge your love of the iron horse! Enquiries: ballanmrg@yahoo.com.au

Rotary Club of Ballan & District

Meets: Thu Time: 6.30 – 8 .00pm Sessions: Weekly (throughout the year)

Sunny Music – Music and Movement for little children

Meets: Wed Time: 9.15am – 10am or 10.30 Cost: Call Sue 043 297 4201 to book Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Community House Term 3: 24 Jul to 22 Sep Term 4: 23 Oct to 22 Dec

Victorian Schools Term 3: 17 Jul to 22 Sep Term 4: 9 Oct to 22 Dec

Your Community Centre The improvements to the Mechanics’ Institute Reserve (MIR) Building have benefited by a substantial upgrade with a generous grant from the Moorabool Shire Council. This included new air con-ditioners to replace the many non-oper-ational units and the servicing of the others. The ambience has been greatly en-hanced by a new colour scheme and to-tal repaint for the Hall and all of the in-terior front section of the Building. The renovation has also been enriched by the new, full-glass sliding doors to the entrance. The safety strip on these doors was designed by Rodney Browne and it celebrates Ballan’s Arboretum Project and the vast collection of beau-tiful trees in the town. The Committee of Management were also pleased to collaborate with APM – Employment Consultant - Disability Em-ployment Services to further the im-provements. This saw the preparation and painting of the walls and floors of the new Art Gallery/Studio in addition to the Hall furniture storeroom, stage stairwell and hallway. The stage wings were also repaired and painted. Continuing these essential improve-ments have brought this very big pro-ject closer to completion. The Commu-nity Centre is enriched by a fresh, invit-ing ambiance. Ballan Community House is a Chamber of Commerce Award winning, Not-For-Profit Community Association.

Community House at Steptoes Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser – Grab a sau-sage for the benefit of Your Community Centre at Steptoes Saturday 15th July

Melbourne Cup comes to Ballan The Melbourne Cup will begin its tour around Australasia on July 1 visiting Ballan on Wednesday 11 October. The Ballan Jockey Club will provide the com-munity with the opportunity to come together and share the experience and the magic of the Melbourne Cup during its time here in Ballan. Further details will be released in coming months.