Family Fun Carnival
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NSW Seniors Week 2010 – Community Information Day
NSW Seniors Week 2010 – Ku-ring-gai Council Activities
NSW Seniors Week 2010 – The Village High Tea
Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society – Autumn Show and Sale
Simon Tedeschi & Madeleine Easton Concert
The Season's Fashion Launch – Style Ambassador Competition
The Season's Fashion Launch – NEW STYLE! VIP Night – Style and Pamper Showcase
Fresh Food - VIP and Tastings Events
Exclusive Children’s Birthday Club Event
April School Holidays

St Ives Village Green
Sunday 28 February, 10am – 4pm

Amusement park rides, delicious food, Purim activities and musical entertainment featuring the Mark Ginsburg Band and 'Go Seek' children's entertainers!

This event is open to the entire community and is hosted by North Shore Temple Emanuel in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

For more information, please contact the North Shore Temple Emanuel on 9419 7011 or visit www.nste.org.au 

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Join now to receive exclusive discounts!Simply pick up a form from participating Market Room store counters, The Village Concierge Desk or Centre Management and you will receive your VIP Card for exclusive discounts and ongoing specials in the Market Room.

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Thursday February 25th, 6pm – 8pm
In store at Adrienne and The Misses Bonney.
Call 9144 3000 for details.

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March 21 - 28, 2010
To mark NSW Seniors Week, March 21-28, 2010, Ku-ring-gai Council is providing a whole host of activities for our older residents as part of the Ku-ring-gai Council Seniors Festival running from February 27 to March 25.

The launch for the festival will take place on Friday March?5 with a Seniors Concert and morning tea at Turramurra Uniting Church. This will include the annual Mayoral awards. There will be a performance by musicians from Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra and local school children.

Some interesting seminars will also be offered such as an "Introduction to Researching your?Family Tree" by the Historical Society as well as a "Pools to Ponds and Greenstyle" so you can learn how to save the environment and money?by making simple changes to your home. Another highlight is an excursion to Kimbriki Recycling Depot which will include a talk with Peter Rutherford - garden guru extraordinaire.

St Ives Shopping?Village are also hosting a community expo for local community services?that will promote what is available to seniors to help them remain active, independent and healthy in their own homes. A number of community organisations will have "Open Days" and these will include Computer Pals, U3A in St Ives and a variety day at the Grange.

There will be a free demonstration class of Tai Chi and a local gym will be promoting a "come and try" offering.

• Saturday 27th February 9-12 Turramurra Uniting Church Community Expo
• Thursday 4th March Historical Society seminar: "Introduction to Researching your Family Tree"
• Friday 5th March 10-1pm Seniors Concert at Turramurra Uniting Church - with Seniors awards and morning tea
• Thursday 11th March 10-3pm St Ives Shopping Centre Expo
• Friday 12th March 11am-2pm Combined Church services Church of Christ Nth Turramurra with lunch following
• Monday 15th March 9-12 Lindfield Computer Pals Open Day
• Wednesday 17th March 10-2pm Variety Day at the Grange
• Monday 22nd March 10-12 Seminar in the Chambers "Pools to Ponds and Greenstyle your Home"
• Tuesday 23rd March 10.30- 2pm. Excursion to Kimbriki Recycling Depot and talk in the eco garden with Peter Rutherford
• Wednesday 24th March 3.30-5pm Voices of the Ages, afternoon tea and presentation by Mayor of awards
• Thursday 25th March 9-12noon U3A Open Day at St Ives Uniting Church

For more information visit www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/seniorsweek or
call 9424 0000. Bookings open February.?

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Thursday 11 March, 9am – 4pm
Coordinated by Ku-Ring-Gai council and hosted by St Ives Shopping Village the day brings together all local not for profit community organizations that assist seniors to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Click here for more details.

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Friday 12 March, 11am, 12.30am and 2pm
Now in its 6th year! Vov Dylan returns to St Ives Shopping Village on March 12 for the ever popular Seniors Week High Tea. Vov will be joined by his Quartet plus regular special guest Enzo Toppano and competition winning ballroom dancers.

At this year's performances, Vov will entertain with regular hits including the Blue Danube, Radetzky March and Czardas plus some new numbers. Plus you will hear a selection from his album 'The Affair'.

Vov is excited about returning to St Ives with his orchestra, “St Ives Village is where my journey began as leader of my own Orchestra. It now feels like home and I look forward each year to entertaining all the faces I have come to know over the last 6 years.”

Guests will be served a traditional high tea with sandwiches and scones with jam and cream.

Cost : $8 per person ($5 with bookings of 8 or more made and paid at same time). Bookings essential at Centre Management between February 15 and March 8. Seats limited so be early!

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Two of North Shore’s Finest Return For Concert
Pianist Simon Tedeschi, currently based in the United States and violinist Madeleine Easton, who is based in London, will return to the North Shore where they grew up, to perform together at a concert to be held at St Ives Uniting Church, cnr Mona Vale Rd & Douglas St on Saturday 20th March. Proceeds from the event will help fund Community Outreach programs currently focused on encouraging respect for seniors in the community.

Madeleine, who attended Lane Cove Primary School, started playing violin at age 5 and graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium with first class honours. She is currently the Concert Master with the Hanover Band in London.

Simon Tedeschi, described by pianist Leslie Howard as one of the finest musicians of his generation worldwide, spent his youth in the Lindfield area.  Simon first performed a Mozart Piano Concerto at age 9 in the Sydney Opera  House. He has won numerous prizes and piano scholarships. Simon performed in the Sydney Opera House in September 2007 as part of the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation) Cultural Event, for major world leaders.  In early 2009, Simon performed at the Gday USA Celebrations in Carnegie Hall, to celebrate Inauguration Day.

St Ives Uniting Church’s has for many years given encouragement and support to local young musicians and at this concert has invited St Ives local, 17yo soprano Rhian Saunders to perform two pieces with Simon Tedeschi.

Program
Song to the Moon from Rusalka – Dvorak, Rhian Saunders/Simon Tedeschi, 5.00
Piano solo – Various, Simon Tedeschi, 15.00
A major “Duo” D574 – Schubert, Simon Tedeschi/Madeleine Easton, 21.50
I - Allegro Moderato
II - Scherzo Presto 
III - Andantino    '
IV - Allegro Vivace  

Interval

Les Filles de Cadix – Delibes, Rhian Saunders/Simon Tedeschi, 5.00
Rondo Brillante in B minor D895 – Schubert, Simon Tedeschi/Madeleine Easton, 14.50
Fantasie in C major D934 – Schubert, Simon Tedeschi/Madeleine Easton, 25.00

For More Information Contact
Stephen White
Event Management St Ives Uniting Church
02 9943 0876       Mobile 0413 271 913
white_1@optusnet.com.au

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15 – 21 March
St Ives Shopping Village will once again host Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society’s first exhibition of the year.

Exhibiting members of this prestigious society, many highly acclaimed and award-winning artists, will showcase their latest works, with approximately 200 artworks displayed on the Cowan Level of the Village.

The artworks range in style from traditional to contemporary and include painting, drawing and printmaking techniques; a wide selection of highly affordable and desirable acquisitions.

For more information about all aspects of the Ku-ring-gai Art Society please visit the website www.kuringaiartsociety.org.au, or write to PO Box 229 Turramurra 2074.

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ENTRIES NOW EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 11 APRIL!
As part of our 50th year celebrations we will be seeking 5 people from 5 generations to represent St Ives for one year from a styling/fashion point of view. This will include events and advertising.

For our five ambassadors, the prize package will include a photo shoot incorporating a full makeover and $1,000 worth of fashion and beauty from St Ives Shopping Village. Our Style Ambassadors will also be part of our season’s launch on Thursday 29 April, 2010 and ongoing fashion and style features.

Click here to download and print a nomination form, or collect one from Centre Management or any of our fashion and beauty retailers. Entries will close Sunday 11 April 2010. Winners will be announced Monday 15 March 2010. Judging by our panel of style leaders, Sue McKindlay (Marketing Manager St Ives Village), Liz Evans (fashion event coordinator), Paula Gyaneshwar (personal stylist), Kam Wong (International Make Up Artist) and Ronny Gregorian (couturier and accessory retailer). Open for anyone aged 8 – 80 years. No experience necessary. Nominate yourself, or someone who inspires you!

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Thursday 29 April, 6 – 9pm
Seasonal Style Showcase and VIP shopping event

This season we aim to create a whole new feel that does not limit the number of guests that can attend. The new style event will incorporate fashion showcases on mini stages throughout the night as well as merchandise displays and café package offers.

There will be 4 style podiums located around the centre with 8 fashion showings over the 6 – 8.30pm period with each fashion retailer showcased twice.

Each style podium will also have a beauty bar element where our beauty and hair retailers will demonstrate their style directions and offer on the spot pamper sessions.

Guests will receive a welcome drink and canapés on arrival plus a guest bag with the Fashion and Beauty Rewards Book (your special offers) including one night only vouchers for dining, fashion and beauty. Entertainment with a 60’s theme will delight all guests throughout the night.

The cost to attend the event is just $16 per person ($14 per person for bookings of 6 or more) with $10 per ticket donated to St Edmunds Secondary School Wahroonga.

Tickets go on sale from Monday March 15 until Sunday April 25th. No limits apply.

Eddies Under Construction
The funds raised from this event will support St Edmunds in their continuing improvements to the campus to create a leading educational environment for secondary students with vision impairment and other special needs.

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25 – 27 March 2010

VIP Night, Thursday 25 March, 6pm – 8pm
Join us for another VIP event in the Market Room - delightful tastings and surprising specials. This extended tasting event will also provide registered guests with a sample bag full of special incentives and special offers on the night.

Register from 1 March until 24 March at The Village Concierge to instantly receive your VIP Market Room discount card. Wine tastings and door prizes. Proudly sponsored by McCarrolls Volkswagen and Franklins.

Tastings and specials will continue daily on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm daily.

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The Mad Hatters Tea Party
Thursday 1 April, 5pm – 7pm
A special invitation will be sent out to all current members of the Birthday Club very soon. Click here and join now to be invited.

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Check out the Kids Page for all the fun activities on at St Ives Village these school holidays!

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All details correct at time of upload, subject to change without notice.