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What’s On at Mid Mountains Community Centre
April—July 2015
TIME
ACTIVITY / GROUP
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
NOTES
mid mountains
VENUE
-
10.30 am
11.30 am
3.00 pm
3.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.30 pm
9.45 pm
9.00 pm
Mid Mountains Walkers
Kookaburra Play Group
Intro to Computer course
No Interest Loan interviews
Meditation All One Foundation
Boxercise
Mountains Fencing Club
Alcoholics Anonymous
Danielle
Priscilla
MMNC
MMNC
Helen
Serge
Ross
Chris
4759 2592
0416 176 675
4759 2592
4759 2592
4759 2020
0417 238 658
4759 2750
0414 181 545
For fun & health; school terms
During school term
15 Week Course
Phone for appointment
Weekly / FREE
Weekly
Weekly; ring for details
Just turn up
MMNC
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Int Rm
Mtg Rm
Lge Hall
Lge Hall
Sml Hall
TUESDAY
9.15
10.30
11.45
12.00
7.30
-
10.15 am
11.30 am
1.00 pm
2.15 pm
9.00 pm
Yoga Gentle Exercise
BM HomeSchool hub
CALD Lunch
BM HomeSchool Drama
Mountain Opera Chorus
Dianne
Julie
Mary
Georgia P
Colin
4757 1004
0431 663 020
4759 2811
0419 287 478
4782 5765
School term; not last Tues/Mth
Workshops/Courses/Activities
1st Tues/Mth, for all nationalities
Workshops/Courses/Activities
Weekly
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Dng Rm
Sml Hall
Dng Rm
WEDNESDAY
9.30
9.30
11.30
2.00
2.00
6.00
6.30
7.30
-
2.00 pm
11.30 am
1.00 pm
3.30 pm
4.00 pm
8.00 pm
7.30 pm
9.00 pm
Occasional Child Care 0-6Yrs
Wellbeing in the Mid Mtns
Community Restaurant
Carer Peer Support Group
BFS Cyber Seniors group
Ashtanga Yoga Class
Boxercise
Mtns Ukulele Group
Karen
Lyn
BMFS
Gillian
MMNC
Paul
Serge
Rob
0412 932 801
0421 484 473
4759 2811
4759 2592
4759 2592
4758 7148
0417 238 658
0425 271 316
During school term
Mnthly school term. Ring to book
For Seniors; VIP on 1st Wed/Mth
2nd Wed/Mth
Weekly technical tutoring
Weekly
Weekly
2nd & 4th Wed/Mth – School term
Sml Hall
Sml Mtg
Dng Rm
Mtg Rm
Mtg Rm
Sml Hall
Lge Hall
Dng Rm
10.00
10.00
12.30
1.00
1.30
6.30
6.30
7.00
9.00
9.15
10.30
1.00
3.45
6.00
6.00
7.30
8.00
8.00
9.00
10.30
3.00
11.00
11.00
-
12.00 pm
12.00 am
3.00 pm
3.00 pm
3.00 pm
8.00 pm
7.30 pm
9.00 pm
12.00
10.30 am
11.30 am
4.00 pm
4.45 pm
9.00 pm
8.00 pm
9.30 pm
9.00 pm
9.30 am
1.00 pm
12.00
5.00 pm
1.00 pm
3.00 pm
CFS/Fibromyalgia Group
‘Community Café’ Morning Tea
St. Vinnies Emergency Relief
Mah-jong Group
Israeli Folk Dancing
Overeaters Anonymous
Boxercise
Crowd-Around-Choir
Carers Art Therapy
Mid Mountains Walkers
PreSchool Drama (4-6 yrs)
Mid Mtns Scrabble Group
Kids Can Act studio
Disability Social Group
Lawson Community Disco
BM Herb Group
Classic Car Club
Iyengar Yoga Classes
BM Conservation Society
RSPCA branch meeting
PAFFS Grief Support Group
Sri Sathya Sai Group
Blue Mtns Felters
Therese
MMNC
Call Centre
Margaret
Yudit
4759 2592
4759 2592
1800 606 724
4758 6564
4759 1952
0412 541 203
0417 238 658
4759 3937
0404 222 043
4759 2592
0419 287 478
4759 2647
0414 475 158
4751 9041
4787 5684
4754 3224
4784 3185
4757 1004
4739 1493
4757 4130
0438 464824
0414 190 188
4759 1940
1st Thur/Mth
Weekly seniors social
Just turn up
All year round
Weekly; ring for details
2nd Thur/Mth
Weekly
Weekly school term
Fortnightly school term
for fun & health; school terms
Weekly school term
All year round; ring for details
Weekly school term drama
4th Fri/m ring to book
quarterly
Last Fri/bimonthly; ring for details
3rd Fri/Mth
Not 4th Sat/Mth
Sat before last Thurs of Mth
1st Sat / month
4th Saturday / month
Fortnightly Sundays
4th Sun / month
Mtg Rm
Sml Hall
Int Rm
Sml Mtg
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Lge Hall
Dng Rm
Sml Mtg
MMNC
Sml Hall
Sml Mtg
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Lge Hall
Dng Rm
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Dng Rm
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Sml Hall
Dng Rm
THURSDAY
MONDAY
9.15
9.30
12.00
12.00
5.30
6.30
7.45
8.00
FRIDAY
SAT / SUN
Large Hall (Lge Hall) - Mavis Wood Hall
Dining Room (Dng Rm) - Grace Tooth Dining Room
Int Rm - Interview Room
Serge
Kate
Gina
Danielle
Georgia P
Nance
Cathie
Virginia
Caroline
Mike/Sue
Rowan
Dianne
Heather
Patricia
Becky
Roger
Ellen
Small Hall (Sml Hall) - Joy Anderson Hall
Meeting Room (Mtg Rm) - Alma King Meeting Room
Smt Mtg - Small Meeting Room
To book Small Hall & Small Meeting Room 9am-3pm Mon - Fri / Meeting & Interview Room any time,
contact MMNC 4759 2592.
All other bookings contact BMCC 4780 5735.
At MMNC there is FREE access to computer/internet, cheap fax & photocopying. Get the Residents Kit !
news
May 2015
Volume 17, Issue 2
Welcome to our Autumn edition.
9 New Street Lawson NSW 2783
PO Box 117
Lawson NSW 2783
Tel: 4759 2592
info@mmnc.org.au
www.mmnc.org.au
MMNC prints
this newsletter as a community service for the people of
the Mid Mountains.
We value your involvement in the local community, and
membership ($2 a year) is a good way to find out what’s
happening. For more info please call me 4759 2592,
info@mmnc.org.au, or drop in to the Centre.
Jump on board and join our
team of Festival volunteers. If
you have ideas or an activity that
you would like to contribute to
this year’s festival please come
to our next morning tea on 1st May at MMNC 10am.
For info call Danielle 47 592 592 danielle@mmnc.org.au
What’s On
Trivia Night Fundraiser
For info about local community activities, visit
www.mmnc.org.au and click on What’s On. You can also
promote your local activity: info@mmnc.org.au or check
our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midmountains
Hazelbrook Bowling Club, 7pm Saturday 30th May $15/p.
You don’t have to wait till November for a bit of Festival
fun. Let’s get the ball rolling and raise money for the
Festival. So put your table together now and book your
tickets. Call MMNC 47592 592 to reserve a table.
Best wishes from Mick Barrett, Manager, MMNC
Meet Your Street
ANZAC DAY Saturday 25th April
Building bushfire preparedness together. Everyone is
welcome to these free family bbqs, with childrens
activities & emergency services in attendance. 4759 2592
 Bullaburra Noble St Park 26th April 2—4pm
 Lawson at MMCC 26th April 10am—12noon
Hazelbrook March & Service The march will assemble at
Gloria Park Pavilion 8:30am and proceed to the memorial
in Bonnie View Avenue at 8:45 am for a short memorial
service. Organised by Hazelbrook Bowling & Sporting Club.
Hazelbrook stories at Memory Park - 2 pm - Professor
Carment stories of his grandfather Tom Sulman and greatuncle local resident Geoffrey Sulman who died training
pilots for World War I in England in 1917. Free Event, all
welcome - Organised by Hazelbrook Association
Woodford ANZAC Day Sunset Service – assemble at the
Woodford War Memorial at 4.30pm for a short memorial
service. GWH Woodford opposite Transit Café. All
welcome - Organised by Woodford Progress Association in
Community Conversations
We want to better understand people’s aspirations for
their community. We’ll learn from these conversations to
make our work more effective. To attend please contact
Danielle danielle@mmnc.org.au
4759 2592
 Hazelbrook 14th May at Bungarrabee Centre 7-9pm
 Lawson 31st May at MMNC 2 – 4pm
 Bullaburra 14th June 2-4pm at Bullaburra Hall Noble St
Community in a Tea Cup
Thursday 14th May , 10am -12 Mid Mountains Community
Centre 9 New St, Lawson. Gold Coin donation, all proceeds
to the Cancer Council in support of the Biggest Morning
Tea. Celebrating Neighbourhood Centre Week. Music,
quizzes, great tea & coffee and cakes. Everyone welcome!
Free Youth Dance & Drumming Workshop
Wednesday 1st July 1-3pm Mavis Wood Hall MMCC New
St Lawson. 12 – 18 years. Have fun! Stay tuned for details
on our FB page. Call MMNC 4759 2592 to book a spot.
Reading Week at Bullaburra Playgroup!
The joy of words & imagination at this Storytelling session
featuring
the
Book
With
No
Pictures.
Noble St Park Bullaburra 17th June 10—11.30am
conjunction with Hazelbrook Association and MMNC.
Lawson March & Services
 6am dawn service in Honour Ave.
 10.45am march in Honour Ave, service 11am at the
cenotaph. Organised by Lawson Combined Services Club
Woodford Academy Events
 ‘Palimpsest Performance #3’ curated by Sarah Breen
Lovett featuring Clare Cooper & Monica Brooks
Saturday 16 May 1-2pm
 ‘Presence’ – a photographic installation by Ona Janzen
Artist talk Saturday 20 June 1-2pm. Open Days 20 June,
4 July & 18 July 10am-4pm
 ‘To Seek for Truth in the Bush’ - a talk by Chris Tobin
Saturday 18 July 1-2pm
Ring or email for prices & dates. Guided Tours $2/Person
Woodford Academy 90-92 Great Western Highway,
Woodford (on street parking available on Woodford Ave)
4758 8743
woodfordacademy@gmail.com
Gallipoli Campaign Exhibition Visit
Join us in visiting the Home/Front Exhibition at the
Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest, Emu Plains
15th May. Life size drawings and personal effects of the
Australian soldiers & nurses. Entry is free, transport is
available $5 /p. The bus will depart from MMNC 9.30am
and return 12.30pm. If you require assistance please let
us know. To book please call MMNC on 4759 2592.
Wrap With Love
The Lawson chapter of ‘Lit.knits’
meets in the library 10am – 1pm twice a month. Join us to
chat, knit or crochet 10”/25cm squares to make wraps for
the needy or bring your donations of yarn, squares or
rugs. (6th & 20th May, etc)
Contact Bron 47 592 280
Blue Mountains Family History Society
Would
you like help to trace your ancestors? The Society meets
2nd Friday each month in the Presbyterian Church Hall,
Macquarie Road Springwood 10am. Family history
research assistance is also provided by BMFHS members.
For more info Yvonne Wright 4753 6790.
Cyber Seniors
* Save your memories! Scan your important documents
and photos onto a FREE USB stick and/or online, so
they are safely stored for the future.
* Broadband for Seniors 1-to-1 Tutoring Learn how to
set up & send emails, and look up things on the internet.
* BFS Group Are you 65 years+ and having “issues”
with your smart phone, tablet, digital camera or laptop?
Come to grips with today’s “smart” devices in a friendly
and supportive environment (bring along your own fullycharged device to each session; basic competence with
email and internet is a prerequisite).
All activities FREE. Enquiries and to book: 4759 2592
Strengthening Over Sixties
We have 4 exercise classes weekly at Bullaburra hall.
Enhance day-to-day living for all different fitness levels.
The program is fun and filled with great people. To get
involved call MMNC 4759 2592.
ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia support group
First Thursday each month 10am-12. Come & share ideas
about treatments, strategies for coping or just getting out
of the house and talking to people on a similar journey.
A newsletter is also available.
Therese 0401 238 551
cfsbluemountains@gmail.com
Gentle Walking
Join the Mid Mountains Walkers and walk & talk together
for 45-60 minutes in local streets in the Mid Mountains.
Walkers usually stop for a coffee after the walk. Meet us
at 9:15am for a 9:30 start on Monday & Friday from
MMNC, Lawson. For more info Danielle 4759 2592.
The 11th of May is National
Volunteer Week
and
we
congratulate our long term
volunteers celebrating 10 years of service - Narelle
Bowen, Robyn Artup, Michael Morley and Malu Hall.
Their commitment and ongoing support is extraordinary!
We also congratulate our new group of 11 Volunteers
who completed their training.
Palliative Care week commences on 25th of May. We are
running a raffle to cover the costs of Rural volunteers in
attending the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Conference.
Tickets are $2 and available at Reception at MMNC. Prizes
include: 1st Prize Family Pass to Taronga Zoo & Taronga
Western Plains Zoo (x2) 2nd Prize Hand Made Quilt
donated by the Upper Blue Mountains Ladies Probus
Club 3rd Prize $150 Caltex Voucher & 4th Prize Maggie
Beer Luxury Hamper. The raffle will be drawn at the
Conference on the 29th of May. Good luck everyone !
Please feel free to contact me if you have any enquiries
about the service on 47593001 or katrina@mmnc.org.au
Mid Mountains Community Garden
Be involved in growing our own organic food, sustainably and locally. Gardening days are held at
Kihilla (Queens Road Lawson) Saturdays 9am-12. Info
Janet 0407 926 386 David 0418 250 159
mmcg.bm@gmail.com
BMCC Seniors Week Recognition Awards
Paul Best, who had just retired as the Coordinator of the
Mid Mountains Volunteer Home Visitors Program, and
Kate Litchfield, a Volunteer Home Visitor with over 13
years of service with the program, both received
Recognition Awards to acknowledge the invaluable
contribution Paul and Kate have made to the Blue
Mountains Community.
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
For people on
low incomes, living between Linden & Wentworth Falls.
Loans of up to $1200. Not for Emergency Relief or regular
bills. Info ph 47 592 592 Funded by Fair Trading, DSS & NAB
PAFFS Grief Support Group
The loss of a child at any age and from any cause. PAFFS is
a support group for parents & any family members, to
share experiences and feelings with other families living
with the pain and heartache. 4th Saturday of each month
3-5pm at MMNC. Info Becky 0438 464824.
IDAHOT 2015 international day against homophobia &
transphobia. Sunday 17 May 11am at Civic Place BMCC
Katoomba for the Rainbow flag raising event. Then march
to Carrington Place, in front of the Carrington Hotel, for
speeches, music, food and celebrations. Wet weather
venue for the Carrington Place event is the Katoomba
Community Hall, Katoomba St Katoomba.
Term 2, 2015 Program
Three playgroups—for parents, grandparents, carers with babies to 5 year olds: Our playgroups are always open to
new members & include early literacy activities.
Play in the Park at Golden Horizons Park Hazelbrook on Tuesdays 10 -11.30am (weather permitting), resumes 21st April
Play in the Park at Bullaburra Park, Noble St, on Wednesdays 10am—11.30 (weather permitting), resumes 22nd April
Scout Hall Playgroup at 70 Railway Pde, Hazelbrook on Thursdays 10am—12 noon resumes 23rd April
FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED AT MOST OF OUR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Baby Play Time Every Tuesday drop in any time 9.30am - 12.30 pm. For parents and carers with babies up to 18m.
Friendly discussion & support. At Heatherbrae, 6 Benang St Lawson (next to children’s play area in town square). Just
drop in or call MOCS 4758 6811 or Jeanette 4758 9966 for more information. In partnership with Connect Child & Family Services.
Bush Walking Group for Adults planning meeting on Wednesday 22nd April, 9.15 am at MOCS, Bungarrabee Centre, 4850 Oaklands Rd, Hazelbrook. All welcome to join this ongoing group and plan easy and accessible local bush walks. For
more information or if you want to walk but can’t make the meeting call MOCS on 4758 6811.
Women’s Futures, Women’s Lives: Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm for 7 weeks (5th May - 16th June). Information &
Enrolment session at MOCS 21st April at 9.30, course provided by TAFE Outreach. Plan your future education, training or
work pathways; explore options; feel more confident about your future. Free limited childcare on site by MMM.
Bungarrabee Centre 48 Oaklands Rd Hazelbrook. Bookings essential, to register or for more info call MOCS 4758 6811.
Let’s Talk with Barry Palm, Tues 20th & 27th May and 3rd June 7 – 9pm: discussions will be based on Parenting the Sensitive & Strong-willed child and Kids & their Emotions groups, these three sessions offer the opportunity to talk through
some of the more challenging & rewarding aspects of parenting. Partnership with Gateway Family Services. Bungarrabee Centre
48 Oaklands Rd Hazelbrook. Bookings essential, call 4758 6811 to register or for more info
Parenting Alone Support (PAS): in the Blue Mountains: 22nd May and 19th June, 5.30—7.30pm at Lawson Public School
group for sole parents with school aged children (4-14 years) will be meeting once per month on Friday evening, dinner
and children’s activities provided. Bookings essential for catering and activities. Call 4758 6811 to book or for more information contact Gloria: gloriatabi@bigpond.com or hub@mocs.org.au
Mum’s pamper party morning: Friday 15th May 10am -12 midday. FREE. Come along for a mini spa treatment provided by a trained beauty therapist! Priority given to parents and carers who have a child with a disability. In partnership with
Northcott. Lawson Public School, Bookings essential call 4758-6811 to register or for more information. Limited free childcare provided on site by MMM.
Morning tea for parents and carers: Friday 19 June, 9 —10.30am Lawson Public School Library. Informal drop in, enjoy
a cuppa, cake and chat with other parents with children with a disability. In partnership with Northcott Disability Services.
No need to book, just drop in. For more information call MOCS on 4758 6811
Reading Week: Hazelbrook Scout Hall Playgroup Thursday 18th June 10.00–12.00 Come and enjoy ‘The Book with No
Pictures”. Join in and create something special in our clay workshop with Liz Mc Donald. Billie Booksie will also be making a special visit to see us. No need to book. Just come along.
Aboriginal Artist in Schools Exhibition: Sat 30th May at Lawson Public School – MOCS Facebook page for details.
NAIDOC Week Bush Walk with Chris Tobin: Horseshoe Falls, Tuesday 7th June 2.00pm–4.00pm. Cost $2.00 per head Bookings essential. To book or for more information call MOCS on 4758 6811.
Mid Mountains Community Hub is a Project of Mountains Outreach Community Service
The Hub is funded by Family and Community Services’ Community Builders program
A gold coin donation is appreciated at all of our courses and events.
Carer Peer Support Group
Community Café weekly Morning Tea
If you are a carer for a friend or family member who is
elderly or living in the community with a disability or
mental illness why not come along to one of our friendly
meetings, meet other carers in similar situations, support
others and be supported? Carer Peer Support meets at
the Neighbourhood Centre 1.30 - 3.30pm second
Wednesday of each month. New members welcome.
Phone Gillian: 4759 2592 or email gillian@mmnc.org.au
Everyone especially seniors welcome to this get together
here at MMNC at 10am every Thursday. It is all about a
cup, cake and chat and meeting others. No need to RSVP,
no cost. Free transport may be available. Info 4759 2592.
BM Occasional Child Care
Engaging Preschool
Program & Enriching Infant, Toddler Program. Low cost.
Wednesdays Lawson. 0412 932 801 www.mocs.org.au