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Welcome to Term 3, 2010

As you can see by the "happy face" on the cover of this edition of the newsletter, we had a great response to our desperate call for committee people. After failing to get a quorum in the AGM in March, we were overwhelmed with volunteers at the rescheduled AGM in May and I am happy to report that we have a full committee for the first time in years. So I think we can expect to see a revitalized Centre over the next few months. So many new faces with a wealth of great ideas and heaps of enthusiasm! Welcome to all of our new committee, and heartfelt thanks to all outgoing committee, especially Delphi, who steered us successfully through the last two very difficult years.

Term 2 was 11 weeks long! But it flew by, as they usually do. It was a fairly uneventful term, apart from the "big storm", which flooded the crèche and ripped the sandpit shade cloth canopy apart. City of Stirling came to the rescue fairly quickly, and everything is now back to normal.

Elsewhere in this newsletter you will see an article submitted by our Programming Coordinator, Sarah, asking for your input in determining what courses we should run over the coming terms. Please take the time to respond. You will see that Sarah and her team have already been busy, with several new courses offered this term, including after-school maths tuition for children – the after school art lessons for children will also be continuing, with an extra Saturday morning course.

Term 2 is traditionally a quiet one on the fundraising front, with our only effort being Entertainment Books. This year, thanks to the efforts of Michele, we sold more than last year – the total at present is 50. A great effort. Thanks to all who support us each year. However, we do need to do more fundraising over the next 2 terms, so expect to hear more from Social Fundraising Coordinator, Donna, and her new committee. Note that we will be running a stall at the Inglewood Markets later in the year. And don’t forget that there are still copies of our Cookbook available from the office.

Happy reading – and why not enrol in something different this term?

Lindsay

The Learning Centre - 31 Years Young
This photograph captures the essence of the community spirit that is present at the Mount Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre. It’s a place in our community where we can come together and spend special time learning in a friendly and supportive, environment. People of all ages and from all walks of life are welcomed with open arms to share in the learning, creativity and activities.

The Centre offers people the opportunity to meet like minded friends and have some “time out” for themselves to explore their own creativity by getting involved in the many varied classes, activities, and special interest groups available.

Some of the classes offered include watercolour, patchwork, yoga, mosaics, craft and cooking. Our special interest groups include art gallery crawls, and book clubs.

The children also enjoy their time at the Centre. The crèche and childrens’ classes and activities are a lot of fun! The warmth and sharing of everyone at the Centre creates a special bond between it’s members. We share our stories and laughs over a nice cuppa and always leave with a smile on our face.

General Enquiries and Enrolments during School Term: Tuesday to Thursday 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Existing members Please remember that you need to enroll formally in the office and note that all fees are payable in full at the first lesson.

Mini Market Tuesday 7th December 2010, 10–12noon
Owing to the success and attendance at the December 2009 Mini Market at the Centre, the 2010 Mini Markets have been scheduled as above, with a bowl of soup to follow!

These Mini Markets are an opportunity for our members and friends to sell any home made crafts or other items which could be used as presents. For example, the December Mini Market had jewellery, cards and wrapping paper, home made dolls and aprons, Christmas decorations and home made Christmas puddings and pies, second hand - toys, baby clothes, toys, Christmas decorations, toiletries and vases.

Places will be limited so please make your interest known if you wish to participate as a seller by emailing the Centre ( ) with subject heading MINI MARKET. Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Inglewood Markets Spring 2010

MLNLC will be having a stall at the Inglewood Markets in the Spring. This will be a way to raise our profile in the community (and funds!) and hopefully find a few new members. We hope to have a cake stall and will be selling our cookbook. We will be contacting all members when the date is confirmed for donations to the cake stall. Plus, for those creative members, we would love to have some of your works on display and provide you the opportunity to sell your wares. So start sewing/knitting/preserving now!

Enrolment Day for Term 2 new members Monday 19th July, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

The Centre is open normally for enrolments or enquiries Tues to Thurs 10.30 am - 1.30 pm, during the school term.

As per usual, enrolments can be made in person on enrolment day, or by phone once the office is open. Mail enrolments are also accepted (mail is collected during the holidays), or send Lindsay an email ( ), making sure you are clear which courses you wish to enrol in and whether or not you require crèche (name and ages of children please). Payment would be appreciated by the end of the first week of term.

We would like to remind our new members that the Centre is not open during the school holidays. Postal enrolments are very welcome and we suggest no cash by post other than crossed cheques.

Out of courtesy to our volunteer teachers we need all enrolments in by the first week so that we are able to inform them if the class will run, and numbers they are to prepare for. In summary, enrolments can be made by:

• mail during the holidays;
• in person or by phone on Enrolment Day, Monday 19th July; or
• during term Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm.

Existing members

• Remember that you need to enroll formally in the office and note that all fees are payable in full at the first lesson.
• No re-enrolments will be taken until all outstanding monies have been paid. (NB: This action has become necessary as a first step to address our cash flow issues).

Net Banking
For those of you who wish to take advantage of this method of payment money can be paid directly into our bank account, details as follows:
Name of Account:   Mt Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Bank: Westpac BSB: 036 045 Account No: 641156
PLEASE QUOTE: “Fees” and “your name” (please also email confirmation of payment to the office – )