In this edition of Snippets, we focus on our members with a big morning tea, a special birthday, a Marvelous Melbourne Walk, a class snapped in the autumn sunshine and an Appy Hour reminder. Plus, the fun on offer for the forthcoming school holidays.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Congratulations to Cheryl Stanner and her team of Social Committee members who hosted a great event in support of the Cancer Council in the dining area of the Hub on Tuesday 6 June. For a small donation members enjoyed a wide choice of morning tea treats which were all donated. Almost every chair was taken as members took the opportunity to catch-up with friends and classmates during this great fund-raising event.
99 reasons to celebrate
Mary Nathan (centre) celebrates her 99th birthday with members of her Eastern Mahjong class
Our oldest member Mary Nathan turned 99 on Tuesday 30 May when she celebrated this milestone with members of her Eastern Mahjong class. The following day, Mary backed up for another celebration with members of her Gentle Exercise and Hand and Foot Cards class over chocolate cake!
South Melbourne is a gem
Marvellous Melbourne Walkers, from left Ann Janssen, Margaret Maffey and Jill Grannon
The Marvellous Melbourne Walkers (MMW) Year 1 group were blessed with a beautiful sunny autumn day for their excursion to South Melbourne on 17 May. There were many highlights to enjoying a walk back in time learning about the history of this fascinating area with its stunning architecture, hearing stories of people and places and seeing all it has to offer today, including a bustling market.
One peek at times gone by was the portable iron house pictured with three of our walkers. Ordered from a catalogue and constructed in Britain, these houses were dismantled and sent by ship. Anyone could assemble them and they helped to meet the need for housing during the Gold Rush era. Of the nearly 100 portable buildings in Melbourne by 1855, this is one of only three remaining and is on its original site at 399 Coventry Street, South Melbourne. Thank you to MMW leaders Maria Ryan and Lynette Alexander for sharing their wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Basking in the sunshine
Level 6 Chinese class enjoying the sunshine.
Joan Yang’s Chinese Level 6 class took advantage of a beautiful sunny autumn day and had their class outside on the verandah at the Hub.
“Appy” Hour reminder
If you’ve got a problem using your phone, tablet or computer, bring it along to “Appy” Hour and see if you can find a solution. “Appy” Hour runs each Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the tables near the library. No need to book, just bring your device and your question.
Whitehorse Winter School Holiday Program
With school holidays just around the corner, if you have school-aged children in your life it is worthwhile checking out the fantastic activities and events Whitehorse Council’s school holiday program has to offer. Many are free, and some you have to book for, so it’s a good idea to see what’s happening so you can plan ahead. For more details go to: https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/school-holidays