RUOK bowls event at Umina
The annual RUOK Bowls event at Umina Beach Mens' Bowling Club will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday, September 11.
A "sea of yellow" is expected to be seen on the greens as bowlers from around the Peninsula enjoy both a serious and fun time, according to the club's RUOK Day ambassador Mr Rex Hunt.
"The Day is part of an annual national conversation movement encouraging the art of listening," he said.
"It attempts to equip and encourage men to be observant of their mates, have conversations with others, and to be open and honest about their state of mind.
"Founded by Gavin Larkin in 2009, following the death of his father Barry, it works collaboratively with experts in suicide prevention and mental illness.
"It is important work we will be doing, both for ourselves as individuals and for our clubs or regular bowls colleagues," Mr Hunt said.
"Every day is the day to start a conversation using four simple steps: Ask RUOK? Listen, Encourage action, and Check in."
SOURCE:
Media release, 28 Aug 2024
Rex A E Hunt, UBMBC