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Members, Stay Up To Date:

Keep up to date with additional information that may not get published in our newsletter or program. Visit this page weekly or prior to any event that you will be attending to ensure you are up to date with the latest information or any amendments that may get put in place from time to time.

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Saturday 10th June 2023:

This weekend fundraiser paddle is set to go ahead. Current weather reports iindicate a mostly sunny day with light winds.

Published 8th June 2023

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Join Our Fundraising Paddle for Cancer Research:

We're having a fundraising paddle June 10th 2023 which is our last paddle for the season. This is an easy paddle that will rake in over $600.00 for cancer research and has a beachside morning tea thrown in along the way. The paddle takes in the headwaters of Cockle Creek including a visit to see the remnants of the old boatsheds and tea houses which were part of the landscape around Houseboat Bay. The padle is on calm waters and covers a distance of 9kilometers. Please make your bookings via our program or for non-club members phone T: 0409 917 776 for details and bookings. Thank you.

Published 17th May 2023

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Wallamba River BiG Paddle:

Most members have now secured their spots for the November 2023 BiG Paddle at Forster. Dates for this event have been amended due to a lack of cabin availability. Event dates are now 12th November (arrival) through to 17th November (departure) which gives the group five nights away. Although this is a kayaking event, we endeavour to throw in a bushwalking trip during our stay. Newbies with little experience can gain sufficient experience leading up to the event should they wish to attand. And, you don't even need to go kayaking, as you can come away simply for the comradarieship and a holiday. 

Published 17th May 2023

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Saturday DayTrek Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday DayTrek (29.04.23) has been cancelled.

Published 28th April 2023

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OUT NOW: New Revised Program:

A new revised program for Autumn has been e-mailed to all members. If not received in your INBOX then check your SPAM/JUNK folder for its delivery. If found in the SPAM?JUNK folder, please put our e-mail address on your safe sender list to stop this from happening.

PLEASE PHONE US ASAP if you do no receive the program by 6.00pm this evening. Thank you.

Published 18th April 2023

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 An Easter Special - Beyond Duffys Wharf:

See our April newsletter  for our very special Easter Saturday Sunrise. Please book early to avoid missing out. The Sunrise includes morning tea and a hunt for the Easter Bunny.

Published 4th April 2023

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Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (04.04.23) has been cancelled.

Published 4th April 2023

 

Saturday Paddle Cancellation:

Due to a lack of bookings, our Saturday Paddle (18.02.2023) has been cancelled.

Published 14th February 2023

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New COVID Variant:

It's no time to get too complacent! The new COVID variant is alive and well just waiting to take a hold on the community. We all have a responsibility to have a Rapid Antigen Test at the first sign of a sniffle, sore throat, cough or even if you just think it is a simple bout of Hayfever. Don’t forget, you still need to wash your hands often and wear a mask indoors when in close proximity to others.

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New Fundraising Sponsor Onboard - Scoza Fitness:

A special thank you to Scott and Za who have come onboard to support our fundraising efforts for Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Scott and Za offer outdoor fitness and lifestyle classes at very competitive prices. For more information simply click here.

Published 5th January 2023

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Saturday 14 January    Kayaking: Introduction to Kayaking - Beyond The Bibbenluke  Cost $49.00

Learn more about paddling technique and build your proficiency with this special introductory paddle for newbies and beginners.

Flat water kayaking - A great experience and fun day on the water.

Join us for this memorable paddle along Cowan Creek to the Bibbenluke, an isolated little sandy beach overlooking the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Our kayaking journey is an easy estuary paddle which is suited to the novice and experienced alike, and is a great introduction to paddling. Journey through a mangrove forest and see grand sandstone architecture along the way as our paddle takes you up into the backwaters of Cowan Creek to a delightful secluded beach. This is a great place for morning tea and to relax or have a swim. Dependent on conditions on the water, the paddle will cover approximately 10 kilometers.

​Event Inclusions: Tandem kayaks, paddles, dry storage and buoyancy vests (PFDs) plus complimentary morning tea with chocolate treats is made available on the day.

Information Brochure: A separate information brochure is available for this event.

Bookings: Please phone 0409 917 776 to book or to make an enquiry.

Click here to see our promotional brochure.

Published 4th January 2023

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On Sale Now - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests:

The club is offering its members Rapid Antigen Self-testing Kits at reduced wholesale prices. See page 12. of our January Newsletter which is due to be sent out this week.

Published 1st January 2023

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2023 Event Start Up:

Wishing all members a happy holiday season and we look forward to catching up soon.

Don't forget, we resume our main events on Saturday 21st January along with Tuesday Sunrise and a special Introduction to Kayaking event being held on the preceding Tuesday (19/01/23) and Saturday (14/01/23).

Published 1st January 2023

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Amended Bank Details:

Our club has amended its bank details. Please see our club newsletter news and information page for further details.

Published 7th December 2022

 

Big Week Away at Newcastle Cancelled:

With many members saying they would like to attend the BiG March Event plus with it being heavily promoted for over several months, in the end, we had only been able to to attract six members with expressions of interest.  So, due to this extreme downturn in interest we have decided to canclel the BiG March 2023 Week Away. And, with several new activities on the itinerary ranging from kayaking, bushwalking/beach walking, visits to historic sites plus more, it is very disappointing that the club could not attract sufficient numbers to hold this exciting week away for its members. Multi day events such as this one are important in bringing members together. Not only are they a fun time away, they increase members friendship and comaraderie. It would be a crying shame if events like this should become non-existent in the future. 

Published 30th October 2022

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Saturday Paddle Cancellation:

Due to the current weather system, our Saturday Paddle (22.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 21st October 2022

 

Our Club Picnic - Upper McKell Park Brooklyn, Sunday 16th October 2022:

Have you registered for our Picnic for Nature Day? If you have not registered you are at risk of missing out on joining your fellow members and guests for this fun event. Registrations must close soon. Please click here to REGISTER, thank you.

Note: For a $10.00 donation, non-registered members and guests may also participate in this event. This donation will go towards off-setting the cost of organising and running this FREE club event.

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Sunrise Amendment: Saturday 15th October 2022:

Due to track closures our Apple Tree Flat Lookout plus Cock of The Mountain event has been cancelled and replaced with the following. Please meet as per our Bays of Cowan Waters event which was scheduled for Saturday 8th October 2022. See program for details.

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Picnic For Nature Day - A Unique Event To Bring All Members Who Care About Nature Together:

THIS IS OUR BIGGEST EVENT FOR 2022

Upper McKell Park, Brooklyn, Sunday 16th October 2022 at 11.00am

If you are passionate about your environment, we invite you to join us and other fellow outdoor enthusiasts, family or friends for a Picnic for Nature Day.

The FREE picnic is to give everyone who cares about nature the opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of this great country in which we live.

See October newsletter for details and registrations or simply click here.

Places are limited, so please register early to avoid missing out.

Updated 7th October 2022

 

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather and to avoid damage to our tracks, our Saturday Sunrise (08.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 7th October 2022

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Saturday WildTrek Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather and to avoid damage to our tracks, our Saturday WildTrek (08.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 7th October 2022

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BiG March Event:

Amendments are currently being sorted for this major event, See October Newsletter for Details.

Published 30th September 2022.

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Saturday Sunrise Amendment:

Due to the current weather situation expected over the next two days, along with some local flooding of creeks, our Saturday Sunrise has been moved to new location and date. Please meet for a public holiday Monday Sunrise adjacent to 112 Douglas Street, St Ives for a 7.30am departure.

Published 30th Septemeber 2022

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Updates & Cancellations Etc:

Event updates and cancellations are published here. Please visit this page if you have any doubt of the event being postponed or cancelled due to poor weather or for reasons that may be out of our control.

Published 23rd September 2022

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It's Our Birthday (Saturday 10th September)

As this is a catered event, members are asked to 'Please Book Early' to assist us in the catering arrangments. For details about this event, please see page 4. of our program or September newsletter for details. We look forward to having everyone along for this year's anniversary celebration.

Published 4th September 2022

 

Big Week Away at Newcastle:

We are beginning the preparations for our Big Newcastle Week Away at Stockton Beach, Newcastle. Please let us know if you are interested in participating so that we can put you on the mailing list. The week away will include primarily different event locations to our last visit and will take in kayaking, beach/bush trek, quadbiking and more. Please click here to go on our mailing list.

Re-published 4th September 2022

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Paddle Event Re-scheduled

Due to a strong wind warning and high chance of rain, our Saturday paddle event has been postponed and rescheduled to Saturday 24th September. Please delete 'Salt Pan Creek to Sugarloaf Bay' and replace with 'Bays of Cowan Waters'. All bookings will be transfered to this new date unless cancelled.

Published 2nd September 2022

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Parking Restictions:

The car park opposite 'The Refinery' at Hornsby is currently closed for uprade. Alternative parking has to be used while this carpark is closed for maintenance.

Published 19th August 2022

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Picnic for Nature:

Keep the date free! On Sunday 16th October 2022 we will be holding a Picnic for Nature event where we can come together to celebrate nature. But it’s more than just a fun day of getting out and enjoying nature. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded people in your local community, people who want to protect and preserve our wonderful surroundings. See newsletters leading up to the day for further infomation.

Published 4th August 2022

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Pre-Sunrise Cuppa:

Come along and join our members for pre-sunrise cuppa at the Refinery Expresso Café at 7.00am on Saturday 20th August. See you all there.

Published 3rd August 2022

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Program Amendment #2.:

Spring program Pg3. Saturday 20th August - Sunrise: Beyond Florence Cotton Reserve. Delete meeting place and replace with: Meet at The Refinery Expresso Cafe, Coronation Street, Hornsby. 

Published 3rd August 2022

 

Program Amendment #1.:

Spring program Pg6. Future Events - WildTrek: Delete Saturday 3rd December and replace with Saturday 10th December

Re-published 1st August 2022

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Big Week Away at Newcastle:

We are beginning the preparations for our Big Newcastle Week Away at Stockton Beach, Newcastle. Please let us know if you are interested in participating so that we can put you on the mailing list. The week away will include primarily different event locations to our last visit and will take in kayaking, beach/bush trek, quadbiking and more. Please click here to go on our mailing list.

Re-published 1st August 2022

 

Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (26.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 26th July 2022

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Sunrise Amendment:

Todays postponed Sunrise is being held tomorrow. Same location, same start time. See program for meeting place details.

Published 23rd July 2022

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Saturday Sunrise Postponement:

Due to the inclement weather and poor track conditions accompanied with two creek crossings we have chosen to postpone this event for 24hours making it a Sunday Sunrise. Please meet as per program this Sunday (24th July) for a 7.30am start. 

Published 22rd July 2022

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Spring Program:

Our Spring progam is out now. Please check you e-mail for the posting.

Published 22nd July 2022

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Events Recommence From Tuesday 12th July:

Now that the rain has eased and the tracks have dried out sufficiently, our events will recommence from Tuesday 12th  July. Don't forget though, as the Tuesday event is catered it requires a comfirmed booking. Furthermore, this weekend events include a WildTrek which also requires a confimed booking. A booking for the Sunrise event is not required.

Published 11th July 2022

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Christmas 2022:

Please diarise the following date for our Christmas 2022. Saturday 17th December. The event will commence at 7.30am and run for approximately 3.5hours consisting of a Sunrise walk plus celebration. Location for this event is yet to be advised.

Published 10th July 2022

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Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, recent flooding, poor track conditions and to eliminate further damage to the track, our Saturday Sunrise (09.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Updated 7th July 2022

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COVID Vaccination Reminder:

COVID is far from over with the new sub-variant doing the rounds - It is not time to become complacent!

In keeping with NSW Health adice, all members must be triple vaccinated before attending MyORG events, and if you are over 65years or have any underlying health conditions you should be seeking a fourth vaccination as soon as possible.

Published 7th July 2022

 

Spring Program:

Our new Spring program will be e-mailed out in the coming weeks and will take affect from Monday 25th July. Please DO NOT use the Autumn program for event information after this date. Thank you.

Published 7th July 2022

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Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (05.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 4th July 2022

 

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday Sunrise (02.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 1st July 2022

 

We're Looking At Adding Another 10 Members To Our Club:

Have you got what it takes to have some serious fun while improving your health, fitness and wellbeing? Then, we would like to welcome you along as a guest to trial one of our Saturday Sunrise events. You can be confident in the knowledge that 100% of your $10.00 event subscription will be going to Australian Cancer Research Foundation in aid cancer research here in Australaia. On top of that, our club will make a further $10.00 contribution for each guest that participates in this promotion. That makes a total of $20.00 that will go into our Cancer Research Fundraising Campaign.

Published 27th June 2022

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Beyond Series - WildTrek: Eleanor Bluff - Beyond Taffys Rock

This WildTrek adventure now has five places available. Be quick to book as this event is being capped at eight participants.

Published 27th June 2022

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Club Newsletter Trial In Public Domain

Our club newsletter this month is being released into the pubic domain. The public will have access to a hard copy only and therefore will not have access to HTML links. Access though, will be available to a number of photo albums through QR Codes. Members are asked to check events that they have attended which have QR Codes and to let the club know if there are any photos that they wish to have withheld from general public circulation. The July newsletter due out today will be distributed publicly on Friday1st July 2022. Your feedback is also sought in regards to this trial.

Published 27th June 2022

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It's Time To Come Onboard For Our Easter Event:

Get along this Saturday for our fabulous Easter Sunrise walk which includes brekkie and morning tea, plus an Easter Egg Hunt Bookings are now closed via our newsletter and program but you can still jump onboard. Make a Late Booking Here.

Published 14th April 2022

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Easter Saturday Site Monitor;

Not walking, that's fine....! But would you consider helping Carmel on Saturday morning with site monitoring and brekkie - morning tea preparation. If interested, please phone Carmel direct on T: 0407 408 029.

Published 14th April 2022

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Limited E-mail & Phone Coverage:

Due to circumstances, we will be in and out of e-mail and phone range from 6.00pm today to 6.00pm Friday and after this time please use phone communication only until after the Easter event.

Published 14th April 2022

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The Great Easter Egg Hunt:

Get along for our Great Easter Egg Hunt. Event includes a Saturday morning Sunrise and brekkie/morning tea. This event requires a comfirmed booking prior to midday Thursday so that catering can be organised. Be one of the first 15 bookings for this year's Easter event and you will take home our complimentary Easter gift. So, what are you waiting for! Jump now and book this event today so you that don't miss out.

PS. We're also looking for a site minder who can help Carmel set up for the morning. If you would like to help out, please phone Carmel direct on T: 0407 408 029.

Published 13th April 2022

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Saturday Sunrise Amendment:

Our walk schedule for Saturday 2nd April has been amended due to the current weather situation. Please delete Sunrise: Leightons Circuit and replace with Mystery Sunrise: A Sunrise with a Differnece. Grades are easy and non-challenging, ascents under 20meters with a distance not greater than 5kilometers. An Opal card is required for this event. Meet on Meadow Bank Wharf, Bowden Street, Meadowbank for a 7.35am departure. Event finish time back at Meadowbank Wharf will be not later than 11.30am.
This event is NOT dependent on weather and will go ahead regardless. Guaranteed to be a fun & fabulous Sunrise (with a differnce). Please book here. 

Published 1st April 2022

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Climate Action Now: Its time for everyone to come onboard. See pages 11,12,13 &15 of our latest newsletter due out 30th March 2022.

Membership Renewals: Membership subscription discounts apply for renewals received prior to14th April 2022. Membership details can be found in our April newsletter or by clicking here.

The Great Easter Egg Hunt:

Get along for our Great Easter Egg Hunt. Event includes a Saturday morning Sunrise and brekkie. See Autumn program due out 1st April 2022.

Is Lard Weighing You Down:

Don't let Lard into your life... If you haven't been walking lately, you are at a risk of a build up of fatty tissue, not-to-mention probable damage to your social, physical, emotional and mental well-being. Good health comes from mixing with others and staying physically active. If you are having trouble getting motivated we are here to help with our one on one motivational therapy.

Our Special Easter Gift:

Be one of the first 15 bookings for this year's Easter event and you will take home our complimentary Easter gift. So, what are you waiting for! Get in early and book this event today so you don't miss out.

Published 30th March 2022

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Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (29.03.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 29th March 2022

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Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday Sunrise (19.03.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 19th March 2022

 

SUNRISE AMENDMENT (5th March 2022)

Due to track work in the area, the Sunrise on 5th March has had to be amended.

Starting from the same advertised meeting place, (trackhead, end of Harwood Ave, Mount Kuring-gai), we will be undertaking the Cowan Waters Foreshore walk in place of the Apple Tree Lookout walk which has some sections closed for track work.

This amended Sunrise event finishes at Berowra where we can all relax over an after-walk coffee or cuppa tea before catching a train back to Mount Ku-ring-gai to pick up our cars. Distance is approximately 8.5km.

Don’t forget your mask, Opal card for train and credit card/cash if staying over for coffee or a cuppa tea at Berowra.

Published 23rd February 2022

 

Weekend Away In Southern Highlands:

Here is a further update for our weekend away in the Southern Highlands. Please click here for the update.

Published 27th January 2022

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Accommodation Places Bundanoon, Southern Highlands:

Here are some suggested accommodation places for our weekend away in the Southern Highlands.

Bundanoon Hotel T: 4883 6005 (70m from town centre), Bundanoon Country Inn T: 4883 6068 (300m from town centre), Gambells Rest Campground T:1300 072 757 (1.5km from town centre). See Pg14. of our January newsletter for further details

Published 24th January 2022

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Kayaking Intro Day: Bays of Cowan Waters - 29th January 2022:

We are taking last bookings for this event. Please click on the program event title to book. Bookings close this Thursday.

Published 23rd January 2022

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Weekend Away In The Southern Highlands - 9th/10th April 2022

Join us for a day walk in the beautiful Morton National Park. Accommodation of your choice at Bundanoon. See Pg14. of our January newsletter for further details. Newsletter due out 27th January.

Published 23rd January 2022

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COVID Rules:

Please advise the club before attending an event if you have recently had COVID or have been a close contact. Lets all work together to keep each other safe.

Published 23rd January 2022 

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Future Events:

2022 promises to be a great year for magnificent treks. This year we are proud to be able to bring you four of the best of our Beyond Treks to fruition. All four walks have the most stunning views that one could ever ask for. Don’t miss out on these superb 2022 series of Beyond Treks.

The series includes; Eleanor Bluff: Beyond Taffy’s Rock, The Porto Rim: Beyond ‘The Peak’, Hungry Bluff: Beyond White Horse Beach & Shark Rock Ridge: Beyond Want Trig.

Who said that you have to travel outside of the state or overseas for great walks?

Don’t miss out, book early to ensure you have a place as each trek is being opened up to a maximum of eight experienced members only. Note: All treks are based on our WAC style bushwalks. Bookings: 0409 917 776.

Updated 23rd January 2022.

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Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to circumstances, this Tuesday's Sunrise (04.01.22) has been cancelled.

Published 1st January 2022.

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Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year:

The MyORG Team would like to wish all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and Joyous and Happy Festive Season. We look forward to catching up with you all in 2022. Happy New Year.

Best Wishes from Greg, Robyn, Carmel and the Team.

Published 24th December 2021

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Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (30.11.21) has been cancelled.

Published 30th November 2021

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Saturday Sunrise Cancellation::

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday Sunrise (27.11.21) has been cancelled.

Published 27th November 2021

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Sunrise Event - 27th November:

Due to the inclement weather, we may need to cancel tomorrow's Sunrise. Should this be the case the cancellation will be posted here prior to the walk at 6.30am.

Published 26th November 2021

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COVID Update:

Scientists have said a new Covid variant that carries an “extremely high number” of mutations may drive further waves of disease by evading the body’s defences.

Only 10 cases in three countries have been confirmed by genomic sequencing, but the variant has sparked serious concern among some researchers because a number of the mutations may help the virus evade immunity.

The B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant has 32 mutations in the spike protein, the part of the virus that most vaccines use to prime the immune system against Covid. The mutation rate is double that of the Delta strain.

Published 26th November 2021

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Summer Program 2021-2022:

Our Summer program covering November to March is out now. If you do not have a copy, please go to the members login page to download.

Published 17th November 2021

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Event Cancellation:  Ettalong to Woy Woy (6th November 2021)

We have decided to cancel this event as a result of the intermittent weather and the logostics in making this a successful event with the current climate. This event will get rescheduled our summer program.

Published 5th November 2021.

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Saturday Sunrise Now Full:

This Saturday Sunrise (30th October 2021) is now full. Please feel free to go onto our waiting list if you have missed out.

Published 29th October 2021 at 1445.

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It's Time For That All Important Skin Check:

Get in before Summer for your skin check at the Mount Kuring-gai Medical Centre Skin Clinic. See newsletter for details or phone 9457 7588 for an appointment.

Published 29th October 2021

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We're Finally Back:

After almost 4 months of lockdowns, we're finally back to having our entire program re-opened. All events will be run as per program from Saturday 30th October 2021.

Published 29th October 2021.

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Getting Back On Track:

A letter from the MyORG Team has been uploaded. Please go here to read.

Published 7th October 2021

 

Limitations On Receving Our Latest Newsletter:

We have heard on the grapevine that a number of members may have missed out on receiving our October newsletter. If you have not received this newsletter, please give Greg a call (T: 0409 917 776) so that we can find out what has caused this issue. It is imperative that everyone are receiving the club's newletters as they contain important information.

Published 7th October 2021