Term 2 2016

Courses &Groups

Help For Fire Effected CommunitiesLorne Community House would like to extend an offer of support for Fire Affected Communities.

At the Lorne Community House we have - computer, internet, WiFi, phone, copying, scanning, printing – colour and B&W, referrals and assistance with making connections to service providers, friendly staff available to help you, tea & coffee, comfortable working or resting environment, indoor & outdoor meeting spaces, relaxing ‘Daisy & Olive’ edible garden.

There is NO COST and we are open Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 2.30pm (or other times by arrangement).

Christmas in July - Save the Date - Sunday 24 July

A fun afternoon of family entertainment for our entire community to join together for a late Christmas lunch.

For catering and booking purposes, please express your interest on our Facebook page.

If you would like to assist or have any suggestions, please contact Katie Walker or Katy Kennedy on 5289 2972.

The Lorne Community House offers room hire, meeting facilities, occasional childcare, accredited training courses, computer and internet access and service referrals.

For further information, please contact Katy Kennedy on 5289 2972

Toy LibraryBecome a member of the toy library and enjoy access to over 100 new toys! Just like a book library, members can borrow quality items, return and borrow more.

Catering for children 5 months - 5 yrs and membership will be open to the whole community - including parents, grandparents and carers.

When: 1st Saturday and 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.Time: 10-10.30am

Games GroupEnjoy a cuppa, exercise the mind and have a chat over a game of Mah Jong, scrabble and other games.When: Thursday at 1pmCost: Gold coin

Creative Art Open Studio with Caz Rieniets

Join with like-minded friends for two hours of dedicated time to explore your creativity!• Are you a creative person or do you

wish you could be ‘more creative’?• Do you need some “ME” time or want to

connect with others more?• Do you feel creatively ‘blocked’ or feel

your art is ‘never good enough’?

An ‘Open Studio’ is an opportunity to explore your inner creativity with other people, whilst working alongside Caz, an Art Therapist. Together we create an atmosphere that fosters confidence to freely express what is within! Exchange conversation, encouragement and support in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment, and learn some techniques for creatively expressing… you don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to make art!

When: FORTNIGHTLY Tuesdays – April 19, May 3, 17 & 31, June 14 Time: 10am - 12pm OR

When: FORTNIGHTLY Wednesdays – April 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15. Time: 2pm-4pm

Cost: $170 total, payable on first session. *Materials provided (except for individually chosen items, i.e. canvases, speciality paints etc) *Early bird rate of $150 if paid by April 15.

*NB. This is not a closed group, new participants are welcome to join us at any stage throughout the term.

Bookings: please contact Caz Rieniets on 0425 850 868.

Pilates with personal fitness trainer Lina

Catering for males and females of all fitness levels, Lina will guide you through the basic principles and correct techniques of Pilates exercises. When: Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pmCost: $15 per session or $98 for all 8 sessions.Bring: a mat and water bottle.Bookings essential: Lina Libroaperto 0403 797 973. * Tuesday 5.30pm circuit at Lorne Leisure Centre.

Lorne Vocal Group

The Lorne Vocal Group will be on a Tuesday at 5.30pm to 6.30pm.This is an open community singing group that sing a range of music. We will be seeking new performance opportunities this year. Its designed to be fun and we are looking for people of all abilities. The new children’s Performing Arts Group will be on a Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm. We will be aiming to perform a musical by July. Ages 5-14.

All abilities more than welcome!

Gardeners’ Morning

Calling all backyard gardeners. Are you a green thumb, or would you like to be? Are you interested in WORMS to help your compost?

Join us in the Daisy and Olive Garden between the Community House and Senior Citizens to plant, weed and share some garden knowledge as you dig in the ground. When: Tuesday @11amCost: Free

Craft for Kids this EasterActivities from dream catchers, wooden monogram letters, water colour cushion covers, pendant making. Suited to 9-14 years.

When: Tues 10.30-1pm and 2-4.30pmCost: $30 per session, incl all materialsBookings: Julia 0431 067 757

8 Week Stress Management Course with Nathan

Stress is something everybody has experienced. It manifests in many different shapes and forms. We can experience physical stress, mental and emotional stress and often they all happen at once!!!

Stress starts in the mind and then affects the entire body, our decision making, our relationships and the way we see things. It is nothing more than an overload of thoughts, feelings and emotions that are governed by our opinions, beliefs, expectations and ideas.

Join Nathan for a stress management course and learn techniques to relax, meditate and manage your emotions. We will cover relaxation, visualization and happiness management, and you don’t have to levitate to be able to meditate!

When: Mondays 7-8pm. Start date 2/5/2016Cost: $200 for 8 week course or $25 per session.Bookings: please call Nathan on 0404 539 714.

* Free information session - come along to meet Nathan and trial the course prior to signing up the term sessions. Monday 11 April at 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Playgroup

Come along and meet our new Playgroup Corrdinator. Our morning playgroup is where you can share the joys and challenges of par-enthood, while your children emgage in play and creative activities. All parents, carers, grandparents and their kids are welcome.

When: Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30amCost: Gold coin donation.

Lorne Community HouseAddress:16 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne 3232 Website: www.lornecommunityhouse.org.au

Phone: 5289 2972 Office hours: 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday - ThursdayInterested in receiving email updates? Email your details to: communityhouse.lorne@swarh.vic.gov.au

Computer, printing and WiFi available

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Two day YOUTH Mental Health First Aid Course at the Lorne Community House. The course & certificate are being offered at NO COST to Hospital Staff and Community Members who have an interest in supporting young people. Learn to identify a young person who is developing a mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis.

When: April 26th & 27thTime: 8.30am – 4.30pm

RSVP: Lorne Community Hospital Administration via phone: 5289 4386 or email: administration.lorne@swarh.vic.gov.au

6 week Mindfulness Course with HetAre you feeling anxious, tired & lethergic, overwhelmed or experiencing foggy thinking or anger?

Join Het in a safe and trusting environment to gently explore different techniques to help you manage stress and relax. We will cover topics around awareness of the breath, stretching, guided meditation, mindfulness, using sound for healing to assit in improving feelings of wellbeing.

Where: Wye River Surf Life Saving ClubWhen: Tuesdays 5.30pm. Start date 3/5/2016.Cost: Gold coin donation.Bookings: please call Het on 5289 2972 Seniors iPad Sessions

Are you thinking of buying an iPad or already own one and would like to learn how to use it? The Surf Coast Shire is partnering with the Lorne Community House and Lorne Community Hospital to deliver a six week course for accessing health information online for beginners.

Week 1: Learn how to access emails and skype.Week 2: Learn how to access websites.Week 3: Learn how to access the library and its resources online.Week 4: Learn how to access CentrelinkWeek 5: Learn how to access My Aged Care.Week 6: Questions and Summary.

Please note: These classes are only available to age 65+ and transport can be arranged.

When: Mon 10am-12pm. Starting 18 April.Cost: Gold coin donation. Please bring your own ipad if you have one, as numbers are limited.Bookings: Katy on 5289 2972.

Building Resilience in Children 0-12 yrs with Gary Banks

When: Wednesday 18 May 7pm

All parents can learn how to help their kids cope better with adversity, change or trauma. Join psychologist Gary Banks for an informative, practical and candid discussion of how to build resilience in our children. Use these skills now or learn them now for when you need.

Gary has presented a number of parenting courses in Lorne and is well regarded for his knowledge and straight forward presentations.

RSVP by 5th May on 5289-2972.