Education, Leisure & Social: The Hills & East Parramatta
Eastwood & Campsie Scottish Association
Phone: 9871 3593
Held at Community Hall, River Rd, Ermington 2115
Organises a monthly dance. Hogmanay Dance Dec 31 and Clan night in May. Meets: Dance 4th Sat of month 8pm. Friends of Galaringi - the Carlingford Botanic Parkland Phone: 9872 3122 Evans Rd, Carlingford 2118 Aims to rehabilitate and preserve native botanic parkland.
Friends of Vinegar Hill Phone: 9839 6000
Organises the Annual Commemoration of 'The Battle of Vinegar Hill 1804' (also known as the Castle Hill Rebellion) at the Vinegar Hill Memorial, Castlebrook Lawn Cemetery Rouse Hill on the first Sunday of March each year.
Hills District Historical Society Museum and Research Centre
Phone: 9634 2670 Building 10, Balcombe Heights Estate, 92 Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills 2153 Web:
https://sites.google.com/site/ hillsdistricthistoricalsociety Research and preservation of history of the Hills. Conducts tours. Photo collection and family history. Information about local history and families. Hours: 1st & 3rd Sat of the month 10am-4pm or by appointment.
Men's Shed - Arrunga
Phone: 8878 6479 Delaware Rd, Ermington 2115 Meets: Tues & Thurs. Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed
Phone: 9674 4680 or 9634 6037 Council Depot, Sefton Rd, Thornleigh 2120 Web:
www.hwms.au2.com Members have a common interest in working with wood. No previous woodworking experience is necessary. Workshops are from 9:30am-2:30pm, generally on Tues, Fri and 1st & 3rd Sun.
Multi-National Seniors Group
Phone: 9639 7193 Meets: Room 2B 2nd Flr, Old Council Chambers, Civic Place, Parramatta 2150
Meets weekly to develop a sense of belonging together, through conversation, sharing cultural experiences and the preservation of traditional crafts. Fri: 10am-12noon (except Dec and Jan) Nuroc Dance Company and C&M's Dance Studio
Phone: 9654 8400 or 0412 002 755 Castle Grand Community Centre, Cnr Castle & Pennant St, Castle Hill 2154 Web:
www.nuroc.com.au Nuroc dance classes are fun and a great way to meet new friends. No need for a partner. Tues 7.30pm.
Older Womens Network Parramatta
Phone: 9680 3517 or 9631 6601 Meets: Harris Park Community Centre 11 Albion St, Harris Park 2150 Email:
ownparramatta@yahoo.com.au OWN promotes the rights, dignity and well-being of older women through a range of activities and resources, and advocacy services. Meets: 4th Mon of the month 10am-12pm.
Parramatta & District Historical Society
Phone: 9635 6924 Meets: Burnside Public School Hall, 1 Masons Drive
North Parramatta. 2150 Email:
parramattahist@tpg.com.au Web:
www.hotkey.net.au/~parramattahistry
Encourages the study of history and heritage of both Parramatta district and Australia, and promotes the compilation of authentic records about the Parramatta district. Meets: 7:30pm 3rd Wed monthly.
Parramatta Bridge Club Phone: 9639 1364
Meets: Dundas Community Centre, Sturt St, Telopea 2117 Web:
www.parramatta.bridge-club.org
Open to anyone interested in playing bridge. Various day and evening sessions.
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Parramatta District Scottish Dance Group
Phone: 9636 8248 (after hours) Meets: Reg Byrne Community Centre, cnr Fyall Ave and Darcy Rd, Wentworthville 2145 Scottish country dancing. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear flat shoes. Supper is provided. Monday night except public holidays. $5 members, $8 non members.
Parramatta Family History Group Phone: 9635 6924
63 Hassall St, Parramatta 2150 A family history group which produces a newsletter three times per year. Provides assistance and suggestions for research. Open: 1st Sat in month 1:30-4pm; research Tues 10am-3pm.
Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centre
Phone: 8839 3311
Parramatta Heritage Centre, 346a Church St, Parramatta 2150 The centre includes Visitor Information Centre, Gift shop;, Local Studies & Family History Library; Council archives; education programs; permanent and changing exhibitions. Free entry - some education and public programs attract a small fee.
Parramatta Morning Garden Club Phone: 9631 6126
Meets: Room C 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, Parramatta 2150 Gardening club open to anyone interested in gardening. Guest speakers, plant cuttings and display table. Meets: 4th Mon of the month 9am-12 noon.
Parramatta Philatelic Society Phone: 9610 2659
Meets: O.E.S. Hall, Railway St, Wentworthville 2145 Web:
www.stamparena.com/ parramatta
Stamp club with library, buy & sell stamps. Meets: 1st Fri of the month at 7:30pm (except January).
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