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SHNC Course Guide
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2022 Strength Training Classes
Strength training is particularly necessary when ageing as it helps with muscular mass reduction that decreases significantly after 50. Health experts advise that strengthening core muscles will improve balance that assists with reducing the risk of falls. Our...SHNC Social Group Card
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SHNC Special Interest Group Card
Our SHNC Special Interest Group Card allows you to pre-purchase 5 sessions to attend your special interest group at the Centre. For each session you attend, your card will be ‘punched’. Each session costs $5.00. Click on the links below to purchase a card...
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Ukulele classes
Many favourite songs involve the ukulele! Think Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”; “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Train’s Hey, Soul Sister”. Playing the ukulele is easy and fun, and an ideal introduction to...
Health
Yoga classes
Hatha yoga involves physical postures (yoga poses) and breathing techniques that are practiced more slowly and with more static posture holds than some other types of yoga. It aims to balance the body and the mind (‘ha’ representing the esoteric sun, and ‘tha’ the...
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Walking groups
Enjoy walking around the neighbourhood with other locals, enjoying a coffee along the way. Options are either the following days or perhaps both. Monday 9am Friday 8.30am
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2022 Tai Chi – Self led – Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
This is a self-led group that practices Tai chi is a gentle exercise suitable for all ages. It relaxes the body and focus the mind in gentle exercises. As there is no instructor for this group, this class is for participants who already have some experience in Tai...
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Needleworkers 2022
Come together in a relaxed space and chat while enjoying the art of needlework: bring along your knitting, crocheting, embroidery or whatever needlework you have on the go. Runs every 2nd Sunday of the month. Our SHNC Special Interest Card allows you to pre-purchase 5...
Health
2022 Strength Training – via Zoom
We are continuing to offer online Strength Training in 2022. These classes are facilitated by Sue Winkler. We suggest you enrol in two classes spaced apart by a few days to obtain maximum benefit from these classes. We may have some equipment such as weights and bands...
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Scrabble 2022
Enjoy the challenge of words playing scrabble. This friendly group welcomes new players – experienced or beginners. 1st 3rd 5th Tuesday of the month from 1.30 -4pm. Our SHNC Special Interest Card allows you to pre-purchase 5 sessions to attend Men’s...
Bike Ride in Company – Wed
Enjoy different great ride each week with other bike enthusiasts. Please check with the Centre Office to see if any vacancies. This group runs each week on Wednesday from 8.30am to 1pm.
Wednesday women on wheels – medium paced
Enjoy different great ride each week with other bike enthusiasts. Please check with the Centre Office to see if any vacancies. This group runs each week on Wednesday.
Walking Group – Friday
Organised walking groups are increasingly popular. Walking is not only an easy and accessible way to improve your overall health, but studies have found that walking in groups provides other perks that includes improvements to your mental health and mood while...
Children
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Walking Group – Wednesday Parents with Prams
Wednesday’s 9.30am-11am Join us for a 1 hour leisurely walk and an outdoor coffee catch-up (weather permitting) afterwards back at the Centre. (No lycra necessary ;-)) Meet in the Centre forecourt at 9.30am each Wednesday during term. Join for free with SHNC...
Children
2022 Connect and Play – for carers and babies under 12 months of age
Friday 10am-11.30 from 25 February weekly during term time. This weekly connect group is for parents/ carers of babies under 12 months old. It provides a chance for those caring for babies to meet others in our community at the same stage in life. Conversation is...
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2022 Mahjong (Western)
Join our enthusiastic group and experience the challenges of Western version of this Chinese game. Our SHNC Special Interest Card allows you to pre-purchase 5 sessions to attend Mahjong at the Centre. For each session you attend, your card will be...
Monday Bike Riding in Company – Easy
A group designed at a slower pace. New participants to contact the leader. The meeting place for the ride is emailed each week. Encouraged to register through Bicycle Victoria and explore insurance options through RACV.
Walking Group – Monday
Enjoy a medium paced walk around the neighbourhood departing from the front of the Centre. The group walks for approximately 1 hour and stops for a coffee along the way or at the end.
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2022 Stitch and Chat
Bring your sewing and enjoy making new friends. Afternoon tea provided by members on a rotating basis. Mondays fortnightly, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Starts 14 February 2022 Our SHNC Special Interest Card allows you to pre-purchase 5 sessions to attend Stitch and Chat at...What’s New
Make a Mosaic Garden Wall PlaqueThursday evenings 7pm-9pm
This 3 week course (21 July, 28 July and 4 August) with Melbourne-based visual artist, Andrea Hughs, walks you through all the steps to creating a mosaic piece for your garden. […]
Sing Your Heart Out – Ukulele WorkshopSaturday 11 June 2pm-4pm
What better way to spend a cold wintery afternoon than in the warmth of a ukulele group sing along! […]
Current COVID Restrictions and Centre OperationsThe rules have changed again! You are no longer required to check-in when attending Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. […]