Lithgow VIEW Club

Learning About Autism

April 2023

Sixty-nine Members and three guests enjoyed April's luncheon and hearing from Guest speaker, Sue Murdoch, who spoke about dealing with Autism and many other disorders that come under this umbrella. Sue provides community-based support for these families - it’s called Nanna’s Touch Community Connections Lithgow. We all found this very interesting.

Sue runs this organisation on her own as there is no support or medical assistance in Lithgow to help these people. It could take many years for these families to get the support they desperately need.

While we were waiting for lunch we played a game of Hoy, which was enjoyed by all.  There were two winners: Faye and Debbie.

We also welcomed a new Member Doreen, while Lynn received her new member pack. We would like to welcome you both to Lithgow VIEW club.  Eleven Members enjoyed birthdays in April, while this months raffle winners were Lyn, Wendy, and Debbie. Our next Meeting is on the 10^th May

Celebrations

International Women's Day 

Our Club recently held a successful International Womens Day, when eighty seven Members and two guest came together. All the tables were decorated with flags of different countries.

Guest speaker was Helen Drew who spoke on many different points of how women have come a long way in politics, writing and many other professions that were previously dominated by men.  Helen also had all of the ladies participating by giving them topics to write down who the women were and what they had done to promote equality for women.  Debbie thanked the guest speaker.

Appreciation certificates were given to Fay and Jenny who have beenhostesses for the last few years.

Congratulations to our Ladies who were presented with decade pins, and they are Joyce  40 years, Eileen 20years, and Amanda 10 years.  Joyce received a surprise when her daughter Carol came to the meeting.

Welcoming The New Year 

Photo above: Joan receives her 40 year Service Decade Pin and Carol receives her 20 year Service Decade Pin. 

Congratulations to both ladies on this remarkable achievement.

February 2023

Our first meeting of the year was held on Wednesday 8th February at the Lithgow Workies. 

We said goodbye to some of our 2022 Committee Members pictured above; Jan, Denise, Sue, and Patricia   

Christmas Celebrations

New Member, Carol is welcomed by President Deidre

                          Geoff  and Howard  from the Lithgow Workies.

Guest Entertainer, Lisa Budin Price

2022 December

December saw the very last meeting for our Club for the year.  Paul Toole MP and Maree Statham Mayor of Lithgow attended along with Geoff and Howard from the Lithgow Workies.  We would like to thank the above people who took time out from their busy schedules to attend our meeting.

We also had visitors from the Upper Blue Mountains VIEW Club, Springwood VIEW Club, Ladies from the Red Cross and CWA Wallarawang Inner Wheel.  We hope that you all had a good time with us.

A Welcome Pack was presented to Carol and our Guest Entertainer was Lisa Budin Price who really got the members on their feet with rock and roll singing as well as Christmas Carols.  A big thank you also goes to the staff from the Lithgow Workies who set up our tables with fantastic decorations. 

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season  and New Year. 

Paul Toole MP, welcomes Members and Guests

                       Maree Statham Mayor of Lithgow

Welcoming New Members

New Member Packs were given to Debbie, Margaret and Daphne.  Welcome ladies to Lithgow VIEW Club and we hope you will all enjoy your membership with us, and form lots of friendships.

President Deidre and Toni with new Members Debbie, Margaret and Daphne

  Bathurst President Wendy, with Jill from Lithgow/Bathurst

2022 November

The Guest Speaker at our November meeting was Toni Thomas, VIEW NE02 Advisor, who encouraged us to take up positions for the 2023 Committee.  We need you to take a chance and volunteer for a Committee position.  Bathurst President Wendy, and Jill, from Lithgow/Bathurst VIEW Club attended our Meeting. 

A very Happy Birthday wish goes out to Joy Cullen who is celebrating a milestone Birthday. If you are looking for a fun time with lots of fellowship why not come and join Lithgow VIEW Club.  We are a friendly group of women and everyone is welcome.  If you are interested please contact our Secretary, Lyn on 0408 653 340 for more information.

Guest speaker:  NE02 Advisor, Toni 

Mystery Bus Tour

Photo above: Buzz Cheryl Des Fiona and Maree

                             Lunch Stop

2022 October

Recently, Members went on a five-star Mystery Bus Tour.  First stop was at Kandos Railway Station for a wonderful Devonshire Tea.  Homemade scones, jam, cream and a good cup of tea or coffee prepared by volunteers Buzz, Cheryl, Des, Fiona and Maree.  Thank you for such a tasty morning tea. 

Next stop was about five minutes up the hill to the Kandos Cement Museum which was very interesting.  Buzz gave us the history before we went inside.  After leaving the Museum we headed to Kelly's Irish Pub in Mudgee for a delicious lunch. 

Last stop was at The Sculptures in the Garden where all proceeds go to The Guide Dogs.  This was truly a trip to remember.  Thanks goes to Fay for organising this fantastic trip!

Delicious morning tea stop

Busy Times

Elaine Millar with President Deidre 

                   Sonia Morris 

Ruth Mays

Joan Deeley (LHS) with Joyce Leslie                           

2022 September

On the 14th September Lithgow VIEW Club had their monthly meeting with Rebecca Walsh from Ronald McDonald House in Orange being our Guest Speaker. 

It was very interesting to know that there is so much more involved in the operation of Ronald McDonald houses around Australia. 

Several of our members are having milestone Birthdays this month including Ruth Mays, Elaine Millar, Sonya Morris, Joyce Leslie and Joan Deeley.  Wishing all our special ladies a very Happy and memorable Birthday.

All members partook in a fun card game called "Hoy".  There were three winners of the game:  Elizabeth Holt, Janette Szann and Merilyn Moore. 

The beautiful artwork of Blue Wrens donated by Jenny Channing was drawn today and the lucky winner was Bev Coombs.  Congratulations Bev! 

Our tables were decorated with fresh flowers donated by Rene from The Lithgow Workies and also Carol Dukes brought in some lovely Camellias from her garden.  Thank you to both ladies. 

Everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to our next Meeting in October. 

Rebecca Walsh receiving a thank you gift from Sue

 Sue selling tickets for artwork donated by Jenny

Milestones Celebrated

2022 August

Guest Speakers at our August meeting were Demi Holland and Jarrad Ronan from Services NSW.  Demi from Lithgow branch gave a very informative talk on Savings Finder which included how we can save money on electricity and gas as well as numerous other benefits for the community.  Jarred who is from the Bathurst branch also gave an informative talk on what is involved in taking Driving Tests as we advance in age. It wasn’t scary!

Also during the day, Anne received her 10 year service pin, while Doreen accepted Margaret's New Member pack on her behalf, and Fay accepted Nancye's New Member pack.  Unfortunately both ladies were unable to attend on the day.

It was Congratulations to both, Joyce who received her lifetime achievement award, and  Jenny, who is celebrating her 80th birthday.  Congratulations and Best Wishes to both ladies!

One minute’s silence was observed in memory of our dear friend Margaret Burns who passed away earlier in the week. 

Members participated in a Trivia game which was fun and we all had a great time.

Celebration of Members 

New Member Gunta received her Welcome Pack and Judy received her 10-year Service Award from President Deidre.  Congratulations to both ladies.  An enjoyable time was had by all.

Gunta, President Deidre and Judy

2022 July

Our Guest Speaker was Kara King accompanied by Brett Murdoch who are from The Smith Family Bathurst Learning for Life program. Kara gave an interesting talk on how the program works. Just as an interesting footnote – there are almost 300 students within the Lithgow area who are benefitting from these programs.

Brett and Kara with Debbie

Back to the 1960's Birthday Celebrations

Faye, Lyn, Barbara and Bev looking fabulous

      Lithgow Mayor, Maree Statham

     Doreen shares her OAM experience with Members

2022 June

Members recently celebrated the Clubs 53rd Birthday.  The theme was the 1960's and some of the ladies rocked up in their 60's clothes.  They looked fabulous. 

We had several visitors, including our Lithgow Mayor, Maree Statham.  Ladies from the VIEW Clubs in the Blue Mountains region as well as ladies from the Red Cross joined us for our party.  Raffles were won and the Jukebox played 60's music to the delight of all.  

New Member, Sue received her Welcome Pack and Doreen spoke about receiving her OAM.  A good time was had by all.

Joyce and Glenda cutting our 53rd Birthday Cake

   New Member, Sue, receives her  Welcome Pack       

Meeting Marg In May 2022

High Tea  

Sixty Members attended a Social High Tea organised by our Program Officer Faye.

We also welcomed our VIEW National Councillor Marg Woodhouse along with our NE02 Advisor Toni Thomas.

Marg was delighted to see some of the sights of our local LGA with Sec. Lyn Wren and to meet some of our members.

It was wonderful to meet Marg and to hear of her travels as National Councillor.