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VILLAGE VOICE January 2021 . As I write this the situaon in NSW is deteriorang and the UK appears to moving into a much more troubling phase. Given all that we as Victorians endured in 2020, it would be easy to feel as though the raging river that is COVID-19 is about to swell and overflow again, but instead I am quietly confident Victoria will be okay. Be confident that we as Victorians know what to do to reduce the spread of the virus. We already know if cases emerge again in the community we will apply our masks, wash our hands, see fewer people and socially distance. Be confident that we can find creave new ways of doing things that we have always enjoyed. The Manor and Lodge always host a ResidentsChristmas lunch with each Resident bringing 2 family members for a sit down, 3 course lunch. This year we knew that we could not host 180+ people in each of our facilies so instead we had 4 lunches over 4 consecuve days and discovered that these smaller, more inmate lunches were overwhelmingly beer for everyone. The quality of the meal improved because we had more me and space to serve it, the quality of the conversaon was beer because there was less noise and people could share stories, the quality of the experience for everyone was beer because it felt more personal. Be confident that everyone is doing the best that they can, even if their bestis not your best - everyones best looks different. Early in 2020 during a family Zoom call, I used the catchphrase we are all in this together”, and my sister, a schoolteacher, pointed out that we may all be in the same storm, but we are each in very different boats depending on our personal circumstances. Recently I was talking to a checkout operator at my local supermarket and she commented that masks are just to keep the bosses happy and I said, no, they are to keep us safe and she looked genuinely surprised. It was really early and there were no other customers, so we got talking and she was so grateful to have masks and how COVID-19 is spread explained to her because no one had ever taken me to explain it her in a way she could understand. This experience reminded of the importance of strengthening other peoples boats with compassion and recognising that we are all just doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us. Be confident that we begin 2021 as a much more creave and adaptable community, celebrate the coming of the new year with hope for a successful vaccine and more compassionate and understanding world. Take care, Kim Jackson Be Confident
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VILLAGE VOICE

January 2021 .

As I write this the situation in NSW is deteriorating and the UK appears to moving into a much more troubling

phase. Given all that we as Victorians endured in 2020, it would be easy to feel as though the raging river that is

COVID-19 is about to swell and overflow again, but instead I am quietly confident Victoria will be okay.

Be confident that we as Victorians know what to do to reduce the spread of the virus. We already know if cases

emerge again in the community we will apply our masks, wash our hands, see fewer people and socially

distance.

Be confident that we can find creative new ways of doing things that we have always enjoyed. The Manor and

Lodge always host a Residents’ Christmas lunch with each Resident bringing 2 family members for a sit down, 3

course lunch. This year we knew that we could not host 180+ people in each of our facilities so instead we had

4 lunches over 4 consecutive days and discovered that these smaller, more intimate lunches were

overwhelmingly better for everyone. The quality of the meal improved because we had more time and space to

serve it, the quality of the conversation was better because there was less noise and people could share stories,

the quality of the experience for everyone was better because it felt more personal.

Be confident that everyone is doing the best that they can, even if their ‘best’ is not your best - everyone’s best

looks different. Early in 2020 during a family Zoom call, I used the catchphrase “we are all in this together”, and

my sister, a schoolteacher, pointed out that we may all be in the same storm, but we are each in very different

boats depending on our personal circumstances. Recently I was talking to a checkout operator at my local

supermarket and she commented that masks are just to keep the bosses happy and I said, no, they are to keep

us safe and she looked genuinely surprised. It was really early and there were no other customers, so we got

talking and she was so grateful to have masks and how COVID-19 is spread explained to her because no one

had ever taken time to explain it her in a way she could understand. This experience reminded of the

importance of strengthening other people’s

boats with compassion and recognising that we

are all just doing the best we can with the

resources we have available to us.

Be confident that we begin 2021 as a much

more creative and adaptable community,

celebrate the coming of the new year with

hope for a successful vaccine and more

compassionate and understanding world.

Take care, Kim Jackson

Be Confident

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Announcements

Z Welcome Y

We welcome the following new residents and wish them well in their new home.

Barbara Dawson – Suite 810

Jan Hanak – Suite 816

Z Congratulations Y

The following Residents have achieved memorable years of occupancy. We hope they enjoy many more years in the Village.

20+ Years

15 Years Brenda Teather

Thomas James

Elizabeth Westwood

10 Years Helen Fullerton

Robert Fullerton

Jill Denning

Ian Burrough

Z Transfers Y

The following residents have transferred within the ILU, to the Lodge, to the Manor, an Apartment, or to the Community. We wish them well in their new home.

Manor

Peter Allen

Lodge

Community

Sadly, we advise the following residents have passed away and we extend our sincere sympathy to their

families and friends.

Shirley Armstrong – Suite 850

Emmie McCoughtry – Suite 545

Roscoe ‘Ross’ Pickard – Suite 806

Ashley Mason – Unit 335

Walter ‘James’ Dalton – Suite 804

S In Memory T

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Scooter Tyre Pumping

Dean from Mobility Help will be at Clarke Centre on the back veranda on Wednesday 13th January for Tyre Pumping between 9:30am-10:00am. Social Distancing applies.

Dean’s phone number if you have a problem with your scooter is 0403 374 Village Blooms

Have a photo you would like to share? Send it to us at [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send in their pictures so far!

Our neighbours gathered for a COVID-19 style lunch under the shade of the trees. It was good to get together after the long lockdown to chat and chew in a relaxed and open air setting. We all think we are very blessed to be in this very special village where we are so well cared for. We are looking forward to a better 2021! -

The Village Baxter was well represented at the City of Frankston Bowling Club

Christmas Breakup and Awards Night on Thursday 17th December and brought

home a number of trophies.

Peta Murphy MP, the Club’s newly appointed Patron was welcomed to the Club

and presented the trophies on the night.

One of our Directors, Ron Crosling, was presented the winner’s trophy for the

Men’s Minor Club Championship. Barbara Heazle won medals for being the new

Ladies Pairs & Ladies Mixed Pairs champion and for being Runner-up in the

Ladies Singles championship. Ian McKay & Howard Hinds received their Saturday

Pennant Divisional Premiers medallions. Also in attendance were: - Doreen

Stone, John & Mary Fraser, Col & Marlene McKenzie, Jan Patten and Sue Hinds.

Win City

Christmas Neighbours’ Lunch

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Veggie Group

Well it’s been a very busy December in the Veggie Patch as usual. The weeds have taken over in the large pumpkin patch and we are working to reduce them. Weeds everywhere needing pulling out, it’s hard to keep up to it but a big thank you to Norm who works tirelessly throughout the area, weeding, mulching the old bean stalks, clearing paths, mowing round the patch, controlling the growth of the lemon trees, looking after the compost bins. Geoff N, has tackled the grass around the fig trees and helped out with some of the heavy lifting. Morris G has helped clearing weeds from the pumpkins and digging up spare areas for replanting. Richard R continues battling with weeds. Without these people helping out, things could be messy. Thank you all for your support.

The “Pickers and Packers” continue to turn up to keep the Clarke Kiosk supplied with veggies every Monday. Maria and Les in the shed preparing and packing, Geoff N, Norm, Ansley and Morris out in the elements harvesting the produce. These people are legends, out there in all weather. Thank you all for your support.

Broad beans are now just about finished and cleared away; the stalks turned into mulch (by our Norm) or cut up and placed in the compost bin. Cabbages, lettuce and sprouting broccoli have been in good supply. Zucchini are just starting to produce with some already being picked, peas (both snow and pod) have been producing some pickings for us. The orange trees have produced quite well considering they are still very young trees; mandarins didn’t fruit at all this year but I see there are plenty of flowers on them at the moment so hopefully next year will be better.

I see the tomatoes are beginning to grow fruit and as we have many varieties planted I am hoping the season will last just that little bit longer. The pumpkin are beginning to put out runners and again we have several varieties which we hope will spread the harvest over a longer period although they do keep well for several months anyway. The corn is coming along nicely; it was difficult to get seeds at the start of the sowing season but hopefully we will be able to catch up with sowings.

I continue to update the board outside the Veggie Shed with things that need doing so if you want to put in some time in the Veggie Patch please refer to the board for things to do.

I am still planting a few tomatoes and potatoes even though it’s past time. I figure that we are going to have a longer summer this year so I am giving it a go.

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the spring crops and at the time of writing the tomatoes are putting on fruit- hoping for a tomato or two before Christmas. Zucchini are in full flight, Runner beans are showing signs of producing soon, corn is growing nicely, the pumpkins are giving out runners and a few flowers, Capsicums are looking quite healthy.

Christmas Draw The results are in for the Veggie Group Christmas draw! Conducted by Les Cunningham with the assistance of Jill Colliver, Jim Charman, Dick Charman and Geoff Newton. Also present were Wenda Cunningham, Rod Rodway and Sandy Fletcher. The winners are:- Lucy Paulson - Unit 375 Margaret Elliott - Unit 392 Ron & Joyce Truscott - Unit 914 David & Jan Ayers - Unit 194 Maurice & Irene McGladdery - Unit 931 Congratulations to you all! The prizes will be delivered to your door. Many thanks to Wenda for organising the prizes and the draw.

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I am quite pleased with myself. As most of you know I have been submitting photos to “My Pest Guide” for identification and I was pleased to see two of my photos featuring in their newsletter. I find it very interesting to receive so much information about the insects around us. If you are interested in finding out more about insects, diseases and weeds a good start would be to download the “My Pest Guide” from the App Store.

If you wish to see the full report go to the email I have sent previously.

If things continue to improve on the COVID front we will have our first Seasonal Veggie Group meeting at Parkside on the first Monday in March.

You will receive a notice nearer to the time.

Here’s a good idea, How about making a little shade with those ripped off rhubarb leaves; I also use them as mulch for my seedlings.

Well that’s all for now. Hope you all had a Great Christmas and we will no doubt catch up in the New Year.

All the Best. Rod

Beans / Climbing & Bush, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts,, Carrots, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks, Lettuce, Malabar Greens, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Rosella, Silverbeet, Squash, Sunflower, Sweet Corn, Turnips /, Swedes, Warrigal Greens, NZ Spinach.

Things to plant in January

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VBRC Report - January

We are looking forward to a much healthier 2021 and will be holding our first meeting as a group on

Wednesday 6th January in Parkside at 2.00pm. Following our meetings we enjoy chatting over afternoon tea.

Newcomers are very welcome. As in past years, we are planning other events and seminars and will advise you

of these soon.

The Shed OP Shop

Good news! The Shed will be open every Friday in January from the 8th, 2-4pm and on Saturday morning

January 9th from 10-12 noon. Be sure to call in and pick up a bargain!

We want to record our very sincere thanks to Margaret & Les Bardwell who will be stepping down from the

leadership of the Shed team this month. They have done a superb job and spent many hours improving the lay

out and organisation of the Shed making it the pleasant place it is today. We will miss them in this role and wish

them well in the future.

Please note that the new contact person for the Shed is Doug Anderson – 0429 928 969.

Margaret Knight

CSG Secretary

Chaplaincy Support Group

Vegie Patch Road – Management will consider widening of this road for inclusion in the 2021/22 major works’ budget

Trailers – The Village provides limited caravan parking but no other storage options. Troy will work with the Committee and Residents to identify and remove trailers and other items taking up car spaces at the back of Administration. To be completed by the end of March 2021

Maintenance - The Alterations and Additions form to be reviewed and a section for comments or reasons the application has been denied will be added

Speeding in Village- Troy is still looking into this and a cost effective way to reduce car speeds.

VBRC meeting: The Committee will hold their regular meeting in January 2021 but the meeting with Management will not occur unless an issue arises. The next meeting with Management will be 5th February 2021

VB Website –The website rebuild will occur over time with more work to be done over Christmas. Heather’s offer to assist is received with thanks.

New residents & Staff - Troy to review process for orientating new Staff in the Village and new Residents

Financial Reporting – Kim advised we are still in Budget. Accounts to end of December will be brought to the February meeting

Defibrillator – The new Defib. has been supplied and installed at the Grant Centre with funds raised from Residents’ groups and the document shredding event. Management also purchased one for Robinsons Centre so now all community buildings have one.

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C.L.E.O Club

After much discussion and due consideration the C.L.E.O. committee decided NOT to proceed with holding our meeting in January. Due to the restrictions in place for numbers allowed in various areas, we felt that C.L.E.O. as we know it is not a viable proposition at this stage. Resumption in February may be possible depending on the future decisions regarding capacities in public spaces.

We will keep you updated!

RESIDENTS’ASSOCIATION

From all the RA committee – we do hope that Christmas with family and friends was able to go some way towards

making up for an at times boring and lonely 2020. We also hope that progressively throughout 2021 the RA can get

back to playing its part in building the very important social fabric of our Village.

So, what can we offer in January?

Parkside Morning Tea

With occupancy of the main lounge set at a maximum of 50 and 4 people allowed in the kitchen, our first function

for the year will be the Parkside morning tea on Saturday 9th January. Our monthly morning tea coincides with The

Shed’s monthly Saturday morning opening. Our opening times are now 10.00am to 11.30am and this year we’ll have

to go back to charging a gold coin donation for our cuppa and biscuits because we cannot be sure at this point how

many fund-raising activities will be possible this year.

Australia Day

Our second event for January is the Australia Day Celebration on January 26th, starting at 12 noon. We’ve booked

the band and it’s lots of fun. As a free outdoor event there’s no strict limit on numbers attending – but there is a

requirement that you wear a mask if you cannot maintain your 1.5m distance from fellow attendees and, everyone

needs to sign in. This is a really good opportunity for new residents to get to know more people. We can offer shade

trees and gazebos and tables and chairs although you might like to bring along your own folding chairs if you have

them. BYO your own food and drink but don’t forget to leave room for our sausage sizzle and lamingtons and there

will be tea, coffee and hot water available.

P.S. Our games of two-up don’t involve any money but you might win a prize!

Finally, I’ve read some lovely messages from residents in the Village Voice and I’d like to add to them on behalf of

the RA committee and perhaps all the residents of Baxter Village -thank you Kim and all the staff for keeping us safe,

and feeling safe, throughout the dark days of Melbourne’s lockdown. May we all do the right thing for as long as is

needed to make sure it never has to happen again and may we enjoy our COVIDsafe summer.

Our little jokes from Pete – we trust they offer a little smile:

A will is a dead giveaway.

I got some batteries that were given out free of charge.

Deborah Haydon

President

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Computer Clinic

An Invitation to All Fellow Villagers

The restrictions are slowly easing making it easier to make contact with family and friends. Now that many of us are getting used to contacting people electronically, the Computer Clinic is always happy to help you stay in touch with family and friends through this medium as we cannot always meet face to face. If you are interested or want to enhance your computing skills our regular Clinic sessions are currently run on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, currently with a Family History session run in the second session on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Family History:- No Formal Report this month.

If you are interested in joining the Family History sessions please advise John or Chris or Sandy Fletcher (5971 6825) or email the clinic as per info above.

Clinic Format:

SESSION 1 FOR PC ’S DEVOTEES - FROM 2.00.PM – 3.00PM

SESSION 2 FOR APPLE DEVOTEES - FROM 3.00PM – 4.30PM

Cost: $2.00 per meeting donation for face to face meetings when held at Parkside. (Meetings include afternoon tea and a lucky door prize)

If you have an interest in learning more or have problems please contact the Computer Clinic for individual advice, or you can join a Zoom session, by phoning either John Thompson (5971 6833) or Chris McMillan (5971 6865), or by email—[email protected]

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday 5th January from 2pm—onwards.

12th January 2021 – First Clinic Meeting for 2021 (Details will be emailed)

Family History sessions are run on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Note: Wi-Fi in Community Centres—Password Renewal

The annual password renewal for access to all the Community Centres will take place on Tuesday 5th January from 2pm onwards—please bring all your devices to have the new password entered. The cost is again $25 per year in 2021—except for those who paid in full for 2020, which is at no cost. However everybody still needs a new password.

The Computer Clinic wishes all Villagers a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy Covid-19 free 2021

A Clinic where New Members are always welcome.

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Our next trip will be on Tuesday 24th March to the Alowyn Gardens and Chocolaterie.

Daytripper tours will depart at 9:15 am from the Clarke Centre and

will set out on a great day trip. We will enjoy morning tea enroute

as we make our way to the picturesque Yarra Valley and Alowyn

Gardens, where we can wander around the gardens before a lovely

lunch of gourmet sandwiches, cake, fruit, and tea or coffee. We

will also hear about the gardens during an informative talk

delivered by the garden staff. The gardens are designed along

symmetrical lines that become blurred by the softness of the

spaces and grace of the trees. Through all these areas runs a

wisteria and rose covered archway 100m long with a sunken garden and a classical fountain as a centrepiece.

After lunch, we will make a short trip to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. With displays of

thousands of premium chocolates and large viewing windows you can see European chocolatiers at work

handcrafting creations. There is sure to be something to please everyone (perhaps some Easter shopping).

We head back towards home to arrive back at the village at approximately 4:30 pm.

Tour includes: Coach, driver, morning tea, entry to the gardens, lunch and talk, Chocolaterie, company

insurances and GST.

Cost is $75:00 per person and can be paid to Janet Walton (333), on Friday March 20th between 1-2 pm at

Robinsons Centre. Booking forms are located at the Clarke and Robinsons Centres.

Other trips this year could include Alwyn Gardens (near Yarra Glen) and the chocolate factory, Woop Woop

(yes there is such a place), the Shrine and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Scienceworks, Christmas in July,

morning melodies, Tooradin cruise Caribbean Gardens.

Manning Travel

The Village Baxter Croquet Club extends an invitation to any Villager to come and join the Croquet Club. We meet on a Saturday morning for our Competition and on a Monday afternoon for Social games. During January we only play Social games. Competition does not begin until February.

It is a great time to try the game. No previous experience is necessary, we are happy to teach you as we go along. Social games are also played after the Competition games on a Saturday. Our green, although not full size, is in excellent condition thanks to the Village Green-keeper Steve. We have a lot of fun and enjoy other social activities throughout the year. We would make you very welcome.

Glenda Baker. Unit 24. President/Secretary.

Croquet Club

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Village Baxter Bowls Club

“Much more than just a bowling club”

The Village Baxter Bowls Club wishes all Villagers a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy—Coronavirus-free New Year.

Outdoor Bowls:

Club members have enthusiastically returned to the bowling green for both social bowls and the pennant competition. The comradery and fellowship was welcomed by all. Tuesday social Bowls is a nice fun afternoon suitable for beginner bowlers right up to experienced players. During last season, which, like most other sports, finished prematurely last February, we ran an aggregate competition. Points were given for attendance, playing a draw, and of course, winning your match. Finally, with lock-down rules greatly relaxed, we are able to once again enjoy some togetherness in the Green room which also enabled us to finally announce Tom James as a very worthy winner, with Mary Johnstone a close second. If you are a bowler, or you think you’d like to “have a go” at bowling, come to the Green room in the Clarke Centre any Saturday or Tuesday afternoon. We’d love to have you join us.

The Club held a welcome back to bowls “Christmas Get Together” for all members and partners at Clarke Community Centre, on Wednesday 16th December. It was a great success, bringing Village bowlers together socially after a six month shut down. It was a great turn out, especially with the short notice. Due to the coronavirus protocols we were unable to send out invitations earlier as right up until Friday 10th December, we were not sure of how many guests we could accommodate in the Clarke Centre. Many thanks to our Provedore Noelene Bates and her willing helpers both for the event organisation and the decorations and Chris McMillan for the music on the night.

New Club Members:

We warmly welcome Glenda Baker as a new Social member.

New to the Village & the Bowls Club, we give a warm welcome to Clayton Lee.

We sincerely hope both of you enjoy your membership and the comradery the Club provides.

Indoor Bowls:

We now plan to open up in the 1st week of January. Commencing Monday 4th we will roll out the mats, get out the bowls, boil the water , and get out the biscuits. No doubt there will be restrictions, but we can live with whatever they are.

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Baxter Village Bowls Club Webpage:

Check out our webpage: - baxtervillage.bowls.com.au

Keep up to date with activities within the Club and bowls issues on the Peninsula, plus the latest Covid-19 restrictions that apply to our sport. These of course are also subject to Village Baxter Management requirements. The webpage is still being developed and you can expect more local content once our activities are back to normal. The Members only section requires a password that is available from Michael McCrae or John Fraser for members.

Future Events for Your Diary:

Social Bowls take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bowls recommences Tuesday 5th January following the Christmas break. Be there at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Please bring your own lunch for the mid-game break. These times may vary over summer, depending on weather. Please complete the entry form at the outside desk to assist the team draw for that day.

Twilight Bowls 2021: - Starting Friday 12th February

The games to be held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm during daylight savings.

Each Friday there will a sausage sizzle, hotdogs or Party Pies for the after game get together and the bar will be open for about an hour after. (A nominal charge of $2.00 applies.)

Team make up is dependent on entries. (all games to be 2 bowls per player). Social members and family ALONG WITH ANY RESIDENT WHO MIGHT LIKE TO TRY LAWN BOWLS would be welcome to join in and play on these nights. (Flat soled shoes must be worn).

There is no cost to play and no prizes offered. A sheet will be placed outside in late January; please indicate if you will be staying for refreshments.

Please support the match committee and the Club.

COVID-19 – Update.

Just because we are getting back into action, it does not mean as a community we are not a risk, or we can ignore the protocols . We still need to be mindful of precautions to ensure we have a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year and we don’t pass anything on from or to family or friends. Please remember to follow the protocols: • Always book in on the register in the green room or if just rolling up, record your name on the sheet

outside the green room. Alternatively use the “QR” smart phone system now available to the Village. • If you are felling unwell do not attend the Club. • Practise social distancing at all times. • Respect the one person 2m2 and 1.5m distance rules. • Either cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or if you don’t have a tissue,

cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. Do not use your hands.

• Carry a mask with you at all times and put it on if a situation occurs where you cannot maintain social distancing.

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water including after you cough or sneeze, before preparing or eating food and after going to the toilet.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs spread this way - Avoid shaking hands. • If you don’t regard current protocols as appropriate, please respect those

who do in the interests of the Club, Group or Community in which you are involved.

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Is there something you are thankful for that you would like to share?

Please send your submission to [email protected]

Or you can also drop off a note to your Resident Services Liaison

My sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, made phone calls and all other friends expressing their sympathy on the passing of Ashley. Also my deep appreciation to the Sisters

in our Village who have been just so wonderful and helpful over the past few months.

“Our marvellous Village”

Doris Mason, Diane and John

We are now into 2021 and all hope the year of 2020 and COVID-19 can start to become a

memory. We can start now to plan some activities and CLEO may be able to meet again this month or soon. On behalf of many we wish to thank the CLEO folk for the wonderfully caring

thought through our lockdowns, with chocolates in our letterboxes and mince pies for Christmas.

Thank you, it was heartwarming to receive. To have been thought of.

Norm & Marian. U.935

Thank You

Thanks to all of the residents and staff for their support of the maintenance team and

their lovely Christmas cards and gifts.

Thank you,

Baron, Andrew, and the Maintenance Team

Many thanks to all who have sent their best wishes on the recent passing of my mother

Shirley Armstrong, late of the Manor.

Thank you,

Peter and Wendy Armstrong

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From The Chaplains

Finding Treasure I wonder if you have ever dreamed of finding treasure? Perhaps when you were a child, you may have read stories in

which the hero discovered a treasure chest complete with gold, silver and sparkling diamonds?

For the villagers residing in Guaca, Venezuela,

this dream of treasure recently came true. In

September, a young man named Yolman Lares

saw something glistening on the local beach.

Raking his hand through the sand, he pulled up

a medallion with an image of the Virgin Mary.

He cried with joy.

Word spread quickly and soon most of the

villagers joined in the search. They found

treasure in the form of gold and silver jewellery,

ornaments and golden nuggets – all of which

had recently washed up on the shore. 1

These villagers usually struggle to survive, as their once thriving fish processing industry has now been reduced to almost

nothing. For them, the treasure is a baffling and wondrous mystery – did a storm disturb a pirate treasure chest or break

open a sunken vessel? No-one knows, but for the villagers the find of the treasure has been a welcome reprieve, allowing

them to buy food and other necessities. The treasure reminded Lares that good things can happen, even amidst great

hardship.

As we reflect on the year of 2020, I imagine you may recall the anxiety and worry of the pandemic, and the dark and

difficult months of lockdown. Understandably, everyone was very worried about the pandemic and its impact on family

and friends. Surviving it seemed a major achievement.

And yet I wonder, amidst the gloom of the pandemic, if there were any bright and shining ‘treasures’ to be found? What

treasure did I find? Out walking I was sometimes struck by the unexpected kindness of strangers – someone would give a

friendly hello or engage in a brief conversation. I also discovered a lake, only a short walk from our home. I have often

gone there since, to watch the abundant bird life and to enjoy the serenity and the beautiful sunsets. There was also the

sheer joy of meeting with family when restrictions eased, including seeing our beautiful new granddaughter.

Perhaps you too can resonate with these experiences. I have also been reminded of God’s presence with me, which gives

me hope. God says – “I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I

am the Lord… who calls you by name.” (Isaiah 45:3)

Liz Taylor (Chaplain)

1 ‘Miracle beach where hope comes in waves’, The Age, December 15, 2020

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• Small friendly private practice

• Accredited to provide services to pensioners, veterans and private clients

• Latest digital hearing aids

TONY WILMS BSc Dip Aud

Visiting the Lodge & Clarke Centre

13 Hastings Rd, Frankston

9783 7520

48 Heatherhill Road, Frankston

Find out why so many are giving us a try! We remind and help manage your medications by providing free weekly medications packing

We help you gain better understanding of your medications by providing free medications check Free Blood pressure check, senior discounts, prescription prices start from $5.90 and many more!

Picked up from Robinsons, Clarke, Parkside and Grant Centres 2:00 pm Monday to Friday

Same day delivery to your door by 5pm

Welcoming all new patients to PFGP All appointments are BULK BILLED

Dr Billy Stoupas - Tuesday afternoons at the Clarke Centre Dr Nita Sharma - Thursday mornings at the Grant Centre

Dr Piotr Kalan available on Thursday mornings

Please call reception to make an appointment on 9781 3300

The Kiosk is open

Monday to Friday From 9.30am – 11.30am

Selling a variety of goods including:-

Eggs, Milk, Bread, Frozen and Dairy items and fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables supplied by

the Village Veggie Gardens

ALL HEARING NEEDS FOR PENSIONERS, VETERANS & RETIREES. FIONA WILL COME

DIRECT TO YOUR UNIT IN THE VILLAGE. .

PHONE US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Fiona Vines - AcAud. HAASA

2 Bartlett St Frankston South

Michael Weigert – Dental Prosthetist We come to you every Thursday

Just call for a booking We are just a short walk away.

Approved by all private & government Health insurance

Emergency Denture Repairs / Relines

Phone: 0412225202

References from any staff member at the Manor and Lodge.

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KAR-FIX Victoria 227 Frankston-Flinders Road,

Frankston South 3199 VIC

Tel: 03 5971 1174

Family owned business

with the assurance of Repco.

Specialising in all auto mechanical maintenance

and repairs on all makes and models of vehicles.

Julian has over 30 years’ worth of experience in the

automobile industry. He prides himself on

delivering an honest, professional and competitively

priced service to all his customers whom he values.

All work guaranteed by the Repco warranty.

Come in and say hello to Julian!

SPECIAL OFFER

All Village Baxter residents get a 10% discount off

mechanical repairs

Touch Up Guys specialise in:- Bumper Repairs

Scuffed, Scratched, Bent & Cracked Stone Chips & Scratches Medium Crash Repairs

Buffing & Polishing Insurance Work and Much More.

We happily collect our client’s cars and deliver them back once repairs are completed (pre-arranged time).

For a free quote call Roland today on

0418 753 433

Susan F. Kalff BSc Optom LOSc FACO

Low Vision Consultant Complete Eye Care

In the Grant Centre

THURSDAY 9:30 AM

Please contact the Grant Centre to arrange an appointment - 5971 6364

10:00am – 2:00pm

Seated or Takeaway drinks and

snacks.

Hot Meals must be pre-ordered

through the Grant Centre

Resident Liaison on

5971 6364

Frankston Foreshore Parking Permits

The new permits are valid until

September 2023 and are available from Administration.

Contact us on 5971 1349 and we can

put one in the mail for you.

Deadline for Submissions for February Village Voice

Monday 18th January

Please send submissions to [email protected]

Late submissions will held for the next month’s edition.

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Perri McCarthy B.Pharm MPS (owner)

Pharmacists: Bob & Devleen

TOWERHILL SHOPPING CENTRE

1/147 Frankston-Flinders Road, Frankston, Vic 3199 Australia

9781-3027 OR 9781-3833

OPEN 8.00 AM - 8:00PM Mon - Fri

9.00 AM - 6.00PM Sat & Sun

Seniors Discounts & Everyday Fantastic Pricing

COLLECTION TIMES FOR PRESCRIPTIONS

AND ANY OTHER ORDERS

ROBINSONS, CLARKE, PARKSIDE & GRANT CENTRE - 1:00pm & 3:00 pm

Fax 9781-4582

[email protected]

Free deliveries on weekdays - Monday to Friday

By Sandra and Glenise

Disclaimer: Every care is taken in the course of preparing this publication, but the views expressed herein are not necessarily of The Village Baxter, nor can any representative or employee accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Collators: Noeleen Bates Dorothy Simpson Norma Andrews

General Manager:

Chief Executive Officer:

Editor:

Stuart Shaw

Kim Jackson

Sophie Jackson

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DIARY DATES – JANUARY 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 10am – Church

Service (CH)

1 New Year’s Day 10am-4pm Craft (R)

2pm- Snooker (R)

2.30pm-Darts (R)

Public

Holiday

2

9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)

2pm – Snooker (R)

3

10am – Church

Service (CH)

4 9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am-4pm Craft (C)

1pm - Indoor Bowls (C)

2pm - Games (M)

2pm - Snooker (R)

2pm - Cards (M)

2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM)

2pm – Snooker (R)

Admin Hours

8am-3pm

5 9am -3pm - Art Class (DC)

10am - Outdoor Bowls (C)

2pm - Snooker (R)

Admin Hours

8am-3pm

6 9.30am-10am-Tyre

Pumping (C)

10am-Seedling Sale (HH)

1pm–4.30pm Scrabble(M)

2pm -Snooker (R)

2.30pm Darts (R)

2-9m-C.S.G (P)

Admin Hours

8am-3pm

7 9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am-Pottery (DC)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

10am-Seedling Sale (HH)

1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P)

2pm- Snooker (R)

2.30pm-Darts (R)

Admin Hours

8am-3pm

8 10am-4pm Craft (R)

10.30-12pm Village

Strummers (CM)

2pm - Snooker (R)

2pm-3pm Finding

Our Feet (C)

Admin Hours

8am-3pm

9 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)

10am-130am Parkside

morning tea (P)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)

1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)

2pm – Snooker (R)

10 10am – Church

Service (CH)

11 9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am - 4pm Craft (C)

1pm - Indoor Bowls (C)

2pm - Games (M)

2pm - Snooker (R)

2pm - Cards (M)

2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C)

2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM)

2pm – Snooker (R)

12

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

2pm Snooker (R)

2pm Computer Clinic (P)

13 9.30-10am Tyre Pumping

Service (C)

2pm - Snooker (R) 2.30pm - Darts (R)

14

9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am-Pottery (DC)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

10am-Seedling Sale (HH)

10.30am-12pm Laughter

Club $2.00 (C)

1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P)

2pm- Snooker (R)

2.30pm-Darts (R

15 10am-4pm Craft (R)

10.30-12pm Village

Strummers (CM)

2pm Snooker (R)

2pm-3pm Finding

Our Feet (C)

16

9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)

1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)

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DIARY DATES – JANUARY 2021

Useful Contact Details:

Homecare: 5971 6308 or [email protected]

Grant RL: 5971 6364 or [email protected]

Robinsons RL: 5971 6374 or [email protected]

Clarke RL: 5971 6381 or [email protected]

Consulting Suites/Medical Centre

Optometrist: Susan Kalff

Contact Grant Centre – 5971 6364

Appointment Times – 10am – 3pm

Doctor Nita Sharma – 9783 3300 (Thursday)

Australian Hearing – 9781 3700

Health @ Welfare @ Clarke Centre Mon – Podiatry-LifeCare – 9770 2343 Tues – Doctor Nita Sharma – 9783 3300 Wed – Hearing Consultations – 9783 7520

Thurs – Doctor Kalan – 9783 3300

Please pay attention to all

signs and comply with all

social distancing and

facial mask requirements.

17

10am – Church

Service (CH)

18

9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am - 4pm Craft (C)

1pm - Indoor Bowls (C)

2pm - Games (M)

2pm - Snooker (R)

2pm - Cards (M)

2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C)

2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM)

2pm – Snooker (R)

19

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

2pm Snooker (R)

20 1pm –4.30pm Scrabble(M)

2pm Snooker (R) 2.30pm - Darts (R)

21 9am Vegie Club (VS)

9am-Pottery (DC)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

10am-Seedling Sale (HH)

1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P)

2pm Snooker (R)

2.30pm-Darts (R)

22 10am-4pm Craft (R)

10.30-12pm Village

Strummers (CM)

2pm Snooker (R)

2pm-3pm Finding

Our Feet (C)

23 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)

1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)

24

10am – Church

Service (CH)

25

9am - 4pm Craft (C)

1pm - Indoor Bowls (C)

2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C)

2pm - 4 pm Solo (CM)

2pm Snooker (R)

26Australia Day

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

12pm Australia Day

Celebration (C)

2pm Computer Clinic (P)

2pm Snooker (R)

Public Holiday

27 1pm –4.30pm Scrabble

(M)

2pm Snooker (R) 2.30pm - Darts (R)

28 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

2pm Snooker (R) 1pm –4.30pm

Scrabble(M)

29 10am-4pm Craft (R)

10.30-12pm Village

Strummers (CM)

2pm Snooker (R)

2pm-3pm Finding

Our Feet (C)

30 19.00–12pm–Croquet

(M)

10am Outdoor Bowls (C)

1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)

1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)

LOCATION KEY – (C) Clarke Centre (CC) Clarke Craft Room (CM) Clarke Meeting Room (CH) Chapel Centre (DC) Day Centre (G) Grant Centre

(M) Manning Centre (P) Parkside Centre (PR) Parkside Meeting Room (R) Robinson Centre (RC) Robinson Craft

Church Services SUN – Village Church (includes Communion 1st Sunday each month 10am - Chapel

Wed – Devotions 9.30am – Clarke Centre

3rd Tues - Anglican Service – Communion 1.15pm Chapel

4th Thurs – Catholic Mass 11am – South East Lounge of the Lodge

Unless otherwise advised

Administration Hours

8am to 4pm,

Monday to Friday

To place something in the Diary Dates or Classifieds

contact the Village Coordinator at 5971 6364 or at

[email protected]


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