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ParaQuad News • Issue 1 Autumn 2016
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northern region update
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Fun at Oakvale Farm
When: Monday 7 March
Where: 3 Oakvale Dr, Salt Ash
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$19.50, Companion Card
holders free
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Archery
When: Friday 18 March
Where: Newcastle City Archers,
54 Eldon St, Waratah West
Time:
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost:
$25
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Newcastle Art Gallery – Just
Draw Interactive Exhibition
When: Tuesday 22 March
Where: 1 Laman St, Cooks Hill
Time:
10.00am to midday
Cost:
Free
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Virtual Golf Indoor Fun
When: Tuesday 29 March
Where: Slice Virtual Golf, 188 King St,
Newcastle
Time:
10.30am to midday
Cost:
Approximately $15 per person
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Let’s Play Pool
When: Monday 4 April
Where: Wests City
Cnr King and Union Streets,
Newcastle West
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$2
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Lawn Bowls
When: Monday 11 April
Where: Charlestown Bowling Club,
5 Lincoln St, Charlestown
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
FREE
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Ten Pin Bowling
When: Monday 18 April
Where: Strike Bowling Bar – Charlestown
Square
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$8
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Archery
When: Friday 29 April
Where: Newcastle City Archers,
54 Eldon St, Waratah West
Time:
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost:
$25
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Ten Pin Bowling
When: Monday 2 May
Where: Strike Bowling Bar – Charlestown
Square
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$8
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Let’s Play Pool
When: Monday 9 May
Where: Wests City
Cnr King and Union Streets,
Newcastle West
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$2
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Lawn Bowls
When: Monday 16 May
Where: Charlestown Bowling Club,
5 Lincoln St, Charlestown
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
FREE
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Lake Macquarie Art Gallery –
Archibald Prize Exhibition:
When: Tuesday 22 March
Where: Lake Macquarie Art Gallery,
1A First St, Booragul
Time:
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$TBA
March
April
May
If you are interested in any of the above activities please ensure to RSVP to Community Development Officer,
Melanie Lloyd
melanie.lloyd@paraquad.org.auor (02) 4969 6388
Newcastle Region Social Update - Upcoming Activities
Northern Region branch
volunteer Jason Tumpy travelled to
Sydney to participate in the study,
wanting to help somebody else out
and to find out more about pain
management.
“I heard about the research
when I was an inpatient at
Royal North Shore Hospital and
agreed to take part — I would
recommend participating!”
“We had a chat and I answered
questions before the scans
got underway. I was in the MRI
machine where Sylvia conducted
lots of scans; it is a non-invasive
process. During a scan Sylvia
scratched my toe with a fork to
measure my brain response. I tried
to cooperate as best I could and
hope it helps somebody.”
Jason was 38 years old when
he had a motorbike accident in
July 2010, sustaining a T4/5/6
SCI. He lives just south of
Newcastle, and volunteers in the
office of the Northern Branch.
“I really enjoy going and helping
out at ParaQuad, it feels good.
Volunteering is well worth it.”
Although Jason has experienced
pain in the past, he is self-managing
and says he is currently pain free.
Jason Volunteers in More Ways Than One