On Thursday, 12th October 2023, NCNS held a Welcome Back Luncheon to celebrate the reopening of South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre as well as the Golden Oldies Friendship Groups’ 29th Birthday.
On Thursday, 12th October 2023, NCNS held a Welcome Back Luncheon to celebrate the reopening of South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre as well as the Golden Oldies Friendship Groups’ 29th Birthday.
We had over 60 local residents including members from our Gentle Exercise Class, Golden Oldies and Emu Plains Friends & Neighbours group.
We showcased Penrith’s local businesses with the event fully catered by PJ’s Catering, cake and cupcakes from Poles patisserie at Nepean Square, as well as donated meat trays as lucky door prizes from K&A Quality Meats.
This was our first event in newly renovated South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre. NCNS Finance Officer, Lisa and Admin & Community Worker, Jerry spoke about the newly renovated centre and the activities that we run here.
We had a fantastic music performance from the Amazing Greys Barbershop Quartet. Amazing Greys quartet was formed in 2001 and has had changes in the baritone, bass & tenor parts since then. The current line up is: Graeme Long (Tenor), John Unsworth (Lead), Richard Denton (Bass) and Jim Bradshaw (Baritone). For more information, you can contact the Amazing Greys on amazinggreys@sydneysiders.org or 0414 995 130.
Our five longest standing members from the Golden Oldies, Pat, Joan, Maureen, Jean and Lyn cut the cake! Joan spoke about the history of the Golden Oldies Group and its initiation.
Bec who runs our South Penrith Gentle Exercise talked about the group, and we had 4 attendees explain why they attend Gentle exercise and the benefits of this group. Bec was then presented flowers in recognition of her great facilitation of the class.
People who attended on the day commented that the day was so well organised, great music, fantastic food, a good opportunity to chat in a friendly, relaxing and fun environment. It was a also a great way to engage and meet new members of the community. This was the aim!
A big shout out to Lisa for organising this great event with the help of Jerry and to St Marys RSL and Ex Services Club Limited, Club Grant for making this event possible.
