Oh! What Fun We Had...

Christmas Lunch 2012

Once again the club celebrated Christmas in fine style. Over 110 members attended the annual Christmas Lunch at Dapto Leagues Club.

When they arrived members were handed a chocolate Father Christmas courtesy of our President and they put their ticket in the barrel for the monster raffle. All the tables were beautifully trimmed with decorations kindly supplied by the Club.

While members settled into their places there was plenty of time for talk as they reflected on the club's successful 50^th Anniversary Year and the room buzzed with chatter until the girls started to serve the Christmas meal. It was a choice of roast chicken or loin of pork followed by a desert of trifle or Pavlova, now the room was almost silent as members enjoyed their feast.

A New Life Member

Following the meal there was a short presentation of Branch Life Membership to one of our past presidents, a man who had served in that role for 5 years. He joined CPSA Dapto Seniors in 1991 and had devoted much time and effort in the service of our club. A well deserved award.

 

A Generous Gift

Following this short ceremony the leader/organiser of the popular craft group delighted the company by presenting the club with a cheque for $500 which they had collected from the sale of the beautiful articles they had made during the year. Our President gratefully accepted this generous gift from our lovely ladies.

 

Raffle!

Now it was time for our raffle, in fact, two raffles; first the craft group drew the winners of the wonderful quilts they had made. Then it was time for the main event; this year there were so many prizes just about everybody went home with a gift. A big thank you to all the people who donated prizes.

A Very Special Visitor

Guess who called in during the raffle? It was Father Christmas! Not only did he wander round dispensing Christmas cheer he also stayed on for members to have their photograph taken with Santa as a happy way of remembering the final club event for 2012.

At the end of proceedings people seemed almost reluctant to go home but never fear, next year there will be more lunches and lots more fun. See you then...

 

Remember... our next meeting and AGM is on the 17^th January 2013.
Usual time - usual place.

Farewell 2012 - Welcome 2013

Christmas Lunch - 13th December

Don't Forget

The club's last activity for 2012:

Christmas Lunch
Dapto Leagues Club
Sinclair Room
11.30am for Noon

Over 100 members will be there, all the usual fun; a great meal, massive raffle and good company.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Next Meeting - 6th December

It's the Last Meeting for 2012

As usual this meeting will held in the hall at Heininger House behind the Ribbonwood Centre on the highway in Dapto. There is plenty of parking at the hall or the Ribbonwood Centre. Don't forget to come early:

• Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three $10 prizes.
• Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
• Pick up a free copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
• Pick up an envelope for next year's membership. Membership is still only $12 a year.
• This is the last opportunity for you to get a ticket for this year's Christmas Lunch on the 13^th December. Do come; it is great fun with good company.
• ...and most importantly - have a cup of tea/coffee, biscuits and make new friends or chat with your old ones.

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.

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday.

A note for your diary...

The first club meeting next year is on 17^th January 2013. Remember to take an envelope at this meeting for next year's membership.

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.

Walking Group - 16th November 2012

Bundeena to Jibbon Head

This walk takes the group along the shoreline of Port Hacking. Whether we actually get to Jibbon Head remains to be seen as we will be walking on sand some of the time.

The group will change trains at Sutherland to catch the first available train to Cronulla where we will decide whether to take morning tea at the cafe on the wharf or whether we will wait until we arrive in Bundeena. The ferry leaves approximately every hour and costs about $3 concession each way.

Walkers can bring a picnic if they wish or they can eat at the Bundeena RSL.

View Bundeena to Jibbon Head 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.

2012 CPSA Annual Conference

30^th and 31^st October

It's Annual Conference time again and nine of our members are attending to add your voice to the way our organisation is run and the policies it promotes.

Your representatives will catch an early train from Dapto on Tuesday morning to allow time to drop off their bags at their hotel before arriving at the conference venue for a 9am start.

The President will give a full report at our next meeting on 8^th November. See you then.

Your delegates and observers at the 2011 conference.

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.