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Caring for the families of incapacitated and deceased veteransTHE ANSWER

1 FEBRUARY 2015

Youth activities

well attended

Christmas concert a great

success

Melbourne Legacy welfare

spotlight

Happy New Year to all

THEANSWER

A MAGAZINE FROM MELBOURNE LEGACY - ISSUE 324 - 1 FEBRUARY 2015

Published by: Legacy, Melbourne (ABN 78 043 769 632) Print Post Approved 100003037 www.legacy.com.au

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Caring for the families of incapacitated and deceased veterans THE ANSWER

IN FLANDERS FIELDSIn Flanders Fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row

That mark our place, and in the skyThe larks still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders Fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe,

To you from failing hands we throwThe Torch: be yours to hold it high!

If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders FieldsLt Col John McCrae (1872-1918)

(A Canadian Artillery Medical Officer, who died on 28th January 1918 whilst on “active service” in France. He is buried at Wimereux, France.)

THE ANSWERFear not that you have died for naught;The Torch you threw to us we caught!And now our hands will hold it high,

Its glorious light shall never die.We’ll not break faith with you who lie

On many a field.R.W. Lilliard

(An American Poet. “The Answer” was adapted from the second verse of his poem “An

American Answer” which was first published in the “New York Evening Post”)

LEGACY WIDOWS’ PRAYERWe pray for help and guidanceTo keep us safe and well, and to be kind to one another.Also help us to give support to those who need it. AMEN

FROM THE EDITORHi everyoneI enjoyed a fairly quiet Christmas and New Year for a change.It was good to catch up on some reading and craft projects I have been putting off.Hope you all enjoyed the break as well.Cheers

Dot Byrne

FROM THE WIDOWS’ CLUB CO-ORDINATORHello ladiesI hope that you all had a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year.

If you would like to get more involved in 2015 have a look at this edition of The Answer. There are gentle exercises, water exercises, the walking group and also the stamp group to join.

There is the first Monday of the month concert held at Legacy House. Bring along a friend or family member if you're not confident by yourself.

I look forward to meeting many of you soon.

Trisha Keevers

FROM THE WIDOWS’ COMMITTEE CHAIRMANDear friendsCan you believe it is 2015! 2014 was the first year of the 5-year Anniversary of World War 1 with the Centenary of ANZAC Day fast approaching. I trust each and every one of you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year and that the weather has not been too hot for you. I spent the time visiting family members during this holiday period. My New Year resolution is to eat and drink sensibly and to exercise more.With February here and widows’ clubs commencing their programs for 2015 I wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe New Year. If any widow does not have a Legatee and requires assistance please get in touch with Melbourne Legacy. Telephone (03) 8626 0500.Noelle Pratt

This magazine provides information on a range of services for the benefit of our members. Items are welcomed for inclusion. However, as publication does not necessarily mean endorsement, Legacy cannot be held responsible for non-performance of goods and services. A decision to proceed is entirely at the discretion of the individual.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

INSIDEFront cover— Christmas concert ..................1

President’s Message ....................................3

Activities for February/March ........................4

In Memoriam.................................................6

Club News ........................7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 20

Around the Clubs ...........13,15, 21, 24, 25, 29

DC Christmas lunch....................................16

Welfare spotlight .........................................17

Youth Christmas party ................................18

Youth Christmas camp ...............................19

Christmas concert..................................22/23

Torch Society ..............................................26

Stamp group ...............................................27

Walking for Pleasure ..................................28

Theatre bookings ...................................30-31

Holidays ......................................................31

Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Bowls Trophy .....32

Contributions to The Answer: [email protected]

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Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne 3000

GPO Box 4312, Melbourne 3001Tel: (03) 8626 0500 Fax: (03) 9663 3015

Email: [email protected] Website: www.legacy.com.au

President: Legatee Ian HarrisonPatron: The Hon Alex Chernov AO QC

Governor of Victoria

DEADLINES FOR THE ANSWER FEBRUARY 1 January APRIL 1 March JUNE 1 May AUGUST 1 July OCTOBER 1 September DECEMBER 1 November

This month’s cover: Members enjoy the annual Melbourne Legacy Christmas concert with President Ian Harrison

PLEASE NOTE:- Responsibility for all matters referred to or published in The Answer is accepted on behalf of The Board of Management of Legacy

Melbourne,The Chairman of Melbourne Legacy Widows’ Committee, Legatee Noelle Pratt

Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledge funding assistance

received for the production of The Answer from the

Victorian Government via the Victorian Veterans Council Grants Program

Hello everyoneI hope you all coped with the delights and challenges over the Christmas season.The joy of spending quality time with family and friends and indulging in the spoils of special treats results in the challenge of having to lose the additional kilo and centimetre around the waistline!Melbourne Legacy is about to undergo a change during 2015 as the Chief Executive, David Cull, announced his intention to retire to the Board of Management. Consequently the process of finding a replacement is currently underway and as soon as a decision is made I will let you know.David has made an outstanding contribution to the life of Melbourne Legacy. He joined Legacy in 1991 and took on the role of Chief Executive in 2003. Prior to this appointment David served in several senior management roles such as Manager – Fundraising and Public Relations, Manager for Welfare/Pensions Operations, and Secretary of Legacy’s National Marketing Committee for a period of six years. We all wish David and his wife Margaret good health and enjoyment in the next phase in their lives.I have been asked to complete another term as President, so ‘Team Harrison’ (my wife Derithe and I) will have the privilege to serve Melbourne Legacy until March 2016. 2015 is a significant year in Australia’s history with the commemoration of the landing at Gallipoli 100 years ago. So once again there is likely to be a significant increase in the number of commemorative activities held throughout the State of Victoria.Derithe and I wish you all a year of good health and happiness and will take the opportunity to meet as many of you as possible at Legacy activities throughout the year.In the meantime, take care.Ian Harrison President

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ACTIVITIES

Did you know?Defence Service Homes Insurance o� ers a range of home, contents and other insurance policies to Legacy widows.For an insurance quotation or information, DSH Insurance can be contacted on 1300 552 662

FEBRUARYSun 1 Younger Widows' Lunch 12.00pm

Mon 2 Widows’ Concert - John Robson 12.00pm

Tue 3 Legacy Lunch & Speaker 12.30pm

Waverley Widows’ Club invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am

Wed 4 Stamps 9.30am

Fri 6 Exercises 10.00am


Hampton & Beaumaris Widows’ Clubs invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am

Wed 11 Stamps 9.30am



Sunbury Widows’ Club invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am




Epping Widows’ Club invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am



MARCHSun 1 Younger Widows' Lunch 12.00pm

Mon 2 Widows’ Concert - Rob Foenander 12.00pm


Yarra Valley Widows’ Clubs invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am

Wed 4 Stamps 9.30am


Tue 10 Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am




Mitcham Widows’ Club invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am




Greensborough Widows’ Club invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am




Ashburton Widows’ Clubs invited

Swimming 9.30am

Exercises 10.00am

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SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCEFebruary to March 2015 Calendar of Events & Exhibitions

Curator Tour: Bomber Command ExhibitionThursday 6 February, 12:30pmJoin Shrine Curator Neil Sharkey on a tour of the current exhibition Bomber Command.

Montana, Mud & Mutton:U.S. Forces in Victoria 1942Thursday 13 February, 6:00pmJoin Shrine Education Offi cer Tim Whitford talk on the U.S. forces in Victoria in 1942.

Conserving Australia’s Overseas War HeritageTuesday 18 February5.30pm arrival for 6.00pm startEmeritus Professor William LoganMost cultural heritage is diffi cult to protect and with Australia’s war heritage lying mostly overseas, the conservation and management of signifi cant sites and related artefacts is even more diffi cult.

Australian Gallipoli Prisoners of WarThursday 27 February, 12:30pmDr Jennifer Lawless will speak about the experiences of World War OnePOW’s.

A Women’s Perspective:The work of women in warTuesday 4 March, 12:30pmHelen Raw & Avis Quarrell talk about their experiences in the Second World War.

Graves Too Far Away: Australians in Bomber CommandThursday 13 March, 12:30pmJoin Dr Kathryn Spurling as she discusses theservice and sacrifi ce of Australian’s in BomberCommand which has resonated for generations.

Honour The Work: Australia’s Women Surgeons of World War OneWednesday 19 March, 6:00pmThis lecture narrates the little known story of more than twenty Australianwomen who sidestepped the barriers to work as surgeons and medical offi cers on the battlefi elds in the First World War.

What became of the Anzacs?Tuesday 25 March, 6:00pmJoin historian Professor Bruce Scates on a journey through what will become one of the richest historical records for the First World War.

Uncommon SoldiersThursday 27 March, 12:30pmDiscussing his publication, Uncommon Soldier, Chris Masters, one ofAustralia’s foremost investigative journalists, turns his attention to the modern Australian soldier.

Bookings are essential for all lectures: [email protected] or www.shrine.org.au or (03) 9661 8100

Entry by gold coin donation

What is the Veterans’ Home Maintenance Line?

The Veterans’ Home Maintenance Line (VHML) is a toll-free telephone service that provides advice on general property maintenance matters and referral to local, reliable and efficient tradespeople. The tradespeople have appropriate qualifications and both professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover. VHML can also arrange home inspections to identify current or possible future maintenance problems. Note: This is a home maintenance and emergency service only. It cannot give financial or legal advice, or answer questions about pensions or other Veterans’ Affairs matters. If you have questions about pensions or other matters, please ring your local Veterans’ Affairs office on 133 254 or 1800 555 254 for country callers.

Who is eligible?Any member of the veteran community is eligible to use the VHML.How many services can be received?You can receive an unlimited number of services from the VHML.Do you need to tell DVA?You do not need to tell DVA if you use this service.Do you need to pay?The VHML advice is free but you will need to pay for work done by tradespeople, including callout fees.How do you access the Veterans’ Home Maintenance Line?You can access this service by telephoning 1800 80 1945.

DVA Factsheet HAC03 - Last updated: 28 Sep 12 © Commonwealth of Australia 2012

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Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the thoughtful generosity of people who choose to make an In Memoriam donation rather than sending flowers at the time of death of a relative or close friend. We also warmly thank those who make a regular Memorial Gift close to the anniversary of the death of a loved one as a caring way to remember them.IN MEMORY OF DONATION MADE BY Claire Hughes Essendon Legacy Widows' ClubEdna Rowe Western Suburbs LegacyElsie Taylor Essendon Legacy Widows' ClubEthel Waters AnonymousGwen Garnsworthy Williamstown Legacy Widows' ClubJoyce McMenamin Mr K Szakiel Mrs V Bicknell Ms J Keddell Mr & Mrs M Senior Mrs J Hall Mrs J McMenaminJoyce Norrish Mr G Wilkie Mr G Fallon Anonymous (2) Mrs J Bourke Mrs B Wilkie Mrs D Galavodas Mrs E Durrant

I n M e m o r i a mLorna Cameron Ms Gail Anderson P Gerkis Ms T Morley Ms N Gerick Mrs B Godfrey Mr & Mrs Smith Ms A Degabriele Anonymous (3) Mrs E Chalke J Bojko Mrs L T Apps Mrs G Karasavidis W & M Skok K Schwab Mr F MerciecaMary Yeaman Mr M & Mrs N Neagle Mrs B HuggardLorraine Hardingham CaulfieldLegacyWidows'ClubNellie Bradbury Mrs T Bradbury

BEQUESTSEstate of M Evans

Estate of M J Chasemore

Queries or donations in regard to In Memoriam can be directed to

Michelle Johnstone on 8626 0500

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CLUB NEWSALBURY Meetings 1st Wed at 1.00pmPres D Wood 02 6021 2407 Sec B Townsend 02 6021 3858ANGLESEA RSL Rooms, Murray St, Anglesea Meetings 4th Mon at 2.00pmPres H Boyd 5263 2919 Sec B Coutts 9394 6672ARARAT Ararat RSL, 74-76 High St, Ararat Meetings 2nd Mon at 2.30pm

Sec N Bowen 5352 4346ASHBURTON Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Meetings 3rd Wed at 12.30pmWe hope everyone had a happy Christmas and is ready to start another year of Legacy club friendship. First meeting is on 18 February followed by our usual meeting and AGM, concluding with afternoon tea. We hope to see everyone there as well as sick members back with us soon. We are invited to Comradeship lunch at Legacy House on 31 March so please put that date in your diary. Speakers and outings for the year have been arranged so come along and enjoy yourselves. Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year.

Pres D Williams 9889 7442Sec G Golding 9807 0917Visits J Golden 9499 5832

BACCHUS MARSH Various Social ClubPres J Carr 5367 1287 Sec L Bates 5367 1154BALLARAT 5 Raglan St Sth, Ballarat Meetings 2nd Tue at 1.30pmPres A Carr 5336 2621 Sec E McLure 5336 0102BAYSWATER Bayswater RSL, 626 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater Meetings 1st Fri at 12 noon

Co-ord J Leyden 9870 6155BEAUMARIS Beaumaris RSL, 489 Balcombe Rd, Black Rock Meetings 4th Mon at 1.30pmChristmas luncheon was a very happy occasion and well attended by members. Comradeship luncheon at Melbourne Legacy is on 10 February. Meetings commence 23 February and outing to Botanical Gardens on 16 March.

Pres M Bott 9599 2354Sec P Paul 9589 3853Welfare M Cameron 9589 1110

BELLARINE Portarlington/StLeonards RSL hall, Cnr Fenwick & Harding Sts, Portarlington

Meetings 2nd Wed at 10.30am

Pres B White 5259 3255 Sec J Smith 5259 2018BENALLA Benalla Golf Club, Mansfield Rd, Benalla Meetings 3rd Mon at 12 noonPres F Knippel 5762 1303 Sec W Wippell 5762 4566BERWICK RSL Hall, Langmore Lane, Berwick Meetings 2nd Mon at 1.00pmOur club is very thankful to Legatee Bill Rogers for chairing our meetings. We had Christmas luncheon at the 'Black Tie' in Warragul. A great time was had by all who attended. Numbers have dropped low and we have to call on others to fill our bus. Hope to see as many as possible for our first meeting in February. Love to all who are not well enough to come to meetings.

Sec B Williams 9703 2841

BLACKBURN Blackburn RSL Hall, South Pde, Blackburn Meetings 2nd Mon at 11.00amPres P Garnsey 9878 2827 Sec E Nichol 9870 7128BORONIA Progress Hall, 134 Boronia Rd, Boronia Meetings 3rd Fri at 1.00pmWe enjoyed Christmas lunch at Rose Cottage. For our last meeting of the year Moonlight Shadows entertained invited guests and members with afternoon tea to follow. President Dorothy has had a spell in hospital. Get well wishes to all members that are not the best. To all members we wish you the best of health and happiness for the New Year.

Pres D Dodd 9762 2260Sec J Gough 9801 1321

BOX HILL Box Hill RSL, Upton Room, 26 Nelson Rd, Box Hill Meetings 3rd Mon at 10.30amPres G Lewis 0427 307 434 Sec P Douglas 9857 8224BURNSIDE 16 Nicol Ave, Burnside Meetings 2nd Tue at 2.00pm

Pres N Johnson 8361 0370CAMBERWELL/ HAWTHORN

RSL Club Rooms, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Meetings 3rd Mon at 10.30am

Pres E Dempster 9836 3292 Sec J Vincent 9889 6026

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CAMPERDOWN Co-ord S Moran 5593 1624CAULFIELD-ST KILDA Caulfield RSL, 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick Meetings 1st Wed at 1.30pmOur Christmas luncheon was held in December at Caulfield RSL and enjoyed by all the ladies. Our next meeting will be held on the first Wednesday in February. Happy New Year to all.

Pres M Mallinson 9527 7061Sec P Petersen 9572 5747

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND RSL Clubrooms, Albert St, Warragul Meetings 2nd Thu at 11.00amMembers celebrated the last meeting with a most enjoyable Christmas lunch at the Warragul Sports and Social Club on 11 December. Highlight of the day was a presentation by Legatee Richard Sandy of flowers and a card from Melbourne Legacy to Sylvia Hill of Trafalgar who celebrated her 100th birthday on 21 December. First meeting for 2015 will be on Thursday 12 February. Happy New Year to all!

Pres N Reynolds 5625 4019Sec A Smith 5625 3400

CHELSEA Chelsea RSL, Thames Pde, Chelsea Meetings 2nd Mon at 1.00pmPres B O’Brien 9772 1490 Sec V Webber 9772 4929CITY SOCIALITES Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne Meetings 1st Fri at 1.00pm

Legatee M Armstrong 9807 7310CLAYTON Clayton RSL, Carinish Rd, Clayton Meetings 1st Fri at 1.30pmOur Christmas lunch was held at Clayton RSL and we were well looked after. Father Christmas was the man of the moment and there was much excitement as we were presented with our gold bags. Sadly we lost Phyl Bourke who was 98 and absolutely full of life; we will miss her very much. We also lost Legatee Harold Ramsey who over time has looked after us very well. We wish all our friends a good year and look forward to reading all your snippets.

Pres S Turnor 9544 9719Sec S Turnor 9544 9719

COBRAM Killara House, Bank St, Cobram Meetings 4th Fri at 2.00pmPres J Winter 5871 1631 Sec P Kelly 5871 1854COBURG Uniting Church Hall, 10 Cumberland Rd, Pascoe Vale Meetings 2nd Thu at 10.30amHope you all had a merry Christmas with family and friends. Our Christmas lunch was held at Pascoe Vale RSL and enjoyed by all. First meeting for the year will be 12 February. Hope you are all well.

Pres V Dyke 9359 4308Sec J Whitehead 9354 7339

COLAC Legacy House, Gellibrand St, Colac Meetings 3rd Thu at 1.30pmPres P Robb 5234 6350 Sec M Haycroft 5231 2153CORNER INLET Foster Hotel, Main St, Foster Meetings 2nd Mon at 11.30amPres R Bryan OAM JP 5682 1900 Sec S McAuliffe 5682 1037CRANBOURNE Cranbourne RSL, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne Meetings 1st Mon at 10.30amA happy and safe New Year 2015 to all our members. Next meeting will be 2 February. Get well soon to our friends who are sick.

Pres S Pearse 5996 2825Sec J Blacket 5995 1103

CROYDON Keystone Hall, Civic Square, Croydon Meetings 1st Thu at 12.30pmPresident Joanne, her committee, Legatees Anne King and Don Scully and friends Laurie and Jenny Hunter have arranged what we hope will be a fun and interesting year for meetings and outings. See you all on 5 February.

Pres J Abbenhuis 9884 0514Sec D Haynes 9725 6798Visits D Haynes 9725 6798

DANDENONG Dandenong RSL, Clow St, Dandenong Meetings 2nd Wed at 1.00pmLegatee M Stokes 9701 1058

DINGLEY Cheltenham RSL, Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham Meetings 2nd Mon at 1.00pmPres D Crowden 9585 2262 Sec A Craven 9584 1230DONCASTER/ TEMPLESTOWE

RSL Hall, cnr Doncaster Road & Leeds Street, Doncaster East

Meetings 2nd Mon at 11.30am

Pres B Garner 9841 7150 Sec B Richards 9841 0315EAST GIPPSLAND Bairnsdale RSL, Princes Hwy, Bairnsdale Meetings 3rd Thu at 11.00amPres N Trigg 5152 4949 Sec D Beare 5156 6880ECHUCA Workers & Services Club, 165-173 Annesley St, Echuca Meetings 1st Mon at 1.30pmPres M Chandler 5480 0429 Sec M Hooper 5482 5695EPPING Epping RSL, Harvest Home Rd, Epping Meetings 1st Tue at 10.30amAt the last meeting on 2 December President, Nance Ormsby, thanked everyone for a successful year. Special mention was given to the Epping RSL staff who all take particular care of our widows. Following the meeting the ladies enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch. Special guests included President of Epping RSL Herb Mason and his wife, as well as Legatee Gordon Archer. Looking forward to next year.

Pres N Ormsby 9465 2778Legatee I Capicchiano 9431 0840

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WATER EXERCISE CLASSThe water exercise class is conducted by Betty Luders at the Melbourne City Baths, 420 Swanston St, Melbourne

Tuesday Class by Betty Luders 10.00am onward

LEGACY HOUSE MELBOURNE

Open weekdays (9am to 5pm). All Legacy members are welcome to call in for a chat, a cuppa and biscuits (free of charge), a plate of sandwiches ($4.00) or just to rest in the Domec Carré lounge on the 2nd floor.GENTLE EXERCISE

CLASSESOur popular floor and chair exercise classes are conducted by qualified instructors, Betty Luders and Bill Stevens at Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne

Tuesday Class with Bill Stevens 10.00am – 11.00am Gentle exercises

Friday Class with Betty Luders 10.00am – 11.00am Gentle exercises

Phone Trisha Keevers on 8626 0500 for information

GranolaIngredients:1½ cups wholemeal flour 1½ cups rolled oats ½ cup soy flour ¾ cup rye flour ½ cup corn meal ¾ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds ¾ cup wheat germ ½ cup coconut ½ cup honey ½ cup oil ¼ cup water 1 tsp salt

Method:Mix all dry ingredients together. Mix honey, oil, water and salt together, then add liquid mixture to solid mixture. Rub mixture in lightly to form granules.Spread on baking sheet. Bake at 250˚F (120˚C) for 1 hour, or until golden brown, stirring twice during baking.Delicious with milk or yoghurt or as a topping on stewed fruitJohn Bannon, Premier of SA1991, A Legacy of Recipes, Legacy Club of Adelaide Incorporated

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EUROA RSL Club Rooms, Kirkland Ave, Euroa Meetings 3rd Mon at 2.00pmLegatee L Musgrove 5795 2407

ESSENDON Keilor East RSL, 12-22 Hoffmans Rd, Essendon Meetings 3rd Thu at 10.00amA safe, healthy and rewarding 2015 to all. Thanks to Melbourne Legacy, a bus load of our ladies were able to enjoy a lovely Christmas Concert at the Town Hall in December. Our Christmas lunch at Fredricks was a great afternoon and we now look forward to our birthday lunch at the same venue on 26 February. First meeting for 2015 will be on 19 February and social secretary, Val, is preparing an interesting list of speakers and outings for the year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

Pres E Purcell 9346 7766Sec H Bircher 5261 9001Soc Sec V Bourke 9374 2519Welfare A Lewis 9337 7353

FOOTSCRAY TBA Meetings 2nd Wed at 1.00pmThe last meeting at our house in Pickett St was a sad occasion. After meeting there for over 40 years it was a very emotional day. We were saddened by the sudden passing of our secretary, Ethel Waters. Sympathy to her family. We had an enjoyable day at our Christmas break-up at the Tigers Club. Best wishes to all.

Pres L Russ 9314 7337

FRANKSTON Frankston RSL, Cranbourne Road, Frankston Meetings 2nd Thu at 10.30amLegatee M Eyers 5971 6813 or 0407 820 395

Morning Peninsula Legacy 9708 8201

GEELONG Murray House, 182 Ryrie St, Geelong Meetings 4th Thu at 12.30pmPres J Riddell 5243 1285 Sec E Abrahamsen 5243 0129GREENSBOROUGH Greensborough RSL, 111 Main St, Greensborough Meetings 3rd Wed at 10.00am

Pres N McGregor 9435 0800HAMPTON Hampton RSL, 25 Holyrood St, Hampton Meetings 1st Wed at 12.30pmAt the November meeting we heard from Vicki from Blue Cross about recent changes to aged care. An excellent Christmas luncheon was enjoyed with the added celebration in advance of Millicent Barwick's 100th birthday (Boxing Day). Legatee Alan Nash presented her with a most colourful bunch of flowers.

Pres J Rayner 9557 1000Sec B Glover 9593 2413

HASTINGS Hastings/Somerville RSL, King St, Hastings Meetings 1st Thu at 10.30amPres D Docherty 5979 1738 Sec W Lawson 5979 1989

HEALESVILLE Healesville RSL, Maroondah Hwy, Healesville Meetings 1st Wed at 1.30pmLegatee C Coyne 9726 5513

HEIDELBERG West Heidelberg RSL, 180 Bell St, West Heidelberg Meetings 2nd Mon at 11.00amCo-ord L/tees R & T Easy 9459 1571 Sec M Floyd 9457 3876HORSHAM Legacy House, 33 Pynsent St, Horsham Meetings last Wed at 2.00pmPres M Charles 5382 3326 Sec M Gipp 5382 6504INVERLOCH Inverloch RSL, Bolding Place, Inverloch Meetings 3rd Tue at 2.00pmWe were saddened by the recent passing of long-time member Norma King. Norma and her lovely smile will be missed by all. A delicious Christmas lunch was enjoyed by a happy gathering of members, Legatees and RSL members at the Old Dalyston Church Deli. To finish off the fun afternoon, widows received an eclectic bag of goodies from South Gippsland Legacy and Inverloch RSL. Our first meeting for 2015 will be on Tuesday 17 February.

Pres L'tee J Millington 5674 3987Sec L'tee M Ross 5674 2844

KERANG RSL Hall, Nolan St, Kerang Meetings 3rd Mon at 11.30amPres J Jackson 5452 2825 Sec E Dwyer 5452 1706KEW Kew RSL, 63 Cotham Rd, Kew Meetings 3rd Wed at 11.00amHappy New Year! Our first meeting is 18 February and speaker will be Vicky Triantaflaros from Blue Cross. In March Penny Farthing Gifts will visit us; please bring guests! The March outing is to Rosie T's, Maling Rd, Canterbury, for lunch. Don't forget to put your name down for 4 March!

Pres P Smith 9889 2671Sec B Wade 9859 1663

KNOX Exner Park, Stud Rd, Scoresby Meetings 1st Mon at 1.00pmLeg L Bridal 9763 8335

KORUMBURRA Korumburra RSL, Mine Rd, Korumburra Meetings 1st Thu at 10.30amContact K Curphey 5655 1917

HOUSING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Melbourne Legacy provides an information service of the names of tradesmen/

contractors in the Melbourne area who are able to provide housing maintenance and renovation services. Widows may obtain names from our contractor’s list by phoning

Legacy House 8626 0500.PLEASE NOTE: While every effort is made to ensure only reputable tradesmen are included on our list, we

do not accept responsibility for the standard of work carried out by those on the list. Melbourne Legacy strongly recommends that at least two quotations be obtained for any home maintenance work, except for very minor jobs.

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HOUSING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Melbourne Legacy provides an information service of the names of tradesmen/

contractors in the Melbourne area who are able to provide housing maintenance and renovation services. Widows may obtain names from our contractor’s list by phoning

Legacy House 8626 0500.PLEASE NOTE: While every effort is made to ensure only reputable tradesmen are included on our list, we

do not accept responsibility for the standard of work carried out by those on the list. Melbourne Legacy strongly recommends that at least two quotations be obtained for any home maintenance work, except for very minor jobs.

THE ANSWER AVAILABLEON CDIf you have reading diffi culties and would like The Answer on CD, please call me for a copy.

Call Dot Byrne at Legacy House 8626 0500

Home and garden maintenance

Safety-related home and garden maintenance services are available under the Veterans' Home Care (VHC) program for Gold Card holders.This is to assist in keeping the home safe and habitable by minimising environmental health and safety hazards that may affect you in and around the home.

What services are available?Services that could be done by a handyman include:• replacing tap washers and light bulbs• installing batteries in smoke/security alarms• gutter, window or fan cleaning• minor home maintenance (e.g. door adjustment)• pruning, grass cutting or weeding only where a

safety hazard exists• cleaning of debris following natural disasters• collection and/or cutting of firewood in rural and

remote areas

Further informationMetro Phone: 133 254*Regional Phone: 1800 555 254* *Calls from mobile phones and pay phones may incur additional charges.

VALE Val SandersonOur popular secretary, Val, passed away in September after a short illness. Her enthusiasm will be missed by all her friends, especially those at Legacy. RIP Val.

Pres B Giorgi Sec M Grindley Upper Yarra Legacy Widows' Club

Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling

Service (VVCS) The VVCS provides free, specialised individual, couple and family counselling and group programs to all ex-service personnel and their families. It is a specialised, free and confidential Australia-wide service.

Referrals can come from family members, other services or the person seeking support.

A 24-hour telephone crisis counselling service is available.

VVCS Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (including 24-hour crisis counselling) 1800 011 046.

VVCS information: go to Counselling Services on the DVA home page: www.dva.gov.au.

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LAKES ENTRANCE RSL Rec Room, Glenara Motel, 221 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance

Meetings 1st Fri at 10.45am

Pres M Cahill 5155 3067 Sec M Mitchell 5155 2270LARA RSL Hall, Lara Meetings 1st Mon at 11.00amPres D Teesdale 5282 2245 Sec P Hocking 0407 014 145LEONGATHA Leongatha RSL, Michael Pl, Leongatha Meetings 4th Mon at 1.30pmPres S Gwyther 5664 2244 Sec P Holloway 5662 3428LILYDALE Lilydale RSL, 52 Anderson St, Lilydale Meetings 2nd Mon at 1.00pmHappy New Year to all. We had an excellent Christmas lunch on 8 December. Unfortunately President Betty broke her hip and went into rehab. Our AGM is on 9 February. Speaker on the day is Legatee David Heale. He will talk about walking across England. Hope to see everyone there.

Pres B Johnston 9735 3261Sec J Layton 9735 5646Visits B Johnston 9735 3261

MAFFRA/HEYFIELD Shelton House, 16 Boisdale St, Maffra Meetings 3rd Fri at 1.00pmPres M Jondahl 5148 6314 Sec C Williams 5141 1851MALLACOOTA Legatee Y Learmonth 5158 0261MALVERN Stonnington Library, 1255 High St, Malvern Meetings 3rd Tue at 10.30amMembers participated in another Christmas lunch at Riversdale Golf Club with an enjoyable traditional meal. Dr Hugh Melville and his charming wife, Judith, were guests. Thank kyou to the committee for their work throughout the year. Good health to all in 2015.

Pres M Port 9583 6602Sec Y Smith 9510 7517

MARYBOROUGH RSL Hall, High St, Maryborough Meetings 3rd Mon at 2.00pmPres J Ryan 5461 4503 Sec M Vine 5461 3891MELTON Disbanded 20 November 2013

MITCHAM Church House, 18 Edward St, Mitcham Meetings 4th Wed at 1.00pmSome members enjoyed Sing Australia at the Legacy Christmas Concert on 1 December. On 3 December our bus passed through very healthy bushland on the way to Rose Cottage at Monbulk for a delicious Christmas lunch. Wishing happiness and good health to all members for 2015. Special good wishes go to those who are not feeling well.

Pres M Dewhurst 9873 8718 (Feb-May)Sec J Marsden 9873 1929

MOE Moe RSL, Albert St, Moe Meetings 4th Wed at 12.30pmPres E Robinson 5127 1154 Sec A Lambden 5127 5539

MONBULK RSL Rooms, Main St, Monbulk Meetings 3rd Fri at 1.00pmPres J d’Argaville 9756 6535 Sec E Parker 9735 2147MORNINGTON Information Centre, 320 Main St, Mornington Meetings 3rd Wed at 1.30pmPres M Stuckey 5976 3381 Sec W Davies 5977 2797

Welfare J Nichols 5977 1933MORWELL Morwell RSL, Elgin St, Morwell Meetings 3rd Wed at 1.30pm

Contact P Wright 5134 2090NAGAMBIE Pres A Easton 5794 1670NARRE WARREN Fountain Gate Shopping Centre Library, Overland Dr Meetings 3rd Mon at 1.00pmHope all Legacy widows had a lovely festive seaqson and enjoy a healthy New Year. Legatees John Boyd and Des Bardswell, John's wife Bev and a representative from Berwick RSL joined us for Christmas lunch at Sages Restaurant, Berwick. Unfortunately President Pat was unwell and unable to attend. We wish you well Pat, and look forward to seeing you at our first meeting on 16 February 2015. To all our sickies we send our love and get well wishes. Special thanks to Isobelle for the lovely basket of goodies she donated for our special effort. Every season brings a reason to rejoice.

Pres P Bastin 9704 8579Sec J Roper 9799 3614 Publicity D Trapnell 8790 6046

NATHALIA RSL Hall, McDonnell St, Nathalia Meetings 2nd Tue at 11.00amPres N Moore 5866 2919 Sec M Allison 5866 2509NEPEAN Rye RSL, Nelson St, Rye Meetings 2nd Wed at 1.30pmPres S Wilkinson 5985 3795 Sec S Gray 5985 1735

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Around the Clubs

Benalla/Euroa/Violet Town Group

Benalla widows and legatees travelled to Melbourne on 1 December to attend the Legacy Annual Christmas Concert (pictured right). Lunch in the city at the Bourke St Mercure (pictured above) was followed by a viewing of Myers Christmas windows then returning to Benalla by train that evening. A long but enjoyable day.

Benalla/Euroa/Violet Town widows and legatees journeyed to Seymour to visit the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk on 17 November (pictured above and right). Lunch was enjoyed at Fowles Winery, Avenel before returning home by coach.

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NOBLE PARK St Columbus Uniting Church, Cnr Joy Pde & Alan St, Noble Park

Meetings 3rd Wed at 1.00pm

Pres M Fisher 9548 1010 Sec P Karrol 9560 3829NTH BALWYN Nth Balwyn RSL, Centreway, Nth Balwyn Meetings 4th Mon at 10.30amWelcome back to everyone after the holiday season. We look forward to our monthly meetings and the activities and comradeship planned for 2015. It begins with a 'Cooking-for-One' demonstration organised by Ann Clendinnen, Welfare Co-ordinator, which is planned for March. Legatee Janet Leckie will be joining us in April to tell us of her mother’s nursing experience during World War II. We wish everyone good health for the year ahead and say thank you to Melbourne Legacy for their continued support.

Co-ord C Hughes 9801 2939

NORTHERN SUBURBS RSL, Rose Ave, Norlane (Geelong) Meetings 2nd Thu at 1.00pmPres G Pitfield 5275 2929 Sec J Nelson 5278 1521NTH GIPPSLAND Sale RSL, Princes Hwy, Sale Meetings 4th Fri at 1.15pmPres I Anderson 5143 1109 Sec D Leckie 5144 6378NUMURKAH RSL Hall, Saxton St, Numurkah Meetings 2nd Tue at 2.00pmPres P Barr 5862 2471 Sec M McPherson 5862 1230OCEAN GROVE/BARWON HEADS

St Peters Church Hall, Draper St, Ocean Grove Meetings 1st Mon at 1.30pm

Pres P Young 5254 2873 Sec J Newton 5255 4931ORBOST Commonwealth Hotel, Nicholson St, Orbost Meetings 2nd Fri at 11.30amPres M Lynn 5154 1569 Sec B Watson 5154 1805PAKENHAM Pakenham RSL, cnr James & Snodgrass Sts, Pakenham Meetings 3rd Thu at 1.30pmOur ladies are thoroughly enjoying the monthly luncheons at local venues; we always have a good turn-out. Though we are not meeting in January, we are still going out for lunch. Our Christmas Dinner was at The Black Tie in Warragul and, once again, we were treated exceptionally well by Andrew and his staff. We were happy to welcome some members of the RSL and their wives on our special day. We are looking forward to 2015 with some trips and functions already organised.

Pres P Hicks 5940 2223Sec L Brown 5940 1257

PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO

Phillip Island RSL, Cnr Rhyll Rd , Cowes Meetings 1st Mon at 2.00pm

Pres V Rayner 5952 3176 Sec M Matthews 5678 5768PORTLAND Legacy Lodge, Wellington Rd, Portland Meetings 1st Wed at 1.30pm

Pres P Roberts 5523 3514PRESTON-RESERVOIR Reservoir RSL, 251 Spring St, Reservoir Meetings 4th Mon at 1.00pmPres J Shearer 9571 7783 Sec J Wakeling 9478 6802QUEENSCLIFF/ POINT LONSDALE

Gill Hall, Albert St, Point Lonsdale Meetings 1st Mon at 1.30pm

Pres D Stewart 5255 2856 Sec L Landry 5258 2227RANGES Upwey RSL Hall, 1 Mast Gully Rd, Upwey Meetings 4th Tue at 12.30pm

Admin P Sampson 9754 2543RED CLIFFS RSL, Jamieson Ave, Red Cliffs Meetings 3rd Mon at 2.00pmPres M Murphy 5024 1947 Sec G Goodhew 5023 7929SHEPPARTON Legacy House, Shepparton Meetings 2nd Fri at 1.30pmPres E Woodman 5821 3658 Sec M Colmer 5821 6141STHN PENINSULA Rosebud RSL, 117 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud Meetings 3rd Monday at 1.30pmPres P Lindkvist 5986 8131 Sec B Reedman 5986 4641SOUTH PORT Sth Melbourne Community Centre,

1 Howe Cres, Sth MelbourneMeetings 2nd Wed at 10.30am

A happy and healthy 2015 to all members. First meetings for the year are 11 February and 11 March. Diary dates: birthday lunch 10 June and Legacy House lunch on 16 June. New members welcome.

V. Pres P Latchford 9699 8329Sec J Miller 9417 5233

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Clayton Legacy Widows' Club held their Christmas lunch at Clayton RSL and were well looked after. Father Christmas was the man of the moment and there was much excitement as we were presented with our gold bags.

Right: Father Christmas and Shirley Turnor

Below left: Pat Towers and Roma Lowthian

Below right: Jean Walshe and Anne Coram

Around the Clubs

Clayton Legacy Widows' Club

Latrobe Valley Group

Daphne Schroeder celebrated her 100th birthday at a function held at

the Century Inn in Traralgon.Legatee Bob Scorse presented Daphne with a bunch of flowers and certificate from Legacy (pictured left).Daphne also received letters from the Queen, the Governor General and the Prime Minister.Some guests flew in from South Australia and Queensland.

Daphne celebrates 100

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DC Christmas lunch 13 December 2014

Over 120 guests attended the Dependants with a Disability

Christmas Party held at Legacy House Melbourne on Saturday 13 December 2014. Everyone joined in singing Christmas carols and some guests danced to the festive music, which was provided by Fun Arts Creative Entertainment. A traditional meal of roast turkey with all the trimmings was followed by an old fashioned Christmas pudding and custard. Clearly everyone enjoyed it very much. The arrival of Santa was a special highlight and everyone received a booklet of photos taken at recent Dependants with a Disability events including the 2014 Somers Camp. Mothers were also treated to a formal lunch in the Stan Savige Room at Legacy House (pictured right).

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Melbourne Legacy Welfare Spotlight

These are just two examples of the support that can be provided to widows through Melbourne Legacy. For welfare information, advice or support, please call your Legatee or contact Melbourne Legacy’s Welfare Coordinator – Aged Care on 8626 0500.

'Mrs D W, until mid-2014, lived a healthy and independent life. A sudden decline in health was precipitated by a fall and subsequent visits to four different specialists, as well as a physiotherapist, which was very costly for the widow. She had enough savings to cover her funeral expenses only and these additional costs were going to make a substantial dent in these savings. Aside from the financial stress, the trauma had a significant effect on the widow’s emotional wellbeing. A visit to the widow’s home was undertaken by a Legatee in conjunction with the Welfare Coordinator – Aged Care - and financial support was provided to assist with these out-of-pocket expenses. A referral to a Falls and Balance Clinic and an assessment for a Personal Alarm was also made.A subsequent visit showed a significant improvement in the widow’s health and wellbeing and she continues to live at home independently, including being able to, once again, enjoy her gardening activities.'

'Mrs B M received some financial support to cover two weeks of respite following a serious fall and rehabilitation. Ongoing intervention and support enabled the widow to return home. This widow was at high risk of needing to go into permanent residential care without the provision of increased support at home.A referral to DVA Veterans Home Care resulted in additional support services in the home, including shopping and personal care. An additional rail along the pathway was also organised via referral to an Occupational Therapist.Mrs B M was also at risk of social isolation. A joint visit by the Welfare Coordinator and the Assistant Manager of the SRS where the respite took place, enabled the instigation of regular visits back to the SRS to enable Mrs B M to join the residents for a meal and participate in activities.'

Melbourne Legacy provides welfare assistance to many of its widows each year in order to help them to stay healthy, independent, mobile and connected to the

community.Information, advice and referrals to other services are provided by both Legatees and Welfare staff. Financial assistance to those in necessitous circumstances is provided through grants, loans, medical benefit subsidies and transport subsidies.

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Youth Christmas party 7 December 2014

City of Melbourne Bowls Club

On Sunday 8 December 2014 around 25 of our Junior Legatees and their mothers

enjoyed the festive spirit at Melbourne Legacy’s Youth Christmas Party.The City of Melbourne Bowls Club was the venue and, despite a drizzle of rain, most guests enjoyed playing lawn bowls in the surrounds of the picturesque Flagstaff Gardens.No Christmas party is complete without Santa and this year’s Santa was very modern, dressed in an orange business suit. The only concession to tradition was his white hair and beard! Gifts were carefully selected for each child and everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch with lots of very tempting desserts.It is wonderful to see friendships that have been forged between our Junior Legatees through regular events such as this. Many of our younger widows have also developed strong bonds and enjoy fun times together throughout the year.

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Youth camp 28-30 November 2014

Junior Legatees stayed in Ocean Grove and

participated in two surfing lessons over the weekend, provided by Go-Ride-a Wave. The group were also given complimentary tickets to the Queenscliff Music Festival.

Queenscliff Music Festival

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SUNBURY St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Brook & Barkly Sts, Sunbury

Meetings 3rd Mon at 1.00pm

Co-ord E Naylor 9746 3377 Admin J Clark 9740 7948TORQUAY Lions Village Conference Centre, Torquay Meetings 3rd Fri at 1.15pmPres N Love 5261 3345 Sec L Robertson 5261 7427TRARALGON RSL, Grey St, Traralgon Meetings 4th Mon at 1.00pmPres G Freeman 5174 2886 Sec F Langstaff 5174 2880UPPER YARRA RSL, 3325 Warburton Hwy, Warburton Meetings 1st Wed at 11.00amIn October we were warmly welcomed to Leongatha RSL as guests of Legacy. After our lunch we listened to an informative talk on early settlement in South Gippsland. To cap off a lovely day we were given a tour of the local landmarks, including Memorial Drive. In late November our combined Christmas dinner, with Monbulk and Healesville Legacy, was enjoyed at Rose Cottage. On 3 December was our final meeting and Christmas lunch held at Millgrove with great food and a private screening of the short film made earlier this year by a VCE student, in which some of us starred and the rest were extras. It was a terrific way to finish the year. Seasons greetings to all.

Pres B Giorgi 5966 5662Sec V Sandstrom 5967 1556

WANGARATTA RSL, 76A Reid St, Wangaratta Meetings 2nd Wed at 1.30pmPres P Talbot Sec M Munro 5721 9448WARRNAMBOOL Sec Y Hayhoe 5562 1430WATSONIA Watsonia RSL, 6 Morwell Ave, Watsonia Meetings 3rd Mon at 11.00amPres A Williams 9434 6914 Sec P MacDonald 9459 9589WAVERLEY Waverley RSL, 161 Coleman Pde, Waverley Meetings 3rd Wed at 1.00pmPres L McLachlan 9807 2591 Sec C Walker 9561 1834

Trips L Warner 9803 1518WERRIBEE RSL Rooms, Synnot St, Werribee Meetings 2nd Mon at 10.00amPres J Hogarth 9748 6173 Sec P Holland 9749 2614

Leg S Shaw 9734 1495WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown RSL, 128 Ferguson St, Williamstown Meetings 2nd Tues at 10.30amSome members attended the Legacy Christmas concert at the Melbourne town hall on 1 December, which was most enjoyable. Our final event for the year was Christmas lunch at the RSL. A most delicious meal for which we thank them. The tables were beautifully decorated, each of us received gifts, sweets and if lucky a raffle prize. We thank Mary Connell for her efforts organising the raffle prizes. First meeting in 2015 is Tuesday 10 February.

Pres E Bambery 9397 1037Sec J McLeod 9399 3736Carer M Connell 9397 6430

WONTHAGGI Wonthaggi Workingmen’s Club, Graham St, Wonthaggi Meetings 4th Tue at 12.00pmSec P McNair 5672 2418

YARRAM Yarram Country Club, 322-340 Commercial Rd, Yarram Meetings 1st Tue at 1.30pmPres J Brain 5182 5881 Sec M Missen 5182 5146YARRAWONGA ClubMulwala, Melbourne St, Mulwala Meetings 3rd Mon at 2.00pmPres I Symons 5743 3068 Actg Sec Legatee B Cossar 5744 2270YOUNGER WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP

Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne Meetings 1st Sun at 12.00pm

Convenor Irene 5250 2980 0431 923 304 [email protected]

Please send your Club News in before 1 March for the April 2015 edition of The Answer

ELIGIBLELEGACY WIDOWS

(including Allied)

If a widow/er is ENROLLED in Legacy they are able to apply for ALL services that Legacy offers. A Gold Card or Centrelink or

War Widows Pension are not pre-requisites to be eligible for financial or welfare assistance. Widow/ers of Allied Servicemen/women

(British, NZ etc) can also apply.If a widow/er NEEDS ASSISTANCE contact their LEGATEE or

phone LEGACY HOUSE on 03 8626 0500(Eligibility is for Legacy services not for a DVA Gold Card)

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Around the Clubs

Hampton Legacy Widows' Club

Williamstown Legacy Widows' Club

Members and guests of Williamstown Legacy Widows' Club enjoyed Christmas lunch at Williamstown RSL on 9 December 2014. Donated items for the raffle were very much appreciated by the many winners on the day.

Hampton Legacy Widows' Club enjoyed their Christmas luncheon on 3 December 2014. They also celebrated Millicent's 100th birthday (above left), which was on Boxing Day. Legatee Alan Nash presented her with flowers and a card from Melbourne Legacy.

Pictured above: Joyce, Norma, Norma and Nellie enjoy the festivities at Williamstown RSL

Pictured below: Wendy and Judith attended Williamstown Legacy Widows' Club Christmas lunch

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Melbourne Legacy Christmas concert 1 December 2014

Above and right: Members buy items off the trading table

Below: Joan Miller with her bunch of flowers from Melbourne Legacy President Ian Harrison after

handing over a cheque from the House CommitteeThe Legacy Christmas Concert was

held on Monday 1 December 2014 in the stately Melbourne Town Hall. The Sing Australia Choir entertained members and friends, and many hummed along to the familiar tunes. The solo performance by Leslie Martin was met with a standing ovation and the 250 widows in attendance were in good spirits. The Legacy widows make a special effort to look their best when they attend the Legacy Christmas Concert and this year was no exception. Melbourne Legacy President, Ian Harrison, extended warm festive greetings to the audience and thanked the House Committee for their hard efforts in raising $3500 throughout the year through a series of trading tables and raffles. This year was Legacy’s 51st Annual Christmas Concert. Melbourne Legacy wishes to thank all involved in helping to make the 2014 concert such a success including the talented performers, the volunteers and the staff at the City of Melbourne.

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Melbourne Legacy Widows House Committee

Currently we have just three active members of the Widows’ House Committee. It would be most helpful if we could identify another one or two ladies willing to be involved. The group comes together on a monthly basis to organise a variety of craft and clothing items for sale at the trading table, which is set up at each of the Legacy concerts held throughout the year.For many years the proceeds from this activity have been pooled and presented as a special contribution made on behalf of Legacy widows to support the work of Melbourne Legacy.Please consider volunteering to support the work of this dedicated group.For more information please call the widows’ co-ordinator, Trisha Keevers, on 8626 0500.

Above: Widows at the concertRight: Sing Australia

Below right: Guest artist Leslie Martin

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Around the Clubs

Essendon Legacy Widows' Club

Below and right: Members of Essendon Legacy Widows' Club enjoy Christmas lunch in 2014

Christmas lunch at Fredricks was a great afternoon enjoyed by members and guests of Essendon Legacy Widows' Club.

Younger Widows' Support Group

The Younger Widows' Support Group enjoyed Christmas lunch at Legacy House in December 2014. Melbourne Legacy President Ian Harrison and his wife, Derithe, attended.

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Around the Clubs

Upper Yarra Legacy Widows' Club

Pictured left: Members of Upper Yarra Legacy Widows' Club after their Christmas lunch in December 2014

Below and right: Members of Cranbourne Legacy Widows' Club enjoy Christmas lunch in 2014

Cranbourne Legacy Widows' Club

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Dr Picking joins the Legacy Torch Society

Above: Melbourne Legacy President, Ian Harrison presenting a Legcy Torch Society Certificate to

Dr Jenny Picking at a recent Torch Society Luncheon

Dr Picking was recently inducted into the Legacy Torch Society, a club formed to recognise like-minded people who have confirmed that they have left a bequest to Legacy and is pictured (above) receiving the Legacy Torch Society Certificate.

The Melbourne Torch Society has 150 members, including Dr Picking, all of who have confirmed that they have left a bequest to Legacy in their will. If you are interested in information on the Torch Soci-ety or leaving a bequest to Legacy, please contact our Community Liaison Officer, Bruce Roberts, on (03) 8626 0500.

ELIGIBLELEGACY WIDOWS

(including Allied)

If a widow/er is ENROLLED in Legacy they are able to access ALL services that Legacy offers. NO NEED to have a Gold Card or

Centrelink or War Widows Pension to be eligible for financial or welfare assistance. Widow/ers of Allied Servicemen/

women (British, NZ etc) also eligibleIf a widow/er NEEDS ASSISTANCE contact their LEGATEE or

phone LEGACY HOUSE on 03 8626 0500(Eligibility is for Legacy services not for a DVA Gold Card)

Dr Jenny Picking says, ‘I like to think that by including Legacy

in my will I am perpetuating what my father, a Legatee, did and the money I have bequeathed to Legacy will help them continue their wonderful work in the community of caring for families of deceased veterans. My father, a WW2 veteran, was a dedicated Legatee and I remember fondly as a child accompanying him to numerous Legacy functions. Each year, my father would send every Legacy widow he knew a card and handkerchief and I used to enjoy helping him with this task. I was lucky that several of our family friends were Legatees and I became aware, at a young age, of the fantastic work Legacy does. My father often took me to Legacy barbecues where I would mix with the Junior Legatees and in January each year we visited Legacy children at the Legacy Somers Camp.’

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Don't throw your used stamps away!Send them in to Melbourne Legacy to raise much-needed funds

Every Wednesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm, a group of dedicated stamp sorters and trimmers meet to raise much-needed funds for Legacy. New helpers are always needed.The stamps are sold by weight so it is important not to trim too close. Ideally 6 mm (¼ inch) away from the stamp/s is a good guide if you would like to trim them yourself (see examples right). If not just send in the whole envelope with the stamp intact. If possible please sort into cancelled (with postmark) and uncancelled (no postmark) stamps.Post your stamps to: Melbourne Legacy GPO Box 4312, Melbourne 3001OR bring them in to: Legacy House 293 Swanston St, Melbourne.If you need more information or would like to help sort and trim stamps on Wednesday mornings between 9.30am and 12.30pm please call Trisha Keevers or Dot Byrne on 8626 0500.

Stamp Group Christmas lunch

Members and guests of the Stamp Group

from Legacy House enjoyed Christmas lunch at the RACV Club in December 2014.Members raised over $1300 in 2014 for Melbourne Legacy cutting and trimming stamps from many different donors.If you would like to help trim and sort stamps this year please call Trisha or Dot on 8626 0500 for more information.

Pictured above from left: Sandra, Melody, Dot, Renee, Peg, Phyl and new member Annette enjoying Christmas lunch

at the RACV Club in December 2014

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No. Date Walking route

1 23 Feb Day out in Geelong. PLEASE NOTE: We will leave Legacy House at 9.30am to catch the 10.00am train to Geelong or meet us at Southern Cross to catch this train. Try to get your ticket ahead of time.

2 9 Mar Westgate Park - Port Melbourne

3 23 Mar Coburg Lake

4 13 Apr Botanic Gardens

All walks start at Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne at 10am on the day.For enquiries please phone Dot Byrne or Trisha Keevers at Legacy House on 8626 0500

Note: All participants must fill in a new medical form before joining the program in 2015

Walking for Pleasure

Melbourne Legacy Walking for Pleasure ProgrammeFull Name ________________________________ Post to: Att: Trisha KeeversAddress ___________________________________________Legacy HousePhone ____________________________________________GPO Box 4312Age ______________________________________________MELBOURNE VIC 3001Emergency Contact __________________________________________________________Phone ____________________________________________________________________I wish to participate in walk nos: 1 2 3 4 (please circle)

About 10 happy ladies meet at Legacy House by 10.00am on the second and

fourth Mondays of most months for an outing. We usually take a tram or a train to a pleasant walking trail, where the speed is quite gentle to accommodate the ability of all walkers.

There is usually as much chatter and admiration of the surrounds as there is energetic walking. We make sure that we arrive at an appealing cafe, with a variety of food to satisfy all appetites, at lunch-time. Maybe after lunch we will continue with a short walk before catching a tram or train back to the city, arriving there about 2.00pm.We are sure there are several more ladies who would enjoy our rambles.

To begin 2015 we are making a trip to Geelong so need to leave earlier. We leave from Legacy House by 9.30am to catch a train from Southern Cross station at 10.00am (you can meet us at the gate to the platform at Southern Cross if you wish). We will probably not arrive back in Melbourne until about 3.00pm.If you would like to join us for Geelong or any of our walks, ring Dot Byrne or Trisha Keevers on 8626 0500 and request a medical form. We fill in one of these at the beginning of each year.Legatee Lesley Scott

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Around the Clubs

Boronia Legacy Widows’ ClubsBoronia Legacy Widows enjoyed a delectable luncheon at Rose Cottage. A most enjoyable time was had by all. A delightful surprise was having Tania and Jennifer come along and play some Christmas carols for us.

Holiday around StawellTherese, Dorothy, Joyce, Anne, Marj and Grace from Boronia Legacy Widows' Club (pictured right) enjoyed themselves over New Year on one of Laurie's trips. Based in Stawell, they ventured out to various places. The picture on the right was taken at Cumberland Hotel in Smeaton where they stopped for lunch on their way home.

Left and below right: Members and guests of Boronia Legacy Widows' Club enjoyed Christmas lunch at Rose Cottage

Left: Tania and Jennifer playing Christmas carols

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Wed 13 May 2015 at 1pm .................. $70.00 Book and pay before Mon 9 Mar 15

Wed 27 May 2015 at 1pm .................. $70.00 Book and pay before Mon 9 Mar 15

Sun 31 May 2015 at 1pm ..................$110.00 Book and pay before Mon 9 Mar 15

Wed 10 Jun 2015 at 1pm ................... $70.00 Book and pay before Mon 6 Apr 15

Wed 24 Jun 2015 at 1pm ................... $70.00 Book and pay before Mon 6 Apr 15

at Princess TheatreWed 3 Jun 2015 at 1pm $80.00 Book and pay before Mon 30 Mar 15Wed 17 Jun 2015 at 1pm $80.00 Book and pay before Mon 30 Mar 15Wed 1 Jul 2015 at 1pm $80.00 Book and pay before Mon 30 Mar 15Sun 19 Jul 2015 at 1pm $110.00 Book and pay before Mon 30 Mar 15

Call Dot Byrne on 8626 0500

Theatre

Theatre Enquiries & BookingsCall Dot Byrne 8626 0500

Bookings for current theatre productions should be made over the phone first to ensure there are enough places for the required date.Payments can be made by cash or cheque/money order in person at Legacy House, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne or cheque/money order by mail.Please ensure you enclose:•your cheque or money order made out to Melbourne Legacy• a note with show details, name, address and telephone number• a self-addressed business size envelope for return of ticketsPost cheque or money order to Legacy House, GPO Box 4312, Melbourne 3001Tickets will be offered at full cost if we are unable to fill the group booking. Family and friends are welcome to accompany members. If you need to cancel a booking please do so as soon as possible to allow tickets to be re-allocated.Tickets will be posted out after the ‘pay before’ date for the relevant performance.

The Entertainment BookThe Entertainment™ Book contains hundreds of 50% off, 25% off or 2-for-1 offers for many restaurants and leisure activities. Legacy will distribute the 2014/15 booklet and retain $13 for every book sold through Melbourne Legacy. Books sell for $65 and orders can be directed to Carmel McConnell, Public Relations Offi cer on 8626 0500.


at Regent Theatre

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Sun 10 May 2015 at 3pm ........................$135.00 Book and pay before Mon 10 Mar

Wed 27 May 2015 at 1pm .........................$75.00 Book and pay before Mon 24 Mar

Wed 10 Jun 2015 at 1pm ..........................$75.00 Book and pay before Tue 7 Apr

HOLIDAY CAMP

BUSSELTON, WA Legacy widows are invited to enjoy 12 days of relaxation, recreation and friendship at the Perth Legacy Holiday Camp for groups of up to 36 widows. It is situated beside the beautiful beach at Geographe Bay, 11km from Busselton, approx 235km south of Perth There is no cost for the Camp (except travel arrangements) for Legacy widows. Sisters or daughters are welcome at their own cost. The idea is to come along and join in with others on a 12-day camp.

Phone Dot Byrne on 8626 0500 for more information

Holiday Accommodation

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONRONAN HOUSE, WODONGAHoliday accommodation is available in Wodonga, free of cost to Legacy widows for overnight stays or holidays of up to 10 nights.

For more information or to book please contact Albury Legacy on (02) 6021 2407

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONMAGNETIC ISLAND, QLD

‘Elandra’ holiday house on beautiful Magnetic Island Qld, is owned by Townsville Legacy. It is available to Legacy widows and their carers. Cost is $200 per person for Legacy widows and $220 for carers - per fortnight. Bookings cannot be made more than 6 months in advance.


HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

BRISBANE WATER, NSW Brisbane Water Legacy’s holiday cottage is available for Legacy widows and their carers, free of charge, for 3 or 4 persons.



Theatre

Right: Phoebe

Panaretos (Fran) and

Thomas Lacey (Scott

Hastings) sing up a storm at

the launch of Strictly

Ballroom in Melbourne

at Her Majesty's Theatre

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

BUNDABERG Bundaberg Legacy’s short term accommodation is available for Legacy widows and their carers/family for up to two (2) persons .


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The Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Bowls Trophy

Finals in the Men’s & Women’s Over 60s State Pairs Championships were contested

in December 2014 at the Central Wendouree Bowls Club in Ballarat. The Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy for the winners of the Men’s event went to Bendigo Bowls Club’s Torie Babitsch and Ian Ross (pictured above in blue) who survived a hard-fought encounter against Neil Ellery and David Hodson (pictured above in white) from Traralgon RSL Bowls Club to record an 18-12 win that accompanies their victory in this event in 2012.

THE ANSWER ON CD AVAILABLEIf you would like The Answer on CD pleasecall Dot Byrne at Legacy House 8626 0500

NEXT OF KIN DETAILSDoes your club have up-to-date details of your next of kin or emergency contact person?If not fill out the form (below) and take it with you the next time you attend your Legacy Club/Social Club meeting or event and hand it to your Club’s Secretary or attending Legatee for recording.This is vital information should a need arise due to illness, accident or other emergency to contact family or friends.

_______________ LEGACY WIDOWS’ CLUB

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS(Hand to the Secretary of your widows' club)

Name: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________

_______________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________

Next of Kin OR Emergency Contact Name: ________________

_______________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number: __________

_______________________________________

Relationship: ___________________________

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