A warm welcome to Yarra Ranges Branch of the NSA. (covering approximately the Yarra Ranges Council Map area of the Yarra Ranges and Yarra Valley). We are a friendly, inclusive and active Branch of over 50s with a voice to Government.
Guests and visitors are most welcome to join us at any of our - Meetings (held on the 2nd Monday of the month) at the Lillydale Lake Community Room, Lilydale Lake Road, Lilydale. Our Guest Speakers are interesting, informative and cover many subjects.
Also we are involved in many Activities - 'Out & About', 'Dining Out', Saturday Walks and a variety of Entertainment (Morning Melodies, live theatre, live musicals theatre, films etc).
This Branch was first formed in 2006 and has during this time supported a variety of charities to improve the welfare of the community.
Happy Birthdays and Congratulations to
9th July - Trevor
27th July - John K
6th August - Connie
15th August - Chris
17th August - Ruth
18th August - Colin
24th August - Alan
27th August - Julia
31st August - Dorne
Our Presidents Report
Hi Members,
Another two months have gone. Some members have been dealt the Covid virus including myself, fortunately all have recovered.
My apologies to all who attended the monthly meeting in June at the new venue the Lilydale Lake Community Room. Unfortunately, my swipe card was past its expiry date and expired and we were unable to gain access to the room. Lilydale Court House and were able to hold the meeting there. Thanks to Lorraine who also had her 80th Birthday on Sunday – Congratulations!
Thanks to Ross who gave us a very interesting talk of his experiences he encountered during his volunteer work as a Bail Justice and Justice of the Peace.
Next Meeting –‘Dinner Meeting’ at The Crown Hotel.
Happy Reading
Trevor
Notice of our AGM
NOTICE OF AGM 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
Notice is posted of our AGM to be held on Monday 12 September 2022 at the Lilydale Lake Community Room 435A Swansea Road Lilydale.
A Nomination Form is sent as a separate attachment with this ‘Grapevine’ Newsletter. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please complete and return to the Secretary by the August Branch Meeting (if possible). This will help speed up the process at the AGM. Thank you for your consideration.
Have You Heard the News??
An OAM (Order of Australia Medal) has been granted to one of the children for ‘Early Childhood Learning’ Lorraine and Huey proudly showed us the notice in the Newspaper of their daughter Leanne’s OAM who has worked for many years at an Early Childhood Centre in Blackburn. Congratulations Leanne!!
Membership Renewals & Joining Members
Please ensure you use the ‘Yarra Ranges NSA Application Forms’ at the end of our ‘Grapevine’ News Letter (downloadable from this Website) and then give it to the Branch Secretary(Lyn). By using our form this informs NSA that you are a member of this Branch. The Branch receives an annual payment for your Membership.
NOTE regarding changes to your participation in events you have agreed to attend.
Everyone needs to please text or email Chris with any changes they want to make after they have put their name down for an Outing / Dining / Morning Melodies. Also, if you put your name down for an Outing / Dining / Morning Melodies please make sure you put it in your diary, so you don’t overlook or forget that you have made a commitment.
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