Situated at the Briagolong Mechanics Institute Hall, 9-11 Avon Street, Briagolong Vic 3860 Ph:(03)51455425 - Fax: (03)51455593

Email: bch@briagolong.com.au Website: briagolongcommunityhouse.com

Reg. Inc. No A0025254Y – ABN 59 247 453 303

Term 1 2020 Programme

‘Open doors for Community Involvement and Learning, to Improve Quality of Life’

HEALTH & FITNESS - ART & CRAFT - EDUCATIONAL COURSES

Community Lunches - come and join us Friday 7th February & 6th March

Briagolong Community House Inc

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Vision Statement: ‘Open doors for Community Involvement and Learning, to Improve Quality of Life’ Mission Statement: ‘To Provide a Friendly Centre for Individual and Community Education and Development through Learning’

Briagolong Community House Inc.

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Ukulele Classes with Julie Bradley

These lessons are a continuation for ukulele players covering range of chords and introducing new strumming and picking techniques. We dip into pop, country, rock, folk and blues tunes. Come and join us! BYO ukulele.

Monday afternoons 10th February, 2nd & 23rd March

2.00pm to 3.30pm Cost $60.00 per term (money to tutor)

“Monday”

Embroidery Project This term you will learn how to do Cross Stitch onto a t-shirt or a windcheater. So choose a good quality garment that you want to put a cross stitch design on then purchase some coordinating embroidery threads. Bring along your scissors, needles etc

Tuesday 4th to 25th February

Monday 10th February, 10.00am to 1.00pm,

Cost $3.00

Briagolong Wool Group This group will be held every 2nd Monday of the month, 10am to 1.00pm For everyone who loves to work with fleece and wool. All wool crafters are welcome, wheel spinners, hand spinners, knitters, crocheters and weavers.

“Tuesday”

Ukulele Classes with Julie Bradley These lessons are a continuation for ukulele players covering range of chords and introducing new strumming and picking techniques. We dip into pop, country, rock, folk and blues tunes. Come and join us! BYO ukulele. Tuesday evenings

11th February, 3rd & 24th March 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Cost $60.00 per term (money to tutor)

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Tuesday evenings 11th Feb to 3rd March

7.00pm to 8.30pm $35.00 for all 4 or $10 casual

The Three Principles - Discussion Group with Hilda Rhodes

The Washington Lectures Sydney Banks

The Three Principles are a simple understanding of how our minds work. When you uncover this inner wisdom, you will find that the overall quality of your life improves. Typically you will experience less stress and more calm-ness. Your relationships will improve as you stop taking negative comments personally and respond compassionately.

For an introduction to the 3P (free animations and videos) visit: www.innateevolution.com

This term will be a selection of Syd Banks’ DVDs. There will be four sessions as follows: -The Washington Lectures Part 1. -The Washington Lectures Part 2. -Genesis of the Three Principles -The Great Illusion Facilitated by: Hilda Rhodes – Conscious Resilience (find me on facebook)

Cooking with Peter Iliopoulos “Feta & Ricotta Cheese” Peter will bring all the ingredients including the pre made culture with him on the day. He will explain how the culture is prepared so you will be able to make your own. This class is a demonstration but you can help with preparation and especially eating at the end for lunch. Tuesday 10th March 10.00am to 1.00pm Cost $25.00 plus $15 ingredients Bring containers with you

Hand Embroidery Group

Want to learn hand embroidery or get help with a project? Come and join a friendly relaxed group where various hand embroidery styles can be explored. Experienced help available. Tuesday 28th January to 24th March 1.00pm to 3.30pm Cost $3.00 per class

Bring your own sewing equipment, needles and embroidery threads to weekly classes.

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Textiles & Sewing Group Patchwork, Sewing & Craft – come along, enjoy and share your skills and learn from others. A friendly group of people sharing knowledge and a chat. Lots of great ideas!

Every Wednesday 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bring your own project Everyone Welcome

Cost $3.00 handwork 5.00 for machine

Free Embroidery Ribbon Embroidery Bead Embroidery

Machine Embroidery Tailoring & Mending Dressmaking

Patchwork & Quilting English Patchwork Canvas Work

Candle Wicking Blackwork Hardanger

Tapestry Cross Stitch Knitting & Crochet

“Thursday”

Gentle Exercise for Over 55s with Bruce Males

Bruce teaches Tai Chi for flexibility in over 55’s who require low impact on the body to allow for health issues. This is a fun class that includes a friendly cuppa afterwards and a chat with friends.

Wednesday afternoons, 29th January to 25th March

1.30pm to 2.30pm Cost $1.00 per class for members

Hatha Yoga with tutor Robyn Cox-Livingstone

Robyn is an experienced instructor and enjoys teaching others her great skills. Come and learn how to become healthier and gain flexibility as well as learning relaxation techniques. This class is suitable for returning students of all ages.

Thursday evenings for 8 weeks 6th February to 26th March . 6.00pm to 7.30pm Cost $60.00

Please Note: A casual rate of $10.00 per session is available to those who attend one or two classes.

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Briagolong History Group This group will meet in the Supper Room at the Mechanics Institute Hall every 3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm. Discussions will be on the history of Briagolong also showing photos and articles from early years.

BRIAGOLONG GARDEN CLUB

If you love your garden come and join our group. Our Garden Club meets on the last Thursday of each month. We have group discussions at the Community House, excursions to great gardens and talks from knowledgeable speakers. Thursday afternoon 27th February & 26th March 2.00pm to 4.00pm - free

“Thursday cont.”

Phone Margaret Anderson for more information on

51455383.

BEGINNER’S Yoga with tutor Robyn Cox-Livingstone

Robyn will now be continuing her Beginner’s Hatha Yoga classes. Learn how to relax while becoming more flexible and in tune with your body. The class finishes with a 5 minute meditation so you leave feeling calm and relaxed.

Thursday for 8 weeks 6th February to 26th March 1.00pm to 2.00pm Cost $60.00

Please Note: Casual classes not available.

CROCHET - Stitches, Stars & Squares These classes are for people that know the basic chain, double crochet, half treble, treble and double trebles. Over the 8 weeks you will learn C2C, Waffle Stitch, Chevron, 3 types of Aran Squares and our last project will be how to crochet a 12 point Star blanket. You will receive instructions for each stitch, guidance and patterns for each project.

Thursday mornings , 6th February to 26th March, 10.00am to 12noon, Cost $5.00 per class

All projects use 8 ply and your choice of wool, acrylic or cotton and a 4mm crochet hook.

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Essential Oils with Sarah at Indigo Wellness Cottage This is a 2 hour workshop where you will learn about the uses and benefits of essential oils and make some blends to take home. You will learn about how the oils can be used and what method works best for different ailments. Workshop is held at Indigo Wellness Cottage, 12 Forbes St, Briagolong

Friday 14th February 10.00am to 12noon Cost $15.00 plus $5 materials Bookings and payments at Briagolong Community House

Basic Wrought Iron Workshop with Peter Frost. This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn the following Techniques of Basic Wrought Iron: * How to set up a forge and anvil, *Use of basic metal principles, *Learn about basic heat treatments , *You will be guided by Peter to do your own work sample, * Learn important skills. Times 9.30am to 3.30pm, Cost $30ea

Enjoyed by both men and women. Limited to two people at a time.

Contact 51455425 to book a day that suits you

Spinning Workshop with Jen Parker Hand Spinning Yarn Learn to spin fleece into thread that can be used for crochet, knitting, weaving and other textile projects using a Mayan Spindle. This fun and fluffy work-shop is suitable for beginners and more experienced spinners. Students will learn how to spin with hand dyed fleece to create a bright multi coloured yarn.

Option of buying the spindle for an extra $20.

Friday 20th March 10.00am to 1.00pm Cost $55.00 - Everything included

Briagolong Community Lunch Come and enjoy a meal and a chat with members of your community at the Briagolong Community Lunch. We always have great food

and company.

Friday 7th February & 6th March Starting at 12.00 noon, Cost $5.00 donation

Put your name on the list at General Store or ring 51455425

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Art & Craft Morning Spend the morning at the Community House with people that enjoy working with Textiles, Art and Crafts. You can do anything you like: painting, card making, drawing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery

BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT Friday fortnightly

7th & 21st Feb, 13th & 27th March 10.00am to 12.30pm

Cost $3.00

Mixed Media Art Group “Beginners Welcome” Combining many different ways of creating art in a group session once a month. Watercolour, Sketching, Acrylic or Oil Painting, Ipad Art, Pencil, Pastel and even Photography. There are no set rules to what you can do in this group. Come along and enjoy yourself.

Last Friday of each month 31st January, 28th February and 27th March 12.00 to 3.30pm Cost $3.00 per session Internet use Cost $5.00 per session

BOOK SWAP every day Come to the House on days when we are open and swap over your books. We have many books to choose from and authors like John Grisham, J Jeffery Deaver, Maeve Binchy, Kathy Reichs, Wilber Smith, Clive Cussler, Martina Cole, Mary Higgins Clark………..

If you would like to start a book club please come and see me and we can organise it for you.

Wool Dying Come along to this interesting workshop and learn how to dye your own fleece. Margaret will teach you all the tips and information you will need so you can dye your own fleece at home.

Friday 28th February 9.30am to 11.30am Cost $5.00

Page 9 “Saturday” Decoupage Workshop Let your creative juices flow and enjoy making some special items for yourself or friends. You can choose from many different items like glass objects, craft ply wood or paper mache moulds. You will need to bring glossy magazines, pva glue and a nylon or talon craft paint brush 1/2 inch or 1 inch depending on size of project.

Saturday 15th February 10.00am to 1.00pm Cost $10.00 Google some ideas. There is so much you can do with decoupage.

Brie Cheese Making Come and learn how to make your own Brie Cheese with Kathy. You will be given all the information you need to go home and continue to make brie for your family. This workshop is run over 2 days for a total of 5 hours so you can see first hand how to do one of the important steps which must be done after 24 hours.

Saturday 21st March 10am to 2pm Sunday 22nd March 2pm to 3pm Cost $35.00 plus $5 ingredients

Kusudama Workshop Kusudama is the art of Japanese Paper Flowers. They can be made in all different sizes, left on their own or joined together to make a beautiful display. You will need to bring double sided scrapbook paper, glue stick, ruler & cutting mat, paper cutter blade or scissors, a small bead or pearl approximately 8mm to coordinate with the chosen paper.

Saturday 14th March 10.00am to 1.00pm Cost $10.00

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“COMPUTER TRAINING”

Our tutor, Geoffrey Benton is happy to teach people how to use their computers on a one to one basis. If you need help with basic

computer skills or how to open your emails, please ring on 51455425.

“Saturday”

Briagolong Ukulele Strum Sessions with Julie Bradley

Come along to Julie’s monthly ukulele strum sessions. People of all ability levels who want to make music with others in a safe and fun environment. So bring along your enthusiasm, music stand and, of course, your ukulele.* Beginners and accompanied children are especially welcome.

Saturday 1st February and 7th March 10.00am to 12.00noon Gold coin donation

Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps Would you like to have the homemade reusable food wrap experience for yourself with professional results? Want super clingy wraps that you can’t get with just beeswax alone? Little Bumble are leading the way with quality reusable food wraps that can help you keep your food fresher for significant-ly longer, such as avocados up to 2 weeks, cucumbers 3 weeks and celery and leafy greens 5 weeks! Featured by Choice as food wrap stars, they are helping address Australia's massive 10 billion dollar food wastage problem by empowering people to make their own food wraps with a professional finish.

Briag Pottery Workshop with Geoffrey Viney Our pottery workshops are very informative and enjoyable so come and join us. You will have 4 hours to use your imagination to make hand built pottery using pinch, coil and slab techniques. Geoffrey will bring 3 potter’s wheels so you can all have time to learn and practice making bowls, jugs or whatever you like.

Saturday 22nd February & 8th March, 10.00am -2.00pm, Cost $45.00 plus $5 each per firing and glaze

Saturday 29th February 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Cost $45.00

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Briagolong Community House Committee Members

Chairperson: Margaret Anderson

Vice Chairperson: Judy Short

Secretary: Paula Doherty

Treasurer: Geoffrey Benton

Members: Julie Dyce Bruna Robinson

Anna Larkin Simone Jacob Maz Benton Judy Richards

Coordinator: Janene Rodda

Bookkeeper/Admin. Lynne Rapson

Our Committee meetings are held every few months and start at 10.30am. The duration of our

meetings are approx. 1 - 1.5 hrs. Please ring for the next date.

New Members Welcome

Other services we offer: We have our “Telecentre” available for use during open hours. Cost is $3.00 per hour to use the computer & internet or $2.00 for computer use only.

A volunteer transport service to assist disadvantaged people

(i.e. elderly and those without means of transport from family or friends) to get to medical

appointments. “MiniCare” is run though the Central Gipps-land Health Service. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for fuel by CGHS and the client pays a donation of $5.00 per ride.

NEW VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED.

Briagolong Community House Inc. is a member of the Neighbourhood

Houses Victoria (NHV) and the East Gippsland Network of

Neighbourhood Houses.

Business Open Hours:

Mondays - 9.00am to 12noon Tuesdays - 9.00am to 4.00pm Wednesdays - 9.00am to 4.00pm Thursdays - 9.00am to 1.00pm Fridays - 9.00am to 4.00pm

The Briagolong Community House will be CLOSED for all School Holidays and Public Holidays

Briagolong Community House Inc Reg. Inc. No A0025254Y – ABN 59 247 453 303

Briagolong Mechanics Institute Hall, 9-11 Avon Street,

Briagolong Vic 3860

03 51455425

BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY HOUSE

“Everyone is Welcome”

Briagolong Community House Inc