P R O G R A M S AT F E L LT I M B E R Tai Chi Tuesdays, October 4 to November 29 5.30pm to 6.30pm Thursdays, October 6 to December 1 10am to 11am Cost: $10 per session Relax, recharge and rejuvenate in a session for all ages. Clear your mind and energise your body as you experience ancient, simple Tai Chi moving meditations drawn from nature. Highly qualified tutor Carol Smith will guide you through the sessions and ensure you have fun while building core strength. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a drink bottle.
Safe Seats, Safe Kids Tuesday, October 25 and November 22 10am to 2pm Cost: Free Is your child travelling safely? 70 per cent of child car restraints are incorrectly installed or used, posing a serious safety risk to children travelling in those restraints. Parents and carers (including grandparents!) can book in a free child car restraint fitting or check. Bookings: https://safeseatssafekids.com.au/venues-mec/
Sunday Breakfasts Sundays, October 30, November 20 and December 18 9.30am to 11am Cost: Free We may not be able to make you breakfast in bed, but we can spoil you with a free breakfast by the lake. Each month Felltimber Community Centre will host Sunday Breakfast. Come along and meet new people, enjoy your meal and soak up the beautiful surrounds. Kids will be entertained with activities and you can discover what programs and events are coming up at the centre. Supported by Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare. Craft ‘n’ Cuppa Fridays weekly throughout the year (excluding public holidays). 12.30pm to 2.30pm Cost: Gold coin optional 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.
Jobs Victoria Advocates Tuesdays, October 4 to December 20 By appointment 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 Bookings essential. Please call Maranatha on 0456 806 956 to make an appointment. This program is also available by appointment at Baranduda Community Centre on Mondays.
Bookings required. Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 or cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au
THIS TERMS TOP PICKS Create and Connect Baranduda Community Centre Thursdays fortnightly from October 6 to December 15 7pm to 9pm Cost: Gold coin donation
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Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to get creative with others in a safe space where you can find inspiration and social connection. Demonstrate and share your knowledge with the group while in a supportive environment. Some materials provided.
Bushfire Planning Workshops Felltimber Community Centre Monday, October 10, 10am to 11.30am Tuesday, November 1, 1pm to 2.30pm Friday, December 2, 10am to 11.30am
Baranduda Community Centre Thursday, October 20, 10am to 11.30am Wednesday, November 9, 4pm to 5.30pm Friday, December 9, 10am to 11.30am
Cost: Free Are you prepared for a bushfire? Come along to speak with the Country Fire Authority and learn how to prepare for a bushfire. You will learn what to do at home in the event of a bushfire and how to best prepare your property leading up to the bushfire season and leave with a fire safety plan. Children are welcome. RSVP required for catering purposes.
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Culinary Gents
Wednesday, October 5
Felltimber Community Centre
Baranduda Community Centre 10.30am to 12pm
Thursday, October 6 5.30pm to 7.30pm Cost: Free
Felltimber Community Centre 1.30pm to 3pm A free, informative session about protecting your rights; money, ageing and family; and planning ahead. With plenty of time for questions afterwards. Bookings required.
Join us for a fun and interactive experience in the kitchen and enjoy the art of cooking. Whether you are a novice or more experienced, learn with other men, and be surprised by what you can create and enjoy!
How to Live at Home for Longer
Italian Masterclass for Seniors
Thursday, October 6
Baranduda Community Centre
Felltimber Community Centre 10.30am to 12pm
Friday, October 7 6pm to 8pm Cost: Free
Baranduda Community Centre 1.30pm to 3pm A free seminar tailored for those aged over 65 who want to know how to access government-funded subsidies to help them live happily at home for longer.
Learn the art of Italian cooking with resident chef Leti Gavioli. Join a fun and entertaining food journey in the company of friends. A Seniors Celebration special, this program would normally cost $40.
Bookings required. Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 or cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au OR Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 or cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au
P R O G R A M S AT B A R A N D U D A Movement to Music Wednesdays fortnightly from September 21 to December 14 9am to 10am Cost: $10 per session The Murray Conservatorium will 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.
Italian Cooking Masterclass Fridays, 6pm to 8pm October 14 - Aniseed biscuits November 4 - Pannacotta Cost: $40 per person, $30 concession Dive into an immersive cooking experience with resident chef Leti Gavioli as she takes you on a fun and entertaining food journey to her home country of Italy. While being entertained by your host, you’ll learn how to make Italian cuisine and sauces in the company of friends. Back to Basics with Bob - Cooking for Blokes Fridays, October 21 and December 2 6pm to 8pm Cost: $30 per session Enjoy an evening of cooking and socialising just for blokes in a relaxed environment. Bob Currie will assist you to make easy, tasty and affordable dishes for yourself and others.
Pop-Up Italian Cafe Fridays, 6pm to 8pm October 28 - Gnocchi November 18 - Polpette in bianco (meatballs without tomato sauce) December 16 - Home-made pasta with tuna $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 and meet other locals. Baranduda Playgroup Mondays (during school terms) 9.30am to 11.30am Cost: $4 per family per session Join us for playgroup! We have lots of outdoor and indoor educational toys, suitable for all ages. Please bring a hat for outdoor play, towel and change of clothes for water play. BYO allergy friendly snacks and drinks. All welcome to attend. Enquiries: barandudaplaygroup@gmail.com
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. Any excess produce will support our free community pantry at Felltimber Community Centre.
Bookings required. Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 or cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au
S P R I N G 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 - Wednesday, September 21 Baranduda Community Centre – Wednesday, September 28 Times: 9.30am to 10.15am (5 to 7 years) 10.30am to 11.15am (8 to 11 years) 11.30am to 12.15pm (12 to 14 years) Cost: $10 per child 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. Gardening Club with Bunnings Baranduda Community Centre Monday, September 26 Felltimber Community Centre Wednesday, September 28 Times: 9.30am to 10.30am (6 to 9 years) 11am to 12pm (10+ years) Cost: Free Spring into the garden these school holidays with Bunnings. Get your hands dirty as you decorate a terracotta pot that you will fill with a plant. Participants can then take home their creation to admire and their plant to nurture. Drama Games with Alyce Fisher Felltimber Community Centre - Monday, September 19 Baranduda Community Centre - Thursday, September 22 10am to 11.30am Cost: $10 per child Calling all drama enthusiasts! Are you excellent at silly walks? How about pretending to be ridiculous characters? Or perhaps you want to play drama games? Join all-round dramatic human Alyce Fisher, who will guide you through a fun morning full of drama games and perhaps some silly walks Bookings required. Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 or cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au OR Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 or cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au
COMMUNITY GROUPS AT B A R A N D U D A Floating Lotus Yoga (Gentle Hatha Flow) – Wednesdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact: Natalie Riley 0413 251 092 Floating Lotus Yoga (Slow and Gentle) – Fridays, 10am to 11am Contact: Natalie Riley 0413 251 092 Baranduda Book Club – Second Tuesday of the month Contact: Baranduda Community Centre (02) 6020 8643 Belly Dancing – Thursdays during school terms Contact: Sam info@borderbellydance.com Wodonga Council Immunisation Sessions - Monthly on Thursday Visit https://wod.city/immunisation
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First Aid - Regular sessions Enquiries: Felltimber Community Centre (02) 6043 4550 Wodonga Family History - Monthly on Tuesday Contact: (02) 6056 3220 Personal Best Physiotherapy - by appointment Contact: (02) 6056 6616 Belly Dancing - Tuesdays during school terms Contact: Sam info@borderbellydance.com Wodonga Council Immunisation Sessions - Monthly on Thursday Visit https://wod.city/immunisation Quilters Connect for a Cause - Thursdays, 10am to noon Visit www.facebook.com/craftersconnects4ACause
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.