Happy New Year 2018 Welcome to Japara and with

a New Year comes

resolutions and clean slates.

Some of us will choose to

conquer our fears, try new

adventures or (and this is

where we come in) learn a

new skill. Japara provides the community with a variety of

programs to suit individuals needs. What’s on for 2018? Get

flexible with Yoga, focus on digital photography, tile your way

through mosaic, nail it with some handy woman skills or work

out a new budget to keep you out of the red are all on our

scope for 2018. Not only does Japara provide educational

services, we offer social support, venue hire and childcare

services. Surrounded by native gardens, views of the

Dandenongs and Elizabeth Bridge Reserve just a hop, skip and

a jump across the road, it really is special place to visit and be a

part of. All Welcome.

Community Partnerships Japara values our partnerships with local community groups. We invite you to stop in to discuss how we can work with your group. Some of our valuable community partners include:

U3A Yarra Ranges

Yarra Ranges Council

Montrose and District Rotary

Our Supporters and Sponsors Thank you to our supporters and sponsors who help

Japara continuously improve its services to the

community.

SUMMER/AUTUMN PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE

Bringing the Community Together

Occasional Care

Our registered child care program is

operated by a qualified team of

child care workers who are

committed to provide a creative

and nurturing program in a safe and

caring environment. The program is

for children from 3 months to 6

years.

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Quality care for our children & families

Playgroups

Looking to join a playgroup?

Sessions are available for

families, grandparents and

new groups. Please visit our

website to learn more about

how to get involved in one

of our playgroup sessions.

SOCIAL GROUPS Inspiring community connection

Cultural Diversity Group

Join this social afternoon group for Bingo (Italian/English)

Includes monthly lunches and lots of socialising | Fridays |

12.30pm - 4.00pm | $2 per session

Seniors activities in Kilsyth

Bingo, socialising, card games, day outings and much

more. Tuesdays | 11.00am - 2.30pm | $2 per session

About Japara We offer a wide range of educational and social support

services for the people of Kilsyth, Montrose and beyond;

all with an aim to nurture and facilitate individual growth

and social connections.

FUNDED TRAINING PROGRAMS Fulfilling your potential

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Learn the basics of your iPad or Tablet with this interactive

and engaging course. Learn to Skype and FaceTime with

family and friends, build on basic skills and confidence.

Tuesday|6 March-24 April (no classes 27/3 & 3/4)

|1-3pm|Cost $50

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Cost $70.00 LL / $50.00 Con / Materials $15.00

Coming Soon to Japara! DON’T MISS OUT! Coffee – Barista expertise for work and play. Learn how to

make the perfect coffee and frothy milk. This will be a

must do short course class of an evening.

Food Handling – Interested or need to update your own?

Handy women in Kilsyth – do you want to know the basics

of maintenance around the home and office, hands on

using tools that we all have hidden in our garage or

pantry?

Mosaics – All equipment supplied for those who have

always wanted to try mosaics but not wanted to outlay

for materials. Japara will supply the lot you just need to

purchase a tile cutter and come along to have fun.

JAPARA CLASSES/PROGRAMS Building skills, building friendships

Yoga for Everyone

Yoga classes are a great place to work on your alignment, learn

relaxation techniques, and become comfortable with doing Yoga

while building strength and flexibility. Tuesday|30 Jan-27 Mar |

6:45-7:45pm | $90 B.Y.O Matt and towel

Crafty Chicks

Bring your own materials and create your own projects with

this crafty bunch of chicks.

Tuesdays| 6 Feb|7.30pm - 9.30pm | Gold Coin Donation

Japara Stitchers

Meet every 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:30-3pm. Only $5 per

session with tea & coffee provided. *Enrolments Essential

Sisters in Stitchers

Will be meeting at Japara every 1st Monday of the Month from

7:30pm-9:30pm.Knitting, embroidery, sewing and all things crafty.

Only $5 per person * Enrolments Essential

NEW Crafty Creatures - Meets fortnightly

These crafty creatures of the east meet each fortnight at Japara

to work on craft projects and socialise over light refreshments.

Wednesday|7-9:30pm|$5 per session *Enrolments Essential

Advanced Philosophy

Explore issues such as the causes and nature of things, the

principles governing existence, the material universe and

human behaviour. Tuesday |20 Feb| 7.00pm - 9.00pm |

Gold Coin Donation

Social Acoustic Guitar at Japara

Is your guitar collecting dust in the back room? Bring your

guitar and yourself back to life and join this social guitar

group. Mondays | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | $5 per session

VENUE HIRE Functions that impress

Japara has fast become one of the most popular facility

hire venues in the Yarra Ranges. We offer up to 12 spaces

in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your needs. From

the Main Hall which seats 120 guests to our intimate

meeting room seating 6. With all the latest technology

including e-whiteboards to save your brainstorming ideas

to our quality sound system to dance the night away you

really are spoiled for choice. Kids birthdays, weddings,

baby showers, business training, seminars, expos and

much more. Make sure your next function is a success

with a lasting impression and contact Japara today.

JAPARA EVENTS Inspiring Community Connection

HEARINGLife - FREE HEARING CHECKS. In celebration of

International Women’s Day on March 8 there is a strong

call to #PressforProgress. It is a call to motivate and unite

friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act

and be gender inclusive. Join Japara for a free

presentation on the health of your hearing and how you

can care for it in the future. Free hearing tests will be

available on the day. Tuesday|6 March|11:30am

COMMUNITY SERVICES Bringing the community together

Japara Small Business Network

First meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th February

from 10-11:30am. Guest speaker: Maria Lacey. From a

lucrative corporate IT career to commencing her own

Reiki business back in 1999. Maria will share her expertise,

experiences and wisdom gained in a down to earth, fun

and interactive way. Topics also covered: Self-care in

business and life; Time Management practices and

Transition and evolution of you and your business.

Second meeting: Wednesday 28th March|10-11:30am

Rotary Montrose & District meet at Japara every 2nd &

4th Thursday of the month from 6:30pm.

www.rotarymontrose.org.au