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Posted by Simone on 4 Feb 2012

The House

History The house was built in the 1860s and was named Kingsley. It has been an elegant homestead that has had several loving families sharing its space over the years. In the 1950’s the house was home to the Mayor of St Kilda. Around the early 1980’s the house was handed to the community to become a resource for everyone and has now been the centre of community work for Elwood and St....

Posted by ESNLC admin on 18 May 2015

About Poets Garden

Poets Garden is a community garden established in the parkland behind Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre. The garden’s name reflects the neighbouring streets that have been named after various famous poets. Independent of ESNLC, the garden is managed by the membership group which is a not–for-profit incorporated organisation. The vision is to create an organic community garden in Elwood...

Posted by Simone on 4 Jan 2012

Roomers Magazine

Almost all contributors to ROOMERS are local residents or ex-residents of rooming houses, private hotels or supported residential services in St. Kilda, South and Port Melbourne. “ROOMERS” aims to give residents: an outlet to publish their creative work; the opportunity and incentive to improve literacy, creative and communication skills; access to a skilled mentor; access to current agency information...

Posted by Simone on 4 Jan 2012

Room Hire

We have 5 rooms available for hire – 3 classrooms, a computer room and a beautiful function room. You can hire any space for your activity, to celebrate a birthday or to hold a workshop or meeting. Hirers have access to a kitchen equipped with a fridge, large oven and hot water on tap and to a kitchenette near the function room. There is an internal toilet for the use of people in...

Posted by Simone on 7 May 2013

English Language Classes

One of our main programs is education for adults, migrants and disengaged learners. Our education program concentrates on English and Computer courses. ESNLC has been working in the area for over 30 years and has experienced staff who teach in an informal environment, where you can share experiences with other students who are on similar pathways to you. Once you make the decision to study English,...

Posted by Simone on 9 Jan 2019

MINI Warriors 4-7 yrs: January Holiday Workshop

Thursday 24th January 2019 from 9.30-11.30am or 1.30pm-3.30pm Delivered by qualified professionals, & based on the new MINI Warriors program…this fun & interactive 2 hour holiday workshop is for kids aged 4 – 7 years & their parent or caregiver. ~ Using creative arts, movement and mindful practice, children will have the opportunity to discuss big feelings, where they live in their...

Posted by Simone on 17 Sep 2018

Warrior Kids!

Creating Inspiring Warriors aged 8 – 12. The Warrior Kids program engages and encourages school children to practice gratitude, empathy and develop resilience in a safe & supportive environment. Resilience is a key theme woven throughout the 8 x 75 minute sessions, empowering children to build their self-esteem and capacity to ‘self-regulate’ over the course of the program. Starting Monday 4th...

Posted by Simone on 27 Aug 2018

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra is a sequence of mind and body awareness techniques that enables one to disengage from the thinking mind, to effortlessly drop into a meditative state of deep relaxation. Practiced lying in the yoga pose of Shavasana, or in a seated position, yoga nidra is an excellent modality for those who may otherwise find it difficult to relax or to meditate. Cultivating wellbeing on multiple...

Posted by Simone on 28 Jun 2017

Elwood Community Choir- Come sing!

Elwood Community Choir – singing! Come and have some fun singing in your own local choir! No auditions, all welcome. World music, music by Australian artists, pop, and more. Community gigs. Led by experienced choir leader Jeannie Marsh. Starting Wednesday 6th February until the 3rd April Day & time: Wednesday evening 7.30 pm to 9 pm Duration: 9 weeks Cost: $90 if paid in full by end of first...

Posted by Simone on 10 Dec 2018

25th February – Spanish Croquettes

Learn how to cook Croquetas with Simone! Made with chicken, ham, fish, veggies… come along to learn how to cook this delicious Spanish dish called “Croquetas”! What do you need to bring: Gold coin donation Hunger notebook and pen Date and Time: Monday 25th February – 6.30-8...

Posted by Simone on 24 Sep 2018

Elwood Musical Tea Party – 2018

ESNLC has been organising Senior Festival annually since 2012. We invite everyone who is 55+ to our Elwood Musical Tea Party celebrate the multicultural richness of seniors from our community. Seniors will have the opportunity to enjoy world music from Mexico! To complement the music there will be an afternoon tea with sweet and savoury food from a variety of cuisines. This year, the Senior Festival will...

Posted by Simone on 19 Sep 2018

Pinaroo Presents

3 days of free activities where seniors show you how it’s done! Pinaroo Village 114 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter from Bath St) Open daily from 11am until 4pm with a Senior’s Art display from Pinaroo Residents and Vincent’s Art Studio Friday October 19th 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm – free BBQ 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm – Join Roomers Writing group and Philippa Armstrong in a memoir writing...