Runaway Bay VIEW Club

Enjoying The Event

April 2023

Our April end of the month function is one of our major events of the year, raising some of the necessary funds we need to fund our Learning for Life students.

Rebecca graciously offered her home for the event. Our hard working committee provided a lovely luncheon and refreshments.

Glitter and Kaftans

Shining In April 2023 

The theme for our April luncheon was Glitter and Kaftans, At our new venue The Parkwood Tavern.

The ladies certainly did not disappoint. Colorful garments everywhere.  A very fun day

Supporting Others

Guest Speaker April 2023

Our guest speaker for the month of April pictured here with Pres. Lyn, was Deb Digby from Support the Girls, an organization which provides amenities for ladies who would otherwise not have the benefit of such things we often take for granted.  

As a result of Deb’s visit we will be collecting various amenities to be presented at our May luncheon.

St Patrick's Day

Celebrations in 2023

Our St. Patrick’s Day theme at our March meeting brought heaps of color green and orange of course.

None more colorful than Judy (Student Liaison) for our Club. Judy gave us a brief which included delightful messages from our young students and of course the status quo with regard to all our students.

New Members Welcomed in 2023

New members Deb and Judy receive their welcome pack from President Lynn and Vice President Denise.

Thank you Rebecca

Pres Lyn presenting Rebecca a certificate of appreciation for her tireless efforts through the years.

Welcome Meagan

2023 March

Members were delighted to engage Meagan Norris an extraordinary crime writer, as our guest speaker for our March 2023 meeting. We were spell-bound beginning to end, as Meagan regaled us with her own biography that brought her from the UK to Australia and subsequently gave us an insight to her research of more than a dozen publications, most notably Out of the Ashes and The Messiah’s Bride.

We hope to welcome Meagan to our Club again.

Farewell 2022

Christmas Luncheon

A very colorful and fun filled day as we farewelled 2022 with joy and gratitude. Our HOPE and anticipation are that 2023 will bring to all good health and more fun times to share.

Christmas Celebrations

2022 December

Our Christmas party in December was held at Sea-World Nara resort.

The Seafood Buffet et al was overwhelming. So lovely to see so many members and friends catching up at this cheerful festive time.

Gala Celebrations

2022 October

The Gala dinner held in October on the Gold Coast was a roaring success with Qld clubs represented from far and wide. It was also a bonus to have some of our ladies partners joined us that evening.

Heaps of prizes stalls and brilliant entertainment.

Spring High Tea

2022 October

Members and guests enjoyed a delightful High Tea at Seaworld Nara resort on the Gold Coast on the 28th of October this year, with lovely prizes and fabulous auctions. The room was abuzz with lots of fun.

Our organizers Ilma Lee and Susan Johnson ensured everyone had a great time.

The lovely Mariana Earrings were won by Kerri’s highest bid and the wonderful Seaworld Nara Resort Voucher (Valued at $500) was won by Kathy, pictured with Ilma and Susan.

Hippie Magic

2022 October Meeting

The Happy Hippie theme for our October luncheon rekindled memories for  many of our members seen here in a kaleidoscope of color. A fun trip down memory lane.

Our guest speaker for the day Dr. Louise Robertson (of Coastal Eye Surgeons) judged the Best and the Fairest dressed of the day, who was Sue.

Carnival of Flowers

2022 October Outing

Despite the not so favorable weather, sixty members and guests boarded a bus to Toowoomba to wander through the magnificent Carnival of flowers. Nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of this group. A lovely day was skillfully organized by Sue and our trusty driver.

Mad Hatters Fun

2022 September

An absolutely mad and delightful day was had by all the ladies attending the Mad Hatters event at the September Luncheon meeting. 

Some very impressive and imaginative creations as seen in these photos brought peels of laughter and  heaps of fun. So many deserving contestants, one in particular caught the judge's eye.

Susan pictured with her prize for best Mad Hat for the day. 

2022 National Convention

An obviously wonderful time was had by all at the National Convention with members from far and wide finally able to Celebrate 60 years of VIEW.

Heaps of fun with various themes starting with Wine, Women and Song

Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood

The event continued with a Gala evening, Hollywood Style!  Glitz and glamour throughout with a clever nostalgic theme.  The " stars" of our club did shine.

Masked Mufti Day Fun

A room full of colorful masks at our August Luncheon meeting added heaps of fun and frivolity on the day. Some very clever creations.

2022 August Luncheon

Trivia Rules

August 2022

A hugely successful evening at Salecia Waters Recreation Club recently was enjoyed by more than eighty members and guests at a fun filled Trivia event; skillfully organized by Sue our Trivia Queen. 

Sue and her helpers put together trivia quests and other games with prizes, raising $2,000 for our Smith Family students that evening. A good time was had by all who attended. 

Bastille Day Celebrations

2022 July

Members went all out on the French themed luncheon for July.

Our esteemed Guest speaker, Professor Roley Sussex (pictured Below), enlightened us on the subject of linguistics and the role we share with others when we learn a new language.

The tables were filled with heaps of colour, fun and frivolity.

Lunch With Friends

2022 June

An the end of June lunch with friends was enjoyed by all at a local Main Beach restaurant. The sumptuous comestibles were a surprise and delight.