The Grapevine Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at

Mitchell House 6 Murray St, Wonthaggi, 3995.

Ph: 5672 3731 Fax: 5672 5755 Office Hours: 10am – 3.00pm

Mon. – Fri. Email: [email protected]

TERM 1 PROGRAM 2012 WHO ARE WE? Mitchell House is run by a community based Committee of Management. We aim to provide a positive, welcoming environment where you can learn, share skills, ideas and information, and meet new friends. If you‟re interested in being more involved in your Community House call in and talk to the House Coordinator, Jan Bourne. House Membership We encourage everyone to become Members. The Membership fee is now $15.00 per family and $10.00 per individual and entitles members to: reduced fee charges on most activities, a posted copy of each term program plus an invitation to our free Community Lunch with guest speaker every term. Membership is also another way to support your Community House. Bookings are required for activities. If an activity has to be cancelled we are only able to inform people who have booked.Cost: M: No cost NM: $4

Contacts for a Stronger Community! Sustainability Education Group Bass Coast Sth Gipps. Reconciliation Group Rural Australians for Refugees

0407 307 231 5662 3904 5678 3294

MENS SHED LearnShare Every Thursday 10am – 2.00pm Starting 9th February Calling all local men! We now have a regular Men‟s Shed Day each week and interested men are invited to drop in, meet with other blokes and be part of this new program. Whether you have your own project or are interested in learning new skills or sharing what you know – the Men‟s Shed Program is the place for you! Cost M: $3.00 NM: $5.00 Call for more details.

BALLROOM and NEW VOGUE DANCING What is LearnShare? Mitchell House is picking up the threads of its beginnings where people shared their knowledge at a low cost (just to cover House costs). LearnShare activities recognize that over the course of our lives whether working with our hands, our head or our heart – we all have valuable experiences and information to share. Further, as part of the ongoing process of lifelong learning – we can always learn something new! Whether in the kitchen, the back shed, the garden, an arts studio, at a sewing machine, computer, writing pad or easel, under a car, on a bike, a tractor or a surfboard, with a child, a teenager or an older person, caring for an animal, playing a musical instrument, to name just a few – we all have experiences to share. Call us to register your interest in being part of a „LearnShare‟ activity. We will endeavour to match your interest with other like minded people.

SUSTAINABLE HOMES PROGRAM Start the New Year by taking charge of the costs involved in running your home. Learn how to minimize the energy, water and waste used in your household, save money on power and water bills and find out how you may be able to make a real difference to what you have to pay. Five week course includes all materials. Booking essential – don‟t miss out! Starts: Wednesday 22nd February, 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost - M: $60.00 NM: $70.00 Facilitated by Helen Page, Energy Innovation Coop.

A LearnShare Program at Dalyston Hall In partnership with the Dalyston Hall Committee

Ever wanted to learn how to dance but not been game enough? Lorna and Peter, members of the Dalyston Hall Committee, love dancing, have over 20 years experience and will share what they know in a fun and supportive environment. Come on your own or with a partner, and learn something new! rd

Starts: Thursday 23 February for weekly get -togethers, 7.00pm – 8.30pm. All bookings through Mitchell House. Cost: $5.00 per session. BYO supper plate to share.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY THURSDAY MARCH 8TH, 10.30am – 1.00pm

Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women and highlight ongoing issues for women. Join us for a film discussion and lunch to celebrate International Women‟s Day 2012! Book please! Cost - M: $5.00 NM: $10.00 BYO Plate to share.

INDIGENOUS HISTORY AND CULTURE 7.00PM MONDAY EVENING FILM & DISCUSSIONS Join Patrice Muthaymiles Mahoney, Indigenous Coordinator and Dunghutti woman and Mike Moyle, Ramahyuck Youth Worker to explore indigenous culture through film. M: $5.00 M: $7.00

20th February Kanyini. A story from central Australia that examines Aboriginal Spirituality and connectedness

19th March Message Stick: A series of interesting short documentaries; Pemuley, The Apology and The Lloydies

HEALTH & WELLBEING Sing for Fun …with the Wonthaggi Singers Did you know that singing is actually healthy for you? Mind, body & spirit all benefit from this time honoured tradition. Experience not necessary, but enthusiasm helps! The group sings many varied styles, and honours diversity. Some voice and ear training and song making /performance opportunities included. Come and have a laugh. Choir meets Wednesday evenings as follows: nd th st February 8th and 22 , March 7 and 21 . Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm First session free. Term fee – M: $24.00 ($6 per night if paid by the term) NM: $36.00 Per session: M $8.00 NM $10.00 individual sessions

VOCAL NOSH SING & EAT & SING 5.00PM – 7.30PM

Sunday 25th March Vocal Nosh, an old time tradition of people meeting to share good food, good company and – SINGING!!! There is no ongoing commitment required – just come and have fun on the night! Vocal Nosh gatherings are usually held bi-monthly on the last . Sunday of the month (only one this term!) and are led by Jennifer Chadwick, Jacqui Paulson and friends. Cost – M: $5.00 NM: $7.00 BYO plate to share.

A LearnShare Introduction to Exploring a Sense of Place and Belonging 10.30am – 12.30pm Thursday, 23rd February What helps to make you feel like you belong in your town, family, culture and country? How do we develop that sense of place? Join an interesting discussion on this fascinating topic. On-going group may develop. Call to enrol. M: $6.00 NM: $10.00

Join the LearnShare Philosophers Zone

Starts Monday 20th February, 10.30 – 12.00 Noon Ever asked yourself why we are here and what it‟s all about? Have fun exploring the thoughts of the great philosophers through discussion, reading and your own shared life experiences. Cost - M: $4.50 NM: $7.50

Introduction to the Art of Head, Hand and Foot Massage 10.30 – 11.30am Wednesday 22nd February Join experienced masseuse Rita Espinoza and learn the basic techniques of giving a relaxing and soothing massage. Whether for you, a child or older friend – a gentle massage is always welcome. Oils supplied. Date: Wednesday 22nd February, 10.30am – 12noon Cost – M: $10.00 NM: $15.00 Booking essential

EXPRESS AND UNWIND Expressions of Interest We live in a world where the pace of living seems to be increasing by the minute and the degree of stress involved in everyday life can often seem almost overwhelming. Why not join with others to discuss and explore the many ways we can express ourselves and enjoy the many health benefits learning to relax. Call to register your interest for starting dates and times.

WELLBEING LearnShare Are you interested in health and wellbeing issues, activities and programs? Join our new „LearnShare‟ group and share your experiences with other people and explore current and alternative approaches to health challenges and approaches to wellbeing. Call to register.

Reiki Practice Group

Universal „Hands On‟ Healing! Reiki is an energy balancing technique for improving and maintaining health. This friendly group meet every week and welcome those wanting a treatment as well Level One Trained practitioners. Cost - M: $3.00 NM: $5.00 Starts Monday, 6th February, Time: 10am –12noon Cost: M $3.00 NM $5.00

YOGA! START OR END YOUR DAY WELL

Join trained Purna Yoga Teacher, Anne Forsyth in an early morning or early evening Yoga class. Practice will incorporate breathing, stretching and some meditation. For information you can call Anne: 0438 566 234. Early Morning Eight week class th Starts: Wednesday 8 February, 7.00am - 8.00am Cost - M: $40.00 NM: $56.00 Early Evening Seven week class Starts Thursday 16th February, 6.00pm - 7.30pm Cost – M: $35.00 NM: $49.00

CHIBALL GENTLE MOVES PROGRAM A new exercise routine for seniors, people recovering from illness or those wanting to improve overall health. Chi Ball is a mind/body exercise program blending traditional Chinese medicine, colour and aromatherapy principles and based on movements from Tai Chi-Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Meditation. Chi Ball improves general health, reduces stress, strengthens joints and assists with coordination. Equipment supplied by qualified trainer. Six week program Starts: Thursday 16th February, 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost - M: $48.00 NM: $60.00

MEDITATION: LEARN TO RELAX … zzzzz Jyoti is a simple form of meditation which can be practiced by anyone. No strenuous exercises are involved. It helps to develop concentration, inner peace and joy. “By meditating we not only find peace within ourselves but that peace will also spread to our family, friends, society, country and the world at large”, Sant Rajinder Singh. Join our two experienced Jyoti leaders and learn the art of meditation. Cost: M$3.00 NM: $5.00 Two groups now available: Beginners: Tuesday 7TH February, 12.30pm – 2.00pm

HARVEST GARDEN LearnShare ACTIVITIES Are you interested in growing your own fresh, healthy food, sharing gardening ideas and skills? What about saving money on food bills, maybe trading plants and produce and enjoying words of wisdom from visiting guest speakers? If the answer is „yes‟ - then, you‟ll love being part of the Harvest Centre Garden group. Group meets 10.30am every Wednesday starting th February 15 . All welcome.

SEED AND HOME GROWN PRODUCE SWAP Like to try some new seeds for your vegie garden or share some of your own winners? Interested in learning how to clean and store seeds? Perhaps you have too much of one vegetable or another from your garden? Come along to our monthly seed and produce swap meetings – you‟ll meet other like-minded folk and share a cuppa or two. Saturday 11th February 10.30am – 11.30am Saturday 10th March 10.30am – 11.30am Cost: M: $3.00 NM: $5.00

ART & CRAFT ARTSPACE ‘LearnShare’

Craft & Cuppa LearnShare Group Interested in craftwork? Would you like to learn a new skill or share one that you already have? If you enjoy good company and friendly conversation bring your craftwork or an idea you have for any form of craft and join this welcoming and fun group with Margaret Loh. Starts: Friday 10th February, 10.00am – 12noon M:$3.00 NM:$5.00

Are you interested in meeting with like minded, creative people to explore different art mediums including paint, clay, mosaics or art work using materials, threads and other „stuff‟? Register your interest for our ArtSpace LearnShare Group.

WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY/ MEMOIRS with author, Liat Kirby-Nagar Introductory session on what you can do with all the information – names, dates, places and stories that emerge from researching your family history, or perhaps when considering your own! Explore the ways facts can be brought alive to tell a story effectively and in an entertaining and readable way. On-going group may follow. Must book. Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm Wednesday 22nd February. M:$15.50 NM: $17.50

LearnShare The ‘UKULALIENS’ our Ukulele Band

Back to Basics Friday LearnShare 11.00am -12.00 noon Would you like to know how to: thread up your sewing machine properly so the thread doesn‟t keep breaking; sew in a zip. Crochet, knit, do basic needlework. Make your own cards, plan the menu for a basic dinner party or cater for an event? These are just a few things on offer through our Friday morning LearnShare program. Call to register. Starts: Friday 17th February.

WHITTLING IN THE SHED ON THURSDAY NIGHTS Whittling is as ancient as mankind itself, and has provided a means for expression both artistic and functional. Learn from a gifted wood artist and enjoy developing new skills and 7.00pm – 8.30pm. All tools supplied. Starts: Thursday 23rd February Cost: M: $5.00 NM: $8.00 per session

Are you interested in learning to play the ukulele? Why not join in the pleasure of learning to play this fun and inexpensive instrument in a welcoming and relaxed group! Did you know that a new ukulele costs less than $30! The Ukulaliens meet TH 7.30pm – 9.00pm on Thursday 16 nd February and March 22 Everyone most welcome. Cost: M: $3.00 NM: $5.00

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS with Liat Kirby-Nagar Develop your writing and share the wonders of the written word. Whether your interest lies in novels, short stories, memoirs or poetry, these workshops will offer an opportunity to find access to the words within, explore ideas and work imaginatively. Tutor Liat Kirby-Nagar is a published writer, freelance reviewer and a full member of the Australian Society of Authors. Booking essential. Dates: Monday 20th February, 5th March, 19th March. Time: 1.00pm -3.00pm Cost - M: $ 55.50 NM: $77.50

DIGITAL CAMERA … DILEMMA? Did you get a new digital camera for Christmas but don‟t know what to do with it? Why not book a meeting with our friendly digital „expert‟. Call Peter: 0451 950 554 to book. Cost: $10.00 per hour.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Did you know that we are a Breast Feeding Friendly Zone! Mums and hungry babies most WELCOME!

PLAY GROUPS ARE FUN FOR EVERYONE! Play Groups are a great way to meet people and be part of your community – especially if you are a new parent or new to the area. Our three weekly Play Groups provide lovely opportunities for little ones to meet and make new friends, play, and experiment with paints, dress-ups, educational toys and outdoor games. They also give mums, dads and adult carers the opportunity of meeting others. Be part of the fun at a Mitchell House Play Group – call today!

MONDAY YOUNG PARENTS PLAY GROUP 11.00AM – 12 NOON New Play group for young parents who are keen to meet with others to share experiences and the fun of watching their children meet and make new friends. th Starts: Monday 13 February Gold coin donation

THURSDAY PLAY GROUP 9.30am – 11.30am

Starts: Thursday 9th February M: $2.00 per child NM: $3.00

FRIDAY PLAY GROUP 9.30am – 11.30am

Starts: Friday 10th February M $2.00 per child NM: $3.00

Parenting LearnShare Group Whether you are a single parent or parenting with a partner, knowing how to deal with all the different health, behavioural, discipline, social and cultural issues which arise in child rearing can seem daunting. Yet, we all know something! Why not share your experience and learn from others in a supportive, accepting environment. We can all help each other! Call to register.

Toy Library No need to buy lots of expensive new toys – become a member of our Toy Library and simply borrow different toys every week! Open 10am – 11am, Thursday and Friday in school term.

D.I.D.S (DADS IN DISTRESS) SUPPORT PROGRAM Dads in Distress Inc. is a national organisation which provides a safe, small group forum in which men going through relationship breakdown or divorce can express their feelings with other men in similar circumstances and work towards a positive future. Call Matt: 0448 696 343

Kongor School Support Group Community Update,

It’s a Community ‘Brunch’ this Term! ‘FROM INDIA WITH LOVE’ Wednesday 21st March, 10.30pm

Saturday 24th March, 12.30pm Over the past six months, local people have been working hard to raise funds to build a new school for children in Kongor, South Sudan. Come and hear the Kongor school story and perhaps be inspired to join this locally inspired international aide effort. Donation for Sudanese lunch. Raffles for fabulous prizes available.

Street by Street – Reconnecting in our Community A National Neighbourhood Support Program seeking to link and connect people in the same street or area in simple acts of „neighbourliness‟. ‟In every street and neighbourhood, there are people wanting to make connections with others and offer support in simple and practical ways.‟ Contact us to nominate your street as a local starting point or for more information.

Bass Coast L – P Program Volunteer Supervisor Drivers Needed! You can make a difference – help create confident and safer young drivers. If you are interested in being trained as a Volunteer Supervisor Driver using our fully insured program vehicle – call on Tuesdays between 10.30am – 6.00pm and speak to Steve Johnson.

Like to share in a friendly social game of cards over a cuppa and biscuit? Come along to this friendly, welcoming group and try your hand at „May I‟, „Euchre‟ or „Golf‟. New people welcome.

Join Thabie Chasakara and Robert Arnold who met at the Kirpal Ashram Jyoti Meditation Centre in Delhi – hear about their personal journey, their work in Australia and the principles and benefits of this gentle form of meditation. Call to book for brunch. M: FREE NM: $5.00

Community Bikes is a not-for-profit bike recycling / repair project based in our Harvest Centre Shed. It aims to give disengaged Secondary School students an opportunity to develop mechanical skills, support the community and encourages physical activity. Participants repair unused bikes and 'recycle' them back into the community. The program needs donations of bikes, parts and tools, to facilitate the project or if you need a bike, call 5672 1055 Tom Murray-White, Community VCAL. Group meets at the Shed Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Starts: Tuesday 7th February 12.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: M $3.00 NM $5.00

HAVE FUN AND LEARN A LANGUAGE THIS YEAR!

FRENCH French is one of the most beautiful and well used languages in the world. Why not have fun learning it?

BEGINNERS (Evenings)

Six week course For those just starting out what better introduction that with French born tutor, Monsieur Daniel Lelong. Enjoy getting to know basic French conversation and grammar. Starts: Tuesday 21st February 8.00pm – 9.00pm Cost: M$58.00 NM: $70.00

INTERMEDIATE (Day)

Eight week course If you have some experience this Intermediate Group may be for you! Talented Linguist Hilary Stuchberry is happy to talk to you about your level of experience. Call to enrol. Starts: Thursday 9th February, 2.00pm – 3.30pm Cost: M $111.00 NM $127.00

SPANISH Local Senora Rita Espinoza is offering a relaxed six week course exploring basic Spanish grammar, conversation styles and everyday communication. Six week courses. Beginners: Starts Monday 20th February, 1.00 - 2.00pm Intermediate: Starts Monday 20th February, 2.00– 3.00pm Cost – M: $48.00 NM: $60.00 Booking essential

Hospitality Food Safety Level 1 Responsible Service of Alcohol Responsible Service of Gaming Certificate 1 and 2 in Hospitality for 2012 Work Safety:

Computers: Computers for Beginners Computers the Next Step Computers for Office Skills Computers for Seniors Computer Open Night

Construction Induction Course (Red / White Card) Traffic Management Forklift Licence Chainsaw Safety Chemical Safety Bobcat

First Aid: CPR Update First Aid Level 1 First Aid Level 2 First Aid Level 2 Update Asthma Management Ani-Pen

Special Interest Wire Sculpture Novel Writing Italian (two levels) Free Ombudsman Forum

SOCAL CARDS GROUP LearnShare

PEOPLE MEETING PEOPLE

Need a Meeting room? Call us today. DID YOU KNOW? Organisations and groups meet here: Family Day Care Carers Play Group W.H.O – Disability Advocacy Group ASIST Men‟s Group Dads in Distress (DIDS) Multicultural Kitchen

ASIST MENS GROUP A friendly social support group for men with different levels of „ability‟. Group meets at the House every second Thursday evening. For more information on dates and times call DHS worker Peter Cant on 56626126.

TERM ONE, 2012

Sustainable Homes Program

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