INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

St Marys Memorial Hall was packed with local residents celebrating International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March. Guests enjoyed listening to this year's theme 'Pledge for Parity' by guests speakers from various organisations.

 

Dance groups, singers, motivational speakers and great food were what this year's international Women's Day was all about.  Community Junction Inc look forwarding to being a part of this great event next year.

FAMILY FUN FETE REGATTA PARK

It was a warm evening at Regatta Park Penrith, perfect for the family to gather and enjoy an evening of activities and an outdoor movie.  To raise awareness for women and their families affected by domestic violence, The Nepean Domestic Violence Network held their Family Fun Fete on 19^th February 2016.

 

 

 

 

"Mars need Mums" began playing as night fell, and everyone settled down on picnic rugs and outdoor chairs to enjoy the movie.
The event was well attended by members of Nepean Domestic Violence Network, local politicians,  the local fire brigade and members of the community dealing with domestic violence.

 

 

CELEBRATING LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

On Tuesday the 1^st of March  a number of the volunteers and staff  from Community Junction Inc joined The Honourable John Ajaka MLC, Minister responsible for Volunteering, Youth, Multiculturalism and Disability to acknowledge and celebrate the role of local volunteers in their communities. Local organisations that who have endorsed the Statement of Principles for Recognition of Volunteers were presented with certificates by the Minister who also launched a Conflict resolution Toolkit for Volunteers.

 

 

OUTDOOR READING ROOM

The Outdoor Reading Room on Parklawn Place North St Marys has had its second last Corporate Volunteer Blitz day from United Way Australia with a 40+ team from ING Direct.  A second coat of paint was put onto the mural wall, a noticeboard to promote community events installed, bench seats for people to sit and read books from the Little Free Community Library, wicker style planter boxes complete with beautiful herbs and lavender, a passionate fruit vine and trellis, as well as a first coat of the outdoor movie screen.

Over the coming months United Way will hand this project over to our community to continue to grow and develop the site.  Many thanks to partners involved in their own way in bringing this project to fruition - United Way Australia, Shared reading NSW, Paint Penrith REaD and Magnetic Places Penrith City Council.

The Outdoor Reading Room is evolving into a wonderful welcoming community space.

NEW PROGRAMS AT COLYTON

February is upon us and the team are back from leave.
 
We have some great new programs beginning at Colyton Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Willoughby and Jensen Sts Colyton.  For more information you can contact TeRina 9188 9065.



Colyton Kids is a fun after school program for children aged 8 - 12 years, providing outdoor physical activities as well as afternoon tea from 3.15 - 4.45pm every Wednesday during Term 1.  Cost is $3.00


Our Gentle Exercise class is designed specifically for people over 40 and is run by a qualified facilitator every Monday 11.30am - 12.30pm.  Cost:  $5.00

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WERRINGTON - OUT AND ABOUT

Community Junction Inc Werrington, are branching out of the office and over to Arthur Neave Memorial Hall.

During the first weeks in February we offered 2 weeks of afternoon fun to the local community with one off exciting activities.  There was something for everyone from sensory play, drama and cartooning workshops, as well as fun activities for youth and getting our hands dirty with slime!

 We also had the opportunity to attend Thorndale‘s “Give it a Go” fun day on Saturday 6^th February.
We were able to network and promote the programs that we offer to the local community and had the advantage of being the only neighbourhood centre with a stall.  Thank you to Thorndale for a fun and informative day!

Celebrating Christmas... Community Style

The staff at Community Junction Inc. have been busy celebrating Christmas with members of our community.


CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS:
St Clair's annual Christmas Event had a great turnout, with Santa popping in to say hi to all the boys and girls, there were photos taken, and yummy lollies from Santa’s sack. Rooby Roo also made a special visit. The food was amazing with sausages and bacon on the bbq, as well as fairy floss and popcorn. Our face painter Brooke was very busy painting butterflies for the children and all kinds of creations. The movie Arthur Christmas could be seen on the giant screen to the delight of everyone including the Mums and Dad’s.

MENS SHED CHRISTMAS PARTY
A good time was had by all at this Christmas Party.  There was a fantastic selection of food and lots of fun pulling the bon bons.  All the jokes where read out to the delight of everyone.

   

THE LEARNING LOUNGE CELEBRATION
Children who attend the Learning Loiunge let their hair down at their end of year celebration.  Students played darts and had a go at playing pool, members of the Young Blokes Group cooked the BBQ and chatted to families, while Christmas music was playing in the background. Everyone bought food to share, with plenty of lollies and chocolate to the delight of everyone.

    

 

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AT NORTH ST MARYS
North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre celebrated Christmas with many free activities at the local neighbourhood centre.. Santa dropped by handing out lolly bags to the eager children, and Maria completed amazing works of art on the kids faces.  Our youth team were their busily cooking up a storm on the BBQ.  Rooby Roo mad a surprise visit to the delight of everyone, and John was kept busy making balloon animals, swords and hats.  

We hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy new year.