Majura Women’s Group Program
Providing opportunities for friendship and creative outlet for women with young children. Come along on Wednesdays during school term from 9.30am to 12:30. We meet at the Downer Community Centre. Low cost childcare provided. New members are always welcome.
Please note that presently due to Social Distancing Regulations we will have to cap our numbers at some point. Places will be on a first come first served basis each week. Please make yourself familiar with current ACT Health Recommendations before attending. You are required to checkin using the CBR app.
Term 1 2021
Wednesdays 3rd February
| Welcome session and Games Welcome to Majura Women's Group for 2021! Join us for a fun introduction and games session! All welcome |
10th February
| T Shirt Decorating Today we will break out the puffy paints to decorate shirts. We have a number of small shirts in different sizes but you're welcome to BYO also. All welcome |
16th February
| UFO- Unfinished Objects Bring an item that you haven’t quite managed to find time to finish. Be it an earlier craft project from this term, or something of your own. Enjoy some uninterrupted time to Get Stuff Done! All welcome |
24th February
| Paper Craft This week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for a fabulous session of paper craft. Bring photos with you, or you can add them later. All welcome |
3rd March
| Decorated Tote Bags Come and join us as we jazz up some tote bags. Make your bag show off your personal style! All welcome |
10th March | Terrariums Judy our committee member will help us create a beautiful terrarium. Members only event, please book in via EventBrite |
17th March
| Calligraphy Join us to work on your calligraphy skills and learn to create beautiful written art. All welcome |
24th March | Zumba with Naomi Join us for the final session of the year, as we go out with a high energy Zumba party with Naomi! All Welcome |
31st March | Pilates with Belinda Join us for a session of stretching and strengthening with Belinda from Body Intelligence. All are welcome to attend the session but the Pilates will not be suitable for pregnant participants. All welcome |
Term 2 2021
Wednesdays 21st April 9:30am | Internet Safety with ThinkUKnow Our children are growing up with a very different level of access to the internet than previous generations. We're really looking forward to welcoming ThinkUKnow for a discussion about how we can keep our kids safe online. All welcome. |
28th April 9:30am | Perinatal Wellbeing Centre This week we will be having a discussion about parenthood and mental health, and hearing about the services of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. After this discussion we will make some Playdough to take home. All welcome |
5th May 9.30am | Postpartum Exercise with Empower Exercise Physiology and Canvas Art Today we welcome Tori who will be elaborating on the benefits of postpartum exercise. Afterwards we will run a short session applying one of our photos to a canvas. Bring an 8 x 10 inch photo, or alternatively you can email one to us for printing, the week before the session. All welcome |
12th May 9.30am | Staying Warm for Less with ACTSMART ACTSMART are a wealth of energy efficiency information for us in the ACT. This week they will be talking to us about how to keep your home warm for winter without breaking the bank. A win for your pocket and the environment! All welcome |
19th May 9.30am | Yoga and Meditation Stretch, relax, and learn to de-stress as we learn some yoga and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat and drink bottle. All welcome |
26th May 9.30am | Self Defence with Mara This week we are pleased to welcome back our former member Mara, from Turnbull Marrtial Arts Academy, who will be leading us in a practical session of Self Defence All welcome |
2nd June 9.30am | Paper Craft with Anne Always a favourite session, Anne from Close to My Heart will be back to teach us more of her many papercraft skills. All welcome |
9th June 9.30am | Exercise with SistaPT Come ready for a workout as we have a fabulous exercise session with lovely Linda from SistaPT. Linda's sessions are always lots of fun. Don't forget your drink bottle! All Welcome |
16th June 9.30am | Crochet Two of our very talented committee members, Sarah and Kat, will be leading us through this introductory session of crochet. All welcome |
23rd June 9.30am | Shoe Decorating Finishing up term two we'll be having a go at decorating shoes! We will provide some pairs of canvas shoes but you are also welcome to BYO All Welcome |
Term 3 2021
Wednesdays 14th July 9:30am | Planter Stands Join us for some handywoman carpentry as we assemble stylish planter stands. EVENT BRITE EVENT: Limited tickets available for members only. |
21st July 9:30am | Adult Drama / Improvisation Explore your inner dramatic side, as we try out a lesson of drama and improvisation, it is sure to be an entertaining morning. All welcome |
28th July 9.30am | Line Dancing with Julie We are delighted to welcome back Julie from National Capital Bootscooting. We always have a fabulous time learning to line dance with Julie. All welcome |
4th August 9.30am. | Acrylic Pour Join us to try out the beautiful art of acrylic pour. EVENT BRITE EVENT: Limited tickets available for members only. |
11th August 9.30am | Zumba with Naomi It is always a party when we Zumba with Naomi! Come along and have a go, all are welcome to this fun filled high energy session. Don't forget your drink bottle! All welcome |
18th August 9.30am | Coaster Tile This week we will be making a set of coaster tiles. All welcome |
25th August 9.30am | STEM Kits and AGM Find your inner scientist and join us for some solar powered fun. This session will be followed by our Annual General Meeting. All welcome |
1st September 9.30am | Tie Dye We'll be embracing the colourful spirit of the sixties this week as we get groovy with tie dye techniques. All Welcome |
8th September 9.30am | Unfinished Objects Choose your own adventure this week! Bring along an unfinished project or find something to do in the cupboard. Enjoy some uninterrupted time to get things done. All welcome |
15th September 9.30am | Paper Craft with Anne from Close to My Heart Finishing up term three we have the perennially popular activity of Paper Craft with lovely Anne, from Close to My Heart All Welcome |
Supported by the Act Government