Dear Friends... Special points of interest: Fun social events - and you re invited! Coffee Catchups in each area, a great way to meet more members of the Compeer family Some artwork from our talented friends Inside this issue: Compeer Events 2-5 Compeer Coffee Catchups Social Skills Workshop Artwork from Raymond and Virginia 6 7 8-9 Celebrations 10 Hope you enjoy this month s newsletter, and that you are able to attend some of our great social events We d love to see you there. The Compeer program would like to advise that Ayesha Khan has recently departed the Coordinator role in the Sydney City South East region. Compeer is recruiting for a new Coordinator, and once this staff member is in place they will be in touch to let you know. The Compeer program wants to ensure you feel fully supported in your friendships, so in the meantime, for support or any questions, please contact us at compeer@vinnies.org.au, 9568 0295, or make direct contact with Isabelle Dwyer. Her email address is isabelle.dwyer@vinnies.org.au, or you can call her on 9568 0229 or on 0429 083 856. Monthly coffee catch ups and other social events will continue in the region, attended by Isabelle and another staff member. All the best, Your Sydney Compeer team. Registration form: Museum event and Movie event 11
Page 2 Compeer NSW warmly invites you to a G u i d e d T o u r & A r t C l a s s at the Museum! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum Discovery Centre followed by an art workshop, where we will create our own mementos to take home. When: 16 December 2016 10:30am Where: Museums Discovery Centre 172 Showground Rd Castle Hill NSW 2154 Cost: $10 (includes admission + tour + workshop) Please note that costs must be borne by the individual and are payable on the day Places are strictly limited. To register, Return the Registration Form to PO Box 5 Petersham NSW 2049 Or call Compeer on 9568 0295
Page 3 G u i d e d T o u r & A r t C l a s s Getting there By Car: There is limited free parking at the Museum Discovery Centre. Entry is via Windsor Road or Green Road. Visitors can also park in the adjacent TAFE carpark, accessed via Green Road. Buses: From Blacktown: Take the T71 From Parramatta: Take the Hillsbus T60 or T62 From Macquarie Centre: Take the 619 from Herring Rd, Macquarie Park From the city: Take the 610 from York Street, Town Hall For questions or concerns about transport, please call Compeer on 9568 0295
Page 4 Movie Morning at Marrickville Join us for a free screening of the award-winning film Barbara followed by coffee/lunch When: Tuesday 6 December Time: 10am - 1.30pm Where: Marrickville Town Hall 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville Barbara - Film Synopsis Winner of the Best Director prize at this year's Berlin Film Festival, Barbara is a Cold War drama set in East Germany in the 1980s, starring Nina Hoss as a Berlin doctor who has been banished to a rural East German hospital as punishment for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassignment and fearful of her co-workers as possible Stasi informants, Barbara stays aloof and secretly prepares to defect one day. Despite her plans, Barbara learns more about her life that puts her desires and the people around her in a new light. With her changing perspective, Barbara finds herself facing a painful moral dilemma that forces her to choose what she values. After the screening, join us for a coffee to discuss this thought provoking film and make new friends! To register, please return the Registration Form to PO Box 5 Petersham NSW 2049 Or call Compeer on 9568 0295
Page 5 M a r r i c k v i l l e f i l m s c r e e n i n g Train Getting there Marrickville Town Hall is a 7 minute walk from Marrickville Train Station. If you would like to meet a Compeer staff member at the station, please indicate this on your Registration Form. Belinda, our Engagement Officer, will be standing at the exit of Marrickville station at 9:25 am and will set out for the Town Hall at 9:40 am. Bus The 418, 425 and 426 buses stop directly in front of the Town Hall on Marrickville Rd. Parking There is limited street parking in the area, so we encourage you to use public transport. There is disabled parking behind the Town Hall, accessible from Petersham Rd. Cost Admission to the film is FREE. However, you will need to pay for your own transportation/meal.
Page 6 Coffee Catchups in December Western Sydney: Wednesday 14th December 2016-4pm to 6pm Jamaica Blue Cafe, Castle Hill Towers 6-14 Castle Street Castle Hill 2154 Located in front of Target Please RSVP to Stephanie (0448 247 577) Look out for two staff members wearing navy blue Compeer t-shirts! And please give us a call if you re having trouble finding us at the café. Northern Sydney: Please note that there is no Coffee Catchup this month 0402 834 567 (Chris) Sydney City South East: Thursday 15th December 2016-1pm to 3pm Jamaica Blue, Westfield Hurstville Park Rd & Cross St, Hurstville 2220 Please RSVP to Isabelle (0429 083 856) Promotion of Compeer on the Central Coast Cat (Central Coast Coordinator) and Isabelle (Volunteer Coordinator) recently attended the Central Coast Volunteer Expo. It was a fun day - they met many interested potential volunteers. Fantastic to get the word out about Compeer on the Central Coast!
Page 7 Social Skills Workshop On Friday 11 November, Compeer hosted a Social Skills workshop at Dooley s Catholic Club in Lidcombe. The topic of this interactive workshop was Strategies for Starting and Maintaining Conversations. In part one of the workshop, we discussed the right time, right place and most appropriate topics for small talk and how to use icebreakers. In part two, we looked at ways to sustain a conversation past small talk and how to keep a conversation going. There were many opportunities to ask questions, engage in role plays, scenarios and practise our skills during the breaks and it was great to see everyone get involved. A big thank you to Helen, the workshop facilitator; Dooley s Catholic Club; and most of all, to the 13 participants who made the day a resounding success! Feedback: The presentation was well prepared and easy to follow. I enjoyed the mix of theory and practical sessions. 100% of attendees reported satisfaction with the workshop* (*Findings are based on feedback from evaluation forms) Compeer will be holding workshops on different topics in the new year. In the next edition of our newsletter, we will be providing you with the opportunity to tell us what you d like to see at the next workshop, so watch this space
Page 8 Here are some beautiful and unique artworks from members of the Compeer family for you to enjoy. We are lucky to have such talent amongst the Compeer friends. Reflecting time at the Beach (Clovelly), by Virginia Parramatta River in Sydney, by Virginia Reflections at Clovelly Beach, by Virginia
Page 9 If you would like to have some of your art, craft, poetry, a short story, or even a favourite quote included in next month s newsletter, please let us know.
Friendship Anniversaries in December - 12 months: Peter H. and Lesleigh P. Susanne W. and Lynda C. Melissa N. and Renee S. Page 10 Happy Birthday! Best wishes for the day, from the Compeer team. Connie M. Sue B. Ann J. Mary G. Anne H. Patricia C. Faith S. Duncan B. Raymond D. Alex M. Eithne C. Hannah A. Darrin L. Trish M. Wendy H. Ruth C. Marina D. George B. Ellie M. Michael P. Hien D. Jan M. Susan T. Greg N. Elizabeth S. Hem G. Jenny D. Geoffrey H. Pam B. Belinda C. Margaret A. Michael O. Patricia M. Katarina K. Michele G. Robert D. Catherine S. Kat T. Christopher C. Poonam G. Jenny D. Mary G. Susan B. Chantelle W. Chris B. COMPEER CENTRAL COAST Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 41 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Tuesday/Thursday: 47 Howarth St, Wyong PO Box 148, Wyong NSW 2259 Phone: 9568 0295 Mobile: 0436 111 102 (Cat) Greg N. Clement V. Sharon T. Mira M. Emmanuel N. Ann J. German R. Tracy C. Anna R. Jodi P. Duncan B. If we missed you please let us know so we can recognise you next time. Fax: 4351 1591 compeercentralcoast@vinnies.org.au COMPEER SYDNEY CITY/SOUTH EAST St Vincent de Paul Society State Office Charles O Neill House, 2C West St LEWISHAM NSW 2049 COMPEER WESTERN SYDNEY COMPEER NORTHERN SYDNEY PO Box 5, PETERSHAM NSW 2049 Phone: 9568 0237 Mobile: 0435 656 160 compeer.sydneycitysoutheast@vinnies.org.au Phone: 9568 0283 Mobile: 0448 247 577 (Stephanie) compeer.westernsydney@vinnies.org.au Phone: 8622 0334 Mobile: 0402 834 567 (Chris) compeer.northernsydney@vinnies.org.au
Page 11 Registration Form Guided Tour and Art Class at the Museum 16 December, 2016 Name: Phone: Email: Suburb: Postcode: Please return to: Compeer NSW PO Box 5 Petersham NSW 2049 Registration Form Movie Morning at Marrickville 6 December, 2016 Name: Phone: Email: Suburb: Postcode: I will make my own way to the venue, Marrickville Town Hall I will meet Belinda at Marrickville Train Station. My train will arrive at A.M. Please return to: Compeer NSW PO Box 5 Petersham NSW 2049