Parra News March 14 2023

THINGS TO DO
Free movies in the park
Grab some popcorn, a picnic rug, and enjoy blockbusters under
the stars as the City of Parramatta’s outdoor cinema series has
kicked off for this month. On Friday, March 17, head to Belmore
Park for a free showing of ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’, in addition
to roving entertainment, live music, garden games and food
trucks. For more information, visit atparramatta.com.
Best HSC art on display at Sydney Olympic Park
ARTEXPRESS showcases the very best works by the 2022 HSC
visual arts students. This year, Sydney Olympic Park’s Armory
Gallery will feature 65 selected artworks from 266 pieces on
display throughout the state. The entire exhibition can be
viewed for free, Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm, and from
10am to 4pm on the weekends.
Spend Sunday at Riverside
This Sunday, March 19, head to Riverside Theatres to be transported
into the supernatural world of ‘The Three Seas’ – an
international, cross-cultural ensemble that fuses West Bengal
and Himalayan folk song with contemporary sounds from
Sydney and Kolkata. Tickets start at $33. For more information
or to book, visit riversideparramatta.com.au.
BARGAIN BUYS
Parramatta Farmers Market
Held every Wednesday in Centenary
Square, Parramatta. For more details
call 9806 5315.
BUSINESS
Merrylands Chamber of Commerce
Regular events.
For more information about
membership and upcoming events,
visit merrylandschamberofcommerce.
com.au or call 1300 404 403.
Parramatta Chamber of Commerce
Regular mettings. 9635 0022.
CLASSES
Free meditation class
Tuesdays 7.30pm at Harris Park
Community Centre.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Rotary Club of Parramatta
Regular meetings. New members
welcome. For more information, visit
www.parramattacityrotary.org.au.
Lions Club of Parramatta
Board Meeting second Wednesday
of each month. Dinner Social night
fourth Saturday of each month.New
members welcome. Contact Graham
Estreich on 0432 343 677.
Pennant Hills VIEW Club
Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for
lunch on the second Tuesday of each
month at 11am at Oatlands Golf Club.
Meetings consist of a two course
lunch followed by an interesting guest
speaker. Visitors and new members
are welcome. Call Margaret on 9873
2402.
Epping Older Men’s Network
Retired men meet in the main meeting
room at Dence Park, 26 Stanley
Road, Epping, to talk about their lives
and make new friends, 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each month, 10.00am
to 12.30 pm, followed by lunch
Contact Jock on 9484 7041.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
City of Parramatta Food Service
City of Parramatta coordinates a
traditional Meals on Wheels service,
the Let’s Dine Out restaurant option
and a Social Lunch Program. For
details, call 9806 5005.
JP Service
Justice of the Peace available at
Carlingford Court Shopping Centre
on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1pm, and
Thursdays 4pm to 6pm.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Armory Gallery
Part of the Newington Armory site,
the Armory Gallery is housed in
Building 18, near the Parramatta River,
and is one of the largest armament
storehouses constructed prior to
World War II. Open Saturday and
Sunday 10am to 4pm. Call 9714 7888.
Parramatta Historical Society
General Meetings held on the third
Monday of each month at 7.30pm,
Burnside Gardens Community Centre,
Oatlands. Call 9635 6924.
Arms of Australia Inn
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia
Avenue, Emu Plains (Cnr GWH).
A great place to discover the local
history of Penrith with artefacts,
photos, activities, tours, special events
and exhibitions.
SPORT GROUPS
PCYC Parramatta
Various programs. 9635 8242.
Parramatta Lions Junior AFL
0401 742 684.
Parramatta District Cricket
pdca@bigpond.com
West Sydney OzTag
0416 213 563.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Gamblers Anonymous
Fridays 7.30pm. 0408 725 955.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sundays 10am to 10.30am.
Granville Town Hall.
Head to Health Parramatta
Free mental health service for
individuals of all ages. Call 1800 595
212 for details.
Relationships Australia
Counselling for individuals, couples
and families. Domestic violence
support group also available. Level 6
/ 126 Church Street, Parramatta. Call
1300 364 277.
Open Studio
Art-making program designed to
assist with mental health. Sessions
held regularly at Wentworthville. Call
8806 1337 for information.
Hambledon Cottage Museum
• Enjoy a fascinating 19th century guided experience in Colonial
Parramatta.
• A rare surviving circa 1824 Colonial Georgian Cottage that
showcases 1850’s living with authentic period furnishings.
• Experience the gracious and lavish lifestyle that John
Macarthur’s family and friends once lived.
• Visit our Lucas Gallery and see the Female Factory display.
• Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-3pm (last tour).
Admission Prices are Adults $10, Concessions $8, Children $2
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Cnr Hassall St & Gregory Place, Parramatta | Phone 9635 6924 | hambledoncottagemuseum.org.au
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