At the end of March we saw the ed of an era, with Dr Jeanette Kerr making the decision to retire from active practice. Our community has been blessed to have had Jeanette in the valley for the last 12 years. Some of the Lions members took the opportunity to have a small gathering to thank her for caring for the residents of the valley. The club is now actively searching for a new doctor and, following many leads, hopes to be successful; but the proof will be in securing one’s services.
In the period while we seek a new doctor, used reading glasses will not be collected at the Medical Centre, with the Post Office being the only place that they can be left.
Table Tennis continues to e a focus for members of the community. Come along and enjoy a hit.
For over 40 years, Australian Lions Hearing Dogs has provided just over 650 Australians a set of ‘furry ears’ free of charge. Each Hearing Assistance Dog provides a significant quality of life improvement, socially, mentally and physically. National Hearing Dog Day celebrates the role that a Hearing Assistance Dog plays in the life of someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. The day is recognised annually on the 19th of April, the day the first Australian Lions Hearing Dog, Amber, was delivered.
David Loncasty has agreed to continue as President for another year. This is good for your club and, with a few new members in the last few months, the club is continuing to be strong for our valley. If you are interested in joining, please reach out and let one of us know.
The club recently assisted the Boyley Cup, serving the usual sausage sandwiches. Alison Baker and Paul Williams have been the machine behind the Cup over the last few years and the community is very appreciative of their efforts. Well done to the winner and all participants.
Lorraine Mairinger
