Rose has quite a collection of lovely pieces which are bound to cause a great deal of interest and will be on display for one month.
The gallery is open on a Saturday, all day, and Monday afternoons, so please feel free to call in. You may be inspired to take up the challenge of creating your own masterpiece.
Membership is only $20 per year, and there is a $2 charge for tea and coffee. New members are most welcome at any time. It is not necessary to bring anything; all that you need to get started is on hand.
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The Retreat Old Time Dance group would like to invite anyone interested in joining the social dance night, which is held every Monday at the Retreat Hall between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. All ages are welcome, and singles especially so.
This is a lovely social evening, with a small charge of $5 at the door, and supper is available.
The members would particularly like to mention the time and expertise extended by John and Lorraine, who took on the teaching over 30 years ago.
It is agreed that the role they have played has assisted many members of the community over that period, when times have not been so easy, to relax and enjoy the pleasure of dance.
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Excitement is building for the Finley Rotaract Reunion to be held on Saturday, October 4 at the Finley RS Club. This is open to all members between 1971 and 1992. The deadline for RSVP and payment is September 13, and the cost is $55 per person.
The organisers would like to thank everyone who has sent in photos for the evening. These are bound to recall some great memories and create much laughter.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Greg McNamara at 0408 831911, Peter Braybon at 0428 826337, or Maria McCaw at 0429 839438.
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The Finley Hospital Auxiliary Op Shop has some great bargains going at the moment. Just $5 will buy a bag of clothing in the sale, taking place from September 1 until September 13.
So be sure to go in, have a chat with the lovely volunteers and seek out something special.
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After taking a short break for winter, the Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance will soon be recommencing its Unlocking Hope series to start the third year of this important community activity.
The presentation on Tuesday, September 9 will feature the alliance’s most popular presenter, Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff, for the third time.
Dr Yoosuff is the senior medical practitioner at the Finley Medical Centre and intends to enhance his previous presentations by focusing on the importance of socialisation for sufferers from dementia and memory loss and their families and carers. Opportunities will be given to ask questions at this event.
The presentation will take place at the Finley RS Club, Tocumwal St, Finley at 10.15am for 10.30am start.
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Finley Regional Care Auxiliary held a successful Father’s Day street stall and raffle recently. The organisers would like to thank all members of the community who assisted in any way to this success.
Winner of the raffle first prize of a $250 car detailing voucher was Phil Couchman, and the second prize of a car cleaning hamper went to Faye Stubbs.
All funds raised are used to provide extra facilities for the residents.
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Finley RSL Sub-branch will be holding a street stall this Friday, September 5 outside Finley IGA with the usual beautiful cakes, slices and other interesting items for sale. Donations of saleable goods would be much appreciated.
To clarify previous reports, the raffle will consist of a side of lamb.
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Col Drury was the lucky winner of last Saturday’s Finley Lions Club wood raffle. It is nearing the end of the winter wood raffle sessions, and club members are to be congratulated on their time and effort to raise funds to assist the local community.
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Murray Hut CWA (Finley/Tocumwal) will once again host a Melbourne Cup Day luncheon at the Finley Golf Club on Tuesday, November 4 from 11am.
Because tickets for this event are always in high demand, the number will be limited to 80 so it is recommended that bookings are made as soon as possible. This can be done online https://www.ticketebo.com.au/murray-hut-cwa/melbourne-cup-luncheon-2025.
Table bookings can be made by contacting Sue on 0409 314 174.
A delicious buffet lunch will be prepared and served by Finley High School hospitality students, as has been the highlight over the past few years.
There will be prizes for various categories such as Lady of the Day, Hat of the Day, and Shoes of the Day, as well as sweeps and raffles.
This is a great opportunity to check your wardrobe and dress to impress or even an excuse to buy something new, get together with friends and enjoy this special celebration.
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