OPEN Monday–Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm | (CLOSED THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)

28 Brown Street, Portarlington | EMAIL enquiry@portnh.org.au | TELEPHONE 5259 2290 | www.portnh.org.au

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

NEW PAYMENT OPTION

To assist you in paying your weekly fees, the Neighbourhood House would like to offer you the convenient option of paying on a term by term basis. This would result in you paying $20.00 per term for a group that costs $2.50 per week or $24.00 for a group/class that costs $3.00 per week. This is based on an 8 week term but as most terms have 11 weeks this payment option would result in a discount. As noted previously, the Neighbourhood House now has EFTPOS so this new payment option would also facilitate paying by card.

Day:

ASHCOMBE MAZE & LAVENDER GARDENS MORNINGTON PENINSULA

The Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens is home to Australia's oldest and most famous hedge maze, a beautiful circular rose maze, and the year round flowering Lavender Labyrinth, all set among 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens.

Enjoy a light lunch at the recently refurbished Café.

Day: Thursday, 7 September | Time: Bus Departs 8.30am | Cost: $65.00 includes Entry to Gardens, Bus, Ferry & Lunch.

NOTE : JULY TOUR ~ CHRISTMAS IN JULY @ THE CUCKOO RESTAURANT, DETAILS PAGE 5 OF THIS PROGRAM

Literary weekend returns to Portarlington

Midwinter Words, Portarlington’s annual literary event, will be held on July 22 with appearances by authors Mark Smith, Greg Foyster and Dorothy Johnston. They will discuss their work during a panel discussion followed by a workshop presented by Greg Foyster. The panel discussion will be held at 10 am in the Bayview Room, Park’s Hall, Newcombe Street. It will appeal to readers as well as writers, giving the audience an insight into the literary world of fiction and non-fiction. Book sales and author signings will follow the event. Greg Foyster will run his popular workshop, Writing About the Environment, starting at 1:30 pm in the same venue. The workshop is capped at 20 participants and those attending will receive workshop notes and a book. Tickets are available at the Portarlington Neighourhood House, 28 Brown Street, Portarlington. Panel discussion tickets are $10 each while tickets including the workshop are $50. The Portarlington Neighbourhood House is open from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 3 pm except the first Thursday of each month when it’s closed. For more details, contact Midwinter Words organisers, Jenny Macaulay on 5259-1593 or Pearl Wilson on 5259-1553.

MIDWINTER WORDS 2017

TOURS

CHRISTMAS IN JULY @ THE CUCKOO RESTAURANT OLINDA

With carols, delicious Christmas fare and delightful decorations, the cosy Cuckoo is the perfect place to anticipate a white

Christmas in the hills.

Day: Tuesday, 25 July | Time: 8.30am Bus Leaves | Cost: $70.00

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

MUSICALLY MINDED

GUITAR GROUP All guitar players welcome to this relaxed, just-for-fun Guitar Group. Share songs you know with others, improve your playing. This is a non-tutored session

Day: Thursday | Time: 5.00pm ~ 6.00pm | Cost: $2.50 (except for the 1st

Thursday of the month)

NEW GUITAR GROUP All guitar players welcome to this relaxed, just for fun Guitar Group. Share songs you know with others, improve your playing. This is a non-tutored class.

Meets Thursdays, 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Cost $2.50 (Except for 1st

Thursday of the month)

HARMONICA GROUP This group welcomes complete novices ~ just come along and learn as you play. If you are experienced with this instrument, why not share your musical interests with others!

Day: Monday| Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm | Cost: $2.50

SING ALONG WITH MARGARET Sing Along is community singing with no performances, just for the fun and joy of singing – regardless of your singing ability. Singing is therapeutic both emotionally and physically. Join in the fun! Instrumentalists (unplugged) are welcome.

Day: Monday | Time: 3.30pm ~ 5.00pm | Cost: $3.00

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE LIBRARY Our community Library consists of a considerable collection of novels which are constantly being updated by our librarians. Also included are some very good quality Jigsaw Puzzles together with some up to date DVDs that can be borrowed.

Why wait for a visit from the Book Mobile, check out Portarlington’s own community library……

Day: Operates during Neighbourhood House hours FREE

THEATRE DRAMA GROUP

LINE DANCING ~ RAW BEGINNERS Never tried line dancing before? Here is your chance to give it a go and learn the basic moves.

Day: Tuesday | Time: 12.30pm ~ 1.30pm | Cost: $3.00

LINE DANCING ~ THE NEXT STEP & INTERMEDIATE You have an understanding of the basic line dancing steps and are now ready to move to the ‘next step’.

Day: Tuesday | Time: 1.30pm ~ 2.50pm | Cost: $5.00 - THE NEXT STEP

Day: Tuesday | Time: 3.10pm ~ 4.10pm | Cost: $5.00 - INTERMEDIATE

THEATRE DRAMA GROUP Come and learn some basic drama/theatre in a supportive, welcome environment. Learn how to act on stage and take part in short plays. Enjoy yourselves!

Ages 18 upwards welcome.

Day: Saturday | Time: 10.00am – 11.30pm | Cost: $3.00

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

BEGINNER GUITAR LESSON WITH RUTH Always wanted to learn the Guitar? OR improve beginner skills & techniques that you already have?

Join Ruth on Wednesday afternoons for these friendly and supportive lessons.

Day: Wednesday Time: 2.00pm ~ 3.00pm | Cost: $3.00 This class is now full but Expressions of Interest are being taken.

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

DESIGNING AND CREATING

DRAWING WITH FABIAN

DRAWING & SKETCHING JUST FOR FUN Tutor Facilitator: Jenny Macaulay

Did you enjoy drawing as a child? Renew your enjoyment by joining in a group to sketch set tasks – with emphasis on relaxation and fun.

Day: Wednesday | Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm, morning session

| Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm, afternoon session | Cost: $3.00

PAINTING JUST FOR FUN NON TUTORED CLASS This painting group is facilitated by Maureen and Jenny who invite you to come along and simply paint with others just for fun! BYO all materials…..

Day: Thursday| Time: 10.00pm – 12.30pm | Cost: $2.50

ART GROUP Tutor Facilitator : Beth Sternbeck

Self-tutored, and tutored group, accommodating both beginners and more experienced participants. The Art Group covers a wide range of skills, including drawing & painting, using different materials such as pastels, pencils, oil, acrylic paints, ink & mixed media.

Day: Tuesday | Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm | Cost: $3.00

CARD MAKING This is a friendly welcoming group with a spirit of sharing and mutual encouragement. This group shares ideas and skills and sometimes works together on a new technique but mostly complete their own projects.

Day: Tuesday| Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm| Cost: $2.50

CROCHET & KNITTING This group is full of fun and laughter! Welcoming all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Day: Wednesday | Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm | Cost: $2.50

MOSAICS IN THE SHED ~ WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

Come and join this creative group in mosaicing your own colourful creations.

Day: Wednesday | Time: 1.00am – 3.00pm| Cost: $2.50

DRAWING WITH FABIAN 8 WEEK COURSE Advance your drawing abilities by focusing on the technical side of art work. This course will cover observational and interpretational techniques, using perspectives and focusing on technical drawing skills. Also includes research techniques as without research there is no understanding of the subject.

Day: Wednesday | Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm | Cost: $3.00 per week

SCRAPBOOKING 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Day: Tuesday | Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm | Cost: $2.50 Traditional Scrapbooking

Digital Scrapbooking also available.

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

TECH SAVVY

ONE ON ONE COMPUTER HELP ONE HOUR SESSION Help with laptops, email, word and tablet computers.

Day: Thursday | Time: 1.00pm & 2.00pm | Cost: $5.00 | Bookings required

ONE ON ONE COMPUTER HELP ONE HOUR SESSION PCs, MACs, iPads and iPhones.

Day: Thursday | Time: 10.00am & 11.00am | Cost: $5.00 | Bookings required

IPADS ~ DO YOU NEED ONE??? Getting Started with John

Day: Expressions of Interest being taken.

ALL FOR THE MIND

PHILOSOPHY CAFE Come and explore art, literature, architecture, music philosophy, religion, and politics in various combinations.

Day: Wednesday (fortnightly) | Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm | Cost: $3.00

CLUE DETECTIVE PUZZLE CLUB GYMNASTICS FOR YOUR BRAIN Suduko, Crosswords and Quizzes using both traditional and digital technologies.

Day: Thursday (fortnightly) | Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm| Cost: $3.00

BIRD WATCHING GROUP Join this group to share in an appreciation of the great outdoors. Each month a new destination is chosen for either a local or further afield birdwatching adventure!!

Day: Last Thursday of every Month | Time: 9.00am (usually, depending on destination) | Cost: $2.50

GARDENING & BIRDS

GARDEN CLUB Portarlington is a proud gardening town ~ come and be part of it!!

Topics and first hand experiences are discussed freely at our friendly meetings. Many members have a vast knowledge on various subjects, ranging from organics, herbs, landscaping, orchids etc etc…..

Day: 4th

Monday of each month | Time: 7.30pm | Cost: $2.50

BACK TO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS Simple activities conducted on an adult level to sharpen your mind. No computers ~ just pencils and the 3R’s ~ reading, writing and arithmetic. Learn poetry!!!

Day: Friday| Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm | Cost: $3.00

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

WALKING GROUP Come and enjoy the health benefits of walking with others while exploring the many beautiful walking options in Portarlington. Includes friendly cuppa afterwards!!

Day: Wednesday | Time: 8.30am | Cost: $2.50 | Meet at the Mosaic Seat out the front of PNH

TAI CHI WITH JENNIFER Enjoyable and easy to learn, bringing many health benefits safely and quickly.

Day: Monday| Time: 10.00am – 11.00am| Cost: $3.00

Day: Thursday| Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm| Cost: $3.00

STRETCHING & STRENGTH FOR SENIORS In the chair & based on Pilates Techniques ~ Guided DVD

Day: Thursday | Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm | Cost: $2.50

ZUMBA FOR BABY BOOMERS Join Jenny Macaulay in enjoying the fun and musical rhythms of ZUMBA for Baby Boomers ~ guided by a DVD.

Day: Wednesday | Time: 9.15am – 10.00pm | Cost: $2.50 per week

Day: Friday | Time: 12.00pm – 12.45pm |

PILATES WITH GEORGE BYO mat and start stretching and strengthening.

Day: Saturday | Time: 9.00am – 10.00am | Cost: $3.00

CHAIR YOGA ~ GUIDED BY DVD Increase muscle & core strength, boost immune system, improve flexibility & balance, improve brain health, slow down the ageing process, reduce risk of anxiety & stress, increase overall health & wellbeing.

Day: Monday| Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm | Cost: $2.50

DANCING IN THE HALL Come and enjoy the health benefits of dancing and simply enjoying movement to music. Shirley will put the music on…. after that it’s up to you whether you sway to the beat OR go all out! A proven way to increase flexibility and fitness while having fun.

Day: Monday | Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm | Cost: $2.50

COOK, EAT LAUGH ~ Come and join others in the kitchen to learn and share cooking skills and enjoy a delicious lunch together.

Day: Wednesday| Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm | Cost: $3.00

EXPRESSIVE DANCE WITH BELINDA ~ This class aims at bridging the gap between body, mind and soul as we creatively explore our internal landscape and express ourselves through movement.

Day: Monday| Time: 11.00pm – 12.00pm | Cost: $3.00

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

PORTARLINGTON FILM SOCIETY

GENEALOGY

PORTARLINGTON FILM SOCIETY The last Friday of every month is Movie Night at The Portarlington Neighbourhood House. You need to be a member of the Film Society ~ enquire at the Neighbourhood House office.

Day: Last Friday of each month

Day: Wednesday | Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm | Cost: $2.50

FAMILY HISTORY GROUP ~ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR NEW MEMBERS!

Come and join this friendly, helpful and knowledgeable group. Enjoy access to the ancestry.com online software to research your family history.

Day: Monday| Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Cost: $2.50

FOUR LEGGED BEST FRIENDS

DOG TRAINING Classes on Tuesday morning with experienced trainer.

Day: Tuesday| Time: 9.00am – 9.30am | Cost: $3.00

WOOFERS & WALKERS Get out and about with these dog lovers……...

Day: Saturday (4th

of each month)| Time: 11.00am | Cost: $3.00

SOMETHING FOR CHILDREN

MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR PARENTS & PRESCHOOLERS Tutor/Facilitator : Di Hutchinson

A fun, interactive music and movement session that encourages children to explore musical sounds, beat, pitch, tempo and rhythm as well as planned and free movement and expression. Parents and grandparents are welcomed and encouraged to participate and guide their children with the aim to share the pleasure of music.

Day: Friday| Time: 9.15am – 10.15am | Cost: $3.00 per family

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP To participate in activities and programs, become a member of the Neighbourhood House!

Annual Membership| Cost: $10.00 | Due: Beginning of each calendar year

THIS SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS STAY TUNED FOR OUR WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY MOVIE

Day: Wednesday, 27 September | Time: 10.30am ~ 12.30pm | FREE, INCLUDES POPCORN & ACTIVITY

TERM 3 PROGRAM, 2017

SHARING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC & TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

PORT SNAPPERS ~ ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Everyone is welcome to come and, while enjoying a glass of wine, travel to various parts of the world and see them through the eyes of others. If you would like to share your travel experiences please contact Gemma on 0417 052 870 or gtobschall@yahoo.com.

Day: First and Third FRIDAY of each month | Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm | Cost: $3.00

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE BOOK CLUB Join this friendly group for lively book discussion.

Day: Monday (first Monday of each month) | Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm - | Cost: $2.50

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Day: Wednesday (first Wednesday of each month) | Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm | Cost: $3.00

PORT NON FICTION WRITING GROUP Writing that deals with real events and people. Characters, settings and events must conform to what is true.

Aims to write for : Memoires – Family anecdotes and history – True Stories

Day: Last Thursday of the Month | Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm | Cost: $2.50

MAIN STREET WRITERS This group meets on the second Sunday of each month.

Day: Sunday| Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm - | Cost: $2.50

(This group is currently booked out)

WRITING GROUPS Interested in writing poetry or short (flash) fiction but not sure where to start?

This is a group for writers interested in meeting monthly to work through various writing tasks as well as sharing their own material for discussion.

Writing Group 1 ~ Day: Last Thursday of each month | Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Cost: $3.00 (This group is currently booked out)

BOLIVIA Playing cards in a very happy environment ~ new members always welcome!

Day: Monday & Thursday| Time: 10.00am ~ 12.00pm| Cost: $2.50

500 A small group of friendly and fun people meeting weekly to play 500. Everyone is welcome!

Day: Thursday | Time: 10.00am ~ 12.00pm | Cost: $2.50

WRITING & READING

CARD GAMES

Day: Wednesday (first Wednesday of each month) | Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm | Cost: $2.50

House Proud

Come and join the group led by Rene, meeting fortnightly on Wednesday mornings for stimulating and interesting conversa-

tion. Recommencing 11 October for Term 4.

One of our newest volun-

teers facilitators, Mary, is a welcome new addition to

our Cooking Skills Com-

munity Kitchen on

Wednesday mornings.

Assisting Alan, who facili-tates this group, partici-

pants are now able to ben-

efit from the assistance

and guidance of both

group leaders.

Laughter and cooking with friends comprise the order

of the weekly get-together,

ending in a shared lunch

each session.

Cook, Eat & Laugh with Mary

Philosophy Café returning in Term 4

Seniors Week event ~

6 OCT

Children’s Week event

27 OCT

NEW ~ Clay Sculpture Class

12 OCT

Port Arts, Art & Garden Trail

22 OCT

Melbourne Cup Day Event

7 NOV

North Bellarine Film Festival

17-19

NOV

Diary dates to note:

In the Matisse style

Wednesday’s Drawing & Sketch-ing Class were asked to draw with coloured paper, glue and scissors only in the Matisse Style! The results were impressive!

House Proud Newsletter

Congratulations to Line Dancing ‘Graduates’

Under the direction of

our Line Dancing teach-er, Peta, new recent graduates from the

‘Raw Beginners’ class have moved up to the

‘Next Step’.

With the use of travel photos, our

guest presenters are able to share the experiences, joys and tribula-

tions of being travellers.

Armchair Travel is on the 1st & 3rd

Friday of each month at 2.00pm.

Cost : $3.00 and includes drinks &

nibbles

Thanks to the wonderful efforts of

our volunteer facilitator, Gemma Tobschall, Armchair Travel on Fri-

day afternoons continues to be

enjoyed by many.

Most recently travels have includ-ed ‘trips’ to Vietnam, Poland, Slo-

vakia, Hungary, Budapest, Flor-

encence, Tuscany and Germany

~just to name a few!

Let’s Travel the world together?

Sing-A-Long on Monday’s finish the term with Karoke

Page 2 House Proud

Singing Just

for Fun with

Margaret

Peta with line dancers who have graduated from Raw Be-

ginners to the Next Step.

To end the term in July

this weekly group enjoyed

a Karoke fun night! With

Karoke on the big screen

and some of our singers

bringing their instru-ments it really was a

great night.

Singing Just for Fun re-turns on Monday 14 Au-gust.

Our small but committed Dra-ma & Theatre group is busy planning a series of short per-formances.

Stay posted as you will all be invited!

Di’s weekly Drama and Theatre Group meetings weekly on Sat-

urday mornings.

After returning from his

travels Phil is back on Thursday afternoons offer-ing one-on-one Computer

Help.

So if your skills are a little rusty OR you would just like

to get started, book a one-hour help session on Thurs-

day afternoons.

.

A successful Midwinter Words

Drama with Di

Computer Help with Phil is back

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The author presentations at Midwin-

ter Words this year covered themes

of:

character development

Writing routines

Woes of publishing

All 40 people present were treated to

an insightful panel discussion offer-

ing sources of inspiration.

Authors: Mark Smith, Dorothy John-

ston and Greg Foyster.

In the style of Matisse

VISION: The Portarlington Neighbourhood House (PNH) provides and promotes positive, creative com-

munity development and, through its activities, cre-ates and enhances a sense of place and belonging to

everyone in the area.

MISSION: The PNH aims to

Benefit and strengthen individuals and communi-ty by providing a caring and inviting centre for

all people to meet and interact in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

Encourage and support new ideas and opportuni-ties through learning, by providing information

and affordable services.

28 Brown Street, Portarlington

PO Box

Portarlington

Neighbourhood

House

Our magician Daz-zling Dan was a great success in the July School Holi-days, proving once

again that Magic never goes out of fashion. Approxi-mately 85 children and their families enjoyed participat-

ing in our July School Holiday pro-gram of movies & magic.

Phone: 5259 2290 E-mail:

enquiry@portnh.org.au

Lots of School Holiday Fun...

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nh.org.au