Wodonga Community Centres What's On Guide Term Three 2021

W I N T E R S C H O O L H O L I D AY P R O G R A M S

RISKY KIDS Felltimber Community Centre - Tuesday, June 29 Baranduda Community Centre - Tuesday, July 6 Session one – 9.30am: 5 to 7 year olds Session two – 10.30am: 8 to 11 year olds Session three – 11.30am: 12 to 14 year olds Cost: Free Risky Kids is a 45-minute program that uses parkour and gymnastics to build kids resilience and physical literacy through exciting, interesting and non-prescriptive movement. This results in improved mental and physical health, better engagement with the world around them, increased responsibility, courage and so much more.

Bookings required as numbers are limited in line with COVIDSafe requirements. If you are unwell please do not attend.

Felltimber Community Centre on (02) 6043 4550 Baranduda Community Centre on (02) 6020 8643

Woodworking with Baranduda Community Centre - Monday, July 5 Felltimber Community Centre - Wednesday, July 7 10am to 11am Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: Free Keep the kids entertained over the school holiday period in this woodworking class with Bunnings Wodonga. Participants can get creative by making their own serving tray and then decorating their piece to take home. All equipment provided.

Bookings required as numbers are limited in line with COVIDSafe requirements. If you are unwell please do not attend.

Baranduda Community Centre on (02) 6020 8643 Felltimber Community Centre on (02) 6043 4550

Debut Private Showroom Felltimber Community Centre Monday, July 5 to Thursday, July 8 9am to 4pm Cost: $5 per person.

Planning your deb ball and looking for a dress to wear? There are more than 50 debutante dresses for you to choose from at the Felltimber Community Centre. The best part of all? They are free* to hire.

During the second week of the winter school holidays, book a time in our Debut Private Showroom to look through the entire collection of dresses and try on your favourite ones. Plus, be treated like royalty with mocktails on arrival and a sweet treat. It’s the perfect occasion to get together with a girlfriend or someone special. Bookings essential as appointments are limited in line with COVIDSafe requirements. If you are unwell please do not attend.

Bookings: (02) 6043 4550.

*Terms and conditions apply, please call or email the Felltimber Community Centre for more information.

REGULAR PROGRAMS - TERM THREE Closing the Gap on IT Tuesdays weekly.

July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31, September 14 - 12.15pm to 1pm July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7 - 2.15pm to 3pm Cost: Gold coin donation Are you someone who struggles to understand new technology? Bring along your laptop, mobile phone or smart device and learn some tips from students in the Catholic College Wodonga youth ministry class. Receive one-on-one tutoring and learn at your own pace.

Participants can also find support using the free Be Connected online training program, which is an Australian government initiative, committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians.

Bookings: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

Grandparent Know-how Tuesdays weekly.

July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31, September 14 - 12.15pm to 1pm July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7 - 2.15pm to 3pm Cost: Free Would you like to help the community and pass down your skills to the younger generation?

The centre hosts the Catholic College Wodonga youth ministry students throughout the year who assist in programs and activities that support the community. We are currently looking to engage a new volunteer to support in creating knitted blankets to donate, and nurturing the garden with produce shared with the community. This is a great way to support your community.

Bookings: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

Community Cooking Wednesdays weekly commencing July 14 (excluding school holidays).

5.30pm 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 community cooking facilitator. This program is a mix of social connection, food security and skill sharing all whilst enjoying a ‘family meal’ type of environment. Supported by the Albury Wodonga Regional Food Share. Gold coin donation optional. Strict hygiene measures are in place and all participants are to meet these. If you are unwell, please do not attend.

Bookings: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

Felltimber Road Music Group Wednesdays weekly commencing July 14 running throughout the year 6pm to 8pm Cost: Gold coin donation Bring along your guitar or other musical instruments and have some fun, share and learn new skills and work on songs together. The music group welcomes all skill levels.

Bookings: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

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

12.30pm to 2.30pm Cost: Free 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.

Bookings: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550

Please note: Bookings required as numbers are limited in line with COVIDSafe requirements. If you are unwell please do not attend.

REGULAR PROGRAMS - TERM THREE Movement to music with Murray Conservatorium Wednesdays fortnightly, July 21, August 4 and 18, September 1 and 15, 9am to 10am Cost: $10 per session The centre welcomes the Murray Conservatorium to deliver 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 a variety of music styles, encouraging the learning of musical concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to support your child’s development.

Bookings: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643

Art Class - Unlock the Artist in You Thursdays weekly, 6pm to 8pm Cost: $10 per session. Tea and coffee provided. We supply easels, pencils, A3 paper and limited acrylics. All other supplies BYO. Self-guided adult art sessions. Enjoy the company of like-minded creative individuals in the making process. Learn different techniques from each other as you share your love of art in this two-hour session.

Bookings: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 Participants are encouraged to purchase the following https://riotstores.com.au/.../artstudio-hardbound-sketch... but it is not compulsory.

Friday Night Socials Second Friday of the month, July 9, August 13 and September 10, 6pm to 8pm Cost: Gold coin donation to go towards future activities.

Fancy a Friday date? Friday Night Socials is all about getting together and getting social.

This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community and build some lifelong friendships.

This activity is part of the Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House Network Behind the Scenes at the Neighbourhood House project, funded and supported by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation through the Prevention Partnership Program. The Behind the Scenes project aims to reduce gambling related harm by creating opportunities for people to connect and participate in community activity.

Bookings: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643

Pop-up Italian Cafe Last Friday of the month, 6pm to 8pm Friday, June 25 - Lasagna Friday, July 30 - Pasta efagioli - soup Friday, August 27 – Gnocchi Cost: $15 adults, $10 children Come and enjoy a delicious Italian cuisine at our monthly Pop Up Italian Café. 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. You are encouraged to bring your own drinks and side plates to share with your family to accompany the main meal. Any BYO is to be shared only with your family group.

Bookings: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643

Please note: Bookings required as numbers are limited in line with COVIDSafe requirements. If you are unwell please do not attend.

T H E C E N T R E C O U R S E S AT B A R A N D U D A Enrol now for classes starting this July.

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 CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support

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 CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

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Classes twice weekly from 9.30am to 3pm

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Their warm and welcoming team will guide and support you throughout your learning journey.

Courses at Baranduda

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These courses are fully funded for eligible participants with no cost to you.

To find out more or to chat to an Enrolment Officer visit thecentre.vic.edu.au or call 1300 843 236

Baranduda Community Centre is proud to be working in partnership with The Centre for Continuing Education to provide skills and training to the Baranduda community.

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 Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club – Tuesdays weekly from Certificate III Education Support

5.30pm to 7pm. Contact: Chris Joss 0404 171 857

 Floating Lotus Yoga for Families – Monday afternoons weekly.

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

Become Aide

Contact: Jan Donohue 0408 208 660

 Hang out sessions – Are you aged between 18 to 25? Want a

place to hang out with young people your age? Come and hang

out, play a game, and grab something to eat. Wednesdays  Toastmasters – Third evening of the month.

Learn howWednesday to support students with literacy and numeracy,

weekly from May 12. 5pm to 7pm. Contact: headspace on

Contact: Carole McCulloch 0414 532 785 put into practice support behaviour strategies, and the022 apply 1300 332  Floating Lotus Yoga – Thursday evenings weekly.  Wodonga Council New Parent Group – Thursdays weekly principles of inclusion and diversity.

Contact: Natalie Riley 0413 251 092

1.30pm to 3pm. Contact: Wodonga Council (02) 6022 9300  The Border Church of Christ – Sundays weekly.

Duration: 2 days per week for 19 weeks (runs concurrently withImmunisations – Third Thursday of the month Wodonga Council

Contact: Tim Neithe 0400 773 037

4pm to 5pm.

Contact: Wodonga Council on (02) 6022 9300 1 day a week for work placement 15 weeks)

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 Wodonga Family History Society – Third Thursday of the month

from 5pm to 9pm. Contact: Wendy Cooksey 0447 035 725 Classes start at 9.00 am and finish at 2.30 pm (with a 30 minute break for lunch)

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 Call for committee members – Baranduda and Felltimber community centres are calling for members of our community to join our Start Date: 1 February 2018, numbers permitting

committee. To find out more about the committee and what is involved, please feel free to contact our staff. See contact details below.

• Fees will depend on eligibility, and can range from: Concession $639.16; VTG

 Social Club facilitator required. Felltimber Community Centre is currently on the look out for a fun, energetic, community-minded individual Eligible $1,725.78; VTG Ineligible $4,071.90

who loves to organise social activities. The facilitator would need to commit to working Friday evenings once a month over a six month

period. This is a paid position. For more information contact the co-ordinator on 0466 471 215 or (02) 6043 4550.

• Minimum number of participants 8 to 10

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