Sounds of opera fill arboretum

space for carers and support workers to come and feel welcome too.”

Brownlee said the program would help create caring, connected communities.

“This is a fantastic initiative that Coast Community Connections is proud to support,” she said.

The program is free with morning tea provided.

Those interested are invited to contact Stapley on 0449 835 865.

Source: Media release, March 14 Coast Community Connections

The sounds of Rodney Earl Clarke, Louise Callinan, John Longmuir and Lorina Gore thrilled an audience of more than 700 on March 12 at Pearl Beach’s Opera in the Arboretum.

Violinist Alicia Poon and Donna Balson on the piano helped bring alive a selection of well-known arias and musical favourites supported by the Central Coast Chamber Orchestra led by Patrick

Brennan.

The event, set in the beautiful surrounds of the Pearl Beach Arboretum, began with a moving Welcome to Country by Gavi Duncan.

For the second year, Opera

Convenor Wayne Jennings liaised with Michaele and Justin Archer to make sure all aspects before and after the event went without any mishaps.

Rotary Club of Woy Woy members worked hard to help bring the event to life, with members of Pearl Beach Bush Rural Fire Brigade and volunteers from Umina Surf Lifesaving Club also helping out.

The event was hailed as an outstanding success.

Source: Media release, Mar 15 Rotary Club of Woy Woy