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10 things you can do with your kids at home

It’s endless what you can do and find around your house to keep the kids entertained, but when you’re trapped inside and with everything closed, its time to start being creative. Here are some suggestions from the team at PARC:

 

1.Exercise: chasing a balloon, flying a kite, building an obstacle course outside, play hallway soccer, scavenger hunt in the back yard.

 

 

 

2.Bake and cook: getting the kids to help to follow a recipe step by step, preparation of vegetables, get them to cook dinner one night or lunch even!

 

 

 

3.Clean and organise: now is the time to do some autumn cleaning, try and make it fun listen to music, have some checklists with rewards!

 

 

 

4.Gather and donate: start gathering your non-essentials and toys that you no longer need and help others that might need it more than you, instilling these values at this time is vital.

 

 

5.Read or listen to an audiobook or podcast together: grab your favorite book the bedtime reading is always done at the end of the night, choose a new location like outside under the gum tree or inside the cubby house, these bonding times will be treasured forever.

 

 

 

 

6.Build a fort: kids love to imagine collect the old sheets, any cardboard boxes lying around, fairy lights and make a fortress for your little princess or prince.

 

 

 

7.Play a board game: get the Monopoly out and don’t put it away see how long you can play for it could last for days! Set up games in different rooms like Jenga on the porch! Jigsaw on the lounge coffee table.

 

 

 

8.Watch a favorite movie together: make use of all the fantastic choices you have on the Disney channel, Netflix or if you still have them round fire up the old DVD player!

 

 

 

9.Put on your favorite song: kids love dancing get those tunes and have a dance-off. Pop online and do some YouTube choreography dance lessons or dress up and do a performance!

 

 

 

10.Do some arts and crafts: painting, playdoh, finding things around the house you can use to create like toothpicks, boxes, paddle pop sticks, felt, wrapping paper.

 


The is the new normal for now, so embrace the change and think outside the square… you never know you might have too much fun!

 

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Senior`s Festival Cafe Special! ☕️

This week only, we`re running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior`s Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10.

It`s the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!

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Senior's Festival Cafe Special! ☕️ This week only, we're running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior's Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10. It's the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!

Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵

Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌

Whether it`s doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠

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Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵 Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌 Whether it's doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠

👶🏻 Do you know someone who was born this year?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Are you a local family looking for a living tribute to the area?

Rotary 2.0`s Annual Birth Tree and Family Garden project invites you join this year’s tree and plaque, celebrating the newest members of our growing community. 🌳

Join this year’s Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back here to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water.

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

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👶🏻 Do you know someone who was born this year? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Are you a local family looking for a living tribute to the area? Rotary 2.0's Annual Birth Tree and Family Garden project invites you join this year’s tree and plaque, celebrating the newest members of our growing community. 🌳 Join this year’s Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back here to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

Learn about 30-20-2, and get your body moving at PARC 💪

Join us for an educational seminar to learn about 30-20-2, our simple formula for better health, followed by a gentle 10 minutes 10-and-Done session, a low impact 10-minute workout.

📅 Date: Monday 12 October
🕐 Time: 2.00pm – 2.30pm
🏊 Where: PARC
🎟️ Cost: Free

Bookings are open for both members and non-members over 60, via the Customer Portal or our Customer Experience team.

To learn more, visit our website, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.

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Learn about 30-20-2, and get your body moving at PARC 💪 Join us for an educational seminar to learn about 30-20-2, our simple formula for better health, followed by a gentle 10 minutes 10-and-Done session, a low impact 10-minute workout. 📅 Date: Monday 12 October 🕐 Time: 2.00pm - 2.30pm 🏊 Where: PARC 🎟️ Cost: Free Bookings are open for both members and non-members over 60, via the Customer Portal or our Customer Experience team. To learn more, visit our website, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.

Blue Zone Challenge Winner 🩵 🌏

Thank you to everyone for participating in our gym “Blue Zone Challenge” and learning some good habits for health & longevity 💙

The winner of our gym challenge is Scott W 🎉

We have your details and will contact you to give you your prize – a goodies bag supplied by Nutrition Warehouse.

Keep an eye out for our next challenge in the gym for this month of October 👀

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Blue Zone Challenge Winner 🩵 🌏 Thank you to everyone for participating in our gym “Blue Zone Challenge” and learning some good habits for health & longevity 💙 The winner of our gym challenge is Scott W 🎉 We have your details and will contact you to give you your prize - a goodies bag supplied by Nutrition Warehouse. Keep an eye out for our next challenge in the gym for this month of October 👀

Upcoming HVAC improvement works 🚧👷

We are undertaking two important HVAC improvement projects at PARC from Monday 5 October to Friday 16 October.

Rust Air Duct Rectification Works
We`ll be replacing sections of our air ducting that supplies fresh air to our Group Exercise studios. A section of the corridor near the studios will be temporarily closed, with some lockers unavailable while works are underway. Access to Studio 2 and all Group Exercise classes will remain available as normal, with no classes impacted.

Warm Water Pool Accessible Changeroom Ventilation Upgrade
The accessible changerooms in Warm Water Pool area will be temporarily closed from Monday 5 – Friday 16 October as we install additional fresh air supply systems to both. Alternative accessible change facilities are available in the Family Change area as well as upstairs, which is accessible via the elevator. Our team will be on hand to assist members who require support.

Thank you for your patience and support as we invest in your PARC experience.

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Upcoming HVAC improvement works 🚧👷 We are undertaking two important HVAC improvement projects at PARC from Monday 5 October to Friday 16 October. Rust Air Duct Rectification Works We'll be replacing sections of our air ducting that supplies fresh air to our Group Exercise studios. A section of the corridor near the studios will be temporarily closed, with some lockers unavailable while works are underway. Access to Studio 2 and all Group Exercise classes will remain available as normal, with no classes impacted. Warm Water Pool Accessible Changeroom Ventilation Upgrade The accessible changerooms in Warm Water Pool area will be temporarily closed from Monday 5 – Friday 16 October as we install additional fresh air supply systems to both. Alternative accessible change facilities are available in the Family Change area as well as upstairs, which is accessible via the elevator. Our team will be on hand to assist members who require support. Thank you for your patience and support as we invest in your PARC experience.

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