Greensborough Evening VIEW Club
About
Greensborough Evening VIEW Club was formed in 1993.
Currently, the Club sponsors nine Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.
Our Club offers fun and friendship and offers a wide variety of events and activities for our members, helping to raise funds for our students. These include monthly guest speakers, scrabble groups, book club, knitting group, monthly morning teas, day outings and a bi annual weekend away.
We are always open to new members and look forward to introducing you to our Club and all VIEW has to offer so please give Judy a call, and have chat to find out more.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on the last Monday of each month
- Time: At 7.00pm
- Where: Heidelberg Golf Club
- Address:Main Road, LOWER PLENTY VIC 3093
- Location on Google Maps
Contact
Nadia on 0417 578 090
Email: gevcmembers@gmail.com
Club News
Meet Our 2024 Committee
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Celebrating 31st Birthday in June 2024
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Celebrating 31st Birthday in June 2024
Members and guests helped celebrate our 31st Birthday. The magnificent cake as can be seen in the accompanying photo, was cut by our President, Zone Councillor and two new members before being distributed to members to enjoy.
A lovely night was had by all with lots of social chat and an inspirational talk by one of our members Eleni, who does wonderful work in the community.
Outing to Sunset Boulevard
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Outing to Sunset Boulevard
Twenty Members enjoyed heading to Melbourne to see Sunset Boulevard. We all enjoyed a light lunch in a cafe before we headed off to the Theatre.
A very enjoyable show and outing.
Inspirational Guest Speaker in May 2024
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Inspirational Guest Speaker in May 2024
Guest speak Carolyn Pethick, a retired police officer spoke about sex discrimination in the Police Force.
Carolyn served for over 30 years with the Victorian Police Force. It was a job she loved but during that 30 years she was continually bullied and discriminated against for being female, and sexually harassed on several occasions.
Carolyn has written a book To Hell and Back - A Policewoman's Story A truly inspirational speaker.
May 2024
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May 2024
Queen Rocks: Don't Stop me Now Tour
Thirty six members and partners enjoyed a meal together at the Commercial Hotel, South Morang before heading to the Plenty Rangers Art Centre to experience Queen Rocks a definitive tribute to the Queen Stage Show. Queen Rocks performed all of Queen's iconic hits.
We all very much enjoyed this fabulous night out.
April 2024 At BBC Earth
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April 2024 At BBC Earth
BBC Earth Experience
Twenty ladies and partners had a wonderful day outing to enjoy the fabulous David Attenborough narrated BBC Earth Experience, featuring Seven Worlds, One Planet.
Fabulous day out.
April 2024 Man From Snowy River Tour
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April 2024 Man From Snowy River Tour
Man From Snowy River Tour for 5 days and 4 nights.
Members enjoyed many various activities and events ranging from a visit to The Ettamogah Pub, a visit to the Licorice and Chocolate Factory, the House of Monte Christo and a highlight, The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival held in Corryong. So many more events were enjoyed on this wonderful trip.
April 2024 Guest Speaker
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April 2024 Guest Speaker
Guest speaker for April was Jill Hauser, who spoke about The three P's - Politics, Poverty and Prostitutes and kept the ladies interested with a wonderful slideshow and stories of Melbourne from years gone by.
Jill can be seen in the accompanying photo.
Interesting Outing in April 2024
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Interesting Outing in April 2024
Twenty-three Members enjoyed a tour of Pentridge H Division on a beautiful sunny Melbourne morning. Many shared a coffee or lunch. A great morning was had by all.
Accompanying photo shows a section of Pentridge
Wonderful Guest Speaker Lex De Man
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Wonderful Guest Speaker Lex De Man
Guest Speaker Lex De Man spoke about Anne-Hamilton Byrne - Cult Leader of The Family.
Anne-Hamilton Byrne was the evil leader of The Family, an apocalyptic cult with about 500 followers and more than 28 children. Some were the children of cult members, others were newborns that came from unwed mothers tricked into thinking their babies were going to good homes, a few were out and out stolen.
Not a sound was heard from the Members as they sat listening to the most wonderful guest speaker who dedicated years of his life to bring this evil woman to justice.
February 2024 Guest Speaker
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February 2024 Guest Speaker
Vicki Key, a retired Police Officer was a very inspirational speaker. Members could not believe the talents, energy and commitment that Vicki has to life!
Vicki spent the majority of her career investigating sexual assault against children and adults and physical assault against children. She retired in 2010 and in 2012 Vicki founded the Retired Police Peer Support Office Program which assists retired uniformed members who may be experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Vicki was honoured and proud to receive The Order of Australia Medal for her dedication in the police force and her work in supporting retired police officers. A huge honour and very much deserved.
Theatre Outing 2024
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Theatre Outing 2024
Twenty ladies had a lovely afternoon travelling to Melbourne by train to see the musical Grease.
After a quick bite to eat, we were transported to a world of high school romance, unforgettable music and pure, unadulterated fun!. Enjoyable day was had by all.
October 2023 Auction
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October 2023 Auction
Close to $2,000 was raised with only 58 members in attendance! This amount was helped by a Silent Auction donation prize of a 6 mth Jim's Laundry Service.
As can be seen by the photo, Bev helped our Members enjoy a fun night with lots of laughs.
July 2023 with Vicki
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July 2023 with Vicki
Vicki stated that to understand the minds of women in the Middle East, it is necessary to understand Islam, and she quoted a number of verses from the Koran which describe the superiority of men over women. She gave four reasons why these women have difficulty in leaving Islam:
1) Since birth women are not encouraged to discuss religion, just to obey.
2) Many countries punish anyone leaving Islam with the death penalty: in others it is seen as bringing dishonour on the family, and honour killings often ensue.
3) Women are brought up to believe in a God and an afterlife, and that submission is required for this.
4) Men can readily divorce a wife, and the woman then loses her children and has to return to her parents in disgrace.
Vicki was a great speaker and was very happy to answer any questions Members asked.
Thirty Year Badges at 30th Birthday Celebrations in 2023
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Thirty Year Badges at 30th Birthday Celebrations in 2023
Our Club's 30th birthday celebration's were made extra special as Elie and Jan received their 30 year badges, which were presented to them by National President, Marg Woodhouse..
30th Birthday Celebrations in 2023
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30th Birthday Celebrations in 2023
Greensborough turns 30! And what a night we had!
As can be seen by the photo, Local Duo, Horizon had members up dancing the night away. Marg Woodhouse, National President was in attendance as was local member Kate Thwaites. Members and guests filled the beautiful Heidelberg Golf Club - all in all it was a fabulous night of celebration