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Seniors Week March 15-23

Programs are available from your local Library. A fun event will be a Comedy Debate on Friday March 21 at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place at 1pm. This is free but bookings are essential – phone 8256 2222.

Harmony Day March 21

This year’s message us Everyone Belongs. This is a day to celebrate our diversity and cultural respect. You may be interested to know that Harmony Day is an Australian Government program and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Contact www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for details of events in your area.

The 19th Biennale of Sydney March 21 – June 9

This is the biannual arts festival and there are events and happenings all around the city, with plenty of activities to engage all the family. Venues include Cockatoo Island (my favourite), Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art and Carriageworks.

Check www.biennaleofsydney.com.au.

Fundraisers

Alas, these are what keep the SSH going all year, so they are essential, as well as being good fun. We held a BBQ at Mitre 10 in Matraville on February 15. It was a wet morning and our chefs and helpers deserve special mention and thanks: Simon, Lyn, Ross – and thanks to Vanessa Watson for organising this one! We are currently planning another dinner-fundraiser for this year – details next month!

Daylight Saving ends April 6

Daylight Saving ends at 3am on the first Sunday in April – don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour.

Until next time!

 

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