On 13 May the local community came together to make the Estia Health Tea Gardens Family Fun Day a great success, with over $1200 raised for the local Lions Club.

Around 200 guests visited the home throughout the day.

Activities and family-friendly entertainment included trash and treasure, line dancing, Gus’s bush ballads, a ukulele group, balloon twister, bouncing castle, face painting and more.

Stallholders added to the diversity and vibrancy of the event.

Generous donations from sponsors and local businesses contributed to lucky door prizes and a raffle, with a large gift basket being the major prize.

Contributions from Harvey Norman, BT’s for Fashion, Sumeru, BYO Cellars, Alana’s Flowers and Gifts, Take It Easy Kayaks, McGraths Meats and TG facility catering all helped make the event possible.

The Lions Club worked hard all day on the barbecue to raise additional funds.

Estia Health’s Sue Nash said that staff and residents alike were extremely pleased with the way the day went, generating a lot of positive feedback.

“Some of our visitors were surprised by the spaciousness, style and pleasant ambience of our home. Many commented on how much they enjoyed the visit. That was great, because we pride ourselves on being welcoming for residents and visitors alike.”

Sue explained that as an integral part of the local community, Estia Health Tea Gardens participates in many local activities and was pleased to invite the community into the home.

“I think our Family Fun Day is a valuable contribution to our area and to the great work our Lions Club undertakes. I’d like to thank our Estia team for their energy, generosity and amazing support. And a big thank you to our fabulous sponsors and donors.”