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Occasional Care (Full day)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Our Occasional Care program offers quality care for children between 18 months and 5 years. A wide range of activities are provided for the children by our qualified and experienced staff. Occasional Care is often the first time parents leave their children. Our staff are skilled with strategies for separation anxiety and helping you both with the transition. Care can be permanent or casual. Occasional Care sessions run throughout the year and include most school holidays. Mondays 12.30pm-4.30pm. Cost $44 per session. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am-4.30pm. Cost $88 per session. You may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy which would give you discounted fees. Please see the office for more information. Emergency and casual spots are charged at $12 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours. Please contact the office for availability.

Strength Training for the Young at Heart with Debbie (Intermediate to Advanced)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Join this combination class including the use of weights and formatted sessions. Please bring a drink bottle, hand towel and enthusiastic smiles! Designed for Intermediate to Advanced levels. Not recommended for Beginners. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 9.30am-10.15am for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 9.30am-10.15am for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July 9.30am-10.15am for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 9.30am-10.15am for 11 weeks. Cost $8 per session.

$8

Sewing Sisters

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Join this informal, friendly group from beginners to experienced. Share skills and finish off those UFOs in Quilting, Patchwork and Embroidery. New sisters are very welcome.. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 9.30am-1.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 9.30am-1.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July 9.30am-1.00pm for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 9.30am-1.00pm for 11 weeks. Cost $4 per session.

$4

BNC Walking Group

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Would you like to be part of a local walking group, socialise while you get some fresh air and exercise? Meet at the Centre each Friday and take it from there. There is no charge for this session but please contact the Centre to register for this group. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 10.00am for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 10.00am for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July 10.00am for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 10.00am for 11 weeks.

FREE

Write Away

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

A great social group bringing together budding journalists and writers. Share your ideas and stories whilst learning some new methods with like-minded people. All levels and abilities welcome. Term 1 starts Friday 3rd February 10.00am-12 noon and runs fortnightly during term time. Term 2 starts Friday 28th April 10.00am-12 noon and runs fortnightly during term time. Term 3 starts Friday 14th July 10.00am-12 noon and runs fortnightly during term time. Term 4 starts Friday 6th October 10.00am-12 noon and runs fortnightly during term time. Cost is just a Gold coin donation per session.

Gold Coin

Mahjong

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Mahjong is a Chinese game popular during the twentieth Century and has spread throughout the world. It is played with tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Mahjong can help improve memory and is an excellent social activity. New players are welcome, and we can teach anyone who wants to learn. It is a pleasant, interesting and challenging activity for all ages. Come and look- see for yourself. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 12 noon-2.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 12 noon-2.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July 12 noon-2.00pm for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 12 noon-2.00pm for 11 weeks. Cost $4 per session.

$4

Friday Competition Table Tennis

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield

Enjoy some competitive table tennis: this group is keeping fit with games suited to more experienced players, but still enjoying a cuppa and a social chat. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 12 noon-3.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 12 noon-3.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July12 noon-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 12 noon-3.00pm for 11 weeks. See Monday and Thursday Table Tennis for Over 50s for other dates with more casual play. Some sessions may run during the school holidays – check with reception staff for details. Cost $4 per session.  

$4