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18 April 2018
Long-time community worker and Doonside resident Ruth Nicholson is Blacktown City’s 2018 Senior Citizen of the Year.
A member of Doonside Senior Citizens’ club since 2002, Ms
Nicholson has devoted her life to helping others.
Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the award
recognises her years of tireless work for the community.
“Ms Nicholson has dedicated her time to help those around
her, whether it is to help with general cleaning, shopping,
cooking, caring for sick family members or just being there
for a chat,” Mayor Bali said.
“Ms Nicholson is known for being there when needed,
whether it is for family or friends.
“She is highly regarded in the club and in the community as a
wonderful person: not many could live without her.”
Mrs Nicholson received the honour at Blacktown City
Council’s annual Seniors’ Week Concert, held at Rooty Hill
RSL on Sunday 15 April.
The concert capped off a week of activities across Blacktown
City to celebrate seniors as part of the 2018 NSW Seniors
Festival from 4-15 April.
“I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of Council to
thank all senior citizens for their contribution to the Blacktown
City community,” said Mayor Bali.
“Blacktown City’s seniors volunteer at community festivals,
organise charity events, help out at local schools and run
non-profit groups such as Lions and Rotary clubs.
“They spend countless hours caring for their families,
particularly their grandchildren, as well as complete
strangers, not asking for anything in return.
“The Blacktown Seniors Festival is a small way of saying
thank you for making Blacktown a better place to be.”
Ruth Nicholson Blacktown City Senior Citizen of the Year
2018 and Deputy Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM.
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