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June’s Jottings Spots Ladies Register Repor t by June Rushton contributed in a small way Catching up on some news and that our How is little Sienna going? contribution Last year the Ladies Register had a major assisted, a fundraiser to help a little girl named Sienna little, towards to walk. Sienna is one of a set of triplets. her goal. We managed enough funds to pay for An several weeks of physiotherapy, plus we donated a beautiful quilt and lap rug to interesting her family, which consists of Mum, Dad, bit of information Sienna’s two older brothers and her triplet When participants of the Ladies Register siblings a brother and sister. The family attended the Big Stupa on our Valentines Day run this year I met a very interesting live in Bacchus Marsh. Sienna is now 4 years old and I thought lady who volunteered at the information you might like to know how she is center. She told me that she used to be a fashion designer plus artist. progressing. She was approached to decorate a car After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy Sienna’s parents were advised that ‘Picasso Style’ in 1986 and thought that she would never walk, however they Club members might be interested in the discovered a state of the art ‘neurosuit’ end result. What do you think girls – do treatment that was offered by American you think that we should try something therapists. The therapists come out to similar with our own cars? Australia twice a year at a cost of $9000 Upcoming Events for a three week intensive treatment which will hopefully help Sienna to learn The year is flying by and unfortunately I have been busy working and not having to walk and talk. Sienna has just been diagnosed with a great deal of time to spend on MGCC autism and epilepsy. She will be receiving activities, however we have a couple of her second lot of treatment from the events coming up that would be a great specialist therapists after she made opportunity for us all to catch up. great improvements from her previous June 14 – Ladies Register Lunch, treatment. commencing 12 noon Considering that medical professionals Yarra Valley Country Club advised the family to put Sienna in a 9-15 Templestowe Road wheelchair and leave her to enjoy life they Bulleen VIC 3105 are now looking at options to help her to Its nice to have a relaxing catch up at a walk, at least a little bit, independently. easily accessible location. The Bacchus Marsh community work Please contact June Rushton to confirm consistently, doing fundraisers for this beautiful little girl and her family and attendance: [email protected] I am pleased to know that we have Page 34 M.G. Car Club Victoria The Caption reads: The latest fad, above, is the designer car. When any old 1968 MGB, Mark 1, won’t do, a fashionable version might. ‘Jasper the Black Opal’ was hand-painted by Linda Jackson, price on application. August 23rd – Activity Day at the Clubrooms, commencing 11.00am Several ladies have requested a repeat of our activity where we can gather to share skills and just have a relaxing day catching up with all of the gossip. Please join us. BYO lunch or afternoon tea to share. cleaning Houses / Units / Factories Weekly / Fortnightly / Spring Clean $25 per hr (minimum 2 hrs) Contact Kathryn on 0433 899 091 References Available / Police Check Blackmans Interior Repair Centre Specialising in: Insurance Work Interior Restorations Seat Repairs Carpets Custom Re-trims Leather Re-trims Tonneau Covers Convertible Soft Tops Leather Steering Wheels, Gear Knobs and Dash Components Custom Embroidery Peter Blackman 86 Cochranes Road Moorabbin VIC 3189 T (03) 9532 5220 F (03) 9555 7877 www.blackmansleather.com.au/repairs-restorations JUNE 2014 Page 35