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Russia : History and Present

Friday 10-Aug-2018, 3:00pm

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Cost $70 or $60 for Members (incl. gst)
3 weeks
Session time 1 hr, 30 min
Venue SPLC Room 3
12 places remaining

This course explores the political, social and economic forces that shape present-day Russia. Each session will approach a specific contemporary issue through a historical perspective, providing insight into how Russia's past continues to weigh heavily on the present.

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Cooking

Winter Wellness Food Made Easy with Jessica Lowe

Thursday 23-Aug-2018, 10:00am

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Cost $90 or $80 for Members (incl. gst)
Single session
Session time 3 hr
Venue SPLC Kitchen Demo
12 places remaining

Learn about why keeping well is so important and the role food can play to keep us well over winter and Jessica's top picks for winter. The cooking will include the following: - Mini gut health talk about workshop on fermenting - How to make healthy low GI bread (related health benefits) - How to make my famous Spiced Carrot and Coconut soup (related health benefits) - How to fall in love with Kale! By making the best plant based balanced meal with all essential nutrients that actually has people asking for more kale. - How to make guilt free warming winter desserts- Chickpea Chocolate brownies with coconut chia pudding and raw refined sugar-free chocolate bark (Students will recieve lunch at the end of the workshop and nutritional advice)

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Language

Italian B1 (Intermediate)

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 9:30am

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Membership is required
Cost $125 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 3
12 places remaining

"This class is for people who have recently attended Italian Pre- Intermediate classes and already manage to use simple expressions and words to describe their needs, family members, current job, life condition, etc. Upon completion the students will be able to understand familiar topics on work, school, past time and will gain confidence in handling basic matters/situations whilst travelling in Italy. Students will learn to understand and describe the main points on topical subjects either of personal or professional interest in a clear and slow speech mode."

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Health and Wellness

Go with the Flow

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 9:30am

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Cost $105 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 1 hr
Venue SPLC Room 4
10 places remaining

Starting the morning with meditation is the most wonderful way to start your day with a healthy mind & body. Meditation brings us an inner peace to help us focus to be more in the present for our day activities. So join on this beautiful meditation experience and let go of everything. Being grounded gives us a clear direction in life.

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Arts and Creativity

Watercolour Beginners

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 10:00am

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Membership is required
Cost $125 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 2
8 places remaining

Simple activities are structured to gradually expand students repertoire of techniques and knowledge of how to manipulate watercolour paint. This includes colour mixing, brush control and planning a composition. Each lesson starts with a warmer and is followed by a main activity based around a theme. Themes include still life, floral and landscape subjects.

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Language

French for Travellers (with basic knowledge)

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 10:00am

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Membership is required
Cost $120 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 5
12 places remaining

This class is for students who have studied French at an Intermediate level and also students who have more than a basic knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary. A French/English dictionary will be needed.

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Arts and Creativity

Crochet Intermediate

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 10:30am

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Membership is required
Cost $85 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 1
7 places remaining

This class is intended for those who have already completed ongoing classes at SPLC. Challenge yourself with more advanced stitches and techniques while making your chosen projects.

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Language

Italian Conversation (Monday)

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 11:30am

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Membership is required
Cost $55 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 1 hr
Venue SPLC Room 3
12 places remaining

These classes are intended for those of you who have already studied Italian in the past and who wish to continue to practise and improve your acquired Italian language skills. Based mainly on preparation for discussion, a wide variety of topics will be included. Participants will help each other and some grammatical areas may be examined from time to time. Those interested in keeping their knowledge alive are most welcome.

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Arts and Creativity

Water Colours Ongoing + Beginners

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 1:00pm

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Membership is required
Cost $125 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 2
8 places remaining

Students will be encouraged to expand their repertoire of skills and techniques. This includes colour mixing, brush control, wet in wet painting and planning a successful composition. Each lesson starts with a warmer and is followed by a main activity. Students can follow their own choice of subject matter, or create an individual interpretation of the theme the teacher introduces with a demonstration at the start of class. Students are encouraged to paint from real objects and personal photos, but also have the option of using the teachers resources. This course is for both beginning and intermediate students. The beginning students will be recommended simpler excersizes than the more experienced students.

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Language

Italian A2 (Pre-Intermediate)

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 1:00pm

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Membership is required
Cost $125 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 3
12 places remaining

"This class is for prospective students who have recently attended Italian Beginners classes and who are already able to understand simple words, verbs and easy sentences and manage to reply to simple questions within familiar contexts. At the end of this course the students will be able to read short and simple texts and seek for specific and predictable information on material for daily use (ads, programmes, menus, timetables). Every session will include grammar, vocabulary and targeted exercise to ensure understanding and learning scaffolding. Part of the course will also be dedicated to Italian culture and society using audio-visual material. This is a useful course for everyone who wants to improve their Italian language regardless of their needs."

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Club Activities

Cryptic Crosswords Club

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 1:00pm

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Membership is required
Cost $50 (incl. gst)
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 4
12 places remaining

Cryptic crosswords are crossword puzzles in which each clue is a word puzzle in and of itself. Cryptic crosswords are particularly popular in the United Kingdom where they originated. If you enjoy Cryptic Crosswords and are you looking to extend your knowledge by practicing how to do them then come along to this club. Remember research has shown that by keeping the brain active it will remain healthier, delay any early signs of memory loss and help prevent Alzheimers.

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Club Activities

Yarn Craft Club

Monday 23-Jul-2018, 1:00pm

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Membership is required
Cost $45 (incl. gst)
9 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue SPLC Room 1
10 places remaining

Do you knit or crochet? Why not join us for a chat and some quality time with your needles or hooks and, of course, your yarn. This group is for those who can already knit or crochet and would like to relax and create with other yarn crafters.

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