Baw Baw Singers
Baw Baw Singers enjoyed a successful performance at Fairview on Sunday, June 4. It is wonderful to see the audience tap their feet, clap and sing along with the old-time songs. Both the choir and the audience gain great satisfaction from these events.
This month singers have really enjoyed some terrific songs. The slick, groovy “Green Door,” old jazz favourite, “And All That Jazz” and one published in 1884 which is still loved by all, “Just a Song at Twilight.”
The new song for the month is “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” from the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Although classed as a new song for singers, most are familiar with the music and the lyrics and this makes the evening relaxing and enjoyable. About 15 songs are sung each evening.
Members have welcomed six new people over the past two weeks. All newcomers are very welcome. There are no auditions and lyrics are available.
Suppertime Showcase is always interesting and varied. Taleigha and Joshua, two of the youngest singers sang a duet, “I Want It That Way,” a song made popular by the Backstreet Boys. They did a great job.
Marg Young read a few stories written by her mother. One was about meeting Miss Australia in 1927 when she was 5 years old. Wonderful, recorded, historical stories. Thanks to Marg for sharing these stories.
Baw Baw Singers meet in the Drouin Anglican Church Hall on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. For more information contact Sue on 0439 401 385
Strzelecki Bushwalking Club
The Strzelecki Bushwalking Club is an active and dynamic group based in central Gippsland.
The club has about 160 members mainly living between Drouin and Traralgon. Each month the club offers many activities in the great outdoors, and which are suitable for various fitness levels.
Leaders are experienced walkers and do everything in their power to ensure that each activity is enjoyable for all.
Each month we hold a social meeting at the Trafalgar Scout Hall where interested people are welcome to attend and introduce themselves to the club. The guest speaker on June 14 was Peter Ware, a field naturalist and photographer who presented on Gippsland’s flora, fungi, and fauna.
Once again June has a diverse and bumper program on offer. A group travelled to Mornington Peninsula on June 11 to explore Green’s Bush which is the largest area of bushland left in that region.
On June 17 the will host a bike ride on the South Gippsland Rail Trail between Leongatha and Korumburra. This is about 30 km return trip. Korumburra is a lovely place to break the ride as there are a multitude of yummy lunch options for the riders.
Towards the end of June Adrian will be leading a walk along the east Tyers trail. This will be about 9km and walkers will see some lovely, lush bushland (including leeches) and many artefacts of old logging sites. This provides you with an interesting perspective into past economic operations that took place within Gippsland.
Further information in relation to further upcoming events is available on the website at sbwc.org.au, on our Facebook page or by contacting publicity@sbwc.org.au
Warragul Bridge Club
Four tables competed for bridge played at the Community Centre last Wednesday.
Table movement was again in place with north/south and east/west mainly moving in directions adding to the social side of the day.
Anne George and David Belcher, Clive Ayerst and Rob Johnson, Chris Samplawski and Michael Thorne and Alan Kuipers and Ken Hutchison all scoring mini slams (12 of 13 tricks)
Results:
The best percentage winners were - Anne and David 6220/2690 231 per cent, Clive and
Rob 5790/4340 133 per cent, Emilia O’Brien and Stephan Van De Sluis 4740/3670 129 per cent, Alan and Ken 6370/5070 125 per cent, Chris and Michael 5310/5800 92 per cent, Nina and Simon Fraser 5160/6580 78 per cent, Min Weggelaar and Dick Powell 3980/5310, Joan and Robert Coster 2910/8130 36 per cent.
The top three scorers were Alan and Ken, Anne and David, Clive and Rob.
Bridge returns tomorrow afternoon. Assembly time is 12.45pm for a 1pm start.
Beginners and visitors to the area are welcomed.
Senior Citizens
Warragul Senior Citizens is encouraging community members to join them in a warm winter environment for activities throughout the week.
The program of activities includes:
Cards (canasta) on Mondays at 1pm
Indoor bowls on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1.30pm
Hoy (bingo) on Wednesday at 1pm
Card group members play 500 on Thursdays. Bus trips, luncheons and shows also are planned.
A pie and mash luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at noon, $10 a head.
Community members are welcome to attend senior citizens, held at the corner Mason and Barkly Sts, Warragul. Contact Robert (0403 162365) for more information.
Diabetes Support
The next meeting of the West Gippsland Diabetes Support Group will be Tuesday, June 20 at 1.30pm, at the Salvation Army Hall, Burke St Warragul.
The guest speaker will be a podiatrist from West Gippsland Community Health.
For further information, contact diabetes educator Carol Barbeler at carol.barbeler@ wghg.com.au or 0435 823008.
Warragul Camera Club
On Monday, June 5, 31 Camera Club members and five guests attended and viewed Warragul Camera Club’s annual general meeting, followed by the regular monthly competition meeting, held at Warragul RSL. The AGM was chaired by Des Lowe.
Before the meeting the following reports were circulated to club members: minutes of the 2022 AGM which were accepted. The president’s report, providing a detailed overview of a very busy and successful year, was accepted. 2022/23 treasurer’s report of the club’s audited financial situation was accepted; the treasurer moved that the club’s annual membership fees remain unchanged for 2024/25 and the motion was carried.
Returning officer Paul Robinson announced all committee positions were vacant and the following office bearers for 2023/24 were nominated and accepted: vice president – Russel Monson, secretary – Bruce Langdon, treasurer – Des Lowe. In the absence of a nomination for the office of president, the new committee will be tasked with filling the vacancy.
Eight committee members were appointed for 2023/24: Kathy Burslem, Mike Moore, Ron Paynter, Robyn Rosenboom, Jane Woodcock, Adrienne Cornish, Geoff Smith, Denise Whittaker.
Des Lowe resumed the chair and thanked Paul for acting as returning officer. He then moved a motion of thanks to Bruce Langdon for his dedication, leadership and hard work in the role of president over the past four years. The motion was carried unanimously.
The annual general meeting was closed, and the competition meeting began.
Jane Woodcock announced the winning image for the People’s Choice Award at the recent 50th Warragul National Exhibition was “Half Past Midnight” entered by Warragul club member Jack Gargasz.
Club competition Steward Mike Moore presented 56 images for the competition judging. Ron Paynter placed the 8 prints for viewing. The club’s website now features the monthly competition entries for the public to view. The images were judged by guest judge Margaret Zommers.
“Available Light Portraiture” competition results:
Prints A Grade: 1st Ruth Burleigh, 2nd and 3rd Mike Moore.
PDI A Grade: 1st Paul Robinson, 2nd and 3rd Terrie O’Dwyer. HC: Ruth Burleigh, Robyn Rosenboom, Cathy Tisdale.
PDI B Grade: 1st and 2nd Jack Gargasz, 3rd Mike Sanderson. HC: Keith Ward
Creative A Grade: 1st Terrie O’Dwyer, 2nd Paul Robinson, 3rd Phillip Keith. HC: Terrie O’Dwyer, Phillip Keith.
Creative B Grade: 1st Greg Mitchell, 2nd Mike Sanderson.
Ron Paynter presented award certificates to winning members.
Ruth Burleigh reminded members that Tuesday’s tutorial will be presented on Zoom by Mieke Boynton on the subject of how to create Abstract Photography. A further tutorial by Mieke Boynton will be held on Tuesday, June 20.
Robyn Rosenboom announced the midweek outings group can meet at Civic Park 9.30am, on June 14, to practice Mieke Boynton’s abstract photography methods.
Terri O’Dwyer spoke about the clubs impromptu June exhibition and official opening afternoon at Red Tree Gallery. It is well worth attending to view many new works. Next club monthly meeting: Monday, July 2, when competition ‘rural’ will be judged, and is also the deadline for entries to the August competition, ‘The Seasons’.
Club meetings are held the first Monday each month and visitors are welcome. For further information, visit the club website https://www.warragulcameraclub.org/