Classes and Workshops this Term

ART CLASSES
With Malcolm Calder
Tuesdays fortnightly
26 July, 9 August, 23 August, 6 September
1.30pm - 4.30pm
These classes are designed to get you going using water based paints. Classes are for both beginners and artists with experience, creating a cooperative and friendly studio environment. Malcolm is a botanist and botanical artist who had to learn to draw and to paint with water based paints. Please bring the following materials along to classes: Pencils-HB, 2B & 4B, Drawing paper-watercolour paper, preferably smooth 300g, Paint brushes - watercolour, round Nos 1, 4 & 9, Watercolour paints - artists quality
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $100 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 4 Class Code: AC

DABBLERS ART GROUP
Coordinated by Karen Fothergill
Tutor Robyn Henchel
Saturdays 2 July, 6 August, 3 September
10.00am - 12 noon
Dabblers is an art group for artists of any level of skill to gain experience with various art mediums. Our Artist in Residence, Robyn Henchel shares her vast knowledge of these mediums & art techniques in an informal friendly environment. Most materials provided, lists of any extra materials to bring along for each class provided by Karen.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $15 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 3 Class Codes: DAB

"FROM THE GARDEN" ART WORKSHOP
With Malcolm Calder
Saturday 13 August
10.00am - 1.00pm
In this workshop you will be inspired from the garden and will finish the workshop with a warm bowl of soup made with vegetables and herbs from Malcolm and Jane's garden. You will discover the beauty and flavour of vegetables and herbs. Malcolm is a botanist and botanical artist who had to learn to draw and to paint with water based paints. All materials provided - but don't let that stop you bringing along your own inspiration.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $25 members, $28 non-members
No. of sessions: 1 Class Code: AW

BOOKKEEPING - SOFTWARE BASICS
With John Birse
How to make your business more profitable using modern accounting software.
Tuesday 23 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm
This workshop will demonstrate how financial transactions recorded in manual systems can be made easier with computerised models that use desktop or cloud solutions. John will take you through the setup & explain how different programs (Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks Online & SAASU) handle this process. You will be shown how certain processes such as manual data entry, bulk payment of suppliers & reconciliation of bank accounts can be completed more efficiently using accounting software & how access & verification of transactions is improved with cloud solutions.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $30
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: BK

IPAD AND IPHONE
With Elissa Roper
Thursday 4 August
10.00am - 12 noon
Sick of asking other people to help with your iPad or iPhone? Got a niggling problem? All you need is to be shown the basics, have operations like taking and sending photos demonstrated and the opportunity to ask questions. In this workshop we will cover sharing and sending photos, App Store, Apple IDs, settings and more. It doesn't matter whether you a complete novice or just want to know that little bit more, this is the class for you! Please bring your own iPad and/or iPhone, not suitable for Samsung or Android users.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $20 members, $22 non-members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: II

IPAD AND IPHONE 2
With Elissa Roper
Thursday 18 August
10.00am - 12 noon
Keep unravelling the mysteries of the iPad and iPhone with this session 2 workshop, where again Elissa will teach you how to make the most out of the many features available. Elissa will introduce all the basics in a friendly, helpful environment and you can bring some more of your questions. Please bring your own iPad and/or iPhone, not suitable for Samsung or Android users.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $20 members, $22 non-members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: II2

OUR IPADDING ON GROUP
With Elissa Roper
Thursday 25 August
10.00am - 12 noon
This workshop is for participants who have attended our iPad workshops previously and would like to have fun learning more and sharing tips with others that they have discovered. Elissa will help with any questions you may have and/or revise any topic previously covered. Please bring your own iPad, not suitable for Android users.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $15 + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: IO

LADIES DAY IN THE KITCHEN
With Jill Bowen Hess
Thursday 11 August
9.30am - 12:00pm
Winter is here and it's time to warm our bodies with delicious food. Join Jill who will demonstrate various one pot hearty dishes using seasonal produce. Less dishes to wash too, what could be better!.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $25 members, $28 non members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: CJ

MEN IN THE KITCHEN
With Jill Bowen Hess
Monday 8 August
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Join Jill and some mates where Jill will demonstrate how to create comfort in a pot! One pot cooking, with big flavours for big appetites. All demonstrated dishes will include seasonal products to suit the budget.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $25 members, $28 non members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: MK

BUSHFOODS FOR GARDEN AND KITCHEN
With Claudia Green
Thursday 11 August
4.00pm - 5.30pm
Are you curious about native Australian food plants but don't know where to start? Discover what plants are edible, how to grow them, cook with them. Learn about the amazing nutritional properties and general health benefits now being discovered in our native food plants. This workshop will cover a brief history of indigenous plant use, the diversity of Australian food plants, how to incorporate bushfoods into your garden and how to use them in the kitchen.
With a Masters degree in horticulture as well as qualifications in garden design, permaculture, botany and teaching, Claudia is well equipped to help you find the right bushfood plants for your garden. As a designer she specialises in edible garden design and loves to integrate bushfoods and other rare edibles into her beautiful landscapes. You will be able to sample some dishes made with native flavours and take home recipes to get you started.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $28 members, $32 non members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: BF

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
With Denise Naffa
Wednesday 3 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wednesday 17 August
4.00pm - 6.00pm
Come along, have some fun and learn the age old art of 'Knitting'. Did you know the oldest knitted artifacts are socks from Egypt, dating from the 11th century? It is suggested that knitting is even older than the archeological record can prove https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_knitting
Once the basic techniques and skills are learnt, it is easy to begin to create your own items, such as scarfs, hats, beanies, toys and clothing items. It is great fun, therapeutic and easy to learn. Please bring with you a pair of knitting needles and a ball of 8 ply wool or oddments of about 8 ply.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $20 members, $22 non members (per class)
No. of Workshops: 2 Class Code: KN

LIGHT FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
With the Light Festival Committee
Saturday 30 July
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Once again an event to bring community together will be held on Saturday 20 August. In preparation for the event, a lantern (balls of light) making workshop will be held. Please join our workshop and create your very own lantern for this year's event. This year we will be using lace and wool to make our light creations, so start collecting and put your creative hats on ready for the workshop. Materials will be provided but please bring along any inspirational materials you may have for your lantern.
Location: Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: FREE
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: LF

QUILTING CLASSES
With Denise Naffa
Mondays fortnightly
18 July, 1, 15 & 29 August, 5 September
12.30pm - 3.00pm
Have you always had a dream to learn to quilt or maybe you have already started a project but need to learn further skills to complete. Join Denise who will share her quilting skills in these informal and fun fortnightly classes. All classes are suitable for the absolute beginner right through to sewing enthusiasts. You will learn various techniques including cutting your fabrics the correct way, pressing, trimming etc. Classes are formatted for you to work at your own pace. Denise has been sewing since a young child, has taught Dressmaking and other classes for the past 12 years & is an accomplished Seamstress who loves to share her skills. A list of requirements for the classes will be issued at time of booking. So come along, join the class and have some fun!
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $20 per class + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 5 Class Code: Q

BALLET FOR FUN
With Viv Rogis
Monday 8 August
4.00pm - 5.30pm
This class will introduce participants to the basics of ballet technique with a focus on fun and safe dance. Open to all age groups. Wear clothes that are easy to move in and not too baggy. If you have ballet shoes then bring them but if you don't, bare feet, jazz shoes or socks will be fine. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (1994), Viv also has a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Italian Language) 2006, and a Masters in Visual Culture Research from the Australian National University, 2011. Vivienne performs, teaches and choreographs for a variety of companies, artists and groups locally, nationally and internationally.
Location: Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $15 members, $18 non-members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: B

CENTRE GARDEN GROUP
Coordinated by Jeanette Cox-Gray
Fridays monthly
22 July, 19 August and 16 September
10.00am - 12 noon
Come together with Jeanette and other members of the Centre to share the love of gardening and revitalise our community garden. John Ferris owner of Edible Forest Gardens Nursery based in Wonga Park has been in horticulture since he was 15 and has kindly donated his time to guide us through the steps to create an edible forest garden in our own backyard. John's philosophy is to create beautiful gardens that can be not only enjoyed, but picked for your table and cooking pot. This is exactly the vision we have for OUR community garden! We held our first garden group meeting in September and left feeling excited and inspired about what we will be achieving in the future. The garden group will meet monthly for a couple of hours. If you would like to join the garden group please come along and be part of revolutionising our community garden. We have been successful in securing some funding to help start but for the first couple of gardening days will need members to BYO garden tools until we establish what tools we need and then purchase. BYO gardening gloves and hat too.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation to the Centre + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: GG

INTRODUCTION TO HOBBY BEEKEEPING
With Christos Tonovich
Saturday 3 September
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Bees are excellent pollinators spending most of their life is spent collecting pollen and most crops grown for their fruit, require pollination by insects. Christos the beekeeper has been a Hobbyist Beekeeper for 20 years, keeps approximately 40 beehives in and around the Yarra Valley and supplies honey to retail outlets in the local area. In this workshop, Christos will demonstrate and explain everything you need to know (no live bees) to start your beekeeping hobby. Christos will explain the best sites to place hives and will bring along un-assembled woodwork to demonstrate how to assemble a hive. A fun and informative workshop you cannot afford to miss if you are thinking about hobby beekeeping in your own backyard. Honey will also be available on the day to purchase.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $15 members, $18 non-members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: BH

MORE ABOUT CHICKENS
With Donna Racheal
Saturday 10 September
10.00am - 12 noon
Keeping chickens in the backyard has lots of benefits and done properly, will reward you and your garden in many ways for years to come.
This introductory workshop covers:
- Basic First Aid
- Growing and Using Herbs
- Poisonous Plants
- All about eggs
- Hatching and Rearing Chicks
- Dealing with Roosters
- Making your own Chook Food
Owner of PAW PRINTZ, Donna is passionate about the health & well-being of animals & breeds chickens that are also available for sale.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $30 members, $34 non-members
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: CH

DANCE - Nia TECHNIQUE
With Jacinta Birchall
Thursdays 14 July - 15 September
5.30pm - 6.30pm
A non-impact physical conditioning technique to help improve muscle tone & strength. The routine challenges balance, develops left/right brain co-ordination, enhances flexibility, strength, mobility & stability, promotes good posture & gives a great cardio workout. While challenging, the routine is designed to respect your body so you don't run risk of an exercise related injury. Jacinta will have you using your body the way it was designed to be used. Nia can be performed by all ages & abilities & is heaps of FUN!
Location: McCoombe Room, Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $120 + annual membership $8
No.of sessions: 10 Class Codes: NIA

HAVE FUN KEEPING FIT!
With Vicky Kamakaris
Thursdays 21 July - 15 September
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Living your best life is not determined by your age, your life circumstances and your shape or fitness level. It is the determination to prioritise yourself to achieve your personal goals says Vicky.
Vicky's classes will be FUN and every class will be different. Classes will include Boxing, Pilates, Yoga, Aerobics, Weight Training, Cardio and Step
Location:YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $126 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 9 Class Code: KF

MEDITATION
With Michelle Redman
Tuesdays 30 August - 13 September
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Join Michelle and learn some simple steps to create calmness and relaxation for your mind and body. Demystify meditation and understand what mindfulness is. Michelle will have you leaving each session more aware of your body & breath, clearer in your thoughts and connected to your feelings.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee:$36 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 3 Class Code: MMR

MENS FITNESS
With Vicky Kamakaris
Tuesdays 19 July - 13 September
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Join our Men's Fitness class and have a great exercise workout with some mates. Build muscle strength, improve balance and coordination, increase flexibility and increase circulation. Every class will be different, including Boxing, Weight Training, Cardio and Step. Fitness is Vicky's passion and she has been working in various gyms with circuit work and personal training for the last three years.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $126 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 9 Class Code: MF

PILATES
With Michelle Redman
Tuesdays 12 July - 13 September (excludes 9, 16, 23 August)
2.00pm - 3.00pm AND 3.10pm - 4.10pm
Fridays 15 July - 16 September (excludes 12, 19, 26 August)
9.30am - 10.30 am
Would you like to build core stability, abdominal and back strength? Increase flexibility, muscle power and help prevent osteoporosis? Michelle's weight training and Pilates exercise classes will do the trick. Weights and mats available for Tuesday classes at YGDLLC, please BYO for Friday class at the Hall.
Location: Tuesdays YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
       Fridays, McCoombe Room, Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Tues $84 + annual membership $8
     Fri $84 + annual membership $8
No.of sessions: 7, 7 & 7 Class Codes: PT1, PT3 or PF

PILATES - STRENGTH AND MOBILITY
With Allison Dickson
Wednesdays 13 July - 14 September (excl 20 July)
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Strength and mobility classes focus on using the bodies own resistance to achieve joint mobility and muscular balance. A great class for those that are familiar with basic pilates principles and who are looking for greater ease of movement and opportunity to strengthen key muscle groups for everyday functional activity.
Allison is certified in Stott Matwork and Reform Pilates with Merrithew Health and Fitness, a global leader in Pilates education. In addition she also holds a Certificate IV in Fitness and Allied Health Assistance. Well adept in helping clients with clinical movement based issues, improving fitness or simply encouraging them to live a healthy active lifestyle through movement, Allison's classes are challenging and rewarding. Weights and mats provided.
Location: YG&DL&LC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $126 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 9 Class Code: PSM

SEATED EXERCISE TO MUSIC
With Leah Marlowe and Sandy Clinton
Mondays 11 July - 12 September with Leah
10.15am - 11.15am
Fridays 15 July - 16 September with Sandy
10.15am - 11.15am
Ageless Grace® is a complete fitness and wellness program for the body and brain. Practiced whilst seated in a chair, it involves a variety of simple, joyful and creative movements - with music to lift the spirit, stimulate memory and engage the emotions. Suitable for adults of all ages and abilities, including pregnant women, those with injury/illness, chronic conditions or balance issues - and for those who are fit and healthy and want to stay that way. Come along and treat yourself to this fun and novel approach to wellness! Bookings essential.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation to the Centre would be appreciated + annual membership $8 *** see note
No.of sessions: 10 & 10 Class Codes: SFM or SFF
PLEASE NOTE - This free class is dependent on funding received from FRRR. If funding is not granted, this class will cost $100 for the term + annual membership $8

YOGA
With Dianna Tarr
Tuesdays 12 July - 13 September
10.00am - 11.30am
Thursdays 14 July - 15 September (excl 4/8 & 1/9)
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Dianna brings a wealth of knowledge to sharing the wonderful experience of Bhava yoga - feeling union. This unique style of yoga is hatha based, with a gentle yet powerful system of breath work, meditation and asana (postures). With a personal practice spanning almost 20 years and teaching for the last 8 years, Dianna integrates classes for all levels of fitness and capabilities.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Tues $140 + annual membership $8
     Thurs $112 + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 10 & 8 Class Codes: YT or YTH

FRENCH LESSONS
With Sylvie Polge
Wednesdays 13 July - 14 September (excl 27/7 & 3/8)
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Bonjour!
Do you want to take your basic spoken French to the next level? Learn how to adapt your French to different scenarios and more about French culture. Sylvie is passionate about sharing her love of France and the French language and has been delivering French lessons here in Australia for 20 years. Classes are suited to all levels of spoken French. At the end of this terms classes you will be speaking French with more confidence and style.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $128 + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 8 Class Code: FL

A FRENCH CONVERSATION OUTING
With Sylvie Polge
Friday 26 August
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Oh la! la!
Join Sylvie to practise the French language during this informal & fun social outing. As French will be the language spoken during the outing you will develop both your French speaking & listening skills. All food and beverage purchased will be the responsibility of each participant.
Location: Fermented Grape Wine Bar
Class Fee: $5 members, $8 non-members
Please register interest before the outing
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: FO

CARPENTRY SKILLS
With Stan Hardidge
Saturday 27 August
10.00am - 12 noon
Another great idea for the garden! In this workshop you will make a wagon wheel shaped garden bed ideal for succulents or herbs ready for spring planting. Stan from the Yarra Glen Men's Shed will share his passion of carpentry in this interactive workshop.
Location: Yarra Glen Men's Shed
Class Fee: $20 members, $20 members, $25 non- members Includes materials, BYO tools if you have them (hammer, drill), tools also available.
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: CS
We would like to thank the Yarra Glen Men's Shed for sharing their shed and tools with us for the delivery of this workshop.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR
With Angie MacMillan
Tuesdays 12 July - 13 September
4.00pm - 5.30pm
First Gig - Light Festival 20 August
The Yarra Glen Children's Choir aims to provide an opportunity for children aged 7 to 15 to develop vocal skills, self-esteem, confidence and social connection whilst having fun singing in a group.
Participants will engage in vocal exercises, rhythm games, singing in parts, basic music theory and a variety of songs from around the world.
During the last two decades Angie has taught instrumental voice and vocal ensemble in both secondary & primary schools as well as facilitating a variety of community music making groups that include the Aboriginal Children's Choir in Healesville, Panton Hill Youth Choir, Whittlesea Peoples Christmas Choir, Acapella singing groups & workshops through a number of community centres, local government events & Adult Learning Centres. Angie has facilitated music & singing sessions for Mothers and Babies groups & Mental Health support & recovery programs for both youth and adults. Angie has an Advanced Diploma in Jazz and Contemporary Music (NMIT) & a Graduate Diploma in Experimental & Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT).
The choir will work toward creating a small repertoire of songs to perform for family & friends, with possible involvement in local community events.
Location: McCoombe Room, Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation would be appreciated + annual membership (parent) $8 *** see note
No. of Workshops: 10 Class Code: KC
PLEASE NOTE - This free class is dependent on funding received from FRRR. If funding is not granted, this class will cost $100 for the term + annual membership $8

GUITAR, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE CLASSES
With Allan Gibson
Thursdays 14 July - 15 September
Half hour individual class delivered 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Learn to master the guitar, saxophone or flute.
Learning to play an instrument can be a challenge but with Allan's support and guidance you will soon be mastering it! Allan Gibson is an experienced guitar, saxophone and flute musician with 20 years eaching experience. Classes are available for children and/or adults with guitar, saxophone or flute skills ranging from beginners to intermediate level.
There is some flexibility with times so please call the office to discuss.
Location: YG&DL&LC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Individual 30 minute lesson: $35 per lesson + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 10 Class Code: G
For more information or for advice on instrument hire and purchase please call the Centre 9730 2887.

INFORMAL MUSICIAN GIG
Monday 18 July, 15 August, and 12 September
7.00pm - 9.00pm br> Do you have an interest and passion for music? Do you play a music instrument at home alone but would prefer to be playing with people with the same interest? Then this gig is for you!
Come along with your music instrument, sense of humour and enjoy a fun filled awesome night of jamming. For amateurs & wanna bees, everyone welcome.
Location: YG&DL&LC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation + annual membership $8
No. of Workshops: 3 Class Code: MG

INSTRUMENTAL STRING CLASSES
With Jane Coleman
Mondays 11 July - 29 August
Half hour individual class delivered 4.00pm - 7.30pm
Have you ever dreamed of learning to play the violin, viola or cello? Various sessions are available for children and/or adults, beginners to advanced, learning through Celtic and Classical music styles. Jane, a classically trained strings teacher, has had many years of wide musical experience as a professional violinist and teacher in Europe and Australia. Jane was awarded the Tamworth Golden Fiddle Award in 2006 in recognition of her teaching work in Alice Springs and now teaches in the Yarra Ranges area.
Location: YG&DL&LC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Individual 30 minute lesson: $35 per lesson + annual membership $8
No. of sessions: 8 Class Code: V
For more information or for advice on instrument hire and purchase please call the Centre 9730 2887.

I WANNA SING!
With Leah Marlowe
Wednesdays 13 July - 14 September
10.00am - 11.30 am
Have you always wanted to sing? Perhaps you have been saying to yourself, But I can't sing! Well guess what? You CAN.
This friendly and relaxed singing group consists of a diverse group of women and men united by one common desire: to experience the sheer joy of singing with like-minded people in a warm, nurturing space that is free of judgement. OPTIONAL - performances at local pre-schools, social/musical outings and singing gatherings with local singing groups, family and friends. Leah is an experienced teacher and singing leader who has helped many people 'find their voice' and reap the numerous health benefits of community singing - including reduced stress levels, an increase in 'feel good' endorphins and an immune system boost.
So come along-just listen if you prefer. Share a cuppa and a laugh - warm welcome guaranteed.
Location: YG&DL&LC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation would be appreciated + annual membership *** see note
No. of sessions: 10 Class Code: S
PLEASE NOTE - This free class is dependent on funding received from FRRR. If funding is not granted, this class will cost $70 for the term + annual membership $8

INDIAN NIGHT
At the Yarra Glen Pizza & Curry House
Tuesday 30 August
6:30pm - finish
Join us for an evening of superb Indian food indulgence with Gurpreet Singh Rai (Rai) & Sandy Kaur. Prior to joining the Curry House, Sandy held the position of Head Chef of The Rasoi in Mt Eliza and now lives locally & loves to interact with all the customers.
A great evening to network & socialise with family & friends in a casual friendly environment and relax with a bottle of wine. Don't miss out. Vegetarian dishes also available, please advise dietary requirements at time of booking. To access this special deal, please call YGDLLC to make your booking on 9730 2887
Location: Yarra Glen Pizza & Curry House
Class Fee: $30 members, $33 non members
Corkage: $3 corkage for BYO
No. of Workshops: 1 Class Code: IN

MEN'S GAMES FOR THE BRAIN BUSINESS
Coordinated by Stan Hardidge
Tuesdays fortnightly - 19 July, 2, 16 & 30 August, 6 September
10.00am - 1.00pm
Join Stan for an informal day of games for the brain. Cribbage, chess and more. This fortnightly social gathering is for men to come together for a chat, meet new people and to stimulate the brain cells.
So come along, bring your lunch and have some FUN! Coffee, tea and bickies provided.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation/day + annual membership $8

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Coordinated by Pat Neilsen
Mondays: 2nd & 4th each month
11.00am - 3.00pm
Bring your lunch and unfinished project and enjoy completing your task in a friendly, helpful environment away from the distractions of home. Everyone is welcome. Tea and coffee provided.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: $2.50/class + annual membership $8

WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL
Saturday 20 August
5.30pm start
The community is once again invited to help celebrate the Yarra Glen Winter Lights Festival 2016 by participating in this collaborative volunteer event which aims to foster town identity and celebrate our growing community. With the primary focus around a magical journey and lantern parade this year, we aim to encourage school children and community to the town centre of Yarra Glen in an event that is unique to our location and community. It is intended that this event will become an annual festival, being self-sufficient through local business support, crowd funding campaigns and philanthropic support.
The lantern parade will commence at 5.30pm in the Mackenzie Reserve, and will encourage the community into the township of Yarra Glen.
All lanterns will be made into a communal light tree, which will remain in the park for the night of the event.
For further information please refer to the website yarraglenwinterlights.com.au or email on info@yarraglenwinterlights.com.au You can also follow us on facebook YarraGlenWinterLights
We are looking for donations of wool and lace which can be left with our Reading Room Volunteers at the Memorial Hall or at the Yarra Glen Living & Learning Centre.
Location: YGDLLC, Yarra Glen
Class Fee: Gold coin donation/day + annual membership $8

STORYTIME AT THE YARRA GLEN COMMUNITY READING ROOM
With Ros Holz
Mondays 4 July, 1 August and 5 September
10.30am - 11.00am
Bring your child along to Storytime and enjoy the magic of stories. Reading to your child will encourage development of a lifelong love of reading and books. Ros will read a mixture of stories, rhymes and songs suitable for 0-6 year olds. Don't forget to bring along a cuddly toy.
Location: Yarra Glen Community Reading Room

Enrolment Options and Instructions:

• If you are already attending a class, please enrol at term end to hold your place and to avoid disappointment - some classes have a waiting list.
• You may enrol on Enrolment Day or by mail to reach the Centre by the first day of term.
• You may place enrolment forms and payment in the letterbox outside the office door or the internal letterbox next to the interconnecting door into the Tennis Club area.
• Class and membership fees must be paid before the commencement of class.
• Class fees MUST be paid to the Office not the class Tutor
• If a class you have enrolled in is cancelled you will be notified and refunded.
• No classes will be held on Code Red days & the Centre will be closed.