tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28095161348109260782024-03-18T20:48:43.315+11:00CPSA Dapto SeniorsThe club for all Dapto and Illawarra Pensioners and Retirees.CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-29736690071676578932024-02-23T14:02:00.008+11:002024-02-27T12:55:42.838+11:00March Meetings<p> There are two meetings in March (as there are every month) on the 2nd and 4th Thursday.</p><p>ie <b>14th March and 28th March</b></p><p></p><p>Our meetings still start at 10:30am in Heininger Hall but be sure to come early to get your free copy of <i>The Senior </i>newspaper, buy your raffle tickets, browse the trade table for bargains and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you chat to friends.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Speaker </h3><p style="text-align: left;">At the meeting on the <b>28th March </b>we have a very important speaker talking to us about <i>Seniors' Rights</i> - this should be of interest to all members.</p><p>See you there...<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-3797119761920242562023-12-07T15:41:00.001+11:002023-12-07T15:41:28.669+11:00See You in 2024<p> Our last meeting for 2023 has been held (though our activities will continue on for a couple more weeks).</p><p>We thank you for your support and wish you:</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A<br />Very<br />Merry Christmas<br />and a<br />Happy New Year</span></h1><p>Our first meeting of 2024 is to be held on 25th January 2024 - usual time, usual place.</p><p>See you then!<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-29272641366756355082023-11-25T14:38:00.002+11:002023-11-25T14:38:57.112+11:00The Last Meeting of 2023<p> The year has just flown past but the club's last meeting for the year is on the <b>7th December</b>, usual time, usual place.</p><p>The meeting is also your last chance to get your <i>Christmas Lunch</i> ticket. The lunch will be held on the <b>14th
December</b> in the Laurel Room at Heininger House. There is will be a
raffle, a singalong and a quiz, it should be fun.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">A change in 2024 <br /></h3><p>Remember there is a big change to the meetings in 2024, there
will be two meetings each month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month with the first meeting of the year on <b>25th January</b>. </p><p>Please
also remember that annual fees are due in January as well, please try to have
the right money ($15pp) as it makes life for our membership
co-ordinator so much easier. There will be a list of next year's
meeting dates available at the last meeting as well as on the <i>Club Activities</i> page of this web site.</p><p>Have a very Merry Christmas, we look forward to seeing you all next year.<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-23558967329698758052023-08-19T16:08:00.004+10:002023-08-19T16:14:33.441+10:00A Change for 2024<p>At a recent meeting a slight change was made to our meeting dates for 2024.</p>
<p>As you probably know our meetings currently occur every fortnight, this poses problems for some members who have groups that meet, for example, on the first Thursday of the month. At certain times of the year they cannot attend meetings because our meetings clash with theirs.</p>
<p>It used to be a thing that our meetings coincided with "<i>Pension Day</i>" but these days pensions are paid out on just about every day of the fortnight so that term has lost its meaning. It was also difficult to know when the first or last meeting of the year would occur.</p>
<p>A change was proposed by the committee and ratified by the members that from 2024 meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The first meeting of the year will always be the 4th meeting in January and the last will be held on the 2nd Thursday in December. It will mean that there will be a couple of less meetings each year because three meetings in a month can never occur - for example this occurred in August with meetings on the 3rd, 17th and 31st of the month.</p>
<p>As stated this will commence in 2024 until then meetings will continue every fortnight for the rest of this year.</p>
<p>Our next meeting is on the<b> 31st August</b> at 10.30am.</p>
<p>See you there...</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-37513146630764283202023-07-22T16:04:00.000+10:002023-07-22T16:04:38.110+10:00Next Meeting - 3rd August 2023<p> The next meeting is on the 3rd August 2023 please try to attend.</p><p>Come early because that is when you get to meet other members, buy a raffle ticket, check out the goods for sale on the trade table and join everyone for a cup of tea and a biscuit.</p><p>The actual meeting only usually lasts for about half an hour, the rest of the morning is spent socialising. <br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">The AGM</h2><p style="text-align: left;">The AGM was held at our last meeting - only 25 members attended out of a total membership of nearly 120. This is very disappointing. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Were it not for a couple of volunteers who put their hand up at the very last minute to take on essential roles in the running of your club the branch came perilously close to closing down.</p><p style="text-align: left;">If there is no committee, there is no club, if there is no club there are no free rooms provided for your hobby or interests and there is no public liability insurance for your protection. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Please make the effort to attend our regular meetings, no one pretends that these meetings are exciting but they are essential for the continued well being of the branch. There are only a couple each month. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">You could win up to $60 in the raffle so it is worth your while attending.<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-27690878865755536102023-07-03T15:20:00.002+10:002023-07-03T15:20:34.445+10:00Next Meeting - 6th July<p> </p><p>The next branch meeting is on the 6th July in Heninger Hall. All members are encouraged to attend.</p><p>There will be a demonstration of the defibrillator equipment by a member of council staff.<br /></p><p>Come early for a cup of tea and a biscuit, browse the trade table for a bargain and chat to friends.</p><p>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30am.</p><p>See you there...</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">AGM </h2><p style="text-align: left;">The branch AGM will be held on the 20th July.</p><p style="text-align: left;">All positions will be declared vacant please consider standing for a committee position to keep our club strong<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-14627965873324408712023-06-18T15:30:00.001+10:002023-06-18T15:30:41.552+10:00Next Meeting - 22nd June 2023<h2 style="text-align: left;"> The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul><li>Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three terrific cash prizes.<br /></li><li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
</li><li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
</li><li>Pick up a free copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> when they are available.
</li><li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the
various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring
up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the
club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members
at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact
details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p><p>See you there... <br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-88546965572504691192023-06-04T04:06:00.002+10:002023-06-04T04:06:41.658+10:00 Next Meeting - 8th June 2023<p>The next branch meeting is on the 8th June in Heninger Hall. All members are encouraged to attend.</p><p>Come early for a cup of tea and a biscuit, browse the trade table for a bargain and chat to friends.</p><p>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30am.</p><p>See you there...<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-36351889429342491762023-01-15T20:19:00.000+11:002023-01-15T20:19:18.367+11:00 First Meeting of 2023<h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><p>The first meeting of 2023 with be held in the hall on the 19th January 2023.</p><p>Membership fees will be due - still only $15</p><p>See you there...<br /></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-10958973560228103072021-11-01T09:50:00.006+11:002021-11-10T11:31:42.863+11:00Next Meeting & a Pie and Peas NightThe secretary has organised one last meeting for 2021. <div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"> 9th December 2021 <br /> Usual time, usual place
</h3><div><br /></div><div>This will be followed by a <i>Pie and Peas Lunch</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Details to follow.</div><div><i><br /></i></div>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-35657314019666549302020-06-29T13:53:00.001+10:002020-06-29T13:53:47.943+10:00Covid-19 Update<p>Due to the unavailability of the Ribbonwood Centre there will be no meetings of Dapto Seniors until <strong>August</strong>.</p><p>Further information will be provided as available.</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-22780054195143715142020-04-02T11:05:00.001+11:002020-04-02T11:06:28.295+11:00Covid-19 Pandemic<h1><br></h1><h1><br></h1><h1 align="center"><font style="font-weight: normal;">All meetings and activities of Dapto Seniors are cancelled until (at least) July.</font></h1><p align="center">Please watch this space for notice of resumption of events.</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-26497614758465969562019-12-15T20:51:00.001+11:002019-12-15T20:51:17.037+11:00First Meeting 2020<p align="center"><font size="7">The first meeting of 2020 is on:</font></p><p align="center"><font size="7">23rd January</font></p><p align="left"><font size="3">Membership fees are due. See you then.</font></p><p><font size="7"></font></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-49262117644844873972019-11-12T22:04:00.001+11:002019-11-12T22:07:42.314+11:00Next Meeting - 14th November 2019<h2>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
<li>Book a computer lesson
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p><h3>Christmas Lunch</h3><p>The branch’s Christmas Lunch will take place on the <strong>13th December 2019</strong> and tickets go on sale at this meeting. Still only $20 for a two course lunch in the Sinclair Room at Dapto Leagues Club.</p><h3>Christmas Concert</h3><p>The Christmas Concert takes place in Heininger Hall at 1.30pm on the <strong>9th December 2019</strong>. All are welcome. A $2 coin or a pink note donation is appreciated at the door. Lots of lucky door prizes.</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-20410374810959538512019-09-14T14:56:00.001+10:002019-09-14T15:05:08.164+10:00September Activities<h2>
Spring Concert</h2>
The club’s Spring Concert was a great success and the Concert Group performed before a full hall. It was a wonderful afternoon enjoyed by everyone that attended.<br />
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Fathers’ Day Lunch</h2>
There was a smaller gathering for the club’s lunch held at Dapto Leagues Club upstairs in the Sinclair Room. The two course meal was excellent and afterwards there was the usual door prize draw when everybody went home with a gift.<br />
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The next lunch is at Christmas when we expect a much bigger gathering.<br />
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Next Meeting – 19th September 2019</h2>
<h3>
The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h3>
Don't forget to come early:<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
</li>
<li>Book a computer lesson
</li>
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
</li>
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
</li>
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
</li>
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
</li>
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li>
</ul>
During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.<br />
The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.<br />
New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-73444918913816328402019-08-09T17:42:00.001+10:002019-08-13T20:03:46.042+10:00AGM–22nd August 2019<p>Yes, another year has passed and it is time for the <em>Dapto Branch of Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association of NSW Inc</em> to hold its AGM.</p><p>On the 22nd August we will hear the annual report from our outgoing President about the activities and achievements that the branch has enjoyed during the past year, also the Treasurer will give a full report on the branch’s audited financial position. The President will then declare all positions vacant and ask the Returning Officer to hold an election for the new branch committee.</p><p>If you haven’t nominated for a position yet it is still not too late, the branch secretary will accept nominations right up until the start of the meeting at 10.30am. You can nominate yourself for any position, all you need is two other branch members to second you so don’t be shy.</p><p>After the AGM we will continue with our normal fortnightly meeting including the draw of our terrific raffle with its $80 of cash prizes to be won each fortnight.</p><h2>Our Lunch Venue</h2><p>Some members have expressed a desire that in future we hold all our lunches at <em>Kembla Grange Golf Club</em>, indeed it is a very nice setting for such an event. Unfortunately, as our lunch organiser found out, the cost is prohibitive with the price being nearly twice that of a similar lunch at Dapto Leagues Club. Sorry Folks…</p><p>Never mind, our four lunches will still be as enjoyable as they have been in the past, in fact the next lunch is not far away - on the 13th September - tickets will be on sale at the next meeting. Still only $20 for members – do join us..</p><h2>Social Day Out</h2><p>We will be having another Social Day Out this year on the 11th October. Watch this space for more information very soon.</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-36117826096840887202019-08-05T18:05:00.001+10:002019-08-05T18:07:17.169+10:00Next Meeting–8th August 2019<h2>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a fantastic $50 cash prize with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
<li>Book a computer lesson
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p>
<h1>AGM</h1><p>Don’t forget that the AGM is on the<strong> 22nd August 2019</strong> so this is nearly your last opportunity to nominate for a position on the committee for 2019–2010 year. Don’t wait to be asked; you can nominate yourself - just fill in the nomination form and ask two other members to sign it for you. Don’t be shy, your club needs you.</p><h1>How to Kill A Branch</h1><p>
The following is a guide on how to kill a club:</p><ul><li>
Decline all offices and committee appointments: You're too busy - Then offer vociferous advice on how to do things.</li><li>Don't work: It's not your concern - Then complain because the Branch has stagnated or facilities are not ready.</li><li>Don't get involved: That's for the committee - Then complain about the lack of organisation.</li><li>Don't initiate new ideas: That requires thinking - Then play devil's advocate to those submitted by others.</li><li>Don't participate beyond your dues: They are too high anyway - Then complain about poor financial management.</li><li>Don't encourage others to become members: That's selling - Then complain about membership not growing.</li><li>Don't read news letters or notices: They are not important - Then complain you're never kept informed.</li><li>Don't volunteer your talents: That's ego fulfilling - Then complain you're never asked and never appreciated.</li></ul><p>
You may have read this & had a little laugh, but look at it in a serious light & it drives home the need for the whole membership of the branch to become involved to ensure its success, or simply its survival. </p><h1>Birthday Lunch</h1><p>Our 57th Birthday Lunch was a great success. Forty five members sat down to a splendid meal at Kembla Grange Golf Club –afterwards many members said how much they enjoyed themselves. Our lunch organiser deserves our congratulations, Jackie does a wonderful job.</p><p>See you at the next meeting…</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-29566447138023700772019-06-27T20:27:00.000+10:002019-06-27T20:31:13.423+10:00Some Important Dates.<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "serif";">At the
meeting on the 27<sup>th</sup> June 2019 members were advised of some important
dates.</span><br />
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<h3>
Birthday Lunch</h3>
The Dapto
Branch’s Birthday Lunch will take place on <i>1<sup>st</sup>
August</i> at Kembla Grange Golf Club. As usual members will enjoy a two course
meal, good company and a massive lucky door prize draw.<br />
The lunch
is subsidised by the club and once again only costs members $20. Tickets for
the lunch will go on sale at the next two meetings on the <i>11<sup>th</sup> and 25<sup>th</sup> July</i>. Hope to see you there.<br />
<h3>
Annual General Meeting</h3>
The club’s
AGM will take place on the 22<sup>nd</sup> August 2019. This is a little later
than usual but was necessary for medical reasons. All positions will be
declared vacant and members are encouraged to put their names forward for any
of the important positions that keep our club running. Nomination forms will be
available at the next meeting so please consider standing.<br />
<h3>
CPSA Annual Conference</h3>
The CPSA
Annual Conference and AGM will take place on the <i>29<sup>th</sup> and 30<sup>th</sup> October 2019</i> at Rydges Hotel, Sydney. Dapto Seniors can send three delegates
and three observers to this conference. Delegates will be elected at our AGM in August so
please consider standing and representing the branch at the CPSA Annual
Conference.<br />
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Next Meeting</h3>
The next
meeting is on 11<sup>th</sup> July at the usual time in Heininger
Hall we look forward to seeing you there – don’t forget to come early for a
chat, a cup of tea, buy your raffle tickets and look at the bargains on the
trade table.<br />
New members
are always welcome and there are plenty of activities during the week for
members. Click on the “<i>Club Activities</i>”
tab above for more details.CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-23853406981198362172019-06-24T16:59:00.000+10:002019-07-29T10:08:18.016+10:00Next Meeting - 27th June 2019<h2>
The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
Don't forget to come early:<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
</li>
<li>Book a computer lesson
</li>
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
</li>
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
</li>
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
</li>
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
</li>
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li>
</ul>
During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.<br />
The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.<br />
New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-24886572227397993832019-03-29T11:27:00.001+11:002019-03-29T11:27:37.842+11:00Next Meeting–4th April 2019
<h2>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
<li>Book a computer lesson
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p><p>There will be a short report on the Bi Annual Licensee meeting with the Ribbonwood Centre management</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p><h2>Upcoming events</h2><p><strong>Mothers’ Day Lunch</strong> – 9th May 2019 – Tickets on sale soon. Still only $20 to members for a three course meal.</p><p><strong>Mothers’ Day Concert</strong> – 13th May at 1.30pm - all are invited</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-71808607282543451542019-02-20T10:21:00.001+11:002019-02-20T10:21:15.177+11:00Next Meeting–21st February 2019<h2>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</h2>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
<li>Book a computer lesson
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p>
<h2>Bus Trips</h2>
<p>The next bus trip is on the 4th March called <b>Art and Chocolate</b>, a trip to the wonderful Casula Powerhouse Art Centre and the Darrell Lea Chocolate factory outlet. Only $15 - get your ticket now.</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-84573846629005086222019-01-30T14:56:00.001+11:002019-01-30T14:57:52.956+11:00Next Meeting–7th February 2019<h3>The meeting starts at 10.30am</h3><p>…but be there early for a chat, a cup of tea, a biscuit or two, time to buy a raffle ticket (over $80 in cash given away at each meeting) and browse the trade table.</p><p>We are back in harness so our meetings are now held every fortnight. Most of our groups are meeting on their usual days, at their usual times and in their usual venues. There is something happening every day of the week.</p><p><a href="http://www.daptoseniors.org.au/p/activities.html" target="_blank">>>Click here for more details about our groups<<</a></p><h2>Membership Fee is now due:</h2><p>Membership is by calendar year so all memberships are now due. Envelopes/applications are available from Jackie - please have the correct money it makes life so much easier. Membership is still only $15 for the year you save that much by attending a couple of our wonderful subsidised lunches – we hold four each year at Dapto Leagues Club. </p><p>See you at the next meeting…</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-36858902188528414252019-01-21T22:51:00.001+11:002019-01-21T22:51:29.676+11:00Back in Action<h2>First Meeting of 2019</h2><h3>24th January 2019</h3><p>Yes, it is time! The club’s first meeting is this Thursday…</p><p>The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am</p>
<p>Don't forget to come early:</p>
<ul>
<li>Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
<li>Book a computer lesson
<li>Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
<li>Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
<li>Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
<li>Pick up a copy of <b>The Senior Newspaper</b> and/or <b>The Voice</b> when they are available.
<li>Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.
</li></ul>
<p>During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during <i>General Business</i> - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is <i>YOUR</i> club.</p>
<p>The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.</p>
<p>New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.</p><h3>2019 Membership Fee is Due</h3><p>Membership fees are due (unless you are a new member who joined after September 2018)</p><p>Annual Membership Fees for 2019 are still only $15, Envelopes are available before the meeting. Please make the Membership Coordinator’s job a little easier by bringing the correct money and filling out the details on the envelope. She will thank you for it.</p><p>See you there…</p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-80405412613007720992018-12-14T18:33:00.001+11:002018-12-15T23:10:28.411+11:00Farewell 2018!<p>2018 has ended as far as the activities of Dapto Seniors are concerned but we will be back in 2019 with all our regular activities.</p><h2>Christmas Lunch</h2><p>The final event of the year was the club’s Christmas Lunch held at Dapto Leagues Club where the staff always look after us very well.</p><p>The food was among the best of the year with duck, beef wellington, Christmas pudding and trifle on the menu. Between courses the draw for the beautiful quilt and the blanket made by the craft group was held. Thank you to everyone that took part.</p><p>After the food there was a lot of chatting as well as the lucky door prize draw – every attendee went home with a prize.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nXObOM7dA5o/XBNcrtNJVyI/AAAAAAAABas/dwSOFfadLpA7ZJHN5BmYkBTbHRsUOIcaQCHMYCw/s1600-h/181214%2B005%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BLunch%255B4%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="420" title="181214 005 Seniors Christmas Lunch" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="181214 005 Seniors Christmas Lunch" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IBIqUAcWY8A/XBNcsQRMvjI/AAAAAAAABaw/t-UaY3AX48s7pK4YpfNiOXckoWgNJYe3gCHMYCw/181214%2B005%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BLunch_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><h1 align="center">Merry Christmas</h1><h1 align="center">Happy New Year</h1><h1 align="center">to you all</h1><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNsbmBf7d_Q/XBNctM55HgI/AAAAAAAABa0/fClH-buTROkbOA5Ti3JdOLuQcTQKyRAsgCHMYCw/s1600-h/2018-07-02%2BG16%255B4%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="400" title="2018-07-02 G16" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2018-07-02 G16" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NZsNuHCe2Z0/XBNctnythgI/AAAAAAAABa4/m4KrSJxUO88fRMzpXGs0hzERZV-NV4BcQCHMYCw/2018-07-02%2BG16_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><h1>First Meeting of 2019</h1><p align="center"><font color="#0000ff" size="6">24th January 2019</font></p><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="2">See you then…</font></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809516134810926078.post-68194819316496802532018-11-30T18:50:00.001+11:002018-11-30T18:50:03.675+11:00Christmas Concert Success<h3>26th November 2018</h3><p>The Dapto Seniors’ Concert Group held their popular Christmas Concert at the end of November to an audience that packed Heininger Hall.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eU_8DdTMiBs/XADriLYNMzI/AAAAAAAABZQ/Y24-Mng-3toJ6PYds8NiaFMAKUghBOz_wCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B005%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B4%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="316" title="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OEFlHJ_cjyI/XADrjFpKPEI/AAAAAAAABZU/is1Ul2Avb4MOot3S__fzLxnChnwT2QCowCHMYCw/181126%2B005%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Everybody enjoyed the concert immensely - one of the sketches nearly brought the house down.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-79EG3a3qLtU/XADrjyp17CI/AAAAAAAABZY/XOuzHSgZR7gIU8Zzy7pyeAujNLi6KeU9QCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B022%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B4%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="315" title="Saucy!" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YffO0cey81Q/XADrkipZU6I/AAAAAAAABZc/lV1WhXZpLHQKIg7edJk17q3t_hd-14qywCHMYCw/181126%2B022%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>The choir was on song:</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GSb4TmG9in0/XADrlaQa_SI/AAAAAAAABZg/TNc6YUhXRRs2G3sp-uxWV8PUnd4XtVkMQCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B008%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B4%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="316" title="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D1mOPNhVsYk/XADrmP6b5wI/AAAAAAAABZk/-eWuh5kyjxoEUHzqSS65-sFAJYiAan8PACHMYCw/181126%2B008%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Afterwards there was the usual snack and Lucky Door prize draw.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-noIbKB6TK6w/XADrmp74-eI/AAAAAAAABZo/fV6aI6Krw_cSFZOCKr2nOwW_VFhjc2qhQCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B002%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B3%255D" target="_blank"><img width="244" height="139" title="An after concert snack for all" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kKxhxCXzoww/XADrneX3JZI/AAAAAAAABZs/23eAi-rYMrEGIndc8INqPImKyRzEiEwXgCHMYCw/181126%2B002%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--DEKUXkMM1Q/XADroAkvggI/AAAAAAAABZw/7m76wOHpiCwI563SUo0hQMkOxmepk2seQCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B017%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B3%255D" target="_blank"><img width="244" height="139" title="Some of the many lucky door prizes drawn after the concert." style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nj6OEZAeuGM/XADrowP51tI/AAAAAAAABZ0/A8_2lI7gmlU3vQWae6qWSW9Z2FP3NFuAACHMYCw/181126%2B017%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>A great time was had by all.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IGhPDjIpsTI/XADrpi5bI8I/AAAAAAAABZ4/Si-j0-zSYdAIWruu2E9IFFoSJaCXSFL3gCHMYCw/s1600-h/181126%2B011%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert%255B5%255D" target="_blank"><img width="558" height="316" title="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dapto Seniors Christmas Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zk-sdoC9024/XADrqYplGDI/AAAAAAAABZ8/2q7-A9q62uARKLL3EXUvp0q3PHAO47Y_ACHMYCw/181126%2B011%2BSeniors%2BChristmas%2BConcert_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Keep an eye out for our concerts in 2019. They will be a lot of fun.</p><h3>Join Us</h3><p>The Concert Group is just one of the many activities held at CPSA Dapto Seniors every day of the week – To find out more <a href="http://www.daptoseniors.org.au/p/activities.html" target="_blank"><<<Click Here>>></a></p><p>Why not join us? Look out for an announcement about next year’s first meeting.</p><p align="center"><em><font color="#0000ff">(Don’t forget to click on the photos for a larger version)</font></em></p>CPSA Dapto Seniorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626308209514606419noreply@blogger.com