Mary Walsh Centre 

This month our days have been a little warmer than the previous months. The cold winds have not entirely left us yet, although they do serve a good purpose in keeping the temperatures down a little. I suppose we should be grateful for that, as few people like the
extreme heat we get, which doesn't seem to be good for anything.
Although we had a wet winter, we badly need a good rain statewide.
This year the centre produced forty-two "Samaritan" boxes to be dispatched by the Red Cross, to needy children abroad. We would dearly love to see their dear little faces as they open them and trust that these boxes are truly bringing joy into the lives of these
children.
We travelled, again this year, to Lebrina to attend the annual luncheon at the home of John and Dulcie
Williams, which is held annually to raise funds for the Anglican Church. This outing is enjoyed by all who go there. The day was fine but windy.
Debbie, with the help of Dorothea, has been busy
sewing and making garments etc. while others do
knitting or crocheting to fill in their time here at the day care. We enjoy the food and one another's
company. We feel that day care serves a good purpose here at Lilydale, and we can go out for trips whenever we want to, and also attend the doctor's or go
shopping whenever it is needed. Our co-ordinator is very helpful at all times and very, very fair to all.
Sharee Parker visited the centre and treated us each to a foot spa. We did feel pampered! The centre
purchased the required products (with money we had raised from craft sales) so we can hold repeat sessions whenever the mood takes us.
At the time of writing we have just enjoyed an
"armchair travel" to Central Australia, courtesy of Irene and Vera who kindly showed us the video of their trip.

Senior Citizens Club

Christmas is not far away.  Members of the Lilydale Senior Citizens Club would like to wish you one and all a very Happy Christmas.
And may the year ahead, bring you all good health and happiness.
We would like to say a big "thank you" to all the folk who work to make the town so nice a place to live in.
Our Club has had a wonderful year, of happiness and companionship, with lots of laughter and good bowling.
Perhaps you would like to share with us our enjoyment of life and good company; you would be made most welcome to come in for a talk, a laugh, and perhaps an end or seven of bowls.
Once again, to you all have a Happy Christmas.
Eileen