Volunteers Week at the Samford Museum

An update

Over the Hills (and still going!)

from the Hills Chamber of Commerce Senior Committee News

Free Art Class

The Over the Hills Art Group is going very well. The group meet each Friday at the PCYC Hills District at Everton Hills from 10am to 12pm. Teacher Julie is ready on hand to assist in our efforts with lessons in a mix of media and styles. Bring along your art supplies or use ours and enjoy learning new skills in a friendly group. You don’t have to be a senior to join our activities and we always enjoy ourselves! For more information, contact Julie on 0408 879 243 TECHNOLOGY

Sessions At The Leagues Club

Last month the Samford Museum celebrated Volunteers Week by sharing their wisdom with the younger generation.

Over several weeks, Samford Museum volunteer members were busy sharing their knowledge of the day-to-day lives of earlier generations with Years 1, 2 and 3 from ten schools. To say these information session were popular was an understatement, with class numbers from four of the schools warranting visits over two days. Samford Museum volunteers were heard whispering ‘Bring on the school holidays- the oldies need a holiday!!’

The museum is always looking for volunteers to offer a helping hand, just some of the tasks may include; accessioning of objects so we know where to find them, repairing machines, collecting, documenting and preserving Samford’s history in various ways. Mrs Bucket’s priority of ‘keeping up appearances’ means to members all of the above and that the grounds are tidy and buildings maintained. If you have some time to spare and skills to offer please email info@ samfordmuseum.com.au or call the President Geoff on 0417 610 983.

The museum is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am -4pm. Here, you can see firsthand the results of many, many volunteers labours since the subcommittee within The Samford Progress Association was reconstituted into The Samford District Historical Museum Society on the 30th July 1984. Incorporation was granted on 28th February 1985.

We are conducting a Technology Program in the Arana Leagues Club Boardroom, on the second Wednesday of each month, the next one is on the 14th June. Cost $15, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Our tutor is Graham McDermott ‘The Tech Tutor’ and the topic for June is Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and messaging applications). Who is this for? Anyone who has not used these services before and would like to or perhaps someone that has used one or all of them and would like to know which is better/ safer to use.

To book, go to the Hills Chamber Website www. hillschamber.org.au and follow the prompts (see below)

Why not stay for coffee or lunch at the Club after the session. Contact Judith on 0431 159 921 for more information.

For more information about the Over the Hills activities Contact John 0448 186 115, Carolyn 0448 328 914 or Judith 0431 159 921

Visit the Hills Chamber of Commerce Senior Committee’s Facebook page ‘Senior’s Committee Branching Out’ for more information.

Sing With Us!

Serenata Singers’ Open Invitation

The Serenata Singers is a friendly community choir based in The Gap. We are celebrating 53 years of singing in 2023 and would welcome new members. No audition is necessary. An ability to read music is helpful, but not required. The choir sings a variety of popular and show tunes, spiritual and folk songs.

The choir will be rehearsing every Monday in 2023 starting at 6:45 for a 7.00 pm start at The Gap Uniting Church auditorium, 1050 Waterworks Road, The Gap. You are welcome to meet choir members, find out about the choir, and join in or simply observe a rehearsal.

If you can hold a tune and love to sing, the Serenata Singers may be for you! For further information,visit https:// serenatasingers.org.au/

Have you visited The Little Echo yet? It’s a website that showcases our youngest citizens creative talents, check it out at www.littleecho.com.au