Discover a hidden talent by joining a local club or class

Don’t ever stop learning!

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE 2018 YOUR YEAR? ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN TALENTS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS AT THE SAME TIME? WELL THERE’S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT AND THAT’S TO JOIN SOME OF THE AMAZING CLASSES AND CLUBS THROUGHOUT TOOWOOMBA. FROM ARTS TO SPORTS, GAMES TO BUSINESS THERE ARE MANY, MANY ORGANISATIONS AND WORKSHOPS TO SUIT BEGINNERS OF ALL AGES. HERE ARE A FEW TO GET YOU THINKING.

ARTS AND CULTURE

ADFAS - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Toowoomba Meets at the Glennie Room, The Glennie School

246A Herries Street at 6pm If you have an interest in knowing more about decorative and fine arts you will enjoy eight illustrated lectures throughout the year on topics including Medieval Illuminated Bestiaries, the Possessions of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the Genius of Antonio Stradivari. Supper with wine follows each lecture.

To see the full schedule go to www.adfas.org.au

Phone 4636 4343 or email toowoomba@adfas.org.au Murray’s Art Classes Ruthven Street Toowoomba Anyone can learn the art of drawing, water colours, pastels, oils, calligraphy and more. Murray’s offers expert tuition in day and evening classes as well as weekend workshops.

Visit the website for more information: www.murraysartandframing.com.au Cooking Classes with Sauce Kitchen 1 Station Street Toowoomba Have some fun in the kitchen as you learn to make croissants, jams, preserves and a Valentine’s dinner in February. Classes later in the year include Boutique barbecue, knife skills, tapas and paella. Sauce Kitchen regularly hosts celebrity chefs for special cooking classes. www.thesaucekitchen.com.au

DRAMA

Toowoomba Repertory Theatre 94 Margaret Street Members enjoy live theatre productions and can be as involved as they like with all aspects of theatre including acting, backstage, set construction, tech support and costume design. Phone 4632 8058. www.toowoombarepertorytheatre.com.au

BUSINESS

Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Ruthven Street Toowoomba Improve your business knowledge through TCC’S Building Better Business workshop series. Workshops are open to members and non-members and cover a range of important topics. www.toowoombachamber.com.au

GAME CHANGERS

Beginners’ Bridge Lessons 55 Stuart Street Toowoomba 9am – 11.30am – Wednesdays with Trudy starting Feb 28

7pm – 9.30pm Thursdays with Denise starting March 1

12.30 – 3pm Saturdays with Chris starting March 3

Phone Trudy on 4639 2447 or 0418 718 586; Denise on 0432 838 022 or Chris on 0413 136 435.

www.toowoombabridgeclub.com.au/lessons.asp Toowoomba Croquet Club Cnr Arthur and Lindsay Streets Toowoomba Croquet is a game of skill and strategy played outdoors in a beautiful setting.

Beginners are always welcome but Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8am are best. Wear a hat and flat shoes. All your equipment and morning tea are provided. Phone Sandra 4635 5451. U3A - University of the Third Age If you are aged over 50, retired or semi-retired you are eligible to join U3A and take part in more than 160 classes covering languages, music, arts and crafts, history, dance, sports and more. Visit the website to see the full schedule for 2018 or ph 4687 7659. www.u3atoowoomba.com

KEEP ACTIVE

Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club Join the Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club and enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in Australia. TMBC organises social rides with experienced riders in Jubilee Park,

skills workshops and competitions. Beginner men and women always welcome.

www.toowoombamountainbikeclub.blogspot.com.au

Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club Inc. It’s great to explore bush trails across the Darling Downs with like-minded folks. Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club members enjoy regular walks with varying degrees of difficulty through different terrain. You must be a member to join a walk. www.toowoomba.bwq.org.au

Line Dancing Toowoomba Line Dancing for Fun & Fitness Glennie School Hall What a great opportunity to wear your western boots and get a work out as you bop along to a variety of contemporary beats. Beginners Tuesdays at 6pm (just turn up) and intermediate Thursdays at 6pm. Phone 0428 375 958 and visit Toowoomba Line Dancing on Facebook.

Milne Bay Aquatic Centre Boga Mat classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays Join us on Tuesdays at 8.45am, 9.30am, 5.15pm & 6pm and Thursdays at 8.15am, 9.15am, 5.15pm & 6pm for your workout on the water. Just 30 minutes will increase your heart rate and your muscles will be burning. Cost: $8 per class for members and non-members. It is important to book at front desk, by calling 4688 6330 or by emailing aquaticandfitness@tr.qld.gov.au Adult learn to swim classes start with water familiarisation, breath control basics, propulsion, increasing stroke development, treading water and deep water work. These classes are guided by the need of the individual.

Swim Fit: For anyone wanting to improve swimming technique or general fitness. Training sessions allow you to work at your own pace and get an all over body workout.

Aqua aerobics: Deep water, Aqua dance, Aqua fit, H2O HIIT, water synergy and splash combat are our aqua aerobic classes that are held several times a day from Monday to Saturday. Classes vary from high intensity to very low impact. These classes are designed for an all-round workout to improve fitness, strength and muscle tone.

TOOWOOMBA CITY LIBRARY

English language resources for

adults: Council supports people who are learning English as a second language and adults looking to improve their reading, writing and numeracy skills through the following services:

The literacy collection: This collection includes aids to reading, writing, speaking and listening to English as well as basic numeracy. The literacy collection is in the Adult Non-fiction section at ANF 428 under the “Mastering English” sign. English conversation groups: Volunteer tutors run free small group sessions in the Toowoomba City Library’s meeting room every week for adults with English as a second language. Practise your everyday English skills and learn about Australia in a relaxed and supportive environment. The groups are held from 1pm-2.30pm on Wednesday and on Thursday and Saturday from 10am-11.30am.

If you would like to be a volunteer tutor, please email english.groups@toowoombarc.qld.gov.au

CHANGE PROJECT

Get together with friends and family and head to a free CHANGE Project activity near you: Parkrun, Saturdays 7-8am: Toowoomba (Queens Park), Pittsworth (Showgrounds), Highfields (Kratzke Oval) & Oakey (Arthur Shooter Park) Meditation for Beginners: Tuesdays 11.30am or Sundays 10am Toowoomba City Library (level 3, seminar rooms) Seed to Feed Workshops: Saturdays, 9am to noon: Toowoomba: February 17 (Toowoomba Organic Community Gardens, 22A Goggs St, Toowoomba)

Crows Nest: February 24 (Crows Nest Community Centre, William St, Crows Nest)

Oakey: March 10: (Oakey Community Centre, Campbell St, Oakey) Clifton: March 17 (Clifton Hall, 10 Meara Place, Clifton)