Youth “fit for life” at Belmore PCYC
Tuesday, 23 June 2020(Photo was taken prior to Covid-19 social distancing measures) 6am might be an early start for most teenagers but it has brought about positive change to participants in Belmore Police Citizens and Youth Club’s (PCYC) Fit for Life program. The early morning youth intervention weekly program, funded by a $8,580 donation from Canterbury League Club,
Dancing their way to a healthier self
Friday, 5 June 2020(Photo was taken prior to Covid-19 social distancing measures) Proving that age is no barrier, a group of seniors from Canterbury City Community Centre enthusiastically showed off their twinkle toes in salsa dancing thanks to a $6,500 donation from Canterbury League Club. The dance program, taught by Salsa4Seniors, brought participants together to learn salsa fundamentals
Canterbury reopens to the community
Wednesday, 3 June 2020It has been 70 days since Canterbury shut its doors to comply with NSW Government’s response to Covid-19…but we are back and proud to be of service to our local community once more! Last week, Canterbury League Club was excited to welcome Members, guests and staff back to our venues including The Lakemba Club and
Canterbury AGM 2020 Update
Tuesday, 19 May 2020On Wednesday 22 March 2020, the Club held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online where the results of the election for Directors were announced. The six incumbent directors were all returned – George Coorey (President), Peter Callaghan (Vice President), John Ballesty, Paul Dunn, Steve Mortimer OAM and Peter Winchester. The existing Board will be joined
Canterbury cooking for the homeless through lockdown
Tuesday, 19 May 2020COVID-19 isn’t dampening Canterbury’s community spirits in the least – last month Canterbury chefs and staff did their bit for the homeless by cooking hot meals and providing sandwiches, fruits and drinks. The freshly-prepared meals were picked up by local Punchbowl group, Maronites on Mission, later that night to be distributed to people living rough
Newborn babies enjoying new hospital bathing room
Monday, 20 April 2020Within days of being born, a new baby enjoys their first bath – a precious and special moment for families and new parents. This is now a reality for parents at Canterbury Hospital after Canterbury League Club’s donation of $57,000 was put to good use to build a brand-new baby bathing room in their maternity
Book your school into Canterbury’s Swim Safety Program
Tuesday, 10 March 2020Canterbury League Club, in partnership with Canterbury-Bankstown Council and Royal Life Saving NSW, would like to invite all Year 4 students of local government primary schools to participate in our Canterbury Aquatic Survival Skills Program 2020. The initiative, currently in its fourth year running, has been designed by industry experts to specifically introduce and equip
Congratulations Pat Wesley
Thursday, 5 March 2020Pack your bags Pat Wesley because you and a friend are heading to Vegas! Congratulations from everyone at Canterbury.
Meet Rhys Wolloghan From I.T
Thursday, 27 February 2020For a large organisation like Canterbury the Information Technology (IT) department plays an important role in ensuring a smooth user experience for all Members, guests and staff. In this digitally-connected era, we are constantly surrounded by electronic appliances, the internet, computers and mobile phones – and if it has a circuit board inside it, then
Congratulations to Bilal Abbas
Friday, 21 February 2020Congratulations to Member Bilal Abbas who last night won $10,000. $40,000 has been given away this week over 4 big night. Stay tuned for our next major promotion which will be announced soon.