Commencing from 28 April Note: No session Monday 9 June public holiday. We are delighted to offer 3 early years programs in 2025.  Join in the fun!   Little Da Vincis  These sessions involve lots of fun craft activities including painting, drawing, cutting and pasting for your little one to enjoy and it's a great opportunity to catch up with other parents and carers. Most suitable for 3-to-5-year-olds.  When: Mondays 9.30-10am Cost: $20 per family / term Messy Playgroup  A sensory exploration for your little people. Leave the mess to us!  Suitable for all ages. When: Tuesdays 9:30-10:00am Cost: $30 per family / term Intergenerational Playgroup (Starts 14 May, 8 weeks) Please see our separate event to book. When: Wednesday 9:30am - 10:15am Cost: FREE Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Attention adventurers! Embark on a thrilling journey in our Youth Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League school holiday program!  Join Game Masters Chris and Kathryn along with other teen players for an epic one off adventure. Unleash your creativity and embark on a thrilling quest. If you have never played before or are an experienced player, you're welcome at this special afternoon event. This program is aimed at students from Year 7 onwards (12y+) Materials provided, but you can bring your own dice if you like.   INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/CARERS As part of TCH's Child Safe Policy, ALL under 18 unaccompanied participants must be signed in and out of attendance at programs by an authorised contact. Please use the emergency contact fields in the registration to designate additional contacts.  We understand older students may make arrangements to arrive for the program under their own steam, and any planned absences must be communicated in advance. This authority must be given at registration.  ALL participants must be signed out in person by an authorised contact.  Please contact TCH to discuss alternatives. When: Thursday 16th & 23rd January, 12:30pm - 4pm Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street Cost: FREE  Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Welcome to the launch of the 'Have a Chat' community table as part of the Australia-wide Chatty Cafe Scheme! The 'Have a Chat' community table aims to get people chatting to build and encourage social connections within the local community. We believe having a chat can brighten your day. This will be a catered event to celebrate the establishment of our very own 'Have a Chat' community table, with everyone in the community welcome to attend. Please rsvp by registering here! Cost: Free of Charge Where: Torquay Community House When: Tuesday 18 October

Celebrating National Mental Health Month Come and try this free gentle yoga session with Aleisja, no prior yoga experience is necessary ~ all ages and abilities are welcome. Aleisja Henry has eighteen years of personal yoga practice and over four years of yoga teaching experience. Combined with a background in mental health, environmental science and a career in the public service, Aleisja has a strong commitment to assisting people, community and the environment. Please book your ticket as places are limited. Cost: Free of Charge Where: Torquay Community House When: Tuesday 25 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm  

Celebrating National Mental Health Month Jess Bausch has experience in counselling, facilitating one on one counselling and holistic therapies sessions, including running weekly group guided meditations.  She sees mindfulness and meditation as a form of self care we can offer ourselves to help create balance in our nervous system. Guided wellbeing meditation - including sound , visualisation and reiki healing. Come as you are, no experience necessary! I'm not looking to train you to be a Buddhist monk, my intention is to support you to create your own feelings of calm, spaciousness, connection and peace with a touch of magic! Mindfulness and meditation are a form of self-care that we can offer ourselves to help create balance in our nervous system. BYO cushion and blanket.    Bookings essential  Where: Torquay Community House When: Friday 9 December

For participants 18 years and over.  TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS YOU MUST BE A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER AND LOGGED IN. STEP 1: IF YOU ARE NOT A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER HERE STEP 2: ONCE REGISTERED AS A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE LOGGED IN BY CHECKING THAT YOUR INITIALS APPEAR IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE PAGE. IF THEY DON'T, PLEASE LOG IN THERE, THEN CLICK "GET TICKETS" TO ENROL.   This fun and friendly book club is always open to new members 18+. When: every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Dates in Term 4 are 18th October, 15th November, 20th December. Cost: $10 quarterly Membership or $35 annual Membership. If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend an activity please contact Prue at: coordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or on the number below. Contact Details:  Please contact loretta.breheny@bigpond.com for the book list!

Celebrating National Mental Health Month in partnership with the SurfCoast Shire Council Come and try your hand at still life drawing - no experience necessary!  Enjoy being surrounded by flowers provided by Torquay Florist and Food from Feed Me surf Coast, as you explore different techniques at your own pace. Nibbles and sketching materials will be provided.  Open to community members of all abilities, with basic art supplies provided. Bookings essential as places are limited. Cost: FREE Where: Torquay Community House When: Tuesday 18 October, 6.30pm - 8.30pm  

Celebrating National Mental Health Month as part of the Art of the Minds Festival Sold Out! Lisa Kroesche Boyce of the The She Rebellion is a Life, Power, and Energy Coach, Author, Women’s Circle and Sound Healing Facilitator, Public Speaker, and Mental Health advocate hosting a free Sound Healing Session. Join in this deeply intentional sound healing session for a release of the mind and realignment of the soul. Some known benefits of sound healing are: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Aids sleep - Decreases inflammation in the body - Increases energy, clarity and mood Lisa will support you, throughout this 60-minute session, to become fully present and reconnect to your intuition for better mental and emotional health. BYO: Pillow, mat to lie on and a blanket or throw for extra comfort. No previous experience is necessary, come as you are. 18+ event. Cost: Free of Charge Where: Torquay Community House When: Friday 14 October, 9.30am - 10.30am To book please go to https://artoftheminds.org.au/event/sound-healing-session/

Celebrating National Mental Health Month as part of the Art of the Minds Festival How to make decisions easily, powerfully in your personal and professional life - even in challenging times. Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Do you feel lost, unable to make decisions, frustrated, unfulfilled, helpless - even angry? These outcomes can happen when we don't live according to what gives us inspiration, joy, connection and meaning: our own top authentic values. These unwanted types of emotions and experiences can also happen when we make decisions to live according to other people's values (such as our family's or cultural values), which we’ve learnt and put into place throughout our lives - which don’t align with who we really are. In this experiential workshop you have the opportunity to reflect upon and discover what is important to you related to your purpose and what you value most so you can make decisions easily in any area of your life – even in difficult times– knowing you are honouring who you really are. The facilitator Jeanine Bailey has over 25 years professional experience working with multi-national, blue chip, and influential organizations in Middle East, UK, Europe Australia, New Zealand. Jeanine passionately supports organisations and individuals to achieve their goals by working with people to step into their courage, assist them to unlock their hidden and powerful potential at a deep level paying attention to the whole person (emotions, thoughts, heart, spirit) combined with the neuroscience of coaching.  Cost: $15 donation to Foundation61 (workshop valued at $250) Where: Torquay Community House When: Thursday 13 October, 9am - 12pm To book please head on over to https://artoftheminds.org.au/event/purpose-and-values/

Celebrating National Mental Health Month as part of the Art of the Minds Festival Be empowered to learn the art of finger painting and the special techniques required to create your own masterpiece with award-winning artist & owner of JUZT art, Justine Martin. Designed and painted on canvas (A3), you'll finish with a frameable print you'll be proud of! Cost: $50 (incl all materials) Where: Torquay Community House When: Wednesday 12 October, 6pm - 9pm To book head on over to  https://artoftheminds.org.au/event/fingerpainting/  

The wise and fabulous Nikki from Staley Health will be facilitating a Health and Wellbeing Talk for community members this Sunday. Gain a deeper understanding of what wellness and wellbeing really look like in our day-to-day lives and learn ways to live a more conscious, happy and healthy life. Book your spot today! Nikki Staley has a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy, specialising in Metaphysical Science. She is an accredited Holistic Counsellor and Reiki Master and also runs a weekly Mediation here at TCH on Saturday mornings! Every attendee will receive a free Reiki valued at ($100).  To book contact Nikki on 0400 497 024 or go to her website at www.staleyhealth.com. Cost: $7 Where: Torquay Community House When: Sunday 9 October, 12pm - 1pm  

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS YOU MUST BE A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER AND LOGGED IN. STEP 1: IF YOU ARE NOT A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER HERE STEP 2: ONCE REGISTERED AS A HOUSE ACTIVITY MEMBER, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE LOGGED IN BY CHECKING THAT YOUR INITIALS APPEAR IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE PAGE. IF THEY DON'T, PLEASE LOG IN THERE, THEN CLICK "GET TICKETS" TO ENROL.   Another great initiative of Torquay Community House. Learn new life skills and/or just have a friendly catch up. When: Fridays, 1pm-4pm. Cost: House Activity Membership Required $10 quarterly Membership or $35 annual Membership. If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend an activity please contact Prue at: coordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or on the number below. Contact Details:  5261 2583 9am-2pm, Monday to Thursday.