80th BIRTHDAY: On Saturday November 18, 75 family and friends gathered to celebrate Glenice Clarke's OBE (Over bloomin' 80) 80th birthday. The family was able to organise a few surprises for the birthday girl.
Glenice knew there was a party but didn't know the venue or some on the guest list. Glenice's niece drove her around town on Saturday midday to various venues that Glenice thought of. Clythette, finally arrived at The Collective, where guests were waiting.
Glenice had her 92-year-old aunty in attendance, making five generations in the room for the celebration. Glenice also had cousins in attendance who she had not seen in over 15 years. Family travelled from Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Canberra and Yass.
Granddaughter, Elyse made the birthday cake using Grandma Glenice's recipe. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the festivities and reminiscing of times gone by. Huge thankyou to Belinda Mawhinney of the Collective and Cathy and her team at Unwind.
GRENFELL CADETS: On Saturday November 25, the Cadets will host the Ceremonial Parade. The 200 Australia Army Cadet Units (ACU) from Grenfell, Cowra, Young and Boorowa will attend, with the Holsworthy Australian Army Cadet Band and the Australian Army Cadet Staff.
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The towns meet at the start of the day at Lawson Oval for practice. At 4pm they will parade in front of their families, invited guests, RSL members and the community.
The Parade will be held in the open, in front of their Reviewing Officer, Major (AAC) Simon Manwaring, Commander of the Australian Army Cadets 24 Battalion, and special guest W01 Evan Hookway, the Battalion Cadet, Regimental Sergeant Major of the 24 Battalion.
The Ceremonial Parade is open to the community, family and guests. Entry is free, if you wish to see this "Amazing Event" that only comes around once every four years for Grenfell. There will be cold drinks available for purchase at the canteen.
WHERE'S ELLEN: Karen Brown, daughter of Nancy and the late Geoff Gravenmaker celebrated her 60th birthday recently in Canberra.
As her daughter Ellen was on a university exchange to the United Kingdom, she was not able to return for the celebrations - hence Karen and her husband Michael organised for a fantastic full life-looking cardboard photograph of Ellen to be included in any outings attended by the family.
Karen and Michael returned to Grenfell last weekend and naturally "Ellen" came home with them. They attended the Lions Friday night raffles at the Albion Hotel and Ellen was lucky enough to win two drink vouchers.
I don't think Ellen was unruly, but local police officer Mark spoke with her and joined in the 'fun' of her arrest.
Ellen is sure like "Lucky Star" as she has been everywhere. Karen, Michael and their son Ben will travel to the UK soon to visit her.
Three Cowra district Catholic churches are closing: St Raphael's Parish Administrator Fr Dong Nguyen announced the closures last week "Bishop Michael McKenna will celebrate the final Masses at each of the churches, to bid a proper farewell to these cherished sanctuaries, and to honour the history and memories they hold," he said.
The dates for these Masses are: - St Malachy's Gooloogong: 2.30pm, Sunday, December 3, St Brigid's Woodstock: 9am, Saturday, December 9 and St Vincent's Wyangala: 9am, Saturday, December 16.
Services will be followed by a morning or afternoon tea. Everyone who has had a connection with these churches are most warmly invited to these Masses. For those wishing to attend the Mass at Gooloogong, please RSVP for catering purposes to Kate Thompson on 0488 448 347.
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL: The Grenfell Lions Club/Community Annual Christmas Carnival will be held on the last day of the school term December 15 in Vaughn Park
The Hospital Auxiliary will conduct their raffle, St Joseph's School P & F will run a BBQ, The Lions will operate their jumping castles and chocolate wheel where hams/turkeys and Christmas cakes will be up for grabs and that Jolly old man in red - Santa Clause will make an appearance.
AQUA EXERCISES: Classes commenced at Grenfell Aquatic Centre on Nov 14. Registrations are Tuesday at 10.30am Classes 11am (Weather permitting). All fitness levels welcome. Bring hat, water sunscreen and towel. Classes are free - pool entry applies. More info Grenfell Community Health 63491750
LIONS MINI LOTTO: Nov 16, drawn at the Criterion Hotel. There were no five number or Jackpot winners.
The draw tonight will take place at the Albion Hotel. Jackpot now $8269 and five number jackpot is $212.
The Lions Club conducts Friday Night meat raffles at the Albion Hotel. Tickets are on sale from 5.45pm
