Saturday, 23 January 2016

Next Meeting–28th January 2016

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

  • Buy your raffle tickets (3 for $1) to win a massive $50 with the runner up winning $20 and $10 for the third lucky winner. That’s $80 worth of prizes at every meeting.
  • 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 Centre for Sustainable Living, there are only a few seats left so get in now. Only $17... Afterwards we will visit the Campbelltown Catholic Club for lunch and our usual get together. Don't miss out.

Friday, 15 January 2016

Money, We’re in the Money!

What? are you sure?

Seniors Win $50

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.

Sunday, 10 January 2016

First Meeting of 2016–14th January

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.

Before the meeting the treasurer will be taking membership fees; please bring the correct money as he will be far too busy to give change. Remember this year membership is only $15, attending the lunches will save you far more than that and a single win in the raffle will more than cover it.

During the meeting members will be given 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 Centre for Sustainable Living it will include a guided tour of the centre. Afterwards the group will go to Campbelltown Catholic Club for lunch. The cost is a mere $17 for a terrific day out, see Ann for tickets.

Monday, 4 January 2016

Welcome to 2016

Wow! doesn’t time fly? It is nearly time for the first meeting of 2016.

When is that I hear you ask?

First Meeting of 2016
Thursday, 14th January 2016

Membership is due so don’t forget to bring along your envelope with your membership details on the outside and $15 on the inside - give our hard working treasurer a break; make sure you have the right money because he will not be giving change.

If you don’t have an envelope then you can print your own by >>downloading this<< and printing it yourself. The download is designed to be printed on a DL  Envelope (A4 folded three times).

The meeting will start at the usual time of 10.30am but there will be a lot of members wanting to pay their dues so allow a little extra time. Have a cup of tea, a biscuit and catch up with all your mates. Don't forget this is not an AGM, that will be held in July or August.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

The Early Birds

Just a reminder to that some of the activities of the club start before the first meeting of the year. Check with your group leader if you are not sure.

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

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?

Monday, 30 November 2015

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.

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Finally – a reminder

The first meeting of 2016 is 14th January 2016

 

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Thursday, 12 November 2015

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.

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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.

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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.