Security Number If the Resident Support Services number is unavailable residents are reminded the mobile contact number for Security is: 0413 388 650 Village News - pg 4 Bentley Park Social Club - pg 5 Meet the Admin Team - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 Club News - pg 10 & 11 Inside this issue > Bentley Park Social Club St. Patrick’s Day Lunch - 16th March Can you believe that we are into March already? I love March, it signals to me that the really hot weather has now passed us by (well hopefully anyway), it is the beginning of autumn, my favourite season, and above all else it is the beginning of the football season. Can the Dockers do one better this year and take off the big-one? And can the Eagles reverse the form slump that saw them sitting amongst the cellar dwellers last year. My prediction is that both our WA teams will be in the finals mix this year, and don’t be too surprised if we get the magical Eagles and Dockers Grand Final – won’t that upset the applecart!!! But that’s enough of a digression let’s kick start this month’s article with some wonderful comments about the SwanCare Group community. Bentley Park Outdoor Movie I would just like to take a moment to congratulate the organising team behind the fabulous Bentley Park Outdoor Movie Night that is to be held under the stars on 4th March. We are estimating 150 residents to attend and hope you thoroughly enjoy the beautiful movie “The King’s Speech”. This is the second outdoor movie experience and I am pretty confident that this will become a regular feature on the SwanCare Community calendar. I would like to sincerely thank the hard-working staff who are giving up their time to assist on the evening, and special thanks to Karen Parker, the brainchild behind the event. SwanCare Group is proud of its Community spirit and it is events such as this that I believe epitomises what we are all about. Meet the Admin Team This month we will be commencing our new regular feature in which we highlight and profile teams from the hard-working and dedicated administrative staff members. This initiative was borne out of a request from our residents meetings, whereby it was suggested that it would be good, particularly for our newer residents, to find out a little bit more about our administrative support team. I hope that you enjoy this new feature of our Tidings, and thank you to the staff that have supported this initiative. SwanCare Group in the Media Some of our residents may have noticed that SwanCare is getting more exposure in the local press and other magazines of late. This is not just by accident, it is by design, and is part of the overall focus on our increased messaging and heightening of our brand awareness to the broader community. Part of our marketing plan strategy is to increase the messaging that SwanCare Group is an organisation that has a community focus and truly cares for its staff, residents and indeed all those persons that have a stake in our community. The on-going promotion, assisted by our PR advisors Shine Communications is delivering this message loud and clear. Since we commenced this increased promotion we have had several news items and stories published about SwanCare Group and its caring, and community focussed initiatives. The following stories have all received print media exposure: - SwanCare Group fundraising for the direct families of our staff that were victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines. Donation of administration’s old coffee machine to the Roleystone Firies. BrainTrainers introduced into our care facilities (a first for WA). Volunteers function – 1950’s theme. A wonderful photo of Ken Sinclair and yours truly making the papers. The Live for Free initiative, for centenarians that are still living as independent retires within the village. (Another first, we think for Australia) Feathers Rewards Program The Feathers Reward and Recognition scheme underwent its first six-month review via a staff and management survey. Feedback from the results showed that the initial take up has been very good, that staff see the scheme as a positive addition to their employee benefits, is a source of motivation, and is well regarded. The main comment flowing through is that staff value the recognition, particularly recognition from residents, and this is seen as the primary benefit of the system. Thus to all those residents that have taken the time to complete a Feathers recognition form in response to receiving service from a staff member that went above and beyond, a huge thanks. To those residents that haven’t yet lodged a form, I would encourage you to do so. The receipt of the recognition by our staff from you is extremely well regarded, and makes a huge impact on them. Mythbusting A recent national industry survey on retirement villages published by McCrindle Baynes unveiled some very interesting comments, and put to bed some misconceptions about retirees habits, and generally busted some long-held Across My Desk CEO’s Report March 2014 swancare resident newsletter Continued Page 3 Media Exposure: Ken Sinclair and I at the 1950’s-themed Volunteers function.
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Security NumberIf the Resident Support Services number is unavailable residents are reminded the mobile contact number for Security is:
0413 388 650
Village News - pg 4 Bentley Park Social Club - pg 5Meet the Admin Team - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7Club News - pg 10 & 11
Inside this issue >Bentley Park Social Club St. Patrick’s Day Lunch - 16th March
Can you believe that we are into March already? I love March, it signals to me that the really hot weather has now passed us by (well hopefully anyway), it is the beginning of autumn, my favourite season, and above all else it is the beginning of the football season. Can the Dockers do one better this year and take off the big-one? And can the Eagles reverse the form slump that saw them sitting amongst the cellar dwellers last year. My prediction is that both our WA teams will be in the finals mix this year, and don’t be too surprised if we get the magical Eagles and Dockers Grand Final – won’t that upset the applecart!!! But that’s enough of a digression let’s kick start this month’s article with some wonderful comments about the SwanCare Group community.
Bentley Park Outdoor MovieI would just like to take a moment to congratulate the organising team behind the fabulous Bentley Park Outdoor Movie Night that is to be held under the stars on 4th March. We are estimating 150 residents to attend and hope you thoroughly enjoy the beautiful movie “The King’s Speech”. This is the second outdoor movie experience and I am pretty confident that this will become a regular feature on the SwanCare Community calendar. I would like to sincerely thank the hard-working staff who are giving up their time to assist on the evening, and special thanks to Karen Parker, the brainchild behind the event. SwanCare Group is proud of its Community spirit and it is events such as this that I believe epitomises what we are all about.
Meet the Admin Team This month we will be commencing our new regular feature in which we highlight and profile teams from the hard-working and dedicated administrative staff members. This initiative was borne out of a request from our residents meetings, whereby it was suggested that it would be good, particularly for our newer residents, to find out a little bit more about our administrative support team. I hope that you enjoy this new feature of our Tidings, and thank you to the staff that have supported this initiative.
SwanCare Group in the Media Some of our residents may have noticed that SwanCare is getting more exposure in the local press and other magazines of late. This is not just by accident, it is by design, and is part of the overall focus on our increased messaging and heightening of our brand awareness to the broader community.
Part of our marketing plan strategy is to increase the messaging that SwanCare Group is an organisation that has a community focus and truly cares for its staff, residents and indeed all those persons that have a stake in our community. The on-going promotion, assisted by our PR advisors Shine Communications is delivering this message loud and clear. Since we commenced this increased promotion we have had several news items and stories published about SwanCare Group and its caring, and community focussed initiatives.
The following stories have all received print media exposure: -
� SwanCare Group fundraising for the direct families of our staff that were victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines.
� Donation of administration’s old coffee machine to the Roleystone Firies.
� BrainTrainers introduced into our care facilities (a first for WA).
� Volunteers function – 1950’s theme. A wonderful photo of Ken Sinclair and yours truly making the papers.
� The Live for Free initiative, for centenarians that are still living as independent retires within the village. (Another first, we think for Australia)
Feathers Rewards ProgramThe Feathers Reward and Recognition scheme underwent its first six-month review via a staff and management survey. Feedback from the results showed that the initial take up has been very good, that staff see the scheme as a positive addition to their employee benefits, is a source of motivation, and is well regarded. The main comment flowing through is that staff value the recognition, particularly recognition from residents, and this is seen as the primary benefit of the system. Thus to all those residents that have taken the time to complete a Feathers recognition form in response to receiving service from a staff member that went above and beyond, a huge thanks. To those residents that haven’t yet lodged a form, I would encourage you to do so. The receipt of the recognition by our staff from you is extremely well regarded, and makes a huge impact on them.
Mythbusting A recent national industry survey on retirement villages published by McCrindle Baynes unveiled some very interesting comments, and put to bed some misconceptions about retirees habits, and generally busted some long-held
Across My Desk
CEO’s Report
March 2014swancare resident newsletter
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Media Exposure: Ken Sinclair and I at the 1950’s-themed Volunteers function.
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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park We would love to see you at our Sunday Service of praise and song. We are from all denominations and would love to welcome you into the Christian Fellowship. We meet at the JP Stratton Centre every Sunday 9.30am. The fourth Sunday of each month is our Prayer & Praise service, led by members of our group. All enquiries and transport phone Mrs Betty Bennett – 9472 6857. The Christian Fellowship (Get Together) Meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Stratton Centre at 10:30am. We meet for coffee, tea & tidbits. We find plenty of things we enjoy sharing & discussing. Ring Betty Bennett – 9472 6857.
Catholic Services 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Stratton Centre commencing at 11am.
Rowethorpe Uniting Church Rowethorpe Uniting Church Weekly Sunday Services are conducted in the Rowethorpe Chapel 10:00am with visiting Ministers. Contact Pam Hind – 9470 4139 and Mary Perreau 9355 5381
Church Services at Kingia The Kingia Care Facility has the Swan Room furnished and set up as a Chapel. Monthly Church Services are held by the Anglican (4th Tues 1.30pm), Catholic (1st Fri 10.30am) and Uniting Church (3rd Wed, 10.30am), and residents of the village are welcome to attend. At other times the Swan Room is available to all as a venue for private reflection. Don Pederick – 6250 0402
World Day of PrayerThere will be a service for World Day of Prayer on Friday 7th March at 10:00am in the Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe. The theme for this year is: “Egypt – Streams in the Desert”. Everyone is welcome and to stay for morning tea after the service. For further information contact – Pam Hind on 9470 4139.
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myths about the sector. The report, from our perspective is very useful and provides good validation for operators, and is a source of useful input for future planning and development opportunities. Essentially, the report confirms what we already know, and provides consistent support to the integrated business model of care service delivery. You might be interested to know that based on the National survey it can be revealed that the following myths have been busted …..
1. “Village catchment is limited to 10km” FALSE …. Reality: 44% of residents moved more than 20km from the family home, including 31% that moved more than 50km.
2. “Prospective residents are focused on lifestyle villages” FALSE ….
Reality: seven out of the top 10 reasons for choosing the village accommodation option were physical health related.
3. “The DMF and contract are major problems” FALSE ….. Reality: 97% found the financial arrangement suitable to their situation at time of entry to the village.
Congratulations Finally this month, I would like to close by congratulating Joan White on her 90th birthday, and I hear on the grapevine that a combined shindig will be held at Plantation Apartments in early March, whereby some 50 or so people will be celebrating with Joan as she reminisces on her life to date and prepares plans for the next exciting decade ahead. Congratulations, Joan, we hope you have a wonderful 90th. That’s’ all for this month, see you around the village. Graham Francis, CEO
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Volunteers Needed to Assist with Pain Clinic Program
We have recently restructured our Pain Clinic Program facilitated by Physio and Lifestyle Staff in Kingia/Tandara and are currently seeking persons who may be interested in volunteering with us to enhance the group.
We welcome volunteers who would like to assist in the following:• Hand massage (training provided)• Singing • Musicians
To register or for further information please contact Kingia/Tandara Activities Department: » Nikeisha Coulter – 6250 0165 or
RememberTake care to remove any personal belongings from your pockets and bedding etc. before we pick it up. SwanCare Group can’t take responsibility for any lost items.
Got dirty washing piling up?
Let us work our magic and have your washing back to you, all fresh and clean, on the same day!
Laundering options include:
• Manchester / linen + pressing
Simply call us before Wednesday of each week and we’ll get an order form and a washing bag to your home. Put your laundry in the bag and it will be picked up on Wednesday morning between 7am and 8am.
We will then deliver it back to you on the same day. Easy!
For price information and more detail on the services we offer please call 6250 0118.
We can help with your laundry!
Keeping a squeaky-clean house can be a challenge! Let us make your home sparkle.
Customise our housekeeping service to meet your needs and budget.
We can do your dusting, vacuuming & mopping, those back-breaking jobs like organising the cupboards and cleaning windows or the fridge or perhaps just some general cleaning and tidying.
You decide how often you would like us to come and how much work needs to be done. You might like us to come weekly, fortnightly or for a once-off spring-clean if you’re returning from vacation. We even offer a full housekeeping service where we come two or three times a week.
If you would like to book us in, discuss what will best suit your needs or just talk about pricing for our Housekeeping Services, call us on 6250 0118.
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Village News
Bentley Park ShowWe were very grateful to Kim George for Chairing our AGM in February. She also audited our 2013 books for us. Aren’t we all extremely lucky to have such caring and obliging staff that goes out of their way to help us any way they can? Bentley Park Show Committee for 2014: Noelene Barnes, Sandra Dale, Cath Devereaux, Val Fraser, Mary Gent, Bethwyn Joy, Phyllis Leavy, Dee Sanders and Marie Stephens Our financial position is sound which allows us to confidently plan another successful Show this year. Changes to the Art section were published in last month’s Tidings. Further to that report, we have decided that the TOTAL OVERALL NUMBER OF ART ENTRIES FOR EACH PERSON IS FIVE. The ‘PENCIL’ category will be included in with the “MIXED MEDIA’, making a total of 5 categories for Art. We are still keen to hear from anyone who has ideas for ‘New’ or ‘Different’ crafts we could include in the Arts & Crafts section which may encourage more entries. Three ideas we have received are Scrap Booking (1 or 2 pages), Leatherwork and Gift basket (complete with suitable items for a special occasion). We’re not expecting any baskets to the standard of the beautiful ones Rita makes for us all, but who knows? We hope at least some of you have already begun work on your entries. KEEP SMILING Cath Devereaux, Coordinator Ph: 6250 0407
Gossip from AustralindThe “Australind Bike Club” has two essential day outings on the weeks calender. Monday mornings at 8.30am the group ranging between three to eight riders set off from The Rize Clubhouse heading north alongside the Estuary, through the Australind town centre, along the picturesque Cathedral Avenue to Buffalo Road at the head of the Estuary, a round trip of 15km in distance. The riders are led by Terry Nugent who has the reputation of maintaining a unrelenting pace.
Thursday at 8.30am is a trip into the Bunbury City Centre, a round distance of over 20k. It’s not all hard work as each trip is punctuated by breaks at their favourite local coffee shops. The “Indoor Bowling Club” is gaining new participating members on Thursday evenings in the Clubhouse. The double teams are very popular with family groups. Fay and Michael French always showing up in the finals, who are the ones to beat. Also proving good for a laugh are the Ladies versus the Men competition. Yes the rumours are true, the Ladies teams have not lost a game yet!
Rowethorpe Wellness ProgramThe Juniper Outreach & Wellness Program have planned several interesting Free Wellness Seminars for March. Bentley Park residents, carers and family are welcome to attend the seminars in the Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe Village. All seminars are followed by afternoon/morning tea & coffee. For seminar information and booking details refer to the Tidings Calendar on pages 6-7.
BrainTrainers a WA First Credit: Canning Times
Forget Nintendo Wii’s – residents at Bentley’s SwanCare Group are paving the way for seniors-focussed gaming with a WA-first technology especially designed to improve seniors’ memory fitness. SwanCare is home to the first BrainTrainerPlus equipment in WA, an interactive technology designed to playfully boost memory fitness which is proving a vital tool combatting dementia. After an enormously successful six-week trial of the equipment in July last year, two BrainTrainer game consoles recently arrived at SwanCare in Bentley, and are already proving that game consoles aren’t exclusively the domain of young people. The $4300 consoles were purchased thanks to an enthusiastic fundraising campaign within SwanCare. SwanCare Activities Coordinator and Diversional Therapist Annemarie Kluvers said the equipment features a range of interactive short and long-term memory games including puzzles, general knowledge quizzes, Sudoku and photo reminiscence, along with personalised daily brain training options for hundreds of SwanCare residents. “When we trialled the BrainTrainers the great thing we found was that everyone was able to use it, from our low care to high care clients,” she explained.
“The BrainTrainer consoles are activated by using a large touch screen, rather than a keyboard which is simple for residents to access because they directly understand the connection between what they are touching on the screen and what they are then achieving in whichever game they are playing.” Mrs Kluvers said the equipment is already proving a hit with SwanCare residents, including residents living with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. “We’re in the process of creating personal files for residents, uploading photos and information to create personal brain training which means we can track individual residents’ progress over a period of time,” she said. “Another good feature of the BrainTrainer is that residents can upload their life story, and family members can assist in this process by adding photos and valuable memories. But the main thing is that our residents genuinely enjoy using the equipment – it’s engaging, personalised and works through positive reinforcement, so they are motivated to pick it up and play off their own bat.”
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SwanCare Administration - Meet the Sales Team
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Bentley Park Social Club
AGM
The AGM was held in late January and the following Committee Members were elected for 2014. President: Shirley Barnes Vice President: Laurie Hudson Secretary: Nancy Brazier Treasurer: Laurie Hudson Committee Members: Betty Briggs, Jim Leavy, Mary Manning, Allan Meney, Mary Wieman and Beryl Luckman as an Honorary Member. My thanks to all who nominated and their commitment is very welcome. Our thanks are also due to those who nominated as volunteers for the year. The Treasurer advised that donations had been made during 2013 to the Library for big print books, and to the Care Centres for relaxation and entertainment purposes. Crockery had been bought for usage by residents at the Stratton Centre and the Auditorium, also a plate warmer for the kitchen, plus an audio amplifier and 2 new gazebos for general use. The Op Shop continued to make a substantial profit for the benefit of the Villagers, with the Recycling assisting on a lesser scale. Our thanks to those volunteers who keep these projects going. Social Events
The social events for 2014 are now in full swing, and following the very successful and enjoyable Australia Day Sausage Sizzle and the first 2014 Sunday Concert, the next event is a St Pat’s Day Lunch on Sunday 16th March. The Heel and Toe Band will again provide entertainment and tickets will be limited, so if you wish to attend please ensure you pick them up on the nominated day and time. In April, there will be another Quiz Night, with a new Quizmaster (very strict!) and again, loads of prizes. For further information ‘down the track’re events, please consult the Social Club Notice-board and the flyers. The Op Shop is still providing funds for the benefit of the Village residents with Beryl and her volunteers in attendance, and if you have some time to spare, Beryl is always on the lookout for those who are able to provide some staffing assistance, especially at short notice. The Paper Recycling has slowed as the stapled inserts are no longer admissible (but please put them in your own recycling bin). However, it is still providing some welcome funds, as is the Can Recycling. The Committee looks forward to seeing you at functions during the year, Shirley Shirley Barnes, President Bentley Park Social Club
Natalie - General Manager Retirement Living
I am the General Manager of Retirement Living - I look after Bentley Park and Australind Rise. I have worked at SwanCare for almost 13 years.
I love that every day is different. I also really enjoy getting to spend time with such diverse and interesting people. Before SwanCare I worked for the WA State Government in the Ministerial Offices. Outside of work I like to walk my dogs, ride my bike and spend time with my niece and nephew. My hobbies include travel and reading. Harry - Retirement Living Consultant
I handle sales enquiries and promote retirement living. I have worked at Bentley Park for three years. It’s the best job I’ve ever
had! There’s great staff to work with, and residents with a wicked sense of humour. I enjoy providing an essential service and believe in what I am selling. Before SwanCare I worked as a Salary Packaging Consultant. Previous careers include Real Estate Sales and Public Service in the Main Roads Department. Outside of work I enjoy travel on holidays, which usually includes a road trip. I also get involved in secret men’s-business, help administer a Bali/WA joint venture bolthole, enjoy church (as a social outlet), play with grandchildren and follow the stockmarket. My hobbies include music – mainly listening but I play some lounge-room guitar, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, driving Jaguars, life drawing, landscape painting and telling tall stories. Oh yes.. and I’ve been married to Shelley for 45 years.
Denise - Sales Administration Officer
I work in the Sales Department as the Sales Administration Officer and also look after the rental units. I have
worked at SwanCare Group for five years. What I enjoy most about my work is the people I work with and helping the residents. Before SwanCare: My previous position was in Administration at the Western Australian Turf Club, organising horse race meetings throughout W.A. Outside of work I love spending time with my family and friends and we are currently building our new home. Some of my hobbies are reading, netball and of course playing Candy Crush (ask your Grandchildren)!
Heather - Senior Resident Support Officer
I am the Senior Resident Support Officer and Community Care Coordinator. I have worked at SwanCare Group
for 20 months. What I enjoy most is the residents and being able to assist them to be as independent as possible. The staff I work with are fantastic. Before SwanCare: Admin & Payroll / Rostering, Hall & Prior Nursing Homes. Special Needs Education Assistant, Dept of Education. Personal Carer and PA to CEO and Director of Nursing, Tongala & Community Aged Care Complex. Outside of work I enjoy catching up with friends and my son. My hobbies include gardening on my balcony, reading books, sleeping and my ragdoll cat. Nola - Resident Support Officer
I am a Resident Support Officer and I have worked at SwanCare Group for 5 months. This is the most rewarding job I’ve
had in my working life. The residents are delightful and I love it when they share their life experiences with me. There are so many writers, poets, artists, retired professionals and academics living here. I actually feel very privileged to work here. Before SwanCare: I worked as a Warehouse Manager/Supervisor at Crikey Camper Hire, a Real Estate Property Manager and an Administration Assistant. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my four children, their partners and my six grandchildren. My hobbies are gardening, watching movies and reading.
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)
Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)
Administration Office Closed – Labour Day Public HolidayUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPS
Tai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDBentley Park Free Outdoor Movie Night
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Camera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC Canasta 6.30pm JPS
General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chip Luncheon 11.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPSBush Poets Muster 7.30pm AUD
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCWriters Group 9.00am CRPottery Group 9.00am PGSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPSPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm Outing
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCFellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
14Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)Social Club – St Patrick’s Day Lunch AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCPottery Group 9.00am PGSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResidents Coffee Morning 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm Outing
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC Canasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am - 12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group 2.00pm JPS
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCPottery Group 9.00am PGS Undercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPSPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSAuxiliary Meeting 1.30pm AUD Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2 Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am - 12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
FREE SEMINARS AT ROWETHORPE Juniper Outreach & Wellness Program Speaker Venue Time
4th March Staying at Home with Help – Care Packages Outreach & Wellness Team (OWT) Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
7th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
10th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop 6 week course commenced 10th Feb Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
11th March Asthma – Manage your Inhaler Sara Coleman SCGH Respiratory Nurse Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 10.30am – 11.30am
14th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
17th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop 6 week course commenced 10th Feb Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
18th March Keeping Your Food Safe Caitlin Warren – Dietitian OWT Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
19th March Cancer Prevention Information Cancer Council WA Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
21st March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
24th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop Last week of 6 week course Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
28th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
28 March – 11 April 3 Week Cooking Course Ph: 6363 6324 Food Bank & Caitlin Warren Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 10am for 2 hours & lunch
If your club would like a diary date inserted into the Tidings monthly calendar, email the details to: [email protected]
My events to note:
ABL2 Administration Building Level2
AC Adie Court
AR Art Room (Admin Building)
AUD Auditorium
CC Cultural Centre
CL Coffee Lounge (2nd Floor Administration)
CR Committee Room (Admin)
HR Handicraft Room (Administration Building)
JPS JP Stratton Centre
KC Kingia Concourse
LC Leisure Centre
MG Millstream Gardens
MSHP Multiple Sclerosis Hydrotherapy Pool (bus pick-up at Bentley Park)
OBC Outdoor Bowling Club
PGS Pottery Group Studio
RAC Rowethorpe-Activity Centre
RCL Richard Cleaver Lodge
RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym
RSC Rowethorpe-Sutton Centre
SCR Snooker Club Room
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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)
Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)
Administration Office Closed – Labour Day Public HolidayUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPS
Tai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDBentley Park Free Outdoor Movie Night
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Camera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC Canasta 6.30pm JPS
General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chip Luncheon 11.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPSBush Poets Muster 7.30pm AUD
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCWriters Group 9.00am CRPottery Group 9.00am PGSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPSPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm Outing
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCFellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
14Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)Social Club – St Patrick’s Day Lunch AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCPottery Group 9.00am PGSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResidents Coffee Morning 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm Outing
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC Canasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am - 12pmUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group 2.00pm JPS
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCPottery Group 9.00am PGS Undercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSLine Dancing 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCDarts Club 6.30pm JPSPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR
Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSAuxiliary Meeting 1.30pm AUD Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2 Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCamera Digital Class 2.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS
Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS
Op Shop open 8.30am - 12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 9.15am RCLSwan Bowling Club 6.15pm OBC
FREE SEMINARS AT ROWETHORPE Juniper Outreach & Wellness Program Speaker Venue Time
4th March Staying at Home with Help – Care Packages Outreach & Wellness Team (OWT) Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
7th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
10th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop 6 week course commenced 10th Feb Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
11th March Asthma – Manage your Inhaler Sara Coleman SCGH Respiratory Nurse Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 10.30am – 11.30am
14th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
17th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop 6 week course commenced 10th Feb Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
18th March Keeping Your Food Safe Caitlin Warren – Dietitian OWT Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
19th March Cancer Prevention Information Cancer Council WA Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 2pm – 3pm
21st March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
24th March Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop Last week of 6 week course Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 1.30pm – 4pm
28th March Junipark Walking Group Ph: 6363 6324 Caitlin Warren runs this group Meet at Terrace Café, Rowethorpe 7.30am for a 30min walk
28 March – 11 April 3 Week Cooking Course Ph: 6363 6324 Food Bank & Caitlin Warren Sutton Centre, Rowethorpe 10am for 2 hours & lunch
Bentley Park Diner’s ClubOur outing is on Tuesday 11th & 18th March 2014. This month we will be going to a new venue, it’s at the Boab High Wycombe. The Senior’s menu is for $18 serving Classic Chicken Parmigiana with Fries & Salad, Beer Battered Fish & Chips (or grilled), Pork Belly(gf) Fries & Salad, & Garlic Creamy Prawns with Rice. You don’t need a partner as there will be a bus full of friendly Villagers to welcome you. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to book drivers. Contact Lorraine on 6250 0425. If I’m not home please leave a message. Lorraine Pittaway, 13 Wootliff Way
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Script Collection (from our “Script Boxes” Monday to Friday)
Administration Building 11am & 3pm
Drummond Way Apartments 11am & 3pm
Grocery Store 11am & 3pm
Mavis Cleaver Court 11am & 3pm
Medical Centre10am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Plantation Apartments 11am & 3pm
Richard Cleaver Lodge 11am & 3pm
Deliveries Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturday 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Sunday by arrangement (if urgent)
Open Hours Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.30pm
Sunday & Public Holidays 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday orders can be placed by phone
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Phone and speak to one of our helpful staff today. We look forward to being of service to you.
Our friendly team: (left to right) Michelle, Linda, Sue, Alex, Joanne, Doris, John, Melanie, Gill, Cheryl, Sian, & Regina
16 A & B Chapman Rd, St James WA 6102 Phone: 9361 6101
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Residents Advisory Council - Carolyn Wellstead
Judging by the lack of major complaints raised at the meetings, life in our village appears to be bubbling along to the general satisfaction of most of our residents. Please be assured, though, that any matters raised at the coffee morning (however minor) are passed on at the following week’s management/resident council meeting and those items stay on the agenda until resolved. Therefore, don’t be too shy to stand up and ask questions.
Our Coffee Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am in the
Auditorium, followed by morning tea. Do come along to share in the information dispersed by our guest speakers and the social interaction among residents. If you have any queries, please do contact one of the council members listed below and we will do our best to provide an answer.
Carolyn Wellstead Ph 6250 0505
Cath Devereaux Ph 6250 0407
Tom Brazier Ph 6250 0496
Shirley Barnes Ph 6250 0558
John Jacobs Ph 6250 0504
Carol Greenaway Ph 0459 540 921
Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council8
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Stratton Luncheon/ConcertArrangements for the 12th year of Stratton Fish & Chip luncheons and Concerts 2014 have been completed. The next will be on Friday 7th March 2014. The entertainer will be singer / guitarist Fenton Wilde a most accomplished performer. The luncheons will be held on the first Friday of each month through until December. Tickets cost $10 – bookings can be made by ringing Shirley on 93554767. These events run from 11.30am to 2.30pm and the ticket price includes the Fish & Chip meal served at the table, wine and soft drinks, tea and coffee and afternoon tea and cakes. The 1 hour concerts are performed by quality entertainers and run from 1pm to 2pm. Please book early as seats fill quickly. Peter & Shirley Brunt
The Elusive Barbeques!!!“They seeked them here, they seeked them there….. The Committee seeked them everywhere…………” With apologies to the Scarlet Pimpernel!! As 170 or more residents wended their way to the Auditorium, with walking sticks, walkers and thankfully, still many on ‘shanks pony’, we were greeted by the wonderful aroma of frying onions wafting across Plantation Drive and it was a delight to see Master Chefs in their fancy aprons ‘sizzling the sausages’, but little did any of us realize, through a minor lack of communication and a misunderstanding, we very nearly didn’t have our Australia Day Sizzle, for the Village barbeques couldn’t be found!!! Many would have seen Laurie (as we often do!) driving around the village in the special bus, but no one would have suggested that he was not conveying any of our invalid residents, but actually loading the bus with barbeques kindly lent at the last minute by some of neighbours! There were many remarks on how lovely the hall looked as we entered, with the bright Aussie Tablecloths, there were many compliments as to how well organized everything was regarding the manner in which we were served with our Sausage Sizzle and lovely salads. Oh yes! As far as we were concerned it all ran like clockwork, but little did any of us know of the last minute dramas that taken place! On hearing about this later, someone said ‘just as well you had a plan B’…..the quick response from “someone” who was involved was, “Plan B? This is one time we didn’t even think of it!!” Well, it just goes to show, with a fantastic example of Teamwork and possibly still being able to draw on our Life’s experience of ‘Initiative, The Social Committee and the Band of valuable Volunteers, so very much deserve a resounding applause for, despite all the last minute unexpected difficulties, they made our Australia Day a “Bonza Success”!! On behalf of all who attended “Thanks to all the Gals & Guys involved!!!” Elsie Harris
Theatre Go-ers ClubAll residents are welcome to come along. There is no joining fee. We go by village bus to amateur theatres in the Perth area and drop you off afterwards near your home. A typical inclusive ticket price is around $25. Everyone who has been on a theatre visit in the last 18 months is automatically on our mailing list. To go on the mailing list please buy a ticket or contact the Coordinator. Residents need to be active and able to manage steps/stairs within the theatre. Last minute ticket returns are often available from the Coordinator on the morning of the show. A copy of the flyer for the next visit is on the ground floor notice board at Administration. On Friday 28th March we visit the Harbour Theatre Fremantle to see ‘Café Brosse’ a comedy. This theatre is located on the first floor of the building and there is no lift. Tickets @ $26 each go on sale on Monday 3rd March at 8.15 am inside the Stratton Centre near the village shop. Co-Ordinator: Austin Gillanders 0412 786 669 [email protected] Assisted by: Joan Fenton 6250 0529
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Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group The Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group meet each month at 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Stratton Centre. Meeting dates for the Gardens Interest Group: March 23rd Guest speaker from the Geranium and Pelargonium Society. April 13th “All about Bulbs” – Discussion lead by group members. May 18th Focus on Native plants – Guest Speaker – TBC June 15th The Volunteer group is available to assist any residents who would like help with weeding or tidying their garden. Please forward all requests through SwanCare Administration using the Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group Volunteer request form available at Administration Reception. Judith Jowett, Ph: 6250 0582
Swan Village Bowling Club Our half yearly general meeting is on March the March 6th start time is 9.am everyone is welcome to attend, if you have any suggestions or complaints please put them in writing and hand them to our secretary Barry. We held a Drawn Mixed Pairs competition in January, it was won by the team of Nancy Brazier & Mike Post congratulations to them, runners up were the team of Joy Ride & Dennis Morris. As we can only accommodate 16 players for this event some members expressed concern about this. As the green needs vacuuming and general maintenance at least once a week a roster has been placed on the notice board for the gentlemen, if for any reason you need to change, your date please organise for someone to take your place. It was felt that it was too larger job for one man, so it is now a three man task, with enough volunteers your turn will only come round about once every 5 or 6 weeks. I am waiting for someone to contact me regarding, relaying the carpet along the front of the seats at each end, also to re-glue the side panels. Hazel once more organised an outing, this time we went to the Ravenswood Hotel for lunch, which everyone enjoyed, thanks Hazel. As I will be on holiday from March 6th until April 10th Tom Brazier will be taking the reins, and maybe writing for April Tidings. Enjoy your bowling Tony Ryder, President
Canasta Held every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Bus pick up approx 6:15pm. $1.00 to play, & $1.00 for lucky numbers. Supper is provided. New members are welcome, we will teach you if you can’t play. Enquiries, please contact Maureen Thompson
Mahjong ClubThe Mahjong Club meets every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Mahjong is played in the Administration building on the 2nd floor of the Coffee Lounge instead of the JP Stratton Centre. New players always welcome & we will teach new players the rules of the game. Maureen Thompson, Ph: 9472 7967
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ART GROUPClub mornings are Tuesday and Friday from 9 - 11 am in the Art Studio 3rd floor of Administration Building. New members are always welcome.
BENTLEY PARK B I NGO CLUB !
Thursday Nights in our Auditorium. Eyes Down 7.00pm NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME.
Don’t worry if you have never played before – that’s OK. We are happy to show you. All new players get first 3 books free. Good prizes to be won on Bingo and our raffle basket is always a great favourite - tickets - 3 for $2!!!! Lucky numbers a $1 each!! Lots of fun for all!! Tea, coffee & biscuits for 50c!! Can’t do better than that!! Come along on Thursday’s from 6:00pm and join the fun! $2 PER BOOK, Flyers a $1 each, Raffle - Lucky Numbers – Break Opens – Lucky door Prize. Our bus will pick you up from anywhere in Bentley Park, Cooinda or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477. Company is good and we will bus you home by 9:30pm. Bingo recommenced on the 16th January. Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder 0459 540 921
POTTERY GROUPThe pottery AGM was held on the 10th of February and the office bearers are as follows. President: Kathleen Hudson. Treasurer: Mary Manning. Secretary: Margaret Frew. We also welcomed three new members, Judy, Ellen and Pat. All at the pottery were saddened by the loss of one of our longest and valued members in Myra Rudd. We are planning outings to other potters and galleries later in the year and we are all looking forward to that. Should anyone one like to accompany us on these trips please let me know, you do not have to be a member. Margaret Frew, Secretary
S C R A B B L E C L U BHeld every Thursday in the Stratton Centre at 1.30pm. New members welcome. Pam Urquhart
DARTS CLUBDarts are on Monday and Friday at 6.30pm. Don Mabbott, President
LINE DANCINGLine Dancing is back and off to a good start. Lovely to see some who tried it last year are back and also some new people giving it a try. You’re welcome to join in at any time, I go through the basic steps for any new people and we “walk” through the dances a few times first. I keep to the easy dances and slightly slower music. We’re in the Auditorium at 9:30am on Monday mornings and we finish off with morning tea. Enquiries, please phone Pam Hind “Coach”. Ph: 9470 4139
Handicraft Where have all the flowers (Ladies/Crafty People) gone?? Come to our rescue. The Handicraft Group has been in existence in the Village for many years. A member of the present group has been in it for over 12 years and has told us that when she joined there would have been over 20-25 ladies present, but sadly this is not the case at present, we average 4-5 members weekly, who willingly and happily work and chatter away. Over the past 2 years our Group has forwarded $3000 to the Care Facilities – this money being raised from the sale of various items, stalls and raffles – a great effort by so few members. The Handicraft Group meet each Monday except Public Holidays at 1:00pm in the Handicraft Room at the Admin building. There is no joining fee, just 50cents to cover afternoon tea costs. The Storeroom has ample supplies of fabric, wool etc., even have a sewing machine and overlocker for use. You don’t have to be “crafty”, your presence and support and any new ideas would be most welcome or just come along for afternoon tea and a chat. Your interaction with others will work wonders for yourself and hopefully keep the Handicraft Group in existence. Let us recognise our unique gifts and share them with others. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966
TAI CHI For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.
Our AGM was held on Monday 20th January at 7.00pm in the coffee lounge 2nd floor Administration.
A good attendance with 17 Members. The Officers for 2014 were voted in as follows:-
President - Ken Thurtell
Secretary - To be filled later #
Treasurer – Andrew Chisholm Committee: - Tony Ryder, Reg Gooch, Dave Newlan, (Honorary) Philip Matthews # Secretary Duties will be carried out by the President until a Member has been voted in. Annual Membership $10.00, each 2hr session is $2.00 (no changes).
We are located on the 2nd Floor Administration Building. Our condolences to the family of Myra Rudd who passed away in February. Ken Thurtell – President
Pony CanastaNow at the JP Stratton Centre every Wednesday from 1:00 until 3:45pm. New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for 50 cents. For more information contact Marie Stephens Ph: 947 25097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106
Digital Camera ClassesWould you like to improve your photography and learn a few secrets on how your compact digital camera works? Come along to the Committee Room, Administration Building (level 3) at 2pm Wednesdays. The programme is as follows: February 19 - Introduction February 26 - Portraits March 5 - Flowers March 12 - Outing March 19 - Self Portrait March 26 - Landscapes April 2 - Outing April 9 - Videos & Review
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call on 6250 0595. Jim Hopson
Ladies of the Night
Undercroft Bowling ClubMembers are advised that our next meeting with ROWETHORPE will be on MONDAY 24TH MARCH, with play starting at 6:30pm (at their venue). Please make sure you have your name down before 17th March. Another message to all members:- Please make sure your bowls are in a CLEARILY MARKED BAG. Any bowls stored at the Undercroft Club and no longer in use are to be collected by their owners. We will have to dispose of surplus bowls by the end of April. Birthday Greetings to: JUDY HALL, KEN HARRIS & NORMA THORP. Cheerio to anyone on the sick list. Hope you are soon feeling better. BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER --- THERE ARE TOO MANY BULLIES IN THE WORLD. See you on the green! Mary Gent, Secretary
Patchwork GroupMeetings are held at 6.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each calendar month in the Handicraft Room at Administration Building Plantation Drive, Bentley Park. All patch workers and quilters welcome. For more information phone: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Jean Buchanan-Hughes - Ph: 9362 5903
Bentley Park Indoor BowlsGames are played in the Auditorium every Wednesday. Socialising from 1:00pm so games can start promptly at 1:30pm. New members are always welcome. Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810
The Snooker Players Association The Snooker Players Association is situated on the second (Social) floor of the Administration Building. Playing sessions are held Tuesday to Thursday from 1–3pm. New members are welcome and we would especially welcome ‘recently-moved-in’ residents. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for many years, as the ‘old touch’ will soon come back! If you decide to join, the membership fee is only $10 per year and you pay 20c for each frame played. Think about it, come along, or give me a ring. Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767
Kingia/Tandara AuxiliaryOur next meeting will be on Tuesday 25th March in the Auditorium commencing at 1:30pm our guest speaker Peter Stickland, who spent six months in the Antarctica at Mawson. Annual fee is $5 is due at this meeting along with our usual raffle and lucky numbers. Afternoon tea will be available for a $1. All residents are welcome, especially those new to our village and gentlemen, some of whom are already loyal members of the Auxiliary. Maureen Forward, President
The Writing Group We are a group of like-minded residents interested in WRITING, READING or STORYTELLING. We meet MONTHLY on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 9.30am – 11.00am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor. Due to the public holiday we will meet on the 10th March. Come and try us out if you have an interest in writing, reading or just relating something of interest. Wyn Tye
GIFT BASKETSCHOCOLATES TEA & COFFEE
LUNCHES
Rita’s Retreat
LOCATED IN WAMINDAOPEN 9AM - 2PM
MONDAY-SATURDAY
Perth: 29 Alexandra Place, Bentley, WA 6102 Tel: 08 9350 6600Albany: 13 Cockburn Road, Mira Mar, WA 6330 Tel: 08 9841 4200
free outdoor movienightTuesday 4th March The King’s Speech Please arrive no earlier than 6.30pm for a 7.30pm screening.
Seating will be available. BYO jacket/blanket.BYO snacks/drinks.
Location: Grassed area in front of Pavilion, near Bowling Green.
MOVIES ATAdministration Presents
BENTLEY PARK
For further information please contact Karen Parker on 6250 0010.
Community NoticeboardSwanMobile Availability Bookings: 6250 0023
MONDAY – FRIDAY 9am - 4pm
SATURDAY 9am - 12 noon
Girl Guides Association Western Australia Inc
For more information please contact Nancy Brazier on 6250 0496 or email [email protected]
Hair at Swan 33 Graham Crescent Hair at Swan now have a beautician specialising in facials, manicures and pedicures. These services will be available every Friday by appointment only. Normal trading hours. Come in or call 9361 3596 to make an appointment. Snipbitz Hair Design at Waminda Care Facility Opening Hours Tuesday 8.30am - 4.00pm Thursday 8.30am - 4.00pm Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm For an appointment ring 6250 0064. Sue would like to thank all her clients at Waminda and the residents of Bentley Park for their loyal patronage over the past year and looks forward to seeing you all in the new year.
