HAT NIGHT ACTIVITIES

 
Tuesday's night's activities centred on raising awareness for mental health.  Members listed what they got out of Rotary and pinned these to a board. Some of the major themes coming from this exercise were:
 
Friendships
Sense of belonging
Contributing to the community
Pride in being a Rotarian
No cooking
Guest speakers
Sense of purpose
Learn new skills
Fun
Meeting different people with different stories to tell
Volunteering
Sense of community
Opportunity to serve with others
Way of life
Principles of Rotary are a great part of my daily life
No washing dishes
Makes me more active
Part of a world-wide organisation
And many more........
 
INTRODUCE THESE SIMPLE STRATEGIES INTO YOUR LIFE AND YOU WILL FEEL THE BENEFITS!
CONNECT - talk, listen and be there, connect with people around you
GIVE - give of your time, your words and your presence. Do something good for the community
TAKE NOTICE - remember the simple things that give you joy; be aware of the world around you
KEEP LEARNING - embrace new experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself, or rediscover an old interest
BE ACTIVE - do what you can, enjoy what you do, move your mood
 
10 TIPS TO HELP YOU STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY
  1. Reach out and help others
  2. See the funny side of life
  3. Learn something new
  4. Catch up with friends
  5. Have an early night
  6. Organise your day
  7. Ask for some help
  8. Take time out
  9. Go for a walk
  10. Eat healthy
Ian Cairns also ran a football trivia quiz, which was hard fought for with the prize being $250! Two tables drew and the funds were donated to Australian Rotary Health.