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2月2日

Bushwalking

 

On the fourth Saturday of each month. join Louise Costa and the gang walking in our wonderful bushlands. Learn about the flora and fauna and the history of the land. 24 Feb (Waranga Basin), 24 March (TBA)

The walk is FREE but enrolment forms must be filled out before walk day. Bring a drink, snack and hat.

Meet at 7.45 am at Community House—takes about 3 hours.

Health and Wellbeing Courses

FIRST AID Workplace

Level 2, I & CPR

Thursday 1—15 March

6.00 pm to 10.00 pm (3 weeks)

Fees: Level II—$140 (3 nights)

Level I—$80 (2 nights)

Reaccreditation

—$65 (1night)

CPR update—$50 (1 night)

Reaccreditation allows you to do CPR Update and one subject per

year to stay current.

This is a St John Ambulance

accredited certificate course run by Rich River First Aid at Rushworth Community House.

 

PILATES

Pilates coordinates body, mind and breath for stronger muscles. The program includes half an hour Cardio-Pilates

Wednesday 31 January—28 February (9 weeks)

6.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Tutor: Jocelyn Gentle

Fee: $60

Venue: RCH Multipurpose Room


 

STRENGTH TRAINING

Rushworth and Colbinabbin

Improve balance, bone density, mobility, enjoyment, sense of wellbeing, help lower risk of Osteoporosis and reduce risks associated with Diabetes.

Mondays at 9.00am at 2 venues:

Rushworth in the Hospital lounge

Colbinabbin in the Hall

Mon 29 January—26 March (8weeks)

Fee: $16 per term (or $2 per week) Medical form required for new

participants available at the office.

FUNSTERS CARERS GROUP

Carers and people who have carers are all welcome to join the ‘Funsters’ who meet each third Thursday of the month at the Community House from 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Next meetings are 15 February and 15 March

RUSHWORTH DIABETES  SUPPORT GROUP

People with Type 2 Diabetes and their partners are encouraged to be part of this support group. Next meeting will be joining the Senior Citizens Club for lunch on Wednesday 21 February at 12.00 and a talk by Diabetes Educator Wendy Pogue. Names to Community House by 19th.

March meeting will be 27 March at 1.00

Normally meets on fourth Tuesday at 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm each month at the Community House.

Special Interest On-line Groups

webDotWizards on the Net

Chat with family and friends, email, browse and search the World Wide Web. Tuesday 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm

and/or Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm

Tutor: Bernie Halpin

Fee: $5.00 per session

Create your own “Space” and start “blogging”

Web Masters Group

Once you have done the Web Site Design course you can join this group for ongoing assistance. Learn how to get the best value from on-line facilities

Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30 am

Tutor: Bernie Halpin

Fee: $5.00 per session

Art and Craft Classes

SOY CANDLEMAKING

One session in making candles from Soy bean wax, all natural colour and there are 53 different fragrances. Environmentally friendly.

Friday 2 March 10.00 to 12.00

Cost: $25.00 which includes an Insta candle kit, a glass container and plastic tea lights.

ART CLASS

Thursday 1 February—29 March (9 weeks)

9.00 am to 12.00

Tutor: Irene Ritli

Fee: $50 or $7.50 per session

PATCHWORK

Monday 5 February—26 March

1.00 pm to 3.30 pm (7 weeks)

Fee: $2.00 per session

New members are most welcome. No previous experience needed. Project this term will be to make a fabric collage vest or keep working on your own project.

RUSHY SCRAP ADDICTS

Sharon will be starting new Saturday morning Scrapbooking workshops so please phone her on 5856 1795 if you are interested in attending. There will not be any on Monday nights.

Administration Training for Volunteers

Learn skills in office administration and computers FREE of charge. Get on-the-job training on the front desk at Rushworth Community House while taking a turn on the roster one day a week.

This is an ideal way to get back into the workforce and meet people. Regain confidence to seek paid employment.

Tuesday and Thursday 27 Feb, 1, 6 & 8 March

9.30 am to 2.30 pm with Gillian Schoenborn

Computer training as required is free, as is Childcare at Rushworth Kindergarten and Childcare.

First Aid Workplace II is also available at a reduced cost.

3月1日

Asthma First Aid

This one night course gives those working with children and other asthma sufferers a valuable qualification. Wednesday 8 March 7pm to 10.00pm. All course fees on application.

First Aid courses filling

First Aid Courses commence next week on Thursday 23 February and they are filling fast so if you are thinking of doing the full course or updating please phone 5856 1295 and put your name down.

CPR Update - 6.00pm to 9.00pm on 23rd, Reaccreditation - 6.00pm to 10.00pm on 23rd, Level 1 - 6.00pm to 10.00pm 23rd and 30th, Level 2 - 6.00 to 10.00 23 February to 9 March.
1月19日

Astronomy in Rushworth

 

Introductory session overview

Find out what’s up there and where it all came from:

Galaxies, the Solar System Family, Planets & Moons, Spacecraft exploration results, Comets and Asteroids and the risks they pose to Earth. Meteor Showers—when they occur and how to view them. Auroras—When are they likely? Ecliples—Solar and Lunar, viewing risks.

Buying and using small telescopes and binoculars, Using cameras to capture unique memories.

Enjoy a short informal session over refreshments with Cass Alexander and optional visit to Rushworth Observatory afterwards. Date to be chosen in mid February when conditions are right. Register your interest on 5856 1295.

This will lead into a full course being run in Term 2.

Black holes—are they really out of sight? Are we alone?

 

 

This session will lead into a four week course in Term 2.
1月18日

Accredited course Vocational Preparation

 

Certificate 1 in Vocational preparation is based around the development of 'employability skills'. It's an accredited course which centres on the individual,  providing learners with  the confidence to return to the work force or further study   The modules include such things as Orientation to work, Personal Effectiveness,  Computers, First Aid, O&HS, and Orientation to learning .   By integrating vocational learning it provides pathways such as Employment Certificate II in Vocational Studies (industry specific courses)  Pre-apprenticeships Training courses. (See students comments this page)   

This course is well timed with the Federal government’s commitment of encouraging people  back to work and is suitable for those who have not been in the work force for some time or are considering returning to work or study.  

INFORMATION SESSION

To learn more about this course come along to an information session at the Community House on Tuesday 14 February at 1.30 followed by afternoon tea.

 

Comment from a student who did the Personal Effectiveness module last year shows some of the benefits of the course.

" My kids have noticed the great change in myself with doing this course and they are much happier. My life is on  a positive path and I have so much to look forward  to in the future. Thank you very much."

 

 

     

 

1月17日

Talking about Course program for Term 1 2006

 First term is very short (6 weeks) because of the Commonwealth Games this year in Melbourne.

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Course program for Term 1 2006
The course program for Term 1 2006 is now available. Local residents will receive a paper copy in their letterbox at about this time and those with post office boxes will it in a day or two.
 
Please note this first term is a short one due to the Commonwealth games in Melbourne in March. The term runs from January 31 to March 10.
 
Here's the term at a glance:
January
  • Mon 16 - Rushy Scrap Addicts at 7 pm
  • Mon 23 - Powerpals Rushworth and Powerpals Colbinabbin (both 9am)
  • Mon 30 - Patchworth & Quilting at 1 pm
  • Tue 31 - Pilates at 7 pm and webDotWizards at 7.30 pm

February

  • Thu 02 - Art at 9 am; webMasters at 9.30 pm; The Toolshed at 9.15 am
  • Fri 03 - webDotWizards at 10.30 am
  • Mon 06 - Rushy Scrap Addicts at 7 pm
  • Thu 09 - Computers for Beginners and Microsoft Word at 1 pm
  • Tue 14 - Information session on Vocational Preparation
  • Thu 16 - Funsters Carers Group meeting at 1.30 pm
  • Thu 23 - Diabetes Group meeting at 1.30 pm and First - CPR update at 6 pm
  • Tue 28 - Pancake Day for Uniting Care at 10.30 am

March

  • Mon 06 - Rushy Scrap Addicts
  • Tue 07 - Occupational Health and Safety at 9 am
  • Wed 08 - Asthma First Aid at 7 pm
  • Fri 10 - Term finishes