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The Healthy Body Company Wins!

 Winners are grinners. The Healthy Body Company team with their local business award.

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Jordan Springs and Penrith business, The Healthy Body Company recently won the ‘Health Improvement Services’ Award at the Penrith City Local Business Awards, held at Penrith Panthers.

This amazing achievement comes just months since the business launched their brand in April this year after previously operating as Nepean Physiotherapy Centre since 1998. Managing Director Trisha Cashmere is proud of her team and their award.

“The Healthy Body Company team brings together talented and motivated physiotherapists and dietitians who are all working hard to support the people of Penrith to enjoy a healthy and active life.

This award endorses the approach that we are taking.

We all feel pleased and grateful for the amazing support we received from the community” said Trisha.

They are a team of physiotherapists who are committed to developing the profession and have a graduate program that provides opportunities for young physios to develop their skills and become expert physios.

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FROM THE EDITOR

So, November is upon us. Many of us are already caught up in the crazy rush to prepare for Christmas.

I think we all have that one friend who is well organised ahead of time, with gifts already purchased, wrapped and labelled; with the Christmas dinner menu planned and all the trimmings ready and waiting. And then there's the rest of us....

From local heroes to Business Award winners, to the latest updates on the Western Sydney Airport, we've got something for everyone in this edition of your Community News.

We have the perfect recipes for a relaxing afternoon on the deck, by the pool with friends and family on page 16; hand in hand with our latest column on Water Safety from the experts at Nepean Aquatic Centre, on page 7.

With plenty to do and see, don't forget to check out our Community Noticeboard on page 21.

There's no reason to look back when you have so much to look forward to.

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FAITH – ST DAVIDS CHURCH LLANDILO Article Written + Submitted 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 Death is one of the most exacting events in life affecting the emotions and mental activity in coming to terms with its reality. Death, in itself, being part of the cycle of life, provides a vast field for contemplation, seeking answers, seeking reason.

Religious belief down through the ages has been attractive because belief has directed itself in the attempt to provide answers, to give reasons. Basically in dying the individual can be confronted with a sudden or if not a slow demise. In the majority of situations death is rarely considered in terms that all of us from birth are growing towards death. Those who mourn the loss of a loved one, when time and words have little comforting effect, can gain strength in recognizing that they themselves are growing towards the reality of dying. It is this recognition that enables the prayer “that I may have a good death” to become a comfort [from the Latin to ‘make strong’] in embracing the emotive and mental effects of death.

Now All Saints day is celebrated by the Church each November.

It origin can be found around 200CE when St Gregory of Pontus, in what was known as Asia Minor, observed a festival known as All Martyrs. St Chrysostom who died in 407CE also refers to this festival. In the latter part of the 8th century, All Saints Day was held in churches throughout England, Ireland, France and Germany with some historians arguing that it began in Ireland.

By 835CE November 1st became the festival date throughout Europe.

It is in this festival that Christian belief gives to the reality of death a tremendous comfort: it expresses belief in the total

concept of the Church – the living and the dead – that have the beautiful Hope = all things are summed in in Jesus the Christ in the promise of life eternal.

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Scintillating Fitness Launch + Diwali Event When: Sunday 8 November 2015 Time: 2-4pm Location: Jordan Springs Town Centre, next to the Sales and Information Centre on Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs.

Diwali – an ancient Hindu festival known as the “festival of lights”. The event will pay tribute to Diwali with food tasting, Indian jewellery, body henna, performances and art showcases.

In collaboration with the Jordan Springs Events Committee, local business Scintillating Dance and Fitness will also be showcasing their high energy Bollywood-style fitness routines for participants to try out and enjoy!

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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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JORDAN SPRINGS WATER SAFETY – NEPEAN AQUATIC CENTRE Article Written + Submitted by: Nepean Aquatic Centre A: 16 – 19 Lambridge Plac e, Penrith P: 4730 8900 W: nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au The annual National Energy Australia SwimSAFER week is once again around the corner, this year running from the 22nd to the 28th of November, and is as relevant as ever before. The recently released Royal Life Saving 2015 National Drowning Report reveals that, tragically, drowning is still the biggest cause of accidental death in Australian children under 5. There was also an alarming 30% increase in drowning deaths in children aged 0 to 4, with a total of 26 deaths in this age group (compared to 20 in the previous year), and over half (54%) happened in swimming pools.

Furthermore, more drowning deaths (37%) occurred in NSW than in any other state of territory.

Each year, hundreds of Australian families have a child presented to emergency rooms after an immersion accident. For every child drowning death there are three to four more children admitted to hospital as a result of a non-fatal drowning incident.

Almost one quarter of those children admitted will experience some form of permanent brain damage resulting in lifelong disabilities. A further ten children will be presented who do not require further hospitalisation, but had a close call. The statistics are alarming, so what can we do to make our children safe?

Swim Australia advise that while we cannot ensure our children are ever completely safe around water, we can make them SAFER. The R added to the word safe represents the Risks presented by water. Swim Australia initiated the EnergyAustralia SwimSAFER program to raise awareness and provide education to caregivers and children alike on how easily children can drown, and what steps can be implemented to prevent such tragedies. National Energy Australia SwimSAFER week aims to convey this message by reinforcing the SwimSAFER layers of protection – Be Aware, Be Secure, Be Confident, Be Prepared – through a presence at selected Learn To Swim schools, posters, online and social media campaigns, educational materials, CPR buddies, in lesson safety programming and media attention.

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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 Last month I spent three days at Westfield Penrith promoting AD/HD Awareness Month. Shopping centres tend to bring out the worst in children and parents. Tired and harried parents.

Tired, hungry, and overwhelmed children. It can be a volatile mix involving frustration, yelling, smacking, put-downs, and threats of abandonment. I’ve seen adult temper tantrums of extraordinary magnitude.

So, as I go to Westfield on the occasions when I am promoting the work that I do, I go with some trepidation about what I will see, hear, and feel. Well, this time I was most pleasantly surprised.

On quite a few occasions I saw children who were very upset, having a moment. And how did the parents respond? They stopped to give their child a hug and a kiss. It was that simple. It was heart-warming. The parents realised that their child wasn’t giving them a hard time, they were having a hard time.

I heard Dr Justin Coulson speaking on the radio the other week. He does very good work and has a website called “Happy Families�. He provided an interesting analogy. If your child could not swim and fell into a swimming pool, what would you do?

Would you yell at her, and tell her how stupid she is for falling in? No, you would jump into the pool and save her. And then what would you do? You would teach her how to swim. And that act of learning to swim can take quite a long time, involving much patience, practice and repetition - conquering fear, and celebrating achievements.

Children’s behaviour is the same. They are not giving YOU a hard time. Kids are little. They are learning how to manage themselves and how to navigate this big, scary, and wonderful world. They need us to help make things better, and to guide them how to manage their emotions and actions. And they need this, from us, over and over and over again. It’s our job to be the bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind person in the relationship (Circle of Security) and to teach our kids to go forward with courage and care.

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Community Campaign to Save TAFE Member for Londonderry Prue Car MP was joined last month by Duty MLC for Penrith Adam Searle and Duty MLC for Mulgoa Sophie Cotsis to launch a community campaign to save Kingswood TAFE from the Baird Government’s relentless funding cuts before it’s too late.

Since 2011, the Government has cut $1.7 billion from education and training, sacked 2100 TAFE teachers and support staff, cut TAFE courses, slashed class contact times and drastically increased student fees by up to thousands of dollars.

A leaked cabinet document has also shown that the Government is planning to strip a further $63 million from TAFE buildings and land through a fire sale of 27 sites.

Ms Car said her office had been inundated with TAFE students that are worried that will not be able to continue with their studies.

Twilight Christmas Market When: Sunday 29 November 2015 Time: 2pm-7pm Details: The regions highly anticipated artisan market.

Location: Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest, River Road, Emu Plains Contact: 4735 1100 Source: http://www.penrithaustralia.com.au/

Jordan Springs Community Christmas Event When: Saturday 5th December 2015 Time: 5pm – 8pm Location: Jordan Springs Town Centre Twilight Christmas fun with a Christmas singalong followed by a Christmas movie by the lake.

Plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

For more details contact the Lendlease Community Coordinator: mayann.fontimayor@lendlease.com

Women’s Gingerbread House Evening When: 10th December 2015 Time: 8pm start Location: Jordan Springs Community Corner RSVP to: office@jordansprings.church

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Ruby Productions Presents...

The Mystery of the Monsters’ Big Ball

2015 Coo-ee Re-Enactment

By Mal and Jenny Tibbitts and Directed by Jenny Tibbitts

This original production brings mystery, comedy, music and a little bit of horror into an interactive Cabaret Show. If you can imagine a musical version of Sherlock Holmes with Rocky Horror Picture Show in the mix and you will get the concept behind this very exciting and premiere production. Monster Cast and Crew. Image supplied.

Set in three acts, this show will introduce you to the Mistress who is both evil and seductive and has a thirst for human flesh. She and her servant Quasi, physically challenged by his enormous hump, manage a creepy hotel that has seen better days. A visit by the famous Detective Shylock Bones and his colleague Doctor Watsup cannot be a coincidence.

Nor can the presence of the other guests at the Hotel – a Lord and Lady who may be up to no good. The mystery unfolds in the context of a special event – The Monsters’ Ball – an outrageous event featuring your favourite classic horror characters.

Performance Dates: Saturday 31st October (Halloween Night); Saturday 7th November, Friday 13th November (Friday 13th) and Saturday 14th November – all performances at 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm).

Tickets: $55 (dinner and show) – Limited tickets for ‘show only’ at $25.

To book: www. Trybooking.com/142166. To reserve show only phone (02) 47355422.

Venue: “Monster’s Ball” will be performed at Emu Sports Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay. www.rubyproductions.com.au Patrons are welcome to dress up in ‘horror theme’ for the performance.

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On October 10, 1915, the original Coo-ee recruitment march left Gilgandra with 26 marchers. On November 12, they arrived in Sydney with 263 marchers.

The march was a way of increasing recruits to fight for King and Country in the Great War. To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of this famous march, a re-enactment will take place, again beginning at Gilgandra, before finishing in Sydney on November 11 (Remembrance Day).

Local residents are being encouraged to support the 2015 Cooee March Re-enactment by lining the streets as they pass through the district.

On Saturday November 7, the march will make its way from Glenbrook to Emu Plains and then to Penrith.

At 10:00am, they will be at Lennox Bridge in Glenbrook, followed by the Old School House in Emu Plains at 11:00am. It will then makes its way to High Street in Penrith at 12:30pm, Memory Park at 12:45pm and the Penrith Paceway at 1:30pm.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT...

HENRY FULTON PUBLIC SCHOOL?

Grandparents’ Day was a huge success at Henry Fulton Public School when it was held last month. Lots of grandparents were able to attend and were entertained by the students and our fantastic dance groups. Afterwards, our special guests were able to visit the children in their classrooms to look at their wonderful work. Our amazing P &C did a wonderful job organising the special morning tea with delicious goodies donated by our school community.

We also held our Kindergarten Orientation morning for our new 2016 students. Lots of excited and nervous people joined us, with the children participating in fun activities in the classrooms and the parents learning lots of new information about our school. We welcome them all to the Henry Fulton community. Many of these new students will also participate in our KinderStart program during November to become more familiar with the school routine and to make some new friends.

During this time, the parents will be able to listen to more important information regarding school life as well as enjoying a tea or coffee.

The Henry Fulton Follies will also be happening this month.

This is our biennial school performance that is always greatly enjoyed by our school community with the theme this year being Christmas.

There are still many fantastic events happening before the end of the year and our students are looking forward to them with great excitement!

Sharon Crowley, Relieving Principal P: 4730 4136

What’s On in Jordan Springs Keep this card handy and stay up to date with what community events are happening in your area. Pop them in your diary, RSVP and prepare to have fun while meeting new people.

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17th November 7pm-8pm Jordan Springs Community Corner Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

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Penrith Small Business Network Christmas Event

28th October 730pm-9pm Jordan Springs Community Corner

Jordan Springs Halloween Hunt 31st October 5pm-630pm Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

Melbourne Cup @ Jordan Springs 3rd November 1030am-1230pm Jordan Springs Town Centre Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

Scintilating Fitness Launch and Diwali Celebration 8th November 2pm-4pm Jordan Springs Town Centre Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

Rural Fire Service Information Evening 10th November 7pm-830pm Jordan Springs Community Corner Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

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Sustainability Information Session 24th November 7pm-830pm Jordan Springs Town Centre Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

Jordan Springs Community Christmas Event 5th December TBC Jordan Springs Town Centre Contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au for more information

Christmas with the Playvan @ Jordan Springs 10th December 930am–1130am Water Gum Park No need to RSVP, just turn up.

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Women’s Gingerbread House Evening 10th December 8pm start Jordan Springs Community Corner RSVP to: office@jordansprings.church

Register now to be part of the Jordan Springs Halloween Hunt. We are looking for families who are willing to dress up and houses that are prepared to have a visit from one group of very grateful children. For more information contact lendleaseRSVP@vanessacampbell.com.au without delay.

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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

12 November 2015 www.jordanspringsgazette.com.au

Paddling for a Cause

Pendragons Abreast. Image supplied.

Fiona Scott MP, the Federal Member for Lindsay joined the Pendragons Abreast on their Paddle Day to raise awareness of the benefits of dragon boat racing for breast cancer survivors.

Pendragons Abreast is a local dragon boat crew, comprising of breast cancer survivors - who are at different stages of breast cancer and recovery – and their supporters.

The crew varies in ages, athletic abilities, interests, backgrounds and personal experiences.

Fiona Scott said she commended the crew on their beneficial work within the Nepean region.

“Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia with one in eight women to develop breast cancer in their lifetime,” Fiona Scott said.

“The statistics are alarming with over 15,000 women predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year.

“The Pendragons Abreast are not only putting a face to these statistics, they are actively raising awareness of breast cancer, as well as providing a beneficial support network to those who have been touched by the disease.

“I applaud these women and their supporters for the positive and meaningful work they do within the community.”

Pendragons Abreast spokeswoman Gillian Brown said she invited others to join the crew.

“This group has lots of lovely women enjoying each other’s company. We go on lots of outings, we compete internationally and last year in October we went to Sarasota, USA. In 2018 we are all heading to Florence in Italy,” Ms Brown said.

Ms Brown said the action of rowing also helped with the cancer recovery process.

“Dragon boat participation is important for upper body recovery,” she said.

“It’s been proven to keep away lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.”

For more information on the Pendragons Abreast, please contact Gillian Brown on gilliansgo@hotmail.com or 0413 151 467.

Fiona Scott will also hold two Pink Ribbon Morning Teas (St Marys RSL on November 16 and Lakeside Restaurant on November 20).

All proceeds raised will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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

Before and After School Care Comes to Llandilo Public School After a long process of implementation, Llandilo Public School will finally be starting up before and after school care on the school grounds from the beginning of next year. Sherpa Kids will be the provider and they have a solid history of catering for the individual needs of students and connecting with their local communities. Sherpa Kids was selected through a rigorous process by a panel that included parents, school staff and Department of Education representatives.

The need for this service at the school was recognised, as currently, students are having to catch buses to care centres, which means that some have to leave school early every day.

Many families responded to a survey put out by the school indicating that a before and after school care on site would better meet their needs.

Sherpa Kids Llandilo will provide student supervision from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. These times may be flexible depending upon community need. They will give your child a healthy breakfast and will provide a nutritious afternoon tea, all during a program of engaging activities. With the added bonus of homework help, it will certainly ease the burden on a working parent. Vacation care will be provided if the demand indicates this. Sherpa Kids staff can assist you with information about claiming the child care rebate if required.

We look forward to welcoming Sherpa Kids to Llandilo Public School and are eager to begin a long and rewarding relationship with them. If you would like further information, please contact our school office on 4777 4124. We can email you an information flyer or you can drop in and see us to collect one for yourself –

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WHAT’S COOKING

Mexican Hot Dogs Easy • Time 20min • Serves 4

Ingredients • • • • • • • •

2 Middle Rashers Bacon, Trimmed, Halved Lengthways 4 Thin Beef BBQ Sausages 4 Hot Dog Rolls 1/3 Cup (80g) Chargrilled Capsicum, Thinly Sliced 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Jalapeno Chilli 2/3 Cup (70g) Grated Cheese 1 Avocado, Stone Removed, Peeled, Chopped Barbecue Sauce, To Serve

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Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each sausage, starting at one end and using halved toothpicks to secure at both ends.

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon wrapped sausages for 6 mins, turning until bacon is crispy and sausage is cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Remove toothpicks.

Preheat a grill on high. Cut hot dog rolls almost all the way through. Place a sausage in each hot dog roll. Top with capsicum, jalapeno pepper and sprinkle with the Mexican cheese. Place under grill for 2-3 mins or until cheese melts. Top with avocado and barbecue sauce.

Source: taste.com.au/recipes/41083/mexican+hot+dogs?ref=weeknightinspiration

Pink Peppered Berry Juice Super Easy • Time 5min • Serves 2

Ingredients • • • • • •

1 (130g) Ripe Yellow Nectarine, Skin on, Stone Removed 3-4 Large (120g) Strawberries, Washed + Hulled 200g Seedless Watermelon Flesh 1/4 Cup Frozen Raspberries 200ml Organic Apple Juice (No Added Sugar) 1 Teaspoon Crushed Pink Pepper Corns

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Place the nectarine flesh, strawberries, watermelon and raspberries in a Breville Kinetix Control blender. Add the apple juice and half the pepper. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until smooth.

Pour into chilled glasses and sprinkle over the remaining pepper.

Source: taste.com.au/recipes/34695/pink+peppered+berry+juice

16 November 2015 www.jordanspringsgazette.com.au

Mayoral Statement – Airport Update The Western Sydney Airport draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been released for public exhibition by the Federal Department of Infrastructure and Development.

The public exhibition period closes on Friday 18 December 2015 "Last month we opened the EIS for the first time like everyone else so I can’t comment on specific details. But I can assure you, ever since the airport was announced, we’ve been speaking to both State and Federal Governments on a whole range of issues we believe relate to an airport. We have also been actively pushing for the opportunities an airport can bring.

I consider the 60 day exhibition period inadequate to address the level of detail involved and the impacts an airport may have - this airport has already been with successive governments for decades.

The draft EIS is approximately 4000 pages. Penrith Council has been calling for a minimum of 90 days to respond to the draft EIS. Penrith, along with neighbouring Western Sydney Councils (WSROC and MACROC) have appointed an independent team of experts to go over the EIS to inform our submission.

This will ensure we can accurately represent the best interests of our community.

We’re looking for commitments on jobs, road, rail and other infrastructure to support the airport.

For Western Sydney and Penrith residents to benefit as a result of the airport construction and operation, it needs to be fully integrated and connected with the region – through road and rail. This will stimulate jobs growth beyond the airport.

We also want to see that our natural environment and the amenity of our community is protected. The EIS must accurately address environmental and social impacts to ensure the health and wellbeing of our community is maintained and our beautiful natural environment protected.

A key issue is how noise is to be effectively managed, this is not negotiable.

Each day more than 65,000 people leave our City to go to work – sitting on congested roads and crowded trains, taking them away from their homes and families. We’ve been consistently talking to both State and Federal Governments on a range of issues including a rail link between the airport and the western line.

Imagine the increased productivity if even before the airport opens, the Western Sydney Orbital was complete and the South West rail line extended through the Broader Western Sydney Employment Area to the western line. This would connect the North and South West growth centres and create access to tens of thousands of jobs within an easy commute." said Councillor Karen McKeown, Mayor of Penrith.

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COUNSELLING CORNER Article Written + Submitted by: Cait Wotherspoon from Indigo Counselling + Psychotherapy W: indigotherapies.com.au P: 0434 865 429 E: cait@indigotherapies.com.au

Share Your Story of Grief I'm wondering why we can talk openly about birth but we can't about death. What's with that? Is it because we can’t deal with emotions? People get upset, sad and sometimes inconsolable. If they want to talk, let them talk.

Birth stories abound, every time women get together. They talk about the pain, the drugs, the doctor, the midwife, how long the labor was and if it was natural or caesarian.

These are all acceptable conversations to have but if you mention death, the conversation ends. Why? I wonder what would happen if you tweeted about how grief has impacted you? Not only in the beginning but a year later or 5 years later.

You want to remember that person who occupied that space in time, your loved one. You want to be able to say their name and tell stories about them. Whether the stories are happy or sad, you just want them to be remembered.

We gather around the new mum and support her for as long as she needs.

This doesn't happen for someone who is grieving. Support is there for around 6 weeks and then you’re meant to get over it and get on with your life.

We're robbing people of telling their stories. Women tell birthing stories their whole lives. Giving birth impacts them so much, it's extremely emotional and is amazing in every way, it just has to be shared.

Let everyone's story be told It lets everyone know that you had that person in your life,

no matter how long or short a time. It helps you feel that they mattered and added to your life. Telling your story helps you keep their spirit alive and keeps them real for you.

Become a Lions Club Member Today The Lions Club of Emu Plains are currently seeking new members. Be part of a Worldwide organisation that consists of 1.35 million members and 46,000 clubs in over 208 countries around the world.

Emu Plains Lions Club community activities include Airing of the Quilts, assisting Legacy Badge Day, assisting Bushfire Relief, Arms of Australia/William Cox Day, BBQ’s at Fernhill Estate for local schools, collection and recycling of unwanted spectacles, Edinglassie Fete/Chocolate Wheel, regular raffles at Centro Lennox Centre, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, fundraising with Lions Christmas cakes and Lions mints and Christmas tree sales with proceeds donated to the NSW Cancer Council.

If you would like to become a member or want information, contact John Choma on 47355120 or jwchoma@bigpond. com, Phil Clarke on 47353301/0419353300 or philthel@ hotmail.com or on the website www.emuplains.nsw.lions. org.au.

Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month commencing at 7:00pm at Emu Plains Sports Club, Leonay Parade, Leonay.

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TALKING HEALTH + FITNESS WITH MERINDA Article Written + Submitted by: Merinda Husking from designerbody P: 0421 773 984 E: designerbody@live.com W: designerbody.com.au

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Correct technique is the key. Keep your back flat and your belly button pulled in toward your spine.

2. Mountain Climbers: This vigorous variation of a standard plank kicks the core tightening up a notch. Angling your knees toward the opposite shoulder is a wonderful way increase the intensity even more. Place your hands wider than shoulder-width apart on the ground in a push-up position. Bring one knee to your chest and then back to the starting position, alternate each leg quickly.

3. Russian Twist: Nothing quite brings the burn like a properly done set of Russian Twists. By holding a medicine ball or dumbbell in your hands, the exercise becomes even more effective. Sit on the floor with knees bent like in a “sit-up” position. The feet should be kept together and slightly off the floor. Keep your torso straight and your back off the ground at a 45 degree angle. Hold a medicine ball or dumbbell with both hands. Next, the arms should be swung from one side to another in a twisting motion. Move slowly for a more challenging workout.

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5. Side Plank: Side Planks are much more challenging than they appear at first glance. While the focus is mainly on your waist, due to the stabilising nature of this exercise, you’re also working your entire core as a whole.

Put your feet and legs together as you lie on your right side.

Place your right arm under your body and lift your upper body so that your right elbow is directly under your shoulder. From this position, slowly raise your hips from the ground until a straight line is formed from your ankles to your shoulders.

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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

Penrith City Local Business Award Winners!!!

Wow!! We won the Pet Care Category in the Penrith City Local Business Awards!

I would like to thank my staff for always putting the client first, to everyone who voted for us and to our great clients who continually support us.

Winners are definitely grinners!! It was a great presentation night and we were all thrilled to walk up onto the stage to accept the award.

It is a fantastic feeling to almost triple your business from a 5 employee business to 14 employees within a 5 year period.

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Well, Leo the 8 week old male Labrador arrived this week and he is soooo cute!! I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for you to meet him. He will come to the veterinary hospital every day with me and Pony, so there will plenty of opportunities to watch him grow and develop.

Of course being a normal puppy, he is mouthing everything and peeing everywhere. How much pee can come out of such a small puppy!!!! Ha-Ha! I could watch his antics all day, as he explores his new world of sights, smells and sounds. He will be starting Puppy Preschool at The Guide Dogs Centre in October and at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in November.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Saturday November 7 Wallacia Community Market Day 8am to 3pm. Wallacia Hall Cnr Greendale Road & Roma Avenue - Wallacia.

Bring the family, have fun & grab a bargain A wide variety of market stalls featuring Local arts, crafts, food & lots, lots more Lots of new & used wares Entertainment - Kids disco, fun photo booth, face painting.

Displays of kids dance, martial arts, yoga Enjoy bacon & egg rolls, sausage, sandwiches, drinks.

For all enquiries email: wpahall@gmail. com contact: Ellena on 0403 738 500 Sunday November 8 Scintillating Fitness Launch and Diwali event 2-4pm Jordan Springs Town Centre, next to the Sales and Information Centre on Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs Enquires:LendleaseRSVP@ vanessacampbell.com.au Wednesday November 11 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 Wednesday November 11 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 November 12 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 November 14 Richmond Lions Club Markets (2nd Saturday of each month) Racecourse Rd Clarendon Showground.

8am - 2pm Enquiries: Geoff 45751518 after 6pm Sunday November 15 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 River Valley Singers Singer wanted for newly formed group Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm at Penrith Paceway Phone 47351675 or 0402 669 640 Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

Monday November 16 (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. New members warmly welcomed.

Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711 Monday November 16 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.

Our Guest Speaker will be Merv Adlington from the Penrith Community Men’s Shed who will speak on the role and value of Men’s Shed’s.

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 Thursday November 19 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. To join, send self addressed envelope to Secretary, PO Box 7557, South Penrith NSW 2750 Thursday November 19 South Penrith Probus Club (3rd Thursday of the month) Glenmore Park Community Centre. 10:00am Visitors welcome Social Club for active retirees. Enquires: Merle Blatch 4733 1614 Thursday November 19 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 Saturday November 21 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club (3rd Saturday each month) Monthly Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

Rotarians helping their communities.

Sunday November 22 Rotary Markets (4th Sunday of the month) Kokoda Park, Corner of Charles Hackett Drive & Carinya Ave, St Marys.

Held 4th Sunday of each month. 9am – 2pm.

Project of St Marys & Mt Druitt Rotary Clubs.

Enquiries: 0408 024 989

Wednesday November 25 Jordan Springs Coffee Club for 50+ year residents.

(Last Wednesday of the month) Running at the HCafé located on Lakeside Pde. Enquires: Karen Cashen 0438 352 003 or jandkcashen@bigpond.com Tuesday December 1 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

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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