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Gönyeli SAM

Gönyeli Social Activity Centre (SAM)

Gönyeli SAM is the centre where our municipality holds culture, arts, sports and education courses for people of every age. Its work began in 2012; its building, built with the European Union’s contribution, opened in 2014.

The centre has 1,518 m² of indoor space with a multi-purpose hall, culture-arts and handicraft workshops, classrooms and a robotics and coding room. The participants’ painting, ceramics and photography exhibitions and music recitals are also held here.

Today SAM offers 10 courses for adults and 12 for children. You will find the timetable, the fees and how to register below.

Registration and information: 0533 825 32 55

Aerial view of the Gönyeli Social Activity Centre building

Courses

Below you will find a short description of each course, its days and times and its fee. Choose to see only the courses for adults or for children.

Registration and information: 0533 825 32 55

  • Pilates 50+

    Adults Ages 50 and over

    Pilates classes prepared for people aged 50 and over, gentle on the joints. They help to improve posture and to keep flexibility and balance.

    Monday
    07:30–08:1508:15–09:0009:00–09:4509:45–10:30
    Thursday
    07:30–08:1508:15–09:0009:00–09:4509:45–10:30

    Gönyeli 1,200 ₺Others 1,500 ₺ 2 a week (1 h)

  • Yoga

    Adults

    Classes that rest the body and the mind with breathing, stretching and relaxation. There are morning and evening groups.

    Monday
    18:30–19:30
    Wednesday
    08:00–09:0017:30–18:3018:30–19:30
    Saturday
    08:30–09:30

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Latin Aerobics

    Adults

    A lively workout of dance steps to Latin music. You can join one, two or three days a week.

    Monday
    17:30–18:30
    Friday
    17:30–18:30
    Saturday
    11:00–12:00

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h) · +2 more

  • Tai Chi

    Adults

    Slow, flowing movements, also known as “meditation in motion”. It strengthens balance, flexibility and breathing.

    Friday
    17:30–18:30

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Painting for Adults

    Adults

    A painting studio with drawing, colour and composition. The participants’ works are shown in the exhibitions held at SAM.

    Wednesday
    09:30–12:0014:30–17:00

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (2,5 h) · +1 more

  • Ceramics for Adults

    Adults

    Shaping clay by hand, glazing and firing. The pieces are fired in the centre’s own kiln.

    Thursday
    09:30–11:3011:30–13:30

    Gönyeli 850 ₺Others 950 ₺ 1 a week (2 h)

  • Photography

    Adults

    Getting to know the camera, light, framing and composition. The basics are taught hands-on.

    Monday
    17:30–18:30

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Photoshop

    Adults

    Photo editing and the basic tools of Photoshop.

    Call SAM for the days and times.

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Greek

    Adults

    Greek for adults, from beginner level. There are groups on different days and at different times of the week.

    Monday
    18:00–19:30
    Tuesday
    16:00–17:3018:00–19:30
    Wednesday
    16:00–17:30
    Thursday
    18:00–19:30
    Friday
    16:00–17:30

    Gönyeli 1,000 ₺Others 1,100 ₺ 1 a week (1,5 h)

  • English

    Adults

    An English course for adults.

    Thursday
    18:00–19:00

    Gönyeli 1,000 ₺Others 1,100 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Robotics and Coding

    Children Ages 6–11

    Children build robots with LEGO education sets and make them move by coding on a tablet. It develops problem solving and teamwork.

    Tuesday
    16:00–17:0017:00–18:00
    Wednesday
    15:00–16:0016:00–17:00
    Thursday
    17:30–18:3018:30–19:30

    Gönyeli 2,100 ₺Others 2,400 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Painting for Children

    Children Ages 8–16

    Drawing and painting classes that develop imagination and hand skills. The children’s works are shown in exhibitions.

    Tuesday
    16:30–17:3017:30–18:30
    Wednesday
    16:30–17:3017:30–18:30
    Friday
    16:30–17:3017:30–18:30

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h) · +1 more

  • Theatre

    Children

    Drama games, improvisation and stage work. It helps children to express themselves and gain confidence.

    Tuesday
    17:30–18:20 (ages 7–11)18:20–19:10 (ages 12–17)

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (50 min)

  • Zumba Kids

    Children Ages 6–13

    A fun exercise class of dance steps to music.

    Tuesday
    17:30–18:30
    Thursday
    17:30–18:30

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 2 a week (1 h)

  • Basketball

    Children

    Basic basketball skills, coordination and team play. Twice a week, in age groups.

    Monday
    17:00–18:00 (ages 6–9)18:00–19:00 (ages 10–13)
    Thursday
    17:00–18:00 (ages 6–9)18:00–19:00 (ages 10–13)

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 2 a week (1 h)

  • Roller Skating

    Children Ages 6–13

    Balance, posture and safe skating techniques. Skating develops balance, coordination and muscle strength.

    Saturday
    08:00–09:0009:00–10:00

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Chess

    Children

    Chess from how the pieces move to planning a game. It develops attention, patience and thinking ahead.

    Friday
    16:30–17:30 (ages 8–11)17:30–18:30 (ages 12–17)

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Mind and Brain Games

    Children Ages 3–9

    Games of attention, memory, logic and strategy. Children learn by playing.

    Call SAM for the days and times.

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (45 min)

  • Ceramics for Children

    Children Ages 7–13

    Shaping and painting clay. It develops hand skills and creativity.

    Call SAM for the days and times.

    Gönyeli 700 ₺Others 800 ₺ 1 a week (1 h)

  • Piano

    Children Ages 8–18

    One-to-one piano lessons: reading music, rhythm and pieces.

    One-to-one lessons; the day and time are arranged with the teacher.

    Gönyeli 1,100 ₺Others 1,200 ₺ 1 a week (45 min)

  • Violin

    Children Ages 8–18

    One-to-one violin lessons: posture, bowing, reading music and pieces.

    One-to-one lessons; the day and time are arranged with the teacher.

    Gönyeli 1,100 ₺Others 1,200 ₺ 1 a week (45 min)

  • Guitar

    Children Ages 8–18

    One-to-one guitar lessons: chords, rhythm and pieces.

    One-to-one lessons; the day and time are arranged with the teacher.

    Gönyeli 1,100 ₺Others 1,200 ₺ 1 a week (45 min)

Weekly timetable

Monday

  • Pilates 50+
  • Pilates 50+
  • Pilates 50+
  • Pilates 50+
  • Basketballages 6–9
  • Latin Aerobics
  • Photography
  • Basketballages 10–13
  • Greek
  • Yoga

Tuesday

  • Robotics and Coding
  • Greek
  • Painting for Children
  • Robotics and Coding
  • Theatreages 7–11
  • Painting for Children
  • Zumba Kids
  • Greek
  • Theatreages 12–17

Wednesday

  • Yoga
  • Painting for Adults
  • Painting for Adults
  • Robotics and Coding
  • Robotics and Coding
  • Greek
  • Painting for Children
  • Painting for Children
  • Yoga
  • Yoga

Thursday

  • Pilates 50+
  • Pilates 50+
  • Pilates 50+
  • Ceramics for Adults
  • Pilates 50+
  • Ceramics for Adults
  • Basketballages 6–9
  • Robotics and Coding
  • Zumba Kids
  • Basketballages 10–13
  • English
  • Greek
  • Robotics and Coding

Friday

  • Greek
  • Chessages 8–11
  • Painting for Children
  • Chessages 12–17
  • Latin Aerobics
  • Painting for Children
  • Tai Chi

Saturday

  • Roller Skating
  • Yoga
  • Roller Skating
  • Latin Aerobics

Fees

Courses for adults
CourseLessonsGönyeliOthers
Pilates 50+ 2 a week (1 h) 1,200 ₺ 1,500 ₺
Yoga 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Latin Aerobics 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
2 a week 850 ₺ 950 ₺
3 a week 1,000 ₺ 1,100 ₺
Tai Chi 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Painting for Adults 1 a week (2,5 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
2 a week 850 ₺ 950 ₺
Ceramics for Adults 1 a week (2 h) 850 ₺ 950 ₺
Photography 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Photoshop 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Greek 1 a week (1,5 h) 1,000 ₺ 1,100 ₺
English 1 a week (1 h) 1,000 ₺ 1,100 ₺
Courses for children
CourseLessonsGönyeliOthers
Robotics and Coding 1 a week (1 h) 2,100 ₺ 2,400 ₺
Painting for Children 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
2 a week (1 h) 850 ₺ 950 ₺
Theatre 1 a week (50 min) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Zumba Kids 2 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Basketball 2 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Roller Skating 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Chess 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Mind and Brain Games 1 a week (45 min) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Ceramics for Children 1 a week (1 h) 700 ₺ 800 ₺
Piano 1 a week (45 min) 1,100 ₺ 1,200 ₺
Violin 1 a week (45 min) 1,100 ₺ 1,200 ₺
Guitar 1 a week (45 min) 1,100 ₺ 1,200 ₺

Fees are per month. The fee in the “Gönyeli” column is for people who live in Gönyeli; the fee in the “Others” column is for all other participants. Fees are for 2026, in Turkish lira.

Registration and Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for a course?

First call SAM on 0533 825 32 55 to learn about the course and the group. The registration form is filled in at the centre.

How are guitar, piano and violin lessons arranged?

These are one-to-one lessons of 45 minutes, once a week. The day and time are agreed with the teacher; the registration form is filled in afterwards. Call SAM to reach the teachers.

Is there an age limit for the children’s courses?

Yes. The age ranges of the children’s courses:

  • Mind and Brain Games: ages 3–9
  • Robotics and Coding: ages 6–11
  • Basketball: ages 6–15
  • Roller Skating: ages 6–13
  • Zumba: ages 6–13
  • Ceramics: ages 7–13
  • Chess: ages 7–17
  • Theatre: ages 8–18
  • Painting: ages 8–16
  • Music (guitar, violin, piano): ages 8–18

In some courses the groups are by age; each group’s time is in the weekly timetable.

What do “Gönyeli” and “Others” mean in the fee table?

People who live in Gönyeli pay the fee in the “Gönyeli” column; all other participants pay the fee in the “Others” column.

When are the courses that have no time in the timetable?

The days and times of the Photoshop, Mind and Brain Games and Ceramics for Children courses are set by group. For the current times call SAM on 0533 825 32 55.

Gönyeli SAM: Contact

Registration and information
+90 533 825 32 55
Course hours on weekdays
07:30 – 19:30
Saturday
08:00 – 12:00

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