From Monday 29 June, restrictions will be eased at our libraries and community centres to allow for a more flexible approach to using our services. In line with stage three of the State Government’s roadmap for recovery from COVID-19, the following will apply at all City of Salisbury library and community centre sites;
- The maximum capacity for visitors has been removed provided there is two square metres of space per person
- You are permitted to bring your own food and drink in
- Physical distancing of 1.5 metres and hygiene protocols will continue to be enforced
- Please keep the above in mind when visiting and contact (08) 8302 5449 if you have any questions.
The Mawson Centre is an expression of a vibrant community. This innovative facility fosters learning and overlooks the picturesque Sir Douglas Mawson Lake and UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus. The Centre's vision is to become a state of the art innovative Cultural Community Learning and Information Centre
For more information on the Mawson Centre and its programs, visit the Mawson Centre website.
Room Hire
The Mawson Centre has a variety of tutorial rooms, small meeting rooms and a lecture theatre available for commercial and community hire. Commercial hirers should contact the UniSA Facilities Team on 8302 5055. For community bookings, contact Community Development Coordinator Andrew Murray on 8302 5449. Please note there is no hall for hire.
Term 3 Programs
Game Making with Scratch
Commencing Thursday 6 August, 2020
3.45pm to 5pm
COST: $30 for all 6 sessions
For children aged strictly 7-10.
This short course (6 sessions) aims to teach students the fundamentals of scratch and game making through coding within a fun group environment. No experience with Scratch is required, but can be helpful. Sessions will be held on Thursdays after school weekly from 3:45pm to 5pm at the Mawson Centre, Room MC 2.03.
For more information and to register click here.
Create and Animate
Commencing Tuesday 18 August, 2020
3.45pm to 5pm
COST: $60 for all 12 sessions
For children strictly aged 8-11.
Do you have a passion for Animation? This short course (12 sessions) aims to teach students the fundamentals of animation through sketch and computing within a fun group environment. Participants will design and create their own animations using LEGO and Play-doh and cartoon characters through sketch, before bringing them to life using computer software and iPads. No experience with animation is required, but can be helpful. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays after school weekly from 3:45pm to 5pm at the Mawson Centre, Room MC 2.03.
For more information and to register click here.
Maggie Moo Music
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays
10am to 11am
For children aged 6 Months - 5 years
Music sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
E: michelleharrison@maggiemoomusic.com.au
Mawson Lakes Girl Guides
5 - 11 years: Thursdays 6.15pm to 7.30pm
10 - 17 years: Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Contact: Kerry Henderson 0402 859 625
Bollywood Dance
Saturdays 12pm to 2pm and Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm
Performance opportunities are provided for students
All age groups welcome
0425 761 360 or 0466 772 138
E: kalalayaadelaide@gmail.com
Punjabi Dance Group (NEW!)
Sundays
1pm to 3pm
All levels welcome
Contact Sukhpreet on 0430 211 823
Jane Grech Dance
Various classes between 9am to 1pm
Ballet 5 - 7 years
Dance Magic 3 - 5 years
FREE trial lesson for NEW students. 0408 847 759
admin@janegrechdancecentre.com.au
VARIED LEARNING PROGRAMS
Laptop Computer Club
Tuesdays
9.30am to 11.30am
Semi-structured, social environment. Covering range of topics
$2 per session
Term time only.
Senior’s Computer Class
Thursdays 9.30-11.30am
Learn new skills learning Laptops, IPads or Tablets
All levels welcome
$2 per session
Term time only
Language and Literacy - ESL
Wednesdays and Thursdays
9.30am to 11.30am
Conversational English
Gold Coin donation
Term time only
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Men’s Meet Up Group
4th Monday of the month
7.30pm to 9pm
All ages welcome, build meaningful connections
Contact Darren on 0414 545 935
www.meetup.com/en-AU/Adelaide-MensGroup/
MEGA
Mum's Exercise Group Australia
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
7.30pm to 8.30pm
FREE dance sessions for mums and your kids!
All fitness levels welcome
Please contact Candita on 0421 509 726
Tai Chi
Wednesdays
6.30pm and 8pm
For improved flexibility, leg strength, balance and relaxation.
All levels welcome
Contact Nazli nazli.jianfar@gmail.com
Mawson Lakes Striders
Walking Group
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30am to 9:30am
Meet at the Mawson Interchange (enclosed lounge area) with water and comfortable shoes.
FREE
0455 977 775 – Christine
0413 433 275- Trevor
Park Run: Mawson Lakes
Get Fit for FREE
Saturdays around the lake
8am
Run or walk 5km
Register at www.parkrun.com.au/register
INTEREST GROUPS
Mawson Lakes Probus Club (NEW!)
Meets once a month - Starts Friday 14 August
3pm to 5pm
Contact Wendy: President on 8260 1323
Combined Art Class: That Painting Place
Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am
Fridays 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm
Students provide own materials
0414 841 663 - Michele Rudd
3rd Drawer Art Studio (NEW!)
Senior’s full day art class
Saturdays monthly
9am to 5pm
Bookings essential
0434 406 220 Helen
Toastmasters
Improve your public speaking
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month
From 6.30pm
mawsonlakestoastmasters@gmail.com
Mawson Lakes Rotary Club
Tuesdays
7pm to 9pm
Contact Margaret
secretary@rotarymawsonlakes.org.au
Mawson Lakes Quilting Friends
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
9am to 5pm
All levels welcome, limited materials are available
0400 359 765- Brenda
Mawson Lakes Garden Club
Fourth Tuesday each month
7.30pm
Membership $20 per year. Monthly public meetings are gold coin donation.
8260 7077 - Linda Vining
Scrapbooking/ Cards Workshops
Saturdays, monthly and Thursday nights
Contact Debbie 8248 4530 /or 0413 990 656
Bookings essential
Mawson Lakes Photography Club
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
2nd Wednesday of each month
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Contact Peter president@mawsonlakesphotographyclub.org.au
Contact us
For more information about any of The Mawson Centre’s activities contact Andrew Murray - Coordinator: 8302 5449 or email.
www.mawsoncentre.org or https://www.facebook.com/TheMawsonCentre