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CIRCLE OF SECURITY Circle of Security will help parents gain confidence in parenng, understand their childs needs and have a posive relaonship with their child. This course runs for 8 weeks at North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre, commencing 11th February, 10:00am -11:30am. Limited childcare is available. Contact Sharon for more informaon and bookings on 0419 098 034. www.communityjunction.org.au C.J NEWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Colyton, Erskine Park, North St Marys, St Clair, Werrington and surrounding areas PAGE 1 WHATS HAPPENING THIS TERM IN YOUR COMMUNITY NORTH ST MARYS YOUTH SPACE Grab your favourite recipes and head to North St Marys Youth Space. This term its all about cooking yummy wholesome food and enjoying all the great creaons together as a group. Every fortnight throughout the term we will cook our favourite recipes to eat and share. North St Marys Youth Space will be running every Wednesday from the 5 th February between 3-5pm at North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre. If you would like more informaon please contact Jemma on 0416 249 145 or [email protected] We cant wait to taste and enjoy all the amazing creaons this term! EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VOCATIONAL COURSES Are you thinking of studying, advancing your skills or changing your career path, but just haven't got around to it yet? Now is the me to take that next step. We are taking expressions of interest for a number of courses to run from our neighbourhood centres in 2020. Further your career opportunies with courses in: Retail, Hospitality, Hairdressing, Floristry and Beauty Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Barista Course Job Interview Skills including resume wring, cover leers and job seeking skills Course locaons include Colyton, North St Marys, St Clair and Werrington. For more detailed informaon or to express your interest please call Frances on 9834 2708 or email [email protected] RESUME WRITING COURSE The Resume Wring course will help build parcipants skills in resume wring, cover leers, interviews and job seeking. This FEE FREE course will run every Monday 10:00am - 1:00pm commencing 17 th February - 2 nd March 2020 at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall, 43 Parkes Avenue Werrington. For more informaon or to book a place please call TeRina on 9673 6133 or via email at [email protected] INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - #EACHFOREQUAL Join us in celebrang the achievements and resilience of women at the annual Internaonal Women's Day event to be held on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at St Marys Memorial Hall, 29 Swanston St, 9:30am - 1:00pm. Come along and parcipate in acvies, enjoy the days entertainment and meet other women in your community over a nice lunch. Free childcare is available. For bookings please contact Yola on 4721 8749 or email [email protected] GET CONNECTED Are you 50 and need help with your digital device? Community Juncon will be holding Get Connectedworkshops to assist you to learn how to use your digital device. You will work one-on-one with a mentor and they will work at your pace to assist you with your needs. Workshops will be held at Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre St Clair on Tuesday from 9.30am - 11.30am . For more informaon or to make a booking, please contact the team on 9834 2708. Bookings are essenal. TERM 1 2020 ESL CLASSES Community Juncon is offering free tutoring to adults with English as a Second Language at Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Autumnleaf Parade and Timesweep Dr, St Clair on Wednesdays during school terms, 9:30am - 10:30am. For more informaon or to book a place please contact Luke on 9834 2708, or email [email protected] EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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CIRCLE OF SECURITY Circle of Security will help parents gain confidence in parenting,

understand their child’s needs

and have a positive relationship

with their child. This course runs

for 8 weeks at North St Marys

Neighbourhood Centre,

commencing 11th February,

10:00am -11:30am. Limited childcare is available. Contact Sharon

for more information and bookings on 0419 098 034.

www.communityjunction.org.au

C.J NEWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Colyton, Erskine Park, North St Marys, St Clair, Werrington

and surrounding areas

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WHATS HAPPENING THIS TERM IN YOUR COMMUNITY

NORTH ST MARYS YOUTH SPACE Grab your favourite recipes and head to North

St Marys Youth Space. This term it’s all about

cooking yummy wholesome food and enjoying

all the great creations together as a group.

Every fortnight throughout the term we will

cook our favourite recipes to eat and share.

North St Marys Youth Space will be running

every Wednesday from the 5th February

between 3-5pm at North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre. If you

would like more information please contact Jemma on

0416 249 145 or [email protected] We can’t

wait to taste and enjoy all the amazing creations this term!

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VOCATIONAL COURSES Are you thinking of studying, advancing your skills or changing

your career path, but just haven't got around to it yet? Now is the

time to take that next step. We are taking

expressions of interest for a number of

courses to run from our neighbourhood

centres in 2020. Further your career

opportunities with courses in:

Retail, Hospitality, Hairdressing,

Floristry and Beauty

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Barista Course

Job Interview Skills including resume writing, cover letters and

job seeking skills

Course locations include Colyton, North St Marys, St Clair and

Werrington. For more detailed information or to express your

interest please call Frances on 9834 2708 or email

[email protected]

RESUME WRITING COURSE The Resume Writing course will help build participants skills in

resume writing, cover letters, interviews

and job seeking. This FEE FREE course will

run every Monday 10:00am - 1:00pm

commencing 17th February - 2nd March

2020 at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall,

43 Parkes Avenue Werrington. For more

information or to book a place please call TeRina on 9673 6133 or

via email at [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - #EACHFOREQUAL Join us in celebrating the achievements and resilience of women

at the annual International Women's Day

event to be held on Wednesday 4th March 2020

at St Marys Memorial Hall, 29 Swanston St,

9:30am - 1:00pm. Come along and

participate in activities, enjoy the days

entertainment and meet other women in

your community over a nice lunch. Free childcare is available.

For bookings please contact Yola on 4721 8749 or email

[email protected]

GET CONNECTED Are you 50 and need help with your digital device? Community

Junction will be holding ‘Get Connected’ workshops to assist you

to learn how to use your digital device. You

will work one-on-one with a mentor and

they will work at your pace to assist you

with your needs. Workshops will be held

at Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre

St Clair on Tuesday from 9.30am -

11.30am . For more information or to make a booking, please

contact the team on 9834 2708. Bookings are essential.

TERM 1 2020

ESL CLASSES Community Junction is offering free tutoring

to adults with English as a Second Language

at Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre,

Cnr Autumnleaf Parade and Timesweep Dr, St Clair on

Wednesdays during school terms, 9:30am - 10:30am. For more

information or to book a place please contact Luke on 9834 2708,

or email [email protected]

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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FLORISTRY WORKSHOP An 8 week Floristry workshop will be held at Colyton

Neighbourhood Centre commencing the 12th February 2020. The

workshops will help participants learn

the basics around floral arrangements

and corsages and also give

participants an understanding of the

types of jobs available in the field.

Bookings are essential. For more

information or to book a spot, please contact Jane on 9188 9065

or email [email protected]

GLOW – GIRLS SPACE GLOW is our new program that will be running from Erskine Park

Youth Space 57 Peppertree Dr Erskine Park on Friday afternoon

during Term 1 2020. It will open up a

safe space for young women to have

conversations about positive wellbeing,

self-esteem and healthy relationships.

The program is designed to get

everyone participating in activities that

will get them thinking and have

conversations relevant to their journey

with a trusted group of young women.

Afternoon tea is provided. For more information regarding the

program please contact Monique on 9834 2708 or email

[email protected]

SENIORS WEEK EVENT: “SENIORS LOVE BEING SENIORS” A FREE Seniors Week Event will be held at Erskine Park

Community Hall, 57 Peppertree Drive on Wednesday 18th

March 2020 from 10:00am -1:00pm. There will be a wide range

of interactive workshops and

demonstrations as well as

information stalls to cater to

the diverse interests of the

community. Free lunch will be

provided. Free transport is

also available to seniors who live locally. For more information

or to book a place contact Jane on 9188 9065 or email

[email protected]

TUNING IN TO KIDS This a free 6 week program for parents

and carers of children aged 3-12 years.

Participants will learn skills in helping

better understand emotions, how to deal

with conflict with your child and how to

help your child develop emotional intelligence. Tuning in to Kids

will commence on the 10th February 2020, 10:30am - 12:30pm at

Autumnleaf Neighbourd Centre, Cnr Autumnleaf Pde and

Timesweep Dr St Clair. Bookings are essential, contact Kathy on

9834 0500 for more information.

THE LEARNING LOUNGE The Learning Lounge is a free homework help group for

students from years 3 to 12. High school sessions are held

between 3:00pm - 4:30pm,

and primary school sessions

begin at 4:30pm and finish

at 6:00pm. The Learning

Lounge is run by our

dedicated volunteers and is

located at St Clair Youth

Centre 97A Cook Parade St Clair. For more information or to

book a place please contact Luke on 9834 2708 or email

[email protected]

HIGHLIGHTS FROM TERM 4 2019

CLOTHES TO CONQUER Clothes to Conquer project is seeking

corporate clothing in clean and good

condition to assist people wh are

financially struggling to secure

employment or attend court proceedings.

If you’d like to support and can supply

black, white or grey pants, skirts, blouses,

suits etc, items can be dropped off at Arthur Neave Memorial

Hall Werrington. Please contact TeRina on 9673 6133 or email

[email protected] to arrange a drop off time.

YOUTH JOINT OUTING On Friday 13th December 2019, we held our last Friday Night

Term outing to Penrith Ice Place where our Youth Team took

32 young people from our 5 different Youth Spaces on a fun

joint outing. There was lots

of first timers on the ice,

trips and falls but above all

heaps of laughs and playing

tips on the ice. It has been

so awesome to see the

friendships young people

have built throughout 2019

continue to grow through

our joint outings and we can’t wait to have more fun on Friday

nights throughout 2020!

COLYTON CAROLS Colyton Carols 2019 was a

spectacular Christmas event hosted

by Team Colyton and Community

Junction on 7th December 2019.

Kevin Dwyer Park Colyton was once

again the home of the annual

event which was attended by over

800 people who came along to sing, dance, and celebrate the

festive season with their local community. Colyton Carols is a

major event in the Colyton community and is successful due to

massive collaboration with local businesses, churches, schools and

other organisations. We would like to thank all those who made

Colyton Carols 2019 such a massive success and we look forward

to doing it all again in 2020.

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SENIORS LIVING WELL During 2019, Seniors Living Well have done many amazing

things. We have enjoyed bingo, created fabulous art pieces,

gone on outings and

shared many stories. On

one of our outings we

went to Berowra Waters

to see a Christmas show.

The ladies enjoyed

sharing food, listening to

live Christmas music and experiencing somewhere new. They

have also enjoyed celebrating birthdays, giving advice and

being there for one another. The ladies have had an amazing

year and are looking forward to 2020. Also a huge thank you to

our volunteer bus driver Ted, that helps make every week

possible. What a great year it has been in Seniors Living Well

group.

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CRAFT AT HEART Craft at Heart have been busy at work this term doing their bit

to support our wildlife who have been affected by our recent

bushfires, making koala mittens,

joey pouches and bird nests that

were donated to the Animal

Rescue Craft Group. Craft at Heart

will recommence on Thursday 6th

February 2020, 10.30am – 1:00pm

at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall,

43 Parkes Avenue, Werrington.

For more information please contact TeRina on 673 6133 or

[email protected]

CHILDREN SERVICES Term 4 was jam packed with many events which included our

35th North St Marys Children Centre birthday celebrations,

Children’s Week 2019 with Rooby

Roo, two of our Early Childhood

teacher students, Shellbie and Lily

graduating, School Readiness

Orientation evening for parents,

OOSH Network Conference in

Sydney, Preschool Graduation,

and OOSH and Preschool’s Christmas party at Lollipops

Playland. Our team really thrived on the support of all families

and our community who came together to attend and be a part

of such memorable and significant occasions. We would also

like to formerly announce that our service went through the

Assessment and Rating process back in September and have

received a proud ‘Meeting

National Quality

Standards’ which could

not have been achieved

without the children,

families, educators and

community that surround

and support our Preschool and OOSH services each and every

day, so thank you.

FAMILY PROGRAMS Happy Healthy Kids have had a fantastic

term playing with colourful parachutes,

play-dough, yoga, playground fun and plenty

of toys. A great partnership between Penrith

City Council Children's Services team and Community Junction.

We are looking forward to more fresh-air and activities starting

back 9.30am – 10.30am on Wednesday 5th February 2020 at

Arthur Neave Oval playground, 43 Parkes Avenue, Werrington

Learn Play Grow encourages positive play between parents and

children 0-5years. Plenty of toys for the kids and a Children

Services Educator is available for parents to ask questions. A

healthy morning tea is also provided Learn Play Grow will run

every Tuesday 9.30am – 11.30am commencing 4th February

2020 at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall, Werrington. For more

information please contact TeRina on 9673 6133 or via email

[email protected]

XMAS EVENT Santa arrived giving children a big

smile during our North St Marys

Christmas Event. Over 200

residents joined us at North St

Marys Neighbourhood Centre for

this free event. Families enjoyed

free popcorn, slushies, jumping

castle and having their face painted. During the event a

Christmas card could be made or a letter could be written to

Santa just to make the afternoon extra special. Thank you to Jo

Greenwood from CTET for providing our lucky door prizes to

our community, it is greatly appreciated.

BOOK LAUNCH Maureen our Community Connections Indigenous Worker was

invited by Sandy Jones, Operations Manager for Dolly Parton’s

Imagination Library Australia, to attend a special presentation of

children’s book ‘Harrisons Song’ at St Marys North Public School.

Harrison Craig, a previous winner of ‘The Voice’ shares his story

of growing up with a stutter

and being bullied to remind

children of all ages to not let

challenges get in the way of

their dreams and to be kind

to one another. Harrison is

also an ambassador of Dolly

Parton’s Imagination Library

teaching the importance of literacy and reading as he

travels the country. Maureen is a valuable contributor for the

Imagination Library book selection providing feedback on titles

to be included in the program, which posts a new book every

month to children’s homes in over 70 locations Australia-wide.

In Penrith, the program has supported over 600 children to date

to receive new books. In Nov 2019, Mission Australia has

officially teamed up with United Way Australia to provide new

books to all children under five residing in North St Marys, Oxley

Park and Colyton. Maureen was honoured to receive an

invitation to this event and to meet Harrison Craig.

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CHILDREN’S WEEK During Children’s Week 2019, we held two successful Children’s

Week events. One of these events was held at North St Mary’s

Children’s Centre and the other at

Colyton Neighbourhood Centre. Both

were great events and were enjoyed by

workers, caregivers and children most of

all. Rooby Roo made an appearance on

both days. There were plenty of activities

for everyone and the food grazing tables

were a hit. Mission Australia and Ability

Links also helped at these events

providing activities and helping hands. A

big thank you to our services and St

Marys Band Club for providing us funding for these events. It was a

great two days and we hope to do it again in 2020.

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KIDS SPACE We have had the biggest year at Kids Space so far! Each term

brought new and exciting activities for all the kids to participate

in. When we asked the kids what their favourite thing about Kids

Space, they all shouted various things but what stuck most is each

week they did something different,

making friends and having fun. We

have another fun packed term 1 for

Kids Space at North St Marys

Neighbourhood Centre.

Throughout the 8 week program,

each week we set a different

theme filled with fun and challenging activities to offer. Kids Space

is on every Tuesday commencing 4th February 2020 from

3:00pm - 4:30pm. For more information about our Kids Space

program please call Jemma on 9673 3908 or 0416 249 145 or

email [email protected] .

CHRISTMAS FOOD AND TOY DRIVE The 2019 Food and Toy Drive is over

for another year. We were

overwhelmed and thankful for the

generosity of our community who

again have donated food and toy

items, which were distributed to

families and community members in

time for Christmas. Community

Junction Inc. would like to thank St Clair Shopping Centre and St

Clair Public School for partnering with us again this year as well as

local community members who donated to the drive.

WERRINGTON YOUTH SPACE This year at Werrington Youth

Space the centre has seen many

new faces. There have been

friendships created and many

laughs shared. The group have

had a good time sharing jokes,

competing in games and just

hanging out. Handball has been a centre favourite for many

months and has encouraged healthy competition with our young

people. Prizes were won, rules were disputed, moves were

created and laughs were never lacking. Werrington Youth Centre

has loved bringing in more kids and is looking forward to

continuing this in 2020. What a great year 2019 has been. Thank

you to all our young people for making this a reality.

CARERS WEEK EVENT “This Day is My Pamper Day” was held at Autumnleaf

Neighbourhood Centre in St.Clair, with over 25 people attending.

It provided opportunities for participants to meet with other

carers from the local area, develop

friendships and start to build strong

bonds with each other which will

help reduce isolation and not feel

alone as a carer. The event

empowered participants to

improve health and self-care in a

supportive and fun environment.

The event had self- care guest speakers,

health check stations, pamper stations and

a stretch class demonstration workshop.

Their was a lot of chatting, laughter, a few

tears as well as support amongst all the

carers who attended. The atmosphere this

created was one full of love and joy,

making participants feel that they were in

a comfortable environment to be

themselves and breakaway from there carers role.

ABORIGINAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Year 7 and 8 students from Colyton High School recently

completed the Aboriginal Leadership Program at Colyton High

School throughout term 3 and 4. The program had a strong focus

on developing their leadership skills by positively connecting

them to their peers, services, community and culture. Throughout

the program the students have strengthened their friendships

and leadership skills through teamwork challenges, Traditional

Indigenous Games and

successfully completing a high

ropes course together. It was

great to see all the students

support and help each other

conquer fears and obstacles.

They also had the opportunity

to cook damper and try a range

of Australian fruits, jams and

marmalades that are native to New South Wales and Queensland.

MEN’S SOCIAL GROUP During Term 4 the men have been

busy redoing the garden at

Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre.

Thank you once again to the boys

from the Boys Shed Program for

helping with the project. Also a big

thank you to the community and to Bryce Roney, the Field

Coordinator from Public Spaces Maintenance at Penrith City

Council for the generous donation of plants.

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REGULAR GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

COLYTON - 9188 9065 - Jensen and Willoughby Streets

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Community Walking Group 8:00am - 9:00am

Cost: Free Gaye: 9623 5436

A ‘Team Colyton’ Initiative

ST CLAIR AND ERSKINE PARK 9834 2708 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre - Autumnleaf Parade and Timesweep Drive St Clair

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY

Tuning into Kids

10:30am - 12.30pm

Commencing

10th February 2020

Bookings Essential

Contact Kathy

9834 0500

Walking Group 9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: Free

Gentle Exercise

9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $5.00

The Learning Lounge Homework Help Centre

St Clair Youth Centre 3:00pm - 4:30pm

4:30pm - 6:00pm 9834 2708 Cost: Free

Bookings are Essential!

Dance Ability

A dance class for

people with a

disability

10:45am - 11:45am

Cost: $12.00

Contact Lisa:

0433 250 643

Team Colyton

Community Group

First Tuesday of the month 6:00pm - 8:30pm

A group creating a better community.

Breakfast Program during school terms

7:15am - 8:15am Cost: FREE

Community and a Coffee 8:30am - 9:30am

Fortnightly Join us for a coffee and a chat.

All Welcome! Bennett Rd Public School.

Book Club 2nd Wednesday of the Month

4:30pm - 6:00pm Cost: Gold Coin

A ‘Team Colyton’ Initiative

Introduction to Floristry Commencing 12th February 2020

8 week course 11:00am - 1:30pm Bookings required.

ESL Tutoring

9:30am - 10:30am

Cost: Free

Gentle Exercise

9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $5.00

Erskine Park Community Centre - 57 Peppertree Drive Erskine Park

WEDNESDAY

Project Me St Clair Youth Centre Children in Yrs 3 - 6

6th February - 26th March 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cost: $5.00 per session or $8.00 per family

Afternoon tea is provided.

Get Connected

9:30am - 11:30am

Bookings Essential

BYO Device

Cost: Free

Sewing Group 10:00am - 12:30pm

Cost: $12.00 Limited sewing

machines available!

THURSDAY FRIDAY

Men’s Social Group Fortnightly

11:00am - 1:00pm

Commencing

5th February

Cost: $5.00

includes lunch

Learn Play Grow For parents and carers of children Aged 0 - 5 years

Commencing 3rd February 2020 9:30am - 11:30am

Cost: Free Morning tea provided.

JP Services are available on Monday and Tuesday

9.30am - 2:30pm. We also offer information and referral as well as

affordable printing and photocopying

Seniors Week Event “Seniors love being

Seniors” 18th March 2020 10:00am - 1:00pm

Erskine Park Community Hall.

Free transport provided.

Seniors Living Well 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $5.00 Social group with activities,

outings FREE Transport

65 years +

Community Walking Group

8:00am - 9:00am Cost: Free

Gaye: 9623 5436

A ‘Team Colyton’ Initiative

Welcome Project Aboriginal Art Project

9:30am- 11:30am (Closed Group)

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CHILDREN SERVICES - NORTH ST MARYS CHILDRENS CENTRE North St Marys Children's Centre is located on the grounds of St Marys North Public School. Services

include a community based preschool offering an educational curriculum for children between the ages

of 3 - 5 years , Before and After School Care for children attending St Marys North Public School and a

Vacation Care Service providing a safe and secure environment during the school holidays.

We also provide a Children’s Outreach Service throughout the Penrith LGA. We provide high quality

childcare to community organisations without access to childcare in situations where the parents

remain on the premises.

For more information on our Children Services please contact Mel on 9623 0331 or email

[email protected]

NORTH ST MARYS - 9673 3908 - Corner Debrincat Avenue and Oleander Road

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Pregnancy Care Clinic By appointment

4734 2373 (hospital) 9:30am - 1:30pm

Cost: Free

Thursday Craft Social Group

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $3.00

Gentle Exercise 9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $5.00

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Thursday Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meet fortnightly

For more information 9673 3908

INDIGENOUS SERVICES

Gulyangarri Centre 0419 098 034

Transition to School Located at Shalvey Public

School (2 - 5 years)

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00am - 1:00pm

Cost: Free

Gulyangarri is part of Community Junction Inc.

and funded by Prime Minister and

Cabinet through IAS funding

Mt Druitt & Area Community Legal Aid

Outreach Service fortnightly

by appointment only

Cost: FREE

Contact Kim on

9673 3908 to book!

Women’s Quilting Group

10:00am - 1:30pm

Cost: $4.00

Ukulele Group

Meet Monthly

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cost: Gold Coin

Beginners Welcome

Writing Group

Meet monthly

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Cost: $2.00

Koori Craft /Chat Group 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost: Free Please contact Maureen

9673 3908

Young Parents

Network

(16 - 20 years)

A place for young parents

to encourage,

inspire and learn

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: Free

Contact Cassie 4724 3027

‘Kids Space’ After School Kids Program

Yr 3 - Yr 6 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Cost: Free For more information

contact Jemma on 9673 3908

Community Nurse Free Health Checks for

Babies and Toddlers 9.30am - 12:30pm

Cost: Free

Penrith City Council Mobile Play Van 9:30 - 11:30am

During school terms Cost Free

Youth Counselling Service

Noffs Foundation

Young People aged 15 - 25 years

For enquiries or referrals please contact

Ian on 8886 2800 or 0447 321 181

Toy Library During school terms 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: Free

Men’s Uno Group 11:30am - 1:30pm

Cost: $3.00 Limited Places

Craft ‘n’ Chat Group 10:00am - 1:30pm

Cost: $4.00 Circle of Security

Parenting Program 10:00am - 11.00am

Cost: Free 8 weeks

Commencing 11th February

Limited Childcare Available

Bookings Essentials Please contact Kim

for more information

JP Services are available on

Wednesday and Thursday 9:30am -

2:30pm

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WERRINGTON - 9673 6133 - ARTHUR NEAVE MEMORIAL HALL

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Resume Writing Course Learn how to create an

effective resume. 10:00am—1:00pm

17th February - 2nd March Morning tea provided

Healthy Happy Kids Arthur Neave Oval Playground Parents and children 0 - 5 years

9:30am - 10:30am Cost: Free

Please bring a hat

Werrington Troupers

At Werrington Downs

BBQs and bus trips for seniors

9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: $12.00

Learn Play Grow Parents and Children

0 - 5 years 9:30am - 11:30am

Commencing 4th February 2020 Morning tea provided

Please bring a hat. Cost: Free

Kids Arcade Werrington Youth Space Cottage St Werrington

(Yrs 3 - 6) 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cost: $3.00 or $5.00 for a family of 2

Contact Naomi on 9673 6133

YOUTH SPACES - 9834 2708

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Werrington Youth Space

Drop-In Activities

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free

Cottage St Werrington

4732 1562

Youth Spaces Holiday Programs

Our youth team also run school holiday programs. Make sure you speak to a youth worker about

the up-coming Holiday program

Pop Up Youth Spaces

In Colyton

Kevin Maley Park

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: Free

Afternoon tea and a

variety of fun activities

for young people

St Clair Youth Space Drop-In ‘The Garage’

Music Program 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free

Our music room is

equipped with drums,

guitars, bass, keyboard,

and microphones.

97A Cook Pde

9834 2704

Werrington Youth Space Drop In and

‘Crazy Creations’ Program

3:00pm - 6:00pm Cost: Free

Cottage St Werrington 4732 1562

North St Mary's Youth Space Drop-In and ‘Feed the Space’

Program

3:00pm - 5:00pm Cost: Free

North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Cnr Debrincat Ave and

Oleander Rd

9673 3908

Check out our

Youth Facebook Page:

Community Junction Inc. Youth Spaces

We also have a Youth Instagram account.

Communityjunctionyouthspaces

Clothes to Conquer Donations needed.

Clean corporate clothing for people

seeking assistance in securing

employment.

Drop offs can be made at the

Centre, Monday - Thursday

Craft at Heart Craft, Cuppa and Chat Group

10:30am - 1:00pm Commences 6th February Cost: Gold Coin Donation

All of our Youth Spaces are drug and alcohol free

Welcome Project An Aboriginal Art Project with

Cambridge Park Public School and Craft at Heart

1:15pm - 2:45pm Cost: Free

Hub Day Are you a service or volunteer who would like to work collectively to

provide a one stop shop in Werrington?

Contact TeRina on 9673 6133 For more information

St Clair Youth Space

Drop-In and

‘Street Art @ St Clair’

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free

St Clair Youth Centre

9834 2704

Erskine Park Youth Space

Drop-In

Girls Space ’GLOW’

A program that will focus

on improving young

women’s wellbeing

& promoting healthy

relationships.

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: Free

57 Peppertree Drive

Erskine Park

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Community Junction Inc. would like to thank our program partners!

Community - Youth -

- Children - Indigenous -

- Information & Referral -

- Hall Hire -

www.communityjunction.org.au

PO Box 1022

St Marys NSW 1790

Telephone: 9673 3908

Fax: 9833 7768

Email:

[email protected]

ABN 31 737 486 987

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HALL HIRE. Are you looking for a venue to hold a family function, baby shower or a child's birthday party. Are you a non profit group looking for a space to hold meetings or are you a small business looking to run a class in your local community? Neighbourhood centres in St Clair and North St Marys are available for hire during the week for classes and meetings and on weekends for private functions. Tables, chairs and kitchen facilities are included. The outdoor space is fully fenced and secure and there is a small car park attached to each centre. For rates and availability of centres located in St Clair and North St Marys, please contact Rosie on 9834 2708 or email [email protected]

You can always keep up to date with upcoming events, news and stories at

Community Junction by following us on Facebook, just type in

Community Junction Inc Facebook through google,

Or visit our website www.communityjunction.org.au

Never miss an issue of our newsletter. You can request to have a copy

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COMMUNITY JUNCTION INC LOCATIONS

. Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre St Clair 9834 2708

Corner Autumnleaf Parade and Timesweep Drive St Clair

. Erskine Park Community Centre 9834 3006

57 Peppertree Drive Erskine Park

. Colyton Neighbourhood Centre 9188 9065

Corner Jensen and Willoughby Street Colyton

. St Clair Youth Centre 9834 2704

97A Cook Parade St Clair

. North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre 9673 3908

Corner Debrincat Avenue and Oleander Road North St Marys

. North St Marys Children’s Centre 9623 0331

Oak Road North St Marys

. Arthur Neave Memorial Hall Werrington 9673 6133

41 Parkes Avenue Werrington

. Werrington Youth Centre 4732 1562

Cottage Street Werrington

. Gulyangarri 9673 3908