Seniors Connect sessions
Choose one of the two informative sessions to attend.
Dementia Awareness – Hear about the different types of dementia, the risk factors, early signs and symptoms and where to turn for further support and information.
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Peace of Mind CPR – What is more important than knowing how to save a life? Be prepared and learn the basics of resuscitation and how to use a defibrillator.
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Humanities Building Auditorium, 56 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Baby Rhyme Time
Share rhymes, songs, and stories that support your baby’s early language learning, communication and social skills. Meet other parents in a fun and safe environment. This is a four week program that runs for 30 minutes each week. Program involves attendance at all 4 sessions.
Ages: 0 – 6 months with mums, dads and/or carers
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – Limited places available. Phone (07) 3810-6815.
WHEN: 9.30 – 10am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank
COST: Free
Makerspace: Distinct Prints
Distinct PrintsSimple Textile Art – Experience an introduction to the basics of screen printing with local artist and textile printer, Bec Lewis. Work with hand-cut stencils and water based inks to design and create your own simple print. Adults (18+ years). Optional: BYO light coloured item (60% cotton/linen)
WHEN: 10am – 11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, The Mezzanine, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Learn Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
This three week course will take you through learning the basics of Microsoft Office. Understand how to create documents, spreadsheets and fancy slide shows using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Basic computer skills are required.
Week 1: Writing with Word, includes
- Exploring different templates
- Discovering a variety of text styles
- Inserting tables, pictures and shapes
- Saving and exporting documents
WHEN: 10am – 12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Scale-free network: Micro Draw Workshops
See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.
Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.
WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free entry
Middle Eastern Dancing
Anyone welcome to come along and learn Middle Eastern, Armenian, Bollywood style dancing.
WHEN: Every Monday, 6pm – 7pm.
WHERE: 18 Salsbury Street, Ipswich
COST: $10
Yoga
Active parks – Yoga is on every Monday during the school term.
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WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Queens Park Croquet Hall, Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo CSI
Free Bingo at CSI.
WHEN: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Every Monday
WHERE: CSI, 5A Lowry Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Kidz Biz at Gailes Community House
Kidz Biz at Gailes Community House is a great way for children aged five to 12 to have fun and make new friends. Activities include indoor/outdoor play, craft, cooking, games, movies and much more. Afternoon tea provided. Children must be signed in and picked up by an authorised adult. Registration required. Phone 3879 3004 for more information.
WHEN: 3.30pm-5pm every Monday (except school holidays)
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: Free, registration required
Eighty8 Hip Hop
Kids Hip Hop Dance classes for absolute beginners. Your children will learn to express themselves through movement from one of New Zealand’s finest dancers.
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Just Sports n Fitness, phone 0431 136 335
COST: $7
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart
ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials across New Zealand and Australia.
Focusing on the lone ‘digger’ memorials Aberhart’s photographs chart a seemingly simple pathway through the landscapes of these two nations, reflecting the scale the conflict had on these regions.
This exhibition is presented to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
Trivia Night
Bring your family or friends and form a team from 2 to 6. Vie for prizes worth over $100 each week as you battle it out over Movies, TV, Music, Logo’s, General Interest, Sport and more.
WHEN: 7pm – 9pm Every Monday
WHERE: Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo
Join in the fun with 20 different games, 2 Jackpot games, Super 7 and more.
WHEN: Every Monday 10am – Noon
WHERE: Ipswich Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Beading with Howard
Ever wanted to learn how to make beaded jewellery? Join Our House, Our Haven’s small beading group each Monday. Howard will teach you everything you need to know to create some beautiful things to keep. Beading kits and tools provided. Booking necessary as spaces a limited. Phone 0416 826 203.
WHEN: 10am-11am
WHERE: 6 Gordon Street, Ipswich
COST: $5, booking required
