Southern Peninsula

Upcoming Meetings 2019

Our speakers for the Winter monthly meetings

Thursday 11th July

Speaker – Robyn Erwin, from Wellsprings for Women that provides support for education, well-being, social support and partnership programs for women in Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

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.

Activities in the works

BOOK CLUB

We have been seeking interest in setting up a book club in conjunction with Frankston library.  We are delighted that the first club of 10 members will meet on the third Friday of the month at Seawinds Community Hub commencing Friday 19^th July 2019.

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. The list of books can be accessed here and they need to be requested at the start, they also come with questions for discussion. Requests can be put in for future books that aren’t on the list.  Any members interested can contact Faye Burnham via email feefaye@bigpond.com

Other events

Tuesday 16^th July

Join us for some fun at our Christmas in July lunch to be held at 12:00pm in the Rye RSL (11 Nelson Street, Rye).  The cost is $22 for seniors or $27 for younger members, which includes a three course traditional Christmas meal.  In order to confirm numbers for our booking please advise Faye Burnham (Program Officer) on 0411 865 836 as soon as possible.

Friday 26th July

Join us at Peninsula Cinemas Sorrento (26 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento) at 10:45 for an 11:00am showing of the movie ‘The Keeper’.  “A young English woman and a soccer-playing German POW overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy near the end of World War II.”  This will be followed by a get together at a local Sorrento café. Cost for the movie is $10 provided we have more than 10 in attendance: 

Contact Mandy (0405 942 599) or Faye (0411 865 836) to confirm attendance.

Tuesday 13^th August

A one-off belly dancing class for VIEW members will be held at 12:30pm in the Rye Community House (27 Nelson Street, Rye).  Bring along your ‘seven veils’ or just a long fabric scarf and wear loose fitting clothing.  The cost is $5.00 please contact Faye Burnham (Program Officer) on 0411 865 836 to indicate your interest.

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 Southern Peninsula VIEW Club July Newsletter  

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