Happy Aussie Nomads
Please join us for the Ipswich City Council Seniors’ presentation of Happy Aussie Nomads as we enjoy reliving the fun & humorous stories of our iconic Ipswich lovable family and celebrate 50 golden years with close family and dear friends.
This celebration will take us back in time as we catch up with many of the characters who through the years have played important roles in the lives of our adventurous couple.
WHEN: Today only. Two shows only. 10am and 1.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, Corner of Limestone and Nicholas Streets, Ipswich
COST: $8
Reading Circle
Meet people, share ideas, learn and have fun!Whether you’re into reading, writing, gardening, history, or swapping recipes & remedies, you’re sure to learn something new and maybe make some new friends.
WHEN: 11am – 12pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank
COST: Free
Wriggle and Rhyme at Orion Springfield
Exploring language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle as we share fun rhymes, songs and stories with our older babies. Ages: 6-18 months with mums, dads and/or carers.
WHEN: 10.30am – 11am
WHERE: Orion Springfield (near JF Hi-Fi)
COST: Free
Story Time
Share in the fun of stories, rhymes songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills. Everyone is welcome.
WHEN, WHERE:
8.30am – 10.30am at Ipswich Health Plaza
9.30am – 10.15am at Orion Springfield (near JB Hi-Fi)
11am – 11.30am Bunnings Springfield
COST: Free
1. DIGITAL SKETCH: Creative Drawing with Tablets
This single session course will teach you how you can draw digitally using a stylus and a tablet. Create works of art without the mess of watercolours, acrylics or oil paints. This session will use the Windows Ink sketching tools that are available on Windows 10.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Training Room, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Business workshop: communication and stakeholder engagement
Learn about the value of communication and stakeholder engagement in business. Leisa Prowse, director of Leisa Prowse Consulting and IAP2 Australasia Ambassador, will lead this interactive workshop at Fire Station 101 to help you better understand community and stakeholder engagement.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street, Ipswich
COST: Free, bookings and more info here
Writers Circle
Aimed at budding writers to share creative writing ideas, enjoy a chat, and find out about writing resources.
WHEN: 11am – 12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Study Room 1, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Boxing
Live Life Get Active is suitable for adults of all ages, body shapes and fitness levels and has a ‘go at your own pace’ philosophy to exercise. The boxing class goes for 45 minutes.
Find out what other exercise you can do for free or low cost around Ipswich – Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.15am
WHERE: Soverign Park, Sovereign Drive, Deebing Heights
COST: Free
Climbing Web
Reach new heights and explore a hand crocheted climbing tunnel created by Evelyn Roth. Complete with music and spinning disco lights, kids can climb, tumble, dive and spin while safely suspended off the ground.
WHEN: 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’arcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
Learn tribal bellydance
Take an hour out of your busy week and give tribal bellydance a try. Classes are for women 15 and above. Tribal bellydance helps strengthen your core and is great fun. More info on 0409 414 151.
WHEN: 6.30pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Masonic Centre, 82A Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $15 per class
Seniors walking group
Find more activites for seniors at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 4.30pm
WHERE: Limestone Park (meet at entry opposite Central School), 42A Chermside Road, Ipswich
COST: Free
Social cooking group
Do you love to cook? Want to learn new recipes? Have fun cooking with friends at Gailes Community House’s weekly social cooking group. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $5
Paper Craft Group
Try your hand at card making and scrapbooking. Make beautiful greeting cards and gifts. Learn techniques for stamping, embossing and die-cutting. Materials supplied. No experience necessary. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 12pm-2pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $4
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
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
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
