Wodonga Community Centres What's On Guide Term Two 2022

A U T U M N S C H O O L H O L I D AY P R O G R A M S Kids Cooking Club Felltimber Community Centre – Wednesday, April 13 Baranduda Community Centre – Wednesday, April 20 10am to noon Cost: $20 per child, $15 per additional sibling. Concession $15 per child Let the kids get creative in the kitchen these school holidays in our Kids Cooking Club program. The sessions will be delivered by our facilitator, Mary, who has many years’ experience as a home economics teacher.

Closed shoes must be worn and please bring a container to take any leftovers home. Please advise when booking of any dietary requirements.

Bookings required: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 or Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 Trinket Jar Felltimber Community Centre Friday, April 22 9.30am to 11.30am Cost: $35 Kids bored in the holidays? We have a creative and educational solution – send them along to our trinket jar sessions where they can learn the art of using air dry clay to create a jar to fill with treats or special bits and bobs. Kylie from Art Starts Here will teach the young artists how to sculpt their own beautiful keepsakes.

Bookings required: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

String Art Baranduda Community Centre Friday, April 22 1.30.pm to 3.30pm Cost: $35 Enjoy school holiday fun with Kylie from Art Starts Here, constructing and weaving an amazing animal creation. Using hammer, nails and cotton, children will create their very own wall piece to take home.

Choose which animal you’d like to make - whale, unicorn, fox or rabbit and let us know when you book your spot.

Bookings required: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643

Sunday Brunch Felltimber Community Centre Sunday, April 24 11am to noon Cost: Free We may not be able to make you breakfast in bed, but we can certainly spoil you with brunch by the lake. Come along to meet new people, enjoy your meal and soak up the beautiful surrounds while we provide activities to keep the kids entertained.

We are also offering a FREE come and try Wayapa Wuurk session before Sunday Brunch, from 9.30am. Hope to see you there.

Bookings required: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

TERM TWO PROGRAMS Wayapa Wuurrk Tuesdays weekly from April 26 to June 21 5.30pm to 6.30pm Cost: $15 per session, $10 with concession card.

A FREE come and try session will be held from 9.30am to 11am on Sunday, April 24.

Wayapa® Wuurrk is the first internationally accredited Aboriginal wellness modality, an earth connection practice that is based on ancient Indigenous wisdom that focuses on taking care of the Earth as the starting point for creating Earth Mind Body Spirit well-being.

Wayapa translates to ‘Connection’, Wuurrk translates to “Earth”.

Learn ways of integrating ancient knowledge into our modern day lives by reconnecting back to Mother Earth, to ourselves and to each other in ways that have been practised for 100,000 years by the original custodians of this land. Together may we all learn better ways to walk together a little more gently on the land we call home.

Come and learn deeper ways of Acknowledging and Reconnecting to Country, Earth mindfulness, the 14 Wayapa Wuurrk Elements with their movement flow.

Community Cooking Wednesdays fortnightly commencing April 27 (excluding school holidays).

5pm to 7pm Cost: Gold coin optional Come and enjoy a meal with others in a relaxed environment while we provide you with a free meal for you and/or your family. Learn and share cooking skills with the help of our passionate facilitator. Supported by the Albury Wodonga Regional Food Share.

Relaxation Meditation Sunday, July 3 2pm to 4pm Cost: Gold coin donation Add the art of relaxing to your toolkit to support reducing stress and improve your overall health and wellbeing. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the mind and body and enjoy the journey to a deep level of relaxation and contentment.

Craft ‘n’ Cuppa Fridays weekly, throughout the year (excluding public holidays).

12.30pm to 2.30pm Cost: Gold coin donation Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and get crafty with others whilst sharing or learning new skills.

Feel free to bring your own craft project and enjoy a cuppa with friends. Program designed for all ages and abilities. Some materials supplied.

Winter Wednesdays Wednesdays fortnightly commencing May 11 1pm to 2pm Cost: Gold coin optional Warm your tummy – and your soul – with a delicious lunch and good company. Supported by Albury Wodonga Regional Foodshare, we’re providing free lunches every second Wednesday, with a different soup on the menu each time. Vegetarian options are available.

Beginners Drawing with Leti Six Thursdays from May 5 to June 9 6pm to 8pm Cost: $150 Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw?

Led by Letizia Gavioli, this six-week course is a perfect way to explore your passion for drawing, to learn new skills, to discover the secrets of shadows and all at your own pace.

Bookings required: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

TERM TWO PROGRAMS Pop-Up Italian Cafe Friday, April 29, May 27 and June 24 6pm to 8pm $15 per adult, $10 per child Enjoy the hospitality of Leti Gavioli as she provides you with a fantastic Italian dish and a taste of Italian culture. Come by yourself or bring your family and friends to get to meet other locals.

Back to Basics with Bob - Cooking for Blokes Friday, April 22, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16 6pm to 8pm Cost: $35 per session or $130 prepaid for four sessions.

Enjoy an evening of cooking just for blokes in a relaxed environment at Baranduda Community Centre. Bob Currie will walk you through easy, tasty, affordable dishes for yourself and others.

Movement to Music Wednesdays fortnightly from May 4 to June 29 9am to 10am Cost: $12 casual per session.$10 per session if prepaid at start of term.

Join the Murray Conservatorium for a child-centred and play-based program allowing children to be actively engaged in their musical learning. Children will be exposed to a variety of instruments and will have the ongoing opportunity to play, sing and move to music.

HLTAID011 Provide first aid Friday, May 13 9am to 4pm Cost: $195 Do you know what to do in a medical emergency? We’re hosting a training event that could make a real difference. The HLT National Training Package will be particularly useful to those wanting to qualify as a first aid officer or similar position.

Home Grown Food and Seed Swap Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm Cost: Free You can swap your home-grown delights, including seeds, at the Baranduda Community Centre - and anything left over will become healthy meals for those less fortunate, via our free community pantry. To make after-hours donations, call us on (02) 6020 8643 Winter Warm Coat Drive Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm From Monday, May 2 to Wednesday, August 31 If you’ve outgrown your winter woollies, or plan to update your cold season wardrobe, consider donating your old winter wardrobe to help someone in need. Baranduda Community Centre is collecting coats and jackets for the community swap box.

Gnocchi Making Workshop - Register your interest Would you like join chef Leti Gavioli at Baranduda Community Centre to learn the art of making gnocchi and sauces and enjoy the company of new and old friends?

Let us know you’re interested in a place for next time, simply call Baranduda Community Centre on (02) 6020 8643.

Bookings required: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643

P R O G R A M S AT B O T H B A R A N D U D A A N D F E L LT I M B E R Mary’s Afternoon Activities

Felltimber Community Centre Baranduda Community Centre

Cooking 4.30pm to 6pm Cost: $15 per child Tuesday, May 10 Thursday, June 2

Sewing (Two part series) 4pm to 6pm Cost: $25 for two sessions Tuesday, May 24 and 31 Thursday, May 12 and 19

These hands-on sessions for children provide the opportunity to learn life skills they can use for years to come led byhome economics teacher and member of the CWA Mary Grant.

Job Ready Services with Skills and Jobs Centre – TAFE Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm Felltimber Community Centre - April 6, May 4, June 1 Baranduda Community Centre - April 20, May 18 and June 15 Cost: Free Join us for free advice and support to study, grow your career or find a new direction.

Bookings required: Please contact 1300 698 233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au Jobs Victoria Advocates Baranduda Community Centre - Mondays, 9am to 1pm Felltimber Community Centre - Tuesdays, 9am to 1pm Looking for information, support or training to find a job?

Talk to your local Jobs Victoria Advocate about applying for jobs in your local area, skills and training opportunities and government and community support.

Find out more: jobs.vic.gov.au/advocates Playgroups Playgroups run on the following weekdays (excluding school holidays) at our community centres.

Baranduda Community Centre Monday

Baranduda Playgroup

9.30am to 11.30am

Monday

Multiple Birth Playgroup

10am to 12pm

Friday

Friday Playgroup

9.30am to 11.30am

Felltimber Community Centre

COMMUNITY GROUPS AT B A R A N D U D A  Floating Lotus Yoga – Wednesday evenings weekly.

Contact: Natalie Riley 0413 251 092  Baranduda Book Club – Second Tuesday evening of the month.

Contact: Jan Donohue 0408 208 660  Toastmasters – Wednesday evening every second month.

Contact: Carole McCulloch 0414 532 785  Historic Car Club Inc - First Wednesday of the month.

AT F E L LT I M B E R  Safe Seats, Safe Kids – Fourth Tuesday of the month.

Bookings https://safeseatssafekids.com.au/venues-mec/  First Aid - Monthly Contact Eclipse Education (03) 5201 0569  Wodonga Family History - Monthly on Tuesday Contact (02) 6056 3220  Wodonga Council Immunisation Sessions - Monthly on Thursday Visit https://wod.city/immunisation

Contact: Winton 0412 898 703  Baranduda Primary Defence Parents Morning Tea - Tuesday Mornings. Contact: Baranduda Primary School (02) 6020 8531

BARANDUDA COMMUNITY CENTRE

F E L LT I M B E R C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E

Please visit us at:

Please visit us at:

3 Sage Crt, Baranduda, phone (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

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 2pm, Monday to Friday.

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