Club Notes...
West Gippsland Orchid Club
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 1 starting at 7:30pm with the setting up of the hall beginning at 7pm. After a brief annual meeting, the general meeting will follow with final plans for the spring show being shared, judging results given and plant culture of the show bench plants explained.
The Spring Show will be held at the Drouin Anglican Church Hall on Saturday, September 17 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, September 18 from 9am to noon. Orchids will be on display, some plants will be on sale and there will be orchid club members ready to help with orchid culture tips.
There were 13 members at the August meeting, though just a small group, there was lively discussion about the orchids brought in for judging.
Peter Mackenzie was the winner of both the popular vote and the judging with Laelia Ancepts “Rosey Tiger”.
There’s a lot that can be learned about orchid growing from attending the monthly meetings amongst a friendly bunch of orchid growers ready to share knowledge with others. For more information, contact president Bow Lowrie on 0408 525134
Warragul Ranges Probus
“Nothing - not a conversation, not a handshake or even a hug, establishes friendship so forcefully as eating together.” (Jonathon Safran Foer).
If you’re a member of the Warragul Ranges Probus club, or decide to become a member, you will discover this at the club’s various dine out groups.
Each month there is always three organised dine out opportunities.
First, after the monthly club meeting at the Golf Club, held on the fourth Thursday of the month, members have the option to join other members in the golf club’s restaurant for an ‘a la carte’ lunch..
Second, is the monthly Evening Dine Out held on the first Thursday of the month at a carefully selected local restaurant.
As this is an evening event and some members are unable or unwilling to drive at night, the organiser will arrange pick-ups for those members - so there’s no need to sit home alone when you can be sharing a meal and good fellowship with club members.
There also is a separate lunchtime dine out experience for men and women on the first Tuesday of the month. They will usually dine at separate venues but that are in close proximity to each other. This allows couples to use the one vehicle to get to the area and then go their different ways, and men can share ‘men’ things and women can share women things over a meal.
To inquire about joining the club, phone 0428 348 570.
Warragul Organ Club
Come along and enjoy a warm friendly afternoon of music, cuppa and a chat on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise advised.
Entry is $5 with a token ticket for a draw for the lucky door prize. Raffle tickets are available to purchase.
The next club day will be held on September 3 at 1.30pm in conjunction with the annual general meeting at Wesley Hall, 62 Victoria St, Warragul.
Website: www.warragultheatreorgan.org.com For inquiries, contact Di Yuill 0417 266507
Warragul Bridge Club
Three tables were available for Bridge played last Wednesday at the Community House. Results:
North/South - Chris Samplawski and Michael Thorne returned to the winners list scoring 6630 to 5080 130 per cent from Joan and Robert Coster 3640/5530 66 per cent and Emilia O’Brien and Dick Powell 3550/5650 63 per cent.
East/ West - Min Wegelaar and Clive came up trumps with the advantage of a mini slam 5740/4440 129 per cent from Angela Larsen and newcomer Howard Woodall 4840/4090
118 per cent and a mini slam wasn’t enough for Alan Kuipers and Ken Hutchison 5680/5290 107 per cent in a close division.
Top scorers were Michael and Chris, Min and Clive and then Alan and Ken.
Bridge returns tomorrow afternoon.
Assembly time is 12.45pm for a 1pm start.
Singers of Joy
Singers of Joy currently have some vacancies for new members.
We are a caring, friendly group who meet in the Warragul Uniting Church for rehearsal on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm.
This is an all-female choir, singing in two or three parts. We are particularly needing some sopranos: we have a wonderful alto line, and need a few more sopranos to keep the balance right.
We have a varied repertoire which changes two or three times a year.
We sing folk songs, songs by classical composers, Gilbert and Sullivan, musicals and some really inspirational songs too. Covid permitting, we sing in retirement villages, nursing
homes and for special occasions.
If you are interested in joining phone Joy on 0409 519403
Strzelecki Bushwalking Club
Strzelecki Bushwalking Club members have been involved in many activities recently including a damp walk in the Morwell National Park and a hike through some tall timber following historic timber tramways near Powelltown. Members also have been bike riding on the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
All activities have been well supported and enjoyed by the participants.
A 10 km walk around the Sale Wetlands will be run on Sunday, September and on September 4 another group will set out to Mushroom Rocks.
The next club night will be held at the Trafalgar Scout Hall on September 14 at 7.30pm. Guest speaker will be Maria Garrett talking about hiking in Scandinavia. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
Further information is available on the website at sbwc.org.au