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Llandilo Post Office Best in the West

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Llandilo Post Office recently received the award of ‘Best Post Office in the Metro West Area’ for the month of August awarded by Australia Post.

A remarkable achievement for owners Afzalur Afzal and Rayhana Roma, as they only took over ownership two years ago.

The award was based on customer service, income increases, merit as well as other aspects. The prize included $250 and a certificate.

The local community have rallied around their beloved Post Office, no doubt contributing to the success of the business.

“We’re very proud of this award.

The Post Office is an integral part of the community. The community want to ensure that the Post Office stays in Llandilo” said owner Afzalur Afzal.

 Llandilo Post Office – Best in the west. Afzalur Afzal, Rayhana Roma and Rowan Alvin.

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FROM THE EDITOR What a way to introduce the October edition. It’s always wonderful to share in the success of a local WIN! And a local WIN it was, as Llandilo Post Office was named ‘Best Post Office’ in the Metro-West recently.

Continuing with the winning theme, Small Businesses were the winners last month as the ‘Small Biz Bus’ visited Jordan Springs, see page 9 for the full story; and we introduce our newest column “Q&A” on page 15 - check it out!

Here we are at the tail end of the year, with less than 90 days until Christmas (yes! I said it).... we start to see plenty of local and wonderful festivities being held.

It’s a great time of year as the sun shines, and activities draw us outdoors. Page 3 highlights the upcoming ‘Events by the River’; while Penrith CBD has an exciting array of activities to pop in your diary, see page 6 for more details.

Everything is either an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing. The best part is, you get to choose! (Dr. Wayne Dyer) Enjoy your Community News.

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Penrith Council’s popular ‘By the River’ series of events are coming up, which started last month with Music by the River.

All events celebrate our natural wonder – the Nepean River and are part of Council’s plan to activate the area.

Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the Our River Masterplan is a roadmap for how we protect and make the most of the river into the future, including connections to Penrith City Centre, enhancing its natural environment, nurturing a landscape that supports active, healthy lifestyles and celebrating its rich history and cultural values.

Sunday Siestas returns on 18 October and 15 November.

These markets, held at Tench Reserve between 11am and 4pm, include quality market stalls, free live music and family activities. Bring your family and friends and a picnic blanket and enjoy a spring Sunday afternoon by the Nepean River. It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping!

Cinema in the Park is on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December, following the success of the inaugural event held in April. The outdoor movie events, held at Regatta Park Emu Plains, cater for all age groups. One night will feature a family movie and the other a movie for an older audience. Stay tuned for more details.

For more information go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/events.

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FAITH – ST DAVIDS CHURCH LLANDILO Article by: Rev John Hebblewhite A: Lot 257A Seventh Ave, Llandilo P: 4736 3592 Service Times: 10am each Sunday, with additional services held: 2pm on the third Sunday and 8am on the fourth Sunday

In September, Saint David’s celebrated 117 years of continuous worship of the Holy Trinity. The changes that have occurred in these years with the advancements in communication, transport health etc; exercises our wonder. Who would have thought 117 years ago that a man would walk on the moon or that in 2015 after 10 years of travel a space camera would meet Pluto at the ‘end’ of space as we currently perceive it?

From the ‘horse and buggy days’ to life today, the young student looking to the future is challenged with exciting careers in science and business. Yet for all this the social problems remain: war, poverty, thieving, violence are still part and parcel of life.

Why? Maybe because sin, that often maligned word, is still master in many situations. Sin is that which depreciates life, humans working against the common good.

There is a beautiful statement in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer which prays ‘God desires not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn and live’. A powerful statement when conscience is not dumbed down by refusal to consider. Conscience has a major factor: the ‘moral sense’ where the rule of right conduct is the dominating factor. Directed to the person it is where change can occur for better or for worse. Often conscience is spoken of as having a ‘voice’ that dictates the sense of responsibility and obligation. But conscience has a strong negative side where it can be exhausted and stifled by habits of sin. These works towards a total depreciation of life on the part of the individual who fails to reflect: ‘turn that you may live’ Yet again, what about disease and events of nature that cause so much agony and pain?

Was it not Job so many centuries ago, who cursed God because he did not understand the reality of life in which he found himself.

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Even today these tragedies pass our ability to fully understand, but in themselves strangely do not lead us away from Faith in God through Jesus Christ, but rather as with Job, Faith is the utility that provides meaning to the reality of life, transporting to a glorious Hope that in the end all will be summed up in Christ. Perhaps it is true to argue that an atheist is a person who has no invisible means of support.

It is in the message of Christ Jesus that we find the beautiful harmony of life, the cosmos and God: Christ does not play a part in prayer- we pray in Christ through the Holy Spirit.

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St. Joseph’s Primary School KINGSWOOD

Open for Kindergarten 2016 Enrolments

St Joseph’s Primary is a Catholic co-educational primary school with a passion for learning in a contemporary, creative environment.

Learning spaces are spacious and collaborative, providing facilities for both social and personal learning activities. Our grounds are well maintained and provide diverse options for recreational activities.

At St Joseph’s students will experience: t Religious education that enriches their faith t 21st Century learning that supports individual needs t A diverse curriculum and extra curricular activities such as Voice of Youth, Orchestra, Sport and Drama

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No student will be refused enrolment because of a family’s genuine inability to pay fees. At St Joseph’s we provide a safe, caring, friendly environment in

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which students feel valued and grow in their relationship with God and each other. We strive to provide our students with the best possible learning experiences in an inclusive environment based on our Catholic faith.

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JORDAN SPRINGS WATER SAFETY Article by: Nepean Aquatic Centre A: 16 – 19 Lambridge Place, Penrith P: 4730 8900 W: nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au We live in a lucky country, where summer is long and provides many opportunites to have fun in and around the water. However, despite the water safety campaigns and initiatives in existence, drowning remains the single greatest cause of accidental death of children under 5 in Australia, with one child drowning each week on average.

We believe that swimming is for everyone, and our aim is that all local children will learn to swim, and become safer in and around every aquatic environment. Our greatest hope is to work together as a community to see the drowning statistics reduced to zero – nothing above this should be tolerated in our society.

Former Australian swimming coach Laurie Lawrence shares this vision, and is now a well respected water safety ambassador since launching his Kids Alive – Do the Five community service program in 1988. The program aims to educate the public on five important steps to reduce the risk of childhood drowning – but can you name the five, and are you practising them? They are: 1. Fence the pool 2. Shut the gate 3. Teach your kids to swim – it’s great 4. Supervise – watch your mate and 5. Learn how to resuscitate For more water safety education and resources, visit http://www.kidsalive.com.au/ for the ‘Living With Water’ downloadable water safety DVD and to sign up for 5 free online interactive water safety lessons.

Calling All Amateur Photographers To celebrate Biodiversity Month and National Water Week 2015, we’re running our annual Environmental Photography Competition.

The competition has three categories for amateur photographers – Open (over 18 years), Youth (12-18 years) and Kids (under 12 years) and there’s some great prizes up for grabs.

Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said photographs should showcase the theme “Our Water Our Future”.

“Photos will be judged on presentation of the theme, composition, focus, use of light and creativity,” Cr Fowler said.

“All photos should be taken within the Penrith area.”

Prizes are as follows: • Open - $500 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium • Youth - $250 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium • Kids - $250 photographic gift voucher Entries close on 26 October 2015 and up to three entries will be accepted per person.

For more information, including an entry form and Terms and Conditions, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/PhotoComp.

A free photography workshop will also be held on Saturday 10 October. The workshop will be held along the Nepean River. Places are limited and bookings are essential. RSVP to photocomp@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 8055.

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Article 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 It seems that everyone has an opinion on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). How much of what we know is based on what we have heard from the media or hearsay rather than from the research? » 1 in 10 children have ADHD. » ADHD is NOT bad kids or bad parents. » ADHD is real. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Just like children with autism (1 in 100 children) or Down Syndrome (1 in 800 children), children with ADHD are born with unique challenges.

Children with ADHD have trouble with: attention and focus; staying still; and making good choices.

The ABSOLUTE BEST treatment for ADHD is medication.

Forget everything you have heard in the media about how bad the medication is for kids. Just as children with diabetes or epilepsy require medication to be well, children with ADHD require medication to get the necessary chemicals into the frontal lobes of their brain so they can function better.

Nothing else, not a good diet or alternative therapies or fish oil tablets, can get those chemicals into the frontal lobes.

Medication is the only thing. Taking medication helps children with ADHD to focus and pay attention. This means that they have a better chance of learning, making friends, and enjoying the opportunities that other children have.

The medication for ADHD has actually been around for 80 years and advances in medical research mean that there are more choices now. Research over the past 40 years has shown that children with ADHD who do not take medication are at a higher risk when they are adults of: drug and alcohol abuse; mental health problems; dropping out of school; unemployment; incarceration; car accidents; and relationship breakdown with family and peers.

The NEXT BEST treatment for ADHD is positive parenting – things like Triple P. However, positive parenting does not work unless the child is taking medication. Without the medication, the child won’t have the attention span or working memory to listen or understand.

Parents who have a child with ADHD have to battle the stigma of ADHD every day. As 1 in 10 children have ADHD, this stigma leaves a lot of people (children and their families) not feeling very good about themselves, and feeling isolated and alone.

The stigma prevents parents from making the best possible choices about their child’s treatment.

Parenting is a tough job. Parenting a child with ADHD is a tougher job. If you know a parent who has a child with ADHD, sometimes the best advice is an ear to listen and a heart to understand. If you know a child with ADHD, they having a problem, they are not the problem NCNS and parents from the ADHD Support Group will be at Westfield Penrith (Big W end) on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of October raising awareness about ADHD. On the 16th October, we will be holding an ADHD seminar for parents wanting to know more about ADHD.

I love going to play at the Pirate Ship and Rocket Ship Park in Jordan Springs. My brother likes the Pirate Ship the best because you can climb up the top and see everything. It’s my favourite too.

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We are inviting the wider community, student, staff past and present to gather on

Sunday 23rd October 2016 to celebrate 150 years of education in Llandilo.

If you are able to assist or provide any memorabilla, of letter or photos, please contact through either email llandilo_ps_150years@yahoo.com.au or 0490 541 467 You may also find us on facebook Llandilo Public School 150 Years Celebration

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CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE – 9623 2127 OR 0449 654 042 Local Businesses Benefit as Small Biz Bus Initiative Visits Jordan Springs

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Local businesses in Jordan Springs and the wider Penrith area were last month offered free business consultations following a visit from the Small Biz Bus – an initiative by the NSW Government providing face-to-face, personalised advice and information to business owners based on individual circumstances.

The Small Biz Bus offered local business owners one hour, fully subsidised consultations on any aspect of their business, including bookkeeping, marketing practices, social media and overall health checks.

The Small Biz Bus was hosted at Jordan Springs as part of Lendlease’s ongoing partnership with the Western Sydney Business Centre.

This partnership provides home-based business owners access to a support network of business advisers who provide guidance and practical expertise in establishing, managing and growing their businesses.

John Todd, Executive Officer, Western Sydney Business Centre, said services such as the Small Biz Bus are extremely beneficial for all businesses, especially for small business owners who can often lack confidence in certain areas.

“Quite often business owners don’t realise how a few simple steps and checklist can make a large impact to the overall success of the business. This partnership with Lendlease offers local business owners real and practical advice to help them get ahead, from evaluating your business structure to HR requirements and even help with social media,” he said.

Jordan Springs resident and local business owner, Chloe Jones, said the service provided her with essential information on how to further grow her company.

“My consultation at the Small Biz Bus provided me with advice on how to improve in areas such as marketing and conducting a health analysis on my business. I would definitely encourage other local businesses to engage with the Business Centre to gain access to advantageous services such as this,” she said.

For more information about Small Biz Bus and developing your business in Jordan Springs, please contact John Todd, Executive Officer, Western Sydney Business Centre, on 02 4721 5011.

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PENRITH ANGLICAN COLLEGE

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2016 AND BEYOND Providing a holistic education focused on the academic, creative, sporting and spiritual gifts of each child through a Christ centered world view.

Expressions of interest for Enrolments in 2016 and beyond and bus services to/from the College for students within Jordan Springs are being accepted by the Registrar. To express your interest please visit www.pac.nsw.edu.au

For further information on the College, please visit www.pac.nsw.edu.au or contact our Registrar, via registrar@pac.nsw.edu.au or 4736 8100.

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Robin Hood Comes to Life at St Joseph’s

The magical world of Sherwood Forest recently came alive at St Joseph’s School, with the students hosting performances of ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’.

A packed, school hall accommodated two dazzling performances that left the crowd of family, friends and teachers spellbound. The play was a delightful twist on the story of Robin Hood, with all the favourite characters including the Sheriff of Nottingham, Maid Marion, King John and of course Robin Hood and his Merry Men returning.

“The students put so much hard work and dedication into this.

It was great watching them have a good time and the parents enjoying it” said Mr Tim, Musical Director.

For Year 6 student Jai Bunfield playing the role of Robin Hood was a dream, “You can count on Robin to be the saviour and I loved that about him” he said.

“It was actually quite fun playing the bad guy” said Haylee Whitfield, also of Year 6, who played the Sheriff of Nottingham.

The performances were a big success and there’s no doubting the amazing acting talent of the students at the school.

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Little Athletics Update

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Cranebrook local, Alysha Pearson is looking forward to the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships after successful ISA (Independent Sports Association) and CIS (Combined Independent Schools) athletics meets in the last month.

The year 7 St Paul’s Grammar School student competed in 7 events at the ISA Athletics Championships despite being a throwing specialist. She came away with convincing wins in both Discus and Shot Put and set a new Discus record, despite having a “bad throwing day” by her standards.

At the CIS Athletics Championship she again won the Discus and Shot Put by large margins, managing a personal best in both events and setting a new Discus record.

Alysha’s focus is now on the NSW All Schools Championship, held later this month, where she will contest Shot Put, Discus and Hammer Throw.

This will be her first big meet for Hammer Throw after taking up the discipline in the last month.

The talented, Jamison Little Athletics athlete who is in her 11th year at the club, will then focus on qualifying for the NSW Little Athletics State Championships where she will be defending the silver medal she won in Discus at the last State Championships.

Super Hero For A Day! Last month, Lendlease and Penrith Council Playvan partnered up to deliver a Superhero Day for the community. Many local kids came along dressed as their favourite superhero to celebrate.

There were a number of fun activities available on the day, including prizes for best dressed. A fantastic day was had by all!

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Corpus Christi Primary PRIMARY CRANEBROOK

We work in partnership with our parish, families and local secondary schools, Xavier College, Llandilo, Caroline Chisholm College (girls), Glenmore Park and St Dominic’s College (boys) Kingswood to provide quality Catholic schooling from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Enrolling Now WE OFFER • Learning environment enriched by faith and values • Broad curriculum including Religious Education • Wide range of cocurricular activities (sport, creative and performing arts, academic competitions,etc) • Dedicated and professional teaching staff • New and Integrated technology including interactive whiteboards, laptops and iPads • Learning support and enrichment programs • Transition programs (Kindergarten and Year 6 for high school) • Extensive recreational and sporting areas • Active and supportive parent community For a tour of the school please contact Corpus Christi’s principal, Mr Richard Blissenden For enrolment information please contact: Corpus Christi Primary, Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook NSW 2749 tel 4729 0696 fax 4729 1202 email corpuschristi@parra.catholic.edu.au www.cccranebrook.catholic.edu.au

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT... LLANDILO PUBLIC SCHOOL?

There’s Something for Everyone at Llandilo Public School We’ve had a busy term here at Llandilo Public School with so many events and successes. Term 3 is the ‘Festival’ term and our 3 dance groups proudly performed at the Cranebrook festival at our local high school as well as the Penrith/ Blue Mountains Dance Festival at the Joan Sutherland Centre. The Sydney Opera House was the stage for a group of our talented recorder players at the beginning of August – a wonderful evening for the families involved.

On the sporting front, we had soccer and netball teams competing in the Penrith PSSA competition. Junior netballers emerged as champions of the winter comp. Students also participated in basketball and touch footy.

One of the highlights of the term was a visit from the Fujieda delegation as part of the 200th Anniversary celebrations of Penrith city. Our school is uniquely the sister school of Fujieda Elementary School in Japan. We hosted an assembly and lunch for the Deputy Mayor of Fujieda City and the Director of the School Board, along with a delegation of dignitaries. They were entertained by our Year 1 students and dance groups and treated to a good ol’ sausage sizzle followed by lamingtons and pavlova. It was smiles all round as we bid them farewell. Our Stage 3 students are in regular communication with Fujieda Elementary via skype in a cultural exchange program.

Our Kindergarten Orientation program is well underway with PELL (Preschool Early Learning at Llandilo). For the past 5 weeks, our future kindies have visited the school every Friday

morning to engage in familiarisation activities with our current Kindergarten teachers. It’s been great fun and is a chance to have coffee and a chat with other parents who will be new to our school next year. This program will continue up to Friday 6th November, after which, we will begin our formal orientation classroom visits with information sessions for parents. These dates are: Friday 13th November, Wednesday 18th November, Tuesday 24th November and Monday 30th November. You will find all the information you need on our school website – www. llandilo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or call the school on 4777 4124.

Our office staff will happily answer any of your queries or you can arrange to have a chat and a school tour with our Principal.

Mrs Deborah Getley - Principal (Article written and submitted by)

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Grief Journaling and Happiness: The Power of the Pen I’ve kept a journal since I was 14 years old, I have volumes of journals in my cupboards. I wrote through the death of my pets, my grandparents, my Dad, my children and friends.

When I sit down I aim to write for 5 minutes but often end up writing for hours. I’ve always felt great after I finished writing and thought it was beneficial to my wellbeing. I always recommend to everyone to start journaling.

The results are in… it’s good for you.

Researchers did a study, where 100 engineers were sacked and 4 months later none of them had been reemployed. The researchers divided them into two groups. One group did nothing. The other group was asked to keep a journal, write for 20 minutes a day about all the painful emotions surrounding losing their job and the difficulties about applying for a new job.

Three months later only 5% of the first group were reemployed and 26% of the other group had found jobs.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Tuesday October 6 Jordan Springs Residents Group.

(First Tuesday of each month) All residents of Jordan Springs and Stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn what is happening in your suburb and also to participate in discussion about concerns raised. 7.30pm at Lend Lease Sales and Information centre on Lakeside Pde. Enquires: Jordanspringsgroup@gmail. com Thursday October 8 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 October 10 Richmond Lions Club Markets (2nd Saturday of each month) Racecourse Rd Clarendon Showground.

8am - 2pm Enquiries: Geoff 45751518 after 6pm Wednesday October 14 Lung Support Group (2nd Wednesday of each 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

Saturday October 17 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club (3rd Saturday each month) Monthly Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

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Sunday October 18 Nepean Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Regional Rose Society of NSW Annual Rose Spring Show.

10am-4pm at Jamisontown Public School Hall. Entry Free. Sausage Sizzle, Cake Stall, Raffle, Plants for Sale Contact: Glynis Hayne Secretary 0427104 9447 Sunday October 18 Penrith City National Servicemens Association of Australia (3rd Sunday of the month) Penrith RSL Club at 10:30am.

New members and visitors welcome. Coffee and tea provided Enquires: Harry Morfoot J.P 4737 8257 Monday October 19 (3rd Monday of each month) Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm meal and meeting - cost $26 (bookings essential). Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project.

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Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711 Monday October 19 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.

Wednesday October 14 Arthritis NSW (2nd Wednesday of each month) Penrith Branch Meeting CWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coffee available All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this from 9:30am cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Further details - Diane 9623 9789 Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas.

Come along and experience the caring and Thursday October 15 benefits offered by our Support Group whose Solo Circle of Friends motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (3rd Thursday of each month) For single men & women 55 yrs & over who Enquiries: Visit our website www. enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come prostatesupport.org.au or David Wilkinson, and join our friendly group. To join, send President 1300 13 38 78 self addressed envelope to Secretary, PO Sunday October 25 Box 7557, South Penrith NSW 2750 Rotary Markets (4th Sunday of the month) Thursday October 15 Kokoda Park, Corner of Charles South Penrith Probus Club Hackett Drive & Carinya Ave, St Marys. Held 4th (3rd Thursday of the month) Glenmore Park Community Centre. 10:00am Sunday of each month. 9am – 2pm. Project of St Marys & Mt Druitt Rotary Clubs.

Visitors welcome Social Club for active retirees. Enquires: Merle Blatch 4733 1614 Enquiries: 0408 024 989 Thursday October 15 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

Wednesday October 28 Jordan Springs Coffee Club for 50+ year residents.

(Last Wednesday of the month) Running at the HCafé located on Lakeside Parade.

Enquires: Karen Cashen 0438 352 003 or jandkcashen@bigpond.com

WANTED – Stall Holders Wallacia Community Market Day Being Held At Wallacia Hall Cnr Greendale Road & Roma Avenue Wallacia 7th November, 2015 8am To 3pm Hall Fundraiser $20.00 Per Site We need a variety of arts & craft stalls For All Enquiries Email: wpahall@gmail. com Contact: Ellena On 0403 738 500 River Valley Singers Singer wanted for newly formed group Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm at Penrith Paceway Phone 47351675 or 0402 669 640

WEEKLY EVENTS Monday – Friday Mobile Playvan A FREE service designed for parents/carers and kids under 6 years. Turn up to a session with a drink, hat and cut up fruit. Each session lasts 2 Hours.

Monday 9:30am Wallacia Tuesday is 9:30am - Thornton Estate (Next to Penrith Station) and 12:30pm Jordan Springs Illoura Village.

Wednesday 9:30am North St. Marys 12:30pm Glenmore Park Thursday 9:30am Jordan Springs Watergum Park Friday 9:30am Claremont Meadows Enquires: 0419 976 917 or 4732 7836 Every Tuesday night 6.00 - 7.00pm EFT Tap-along Happy Hour Senior Citizens Centre, Station Street Penrith. Shift all your negative thoughts and feelings with a group EFT tapping hour. $10 per person. No need to book.

Enquires: Rhonda 0430 047 421 Every Tuesday Never Too Old To Make Music!

Come and sing, reminisce, play instruments and make music with the team from Nordoff-Robbins for a fun hour of interactive music-making. It’s a great free community music session generally suited to Seniors.

Time: 11am to 12pm Venue: Woodriff Function Room, Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith Enquiries: penrith.panthers.com.au/ activities-in-penrith/music-therapy/ Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:45pm Love Modern Jive dance lessons and social group for over 18’s.

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