70+ people attended the club’s 20^th birthday celebration at the Rye RSL recently. Hosted by the club president, John Bayliss, the luncheon was busy with conversation & laughter as the attendees mixed and stories were told.

Notable attendees Mike Hiley, the club’s first president, Barry Irving representing the Bendigo Bank & the Bunnings Activities Officer, Alyce Fogarty.

The 20 year celebration cake was cut by the life members Ron Higgins, Gordon Waddingham, Bert Bartlett, Bill Gorrisen & Jack Kane.

The club will be celebrating its 20^th birthday with a lunch at the Rye RSL on the 16^th March.

Present & past members with partners are invited to the luncheon. As part of the invitation the club will be subsidizing the 2 course meal so to attendees the cost will be $8.50ph. It will be an excellent opportunity to recall old times and discuss the history of the club.

There are a lot of reasons to celebrate the occasion; in particular, it has provided a service with a friendly environment for men & women in the local community. During that time it has supported a group of members to build toys to be distributed at Christmas. The clubs session leaders assist and educate its members in a huge variety of projects. Its social value cannot be overlooked as each session has a biscuit break which includes chatting & laughter.

Each year, through the energy of its members & committee, the club has grown in the service it provides. With a membership that varies between 80-90, the club is always looking attract new members & tutors. Not many clubs last 10 years let alone 20.