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Six projects earn cash injection

The legacy of Lewis Court Home for the Aged continues into its eighth year with six organisations receiving an allocation of funds for projects next year.

Grants totalling more than $40,000 will enhance social inclusion, increase fitness and retain dignity while improving social connectedness for our older people.

The grants are the result of the establishment of the United Way Glenelg Lewis Court Fund made possible by the disbursement of funds from the sale of the Lewis Court Home for the Aged and serve to support older residents.

United Way Glenelg executie oficer Nicole Carr was delighted to see the legacy of Lewis Court play a fundamental role in improving the lives of older people.

“Older people have a wealth of skills and experiences and can continue to be active participants in the community,” Mrs Carr said.

“Sometimes additional support is required to ensure residents can lead active, healthy and productive lives.”

One of the recipients is Heywood Bowling Club. They have received $5000 for their Come and Try it Lawn Bowls program. The club will purchase bowls to allow visitors or beginners to participate in events without worrying about not owning bowls. They also plan on having three Come and Try Days over the 2022/2023 bowling season.

Sponsorship committee member Sherree Chaudhry would love to see the club increase its membership. “We are afraid of the decline in members over the next ten years due to the age of our current members, then eventually be subjected to the closing of the bowling club,” she said. “We currently have a membership base of around 56 full members and 15 social members.”

The program seeks to inspire all people, young, middle and old, to become involved in bowls. “Bowls provide invaluable engagement with each other,” Ms Chaudhry said.

“It improves health and wellbeing for all persons through active exercise and mental health through social engagement and education.

“Local clubs or businesses within Heywood have taken the opportunity to use the club for staff bonding days and use of the club rooms for presentations/workshops etc.”

United Way Glenelg also continued with several of its projects, allocating 400 Winter and Christmas care packages to older residents in the past six months.

“…older people have a wealth of skills and experiences and can continue to be active participants in the community …” Nicole Carr (United Way Glenelg executive officer)

HAPPY RECIPIENTS: Heywood Bowling Club members Sheree Chaudhry and Darryl Moore were delighted with the donation.