South Penrith Community Project 

~Dynamic Neighbourhood Building~

Meet the Team

Adrian, Sharon, Joy, Maree, Mary, Amie

The South Penrith Community Project runs out of the South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre (Corner Trent and Birmingham St).

Our Vision is to:

• Empower individuals through strengthening social connections to the community
• Advocating on behalf of community members
• Referring people to services and specialist organisations when needed.
• Giving information brochures and fact sheets on things like, parenting, seniors issues, health, relationships, financial services, local community activities
• Run activities and groups at the centre for all different kinds of people from the community.

NEWS

First Time Parents Social Group starting for the first time!

 

This group will be a place for first time parents to meet other parents, share ideas and experiences. Child Care professionals will be on hand to answer all your questions and provide

Information.  The sessions will be attended by a range of community services, providing information on important issues such as Routines,Settling your baby, Child Development and Baby Games.

• Friday mornings 10 am—12 noon
• For more information or bookings contact: Julie 4721 3420

 

Southlands Redevelopment update

Thank you to all of the people who have contributed their surveys. We are now in the process of correlating the stories and information of over 200 surveys. This information will be brought to the attention of Penrith City Council and the developers of Southlands. We are looking forward to working with council and the developers to ease the pressure on Southlands residents that has been caused by the redevelopment plans. Watch this space as updates will be posted as progress is made. For more information contact Amie on (02) 47 218 520. 

 

 

WHAT'S ON - Term 4 2008

 

South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre Calendar Term 4 2008

 

More detailed information about the groups and activities below...

 

 

Wednesday Scribes Creative Writing Group 

• Wednesday Scribes Creative Writing group is a place where everyone is welcome to come and try their hand at expressing themselves through creative writing.
• Wednesdays 9.30am-11 am
• Cost $4 per class

           Read the groups Anthologies by clicking on their title-

A selection of our literary efforts for this year so far (2008)

A collection of works by the Wednesday scribes (2006)

 

 

 

 

 

• Heart Foundation sponsored low impact exercise group for the over 50’s. Excellent for people who are new to exercise, or who have health problems.

• Mondays and Wednesdays: 8.30 – 9.30am - Fridays: 1.30 – 2.30pm.

• Cost is $ 4 per class.

• Please wear loose clothing, joggers and bring a water bottle.

• Wednesdays and Fridays group welcomes new members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Munchkins Playgroup

 

• A playgroup for parents with children aged up to 5 years.
• Mondays 10am-12pm
• Free

 

 

Walking Group

 

• Heart Foundation sponsored, this group meets at the Neighbourhood Centre then walks for 1 hour around the South Penrith area. Morning tea is waiting on your return and consists of tea, coffee, juice and fresh fruit. Please wear loose clothing joggers and bring a water bottle. Not necessary to book, just turn up on the day and join in.

• Tuesdays: 8.30 – 9.30am
• Cost $2 for morning tea

 

 

The Golden Oldies

 

A social and fun group for active over 50’s.

Thursday’s 9.30am-12pm

 

 

Computers

• TAFE Outreach. Have you always wanted to learn how to use email, the internet andother computer basics? Then this group is for you. This course is very popular so please ring Carolyn 47 218520 to go on our waiting list. Course runs for 2 school terms.
• Wednesday: 12.30-3.30pm
• $2 per week - afternoon tea provided.

 

 

Community Library at South Penrith Neighbourhood centre- Swap and Go...

 

Bring along your pre loved books for others to enjoy. Swap your books with others and read until your heart is content. You can read in the lounge chairs provided with a cup of tea or coffee, or take books home and read in your own leisure. There are books for all of your moods, Fiction and non Fiction, for Adults and Children...

 

 

You’re invited to come and have a cuppa…

 

If there is anything else you would like to see run at the Neighbourhood Centre, or any community issues that you would like to see us advocating for please ring Amie on 4721 8520 Thursday-Friday or email on amie@spyns.org.au.

 

 

Contact Details

To find out more information about the groups or services at the South Penrith Neighborhood Centre call us on (02) 47 218520 or email sharon@spyns.org.au.