Community & Business
15 May, 2024
Bingo to healthy and happy days for locals Ivy and Del
THEY may be in their 90s, but bingo duo Ivy Johnson and Del Brady are quick when it comes to the numbers game when helping to raise more than $10,000 for the FNQ Hospital Foundation.
The two “fairly screwed on” women have been playing bingo for many years now and attend the hospital foundation’s bingo every Sunday.
While they raised money for an important cause, Ivy, who celebrates her 95th birthday today (Wednesday 15 May) said it was a great opportunity for her to socialise outside of appointments.
“The company is amazing, and it is my only outing besides appointments,” she said.
“I look forward to playing it every Sunday.”
Del agreed that socialising was one of her favourite things about bingo, and winning was even better.
“I just love it, and it is so good for the brain because it keeps you thinking all the time,” she said.
Those wanting to get involved with Bingo can attend every Sunday at 8.30am at the Mareeba Bowls Club.
