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Podium Finish for Leonay Local!

Local Leonay resident, Luke Taylor wins Silver. Image supplied.

Local Leonay resident and Panthers Tri Club member Luke Taylor travelled to Pontevedra Spain to compete for Australia at the ITU World Duathlon Championships, mid last year.

Unfortunately for Luke he was plagued by injury in the lead up to the event hampering his chances of a podium finish. Luke spent the next twelve months working to overcome his injury and training hard to get back to form.

He once again earned a place on the team to represent Australia at the 2015 ITU World Duathlon Championships held in Adelaide on October 18th this year.

With his two young sons watching dad race for the first time, Luke put in a solid effort in his age group (30-34 AG-Standard) and was rewarded with a second place silver medal and a spot on the podium.

Racing alongside Luke were fellow Panthers Tri Club members Adam Footit 2nd (30-34 AG-Sprint); Fiona Hornman 8th (3539 AG-Sprint); Naomi Dimech 20th (35-39 AG-Sprint); James Francis 24th (40-44 AG-Sprint); and John “Squizzy” Taylor [Luke’s dad] 6th (70-74 AG-Standard). Congratulations to all those who competed and a special congratulations to our Leonay local, Luke, on his podium finish.

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FROM FROMTHE THEEDITOR EDITOR Here we are, our last publication for 2015.

Someone once told me, that as we get older, each year passes by faster.

The reasoning said to be behind this is mathematically based , in that the older you become, each year represents a smaller and smaller portion of your life.

When you are ONE, a year is your whole life , whilst when you are 40, one year is only a small fraction of your life (1/40th) and each year seems to pass faster.

An interesting, possibly useless fact!

We have plenty more interesting stories to read in this month's edition!

A story of strength, determination and success leads in our cover story, with more success to follow on page 5 as Fiona Scott MP congratulates our young and aspiring sporting stars.

Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones and those near and dear.

Spare a thought for those that are entering this Festive Season with emptiness and a heavy heart, whether it’s the first year or a repeat of many without that special someone, the pain seems to remain the same.

Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.

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Coo-ee March

ď ˛ď€ Coo-ee March 2015. Image supplied.

It was an important day in our history, for it was 100 years ago that the men from Gilgandra on their Coo-ee march, reached our district.

The men, over 200 of them, walked from Springwood to Emu Plains on 9 November 1915. They stopped for refreshments at Emu Plains Public School before marching into Penrith. They recruited 3 local men that night at the banquet and concert held for the Coo-ee’s. They stayed overnight at Penrith showground.

The next morning they were off again. They stopped at Victoria Park, St Marys for breakfast. There another man came forward to join them. Within days they would be in Sydney and ready ‘to do their bit’. Many would die in England, France and

Belgium. We do remember them, on our memorials across the City, in our RSL’s and in the many homes from which they left.

The Coo-ee re-enactment then marched through the City.

What a great effort! We will remember them as well.

The Lions Club of Emu Plains served scones with jam and cream plus lemonade to the marchers all funded by Penrith RSL. Have you been motivated by Bob’s story? Perhaps you’d also like to become involved in community activities? Why not make enquiries about joining Lions.

Contact John Choma, of the Lions Club of Emu Plains at jwchoma@bigpond.com, or on 4735 5120 for further information.

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FAITH - EMU PLAINS ANGLICAN

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Article Written + Submitted by: Rev Roger Cunningham P: 4735 1001 E: roger@epac.org.au W: www.epac.org.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8:00am, 9:30am and 6:30pm Plus activities for adults and young people throughout the week

Celebrate this Christmas Christmas comes with all sorts of ways of celebrating - celebrating with Santa, with presents, with Carols, with shopping, with time together, with eating, and with more eating! How do you celebrate?

The Carols always strike a chord with me. Some of the most often sung Carols tell a story. In fact, they’re a celebration of the story of the coming of Jesus. They’re full of joy. They tell of hope fulfilled. And they offer a window into life, the way life is meant to be.

That’s a story that’s captured our Church. That brought it into existence in fact! It’s a story that still changes lives too, no matter who you are, or where you’ve been, or what you’ve done. We’re all the same before God. Equally offered a life changing gift, and equally needy.

That story is so good this Christmas we’ve beefed up our Carols night, and taken it outdoors. We’d like you to come and join us – sing, listen, relax, celebrate! We love being a part of Emu - Leonay, and what better way of celebrating than a Christmas Eve Fair & Carols. You can see all the details on page 6.

If you want to extend the Christmas celebrations, why not come and experience a post Christmas gift from us - Cinema Under the Stars in January. There’s a range of movies, something to suit everyone.

There’s something special about all the celebrations at Christmas. Why don’t you come and celebrate with us?

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Fiona Scott Congratulates Young Sporting Stars

Fiona Scott MP with local sporting stars. Image supplied.

Fiona Scott MP, the Federal Member for Lindsay recently presented 11 young sporting stars from the Nepean region with a Local Sporting Champions grant of $500 each at a special ceremony at Westfield Penrith.

The Local Sporting Champions programme is designed to support young people participating in competition at regional, state, national or international level as an athlete, coach or official.

The programme continues to nurture talented young athletes in the region, giving them a leg-up when it came to pursuing their sporting goals.

Fiona Scott MP said it was excellent to see so many grant recipients from the Lindsay electorate compete at a state or national level in a wide variety of sports.

“The grants are to assist athletes with costs associated with competing like travelling, equipment, uniforms and accommodation,” Fiona Scott said.

“This is especially important for athletes living in the Penrith or St Marys area who compete on a national-level because many competitions are held interstate, requiring athletes and their families to spend more on travel and accommodation. “These athletes’ commitment to their sport and level of achievement is impressive. I congratulate all of the winners and wish them every success in their chosen sporting fields,” Fiona Scott added.

Fiona Scott also thanked Westfield Penrith for providing the venue and the gift bags for the athletes.

Westfield Centre Manager Paul Stonebridge said: “Westfield Penrith, along with our retailers, is a proud supporter of the Local Sporting Champions programme helping youth in our community succeed in their sporting goals,” Mr Stonebridge said.

“We were honoured to host these 11 young sporting stars in the centre last night and want to congratulate them for all the hard work they have put in to receive this honour.“ This scheme is an initiative of the Australian Government whereby young people aged 12 to 18 can apply for funding to assist with the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when participating in a nominated championship.

The Local Sporting Champions programme has a rolling application process and eligible young athletes are encouraged to apply.

Applications for local sporting champion’s grants should be received before the competition start date.

For more information, visit: ausport.gov.au/champions.

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Venture to Penrith for an Outdoor Adventure “With summer coming and warm weather just around the corner, I’d encourage anyone looking for something different to do on the weekend with friends or something fun to do with the kids during school holidays, to visit Penrith.”

Top five outdoor adventures in Penrith: 1. The Great River Walk: The Great River Walk, Penrith, is an eight kilometre walking track along the picturesque Nepean River. Take your bike, pack a picnic or enjoy a coffee and something to eat along the way. There are a number of playgrounds situated along the walk, including one with a Wakeboarding is one way you can explore the Nepean River. Image supplied. recently installed flying fox.

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Bushwalking: Situated at the foot of the Blue Mountains, With the Blue Mountains in the backdrop, the Nepean River, Penrith is the perfect place to go for a bushwalk. There bushwalking tracks and plenty of parks and reserves – there really is a short bushwalk to the famous Rock Lookout and a is no better place than Penrith to enjoy the great outdoors. longer track approx. 2.5km to Riley’s Mountains which has With so much natural beauty, Penrith City Mayor Councillor breathtaking views of the Nepean River.

Karen McKeown said visitors to Penrith can be forgiven for 3.

The Nepean River: You can explore the Nepean River by thinking they are further into the country. boat, canoe or jet ski and observe the wildlife along the “We are surrounded by mountains, sweeping valleys and lakes way. You can also take a guided fishing tour or eco tour of and have a river running through the heart of the City. At the same the Nepean River with an experienced local guide. time, we are only 50 mins from Sydney’s CBD and just a short car 4. Footgolf: Footgolf is taking the world by storm – it’s part trip or train ride away,” Cr McKeown said. soccer, part golf and a whole lot of fun. Penrith is one of “Penrith is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of only two places in Sydney you can play the sport, the city life, and connect with nature. You can go bushwalking, fishing, Colonial Golf Course in Werrington was the first accredited kayaking or just take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Nepean 9-hole Footgolf course in Australia!

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Nepean Belle: Enjoy a relaxing Devonshire tea, lunch or “The Great River Walk features resting points, picnic spots and dinner while cruising the Nepean River on this romantic lookouts where you can watch birds and other wildlife. You can old world style paddle wheeler. The sandstone peaks of the also enjoy the river from a different perspective by going on a Nepean Gorge towering up to 150 metres above the water cruise, or jumping on a stand-up paddleboard. provide a striking backdrop to the cruise.

“There are also bushwalking tracks, such as the one which takes For more information on Penrith please go to https://visitpenrith. walkers to ‘The Rock’ lookout with breathtaking views of the river. com.au This has been a popular visitor spot for more than 100 years.”

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EMU PLAINS + LEONAY WATER SAFETY WITH EVA BORY'S SWIM SCHOOL

Lions Youth of the Year Quest

Article Written + Submitted by: Eva Bory's Swim School P: 4728 8400 A: 14 Bromley Rd, Emu Plains W: www.evaboryswimschool.com.au Are you looking for a meaningful, experiential gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas? Look no further than swimming lessons. But why should we teach children to swim?

My answer is always the same - swimming is not just another option on the list of sports and activities available to children, it is an invaluable lifelong skill that may just save their lives.

Additionally, teaching children to swim from a young age promotes good health and fitness habits, and benefits in other areas of their lives, instilling confidence and providing an environment for healthy competition with peers.

A recent study by Griffith University found that children who swim demonstrate more advanced cognitive and physical abilities than other children, giving them a significant advantage when starting school. Researcher Professor Robyn Jorgensen said ‘The children were anywhere from six to 15 months ahead of the normal population when it came to cognitive skills, problem solving in mathematics, counting, language and following instructions’.

I am also asked ‘How long will it take for my child to Learn To Swim? ’ Unfortunately, it is not a question I can answer simply, as every child is different, and learning to swim is a long term, ongoing process.

Consistency is the key to the development and maintenance of swimming skills, so attending lessons should become an established part of your child’s weekly routine throughout their infant, preschool and early school years. Regular lessons all year round allow your child to practise the swimming skills appropriate to their developmental stage and learn at their own pace.

Not seeing much progress this month? As with any skill, it is normal for the child to go through periods of plateau, regression and developmental leaps throughout the process of learning to swim, but over time constant progress is being made.

We usually say (as general guide) that your child has become a capable swimmer when they are able to swim 400 metres with good technique, without stopping, and without becoming exhausted. This level of skill may take children individual amounts of time to reach, but it establishes a strong swimming foundation. These swimming skills should then be retained in children over 7 years of age, whereas younger children need consistent reinforcement to maintain their competency.

So think outside the (gift) box and give the gift of swimming lessons this Christmas!

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Club sponsor Jim Aitken presenting a certificate to last year’s overall winner, Hannah Davison from Penrith Anglican College. Image supplied.

The Lions Club of Australia with the support and sponsorship of the National Australia Bank, has hosted the Youth of the Year Quest for over 20 years, giving contestants the opportunity to be selected as the outstanding youth, to be an ambassador for his/her country and travel overseas under the auspices of Lions International.

The Lions Youth of the Year Quest is designed to foster, encourage and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities of our youth, at the age when they are about to enter the fields of employment or higher education.

The judging is held over two days; with a preliminary interview where the student may wear casual attire followed on a subsequent evening by a public speaking dinner where the student must wear full school uniform.

The student is required to prepare a five minute speech for the dinner as the public speaking section of the quest, as well as provide two minute answers to two impromptu questions.

The Lions Club of Emu Plains ran their 2015/16 Quest last month.

The contestants were; • Hayley McKenzie of Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School • Kiara Auddino and Elayna D’Ermilio of McCarthy Catholic College • And Ainslie Harvey and John Nolan of Penrith Anglican College.

Results were not known at the time of print so please look out in our next edition for all the details!

The Sponsor for the local event is Jim Aitken + Partners.

All enquiries for next year’s Quest should be made to the Lions Club of Emu Plains Quest Chairman; Jim Devine on 0427110061.

PARENTS CORNER

Christmas Traditions

Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 0409 986121 or 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com

What Have I Been Talking With Parents About This Past Month?

A lot of parents have been very interested to know how they can determine whether the consequences they are giving their child’s mistaken behaviour are fair and reasonable, and designed to address the behaviour.

First of all, consequences need to be related to the mistaken behaviour. Sometimes this can be tricky. But if the child has been jumping on the lounge, then taking away the soccer game on Saturday doesn’t make sense. The consequence is not related to the behaviour. A more appropriate consequence is allowing the child to sit on the floor for a little while.

I use a checklist‌ • Is it positive? • Am I guiding and educating my child? • Am I teaching my child new skills and behaviours? • Will it maintain our relationship?

I will give you a few scenarios, to see how this works.

Scenario 1 A mother told me once how her parent would rip up her homework if she made one mistake. She would then have to do the homework all over again.

What do you think? Which of the above criteria does this meet?

Scenario 2 A mother told me how her young child was fussing at the dinner table. The mother calmly put the child’s plate to the side, and calmly told her child that she would return the dinner when the child could sit and be calm. The child was able to settle herself quickly and the mother returned the dinner saying “thank you for sitting so calmly, you are able to eat your dinner better when you sit still�.

What do you think? Which of the above criteria does this consequence meet?

You don’t have to be mean to your child for them to know better and do better. “Where did we ever get the idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse? Think of the last time you felt humiliated or treated unfairly. Did you feel like cooperating or doing better?�Jane Nelson

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Saturday 12 December is a date worth noting as it will be the Club’s ‘fresh’ Xmas tree selling day at Lions Park, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

The trees will be $35 (unchanged from last year) and the net proceeds will be donated to the NSW Cancer Council later that same day at the Carols by Candlelight to be held at the Emu Sports Club.

Lions will also organise the car parking (gold coin donation) and run the BBQ at the Carols. “It’s more than just a personal taste issue�, Jim Devine, Publicity Officer, commented. “Our customers firmly believe in ‘real’ trees for Xmas�.

Some drive up from the Hills area, to support Lions and because they’re so cheap!�

The Club normally purchase about 80 trees, so you have to be quick!

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WHAT’S COOKING

Cheat's Roast Turkey Super Easy • Time 1hr 45min • Serves 6

Ingredients • • • •

2kg Frozen Rolled Turkey Breast 1 Orange, Juiced 40ml (2 Tablespoons) Olive Oil Rosemary Sprigs + Gravy, to Serve

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Preheat oven to 180°C. Defrost turkey in the fridge overnight. Place in a large roasting pan with the foil on and roast for one hour 15 minutes. Remove the foil.

Combine orange juice and oil together and use to baste the turkey breast. Return to the oven and roast for a further 30 minutes.

Slice the turkey, garnish with rosemary and serve with gravy.

Source: taste.com.au/recipes/6021/cheats+roast+turkey

Rocky Road Pudding Easy • Time 6hrs 20mins • Serves 8

Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

16 Chocolate Biscuits 1.25 Litres Vanilla Ice-Cream, Softened 1 Cup Vanilla Custard 1 Cup Mini Marshmallows 1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut 1/4 Cup Granulated Nuts 1 Cup Frozen Raspberries, Roughly Crushed Chocolate Ice Magic, Sprinkles + Silver Cachous, to Decorate Vanilla Custard, to Serve

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Line an 8 cup-capacity metal pudding steamer with plastic wrap, allowing a 2cm overhang.

Break 10 biscuits into 2cm pieces. Combine ice-cream, biscuit pieces, custard, marshmallows, coconut, nuts and raspberries in a bowl. Spoon mixture into prepared steamer. Smooth top. Top with remaining biscuits. Freeze overnight or until firm.

Stand pudding at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften. Turn out onto a plate. Carefully peel away wrap. Drizzle with Ice Magic.

Top with sprinkles and cachous. Serve with custard.

Source: taste.com.au/recipes/20174/rocky+road+pudding

McCarthy Girls Have Magic Feet McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains, students Maggie Devine, Shailee Bartle and Emily Woodhouse are three extraordinary young women.

They all received a Blues Award during a ceremony organized by the Parramatta District Secondary Schools Sports Association.

Maggie Devine 16 is the leading Australian Irish dancer for her age group, with a stunning list of 1sts: National Champion, State Champion for 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2015 St Patricks Day, 2015 Australian International Competition, 2015 Hills Competition, 2015 Reilly Competition and 2015 Claddagh Competition. Maggie has represented Australia during the 2012 and 2015 World Championships in Belfast and then Montreal, gaining accolades for her technique, skill and performances.

‘I live for Irish Dancing’, said Maggie, ‘the music and movement thrills my soul and flows right through me!’ Maggie’s ambition is to win a World Championships and perform in Riverdance.

Shailee Bartle excels in futsal and soccer. She has been selected to represent Australia in the U16 Girls Team and will tour Brazil in November, 2015. Shailee has been promoted into the NSW City Women’s Futsal Team which will compete in the National Futsal Championships, during January 2016.

Selected again beyond her age group, Shailee represented NSW in the U19 Schoolgirls Futsal Team, which finished Runner Up during the 2015 National Schools Futsal Championships. With a host of winning school and club games and championships, Shailee has been appointed Captain of many teams.

She represents Mt Druitt Rangers in the NSW Football Premier League 2. Shailee’s football career demonstrates similar prowess and she has represented her school, PDSSSC, Blacktown Spartans and City Central West. She has been invited to trial for the Football NSW Institute.

Shailee sparkled as she stated ‘Futsal is an amazing sport. I love it! Football is my other love! I am lucky to receive a lot of support and encouragement from my school’.

Competing in the huge 2015 Wide World of Sports World Dance Championships ESPN in Florida, Emily Woodhouse 14 and her doubles partner Frances, won a Bronze Medal in the Pom category; Australia’s first!

Emily’s dance team, ‘Bradshaw Elite’, competing in the Dance Worlds Championships at Epcot, Orlando, were placed 6th in Jazz, 8th Pom and Hip Hop 11th. There were 18 teams from around the world in each category.

Stunning results for Emily and her fellow dancers both prestigious World Championships. Emily has danced and represented Bradshaw Elite in numerous dance competitions, including Winterfest, NSW Dance Championships and Australian National Championships. At the Nationals, Bradshaw Elite won Overall Grand Champions, coming First in Pom, Hip Hop and Jazz. Emily excels as a dancer and her performances have reaped wonderful praise.

‘When I dance the music roars through me and my emotions are let loose and I seem to flow with the movement. I love dancing’, said an excited Emily.

‘When Frances and I won the Bronze Medal I couldn’t at first believe it and I just cried with happiness. It was the best moment when the Bronze Medal was placed over my head!’

All three McCarthy girls have MAGIC FEET!  McCarthy College students, Shailee Bartle, Maggie Devine and Emily Woodhouse. Image supplied.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

Diagnosis Facet Joint Disease – Not a Sentence for Eternal Pain I often see facet joint arthritis on scan reports in clinic. According to some research between 15-45% of neck pain, 48% of thoracic pain and 54-67% lower back pain can be attributed to facet joint arthritis, while pain may also be referred to areas such as the head, arms, chest wall, buttocks and legs.1 So what are facet joints and why might arthritis cause pain?

The picture below shows that individual vertebra are joined to each other by two types of joints: a disc joint; and 2 facet joints.

Facet joints take only a small amount of your bodyweight.

Their main job is to guide & limit movement of spine. They prevent excessive rotation & forward bending, and protect vertebrae from sheer (forward-pulling) forces. Facet joints have a good nerve supply and, if they become inflamed due to degenerative changes associated with the wear and tear of age, pain can result. But which type of back pain is actually due to facet joints?

Very careful research on back pain sufferers showed that it was impossible to find ‘clinically’ any ‘typical pattern’ of pain referral due to facet joint arthritis.2 Facet joints ‘can’ be established as the source of some chronic back pain but only via a very complex procedure called a diagnostic block. Otherwise it’s difficult to say whether facet joint arthritis is the source of a person’s back pain or not. The best we can do is say ‘maybe’!

Although anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed as first line treatment when facet joint disease is suspected3, radiofrequency neurotomy (cutting the nerve to the joint) or a lumbar facet joint nerve block (anaesthetic injection) are currently the only medically validated treatments for true facet joint pain4 . Importantly, both the diagnosis & the validated treatments are involved & complex, very invasive & not without risk.

Even when anti inflammatory drugs have failed, many people with facet joint arthritis and back pain typically respond well to muscle elongation therapy. Specific manual therapy techniques & dry needling, can reduce pain & inflammation, and often remove the need for ongoing medications. If you have a problem with back pain why not come talk to us at BHW – see our ad for contact details.

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PAWS A WHILE Article written + submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 377 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 4736 2027 Santa Photos With Your Pets Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2015 to take photos with your pets.

Santa will be here from Tuesday 1st December until Thursday 24th December 2015.

The Santa photos are so popular we have extended Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hours, so he will be here all day Monday to Friday (9am-7pm) and on Saturdays (9am-12pm).

Your Santa photo presented in a Christmas card costs $10, with all proceeds donated to the Guide Dogs NSW. New Veterinarian We are pleased to announce we have a new part time veterinarian joining our team.

Jennie Smith BVSc (Hons 2) Jennie grew up in the northern suburbs of Sydney where she first decided she would become a Veterinarian at the age of five.

She spent two years studying Medical Science at the University of Sydney before entering the Veterinary Science degree which she completed in 2000. Early in her career Jennie spent time working in the north of England and in Wales. She was also able to pursue her interest in wildlife by volunteering at the Veterinary Quarantine Centre at Taronga Zoo for two

years. Since this time Jennie has worked at various small animal hospitals in western Sydney.

Jennie is passionate about improving the welfare of animals and making a difference to all her patients. She feels all her patients are equally important and strives to make a difference through both prevention and treatment.

Jennie is currently working part time as she has two young children, two dogs and a crazy feline who keep her busy the rest of the week.

Jill the Puppy Preschool Trainer is Retiring Jill has been training puppies and adolescent dogs at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital for the last 13-14 years. Jill is retiring to travel around Australia.

Rachel and Lizzie, our veterinary nurses, will be taking over from Jill. They have been trained by Jill for the last month and are undertaking the Delta Dog Training program.

We wish Jill all the best on her travels. We hope that Rachel and Lizzie can have a long and rewarding career in dog training like Jill has done.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Wednesday December 9 Lung Support Group (2nd Wednesday of the month) 10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood. $3 to cover tea and coffee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualified instructor. 12 - 1pm - FREE Enquires: John 4735 1542 or Gloria 4733 8926 Wednesday December 9 Arthritis NSW (2nd Wednesday of each month) Penrith Branch Meeting CWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coffee available from 9:30am Further details: Diane 9623 9789 Thursday December 10 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting (2nd Thursday of each month) CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith Coffee available from 9:30am Enquires: Diane 9623 9789 Saturday December 12 Carols on the Course Starts 5:30pm Fireworks, entertainment, jumping castles, bar and BBQ. All with free entry Emu Sports Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Emu Plains Saturday December 12 (2nd Saturday of the month) Stamping and Friends who meet at the Uniting Church Hall, Emerald Street, Emu Plains between 1-4pm. We are a group of ladies who get together to exchange ideas on making greeting cards and scrapbooking.

Enquires: Cathy 4721 3226 Saturday December 12 Emu Markets (2nd Saturday of the month) 9-2pm at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School - 115 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Stall Enquiries: Dott on 0414 395 614 Thursday December 17 Blue Mountains Parkinson's Support Group (3rd Thursday of every month) Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for sufferers and carers of Parkinson's Disease.

Enquires: Viv or Barry for initial contact on 0404 836 921 or 47 379141.

Thursday December 17 Solo Circle of Friends (3rd Thursday of each month) For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group.

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Rotarians helping their communities.

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Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711 Monday December 21 The next meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held at 6.30pm in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, located in the Nepean 2 building, (formally known as the SWAHS 2 building) Nepean Public Hospital.

All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefits offered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Enquiries: prostatesupport.org.au or David Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78 River Valley Singers Love to sing come join our Group every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm Penrith Paceway Details 47351675 or 0402 669 640 Christmas Eve December 24 Annual Christmas Fair and Carols Night All ages fair at 5pm Outdoor Carols at 6:30pm Emu Plains Anglican Church Short St (via Mundy St), Emu Plains epac.org.au Cinema Under the Stars Free movie nights this January Saturday January 9 - Inside Out Friday January 15 - Captain America 2 Saturday January 16 - Big Hero 6 Gates open at 6:30pm epac.org.au/cinema

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Glenbrook Toastmasters Meet at the Blaxland Library Short St, Blaxland. 7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 692 770 Emu Plains Lions Club Meet at Emu Plains Sport & Recreation Club 7:00pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Enquiries: 4735 5120 Nepean Men’s Shed Blue Mountains Woodcraft Centre, 19 Calver Ave, Mt Riverview 9am - 1pm.

Every Monday; 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month. Enquiries: Bob 4739 2767 nepeanmshed@gmail.com

Every Monday & Wednesday Heartmoves Gentle Exercise Monday 9 - 10 am, Melrose Hall, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Wednesday 8.30 - 9:30am Penrith Senior Citizens Centre, 86 Station Street Penrith. Cost $6.00 per class. Enquires: Deborah Miller 0409 991907 Monday & Wednesday Evenings Tarot Wonders now has 1hr Meditation classes 6:30pm only $15 each 283 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Enquires: 0406 171 879, tarotwonders. com.au, tarotwonders@yahoo.com.au Every Tuesday Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Informal fun for parents/carers & children.

Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains Enquires: Michelle 4727 6662 or 0431 614 487 Every Tuesday Mighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm Emu Heights Community Centre Enquires: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Tuesday Never Too Old To Make Music!

A free community music session generally suited to Seniors. 11am to 12pm, Woodriff Function Room, Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Enquiries: penrith.panthers.com.au/ activities-in-penrith/music-therapy Every Tuesday & Thursday 1st Emu Plains Scouts Cubs (ages 7.5 –10.5) Tuesday’s 7:00 to 8:30 Scouts (ages 10.5 – 15) Thursday’s 7:30 to 9:30 175 Explorers Road, Lapstone Contact: Tony Henry (0488 669 143) Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquires: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Thursday Little Rebels Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Emu Heights Community Centre Wedmore Road, Emu Heights Have fun with the kids & meet other mums!

Enquires: Tolousha 0409 711 665 Every Thursday Love Modern Jive 7-9:45pm Get fit, learn to partner dance, meet new friends and socialise. Beginners, couples and singles over 18 welcome. $10 for members, $15 casual per session. 8 week beginners course $60 singles or $100 couples. Enquires: Andrew 4730 3300 or visit: facebook.com/lovemodernjive Every Saturday Tai Chi 8:30 - 9:30am At Pamela Pde, Leonay in the park. Free.

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Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

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Article Written + Submitted by: David + Leonie Jackson from Great Aussie Dream P: 4733 8592 E: admin@gad.com.au

‘Tis the Season to (over) Spend I guess it’s my inner child but I just love Christmas! The tree’s, the lights, the buzz of the crowds and the cheesy music playing in the stores, call me crazy but I love it all!

But Christmas can also be expensive. Loan repayments are missed in December and January more than any other time of year. Credit Card debt also increases significantly and sadly, over spending at Christmas starts a downward spiral that ends in financial ruin for some people.

To avoid a financial hangover the best thing you can do is create a Christmas Budget. It’s really easy and will take you just 10 or 15 minutes. Here’s what you do; • Write a list of all your Christmas expenses. Include everything, even the wrapping paper and ribbon. Assign a cost for each item.

• Write down the name of everyone you need to buy gifts for.

• Make sure you include holiday expenses.

• Even if you’re not going away, keeping the kids entertained can be expensive, so budget for this too.

• Once you’ve got everything listed, calculate the total.

With total in hand you can then decide if it is manageable. You may choose to fund some of this amount with a Credit Card and if so, use a card with a low or 0% rate and plan to have it repaid before next Christmas rolls around. Expect to pay 3% of the outstanding debt as minimum repayment, so $150 per month for $5,000.

Our Christmas Budget template includes all of this plus more to help keep costs under control so If you’d like a copy, give us a call on 1300 72 68 48 or email me at david@gad. com.au.

The Great Aussie Dream Team would like to wish you all a Happy, Safe and Holy Christmas.

DID YOU KNOW? On New Years Eve, more than 80,000 fireworks are set off from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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