Thursday the 25th of June - Wombat Walkabout
The Cootamundra Meals on wheels social group is heading to the Wombat hotel.
Recently refurbished, enjoy a 2-course meal at this historic hotel which was originally built in the 1800's.
After lunch wander around the village where you are always expected to find the unexpected.
The cost of the day is $20 which includes lunch, dessert and the bus.
Recent outings - getting out and about across the Riverina
Getting crafty in Cootamundra
Croquet at the Cootamundra Country Club
Getting crafty in Cootamundra
The Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen's club played host to our May gathering, where the women took part in the monthly meeting of the Cootamundra Crafting group undertaking some sewing, knitting and puzzles. The men heard about the Cootamundra Men's shed, the historical society and also swapped some yarns over lunch in the bistro.
On the road to Gundagai
Croquet at the Cootamundra Country Club
Getting crafty in Cootamundra
The first bus trip of the year was made even better with perfect Autumn weather as our clients headed to Gundagai and had a blast enjoying everything this town had to offer, including a fabulous lunch and a tasty gelato.
Croquet at the Cootamundra Country Club
Croquet at the Cootamundra Country Club
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
The fact that many of our group had never played croquet before didn't stop them from having an enjoyable morning learning about the fine art of this traditional game.
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
Our clients put a spring in their step with a visit to the local nursery. A walk through the established gardens, a bite to eat and plenty of gardening ideas to take home.
Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory
Chocolate lovers unite!! Clients made their own chocolate freckle, enjoyed a delicious lunch and stocked up on an assortment of goodies on their most recent outing.
Wombat Cottage - Wombat
Antz Pantz cafe and Golden Glance nursery - Young
Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory
Clients visited Wombat Cottage and celebrated Xmas in July.
They were treated to a lovely lunch and spent the afternoon shopping for Christmas gifts in the local village.
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
The Ginger Room at the Albion Hotel was the perfect place for our June outing where clients enjoyed a delicious lunch. We also had two lovely staff from Valmar join us for an informative talk.
The Red Cow Hotel - Junee
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
In May, our clients ventured over to Junee for lunch at The Red Cow Hotel. A great day was had by all and another delicious Chinese lunch. A big thankyou to our volunteers who joined us on the day as well
Chinaman's Dam - Young
The Albion Hotel - Cootamundra
Seniors Week @ Adina Care Cootamundra
Bathed in Autumn sunshine, in April, the group was treated to a beautiful bbq cooked by some of our extraordinary committee members. They fed the ducks and enjoyed a walk around the stunning gardens. (Next time we might even throw in a fishing rod!!)
Seniors Week @ Adina Care Cootamundra
Seniors Week @ Adina Care Cootamundra
Seniors Week @ Adina Care Cootamundra
The generation gap narrowed a little in March when more than 20 students in Year 8 at Cootamundra High spent the morning with members of the social support group, to play games, colour-in and generally chat to each other.
CC's Cafe - Cootamundra
Seniors Week @ Adina Care Cootamundra
CC's Cafe - Cootamundra
Who doesn't love a game of bingo and some trivia? That's exactly what clients got to do during the February outing to CC's Cafe in Cootamundra. Keeping the mind active is important as you get older. So is keeping the belly full with some AMAZING scones!!