Program announced at health centre

The Peninsula Women's Health Centre has announced its program of services and activities for the next six months.

Community development worker Ms Kate Bradfield said the centre looked forward to continuing to provide good quality support services to the women of the Peninsula.

"Wrap with Love is a new group commencing on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12noon," Ms Bradfield said.

"The aim of the group is to knit squares, create wraps and donate these to Wrap with Love. "The group will also teach and support women to knit the squares.

"Coffee Morning returns. This group is for all women who would like to get to know other women in the area.

"It is a social get together over morning tea and provides a great opportunity to meet women especially if you are new to the area or feel isolated.

"Morning tea is provided and a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

"This group will be held on the first Wednesday of the month."

Ms Bradfield said the centre also welcomed a great new addition to the centre.

"The Communicating with Confidence workshop is facilitated by our counsellor Honor McGill," Ms Bradfield said.

"Learn effective communication techniques, how to resolve conflict and solve problems, listening skills and self care strategies.

"This group will be run on a Thursday morning commencing soon.

"We also have our regular and very popular groups and services continuing.

"Counselling is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

"The Women's Health Clinic is on Wednesday three times a month; The Butterfly Group for women who have experienced or who are in domestic violence will commence shortly; The Walking Group on Fridays; Meditation on Thursday afternoons; Women 4 Women on the fourth Wednesday of the month and Coastal Crones a group of wise women over 50 who meet on the second Monday of each month from 10am."

Bookings are essential for all groups and services.

For more information, call the Peninsula Women's Health Centre on 4342 5905 or drop in and see us on Wednesday or Thursday at 20A McMasters Rd, Woy Woy."

Press release, 10 Jun 2009 Kate Bradfield, Peninsula Women's Health Centre