Brendale Evening VIEW Club
About
Brendale Evening VIEW Club was formed in 1999.
Currently the club sponsors eight Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to support these educationally disadvantaged Australian children, as well as raise donations for other Smith Family programmes.
Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings, make some new friends and enjoy a two course dinner while listening to an interesting guest speaker. Our members also enjoy coffee mornings, outings and social activities.
We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come see what it's all about.
When
- Meeting Day is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
- Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm
- Aspley Hornets Football Club
Contact
Shayne on 0409 991 428 or email brendale.view@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 448, Albany Ck. QLD 4035
Club News
Keep up to date with what is happening around the clubs.
2021 Committee
2021 December
President Shayne with the banner
At Bunnings
Recently our committee promoted VIEW and The Smith Family at our local Bunnings' Community Awareness Evening in December.
2021 October
During October new member Jenny, can be seen receiving her badge from President Shayne.
Learning about COVID
Photo below shows Hostess Fran with guest speaker Clare Blake from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer who gave us a fascinating talk on the institute's history, all things Covid and the latest research QIMR is conducting.
2021 September
September guest speaker was Cheryl Rosso from the Salvation Army's Drive for Life program.
Photo above L-R: Agatha, Cheryl and Shayne
2021 August Annual Picnic In The Park
Tossing The Teabag Challenge
2021 July
Our July guest speaker was Russell Twomey, who enthralled members with Unsolved Mysteries of the Sea; also two new members were welcomed and presented with their name badges.
President Shayne with Russell Twomey
New Members Welcomed
2021 May
2021 Fashion Parade hosted and supported by The Village, Taigum; fashions by Portofino. The days proceedings were opened by Mr Ric Cohen, pictured below.
Fashions on Parade
Fabulous models of the day
Assistance Dogs in May 2021
Gorgeous Rosie, pictured below, was a special guest in May.
Rosie's handler, Kathryn, is thanked by President Shayne
Making A Difference Award in June 2021
Photo below of Lyall receiving her MAD Award from President Shayne
2021 April
At our April dinner meeting we had author and speaker Debourah Borg give us a very interesting presentation on her new passion bringing Colour Psychology and essential oils together for personal growth.
Host Bronwen with guest speaker Debourah
New Member in 2021 April
New member Kris receives her badge from President Shayne
2021 March
After Dinner guest speaker was Karen Lyon Reid, pictured below with President Shayne. Karen is the CEO of The Lady Musgrave Trust which has been working with homeless women in Queensland for 135 years.
Easter Raffles
A wonderful array of Easter baskets which were raffled on the night.
Celebrating 22nd Birthday
L-R: Past Presidents Trish, Christine, Shayne (Present President), Lyall and Lyn
National Councillor, Betty, presents 20 year pin to Christine
Photo above of cake for 'Come dressed in your Happy Colour' theme
Our talented entertainer, tenor, Gordon Harris
Welcome 2021
2021 Committee with Terri, 20 year member and winner of the Diamond Jubilee raffle.
Shayne (President) presenting Terri with her 20 Year pin
National and Regional News

VIEW National Online Raffle 2022 - Winners Announced
VIEW Clubs Online Raffle celebrating The Smith Family’s Centenary 2022 - Winners Announced
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Toy&Book Appeal
The Smith Family’s Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to the faces of Australian children at Christmas. Children who may otherwise miss out on opening a gift, simply because their families can’t afford it.
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Events Calendar
We have some great events coming up, take a look at the calendar and get involved!
International Women's Day 2023
International Women's Day celebrations are happening around the country at your local VIEW club.
VIEW National Convention 2023
We are pleased to announce the 56th VIEW National Convention will be held in Hobart, TAS from 8-10 September 2023.