Day club starts for older people

A day club at Woy Woy Community Aged Care officially opened on June 1.

Woy Woy Community Aged Care general manager Ms Jennifer Eddy said the new club was a joint venture between Woy Woy Community Aged Care and the Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL and supported by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

"The club will offer social support and friendship to older people who are still living in the community but who are unable to attend more active programs," Ms Eddy said.

"The club will be entirely run by volunteers."

Ms Eddy said a public meeting was held in April which saw strong support for the club.

Volunteers took part in a three-day orientation and training program and decided to the name the club the Krait RSL Day Club in honour of the 10 crewmen who served on this vessel during World War II.

"The Krait was famous for its role in operation Jaywick conducted by Z Special Unit, a successful attempt to sabotage Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour," Ms Eddy said.

Members will meet each Friday in Woy Woy Community Aged Care's Albert Quilkey Education Centre from 10am to 2pm.

Transport to and from the club will be provided using the RSL/ Woy Woy Community Aged Care bus.

The Club will provide older people with an opportunity to participate in a range of activities such as gentle exercise, quizzes, games, entertainment, guest speakers and special events.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided by Woy Woy Community Aged Care.

Anyone interested in participating or volunteering can telephone coordinator Mr Jack Carney on 4341 8564 for further information.

Press release, 1 June 2007 Jennifer Eddy, Woy Woy Community Aged Care