Top seniors re-elected

Committee members Jac Renenbrink, Dianne Sapwell, Stan Rusiniak, Brian Mason, Frank Harrison and Steve Gore. Absent: Margaret Oudendyk, Philip Lock, Jeff McDonald, Ian Rabone and Dianne Wursthom. (supplied)

Stan Rusiniak and Dianne Sapwell were re-elected as president and secretary of Ocean Grove Seniors Club at the AGM recently.

Jac Renzenbrink was elected and welcomed as the new treasurer.

Going forward the executive will be supported by an eight-member committee to assist with planning, upkeep and coordinating the activities of the club.

“We welcome all committee members and we are looking forward to supporting and encouraging the seniors in the Ocean Grove community towards a healthy lifestyle and the joy of living,” Mr Rusiniak said.

“Club members value the friendship, fun and diverse range of the social programme on offer. They include, social outings, in-door bowls, bingo, chess, cord club, card playing, drawing and social afternoons and all in a relaxed caring environment. “It’s all free or nominal cost with an annual $30 subscription. Great value for very little outlay.”

The highlights of last year were the frequent barbecues and lunches, Christmas concert and party, community high tea with support of the Dove and local CWA.

A new reading room with a good library, puzzles and DVD/CD was welcomed by club members.

The club is working to improve street parking and disabled access to the clubrooms with the City of Greater Geelong and a petition is currently circulating.

Dust off your dancing shoes and get out your favourite hat for the fun events planned to celebrate October Seniors month with the theme Explore. Engage. Evolve.

A rock and roll night, with a live band on Friday October 11 and an Indulgent High Afternoon Tea on Friday October 18 hosted by CWA OG branch.

The club members acknowledged the huge contribution of Dianne Sapwell, past treasurer for 12 years, past president Kevin Callinan and past vice-president Lyn Nurnnaitis and thanked them for their community service.

New members are always welcome. Enquires Dianne on 5255 2996.