Senior Citizens invite newbies to join the fun and games

MEMBERS of Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens are gearing up for another twelve months of fun and friendship at the Andy Arnold Centre on Bennett Street.

President Hope Mann said the organisation is made up of a “happy group of members,” and the more that join, the merrier they’ll be.

“We have about 40 members, 20 that attend regularly,” Ms Mann said. “We want to keep members happy and attract more people.

“Membership costs $5 a year.”

On Tuesdays, the group supplies lunch including sandwiches, and members can make tea and coffee.

“Some play bingo from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, which casts them $3 to play and they can win supplies or slippers, not money,” Ms Mann said.

“On Thursdays, cards people meet between 12.30pm and 5pm, and both groups have afternoon tea, coffee, cordial, and biscuits.

“We have a raffle where somebody gets free entry to play the following week, and somebody wins a gift voucher.

“On Sundays, 1.30pm to 4pm, we have indoor bowls followed by afternoon tea which we supply.

“On Thursday nights we have indoor bowls, from 5.30pm to 9pm, and supper afterwards.”

The group has played against residents of Providence Aged Care.

A bus trip is organised every three months.

Ms Mann said if seniors are sitting at home with nothing to do, they’re encouraged to get involved.

“Come around, join in the fun and meet new friends,” she said.

“Anyone is welcome to just turn up but if we know you’re coming, we can look out for you.

“I just love the friendship and can’t wait until we go back… I like being there for other people who sometimes need help.”

Ring Ms Mann on 0417 905 364 or treasurer Sylvia Merry on 0405 966 910 for more information or to get involved with activities that begin later next week.