www.glenmoregazette.com.au July 2016 1 PARENTS CORNER pg.8 WHAT'S COOKING pg.11 PAWS A WHILE pg.13 JULY 2016 www.glenmoregazette.com.au Delivered monthly to Glenmore Park + Regentville + Mulgoa Rise Issue 144 + HIGHER STANDARDS + Partners Jim Aitken Emu Plains (Lennox Centre) (02) 4735 2121 Cranebrook (02) 4730 1122 Glenmore Park (02) 4733 6999 Penrith (02) 4722 5000 Emu Plains (GWH) (02) 4735 8888 Glenbrook (02) 4739 1111 Blaxland (02) 4739 8800 Springwood (02) 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au Glenmore Park Mediclinic Appointment System Bulk Billing Lady Doctors Available 8.30am - 8pm Weekdays 8.30am - 4.30pm Saturdays 9.00am - 4.30pm Sundays Shop 17B Town Centre 4733 0222 Open 7 days Distributed from the 1st Week of Every Month Excluding January Artist’s impression Sales & Information Centre open 10am - 4pm Thurs - Mon 74 Bradley Street off The Northern Road, Mulgoa 1300 272 300 mulgoarise.com.au A stylish new collection of affordable designer townhomes selling now WESTERN SYDNEY’S PREMIER RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Tracys Essential Looks Contact Tracy Today 4736 6881 or Text 0400 360 421 tracysessentiallooks.com.au 1 Castle Rd, Orchard Hills Professional Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon Mobile Service Available Flexible Appointment Times continued pg. 8 Penrith Mayor Cr Karen McKeown las month turned the first sod to officially commence construction of the $30 million plus redevelopment of Glenmore Park Town Centre. Majors Aldi and Coles will anchor the new building with 31 specialty tenants including a gym. Mayor Cr McKeown said she was extremely pleased to have the opportunity as Mayor to mark the start of work on the much anticipated second stage of Glenmore Park Town Centre. “Council has worked extremely closely with owners Village Fair to create an improved urban design outcome that integrates well with the existing Town Centre,” Mayor McKeown said. “More importantly, the investment by Village Fair will have significant economic importance for our city. Approximately 400 to 450 jobs will be created throughout the construction phase while it is estimated an additional 400 plus jobs will be created once the new building is open for business. “These are all jobs that will allow people to work closer to home, ensuring increased valuable time spent at home with family and play,” she continued. Village Fair owners Rick Abrahams + Harold Marshbaum dig in to help Mayor Cr Karen McKeown officially commence construction of the new Glenmore Park Town Centre building. Image | Courtesy Penrith City Council. Glenmore Park Town Centre Redevelopment Commences
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PARENTS CORNER pg.8 WHAT'S COOKING pg.11 PAWS A WHILE pg.13
JULY 2016 www.glenmoregazette.com.au Delivered monthly to Glenmore Park + Regentville + Mulgoa Rise Issue 144
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Penrith Mayor Cr Karen McKeown las month turned the fi rst sod to offi cially commence construction of the $30 million plus redevelopment of Glenmore Park Town Centre.
Majors Aldi and Coles will anchor the new building with 31 specialty tenants including a gym.
Mayor Cr McKeown said she was extremely pleased to have the opportunity as Mayor to mark the start of work on the much anticipated second stage of Glenmore Park Town Centre.
“Council has worked extremely closely with owners Village Fair to create an improved urban design outcome that integrates well with the existing Town Centre,” Mayor McKeown said.
“More importantly, the investment by Village Fair will have signifi cant economic importance for our city. Approximately 400 to 450 jobs will be created throughout the construction phase while it is estimated an additional 400 plus jobs will be created once the new building is open for business.
“These are all jobs that will allow people to work closer to home, ensuring increased valuable time spent at home with family and play,” she continued.
Village Fair owners Rick Abrahams + Harold Marshbaum dig in to help Mayor Cr Karen McKeown offi cially commence construction of the new Glenmore Park Town Centre building. Image | Courtesy Penrith City Council.
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As you sit down to a warm cuppa and a sneaky five minutes to catch up on your local news, we present you with a jam-packed July edition!
This month we bring you lots of local news and events, and it’s time to get the shoebox out, with end of financial year upon us!
The Glenmore Park Town Centre redevelopment has certainly been a topic of much discussion for many, many years - so you can imagine how excited we have been to bring you the latest news about the most recent developments as our lead story.
If you’re up for a laugh, check out what one local resident is up to on page 3, all in aid of a good cause!
School Holidays have arrived (again!), if you’re looking for something to keep the kids (and yourself) amused, do yourself a favour and check out Ruby Productions ‘Little Women’, see page 5 for all the details.
And of course, we have a tasty dish for you to test out in ‘What’s Cooking’ on page 11, perfect for these chilly nights!
“Keep going. Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations”.
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ChurchesAnglican Church
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Catholic Church
William Howell Drive
4737 9735
Uniting Church
Cnr Mulgoa Rd & Stuart Rd Penrith
4721 1295
Christ Church at the College
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4736 8100
Penrith Church
52 Taylor Rd Cranebrook
4577 6555
Salvation Army
48 Luttrell St
4733 1133
Vineyard Church
Regentville Public School
4732 3139
Elevation Church Penrith
4 Production Place, Penrith
4722 8489
Community GroupsSitters Club 0419 219 572Community Health 4732 9400Glenmore Park Guides 0400 546 772
Probus Club Glenmore Pk 0411 237 699Probus Club Penrith Sth 4733 1614Penrith Suicide Bereavement
A troupe of Sydney comics, led by Glenmore Park resident Rob Andrews, will descend on Penrith RSL this July to raise money for Soldier On. Penrith is the sixth and last stop in the Comedy Tour to Tooleybuc, after Goulburn, Wagga, Albury, Bendigo and Tooleybuc.
Rob Andrews stated that “comedy is a good fi t to highlight the work Soldier On does within our defence community. Often our soldiers return home with mental health issues. We hope to raise awareness and cash while giving everyone a laugh and a good time.”
Soldier On is dedicated to supporting Australian veterans of war with their physical and mental health needs. The charity provides a range of specialised services that help our returned soldiers to overcome depression and PTSD.
“This area has a big heart which is why I love living here,” Rob Andrews said, “I’d love to see the show sell out so that we can raise as much money for Soldier On as we can.”
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Glenmore Park comic, Rob Andrews | Image supplied.
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FAITH – GLENMORE PARK ANGLICAN CHURCH
Article Written + Submitted by: Rev John Lavender P: 4733 1635 A: Cnr William Howell Dr + Pritchard Pl, Glenmore Park W: www.glenmoreparkanglican.com.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8.30 and 10.15am, 5 + 7pm. Plus activities for adults + young people right throughout the week.
Take Another Look at ChurchDeep down most people know they really
should get along to Church a bit more. While many people are aware of this, what often stops them is a fear of the unknown.
Either because they haven’t been for a while or they haven’t been at all, there is a fear
about what Church might be like. Some people think Church is a strange, irrelevant place or they might be worried they will stand out or they won’t know what to do or that what happens won’t make sense.
At Glenmore Park Anglican Church, we fi rmly believe that what God has to say to us through the Bible is relevant to every part of our life and relevant to every person, regardless of age, and regardless of whether you’re male or female, old or young, so we work hard to make people feel welcome.
We often ask people who come to our Church, “Why do you stay?”
The most frequent answer they give is because they fi nd the people are friendly, they can understand what is going on and they fi nd what we do is helpful to their life.
When people understand that Church is about a group of people encouraging and supporting each other in life, to know and understand how good God is, and that it is not about rules and regulations, and that it can even be enjoyable and relaxing, it makes such a diff erence!
One of the great things we fi nd about the people who come to our Church is that many of them have never been to a Church before and although they might be nervous when they start out, after a few weeks of getting to know us and seeing what we are on about, these people have said that Church is the highlight of their week!
Each week we want to help people discover who Jesus is and why he is still such a signifi cant and fascinating person. Why not take the plunge and join us? We’d love to meet you!
Rev John Lavender
Penrith RSL Social Golf Club is looking for Ladies and Gents to join us for a fun round of golf.
Based on the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. Adapted to the stage by Jenny Tibbitts and Directed by Linda Holland.
Little Women, the much loved story by Louisa May Alcott, follows the lives of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy as they go from childhood to womanhood.
The years are fi lled with the hardships of poverty, the promise of love, the sadness of loss and hope for a brighter future.
The March family is living in genteel poverty after Mr March lost their money. Meg and Jo March, the elder sisters, both work outside the home for money to support the family. Meg teaches children of a nearby family, while Jo aids her grand-aunt March, a wealthy widow whose strength is failing. Beth helps around the house, and Amy attends school.
Their lives are touched and changed throughout the years by Laurie and his grandfather (the March’s neighbors), Aunt March, John Brooke (the shy tutor of Laurie) and Professor Bhaer (a German expatriate who encourages Jo with her writing).
Ruby Productions Presents...Little Women
When Saturdays July 16th, 23rd, 30th at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets $25 for adults and $20 concession.To book tickets go to www.trybooking.com/186410 To reserve show only phone (02) 47 355 422Where John Lees Centre, 15 Evan Street, Penrithwww.rubyproductions.com.au
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The cast of Little Women – Ruby Productions. Image supplied.
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Politicians must advocate what is popular to be elected. But we should look for leadership which also raises discussion about unpopular issues impacting upon the welfare of our souls.
There are many political issues to discuss, but let me illustrate with a few obvious examples. First: The correlation between the fast-paced,
stressful western lifestyle and mental illness. When the overriding focus is on earning money to buy things our souls are at risk because we can’t buy real love, happiness or peace. I see it visiting people in the hospital mental health unit, and with ordinary families under the pump. The pace, stress, traffi c, the fi nancial and time pressures on marriages, are all too much. But the priority continues to be about economic development – it’s the popular vote. We all want jobs, but if the price of frenetic development and the pace of life is (as the statistics show) that increasing numbers of us and our kids are struggling to cope mentally, are we really progressing as a society? Oscar Wilde said, “When the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.” We need leaders who see past the popular vote to truly fi ght for our future welfare.
Second: In Los Angeles throughout the 1900s the public voted down proposals for public transport systems despite traffi c congestion. Companies selling motor cars and rubber helped prioritise freeways over railways. By summer 1993 when I lived in LA you couldn’t see mountains 2 kilometres away due to smog! The smog caused health problems. Our leaders should have vision for our population growth beyond more freeways and crammed housing.
Third: Making childcare more aff ordable is one thing, but a childcare centre manager I know left work when she had her own child because she recognised being apart from him for days on end was not good.
Jesus taught that happiness and peace fl ow from what happens inside us.
This article is not about monorails, but the impact of political decisions on the welfare of our souls. Food for thought, living well, and voting. (www.paulmarshall.org).
Go well, Paul
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Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood ServicesP: 0409 986121 or 47218520 E: [email protected] FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com
PARENTS CORNER
This month, we continue the series on ‘Parent Traps’ that we started in April.Escalation Traps – Child Escalation
Children can learn that to get what they want, they escalate their behaviour. They do more of everything - whinge, nag, cry, scream, shout. Anything to get what they want.
Why do they do this? They do it because it works for them.The parent gets tired or overwhelmed, and just gives in. What does the child learn from this?To get what I want I keep pushing until I get what I want.
Escalation Traps – Parent Escalation
A parent asks a child to do something. The child doesn’t move. The parent asks again. And again. And again. After several requests the parent gets frustrated and starts to yell.
When the parent is angry, screaming, counting, or making threats, the child decides that it is time to do as the parent asks.
What does the child learn from this?My parent is only serious about the request when she is yelling.
This is why parents say “my child never listens to me”. Do these escalation traps happen at your place? Sometimes
the child and parent escalate together and it’s a screaming match and a fi ght over something simple.What Is The Remedy?
Make a clear, calm request. Make sure you have your child’s attention by saying his name, getting eye contact, touching him on the shoulder. Tell him what to do rather than what not to do. And make it a request, not a question. If the child complies, give him descriptive praise “thank you for doing as I ask”. If your child does not comply after two clear, calm requests, calmly give him a consequence. The consequence doesn’t need to be harsh, you just need to let your child know that you mean what you say.Struggling?
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is available in the community for free. Go to the Resourcing Parents website to fi nd a course near you. Or you can do Triple P Online for the cost of $80.
Continued from pg. 1
Glenmore Park Town Centre Redevelopment Commences
“Council offi cers will also continue to work closely with Village Fair to minimise the impact to residents during the construction phase and once the new building is operational,” she said.
Mr Rick Abrahams, Director of Village Fair Pty Ltd, thanked Council for their support in delivering their vision for the new building.
“A project like this would never come to fruition without working closely with the team at Penrith Council,” he said.
“We are looking forward to commencing construction and completing our vision for Glenmore Park Town Centre and the Glenmore Park community.”
Upon completion, the Glenmore Park and greater Penrith community will have greater shopping choice with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths, a gym, over 60 specialty tenants and over 750 car spaces including undercover.
The new building is expected to open late 2017.
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Photography Competition Winners Visit NSW Parliament House
Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies has congratulated Mrs Rebeka Vianello and Miss Katherine Wong, the winner and youth winner, respectively, of the Mulgoa Electorate photography competition.
Local resident Mrs Rebeka Vianello’s winning photograph depicts a stunning sunset in the Mulgoa Valley.
Miss Katherine Wong also lives locally and her stunning black and white photo is of nearby Luddenham.
“I was thrilled to welcome Mrs Vianello and Miss Wong to Parliament House for lunch and a tour. It was a pleasure to thank them for their beautiful entries and acknowledge them personally,” said Tanya Davies.
Mrs Vianello’s and Miss Wong’s winning photographs are now on display in the new Mulgoa Electorate Offi ce at St Clair. Miss Katherine Wong + Mrs Rebeka Vianello with Tanya Davies MP | Images Supplied
Council has welcomed the State and Federal Government’s commitment of $100m to widen Mulgoa Road to six lanes between the M4 and Blaikie Road.
Council has been pushing for better movement across the city, lobbying hard to see the 6km stretch of Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road between Glenmore Park and Andrews Road widened to three lanes each way.
Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said Council’s representations saw $5 million allocated for design and assessment in 2015.
“No doubt this confi rmed what we all already knew – it can take a ridiculous amount of time to get across our City on Mulgoa Road and it’s time to get on with fi xing it.”
“It recently took me 20 minutes to travel less than a kilometre on Mulgoa Road – this is not unique or unusual and I hear from residents all the time about the time it can take to get into Penrith’s City Centre or off the M4, from Glenmore Park to the station,” Cr McKeown said.
The Federal and State Government announced $80 million and $20 million respectively to Stage 1 of the widening. This is in addition to $70m of joint funding already committed to Castlereagh Road/Jane Street/High Street intersection upgrade. Geotechnical investigations are currently underway to prepare for this work.
Stage 2 will see works occur from the M4 to Glenmore Parkway, Stage 3 from Coreen Avenue to Museum Drive and Stage 4 to the Andrews Road interchange.
Penrith Council had listed the widening of Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road as one of its top 6 advocacy priorities for 2016.
“It was also highlighted as an example of how infrastructure hasn’t kept up with population growth in the national Fund our Future campaign which makes the case for a dedicated infrastructure fund for growth Cities like ours,” Cr McKeown said.
“Five million Australians – and counting – in fast-growing suburbs on the outskirts of our capital cities are confronted daily with congested roads and insuffi cient public transport and Australia’s fastest growing councils have united to make the case for a more strategic approach to infrastructure funding.”
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Parents Should Avoid Comments on Daughters Weight
New research suggests parents should not discuss weight with a daughter, even if she is at a healthy weight.
Investigators from the Cornell Food & Brand Lab found that the less a parent comments on weight to a daughter, the less likely she is to be dissatisfi ed with her weight as an adult. The fi ndings show that women who recall their parents commenting on their weight are more prone to being overweight and are less satisfi ed with their weight as adults.
“Commenting on a woman’s weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls,” says lead author Brian Wansink, Ph.D., and author of “Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life.”
The research fi ndings appear in the journal Eating & Weight Disorders.In the study, 501 women between 20 and 35 years old were surveyed about their
body image and asked to recall how frequently their parent(s) commented about their weight.
Those with a healthy BMI were 27 percent less likely to recall their parents commenting on their weight and 28 percent less likely to recall parents commenting on eating too much compared to women whose BMI indicated they were overweight.
Importantly, both overweight and healthy weight women who did recall their parents commenting on their weight as youths were less satisfi ed with their weight as adults.
Researchers believe this indicates that weight related comments can be damaging to body image regardless of weight. These fi ndings suggest that commenting about girls’ weight can have a negative impact later in life.
“If you’re worried about your child’s weight, avoid criticizing them or restricting food. Instead, nudge healthy choices and behaviours by giving them freedom to choose for themselves and by making the healthier choices more appealing and convenient,” Wansink said.
“After all, it’s the choices that children make for themselves that will lead to lifelong habits.” www.psychcentral.com
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Creamy Chicken BakeEasy • Time 1hr 45min • Serves 8
Method1. Make Mashed-potato topping. Place potato in a large
saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Add butter and milk. Mash until smooth.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Heat oil and butter in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 6cm-deep, 3.8 litre-capacity baking dish.
3. Add leek and bacon to pan. Cook, stirring, for 8 minutes, or until leek has softened. Add mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add wine. Bring to the boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Add fl our. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock and cream. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Place spinach over chicken in dish. Carefully pour cream mixture over spinach. Stir to combine. Top evenly with mashed potato. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through. Stand for 10 minutes. Serve.
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Low ‘Bone Density’ – Are Drugs Really the Answer? Many patients attend the clinic with low bone density -
osteopenia or osteoporosis. They are commonly prescribed bisphosphonate drugs by their GP to increase bone density & reduce fracture risk. These drugs do increase bone density, but astoundingly also increase the risks for:
1. Certain thigh bone fractures – bones become more dense but also more brittle,
2. Gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion & heartburn, nausea/vomiting, and chest pain. These side eff ects cause up to 20% of patients to discontinue treatment
3. Severe, sometimes incapacitating bone, joint, and/or muscle pain
4. Bisphosphonate-related decay of the jaw bone (called ‘BRONJ’). This is very rare but:
a. Intravenous bisphosphonates - often used for cancer patients, leads to a high risk for BRONJ (0.8% to 12% of patients ), this increases the longer the drug is givenb. Oral bisphosphonates leads to about 1 BRONJ case in 1500 patient years (100 fold greater than general population).
A recent paper published in the prestigious British Medical Journal stated that ‘bisphosphonates’ (taken for hip fracture prevention) are ‘neither viable as a public health strategy nor cost eff ective’. The authors found that:1. No evidence exists that these drugs are eff ective at
preventing fractures in men2. In post-menopausal women, in whom osteoporosis is
most often problematic, ‘175 women with bone fragility would need to be treated for three years to prevent’ just ‘one hip fracture’; while all patients remain at risk of side eff ects, but in women over 80, where most fractures occur no evidence of benefi t exists.
3. A recent analysis by the FDA found people receiving bisphosphonates continuously for 6 years had more fractures than a second group who took bisphosphonates for only 3 years then switched to placebo for 3 years
4. Age adjusted incidence of hip fractures has fallen steadily in most Western countries… and this ‘does not seem to be attributable to drug treatment’
5. Poor balance is a much better predictor of bone fracture than bone density
6. Other bone density drug options such as Denosumab; strontium ranelate; & ‘Vitamin D & Calcium’ supplementation all have effi cacy & risk questions hanging over them.
This becomes terribly confusing for most people. What should one do?
Whether you take pharmaceuticals or try alternative approaches, it’s important you do your research thoroughly and discuss pros and cons with your doctor. There are some excellent natural strategies that one can implement to improve balance & bone density. Next month we’ll discuss some of these, meantime if you have back problems or are worried about bone density why not come talk to us at BHW - see our ad for contact details.
Woman Stabbed – Glenmore ParkA woman has been hospitalised with stab wounds after an
incident at a home in Glenmore Park last month.About 5.40pm (Tuesday 14 June 2016), emergency services
were called to a home in Garswood Road after reports were received that a woman had been injured.
Emergency services located a 29-year-old woman who had suff ered stab wounds.
The woman was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics and conveyed to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Offi cers from Penrith Local Area Command attended the location and established a crime scene.
Police commenced a search for a 42-year-old man who it is believed is known to the woman.
About 6pm the man was located at Jamisontown where he was treated by Ambulance Paramedics for what are believed to be self infl icted injuries.
He was also conveyed to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Police continue with their inquiries into the incident.
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Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital will be attending the Dog Lovers Show as a special guest of Rose-Hip Vital. Camille will be answering questions from the public at the Rose-Hip Vital stall.
Camille will be taking her dogs (Pony and Leo the Guide Dog Trainee) to the show, so come along and say Hi.
Rose-Hip Vital® Canine is a unique and patented high impact 100% plant-based joint supplement and immune system support. Made from 100% patented Rosehip powder and backed by more than 30 scientifi c studies including 8 clinical trials, it’s a clinically proven powerful antioxidant, rich source of natural Vitamin C. The fi rst natural product registered by the APVMA since the introduction of new guidelines in 2009. Check out Camille’s testimonial on Rose-Hip Vital on our website page. www.orchardhillsvet.com.au, on the Pet Care Links.
The Dog Lovers Show is set to again transform the Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of Industries into a haven for dog lovers as it bounds back into Sydney town on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2016.
The biggest names in vet and pet care will present free presentations on the Kong Celebrity Stage. Celebrities include: Dr Chris Brown, Dr
Katrina & The Wonderdogs, the Village Vets (Dr Anthony & Dr James)
and famous fi lm & TV Dog Trainer Peta Clark.
The show will play host to over 30 DOGS NSW Breed Clubs, hundreds of stalls off ering all the latest and greatest gear for your pooch, free presentations from celebrity dog experts, free vet, grooming and training demonstrations and most importantly the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with literally hundreds of beautiful dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds!
Show goers will also be able to witness some of Australia’s most talented canines in the Royal Canin Arena, featuring impressive demonstrations of speed, agility, fl yball, fl ygility and K9 disc.
The popular Military Working Dog Tribute returns with more historical information and talks from war veterans retelling their own personal stories of working with war dogs in the battlefi eld including the training process involved for dogs to become active service canines.
The Breed Showcase off ers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and compare canines from over 35 Breed Clubs, with experts on hand to provide detailed information on each dog including their unique characteristics.
The Perfect Match zone will provide prospective owners with invaluable insights to help them fi nd the right dog for their lifestyle, family and home with a clever and comprehensive questionnaire that can be completed in a matter of minutes and dozens of large information posters.
The Pat-A-Pooch nursery will again be full of smiles and wagging tails, as attendees get the chance to meet and connect with a plethora of pooches and puppies including guide, assistance, working, police
and rescue dogs.
It’s the ultimate day out for dog lovers of all ages with the Sydney Dog Lovers Show providing dog-devotees with a once a year opportunity to celebrate the companionship, unconditional love and joy that our furry friends bring to our lives every day.
Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au.
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1), MVS(SAP) Erin Short BVSc(Hons 1)
Sydney Dog Lovers Show – The Dog Lovers Show is Coming to Sydney again!!
When: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2016. Time: 9.30am-5pm.Location: Royal Hall of Industries and the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney. Website: www.dogloversshow.com.au
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Mondays 7pm - 10pm
Riverland Harmony Chorus RehearsalsGlenmore Park Child & Family Centre, Blue Hills DriveEnquiries: 4773 8284 or 4739 1834
Monday Evenings + Friday Mornings
English as a Second Language ClassesWe have English classes on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm and on Friday mornings 9.30am to 12 noon. If you are just a newcomer or have been here for some time come and improve your English in friendly helpful small class groups. $2 Donation. Excludes School holidays. Entry is 5 Fulton St. or 254 High St. Penrith.Enquiries: Cathy White 4735 7216
penrithanglican.org
Tuesday + Wednesday + Saturday
Physical Culture Classes for Girls + WomenClasses for all ages Under 5 years – 65 yearsFIRST LESSON FREEEnquiries: Karen 0418 975 765
Wednesdays 7–9pm
River Valley SingersLove to sing come join our Group every Penrith PacewayEnquiries: 47351675 or 0402 669 640
Wednesdays 7pm for 7:15pm start
Rotary Club of Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley Cost of meal $20.00 per head (One course, Plus tea/coff ee/BYO Alcohol) To book, contact Jan Bradley on 0428 289 919. Expressions of interest for Guest Speakers. Enquiries: Jan or email
“Taste of Everything” group for WomenLearn something new each week, meet new people, and have a laugh. Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park. Enquiries: Julie 4733 1499
Thursdays 5pm - 6pm
ZumbaEnquiries: Elisabeth 0421 978 220
Thursdays 7pm - 9:45pm
Love Modern Jive dance lessons and social group for over 18’s. Get fi t, learn to partner dance and meet new friends. Beginners, couples and singles welcome. $10 for members, $15 casual per session. Enquiries: Andrew 4730 3300
Or visit Facebook: www.facebook.com/
lovemodernjive
Thursdays 10am - 12pm
(During School Terms) Glenmore Park Playgroup For Babies - 1.5 year olds. Surveyor’s Creek Community Centre Ballybunnion Terrace. Enquiries:Tegan 0404 948 454 or visit
glenmoreparkplaygroup.com
Fridays 7pm - 8pm
Tai ChiEnquiries: Christie 0431 149 131
Fridays at 10am-2pm
Nepean Valley RSL Day ClubSeniors Centre Station St, Penrith. It is a social club for Seniors in the community to come along & have fun, socialize & enjoy a morning tea & lunch.$8.00 per meeting. Enquiries: Jan Eaton on 4704 8506
Saturday July 2
Federal Election. Make your vote count!
Saturday July 9
Open Mic Night 6pm – 8pm. (2nd Saturday of the month)Gloria Jeans Glenmore Park, Glenmore Park Town Centrefacebook.com/gloriajeansglenmorepark
Wednesday July 13
Lung Support Group(2nd Wednesday of the month)10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood.$3 to cover tea and coff ee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualifi ed instructor. 12 - 1pm - FREE Enquiries: John
4735 1542 or Gloria 4733 8926
Wednesday July 13
Arthritis + Osteoporosis Penrith Branch(2nd Wednesday of the month)Penrith Branch MeetingCWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coff ee available from 9:30am Enquiries: Diane 9623 9789
Thursday July 14
Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting(2nd Thursday of the month)CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith. Coff ee available from 9:30am Enquiries: Diane 9623 9789
Sunday July 17
Penrith City National Servicemens Association of Australia(3rd Sunday of the month)Penrith RSL Club at 10:30am. New members and visitors welcome. Coff ee and tea provided.
Monday July 18
(3rd Monday of the month)Penrith City Garden Club 7.30 -9.00 pm at the Community Christian Church Hall, corner Cam and Cambridge Streets, Cambridge Park.Enquiries: 0498 017 147
penrithcitygardenclub.org.au
facebook.com/penrithcitygardenclub
Monday July 18
(3rd Monday of the month)Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group. 6.30pm in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, located in the Nepean 2 building, (formally known as the SWAHS 2 building) Nepean Public Hospital.Our meeting in July is an Open Forum for members and a separate meeting for Carers.All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefi ts off ered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE.Enquiries: Visit our website
www.prostatesupport.org.au or
David Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78
Monday July 18
(3rd Monday of the month)Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Xmas in July Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7pm for 7:30pm meal cost $28 (bookings essential). Wear Xmas gear and enjoy some fun and games. New members warmly welcomed. Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life programme supporting disadvantaged children.Enquiries + Bookings: Colleen on 4735 4982
Tuesday July 19
Glenmore Park Residents Group Meeting(3rd Tuesday of the month) 7pm at Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore ParkEnquiries: 4733 1499
Wednesday July 20
Glenmore Park Probus Club Inc.(3rd Wednesday of the month)Held at Penrith Golf Club on the Northern Road at 10am. We welcome retired + semi retired, socially active people, to enjoy our friendly meetings & outings each month. Visitors welcome....Enquiries: Rayella Haines 0411 237 699
Thursday July 21
South Penrith Probus Club(3rd Thursday of the month)10am at Glenmore Park Community Centre. Visitors welcome Social Club for active retirees. Enquiries: Merle Blatch 4733 1614
Thursday July 21
Solo Circle of Friends(3rd Thursday of the month)For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group. To join, send self addressed envelope to
Secretary, PO Box 7557,
South Penrith NSW 2750
Thursday July 21
Blue Mountains Parkinson’s Support Group (3rd Thursday of the month)Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for suff erers and carers of Parkinson’s Disease. Enquiries: Viv or Barry for initial contact on
0404 836 921 or 47 379141
Saturday July 30
Glenmore Park Monthly Markets(Last Saturday of the month)Community variety markets, showcasing craft, food, plant and clothing items. Many of which are handmade and most of which are local. There are indoor and outdoor stalls and a lovely community feel about this market which houses around 65 stalls every month. 3pm to 7pm, Cnr Luttrell Street & Town Terrace, Glenmore Park (no markets are held on Anzac Day, or in January or February). Enquiries: 0410 660 060
Heads up! Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.
Mondays 9:30am - 11:30am
Craft ‘n’ Connect Join others to work on craft projects, and make packs for foster carers. At Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park. Enquiries: Jo 0477 114 701