Burwood bulletin issue #121

FREERSPCA celebrates 140 years

A Choir of Sorts

Guiding into the Future

Festivals, Festivals, Festivals

Big Top Memories

Local Business Directory Pull-out

6000 copies distributed to Boroondara, Monash & Whitehorse cities

The Community Newsletterfor Burwood & Districts

Issue 121 Winter 2011

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Bank with your local Community Bank ® branches

and everybody benefits.Your local Community Bank ® branches in Surrey Hills,

Canterbury and the recently opened Ashburton branch

have been set up and managed by people in your

community. People who passionately believe in keeping

our banking local, and the importance of supporting our

local communities.

Did you know that 60% of our Community Bank ®

branches’ profits each year are returned to your local community, in the form of shareholder dividends,

community grants and sponsorships?

We can only successfully do this if you bring your

personal and business banking to us!

Community Banks ® are designed for you!

• Friendly, approachable staff – talking to them is

always the first option.

• A commitment to helping you achieve your financial goals.

• Extended trading hours: our branches are open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am – 12noon

on Saturdays.

• Convenient access options – in person, on the phone or on the Internet.

• Fair fees and charges.

• The latest technology and security.

Pop in and say hello to one of our friendly staff and

see how we can make banking a pleasure again!

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Phone: (03) 9836 9466Manager: Craig Ptt

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This Issuewinter 2011

Features

5 Fun on Your Local Strip

6 Choir of Our Community

7 Anglicare on the Search

11 Happy Snappers

12 rSPCA 140 years Strong

13 the Circus in Ashburton

17 50 years of Guiding Leaders

19 Ashburton’s early Years

20 improvisation and invention –the Surrey Music Cafe

28 School Days–Keith Smith

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23 burwoodvillagetraders’report

24-5 business&smallbusinessdirectory

25 informationforadvertisers

21 burwoodheightstraders

26 scribe’sscribbles

31 communitynotices index

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We have welcomed into our midst new volunteers, including assistant editor Eddie Morton, treasurer Sue Tay and secretary Anna Filatova. I would like to thank Euan Thomas, our retiring editor, for his work at the Burwood Bulletin.

This issue appears to be the festival special with an autumn gala in Burwood, a circus-themed one in Ashburton and a snow spectacular in July. Also in this edition, we feature some special community activities happening in your neighbourhood and bring you plenty of locally-focused stories.

Our magazine would not reach your hands if it weren’t for the businesses that advertise with us. supportyourlocaltradersandshoplocally.

Cover:Time for tea: Sally, Phoebe, 2, and Imogen, 4, go for a spin at the Burwood Autumn Festival.Photo: Natalie Filmer

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St. Thomas CommunityRetirement Village gives you time.

Time to relax, and have ‘me time’. Time to go on outings, plan a holiday or take in a movie. Here, you are part of a village community where you’ll meet new friends, share the good times and live life to the full.Everything is at your doorstep – the city, shops, health services and transport. The low maintenance units and beautiful gardens are a breath of fresh air. Best of all, this idyllic lifestyle starts at just $250,000.St Thomas Community Retirement Village97 Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill 3131,Victoria, Australia.For more information call Andrew Stenhouse on (03) 9802 8118.

www.ach.org.au

Back then, an icy blast coated large parts of Victoria,

and much of Tasmania in snow (see page 15 for more).

Although there’s little chance of a repeat this winter,

the day festival promises to at least provide people,

particularly kids, with a taste of the snow.

High Street will be transformed on Saturday July 23

from 10am–2pm.

High Street will once again be

transformed this winter into

a snowield as part of Ashburton’s

annual winter festival. he festival

has been running for around ive

years and each year ten tonnes of

snow, fresh from Mount Buller, is

transported and placed on High

Street. A short toboggan run is

moulded allowing for some fun in

the snow.

Hundreds of families are expected to attend this year’s

event held on July 23. Activities will include a short

toboggan run with further events to be advertised

closer to the date. he toboggan run will be open

to the public, free of charge. here will also be a

competition on the day with a major prize up for grabs.

Liz Webb, the event’s organiser says it’s a “great

atmosphere, providing something diferent”.

he event promises to bring the ski ields to the

city. he last time Ashburton and the surrounding

area saw snowfall was 1951, when residents awoke

to a sea of white covering gardens, streets and parks.

Ashburton’s winter wonderland

A typical autumnal day set the scene for the inaugural Burwood Village Autumn Festival.

Sunshine bursts through cloudy skies competed with the beaming faces enjoying the fun and entertainment on offer.

the changing green and gold leaves weren’t the only beautiful shades on display at the May 1 event. Cakes and craft, crazy hair and face painting provided a kaleidoscope of colour among festivalgoers wandering up and down toorak road and its surrounds.

the shopping strip’s cafes and retailers showcased their services and wares;,children enjoyed the animal farm and rides, while on-stage entertainment kept the adult crowd happy.

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Village Trades on its Colourful Charm


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Music is the key tool to strengthen the local communities in culturally diverse eastern Melbourne, according to an Australian singer and social entrepreneur.

tania de Jong AM, who in 2008 founded Creativity

Australia’s with one Voice community choirs,

has recently launched its latest incarnation in

Ashburton. it is working off the model established by

the pilot program in the CBd of Melbourne in 2008

called Melbourne Sings. that group brings together

an eclectic mix of executives and local leaders as

well a new migrants, the unemployed and people

with disabilities. in short, anyone who may be feeling

marginalised from society. it has achieved some

incredible outcomes, with members inding a sense of belonging, building networks, learning language and even

getting a job through the choirs.

“it is not about being a good singer, it is very uplifting

with world music and world songs,” says de Jong. “the

group has higher goals as well. it is about sharing skills

and giving people a pathway to jobs.”

the choir in Ashburton, supported by the Victorian

Government, is called our Community Sings and will

work towards bringing together people from not just

Ashburton but also Ashwood, Chadstone, Burwood,

Glen iris and all the surrounding areas.

despite having only recently started as a group, our

Community Sings already has a strong membership

of around 20 weekly participants. each week, they get

together in the beautiful Ashburton Baptist Church

and work together on creating uplifting, positive music.

though some members have not sung for many years,

they are quickly brushing up their talents and working

together to strengthen their collective sound. For some

members, it is also a great opportunity to improve their

english skills - both their reading skills and verbal skills.

the group is led by local virtuoso pianist, composer

and conductor Stefan Cassomenos: a winner of

numerous prizes and an up-and-coming talent in his

own right.

After the rehearsal, choir members share a supper

together, kindly donated to the group by Malvern

Valley receptions. this gives the choir members an

opportunity to chat about their week, talk about their

lives and families and to support each other through

dificult times. Everyone leaves on a bright positive note, typically singing all the way home.

the choir is currently looking for more

people to join in the fun.

So whether you are young or old, have had

no singing experience or are conident, are new to the community or have lived here

your whole life, this is a great group to join.

our Community Sings rehearses Mondays

at 6.15pm at the Ashburton Baptist Church,

8 Y St Ashburton.

For more details,

visit www.creativityaustralia.org.au

email [email protected]

or call 8679 6088.

Our Community Sings

Our Community Sings

rehearse with conductor Stefan

Cassomenos while local

Federal Member for Higgins,

Kelly O’Dwyer MP (centre

back), visits the group

Finding Children a Place to Belongbynadiaandreeva

There are times in our lives when looking after the most vulnerable, our children, can be a struggle.

Indeed there are many families out there who cannot manage the welfare of their young ones. With 20 branches around Melbourne, Anglicare Victoria steps in to help by inding foster care families for children and young people aged between 0–18 years old.

Anyone can be a foster carer provided they meet the criteria to give much needed love, shelter and attention.

Bronwyn Kellett, Media and Promotions Oicer at Anglicare Victoria Eastern Region, says there are various reasons why fostering might be required. “Some families could be struggling inancially, while others may be dealing with drug, alcohol or mental health issues.”

Anglicare Victoria is looking for secure and nurturing foster families to join its program in the cities of Manningham, Whitehorse and Maroondah. here is a growing need for long-term carers who can give continuous care to primary school children, where they can thrive and achieve their dreams.

According to the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, on any given day there are approximately 5000 kids in foster care across Victoria.

Becoming a foster carer can be rewarding as well as therapeutic. People from all walks of life choose to be a host family. Young, old, single, married, with or without children, as long as the child’s needs are fully met.

hose interested in fostering through Anglicare Victoria can expect plenty of ongoing assistance. here is 24/7 case worker support through a pager service, playgroups and support groups where foster carers can meet and chat.

Prior to commencement, full training is provided. Additionally, the Department of Human Services provides inancial reimbursements for any out-of-pocket expenses for children in care.

Foster parents are assessed and screened before being accredited. Cassie Roylance–Team Leader at Anglicare Eastern Region–says that foster carers need the right motivation and enthusiasm before they welcome a child into their home.

Cassie has had irst-hand experience in fostering, providing care and support for two adolescents over a number of years. “Being a foster parent can be truly amazing,” says Cassie, “as you watch these young people reach milestones and their lives are transformed in front of your eyes.”

Anglicare Victoria general foster care teams in the east are based in Box Hill and Lilydale. Foster carers have the option of providing emergency, respite, short or long-term care to children in need. Anglicare welcomes new volunteers.

Anglicare Box Hill Oice, 7-11 Shipley St, ph 9896 6322

Lilydale Oice, 47-51 Castella St, Lilydale, ph 9735 4188

For details of upcoming information sessions,

contact [email protected]



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For those daunted by writing their own story, there is the option to tell it during a series of interviews by a Memoirs Foundation historian. Each interview is then edited into a lowing narrative, which can be turned into book form – a personal history recording the stories that only the author can tell, in their own words.

“Life stories tie us to other human beings as a vital connection with those who came before us and those who will follow us,” Dr Bonnet said.

“Your life history, or memoirs, allows you to share your unique life journey including your joyous moments, challenges, achievements, friendships, life lessons and philosophies. You can bring to life the stories behind the names and dates in a family tree and allow future generations to discover the personalities, experiences and wisdom of those who came before them.”

Dr Bonnet is also quick to clarify the term “ordinary” people. “Everybody has a story to tell,” he said. “And often those you think

ordinary are the most extraordinary tales.”

Dr Bonnet should know. His own story is one worth publishing … a task he says he is still getting around to.

He started his marketing career in the motoring trade and spent many years living in London while working in marketing and advertising for an international agency before returning to Australia to help launch Medibank Private. He set up Synergy Publishing to produce education journals after retiring from the Australia Scholarship Group.

He might have spent his retirement dedicating more time to sculpting - he studied art in Italy but abandoned a fulltime career as an artist for the better-paying advertising industry – but Dr Bonnet identiied a demand for self-published memoirs and set about making that possible

his meant a return to study for the retiree, then in his late sixties, who completed a University of California, Los Angeles course on how to run a self-publishing book business before creating the Memoirs Foundation.

he rest, as they say, is history.

he Memoirs Foundation can be contacted on 9888 9588 or visit www.memoirsfoundation.org.au

Saving lives is all in a day’s work for Burwood’s

Arnold Bonnet, as Natalie Filmer discovers.

Arnold Bonnet has lost count of how many lives he has saved. Perhaps he should count the many thank you letters from the grateful families of

those whom he has helped. Yet this unassuming Burwood local - truthfully - says he’s just doing his job.

It may come as a surprise to learn that Dr Bonnet has never performed CPR, handled a scalpel or administered an injection. hat is because his tool of trade has always been a pen and, more recently, a computer keyboard. His PhD is in linguistics.

Dr Bonnet preserves lives through his publishing business: the Memoirs Foundation. He founded the foundation, an arm of his successful Synergy Publishing business, in 2006 to give ordinary people an opportunity to put their life stories into print. He said the advent of digital printing meant small print runs had become afordable to the general public and people could now publish their personal histories as a lasting legacy to their families and friends. Book quantities could start at a minimum of 10 or run up to several thousand copies.

One of the many success stories in which Dr Bonnet has played an important role is that of Burwood doctor Pietro Demaio. he Burwood Heights medical centre GP had put together a book about traditional Italian preserving methods as a tribute to his parents, who always made their own food at home, including salami, tomato sauce, bread and wine. For almost 20 years he had collected more than 400 recipes and dreamed of sharing them. he Memoirs Foundation made that dream come true.

Preserving the Italian Way has sold more than 16,000 copies since it was irst published in 2008. Dr Demaio started by selling his book at work but now has copies stocked in Books for Cooks in Fitzroy and Dymocks stores.

he book is what Dr Bonnet classes as a “ bestseller”, but he stresses this is a wonderful by-product of self-publishing and not the intent of the Memoirs Foundation.

“We encourage individuals and groups from all walks of life and diferent cultures to put their stories on record,” Dr Bonnet said. “his is the most precious and lasting legacy to the generations that will follow.”

This is no ordinary story

Memoirs Foundation founder Arnold Bonnet.


byJeffsargeant

the well women’s group at Burwood neighbourhood House provides women with

Multiple Sclerosis a positive and caring environment to learn and explore natural healing methods.

A group of six to eight women, from different ages and backgrounds, meet to explore a wide variety of natural healing methods. All members share a common drive for more information on wellness, nutrition and alternative methods of treatment. Meetings take place on a bi-monthly basis and are described as “empowering and informative” by founder, Jenni Hargreaves.

“we are a proactive and positive thinking bunch of women who are interested in discovering and learning ways of healing. living with a disease like MS can be a very isolating experience, and this group provides a space for like-minded women with a common diagnosis to come together,” says Jenni.

Jenni founded the group after being diagnosed with MS more than 10 years ago. Searching for more information and knowledge, Jenni established the group hoping for a setting that would provide “a safe, understanding, nurturing and empowering environment where women can explore different natural approaches to wellness”.

Fresh Ideas for Women Living with MSthe women discuss, share, read and examine

therapies including, nutrition, mind body spirit, yoga and meditation. Guest speakers are often invited to attend and have included a yoga instructor, a specialist bopath physiotherapist and most recently a counsellor. describing the group, Jenni said the well women’s group provides a, safe and nurturing space for women to come together to be inspired, supported, empowered and informed”.

the well women’s group provides an opportunity to meet with other women to reach out, relate and share thoughts and ideas. Jenni says, “it’s nice to have somewhere to come together and share and to have a bit of support. it’s great for people to come along, share, listen and learn.”

“it is a unique forum that provides something that is dificult to ind in another place. We share a common diagnosis and journey, and therefore ‘just know’. there is a unique empathy and understanding in this space.

“it’s so rewarding to see the exchange of information, smiles, laughs and tears. we genuinely care about each other. Every time a meeting inishes, I think, wow, this is why i do it.”

Meetings take place bi-monthly on a Saturday afternoon. Contact Jenni Hargreaves on 0425 740 927

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By Gemma Creegan

Jef Mills, Treasurer of the Monash Rotary Digital Photography course, came up with the course concept

in 2001 with the intention of creating a valuable public relations tool for Monash Rotary to interact with the community it serves and create more scope for fundraisers.

As Jef says, “Rotary is such an enormous organisation, with members having skills in just about every sphere, it seemed natural to sell those skills and beneit the community.”

With 30 years behind him as a professional photographer, Jef runs the course full-time with Malcolm Brownlee, a leading professional photographer at the helm to help students unlock the secrets of their digital camera. Jef recognised the need for the public to increase their skills with digital cameras, “which were still fairly new (in 2001) and becoming more afordable”.

Since Jef and Malcolm began the course, more than 2000 students have completed it in Melbourne and Geelong including special work-related courses for Real Estate Agents and Victorian Police Members.

Classes consist of 24 students divided into four syndicates. Each syndicate has an experienced photographer as their team leader and a team mentor, who has completed the course. Classes consist of ten 1hour instructional sessions, plus one evening photographic excursion to the Melbourne CBD. hese are run over six evenings. here are supervised home assignments to complement the sessions taught, which amounts to a further 30 hours photographic experience.

“he ages and backgrounds of our students vary enormously, from a 15 year old to a retired Engineering professor who was 85 years old, although most students are between 30 to 50.”

“here are varied skill levels from absolute beginners, to professional photographers who want to pick up technical skills. We get the best results from beginners who have a great desire to learn.”

he course would be unable to run without its dedicated team of volunteers made up of 38 team leaders and mentors who help run the program. Former students

have also set up a camera club, Friends Of Rotary Camera Club, which had 165 members last year and is very active in the photographic community. Jef says that the club arranges monthly meetings, plus three styles of photographic outings for its members such as small excursion groups to weekends away.

“Group excursions may involve members photographing mist in the early morning at Mornington Pier. Last year 20 members went trekking in Nepal, and came back with an amazing set of images. he club is dedicated to using its newly developed skills as a means of fundraising for Rotary Community Service Projects.”

Workshop Detailshe Rotary Digital Photography Course comprises 15

hours tuition over 5 nights, with a supervised location shoot, light suppers and transport provided. Courses are run over ive consecutive Tuesday nights, at the Black Flat Community Hall, Cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads, Glen Waverley (Melway 71, C4) starting at 7pm (except for the Location Shoot which starts at 6pm.)

he course is designed for keen amateurs who wish to improve their techniques and photographic results. It consists of two nights’ theory–covering lens, aperture and shutter use, depth of ield, dynamic range; two nights of data transfer and storage systems; computer enhancement with an introduction to Photoshop retouching techniques; revision and one full night on location.

A follow-up course of 15 hours tuition on advanced Photoshop Techniques is also available.

Course RequirementsAccess to a computer is a basic requirement, and while

having a digital camera is an advantage, a 35mm SLR will suice. Students considering the purchase of a camera would be well advised to wait as valuable advice on basic camera requirements will be provided and will probably inluence such a decision. Students gain most if home study of the theory components is undertaken between sessions.

See page 46 for contact details.

The Secrets to a Good Snap

Colin Read (Rotary Digital Photo Course) took these photographs at the old Box Hill Brickworks.

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bytimpilgrim

In July, RSPCA Victoria will be breaking

out the birthday cake to celebrate

140 years of caring and protecting

all creatures great and small.

A s one of the irst animal welfare organisations to be established in Australia, from its humble beginnings to this very day, the RSPCA remains

the leading voice for animals across the country, driving positive change for animals through community education programs, welfare campaigns and enforcing animal cruelty laws.

Originally known as the Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the RSPCA as it is known today was born in Melbourne in 1871, driven by the concern for the welfare of horses in colonial Victoria. A meeting was called

to discuss the plight of animals at the Assembly Hall in Collins St, Melbourne with between 30 to 40 members of the public attending, including Thomas McPherson, who later became Mayor of Melbourne. Crimes against animals and ways to prevent them were discussed, and the animal welfare movement in Australia had oficially begun.

The Society’s irst Annual General Meeting was held in 1872 at the Mechanics Institute in Melbourne, followed by the opening of its ofices at No. 1 Collins Street, East Melbourne. Complaints could be lodged every day from 12noon–2pm and Saturdays 10am–noon. Animal cruelty cases were brought to the Society’s notice and the Secretary and Honorary Inspector attended to these accordingly. In the irst three months of the Society’s operation, convictions included:• Gross cruelty to a horse by a wood carter (ine 25 shillings - decimal equivalent $2.50).• Three cases of stocking cows (ine 40 shillings each - decimal equivalent $4.00).• Cruelty to a dog (ine 20 shillings with 21 shillings costs - decimal equivalent $2.00 & $2.10).

During the early years, the Society faced many challenges.The irst was to discern what qualiied as cruelty to animals. A quote from the Society’s 3rd annual report deined this as “The causes of cruelty to animals were mainly these three: deliberate wickedness, thoughtlessness, and ignorance”. The main challenge faced during those early years was changing perceptions and attitudes of animal welfare amongst the community, until then, who had never heard of animal welfare.

A signiicant development in the RSPCA’s history occurred in 1926, when the irst ‘animal shelter’ was established, taking the form of a rest home for horses, located at High Street Road, Ashburton. This development made way for a new era for the RSPCA, creating the way for greater animal protection and care.

Today the RSPCA Victoria operates 10 shelters, two veterinary clinics and a presence in all areas of the state. Community education to this day remains a primary focus for the RSPCA, and continues to drive positive change through awareness and advocacy for all animals at local, state and federal levels.

All Creatures Great and Small for 140 Years!

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think the game was great fun so he continued. However, the elephant was not so amused. Next time that Robert ofered the hay to the elephant and withdrew it, the elephant wrapped its trunk around the boy and lifted him up of the ground!

Fortunately the elephant keeper was nearby and saw what happened. he keeper used his pike to get the

elephant to release Robert. He was very shaken but luckily not hurt. he keeper growled at Robert for teasing the elephant.

When Mrs Cowens found out, she scolded him and sent him straight home. He was grounded for two weeks and forbidden to listen to the radio after school––no Dad and Dave, and no Superman.

he following year when the circus came to Ashburton again, Robert’s parents took him to a matinee at the weekend. hey saw monkeys doing tricks and riding small ponies, other animal acts, ladies in sequinned dresses, clowns… Next time Robert went to the zoo he was very wary of the elephants just in case one of them was the elephant from the circus. After all, they say ‘elephants never forget’.

hanks to Robert (Bob) Cowens for letting us share your story and for the use of your photograph.

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The theme for the Ashburton Community

Festival, held earlier this year, was ‘The

Circus Comes To Town’. There was

‘big top’ fun in High Street complete

with circus, bands and sideshows.

I too have vague recollections of a big circus tent on the oval at Ashburton Park in Fakenham

Road from when I was growing up in Ashburton in the 1950s.

Robert (Bob) Cowens, who turned 70 in December last year, has some vivid memories from his childhood. In the 1950s, Robert remembers the circus coming to Ashburton every year and staying for a fortnight. his was one of the highlights of his youth.

One Saturday, when Robert was about 12 years old, word went around that the circus had arrived in Ashburton. Robert remembers it being in Ashburn Grove. His mother suggested they go and see the circus animals which were always on display. At that time, the Cowens lived in Baker Parade. Robert decided to ride his bicycle. On the way, they stopped at a relative’s home in Welfare Parade and Robert’s cousin, David, joined them.

When they arrived at the circus, they watched the elephants for a while. Presently, Mrs Cowens decided to walk around to see more animals, including ponies, monkeys and lions. Robert decided to stay and feed the elephants; they were chained by one leg so they could not escape. He picked up a large handful of hay lying on the ground and ofered it to one of the elephants. When the elephant stretched its trunk to take the hay, Robert quickly hid it behind his back. He began to

An Elephant Never Forgets

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Founded in 1973, h e Australian Institute for Genealogical Studies Inc. (AIGS) has helped many individuals turn investigators to track down their

family origins. Based in Blackburn, this volunteer-led organisation of ers invaluable abundance of resources to those who are looking to unravel the mysteries of the past.

With one of the most comprehensive collections of English Parish Records in Australia, the AIGS database also holds Births, Deaths, Marriages and Will indexes covering Australia, New Zealand and h e United Kingdom.

With a truly multimedia approach to genealogy, AIGS boasts a large collection of magazines, journals, microi lm/microi che, CD and DVDs, giving members access to original records not presently found online.

From one mystery, comes the next…However, with 14 computer stations running

subscriptions to some of the largest online genealogy databases, AIGS appreciates the internet as being a major source of its data.

With interest groups covering many counties of the UK to Bayside Melbourne, AIGS forms an alliance of dedicated groups focused on maintaining an unbeatable database of records for the Australian public.

AIGS provides monthly seminars on a range of topics on Sunday afternoons. Additionally, new members can take Starting Out classes twice a month as well as take a tour of the library

Users of AIGS resources are fascinated with what they uncover; consequently many people i nd it dii cult to i nd a true end point to their search. From the beginning of one distant relative, comes the end of another and vice versa, the journey never really ends.

h e Australian Institute for Genealogical Studies Inc.1/41 Railway Road Blackburn.Ph: 9877 3789, Fax:9877 9066, E: [email protected] For more details, opening hours and membership rates please visit www.aigs.org.au

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byeddiemorton

on the 9th of August 1951 the temperature dipped so low that it snowed in Burwood and surrounding areas. our photo supplied by Alan tanner shows two of his children with two other local children rugged up for the snow on the corner of Baker Parade and dunscombe Avenue, Ashburton.

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The day it snowed in Burwood


byJeffsargeant

Burwood’s cyclists are growing in number. Whether for commuting or recreation, more of us are taking

to our local bike paths like never before. Since March 2010, the number of people cycling to work increased by over 50 per cent. hat number is expected to grow thanks to the completion of one of the longest missing links in Melbourne’s east.

Scheduled for completion in the next few months, workers are constructing a bike path under Warrigal Road in Ashwood. Running under the existing road bridge over Gardiners Creek, the new track will be raised above the creek and provide a dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians. No longer will pedestrians, runners or cyclists have to take the crossing near Holmesglen Station, or worse, dart across unpredictable traic. here will also be an upgraded trail through Markham Reserve which connects with a new path running along Markham Avenue to join the existing Anniversary Trail at Alamein Station.

he upgrade has been lobbied for since at least 2003 when calls were made for a connection linking Gardiners Creek Trail between East Malvern and Ashwood. In 2008, the Rudd Government announced funding of $2.5 million for the 1.5 kilometre works.

It’s the latest in a series of works along the Gardiners Creek Trail corridor in recent time. Over the past few years, the path has been widened and resealed providing

More than just Water Under the Bridge

a more amicable setting for pedestrians and cyclists. Solar lights were also installed along a section of path to provide a safer route in winter months. Local riders couldn’t be happier with the upgrade, with many hoping for a safer, quicker and friendlier route.

“I think it means I don’t have to go down to traic lights, risk being hit by a car. I’m on the footpath or bike path the whole way. he traic lights are a long way from the path, so it’ll deinitely be quicker,” said cyclist Josh Callaghan.

Families also beneit as the underpass removes the need to stop and wait at Warrigal Road traic lights, allowing the kids to enjoy their bikes, scooters and walks more.

thenewbikepathatashwoodbridge.

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Bennettswood District Guides and Brownies at Britannia Park, Yarra Junction, July 27 1964.

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October 20, 1960 marked the birth of the Bennettswood Girl Guides Association at

the irst meeting of some dedicated Guiding people and parents as the new Bennettswood Local Association. The early years of Guiding in Bennettswood saw many dedicated hours of hardworking parents, leaders and girls working towards building a happy and purposeful Guiding environment for the years to come.

After much organisation, training of leaders, recruiting of girls and fundraising, the 1st

Guide Company and the 1st Brownie Pack were registered in September, 1961 and held weekly meetings at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Tennyson Street, Bennettswood. Throughout the early years, the number of companies and packs grew, occupying several other venues including the Independent Church Hall in Havelock St, Burwood, the Burwood Methodist Church Hall, and the Burwood Primary School.

During this time, the Local Association of parents worked tirelessly to raise funds for their very

own hall, to be built on council land behind the Bennettswood Scout Hall in Station St. The Log Cabin was constructed at a cost of $20,000 by a band of volunteer fathers, supervised by Tom Woods during 1976. Finally, after seventeen years, Bennettswood’s new home was oficially opened by Cr. Alwyn Charlesworth on February 20, 1977.Now after 50 years, the Bennettswood Girl Guides are still running great programs for local girls based on fun, friendship and adventure.Currently there are programs for Fairy Guides (5-7), Sparkly Guides (7-10) and Kosmic Guides (10+).

To mark their 50th Anniversary, Bennettswood

Girl Guides are holding a 50th Anniversary

Dinner on Saturday, September 17, and a ‘Back

To Bennettswood’ Family Day from 1–5pm on

Sunday, September 18.

They encourage everyone to spread the word

and invite people who have been connected to

Bennettswood to join in the celebrations.

Please register your details at:

[email protected],

email Anne Macleish [email protected],

phone 9539 2428, or write to Bennettswood 50,

P.O Box 8138, Burwood Heights 3151.

More details will be sent in July.

If you would like to share any photos, items of

memorabilia, or write a short anecdotal story for

a book about the history of the Bennettswood Girl

Guides, please contact the organisers as above.

Bennettswood Girl Guides Turns 50!


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A new fresh fruit and vegetable market!

located just off waverley road in Chadstone lies a little gold mine for the opportunity minded. the Amaroo neighbourhood Centre is not only an

interesting op shop, but also a hub of activity and sharing.

Since April, the centre has hosted the Ashwood/Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg Market each Monday afternoon from 2–4pm. Here you will ind a vibrant variety of fresh produce straight from the markets and available to you below supermarket prices.

in addition, the centre provides an array of courses available to the public at minimal fees, ranging from Kids Karate, Cooking, Book Clubs and Beading Classes. The garden, illed with stunning plant life and award-winning fruit and vegetable trees, is always needing outdoor enthusiasts to help maintain and improve its horticultural oasis.

Sharing the Fruits of the Community

For groups looking for a place to meet, the centre also offers rooms for hire or for larger groups the Jordanville Community Centre.

Since the 1980s, Amaroo Community Centre has devoted efforts toward provided support for the surrounding community. located within a low-income public housing estate, its mission is simply to provide a place of community wellness through the sharing of experience and knowledge.

As a purely volunteer-led organisation, the centre encourages all members of the community to get involved, and enjoy the smorgasbord of services it provides.

For more information call 9807 2625 or 9807 0570 or visit www.amaroonc.org.au org.

The Ashwood/Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg Market


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also walking along, waving and talking to people as he went on his way to his oi ce at Victoria Barracks. Eventually, Wilf decided to leave and work for himself at home, which he says proved to be very successful. h ere was always plenty of work to do during the day and sometimes even at night.

h is very busy man even found time to return to night school at Swinburne Tech and further his knowledge of engineering, He then moved on to a motor school to learn how to repair motor cars until he eventually retired.

Other precious memories Wilf likes to share is of going with his father, who owned a horse and cart, to Oakleigh Auction Rooms. Wilf would sit outside in the cart with his Collie dog to keep him company. Once an intoxicated man tried to get into the cart and the dog went to Will’s aid to protect him.

h e land south of High Street included the Ashburton Cricket Ground. One day when a i lm was being made of the cricket team playing there, a random dog joined in, caught the ball and ran away with it.

h e i rst block of land at Warrigal Road, and on the other side of High Street, belonged to the Vears family; their land was used mainly as an orchard.

h e next block belonged to the Billings family and the following land belonged to the Stocks family. Wilf ’s elder sister Irene married Walter Stocks. Walter Stocks and his brother William started the Ashburton Dairy. h e Stocks also owned land in the Dandenongs where they kept cattle.

Wilf has always felt sorry to see the Ashburton Forest give way to a large Housing Estate. Families

came, some by train, to enjoy a picnic there.h e i rst bus that ran from Warrigal Road to Glen Iris

was owned by Mr Meeks. h e bus looked to Wilf rather like a furniture van in shape and size. He also remembers the Steam Train which ran from Ashburton to Deepdene, on part of the Outer Circle Railway which earlier ran from East Brighton around to Northcote. People loved to walk along the old railway line from Ashburton to Black Bridge. h e track is still there today for those people who would like to use it.

h ank you Wilf for sharing all these wonderful memories with Burwood Bulletin readers.

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When just six years old, Wilfred, who likes to be called Wilf, arrived with his family to live in Ashburton. h is was in the year 1921. His

father, a builder and plasterer by trade, built the house in Carool Rd, Ashburton, where Wilf is still living today.

Wilf, with one of his brothers, went to school in Glen Iris. Very few people owned a motor car in those days. h ey usually managed by putting their best foot forward and walk or even ride a push bike.

When Wilf completed his education at that school he moved on to Swinburne Technical School to learn about engineering before starting an apprenticeship in an engineering shop in South Melbourne. During WWII, Wilf was kept at the shop to train men in engineering.

Wilf began working from 8am till 5pm, i ve-and-a-half days a week. Starting at the age of 16, he received 10 shillings a week to start with which eventually increased to the grand sum of 33 shillings a week. He spent 18 years at the shop employed by Mr L S Ready, the owner.

Wilf would catch the train to Flinders Street and walk across Princes Bridge to South Melbourne. On the way he often saw Billy Hughes, the Prime Minister at the time,

Wilf Jones remembers: the Early Years in Ashburton

WARRIGAL ROAD

CAROOL ROAD

VEARS ROAD

SUMMERHILL ROAD

ASHBURN GROVE

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HIGH STREET

FAKENHAM ROAD

FAKENHAM ROAD

ASHBURTON FOREST

Cricket Ground

Dairy Farm

Railway Not in Use

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QUEEN STREET

KING STREET

Steam Train1 Carriage

Stocks

Miss Ryland

Ashburton Station

Railway Siding

Cultivated

Blacksmith

Fishers

Orchard Orchard Vears

Billings

ASHBURTON 1921

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Breadmaking & Baking Supplies & Cooking Classes

Tel 9809 4327 1387 Toorak Rd, Burwood Village

Classes include bread loaves, French sticks, rolls, scrolls, pullaparts, plus lots of other bak-

ing treats. We stock high quality bread flours, bread

mixes, seeds, yeast, grains, bread tins & accessories.

Gluten free bread mix & Spelt floursrTimetable available by post or on net

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T he Boite and he Surrey Music Café at the Box Hill Arts Centre is dedicated to encouraging a diverse range of international music and

artistic expression, and as someone who is dedicated to challenging the norms of musical discipline, he Jeremy Woolhouse Trio deinitely its in nicely with the vibe.

With his group he Jeremy Woolhouse Trio performing tracks from their irst album, Ascent, he Surrey Music Café enjoyed the atmospheric, all-genres-fused jazz sounds of one of Melbourne’s most innovative pianists for the irst time on May 29.

With no drums, the trio is made up of Jeremy, Georgia Webber (bass) and Dan Nilsson (guitar), culminating in what Woolhouse describes as “a freer form of true improvisation… which is really at the core of good jazz music”.

After the release of Ascent, the response has been uniformly positive, consequently inspiring Woolhouse to venture on to a second solo album.

Admitting that he is not a “dictating bandleader”, Woolhouse has endeavoured to encourage band members and students to embrace their natural ability to imagine and improvise new sounds, new compositions and new arrangements, without the restrictions of written music.

Jeremy Wolhouse and Al hat JazzAs a result, the process is simpliied. He supplies the

other members with a lead sheet and a theme and lets the

harmonies and melodies evolve from there.

“It can vary a lot, sometimes it comes out with some

really unexpected things, but it takes the music beyond

what I’d ever be able to imagine on my own.”

Starting of as a trombone player, then inding his

passion in piano at he Victorian College of the Arts,

Woolhouse understands the importance of experimentation

and diversiication with music and art in general.

Woolhouse’s endeavour to explore new realms of

composition and communication between his internal

inspirations and the inished product is self-admittedly,

“a lengthy process”. Layer upon layer, tweak after tweak,

a inished piece is only really inished when he can say, “I

just can’t do any more to it”.

he Boite and Jeremy Woolhouse share a common

appreciation for the ongoing exploration of music

and culture. his relationship is sure to continue with

continually surprising and pleasurable results. Until then,

you can ind many more interesting and inspirational acts

on their website, www.boite.com.au

Some of their upcoming shows include Klezmania on

Saturday June 4 and he Shannon-Goodrich Ensemble on

Friday July 8.

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CAN YOU HELP?

waverley Historical Society is looking for anything at all about Burwood Hospital.

Situated on the north corner of warrigal and Highbury roads, it has been the old Burwood Public Hospital, and is now an aged care facility.Anything else?what can you tell us about your memories of that building? did you have a baby there, work there or visit? do you have photos of it, eg. of your baby in a crib there? do you remember when the hospital closed?A wonderful public facility like this hospital must be remembered. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please email the Research Oficer, MarJo [email protected] or phone 9544 8792 (email preferred).

Hawthorn Grove, before it became the Burwood Public Hospital.

Alitalia Pizza & Pasta (1/2) 9808 0000

All People Chinese Restaurant (12/2) 9889 8182

Baker’s Delight (8/2) 9808 0440

Body & Bronze Beauty Salon (2/2) 9888 9122

Burwood East Newsagency (16) 9808 7284

Burwood Heights Dry Cleaners (13/2) 9808 0232

Burwood Heights Medical Centre (12) 9808 7900

Burwood Heights Podiatry Clinic (14/2) 9808 4162

Centre Management (6/2) 9808 1177

Chookstar Charcoal Chicken (14/40) 9808 1858

Commonwealth Bank (40) 9808 9988

Creature Comforts (9/2) 9808 2641

Burwood Highway Asian Grocery (36) 9808 9570

East Burwood Fruit Market (32) 9808 5300

East Burwood Quality Butchers (22) 9808 5095

East Burwood Travel (6/2) 9808 1177

Elite Laser & Skin Clinic(11/40) 9808 0666

Flower Trends Cafe (3/2) 9808 7599

Happy House (7/2) 9808 6888

Pulse Pharmacy (26) 9808 9962

RSPCA Op Shop (10/2) 9808 2641

Senator Helen Kroger (14) 9888 0091

Spectacles Plus (10) 9808 2691

Spizzico (11/2) 9808 9943

Ultimate Hairworks & Beauty (4/2) 9808 3334

Woolworths (42) 9808 0200

Upstairs (Cnr Burwood Hwy & Middleborough Rd)

AMR Accounting (Suite 4) 8831 3333

Arthur Kyriacou & Co Accountants (Suite 1) 9808 7377

Fong & Co, Barristers & Solicitors (Suite 3) 9808 1211

Mian Phillips & Co, Lawyers (Suite 5) 9808 9133

Rejoice Chinese Christian Centre (Suite 7) 9888 7422

Unibase Group (Suite 6) 9943 0974

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Burwood is the place to be.

United as one community.

Really nice folks.

Wonderful shops.

Ours to keep safe and clean.

Old but new.

Delightful home for me and you!

Written By Brooke Getley

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Funk, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Creative Drama

Adult classes in Pilates, Ballet, Jazz and Tap& Creative Kids Integrated Arts

(catering for special educational needs)

13-15 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood(next to Parkhill Primary and Ashwood

Memorial Kindergarten)

Email: [email protected] Ph 9888 3354

Principal since 1994 Joanne Watt BA Dance, GradDipMovement&Dance,

DipDanceTeaching & Management

FUN ~ FITNESS ~ SOCIAL ~ CREATIVE

Largest Independent Travel Agent in Victoria Proudly Serving the Community for 25 Years

Airfares

Cruises

Rail

Coach

Groups

Holiday Packages

Accommodation

Car Hire

Insurance

Reliable friendly service with knowledgeable staff providing personal attention and competitive travel.

East Burwood Travel Pty Ltd

Shop 6, Cnr Burwood Highway and Middleborough Rd

East Burwood VIC 3125

email: [email protected]

Telephone: (03) 9808 1177

Travel Agents Licence No: 30257

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Winter wonderland in Burwood VillageEmbrace the wonders of winter in the Burwood Village.

Rather than holeing up indoors, come out and experience all that the shopping village has to ofer, from bustling restaurants and cafes, to

trendy boutiques and homeware retailers.

he Burwood Village has seen a real inlux of visitors lately and had great success with the recent Autumn Festival. We would like to thank the City of Boroondara, Bendigo Bank and Yarra Trams for all their support with the event. he Festival went of with a bang and saw both new and regular visitors enjoying the festivities.

he excitement hasn’t stopped there with traders preparing to cater for all of your needs this winter, whether that be lunch with friends or shopping for that special something.

For a hot meal with a Mediterranean inluence, visit Zous, Burwood’s newest cafe. With a modern, urban atmosphere, cafe-goers can expect anything from the classic cafe favourites to more exotic cuisines. he restaurant is fully licensed and is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch and Wed–Sat for dinner. he venue is available for functions, bookings are essential, call 9889 0998.

Burwood Village also welcomes several new traders to the strip. Pretty Nails, owned by Trang Vo, in the Arcade, ofers a wide range of beauty services including manicures and pedicures, nail art, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting.

Azubel Dental is also new to the village, owned and operated by Rodrigo Azubel. he business ofers family and general dentistry with cosmetic, implant and HICAPS facilities.

To help you rug up for the cold season, Karmic Treasures ofers quality pre-owned designer goods. hey also stock Levante and Ambra tights: perfect for the winter.

Match your new wardrobe with a new look. Burwood Village ofers several hair salons. D’Alton Hairdressing provides a fantastic service with experienced hairdressers and is a favourite with locals.

For kitchen and homewares he Peppermill is one of Toorak Road’s most beautiful buildings and stocks all your kitchen and cooking needs as well as food and wine from the Yarra Valley.

Fireplaces and other furnishings are available at Australian Mantelpiece, ofering everything from modern ireplaces to more traditional ittings and a special ofer of 10% of ireplaces and accessories for the month of June.

If it’s a holiday you’re planning, visit Flight Centre. Whether you want to embrace the weather and visit the snow, or escape to somewhere hot and tropical, Flight Centre will help you plan that perfect holiday.

Burwood Village has everything you need to enjoy the upcoming season so head down to Toorak Road this winter and enjoy one of Melbourne’s most up and coming shopping strips.

Paul, Gus, Dave, Dylan, Gully, James, Dec & Graham We open 7 days a week:

Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm

Friday - Sat: 10am - 10pm

Sun: 10am - 9pm


ACCOUNTiNG & TAxATiON

G H o’Brien & Assoc. 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 4245tax on trak rear 1423 toorak rd 9889 6680

ACUPUNCTUrE & NATUrOPATHY

Joseph Ferraro B.nat, d.Acu. 1337 toorak rd 9889 6777

ArT GALLEriES

Highway Gallery 14 the Highway, Mt waverley 9807 7261

AUTOmOTiVE SErViCE & rEPAir

Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander dr 9888 8797

bAkEriES

Jurgens Swiss Bakery 1376 toorak rd 9809 4138Burwood Bakery Shop 3, 1405 toorak rd 9889 7157

bATHrOOm & kiTCHEN

Shelron Bathroom Centre 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111

biCYCLES

Barry waddell 18 Burwood Hwy 9888 8286

brEAD mAkiNG - CLASSES & SUPPLiES

Mixing Bowl 1387 toorak rd 9809 4327

bUTCHEr AND GOUrmET FOOD PrODUCTS

Carl’s Culinary Cuts 1398 toorak road 9889 1010

CAkES

the Cake Cafe Shop 8, 1405 toorak rd. 9809 1243

CArPETS

Jagers Carpets 1350 toorak rd 9889 1111

CASH CONVErTErS

Cash Converters 1360 toorak rd 9889 9633

CHirOPrACTOr

Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 toorak rd 9889 7889

COmmUNiTY HOUSE

Burwood neighbourhood House 1 Church St 9808 6292

DANCE STUDiO

BdC dance 13-15 Yertchuk Ave 9888 3354

DOCTOrS -- GENErAL PrACTiTiONErS

dr Susan Schlicht 303 warrigal rd 9808 3988

DrY CLEANiNG

Care Fresh 1408 toorak rd 9889 4129

FiSH & CHiPS

A&C Fish‘n Chippery 1380 toorak road 9889 0500

FUEL & FODDEr

Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 warrigal rd 9808 2130

FUNErAL DirECTOr

w d rose Funerals 339 warrigal rd 9808 8888

GiFTWArE SHOP

Zinc 1396 toorak rd 9889 4763

HAirDrESSiNG

d’Alton Hairdressing 1423 toorak rd 9889 5152

HOmEOPATHiC NATUrOPATHiC SErViCES

Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 trent St 9889 9835

iNSUrANCE

rick watkins P/l 4 Burwood Hwy 9880 8300

kiTCHEN bENCH TOPS & DOOrS

designer laminates 74 Highbury rd 9888 7400

LANDSCAPiNG SUPPLiES

decor Pebble (Aust) P/l 84-90 Highbury rd 9888 9888

LAWNmOWEr & GArDEN mACHiNErY SALES & SErViCE

Burwood Hwy Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 9808 5370

LEADLiGHTS & ETCHED GLASS

ACe leadlight Studio 2 Sixth Ave 9808 4760

LEGAL SErViCES

oates, rennick & Assoc 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 6922

LiqUOr STOrE

Burwood Cellars 1340 toorak rd 9889 4643

OFFiCE FUrNiTUrE NEW & USED

Adco Ofice Furniture 119 Burwood Hwy 9808 4404OPTOmETriST

dr damien Smith Assoc. eyecare Plus 1414 toorak rd 9889 9859

OUTDOOr POWEr EqUiPmENT, SALES & SErViCE

Ashburton Mowers 397 High St 9885 3199

PACkAGiNG & FrEiGHT

Pack & Send 1374 toorak rd 9809 4333

PENFOLD mOTOrS bUrWOODAUDi

new and used Sales, Service & Parts www.penfold.com.au130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555HOLDEN www.penfold.com.aunew and used Sales 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333Service 21 Mc intyre St 92681307Parts 11-17 Mc intyre St 1300 858 084mAZDA www.penfold.com.aunew and used Sales- 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294miTSUbiSHi www.penfold.com.aunew and used 71 Burwood Hwy 92681488Service & Parts 7 evans Street Burwood 9268 1488

PHArmACY

national Pharmacy 1429 toorak rd 9889 0800

PHOTOGrAPHY

Shot, Framed & Hung 250 warrigal rd 9808 9827

PiCTUrE FrAmiNG

Creative Framing 115 Highbury rd 9888 8225Framed & Hung 250 warrigal rd 9808 9827

PLUmbiNG

Burwood Plumbing 9 tudor St 9808 7211

PriNTiNG & COPYiNG

Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906

rEAL ESTATE

exceland Camberwell 1373 toorak rd 9889 1666exceland Burwood 65 Station St 9888 8883J A Cain First national 1156 toorak rd 9805 2900Mackintosh First national 1388 toorak rd 9889 2266

SOLAr ENErGY EqUiPmENT

Solazone Solar Specialists 242 warrigal rd 9808 7337

SOLiCiTOrS

Frank Bertucci 1379 toorak rd 9889 0061Klooger Forbes Hassett 1/1395 toorak rd 9809 1555oates rennick Associates 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 6922

SUPErmArkET

iGA Plus liquor 1424 toorak rd 9889 5120

YOGA - STrESS mANAGEmENT

Burwood Yoga 1-3 Bardolph St 9889 0684

BUSineSS DireCtOrY Burwood Village & District

burwood Village & District DirectoryAs a service to the Burwood Community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this traders and Business directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. the cost is $55 per annum, inc.GSt. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact robert Kay on 9836 5520., email [email protected]

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BUSineSS DireCtOrY Small & Home Business

POST OFFiCE

Hartwell Post Ofice1166 toorak road, Hartwell 3124

Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 1132

open Saturday 9–12 noon

SOLiCiTOrS

Frank bertucci1379 toorak road, Burwood 3125Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 0061/68Fax: . . . . . . 9889 0407

klooger Forbes HassettP.o. Box 97 Burwood 3125Ph: . . . . . . . 9809 1555Fax: . . . . . . 9809 2373e: [email protected]

TAxATiON

Tax Workshopregistered tax AgentsAll types of taxation returns6 tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147Ph: . . . . . . . 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480Fax: . . . . . . 9888 2224

YOGA & mAT PiLATES CLASSES

ShanthYogaPilatesFrom the Chapel, uniting Church Camberwell, 314 Camberwell road. Vic 3125.Ph: Vrinda. . .0411 177 937w: www.shanthyogapilates.com.au

AUDiT ACCOUNTiNG TAxATiON

ian Grant FCA FCPA13 edwards Street, Burwood 3125Ph: . . . . . . . 9813 3599Fax: . . . . . . 9813 2732Mob: . . . . . 0418 317 818e: [email protected]

bOOkkEEPiNG SErViCES

Bank recs, Accounts payable/receivable, Payroll, BAS prep, Super/PAYG,Ofice admin, Liaison with Accountants andend of year taxation preparation.Contact lucy . . . . 0409 561 723e: [email protected]

CiViL mArriAGE CELEbrANTS

Sylvia Harris,BA, dip Cvl CerModern, romantic weddingsno obligation meetingPh . . . . . . . 9889 8272Mob . . . . . 0403 406429e: [email protected]

DANCE CLASSES– ADULT

Lindy Hop SwingAt Ashburton & MitchamPhone . . . 0412 016 780e: [email protected]

FOOD SAFETY SPECiALiSTS

The Gourmet Guardian Pty Ltd321 warrigal road, Burwood Phone 1800 Food SAFetY (1800 366 372)Mobile 0422 922 883e: [email protected]

GLASS mErCHANTS & GLAZiErS

Jacob Waverley Glass2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4722Fax . . . . . . 9808 3816Broken windows, Mirrors etc.

HOmE mAiNTENANCE

man Around the HouseCarpentry repairs/replacementsweatherboards, fascias, decks,pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotesPh: Martyn 0407 477 740AH/Fax: . . . 9885 1150 Glen iris

LEADLiGHTiNG

Ace Leadlight StudioStudent Supplies2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4760Fax: . . . . . . 9808 4736

PAiNTEr/HANDYmAN

indrans residential ServicesA local business specialising in handyman work, painting and plastering. For an obligation-free quote, phone Jan on 0422 168 228

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Sunday June 26.

Join SteamRail and Waverley Historical Society in its 7th annual steam train shuttles. h e push-pull steam train, featuring locomotives K153 and K190 (one at each end) and W-type wooden carriages, will operate between Darling and Glen Waverley, picking up passengers at Darling, Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley.

Adults $10; Child u/16, $5; Family, $25 (2A+2C or 1A+3C)

Departure times (may change)

To Glen Waverley:

From Darling, 10.15, 11.20, 12.20, 2, 3.

From Mt Waverley, 10.27, 11.32, 12.32, 2.12, 3.12

To Darling:

From Glen Waverley, 10.54, 11.54, 1.34, 2.34, 3.34*

From Mt Waverley 11.01, 12.01, 1.41, 2.41, 3.41**h e last train from Glen Waverley, departing 3.34pm, will not return to Glen Waverley. It will terminate at Darling then run empty back to Newport Workshops.

Tickets will be available on the day, or from Matilda’s Books, Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley, after June 8.

h ere will be photographic displays, historic cars, bookshop specials, devonshire teas and other attractions on the day. Grab your children and have a delightful day of memories together.

Riding the Rails of History

Welcome to 2011, the international year for chemistry. It will be interesting to see how much we learn about chemistry in our lives.

THE ARCADE

Belinda Jane’s gift shop and cafe will be celebrating 16 years in Ashburton so look out for a special display and promotion during June. It should be great fun and a very happy time. Make sure you visit the shop and support this local business.

Bedtime Bugs. Remember you can buy all your night gear at this colourful shop. You can get l annelette PJs and nightgowns for all ages. You can buy of the rack, or order in something special just for you. Also you can buy toe socks that come in an array of fabulous colours just right to stimulate one in mid-winter.

Two Seeds recently opened in the former paras shop and is run by a young couple named Chris and Jess. h ey are friendly and very helpful; their cof ee is great and always comes with a smile. Drop in and see for yourselves if their of erings meet your liking.

Remember to use our shopping strip - otherwise it will fade away; our shops rely on us to thrive and l ourish.

ASHBURTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2011

h e last Sunday in February was the appointed day of this year’s Ashburton Festival.

h e theme this year was the circus and a range of skills such as juggling, hula hoop and dancing were displayed and the audience could take part. h is was fun for young and old alike.

h ere were several schools selling goodies such as cakes, mui ns and biscuits.

Many people clearly enjoyed face painting, the music, the sideshows and rides brought in for the day.

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voluntary committee as a non-proi t organisation, which it continues to be to this day. h e City of Whitehorse must be acknowledged for the continued support of the Ballet School, assisting with the provision of various venues for classes throughout the Box Hill area; and the Whitehorse Centre for its Annual Performance.

h e i rst ballet show was held in the Box Hill Town Hall on November 14, 1952. Highlights of the evening were “Woodland Frolics” and “A London Street”, with the tiny students nearly stealing the show. Other items included a demonstration of the “Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet”, a classical item to the music of Chopin, “Trio”, and three divertissements – “Russian Dance”, “Tarantelle” and a very

vivacious “Can-Can”.An extensive wardrobe has been built up over the years,

and for a minimal fee, costumes are hired out to students each year for our annual performance. New costumes are purchased or made, and existing ones altered, restyled and redecorated, with funds raised from the costume levy. h is system greatly reduces the i nancial burden on parents, which could otherwise be enormous.

In 1985, the Box Hill City Ballet Group became the Box Hill Ballet Association Inc., however, the aims remain as envisaged by Mr Billot, Cr McIntyre and the Council 60 years ago: “to practice, appreciate and extend the Art of Ballet in Box Hill”.

Were you a student, teacher, parent, committee member, or associated with the Ballet School in some other way, any time during the past 60 years?

A Gala Night & reunion is planned on Saturday July 23. A free exhibition of photographs, costumes and other memorabilia will be held at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, cnr Station & Combarton streets, Box Hill, Monday July 18–Saturday July 30. If you would like to join the celebrations, please register your interest: email [email protected] or leave a message on 9723 4097.

Box Hill Ballet Turns 60!bymargaretrockow

BALLET IS COMING TO BOX HILL!

h is was the notice displayed in the Box Hill Junior Library by Mr C. P. Billot, the City Librarian and Co-ordinator of Community Activities. Forms were available for those interested, to be returned to the Junior Library.

In April 1951, at a meeting in the West Hall of the Box Hill Town Hall, Cr Ken McIntyre outlined the plans for a ballet school for Box Hill. h e i rst meeting of the Box Hill City Ballet Group was held on May 11 with over 100 people in attendance. Ninety-six members enrolled that night. One month later classes commenced in the Box Hill Tennis Clubrooms in Irving Avenue, Miss Margaret Swan being appointed Principal. By 1952 students numbered 200, with a waiting list for those who couldn’t be accommodated. Eventually classes moved to a larger venue, the West Hall of the Box Hill Town Hall. h e Junior Library (on Bank Street at the rear of the Town Hall) was also used. Mrs Alma Wikman was engaged as the pianiste, a role she held for 20 years.

h e Box Hill City Council paid the i rst week’s salary to Miss Earl & Mrs Wikman, thereafter it was to be run by a

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This is a broad brush of the past as seen through my eyes starting as a 5-year-

old. I remember the Bubbs clearly. here was a cupboard in the corner of the class room set aside to put our lunches. It had that smell of long-times-ago and I hated it. I did not like the teacher either. She used to draw beautiful pictures on the board. My mother was often late picking me up after school so I was to wait in the Bubbs. For some reason I got hold of the chalk duster and cleaned of the drawings. Well, next day there was big trouble and Mum got a serve from the Principal. At least she was never late again. Loneliness came into it and the walk to school from Park Street was a lot for a little chap of ive.

hings improved in the next year. We had slates, slate pencils and colouring books. Slates came with a wooden frame to prevent them from breaking and the pencils had a paper wrapping. A moist rag was also needed. We started to learn to write. he slates had deep scratches as guide lines. Everyone drew a banana in their Pastel Book using Reeves Pastels as well and a bunch of lowers.

I had Miss Platt as a teacher in year 4 and we started using pens and ink.We had an exercise book to write in and a little well of ink that itted into our desk top. It was the time of fancy pencil cases. I had a three decker one of which I was very proud. Miss Pratt had my measure and I started getting top marks. She said to me ‘Freckles are windows to your soul’- what more could I want with my crop of them?

In Grade 5 Miss Butler had the idea of a class play. It was based around Pocahontas, an Indian Girl in the early days of settlement in America. Captain John Smith was to be killed by her father and this was my part, when in rushed Jill Jones as Pocahontas and threw herself across me. I was not up with girls and it came as a shock I still remember.

he State Savings Bank staf came around the school in those days and issued out bank books and we started to save and I am still saving. It was time to go to the Big School, Grades 5 and 6. I had a bicycle by this time and the freedom that goes with it.

he girls played ‘Puss-in-the-Corner’ in the shelter shed and the boys the dangerous game of ‘Saddle-me-Nag’. Also ‘Big Ring’ and ‘Little Ring’ with marbles. Hopscotch and rope skipping were popular with the girls. Fast skipping was called ‘pepper’. Spinning tops were a fashion for boys and girls. Collection cards of all sorts including cricket, football and picture cards were swapped to complete sets. Cards were included in packets of chewing gum.

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Anglican Churches

AnglicAn PArish of Box hill www.anglicansboxhill.org.auSt Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box HillServices: Sunday: 8am Eucharist, 9.30am Choral Eucharist, Sudanese service 1pm. Wednesday: 11am, Friday: 7.30pm.St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill SouthSunday service: 10.30am Eucharist. 3rd Sunday Family & children’s service: 10.30am. Vicar: Rev Derek Jones .9890 2721Hall for hire. Oice: hurs 9.30am - 2.30pm . . 9899 5122

st fAith’s www.stfaiths.org4-8 Charles St, Glen IrisVicar: Rev. Stephen Pash 0403 273 486, 9889 2761Church Oice: Tues & Fri 9am -12 noon . . . . 9889 5086Sunday services 8am and 10am. Labyrinth open daily for individuals to walk. Group walks by booking.

st thoMAs’ BUrWooD www.stthomasburwood.org.auBennettswood Centre: 44 Station St, BurwoodSunday services: 8.15am, 9.45am, 11.30am (Cantonese), 6pm (ESL).Vicar: Rev Chris Appleby . . . . .9808 3250, 0422 187 127

st MAttheW’s

334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal & High St roads)Services: 9.30am Sunday, Holy Communion.Locum Vicar Rev. Len Greenhall, enquiries.. .. .. 0413 874 281

the chUrch of the Ascension www.ascensionchurch.org.auCnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood.Vicar: Rev. Robyn BoydServices: Sunday 8am and 9.30am, with children’s activities.Wednesday 10am followed by study group. Playgroup Friday 9.30am. Phone . . . . . . . . . .9802 4863

st osWAlD’s

96 High St, Glen IrisRev. Ken Hewlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 1125Sunday 8am Eucharist & Breakfast 10am Sung EucharistWednesday 10am Holy Communion

Australian Christian Churches

eDge chUrch MelBoUrne

17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Dufy streets) BurwoodPastor: Danny GuglielmucciService Times: Sunday 10am . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 7466

Baptist Churches

AshBUrton BAPtist chUrch www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev Ken LuscombeSunday morning service: 10am (includes Kids’ Club)hursday evening service: 7.15pm.Phone . . . . 9885 8210 or E: [email protected]

Box hill BAPtist chUrch

Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box HillRevs Anne & Richard MallabyService:10am Sunday. Or pop into the Chapel on Station Gallery at the front of the church - open every day, 9890 1275

BAlWyn BAPtist chUrch

Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills., 9836 9455Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea.

inDonesiAn BAPtist felloWshiP

We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each Sunday at 4.30pm.

crossWAy BAPtist chUrch www.crossway.org.au2 Vision Dve, East Burwood, E: [email protected] Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson . . . . . . . . .9886 3700Sunday morning service & kids church 8.45am, 10.15 & 11.45am. Sunday evening: 6pm.Mandarin Service 9am, Cantonese Service 11amKorean service 1.15pm, Indonesian service 4pm

eAst cAMBerWell BAPtist chUrch

Cnr Highield & Hunter roads, East CamberwellPastor: Murray Hogg . . . . . . 9836 6063, Oice 9830 4842

Local Churches

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Catholic Churches

st BeneDict’s www.saintbenedicts.org.au299 Warrigal Rd, BurwoodPriest: Fr. David TrembleMass 6pm Saturday; 10 am & 5pm Sunday.Daily services at 9am and many parish activities. Information on foyer notice boards or phone . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2492

st scholAsticA’s E: [email protected] Burwood Hwy, BennettswoodMorning service daily, Sunday 9am, 11am & 5.30pmVietnamese Mass 7.15pm the third Saturday of each monthPhone for further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 1006

Christian Science ChurchChurch & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, CamberwellServices: Sunday 10.15am, Wednesday 8pmChurch & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt WaverleyServices: Sunday 9.30am, Wednesday 12.30pm and 8pmAll welcome. Further information. . . . . . . . . .9882 6209

Church of ChristhArtWell

Cnr Milverton St & Highield RdService: Sunday at 10am. Pastor: Anthony Risson. 9889 3484

Mt WAverley

280 Highbury RdWe are a friendly, family centred Church. All age worship on Sundays at 10.30am. For infants: playgroups, creche. For Preps and primary aged children: weekly activity groups including Bible-based stories, gymnastics and craft. Men’s and women’s fellowship groups. Bible study groups for all ages.Interim Pastor: Andrew Boutros. . . . . . . . . . .9808 1613

The New Christian Church426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley, www.newchurch.org.auWe welcome people looking for a new look at the Bible and spirituality. Sunday Service 10.30amSpiritual Growth and discussion groups held regularly.

Minister: Rev Chris Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 2850

Presbyterian Churches

AshBUrton PresByteriAn chUrch

Junction of High Street & High Street Road,(near Warrigal Rd), Ashburton.Sunday service at 10.15am, Sunday school & creche 10.30am.

BUrWooD chinese PresByteriAn chUrch

Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson streets, BurwoodSunday service at 11am.Rev Dr John Elnatan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 7645

Hua En Tang Southern Church

christiAn chinese chUrch

1 Electra Ave, AshwoodEnglish Youth Service: Saturday 7pm, Chinese Service: Sunday 10am, Children Sunday School: Sunday 10amContact homas . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0438-588-308

The Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell7 Bowen St, CamberwellOicers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt 9889 2468Services: 9.30am, 11am & 6pm every Sunday.Sunday School 11am—12.15pm school terms only.

Uniting Churches

AshBUrton Uniting chUrch

3 Ashburn Grove, AshburtonMinister: Rev David Fotheringham . . . . . . . . .9809 179510am Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School.For youth activities and small group programs, contact David.

BUrWooD Uniting chUrch

Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen IrisOice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2284Services: 10am Worship and children’s program10am Worship in the Round 1st & 3rd Sunday every month2pm Korean language service. 8pm Taize service (4th Wed)Hall/rooms available for hire. Contact: Pam . . . .9809 2917

BUrWooD heights

Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood EastMinister: Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke . . . . . . . . .9803 7631 Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service)

glen iris roAD Uniting chUrch & coMMUnity centre

200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris.Minister: Rev David Carter10am Sunday services. Communion and BBQ irst Sunday of the month. Oice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 8219E: [email protected] or www.glenirisuniting.org.au

st JAMes Uniting chUrch

1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill SouthMinister: Rev Paul Voumard10am Sunday service, Communion the irst Sunday each month

st lUke’s Uniting chUrch MoUnt WAverley

94 Essex Rd, Mount WaverleyRev Judith Watkins. Oice 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880Worship and Sunday School 9.30am every SundayFun at Five: 5pm third Sunday of every monthCraft, song and light meal for children, families and people of all ages. Young people (15-30 years) meet informally fortnightly Sunday evenings for discussion and sharing.For details contact David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3630

Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melbourne Inc.)

4 Renown St, Burwood.Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers to our Sunday Service, 10.30am every Sunday. Personal and Spiritual Development classes. Spiritual leader: Cynthia Wilson . .. .. .. .. .. ..9889 [email protected] or www.unitymelbourne.org.au

Wattle Park Chapel234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, email: [email protected]: John Reeder. Services: Sunday morning at 10amSunday at 2pm bilingual service in English and Chinese.Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2728

Local Churches

�1June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin

Community NoticeslocAl chUrches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

Art & crAft, hoBBies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

BoWling clUBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

chilDren’s Activities AnD chilDcAre . . . . . . . 32

coMMUnity & sPeciAl interest groUPs . . . . .33-34

DAnce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

eDUcAtion / self iMProveMent . . . . . . . . . . 35

florAl Art/ gArDening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

frienDshiP AnD Activity groUPs . . . . . . . .37-38

heAlth AnD sUPPort groUPs . . . . . . . . . .38-40

history groUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

MUsic groUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

coMMUnity centres & Activities . . . . . . . .41-43

volUnteering oPPortUnities . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MArkets fetes & festivAls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

coMMUnity shoPPing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Arts & entertAinMent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

• Art & Craft, Hobbies

The Box Hill Community Arts Centre470 Station St, Box HillArt: Painting, Drawing and Ceramic classes ofer an afordable way of tapping into your creativity. Day, evening and weekend classes available.he Centre also has a beautiful art gallery showcasing the work of our many regular users as well as the City of Whitehorse collection and special exhibitions throughout the year.Call 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au for information.

Box Hill Handweavers & SpinnersBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill

We are a non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly to share our knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. We meet Wednesdays and hursdays 10am to 2pm, and Wednesday nights. If you would like to learn more about the group contact Margaret Dimelow . . . . . . . . . .9898 1474

Camberwell Camera Club

RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway 59 K2) Meets 8pm on the fourth Monday of the month.We have interesting speakers, competitions and outings.For more information contact our Publicity OicerGaynore Robson on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9818 6601or visit www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au

Waverley Gem ClubWe are a local club with members from the eastern suburbs, with activities covering a wide range of lapidary interests. We teach gem cutting and silversmithing and a mineral group for those intrigued by the details of crystals and their structure. Our clubrooms in Mt Waverley have facilities for training in our activities, and are open three days and at least one evening each week. Phone Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046 or visit www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home

The Abbey Girls of VictoriaBennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood.A club based around the books of Elsie J. Oxenham, most famously the Abbey series. Like-minded book-a-holics with a love of old school girl novels who enjoy a bit of a chat are invited to meet for lunch, afternoon tea, an interesting activity and some occasional English dancing.Enquiries: Margaret on 9898 4369 or Mandy on 9337 3212

Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry Grouphis is a group of poets with a Christian ethos which meets on the second Saturday of every month from 2–5pm.Members meet to airm each other as poets and to critique each other’s work. Well-known guest poets are often invited to lead poetry workshops with the group. New members always welcome Enquiries: Jean Sietzema-Dickson . . . .9890 5885www.poeticachristi.org.au

Australian Philatelic SocietyMeets bi-monthly at Memorial Homes Hall152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury.Interesting displays at all meetings.Visitors and new members welcome.For more information call John Young . . . . . . .9889 1385

Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria(SFDAV) he society meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton on the 4th Sunday of the month and caters to the needs of folk and decorative artists.Visit www.sfdav.com.au for more information.

The Travelogue Club at CamberwellMeets 2pm last Friday of the month at Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography.Our guest speakers will take you to various parts of the world, visually relating their travel experiences for about one hour.Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7509

Craftworkers Social ClubBurwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, BurwoodBring a craft project, share ideas, techniques and resources and chat over a cup of tea. All skill levels and ages are welcome.Cost: $2.50 a session plus a $7 annual fee.Every 1st, 3rd & 5th (if there is one) Wednesday of the month.Time: 10am–1pm or just come for an hour or two.Enquiries: Burwood Neighbourhood House . . . .9808 6292 or Cathy Weaver (group leader): . . . . . . . . . .9808 4069

The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc.Meets at he Box Hill Community Arts Centre.A warm welcome to all who are interested in stitching to attend one of our meetings. Saturdays 10am–3pm, Wednesday (2nd each month) 11am–3pm, Wednesday (3rd each month)7pm–10pm. Please contact . . . . . . . . . Anne 97283256.


Waverley Arts SocietyMt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley (opposite Mt Waverley Railway Station).Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month (except Dec and Jan).his year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary.At each meeting we have a professional artist demonstrate.We ofer Tuition in Life Drawing, Portraiture, Watercolour, Drawing Fundamentals, Pottery and Decorative Art. Classes also available for children during school term.We also have a Contemporary Art Group (DARE) within the Society. We conduct Outdoor Workshops and have an evening Open Studio where you can ‘do your own thing’.

• Bowling Clubs

Burwood District Bowls ClubMen AnD WoMen WelcoMe

Two sites: grass and synthetic. Coaching available by experienced coaches. Ladies and men’s pennant sides, social bowls, indoor carpet bowls in winterPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 5931

Camberwell Central Bowls ClubCnr Bowen and Trumper streets, CamberwellWe have both regular & occasional bowls activitiesSaturday & Tuesday pennant sides. Free coaching available!We bowl all year round on our two grass greens.Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & other social functions.We are a small friendly club. www.ccbc.candyit.netPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 4456

Ashburton Bowls Club

neW & exPerienceD BoWlers inviteD to Join

1-3 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonPhone Peter . . . . . . . . . 9802 1660 or David 9560 9598

Bennettswood Bowling Club

coMe AnD Join Us

179 Station St, Burwood.Regular Open Days. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4373

• Children’s Activities and Childcare

Camberwell Childcare AssociationCnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd, Camberwell

Activity groUP

Wednesday 12.45pm – 3.15pmCamberwell Childcare Association Inc. is now ofering a supervised Activity Group for toddlers and pre-schoolers.All sessions are run by experienced staf. For enquiries or enrolments phone Anne Marie . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6002

Uniting Care ConnectionsSt James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South (Melway 61 C3)

PlAygroUP

10–11.45am Mondays. Contact Margaret Ashby .. ..9808 5657

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3-year-old - hursday, Friday

4-year-old – Monday, Tuesday WednesdayEnquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4495

Hartwell Occasional CareCnr Milverton and Highield roads, CamberwellSessions: Tues, Wed, hurs, Friday mornings3-year-old: Tue, Friday afternoonsPhone Ros or Jenny on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6622

St Matt’s CatsA christiAn PlAygroUP for cArers AnD tots

St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 334 High St Rd, Ashburtonhursday during school terms from 10.30am–12.30pmEnquiries . . . . . . . . . Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952

Children’s Activities

the Box hill coMMUnity Arts centre

We ofer a wide range of children’s after school programs including drama, pottery, drawing and painting.Phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

Kids Club at St Thomas’St homas’ Anglican Church, 44 Station St, BurwoodEvery hursday, 3.30–6.30pm, $5 per session, dinner included.Suitable for primary school aged children up to Year 6.For more information, contact Heather. . . . . 0416256485.

St Luke’sSt Luke’s Uniting Church,94 Essex Road, Mount WaverleySt Luke’s Pre School . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9807 9710Playgroups at St Luke’s: Melissa . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0409 330 347

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South, Phone . . . . . .9898 8270Childcare and hree-year-old Activity groups· Sessions in a well established Community House,· Small groups (max 12) encouraging individual participation,· Support for gradual separation,· Qualiied local community staf members,hree-year-old activity group: Mondays 9.15–12.15pmChildcare: Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9.15–12.15pm

Community Notices

Box Hill Ballet Association60th Birthday Celebrations

Are you a past student, parent or friend of

Box Hill Ballet? (Formerly Box Hill City Ballet Group)

Register your interest to attend our

60th year reunion celebrations in July.

Send your name and address, and your link with

Box Hill Ballet to [email protected]

www.boxhillballet.com


• Community & Special Interest Groups

Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc.1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn.AIGS is a family history research centre open 5 days a week to both members and visitors. Mon–Wed & Sat 10am-4pm,Tue 7-10pm, Fri 1-4pm. Enquiries . . . . . . . . 9877 3789or email [email protected] or visit www.aigs.org.au

Lions Club of Boroondara CentralClub Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. A group of men and women of varying ages meet over a friendly dinner the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Enjoy fellowship and discussion of community projects. For further information contact Pauline 98360541 or Margaret 0409 389 927.

Camberwell & District National Seniors

neW MeMBers WelcoMe.

Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dve, Kew. Meet at 10am on the 3rd hursday of each month.Meet new friends and enjoy our interesting guest speakers with refreshments. Cost $4. Enquiries: Don . . . . . . .9833 4514

Camberwell City RSL Sub BranchClub rooms are at 403 Camberwell Rd, CamberwellWe meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1.30pm. with very good guest speakers. From May to November, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to the meeting.Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 5580

Crossroads VictoriaBUrWooD heights BrAnch

(Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons)An interdenominational church-based organisation providing leisure activities for people with disabilities meets at Burwood Heights Uniting Church 3rd Saturday of each month.Enquiries: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9239 2500

Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (afectionately known as MASH) A group of like-minded people “like you and me” serving our local community. Regular Tuesday evening meetings held at the Box Hill Institute.For more details contact Jenny . . . . . . . . . 0407 689 777

3WBC: 94.1 FMWhitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune in to 94.1FM 3WBC for the best locally based information and music programs. Free publicity for local non-profit organisations. Contact us for an on-air interview or to promote your meetings, functions and activities.Become a sponsor/member/presenter/volunteer.Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9285 4846, Fax 9285 4849Email [email protected] or visit 3wbc.org.au

Golden Days Radio 3GDR 95.7 FMIf you enjoy the nostalgic sound of music from the ’30s to the ’60s, then tune in 7.30am–11pm daily. Check the program guide online at www.3gdr.asn.au or in he Age Green Guide.

Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus ClubManchester Unity Hall, 8 Main Street, Blackburn. (Melway 47 K12) Meets 1st hursday of the month, 10am–12noon.New members always welcome at our very friendly club for ladies semi or full retirees. We have interesting speakers, theatre mornings, ilm/luncheon mornings, outings, monthly luncheons and cofee mornings. Give our friendly club a try. Phone President Yvonne Roy . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 4316

Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc.St James Uniting Church Hall, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth.Meets 10am–12noon on the 1st Friday of the month. We have entertaining and informative guest speakers at each meeting. We also go on group day-tours, to “ilm and lunch” at the Balwyn Palace Cinema, to shows at the Whitehorse Centre, and to the Box Hill RSL for bistro lunches.If you are retired or semi-retired and would like new opportunities to broaden your horizons and make new friends then we would be very pleased to welcome you.For further information phone: Eamonn Ryan .. .. ..9898 5647

Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc.he Whitehorse Club, 298-336 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East (Melway 62 B7).Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 9.45am–12noon.New members always welcome. A very friendly club for male or female semi or full retirees. We enjoy monthly speakers, theatre trips, outings, dine-outs and many special interest groups. Easy parking, or catch the 75 tram. Lots of fun, so give us a try! Phone president Beverley Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7137.

Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn SouthInala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth.Meets 4thWednesday of each month from 1.15–3pmOur club provides opportunity for social contact and friendship, catering for retirees, men and women.We have a guest speaker at each meeting followed by afternoon tea. We also arrange lunches, trips and tours.New members and guests are always welcome.For further information phone Barry Cairns . . . 9803 3130.

Combined Probus Of Whitehorse Inc.Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest HillMeets 1st Monday of each month, 10am–12noon. Easy access parking. We are a small and very friendly club and welcome new members. We have interesting and informative speakers at meetings, a range of social activities which include day outings, theatre trips, dine-outs, card afternoons for Solo and 500 and also enjoy fun illed get-aways to interesting places.If you would like to come along to see us for yourself, please contact either president, Margaret Edgington . . 9884-8482or membership secretary, Evelyn O’Keefe . . . . 9762-2468

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Women FreemasonsHave you ever wondered what Freemasons do or what Freemasonry is about? Freemasonry is an honorable, charitable organisation, supporting the community and ofering personal development to men and women members. To belong does not require a prior association only a willingness to contribute. If you would like to ind out more on how you can become part of an equal fraternity, contact Mrs Philippa Bailey, Public Relations Oicer, Australian Federation, International Order of Co-Freemasonry “Le Droit Humain”. Phone Philippa, 9876 3592 or email: [email protected]

The Australian Shareholders AssociationWheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully roads, Wheelers Hill. Monash Group meets Feb–Nov, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am.he Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), a not-for-proit organisation, has been protecting and advancing the rights of shareholders in Australian listed companies since 1960. With a focus on good company performance and governance, the ASA has been successful in raising the standard of corporate behaviour in Australia.he ASA is also a strong campaigner for improving the inancial knowledge of members and shareholders generally. We provide access to value for money, independent education seminars and workshops. Most meetings we have a guest speaker, speaking on investment topics.Visitors welcome. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 7166

Probus Club of Chatham (cAMBerWell AnD Districts)

Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10am at the Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen Street, Camberwell.Our mixed club ofers a range of interesting speakers and a variety of activities and outings. We pride ourselves on being a very welcoming club and very supportive to new members.here is no joining fee, the annual subscription is $40.Contact Secretary, Judith Clarke on . . . . . . . .9885 1444

Men’s Probus Club of GlenferrieMeets at 10am–noon on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Kew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd Kew.Each month there are interesting speakers and many activities to choose from, plus lots of social events with like-minded members. Joining fee $40.New members are welcome. Come and visit us this month. Enquires Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0417554841

Probus Club of Ashburton Inc.Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ashburton Bowling Club, 1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. Easy parking.A warm, friendly, club of 17 years with an emphasis on fellowship. Enquiries from recently retired or semi-retired men & women are welcome. We have excellent guest speakers, lunches, social events, holidays, day trips and special interest groups. Enquiries Bob Flanagan, membership oicer . . . . . . . . .9822 2064

Waverley Kiwanis Club

A coMMUnity service clUB

Meets 7pm at Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd Syndalhe Club meets for dinner on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of the month. Enquires to Stephen Greene . . . . 0408 357 050

Association of Independent RetireesMelBoUrne eAstern BrAnch

he Association of Independent Retirees is an Australia-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for people who are fully or partially self-funded in retirement.he Melbourne Eastern Branch meets at 10am on the 1st Friday of the month (except January) in the Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. here is a guest speaker at each meeting. Visitors are welcome.For details phone . . . . . . . . . . 9874 3143 or 9894 1989.

Association of Independent Retirees

MelBoUrne soUth eAst BrAnch

Meets 2nd Monday each month at 2pm. Odd months Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel 61E2); even months Alvie Hall, cnr High Street Rd & Alvie Rd, Mt Waverley (Mel 61D11). Membership is open to any retired person who is self-funded or receives a partial government pension. he Association is non-party political and is stafed by volunteers.Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9803 4563 or 9807 7663

Community Notices


Education / Self Improvement

Computer Savvy Seniors

Are yoU interesteD in leArning coMPUter BAsics?

A peer training program for seniors- no experience required. You will be matched with a peer trainer who will start with absolute basics, teach you about word processing and about using the internet and email. Training is free and can be held at a Boroondara library, in an aged care facility or your home.For information contact Ellen Caswell . . . . . . .9278 4674or email [email protected]

Broadband For SeniorsSamarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk – a joint initiative between the Federal Government and NEC – for anyone over 50 years who is interested in learning new technology to stay in touch with friends and family. h e kiosk is free of charge with volunteers providing initial tutoring and then assistance as users become more coni dent. h e kiosk operates Tuesdays 10am to noon, Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm and Saturdays 10am to noon. Bookings are essential.Call to make an appointment . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9885 0062

Baha’i Community Of BooroondaraPO Box 32 East Kew, 3102

trAnQUility Zone:

Every Sunday at 11am.

Venue: Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Spend some time to let go of the activities and demands of the week and regain focus and strength for the new week to come. Rel ect on inspirational and uplifting words accompanied with beautiful and soothing music to relax the body, centre the mind and refresh the spirit.Admission is free and all are welcome. . . . . . . .9815 2020

SOUL FOOD

1st Sunday of each month at 10.30am.Village Roadshow h eatrette, Melbourne State Library,Entry 3, LaTrobe St, (Parking available on LaTrobe St)An opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and rel ect on dif erent themes. Soul Food features music, audio-visual pieces and inspirational readings from various faiths: indigenous, ancient and modern from the north, south, east and west. Soul Food is a free community event open to all. We invite you to take some time out and join us.

inforMAtion night - introDUction to the BAhA’i fAith

Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, HawthornCome along for a relaxing Friday evening. Learn more about various aspects of the Baha’i Faith, an opportunity to ask questions and browse the selection of books and gifts.Admission is free and all are welcome . . . . . . . .9815 2020

• Dance

Scottish Country Dancing

Box hill AnD District scottish society

Hartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highi eld Rd & Milverton St, Hartwell. (Melway 60 E5) No. 75 Tram, Stop 53We meet every Tuesday evening March–NovemberBeginners, 7pm–7.45pm. Mixed 8pm–10pm.Social dance night every 4th Tuesday.Admission by donation, $7. People can come alone, with a partner or in a group and of any nationality with no, little or much dancing background. Wear a pair of l at, soft shoes.Please ring Susie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9459 8503

Scottish Country Dancing

DeePDene scottish coUntry DAncers

Paton Memorial Hall, 958 Burke Rd, Deepdene(Melway 45 K7, parking of Dale St)Classes every Monday 8pm to 10pm,Learn dances in class and then enjoy our Social Dances held on 2nd Saturday of each month from March to December inclusive. Come along and see what we do and have a goat an inexpensive, fun, social activity that is good for youPlease ring Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2546

Welsh Dance ClassesChrist Church Hall, 1 h e Ave, Surrey Hills (Melway 46 H11)2pm–4.30pm on Sunday afternoons once a month.Admission by donation, $5.For information on the forthcoming sessionscontact Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9878 2414

Dance for FitnessBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box HillMondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pmHave fun and get i t at the same time! A low impact dance class for those who are looking for an informal dance class or simply don’t like the gym. Enrolments essential. Please phone . . . . . . 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

Round DancingLearn to dance individual steps, then put them together to dance round the room. 7.30pm every Friday at Forest Hill. Singles, couples and seniors welcome. Phone Fiona, 9802 5087or visit www.home.vicnet.net.au/~wrag

Box Hill Ballet Association Inc.A non-proi t, community based organisation providing classesin Classical ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, Folk and Wu Tao.Classes are held in the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, and “h e Studio” (h e Median Strip, Whitehorse Rd, opposite Box Hill Town Hall). Students accepted from 4 years. Adult classes also available. A happy, friendly and welcoming school, proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse.Enquiries . . . . . . 94343368 or visit www.boxhillballet.com

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Community Notices


• Floral Art / Gardening

Ashburton Floral Art GroupDeMonstrAtions, helPfUl hints AnD frienDshiP

Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove, AshburtonMeets 3rd Monday of the month at 12.30pm until November.Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session.Contact Hazel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4462

Box Hill Floral Art GroupPavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse roads)Meets 1st hursday of the month at 11am, demonstrations at 1pm.We welcome everyone to come and join us at our regular workshops and enjoy free demonstrations by leading loral artists.Garden Group 3rd Tuesday at 10am. Enquiries, 9808 6080

Camellia VictoriaEast Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd, East Burwood.Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (March–November) at 8pmVisit www.camelliasvic.org.au

Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria Inc.Knoxield Church of Christ Hall, Scoresby Road2nd Saturday of the month (except Jan. & Jul.) at 2.30pmA specialist society in the cultivation =of Chrysanthemums, primarily to exhibition standards, but also for table decoration and cut garden lowers. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . 9898 5458

Waverley Garden Club Floral Art GroupMt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7.45pmFloral Workshops- Come and enjoy a free demonstration by a leading loral art designer. Join us at our regular workshop and gain experience to make your own arrangements. Prospective new members are always welcome. For further information please contact Elizabeth, 9560 4804 or Maree, 9887 2074

Waverley Garden ClubWaverley Community Centre, Miller Cres, Mt WaverleyCome to our meetings and enjoy guest speakers, trading table and a friendly atmosphere. We meet at 8pm on the 1st Friday of the month. For further details . . . . . . . . . .9807 3507

Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburnhe club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1.30pmCall Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 6448

Camberwell Morning Garden Club‘Chambly’, 405 Camberwell Rd, CamberwellMeets 2nd hursday of every month Feb–Nov at 9.45am for to 12noon to hear expert speakers on a range of topics about gardening, morning tea and meet like minds.Membership is open to all; an annual subscription is $10. he Club also organises interesting day trips during the year.For further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9890 7878

Power Talk International

PersonAl DeveloPMent

POWERtalk International (formerly Toastmistresses) can help you increase your self conidence in speaking efectively in public, giving presentations as well as developing leadership skills. Our club ofers a supportive and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow. We meet at 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Balwyn. Visitors will be welcomed at our friendly club. Enquiries to Margaret . . . . . . . .9857 7813

Glen Iris ToastmastersA new local Toastmasters club meets at the Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris.Improve your communication and leadership skills, whether for work or social. More info: Anna Vandenberg, 9839 4195or Mike McNamara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 509048

Boroondara ToastmastersBoroondara Toastmasters Club promotes conidence and self-development through the medium of public speaking.Meets at Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood (Melway 60 H6)1st and 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.45pmEnquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 8061Visit www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/

University of the Third Age

(U3A) hAWthorn, A coMMUnity self-helP orgAnisAtion

26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris (formerly Glen Iris Bowling Club)he University of hird Age (U3A) Hawthorn is a community self-help organisation, which provides a range of educational and creative courses based in Boroondara for retired and semi-retired people. here are no entry qualiication requirements, no exams and no formal certiicates. Currently there are approximately 90 courses and activities ofered over a broad range of topics such as history, current afairs, modern languages and science or practical skills such as jewellery making, painting and Tai Chi. Courses are conducted during the daytime, Monday to Friday. U3A Hawthorn supports itself mainly through a low annual membership fee that entitles members to attend as many activities as practical.For more information on courses and enrolment, phone . . . . . . . 9821 0282, 10.30am–1.30pm weekdays, or visit www.u3ahawthorn.org.au

Centre for Child and Family Development Camberwell

Director: Ruth Schmidt Nevenformerly Chief Psychotherapist Royal Children's Hospital

The Clinic offers:

•Under Fives Counselling•Adolescent Counselling•Parent/Family Consultation•Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for emotional, social and behavioural problems

Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates

Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422

www.childandfamily.com.au

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Community Notices


• Friendship and Activity Groups

Fitness and Fun296 High St, Ashburton

greAt WAys for over 50s to enJoy their DAy

Ashburton Support Services ofers activities to keep it while having fun. hese activities are for seniors, 55 years and over. So if you have made a New Year’s resolution to improve your itness level come along, join in, have fun and make new friends in a welcoming environment.Early Bird Exercises, Monday, 9.30am–10.30amGentle Exercises to music, Monday 11am–12noonLine Dancing, Tuesday sessions, 9am–10am & 10am–11amBallroom Dancing, Tuesday, 11am–12noonSteady on Your Feet (falls prevention exercise program) Wednesdays 10.30–12noonTai Chi, Friday, 2 sessions, 1.30pm–2.30pm & 2.30pm–3.30pmPhone Fay on 9885 3815 to book for an activity or enquire about other programs/activities at Ashburton Support Services. www.ashburtonsupport.org.au

Camberwell Senior Citizens405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.For information phone the club Mon & hurs on 9882 6947 or Debbie Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3019

Life Activities Club, BalwynGeneral meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of June, August, October and December at the Baptist Church Hall, 136 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn.A social club and meeting place for active people in retirement that ofers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of interesting and enjoyable activities. Phone . . . . .9857 7128

Burwood Community CentreBurwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, BurwoodWe are open from 1.30pm–3.30pm every Wednesday.Company and entertainment in a caring atmosphere. All Welcome. For information call Dorothy horpe on 9808 2200

Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Monday–hursday, 9.30am–3pmOpen to senior citizens over the age of 55. Activities include carpet bowls, cards (Solo and 500), craft, table tennis, snooker and scrabble. Monthly outings. Phone . . . . . . .9807 7003

Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc.Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box HillMonday: Gentle exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm, ($3 per book)Tuesday: Chinese MahJongWednesday: snooker, Chinese MahJonghursday: snookerFriday: cards, snooker, concert or speakers (cost $3)Lunch in the dining room Monday – Friday at 12noonAnnual Subscription: $8Enquiries: Hon. Sec. Shirley Crossley. . . . . . . .9890 4979

Golden Wattle Day ClubEast Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve, East MalvernEvery hursday at 10am. Golden Wattle Day Club attracts about 40 regular members from Ashburton, Ashwood, Burwood, and Glen Iris, as well as East Malvern. New members are very welcome. Contact Pat . . . . . .9807 4994

Monash Croquet ClubElectra Community Centre, Electra Ave, AshwoodSocial and competitive play in a friendly atmosphere.Lessons for beginners. Please phone Jean, 9803 3433 or E: [email protected] or visit www.croquetvic.asn.au

Burwood RSL11 Hyslop St, Burwood Mondays & hursdays from 12noon – 4pm for social snooker games. Competition Billiards and snooker on Tuesdays.Visitors and new members welcome. Club phone: 9889 6283Club secretary Damian Willcox, 9809 5502 or 0403 920 790

Burwood Country Women’s AssociationPresbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Ashburton. Ph. Amanda Williams 9568 1682 (not Mon or Wed)

War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ AssociationBurwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts, Burwood, 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm.We have a variety of speakers, demonstrations and outings.Contact helma Dalrymple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 5568 or Noni Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7458

Boroondara Life Activities ClubSalvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell.Monday: table tennis, swimming, card games (Solo), billiardsTuesday: card games (Bolivia)Wednesday: golf, luncheon (1st of the month)hursday: table tennis, scrabble (1st and 3rd of the month)Friday: dancing, day tripsEvery six weeks: Dine Out.Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 7458 or 9836 8027

Nieuw Holland Social Clubfor DUtch sPeAking Persons AnD their PArtners

A group for 50+ meets every hursday morning in the Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, “he Pines”, at Central Rd, Blackburn (A few minutes from the station.)Weekly meetings 9.30am-1.15pmFor more information phone Inge Van Hoek . . .9877 1523

Burwood Evening VIEW Club

voice, interests AnD eDUcAtion of WoMen

Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill South, for dinner and a guest speaker. Come along and meet new friends and enjoy our interesting speakers. Visitors welcome.For more information call heresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867

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BingoSt Scholastica’s Community Centre 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood. Every Tuesday. Open 6pm eyes down 7pm–9.30 pm. $3 books all night, 3 sessions. Min $30 games prize. Jackpot $500 - $2000. BYO nibbles, or hot snacks available. Ph 9808 1006 or 0410 141 209. Proceeds to the parish.

Home League (Women’s Group)

the sAlvAtion ArMy cAMBerWell corPs

7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell (Melway 59 K3)We invite you to Home League, an oasis for women of all ages. Our group ofers enlightenment, encouragement and teaches us to search for the deeper meaning of life. Meetings are varied with speakers, bus trips, brunches and musical mornings. We ofer faith and hope in a practical way. hursday: morning tea from 10am, meeting at 10.30am. Cost: $1 a week.Contact Jane 0414 451 228 or he Corps 9889 2468.

• Health and Support Groups

OverEaters Anonymous

Do yoU hAve A ProBleM With fooD?

Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Melway 82 A1)Overeaters Anonymous meets each Saturday, 8.30am–10amMeetings are free and there are no weigh-ins.For more information . . . . . . . 5986 2768 or 9874 5527

Parkinson’s Victoria Inc.

cAMBerWell sUPPort groUP

Meets at 10am on the last Monday of each month at St Mark’s Church Hall, corner Burke & Canterbury roads, Camberwell.For information contact Ruth Harrop . . . . . . .9889 3499

Require Adult Day Care?

DAy cAre centre for DeMentiA sUfferers

Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, AshburtonDementia is a term used to describe an illness which can afect a person’s memory, intellect and personality. We ofer professional care and encouragement and an interesting variety of activities. Enquiries to the manager . . . . . . .9885 6426

Al-Anon

sUPPort groUP for fAMily AnD frienDs of Alcoholics

Meets every Monday at 10.30am in the hall at the rear of Wesley Uniting Church cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill.

Free MeditationBurwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood. Meditation is a simple & efective process. Monday 10–11am, Tuesday 7.30–8.30pm, during school terms.

Burwood Ladies Social Group. Looking for something to do? Come and meet new people and plan outings over tea or cofee. Fortnightly Tuesday at 1pm.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9808 6292

PADA

PAnic & Anxiety DisorDers AssociAtion victoriA

PADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual and group counselling for all anxiety disorders is provided by experienced and caring psychologists. Specialist child psychologists are available for children and young people. For a free information brochure or for further information, please ring PADA on 9889 7355

Tai Chi ClassesAt Ashburton Support Services. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, Advanced Group, Intermediate Group, Beginners Group for Arthritis. $4 per session. For details call Jenni . . .9885 3815

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic)

oBsessive coMPUlsive & Anxiety DisorDer sUPPort groUP

Boroondara Community Health Centre,378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn (old Post Oice Building next to the Town Hall).Enter of Kent St. (Melway 45 D10)Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.Support Group for suferers of Obsessive Compulsive, Panic, Social Anxiety & Generalised Anxiety Disorders. Also Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Phobias and related stress and depression. Family members & carers are welcome. Support groups also in other areas & a social group and pen pal service available.Further details phone oice: 9886 9233, Helpline: 9886 9377 or email: [email protected].

Warm Water Exercise Classes

MUlgrAve–MonAsh self helP groUP

Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East.Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group holds warm water exercise classes under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist. Presently there are three classes each Monday and hursday evening. For further information phone . . . . . .9801 4758

Personal Helpers and Mentors ProgramLevel 1 / 12 Hamilton Place, Mt WaverleyPHAMS Monash provides community-based outreach support for people who are living with a mental illness and reside in the City of Monash. he program is delivered by Prahran Mission and aims to build on people’s existing strengths and increase personal capacity and self reliance, in areas such as:• maintaining or acquiring independent living skills• help with accessing transport• support to access other local services• support to access community activities and courses.Agencies and GPs or other services are welcome to refer people and interested people are also encouraged to self refer. he program is free, open-ended and sets goals to measure aspirations with outcomes. Phone . . . . . . . . . .9807 1846

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Kara House Outreach ServiceKara House is a Domestic Violence Support Agencyproviding support to women and women with children, experiencing domestic violence. Kara House also provides specialised support to women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. For assistance please phone 9877 9711

Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally

(T.O.W.N.) ClubEley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Melway 61 H5)Friendly Weight Loss Support. Over 300 clubs Victoria wide for over 40 years, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help you. Encouragement in the form of monetary and button rewards for weight loss.We meet Mondays, 9.30am–11.30am.For information phone Rene Gale. . . . . . . . . .9874 4043

Boroondara Lupus Support GroupBalwyn Library meeting room.Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at 1.30pm.his group is for people living with Lupus and associated auto-immune conditions.It also welcomes their family support members and friends into the group. here are regular guest speakers and the group provides information support and seminars for our members. Arthritis Victoria (which is the oicial organisation for Lupus Victoria) also provides ongoing advice, support and speakers. he meetings are free and afternoon tea is provided. For further information please contact:Maggie Kandi on 9817 2316 or [email protected] Clare Hopkins on 9809 4998 or [email protected]

Seniors RegisterMonAsh volUnteer resoUrce centre

A Seniors Register, which is a joint initiative between Monash Volunteer Resource Centre, the City of Monash and the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley police, has commenced in the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley areas.Contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre. . . 9562 0414

MS Support Group

the Well WoMen’s groUP

Burwood Neighbourhood House.Meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon.We provide a safe, understanding, nurturing and empowering environment where women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis can explore diferent natural approaches to wellness. If you would like to join us, phone Jenni . . . . . . . 0425 740 927

Healthy Bones Group

the soUth eAst MelBoUrne osteoPorosis sUPPort groUP

We ofer information and support through newsletters and meetings every second month.If you can’t attend meetings (held at Mt Waverley Youth Centre) you can be involved by registering for the newsletter.For information on this friendly and informative group, ring Carole on 95688727 or email: [email protected]

Health for Life CoursesAll courses are conducted by qualiied professionals. Over the coming year courses commencing include: Massage, Sleeping Solutions, Anxiety Management, Anger Management, Gentle Exercise for Seniors (ongoing through the year), Yoga (through the school term), Walking Group (ongoing through the year), Reducing Road Rage. Costs vary. Our quality courses are afordable and aim to support people in managing their health and well being.

MAssAge service At Box hill hosPitAl.

Health Promotion ofer Massage herapists at reduced costs: 1 hour $50, $45 Conc., ½ hour $35, $30 conc.Work cover: $44.80 initial consultation, $30.10 standard consultation.

give UP sMoking

Eastern Health has established Tobacco-free clinics at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals to help assist give up smoking. hey are run by specially trained staf who will work with you to speciically tailor a program to meet your needs.

For further information about the courses go to the website at:www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtmlOr contact the Health Promotions Unit . . . . . .9895 4947

Men’s GroupA Men’S SUPPOrt GrOUP

Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at Camcare in Camberwell. Men’s Groups encourage men of all kinds and ages to discuss issues such as relationships, fathering, personal growth, work stress and health in supportive, conidential and friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation.Contact Des 0402 522 261 or email [email protected]

COULD MEALS ON WHEELS BE OF HELP

TO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW?

Ashburton Support Services delivers

Meals On Wheels to the area of

Boroondara bounded by Warrigal Rd,

Gardiners Creek, Burke Rd,

Camberwell Rd and Toorak Rd—

each day Monday to Friday.

Hot fresh soup, a hot main course and

a dessert al-ways provides a delightful

repast. Frozen meals are provided for

weekends and holiday periods.

If such a service would make your life

easier and more enjoyable, please

telephone 9885 6443 to learn more.

Meals on Wheels

Ashburton Support Services

Ph: 9885 6443

296 High St

Ashburton, 3147


Here2Help PetsPower Neighbourhood House on Tuesday and Wednesday.A free pet support program for older people and people with a disability in Ashwood and Chadstone. Get help with dog walking, pet grooming and cage cleaning. Call Leonie on 9807 8789 email [email protected]

Betting On A Better Life!New MonashLink Community Health projectDo you live in the Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area? Are you concerned about yours or someone else’s gambling? Like to participate in this project in any way? Activities include community education forums, storytelling and digital stories project, world dance sessions, games afternoons…and more! Contact Judy Avisar on 0426 245 897 or 1300 552 509 or [email protected]

• History Groups

Burwood History GroupMeets at the former Burwood State School, 172 Burwood Hwy, Burwood. First Wednesday of each month at 1.30 pmA book on the history of the Burwood State School isavailable for $10 from the Group.For more information contact Valma Fell . . . . .9808 5482

Box Hill Historical Society Inc.Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North.Meets 3rd hursday of each month (from Feb–Nov) at 8pmArchives open at rear of Box Hill Town Hall each Tuesday 11am - 4pm & 1st Saturday of the month 10am–12noon.Further details/enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9285 4808

Waverley Historical Society IncorporatedIf you have a question about the history of the Waverley area,you are welcome to visit our rooms in Mt Waverley on a Wednesday afternoon. For information about meetings and membership, phone the secretary . . . . . . . . . .9544 8792Email: [email protected] or visit www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic

Whitehorse Historical SocietyLocal History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum,Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7.General meeting 1.30pm, June 11. Launch of Pat Richardson’s book ‘Spiders in the Loo’. AGM 1.30pm, Saturday August 13.Enquiries to local history room .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9873 4946.

Music & Theatre Groups

Treble TonesestABlisheD lADies choir seeks neW MeMBers

Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wednesday mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do.Contact musical director Lorraine Pollard. . . . 9807 5936

Bentleigh Organ ClubCoatesville Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Rd, East BentleighMonday June 6th, 8pm–10.30pm, includes supper.Guest artist: Ken Laybourne, renowned keyboard player, noted as an all-round entertainer. Ken plays all types of music for sing-a-longs as well as tips for amateur performers. Admission $5 members, $10 non-members. Visitors always welcome.Contact Jenny and Clif Restarick . . . . . . . . . .9528 2539

Sing Australia ChoirCamberwell Baptist Church, cnr Riversdale Rd & Wills St, Camberwell Junction. Sing Australia Choir is a community-based choir. Rehearsals are on Tuesday mornings from 10am-noon. Cost: $6, plus membership. No auditions, just singing fun. Contact Wendy 9886 9405 or www.singaustralia.com.au

Oakleigh City BandA brass band in the City of Monash. Players of all ages and experience welcome. Instruments and tuition available. Phone Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 9624

Box Hill Community Arts Centre Community Choir470 Station St, Box HillOur choir meets on Sundays, 2 – 4pm in Arbour Hall.No experience needed– just a desire to sing as part of a community choir. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, variety of songs and a cup of tea! Enrolments essential: $54 per term. Please phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

Scotsglen Singers Inc.We are an all-female community choir who entertain shut-in folk and raise money for a charity. We rehearse every hursday afternoon in Glen Waverley and perform regularly in the local area. he ability to read music is useful but not essential. We sing in two/three parts and currently are particularly seeking singers in the lower parts.For information contact Elizabeth Adnams . . . .9807 6472

Hartwell Players Inc. Community TheatreNew members always welcome.We are a genuine community theatre, anyone may join. here is much more to us than performing! As a community-focussed theatre company, we also encourage involvement from people with an interest in the technical aspects (lighting, stage management, sound), front-of-house component (hospitality, ticket box and ushering) and production (programme design, poster art, sets, props and costumes). Please contact the Secretary Joanne Watt on 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481 or email [email protected].

Community Notices

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41June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin

BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Ph: �808 ��

So much under one roof-something for all

1 Church Street Burwood �1��

Short Courses/Activities June/July 2011

PLAYGROUP & MOTHER’S GROUPS - VACANCIES 2/3 hour sessions am or pm Mon

– Friday

Large backyard with large shade trees, lots of equipment, cubby and covered sandpit

area. Lots of toys.

GROOMING for SUCCESS Learn all the techniques for presenting yourself when

applying for your job. For women who are looking at returning to work. Do you want to

learn the tips to update yourself? Come along! Tues �1 June 1.00 – �.�0pm

WORD OF MOUTH PRESENTATION try Bring your friends or neighbours !

Free tastings & product samples. Take home lots of samples!

Wed �� June 1.�0pm – �.�0pm *Please ring for more details and to book.

Community Talks with Afternoon Tea 1.�0 am We offer the community Information & Support

Tues 28 June Stroke - What a stroke is? What to do if someone has a stroke?

How to recognise the early warning signs of stroke ?

How to prevent a stroke ! Learn more over a cuppa

HEALTH & WELLBEING Bookings essential *Qualified Instructors.

Pilates pm Yoga am/pm New Beginners Class, YOGA- Friday 9.30am

Strength Training – Tue/Thurs Tai Chi - Thurs Balance for Seniors - Tues Zumba Gold for Seniors Friday MASSAGE - Shiatsu Massage, Reflexology appt required.

Book a Crystal Relaxation Session to relieve your stress Tue /Thurs *Free Meditation

The Happiness Club Guest Speaker – “Postive Ageing” with Health Aspects 7.00pm Wed 3rd Aug

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY BUS TRIPS- from $1� THURS 10:00 am SHARP!

Enjoy social outings to different venues. 1� Jun – Stonehouse Galley, Warrandyte 3rd Thurs in month. �1 July – Monbulk Winery, Monbulk/Silvan Please book to ensure your seat on the bus! . *Volunteer licence Driver required, Can you help?

Burwood Girls Social Group - go on outings to movies, coffee trips or lunch at “the house”Craft Group - 1st & 3rd Wed of the month 10:00am Bring your craft project, sew laugh & coffee

SCRABBLE Wed 10.00amBoroondara TOASTMASTERS, 1ST & 3RD Thurs in the Month 7:30 pm

Computers Ongoing Classes Small lab of 5 *Free Internet for Seniors Beginners, Word, Excel, Intro to MYOB, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB payroll, Power Point, Internet/e-mail

Workshops in: Mobile phone, Twitter, Facebook, Defragging, Digital CamerasHow to Buy and Sell on eBay, Budgeting Day & Evening classes available only $10 hour

Other ACTIVITIES Armchair Movies, Book Club. Community Roast Lunches, Ikebana, Mandala, Cooking classes. Lone parents Grp, Women’s Wellness Group(MS), Breast Cancer Support Group

Info & Bookings PH: �808 �� Office Hrs 10.00 am – 3.00pm or leave us a message

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Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre49 Ashburn Grove, AshburtonEnglish As A Second Language: Improve your conidence and skills in the English Language.Computer Training: A range of fee-for-service classes ofered.Horticulture Course: Sustainable gardening and developing your own herb and vegetable garden (qualiied horticulturalist).Certiicate III Aged Care, Certiicate III Home and

Community Care: Nationally recognised qualiication.Leisure Classes: Yoga, mosaics, pilates, zumba, mandala workshops, French and Italian for travellers.Mens Do It Yourself Group: Meets every hursday 10.30am-2.30pm. A supportive group for men to work on woodworking projects, DIY jobs and creative hobbies. Call Sue on 9885 9401.Community Support Services For Over 55’s

Shopping Service to Chadstone every Friday and he Glen or Forest Hill on Monday, Tuesday. Dinner Dates every 4th Tuesday – visit local restaurants in our Community Bus.For a details of our activities, email: [email protected] or phone 9885 9401

Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre34 Amaroo St, ChadstoneOur centre has a wide range of programs on ofer that include Kids Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Community Lunch, Family Violence Support Group, Occasional Child Care, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, ESL, Ballroom Dancing, Creative Writing, Homework Support Group and much more. Programs will be mailed out on request. Our premises are wheelchair friendly and we welcome all people, with no exceptions.We also ofer the services of a Justice of the Peace.

Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2625 or 9807 0570

Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery94A High St, Glen Iris, near Ashburton & Glen Iris train stations.Classes: Chinese calligraphy, Tai Chi, Mandarin, lower arrangement, vegetarian cooking and children’s meditation. Call 9813 8922 or email: [email protected] more information please go to www.chungtai.org.au

Community Centres & ActivitiesBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellWe ofer day and evening courses for adults and children

For details and enrolments please ring the oice on 9889 0791, email us at [email protected] or check out our website www.bowenstreet.org.au

Box Hill Community Arts Centre470 Station St, Box Hill www.bhcac.com.auWe ofer a range of art and lifestyle courses for adults and children at low cost. Classes include: Introduction to Drawing, Acrylics and Oils for Beginners, Fun and Functional Ceramics, Pot Luck Pottery, Dance for Fitness, Hatha Yoga, Community Choir and more. Call 9895 8888 for information.

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South

Weekdays

Exercises with weights, watercolour painting, individual computer classes, EBay workshops, gardening, slow walkers group, community lunches, cryptic crosswords for beginners, what to do with your digital camera photos, English as a second language, aerobic classes, mobile phone training for seniors, craft, morning childcare, Friday morning playgroup, mums and babies and three year old kinder group. Weeknights

Pilates, Spanish, watercolour painting, book club, yoga, yoga for over 50s, French , self help folk art and oil painting groupWeekends

Pilates, Japanese children’s activity group, writers group, and Sunday excursions. Room hire available. New programs each term. Contact us for your copy today! Oice hours 9am–2pm school terms. Visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhsnhPhone . . . . . 9898 8270 or email: [email protected]

Venue for hireSt Scholastica’s community centre, a great venue in a great location venue for hire. Jenny Williams, . .. .. .. .. 0448 040 111

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Lately we have been reminded by media

reports of the rising cost of living in Australia. Utility and grocery bills, petrol; the list goes on. One fact doesn’t change and that is the variety, great bargains and friendly service at your local Salvos opportunity store.hank God for the Salvos, as

they say; they are always there to help those who need them the most. Five years ago this noble charity organisation traded as the Salvation Army Family Store, now they are simply called Salvos’ Stores with more than 200 stores Australia-wide. Proceeds from the sale of new and pre-loved goods directly beneit the needy.

We welcome the new Salvo’s shop at 203 High Street, Ashburton. Situated in a busy shopping precinct, close to Ashburton Community Centre, with ample car parking, it is a handy shopping destination. he camaraderie which exists among the employees is truly infectious. Jef greets customers with a warm, welcoming smile and takes an intense interest in his frontline position as cashier.

I couldn’t help but feel reinvigorated and positive when I met store manager Sam Nicholls. He supervises and directs the sorting of new and second-hand goods arriving at the shop daily. “here is always demand for new volunteers,” Sam says, “our shop relies on people from all walks of life donating some of their time. We don’t accept furniture, but anyone wanting to buy furniture can drop in at our Oakleigh branch (50 Atherton Rd). You never know what you will ind at one of our stores,” concludes the Ashburton Salvos team leader.he shop is open Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm and Sat 9am–5pm. Every Tuesday is pensioner discount day. Welfare recipients receive 20 percent of their purchases with a Healthcare card. Diferent coloured price tags are 50 percent of. Catch those while you can! After all, your purchases will help the less fortunate.

I recently interviewed Allen Dewhirst, CEO of Salvos’ stores in Victoria who delivered the welcome news that 12 new shops will open in the next year throughout Melbourne.

he Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal is up and running throughout the year. hose willing to help destitute Australians can donate money, homewares, clothing, furniture, books and blankets.For home collections or to leave a bequest to the Salvation Army call 13 Salvos (13 73 58).Currently funds are required to help the people afected by the Christchurch and Japanese natural disasters.Visit www.salvosstores.com.au or phone 9885 6279.

Bennettswood Neighbourhood House7 Greenwood St, BurwoodCome along anytime Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, and take a look at what is happening at your Neighbourhood House.Low cost courses and activities: Library Day (read & borrow), Lunch ‘n’ More, Mah-jong, Parent/Child Groups, Solo, Social Events, heatre Outings.Art & Craft: Balloonology Workshops, Beaded Jewellery, Community Craft Group, Craft Group for Uninished Projects, Drawing & Watercolour Painting, Felting Workshops, Leadlight, Stamping & Card MakingMusic & Dance: English Country Dancing, Harp Group & Tuition, Music for Tinies, Singing Tuition in Group or IndividualHealth & Wellbeing: Gentle Exercises to Music, Massage, Seniors on the Move, Strength Training, Walking, YogaSkills: Asian Cooking Demonstrations, Computer & Internet.Phone: 9888 0234 or email: [email protected]: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre171 Canterbury Rd, CanterburyContact us for a detailed program guide and further information between 9.30am–3.30pm, Mon, Tue, hur, and 9.30am–12.30pm Wed and Fri or visit our website.We welcome all your enquiries and interest.Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9830 4214 Email: [email protected], www.canterburynh.org.au

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc157 Union Rd, Surrey HillsCall us for our program, Ph 9890 2467 or fax 9890 8906Email: [email protected] www.surreyhillsnc.org.au

Waverley Community Learning Centre5 Fleet St, Mt WaverleyClasses include: Art, Creative Writing, CPR and First Aid, English for migrants, Introduction to Computers, Spanish, French and German, Pottery, Latin Limba, Literature Studies, Digital Photography, Dressmaking, Crochet, Mosaics, Calligraphy, Gentle Exercise, Strength training, Pilates, Hatha Yoga. Groups - Walking, Cycling, Craft, Laughter, Community Singing and lots more. Interested in a new hursday Latin Limba? Oice Hours 9am–4pm, phone 9807 6011Email: [email protected]

Community Centres

Level 1, 971 Burke Road

Camberwell Vic 3124

P 03 9861 6100

F 03 8678 3997

PO Box 8161

Camberwell North Vic 3124

www.lanyonpartners.com.au

Lanyon PartnersChartered Accountants

Salvos’ Ashburton Store

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Community NoticesVolunteers–The Vital Link

volUnteering enhAnces yoUr life AnD it’s fUn

You meet new people, you’re doing an important job and you are making a dif erence. To i nd out more about volunteering, contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc.5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Phone . . . . . . . . .9562 0414

Safety House Association of Victoria

BecoMe A sAfety hoUse volUnteer

Wattle Park, St Benedict’s Safety House CommitteeTo become a Safety House Volunteer you’ll need to have an adult at home (over 17) between the hours of 8am and 9am and 3pm and 4pm on most school days. You will also need a telephone. Every time a Safety House is used the police are called. All Safety House applications are vetted by the Victoria Police. If you would like further information please phone Senior Sergeant Alan Badrock, committee secretary 9888 8377

Alzheimer’s Australia

thinking of volUnteering?

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn.Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and information about memory loss and dementia.Training provided. For further information phoneJudith Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9815 7847

Hartwell Players – good with sewing?Based at Ashwood College, Hartwell Players Inc would love to hear from people with sewing skill or an interest in fashion or design to assist with the fun task of costuming plays for our community theatre. We of er a varied program, with costume production required sometimes, or sourcing something suitable or adapting an existing garment. We are a friendly bunch with a broad theatre interest and would love to hear from you and we have a decent costume resource to kick us of to a great start!Joanne Watt, Secretary . . . . . 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481

Are you ABLE to lend a hand?

ABle AUstrAliA services is seeking volUnteers

Activities include: • Art, craft, cooking, gardening and music therapy programs. • Recreation programs, fun days and social outings into the community. • Assisting people with sensory impairments and other disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising or accessing local shops or amenities. • Support in fundraising, administration and events.If you are willing and able to help support people with deafblindness and other combined disabilities, Able Australia of ers volunteer positions in many areas of creative and professional interest.Contact: Emely McCord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 225 369or [email protected]

Seniors Register Volunteers

Assisting senior MeMBers of the coMMUnity to feel sAfe

Would you like to volunteer with the Seniors Register? h e Seniors Register has commenced in the Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley areas of the City of Monash.Further details can be obtained by phoningMonash Volunteer Resource Centre . . . . . . . .9562 0414

Volunteer AllianceVolunteer Alliance Ashburton recruits local volunteers for community services in the Ashburton area. We have these terrii c volunteering opportunities available now:A pianist or other musician to play at fortnightly singalongs for dementia patients at Elsie Salter House Ashburton, an art tutor to lead our Friday art class, a group leader for our weekly i tness class, a management committee position with Alamein Neighbourhood Learning Centre, emergency drivers for Meals on Wheels and social support and a bingo caller and group leader at Samarinda Lodge Fridays 2-3.30pm. Do your bit, make a dif erence, and have some fun too! If you can volunteer for just a few hours a week, phone Margaret . . . .9885 3815

Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre

Drivers, Drivers AnD More Drivers neeDeD

We are a non-proi t agency that has several programs, one which is a transport service for people who are no longer able to drive themselves but still live independently at home. Volunteer drivers take people to various appointments such as doctor’s, social outings and even shopping. Each driver is reimbursed for petrol costs if they want to drive their own vehicle. However oi ce cars are also available for use. It could be half a day or a full day–any help is very much appreciated. Please call to discuss this opportunity and other options that may be available to you.You can phone Mary or Margaret on . . . . . . . .9870 7822

Melbourne City Mission

the coMMUnity frienD ProgrAM

Volunteers are needed to donate a couple of hours a week to spend with a person who has a disability and really needs a friend. If this interests you, call the program coordinators,Shane or Tracie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9488 1203

Volunteering Opportunities

Burwood Bulletin distribution volunteers

Have you a few hours to spare every quarter?

You can either assist the packing team in Burwood or

hit the road.

We currently need help delivering the Burwood Bulletin

to pre-determined locations in the Burwood, Camberwell

and Box hill South areas. You will need a car to collect

the magazines and complete the delivery. It is a great

opportunity to meet new people and get to know your local

business owners. It’s also fun to do with a friend - a great

way to catch up and perform a community service at the

same time!

Please email your interest to [email protected]

or call Anna on 0408 599 051 if you can help.

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Community Notices• Community Shopping

Lions Club of Boroondara Central – Op Shop1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd) We have a large range of bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc. he Op Shop is stafed entirely by volunteers and all net proceeds are donated to help people in our community. M–F 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm.

Golden Opportunity ShopJust by Ashburton Station. he Ashy Op Shop Garage Sale is an exciting new initiative for the male shopper on the irst Friday of the month 10am–1pm. Special emphasis on electrical goods, tools, outdoor equipment, gardening tools, at ridiculously low prices for all the blokes who love a bargain. All proits support Ashburton Support Services and our elderlylocal residents. Contact Sybella Sullivan . . . . . 9885 6426!

Friends of Samethe sAMe coffee ProJect (eAst tiMor)

Friends of Same (pronounced sah-may) is a community based group which funds vital development work in East Timor. We sell delicious Timorese blended cofee, the main fundraising source for our development projects. Friends of Same cofee is available at a number of outlets in Boroondara and at Council customer service outlets in Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew. We are based at Hawthorn Community House and welcome new members, volunteers and mailing list subscribers.For more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9819 2629www.friendsofsame.org, email [email protected]

The House Of Books508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s School/Church)he House is not-for-proit & stafed by volunteers with all books donated. Funds raised are returned to local community services. Average prices $1–2.. Enquiries . . . . . .9874 2389Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm.

The Salvation Army Thrift Shop401-403 High St, Ashburton. Melways 60, G10.Donations are the life-blood of our shop. We accept electrical equipment, (no TVs or monitors). Please leave donations between 8.30am–4.30pm weekdays, or 9am–1pm Saturday behind the shop (enter from Poulter St). We always welcome enquiries about volunteering. If you have spare time, there are many jobs we can ofer. Ring Helen or Chris on 9885 4965.Check on our Facebook page, he hrift Shop Ashburton, become a shop friend and get the latest sale details. For us to email you, contact [email protected]

Amaroo Op-ShopAmaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, ChadstoneFor information contact, Joan Garde . . . . . . . .9807 0570

Treasures @ Trinityhird Saturday of the month 10am–1pm.Holy Trinity Anglican Church,177 Union Rd (Cnr Montrose St), Surrey HillsAn indoor boutique craft market and sausage sizzle. Handmade (or home grown) items: home accessories, embroidered and smocked craft, jewellery, baby goods, cards, cakes, wine and lots more. Treasure’s Tearoom features Ivor on piano.Friendly atmosphere. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . 9808 0323.

Hawthorn Craft MarketFirst Sunday of the month 10am–3pm.Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd (parking at rear)100 stalls of hand crafted original goods. he Market ofers a unique selection of original handcrafted wares including quality jewellery, designer clothes, children’s and baby wear, toys, fresh produce and more! Entry is free.

• Farmers’ Markets

Boroondara Farmers’ Markethird Saturday of the month, 8am–1pmPatterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, HawthornTaste and purchase fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables, and more. he produce comes fresh from all over Victoria and is sold from 60 stalls.Entry: $2 donation. Phone Elisa Grassa. . . . . . .9278 4814

Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Second Sunday of the month 8am–1pmWhitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. Fresh produce from farms straight to you. Proceeds from the market are used by the Rotary clubs for community projects in the City of Whitehorse. Phone . . . . . . . . . . .9539 2443

Ashwood Farmers’ Markethird Sunday of every monthAshwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood.$2, children free. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music throughout the day. Fresh vegetable, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more.

Ashwood/Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg MarketAmaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone.

Every Monday afternoon from 2–4pm

Markets, Fetes & Festivals

Become a Citizen Advocate


• Art

60 years of Box Hill BalletBox Hill Community Arts Centre, opens Monday 18th July An exhibition celebrating the past 60 years of Box Hill Ballet.

‘Winter Delights’ ExhibitionAlcove Art Shop, Box Hill Community Arts Centre470 Station St Box Hill.June 27–July 9.Unique handcrafted gifts. Proudly sponsored by BHCAC and City of Whitehorse. Details: www.alcoveartshop.org.au

• Theatre & Film

The Hartwell Players Inc.Melbourne’s Oldest Community heatre, est. 1938Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. (Of High St) Mel 60 J10.

MUrDer & Mirth

A season of One Act Plays this July:8pm, Fri 8 & 15, Sat 9 & 16, 2pm Sat 9 and 16.Mrs. hally F: Writer John Romeril, director Michaela Smith. Committed: Writer Alison Knight, director Ann-Marie O’Neill. Running Battle: Writer Phil Freeman, director Laura Bradley. Fur Better or Worse: Writer Colin Donald, director Laura Bradley. www.hartwellplayers.org.auBookings: [email protected] or 9513 9581

The Camberwell Film SocietyCamberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell. Mel 59 J1.Invitation to new members. he Camberwell Film Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month, February to November. Screenings at 7.30pm. Phone Bill Kerr 9347 6969

• Music

Australian Boys Choir AuditionsAuburn Uniting Church Hall, 3 Hepburn St, Hawthorn.12noon–3pm Saturday June 25th.Boys aged 7–10 are invited to audition for entry into the prestigious and internationally acclaimed Australian Boys Choir.To make an appointment visit www.australianboyschoir.com.au

Camberwell Music Society

concerts At the JUnction

Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwellhe Camberwell Music Society Inc. is a non-proit organization. Our aim is to provide a community service by presenting quality music at a reasonable cost in a friendly atmosphere.Morning Concerts: Tuesdays at 10.30amFor more information.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9889 2363 or 9882 4560E: [email protected] or home.vicnet.net.au/~music/

Surrey Hills Music CafeBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box HillStill the last Friday in the month.June 24 Margie Lou Dyer & Allan Browne’s New Orleans TrioLegends of Melbourne’s Trad Jazz for over 50 years.July 29 Alan Lee & Jo Abbott: Alan Lee & Jo Abbott Quartet presenting the music of the Modern Jazz QuartetAugust 26 Bob Sedergreen & Friends: Featuring vocalists Jacki Gaudion & Bridgette AllenAdmission is $16, with tickets available through Whitehorse Ticket Oice, 10am–4pm . . . . . . . .9262 6555 or online.

The BoiteBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box HillFriday July 8 at 8pm. he Shannon-Goodrich Ensemble, a critically acclaimed world jazz outit, recent APRA award nominees. Bookings 9417 1983 or www.boite.com.au

Arts & Entertainment

OPEN DAY

PAINTING FAIR

JUne 26, 10am–4pm

trading tables

Members Art competition

Art Display

Demonstrations

Make And take Workshops

Memory Box Painting

rales

Food & Drinks Available

$2 Entry

Society of Folk and Decorative Artists

of Victoria Inc.

Craig Family Centre

Samarinda Ave, Ashburton.

Information: Glenda King 9753 6720

www.sfdav.com.au


Winter Warmth in Burwood Village

If winter means a cosy hot chocolate with friends, fine food and wine, or even a new look,

Burwood Village has it all catered for. From comfy cafes and hearty restaurants to designer

boutiques, furniture stores, professional salons and even a fireplace shop, the Burwood Village

Traders invite you to indulge in their winter wonderland. So for the upcoming season, head

down to Toorak Road and warm up in one of Melbourne’s most up and coming shopping strips.

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