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Occasional Care (Full day)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

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 Over 50s with Debbie (Beg to Int)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A combination of strength training exercises for the whole body. With the use of hand weights, enthusiasm and smiles. All of the body benefits from this class. Even the soul! Term 1- Starts Wednesday 1st February 9.30am-10.15am for 10 weeks. Term 2- Starts Wednesday 26th April 9.30am-10.15am for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Wednesday 12th July 9.30am-10.15am for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Wednesday 4th October 9.30am-10.15am for 11 weeks. Cost $8 per session.    

$8

Sit Down Exercise

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

Move it......safely in the seat of your chair. Suitable for over 55s, this class improves flexibility and strength in later years. The chair and hollow tube provided help with both momentum and support for safe exercising. Term 1- Starts Wednesday 8th March 10.30am-11.30am for 5 weeks. Term 2- Starts Wednesday 26th April 10.30am-11.30am for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Wednesday 12th July 10.30am-11.30am for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Wednesday 4th October 10.30am-11.30am  (Length of term to be confirmed). Cost is a gold coin donation each week.

$2

Beginners Drawing with Janine Wednesday

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

          This is a figure drawing class for beginners where we will concentrate on figure drawing (clothes on!) in addition to general drawing including some perspective. We will provide easels, tables and large drawing paper. You bring along a 4B or 6B pencil and charcoal or some coloured oil pastels if you prefer. Bring an A3 sketch pad if you would like to work on a smaller scale. Term 1- Starts Wednesday 1st February 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Cost $140. Term 2- Starts Wednesday 26th April 12.30pm-3.00pm for 9 weeks. Cost $126. Term 3- Starts Wednesday 12th July 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Cost $140. Term 4- Starts Wednesday 4th October 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Cost $140. (No session Wednesday 8th November).

$140

Occasional Care (Full day)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

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.

Painting in Acrylics am

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A fun, casual and social painting class. Beginners to advanced. Learn basic techniques or expand your skills in this Adults Only class. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 9.30am-12 noon or 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Cost $160. (No session Thursday 9th November).

$160

Patchwork/Quilting/Craft Group

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

All are welcome to come along to this social group where you can finish off your own projects and start new ones. A lovely group of ladies and a friendly atmosphere. Term 1- Starts Thursday 2nd February 9.30am-12 noon for 10 weeks. Term 2- Starts Thursday 27th April 9.30am-12 noon for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Thursday 13th July 9.30am-12 noon for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 9.30am-12 noon for 11 weeks. Cost $4 per session.

$4

Easy Beginner Line Dancing with Anna

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

Join the line dancing community and open a new world of friends, fun and laughs. Good exercise for body and mind. Term 1- Starts Thursday 16th February 9.45am-10.45 am for 8 weeks. Cost $5 per week.

$5

Dancercise

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

Enjoy a great workout, and musically nurture your senses with Latin body moves to Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Jazz to get that body pumping! Firstly, warm up to motivational music then get into the groove with simple dance moves at a faster pace. This is followed by a slow Rumba cool-down, and relaxing floor stretches to dreamy music to complete your workout experience. You can bring your own mat (or they are available at the Centre). Join a class that feeds the body, mind and soul! Term 1- Starts Thursday 2nd February 11.15am-12.15pm for 10 weeks. Cost $120. Term 2- Starts Thursday 27th April  11.15am-12.15pm for 9 weeks. Cost $108. Term 3- Starts Thursday 13th July 11.15am-12.15pm for 10 weeks. Cost $120. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 11.15am-12.15pm for 11 weeks. Cost $132.

$120

Painting in Acrylics pm

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A fun, casual and social painting class. Beginners to advanced. Learn basic techniques or expand your skills in this Adults Only class. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 9.30am-12 noon or 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Cost $160. (No session Thursday 9th November).

$160

Thursday Table Tennis for Over 50s

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

All levels welcome for this fun group having time keeping fit, enjoying a cuppa and a social chat. Term 1- Starts Thursday 2nd February 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Term 2- Starts Thursday 27th April 12.30pm-3.00pm for 9 weeks. Term 3- Starts Thursday 13th July 12.30pm-3.00pm for 10 weeks. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 12.30pm-3.00pm for 11 weeks. See also Monday Table Tennis for Over 50s and Friday Competition Table Tennis for more dates. Some sessions may run during the school holidays – check with reception staff for details. Cost $4 per session.  

$4

Evening Yoga with Rosa

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A Yoga class designed for everyone. Structured to help improve general wellbeing, flexibility, balance and strength practicing various yoga poses as well as clarity and calmness of the mind through meditation and savasana. Term 1- Starts Thursday 2nd February 6.00pm-7.15pm for 10 weeks. Cost $140. Term 2- Starts Thursday 27th April 6.00pm-7.15pm for 9 weeks. Cost $126. Term 3- Starts Thursday 13th July 6.00pm-7.15pm for 10 weeks. Cost $140. Term 4- Starts Thursday 5th October 6.00pm-7.15pm for 11 weeks. Cost $154.

$140

Occasional Care (Full day)

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

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, Vic, Australia

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, Vic, Australia

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, Vic, Australia

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, Vic, Australia

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

Power Pilates

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A low impact workout suitable for all ages and most abilities. This workout is sure to strengthen, lengthen, trim and tone your whole body, including your core. An adaptable workout that allows you to work at your own level and fitness ability. Find your power and your strength again to move easier and feel great everyday. Term 1- Starts Friday 3rd February 10.30am-11.15am for 9 weeks. Term 2- Starts Friday 28th April 10.30am-11.15am for 8 weeks (Not running Friday 26th May).  Term 3- Starts Friday 14th July 10.30am-11.15am for 10 weeks.  Term 4- Starts Friday 6th October 10.30am-11.15am for 11 weeks.  Cost $8 per session.

$8

Mahjong

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

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, Vic, Australia

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

Playgroup Monday

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

For parents/carers with children up to 5 years old. Activities are set up ready for your child to enjoy. Children require a snack, drink and suitable clothing for messy activities and outdoor play. A great beginning for your child to learn through play and socialising and an opportunity for you to meet other parents from the community. It also familiarises the children with our Children's Room easing the anxiety when it's time for Occasional Care or our 3 year old program. Term 1- Monday session starts Monday 30th January 9.00am-11.00am for 9 weeks. (No session Monday 13th March- Labour Day) Cost for first child $67.50, second child $36, third child and babies under 6 months old $22.50. Tuesday sessions start Tuesday 31st January 9.00am-11.00am or 11.30am-1.30pm for 10 weeks. Cost for first child $75, second child $40, third child and babies under 6 months old $25.   Term 2- Monday session starts Monday 24th April 9.00am-11.00am for 8 weeks. (No session Monday 12th June- King's Birthday) Cost for first child $60, second child $32, third child and babies under 6 months old $20. Tuesday sessions start Tuesday 2nd May 9.00am-11.00am or 11.30am-1.30pm for 8 weeks. Cost for first child $60, second child $32, third child and babies under 6 months old $20.   Term 3- Monday session starts Monday 10th July 9.00am-11.00am for 10 weeks. Cost for first child $75, second child $40, third child and babies under 6 months old $25. Tuesday sessions start Tuesday 11th July 9.00am-11.00am or 11.30am-1.30pm for 10 weeks. Cost for first child $75, second child $40, third child and babies under 6 months old $25.   Term 4- Monday session starts Monday 2nd October 9.00am-11.00am for 11 weeks. Cost for first child $82.50, second child $44, third child and babies under 6 months old $27.50. Tuesday sessions start Tuesday 3rd October 9.00am-11.00am or 11.30am-1.30pm for 10 weeks. Cost for first child $75, second child $40, third child and babies under 6 months old $25.

Strength Training Pilates for Over 50s with Teresa 9.30am

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A Pilates class for building inner strength, toning and trimming with all levels welcome. Term 1- Starts Monday 31st January 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 9 weeks. Cost $63 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).  Please note the sessions will not run on Monday 13th March (Labour Day).   Term 2- Starts Monday 24th April 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 9 weeks. Cost $63 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).  Please note the sessions will not run on Monday 13th June (Queen's Birthday).   Term 3- Starts Monday 10th July 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 10 weeks. Cost $70 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).    Term 4- Starts Monday 2nd October 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 11 weeks. Cost $77 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).   

$63

Strength Training Pilates for Over 50s with Teresa 10.30am

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia

A Pilates class for building inner strength, toning and trimming with all levels welcome. Term 1- Starts Monday 31st January 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 9 weeks. Cost $63 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).  Please note the sessions will not run on Monday 13th March (Labour Day).   Term 2- Starts Monday 24th April 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 9 weeks. Cost $63 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).  Please note the sessions will not run on Monday 13th June (Queen's Birthday).   Term 3- Starts Monday 10th July 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 10 weeks. Cost $70 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).    Term 4- Starts Monday 2nd October 9.30am-10.15am or 10.30am-11.15am for 11 weeks. Cost $77 for the term (spot confirmed) or $8 per week (first come first served basis).   

$63