Christmas Jollity!

The Christmas party for the Townsville Senior Citizens was a block buster event this year with over 90 members present.

In a departure from the usual practice, the occasion was held at the Hotel Allen rather than at the Hall so that all members could relax and be waited on.  There was no responsibility to prepare and serve food and drink. It just kept coming!  And after a wonderful meal and dessert, there was no washing up afterwards!

Here are Candy Beavington and Betty Scott enjoying the occasion. 



The musical entertainment was delightful, allowing for dancing and singing in equal measure.  Here are our cheerful musicians, "Pit Stop", taking a little break between numbers.

And here are some of our happy dancers!

Marian Hain and Mona Sodergren

Doreen and Max Burge

May Clark and Doss Fletcher

Many thanks to the Association which contributed significantly to the cost of the occasion and to President Neil who did the venue searching and negotiated the arrangements with the Hotel Allen - even the last minute adjustments caused by renovations to the building.   Here's a picture of him at the party carrying a small Christmas tree on his head!



Happy Christmas to all at Townsville Senior Citizens.  See you next year!



Ryan Street is being spruced up!

With Christmas looming, our Centre is having some special presents over the Christmas break.

The first step - the introduction of a new air conditioner in our kitchen - has already been accomplished and has been making life a lot more comfortable for our intrepid kitchen workers.

Hardly was this task finished when the decision was made to replace our fairly basic chairs.  A small group from Ryan Street visited our sister Senior Citizens Association in Tully on Monday, 25th November, 2013, to view their chairs.  Everyone was so impressed that our members will soon have 100 similar chairs round our tables with 10 more (with arms) for people who prefer to chat around the walls.

Here are some snaps taken during the visit to the beautiful new home of Tully Senior Citizens.  The Centre has been constructed since the total destruction of the previous building by Cyclone Yasi. It is certainly a great credit to the Senior Citizens' Association and to the Tully community.  

Our hosts very kindly welcomed the Townsville group to a delightful luncheon.

Townsville President Neil Ace and Vice President Maureen

Fewin meet Tully Secretary Lesley Hardy and Treasurer Jill Brighton.

Some Tully members enjoying lunch.  Note comfy chairs!

Tony de Bella - a keen member of Tully Senior Citizens

2014 promises to be a comfortable year for the Townsville Senior Citizens!