Loads of fun planned for older women in September
Published 5:00pm 10 August 2022
Words by Jodie Powell
Step into spring with a suite of activities organised by the Mitchelton Branch of the Older Women's Network throughout September.
Convenor Judith Heindorf says the group aims to provide information to women relating to a healthy outlook on ageing and to meet in a friendly, social atmosphere.
It’s been meeting formally and informally in the Moreton Bay Region and Brisbane’s north for more than 20 years.
What’s ahead for Mitchelton OWN
September 6, 10am: Techno Coffee morning at Arana Leagues Club
September 10, noon: Lunch at Arana Leagues Club
September 13, 10am: Coffee at Cafe Lagarto, Samford Valley
September 17, 10am: Coffee at Birds & Bees, Everton Hills
September 20, 10am: Techno Coffee morning at Arana Leagues Club
September 28, 10am: Techno Coffee morning at Arana Leagues Club to replace monthly meeting due to closure of Panther’s Den
October 4, 10am: Techno Coffee morning at Arana Leagues Club
October 8, noon: Lunch at Arana Leagues Club
For more information about Mitchelton OWNQ phone Judith on 0431 159 921.
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