RECENTLY, the Nagambie Senior Citizens Club turned 50 and their members gathered together to share experiences and memories of many of those years.

The Nagambie Senior Citizens Club hosted a 'Tea and Chat' morning on Monday, October 24 to follow up this event, for not only members but local senior guests.

The function was provided for by a grant from the Strathbogie Shire as part of the Seniors Festival.

Around 50 locals attended and enjoyed the sumptuous morning tea and a chat with friends.

Club president Peter Branagan welcomed everyone to the morning and Jill Branagan talked about how the morning tea eventuated.

Guest speaker on the morning was Anna Close, co–coordinator of the Nagambie Lakes Community House.

She explained that the Community House comes under the Neighbourhood House Umbrella program and that there are 400 or more in Victoria.

Ms Close spoke on her early life in Sweden and of her work experiences in many fields and many places and how she met her Australian husband Phil in one of them.

They moved to Australia a few years ago and have three children.

Three years ago, the Community House applied for a grant for a co–coordinator to work with its volunteer groups.

Anna Close was successful in obtaining that role and has been an integral part of the Community House team since then.

"I am amazed at the skills and abilities of so many people in this town," she said.

"I have tried to tap into those skills.

"Two of my objectives are to see what the needs are here and secondly what the skills are and to encourage those with them to share them.

"The Community House has 19 active groups and we welcome locals to join them."

Ms Close took questions from the floor about their involvement with the community and was thanked by Peter Branagan for graciously coming to the event and sharing an insight into the local Community House.

On Saturday a group of the Nagambie Line Dancing group hosted dancers from Seymour and Kilmore for a social line dance in the Nagambie clubrooms.

The Nagambie Senior Citizens Club also offers many activities for seniors and they can be enjoyed during the week.

More details about these events can be found by calling Jill Branagan on 0419 567 580.