The needs and aims of these groups are different and diverse from small groups of just a few people, to larger gatherings of up to eighty or more.
1.
Gain more enriching fellowship.
2.
Feel important to someone.
3.
Have an opportunity to be involved in the community through mission and service.
4.
Expand knowledge and broaden horizons.
5.
Nurture spiritual and inner being.
Programme Includes:
Exercise and Walking groups
Games
eg board games, carpet bowls
Conducting entertaining programmes for others
Gardening
Bible studies Discussion groups
Nostalgia afternoons
Outings and Holidays
Singing groups
Guest speakers
(with topics such as nutrition for older people, how to handle grief, house security and insurance)
February
Companion Clubs Start 23rd: Appeciation and Training Day Northern Victoria 24th: Shrove Tuesday
March
3rd: Seniors Rally and Expo Eastern Victoria at Doncaster Community Church 13th: Appreciation Morning tea South Australia
April
6th -9th: Easter Celebrations
August
28th: Rally Day South Australia
October
Celebrate Seniors Month
"Just as each day brims with your beauty, my mouth brims with praise... don't turn me out to pasture when I'm old or put me on the shelf when I can't pull my weight (Psalm 71:9 - The Message)
