The Older Women’s Network is an advocacy group, supporting older women (55+) in the issues that can affect us such as homelessness, social isolation, domestic violence, coercive control, financial coercion and sexual assault in nursing homes, etc. SHOWN is one of the regional groups affiliated with OWN.
The annual membership fee for SHOWN is $35 and this includes insurance and membership of the various groups we run.
SHOWN specifically supports Southern Highlands women in various ways.
We have a group meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm. We usually have a guest speaker followed by afternoon tea and time for socialising.
We charge $5 to cover costs, and, for catering purposes, you need to register your intention to attend.
We send out notices of meetings each month to everyone on our distribution list. We are happy for you to come to one meeting to make a decision about joining our group, but expect you to join SHOWN if you would like to participate in ongoing events and activities.
Time: 2pm – 4pm (Please arrive at 1:45 pm)
Venue: Community Centre, Oaktree Retirement Village, 50 Willow Drive, Moss Vale.
Walking Group
Members currently meet on a Wednesday at 09.30. We meet at various locations (depending on the weather). We walk and have a coffee along the way, depending on the route. Very occasionally, if it’s too wet to walk, we sometimes just go for a coffee. We are a hardy lot!
Contact: Heather Griffiths, 0417 512 702
Book Clubs
Book group 1 Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 12:30 in the Moss Vale Services Club. Contact: Wendy Froome 0410 015 077.
Book group 2 Meets on the 2 nd Wednesday at 12:00pm (new venue being sourced). Contact: Venita Dowling, 0427 830 867.
Book group 3 Meets on the 1st Monday of the month, at members’ homes. Contact: Kerrie Barnett, 0438 785 266.
Chat & Create Group
Meets fortnightly at Oaktree. You can do any sort of craft, or none at all, and just join the group for a chat. If you would like to attend, please check with Caroline to confirm the date.
Contact: Caroline Petchell, 0407 282 107
Lunch Group
Lunches are held every 6–8 weeks on the first Wednesday of the month at a local venue, which changes every 3 months. Reminders are sent out to SHOWN members. Join us for an informal catch-up and a chance to make some new friends.
Contact: Sue Hayward, 04390 550 976
Saturday or Sunday Matinee
Live streamed Ballet, Opera & Theatre Group at the Empire Cinema in Bowral. We attend these as they are advertised by the Cinema.
We welcome other suggestions, which we will pursue as we grow.
Be part of something bigger
When you join the Southern Highlands Older Women’s Network you are a part of a National Network championing for the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women.
OWN NSW is a peak ageing body in NSW and you will now be invited to their forums, events of interest, and the annual conference.
You will receive a fortnightly newsletter dOWNtime that is exclusively designed for older women and a quarterly members magazine OWN Matters. Never miss out again!
You might also be interested in:
Sydney The Older Women’s Network Sydney was formed in 2001, providing a supportive environment in which the social, political and friendship needs of older women are met.
Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains Older Women’s Network is a group of inclusive, proactive and supportive, like-minded women who meet monthly.
Wollondilly Our group was formed in 2002 welcoming all women, from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds, who identify as older women. We meet for monthly lunches as well as bus trips to places of interest.
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