Christmas Party 2020



The way we view the world has changed this year and it's been a challenging time for many and we have had to learn how to adapt, connect and grow in new or unexpected ways. After such a dramatic and uncertain year with many celebrations and social gatherings and events cancelled, postponed or curtailed; many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Luckily we could hold a Christmas party without a problem in a nice private setting in the Wine Bar at Balgowlah RSL on Tuesday evening.

This year's Christmas party was a particularly happy occasion - a great opportunity to enjoy good company, have fun and celebrate with Christmas fair. Thanks must go to Tony Hill for making all the arrangements, we had a great time and meal and everyone really enjoyed themselves


President Lindy opened the proceedings and after welcoming everyone outlined the amazing record of the club activities and some exciting plans and events for 2021.

Tony Hill and Graham Evans
Peter Stephenson, Pam and Carlo Bongarzoni, Barbara Stephenson

Helen Gray, Sue Terry and Sue O'Brien
Judith and David Macaulay

Maggie Shannahan


Honorary and former Rotarian Peter Stephenson in fine form with a extremely funny poetry reading about seniors and their 'dash for cash' at Phantom of the Opera bus tour.

Hilary Kloczko and Diana Hart
Diana Hart and Alois Lechner


Nigi and Alois Lechner

Lindy Myers and Yvonne Howie

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big thank you to PP John O'Brien who has tirelessly and willingly taken so many great photos of the happenings and events in the club over the years and helped us chronicle so well what our club is doing. Well done John!

Kerry Gwynne thanking the club for assisting Dalwood Spilstead

In true Christmas spirit a table for donations of Christmas presents for Spilstead families (via Kerry Gwynne) was set up - the presents going to families who often have to go without. Kerry gave a moving story of the circumstances that some families have suffered during the year and thanked the club for all we do to help reduce their suffering and truly make their Christmas a happy time.

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 We wish all our Rotarians and Friends of Rotary 

a Very Happy and safe Christmas !

May next year be a much better one for all of us and be everything that you that you wish.

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Some Coming Events (SAVE THE DATES!!)

 New Year BBQ at the O'Briens

19th January 2021

Details to follow on our Website

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Australia Day 2021

Balgowlah Rotary Club is joining forces with 3 other local Rotary Clubs to put on a free event on 26th January, Australia Day, to give back to our local community and celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia.

Volunteers needed

Details to follow on our Website

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Annual Charity Golf Day and Dinner

WAKEHURST GOLF CLUB  

Friday, 26th March 2021

Ambrose tournament for Men and Women

Start Time:
Morning Registration at 10.00am Shotgun start at 11.00am
BBQ Lunch, Competitions and Raffles and/or
Dinner 6.00pm for 6.30pm + Auctions & Raffles

All proceeds to: Lifeline Northern Beaches, Bear Cottage, Dalwood Spilstead and Rotary Youth Programs 

Details to follow on our Website 


 

 

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