Outings include live theatre, day trips to places of interest and two to five day trips. Invitations to join with us are often extended to partners and friends.
Below – AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS TO JOIN TWO COMMITTEE LADIES FOR COFFEE AT A LOCAL CAFE ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON’S 2023
Upon the mention of having our own swap a book library Margaret A. donated a trolly made by her husband. Jenny one of our very prolific readers added many of her books. Our members swap and donate books regularly. The library has become a great success. (Below Jenny rolling out the library).
Interest Groups
Open to club members. Interest Groups exist for members who would like to spend quality time with like-minded members. The number of members in each group differs depending on the activity.
Book Club: Meet 3rd Monday of the month 2 pm-4 pm are spent in good company discussing our assigned book. Followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
Dine and Discussion: Meet 4th Friday monthly 2 pm-4 pm. Discuss topical news item in members’ homes. Other months lunch out during a day trip.
Gardening: Buttercups Meet 4th Thursday of the month 10.00 am. Meetings are held in member’s homes. Other meetings are trip’s e.g. A large variety of parks, gardens, and nurseries.
The Gardening Group had a lovely morning at “The Big Bouquet” Healesville. April 2023.
Morning coffee and cake followed by time feeding the alpacas before viewing the information area and hot house where the gerberas are grown.
The ladies took a while to walk back out through the gift shop, but that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?
Margaret A.
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I T For Fun: Meet 10:30 am 2nd Wednesday each month. Venue Bayswater Library. This group provides support for ladies with iPads endeavoring to keep “up to date” with modern technology. This is a friendly, easy way to learn.
Knit and Natter: Meet 10am. 3rd Thursday each month in a member’s home.
Below the Knit and Natter Group having a very happy meeting knitting squares which are made into rugs for the the homeless women in the Eastern suburbs . The ladies also knit for the Women’s Shelter in Alice Springs, singlets for babies have proved very popular , the slightly older children asked if they could have singlets also. All smiles the ladies are now knitting stripes and brightly coloured tops, they are enjoying being able to help out.
Mahjong: Meet twice monthly 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 12:30 pm – 4 pm In a local venue. Ladies take along their lunch enjoying a chat before play begins. Beginners are most welcome.
Pot luck: Meet 3rd Tuesday monthly at 10.30 am.
Join our group for a monthly Pot luck gathering where everyone brings their ideas along. This is a perfect opportunity to attend functions, share ideas and make new friends.
Quilting: Meet monthly 4th Monday 1-30 pm-4 pm in a member’s home. Our ladies welcome novices as well as experienced quilters.
Walking Group: Meet 2nd Friday of the month 10.15am. Venue Bowls Club carpark. Followed by lunch in Heathmont.
