Doncaster VIEW Club
About
Doncaster VIEW Club was formed in 1983.
Currently, the Club sponsors seven Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.
We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on 3rd Tuesday each month
- Time: At 11.00am
- Where: The Manningham Club
- Address:1 Thompsons Road, BULLEEN VIC 3105
- Location on Google Maps
Contact
Upcoming Events 2024
Tuesday May 7: A friendly morning of coffee and chat at Melissa's Cafe, 63 Parker Street, Lower Templestowe at 10.00 am.
Tuesday May 7: Activity at Bunnings Doncaster A Pink Day (Mothers Day table setting).
Tuesday May 21: Doncaster VIEW Club's Luncheon Meeting at the Manningham Club, commences at 11.00 am. Guest speaker will be Vicki Mustafa, topic Women in the Middle East.
Club News
Meet Our 2024 Committee
Our first meeting for the year was our Annual General Meeting and elections were held. All Committee positions for 2024 were filled. Our special guest speaker was Anne, our newly appointed VA02 Zone Councillor. Anne conducted the elections and handed out the badges to the newly elected Committee Members. Anne also introduced herself to the club members and shared a little about herself, some delightful stories about Learning for Life students she has met plus her time with VIEW.
Cottage By The Sea in April 2024
Cottage By The Sea in April 2024
Our guest speaker was Donna Campisi from Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff a not-for profit organisation that provides seaside accommodation for disadvantaged children.
The charity is committed to empowering the children by supporting them in developing their self-esteem, health and well-being thus inspiring them onto bigger and better things in life. The Cottage provides an uplifting, healthy, seaside environment where these children can feel safe and supported. Donna is a very engaging speaker and our members enjoyed the presentation.
Photo L-R: Program Officer, Kim with Donna Campisi
Make Bake and Grow in March 2024
Make Bake and Grow in March 2024
Make, Bake and Grow was the theme for our trading table.
Our guest speaker was Casey Olori, Business Development Partner from Southern Region Home Care Services. The topic was My Age Care and in Home Support. The presentation was very informative and we were given a very useful brochure. Our members enjoyed the discussion and having questions answered.
Photo of Sue and Sandra hard at work at the Trading Table
Early 2024 Catch-up
Early 2024 Catch-up
Early in February, morning tea was organised at Stonehouse Cafe, Warrandyte. It was a great opportunity for our members to catch up after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Photo shows Members enjoying a great catch-up.
Christmas In December 2023
Cabella Mia presented their summer range. Our Members enjoyed making purchases to wear during the Christmas and New Year festive season. A special Christmas raffle was held where every member received a prize.40th Birthday Celebrations 2023
40th Birthday Celebrations 2023
Members celebrated a very special 40th Birthday. in November 2023 The theme was A Splash of Purple. Members and visitors from National Office, local VIEW Clubs and country VIEW Clubs enjoyed a photo-show of our activities and events taken over the years.
Much fun was had drawing the numerous raffle prizes and a spot prize was given to each table. Our birthday cake, which is pictured, was cut by Lyn, Eva, Marg and Hazel.
When Doncaster VIEW Club held its first meeting on November 22nd 1983, Hazel was the first secretary and is still an active member.
Birthday Entertainment
Birthday Entertainment
Members and friends enjoyed the wonderful entertainment from the Marcellin College Junior Band assisted by three teachers for the special 40th birthday celebrations.
Craft at Bunnings in October 2023
Craft at Bunnings in October 2023
October 2023
October 2023
September 2023
September 2023
August 2023
August 2023
During the month of August a group of members attended a “Planting of Spring Bulbs” activity and morning tea hosted by Bunnings Doncaster. Members all enjoyed taking home their potted bulb creations.