OM:NI men’s discussion groups came together at the Outlook Community Centre last Tuesday, 9 November, to celebrate 15 years of operation in the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia.
Thirty-five men attended, representing all six groups in the South-East.
The morning theme was Friendship and Connection, which is the core of what OM:NI is all about.
The morning included a roundtable discussion. Six tables of five men were asked a number of questions, this led to some fun and laughter and valuable feedback.
Guest speaker Geoff Edwards enlarged on the day’s theme with some of his own observations about the positives, and the way the OM:NI organisation could develop going forward.
After the coffee break, followed by Comedy Corner, presented by a guest from the Diamond Creek group, then the more formal part of the morning took place.
Three certificates of appreciation provided by the parent body, Council on the Ageing (COTA Vic) were presented to three dedicated members of OM:NI – John Doutch, Ken Young and Ken Ramplin – each man with 12 to 15 years of service to the organisation. This concluded a very valuable morning.
The group then adjourned to Club Officer for lunch at 1pm and this rounded out a very enjoyable and successful day.
The ON:NI (Older Men: New Ideas) members continue to be ever grateful to Outlook for their continued support.
