We had 60 clients and carers attending the party, some of the clients travel from as far as Coonamble, which was great.

Lightning Ridge School Choir, Glenda and Mal kept us entertained throughout the afternoon. We had a special visitor stop by - Santa, who helped distribute presents (thanks Catherine).

On behalf of the Social Group we would like to thank the following businesses for their donations towards the party:

L/R Bowling Club, LRE, Chambers of Black Hand, Country Wide Tyres and Batteries, Far West Plumbing, LRMA, Opal Caravan Park, Rotary Club, Wallangulla Motel, Zita’s Videos, Chats on Opals, Bevan’s Cactus Nursery, IGA, Down to Earth Opals, John Murray Art, Lost Sea Opals.

We would like to extend our thanks to Millie, Sally, Susan, Glenda, Mal and Lightning Ridge School Choir as well as our dedicated care workers Theresa and Sharon. Big thanks have to go to our office staff at Home Care, Robynne, Joanne, Megan and Zuzana.

On the day we drew the raffle prizes which were donated by Zuzana, Paul and Lesley (many thanks) and the winners were: 3rd prize: L Barna green ticket F55, 2nd prize Bea Tape green ticket F33 and 1st prize Robina blue ticket E26.

On behalf of the Seniors’ Group we would like wish all of you very merry Christmas and happy new year.