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* Serves housebound or isolated seniors (65yrs +) from the GW area, open to approximately 20 guests * Operates 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday all year except Christmas holidays and includes a two course cooked meal and activities * This program is organised by a management committee. The costs are covered by guest contributions, the use of church rooms and a community grant from Monash Council to subsidise the outings * New guests are mainly identified by referrals from other community service agencies * There are approximately 45 volunteers on our 2020 roster; helping twice, once per month or once every two months * Leisure Time has four or five outings per year on the 5th Monday; this includes transport and aims to further and enrich experiences |
* Serves housebound or isolated seniors (65yrs +) from the Glen Waverley area. * Operates 1st Monday of the month except for public holidays. * This program is organised by a management committee. The costs are covered by guest gold coin donation, the free use of the church fellowship area and a small community grant from Monash Council. * There are approximately 35 volunteers who give their time as drivers, hosts, kitchen support, and making the refreshments. |
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LEISURE TIME
General introduction
- An inclusive and caring outreach program which encourages positive relationships
- Serves housebound or isolated seniors (65yrs +) from the Glen Waverley area.
- Operates 1st Monday of the month except for public holidays.
- This program is organised by a management committee. The costs are covered by guest gold coin donation, the free use of the church fellowship area and a small community grant from Monash Council.
- There are approximately 35 volunteers who give their time as drivers, hosts, kitchen support, and making the refreshments.
Next moves for Leisure Time?
- Ensure that our own congregation has a better idea of what Leisure Time does and about our links to the aged care agencies within our neighbourhood
- Encourage some seniors from within the congregation to become guests
How can GWUC assist Leisure Time?
- Raise awareness of what Leisure Time does and pray for both guests and helpers
- Explore links between Leisure Time and other GWUC groups to maximize outreach
- Most of our volunteers themselves are seniors. New volunteers, both men and women, are most welcome for the roster and on the committee
- Provide input and ideas to the committee about ways to improve or modify what we do.
Susan Karoly Coordinator