Members will also begin selling Anzac Day memorabilia at Finley IGA from today, in the lead up to Anzac Day, with quite a variety of products.
Please show appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those still serving today.
Preparations are also well in hand for the Anzac Day services to be held in Finley on Friday, April 25.
The dawn service will take place at Finley Memorial Park, with the public asked to form up at 5.50am.
This will be followed by a ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ at the Finley Returned Soldiers Club directly after the service for all those who attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
The Anzac Day march and service – the march will form up at the corner of Ulupna and Murray Sts at 10.15am and then move off at about 10.45am to the Finley Memorial Park for the service.
Transport is available at the form-up for those who cannot march.
On completion of the service, all veterans and their families are invited to the Finley RS Club for light refreshments.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Secretary, Finley RSL Sub-branch on 0428 293 922.
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Nancy Marino, a trainer from Dementia Training Australia, visited the area for three days recently.
She conducted two days of training for staff of Finley Regional Care, and was a guest speaker at the Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance presentation of ‘Unlocking Hope No.14’ at the Finley RS Club.
Members of the alliance also took part in the training and are hoping to have another visit from the training group in the future.
Nancy commented that the attendance by Finley Regional Care's staff was much larger than she was expecting, and she was delighted by their involvement and participation in the training.
Ruth Hayne RN, the compliance, quality, learning and development manager at Finley Regional Care said: “The staff who attended reported how much they have gained from the training and how to implement strategies learnt, into their care delivery for people living with dementia. It was great that we also had representation from the Dementia Alliance group.”
Those who attended the ‘Unlocking Hope’ event, from as far away as Urana, were delighted with the presentation.
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Students of Finley High School who started in 1970 or joined that group in later years, have been invited to take part in a reunion to be held in Finley from Friday, November 14 until Sunday, November 16. This should be a great opportunity to get together for a laugh and to make up stories about the old times.
There will be plenty to keep everyone occupied. There will be a meet and greet with drinks at the Tuppal Hotel on Friday night, and Saturday at 12 noon will see a walk-through at the High School. Then there will be pre-dinner drinks at the Finley Golf Club at 5pm followed by dinner ($45/head) at 6pm.
Sunday morning at 10am there will be Barefoot Bowls and Brunch. It is thought that a nap might be needed in the afternoon before the dinner to be held at the Hong Loch Chinese Restaurant at 6pm.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Malcolm McClelland on malmcclelland@optusnet.com.au or 0404 019 207 or Kerrie Lang-Smith 0438 500 384 or Andrew (Stringy) Richardson 0407 503 978
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Finley LHAC would like to thank the community for the support given to the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation bus recently. The bus was full booked for the day with many locals taking advantage of being able to drop in for a quick skin check.
The members would also like to sincerely thank Finley Hospital Auxiliary and Southern Riverina Vehicle and Machinery Club Inc for their sponsorship of this vital service to our community.
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Did you know World Parkinson’s Day was on April 11?
Parkinson’s is more common than many people realise, affecting more than 200,000 Australians. It’s often mistaken for just a tremor, when in reality, it’s a complex neurological condition that affects movement, mood, cognition and overall quality of life.
Parkinson’s Australia is the national advocacy body for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Parkinson’s Australia aims to promote the best possible quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. They do this via their online platform, newsletters, podcasts and social media platforms.
For more information about how Parkinson’s Australia can support you or your loved one, visit www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au or www.parkinsons.org.au.
Alternatively, go to the Finley LHAC Facebook page or email us at finleylhac@gmail.com, and we can send you a link.
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Many former students of Finley High School would be saddened to hear of the passing of Clare Jennifer Schofield (nee Burgess) on March 31 aged 77.
Clare, from Berrigan, was also a teacher at Finley High.
She is survived by her husband Bill who is now a resident of Hammondville Aged Care, 8 Judd Street, Hammondville 2170, and her daughter Susan. Two daughters, Mellissa and Sally, predeceased her.
Bill was also a teacher at Finley High School.
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Finley Uniting Church will be holding a service of worship on Good Friday at 10am.
Easter Sunday service time has been changed and will now be at 10am. All are welcome to join in with these services at Coree St, Finley.
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Just a reminder that the Anglican Parish of the Newell (Tocumwal, Finley, Jerilderie) Easter services will be as follows: Palm Sunday, April 13 - Eucharist with processions of the palms and reading of the Passion celebrated by Bishop Donald Kirk – 8.30am St. Albans Tocumwal and 10am Holy Trinity Finley.
Maundy Thursday, April 17 – Eucharist of the Last Supper with washing of the feet and Vigil Watch – 7.30pm Holy Trinity Finley.
Good Friday, April 18 – Solemn Liturgy of the Passion with Adoration of the Cross – 9am St. Albans Tocumwal and 3pm Holy Trinity Finley.
Holy Saturday, April 19 – Easter Vigil with light of the New Fire and sung Eucharist – 6pm St. Albans Tocumwal.
Easter Day April 20 – Sung Eucharist with Renewal of Baptismal Vows – 8.30am St. Albans Tocumwal and 10.30 Holy Trinity Finley (with Lighting of the New Fire)
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Easter services for the Catholic Parishes of Finley, Tocumwal and Jerilderie will be as follows:
Holy Thursday, April 17 – The Last Supper Mass, 7pm Finley. Adoration 8-10pm Marian Room at Finley Presbytery.
Good Friday, April 18 – Stations of the Cross 9am in Tocumwal and Jerilderie. The Passion of Christ 3pm Jerilderie; Stations of the Cross 6pm Finley.
Easter Saturday, April 19 Easter Vigil – 7.30pm at Tocumwal.
Easter Sunday, April 20 – Mass 8.30am Jerilderie and Tocumwal and 10.15am Finley.
There will also be the combined churches of Finley Sunrise Service 6.30am Easter Sunday at the Finley Lake wharf. Bring a chair. Followed by breakfast at the Uniting Church Hall.
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