Courses and Activities Quarter 1, 2017

16th January - 31st March The Community House is closed on Public

Holidays.

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

For children aged 5-12 years All activities supervised by appropriately-qualified adults

All children must be signed-in and collected by a parent/carer Bookings must be completed before the activity begins

No refunds if child does not attend Children must bring their own food and drinks unless otherwise stated

Leongatha Community House receives support from South

Gippsland Shire Council and the Victorian Department of Health &

Human Services.

Visit our Facebook page for regular updates and information about new and upcoming events and activities at YOUR Community House.

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Details Dates Cost

Gardening in Containers Get dirty and have fun at the same time! Bring along your own containers to decorate and plant up with pretty flowers to take home and enjoy.

Thursday 19

th January

10:00am - 12:00noon

$10 per child

Arts & Crafts Activities Day A fun-filled day of music, arts & crafts activities, painting, paper-craft, and more! Lunch provided

Wednesday 25

th January

10:00am - 2:00pm

$15 per child

Puzzle Day Celebrate International Puzzle Day by joining us for lots of puzzle fun. Jigsaws, word puzzles, picture puzzles and more!

Friday 27

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1:00pm – 3:00pm

$5 per child

Star Weave Workshop (Part of the “One Million Stars to End Violence” project) Join Penny to weave beautiful ribbon stars that will be shown to the world at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018. Then make some more to take home!

Friday 27

th January

10:00am - 12:00noon

Gold coin donation

School Holiday Program 16th - 27th January

Details Dates Cost

Chainsaw Operations - Level 1 (AHCARB205A) This course will cover the essential aspects of chainsaw operation, relevant legislation, maintenance, health & safety, sharpening and practice. BYO chainsaw, safety equipment.

Saturday 18th February 9:00am – 3:00pm

$130

Traffic Management (RIIWHS302D) & Traffic Control (RIIWHS205D) For people wanting to work in the civil construction industry, local councils and Vic Roads. Please note: the traffic controller ticket must be re-sat every 3 years.

Saturday 18th March 9:00am – 3:00pm

$200

First Aid Level 1 (CPR) On payment students will receive a First Aid book, which will need to be studied prior to class. Please wear clothing suitable for practical activities. B.Y.O. a pillow or cushion to kneel on

Tuesday 21st February 5:00pm - 9:00pm

$70

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

Monday 6th March 5:00pm - 9:00pm

$95

Craft for a Cause Join our group of “crafty creators” and make fabulous items to wear or to decorate your home, or to donate to others, or to use for fund-raising - all connected to various special causes throughout the year. Begin on 24th January with a brainstorming session about the causes to support and a calendar of themes/topics to follow.

Tuesday every week (starting 24th January) 10:00am - 12:00noon

Gold coin donation

For the Love of Knives: Acrylic Painting for Beginners and Beyond (Paul Hendry) Want to try your hand at painting with acrylics? Perhaps you just want some extra tips? Discover the palette knife, and how it will change your approach to painting. Supply list provided at time of booking

Fridays (3rd Feb - 31st Mar) 9:00am – 1:30pm

$55

Marvellous Mandalas (Kim Probitts) Professional artist, Kim, will guide you to create beautiful patterns using colour and repeat designs to decorate your own wooden mandala. All materials and supplies provided.

Wednesday for 2 weeks (22nd Feb - 1st Mar) 6:30pm - 8:30pm

$44

LCH Knit & Crochet Group Join this friendly group, BYO lunch and your knitting or crochet project. All welcome!

1st Sunday every month (5th Feb; 5th Mar) 10:30am – 3:00pm

Gold coin donation

LCH Craft in Company Bring along your WIP’s (Works in Progress) or UFO’s (Un-Finished Objects) and finish them in good company over a cuppa. Share your successes, and/or learn some new skills. All welcome!

Thursday every week 10:00am – 12:00noon

Gold coin donation

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Courses and Activities

Term 1, 2017 16th January - 31st March

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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 people who create paintings or drawings and benefit from the exchange of techniques and ideas. BYO paints and equipment

Tuesday every week 10:00am – 12:00pm

$5 per session

Scrapbooking (Jan Stirling) Share your precious photos in unique and creative ways, and discover the joy of scrapbooking with our talented tutor. Learn the basics of scrapbooking, including tools and techniques, design principles, and more. In each session, you will make 1 layout, and 1 greeting card - all materials provided! For beginners, all tools are supplied. For those who have them, feel free to bring along your own tools.

Wednesday every week (starting 8th February) 1:00pm – 3:00pm

$10 per session

Advanced Basket-making with Natural Fibres (Pat Dale) The basket-maker with some experience will gain new skills in this 2-day workshop. For details of the project and a materials list, please contact the tutor, Pat Dale, on 5662 2029

Saturday & Sunday 1st - 2nd April Times to be advised

$165

By Hook or By Crook: Crochet is back! (Shahni Hance) Learn the basic skills of crochet and how to read patterns so that you too can enjoy this relaxing craft. Some materials provided.

Supply list provided at time of booking

Wednesday for 5 weeks 22nd Feb - 22nd Mar 7:00pm - 9:00pm

$75

Mosaics for Beginners (Susanne Naudi) Learn how to cut and place tiles, and come away with a completed project. Some materials and all equipment provided; ask for a supply list when you make your booking! Supply list provided at time of booking Bookings Essential: only 4 places available

Tuesday 28th February 9:30am – 3:00pm

$55

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 7th Feb — 14th March 7.00pm - 9.00pm

$85

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 Scrabble for Fun Enjoy a relaxed game with lots of laughs. BYO board, if you have one

Tuesday every week 10:30am – 12:30pm

Gold coin donation

LCH Solo Card Group Come along and learn how to play this interesting and fun card game.

Monday AND Friday every week 1:00pm – 4.30pm

Gold coin donation

Introducción al español: Introduction to Spanish (Violetta Anton) Learn the basics of Spanish, perfect for those who want to visit Spain, or have friends or relatives who speak Spanish. This class may continue if there is sufficient interest.

Monday for 6 weeks (23rd Jan - 27th Feb) 5:30pm - 6:30pm

$66

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Hot off the Press: Paper-makers Club Transform waste paper into amazing handmade paper, then use it to make exciting fun creations - paper beads, book covers, photo frames, and more! Afternoon tea, and all supplies included

For children aged 6 -10 years

Note: parental/guardian approval required

Tuesdays during school term (7th Feb - 28th Mar) 4:00pm—5:00pm

$5 per child per session

Crafting with Kim Professional artist, Kim Probitts, will help you complete 4 fun projects!

Make a dream-catcher

decorate a picture-frame with found objects

“tie-dye” a wall hanging

create an upcycled sign. All supplies included. For children aged 8 - 12 years Note: parental/guardian approval required

Saturdays 9:00am - 11:00am

11th February

25th

February

11th March

25th March

$11 per child per session

Getting started with online shopping (Alan Forbes) Learn the safe way to shop online or pay bills online. Keep your credit card information and passwords safe, avoid soliciting emails from retailers, and search securely for what you want. Bookings Essential: only 5 places available

Tuesdays for 2 weeks (14th & 21st March) 9:30am - 12:30pm

$33

Photography with Mobile Phones (Sarah Tesch)

SmartPhone Photography: tips & tricks for getting 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 location, advanced editing tips, videos, and more.

BYO SmartPhone

Wednesdays

15th February

1st March

15th March

10:00am - 12:00noon

$33

What IS a computer, anyway?! (Alan Forbes) This course will help you understand, in plain language, what a computer does and how it works. You will learn about the types of computers available, the difference between “hardware” and “software”, and how to set up your own computer. Find out more about Windows 10, apps, the cloud, and a whole lot more! For Windows-based computers only.

Tuesdays for 4 weeks (14th Feb to 7th Mar) 9:30am – 12:30pm

$88

Know your iPad (Alan Forbes) Find your way around you iPad, and learn to use your device with confidence.

Tuesdays for 2 weeks (14th and 21st February) 1:30pm - 3:30pm

$33

Know your Android Tablet (Alan Forbes) Find your way around android Tablet, and learn to use your device with confidence!

Tuesdays for 2 weeks (7th and 14th March) 1:30pm - 3:30pm

$33

Family History: Getting the most from Trove (South Gippsland Genealogical Society) While Trove is famous for its newspaper collection, there’s much more to discover in its vast collection. Find out how to search the collections to get the best outcomes. Bookings Essential: only 4 places available

Thursday 9th March 5:00pm - 7:00pm

$11

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Wednesday Walkers (LCH Walking Group) Enjoy walks around the town (and beyond) in good company. Get fit while having fun and seeing new views of your town. Leave from the Community House.

Wednesday every week 9:00am (for approx. 1 hr)

Free

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

Women who Thrive Support Group For women who have lived through violence, for women who want to not just “survive” but thrive - this group is for you! In safe company, discover the ways that our shared stories can be the springboard to fulfilling and joy-filled lives.

Monday every week (starting 6th February) 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Gold coin donation

Sustainability on a Shoestring: Reduce, repair, reuse, recycle (Tammy Logan) Do you want to run your household with less waste and less cost? Not quite sure how or where to start? Join us as we work out simple and money-saving ways to put the 4R’s into practice in our homes. The series will continue indefinitely if there is sufficient interest!

Fridays for 4 sessions (3rd and 17th February; and 3rd and 17th March) 10:00am - 12:00pm

$5 per session

Bizzy Bees Gardeners Learn how to transform a boring lawn into the garden that you want. Be part of this hands-on, action-filled group and explore the exciting no-dig, low-maintenance world of permaculture gardening. Dates and times for follow-up sessions will be decided at the first session.

Saturday 4th February 9:00am

$5 per session

Wills and Powers of Attorney (Ian Symonds & Associates) Join Solicitor Adele Anthony to discover all you need to know about making a will and assigning Powers of Attorney.

This is a free session made possible by the generous sponsorship of Ian Symonds and Associates.

Tuesday 14th February 9:30am - 10.30am

FREE

Conveyancing Do’s and Don’t’s Discover all you need to know about conveyancing in Victoria through all stages of your property transactions. This is a free session made possible by the generous sponsorship of Ian Symonds and Associates

Tuesday 14th March 9:30am - 10.30am

FREE

We hope to provide a varied and interesting range of

program activities to our community. We need to hear

from you about what you’d like to participate in, and

whether evening classes would be useful for you.

We’re currently calling for expressions of interest in the

following:

calligraphy

spinning yarn

smash-books/junk journals

making a budget and sticking to it - financial literacy

car maintenance for women

Of course, if you have other ideas, or would like to

organize an activity yourself, please contact the

Coordinator.

Special Events Some fun and interesting events are on the

calendar for your Community House in 2017. Mark the date in your own diary so you don’t miss

out!

February 22 Afternoon Teal - a special afternoon tea to wind up Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month March 5 Clean-Up Australia Day - we’ll be looking for volunteers and members to take part in a “clean-up the House” working bee! March 27 “Welcome to Leongatha” morning tea for newcomers to this beautiful part of the world.

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The Leongatha Community House Jigsaw Library

has a great selection of jigsaws suitable for beginners to more

experienced puzzlers. It’s a great way to entertain family over the summer holidays!

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’d love to hear from you!

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

1. Classes always require minimum enrolments to proceed. Classes may be cancelled if minimum

numbers of students are not reached. 2. 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.

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

4. Payment plans are available for all classes, please speak with the co-ordinator when booking.

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

6. 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.

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

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

How to find us!

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OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE AT LEONGATHA COMMUNITY HOUSE

Photocopying, faxing and laminating 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. ROOM HIRE AT LEONGATHA COMMUNITY

HOUSE 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

Leongatha Community House receives support from South

Gippsland Shire Council and the Victorian Department of Health &

Human Services.

USER GROUPS

Fibre Group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month at 10:00am 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 Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Community House, for information or meeting details, please call 9525 2833. 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

Leongatha Community House Inc is a proud member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association. You can be assured that your Community House meets all required standards of operation. To find out more, please call or drop in to the House during open hours.

Remember

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.