The Country Women’s Association (CWA) is inviting locals to join them for a special Seniors Month morning tea on 14 October, offering a warm welcome with craft, conversation, and of course, scones from 9:30AM.
“We’d love people to come down, see what we do, and maybe even join in afterwards,” said CWA member Jan Juffs. “We’ll have some scones for morning tea as well—it’s just a nice way to spend a Tuesday.”
Last year’s open day was a quiet gathering of members and friends from the local patchwork group, but members are hopeful of a better turnout this year around.
Visitors can expect a mix of activities and demonstrations, with everything from embroidery and patchwork to card making and crochet. “Some ladies bring in glitter, glue and felt for their projects,” CWA Secretary Diana Jones explained. “There’s always something creative happening.”
The branch meets every Tuesday morning from 9am until "everyone has left". While the Seniors Month event is free, regular gatherings are open to everyone for a gold coin donation. Newcomers are encouraged to take part in the crafts, but simply enjoying the company is welcome too.
The group has a long history in the district, though keeping it alive hasn’t always been easy. “When we joined, there were only three members left. It looked like we might lose the hall,” Jones recalled. “I went to my first meeting and walked away as secretary—and I’ve been in the role ever since. Back then, we had only a couple of hundred dollars in the bank and were really struggling.”
Now, the branch has around 14 to 16 members, ranging from their 60s through to their 90s. They’re determined to shake off the image of CWA as “just for older people.”
“The CWA has always been about sisterhood and support. We're all like sisters, and we want new members to come in and be part of that.”
What: Seniors Month Morning Tea
When: 14 October, 9:30am
Where: 117 Young Street, Ayr
“The CWA has always been about sisterhood and support. We're all like sisters, and we want new members to come in and be part of that.” Photo supplied
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