SOPMCAEvents
From English Corner and cultural celebrations to civic visits and environmental action — explore upcoming and recent SOPMCA events across the Sydney Olympic Peninsula.
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Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
A hands-on cultural session at WWP Library celebrating Dragon Boat traditions — wrapping zongzi together, sharing stories, and connecting neighbours from across the peninsula.
NSW Parliament House, Sydney
More than 40 SOPMCA members and volunteers visited NSW Parliament House for a civic learning experience, strengthening community understanding of public life and government in NSW. The visit was acknowledged by Donna Davis MP.
Wentworth Point Library
SOPMCA's English Corner combined practical English learning with NSW Road Safety Week — vocabulary, conversation, and safety leaflets shared at the table.
Wentworth Point Community Centre
Face-to-face conversation with a native English teacher — learn the English of everyday life. Wednesdays 10–11am at Wentworth Point. Term 2 dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 May and 3, 10, 17, 24 June 2026. Materials fee per term: members $10, non-members $15. Members get one free trial session. Scan the QR on the flyer to register. Contact: sopmca.info@gmail.com.
Wentworth Point Library
SOPMCA welcomed Councillor Patricia Prociv (Rosehill Ward) to a special English Corner session, connecting local language learning with community leadership and civic conversation.
Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
SOPMCA brought Lunar New Year celebrations into English Corner, blending language practice with cultural sharing.
Wentworth Point Library
SOPMCA opened a new term of English Corner, helping residents practise English, meet neighbours, and build confidence in daily conversation.
Wentworth Point Community Centre
Face-to-face conversation with a native English teacher — learn the English of everyday life. Wednesdays 10–11am at Wentworth Point. Term 1 dates: 4, 11, 18, 25 February and 4, 11, 18, 25 March 2026. Materials fee per term: members $10, non-members $15. Members get one free trial session. Scan the QR on the flyer to register. Contact: sopmca.info@gmail.com.
Wentworth Point Library
English Corner returned for a new term — practise English through friendly conversation and cultural exchange with neighbours.
Chinese Games Meetup 中华游戏聚会 — December
Burwood Library & Community Hub, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Monthly Chinese Games Meetup at Burwood Library — strategy games, new friends, and brain-training fun for Chinese speakers. Tuesday 9 December 2025, 10am–12pm. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Narrabeen Lagoon, Northern Beaches — meet Rhodes Station Platform 1 or Chatswood Bus Stand A
An 8.6km flat-and-easy loop around Narrabeen Lagoon — Bilarong Reserve, Pipeclay Point, Middle Creek and the Boatshed Cafe. 9:00am–4:00pm. Free for SOPMCA members; $2 for non-members.
Chinese Games Meetup 中华游戏聚会 — November
Burwood Library & Community Hub, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Monthly Chinese Games Meetup at Burwood Library — meet new friends, enjoy strategy games and stimulate the brain. Tuesday 11 November 2025, 10am–12pm.
Mobile Photography Class 手机摄影课
Wentworth Point Library
Members-only mobile photography class at Wentworth Point Library — learn how to take great photos with your phone and get hands-on AI photo-editing guidance. Thursday 23 October 2025, 10:30am–12:00pm. Free for SOPMCA members.
Wentworth Point Community Centre
Term 4 English Corner with a native English teacher — practise everyday "life English" face-to-face. Wednesdays 10–11am. Members $10 / non-members $15. Limited spots — scan the QR to register.
Chinese Games Meetup 中华游戏聚会 — October
Burwood Library & Community Hub, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Monthly Chinese Games Meetup at Burwood Library — strategy games, new friends and brain-training fun. Tuesday 14 October 2025, 10am–12pm.
Chinese Games Meetup 中华游戏聚会 — August
Burwood Library & Community Hub, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Monthly Chinese Games Meetup at Burwood Library — strategy games, new friends and brain-training fun. Tuesday 12 August 2025, 10am–12pm.
Gambling Harm & Mental Health — Cantonese Info Session
Burwood Library, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Free Cantonese-language information session at Burwood Library — meet others from your community and learn about gambling harm, mental health, financial wellbeing, and NSW support services. Thursday 31 July 2025, 6–7pm. Free tea & refreshments provided. 18+ only. Funded through the Community Benefit Payment Scheme, Sydney Local Health District.
Wentworth Point Library
English Corner returned for a new term — practise English through fun conversations and cultural exchange with neighbours.
Burwood — venue confirmed on registration
Sip coffee, speak English, make friends! A friendly drop-in English chat over coffee — multicultural conversation on light, easy topics. Free for SOPMCA members and local Burwood residents; coffee and tea provided. Limited spots — scan the QR to register. Funded by Burwood Council.
Burwood
Join our dance class and discover how to express yourself through movement and joy — free traditional dance training every Thursday 1–3pm in Burwood. Members only.
Burwood Library & Community Hub, 2 Conder Street, Burwood
A fun-filled multicultural day of classic Chinese games — Go (Wei qi), Chinese Chess (Xiang qi), Guandan, Chinese Checkers (Tiao qi) and Military Chess (Jun qi). Beginners welcome. Light morning tea provided. Tuesday 12 November 2024, 10:00am–12:00pm. Free — booking essential. In partnership with Burwood Council.
Penfold Room, Woodstock, 22 Church St, Burwood
Chat with your friendly local police officers and learn valuable tips on how to keep your home safe, ask questions, and build a stronger relationship with the local police team. In partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Australasia, Burwood Council and NSW Police Force.
Level 2 / 165 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
A hands-on introduction to two iconic Chinese string instruments — the pipa and the guzheng — with live demonstration and try-it-yourself time.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for August 2024 — kept as an archive resource alongside individual event pages.
Rhodes
A guided sound bath led by Master Christal using Tibetan singing bowls and crystal bowls — lie back, breathe, and let resonant tones reset your nervous system. Two 40-minute sessions. Free for SOPMCA / Dukees members, AUD$5 for non-members. In partnership with The Duke EDC.
Burwood Library and Hub
SOPMCA partnered with Duke EDU to host three parenting lectures at Burwood Library — practical educational advice and insights for local families.
Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
SOPMCA and WWP Library collaborated on a dumpling and zongzi workshop, introducing the community to the traditional Chinese story of Dragon Boat Festival — wrapping zongzi together while connecting with culture and neighbours.
Cooper Park and Diamond Bay, Bondi
A school-holiday hiking outing exploring Cooper Park and Diamond Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs — coastal views, fresh air, and good company.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for July 2024.
Burwood Council
SOPMCA was honoured with a grant from Burwood Council, recognising the association's contribution to local community life and supporting future programs across the peninsula.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for June 2024.
Henley Park, Enfield
Every Saturday at 8 AM, join Homebush Boys volunteers and SOPMCA neighbours for a Walk & Talk session — a friendly outdoor catch-up to start the weekend.
Meeting room, Wentworth Point Library (Level 2)
Free SOPMCA Traditional Chinese Medicine lecture with Haolin Xie of Healing Hands Health Services — causes and types of coughing, how to deal with it, the Yin–Yang and Five Elements characteristics of the lungs, and pediatric tuina techniques teaching. Sunday 5 May 2024, 3–5pm. Funded by the Parramatta ClubGRANTS Scheme.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for May 2024.
Children enjoyed school-holiday puzzle sessions with parents and grandparents — quiet, social, intergenerational play.
Sydney Olympic Park — Intersection of Showground Rd and Grand Parade (close to Exhibition Hall 5)
Free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong session for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day — public participation with guided instruction, all welcome, just turn up. Saturday 27 April 2024, 8:00–9:30am at Sydney Olympic Park.
Rhodes Community Centre, 63 Blaxland Rd, Rhodes NSW 2138
SOPMCA & Team DI Jigsaw Puzzle Workshop — Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10:00–11:30am. Free community session for grandparents to bring grandkids and play together. Funded by the Parramatta ClubGRANTS Scheme.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for April 2024.
SOPMCA celebrated Holi with the community — colour, music, food, and connection across cultures.
PHIVE, Parramatta CBD
SOPMCA members visited PHIVE — the award-shortlisted civic building in Parramatta CBD — exploring innovative public-space design.
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library Forecourt
Songs from the Sky — Stories of the River, an immersive outdoor theatre and song performance at Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library Forecourt. Free community event with families gathered on the forecourt lawn.
Wentworth Point Pedestrian Bridge / Parramatta
SOPMCA members worked together on Clean Up Australia Day, cleaning the Bennelong Bridge area and surrounding Parramatta locations — collecting over 940 kg of rubbish.
SOPMCA was honoured to be invited to share insights and experiences at a national volunteering forum hosted with Amanda Rishworth MP.
Monthly schedule of SOPMCA community events for March 2024.
Wentworth Point Market
Dozens of SOPMCA volunteers braved the summer sun to set up a free calligraphy teaching point at WWP Market — including an 86-year-old master sharing his craft.
Burwood Community Centre
100+ new migrants from many cultural backgrounds gathered at Burwood Community Centre to celebrate Lunar New Year, share dumplings, and learn about Chinese culture — supported by Metro Assist, SBS, and Burwood Council.
WPCCL — Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library
Free guided sound bath for SOPMCA members with Master Christal. Two sessions on Wednesday 7 February 2024 at WPCCL — 12:30–13:00 and 13:15–13:45.
Wentworth Point Market (WWP)
SOPMCA's community charity market from 9 AM – 2 PM — clothing, books, toys, accessories, and household items, supporting local families and Lunar New Year giving.
Orange Grocery WWP, Wentworth Point
Free community calligraphy experience, 10am–1pm, hand-writing the character '福' (Fu) to convey blessings and positivity for the Lunar New Year.
Wentworth Point Library
1:00–3:30pm lecture and hands-on experience with guest speaker Juanmei Qian (Huzhou) — Member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the Chinese Poetry Society. Free for SOPMCA members; AUD$5 material fee for non-members. Funded by Parramatta ClubGRANTS.
SOP Wharf, Sydney Olympic Park
Free Qi Gong in the community — experience meditation in motion. Thursday 28 December at 8am at SOP Wharf. All skill levels welcome.
SOPMCA's community Christmas Market — a celebration of giving, sharing, and connection across the Sydney Olympic Peninsula.
Spit to Manly Community Walk
Sydney Harbour
A SOPMCA community walking outing from The Spit to Manly along Sydney's iconic harbour foreshore.