Adult Learners Week, September 1 to September 8, isn’t far away offering a range of events and activities at Brimbank libraries, neighbourhood houses and community centres.
On Monday, September 2, the Duke Street Community House is holding an LGBTQIA+ cooking class, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Also on Monday is an age pension income support program from 1pm to 2pm at the Westvale Community Centre in Kings Park, and a bibliotherapy for wellbeing session at the Deer Park Library from 2pm to 3pm, giving adults the opportunity to learn about the therapeutic effect of reading stories and poems.
On Tuesday, September 3, the Keilor Library is hosting an introduction to Microsoft Excel session from 10am to 12pm, teaching participants to create and edit spreadsheets.
On Wednesday, September 4, the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is hosting one of the headline events from 4pm to 5pm, with the Let’s Talk Food class, with professionals from HealthStin advising participants how to improve their eating habits and overall health.
A sewing program will also be held on Wednesday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at the Delahey Community Centre.
On Friday, September 6, the Delahey centre plays host again, with a DIY greenhouse workshop from 10.30am to 12pm.
The weekend is full of action too, headlined by a painting class at the St Albans Library on Saturday, September 7, from 2pm to 3pm. Aboriginal artist, Aimee McCartney, will teach how to paint artwork using her unique, intricate, and eye-catching style.
Brimbank deputy mayor Jae Papalia said Adult Learners Week has opportunities for everyone to learn something new.
“Adult Learners Week is a great opportunity to explore your interests and maybe learn a new skill. The program has been carefully curated so that there’s plenty on offer. What you learn, you get to take home and hopefully that sparks further interest and learning,” she said.
Gerald Lynch
