Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
HomeIndyHats off to ‘mad’ tea party

Hats off to ‘mad’ tea party

Wonderland: Joy Leggo, at front, with Bella Chara’s Phil, Helga, Jan, Vera and Mary. Wonderland: Joy Leggo, at front, with Bella Chara’s Phil, Helga, Jan, Vera and Mary.

JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Mad hatters, white rabbits and upside-down cakes turned Multicultural Aged Care Services into fantasy land for a day this week.
The MACS Mad Hatter’s Tea Party had residents and staff dressing up as Alice in Wonderland characters.
MACS chief Joy Leggo said residents of Bella Chara independent living apartments had been busy organising outfits and making their hats for several weeks.
“No one was late for this very important date, I’m pleased to say, and no one lost their head, either.
“The Mad Hatters tea party was a way we could foster a connection between the family and community.
“It was an opportunity for residents, family, staff and friends to share a laugh to build and maintain a bond among the MACS community.”
The day concluded with a cup and saucer pot plant raffle and a screening of the Alice in Wonderland movie.

Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

January a great month for Bellarine dining

January on the Bellarine Peninsula is a month defined by long days, salty air and an appetite sharpened by sun and sea. With holidaymakers...

Dumping infuriating

More News

Concerns over AI safety

The eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system known as Grok on the social media platform...

Dumping infuriating

There is absolutely no excuse for the illegal dumping of rubbish in Greater Geelong. Late last year, a significant pile of rubbish abandoned on Point...

Happy place Bermagui getaway

After Christmas I had a quick trip to my happy place - Bermagui in NSW. I usually don’t go to the NSW coast in the...

BYD Shark is coming for you

It’s BYD's Shark and it's coming for you. At least it is if you're in the market for a ute because the Shark, or Shark...

From the archives

16 years ago 15 January, 2010 Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...

BFL rivals swap home games

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove will swap their original Battle of the Bridge home games for the upcoming season, with venue changes required due...

Peake inks new Gades deal

Geelong prodigy Ollie Peake has penned a two-year BBL contract extension with the Melbourne Renegades. The 19-year-old produced a breakout campaign in red and...

Wallington sport boost

More people in Wallington will have the opportunity to participate in sport following vital upgrades now underway at Wallington Reserve pavilion. The local sporting reserve...

Barwon wins country champs

With all pennant competitions on hiatus for the summer break, players have turned their attention to tournaments, and one that players enjoy in particular...

Community calendar

Austrian Club Geelong Sounds of Summer cabaret, 240 Plantation Rd, Corio, Saturday 17 January, 7-11pm. Featuring Tony Rebeiro with drinks, snacks and coffee, $10/15 members/nonmembers. ■...