Jillean Crouch and Linda Prosser dressed to impress.
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Rechelle Zammit
A week before the race that stops the nation, Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre stopped for an early celebration.
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MEAC hosted an early Melbourne Cup event as part of the Seniors Festival, with games and afternoon tea.
Our oldest citizens dressed to impress, with plenty of florals, spring colours and a fascinator or two.
Throughout October, MEAC has hosted a range of events for seniors to enjoy as part of the Seniors Festival.
MEAC would like to thank the many businesses who helped make the month extra special the older members of our community, including Mooroopna H Hardware Timber and Building Supplies, Taste of Capri, Shepparton RSL, Bill and Beats, Mooroopna Post Office, Mooroopna North End Bakehouse, Degani, The Main Course Butchery, Muffin Break Riverside, Hydie Blooms, D’Lux Nails and Spa, Phillip’s Cellars, Mooroopna Veterinary Practice, Paul Wickham Pharmacy, Mooroopna Bakery and Mooroopna Pizzeria.
MEAC would also like to thank Severin and Robyn Duhring for donating roses for the Melbourne Cup Day.
News photographer Rachelle Zammit headed to the celebrations on Tuesday, October 29 to capture the fun.
Wilma Wisely and Bev Laws enjoying themselves.
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Rechelle Zammit
Neighbours Sue Hunter and Marlene Weidenbach brought the fashion with them.
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Rechelle Zammit
Beverley Denner shines in pink.
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Rechelle Zammit
Competition was fierce between Chris Gibbs, Kaye Gibson and Alice Freeman during a horse race.
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Rechelle Zammit
There might’ve been no green, but Carol Evans still dressed the part for fashion on the field, wearing an upcycled rubbish bag.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
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