The first ever
Showcasing Our Community Event For local groups only
Friday 16th March 6-8.30pm An invitation to all local‌. Businesses Community groups Sporting groups Come along and showcase your community group, business, organisation or home based business. Demonstrations, product displays. Tell other people what you do. This event will include community planning consultation, so come along and have your say.
WORK READY EMPOWERING YOU TO START A JOB WITH CONFIDENCE Working in partnership with YMCA Geelong our Work Ready program is designed to help you get the skills and knowledge you need to be ready for employment. This program will cover al the usual suspects like resume writing, cover letters, referees and preparing for a job interview. It will help you put together your pre -employment paperwork like obtaining a Working with Children Check, applying for a Police Check, and obtaining a Tax File Number
Know your rights We will also look at understanding your rights as an employee and what to expect from an employer i.e. letters of appointment, position descriptions, Pay slips, Training etc.
Watch our Facebook page and in the newsletter for more information Call or us email to book your space.
Work placement opportunity You will also be paired up with a mentor from YMCA Geelong in an area of work you are interested in for the opportunity of participating in work placement providing you with a referee on the your resume.
Days and time to be confirmed according to interest, in
Payment for all courses is required when booking to secure your spot. If you are interested in a course, enrol now to avoid disappointment. If dates/or times do not suit you, please ask us, as we may be able to arrange an alternative time. Do you have a skill to pass on to others, or something new you would like to learn, why not come in and talk to us. 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
CLASSES
PERSONAL INTEREST
BEE KEEPING WITH COLIN
LORIKEET INK INTENSE WITH MARITA
Date:
Tuesday 20th February
Time: Cost:
7-8.30pm $25
Dates: Times: Cost:
Let Colin take you through how to look after your bees and how to set up the hives. This was a very popular class last time we ran it so book in early.
KNIT, CROCHET AND UFO’S MORNING All welcome, no previous experience needed! Join this fun group of like minded crafty people by bringing your own project along. Start a new one or finish all of those unfinished projects from home. Wednesday mornings 10-12pm from February 7th.
BASIC FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH JENNY Dates: Wednesday 28th February Times: 10-1pm Cost: $25 Have fun with free machine embroidery and create something fun and unique! Learn this on trend technique to bring life to your projects. Discover everything you need to know about free machine embroidery to get started. Say goodbye to straight lines and formality and say hello to doodling and sketchy stitching. Materials list available on enrolment.
Friday 23rd February 9.30am—12.30pm $40 Plus $3 per sheet of paper.
Ink intense is ink in a pencil, rich, deep colours that you apply like any pencil and you can use water to intensify the colour. What better image to use than the colourful Lorikeet, an Australian Favourite. Please supply your own materials. Ink Intense pencils and Saunders Watercolour paper and a range of small watercolour brushes sizes 4,2,1,0. Marita will have paper available at $3 per piece.
PAINT POURING ART WORKSHOP Dates: Times: Cost:
Friday 9th February 1pm-4pm $40 per person plus $10 for materials
Pouring, puddling, dripping... the defining characteristic of this acrylic painting technique is that you don't apply the paint with a brush or palette knife, but rather use gravity to move the paint across a canvas. The results are unlike anything you can get with a brush: fluid flows of paint without any brush marks or texture. You're not the only one to wish you could make art but too scared to try! Many people are just as scared, but if you think about it...what's the worst that can happen? It could be a little messy...it could even be...fun! Here is an exhilaratingly easy project that will help restore your faith in your artistic abilities. Materials list available on enrolment.
SILK SCARF PAINTING Dates: Times: Cost:
BASIC MACHINE SEWING WITH JOY Dates: Tuesday 13th February– 6th March Times: 10-12pm Cost: $40 4 weeks Learn the very basics of using your sewing machine. Including threading, basic stitches, hems, zippers. By the time you are finished you will be ready to make your first gorgeous outfit for yourself or your children. Following up next term we will show you how to make your own children's clothes.
Friday 9th March 1pm-4pm $40 plus $10 for scarf including paint.
Paint your own one of a kind silk scarf. $10 includes paint and 1 scarf. Any extra scarves can be purchased at $8.00 each. Also available, paint a square of fabric, creating a floral painting using gouter liner to keep colour from merging .
FRIENDSHIP STARS QUILT Date: Wednesday 7th March Time: 10am-3pm Cost: $40 Please collect materials list Friendship star blocks in duo or multi colours, joined together with sashing and mini friendship stars, choice of sizes.
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY CREATE YOUR OWN WEBSITE Date:
Wednesday 21st February-28th March Time: 6-8pm Cost: $80 6 weeks We will explore several options from easy drag and drop sites through to a fully functioning Wordpress website in this class. 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.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
FUN AND FITNESS STEADY FEET IN MEREDITH at the Meredith Community Centre Wednesdays from 31st January 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. 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. 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
TAI CHI 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. Desma’s and Sandra’s classes introduce you to the moves that help you learn to control your breathing and improve your well-being.
Intro Meredith @ Community Centre Date:
Tuesday February 6th-March 27th
Duration
8 weeks,
PILATES–Katrina
Time:
9.30-10.30am
Date: Friday 2nd February –30th March Time 2.30-3.30pm Cost: $108 9 weeks BYO mat At the Meredith Community Centre.
Cost:
$96 $14 Casual
Teacher:
Sandra
The health benefits of Pilates include: improved flexibility increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body), balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body ,enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs, improved stabilisation of your spine, improved posture rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances, improved physical coordination and balance relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries prevention of musculoskeletal injuries increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing improved concentration, increased body awareness stress management and relaxation.
ROOM HIRE
Teesdale @ Teesdale Hall Date:
Thursday February 1st-March 22nd
Duration
8 weeks
Time:
9.30am-10.30am
Cost:
$96 $14 Casual
Teacher:
Desma
Bannockburn - Evening class for inner health @ Bannockburn Family Services Centre Date:
Tuesday January 30th-March 20th
Make the most of your Community Facilities
Duration
8 weeks
Time:
5-6pm
We have rooms to hire during or after hours for meetings, training purposes and small social events (subject to approval).
Cost:
$96
Teacher:
Desma
Room hire fees include tea, coffee and biscuits. Kitchen facilities available and don’t forget about our wonderful wood fired pizza oven. Community Organisations Commercial Organisations Studio $11 per hour Studio $22 per hour Comp Lab $22 per hour Comp Lab $27.50 per hour Multi Room $16.50 per hour Multi Room $27.50 per hour Please contact the Centre for more details
$14 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. 4.5 hour session Monday 9.15 to 1.45 4y.o 2 to 3.15 Tuesday 9.15 to 1.45 4y.o 2 to 3.15 5 Hour sessions Wednesday and Friday 9.15 to 2.15
No Thursday session If you require further information regarding these sessions we are very happy to discuss them with you. New families can register to enroll via the childcare enrolment page on our website. We currently have some vacancies available so give us a call.
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.
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 ’s during the term Time: 9.30-11.30am Cost: $3 per class Participant in this fun session. Bring along your unfinished projects, or start something new.
OTHER GROUPS MEREDITH LIONS CLUB Lions club meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Meredith Community Centre. Contact Andrea Cameron 0407 523 575 for more details.
MEREDITH LANDCARE Meredith Landcare, contact 5286 1250
POLICE PADDOCKS Meredith Police Paddocks, contact 5286 1273
PLAYGROUP Held on Thursdays from 9.30-11.30am 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.
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. Payment for all courses is required on enrolment. If we do not have sufficient enrolments to cover our costs we may cancel an advertised class. We will refund fees if we cancel a class. notice is required to cancel your booking. Course fees are not refundable if less than 24 hours notice is given. COURSE FEES All ACFE classes are in line with the Ministerial Fees and Charges Policy. Additional Course amenity fees may apply.
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.