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ARTS & CULTURE

Wyong Writers Writers meet monthly to encourage and develop their writing skills.We meet on the 4th Saturday of each month – arrive at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi. 4333 7489 meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Toukley District Art Society Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. Open 7 days 10am - 4pm, Cafe. Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm 4392 4666 toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Information and referral, energy account assistance, food assistance, no interest loans, computer, printing and internet access, kid’s school holiday activities, parenting program, workshops, drop-in centre, community garden, walking group. 4388 5801 or 0490 538 494 manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips away, social outings, friendship with like minded folk Call Geoff 0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre Secondhand shopping, upcycling, minimalism, creativity, community lounge area, free Wifi. 5/22-32 Pacific Hwy Mon-Sat - 9am-4pm 0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm 175 Main Rd Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meet 1st Wed 10am Hall available for hire. 4976 1642

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club

Caravans, tents, mobile homes, all welcome. Social outings & trips away 0458 645 979 www.friendlytravellers.com

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold Mon - Fri, 9am to 3pm 4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club Indoor bowls, computers, exercise, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm 4332 5522

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters’ Club Are you looking to Build your confidence? Grow as a leader; Improve your communication 0410 238 022

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Lakes food care, energy account assistance, no interest loans, free counselling. Childrens’, youth & adult activities. Laundry & hot showers. Hall & meeting space for hire. 4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

Toukley Presbyterian Church Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family service (Sunday school 9.30am), cafe church 5pm, community activities 4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah - several buildings for hire, suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers. 0408 271 957 pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to them. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers. Information sessions 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs. Open community garden.

4353 1750

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club Improve your public speaking, leadership skills & confidence. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri 10:30am to 12:30pm Wyong RSL Club 0421 216 952 wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

The Lakes Church All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, (9am & 5pm Dec/Jan) Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah 4353 0977 thelakes.net.au

COMMUNITY CENTRES

CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets. Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal. 4385 5027 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au HEALTH GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford

Better Hearing Australia Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence. 4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Group Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others interested in asbestos issues. You are not alone, meet with others who can share their experiences. Bring a family member or friend. 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on forth

Wed of each month. Maree 0419 418 190

Al - Anon Family Groups Health We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact 1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

S.A Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439 newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

HISTORY GROUPS

Museum & Historical Society, Wyong District Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm 4352 1886 www.alisonhomestead.com.au

MUSIC

Coastal a Cappella Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event. 0412 948 450 coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS

Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday 0410 309 494 Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens Local, state wide, national & international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary representation - 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs 0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi 4351 0450

Wyong Probus Club Wyong Golf Club, 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest Speakers, regular monthly outings 4352 3692 probuswyong55090@gmail.com

The Entrance Probus Club Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities. 9.30am 4th Tues Bateau Bay Bowling Club 0478 228 914 SERVICE GROUPS

Inner Wheel Club Wyong Join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and friendship and a passion for community service 6.30pm 3rd Wed Wyong Golf Club 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of The Entrance Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. The Entrance Markets Sun Mornings, behind The Entrance Cinema. 0488 286 006 theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan Join the Lions, make friends and help your local community Sat Garage Sales and BBQ 7 to 11.30am 4972 5562 secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong 50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266 www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

SPECIAL INTEREST

Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships. Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants & residents in residential parks 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing - Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed -15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com SPORT

KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

SATO - KAI KARATE - DO Toukley Dojo 7th. Dan Shihan Master Instructor. 0413 456 086 Sato- ha shitoryu karate do australia

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, Women & Men. No Experience Necessary 0404 257 702 play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club Football club for the local community, encouraging juniors from under 5 to senior team. Karen 0410 045 981 president@doylowolves.com.au

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls Come and join us at Canton Beach Sports Club, every Tues - 9:30am. Never played before, don’t worry, all levels welcome. Free coaching available. go on, give us a call on 0415 210 536 for Chris, or 0409 292 086 for Lorraine. VENUE HIRE

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire. They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers. 0408 271 957 pioneerdairy@bigpond.com