THINGS TO DO

from Western Weekender February 3 2023

panther rumblings JUST MAKE A CALL, MINISTER!

Laughs are free at The Joan

Free movie in the park

This Sunday Mamre Homestead Markets will be returning for their first event of the year. Hosted by Market Warriors, Mamre Homestead Market is held in the grounds of Historic Mamre House and Farm on the first Sunday of each month. With a wide variety of market stalls, the event is sure to create a market atmosphere the whole family can enjoy!

Bargain Buys

Op Shop at Kingswood

Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood.

Morning tea every Friday morning.

Penrith Markets

Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

Business

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce

Regular events.

For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

Classes And Fun

Sunset Station Singers

Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL.

Rhonda 0408 218 965.

The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs.

Free weekly Tai Chi classes

Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

Local seniors are in for a treat, with the hilarious 2023 Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala being held at The Joan on the morning of Tuesday, February 7. The Gala is being held as part of NSW Seniors Festival, which aims to see seniors ‘celebrate together’ and have a laugh. The event is free and includes morning tea at 9.45am. For more information or to book, visit thejoan.com.au.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club

Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

Penrith Lions Club

Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Cambridge Park Lions Club

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. Call 0484 003 571 for details.

Jordan Springs Probus Club

Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service

Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

JP Service

Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Nepean Food Services

Penrith City Council’s Summer Cinema series will be kicking off at Triangle Park next Saturday, February 11 to finish out the warmer months. From 6pm, join members of the community to enjoy the family classic, ‘Night at the Museum’. Free popcorn and ice cream will be available for the first 250 people, so get in early! For more information, head to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group

Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

Museums

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Nepean Naval Museum

Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Arms of Australia Inn

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. A great place to discover the local history of Penrith

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Gamblers Anonymous

Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Carer Support Group

First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River.

Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499.

Relationships Australia Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 1300 364 277. 2/606 High St, Penrith.