Ashburton Community Centre Course Guide

July - December 2014
October Edition - updated monthly!
www.ashburtoncc.org.au
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Ashburton Community Centre
Course Guide
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
So You Think You Can’t Run*
Pilates Before Pickup*
Join a qualified personal trainer in this fun, gentle introductory training program to motivate you to get off the
couch and run 3km. All ages welcome. Anyone can run
with the right technique, support and encouragement.
Mon+Th 9:15-10am 28-Jul for 10 classes $130
Mon+Th 9:15-10am 20-Octfor 10 classes $130
Join us to stretch out, relax and strengthen your core
before pick up. Build your flexibility, muscle strength,
coordination and balance.
Tues 2-3pm 22-Jul for 9 classes $126
Tues 2-3pm 14-Oct for 8 classes $112
Your Healthy Spine
A balanced approach to exercise, this class combines the
gentle stretches of Yoga with the core-strengthening and
postural improvement of Pilates.
Wed 11-12pm
23-Jul for 9 classes $126
Wed 11-12pm
15-Oct for 8 classes $112
Are your back/neck /shoulders tired and aching? Enhance your life and feel well again through mindful
movements with a qualified instructor.
Wed 12-1:30pm 23-Jul for 9 classes $144
Wed 12-1:30pm 15-Octfor 10 classes $160
Thurs 7:30-9pm
24-Jul for 9 classes $144
Thurs 7:30-9pm
9-Oct for 10 classes $160
* PLEASE NOTE:
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD OVER
THE MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND
SAT 1 NOV - TUES 4 NOV
Yoga and Pilates
“It’s no coincidence
that four of the six
letters in HEALTH
are HEAL”
- Ed Northstrum
HEALTH AND WELL BEING CLASSES DESIGNED
WITH 50+ IN MIND
Body, Tone and Exercise Classes (50+)*
Improve your fitness as a qualified exercise instructor
guides you through a program of gentle exercises. Body
tone and exercise to music. Come and enjoy!
Mon 11:30-12:30pm14-Jul ongoing
$6.50/class
Tues 9:30-10:30am29-Julongoing
$6.50/class
Fri 9:30-10:30am25-Julongoing
$6.50/class
Keep Fit (Strength and Conditioning)*
Have fun, make friends and keep fit as a qualified instructor guides you through weights, stretching, cardio
fitness and strengthening exercises.
Tues 10:45-11:45am29-Jul ongoing $6.50/session
Fri
10:45-11:45am25-Jul ongoing $6.50/session
Yoga Beginners with Maeve (50+)
Join us to learn the basics to develop flexibility, stamina
and awareness. The class is conducted in a relaxed, safe
and friendly atmosphere and structured around postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. No experience necessary.
Thurs 7:45 - 8:45pm 24-Jul for 9 classes $130
Thurs 7:45 - 8:45pm 16-Octfor 9 classes $130
160 High Street, Ashburton 3147
[email protected]
9885 7952
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Meditation Pure and Simple (Experienced)
Join us to experience stress relief and inner peace
through guided visualisation, mindfullness and breathing. Some experience required.
Wed 2-3pm 23-Jul for 8 classes $80
Wed 2-3pm 5-Nov for 6 classes $60
Meditation Pure and Simple (Beginners)
Join us to experience stress relief and inner peace
through guided visualisation and breathing. Practice
focusing and mindfulness in a welcoming and inclusive
environment. Beginners welcome.
Thurs 10-11am
7-Aug for 6 classes $60
Thurs 10-11am
6-Nov for 6 classes $60
Yoga Hatha Continuing with Maeve
Yoga Hatha Continuing with Mary*
Integral Yoga for health and well being that is suitable
for all ages. Asanas, pranayama and
relaxation. Best for experienced people.
Mon 9:30-10:30am 21-Jul for 9 classes $130
Mon 9:30-10:30am 13-Octfor 8 classes $115
Yoga Hatha Beginners with Mary*
Integral Yoga suitable for all ages. Asanas, pranayama
and relaxation for health and wellbeing. Ideal for beginners.
Tues 9:30-10:30am 22-Jul for 9 classes $130
Tues 9:30-10:30am 14-Octfor 8 classes $115
Tues 11:00-12:00pm22-Jul for 8 classes $115
Tues 11:00-12:00pm14-Oct for 8 classes $115
A class with those who have some experience of Yoga.
Join us to continue to explore the rich traditions that
Yoga has to offer. Develop your techniques and practices to promote health and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.
Thurs 6:30-7:30pm 24-Jul for 9 classes $130
Thurs 6:30-7:30pm 16-Octfor 9 classes $130
TECHNOLOGY, MUSIC AND COOKING CLASSES
DESIGNED WITH 50+ IN MIND
ipad For Seniors
Join this small group to learn how to get the most
out of your iPad. You will need to bring your own
device.
Mon 11-Aug + Mon 18-Aug 10-1pm
$105
Mon 17-Nov + Mon 24-Nov 10-1pm
$105
Acoustic Jamming Session
Acoustic Folk Group - all welcome! Guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, autoharp - no amps,
no mikes. Get together with likeminded musicians in this folk music jamming session. Please
call the centre to confirm attendance.
First and Third Friday (7:30pm) of every month
$4.00 / session
Cake Decorating
Great for beginners. Learn the tricks to make professional looking cakes. Learn piping, flood work,
decorative plaque making, cake covering and fondant
work. Make your child’s own professional looking
birthday cake. A sample is available in the ACC foyer
to see what you could make!
Sat 1-3:30pm
2-Aug for 6 wks
$100
Sat
1-3:30pm
25-Octfor 6 wks
$100
Blues Music Jamming Session
Get together with likeminded musicians in this folk
music jamming session. Please call the centre to confirm attendance.
2nd and 4th Friday (8pm) of every month $4.00 /
session
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
French beginners (L1)*
Riddles through the Ages*
Travelling to France or just want to learn a romantic
language? All abilities catered for.
Tues
7-9pm
22-Jul for 8 classes $170
Tues
7-9pm
14-Oct for 8 classes $170
Riddling is an ancient art form that crosses time zones
and civilizations. Participants in the course will be introduced to early Greek and Roman riddles and those of the
Anglo Saxons.This is a wonderful opportunity to exercise
the brain, a kind of mental gymnastics!
Mon 10-11:30am
20-Oct for 4 classes $75
French beginners
Learn French from an experienced and welcoming
French tutor. Beginners welcome.
Wed 6.30-8.30pm 23-Jul for 8 classes $170
Wed 6:30-8:30pm 15-Oct for 8 classes $170
Get happy with GPMA
Learn how to set and achieve one goal at a time to
improve your happiness. Understand what makes goal
setting really work - and how to make it work for you.
Classes conducted by Anne McMahon Life and Business
Coach, NLP and ACL Leadership Practitioner.
Thurs 7:30-9:30pm 16-Oct for 6 classes $160
Italian (L1)*
Learn Italian in a fun and interactive way. Expand
on your current understanding in a supportive and
friendly environment.
Mon 1-2.30pm 18-Aug for 6 classes $115
Mon 1-2.30pm 13-Oct
for 7 classes $132
* PLEASE NOTE:
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD OVER
THE MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND
SAT 1 NOV - TUES 4 NOV
Literature*
Join a great group of people to discuss literary works
with a qualified and experienced tutor. A new text is
explored each term. Call the centre for further details.
Tues 1-3pm 29-Jul for 6 classes
$92
Tues 1-3pm 11-Nov for 5 classes
$78
JUST FOR KIDS
Kid’s Art Club (7-12 yrs)*
Learn in a fun environment. Create original art works
using the techniques ranging from painting and drawing
to 3D sculpture. Class taken by a qualified artist and
primary teacher. A materials list will be provided upon
enrolment.
Mon 4-5:30pm
4-Aug for 7 classes $115
Mon 4-5:30pm
13-Octfor 7 classes $115
Tues 4-5:30pm
5-Aug for 7 classes $115
Tues 4-5:30pm
14-Octfor 7 classes $115
Kid’s Music and Dance (8 months - 5 years)
Music classes for children. Sing and dance, musical stories and much more!
Wed 11-11:45am 8-Oct for 9 classes
$108 and $72 for siblings Call: 0400 328 832
160 High Street, Ashburton 3147
Kid’s Clay Play (7-12 years)
Play with your imagination and lots of squishy clay!
Working with clay helps to develop fine motor skills
and imaginations.
Wed 3:45 - 5:15pm 15 Oct for 8 classes
$120
Kids in the Kitchen
This class is suitable for primary children
“This is so much fun!” After school cooking classes for
children. Bring out your budding Master Chef Junior!
Come along to this fun filled class with your friends to
learn how to cook yummy food! Meet other kids in the
community and then take your recipe home to make it
with your family. You are welcome to join at any time,
pro rata fees will apply.
Wed 4-5:30pm
13-Aug for 6 wks
$80
Wed 4-5:30pm
15-Octfor 6 wks
$80
[email protected]
9885 7952
CREATIVE PURSUITS
Watercolour with Peter Spruch
(Beginners)
Jewelry Making with Maria
Peter Spruch is a professional artist, past president of
the Hawthorn Artist Society and teacher of watercolour
painting. Develop your painting skills and individual
style in a friendly atmosphere. Experience in watercolour is not essential. Suitable for all levels.
Wed 7-9pm 30-Jul for 8 classes
Wed 7-9pm 15-Octfor 8 classes
$130
$130
Enjoy exploring drawing principals and skills whilst
connecting with the thinking involved in major art
movements. All levels welcome.
Fri
9:45-12pm 25-Jul for 6 classes $120
Fri
9:45-12pm 17-Octfor 8 classes $160
Fri
1-3:15pm
25-Jul for 6 classes $120
Fri
1-3:15pm
17-Octfor 8 classes $160
Working from life and observation is the best way to
improve your drawing skills.The class is suitable for
beginners and those more experienced. Working on
an easel in charcoal, but also in graphite and pastel
on large paper. You will go home with several drawings each session.
Sat
11am-1pm 2-Aug for 8 classes $190
Sat
11am-1pm 18-Octfor 8 classes $190
Bobbin Lace*
These classes are for beginners or lace makers who
have some knowledge of Torchon lace and want to
advance their skills to a higher level. Start with the
basics and then move on to more difficult techniques
and other types of lace.
Tues 1-3pm 15-Jul for 9 classes $149
Tues 1-3pm 7-Oct for 8 classes $133
“My art tutor is so great, I have
gone from 20% to 100% in just a
few weeks!”
Maxine Wade is a professional artist and teacher of
watercolour painting and drawing. Come and join a fun
and friendly group to develop your painting skills and
individual style. Suitable for beginners and experienced
painters.
Tues 1:30-3:30pm 15-Jul for 10 classes $163
Tues 1:30-3:30pm 7-Oct for 9 classes $147
Chinese Painting
Join award-winning Echo Wu to learn the traditional
flower-and-bird Chinese painting. Learn the basic
brush strokes, techniques and use of water, inks and
colours on rice paper. Beginners and experienced
painters welcome.
Wed 10-12pm
16-Jul for 9 classes $163
Wed 10-12pm
8-Oct for 10 classes $180
160 High Street, Ashburton 3147
Tues 12:30-2:30pm 14-Oct for 2 hours $30
Sat
3:00-5:00pm 15-Nov for 2 hours $30
Drawing and Thinking
Life Drawing with Maxine Wade*
Watercolour with Maxine Wade*
Learn to make your own jewelry or a gift for someone special. Using beads supplied by the tutor, you
will leave the session/s with your own hand made
piece of art. Samples of what you will make are
available in the office.
French Polishing
Learn how to French Polish an antique piece from a
fully qualified professional. Bring your own project to
work on. Materials list provided.
Tues 7:30-9:30pm 5-Aug for 6 classes $126
Tues 7:30-9:30pm 11-Nov for 4 classes $85
Acrylic Painting with Lisa O’Keefe*
Approach acrylics with fresh eyes, new ideas and a
sense of adventure. Learn more about materials, mediums and colour, from a professional artist. By the end
of term you should have a real feeling for paint, while
having lots of fun. $10 for materials to be paid on the
first night to the tutor.
Tues 7-9pm 22-Jul for 9 classes $199
Tues 7-9pm 14-Octfor 8 classes $175
[email protected]
9885 7952
Watercolour with Alan Rawady*
Alan Rawady is a professional artist and teacher of
watercolour painting and drawing. Develop your painting skills and individual style in a friendly atmosphere.
Experience in watercolour is desired. Not suitable for
beginners.
Mon 1-3pm 21-Jul for 8 classes $130
Mon 1-3pm 13-Octfor 8 classes $130
WORKSHOPS
Asian Cooking Workshops
Join the super talented Suzanne Aaltonen-Stroud,
to learn how to make meals from Laos, Burma and
Cambodia. Hands on cooking class. Eat what you
prepare!
Sat 10-1pm 2-Aug $35
Sat 10-1pm 13-Sept $35
Sat 10-1pm 18-Oct $35
Parenting Sessions by Parentzone.
All Sessions are FREE but bookings are essential.
Call Julia on 9735 6190 or 0400 866 495.
How to make discipline work
Thurs 10-12pm
16-Oct
Why do kids behave the way they do?
Thurs 10-12pm
23-Oct
What are ‘positive rules’?
Thurs 10-12pm
30-Oct
Resilience and how to teach it to your children
Thurs10-12pm
13-Nov
Emotional Intelligence and anger.
Thurs 10-12pm
20-Nov
Make personalised Christmas cards
Working with an experienced and professional artist,
learn techniques to make beautiful and unique Christmas for your friends and family.
Tues 4-5:30pm 9-Dec for 1 class $25
Soft Sculpture Santa
Make a beautiful embellished felt Santa. Learn this
fabulous skill from an experienced and professional
artist
Tues 4-5:30pm 2-Dec for 1 class $25
Floral Art
Learn how to produce stunning arrangements like a
professional. All styles of arrangements are covered.
Beginners and experienced welcome. Flowers not
included.
Thurs 10-12pm
17-Jul for 4 classes $65
Thurs 10-12pm
21-Aug for 4 classes $65
Thurs 10-12pm
9-Oct for 4 classes $65
Thurs 10-12pm
20-Novfor 4 classes $65
* PLEASE NOTE:
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD OVER
THE MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND
SAT 1 NOV - TUES 4 NOV
Beginners Cryptic Crosswords
Do you avoid cryptic crosswords because they are too
hard? Learn from Barbara how these puzzles work
for some fantastic mental exercise!
Monday 10:30-11:30am 10 Nov for 4 classes $16
Meditation Workshop
This meditation retreat is designed to allow you to
experience and enhance your meditative practices
in an environment that is both nurturing and supportive. Feel connected and grounded, but also at
ease with yourself. All welcome.
Please phone the centre to express your interest.
The Creation of Happiness
Slow down and practice a variety of practical, user-friendly meditative and relaxation techniques for
mindfulness and stress relief. Suitable for all ages
and levels of fitness
Sat 3-5pm 25-Oct $40
Make your own Christmas Centre Piece
Get ready for your big family Christmas lunch by
making your own gorgeous centre piece. Learn from
an experienced and professional artist how to make a
stunning addition to your table.
Tues 4-5:30pm 25-Nov for 1 class
$25
ADULT COOKING CLASSES
South East Asian Street Food
Amazing Appetisers
Join the super talented Suzanne Aaltonen-Stroud, in
this hugely popular cooking class. Learn how to make
meals such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Asian dumplings and Yellow Curry. New menus each course. A
hands on cooking class. Eat everything you prepare!
Mon 10-12:30pm 11-Aug for 3 classes $55
Mon 10-12:30pm 27-Octfor 3 classes $55
Impress friends at your next dinner party or save
money by doing your own catering for a birthday
party. Learn how to make scallion cakes, nori rolls,
sticky wings and many other types of finger foods.
A hands on cooking class.
Mon 10-12:30pm 24-Novfor 3 classes $60
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER
Mah-Jong Group (Western) ($4.00)
Walking for Health and Fitness ($1.00)
Mah Jong (Western) lessons
Book Group ($4.00)
Wednesdays
Fridays
9.15am -12.15pm
12.30pm - 3.45pm
Sharpen your mind with this time honoured game
of strategy. Learn the rules and expand the hand you
play (Western only)
Fri
12:30-3:45pm 10-Octfor 5 wks
$40
Acoustic Jamming Session
Acoustic Folk Group - all welcome! Guitar, banjo,
mandolin, ukulele, flute, autoharp - no amps, no
mikes! First and third Friday of every month $4.00 /
session
Blues Music Jamming Session
Guitar, keyboards, harps, kits (within reason), your
voice and amps (minimal)
2nd and 4th Friday of every month $4.00 / session
Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Thursday (1st week of every month)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Patchwork and Quilting Group ($4.00)
Thursdays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Spinners and Knitters ($4.00)
Wednesday (2nd and 4th week of the month)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
French Polishing ($4.00)
Bring your own item and join others with an
interest in French Polishing
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ROOMS FOR HIRE
The centre has a variety of rooms for hire from $20 per hour.
Please visit www.ashburtoncc.org.au or call 9885 7952 for more details.
HOW TO ENROL
Centre Membership is required to enrol in any course longer than 2 classes. 2014 membership fees are
$10 (Adults) and $5 (Children under 18 yrs) and are valid until December 31st 2014. Enrolments may be
made in person, or by telephone during office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm, or by mail. An annual membership fee of $10 (adults) or $5 (children) is applicable for any course longer than two weeks
Courses may be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers to proceed so early bookings are desirabl
ASHBURTON
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Seniors
Festival
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Ashburton Community Centre
Time: 12:30pm Tuesday 7th October, 2014
Guest Speaker: Jenny Biggin
Jenny Biggin is a dynamic Health and Fitness tutor at the Ashburton Community Centre. Full of energy and a wonderful zest
for life and living, Jenny will present a highly entertaining story
of her experiences in the Seniors Health and Fitness industry
over her 30+ year career. All welcome.
Cost: FREE for Ashburton CC members, gold coin donation for
non members. Please call 9885 7952 for catering purposes.
Trial Health and Well Being Classes:
Body, Tone and Exercise for 50+
Monday 6th October 11:30-12:30pm
Body, Tone and Exercise for 50+
Tuesday 7th October 9:30 - 10:30am
Strength and Conditioning for 50+
Tuesday 7th October 10:45 - 11:45am
Body, Tone and Exercise for 50+
Friday 10th October 9:30-10:30am
Strength and Conditioning for 50+
Friday 10th October 10:45 - 11:45am
Ashburton Community Centre
High Street, Ashburton
9885 7952
[email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS
a: 160 High Street,
Ashburton 3147
e: [email protected]
inspiring commYOUnity
All
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$6.50
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 2:30pm

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