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New Web Addresses Please note that as from the 11th July 2009 the Web Address of the Coromandel Community Centre has been changed to The site may still be accessed using our former address but you may find our new address easier to remember if you are trying to access the site away from home. Our email address has also changed. It is now: info@coromandelcc.org.au |
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Justice of the Peace Service The previous arrangement for obtaining the services of a Justice of the Peace has proven to be a little difficult to manage so we are changing the process somewhat. If you require the services of a J.P. and have no contacts, please ring the Coromandel Community Centre on 8370 6880 during business hours (9am - 3pm, Mon to Thurs) and we will be glad to refer you to a local J.P. who will be able to help. |
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The following are the members of the Management Committee for 2009- 10 |
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Bruce Harper - Chairperson Lorraine Todd - Secretary Toni Smith Bevan McFarlane JP Simon Mackie |
Mike Potter - Treasurer Margaret Haynes - Staff Rep Julia McFarlane David Wyatt Christine Worden |
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We like to have 2 volunteers working in our office each day of the week for support and back-up and at present there are several vacancies. If you feel that you could contribute to the Centre in this way please contact the Centre on 8370 6880. Even if you can only offer to be available for 2-3 hours per week we'd love to hear from you. We're especially keen to have someone available for 2 hours on Friday mornings. Training is available and the team of volunteers that we have is a cheerful supportive group. ( a sense of humour is essential) Please phone us on 8370 6880. We also need volunteers to work with the seniors program. These volunteers will be required to assist in one of the following areas; setting up, catering, planning sessions and arranging transport. You need only to be available for the sessions, or to assist with planning at other times. Training and support will be provided. Please contact the Centre if you would like to help in this area, 8370 6880.
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The management of the Community Centre is looking at more effective and cost efficient methods of promoting what is happening at the Centre. With this in mind we are aiming to develop a data base to enable people to receive regular updates of programs, courses and events via e-mail. If you would like to receive information in this way please e-mail the Centre at info@coromandelcc.org.au and we will add your address to our data base. Please note the change in our e-mail address and adjust your address book accordingly! Note too our new Fax number at the Centre - 8370 4914 Don't forget to check our web site which is updated weekly. The site contains current information and often has photos of recent events. Find us at our new website: Add us to your list of favourite sites, now! We will also be placing ads in the Messenger Press and the Blackwood Times as well as putting a link to the Newsletter on our website but will be reducing the number of newsletters we produce. If you still wish to receive a newsletter, please contact the Centre and we will arrange to have one posted to you.
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The Coromandel Community Centre would like to thank the following bodies for their support in helping us to continue to provide a variety of resources and programs for the community.
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The dedicated funding received by the Coromandel Community Centre for the City of Onkaparinga's Green Hub project has enabled the the Centre to move towards becoming a demonstration site for practical ways to reduce water consumption, power usage and greenhouse emissions. The funding has come through the Council's Climate Change Response Fund and the Australian Government's Community Water Grants and already we are harvesting rainwater in the new 50,000 litre tank and have established a stormwater treatment wetland which was recently planted with appropriate plants. Water efficiency fittings, energy efficient lighting, solar panels for electricity generation and heating/cooling efficiency measures are in the pipeline. The Centre is already providing a collection facility for fluorescent globes, old mobile phones and used batteries (small). |
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The newly formed Coromandel Valley Land Care Group has planted some 200 seedlings along Chambers Creek near the Centre. The program is recognised by the Our Patch Program and made possible by the City of Onkaparinga which arranged for further clearing and planting work. Despite the drought, the plantings are doing well and the public is encouraged to assist the growth of these trees by removing weed growth from around the plants. 5 minutes of your time when you're out walking the dog or exercising, can make a difference. Similarly if you see tree guards that have shifted from their position feel free to replace them. If you are interested in joining the group contact David Wyatt on 8270 4400 or email him at dwyatt4@bigpond.com In a separate but related matter the Centre has been successful in obtaining a Federal Govt Community Water Grant to:
This initiative will save valuable community water and educate the local community about smart water use. |
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Svetlana Winn, a life coach and counsellor will be using the Community Centre to run two workshops later this year, 2010. The first, entitled, Believe in yourself (How to achieve a new level of self confidence and self esteem) will run on Saturday October 16th, from 10.30am to 3pm. The second, entitled, Heal your life (Do you feel that there are blocks to you achieving the life you want?) will run on Saturday November 6th from 10.30am to 3pm. Each workshop costs $85 and lunch is included in that fee. For further information consult the following web site. ( These workshops are being conducted independently by Ms Winn and are not part of the range of courses endorsed and organised by the Coromandel Community Centre) |
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Green Hub Project Coromandel Community Centre is being supported by the City of Onkaparinga to become a Green Hub demonstration project. As part of the Green Hub project we are pleased to announce that the following recycling services are now available
All the Centre's water is sourced from a 50,000 litre underground rainwater tank, the water being triple filtered to ensure clients well-being. There is a 2kW solar array mounted on the roof of the Centre and this provides power for the Centre and feeds power back into the grid when the Centre is not being used. In addition all storm water flowing from our car-park is now directed through our wetland before it enters Chamber's Creek. You may also be interested to know that the envirosaver program is available in our area. By visiting their web site (www.envirosaver.com.au) or by calling 1800 368 476 you can have a range of free products fitted in your house and access valuable information which will help you save on energy and water bills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time! click HERE and scroll down |
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