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Community Contact Listings
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous. Every 6 weeks Ph: Rhonda 82 2412
Arthritis Foundation Wed 10-12 pm Ph: 82 2097
Association of Independent Retirees 4th Fri of month 9.30-11.30am Ph: 51 4249 or 51 3266
Cult Support Group. For those who have concerns about cult teachings. A Christian based group. PO Box 308 Kingswood 2747 Ph. 36 5293.
Diabetes Australia Meets Fri bi-monthly 10-12pm.
Homebirth support group. Meets fortnightly in mid & upper Mtns. An informal social morning with like-minded people. Share views, advice and experiences. Regular guest speakers. A homebirth is not a pre-requisite all parents welcome. Ph: Sue 58 6822.
Meals on Wheels Springwood. Office hours Mon-Thurs 11am-1pm Fri 9am-1pm Ph 51 6141. Volunteer drivers needed- please call above number.
Natural Family Planning Are you interested in a method that is user friendly and environmentally safe? Call Margaret on 51 2343 or Maree 54 4687
Nepean Multiple Birth Assoc provides moral support and social functions for parents of multiple births (up to Hazelbrook) Ph 30 2664.
Nursing Mothers Association Meets weekly, alternating days. New mums or pregnant women getting together for information sharing, advice and support. Ph: Tess 39 2348 or Lyn 58 8029.
Occasional Child Care Springwood, for 0-5 year olds. Alternate Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm at Tanderra OOSH, $2 per hour. Phone 51 3033 to book.
Pinaroo Out of School Hours care at Winmalee. Catering for children aged 5-12 years 6.30am-9.00am and 2.30pm-6.30pm Mon-Fri plus 6.30am-6.30pm during school holidays. Contact Lyn 54 1543 2.30pm and 6.30pm Mon-Fri.
Post Natal Depression Support Group. For women feeling down, lost, confused , anxious or having sleepless nights. Meets Springwood, Uniting Church. 8pm 3rd Wed each month. Ph: Lorraine 51 5329 or Angela Ph: 35 3862.
Samaritans (The Befrienders) Springwood Neighbourhood Centre ph. 51 6402
Self Help Hard of Hearing 1st Mon of month Ph: 51 4418 .
SOLACE a self support group for those whose partner has died. Informal, caring meetings in a confidential environment held in the Cabana rear of Springwood Community Health building at 10.30am 1st & 3rd Saturday each month. Access from lower car park behind Library. Ph. 57 1572 or 51 2509
Springwood Cancer Support Group. Emotional support for those with cancer and their families. Relaxation and a cup of tea. Tuesday 9am-11am Springwood Health Centre. Contact Michael 59 1707.
Springwood Children's Centre Assessments, one on one remedial sessions in spelling, reading, comprehension, language and mathematics and help for children with A.D.D. in a caring, learning environment AND music and movement sessions for preschoolers with/without disabilities. Tues-Thurs 9am-2pm Ph. 51 4642
Tanderra Out of School Hours Care 6am-9,30am and 2.30-6.30pm term time, 7.00am-6.00pm during holidays for 5-12 year old children from the local area. 14 Raymond Rd, Springwood.
The Way Ahead Brain injury support group, 3rd Weds month 7.15pm Early Childhood Health Centre. Wheelchair accessible. Ph. 54 1390, or 54 1798.
Vietnam Veterans & Associated Forces Welfare of veterans who served in post WWII wars or operations. Organising Memorial Day. Ph 58 8344 or 51 3505
Winmalee Activities Group for Seniors 1st Wednesday of the month at Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre. Ph. 54 4050.
Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre 62 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee. Ph. 54 4050.
Winmalee Lions Club provides community service. Membership enquiries welcome. Ph 51 6675
Women's support group Support for women who feel frightened or controlled by someone close to them. Weds from Apr 16 for 10 weeks, 9.30am-12noon, Springwood. Book on 51 5699 or 51 3033
YOYO (you're on your own) - a support group for separated/divorced/widowed people. Meetings/social program/speakers 4th weekend each month at Presbyterian Church Hall, Springwood. Ph. Carol (evenings) 51 2113
Recreation & Social
Belly Dance Class Thurs 4-5pm $5.00 Ph: Liz 59 1983.
Blaxland Gem and Mineral Club. Workshop nights Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm-10pm. Ph. Michael Wilde 541436.
Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club. Gain knowledge of this world wide exciting hobby. Contact Neil on 51 6449, Dave on 51 1854 or Alex on 57 3256.
Blue Mountains BMX Bike Club Helmet, gloves, long sleeve shirt, trackpants to be worn. Meetings approx. every fortnight. Ph 51 1761
Blue Mountains Ex-Servicewomen meet 3rd Mon. month in the Red Cross Hall, Springwood, at 11am. All ex servicewomen invited to attend, post-war personnel especially welcome. Fay 51 3017.
Blue Mountains Family History Society next meeting Mon 14th Apr 8pm Springwood Neighbourhood Centre. Guest speaker Ray Thorburn from Kiama Family History Centre. Topic: Scottish and Irish immigration. Ph. 51 2999
Blue Mountains Lapidary Club workshop Weds 4-6pm. Ph 59 2440
Blue Mountainairs Barbershop Chorus Rehearsals and meetings Wednesdays 7.30pm Springwood Retirement Villages (seminar rooms), GWH. No experience necessary. We sing to raise money for charity. Ph 51 3906
Blue Mountains Retired Teachers social meetings last Tuesday each month at the Springwood Neighbourhood Centre 1.30-3.30pm. Ph. 54 2205
Blue Mountains Toastmasters Public speaking, self confidence & leadership, in a fun, supportive environment. Ph Margaret 57 2682.
Brook Community Theatre Ph: Richard 58 7014.
Bush Care Birdwood Gully Bush Care Group Springwood meet 3rd Saturday afternoon each month from 1.30pm for weeding, conservation and enjoyment of the bush. New members always welcome, also mid week groups starting soon. Ring 51 2405.
Central Blue Mountains VIEW Club holds its meetings every fourth Weds. Anyone interested in helping the less fortunate via The Smith Family as well as being part of a friendly group call Val 59 1351 or Elizabeth on 58 6412
Chanting of Vedic Healing mantra and kirtan last Sunday each month 5pm. Share supper after. No charge. Ph Satyagyanam 53 1185
Craft Class Thurs 9am-12pm Contact: Ula King 59 2592.
Creative Writing Group Amanda 58 8050.
Dance Classes Children's Ballet Mon 6-7.15pm Ph Melissa 35 4349.
Edith Parsons Physical Culture Club Springwood Contact Pat (02) 9896 2124. All ages welcome.
Ferret Welfare Society bi-monthly social gatherings, free info about ferrets as pets. Friendly ferrets available to good homes. Ph. Marilyn 53 1166
Garden Club Tues 7.30-9.30pm 1st Tues of each month Ph: Mary 58 6892.
Gentle Exercise. Low impact class suitable for older people. $3.00 Tuesdays (except last Tues of month) 9.15-10.15 Ph: 59 2592.
Karate Classes Mon 6 -7.15pm Ph: Ross 84 1562.
Katoomba Dog Training Club Meets Tues morning at Katoomba Falls Reserve. New members always welcome. Helen 82 3187 or Denise (063) 55 2729.
Line Dancing classes. Sun 6.30-9.30pm. RSL Hall, Honour Ave, Lawson. Families welcome. Heidi 59 1717.
Lawson Amateur Swimming Club meets Fri nights 6pm at Lawson Pool. All swimmers welcome. Ph 59 2430
Lawson Country Women's Assoc 2nd Weds of the month, Emmanuel Church Hall, Honour Ave 1.30pm.
Mid Mountains Junior Strings Ph: John 58 6494.
Mid Mountains Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30 -12 pm Ph: 59 1945.
Mid Mountains Netball Club Late registrations still available for winter comp. in all teams. Play in Glenbrook on Saturdays. Ph Judy 58 7194 or Leonie 58 8503
Monthly Kirtan - singing meditation 3rd Sunday month 6.30-8.30pm Ph: Gomati 59 2390.
Mt. Time Swingers Square Dance Club. Meets weekly, Fridays 8pm at Hazelbrooke Public School Auditorium. Keep fit & have fun. Ph: 58 8761 or 53 6382.
National Parks Association meets monthly 3rd Weds 8pm at Springwood Neighbourhood Centre. A conservation group with great walks program. 51 3404
Ronin Lawson Judo Club Weds 7pm all ages. Old Community Hall, GWH, Lawson. Ph Sherryl 58 6747
Special Olympics Disco (Intellectually disabled) 3rd Fri month Ph: Carolyn 59 1974.
Springwood Solo is a social group for single, widowed, divorced people. Monthly meetings, guest speakers and social activities. Ph. 51 4305.
Springwood Seniors Dance Club Old time, new vogue dancing every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Springwood Civic Centre. Donation $2.50. Afternoon tea provided. All seniors very welcome.
Scottish & Old Time Social Dancing Alternate Wednesdays Ph: 58 6524.
Springwood Toastmasters Learn better thinking, speaking and listening. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7.30-10.00pm. Anthony 54 2083 or Vickie 54 3042
Vegetarian social lunches. For vegetarian and vegan families, couples and singles. A delicious feast among friendly, like-minded people. Meets last Sunday in the month. Ph. Sue 58 6822
Volunteers needed to help on Fairy Dell Reserve, Springwood Ave, Springwood. 3rd Sun of month from 9am. Spare an hour for the environment. Bring gardening gloves. Ph. 51 6046 or 39 1427
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