TRUStEE REPORT Abo the Cha St. Bernards, Thursday Club was set up to provide a venue and opportunity for senior citizens from the area to come together Socbally to fomi friendships. The overall aim is to allow people aged 5CWears and over from all communities wwthin Northern Ireland to corne together, no matter what their religion or background. The Club will provide facilities for the education, recreation and leisure time occupation for its members who. by reason of social or economic arcumstances, have need of such facilities. H¢)w the Cha is ftsnded The Club isfunded by members subscriptions of£2.50 perweek. A grant of £2144.22 has been gratefully received from the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. We were also fortunate enough to receive £15LY).LKI from the Halifax Foundation during this financial year. There is also a Bonus Ball Scheme wherein members can pay £1. per week for a National Lottery Bonus 8all number. The holder of the Bonus Ball number drawn on each Saturday night wins £25.Cl and the remainder of the money collected that week goes to Club funds. If any large items are donated they are balloted among the members. Members aiso pay a nominal amount towards Bus Runs and the Christmas Dinner, though this year a Erant to cover our Christsmas dinner was kindly donated by the aforementioned Halifax Foundation so our members did not need to contribute. Those who use the Ambulan also pay a nominal amount. How the mone Wa5 nt over the ar The Club's revenue for the year was £8364.72 and the expenditure was £8027.26 The expenditure consisted of weekly bingo prizes £270.. Tealcoffee, cheese and biscuits etc £410.88. Miscellaneous expenses A £332.72. 8 £2(X).CX) Line dancing tutor. Rent £290.CK), Ambulan {for those who need transported from their homes) £703.00. Bank Fees/NSCF Subs £ 103.98. Christmas gifts for members £241.33. Christmas Dinner. rips and Music £1200.15. Bus Trips, Bus Hire, Entrance Fees and Meals x 3 £3671.. Insurance £144.22. AGM Expenses £459.98. Administratlve lftfOMtiOft During this financial year the Club was based in St 8ernards' Church Hall Antrim Road Glengormley. The trustees are as follows: Mrs Margaret Magee, Chairperson. Mrs Hazel Caldwell. Secretary. Mrs Olive Fitzgerald, Treasurer. Mrs Bridle Mcstravick. Committee Member. Mrs Eileen Vincent, Committee Member. Mrs Mary Bannon. Committee Member. Artlvltles undertaken and the lurthernnce of the Chartties The Club provided a variety of activities over the year such as- Line Dancing which keeps those who participate fit and artive. Boccia and New age curling tx)th of whith are very popular with the members and can be played sitting down which suits some of those who have difficulty walking. The members play Bingo each week and some quizzes are set occasionally both of which help with mèntal stimulation and much Eood natured rivalry. There are speakers who infomi and educate on various topics such as= Safety in the home. Health and wellbeing, Advice on Scams which especiallv target the elderly. Our outings this year consisted of: June- Visit to 81essingbourne Country House Feb.. Trip to Storniont Oct: Visit to aifton House Nov: Cinema
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