Deepwater Older Women’s Network (OWN), Woy Woy, has raised more than $1,000 for Central Coast charities at a Spring/Summer Fashion Parade held on November 4 in conjunction with Sarongs Ladies Fashion of Ettalong Beach.
The sold-out event was held at the Umina Beach CWA Hall and money raised will help hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people on the Central Coast through Mary Mac’s, Care4Coast and Allawah House, a refuge for homeless women over the age of 55 who have been victims of domestic and family violence.
“The event started at 2pm with guests signed in and given a glass of bubbly to set the mood,” a spokesperson said.
“At 2.30pm we got the party started with a couple of tap dancing numbers performed by the Madeline Stephenson Troupe to everyone’s delight.
“The MC, Deepwater OWN Secretary Jennifer Brown, introduced Deepwater OWN Co-ordinator Genelle Solomon, who welcomed everyone and spoke about our chosen benefactors Mary Mac’s, Care4Coast and Allawah House.
“The models, Barbara Stoddart, Mary Clark, Josephine Gann, Gay Smith and Lynn Jones, were adorned in stylish clothing for all occasions.
“Sarongs proprietor Leanne Kowalczyk, daughter Jemma and friend managed the back room professionally.
“At the conclusion of the fashion parade, guests enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea provided by Deepwater OWN Executive Committee.
“Genelle Solomon gave a vote of thanks to all.”
“Sarongs then brought in a couple of clothes racks for the ladies to sift through and also donated five $20 gift certificates for lucky attendees and 10 per cent off sales to attendees over the next fortnight.
“Around 3.30pm, the lucky door prize was drawn followed by the raffles with eight beautiful prizes won by lucky ticket buyers.
“The five Sarong gift certificates were then drawn along with a special hairdressing voucher donated by Umina Hair and Beauty.”
The event raised $1,100 for Mary Mac’s, Care4Coast and Allawah House.
The group’s next event will be a Christmas Raffle on December 13 and 14 adjacent Kmart at Deepwater Plaza.