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Bega VIEW Club
About
Bega VIEW Club was formed in 1979.
Currently, the Club sponsors two 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 the 2nd Thursday each month
- Time: At 11.15am for 11.30am
- Where: Various - Bega
- Address: BEGA NSW 2550
Contact
President, Veronica on 0418 216 284
Vice President, Joyce on 02 6492 1751
Club News
Meet Our 2024 Committee
Welcome to a new VIEW Year with good health and happiness.
President, Veronica, welcomed all to our February meeting and especially our incoming Zone Councillor, Anne Pearson, who then graciously presided at our Annual General Meeting, where the following committee were elected for 2024:
Photo (b-l) Kathy, Programme; Sue, Programme; Pam, Treasurer; Joy, Asst Treasurer; Joyce, Vice President; Robyn, Publicity;
(c-l) Lyn, Asst Secretary; Barbara, Secretary;
(f-l) Anne Pearson, NG03 Zone Councillor; Veronica, President.
December 2024 Luncheon Notice
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December 2024 Meeting Notice
2024 September - A 10 Pound Pom
Pat Bramham was the guest speaker at the High Tea held at the Bega Country Club for Bega VIEW’s luncheon in September.
Pat gave a very informative and funny description of the journey of a 'Ten Pound Pom', as she herself was one of them.
Photo shows Club member Nancy Badewitz thanking Pat Bramham for her inspiring and detailed history.
BEGA VIEW members enjoying Brunch
Bega Technical and Further Education (TAFE) students catered for a Brunch at the college. Everyone had a wonderful morning and were delighted with the service and th food.
Bega TAFE Brunch Students
Students from the new Bega Technical and Further Education College (TAFE) catered for a special fundraising event for Bega VIEW Club
REMINDER TAFE BRUNCH
July Note
Just a little more information about the TAFE brunch on Tuesday 23rd July.
Starting time is 10 am, at the new TAFE building in Auckland Street. Parking is in Auckland Street or around the corner in McKee Drive.
Remember this is Brunch and from experience I don’t think you need to have breakfast beforehand! Last time I went, there was plenty to eat and certainly delicious. Cost $30.
See you at the July luncheon beforehand and if you haven’t booked in for the brunch there is still time.
Don’t forget if you book in for the Meals on Wheels luncheon and aren’t able to come, and haven’t cancelled by the Monday night with Lyn you will have to pay for the meal as numbers are final and we have to pay for those booked.
Thank you, Barbara
CLUB NEWS AND HAPPENING
Finished reading a book? We are going to table books to buy $2 each, bring 1 or 2 along
BUT if it is still unsold at the end of the day you must take it home. Money towards our Learning for Life students.
We are reducing the donated handmade cards to $1, look for a bargain and stock up.
A “Save the Date” is for the Gala Gathering on Monday 23rd September, 2024 at the Dunn Lewis Centre, Ulladulla. Always a fun day, some interesting guests and entertainment already planned with more to come (check the yellow folder, also for accommodation) and we haven’t had one for a few years, so mark the date in your calendar!
VIEW Brunch at Bega TAFE, Barracks Restaurant, Auckland Street, Bega on Tuesday 23rd July, cost $30, this is an extra activity.
8th August will be Bingo at the Grand Hotel.
Next committee meeting will be at Pam Jordan’s at 2 pm. All members welcome.
LUNCH INFORMATION
11th July Luncheon is a ‘Christmas in July’ theme at Meals on Wheels, which is in Bega Street (just below the Muffler Place, off Auckland Street) there is plenty of parking in Bega Street. A Christmas quiz for the tables will be held.
Cost is $30, for delicious Christmas fare.
Thank you to Helen Groch for the raffle prize and Sue Cotterill for the lucky door prize.
$50 club will also be available, $2 each and will be drawn even if not all sold.
Members Recognised for Service to VIEW
Members celebrated at the May luncheon held at the Grand Hotel with a fun Mother’s Day quiz organized by Barbara. Marie won the 50s club.
Decade badges were presented to Val (30 years) and Norma (40 Years). The accompanying photo shows the lovely Members.
Prizes in May 2024
Accompanying photo shows the beautiful rug made and gifted to our Club for a raffle, by Myriam from Merimbula, and was drawn by her. It was won by Sue H.
May 2024 Birthday Wishes to Janny
Our most senior member Janny, celebrated her 90th birthday and was presented with some flowers.
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Bega VIEW celebrates 45 years
The youngest and the most recent member to join our Club, Linda, was invited to cut the Birthday cake.
2024 April
Bega VIEW Club celebrated its 45th Birthday at their April meeting with a beautiful luncheon and lovely cake, and the ladies were also treated to a very informative talk from the Club's very own Carleen Maley, Past National Vice President 2008/2009, who entertained us with her years in VIEW.
80 Today
Our member Dawn celebrated her 80th birthday, and was presented with beautiful flowers by Vice President and inaugural member, Joyce.
March 2024
Guest speaker for our March luncheon was Kaley Morrissey, who can be seen pictured here receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from one of our long standing members Anne.
In keeping with International Women’s Day Kaley gave our Members a very interesting account of her immigration from America to Australia, and the difference in living in the two countries.
In keeping with International Women’s Day Kaley gave our Members a very interesting account of her immigration from America to Australia, and the difference in living in the two countries.
Bega VIEW at Expo 2023
Photo shows Bega VIEW at Expo 2023