Hawthorn Community House in collaboration with Melbourne School of Philosophy is delighted to offer an interactive series of three talks that have been designed for people wondering about life’s bigger questions, or for those who may be interested in Philosophy itself, but have little or no experience with the subject. The course is intended to give a simple ‘snapshot’ of how philosophy may be made practical. We will introduce teachings from Greece, India, and China, and through them seek to encourage and enliven our own feeling of wonder. We seek not to provide answers, but to encourage the spirit of inquiry.
Wednesdays 10.30am-12.00pm, starting
Term 1, 22/2 (6wk) $90
Term 2, 24/5 (5wk) $75
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
PHILOSOPHY BEGINS IN WONDER
SHORT STORY BOOK
CLUB
This group is for older people to meet and discuss short stories, discover new authors and share a love of reading and exploring literature.
Tuesdays fortnightly, 10.30am–12.30pm, starting
Term 1, 31/1 (5wk) $60 (MAC)
Term 2, 2/5 (5wk) $60 (MAC)
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
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*Concession rate available with My Aged Care referral
CINEMA
& CHAT
A fortnightly event where our host Maree will select a movie to watch from the extensive SBS on Demand catalogue. A great opportunity to connect with others and participate in engaging discussions. Maree has run our Short Story Book Club for many years and is well versed in finding interesting angles for conversation. It’s so simple, first watch the film at home, and then join us for a discussion in person.
Mondays fortnightly, 11am–12pm, starting
Term 1, 6/2 (5wk) $60 (MAC)
Term 2, 24/4 (5wk) $60 (MAC)
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
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*Concession rate available with My Aged Care referral
LIFELONG LEARNING MEETINGS
For older people who are keen to learn, share stories and make new friends. Program includes armchair travels to faraway places, History of Puffing Billy, History of Australia Post and much more.
Hawthorn Community House
Thursdays (weekly) 1.30pm–3.30pm, starting
Term 1, 2/2 (10wk) $45 (MAC)
Term 2, 27/4 (9wk) $45 (MAC)
Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
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Ashburton Community Centre
Fridays (fortnightly) 1.30pm–3.30pm, starting
Term 1, 17/2 (4 sessions) $25 (MAC)
Term 2, 28/4 (5 sessions) $25 (MAC)
Location: 160 High St, Ashburton
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hawthorn peppercorn club
For older people who are keen to learn, share stories and make new friends. Program includes armchair travels to faraway places, History of Puffing Billy, History of Australia Post and much more.
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Wednesdays 12pm - 2.45pm, starting
Term 1, 1/2, $10 per session
including lunch and entertainment.
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
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A new group to help you start your journey with iPads, exploring the variety of functions this device offers. Progress at your pace in a relaxed and friendly environment. BYO iPad.
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Thursday 10.30am – 12.00pm
Term 3: 20/7 (9wk) $45 (MAC)
Term 4: 5/10 (11wk) $45 (MAC)
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd​
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*Concession rate available with My Aged Care referral
IPADs for
BEGINNERs
A group that explores the variety of opportunities and functions this device has to offer. Learn about and practice iPad functions to enable you to get the most out of using it at home. Progress at your pace in a relaxed and friendly environment. BYO iPad.
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Thursdays 1pm - 2.30pm, starting
Term 1, 2/2 (10wk) $45*
Term 2, 27/4 (9wk) $45*
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd​
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*Concession rate available with My Aged Care referral
IPADS AT YOUR PACE
-CONT'D
A series of fortnightly sessions to assist you to write about your life and to provide useful ideas and strategies to ensure your writing comes to life on the page. Life writing topics, readings from published memoirs and stories shared by the participants will inspire group members to recall their own personal histories. So often we find that one person’s memory brings back a flood of recollections in another. There is much joy in finding your own voice and the right words to express your experiences.
Tuesdays fortnightly, 1pm–3pm, starting
Term 1, 14/2 (4wk), $40 per semester
Term 2, 9/5 (5wk), $50 per semester
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Location: Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Rd
RENDEVOUZ TO WRITE
This program offers a broad range of imaginative topics to make it easy and fun to start your writing journey. Writers are individually linked to an encourager, who reads the writer's work and offers constructive feedback.
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Contact us for details.
LIFE WRITING
MEN'S Discussion GROUP
Our Men's Conversation group is a small and lively male–only discussion group where older men chat and share their knowledge and experience in a supportive environment. The group fosters a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, with a greater interest in life after retirement.
1st & 3rd Fridays every month, 10am–12pm,
starting 3/2,
Gold coin
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Location: 32 Henry Street