The Meredith Community Centre aims to provide a range of educational, social and recreational activities to suit a range of tastes and interests. While all effort is made to proceed with advertised activities it is sometimes not possible if enrolments do not generate the funds required to cover the costs of tutors and room hire.
PRIVACY
VISION STATEMENT
This organization respects your right to information privacy. Information collected is held in accordance with the Privacy Laws. Please contact the House if you would like any further information on privacy.
The Meredith Community Centre, aspires to meet the needs of the Meredith and district community by the provision of a wide range of educational, health, social and recreational services that foster a sense of community
MEREDITH COMMUNITY CENTRE, INC. SUMMER PROGRAM ~ 2012 www.meredithcc.com.au
MEMBERSHIP Support the Centre by becoming a member. Membership is available to all interested members of the Community. The annual fee is $5.00 and membership forms can be collected from the Community Centre
COMPUTER CLASSES
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The Meredith Community Centre Inc. acknowledges the support of Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Department of Human Services. All classes supported are in line
with the Ministerial Fees and Charges Policy. Additional fees are Course amenity fees.
We welcome and encourage people of all abilities within our region to participate in the classes and activities offered at the Community Centre. We encourage all those who wish to share their knowledge, interests and hobbies to become tutors at the Centre. Access available
SERVICES
BOOK LIBRARY: Members are welcome to borrow and swap books and magazines from the library. PARENT RESOURCE LIBRARY: Resources to borrow on various parenting topics. INTERNETINTERNET-COMPUTER Internet and computers available for public use on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only when qualified staff are in attendance. $2.00 per hour plus a printing charge. COLOR PHOTOCOPYING & FAX: Services are available during office hours. LAMINATING: This service is available for sizes A3 and A4.
We look forward to seeing you at the Meredith Community Centre, Inc.
mch@netconnect.com.au
*COMPUTER BASICS Tutor: Kayleen Martin Date: Mon. - 6 weeks Feb 13th–Mar 26th Time: 9:30-12pm Cost: $55
A great class to take the fear & mystery out of learning basic computer skills. Become confident and comfortable using a computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. *FLEXI COMPUTERS Tutor: Kayleen Martin Date: Mon.—6 weeks Feb 13th–Mar 26th Time: 12.30-3.00pm Cost: $55 .This class is for advanced students
who are looking to build & expand skills in a flexible learning environment. CAMERA TO COMPUTER Tutor: Joan Coker Date: Sat. Mar. 17th Time: 9.30—12pm Cost: $25 This class is for those who want to learn options and techniques for editing, organising and printing their photos and/ or produce digital stories with free downloadable programmes.
TRAINING COURSES RSA
(RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL)
Tutor: David Hall Dates: Sat. March 24th Time: 9.30-1.30pm Cost: $70 This practical certificate course fulfils workplace requirements of those in the industry / sporting clubs or volunteers. INTRO TO HAIR DRESSING
Tutor: Dates:
Robin King Thur Feb. 16th– Mar. 22nd 6-9pm $125 for 6 weeks
Time: Cost: Venue: Bannockburn Family Service Centre This course covers braiding, straightening, cuts, layering, even colours and foils. This is can be a pathway for study or employment in hairdressing. CPR —REFRESHER Tutor: Acute Health Date: Wed. Feb. 8th Time: 11:30-1:30pm Cost: $65 This certificate class satisfies workplace requirements as well as ensures currency of First Aid Level 2 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES /ACTIVITIES
4 Russell St. Meredith Vic. 3352 Ph. 52861348 Fax 52861563 “Working for our community”
Serving Meredith and District Communities
International Women’s Day Celebrations!! Date: March 8th Time: 7-9pm Venue: Community Centre Cost: Gold coin donation to charity Displays, guest speakers, great supper and company and lots of fun!
COURSES AT A GLANCE... February Tue. 7th -Tai Chi Wed. 8th-CPR refresher Fri. 10th -Creative Painting– Folkart Fri 10th- Circuit Training wPizzazz Fri. 10th– Pilates Mon.13th Yoga Mon. 13th– Basic/Flexi Computers Tue. 14th-Computers by night Thur.16th– Intro to Hair Dressing Tue. 28th-card making March Wed. 7th-Thai cooking Wed. 7th-Basic mechanics Thur. 8th-Making kids clothes International Women’s Day Thur. 15th– Making kids clothes Sat. 17th-Camera to computer Sat. 17th-Jewellery making Sun. 18th– Feta x 2 , yoghurt Sun. 25th– Blue cheese, sour cream Thur. 22nd– Flexi patch
ART AND CRAFT DRAWING/PEN AND INK WASH
2 SESSION WORKSHOP WORKSHOP Tutor: Trudy Nicholson Date: Sat Feb 25/March 24 Time: 9:30-12:00pm Cost: $ 60 incl materials This workshop is for those wanting to try or improve their techniques drawing or pen and ink wash.
PAPERCRAFT CARDS —TEABAG FOLDING AND QUILLING
Tutor: Dates:
Cathie Boer Tue. Feb. 28th 7-9pm or Tue. Mar.13th 10-12pm Cost: $15 Let Cathie show you the art of teabag folding and quilling that can be used on cards and other craft projects.
PAINTING TUTORINGTUTORING-2 sessions
THAI COOKING
Tutor: Lek Date: Wed. Mar. 7 Time: 7-9.30pm Cost: $20 Learn to make authentic Thai dishes that are easy and delicious!
Fabulous Fabrics Workshop Tutor: Karen Reardon Date: Sat. March 3rd Time: 12:30-4:30pm Cost: $50 includes materials The class focuses on using simple fabric painting and other techniques to give new life to clothes in your wardrobe. A great way to way to recycle! MAKING KIDS CLOTHES 2 week course Tutor: Lyn Erwin Date: Wed. Mar 8th/15th Time: 10—2pm Cost: $60 Collect mat list
This is an intro class in making a variety of childrens clothing. This class caters for all sewing levels. CREATIVE PAINTING— PAINTING—FOLK ART
Tutor: Joy Smith Date Fri. Feb 10th-Mar 30th Time: 9.30-11:30am Cost: $10 per class Have fun and learn to use acrylic paints for painting pictures and decorating a variety of items. These can make great gifts for family/friends. JEWELLERY MAKING Tutor: Joan Coker Date: Sat. Mar. 17th Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: $35 incl materials Learn to make your own jewellery to use as gifts or for yourself to accent your own fashion wardrobe!
Tutor: Charlene Bancroft Dates: Sun. Mar. 18th Time: 10-4pm Cost: $105 Come along and learn to make yoghurt and two types of fetta in this one day class. Fun and practical! This class is back due to popular demand!!
HOBBIES
Tutor: Dates:
Trudy Nicholson Sat Feb. 25th Sat. Mar 24th Time: 12:30-3:00pm Cost: $25 per session Trudy will be available to assist art students with their works or assist in getting started on various art projects in various mediums. All levels catered for.
CHEESE MAKING– MAKING– FETA / YOGHURT
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CAKE DECORATING— —2 WEEKS DECORATING
VICTORIA MARKET Date: Thur. Feb 23rd Time: 8.30-5pm Cost: $25 BYO Lunch Enjoy a day shopping at this great location sure to provide you with some great bargains.
CHEESE MAKINGMAKINGBLUE CHEESE & SOUR CREAM
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Tutor: Charlene Bancroft Dates: Sun. Mar. 25th Time: 10-3pm Cost: $105 Come along and make another one of Charlene’s wonderful cheeses. Learn to make blue cheese and sour cream. This follows on from our other popular cheese making classes
YOGA BASICS
Tutor: Alanna Steele Date: Thurs. Mar 15th/22nd Time: 11:00-2:30pm Cost: $30 incl materials Let Alanna show you the techniques in easy cake decorating that wil come in handy for many occasions especially children’s birthdays! BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE Tutor: Joel Aitken Date: Wed. Mar 7th Time: 7-9pm Cost: $10 Keep your car safe and sound by learning the essentials in car maintenance. Knowing what to look for can prevent future car breakdowns and expensive repairs GET THAT JOB! Tutor: Donna Murrell Date: Thur. Mar. 1 - 8th (2 weeks) Time: 9:30-12:30 Cost: $25 Donna will teach you the basics in organizing your resume, covering letter for job applications as well as the skills in addressing key selection criteria. IINTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tutor: Tom Kelly Dates: Tue. Feb 28th Time: 7- 8.30pm Cost: $20 This class assists you in understanding your digital camera and its settings so you can take the best photos possible for many popular photo projects.
BANNOCKBURN CLASSES
COMPUTERS BY NIGHT Tutor: Kayleen Martin Date: Tue.– 6 weeks Feb. 14th-Mar. 20th Time: 7—9.30pm Cost: $55 Venue: Bannockburn Family Service Centre
This is a beginner’s class that covers basic applications for work and recreational use. A great class to take the fear & mystery out learning INTRO TO HAIRDRESSING Info in Training Course section FLEXI PATCHPATCH-QUICK QUILTS Tutor: Lyn Erwin Date: Thurs. Mar. 22nd Time: 10-3pm Cost: $35 Collect mat. Venue: Bannockburn TBA Choose from a variety of quick quilt patterns and see how easy it is to get hooked on Patchwork! Great for all skills and levels. INTRO TO SCRAPBOOKING Tutor: Desma Blow Date: Mar . 8th Time: 7-9pm Cost: $25 incl. materials Venue: Bannockburn TBA Let Desma show you how to be creative in preserving those special photo memories. Learn various techniques and how to use various tools to enhance your finished projects!
MISC.
BUS TRIPS
Tutor: Jo Tasic Dates: Mon Feb.13th-Mar. 26th Time: 7:30-8:45pm Cost: $75 for 6 weeks Jo will take you through the various Yoga movements that are beneficial for your physical, mental and emotional well being. PILATES Tutor: Katrina Hanan Date: Fri. Feb. 10th-Mar. 30th Time: 3-4pm Cost: $ 80 for 8 weeks Be part of this popular method to keep fit and toned as well as assist with posture and breathing. CIRCUIT TRAINING W-PIZZAZZ 8 weeks Tutor: Katrina Hanan Date: Fri. Feb 10th– Mar 30th Time: 1.45-2.45pm Cost: $64–8 weeks /$10 casual Let Katrina our Qualified trainer get you energised and motivated with a variety of classes that will keep you inspired.
TAI CHI Please contact the Centre for information regarding Tai Chi Classes for this term.
TUTORS WANTED If you are interested in earning a bit of extra money while also having the chance to help others learn new skills and interests, please call us on 52861348. We are especially looking for people able to teach : MYOB, Upholstery, Gardening Landscaping, International cooking
Contact the Community Centre for further information for the following: ADVANCE MEREDITH LANDCARE RED CROSS ANGLING CLUB BOOK CLUB CREATIVE MEMORIES MEREDITH NEWSLETTER MATERNAL CHILDCARE SISTER Free resident packs available Visit Meredith via the web Find local events/info on the Meredith website on: www.meredith.net.au
1 March 2012
Consumer Fraud Week Consumer Fraud Awareness Week serves as a reminder to be vigilant against potential scams, and to be careful when releasing personal details such as passwords and credit card details. National/ State: National Contact Phone: 13 28 61 24 February 2012
National Sunnies for Sight Day Sunnies for Sight Day is a day for children to learn about their vision and how to protect themselves from avoidable blindness and vision impairment. Contact Phone: 1300 66 42 33 8 March 2012
MEREDITH SEW AND SEWS Day Mondays– all term Time: 1:30-3:30pm Cost: $2 per session Come and enjoy an afternoon working on patchwork, spinning, knitting, scrap booking or any other craft projects. All Welcome!
International Women’s Day International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the contribution and achievements of all women. It is an opportunity to remember the barriers that women have broken through, and the accomplishments they have made despite barriers.
Meredith Playgroup Held Thursdays From 9-12pm Various activities are organised over the term for the children. This is a great way to meet other parents and children in the community. Contact the Community Centre for further information 52861348
Room Hire The Centre has rooms to hire for group meetings as well as for training purposes. Good facilities at reasonable rates.
Occasional Care
Occasional Care is available for pre 4 year old kinder children at the Community Centre during the school term (4 year old places may become available)
Caring staff and a quality program Wed. - 9:15-12:15pm Fri. - 9:15-12:15pm
Bookings essential on 52861348