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Balwyn Community Centre

Locality: Surrey Hills, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9836 7942

Address: 412 Whitehorse Rd 3127 Surrey Hills, VIC, Australia

Website: http://balwyncc.org.au/

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24.01.2022 It’s not too late to sign up for our FREE Mask Making Workshop which will be held this week on Wednesday, September 17 at 11am-12pm. Masks are here to stay. So, make one you love to wear and that you want to show off! To sign up visit: https://bit.ly/2EjY43n. Participants will receive a print-off pattern and easy-to-follow instructions when they sign up. You can start sewing straight away and come with questions to the workshop. Or, you may wish to hold off and learn step-by-step with your instructor, Gill. The mask you will make features an outer, inner and a middle layer of fabric. It can be made from any fabric you like and is a comfortable, versatile design with adequate coverage of the nose and mouth. The online workshop will be held via Zoom. For more information visit: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/mask-making-workshop/.

24.01.2022 With restrictions easing, we are very excited to announce several upcoming workshops that will be held in the Centre! Numbers are capped at 10 and participants will be asked to follow our COVID-safe policies. Below is a list of our upcoming workshops and links to enrol online. If you would like to attend a workshop, please be quick to enrol as spots will fill up fast! Colour Mixing Masterclass Saturday, November 28 Enrol: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/colour-mixing-worksho...p/ Sri Lankan Cooking Workshop Tuesday, December 1 Enrol: https://balwyncc.org.au//online-sri-lankan-cooking-worksh/ Textile Jewellery Workshop Friday, December 4 Enrol: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/jewellery-making-workshop/ Half-Day Summer Yoga Retreat Sunday, November 29 Enrol: https://balwyncc.org.au//slow-flow-restorative-yoga-works/ FODMAP Friendly and Gluten Free Christmas Cooking Saturday December 5 Enrol: https://balwyncc.org.au//gluten-free-and-fodmap-friendly-/ All online classes that are currently running will remain online for Term 4 and all existing classes that did not run in Term 3 or Term 4 due to restrictions will resume in Term 1 next year, unless restrictions are reinstated. We are very happy and looking forward to being back with you at Balwyn Community Centre. If you have a question or are feeling unsure, please get in touch with reception.

23.01.2022 What a wonderful to day to be at the Centre! Inside in the aircon or out in the sun. We’re so happy to be back after the short break

23.01.2022 Students of Gordon's online Drawing class have produced some beautiful artwork throughout Terms 2 and 3. Each week Gordon films a video tutorial and his students share their work with him in a private Facebook group. Following Gordon's class curriculum, their work is nothing short of inspiring. Pictured is work by Mandy Raouzaios, Janet Devitre and Jenny Hoegh.

21.01.2022 Our first workshop at the Centre since the upgrade is on next weekend! Join artist and tutor, Carla Tucker for the Colour Mixing Masterclass. This workshop is designed to improve your colour mixing skills and will cover colour theory, technique and a simple 3-step approach to colour mixing. For more information and to enrol visit: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/colour-mixing-workshop/

21.01.2022 Funded taxi travel to vaccine appointments at vaccination centres will be available to anyone who receives a Government benefit through Centrelink (except the Family Tax Benefit). This is a trial service for both first and second dose appointments. People can access this service by calling the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

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20.01.2022 For the first week back, Gordon asked his students to draw their new classroom. We think they nailed it! It’s lovely to be back together

19.01.2022 A recipe for Lemon and Zucchini Cake from the February Balwyn Community Garden Newsletter. 1 cup caster sugar zest of 2 large lemons 1 cup vegetable oil ... 3 large eggs 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups finely grated zucchini 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Preheat oven to 180 C. Spray a 23x33 cm baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and lemon zest until the sugar is moistened and the zest is thoroughly incorporated. Add in vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until all of the ingredients are incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the zucchini. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely. In a medium bowl, prepare the glaze by mixing together the melted butter, icing sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake. Glaze will harden slightly.

19.01.2022 Sending virtual claps and a heartfelt thank you to our tutors Suzette, Carmela, Gordon, Carla, Catriona, Robin, Mitha and Carolyn. They have gone the extra mile and run their online classes from home in Term 3. Suzette’s at-home setup would rival Hollywood (see below) and we have met a few furry family members. It was a big ask for our tutors to teach from home and they did it without hesitation. Thank you! We look forward to continuing teaching online in Term 4.

18.01.2022 Last night we held our Annual General Meeting via Zoom. It was a lovely event where staff, members and the Board of Governance came together to reflect on the year. To conclude the 2020 AGM, we shared this video which highlights some special moments from the year.

17.01.2022 With lockdown extended, BCC have moved all eligible classes online. Members who chose not to move online but would like to, it's not too late to join. New members are also welcome to sign up to a yoga, meditation, exercise or language class. Email Alex for more information at [email protected].

17.01.2022 The Term 4 Boroondara Short Course Guide is now available. It lists the many online and in-person courses, workshops and meet-up groups at Neighbourhood Houses in Boroondara. To view the guide in full visit: https://bit.ly/3jeAdBL

13.01.2022 BCC Child Care is going from strength to strength and it is wonderful to see! There’s nothing better than the line to child care in the morning, with lots of happy parents and excited kids. Since restrictions eased, we have welcomed new families to the Centre and it has been lovely to get to know them. Gayle, Shini and Linda have been working hard and making the most of the new facilities. The kids are loving the sandpit, play equipment and outdoor race track. Thanks to all our child care families for sticking by us and returning when we reopened. We missed you and it is great to be back!

13.01.2022 Share the Dignity is experiencing a greater demand than ever before! Balwyn Community Centre is proud to be supporting Share the Dignity for the August Dignity Drive. When we return to the Centre, we are a registered collection point and have a collection bin set up in the foyer to collect period products and sanitary items that will be distributed to homeless women, and women in need throughout Australia. In the past, our members have been thoughtful and generous beyond expe...ctations with their donations. We hope that together, we can rally to give even more to such a wonderful Australian charity. For more information about Share the Dignity, you can visit the website: sharethedignity.org.au. When we return to the Centre, look out for the big pink donation box near reception and please share word of the August Dignity Drive with friends and family.

13.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended our 'Come and Try Week'. It was lovely to see everyone over the holidays and meet new faces. If you enjoyed the Come and Try class and would like to enrol for Term 4, please do so online via the Balwyn Community Centre website: https://balwyncc.org.au/. We will be finalising enrolments mid-week. If you have a question or need assistance, please get in touch.

11.01.2022 UPDATE ON BCC REOPENING At this point in time we are still unsure when we will be able to reopen for in-Centre classes and workshops. Deb, Andrea, and the BCC tutors are keeping a close eye on updates from Neighborhood Houses Victoria and the Victorian State Government as to when it will be safe for us to have people back in the Centre and in what capacity. What we are sure of is that all online classes that are currently running will remain online for Term 4, and we look f...orward to (hopefully) running various workshops in the Centre towards the end of Term. All existing classes that did not run in Term 3 or Term 4 due to restrictions will resume in Term 1 next year, unless restrictions are reinstated. Thanks to our members for sticking by us and showing up to class each week. It’s only up from here and we can’t wait to get back to the Centre!

08.01.2022 iPad for Beginners starts on Monday! This friendly 4-week course will give you the confidence to move beyond emailing and really learn how to use your iPad. For more information or to enrol visit: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/laptop-computer-skills/

07.01.2022 You are invited to attend the Balwyn Community Centre Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 27 at 7pm-7:45pm. The meeting will be held online and delivered via Zoom. To attend, please register your attendance via this link: https://bit.ly/2RIzEEb by Thursday 22 October 2020. We look forward to reflecting on our year at the Centre together.

06.01.2022 Last week was the last week of teaching for Term 3. We miss being at the Centre in-person with you, but look forward to staying in touch and delivering more online learning in Term 4. There is still time to sign up for a FREE online class during our 'Come and Try Week' in the second week of the school holidays and first week of Term 4. To view which classes will be running and at what time, or to sign up visit the Event Page: https://bit.ly/3hWgNQl

06.01.2022 Tennis court hire is now available at BCC! Grab a mate and have a hit this long weekend. Visit the BCC website to book the court and for more information. https://balwyncc.org.au/tennis/

04.01.2022 A research team from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation in Macquarie University are looking for insights from residents in Victoria into how COVID-19 is impacting their wellbeing. They are giving residents aged 55-years or over the chance to win an iPad when they complete a 15-minute survey, which can be found here: www.bit.ly/COV19Seniors. Your time and insight is appreciated. The survey closes on September 28, 2020.

03.01.2022 Great news! Balwyn Community Centre has been awarded a Small Community Grant from Boroondara City Council. The money will be used to purchase indoor table tennis tables and playing equipment. Lead by fitness instructors and friends of the Centre, Rob and Bill, we plan start a table tennis group named ‘Balwyn Batters’. The Balwyn Batters will meet regularly to have a hit using the new tables and equipment. Everyone will be welcome to join and play, regardless of your age or experience. A huge thank you to Robin Kenrick and director Deb for putting together the successful grant application. Stay tuned for further updates!

03.01.2022 Shini's Sri Lankan Cooking workshop is on this Friday evening, August 6 starting at 6pm-9pm. Learn step-by-step how to make various curries, coconut sambal and a side dish. Afterwards, sit down and enjoy a Sri Lankan feast! This is one of our most popular workshops at the Centre and there are a few spots available. To enrol, follow the link: https://balwyncc.org.au/course/sri-lankan-cooking-class/

02.01.2022 Join Carolyn for our first yoga workshop back at the Centre. The Summer Yoga Retreat is on this weekend, Sunday November 29. Over 3 hours you will reflect, move and discover practices to help balance our output with the upcoming social season and our input to look after our wellbeing. Please enrol by Wednesday 12pm. Enrol online:https://balwyncc.org.au//slow-flow-restorative-yoga-works/ To find out more about Carolyn and her teaching visit: https://openarmsyoga.com.au/index.html

01.01.2022 It is lovely to be back for the first week of online classes in Term 4! We are happy to have added a few new classes including Watercolour, French and an Italian Discussion Group. If you have forgotten to enrol or would like to enrol in a class for Term 4, there's still time. Visit our website and enrol online: https://balwyncc.org.au/