Community Wellbeing - Brimbank City Council

Program locations and contact numbersArts CentreHunt Club Community Arts Centre775 Ballarat Road, Deer ParkT 9249 4600E huntclub@brimbank.vic.gov.auLibrarieswww.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.auDeer Park LibraryCorner of Neale and Station Roads, Deer ParkT 9249 4660Keilor Village LibraryKennedy Street, KeilorT 9249 4670St Albans Library71A Alfrieda Street, St AlbansT 9249 4650Sunshine Library301 Hampshire Road, SunshineT 9249 4640Sydenham LibraryWatergardens Town CentreStation Street, Taylors LakesT 9249 4680Neighbourhood HousesCairnlea Community Hub*Carmody Drive, CairnleaT 9363 4800E cairnleacommunityhub@brimbank.vic.gov.auCommunity West822 Ballarat Road, Deer ParkT 9363 1811E info@communitywest.org.auwww.communitywest.org.auDelahey Community Centre80 Copperfield Drive, DelaheyT 9307 0358E info@delahey.org.auwww.delahey.org.auDerrimut Community CentreLennon Park Way, DerrimutT 9307 4700E communityaxiom@ymca.org.auwww.derrimut.ymca.org.auDuke Street Community House*27 Duke Street, SunshineT 9311 9973E dukest@vicnet.net.auwww.dsch.org.auGood Shepherd House168 Main Road East, St AlbansT 8312 8832E stalbans@goodshepvic.org.auSydenham Community Centre*7 Community Hub, SydenhamT 9390 3977E sydcc@brimbank.vic.gov.auWest Sunshine Community Centre*25 Kermeen Street, West SunshineT 9249 4555E wscc@brimbank.vic.gov.auWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Road, St AlbansT 9367 6647E Westvale@brimbank.vic.gov.auRecreation CentresKeilor Basketball StadiumStadium Drive, Keilor ParkT 9336 3411St Albans Leisure Centre*90 Taylors Road, St AlbansT 9249 4635Sunshine Leisure Centre*5 Kennedy Street, SunshineT 9249 4615*Occasional Child Care available. For details contact the Centre.Youth CentresVisy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, SunshineYouth Resource Centre, 90 Taylors Road, St AlbansT 9091 8229E bys@brimbank.vic.gov.auwww.brimbankyouth.comEnrol soon as places are limited and courses may require a minimumnumber of participants to commence. Council does not guaranteeavailability of places. Contact the relevant facility for booking andcancellation procedures.All courses are available to people of all abilities. Courses listed underthe Seniors and AAA (Access for All Abilities) subcategories are designedspecifically for these groups.The programs listed in this guide occur during the Term 2 school term.Contact the Centres above for activities during the school holidays. Thecourses listed are run by Council or independent neighbourhood housesthat have signed the Neighbourhood House Partnership Agreement.Table of ContentsProgram Locations Map 3Arts 4Body, Mind and Spirit 5Book Groups 7Computers 7Crafts 10Cooking 12Dancing 13Family Activities 14Fitness and Sport 16Games 20Gardening 20Homework Help 20Job Skills 21Languages 21Music 23Social Activities 23Writing 23

ArtsKidsYoung ArtistsThis art class is for 5 to 15-year-olds. Childrenwith all abilities and levels will be encouragedto express their artistic abilities in a fun,relaxed and creative atmosphere, drawingand using acrylic paint on canvas.Wednesday 18 Aprilfor 10 sessions, 6–8pm$90 (includes basic materials)Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Art & Design for KidsChildren will be shown a variety ofart techniques using different mediumsto produce artworks suitable for displayat home.Thursday 26 April for 8 sessions,4–5.30pm (suitable for 8 to 12-year-olds)Friday 27 April for 8 sessions,4–5.30pm (suitable for 8 to 12-year-olds)Saturday 28 April for 8 sessions,9–10.30am (suitable for 5 to 8-year-olds)Saturday 28 April for 8 sessions, 11am–12.30pm (suitable for 8 to 12-year-olds)$106 (includes materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Little ArtistsHave lots of hands-on, messy fun usinga variety of art materials. Each week willfocus on a different art technique providinginspiration for home-based art activities.Children must be accompanied by aparticipating adult carer. This class issuitable for 2 to 5-year-olds.Thursday 26 April for 8 sessions, 2–3pmFriday 27 April for 8 sessions, 2–3pm$89 (includes materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Pottery for KidsHave lots of fun learning how to use clay.Use your imagination to create great thingsto take home including animals, masks,primitive pots, bowls and tiles. This class issuitable for 8 to 12-year-olds.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,4–5.30pm.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions,4–5.30pm$116 (includes materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Preschool PotteryChildren will have lots of hands-on fun withclay and use their imagination to createanimals, pots and tiles. Children must beaccompanied by a participating adult carer.This class is suitable for 3 to 5-year-olds.Wednesday 9 May for 5 sessions, 2–3pm$52.50 (includes materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Kids Art & Craft ClassLet your child explore their creativity in thisfun and friendly class with our tutor, Sally.A range of projects will be offered includingcanvas art, paper making, splatter paint print,water colour, pencil pictures and dry felting.Suitable for children in grades 1 to 6.Wednesday 18 April for 10 sessions,4–5.30pm$100 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977YouthTeen PotteryExperiment with a variety of potterytechniques with guidance from anexperienced teaching artist. This class issuitable for 13 to 17-year-olds. No previousexperience is necessary.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions,6.30–8pm$131 (includes basic materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600SketchesLike to draw? Then join thesefun-filled sessions. Drawing suppliesprovided. No charge.Thursdays, 4–5pmSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Face Painting Basicsand Popular DesignsCreate quick and easy designs includingpirates, tigers and butterflies. No paintingskills required. Booking and paymentsrequired prior to attending class.For 16-year-olds and above.Saturday 19 May, 1–5pm$50 (includes all materials or optionalstarter kit available)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800AdultsFun, Arts and Games GroupA partnership between WestvaleCommunity Centre and ISIS Primary Care.ISIS Primary Care’s Lead West Servicespecialises in community reintegrationfor adults with an Acquired Brain Injury.The Lead West Service delivers Fun, Artsand Games Group with activities such asbocce, mosaics and painting.Monday 16 April (ongoing), 11am–2pmWestvale Community CentreBookings required: Contact DavidHartley on 9449 6963Evening PotteryExperiment with various pottery techniquessuch as hand building and wheel throwingwith guidance from an experienced teachingartist. This class is suitable for those wantingto try pottery for the first time and thosewho would like to build on existing skills.Monday 23 April for 8 sessions, 6.30–9pm$180/$145 concession(includes basic materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Mosaics & Ceramic TilesMosaic is a simple and fun way to createcolourful and decorative items for the homeand garden. No special skills are needed, justimagination and patience.Tuesday 24 April for 7 sessions, 7–9pm$167/$132 concession(includes basic materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Pottery & MosaicsPottery and mosaics have beenpracticed since ancient times. Thisrelaxing course provides the time andexpert tuition to create colourful,decorative and functional artworks.Monday 23 April for 7 sessions, 12–3pmTuesday 24 April for 7 sessions, 12–3pm$167/$132 concession(includes basic materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Way Out WestA partnership between Westvale CommunityCentre and Arts Access Victoria. Developyour artistic skills and discover newfriendships in this visual and performing artsprogram for people with a disability (agedover 18-years-old). Providing respite forfamilies and carers, this is a program run byprofessional practising artists and qualifiedsupport workers with all materials provided.Fortnightly on Saturdays, 10am–3pm4 February – 8 December 2012 (Schoolterms only – No program on 14 April, 7 Julyand 29 September)$6 per sessionWestvale Community CentreBookings required: Contact Arts AccessVictoria on 0458 148 437Face Painting Basicsand Popular DesignsCreate quick and easy designs includingpirates, tigers and butterflies. No paintingskills required. Booking and paymentsrequired prior to attending class.For 16-year-olds and above.Saturday 19 May, 1–5pm$50 (includes all materials oroptional starter kit available)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 48004 Brimbank City Council

Body, Mind and SpiritThe Art of Tarot Card Reading (NEW)This course will introduce the ancientart of Tarot reading which can be used togive guidance and options that we areoften unaware of. Suitable for beginnerstudents, the purpose of the course iscultivate a basic understanding of thecards, the different spreads and applyingthem to your life journey.Tuesday 1 May for 8 sessions, 7–9pm$105/$85 concession (BYO Tarot cards)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Tai Chi for ArthritisDesigned specifically for people witharthritis. Easy and fun program to getinvolved with.Mondays 11.30am–12.15pm (advanced)Mondays 12.30–1.15pm (beginner)$6.70St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Tai Chi for HealthA program that, through its practice, willcultivate harmony in mind, body and spirit,improving one’s health, alertness, focus,concentration, strength, coordination,flexibility and balance. This class targetsbeginners and will include meditativebreathing exercise and basic Tai Chi moves.Thursdays, 2pm$12.30 per session/Concession $6.80per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615PilatesTen week course designed to target bodyconditioning by integrating muscle control,breathing, flexibility and body awareness.Wednesdays, 8–9pmSt Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Body BalanceA mind body program incorporating Yoga,Pilates and Tai Chi. Guaranteed to give yourbody a complete workoutThursdays, 8.40–9.40pm$12.30St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Healthy Heart Walking GroupThis walking group is registered with theHeart Foundation. Come along and join inthe 30 minute or 60 minute walks along thebeautiful Deer Park creek and surrounds.Group walks commence at Community West,822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park.Mondays and Tuesdays duringschool termsNo costCommunity WestBookings required: 9363 1811Tai ChiExperience the gentle flowing, movementsof Tai Chi and treat your whole body to agentle and relaxing workout.Monday 23 April for 8 sessions,7.30–8.30pm$76/$68 concessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555PilatesThis exercise program suitable foradults of all ages focuses on awarenessof the spine and developing total bodystrength. Please bring your own mat(camping mat is suitable).Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,6.30–7.30pm or 7.30–8.30pmCost: $62/$54 concessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Gentle Exercise for Expectant MumsThis class will incorporate a range ofactivities to help maintain your fitness,develop your strength and improve yourflexibility, along with recommendations onsuitable exercises that you can do at home.Screening and clearance forms are requiredbefore attending the class.Day and time yet to be confirmed.Please call West Sunshine CommunityCentre for further detailsEnquiries: 9249 4555Finding Me-Time for MumsLearn to develop skills to create a healthybalance and bring harmony to your familyenvironment. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Thursday 10 May, 1–3pmSaturday 26 May, 2–4pm$12Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Make-Up and Skin Care for YouLearn about skin types, make-upapplication, cosmetics and skin carefrom an expert. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Monday 14 May for 3 sessions, 1–3pm$27 (includes products)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800@ peaceA basic course in meditation forstress management. Teaching varioustechniques, as different methods workfor different people. The course providesscientific reason and background behindthe concept of meditation and gives tipsfor everyday practice. Not associated withany religious, political or spiritual institutions.Sessions will be held sitting on chairs.There are no special requirements.Friday 4 May for 4 sessions, 6.30–8pm$40/$30 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Flattering Your FigureIn this empowering workshop you willlearn all about your body shape, whatclothing styles will boost your look andhow to get the most out of your wardrobe.Learn how to change the perception of“who I am” and walk out with the tools tolook good and feel great!Wednesday 9 May, 9.30am–12.30pm(includes morning tea)Thursday 14 June, 6–9pm(includes supper)$20/$15 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Flawless Skin NaturallyUnderstand your skin and its function,learn how to have a flawless complexionand enjoy learning the art of giving yourselfa pampering facial massage.Wednesday 30 May, 10am–12pm$20/$15 concession(includes morning tea)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Teen Confidence & StylingFor young women in Years 7 to 12. Thisseries of four sessions aims to empoweryoung women to be confident, understandclothing styles that suit their body shape,use colours to enhance their features andimprove the perception of who they are.Learn how to make the most of out ofyour wardrobe and create various lookswith accessories, learn the art of having aflawless complexion naturally, basic make upapplication and understand various stressmanagement techniques to helpyou through life.Thursday 10 May for 4 sessions,4–6.30pm$50 (afternoon tea and a certificate ofcompletion provided)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Teen Nails, SchoolHoliday Activity (NEW)For young women in Years 7 to 12. Comealong and learn how to give your self aprofessional manicure and pedicure with ourtutor, qualified beauty therapist, Kim Le.Tuesday 3 July, 10am–12.30pm$20 (Includes a take home manicure set)BYO favourite nail polish colourSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 39776 Brimbank City Council

Book groupsLibrary Book GroupOpen aged book groups for booklovers tomeet and discuss the latest bestsellers orold favourites. New members are welcome.First Thursday of the month, 2–3pmNo chargeKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Last Tuesday of the month, 2–3pmNo chargeSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680ComputersAccess, Clubs and GroupsFree InternetFree access to the Internet.Monday to Thursday, 10am–3pmDuke Street Community HouseBookings required: 9311 9973Cyber Seniors Computer GroupFor seniors interested in learning moreabout computers and computer applicationsin a friendly and informal setting. A basicunderstanding of how to use a computer isrequired.Monday 23 April, 28 May and 25 June,11am–12noonSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Wednesday 18 April, 30 May and 27 June,11am–12noonSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Computer and Internet Access atBrimbank Libraries – No ChargeBookings are essential. For bookings andenquiries please contact your nearest library.Deer Park Library – ph: 9249 4660Keilor Village Library – ph: 9249 4670St Albans Library – ph: 9249 4650Sunshine Library – ph: 9249 4640Sydenham Library – ph: 92494680Public Internet Access for AdultsUse the Internet, email, word processing,Photoshop or our touch typing program.This is an open session for adults to surfthe net or do that special project.Monday to FridayNo ChargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Public Internet AccessAccess to Internet, Microsoft Office includingMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisherand moreMondays and Thursdays,9.30am–12.30pm(excluding public holidays)No chargeDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 0358Youth Computer Club & SoccerComputers, Internet & drop-in programfor young people aged 12 to 25 years.Thursdays during the school termComputer Club: 4–5.30pmSoccer: 5.30–7pmNo CostWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Basic ClasseseBay – buying and sellingJoin the eBay phenomenon. You can do yourshopping on eBay and save heaps, or sellyour old stuff and make money.Thursday 21 & 28 June for 2 sessions,12.30–2.30pm$40/$30 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358FacebookCreate a personal profile, add other users asfriends, and exchange messages, includingautomatic notifications when they updatetheir profile. Play games with friends athome or overseas.Tuesday 19 & 26 June for 2 sessions,12.30–2.30pm$40/$30 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Saving DataLearn how to save data to a different sourcesuch as USB, Disc and External Hard Drive.Monday 18 June, 7–9pm$20/$15 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Excel Business BudgetBasic knowledge of Excel required. Learn todo small business job costing spreadsheetsin Excel and link your pages together to keeptrack of your business.Monday 14 May for 4 weeks, 7–9pm$60/$45 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Learn Computers at Deer Park orSt Albans – Computers for WorkLearn the basics of keyboarding, Microsoftand email skills. Improve your confidencebefore re-entering the workplace. Fundedwith Victorian Government support –government fees apply.Deer Park: Tuesdays, 9.15am–2.45pmSt Albans: Wednesdays, 9.15am–2.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport – course and materials costs varyCommunity WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Learn Computers at Deer Park –Computers for Learners with aMild DisabilityThis introductory class is for people with noexperience in computers. Learn the basicswith others at the same level - so you don’tfeel you can’t come and learn. This class willsuit learners with a mild disability.Mondays, 9.30am–12.30pmPre-accredited training funded withVictorian Government support– course and materials costs vary.Community WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Learn Computers at DeerPark – Computers and Internetfor BeginnersThis introductory class is for people with noexperience in computers. Learn the basicswith others at the same level – so you don’tfeel you can’t come and learn.Mondays, February to June (20 weeks),12.45–3.45pmPre-accredited training funded withVictorian Government support – courseand materials costs vary.Community WestBookings required: 9364 3650Level 1 First Step ComputerThis class is designed for people who havelittle or no knowledge of using a computer.Learn the basics of using a computer and theoperating system. Includes: Microsoft Word,Excel, email and basic Internet search. Noprior knowledge of computers necessary.Tuesday 1 May for 7 weeks,9.30–11.30amTuesday 1 May for 7 weeks, 7–9pm$105/$80 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Level 2 Next Step ComputerLearn basic Microsoft Word, Excel, emailincluding attachments, Internet anddownloads, maintenance on the computer.Some knowledge with areas of Word, Exceland Outlook required.Thursday 3 May for 7 weeks,12.30–2.30pmThursday 3 May for 7 weeks, 7–9pm$105/$80 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Level 3 IntermediateComputer PackageThis includes Microsoft Word, Excel, email(group emails, maintaining contacts,attaching – documents, pictures, video files),finding mislaid files and security(free anti-virus) and installing software.Sound knowledge with areas of Word,Excel and Outlook required.Wednesday 2 May for 7 weeks,9.30–11.30amWednesday 2 May for 7 weeks, 7–9pm$105/$80 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 7

ComputersWork Skills in Australia – St Albans(evening class)Improve your confidence in operatinga computer, OHS, and reading and writingfor work.Wednesdays, February to June(20 weeks), 5.45–8.45pmPre-accredited training funded withVictorian Government support – courseand materials costs vary.Community WestBookings required: 9364 3650Beginners to ComputersStudents will learn how to correctly start andshut down the computer; use a mouse; workwith files (create, save, close, re-open); printand file management. Students enrolledin this course will gain a unit towards theCertificate I in Information Technology(ICA10111). Unit covered during this term is‘Operate a personal computer’ (ICAICT101A).Tuesday 17 April for 11 weeks, 1–4pm$130/$110 concessionDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Internet & emailLearn how to surf the Internet, use a searchengine, download pictures and print pages.Set up an email account, send and receiveemails and attachments. Students enrolledin this course will gain a unit towards theCertificate I in Information Technology(ICA10111). Unit covered during this term is‘Send and retrieve information using webbrowsers and email’ (ICAICT102A).Tuesday 17 April for 11 weeks,9.30am–12.30pm$130/$110 concessionDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Microsoft ExcelLearn to set-out numbers, statistics andmoney spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.Let Excel do all the arithmetic for you! Createexciting graphs. Students enrolled in thiscourse will gain a unit towards the CertificateI in Information Technology (ICA10111).Unit covered for this course is ‘Operate aspreadsheet application’ (ICAICT105A).Wednesday 18 April for 11 weeks,9.30am–12.30pm$130/$110 concessionDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Certificate II in InformationTechnology – (ICA20111)This course is for those people wishingto increase their skills and knowledge ofcomputers. Participants need to have anintermediate level of computer skills. Togain the full certificate students will needto complete all units over a period of at leastthree school terms.Wednesday 18 April for 11 weeks, 1–4pm$130/$110 concessionDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Web DesignThis is a pre-accredited project-basedcourse for students who would like to addto their IT skills. Learn about the basics ofwebsite design and development as youcreate your own website. A website is agreat way to keep friends and family up todate with information and pictures, or toadvertise your services or products. This isa basic course and we will be using a freeapplication to develop the website. Studentsshould already have completed a basiccomputer course.Monday 16 April for 11 weeks,9.30am–12.30pm$130/$110 concessionDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Basic Computer SkillsFor beginners – learn how to use themouse and keyboard, how to create andsave documents and how to use Windows.Bookings and payment must be made inperson prior to attending class.Monday 16 April, 5.30–7.30pmThursday 10 May, 10am–12noonFriday 15 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Monday 16 April, 10am–12noonFriday 11 May, 10am–12noonThursday 14 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Friday 20 April, 1–3pmFriday 18 May, 1–3pmThursday 21 June, 11am–1pm$10/$5 concessionSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Thursday 19 April, 11am–1pmMonday 7 May, 10am–12noonWednesday 23 May, 1–3pmWednesday 6 June, 1–3pmMonday 18 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Saturday 21 April, 10am–12noonWednesday 9 May, 1–3pmMonday 28 May, 1–3pmWednesday 20 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Basic InternetLearn how to search the Internet andnavigate between web pages. You willalso learn about Internet security andhow to save pictures and files. Bookingsand payment must be made in personprior to attending class.Monday 14 May, 5.30–7.30pmWednesday 13 June, 11am–1pm$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Thursday 19 April, 10am–12noonMonday 21 May, 10am–12noonMonday 4 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Wednesday 18 April, 1–3pmThursday 31 May, 11am–1pmMonday 25 June, 11am–1pm$10/$5 concessionSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Tuesday 17 April, 10am–12noonMonday 21 May, 5.30–7.30pmFriday 22 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Saturday 28 April, 10am–12noonSaturday 12 May, 10am–12noonSaturday 2 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Introduction to ExcelLearn how to build a spreadsheet, addformulas and use cell references. Bookingsand payment must be made in person priorto attending class.Thursday 3 May, 10am–12noonTuesday 19 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Friday 11 May, 1–3pmThursday 7 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Tuesday 22 May, 1–3pmSaturday 16 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 46808 Brimbank City Council

Introduction to emailLearn how to write and send emails, addattachments and how to organise yourinbox. Please have a Yahoo! mail accountset up prior to attending the class. Librarystaff can assist you with this. Bookings andpayment must be made in person prior toattending class.Monday 23 April, 1–2pmThursday 24 May, 1–2pmMonday 18 June, 1–2pm$5/$2.50 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Wednesday 16 May, 1–2pm$5/$2.50 concessionSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Monday 7 May, 1–2pmThursday 7 June, 11am–12noon$5/$2.50 concessionSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Friday 18 May, 11am–12noonWednesday 13 June, 6–7pm$5/$2.50 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Word/ExcelLearn the basics of both MicrosoftWord 2010 and Microsoft Excel 2010including creating documents,spreadsheets, formatting, editingand various other functions.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions, 6–8pm$109/$98 concession(includes training manual)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Introduction to MYOBThis is a basic course where you will learnhow to create a chart of accounts, purchasesand payables, sales and receivables, bankingreconciliations and reporting. It will make iteasier to complete your BAS requirements.Some knowledge of accounting and basiccomputer skills is required.Thursday 26 April for 8 sessions, 6–8pm$124/$110 concession(includes training manual)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Intro to PCs – The First StepThis class is for people with no or limitedexperience with PCs. It covers basiccomputer use, mouse and keyboard skills,security, using the Internet and setting upan email account.Thursday 26 April for 8 sessions, 2–4pm$44West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Beginner Computers for theVietnamese Community (NEW)This class is for people with no or limitedexperience with PCs. It covers basiccomputer use, mouse and keyboard skills,security, using the Internet and setting up anemail account. Tutor speaks Vietnamese forparticipants with limited English.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,6.30–8.30pm$44West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Computers for theDinka Community (NEW)This class is adapted for members ofthe Dinka community with no or limitedexperience with PCs. It covers basiccomputer use, mouse and keyboard skills,basic word documents, security, using theInternet and setting up an email account.Friday 27 April for 8 sessions,6.30–8.30pm$44West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Introduction to ComputersFor people with limited experience or whohave never used a computer, and would liketo learn the basics of the Internet, emailand creating documents. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending class.Saturday 2 June for 4 sessions,2.30–4.30pm$20Deer Park LibraryEnquiries: Cairnlea CommunityHub 9363 4800Basic Computer Skills in VietnameseLearn to use computers with a Vietnamesespeaking tutor. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Wednesday 16 May, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: Cairnlea CommunityHub 9363 4800Introduction to Email in VietnameseLearn how to stay in touch with friends andfamily in Vietnamese and English.Enrolment and payment required prior toattending class.Wednesday 6 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: Cairnlea CommunityHub 9363 4800Introduction to MicrosoftWord in VietnameseLearn how to write letters using a computerin Vietnamese and English. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending class.Wednesday 23 May for 2 sessions, 1–3pm$20/$10 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: Cairnlea CommunityHub 9363 4800How To Video & VideoEditing – An IntroductionStart this course by learning how to shootprofessional video and finish off by learningthe basic skills to edit the footage. Creatememorable edited video of your specialoccasions with our simple to follow rules.You will need to supply your own externalhard drive to complete this course. Basiccomputer skills and knowledge of your videocamera are a prerequisite for this course.Thursdays, 19 April for 8 sessions,9.30am–12pm$180/$100 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Introduction to ComputersIn this beginners course you will learn howto use the Windows XP operating system.Monday 16 April for 8 sessions,9.30am–12pm$180/$100 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Word/ExcelA great course to get you started ontwo Office programs. Learn the basics ofboth Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excelincluding creating documents, spreadsheets,formatting, editing and the variousfunctions.Monday 16 April for 8 sessions,12.30–3pmWednesday 2 May for 8 sessions,6.30–9pm$180/$100 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Welcome to the InternetOver this eight week course, you will learnall you need to know to get you going onthe World Wide Web. Learn how to open anemail account; send, reply and forward email;attach a document/image; basic researchincluding Google searching; look at onlineshopping and academic research includinglegitimate sites and blogging.Friday 4 May for 8 sessions,9.30am–12pm$180/$100 concessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977KidsComputer Drop-in for Young PeopleHang out with your friends, surf the net,do research for school projects or chat withBrimbank Youth Services workers.Thursdays, 4–5.15pm(during school term only)No chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Brimbank YouthServices 9091 8206Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 9

ComputersComputer Access for KidsUse the Internet, check your emails,word processing, do research for schoolprojects or just play games. Children needto be members of the Computer Club toaccess the computers. West SunshineCommunity Centre staff will be on handto supervise and assist.Mondays, 3.30–4.45pm(during school term only)No chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Specialist ClassesIntroduction to eBaybuying and sellingLearn basic techniques in buying andselling goods online safely. To book into thisclass you need to have an eBay account.Bring your PayPal password. Bookings andpayment must be made in person prior toattending class.Monday 30 May, 1–3pmMonday 25 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Saturday 23 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Introduction to PowerpointCreate and share high impact presentations.Bookings and payment must be made inperson prior to attending class.Wednesday 9 May, 1–3pmWednesday 13 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Friday 1 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Friday 25 May, 11am–1pmThursday 28 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Introduction to PhotoshopMake your ordinary photos extraordinarywith Adobe Photoshop. Learn to crop,remove blemishes and fix discolouration.This class runs over two weeks. Bookingsand payment must be made in person priorto attending class.Friday 20 and 27 April, 11am–1pmSaturday 19 and 26 May, 10am–12noonFriday 15 and 22 June, 11am–1pm$20/$10 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Introduction to Web DesignCreate a website using a free online program.Great for small businesses, communitygroups and for people who are selfemployed. Bookings and payment must bemade in person prior to attending class.Thursday 17 May, 1–3pmThursday 7 June, 1–3pm$10/$5 concessionDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Saturday 5 May, 10am–12noonSaturday 9 June, 10am–12noon$10/$5 concessionSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680CraftsDelahey Quilting GroupStitch and chat with the Quilting Group.Activities include: Quilting, Patchwork,Embroidery. Bring your own machine andmaterials. Sewing knowledge required.Wednesday 18 April for 10 Weeks,10am–1pm (no class 25 April ANZAC Day)$35/30 concession or $3 casual sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Sewing Class (NEW)Want to learn to sew or do you alreadysew and want to improve your skills? Comealong to our new sewing class, beginnersto intermediate. Bring your own sewingmachine and materials.Thursday 26 April for 10 weeks,12.30–2.30pm$15 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Card Making (NEW)Discover the beautiful art of card making andmake new friends. Learn techniques suchas “paper conditioning” and embossing toenhance the look of your cards. Cards madefor all occasions. Suitable for adults.Friday 27 April for 10 weeks,12.30–2.30pm$90/$80 concession plus $10for materialsDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Knit and Crochet ClubCome along and join the girls for knittingand crochet for a cuppa and a chat, theknitting and crochet doctor will be therefor any help or advice you may needotherwise you may have some usefultips or hints that you can share.Thursdays 19 April for 11 weeks,10am–12noon$3 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Kids/TeensCraft for Kids (Grade Prep – 6),School Holiday Activity (NEW)Come along and make fun craft itemsincluding a 3D Winter Wooden Tree, ringor key ring and decorate your own moneybox or paper lantern! This workshop issuitable for primary school aged children.Monday 2 July, 10am–12noon$10 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Craft for Young Women (Years 7 –12), School Holiday Activity (NEW)Come along and decorate a calico bag ornotebook cover and make your own necklaceand bracelet. This workshop is suitable foryoung women in secondary school.Monday 9 July, 1–4pm$15 (includes materials)Held at Overnewton Gatehouse,Old Calder Highway, KeilorBookings required: SydenhamCommunity Centre 9390 3977Make Your Own Go Kart (Years 7 –12), School Holiday Activity (NEW)Come along and make your ownwooden Go Kart with Tutor, Neil.Monday 9 July, 1–4pm$15 (includes materials)Held at the Old Shire Hall,Kennedy Street, KeilorBookings required: SydenhamCommunity Centre 9390 3977Teen Sewing – Learn the stepsto create your own designs (NEW)Learn to sew your own clothes with othersecondary school aged students. This classis also for those interested in textiles as acareer. Learn how to read patterns, choosefabrics and operate your sewing machinecorrectly. A requirement list will be providedat the time of enrolment.Tuesday 17 April for 10 sessions,4.30–6pm$100Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647AdultsAbsolute Beginners SewingLearn to choose fabric, read patterns andhow to use your sewing machine correctly.A requirements list will be provided prior toclass commencement. BYO sewing machine.Wednesday 18 April for 10 sessions,10.30am–12.30pmSaturday 21 April for 10 sessions, 1–3pm$150Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 664710 Brimbank City Council

Dressmaking and Sewing ClassBring your own machine. Basic toadvanced dressmaking. Learn to sewusing commercial patterns. Learn to makegarments that fit such as dresses, pantsand jackets. For beginners there is a choiceof simple commercial patterns included.A requirements list will be provided priorto class commencement.Tuesday 17 April for 10 sessions,10.30am–12.30pmTuesday 17 April for 10 sessions, 7–9pmWednesday 18 April for 10 sessions,7–9pmSaturday 21 April for 10 sessions, 3–5pm$150Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Paper Sculpture –Birds of a Feather (NEW)Create a series of beautiful whitepaper sculpture birds using folding,scoring, patterning and designtechniques. Experiment with height,light, texture and shadow. Noprevious experience is necessary.Wednesday 16 May for 6 sessions,6.30–8.30pm$112.50/$92.50 concession(includes basic materials)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Sewing for BeginnersLearn the basic skills of sewing and developa workbook of samples covering a variety oftechniques. Techniques covered will includevarious seam types, inserting zippers andbutton/buttonholes.Wednesday 9 May for 8 sessions,7–9.30pm$232/$212 concession (includesmost materials, BYO sewing machine)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Sewing TechniquesThis course is for those that have a goodbasic knowledge of sewing and would liketo learn further techniques of dressmaking.Materials provided for technique lessons,students to bring own pattern and materialsfor project of choice. Students must havebasic sewing knowledge.Thursday 10 May for 8 sessions,7–9.30pm$190/$170 concession (includes basicmaterials, BYO sewing machine)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Sewing EssentialsSave money on alterations by learninghow to hem your own garments and getthat professional look. Also in this session,overcome your fear of zips by learning thetwo main types – lap zip and invisible zip.Basic sewing knowledge required.Saturday 5 May, 9am–12.30pm$40/$35 concession (basic materialsprovided, BYO sewing machine)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Crochet BagA one-day workshop taught by aprofessional textile artist will introduceyou to the basic crochet techniques tocreate a simple purse, or fashion a coverfor your favourite electronic gadget.Suitable for beginners.Saturday 12 May, 9am–12.30pm$37/$32 concession(materials list provided)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Crochet FlowerLearn how to create a crochet flowerwhich can be used to make a hairpin,brooch or add a decorative touch to anyproject. Suitable for beginners.Saturday 26 May, 9am–12.30pm$37/$32 concession(materials list provided)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600ApronsAprons are back in fashion! They can beused for cooking, BBQ, gardening, art andcraft, or even as a fashion statement over asimple outfit. Get in early with the perfectindividualised Mother’s Day gift idea. Basicsewing knowledge required.Saturday 2 June, 9am–12.30pm$37/$32 concession (materials listprovided, BYO sewing machine)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Crochet ScarfExplore the versatility and creativity ofcrochet to create a light summery openweave scarf. Suitable for beginners.Saturday 9 June, 9am–12.30pm$37/$32 concession(materials list provided)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Child’s PyjamasAnother great beginners sewingproject – make your child or grandchildsome cute pyjamas! Use bright bold coloursand prints, or soft and sweet patterns – tomatch the personality of the child. Unisexpattern. Basic sewing knowledge required.Saturday 23 June, 9am–12.30pm$37/$32 concession (materials listprovided, BYO sewing machine)Hunt Club Community Arts CentreBookings required: 9249 4600Card MakingLearn to make that special card. Inthis session you will make a birthdaycard and a ‘thinking of you’ card.Tuesday 24 April, 10am–12noon$25 (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Floral DesignMake a buttonhole corsage or a wristcorsage to use on that special occasion.Tuesday 1 May, 10am–12pm$25 (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Jewellery MakingIn this class you will make two stunningpairs of earrings for you or to give as gifts.Tuesday 8 May, 10am–12pm$25 (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Cute ToysMake an ornamental owl and also ahand sewn soft toy.Tuesday 15 May, 10am–12pm$25 (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Cairnlea Craft GroupSocialise, share your craft skills withothers and learn a new project every weekwith this informal group. No previous craftskills required. Enrolment required priorto attending class.Friday 27 April for 9 sessions,10.30am–12.30pmNo cost (BYO materials)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Flower Arranging – IntroductionMake a professional looking mixed bouquet,mini box and basket using top quality freshflowers. Tools provided. Beginners welcome.Enrolment and payment required prior toattending class.Wednesday 16 May for 3 sessions,10am–12pm$110 (includes flowers)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Flower Arrangementfor Mother’s DayMake a spectacular fresh flowerarrangement to give as a gift. Bringsecateurs, scissors and a recycling bag.Suitable for beginners. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending class.Saturday 12 May, 1.30–4pm$38 (includes flowers)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 11

CraftsCalligraphy, Level 1In this course our tutor, Beatriz, will teachyou how to write the entire alphabet in oneof the calligraphy styles.Wednesdays 18 April for 10 sessions,1–3pm$25 per term (materials not included)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Calligraphy, Level 2This course is designed to build upon theskills you have learnt in the Level 1 class withour tutor, Beatriz.Friday 20 April for 11 sessions, 1–3pm$25 per term (materials not included)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Card Making from Handmade Paper(NEW)In this hands-on workshop our tutor, Sally,will teach you how to make beautiful cardsfrom hand made paper.Wednesday 23 May, 10am–12pm$15 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Craft GroupIn this group you get to meet fellow crafters,share your talents and learn a range of craftprojects from one another and guest tutors.Monday 16 April for 10 sessions, 1–3pm$7.50 joining fee, plus cost of materialsand tutorageSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Evening Creative Art & Craft (NEW)Over six sessions you will complete dryfelting, dry felting jewellery, make soapand produce hand made paper.Thursday 19 April for 6 sessions, 7–9pm$60 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Decorative Wall Hanging (usingChicken Scratch Embroidery)Chicken Scratch Embroidery is a lace likeembroidery technique worked on ginghammaterial. In this course you will be introducedto the technique and produce a beautifulwall hanging.Fridays 1 June, 8 June, 22 June and 29June, 10am–1pm$60/$45 concession (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Flower Arranging (NEW)You will be guided by our tutor, Kim Leto learn how to design and create acorsage, a basket of flowers, a small giftand a boxed arrangement.Wednesday 6 June for 4 sessions,9.30am–12noon$80 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Hand Made Paper (NEW)In this workshop learn how to make uniquehand made paper that can be used for giftwrapping, cards or writing paper.Wednesday 16 May, 10am–12noon$15 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Soap Making (NEW)Come along and learn how to make beautiful,hand made soap and take home the finishedproduct.Wednesday 2 May, 10am–12noon$15 (includes materials)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977CookingCooklish – English by Cooking (NEW)Learn English while cooking. A fun,friendly, informal and interactive way tolearn and practise your English skills. Noprior skills required. Run in partnershipwith Community West.Monday 30 April for 8 weeks,9.30am–12.30pm (no class 11 June)Cost to be confirmed – call DelaheyCommunity Centre for further detailsBookings required: 9307 0358Cooking Across Cultures (NEW)Join our community cooking class, learnto cook fun and easy meals from differentcultures. Share your favourite meal withlike minded people in a relaxed, interactiveand informal atmosphere. Bookings for thiscourse must be made one week in advance.Thursday 3 May for 8 weeks,10am–12noonFriday 4 May for 8 weeks, 10am–12noon$5 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Cooking For One (NEW)Learn simple and easy to prepare meals,from ingredients that are readily availableat your local supermarket. Forget takeaway and sit down to an enjoyable mealthat you have made with just a little effort.Enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere.Thursday 26 April for 9 weeks, 7–9pm$90/$80 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Kids Cooking (Prep to Grade 2)School Holiday Activity (NEW)Calling all Kitchen Wizards in grades Prepto two! Learn how to make delicious recipessuch as Flying Monkey Muffins, CrunchyBrunchy Slice and Sludge Spider Drinks! Thiswill be a hands-on workshop with treats andrecipes to take home. This workshop is notsuitable for children with food allergies.Friday 6 July, 10am–12noon$5 per personDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Kids Cooking (Grade 3 to 6),School Holiday Activity (NEW)Calling all Kitchen Wizards in grades three tosix! Learn how to make delicious recipes suchas Potter Pizza Scone Slice, Hogwarts HoneyBubble Crunch and Hob Nobbin Drinks! Thiswill be a hands-on workshop with treats andrecipes to take home. This workshop is notsuitable for children with food allergies.Wednesday 4 July, 10am–12noon$5 per personDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Teen Cooking (Years 7 to 12),School Holiday Activity (NEW)Learn how to make quick and tasty snackssuch as fondue style macaroni cheese, pizzascrolls, ‘frying pan parcels’ and NanaimoSlice. This will be a hands-on workshop forsecondary school students. This workshop isnot suitable for people with food allergies.Friday 13 July, 12–3pm$5 per personDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Community KitchenA Community Kitchen is a group ofpeople with similar interests who gettogether to cook and socialise. It becomesa wonderful learning opportunity for thegroup as they share their diverse cookingknowledge and traditions.Thursdays from 19 April, 10am–2pmFridays from 20 April, 10am–2pm$5 per session(includes ingredients and meals)Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Horizon’s Healthand Nutrition GroupA partnership between WestvaleCommunity Centre and Western RegionHealth Centre. The Health and NutritionGroup is a feature of the BrimbankCommunity Mental Health Team’spsychological rehabilitation program meetingweekly at Westvale Community Centre toparticipate in activities including cooking,gardening and health education sessions.Wednesday 18 April (ongoing),10.30am–1pmWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9364 145512 Brimbank City Council

Norwood Association HealthyLiving Cooking ProgramA partnership between Westvale CommunityCentre and Norwood Association, theHealthy Living Cooking Program is whereexisting clients of Norwood come togetherin small groups to gain knowledge infood education and cooking skills. Theprogram aims to provide participants withconnectivity with the community andan opportunity to meet new people.Wednesday 18 April (ongoing), 1–4.30pmWestvale Community CentreBookings required: Mellie Pantalleresco9365 9500Cakes and Biscuits (NEW)Learn how to make those delicious cakes andbiscuits to have with your morning tea.Tuesday 29 May for 4 sessions, 6–8.30pm$60/$54 concession (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Cake DecoratingLearn the skills of decorating a Black Forestcake, themed cupcakes, Profiterole Towerand a Fruit Flan with a chocolate border.What to Bring for first class: Vanilla Spongecake, apron, mixing bowl and container totake cake home.Tuesday 24 April for 4 sessions, 6–8pm$99/$95 concession (includes materials)West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Cake Decorating for All OccasionsLearn contemporary cake decorating usingbutter cream and fondant, including coveringand moulding decorations onto cupcakesand small cakes. Bring an apron and acontainer. Enrolment and payment requiredprior to attending class.Saturday 5 and 12 May, 1–4pm$80 (includes cakes and ingredients)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Monday 30 April for 4 sessions,10.30am–12.30pm$105 (includes cakes and ingredients)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Decorating Cupcakeswith Butter Cream IcingLearn contemporary cupcake decoratingtechniques using butter cream. Bringan apron and a take home container.Enrolment and payment required priorto attending class.Saturday 26 May, 1–4pm$50 (includes cupcakes and ingredients)Derrimut Community CentreEnquiries: Cairnlea Community Hub9363 4800Decorating a Small Cakewith Fondant IcingLearn contemporary cake decoratingtechniques using fondant, includingcovering and moulding decorations ontosmall cake. Bring an apron and a takehome container. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Saturday 23 June, 1–4pm$50 (includes cake and ingredients)Derrimut Community CentreEnquiries: Cairnlea Community Hub9363 4800Expression of Interest inCertificate 2 – HospitalityAre you interested in completing anaccredited training course in Hospitality(Kitchen Operations)? This course willbe offered in partnership with VictoriaUniversity and Delahey Community Centre.The course is designed for people seekinga career in hospitality, with an emphasison commercial cookery. Classes are a mixof practice and theory, including industryexcursions, on site guest speakers and afood service opportunity each week.Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am–3.30pmDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 0358Tea Cakes (NEW)Our tutor, Beatriz will reveal the secret tomaking delicious and tempting tea cakesto delight your friends and family! Cakeson show include a delicious Apple Cakeand Beatriz’s special recipe for FlourlessCarrot Cake. This social workshop willinclude a cooking demonstration, practicalinstructions, hints and tastings.Thursday 14 June, 10am–12pm$5Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977DancingKids/TeensHip HopHip Hop is all about attitude and feelingconfident. This course will teach you thelatest break dance moves and get yourocking out on the dance floor.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions10 to13-year-olds: 5.30–6.15pm14 to 17-year-olds: 6.30–7.15pm$40West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555B-Breaks Freestyle Dance ProgramFreestyle dance and music for young peopleaged 12 to 21 years.Tuesdays during the school term,4–5.30pmNo costSt Albans Heights Primary SchoolBookings required: Brimbank YouthServices 9091 8229Cairn-GleeLearn to sing “Glee” style popular and newsongs including harmonies, solos and asplash of basic choreography. No auditionrequired. Enrolment and payment requiredprior to attending class. For 9 to 12-year-oldsMonday 30 April for 8 sessions, 5–6pm$52Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Children’s Creative DanceOur qualified pre-school and dance teacherwill give children the opportunity to expressthemselves through a variety of danceand music styles. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions3 to 5-year-olds: 4.30–5.15pm4 to 7-year-ods: 5.30–6.15pm$52Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Hip HopLearn all the latest hip hop and breakdance moves. Suitable for beginners.Enrolment and payment required priorto attending class.Friday 27 April for 9 sessions10 to 13-year-olds: 5–5.45pm6 to 9-year-olds: 6–6.45pm$60Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800AdultsDance Like the StarsLearn the Cha Cha, Salsa, Tango, Rumbaand other styles. Suitable for beginners,couples and singles. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.For 18-year-olds and above.Friday 4 May for 8 sessions, 7.30–8.30pm$60Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Latin Dancing (NEW)Take a change of direction; develop askill that gets you out and about meetingnew friends in new and exciting places atour Latin American classes. Sizzling Salsa,Rumba and cheeky Cha Cha to the latestLatin numbers from our six-timesAustralian championsFriday 27 April for 10 weeks, 1.15–2.30pm$75/$65 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 13

DancingRock ‘n’ Roll (NEW)Join the throng circulating around the pubsand clubs in the west and other venues;learn Swing, Jive & Rock ‘n’ Roll. Dance to themusic of the era. Start with Swing and all thevariations will trickle through to the otherfaster rhythms with little further effort.Tuesday 24 April for 10 weeks,7.30–8.45pm$75/$65 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Ballroom Dancing for BeginnersIf you enjoy dancing and would liketo meet new people, come and join us.Come alone or bring a partner.Wednesday 18 April for 10 weeks, 2–4pm(no class 25 April ANZAC Day)$2 per session casual rateDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358SeniorsBallroom Dancing for theOver 50s – Intermediate ClassIf you enjoy dancing and would like tomeet new people come and join us onFriday afternoons. As well as gentlemovement through ballroom dancing youwill get time to chat over afternoon tea.Friday 20 April (ongoing), 2–4pmGold coin donation per sessionWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Beginners BallroomDancing for the Over 50sTuesdays, 7–9pm$2 per sessionVenue: Grantham GreenCommunity CentreBookings required: SydenhamCommunity Centre 9390 3977Thursdays, 12.30–1.30pm$2 per sessionVenue: Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Intermediate BallroomDancing for the Over 50sTuesdays, 1.30–3.30pm$2 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Thursdays, 1.30–3.30pm$2 per sessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Fridays, 8–10pm$2 per sessionVenue: Old Shire Hall,Kennedy Street, KeilorBookings required: SydenhamCommunity Centre 9390 3977Access for All AbilitiesMovement to MusicThis class offers people with a disabilitythe opportunity to exercise through dance.Suitable for people 18-years-old and above.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,10.15–11.15am$30 concessionVenue: Grantham GreenCommunity CentreBookings required: West SunshineCommunity Centre 9249 4555Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions, 5–6pm$30 concessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Family ActivitiesGeneralOccasional ChildcareDuke Street Community House providesan Occasional Childcare centre whichenables parents/carers to take a breakand let their children play and socialisewith other children.Tuesday, 9.30am–2.30pmWednesday, 9.30am– 2.00pmThursday, 9.30am–2.30pm$15 for 2.5 hour sessions$30 for 5 hour sessionA discount for two or more children isavailable for some sessions and for termfees paid in advance.Duke Street Community HouseBookings required: 9311 9973Kinda KinderDelivered in partnership with VictoriaUniversity, this program is for children agedup to six years. It helps develop pre-literacyskills through play-based activities. Nocharge, but contact libraries for programdates and bookings.Tuesdays, 1–2pmDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Tuesdays, 1–2pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640CrècheThe Sunshine Leisure Centre crècheprogram creates a fun atmosphere whilstencouraging growth and development andis available to customers while using thecentre.Monday-Friday, 9.15–11.45am$3.70 per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreBookings required: 9249 4615Occasional ChildcareWest Sunshine Community Centre offersOccasional Childcare Friday mornings whichallows parents and carers to take a break orattend that important appointment.Fridays during school term, 10am–1pmFull Fee: $18 for first child, $10 for eachadditional siblingConcession: $15 for first child, $8 foreach additional siblingWest Sunshine Community CentreBookings required: 9249 4555Make and Play TimeA range of stimulating activities lead by aqualified children’s facilitator. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending. For oneto three-year-olds.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,9.30–10.30am or 11am–12noon(not held 15 May)$52Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Family GroupsParent Child Mother Goose programThis program aims to encourage connectionsthrough nursery rhymes, story telling andsongs to help parents build a healthy andrespectful relationship with their children,small groups of up to eight families forparents/carers and their infants or youngchildren newborn to four years.Tuesday 24 April for 8 weeks, 10–11am24–28 Maplewood Road, Kings Park.Bookings required: Community West9363 1811SKAMAS (Supporting Kidsand Mums After School)Are you struggling with the impact of familyviolence or has conflict had an effect on youand your children and are looking for somesupport? Are you looking for free activitiesto do at the same time as your children afterschool? The mother’s group and children’sgroup are held at the same time and includesnacks, games, music artwork, reading,relaxation, discussion and more.Thursday 26 April to 14 June,3.30–5.30pm (can commence group atany time subject to suitability)Community WestEnquiries: 9363 1811Breakthrough or PostSeparation Parenting ProgramBreakthrough is a two session programdesigned specifically for either separatingor separated couples that have experiencedcircumstances of ongoing unresolvedconflict or family violence.Childcare available on requestNo chargeCommunity WestBookings required: 9363 181114 Brimbank City Council

You and Your Teenager forVietnamese ParentsThis class will help you to understandyour teenager and suggest some solutionsto enable you to handle challengingsituations effectively. Booking requiredprior to attending.Thursday 14 June, 6.30–8.30pmNo costClass held at Deer Park LibraryEnquiries: Cairnlea Community Hub9363 4800PlaygroupsBrimbank PlaygroupsPlaygroups offer an opportunity for childrento be part of their local communities andparticipate in play activities that supporttheir identity, wellbeing, learning andcommunication and for their parents/carersto socialise, make friends, share ideas andsupport each other. They are voluntarilyrun and usually meet once a week at a localvenue. There is a small fee, per family, tocontribute towards the cost of materials.There are more than 80 playgroups thatmeet in Brimbank each week.For further information on days andtimes available and for your closestplaygroup contact:Brimbank City Council, PlaygroupDevelopment Officers:Nicole O’Neil-Fitzgerald for Derrimut,Deer Park, Cairnlea, Albanvale, Kings Parkand DelaheyEnquiries: 9249 4365 or emailplaygroups@brimbank.vic.gov.auTanya Genova for Sydenham, TaylorsLakes, Keilor Downs, Keilor and Keilor ParkEnquiries: 9249 4891 or emailplaygroups@brimbank.vic.gov.auNathalie Molina, ISIS Primary Care,Playgroup Development Worker, forSunshine, Albion, Ardeer and St AlbansEnquiries: 9313 5018 or email nathalie.molina@isispc.com.auPlaygroup Victoria also maintains acurrent list of associations, registeredmember groups and contact people.Call 800 171 882 or visitwww.playgroup.org.auPlaygroupDelahey Community Centre Playgroup runson Tuesday and Thursday morning for oneto four-year-olds. The Playgroup is facilitatedby volunteers and each session has plannedactivities. Please contact the centre to beplaced on the waiting list.Tuesday 17 April for 11 weeks,10.30am–12.30pmThursday 19 April for 11 weeks,10am–12noonFees ApplyDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 0358Vietnamese PlaygroupA new Vietnamese playgroup is at DelaheyCommunity Centre. All Vietnamese childrenaged up to five years and their parents orcarers residing in Brimbank are welcome.This program is supported by the AustralianVietnamese Women’s Association.Friday 20 April for 11 weeks,10am–12noonNo chargeDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: contact Thuy Phamon 9428 9078 or emailthuy.pham@avwa.org.auWestvale PlaygroupPlaygroup is a great place for children andparents/caregivers to build friendshipsand social supports. At playgroup childrenlearn and develop through play. Atplaygroup everyone takes responsibility,works together, exchange ideas and shareparenting experiences.Wednesdays from 18 April (during schoolterm), 10am–12noonThursdays from 19 April (during schoolterm), 10am–12noon$20 per term/$15 concession (AnnualPlaygroup Victoria Insurance Fee$25/$15 concession will also apply)Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Playgroups at DerrimutPlaygroups run by parents and caregiversfor babies, toddlers and pre-schoolersoffering informal, fun activities in a socialenvironment at low cost.0 to 2-year-olds, Wednesdays 9.30–11amor 12.30–2pm2 to 4-year-olds, Thursdays 9.30–11am orFridays 9.30–11amPlease call Derrimut CommunityCentre for pricesDerrimut Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 4700PlaygroupPre-school children are welcome to comealong with their parents/carers to enjoy thecompany of other children and adults, havefun and play in a safe environment.Monday: DSCH Playgroup 9.30–11.30amFriday: Vietnamese Playgroup10am–12noonFriday: Melbourne City Mission12.30–2.30pmDuke Street Community HouseBookings required: 9311 9973Kermeen Street PlaygroupCome and join our friendly playgroupfor all children under the age of fiveyears. The group is facilitated by avolunteer and parents.Tuesdays, 10am–12noon$3 per child per sessionWest Sunshine Community CentreBookings required: 9249 4555African PlaygroupThe African Playgroup is a great way to meetother African mums with young children andencourages children to make new friendsand develop their social and physical skills.Mondays (during school term),11.30am–2.15pmWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Contact Vicseg on 9383 2533Mums and Bubs GroupBring yourself along to the Mums and BubsGroup. This group began in term four, 2011with the assistance of ISIS Primary Care.The group is a good opportunity to meet upwith mothers from MCHN groups, Song andRhyme groups or home based groups.Wednesdays, 1–3pmWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Contact Nathalie on9313 5018Cairnlea Hub PlaygroupParent/caregiver facilitated program usingthe hub’s resources. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending. For zero to fiveyear-olds.Tuesday 24 April for 9 sessions,1–3.30pmThursday 26 April for 9 sessions,1.30–3pm$18Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Sydenham CommunityCentre PlaygroupPlaygroup is a great opportunity for yourchild/children to socialise on a regular basiswith other children. We invite you to join thefun and friendships of a great communitybasedprogram.Thursday 19 April for 11 sessions,10am–12noon$35/$30 concession per term, plus$25/$15 payable directly to PlaygroupVictoria for annual insurance feeSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 15

Family ActivitiesIndian PlaygroupA playgroup specifically for families fromIndia; playgroup is a wonderful opportunityfor parents and grandparents to meettogether, learn about their children’sdevelopment, get information aboutservices their children might need and toenjoy activities as a group. Children get toplay together, learn to share, develop theirabilities and for those who are older, becomeready for school.Monday 16 April for 10 sessions,10.45am–12.45pm$35/$30 concession per term plus$25/$15 payable directly to PlaygroupVictoria for annual insurance feeSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Saturday PlaygroupAre you looking for a great way tospend some quality time as a family? Doyou work all week and not have time totake your child to a playgroup? The SaturdayPlaygroup is aimed at children from birthto five-years-old and older siblings areencouraged to come along. There will beplanned activities for everyone to join inwhilst meeting other families.Saturday 21 April for 10 sessions,10–11.30am$35/$30 concession per term plus$25/$15 payable directly to PlaygroupVictoria for annual insurance feeSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977StorytimeBaby BounceA pre-literacy program for parentsand their babies aged up to 18 months.Sessions include songs, rhymes andfinger plays. No charge.Thursdays, 10.30–11amDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Wednesdays, 10.30–11amSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Thursdays, 10.30–11amSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Thursdays, 10.30–11amSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Toddler StorytimeFun filled weekly sessions for childrenaged 18–36 months to help stimulate earlyliteracy skills. No charge.Mondays, 10.30–11amDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Thursdays, 10.30–11amSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Fridays, 10.30–11amSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Wednesdays, 10.30–11amSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Preschool StorytimeStories, songs and rhymes help foster a loveof books and reading in children aged threeto five-years-old. No charge.Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.30–11amDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Wednesdays, 10.30–11amKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Mondays, 10.30–11amSaturdays, 2–2.30pmSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.30–11amSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Mondays and Fridays, 10.30–11amSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Learn English through StorytimeFor parents and children to practiseEnglish through stories, songs and rhymes.No charge.Fridays, 10.30–11amSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Bedtime StorytimeChildren can come in their pyjamas and bringalong a favourite soft toy and enjoy stories,songs and rhymes. No charge. All Englishlanguage storytime sessions are held duringschool term only.First Thursday of the month, 6.30–7pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640First Wednesday of the month, 6.30–7pmSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Bilingual StorytimeStories, songs and rhymes for parents andchildren aged zero to five years in Mandarin/English and Vietnamese/English.Mandarin/EnglishWednesdays, 11.15–11.45amDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Vietnamese/EnglishMondays, 11.15–11.45amSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Vietnamese/EnglishThursdays, 11–11.30amSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Fitness and SportKidsIntensive Swimming ProgramThirty-minute swimming lessons runningover five or ten days during school holidays.St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Junior Netball CampsA great way to introduce your kids to teamsports in a safe and fun environment.Held each school holidays 10am–3pmKeilor Basketball StadiumEnquiries: 9336 3411Rookie League BasketballChildren eight years and under can playBasketball. Join an existing team or entera new team into the competition.Fridays$7.50 per classKeilor Basketball StadiumEnquiries: 9336 3411Kinda GymA fresh approach with music and themesincorporated into a program of exercise,fun, fitness and socialising. Parents areencouraged to participate and interactwith their children. Suitable for children18-months to five-years-old.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions,9.30–10.15am (18-months to threeyears-old),10.30–11.15am (three tofive-years-old)$40 children’s rateCasual: $7.50 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 455516 Brimbank City Council

‘Once Upon A Circus’ at WestSunshine Community CentreA circus and literacy program respondingto the social development needs of newlyarrived three to five-year-old children andtheir mothers/carers from the Brimbankmunicipality. ‘Once Upon A Circus’ willcombine circus arts, storytelling, socialactivities, literacy activities and a strongcommunity learning approach to enableparticipants to grow in confidence andbecome actively involved in building theirown child-friendly community.Thursday 19 April for 10 sessions,10–11.30am.No chargeClasses are delivered by Westside Circus.Enquiries: 9482 2088Teeny Weeny BasketballLearn basic basketball skills in asocial setting, with fun exercises andactivities. Suitable for children aged fourto seven-years-old.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions, 4–5pm$40 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Indoor Stadium BasketballDevelop basketball skills with funactivities and techniques on our stadiumcourt. Suitable for children aged sevento 12-years-old.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions, 5–6pm$40 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Teeny Weeny SoccerLearn the skills of ball control, dribbling,heading, goal scoring, passing and teamwork. Suitable for children aged five toseven-years-old.Monday 23 April for 8 sessions,4.15–5.15pm$40 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Indoor Stadium SoccerDevelop your skills to next level to prepareyou to play at a club level. Suitable forchildren aged eight to 12-years-old.Monday 23 April for 8 sessions,5.15–6.15pm$40 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Teeny Weeny TennisLearn basic tennis skills while having funin an indoor setting. Suitable for childrenaged three to five-years-old.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,3–3.30pm and 3.30–4pm$50 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Tennis Hot ShotsDevelop co-ordination and confidencewhile learning basic tennis skills. Suitablefor children aged five to 12-year-olds.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,4–4.30pm, 4.30–5pm, 5–5.30pm,5.30-6pmFriday 27 April for 8 sessions, 4–4.30pm,4.30–5.30pm, 5.30–6pm$50 children’s rateWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Mums ‘n’ Bubs ExerciseExercises for new mums focussing on corestability, endurance, flexibility and generalfitness in a fun, healthy and supportiveenvironment. Suitable for babies/toddlersup to 18 months. A pram required. Enrolmentand payment required prior to attending.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions,1.30–2.15pm$60Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Martial Arts – Wing Chun Kung FuThis southern Chinese martial art utilisesa set of principles to assist in diverting orovercoming adverse situations. Enrolmentand payment required prior to attendingclass. Booking and payment required priorto attending class. For nine to 15-year-olds.Saturday 27 April for 8 sessions,10.30–11.15am$52Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800TeensTeen FitnessFun and varied fitness workout for teenagersaged between 13 and 16-years-old.$7.20St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Teen FitnessDesigned to give teenagers aged 13 to16-years-old the chance to exercise andsocialise together, offering a variety offun and varied fitness workouts fullysupervised by our gym instructors.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Saturday and Sunday$118 for 3 months membership or $7.20Wednesday group fitness session onlySunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615Drop In Stadium Sports withBrimbank Youth ServicesCome along with your friends and join in agame of soccer in our indoor stadium.Thursdays during school term, 5.30–7pmNo chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Brimbank Youth Services9091 8206Hip HopHip Hop is all about attitude and feelingconfident. This course will teach you thelatest break dance moves and get yourocking out on the dance floor.Wednesday 2 May for 8 sessions10 to 13-year-olds: 5.30–6.15pm14 to 17-year-olds: 6.30–7.15pm$40West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555AdultsDelahey Walking GroupNew members are welcome to jointhis friendly group at any time, duringschool terms. Delahey Walking Groupmeets every week for a one-hour walkaround the local area.Tuesday 17 April for 11 weeks, 9–10amDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 0358ZumbaWork your body from head to toe withZumba’s exhilarating workoutWednesday 18 April for 10 weeks, 5–6 pm(no class 25 April ANZAC Day)$85/$75 concessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358ZumbaZumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms andeasy to follow moves to create a one of akind fitness program. The routines featureinterval training sessions where fast andslow rhythms and resistance training arecombined to tone and sculpt your body.Friday 20 April for 10 sessions,5.30–6.30pm$75Westvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647ZumbaA fun program full of calorie burning andeasy to follow dance movements. Programcaters for all fitness levels.Mondays 2.15–3pmThursdays 6.40–7.40pmSt Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Stay ActiveA gentle exercise class suitable for seniors,beginners and all abilities. Use hand weights,resistance exercise and slow rhythmicmovements to increase your fitness.Wednesday 18 April for 10 weeks,1.30–2.30pm$5 per class or gold coin donation persession for Health Care Card holdersWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 17

Fitness and SportBoxing CircuitA program designed to increase aerobiccapacity with exercises that target thewhole body while burning calories.Mondays 7.30–8.30pmSundays 10–11amSt Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Boot CampA six-week exercise program guaranteedto give you results, catering for all levels offitness in a fun environment. You don’t needto be fit to participate.St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Aqua ExerciseExperience relaxation and relieffrom those aches and pains.Mondays 9.15am and 7.30pmTuesdays 9.15amWednesdays 9.15am and 7.30pmFridays 9.15am$6.70St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Women Only Swim SessionsEvery second Sunday evening open towomen and girls. Boys are welcome upto the age of six.Sundays, 5–7pmSt Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Daytime Ladies BasketballCompetitionCome and play a friendly and social gameof basketball with a new or existing team.Perfect for mums as the centre includes acrèche facility.Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30–11.30amKeilor Basketball StadiumEnquiries: 9336 3411Daytime Ladies Netball CompetitionCome and play a friendly and social gameof basketball with a new or existing team.Perfect for mums as the centre includes acrèche facility.Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am–12pmKeilor Basketball StadiumEnquiries: 9336 3411Gentle ExerciseClasses are aimed at people who wish toexercise but don’t know where to start.The class will contain a range of low impactand stretching exercises that will help youon your way to a healthier lifestyle. Seniorsare particularly encouraged to try this class.Classes finish with a relaxing cuppa and chat.If you haven’t done any exercise in the past,this is the class for you!Fridays, 10am$5 per weekClasses are held at the SunshinePresbyterian Church Hall,120 Anderson Rd, SunshineDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Walking GroupDo you want to walk your way intobetter fitness? Come along to the DukeStreet Walking Group. This group meetsfor a 40–45 minute walk around our localneighbourhood. Each term the groupgoes on an excursion to a location suchas Brimbank Park, Williamstown, CherryLake etc.Wednesdays$3 per week (please note this cost goestowards the excursion held each term)Duke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Healthiest WinnersIf you are interested in improving your healthand wellbeing, this program is for you. Thissupportive and inspiring program will includeguest speakers, exercise and even a healthymaster chef cooking class.Wednesdays, 12–1pm$5 per sessionClasses are held at the SalvationArmy SunshineEnquiries: Duke Street CommunityHouse, 9311 9973Women Only Swimming SessionsSessions are every second Saturdayevening, open to all women and girls. Boysare welcome up to the age of six-years-old.Swimmers from beginners to experiencedare supervised by female staff.Saturdays, 5–7pmAdult $4.90/Concession/Student $4.00/Child $3.90Sunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615ZumbaZumba is a program that fuses Latin rhythmsand easy to follow moves. Fun and full ofcalorie burning awe inspiring movementsdesigned to sculpt your body while burningfat. Come and see what all the fuss is about!This session caters for all fitness levels.Wednesdays 6pm, Fridays 9.30am andSaturdays 9am$12.30 per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615Aqua FitAn aerobic workout in the waterusing the properties of water for athorough cardiovascular workout.Sessions are safe, fun, effective andsuitable for all levels of fitness.Mondays and Wednesdays, 8pm$10.80 per session/$9.20 concessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615Body Pump(early bird and day time sessions)A non-impact class designed to give yourbody a complete workout using barbellsand weights to music.Mondays, 10.30amTuesdays, 6amThursdays, 9.30amSundays, 10am$12.30 per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615Ezee TennisGreat fun for all ages and abilities, EzeeTennis is a modified indoor racquet gamebased on tennis. Come and try - no chargefor your first session.Tuesdays, 12.30–2pm$35 for 10 sessions/$5 casualWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Gentle ExerciseCome along and get your body movingin this easygoing, circuit exercise sessionset to music.Friday 4 May for 8 sessions,12.30–1.30pm$40/$24 concession or $6 casualWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9311 5888Walking GroupThe West Sunshine Walking Group meetson a Wednesday morning at 10am at thecentre before departing for a leisurely 45to 60 minute walk. Mums/Dads/Carers withprams and dogs on leashes are all welcome.After the walk, come back to the centre fora cuppa and biscuits.Wednesdays, 10amWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Keen-Agers Table TennisThis social table tennis program offersexercise and fun for older adults.Tuesdays, 10am–12noonNo chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreBookings required: 9249 455518 Brimbank City Council

Young at HeartSimple to follow aerobic movements toimprove heart and lungs, followed by a lighthand weight session to help strengthenmuscles and joints. Simple floor movementsand abdominal work are also included inthis fun and gentle class designed to keepseniors active.Thursdays, 10.45am$6.70 per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615ZumbaLearn high energy Latin dance steps androutines while having fun and getting fit.Enrolment and payment required priorto attending class.Thursday 26 April for 9 sessions,6.15–7pm or 7.15–8pm$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Zumba ToningCombines targeted body-sculptingexercises and high-energy cardio workwith slow Latin-infused easy Zumbamoves. Enrolment and payment requiredprior to attending class.Wednesday 25 April for 9 sessions,9.30–10.15pm$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Gentle Exercise for the Over 50sSlow gentle exercises to strengthenand stretch your body. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending.Friday 27 April for 9 sessions,9.30–10.15am$45Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Martial Arts - Wing Chun Kung FuThis southern Chinese martial art utilisesa set of principles to assist in diverting orovercoming adverse situations. Enrolmentand payment required prior to attendingclass. For 16-year-olds and above.Saturday 28 April for 9 sessions,11.30am–12.30pm$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Pilates, Yoga and RelaxationImprove your health, wellbeing and corebody strength. Bring a yoga mat. Enrolmentand payment required prior to attending.BeginnersTuesday 23 April for 9 sessions, 5–6pm(no classes 14 and 21 May)$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800IntermediateTuesday 23 April for 9 sessions,6.15–7.15pm (no classes 14 and 21 May)$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800AdvancedTuesday 23 April for 9 sessions,7.30–8.30pm (no classes 14 and 21 May)Friday 27 April for 9 sessions,1.30–2.30pm (no classes 11 and 18 May)$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and RelaxationThese combined practices will leave youfeeling fit and relaxed. Bring a yoga mat.Enrolment and payment required prior toattending class.IntermediateSaturday 28 April for 9 sessions,8.30–9.15am$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800BeginnersSaturday 28 April for 9 sessions,9.30–10.15am$68Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Walking GroupMake new friends and get fit in thissupportive group. Suitable for all abilities andages. Walkers with prams welcome. Followedby coffee and tea. Bookings required.Tuesday 17 April, 9.30am(school term only)Friday 27 April, 9.30am (school term only)No chargeCairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Get ActiveA gentle exercise class suitable forseniors, beginners and all abilities. Usehand weights and resistance exercisesto increase your fitness.Monday 16 April for 10 sessions,9.30–10.30am$35 per term or $5 per sessionSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Access for All AbilitiesChair AerobicsClass designed to improve strength, stamina,balance, co-ordination and flexibility.Suitable for people who are in wheelchairs orneed the stability of a chair while exercising.Tuesdays, 10.45–11.30am$6.70St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Gentle AquaA low intensity exercise program designedfor people returning to exercise or just achange to a low impact programTuesdays, 11.45am–12.30pm,12.30–1.15pmThursdays, 11.30am–12.15pm$6.70St Albans Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4635Chair AerobicsSuitable for people who are in wheelchairsor need the stability of a chair whileexercising. All participants are encouragedto work within their own fitness level.Designed to improve strength, stamina,balance, co-ordination and flexibility.Tuesdays, 10.45am$6.70 per sessionSunshine Leisure CentreEnquiries: 9249 4615BocciaAn indoor game similar to bowls and bocce,this sport has been adapted to suit peoplewith a disability.Friday 27 April for 8 sessions,10.30am–12noon$30 concessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555Fun and Fitness for AllA variety of gentle circuit exercise sessionsset to music and other fun activities will beheld in this class.Thursday 26 April for 8 sessions, 6–8pm$40 concessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555AAA Belly DancingAn ancient dance form, belly dancing is greatfor flexibility, coordination, back injuries andall round strength. Belly dancing assists withweight loss and during a belly dance workoutyou use 600 muscles. This class is suitablefor all abilities and ages 12 and up.Mondays 16 April for 10 sessions,1.30–2.30pm$35 per termSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 19

GamesKidsAfter School Games ClubsGet involved, exercise your mind andchallenge your friends and new playerswith games such as Checkers, Chess andUno. For six to 12-year-olds. No charge.Games ClubWednesdays, 4–5pmDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Game on!Mondays, 4–5pmSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Friday Activity ZoneFridays, 4–5pmSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Keilor KidsThursdays, 4–5pmKeilor Village LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4670Children’s CornerThursdays, 4–5pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Lego ClubFor seven to 12-year-olds. Children can buildand display their finished works in the library.Lego supplied.Saturdays, 11am–12noonSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Tuesdays, 4.30–5.30pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Games Day (Grade Prep – Six),School Holiday Activity (NEW)Come along and have some fun in the schoolholidays with youth worker Neil and stafffrom the community centre. A range ofgames and activities will be on offer with abreak for morning tea.Wednesday 11 July, 9.30am–12noon$2 per child (includes morning tea)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977All agesCommunity Chess ClubJoin an informal chess club to improveand develop your Chess game. A club forall levels and abilities.Monday 16 April (ongoing),10.30am–12.30pm.Thursday 19 April (ongoing), 7.30–10pmNo chargeWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647BocceBocce courts are available for communityuse on a casual and regular basis.Westvale Community CentreEnquiries: 9367 6647Games ClubsJoin us for cards and board games such asChess, Backgammon and Scrabble. Newplayers of all ages are welcome. No charge.Chess and Checkers for AllSaturdays, 11am–12noonSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Sunshine Library Games ClubFirst Thursday of the month,10.30–11.30amSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Checkmate! Sunshine Library Chess GroupFridays, 4–5.30pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640GardeningSustainable GardeningWorkshop SeriesEarth Day: Feeling FruityCelebrate Earth Day by learning how togrow your own fruit. All you need to knowabout planting, caring for, grafting andcontrolling pests on fruit trees.Sunday 22 April, 10am–12.30pmNo chargeWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647International CompostingAwareness Week:Compost Bins – Great for GardensLearn how to set up and maintain acompost bin at home. Get some practicaladvice on creating nutritious and chemicalfree fertiliser for your garden.Saturday 5 May, 10am–12.30pmNo chargeWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647World Environment Day:Sustainable Garden DesignLearn how to create a modernAustralian sustainable garden.Saturday 2 June, 10am–12.30pmNo chargeWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647Community GardensWestvale Community GardenA thriving community garden all year round.To learn more about the garden and plotavailability contact the centre.Westvale Community CentreEnquiries: 9367 6647Padley Park Community GardenThis community garden is situatedin the heart of the neighbourhood.Meet new people, swap gardening tipswith other gardeners and get involvedin your community.Vincent Avenue, St AlbansMelway Ref: 14 C12Enquiries: Westvale CommunityCentre, 9367 6647Worm FarmsFind out how to set up and maintain aworm farm to produce rich, fertile soil foryour garden. A great activity at home forthe kids. A worm farm will be given away atthe end of the session. Bookings required.Tuesday 1 May, 2–4pmNo chargeCairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Homework HelpStudy Support for Young PeopleA program for students in Grades five to Year10 held during school term. Drop in and gethelp starting your homework and learn howto find information in the library and online.Wednesdays, 4–5.30pmDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Wednesdays, 4–5.30pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Tuesdays, 4–5.30pmSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680Tuesdays, 4–5.30pmSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650WestFunshine Learning ClubHomework help is available for childrenfrom Grade Five to VCE.Primary school: Tuesdays, 3.30–5.15pmSecondary school: Wednesdays,3.45–5.30pmNo chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Jeanine on 9311 2367Maths TutoringHaving difficulty with your Year Seven to10 maths homework or current topic?We can help!Monday 16 April for 10 sessions,6.30–8pm$150Sydenham Community Centre20 Brimbank City Council

Job SkillsGet Ready for Work at St AlbansThis is a course for adult learners whohave been out of the workforce for a longtime, or don’t know how to start applyingfor work. The focus is on understanding theworkplace and improving your confidence.Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.15am–2.45pmPre-accredited training, funded withVictorian Government support. Courseand materials costs vary.Community WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Language, Literacy andNumeracy Program at Deer Park,St Albans or WestvaleThis is a program for jobseekers or parentsreturning to work. Learners must be referredby their Job Services Agent or Centrelink.Classes are two, three or four days – 10,15 or 20 hours. Day and evening classesavailable. Accredited training funded bythe Federal Department of Employment,Education & Workplace Relations.Enquiries: Community West 9364 3650Study for Work at St Albans –Certificate III in ESL Employment(21935VIC)This course is for adult ESL learners whoare ready to seek work but lack confidenceor the skills to gain a job in the Australianworkplace. The focus is on speaking andlistening at work, OHS information and usinga computer for work purposes.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,9.15am–2.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport. Course and material costs vary.Enquiries: Community West 9364 3650Study at St Albans - Language forCommunity ServicesHave you tried to study a communityservices course, but found it too difficult?Do you want to study later in 2012 at TAFE,but lack confidence or information aboutcommunity services courses? This coursewill focus on the structure of communityservices courses and improve your speaking,listening, reading and writing skills.Fridays, 9.15am–2.15pmFunded with VictorianGovernment support – courseand materials costs vary.Enquiries: Community West 9364 3650Learn at St Albans: Reading andWriting for AdultsThis course helps adults become moreconfident to read and write in a friendlyenvironment.Fridays (one day course) February toDecember 2012, 9.15am–2.45pmSt AlbansEnquiries: Contact Maria atCommunity West on 9364 3650to enrol or for further informationWork Skills in Australia (eveningclass) – St AlbansImprove your confidence in operating acomputer, OHS and reading and writingfor work. Pre-accredited training.Wednesdays, 5.45–8.45pmCommunity WestEnquiries: 9364 3650 to enrol or forfurther information.Drop In Resumé HelpOpen to anyone who needs basic advice andhelpful tips on how to present their resumé.Bring in your current resumé for formattingtips, assistance with saving it to disk forfuture editing, adding it as an attachmentto an email or uploading it to a job seekingwebsite.Tuesdays, 2–4pmNo chargeSt Albans LibraryEnquiries 9249 4650Advanced MYOBThis course is designed to go beyondthe basics of MYOB and to help advanceyour skills in the more complex area ofMYOB software. This course is designedfor people who wish to increase theirunderstanding of MYOB Account RightVersion 19 especially for those individualsrunning or working in a small business.Course covers Customising MYOB, Securityin MYOB, Petty Cash, Credit Cards, JobTracking, End of Month activities, End ofYear Activities and Customising Forms.Tuesday 29 May for 6 sessions,12noon–3pm$205/$135 concession(Official MYOB Manual and certificateof completion supplied)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Basic BookkeepingThis course will teach you double-entryaccounting terms and concepts; postingtransactions to the general ledge; subsidiaryledgers; debtors and creditors; accountingand small business; legislation and statutoryresponsibilities for small business; journalsand bank reconciliation. Bring along acalculator, notebook (A4 lined) and pen.Tuesday 17 April for 6 sessions,9am–12noonTuesday 17 April for 6 sessions, 6–9pm$205/$135 concession(Bookkeeping Principles Manualand certificate of completion supplied)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977MYOBLearn how to create a data file, chartof accounts, historical balances, cardfiles, purchases and payables, sales andreceivables, banking, reconciliations andreporting using MYOB Account Right Version19. You need basic accounting knowledgeand good IT skills to enrol in this course.Tuesday 17 April for 6 sessions,12.30–3.30pmTuesday 29 May for 6 sessions, 6–9pm$205/$135 concession (Official MYOBManual and certificate of completionsupplied)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977MYOB PayrollThis specialised course is for MYOB userswho wish to learn how to process a smallbusiness payroll. You need basic MYOB,bookkeeping knowledge and good IT skills toenrol in this course.Tuesday 29 May for 4 sessions,9–11.30am$135/$95 concession(Official Payroll Manual and certificateof completion supplied)Sydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Computers for WorkDevelop computer skills to improve jobopportunities write notes and reports.Enquiries: Community West 93643650LanguagesEnglish as aSecond LanguageESL (NEW)English Second Language for peoplewho want to improve their speaking,listening, reading and writing. Class foradults from other countries in a friendlylocal environment. In partnership withCommunity West.Monday, 1–3pmCost to be confirmedDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Evening ESL – LearnEnglish at St AlbansThis course is for long-term residents inBrimbank who may be working or seekingwork. The focus is on speaking clearly andwriting. Some computer study is included.21936VIC Certificate II ESL Access.Wednesdays, 5.45–8.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport; course and materials costs varyCommunity WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 21

LanguagesLearn Beginners English at DeerPark, St Albans or WestvaleA course for adults who are new to Englishor who need to re-learn English in a friendlyand supportive classroom. Pre-accreditedtraining and 21938VIC – course in ESL.Deer Park: Wednesdays, 9.15am–2.45pmSt Albans: Tuesdays and Wednesdays,9.15am–2.45pmSt Albans: Fridays, 9.15am–2.45pmWestvale: Wednesdays and Fridays,9.15am–2.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport; course and materials costs vary.Community WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Learn English in Deer Park,Derrimut or St AlbansA course for adults who have beenin Australia for several years and arelooking for conversation and languageto understand their local community.21932VIC – Certificate II in ESL.Deer Park: Thursdays and Fridays,9.15am–2.45pmDerrimut: Tuesdays and Thursdays,9.15am–2.45pmSt Albans: Tuesdays and Wednesdays,9.15am–2.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport; course and materials costs varyCommunity WestEnquiries: 9364 3650Speak English Clearly!Speak English Well! – St AlbansThis course will help people who have beenin Australia a short time, or a long time. Thefocus is on pronunciation, conversationand being understood at work or whenout of the home. Improve your confidence!21932VIC – Certificate II in ESL.Mondays, 9.15am–2.45pmFunded with Victorian Governmentsupport; course and materials costs varyCommunity WestEnquires: 9364 3650English as a Second LanguageAll new students interested in ESLClasses will need to take part in anassessment with one of our teachersto ensure they are placed in a suitable level.Duke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Beginners English Course in ESL(21938VIC)This course is aimed at people from anon-English speaking background, whohave minimal reading, writing, speakingand listening skills in English.Tuesday 17 April, 9.30am–12.30pm$35 per termDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Certificate I in ESL (21936VIC)This course is aimed at long andshort-term migrants from a non-Englishspeaking background whose speaking,listening, reading and writing are a lowintermediate level.Mondays, 9.30am–12.30pm$35 per termDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Certificate II in ESL (21932VIC)This course has been designed forpeople who are long and/or short-termmigrants, who have some reading, writing,speaking and listening skills and wantto improve these skills.Mondays, 1–3.30pm$35 per termDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Language of Computersfor ESL LearnersThis class is for students, from culturallyand linguistically diverse backgrounds,who would like to gain computer skills forwork or further study purposes.Fridays, 9.30am–12.30pm$35 per termDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Improve Your Writing and SpellingThis class is for people who want to improvetheir writing and spelling skills for work,personal, volunteering or study purposes.Students who are from English speakingbackgrounds and students from culturallyand linguistically diverse backgrounds areeligible to access this course. Students willneed to take part in a simple assessmentwith one of our teachers prior to enrolmentin this class.Thursdays, 1–3.30pm$35 per termDuke Street Community HouseEnquiries: 9311 9973Practise Your EnglishFor adults who speak English as a secondlanguage. Come along and practise yourconversation and listening skills in a relaxedenvironment. No charge.Wednesdays, 1–2pmDeer Park LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4660Fridays, 1–2pmSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Wednesdays, 6.30–7.30pmSt Albans LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4650Mondays, 6–7pmSydenham LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4680English ConversationWould you like to feel confident whenspeaking English? You can learn everydayconversation in this friendly course. We willcover how to greet people, using Englishcorrectly and some Australian slang.Tuesday 24 April for 8 sessions,6–7.30pm$20West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555English Classes for AllCome along and improve your writtenand speaking English language skills inthis easy paced and friendly class forpeople of all levels.Wednesday 2 May for 9 sessions,10am–12noon$20/$3 per sessionWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: 9249 4555English and Conversation SkillsLearn reading, writing and conversationskills in a friendly and supportive class. Studyat your own pace. Enrolment and paymentrequired prior to attending class.Thursday 26 April for 9 sessions,9.30–11.30pm$20Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800English for LivingA conversational English class foradults who have done an ‘English as aSecond Language’ course but who arenot confident in their skills.Wednesday 18 April for 10 sessions,9.30–11.30am$35 per termSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977SinglishJoin this informal singing group and findout how fun it is to practise your English.This group is for those from English andnon-English speaking backgrounds. Noexperience necessary.Tuesday 17 April for 11 weeks, 1–3pm$4 per sessionDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 035822 Brimbank City Council

MusicYouthLoose Studios Music ProgramMusic program for young people interestedin learning an instrument or starting a band.Saturdays during the school termInstrumental Tuition: 9.30am–12.15pmBeginners: 9.30–10.15amIntermediate: 10.30–11.15amAdvanced: 11.30am–12.15pmBand Workshop: 12.30–2pmNo CostYouth Resource Centre,90 Taylors Road, St AlbansBookings required: Brimbank YouthServices 9091 8229AdultsBrimbank Multicultural ChoirThis is an ideal choir for singerswanting to take their informal communitysinging experience to the next level.An informal meeting to discuss membershiprequirements and voice placement willbe required with the choir director.Monday 16 April for 10 sessions,7–9.30pm$80/$70 concessionHunt Club Community Arts CentreEnquiries: 9249 4600Singing for FunLearn to sing new songs and be part of afun and supportive group. No audition orreading music is required. Enrolment andpayment required prior to attending class.Tuesday 24 April for 5 sessions,10–11.30am$15Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Social ActivitiesDelamates (NEW)Our centre invites you to drop in for a cuppaand cake or biscuits. Sit down, relax and havea chat with our friendly staff and volunteers.Everyone is welcome.Every Tuesday, 10.15amDelahey Community CentreEnquiries: 9307 0358Bunnings DIY WorkshopsDo-It-Yourself workshops learning how todo odd jobs around the house, from usinghand and power tool to mosaics. Learnabout tiling and grouting, changing washers,light globes and create your own individualmosaic on a tile.Tuesday 8 May for 4 sessions,10am–12noonNo chargeDelahey Community CentreBookings required: 9307 0358Third Wednesday Conversation ClubCome along and talk about the issues ofthe day or your favourite hobby. It’s a greatway to meet people who enjoy stimulatingconversation on a range of topics. Morningtea is provided. No charge.Third Wednesday of the month,11am–12noonSunshine LibraryEnquiries: 9249 4640Youth Drop-InBrimbank Youth Services provide a weeklydrop in program for young people at WestSunshine Community Centre.Thursdays (during school term), 4–7pmNo chargeWest Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Brimbank Youth Services9091 8206SISTARZ – WSCC Girls GroupBrimbank Youth Services will be runninga group for young women 12 to 16 years.West Sunshine Community CentreEnquiries: Brimbank Youth Services9091 8267Neighbourhood House WeekMorning TeaLearn to decorate cupcakes and enjoya great morning tea. Bookings required.Tuesday 15 May, 10am–12noonNo cost (bring food to share)Cairnlea Community HubEnquiries: 9363 4800Neighbourhood House andVolunteer Week – WestvaleCommunity Centre Open DayCome along to this open day and tourthe centre and community garden. Takepart in a Zumba demonstration or StayActive class and enjoy an afternoon tea withstaff, volunteers and regular participants.Learn about volunteer opportunities at thecentre involving the centre’s playgroups,gardening activities, office administration,community kitchen and other special eventsthroughout the year.Wednesday 16 May, 1–3pmNo chargeWestvale Community CentreBookings required: 9367 6647WritingCreative Non-Fiction: Life StoriesThis short course is designed to help youexplore memories and turn them into vividprose by using the sense and incorporatingfictional writing elements. This course willhelp you write your life stories in creativeand original narrative.Wednesday 16 May for 5 sessions,6.30–9pm$81/$76 concessionHunt Club Community Arts CentreEnquiries: 9249 4600Writing Group (NEW)Looking for a supportive environment todevelop your writing? Whether you writefiction, creative non-fiction, crime or fantasy,this group will provide you with a uniqueperspective on writing and give you the toolsto analyse your work and those of others in aconstructive manner.Thursday 19 April for 5 sessions,6.30–9pm$81/$76 concessionHunt Club Community Arts CentreEnquiries: 9249 4600Writers’ GroupFor aspiring and published writers of alllevels. Gain confidence in expressing yourviews and progressing your writing in asupportive environment.Tuesdays, 17 April for 11 sessions,3.30–5.30pm$55 per termSydenham Community CentreBookings required: 9390 3977Community Wellbeing – Term 2, 2012, Course Program Guide 23

Language linkArabic 9209 0131Croatian 9209 0132Greek 9209 0133Italian 9209 0134Macedonian 9209 0135Serbian 9209 0136Spanish 9209 0137Turkish 9209 0138Vietnamese 9209 0139All other languages 9209 0140English 9209 0141Local call costs applyBrimbank City CouncilSunshine OfficeAlexandra Avenue, Sunshine, Victoria 3020T 9249 4000F 9249 4351W brimbank.vic.gov.au