THIS WEEK FOR KIDS
MONDAY
Sharpe Kids Karate — Kinder Karate Time: 9.30am-10am.
Venue: 104c Neil St, Tmba. Details: Specifically designed for kids aged 3-4yrs, bookings are essential as there is limited space per class. First trial lesson is free then $9 per lesson with a one-off membership fee of $30: www.sharpekidskarate.com.au.
Sharpe Kids Karate
Time: 3.45pm-4.30pm.
Venue: 104c Neil St, Tmba. Details: Traditional karate classes for children aged 5-7yrs. Bookings are essential, as there is limited space per class. First trial lesson free, then $12.50 per lesson with a one-off membership fee of $30: www.sharpekidskarate.com.au. Also on: Wednesday.
Toowoomba Physie and Dance
Time: Various times, check the website for details.
Venue: St Thomas More’s Church Hall, Ramsay St, Tmba. Details: Dance and exercise activities for kids aged 3yrs and above, registration is essential and can be completed online at: toowoombaphysieanddance.com. Also on: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
TUESDAY
Dance Central Time: Various times.
Venue: 3 Taylor St, Tmba. Details: Held in conjunction with school terms, Dance Central offers a range of classes for children aged 2yrs and up. The emphasis is on fun, as well as teaching listening and following instructions skills: www.dancecentral.net.au. Also on: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Walk ‘n’ Talk Mum ‘n’ Kids Time: 9am-9.30am.
Venue: Baillie Splash Lifestyle Centre, Cnr Hogg and Tor Sts, Tmba.
Details: 30 minute aqua aerobics class for mum that works out the whole body while the kids join the Wonderland program: www.tjsswim.com.
Also on: daily.
Kindergym at PCYC
Time: 9.30am-10.30am. Venue: Toowoomba PCYC, 219A James St, Tmba.
Details: Fun activities and exercise for kids aged 5yrs and under — registration fee is $25 plus PCYC membership: www.toowoombapcyc.com.au. Also on: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
WEDNESDAY
Harristown Little Heroes Playgroup
Time: 9am – 10am
Venue: Harristown State School, 332 South St
Details: This free playgroup program is suitable for families with children aged from newborn to five years old. Children are to be accompanied by a parent/carer. The group offers planned arts and crafts and a variety of equipment and toys for the children to play with: 4687 5333.
Toowoomba School of Dance
Time: Various times.
Venue: St Stephen’s Hall, Cnr Annand and Union Sts, Tmba.
Details: Kinder Ballerina for children aged 3-5yrs. Featuring a storybook introduction, role play with props and choreography using dance etiquette. Each course is seven weeks long and bookings are essential: www.dalecoles.com.au.
Child Health Nurse
Time: 9am–1.30pm.
Venue: Malouf Pharmacies, Wyalla Plaza, Taylor St, Tmba.
Details: Come and Visit child health nurse Siobhan Scott for advice on general health and well-being for mums and bubs, plus feeding advice and weigh-ins.
THURSDAY
Fuzzy Bears Playgroup Time: 9.30am-11am. Venue: Toowoomba Community Baptist Church, 100 Glenvale Rd. Details: Parents and children aged 5yrs and under are welcome. $2 per family with a family’s first visit free. BYO morning tea.
Hopscotch Playgroup
Time: 9.30am-11.30am.
Venue: East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener St, Tmba. Details: Children aged 0-5yrs and their parents are welcome. Free to CPEA members, guests can join on the day for $5 annual membership.
Leisa’s Music Place
Time: Class times from 9.30am. Venue: 8 Diosma Dr, Highfields. Details: Various Kindermusik classes for children aged birth-18mths, 18mths-3yrs, and 3-and-a-half to 5yrs. Fees apply, bookings essential. Living Dance School Toowoomba Time: 3.30pm and 4.15pm. Venue: St Mark’s Hall, Cnr High and Angle Sts, Tmba. Details: Suitable for ages 3 and up, the first class is an intro to ballet, while the second class is a traditional ballet class.
FRIDAY
Glennie Kindergym Time: 9-10am Venue: The Glennie School Gymnastics Hall, via Vacy Street carpark
Details: Activities are designed for children aged 1-5 yrs to improve fine and gross motor skills and have fun! Cost is $8 per session, bookings essential. For more information contact gymadmin@glennie.qld.edu.au
Also on: Tuesday.
All Star Gymnastics
Time: Various times, check the website for details.
Venue: 181 Bridge St, Tmba. Details: Gymnastics for children aged 6mths and up. Skills taught include trampolines, and floor and beam routines. Bookings are preferred, with the first visit free: toowoombagymnastics.com.au.