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Dear friend
We live in a fascinating city - I think I can say that with confidence as I am a keen walker around our city and I love investigating new places. I have just returned from the Thursday walk to Pyrmont, where following the City of Sydney's history walk, we discovered places we had never been on previous walks to this area. The same can be said for North Sydney's History Walks, a number of which I did during Covid.
More hubbers are joining the walks every week and I am enjoying meeting new people. As well as the walks there is so much more to enjoy with the Hub Activities.
During the week the Hub Board held its first meeting since the AGM and the formation of the new Board. Much was discussed
Barbara and I have been working on broadening the range of activities. You will find new activities and updates on regular ones each week in your newsletter.There are quite a few coming up so I will keep this week's letter to you short.
Happy hubbing,
Carol
Here is something of interest;
Vaccination for Shingles
From 1 November 2023, there are changes to the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to be free for older people. Check with your doctor.
HUB ACTIVITIES
Monday Local Walks
November 6, 2023, 7:30 am to November 6, 2023, 9:30 am
Meet at Waverton at 7.30am. Bring your Opal Card and Mask.
Click here.. to see details of this walk and photos from last week.
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Out of Area Walk
November 6, 2023, 9:30 am to November 6, 2023, 2:00 pm Meet at Waverton at 9:30am. Bring your Opal Card and Mask.
A walk may start earlier if it is a long one. This will be advised by email a few days prior.
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Cards & Games Day
November 6, 2023, 1:30 pm to November 6, 2023, 3:30 pm On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30 -3.30 pm
We play
Suggestions for other games are most welcome
There is a $5 cost to cover the cost of the Hall.
Some members meet at 12.00 pm for lunch beforehand at the Waterview Cafe.
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Hub Happy Hour
November 8, 2023, 4:30 pm to November 8, 2023, 6:00 pm Hub Happy Hour every Wednesday from 4.30pm at Cafe Quattro which is right next door to Waverton Station.
Visitors are welcome.
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Thursday Out of Area Walk
November 9, 2023, 9:30 am to November 9, 2023, 2:00 pm Meet at Waverton at 9:30am. Bring your Opal Card and Mask.
A walk may start earlier if it is a long one. This will be advised by email a few days prior.
The route will often be the same as the Monday walk, sometimes we will modify it. We may introduce some new walks as we go along.
The Leader will vary from week to week - if you would like to join our group of leaders let us know when you come. | |
Book Hub
November 9, 2023, 4:30 pm to November 9, 2023, 6:00 pm THE BOOK HUB
This is the Second Thursday Book club, the Book Hub
The book being discussed this month is The Clone Kid by Caroline de Costa
CLICK HERE .. to see the full Book List
Venue details will be emailed during the week.
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Hub Community Music (HUM)
November 9, 2023, 5:00 pm to November 9, 2023, 6:30 pm
An informal group who meet every two weeks to sing / play music together at the home of Liz and Nick Woodhams.
At our sessions we have covered a range of songs, including from The Seekers, John Denver, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Don McLean, Slim Dusty, etc. No auditions ... come and join in.
For more information contact Nick nick.s.woodhams@gmail.com
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Zumba Gold classes
Zumba Gold is slower paced Zumba with lower intensity and easy to follow choreography that focuses on balance and co-ordination. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness and results in improved posture, balance and flexibility. The music styles include Latin and international dance rhythms with a dash of rock and roll.
There are vacancies in both the Thursday and Friday classes - see below for bookings.
Zumba Gold -Thursday
November 9, 2023, 9:30 am to November 9, 2023, 10:30 am There are vacancies in this class,
This is a 6 week Term at a cost of $66.00. The class sizes are limited to 10 people.
Book and pay here
Click on Read more for more information.
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Zumba Gold - Friday
November 10, 2023, 10:30 am to November 10, 2023, 11:30 am There are vacancies in this class,
This is a 6 week Term at a cost of $66.00. The class sizes are limited to 10 people.
Book and pay here
Click on Read more for more information.
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Men's Dinner at Waterview Cafe
November 15, 2023, 6:00 pm to November 15, 2023, 8:30 pm Men's Dinner
Our next dinner is on Wednesday 15th November at Waterview Cafe.
97 Bay Rd Waverton at 6.00 for 6.30pm
Bookings are essential via the Hub to assist with catering. The number attending will be strictly limited.
We will have exclusive access and as it is not licensed it will be BYO (corkage at $2pp applies and will be added to your bill)
Please register and come.
This a good chance for men to get together. After dinner any attendee has the opportunity to address the group for a maximum 3 minutes about any topic.
All men are welcome, including non-members.
Enquiries at wavertonhub@gmail.com. Please include Men’s Dinner in the Subject.
Bookings are now open.
Please Book Online by CLICKING 'read more' below and follow the prompts.
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STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS VACANCIES
There are a number of vacancies especially the Tuesday 4.00pm class. There are 7 weeks left in this Term. The cost is $8 per class. Please contact the Hub if you are interested in joining this class. The teacher is Amelia.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR - watch this space
Planning is progressing but not quite there. Keep watching this space for the final details.
Hub Christmas Party
November 28, 2024, 4:00 pm to November 28, 2024, 6:30 pm Bookings are now open for the 2024 Hub Christmas Party to be held on Thursday November 28
From 4.00pm to 6.30pm
at the Wollstonecraft Bowling Club, 7 Russell St Wollstonecraft (a short walk through Smoothey Park from the Wollstonecraft Station)
This event is free and so is for Members only
You will receive a free drink on arrival. Other drinks can be bought at the bar.
Bookings are now open - Book here.
Please keep a record of you booking so that you will know that you have already booked.
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ART CLASSES - 2024
The Hub art class will return on Wednesday mornings in 2024. The class will encompass both painting and drawing and be suitable for both people with experience and new comers interested in beginning to draw or paint. Numbers will be limited. In order to help us cater to people’s interests could you please let us know
- If you are interested in this class
- Whether your preference is for paining or drawing
- Whether you consider yourself experienced or a beginner
Please email wavertonhub@gmail.com.
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THEATRE PARTY 2024
The Hub is organising a theatre party to see David Williamson’s new play, The Great Divide at the Ensemble on Thursday 18 April at 11.00 am. The Ensemble has a shuttle bus to take people to and from Milson’s Point Station. The cost of the tickets is $83.00.
The bookings will open in March
Plus all the Exercise Classes and these activities;
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 Tai Chi / Qui Jong every Mon, Tue & Wed 8am in Brennan Park,
 The Coffee Catchup Tuesday 10am at Botanica
Hub Happy Hour Wednesday 4.30pm at Cafe Quattro
 Boules - Thursday 4.00pm on the Platform at the Coal Loader
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NON HUB ACTIVITIES
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Scenes from the Sage Age Play Writing Competition
This is a national play writing competition for people 60 and over.
Submit a 15 to 20 minute stage play on any topic (politics, dating apps, shoehorns).
The best entries will be showcased in a soirée-style event with live music, March 2024 in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney. The script assessors are renowned playwrights Justin Fleming, Catherine Zimdahl and Stephen Sewell.
Submissions close Friday 15 December. Please submit now if your script is ready. Guidelines and entry form are at:
scenetheatresydney.net.au/competition
READ MORE
7 November 2023 – NSW Electricity in the future – Tony Irwin
Come and hear Tony Irwin talk on electrical supply options for NSW. He will consider:
- What do we want from our electricity supply?
- What is the problem?
- What are the options?
- Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) an option?
- Cost comparisons of low emissions technologies – is Minister Bowen’s $387 billion for nuclear accurate?
- Examples of SMRs
- How do we manage the waste?
The meeting will be held at Piato Restaurant 123 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point at 7:00 am to 8.30am. Breakfast is served during the talk.
Ken Preshaw
North Sydney Sunrise Rotary Club
internet - kpreshaw@gmail.com
mobile - 0411.109.158
www.rotaryclubofnorthsydneysunrise.org.au
THE OPERA SOCIETY
The Sydney Opera Society session on 4 November at 2.00 pm will feature Handel’s Rinaldo, due to be performed by Pinchgut Opera from 30 November. Our presenter is Domenico Gentile from SBS who did a wonderful presentation on Jessica Pratt’s Mad Scenes for us in July.
READ more details.
Northside Produce Market - Saturday, Nov 4, 8:00am to 12:00pm
WAVERTON PRECINCT MEETING
Tuesday November 7
Waverton Hall at 7.30pm
Speaker will be Zoe Baker, Mayor of North Sydney
READ the minutes of their October meeting
Seniors Savings at North Sydney Community Centre
Friday November 10, 10.30 am to midday
Explore strategies to navigate the rising cost of living in a joint talk by Services Australia (Federal Govt) and Service NSW (State Govt). This talk is free and even if you don't have computer access you will find it helpful. Book here Seniors Savings - Free Talk
Museums of Sydney Sydney Open - Sunday Nov 5
Our city's premier architectural event, opening the doors of the most historically and architecturally inspiring buildings and spaces. A City Pass at Sydney Open will give you access behind the scenes of building and spaces rarely open to the public. It gives you access to guided tours and talks about the building's significance, history and what happens there. Learn more here.
Read their November newsletter. There is a great resource for Getting Sorted with the Seniors Personal Record Book which you can download and complete with your information.
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Warm regards,
The Hub eNews Team
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