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TERMS 1 & 2JAN-JUNE 2017

Living & Learning @ AjaniUnit 2/284 Thompsons RoadLower Templestowe 3107

phone. 9850 3687www.livelearnajani.org.auAOO 230 13G ABN: 58 759 536 503

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HOW TO ENROLEnrolmentsIf you have an enquiry about a course please phone us on 9850 3687.- Enrolments are taken on a “first come, first served” basis until the class is full.

- Course fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Places will not be held without payment. A copy of our Fees & Charges policy is available on request.

- Payment can be made in person or by phone. We accept cash, cheques, eftpos or credit card (except American Express and Diners)

- Concessions are available for Senior Card holders, Health Care Card holders and Pensioners. Arrangements can be made for you to pay in instalments if necessary. Please speak to the staff.

RefundsPlease check all times, dates and course information carefully before you enrol. Once you have enrolled for a course, refunds will only be given on receipt of an appropriate medical certificate. Courses will be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments. If a course is cancelled by us, fees will be refunded in full.

PrivacyPersonal information provided when you enrol in a course or program is protected by privacy policy. A copy of our Privacy Policy is available on request.

Mailing ListIf you would like to be put on our electronic mailing list to ensure you get a copy of our brochure, please call us on 9850 3687, or send your email address to [email protected]. You can also download our brochures from our website at www.livelearnajani.org.au. If you would like a paper copy of our brochure you can pick one up from our office, from Manningham Council, the library or local shopping centres.PLEASE NOTE: This program was correct at the time of publication however classes or tutors are subject to change. Living & Learning @ Ajani reserves the right to change classes, replace tutors or amend class fees if necessary.

ENROLMENTS - can be made by phone or in person or email [email protected] to obtain an enrolment form.

New enrolments taken from Monday 5th December 2016 • Term 1 begins Monday 30th January and ends Friday 31th March• Term 2 begins Tuesday 18th April and ends Friday 30th June • No classes Monday 13th March Labour Day, Tuesday 25th April Anzac Day & Monday 12th June Queen’s Birthday.• The office will be open for re-enrolments during all school holidays except for Christmas holidays when it is closed from Monday 19th December 2016 and reopens for enrolment on Monday 9th January 2017.

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Wheelchair access and disabled car parks are available.

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Living & Learning @ Ajani284 Thompsons Road

Lower Templestowe 3107Phone. 9850 3687

www.livelearnajani.org.au

ACFEAdult & Community Further Education (ACFE) funded places can only be offered to learners with one of the following citizen or residency status:• AustralianCitizen

• AustralianPermanentResident(holderofpermanentvisa)

• HolderofSpecialCategoryVisa(sub-class444,NewZealandCitizen)

• EastTimoreseAsylumseeker,or

• HolderofTemporaryProtectionVisa

Learn Local Employment Skills Courses

Café & Kitchen Skills Level 1 with Professional Careers Counsellor

Anewcoursesuitableforpeoplelookingforemploymentinthehospitalityindustryorasteptofurtherstudies.Thecourseincludescaféskills,backofhousedutiesandkitchenskills.Anallabilitiesgroup-participantsneedtobeassessedforcapabilitycriteriatoensuresafetyinthekitchenbeforestartingthecourse.Bringalonganapronandateatoweltotheweeklysessions.

FundedbyAdultCommunityandFurtherEducationRef:17VOCCAFE1

Tuesday 31st January 9.30am – 12.00pm (9 weeks)

Tuesday 18th April 9.30am – 12.00pm (10 weeks)

Fee:$50.00NoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay),

FundedbyAdultCommunityandFurtherEducation

NewJob Skills with a Professional Careers Counsellor

OurJobskillsprogramwillhelpyoutoassessyourvocationalskills,workthroughyourcareeroptions,prepareyourCV,submityourjobapplicationandgetreadyfortheinterview.

Previousparticipantshavegainedemploymentaftercompletingthiscourse.Ref:17ESJOBSKLS

Term 1: Thursday 16th February 10.00am – 1.00pm (7 weeks)

Term 2: Thursday 11th May 10.00am – 1.00pm (7 weeks)

Fee:$50.00

Intermediate Computer Skills for Business with Scott Moran

ThiscoursewillenableyoutolearnfurthercomputerskillsfortheworkplaceenvironmentwithIntermediateWord,Excel,Internet,emailandOutlookfortheworkplaceandsmallbusiness.PartofthecourseincludesusingtheiPadfortheworkplace.Includessettingoutareport,typinguparesumeandsettingoutabusinessletter,minutesandtablesinWord.Creatingabudget,costingsheet,table,addingcolumnsandsimpleformulaeinExcel.Advancedinternetsearches,emailandoutlookskills.Coursenoteswillbehandedouteachweek.FundedbyAdultCommunityandFurtherEducationRef:17ESDIGSKLS

Term 2: Wednesday 3rd May 9.45am – 12.15pm (8 weeks)

Fee:$50.00

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FundedbyAdultCommunityandFurtherEducation

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Soy Candle Making with Robyn Cromb

ComealongandlearnhowtomakeyourownSoyCandlesorMelts(nowicks).A2hour,handsonclasswhereeverythingissuppliedforyoutomakecandles-wicks,colour,fragrance,containersandwax.Bringalongaboxorplasticcontainertotakeyourcompleteditemshome.

Saturday 4th March 1.00pm – 3.00pm (1 session)

Tuesday 27th June 7.00pm – 9.00pm (1 session)

Fee:$34.00Concession:$32.00

Painting and Drawing Basics with Vicki McInnesForstudentswantingtodeveloptheirdrawingandpaintingabilities,whetherbeginnersormoreexperienced.Vickiwilldemonstrateandhelpyouwiththebasicssuchasmaterials,composition,toneandcolourmixing.Youwillbeencouragedtofindyourownstyleandworkatyourownpace,eitherfromphotographsordirectlyfromthesubject.

Monday 30th Jan 1.45pm – 3.45pm (8 weeks)


Monday 24th April 1.45pm – 3.45pm (9 weeks)

Fee:$179.00Concession:$163.00NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday)andMonday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)

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Introduction to Floral Arrangement Workshops with Elsie Carter

Learnhowtoproducemodernfloralarrangementslikeaprofessionalandcreatewonderfulpiecestotakehome.Preparationandcareoftheflowerswillbeincluded.Allflowersandresourcesincludedintheprice.Pleasebringalongashapedvasewhichiswideatthetopandtaperedtothebottom.

Wednesday 1st March 10.30am – 12.30pm (4 weeks)

Wednesday 7th June 10.30am – 12.30pm (4 weeks)


Melt & Pour Soap Making with Robyn Cromb

TryyourhandatPourSoapMaking!A2hour,handsonsoapmakingclasswhereeverythingissupplied–soapbase,Micacolourpowders,fragrances,essentialoilsandmouldstomakethesoaps.Bringalongaboxorplasticcontainertotakeyouritemshome.

Tuesday 21st March 7.00pm – 9.00pm (1 session)

Saturday 24th June 1.00pm – 3.00pm (1 session) Fee:$34.00Concession:$32.00

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The Art of Painting with Vicki McInnes Buildtheskillsandconfidencetodevelopyourideas,findanindividualstyleandcreatefinishedpictures.Thefundamentalsofcomposition,colourandtonewillbetaughtastheyapplytoyourwork.Vickiisaprofessionalartistwithanestablishedreputationforherdecorativepaintingandmurals.

Monday 30th Jan 11.45am – 1.45pm (8 weeks)


Monday 24th April 11.45am – 1.45pm (9 weeks)


Transparent Mosaics with Debi Slinger

Makeyourowntransparentmosaicmobileinthis6hourworkshop.Createanamazingpieceofartusingstunningopaqueandclearglasspiecesthatcanhangeitherinsideoroutside.Nopreviousmosaicexperienceisnecessaryandthecourseissuitableforpeopleofallages.Allbasicmosaictools,tilecutters,clearadhesive,glassmosaictiles,colourhandouts,perspexshapeandsampleswillbesupplied.Pleasewearoldclothingandbringalonganoldshirttowear,safetyglasses,lunch&drinkbottle.

Saturday 3rd June 10.00am – 4.00pm (1 week)


$40.00 materials cost to be paid direct to the Tutor

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Computers & Digital Literacy

Manualincluded

Computers with Windows 10 – What’s New? with Scott Moran

WiththenewupdatetoWindows10havecomechangestothelookofWindows.MicrosofthaveprobablyofferedyouafreeupdatetoWindows10soupdateyourcomputerathomeandbringitalongforthelessonstofindoutaboutthechangesandfamiliariseyourselfwiththenewsystem.Therewillbe2sessionsonIntroductiontoWindows10and2sessionsontheinternet.Basiccomputerskillsarerequired.Notesprovided.

Wednesday 8th February 9.45am – 12.15m (4 weeks)

Fee:$127.00Concession$116.00

iPad for the Workplace & Home with Scott Moran

AcomprehensiveoverviewtothefeaturesofaniPadincludingApps.ItisrecommendedthatyoubringyouriPadtothesessions.Ifyoudon’thaveonealready,wehavesomehereyoucantryandScottcanadviseyouonwhattobuy.

Wednesday 8th February - Beginners 1.00pm – 3.30pm (4 weeks)

Wednesday 8th March - Intermediate 1.00pm – 3.30pm (4 weeks)

Fee:$139.00Concession$128.00

Smart Phones & Tablets with Scott MoranWelcometotheworldofAndroidwhereyouwilllearnhowtouseyourAndroiddeviceandwhattheyarecapableofdoingforyou.Ifpossible,pleasebringyourAndroidphoneortablettotheseclasses.

Wednesday 28th June 9.45am – 12.15pm (1 week)


Facebook & Twitter with Scott MoranSocialnetworkingiseverywhere!Thesehands-onworkshopswillshowyouhowtosetupandmanageyourownFacebookandTwitteraccountsandhowtousetheprivacysettingstoensurethatyourinformationcanonlybeviewedbythoseyouchoose.Theseareinteractivesessions;youmayalreadyhaveyourownFacebookandTwitteraccountsorcreatethemduringtheclass.

Wednesday 8th March 9.45am – 12.15pm (2 weeks)


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Gum Tree & eBay – Learn how to sell with Scott Moran

Gumtreegivesyouasimpleandeasy-to-usetoolthatletsyouquicklyfindtheitemyouarelookingfor.Youcanfindeverythingfromthatuniqueitematabargainpricetoyourdreammachinecar,ajoboraflat,anannyforyourkidsoralanguageteachertohelpyoulearnthatnewlanguage!

Learn how to sell on eBayandturnyourunwantedgoodsfromhomeintocash.Overthe2weeksyouwillsetupaneBayaccountandlistanitemforsale.Somebasicknowledgeofusingacomputerisrequiredforthiscourse.Inclassyouwillcovercreating/usingyouremailaccountwitheBay.YoumaywanttoconsideropeningaseparatebankaccounttousewitheBayalthoughthiswillbecoveredinWeek1.Notesprovided.

Wednesday 22nd March 9.45am – 12.15pm (2 weeks)

Wednesday 14th June 1.00pm – 3.30pm (2 weeks)


Update your skills in Windows 10 with Scott Moran

A“oneoff”workshoptoupdateyourskillsinWindows10.

Wednesday 28th June 1.00pm – 3.30pm (1 week)


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Community ProgramsAustralian Sewing GuildThisgroupmeetsonceamonthtosew,swapideasandinspiration,helpeachotherwithfittinganddevoteadaytodressmaking.Thisisagreatwaytodevotetimetoyoursewingwhilemakingfriends.Bringyoursewingmachineoroverlockerwithyou.Pleasecontactasg.bulleen.vic@aussew.org.au

2nd Saturday of each month 10.00am – 4.00pm (ongoing)

Fee:$7.00persession

Coloured Threads Knitting GroupWanttoknit,learntoknitorlovetoknit?Shareyourcreativeideas,inspireorbeinspired,chatandshareacuppawithotherswholovethiscraftinarelaxedandinformalmonthlygroupmeeting.Allknittingabilitieswelcome.Bringalongyourknittingprojecttoworkonorstartyourfirstprojectwithus.ForfurtherinformationanddetailscallLiving&Learning@Ajanion9850 3687orgroupfacilitatorVickyPetsinison0421966476.

2nd Saturday of each month 2.00pm – 5.00pm (ongoing)

Fee:$2.00goldcoindonation

Eastern Community Legal CentreEasternCommunityLegalCentreoffersFREElegaladviceandassistance.GetFREElegaladviceonimportantissuesincludingfamilylaw,crimeandtrafficmatters,neighbourhooddisputesandinterventionorders.AlawyerwillbeavailableatLiving&[email protected](03) 9285 4822tomakeanappointment.

FREE Use Of Our Internet Kiosk in our Ajani!BringyourowniPadorlaptoptoconnecttoourinternetservice.CaféisopenMonday–Thursday9.30am–2.00pm.

U3A Manningham ProgramsPleasephoneU3AManninghamon(03)9894 5955tofindoutmoredetailsandhowtoenrolintheirprograms.

SERVIZIO DI PATRONATO / PATRONATO SERVICEPatronatoITALinformacheogniVenerdi’dalle9.00amalle1.00pmpressoilCommunityHubatAjani(Living&Learning@Ajani)e’disponibileilserviziodiPatronato.Perinformazionioperfissareunappuntamentocontattareilnumero(03) 9530 4364.

AFREEPatronatoServiceisavailableeveryFridayfrom9.00amto1.00pmatCommuntyHubatAjani(Living&Learning@Ajani).Foranyinformationortomakeanappointmentpleasecall(03) 9530 4364

Manningham Toy LibraryVisittheToyLibrarywhereyoucanborrowalargevarietyofqualityeducationaltoys,puzzlesandgamesonaregularbasis.Thelibraryhasover1000itemsavailableforhirecoveringallstagesofgrowthanddevelopment.FindoutmoreabouttheToyLibraryatwww.mannighamtoylibrary.org.au.

International Women’s Group TheInternationalWomen’sGroupmeetsweeklyonaThursdaymorningtodevelopfriendships,chatandprovidemutualsupport.Thisdynamicgroupofwomengetinvolvedinavarietyofactivitiesincludingoutings,guestspeakersandinterestingworkshops.Comeandjoinus!

Term 1: Thursday 2nd February 10.15am – 12.15pm

Term 2: Thursday 20th April 10.15am – 12.15pm

Phoneuson(03)9850 3687forfurtherdetails.

Fee:$4.50persession

New English Conversation Classes with Mattie Bilias

DoyouneedtoimproveyourEnglishconversationskills?Ourclasseswillenableyoutopracticeyourconversationskillswithotherpeopletomakeyouconfidentforjobinterviews,dealingwithBanks,GovernmentAgenciesandschools.ClassesareplannedforTerm1,2017andwillbeginwhenwehave6participants.

Friday 10th February 1.00pm - 3.00pm Friday 21st April 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Fee:$82.00Concession:$75.00(6 weeks)

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General InterestNew Brain Gym®

with Mary NichollsTakethestruggleoutoflife.Getorganised,thinkclearlyandswitchonyourbrainforanyactivity,work,sport,artandstudy.BrainGym®movementsassistustoreasonratherthanreact.Quickandeasytodoandagreattechniquetousetohelpyourdaysrunmoresmoothly.

Thursday 16th March 1.00pm – 4.00pm (1 week) Thursday 8th June 1.00pm – 4.00pm (1 week)


Mindfulness with Mary Chandler, Psychologist“Mindfulness”isthepracticeoflivingconsciouslyinthepresent,ratherthanworryingaboutthepastorfuture.Explorevariousaspectsofmindfulness,suchasperception,listening,lettinggo,forgivenessandkindness.Learnsomesimpletechniquesfromanexperiencedpsychologist,tohelpyoutomanageun-helpfulthoughtsanduncomfortableemotions.Turndownyour“innercritic”andengageinlifemorefully.

Tuesday 14th February 1.00pm – 3.00pm (6 weeks)


Young People with a DisabilityAfternoon Social Program is continuing! Places are available in 2017.ParticipateinsocialandrecreationalactivitiesatBulleenHeightsSchoolinafriendlyatmospherewithhighsupportattention.Contactusforfurtherinformationon98503687.ThisprogramisfundedbytheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3.10pm – 6.10pm

Thisprogramoperatesduringschooltermonly.

Fees:$30.00perterm(for1sessionperweek).NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday),Monday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)andNoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)

Shake your Bon Bon with Kate Tempany Afunandsocialdanceclassforyoungpeoplewithadisabilitytodevelopco-ordination,recognisebeatandrhythm,increaseself-confidence&controlofmovement.Settocontemporarymusic,createandlearnnewroutinesandexercisewhilehavingfun.

Term 1: Tuesday 7th February 5.00pm – 6.00pm (8 weeks)

Term 2: Tuesday 18th April 5.00pm – 6.00pm (10 weeks)

Fee:$5.50persessionNoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)

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Food & CookingCooking Dinner for One with Chef Jack Laurence

Livingonyourownandnoideahowtocookameal?LetourChefteachyoubasiccookingskillstopreparemealsforyourself.Anallabilitiesgroupwhereeachweekyouwillmakeamaincourseanddesserttheneatthemealwiththegroup.Participantsneedtobeassessedforcapabilitycriteriatoensuresafetyinthekitchenbeforestartingthecourse.Pleasebringanapron,teatowelandatakehomefoodcontainer.

Term 1: Monday 6th February 5.30pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 8th Febuary 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Term 2: Monday 24th April 5.30pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 26th April 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Fee:$235.00(NoConcessions)(7 weeks)

Cooking on a Budget with Tony O’Neill

Ineachofthefoursessionsthegroupwillcookadelicious,easy,quickandnourishingtwocoursemeal.Thisisagreatopportunityforparticipantstodeveloptheircookingskillsinasupportedenvironment.Oncompletion,thegroupwillenjoythemealtogether.Pleasebringanapron,teatowelandatakehomefoodcontainer.

Tuesday 14th February 3.30pm – 5.30pm or 6.30pm - 8.30pm (4 weeks)

Tuesday 9th May 3.30pm – 5.30pm or 6.30pm - 8.30pm (4 weeks)


Food Safety Certificate Level 1 Online & Face-to-Face delivery

Apractical,3hourmixeddeliveryFoodSafetyCertificatecoursewithsupportavailabletoassistwiththepracticalsection.Phone9850 3687tobookatimetoattend.

Fee:$50.00(NoConcessions)

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Easy Cheesy – Cheese made easy with Sharon Howard Everwantedtohaveagoatmakingcheeses?Inthishands-onworkshopyouwilllearnhowtomakefetta,camembertandmascaponecheese.Participantstakehomerecipes,the3cheesestheyhavemadeandexperiencemakingartisancheese–easyenoughtothenmakecheeseathome!Afunworkshopwithdeliciousresults.Allequipment,materialsandrecipeswillbesupplied.

Participantsneedtobringalong:

• acontainertoplacetheircheesesin(Décormeatkeepersizeandmusthaveadrainer–tutorcansellyouone)

• aglassjartohold400mls

• acleanoldbathtoweltoincubatethecheesevats

• yourownlunch

Saturday 25th March or Saturday 29th April or Saturday 17th June 10.00am – 4.00pm (1 session)


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Healthy ExerciseMen’s Health Workshop with Dharma Daws

Comealongandbepartofasupportiveandempoweringcircleofmen.Youwillexplorethecommonhealthcomplaintsaffectingmen,yourattitudesandbehaviourstostress,work,familyandrelationshipsinasafe,funandpracticalway.Youwillbeexpertlyguidedthroughthewisdomandpracticalbenefitsofyoga,evidencedbasedmeditation,humandevelopmentmodels,relaxationpractices,holisticdietaryadvice,self-carestrategiesandstorytelling.Rediscoveryourstory.Re-defineyourperspective.Reclaimyourtruepurposeasanauthentic,consciousman.DharmaDawshasextensiveyogicexperience,havingpractisedsince1989andtaughtworld-widesince1997.OverthistimehehassuccessfullymanagedyogaandhealthcentresthroughoutAustralia,SouthAfrica,Spain,WalesandItaly.Heregularlyconductsseminars,workshopsandretreatsonarangeofholistichealthandwellnessrelatedtopics.

Saturday 18th March 1.00pm – 4.00pm (1 session)

Fee:$53.00Concessions:$49.00

Yoga and Meditation for Sound Sleep Workshop with Dharma Daws

Agoodnight’ssleepisanecessity,notaluxury.Ongoinghealthdependsonthequantityandqualityofsleepthatyougeteachnight.Throughevidencebasedyogapostures,breathing,relaxation,meditations,lifestyleanddietaryadvice,thisworkshopwillteachyouskillstohelpprepareyourbodyandmindforasoundsleepandthusahealthierandhappierlife.DharmaDawshasextensiveyogicexperience,havingpractisedsince1989andtaughtworld-widesince1997.OverthistimehehassuccessfullymanagedyogaandhealthcentresthroughoutAustralia,SouthAfrica,Spain,WalesandItaly.Heregularlyconductsseminars,workshopsandretreatsonarangeofholistichealthandwellnessrelatedtopics.

Saturday 18th February 1.00pm – 4.00pm (1 session


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Practical Meditation with Jennifer Schrader

iRest Yoga Nidra®isaformofguidedmeditationthatbringstogethermeditation,mindfulness,self-inquiryandrelaxation.Itisanadaptableandeasytolearnpracticethatcanbringpeaceandclaritytoyourlifenomatterwhatchallengesyoumaybefacing.Thiscourseissuitableforanybodywithaninterestinmeditation–neworexperienced–andisperfectforthosewhothinktheycan’tmeditate.Itisgenerallyperformedlyingdownbutcanalsobeperformedsittingonthefloororinachair.Bringalongayogamat.

Tuesday 7th February 10.30am – 11.30am (8 weeks

Fee:$92.00Concessions:$83.00 Tuesday 18th April 10.30am – 11.30am (10 weeks)

Fee:$115.00Concessions:$104.00 NoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay),

TAI CHI Qigong for Mindfulness with Hong Yan

TaiChiincorporatesQigongasanintegralcomponent.QigongisanancientChinesepracticeformoderntimeswhichcoordinatesslowfluidmovementsinacalmmindfulstateusingyourbreathing.Inessence,itismovingmeditation.Thebenefitsofpractisingmeditationaretoidentifyandreleaseblockagesinthebodythatcausetensionandstressandtoenableflowofyourqi(energy),freeingyourbodyfromphysicalandemotionalbonds.

Term 1:Monday 6th February 3.00pm – 4.00pm (FREE come & try session) Followed by Monday 13th February 3.00pm – 4.00pm (6 weeks)

Fee:$68.00Concessions:$61.00 Term 2:Monday 24th April 3.00pm – 4.00pm (FREE come & try session) Followed by Monday 1st May 3.00pm – 4.00pm (8 weeks)

Fee:$90.00Concessions:$82.00 NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday)andMonday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)

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Raj Yoga/Pilates Combo with Karyn Montgomery Abalancedapproachtoexercise,thisclasscombinesthegentle,fullstretchesofyogawiththecore-strengtheningandposturalimprovementofPilates.Learneffectivemethodstoimprovestrengthwhilstretainingflexibility.TheConsciousRelaxationtechniquesincludedallowreleaseoftension,protectingboththebodyandmindagainststress.Bringalongyourownyogamat.

(Notsuitableforthosewithneckinjuriesorduringpregnancy).

Term 1:Monday 30th January 11.00am – 12.00pm (8 weeks)


Tuesday 31st January 6.15pm – 7.15pm (9 weeks) Tuesday 31st January 7.20pm – 8.20pm (9 weeks) Tuesday 31st January 8.25pm – 9.25pm (9 weeks)


Term 2:Monday 24th April 11.00am – 12.00pm (9 weeks)


Tuesday 18th April 6.15pm – 7.15pm (10 weeks) Tuesday 18th April 7.20pm – 8.20pm (10 weeks) Tuesday 18th April 8.25pm – 9.25pm (10 weeks)


NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday),Monday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)andNoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)

Exercise Gently with Weights with Kate TempanyTaughtbyaqualifiedfitnessinstructor,thisisasafeandeasyexerciseprogram.Nojumpingorjogging,onlystretchingandbalancingandlightweights.Afunandenjoyablewaytoexcercise!

Wednesday 1st February 9.00am – 10.00am (9 weeks)

Wednesday 19th April 9.00am – 10.00am (11 weeks)


Hatha Yoga with Jennifer Schrader HathaYogacreatescohesionandharmonythroughbalancingstabilitywithmobility,activitywithstillnessandenhancingthebody-mindrelationship.Thisclassissuitableforstudentsatalllevels,includingbeginners.Bringalongyourownyogamat.

Term 1: DaytimeMonday 30th January 9.15am – 10.15am (8 weeks) (Beginners & Intermediate)


EveningThursday 2nd February 7.00pm – 8.00pm (9 weeks) (Beginners & Intermediate)


Term 2: DaytimeMonday 24th April 9.15am – 10.15am (9 weeks)


EveningThursday 20th April 7.00pm – 8.00pm (11 weeks)


Iyengar Yoga with Georgia Kardaras IyengarYogafocusesoncorrectalignmentandposturalawareness.Itisapracticalsystemofyogainwhicheveryone,regardlessoffitnessorflexibilitycansafelyparticipate.Iyengaryogahelpstodevelopstrength,enduranceandsupplenessusingthesupportofpropsasrequired.Bringalongyourownyogamat.

Thursday 2nd February 8.15pm – 9.30pm (9 weeks) Fee:$141.00Concession:$129.00

Thursday 20th April 8.15pm – 9.30pm (11 weeks) Fee:$171.00Concession:$156.00

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Health & WellbeingHealthy ExerciseBallroom Dancing with Veronica Reichelt Classesdesignedespeciallyforcouples.Theresurgenceinpopularityofballroomdancinghasledtocouplesdiscoveringtheeleganceandjoyofsocialballroomdancingastheylearnthetechniquesandstepexecutionsattheirownpace.ThedancestylescoveredareWaltz,Foxtrot,Tango,Quickstep,Samba,Rumba,ChaCha,SwingandMambo.Classesareconductedbyaprofessionalballroomdanceteacherandgivecouplesafun,lifelonghobbytoshare.

Wednesday 1st February 7.30pm – 9.00pm (9 weeks)


Wednesday 19th April 7.30pm – 9.00pm (11 weeks)

Fee:$180.00Concession:$163.00Bringalongyourpartnerandtheypay½price.

*Thisclassisheldat125GeorgeStreet,EastDoncaster

Walking for Pleasure with Agnes ZordanDoyouenjoywalkinginnaturalsurroundingsandmeetingpeople?Comeandexploredifferentwalkswithourwalkinggroup.Thisgroupisopentomenandwomanofallages.Don’tforgettowearcomfortableclothing,asunhatandwalkingshoes.Bringwater!

Tuesday 31st January 9.30am – 11.30am (ongoing)

Tuesday 18th April 9.30am – 11.30am (ongoing)

Fee:$3.00perwalk

Ongoing Strong People Stay Young (SPSY)ThisexercisegroupisforpeoplewhohaveparticipatedintheIntroductiontoSPSYprogramandwishtocontinuetopracticeandimproveormaintaintheirstrengthandbonedensitywithafacilitator.IfyouareinterestedinanIntrotoStrongPeopleStayYoungcoursecontactManninghamCommunityHealthon88413000.

Term 1 Daytime: with Gilda Canil Tuesday 31st January 8.45am – 10.00am and

Thursday 2nd February 8.45am – 10.00am (18 sessions)

Evening: with Agnes ZordanMonday 30th January 6.30pm – 7.45pm and

Wednesday 1st February 6.30pm – 7.45pm (17 sessions)

Term 2 Daytime: with Gilda CanilTuesday 18th April 8.45am – 10.00am and

Thursday 20th April 8.45am – 10.00am (21 sessions)

Evening with Agnes ZordanWednesday 19th April 6.30pm – 7.45pm and

Monday 24th April 6.30pm – 7.45pm (20 sessions)

NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday),Monday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)andNoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)


Live Fit for Men with Mayur Jivanjee, Physiotherapist Ifyou’dlovetodomoreinthegarden,playwithyourgrandchildrenforlongerorvaryyourexerciseroutine,thenjoinourexercisegroupformenover50.Ourfunclassisledbyanexperiencedphysiotherapistandcombinesstrength,fitnessandbalancetrainingformen.HeldintheCommunityHallatAjaniReserve.

Thursday 2nd February 8.20am – 9.20 am (9 weeks)

Thursday 20th April 8.20am – 9.20am (11 weeks)


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Parents & ChildrenChildren’s room (with adjacent full kitchen facilities) is available for community use for parties for children under 5 and playgroup workshops. For more information and to book call 9850 3687.

Structured Playgroup - Tuesday Morning with Marta EppelANEWTuesdayplaygroupforthosewantingfun,structuredactivitiesfor1-4yearoldchildrenwhoattendwiththeirparents,grandparentsorcarers.Eachweeklysessionhasafunandengagingthemeincludinginteractivestorytime,anart/craftactivitytoworkontogetherandtimeforimaginativeplay.Thisisagreatopportunitytosocialisewithotherparents,grandparentsandchildreninarelaxedandsupportedenvironment.Siblingsarewelcome.

Tuesday 31st January 9.30am – 11.30am (9 weeks)


Tuesday 18th April 9.30am – 11.30am (10 weeks)

Fee:$119.00Concession:$108.00(forallparticipatingchildren&siblings)NoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)

Structured Playgroup - Wednesday Morning with Joy RentzANEWWednesdayplaygroupforthosewantingfun,structuredactivitiesfor1-4yearoldchildrenwhoattendwiththeirparents,grandparentsorcarers.Eachweeklysessionhasafunandengagingthemeincludingnurseryrhymes,interactivestorytime,anart/craftactivitytoworkontogetherandtimeforimaginativeplay.Thisisagreatopportunitytosocialisewithotherparents,grandparentsandchildreninarelaxedandsupportedenvironment.Siblingsarewelcome.

Term 1 begins Wednesday 1st February 10.00am – 12.00pm (9 weeks)


Term 2 begins Wednesday 19th April 10.00am – 12.00pm (11 weeks)

Fee:$131.00Concession:$119.00(forallparticipatingchildren&siblings)

Creative Capers for Kids - Thursday New Playgroup Coordinator Rachel GriffithThisisasupportedplaygroupfor1-4yearolds,togetherwiththeirparent,grandparentorcarerandyoungersiblingsarewelcome.Ourplaygroupisdesignedwiththechildinmind,withmusic,craft,storytimeandfreeplay.Ourqualifiedplaygroupleaderwillprovidetheideasandguidetheactivitiesattheplaygroup.Youractiveparticipationisrequiredbutourleaderistheretooffersupport.Comeandjoinus!

Term 1 begins Thursday 2nd Februry 10.15am – 12.15pm (9 weeks)


Term 2 begins Thursday 20th April 10.15am – 12.15pm (11 weeks)

Fee:$131.00Concession:$119.00(forallparticipatingchildren&siblings)

PlaygroupsOurwell-equipped,sunnyplaygrouproomisavailablefornewmumsgroupsandplaygroupstomeetonaweeklybasis.Facilitiesincludeanoutdoorplayarea,newlargesandpitandcubbyhouse,toys,paints,craftequipment,playdoh,dressups,aswellastea/coffeemakingfacilitiesfortheparents.Thisisagreat,hasslefreewaytogettogetherwithotherparentswhileyourchildrenplay.Pleasecalltoenquireaboutavailability.

Term 1 begins Monday 30th January

Term 2 begins Tuesday 18th April

Fees:$45.00pertermperfamily

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Gecko Sports School Holiday Program with YingThere’snobetterwaytospendtheschoolholidaysthanatGeckoSports,TemplestoweforourexcitingMulti-sportsHolidayProgram.90minutesofSoccer,Football,Basketball,BoxingBootcampandmuchmore!

Venue:Living&Learning@Ajani(ontheTedAjaniSportingReserve)

Sessiondetailsandbookinginformationbelow:

Youngsters (aged 5-8) Monday mornings 10.00am – 11.30am Session1:9thJanuary2017Session2:16thJanuary2017Session3:23rdJanuary2017

Midsters (aged 9-13) Thursday mornings 10.00am – 11.30am Session1:12thJanuary2017Session2:19thJanuary2017Fee:$15.00persession

To book complete an enrolment form and email [email protected] or call 0432 749 535.

Gecko Sports with YingAprogramdesignedbyexercisescientistsandexpertsportscoachestohelpchildrenimprovespeed,strength,balance,endurance,co-ordinationandflexibilitywhilemostimportantlyincreasingconfidenceandhavingFUN!Agreatopportunitytohavefunwithyourfriends,gainfitnessandimprovesportsskills.

Free Come & Try Session Monday 6th February Term 1: begins Monday 13th February (6 weeks) GeckoYoungsters5-8yearolds4.00pm-4.45pmGeckoMidsters9-12yearolds5.00pm-5.45pm


Free Come & Try Session Monday 24th April Term 2: begins Monday 1st May (8 weeks) GeckoYoungsters5-8yearolds4.00pm-4.45pmGeckoMidsters9-12yearolds5.00pm-5.45pm


NoclassMonday13thMarch(LabourDay),Monday17thApril(EasterMonday)andMonday12thJune(Queen’sBirthday)

Sustainable GardeningGardening talk - Herbs and their uses with Elsie Carter, Doncaster Gardening ClubHerbsascompanionplanting,forteasandcooking,tospeedupcomposting,toattractbeneficialinsectsandtomakepressedflowercardsandTassieMossies(smallbouquetsoffragrantherbsandflowers).Plantswillbeavailabletobuyonthedayandcopiesofrecipeswillbeprovided.

Wednesday 8th March 1.30pm - 2.30pm


Volunteers neededWearelookingatplanningtodevelopaCommunityGarden.Call9850 3687ifyouareinterestedinparticipating.

Computer Programming for Young Makers with Tasneem PoonawalaAComputerProgrammingcourseforchildren8yearsandabove,wheretheybuildtheirowngames,stories,musicalsandanimations.Enrolnowforthisexcitingprogramandintroduceyourchildtotheworldofcomputerscienceinafunandengagingway.Forcoursedetails,visithttp://www.digimaker.com.au/courses/

Term 1 begins Tuesday 7th February 4.00pm – 5.00pm (8 weeks)


Term 2 begins Tuesday 18th April 4.00pm – 5.00pm (10 weeks)

Fee:$200.00(NoConcessions)NoclassTuesday25thApril(AnzacDay)

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ACCESS HEALTH & COMMUNITY – FREE PARENT PROGRAMS

Everyday Parenting with Alexandra Tait, Educational and Developmental Psychologist from Access Health & CommunityComealongandlearnskillsandstrategiesformanagingchildren’sdifficultbehaviour(children0-12years).These2workshopswillbecappedatamax-imumof10parentsattendingandtosupportgrouplearning,wepreferchildrendonotattendthisFREEsession.Please phone 9850 3687 to book a place by Thursday 18th May as limited places are available

Wednesday 24 & 31st May 10.30am - 12.30pm

General Toddler Development with Wendy Serre, Occupational Therapist Pathologist from Access Health & CommunityAreassuchasspeech,motordevelopment,toilettrainingandplaywillbecoveredinthisworkshop.Tosupportgrouplearning,wepreferchildrendonotattendthisFREEsession.Please phone 9850 3687 to book a place by Thursday 27th April as limited places are available

Wednesday 3rd May 10.30am - 12.00pm

How Can I Get My Child to Eat? With Karen Lovell, Dietician from Access Health & CommunityJoinustofindouthowtocreatehappymealtimesatyourplace.Nomoreforcingthemtoeattheirbroc-coli!Seriously,thisapproachworksandisbasedonmanyyearsofresearch,socomeandfindoutmore.Individualappointmentsarealsoavailable.Tosupportgrouplearning,wepreferchildrendonotattendthisFREEsession.Please phone 9850 3687 to book a place by Thursday 4th May as limited places are available

Tuesday 10th May 10.30am - 12.00pm

Special EventsToddler Speech & Language Development with Maria Roubos, Speech Pathologist from Access Health & CommunityComealongandfindoutmoreabouttoddlerspeechandlanguagedevelopmentandwaystohelpyourtoddlerdeveloptheirskills.Tosupportgrouplearning,wepreferchildrendonotattendthisFREEsession.Please phone 9850 3687 to book a place by Thursday 11th May as limited places are available

Tuesday 17th May 10.30am - 12.00pm

National Volunteer Week and Biggest Morning Tea CelebrationWednesday 10th May at 2.00pm Joinusforafternoonteaaswerecogniseandvalueourvolunteerswhohavesoablyassistedusduringthelastyear.TodaywewillalsobecollectingfortheBiggestMorningTeatoassistthemwiththeirfundraising.

Tinnitus Information Session with Australian HearingDoyoueverhearbuzzingorringinginyourears?Doyoueverhearwhistling,hissingorpulsinginyourears?Tinnitusreferstosoundswhichdonotcomefromanexternalsourcebutcanbeheardintheearsorhead.Ourinformationsessionwillgiveyoumoreinformationaboutyourhearingandtinnitus.FREEhearingcheckswillalsobeofferedafterthepresentation.Please phone Sandra on 9850 3687 to confirm your attendance by Monday 27th March.

Wednesday 29th March 10.30am - 12.00pm

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Eat and Greet @ Ajani is a free meal distribution program for low income, unemployed and socially disadvantaged people and families in the

Manningham area.

The program also includes opportunities to:• learn how to prepare and cook healthy, cost effective meals at home• sit down and share a meal with others • receive referral advice on sources of emergency relief and other assistance if needed

Or you can come along and receive a meal for you and your family.

When?• Mondays 10am – 12 noon: food preparation and cooking of meals (please come and help with preparation, cooking and packaging if you are able)

• Mondays and Tuesdays 12pm-3pm: fresh meals served at The Hub Café to eat in or take away

• Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 3pm: frozen meals available from The Hub Café to take away

Where?Hub Café at AjaniAt Living and Learning @ Ajani2/284 Thompsons RoadLower Templestowe 3107

Contact for more informationChris Mountford, ManagerPhone: 9850 3687Email: [email protected]

@ Ajani

communityHUB

CAFE

The Rotary Clubs of the City of Manningham

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Special Events

@ Ajani

communityHUB

CAFE

Ted Ajani Reserve 2/284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe VIC 3107Phone: 9850 3687 Fax: 9850 3030

open every Thursday

Bring this voucher with you and enjoy your FREE coffee

COMMUNITY HUB at AJANI AND CAFÉ – A new partnership initiative TheCommunityHubatAjanibringstogetherarangeofservicesavailablewithinManninghaminonecentrallocationatLivingandLearningatAjani.

LocatedclosertoresidentsinBulleenandLowerTemplestowe,communitymemberswillbeabletoaccessinformationandservicesprovidedbyDoncare,ManninghamCommunityHealth,WhitehorseandManninghamLibraries,OnemdaandManninghamCityCouncil.AdditionalservicesandactivitiesareprovidedbyEasternCommunityLegalCentre,TaxHelp,MaternalandChildHealthandPatronatoService.

ComealongonaMonday,Tuesday,WednesdayorThursdaybetween9.30amand3.00pmandenjoyacoffeeandsnackattheCommunityHubatAjaniCafé.ParticipantsfromtheOnemdaLeapprogramprovideexcellentservicetocustomersonThursdayswhiletheycontinuetodevelophospitalityskills.

WewouldliketomeetyouattheCommunityHubatAjaniandencourageyoutousetheTWOforONEvoucherbelowtoshareacoffeeorteaattheCafé.

Catering available for Business meetings or Groups in our Hub Café Ajani. For further details or to make a booking; Phone 9850 3687.

If you would like to assist us with our Café Skills training sessions by becoming our guests for afternoon tea, please contact us on 9850 3687. We will provide coffee, tea or hot chocolate and cake served by our students in training.

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Ajani Community Festival Saturday 25th February 1.00pm – 5.00pm

JoinusatLiving&Learning@AjaniandTedAjanireserveforafundayof;

•GiantGames(thinkgiantchessormonopoly)

•Backyardgames•FacePainting

•BadgeMaking•AnimalFarm

•Devonshireteas•Art/CraftMarket

Phoneuson9850 3687ifyouwouldliketoparticipateandbookatablefortheArt/Craftmarket.

BroughttoyoubytheAjaniCommunityHubwhichincludesLiving&Learning@Ajani,ManninghamCouncil,Doncare,WhitehorseManninghamRegionalLibraries,Onemda,ManninghamCommunityHealthandAdult&CommunityFurtherEducation.

Do you have a little spare time? Would you like to become our volunteer? Please call us on 9850 3687 for more information.

In conjunction with Rotary and our partners, Living & Learning @ Ajani will be holding markets and festivals in 2017. Stalls are available for a small fee. Phone our office on 9850 3687 for further information.

NewOnemda strivestoenhancethequalityoflifeforpeoplewithanintellectualdisabilitybyprovidingsupport,experiencesandinteractionstodevelopskillsandenrichlives.

Onemdaprovidesvocational,educationandrecreationprogramsincluding:

•RecreationalActivities •Workplacements

•IndependentLivingSkills •Drama&Production

•Preaccreditedprograms •CreativeArts

•AccreditedCertificate1courses

•AdultLiteracy&Numeracy

TheOnemda LEAPcampusislocatedattheCommunity Hub @ Ajaniandhasafocusontransitiontoemploymentorfurthereducation.

TheOnemda LEAP participantsworkattheHub Café @ AjanionThursdays9:30amto2:30pm.The Hub Café @ Ajani providesgreatcoffeeandfoodtothelocalcommunity,whilstprovidinghospitabilitytrainingtotheLEAPparticipants.

Doncare Community Services has provided support to families, the aged, youth and disadvantaged in the City of Manningham and surrounds for 45 years. We combine professional staff and a team of over 500 trained volunteers to provide a broad range of services.

Ourcoreprogramsinclude:

•FamilyServices •Information&CrisisSupport

•CaseManagement•SocialSupportforSeniors

•OpportunityShops •DomesticViolenceAdvocacy

•Counselling •VolunteeringinManningham

FormoreinformationaboutDONCAREservices,groupsandprograms.Pleasevistourwebsitedoncare@doncare.org.auorphone98561500.

Special Events

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Manningham Community Directory

Areyoulookingforacommunityservice,sportscluborsocialgroupinManningham?VisittheonlineManninghamCommunityDirectory,anonlineserviceprovidedbyManninghamCouncil,andfindouthowyoucangetinvolved.Formoreinformationvisit:www.manninghamdirect.com.au.

Invigorate – Building a Healthier Manningham

Invigorate is a new publication provided by Council to promote the latest news on recreation, sport, health and wellbeing in Manningham. Download a copy of the latest edition: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/invigorate

For more information email: [email protected]

Manningham Community Health ServicewillofferappointmentsatCommunity Hub @AjanionWednesdayswiththefollowingservices:

•Counselling:Talkingwithacounsellorcanhelpsolveproblemsinyourlifeorimproveyoursituation

•Dietician:Willtalktoyouaboutmeetingyourhealthandwellbeinggoals

•DiabetesNurseEducator:Introducediabetesself-management,reviewbloodglucosemonitoring,discusshowtoreducecomplications

Thefirstappointmentwillbefree.ForcostforsubsequentappointmentspleaseseetheFeeInformationonourwebsite;www.mannchs.org.au

Nopersonwillbedeniedanappointmentduetoinabilitytopay.

Foranappointmentpleasecall88413000

Story Café

Relax with a story! Story Café is a storytelling session for adults. Hand-picked stories and poems are read aloud by a library staff member, in a relaxed group setting.

Enjoy a cuppa from the cafe, bring your knitting, or just sit and relax. Slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of listening to stories being read aloud to you. The sessions will be held on Thursdays at 2pm at the Community Hub @ Ajani.

If you require any further information, please contact Shauna McEwan; [email protected]

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)providesfreelegaladvicetoresidentsacrossManninghamatourBoxHillofficeaswellasofferingappointmentsattheCommunityHub@AjanionthefourthMondayafternoonofthemonth.

Areasoflegalproblemsinclude:

•Familyviolence •CriminalLaw

•Infringements •Victimsofcrimecompensation

•FamilyLawandotherfamilyissues

Interpretersavailableinalllanguagesandcanbebookedtoattendappointments.

ECLCcanalsoprovidefreeeducationsessionstoorganisationsandcommunitygroupsaboutthelawandwaystopreventlegalproblems.Thesesessionscanbetailoredtoagroupandofferedacrosstheregion.Contact(03)92854822toarrangeanappointmentforlegalinformation,adviceandreferralsortofindoutabouteducationsessions.

WhitehorseManninghamLibrariesopen for discovery

Partnerships

Unit 2/284 Thompsons RoadLower Templestowe 3107

Adult, Community andFurther Education

Located at Ajani Reserve on Thompsons Road in Lower Templestowe at the top of the stairs from the carpark.

Office Hours:Monday - Thursday9.30am - 4.30pmFriday9.00am - 1.00pm

Like us on Facebook at Living & Learning @ Ajani

Living & Learning @ Ajani Inc. (formerly Bulleen & Templestowe Community House) is grateful for the support and funding from Manningham City Council (MCC), the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education and Training.

As a registered ACFE provider, some funding is received from the State Government of Victoria to conduct specified programs as a Learn Local education provider

phone. 9850 3687fax. 9850 3030email. [email protected] www.livelearnajani.org.au

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