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Buderim VIEW Club
About
Buderim VIEW Club was formed in 1993.
Currently, the Club sponsors eight 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. Please RSVP by the previous Saturday to the first Wednesday of the month, to Vice President Gail at 0414 950 949.
Our function room is at the very centrally located Buderim Tavern. At our luncheon meetings we always have interesting guest speakers. New members are very welcome. Attending our club’s events will help raise funds for educating students of underprivileged families.
On the third Wednesday each month we have a social activity/outing.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on 1st Wednesday each month
- Time: At 11.00am for 11.30am
- Where: Buderim Tavern
- : Luncheon cost is $30.
- Address: 81 Burnett Street, BUDERIM QLD 4556
Contact
Vice-President: Gail on 0414 950 949
before 6pm on the Saturday before the Wednesday Luncheon
Email: buderimviewinfo@gmail.com
Club News
Meet Our 2026 Committee
Our Club's Annual General Meeting which includes the election of our new committee who can be seen in the accompanying photo, was held in February.
May 2026 Guest Speaker
Photo L-R: Vice President Gail J thanked guest speaker, Gail who was a Smith Family recipient. Gail is also a member of Maroochydore VIEW Club.
Gail gave an interesting talk about teaching and writing books for children.
May 2026 Presentations
Photo on the left shows President Carol present Bernie with her new member’s badge and VIEW Club info; Welcome Bernie.
Photo on the right shows Beryl, one of our members who turned 90 this month. Beryl was presented with an attractive coat hanger plus a special 90th Birthday card from our Buderim VIEW Club.
April 2026 Outing
In April our Club's ‘social event’ was held at Maggie May’s Kitchen and Bar Restaurant, in the picturesque and lush landscape of Rosemount, near suburb of Bli Bli.
The photos show that the ladies looked like they were all enjoying themselves.
March 2026 Guest Speaker
Photos -
- Far Left: Former (Buderim VIEW Club) President Antoinette thanked Guest Speaker Helen who gave an excellent Talk about the Bloomhill cancer charity on the Sunshine Coast.
- Top Right: Member Kay offering ‘Birthday coat hangers’ to birthday members Carole and Sue; and
- Bottom Right: Simply Sweet on Buderim - Cupcakery and Scones, free local delivery - displaying the boxed cupcakes to President Carol The cupcakes look delicious and also very attractive
Sunshine Coast Council Community Awards: in 2026
Our Club did not win our category for the Community Group, however we are proud to have been nominated as there were 40 groups named. We were thanked for our 32 years of service and presented with a special certificate.
The accompanying was taken at our February Monthly Luncheon and Meeting. Current President Carol is holding the Certificate of the Sunshine Coast Australia Day award nomination.
Members at Club's 32nd Birthday celebration
Club members at Club's 32 birthday celebration.
Our next event is monthly Lunch & Meeting - Wednesday 4th February, at Buderim Tavern. Interested ladies to RSVP by Saturday 31st January, to Gail on 0414 950 949 or gailjullian@gmail.com
Attending our club’s events will help raise funds for The Smith Family, helping with education of students from disadvantaged families.
Club's 32nd Birthday celebration
At Buderim VIEW Club’s 32nd Birthday, members dressed in blue for the special occasion of 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia, with 65 being the colour of sapphire!
Christmas Lunch 2025
The Buderim VIEW Club held their Christmas Lunch social on Wednesday 19th November.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food, company and dressed brightly for the occasion.
October Fashion Parade Models
The Clothes were from 'Friends Boutique' at Buderim.
There were 5 volunteer Models taking part in the Fashion Parade. Photo L-R: Sheila, Alison, Leonora, Barb and Kim.
Fashion Parade
Our Club put on a Fashion Parade on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at the Buderim Tavern, with clothes from Friends Boutique at Buderim.
There were many Raffle Prizes, plus a lucky door prize which was a dress from Friends Boutique, for the lucky winner. There were platters of pastries and little cakes with a glass of mimosa plus a tea, coffee and juice stand.
It was a successful event raising funds for the Buderim VIEW Club.
The money raised at this Charity event, will go towards the LFL (Learning For Life) students, who The Smith Family charity support.
Left to Right: Alison, Leonora, Sheila, Barb, Kim and Kay. Kim and Kay are the owners of Friends Boutique, Buderim. Kim took part in the Fashion Parade and Kay was the ‘Compare
New Name Badges
President Antoinette. received their new name badges fromKimberleyand Diane New members
10 years Badges
Club members Marilee and Kay received their 10 years badges from President Antoinette. Well done!
Happy 90th Joan
President Antoinette presenting Joan with her 90th Birthday card.
Guest speaker Janice
Club member Laurel-Lee thanked guest speaker Janice Price (left).
Lyn received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’
Award.Certificate of AppreciationLyn received a
Happy 90th Pat
Pat was presented with a Birthday gift of a covered Coat-hanger by Kay Gear and the Club wished Pat a wonderful 90th Birthday 🎂
Pat has been a Buderim VIEW Club member for many years and has held various positions on the Committee, which the Club has appreciated.
Comedy at July Meeting 2025
Volunteers from another VIEW Club did a comedy play during our Club's luncheon.
July Meeting 2025
Some photos from our July luncheon meeting.
L: President Antoinette (L) presenting membership badge to Carol;
R: Club’s secretary Carol thanked the ladies for giving generously of their time.