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YOU ARE INVITED
WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
11th November, 2014
7.30pm
47 Lambourn Rd Watsonia
Members Guests and New Comers are welcome to
Special guests
Cr Craig Langdon, Mayor Banyule City Council
Cr. Mrs Helen Coleman, Nillumbik Council
Light refreshments will be served
Please R.S.V.P. by Oct 31st for catering purposes
94346717 - admin@watsonianh.org.au
WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
47 LAMBOURNE RD, WATSONIA 3087 – Melways Ref: Map 20 D4
Ph: 9434 6717 – Office hours: 9.30am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday
e-mail: admin@watsonianh.org.au – www.watsonianh.org.au
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Inc No: A0024293B - ABN: 22400871456
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for regular updates, changes and
additions to the current program
TERM 4, 2014
Enrolments are ongoing
Term Dates are (10 weeks)
Unless specified
Term Dates
Monday, 6th of October Friday,19th of December
PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT BOOKINGS ARE
ESSENTIAL FOR ALL
ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES
(Otherwise activities and
classes may be cancelled due
to lack of bookings and this may
result in disappointment)
ALSO PLEASE NOTE
We require a $20 deposit for
all classes. This is a nonrefundable fee and will be
deducted from the price of
the class when fees are paid
in full. All fees are due and
payable prior to
commencement of classes
and activities.
Cash - Chq - Money Order
Sorry no Eftpos
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Holiday
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 4th of November
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Visi
MONDAY
Villa Maria
Mature Choices Provides
support and assistance for
individuals with a disability over
the age of 30, and their families
residing in the northern
metropolitan district. The
Community Options program
also offers carer support groups,
retreats, and one-off group
recreational activities to eligible
members. For more information
please contact: Beth Mangann
on 9466 9759
Distance, Depth, and other objects
such as birds, fruit and flowers or
subject of your choice just to name
a few.
Time: 1pm - 3pm
A $10 one off fee for materials if
required
Cost: $112.50 + $10 amenities fee
BUSY BEES All Craft Group
Unfinished Objects: A social group
of crafty ladies getting together on
Monday nights to finish off their
unfinished craft projects – All crafts
such as sewing and Jewellery etc.
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Cost: $5.00 per session, social
group pay as you go.
Walking Group (8 weeks)
(During state school terms)
Make new friends with similar
interests while keeping fit and
healthy. A leisurely 45 minute walk
within Gresswell Forest and
surrounding neighbourhood.
Time: 10am, Cost: $7.50 per term.
($5 NEAMI concession)
COMPUTERS - MONDAY
WINDOWS 8.1
Pastel Art and other mediums (9
weeks)
Ever thought you would love to
draw but never learned how. Then
this class is for you. We can all
draw but lack the confidence to
have a go. This class is for
beginners and advanced students
and will cover topics such as Ovals,
Cylinders, Horizons, Proportions,
Cost: Concession $70 + $10
admin fee
Full cost $84 + $10 admin fee
Please note term dates for this
class: Beginning 6th October 24th November - 7 WEEKS
Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th
November no class
Beginners
For those who have minimal or no
experience using computers. This
class takes you from turning the
computer on through to Microsoft
Word, email & internet and covers
all the basics in a slow and steady
format. Basically you will learn at
your own pace. An experienced
tutor will slowly guide you through
the maze of computer basics.
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Know What You Are Doing
Continue to improve and explore
new software programs. Classes
may involve using PowerPoint and
Publisher plus CD burning and
making photo slideshows. A more
advanced class for those with
experience.
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Progressing
A step up from beginners, continue
to progress and explore new
software programs. A class
designed for those with basic
experience.
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
TUESDAY
Art for Adults all Abilities (8
weeks)
Learn from an experienced tutor in
a friendly and social environment.
Explore a wide variety of techniques
and mediums. Beginners to
advanced students.
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: $100 + $10 amenities fee
Friendship Group
Meet and chat for morning tea and
make new friends with similar
interests. Friendship, support and
regular outings. Time: 9.30am –
12pm. Cost: $4.00 per session
Competitive Scrabble
Join our competitive group! Be
stimulated, learn new words and
make new friends. Beginners
welcome
Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
Hatha Yoga
It has been recognized that
practicing yoga can help boost
your brainpower.
Safe and gentle session suitable for
all ages to aid relaxation and
meditation. Bring to class: yoga
mat or blanket to place on floor.
Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $150 + $10 amenities fee
"NEW" Sewing and Craft
Learn how to make your own made
to measure clothing and other
sewing projects. Our tutor has over
20 years experience and can guide
you through all of your chosen
projects. Handbags, Teddy Bears,
Cushions, Patchwork and more.
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $90 + $10 admin fee.
WEDNESDAY
Fun and Fitness
Get your fitness levels up in a
slow and gentle style
Suitable for men and women. A fun
filled gentle exercise class to music.
Including: breathing exercises and
relaxation to revitalize the whole
body. Increases energy & vitality.
Improves circulation and flexibility.
Suitable for people who haven’t
exercised in some time.
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Cost: $100 + $10 amenities fee
"NEW" Body Ballet FITNESS
3 weeks only:
Exercise and Learn to Dance
Ballet at the same time!
Body Ballet Fitness (Ballet fusion
workout) is the adopted complex of
ballet-like movements
(choreographic pa), also stretching
and strengthening exercises to
music. The class includes warm-up
routine, main part of learning basic
ballet postures, graceful
movements, simple combinations,
cool down /relaxation on the mat
with Yoga/Pilates elements. The
benefits of the Ballet based
workout: Elegance and Grace,
Sculpted Body, Flexibility, Reduced
Body Fat, Improved Balance,
Improved Posture, Toned Arms and
Legs, Increased Energy and
Stamina, Improved overall wellbeing. This Body Ballet program will
give you the feeling of control over
your body and will teach you how to
use it as an instrument that is able
to express any feelings. This is your
chance to enter the magic world of
Ballet! Suitable for all ages and
abilities. The teacher is Luda
Cherstnov with over twenty years’
experience as a fitness and dance
instructor with classical dance
background
Time: 10.45am - 11.45am
Cost: $50 + $10 administration fee
3 weeks: 8th - 15th & 22nd Oct
Mosaics
Come along and join in the fun and
creativity of this class. Learn how to
decorate items with glass, tiles,
crockery, pebbles etc.
Decorate pots, mirrors, pavers,
table tops and much more!
Beginners to advanced.
Wed:10am – 12 noon
Thursday: 12.30-2.30PM
Cost:$125 for 10 weeks.
Social Scrabble
Come and learn how to play
scrabble and play a social fun game
in a friendly and sociable
atmosphere. All new comers
welcome.
Time: 12.30 - 4pm
Cost: $4.00 per session.
THURSDAY
Japanese Mum’s and Bub’s
This is a social group of Japanese
mothers and babies. New Mums
welcome.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
Book Club
Have you read a fantastic book and
longed for someone to talk to about
it, “well here’s your chance”. Our
facilitator will provide each member
with a book chosen by the group to
be read over 1 month, then return
the following month for discussion.
1st Thursday each month
Time: 1.00 – 3.00pm. Cost: $10
joining fee & $4 per session.
"New" The Amazing World of
Google - Google Made Easy
Ever tried searching Google and
found a million hits but none of them
are what you are looking for? Learn
some tips and tricks to help with
successful searching in Google and
discover some of the other features
of the amazing world of Google.
When: Fortnightly on Thursdays
Time: 7 - 9PM
5 Sessions: 16th Oct, 30th Oct,
13th Nov, 27th Nov, 11th Dec
Cost: $20 per session
Bookings essential
Patchwork Quilting (8 weeks)
From the beginning, experience the
challenge and joy of patchwork and
quilting using hand piecing,
appliqué or a sewing machine.
Our experienced tutor can help you
design your very own personalized
quilt and other items. Enjoy the
company of other like-minded
people and discover your creative
talent.
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $80 + $10 amenities fee
COMPUTERS – THURSDAY
No class on Nov 6th (9 week
term)
"New" iPhones - iPads - Tablets
Smartphone,
and
computer
basics.
Learn how to get the most out of
your iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Android
and computer including the most
popular applications. Learn how to
stay safe on line, get the most out of
your battery and more...
Time: 10am – 12noon
Cost: $108 + $10 amenities fee
Men’s Breakfast (social group).
An opportunity to relax, chat and
share in breakfast - feel at home in
a friendly non-threatening group
atmosphere. 8.00am on the 4th
Saturday of the month at Cafe
Rimba, Springthorpe Boulevard
(near the red mail box), Macleod.
Please contact the House on 9434
6717 for more information. Cost
from $7 to $12
WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY
Creative Craft (8 weeks)
Beginners to advanced crafters
welcome. Learn techniques in
embroidery, cross stitch, ribbons,
threads, beads, knitting, crocheting,
tapestry, patchwork, quilting, candle
wicking, felting, teddy bears. All the
basics from our experienced tutor
and much more. Plus our
experienced tutor can help you
design your very own personalized
quilt and other items.
Time: 9.45am – 11.45am
Cost: $60 + $10 amenities fee
Mum's and Bub's
This is a social group of mums and
babies who have similar interests.
New Mums welcome.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: $4.00 per session.
500 Card Club
Learn to play whilst enjoying the
company of a friendly and social
group who welcome new members.
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
SATURDAY
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Stop paying for things you can fix
yourself
" Back by popular demand"
Get rid of unwanted nasty's in your
computer.
Defragging, cookies, add-a-ware
What is it , do I need it, how do I get
rid of it?
Is your computer slowing down?
Do you have trouble with viruses?
Learn how to create more room in
your computer. Learn how to fix
these problems and much more in
this workshop with Andre "Andmore
Computer Home Services"
Saturday 1st November
Time : 1 – 3pm
Cost: $50
Bookings essential as this workshop
will fill quickly.
SCRAPBOOKING
Saturday Afternoon Scrapathon!
Do you love to scrapbook? Or
would you like to find out what
scrapbooking is all about and get
started preserving your family
photos and memories? Then why
not join us at our Saturday
Afternoon Scrapathon held on the
first Saturday of the month from 15pm! You will have uninterrupted
time and space to work on your
album pages with an expert teacher
on hand to provide guidance and
assistance as required. A different
project kit will be provided at each
session as part of your workshop
fee. Beginners are always welcome
so don't be shy, come along and
learn the basics of scrapbooking
using the monthly project kit.
Beginners just need to bring 15-20
photos from a recent event,
experienced scrapbookers should
bring the project they are working
on plus their tools and supplies.
Scrapbooking Starter Kits will be
available for beginners to purchase
after the class to get you going and
the tutor will have a range of other
scrapbooking supplies available for
purchase on the day. Cost is just
$20 per session and includes a
project kit plus afternoon tea.
Scrapbooking is a wonderful social
activity for people of all ages so why
not come along and join in the fun!
When: First Saturday of each month
Time: 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $20 inclu materials
Please bring to class 15 to 20
photos. Bookings essential
Monthly community Market
First Saturday of every
month
Stall holders welcome
Stalls are $5
Arts and Crafts
New and used goods
Sausage sizzle
Raffle
Bookings for stall essential
94346717
MEMBERS DRAW
A $20 Coles/Myer voucher will
be the regular gift on
offer - one per term
Winner for term 4 - Member
no: 6322
Monday Pastel Art
Congratulations Margaret
O'Brien
Who will be our next winner -
AGM
YOU ARE INVITED
November 11
7.30pm
SPECIAL GUESTS
Cr. Craig Langdon,
Mayor
Banyule City Council
&
Cr. Helen Coleman
Nillumbik Council
R.S.V.P
31st October
for catering purposes
9434 6717
Light refreshments will
be served
ROOMS FOR HIRE
Small Meeting Room –
suitable for 8-10 people.
Large Activity/Meeting
Room – suitable for 20-40
people.
Computer Classroom with
15 computers.
Also available for hire
LED projector and
screen
Flat screen TV &
DVD player.
For bookings and more
information please call
Rose, on Tuesday,
Thursday or Friday
between 9.30am and
3.00pm or telephone
9434 6717.
SEPTEMBER
WINNERS ARE
GRINNERS
MONTHLY RAFFLE
WINNER
MONTHLY RAFFLE
Win - Market Stall Holder
Prize: A collection of
Household and Novelty
wares
The raffle is drawn at the
market on the first
Saturday of each month.
DRAWN AT MONTHLY
MARKET, (or 1st Monday
during winter months)
Various prizes
throughout the year
Tickets: 3 for $2.00
BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!
Tickets are 3 for $2 and
are available in the foyer
BOOKINGS REMINDER.
MEMBERSHIP DRAW
Remember to call the office at your
earliest convenience to make
bookings for classes, groups and
activities as places fill very quickly.
9434 6717
One lucky winning
members draw per term
A $20 Coles/Myer
shopping voucher
Membership is $10 per