NEWSLETTER March 2017

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Welcome to our March Newsletter

Are you aware of the services that we offer at Evergreen?

We have Annette, who is a wonderful hairdresser, at Evergreen once a month on Wednesdays

Michael Wong is our Audiologist and he offers free hearing tests. Ring the Office on 9836 9681 to arrange an appointment.

Podiatry is every Friday. Make an appointment to see Annie by ringing the office on 9836 9681.

We are urgently in need of Volunteer Bus Drivers. No special licence required. You would be driving our 10 seater mini bus collecting and dropping off Clients. The buses are all automatic and very easy to manoeuvre . Various shifts are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please ring Brenda on 9836 9681 if you are interested in this role.

The Evergreen Seniors Club is holding a lunch on the 12th April. All the food is home cooked and will be delicious. Contact the office to make a booking.

Our Art Therapy program is up and running and is a very enjoyable way of spending some time. If you have had an interest in Art in the past and poor health has caused you to give it up, come along and try the sessions at Evergreen. Additional assistance is available for Clients with cognitive or physical challenges.

For further information contact Brenda on 9836 9681

Balwyn Evergreen Centre

45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn Victoria, 3103 Ph: (03) 9836 9681 Fax: (03) 9836 8259

brenda.dennis@balwynevergreen.org.au www.balwynevergreen.org.au

Promoting an inclusive community, treating clients, carers & families and those from culturally diverse backgrounds with equality, respect and dignity.

EVENTS March 2017

Active Living Program

On Thursday & Friday from 10.30AM to

3.00PM, we run an ‘Active Living Program’.

This program, funded by the Department of

Health, is for frailer members of the

community.

There are varied and interesting activities

offered, it includes an exercise component,

morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The

afternoon could include music, guest speaker,

art or craft, word games and much more.

If you are interested or know of someone who

might like to come please ring Brenda on

9836 9681

Exercises

Exercise is an integral part of the programs at

Balwyn Evergreen. Each class has a different

feel, our instructors support and encourage

each participant to achieve and satisfy their

needs and goals.

Our ability to provide classes where people of

all abilities feel comfortable exercising

together is unique. After each class we

encourage all to stay and enjoy refreshments

together in a social and friendly environment.

For more information or to book, call

98369681

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Evergreen Podiatry

Every Friday we have a

Podiatrist available at Balwyn

Evergreen Centre. To make a

booking please call the office on

9836 9681

Cost is $45.00 for Evergreen members or

$60.00 a session for a non-member. There

is a $20.00 fee for failure to notify us if you

do not turn up for an appointment.

Make sure to check on the Balwyn Evergreen

website to keep up with monthly outings and

Active Living Programs.

All of our programs, services and outings are

under the ‘Programs and Services’ tab.

Let us know what else you would like to see

on the website.

Website

Yearly subscriptions $35.00 per annum

Your membership provides you with cheap-

er exercise classes on your second visit

with the third visit free (Must be all within

the same week).

Reduced podiatry, free cards, craft, fashion

and fabric, walking group, OMNI. Pay now

for a membership that lasts up to December

2017. Please pay at the office.

Volunteer Bus Drivers

needed!

We would like some volunteer drivers for

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday. If anyone is available or know

anyone who is please call Brenda on

9836 9681

Understand Technology

Want to know how to use your mobile phone

more effectively, understand how to operate

your IPad or tablet. Learn about online

banking? Skype your loved ones overseas?

EBay? Our tutors speak English and Mandarin.

Session run on a Thursday or Friday from

10.30am—12.00pm.

Cost per session $25.00

Please ring for bookings on 9836 9681

EVENTS March 2017

Every Wednesday there is a community lunch at

Evergreen

We have special lunches or BBQ’s during the year

as well.

There is a concert in the afternoon followed by

afternoon tea.

If that doesn’t appeal you can come in for an

exercise session and morning tea.

We have art groups running in the afternoon as

well!

Lots to do on Wednesday!

For more information, ring Brenda on

9836 9681

CRAFT

A friendly Craft group who meet every Monday

afternoon to talk, knit, crochet and more.

1.00pm—3.00pm, Cost—$3.00

Need help to get to and from the

Supermarket?

A shopping bus runs on Monday with

pickups starting at 9.00am. You will be

taken to Balwyn Woolworths to do

your shopping before being collected

and taken home. The cost is $10.00

and you need to speak to Brenda on

9836 9681 to see if you are eligible for

this service.

Shopping Bus

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FREE MONTHLY HEARING TESTS

Audiologist Michael Wong will be available to

provide free hearing tests

and information about

hearing health.

If you already have hearing

aids, please feel free to bring

them with you for a free

maintenance check, clean

and battery replacement.

Cost: FREE, but bookings

are required. Please ring

the office on 9836 9681.

Community Lunch

Community Garden

Opening! Our Community Garden is open to everyone from

the 5th of April.

Thanks to our dedicated garden volunteers the

garden is already thriving. Please come along and

have a look!

Special Club Luncheon—12th April

We have a delicious homemade lunch planned for the 12th

of April. The menu consists of a rich pea, ham and vegetable

soup and the main is a delicious pastie with gravy along

mash potatoes and vegetables with trifle as dessert. A glass

of wine is also included. All this for the great price of $20.

Please call 9836 9681 to book.

Cards –Want to Play?

New Members Wanted Every Monday Afternoon at 1.00PM—4.00PM

Cost: $2.50 (FREE for MEMBERS)

Call Balwyn Evergreen Centre Office to book on 9836

9681

Trading Table We will have a trading table on Wednesday 8th

March.

Come have a browse for some great bargains and

help raise some money for the club.

OUTINGS March 2017

If you are interested in going on any of the Bus trips for the first time you will need to speak to Brenda on

9836 9681

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2nd March

EARLY START 9.00AM AUSTRALIAN TEXTILE EXHIBITION @

CRANBOURNE GARDENS: Come and wander around this exquis-

ite exhibition, over 100 Exhibits of Patchwork Quilts & Projects with

an Australian theme highlighting a range of fabrics, patchworks,

displays and a pop-up shop. Lunch is on site at the Boon Wurrung

café.

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

9th March

DIXONS CREEK: DIXON’S CREEK BAR AND GRILL

Today, we’ll enjoy a lovely scenic drive through the Yarra Valley to

Dixons Creek Café Bar & Grill, a roadside café nestled in the foot-

hills of the Great Dividing Range with a charming atmosphere, deli-

cious senior menu and amazing views.

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

16th March

MURUMBEENA: OASIS BAKERY

The Oasis Bakery has one of the most extensive collections of eth-

nic ingredients, plus a wonderful delicatessen, fresh fruit, vegeta-

bles and bakery in store. The restaurant has lots of tasty middle

eastern treats to choose from.

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

23rd March

MT MACEDON: MT MACEDON TRADING POST CAFÉ

The Trading Post is an excellent spot to stop and rest in the beauti-

ful surrounds of Mount Macedon. It is the hub of the Mt Macedon

community, specialising in excellent coffee, award-winning pies,

tempting home-made cakes, local produce & wines and beautiful

giftware. It is also the home of Mount Macedon Kitchen preserves

and biscuits.

Transport $15.00

2 courses $17.50

Total $32.50

30th March

FRANKSTON: WAVES ON THE BEACH RESTAURANT

Hidden away on the beach with stunning seaside views, Waves on

the Beach offers one of Mornington Peninsula’s most picturesque

dining experiences. With a focus on casual seaside dining, you can

relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

7th March

Mt MACEDON: EARLY START 9.45AM MT MACEDON

TRADING POST CAFE

The Trading Post is an excellent spot to stop and rest in the

beautiful surrounds of Mount Macedon. It is the hub of the Mt

Macedon community, specialising in excellent coffee, award-

winning pies, tempting home-made cakes, local produce &

wines and beautiful giftware. It is also the home of Mount Mac-

edon Kitchen preserves and biscuits.

Transport $15.00

2 courses $17.50

Total $32.50

14th March

DIXONS CREEK: DIXONS CREEK CAFÉ BAR & GRILL

Today, we’ll enjoy a lovely scenic drive through the Yarra Val-

ley to Dixons Creek Café Bar & Grill, a roadside café nestled in

the foothills of the Great Dividing Range with a charming at-

mosphere, delicious Senior menu and amazing views.

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

21st March

DANDENONG: EARLY START 9.45AM DANDENONG MAR-

KET

Founded in 1866, Dandenong Market is Melbourne’s second

oldest and second largest market. It brings together 150 differ-

ent nationalities under one roof. You’ll find an amazing variety

of fresh local produce, fruits and vegetables, spices, rices, len-

tils, beans and nuts. Dandenong Market is a haven for bargain

hunters, a utopia for treasure seekers and paradise for food

lovers of any description. After a rummage around the market,

lunch will be at the Dandenong RSL.

Transport $15.00

2 course $16.50

Total $31.50

28th March

KENSINGTON: THE QUIET MAN IRISH PUB

Like the name suggests, the Quiet Man is a classic Irish pub in

Kensington. Channelling the essence of Ireland, the pub serves

up traditional food and drink native to the Green Isle

Transport $15.00

Choose own meal

BALWYN BLOKES March 2017

The Studio offers an inclusive bright social space for people of all ages and abilities. You can work on your own art or develop new skills in many of the artistic mediums on hand including; drawing; painting; sculpture; photography and others. Materials are provided at an affordable cost. Each ses-sion is guided by an Artist with a background in fine arts.

Class Times Wednesday: 12.00pm – 3.00pm Friday:10.00am - 3.00pm Contact Brenda Dennis at 9836 9681 or

ART WORKSHOPS

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Thursday, 9th March

THE HOME HOTEL, LAUNCHING PLACE

Located on the Warburton rail trail and opposite the Yarra River, this historic Edwardian hotel offers a

traditional "Country Pub" experience with a great menu and relaxed atmosphere.

Transport $15.00 2 course Senior meal $20.00 Total $35.00

Thursday, 23rd March

GRAINGER MUSEUM TOUR, PARKVILLE

We will have an early lunch at 11.30am at The Clyde Hotel in Carlton followed by a tour of the Grainger

Museum which is the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia. It is home to a wonder-

ful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger,

an icon of twentieth century Australian musical culture.

Guided tour $ 5.00 Transport $15.00 Total $20.00 Own choice of meal.

INTERESTED? CALL 9836 9681 Balwyn Blokes is a group for retired men who would like to get out with other socially-minded

“blokes”, see some of Melbourne & enjoy a meal together. We go out fortnightly on Thursdays

to different venues, hotels and clubs around Melbourne.

The group is led by Bo . Transport is provided. To book ring 9836 9681

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Balwyn Historical Society Venue: Balwyn Evergreen Centre

45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn, 3103

Topic: Date: Thursday March 9th at 8pm

Speaker: Professor Graeme Davison

Topic: The Long Commute—How

Melbourne got to Work

Graeme Davison is Australia’s foremost

urban historian. He will speak on the

evolution of public transport from walking

to horses to steam to electricity to cars.

Supper served - gold coin donation

appreciated.

Enquiries and visitor bookings: Marilyn

Poole 9857 7565

Bric a Brac Cabinet

I know many of you enjoy a look through

the bric a brac cabinet and have got

some great bargains.

If you have any good quality bric a brac

that you would like to donate please

contact us on 9836 9681 or drop it off at

Centre.

Save your precious memories by

converting your old VHS tapes into DVDs.

Converting your tapes to DVD’s ensures

protection of your recorded memories

from the VHS video from fading or the

tape breaking over time.

Bring in your tapes and we can copy it to

DVD and also, as an extra, a copy of the

digital file onto a USB stick.

Please enquire at Reception or contact

Brenda on 9836 9681

A fee applies for this service.

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Evergreen Seniors Club—A

word from the President

Welcome to the President’s first letter of the

year. I hope you are all refreshed after the

break from your various activities with family

and friends and are looking forward to anoth-

er year at Evergreen.

The Club is in full swing with some great ac-

tivities coming up. We will be having an

Easter raffle and on the April 12th we will

have a special luncheon to raise money for

the club. Also we will have a trading table on

the second Wednesday of the month every

two months. Don’t forget to bring in any Bric

& Brac you have at home that you no longer

need.

Also we are always on the look out for books

that are in good condition.

We are about to distribute pamphlets to try

and encourage new members and asking

members to ask their GPs and other health

professionals to allow us to display them on

their premises.

We have been fortunate to be able to book

Dorothy Baker, of TV fame, and she will be

performing at the centre on the 10th of May.

Geoff Walker will be entertaining us on the

12th of April with his didgeridoo. Some of

our favourite entertainers will be returning

along with some new acts. If anyone knows

any artists who are willing to come along and

entertain us please let us know.

Ken, Lorraine and I were invited to have

lunch with the Chinese Senior Citizens Associ-

ation on the 20th of February at a restaurant

in Burwood to celebrate the year of the

“Golden Rooster”. We were made very wel-

come and enjoyed a scrumptious lunch with

our hosts.

Sandra Brain

President Balwyn Evergreen Club

IMPORTANT DATES March 2017

Weekly Activities & Concerts

March 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9.00AM

Shopping Bus

9.00AM—

1.00PM

Bridge

10.00AM—3.00PM

Hairdressing (Every 6

weeks) This month: 15th

9.30AM

Men’s Exercise

Group

9.00AM-

1.00PM

Podiatry

9.15AM

Zumba Gold

9.30AM

Men’s Exercise

Group

10.15AM

Strength / Gentle

Exercise Class

10.00AM

Thursday Tourists/

Walking Group

10.00AM

Tai Chi for

Balance

10.30AM

Exercise to

Music

10.00AM

Tuesday

Ramblers Bus Trip

12.00PM

Evergreen Club Lunch

10.30AM

Balwyn Blokes (Fortnightly)

10.00AM—

3.00PM

Arts Workshop

11.45AM

Strength and

Balance Class

10.45AM

Strength Exercise

Class

12.00PM—3.00PM

Art Workshop

10.30AM

Active Living Program

10.30AM

Active Living

Program

1.00PM

Craft/Art

12.00PM

Body Balance

Class

10.30AM-12.30PM

OM:NI (Fortnightly)

11.00AM

Gentle Exercise

Group

1.30PM

Evergreen Club

Concert

1.00PM

Card Games

1.45PM

Strength Exercise

Class

11.00AM

Gentle Exercise

Group

2.00PM

Falls Prevention

Class

Companion Animal Volunteer Support For many people pets are the most important companion in their lives however illness, disability or frailty can make caring for pets too difficult to manage alone. By putting a Volunteer with a Client the animal gets the care and exercise it needs and its owner continues to enjoy the love and companionship a pet can offer. Companion Animal Volunteer Support (CAVS) program was established in 1999 to help residents of Boroondara who may have disabilities, be frail and/or older people, to care for their companion animals at home. This program is funded by the Department of Health (DH) through their Home and Community Care (HACC) program and must meet their all their standards. It is a free service to those who are eligible for HACC services but you must be a current member of Balwyn Evergreen to apply for the service. The current membership is $35.00 per annum. Volunteers help people keep their animal with them and stay in their home for longer. They are a vital link to the success of the program. Contact 9836 9681 if you would like to apply for the program.

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EVERGREEN CONCERTS

1st March Rob Foemander

8th March Chris Dunn

15th March Judy

22nd March Ron Mayne

29th March Heath

Concert starts at 1.30PM on

Wednesday—45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn

(Balwyn Evergreen Centre)

Ring 9836 9681 if interested

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. Concerts start at 1.30pm

followed by afternoon tea, bring your friends and enjoy a

wonderful afternoon.