Playgroup wraps up successful year with Christmas party

JAN Juc’s Bob Pettitt Pavilion was abuzz with festive fun and laughter on Tuesday morning, as local families gathered for the Jan Juc Playgroup’s annual Christmas party.

More than 40 families attended the event where they enjoyed the opportunity to connect, make new friends and celebrate another successful year, alongside a raffle, bake sale and free coffee.

Entertainment included face painting, free play and a visit from Santa, with the Torquay Lions Club on hand to delight the little ones with train rides around the reserve.

 

 

 

Playground president Whitney Phillips said it was wonderful to have so many families come together for the event.

“Children were riding the train, crafting or playing, [and getting] their smiling faces painted as they waited for Santa’s arrival,” she said.

“And parents [were] equally cheery catching up with friends.

“We are very grateful to our vibrant community of young families that attended that brought the buzz and giggles.”

 

 

 

She thanked the playgroup’s committee for their “industrious work”, and the Lions Club and 3rd Reef Coffee for their support.

Based out of the cricket club rooms at Bob Pettitt Reserve, the Jan Juc Playgroup has been held throughout the year on Tuesday mornings between 9.30am and 11.30am.

New families are always welcome to join the playgroup and with the right numbers, the playgroup hopes to be open two days per week through 2025.

Yearly membership with the playgroup is $45, a figure Ms Phillips said was “sensational value”.

 

 

 

The playgroup is also hoping to connect with community members interested in joining its committee.

“We are an organisation that is reliant upon members and volunteers, and we are calling for new committee members for 2025 to help ensure our playgroup continues on into the future,” she said.

“It’s really a very rewarding committee to be involved with, as our aim is to create opportunities for people to play and connect.”

For more information about becoming a member of the Jan Juc Playgroup and/or a member of the committee, email [email protected].