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Cootamundra Day VIEW Club

About

Cootamundra Day VIEW Club was formed in 1973.

Currently, the Club sponsors four Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on the 1st Thursday each month
Time: At 11.30am for 12.00pm
Where: The Albion Hotel
Address: Parker Street, COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

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Contact

Jennifer on 0408 475 411

Email: jenny_85@bigpond.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

Accompanying photo taken following the AGM and election of our new committee for 2026.

L-R: Greetje Vice President and Minutes Secretary; Jenny President, Secretary, Publicity Officer and Program Officer; Cheryl Assistant Treasurer and Kathy Treasurer and Delegate with Past Zone Councillor Marj who presided over the elections.

It's great to be back for another year

Birthday Celebrations in 2026

Members and guests enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating our 53rd birthday.

Some snap-shots of the days activities.

Cutting The 2026 Birthday Cake

Accompanying photo shows Zone Councillor Anita cutting the cake with our new members Diane and Cheryl, who were presented with their new member badges and welcome packs earlier in the day.

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100 Percent Attendance in 2025

Accompanying photo shows Zone Councillor Anita presenting Jenny and Marj with certificates for 100% attendance in 2025.

Jenny has now clocked up a massive 15 years of never missing a meeting

Christmas 2025 Celebrations

Accompanying photos of our Christmas lunch which was an enjoyable fun day.

Guest Speaker in October 2025

Accompanying photos L-R: Guest Speaker Sarah Hughes drawing the Spring Cleaning hamper raffle winner with President Jenny, and Assistant Treasurer Sue who is thanking Sarah for her talk

Spring is blooming, September Luncheon

Our September luncheon table was decorated with spring colours.

We had a wonderful day with Marj and Kathy telling us about their experiences at the recent Gala Day celebration held in Wagga Wagga for 65 Years of VIEW.