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August - 2022
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------------------------------------------------------------------- What's on in August ~ SSS Lunches fortnightly on a Monday 12noon at HH. Cost $10 - delivery option available. Please let us know no later than 9am the morning of if you would like to join us. Bingo Wednesdays at Hickory House 1030am-1pm. Come on down and join the team for some fun, delicious morning tea and an opportunity to take home a Pam's grocery hamper. Cost $8.50 Scrabble Wednesdays from 1.15pm-3.45pm, we are back down to two players and these lovely ladies would love to see some new faces join in on the fun! Nil cost. Seniors Walking Group Wednesday morning walking group continue to meet 9am at HH, join in as the last few weeks of winter come to an end. Bring your umbrella and take the weather as it comes before settling down to a well deserved cuppa and chat at one of the local cafes. CWA Tuesdays! Come down to the CWA Hall and join in on the activities and fun whilst enjoying the taste of home made morning tea/lunch. Cost $7. Indoor Bowls Mondays 10am-12noon at the Community Hall. No experience needed. Cost $5 Morning tea is provided - you just need to bring your own cup August ~
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-------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- CYBER SECURITY FOR SENIORS Thursday, August 11th, 12noon - 2pm Join in on this FREE session at The Never Never Mind (16 Cudgery Street, Dorrigo) with delicious tea and sandwiches. Understand what is a scam and what is not. Learn skills to keep yourself, friends and other community members safe from suspicious texts, emails and calls. RSVP with Bruce on 0438 743 589 or contact us here at the Dorrigo Support Centre. This is important learning, please share and let us know that you are coming!! -------------------------------------------------------------------- COLOURFUL MOMENTS CAPTURED Thursday 30th June saw our bus head west on Waterfall Way to Ebor for an explore. Morning tea was enjoyed at Fusspots cafe followed by a drive out to Ebor falls and Lookout Point, before settling in for a hearty lunch at the local pub.
Top three photos across taken at Ebor Falls, bottom three whilst out at Lookout Point ...what a view!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
In this issue:
-------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Whale Watching Tour - 26th&27th August Join us for a two day/one night adventure to Coffs Harbour. See attached Itinerary and put your name down ASAP so as not to miss out! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Nominated for three Oscars in 2016 - Brooklyn tells the moving story of Eilis Lacey, a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother's home for the shores of New York City. Call 6657 2234 to book in to watch Brooklyn with the local Vintage Film Club crew, Saturday the 6th of August starting at 2pm. Refreshments provided and remember this is a FREE event. Bookings essential.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Bellingen Shopping Bus Trip - 4th August We are heading down the mountain for a day of shopping OH WHAT FUN! Let us explore homeware delights, boutique clothing stores, handmade leather goods and much much more - including an abundance of cafe choices!! Pop in and put your name up on the whiteboard outside our main office or call to book your spot on the bus. Pick up 9.30am, Bus fee $15, lunch at own cost. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Winter in the West with Writers on the Road - Dorrigo Library Saturday 20th AugustByron Writers Festival is taking its regional touring program Writers on the Road out west this winter with their first stop being Dorrigo Library. Gather around the literary fire with acclaimed authors Jane Caro, Nigel Featherstone, Mirandi Riwoe and Australia Poetry Slam Champion Juda Fadlemawla. Meet the authors at 5:30pm on Saturday 20th August for a chat about true tales, tall tales, all tales! This event takes it further with a workshop for writers beforehand at 4pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity for aspiring authors to chat about the writing process. Bookings essential: Call the Dorrigo Library to book on 02-66572234 or book online via https://byronwritersfestival.com/wotr/ --------------------------------------------------------------------
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Thursday 21st July we enjoyed a wintery day out at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Cafe.
Thank you Chef Shaun and the team at the Canopy Cafe, we love visiting here and are always made to feel welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------
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Monday 25th July had us celebrating Christmas in July at our Hickory House fortnightly SSS luncheon and what a turn out! It was so wonderful to see you all conversing and laughing whilst enjoying that delicious hot pork roast and gorgeous berry pie. Thank you Jess for your tireless efforts in the kitchen and for those scrumptious rum balls, and for Missy & Max for your oven space and help! Also a huge thank you to The Dorrigo Butchers and IGA for your continuing support and kindness. And of course a warm thank you to our beautiful Clients, seriously what on earth would our working week look like without you all in it ...boring I should think!
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Dorrigo Community Bus departs from Hickory Street every Monday at 9am returning 3pm. Bookings are required by lunch time Fridays. Payment must be made by credit card or with a Seniors Travel Card, no cash payments accepted. Community Transport supplies transport further afield for appoinments, hospital and other visits, shopping etc. Please book on 1300 812 504. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm. --------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NUMBERS
------------------------------------------------------------------ The Dorrigo Support Centre opening hours are 9am-4pm Monday to Thursday. You can contact us on (02) 66572896 or via email- dorrigosupport@bigpond.com ------------------------------------------------------------------
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Take mash potato to a whole new level of greatness in this pie recipe; combine your favourite side dish with bacon, leeks and cheese and bake until golden.Ingredients
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Recipe taken from Delicious online ------------------------------------------------------------------- This monthly newsletter and schedule of events is supported by the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
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