Term 3 2018 16 July – 21 September 2018

We care about your health and wellbeing

Enrol in our classes and/or workshops and care about your body, heart and mind

Lots of new classes to help with balance, flexibility and strength.

It’s good to start exercising in younger years to help prevent problems in your older years but it’s never too late to start

Support your local Living & Learning Centre by joining as a member

R U OK Day 13 September 2018 A reminder to check on your mates

Office Hours: 9.00am – 1.00pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

12-14 Anzac Avenue Yarra Glen 3775, PO Box 396 Yarra Glen 3775, Phone 9730 2887 www.yarraglen.com/livingandlearning Email ygdllc@bigpond.com

FUNDING UPDATE

On 17 May, the Centre received a letter from Jenny Mikakos MP advising the Victorian Budget 2018/2019 was investing a further $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network. Eligible neighbourhood houses currently funded less than 25 hours per week had been invited to participate in an expression of interest process to increase their coordination hours to 25 hours per week. Further, unfunded neighbourhood houses (THAT’S US), will soon be invited to apply for funding of up to 25 coordination hours per week. As we go to print of this program, the invitation has been received with a deadline of 31 July to submit our application as long as we meet the guideline requirements. This is a lengthy document and a lot of work to put the application together but we are going to give a good try, so please cross all your fingers and toes. As we still have a long way to go (as this is a lengthy process and not guaranteed that we will receive any funding), we still need your help. We are therefore still needing new sources of funding to continue to meet our community educational, health and wellbeing, special interests and social needs, and to ensure ongoing coordination of the Centre and its programs, and very importantly, to keep our community connected.

A WAY EVERYONE CAN HELP WHEN YOU SHOP AT THE IGA SUPERMARKET

Community Benefit (CB) Card When shopping at Ritchies and by using a community benefit card linked to Yarra Glen Living & Learning Centre, Ritchies will donate money back to the Centre. These cards can be used at ANY Ritchies IGA store, supermarket or liquor throughout Vic, NSW and Qld by any of our supporters and their families. If you would like to support the Centre and you don’t already have a CB card please collect one at the registers next time you shop at ANY Ritchies store to use every time you shop or swop around your cards to share the benefits.. All you do is nominate Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre, it’s that easy! We also have cards available to collect at the Centre. Thank you in advance for your support.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP?

Donations Through the Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association (ANHCA) the Centre now has Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) status. This means that all donations of $20 and more are tax deductible. Donations would have to be processed through the ANHCA Public Fund. Donors must contribute unconditionally to the ANHCA Public Fund to claim a tax deduction. However, a donor may indicate an organisation or project as the preferred beneficiary for their gift. Please see Debra for appropriate forms to be completed.

Sponsorship Do you know of a business that would be keen to support the Centre with ongoing sponsorship? Even a one off sponsorship payment would be warmly accepted.

Philanthropic Sponsorship We are looking for opportunities to receive philanthropic donations or grants from companies and /or foundations with a similar vision to that of the Centre, namely, to provide our community with a greater sense of wellbeing and belonging. Have some ideas? Then chat to Debra.

OUR AUTUMN MARKET DAY

On Saturday 12 May we held our first Market Day and what a great day it was! The weather was good to us, cold but the rain held off. Thank you to all our wonderful stall holders and volunteers for getting up so early and braving the weather. Thank you also to all who attended the market and supported our local community members and businesses.

We are planning another market for spring, details will be in our term 4 program so keep a look out.

Art Workshops

DABBLERS ART GROUP Tutor Robyn Henchel

Saturday 4 August 10.00am – 12.30pm Dabblers is an art group for artists of any level of skill to gain experience with various art mediums. Our Artist in Residence, Robyn Henchel shares her vast knowledge of these mediums & art techniques in an informal friendly environment. Most materials provided, lists of any extra materials to bring along for each class will be provided. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $5 + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 1 Class Codes: DAB

WATERCOLOUR CLASSES With Kate Collins

Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 August 11.00am – 1.00pm In these watercolour classes Kate will teach you about tonal values, colour and glazing, edges and shapes, painting and shadows. Painting projects during classes will include painting various subjects using different tonal values to change mood, correct method of mixing colours, painting images making shapes and edge work from big light shapes to small dark spaces and painting a picture from an aerial perspective. Kate is a prize winning artist and has held numerous solo exhibitions across Victoria. Kate is excited to be sharing her experience and love of watercolours with you. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $80 members, $88 non-members No. of sessions: 4 Class Code: WW

Author Presentation

'Authorpreneurship; The Business of Creativity' Workshop

With Hazel Edwards OAM Saturday 1 September 10.00am – 1.00pm In the business of creativity, the author is the brand. Writers & illustrators are solo operators in the business of ideas. This session is designed for aspiring & published writers, biographers, illustrators & those who have a professional attitude towards the publishing of their books & ideas. Participants should bring a current work-in-progress manuscript to use within the session. Participant e-copies of 'Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity' available in lieu of notes. Hazel writes quirky, thought-provoking fiction & fact for adults & children, & has her own e‐bookstore for favourite print books which are now e‐pubs. (http://www.hazeledwards.com/shop) Best known for the international classic picture book ‘There’s a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake’ series, now touring as a musical, Hazel Edwards has published over 200 books with traditional publishers & recently has author published ‘Hijabi Girl’ & the adult crime anthology ‘Almost a Crime’ (kindle) and ‘Celebrant Sleuth: I do or die…’ (BookPOD). In 2013 Hazel was awarded an OAM for Literature. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $55 members, $58 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: HE

Book Club

YGDLLC BOOK CLUB With Julie Riddell

Monday 9 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October 10.00am – 11.00am Do you love to read? Like to discover more great reads? Come along and have a cuppa and chat about a book you've read recently, meet new people and discover their favourite authors and books too. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $2 /session + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 4 Class Code: BC

Cooking Workshops

FERMENT 101 With Narelle Lucas

Tuesday 24 July 10.00am – 1.00pm Have you heard that fermented foods are good for your gut health? What is fermented food? How is it made? What types are ferments are there? Chances are, you have eaten fermented foods before and did not realise it. Many traditional food preserving methods are actually fermented. Did you know your olives and pickled onions are fermented? Sourdough bread, yoghurt, vinegar, even beer and wine. This workshop will explain why fermented food is so good for you, why it is safe and the wide variety of ferments available. You will learn to make four simple ferments on the day and take them home so you can continue to ferment for years to come. Create your own unique Sourdough Mother and Yoghurt Mother that will last a lifetime if you care for her properly. Make Sparkling Booch, a fantastic sugar free alternative to cordials and Lacto-ferment your own pickles. Anyone can make these things and get well on the way to a healthier lifestyle. A light lunch including breads, preserves and pickles will be provided. You will need to bring along your own thermos. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $50 members, $55 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: F101 This workshop fee has been subsidised due to a grant the Centre received from Connected Communities Melbourne.

LADIES DAY IN THE KITCHEN With Jill Bowen Hess

Thursday 13 September 9.30am – 12.00pm Entertaining on the calendar? Let Jill help you with an easy to prepare menu. Jill will demonstrate some great canapés and mains ideas using seasonal vegetables. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $25 members, $28 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: CJ

Cooking Workshops

LOVELY LEGUMES With Narelle Lucas

Tuesday 4 September 10.00am – 1.00pm Most people don’t eat legumes for one of three reasons….. they don’t know what they are, they don’t think they like them and they don’t know how to cook them. In this workshop Narelle will show you, not only that legumes are easy to prepare and cook, but they can also be delicious! Make a variety of soups, dips and burgers that will have your family begging for more. Chana dahl, baked beans, vegie burgers, minestrone, hummus. Once you know how to activate your beans they’ll be even better for your health. Enjoy a delicious lunch of everything created, take the leftovers home as well as a pot of your own hummus. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $50 members, $55 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: LL This workshop fee has been subsidised due to a grant the Centre received from Connected Communities Melbourne.

MEN IN THE KITCHEN With Jill Bowen Hess

Monday 10 September 7.00pm – 9.30pm Bring your mates along and join Jill as she demonstrates how easy it can be to whip up some tasty canapés and mains using seasonal vegetables to enjoy with family and friends. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $25 members, $28 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: MK

Craft Workshops

BOOKBINDING With Katherine Reynolds

Wednesday 5 September 10.00am – 12noon Learn how to stitch pages together using a coptic stitch, and decorate and add a cover to create your own personalised journal. Most materials provided, but feel free to bring your own materials to decorate your journal cover and pages. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $30 members, $32 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: BB

INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING With Rosalie Collie

Saturday 18 August and 15 September 10.00am – 12 noon As an introduction or refresher to spinning on a wheel, in the first session you will learn how to maintain the wheel in good working order, the preparation of raw fleece by scoring and combing or carding, and how to adjust tension to achieve the best results. The second session will cover plying your yarns, blending fibres, winding skeins and finishing yarns in preparation for knitting, crochet or weaving. A materials list will be provided on enrolment but you will need a spinning wheel in good working order. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members plus $5 for materials required for first session provided by Tutor No. of Workshops: 2 Class Code: SW

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Craft Workshops

KNITTING CLASSES With Denise Naffa

Mondays 30 July, 27 August, 17 September 4.00pm – 5.30pm Come along, have some fun and learn the age old art of ‘Knitting’. Once the basic techniques and skills are learnt, it is easy to begin to create your own items, such as scarfs, hats, beanies, toys and clothing items. It is great fun, therapeutic and easy to learn. Please bring with you a pair of knitting needles and a ball of 8 ply wool or oddments of about 8 ply. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $60 + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: KN

LET’S FACE IT – SCULPTING A CHARACTER FACE

With Christen Jo Stone (Jo) Saturday 11 August 10.00am – 12.30pm This workshop is a brief introduction to sculpting a small character face in polymer clay..Old Man, Pixie, Goblin, Monster, Gremlin, Green Man, Enchantress. Your created face can be baked in the home oven and hung on the wall. Bring along a collection of pictures of interesting faces as reference materials to share, the quirkier the better. Material list supplied on enrolment. Jo is a trained teacher who loves to share her skills. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $35 members, $38 non-members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: SCF

Craft Workshops

OVERLOCKER CLASSES With Denise Naffa

Mondays 23 July, 6 & 20 August, 3 & 17 September 12.30pm – 3.00pm In these overlocker classes you will learn techniques for your overlocker and will start with making a cushion cover. This will require using several techniques that have not been covered in past classes. If you prefer to continue with your own project with Denise’s guidance that is OK too. You will need to bring along your own overlocker in working condition and for your specific project, pattern, fabric with matching thread, pins and scissors. Denise has been sewing since a young child, has taught Dressmaking & other classes for the past 12 years & is an accomplished Seamstress who loves to share her skills. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $100 + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 5 Class Code: OL

SEWING AND QUILTING CLASSES With Denise Naffa

Mondays 16&30 July, 13&27 August, 10 September 12.30pm – 3.00pm Join Denise who will share her passion in these informal and fun fortnightly sewing and quilting classes. Suitable for all ages from the absolute beginner right through to sewing enthusiasts. You can bring along unfinished or new projects to work on & be guided as required or Denise will deliver a more structured class for you. Classes are formatted for you to work at your own pace & delivered to suit participant needs. Denise has been sewing since a young child, has taught Dressmaking & other classes for the past 12 years & is an accomplished Seamstress who loves to share her skills. Temporary use of a sewing machine is available for those wanting to trial sewing/quilting first before investing in one. So come along and have some fun! Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $100 + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 5 Class Code: SQ

Craft Workshops

STICKS AND HOOKS SOCIAL CRAFT GROUP

Last Tuesday of each month Tuesdays 31 July, 28 August, 25 September 10.00am – 12.30pm Our new knitting and crocheting social group is the ideal group for all people to learn and share their knitting and/or crocheting skills. Whether you’re a novice or experienced in this traditional craft that is now popular again, you are welcome. Pick up some sticks and/or hooks, come along and get creative with yarn. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Gold coin + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: SH

DONATION TO HOLY FOOLS,

LILYDALE For those that attended our Health Expo in October last year, you may recall we were asking attendees to join in to knit and/or crochet up some small squares to help make up a blanket that would then be donated to the homeless. Well……… after the Expo, our Sticks and Hooks Craft Group took the project on board to complete the blanket and knitted further squares, then sewed them altogether to make a very warm and colourful blanket ready to donate. However, they didn’t stop there….. they then got busy making wind cheaters, scarfs, beanies toiletry bags and more blankets. What a team of kind hearted members we have. On Tuesday 5 June we packed all the goodies up (4 blankets, 2 scarves, 2 toiletry bags, 3 beanies and 32 wind cheaters, yes 32 wind cheaters) and delivered them to Holy Fools in Lilydale who were extremely thankful and will ensure all items are issued out to those in need for the cold months ahead.

Well done Sticks and Hooks team and thank you so much

Garden

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Connected Communities Melbourne for

financially supporting stage 2 of our Community Edible Forest Garden. Funds received from

Connected Communities Melbourne will support the purchase of plants, equipment and will help subsidise planned activities based around the garden during 2018 to ensure access is made

available for whole community to participate in.

COMMUNITY EDIBLE FOREST GARDEN PLANT PROFILE

CRITHMUM MARITIMUM, ROCK SAMPHIRE

What a beauty this plant is! Also known as Sea Fennel or True Samphire it is a perennial plant with blue-green stems and leaves and yellow-green flowers. Though this species is seldom found far from the sea and usually growing on steep cliffs or sandy beaches, it is very adaptable to cultivation and a variety of soils, as long as they are allowed to dry out and there is no standing water. Stems which have flowered should be cut back hard or to the base, in order to keep the plant handsomely compact. Easily grown in the garden, the handsome, succulent, blue-green foliage have an unusual texture and contrast nicely with many plants. And the added bonus of edibility makes it all the more worthwhile to grow. https://www.seedaholic.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire Somewhere between asparagus & capers in flavor, it is rich in Vitamin C, E & K, & Omega 3. It can be steamed as a vegetable, pickled or eaten raw.

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Garden

COMMUNITY EDIBLE FOREST GARDEN GROUP CO-ORDINATOR

This is a Volunteer position & can be a shared role. Do you love gardening? Do you love working with

other like-minded people? Do you have supervising and organising skills? Are you a good

communicator? We are looking for a Volunteer Garden Group Co-Ordinator, a role that will play an important part in the future of our Community Edible

Forest Garden. As the contact person for our garden you will be responsible for ensuring our garden is properly maintained, collating rosters for watering, planting, weeding etc, running garden group meetings, communicating with garden group members and liaising with the Centre Manager about workshops, future markets and other garden events. If you think you have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you to discuss the role in more detail. Please note a Police Check and Working with Children’s Check will be required for this role. The Centre will reimburse cost associated in obtaining these checks. Please contact Debra on 9730 2887 or visit the centre for a chat.

PERMACULTURE ORCHARD With John Ferris

Saturday 28 July 10.00am – 12.30pm During this informative workshop, you will learn how to design, set up and maintain an orchard system based on organic and permaculture principles. Topics covered: design, establish, planting, maintenance, pruning, pests and diseases. John has been in horticulture since he was 15 and has a vast knowledge and experience that he will share with us on the day. John’s philosophy is to create beautiful gardens that can be not only enjoyed, but picked for your table & cooking pot. Edible Forest Gardens are a Nursery based in Wonga Park who grow and sell unique and beneficial plants. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $20 members, $24 non-members No. of sessions: 1 Class Codes: PO This workshop fee has been subsidised due to a grant the Centre received from Connected Communities Melbourne.

Garden

PREP YOUR GARDEN FOR SPRING With John Ferris

Saturday 25 August 10.00am – 12 noon During this informative workshop, John will explain the steps required to prepare your garden for spring planting and give your plants the best head start. Topics covered: Mulch, composting, soil preparation, seed sewing, cold frames/greenhouse. John has been in horticulture since he was 15 and has a vast knowledge and experience that he will share with us on the day. John’s philosophy is to create beautiful gardens that can be not only enjoyed, but picked for your table & cooking pot. Edible Forest Gardens are a Nursery based in Wonga Park who grow and sell unique and beneficial plants. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $18 members, $22 non-members No. of sessions: 1 Class Codes: PFS This workshop fee has been subsidised due to a grant the Centre received from Connected Communities Melbourne.

WOVEN GARDEN SULPTURES With Gay Chatfield

Monday 6 August 9.15am – 12.15pm During this workshop, Gay will show you how to make woven garden sculptures using willow as a base structure. You will then create an original piece using random weaving of an array of garden materials. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $32 members, $35 non-members No. of sessions: 1 Class Codes: WGS

Garden

YARRA GLEN EDIBLE FOREST GARDEN GROUP – JOIN US

Thank you to Connected Communities Melbourne and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal

(FRRR) for their support in funding our garden project.

Mondays monthly 9 July, 13 August, 10 September 9.30am – 12 noon Are you a keen gardener or just enjoy pottering around in the garden and chatting with other like-minded people? Then we would love you to join our Yarra Glen Edible Garden Group, all abilities and/or garden knowledge welcome. We still have lots to discuss and plan during our monthly meetings and we are planting further plants as we go along. John Ferris, Owner of Edible Forest Gardens Nursery based in Wonga Park, joins us for our meetings with a talk about our garden and then to guide us through our planting design. We meet once a month to potter, weed, water, plant, chat and learn and then once the garden is producing we will harvest our crop, run markets, food swop days and so much more, can’t wait! We welcome new members to come along, no problem if you can’t come to every monthly meeting, just come along when you can, you will learn heaps. BYO gardening gloves & hat. Please register your interest. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Gold coin donation for coffee/tea No. of sessions: 3 Class Codes: EFG

What have we planned for our Term 3 meetings?

July – Grafting, transplanting existing trees over to garden and planting some bare rooted fruit trees August – Compost tea soil and plants some tea bushes September – Planting day in the garden, getting ready for summer

Garden

KEEP THE YARRA VALLEY FRUIT FLY FREE

A message from Bronwyn Koll, Queensland Fruit Fly Regional Coordinator Yarra Valley about the importance of preventing Queensland Fruit Fly from entering the Yarra Valley. Prevention, what can I do? Teach others in the community about the importance of garden hygiene, prevention & reporting.

Remove unmanaged host plants - Insist neighbours & public land managers do too

Prevent infested fruit entering your property and our Yarra Valley!

Remove all ripe fruit—prevent QFF being attracted to your crop

Keep all host plants well managed, at a height you can harvest

Monitor regularly Report any suspect damage

Residents are urged to: Not carry infested fruit into the Yarra Valley Boil or Freeze any suspect fruit Check gardens regularly- and even hang

traps Pick ripe fruit often and pick up all the

dropped fruit to prevent any larvae (if present) moving through the ground and completing their lifecycle.

Report suspect cases to Bronwyn Koll 0490381999 or qff@agribusiness-yarravalley.com

Dispose of suspect infested fruit in the bin - only after it has been treated with freezing, microwaving or solarising, to kill the suspect larvae, and double bagged. Do not compost untreated infested fruit and veg! This allows the pest to continue through its life cycle, and more adult flies could emerge. What do I do if I suspect fruit fly damage in my garden? • Notify the YV coordinator • Increase monitoring • Use bait, traps and netting • Pick all infested fruits, treat to kill larvae (cook or freeze) and dispose into the rubbish bin in a sealed bag, not the compost! Join my Keep Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free Facebook page, and visit fruitflyfreeyv.com.au for Yarra Valley updates! You can also visit http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/pest-insects-and-mites/queensland-fruit-fly for more info

Health and Wellbeing Classes

BLUE SUEDE SHOES DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES

With Vicky Kamakaris Fridays 6 July – 5 October (excludes 20/7, 24/8, 31/8, 7/9, 14/9, 28/9) (NEW) 2.00pm – 3.00pm Do you love to dance & sing & listen to the classics? Would you like to move & get fit at the same time? Then come along to these classes, music will include Elvis, Chuck Berry, the Beatles and Buddy Holly - you'll be moving, rocking & jiving! It will be slow paced, fun and an opportunity to socialise, catch up and have a laugh! So dust off your blue suede shoes, come on your own or grab your wife, husband, mother in law or your neighbour and come along to the best afternoon in town. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $96 + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 8 Class Codes: BSS Classes running in term breaks are negotiable for payment if you are not available.

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS With Mandie Glennon

Mondays 13 August – 17 September

11.00am – 12 noon (NEW) Learn how to stay focussed, present and calm in a world that's full of distraction. Meditation has been proven to help alleviate anxiety, enhance creatively and increase productivity. Join Mandie to learn how to pause, stay focussed, and pay attention to the things that matter most and, improve your state of physical, emotional and mental well-being. All ages and levels of meditation experience are welcome. Mandie has been a student and practitioner of meditation for nearly 20 years and as a Meditation teacher, offers a modern approach to Meditation and Mindfulness. Pillows available, bring your own blanket if required. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $72 + annual membership $10 No. sessions: 6 Class Codes: MM

Please note minimum enrolment numbers apply to all classes and workshops and will

vary across classes and workshops. The Centre reserves the right to cancel a class or workshop should the minimum

enrolment numbers not be met. In the event a class or workshop is cancelled, a full

refund will be issued.

Health and Wellbeing Classes

PILATES With Michelle Redman

Fridays 20 July – 21 September (excl 17/8, 24/8) 9.30am – 10.30 am (sorry this class full) Would you like to build core stability, abdominal and back strength? Increase flexibility, muscle power and help prevent osteoporosis? Michelle’s weight training and Pilates exercise classes will do the trick. Mats available, BYO weights. Location: McCoombe Room, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $96 + annual membership $10 No. sessions: 8 Class Codes: PF

PILATES With Vicky Kamakaris

Tuesdays 3 July – 2 October (excl 28/8, 4/9, 11/9) 9.30am – 10.30am (sorry this class full) AND 10.45am – 11.45am (NEW) Thursdays 5 July – 4 October (excl 30/8, 6/9, 13/9) 9.30am – 10.30am (sorry this class full) In these classes Vicky will ensure that you receive personalised attention essential for rectifying & strengthening the body & achieving sustainable results. Experience a great workout, strengthen your core, and improve flexibility, balance & posture. Alleviate back, neck, hip, shoulder & knee pain. Your program will be designed individually & Vicky will look at how you feel on the day and your need from each lesson. Mats available, BYO weights to McCoombe Room Location: Tuesdays YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Thursdays McCoombe Room, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Tues $132 + annual membership $10 Thurs $132 + annual membership $10 No.sessions:11&11 Class Codes: PT9, PT10, PTT Classes running in term breaks are negotiable for payment if you are not available.

Help beat off diseases and get exercising Trial

a class

Health and Wellbeing Classes

QIGONG With Aileen Morrison

Mondays 23 July – 17 September

9.30am – 10.30am (NEW) Qigong is about making simple changes to our awareness and the way we breathe, move and rest which support our bodies and minds to function at their best. The class includes simple, gentle Movements and guided Meditations which increase the flow of Energy to cleanse, nourish & revitalise our bodies physically & energetically. The practices bring balance to body, mind & emotions so we at the same time, feel calmer yet more alive, rested yet alert, peaceful yet focused and present. There are no pre-requisites. All that is required is a willingness to have a go. Aileen is an accredited Qigong Facilitator since 2014, training with OpenSky Qigong and she is looking forward to sharing Qigong with you. www.openskyqigong.com.au Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $108 + annual membership $10 No. sessions: 9 Class Codes: Q

SEATED EXERCISE TO MUSIC With Sandy Clinton

Fridays 20 July – 21 September 10.00am – 11.00am A simple, fun and playful seated exercise that promotes brain health and physical fitness. Suitable for men and woman of all ages and abilities. Come along and enjoy music, movement and laughter! Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $100 + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 10 Class Code: SFF

Not sure about a weekly class! Then pay for a session and give the class a trial before committing to a

full term. Must book through the Centre.

Health and Wellbeing Classes

STRETCH, STRENGTH & BALANCE With Vicky Kamakaris

Wednesdays 25 July – 3 October (excl 29/8, 5/9, 12/9) 9.30am – 10.30am (NEW) Thursdays 5 July – 4 October (excl 30/8, 6/9, 13/9) 10.45am – 11.45am These exercise classes’ suit women and men with a wide range of fitness levels. Vicky ensures that getting fit, strong and healthy is an enjoyable activity. Increase your vitality through stretching and strengthening for total wellbeing. Mats available. Location: Wednesdays YGDLLC, Yarra Glen

Thursdays McCoombe Room, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Wed $96 + annual membership $10

Thurs $132 + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 8&11 Class Code: SSW, SST Classes running in term breaks are negotiable for payment if you are not available.

STRONG & FIT FOR LIFE

With Liz Laver Tuesdays 3 July – 18 September 6.30pm – 7.30pm AND Saturday 30 June and 7 July (2 week Taster) 8.15am – 9.15am Increase your strength, mental clarity and keep healthy with these strength and fitness classes. Liz will have you feeling stronger in no time. Classes suit women and men with a wide range of fitness levels. Included in the class will be an aerobic warm-up, strength workout using bodyweight, dumbbells and bands and stretching to end the class. All equipment provided. Location: Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Tue $144 + annual membership $10

Sat $24 + annual membership $10 No. sessions: 12 & 2 Class Codes: SFT, SFS Classes running in term breaks are negotiable for payment if you are not available.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind More and more research is finding

exercising helps to beat off diseases. The earlier you start the

better.

Languages

FRENCH - BASIC LEVEL With Sylvie Polge

Thursdays 19 July – 20 September (excludes 2 & 9 ( August) 7.00pm – 8.00pm Continuez `a apprendre Do you speak a little French but would like to be more fluent? Well here is your perfect opportunity. You will need to have some basic understanding of speaking and reading French for this class. Sylvie was born in France and now resides in Yarra Glen and has been teaching French for 21 years. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $104 + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 8 Class Code: FB

Music and Singing

GUITAR, SAX & FLUTE CLASSES

With Allan Gibson Thursdays 19 July – 20 September Half hour individual class delivered 1.30pm - 5.30pm Learn to master the guitar, saxophone or flute. Learning to play an instrument can be a challenge but with Allan’s support and guidance you will soon be mastering it! Allan Gibson is an experienced guitar, saxophone and flute musician with 20 years teaching experience. Classes are available for children and/or adults with guitar, saxophone or flute skills ranging from beginners to intermediate level. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Individual 30 minute lesson: $35 per lesson + annual membership $10 No. of sessions: 10 Class Code: G For more information or for advice on instrument hire

and purchase please call the Centre 9730 2887.

INFORMAL MUSICIAN GIG GROUP Tuesdays 24 July, 21 August, 18 September 7.00pm – 9.00pm Do you have an interest and passion for music? Do you play a music instrument at home alone but would prefer to be playing with people with the same interest? Then this gig is for you! Come along with your music instrument, sense of humour and enjoy a fun filled awesome night of jamming. For amateurs & wanna bees, everyone welcome. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Gold coin donation + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: MG

Music and Singing

WEST-AFRICAN DRUMMING With Simon Lewis from Melbourne Djembe

Saturday 8 September 10.30am – 12.00 noon West African drumming and percussion for all levels. Explore dynamic rhythms from Guinea and Ghana with an experienced teacher! Fun and engaging, basic technique, song and traditional rhythms. All drums and percussion provided. With more than twenty years of teaching and performing experience, Simon is highly regarded as a multi-instrumentalist and specialist in West African percussion. Simon has studied in Guinea, Mali and Senegal. He has trained with world renowned Les Percussion de Guinea and studied at LINA Institute of Arts in Bamako, Mali and is Director of Melbourne Djembe. This will be a fun, non-competitive environment. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: $38 members, $40 non-members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: DW

Connecting with others over a good

meal is important for our mental health.

Social Events and Gatherings FAREWELL TO STAN MORNING TEA

Friday 6 July 10.00am Sadly our mate Stan is leaving our area. Stan has be part of the Centre for many years always lending a hand with the many handyman jobs we have at the Centre. Stan also shared his love of the carpentry trade by delivering carpentry workshops for the Centre teaching members how to use tools correctly and building numerous items for our gardens such as kookaburra boxes, bird feeders and planting boxes just to name a few. His time has always been volunteered and we are going to be lost without him but know this move is important for him and wish him all the best. We cannot thank you enough Stan for all the work and many laughs you have given us over the years. We invite the community to join us for a morning tea farewell. Please register your interest for catering purposes on 9730 2887. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen

Stan busy at work building extra shelfs for our Book room, thank you

Stan, the finished product looks great!

NIGHT AT HARGREAVES HILL Tuesday 4 September 6.00pm - finish Join us for an evening of fresh and tasty food made from local produce. A two course meal (entrée & main) of various dishes will be served. A great evening to network & socialise with family & friends. Don’t miss out. Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking. To access this special deal, please call the Centre to make your booking on 9730 2887. Location: Hargreaves Hill Fee: $28 members, $32 non members No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: HH

Social Events and Gatherings

‘NOT BOARD’ (NEW) SOCIAL BOARD GAME/CARDS

GROUP Monday 30 July, 27 August, 24 September 10.30am – 12.30pm Do you love board games and/or playing cards? Then come along and join other board game lovers in this informal morning of games. Wonderful for the brain and socialising. Scrabble, cribbage, chess cluedo, cards and more. Coffee, tea and bickies provided. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Fee: Gold coin + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: NB

OM:NI OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS GROUP

Monday 2 July, 6 August, 3 September 11.30am – 2.00pm A program of COTAVIC, the Council on the Ageing Victoria, OM:NI groups are a meeting point for men as they approach retirement age and in the years to follow. At OM:NI you can meet, talk and laugh with other men your age. You will share about things of importance to you; discuss a topic of theme set by the group; entertain and encourage each other and you may even find you have something to teach others and something you may learn from others. A cuppa and bickies available. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Fee: $2 per session + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: OM

Social Events and Gatherings

STICKS AND HOOKS SOCIAL CRAFT GROUP

Last Tuesday of each month Tuesdays 31 July, 28 August, 25 September 10.00am – 12.30pm Our new knitting and crocheting social group is the ideal group for all people to learn and share their knitting and/or crocheting skills. Whether you’re a novice or experienced in this traditional craft that is now popular again, you are welcome. Pick up some sticks and/or hooks, come along and get creative with yarn. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Gold coin + annual membership $10 No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: SH

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT WORKSHOP With the Festival of Light Committee

Saturday 21 July 1.00pm – 3.30pm Yarra Glen Festival of Light will be held this year on Saturday 18 August. In preparation for the event, a lantern making workshop will be held. Please join the workshop and create your very own lantern for this year’s event. Materials will be provided. Location: Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen Class Fee: FREE

WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL Saturday 18 August 4.30pm – 5.30pm - Placing of lanterns 6.00pm – 7.30pm - Light room lit up 7.30pm – 8.30pm – DJ in the Light Room The community is once again invited to celebrate the Yarra Glen Festival of Light 2018 by participating in bringing the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall to light. Lanterns will be placed around the room between 4.30pm – 5.30pm and then the room will be lit up from 6.00pm – 7.30pm for all to enjoy. There will be an informal teen music session from 7.30pm till 8.30pm with a DJ in the room. Lanterns may be taken by families during this time. You can also follow what’s happening on facebook yarraglenfestivaloflight Please note: The Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre are no longer auspicing the Festival of Light event. This role has been taken on board by Yarra Glenergy

Technology Workshops

3D PRINTING With Federica Mastrangelo from Eastern Regional

Libraries (ERL) Tuesday 7 August 10.00am – 11.00am Come join us for an introduction to the basics of 3D design and printing! You'll learn how to create models in 3D, watch a demo of the printer in action, and design or choose a 3D model to have printed! Please allow up to 2 weeks for your print to be ready for pick up. Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen Class Fee: Gold Coin No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: 3D

Community Groups

Community Walking Group Fridays 8.15am ready to set off at 8.30am An informal walking group meets each Friday at the Memorial Hall car park for a local walk. The walk takes approximately an hour. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety

Friends and Relations of Gulf Station

(F.R.O.G.S) F.R.O.G.S are a group of volunteers who contribute to the conservation of Gulf Station. They provide support by helping staff with activities such as:

Conducting house tours Demonstrating classic skills and crafts Education Program, guiding school groups Assisting with tasks associated with special

event fundraising F.R.O.G.S welcome new volunteers. If you are interested please call Pam on 9876 6083.

There is always more room in the pond!

Men’s Shed Are you interested in learning more about the Yarra Glen & District Men’s Shed? If so please contact the Secretary on 0400 522 728 or email: mensshed@yarraglen.com

Seniors Group

The Yarra Glen Seniors Group was established approximately 40 years ago and meets weekly on Tuesdays 1.00pm to 3.30pm at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall. The group has a varied program of activities, visiting other groups, meeting for a movie, playing bowls, luncheon outings or even a garden tour. Lots of laughs & a great way to socialise & connect with other community members. New members welcome, contact Di on 0429 057 940 for more detail.

Community Groups

Toy Library Did you know we have a toy library in Yarra Glen? You can borrow a vast array of well-made toys that have been designed to support your child’s skill development & imagination? Great for parties too! Located in the Memorial Hall and open: Saturdays 9.30am - 11.00am and the 2nd Wednesday in the month 9.30am – 11.00am. Call Therese on 0414 456 991 for more details

Vixens of the Valley Red Hat Society Wednesdays 3rd of each month This is a social group for women in the Yarra Valley. Enquiries:Noela 59621048 Wednesdays after 5.00pm.

Yarra Glen Bowls Club Enjoy an exciting social game of bowls, for any fitness level. No experience needed, coaching on the day. Wear flat sole shows or enjoy a game of barefoot bowls! Call 9730 1718 for further information and bookings.

Yarra Glen & District Historical Society

This group meets at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. For more information visit the website: www.yarraglenhistorical.website.com.au

Yarra Glen Tennis Club The Yarra Glen Club is a community based club that welcomes new players of all ages and abilities. YGTC offer:

Competitive tennis including Junior, Senior, Mid-Week Ladies and Night Tennis Competitions. You can either be an individual player looking to join a team or a group of players looking to enter a whole team in the competition.

Social Tennis on a Sunday morning for players of all standards – perfect for people not able to make a regular commitment.

Access to a Coaching team from Gripping Potential who have handpicked what they believe to be the top philosophies, techniques and skills and applied these to their range of programs. They offer a comprehensive & sequential program for the beginner right through to elite level player.

Cardio Tennis and ANZ Hot Shots (smaller courts for younger children to run around and start learning the game with softer balls), programs endorsed by Tennis Australia.

YGTC are always endeavouring to introduce new tennis experiences for our community, such as Senior’s Tennis and Hot Shots. If you would like to find out more information or ask about alternative options please contact us on yarraglentc@hotmail.com or Scheryl on 0417 528 704 or Denise on 0408 633 394.

Happy Hitting!

Community Reading Room

The Yarra Glen Community Reading Room is open 6 days a week for your convenience. Join the Eastern Regional Library (for FREE) and you can then order items (books, DVD's, audio books and CD's) from the libraries large range and have them delivered to Yarra Glen Community Reading Room for pick up and you can return your items there too. Now that’s a great service! Free Wi-Fi also available.

The Reading Room has a range of books, DVDs, audio books and CD's for all ages and interests in the Reading Room for you to select from.

We also have a jigsaw puzzle set up waiting for you to help put together. So if you have a bit of time to spare, please come in and add a piece or two.

Author of the Month In May this year we started profiling Authors on a monthly bases providing a small display of information about the author and their books available to borrow. In May we profiled JK Rowling and in June we profiled Dr Karen Viggers. This month we are profiling Michael Connelly. We were also very honoured to have Dr Karen Viggers visit the Community Reading Room to meet and chat with community members on Monday 21 May. Karen is a wildlife veterinarian and author of fiction. She has a PhD in wildlife health, and provides veterinary assistance to biologists working with Australian native animals in the field. She twice visited Antarctica to work on seals, and this inspired her bestselling novel The Lightkeeper’s Wife which was published to international acclaim, winning the Les Petits Mots des Libraires Prix Litteraire in France 2016, where it was also short-listed for the Livre de Poche Readers’ Prize and has sold more than 400,000 copies. Karen writes contemporary fiction set in Australian landscapes, exploring connection with the bush, grief and loss, healing in nature, death, family and friendship. Her books tackle contentious issues including choices at the end of life, whale rescue, kangaroo culling, research on animals, and native forest logging. Her novels include: The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011) and The Grass Castle (2014), and her work has been translated into French, Italian, Norwegian, Slovenian and Spanish. Thank you Karen for spending time and sharing your stories with our community.

Our friendly team, Christina, Carol, Diana, Alison, Elizabeth K, Diane, Coralie, Bob, Rosalie, Rhonda, Ros, Julie, Elizabeth H, Sandra and Debra welcome you and are available to help you if required.

Opening Hours

Monday Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday 10.00am – 12 noon

Bookaburra Story Time Bookaburra Story Time is held in the Community Reading Room fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10.30am – 11.00am. Join the Bookaburra Volunteer for free interactive stories, songs and rhymes and lots of fun! Term 3 dates are: 11 & 25 July, 8 & 22 August, 5 19 September

We are looking for Volunteers for the Reading Room

Do you enjoy meeting, helping and chatting with

people and have basic computer skills with a can do attitude? Then we would love to talk to you about the possibility of volunteering in our Community Reading

Room. Volunteering brings lots of joy, has health benefits

and has a possible impact on our community.

Community Safety Messages

Eyewatch – Yarra Ranges Police Service Eyewatch aims to empower to participate in crime prevention activities and ensure community safety. Learn the latest safety and crime prevention information. Like the Yarra Ranges Eyewatch Facebook page to stay informed of local issues. www.facebook.com/eyewatchyarraranges

Message from Sergeant Richard Coulson, Station Commander Yarra

Glen Police Station HOME AND VEHICLE SECURITY Residents are requested to ensure that they lock vehicles and either remove valuables or secure them in a location of the vehicle where they will be out of sight. Recently in Yarra Glen an offender has entered a home overnight while the occupants were asleep via an unlocked front door and located a set of car keys. The offender has then stolen the victim's car which had been left unlocked in the driveway. On the same night the same offender also entered another unlocked vehicle at a neighbouring house and rummaged through the car but no belongings were taken. The message is don't be paranoid, incidents of this nature in this area are rare but make it harder for an offender by ensuring vehicles and premises are kept locked and secured. Offenders are by nature opportunistic and it is important for residents to reduce the risk of becoming a victim by getting into a good habit of adopting minimal security measures which are easily achievable. ROAD SAFETY With winter now upon us it is important to undertake some basic measures to improve road safety. Measures that can easily be undertaken include checking tyres (including the air pressure and condition), the state of the windscreen wiper blades and also ensure that all your vehicle lights are working properly. Often a blown fuse can make the brake lights inoperative creating a risk to yourself and other road users. If you live alone consider getting a neighbour to help you and reciprocate the favour! If you don't feel confident completing some of the checks and don't have anyone to call on to assist, you can consider getting a check over completed by your local mechanic if necessary. Often with inclement conditions being experienced this time of the year it is important to ensure that you leave increased braking distances when required and always drive to the weather conditions and within your means. Be vigilant and regularly check your rear vision mirror. If someone is tailgating you, pull over at a safe location and let the person get on

their way. Consideration should be given to having your headlights on in poor weather conditions, particularly in foggy conditions where we often we see vehicles driving along with no lights on which greatly reduces their visibility to other road users. Most importantly it's about staying safe out there! POLICE HELP Did you know that when you require a police response it is best to call 000 instead of our local station? Apart from the fact the station is not always staffed, all calls to 000 are recorded and this may help to support the need for more police to be stationed in our area.

Yarra Glen CFA

Fires in the Home On average, there are 3,000 house fires in Victoria. Most could be prevented by taking simple precautions. Prevent fires in your home Heaters, chimneys, electric blankets and clothes dryers can become a fire risk, particularly if they have been sitting unused for a period of time.

Book a licensed gas-fitter to check your gas heater

Check chimneys, flues and fire boxes for cracks, rust and debris

Check electric blankets for kinks in the wiring Clean the lint filter in your dryer (and

continue to do this after every use) Check appliances for visibly frayed or

damaged wiring Complete the Home Fire Safety Checklist to

see if you’ve done everything you can to protect you and your family.

Launch the Hotspot House to see how to keep your home safe

Only working smoke alarms save lives Without a working smoke alarm in your home you are:

57% more likely to suffer property loss and damage

26% more likely to suffer serious injury Four times more likely to die in a residential

fire than people with a working smoke alarm.

A working smoke alarm provides you with early warning of a fire and gives you time to escape safely. When you are asleep, you can’t smell smoke. It is law in Victoria to have at least one smoke alarm on each level of every home, however an extra smoke alarm in every bedroom where the door is closed when sleeping is recommended. (Ref: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home)

Community Safety Messages WHAT’S OK AT HOME (WOAH) Website A one-of-a-kind online platform with exercises, stories and information that supports children and young people aged 10 –17 to recognise family violence and provides practical guidance to support their safety, health and emotional wellbeing. There is also a section for adults who want to help a child or young person in a family violence situation, with information on what to do, where to get help, the law and guidance on how you can make a difference in a young person’s life.

Enrolment Options Enrolment forms can now be located on our website or in hard copy from the Centre You may enrol on Enrolment Day, email or by mail to reach the Centre by the first day of term. You may place enrolment forms and payment in the letterbox outside the office door or the internal letterbox next to the interconnecting door into the Tennis Club area. Class and membership fees must be paid before the commencement of class. Class fees MUST be paid to the Office not the class Tutor. If a class you have enrolled in is cancelled you will be notified and refunded. No classes will be held on Code Red days & the Centre will be closed.

For Sale Hand-made Dolls House ready for decorating for sale. Donated by Stan Hardidge, all proceeds back to the Centre. $100

Program Collection Locations

Copies of our programs can be picked up from the Centre, Alowyn Gardens, Bendigo Bank, Community Reading Room, IGA, Palomino Cafe, Newsagent, Post Office or you can review the program on our web page at: www.yarraglen.com/livingandlearning

Membership

Our annual membership fee is $10. All memberships expire on 31 December each year. A membership key tag will be issued to all members where you can show and save in Yarra Glen.

Become a member and save in Yarra Glen!

A number of Yarra Glen traders have kindly offered discounts or special offers to all Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre members, refer list of traders further on.

Come on join up, save and support your town! Voting at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) All members will have voting rights at the AGM.

Our Book Room Be inspired with our massive collection of fictional and non-fictional books, special interests and magazines of all sorts. All members have access to our Book Room, based on an honesty system. Visit during our Office opening hours – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.00am – 1.00pm or have a browse before or after one of your class visits. All book donations are welcome.

Thank You Thank you to Henry Verhoeven for all the time

and effort he spent in bringing order back to our Book Room. After Stan had built the extra shelf, there was another big task ahead…… removing

all the books, sorting through them and then setting them back up in order on the shelves.

This was a huge job but Henry persevered and after numerous hours, has it now looking so

good. Henry has also offered to come in once a week to maintain the order so we now have a

special basket for all your returned books. Thanks Henry, fab job!

Toy Library 25th Birthday

The Yarra Glen Toy Library are celebrating 25 years in August this year. They will be running a

stay and play session, and will have a face painter coming along as well as a big cake to celebrate the day. The event will be held on Saturday 25th August from 10am-1pm at the

Yarra Glen Memorial Hall and is open for all to attend.

Thank You

A huge THANK YOU to all our partners and supporters for their support in making many of our programs possible and/or supporting the centre in

other financial ways. Yarra Ranges Council

Connected Communities Melbourne Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal

(FRRR) Bartosh Internet Design Ritchies IGA Yarra Glen

A huge THANK YOU to all our partners for their ongoing support

John Ferris, Edible Forest Gardens Nursery Yarra Glen Bowling Club

Yarra Glen CFA Yarra Glen & District Historical Society

Yarra Glen & District Men’s Shed Yarra Glen Pre-School

Yarra Glen RSL Yarra Glen Senior Citizens Group

Yarra Glen Tennis Club Yarra Glen Toy Library

Yarra Glen Trader Profile

YUMMY YOU Owner Sandra Bray

YUMMYYOU Yarra Valley is owned and operated by Sandra, a local resident who manufactures a range of natural skin care using Yarra Valley ingredients. YUMMYYOU supplies to a variety of local businesses, winery cellar doors as well as bespoke accommodation in the Valley and beyond. Using pure essential oils and cruelty free ingredients her range of hand & body wash, lotions, scrubs, hair & face care not only smell YUMMY but are also kind and gentle on the skin. Sandra also finds time to volunteer at the YGDLLC on Wednesday mornings and offers a 10% discount on her products to members or alternatively a 10% donation to the Centre if you prefer. Email Sandra on info@yummyyou.com.au or call 0418 501 562 with your order. Additional bonus of free gift wrapping and delivery to Yarra Glen.

Another good reason to shop local!

Membership Offers

SHOP LOCALLY PROGRAM For Members of the Centre

Updated 1 January 2018

Offers valid to 31 December 2018

Present your membership key tag when shopping or dining at the following local businesses to receive a special offer.

Atticus Wine Bar Receive 10% off your total bill when dining

at the bar

Hargreaves Hill Brewery Co Receive a free pot of beer or glass of house wine with your main course when dining at

the restaurant

Hobnob Jewels Receive 10% discount across the store

excluding discounted sale items

Palomino Cafe Special offer – all day egg and bacon toastie

+ tea/coffee/small OJ $9.50

Yarra Garden Supplies Receive 5% discount off all products

Yarra Glen Pizza & Curry House

Receive 10% off your total food & bev bill when dining in the restaurant

Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital

A one off 50% consultation and vaccination discount for all new clients at the Yarra

Glen clinic A 10% consultation and vaccination

discount for all existing clients at the Yarra Glen clinic

Yarra Valley Ballet Receive 10% off term fees

YummyYou Receive 10% off each order. You can order

online or through the Centre. If ordering online use coupon code YGDLLC. All orders

can be collected from the Centre

Enrolment and Membership Form

12-14 Anzac Avenue Yarra Glen 3775, PO Box 396 Yarra Glen 3775, Phone 9730 2887 www.yarraglen.com/livingandlearning Email ygdllc@bigpond.com

ABN: 23 751 689 832 INCORPORATED NUMBER: A4015

Confidentiality – Information collected by the Centre will be used for statistical purposes and shared with local government as a condition of our funding and will be kept strictly confidential. A copy of our Privacy Policy is available upon request.

Our Vision To provide a safe welcoming environment where skills and ideas are shared. To make a difference to people’s life. To provide people with a greater sense of wellbeing and belonging.

Our Mission Keeping our community connected by generating a greater sense of wellbeing. Please complete all enrolment details below

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If you have any special needs please talk to our staff about how we can support your participation in our classes/workshops. Member Agreement

As a member of the Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre, I agree to: a. Be subject to the Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre Inc. Constitution 2012 b. Be bound by the Policy and Procedures of Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre Inc. c. Support the Purposes of the Association as outlined in the Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre Inc.

Constitution 2012 d. Agree that my membership of Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre Inc. will expire at the close of business 31

December 2018 unless I have renewed or resigned my membership before this time I hereby declare that all information provided on this form is true and correct.

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