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Helping out the Curious

29/07/2024

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Conversations for the Curious, a community group of senior residents, invited the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, the yacht club Commodore, and a council representative to an event to express the group’s thanks for their support. The July 26 event was held at the Dennis Reserve Centre. In June 2022, the group’s home – the Senior Citizens Centre in Melbourne Road, Williamstown – was closed. The Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, supported by the Hobsons Bay council, welcomed the group to use its lounge, meeting hall, and general facilities. The group is now using the newly opened Dennis Reserve Centre for its activities, including lively weekly discussions, a crafts group, and table tennis activities.

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