Hello everyone,

Winter is in full swing now and it’s a cold one this year. Here at Holloway we are keeping our spirits up by keeping busy and getting outdoors as much as we can when the sun is out.

We start July with international Joke day we are hoping the residents will come along and share some jokes with us. On Sunday 3rd July the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band are here for a concert always a good afternoon.

The Holloway Happy ladies are hosting a buffet luncheon to get together on 8th July.

Sunday 10th July a group of interested residents are off to St Bernard’s College for The Rotary Clubs annual Art Show this is a first for Holloway as in the past the venue has not been accessible by wheelchair or walking frame.

Morning Melodies at East Keilor RSL is on 12th and a group of residents will be attending this. The 14th July Bastille Day has us off to France through armchair travel.

Men’s shed are having a special luncheon on 22nd July cooked by Andrew Brown one of our new volunteers.



Then on 26th July we have a Christmas in July afternoon tea around the fire.

This is alongside all the regular activities, exercises, beauty therapy, spiritual services and musical sessions.

On the 15th July we are having a volunteers afternoon tea to say good bye to Lois Cameron and David and Laraine Barnes and hello to many new volunteers. It is so good to be able to have volunteers back in the lifestyle program, they add a link with community and much richness by sharing their time and individual talents.

We are delighted to announce that Mr Jack Cooney a resident in Kiwanis House has won OPAN’s Local Hero competition for his services to other residents. Jack regularly visits with his fellow residents, has a chat and sometimes acts as their advocate to provide information. Jack’s prize is a $100 hamper for him and a $400 for Holloway. Well done Jack.

Please join us on the 21st July at our fund raising stall at Milleara Mall 9am to 3pm. The Holloway community are very excited as this is our first stall since the onset of COVID.

Next Residents, Family and Friends Meeting will be held on 4th August at 2pm in the Rec Room, all residents welcome. Holloway Fund Raising Committee meeting to follow.

Ann West and Tracy Parry

Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinators