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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 12 Nov 2018

Love Your Gut Workshop Series

The 4 Ks of fermentation! Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria so by consuming fermented foods you are adding beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your overall intestinal flora, increasing the health of your gut microbiome and digestive system and enhancing the immune system. In these community workshops you will learn how to ferment. You will walk away with information and a jar of homemade...

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...

Posted by Simone on 18 Sep 2018

Authentic Movement- New starting 1st October

Authentic Movement is about letting your body do the talking. It is an alternative to talking therapy that is more profound and has long term gain. It is an opportunity to dive deep in to your thoughts and feelings and to release what ever needs releasing. It is a simple yet powerful practice that involves a mover and a witness. The mover moves from the feelings in his or her body whilst being witnessed...

Posted by Simone on 17 Sep 2018

Warrior Kids!

Creating Inspiring Warriors aged 7 – 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 10 x 75 minute sessions, empowering children to build their self-esteem and capacity to ‘self-regulate’ over the course of the program. Starting Monday 15th...

Posted by Simone on 27 Aug 2018

Yoga Nidra

Free SESSIONS to ESNLC members! Every Friday morning starting 24th August 2018 until the end of 2018 the wonderful Pat will be volunteering as a Yoga Nidra facilitator to support volunteers and members. There is a choice of 3 appointment times, 9.30am, 10.15am or 11am and sessions go for 45minutes. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or large towel to lie on, and a blanket, wrap, etc., to cover yourselves...

Posted by Simone on 13 Aug 2018

Small Business Development Series

Create a Website for your Small Business (Intro) No experience necessary. An introduction to creating your own website for your small business. Using WordPress, introduction to HTML (language for creating web pages) and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and an introduction to selling online. Mondays 7-9pm for 4 weeks starting 27th August. Cost: $25 for the 4 week course. Click here for more...

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...