Gloucester VIEW Club

Members held our monthly meeting on Tuesday October 20 at the Gloucester Bowling Club. We had 46 members and guests on the day that shared a beautiful meal, a very interesting talk and friendship. Our guest speakers for the day were Anna and Kylie, pictured, from the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG).

The BWNG was formed in 1989 as a locally focused group, to provide services to local people. We have an aging community with just under 40% being over 65. This group works hard on providing services that allow people to remain in their homes longer. With over 50 staff their focus is for Gloucester to be a vital and liveable place to be. Further information about services that are offered can be found on their website.

Members met at our new venue, Gloucester Bowling Club on Tuesday September 15.  The theme for the day was Spring, with the focus on our floral emblem: The Golden Wattle.Acacia; you didn't know there are over 1000 species of wattle. Wattle seeds went into space and spent six months on the space station. and we listened to and joined in singing the chorus of the son Gold here in the wattle by the Wild Women of Anywhere Beach. Lots more information was shared about the wattle tree.. 

Members were asked to bring a piece of jewellery that is special to them. The stories of the pieces were shared. All the stories were amazing  to listen to.  Four new members, pictured, received their badges, welcome ladies.  We had a lovely baked dinner for lunch. There was lots of chatter, laughter and singing.  A special day to welcome spring.

Tuesday August 18, Gloucester View Club held the monthly meeting at the Golf Club.

Our guest speakers were Jarrad Galvin and James Hughes from Yancoal. They spoke about the rehabilitation process of the two mine areas, Duralie and Stratford. It was a very informative talk and if anyone would like to know all about the process check out their website:

https://www.yancoal.com.au/our-sites/duralie
https://www.yancoal.com.au/our-sites/stratford

Our guest speakers for the July meeting were Beau and Ray, pictured, from the Gloucester Fire Rescue Squad.

They spoke about home safety; and did you know that if you would like your smoke alarms checked, just contact your local brigade, and they will come out and check them for free. 

At our June meeting Members shared information about the beginning and history of the Smith Family and View Clubs. We also listened to a part of the All I can be podcast.

Photo of President Judy presenting Dorathea with her new member badge and welcome kit.

On May 19th we celebrated our 37th Birthday with 52 members and guests. The guest speaker for the day was Shayne, from Shady Solutions, who spoke about scams and internet security. Our Zone Councillor, Cathy,  spoke to the group after lunch and one of our members Sandra shared about her experience with the Learning for Life program with her grandson.

Accompanying photo is of Bev, who was also celebrating her birthday on the day, and our President Judy. One of our members Rae, made the cakes. We all had a small cake to take home.

The theme for the April meeting was Anzac Day with a focus on the Vietnam War. 

Our Club met on Tuesday March 17 where we celebrated Ladies Day and St. Patricks Day, and the colour for the day was green.

President Judy started our day with the history of Ladies Day and information about St. Patricks Day. Our guest speakers were Laura from Wesley Care Finder and Lesley from Legacy. Laura explained the new age care system.