Auctions, Raffles and Goodies…..
As well as a fabulous opportunity for our volunteers to get together and to meet recipients, we also do a little fund raising at the dinner during our celebratory weekend. We have a raffle and this year we had four prizes. First prize was a beautiful...
Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Dinner by Melissa L and Lynn F
Walking in to the function room at The Rex, I was excited to see the displays of quilts and auction items around the room. When I got to my table, I met CHAP Frank who told me he was nervous as he grabbed my hand. We discussed where we would sit at the table. ...
The Newbies Breakfast Saturday Morning by Janice L and Deb K
I enjoyed starting my Saturday at the “Newbies Breakfast” and having a chat over my scrambled eggs with more very friendly Aussie Heroes. Although I didn’t really move around the tables, it was great to see and hear so much animated and cheerful talk around the room....
AHQ Bus Tour of Canberra by Anne H
BUS TOUR On Saturday 29 October, a group of 32 intrepid AHQ quilters, one spouse and our two RAAF escorts, Lisa and Greg, went on a fun bus tour of Canberra. We set off at 10.30 sharp from the Canberra Rex. Our escorts kept a patient eye on us at our various stops,...