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Gloucester VIEW Club

About

Gloucester VIEW Club was formed in 1989.

Currently, the Club sponsors five 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 3rd Tuesday each month
Time: At 11.00am for 11.30am
Where: Gloucester Country Club
Address: 4651 Bucketts Way, GLOUCESTER NSW 2422

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Contact

Kerry on 0414263426

Club Email: gloucesternswview@gmail.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

Our first meeting for 2026 was held Tuesday February 17th.
Our committee for 2026 are: Pat-Catering Newsletter, Marguerite-Delegate, Judy H-Vice President, Julie-Vice President, Judy E-President, Jenny-Welfare, Christine-Treasurer, Kerry-Publicity and Robyn-Secretary.

July 2026 Guest Speakers

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.

June 2026

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.

May Birthday Celebrations

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.

Anzac's Recognition in April

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

March 2026

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.

August 2025

Thirty nine members and guests attended the August Luncheon held on the 19th August with 5 apologies from those members suffering from the flu and other ailments.

Guest speaker Morgan from FAWNA (Fostering and Assistance For Wildlife Needing Aid) was more than happy to answer questions. Judy (one of our birthday celebrants) offered a vote of thanks. Both ladies can be seen in the accompanying photo.

As usual it was a very friendly and happy get-together so why not think about joining in at our next luncheon on 16th September.