Fortnightly News 2/2/2024

Issue 02 of 2024     

2 February 2024

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

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Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April  – our 2024 Book Fair

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New badge order – get yours now.

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We are going to place a new order for Club name badges – which look like this:

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Please see Polly if you would like to order.  The cost per badge is $11.80.

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Book Fair donations closing off soon

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Donations of good quality books and other items are rolling in and keeping the Book Fair team very busy.

If you are thinking of donating some items, please hurry up! We will not be accepting donations for this year’s Book Fair after Friday 15 March 2024.

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We will re-open for donations again on 1 May 2024.

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Book Group idea

We now have left only seven brand new copies of ‘The Happiness Jar’ by Canberra based author Samantha Tidy.  This book was the winner of ACT Writing and Publishing Award in 2014. If your book group is looking for an idea for the next book to discuss why not suggest it. Copies are $2.50 each and available from Polly.

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PLEASE HELP TO KEEP THE CLUB SAFE AND CLEAN

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You may have spotted a couple of new signs at the Club – as below!

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For safety reasons it is vital that the verandah doors opening out into the carpark are kept clear of chairs and other obstacles.

For health reasons it would be really appreciated if members do not leave unwashed cups, plates and cutlery on the sinks in the kitchen, Anne Murray room and Hall 2.  The washing up fairy will thank you!!

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SCAM WARNINGS

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The news media are never shy about reminding us that phone and computer scams are more and more commonplace, and that seniors are the most vulnerable group.  Do remember –if you feel that you aren’t sure of what you are doing in this space, COTA ACT offers individual one-on-one training sessions through its GET IT program where senior Canberrans can come and ask questions in a relaxed way and learn about how to get online and become confident with using technology.  Their offices are at the Hughes Community Centre, 2 Wisdom Street, Hughes, 6282 3777 or email contact@cotaact.org.au.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Thanks Cindy for today’s postscript:

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Who claims that Australian public servants are not creative and/or do not have a sense of humour?

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              “Crocodiles and other natural predators are not authorized under Australian

              Law to conduct Fisheries Enforcement Operations, but this doesn’t stop them

              from taking matters into their own teeth.”

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This quotation came from an ABC Report on the Australian Border Force using threat of crocodile attacks to deter illegal fishers from the Kimberley.

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Fortnightly News 19/1/2024

Issue 01 of 2024     

19 January 2024

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 23 January – Club Management Committee Meeting

Friday 26 January – Australia Day Public Holiday – Club closed

Monday 29 January – Book Fair Sub-Committee Meeting

And … Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April  – our 2024 Book Fair
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WELCOME BACK…

…in 2024 to a new year at Woden Seniors.  I hope everyone has survived the bumps and pitfalls of the Christmas and New Year period – and in fact found some peace and enjoyment along the way. 

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If you haven’t made and already abandoned your New Year resolution for 2024, how about resolving to try a new activity from the many on offer at the Club?  A good way to make some new friends and maybe acquire some new skills!

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THE WODEN SENIORS 2024 BOOK FAIR

Our ninth Book Fair is fast approaching. It will be just after Easter, i.e. on 5, 6 and 7 April.

The Book Fair team has been beavering away for the last nine months processing donations three times a week, storing them, and putting in place plans for the Club’s best book fair so far.

At the time of the Book Fair, we will need additional help. So, think about how you would like to contribute.

We will need lots of helpers to set up on Thursday 4 April and to pack up on Sunday 7 April.

We will only need a small number of extra helpers during the Book Fair to refill the tables, work on the checkout and keep everything tidy and safe.

Closer to the time a sign-up sheet will be available at the front counter. Watch this space for more details.

Another way to help is to encourage friends and family to come and support the Book Fair. Pick up some bookmarks to give them so they have the dates.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Thanks Ron for today’s drivel department contribution:

Common sense is like deodorant.  The people who need it the most never use it.
It’s not my age that bothers me; it’s the side effects.
I’m not saying I’m old and worn out, but I make sure I’m nowhere near the curb on trash day.
I haven’t gotten anything done today. I’ve been in the produce area trying to open this #*@@* plastic bag.
If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
I want to be 18 again and ruin my life differently.  I have new ideas.
I’m on two diets. I wasn’t getting enough food on just one.
My mind is like an internet browser. At least 19 open tabs, 3 of them are frozen, and I have no clue where the music is coming from.
Hard to believe I once had a phone attached to a wall, and when it rang, I picked it up without knowing who was calling.
Apparently RSVPing to a wedding invitation “Maybe next time” isn’t the correct response.
She says I keep pushing her buttons.  If that were true, I would have found mute by now.
There is no such thing as a grouchy old person.  The truth is that once you get old, you stop being polite and start being truthful.

Fortnightly News 22/12/2023

Issue 25 of 2023     

22nd December 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 22 December – Club closes for the Christmas break

Monday 15 January 2024  – Club re-opens for 2024

Tuesday 23 January – Club Committee Meeting

And … Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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WHO KNOWS HOW TO HAVE A CHRISTMAS PARTY?

WE DO !!!

Close to 100 people (approaching one quarter of the Club’s membership!) attended a really enjoyable Christmas lunch on Friday 15^th.  The food, the company, the singing, the hampers… the vibe!!!  I’m pretty sure we haven’t had so many people in the building since before COVID, and it was quite simply a blast.  Lots of photos below to prove the point. 

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A couple of special moments – our Polly received a special gift of $$$s from members of the various activity groups at the Club which was accompanied by a memory book with messages from the people who contributed to the gift.  The gift and the messages were a testament to the high regard in which she is held by all of us.

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At the Club AGM in September, mementos of appreciation for our Life Members were presented. Ann Murray was not able to attend at that time, so we took the opportunity to present her memento at the Christmas lunch.

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Thank you everyone who contributed to the hampers, to Polly’s gift, to the preparations including setting up, cleaning up, entertaining, the Christmas tree, and to everyone who attended the party and made it what will certainly remain as a very special memory for me and I hope for everyone who attended.

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NEXT YEAR – A NEW ACTIVITY GROUP

Beginning on Monday 15 January, Ann Roberts will lead a group for people interested in learning line dancing.  This will suit people wanting to start from scratch or to refresh old memories under Ann’s expert teaching and guidance.  The weekly sessions will be held on Mondays from 1.00 to 2.30pm in Hall 2.  Bring along your best smile and dancing feet – it’s worth taking part just for the music!!  As this will be a teaching group, people will be welcome to join in and start at any time. 

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

The final newsletter for the year and it just remains for me to wish our members, families, friends and supporters a safe and happy Christmas, and a year of good health and prosperity in 2024.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Thank you to Lutana for this – I think we can all relate.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas

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On the first day of Christmas, my true love said to me

“I’ve bought a big fresh turkey and a proper Christmas tree!”

On the second day of Christmas much laughter could be heard

As we tucked into our turkey – a most delicious bird!

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On the third day of Christmas came the people from next door;

The turkey tasted just as good as it had the day before.

On the fourth day of Christmas, some wine and cheese we had;

We were bright and happy, and the turkey?  A little sad.

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On the fifth day of Christmas, outside the snowflakes scurried

But we were nice and warm inside and we had the turkey curried.

On the sixth day of Christmas, the Christmas spirit died;

The children fought and bickered – we had the turkey fried.

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On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love he did wince

When he sat at the table and was offered turkey mince.

On the eighth day of Christmas, the dog had run for shelter –

He saw our turkey pancakes and the glass of Alka-Seltzer!

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On the ninth day of Christmas, by lunchtime Dad was blotto

As he knew the bird was back again, this time as a risotto!

On the tenth day of Christmas, we were drinking home-made brew;

As if that wasn’t bad enough, we were served turkey stew.

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On the eleventh day of Christmas, the Christmas tree was moulting,

And even with chilli and oyster sauce, the turkey was revolting!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, we had smiles upon our lips –

The guests had gone, the turkey too, so we dined on Fish and Chips!!

Fortnightly News 8/12/2023

Issue 24 of 2023     

8^th December 2023

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 15 December – 12 noon, Christmas Lunch at the Club

Friday 22 December – Club closes at 4.00 pm for Christmas break

Monday 15 January 2024 – Club re-opens for 2024

And … Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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 CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH

A reminder that Monday next, 11 December is the cut-off time to book in for what is promising to be a super duper Christmas Lunch.  We are using the same catering as last year which means we can look forward to generous servings of delicious food.  We’ll supply some juice, water and our usual tea and coffee, and members are of course welcome to BYO something stronger for some Christmas cheer.

And it’s not too late to drop in your donations of something non-perishable and Christmassy for our hamper/s which will go some lucky lunchers!

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END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES

Our various Club groups are celebrating the season in their various ways  and in various places and I was delighted to be present for the Wednesday Recorder Orchestra’s final session for the year.  Music, friendship and food – what could be nicer.

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RUNNING REPAIRS

The little fridge in the Anne Murray Room has been giving trouble, but after being given such expert attention and a new door seal, it should be ready to give good service for a few years yet.

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IT’S NICE TO BE APPRECIATED

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 Looking forward to seeing many of you next Friday – and to taking lots of photos to fill Issue 25/2023 of the Newsletter.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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A few final words…

I signed up for a Zoom workout that was too advanced for me.

So when the instructor said to “do a plank, and then bring your knee to the opposite elbow”, I did a modified version where I turned off my computer and made pancakes.

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Benefits of a good vocabulary!…

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I recently spoke an old engineering friend of mine and asked what he was working on these days.

He replied that he was working on aqua-thermal treatment of ceramics, aluminium and steel under a constrained environment.

I was impressed until, upon further enquiry, I learned that he was washing dishes with hot water under his wife’s supervision.

Fortnightly News 24/11/2023

Issue 23 of 2023     

24^th November 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

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Friday 15 December – Christmas Lunch at the Club

Booking is essential for what is promising to be a very enjoyable celebration. 

Polly will be glad to put your name on the list!  Cost is $6 cash or an activity voucher per person.

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Friday 22 December – Club closes at 4.00 pm for Christmas break

Monday 15 January 2024  – Club re-opens for 2024

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And … Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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GARDEN DOINGS

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The Club’s Facilities Sub-Committee has been busy during Spring, and the results of their work, allied with a grant received for upgrading garden areas around the Club, is there for all to see.  Appreciation to Sue, Grahame and Ron for all their time and expertise given to the Club not only in the garden but on matters of general repairs and maintenance inside and outside our building.

Looking forward to some yummy summer pickings in due course. 

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CALLING BOOK GROUPS

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Woden Seniors’ Book Fair has received a generous donation of two boxes of brand-new copies of  “The Happiness Jar” by Canberra author Samantha Tidy. This book was published in 2013 and won the ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Fiction. So, if your Book Group is looking for a book to discuss this could be the one! Some Book Groups have already taken up this opportunity. There are about 40 left at $2.50 each. Polly has supplies for those interested.

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PS – it would also make a nice Christmas present for a book lover friend.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Another selection from Peter Golack – thanks!

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SKILLS FOR SENIORS

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 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

Be decisive. Right or wrong, make a decision. The road is paved with flat possums who couldn’t make a decision.

Happiness is not having to set the alarm clock.

When I get a headache I take two aspirin and keep away from children just like the bottle says.

Just once, I want the prompt for username and password to say, “Close enough.”

Becoming an adult is the dumbest thing I’ve ever done.

If you see me talking to myself, just move along. I’m self-employed.
We’re having a meeting.

“Your call is very important to us.  Please enjoy this 40-minute flute solo”.

Does anyone else have a plastic bag full of plastic bags, or is it just me?

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Fortnightly News 10/11/2023

Issue 22 of 2023     

10^th November 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

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Friday 15 December – Christmas Lunch at the Club

Friday 22 December – Club closes at 4.00 pm for Christmas break

Monday 15 January 2024  – Club re-opens for 2024

And … Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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COTA PRESENTATIONS

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Last week a small group of members heard an interesting and informative presentation covering topics such as Aged Care Packages and options regarding retirement villages and residential aged care. 

The information provided was general and a very good guide, but if you would like to discuss any of this with respect to your own personal situation, COTA offer free individual appointments at their Hughes Community Centre offices, 2 Wisdom Street in Hughes.  They can be contacted on 6282 3777 or at  www.cotaact.org.au/contact-us/

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH and HAMPER PRIZES

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Many thanks to the people who have been dropping in non-perishable Christmassy items to fill the hamper/s to be won at our Christmas lunch on Friday 15 December.  Everyone will receive a numbered ticket on arrival and we will draw the winning numbers at intervals through the lunch.  Keep up the good work!!

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And the good news is that our Choir will be providing the entertainment on the day and are rehearsing a Christmas program for our enjoyment – and of course for the enjoyment of the folk at the various nursing homes they visit weekly.

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 (Thanks Peter Golack for this one)                

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO – hmmmm

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Why are Kansas and Arkansas pronounced so differently?

Not to mention words that end in ‘ough’ – cough, bough, rough, dough, through, though….

Is it the letter ‘s’ or the letter ‘c’ that is silent in the word scent?

Why does fridge have a ‘d’ in it, but refrigerator doesn’t?

Before was was was, was was is.

The shovel was a ground-breaking invention.

So how come noses run and feet smell?

And you drink a drink, but you don’t food a food?

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Fortnightly News 27/10/2023

Issue 21 of 2023     

27th October 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 31 October  – 10.30am to 12pm Housing and Aged Care Information Session presented by COTA

Tuesday 7 November – 1.30pm Melbourne Cup afternoon tea

Friday 15 December – Christmas Lunch at the Club

Friday 22 December – Club closes at 4.00 pm for Christmas break

Monday 15 January 2024  – Club re-opens for 2024

And of course… Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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COTA PRESENTATION

This is the third of three information sessions for Club members presented by COTA.  These sessions have proved to be extremely informative and this one, on understanding Aged Care packages and making decisions around housing options including retirement villages and staying in your own home, promises to be a source of some useful knowledge.  All welcome in Hall 1 on Tuesday 31 October, 10.30am.

If you missed last week’s session on staying safer online, see the flyer below regarding individual one-on-one help offered by COTA at their Hughes Community Centre offices, 2 Wisdom Street in Hughes.

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MELBOURNE CUP AFTERNOON TEA

On the first Tuesday in November…. we all know what happens.  Join us for afternoon tea at the Club on Tuesday 7^th November, from 1.30pm.  There will be sweeps and of course the big TV to watch the race.  It will help to know how many people will come along, so please give Polly your name if you are planning to join in.  Afternoon tea will be courtesy of you – i.e. please bring a plate!!

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AND OF COURSE – CHRISTMAS LUNCH

FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER

Yes, I know it’s only October…. but December will be here in no time.  Last year’s Christmas lunch was a great success and this year is planned for more of the same.  We will use the same catering again from Ainslie IGA, their selection of cold meats and salads was very ample and delicious.  Thanks to everyone enjoying the soup offerings during the winter months, we able to offer the Christmas lunch for the very low cost of an activity voucher – what a bargain!

Again, we will need you to advise Polly that you are planning to attend – cut-off time for booking in is Monday 11 December. 

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CHRISTMAS HAMPER PRIZES  

To add some extra Christmas cheer to the occasion, we will offer lucky door prizes in the form of Christmas hampers to some lucky attendees.  To make this possible, we are asking members to donate non-perishable Christmassy foods and other items to fill these hampers.  The more the merrier!!  There will be boxes in the foyer to receive your items.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Reflecting on 80 years of preschool education in the ACT

Former preschool staff and parent committee members are invited to reconnect and exchange memories with past friends and colleagues in celebrating the remarkable milestone of 80 years of Preschool Education in Canberra.

Date: 10 November 2023

Time: 3 to 5 pm

Location: Ainslie Primary School – Reid Preschool Unit,

14A Dirrawan Gardens, Reid, ACT 2612.

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To register and for more information go to https://www.canberrapreschoolsociety.info/events

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In case you missed Floriade or Tulip Top – Crookwell Open gardens​

Eleven beautiful gardens will open this year for the Crookwell Garden Festival to be held on 4 and 5 November 2023. The gardens opening range from small-town gardens to larger country landscapes with sweeping vistas. Wonderful old favourites such as Markdale and Kiloren will open for viewing again this year and they will be complemented by new privately owned gardens, each of which showcases the owners’ love of planting while reflecting the different designs they each have for their gorgeous landscapes.The cost is $30 per person for a ticket to see all the gardens. All-garden tickets are available for purchase now on the website, Crookwell Garden Festival 2023 Tickets, Crookwell and surrounds | TryBooking Australia and during the festival at the Crookwell Visitor Information Centre, at Saturday’s Garden Lovers Market, and at each garden (cash only). Single entry tickets of $5 will be available at each garden.Children 15 and under are free.

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Things to think about

1.  Don’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often.
2.  Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
3.  If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before.
4.  An excellent approach to housework is to sweep the room with a glance..
5.  Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
6. A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.
7.  For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program.
8. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.
9. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.
10. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.

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Fortnightly News 13/10/2023

Issue 20 of 2023     

13^th October 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 17 October – Club Committee Meeting

Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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THE TULIP TOP EXCURSION

          

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After a week’s postponement – a day out in the garden in the rain was not looking like fun – our day at Tulip Top gardens on Wednesday this week was very special.  The weather was ideal, blue skies, warm but not hot, lots of flowers and lots of shady areas to sit, talk and enjoy.  A generous serve of fresh sandwiches and a mini pav provided for our lunch ensured that we were fuelled up for the afternoon.  Thanks everyone for helping to make it such an enjoyable occasion, and especially thanks to Roger Tomlins for guiding the walkers from the Club to Bay 6 at the Interchange.

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PAST TIMES

As part of the Club’s History Project, every issue that we have been able to obtain of the Meridian Newsletter (so far) has been uploaded to our website – https://www.wodenseniors.org.au/accordions/  

The Meridian was published as a paper document between 1991 and 2012 before being replaced by the now familiar digital edition emailed to members.  The publication went from a few typewritten and mechanically duplicated pages to a professionally produced and printed magazine.  Some very interesting reading covering a period of much growth and development for Woden Seniors.

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Jenny Gregory                                                                          

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au          

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Fortnightly News 28/9/2023

Issue 19 of 2023     

28th September 2023

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 2^nd October – Labour Day Public Holiday – Club closed

Wednesday 4 October – Tulip Top Gardens excursion

Thursday 5 October – COTA Presentation – Aged Care Visitor Volunteer Scheme

Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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WODEN SENIORS AGM

Thanks to all those members who filled the room for the Club’s Annual General Meeting last week, your support and interest is greatly appreciated.

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The following were elected to serve on the Club’s Management Committee for the 2023-24 year:

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President:    Jenny Gregory

Vice-President: Maureen Bourne

Secretary:   Chris Mckay

Treasurer:   Jennifer Pratten

Committee:  Catharine Masters

Grahame Cheers

Cindy McMillan

Jennifer Battisson

Gail Guiliano

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If you were not able to attend but would like to see any of the paperwork (Audited Financial Statements, President’s Report, etc..) from the AGM, Polly has copies in the office for you.

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Also at the meeting, by unanimous vote, Judy Henderson was admitted to Honorary Life membership of Woden Seniors in recognition of many years of outstanding service and contribution to the Club.  Congratulations Judy!

 

Earlier this year the Committee decided that our Honorary Life members should receive a token memento in recognition of their status. Judy and the two other ‘Lifers’ who were present at the meeting – Sue Allen and Gail Guiliano – were presented with theirs.  Gail also accepted her husband Santo’s plaque on his behalf.  Members will know that we have one other Life Member in Anne Murray who is also to receive a plaque. Many thanks to the Weston Creek Mens’ Shed for making these for us.

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Life Members – Judy Henderson, Sue Allen and Gail Guiliano

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COTA PRESENTATIONS

A reminder that COTA ACT will provide three information sessions/presentations for us during October.

The first of these will be held on Thursday 5^th October from 10.00am to 12 noon in Hall 1.  The topic for this session is COTA’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme – please see the flyer in the newsletter of 15 September.   Members who are interested are most welcome to attend, and you are also invited to bring along a friend, neighbour or family member who may also be interested in hearing about this program.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Two further sessions which should be of interest to many of us will follow:

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Thursday 19 October 10am to 12pm

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Tuesday 31 October 10am to 12pm

More information on these closer to the time.

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SENIORS EXPO

On Thursday last week Woden Seniors, along with Tuggeranong 55 Plus and Canberra Seniors Clubs, were represented at the Seniors Expo held at EPIC.  The Expo is very well organised and presented, and our stall had a constant stream of visitors throughout the day.  A great opportunity to talk to people about what we do at the Club, and to give out LOTS of advance publicity for the 2024 Big Book Fair!

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AND COMING UP – TULIP TOP EXCURSION

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And yes.. it’s still possible to be part of the excursion to Tulip Top on Wednesday next week, 4 October.  Cost is $130 per person which includes coach travel, entrance to Tulip Top and a light lunch.

If you would like to come along, please contact Polly on TUESDAY.

      

Jenny Gregory

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au

www.wodenseniors.org.au

Feel free to sing along……

     

Fortnightly News 15/9/2023

Issue 18 of 2023     

15th September 2023

      

DATES TO REMEMBER

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Monday 18 September: Woden Seniors Inc. Annual General Meeting

Thursday 21 September – COTA Seniors Expo

Monday 2^nd October – Labour Day Public Holiday – Club closed

Wednesday 4 October – Tulip Top Gardens excursion

Thursday 5 October – COTA Presentation – Aged Care Visitor Volunteer Scheme – see below

Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 – our 2024 Book Fair

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WODEN SENIORS AGM – yet another Reminder!

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2023 Annual General Meeting

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Date:       Monday 18 September 2023

Time:      12.00 pm

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Members are cordially invited to attend the AGM.  Our constitution specifies a minimum number of people required to be at the meeting (the quorum) for it to be viable so your attendance will be much appreciated.  A reminder that financial members only are eligible to vote at the AGM. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. 

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COTA PRESENTATIONS

COTA ACT will provide three information sessions/presentations for us during October.

The first of these will be held on Thursday 5^th October from 10.00am to 12 noon in Hall 1.  The topic for this session is COTA’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme – please see the flyer below.   Members who are interested are most welcome to attend, and you are also invited to bring along a friend, neighbour or family member who may also be interested in hearing about this program.  Light refreshments will be provided.

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Two further sessions which should be of interest to many of us will follow:

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Thursday 19 October 10am to 12pm

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Tuesday 31 October 10am to 12pm

More information on these closer to the time.

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THE WICKED EXCURSION

A small party of members took part in the Potters Travel excursion to Sydney’s Lyric Theatre to see the musical “Wicked”.  A fabulous afternoon’s entertainment was well worth the early start!

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AND COMING UP – TULIP TOP EXCURSION

It’s not too late to indicate your interest in taking part in this excursion, advertised in the News on 1^st September.  No money is requested yet;  just let Polly know if you would like to join in.   

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Jenny Gregory

President                         

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606

Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Some final random thoughts…..

* Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

 * If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
 
* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on.

* Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.

* Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.

* The second mouse gets the cheese.
 
* When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.

* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
 
* Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

* A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

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