Did you miss your favourite community activities in 2020 due to Covid restrictions?
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The good news is that several groups are set to resume meetings and activities in 2021.
All, however, are quick to assure that covid safe meaures will be in place for the well being and safety of participants.
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We have pulled together a list of activities that are back on the community calendar.
If you have something you would like to add to the list please send details to jackie.meyers@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Evening VIEW Club
Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club is seeking women who would like to make connections while making a difference!
VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) offers a network for women to connect in the community, to enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships, while supporting the work of The Smith Family - providing long-term educational support for Australian children in need.
The Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club is part of a network of more than 300 clubs and 15,000 women throughout Australia. Despite the challenges of last year, VIEW members were extremely creative when it came to staying connected - while socially distancing.
They organised online fashion parades, facemask sewing bees, and Zoom social events, to name a few - all to raise money for children experiencing disadvantage.
Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club president Val Bunyan said these children were among the hardest hit during school shutdowns, as many didn't have the right tools they needed to learn from home.
"It's been so heartening to see our members' passionate commitment to supporting better futures for young Australians in need," she said.
VIEW has been raising awareness and funds for The Smith Family for more than 60 years, and is the largest community sponsor of the charity's Learning for Life sponsorship program.
"Joining our VIEW Club is the perfect opportunity to meet regularly with other like-minded women, establish new friendships and help to make life-changing differences to Australian children and their families," Ms Bunyan said.
As the new school year begins, The Smith Family is calling for people to sponsor 9486 children who are experiencing disadvantage. Children on The Smith Family's Learning for Life sponsorship program are provided with wraparound support, which includes financial assistance for essential school supplies, access to out-of-school tutoring and mentoring programs, and a Smith Family partnership coordinator who is on hand to support the child's specific needs.
The Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club hosts monthly meetings for members on the second Monday of each Month. Members play a pivotal role in supporting The Smith Family's work by fundraising to sponsor more children for the duration of their educational journey.
Ms Bunyan said that in addition to their ongoing support of The Smith Family, VIEW hosts social events.
"We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting," she said.
Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Val on 0410 152 043 or visit www.view.org.au
The next of The Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club dinner meeting will take place at the Mittagong RSL on February 8 from 6.30pm for 7.00pm start.
To RSVP for the dinner meeting call Kath on 0437 590 819.
Folk dance
Do you love world music?
Now is your chance to learn about different cultures, their dance and costume traditions through folk dance classes.
These classes are led by an accredited Folk Dance Australia teacher.
They offer gentle exercise in a group environment and are suitable for beginners and seniors.
The classes are held at the Bowral Presbyterian Church hall in Bendooley Street, Bowral, on Thursdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Newcomers are welcome and no partners are needed.
Classes return on February 4.
For further enquiries and bookings call Margaret Connor of 0466 166 866 or email margaretvconnor@gmail.com
SHE CWA
Southern Highlands Evening branch CWA will hold its first meeting for 2021 on February 4.
This will be held at the Mittagong CWA rooms in Winifred West Park, Mittagong at 6.30pm.
The meeting will comply with Covid-19 public health guidelines.
All members and visitors are welcome.
The branch is dynamic and informal. It offers a wide variety of activities and fellowship for all of its members and age is no barrier. If you would like to know more please call Ros Buick on 4871 2378 or email the secretary.shecwa@gmail.com
Ukelele lessons
Ukulele classes have resumed at the Mittagong Seniors' Centre.
Participants can enjoy a ukelele singalong each Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11.30 and a beginner's course at 11.30 Thursdays for one hour.
Cost to join our club is $10 a year and daily fee is $3 which goes towards insurance and hall hire.
Other activities on offer at the centre include a guitar singalong from 1pm on Thursdays called "Learning Guitar Through Chords and Songs".
Line dancing will begin on February 16 at 11.15am each Tuesday and will be run by Janice for one hour.
The table game Rummikub is run on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am and usually runs until 12.30pm.
The seniors' centre is located in Queen Street, Mittagong, next to the Library. For further information call Shirley on 0404 957 710.
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