Next meeting–28th June 2018

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Wow, this is the last meeting of the club’s financial year! Doesn’t time fly?

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 happening 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.

Nominations for the Committee

All club positions are declared vacant at the AGM. Nomination forms for next year will be available at this meeting. Please put yourself forward for one of the many jobs available, you will find it very rewarding. Without our loyal and hardworking helpers the club would cease to function.

The club’s AGM will be held at the end of July or the beginning of August, the date will be announced at the meeting.

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 HARS (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) on 2nd July.

Members will be guided round all the many interesting and historical aircraft at the museum including cockpit visits. Aircraft include many airliners from the “Southern Cross II” (a faithful replica Fokker F.VIIb/3m trimotor), three flying C-47 / DC-3 aircraft (one of which is the “Hawdon”, TAA’s first aircraft), DC-4, Convair 440, Super Constellation and Boeing 747-438, we also have a number of other historic aircraft types.  There is the Catalina, two Caribou, three P-2 Neptunes (two flyable), CA-27 Australian Sabre, Canberra, two Vampires, Mirage III and an F-111C, amongst others.

It should be a great trip. The bus will be leaving Heininger House carpark later than usual at 9.15am, there is a café at the HARS site for those who want light refreshments.

This meeting is the last chance to get your tickets, this trip is only $20 which covers entry and the bus trip. Make sure you get in early before all the tickets go.

Advance Notice

Members are reminded that at the 12 July meeting we will be having a guest speaker from the Nurses Federation who will take to us about nursing homes and what to look out for. Delegates at the CPSA Annual Conference heard her speak and found her an excellent articulate speaker – she will be most informative. as usual members will be able to ask questions.

Birthday Lunch

Our Birthday Lunch is to be held on the 2nd August at Dapto Leagues Club in the Sinclair Room so tickets will be on sale soon. Still only $20 for a delicious two course meal, with the usual door prizes and good company.

Speakers Arranged

After the fascinating talk by the representative from Remondis members will be pleased to know that we have a couple of speakers lined up to talk to us at future meetings.

Nurses Federation.

In July we are getting visit from the Nurses Federation Rep who will talk to us about Nursing Homes and some of the important questions we should be asking before entering a nursing or residential home.

End of Life Preparations.

In August a representative from Legal Aid will be speaking to us about end of life considerations, which might involve the death of a spouse or making a will. Not a topic we talk about much but something we all have to face.

These speakers will be attending meetings in July and August - more details will be given nearer the time.

End of Financial Year.

Here we are nearing the end of the financial year and time to start preparing for next year, our AGM and a new committee. Please think of putting your name forward for one of the many jobs that keep your club running smoothly. The AGM date will be announced later.

Licence Agreement.

A new licence agreement with Wollongong City Council has been agreed and will be sent to Head Office for signing. The new agreement is for a period of ten years rather than the five years of previous agreements.

Next Meeting 31st May 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 happening every day 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.

Special Guest

At this meeting we will be having a talk by a representative of Remondis which is the company that collects and deals with our rubbish on behalf of Wollongong Council. It will be an interactive discussion; other groups have described the discussion as very enjoyable.

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.

Social Day Out

12th April 2018

It was mid morning as members made their way to Integral Energy Park and the Motorlife Museum’s Brabham Room for the club’s annual Social Day Out.

Maureen had organised her probing trivia quiz so there was plenty of chat and happy banter as the group tucked into the lovely cakes and slices for morning tea while they puzzled over the questions.

The chicken lunch arrived on cue at midday which cut the buzz of conversation to a minimum but once the food had been devoured the laughter and conversation started up again.

The temperature outside was 35°C; far too hot for the outdoor games that had been planned so members stayed in the air conditioned comfort and enjoyed each others company.

The President thanked our organiser for arranging such a splendid outing and members are already looking forward to the next one.

Concert

Talking of next events – don’t forget the Mothers’ Day Concert is rapidly approaching:

Place: Heininger Hall
Time: 1.30pm
Date: 14th May 2018
Cost: Free entry but a gold coin donation to help toward the cost of food is very welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

It is nearly Mothers’ Day!

Next Meeting – 5th April 2018

All the usual activities including our raffle when we give away $80 in cash to our lucky winners– worth coming just for that. The meeting starts at 10.30am BUT come early for a cup of tea, a chat, browse the trade table and take the time to buy your raffle tickets

Mothers’ Day Concert – 14th May 2019

Rehearsals are in full swing for the Mothers Day concert at 1.30pm on the 14th May. We hope to see you all there. A gold coin donation at the door would be nice and there will be lots of lucky door prizes.

Mothers’ Day Lunch – 24th May 2018

Tickets will be on sale soon for our Mothers’ Day Lunch. Watch this space.

Is it March Already?

Next Meeting – 8th March 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.

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 club still needs a bus trip organiser – please help out; full training will be given but it is an easy job.

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.