I've written a few posts about our parish morning teas. It's a great way for people to gather, catch up over a cuppa and have lots of laughs usually too. Many organisations have capitalised on people's love of morning teas and use the idea for fundraising. We all know of the Biggest Morning tea concept which raises much needed funds for cancer; and who could forget all those 'pink foods'!
Anglicare, which is the welfare arm of the Anglican Church encourages parishes to host what is called a Heart Morning Tea to help raise funds for the services that they provide. So our February morning tea became a bit special. What a great excuse to load up a table with goodies, fill the teapots and put out the china plates!
Anglicare, which is the welfare arm of the Anglican Church encourages parishes to host what is called a Heart Morning Tea to help raise funds for the services that they provide. So our February morning tea became a bit special. What a great excuse to load up a table with goodies, fill the teapots and put out the china plates!
And what a great excuse to invite some extra guests to help with the fundraising. So the Red Hat ladies from the nearby group joined us!
My friend Patricia worked away in the kitchen...
Our lovely priest Father Bruce also helped out on the tea/coffee counter...
Two Anglicare staff joined us and Jan gave a talk on Anglicare services...ahem...she focussed on Aged Care...but I'm sure they didn't mean me! lol
Caroline was the other staff member, representing the nursing staff. Originally the nursing service was called St Luke's but is now under the Anglicare banner. St Luke's staff cared for my mum all those years ago.
We had a lovely morning and those Red Hat ladies are real characters I can tell you! We've told them they are welcome back any time!! And we raised $200 for Anglicare.
( Aussie readers...Jan recommended that all Aussies of a certain age (60 ish?) register with the government website My Aged Care, so that if circumstances change suddenly and you need services, you are already in the system. ( at a stressful time this could be a godsend and save time accessing services) After DH's medical dramas of late, we will register. You can register before 65 but eligibility for services is from 65. )
My friend Patricia worked away in the kitchen...
Our lovely priest Father Bruce also helped out on the tea/coffee counter...
Two Anglicare staff joined us and Jan gave a talk on Anglicare services...ahem...she focussed on Aged Care...but I'm sure they didn't mean me! lol
Caroline was the other staff member, representing the nursing staff. Originally the nursing service was called St Luke's but is now under the Anglicare banner. St Luke's staff cared for my mum all those years ago.
We had a lovely morning and those Red Hat ladies are real characters I can tell you! We've told them they are welcome back any time!! And we raised $200 for Anglicare.
( Aussie readers...Jan recommended that all Aussies of a certain age (60 ish?) register with the government website My Aged Care, so that if circumstances change suddenly and you need services, you are already in the system. ( at a stressful time this could be a godsend and save time accessing services) After DH's medical dramas of late, we will register. You can register before 65 but eligibility for services is from 65. )
Well done ladies. Lots of yummies on the table and good job on raising the money
ReplyDeleteGreat effort and such a nice way to do it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Ladies need a friendship group where you can just sit and enjoy each other's company. Nice way to raise funds. I believe that funds raised in this manner carry extra energy.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Thanks Maria. I didn't realise that about registering with Aged Care. I should tell my sister who turns 80 soon.
ReplyDeleteOh I think you would make a perfect 'red hat' lady. You would fit in perfectly! Nothing better than a group of lovely ladies coming together, enjoying a tea party and raising much needed funds for charity. Have a lovely week, Maria.
ReplyDeleteI love the purple clothes/red hats!! Great tip about My Aged Care...thanks Maria.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun was had by all 💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteSmiles all round... a great morning tea & funds raised too... well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your mention of My Aged Care in this post, Maria. It has come at just the right time for me. I was wondering where to turn to next as far as my Dad is concerned and had forgotten about My Aged Care which will be a starting point for us.
ReplyDeleteWell done with your fund raising morning tea.....looks like you all had a lot of fun. :-)