September Activities

Spring Concert

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.

There were a lot of lovely door prizes drawn at the end of the concert

Fathers’ Day Lunch

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.

The next lunch is at Christmas when we expect a much bigger gathering.

Next Meeting – 19th September 2019

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.
The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.
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.

Next Meeting–8th August 2019

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a fantastic $50 cash prize with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

AGM

Don’t forget that the AGM is on the 22nd August 2019 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.

How to Kill A Branch

The following is a guide on how to kill a club:

• Decline all offices and committee appointments: You're too busy - Then offer vociferous advice on how to do things.
• Don't work: It's not your concern - Then complain because the Branch has stagnated or facilities are not ready.
• Don't get involved: That's for the committee - Then complain about the lack of organisation.
• Don't initiate new ideas: That requires thinking - Then play devil's advocate to those submitted by others.
• Don't participate beyond your dues: They are too high anyway - Then complain about poor financial management.
• Don't encourage others to become members: That's selling - Then complain about membership not growing.
• Don't read news letters or notices: They are not important - Then complain you're never kept informed.
• Don't volunteer your talents: That's ego fulfilling - Then complain you're never asked and never appreciated.

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.

Birthday Lunch

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.

See you at the next meeting…

Next Meeting–21st February 2019

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is on the 4th March called Art and Chocolate, a trip to the wonderful Casula Powerhouse Art Centre and the Darrell Lea Chocolate factory outlet. Only $15 - get your ticket now.

Next Meeting–7th February 2019

The meeting starts at 10.30am

…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.

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.

>>Click here for more details about our groups<<

Membership Fee is now due:

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.

See you at the next meeting…

Back in Action

First Meeting of 2019

24th January 2019

Yes, it is time! The club’s first meeting is this Thursday…

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

2019 Membership Fee is Due

Membership fees are due (unless you are a new member who joined after September 2018)

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.

See you there…

Christmas Concert Success

26th November 2018

The Dapto Seniors’ Concert Group held their popular Christmas Concert at the end of November to an audience that packed Heininger Hall.

Everybody enjoyed the concert immensely - one of the sketches nearly brought the house down.

The choir was on song:

Afterwards there was the usual snack and Lucky Door prize draw.

A great time was had by all.

Keep an eye out for our concerts in 2019. They will be a lot of fun.

Join Us

The Concert Group is just one of the many activities held at CPSA Dapto Seniors every day of the week – To find out more <<<Click Here>>>

Why not join us? Look out for an announcement about next year’s first meeting.

(Don’t forget to click on the photos for a larger version)

CPSA Annual Conference 2018

The Dapto Team

The afternoon before the conference the Dapto delegates and observers took the train to Sydney to book in at our accommodation. Afterwards we assembled at the nearby Great Southern Hotel for light refreshments and, for some, an evening meal.

During the evening we were joined by the members of the ABC Classic FM staff from all over the state in town for fun and frolics (one of whom kindly took this photo).

The CPSA Conference

On the following morning our delegates arrived at the conference venue bright eyed and bushy tailed to sign in at 8.30am.

Early on the first day they were very proud to witness a member of Dapto Seniors being presented with a well deserved Association Life Membership. The presentation was made by Dr Michael Wynne, a guest speaker.

The conference takes place over two days and frankly is shambolic,  it was very hard to hear or understand the Chairperson (our table was near the back as usual) and the proceedings certainly made our club meetings look very slick and well managed. However we muddled through and it has to be said the provided food was fine.

Our President once again gave his Bush Telegraph report about the activities at Dapto Branch of the CPSA including information about our craft group making laundry bags for the Defence Force  (Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags), he also mentioned our many weekly activities, this web site, our history and our brochure. He also gave a report on the activities of the South Coast Area Council.

The Guest Speakers

This year all the guest speakers were very good though, at times, it was hard to hear what they were saying or see the slides on the screen. Head Office is going to send out copies of the slides in the near future.

“Is Aged Care a failed system and what can we do about it?”
Presented by Dr Michael Wynne from Aged Care Crisis

“Why are energy prices so high?”
Presented by Thea Bray; Project Officer for Energy and Water within the Public Interest Advocacy Centre.

“Financial rights and vulnerabilities”
Presented by Diana Bernard from Seniors Rights Service

Report

At our next branch meeting on 15th November our President will make a full report about the conference and the ‘goings on’.

Birthday Lunch

Our Birthday Lunch, held at The Grange Golf Club was well attended.

The meal was delicious with a choice of beef or pork followed by desert of Apple Pie or Triffle.

Afterwards there was a door prize for everybody.

During the lunch the club was pleased to present a long time member with Branch Life Membership for her years of service to our club.

Next Meeting – 9th August 2018

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

AGM 2018

First we will hold our AGM when our President will report on the previous year’s events. There will also be a complete financial report from our treasurer.

Following these reports every committee position will be declared vacant and a new committee will be elected.

This is a very important process for our club, please make sure you attend.

The normal meeting will start immediately after the AGM

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a 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.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is this Monday to Cobbitty Winery and Warragamba Dam. The bus leaves at 8.15am.

Next Meeting–12th July 2018

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

Guest Speaker

At this meeting we are fortunate enough to have a speaker from the Nurses Federation who will be talking to us about Nursing Homes. She will address the many issues which people need to investigate when considering entering a nursing home.

Members will be able to ask questions. The committee is sure that members will find this speaker very interesting and informative having heard her speak at the CPSA Annual Conference last year. Make sure you attend and have your questions ready.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

AGM

Just a reminder - Our AGM will be held on the 9th August 2018 before our usual meeting. Nomination forms are available at the signing in table. Consider volunteering to help your club prosper.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is to Cobbitty and Warragamba. An old favourite – stock up with quality wine at ridiculously low prices, then marvel at the views and enjoy the exhibition at Warragamba Dam visitor centre before taking lunch at the wonderful Campbelltown Catholic Club (unfortunately lunch is not included in the ticket price).

Tickets will be on sale at this meeting for a mere $12. Get in early to enjoy the trip.

HARS Museum

Our last bus trip to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society was enjoyed by all who attended.

This is just a small selection of the aircraft that members saw and entered on their guided tour. The tour guide was very good, telling the party just enough to maintain their interest and answering many questions - it was a great visit and we highly recommend it to other groups.

The lunch at Albion Park RSL afterwards was quite remarkably inexpensive and good value.

It’s our Fathers’ Day Concert & Lunch

Just a reminder of the coming week’s activities:

Concert

Monday, 11th September 2017 in Heininger Hall.

Don’t be late, these concerts are always great fun and afterwards there will be the usual monster door prize draw.

Everybody is welcome, it would be nice if you can make a gold coin donation at the door where you can collect your free lucky door prize ticket.

Lunch

Thursday, 14th September 2017 at Dapto Leagues Club.

Just a reminder for members. I am afraid this subsidised lunch is for members only who will have bought their tickets already. If you would like to take part in these wonderful events (there are four such lunches every year) why not join our club? There are activities every day of the week to keep you happy.

Next Meeting–7th September 2017

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

People 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.

Fathers’ Day Lunch

Members are encouraged to buy tickets for our Fathers’ Day Lunch to be held on the 14th September at Dapto Leagues Club commencing at 11.30am. These meals are still only $18 so make sure you get a ticket – remember to write your name on the back of the ticket to win a door prize. Last time everybody went home with a prize.

Father’s Day Concert

Just a reminder that on 11th September the Concert Group will be holding their wonderful concert in Heininger Hall at 1.30pm. A gold coin donation at the door is much appreciated and gets you a ticket in the monster raffle held after the concert. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome.

Next Meeting–24th August 2017

Special Guest Speaker

The meeting have all the usual activities but we will also have the pleasure of Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery addressing our meeting. After his short talk there will be the opportunity for members to ask questions. With the council elections due on 9th September this will be an ideal time to find out about the Mayor’s plans for the future direction of Wollongong and, in particular, Dapto.

Bus Trip

The club’s next bus trip is to Meroogal House in Nowra on Monday, 4th September. There are only a few tickets left for this interesting visit so get in early to secure yours.

After the visit the bus will stop at a local club where members can enjoy a meal and good company.

Fathers’ Day Concert

Our wonderful concert group will be holding their Fathers’ Day Concert in the hall on the 11th September. The concert starts at 1.30pm but it is a good idea to arrive early to get the best seats in the house and make new friends. There will be all the usual fun: a singalong, comedy and lots of good singing. Don’t miss it – everybody is welcome; a gold coin donation at the door would be appreciated - you will receive a ticket in the exciting door prize draw held after the concert.

Fathers’ Day Lunch

At this meeting tickets for the Father’s Day lunch will go on sale. The lunch is on the 14th September in the Sinclair Room at Dapto Leagues Club and it is still only $18 for members.

Members will enjoy a delicious two course meal followed by the monster door prize draw – at the Birthday Lunch earlier this month everybody received a gift, so don’t miss out.

See you there…

There is always a lot happening at Dapto Seniors so don’t miss out; come along to the meeting and find out about all the activities happening at your local club. New members are always welcome. There is something going on every day of the week so don’t miss out. Looking forward to seeing you.

Next Meeting–23rd March

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

We have a special guest attending our meeting. Anna Watson State MP will talk to us about local issues and take questions afterwards

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is to the Wollondilly Heritage Centre. There are a few seats left at only $17. Why not join us?

From the Last Meeting

Stephen Jones MP

We had a visit from our local Federal member Mr Stephen Jones. He brought a booklet along for members which contained lots of useful information, every member present received one.
He gave us a short talk on a range of interesting topics and after his talk took questions from members.

Because of Mr Jones’ talk the President postponed his talk on the 2016 CPSA Annual Conference and will give it at the next meeting on the 17th November 2016

Next Meeting - 6th October 2016

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

28th July - AGM

As well as the normal meeting the meeting on Thursday 28th July will be our AGM.

There will be a report from the President on the past year’s activities as well as our full financial statement. Most importantly this is when you elect the committee to guide the club through the next 12 months.

After the AGM we will have our normal meeting. Make sure you bring your raffle tickets from the last (aborted) meeting the prizes are worth $80! See you there…

Defibrillator Exhibition and Demonstration

Before the meeting a member of the Ribbonwood staff will demonstrate and tell you all about the Defibrillator machine now available in the front foyer. Come and look at this machine and ask any questions. The equipment will be available for demonstration from about 9.45am onward.

Next Meeting–30 June 2016

Last meeting of 2015 – 2016 Year

Our next meeting is the last for this financial year. On the 28th July we will hold our AGM where we will receive a full report on our financial situation, our President will review the year and, finally, we will elect our committee for the 2016 – 2017 year.

As you may have noticed nomination forms for committee positions have been on the signing in table for the past couple of meetings please put your name forward to help run your club. These forms will be available until the meeting of the 14th July 2016.

Committee Positions

These are the positions that need filling to run our club for a year:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Membership Co-ordinator
Returning Officer
Auditor
Safety Officer
Technical Officers
Housekeeper
Kitchen Staff (Domestic Gods and Goddesses)
Tea Persons
Door Persons
Bus Trip Organiser
Trade Table
Ticket Sellers
Welfare
Social Day Organiser
Walking Group Organiser

Survey

At the last meeting you may have seen the survey form from CPSA Head Office if you have not filled one in please do so at the next meeting. They too will be available on the signing in table.

Bus Trip

The next bus trip is to the Mary Mackillop Centre in North Sydney on 4th July. There is only one seat left at $20. First in best dressed, unfortunately only 20 seats are available on these Community buses.

Birthday Lunch

Our Birthday Lunch will be held on 21st July in the Sinclair Room at Dapto Leagues Club. Tickets will be on sale at the next meeting, still only $18 for a two course meal and a wonderful door prize. Every member is welcome.

Next Meeting–11th February

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner.
• Book a computer lesson
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
• Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

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 General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

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.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is on the 7th March to the ever popular Cobbitty Winery followed by coffee at the Campbelltown Arts Centre where we can visit the Japanese Garden and the Sculpture Garden as well as their permanent exhibitions. The cost is a mere $12 and tickets will be on sale at the meeting.

Money, We’re in the Money!

What? are you sure?

At the first meeting of 2016 it was agreed that the fortnightly member’s raffle first prize would increase to $50 (that is right! $50). Even better second prize is now $20 and the thrid prize is $10.

Tickets are only 50 cents or $1 for three tickets. Naturally tickets are only available to members but as membership is only $15 a year what are you waiting for? See you at the next meeting.

Christmas and a Happy New Year

What a year we have had!

Bus trips, lunches, picnics, social days out and all the wonderful things that make Dapto Seniors the fun club it  is. We look forward to seeing you all next year on the 14th January 2016 when we can start to do it all again.

Bus Trips

Our last trip for 2015 was a cruise on Port Hacking. After a worrying start when the council supplied us with the wrong bus it all turned out very well and members had a lovely day exploring the river aboard a fantastic old ferry Tom Thumb III, it was a day spent in glorious sunshine.

Afterwards the group retired to Cronulla RSL for lunch, a chat and the chance to admire the views of Cronulla Beach and the Pacific Ocean.

The bus trips are held every month and visit a wide variety of places of interest. This year members went on visits to Wivenhoe House, the Careflight Helicopter base, the fascinating Egyptian Room, the Norman Lindsay Gallery and many more terrific places. The cost is usually $12 plus the cost of entry if any (and usually we get a group discount) so these trips are within anyone’s means, where ever possible we get a guided tour of the establishment we visit. As well as being interesting the trip is a social occasion with stops for morning tea and a lunch so there is plenty of time to sit and chat with your fellow members.

Our thanks to all the volunteer drivers who make the day so enjoyable.

Concerts

The Concert Group performed three concerts during the year. All of them were well received; the Christmas concert provided an exciting seasonal finale to the year.

There was some wonderful singing by the choir interspersed with comedy and solo acts of an amazingly high standard. The audience cheered and cheered and when it was their turn to join in with the singalong they did so with great enthusiasm. The light snack afterwards and the many door prizes made the event one to remember and ensured everyone present looked forward to the next.

The group is always on the look out for new talent so you are most welcome to join, fun is always high on the agenda - don’t be shy, come along and take part; rehearsals are every Monday afternoon (once the club’s year starts).

Activities

Apart from these activities Dapto Seniors has something going on every day of the week, Whether it is carpet bowls, cards, exercises, computer tuition, theatre visits or craft there is something that will suit you (click on the CLUB ACTIVITIES tab at the top of the page to find out more). We also take part in various publicity events arranged by local community groups and/or  Wollongong Council.

Just around the corner - 2016

Wow! another year is almost here; where does the time go?