UNUSUAL visitors to the Eastern Goldfields YMCA earlier this month included a strapping Joan of Arc, a white-coated figure who revolutionised medicine, and one of Australia’s tennis greats.
While sword fighting at the centre is usually
limited to kendo practice and the racquets tend to be those used on the squash courts, this day was different.
Staff members paid homage to inspirational female icons through the ages, dressing up to
celebrate International Women’s Day.
Youth officer Lisa Schofield came as Anne Bonney, a pirate who “conquered the world and never said sorry”.
With fake snakes slipped over her wrist, youth trainee Cecily Thomas played the part of Terri Irwin to perfection.
As Marie Curie, gym manager Colleen Browner took a walk back in time, trading her usual gear for the serious scientist look.
Even the men got into the spirit, donning wigs,
suitably girlish attire and very coy smiles.
Indigenous sports officer Matthew Moody dressed up as Yvonne Goolagong-Cawley while youth
programs manager Terrence Winner cut a convincing figure as the legendary warrior.
To coincide with the important day, the YMCA also launched the Health Exercise Achieve Lifestyle (HEAL) initiative. The 12-week development
program is aimed at girls.
Contact the centre on 9021 1035 for more
information on this and the many other activities available.