Available courses
Seasonal changes in your garden
Tuesday 16th March 10.00-11.30am
Come along to this workshop where we talk of the seasonal changes and how we can manage the last of our summer crops and tend to the soil as we head into autumn
Pests or Friends? How to manage those that live in and around the garden
Tuesday 23rd February 10.00-11.30am
Find ways to identify different pests in your garden. Look at ways to treat them organically so that you encourage the good pests to come along.
Relaunch the Community Garden Take 2
Tuesday 2nd February 10.00-11.30am
We were all ready to go last year until COVID came. Well guess what the garden is ready and so are we, so come along and see what’s been hap-pening in the Community Garden and what plans we have in store.
A morning of ideas, garden tips and great company so come along.
Individual Plots
Don’t have the room for a garden of your own or would just like some addi-tional space?
If you would like a plot in our Community Garden contact Kim at community_garden@ehills.org.au for more details.
Garden Group
Come and join Kim in the Community Garden at 11 Hellyer Way from 9.30-11.30 each week, when we can get together to tend to individual/community plots, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. Each week at 10am Kim will gather the group for a tip of the week, so if you want to gather some handy advice pop in to find out more.
People of all gardening abilities are welcomed to the garden which is oper-ated under current COVID guidelines, so garden participants will need to bring their own gloves and garden hand tools.
For more details contact community_garden@ehills.org.au or 97003789 to find out more.
Experiment with different art techniques and mediums including acrylic paint, watercolour paint, print making, charcoal and pastel, mixed media art and fabric art. Produce an interesting new piece of art each week and learn some new art skills. Suitable for all levels. All materials provided.
THURSDAY 12.30pm-2.30pm 18 Feb—25 Mar (6 weeks)
Cost: $50.00 for 6 weeks or casual $10.00 per class
- Teacher: Course Admin
CRAFT and CHAT—On site or on Zoom
This friendly group is to open to all whatever your art/craft skill level. Space is available for you to spread out your equipment and materials to enjoy crafting the day away at the Centre or stay at home and Zoom in. Do your own project, eg knitting, art, card making, scrapbooking, patch-work, painting and come along to chat and share ideas.
First FRIDAY of the month (at Centre) 9.30am-1.30pm 5 Feb, 5 Mar
Zoom EVERY Friday 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
CRAFT, CARDS and CHAT ZOOM GROUP
Craft and chat the night away with like-minded people. Open to anyone who would like some company, just Zoom in on your phone or device. Sessions are free, zoom link will be sent upon enrolment.
FRIDAY 7.00-10.00pm 5 Feb—26 Mar (8 weeks)
Cost: Free (Annual enrolment fee payable $10.00 or $5.00 conc.)
CUPPA and CHAT ZOOM GROUP
A friendly welcoming group for anyone who feels not ready to venture out but would still like to make a social connection and have a chat using Zoom on your phone, tablet or computer. Sessions are free, just complete an online enrolment form and we will send you the zoom link.
MONDAY 10.30am-11.30am 1 Feb—29 Mar (8 weeks)
Cost: Free (Annual enrolment fee payable $10.00 or $5.00 conc.)
Discover the world of papercraft and enjoy making handmade greeting cards. You will be shown the basics and learn techniques to make cards in a small friendly group environment.
THURSDAY 12.30pm-2.30pm 4 Mar - 25 Mar (4 weeks)
Cost: $30.00 (includes all materials)
A friendship group for people interested in card making or papercraft. BYO materials/projects and craft with company and a cuppa.
TUESDAY 12.00pm-2.30pm 2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week
Don’t miss these fabulous card-making workshops. Try out different techniques using inks, stamps, dies, and more. Includes materials.
BYO basic tool kit, eg scissors, glue, tape.
Stampin! Up! With Michelle
WEDNESDAY 10.00am-12.00pm 17 Feb Cost: $20.00
WEDNESDAY 10.00am-12.00pm 17 Mar Cost: $20.00
This group is for card making or scrapbooking enthusiasts. Set aside time to get together with other crafty people to share ideas or to complete those unfinished paper projects. BYO own materials.
MONDAY 12.15pm-2.45pm
1 Feb—29 Mar (8 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week No group 8 Mar
A friendly group for all levels, from beginners to advanced (our friendly volunteer can show beginners how to get started). Enjoy some company and a chat while you knit or crochet. You can either knit a pro-ject for yourself or you may like to knit for charity. BYO needles and wool.
WEDNESDAY 12.30pm-2.30pm
3 Feb—31 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week
For anyone who loves patchwork and quilting and enjoys sharing ideas. New members must have basic skills in patchwork and quilting as there is no tutor. BYO projects and equipment.
TUESDAY 9.30am-12.00noon
2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week
Choose and work on your own projects (whether it is patchwork or embroi-dery) with help and advice from the tutor. For the beginner the tutor can help select designs, teach techniques and give suggestions on colours.
WEDNESDAY 12.45pm-2.45pm 3 Feb—24 Mar (8 weeks)
or THURSDAY 9.30am-12.00noon 4 Feb—25 Mar (8 weeks)
Cost: $80.00 plus materials
Made with Love Quilters are a dedicated group of ladies who make quilts for charity. They would love anyone who is interested to come along and help out, all materials are supplied to make the quilts. Come for a few hours or stay all day - BYO lunch.
Last FRIDAY of the month 26 Feb, 26 Mar
Second MONDAY of the month 8 Feb, 15 Mar
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm Cost: $3.00 per session
Boomerang Bags is a community initiaitive where volunteers make reusable bags from recycled fabric and provide them to the community as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Help make bags at the fortnightly sewing bees. All ages welcome and no experience required. Free event. No bookings needed. Enquiries - Amanda on 0422 529 573 or BBEndeavourhills@gmail.com.
6-9pm, 2nd Wednesday of every month
1-5pm, 4th Saturday of every month.
- Teacher: Course Admin
YOGA
Introducing Yoga classes for everyone. Learn Yoga, relaxation and meditation. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat along.
Phone Sharon on 0419 308 475 for bookings and enquiries.
TUESDAY 3.00pm-4.00pm 2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: $55.00 for the term or $7.00 per class
Zumba combines hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a unique fitness program that is so much fun you won’t even count it as hard work.
Phone Claudia on 0481 170 788 for bookings and enquiries.
MONDAY 7.00pm-8.00pm From 15 Feb Cost: $12.00 per class
WEDNESDAY 7.00pm-8.00pm From 17 Feb Cost: $12.00 per class
Come and join us for beginner / intermediate Pilates mat classes, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. This class focuses on core stability, flexibility, postural control, breathing, alignment and rehabilitation. Please bring a drink bottle, mat and towel. For bookings and enquiries phone Leigh on 0422 438 774 or 9792 4238.
THURSDAY 7.30pm-8.30pm 28 Jan—1 Apr (10 weeks)
Cost: $18.00 per class—pay in advance for term;
or casual rate of $25.00 per class
Promotes harmony of mind and body. Tai Chi is meditation in motion, movements are slow and gentle. Classes include muscle stretching and relaxation. Suitable for all ages. For bookings and enquiries phone Sandra 0402 739 702.
MONDAY 2.00pm-3.00pm 1 Feb—29 Mar (8 weeks)
No class 8 Mar
Cost: $100.00 per 10 week term or $12.00 per class
Concession: $80.00 per 10 week term or $10.00 per class
Free classes!
Learn meditation on the inner light. A simple but effective method to bring out your innermost qualities, enhance your powers of concentration and benefit you at the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual levels. For bookings & enquiries call Sharon 0419 308 475.
TUESDAY 1.45pm-2.45pm 2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: Free!
ENGLISH
This class focuses on general English and learning skills to help you with everyday living. A mixed level class suitable for all speaking levels. This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
MONDAY 9.00am-1.00pm 1 Feb—1 Apr (8 weeks)
No class 8 Mar
Cost: *$32.00; Concession: $15.00 *Government funded rate
Improve your reading, writing and speaking skills in this small and friendly class. Practise your conversation skills to assist you with shopping, banking and other everyday tasks. Gain the confidence to go on to further study or get a job. Suitable for beginners to intermediate.
Students must be permanent residents or Australian citizens to be eligible for this government funded class.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
TUESDAY 9.00am-1.00pm 2 Feb - 30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: *38.00; Concession: $15.00
WEDNESDAY 9.00am-1.00pm 3 Feb - 31 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: *$38.00; Concession: $15.00
THURSDAY (ZOOM) 9.00am-1.00pm 4 Feb - 1 Apr (9 weeks)
Cost: *$38.00; Concession: $15.00 *Government funded rate
Get together with other people who share your interest in computers and the Internet. This is an informal group for people who have basic computer knowledge, and would like to socialise while exploring new computer programs and functions and to extend their computer knowhow.
THURSDAY 9.45am-11.45am 4 Feb—1 Apr (9 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week
In a small group setting, learn how to set up an email, browse the internet, use Facebook and Skype, get tips about online safety and much more. Suitable for people who have completed one of our computer classes or have some computer experience.
TUESDAY 10.00am-12.00pm 2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: $3.00 per week
English and Maths tuition for Prep to Year 10 students. Individualised extension and remedial programs, mathematical skills, creative writing techniques, ICAS, NAPLAN & scholarship preparation. Call to book your free assessment. Find out more at http://www.lynnslearning.com
MONDAY 3.45pm-6.45pm
1 Feb—29 Mar (9 weeks)
Bookings: Phone 9796 8779
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Do you have trouble with managing money and financial matters? A financial counsellor will be available for appointment for free counselling advice. Phone 9700 3789 to register your interest in using his service.
Counselling provided for grief and loss, criticism, fear, guilt, anger, abuse, low self-esteem, abandonment, loneliness and other issues. Manini’s (the counsellor) qualifications are a B.A., a Diploma of Holistic Counselling and she is a member of HTA and AHHCA. Counselling is free for all members of the community over 21 years of age. All client information and data is strictly confidential. Bookings essential—phone Manini on 0430 511 832 or email belief.hope@hotmail.com
THURSDAY by appointment (between 9.00am-3.00pm)
25 Feb—1 Apr (6 weeks)
COVID-19 RECOVERY AND WELLBEING COURSE
If you have been under a great deal of stress, not just from isolation, but from caring and teaching children, caring for elderly parents, family issues and suchlike this course will provide opportunities and practices for crea-tivity, self care and relaxation practices. These workshops will include mindfulness activities, discussion, sensory and art activities. These activi-ties will be based around diverse mediums of art such as watercolour, journaling, mandalas and collage maps that participants can use regularly to enhance their mental health and sense of well-being.
Bookings essential—phone 9700 3789.
Proudly supported by City of Casey Community Grant.
THURSDAY 10.30am-1.30pm 4 Mar—1 Apr (4 weeks)
Cost: Free No session 18/3
All women welcome, kids too, at Wasema (Women’s Association SE Melbourne Australia). A place to meet new friends, chat, learn new things, do something together, and of course have a cup of tea! See you there, drop in to say ’Hello’.
TUESDAY 10.00am-12.00pm
2 Feb—30 Mar (9 weeks)
Cost: Free
Join us to celebrate Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday. We will be flipping pancakes for you to enjoy with yummy toppings. All money raised goes to Uniting, who help Australians living in crisis, including those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addictions and financial hardship. All welcome.
Phone 9700 3789 to let us know you're coming.
Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm 16 February
Donations for pancakes gladly accepted.
Harmony Day celebrates the values of multiculturalism, diversity, welcoming and belonging. Join us for cultural entertainment and a light lunch to celebrate Harmony Day.
Bookings essential. Phone 9700 3789
Wednesday 24 March, 11am - 12pm
We are back and running at the Centre for 2021! Check out the new timetable here!
Term Dates are February 1 - April 1
