Computer/IT Classes $5 per 2 hr class or $10 per 1hr for one on one tuesdays & thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am A great place to start for computer novices or those looking to refresh their skills or learn new concepts! New to computers, iPads or laptops? Having trouble with your mobile phone, connectivity to iPads and laptops? Our experienced tutors can address all IT applications and essential elements of the internet and social media. Our experienced volunteer tutors take you through all Microsoft Office applications, whether it be Word, Excel, Powerpoint or Apple applications. |
French Classes $150 per term Fridays 9 - 10.30am or 10.30 - 12noon Perfect for those who love all things French. Culture, sites to see, navigating menus, reading directions and signs. Basic to beginner and beginner to intermediate language classes. All class material and study notes are provided. Morning tea tasting the delights of various French cuisine. 9am - 10.30am Beginner 10.30am - 12noon Intermediate |
Welsh Advanced Classes $120 annual fee Mondays 1 - 3pm Tafod y Cymry’ (The Tongue of the Welsh) holds this class for experienced Welsh learners and native speakers wishing to reconnect with their mother tongue. Together the group chat, read and translate poetry, prose and songs (which they then enjoy singing!) Some grammar is covered and a little bit of history researched. |
English Tuition (ESL) Small Group Lesson $20 per 2 hour class Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.30am |
English Tuition (ESL) Private Lesson $10 per 1 hour session By appointment only |
Barre & Boxing $8 per class mondays 12.30 - 1.15pm A classic barre workout with a modern twist, this program takes traditional ballet moves and throws in Pilates and Boxing. This game changing program incorporates slow leg workouts that improve balance and stability, create lean muscles, and strengthen joints, with the intense arm work that builds strong arms and shoulders, increases power, and gets your heart pumping. Boxing workouts are low impact, help create better hand eye coordination, decrease stress levels, improve confidence and mostly are heaps of fun! Try something different, all fitness levels are welcome and encouraged. 
Hatha Yoga Classes $14 per class tuesdays 7 - 8pm atha flow class incorporating the traditional aspects of Hatha Yoga – asanas (postures), breath, mindfulness and listening to the body while flowing and moving with the breath to strengthen the body, calm the mind and open the heart. This Yoga class is appropriate for all ages, accommodating for beginners through to more experienced yogis. |
Circuit Strength Training $8 per class Wednesdays 1.30 - 2.30pm Circuit classes encourage us to work every muscle in our body with focus on balance and stability. Motivational music will help us work through a series of 8-10 exercises for a thorough full body workout! The class will use resistance bands, hand weights and body weight exercises as well as a special series of core exercises towards the end of each session. These classes will help build muscle which helps burn fat and increase our cardiovascular fitness at the same time. You will feel stronger, leaner and we guarantee you will sleep better! 
Gentle Pilate Style $8 per class Tuesdays 10 – 11am Wednesdays 2.30 – 3.30pm Strength and tone exercise Classes for all ages! A low to medium impact class including light hand weights, designed to strengthen, tone and stretch your entire body. Improve your fitness, enjoy easy to follow moves to a motivating music mix. Tuesdays low impact chair Wednesdays traditional floor/mat. |
Chair Yoga $10 per class Thursdays 10 - 10.45am ga allows yoga to be accessible to those with limited mobility, difficulties with balance, joint pain, joint replacements, osteoporosis, arthritis and can help to lessen the impact of chronic illnesses and pain. Fine-tune your attention, reduce stress and improve mental clarity. Being calmer and more relaxed inevitably leads to a greater feeling of happiness and well-being. |
Mini Wellbeing Mind Body & Soul Retreat $40 per CLASS Fridays 2-4pm (once a term) Learn how to nurture yourself through self-care practices in Mindful Movement, Breathing Meditation, and Self Massage. Restore your body with gentle restorative Yoga (chair or floor). Treat your body to Sound Healing (Yoga Nidra) which helps in lowering blood pressure, improving circulation, reducing respiratory rates and promoting healing and well-being. |
Table Tennis $30 per annum Wednesdays 10 - 12noon |
Walking Group free Tuesdays 10 - 11am Feel like getting to know your local community? Discover and tour local attractions by foot (weather permitting). Why not join the group where you can meet new friends, enjoy the fresh air and increase your level of fitness. Group size can determine the pace. We have two groups slow pace and medium to fast pace. |
Art Therapy & Mindfulness $36 per term mondays 10.30 - 12noon Colouring In, Water Colour, Charcoal – Painting and positive mindfulness. This program/class is not only fun, but research tells us that Art Therapy is a proven relaxation exercise to increase self-awareness, providing techniques to assist in reducing stress and anxiety. Provides an opportunity for people of all ages to slow down their day and showcase a hidden talent! Meet other participants who are members of the House. |
Book Club Mondays 7.30pm Book Club has been operating for some time at CSCH and would love to welcome new members to the loyal and enthusiastic groups. In a respectful and friendly setting, readers are actively encouraged to share their views on a range of books, reporting back your thoughts and feedback each month – all this while enjoying fun and friendship with other Community House Members. |
Fun & Friendship Afternoon Gold coin thursdays 1 - 3pm Would you like a safe, nurturing, friendly space to meet likeminded people? Somewhere you could stimulate your mind while chatting and laughing over a card game (Canasta & Rummy), board game, chess or anything else you may fancy? All the while enjoying a lovely afternoon tea in comfortable space. Each week we have a something special on offer – Crafty Club, Trivia, Card Making, Knit n Natter and Painting Faces. Ask us for our updated schedule. The Chatty Café will also be part of this social afternoon. |
Garden to Plate $5 per class 11.30am - 1pm Join a social group to share healthy ageing eating choices, recipes and managing your weekly menu and shopping. Dietician tips to improve your whole health and wellbeing. Sit with a fun group of Community House members for lunch and dine together. Fun and enthusiastic cooking instructors will lead the group and they will utilize some fresh ingredients right from our very own Community Garden. |
Let's Gather for Lunch Cooking class 11.30 - 12.30 $5 class Lunch 12.30 - 2.30pm $5 donation Wednesdays (once a month) A Community Lunch that has been design to reach out to vulnerable, lonely and isolated people in our community, especially those who are experiencing various home/life struggles and financial hardship. The lunch will be prepared by experienced Chiefs along with a small cooking class. Come join us in bringing our community together. Supported by Glen Eira Council and St John’s Uniting Church. |
