Best dressed: In her wonderful green dress, Shirley Davis won the prize for best-dressed on the day.
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Isabelle Harris
The Cobram District Health Ladies Auxiliary has kicked off its 2022 fundraising efforts with a cards and games day fundraiser on March 17.
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Bedecked in green for St Patrick’s Day, about 44 attendees enjoyed a variety of card games in groups, with the $20 entry going to the hospital to purchase needed equipment.
Auxiliary president Mary Powell said they would go off a “wishlist” provided by the hospital and purchase equipment they felt would provide better patient comfort.
She also said the event provided an excellent social opportunity for everyone.
“To be honest with you, when I go home at night, I’m exhausted mentally and physically. But I sit down and I think they’ve had real laughter and chatter,” Ms Powell said.
“It makes you feel good because you are giving them a day that they value,” she said.
“It’s good fun.”
The Courier was along to get some happy snaps.
On display: A number of preserves and handmade goods made by members and attendees were also available to purchase.
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Isabelle Harris
Big prize: The table of prizes which were being raffled off for charity, with the proceeds going to the hospital for fundraising.
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Isabelle Harris
Gathered friends: Joy Maynard, Julie Frazer, Margaret Wallace and Shirley Davis enjoy a card game with friends.
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Isabelle Harris
Great times: Margaret Rhode, Nancy Cope, Fran Thatcher and Barbara McCurdy were able to have a great time while fundraising for a good cause.
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Isabelle Harris
Great mates: Oasis Villages residents Heather Hosie, Dawn Chamberlain, Trish Mogyorossy, Lyn Kiernan, Bev Hargreaves and Lorna Pawsey.
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Isabelle Harris
Fundraising together: The group gathered for a card games day and lunch in an effort to raise money for the Cobram Hospital.
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Isabelle Harris
Variety: a wide variety of games could be seen across the room, including this group playing the amusingly-named “hands and feet”.
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Isabelle Harris
Organisers: Marlene Edwards, Eve Hartshorne and Mary Powell were part of the team which helped pull the event together.
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Isabelle Harris
Here to help: Maree O’Brien, Sue Hams, Margaret Mullavey, Bernice Ronaldson-King and Val Linquist were all helping out in the kitchen.
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Isabelle Harris
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