Southern Senior Citizens' Club Inc. McLaren Vale in McLaren Vale, South Australia | Community organisation

Southern Senior Citizens' Club Inc. McLaren Vale

Locality: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 7129 6302

Address: Institute Hall, 151-153 Main Road 5171 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Good News...we are now back playing bowls again but still need to remember our hygiene and social distancing rules.Good News...we are now back playing bowls again but still need to remember our hygiene and social distancing rules.

24.01.2022 URGENT NOTICE - Following the news on COVID-19 tonight, it has been decided to close the club until further notice. This effectively cancels all scheduled events till the end of May at this stage. We will keep everyone updated on the situation.

23.01.2022 A lovely thought for all of us at this time...Keep Looking Up.

22.01.2022 As we are now required to have a COVID Marshal, we will be asking a couple of our members to do this training. Our President has completed his training today. Please respect our "Marshals" and adhere to the social distancing and hygiene requirements to help keep us all safe. Thank you. Post from SA Health COVID Marshal Training is available online at www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery/covid-marshals... From 21 August 2020, you must have a COVID Marshal if your business or activity involves any of the following: Hospitality Gyms and fitness centres Public swimming pools Social and community clubs Religious or faith-based ceremonies Supermarkets and hardware stores Distribution centres Businesses/activities required to have a COVID Management Plan COVID Marshals must have completed the training as prescribed by SA Health. Their business owner/operator or the person in charge of their activity must be able to prove that their COVID Marshal(s) have completed this training, so that they can show this to an authorised officer if requested.

22.01.2022 Our fantastic Mrs Claus leads us in Jingle Bells along with our fabulous entertainer, Linda McCarthy. (At our seniors Christmas Party 2019).

21.01.2022 Just keeping you up to date with the steps to easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The Committee hopefully will be able to have a face to face meeting on June 8 (providing there are no setbacks) to review the situation regarding our club and our August AGM. Updated roadmap below...looking good so far.

21.01.2022 Yesterday our club resumed our normal playing days for 2021 - Mondays (9.30am-3pm), Wednesdays (9.30am-12noon)and Fridays (9.30am-12noon). We wish all our members and friends a very Happy and healthy New Year. A little thought for us all....

21.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Charity Day on the 29th August a great success. We raised $824.05 for the Little Heroes Foundation through entry fees, donations, raffles, auction toss, guessing game and food sales. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic day. A special thank you also to Jeanne Murray who was the games organiser for the day and who was the inspiration behind our Charity Day events.

21.01.2022 Our club had a good AGM this year and it was followed by a lovely lunch in the club room which everyone enjoyed. A big THANK YOU to everyone who hopped in and helped prepare and serve meals, serve tea/coffee, wash dishes and clean up afterwards. A great team effort by the Committee and all members combined.

21.01.2022 Please note: Monday is the Queens Birthday holiday but we will still be meeting at the Club for bowls and cards as usual.Please note: Monday is the Queens Birthday holiday but we will still be meeting at the Club for bowls and cards as usual.

20.01.2022 Wishing you all the joys of the Christmas season and health and happiness in the coming year.

19.01.2022 We enjoyed a fun day at our Seniors Club Christmas Party last Monday. Lovely friends, plenty of laughter, good food making up a little for what we have missed out on during the year! Just a few pics from the day. A BIG thank you to so many who helped make the day run smoothly and also to Linda McCarthy for her fabulous entertainment. Our meal was again prepared by Golden Roast Caterers who provided a lovely lunch.

19.01.2022 We had a wonderful time on Monday with the Borderer'S celebrating our Club's 47th birthday at the lovely St Francis Winery Reynella. Great fun, great friendship and great food too!! We also welcomed 9 guests from Strathalbyn seniors club. A big thank you to the Borderer'S, Linda at St Francis Winery, and to all those who helped make such a terrific day. The photos tell the story...

19.01.2022 Hi everyone...for those of you who can access live streaming, the Borders will be online from the Marion Cultural Centre tomorrow Friday 24th April at 7pm. You may be able to join them for some fun.

18.01.2022 Keeping everyone in the loop. At the moment our club is open but we will understand if you do not wish to attend during these uncertain times. We will close if advised to do so. In the meantime, Remember the very important hygiene principles, wash hands, sanitize and stay at home if you are not well. Please read the health alert below to familiarise yourselves with further details and the important advice from the Department of Health.

18.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2020 online with Linda McCarthy. This is in 2 parts and is now on Youtube if anyone would like to listen. It was a fabulous concert. PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE8xDj-YyOU

17.01.2022 Our much loved and longest serving member turns 100 this week. Dorothy has been a member of this club for 35 years and is still a very good bowler. We held a special morning tea celebration for her at the club yesterday ....thank you to so many members for coming along and sharing in this special day. What a wonderful milestone Dorothy....you are an inspiration to all of us.

16.01.2022 Just a few photos from our recent club Christmas Party. Lots of fun and laughter was had by everyone and we especially thank Linda McCarthy for providing us with such wonderful singing and entertainment.

16.01.2022 Just a few photos from the Finals on Day 2 of the Associated Seniors State Competitions - well done everyone.

16.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET.... #ANZACspirit #lightupthedawn

16.01.2022 We hope all our members are safe and well. Make sure you exercise at home and get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. We cant play our bowls or cards at Seniors at the moment but we can all fill our time with our favourite hobbies and spending valuable family time together. We trust you have all enjoyed your Easter even though it has been a very different one this year. Take care and stay well

15.01.2022 Congratulations to 3 of our teams who made it to the finals in the Associated Seniors State Competitions Indoor Bias Bowls Tournament held today at Marion. Finals are played tomorrow...wishing all the players good luck and good bowling!

13.01.2022 ITs ALMOST TIME!! This coming Monday 1st July we will not be meeting for our usual Monday activities but will be attending our birthday celebrations at St Francis Winery. Try to be there no later than 10.30am as lunch orders will be taken from 10.30-11am. The bar will be open from 10am. Should be a fun day.

13.01.2022 We had a wonderful time on Monday with the BordererS celebrating our Clubs 47th birthday at the lovely St Francis Winery Reynella. Great fun, great friendship and great food too!! We also welcomed 9 guests from Strathalbyn seniors club. A big thank you to the BordererS, Linda at St Francis Winery, and to all those who helped make such a terrific day. The photos tell the story...

13.01.2022 Christmas is coming!! Please make sure you indicate your attendance on the list in the club room if you plan to attend our Christmas Party this year. We have a great entertainer coming - Linda McCarthy - and we will have lots of fun. Again this year we will have our Kris Kringle (or Secret Santa) where you pull the name from the hat and you will then need to bring a gift for that person. There is also a list on the table for you to indicate if you do or do not wish to take part in the Kris Kringle fun.

11.01.2022 Its almost time!!! Our Coorong trip is this Tuesday (8th October)...dont forget to be at the club no later than 9.45amIts almost time!!! Our Coorong trip is this Tuesday (8th October)...dont forget to be at the club no later than 9.45am

10.01.2022 For your information

09.01.2022 Community update from the Onkaparinga Council

09.01.2022 Our club activities are recommencing again on Monday 22nd June with restrictions in place (maximum of 20 members in the club room at any one time). Pam has compiled a roster for bowls players (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Please contact Pam if you wish to have a game and havent already put your name down. Please be aware of the current Government regulations regarding hygiene and social distancing. Signage has been placed around the club room and everyone is asked to adhere to the rules to help keep everyone safe. Looking forward to meeting up again. Please remember the basics as we return...

09.01.2022 39 members enjoyed a fun day at our Melbourne Cup Lunch this year. A special thank you to everyone who helped organise the day and to Jenny, Karen, Cheryl, Jay and Bruce for organising the lunch and the sweeps. Also a big thank you to Alida for making those delicious apple turnovers for dessert. More fun was had with puzzles provided by Pam and again with the Pin the Tail on the horse game run by Karen. We think a couple of the guys thought they were pinning the tail on the donkey!!

08.01.2022 Stay safe and keep up the hygiene and social distancing everyone.

08.01.2022 Please note that as from December 1st we are now required to use a QR code to check in or to sign in on the attendance form.https://youtu.be/teTr6ZZFIWU

07.01.2022 A reminder to all our Members ..our Charity Day in support of the Little Heroes Foundation is fast approaching. The date is Thursday August 29th (9.30am-3.00pm). Please remember to put your names down on the list in the club room if you will be taking part so Jeanne can sort the bowls players for the day. The entrance fee is $10. There will be raffles, fun activities with prizes, fun auctions, etc. So save your coins for some fun. Remember all monies raised on the day go to the Little Heroes Foundation. A big thank you to all those members who have already donated prizes for the raffles. COME AND JOIN THE FUN.

06.01.2022 An Adelaide community choir ("Vocalize Choir") has made this great video during the COVID-19 shutdown. The choir is made up of all ages and this video is testament to how this group has found a way to still make beautiful music together. I thought it was worth sharing here.

06.01.2022 Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by the terrible bushfires that are ravaging our country at the moment. It was agreed unanimously by members on Monday that our Club donation towards those in need will go to the Kangaroo Island Mayoral Bushfire Relief and Recovery Fund. It has also been decided that this appeal will be open at our club until next Monday (13th January) to give members who wish to donate a little more time to give their donations to Joan. Should you not be able to get to the club by Monday and wish to donate personally to the KI Bushfire fund, please see direct deposit details attached to this post. A big thank you to everyone who has already made such generous donations to this fund through our club.

06.01.2022 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to two of our teams who were placed 2nd and 3rd in the finals of the Associated Seniors Indoor Bias Bowls Tournament today. Dee Dee (our Mascot) brings home the cup for 2nd place...well done Terry, Bruce, Marcia and Robert for bringing this cup home to be displayed in our club room for the year. Well done to John, Stan, Peggy and Shaun for coming in 3rd and to Clive, Chris, Jenny and Jean for reaching the finals as well. Our 4th team missed out on the finals this year, but there is always next year!!

05.01.2022 We enjoyed a fantastic day on Tuesday. Kym, from Victor Tours, took us on a lovely trip via Stathalbyn, to the Coorong. The first stop at Strath was to view the fabulous motorbike and rider constructed with all sorts of scrap metals...have a closer look by zooming up on the pic! We then stopped at the Visitors Centre for morning tea before continuing to Goolwa for our fabulous lunch cruise. There was lots of excitement to see a number of seals close up as we went through the... lock. It was also great to see such a variety of bird life...swans, cormorants, terns, ducks, swans, seagulls, pelicans, to name just a few. The scenery was beautiful, lunch was delicious, the commentary extremely informative and there was lots of laughter and fun. Thanks to Victor Tours and Coorong Cruises for a wonderful day taking us close to nature. Here are just a few pics. See more

05.01.2022 Remember this Monday 7th December - Members Christmas Party 11.00am in the Club Room.Remember this Monday 7th December - Members Christmas Party 11.00am in the Club Room.

04.01.2022 Here is a link to Linda McCarthys fabulous online Mothers Day show. It is about 1.5 hours long but well worth setting aside the time to watch and join in the fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwuedDCaZ7Y

03.01.2022 We also have a Christmas Mystery Tour this year - Tuesday 17th December. A list is also in the club room for you to indicate your attendance. Dont miss out - it should be fun.

03.01.2022 Another great Mystery Trip thanks to Victor Tours once again. The mystery began to unravel with morning tea at a lovely little park in Hahndorf. Thanks Kym and Adona for the lovely mince pies!! Following morning tea we travelled to the Elder Park for a trip on Popeye which was enjoyed by everyone. It was then back to Hahndorf for a lovely lunch at the Old Mill. On the way home we counted the roadside Santas! Well I think we all arrived at a different number but there were quite alot including a headless Santa and one that had met with an accident along the roadside - looks like he had crashed into a tree. Thank you Victor tours for another fun day.