Seniors Week concert held at Ettalong
The Peninsula's annual Seniors Week Concert was held on Thursday, March 21, at the Ettalong Leisure and Learning Centre.
Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill said she was very happy to host the Seniors Week Concert again this year with Mr Chris King.
"This is always such a wonderful day out, and this year was bigger than ever," said Ms O'Neill.
The 200 guests enjoyed local musical acts and performances, as well as a complimentary lunch.
The contributions of long-serving community volunteers were also recognised with an awards presentation.
Three local Vietnam Veterans were presented with awards by Patricia Amphlett, also known as Little Patty.
The veterans, Alan Ball, Jack Chalker and Pat Bright, have all been members of the Vietnam Veterans' Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Gosford City Sub-Branch for more than a decade each and have spent those years working to help other veterans on the Central Coast.
The Sub-Branch has a drop-in centre on the corner of Beach St and Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong, where diggers from all theatres of war and peacekeeping can receive assistance with their pension applications and welfare assistance for themselves and their families.
"The concert is not just about having a good time. It is a wonderful opportunity to come together to recognise the great work of so many that work tirelessly in our community and often don't get the recognition they deserve," said Ms O'Neill.
Media Release, 27 Mar 2013
Robyn Creswell, Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia, Gosford City Sub-Branch
Media Release, 21 Mar 2013
Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O'Neill MP