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Oran Park – Past, Present, Future

Living in Oran Park in 2016 is an exciting time. Whether you have just moved in or you are a first home builder, you will appreciate the growth and opportunities that are sitting on our front door step.

With 463 homes under construction and 1405 homes completed in March 2016, it’s easy to see how fast Oran Park is growing. In addition to being known as “Sydney’s Fastest Growing Town”, avid race fans will tell you that Oran Park was known for one of the most memorable race tracks in the country. Since the 60s, Oran Park Raceway was the most famous feature of Oran Park, holding their first race meeting in 1962. Speaking with Jeff Boulous, Marketing Manager for Greenfields Development Company, he explains what he believes to be the most memorable moment for the Oran Park history books. “Oran Park Raceway was famous for hosting the Australian Touring Car Championship, which became V8 Supercars. In August 1971 the Australian Touring Car Championship event, which became known as the greatest race ever, saw Bob Jane edge out Alan Moffat for the title." Much to the disapproval of many a race fan, it was inevitable that the track, located within the South West Growth Centre, would close and a new future would be laid out.

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FROM EDITOR FROM THE THE EDITOR Brrrr, you can certainly feel the chill in the air as Winter slides around the corner. I must admit, Winter is my favourite season. I love the crisp morning air, and the wonderful array of soups and stews that grace my dinner table throughout the season. We have almost crept to the middle of the year! And... it’s TAX time! Coupled with this will be the end of Term 2 for those at school, and soon to be a New Financial Year for our friends in business. The tail end of June is certainly a busy one! This month we focus on the past, the present, the future and all things health. With National Blood Donor Week and Men's Health Week both held in June, it's a timely reminder to put your health above all else. I know I have said it before, but it rings so very true! There are magical moments in every day, we just have to take the time to see them. Enjoy your Community News.

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Blood Connects Us All For some people, giving blood is a daunting process, they are scared it might hurt or that they might feel sick, or that they might not have enough blood for themselves if they give blood. These are common concerns and partly the reason why The Australian Red Cross are urging people who are eligible, to become regular blood donors and give blood. Celebrating National Blood Donor day on June 14th is not only a way to promote the importance of giving blood but to thank the blood donors for the selfless act they do in order to save lives all around the country. “Blood donors truly do save people’s lives, you don’t get thanks, praise or accolades, but you know when you have donated blood you have made a difference to someone’s life", says local mother Belinda Mclean whose son Declan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in June 2015 at just 10 years of age. Declan received intensive chemotherapy treatment for 8 months and during that time he ended up having 35 blood transfusions. Every single transfusion helped him fight Leukaemia. Declan is currently in remission and receiving maintenance chemo daily for 18 months. He is back at school and slowly building his strength after very intense treatment. Blood service statistics found on the donateblood.com.au website show that 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime - but only 1 in 30 donates. 1/3 blood donations help treat cancer patients and every blood donation can save 3 lives. Donating blood can consist of 3 types. Whole blood, Plasma and Platelets. Each type is used for different medical treatments but are all as important as each other. During his treatment Declan and Belinda had many family and friends who were wanting to help any way they could whilst they were battling this diagnosis, so as part of the Greater Narellan Chamber of Commerce they created a Red 25 Group to encourage more blood donors - knowing that this was an important factor in saving Declan’s life. “It is amazing to see the difference a bag of blood makes to someone who is receiving chemotherapy, they walk in pale and feeling terrible, after a bag of blood they are able to function just that little bit more normally” adds Belinda. To be eligible to donate blood you need to be between the ages of 16-70 years old, weigh 50kg or more and be fit and healthy. Local mobile blood donating stations are set up at Narellan Bunnings, Woolworth’s Carpark in Camden and Campbelltown Bunnings. Dates and times of availabilities and more information on joining the RED 25 Group can be found at www.donateblood. com.au. National Blood Donor week runs between 13th–18th June. Give Blood, Save a Life.

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FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

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First Friday Feasting In the Bible a feast is an occasion of celebration and joy. More than just a spontaneous meal, feasts were built into the Jewish calendar. God told His people that part of the rhythm of their lives was to include feasts with meaning and the greatest of these was the Passover which celebrated the nation’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. In the New Testament we see feasting as the high point of the story of the prodigal son who finally returned home from wasting his father’s money. In the story Jesus tells rather than rebuking the wayward son the long suffering father (God) embraces his son, puts a ring on his finger, and calls the servants to kill the fattened calf so a feast may begin. “For,” the father says, “this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” There are lots of reasons to feast. Often we’ll do it for a birthday party with cheezels and coke, sometimes more formally for a wedding with baked potatoes, pork crackling, and red wine, or for no reason at all with some grilled haloumi and a side of Spanakopita. Typically food brings people together – how much more a feast! With this in mind we’ve just started running something we’re calling our First Friday Feasts at NewLife Anglican. On the first Friday of each month we’ll be opening the Church up for a free feed as a chance to bring our community together, chat, and enjoy each other’s company. We ran our first one in May and I’m looking forward to Friday June 3rd for our next one – hopefully you can pick the pattern! From 4:30pm we’ll start to put on a BBQ, we’ll have salads, and a potato bake. If you’d like to bring some fare to share you’re very welcome but the expectation is that you can come with nothing other than the desire to meet and eat and you should have a great time. We expect to finish around 6pm so we’d love to see youanytime before that. www.facebook.com/ FirstFridayFeast. Stuart – New life Anglican Church

When Was Your Last Eye Test? Regular eye tests are so important in maintaining the health of your eyes. It’s not only about wearing glasses, but most importantly about identifying conditions such as children’s vision problems, UV damage, Macula Degeneration & Glaucoma. Last month, the team at Eye Concepts Optometrists, visited their local retirement village, Anglicare Chesalon at Oran Park. It was a fun & educational morning of raising awareness of eye-healthcare in the local community, and building relationships amongst their members. With Macula Degeneration Awareness Week taking place last month, the eye team consisting of; Kerri, Emily & Michelle, said, “Eye health is so important to us. Every member of our community should be educated regarding the health of their eyes. We are here to raise that awareness, and identify at-risk patients while informing about ways to improve their lifestyle.” Their month-long, Macula Degeneration campaign was a huge success at Eye Concepts Oran Park. Everyone should have an eye test at least once every two years. The majority of eye tests are bulk billed to Medicare instantly. Now with the new Medical Centre based at Oran Park Podium, they are looking forward to helping manage diabetic eye disease, removal of foreign objects that end up on the eye, and managing glaucoma. There is no better time to make sure the health of your family, is best with your doctors, optometrists, pharmacists & dentist at Oran Park Podium. Eye Concepts Oran Park, also provide: • Spectacle Prescriptions • Specialised Contact Lens Fittings • Dry Eye Examinations • Kids Vision Exams • Eye Exercises And Vision Training • Overnight Contact Lenses (Orthok) • Computer-Related Eyestrain Exams • UV Exposure Assessment • Glaucoma Testing • Macula Assessment  Photo | Chance Agrella – freerangestock.com

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FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish When most people think of a Church building they think of steeples, pews and stained glass windows. But for the past twelve months, we have celebrated our weekend Church services (Masses) among bookshelves, children’s artwork and computer terminals. That’s because our Parish (founded in June 2015) has been calling the library at St Justin’s Catholic Primary School Oran Park their home on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. But from the start of May that all changed when we gathered for the first time in our brand new purpose-built Church and Parish centre located near the entrance to the new Catherine Park Estate on Oran Park Drive. This new St Mary MacKillop Catholic Church and Parish Centre will serve the exponentially growing Catholic community in Oran Park and the surrounding suburbs and will allow our Parish community (which also has a Church in Leppington) to continue to build on the welcome and hospitality that I am so pleased we are already renowned for. As I have mentioned to a number of people over the last few weeks: it’s been a bit like leaving the house you have been renting to move into your own home. You don’t expect it, but saying goodbye to the St Justin’s school library that served us so well was hard even though we have moved into something that is purpose built for us. The new Church and Parish centre was designed and constructed by Eastern Portable Buildings using a hybrid of offsite component fabrication and parallel onsite works allowing the new building to be constructed in a very short time frame. The first Masses in the new Church have already begun, this ‘new spiritual home for the local Catholic community’ was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Peter Ingham (Catholic Bishop of Wollongong) late last month. It is providential that we were able to move into our new building, only a few weeks prior to the celebrations of our Parish’s 1st birthday, that falls on 22 June 2016. Fr David Catterall MTh

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Healthy Man, Healthy Life Did you know, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics men take their own lives at four times the rate of women? Depression, Accidents, Cancer and Heart Disease all account for the majority of male deaths. As tough as they seem, most men find it hard to talk about health problems and act on concerns they may be having regarding their body. June 13th-19th is Men’s Health Week. A time where conversations should take place about health and wellness in boys and men. MYHEALTH ORAN PARK’s newest GP Dr Mehmet has advised that men, particularly between the ages of 40-74yrs, do yearly blood tests for cholesterol, glucose, renal function, full blood count and liver function. Blood pressure should be checked regularly and have annual rectal exams to feel for the prostate. Skin Cancer checks every year are a must and take note of any changes to your skin. If you are over 50 you will receive a kit in the mail to screen for bowel cancer. Make sure you do it. Colonoscopies from the age of 40 if you have family history of bowel cancer and watch out for changes in bowel habits as this can be an early sign of Bowel Cancer. Your Mental Health is also important. If you feel down or have lost interest or pleasure in life you should speak to your GP. Things You Can Do To Stay Healthy Immunise and have yearly flu vaccines. Get 30 minutes of continuous moderate physical activity per day, 5 days a week. Eat 3 serves of fruit and vegetables per day and drink plenty of water. Don’t smoke and if you do, ask your G.P. about how they can help you quit. Drink responsibly. 4 standard drinks per day with 2 days off is considered safe.

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Two New Doctors in Town The wait is over! Myhealth Oran Park has now opened its doors inside OranPark Family Health situated inside Oran Park Podium. We welcome Dr Inanch Mehmet and Dr Jameel Khan to Oran Park. Both doctors are on site full time from Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm with services ranging from: • Women's Health • Men’s Health; Prostate Checks • Child Health • Mental Health • Childhood immunisations • Extensive Travel Vaccinations And Advice • Chronic Disease Management • Health Checks • Cosmetic Dermal Fillers And Botox • Minor Surgical Procedures Committed to providing high quality care to the local communities, the clinic will be providing a flu vaccine FREE of charge* during the winter periods to the local community to help stay protected this year. Dr Mehmet, Dr Khan and the team at Myhealth couldn’t be happier to start working with the local community. *See clinic for more details.

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Every Child is a Star National Family Day Care week was celebrated in May and Camden Family Day Care showcased to the community what they could offer your family in the way of education and care for your child. Camden Family Day Care is an approved not for profit organisation that has been operating in the Camden area for 33 years and sponsored by Camden Council. Educators hold relevant qualifications and are regulated following the national quality framework and can offer your children a more personalised service with having only 4 children to 1 Educator. Camden Family Day Care is currently rated an exceeding service under the National Quality Standards. When you walk into a Family Day Care education and care service, which are set up in the Educators’ home, you would be amazed at what you see. From educational toys, to reading area’s and arts and craft stations, your child will enjoy a fun filled day of learning and socialising in a smaller non intimidating environment. Parents who use Family Day Care enjoy the personal service and often see their Educators as part of the family. Every Child is a Star – a symbolisation of how Family Day Care’s nurturing, home based, small group setting supports and encourages a child’s own individual star qualities. Camden Family Day Care also offer regular playgroups held at Narellan Child Family and Community Centre, 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan. A great transition to school group 0-5 years where parents are welcome to attend. For more information on Camden Family Day Care vacancies, becoming an Educator or attending a regular playgroup, contact the Coordination Unit, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm on 4645 5190.

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Kidz in the Biz! Coming to Macarthur

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Kidz in the Biz Performing Arts Studio has been established for over a decade in the Hills District and is now coming to the Macarthur Region. Kidz in the Biz Macarthur offers great classes, experienced teachers, awesome performance opportunities and a friendly atmosphere for parents and children. For 2–5 Years olds, the Mini-Pops classes are a hit with dancing

and singing to Frozen, Peppa, Wiggles, Chipmunks and Paw Patrol. Studio Directors Melanie & Keira Noble designed the programs to build skill and confidence, foster friendships and Fun! Students 6 years to adult, Kidz in the Biz offers Jazz and Stretch, Hip Hop, Drama and Musical Theatre, Singing, Lyrical and Ballet Conditioning, Acrobatics, and Tap. Melanie and Keira Noble and their team of staff have worked professionally in Australia and internationally as well as holding teacher qualifications with B.A.L, A.D.A, R.A.D, A.M.E.B & ANATS. Kidz in the Biz students have a great time in class whilst optional performance opportunities offered are outside “Competition Only” trend. Kidz in the Biz Performance credits have included Carols in the Domain, Disneyland, Jupiters Casino, Royal Easter Show, Australian Dance Festival and TV Filming for Dance Academy, X-Factor, Imagination Train, So You Think You Can Dance, Hi5 and more. KITB have been National Champions at Showcase and selected for Sydney Eisteddfods Dance of Champions. KITB also have 4 club shows which tour Nationally. “There is so much talent in Macarthur and we are excited to offer this level of tuition and fantastic opportunities to our students.” Ms Noble said. New students who join our Blitz package at Kidz in the Biz at Harrington Park, Mt Annan or Raby can be involved in a performance at Darling Harbour later this year. * Studio locations: Harrington Park, Mt Annan, Narellan, Raby and Leumeah For enquiries visit www.kidzinthebizmacarthur.com or phone 0406 991 322

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Oran Park – Past, Present, Future

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Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Put the spinach and a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, cover and leave to sweat. Help the kids to stir it occasionally until the spinach has cooked down. Place in a bowl and set to one side to cool a little. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and gently sweat the onion until soft. Add the garlic, tomatoes, bay leaf, a few basil leaves and lemon zest and let it gently simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Have the kids squeeze the moisture out of the spinach into the bowl. Place the spinach on a board so you can chop it up. Return the spinach to the liquid in the bowl and get the kids to stir in the ricotta, beaten egg and parmesan. Season to taste. Sit the piping bag in a jug, fold its edges over the rim, then spoon in the spinach mixture. Have the kids help pipe the mixture into the cannelloni tubes and lay them in a 20cm x 25cm oven dish. Spread the tomato sauce over the cannelloni. Scatter over most of the basil, lay the mozzarella slices on top, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season. Place in the oven and cook for 35–40 minutes or till the top is golden and the pasta tender (if the top browns too fast, cover the dish with foil). Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving with the remaining basil.

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 Oran Park Races – Photo | Jeff Bouris.

The last day the track was in operation was 25 January 2010. With such a large tract of land in the ownership of the Leppington Pastoral Company, the opportunity presented itself to build a master planned town with a road network that made walking easy and put all services conveniently within reach of residents. Only 6 weeks after the track closed, the first display village for Oran Park Town was opened after construction commenced in 2009. Oran Park town now offers residents stage one of Oran Park Podium, including the biggest Woolworths in NSW and the Smart Work Hub. Oran Park Public School, Oran Park Anglican School, with St Justin's, St Benedict’s and Macarthur Anglican College are all close by. Sports fields, parks, picnic areas and water features make it a great family community and Anglicare Chesalon Living offers options for seniors. Oran Park Family Health Centre have recently opened and are now offering 2 full time GP’s onsite while Camden Council's new administration centre is due to open in August 2016. With all that to appreciate, what more can we expect? The future of Oran Park Town awaits the possibility of an underground train station subject to the NSW Government proceeding with this project and the expansion of the Town Centre to include Restaurants, Cafes and more Residential and Commercial Developments. When asked the question what Oran Park will be known for in 10 years’ time, Jeff ’s reply was simple “for being Australia’s most “walkable” and liveable master planned town” Yes, we can appreciate the history but let’s embrace the growth and experience the opportunities that we have here in this great town of ours. Why would you want to live anywhere else?

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Can I Afford to Retire? Once you reach your preservation age you can access your super, so you have a number of options available to you, for example: â&#x20AC;˘ You can stop work and use your super to maintain your lifestyle. â&#x20AC;˘ You can work part-time and convert all or part of your super to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pre-retirement pensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;˘ You can carry on working full-time and continue to accumulate money in super. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re age 60 or over, pension income payments are tax free (for most people). If you are retired and age 60 or over, lump sum withdrawals are also potentially tax free. Do I Have Enough Super To Stop Work? The decision to retire permanently largely depends on whether you have the financial resources available to last the rest of your life (which could be over twenty years). Especially since you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to access the age pension until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at least 65. Working out how much super you need to retire on is a good idea, so we recommend you speak to us about strategies appropriate for you. Work Part-Time And Access Your Super At The Same Time A pre-retirement pension is an option you can use if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still working and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re over preservation age (55 if born before 1 July 1960 and increasing gradually until it reaches 60 for anyone born on or after 1 July 1964) but under 65. It allows you to convert your super into a regular income stream, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow you to take lump sum withdrawals until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fully retired. You can also continue to contribute (using salary sacrifice) back into your super to maintain or even grow your super balance for when you retire permanently. Building Up Your Super If you decide to continue working, there are several strategies you can use to get your super working harder. For more information,please feel free to contact us on 02 4628 3957.

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Arthritis Care for Your Pet Just as in humans, arthritis is a condition that can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints. There are several causes; sometimes arthritis may be a result of an old injury (for instance a road traffic accident), or the joint may become damaged simply through wear and tear because of old age. If you have noticed any of the changes below in your cat or dog, you should consult your vet and consider arranging a check up for assessment of arthritis. A Reduction In Mobility? • Difficulty in jumping into car/chair or climbing stairs • Limping or stiffness • Difficulty in getting up or going through the cat door A Reduction In Activity? • Reluctance to walk or play • Sleeping/resting more, especially in one place • Lethargy Changes In Grooming Habits? • Unusual licking sometimes leading to bald areas • Chewing at joints • Matted, scruffy coat Changes In Temperament? • Less tolerant towards children and/or other dogs • Reduced interaction with you/family • Increased anxiety/clinginess Although arthritis is usually associated with pain and stiffness in the joints, it is often only after the pain has been relieved, and your dog or cat has renewed mobility, that you may come to realise just how stiff he/she had become. The medical care of arthritis in pets has advanced rapidly in recent years. There is every reason to expect that your cat or dog can be comfortable in later life- they do not need to be “slow because they are old”

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Treatments include: Control Weight • Being overweight can put extra strain on your pet’s old joints. Weight loss is the most successful intervention in helping with arthritis. • Bear in mind that if your dog has poor joints you may not succeed in getting your dog to 'walk off ' any excess food intake, so a reduction in food is usually necessary. Regular, GENTLE exercise is a real help as it helps prevent the joints from stiffening up and maintains mobility so your dog can remain active. • Cats are even harder to exercise so a diet is definitely required if they are overweight Consult Your Vet • If your dog or cat does have painful arthritis your vet may recommend treatment with an NSAID (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug) like metacam. • NSAIDs are very effective at reducing the pain and stiffness that your dog may suffer from and will greatly improve his/ her quality of life. A blood test will usually be required to ensure it is a safe medication. Other pain relief options are available if an NSAID cannot be used.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Saturday June 4 (1st Saturday of the Month) Cobbitty Village Markets Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty Enquires: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au Sunday + Monday June 5 – 6 Macarthur District + Southern Highlands Retirement Village Expo Camden Civic Centre 10am - 3pm. Cost: Free Ph: 0412 233 742 mail@dorsal.com.au Wednesday June 8 The Library's Movie Club (2nd Wednesday of the month) No bookings required or tickets to worry about. Just come and see some great movies. Narellan Library. Screenings start at 6pm. Some films are restricted in accordance with Australian Film Classifications. Proof of age will be required. Coffee, tea and biscuits available. BYO food and non-alcoholic beverages. Enquires: Narellan Library 4645 5039 Monday June 13

Public Holiday Queen's Birthday Saturday June 18 Oran Park Town Art and Craft Markets Pick up a unique gift for someone special or a piece for your home. 9am–2pm. The markets are held in Main Street and the car park behind the Oran Park Podium Shopping Centre. Enquires: Josephine Roccisano 0427 732 967 | josephine@greenfields. net.au | oranparktown.com.au/art-craftsmarket

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WEEKLY EVENTS CONT. Tuesday June 28 Disability Macarthur (Last Tuesday of each month) We provide Breakaway Respite Playgroup from 9.30 am – 1pm. The playgroup is aimed at meeting the needs of Pre-school aged children who have a disability. The Playgroups also provide respite for families with special needs, whilst also assisting to develop the children's skills, social interaction and independence. Enquiries or referrals: Julie on 9603 7011 (Tuesday or Thursday) Recently moved into Oran Park? Whether you are an owner or tenant, the Oran Park Development Team would like to welcome you! Our Community Facilitators, Mel and Kim are available to answer any questions you may have while you settle in. They also provide residents with a valuable local Community Information Pack and Welcome Gift! Enquires: Kim Reh on 0400 743 779

WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays 10am –12:30pm I sew need help! The Space, Narellan Library. Free sewing group meeting weekly. Make it – have a project but don't know where to start? Mend it – Button re attachment, hem adjusting, basic alterations Motivate – Want to finish projects? Drop in at Open Space, lets share the knowledge. Enquires: Narellan Library on (02) 4645 5039 Monday + Wednesday 7pm – 8pm Personal Defence Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Enquires: David 0415 805 931 Monday + Tuesday 3:30pm – 6:30pm CB Dance Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Enquires: Cassandra 0431 062 030 Monday + Tuesday 3:30pm – 7:30pm Kidz in the Biz Performing Arts Harrington Park Community Centre 33a Fairwater Dr. Harrington Park www.kidzinthebizmacarthur.com Enquiries: Mel 0406 991 322

Wednesdays 10am (During School terms) PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquires: www.newlifeanglican.org.au/ wp/playtime Wednesday 10am – 2pm Oran Park Craft Group Community Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran Park. Free (incl. tea/ coffee). BYO lunch and your own craft hobby to work on. New members are most welcome to join in at any time. For Enquires or to register your interest please contact Billie 0418 668 823 Wednesdays 10am – 2pm Trauma Teddy Drop Off Point Community Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran Park The Oran Park Craft Group is proudly assisting Red Cross Volunteers to make and collect Trauma Teddies. For Enquiries or to register your name as a “knitter”, please contact Billie 0418 668 823 Wednesday + Thursday + Friday 10 am BIBS (Babies into books) Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers. 10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @Narellan Library Thursday 9am – 3pm Oran Park Community Preschool Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Big Fat Smile 0427 045 905 Thursday 4pm – 8pm Step Up Dance Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Enquires: Rebecca 0421 364 603 Thursday 9:30am –11am (During School Terms) Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran Park Harrington Park Community Centre, 33A Fairwater Drive. Harrington Park. Cost: $2.00 per child / per week Little Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run by St.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome. Enquires: Rebecca rebecca.miller@dow. org.au or visit www.marymackillopparish. org.au

Finding Dory Movie Fundraiser for Make-AWish Australia In loving memory of Aiden Hyde, who wished to find Nemo. Monday + Tuesday 3pm – 3:30pm United Cinemas. Minikidz for 2–5 Years Ticket Collection + Festivities – 2:30pm. Dance Sing & Hip Hop for Preschoolers Movie Begins – 3pm. All Tickets are $15 each Harrington Park Community Centre To purchase tickets contact one of the 33a Fairwater Dr. Harrington Park below numbers by texting your full name www.minkidzperformingarts.com and QTY of tickets: Enquiries: Cathy 0406 991 322 Friday 10am –11.30am Nicole Hyde: 0411 745 009 Community Playgroup Wednesday 4pm – 5:45pm Alanna Biordi: 0431 393 297 Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive (Two sessions) Jessica Scicluna: 0423 882 450 + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Stretch, Play + Shine Kids Yoga or come see the Make-A-Wish table from Benevolent Society 0450 840 188 Karen 0418 678 110 10am til 4pm at United Cinimas Narellan on Saturday June 4th. Heads up! Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

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