Wodonga Life Activities Club

PRESIDENT Helen Kerr

Secretary Trish Gardner Treasurer Terry Kerr

Committee Vice President Jan Kowarzik; Elizabeth Rose Members Co-ordinator; Sandra McIntosh Activities Co-ordinator; Committee; Diane Harrop; Heather Paech; Lyn Frichot; Shirley Sinnett

email: membership@lifewodonga.org.au

PO. Box 738, Wodonga 3689

www.lifewodonga.org.au

                                                          SPRING  NEWSLETTER 2024

Regular Weekly Activities

Monday Mah-jong Free. Held at the Wodonga Golf Club commencing at 1pm. If you don’t know how to play someone will be happy to teach you. Please book on the system.

Monday Line Dancing is at the Senior Citizens Hall Havelock Street Wodonga commencing at 5:30pm. The cost is $12 and runs for one hour. This is a Beginners Class and is easy to learn. Please book on the system.

Wednesday Cards and Games are held at the Wodonga Golf Club commencing at 1pm. Join in different games or bring your own. Lots of fun. On the second Wednesday of the month the members meet at 12pm for lunch. You will need to book on the system for both.

Wednesday Cornhole at the Wodonga Bowling Club at 7pm. This is a new activity and is very easy for the senior age group. The cost is $10.

Friday Mah-jong. is held at the Wodonga Golf Club commencing at 1:15pm but you need to be there a bit earlier. You must book on the system.                                                                    On the first Friday of the month members have lunch at 12pm You will need to book on the system for lunch as well.

Friday Walking Group: The group meets at the BBQ area at Sumsion Gardens every Friday at 8:30am for a forty five-minute walk. This walk is suitable for all levels of activity. Following the walk, you can share a hot cuppa and a chat. Bring your own. Please book on the system.

Regular Monthly Activities

Thursday the third day of the month is the Committee Meeting held at the Birralee Tavern commencing at 10:30am however those who wish to can also meet at 12pm for lunch after the meeting. All members are welcome to attend. You must book for the meeting and separately for lunch

                                                           SPRING NEWSLETTER

                                                       SEPTEMBER

Thursday the 19^th is the Monthly Committee Meeting at the Wodonga Golf Club at 10:30am. This will be the last meeting for the present committee before the AGM. All members are invited. Please book on the system.

Thursday the 19^th members are invited to have Lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. Please book on the system.

Sunday the 22^nd is the AGM at the Lincoln Hotel Commencing at 12pm. We do need your support, and we would love to have some new members apply to join the committee. Please book on the system. If you are staying for Lunch, please book on a separate page.

Sunday the 22^nd we have lunch at the Lincoln  Hotel following the AGM.at 12:30pm. All members are welcome. The cost is subsidised by the Club, so it is only $20 for a two-course meal and tea or coffee. You will need to book and pay on the system.

Tuesday the 24^th Twisted Stitches is at Helen’s at 9:30 am. Come along and bring your latest effort or get help to start something new. Book on the system.

Tuesday the 24^th Morning Melodies is at the Stump Hotel at 11:45am. The cost is $20 for a two-course meal and entertainment with the Two of Us. Sing along or dance. Just have fun. Book on the system.

Thursday the 26^th we are at the SS&A Club for the Karen Carpenter show $10 Please book on the system.

                                                             OCTOBER

Friday the 4^th Lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. You need to book on the system. All members are welcome

Friday the 4^th we have The Royal Navy Band at the Cube $10 which they donate to Legacy Please book on the system ASAP.

 Sunday the 6^th we have our Senior Week Activity with Brunch at Felltimber Creek Lake, off Melrose Drive, commencing at 10am. We hope to encourage new people to join our friendly Club so your participation will be appreciated. The cost is $10 for a fantastic breakfast. Bring a chair and cutlery. Book and pay on the system

Tuesday the 8^th we have the Glenn Starr Hits at the Cube Free. You need to book on the system.

Tuesday the 8^th the Commercial Club has The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly show at 10:15am You need to book on the system ASAP. The cost is $5.

Tuesday the 8^th we will lunch at the Commercial Club at 12pm. All members are welcome. You will need to book on the system.

Wednesday, we have a mystery Bus ride organised by Westmont for the senior’s week. There is no cost, but it will fill very quickly. Book on the system before the seats sell out.

Wednesday the 9^th there will be lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. All Members are welcome. Book on the system so you get a seat.

Thursday, there is a Castle Creek Wildflower Walk at 9:30am. Sturdy shoes are required. Book on the system ASAP.

Friday the 11^th the Cube has their Session’s Event which is a pop-up bar style. It goes for three hours with entertainment from local artists of Various art forms. The cost is $15 paid on the system when you book in.

Friday the 11^th the caravaner’s are off to Euroa for five days. Some are only going for three days. You do need to ring the caravan park for a site. Unfortunately, there are no cabins. If you would like to join them, you could look for a motel. Whatever way you are going you need to book on the system, so we know to look out for you.

Saturday the 12^th we will be attending the Sunnymeade Gardens which have been recommended to us. The word is this will be the last time it will be open to the public. Members only wanting to go for the day will need to organise their own transport’. The Gardens we will be attending are open from 1pm till 3pm. The cost is $22 when you book on the system. You cannot leave it too late to book as bookings will close early.

Monday the 14^th the Wodonga Gardens Retirement Village are having afternoon tea and an entertainer commencing at 2pm. This is a free activity. You do need to book on the system.

Tuesday the 15^th we have Card Making at Elizabeth’s at 9:30am. Easy just follow directions. Book on the system.

Tuesday the 15^th we are at the Regent for Classic Movies our choice being Grease. Book on the system.

Thursday the 17th is the First Committee Meeting with the new committee at the Birralee Tavern commencing at 10:30am. Goes for about an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we welcome any ideas you may have. Please book on the system.

Thursday the 17^th we have Lunch at the Birralee Tavern at 12pm. Everyone is welcome. They do have seniors’ meals. Book on the system and pay on the day.

Tuesday the 22^nd we are back at the Stump Hotel for Morning Melodies. The cost is $20 for a two-course meal and entertainment with Anthony Tenace Please Book on the system and pay on the day.

Sunday the 27^th we are planning a trip to Burrumbuttock to view a private Garden and then to lunch at the Burrumbuttock hotel. There will be a ride, but it would be nice if you paid the drive $5 toward the fuel. You will need to book separately for a ride so we know how many require a ride.

Tuesday the 29^th we have Twisted Stitches at Helen’s at 9:30am. Bring along your latest activity or come along for some ideas or help. It’s all free. Book on the system so Helen has enough chairs.

Wednesday the 30^th we a at the Huon Hill Tavern for Dinner at 6pm. They have new owners, and all reports are good. They also have a senior’s menu. Book on the system and pay on the day.

                                                     NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

Friday the 1^st is lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. Please book on the system.

Friday the 1^st of November Marina Prior and Michael Cormick are at the Albury Entertainment Centre It is a two hour show with them singing all the hits from all the musicals. The cost is $75 when you book on the system. Book early so you don’t miss out.

Sunday the 10^th we are off to Yarrawonga for a cruise and lunch. The cost is $35. You can get a ride if you book for that as well. We are suggesting a donation of $10 to the driver to cover the cost of fuel.

Tuesday the 12^th there is Card Making at Elizabeth’s at 9:30am Come along and make birthday cards for fellow members. You just have to follow Elizabeth’s directions. Book on the system so she has enough chairs.

Wednesday the 13^th we have lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at12pm. You will need to book on the system.

Tuesday the 19^th the Stump has Morning Melodies at 11:45. A two-course meal and entertainment for $20. This month’s entertainment is Paul Gibbs .

Thursday the 21^st we have the Monthly Committee Meeting at the Birralee Tavern at 10:30am. All members are very welcome to attend.

Thursday the 21^st we have lunch at the Birralee Tavern at 12pm. Please book on the system.

Tuesday the 26th we are back with Twisted Stitches at Helens commencing at 9:30am Lots of fun and plenty of chatting. Please book on the system.

                                                                DECEMBER ACTIVITIES

Friday the 6^th lunch is at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. Please book on the system.

Saturday the 7th we have Christmas Spectacular at the Albury Entertainment Centre at 7:30pm and it runs for 150 minutes. David Hobson, Penny McNee, Dale Burridge and Mirusia joining together for an amazing Christmas Spectacular backed by an orchestra. The cost is $79 when you book on the system

Tuesday the 10^th we are making birthday cards at Elizabeth’s. Easy instructions to follow. You still need to book on the system.

Wednesday the 11^th we have Lunch at the Wodonga Golf Club at 12pm. All members are welcome. You don’t have to stay. Please book on the system.

Wednesday the 11^th is our Christmas Party at the Wodonga Golf Club. Come along for our last official function for the year. The cost is $37 for a two-course meal and tea or coffee. Book and pay on the system.

Thursday the 12^th is the Monthly Committee Meeting at the Birralee commencing at 10:30am. All members are welcome to attend. You will need to book on the system.

Thursday the 12^th we have Lunch at the Birralee at 12pm. Everyone is welcome. They do have a Senior’s menu. Please book on the system.

Sunday the 15^th we are at the Ironbark Hotel Chiltern for lunch at 12pm. Book on the system and pay on the day.

Tuesday the 17^th the Stump has their Christmas Party at Morning Melodies. This is the last one for the year. The cost is $20 for a two-course meal and entertainment with Cullum Gleeson. Please book on the system and pay on the day.

Tuesday the 31^st New Years Eve can be enjoyed at The Venue (was the German/Austrian Club who are no longer involved) The cost is $60 for a two-course meal and supper. Bring your own nibblies. You will need to book and pay on the system. Don’t leave it too late.

 These are just some of the activities you can attend. Check your emails regularly.

We love to be out and about enjoying life. Don’t sit at home. Lots to do. Join in. Book in.

Cheers Sandra