The St Andrews Neighbourhood Program is a program of concerts, talks, and other events of general interest to the community.
Most events are held in the Fellowship Hall next to the church on the 4th Monday night of the month, starting at 7:30pm and ending with a cuppa about 9:30. Other events may include local theme walks on a Sunday afternoon.
Program 2007
"Community is a fragile gift.....which grows when we continue to find sufficient reasons to journey together....It becomes rich when it encourages diversity within unity."
-Charles Rigma.
The NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAM continues to provide an opportunity for people to meet together, get to know others, discover many reasons to ‘journey together’ and so strengthen our local community.
As usual, the invitation is to join us for any - or all - of the sessions, which are held in the Fellowship Room,
- commencing 8pm
- finishing about 9.30 with a ‘cuppa’.
- There is no fee, no long-term commitment.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
THE PROGRAM.
MONDAY-MARCH 26- 8 PM.
TRAVELS IN INDIA-The wet and the dry with JOHN AND MARGARET BOOTH. On the Eastern side; Sikkim, Darjeeling and trekking the wonderful Singalila Ridge. On the Western side; the palaces, forts and colour of Rajasthan
A must for’ would-be’ adventurers and armchair travellers alike.
SATURDAY-APRIL 21- 2 PM
Our famous STEP TRACK with MARGARET BOOTH. Steps and slopes. Meet at the end Kingsford Avenue 2pm.for a leisurely 1-2 hour walk.
MONDAY- APRIL 23- 8 PM
HISTORY GOES TO THE MOVIES- DR.MARNIE
HUGHES-WARRINGTON, Senior Lecturer in Histiography and World History at Macquarie University, brings history to life with this fascinating presentation.
This is not just her-story!
TUESDAY- APRIL 24- 9AM-
This is a repeat of the Saturday STEP TRACK WALK, for those who prefer a week-day morning- or come twice!
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SATURDAY-MAY 19- 8 AM.
Whole day excursion to BUNDEENA.
Trains to Cronulla, 10.30 am ferry to Bundeena. Walk to Jibbon Beach; view Aboriginal carvings. Beach and street walking, with a bit of bush.
Bring sunscreen, hat, drinks and food
MONDAY-MAY 28- 8 PM.
WIKIWHAT?-A tour of Wikipedia and some other wikis. ANDREW ALDER has more than thirty years experience in Information Technology and was one of the first Australians to become an administrator of Wikipedia.
Find out why this is now one of the most popular websites ever.
WEDNESDAY- JUNE 6- A VISIT TO
THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD for a wonderful morning tour, commencing at 10.30 am. This is repeated by popular request..
MONDAY-JUNE 25- 8 PM.
PROSPERITY AROUND THE CORNER-
The Great Depression in the Hornsby Shire- A story of hardship and adversity, balanced by generosity, self-sacrifice and a strong egalitarian ethos. DR.JOAN WEBB, as a depression baby, grew up in Hornsby, and has many memories to share.
Come and hear about ‘Hopeville’ and other memorable stories.
THURSDAY- JULY 19- 9 AM AT
TURRAMURRA STATION (William St.) to explore unusual angles of EDGECLIFFE AND PADDINGTON Return mid-afternoon.
MONDAY- JULY 23- 8 PM.
1OO YEARS OF LOOKING AFTER NSW COMMUNITIES. 2007 is being recognised as the Year of the Surf Lifesaver(YSL), the first time a community-based organisation has received such an honour. YSL also marks the centenary of Surf Life Saving in NSW and Australia. Marketing Manager, JONATHAN ABRAHAMS, will tell us how Surf Life Saving has contributed to the Australian beach culture
Leave your sunscreen behind this time.
THURSDAY- AUGUST 16- 9 AM AT
TURRAMURRA STATION (William St.)
Exploring Gourmet Sydney- the ‘Skinflints
Guide’. An interesting, all day "taste and see’ walk around CABRAMATTA.
MONDAY- AUGUST 27- 8 PM.
HISTORY OF CLOCKS. Can you imagine a world without some sort of timepiece?
VAHE TOMASSIAN, the licensed watchmaker of ‘Good Times’, St.Ives, comes from a family of watchmakers in Armenia. He will gladly share his fascination with early clocks.
Make time for this session!
SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 16- 1.30 PM.
Meet at the end of Booralie Rd. at 2 pm, for a short walk – about 2 hours- to view the waratahs at DUFFY’S FOREST.
MONDAY-SEPTEMBER 24- 8 PM.
SYDNEY’S NATURAL WORLD has
delighted generations of Australians and overseas visitors. JOHN MARTYN’S presentation revisits, through photography, the real aesthetic reasons why we love the bush.
Come and be enthralled by his fabulous photos.
MONDAY – OCTOBER 22- 8 PM.
OUR EYES AND VISION AFTER 40.
Popular local Optometrist, DEREK POSNIAK,
will be bring us up-to-date information on some of the common worries, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
Don’t lose sight of this session!
See also our community page for contact details etc. (How do I get access?).
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