Thursday, 22 July 2021 to Thursday, 19 August 2021
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
Learn the basics of painting with oils or brush up your existing skills with a focus on still life painting. Here we will focus on a traditional approach to oil painting beginning with a tonal study and then glazing with colour. It will build your skills in composition, perception of tone and the use of colour. Material list available on enrolment.
The Garden Studio Highton (map supplied on booking).
Begin or add to a flock of birds for your garden. Using repurposed china, ceramics and glass create two little birds in matching or contrasting colours and patterns.
Birds are 14 cm in diameter.
All materials supplied. BYO china 'treasures' if you wish. Homemade cookies for afternoon tea.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
Strength Training is not just for bodybuilders! Regular strength training benefits people of all ages, particularly those with health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Research has shown that weekly strength training reduces the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, as well as assisting with weight loss, improving balance, improving bone health and reducing the natural loss of lean muscle that occurs with ageing.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
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.
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 to Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 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.
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 to Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Time:
10:45am - 11:45am
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 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.
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 to Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
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.
Thursday, 15 July 2021 to Thursday, 16 September 2021
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
Strength Training is not just for bodybuilders! Regular strength training benefits people of all ages, particularly those with health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Research has shown that weekly strength training reduces the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, as well as assisting with weight loss, improving balance, improving bone health and reducing the natural loss of lean muscle that occurs with ageing.
Thursday, 15 July 2021 to Thursday, 16 September 2021
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue:
ZOOM (a link will be sent via email).
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.
Thursday, 15 July 2021 to Thursday, 16 September 2021
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 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.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
Strength Training is not just for bodybuilders! Regular strength training benefits people of all ages, particularly those with health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Research has shown that weekly strength training reduces the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, as well as assisting with weight loss, improving balance, improving bone health and reducing the natural loss of lean muscle that occurs with ageing.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 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.
Thursday, 15 July 2021 to Thursday, 9 September 2021
Time:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue:
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
Come along to SING OUT SESSIONS 2021!
Everything from Irish folk, world music, to the Beatles or Paul Kelly. It is purely for the enjoyment of group singing. No experience necessary!
The Sing Out Sessions are led by Ceridwyn Gordon at the Geelong West Community Hub every second Thursday 7.30-p.m - 9.00 p.m. during school terms. Entry is $5, all welcome, just come along on the night.
The upcoming Monday dates are:
15 & 29 July
12 & 26 August
9 September
No booking required, just turn up.
An initiative by Sing Out Geelong Inc. for people wanting to sing a variety of songs in a fun and informal way with others.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House - 89 Autumn St, Geelong West
These dances started in Germany by the Wolfshager Hexenbrut Witches and have since been danced many times all over the world. We will be a part of a worldwide community joined in the fun of dance.
Dressing up is absolutely encouraged (this is half the fun) Bring out your inner Witch. We could even have a session on Broom making. If the group are so inclined, we are also happy to dance at some events if requested (no pressure).
Friday evenings starting 16 July 7.30pm – 8.30pm
email info@gwnh.org.au for further information.
