Category: News
Stay Active & Yoga for All – Join us online!
If you are currently enrolled in an exercise class at the Centre that’s part of our Stay Active or Yoga for All live-streamed bundle classes you will be sent links to continue enjoying these classes at home. For members who aren’t already signed up to an exercise class and would like to join us online, you can purchase a Stay Active Online […]
Ashburton Community Centre closed from tomorrow, Friday August 6
Unfortunately, due to the restrictions announced today by the Premier, our Centre will be closed from tomorrow, Friday August 6 for the duration of the lockdown. Similar to the last lockdown, here is what will be happening while the Centre is closed: Live-Streamed or Online Classes & Activities If you attend a class or activity which […]
Our Centre re-opens from tomorrow, Wednesday 28 July
The easing of the Victorian Government’s lock down restrictions from 11.59pm tonight means that we are able to re-open on Centre and welcome back our classes and activities from tomorrow, Wednesday 28 July. Please note the following – Classes and activities back at the Centre have a limit of 10 people (per space). If you […]
Ashburton Community Centre closed from tomorrow, Friday July 16
Unfortunately, due to the restrictions announced today by the Premier, our Centre will be closed for the next five days beginning tomorrow, Friday July 16. Here is what will be happening while the Centre is closed: Live-Streamed or Online Classes & Activities If you attend a class or activity which is either online or live-streamed, we […]
More classes now back at the Centre!
With the further easing of some of the Victorian Government’s lock down restrictions from 11.59pm tonight we are now able to run our small group exercise classes. This includes all of our yoga and pilates classes. At this stage we are unable to run Jenny’s larger ‘Exercise to Music’ and ‘Keep Fit Strength and Conditioning’ (Tuesday & Friday classes) […]
Our Centre re-opens tomorrow, Friday June 11
The easing of some of the Victorian Government’s lock down restrictions from 11.59pm tonight means that we are able to offer some activities and classes back at the Centre from Friday. We are hopeful that restrictions will continue to ease later next week so that we can bring more classes and activities back to the Centre, […]
Centre closed for lockdown from Friday May 28, 2021
Unfortunately, due to the restrictions announced today by the Acting Premier, our Centre will be closed beginning tomorrow, May 28 2021. Here is what will be happening while the Centre is closed: Live-Streamed or Online Classes & Activities If you attend a class or activity which is either online or live-streamed, we are planning to continue […]
Updated COVID Safe Measures at our Centre
The Ashburton Community Centre has a COVID-Safe plan which is in line with all current Government guidelines. Please see our website for any further updates to these measures. This includes the following measures (as of March 22, 2021): Record keeping – only people enrolled in classes and activities should attend any class or activity. Roll-taking […]
Launch of our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan
On Friday March 5 our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan was officially launched. We would like to thank the community and our members for their feedback and contribution to the direction of our Centre. Download the 2021 -2023 Strategic Plan Summary Download the full 2021-2023 Strategic Plan
Office Closure & Reopening for 2021
Our office will be closed from Friday December 18, re-opening on Monday January 18 at 9am. Enrolments will also open on Monday January 18th 2021 through our website, over the phone or via email. There will be no over the counter enrolments for Term 1, our Centre will be open only for those who are […]
Class Formats at ACC
The Ashburton Community Centre is offering classes and activities in three different formats in 2021 – on site, a livestream broadcast, and dedicated online class: Onsite Class/Activity Classes delivered at the Centre or at an alternative venue with class capacity limits and social distancing requirements as per the current COVID guidelines. Online – Live Stream […]
We need your feedback
The Ashburton Community Centre (ACC) provides a range of classes, activities and events for the community. We are currently undertaking strategic planning for our future. Our current Strategic Plan, available here, expires at the end of this year. We are keen to hear from the local community about the direction/s we should be taking. This […]
Enrolments for Term 4 are now open!
We hope you’ll find something in our program to keep you busy and engaged this Term with all classes, events and activities resuming online via Zoom. Please note that if you were attending a class is Term 3, you will need to re-enrol in your class for Term 4. You will receive the updated Zoom link to […]
Free holiday activities start today
Here’s what we have on offer via Zoom: Monday September 21 9.30am Yoga and Pilates 9.30am Fit for You Tuesday September 22 9.30am Exercise to Music 10.45am Keep Fit Strength & Conditioning 11am Tech Session: Overview of Zoom Wednesday September 23 9.30am Yoga and Pilates 3pm Feel Good Flicks: His Girl Friday Thursday September 24 […]
Join us for Feel Good Flicks
Join us online for an upbeat, light, fun, feel good movie and after-movie banter on the movie and anything else that takes your fancy! A great opportunity to escape and connect and have some afternoon R&R. Run fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon. BYO popcorn, choc-top or glass of wine. 3pm – 5pm Movie streamed on […]
Now Available: ‘Phone In’ Option for Classes, Groups & Activities
What is it? Ashburton Community Centre is happy to be able to now offer an easy dial-in service to any of our online classes and activities. All you need is your regular landline or your mobile phone – no internet or other tech devices required! What will you experience? You will be able to hear […]
The Ashburton Community Centre, reopening July 13 for Term 3
Despite the easing of restrictions which have been announced that would allow our Centre to open from June 1st, our Centre’s management has made the decision to say physically closed until Term 3. Term 3 begins on Monday July 13 and we have begun the planning process to reopen our Centre on that date with […]
Preview Week 2: Online Classes and Activities on Zoom
Before we launch into our Term 2 program of online classes and activities, join us during the break to try out the Zoom platform, connect with our tutors, staff and other members of the Centre. Here’s our timetable of free sessions for next week and the links to join. Please click on the link 5 to […]
Preview Week 1: Online Classes and Activities on Zoom
Before we launch into our Term 2 program of online classes and activities, join us during the break to try out the Zoom platform, connect with our tutors, staff and other members of the Centre. Here’s our timetable of free sessions for next week. These sessions are open to all members, so take a look. Members, […]
Getting Started with Zoom for Online Classes & Activities
Ashburton Community Centre is joining Zoom to keep connected! What is Zoom? Zoom is essentially a video conferencing tool where you have a host (your tutor), and participants are invited to join the ‘meeting’ and you can see each other on screen. It’s not exactly like being in the same room, but we think it’s […]
Introducing Our Tech Helpline
**Please note that one online Tech Helpline is no longer running. We do however have free one-on-one support, tech guides for beginners and classes for our members as part of our Tech Savvy for seniors, find out more here >** Our Centre has established a Tech Helpline to help our members get online. Run by […]
Important Notice – ACC closed from Friday March 20
This is an important update about the Ashburton Community Centre’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. With our priority being the wellbeing of our members, tutors, volunteers and staff we will be closing the Centre from the end of business this Friday March 20, with the view to re-open for Term 2 a week later […]
Over 50? Be rewarded at the Ashburton Community Centre
Would you like to quickly and easily earn $20 credit at the Ashburton Community Centre? Would you like to become more tech savvy? Are you over 50 years old? The beginning of a new year is a great time to explore some wonderful online resources to help you become more tech savvy, and be rewarded […]
Seeking new Committee of Management Members
September 30, 2019 From our Vice-President… We invite you to join our Committee of Management (CoM) As a not-for-profit organisation we are governed by a volunteer committee who are members of the local community, Centre participants and interested persons who wish to have an input into the policy and direction of the Centre. The day-to-day management of […]