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Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)
· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year
· Something on every night of the week
· Subsidised children's activities every weekend
· A great new single lifestyle
· Meet people and make friends at PWP
· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas
Members always have discounts to open functions &/or get group discounts at events
Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website
BILLBOARD
If you miss a copy of “Outlook” see the online version at http://pwp-nsw.blogspot.com/
All previous editions are also available there.
-STATE
PLEASE NOTE:
To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, phone Kim on 9833 2633
BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRANCH COMMITTEES:
Please Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES to be published here…
-COMBINED BRANCHES-
PWP 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
When? Saturday 25th August
Where? Dundas (convenient location for all branches)
This is an OPEN FUNCTION where members pay $30 and others $35
2 COURSE DINNER, LIVE BAND and DANCING for the one low price!
(Bring your own drinks and nibbles)
Where can you find value like that anywhere else in Sydney?
The band is called the Bad Sneakers – they play 50's to 2000's music.
A PWP Member plays guitar and the band interacts with the crowd. They are just great !
Make up a table (members and non-members)
Limited numbers – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW before we sell out!
Ring Kim at 9833 2633 for more details and bookings.
~ SEE YOU THERE ~
-CITY
-HILLS
SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER ADULTS ONLY DINNER
Fortune Palace Penrith
The phone number shown in the Soleparent is incorrect. Please contact Peter W for correct details.
HUNTER VALLEY WEEKEND AWAY - 21Sept - 23 Sept
If you are intending to venture on this wonderful weekend PLEASE let Julie know ASAP - details in Soleparent.
-MACARTHUR
.NORTHSIDE
-THE COMING WEEK
-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)
Thursday 9 August
Final Bookings for:City - Country Music, Thurs 9th Aug.Northside - Viet Restaurant, Sat 11th Aug.
CITY OF SYDNEY
COUNTRY MUSIC - Canterbury / Hurlstone Park RSL Club
HILLS DISTRICT
We have nothing programmed due to the cancellation of squash. Are there any members who regularly attend a function that we can publish for our Hills Members?
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
Friday 10 August
HILLS DISTRICT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Kim's, Blacktown
Saturday 11 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
ADULT LEO HOUSE PARTY AT KATHY'S West Ryde
Also
KIDS PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT @ Paula's, Sans Souci
HILLS DISTRICT
RED EYE SPECIAL - SMIGGIN HOLES SNOW TRIP
MACARTHUR
FAMILY DINNER AT CATHOLIC CLUB Campbelltown
NORTHSIDE
VIETNAMESE DINNER, CROWS NEST Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant, Crows Nest
Sunday 12 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
ADULT BBQ AT MARIA'S Five Dock
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT SUNDAY FUNDAY@ Margaret's Shalvey
Also
YOUNG SINGLES LUNCH Carousel Inn, Mt Druitt
Also
ASQUITH LEAGUES CLUB DINNER
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK Bidjigal Reserve
Monday 13 August
Final Bookings for:Macarthur - Syd Aquarium Sat 18th Aug
CITY OF SYDNEY
WALK THE BAY
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET MONDAY NIGHT DINNER
NORTHSIDE
INFORMAL MORNING COFFEE AND CHAT Hornsby
Tuesday 14 August
HILLS DISTRICT
BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS CLUB DINNER NIGHT
Also
SINGLES DANCE Northmead Bowling Club
NORTHSIDE
DINNER AND CHAT
Wednesday 15 August
STATE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING - The Blue Room, Rydalmere Bowling Club, Cnr Victoria & Park Rds, Rydalmere. All SMC committee members to attend. All members welcome.
HILLS DISTRICT
NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION & JOINING NIGHT Joan's, Glenmore Park
Also
SOCIAL TENNIS
Also
KINGSWOOD SINGLES DANCE
Also
KINDY KIDS
NORTHSIDE
NEW MEMBERS NIGHT The Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood
Thursday 16 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
CEROC DANCE LESSONS AT THE CANADA BAY CLUB Five Dock.
MACARTHUR
FAMILY DINNER AT THE TENNIS CLUB Leumeah
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
Friday 17 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
FAMILY DINNER ENGADINE BOWLING CLUB
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT "INTRODUCE A FRIEND" OPEN HOUSE PARTY @ Angelos, Rouse Hill
MACARTHUR
CAMPBELLTOWN RSL
.STATE PRESIDENT ROSS' DESK
PWP NSW turns 40 – Join the celebration at
PWP 40th BIRTHDAY DANCE & AWARDS NIGHT with Live Band
7pm Dundas Community Centre. Spit Roast Dinner & Dancing.
Pre-purchased tickets a MUST (so we know how many to cater for – we must confirm numbers in advance)
All PWP members welcome – all branches will be represented.
This is an OPEN singles and single parent event – so why not invite some of your single friends to buy tickets. Please invite any ex-PWP members you know – do a ring around and try to rally a great crowd for the night.
Only $30 for members, $35 non-member friends. BYO drinks & nibbles.
Ticket & booking inquiries to Julie (see Soleparent) (between 5pm–9pm)
Be quick – numbers will be limited to venue licensed capacity.
You can still help your PWP
We now have new committees for each of the branches and state management committees. There are a few vacancies on some of each of the committees – so if you could help why not contact the committee and let them know you could help out. The local committees can always co-opt new people to new jobs and specialist roles. The conveners often need help with their roles and welcome volunteers who offer to make a contribution. If we all chip in – we can make PWP an even greater organization.
Also, at the state committee level we need helpers – please put your name forward for one of the following roles:-
1. Marketing Director
2. Minute Secretary
3. Social Policy Liaison Officers – to assist us with social policy reviews and liaise – if you have a special interest in this area plus watch the weekly advert for various specialist roles where we need help.
Email me if you are interested in helping out in one of the above roles.
Ross F, State President. rossemail@gmail.com
.PWP DOES IT AGAIN
State Dance at Putney
The monthly state PWP Dance at Putney is a great time to get out on a Saturday night. Great music for modern dancing. Nice company for just mixing and mingling and a chat. Don't stay at home alone on Saturdays when you can come to the monthly dance. Thanks to Charles for getting this going. It Rocks.
-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-
Wanted - Social Policy Liaison Officers
We need people with a genuine interest in social policy issues for single parents – a truly balanced perspective – and who could be available to represent us at ONE social policy community consultation committee (usually only meet quarterly) or inter-agency social welfare meetings – usually day meetings monthly or bi-monthly – meeting with social workers & community workers from different agencies in the local area – representing PWP and reporting back on meetings (a short written report only) If you can and are interested email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com
-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
PWP State Training Day
Sunday 19 August 10 AM at The Green Room Rydalmere Bowling Club, Cnr Victoria Rd & Park Rds Rydalmere. All Branch and State Committee members are expected to attend this major annual training day. Also welcome to attend are those regular events hosts, special events organisers and members of Branch sub-committees/ working groups for membership and marketing. If you are interested in being coopted to your branch committee o working groups talk to your local committee and do come on this day.
Mosman Evening College
A legendary adult education community college – offers a variety of creative and personal development programs. Ph: (02) 9968 4000 Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au Web: http://www.mec.nsw.edu.au
-ABC HEALTH NEWS
BRAIN OVERLOAD
One of the most hotly debated topics among parents of school children is how much homework they should do, but perhaps we should look at quality, rather than quantity. According to cognitive load theory, we can only process a minimal amount of new information at any one sitting without overloading the brain. Try to process too much, and nothing will be learnt. Details
EAT LESS AND STAY YOUNG
A new study suggests that humans, like animals, age more slowly when they consume a restricted calorie diet. Details
PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT - A PERSONAL STORY
Today we hear a very personal story from a woman whose husband has undergone treatment for prostate cancer and the effect this treatment has had on their relationship. Details
PAP SMEAR STILL BEST
A heavily-promoted technique for cervical cancer screening - liquid-based cytology - is no more efficient or accurate than the more established Pap smear technology, new research shows. Details
TAKE A BREAK TO BURN FAT FAST
LIFESTYLE AND DEMENTIA RISK
Taking up gardening, walking daily and drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may reduce your risk of dementia, while psychological distress or having stiff lungs seem to have the opposite effect. Details
-CHILD SUPPORT INFORMATION-
In 2004, the Australian Government formed an independent Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support and Reference Group to review the Child Support Scheme. The Taskforce reviewed Australian and overseas research on the costs of children, and considered other factors such as households with different income levels, different numbers of children and children of different ages. The Ministerial Taskforce released a report called In the Best Interests of Children - Reforming the Child Support Scheme (downloadable below).
* In the Best Interests of Children - Reforming the Child Support Scheme - Summary Report and Recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support - PDF (283kb)
The report found there was a need for a greater emphasis on shared parental responsibility and the importance of both parents remaining actively involved in their children's lives after separation.
ON THE WEB-
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NSW Legislation Website
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/
-August 9-
Birthdays:
1927 Robert Shaw England, actor (Deep, Jaws, Sting, Black Sunday)
1938 Rod Laver Australia, tennis ace (1962, 1969 Grand Slam)
1944 Sam Elliot Calif, actor (Big Chill, Fatal Beauty)
1957 Melanie Griffith NYC, actress (Something Wild, Working Girl)
1963 Whitney Houston Newark NJ, singer (One Moment in Time)
On This Day:
1778 Capt Cook passes through Bering Strait
1936 Jesse Owens wins 4th gold medal of Berlin Olympics
1969 Manson family commits Tate-LaBianca murders
1974 Richard Nixon resigns presidency, VP Gerald Ford becomes 38th president
1992 25th Olympic Summer games close in Barcelona, Spain
:-) Do you think English is easy?
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his post in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the speech
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail
18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
PS. - Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"
You lovers of the English language might enjoy this
There is a two-letter word that perhaps has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that is "UP."
It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report?
We call UP our friends. And we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fix UP the old car. At other times the little word has real special meaning. People stir UPtrouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special.
And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We openUP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night.
We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP! To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4th of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions. If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out we say it is clearingUP
When it rains, it wets the earth and often messes things UP.
When it doesn't rain for awhile, things dry UP.
One could go on and on, but I'll wrap it UP, for now my time is UP , so........... it is time to shut UP.....!
(Thanks to Bob T)
-Afterthought: “
Well, when the President does it, that means that it is not illegal. – Richard Nixon
-COMPUTING TIP-
Printing Selected Text
Have you ever wanted to print just a tiny section of a large file? Sometimes I need to print just a few cells from an Excel spreadsheet. Using this tip you don't end up using a whole tree to print lots of pages you don't need.
Here is how you do it:
1) Select the text you want to print.
2) On the 'File' menu select 'Print'.
3) In the dialog box that opens look in the 'Print Range' section and check the 'Selection' option.
4. Click Print and the selected text is printed.
.Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?
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