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Ararat Neighbourhood House is on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/araratnh and live on the web at: http://www.araratneighbourhoodhouse.com.au If you are interested in learning, sharing interests with others and having fun, then Ararat Neighbourhood House is the place to be. Courses and Activities Introductory Computer Studies Cost - $200 (Work Rehabilitation) - $100 (Standard) - $50 (Concession) This course caters to the needs of those who are not familiar with how to use a computer. Great for the beginner or for those who want to refresh or expand their knowledge and skills. Our tutor has the skills ready to pass on to you. No prior computer knowledge is required to get you started. Return to Study Short Course - Flexi Learn Cost - $75 (Standard) - $50 (Concession) Would you like to improve your work skills without the need to spend hours of precious time travelling to a large regional training centre miles away from your home? If the answer is Yes, then Haddon Community Learning Centre and BRACE Education and Training in association with Ararat Neighbourhood House may be able to help you gain the skills you require.
ipad for Newbies Cost: $100 (Standard) $50 (Concession) We are able to offer short courses that will teach how to operate, download and use a variety of apps for ipads / Smartphones on both Apple and Android devices. Hopefully you ll be competently clicking away in no time. For all those who might be feeling a little befuddled by ipads, Do you want to increase your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English? This course is designed for learners of a non-english speaking background, who are beginning to develop initial speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English.
Try your hand at photography Ever wanted to learn how to take that perfect shot? Need to know what settings to use to capture images We will be offering a digital photography course for amateur photographers looking to expand their knowledge. Learn about lighting and camera controls. Develop great computer filing and storage systems and gain the basic skills to enable you to use digital retouching software. Contact us to register your interest.
...in the kitchen FoodRedi Basic Cooking Course Cost - Free This course will teach basic cooking skills. You will learn how to create delicious and nutritiously balanced meals and snacks. Topics to be covered include: Meal Preparation Nutritional Value of foods Delicious Recipes Proper Food Handling Knife Handling Skills For those who like to create. Art Group - Tuesday 10am - 12pm Cost $5 (bring your own materials) Come and brush up on your skills and techniques or learn some new ones. This course introduces the learner to the materials, techniques, concepts and processes necessary to understand different types of art. It will cover using watercolour, charcoal, pencil and pastels. You can try the new techniques introduced by the tutor or work on your own projects.
Come along & join in the fun Book Nook Looking for a book to read? We have a large range of reading and reference material available for your reading pleasure. Come and sit in our reading area or take your book of choice home. Craft - Wednesday 10am-12.30pm Gold coin donation This group comes together each Wednesday morning to work on individual or group projects. The group is keen to welcome newcomers and are always willing to pass on their knowledge. Ararat Knitter's Group - Wednesday 12.30pm - 3pm This volunteer group comes together on a Wednesday afternoon to knit items that are sent to help people in need or to work on their own projects. Book Club Cost $5 This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. They discuss the book that has been read over the past month. New books are then taken to read for discussion at the next meeting.
Expressions of Interest We are happy to cater to your needs, if there are other courses you would like to see run at your local Neighbourhood House, Please don t hesitate to contact us. Here are some suggestions that people have expressed interest in previously.. School Holiday Art Program Activities will be designed around a wide variety of themes from model building workshops to drawing with pastels. Designed to extend students skills and knowledge in a fun environment. Gentle Exercise to Music (Health and Wellbeing) For Seniors who want to gain greater balance and ease of movement Walking Group Want to join a group of like minded people who enjoy walking. Just for fun or to improve your fitness level. Why not join in? Introduction to Pastels A beginner class in pastels. Experience the velvety medium of soft pastels. This medium is suited to both painting and drawing. Advanced Water Colours A class suitable for those who are familiar with different drawing and painting mediums and wish to refine and develop their watercolour skills.
Expressions of Interest continued Would you be interested in Honey bee pollinated plants account for a large proportion of our diet. Learn about the practical aspects of beekeeping and discover why keeping bees is a relaxing and a rewarding hobby for all the family. Consider how you can assist the bee by keeping a few hives and in return make your garden, as well as those of your surrounding community, more productive.
To register your interest in any courses we have on offer, or to suggest a new course please contact Ararat Neighbourhood House on (03) 5352 1551 or email: Reception1@Araratnh.com Beef & Green Vegetable Pasta Bake 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g lean beef mince 1 green capsicum, halved, seeded, thinly sliced lengthways 500g vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 x 400g can no-added-salt chopped tomatoes 2 cups baby spinach 250g wholemeal penne pasta 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and chopped 2 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped Method 1. Preheat oven to 200 C. Lightly grease a large deep baking tray. 2. Add olive oil to a large non-stick frying pan and set over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic to the pan cook for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened. 3. Add beef mince and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until browned. Add all tomatoes and bring to the boil. 4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir through spinach leaves. 5. While meat sauce is simmering, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. 6. Add broccolini and green beans for the last minute of cooking time. Drain. 7. Stir pasta and green vegetables through tomato sauce. 8. Add pasta-green vegetable mix to prepared baking tray and sprinkle with shaved parmesan. 9. Grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden.. Serve. The local police officer pulled over old Mr Brown on his way into town. He looked over his vehicle and told Mr Brown, Your tail light is broken, your tyres are bald and need changing and your bumper bar is half hanging off. He writes out a ticket and says That will be $300. - Mr Brown replied, Alright, you can go right ahead. They want twice as much as that at the mechanics.
Ararat Neighbourhood House is now registered with Australian Community Kitchens. Grow Cook Share The philosophy of Australian Community Kitchens is to further develop a sense of community around food. Community Kitchens are groups of people who regularly meet at community-based venues to socialise and cook fresh and nutritious meals together. They encourage group members to develop new friendships, whilst further developing skills in cooking affordable meals. Participants come from many different walks of life and every member has strengths and skills which can be passed on to other members of the group. Trained group leaders guide the Kitchens to ensure they run smoothly. They are there as a guide but do not run the Kitchen or make decisions for the group. Each participant is equally responsible for how their Kitchen runs. Community Kitchens enable group members to develop skills and learn from each other through their own hands-on experiences rather than from one expert person teaching the group. Community Kitchens participants prepare and cook the meals themselves: they have full ownership and there are no handouts. Ararat Community Kitchen operates on a fortnightly basis from 10am - 1.30pm Monday. Community members are invited to contact Ararat Neighbourhood House to find out more about Ararat Community Kitchen.
Ararat Neighbourhood House Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that offers a range of programs that respond in the best possible way, to the needs of the Ararat Community and beyond. If you have any suggestions for activities you think we could offer, or that you would like to run, any suggestions would be always welcome. Ararat Neighbourhood House Inc. is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (via the Neighbourhood House Co-ordination Program) and the Victorian State Government. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday Thursday - Closed Friday - 9am - 3pm Manager: Lou Makin Phone: (03) 5352 1551
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