LANG LANG COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.

incorporating the Rural Transaction Centre

Centrelink Access Point and

Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Tuesday by appointment)

7 Westernport Road, Lang Lang 3984

Adjacent: V/line Interchange

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm and Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm

Our centre is funded and supported by: Cardinia Shire, Victorian State and Federal Governments

Term 3, 2010

Special Activities and Workshops

It's our 20th Birthday in Term 3

RSVP by 20th July (59975704 or @llcc@langlang.net

Accredited Food Safety Course

This course is recommended for anyone who handles food, might be seeking employment in the hospitality industry or involved in a service group.

Date: Saturday August 21st

Times: From 9am to 3pm

Cost: $80

Cardinia Shire will subsidize 50% to registered volunteers.

Bookings thru the Centre essential.

Daffodil Day - Friday August 27th

Annual Cancer Fundraiser providing vital financial assistance for research, education and support services provided by the Cancer Council.

Commencing 12 noon - Gold Coin Donation

Please join us have a bit of fun, wear something yellow and please bring a plate.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DO NOT CALL REGISTER

Are you tired of those pesky sales calls or know someone who needs help with registering on-line?

All you will need is your Telstra or provider's account information. Helpdesk available Thursday afternoons— bookings 59975704

CAKE DECORATING CLASSES

Theme - 'Most commonly used Flowers' - Learn from an expert.

Tuesdays: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14 1 - 3 pm Cost $15 per session

Please contact the Centre for your requirement list and to book the participants will be limited in this class.

PROPAGATING CLASS

Here is a dirt cheap way to start or enhance your garden!

Roni our resident gardener will conduct this propagating class using cuttings from our courtyard garden.

Places will be limited so to avoid disappointment please ring and book 599755704.

Monday September 13th - 1 pm to 3 pm  Cost $7 per person

Tai Chi for those living with Arthritis

Fridays from 10 - 11am. Cost only $2 per session

Developed to help ease Arthritis pain - in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

You don't need to be an Arthritis suffered to join this class - this is a gentle and relaxing form of Tai Chi.

The Centre will be proudly supporting the

Samaritan Purse - 2010 Operation Christmas Child

Special boxes and instructions are now available at the Centre.

The collection period will be early October.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Group leader will be Karen Diabetes Educator and regular guest speakers.

First Thursday each month - 1.00 - 2.30 pm - $2 per person

Please let us know if you plan to join this group.

We are gratefully acknowledge the generosity & support of KWRRHS.

  MEN'S HEALTH - PROSTATE INFORMATION EVENING

Thursday, September 16th @ 7.30 pm

We are inviting men and their partners to attend this session which will be conducted by representatives from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer and the second most common cause of death in men in Australia.

Men's Shed News

The men had a great day visiting the Vietnam Vets Museum, Phillip Island Race Track Visitor's Centre BBQ lunch was provided.

The next excursion will be to Wonthaggi Coal Mine and the Desal Visitor's Centre

          Contact the centre for all details and bookings.

Regular Classes & Activities

Music for tiny tots Wednesday mornings $6 per child. Session time 10.30am it is necessary to book. Activities include musical stories, interactive games and singing, helping to improve cognitive learning, fine and gross motor skills, language, listening skills and imaginative play. This group was set up in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Music and Childhood Development.

Walkers

Walking groups are ideal for people looking for a gentle and safe activity to help improve their health. This activity is a prelude to Strength Training sessions.

Free Book Exchange, Video Hire & Reading Room

Available during office hours - our shelves are brimming with great books and a selection of videos. This room is also available if you wish to have a quiet 'cuppa', fill in time prior to appointments at the Medical Clinic (next door) or just to have some peaceful reading or quite time.

Basic Introduction to Microsoft Windows 

Designed for Beginners & Seniors in particular; "one on one" tuition in one hour blocks. You can learn the basics of how to use a computer and access the internet. We will help you set you up your own email address with Hotmail. Classes are designed for seniors who are intimidated by a classroom situation. Thursday mornings only - $10 per one hour session by appointment only.

FREE Internet Access

We now have fast internet service, eight recently upgraded computers, a laser printer and a scanner in our computer room available each Monday to Friday during our office hours. Access is FREE for registered Community Centre members; subscription is only $5 per annum per family. You will need to be competent with computer & internet usage as tuition is not provided - there is no need to book for this service.  Our computers were originally made available with Victorian State Government and Cardinia Shire Council funding.

Bub Hub Group

A new group for young mums and their babies - an opportunity for mothers to share their parenting stories in a relaxed and friendly environment. Learn baby message, CPR and Paediatric first.

Diabetes & Healthy Lifestyles Support Group

We are very happy to announce that this group will be re-launched. First Thursday monthly 1.00 - 2.30 pm - proudly supported by Kooweerup Regional Health Services. Diabetes support groups are an excellent way to meet other people with diabetes and learn from each other.  People who attend support groups find the support important as it helps them be more positive in managing their diabetes – in fact people who attend support groups have less depression and fewer complications.

Lang Lang Community Singers

This talented group of ladies will welcome new members with open arms. The group rehearses in the Lang Lang Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoons and regularly visit Pakenham and Kooweerup to perform for residents of the retirement villages. They also do special appearances at special local events such Australia Day ceremony. Please contact Elizabeth for further details 59975331.

CRAFT ACTIVITIES

This, That 'n' a Chat

Informal self-help group of enthusiastic and friendly ladies. Bring your own craft; patchwork, embroidery, knitting, tapestry or appliqué. Enjoy the company of other crafty people. Meet new friends and share some crafty ideas. New members always welcome. Wednesday's 1:30 - 4pm

Patchwork Corner

A self help group meet 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursday each month 8-10pm Cost $2 BYO work and share and learn from each others knowledge.

The main activity room is is also available for seminars and meetings on various days and times.  We also have a well appointed office suite available for hire for small meetings. We now have a Team Board & Projector donated by the Bendigo Bank Foundation this is a fabulous asset for the Activity Room. we also have the older style overhead projector for transparencies and a portable whiteboard. The centre is available as a meeting place for community at very reasonable rates, please contact us on 59975704  for further details and rates. Bookings and enquiries accepted via email: llcc@langlang.net

Centrelink Access Point

This service is available to lodge Centrelink forms Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 4:00 and Friday 9:30 to 1:30. All forms MUST be lodged prior to 4.00 pm  Mon-Thurs and 1.30 Friday to allow adequate time for processing payments to Centrelink clients.

Reminder: There is no trained Centrelink staff on duty at this Access Point, however we will make every effort to assist you with your access to Centrelink.