Thursday July 09 Bastille Day a la Peer Support
In preparation for Bastille Day, coming up on the 14th of July Peer are having a french cooking night. We will work together to learn how to create some French vegetable crudités, Basil palmiers, and to top it off, of course we'll do some French crepes. After all of this cooking and eating we'll jump up from out seats and play some traditional French games such as Petanque, a French bowls game.
Start: 07.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 09.30.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: An appetite.
Cost: $15
Sunday July 12 Holy Cow Magic Show
Today Peer are heading to the Sydney Opera House to see two of Europe’s finest maestros of magic as they shock and surprise even the most hardline sceptics with their brand new show, Holy Cow. These guys have won awards at the World Championships of Magic with their unique cocktail of comedy, magic, theatre and cabaret. After the show we will head out of the Opera House and enjoy a lovely afternoon snack by the spectacular ocean views.
Start: 11.00.am
Meet: NHC
End: 05.00.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: A jacket, dinner, drink.
Cost: $25
Thursday July 16 Music Workshop
Tonight we have 2 young local musos coming in to give us a demo of their music and then give us a music lesson. This is our night to bring out that 'inner-musician' in all of us. The combination of the contagious enthusiasm of these guys coupled with their massive collection of instruments will ensure that it will not be long before we're all going off. Don't be shy - come and bash out a tune or two with your mates!
Start: 07.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 09.30.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: Your musical self.
Cost: $10
Sunday July 19 Around the World @ the Rocks Aroma Festival
Today Peer are to the city to attend the Rocks Aroma Festival. We will be magically whisked away to exotic lands like the Oasis with Turkish coffee, belly dancing, sweet treats, palm trees and even camel rides! Then we'll samba our way to First Fleet Park and soak up the colour and vibrancy of the South American Latin Quarter including flamenco dancers and paella. From there it will be a short stroll to Campbells Cove to bask in the gentle serenity of The Orient by the water and try some exotic teas. We will also get to delight our tastebuds with scrumptious chocolate creations or other decadent sweet treats from some of Sydney's finest producers. So come breathe in the aromas from around the world and celebrate other cultures.
Start: 10.00.am
Meet: NHC
End: 04.00.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: A packed lunch and drink or money to buy lunch. A hat and a jacket.
Cost: $20
Thursday July 23 Fire Spirits Show and Workshop
The lovely people at Fire Spirits are coming tonight to perform a magical fire twirling show just for us Peer Supporters right here at Interchange. We will take a very short stroll to the Park just behind the NHC, and there we will be joined by the people from Fire Spirits. They will perform a mesmerizing, whirling, luminescent show, and then they are going to put on a private workshop for us. We will be playing with glow sticks and practice batons and learning how to perform some basic tricks…and don't worry, we won't be playing with fire!
Start: 07.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 09.30.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: A jacket.
Cost: $15
Sunday July 26 Too Many Doctors - rec rendezvous play
Recreation Rendevous is a community organisation that provides support to adults with disabilities to access and be included in a community recreation activities of their choice through our Inclusive Leisure Service. One such area is their drama program. Tonight we are heading in to see their latest peformace of Harriet Dexters "Too Many Doctors". This is a hilarious slapstick spoof about docotors hypochondriacs and true love. We will be having an early afternoon tea picnic in a Lane Cove national park before heading to the performance. After the performance there will be time for dinner then back on the bus and home for 9pm. It should be a fantastic show so come support all the hard work and effort the performers have put into this hilarious production.
Start: 03.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 09.00.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: A packed dinner, a drink.
Cost: $15
Thursday July 30 Harry's Café to 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 warm beanie and jacket
Cost: $15
Saturday August 01 Ice Skating @ Sydney Ice Arena
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. The skating we get up to caters 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 also have plastic chairs for those who aren't cofident on skates. We have other ways of getting people out on the ice and giving them a fantastic experience too. Everyone who has come before has always had a great time. 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 team. Go on give it a tick.
Start: 10.30.am
Meet: NHC
End: 04.30.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: A packed lunch, drink. A beanie, gloves and jacket - it's good to layer clothing as you can get quite hot skating.
Cost: $20
Thursday August 06 Art Workshop with Penny
Tonight we are getting in an experienced art facilitator who runs regular groups for people with disabilities at Northside every week. She will be encouraing us to come up with any weird and wonderful method we can think of for creating art. We will be drawing, panting, shredding, sticking, ripping, cutting and generally having a fun time creating art. So come get all artistic and try your hand at creating a masterpiece - we may even end up decorating the whole room with paint.
Start: 07.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 09.30.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: Your arty self
Cost: $10
Saturday August 08 Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Back by popular demand!!! That's right Sea Eagles fans, we are heading to a Saturday arvo Footy game. And what better place to cheer on our local team than at their home ground, the home of the Manly Sea Eagles - Brooky oval. So rug up in anything and everything you can find that is maroon and lets head to the Sea Eagles stadium to yell, cheer and wave in support for our favourite footy team!
Start: 04.00.pm
Meet: NHC
End: 10.00.pm
Pickup: NHC
Bring: Something really warm to wear and your Sea Eagles gear, dinner, drink.
Cost: $20
Thursday August 13 Confirmation Night
Tonight is the night that all the peer support team members get together for some serious number crunching. After a great struggle we will hopefully have squeezed everyone into the jigsaw puzzle that the choice sheets become. We will be calling you tonight to confirm your activities for the coming program. If you have any problems just give us a call on 9970 0500.
Sunday August 16 Go Karting
Racers... start your engines! Peer Supporters get ready to watch the rubber fly as we prepare for another CWNN Go Kart Challenge. We will take the scenic route out to Wilberforce getting revved up on the way and ready to hit the racetrack. 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: Packed lunch and drink. Please wear enclosed sneakers, long sleeve top, long pants, or you will not be allowed in the go karts.
Cost: $20
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