WERRINGTON FESTIVAL

Saturday August 20^th marked another successful day in the Werrington Calendar where local stall holders and business came together with community groups and organisations to give back to local residents.  This year, huge crowds enjoyed performances from Cambridge Park High School and Patricia Stephens Dance Studio. Plus there was a special appearance from Rooby Roo while Penrith City Council Childcare Centre told a story. The Art Exhibition “Why I love Werrington” showcased the artistic talent of Primary School children throughout the area whilst the range of FREE activities insured both young and old had a great time. We would like to thank and acknowledge the supporters that contributed to the Werrington Festival 2016.

THANK YOU Richardson & Wrench Jordan Springs, Coles Cambridge Gardens, Blue Mountains Sound, Spin-A-Disk Mobile Disco, Ruby’s   Werrington County, Connor’s  Gourmet Meat Werrington County,  Candi May’s Plaster Painting Fun,  Go Bananas St Marys, Hoyts Penrith  & Mt Druitt, Kennards Hire Penrith, Flip Out Penrith, Masters Penrith, Kid About Playland St Marys and  Featherdale Wildlife Park.

  

 

 

 

OUR FIRST YEAR CELEBRATION

Community Junction Inc.celebrated its first year as a combined organisation on the 4th July 2016.  We celebrated with a morning tea at North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre.  Barb, our General Manager thanked staff and our partners for the wonderful support they have shown over the year.  We were treated to a  slideshow highlighting our achievements over the last 12 months.  This year has been about learning, adjustment and growth. We have been able to provide some wonderful programs and activities to members of our local communities and we are looking forward to providing many more services in the future.

BILLY CART DERBY

 

The Youth Project's Billy Cart Derby Day was held at the Outdoor Reading Room at North St Mary’s Shopping Village on  Friday 22nd April during the recent school holidays. Students from Dunheved High School participated in the derby, as part of the Young Boys Shed Project.  There was a lot of fun and laughter, with plenty of enjoyment from the participants and spectators.

 

 

 

 

 

FREE BOOKS FOR ROBBY'S REaDING TREE

Rooby’s REaDing Tree received a massive boost of pre-loved and mostly brand new books on the last week of term 1. With the help of Jodie Mitchell, one of United Ways Corporate Partners, the staff at T Rowe Price, had an internal kids book drive, and two of their employees came to the final Rooby’s Reading Tree group of the term to present the books to our Colyton worker Frances and the children. Parents and carers took many books home and the remaining books will be utilised at Rooby’s Corner in our centres, and at events etc.  The representatives from T Rowe Price, we able to see first-hand, how their generous donations made a difference to these children families and local communities.

SENIORS FESTIVAL EVENTS

Seniors FESTIVAL events  

Community Junction Inc hosted and participated in a number of Seniors Festival events across Penrith.  Penrith City Council launched the event on the 1st April  at the Pop-Up Park  in Penrith. The Deputy Mayor, Clr Ross Fowler OAM along with the Member for Penrith, The Honourable Stuart Ayres MP, Fiona Scott MP –Member for Lindsay and Clr Jackie Greenow OAM officially welcomed the Re-Imagine Ageing Seniors Festival to our City.

 

Over at St Clair members from our St Clair Men’s Shed and members from St Marys Vietnam Veterans Affairs came along with their partner’s, to enjoy a very special morning tea and to show our appreciation for the contribution this group shows to others in the community.  They enjoyed an fun and interactive exercise demonstration by Donna our regular Gentle Exercise facilitator.

 

 

Erskine Park Neighbourhood Centre was a buzz with activity on Wednesday 6th April as it  celebrated its Annual Seniors Week event. This  year the emphasis was on  Re-Imaging  Ageing and we at Community Junction were  joined by residents, schools and 10 organisations/services that were able to provide  seniors with useful information. Living Beautifully got everyone off to a great start with  their laughing Yoga demonstration, which was contagious and put everyone in a good  mood. SydWest Multicultural Services gave a strength balance demonstration. There was also a special presentation made to the seniors of  homemade cookies by Erskine Park Children’s Centre to mark the event. The food on the day was catered by Erskine Park High School students and the entertainment was a mixture of James Erskine  Public, Erskine Park High School and the Nuba Mountains Association of NSW who together added colour and sparkle to the day. 

 

Over at Colyton the Seniors Living Well group hopped on the bus and headed to the Joan Sutherland Centre on Thursday 7^th April to attend Penrith City Council’s annual Seniors Week concert. The concert was filled with breathtaking performances by Nepean Creative Performing Arts High School, The Diamond Divas and some local talent sourced from  Penrith itself.  After the show the Living Well group hopped back on the bus to grab some lunch at the St Marys RSL before heading home to end what had been nothing short of a great day!

 

MEETING MAMA LANA

Maureen, our Community Worker at North St Mary’s Neighbourhood Centre recently made contact with Mama Lana who is an Organisation that helps to feed the homeless in Penrith.

Lana and one of her assistants Kerri came out to meet with our Young Mums Group which takes place on a Friday morning at our North St Mary’s Centre.

The Mums introduced themselves to Lana sharing their dreams, hopes and concerns. Everyone shared a  meal with laughs and photos and everyone felt excited and appreciative of Lana’s kind words and offers of support.. Mission Australia and Anglicare who facilitate this group were also pleased and excited to develop this partnership as we are at Community Junction Inc.

Looking forward to what opportunities lies ahead for these Mums and bubs.

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.