OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre Booklet, 2022 by ousaclubsandsocs

Clubs & Societies Centre Home of: Clubs and Societies, Recreation Programmes, Room Hire, $4 Lunch, Free Breakfast, + More #comeplayousa ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs

Nau mai haere mai Hello to fresh faces, and welcome back to our returnees as we start the 2022 university year. Affectionately known as “Clubs and Socs”, we’ve always been more than a place and space. Our building is iconic on Albany St, and we are proud to be an essential part of your OUSA family. Entwined within your community, we allow diverse groups of people to meet, connect, and build lasting friendships. For us, it’s always been an honour to facilitate those meaningful experiences and curate relationships through our offerings. Of late, however, we’ve reflected on our privilege to do so and the true impact of what we do. COVID and ongoing building construction have certainly thrown some spanners in the works. We’ve planned and unplanned, opened and re-opened, reinvented, re-envisioned and renewed. To our patrons and staff we give thanks for your resilience, patience and agility. This is a testament to the amazing people you are.

It’s with optimism then that we welcome in the new year, a year not as we would have imagined but one we will tackle together as we’ve done before. This booklet showcases all we have on offer, so take a read and sign on up. Please note the Covid page at the end, which will give some guidance in different settings as the months unfold. Keep joining clubs. Keep doing recreational activities. Keep visiting! Mostly, keep finding your next obsession. Stay well, stay safe and remember to look out for each other. Your Clubs and Socs Team #comeplayousa

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OUSA Clubs & Societies Centre 84 Albany Street, North Dunedin, 9016 Hours 9am – 10pm 7 days a week (semester time) Reduced hours through summer school, mid/semester breaks and public holidays

Contact 03 479 5960 clubsandsocs@ousa.org.nz ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs @ousaclubsandsocs #comeplayousa

What We Do...

Clubs and Societies Recreation Programme

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Clubs and Societies More info and sign ups at bit.ly/ousaclubs

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2022 Affiliated Clubs and Societies Afghan Students’ Association

Cancer Core Cantores Choir

African Students’ Association

Cat Rescue Dunedin Student Association

Animal Aquatic Plant Ecological Society

Chemistry Students’ Association

Anime Club

Dunedin Overseas Christian Fellowship

Archery Club Australasian Union of Jewish Students Bachelor of Health Sciences Society Biomedical Otago Pacific Students’ Association

Dunedin Seishinkan Dunedin Society of Aspiring Surgeons Effective Altruism Dunedin Generation Vote Geography & Environmental Management Society Otago Golden Z Club University of Otago

Hill City-University Athletic Club Inc

Otago Computer Science Society

Humanities Otago Pacific Students’ Association

Otago Cook Islands’ Student Association

Indian Students’ Association

Otago Dance Association

Indonesian Community Association

Otago Disabled Students’ Association

Institute of Religious Studies

Otago Fijian Students’ Association

ITF Taekwon-Do Muslim Students’ Association National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies Student Community Development Organization

Otago Filipino Students’ Association Otago Finance & Accounting Society Otago International Students’ Association

New Zealand Animal Law Association - University of Otago

Otago Malaysian Students’ Association

New Zealand Association of Pharmacy Students’ Otago

Otago Mathematics and Physics Students’ Association

New Zealand Dental Students’ Association

Otago Melanesian Islands Students’ Association

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate

Otago Neuroscience Students’ Association

Otago Arm Wrestling Club Otago Asian Law Students’ Association Otago Campus Badminton Club Otago Campus Christians

Otago Niuean Student Association Otago Pacific Island Commerce Students’ Association Otago Pacific Island Law Students’ Association

Otago Campus Greens Otago Peer Mediation Centre

Otago Photography Club Otago Postgraduate Association Otago Samoan Students’ Association

Otago University Chinese Students’ Association Otago University Debating Society Otago University Disc Golf Club

Otago Singapore Club Otago University Foosball Club Otago Student Spearfishing and Hunting Club

Otago University Handball Club

Otago Student Volunteer Army

Otago University Hockey Club

Otago Students’ Art Association

Otago University International Socialists Club

Otago Students’ Geological Society

Otago University Japanese Student Association

Otago Students’ Parents’ Club

Otago University Laser Tag Society

Otago Students’ Psychology Society Otago Tongan Students’ Association Otago University ACT on Campus Otago University Amnesty International Group Otago University Association Football Club Otago University Brewers Association Otago University Cambodian Club Otago University Cheerleading Club

Otago University Medical Students’ Association Otago University Mens Basketball Club Otago University Nutrition Association Otago University Omani Students’ Association Otago University Open Martial Gym Otago University Rowing Club Otago University Rugby Club Otago University Rugby League Club Incorporated

Otago University Snow Sports Club

Performing Arts Student Association

Otago University South African Students’ Association

Politics Students’ Association Role Playing Society

Otago University Squash Club Incorporated Otago University Swords Club Otago University Taiwanese Students’ Association Otago University Tea Enjoyment and Appreciation Society

Rotaract Club of Dunedin School of Arts Students’ Society Science at Otago Students’ Association Seafarers 7’s Rugby Club Shamanic Circle

Otago University Tennis Association Otago University Thai Students’ Association Otago University Tramping Club Otago University Ultimate Club Otago University Womens’ Basketball Club

Skateboarding Association Slow Food Youth Otago Society of Atheists, Rationalists and Skeptics Society of Otago University Law Students Southern Young Labour Southern Youth Choir

Otago University Young Nats OUSA Improvisational Theatre Club OUSA Sai Group Otago Vietnamese Students’ Association Pacific Island Health Professional Students’ Association

SPEX Society (Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences) Sri Lankan Students’ Association Student Christian Movement Student Life Students for Christ Students for Environmental Action

Students for Sensible Drug Policy Dunedin Students of ARISE Church The Otago University Canoe Club The Peace Club The University of Otago’s Commerce Students’ Association Thursdays in Black Otago UNICEF Students Otago UniQ University Albion Netball University Grange Cricket Club University of Otago Anthropology Society University of Otago Classical Society University of Otago Pacific Islands Students’ Association University of Otago, Postgraduate Association of Wellington UOC Climbing Club Varsity Christian Fellowship Water Polo Club Wildlife Hospital Students’ Association Young New Zealand First Otago

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Recreation Programme To sign up to a Recreation Course, go to bit.ly/ousacourses or head into the Clubs and Socs Building to sign up!

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Semester 1, 2022 Recreation Courses Arabic Language for Beginners Arabic is a language widely spoken across the Middle East and in Africa and around 260 million people use it as their first language. This course is ideal for those wanting to travel/work in Arabic speaking countries or those who just have a general interest in this deep and beautiful culture.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 6th April 5:30 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Room 2 Cost: $40

The course is taught by a native speaker giving the class absolute authenticity. Bachata for Beginners Bachata is a dance that originated from the Dominican Republic, and is danced with a partner. It is very easy to learn and is fun to dance. It is danced all over the world, in many different styles.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March Monday 4th April 8 - 9pm Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $41

Baking for Beginners Scones, muffins, cakes, cookies, breads…would you love to learn how to bake, and bake tasty treats? Learn about ingredients, measuring, oven temperatures, baking times and other baking techniques and be sure to bring a container to take home your baked goods!

Date & Time: Stream 1- Sunday 13th March Stream 2- Sunday 20th March Stream 3- Sunday 27th March Stream 4- Sunday 3rd April Stream 5- Sunday 10th April All streams run 2 - 3:30 pm Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $30

Bike Skills Learn how to understand the road as a cyclist in the city, in this course you have a theory session as well as one practical session on your bike with the instructor giving support as you become more confident cycling around town!

For all information: Refer to bit.ly/ousacourses

Blacksmithing for Beginners Learn the basics of blacksmithing in the historic Gasworks Museum forge. Choose one of two possible projects (decorative hook or fire poker) and take home a finished item which you have forged yourself.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Sunday 15th May 10:30am - 4pm

Boxing for Fitness Boxing as a fitness activity enables the average person to hone the same athletic skills as boxer, all without having to take a punch. If you’re hoping to get in great shape and improve your health this course would contribute well to your training regime.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 7th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 2nd June 5 - 6pm

Venue: Dunedin Gasworks Museum Cost: $172

Venue: OUSA Activities Hall Cost: $35

Bra Making for Beginners Learn how to create your own bra, our instructor will assist you through all the steps of creating your own beautiful bra. Lovely fabrics and designs are all provided, all that is required from you is a basic understanding of a sewing machine.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 28th March 5:30-7:30pm Venue: OUSA Activities Hall Cost: $196

Crochet for Beginners Learn the basics of Crochet, no experience required, come along and learn the stiches required to create your own crochet plushie or wash cloth to take home.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 7th April 5:30 - 6:30pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 2nd June 5:30 - 6:30pm Venue: OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: $70

Espresso Making for Beginners In this class you will learn about coffee heritage, learn how to use espresso hardware, lean how the process of coffee roasting and learn how to prepare and present coffee.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 16th March 4:30 - 6:30pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 18th May 5:30 - 6:30pm Venue: Common Ground Espresso Cost: $55

First Aid This course is brought to you in conjunction with Work Place First Aid, it will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence when providing first aid, you will learn the same priorities and approach to patient care that the professionals use, and how to carry out that care until they arrive.

Date & Time: Saturday 5th March Saturday 2nd April Saturday 30th April Saturday 21st May Saturday 18th June Venue: OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: For student, non-student, full, refresher courses pricing, please refer to: bit.ly/3o3BPTr

Flat Meals on a Budget Does your cooking knowledge only cover baked beans on toast and 2 minute noodles? OR are you trying to work out how to make delicious (nutritious) meals on a budget? Working in conjunction with the Department of Human Nutrition we are delivering sessions to help students broaden their repertoire of recipes with easy, cheap, accessible ideas!!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 24th March 5 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May 5 - 7pm

French Language for Beginners This course offers you the opportunity to learn the cultural and communication basics of the French language for study, work or travel. At the end of five weeks of fun conversations you will be able to introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or tickets, and ask for directions.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 5:30 - 6:30pm

French Language Continued This continuing French class will revise the basics, and go into more detailed grammar including verbs and tenses. There will be a strong focus on developing speaking and conversational skills for travel and beyond.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 5:30 - 6:30pm

Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $10

Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $35

Herbal Medicine This course will give you a good grasp on the art and science of herbal and traditional plant medicine. You will make several products throughout the course including teas, tinctures, elixirs, medicinal vinegars, oils, balms and more. You will learn how to identify wild medicinal plants, how to ethically and sustainable harvest medicinal plants, learn about the history of herbal medicine, learn about recent developments in plant medicine and how to incorporate plant medicine into your everyday life. You will make an elderberry immunity supporting syrup from wild foraged Elderberries, a Kawakawa and St John’s Wort balm and infused oil, herbal pesto’s from wild plants and a wild berry medicinal vinegar.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 4th April 5:30 - 6:30pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 5:30 - 6:30pm

Hip Hop for Beginners Hip Hop dance is a style of dance that evolved from Hip Hop culture. It’s a street dance style that originated in the Bronx, New York in the 70s and encompasses music, dance, fashion and culture. This course is suitable for absolute beginners who are interested in Hip Hop dancing.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 6th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Wednesday 4th May – Wednesday 1st June 5 - 6pm

Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $70

Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $30

Holistic Health Coaching This five-week courses introduces a range of practices to uplift your mental and physical well-being. From journaling and goal setting, to guided meditation, dynamic breath work, functional movement, stress management, nutrition and optional cold water immersion! This course will support you to get more focused, improve the quality of your sleep, manage stress, improve your performance, and help you feel better physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 5:30 - 6:30pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 5:30 - 6:30pm Venue: OUSA Room 4 Cost: $45

Indian Cooking This 5 week course, you will learn how to cook a range of delicious Indian meals, every meal will be vegetarian, authentic and tasty! This is an interactive workshop, so you’ll be able to get your hands deep in creating your dishes… as well as eating them too!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Sunday 13th March – Sunday 10th April 5 - 7pm

Introduction to Fermentation of Food and Drink As students you are probably quite familiar with fermented beverages, beer, wine, and spirits. Are you keen to learn about other forms of fermentation? Healthy forms of fermentation? Are you keen to learn about fun ways to improve the quality of the food you eat, to improve the functioning of your gut and increase of sense of wellbeing through the art of fermentation? Yes? This is the course for you! In this course you will make kombucha, sauerkraut, ginger beer, lacto fermented veggies, sourdough and more. You will learn the fundamentals of fermentation, the history and science of fermentation and how to make a range of fermented beverages and foods. It is a fun, practical course.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Sunday 7th March – Sunday 4th April 7 - 8pm OR Stream 2 Sunday 2nd May – Sunday 30th May 7 - 8pm

Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $75

Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $70

Italian Language for Beginners This course is very much designed to simply introduce people to Italian language and its wonderful rich culture. This course will suit those who are thinking of visiting Italy, or simply have a desire to learn more about Italian language and culture. You will learn how to introduce yourself, ask for directions, book a bus ticket, order your favourite Italian meal and many other basics to help you get around Italy! This course is for Beginners, no experience is required.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 6:30 - 7:30pm

Italian Language Continued This course is for anyone who has completed the Italian Language for Beginners course, or for someone who has some Italian speaking history

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 6:30 - 7:30pm

Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $35

Jujutsu In this course we will provide a brief introduction of the Seishinkan style of Jujutsu. The course covers basic approaches to self-defence and some of the core principles of aiki-jujustu such as wrist locks, strikes, kicks, and stance work. You will learn how to land safely if thrown, how to escape effectively from a grab, and how to use your body structure and that of your opponent to your advantage.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 6th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Wednesday 4th May – Wednesday 1st June 5 - 6pm Venue: OUSA Exercise Studio Cost: $35

No previous experience is required. Kick Boxing for Fitness Kickboxing for Fitness, takes the martial arts techniques of kickboxing and incorporates them into a high energy cardio work out, all without having to take a kick to the guts. Great for improving overall fitness and reducing stress.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 6 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Activities Hall Cost: $45

Kizomba Dance for Beginners Kizomba is an African dance characterized by close partner connection and smooth, grounded movement. The fundamental idea is two people moving as one. The word “kizomba” originates from kimbundu, an Angolan local language, which essentially means celebrating, partying, and getting together with friends. As this African based dance became more popular, kizomba started to appear in other countries around Africa and eventually made its way around the world. It also became influenced by other dance styles, and around the world styles known as Urban Kiz, and Kizomba Fusion are danced.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 8 - 9pm

Mandarin Language for Beginners This course offers you the opportunity to learn the cultural and communication basics of the mandarin language for study, work or travel. At the end of five weeks of fun conversations you will be able to introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or tickets, and ask for directions.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 4th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 5 - 6pm

Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $41

Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $35

Mandarin Language Continued This course is for anyone who has completed the Mandarin Language for Beginners course, or for someone who has some Mandarin speaking history.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 4th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 6 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $35

Mental Health First Aid Course This course is offered in conjunction with St Johns, the course will teach you the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to someone experiencing mental health concerns.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Saturday 5th March 9am - 5pm OR Stream 2 Sunday 6th March 9am - 5pm Venue: OUSA Room 3&4 Cost: $146

Middle Eastern Cooking Class Your facilitator is Middle Eastern-born so everything will be authentic and of course tasty! This is an interactive workshop so you’ll be able to get hands deep in creating your dishes. During our popular Middle Eastern cooking class, you will enjoy learning about the soft spices and fragrant aromas of the Middle East. You will learn new techniques and lots of recipes ranging from starters to mains, to sweets. This is a ONE-DAY workshop where you will learn to cook a 3-course meal at half the cost of going out for a 3 course meal!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 15th March 5 - 7:30pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 10th May 5 - 7:30pm OR Stream 3 Tuesday 24th May 5 - 7:30pm

My Artistic Self This course is an integration between creativity and wellbeing. While the course will emphasise the benefits of the creative process to health and wellbeing, this is not a formal arts therapy group or an art teaching session. The focus is on self-expression, experimentation, playfulness with the materials and the nurturing of individual ideas as they emerge. At each session you will be asked to respond to a theme with the use of art materials. The creative process is integrative: in which movement, sensing, thinking, feeling and symbolising are unified. Using this creative process students will learn to explore ideas and personal meanings and recognise self judgement which can stifle creative processes.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 6th April 5:15 - 7:15pm OR Stream 2 Wednesday 1st June 5:15 - 7:15pm

Venue: OUSA Kitchen Cost: $35

Venue: OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: $5

Pilates Pilates is an exercise programme based on the work of Joseph Pilates. It concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. ver the 10 week course, there will be a gradual progression of difficulty for all (tailored to your abilities). During this course, you will recreate your approach to exercise and reteach your body correct form and movement. This course is brought to you in association with the qualified team at Back In Motion Physiotherapy and Pilates.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 18th May 6:30 - 7:30pm

Pottery on the Wheel This five-week introductory course will cover a range of wheel throwing pottery skills where you learn how to build a variety of creations, under the expert tutelage of local Potter Riki Julin. During the course you will work clay, centre your project and make a basic small cylinder and how to make cups, saucers and bowls. You will get time to create, experiment and decorate and prepare your pieces for glazing.

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Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $110

Rainbow Self Defense A fun and supportive space for people of all genders under the rainbow to learn and practice simple techniques— mental, verbal and physical— for staying safe in a range of situations relevant to rainbow people’s lives including with people we know and strangers in public: assert boundaries with words, break out of holds, strike vulnerable parts of a larger attacker’s body, relationship safety, your rights, where to find support, how to support others and more!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Saturday 9th April 10am – 2pm

Restorative Gentle Yoga The aim of this class is to relax and recharge. It is a gentle practice, suitable for anybody, any ability! All welcome!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 7 - 8pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 7 - 8pm

Venue: OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: FREE

Venue: OUSA Jonesy Dance Studio Cost: $45

Russian Language for Beginners This is the perfect opportunity to experience and learn the basics of a unique language. Taught by a native speaker, you will learn introductory conversational Russian, alongside some exploration of the rich and deep Russian culture and history.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 7th April 5:30 - 7:30pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 2nd June 5:30 - 7:30pm Venue: OUSA Room 2 Cost: $48

Safe Talk This is a Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop led by the very experienced team from Life Matters. In this incredibly powerful interactive workshop, you will learn to recognise these invitations, or the signs of someone suffering, and the importance of talking directly to your friend. This is a great opportunity to learn invaluable skills that will help you to identify and support a potentially suicidal friend. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions they are inviting help to stay alive. Learn how to ask the right questions and how to listen with empathy, and take positive action by connecting them with lifesaving resources.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Saturday 30th April 11am - 3pm OR Stream 2 Saturday 28th May 11am - 3pm Venue: Stream 1 OUSA Otago Room Stream 2 OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: $27.50

Salsa for Beginners Salsa is an energetic, fun partner dance that originated in Cuba. It’s a great opportunity to keep fit and meet new friends! Learn to dance Salsa and enjoy the Salsa rhythm, a dance where you can go almost anywhere in the world and enjoy, with anyone, as Salsa is first and foremost a social dance. This introductory course covers basic salsa footwork and movement! Your own partner? Great if you’ve got one who’s keen, but definitely not essential. This is a fun, social dance to learn with friends, new and old.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 4th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 6 - 7pm

Salsa Continued This “continued” course builds on the basics you learnt in the beginner’s course. It will take your skill level, and love of Salsa, to the next level. Expand your knowledge of Salsa movement, and learn some more combinations to practice with your friends. This is a fun, social dance to learn with friends, new and old.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Monday 7th March – Monday 4th April 7 - 8pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 7 - 8pm

Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $41

Scottish Country Dancing for Beginners Scottish country dancing is a form of social dance, dancers trace patterns and sequences of figures which are set to jigs and reels which come from the Gaelic tradition of Highland Scotland. You will learn the basics of foot work and movements of the dance.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Friday 11th March – Friday 8th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Friday 6th May – Friday 3rd June 6 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $30

Women’s Self Defence A fun and supportive space for learning and practicing simple techniques—mental, verbal and physical—for staying safe and empowered in a wide range of situations relevant to women’s lives: from positive boundary setting in relationships to physically disabling a bigger, stronger attacker. The course also includes information about your rights, where to find support and how to support others. No experience needed. All women (16+), including trans gender/takatāpui, of all abilities and fitness levels warmly welcome.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Sunday 3rd April 10am - 4pm OR Stream 2 Monday 2nd May – Monday 30th May 5 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Evison Lounge Cost: FREE

Sewing for Beginners This is an introductory course to the basics of sewing on a domestic sewing machine. You will learn how to set up a machine, use different stitches and feet, basic care, maintenance and troubleshooting. Once the basics are mastered, you’ll get the opportunity to try out different seam types and simple construction to make your own simple project (such as a cushion or tote bag); or learn simple upcycling and customising tips for up-styling your wardrobe, like adjusting hems, taking in and letting out. This course will give you the confidence to use of the OUSA stock of sewing machines for your own, un-tutored projects. The possibilities of modern sewing are endless.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 17th March 5:30 - 7:30pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 24th March – Thursday 31st March 5:30 - 7:30pm OR Stream 3 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 12th May 5:30 - 7:30pm OR Stream 4 Thursday 19th May – Thursday 26th May 5:30 - 7:30pm Venue: OUSA Room 5 Cost: $48

Spanish Language for Beginners Spanish enjoys official language status in 21 countries across Europe, Africa and the Americas. It is the second most spoken language in the world so quite a handy one to know! Students will be able to use a range of everyday common phrases and expressions and will be able to introduce themselves to others, ask for directions, buy train tickets, order food and drinks and understand simple texts and signs. They will understand basic aspects of the society and culture in the Spanish-speaking countries.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 6th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Wednesday 4th May – Wednesday 1st June 5 - 6pm

Spanish Language Continued This course is for those who have completed our SpanishBeginners course OR have learnt basic Spanish elsewhere. By the end of this course you should feel comfortable travelling around Spanish speaking countries and be able to interact with native Spanish speakers in a range of predictable situations.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 4th May – Wednesday 1st June 6 - 7pm

Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $30

Japanese Swords for Beginners During this course, you will be introduced to the Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu style of Japanese Sword Fighting, a traditional style of Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu. The modern martial art of Kendo is based on this and similar traditional styles. Practice involves working through a series of forms (kata)- both solo and with a partner- using wooden swords and, at an advanced level, live blades.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Wednesday 9th March – Wednesday 6th April 5-6pm OR Stream 2 Wednesday 4th May – Wednesday 1st June 5-6pm

Tai Chi Tai Chi Zen is meditation in movement. By practicing it you can reach a state of calm that enhances focus and reduces anxiety while exploring the basics of stance and body balance. This course will guide you through the first section of gentle turning and stretching sequence of movements that comprise this practice.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 6 - 7pm

Venue: OUSA Activities Hall Cost: $35

Venue: OUSA Jonesy Dance Studio Cost: $25

Ukulele for Beginners Learn the basics of playing one of the most fun and simple stringed instruments, the Ukulele! This course caters for absolute musical beginners as well as those with some musical experience. You will be taught the basics of reading music, chords and a number of different songs.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 7th April 5 - 6pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 2nd June 5 - 6pm Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $43

Ukulele Continued This course is for those who have completed our beginners course OR those who have previous experience. You should be able to identify the components of a ukulele, play basic cords with reasonable proficiency, strum competently with a steady rhythm, read simple music chords and understand the basics of tablature. Over the duration of this course, you will cover alternative chord voicing’s, simple chord theory, transposing keys, more complex strums, jazz chords, reading chords, counting time and of course many new songs. You will get the most from this course if you already know the basic chords and can change easily from one chord to another.

Date & Time: Stream 1 Thursday 10th March – Thursday 7th April 6 - 7pm OR Stream 2 Thursday 5th May – Thursday 2nd June 6 - 7pm Venue: OUSA Otago Room Cost: $43

Yoga Yoga taught in these classes includes physical postures (asana), breathing exercises and relaxation which promotes vitality, stress relief, flexibility, increased strength and stamina, mental clarity and focus. The course tutor is trained in the Iyengar school of classical hatha-yoga and has a wealth of experience and knowledge concerning yogic practice, anatomy, Sanskrit and beyond. These yoga classes are suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to intermediate and more advanced participants.

Date & Time: Wednesday 12-1pm Friday 12-1pm

Zumba Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere that combines dance and fitness moves. Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines including Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco and Hip Hop. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms. At the end of it all, Zumba is a fun way to stay active and to tone and sculpt the body!

Date & Time: Stream 1 Tuesday 8th March – Tuesday 5th April 5:30 - 6:20pm OR Stream 2 Tuesday 3rd May – Tuesday 31st May 5:30 - 6:20pm

Venue: OUSA Activities Hall Cost: Students: $5 Non-Students: $10

Venue: OUSA Dance Studio Cost: $35

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Room Hire We have 17 rooms available to hire. Some small, some large, some multipurpose and some more specialized i.e. a sports hall, dance studios, a kitchen and lounge.

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Room bookings are generally free of charge for Otago University/Polytechnic students and staff (off-peak only) on presentation of a valid ID. This is on the pretence of personal use or in connection to affiliated club operations. These bookings are restricted to 1 booking, per day for up to 2 hours and can be booked up to two weeks in advance. *Additional conditions may apply to specific spaces. Regular bookings are reserved for OUSA affiliated Clubs and Societies and our Recreation Programme. There is a charge for nonstudents, commercial and noncommercial entities, including university departments. Charges also apply to students or staff who are “on-charging” in any capacity, e.g. tutoring, door fee, ticket sales or otherwise. We are non-forprofit with all charges going towards the significant costs of operating and maintaining our facility. More information and our full room booking policy can be found at bit.ly/ousaroombookings

$4 Lunch $4 Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12 – 2pm in the Evison Lounge (Floor 1 of Clubs & Socs).

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There is a set menu each day with popular side dishes available as add-ons. The current menu can be found at bit.ly/ousa4lunch. Payment is via cash direct or EFTPOS/CREDIT at reception. Takeaways are available via a BYO container, which is a great option if you’re in a hurry or want to double up for dinner.

Can you lend a helping hand? $4 Lunch is always on the lookout for volunteers and would love your support. Come talk to reception if you are interested.

Free Breakfast A special thanks to Harraway’s Oats and KiwiHarvest who contribute in-kind to the programme

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Free Breakfast runs each Wednesday over the academic year (minus mid-semester and semester breaks).

It’s a great way to fill your tum, meet new people and ease your way into the morning. Sessions run from 8:30am to 9:30am in our Evison Lounge (floor 1 of Clubs and Socs). On the menu we have freshly cooked porridge, hot drinks and toast. We do have limited capacity and budget, so attendance is limited to current University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic Students.

Can you lend a helping hand? Free Breakfast is always on the lookout for volunteers and would love your support. Come talk to reception if you’re interested.

+ More Clubs and Socs plays an intrinsic role in the life of our tertiary community. More than a place and space Clubs and Socs gives opportunity for diverse groups of people and groups to meet, connect and recreate. With that said, there is always something going on at Clubs and Socs. You can expect additional events and services outside of what’s been prescribed in this booklet. To see what’s going on in real time tune into our social channels, have a yarn with reception or check out our noticeboard in the foyer. @ousaclubsandsocs

Covid The OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre continues to follow government guidelines under the COVID Protection Framework. Compliance and the wellbeing of our staff and you, our patrons, remain a priority. For these reasons, entry into the Clubs and Societies Centre is conditional on wearing a mask, scanning in with the NZ Covid Tracer App and showing a valid vaccine pass. Please do not enter the building if you are unwell and keep your distance from others inside. Outside of these controls operations remain all but “normal” for levels green and orange. With red we endeavour to keep our doors open as long as possible, where it’s safe and feasible to do so. We will have a cap of 100 people in our facility which excludes staff. To manage this, we will close de-prioritised areas, set caps on available rooms and have designated times for designated services and groups. For more detailed and updated information head to bit.ly/clubsandsocsinfo

Construction We are upgrading, please bear with us! The OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre has forecasted significant interior and exterior works. These works prioritize customer safety and experience going forward. However while getting done, it’s expected there will be effects to our services, including access to spaces. Phase 1 of these works (about 10% of the project) is complete. Phase 2 is being re-assessed in light of NZ’s position with COVID. For the latest information on our construction works head to bit.ly/ousaconstruction

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