A cuppa, delicious treats and entertainment is on offer at one of Nowra’s newest clubs.
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The Companion Club began three weeks ago and has already grown to more than 50 members.
Nowra Salvation Army Lieutenant Matthew Sutcliffe is behind the initiative.
“It’s a social morning out for people of any age and absolutely everyone is welcome,” he said.
The club runs on the third Wednesday of every month.
It kicks off at 10am with a cup of tea or coffee and morning tea, and a friendly chat. The club wraps up at around midday.
Each gathering features guest entertainers, speakers or some fun and games.
“We’ve had all different groups come already,” Lt Sutcliffe said.
“We’ve had the local ukulele group come and they were a lot of fun. We also had our own local blind painter Phil come and do an art class with us.”
The group caters for every age and Lt Sutcliffe said there’s no shortage of laughs along the way.
“There was one day where we had a games day and played Family Feud and other games which was fun.
“We also had the Community CWA Choir come last time.”
On Wednesday, August 16 the talented Indigenous dance group from St John the Evangelist Catholic High School impressed members with their traditional dance and stories.
The entertainment will continue next month. On Wednesday, September 27 ‘Marion’s Singers’ are set to impress with their range of piano and vocal talents.
Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM OAM will be sharing his stories with the Companion Club on October 18. Gary had extensive career in Emergency Services and management and later joined the NSW Police Force, serving 34 years in many high profile and specialist roles.
The book Top cop : 'Emergency Man': some amazing experiences of Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM, OAM (Rtd) by David R. Nicholas details some of those experiences. It captures the essence of police life and covers with depth and humour a wide range of incidents from his career. Raymond saw life at its raw edge; death, murder, suicide and crime.
On November 15 the Berry CWA Choir will join in for a fun morning of Christmas celebrations.
Located at the Salvation Army building on the corner of Salisbury Drive and St Anns Street, East Nowra, Lt Sutcliffe said the club is disability friendly. The building features air conditioning, has handrails along the front path and is all on one level.
Salvation Army member Maz Bevan-Williams said she’s already received positive feedback and hopes the group will continue to grow.
“Everyone has enjoyed it and said they’re coming back for more and the numbers are building up so we’re really enjoying it,” she said.
And of course, there’s always a delicious spread to keep the fans coming back for more.
“Come and eat some cake,” Maz said.
For more information about the Companion Club, contact The Salvation Army on 4423 2102.
Maz can also be contacted directly at 0412 306 550.