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Club Activities

Mahjong For Beginners - Chinese (CA22)

Membership is required

Cost $120 (includes GST)

Date Saturday 15-May-2021
8 weeks
Time 9:30am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3, Room 4
(Full)

Date Saturday 31-Jul-2021
8 weeks
Time 9:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3, Room 4
(Open)
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This course introduces participants to the fascinating and ancient game of Mahjong. Players will learn the structure and the rules of the game in a friendly, social environment and by the course conclusion, have acquired the knowledge, skills and ability for independent gameplay, in a self-managed group. New learners welcomed.

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Talks and Lifestyle

The Natural Way to Control Menopause (T29)

Monday, 21-Jun-2021

Open

Cost $25, $20 for Members (includes GST)
Date Monday 21-Jun-2021
Single session
Time 2:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Feeling out-of-sorts? Moody about mood swings? Come to this life-changing event and feel your best! Zalina Usher will explain how to improve the quality of your physical and emotional life during the menopausal transition and the following years. She will also offer a free personal management and transition plan to attendees. Zalina has worked in women's health here and overseas and specialises in helping women take control of their menopausal systems naturally. She follows concepts from Dr Ladd McNamara's VIP program, an initiative to energise your health and reclaim your vitality and passion for life.

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Arts and Creativity

Palm Frond Art (AC54)

Friday, 2-Jul-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $50 (includes GST)
Date Friday 2-Jul-2021
Single session
Time 9:30am (3 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Open)

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Wanting to try a new art medium, something fresh and fun? Decorate your garden or rumpus room with a palm frond mask. Let your inner child take over and unleash the colourful and imaginative you, to create these theatrical characters. Some masks are on display on site. All materials supplied, so come in and concentrate on enjoying yourself!

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Talks and Lifestyle

Walking the Camino to Santiago de Compostela (T23)

Monday, 5-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $25, $20 for Members (includes GST)
Date Monday 5-Jul-2021
Single session
Time 2:30pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Join Alan as he walks with you on the famous and scenic pilgrimage route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago in Spain. Feel the apprehension, joy and fascination of following the footsteps of countless pilgrims who walked this route over 1000 years. Discover what motivates the current pilgrims and meet the friendly people he encountered. Virtually visit the amazing and spiritual city built to accommodate the shrine of St James in Santiago. This exceptional adventure is explored through photos, artworks and artefacts.

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Bus Outings

SPLC Day Trippers - Christmas in July Lunch, Toodyay and the Blind Cameleer (OT2)

Wednesday, 7-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $100, $90 for Members (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 7-Jul-2021
Single session
Time 9:00am (7 hr, 30 min)
(Open)

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Support local tourism as we travel east to Toodyay. After a nice morning tea at Noble Falls we make our way to visit Max, the Blind Cameleer, where he will give an informative talk on his Camels and babies. Max, who is legally blind, and his wife Ronja, started with 4 camels and now have 40. They produce body care products from the Camel's milk. Then on to picturesque Toodyay for a delicious Christmas lunch at the Freemasons Hotel. After lunch, you will have some free time in the main street to visit the Christmas shop or the Visitors Centre in the old Post Office. Then, we make our way to Coorinja Winery for a spot of cheer (wine tasting). We will then make our way home, all our senses sharpened! DEADLINE FOR BOOKING IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 30th. BUS DEPARTS FROM SPLC AT 9am SHARP. Please come 15 mins EARLY. PLEASE READ YOUR EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE FOR FINAL CONFIRMATION.

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Club Activities

International Film - Mystery Road (CA28)

Wednesday, 7-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $15, $10 for Members (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 7-Jul-2021
Single session
Time 3:00pm (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Interested in Australian talent and productions? Finding the holidays too long? Come and see an Australian movie while enjoying a glass of wine, with your classmates and friends. This inaugural showing features a crime story set in the outback with Australian actors and an indigenous lead character, detective Jay Swan, brilliantly played by Aaron Pedersen.

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Arts and Creativity

My Pet - My Hero (AC61)

Monday, 12-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $185, $170 for Members (includes GST)
Date Monday 12-Jul-2021
Single session
Time 9:30am (6 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Or rather, let me capture your perfect character and loving nature, in a unique portrait". Tania is a qualified art teacher and practicing artist who will walk you through step by step the process of capturing your pets charm and personality. This is ideal for beginners and would make a great gift when completed. All materials provided. BYO some photos of your pet and your lunch.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Free The Bears (T31)

Tuesday, 13-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $20, $15 for Members (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 13-Jul-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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Arts and Creativity

Ocean Moods in Pastels (AC33)

Friday, 16-Jul-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $190 (includes GST)
Date Friday 16-Jul-2021
9 weeks
Time 9:30am (2 hr, 15 min)
Venue SPLC Room 3 16/7, else Room 2
(Open)

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Discover your connection to the magic of the ocean in this class. Pastels are a beautiful, expressive medium with a velvet finish. With them you can draw and paint at the same time. With WA artist Fiona Buchanan, you will explore the use of watercolour as an underpainting technique and work with soft and hard pastels on sanded paper. Fiona loves the ocean. Her own work is about the environment and its balance. NO CLASS on AUGUST 27 and SEPTEMBER 24 See receipt for list of materials.

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Arts and Creativity

Ink and Watercolour Art Series: Breathtaking Birds (AC65)

Tuesday, 27-Jul-2021

Open

Cost $125, $110 for Members (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 27-Jul-2021
2 weeks
Time 9:30am (3 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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Discover your hidden artist by learning to draw and watercolour the details of the beautiful birds around us. Tania is a practising artist and qualified teacher who is delighted to share her love of birds. In this two-week workshop you will build up your skills to create an ink and watercolour drawing of a bird of your choosing. Week 1- Tania will take you step by step through the process of the ink drawing. Week 2 - Tania will guide you through adding the watercolour touches. Creating a drawing to be proud of - it could also make a wonderful gift for the nature lover in your world. Bring along an A4 size image of your favourite bird. (All materials provided for the workshop.) Suitable for beginners and beyond.

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Arts and Creativity

Drawing - Portraiture (AC35)

Thursday, 29-Jul-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $170 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 29-Jul-2021
8 weeks
Time 1:00pm (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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Imagine becoming a portrait artist in your own social circle, creating lasting images of your family and friends! You can achieve this, under the expert guidance of award-winning local artist Migara Ramanayake. Discover the skill of constructing and positioning the head for perfect effect. Build the confidence to move from drawing within a grid to free-hand. Explore the styles and effects created through shading and pencil-grips. See receipt for list of materials.

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Arts and Creativity

Drawing - Live Model (AC63)

Friday, 30-Jul-2021

Open

Membership is required

Cost $170 (includes GST)
Date Friday 30-Jul-2021
8 weeks
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 1
(Open)

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This is an introduction to Life Model drawing, beginning with a focus on shapes and forms, active figures and postures, proportions and shading. The last few sessions offer the experience of drawing a life model in some classic poses, through speed drawing and longer poses. Migara is an award winning artist, his latest artwork received the 2021 Gosnells Art Award for works in pencil, pen, watercolors and pastels category. See receipt for list of materials.

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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, computer & technology, cooking, health & wellness and more! Please visit our Programme page for a complete list of activities.

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