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Runaway Bay VIEW Club

About

Runaway Bay VIEW Club was formed in 1993.

Our VIEW Club has up to 90 friendly members whose contribution supports 18 junior and senior students through The Smith Family Learning for Life Program.

Our lunch meetings include interesting guest speakers, and we hold regular social events throughout the year. These include local bus/boat trips, fashion parades, theatre outings, high tea etc. We would love you to join us. To find out more give Julie, our President, a call on 0410 416 725 or send an email.

Location

When: Meeting Day on 2nd Tuesday each month
Time: At 11.30am for 12.00pm
Where: The Parkwood Tavern
Address: Corner Olsen and Wintergreen Drive, PARKWOOD QLD 4214

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Contact

Julie on 0410 416 725
Email: runawaybayview@gmail.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2025 Committee

Accompanying photo of our new Committee

Christmas 2025 Meeting Luncheon

Our final meeting of the year was a Christmas affair with everyone dressed to match! Fifteen hampers put together by our fabulous Dulcie, made from donations from members over the past few months, were the highlight along with a Secret Santa.

Thank you to all our members who have supported our Club this year and enabled us to support our 18 Learning for Life Students.

Christmas 2025 Outing

We recently held our Christmas social lunch event for members, family and friends at a local Italian Restaurant, Portofino.

The food and ambience were amazing and thanks to John for providing the entertainment.

Fashions on Parade in October 2025

Our annual Fashion Parade was the largest fund raiser for the year. Held at the lovely Rebecca’s home, with support from Destani Fashions at Helensvale and entertaining from Jack Watson, over 70 members and friends had a fabulous day.

The accompanying photos show some of the beautiful fashions.

Annual Trivia Night in July 2025

Our annual Trivia night is one of two major fundraisers for our Club. With close to 100 members and guests attending and with support from Runaway Bay Junior Rugby Leagues Club and many other supporters, the night is lots of fun.

High Tea Fundraiser

Our High Tea fundraiser in May was a great success. Accompanying photos show all our lovely ladies and the 3 beautiful gift baskets made by Judy as raffle prizes and the lucky winners.

Birthday Celebrations in May 2025

May was a busy month for birthday celebrations and our Zone Councillor, Di, spoke to our Members and presented service pins.

Accompanying photo is of Di presenting 20 year pins to Susan and Rebecca.and birthday cake cutting.

IT Training in May 2025

In May we used grant funds to engage an experienced trainer to run IT training to build confidence and capacity of our Committee to carry out their roles and access and use the VIEW website and resources.

Successful 2025 Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting attracted a huge attendance on the day and a selection of photos can be seen accompanying this item.