In celebration of its 89th birthday, the Woy Woy Country Women’s Association branch have taken the time to reflect on its ‘humble beginnings’.
The Association first opened its doors on June 8, 1932.
In a social media post, the Association thanked its members for their community support over the past 89 years.
“From our humble beginnings in 1932 at the home of Mrs Staples, we have grown and changed a lot, as has the community we serve,” the Association said.
“What hasn’t changed is the passion of our members to stand up for what we believe in and faithfully help our community.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported us for the past 89 years.
“We think we look pretty good for our age!”
The Woy Woy branch was founded in 1932 by Mrs Staples who ran the organisation from her home and laid the groundwork for what the branch has become today.
The Association was instrumental in establishing baby health centres across NSW – the Woy Woy Hall first started out as a baby health clinic in the mid-1930s and was run by a nun known as Sister Lampe.
Since then, the Woy Woy CWA has occupied the hall and carried out volunteering activities, fundraising and hosted local community groups.
Source:
Media release, June 7
Woy Woy CWA