the canopy at cameron park community centre newsletter

NEWS NOV 2014 - JAN 2015 107 Northlakes Drive Cameron Park Ph 02 4908 1140

The Canopy will be at the

“One Big Night” for Lake

Macquarie: the Interna onal

Children’s Games Opening

Ceremony and Carols By

Candlelight at Speers Point

Park, along with the Cameron

Park Rural Fire Brigade selling

candles. Come and say hello,

check out the fire engine and

grab your Carols candles on

Sunday 7th December.

WHAT IS “THE CANOPY” ?

The Canopy is the organisa on that manages the Cameron Park

Community Centre. It is a non‐profit, registered charity that runs

a mul tude of programs in the Lake Macquarie region including:

Family Services: paren ng programs and advice, informa on and

referral for families with children.

Community Development: including ini a ng community

programs and projects in response to local need such as the

mul cultural cooking group, the community café, open days, and

volunteer opportuni es.

The Cameron Park Community Centre office will be

closed from 12 noon 24th December and will re‐open

on Monday 5th January.

THE CANOPY BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND

VOLUNTEERS WISH YOU A SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

We are fortunate at the Centre to have many volunteers

assis ng with all aspects of opera ons. We recently said

farewell to Jenny Bridge, a valued part of the team at the

Centre for over 2 years. Jenny was a wonderful ‘all‐rounder’

assis ng with most aspects of the Centre’s opera ons.

Her commitment, enthusiasm and sense of humour will be

hugely missed. We wish Jenny and her son Deo all the best

as they start their new adventure in Queensland. As a

volunteer you don’t only get the chance to give back into

the community but also have the opportunity to learn, build

your professional experience and work as team in a

suppor ve environment. For more details about volunteering

at Cameron Park community Centre please phone Anna on

49 081140.

THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED VOLUNTEERS

IN THIS ISSUE

Interview with Peter Lewis, award winning cartoonist

What is a “Bootcamp” ? Michael O’Sullivan explains

Ea ng On A Budget: Gain Some ‘FoodSense’

DrillDance—The New Marching Sport at Cameron Park

Local Ac vi es

Family Services Move To Cardiff

www.thecanopy.org.au www.cameronparkcommunitycentre.org.au

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NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

Is there such a thing as a "best age"

to learn how to draw cartoons?

Cartooning is more about ideas than

drawing skill, so there's no such thing

as a "best age" in cartooning.

However, the earlier you start and the

more you do it then the be er you

become.

What advice would you have for a

young person wan ng to try

cartooning?

Just do it. Test your ideas on others

because everybody's sense of humour

is different and that will help you

refine your concepts. Develop a thick

skin because not everybody is

going to like what you do. Think of

cartooning as professional play and

always keep a sense of fun in what

you do.

Besides cartooning, what other

interests/hobbies do you have?

I have lots of dreams and ideas.

It's hard to find the me to follow

them all up. My present hobby project

is the "Mechanical Fish Tank" that will

be completed in a steampunk style,

hopefully by the end of next year

Do you ever get "cartoonist block" ?

"Crea ve block" is an ever‐present

problem for cartoonists. Humour is a

mysterious art, even to people like me

who prac ce it every day, and there

are plenty of mes when inspira on is

missing in ac on. Talking to journalists

about their stories o en helps the

process. I some mes leave the Herald

and have a drink in one of the local

coffee shops or just simply go for a

walk, all while keeping a notepad

handy.

Do you have any personal social

jus ce issues that you're par cularly

passionate about?

The Newcastle Herald has fought

many ba les on behalf of those facing

injus ce, the most notable being the

reports by Joanne McCarthy on child

abuse by clergy that led to the Royal

Commission. I produced several

serious cartoons on this issue.

What do you love about living in this

area? Considering it is s ll very much

a developing area, what progress are

you looking forward to?

Cameron Park is a major growth area

as Newcastle spreads steadily

westward. I'd like to see public

transport going more directly from

here to the city because it presently

takes at least an hour in both

direc ons. The Very Fast Train will

eventually run down the east coast

and Newcastle's sta on will be built in

Cameron Park, so it would be great to

see that go ahead ‐ though that's

unlikely to happen in my life me.

Peter Lewis is available for live

caricature sessions for your event,

conference or mee ng and can be

contacted through his website:

www.livecaricatures.com.au

AN INTERVIEW WITH PETER LEWIS

We are very fortunate to have

Peter Lewis, one of Australia’s leading

live portrait and caricature ar sts and

cartoonist from the Newcastle Herald

living in our community. Besides his

excep onal talent at expressing a

range of global and local issues in

cartoon form, Peter is renowned for

his generosity and community spirit .

We caught up with him recently to

find out a li le more about the man

behind the cartoons.

Who taught you to draw cartoons

and how did they inspire you?

Like most cartoonists I'm largely

self‐taught and drew inspira on from

the era I grew up in. While Les

Lumsden was an influence because I

saw his cartoons in the paper every

day, Mad Magazine's ar sts had an

edgy humour which was more

appealing to my youthful cynicism.

What did your parents think when

you told them you were going to be a

cartoonist?

I was always scribbling cartoons as a

child. My mother, a school‐teacher at

New Lambton Primary, would bring

home half‐used exercise books and I'd

fill them with drawings. I was a fine

ar st for several years a er

gradua ng from art school and didn't

become a professional cartoonist un l

I was 32 when I started working at the

Herald.

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”

The Canopy Family

Services Team is

moving to new

premises but that

doesn’t change who

we are able to assist.

The team provides

support and assistance

to help you make the

posi ve changes that

you would like to make

in your family. Our aim

is to support you to

improve the safety and

well being of your

children by providing a

flexible and respec ul service that builds on the strengths of your

family. Any member of the family can call us and we also take

referrals from other services. Those eligible are families with

dependent children aged 0‐12 who live in the North Lake

Macquarie area. This includes the following suburbs:

Argenton, Barnsley, Cameron Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Heights,

Edgeworth, Elermore Vale, Glendale, Holmesville, Killingworth,

Macquarie Hills, Rhonnda, Sea Hampton, Teralba, Wakefield, and

West Walsend.

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A LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE FAMILY WORK TEAM

To Karen and the staff at Corpus Chris ,

A huge thank you for the kind dona on of kids chairs and tables – it is greatly appreciated. These will be u lised for the fast growing Parents as Teachers playgroup facilitated by The Canopy at West Wallsend, and also the new counselling room with the family work team at Cardiff.

If you would like any informa on about paren ng programs and family support services that are offered by The Canopy, please don’t hesitate to contact Ruth on 49081140.

PARENTSASTEACHERSEVERYWEEKDURINGSCHOOLTERMS

Meet other parents

Share a morning tea together

Make toys from everyday items

Have fun playing with your child

Be welcomed in a suppor ve

environment

For more informa on phone Angela on 49 081 140


OFFICE FOR RENT

Cameron Park Community Centre.

33 square metres

Fits 5 work sta ons.

Disabled access

Ample parking

Access to on site mee ng rooms

Shared recep on area

Shared staff lunch room

Outdoor barbeque and play area

All enquiries please phone Manager Lee‐Anne Holmes

on 0249 081 140 or email [email protected] OPEN MON, TUES, WED 10AM TO 2PM

Free internet access & computer support

Informa on about the local community

Free paren ng advice

Training opportuni es in barista

A free New Resident Kit

$5 LUNCH SPECIALS GROUP BOOKINGS WELCOME

CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY SPOT CAFE

We have a great variety of board games , why not bring a

few friends or the kids and have some fun playing games

while enjoying our $5 lunch special.

Need lunch or a coffee on the run?

Feel free to phone your order and we’ll have it ready to go

when you arrive!

Phone 49081140

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SIGNIFICANT DATES FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Source: www.na onalcalendar.com.au Every newsle er

we will be lis ng a few significant dates for the coming 3

months. If you, or someone you know is taking part in or

organising any ac vi es for special dates please let us

know so that we can share it in this newsle er.

NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

1‐30 NOVEMBER Movember During November each year, Movember is responsible for

the sprou ng of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces

across the country. The aim of Movember is to raise vital

funds and awareness for men’s health, with a specific focus

on prostate cancer and depression in men.

10‐16th NOVEMBER Na onal Recycling Week Na onal Recycling Week aims to improve the posi ve

environmental outcomes of recycling. By increasing

community awareness and reducing contamina on, local

councils, businesses and community groups are

encouraged to join in throughout the week.

12‐18 NOVEMBER SES Week

SES Week celebrates the amazing work of Australia's State

Emergency Services. With events, demonstra ons and

fundraisers held across the country, visit your state SES

website for details on how you can be involved and help to

keep your community safe.

25th NOVEMBER White Ribbon Day The White Ribbon Campaign unites the voices of Australian

men and boys against acts of violence towards women.

Take an oath and wear a white ribbon on November 25th

to help build a safer society for all. There are different

events being held in different states around Australia.

1st DECEMBER World AIDS Day World AIDS Day is one of the most globally recognised

events of the year. World AIDS Day is celebrated across

Australia to raise awareness in the community about the

issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.

2nd DECEMBER Interna onal Day for the Aboli on of Slavery Join the United Na ons this December 2nd to help fight

the fight against contemporary forms of slavery. While

slavery is o en recognised as an ins tu on confined to

history, bonded labor and trafficking con nues to affect

millions globally.

10th DECEMBER Human Rights Day Every day human rights defenders work to end discrimina‐

on in all its forms. Established in 1950, Human Rights Day

celebrates the anniversary of the United Na ons Universal

Declara on of Human Rights as the first global enuncia on

of human rights and is recognised by human rights

campaigners around the world.

26th JANUARY Australia Day Australia Day is Australia's biggest

annual celebra on. Whether a

BBQ, beach and a beer is your

game, or you prefer something

more unconven onal, today is

your day to celebrate what's good

about living Down Under. You can

also check out the huge range of

community events and programs

courtesy of local Australia Day

commi ees and councils around

the country.


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Out of School Hours Care and Vaca on Care is

provided at Cameron Park Community Centre.

All primary school aged children are welcome.

There is a drop off and collec on service for children

that a end Edgeworth, Edgeworth Heights and

St. Benedict’s Public Schools.

Enquiries and Bookings ph 0409 286 959 or

Email: [email protected]

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

HAVE A SAY ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Cameron Park Community Associa on meets on the

1st Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm.

Email: [email protected]

TOOGEE TAEKWONDO

Tradi onal Taekwondo classes now on at Cameron Park

Community Centre. Tuesdays and Fridays 5.30pm to 7pm.

Enquiries phone 0418 686 241 Website: www.toogee.com

NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

CAMERON PARK MIXED PROBUS

Are you re red? Looking to fill the void? How about join‐

ing our club. The purpose of Probus is to provide opportu‐

ni es for re rees to keep ac ve, meet new friends and

have fun. Guest speakers each month. Meet monthly on

the first Wednesday of the month 9.30am to 12.30pm

Want to know more? Contact Ellen Evans on 4958 8814

NORTHLAKES CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND YOUTH

GROUP

Meets at Cameron Park every Sunday morning at

10.00am Childcare and Kids Church available! Friday

Night Youth Group every Friday night of school term

from 7 to 8:30pm. Open to high school students

years 7‐12. Contact: [email protected]


MULTICULTURAL FOOD AND COOKING GROUP

Experience the taste of delicious food, meet new friends and

share stories of interes ng tradi ons from different cultures.

You don’t need to be able to cook, everyone is welcome to join

in on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11am at Cameron

Park Community Centre

It’s FREE and child care is available by prior arrangement.

Bookings phone 49081140

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Need to learn a li le more about the internet, word

processing or facebook? Heard a lot about social media but

don’t know where to start? Concerned about the kids accessing

sites you don’t want them to access? Want lessons that are

designed to suit your needs? Contact the Centre to find out

more 49081140

COMPUTER LESSONS

NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

Catering for children aged 2-6 years. Wandiyali Child Care Centre is a secure, caring, nurturing and inclusive learning environment with a home like atmosphere that is warm and welcoming to families and children. Children are encouraged to experiment and explore in our nature inspired environment. Friendly highly qualified staff School Readiness program run by an Early

Childhood Teacher $70 fees per day Centrelink approved Open weekdays from 8am-5pm Come in at any time to have a look around! Phone 49545174 or email [email protected]

DRILLDANCE NOW AT CAMERON PARK

DrillDance is a team based, judged, compe ve sport

which incorporates rou nes in Precision Drill

Marching, Prop DrillDance, and Thema c Dance.

They have members of all shapes, sizes, fitness levels,

and ages. Drill Dance is a sport for everyone with flexi‐

ble mes for those who have work and other

commitments.

Rou nes are all about

unity, perfect ming,

brilliant forma on

changes, and are a real

spectacle to watch. The

teams compete at local events

throughout the season, State tles once a year, and

Na onal Championships are held in a different state of

Australia at the end of each season.

DrillDance is great for healthy bodies & minds, for

deportment, discipline, friendship, travel, commitment,

compe on, and FUN! One of the teams "Black

Diamonds" even made it through to the finals of

Australia's Got Talent.

DrillDance train at Cameron Park Community Centre on

Wednesday nights. They already have a senior team

with 7 members and would love to welcome more

members!

They are looking to register up to 20 members (female

AND male) in the coming months, and hope to also

recruit for u9's (5‐9) u12's (7‐12) and u17's (12‐17) as

well! Members choose what rou nes they perform in,

so they can either dance, or march, or do both! No one

has to do everything!

For more informa on contact Debbie Marton on

0450 725 429 or email [email protected]


MINI MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP Playgroup runs at the

Cameron Park Centre Mondays 9.30‐11.30 and Fridays from

10am‐12pm. Open to parents with preschool aged children.

YOGA AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

Contact Catherine A.Y.T.A.Ph

Phone: 0411358460 OR 40091984

Email: catch‐[email protected]

www.backtobalanceyoga.com.au

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107 Northlakes Drive Cameron Park

Visit:107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park. Phone: 02 4908 1140 Fax: 02 4908 1134

Postal address: PO Box 4185 Edgeworth 2285 Email: [email protected]


Ph 02 4908 1140 NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

Conferences, Workshops, Business Mee ngs, Seminars

FACILITIES FOR HIRE The Cameron Park Community Centre is a state of the art community facility that is the mee ng place and home of many

of our area’s community groups, children’s services and cultural groups. It is also a wonderful place for families and

individuals to enjoy facili es such as a BBQ area with shaded sea ng and tables, fabulous children’s playground and

expansive off‐street parking.

To have a look at the Centre, you can either drop in weekdays between 9am and 4pm or alterna vely take the virtual tour

on the Cameron Park Community Centre website or facebook page: www.cameronparkcommunitycentre.org.au

facebook.com/cameronparkcommunitycentre

Family Barbeques, Cooking Classes in Commercial Kitchen, Playgroups, Parent Mee ngs

Weddings, Naming Ceremonies, First Birthdays, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Special Celebra ons

Birthdays, Family Gatherings, Music Events, Dance Performances, Exhibi ons

WHAT IS A BOOTCAMP? We asked local personal trainer Michael O’Sullivan to explain:

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NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

A fitness boot camp is a type of group physical training program conducted by

personal trainers or former military personnel. These programs are designed to

build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals and fit‐

ness games over a 1 hour period of me. Bootcamp challenges every muscle in

your body and with

li le rest in

between each set;

you're bound to

feel the burn and

intensity. By

constantly moving for an hour, your body has no me to rest,

therefore you’re burning hundreds of calories, even when you

stop. It's a way to challenge your body and mind into doing a

workout, which leaves no prisoners. Benefits include, weight

loss, a be er cardio vascular system, muscle endurance, and

also proven to beat depression.

We do team challenges, partner challenges, fitness games and

also can train as an individual. Most sessions are never the

same so it tricks the body into burning more calories.

Bootcamp is for any age and fitness level as you have to beat

your mind and push yourself past that point that you think

you are going to stop at. Bea ng the mind and pushing your

body is what the challenge is.

Bootcamp is on at Cameron Park on Mondays, and Holmes‐

ville on Tuesday, Thursdays or Saturdays. Michael has a spe‐

cial offer at the moment, if you click like on his facebook page

you will receive your first session half price.

www.facebook.com/pages/Body‐Beyond‐Bootcamp

A MESSAGE FROM CLAYTON BARR MP

My staff and I would like to wish the residents of Cameron Park, Edgeworth, West Wallsend and the

surrounding areas, the very best for the fes ve season and would like to thank you for le ng us into your

lives, to be your voice, in 2014.

On Monday December 1, between 11.30am and 1pm, I will be out the front of the Cameron Park

Community Centre to hold a free community Barr‐becue. I’ll provide the sausage, sauce and bread – you just have to turn

up! I have been doing Barr‐becues for the last 3 years and I believe that I need to be well informed and aware if I am going

to serve the Electorate well. The mes, dates and venues for upcoming Barr‐becues will be on my website, Tweeted and on

Facebook. If you get a le er in the mail saying that I will be holding a Barr‐becue in your area, please feel free to drop by.

I am happy to discuss any issue and you can talk while I take notes.

For any enquiries regarding the State Government or its departments, or to put you in contact with someone who can,

please contact my office. My office can be contacted by phoning 4991 1466, Toll Free 1300 550 114, by email to

[email protected] . You can also follow me on my Facebook page “www.facebook.com/claytonbarrmp”, go

to Twi er and search @claytonbarrmp or check out my website at www.claytonbarr.com.au

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JOIN US AT OUR SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP AT WEST WALLSEND EVERY MONDAY 10am to 12 noon (during school terms only)

Contact Angela for more informa on. 4908 1140 or Heather at Samaritans 4014 9318

FUN AND FITNESS FOR OVER 50’S

Expressions of interest are being collected for an over 50’s fitness class at Cameron Park on Thursday mornings. Heartmoves

is a gentle physical ac vity program for people who haven’t done any exercise in a while. Exercise at your own pace in a

friendly environment. Heartmoves is run by accredited exercise professionals specifically trained in managing safe, low to

moderate intensity physical ac vity programs. If you would like to be involved phone the Centre on 4908 1140.

FAMILY FUN DAY SPECIAL MOMENTS The combined Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade and Cameron Park Community Centre

fun Day was a huge success, here are some of the special moments !

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH NORTHLAKES

CHRISTIAN

CHURCH

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am MINI

MUNCHKINS

PLAYGROUP

9.30am MINI

MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP

10am‐1pm

COMPUTER COURSE

9.30am‐11.30am

FAMILY DAY CARE

PLAYGROUP

10 am

CAMERON PARK

PROBUS

10am PARAQUAD

COOKING GROUP

20th Nov

11 am

MULTICULTURAL

COOKING GROUP

3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH

6pm BOOTCAMP 5.30pm‐7pm

TAEKWONDO

6pm YOGA 5.30pm‐7pm

TAEKWONDO

7.30 ISAGENIX 7pm‐10pm DRIFT

REMOTE CONTROL

6.30pm CP COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION

7pm NORTHLAKES

CHRISTIAN YOUTH

NOVEMBER SMALL

BIZ NETWORK

7pm HUNTER DRILLDANCE DECEMBER SMALL

BIZ NETWORK

Red = monthly

Blue= one off events

Green= fortnightly


WEEK AT A GLANCE—REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETINGS AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

Food Uses Serves

1kg Fruit Snacks, desserts 6

1kg Carrots Snacks, meals 10

1kg Potatoes Snacks, meals 5

375g Red Lentils Meals, instead of meat or to bulk up meat dishes

5

Wholemeal bread Breakfast, snacks, meals 10

2L Hilo Milk Snacks, meals 8

900g Rolled Oats Breakfast, snacks 18

500g Pasta Hot meals, salad, snacks 8

When money is ght, food is o en

one expense that can be reduced.

Here is a brief guide to how you

can make the most of foods you

may already have or can buy for

very li le money:

Step 1: Stock Take :Make a list of everything (including

sauces and unusual canned items) in the pantry, fridge and

freezer. This way you know exactly what you have and you

may discover food you didn’t know you had.

Step 2: Reduce Waste: If there are foods in the fridge close to the use‐by date, use them first or freeze them to use later.

Make sure you wrap or cover it well to prevent it spoiling. Chop up fruit and vegetables before freezing.

Step 3: Plan your meals: Make a note of what meals and snacks you need for each person un l pay day. Start to fill this in

with foods you already have. It is important to think crea vely, you probably won’t have your normal snack foods

available. Consider bread, fruit and vegetables as snacks and consider vegetarian meals.

Step 4: Shop for basics: Use what spare change you do have to buy some well‐planned staple foods. The table above can

be used for various meals and are filling.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW TO EAT, SHOP AND COOK SMART?

WE’RE TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A 2 HOUR FOODCENTS WORKSHOP AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY

CENTRE. Email [email protected] or phone Anna on 49081140

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Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

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(8am to 10pm 7 days a week)

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24 hour counselling service

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Christmas Eve Carols at Cameron Park Community Centre star ng at 7pm

brought to you by Northlakes Chris an Church.

Carol singing, face pain ng, Christmas treats and the original Christmas story!

BYO chair/blanket. Inside if it’s raining.

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