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Winter Edition, 2016 BEACHSIDE BALLROOM Dance Classes for all levels in Modern, New Vogue and Latin

MONDAYS 7pm Beginner’s Class 8:15pm Intermediate Class WEDNESDAYS 7.30pm Advanced Class THURSDAYS 10.30am Dancing for Parkinson’s (Senior Citz Hall) All Classes $10 per person Dance 4th Saturday of every month Wedding Prep and Private Lessons

TIA Hall - Price Street Torquay (air con) Enquiries: Pauline on 0407 685 413

We are so happy to be able to extend well-deserved congratulations to Vic and Chris Pittman-Jones for being the driving force behind the launch of a new and improved community room at the Salvation Army Torquay’s hall. The community room, at 35 Boston road, will be open 10am until 3pm, from Monday to Friday and will include a wonderful array of services and facilities for people in need. The community room now includes shower, laundry and kitchen facilities, computer and internet access, free meals and a lounge area where people will be able to relax in a warm, safe space. There will also be access to a housing support worker who can provide information and advice.

In recent years we have observed a sharp increase in the number of people in need of assistance in the local area. Unfortunately there have been few services to help them and Spring Creek Community House has liaised with various community groups in an attempt to provide assistance. Chris and Vic’s tireless efforts have meant that even though They have been in town for a relatively short time they have made a huge impact. They are definitely our new heros.

A Spring Creek Community House Initiative Working in Partnership with Barwon Health and Rotary Club Torquay

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Never mind wint er is coming, it’s here!!! And so am I! What went wrong ?

What can we do b ut enjoy ourselve s best we can and stay warm. That’ s something we ca n guarantee here the Community H at ouse whether you are learning, teaching, creatin g or sharing you can be warm and can share a laugh you .

There is lots on o ffer this term so sit back and read through Springbo ard and the prog ram as there are loads of opportun ities on offer loca lly right here on your doorstop. So many community groups and volunteers doing great things.

So rug up and com e on down.

Cheers, Laura

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Term 3 dates 2016

Jul. 11thsept. 16th Our activity program commences Monday July 11th.

Please enrol early as places can fill quickly

We thank our advertisers, supporters, our fantastic volunteers, the board, our committed staff and you, the Surf Coast Community. Thanks to the following organisations for your support: • Barwon Health • MatchWorks • Rotary Club of Torquay • Dept of Health and Human Services • Surf Coast Shire • Torquay Community Enterprse • Ryans IGA • Lions Club Torquay • Neighbourhood Houses Victoria • Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Houses • Surf Coast Network of Community Houses • Lodge of the Great Oean Road

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13th August, 2016 Published in June, 2016 For more info email springboard@ springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au

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Speaking of our wonderful volunteers, Lyn has been doing placement with us as part of her Community Service Diploma and we have been very lucky to have her.

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As part of her assessment Lyn took a look at our website and social media accounts to see how we could better communicate with you! So when you see future improvements coming up you’ll know who to thank!.

If you have some extra time we are looking for volunteers from 9am til 2pm to help in the office. The role involves taking phone calls, directing visitors and assisting with general inquiries.

If you are the active type we have an opportunity for you to exercise while volunteering. we need several walkers to help deliver Springboard.

The role requires about two hours a term in total.

Meet@ Spring Creek community House third Tuesday of the month 7pm-9pm ALL WELCOME

Jan Dick Artist in residence

Linda has been an integral part of the community house since she started volunteering with us last year. She’s been a joy to work with and has been in charge of keeping the community in formed of what’s going on around the house and around town through the Town by Town column.

If you’d like to help, please contact us on 5261 2583.

Pat McKenzie

Watercolours Thursdays

1pm- 3.30pm $20 membership/enrolment @ beginning of term $7 tutor fee per session.

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Little Bookworms

Proudly presented by Road to Reading

I have a calling.

It's an unknown premises, One filled with empty promises.

A wall or a few, A door (or maybe two).

With a high ceiling Whose paint is peeling, Revealing something more than a building.

That's waiting, Dreading, Being knocked down to nothing But a feeling.

Monday Class for PREPS! Time flies when you’re having fun!

Many of our little Road to Reading friends are halfway through their first year of school. We hope that they are enjoying Prep and have started to make progress with their reading. For some children, the beginning stages of learning to read is a difficult time and parents fear that their child ‘just isn’t picking it up.’ We often hear that parents are unsure of how to help and would love some assistance in giving their child a boost.

- Georgia Price, (age 14) Torquay Did you know we have a Book Club? The c l u b m e e t s m o n t h l y o n t h e T h i r d Tu e s d a y .

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Submissions

We’re looking for poetry, short stories and articles to include in Springboard.

To submit please email: springboard@springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au

Road to Reading is running a Prep class for children who are finding things a little tricky and would like to consolidate their early knowledge.

Maintaining a good sense of self-esteem is paramount to any learner and Road to Reading aims to build the confidence of all its students. The classes review letter/sound relationships, learn sight words and investigate different reading strategies. The children will have an opportunity to practice their letter formation and as always, there are lots of fun games, activities and stories.

Mondays 5.15pm – 6.15pm Torquay Uniting Church, 27 Anderson Street Places are limited – Bookings essential.

Road to Reading also runs pre-school classes Monday – Friday in Torquay and Grovedale and the FIRST CLASS IS FREE! You can enrol your child into a class now by calling 0402 284 224 or emailing the team at: info@roadtoreading.com.au www.roadtoreading.com.au

www.roadtoreading.com.au Ph. Kate Keogh 0402 284 224

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Thank you Max Here at the Community House we wanted to say a special thank you to Max Kitchen. We couldn't possibly let this edition of Springboard go to print without paying him homage.

Max was a much loved man in our community and there is no doubt he is being sorely missed by many. Much has been said about the many groups in Max’s busy schedule however many of you may not be aware of the level of Max’s involvement in THE GEELONG PHILATELIC SOCIETY Inc the early days of Spring Creek Community House and The Geelong Philatelic the contribution that he made. Our very first editions of ———————————Society inc Springboard were patiently cut and pasted by Max with welcomes all stamp collectors the help of Carmel Dunstan and Barbara White. Our first Welcomes all stamp logos, like many other groups around town, were created collectors Our program features displays, guest speakers,

by Max. He was also part of the team that put togethmembers sales sheets, competitions and more. er the fabulous book the Turn of the Tide, which if you Our program features displays, Monthly day and night meetings throughout the haven't read I am sure you find a copy in the Historical year exceptmembers January. guest speakers, sales Society's Library. sheets, competitions and more.

Monthly day and night meetings Evening meetings throughoutthe year 7.00 pmJanuary on the except 1st Saturday

Evening Meetings Virginia Todd Hall 7.00 pm on the 1st Saturday 9Virginia Clarence St Todd GeelongHall West 9 Clarence St Geelong West Day meetings

Day Meetings 3rd Mondayat at Belmont 1.00 pm1.00pm 3rd Monday Library Belmont Library Inquiries 0438 578 591 lock90@tpg.com.au

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Max was at the very first committee meeting I attended over 14 years ago and he served on that committee and the Springboard sub-committee for some years.

Max was part of the history here at the Community House and we believe he will be keeping a close eye on what happens here as well as all the other groups he belonged to around town and he will find a way to let us all know if we are not doing things right. He’ll be keeping a very close eye on his friends in the community kitchen and will make sure the new onion chopper is doing his job properly - I think a few tears have been shed into those onions.

Of course all his beloved Bootscooters, still so sad about heading into the hall, find strength when they think of his great sense of humour and talk of bronzing his boots and possibly his jeans!! (thumbs in the loops of course ) One thing’s for sure by the time they get to heaven Max may have finally gotten his music sorted and be ready to dance to Beautiful Boy and a fine dance it will be.

Whether it be his friends at the sailing club, Historical Society or his dear mates at the Men's Shed or here at the Community House and all the many other groups and people who were so important to him, he was dearly loved and respected by them all. It’s a testament to the person he was, that he welcomed, accepted and socialised with people from all walks of life regardless of age or gender and that was evident at his funeral. He was a special man and will be remembered as such.

Max made a huge contribution to our community and made it a better place to be.

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The History of our Beaches 5 JChris BarrI

environment. Crowds at the Easter contest were trampling the fragile cliffs, native trees and plants, and car parks were being expanded, more asphalt was introduced, rubbish disposal, problems with overnight campers and lack of toilets were further concerns.

We continue our journey learning about the beaches and breaks along the coast past Boobs.

Once you pass the fishermen’s steps at Boobs there is no access to the beach until you get to Bells Beach more than a kilometre away, so this stretch of beach is almost always quite deserted. The high golden cliffs are beautiful but with little sand and an unforgiving, rough shore-scape underfoot.

It’s not an easy stroll and not one taken very often. There is one small but stunning little cove worth a look on a low tide, but most people only catch a view of this part of our coast on the walking track above it.

Thanks to the hard working and dedicated members of SANE (Surfers Appreciating Natural environment) the vegetation along the cliff tops, once quite denuded, is now lush and very beautiful. SANE was formed by Charles Bartlett (Charles of the Sea) in 1988, to draw attention to the huge gulf that had opened up between community and the, then, Barrabool Shire about appropriate land management practice.

SANE has been working to restore the balance now for some 27 years .The once bare and eroding cliff tops are now abundant with planting of indigenous Coastal Moonah, Beard Heath, Tussock Grass, Seaberry, Saltbush and Cushion Bush amoung others and habitat has been restored for the threatened Rufous Bristlebird and swamp Antechinus. The sweeping heathlands make a spectacular entrance to Bells Beach especially in summer when the Moonahs are in bloom and the education programmes run by SANE have helped raise awareness of protecting this special place. Surfers, walkers, bike riders and local residents, indeed all, owe a debt of gratitude to the members of SANE, Surfrider Foundation and Rip Curl who keep a careful eye on all that happens in the area and work to maintain its beauty. It is worth taking a walk out along the coast on the Surf Coast walk to admire the spectacular ocean views and see the conservation work that SANE have overseen. You could even put your hand up to help at their next working bee.

The entrance to the world famous Bells Beach Surfing Recreation reserve is marked by the much photographed “concrete wave” and this reserve is unlike anywhere else in the world -the first surfing reserve ever created and the spiritual home of all our local surfers and a mecca for surfers worldwide. We will explore the beaches and breaks next time.

Ecological stewardship was largely unheard of back then and Charles was concerned about damage happening in the Bells Beach Surfing Recreational Reserve. The heavy-handed approach to provide access for people and car traffic caused a great deal of unnecessary damage to the natural

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Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees say:

Vegin’ out with Laura I’ve never shared this old family recipe; I must have been secretly guarding it.

Handed down from my Grandmother to my Mother and now in turn I have passed onto my Son and Daughter who has just shown her eldest son how to make this great old Scottish soup.

Potato and Carrot soup 4 juicy tomatoes (can is ok but fresh is better) 1 large brown onion Four medium to large potatoes Three carrots (organic is best ) Lots of cracked black pepper and little salt to taste Generous DOB of butter

As the government’s hard-line rhetoric and policies on asylum seekers ratcheted up, SCRAR members continued their campaign. The self-immolation and death of Omid, a 23-year-old Iranian refugee on Nauru in May, followed by the death of Rakib, a Bangladeshi man from a suspected heart attack, and other cases of medical neglect underlined the inadequacies of both Nauru and Manus Island detention.

That’s it!! * Don’t add anything believe me it will not be the same.

Get everything washed, chopped and ready to go. Heat your pot (I use a pressure cooker) add the butter and onions, stir till translucent, add tomatoes, stir briefly until they start to ooze a wee bit of juice and add potatoes and then carrots in that order, coat well in the juice of the butter and tomatoes before adding any water at all. If it starts to stick add no more than a quarter cup of water and that will get things going. Now the secret is in the ratio of potatoes and carrots. It should be one quarter more potatoes than carrots, if this is not the case add more spuds. Add pepper and salt. Once coated add water little by little and cook until soft. (You can always add more water however you cannot take it out ).

I sometimes mash a little with a potato masher but still leave some chunks. If too thick add a bit more water. The soup should have just a nice shimmer on top from the butter and all the flavours merge beautifully to create a warming winter soup. I guarantee a wee plate of this soup will be enjoyed by everyone.

SCRAR members have also been working to promote the showing of the documentary Chasing Asylum in Geelong on June 22nd. As well as an attempt to raise public awareness of “the mental, physical and fiscal consequences of Australia’s decision to lock away families in unsanitary conditions hidden from media scrutiny, destroying their lives under the pretext of saving them,” the film is also a fundraiser to support the interpreter service for the 300 Geelong refugees applying for TPV (Temporary Protection Visas). By the end of May the film had already sold out the smaller cinema and had been moved into a larger cinema.

A Solidarity Morning Tea on March 5th was attended by members from Bellarine for Refugees, members from Aireys Inlet, Winchelsea RAR and interested community members to find ways to co-operate more effectively. This collaboration was in evidence at #letthemstay demonstrations at The Great Ocean Road arch and at the Airey’s Inlet Lighthouse the following week.

Members also joined around 15,000 other supporters from all over Victoria for the Palm Sunday March in Melbourne on March 20th, where former refugee Mohammad Ali Baqiri who arrived in Australia as a child from Afghanistan without his parents, said “the government was acting without compassion or dignity towards people fleeing desperate situations.”

SCRAR meetings are now held at 10 am on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Torquay Bowling club. New members always welcome.

Enquiries: Laura 0421 809 104

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Health and Wellbeing Health Promotion Unit Barwon Health is committed to improving our community’s wellbeing through prevention and wellness services tailored to individual and local community needs. Working with community partners across the region, Barwon Health is focused on the health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community.

Services and programs across the organization engage in health promotion and prevention initiatives which enable people from our community to live healthier lives.

Barwon Health has a Health Promotion Unit which plays a central role in implementing and evaluating initiatives that enable individuals and communities to increase control over the things that determine their health.

The Unit’s work not only embraces actions directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of individuals, but also actions directed towards changing social and environmental conditions to alleviate their impact on populations.

(E.g. removing the sale of soft drinks from Barwon Health service locations) Partnerships are crucial to the Unit’s work. Not only does the Unit work with internal Barwon Health departments but also with relevant external organisations including: • Local community organisations • Workplaces • Health services • Early childhood and education settings The Unit’s work is varied, here’s a taste of just one of the initiatives the Unit is currently undertaking.

Reel Health International Short Film Festival The Reel Health International Short Film Festival was originally developed by Monash Health in 2013 to provide filmmakers and film goers a different avenue to explore, reflect and discuss genuine health issues and how they affect our communities.

It provides a platform to tell real stories of health through the engaging medium of film.

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In 2015 Barwon Health, in partnership with Monash Health, organised a local Barwon region tour of the Festival so that local communities had the opportunity to see and reflect on a selection of award winning short films. Over 500 people attended screenings last year with really positive feedback received from community members. Barwon Health is proud to announce that the Festival will return in 2016.

Barwon Health’s Health Promotion Unit has worked closely with Monash Health in order to showcase this year’s selection of twelve short films. A variety of themes will be explored in this year’s films including: life through the eyes of a group of young Vietnamese children, growing older and sense of purpose, impact of technology within our daily life, family relationships over the course of time, the difference between sanity and insanity and an individual’s

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Health and Wellbeing personal experience of disability (amongst others).

The films have the potential to inspire, touch and challenge audiences as well as provide a really unique opportunity to start conversations within local communities around health and wellbeing. Reel Health Film Festival Director, Jonathon Green, said the festival has redefined how people view health through the visual medium, and ignited passionate and meaningful conversations.

From a health promotion perspective, the Festival enables: • a better understanding of how arts / culture can be utilized as a vehicle for health literacy, education and discussion.

• interpretation of people’s personal stories of health and, in turn, the sharing of discoveries and learning about the experience of health.

• awareness-raising within communities about proactive approaches to positive health and wellbeing.

• health communication and education about the social determinants of health including gender, education, family life, early life and social exclusion.

Community Kitchen, with a focus on healthy eating and budgeting in the kitchen.

Nature play: • encouraging families and children’s centres to spend more time outside H2Only Schools: • reducing consumption of sweet drinks by creating school environments that are protected from the influence of marketing pressures.

Healthy eating @Barwon Health: • improving the food and drink choices available at Barwon Health sites for staff and visitors using our catering services, vending machines and on site cafeterias. You can now find foods and drinks labelled using a ‘traffic light’ system to help customers make the health choice that is ‘just right’ for them.

Contact us: For further information on any of these initiatives, please email the Health Promotion Unit at: healthpromotion@barwonhealth.org.au

• a simple medium for social connection whereby individuals, families, work colleagues can come together to converse, share experiences and explore alternatives.

• the building of the evidence base for arts-based health promotion and testing of health promotion initiatives.

• partnerships between area health services, local government, community agencies / groups and business and arts institution to engage with communities around health and wellbeing.

The films are followed by a guided discussion to allow participants to respond to what they have just seen. When participants leave the screening venues, they will also be encouraged to post a comment on the ‘graffiti board’ to let us know their thoughts.

The Festival runs from 4 – 29 August 2016. There will be 14 screenings throughout the region including: Geelong, Torquay, Winchelsea and Colac. Hope to see you there!

For information and bookings, visit: http://bit.ly/1TnasL9 What else is the Heath Promotion Unit working on?

Community Kitchens: • supporting organisations and individuals involved in running Community Kitchens • assisting organisations interested in setting up a

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Local Volunteer Roles on Facebook A new Facebook community is aiming to match local needs with local deeds across the Surf Coast.

Do Good Now Surf Coast is the place to find volunteer opportunities that match your availability, locality, interests and skills. You might be looking for a way to give back, something to bring the kids along to or a role to beef up your resume.

Whether it’s gardening, admin, working with kids or delivering meals, you are sure to find something that fits.

Find Do Good Now Surf Coast at https://www.facebook.com/ surfcoastdogoodnow/ and “Like” to receive info on new roles.

Or contact via tanya.hollis@gmail.com or phone 0401628599.

The page also profiles local volunteers at work across the community in the weekly Thursday Thank-you. Organisations seeking volunteers are invited to get in touch via the page or the contact details below to register available roles. Or if you know of volunteers doing great work, we’d love to hear about them, too.

Volunteering is a great way to meet other like-minded people in your community while contributing your time and skills.

It’s also proven to have strong positive effects on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the volunteer, making it a winning combination!

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Su r f Coast g i r l s a r e g o f or C e n t u ry

For former Olympic marathoner Kate Smyth, running just keeps getting better. And despite an eight year break from competition, the lure of the trails won’t die.

This September Smyth of Jan Juc will join training partner and friend Brianna Bateup, to tackle the Surf Coast Century 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in Anglesea. A first, and a lifelong goal.

Close to 1,000 runners will be part of the 2016 Surf Coast Century held on Saturday 3 September, starting and finishing at Anglesea, Victoria, in the famous Great Ocean Road region.

As well as attracting many of Australia’s best runners, the Surf Coast Century also has a great reputation as the ideal event for those tackling their first ultra marathon due to the accessible course, support services and easy logistics, and the incredible energy around the course from supporters, other runners and event officials.

Competitors can choose between 100km and 50km solo ultra marathons, and a 100km relay (team of 2 or 4). Kate and her friend and training partner Brianna Bateup, a personal trainer

at M & B Health & Fitness, will split the distance and run 50km each as a relay. “I’ve always wanted to do an ultra, just for the thrill of making it! And doing it in a team makes it even more motivating for me. Bri and I were chatting in the gym one day and realized we both had the same idea, and so we just agreed to do it together.” Kate said.

The Surf Coast Century is proudly presented by adventure sports event management company Rapid Ascent, in association with La Sportiva, Evo Sportswear, Percutane, Hammer Nutrition, Physio Health, Cycle Cover and the Surf Coast Shire, with charity partner One in Five.

One in Five is a voluntary organisation focussed on raising funds for medical research into mental illness. All funds raised by One in Five go to The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, the largest brain research group in the Southern Hemisphere.

To find out more, or to enter, head to surfcoastcentury.com. au

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Computer Tips & Tricks: email efficiencies I know you probably already use email, but like most people you also begrudge the time you spend managing your email, so here are 5 tips that will give you back tons of TIME. 1) Read each email once. deal with it, delete it or file it, but don’t read it a second time tomorrow if you don’t have to.

2) Process all unread messages.

Start with the oldest unread message, then once replied, filed or deleted, you will be given the next most recent email to read. This ensures that you don’t miss any.

3) Inbox maximum 6 messages.

Inbox is shorthand for unfinished business. So once you have dealt with the email it will be no-longer in this folder.

3) Archive emails.

Do this every year, with emails that are older than 12 months.

It doesn’t matter if it is a calendar or financial year, but this will keep your “Current Folders” data file down to a manageable size.

4) Clear Deleted folder regularly.

the internet is down. IMAP means you see all the mail on the server, and your device is continually synchronising with the server. You must have a good internet connection. Over time, quantity and total size of the mail will need to be managed with your provider. Both systems benefit greatly from deleting what you don’t need, and if it is JUNK, you instead need to BLOCK SENDER. Jonathan Harris, JNH Software P/L, 0417 33 66 21

Young wolves Tutoring The Young Wolves program is a free maths and literacy tutoring service for grade 5 and 6 children. Sessions are 40 minutes long and run between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Community House.

In term three, which begins on Monday, July 11th, there are some places available. For more information call the Community House between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday. If you would like to help with tutoring please give us a call on 5261 2583

5) To POP or to IMAP. Choose carefully between POP and IMAP, because they each have their strengths and weaknesses. POP means you have the mail on your computer, to backup and access even when

Town by Town (Echo)

Are you a member of a community group? Would you like to advertise your events for free?

Please submit typed articles to townbytown @springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au or leave information at Reception For deadline details see ‘Town by Town’ Torquay list in the Echo Whilst we make every effort to ensure all items are included in the Torquay entry, unfortunately we cannot be responsible for what the Echo includes.

A Celebration Day for Girls

For girls 10-12 years old with their mother or female carer

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For girls 10-12 years old with their mother or female carer

At the Celebration Day the girls experience positive menstrual education through lively discussion, fun activities, women’s stories & gentle celebration of puberty. It is a day shared between mothers & daughters to solidify your special connection.

Friday 16th & Sat 17th Sept 2016 Or… Friday 14th & Sat, 15th Oct 2016 Spring Creek Community House, Torquay

Justice of the Peace Signing Service

Every Friday 10am to 11am during school term.

At the house 14 Price St. Torquay 5261 2583

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Room Hire

Session times are: FRIDAY - 6pm - 8pm Mothers/female carers only SATURDAY: 10am - 1pm Daughters only 1pm - 4pm Daughters & Mother/carers together

Cost: $140 per mother & daughter duo Info & bookings: Michelle Buggy 0417 168 070

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available at the community house Reasonable rates!

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Rotary Club Torquay

Torquay Rotarians, family & friends have been working hard this year raising much needed funds for a number of projects.

Some examples are: The inaugural Book Fair held on Australia Day weekend- raised $6500 in support of Strive2Thrive. A program, which empowers men and women in the Geelong region to regain life after a cancer treatment.

Rotary President Amanda presented $1000 to the Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club to allow them to continue their marvellous work.

John McDonald coordinated a large team of Torquay Rotary members to assist the RSL with the ANZAC Dawn Service & the Gunfire breakfast.

A cheque for $6,000 from a donated raffle & donations for programs was presented to the RSL Torquay Sub Branch to assist with the costs of the Anzac Day Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast.

It is wonderful to see Mayor Rose Hodge and so many Torquay businesses behind Torquay Rotary in its efforts to be a Gift to the World Contact for Rotary Maggie Isom 0412713102 marg.isom@gmail.com

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Today’s Scouts 1st Torquay Scout Group, at Spring Creek Reserve, is the place to look if you’re interested in adventure and learning life skills. Our group is growing and always welcomes adults, boys and girls aged from 6 up, to get involved and join one of our sections: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, or the Scout Section.

Youth members develop leadership skills in small groups, challenge themselves with outdoor activities, and learn about local and global issues in a fun way. The scouting program helps kids develop resilience, self-reliance, initiative, responsibility and become valuable members of their community.

Scouting is about learning by experience and being prepared for new adventure!

Kids don’t have all the fun! Adults can join the team as trained Leaders and Adult Helpers (no uniform needed). All Leaders and regular helpers undergo a Police Clearance and Working With Children (WWC) Clearance. All leadership training is provided through Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT), a registered training organisation accredited to award Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Leadership.

Be Prepared...to help young people be their best!...to contribute to your community!...to rediscover Adventure!!

Joey Scouts(6&7) Wed 5pm-6pm Cub Scouts(8-11) Wed 6.30-8 Scout Section(11-15) Tues 6.30-8.30

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Are you trying to raise awareness of your work in the community?

Looking to grow your membership?

Springboard Community Groups page allows you to promote your group to approximately 6,000 households.

Contact us at springboard@spring creekcommunityhouse. org.au to get on the waiting list for a community column.

For more info go to www.joinscouts. com.au or call Desley McKnight 0411 986 779 or Liz Haines 0427 258 772 or dvriens@bigpond.com

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Office Hours: 9am-2pm Mon-Fri

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Torquay Tennis Club -

Anyone For Tennis?

Torquay Theatre Troupe’s recent production of All Things Considered by Ben Brown provided great thought-provoking comedy entertainment for local audiences. The cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed the intense rehearsal period under the expert direction of Michael Baker, with new cast members discovering (or re-discovering) the joy and excitement of being involved in the collaborative environment of creative theatre.

What you see on stage is the culmination of weeks of work, not only by the director and actors, but also by the committee and production crew. In other words, you do not have to be an actor to become part of the TTT family.

If you have an interest in theatre, some time on your hands, and a desire to be part of a dynamic community group why not get in touch. We are looking for people with basic administrative skills, set building skills, graphic design and computer skills. We also welcome people who are interested in taking on publicity tasks.

Of course, if you fancy directing or acting, we would love to hear from you too. Perhaps you have a favourite play you would like to see us perform. If so, let us know. We consider all suggestions.

Visit ttt.org.au or our facebook page to find out more about us or contact Maryanne on 5261 4479.

Monday Night Social (Men) Torquay Community Men’s Shed:

Contact: John Iguanati 0414 469 704

Helps you stay connected

Tuesday Midweek Ladies

Provides a safe & alcohol free space for men to meet, have a laugh, socialise, share and learn skills, create projects and be involved with the community We extend an invitation to come along to Torquay Community Men’s Shed have a free cuppa and see what we have for you. All are welcome - retired, retrenched, unemployed or just seeking company or mateship – the young and not so young.

Men come to the shed for different reasons; for something to do, to replace the camaraderie of the work place, to put something back into the community. Many are sent by their wives, but once there they find different reasons to stay.

Wednesday Cardio Tennis 7pm-8pm

Wednesday Life Activities

10am-11.30am Call: Kris Cuttiford 0425 791 979 or Daryl Mcilvena 0409 886 255

Friday Morning Social Hit Contact: Oona Wadling 5261 2426

Saturday Morning Jr Tennis Contact: Peter Hubacek 0428 399 973

Some come to sit and talk and laugh over a cuppa around our “Table of Knowledge”. For others the workshop is important, the hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Saturday Mixed Comp

We have a Cooking Group which has been very popular and we are looking to start a second group.

Contact: Sue Minter 0457 835 175

And, if you are new to Torquay it is a good way to become part of the local community.

Casual court hire $20 per session – key available at Bell Street Bakery, 15 Bell St Torquay

Phone our Secretary-Lauren Mobile 0498 972 862 Or Just Call In at the Rear of 18 Price Street (TOPS)

Coaching Available!

Open: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm Singing: Monday 1:30pm – 3pm

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Contact: Shelley Thompson 0407 307 189

Contact: Wayne Beale 5261 3392

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For more information please see our website: www.tennis.com.au/torquay

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Life Activities Club Surfcoast Inc. Become involved with the local community and share experiences with other like-minded people who have moved to the Surf Coast from all parts of Australia and overseas. Join our Life Activities Club Surf Coast Inc. and participate in a wide range of activities, including: • Tennis • Dining out • Movie group • “Knit & Natter” • Theatre and galleries • Resistance Training (Gym) • Tuesday walking • Thursday walking • “The Wanderers”

As well as the established activities mentioned above, we welcome suggestions from members for new/additional activities, particularly if they are prepared to convene the new group. Potential activities could include: • Shopping trips to Melbourne • Fishing, gardening, swimming • Cards, scrabble, mah-jong

For all enquiries or to apply for membership please contact: • Anne Georgiou, President, 0409 162 102 • Marjorie McKenzie, Secretary, 5264 8577 • Spring Creek Community House, 5261 2583 during office hours • Visit the website at http:// torquay.vic.au/community/ life-activities-club-surfcoast/

Office Hours: 9am-2pm Mon-Fri

Danawa gets back to its roots Community Garden Grows, and Grows!

Danawa Community Garden is growing … Growing silver beet, sweet potatoes, coriander and much much, more!

It is also growing in membership, currently with over 50 paid-up annual memberships, over half of which are members with garden plots at the garden.

Danawa members enjoy being able to share in the harvest after our ‘Pick’n’Plant’ day working bees that are on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday of the month. They also love being able to grow their own seedlings in the propagating facilities, having a lovely place to relax and being able to occasionally fire up the pizza oven with friends and family in the ‘Sharing Shed’.

It’s a great compliment that increasingly other community groups are partnering with Danawa on projects and events, such as SCEG, Surf Coast Shire, Karingal Disability Services and 1st Torquay Scouts. Kids Go Bush runs weekly Outdoor Playgroup sessions on Wednesday and Thursday mornings as an opportunity for kids under 5yo to connect with nature in a safe and fun format.

To ensure that Danawa continues to be a vital part of the community we recently held a ‘Danawa Dreaming’ planning day which will inspire us all into the future.

The next event is the Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday 25th June with lantern-making, bonfire, food and music. Richard Bennet will guide a meditation and speak about the personal experience of the 100 Dawns Fundraiser for BeyondBlue.

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Term 2 got off to a good start with 10 classes continuing from Term 1 and new classes entitled, Conversations in History, Yoga and Relaxation for Seniors, Mat Pilates and Supervised Bridge. Extra classes needed extra spaces and we’ve expanded successfully into the Salvation Army premises in Boston Rd. Professor George Hampel AM, QC presented “Courts and Lawyers - all you wanted to know and did not ask” in April for the first U3A Occasional Lecture for Term 2. Despite an intimidating CV, the Hon George Hampel demythologised some of the intricacies of the Law with a presentation full of anecdotes and an easy-going, conversational style. Because of the popularity of his lecture, we expect that he will return later in 2016 for follow-up tutorials.

Following developments for U3A in Anglesea, the second lecture for the term was held there on May 27th, where Andy Sheehan, an Australian Aid worker, spoke about “Aid Work in the Asia Pacific”, encompassing aspects of his life as a humanitarian and discussed some of the challenges given a reduced foreign aid budget.

Successful committee submissions recently received funding for Yoga/ Pilates mats and computer equipment including a colour printer enabling us to print brochures, publicity materials more cheaply than printing externally.

All course descriptions and class times are available online at www. u3asurfcoast.org.au. Enrol online or at Spring Creek Community House, 14 Price Street Torquay. New students enrolling as from July 1st will now pay a reduced fee of $30.

For more information go to danawa.org. au or email danawacommunitygarden@ gmail.com

Charmaine D’ Souza presenting a session of ‘Armchair Travel’

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Keeping Geelong and the Surf Coast on their Feet!

We specialise in: • Shin Splints • Knee Pain • Heel Pain • Achilles Tendonitis • Arch Pain • Burning or numbness in the feet or ankles • Flat Feet • Blisters • Footwear advice • Custom made Orthotics • Ingrown toenails • Callus & Corns Foot pain should not be a part of your daily life!

Our highly qualified Podiatrists specialise in biomechanics and can help you treat these conditions and many more.

No referral required to make an appointment HICAPS for on the spot claims with private health funds.

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courses and Activities for term 3

Community Kitchen Would you like to be part of a Community Kitchen?

A Community Kitchen is a group of people who come together on a regular basis to cook, socialise and enjoy good food. Each group decides how their kitchen will run, how often they will meet and what food they will prepare. We have a new community kitchen group starting on Tuesdays from 12th July, 10am-1pm and we are taking expressions of interest for new members. Contact Fiona on 5261 2583 for more information.

Intuitive Angel Drawing Workshop This beautiful drawing workshop will teach you how to easily connect to the archangels & receive your personal messages within your artwork. Each week will include: connect to & learn about a different archangel, card reading, meditation & intuitive drawing using soft pastels. A gentle, inspiring, exploratory class, all ages and abilities welcome. Frances is a qualified angel intuitive (trained by Doreen Virtue), art therapist, textile designer & passionate teacher.

Create Your Own Wearable Art Workshop Learn how to create inspiring wearable silk art over 4 weeks with our tutor Frances. A playful, exploratory workshop that involves basic designing & creating your own silk scarf as well as learning numerous silk painting & printing techniques. All ages and abilities welcome.

When: July 16, 23, 30 & August 6th 2016 Time: Saturday 2.30pm – 5pm Cost: $125 per person, materials included—minimum of 6 people Enrolments: Spring Creek Community House 5261 2583

English Conversation Classes Do you want to improve your English language skills? Is English your second language ? We are keen to set up an English conversation group and are seeking expressions of interest from participants and potential volunteer tutors to facilitate the group.

When: July 16, 23, 30 & August 6th 2016 Time: Saturday 11am – 1pm Cost: $120 per person, Materials included – minimum of x4 people Enrolments: Frances 0415 975 198

Vintage Fashion Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Interested in fashion, retro clothing, vintage styles and fabrics? This creative course is all about recycling clothing, accessories and fabrics from op shops, garage sales or the back of your wardrobe into original and unique garments. Research retro styles and make a stylish outfit from your own design and fabric.

Basic sewing skills required (machines supplied or BYO).

Thursdays and Fridays 9am-3pm

Starts 28th July

Enrol Today! Call 5255 4294 Enquire @ Spring Creek Community House14 Price Street Torquay

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When: Thursdays 9.30 am – 12.30 pm for 6 weeks, starting 4 August Where: Spring Creek Community House, Torquay Cost: $115 or $65 concession Bookings to courses@anglesea.org.au or call 52 632 116 (limited places available)

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Message of thanks from the Chairperson I wish to record a big thank you to a group of most generous anonymous donors from our community whose donation has enabled Spring Creek Community House to replace the outdated computers in the training room and main office.

It fills me with enormous pride to know that we have such wonderfully generous and community minded people amongst us who seek no recognition or reward for their altruism.

Does the idea of preparing your tax return make you break out in a cold sweat? If you have an annual income of $50,000 or less you are eligible for Tax Help.

Tax Help is a free service provided by the Australian Tax Office, returns are usually completed on the internet that day and a refund issued within two weeks.

Make an appointment at Spring Creek Community House from July 1st to file your tax return, apply for a refund of imputation of credits if you own shares or even just to seek advice! But be quick as this service is very popular and is only available until October 31st.

Within a few hours of the call going out I received word that we had the money. I was overwhelmed and couldn't wait to contact Laura and the Board with the good news.

We have also been fortunate to gain the generosity and knowledge of Howard Randall who has agreed to set up the new system. Thank you so much Howard.

Now we will be all be under the CLOUD and not in the clouds and hopefully it won't be over our heads.

Pamela Brewin

Please call 5261 2583 for more information or to make an appointment.

Affordable Counselling or Supervison Sessions Now available at Spring Creek Community House Wednesday and Friday mornings - 1 hour sessions

Are you needing to talk over any life issues such as: Relationships Personal esteem or goal setting Family

Work/retirement Grief and depresion Any life struggles

These sessions available with Jan Cheatley with 30 years experience in the counselling field speciallising in empowering people and encouraging a positive life experience.

Cost: $25 per hour

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