Programs at Jika Jika Community Centre
ARTS AND CRAFT
Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Creative Insight Collaging
Investigate an area of your life by creating a fun collage. With Karen Mann 9484 0870
Term: 4: 21 Oct, 2 Dec
Day & Time: Sun 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $185/$145 conc - 2 sessions
SoulCollage
Learn more about yourself, by creating a deck of collaged cards. With Karen Mann 9484 0870
Term: 4: 14 Oct, 11 Nov
Day & Time: Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $155/$120 conc (incl. 30mins FREE individual follow-up coaching)
Term: 4: 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 6 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
Day & Time: Sat 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $35/$25 conc
Life Drawing Workshop Sessions
With Liz Zanella 9481 1225. Draw professional life models in a small, untutored group . Easels & boards provided.
Term: 3: 4 July – 5 Sept
4: 12 Sept – 14 Nov
Day & Time: Mon 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: 10 weeks $120; $15 casual
Life Drawing – three short courses
With Liz Zanella 9481 1225 - Learn to draw the human form.
Beginners welcome. All materials provided.
Term: 3: 2 July – 6 Aug; 20 Aug - 24 Sept
4: 15 Oct – 19 Nov
Day & Time: Wed 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: 6 weeks $210/150conc; $35 casual – call a week ahead to book
Beanies!
Make your own using free-form crochet. Learn to crochet to your own design. Have fun using your imagination to make great beanies. With Antoinette Dennington
Term: 3: 14 Aug – 4 Sept
Day & Time: Tues 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Cost: $48 /$40conc
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Learn music @ Jika
See Music Dance & Theatre
Family Music & Dance
Music and dance for young children (0-3 years) & their parents. Please ring Ruth 9470 4363
Term: 3: 18 Jul- 19 Sept
4: 10 Oct – 12 Dec
Day & Time: Wed sessions at 9am, 10am & 11am
Playgroups
Join one of our existing playgroups or bring your group to meet at Jika. Phone us today 9284 5100
Term: 1 & 2
Day & Time: Various
Open Playgroup
Structured but informal play. Meet others with young children in our community. Facilitated by Sue Vlahos, Jika's Childcare Coordinator.
Term: 4: 9 Oct – 11 Dec
Day & Time: Tues 9.30-11.30am
Cost: $6/$5
Natural Parenting Playgroup
Parenting naturally - respecting our children & our Earth.
Judy 9489 9048
Term: 3 & 4
Day & Time: Wed 10am-12noon
Thu 10.30am-12.30pm
Steiner Playgroup
Guided sessions featuring singing, storytelling, creative play activities & craft Emilia 9482 5377
Term: 3 & 4
Day & Time: Wed 10am-12noon
Cost: $120/term; $15 casual.
Junior Song & Movement
A fun exploration of singing that makes kids want to dance! Movement, drama, singing in harmony, percussion theatrical presentation.
Term 3: 17 Jul - 18 Sept
4: 9 Oct—18 Dec
Day & Time: Tues 4 - 5pm.
Cost Bookings Essential. $19/ class.
Pay by term after 1st class.
JAAAM!: Jika All-Abilities Acrobatics & Music for teenagers.
See Music Dance & Theatre
Dance
See Music Dance & Theatre
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Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Computer classes
Our four-part course will get you started on the computer; take you through the basics of the internet, email & much more. Your confidence will grow till you feel comfortable shopping, making bookings & looking after your photos on the computer. Enrol in one or in all four: $70/55 for one part or $245/$199 if you enrol in all four.
1. Absolute beginners
Get started on the computer and learn the basics.
Term: 3: 31 July – 18 Sept
Day & Time: Tues 10.30-12.30
Term: 4: 15 Oct – 10 Dec
Day & Time: Mon 1-3pm
Cost: See above plus $ 20/15conc manual .
2. Office Tool Kit *
Build your word processing skills, an introduction to desktop publishing with Publisher, spreadsheets with Excel & PowerPoint presentations.
Term: 3: 3 Aug – 21 Sept
Day & Time: Fri 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: See above plus $ 20/15conc manual
Get on the Net ! *
Learn to use the Internet, create & use a free email account, & learn to ensure your computer is secure from viruses.
Term: 4: 16 Oct – 11 Dec
Day & Time: Tues 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: See above
Pictures, Sound & Travel *
Downloading from digital cameras & internet, burning to CD, sending photos by email; E-Bay & internet shopping, booking & making travel arrangements on-line.
Term: 3: 30 July – 17 Sept
Day & Time: Mon 1–3pm
Cost: See above
Term: 4: 19 Oct – 14 Dec
Day & Time: Fri 10.30-12.30
Cost: See above
* Must have done a beginners computer course
Bookkeeping Basics
Learn basic bookkeeping skills & concepts. For people with no bookkeeping experience to enable you to study MYOB or other computer accounting packages.
Term: 3: 1 Aug – 19 Sept
4: 17 Oct – 12 dec
Day & Time: Wed 7-9 pm.
Cost: $65/52 conc.
Mind Your Own Business (MYOB)
Learn to use this popular accounting package. Ideal for small business. Limited childcare available, bookings essential
Term: 3: 2 Aug – 20 Sept
4: 18 Oct – 6 Dec
Day & Time: Thurs 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: $80/$60 conc. + $40 manual.
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Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Hatha Yoga
With physiotherapist, Laurie Lacey.
Includes spinal care, deep relaxation, gentle stretching. Limited childcare available, but bookings essential
Term: 3: 19 July – 20 Sept
4: 11 Oct – 13 Dec
Day & Time: Thursdays 10.15-11.30am
Cost: $12/$10 conc.
Yoga after work
Relax and stretch-out after a long day at work.
Term: 3: 19 July – 20 Sept
4: 11 Oct – 13 Dec
Day & Time: Thursdays 7.00-8.15pm
Cost: $12/$10 conc.
Mum's Pilates
With Ange 0414 525 672. Stretch, strengthen your back, & improve your posture. All levels welcome
Term: 3: 19 Jul - 20 Sept
4: 11 Oct - 13 Dec
Day & Time: Thurs 8.30-9.30pm
Cost: 1 0 weeks $100
GOLD
For women over 45 who take a positive attitude to aging -enjoying themselves on social outings & meeting new friends. Ring Bev 9484 2811
Term: 1 & 2
Day & Time: Thurs 1.15, fortnightly
Cost: Gold coin donation
Laughter - the best medicine!
Enjoy a laugh with others in the Jika Jika Laughter Group.
Laughter leader 9499 7373
Term: 1 & 2
Day & Time: Wed 6.00pm
Cost: $2
Learn to ride your bike from scratch
Never ridden a bike before? Learn over 3 sessions .
Phone to make a booking 9482 5100
Come on - ride with us!
Meet at Jika Jika & have fun riding with Darebin Bicycle User Group. Louise 9484.3860 or Kathleen 9482.3276
darebinbug@yahoo.com.au www.darebinbug.org.au
Term 3 & 4
Day & time Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun.
Occasional social day & weekend rides.
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Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Culinary Classics
With great local cooks! Join our 7 week friendly informative cooking series. Learn or improve your skills and produce culinary classics! Learn to make risotto, sushi, chocolate cake, handmade pasta, sourdough bread, stir-frys and preserves. Phone or email for full program & costs
Term 4: 6 Oct - 17 Nov
Day & time Sat 2-4pm
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MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE
Jika Jika Community Centre
9482 5100
Learn music @ Jika Jika
1/2 hour individual lessons in keyboard, guitar, violin, double bass, electric guitar, or electric bass. All ages. Phone to arrange a lesson time
Term: 1& 2
Day & Time: Wed and Thu from 3.30pm
Contemporary Dance
With Dianne De Battista
9480 0120 0413 999 845
Diakosmos School of Contemporary Dance is unique, training young people in dance based on Martha Graham technique - described as the most structured dance style alongside traditional classical Ballet. Students will:
* Gain confidence
* Create & perform their own dance
* Use correct dance technique
* Enjoy dance & grow in a supportive, non-competitive environment
* Have fun
* No costume making
Phone Dianne for full program
Social Ballroom Dancing
With Nick Healy
Star at weddings and formal or informal events. Show your style at social nights, dance at home to your favourite music with your favourite partner. Exercise at whatever level suits you. Keep active and meet new people too!
Term: 4: 10 October
Day & Time: Wed 8.30-9.30pm
Cost: $12/$10 conc.
Women's Vocal Group
A chilled out singing group. World music, improvisation, groove tunes, pop & music theatre classics. Perform in community events and singing concerts. Beginners welcome! With Marita Bajurnow 0403 904 859
Term: 3: 18 Jul - 19 Sept
4: 10 Oct - 19 Dec
Day & Time: Wed 7.00-8.00pm
Cost: $17. Pay by half term ( $185 for 1st 5 weeks)
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Jika Jika Community Centre
Effective Parenting Workshops
With Angela Ditchmen 9497 8056; 0417 300 848
Practical workshops on for parents and carers of children.
Phone or email Angela or Jika Jika for full program details. Each workshop $30 per family
Positive Behavior Guidance – Practical steps to a happy family;
Tues 18 Sept, 7.30 – 9.30pm; or
Fri 21 Sept, 10.15-12.15; or
Fri 19 Oct, 10.15-12.15
School Readiness – How to decide?
Tues 4 Sept, 7.30 – 9.30pm; or
Tues 9 Oct, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Happy Children – Encouraging Healthy Self-esteem & Resilience
Tues 30 Oct, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Encouraging Literacy in Early Childhood
Thurs 11 Oct , 7.30 – 9.30pm
Positive Behavior Guidance – Practical steps to a happy family
Simple strategies to create calm, happy families, suitable for children and caregivers of all ages, areas may include sibling rivalry, social skills, aggression, sleeping eating and welcoming a new family member.
Tues 18 Sept, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Fri 21 Sept, 10.15am-12.15pm
Fri 19 Oct, 10.15am-12.15pm
Cost: $30/family
School Readiness – How to decide?
Identify the skills your child will need to make a successful transition to school. Provide practical strategies for facilitating these. Suitable for parents considering delaying school entry.
Term: 3: 4 Sept
4: 9 Oct
Day & Time: Tues, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Cost: $30/family
Happy Children – Encouraging healthy self esteem & Resilience
Identify the factors influencing self-confidence & resilience. Will give your practical long term strategies to help children overcome challenges, interact confidently and competently with peers, & face new challenges with confidence. Suitable for families of all age groups.
Term: 4: 30 Oct
Day & Time: Tues, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Cost: $30/family
Promoting Literacy in the home
Understand the literacy journey from infancy through to Kinder; help your child develop competent pre reading and writing skills through play. Suitable for families with children under five.
Term: 4: 11 Oct
Day & Time: Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Cost: $30/family
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Jika Jika Community Centre
Narcotics Anonymous
Support for those who want to stop using drugs.
Term: 3 & 4
Day & Time: Sun 6.30- 8pm
Al-Anon & Alateen Family Groups
For families and friends of alcoholics.
Term: 3 & 4
Day & Time: Tues 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: Donation
Greek Women's Group
Term: 3 & 4
Day & Time: Tues 12noon-2pm
Kleinfelter Support group
For information and meeting times Contact Kieran 0419 556 825 or Geoff 0419 574 984 |
