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St Helen's Community Centre open day

When

Friday 23 May from 10am to 3:30pm

Everyone is invited to join the fun and meet the team at our free open day.

Come and explore St Helen's Community Centre, enjoy talks, activities and a light lunch and hear from local community groups and organisations.

The day will include:

10am: Local history talk Learn about the history of St Helen's Community Centre, Benledi House and the original Sydney Hospital for sick children with local historian Max Solling from The Glebe Society.

10am to 1pm: Electronics recycling pop-up stall Ask our waste avoidance experts your recycling questions. Learn free and easy ways to recycle your electronics, batteries and other tricky household items in our area.

11am: Zumba Gold This class is suitable for beginners, older adults or anyone who would like to join a slower paced, low impact dance party!

11am: Chair yoga Presented by JNC Junction Neighbourhood Centre (aged services), this class adapts a variety of poses that can be performed while seated in a chair.

12pm: Welcome and light lunch Hear what activities and events are on offer and St Helen's, have a chat to our staff and enjoy a bite to eat.

12pm: Music by Jay Dahzen Enjoy this acoustic performance over the lunch break

1pm: Drawing class During this 90 minute session you will learn a range of introductory drawing techniques to create your own self-portrait.

1.30pm: Quilting basics workshop During this 1 hour session you will learn how to cut, tack and sew together a basic hexagon. Make a couple to start your quilting journey.

2.30pm: Community gardens talk and tour presented by St Helens Community Gardeners

Bookings recommended for each activity and talk as places are limited.

We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Amber Figura, community services worker on 02 9265 9179 or at afigura@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

The St Helens Community Centre is open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm. Pop in for a tea or coffee and a chat.

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