The Club With No Name

June July 2012

Peer

Saturday June 09 Yum Cha & Chinese Gardens

Today we head into Sydney's China town and sit down to a lovely feast at one of our favourite Yum Cha resturants. The hustle and bustle, amazing smells and fantastic foods make this meal an event not to miss. When we finally reach our eating thresholds we will all roll down the road and make our way to the beautiful Chinese Gardens to relax in the tranquil surroundings and possibly even dress up like emperors. Ahhh relax…

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An appetite and a drink.

Cost: $25

Peer

Friday June 15 Friday Night Dance Party!

It's Friday night and Peer Support is hitting the dance floor! We're going to join the guys and girls at Dance to the Nines, a special needs event in Chatswood. We'll be going wild and tearing up the dance floor but be back home at a sensible hour.

Start: 06.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket, something to eat and drink and your dancing shoes!

Cost: $15

Peer

Saturday June 16 Ferry Trip: Basin Adventure

Ahoy there Peer crew! Today we are being treated to a ride on a special old Ferry through scenic Pittwater, departing from Bayview. We will have a chance to relax in the beautiful Basin National Park enjoying a relaxing lunch and some games with our fellow Peer friends. (If it's a warm day a quick dip might be possible). Unfortunately at this stage wheelchair access is limited (though possible), please contact us for more information.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Your lunch, a drink, something warm (just in case), swimmers and a towel in case you want a quick dip and your sea legs.

Cost: $25

Peer

Friday June 22 Winter Magic Camp

For all you new peer supporters who haven't been on a camp before, this is a great camp to start off on! We will be leaving Friday evening and heading out to enjoy the beautiful Blue Mountains from the warmth of our luxury accomodation (warm fire and cosy bed included!) . This camp does not require much mobility as the entertainment comes to us! Over the weekend jugglers, gymnasts, musicians, dancers, choirs, troubadours, buskers, storytellers and poets will litter the fun-filled streets of Katoomba. It's a vibrant celebration of life and the Winter Solstice with parades, stalls and art culture. This peer camp is always a big hit with those who have come along before so get in quick!

Start: Friday 22 June - 06.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: Sunday 24 June - 05.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A full info pack will be sent to those chosen to attend.

Cost: $80

Peer

Thursday June 28 Hangout with Peer- On-line Meetup 2!

Missed out on the last Peer Hangout? Here's your chance to try it out! We are working on this activity so as to make it as fun and easy as possible! If you didn’t see it last time or hear about the craziness from your friends, then here's some informtation: A radical new activity where you can get together with your Peers without leaving your house!

We are experimenting with an online 'hangout' that you can watch or participate in. A new social networking tool that works like a kind of public video conference call.

It will be broadcast live on the net with the Peer team bringing it all together for you.

How can you participate?

You can log in and participate from home via your webcam (we will call you to give you a hand doing this); you can come into the NBI offices and participate from here in the 'studio' panel or you can just watch it! We are confident we can find a way to get everyone involved. (NB Start/end time may need to be adjusted and will be confirmed).

Start: 08.00.pm

Meet: NHC or your place!

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Cost: $0

Peer

Saturday June 30 Cycling @ Centennial Park

Come join us as we head into the city to partake in some leisurely cycling. We'll be riding around on two seater tandem bikes and four seater pedal cars doing laps of the beautiful Centennial park. During our non cycling moments, or for those who don't want to cycle, we can have a picnic lunch in the park and just chill out on the grass. And of course there's always the chance for a game of cricket, frisbee or soccer!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday July 08 Gymnastics for Everybody

Today we are heading out for a day of accessible-for-all gym activities. There is a range of things for us to try: floor work, ball play, trampoline and swings. We will also be able to try a soft landing into a foam pit!. It is specifically designed to be accessible to people of all abilities and will be a day of discovering our talents. So get set for a fantastic day of fun topped off with a relaxed lunch afterwards.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, drink, morning tea, lunch & comfortable clothing/shoes. Concession card and companion card if you have one.

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday July 15 Boy's Day Out

Okay fellas, not that we don't like heading out with all of our girly friends on Peer but today is just about us blokes. Today's activity will have us working off some energy on the golf driving range, casting in a line at a secret fishing spot, a tug of war and refueling afterwards with a big healthy BBQ.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, a drink, a hat and lunch if you have special dietary needs

(Otherwise lunch is taken care of by the BBQ!).

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday July 15 Girl's Day Out

As Cyndi Lauper famously sang "Girls just wanna have fun" and fun we will have. Today the Peer girls will be heading out on the town for a day that's all about them. We will be treated to a pampering hair treatment before heading to a scenic location for a picnic and in the afternoon we may even treat ourselves to some DIY mani's & pedi's. Look out Sydney!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, lunch, drink, a hat & jacket. Concession card and companion card.

Cost: $25

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Peer April May June 2012

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Saturday April 28 Speedway and Demolition Derby

Time for some CARNAGE!!!!. Tonight we will head down to parramatta speadway to see the steel and sparks fly as we witness the pure spectacle of watching the very best demolition derby drivers attempt to survive the Destruction Derby!!!. Pure adrenaline and diesel fumes at their best, its time to set yourself up with a couple of dagwood dogs and embrace the drama of the DESTRUCTION DERBY!!!.

Start: 04.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Supper and drink, warm jacket and earplugs

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday May 03 Teppanyaki Night!

Teppanyaki - need I say more!? As you all well know, this is the fun & entertaining way to try out some Japanese food. Tonight we will be heading to one of our favourite Japanese retaurants so that we can watch the chef throw, chop, catch and otherwise play with our food! With any luck we will be successful catchers and get something to eat!! This night is a great theatrical performance in which we will be part of the show and are ensured a good feed!

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An open mouth and a stain resistant outfit.

Cost: $15

Peer

Sunday May 06 Skateboards, scooters, blades and bikes

Kickflips, Tail Whips, Ollies, Inverts, Darkslides, Varials. What do these things all have in common? They're all tricks attempted by those extreme characters who ride skateboards, scooters and rollerblades! Today Peer will have their turn on these wheeled devices with some guidance from the guys at Skater HQ. Our very own instructors will provide all the protective gear and extreme equipment as well as some handy tips for us to bust some crazy moves! So lets get Extreme!!! And have a lovely picnic afterwards.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A drink, lunch and morning tea, and some extreme tricks!

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday May 12 Scavanger Hunt

All aboard HMAS Peer (actually the bus but we'll all have to use our imaginations!). Today Peer are going on a scavenger hunt with a difference. We'll be heading out to different locations and gathering some clues. We will have a picnic lunch in the winter sun (weather permitting!) in a scenic location on Sydneys Northern Beaches. So come along as we hoist the flag, set sail and follow the clues we find along the way to locate the treasure chest!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea , lunch, jacket and a raincoat!

Cost: $25

Peer

Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20 Akuna Bay Boat Camp

This weekend a small group of Peer Support members are off on a relaxing weekend to Berowra Waters for the annual Cruising Houseboat Camp. If you’re one of those lucky campers who get chosen to join the crew list for 2012 you’ll be receiving a separate information package in the mail very soon. So if you are available and interested then tick this box!

Start: 03.00.pm Friday

Meet: NHC

End: 05.00.pm Sunday

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Details to be Confirmed - A Camp Pack will be posted out

Cost: $80

Peer

Saturday May 19 Peer Boat Visit

Come along and see what the crew on this weekends houseboat camp have been up to. We'll get picked up in their tinnie and taken over to the houseboat for the afternoon. Catch up with your friends on Peer, have lunch and then take off before the washing up needs to be done!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, a drink, swimmers and a towel

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday May 24 Pyjama Party and Movie Night

Tonight Peer is going all sleep over style. We are throwing our very own pyjama party and everyone's invited! We will start with a Pyjama fashion parade to show off our favourite sleepwear before we get started on the serious stuff - making some supper. We will be making some movie munchies like popcorn and whipping up some creamy hot chocolates before we finish the night by settling down in front of the Peer Big Screen to check out a movie. So grab a pillow, put on your PJ's and head down to the Club to have a night of slumber party fun.

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A pillow, dress in your PJ's, a mat to lie on and a rug/blanket to snuggle with

Cost: $15

Peer

Sunday May 27 Parramatta River Cat

Today Peer will be heading on a voyage of epic proportions! After departing from NBI, we will make our way to Circular Quay to embark on the Paramatta Ferry which will take us on a tour of our city by the water. We will be coming ashore at Parramatta to lunch and take in the hometown of Richie Benaud! Afterwards we'll commandeer our ship once again and head back to Circular Quay! All in all an epic day on the water!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, a hat and a warm jacket, your concession card and a companion card if you have one!

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday June 03 Ice Skating

Wheelchairs welcome! Today we are going to do one of the coolest things possible in winter as we head out west to the spectacular Sydney Ice Arena. We are able to cater to every ability level so don't be put off if you think you can't stay upright on the ice. Wheelchairs are more than welcome on the rink and we have other ways of getting people out on the ice and giving them a fantastic experience - After the skating we will head out to a nearby park and thaw out in the warm sunshine. So be adventurous and come be part of the Peer Ice Skating Spectacular!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Layered clothes, packed lunch and drink.

Cost: $25

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March April 2012

Peer

Sunday March 11 Sunday Chill at the Newport Arms

Today we are heading to the Newport Arms to take in the stunning views and listen to some relaxing live music. Nestled on the shores of Pittwater on Sydney's Northern Beaches, The Arms is the perfect Sydney location to spend time relaxing and socialising with friends whilst overlooking the scenic splendour of Bayview, Church Point, Scotland Island and Ku-ring-gai National Park.

Start: 02.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 08.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Some money for a meal eg $20 and a jacket to sit outdoors.

Cost: $25

Peer

Friday March 16 Michael Jackson at Taronga Zoo

Michael jackson fans look out! This yearTaronga Zoo are putting on an explosive Michael Jackson Celebration concert. This night will celbrate all the famous songs and dances we know and love from the legendary pop star, with an all star band, special guests and amazing dance groups. In the lovely grounds of Taronga Zoo, we will enjoy a packed supper and then get up and dance the night away! ****Please note: This activity is a bit different to our usual activities and we'd like you to call us ASAP and express your interest if you are keen. Why? It's much more expensive than our usual event; we will only purchase when we have a firm expression of interest from a core group; tickets are running out as we went to press

Start: 05.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 11.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket, supper and a drink. Also a concession card if you have one.

Cost: $40

Peer

Sunday March 18 St Patricks Day Parade

Today peer will be turning green for St Patricks day! We will be heading into the city and enjoying the St Paddy's Day Parade consisting of floats, marching bands and walking groups. After the parade we will head down to hyde park where the festivities continue! There will be two stages with Irish music and dancing and Irish food stalls to sample the best of the nation’s cuisine.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, morning tea, lunch and drink and wear something green

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday March 24 Basketball with the Sydney Kings

That’s right sport fans, we are heading to a Saturday night basketball match! The mighty Sydney Kings are playing at their home venue, the amazing Sydney Entertainment Centre. Peer are going to head in early and grab something to eat at one of the many food places around the china town area, before heading in to see the spectacle. This will be a great show of talent and skills in an exciting venue, so even if you know nothing about basketball (like Sophie!) come along, get involved and support our local team!

Start: 04.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket, money for dinner (or a packed dinner) and a drink.

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday March 25 Palm Beach Long Boarding

The Palm Beach Longboarder's are putting on a day of hands on surfing and they have invited us to come along and try it! We'll be able to paddle, race and surf on the easy to use long boards as well as go for a swim at the beautiful Palm Beach. The people running this day are making it an especially accessible day for people of any ability, but even if you don't think surfing is your thing, come down to hang out at the beach or dip your feet in the water!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Lunch, morning tea and drink. Swimmers, a hat and a towel.

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday March 29 Harry's Café De Wheels

Calling all pie lovers! Peer are tonight heading back to Woolloomooloo to enjoy a pie (peas optional) at the famous Harry's Café de Wheels, followed by a nice stroll along the wharf. In fact Harry’s has become so popular that Rupert Murdoch himself had pies shipped to Los Angeles for an Oscar’s party! But you definitely don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy Harry’s, you just need to be hungry. Please have dinner before you come as we won't be eating a pie til at least 8pm.

Start: 07.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket

Cost: $15

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Saturday March 31 Patonga Beach Day

Ahoy there Peer Supporters. Today we will be hitting the high seas (well almost) and catching the ferry over to the picturesque Patonga Beach for a day of fun in the sun! Once there we will go for a short stroll to a lovely area where we will be relaxing by the beach and having a BBQ. The afternoon can be whiled away with the option of going for a quick dip, playing a round of beach cricket or volleyball…or whatever takes your fancy. See you there!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, swimmers and towel if you feel like a swim, lunch, drink.

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday April 07 Closed For Easter

Peer Support will be closed for the easter long weekend. Rest up and we will look forward to catching up next week. Until then Happy Chocolate Eating!

Peer

Saturday April 14 Wacky Science with CSIRO!

Today Peer Supporters will be teaming up with The Saturday program to have an experimental day with a crazy scientist from the CSIRO. He will show us how to launch rockets, make our own bouncy balls & fossils, not forgetting the grand finale - making ice cream with liquid nitrogen (tasting involved)!! This will be a hands on day with something for everyone, and hopefully just a little bit of mess! See you there!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, lunch, a drink bottle and a hat.

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday April 19 Hangout with Peer- On-line Meetup

A radical new activity where you can get together with your Peers without leaving your house!

We are experimenting with an online 'hangout' that you can watch or participate in. A new social networking tool that works like a kind of public video conference call.

What will you be doingwhile we 'hangout'? We will be getting you to tell us what you've enjoyed doing and what you'd like to do, we will also be showing some photo and video highlights from our recent activities and getting a sneak preview of the ones coming up. If it's hard for you to imagine maybe you can picture it as a kind of TV show starring you and your friends- it will be broadcast live on the net with the Peer team bringing it all together for you.

How can you participate?

There's varying ways you can participate in this activity: you can log in and participate from home via your webcam; you can come into the NBI offices and participate from here in the 'studio' panel; you can just watch it- either live or, if you miss, watch the recorded version of the 'show' later on youtube. We are so keen to get everyone involved that we'll even send one of the team to your place with our laptop (and mobile connection) if that's what it takes to get you included... Like all of our other 'adventurous' activities we know some of you may be challenged to even imagine how we are going to make this work for your unique situation but we are confident we can find a way to get everyone involved. (NB Start/end time may need to be adjusted and will be confirmed).

Start: 08.00.pm

Meet: NHC or your place!

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Peer

Saturday April 21 Sydney Convict Exhibition

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a convict for a day? Today Peer will explore the fascinating history of Hyde Park Barracks where thousands of convicts lived between 1819 and 1848! While there we will learn about the daily lives of convicts while we get to try on some leg-irons, lie in a convict hammock and even wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on the giant map! Afterwards we will be able to relax and enjoy our freedom in Hyde park where we will be able to have a picnic lunch!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, lunch, morning tea and a drink. Also a concession & companion card if you have one.

Cost: $25

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January Feburary March 2012

Saturday January 28 Moonlight Cinema in Centennial Park

Tonight we head over to Centennial Park to watch the movie "Dolphin Tale" under the stars. We'll pick a spot early, relax and have dinner as the sun goes down, then settle in for the movie. (Did we mention there's a dolphin, come on everyone loves dolphins).

Start: 04.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket, drink, dinner (and some movie nibbles).

Cost: $25

Friday February 03 Dive In Movie - Movies in a Swimming Pool!

Yes, we are going to watch a movie in a swimming pool. At Willoughby Leisure Centre we will be able to sit back and relax on your lilo or inflatable in the centre’s heated pool, or laze around on deck chairs while enjoying family friendly movie "Hairspray" . Movie goers are encouraged to bring their own inflatables, chairs, food and drinks.

Start: 06.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Swimmers, supper, drinks, change of clothes, deck chair or inflatable pool seat.

Cost: $15

Saturday February 04 Sun Run - Because it's Good for your Bun(s)

Runners, joggers, walkers, amblers and rollers (we have an enthusiastic team of wheelchair pushers fired up and ready to go!) are all welcome to get into the fun of this local community fun run/walk. This promises to be a super friendly event over a relatively short distance (approx 6.5km) that all of us could do with enough time and encouragement. The spectacular course from Dee Why to Manly showcases the best of the Northern Beaches. Starting at The Strand in Dee Why and finishing on the Steyne in Manly, with all finishers receiving a commemorative medal. If you aren't sure if this for you then pick it anyway and we can tell you more about it next week.

Start: 06.15.am

Meet: NHC

End: 12.15.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Hat, a drink, morning tea and lunch and your race face.

Cost: TBA

Sunday February 05 Andrew's Super Fun Activity Day (not)

A day of guilty pleasures, just don't tell Andrew! We are going out of our way to do all the stuff that Andrew is always advising us NOT to do. So, it's going to be brekky at MacDonalds followed by mini golf. Then a hearty lunch at KFC and then a few frames of tenpin - almost too much fun for anyone to handle!! (PS Don't worry, Andrew won't be there) (PPS If you choose the Fun Run the day before you can still choose this one- in fact, you should do both).

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat and a water bottle

Cost: $25

Sunday February 12 Jess McCourt's Awesome Day Out

Our friend Jess is graduating from Peer Support but before she goes we're going to treat her to her very own super day! We'll start out with a leisurely horse ride, then increase the pace with some indoor rockclimbing. Recharge the batteries during lunch and finish off with a little bit of chocolate tasting. A day full of fun for Jess and all her good mates on Peer Support.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Sports shoes, morning tea, lunch and a drink

Cost: $25

Saturday February 18 Jamberoo Action Park

Whether it’s thrills, spills or just a great day out with friends, we’ve got the activity for you! Jamberoo offers a range of rides and attractions from the tame to the not so tame. For those of us with a real sense of adventure Jamberoo has the new Taipan ride - It’s their biggest water thrill ride yet and guaranteed to get your heart pounding!... But don't worry if 'heart pounding' isn't your thing, there are plenty of slow relaxing rides for those of us who are just out for a bit of aquatic fun in the sun. This is a longer day than usual, so make sure to get some rest the night before. Jamberoo - Where you'll control the action!!

Start: 08.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 05.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Your swimmers, a towel, a packed lunch and your bravest self

Cost: $25

Thursday February 23 Beach Volleyball @ Manly

Tonight the club members will be heading down to Manly Beach to play some volleyball by twilight. There will be an opportunity for a cool down swim for those who would like. Don’t feel like playing volleyball? Still come along and enjoy a casual stroll up and down the beachfront, or cheer on your friends at the sideline!

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Some comfortable clothes to play Volleyball in! Swimmers and a towel just in case.

Cost: $15

Saturday February 25 DSA Surfing Day!

It is that time of year again when we get together with our friends from the Disabled Surfers Association for a day of surfing fun in the sun. Our day will start with a warm up paddling race in the Collaroy Beach pool before hitting the waves on the beach. A large number of volunteers and staff make this day accessible to everyone - especially for people who think that surfing might be out of their league. So be brave and come along for some surfing fun!

Start: 09.30.am

Meet: NHC (To be reviewed)

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Your swimmers, a towel, a hat and a packed lunch

Cost: $25

Saturday March 03 Wildlife Walkabout Camp

We are heading off on a wildlife camp to celebrate all things outdoors. We will be spending our weekend 'glamping'. This new phenomenon takes all the hassle out of camping, to leave the ease and simplicity of sleeping outdoors and having home cooked meals (prepared by someone else). We will be staying in a wildlife park with rangers who will be able to guide us around and show us the sights. This will be a fantastic time away and we look forward to seeing you then.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: Arranounbai School

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: Arranounbai School

Bring: A camp flyer will be sent out with further details.

Cost: $80

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December January 2011/2012

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Sunday December 04 Barefoot Bowls and BBQ

Barefoot bowling and BBQ, what a perfect combination! Today's activity takes us to Avalon to get into some barefoot bowling of the outdoor variety. After building up a bit of an appetite on the bowling green we are going to spark up the BBQ and cook up a feast. There's no need to bring any BBQ food (unless you have any special requests), just bring yourself and your bowling feet.

Start: 01.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 07.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, a jumper and an appetite

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday December 08 Peer Christmas Party and Dance

Deck the Halls with boughs of lollies. Peer Support is getting together tonight to celebrate yet another year of fun and excitement that has been had by all. Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit including your dancing shoes and let’s party!! Dancing, nibblies and lots of Christmas fun are on the agenda for tonight. Come and help us get into the festive spirit!

Start: 07.30.pm

Meet: The Tramshed, Pittwater Rd Narrabeen

End: 10.00.pm

Pickup: The Tramshed, Pittwater Rd Narrabeen

Bring: A plate of healthy xmas food and your dancing shoes. Feel free to dress up in a xmas outfit.

Cost: $15

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Saturday December 10 Carols in the Park

Ye olde favourite returns to the Club repertoire but with a change of venue! We will be doing our best to look Christmassy, cool and trying not sing too loud. This year we are heading to the Carols in the Park in Mona Vale where we can have a picnic supper while enjoying the beautiful carols and festive atmosphere. By the soft glow of candles we'll go all warm and fuzzy. All together now..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Start: 05.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 11.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed dinner, drink, jacket in case it gets cool.

Cost: $25

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Friday December 16 Peer Food Safari: African Drumming and Supper!

Love to make a lot of noise? Love food? Then this is the night for you! Tonight Peer will be heading to a special African drumming workshop held in Narrabeen. We will drum out some great beats with our friends and learn a few drumming skills from the experts! Once we have built up an appetite, we will head out for a late supper together before heading back home.

Start: 07.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A jacket in case it gets cold, an appetite and your loudest drumming skills!

Cost: $15

Peer

Sunday December 18 A day in a Tinnie

Today we will be hiring some boats and exploring some of Sydney's waterways. We spend the day cruising around the many bays and inlets; playing games, relaxing and maybe even a spot of fishing! We will find a beautiful beach to have a picnic, eat our lunch and have some fun in the sun. We will also have plenty of time for a swim if you're that way inclined. What a way to spend a lazy Sunday! A relaxing activity for one and all.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea and lunch, hat, swimmers and towel if you want to swim

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday December 22 Xmas Lights

In keeping with the festive season tonight, Peer will be going to see how much effort some people put into spreading the Christmas cheer. First we will get to go to town decorating the bus with lights and Xmas decoration. Then we will head off in the bus to check out all the twinkling Christsmas light displays located around the northern beaches. Feel free to wear something that lights up on yourself.

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Feel free to wear something festive and fancy!

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday January 07 Sydney Festival First Night

Tonight Peer are heading into the city to enjoy the fabulous, fantastic and fun entertainment of the Festival First Night. Streets, laneways and parks are given over to a day and night of music, dance and celebration. We will head to Hyde Park to start things off and fill the evening with fun and frivolity for all at the festival to end all festivals!!!

Start: 04.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 10.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Jacket, Drink, A packed Dinner/Supper

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday January 15 Surf Safari

Today Peer shoves everything it owns into a board bag and hits the road in search of the ultimate wave. From Palm Beach to Manly, how many awesome surf spots can we visit? Got a surfboard, bring it, don't have one, borrow one of ours, can't surf, just come in for a swim, can't swim, we'll duck across the road for hot chips and cheer on the others. There's no reason not to join us!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: MHC

Bring: Sunscreen, a hat, packed lunch and morning tea, a drink and swimmers/towel

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday January 21 Sailability

Ahoy there sailors... If you are keen to get those sea legs into action then today's activity is the one for you. Today we will be putting our sea legs to the test as we sail around the beautiful waters of Sydney. These boats cater to people of all abilities so don’t be shy! If sailing is not your thing then don't worry, there will be a group of land-lovers at all times holding down the fort and having some fun on the shore with soccer balls, a frisbee and a walk or two.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat that stays on, sunscreen, lunch and some water to drink.

Cost: $25

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October November 2011

Saturday October 22 / Sunday 23 Camp - 4WD and sandboarding

The legend of awesome Peer camps continues ...One lucky group of Peer people are heading up to Anna Bay Saturday morning and we're not coming home till Sunday night! This area has some beautiful beaches for us to enjoy but the big attraction for us on this weekend will be the 4WD trip we'll do among the sand dunes, where we get to do some sand boarding! Get in early or be mowed down in the rush to put your name down for this one!

Start: 08.00.am Saturday 22nd

Meet: NHC

End: 05.00.pm Sunday 23rd

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Full info pack will be posted out to those chosen to attend

Cost: $50

Peer

Thursday October 27 Peer Food Safari: Third Stop

Feeling hungry? Don’t be down in the dump(lings). Hop aboard the Peer Food Express as we head to our third stop - China.

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An appetite and a jacket just in case

Cost: $15

Peer

Saturday October 29 Drumming Workshop (Combined day with Sat Program)

Today at the centre we'll be getting our hands on drums, shakers, bells and other African instruments and our Master Drummer from Africa will lead us in rhythm games, stories

dancing and singing in an awesome workshop of fun beats. At the workshop we will be joined by the Saturday Program crew who will be there to help us raise the roof! Afterwards we'll be heading to the Aquatic Centre to cool off!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea , lunch and a hat. Bring swimmers and a towel if you'd like a swim afterwards.

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday November 06 Sculpture By The Sea

Brace yourself for a great day at Bondi. We'll bus over to Bondi and have morning tea at Sydney's best known beach, then follow the sculpture trail along the shoreline. Then (inspired by all the art we've seen) it's time to create our own sandcastle masterpieces. A cruisey lunch on the sand before heading for home.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Sunscreen, a hat, morning tea and lunch and a drink. We recommend comfortable shoes for the stroll along the sculpture trail. Bring swimmers and a towel if you're interested in a quick dip.

Cost: $25

Sunday November 27 Clareville Beach BBQ Day

Today's activity will take us over to the beautiful Clareville beach where we will be slowing down to a very relaxed pace for the day. The days events will include leisurely walks up and down the beach, a few casual paddles around in the water and a relaxed BBQ in the shade of the trees. So if an easy-going day of fun in the sun sounds good to you then all you have to do is tick the box... slowly.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Some food to pop on the bbq, swimmers, towels, sunscreen and a hat.

Cost: $25

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September October 2011

Peer

Sunday September 11 Festival of the Winds

Feel the breeze in your hair and warm sun on your back. Spring has arrived - and gee didn't it take it's time gettting here! Today we are going to journey to Bondi beach for the Festival of the Winds! The BIGGEST annual kite flying festival in Austalia!! We can check out the amazing kite displays from around the globe and it’s not just the experts who can fly their kites, why not bring your own! If you don’t have a kite you can buy one from one of the stalls in the park, or better still, we can make our own at one of the kite making workshops. We will enjoy a leisurely picnic on the sand and soak up the warm sunshine. So bring a kite and prepare to meet new friends.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, packed lunch and drink. Kite is optional. Bring swimmers and a towel if you'd like a quick dip (time permitting on the day).

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday September 15 Peer Food Safari: First Stop

We all know how much the Peer crew love a good meal with friends, so we have decided that we should embark upon a food safari! This week Peer will be putting on their sombreros and turning Mexican! We will jump on the bus and head across the border into Manly where we will enjoy a delicious Mexican feast. Chosing from nachos or burritos, taccos or enchiladas. . . All the while enjoying being out on the town with great company. What more could we want?

Start: 07.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An appetite and a jacket just in case

Cost: $15

Peer

Saturday September 17 Luke's Night Scavenger Hunt

We'll start out in daylight as we get the hang of following cryptic clues. Then with night falling it will be time to light up torches as things get more mysterious. For those of you who have sampled one of Peer's scavenger hunts, imagine how much fun it will be as the light fades and the pressure grows, trying to find the prize at the trail's end!

Start: 03.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Warm clothes, an evening meal, a drink and a head torch if you have one.

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday September 24 Bush walk and BBQ

It's spring, so time to put a spring in your step or a spin on your wheels as the Peer crew head out into the great outdoors for an adventurous stroll into the unknown. Your reward for bravely venturing out into the untamed wilderness? Another of the Peer team's legendary BBQs!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning Tea, a drink, your lunch of you have special dietry requirements (otherwise lunch is covered with the BBQ) a hat, comfy shoes or reliable wheels!

Cost: $25

Peer

Saturday October 01 Trike Day Out

Get your motor running Peer support team because today we are headed for an adventure on trikes! After a lovely drive to Gosford we will be relaxing on the Gosford's beautiful waterfront foreshore and having a bite to eat. This is where we will be met by a hotted up trike (a motorbike with 3 wheels). Before long we will be burninig around the normally serene streets of the local area - raaaaahhhh! Of course if trikes are not your thing, you can always relax and cheer on the others as they whiz past us!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, packed lunch, a drink and a jacket in case it gets cold.

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday October 09 Ferry Trip: Bobbin Head Boat Trip

Ahoy there Peer crew! Today we are being treated to a ride on a special old Ferry through scenic Mooney Mooney Creek, departing from Bobbin Head. We will have a chance to relax in the beautiful National Park enjoying a relaxing lunch and some games with our fellow Peer friends. (If it's a warm day a quick dip might be possible). Unfortunately at this stage wheelchair access is limited (though possible), please contact us for more information.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Your lunch, a drink, something warm (just in case), swimmers and a towel in case you want a quick dip and your sea legs.

Cost: $25

Peer

Thursday October 13 Peer Food Safari: Second Stop

Thai-ered of eating the same old thing? The next stop on Peer's round the world restaurant tour is Thailand (or the next best thing, "Thai and I" restaurant in Dee Why). Come out with your friends on Peer as we Thai one on!

Start: 7.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A Jacket in case it gets cold and your appetite!

Cost: $15

Peer

Saturday October 15 Planes, Trains and Automobiles

How many modes of transport can you name? Train, ferry, bus, jet pack, monorail, shank's pony, the list goes on! Today Peer will be seeing how many of these different modes of transport we can experience in just one day! We will sail across the harbour in a ferry, jet across the city in a train, and maybe even squeeze in an exciting monorail trip! Today will be all about the journey and the exciting things we might see whizzing past along the way.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, Lunch and something to drink. Also a concession and companion card if you have one.

Cost: $25

Peer

Sunday October 16 Row Boat Regatta

Row Row Row your boat, Wildly round in circles. That's right guys that is what the Peer crew will be up to today. We are heading out to the Boatshed in the picturesque Lane Cove national Park to hire some large old style wooden row boats. We will be joy riding up and down the river in these lovely vessels until we spot a good place for a picnic. We will then head ashore for a leisurely lunch before jumping back in the boats and heading home. All aboard!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A hat, sunscreen, packed lunch, drinks and a jacket in case there's a breeze.

Cost: $25

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August September 2011

Saturday July 30 Sydney Winter Festival

The Australian Winter Festival returns to Sydney’s iconic Cathedral Square. Come and skate in a winter wonderland (on Australia's largest outdoor skate rink), marvel at the professionals when they take to the ice and enjoy the other Alpine treats on offer. An awesome evening of winter magic!

Start: 03.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Something really warm to wear! A drink, something for dinner and money for a warm drink.

Cost: $25

Sunday August 07 Contemporary Art Meets Contemporary Pies

This activity is for those who ponder the question of whether art imitates life or the other way around, yet also like to get stuck into some good traditional Australian food! Today the Peer team will be heading to the NSW Art Gallery where we will have our very own guide and get an opportunity to draw a masterpeice or two ourselves. Such activity creates hunger, hunger which could only be adequately adressed by one of the tasty pastries or other treats from Harry's Café de Wheels, where we will inevitably head for lunch. So if you like pies, art or even fun bus trips, this is the day for you!

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket. Companion Card if you have one.

Cost: $25

Saturday August 13 Reptile Park

What is it that has fur, feathers, scales, claws, fangs AND fun? Why the Peer team does when we spend a day with cute and not so cute residents of Australias Reptile Park. We will take the drive to Gosford (sing-a-long optional) and head to the Reptile Park. We will be able to watch (and maybe even touch) a few of the exotic animals on display.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket. Companion Card if you have one.

Cost: $25

Sunday August 14 Good Karma

Time to get all your Chakras in a row Peer supporters. Loosen up your energy centres with a centering yoga session and then continue the good karma with a wholesome healthy meal.

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Clothing you can comfortably move in, a drink and your inner peace. Lunch Provided (Those with special dietry requirements to bring their own meal.

Cost: $25

Thursday August 18 Circular Quay and back before they know we're gone

Tonight's all about the journey (ok maybe the hot chocolate halfway through as well). We're going to drive to Manly and grab a ferry over to Circular Quay, cheer on a busker, grab a hot drink and be back before anyone misses us!

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Something really warm to wear!! Concession card and companion card if you have one.

Cost: $15

Saturday August 20 Train Trip - Let's Get out of Town!

Hey, there goes a moo cow! Hey, look it's a monkey! Quick glimpses through the window and gone forever. As the scenery whizzes by we'll stretch out and enjoy the gentle chugga chugga rythm of the train as we "toot toot" all the way to Gosford on the North Coast. The day will be broken up with a relaxing picnic and stretch of the legs and we may even get to squeeze in a ferry trip if we have time. So all aboard….

Start: 09.30.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket. Companion Card if you have one. Something warm and a hat/beanie.

Cost: $25

Sunday August 28 Go Karting

Racers... start your engines! Peer Supporters get ready to watch the rubber fly as we prepare for another Go Kart Challenge. You can choose to take a turn on the track with one of your friends (in the exciting two man Go Karts) or just sit back and cheer the racers in the Karts from the stands. Either way this is a day not to miss. After the petrol fumes and burning rubber smoke has dissipated, we will kick back next to the nearby river and enjoy a relaxing picnic and the country air. Lets get it on…

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket. Companion Card if you have one. Please wear enclosed sneakers, long sleeve top, long pants, or you will not be allowed in the go karts.

Cost: $25

Thursday September 01 Absolutely Great Pizza

Tonight we are getting together to enjoy good conversation and fun with our friends over some pizza at our favourite pizzeria in Collaroy. Yes that's right Peer Supporters - good food, good company and the opportunity to take a stroll afterwards and work off a few calories.

Start: 07.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An appetite and something warm just in case

Cost: $15

Saturday September 03 TreeTop Adventure Park

Set in the Scenic and tranquil Ourimbah state forest is the Treetops Adventure Park! For those of you with an appetite for thrills then this place is for you, with flying foxes, rope courses, swings and hidden platforms in the trees its sure to get the heart racing. BUT! For those of you who like to kick back and relax, you couldn’t find a more quite and serene setting. With ample space to picnic, and the abundance of the state forest to explore!

Start: 09.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 03.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Enclosed shoes, a packed lunch, drink, hat & jacket. Companion Card if you have one.

Cost: $25

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June July 2011

Peer

Friday June 17 Winter Magic Camp

Start: 06.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 05.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A full info pack will be sent to those chosen to attend.

Cost: $80

Sunday July 24 Gymnastics for Everybody

Today we are heading out for a day of accessible-for-all gym activities. We will do floor work, try out the trampoline and swing across (and into!) the foam pit. It is specifically tailored to people of all ability levels and will be a day of discovering our talents. So get set for a fantastic day of fun topped off with a relaxed lunch on the grass in the beautiful Sydney Olympic Park.

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Wear clothing you can move freely in, morning tea, lunch and a drink.

Cost: $20

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May June 2011

Peer

Sunday May 08 Scavanger Hunt

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Morning tea, lunch, jacket and a raincoat!

Cost: $20

Peer

Friday May 13 – Sunday May 15 Akuna Bay Boat Camp

This weekend a small group of Peer Support members are off on a relaxing weekend to Berowra Waters for the annual Cruising Houseboat Camp. If you’re one of those lucky campers who get chosen to join the crew list for 2011 you’ll be receiving a separate information package in the mail very soon. So if you are available and interested then tick this box!

Bring: Details to be Confirmed - A Camp Pack will be posted out

Cost: $80

Peer

Thursday May 19 Teppanyaki Night!

Start: 06.30.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An open mouth and a stain resistant outfit.

Cost: $20

Peer

Saturday May 21 Ice Skating

Wheelchairs welcome! Today we are going to celebrate the fun things you can do when it is cold as we head out west to the spectacular Sydney Ice Arena. We are able to cater to every ability level so don't be put off if you think you can't stay upright on the ice. Wheelchairs are more than welcome on the rink and we have other ways of getting people out on the ice and giving them a fantastic experience - After the skating we will head out to a nearby park and thaw out in the warm sunshine. So be adventurous and come be part of the Peer Support Ice Skating Spectacular!

Start: 10.30.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: Layered clothes, packed lunch and drink.

Cost: $20

Peer

Saturday May 28 Parramatta River Cat

Start: 11.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 05.00.pm

Pickup: NHC
Bring: A packed lunch, a hat and a warm jacket, your concession card and a companion card if you have one!

Cost: $20

Peer

Sunday June 05 Yum Cha & Chinese Gardens

Start: 10.30.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.30.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: An appetite!, a drink and a companion card if you have one!

Cost: $20

Peer

Thursday June 09 Pyjama Party and Movie Night

Start: 07.00.pm

Meet: NHC

End: 09.30.pm

Pickup: NHC
Bring: A pillow, dress in your PJ's, a mat to lie on and a rug/blanket to snuggle with

Cost: $15

Peer

Saturday June 11 Skateboards, scooters, blades and bikes

Start: 10.00.am

Meet: NHC

End: 04.00.pm

Pickup: NHC

Bring: A drink, lunch and morning tea, and some extreme tricks!

Cost: $15

Andrew Stock | Thursday, April 07, 2011 | Comments (133) | Trackbacks (0) | Permalink