IMLAC June – September 2017 President’s Message Welcome to the return of warm woolies, coats and yes umbrellas; not sure I am ready yet. Also welcome to the June to September IMLAC Newsletter. Barbara kind enough to open up her home again for a Saturday lunch and as numbers limited please respond early. We have a couple of new venues for Wednesday brunch (Federici at Her Majesty’s Theatre & Rubber Duck Cafe in Clifton Hill), as well as two lovely regional lunch venues (Victoria Hotel, Woodend, and the Coach & Horses Inn at Clarkefield - both with welcoming open fire places). There's also a suburban lunch at Brighton, and dinner at The Bank on Collins (as well as our regular pub lunch venues at the Imperial & the Pumphouse). Sounds great, so sincere thanks to you all, as without our hosts there would be no newsletter. Also new is a free Organ Recital at St Michael’s Church followed by either coffee or light lunch, everyone welcome. Don’t forget Afternoon with Maya - plenty of lovely cakes to choose from. I would like to thank Michele for attending a website training course run by LACVI, as keeping our website up to date is one of the keys to attracting new members. Remember to book for our AGM, which will be held on 24th September 2017. To all our members planning travels keep safe and enjoy. Cheers and best wishes to all.. Sue Sue Sue Sue V CLUB INFORMATION INNER MELBOURNE LIFE ACTIVITI ES CLUB INC COMMITTEE: President: Sue V Secretary: Deborah Treasurer: Dianne A Membership Secretary: Dianne A 0425 140 981 Newsletter Editor: Sue D Activities Co-ordinator: Sue V Theatre Bookings and Events Manager: Carolyn S Extras Co-Ordinator: Ann Email: Committee Members: Aileen & John FEES $25 for single membership. $45.00 for a couple at the same address. Members who already belong to another Life Activities Club get a discount of $12 To enquire, join or renew membership, contact Dianne, our Membership Secretary, PO Box 199, East Melbourne, VIC 8002 Changing Address? Don’t forget to advise Dianne of the details.
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IMLAC June – September 2017
President’s Message
Welcome to the return of warm woolies, coats and yes umbrellas; not sure I am ready yet.
Also welcome to the June to September IMLAC Newsletter.
Barbara kind enough to open up her home again for a Saturday lunch and as numbers limited please respond early.
We have a couple of new venues for Wednesday brunch (Federici at Her Majesty’s Theatre & Rubber Duck Cafe in Clifton Hill), as well as two lovely regional lunch venues (Victoria Hotel, Woodend, and the Coach & Horses Inn at Clarkefield - both with welcoming open fire places). There's also a suburban lunch at Brighton, and dinner at The Bank on Collins (as well as our regular pub lunch venues at the Imperial & the Pumphouse). Sounds great, so sincere thanks to you all, as without our hosts there would be no newsletter.
Also new is a free Organ Recital at St Michael’s Church followed by either coffee or light lunch, everyone welcome. Don’t forget Afternoon with Maya - plenty of lovely cakes to choose from.
I would like to thank Michele for attending a website training course run by LACVI, as keeping our website up to date is one of the keys to attracting new members.
Remember to book for our AGM, which will be held on 24th September 2017.
To all our members planning travels keep safe and enjoy.
Cheers and best wishes to all.. Sue Sue Sue Sue VVVV
CLUB INFORMATION
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President: Sue V
Secretary: Deborah
Treasurer: Dianne A
Membership Secretary: Dianne A 0425 140 981
Newsletter Editor: Sue D
Activities Co-ordinator: Sue V
Theatre Bookings and Events Manager: Carolyn S
Extras Co-Ordinator: Ann
Email:
Committee Members: Aileen & John
FEES
$25 for single membership.
$45.00 for a couple at the same address.
Members who already belong to another Life Activities Club get a discount of $12
To enquire, join or renew membership, contact Dianne, our Membership Secretary, PO Box 199, East Melbourne, VIC 8002
Changing Address? Don’t forget to advise Dianne of the details.
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Diary Notes!!! -- Renewals and AGM Membership Renewals are due by 30th June. Further details will be forwarded out by the
Committee at a later date.
IMLAC’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 24th September.
Further details regarding the AGM are included on page 4, but please make a note on that date in your diary now so that you can keep the day free to join us.
Activities where the venue says “Meet at Flinders St Station” ...
For those of you who haven’t yet met there at the start of an IMLAC activity, we meet at the tables and benches just to the right of “Coffee HQ” (pictured right) - as you are facing it. This is within the Myki “touched on” area, so make sure you bring your Myki Card with you. If you don’t know the host, simply ask the contact person whether they have a mobile number and, if so, you can give them a call when you arrive.
ARE YOU WILLING TO HOST AN EVENT DURING OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER and/or JANUARY?
If so, I’d love to hear from you!!!If so, I’d love to hear from you!!!If so, I’d love to hear from you!!!If so, I’d love to hear from you!!!
Think galleries, gardens, live entertainment, etc
Perhaps you and a friend would like to co-host an activity ...
... I’ll be happy to discuss how easy it can be! Sue V
Play It Again ... 17th September
(Don't miss this opportunity to see "Force of Destiny") Sue V. has very generously opened her home for this activity. What a great way to spend a delightful Sunday afternoon! Watching a “cinema gem” that received the following review from David Stratton:
"A moving and compassionate exploration of the human condition. One of Paul Cox's most personal and emotional films. David Wenham gives an exceptional performance"
As there’s a limit of 12 for this activity, please book early! Also, please note that this is a “members only” activity. The venue is centrally situated near the corner of LaTrobe and Spring Streets, and Sue will give details of the specific
address, transport options, etc when you book. Sue will provide tea & coffee, and you are welcome to “bring a plate” (or equivalent).
DRINKS & A CHAT
Come along for a drink and a chat once a month (usually on the 2nd Monday of each month, unless that day is a public holiday) at the Jarrah Bar in Quay West, Southbank. Enter Southbank from St Kilda Rd on the right side of the Hamer Hall and on the upper promenade. The Bar is immediately behind the Hamer Hall in Quay West. You can enter from just outside the Southgate shops, near the umbrellas on the left. Happy Hour drinks are $4.50 for house wine, sparkling wine or beer from 5.30-6.30 pm. Tapas are available.
NO NEED TO BOOK – however, if you would like more details telephone Carolyn
MONDAY MOVIES WITH KAY
Join Kay & other members on Monday afternoons for a movie at the Nova, the Kino or Melbourne Central. Very modest prices & budget food available. (Some Mondays may need to be cancelled) Phone Kay before 10 am on the day to confirm the venue,
movie and time.
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BROADWAY CLASSICS with ‘The Production Company’- 2017
The IMLAC dates for the 2017 bookings are 3rd June, 5th August & 4th November.
If you did not subscribe through Carolyn in March, you can still arrange your own subscriptions and attend with the IMLAC members
on the dates above.
Don’t forget to put these dates in your diary!
Morning Melodies (in the Afternoon) @ The Arts Centre How lucky we are to have this diverse & sensational entertainment programme available to us – at a price that’s easy to afford! Whether you simply wish to attend an occasional performance, or subscribe to a partial or full season, we hope that you’ll join us at Hamer Hall for the afternoon sessions during 2016.
Here’s the remaining programme for 2017:
5th June 2017: Hollywood Movie Musicals with Victorian College of the
Arts Students
3rd July 2017: Jazz and The Silver Screen, starring Alinta Chidzey and
The Roger Young Collective
14th August 2017: Bobby Fox: Four Seasons in One Day - A Journey
Through Jersey Boys
11th September 2017: Martin Crewes: To Be Frank - A Celebration Of
Sinatra
2nd October 2017: The Evolution of Swing - Red Hot Rhythmakers With
Echoes Of Harlem
6th November 2017: Three Generations of Vaudeville - The Kermond 3
11th December 2017: Christmas Melodies
All performances are held on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Individual ticket prices for each performance are $20 (and can usually be purchased on the day).
Either book your tickets in advance or buy them on the day, and join us in the Foyer from 12:45 pm onwards. After the show, we usually gather for coffee & a chat. For further information, phone Carolyn
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Thanks to the City of
Melbourne for their ongoing
support of IMLAC!!!
BARBARA’S GET TOGETHER LUNCH Saturday 24th June at 12:30 pm
Barbara has once again invited members to visit her at her Hampton apartment - for lunch (Finger Food: savoury and sweet, + wine, tea and coffee for $20; a very generous offer). Guest numbers will be limited to 20 for this activity – which is for “Members Only”. To facilitate planning, please book with Barbara (9598 6735) before 10th June
For those wishing to travel by public transport, catch the 11:52 am Sandringham Line train from Flinders St Station
to Hampton, then it’s a 10 minute walk to Barbara’s.
(Some members may prefer to drive. If so, and if you arrive early, as a courtesy to Barbara please wait until the
"train contingent" arrive before going in.)
IMLAC AGM at AMORA
SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER, 2017
11.00 am start
To reach the Amora Hotel Riverwalk, 649 Bridge Rd Richmond,
take Trams 48 from Collins St or 75 from Flinders St to stop 22
which is in front of the hotel entrance. The Committee has agreed
that the marquee will once again be our venue. Undercover
parking is available via the River St entrance for a modest fee.
The menu will cater for all tastes and budgets and members will order and pay for their main meal and drink when they arrive (around $29). There will be a few free extras supplied by the Club including tea, coffee, biscuits & canapés.
Bookings open Friday 8th September (and close Thursday 21st September) with: John
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Thanks to Martin Foley MP, State Member for Albert Park, and his staff for their
support of IMLAC through the printing of this newsletter.
On being a good guest ... When there is a large group dining together, the organising host usually has the job of collecting what individuals owe for their meals and drinks, and then paying the restauranteur.
In the past, there have been reports of hosts having to make up shortfalls, or search for change – and that has been very unfair.
It’s easy to forget that coffee or extra drink, and one suggestion has been for hosts to give their guests slips of paper and ask them to make a note of what they order - as they order it.
Also, it really important that you BRING SMALL DENOMINATION NOTES AND CHANGE
so that you can easily give the host the correct money.
(Although we’ve been requesting this for ages, some people still turn up with $50 notes)
Please – make sure that YOU are a good guest!
MORNING TEA at “YOUNG and JACKSON”
on ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH @ 10.00 am
‘Young and Jackson’ (on the corner of Swanston & Flinders Sts) is so central that most people know where it is. The food is surprisingly modest in price, especially their
yummy Muffins. Their Morning Tea menu includes specials
Check the Calendar for dates. Carolyn
Saturday Afternoon Movies at the KinoSaturday Afternoon Movies at the KinoSaturday Afternoon Movies at the KinoSaturday Afternoon Movies at the Kino Come to the Kino (Collins Street) to see a movie we all choose -
whatever fits the start time 3-4:30 pm. A chance for a coffee and chat
either prior to or after the movie. If interested phone John by 5:00 pm
on the Friday before the three scheduled activities (see the Calendarsee the Calendarsee the Calendarsee the Calendar)
CHECKING DETAILS FOR CLUB ACTIVITIES
When Organisers give a ‘Phone by’ date it is crucial to phone BY THE DUE DATE. When leaving a message, always leave contact details. Please speak slowly. If members don’t phone the organiser, the event may be cancelled. Also because events on the calendar are organised months ahead, sometimes venues or other event details change. If you just turn up, you may find no members &/or no event.
PLEASE, DO NOT PHONE AFTER THE BOOKING DEADLINE, PARTICULARLY FOR EVENTS WHERE THE HOST HAS TO BOOK SEATS SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT
Wednesday Brunch
In this newsletter, there are three different venues for the Wednesday Brunches:
• Federici, Spring St (in the Princess Theatre buildning);
• Auction Rooms, 103 Errol St, Nth Melbourne (catch the 57 Tram from Flinders St Station to Stop 12 in the heart of North Melbourne); &
• Rubber Duck Cafe, 139 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill
Each has its own special ambience and great menu offerings. Check the Calendar for the Wednesday Brunch dates and venues ...
DATE TIME WHAT WHERE & HOW TO GET THERE ORGANISER
JUNE
Afternoon Movies on Mondays, phone Kay before 10 am -
Fri 2
5:00 pm Friday Afternoon
Cocktails
Atrium Bar, Level 35, Sofitel, Collins Place. Near Cnr Collins & Spring Sts.
Sat 3
10.00 am (Note: Pg 5)
Morning Tea @ Young and Jackson’s
Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts. Join members for coffee or tea and maybe a
freshly baked muffin or light snack.
Sat 3
7:00 for 7:30 pm
Ethnic Exotica Dinner
Tram 70 to Stop 11
Saint Urban Restaurant (European - Lic)
213 Swan Street, Richmond
Sat 3
6.30 pm for 7.30 pm start
(Notes: Pg 3)
The Production Company
"Hello Dolly"
Playhouse, Arts Centre. Meet at 6.30pm in the Box Office foyer for
drinks, nibbles & a chat
Mon 5
12.45pm for 1.30pm
(Note Pg 3)
Morning Melodies in the Afternoon & Coffee after
“Hollywood Movie Musicals” Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road (Ticket $20)
