Bill and Helen have only been in the Goulburn Lions Club for two and a half years but have been involved in Lions Clubs for many years previously on the Central Coast, in Canberra and Cootamundra. The attraction for them has been that it is Australia wide so wherever you move to in the country there is a club to join. They also count it as a second family (not having their own family close by) as wherever they go they have been very welcome and thoroughly enjoy all the service activities with the club. They don’t see the service as work, it is social activities with friends.
They also started the Croquet Club in Goulburn, having played previously in Cootamundra. Helen said it is an easy game to pick up, is very social and can be done with social distancing. The Goulburn Railway Bowling Club has allowed the club to use their green and they now have 24 members.
They are also founding members of the combined Probus Club in Goulburn. Bill is currently the president of the club. With recent restrictions, the activities have been limited but they have had visits to nearby villages and have monthly meetings. Helen puts out a monthly newsletter for the club.
Bill also presents a program on the Community Radio RAMfm 103.3 on Monday: Smithy’s Music Mix, music of his choice and listener requests.
Since their arrival in Goulburn, they have successfully immersed themselves in the community and have found friendship and satisfaction in their service involvement.
