The May meeting of Forbes View Club was held on Thursday 8 at Club Forbes.
Guest speakers for the lunch were our very own View Club members, Judy Kerr and Loris Malloy. The topic of their presentation centred around “what happens when you’re gone or unable to make decisions for yourself.”
Judy Kerr commented, “This may be a sombre topic but a very practical one that can help the family and loved ones in getting the deceased’s affairs in order or they are unable to make decisions for themselves”.
When someone dies often there are so many small things, but important things, that family members are in the dark about. For example, where’s the Will, paperwork for share portfolios, what are the passwords for financial accounts etc, insurance information for house or car or how and when electricity and phone bills are paid?
This presentation offered a solution to make it easier for family members when they are dealing with these situations, often, in a heightened emotional state.
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Judy and Di shared their ideas on organising a folder to collecting all these bits and pieces of information and either giving a family member a copy or telling them where they can find it in case of an emergency. What a simple but effective and practical idea! Thanks Judy and Loris.
Also, at the meeting Di Hutton outlined two of the Smith Family ‘Learning For Life Education Program’ students Forbes VIEW Club supports.
Through the students’ letters, members gained an idea of the students’ likes and dislikes, how our support has assisted them in their education and their parents’ appreciation for our ongoing support.
Forbes View Club would like to thank the many supporters who attended the Trivia Night held on 9 May.
Taylor Hodges-Lockwood from Club Forbes and Judy Kerr officiated on the night entertaining approximately 100 guests and raising funds for the students we sponsor.
“It’s been wonderful to see so many guests and it has been a very successful night raising funds to help us continue to support our nine students," Judy Kerr said.
Members also travelled to Parkes to a performance of Mumma Mia presented by Parkes Amateur Dramatic Society this month. All enjoyed the outing.
Another fundraiser will be held on 31 May at Bunnings and you guessed it … it’s a BBQ! So, head over and say hello to the View ladies and grab a sandwich!
The next lunch will be held on 12 June and members are asked to contact their designated contact person to RSVP by 5 June. Visitors are welcome too, so if you’d like to attend, contact Helen on 0427201445.
