On Wednesday, July 22, the members of the Twin Rivers Men’s Shed held a Christmas in July lunch at their premises in Johnsonville to recognise that winter was half over.
Prior to lunch members were serenaded by their in-house musicians, after which President Jim had given a brief speech to twenty six members who were treated to a sumptuous, two course lunch prepared by the resident culinary experts in the Shed’s own kitchen. With improvements that the Shed members have made for habitability during inclement weather everyone enjoyed the longer-than-normal lunch before returning to their projects in the workshop.
Members of this Men’s Shed come from many different backgrounds – painters, welders and sparkies, soldiers, sailors and airmen, managers, builders and farmers – and all enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that the Shed provides. With the wide range of skills available the Shed has become something of a “go to” place for local community groups needing help.
While the lads were enjoying themselves, the ladies didn’t miss out. They enjoyed a special lunch at the near-by Swan Reach Hotel.
There are a number of Men’s Sheds throughout East Gippsland and all are different. If you would like to enjoy informal companionship with other men and have some spare time, search them out and find one near where you are. You might well find a new interest in life!
