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High tea at NSW Parliament House – Penrith War Widows Social Club  In October, 20 beautifully dressed members from the Penrith Social Club alongside two ladies from other clubs came together for high tea at NSW Parliament House, an outing organised by their Coordinator Dallas Alderson. With the motivation of wanting a day out for the ladies, Dallas tries to organise at least one large outing per year and invite as many ladies as she can for a fun day together.  Bringing people together  “It’s nice to get out and […]

From the beginning, our social clubs have existed to make sure no war widow faces life alone. Formed in the tradition set by Jessie Vasey, who “welded” widows together so they had voice, companionship and practical support, the clubs offer belonging built on a shared loss and a shared resolve. That unspoken understanding is why a simple

A day out with the Penrith War Widows Social Club Jill, one of our Member from Penrith, shared with us the story about how memorable a trip with her social club can be.   The Penrith War Widows Social Club gathered on 16 April and enjoyed a special outing to Innovations Direct at Frenchs Forest, a