news sheet The Little Bay COAST CENTRE FOR SENIORS Inc Administration: 2 Curie Ave, opposite Corner Pine Avenue & Ewing Avenue, Little Bay T: (02)9311 4886 - E: [email protected] - Web: www.coastcentre.org.au Hours: 9am - 3pm - Monday to Friday 1994 - 2014 C e l e b r a ti n g 2 0 Y e a r s F r i e n d s - F u n - F i t n e s s INCORPORATED December/January 2019 SEASONS GREETINGS As we head into the End of Year closure period, The Management Committee and Staff send our warmest seasons greetings to all members, friends and families. This year has been another busy year filled with new and treasured classes, new and established friends and new and precious memories.All members of our teaching and coordinating team have again produced wonderful results and created delightful experiences for members, friends and families. With over 55 classes each week, it is impossible to name everyone, however some of the outstanding exceptions are, in alphabetical order: - Art with Harry (Stanley) for the Taste of Italy art show in conjunction with local cafe, Piccola Baia - The Assistance Group, headed by President Christine Kilcran, for this year’s special lunches and events - Art with Teresa (Oils Class) for the large format mural “Little Bay Beach” in the South Hall - Margaret Warrington for her many modernistic works created especially for the Centre’s walls and foyer - Bridge volunteer, Clive Eaton for exceptional support with weekly bridge games and classes for beginners - Calligraphy tutor, Helen Warren for introducing The Centre to Southside Calligraphers and bringing their magnificent show here during September - The Candlewicking, Embroidery, Beading and Quilting classes for adorable hand knits and accessories donated to several hospitals for premature babies - Alison Crawford and the Choir for providing beautiful songs throughout the year to residents in nursing homes - The computer tutors, Peter, David, Chris and Myriam for invaluable assistance helping members find their “IT groove” - Robina Beard for her record breaking Tone and Tighten classes helping members gain strength and vigor and Tappers demonstrating how to “AGE with Purpose” at the UNSW convened seminar on 31 October - Yoga teachers Erika and Raj for outstanding classes reducing stiffness and pain in all who attend - The Walking for Pleasure team, led by Debbie Hankey and Kathy Leviton with inspiring new destinations drawing larger numbers than ever to the fortnightly walks all over Sydney and beyond. Enjoy the summer with your families and friends and come back to us in 2019 for another thrilling year. Stay safe and well. Linda - Manager HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Adventures, New Classes, New Formats Port Hacking River Cruise - Our first Fabulous trip for 2019 Friday 1 February Join us for a lovely cruise on the Port Hacking River aboard the Tom Thumb 111. The cruise leaves Gunnamatta Bay near Cronulla at 10.30 am and includes morning tea and a light lunch. Our bus will leave Little Bay at 9am and return by 3pm. Cost is $40 for the bus, cruise and catering on board. Aye, aye Captain Christine New Italian Language and Culture for Beginners Class with Daniel Borgo-Caratti Mondays 10am until 11.30 - $10 per class New Italian Language & Culture Continuers with Daniel Borgo-Caratti (for learners with prior study) Mondays 11.30 - 1.00 $10 per class