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We invite the young and the young at heart to join us for our very first event on our New Playing Fields. There will be ice-cream and cookies, with coffee for the adults. Come check out the facilities, play a game of cricket or join in other activities. Bring a tennis racquet and try out our new tennis courts with a game of Tennis Australia's Hot Shot Tennis. Our professional tennis coach will show you how.
Date: Thursday 24 November
Time: 4pm
Location: The New Playing Fields, The Ponds Boulevard
RSVP: Tuula on 0412 620 115 or tuulas@theponds.com.au
Come along and discover your hidden artistic talents with Peggy. Painting classes are held at the Bella Vista Waters Sales & Information office every Friday from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. Cost is only $20 per class. For bookings and enquiries, contact Peggy McGovern on 0417 190 200
Norwest Land cordially invites Bella Vista Waters residents to this years annual Resident's Christmas Party, held at Bella Vista Waters Sales & Information Office. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, drinks, live music and lots of good company. RSVP to Jennie by 29th November, phone 9836 2752 or via email at jbrown@bellavistawaters.com.au
Date: Friday 2nd December, 2011
Venue: Bella Vista Waters Sales Office
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
As alcohol is being served, please no children.
For more information, download the attached pamphlet below.
BVW Christmas 2011
Come and celebrate the Christmas season with us. This fantastic family event will feature a buffet dinner, camel & pony rides, petting zoo, train rides, and carols performed by the Australian Youth Choir. Children will need to keep a look out as Santa may even be making a surprise visit!
Date: Saturday 3 December
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Location: Atlantic Blvd Park (opp Mariner St)
RSVP: Michele on michele.girdham@connectionscd.com.au by 1 December
Come and celebrate the Christmas season with us. The event will be held at The Ponds Sales & Display Centre and includes a delicious dinner, live music and lots of fun for the children, including a visit from Santa.
Date: Saturday 3 December
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: The Ponds Sales & Display Centre
RSVP: Tuula on 0412 620 115 or tuulas@theponds.com.au by 29th November
ThePondsChristmasPartyCome and celebrate the Christmas season with us. Christmas celebrations will start off with a bang in Parkbridge's new park in this fantastic family event, with camel rides, climbing wall, delicious food, children's craft and a perfomance by Thomas Hassall Choir! Children will need to keep a look out as Santa may even be making a surprise visit!
Date: Sunday 4 December
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Location: Lancaster Park, Truscott Avenue
RSVP: Claire on 0432 385 266 or claire.raitt@connectionscd.com.au by 27 November
Come and celebrate the Christmas season with us. The event will be held at The Ponds Sales & Display Centre and includes a delicious dinner, live music and lots of fun for the children, including a visit from Santa.
Date: Sunday 4 December
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: The Sanctuary, Knot Street
RSVP: Rochelle on 0401 929 836 or rochelle.jamie@connectionscd.com.au by 25 November
Hidden Waters reisdents are invited to join us and celebrate the Christmas Season with this FREE community event for the whole family! There will be :
- Lots of show rides by Megamania Amusements.
- A visit from Santa!
- Carols and music by ‘Bella Voce’.
- Hunter Wetlands show at 4.30pm.
- Face painting
- Camel rides and pony rides.
- Sausage sizzle
- Fairy floss and snow cones.
And much much more... For Free!
Sunday 4th December 4pm - 8pm Kingfisher Park, Hidden Waters
Byo Chairs & Picnic rugs
For more information, contact Anne-Maree on 0421 793 761 or at annemaree.beckers@connectionscd.com.au
Christmas Carnival PamphletIN2Life Night Ops is a mixed group class of up to 15 people looking to have a lot of fun and help improve their fitness. No child minding is available.
The group fitness training is held every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:15PM - 8:15PM, at The Pointe, off Edgewater Drive. The cost is only $100 for a 5 week block of 10 sessions.
Contact Sarah Magi on 0418 417 182 or email Sarah at sarah@in2lifept.com.au for all bookings and enquiries.
Enjoy a great cup of coffee with a group of friends, at cafes in the local area. This group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month, at 10:00AM.
For more information and location details, contact Tuula on 0412 620 115.
Dates for the Friday Coffee Club include: May 13th, 10th June, 8th July, 12th August, 9th September, 14th October, 11th November, 9th December
For everyone who is interested in photography, the Bella Vista Waters Photography Club meets every 2nd Monday of each month at the Crowne Plaza, Norwest.
For more information on this fantastic group, contact Rochelle on 0404 652 424
The dates for this group are: 9th May, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November, 12th December.
Men, come along for coffee and an opportunity to meet others! This fantastic mens group meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 10:00AM at Cafe McKels, Shop 14 Circa Retail, Circa Boulevard, Bella Vista.
For more information contact Barry Pareezer on 0409 916 380
Dates for 2011 Mens Group are: 10th May, 14th June, 12th July, 9th August, 13th September, 11th October, 8th November, 13th December.
Come along, knit and enjoy an afternoon tea with friends! Don't know how to knit? The ladies will teach you how!
This amazing group supports Wrap With Love charity project, and meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:30PM at the Bella Vista Waters Sales Office.
You can also help the group by donating wool (colourful 8 ply acrylic) or by donating money to purchase the wool.
For more information, contact Mary on 0438 614 177.
Dates for Knit For Charity are: 11th May, 8th June, 13th July, 10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November, 14th December.
Come and join us at Coffee Guru, Stanhope Village, for afternoon tea and a great opportunity to meet people.
Thursdays: 20th October, 17th November, 15th December
Time: 2:00 pm
The 10th Annual Carols at The Ponds is coming up on Sunday, 18th December! This is a great family event with live music, entertainment, rides, food stalls, candles, carols, a live Nativity, Santa Claus and an amazing fireworks display from Howards & Sons Pyrotechnics!
Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner from the many food stalls available!
The Carols at The Ponds are held at The Ponds Playing Fields, The Ponds Boulevard, The Ponds!
5:00 PM - Gates Open. Food stalls and rides available
8:00 PM - Carols by Candlelight commence
9:00 PM - Spectacular Fireworks Display!
Bring all the family, invite all your friends and make this Christmas Carols an event to remember!
For more information, details on parking and the FREE shuttle bus service, visit www.carolsattheponds.com.au
Carols At The Ponds pamphletChildren, mums and dads, you are invited to come along to Rowanbrae Reserve for a special Christmas family event. There will be a free breakfast, some activities and a visit from Santa plus a little gift for each child.
RSVP to Tuula on 0412 620 115 by Wednesday 14th December.
Date: Tuesday 20th December
Time: 9 am
Explore the local restaurants, meet with other ladies, and make new friends over a sumptuous lunch. The Luncheon Ladies group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month (see dates below), at 12:00PM
For more information on this fantastic monthly outing, contact Tuula on 0412 620 115
Dates for the Luncheon Ladies include: 20th July, 17th August, 21st September, 19th October, 16th November, 21st December
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A fantastic position is available for a Coordinator of The Walking Bus based in the Dapto region. This role will require flexibility as the work hours may be spread over several days during the week. The suitable applicant will also be required to start immediately. Ongoing training and supervision will be provided by the Walking Bus Manager and Connections Staf
Sponsorship
Would you like to see your business or organisation promoted in your local community? Or would you like to give something back to your neighbourhood, helping to build the community spirit?
You can help your local community, while promoting your business or organisation at the same time. Simply complete the online form by following the below link and we will contact you to see how you would like to help by either sponsoring or volunteering.
NORTH WEST CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 2011:
Sponsorship is now available for the 2011 Carols by Candlelight. This is a fantastic family event celebrating the Christmas Season with crowds of between 5,000 - 10,000 local residents expected.
Sponsorship packages area available.