Grafton Seniors recently held their February meeting, with attendance of 66, apologies 6.

Guest speaker: Peter Rose, who has a master of Agricultural Science, and lives at Palmers Channel, spoke about sugar industry and Harwood Mill, built in 1874.

Sick: best wishes to Yvonne Chard, John Mitchell, Merv Cassie.

Deceased: sympathy to families of Dawn Binns, Iris Parker, Betty Rogan. Also, Karen Petterson, who lost her husband; Roma Watkins, her sister; Daphne Gossan, her brother; and Sandra Connelly, a cousin.

Former member, Len Jarrett, & Merv Cassie, are now in aged care.

New members: Welcome Robyn Brierley; Terry Green; Noelene and Ray Newman.

Correspondence in: from Bob Carnaby on prostate issues; Cherry Burbidge on home care clients doing our activities; Westlawn Finance statements.

Out: sympathy and get-well cards; letters to new members.

Coach trips: Eungai Creek Buffalo Farm, Friday February 28, with 32 booked. For catering, we need to close off by February 19. Our 4-day tour to Inverell is on September 10-13, bookings have just opened, and seats still available.

General business: Our AGM is March 11. Forms are available to nominate for committee. There is a Senior Citizens Week function at the Library on Wednesday March 12. We will have a stall to promote our group and have a recruitment drive. 

Scams: Both phone and Email are still common. Members reminded never press a link.

Competition winners: A. Godwin; J. Johnson; F. Wratten; D. Bailey; Y. Hall; F. Waterhouse; A. Ellem; P. Duroux.

Next meeting to be held 10am, Tuesday March 11 and includes the AGM.

Enquiries: Sandra on 6642 7720 or 0417 464 946.

Sandra Connelly