As I walked into the Hastings Bowling Club, I was met by a group of people who buzzed with energy for team purpose.
Atticus Health was fortunate enough to become a Gold Sponsor of the Hastings Bowling Club in recent times. This week, on Monday, we expanded on that involvement by being granted the honour of speaking at the club to talk about our home care service, Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care. We sincerely thank Brian Stahl OAM for organising this.
Returning to our early experiences with Hastings Bowling Club, what shines through is the palpable spirit of contribution that each club member brings. From the working bees to the “scones and tea” afternoons, it’s heartwarming to feel that sense of community spirit around you.
They say ultimately, what we all look for as human beings is connection. It’s really very refreshing to know that places like the Hastings Bowling Club exist, where someone can come along and instantly feel connected. Even if you can’t bowl … perhaps! (I’m not sure though because I haven’t quite gotten a gauge of how competitive Brian and the gang are over there!)
After talking with Brian a few times, Hilde and I learned more about Hastings and Western Port than we ever knew before! What a rich history. The other thing that strikes me about this, as you listen to the many stories of times and events gone by, is that you are soon reminded of what a lifetime of contribution many members of our community have made; that where they stand, and where we stand reflects years of earnest effort and perseverance.
As a doctor, I always used to love going to patients’ homes for this reason. Looking at old photos on the mantelpiece, certificates on the wall, you get a feel for this. For those interested, it reminded me also of my time visiting Peter at Tyabb Airport. For those of you who have a moment to spare, you can watch that on YouTube here.
There really are some great people out there. Up the street, at the local club. Spending time with them is a lot of fun, and that’s what it’s ultimately about 😊
A big thank you again to the Hastings Bowling Club for giving Atticus and Mark & Sylvie’s such a warm welcome.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Floyd Gomes
Founder – Atticus Health
