2016 Term3 FINAL - Aberfoyle Community Centre

Newsletter
ABERFOYLE
July-December 2016
Community Centre
Aberfoyle Community Centre
Cnr Jessica Street and Sandpiper Crescent
Aberfoyle Park South Australia
For Hire
Our vision is to provide a welcoming place to
engage and grow.
Aberfoyle Community Centre facilitates a diverse
and accessible range of social, leisure,
recreational and educational activities.
Phone: 8270 5377
Email: [email protected]
www.aberfoylecc.org/
Cnr Jessica Street and Sandpiper Crescent
Aberfoyle Park 5159
(alongside Hub Bus Interchange Stop 54)
Open Monday to Friday
9 am—4 pm
How to find us:
We have a
range of
quality rooms to suit your requirement for a function,
meeting or activity.
The Main Hall is a flexible space consisting of 3 individual
sections that can be adapted to suit any occasion. These rooms
are available in various formats including boardroom, workshop
or seminar layout. All rooms feature various audio-visual
equipment including LCD screens and one with ceiling mounted
projector.
We also have a private interview or consult room and crèche
area and/or secure playground available for hire.
Facilities available:
 Kitchen - fully equipped
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 Ovens
 Microwave ovens
 Pie Warmer
 Electric Urn
 Dish Washer
 Servery
 Refrigerator
 Large preparation bench
 Separate caterers’ access
Trestle Tables
120 Chairs
Air Conditioning
PA/Sound system
Microphone
Piano
Computer VGA connections
Projector Screen
Lectern
Wi-Fi Internet
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White Board
Large TV/Monitor
Large lit off-street Car Park
Access Toilet
Wheelchair Access
Adjacent Private Room
Enclosed fenced lawn outdoor
area
BBQ
Carpeted floor
Please contact us to discuss
your requirements.
For your next wedding reception, party, training session,
seminar or yoga lesson why not consider hiring our hall.
Contact the Centre on
8270 5377 to discuss
your needs.
Monday
Tuesday
Happy Snippers
9.30-12 noon
Tai Chi
Class 1: 9-10 am
Class 2: 10-11 am
Adult Community
Education Program
9.30-11.30 pm (School term)
Playgroup SA
All ages
10-12 noon
Wednesday
Men’s Breakfast
Adult Community
8-10 am
Education Program
Monthly
9.30-11.30 am (School term)
Cheeky Monkeys
Gentle Exercise
Friendship Playgroup
12.30-1.15 pm
9.30-11.30 am
(Vacancy)
Tasty Tuesday Community Wednesday Wanderers
Friendship Playgroup
Lunch
4th Wednesday of month
Vacancy 12 noon—2 pm
11.30 am, Monthly
Gentle Exercise
12.30—1.15 pm
Happy Feet
Friendship Playgroup
2.30—4.30 pm
Writers’ Hub
7-9 pm
(Monthly)
Northern Community
Forum
7.30 pm (Bi-monthly)
Neighbourhood Watch
7.30-9.30 pm
(Bi-monthly)
Justice of the Peace
11.30 am—12 noon
By appointment (School term)
The Little Rascals
Friendship Playgroup
2.30-4.30 pm
Active Bodies
Weekly 5.45 - 6.30pm
Brush Strokes
9.30 am—12 noon
(School term)
Aberfoyle Social Links
10 am—2 pm
Playgroup SA
All ages
10-12 noon
Munchkins
Friendship Playgroup
2.30-4.30 pm
Yoga—Energize and
Balance
7-8.30 pm
Mindful Meditation
7.30-9 pm
Tai Chi
6.45-7.45 pm
For further information or enrolment in any course/s
 please contact the Centre on 8270 5377
 visit between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday
 go to the website www.aberfoylecc.org/
Art and Craft
Brush Strokes
Wednesday 9.30 am-12 noon
Cost $10/session (payable in advance by
half or full term). Experienced artist will
support you to enhance your skills and art
techniques.
Happy Snippers
Monday 9.30-12 noon
Cost: $6/session
Join a Social Craft Group. Have fun
learning from others or maybe pass on
your own skills.
Shutterbugs
First and third Thursday of month
Thursday 1.30-3.30 pm Cost: $7/session
Bringing together amateur or novice
photographers interested in improving
their skills in a social setting where
members discuss subjects, techniques and
includes projects and field trips.
Thursday
Shutter Bugs
1.30-3.30 pm
1st & 3rd Thursday of
month
Singing for Fun
1.30-3 pm 2nd & 4th
Thursday of month
Lil Hub Bubz
Friendship Playgroup
2-4 pm
Payment for
Centre programs,
activities and hire
by cash or
cheque only.
No credit cards
Weekly Tuesday 7.30-9 pm
Cost: $12/session payable in advance:
$60 for 5 weeks. $15 pay as you go.
Concessions available. Bookings essential.
Phone Elizabeth on 0474 197 707 or go to
facebook.com/lotusstartherapies
or lotusstar.com.au
Contact Ian Richards (MA BA) at 8270 5260
www.fpam.com.au
Active @ Aberfoyle Social
Club
2nd Friday of month
Being a Woman
11.45 am—2 pm
Monthly
(Vacancy)
Friendship Playgroup
2.30-4.30 pm
Helen O’Grady Children’s
Drama Academy
4.45-5.45 pm
5.45-6.45 pm
6.45-7.45 pm
Available for Hire
Mindful Meditation
Professional and friendly counselling
services now available at Aberfoyle
Community Centre (fee for service).
Aberfoyle Explorers Club
1st Friday of month
Ju-Jitsu Junior
9.30-11.30 am
(school term)
Gentle Exercise
Relationship counselling
Before ‘I Do’
Family Bliss
Family Mediation
Personal development
Babies Delight
Friendship Playgroup
11.30 am—1.30 pm
Sunday
Monday and Thursday 12.30-1.15 pm
Cost: $8/session. A gentle to moderate
activity program that combines aerobic
activity with weight-bearing, balance,
mobility and stretching exercises. Run by
an accredited exercise professional.
For more information and to register,
please phone Kay on 0409 677 405.
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Tai Chi
Class 1: 9-10 am
Class 2: 10-11 am
Kiddly Winks
Friendship Playgroup
9.15-11.15 am
Saturday
Fitness and Health
Counselling Service
Friday
Tai Chi
Tuesday and Friday: Class 1: 9-10 am
Class 2: 10-11 am
Wednesday :
6:45-7:45pm
Cost: $7.00/session payable in advance
by half or full term.
Contact the Centre for more details.
Crèche Class 2 only—gold coin donation
Yoga—Energize and
Balance
Tuesday 7-8.30 pm
A beautiful class that is nourishing for
heart, body, mind and soul. The practice is
gentle yet dynamic and helps promote
flexibility, strength, inner balance, energy
and holistic wellbeing. Includes breath
awareness, asana, flow movements,
meditation,
energy
balancing
and
relaxation. A general class suitable for
beginners and all abilities. Comfortable
ambient environment.
Contact Gaynor on 0413 348 187 or
facebook.com/yogaandenergymovers or
[email protected]
Families and
Children
Friendship Groups
Playgroups that focus on building
friendships and information-sharing in a
friendly setting. Enjoy the opportunity to
share time and experiences with other
parents and babies. See the timetable for
daytime groups for different ages.
Helen O’Grady Children’s
Drama Academy
Friday 4.45-5.45 pm
5.45-6.45 pm
6.45-7.45 pm
For more than 30 years this selfdevelopment drama program has offered
classes to young people. Warm and
enthusiastic teachers make these classes
rewarding and lots of fun. During school
term times.
Phone 0429 567 708 for more details.
Ju-Jitsu Junior
Saturday 9.30-11.30 am during school
term
The Martial Art of Ju-Jitsu, with the World
Ju-Jitsu Federation Australia is the fighting
system used by Japanese Samurai. Using
traditional style and adapted techniques
for today’s lifestyle, it will develop fitness
and self-confidence.
Contact Andrew on 0434 845 746
Special Interest
Aberfoyle Explorers Social Club
1st Friday of the month
Cost depends on the activity
Are you interested in joining a small group
on different outings?
Contact the Centre for more details.
Aberfoyle Social Links
Wednesday 10 am-2 pm
A social program that meets on
Wednesdays for people who require
support, socialisation and special attention
to enhance their life. A wide variety of
activities and occasional bus trips. A lowcost home-cooked meal is included on
program day. Transport to and from the
Centre is available for a nominal fee.
HACC assessment criteria applies.
The Program is managed by ACH Group
through funding provided by Home and
Community Care.
To register, phone 1300 224 477
Active Bodies
Tuesday 5.45 - 6.30pm
$8 /session for a casual class but multi visit
passes available at a cheaper rate.
A High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
program that is fun, safe and suitable for
over 50’s and ALL fitness levels. HIIT
involves repeatedly exercising at a high
intensity for a short period of time
followed by a short period of rest and has
been shown to significantly reduce
subcutaneous fat, especially abdominal
fat, as well as total body mass and insulin
sensitivity. HITT has even been used to
improve the wellbeing of people with
chronic health conditions such as
diabetes and stable angina as well as
those recovering from heart failure and
other cardiac related procedures.
Contact Alli 0414 785 704 for more
information
Active @ Aberfoyle Social
Club
2nd Friday of the month
Cost depends on the activity. Do you like
to keep active and enjoy social outings?
Contact the Centre for more details.
Adult Community Education
Mens Breakfast
Wednesday, monthly 8-10 am
Cost:$7/person
An opportunity to socialise and connect
with other men. Includes guest speakers
and the occasional trip to places of
interest. Contact the Centre to join.
Onkaparinga Northern
Community Forum
Monday 7.30 pm (Bi-monthly) No cost.
Everyone invited. An opportunity to
discuss local issues of interest to you and
to your Council. Guest speakers on local
projects. Come along and have your say.
Contact the Chairman on 0400 073 804
Singing for Fun
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
1.30-3 pm $5/session
Tuesday 9.30-11.30 am
Thursday 9.30-11.30 am
See page 4 for further details.
Being a Woman
Friday, monthly
11.45 am-2 pm
Cost: $7/session includes a light lunch
Would you like to make
new friends or do you
need time out just for
you? Don’t sit home
alone, come and join our
circle of amazing ladies and enjoy an
uplifting information afternoon.
Dates: Friday, monthly
19 August
23 September
21 October
18 November
9 December
Women of all ages and backgrounds are
welcome.
Contact the Centre if you are interested
in attending.
Tasty Tuesday Community
Lunch
Tuesday, monthly 11.30 am for 12 noon
Cost: $7/person
Bookings essential.
Come along and enjoy a delicious lunch
and meet others!
From 11.30 am for 12 noon lunch.
Dates:
 19 July
 16 August
 20 September
 18 October
 15 November
 6 December
Community Centre may be able to assist
with Transport—phone 8384 0750
Contact the Centre — bookings essential
for catering purposes.
A group of like-minded people sharing the
joy of singing and music for fun.
Contact the Centre.
Wednesday Wanderers Social
Club
Cost depends on activity.
Be a tourist in your own city. Visit places of
interest. Contact the Centre for more
details.
Writers’ Hub
Monday, once a month 7-9 pm
Cost: $6 per session
Meet with a growing group of keen local
writers and authors to share ideas and
writing. Learn skills that assist with writing
development and effective critiquing. Keep
up-to-date with current trends in
literature, publishing opportunities and
competitions. Whether you are just
beginning your writing journey or well on
your way, the group welcomes writers of
any genre. Contact the Centre.
new
Sizzling News
straight from
the Hot Plate
New to our Centre
commencing term 3, 2016
Improve your English conversation, spice
up your cooking skills and share in a
smorgasbord of cultures and cuisines.
Contact the Centre 8270 5377 to register
your interest
Adult Community Education
Foundation Skills Non-Accredited Training
English Language and Literacy Support Program
Time: 9.30-11.30 am Tuesday and Thursday
Funding assistance
provided by:
Term 3-Commencing Tuesday 26 July and Thursday 28 July
Term 4-Commencing Tuesday 18 October and Thursday 20 October
Our Program is designed to provide a high level of support to assist learners to further develop their ability to
function effectively in life, community and work. First and second-language speakers of English experiencing
any degree of difficulty with the written and/or spoken English language are encouraged to attend.
Our program has a focus on English language and literacy support, including:
 Functional Literacy- English conversation, reading, writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, numeracy skills
 Cultural Literacy - understanding the cultures that make up our Australian society, its language, history, laws, systems and customs
 Digital Literacy- using computers and other technology to access information for personal, family and work needs
 Employment Literacy- setting career goals, identifying training options/work pathways, writing applications and resumes
 Financial Literacy- managing money in order to maintain and/or improve your standard of living, health and wellbeing
 Health Literacy- the Australian health system, reading/ interpreting information and advice relating to health and wellbeing
 Environmental Literacy – understanding issues relating to the environment
Our individual and small group sessions are delivered by volunteer tutors in a friendly community setting. Our aim is to assist
you to learn at your own pace to achieve your own goals. We welcome all adults not attending secondary school.
  New volunteer tutors are always welcome to apply.
For all enquiries contact the Centre on 8270 5377 and leave your name and contact details
for our Program Coordinator to return your call
Kids in the Kitchen
Come and join in the fun during the
July school holidays with Chef Anita
A hands on culinary adventure that will
have your kids confident in the kitchen.
The children will learn food handling and
preparing, kitchen safety, recipe reading
and skills such as chopping and measuring
all whilst cooking something delicious to
eat and share.
TOP NOSH
(OzHarvest NEST Program)
DATE: Thursdays Term 3, starting 4 August to 8 September 2016
TIME: 4.30–6.30pm
COST: FREE
AGE: 13–18 years
WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, 1 Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park
THURSDAY 21 JULY Cost $20
Class 1. 10am - 12 noon Ages 3-5 years
(accompanied by a parent at all times)
Class 2 1pm - 3pm Ages 6 - 10 years
Class 3 4pm -6pm Ages 11 - 16
ONLY 8 students per class - Book early to
avoid disappointment.
Ring Centre 82705377
Expression of Interest for October School
“How to set up Facebook”
Wednesday 10th August 2016
9.30 – 11.30am
Cost : $6.00
Experienced tutor - Stephen
To secure your spot, pay at
Centre Reception
Basic Computing
rd
Wednesday 3 August 2016
9.30 – 11.30am
Cost $6.00
Experienced tutor - Stephen
To secure your spot, pay at
Centre Reception
Volunteers
Volunteers bring a range of skills and experiences to
Aberfoyle Community Centre which are highly valued.
If you would like to join our dedicated group of volunteers
please contact the Centre to discuss how you might assist.
Help is particularly needed in our literacy support
program, in the kitchen and for Centre activities and
special events.
We thank our major funding
partners and we look forward
to continuing our partnerships
Proudly sponsoring
Aberfoyle Community Centre Programs