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Leopold Community &
Learning Centre Inc.
Our Mission
‘To bring people together
to connect, learn and
contribute in their local
community through social,
educational, recreational,
volunteering and support
activities ‘
Leopold Community & Learning
Centre Inc.
LC&LC Newsletter Term 4 2016
Leopold Community &
Learning Centre Inc.
45 Ash Road
Leopold VIC 3224
(03) 5250 1301
Proudly supported by
Leopold Community & Learning Centre’s No Falls Exercise
Group is a great way to exercise and keep fit and Healthy,
why not joint us and have fun and meet a great group of
people!
Ask us about our Rethink workshops that are aimed to reinvigorate your
and get your creative juices flowing! If you have some suggestions for
activities you would like to see us provide please talk to us, we would
love to hear your ideas!
Art & Craft Classes
Leopold Drawing Group
Are you interested in drawing? Join this group to share ideas with some instruction and assistance
available. BYO projects. Beginners welcome.
Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Cost $5 per week
Gateway Crafters
This long running group are now located at LC&LC. New members are always welcome.
Wednesdays 12.30 - 3.00 pm
Cost $3 per week
LC&LC Craft Group
Bring your own projects, share ideas, tips and tricks. Join this group to enjoy some creative time in
the company of like minded individuals.
Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost $3 per week
Patchwork Group
A group of passionate patchworkers meet to share ideas, tips and tricks. Join this group to enjoy
some creative time in the company of like minded individuals.
First Thursday of the month 12noon - 3pm
Cost $3 per week
Computer Classes
Introduction to Computers
This course is for people who have never used a computer, or have limited skills. Learning new skills
can be daunting but this program will gently develop your practical computer skills to use in your
every day activities.
Tuesday 9.30 - 12.00 noon
From TBA 8 weeks—Dependent on participant numbers
Cost $120 Concession $100
Getting to know your iPad
Would you like to learn to use your IPad? Want to know more about: downloading, accessing and
using Apps, using the calendar, alarm, camera and accessing the internet.
Tuesdays 12.30 - 3.00 pm
From TBA 7 weeks -Dependent on participant numbers
Cost $80
Events Chill Out Thursday 1st September 12 noon till 1.30 pm
Come and join us for a relaxing experience—From a a chocolate explosion to a relaxation massage.
Look out for our poster to find out more.
ReThink Event—20th
October from 6.30 pm. Enjoy some wine and cheese while you
take in the ambiance of our display of re-made, re-purposed furniture and accessories. We are part-nering with the Leopold Men’s Shed to provide a host of ideas.
www. leopoldcommunitycentre.com.au
Computer Skills for Work
Are you returning to work and need a refresher? Are you a club secretary, on a fundraising
committee or general committee? Do you want to brush up on your computer skills to ease your
workload? You will cover a range of computer applications including: word processing,
databases, mail merge, preparing flyers & newsletters. You will be encouraged to work on your
own projects. This program will assume you have either completed an Introduction to Comput-
ers course or have basic skills
Expressions of interest being taken
Cost $120 Concession $100
Understanding Tablets
Would you like to learn to use your Tablet? Want to know more about: downloading, accessing and
using Apps, using the calendar, alarm, camera and accessing the internet.
Expressions of interest being taken
Cost $80
Free internet & computer access
LC&LC offers free computer and internet access from Monday to Thursday 9 - 3. Either drop in or
pre-book a time. Printing and photocopying is also available at a nominal cost. Supported by City of
Greater Geelong
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
No Falls Program
A gentle chair based exercise program for older adults This program is de-
signed to improve your balance and it will assist your rehab.
Tuesdays 10.45am - 11.30am
Cost $10 per week
Fit & Balance
The next stage class after the no falls program.
Tuesdays 11.30 - 12.15pm
Cost $10 per week
Workshops
Expressions of interest are being taken for the following workshops:
ReThink :
1. Renew repurpose your old furniture
2. Make a vertical garden from old pallets or what is at hand
3. Christmas gifts and wrapping from recycled and reused materials
4. Redesign Clothing and fashion from clothes you already have or from the op shop
(Look out for the gala Rethink fashion parade).
Getting Back to Work
1. Job applications and selection criteria—what to say and how to say it
2. Interviewing techniques.
email: [email protected]
Social Activities
The Art of Scarf Tying & The Impact of Colour
Come & join the fun and learn more about determining your best colours and creatively tying
scarves. Scarves will be available for purchase.
Expressions of Interest
Cost $10
Book Club (waiting list applies)
Love reading? Enjoy catching up over a cuppa? This newly formed club would love to invite you to join in
on the fun.
4th Thursday of the month 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Cost $3 per week
Scrabble
A newly formed group for those who love the game of scrabble. All are welcome.
Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30 pm
Cost $3 per week
Card group – Bolivia Canasta
We have a passionate group of canasta players who are keen to welcome both new and experienced
players. Free lessons available.
Mondays 12.30 - 3.00 pm
Cost $3 per week
Leopold History Group
Are you interested in exploring the history of Leopold? Come along to this meeting to discuss the
recording of the history of Leopold.
Second Monday of the month 1.00pm
LC&LC Social Justice
Part discussion group and part project/event group.
Are you interested in helping run events highlighting social justice issues and discussing issues with
like-minded people. Become involved and help raise community awareness.
Wednesdays 10.30am
Cost: $3 per week
Leopold Community & Learning Centre Inc.
45 Ash Road
Leopold VIC 3224
(03) 5250 1301
email: [email protected]
www. leopoldcommunitycentre.com.au