TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2012 Free and affordable activities for residents: Lidcombe

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2012
Free and affordable activities for residents: 16 July – 21 September 2012
School holiday activities: 2 July – 13 July 2012
Newington Community Centre
HOW TO ENROL?
For most courses, bookings are essential.
Lifelong Learning Program Enrolment Form is
available online at: www.auburn.nsw.gov.au.
Term enrolment starts on Monday 2 July 2012
at 9am and close Sunday 15 July 2012 at 5pm.
Courses without enrolments be cancelled.
Enrolments are accepted on a first in, first
served basis. Receipts are available upon
request on the first day of the class.
Payment: Please pay your fee on the first day of
the class (cash only).
High school students are welcome to attend
adult courses.
Lidcombe
Library &
Community
Centre
Preschool
Story Time
Tuesdays
(during the school
term only),
11am-12pm
(Age: 0-5 years)
FREE
Lidcombe Library
Enquiries: 9649 9387
After School Craft
Thursdays
(during the school
term only),
3.30pm
FREE
Lidcombe Library
Enquiries: 9649 9387
Line Dancing
for Adults
Charlie Mifsud
Wednesdays,
18 July –
19 September,
7.30pm-10pm
$6 per session
Have fun and learn new
dance steps in a friendly
and safe atmosphere.
Note: No class on
12 September
Lidcombe
Community Centre
Enquiries: 9735 1306
ZUMBA for Adults
Antonia Escobar
Thursdays,
19 July –
20 September,
6.30pm-7.30pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Get ready to “Join the
Party” and see a whole
new side of yourself!
Note: No class on
13 September
Lidcombe
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
BollyworX Fitness
for Adults
Maxine Simmons
Saturdays,
21 July – 15
September,
12.30am-1.30pm
$60 (9 weeks)
It’s not just a dance, but
full body workout that
is fun body movements
with Bollywood music.
BollyworX is exceptionally
easy and fun for all age
groups and all fitness
levels.
Lidcombe
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Regents Park
Library &
Community
Centre
Preschool
Story Time
Mondays
(during the school
term only),
11am-12pm
(Age: 0-5 years)
FREE
Regents Park Library
Enquiries: 9644 7558
After School Craft
Wednesdays
(during the school
term only),
3:30pm
FREE
Regents Park Library
Enquiries: 9644 7558
ZUMBA Gold
for Seniors
Antonia Escobar
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
9.15am-10am
$25 (9 weeks)
A fun program for older
adults or beginners with
lower impact, modified
moves. It’s a dancefitness class that feels
friendly, and most of
all, fun.
Note: Free to
participants who
meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For
information please
contact Mary Schulha
on 9735 1343
Regents Park
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Gentle Exercise
for Seniors
Maxine Simmons
Wednesdays,
25 July –
19 September,
9am-10am
$25 (9 weeks)
Gentle exercise
incorporating strength
and balance exercises
aimed at falls prevention
and fun.
Regents Park
Community Centre
Enquiries: 9735 1306
Cosmetic Care
for Seniors
Maxine Simmons
Wednesdays,
25 July –
19 September,
10.15am-11.15am
$2 per session
Indulge your hands with
a little pampering.
Regents Park
Community Centre
Enquiries: 9735 1306
Kids Yoga
Carmella Baynie
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
4.30pm-5.30pm
$50 (9 weeks)
Taekwondo for Children
Assaf Hobeika
Tuesdays,
24 July – 18 September,
5.15pm-6pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
Fun, energetic classes for
children. Introduce them to
the healthy benefits of yoga
from an early age. Children
will learn concentration,
focus, how to release
energy, to breathe correctly,
respect for self, others
and the environment, in
a supportive and relaxed
setting. Yoga teacher of over
twenty years.
The program help keep
kids physically fit, and help
with the benefits of good
behaviour, teamwork, good
manners, patience and trying
their best.
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Cake Decorating Classes
for Adults
Selina Withaneachi
Tuesdays,
24 July – 21 August,
6pm-8.30pm
$60 (5 weeks)
(materials not included)
Learn to make a variety of
flowers with gum paste, cover
a cake and decorate with icing
and gum paste flowers.
Note: There will be
additional costs for
materials/tools which will
be discussed on the first
night
Yoga & Relaxation
Carmella Baynie
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
6pm-7.15pm
$60 (9 weeks)
Energise the body, loosen
the joints, relax and restore
with yoga and relaxation
classes. An easy, fun
class for all levels. Gentle
limbering, deep breath work,
with light meditation, for a
deeply relaxing experience.
Students need to bring a
yoga mat. Yoga teacher of
over twenty years.
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
ZUMBA Fitness
Michelle Klintworth
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
7.30pm-8.30pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Designing with
Colour and Fabric
Run by TAFE
Wednesdays,
25 July – 19 September,
6pm-9pm
$60 (9 weeks)
A short course in mixing and
matching soft furnishings for
your home.
Note: To apply for this
class you must attend an
information and enrolment
session on 25 July, 6pm
at Newington Community
Centre
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
ZUMBA Gold
for Seniors
Michelle Klintworth
Tuesdays,
24 July – 18 September,
9.15am-10am
$25 (9 weeks)
A fun program for older
adults or beginners with
lower impact, modified
moves. It’s a dance-fitness
class that feels friendly, and
most of all, fun.
Note: Free to participants
who meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For
information please contact
Mary Schulha on 9735
1343
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Musical Theatre
Classes for Children
Lara Barazi Clingan
Tuesdays,
24 July – 18 September,
4pm-5pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
A jam packed class for
children to improve their
singing, dancing and acting
skills. Great for confidence
building and lots of fun!
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Newington
Community Choir
(Newington Singers)
Lara Barazi Clingan
Fridays,
20 July – 21
September,
10am-12pm
$40 per term
A choir for adults of all
singing levels, to make
music and magic with
classical and contemporary
repertoire - no experience
necessary.
Note: This term includes
Opera Australia
project rehearsals and
performance at the Opera
House
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
ZUMBA Fitness
Michelle Klintworth
Fridays,
27 July –
21 September,
7pm-8pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Get ready to “Join the
Party” and see a whole
new side of yourself!
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Pilates for Adults
Maggi Davila
Saturdays,
21 July –
15 September,
8.30am-9.30am
$65 (9 weeks)
Pilates is suitable for
anyone who wants to
improve muscle strength
and flexibility, improve
co-ordination and balance,
tone muscles and improve
posture. An exercise mat,
towel and water bottle are
required.
Note: Free to participants
who meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For
information please
contact Mary Schulha on
9735 1343
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Get ready to “Join the Party”
and see a whole new side of
yourself!
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Auburn Centre for Community
Pilates for Adults
Lisi Hannan
Thursdays,
26 July – 20 September,
6pm-7pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Pilates is suitable for anyone
who wants to improve muscle
strength and flexibility,
improve co-ordination and
balance, tone muscles and
improve posture. An exercise
mat, towel and water bottle
are required.
Basic Computer Skills
Vinnie Ravilla
Saturdays,
21 July – 18 August,
10am-12pm
$30 (5 weeks)
If you are new to the
computer or just want to
know more about how it
works, then this course is
for you.
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Cake Decorating
Classes for Adults
Ranjo Beadle
Mondays,
23 July – 13 August,
11am-2pm
$60 (4 weeks)
(materials not included)
Are you wondering how
to produce perfect bows
in all shapes and sizes
to embellish your cakes?
Then this techniques class
is for you! In this class you
will learn different kinds
of bows, and also how to
adjust them for different
sizes and shapes of cake.
Get ready to shake, twist and
roll those hips!
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Floristry Stage 2
Run by TAFE
Thursdays,
19 July – 29 September,
6pm-9pm
$60 (15 weeks)
Note 1: No new intakes
Note 2: No classes on
16 & 23 August
Newington
Community Centre
Cake Decorating
Classes for Adults
Selina Withaneachi
Saturdays,
21 July – 18 August,
12pm-2.30pm
$60 (5 weeks)
(materials not
included)
Learn to make a variety of
flowers with gum paste,
cover a cake and decorate
with icing and gum paste
flowers.
Note: There will be
additional costs for
materials/tools which
will be discussed on the
first day
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Fun, energetic classes for
children. Introduce them to
the healthy benefits of yoga
from an early age. Children
will learn concentration,
focus, how to release
energy, to breathe correctly,
respect for self, others
and the environment, in
a supportive and relaxed
setting. Yoga teacher of
over twenty years.
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Pilates for Adults
Lisi Hannan
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
9.30am-10.30am
$65 (9 weeks)
Yoga & Relaxation
Carmella Baynie
Wednesdays,
25 July – 19 September,
6pm-7.15pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Pilates is suitable for
anyone who wants to
improve muscle strength
and flexibility, improve
co-ordination and balance,
tone muscles and improve
posture. An exercise mat,
towel and water bottle are
required.
Note: Free to participants
who meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For
information please
contact Mary Schulha on
9735 1343
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Energise the body, loosen
the joints, relax and restore
with yoga and relaxation
classes. An easy, fun class
for all standards. Gentle
limbering, deep breath
work, with light meditation,
for a deeply relaxing
experience. Students need
to bring a yoga mat. Yoga
teacher of over twenty
years.
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Floristry Stage 1
Run by TAFE
Thursdays,
for 15 WEEKS,
10am-1pm
$60 (15 weeks)
Learn basic floral
techniques, including wiring
flowers, floral composition
and arrangements.
Note 1: To apply for this
class you must attend
an information and
enrolment session on
19 July, 10am at Auburn
Centre for Community
Note 2: Flowers are not
provided
Auburn
Community Choir
Lara Barazi Clingan
Tuesdays,
17 July – 18 September,
7pm-9pm
$40 per term
A choir for adults of all
singing levels to make
music and magic with all
sorts of fun repertoire - no
experience necessary.
Note: This term includes
Opera Australia
project rehearsals and
performance at the Opera
House
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Belly Dancing
for Fun & Fitness
Lisi Hannan
Thursdays,
26 July – 20 September,
7.15pm-8.15pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Kids Yoga
Carmella Baynie
Wednesdays,
25 July – 19 September,
4.30pm-5.30pm
$50 (9 weeks)
Hypnobirthing
Natalie Meade
Saturdays,
25 August –
29 September,
9.45am-11.30am +
30min Q’s (optional)
$65 (5 weeks)
(incl. textbook, notes,
CD)
A comprehensive and eyeopening birth education
program that achieves
shorter, more comfortable
births. With hypnobirthing
you will be in control and
experience harmony with
your body and with your
support person. Pregnant
woman + 1 support person
(22 week gestation plus).
Note: No class on
8 September
Newington
Community Centre
*Bookings essential
Auburn Centre
for Community
Musical Theatre
Classes for Children
Lara Barazi Clingan
Saturdays,
21 July – 22 September,
10am-11am
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 per term
A jam packed class for
children to improve their
singing, dancing and acting
skills. Great for confidence
building and lots of fun!
births. With hypnobirthing
you will be in control and
experience harmony with
your body and with your
support person. Pregnant
woman + 1 support person
(22 week gestation plus).
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Cake Decorating
Classes for Adults
Ranjo Beadle
Saturdays,
25 August –
15 September,
12pm-3pm
$60 (4 weeks)
(materials not
included)
In this course you will
make a floral spray or cake
topper focusing on the
Cymbidium Orchid. Learn
the importance of using
modelling paste, drying
time, shape forming, wiring,
colouring, filling, arranging,
storing and creating ‘real’
looking flowers for your
cakes.
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Bollywood for Adults
Farah Nezza
Sundays,
22 July – 16
September,
12.30pm-1.30pm
$60 (9 weeks)
Experience this exciting
form of Modern Indian
dance combining: Bhangra.
Classical Indian, Arabic
and Western Jazz, Funk
and Hip-Hop performed to
the latest movie songs. It’s
all about having fun!
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Bollywood for Adults
Farah Nezza
Sundays,
22 July –
16 September,
1.45pm-2.45pm
$60 (9 weeks)
Experience this exciting
form of Modern Indian
dance combining: Bhangra,
Classical Indian, Arabic
and Western Jazz, Funk
and Hip-Hop performed to
the latest movie songs. It’s
all about having fun!
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Singing Master Classes
for Adults
Lara Barazi Clingan
Saturdays,
21 July – 22 September,
11am-12pm
$60 per term
An opportunity for adults of
all singing levels to improve
their confidence and
technique in a supportive
and relaxed environment.
Auburn Centre
for Community
*Bookings essential
Hypnobirthing
Natalie Meade
Saturdays,
14 July – 11 August,
9.45am-11.30am +
30min Q’s (optional)
$65 (5 weeks)
(incl. textbook, notes,
CD)
A comprehensive and
eye-opening birth education
program that achieves
shorter, more comfortable
Tai Chi at the
Peacock Gallery
Frank Lee
Sundays,
22 July –
16 September,
11.30am-12.30pm
$25 (9 weeks)
A gentle relaxing exercise
that helps to improve
balance, coordination,
flexibility and also
promotes mental focus and
concentration.
Note: Free to participants
who meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For
information please
contact Mary Schulha on
9735 1343
Peacock Gallery
(Corner of Chiswick Rd &
Chisholm Rd, Auburn)
*Bookings essential
Berala Public School
School Holiday Activities
July 2012
After School
Arts Program
Michelle Tran
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
3.15pm-4.15pm
(Years: 3-6,
new students only)
$30 (9 weeks)
For information on
Youth Programs
call Council’s
Youth Community
Development Officer
on 9735 1226
PARTY GAMES
With the theme of “Exotic
Animals”, students
will develop a painted
ceramic tile which will be
permanently installed at
Berala Station.
Mr Wan’s Classroom
*Bookings essential
Hip-Hop for Children
Janani Beadle
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
4.15pm-5pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
Hip hop dancing is an
ideal way to express
creativeness. Learn
breaking, popping, locking
and freestyle and have
heaps of fun doing it.
Main Hall
*Bookings essential
Taekwondo
for Children
Assaf Hobeika
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
5.15pm-6pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
The program help keep
kids physically fit and help
with the benefits of good
behaviour, teamwork,
good manners, patience
and trying their best.
Main Hall
*Bookings essential
Booking fee: 50c
Auburn Library
Mon 2 July, 11am-12pm
Tue 3 July, 11am-12pm
Mon 9 July, 11am-12pm
Tue 10 July, 11am-12pm
Pilates for Adults
Antonia Escobar
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
6.15pm-7.15pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Pilates is suitable for anyone
who wants to improve muscle
strength and flexibility,
improve co-ordination and
balance, tone muscles and
improve posture. An exercise
mat, towel and water bottle
are required.
Note: Free to participants
who meet the Healthy
Communities Initiative
guidelines. For information
please contact Mary
Schulha on 9735 1343
Main Hall
*Bookings essential
ZUMBA for Adults
Antonia Escobar
Mondays,
23 July –
17 September,
7.30pm-8.30pm
$65 (9 weeks)
Get ready to “Join the Party”
and see a whole new side of
yourself!
Main Hall
*Bookings essential
Chess
Coaching Club
for Children
TBA
Tuesdays,
24 July –
18 September,
4.15pm-5.15pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
Learn how to play
chess and improve your
problem solving and
mathematics skills.
Regents Park Library
Wed 4 July, 10am-11am
FREE activity
- no bookings required!
Regents Park Library
Mon 2 July, 1pm-3pm
Lidcombe Library
Tue 3 July, 1pm-3pm
Auburn Library
Tue 10 July, 1pm-2pm
Lidcombe Library
Thu 12 July, 10am-11am
Regents Park Library
Fri 6 July,11am-12pm
LET’S PAINT!
Musical Theatre
Classes for Children
Lara Barazi Clingan
Tuesdays,
24 July –
18 September,
5.30pm-6.30pm
(Age: 5+ years)
$50 (9 weeks)
Auburn Library
Tue 3 July, 1pm-2pm
Booking fee: 50c
Newington
Community Centre
Thu 5 July, 2pm-3pm
Regents Park Library
Mon 9 July, 1pm-2pm
Lidcombe Library
Tue 10 July, 11am-12pm
Meet outside the
Main Hall
*Bookings essential
COMMUNITY CENTRE LOCATIONS
Booking fee: 50c
Lidcombe Library
Wed 4 July, 11am-12pm
Auburn Library
Thu 5 July, 11am-12pm
Council provides free and affordable activities for residents at
the Auburn, Lidcombe, Newington and Regents Park Community
Centres and Berala Public School and a range of school holiday
activities at Auburn Library and the Library branches.
FUN WITH BEADS
CRAFT TABLE
Booking fee: 50c
ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Auburn Library
Wed 4 July, 1pm-3pm
Thu 5 July, 1pm-3pm
Regents Park Library
Wed 11 July, 10am-11am
Mr Wan’s Classroom
*Bookings essential
A jam packed class for
children to improve their
singing, dancing and
acting skills. Great for
confidence building and
lots of fun!
FREE PLAY
WITH LEGO
AUBURN CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY
Corner of Macquarie Rd and Hutchinson St,
Auburn
NEWINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Corner of Avenues of Europe and Asia,
Newington
LIDCOMBE COMMUNITY CENTRE
3 Bridge St, Lidcombe
(underneath Lidcombe Library)
REGENTS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
Amy St, Regents Park
(behind Regents Park Library)
Newington
Community Centre
Thu 12 July,
1.30pm-2.30pm
* All activities are
suitable for school-aged
children who can work
independently. Due to
space restrictions it is
not possible for parents
to accompany their
children.
* Tickets can be
purchased at Auburn,
Lidcombe and Regents
Park Libraries and at
Newington Community
Centre/Library (during
the opening hours) from
Monday 18 June 2012.
All fees must be paid for
at the time of booking.
Limited tickets are
available.
FOR ENQUIRIES
Telephone: 9735 1306
Email: [email protected]
For further information visit: www.auburn.nsw.gov.au
To plan your trip: Call the Transport Info-Line on 131 500
or visit www.131500.com.au
Did you know that you can hire the Auburn, Lidcombe,
Newington and Regents Park Community Centres?
Please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on
9735 1222 for further information
What’s On What’s On in Auburn
GROUP EXHIBITION
Spirited Impressions
of Historic Rookwood Cemetery
AUBURN WELCOMES YOU
Wednesday 1 August 2012
2012 MAYORAL ART AND
PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARDS EXHIBITION
3 August – 11 August 2012
18 August – 30 September 2012
Auburn Town Hall,
1 Susan Street, Auburn
in the Council Foyer/Atrium,
Civic Place, 1 Susan Street, Auburn
This event welcomes all new residents
to our area - particularly new migrants
and refugees. The aim is to provide
information about Council Services and
other local community organisations and
community networks available in our area.
The event will include information displays
from local services as well as information
sessions in English, Dari, Arabic and
Mandarin.
An exhibition of the entries produced in 2012
by artists (aged 16+) living or working in the
Auburn Local Government Area (Auburn, Berala,
Lidcombe, Newington, Regents Park, Rookwood,
Wentworth Point, Silverwater). Check the Council
website, Peacock Gallery or at Council libraries
for the Art and Photography Prize entry forms.
ENTRIES AND APPLICATION FORMS DUE
18-22 JULY 2012 at Auburn Library
Topics: Employments Rights, Tenancy
Rights and Council Services
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
18 August – 26 August 2012
Eight artists respond to the historical
significance and beauty of Rookwood Necropolis
which is the largest multicultural necropolis in
the Southern Hemisphere, in the midst of Auburn
Local Government Area.
Sydney Olympic Park, Lisa Huelin (2011 winner)
Past Winners Exhibition
30 June – 5 August 2012
For more information, contact 9735 1362.
An exhibition of selected works that have won
the Auburn Mayoral and Photography prize
over previous years.
Featuring performances, art and garden
workshops, and activities for all ages. Cherry
Blossom Festival Program coming to Council
website soon: www.auburn.nsw.gov.au
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Drawing Workshop
DRAWING WITH CHARCOALS
Thursday 12 July 2012, 12.30pm-2.30pm
(Ages 10+, including adults) FREE
Note: for this activity, please bring along an
object of personal significance that you would
like to draw.
Photography Workshop
PHOTOJOURNALISM –
Documenting the local area and
personal stories
Saturday 14 July 2012, 12.30pm-2.30pm
(Ages 10+, including adults) FREE
at the Auburn Botanic Gardens, taking place in
the Japanese Gardens and Peacock Gallery
Bouquet #6, Benedict Ernst
BENEDICT ERNST
The Visitors Gift:
a contemporary re-imagining
of the tale of Sen no Rikyu
and the Diamyo
18 August – 30 September 2012
Winner of the Peacock Gallery Residency
prize for his sculptural work as part of Hidden:
A Rookwood Sculpture Walk 2011, Benedict
responds to the Japanese Gardens to create
Japanese inspired arrangements using recycled
and found materials.
HIDDEN: SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
1 September – 14 October 2012
in the Anglican and General section of
Rookwood Cemetery, starting at the Northern
end of Hawthorne Avenue, Rookwood
www.rookwoodcemetery.com.au/hidden-2012
Auburn City Council is pleased to be a partner
organisation again in 2012.
The Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio is located at the Auburn Botanic Gardens, Corner of Chiswick & Chisholm Roads, Auburn. General admission and activities are free.
The site offers onsite parking and public transport is available from Auburn Train Station. For further information and to register for activities please contact Auburn City Council on 9735 1396
or email [email protected]. The gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Please check the Council website at www.auburn.nsw.gov.au to confirm times and
for further details.