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Myall River VIEW Club
About
Myall River VIEW Club was formed in 1997.
Currently, the Club sponsors ten 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 2nd Friday each month
- Time: At 11.30am
- Where: Hawks Nest Golf Club
- Address: Sanderling Avenue, HAWKS NEST NSW 2324
Contact
Lynne on 0425 203 544
Email: johnwest8@bigpond.com
Club News
Meet Our 2025 Committee
Back Row L-R: Sue – Lunch Coordinator; Lynne – Secretary; Sue – Sunshine Girl; Barbara – Asst. Secretary/Coordinator Learning for Life Students; Sheril – Programmer; Lucy – Asst. Programmer
Front Row L-R: Wilma – Asst. Treasurer; Lorie – Vice President; Hilary – President; Lois – Delegate; Cath – Publicity Officer; Sharon – Treasurer, absent.
Front Row L-R: Wilma – Asst. Treasurer; Lorie – Vice President; Hilary – President; Lois – Delegate; Cath – Publicity Officer; Sharon – Treasurer, absent.
May 2025 Tribute to Mothers Everywhere
As a tribute to mothers everywhere, guest speakers for May were the mother/daughter team of past president Rhonda Jurd and her daughter Audra Taylor. Rhonda told a fascinating tale of the females in her family from her “granny-granny-granny-grandmother” to herself as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. The story was then taken up by Audra from her childhood to her children and her children' children.
L-R Rhonda, program officer Lucy, and Audra
April 2025
New member Pek Lim finally receives her membership badge from President Hilary after a long period of absence due to family illness.
February 2025
Members enjoyed their first outing for 2025 with a hilarious game of ten pin bowling followed by a delicious and economical lunch at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Tavern.
Lynne Makes A Difference in December 2024
Also at our Christmas luncheon our wonderful Secretary, Lynne West, was presented with a Making a Difference Award for her dedicated service over many years. Thank you, Lynne!
Accompanying photo shows: President Hilary, Secretary Lynne, Zone Councillor Bronwyn, and Functions Officer Sheril.
Christmas Celebrations in December 2024
Members and guests of our Club held their long-awaited Christmas luncheon with special guest speaker, the Elvis tribute artist Wayne Cooper, from one of Australia's premier tribute shows, The Sincerely Elvis Tribute Show. He fascinated members with the story of his transition from a childhood singing star to a highly experienced detective and back to a singing star.
Photo L-R: Functions Officer Sheril, Wayne, and President Hilary
Visit from Services NSW in November 2024
In November, Members heard a very informative talk from a representative from Services NSW, giving us an insight into the services that are available, especially to Seniors.
Accompanying photo shows L-R: Jack from Services NSW, and Sheril, Functions Officer.
September 2024 Welcomes New Members
Two lovely ladies received their new membership pins at our September meeting. Thirza and Joan bring our Member numbers to almost 70 which is good for a small coastal town.
Accompanying photo L-R: Vice-President Lorie, new Members Thirza and Joan, and President Hilary.
Outing in September 2024
Our social outing for September was to the newly refurbished Bull and Bush Tavern in Medowie. A great day was enjoyed by everyone and despite the name of the tavern being Bull and Bush, and nothing could convince Lucy that the new mural was anything but a Cow.
Accompanying photo of Lucy with the Cow
Celebrating 28th Birthday in July 2024
Members celebrated their Club's 28th birthday in July with a luncheon attended by Members, their guests and visitors from other NAO1 Clubs.
During lunch, Members modelled outfits from a local fashion outlet. Accompanying photo shows our lovely models: L-R: Rhonda, Kath, Sheril, Sharon, Lyn and Eva
Decade Pin Presentations in July 2024
At our birthday celebrations, Zone Councillor NA01 Bronwyn presented Sue with her 20 year pin and Paula with her 30 year pin, as can be seen in the photo.
Welcoming New Members in May 2024
May has been a busy month for Members. Our Guest Speaker was Margie Abbott, perhaps better known as the wife of a former Prime Minister. She spoke about The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, the importance of education for our children and the impact of the social media culture. In addition, three new Members received their membership badges.
Members also visited Gloucester VIEW Club for their 35th Birthday and heard about the history of Thalidomide in Australia, as well as joining Cessnock VIEW Club for a delicious High Tea Party
Photo L-R: President Hilary, new Members Irene and Shirley; and Sherrie.
Ten Pin Bowling in 2024
Our March outing was an hilarious morning at Raymond Terrace10 Pin Bowling Alley, followed by lunch at the Lakeside Tavern.
Photo L-R: Sue, Ros Bev and Shirley enjoying the bowling and the antics of those who had a strike....or a complete MISS!
February 2024 Picnic
On the third Friday of each month our Club has a social outing for Members, on February 22 after an extremely hot day, some Members (and husbands) met for a late afternoon/evening get-together and meal by the banks of the Myall River. Fortunately a breeze off the river made the evening very pleasant.
Photo shows many of us enjoying the afternoon.