March18

Hello  Welcome to this months enews. March 2018

In this issue:

• A quote for all the chocolate lovers.
• Recipe of the month
• February Highlights
• Whats on in March
• April's away trip
• Out and about in Dorrigo

 February Highlights

• 1st of February was the Queens Baton Relay in Bellingen. We enjoyed a great afternoon in the Maam Gaduying Park with lots of entertainment. We had the pleasure of watching Peter Tarran receive the Baton from Dylan Kelly.

• 2nd was our trip to the CEX seniors show. This is always the first Friday of the month.We enjoy lunch at the CEX followed by a free concert and a Ice cream on the way home to get us back up the mountain.
• 15th Woolgoolga was our destination. We enjoyed Fish 'n' chips by the water after a wonder around the street. Finishing off the day checking out the view from the headland.
• February has seen the finalization of the mural.

• Bingo and Scrabble are up and running on Wednesdays. If you would like to know more contact the office.

 April's Trip To Sydney

April will see our first trip away for the 2018 to the Premier's Gala Concert featuring David Campbell and Marcia Hines & Seniors Festival Expo in Sydney. This will be from the 3rd to the 6th of April heading down by train. If you would like to know more or be apart of this trip please give the Office a call 6657 2896 or pop in.

 Out and About in Dorrigo

3rd of March Dorrigo Markets main street.

8th March International Women"s Day- there will be a gathering on the 10th March at Sip a While Cafe commencing at 9 am to celebrate.

Made in Dorrigo Day is on the 31st of March in the main street.

CWA day Centre is on every Tuesday starting at 10am for morning tea, Bingo and Lunch.

Indoor Bowls at the RSL starts at 2pm on a Tuesday.

Walking Group every Wednesday starting at 9am from Hickory House.

Community Bus leaves Hickory House every Monday for Coffs Harbour at 9am.

 Recipe of the Month 

Mashed Potato Puffs

2 eggs

1/3 cup sour cream, plus more for serving

1 heaping cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons chopped chives

salt and black pepper, to taste

3 cups mashed potatoes
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 8 - 9 of the wells of a cupcake pan - preferably nonstick.

2. In a medium mixing bowl whisk the eggs then whisk in the sour cream. Mix in both cheeses and the chives.

3. Taste the potatoes and season them with salt and pepper if needed. Add them to the bowl and mix well.

4. Spoon them into the pan filling the cups just to the top or a little below.

5. Bake 25 - 35 minutes until they pull away from the sides of the cup and are golden brown all over.

6. Remove from oven and let them cool 5 minutes in pan. Turn them out onto a platter. Serve with sour cream

 Whats on in March

We will start March off with a mystery bus trip on the 1st pickup starting at 9.30am.cost $8- lunch at own cost.

2nd will be the CEX seniors show pickup starting at 10.45am. Entertainment will be the Neily Diamond Show. Cost $12- lunch at own cost.

5th and 19th- SSS lunch come enjoy a meal and some friendly chatter for the small cost of $5 at Hickory House.

8th - town lunch at Components Cafe. 

Bingo and Scrabble is on every Wednesday. Bingo starts a 10.30 Scrabble is at 1pm both at Hickory House.

15th- Bus trip to Sealy lookout and then to check out the Jetty Foreshore upgrade for a Fish 'n' Chip picnic. Cost includes lunch $25 pickups will start at Hickory House at 9am.

22nd Town lunch at Plateau Cafe.

23th DSC street stall. Any donations kindly excepted.

29th - Bus trip to Toormina. Pickup starts at 9am cost for day is $11- Lunch at own cost.

March is Ellie's last month as she finishes up at the end of  March to Work full time in her new Business Sip a While Cafe. We wish her all the best. She will love to see you pop in for a Cuppa and or a meal sometime.

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This monthly newsletter and schedule of events is supported by the Commonwealth Home Support Program.