HIGHTON SENIOR 2024 NEWSLETTER

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

The Club will be closed Thursday 4th April to Friday 12th April for centre works and repairs.

Carpet bowls and tabletennis will resume on Saturday 13th April.

COVID is still among us .DO NOT ATTEND THE CLUB IF YOU ARE FEELING UNWELL

CLUB ACTIVITY REPORTS (contact the club for more information regarding the regular activities) 

Line Dancing :

Monday, Tuesday, Friday mornings. Monday is a very popular day with many more participants compared to Tuesday and Friday. If you are interested in learning to Line Dance the club has Monday and Tuesday sessions. Contact the club for more information. Cost $5.00 per session

Tai Chi:

Classes are held on Monday and Thursday from 1.30-3.00pm both days.These classes are powering along and Lazslo and his beginner group are enjoying the challenges.

Carpet Bowls:

Sessions are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 1.15-3.15pm. Come along and join in the fun.

Bingo:

Friday 1.00pm -3.00pm. 1 book $2.00, 6 books $12.00. Raffle tickets $1.00 for 3, door prizes available. Many great items to choose from for the winners.

Table Tennis:

Thursday 9.30am -12.00 also first and third Saturday

Mah Jong:

The Mah Jong group meet each Tuesday and Wednesday. Approximately 15 members attend over the two days and have some fun and a most enjoyable time.

Cards:

Every Wednesday about 6 people meet to enjoy the game "Hand and Foot" which involves 5 packs of cards and lots of adding up at the end of each game --good fun and good for the brain .

HIGHTON SENIOR 40th BIRTHDAY was held at Leopold Sportsman Club Friday 15th March 2024

Entertainer Don Fisher bought a few smiles and laughter from all with his whitty jokes. Many line dancers and "old rockers" enjoyed the 60's and 70's music. A smaller crowd than usual but overall a great 40th birthday for the club. Thank you to President Margaret and committee for organising the important milestone for the club.

KITTY

Now bowls is a game that we all like to play

For it means lots of fun for us all

And all over the world many thousands are keen

To tickle that little white ball

The game gets us in be it lose, draw or win

And from Springtime right through to the fall

In country and city we chase after kitty

That cute little white ball

Trail the kitty, trail to Kate

The skipper will often request

And as we stand there at our ease on the mat

We know we can do it it's as simple as that.

The club has 3 carpet bowls mats so come and join the fun .

HUMOUR (late St Patrick joke}

Paddy and Mick are on a cruise ship.

Paddy said to Mick, "It's very quiet on deck tonight"

Mick said, "Everyone will be watching the band"

Paddy said,"There is no band playing tonight"

Mick said, "I definitely heard someone say A BAND ON SHIP"

NEED HELP Anyone with experise regarding repair drip /sprinkler systems

Contact Julie 0417392886 email julieben5050@gmail.com

Check out the ACTIVITIES PAGE of this website for days, times and any costs for activities at the Centre or pick up a copy of our Schedule of Activities from the foyer at the Centre.

Central Management

President: Margaret Tan Vice President: Jules Benallack

Secretary/Treasurer: Sandy Beath

Committee Activity Representatives

Carpet Bowls Beryl Kristinof Line Dancing Mila Hider

Bingo Sue Jorgensen Table Tennis Allan Holmes

Tai Chi Faye Ramsey Mahjong Toni Lennie

Chinese Choir Simon Liu Handyman Wayne Quamil

Provedore Life Member Vivien Hughes

OFFICE HOURS at the Club

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12noon--3.30pm

COVID Rules at the Centre ( Geelong is still not free of Covid PLEASE take care)

Do not enter the Centre if you are feeling unwell. Remember to register.

Sanitise when entering and before tea/coffee - it is for the safety of every person using the centre. At the end of a session all participants are required to ensure ALL areas touched are cleaned.
Hospital grade disinfectant and paper provided for your use.
Cleaning register to be signed.

These requirements are designed to keep our community safe and open.

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday to all our members born in April

VOLUNTEERS

The Highton Senior Club relies on volunteers for all their activities.

We are grateful that the following members have accepted responsibility for organising activities:

• Bowls: Beryl - Tues & Sat; Vivien - Wed & Sat
• Bingo: Vivien, Beryl, Elma, Sue
• Line Dancing: Mila
• Table Tennis: Vivian, Gabriel
• Cards: Viv
• We are grateful that the following members have accepted responsibility to help the Centre stay operational:

• Website: Elaine, Sandy
• Treasurer: Sandy
• Tenants: Sandy
• Secretary: Sandy
• President:Margaret Tan
• Newsletter: Sandy, Elaine, Heather
• New Activities: Sandy
• Opening of Club: Sandy
• Kitchen: Vivien - Everything to do with the kitchen
• General upkeep: COULD THIS BE YOU?
• Garden: ,Julie
• Events co-ordinator: COULD BE YOU?
• Cleaning:

NEW CLUB ACTIVITIES

• Please let us know if there is anything you think we could add to our activities, especially if you would be prepared to help lead the activity. We're always keen to expand our range of activities offered to members.