Text Box: Nigel for figures. I hear John Boardman is in hospital. I will visit John at the first chance Also hear Bev. Smidt passed away. I will let you know more detail when known. Lillian Lardner, one of the Lodge widows is not well. Just had test at Box Hill Hospital and we hear the results are not good. Text Box: I have recently visited Michael Wilson at the Angliss Hospital. Michael unfortunately had a toe on the right foot removed last week & part of a toe on the left foot removed this week. He was offered help from the Lodge whenever he needed it. Michael advised he was ok for the present. Also visited Frank Storey recently. Frank is not 100% but has improved since our last meeting. He must be well as a he is chasing Text Box: The Almoners team took a number of Lodge widows for afternoon tea at Wattle Park on November 14. Two bands from Melbourne Transit played during the afternoon and the widows had a wonderful day. Wor Bro Graham White Almoner Team Leader Please pass on details of any brethren, spouse or widow who is under the weather to an almoner’s team member. Details on the back page. Text Box: Almoner’s Report

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
Text Box: Mark your calendar for the next Social Activity

The next social event for the Lodge will be held at the Melbourne Zoo.  Relax to the Big Band sounds in the tranquil zoo  environment.

When:    Saturday 26th February 2005 from 4pm (Earlier the better)

Where: Royal Melbourne Zoon, Parkville

RSVP:    12th February 2005
             David Wain & Pauline Diver
             Ph: 8502 6304
             Email: jw@badenpowelllodge.com

 

Cost:     Adults — $20
             Concession — $14.50
             Children — $9.50
Text Box: The Almoner’s team regret to report the passing of the following brethren or family: Bev Smidt died on Wednesday 1 December and her funeral was held on Monday 6 December. Lilian Lardner (widow of Jack Lardner) died on Christmas eve due to complications arising from surgery relating to her recent cancer diagnosis. Ashlea Cox (17 years) the granddaughter of Eric & Lorna Davey was killed in a car accident in Clayton at 4.00 am on Christmas eve. Keith Cameron passed to the Grand Lodge Above on Monday 27 December.

One beautiful Sunday afternoon (apart from the rain showers) Lesley Whitehead, Lillian Lardner & Rohan ( her son ), Nancy Donegan, Lillian Mitchell & Norma Ruck were entertained by the Almoner / Welfare committee and their partners to afternoon tea at the Wattle Park Chalet to the rousing strains of the Tramways Brass and Show Bands.

Widow’s Picnic