CWA raises funds for ADHD Foundation

By Jan Johnston of Stanwell Park’s CWA

CWA held their International Day in August with the country of study being Latvia. The ladies served a lunch featuring Latvian food and we were entertained with a Latvian dance performance by the Year 2 students from Stanwell Park Public School. A wonderful guest speaker, Maruta, also entertained us with traditional songs.

On 1 September we partnered with The Men’s Shed in a fundraising venture that involved meat tasting. The University of New England runs this program, with funds to the ADHD Foundation. Across the state, CWA is aiming to raise awareness of ADHD and neurodivergence, especially in women, in particular the difficulties and costs related to obtaining a diagnosis and treatment.

The CWA has had a great response to a competition to design a brochure, “Your Place”, which details 10 features that highlight what is special about your local area. We have been fortunate to have a member take up this challenge and submit a wonderful, artistic brochure.

On September 18, we attended a Group Cultural day at Albion Park, which brought together branches from the coast and highlands. With a theme of The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, much fun and imagination was involved in creating the design for our table and hats. The day was a hoot.

We can be found at CWA hall, The Drive Stanwell Park. First Tuesday of the month, 10am.