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CanToo's Ocean Swim program - the perfect opportunity to take on the challenge of a 1km or 2km ocean swim, boost your fitness and confidence, whilst also helping to fight cancer! Running from 13th February – 3rd May, this 12-week program has 2 professionally coached training sessions per week – Friday morning pool sessions at Peninsula Leisure Centre, Saturday morning at Umina Beach. There is a cost for the course, but you'll become part of a supportive, uplifting community and have the opportunity to raise funds to support CanToo's mission from health promotion to funding vital cancer research.

The NSW Government, local councils and recovery organisations, have set up a webpage where you can donate - to help people affected by the recent bushfires. They are currently helping people affected by the recent fires in Koolewong and Buladelah, so please help if you can. Go to their webpage
GIVIT.ORG.AU and search for NEW SOUTH WALES BUSHFIRES.

Enjoy a fun filled afternoon of cards, laughter and socialising?
Why not go to Euchre at The Entrance Leagues Club on Mondays and Wednesdays between 1pm & 4pm, with a short half time break.
There's a small cost to play, with prizes for highest totals and 2 vouchers per day provided by the club to two lucky non-winners.
THE EUCHRE CLUB is a great way to meet lovely people and keep your mind and body active.

For more information, give CHRIS a call on 0403 805 045.

The Soul on the Central Coast team are staging another Australia day weekend event of soul music.

Local and interstate DJ's will once again be playing their precious vinyl records on January 23– 25 at the Central Coast Leagues Club and it's a ticketed event.

Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or pay cash at the door.
Any profits from this event will be donated to local charities.

The Central coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association is returning to Umina Beach with their ‘Smiles on Dials' event on Saturday FEBRUARY 7.
The DSA, is a volunteer run organisation that enables people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a past-time in Australia that many take for granted – beach surfing!
Surfers have been quick to register their interest, and they now need many volunteers to make the day safe and enjoyable.
Volunteering, at a Smiles on Dials event, consists of helping participants to and from the beach and in and out of the water, along with set up and clean up.
Volunteers do not need to know how to surf, although water skills are highly valued. Food is provided and smiles are always encouraged!
Interested surfers and volunteers, can register before the day or even on the day.

Every TUESDAY – THE PENINSULA SCHOOL FOR SENIORS meets at the Peninsula Community Centre.
The group offers support to the aged residents on the Peninsula, giving them the opportunity to meet like-minded people, form friendships and socialise.
They hold a weekly meeting, offering bus trips. outings, and welfare check ins. The group also celebrates birthdays, do book swaps, play games or talk about current affairs.
Each week they invite a different speaker along to share their knowledge on a subject, hobby or passion. They have all kinds of presenters from Beekeepers, local members, Perma culturists to local historians. So, if you'd like to join them, go along at 10am on Tuesdays, to the Peninsula Community Centre at 93 McMasters Road, Woy Woy.

You'll find this friendly group of people at the second door on your left! If you need more information, you can give AMBER a call on 0400 455 577.

Have you ever thought of playing LAWN BOWLS?
Well, if you have, EVERGLADES COUNTRY CLUB is offering FREE COACHING SESSIONS with a fully qualified coach, in January!
The offer is open to anyone interested in learning how to play lawn bowls.
Lawn bowls is a fun, low impact sport ideal for people of all ages, and it's also a great way to meet new friends!
The coaching sessions in January are obligation free and a great way to get started in your new journey.
For more information, and to book, call ANTHONY on 0491 226 500.

The Wyong Stroke Club provides support for members & their carers.
They meet at "The Diggers Leagues Club", The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, between 10.30 & 12.30.
Members are kept up to date with relevant news, information and research AND they have regular outings throughout the year.
For further details contact Stroke Association on 1300 650 594 or go to their website strokensw.org.au.

COAST FM CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

"Health on the Streets" is a mobile clinic providing essential healthcare to the homeless on the Central Coast.
Staffed by healthcare professionals and outreach workers, the van offers medical care, mental health support, and connections to social services.
Donations keep the clinics running and fund vital supplies. You can get involved by donating online or volunteering.
Your support makes a difference!
Find out more on their website: healthonthestreets.org.au.

Have you heard of the ‘TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM? More than half a million families in Australia have accessed Triple P's free parenting support.
Triple P is a free online program that can help parents and carers of children - feel calmer, more confident, and better supported in understanding their children's needs.  
Delivery of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to parents and carers of children in Australia, is supported by funding from the Australian Government.
Parents and carers can access free, online parenting support 24/7 at triplep-parenting.net.au  .

Variety Social, is a happy gathering of seniors held every Thursday between 9.30 and 1 at the 50 plus leisure and learning centre in Gosford.
Morning tea is provided with entertainment between 11 and noon.
There's a raffle with admission prizes on offer and hot meals and sandwiches that you can order on the day.
So, if you are after a fun day and enjoy meeting new faces, go along on Thursdays at the Auditorium in the 50 plus Leisure & Learning Centre on Albany Street, Gosford.
There's a small admission fee, and if you'd like more information, call.

If you're retired or semi-retired, you don't have to sit at home all day.
You could join the Lisarow Probus Club, and meet new friends, attend social outings, listen to interesting speakers, and generally meet with a friendly group of people. If this sounds like something you should be doing, email to find out more: [email protected].

Volunteering Central Coast, connects people who want to volunteer with local not-for-profit organisations.
There's a wide range of community services - across many sectors needing your help and many volunteer roles available, so if you'd like to lend a helping hand, go to their website:.

120+ Food, Produce, Local Artists and Makers on the Waterfront. The Central Coast's award winning waterfront boutique market .