DAY ClubS
Celebrating Five Rewarding Years
of Operation
In February, the Macarthur Gateway
Day Club celebrated its first five years
of operation. Ray James, RSL State
Branch, sub-Branch President Dutchy
Holland, , and Ann Lewis, representing
the Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
were among the distinguished
guests. Ann Lewis during her speech
acknowledged the valuable role the
volunteers have played over the last five
years, and the ongoing support provided
by the sub-Branch, the Campbelltown
RSL Club and Cabra-Vale Diggers.
Representatives from neighbouring Day
Clubs in Evans Head, Yamba, Maclean
and Grafton also attended.
a special thank you to all the volunteers
who were awarded service badges,
especially to Mary Archer for 30 years
of service.
“Volunteering at a Day Club has
improved my health!”
Members from Iluka Sandpipers, enjoying their
morning exercises at Day Club
There are many benefits from
volunteering, including learning new
skills, social support and friendships.
For many, volunteering and making a
difference in other people’s lives has
resulted in improved health and well
being.
For further information about
Celebrating 31 Years of
Operation
On February 25, Carinya RSL Day
Club at South Hurstville celebrated
its 31st birthday. The birthday was
attended by RSL Day Club State
Coordinator Tom Barnsley, Day Club
Committee members and members
of neighbouring clubs Bill Gibbs and
Marg Wood, and Naomi Blundell from
DVA. Congratulations to the club, and
volunteering in a Day Club contact the
DVA Community Support Advisers
Kathryn Hodgkinson and Sandra
Bedding.
Email: nsw&[email protected]
www.dva.gov.au/health_and_
wellbeing/activities/day_clubs Tel: 9213
7225 or toll free 1800 555 254 extension
27225.
Ann Lewis with Macarthur Gateway members, Beryl
and Beryl.
On March 11, Iluka Sandpipers Club
also celebrated their fifth Birthday.
The day started with their much
loved exercise program which was
enjoyed by members and guests alike.
Volunteers delighted with receiving their five year
volunteer services badges
Volunteers awarded service badges at South
Hurstville Day Club
Would YouR Sub-branch like to be involved in starting a day club?
For further information about becoming involved in a Day Club as a sub-Branch sponsor, contact Tom Barnsley,
State Coordinator RSL Day Clubs, Tel: 02 9264 8188
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