Coffee Shop

Where the cuppas are cheap and the smiles are free.

 Tucked away in Bates Arcade, the centre, featuring a cafe is possibly Jannali's best kept secret. If not the Shire's.
 It's been described as a handy haven casual drop-in centre for nearby residents, local workers, shoppers, busy mums or people on the move to and from the station.
 The centre has an interesting history.....Originally a 1960's disco, complete with psychedelic paint, lights and noisy music. Today it's a quite oasis where you can sample a wide range of snacks and sandwiches and enjoy a cuppa at what has to be Sydney's best prices.
 On your way there, take some time out to look at the mural on the TAB wall, painted in 1961 by Cliff 'Sandy' Bryan, it is an interpretation of how Jannali received its name. In the local aboriginal language Jannali meant "Place of the Moon".
 The centre also has a wide selection of greeting cards for all occasions, including birthday and Christmas - again at prices so low, they have to be seen to be believed.
 Open during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 and Saturday, 9.30 to 11.30, the cafe can be found in Bates Arcade, opposite the TAB.

 If two heads are better than one, imagine how much more effective a whole group of heads could be!
But that's how much brainpower you need to harness if you're attempting to answer the BIG questions of life.
 Questions such as 'What is the point of living?', 'What happens when I die?' and 'How do we deal with guilt?'
 The 'Alpha Course' is a getting together of everyday people, one day a week for ten or so weeks, in the informal atmosphere of 'The Centre at Jannali'.
 Each week, following a meal, there's a prepared talk that looks at topics, ranging from Healing, Guidance & Direction, followed by a discussion where all participants can ask questions and have a say. After running many successful Alpha Courses we can guarentee that Alpha is also great fun, and an opportunity to really get to know people.
 And if you're new to all this 'big question' stuff, or feel as if you've never had a forum where you could ask questions without feeling threatened, then Alpha is for you.
 Another Community Service provided by 'The Centre at Jannali'.

 Research shows that being overweight can add to your risk of heart disease and othe serious illnesses. But on your own the task can seem daunting and uninteresting.
 Our weekly 'Weigh of Life' classes are designed to bring together a small group of women, with the one common goal - to help each other live a healthier life through a commonsense attitude to permanent weight loss.
 Each meeting is informal, non judgemental, a place where women of all ages can feel comfortable and accepted.
 Each meeting is full of useful information designed to separate the fact from fiction about weight loss, provide practical instruction on weight loss, some recipes and tips, and good old fashioned neighbourly support. Together we can achieve far more than ever could alone.
Time: 4 30pm
When: Every Wednesday
Where: The Centre, Jannali
Cost: $2
Coffee and lo-cal snacks also provided.