Last Meeting of 2015

Yes, it is finally here… the last meeting before our Christmas Break.

All the usual items on the agenda, a cup of tea and biscuits, the last chance to buy a bargain off the trade table and a chat!

Membership fees are due next January. Just a reminder that fees next year will be $15. Envelopes will be available at the meeting for you to put your membership fee in together with your name, address, contact details and, if you live alone, the phone number of a relative we can contact in an emergency.

Christmas Lunch

On the 10th of December we are having our Christmas Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club. Tickets are on sale now – still only $18. Entry is at 11.30am in the Sinclair Room upstairs.

All the usual activities, good food, good company and plenty of lucky door prizes – don’t forget to write your name on the back of your ticket.

Christmas Concert

The club’s wonderful concert group put on their annual Christmas Concert on Monday 30th November in Heininger Hall.

The audience enjoyed some jolly and adventurous singing. Afterwards the tea and lucky door prizes were much appreciated.

Finally – a reminder

The first meeting of 2016 is 14th January 2016

 

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2015 is Winding Down

Only two more meetings before we take our end of year break. The meetings on the 19th November and 3rd December are all that remain for this year but never fear we start up again on 14th January 2016 (where does the time go?).

On the bright side we have two great events to look forward to:

The Christmas Concert

Once again our mighty concert group have put together a wonderful show to entertain and amaze you. Their take on the festive season is always fresh, exciting and, best of all, yours for a mere gold coin donation.

Join the concert group in Heininger Hall on the 30th November at 1.30pm for a fantastic show, refreshments and a chance to win one of many lucky door prizes. It is great fun and you will really enjoy yourself.

By the way if you would like to take part in our concerts the group is always looking for new performers, musicians or behind the scenes people. Why not join them? You will be made most welcome.

Christmas Lunch

At the next two meetings members will be able to buy tickets for the Christmas Lunch. For a mere $18 a delicious two course meal, good company and a lot of fun is yours for the asking.

The lunch is on the 10th December in the Sinclair Room at Dapto Leagues Club. Put the date in your diary and make sure you get a ticket; it will be great fun.

The Next Meeting – 19th November

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.
• 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.

Another Exciting Week

Fathers’ Day Concert

The Fathers’ Day Concert was well attended and well received. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and the event went off with a bang.

The concert group laid on their usual snacks, a cup of tea and a raffle to follow the concert itself.

If you would like to join the group you are more than welcome, they are always looking for new members whether as a singer or a support staff everybody is welcome to take part. The group meets in the hall every Monday at 12.30pm; why not come along?

Fathers’ Day Lunch

Likewise last Thursday the club held its lunch where over 60 people attended, The food as always was excellent and afterwards the lucky door prize draw meant that everybody went away with a prize. You can’t beat that can you?

Not only that but one of our members demonstrated her familiarity with modern technology by telling a joke she had downloaded onto her smart phone. Her audience was very impressed.

It was a busy week but there is more to come…

Next Meeting –24th September 2015

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.
• 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.

Coming up

At our meeting on the 8th October we will have a speaker from CareWays Community. CareWays offers a range of services for the community and they will outline the services they provide for seniors. Make sure you have questions.

A Full Week Coming Up.

As well as all the club’s normal activities the coming week has a lot more to offer.

Fathers' Day Concert

On Monday, 14th September at 1.30pm is the Fathers Day Concert held, as usual, in Heininger Hall. Lots of fun for all concerned and everybody is welcome.

The Advertiser newspaper ran a short article in the current edition about the concert featuring our concert master Pam Pawsey.

 

Fathers Day Lunch

All is ready for the Fathers’ Day lunch at Dapto Leagues Club on Thursday, 17th September. We are upstairs in the Sinclair Room.

Don’t forget to write your name on the back of your ticket so you can be in the running to win a fabulous door prize. Last time everybody received a prize.

Matilda

A group of members is travelling up to the Lyric theatre to see the new musical ‘Matilda’ on Wednesday. These members are looking forward to the show very much. Members take advantage of a group booking to get the best possible prices for tickets to all the latest shows.

What’s Coming Up?

Community Day

Dapto Seniors had a stall at the recent Community Day held in the Ribbonwood Centre. The stall displayed brochures and pictures of the various activities for members while the Craft Group displayed some of the beautiful items they make when they meet each week. Our ladies made the stall look really interesting to encourage passers by to browse.

The Bus Trip

On the 7th September the monthly bus trip will visit the CareFlight Helicopter Base near Westmead. At only $12 a ticket the bus was quickly filled but it should be a good day out.
Remember no trips in October but TWO in November! Look out for details in October.

Fathers’ Day Concert

Rehearsals have reached fever pinch as the club’s singers and performers get ready to present their ever popular Fathers’ Day Concert on the 14th September  in Heininger Hall. Members and non members are invited to attend for a jolly afternoon’s entertainment. A gold coin donation at the door would be appreciated. The concert starts at 1.30pm but after the concert stay back for tea and coffee and the draw for the many lucky door prizes.

Fathers’ Day Lunch

The Club’s next meeting on 10th September will be the last opportunity for members to purchase tickets to the Fathers’ Day Lunch. The lunch is on the following Thursday, the 17th September at noon  and all members are welcome. A delicious two course meal and a lucky door prize draw (last time everybody won a prize) all for $18 is value that’s hard to beat. As usual it will be held in the Sinclair Room at Dapto Leagues Club. See you there…

Next Meeting–21st May

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.
• 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 the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living. Unfortunately the bus is full already but keep an eye out for news of the July bus trip, tickets will be on sale at the first meeting in June.

AGM

Just reminder the club’s AGM will be held on the 16th July. All committee positions will be declared vacant so get your nomination in as soon as possible.

Les Miserable

This Wednesday club members are going to the matinee performance of Les Miserable at the Capital Theatre. Something to look forward to. The following show is Matilda in September.

The Mothers’ Day Concert

What a success the Mother’s Day Concert was! The hall was packed and our visitors enjoyed a wonderful show followed by a lovely snack and cup of tea or coffee. Many fortunate members of the audience went home with a lucky door prize.

Mothers’ Day Lunch

Our stoic doormen were ready to take member’s tickets as they arrived. All the tickets all went into the barrel for the lucky draw after the meal.

About 70 members enjoyed the Mothers’ Day Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club. There was the usual delicious meal followed by a magnificent draw. A great time was had by all.

The next lunch is the Birthday Lunch on the 23rd July – a date to note in your diary.

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.

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:

Next Meeting - 11th September 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.
• 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.

Fathers' Day Lunch

Don't forget that it is only just over a week to the next Fathers' Day Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club on the 18th September. Tickets will still be on sale at this meeting but it is your last chance to get one. They are still only $15.

Fathers' Day Concert

What a Success!

The Concert Group's Fathers' Day Concert played to an enthusiastic, packed house at Heininger Hall on Monday afternoon.

The show featured some great new songs but still contained all the ingredients that has made it so popular in the past; there were comedy skits, poems, a singalong, wonderful individual acts, a delicious tea and, of course, the massive raffle after the show.

If you haven't been to one of these concerts before make a note of 24th November 2014 in your diary. At 1.30pm the group will present their fantastic Christmas Concert. Don't miss it!

Want to take part?

The concert group is always on the look out for new members so if you would like to take part and have a great time while you do - come along to a meeting for details of how, when and where to join, you'll be made very welcome.

Next Meeting - 8th May 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.

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.

Special Guest

We have a special guest at this meeting - our local Federal MP Mr Stephen Jones will address our meeting and answer your questions.

 

Mothers' Day Lunch

Don't forget that 17th May is our Mother's Day Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club. The food will be delicious and the company excellent. As usual there will be lots of lucky door prizes (don't forget to write your name on the back of your ticket).

Still only $15 for a two course meal and a lot of fun for all. Tickets are still available so get them at the meeting.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is the Menangle Road Explorer Tour where we take a guide on board to show us the many points of interest in this historic area. Afterwards we will visit the Campbelltown Catholic Club for lunch before returning home.

Tickets will be on sale at this meeting for only $17; be early, these trips fill up quickly.

Walking Group

The last walk to explore Wollongong was a great success so Jim is working on another walk to take place on Friday, 11th July. Watch this space or listen out at a meeting for further news.

Our walkers posing on the sea front during the last walk.

Spring Holiday

There will be news about our spring holiday at the meeting. After the success of the last two holidays this one should be a cracker.

We will be staying up in the Snowy Mountains at Cooma but as well as exploring the mountain area one of the highlights of the trip will be a Whale Watching Cruise at Eden.

Dates: 26th October to the 31st October 2014.

The program is pretty packed so get your name down for this terrific 6 days of spring touring. Even better the coach will pick us up from the club right in the centre of Dapto. Does it get any better than this?

Mothers' Day Concert

On Monday 12th May at 1.30pm the talented group that is our Concert Group once again presents their Mothers' Day Concert.

There will be the funny sketches, the happy songs, the singalongs as well as a delicious afternoon tea and the massive free lucky door prize raffle.

All this for a gold coin donation at the door? You can't go wrong can you? See you there.

Christmas Concert Success

It's a Hit!

Dapto Seniors Concert Group is proving to be a hit with local residents. The Christmas concert was packed when 160 people turned up to enjoy the group's Christmas Concert.

The hall resounded with the sound of applause and calls for more after every number while the singalong nearly lifted the roof off.

Afterwards the audience enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and many went home with one of the dozens of lucky door prizes.

It was a terrific afternoon out. The members of the concert group enjoyed presenting the concert as much as the audience enjoyed the afternoon of songs and sketches.

If you want to take part in this or any of our activities just drop into one of our meetings or pick up a brochure from the Ribbonwood Centre. Membership is still only $12 a year.

Late News

Newspaper Report

The local Advertiser Newspaper carried a report about a couple of our members.

If you want to take part in any of our activities or want to find out more about them have a look at the Club Activities Tab (above).

Bus Trip

Monday is the club bus trip to Meroogal House in Nowra, we meet at 8.15am.

Fathers' Day Concert

Don't forget that Monday 9th September at 1.30pm our enthusiastic concert group will be presenting their Fathers' Day Concert in the main hall in Heininger House.

Everybody is invited, the concert group would love a gold coin donation as you enter the hall. For that you will receive a couple of hours of entertainment, a light afternoon tea and a gigantic raffle with many wonderful prizes. Come along... you will be made very welcome and have a lot of fun.

The concert group would be delighted to see a hall full of smiling faces. There is plenty of parking.

Fathers' Day Lunch

Tickets for the 19^th September Fathers' Day Lunch are still on sale at our next meeting. Still only $15, every member is welcome.

Don't forget to write your name on the back of the ticket so you are in the draw for our many raffle prizes.

Mothers' Day Concert - 13th May 2013

Everybody is Welcome

Don't forget that Monday 13th May at 1.30pm our enthusiastic concert group will be presenting their Mothers' Day Concert in the main hall in Heininger House.

Everybody is invited, the concert group would love a gold coin donation as you enter the hall. For that you will receive a couple of hours of entertainment, a light afternoon tea and a gigantic raffle with many wonderful prizes. Come along... you will be made very welcome and have a lot of fun.

The concert group would be delighted to see a hall full of smiling faces. There is plenty of parking.

Tech Savvy Seniors DVD

The club has a couple of sets of the Telstra Tech Savvy Seniors DVD available for loan. Each set comprises two DVDs covering a wide range of topics, watch them all or just watch the sections that interest you.

Topics Include:

• Computing
• Tablets
• Learning E-Readers
• Using a Mobile Phone
• Internet
• Social Networking
• Internet Security
• Home Networking

These topics are subdivided into separate sections and explained simply in short, informative videos lasting a few minutes each. For example the Computing section has the following sub sections:

• How to choose the right computer
• Buying a computer: shopping tips
• Understanding computer specifications
• Understanding memory cards
• Introducing email
• Bigpond webmail
• Setting up Bigpond client mail

Click Here for a full list of subjects as a PDF File

Contact the club's secretary to borrow a copy of this DVD set.

Recent Publicity

The club has been very lucky with the support given by the Seniors' press. They have reported on many of our activities, some of the more recent reports include an article in The Senior about our fantastic April picnic (click on the picture for a larger version):

The May edition of Senior Lifestyle also included a picture of members involved with the launch of our new web site:

Later in the same edition they included our Mothers' Day concert in their monthly diary of activities.

The club is very grateful for all the support the press give us.

Update for Seniors' Week 2013

The week so far...

Wow! what a week so far and it is only Tuesday.

About twenty club members caught the 7.55am train to Sydney (no buses this year?) for the Premier's Gala Concert at the Entertainment Centre.

This year the theme was Live from Studio A

We had pretty good seats.

The lovely Wendy Mathews was a hit, singing some songs of hers from the 1990s

 

Carpet Bowls

The bowls group had a visit from an SBS film crew for a comedy show to be broadcast in September. Talk about fun, they had a lot!

Wally becomes a TV Star.

 

Don't Forget

Wednesday 9.30am - Whist in the laurel Room.

Friday 8.00am - Walking Group; catch the 8.14am train (change at Wollongong) for the Seacliff Bridge Walk.

What fun! Don't miss out.

Christmas Concert - 26th November

Everybody Welcome

Once again Christmas approaches and Dapto Seniors' Concert Group is gearing up for their spectacular Christmas Concert.

Where and When:

• Where - Heininger House Hall, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto.
• Time - 1.30pm.
• Date - 26^th November 2012.
• Entry - a gold coin donation would be much appreciated.

The concert includes all your favourite Christmas songs, Carols, a singalong, humour, a massive raffle and a delicious tea.

Please come and enjoy the concert, it will be great.

Next Meeting - 25th October

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.
• Don't forget the Christmas Quilt raffle too.
• Book a computer lesson.
• Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking next year. There are big savings on individual prices.
• Buy a ticket for the next bus trip.
• Get your 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 during General Business you are able to bring up any matters you feel may be of interest to members - 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 Trip

On Sunday 14^th October our bus trip was to Parklea and Flemington markets. As usual the bus returned loaded with bags and packages full of the various goodies members had purchased.

The November bus trip is to Mt Annan Botanical Gardens and includes a guided tour of the spectacular gardens.

Christmas Concert

Remember that on 26^th November at 1.30pm our concert group will be keen to entertain at the annual Christmas Concert. As usual there will be a monster raffle and a delightful tea all provided by the concert group themselves. Entry is just a gold coin donation.

It is an important date for your diary.

Christmas Lunch

Finally, while you have your diary handy, another early notice and date:

Christmas Lunch
13^th December - 11.30 for noon
Still only $15

Tickets go on sale in November all are welcome.

Meanwhile, see you at the next meeting.

More Dates for Your Diary

It's Concert Time Again

Monday, 14^th May 2012

It's Mothers' Day so naturally the CPSA Dapto Seniors' entertainment group will kick off their season with a great concert to which everybody is invited.

The group always provides a varied program of songs and skits as well as the opportunity for everyone to join in with a singalong.

After the concert there are tea, coffee and sandwiches as well as a monster raffle with dozens of magnificent prizes.

The concert starts at 1.30pm in the Hall at Heininger House next to the Ribbonwood Centre right in the heart of Dapto. Make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get the best seat in the house.

See you there...

Walking Group

Friday, 18^th May 2012

This week the walk will once again provide beautiful views of the harbour as the group explores Balls Head on Sydney Harbour's northern shore.

As always new members or potential members are very welcome to join us. It costs nothing more than the Pensioner Excursion Ticket and your lunch so do come along.

View Ball's Head Walk in a larger map

As usual the group will meet in the Dapto Railway Station waiting room at about 7.40am to catch the 7.55am Sydney train. If you are late we will be in the second carriage. Please join us, you will be made very welcome.

An Early Reminder

Dates for your Diary

CPSA Dapto Seniors' has a number of events coming up soon:

• 19^th April - Our annual picnic (see previous Blog).
• 3^rd May - Mothers' Day Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club.
• 7^th May - Bus Trip to Berrima Museum.

...And finally an important entry for your diary:

14^th May - Mothers' Day Concert

Once again the Dapto Seniors' Concert group kick off with a great free concert and everybody is invited.

As always you can be guaranteed a fun time. The CPSA Dapto Seniors Concert group always provide a varied program of songs and skits as well as the odd singalong for everyone to join in.

After the concert there are tea and sandwiches during which the Concert group holds a raffle with dozens of magnificent prizes.

So don't forget to put 14^thMay 2012 in your diary. The concert starts at 1.30pm in the Seniors' Hall at Heininger House behind the Ribbonwood Centre right in the heart of Dapto. Make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get the best seat in the house.

See you there...

View Heininger House in a larger map