A showcase of history will be a trip down memory lane when the Beechworth Senior Citizens Club celebrates 50 years in its building with a special event to be held next month.
Senior Citizens Club president Chris Dormer said the longstanding community group was inviting past members and the community to join in the celebrations.
“We welcome people from wide and far to join in,” Ms Dormer said.
The special occasion will include entertainment from well-known local musician Sandra Williams on keyboard and singer Kath Buckingham to delight the crowd.
Interesting demonstrations of group activities held at the club facilities will include toe tapping music as people watch the Line Dancers with a performance.
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Among others on the agenda will include demonstrations by members from Tai Chi Qigong, and Beechworth Exercise and Activity (BEAT).
Ms Dormer said displays of photographs and information from the club’s history will be on show too.
The president said information about the club’s history is being explored for the occasion from the time the club was created to its present-day operation.
“We would like to hear from present and past members as well who can contribute any information on the club’s activities over the years from 1975,” she said.
“It’s an event to pop in the dairy now.”
Three guest speakers representing organisations behind building the dedicated Senior Citizens Centre – Beechworth Corrections Centre, Beechworth Lions Club and Indigo Shire Council will deliver addresses to the crowd.
With far reaching benefits for the community, the building was constructed in 1975 by the combined efforts back then of the United Shire Beechworth, Corrections known as the Beechworth Training Prison at that time, and the Lions Club.
“It’s been a wonderful, designated place for older members of the community to get together,” Ms Dormer said.
A celebration cake will be cut by a member who has been with the club for the longest time with a scrumptious afternoon tea served as well.
The event on 28 August starting at 2pm with be held at the Senior Citizens’ Centre located at 1A Harper Street.
If more information is needed or people would like to take up the club’s offer of help with assisted transport email beechworthscc@gmail.com.
