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.
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VISION
MEMBERSHIP
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 spirit.
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
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. INTERNET-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.
MEREDITH COMMUNITY CENTRE, INC. SUMMER PROGRAM ~ 2013
www.meredithcc.com.au
COMPUTER CLASSES *COMPUTER BASICS Tutor: Kayleen Martin Date: Mon Feb 11th–Mar 25th Time: 9:30-12pm Cost: $55 - 6 weeks A great class to take the fear & mystery out of learning basic computer skills. *FLEXI COMPUTERS Tutor: Kayleen Martin Date: Mon Feb 11th–Mar 25th Time: 12.30-3.00pm Cost: $55—6 weeks This class is for advanced students who are looking to build & expand their computers skills in a flexible learning environment. *INTRODUCTION TO MYOB Date: Wed Feb 20th—Mar 27th Time: 6.30-9pm– 6 weeks Cost: $115 Learn the basics of MYOB for business or home, including recording income, expense transactions, GST codes, completing BAS, invoices and much more. An understanding of basic bookkeeping/computers would be helpful. PHOTO STORY Date: Sat Mar 23rd Time: 9.30-12.30pm Cost: $25 Learn techniques for editing organising, printing photos or produce digital stories with a free downloadable programme.
mch@netconnect.com.au
500 WORDS: WRITING FOR THE WEB…. FREE CLASS
CPR AND/OR FIRST AID L 2 (HLTFA301B)
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Dates: Sat Mar 2nd Time: 9-12pm (CPR) $65 Time: 9am-3pm (First Aid/CPR) $115 These practical certificate courses fulfils the requirements of those needing this qualification. Workbook exercises need to be completed before practical part of class. ANAPHYLAXIS (22099VIC) Dates: Sat Mar 2nd Time: 3-5pm Cost: $50 This cert course deals with treating adults/children with severe allergic reactions.
Marc Eiden Fri Feb 15th 2.30-4pm
Learn how to write a story for ABC Open’s 500 Words project. We will cover tips on how to improve our writing, and foster our writing voices. Discuss ideas for this month's 500 Words theme. Share excerpts from our work, and provide each other with constructive feedback. Discuss how to find images to accompany our stories and share them online.
IPADS BASICS FOR SENIORS
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Donna Murrell Thur Feb 21st 9.30-12pm Fri Feb 22nd 1-3.30pm Cost: FREE This session is an Introduction to lpads aimed at seniors over 55. Ipads supplied for these sessions by The community Centre Only 6 places available
TRAINING COURSES BASIC FOOD HANDLING
Dates: Sat Mar 16th Time: 9-4.30pm Cost: $95 This practical certificate course fulfils requirements for those needing this qualification for their role in the food industry whether for your job or as a volunteer.
4 Russell St. Meredith Vic. 3333 Ph. 52861348 Fax 52861563 “Working for our community”
Serving Meredith and District Communities
CLASS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
COURSES AT A GLANCE... February Tue 5th Tai Chi, Beg. & Adv Fri 8th Folkart, Group PT Sat 9th Drop in painting group Wed 13th TBT exercise class Thur 14th Tai Chi Bannockburn Fri 15th ABC writing for the web Sat 16th Learn camera basics Mon 18th Smart phones for dummies Wed 20th MYOB Wed 27th Make a basic ottoman Thur 28th Color clothes and you
March Fri 1st Mosaics Wed 6th Ottoman workshop Patch sampler-Bannockburn Thur 7th Patch Stained glass stack n slash Wed 13th Making scones Sun 17th Cheese -haloumi/valencay Sat 23rd Photostory– Jewellery/Beading ABC Snapped– photography
ART AND CRAFT BEADING JEWELLERY
Tutor: Joan Coker Dates: Sat Mar 23rd Time: 1-4m Cost: $35 incl materials In this class choose to make either a bracelet or necklace and a pair of earrings for all occasions. MAKING SCONES
Tutor: Johanna Klein Dates: Wed Mar 13th Time 9.30-11.30am Cost: $12 incl. materials In this class learn to master the art of making sweet and basic scones.
CREATIVE MEMORIESSCRAP BOOKING
Tutor: Desma Blow Dates: Sun Feb 24th & Sun Mar 24th Time: 10-4pm Learn various techniques and how to use various tools to enhance your finished scrapbooking projects! CREATIVE MOSIACS 3 weeks Tutor: Justine Walsh Date: Fri 1st, 8th, 15th Mar Time: 1-4pm Cost: $125 (Conc.$110) incl mat. Mosaics is the art of creating decorative designs constructed from small pieces of tile, ceramic, colored glass, stone or other suitable material. Learn this expressive and useful technique which can be used to decorate many surfaces around the home. BYO lunch. Materials supplied. Minimum of 8 needed for this class. DROP-IN PAINTING CLASS
Date: Sat Feb 9th-Mar 23rd Time: 9:30-11.30pm Cost: GOLD COIN DONATION This class is for those wanting to work on their own painting projects in a relaxed supportive atmosphere with other “budding artists” CREATIVE PAINTING—FOLK ART
Tutor: Joy Smith Date Fri. Feb 8th-Mar 22nd 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.
HOBBIES /INTERESTS
ABC SNAPPED : PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS….FREE CLASS
STAINED GLASS or STACK N SLASH PATCHWORK
Tutor: Marc Eiden Date: Sat Mar 23rd Time: 1-3pm Marc will go through some techniques of basic photography. All cameras welcome, whether you use your smartphone or digital SLR. Participants will get practical experience taking photos for the latest ABC Open Snapped project. Learn how to create an ABC Open account, tag photographs, create titles and descriptions for photographs.
Tutor: Lyn Erwin Date: Thurs Mar 7th 10-3pm Cost: $35 Collect mat. List Make either the quick n easy stack n slash or use a patchwork technique to produce a stained glass effect quilt.
***NEW NEW NEW*** SMART PHONES FOR DUMMIES
Tutor: Jim Elvey Dates: Mon Feb 18th Time 1-3pm Cost: FREE Do you have a smart phone? Learn how to set a diary reminder, look up the weather, set an alarm, learn how to up load aps and even play games. LEARN THE BASICS OF YOUR CAMERA Tutor: Kristina Kitchingman Dates: Sat Feb 16th-Mar 16th Time: 10-12pm 4 weeks Cost: $50 Kristina will show you things about your camera you never new. Remember to charge your camera/batteries before you arrive. Bring along your manual and a note book. INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY Bernice Tucker Wed Feb 27th Intro 1.30-3pm Wed Mar 6th workshop 1-4pm Cost: $115 Make this 12x12 inch or 12x15inch basic ottoman from scratch. Timber foam, material and cabriole legs included. The first week choose material and leg colors. Second week construct your ottoman. 6 PLACES AVAILABLE. BOOK IN EARLY
CHEESE MAKING
COLOR, CLOTHES AND STYLE Tutor: Lyn Tucker Date: Thurs Feb 28th Time: 10-12pm Cost: $12 Let Lyn show you how to present yourself when you go out by helping you co-ordinate your clothes including the styles and the colors you put together. Bring along an article of clothing that you want to match up. 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!
BANNOCKBURN CLASSES SAMPLER PATCHWORK QUILT
Tutor: Lyn Erwin Dates: Wed Mar 6th-Mar 27th Time: 10-3pm Cost: $150 collect mats list Venue: Bannockburn Hub This beginners class introduces you to producing a variety of blocks with different patterns to produce this stunning sampler quilt.
HALOUMI AND VALENCAY
Tutor: Charlene Bancroft Dates: Sun Mar 17th Time: 10-3pm Cost: $105 BYO apron/lunch Come and learn how to make Halloumi and Valencay. These cheeses are both easy to make and delicious to eat. Make and eat Haloumi on the same day, and then in 2 weeks time your Valencay will be ripe and ready to devour with fresh crusty bread and a nice glass of wine.
Tiny Tackers Movement Class We are seeking expressions of interest from parents who would like us to offer a class in preschool fitness and movement focusing on coordination and movement. Please let us know if you are interested in having us offer such a class HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(A BASIC OTTOMAN)
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Expression of Interest
BANNCOCKBURN TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Tutor: Desma & Sandra Date: Thurs Feb14th-Mar 21st 9.30am-10.30am Cost: $66 for 6 weeks Venue: Bannockburn Hub This class introduces you to the moves that help you learn to control your breathing and improve your well-being.
GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING Tutor: Katrina Hanan Date: Fri Feb 8th–Mar 22nd Time: 2-3pm Cost: $56–7weeks /$10 casual Let Katrina our Qualified trainer get you energised and motivated with a variety of classes that will keep you inspired as well as fit, toned and healthy! TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Tutor: Desma Blow/Sandra Pearce Date: Tue Feb 5th-Mar 26th Time: 9.30-10.30am Cost: $68 or $10 casual visit This class introduces you to the moves that helps you learn to control your breathing and improve your well-being. ADVANCED TAI CHI Tutor: Patricia Kent Date: Tue Feb 5th-Mar 26th Time: 11.30-12.30pm Cost: $68 or $10 casual Visit. This class shows you advanced moves in Tai Chi that help with your physical and mental-well being. TBT CLASS Tutor: Christine Fairchild Date: Wed Feb 13th-Mar 20th Time: 9.30-10.30pm Cost: $75 (6 weeks) This fitness class is a great way to slim down and strengthen those troublesome areas. KARATE– Beginners of all ages Meredith Recreation Reserve Date: Tue Jan 29th Time: 6.30-7.30pm For details check the web site at www.geelongkyokushin.com.au Providing an opportunity to learn in a fun and safe environment.
MISC.
4-11 March 2013 Hello Parks Week Contact the Community Centre for further information for the following: ADVANCE MEREDITH LANDCARE RED CROSS BOOK CLUB CREATIVE MEMORIES MEREDITH NEWSLETTER MATERNAL CHILDCARE SISTER
Free resident packs available Visit Meredith via the web www.meredith.net.au
RED CROSS MOVIE NIGHT Join others for a social evening viewing a variety of interesting films held on the 4th Thursday of each month. Bookings are essential. Ph 52 861 348
MEREDITH PLAYGROUP Held Thursdays From 10-12pm 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
Child Care Maybe available for certain classes during the term. Check with the Centre for details
Parks Week: Hello Parks is an annual celebration of the important role that our parks play in contributing to the health of our communities. A range of formal and informal events take place across Australia and New Zealand during parks week - there is something for everyone. Contact Website: www.parksforum.org/cms/ pages/Parks-Week.html
For any questions call Parks Victoria Information Line 131963
23 March 2013 Earth Hour Earth Hour is an international sustainability movement, where individuals and businesses are encouraged to turn off all lights for an hour. Earth Hour aims to increase awareness of the impact we have on our world through the use of fossil fuels and electricity. National/State: International Contact Email: newsdesk@earthhour.org Website: www.earthhour.org/
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
ROOM HIRE The Community Centre has rooms to hire for group meetings as well as for training purposes. Great local facilities at Reasonable rates.
become available)
Caring staff and a quality program Wed. - 9:15-12:15pm Fri. - 9:15-12:15pm
Bookings essential