Community News | Sydney
Fairwater Book Club
A bright sunny July morning, sitting at our very own ‘Two by Four’ café within the Fairwater community, Guneeta Khanna was sipping tea, reading a book, when Sarah Melody, Community Development Manager, Frasers Property Australia stopped by to say Hello and the former proposed the idea of initiating ‘Fairwater Book Club’ and the latter was game.
T
he Fairwater residents received a community post looking out for keen members to frame this awesome book-club. Before dusk, the club had its inception with 9 fabulous members, enthusiastically talking about who they are; what made them come to Fairwater; their likes for books.
relationships stronger. The session ended with our new book in hand ‘Life of Pi’ and looking forward to yet another great hour of meet up the next month. So, let’s meet the ones behind Fairwater Book Club: Sarah Melody, “In my role it is important
Come 17th July 2020 we had our 17th July ’20 we had our first book club meet. It was a great evening with a table of food laid out for all of us, home cooked by each one of us & an amazing inaugural cake and unique library bags created by our Captain, Guneeta.
Guneeta Khanna is a teacher to kids with special needs, she says “Being a part of the Fairwater community for the last one year has been a wholesome experience for us. It has empowered me to savour life at all planes. Physically: working out at F45 & going on long scenic walks. Spiritually: Facilitating development circle & Awareness space both with-in and out. Mentally: Initiating Fairwater Book Club & maintaining the 146, Fairwater Boulevard Free
We discussed ‘Gone Girl’ based on a book, it was quite interesting to get to hear each other’s perspectives. We unanimously felt that Fairwater Book Club is an effective way to know our community members better and make
Download Our App
that I support the community to enable these connections, but more importantly to ensure that I have supported these activities so they can continue when Fraser’s is no longer onsite. I feel we have done a great job in getting this started, we have Guneeta as the community leader bringing the residents together, the connection and support of Blacktown Council to make this group accessible and free to all, and you all have a place to meet”.
AUGUST I 2020
www.DesiAustralia.com
40
