Welcome to our April - June program.
Mount Eliza
Neighbourhood
House
We have a great variety of programs and groups to keep
you busy over the cooler months. If you’re on your way to
Italy then join Mila for a crash course in Italian, or if you’re
staying at home there are various movement classes on
offer. If you need assistance with your family research
project or you’re finding that laptop, smartphone or digital
device challenging, we have the programs for you!
We aim to engage with the community of Mt Eliza in a
meaningful way, so if you have ideas for programs or
would like to be involved through volunteering please feel
free to drop in and have a chat.
Become a member
Our yearly membership fee is $10.00. Becoming a member
enables you to enrol for these great courses we offer year
round. We will keep you up-to-date with what we offer via
regular enews and quarterly programs. Your membership
fee can be paid via EFT, cash or cheque
Autumn Program
April to June 2017
Ph. 9787 8160
[email protected]
www.mountelizanh.com.au
Monday to Friday 9am—4pm
How do I enrol ?
By calling us and booking your place. We offer both
casual and full term payment options depending on the
course and your personal circumstances. Some classes will
only commence if there are sufficient numbers. Please call
us before enrolling to avoid disappointment.
Classes with low enrolments may be cancelled or deferred
by MENH and you will be advised prior to the commencement of the class.
90-100 Canadian Bay Rd
Mount Eliza
Find us behind the Canadian Bay
Hotel. Enter the driveway near the
Bowling Club entrance and drive
around behind the Community Hall
to the carpark.
Ph: 9787 8160
E: [email protected]
www.mountelizanh.com.au
Monday to Friday 9am—4pm
FEES: No fees can be refunded due to the booking commitments of Tutors/Presenters. Fees in EXCESS of $100 per
term may be paid in two instalments – half PRIOR to the
first five weeks, and the remainder BEFORE the second five
weeks.
Membership fee is not refundable.
Registration number: A0000267W
Public Holidays
Classes will not run on Public Holidays.
ABN: 55 602 732 315
Find us behind the Canadian Bay Hotel
What's New
GENTLE EXERCISE FOR OVER 55s
Time: 9.15am - 10am & 10.15am—11am
Cost: $ 3 per sessions
THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD—MOVEMENT CLASSES
Date: Starting Monday 24 April - Monday 26 June 2017
Enjoy Better Flexibility and Coordination in Your Daily Life
Time: 2 - 3PM
Improve Your Golf Swing
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Cost: $ 135 for course of 9 lessons or $ 18 per lesson for
casual attendance
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT for 5 to 10 year olds
By focusing on 8 mindful mantras students focus on noticing
their thoughts, feelings and physical sensations and how this
can help them at school and every day.
There are 2 sessions to choose from on Mondays
Time: 4-4.40pm or 5-5.40pm
Cost: $15 per session
DIVERSIONAL ART THERAPY
This is an introduction to work in Diversional/Art Therapy
activities for those considering studying, or working in, aged
care. It will also suit carers or those who would like to use art
as a therapy at home. The tutor will take you through different
media and art methods used in Diversional Therapy.
Time: Tuesdays starting 2nd May— 13th June
6.30pm—9.30pm
Cost: $110 + $10 Membership ( Booking essential )
Health and Wellbeing
WALKING GROUP
Start your day with an energetic walk and keep fit while
enjoying good company.
Date: Tues & Thurs leave at 8.30 am from the
House Cost: free
RAMBLERS
Enjoy a leisurely Saturday afternoon walk with
occasional day trips. Calendar of walks is available from
the office. We organize a bus trip and walk each October
for an additional fee.
Saturday afternoons – all year round
THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD AWARENESS THROUGHT MOVEMENT
Join Claudia in our new movement classes. There are 2 to
choose from:
ENJOY BETTER FLEXIBILTY AND COORDINATION IN YOUR
DAILY LIFE
Date: Monday 24 April - Monday 26 June 2017
Time: 2 - 3PM
Cost: $ 135 for course of 9 lessons or
$ 18 casual
IMPROVE YOUR GOLF SWING
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Cost: $ 135 for course of 9 lessons or
$ 18 casual
GENTLE EXERCISES FOR OVER 55s
Class 1 – 9am
Aerobic, balance, coordination and strength. Floor/mat
work, stretches and core strength
Class 2 – 10.15am
Sedentary class. Aerobic, balance, left and right coordination movements. Seated exercises, strength, bands and
weights
Fee: $3.00 per class
For details please call the Over 55s Club on 9787 8170
Health and Wellbeing
YOGA
Maintain your wellbeing. Relax, reduce stress, improve fitness
and flexibility with Paula. We have 2 classes to choose from.
Date: Tuesday 18th April—27th June (10 Weeks )
Time: 9.00am - 10.30am
Cost: $200.00
Date: Tuesday 18th April—27th June (10 Weeks )
Time: 10.45am-11.45am
Cost: $150.00
WALKING FOR MEN
This won’t be a stroll, but a moderate paced 4km walk in and
around Mount Eliza.
If this sounds like the type of physical activity for you, then
come and join Lester and other men every Tuesday.
Time: 8.30am Starting from the Centre for about a hour
Cost: Free
For further information contact Lester 0407 414 955
Children
PLAYGROUP
If you’re a mum, dad or grandparent looking for friendship or
support from like minded parents and carers then we would
love for you to join us. Enjoy crafts, music, Storytime and
access to our playground.
Date: Wednesdays Time: 9.15am—10.45am
Cost: $88.00 per term
Second child over 12mths $44.00
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT for 5 to 10 year olds
By focusing on 8 mindful mantras students focus on noticing
their thoughts, feelings and physical sensations and how this
can help them at school and every day.
There are 2 sessions to choose from on Mondays
Time: 4-4.40pm or 5-5.40pm
Cost: $15 per session –bookings essential
Social Activities
Social Activities
MOUNT ELIZA SOCIAL CLUB
GET CONNECTED CLUB
Would you like private training on your computer, tablet,
phone or IPad devices? No question too big or small, we will
work with you to achieve your individual goals.
Dates: Monday and Thursdays starting 19th April.
Time: 3.30pm—5.30pm Cost: $20 for 2 Hours.
Booking essential
COMMUNITY LUNCH
Join us for a nutritious pot luck lunch. Relax, make new friends
and chat with our lovely volunteers and staff.
Come along and join in. Food donated by SecondBite.
Thursdays 12.15pm
Cost: $5.00
FAMILY RESEARCH SOCIAL GROUP
This social group follows on from our first series.
Explore different ways to present family histories, the use of
computers and different formats, using a specialised
geneaology program, sharing resources and information.
From 26th April then every second Wednesday
Time: 10am—12pm Cost: $4.00 per session
OVER 55S COMPUTER DISCUSSION GROUP
Discussions or sharing can be on any topic. The main purpose is
to form friendships and have a chat about computer issues with
one another
Thursdays
Time: 10am—11am
Cost: $2
Recreation
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND PAINTING
Unlock your artistic side with Andrea Jenkins. An accomplished
artist and teacher Andrea will help you unlock your creativity in
these warm, welcoming classes. You can view her work at
www.andreajenkins.com.au
Language Groups
Enjoy social interactions with others and participate in
the
community. People with carers are especially welcome.
We offer a welcoming place for everyone to take part in
with various activities that may include coffee at a
local café, gardening, art, or cooking .
If you are recovering from ill health, experiencing
isolation or just need a chat and a cuppa—everyone is
welcome. Lunch is provided.
Every Monday
10am — 2pm
Fee: $15
FRENCH CONVERSATION AFTERNOONS
Join Sabine and speak French! For the more advanced
students, incorporating conversation, grammar,
pronunciation and discussion.
Date: Friday 21st April—30th June
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
Fee: $200.00
ITALIAN TUITION WITH MILA
This colloquial super crash course is practical and aims to
get you speaking the language in 8 weeks. You will learn
proper pronunciation, how to introduce yourself, hints
about the culture, all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY
DIFFERENT…..
Dates: Tuesdays From April 18 (no class on 25 April)
Fun, laughter , and silliness is welcomed in this program
aimed at nothing more than enjoying ourselves.
No expectations!
Time: 11am- 1pm
Cost: $270
for 8 weeks. Bookings essential.
Tuesdays
Time: 1.30—3.30PM
VILLAGE CAFE
Come and join us for freshly baked scones , tea or coffee
and stimulating conversation.
Every Tuesday
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Cost: $4.00 per session.
Recreation
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
If you would like to learn Spanish we would love
to hear from you. We have a very experienced
tutor who is available to teach, we just need a
minimum of four willing participants.
Contact us on 9787 8160
MOUNT ELIZA MEN’S SHED
EMBROIDERY & SEWING GROUP
We are a social group of embroiderers who come together
each Monday for the enjoyment of sharing our embroidery
projects. Prerequisite is a sense of humour - we like to
laugh.
Our Men’s Shed is open to anyone who would like to drop in
for a chat, enjoy good company or learn and share skills. It’s a
place for blokes to gather, work or support each other.
You don’t need to be handy, or have any particular experience. Just come and hang out. We have a lot of fun and get
involved in all sorts of community activities.
Time: 9.30am—12.30pm from Friday 5th May—23rd June
Cost: 8 week course $200.00 plus $20 for materials
If you have recently bought an Embroidery machine and
need a little help feel free to come down and get some
advice from the friendly ladies.
MAH JONG GROUPS
Date: Mondays
We have big plans for our little shed and we’re looking for
more members to help us grow and evolve.
Whether you are an experienced player or just interested in
learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Our Mah Jong group meet each Monday morning and evening .
New members are always welcome.
Mondays
Times: 9.15am to 12.15pm and 7pm to 9pm
Cost: $5.00 per session
Time: 10am - 3.30pm
Tuesdays: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: $6.00 per Session
Thursdays: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm
KNIT AND NATTER
Bring yourself, your knitting needles , your favourite
wool and join us for an afternoon of making fabulous
knits and having great natter, over a cuppa, all for a
good cause. We’re part of KOGO (Knit one, Give one) a
Melbourne based NFP where volunteers knit or crochet
garments which KOGO then delivers to needy people.
Time: Wednesdays 1:30pm- 3:30pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
Location: the Grounds of the Mount Eliza Country Club
MOUNT ELIZA WRITERS CENTRE
Writing is a solitary art and Mt. Eliza Writers Centre is a
dynamic environment offering opportunities for mutual
learning within a supportive group. Whether you’re an
aspiring writer or have years of experience you’re
welcome to join us. Bring 5 pages of your own work and
receive verbal and written feedback.
From 19th April then every second Wednesday
morning 10.00am to 12.00pm Cost: $4.00 per session
New members are always welcome.
Book list is available at the House.
Date: First Monday of each month all year
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Cost: $5.00 per session
MOUNT ELIZA CHESS CLUB
Beginners and experienced players welcome
Tuesdays
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
CRAFT GROUP
Enjoy the companionship of others who share an interest in
craft. The craft group has been meeting at the House for over
25 years and is still going strong! No matter what style or type
of craft you are working on or would like to work on there is
always someone to help and guide you.
Tuesday 18th April—27th June
Time: 1pm –3pm
Cost: $4.00 per session
32 Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza
Book Groups
If you enjoy reading and would like to discuss a a good
book then you have two book groups to choose from:
MONDAY EVENING
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
New members are always welcome
Book list is available at the House
Date: Third Wednesday of each month all year
Time: 1.30pm—3.30pm
Cost: $5.00 per session.