CityEast Community College

Stinging insect, damaged paws? Cryptic crosswords can seem dauntingly nonsensical at first glance. Some people get cryptic crosswords and others, well, just don’t. But solving a crossword only requires two things; a bit of patience and some understanding of the basic rules and tricks of the trade. Enrol now and learn the tricks of the trade, but beware it is addictive! This course is designed for beginners to cryptic crosswords and those who want to revise their basic skills. answer... [More]

The ukulele is one of the most versatile, least expensive and easiest to learn of the stringed instruments. Learn how to play simple tunes as you explore the history of the ukulele, musical genres common to the ukulele and various styles of playing. You do not need to be able to read music, but will in fact become familiar with printed chord charts as well as learning a variety of strums and styles of playing. During the course short video clips will be shown on well known and excel... [More]

Tai Chi is a gentle health improvement exercise suitable for all ages. It improves balance and co-ordination, strengthens the legs and back, increases circulation and energy throughout the body, creates a feeling of well-being and encourages harmony of both mind and body. As a healing art, Tai Chi is beneficial for stress management, prevention of occupational diseases and the promotion of postural awareness. Materials Please wear loose comfortable clothing. . [More]

This course is for beach-lovers who would like to gain a greater awareness of the ocean environment and grow their confidence in deeper water and waves. Don’t let your current lack of confidence hold you back from enjoying Australia’s favourite playground this summer! Developed using the most up-to-date evidence-based ocean safety knowledge and OceanFit’s proven competency-based progression model, this course will take you from toe-dipper to confident bodysurfer. In five fun action-... [More]

Combining athleticism with ancient traditions, dragon boat racing is a great way to get fit while working in a friendly, team environment. Learn basics of the sport as you paddle around scenic Blackwattle bay and surrounds. Dragon Boating is a safe water sport, provided everyone heeds the expert advice of the coaches. We train where we are never far from land. However, course participants should be able to swim 50m with confidence. Materials Water Bottle – you will get very thirsty ... [More]

Knitting is undergoing a major revival. In this beginner’s class experiment with a variety of yarns as you learn to cast on and off, the basic stitches (garter, purl, rib and stocking stitch), how to read and follow a pattern and change colours. Also covered are the elements and principles of design in knitting and how to enrich your knitted surface with beads. Materials 1 set of big needles (7.5mm -10.5m) knitting needles 1 X 50gm ball of pure wool (8ply) Pen and paper Melinda will... [More]

This bodysurfing workshop will take you back to the basics of bodysurfing before developing the technique that will have you bodysurfing unbroken waves in no time. If you’ve always watched people at the beach having fun bodysurfing and thought to yourself “I’d love to be able to do that” – then this workshop is for you. You’ll learn about: wave dynamics, how they’re formed and which ones are best for bodysurfing; where to swim to get the best waves; body position, speed and timing; ... [More]

Ice skating is an elegant way to build fitness, strength and co-ordination. Learn the basics skills of ice skating and enjoy an informal, relaxed activity on an Olympic sized skating rink. Course fee includes skate hire, 45min of instruction and 45min of free skating. Participants are welcome to come to the rink for an additional 1 1/2 hour weekly practice. Learning Outcomes gained an awareness of safety issues associated with skating on ice; learned how to stand up, start and stop ... [More]

Enjoy a fun packed energetic day on Sydney harbour, as you learn the fundamental principals of yacht sailing. Our friendly sailing instructor will make sure your day is heaps of fun and we bet you can’t wait to go sailing again. Suitable for beginners, as well as those with some previous experience, this course offers practical experience in manoeuvring under sail, safety at sea, sailing terminology, sailing rules, basic navigation, knots and more. Gain an understanding of what is r... [More]

Enjoy the magic moments of early mornings on the water as you learn the fundamentals skills of rowing in a team. Complete novices as well as those with some previous experience are welcome to join this ultimate team activity. Participants must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water as a safety requirement. Rowing is the ideal aerobic sport for the entire body as it is low impact and low injury. Please note: Rowing will take place rain or shine. Should weather conditions (high win... [More]