What’s your favourite Bingo call? For Mary Rawlinson it’s the classic legs eleven, and she’d certainly know. As a volunteer she’s been calling Bingo at Juniper Riverslea together with partner Robbie Lawrence for 15 years.
Mary first began visiting Juniper Riverslea Residential Aged Care Home in Mt Lawley when her Mum Kitty was a resident.
“I’d visit Mum every day and often we would go to Bingo together,” Mary said.
After her Mum passed away, she continued visiting Riverslea every Thursday to call the Bingo with Robbie. Nowadays, Frankina the dog also trails along to bring some pawesome love to residents.
“There are still some residents I know that come to Bingo from when Mum was here. I’ve gotten to know so many of the residents through volunteering,” she said.
“It’s simply just a lovely thing to do.”
In the Bingo calls, Mary says she brings the speed while Robbie brings the jokes.
This month Juniper CEO Russell Bricknell recognised Mary and Robbie for their amazing 15 years of service as volunteers at a presentation at Riverslea. Of course the presentation wasn’t at the expense of the Bingo which went on straight after.
Pictured (L-R) Volunteers Robbie Lawrence, Mary Rawlinson, Frankina and Juniper CEO Russell Bricknell.
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