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Any trees not sold during the morning will be delivered to the Emu Plains Sporting and Recreational club (Golf Club) and can be purchased during the 'Carols on the Course' weekend (Sunday December 14). This is an annual event where the locals gather with their Children to play games, to sing Christmas Carols, and to watch the fireworks at the end of the evening. The proceeds from the sale of these trees will also be donated to the Cancer Council as well as the revenue raised at the "Carols on the Course" event. Further information is available by contacting any member from the club. Click here for member information. Click here for 'Carols on the Course' information Pictured above (Top) are Lions (left to right) Phillip Innes, Bob Marsden, Peter Teiffel, Sue Hunt, John Choma, and Bob Henry. Penrith Community Kitchen 
The Penrith Community Kitchen is a non-profit organisation set up to provide meals, without cost, to the homeless and low income families throughout the area who are in need. The mission of the organisation is to provide a friendly, warm and comfortable environment where those in need can enjoy a free nourishing meal and the lonely can enjoy the company of others. The Emu Plains Lions are proud to be regular sponsors of the community kitchen. A great deal of money is needed to run the centre and it relies heavily on community support and business sponsorship as well as local fund raising to make ends meet. The kitchen receives no money or support from the government. Pictured here is Lion Phillip Innes delivering the annual donation of Christmas cakes to the Penrith kitchen from the Emu Plains Lions, to Manager Kathy Craig and some of the valuable volunteers giving their time to feed and spread some Christmas cheer among those finding it difficult to make ends meet. If anyone can assist with a donation, a cheque or money order can be forwarded to:- Penrith Community Kitchen, PO Box 516, Penrith NSW 2750. Volunteers are also needed to help to prepare and serve meals. For further information, any member from this site can be contacted either by email or phone. There is also a number for the kitchen, ph. 4721 1444. Nepean Food Services Inc.
HACC is a home and community project which aims to assist the aged frail and people with disabilities, allowing them to live independently within the community as opposed to being admitted to a residential facility. These services rely heavily on volunteers to deliver the meals to the recipients in their homes. Hot meals are available weekdays (Monday-Friday) with a frozen food service available for weekends and public holidays. Frozen food can be ordered in place of the hot meals (or a mix of both) depending on individual needs. The Emu Plains Lions donated a quantity of Christmas cakes to be distributed among the recipients of the service. For more information on this programme or becoming a volunteer, the office can be contacted on 4733 7200. Pictured (right) is Lion Phillip Innes, Jenny Gillespie (Manager), Ditte Kozak (Asst. Manager), Colin Andersen (Valuable Volunteer). |
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In December of each year, the Emu Plains Lions purchase a quantity of Christmas trees which are sold
along the Great Western Highway ajacent to the Emu Plains Lions park near Melrose Hall.
The proceeds from the sales this year will be donated to the cancer Council to assist
with their ongoing research.
The Nepean food services
(Meals on Wheels) is a non-profit community organisation which is funded by the Department of Ageing,
Disability and Home Care Program (HACC) which in turn is jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments.