Calendar of Events

BBQ/BOATING COMMUNITY SERVICE FUN EVENT

On Sunday 1st February 2009, the annual BBQ/Boating event for a group of autistic children and their families is taking place at Albert Sailing Club. This partnership between Albert Sailing Club and Kiwanis Bayside e-Club is very appreciated by MOiRA Interchange Southern organisation in Victoria. In late January last year we had the pleasure of hosting this 11-4 event for the first time for MOiRA families, and the organisation asked us to make it an annual event with different families attending each time. What a joy we all have seeing the autistic children, their siblings, parents and carers enjoying such wonderful time on Albert Park Lake and lunch on the Albert Sailing Club terrace overlooking the beautiful lake scenery.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE & FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Apart from the events and activities listed here and in the Club's News Web Page our members are continuously planning and organising other projects around the country. We aim to include projects nominated by individual  Members, as well as Kiwanis Australia District and Kiwanis International Projects. All funds raised go towards the chosen projects.

Below are some of the current and forthcoming projects:

• Sponsoring 4 Kiwanis Terrific Kids Programs in local State schools

• Making up and donating New Born Baby Bundles for single teenage mothers cared for The Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service

• Donating items for Monash Hospital (Clayton Vic) Baby Bundles

• Knitting and donating scarves, beanies, gloves for Homeless Youth

• Donating children's clothing, some of which are made by and/or  purchased by Members, for Needy Families around Australia

• Donating crocheted knee rugs to elderly residents in nursing homes

• Assisting with Catering events for various local organisations

• Collecting used stamps, cards, and magazines for Recycling Centre at Aspley Special Needs State Secondary School in Queensland.

• Donating funds for various causes supported by our e-Club

• Sponsoring one 'Special' child to attend the Variety Christmas Party

• Sponsoring four primary school students' education in East Timor