Aspley Classes for Seniors is an important initiative of the Aspley Uniting Church together with St Dympna’s Aspley Parish & the Anglican Aspley & Albany Creek Parish to provide gentle exercise, arts and crafts, games, languages, basic computers and more in friendly social gatherings.
A great team of volunteers are involved in providing these services and have ensured that ACFS has completed 24 successful years of service.
The retiring Chairman's report for 2018 is available here:
We welcome our new Chairman Ken Beer,
Ken was elected at our Annual General Meeting in February this year.
The dates for Classes in 2019 are now published on the "CONTACTS/FORMS" page.
Would you like to be part of the Aspley Classes for Seniors team?
Aspley Classes for Seniors is administered and run by dedicated volunteers. We need more volunteers. There are several ways you can assist:
Aspley Classes for Seniors aims to provide social and educational opportunities for the “over-50s” in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Some 200 ”seniors” enrol each term in the classes offered, and we are always interested in extending the range of courses offered. Do let us know if you have an interest not represented here.
Most classes are 90 mins duration once /week, with four seven-week terms in each year (corresponding to the school terms).
Most classes cost $20 per term (seven lessons per term). Casual attendance is sometimes available at $4 per class or lecture or $5.00 for the computer classes for casual attendees.
In January or February each year there is a “Term 1 enrolment morning” when those wishing to attend enrol in the classes of their choice. There are enrolment days for Terms 2, 3 & 4. The dates for the 2018 Enrolments are shown on the Calendar Page.
Prior to each term there will be further opportunities for returning students to re-enrol and for new students to attend and register their interest in the courses of their choice. Enrolment Form Download is from the Contacts Page
Those who cannot attend an enrolment morning may make arrangements by telephone or email. See also the Contacts Page.
Would you like to be part of a friendly group meeting together regularly to play the piano? Whether you learnt to play long ago or began as a senior this is an opportunity to play and listen to others in a supportive, encouraging environment. This New Piano Club will meet on Thursdays. For more information see Course Details.
Details of courses, and other enrolment information may be found on the following pages. Courses are arranged by general topic, namely:
Arts and Crafts
Computers
Games and Exercise
Languages
Needlework
Other Classes (Reading)
Click on the HIGHLIGHTED WORDS to see course details
Date of last edit: 17/10/2016
A great team of volunteers are involved in providing these services and have ensured that ACFS has completed 24 successful years of service.
The retiring Chairman's report for 2018 is available here:
We welcome our new Chairman Ken Beer,
Ken was elected at our Annual General Meeting in February this year.
The dates for Classes in 2019 are now published on the "CONTACTS/FORMS" page.
Would you like to be part of the Aspley Classes for Seniors team?
Aspley Classes for Seniors is administered and run by dedicated volunteers. We need more volunteers. There are several ways you can assist:
- Tutor. We presently have a vacancy for a qualified tutor to run our Yoga class.
- Committee member. The Committee is comprised of volunteers from three local Church parishes: The Aspley Uniting Church, St Dympna's Catholic Parish at Aspley and the Aspley-Albany Creek Anglican Parish, plus the general community. The Committee is responsible for planning and resourcing the various classes and locations. There are currently several vacancies on the Committee, with more pending. Can you help?
- Administrative helper. We also have a support group of administrative helpers who set up the class facilities. More helpers are welcome.
Aspley Classes for Seniors aims to provide social and educational opportunities for the “over-50s” in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Some 200 ”seniors” enrol each term in the classes offered, and we are always interested in extending the range of courses offered. Do let us know if you have an interest not represented here.
Most classes are 90 mins duration once /week, with four seven-week terms in each year (corresponding to the school terms).
Most classes cost $20 per term (seven lessons per term). Casual attendance is sometimes available at $4 per class or lecture or $5.00 for the computer classes for casual attendees.
In January or February each year there is a “Term 1 enrolment morning” when those wishing to attend enrol in the classes of their choice. There are enrolment days for Terms 2, 3 & 4. The dates for the 2018 Enrolments are shown on the Calendar Page.
Prior to each term there will be further opportunities for returning students to re-enrol and for new students to attend and register their interest in the courses of their choice. Enrolment Form Download is from the Contacts Page
Those who cannot attend an enrolment morning may make arrangements by telephone or email. See also the Contacts Page.
Would you like to be part of a friendly group meeting together regularly to play the piano? Whether you learnt to play long ago or began as a senior this is an opportunity to play and listen to others in a supportive, encouraging environment. This New Piano Club will meet on Thursdays. For more information see Course Details.
Details of courses, and other enrolment information may be found on the following pages. Courses are arranged by general topic, namely:
Arts and Crafts
Computers
Games and Exercise
Languages
Needlework
Other Classes (Reading)
Click on the HIGHLIGHTED WORDS to see course details
Date of last edit: 17/10/2016
