TERM 1 PROGRAM ~ 2017 AN INTRODUCTION TO WELDING
Tech, Tea and Tales Coming to Golden Plains in 2017! In 2017, Golden Plains will be the first in Australia to introduce an exciting new program for youth and seniors. Young jobseekers in the Shire will be offered paid employment to teach technology skills to seniors, and to record some of their life stories and experiences. Older people will be invited to participate for free, and will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with a friendly younger person over 6 weeks, learning new ways of using technology to enhance their daily lives, and sharing some of their interests and experiences back with the young. The program designed by Lively and Humankind Enterprises in collaboration with local youth and the Golden Plains Shire and participating Community Centres. Meredith Community Centre is one of 4 locations across the Shire where the program will be offered in late February 2017, running over a 6-week period. If you would like to apply to be one of the young Tech and Story Helpers, or if you are an older resident looking to get your technology questions answered and to connect with some inspiring local young people, get in touch with the Community Centre or Anna Donaldson on 0430 661 405 or at anna@lively.org.au.
Do you want some skills to help you find work or continue to a course or apprenticeship. This class is an introductory level course aimed for young people who have left school and deciding on their “next step” You will be someone wanting to start from the beginning and build your skills so you can take on more demanding welding courses and aim towards attaining employment in the industry. You will learn how to safely weld and cut a wide range of metals using the three most widely used welding practices in industry. Each session will be a balance of theory & practical to learn and practice welding techniques to become competent welders. Class will be limited to 3 participants only. Class commencing in Term 2 Date: Tuesday 2nd May for 5 weeks Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm with 1 hour lunch break Cost: $140.00 Workbook & Consumables are included. Students must provide their own workshop clothing that is up to safety standards, i.e. cotton drill long sleeve shirt and trousers or overalls, and leather boots.
BRAINSTORMING YOUR BUSINESS Do you want to start your own business or develop a business idea. In 2 workshops we will help you to brainstorm a business concept, find a business name and start a portfolio of resources to take you to the next step of business planning and preparation or developing a social media strategy and website covered in our longer courses. Date:
Mon 13th & 20th Feb Time: 9.30-12.30pm Cost: $50.00
BUSINESS BASICS Date: Monday 27th Feb. 6th, 20th, 27th March. 24th April. 1st, 8th May. Time: 9.30-12.30pm Cost: $150
Do you run a small business and want help or have a business idea for a product or service and run a business from home. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to plan, set up and operate your home based business. This course will mainly be run in a face to face classroom with resources and activities also provided online.
The Chain of Survival and 4 Steps for Life Plus are two education programs that focus on building the capacity and willingness of Victorian’s to recognise a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000), perform CPR and use an AED. The Chain of Survival is a 45 minute interactive session we will deliver to any interested community members or groups in term 1 FREE of charge. Please phone for more details
W: www.meredithcommunitycentre.com.au E: learnlocal@meredithcommunitycentre.com.au http://www.facebook.comMeredithCommunityCentre 4 Russell St. Meredith Vic. 3333 Ph. 5286 0700 Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 3pm Friday Closed
COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
COMPUTERS FOR THE TERRIFIED Intel ® Learn Easy Steps Dates:
Wednesday 8th February –22nd March 7 weeks 9:30-12pm $80 (Tuition $22/resource $43)
Time: Cost:
20 hours that could change your life... If the world of computers baffles you but you are finding you need to learn some basic skills to move into the digital world? Intel® Learn Easy Steps will give you the practical skills you need.
PERSONAL INTEREST GARDEN QUILTS Date: Wednesday 15th March Time: 10-3pm Cost: $40 Please collect materials list Choose from 3 different quilts, where you can feature one fabulous floral, use a few, or use lots of different floral.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IPAD Day: Wednesdays Time: 1-3pm Cost: $25.00 per workshop or $70.00 for all four. A series of workshops designed to help you with specific interests on your iPad. Attend just one or all. The Basics. Feb 15th. New to the ipad! We will go through the basics. Getting started, where to find stuff, settings and icloud. Get the picture Feb 22nd Using the camera and looking at managing your photos and some photo editing fun. All about sound. March 1st Using the ipad for music, translation, dictation and more. All things email March 8th Working with email, set up, send & receive adding attachments and more.
COMPUTER BYTES Day: Wednesdays Time: 10-12.30pm Cost: $25.00 per workshop or $60.00 for all three Lots of quick classes to help you get on top of the world of technology. Microsoft Word March 15th Microsoft Word is the most commonly used software in offices around the world. It is used to create letters, normal correspondence, fliers, menus, party invitations, resumes and CV’s and brochures This class will help you go beyond the basics. Getting a handle on the Internet March 22nd You might still struggle with email and the internet. This class will help you get more in control of your online life. Get the picture March 29th Are your photo’s out of control on camera, phone and memory sticks. Learn how to put them all into one place and manage them.
CREATE A WORDPRESS WEBSITE Date: Time: Cost:
Wednesday 8th February-15th March 6-8pm $120.00
There are millions of WordPress sites around the world. WordPress is an amazing, flexible and easy to use application that you can use to create and maintain a website for your business or for your hobby or personal interest. Learn how to create your own website platform which you can easily maintain yourself.
BETTER MOBILE PHONE PHOTOS Turn your mobile phone happy snaps into WOW photos Capture your precious stories and experiences in this fun jargon free class. Mike will cover: Basic phone and camera specific techniques and tips What to photograph and how to set up your photo Photo editing and camera replacement apps Date: Saturday 11th March Time: 9.30 to 12.30pm Cost: $75.00
LEARN RELAXATION MASSAGE Dates: Saturday 18th February—25th March Time: 10-12pm 6 weeks Cost: $150 (Minimum 4 and maximum 8 people) Learn how to give a relaxation massage. Covering the head, neck and shoulders; Back; Legs and arms; Hands and feet; Chest and abdomen. Safety, oils and benefits will also be covered
BEAUTIFUL BEADS Date: Sunday March 27th Time: 10.00 – 3.00 pm Cost: $70. Including materials jewellery findings and materials. Explore working with polymer clay which lends itself to a wide range of effects to make your own unique jewellery. This introductory course will show you where to begin, the tools you need and how to create stunning and wearable jewellery. You will be amazed at what you can create.
MIXED MEDIA MADNESS Mixed Media Art for Beginners. Create a gorgeous mixed media canvas using found objects and other art materials This class will cover the basics and teach you how to lay out a piece, step-by-step. We will create a collage on canvas, add texture and finish your piece with gorgeous mica powders. Date: Sunday March 20th Time: 10am to 3.00pm Cost: $90.00 includes a kit of materials Some basic equipment required, list provided on enrolment.
BACKYARD CHICKENS 101 Date: Cost:
Saturday 25th March Time: 2pm-4pm $20.00 each OR $30.00 for a family (no children under 8 years old) Maximum of 20 people If you love the idea of raising chooks or already have your own flock, come along! Learn all about our feathery friends, how to keep them happy and healthy, and the yummy eggs they lay for us. You will learn about getting new chooks, behaviour, flock management, caring for chooks and their health and their pens. We’ll be chatting about a wide range of topics and have a plenty of chances to ask questions. Some of the topics we’ll cover are: Meet a chicken- hands on, Breeds, Housing, Eggs Galore Day to Day Maintenance, Food & Drink, Health & Hygiene Care & Handling, Practical health checks, Predators & Pests Kerrie and her family, has been living with backyard chooks for nearly 20 years. Kerrie doesn’t profess to know it all, but has learnt heaps over the years to the ins and outs of backyard chooks keeping. Her practical and hands on advice will help steer you in the right direction with your own backyard chooks.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TAI CHI
FUN AND FITNESS ONE HOUR WHOLE BODY WORKOUT –Katrina Date: Friday 3rd February—31st March Time NEW TIME 2.30-3.30pm Cost: $80.00 9 weeks or $10 Casual At the Meredith Community Centre. Due to declining numbers, we are giving this fitness class one more opportunity to continue, so take one hour out of you week and give yourself a whole body workout and enjoy the benefits it will bring you. Katrina is a fully qualified and experienced trainer, who makes the session fun, safe and enjoyable, while ensuring you work to your level of fitness and get the most out of your body New participants get the first week FREE... COME IN AND TRY
Tai Chi is a moving form of meditation, with a low impact on the body that helps to maintain a healthy body and mind. Each class is structured to ease the participant through particular movements. Participants of varying ages and abilities are encouraged to learn at their own pace, gaining greater strength and balance. The advanced class with Patricia shows you advanced moves in Tai Chi that help with your physical and mental-well being. Desma’s and Sandra’s classes introduce you to the moves that help you learn to control your breathing and improve your well-being.
STEADY FEET IN MEREDITH at the Meredith Community Centre We welcome back Steady Feet for 2017 Wednesday 1st February until Wednesday 28th June. 9.30-10.30am (45 minutes to 1 hour of exercises) 4 Russell Street, Meredith-In the studio $5.00 per session Steady Feet is a program designed for older adults to reduce the risk of falls by performing exercises to challenge the balance systems and to increase strength and flexibility of the lower limb muscles. The program will consist of weekly sessions (including a pre-test session and a post-test session excluding school and public holidays). Each session, conducted by qualified exercise professionals, will run for approximately one hour, incorporating an exercise component and an opportunity to socialise and have a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. Before commencing the program all participants will require a signed medical check by their Doctor within the last 12 months.
Intro Meredith @ Community Centre Date:
Tuesday January 31st-March 14th
Duration
7 weeks,
Time:
9.30-10.30am
Cost:
$80
Teacher:
Sandra
$13 Casual
Advanced - Meredith @ Meredith Memorial Hall, Date:
Tuesday February 7th-March 28th
Duration
8 weeks
Time:
11.30-12.30pm
Cost:
$92 $13 Casual
Teacher:
Patricia
If you have more questions or would like to register your interest please contact Andrew Smith from the Bannockburn YMCA on 52812316 or email bannockburn@ymca.org.au
Bannockburn - Evening class for inner health @ Bannockburn Family Services Centre
WEEKNIGHT WORK OUT–Michael
Duration: 8 Weeks
At the Meredith Community Centre. Date: Wednesday evenings from February 1st Time: 5-6pm Cost: $90.00 9 weeks Week night workouts is an instructed fitness class for people of all ages who cannot make it through the day due to work or family. Instructed by Michael who has a background in Exercise Science, he aims to provide classes that are fun as well as physically challenging.
Date:
Tuesday January 31st-March 21st
Time:
5-6pm OR 6-30-7.30pm
Cost:
$92
Teacher:
Desma
$13 Casual
Teesdale @ Teesdale Hall Date:
Thursday February 2nd-March 23rd
Duration: 8 weeks Time:
9.30am-10.30am
Cost:
$92
Teacher:
Desma
$13 Casual
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OTHER GROUPS MEREDITH SEW N SEWS
Occasional Care We have experienced and qualified childcare educators committed to providing a quality service in a warm friendly environment. Our program is designed to meet the individual needs of your child and the needs of the group. We welcome you to come and visit the Centre and talk to our staff. Monday-9.15-1.45pm Tuesday–9.15-12.15 (Pending): Thursday 9.15 to 1.45 5 Hour sessions—Wednesday and Friday 9.15 to 2.15 (Pending) After Kinder care session Mon, Tue Thurs 2.00 to 3.15. Children will be either taken over to the Primary School by our educator to join the after school program at 3.15 or to catch a bus. You can also collect your kinder and school aged child at the same time. The service is registered with DET so that you can access the Childcare Benefit and Childcare Rebate, which assists in making care in our Centre affordable. We currently have vacancies so give us a call
Caring staff and a quality program
Bring along whatever you are working on and join this group to get your projects completed. Meets Mondays at the Meredith Community Centre in the Studio, from 1.30—3.30pm
CREATIVE PAINTING, CRAFT AND UFO’S Dates: Friday from 3rd February Time: 9.30-11.30pm Cost: $3 per class Participant in this fun session. Bring along your unfinished projects, or start something new.
OTHER USER GROUPS MEREDITH LIONS CLUB Lions club meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Meredith Community Centre contact 0473 380 552 for more details.
MEREDITH LANDCARE Meredith Landcare, contact 5286 1250
POLICE PADDOCKS Meredith Police Paddocks, contact 5286 1273
MEREDITH PLAYGROUP Held on Thursdays from 9.30-11.30am
OTHER SERVICES PUBLIC INTERNET-COMPUTER Internet and computers available for public use on Monday to Thursday only when qualified staff are in attendance. $2.00 per hour plus a printing charge. PHOTOCOPYING: Black & white and colour. During office hours. LAMINATING This service is available for sizes A3 & A4.
MEREDITH NEWSLETTER news@meredithnews.com.au
GOLDEN PLAINS MOBILE LIBRARY Every Thursday 9.00-10.30am.
MATERNAL HEALTH NURSE Contact Golden Plains Shire service on 5220 7230. Please check our website for more information about our Learn local programs funded through the Victorian government. Courses displaying the Learn Local label are subsidised with funding from the Victorian Government through ACFE (Adult Community and Further Education)
ENROLMENT INFORMATION The Meredith Community Centre aim to provide activities to suit a range of tastes and interests. Sometimes if we do not have sufficient enrolments to cover our costs we may not be able to run and advertised class. COURSE FEES All ACFE classes are in line with the Ministerial Fees and Charges Policy. Additional Course amenity fees may apply.
Various fun 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 Centre for further information.
ROOM HIRE
The Community Centre has rooms to hire for group meetings as well as for training purposes. Great local facilities at Reasonable rates. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Meredith Community Centre acknowledges the ongoing funding and support made available by the State Government of Victoria ( Adult & Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Department of Health & Human Services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We welcome and encourage people of all abilities within our region to participate in the classes and activities offered at the Community Centre. PRIVACY 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.