Next Meeting–8th February 2018

Back to Normal

Our next meeting will be held in Heininger Hall, usual place, usual time.

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.

Membership Fees

Please don’t forget to pay your annual membership fee, it is still only $15 and you can recover more than that amount just by attending the subsidised lunches. Most of your membership fee goes to Head Office toward the public liability insurance. Envelopes will be available at the meeting. Please make life easier for our membership coordinator by bring the right money. She will thank you.

Bus Trips

The club desperately needs a bus trip organiser. If you are willing to perform this task please let the committee know as soon as possible. It would be a pity to let this activity die for the lack of an organiser.

Meeting Cancelled

Unfortunately our meeting today (14th July 2016) had to be cancelled due to the water supply to the building being cut off. It was a circumstance completely beyond our control.

Our next meeting will be on the 28th July 2016 which will also be our AGM (as previously advertised).

Raffle Tickets

If you bought raffle tickets before the meeting was cancelled then bring them along to the next meeting, they will be included in the next draw.

Birthday Lunch

Unfortunately this cancellation may have affected those of you buying tickets for our birthday lunch on the 21st July at Dapto Leagues Club. if you have not managed to get your tickets and wish to attend please ring either Jackie or Bruce so arrangements can be made. Please contact them as soon as possible so that we have the right numbers to give the club.

Bus Trip

Our bus trip to the Ingleburn Military Precinct on the 1st August should not have been affected as tickets will be on sale at the next meeting. They are only $12 for a terrific day out. We will have lunch at Campbelltown Catholic Club.

AGM

Don’t forget the next meeting is our AGM and you will be able to select our new committee for 2016/17. The President will give a report on the past year’s activities while the Treasurer will review our financial situation.

See you there…

First Meeting of New Financial Year

Wow! doesn’t time fly? Already we are preparing for another year at Dapto Seniors.

Our AGM will be held at our meeting on 28th July 2016 when we will elect our new committee  but in the mean time we have one more meeting where we will hear our last fortnightly financial report from our treasurer for the 2015 to 2016 financial year. There will be all our usual activities.

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 to Ingleburn Military Precinct followed by a visit to Campbelltown Catholic Club for a meal and a get together. Tickets on sale at the meeting.

Birthday Lunch

Tickets for our annual lunch at Dapto Leagues Club will be on sale for only $18. We will be sure of an excellent 2 course meal as well as lots of lucky door prizes. Don’t miss out.

Why Not Join Us?

Membership open now

Membership of Dapto Seniors is only $15 for the whole year, that’s less than 30 cents a week!

You can’t go wrong. If you only attended our four lunches each year the club subsidises each meal by about $5 so you save $20 there alone. Even better you stand a very good chance of going home with one of the many lucky door prizes.

Have a look at all the activities that go on every day. There is Cards, Carpet Bowls, Craft, Seniors Exercises instructed by a qualified tutor, Concert Group and more not to mention the regular bus trips, picnics and outings.

Bus Trips

Our members have trod upon the hallowed turf of the SCG, gazed through the historic telescope at the Sydney Observatory, wondered at the splendor of the Egyptian Room, learned about the horrors revealed in the Jewish Museum, seen many beautiful Georgian houses that are integral to the history of Australia and even ridden on old trams. These bus trips take place each month and cost a mere $12 plus any entry fees (with a group booking discount) the trip invariably includes a stop for morning tea and a wonderful lunch with good company.

Craft

The craft group meets twice a week and members produce beautiful items for their homes or for charity. Only two meetings ago the group donated a beautiful quilt to Wollongong Childrens’ Hospital for their raffle. The members have a great time producing these magical items, there is always time for a cup of tea and a chat.

Concert Group

We must not forget the ever popular Dapto Seniors Concert Group which performs three times a year to a packed houses. The group is always looking for new performers, singers and back stage helpers. If you have a yen to perform then why not join? The group rehearses every Monday at 12.30pm; why not pop along and find ourt more about it.

There’s more…

This are just a few of the activities of Dapto Seniors - for more information come along to our fortnightly meeting where you can have a cup of tea and biscuits, browse the books and other goodies on the trade table and make new friends. You have nothing to lose, if it is not for you then you have lost nothing but we think you will find our exciting prtogram too good to miss.

As we said membership is only $15 a year… Come on what are you waiting for?

A Very Social Week Indeed!

Just a reminder of some events happening very shortly:

Monday 11th May – Mothers’ Day Concert

The concert starts promptly at 1.30pm in Heininger Hall at the rear of the Ribbonwood Centre right in the middle of Dapto.

The Concert Group presents the first of their concerts for 2015. We are assured that there will be tea, singing, skits and a singalong as well as the usual massive draw for door prizes. This year’s concert will have an ANZAC theme so expect popular songs from the first and second world wars in addition to the celebration of motherhood.

After the concert the audience enjoys a snack put on by the group’s members. It will be a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday 14th May – Mothers’ Day Lunch

Tickets have been sold so all is ready for the club’s Mothers’ Day Lunch held, as usual, at Dapto Leagues Club. Doors open at 11.30am for noon.

A wonderful two course meal has been ordered and, if the previous lunches are anything to go by, it will be delicious.

Members are reminded to write their name on the back of their ticket for a chance to win one of the fabulous lucky door prizes drawn after the lunch.

New Members

If you wish to participate in any of these or our many other activities  you are more than welcome to join our club - Click on the Club Activities tab above to find out more. Membership is a mere $12 per year. Come along to a meeting, have a cup of tea and try us out; we look forward to seeing you.

Next Meeting–29th January 2015

Doesn’t time fly? already it is time for the second meeting of 2015!

The Branch Annual General Meeting

A question was raised at the last meeting asking, “When is the club’s AGM?”

As you are probably aware last year we changed the club’s financial year from the calendar year to the financial year as allowed in the constitution - rule 11.13.14.

This change was purely to assist our hard working Treasurer so he didn’t have to produce two financial statements each year. The only other effect it has is to delay the AGM (rule 11.8.2).

This change doesn’t affect the membership year which remains as the calendar year nor does it affect the hall and room bookings which again remain tied to the calendar year. We anticipate the AGM and election of office bearers will be held during the last meeting in July but this will be subject the club’s accounts being audited so bear with us on this it is a new experience for all of us. Once we have this year under our belt the following years should be easier.

I hope this clears things up.

A Reminder

All Memberships are due! It is still only $12 for the year but please bring the exact money.

Our show ticket organiser would like the $60 for those going to Les Miserable.

See you at the meeting!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Last Meeting of 2014

A reminder that the last meeting of 2014 is on the 4th December at 10.30am (but don’t forget to come early for a cuppa and a chat).

To celebrate Christmas the fortnightly member’s raffle has been raised to three prizes of $50 each yet the price remains at three tickets for a mere $1. You have to be in it to win it but the chance of you winning is infinitely higher than your chance of winning Lotto. Have a go, you never know your luck.

Christmas Concert

Time, once again, for the annual Christmas Concert. It’s in Heininger Hall at 1.30pm right behind the Ribbonwood Centre on the Princes Highway. As usual there is a jolly good time on offer followed by a snack with tea and coffee as well as a monster raffle. Get there a little bit early for a good seat.

The Advertiser ran a small piece about the concert in this week’s edition of the paper.

Dapto Seniors thanks the Advertiser for their on-going support.

The Next Meeting

Finally…

See you all then.

Don’t Forget!

Last Meeting of 2014

The last meeting of 2014 is on 4th December 2014 at the usual time. All the usual events and the last chance to get your tickets for our Christmas Lunch.

Christmas Concert

Our Concert Group is giving their annual Christmas Concert on the 8th December in Heininger Hall at 1.30pm. Entry is a mere gold coin donation for a wonderful time, a terrific afternoon tea and a massive raffle/door prize.

Christmas Lunch

It is our Christmas Lunch on the 11th December at 11.30am for noon at Dapto Leagues Club.

Finally a Reminder:

Fathers' Day Lunch 2014

As usual Dapto Leagues Club did us proud serving up a magnificent meal. Members had a choice of pork or beef, everybody agreed it was delicious.

Our president started off procedures in his own inimitable style, welcoming everyone to the event.

For the first time we didn't have soft drinks on the table but it didn't seem to dampen anyone's fun.

The next club lunch is in December.

Our New Computer

Thanks to the federal government's Broadband for Seniors initiative our Computer Kiosk has just received a brand new Windows 8 Touch Screen computer.

It adds greatly to our ability to teach our members how to use a computer and explore the Internet. As you can see the new computer dwarf's the original NEC computers supplied several years ago but none the less they still provide a lot of good information and have been recently updated with a lot more software.

Even better if you have your own laptop you can bring it along and learn on that.

Next Meeting - 10th April 2014

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win one of either $20 or two $10 prizes.
• 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.
• Report from South Coast Area Council.

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 Plants, Pots and Trains on 5^th May. Tickets will be on sale at this meeting, don't miss out the bus trips are very popular.

Exploring Wollongong

The next walking group excursion will be on the 2^nd May and will look at some of the interesting and historic parts of Wollongong. The group will meet in the Dapto Railway Station waiting room at about 10:10am to catch the 10.20am Wollongong train. If you are late we will be upstairs in the second carriage. Please join us, you will be made very welcome.

Annual Picnic

The club's annual picnic was held on the 30^th March ant Integral Energy Park just outside Dapto. There was a terrific turn out of members to this event who enjoyed a chicken dinner, quizzes, lots of friendly company and afterwards were able to demonstrate their athletic skills with a game of Boules and throwing the rolling pin.

A great time was had by all and judging by the happy faces everybody will be back next year for the next social outing.

The winner of one of the competitions is presented with her prize by the club's President.

Some of the group enjoying the sunshine as they watched the outdoor events.

It's Seniors' Week!

Dapto Seniors has a few events during Seniors' Week in which members of the public are invited to participate.

Carpet Bowls

Why not drop in and try carpet bowls?

• When - Tuesday 18^th March
• Time - 8am to 11.30am
• Where - Heininger Hall

If 8am is a bit too early don't worry, just come a little later.

Card Playing

This is a very social group always open to new members. Their game is Whist.

Don't know how to play? Don't worry they will teach you.

• When - Wednesday 19^th March
• Time - 9.30am to 2.30pm (Bring lunch to eat at about midday)
• Where - Laurel Room, Heininger House.

Why not come along to one of these activities and try them out? A cup of tea and biscuits are always available. Don't stay at home, get out and have fun.

Check the Wollongong Council Seniors' Week Guide for more details
Or Email: CPSA Dapto Seniors.

For more information about the many activities at Dapto Seniors simply click on the Club Activities tab at the top of this page. There is bound to be something you will enjoy.

Premier's Concert

Club members are going to the Premier's Concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. We understand that Leo Sayer is one of the many artists providing the entertainment.

Dapto Seniors members are keen concert and musical goers. The club takes advantage of the generous discounts available for group bookings to all the top shows. This year The Lion King, Strictly Ballroom and the return of Wicked are already booked as well as regular visits to the region's own wonderful Roo Theatre.

Why not come along to a meeting to find out what is on offer?

Next Meeting - 13th March 2014

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win one of either $20 or two $10 prizes.
• 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.
• Maureen will be selling tickets for the club's annual picnic.
• Pick up a ticket to the Premier's Seniors Week Concert before they all go.
• Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.

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 Jewish Museum in Sydney. Tickets will be on sale at this meeting.

Tramway Museum

There was a full bus for the club's March bus trip to the Tramway Museum at Loftus.

The group had two tram rides as well as a talk about the interesting trams in the Museum's care. Afterwards the group adjourned to the Engadine RSL for a chat and, of course, lunch.

BYO Picnic

Russell organised another picnic for Thursday 6^th March. This time it was held at Cordeaux Dam where the water catchment authority maintains excellent facilities. The weather was a big improvement over the previous picnic and everybody had a really enjoyable time.

After lunch everybody ventured down to the dam wall.

Keep an ear out at a future meeting for the next event Russell organises; they are great fun.

Club Picnic

The annual club picnic is to be held on 3^rd April 2014 at Integral Energy Park along Darkes Road. Maureen is organising another splendid feast for club members. Unlike the BYO picnic at the club picnic food and entertainment is supplied.

Tickets for this event will be on sale at the next meeting. Still only $10 but remember to bring cutlery, a cup and plate.

What's the Buzz?

Theatre News

A good number of members attended the preview performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Roo Theatre in Shellharbour. Everybody enjoyed themselves despite the somewhat damp weather.

Our theatre visit organiser has distributed the club's tickets to the Premier's Seniors Week Concert on 19^th March but she is also taking names of members who wish to go to Strictly Ballroom - The Musical (August)and the new performance of Wicked (probably November).

One of the advantages of being a member of this club is the availability of discounted theatre tickets due to group bookings. Ask Jackie at the next meeting about future shows.

BYO Picnic

Russell has organised another BYO picnic for the 6^th March at Cordeaux Dam. If it is anything like the last one we had at Fitzroy Falls it will be a great day out. Bring your own food and drink, there are plenty of shelters, seats, electric BBQs and hot water available at the dam recreation facilities.

For those who have put their name down for a lift to the event remember to meet at the hall at 9.30am. Don't miss out.

Annual Picnic

Maureen has organised the club's annual picnic for 3^rd April at the usual venue next to the Australian Motorlife Museum in Integral Energy Park a short distance along Darkes Road from the Kanahooka/Princes Highway roundabout. Tickets for this event will be on sale at the next meeting,it's still only $10 for a smashing meal, fun and games. Those who attended last year will remember what a great success it was. don't forget to bring your own cutlery, cup and a plate.

Kiama Walk

The walking group will have its first walk of the year in Kiama on Friday 21^st March which co-incidentally is during Seniors' Week. Catch the 10.22am Kiama train at Dapto Station where Jim will be upstairs in the second carriage. Members can bring their own lunch or buy something on the walk. Should be an interesting day out.

Card Players Wanted

If you like playing cards then why not join our happy band of card players each Wednesday in the Laurel Room at the Ribbonwood Centre starting at 9.30am. Bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee is available. This is a very social group and new members are always welcome - why not try it out?

Fathers' Day Lunch

The Father's Day Lunch originally planned for 4^th September has been put back a fortnight to the 18^th September due to a clash of dates with another local society.

It is not a big problem for us but just remember to change the date listed on your membership card.

Our first lunch this year will be in May - keep an eye out for an announcement of when tickets go on sale.

The Next Meeting

The next regular meeting is on Thursday, 13^th March at 10am - more details later.

News from the Front.

A New Life Member

At the 7^th November meeting the club's President was very happy to present an Association Life Membership to one of our long standing members.

Jim was the club's well respected Treasurer for ten years and still serves on the committee as a trustee. A well deserved award.

Walking Group

On Friday 1^st November members of the walking group caught the train to Sydney to visit "Sculpture by the Sea" at Bondi. After alighting from the train at Martin Place the group caught a bus all the way to Bondi Beach where they spent some time exploring all the wonderful sculptures.

Having seen all the exhibits at Bondi and Tamarama the group walked to Bronte where they had lunch in the park before catching a bus to Central Station and the trip home. The weather was perfect so it was a fascinating day out.

The walking group needs a new leader, please volunteer to keep this popular group going.

November Bus Trip

On the Monday following the walking group's trip to Bondi the club's monthly bus trip visited Chinoiserie Gardens near Mittagong. What a wonderful garden it proved to be, as you can gather from their name they had an evident Chinese influence.

After a good look round the gardens some members took the opportunity to buy plants on sale in the garden nursery before setting off to Mittagong RSL for lunch and a chat. As usual it was a great day out.

The Garage Sale Trail

What a Good Day it was!

Thanks to all the staff at the Ribbonwood Centre for making the garage sale such a success. Let's hope next year is even bigger.

As always our members pulled together to help and man the stalls. They arrived at 7am to set up and at midday to dismantle the stall. The time just seemed to fly as interested members of the public surged in and out of the event.

Some of our volunteers took the time to try the aromatic sausage sandwiches from the Lions Club BBQ, just outside the centre's door. Let's face it who could resist?

This was the scene in the Kurrajong Hall where Corrie, Val and Maureen set up our trade table. Thanks to all the members who donated items for us to sell.

The craft group also took part selling some the lovely goods they had made during the year. Their stall in the Ribbonwood Centre foyer was strikingly colourful for visitors as they arrived. We hope the other groups that took part were as satisfied as we were with the response.

Members of the public were offered our brochure as they arrived so... who knows? we might get some new members.

Moree Holiday

October 2013 will be a memorable month for twenty four happy club members who have just returned from a week's holiday in Moree. It seems to be the consensus that everybody had a wonderful time and they are looking forward to the next holiday which should be a ripper too.

This was the group on the way home when they stopped for morning tea in Gunnedah. We shared the coach and all our trips with a similarly sized group from Toongabbie in Sydney. Everybody got on famously.

Our thanks go out to Sue who organised this enjoyable event but who, because of illness, was unable to come with us. We all hope she will be able to join us on the Autumn holiday.

The holiday was packed with excursions and activities - some highlights included:

• Bathing in the hot Artesian Pool.
• Tour of Lightning Ridge opal mines
• A visit to the largest Pecan Farm in the world.
• Venturing into Queensland for a visit and tour of Goodiwindi.
• A tour of Inverell and its Pioneer Village
• Moree town tour.
• Cranky Rock visit.
• Wine Tasting.
• Cotton farm and irrigation tour (so interesting).

If you would like to come on the next trip listen out for news at a future meeting and put your name down. You can pay in instalments if you prefer. It will be great to have you join us.

Strange!

Who would have thought it? Astound your friends on trivia night. Charles Dickens' youngest son is buried in Moree Cemetery.

What's Happening?

Picnic

Nearly 20 members took part in a picnic at Fitzroy Falls on 3^rd October 2013. This was not our regular subsidised picnic but an extra BYO event.

Unfortunately the weather was not the best and at one stage it looked like being called off but the weather improved slightly and the picnic area was under cover so it ended up being an enjoyable day out.

After eating lunch the weather cleared so many members decided to walk to the falls and the viewing platforms. What had looked like being a wash out turned into a memorable day - so much so that it looks like the experiment will be repeated next month. More details at a future meeting.

A big 'Thanks' to all the people who gave a lift to those members without transport.

Next Meeting - 10^th October 2013

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three $10 prizes.
• 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.

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 Parklea and Flemington Markets there are a few seats left so get a ticket before the meeting. It is only $10 to go on this fantastic trip.

Remember the market trips are on a Sunday.

Chinoiserie Gardens

The November bus trip tickets go on sale at the next meeting too due to the overlap in dates. The tickets are only $15 which includes the bus and garden entry.

Chinoiserie is a very colourful plant collector's garden which will bring much pleasure to all those who visit. It features many rare and unusual plants. This garden (1.25 acres.) features a spring time display of over 100 varieties of peonies - Chinese, Japanese, European and American Tree Peonies and herbaceous borders which flower from spring through to late autumn.

Club Annual Holiday

The club's spring holiday to Moree leaves on Sunday 13^th October. We meet at 6am outside the hall. Twenty five members are going so it should be a good trip.

Gentle Exercises for Seniors

Everybody knows exercise is good for you - the exercise group meets every Thursday at 12.30pm to take part in exercises under a professional tutor. All members are welcome to join, the first session is free and thereafter a mere $3 to cover the cost of the tutor.

Why not try it? Just turn up next Thursday in the hall.

Walk Cancelled

The Rocks walk has been cancelled, the weather is looking unsuitably foul. Postponed until the weather improves.

Technology for Seniors

This video shows some of the features and advantages of modern technology and the Internet. It is not a training video but merely an introduction to some of the possibilities. Worth a look.

It would be possible to show this video in the Laurel Room before a meeting if there was enough interest. Let a committee member know of your interest.

Next Meeting - 20th June 2013

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three $10 prizes.
• 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.

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 Nicholson Museum on the 1st July