Hall Hire Offering a range of rooms and halls for hire to accommodate up to 400 people Inspections are welcome, please phone 8272 [email protected] to arrange an appropriate time.

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Facilities include;  Stage  PA System  Data Projector  Modern fully-equipped kitchen  Air-conditioning (evaporative) and gas heating  Trestle Tables  Chairs  Indoor sporting arena with sprung wooden floors (activity hall)  Male and female change rooms  Children’s toilets and nappy changing facilities  Ample off street parking  Grassed area with an enclosed playground with pre-school children play equipment  Electronic Bingo machine  TV/DVD Player Fees charged are competitive and start from as little as $7 an hour for the interview room and $70 an hour to hire the banquet hall and kitchen.

Further details of room sizes, photos and full fee schedule listing is available on the website at www.goodwoodcs.org.au/goodwood-community-centre-hall-hire

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Goodygym

A fun, energetic program for pre-school children, which enables parents/carers and children to explore new adventure together through play. The aim of Goodygym is for children to develop cognitive skills, motor and memory skills, coordination, strength, rhythm, spatial awareness and musicality, with a child, family and community centred approach. When: Friday 9.30am - 10.30am and Saturday 10am 11am (school term) Cost: 1st session FREE $8.00 casual visit or a 5 session pass $30 per family

Playgroup

Playgroup provides a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends and share experiences, whilst children enjoy different toys, music, craft and song time. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents/ carers and children to bond through play. Children will gain confidence while playing freely amongst other children and develop their social and early literacy skills, hand/eye coordination, gross motor skills, ability to problem solve, concentrate and build self-esteem. When: Monday and Tuesday 9.15am - 10.45am (school term) Cost: 1st session FREE $5.00 casual visit or a 5 session pass $20 per family

Pocket-size

Playgroup - Supported smaller group for confidence and other skill building Does your child find larger playgroups overwhelming? Does your child require less busy setting to help them interact with others? Are you interested in a small playgroup setting where the leader can help interaction occur? With a maximum of 8 children in a session, this playgroup could enable your child to participate in a non-structured setting typical of Playgroup. Opportunities involving, for example, construction, transport, role-play and craft are set out in a way that helps the facilitator and parents foster communications between children, increasing skills and confidence. When: Thursday 1pm-2pm (Bookings essential) Cost: $9.00 casual visit or term pass $80.00

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are the lifeline of our community based organisation. They help in so many ways, and most importantly they tie us to the community so the feedback of service delivery can be immediate and relevant. Maybe you have thought about getting involved, and are unsure where to start. There may be something available at the centre where you can make a contribution. We can assist with training and will reimburse for out-of-pocket expenses. Please do not hesitate to contact GCS Inc. we will send you an application and look to match your interests with a program. Opportunities are available in the following programs;        

Dance to Stay Young Goodwood Toy Library Playgroup School Holiday Activities Goodygym Soutar FC Monthly Information Session Administration

Floral Design Council of SA - Christmas in July

The Floral Design Council of SA invites you to an afternoon on July 22 at 1pm to celebrate “Christmas in July.” Janet Alesich winning creator at the Melbourne International Flower Show will demonstrate floral designs. There will be trading tables and a shared afternoon tea. All visitors are welcome to join in this wonderful afternoon. For further enquires and bookings contact Meredith Norman 8261 4172 or Joy Johnson 0418 895 438 Cost: $20.00

SA Bonsai Society Inc. - Annual Show

A fantastic event where you will learn and see all about this amazing ancient art form of horticultural practice. Bonsai demonstrations held throughout the weekend, trees, pots and other bonsai requirements on sale. For further information visit www.bonsaisa.org.au When: 14 - 15 October

SA Iris Society Inc. - Annual Show

The iris a beautiful flowering plant with showy flowers. Taking its name from the Greek word for rainbow. Come along and see these amazing flowers, with trading tables selling craft, baking and other plants along with many demonstrations throughout the weekend. For more information visit www.sairises.org.au When: 28-29 October

Goodwood Toy Library

Located within the Goodwood Library, offering a wide range of toys, games, puzzles, books, large equipment and DVD’s for children of all ages and stages of development. For more information phone 8274 1983 When Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm and Thursday 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Kids Camera Action! Film Making for Kids

Enter the world of film and discover the magic of movie making. School holiday and weekend workshops, after school and in school classes. For more information phone 8276 6311 or 0413 724 755

School Holiday Activities

During the school holiday’s there are special holiday activities being held at the Goodwood Community Centre. Activities will range from Indoor Playground, Water Play activities and Craft Days. Further details about school holiday activities will be advertised on the centre Facebook Page, Website and Community Centre notice board When: 24/01/17 26/04/17 14/07/17 04/10/17

Ready Steady Go Kids

Teaching the fundamentals of ten different sports in a fun, non-competitive and supportive environment. For more information phone 1300 766 892 When: Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am - 10.15am 2½ to 4 years 10.15am - 11am 3 to 4 years 11am - 11.45am 3 to 5 years

Skatescool (5-17 years)

Learn to skate ages 5 - 13. Increase health and fitness, while improving skating skills. It’s a unique way of exercising while having fun in a group environment. For more information phone 0403 223 177 or 8431 2792 or email [email protected] When: Tuesday 4.30pm

Baby Time

Suitable for children 0 to 2 years. No bookings required. Join in for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, finger play and stories with your baby in your lap. For more information phone Unley Library 8372 5166 When: 10.30am - 11am and 11.30am - 12 noon Friday fortnightly Feb 3, 17 / March 3, 17, 31 / April 28 / May 12, 26 / June 9, 23 / July 7, 21 Aug 4, 18 / Sep 1, 15, 29 / Oct 27 / Nov 10, 24 / Dec 8, 22

HEALTH & FITNESS ACTIVITIES Soutar FC

Filipino Community Social Support Group

The Filipino community social support group works to reduce social isolation and loneliness by helping members of the Filipino Community to meet new people, make social connections and become more involved in the community. Activities include health education sessions, activities and excursions to local places of interest. For further information contact Helping Hand on 1300 444 663 or email [email protected] When: 3rd Wednesday of each month 11am - 2pm

Greek Pensioners and Aged Society of SA Inc.

Weekly luncheons that include bingo. Bus trips to various places of interest are also conducted throughout the year. When: Thursday weekly 9.30am - 1pm Cost: Small fee applies

Soutar FC is a weekly community inspired indoor social soccer program open to community members 18 years and over. Come along, register to play, meet like-minded locals and get some high energy mid-week physical activity. When: Wednesday 8pm - 10.30pm Cost: $5.00 per player

Dance to Stay Young

You don’t stop dancing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop dancing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own music for a freestyle dance segment. When: Monday 2pm - 3pm Cost: $7.00 per session

Tummy Time - Postnatal Pilates for Mums and Bubs

An affordable, flexible and sociable postnatal pilates class for mums and bubs. Classes are run by Sarah, a physiotherapist, APPI Pilates Instructor, APA Continence & Women’s Heath Group member and mum to Archer, born January 2016. With a focus on postural awareness and restoring strong, stable core muscle control. BYO exercise / Yoga mat, towel and drink bottle. For more info phone Sarah 0423 171 281 or email sarah_guille@hotmail,com When: Monday 11am Cost: $15 casual class / $80 Multipass (6 sessions) Private Health rebate may apply under “extras” cover

EVENTS AND MARKETS HONKS! Quiz Night

DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL & MISS OUT ON THE HONKS! QUIZ NIGHT Supporting kids with cancer and blood disorders and their families. Join in on the fun on all the fun. Make up a table of 8 or more. Bring your own supper. Free tea and coffee available. Other drinks (bar) can be purchased on the evening. Games, silent auction and raffles whilst Quiz Mistress, Channel 7’s Jane Stimson puts you through your paces. All proceeds supporting the work of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital Department of Haematology and Oncology. For further details or to book a table phone Judith on 0413 482 240 or Sue on 8271 4744 When: 1st April 2017 : 7pm for a 7.30pm start Cost: $20 per head

Goodwood Community Greek Festival

The Greek Orthodox Community of SA will be holding their 5th Goodwood Greek Festival, offering the best of Hellenic cuisine and traditions. There will be a variety of delicious Greek Food and Multicultural Dancing creating the ultimate atmosphere for a true Greek funfair. Entry is FREE, for further details contact Betty Douflias on 0427 980 036 When: 7 May from 11am to 7pm

Let’s Talk Together

An informal gathering for Russian speaking people that aims to assist and maintain their native Russian language skills through video and general conversation. Social activities including playing cards and volleyball (Friday when hall available). For more information phone 0418 802 954 When: Wednesday and Friday weekly 7pm - 11pm

Lone Fathers Association

Lone Fathers Association has been actively involved in the support of men and women to help them cope with the trauma or other issues experienced during and after relationship breakdown. They provide advice for child support, family court, child access and many other related matters as well as organising low cost social activities for parents and their children. A variety of guest speakers also attend throughout the year. For more information phone 0405 772 279 or email [email protected] When: 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Alternative Technology Association (ATA)

An Australia-wide community organisation that promotes energy efficiency, improved building design, renewable energy, better water and waste management, appropriate food production and all other aspects of sustainable living. ATA focusses on practical issues and its magazines ReNew and Sanctuary provide a wealth of ideas and information about sustainable living in comfort and style. Guest presenter at each meeting. For more information email Alan at [email protected] When: 20 February, 15 May, 21 August and 20 November 7pm - 9.30pm

Kipseli - Greek Welfare Centre St Philothei

The social support group is aimed at providing clients with social interaction, while in a relaxed atmosphere with a range of interactive and group based activities such as music, dancing, art and craft, light exercise and bingo. For more information phone 8212 5100 When: 22 Feb, 26 April, 24 May, 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sept, 22 Nov.

Greek Women’s Centre

Weekly get-together to exercise and socialise over coffee and bingo. Occasional bus trips and invited speakers. When: Tuesday weekly 9.30am - 10.30am (exercise class) 10.30am - 12 noon (bingo and coffee) Cost: Small fee applies

Falun Dafa

An ancient Chinese cultivation practice of refining both the body and mind through slow-moving exercises and meditation. The movements are repetitive and easy to follow. For more information phone Peter 8379 6248 When: Sundays 8am—12 noon Cost: Free

World Taekwondo - Self Defence

A unique approach to physical and mental conditioning that brings the entire body into action. Helps improve self-confidence, conditions you mentally and physically and teaches you powerful, simple, effective skills for personal safety and self defence. For more information phone 0412 909 500 or 0412 965 905 or email [email protected]

Goodwood Volleyball

Goodwood Volleyball offers two levels of competition that play the best of five sets in a match. Players must wear a uniform of same colour shorts and shirts with suitable footwear.. For more information phone Barry 0409 825 909 or email [email protected] When: A Grade - Thursdays 6pm and B Grade - Tuesdays 6pm Cost: Game fee plus team registration fees apply

Tonic Fitness - 50+ Group Fitness

Group fitness class for over 50’s with a focus on strength, stamina and stability. One hour group exercise program with music and equipment supplied - no joining fee or booking! For further details contact M’Liss Steel 0411 147 074 or email [email protected] When: Monday 9.30am - 10.30am Cost: First class free then $6 per session

Pedaltek Cycling Coaching Classes

Suitable for beginners to pros and everyone in between they are unique as;  You will earn to ride correctly  Learn to improve your confidence on the bike  Improve your performance, pedalling technique and fitness  Be monitored during the classes re your bike position, pedalling action and general progress  Be given direction about bike fits, bike computers, heart rate monitors, wind trainers etc., so you will get the most out of your body and bike When: Wednesday 7am - 8am and Thursday 6pm - 7pm (school term only) For more information phone Nick 0423 118 633 or visit www.nickwoodfitness.com.au

Mummy Time - Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates

New in 2017!! Introducing Mummy Time; Safe and suitable Pilates exercises for the growing pregnant belly focusing on strength, stamina, posture and core conditioning. Our Monday evening pregnancy class can also be modified for the postnatal mum who may wish to leave their crawler or toddler at home for some well-deserved 'Mummy time'. BYO yoga mat. All enquiries welcome and bookings essential. Contact Sarah on 0423171281 or [email protected]. Links to our facebook group provided on request. When: Monday 6.00-6.45pm Cost: $15 casual class / $80 Multipass (6 sessions) Private Health rebate may apply under “extras” cover

Walking out and about in Goodwood

Meet new people and get out and about in Goodwood. An enjoyable exercise of one hour walking around Goodwood. Meet at the main entrance of the Goodwood Community Centre, with coffee and conversation afterwards. For further information phone Erin on 0409 465 228 When: Friday morning weekly 8.30am

Sant Mat - Know Thyself as Soul

Sant Mat is a practical spiritual path based on meditation, ethical values, and respect and love for all creation. Its goal is to enable the soul to return and merge into its source; the purpose of human life described by mystics of all traditions. Focus and sincerity are essential, as is the help of the living spiritual Master. Bookings essential. For more information: call 1800 462 193 or visit www.knowthyself.org

D-Volleyball

Looking for something different that will help your fitness? Try sitting volleyball. It is a Paralympics sport promoted for disabled players but can be played by able-bodied people. I can sit on the floor unaided. I can move at least one arm. I can see a ball moving through the air. OR I can slide around on the floor. I can move both arms above my head. I can catch and throw soccer sized ball or play it back one hand. If you can answer these questions then we are looking for you. You can play sitting volleyball. For more information contact Heather Brown (President) 8272 1495 or Ali Morris (Secretary) 0479 151 053 When: Fortnightly on Sunday mornings 10am 2pm

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Monthly Information Sessions

Information Sessions on varying topics each month followed by a morning tea. Topics will vary each month and range from presentations by Cancer Council, Downsizing, Basic First Aid, Tax Help, COTA Pills and Spills and much more. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 10am - 12 noon Cost: Gold coin donation

Bears and Friends Inc.

A group of bearmakers and collectors of old and new bears and other soft toys, who meet for social activities, guest speakers, general fun and friendship. “Chat and Do” starts at 11.45am. BYO Lunch and a project to work on or just chat. The more formal part of the day starts at 1pm and includes afternoon tea. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more information phone Val on 8283 0047 or Claire 0414 344 597 or email [email protected] When: 3rd Saturday of the month 11am - 4pm - No meetings in January/April/October

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Italian friendship group meeting to play bingo. For more information phone 8272 8683 When: Saturday 1pm - 4pm

SA Bonsai Society Inc

Monthly meetings and workshops with items for sale. Come along and get your creative juices going working on a living sculpture Bonsai. The club has many talented members willing to help you develop and style your own trees. We have an active club with a history of helping members develop their trees in a co-operative group with great family atmosphere. For more information phone 0403 883 269 or visit bonsaisa.org.au