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2 fun upcoming events - Free taster classes and demonstrations

2 fun upcoming events – Free taster classes and demonstrations

We have 2 great events coming up in February where you can experience some of our classes via free class demonstrations, open classrooms and taster classes.

Open Day – Sat 2 February (10am-2pm)

Come along to our family friendly Open Day at the Carlingford Campus (263 Marsden Rd, Carlingford). 
There’s lots of FREE open classes and demonstrations held throughout the day! Plus, a petting zoo, face painting and sausage sizzle, so bring the whole family along!

You can experience:

  • Foreign Languages – Japanese & Spanish
  • Dancing – Jive, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Samba and Ballroom Dancing & Argentine Tango
  • Silver Jewellery Making
  • Drawing & Painting: Intuitive Drawing & Korean Brush Painting
  • Candle Making
  • Creative Writing
  • Sewing Basics
  • Flower Arrangement
  • Hatha Yoga
  • First Aid demonstrations, Blood Pressure Readings
  • Learn more about our accredited Career Training courses in Aged Care, Child Care, Business, Computing and English

Check out the full timetable here.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know if you can make it by registering for a free ticket here.

Seniors Week – Mon 18 Feb – Fri 22 Feb (3-5pm daily)

At Macquarie Community College, we strongly believe in lifelong learning! If you are 60 years old* and over, then you can come and experience our Seniors Week celebration.

Each day, we will have different FREE taster classes for you to take part in. Each class runs from 3-4pm and 4-5pm each day at our Carlingford Campus (263 Marsden Rd, Carlingford – except for Table Tennis at Marsfield).

You can experience:

  • Computer – Cyber Safety, How to Use Smartphones
  • Sport & Fitness: Yoga and Meditation, Dru Yoga, Table Tennis
  • Creative Writing: Introduction, Writing Memoirs
  • Flower Arrangement
  • Foreign Languages – Introduction to Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese
  • Life Coaching – Setting Goals in Retirement
  • Calligraphy – Create a bookmark
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Dressmaking – Introduction
  • Dancing – Jive, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Samba and Ballroom

Plus, each day we will enjoy a cultural afternoon tea together! Come along and take part in a fun filled week of activities.

Have a look at our timetable here.

Register: Sign up for your free classes by completing the registration form or call 1300 845 888.

*Seniors Week is for people over 60 years old, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders over the age of 50 or people over 50 that have a lifelong disability.