Community Centre Course Guide - Term 4, 2018

Special Term 4

9am, 10am, 11am – 5 to 12 years Noon - 12 and over 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm - all ages

Saturday, September 22 Belvoir Park, Wodonga The amazing physical challenge for kids returns, and this time it is open to grownups as well. Can you challenge your child? Obstacool is an exciting event that travels the country sharing the fun and getting people active! The obstacool course is made up of a mix of inflatable’s including our feature attraction, Big Bopper which is 40m long! Along with this there are walls, tunnels, commando nets and more! Sessions run every hour giving participants 45 minutes of non stop action. Face painting, food and entertainment on the day. Numbers are limited, so be quick to book in early.

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Kids Cooking Club Tuesday, October 2, 10am to 12.30pm Felltimber Community Centre Ignite your child’s passion for cooking and allow them to build skills while they cook up a storm inside!

Cost: $20 per child, $15 per additional sibling.

Phone: (02) 6043 4550

Please wear suitable shoes for running and comfortable clothes Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Cost: $20 per child OR 3 or more for $16.50 each Ages: 9am to 11am: 5 to 12 years. Noon: 12 and over. 1pm to 4pm: All ages Book online to reserve your tickets. Limited tickets available on the day.

Join the fun!

Spring gardening with Bunnings Thursday, October 4, 10am Felltimber Community Centre Lean what is in season and how to care for them in an easy hands on workshop.

This is an all ages and abilities session.

Bookings essential, phone (02) 6043 4550 Cost: Free

Kids Tool Boxes with Bunnings Tuesday, September 25, 10am to 11.30am Baranduda Community Centre Bring the kids along to learn how to build their own tool box. Bunnings supply all materials and will guide your child through the workshop.

Bookings essential, limited places, phone (02) 6020 8643 Cost: Free Ages 5 to 14

Physical Fun with Amity Fitness Tueday, September 25, noon to 2pm Baranduda Community Centre Have fun, get active and learn some martial arts in a safe and friendly environment. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a snack and drink bottle.

Bookings essential, phone (02) 6020 8643 Cost: $10 - Ages 8 to 12

Baranduda Term 4 Key Word Sign Saturday, October 27, 9am to 4pm Always wanted to learn Key Word Sign?

We have a qualified trainer coming to Baranduda!

Key Word Sign is the combination of manual signs and natural gesture, used to support communication. It is designed for use with children and adults who have communication difficulties.

Bookings essential

Responsible Service of Alcohol (VIC) Monday, October 1, 6pm to 10pm

Cost: $150 (Includes Getting started with Key Word Sign Resource (Auslan Edition).

Full payment must be recieved to secure your place. Payments are refundable until Thursday, October 25, cancellations after this date will occur a $50 fee.

Sunday, October 21, 9am to 1pm, Sage Court, Baranduda Spring has Sprung!!!

Join us for our Spring Markets in Sage Court Baranduda Food, Music, Entertainment and Stalls! Great day out for families and kids!

Free entry, alcohol free event

This course is for anyone who works in hospitality and requires their Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol.

All participants will obtain an RSA certificate and be able to serve alcohol legally in Victoria.

Bookings essential Cost: $70

BoomShakaBoom Early Childhood Music Wednesdays during school terms October 10 to December 12 10am to 11am

Connect with Technology Tuesday’s during school terms October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20, December 4 and 11, 11am to 12.30pm Do you want to feel empowered in the digital world we live in? Are you someone who wants to learn about your device? Bring along your laptop, mobile phone or smart device.

Bookings essential Cost: $5 per session

These music classes are fun and vibrant, bursting with creativity and imagination. Mums and dads will discover the joy of all the old nursery rhymes and learn some fun, interactive songs you can share with your children.

Bookings essential Cost: $5 per family, 0 to 5 years.

Sip and Splatter Friday, November 16, 6.30pm to 9.30pm Join us for some messy fun at our Sip & Splatter evening class. A social night out to create and make your own piece of artwork! All materials supplied. BYO drinks.

Tai Chi

Bookings essential Cost: $40 per person

Tuesdays, October 9 to December 11 9.30am to 10.30am

Monday Playgroup at Baranduda Community Centre

Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor Carol Smith will teach you how to benefit from traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Qi Gong to assist you in living a full and healthy lifestyle.

9.30am to 11.30am Mondays during school terms

Bookings essential Cost: $10 per session

For more information or to make a booking, please visit us at: 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda.

Phone (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Felltimber Term 4

First Aid level 2

HLTAID003 through VIC First Aid Saturday, October 6 9am to 3pm

CFA workshops for seniors

Complete your First Aid in a caring and educational setting. If you need to renew, up-skill or require this certificate for your workplace, this course will help you get there.

Home Fire Safety - Friday, October 12 11am to noon Country Fire Authority will be visiting Felltimber with their interactive hands- on kitchen with the aims of educating the community on home fire safety and what do to in the event of a fire. This is a great workshop that could potentially save yours and your family’s life, don’t leave it until it’s too late.

Cost: $145 per participant. There will be a reduction in the course fee if class numbers are over 12. Bookings essential. Please note that a PDF booklet for pre-reading is required to be completed before the session. This will be sent out when booked into the program.

Bushfire season safety - Tuesday, October 16, 1pm to 2pm CFA will provide hints on how to travel safely, understanding warnings and alerts and how to read them, fire danger ratings and a quiz with prizes.

Cost: Free, please note children are welcome

Multicultural Senior Expo Tuesday, October 9, 10am to 2pm, Felltimber Community Centre The Multicultural Seniors Expo invites seniors and their families to enjoy and share activities with residents from migrant and refugee backgrounds in a fun day for all. The expo will showcase community activities and services for seniors and provide a morning tea and cultural lunch from noon for all the community to enjoy together.

Cost: Free Please RSVP by Friday, October 7 for catering purposes to acrisp@wodonga.vic.gov.au For more information please contact Amanda at Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 or Lucie from the Albury Wodonga Ethnic Community Council on (02) 6024 6895.

Kids First Aid Monday, September 24 10am to 2pm

Barista course Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 10, 9am to 4pm Two-day accredited training in Barista Course. You will learn how to prepare and serve espresso coffee, (SITHFAB005) including prerequisite course use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA001).

Do your children know how to apply first aid to a friend, family member or even you? This basic first aid program will teach them how to assess an emergency situation, apply basic first aid and assist until emergency services arrive. Certificate of attendance will be supplied on completion of the course.

Cost: $35 per person

Bookings essential on (02) 6043 4550 Cost: $249

Djembe drums with Joseph Closing the gap on Information Technology Wednesdays, October 10 to 31 11am to 11.45am

Adults and Children - Wednesday, October 10 to December 12, 4.30pm to 5.30pm Adults – Friday, October 12 to December 14, 2pm to 3pm

Do you struggle to understand new technology? Bring your laptop, mobile phone or smart device and learn some tips from Catholic College Wodonga students. Receive one-on-one tutoring and learn at your own pace.

Join Joseph as he shares his knowledge of playing the Djembe drum! Joseph has many years’ experience teaching children and adults the art of drumming and originates from Ghana in West Africa – the home of Djembe drumming.

Bookings essential Cost: $5 per session

Cost: $10 per session, $5 per additional sibling for families.

Bookings essential on (02) 6043 4550.

Just breathe...

Fridays, October 12 to December 14 6.30pm to 7.30pm Come along and learn how to move into stillness through deep relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques.

Cost: $10 per session Bookings essential

Tai Chi Tuesdays, October 9 to December 11 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm Thursdays, October 11 to December 13 from 10am to 11am

Grandparent Knowhow

Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor Carol Smith will teach you how to benefit from Tai Chi.

Do you have skills such as knitting squares to create beautiful blankets to donate to those in need, tending to herb gardens, sewing, cooking or others?

Could you assist in teaching these skills to Catholic College Wodonga students?

If you feel you could support our community in this way please contact the centre.

Bookings essential Cost: $10 per session

Wednesdays, October 10 to 31 from 11am to 11.45am

Felltimber Term 4 Community Cooking Wednesday, October 10 to December 12, 5pm to 7pm

Craft’n’Cuppa Friday, October 12 to December 14, 12.30pm to 2.30pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and get crafty with others while sharing or learning new skills. Feel free to bring your own craft project and enjoy a cuppa with friends. Program is designed for all ages and abilities.

Bookings essential Cost: Free

Kids Fishing Fun Wednesdays, November 7 to November 21, 5pm to 6pm Felltimber Community Centre lake

Supported by the Albury Wodonga Regional Food Share, Community Cooking provides a relaxing environment where individuals are provided with a free meal, while learning new cooking skills with great company. Please note this is a food relief program.

Bookings essential Optional gold coin donation

Children can learn the art of fishing in a hands on and interactive way. The sessions will lead up to the Fish-a-thon where participants put into practice what they have learnt.

Cost: Free Funded by Fisheries Victoria

FISH-A-THON Saturday, November 24, 10am to 1pm Felltimber Community Centre lake

Gentle Flow Yoga Wednesdays weekly, October 10 to December 12, 6pm to 7pm Gentle Flow Yoga is perfect for those new to yoga as well as experienced students desiring a slower, softer pace.

Instruction on foundation, alignment, breath and purpose will be included in every class. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Cost: $10 per session

Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing Wednesdays weekly, October 10 to December 12, 7.15pm to 8.15pm Calm the mind and body whilst giving yourself permission to rest deeply through the gentle practice of restorative Yoga, soothing sounds and mindful meditation

Come and join in the fun at this free event, open to all ages. A free bbq lunch and drinks will be provided along with workshops to teach you how to fish.

BYO fishing gear if possible, there will be some available to borrow on the day.

Fishing licenses not required. Funded by Fisheries Victoria.

Cost: Free

Laughter Yoga Thursdays, October 11 to December 13 9.30am to 10am A great opportunity to de-stress and gain a more cheerful attitude and feel so much lighter for the experience.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Bookings essential Cost: Gold coin

Relaxation Meditation Wednesday, November 7 to November 21 6.30pm to 8pm (newcomers 6.30pm to 7pm, Meditation 7pm to 8pm) Be guided through simple meditations that relax the mind and body and enjoy the journey to a deep level of relaxation and contentment. Each session will start with a relaxing ‘stillness’ meditation followed by a different topic.

Bookings essential. No experience is needed, all levels are welcome.

Cost: Free

Albury Wodonga Music Group Wednesdays weekly, 6pm to 8pm Bring along your guitar or other musical instrument and have some fun. Learn new skills and songs with other musicians. All welcome.

Cost: Gold coin donation

Cost: $10 per session Please bring a mat and pillow.

Multiple birth Playgroup 10am to noon Wednesdays during school terms.

For more information or to make a booking, please visit us at: 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), Wodonga, phone (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.