Southern Peninsula

Upcoming Meetings 2019

Our speakers for the Winter monthly meetings

Thursday 8th August

Speaker – Jessica Turner, Forensic Officer, DNA analysis Unit, Victoria Police.

Thursday 12^th September

Speaker – Susan Reynoldson (Community Project Manager) from Mornington Peninsula Shire.  Susan will talk about the Men’s Shed movement and the roles of women in that organisation.  A few members from local men’s sheds may also join us.

Thursday 10^th October

To be confirmed

Thursday 14^th November

Speaker – Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor for Seawinds ward Antonella Celi.

Other events coming up

Friday 16^th August – Movie ‘An Unexpected Love’ scheduled for 1 pm at Peninsula Cinemas Sorrento.  A mature movie for a ‘mature audience’ an Argentinian film with English subtitles.

Monday 26^th August – The Southern Peninsula VIEW club members will travel to Coolart in Somers to tour the old mansion and gardens.  Bring along a picnic lunch if the weather permits.  For carpooling/times/alternate luncheon arrangements contact Mandy Kiklis (Program Officer) on 0405 942 599 for more details.

Sunday 29^th September – Sausage sizzle fundraiser Bunnings Rosebud.

October/November (Date TBC) – Cake and Craft stall Bunnings Rosebud.

Thursday 5^th December – Christmas lunch at Rosebud Country Club.

Click here to access the August Newsletter

July 2019

On Thursday 11^th July 2019 the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club welcomed our monthly meeting speaker Robyn Erwin from the Wellsprings for Women.  Robyn spoke about the history of the centre, which provides support for education, well-being, social support and partnership programs for women in Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia areas.

Wellsprings opened as a drop-in centre in 1994 offering a friendly environment for women to meet in a homely setting.  Over the years a holistic program was developed to address the physical, emotional, spiritual, recreational, educational and skilled based needs of women.  The centre now supports approximately 300 women weekly.

At the July monthly meeting Rosanne Skinner received her badge from Club Secretary Sandra Hogan and was welcomed as a new member to the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club.

On Friday 26^th July 2019 10 members of Southern Peninsula VIEW Club attended a showing of the movie ‘THE KEEPER’ at Peninsula Cinemas Sorrento followed by lunch at a local Sorrento cafe.  Feedback from those in attendance was that ‘The Keeper’ is a thought provoking film, which would have awakened memories for those who lived through the last years of WW2 and the subsequent rebuilding following the war.

Click here to access Southern Peninsula VIEW Club July Newsletter 

Christmas In July 

On Tuesday 17^th July 2019 members of the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club attended a Christmas in July lunch, which was held at the Rye RSL.

Those attending enjoyed a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch and were entertained by The Hot Flushes.  A very special thank-you goes to Southern Peninsula member Wendy Tyler who created some amazing home baked shortbread and included these with chocolates as individual table gifts for each member in attendance.  A very merry time was had by all.

On Friday 19^th July the first meeting of the Southern Peninsula VIEW Book Club took place at the Seawinds Community Hub Rosebud.

If there is sufficient interest a second club of 10 participants may be formed.  The cost is $150 per year per club ($15 per person) or for remainder of this year $75  ($7.50 per person) paid up front.  Any members interested can contact Faye Burnham via email feefaye@bigpond.com

On Thursday 1^st August, while both were on separate holidays, Lynette Thompson (Southern Peninsula VIEW club Assistant President) and Faye Burnham (Southern Peninsula VIEW club Program Officer) caught up for coffee on Magnetic Island.  They were photographed in Horseshoe Bay.  Lynette was caravanning with her husband while Faye was looking after her grand children.  A ‘mini’ VIEW club meeting, as there is no View Club in Townsville.

Other VIEW Club Birthday celebrations

On Saturday 13^th July Southern Peninsula VIEW member Bree Dixon (Club Publicity Officer) attended the Shepparton Day VIEW clubs 25^th birthday celebration.  Bree was previously a member of the Shepparton club.

On Monday 22^nd July Southern Peninsula VIEW member Sue Purnell (Club Treasurer) and Roseanne Skinner attended the Phillip Island 24^th Birthday celebration.  Sue was previously a president of the Phillip Island club.  The Sisters and Misterssinging group entertained the gathering.

June 2019

On Thursday 13^th June 2019 the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club welcomed the speaker for our monthly meeting Kerryn Ladell from the Rye Community House.  Kerryn spoke passionately about the history and development of the Community House movement from its original inception in the 1970’s until today.

The Rye Community House started in 1984 with playgroups, drop-in coffee mornings and adding art, craft and aerobic classes.

Today the Rye Community House is located in a purpose built facility and the activities have expanded to include IT classes, arts/crafts, health and well-being, sustainability and offers childcare.

On Thursday 27^th June 2019 members of Southern Peninsula VIEW Club attended a showing of the movie YESTERDAY at Peninsula Cinemas Sorrento followed by lunch at Just Fine Food Sorrento the home of the famous Sorrento Vanilla Slice.  Feedback from those in attendance was that ‘Yesterday’ is a very enjoyable feel good movie with the fantastic music of the Beatles, which was enjoyed by all.

On Friday 28^th June 2019 members of the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club were delighted to attend the Mornington VIEW Clubs 25^th Anniversary lunch.  It was great to meet with so many like-minded women from the Mornington club.

Click here to access Southern Peninsula VIEW Club June Newsletter

May 2019

On Thursday 9^th May 2019 the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club held a Mothers Day High Tea at the Seahorse Café – Seawinds Community Hub in Capel Sound.  This was followed by a tour of the Seawinds community centre.  The day was a great success and all who attended had a fabulous time.

On Thursday 16^th May 2019 the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club welcomed our monthly meeting speaker the author Goldie Alexander.  Goldie spoke about the inspiration for her young adults books and how she aims to show how Shakespeare’s characters and plots still hold relevance for today.  Modern young women and men in contemporary and futuristic settings have replaced the 17th century characters and language.  Her books include Gap Year Nanny (Based upon Macbeth), The Trytth Chronicles (Based upon The Tempest) and Changing History (Based upon Romeo and Juliet).

On Saturday 18^th May Southern Peninsula VIEW Club held a very successful Cake and Craft stall at Bunnings Rosebud.   On very short notice the members of the club mobilised and produced some delicious treats, which sold very well to the local community.  Thanks to Bunnings Rosebud for the opportunity for this excellent fundraiser.

Click here to access the Southern Peninsula VIEW Club May Newsletter

                                                                   VIEW Club President Natalie Derri & Author Goldie Alexander