Power Neighbourhood House ABN: 99 481 532 326 Term 4, 2014 6 October - 12 December Power Neighbourhood House provides a number of affordable activities and programs aimed to enrich the lives of all in our Community regardless of age, ability and ethnicity. Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:30am til 3:30pm Closed Thursdays Contacts Address: 54 Power Avenue Ashwood Phone: 9807 3589 Fax: 9807 8789 Carol Berger, Co-ordinator: 0432 150 799 Sandra Grant, Chairperson: 0417 388 468 Email: [email protected] 1 Welcome to Power Neighbourhood House MONDAYS YOGA 10.00am-11.00am $8.00 Hatha style of Yoga. This class is suitable for beginners or the more experienced. TODDLE R YOGA Want to exercise and spend quality time with your little one? Toddlers Yoga and relaxation Mondays 11.30 to 12.30 $5 per session Mondays 2pm to 3pm $8 per class Give yourself permission to have time out you truly deserve, learn how to apply relaxation therapy into your life. Linda will guide you through techniques for relaxation, de-stressing & visualisation 2 TUESDAYS TAI CHI 9.30am and 10.45am. (2 sessions $8.00 each) A relaxing and gentle form of exercise, suitable for all age groups. GARDENING GROUP 10.00am to 12pm (cuppa and snack included) We have several computers available for use. Great to keep in contact with family and friends via the internet. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Hours 10am-3pm NEED HELP FILLING OUT FORMS?? We can organise a local volunteer to help you fill out standard forms. Available times: Monday and Tuesday Mums and BUBs Drop In Tuesday 2-3 pm 3 WEDNESDAY ART CLASSES 10am—12pm $9.50 Tea/coffee included Oils, watercolours, sketching whatever medium you prefer. Come along and work at your own pace, with Julie’s friendly and expert assistance ART CLASSES SUPPORTED BY: KNIT & NATTER 1-3pm. $3.00 donation knitting, craft & friendship group Share your craft and knitting knowledge. Learn to knit, exchange patterns and take part in community knitting projects. These sessions are great for a cuppa and chat also. Ring for booking. CRAFT/SCRAPBOOKING 1-3pm $5 some materials included Do you have lots of photos that you would love to turn into treasured keepsakes? Perhaps a present for a loved one? 4 5 FRIDAY BINGO—12noon—2.30pm $6.00per book (30 games) An afternoon of fun with friendly people. Come and join our small SOCIAL GROUP FOR TEENAGERS Meets fortnightly Fun Activities To provide an opportunity for young people (1318yrs) with High Functioning Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and other similar conditions to experience friendship in a safe, supported social setting on a regular basis. 6 MyTimeMumsConnect Who are we? Mums of kids with ASDs What do we do? Talk about ourselves, our kids and other stuff. Share ideas, knowledge and experiences. Have fun. Why? The aim of our group is to provide emotional and practical support to parents of kids with ASDs. . MumsConnect runs Two MyTime Programs from Power Neighbourhood House. 1) A Mums Group with general play for children 2) A Family Group with Lego Club for children Mums are welcome to attend either group. MumsConnect also run additional events and activities from time to time. Our mums group (1) meet on the last Saturday of the month from 9.30 to 12.30 and the Lego Club runs every second Saturday of the Month from 1-3pm. You are welcome to browse our new resource library and settle your children in from 9.30 and stay until 12.30 pm. A play helper will be available to help look after children from 9.30 to 12.30 pm. A facilitator supports this group. Bookings are essential for the Lego Club For further info phone Rachel on 0425111509 or email [email protected] 7 Please feel free to drop in any time we are open for a cuppa and a chat, there is Power Neighbourhood House proudly supports the ACT Network & The ACT Newsletter Power Neighbourhood House Will be holding a pre-Chrissy MINI-MARKET 11am— 8 November 2014 3pm AKNOWLEDGEMENTS Power Neighbourhood House would like to thank all of our volunteers for their assistance with The House and their work within our community. Our appreciation goes to Department of Human Services City of Monash Ashwood -Mt Waverley Lions Club, Monash Lions Club 8