Community Lifestyle
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Winter Warm Ups
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 Mawson Lakes is hosting an array of Winter Warm Up activities that will heat up the community throughout July and August. Defrost your fingertips and join the community in checking out the many activities on offer.
Astronomy for Everyone
Kids 5 to 12 can learn more about our solar system at the UniSA Planetarium. Parental supervision required. $4 per child and $6 per adult. Bookings essential on 8302 3138.
| Date: | Daily Monday 5th - Saturday 17th July (excluding Sundays) |
| Time: | 2 - 3pm |
| Where: | UniSA Planetarium |
Chess School
Winter is the perfect time to play a little Chess. Learn from scratch or meet with other Chess enthusiasts to hone your skills. Suitable for ages 5-17 years. $30 per person. Bookings essential 8252 2226 or admin@chessschoolsa.com.au
| Date: | Wednesday 7th July |
| Time: | 10am - 3pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Come N Try Tai Chi
Warm up this winter with a FREE introduction to Tai Chi. Learn the skills of this ancient martial art. Contact Meg for further details 0417 824 063.
| Date: | Tuesday 6th July and Wednesday 7th July |
| Time: | 6.30pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Digital Story Book Software Demo
Learn how to develop your own digital story book at this FREE demonstration workshop. Enquiries: jenmack9@bigpond.net.au
| Date: | Saturday 10th July and 14th August |
| Time: | 10am - 12.30pm (beginners) or 2 - 4pm (advanced) |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Endeavour College Student Art Exhibition
Come in and have a look a the variety of art produced by Endeavour students.
| Date: | Thursday 1st - 13th July (except Sundays) |
| Time: | 9am - 5pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Line Dancing - Beginners Steps
Learn some new moves with this introduction to Line Dancing. You'll be boot-scooting in no time with this 10 week course. Yee-ha! $5 per person. Bookings 8302 5449.
| Date: | Wednesdays from 14th July x 10 weeks |
| Time: | 7 – 8.30pm |
| Where: | UniSA K Building (near the Planetarium) |
The Magic of Science
Get ready for Chemical Catastrophes – a collection of some of the coolest chemistry demonstrations. And after that, stick around for the workshop where we look at enzyme action and indicators. $15/child, suits 5 – 15 year olds. Parent supervision required for kids under 12 years. Bookings essential 8302 5449.
| Date: | Tuesday 13th July |
| Time: | 1 - 3pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Weekend Scrap N Stamp
Get in touch with your crafty side with these weekend craft sessions. Learn to make your own birthday cards or start your own scrap book. Each session is $20pp (includes materials). Contact Naomi to make a booking 0408 838 391 or ideal@chariot.net.au
| Date: | Saturday 17th July (Card making), Saturday 21st August (Scrapbook layout) |
| Time: | 1.30 - 3.30pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Combined Art Classes
Enhance your artistic skills with an 8 week art course with well known and respected local artist, Michele Rudd. A choice of mediums, days and times available. $85 per person. Students provide own materials. Phone 8302 5449 to book.
| Date: | Classes commence week beginning 19th July |
| Time: | Mondays 9.30 – 11.30am, Wednesdays 7 – 9pm, Fridays 10am – 12pm or 1 – 3pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Life Coaching with Creative Art Techniques
A 10 week course of self-discovery and expression through creative art techniques and life coaching methods. Contact Vaughn 0450 694 850 for details and to register.
| Date: | Wednesdays beginning 21st July |
| Time: | 7 – 9pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Basic Computer Skills
Learn more about basic computing skills. Understand the equipment and how it can benefit you. Discover the Internet and Email. 6 week courses available at $80 per person. Contact 8302 5449 for details and to register.
| Date: | Tuesdays beginning 27th July |
| Time: | 10am – 12pm (Basic Computing for Novices) or 12.30 – 2.30pm (Internet & Email) |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Indian Dance – Classical to Bollywood
Have some fun and learn more about the Indian Culture with dance classes. Running for 10 weeks you will gain some fitness and understanding of this style of dance. $100 per person, or $12.50 per session. Comfortable clothing and flat shoes required. Enquiries to Harnie 0430 558 337 or miss.harnie@gmail.com
| Date: | Fridays beginning 23rd July |
| Time: | 7 – 8pm |
| Where: | UniSA K Building (next to the Planetarium) |
Kids Dance – Various classes
A fantastic way for kids to expel some energy and gain some coordination. There is a Dance Magic class for kids 3-5 years and Ballet classes for 5-7 years running throughout term 3. $80 per term. FREE trial lesson for new students. Bookings essential 0408 847 759 or jgdc@optusnet.com.au
| Date: | Saturdays beginning 31st July |
| Time: | 9am – 12.15pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Community Safety Expo - local experts, local help!
A must for all members of the community. Keep safety at the top of your mind in every aspect of your life, including personal safety, home safety, workplace safety, senior safety and child safety. FREE ENTRY. Exhibitor enquiries and registration welcome 8302 5449.
| Date: | Thursday 29th July |
| Time: | 5 - 8pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Come N Try Meditation
Relax your body and mind at this FREE introduction to Meditation. Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat is required. For details phone 8302 5449 or 0431 125 820.
| Date: | Thursday 22nd July and 19th August |
| Time: | 6.30 - 7.45pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
C'mon get Happy!
Get in control of your happiness! A great personal development session. $39 per person (includes refreshments, workbooks and tools). Contact Audrey 0422 242 790 to book.
| Date: | Wednesday 28th July |
| Time: | 2 - 4pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
SALA Art Exhibition: Identity Inside Out
An art exhibition celebrating young people’s inner spirit with the outside community.
| Date: | Open Daily Monday 2nd August – 15th August (except Sundays) |
| Time: | 9am – 5pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Speed Reading – Double your speed in 2 hours!
A FREE trial workshop which will have you speed reading in no time. A great skill for people studying or conducting research. Bookings essential, contact Maria 7127 4938
| Date: | Thursday 5th August |
| Time: | 7 – 9pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Dyslexia CAN be overcome quickly
A FREE trial workshop to assist those with Dyslexia. Bookings essential, contact Maria 7127 4938
| Date: | Friday 6th August |
| Time: | 7 – 9pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Makeup Made Easy
Learn to apply makeup like a professional. Step by step, easy to follow application. Shape your face with blush and highlighters. Create natural or more sophisticated eye looks.
Register at www.wea-sa.com.au
| Date: | Sunday 8th August |
| Time: | 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
Science Week Events
Forensic Science - Fact or Fiction. Learn more about what we see on TV crime shows like CSI. Is it fact or fiction? Lets discover the truth. Free registration: 8302 5449
| Date: | Tuesday 17th August |
| Time: | 7 – 9pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
On the Couch - Science Week Forum. Friendly, informative session with young scientists Dr Karen Humphry, Dr Matt Haren and Dr Alice Rumbold covering nutrition, male and female reproductive health. Free registration: 8302 5449
| Date: | Thursday 19th August |
| Time: | 7 – 9pm |
| Where: | The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes |
There are also a number of groups which meet regularly at The Mawson Centre. Contact Annie Payne 8302 5449 for more information.
| Over 50s Group | Indoor Bowls | Mah Jong Group |
| New Parents Group | Mawson Lakes Walking Group | Board Game Group |
| Book Worm Book Club | Quilting Group | Mawson Lakes Business Group |
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