Mornington VIEW Club

On 15 th July 2026 Mornington VIEW Club hosted the annual 3 club luncheon for the 3 clubs on the Mornington Peninsula. It was attended by 110 Members and guests from Mornington, Southern Peninsula and Hastings where a 2 course lunch was held.

The decorations and entrance looked amazing and then the guests were entertained by Chris Griffiths who sang so many well known songs that one stage more than half the room was up dancing, including some of the staff.  The decorations were beautiful and the manager of Steeples, even came in to help us set it up the night before as well as providing the entertainer. We cannot thank them enough. 

We had so many donated raffle prizes  to raise money for The Smith Family Winter appeal as well as having a trivia quiz for each table. A great day was held by all. Finally we had a photographer from the Peninsual Newspaper group present and had a follow up article in the local paper.

Our 32nd Birthday was celebrated in June, and was so much fun.

Photos:

• Far Left - Raelene looking very Rock Chick ready for dancing with our entertainer;
• Next - Mez is twirling round in a borrowed skirt;
• Top Right - Our beautiful birthday cake made by our very own Yvonne; and
• Bottom Right - Rita and Diane up dancing with  Funky Elvis.

In May Members worked our local Bunnings BBQ to assist us in sponsoring Students for the Learning for Life program, and donating to the Digital Learning Packs.

As our meeting was held on Anzac Eve, we decorated the tables in an Anzac theme and former Private James Farquarson spoke to our group on his time serving in East Timor in 2002 and 2003. He then continued his address on how he assimilated back into civilian life, and how his wonderful service dog Peggy, who is in the photo has assisted him.

Photos show the table decorations to honour Anzacs and James with Peggy.

Accompanying photos:

• Top Left - Annette is being presented her new member badge and pack by President Ruth;
• Top Right - Bev is being presented with her 10 year membership pack by president Ruth; and
• Bottom - Shows Jill, Mez and Dorothy, (all wearing red in honour of our Anzac theme) who are manning our trading table which raised $551 for The Smith Family on this occassion.

Some Members Jenny, Barbara, Diane and Yvonne, pictured below, enjoyed an outing that was arranged to see the Diva exhibition on March 30th at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.

It was an amazing exhibition and was loved by all.

Some Members from our Club celebrated International Women's Day with a visit to the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park including a lunch at Harry's cafe. 

Accompanying photo of our group looking splendid in their VIEW colours.

Christmas 2025 breakup, saw a visit from Santa who handed out Kris Kringle presents to each member.  A lovely day was enjoyed by all.  

Top left photo shows Santa presenting Margaret F with her Kris Kringle present. Margaret is a former president of the club, as well as being a Zone Councillor and delegate. She has been a member of our Club for 31 years and is looking very happy with her gift.

Bottom photo on the left shows (back row L-R) Bev V, Penny K, Veronica M, Judy J, Mez M, Kaye H and Bev B.  and  (front row L-R)  Diane, Santa (also known as  Bev B's husband) and Jenny W.

Photo on the right is from our Oaks day luncheon, held as a fund raiser at Steeples in Mornington.  It was great fun and many Members dived back into their wardrobes for dresses that they had worn to their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews wedding.  Here is our fashion on the fields winner Marie.

In October a group of our Members  were invited to tour the newly opened The Bays Cancer Care Centre in Mornington where we were provided with information and an afternoon tea.

Photo on the right shows the group being shown and told about the new radiotherapy machine with Dr David Blakey. It was most informative afternoon and wonderful to know that we have such a centre on our Peninsula.