Current Activities | Geelong West Neighbourhood House

Notice of AGM

The Committee of Management will be holding its Annual General Meeting.

Date: 2nd December 2020
Place: 89 Autumn St Geelong West
Time: 6.30PM for a 7PM start

Please email info@gwnh.org.au if you wish to attend RSVP 27 November 2020

COVID–19 UPDATE - TERM 4 Program

We have recently lifted some of our restrictions following the State Government’s protocols. We hope to return to our normal programs and some new and exciting classes in the new year.

In the meanwhile, we have some limited vacancies in some regular classes until we close on December 18th. Please email info@gwnh.org.au for further details.

Creative Arts

Art Classes - Getting Started in Watercolour

Dates:

Friday, 17 July 2020 to Friday, 14 August 2020

Time:

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Venue:

Geelong West Community Hub

In this class you will learn what materials are required and what techniques are used in watercolour painting. Join others at the same level in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. No previous experience required.

Suitable for beginners or as a refresher to get yourself painting again.

Some paint available or BYO tube colours only. Basic Supplies list available on enrolment.

Materials : $25 (includes paper and brush)

Tutor:

FelicityK

Cost:

$80 + $25 Materials

Cancelled

We apologise that this activity has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Art Classes – Pen & Wash

Dates:

Friday, 21 August 2020 to Friday, 18 September 2020

Time:

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Venue:

Geelong West Community Hub

Combining flat watercolour washes and ink pen drawing, this class will explore techniques and give you time to complete an artwork of your own subject choice.

Designed for those with some previous beginner watercolour skills.
Basic Supplies list available on enrolment.

Materials: $25 (includes paper and ink pen)

Tutor:

FelicityK

Cost:

$80 + $25 Materials

Cancelled

We apologise that this activity has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Health & Wellbeing

Pilates Classes

Dates:

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 to Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Time:

9:30am - 10:30am

Venue:

Geelong West Community Hub - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West

Come and join to learn the secret of a beautiful and healthy body.

Our Pilates class will give you a full body workout performed on a mat, realigning, strengthening and improving your balance.

Improve your posture, flexibility and balance, reduce neck and back discomfort, build bone and muscle strength, firm up your tummy and butt, and reduce stress in a relaxed and supportive environment.

BYO yoga mat and water bottle.

Tutor:

Lila Smyth

Cost:

$100 per term or $12 per week

Cancelled

We apologise that this activity has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Yoga Classes

Dates:

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 to Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Time:

10:45am - 11:45am

Venue:

Geelong West Community Hub - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West

Join us in a non-competitive friendly environment for a traditional Hatha style Yoga class suitable for all levels - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners.

Alita will lead you through breathing techniques, gentle stretching and rotations of joints to release tension through the body and mind, plus energizing strengthening and balancing sequences to keep the body and mind sharp, healthy and harmonized. Class concludes with a guided relaxation to restore and rejuvenate.

If you can breathe, you can do Yoga!
BYO water bottle, Yoga mat & blanket.

Tutor:

Alita

Cost:

$100 per term or $12 per week

Cancelled

We apologise that this activity has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Qigong Classes

Dates:

Thursday, 16 July 2020 to Thursday, 17 September 2020

Time:

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Venue:

Qigong classes available through Zoom.

Qigong is an integrated body-mind health practice originating from China encompassing physical postures and stretching, repeated flowing body movement, breathing techniques and focused intention.

The movements are easy to learn and accessible to everyone, require no equipment and are modified in case of injury/illness.

Learn more about Qigong here.

Tutor:

Paul Burns

Cost:

$12 per week

Enrol here

Mindfulness Meditation Day Sessions

Dates:

Monday, 3 August 2020 to Monday, 5 October 2020

Time:

1.00pm - 2.00pm (Except public holidays)

Venue:

Recorded classes will be sent to you.

Looking for a way to create a more balanced life and improve your wellbeing?

Come join our mindfulness class and switch off from the demands of life and experience simply being. Together we gradually unwind and give our bodies and minds the chance to rejuvenate and replenish.

Proved benefits of regular mindfulness/meditation practice include better intra and inter personal relationship, decreased stress levels, better concentration and mental clarity, improved emotional awareness, weight and blood pressure regulation.

No experience required.

Venue: Recorded classes will be sent to you.

Tutor:

Linda de Marco

Cost:

$12 per week

Enrol here