Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club

At the February dinner, recognition was given to Kate and Linda who received Australia Day awards 

Unable to attend the Australia Day awards dinner, Kate and Linda were presented with their awards by Marie who accepted on their behalf. This dynamic duo received accolades in the Community Achievement category, recognising their service through Can Assist, which raises funds and helps supports locals going through treatment for cancer. Their long commitment to Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club was also recognised. 

These two ladies can be seen in the accompanying photo.

Long-serving member Michelle was honoured with her 30-year Membership Pin, presented by VIEW National Councillor Aletia. Michelle was one of the early Members of the Club, which was formed in 1990, and over the years has taken an active role in Committee positions and fund-raising activities.  She has twice been guest speaker talking about her lavender farm and her role in the family business at Gunnedah Chiropractic.

Following the monthly general meeting, the friend reveal was held amid much fun and laughter as each member discovered her secret friend from the past 12 months, Members shared a gift with the friend who had been looking after them on the quiet over the past year, remembering birthdays and other special occasions.  A new Friend in VIEW will be allocated for the coming year.

With International Women’s Day coming up, Members have been invited to a special celebration in Glen Innes on March 8., while bookings are also open for the National Convention in Brisbane from September 5-7

Shayne and Michelle Riordan were welcomed to Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club's 34th birthday celebrations in October.

Program officer Kerry Keating introduced the couple from Gunnedah Chiropractic Centre, who spoke about care for the back and ways that problems can be averted or overcome.

Shayne emphasised the importance of exercise, strength and balance, especially as we age, inviting members to join him in trying several of the simple exercises.

Michelle spoke about her role in the business demonstrating EFT/tapping and therapeutic massage. 

President Kate Knight cut the celebratory birthday cake, made by Kerry Keating.

The women's friendship group is still going strong after 34 years. Formed in 1990, the club sponsors three disadvantaged students through The Smith Family  Learning for Life program and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

In November members will celebrate the Melbourne Cup with a "Glamour and Ladies Day" theme, while Christmas will be celebrated at the Bowling Club with a White Christmas in Europe - Australian Style theme.

President Kate Knight cut the celebratory birthday cake, made by Kerry Keating.

The women's friendship group is still going strong after 34 years.

Formed in 1990, the club sponsors three disadvantaged students through The Smith Family Learning for Life program and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

Guests and members enjoyed the birthday celebrations and looking forward to next month's activity.

In November members will celebrate the Melbourne Cup with a 'Glamour and Ladies Day' theme, while Christmas will be celebrated at the Bowling Club with a 'White Christmas in Europe - Australian Style' theme.

Enjoy enjoy.

In November members will celebrate the Melbourne Cup with a 'Glamour and Ladies Day' theme, while Christmas will be celebrated at the Bowling Club with a 'White Christmas in Europe - Australian Style' theme.

Learning to live with ADHD has opened a whole new world for Lucy Gallagher, who has discovered new strengths in herself and is now helping to empower other women.
Speaking at our September dinner meeting, Lucy described how she found her way through the minefield of diagnosis and learning skills on how to handle situations as they rose in her life.

A diagnosis of ADHD when she was 39 years of age was a light bulb when she suddenly understood why she couldn't quite fit in.  I was always late, always disorganised and bouncing around in a head that wouldn't shut up - apparently that was not normal, she said.  Lucy says that she has now become her own best friend and now she speaks to herself in a much kindler and more gentle way, the way she would talk to her best friend.

In closing Lucy urged everyone to be true to themselves, to live with integrity and to do the right thing even when it's hard.  Let each of us be the really strong woman that we know we can be.

October is the club's birthday month, with special guest speakers Michelle and Shayne Riordan who will talk about back care.

Some good news for our Club; Glen has put her hand up to be the second Program Officer. 

Our May meeting will celebrate mothers and Members are asked to think about What my Mother taught me to share.

Members held a successful movie afternoon last month with a finger food lunch followed by the movie, Wicked Little Letters which proved to be a winner resulting in lots of laughter. Funds raised go towards our three Learning for Life students.

Photo L-R: Treasurer Liz; Secretary Linda; and President Kate.

Members enjoyed another lovely evening of friendship at the April dinner meeting.  We had a wonderful guest speaker in Caity Byrnes, who started her business Blush & Bloom in a small room inside Willow & Fli.  She now has a larger premises and employs six people.  A great success story for one of the many Gunnedah Women Kicking Goals!!

Caity gave us some background information on our skin and what causes damage to it over the years. She then gave us some great tips on how to care for our skins across the years, with the ladies asking lots of questions.   Thank go to program officer Kerry for organising our guest.

Photo shows: Program officer Kerry, thanking Caity.

Photo L-R: Judy chatting with new Member Gwen.