HIGHTON SENIOR 2024 NEWSLETTER

2024--25 HIGHTON SENIORS COMMITTEE CENTRAL MANAGEMENT

President Margaret Tan Vice President Julie Benallack

Secretary/ Treasurer Sandy Beath Minute Secretary Bev Smith

Providore Vivien Hughes

Activity Representatives:

Bingo Vivien Hughes

Bowls Beryl Kristinof

Chinese Choir Simon Liu Chinese Games Teng Luo

Line Dancing Mila Hider

Mahjong Sandra Drummond

Table Tennis Allan Holmes

Tai Chi Lazlo

Maintenance Wayne Quamil

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Renewal is due July 1st. 2024-25

$15 - Complete the Renewal Membership form with your up to date information including emergency contact number and hand to a committee member or place under the office door.

WINTER WARMERS Never Fail Scone Recipe

Break 1 egg into a cup of thick cream .Mix with fork. Sift 2 cups of SR flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a bowl. Mix flour and egg mixture lightly to a dough. Cut out scones and place on a greased tray. Cook in 210 degree oven for 10 minutes. (1 cup of chopped dates and 1 tablespoon of sugar can be added)

Easy Quiche

Mix together 1 cup bacon, 1 cup grated cheese, 1 cup milk,1 cup chopped onion, chopped parsley, 3 lightly beaten eggs, 1/2 cup SR flour, salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a greased dish. bake in moderate oven for 25 mins.

FEELING the COLD ?? Use a single sock filled with rice to make a heatbag.Tie a knot in the end and heat in microwave for 2 minutes.

Know the F.A.S.T. Signs of Stroke

Face-- Check their face.Has their mouth drooped ?

Arms-- Can they lift both arms ?

Speech-- Is their speech slurred ? Do they understand you ?

Time-- Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. Keep Looking This years theme is "keep looking at your mate " and you could save someone's life.

Club Activity Reports

Line Dancing :

Monday, Tuesday, Friday mornings. Monday is a very popular day with many more participants compared to Tuesday and Friday. If you are interested in learning to Line Dance the club has Monday and Tuesday sessions. Contact the club for more information. Cost $5.00 per session

Tai Chi:

Classes are held on Monday and Thursday from 1.30-3.00pm both days.These classes are powering along and Lazslo and his beginner group are enjoying the challenges.

Carpet Bowls:

Sessions are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 1.15-3.15pm. Come along and join in the fun.

Bingo:

Friday 1.00pm -3.00pm. 1 book $2.00, 6 books $12.00. Raffle tickets $1.00 for 3, door prizes available. Many great items to choose from for the winners.

Table Tennis:

Thursday 9.30am -12.00 also first and third Saturday

Mah Jong:

The Mah Jong group meet each Tuesday and Wednesday. Approximately 15 members attend over the two days and have some fun and a most enjoyable time.

Cards:

Every Wednesday about 6 people meet to enjoy the game "Hand and Foot" which involves 5 packs of cards and lots of adding up at the end of each game --good fun and good for the brain .

Check out the ACTIVITIES PAGE of this website for days, times and any costs for activities at the Centre or pick up a copy of our Schedule of Activities from the foyer at the Centre.

Central Management

President: Margaret Tan Vice President: Jules Benallack

Secretary/Treasurer: Sandy Beath

Committee Activity Representatives

Carpet Bowls Beryl Kristinof Line Dancing Mila Hider

Bingo Sue Jorgensen Table Tennis Allan Holmes

Tai Chi Faye Ramsey Mahjong Toni Lennie

Chinese Choir Simon Liu Handyman Wayne Quamil

Provedore Life Member Vivien Hughes

OFFICE HOURS at the Club

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12noon--3.30pm

COVID Rules at the Centre ( Geelong is still not free of Covid PLEASE take care)

Do not enter the Centre if you are feeling unwell. Remember to register.

Sanitise when entering and before tea/coffee - it is for the safety of every person using the centre. At the end of a session all participants are required to ensure ALL areas touched are cleaned.
Hospital grade disinfectant and paper provided for your use.
Cleaning register to be signed.

These requirements are designed to keep our community safe and open.

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday to all our members born in September

VOLUNTEERS

The Highton Senior Club relies on volunteers for all their activities.

We are grateful that the following members have accepted responsibility for organising activities:

• Bowls: Beryl - Tues & Sat; Vivien - Wed & Sat
• Bingo: Vivien, Beryl, Elma, Sue
• Line Dancing: Mila
• Table Tennis: Vivian, Gabriel
• Cards: Viv
• We are grateful that the following members have accepted responsibility to help the Centre stay operational:

• Website: Elaine, Sandy
• Treasurer: Sandy
• Tenants: Sandy
• Secretary: Sandy
• President:Margaret Tan
• Newsletter: Sandy, Elaine, Heather
• New Activities: Sandy
• Opening of Club: Sandy
• Kitchen: Vivien - Everything to do with the kitchen
• General upkeep: COULD THIS BE YOU?
• Garden: ,Julie
• Events co-ordinator: COULD BE YOU?
• Cleaning:

NEW CLUB ACTIVITIES

• Please let us know if there is anything you think we could add to our activities, especially if you would be prepared to help lead the activity. We're always keen to expand our range of activities offered to members.