Tonsley VIEW Club
About
Tonsley VIEW Club was formed in 2021.
Our Club has grown quickly comprising of approximately 68 Members who sponsor ten, Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs. These include a Fashion Parade in May 2024 with details below.
We also have fun at lots of social outings, including Coffee Mornings and visits to places of interest in Adelaide and the Hills area. We visited Hans Heysen’s home, The Cedars, and Studios, near Hahndorf, recently.
The third birthday of our Club will occur in October 2024. As a relatively new Club we are working hard to support the ten LfL students whom we sponsor. We also have lots of fun.
We always welcome visitors, so please get in touch with our contact, President Deb, and come and enjoy one of our monthly luncheons and guest speaker.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on 1st Thursday each month
- Time: At 10.45am for 11.00am
- Where: Maid of Auckland Hotel
- Address:926 South Road, EDWARDSTOWN 5039
- Location on Google Maps
Contact
President Deb S. on 0468 630 020
Email: tonsleyviewclub21@gmail.com
Meet Our 2024 Committee
From Left: Treasurer Judy, Delegate Chris, Assistant President Mary, Publicity Officer Jan, President Debra, Program Officer Jennie, Secretary Deb, Program Officer Jennie.
Learning for Life guest speaker in 2024
Learning for Life guest speaker in 2024
Our Club Members have been fortunate to be educated and entertained by diverse speakers these past months. Firstly we heard from The Smith Family Tertiary Student Monique who has been sponsored since Year 5 and is now in her final year of Health and Medical Sciences.
She was accompanied by Family Partnerships Coordinator Ashley Crow who also addressed us on her work with The Smith Family.
Learning the importance of Bees in 2024
Learning the importance of Bees in 2024
The following month's speaker Monica Du Plessis, is developing her business as a beekeeper and maker of quality bee products. Monica was making her first visit to VIEW and she was most impressed with what we do as a Club, to support The Smith Family.
Photo shows Monica and some of her Bee Products
Guest Speaker 2024 Martha
Guest Speaker 2024 Martha
Other fascinating speakers have included Martha Lott, Founder of our Holden Street Theatres in Adelaide, and herself an actor, producer, director and costume designer across her myriad productions. Martha has kindly offered our Club a discount to a future play.
Accompanying photo of Martha with Deb
Outstanding Fashion Parade in May 2024
Outstanding Fashion Parade in May 2024
Our May Fashion Parade raised an outstanding amount of money towards the sponsorship of our 10 Learning for Life students. 120 ladies enjoyed a Fashion Parade courtesy of Taking Shape with our Members, Kerry, Marlene, Penny and May, who can be seen in the accompanying photo, modelling stunning fashion.
Our Members and local businesses provided silent auction items, home baked cooking, indoor plants, books and quality raffle prizes. Delicious scones were donated for afternoon tea. Congratulations to our Fundraising Sub Committee who organised this fun day.
March Outing 2024 To The Cedars, Hahndorf
March Outing 2024 To The Cedars, Hahndorf
We were fortunate to have the Heysen Curator of 33 years, Allan, guide us on a tour of Hans Heysen’s Studio in original condition, the Heysen family home, and also daughter Norah’s Studio. It was amazing to see so many originals in this setting.
Delicious scones and morning tea finished the Tour in the Café.
Hans Heyson's Studio
Hans Heyson's Studio
Photo shows a glimpse of Hans Heysen's studio alcove used for his paintings
A Garden Stroll
A Garden Stroll
Photo shows Members enjoying a stroll under the magnificent Cedar trees and through the gardens. The property was named after the Cedar Trees.