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Health and Wellness

Light Zumba (HW16)

Friday, 24-Sep-2021

Open

Cost $25, $15 for Members (includes GST)
Date Friday 24-Sep-2021
Single session
Time 11:30am (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Moving your body to the hypnotic rhythm of Brazilian Samba, can transform your life! Whether you are 18 or 80, Samba dancing offers you physical, mental and emotional benefits. Samba works your body to activate and condition all muscles. This type of movement improves strength, balance and coordination. The steady rhythms motivate you to perform the different moves and gain a great cardio workout, without it feeling too strenuous. As the Samba class focuses on learning dance steps, it can improve your cognitive performance. The added benefit of "escaping" and "letting loose" helps emotional health by reducing stress and lifting mood. By the end of the class you will have learnt a dance sequence leaving you with a sense of achievement and boosted self-esteem.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Free The Bears (T31)

Tuesday, 28-Sep-2021

Open

Cost $20, $15 for Members (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 28-Sep-2021
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Meet the rescued bears of South-East Asia. Visit them in their sanctuaries; the largest one in Cambodia, and a further two in Laos and Vietnam. Who are those dedicated rescuers and educators who are changing the fate of Moon bears and Sun bears and Sloth bears in this region? Find out what the dedicated "Free the Bears" organisation is doing in regards to conservation, rehabilitation and education. Karen Slater will take you on a discovery of those exotic countries, those lovable animals and the resolve of the rescuers.

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Club Activities

Mahjong Monday Club - Western (CA27)

Monday, 4-Oct-2021

Open (3 remaining places)

Membership is required

Cost $60 (includes GST)
Date Monday 4-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 10:30am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
3 places remaining (Open)

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This friendly group is for those with some experience who wish keep improving their skills and play this fascinating and ancient game. So come along and get those brain cells working. Notes and sets are provided, but please bring along your own if you wish.

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Arts and Creativity

Paint with Pastels: Shades of Blue (AC33)

Friday, 8-Oct-2021

Open (3 remaining places)

Membership is required

Cost $190 (includes GST)
Date Friday 8-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 9:00am (2 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 2
3 places remaining (Open)

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The sky, the sea, the lake, the river, the clouds. Learn the lovely medium of soft pastels, under the guidance of Western Australian pastel artist Fiona Buchanan. This is truly learning to 'Paint' with pastels. Using pastel pencils and soft pastels on sanded paper, learn to express your love of Australia. Build on your current pastel skills or start from scratch in this interactive and supportive class. A materials list will be supplied with your receipt. No class on November 19.

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Arts and Creativity

Paint with Pastels: Shades of Red (AC34)

Friday, 8-Oct-2021

Open (1 remaining place)

Membership is required

Cost $190 (includes GST)
Date Friday 8-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 12:00pm (2 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 2
1 place remaining (Open)

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Up North, Down South. Look at Western Australia through the eyes of an artist. Yours. Rugged landscapes, beautiful scenery, wild waterfalls. Learn the lovely medium of soft pastels, under the guidance of Western Australian pastel artist Fiona Buchanan. Beginners and those with experience welcome to this supportive class. Learn to 'paint' with pastels using soft pastels and pastel pencils, on sanded paper. A materials list will be supplied with your receipt. Artwork by Gayle Mainstone.

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Arts and Creativity

Christmas Lettering and Calligraphy (AC69)

Wednesday, 13-Oct-2021

Open (2 remaining places)

Cost $210, $190 for Members (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 13-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 9:30am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 1
2 places remaining (Open)

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Learn the art of Hand Lettering and Calligraphy so you make your own personalised Christmas cards!!! Tania is an ink artist who loves to share the joy of inky fun with beginners. She will walk you through fun exercises and easy to use templates teaching you how to use fountain pen and ink. After you have mastered lettering basics then learn how to illuminate letters with gold pen and ink onto your personalized greeting cards. Add flourishes and swirls to add that festive touch! All materials provided and beginners welcome!

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Language

Spanish A1 Beginners (L21)

Monday, 18-Oct-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $160 (includes GST)
Date Monday 18-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 4:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 1
(Open)

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This course is for people who have never learned Spanish before but are interested in learning it. The session will begin with a brief story of the language and countries where Spanish is spoken. The topics include the basic rules for the language, grammar, phonetics, short readings and short dialogues. Each student will learn how to introduce themselves, days of the week, months of the year, numbers, colours, meeting and greeting, jobs and professions, country and nationalities, family, spelling, numbers and useful expressions. A Spanish Dictionary is recommended.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Meet the Author - From Nepalese Volunteer to Author of a Children's Book (T33)

Tuesday, 19-Oct-2021

Open

Cost $15, $10 for Members (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 19-Oct-2021
Single session
Time 10:30am (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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Hi, I'm Paquita. I want to share with you the joy of how volunteer work raising money to help impoverished people led me to the most heart- warming trip to Nepal and a published children's book. The incredibly humbling experiences of that trip have stayed with me to this day. So, how did that trip to Nepal spark the idea of a children's book and lead to publication? Join me as I share my Nepalese experiences,introduce the people who live there, and share with you some insights into the illustration and publishing processes I have learned. Light refreshments offered.

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Club Activities

Mahjong - Beginners - Western (CA12)

Tuesday, 19-Oct-2021

Open (3 remaining places)

Membership is required

Cost $120 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 19-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 9:30am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 4
3 places remaining (Open)

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Western Mahjong is derived from the ancient Chinese game, but with a wider range of hands. However it retains the simplicity that makes the game so relaxing. This course is designed for beginners and assumes no previous experience. Eventually, the goal is to join one of the groups playing independently at South Perth or just among a group of friends over a cuppa.

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Language

French A1 Beginners (L44)

Tuesday, 19-Oct-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $160 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 19-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 6:30pm (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 1
(Open)

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This course is for people who have no knowledge of the language or who would like to refresh previous knowledge and continue further. Topics include introducing oneself, the family, describing people and cultural events. Arielle is a French speaker with extensive teaching experience in Perth. Join up for fabulous French fun.

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Language

French A1 Beginners Conversation (L4)

Tuesday, 19-Oct-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $160 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 19-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 1:15pm (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 1
(Open)

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Fun and interactive! This French course centers around mastering everyday conversations in French. The focus is on building confidence in speaking the language and understanding how to make the language work for you. Classes are planned around listening to dialogues, understanding the language structures and grammar used, practicing the pronunciation while reading the transcript. Other activities include music, movie clips and other cultural highlights.

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Language

Spanish A2 Beginners Ongoing- Tuesday (L40)

Tuesday, 19-Oct-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $160 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 19-Oct-2021
8 weeks
Time 4:30pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 5
(Open)

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This course welcomes anyone who has completed the first one or two Spanish basic courses. The course is delivered in a stress-free learning environment, based on Pasos 1 and Pardon my Spanish Methods. Join us and enjoy learning a second language. You will learn how to read, write, spell, count while understanding the basics of the language and speaking it. All in a fun and supportive classroom!

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Welcome to the South Perth Learning Centre

We aim to provide a focal point in the South Perth area for the social and educational interaction of all adult members of the community.

Our objectives are to create a welcoming environment in which people can develop their personal and community lives in a friendly neighbourhood context.

Our courses and activities include arts & creativity, club activities, language classes, computer & technology classes, cooking classes, health & wellness classes and more! Please visit our Programme page for a complete list of activities.

SPLC AGM 2021

The South Perth Learning Centre (SPLC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021 will be held 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm October 8th 2021. Please click below for AGM documents:

The Centre is extremely grateful for the support and generosity of: