Burwood bulletin issue #116

The Community Newsletter for Burwood & Districts Issue no. 116 Autumn 2010

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Celebrating the

By MarJo Angelico, Waverley Historical Society eople living in the Burwood area could hardly help being familiar with the Stocks name. here is Stocks Avenue in Ashburton, with Stocks Retirement Village nearby. hen there is Stocks Rd of Huntingdale Road. he post oice in Cleveland Road Ashwood was called Stocksville Post Oice and of course people who have grown up around here remember their parents talking about “Old Mr Stocks” or “Stocksy” or even “Bumpy Stocks.” hey remember seeing the various Stocks’ market gardens, farms, orchards and dairy. he Stocks family arrived in this area at the dawn of recorded history. Edward Stocks ventured out to the colonies, aged 20, in 1851 on a ship named Lord Ashburton. En route he celebrated his 21st birthday, and also heard about the gold rush. hus, on arrival he bought a horse and dray and supplied provisions to the gold ields. He wanted to save enough to buy some good undeveloped land to settle on. he irst land sales ever in this area were in 1853.

Many people bought the large tracts of virgin land for the equivalent of $3.50 an acre, but most were city speculators. Edward Stocks was arguably the irst one who bought here to settle. He bought what is now the Alamein area, and got busy clearing some light scrub to plant his vegetables for the Melbourne markets. He left standing the beautiful eucalypts - they became the Ashburton Forest.

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he day his iancée, Ann Westaby, arrived in 1854, he married her and brought her back to his two-roomed wattle and daub hut. he day his iancée, Ann Westaby, arrived in 1854, he married her and brought her back to his two-roomed wattle and daub hut. Eventually Edward and Ann had ive sons and three daughters, most of whom stayed in the area and worked the land, as well as building the community. hey bought land in the general area, regardless of municipal boundaries, and were involved in everything.

Four Stocks were on the Shire of Mulgrave council, three as Shire Presidents.

Many helped establish churches, schools, and railways. When the Outer Circle railway arrived in 1888, Ashburton station was named in honour of Edward Stocks (the ship he came out on) and another councillor who had grown up in Ashburton Terrace, County Cork, Ireland.

In 1914, when Mt Waverley had a population of only 75, Burwood could boast 1150 residents. It was a food production hub, and the Stocks family were in the centre of it. During both World Wars, their services in food production were considered more important than combat service.

Time went on and a third Stocks generation grew up, settled and served the local community. he Ashwood area developed, and Vic Stocks had a lower farm there. he roads got muddy in poor weather, and people would wear gumboots as far as the main roads and change into shoes at the bus stop.

Mr & Mrs Stocks with their children and grandchildren. Circa 1905.

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e Stocks Family It was at Vic Stocks’ place that they left their boots till their return from town.

It was after him that Stocksville PO was named.

Local people have told of the sight of Stocks’s horses making their way along High Street Road alone.

Graham Stocks would bring them to Fishers Forge to be shoed, and when all were ready, the oldest horse would lead the whole team home.

Graeme Stocks’ family home, c. 1928, which was on Warrigal Road(then called Boundary Road), Ashwood, situated between George and Douglas Streets. Graham’s aunt, Stella Bob Stocks did the Stocks, is standing by the horse and his mother, Winnie, is sitting in the jinker.

City of Waverley a wonderful turn when Now there are fourth and ifth generation descendants on Council. He discovered Frank Bales and recommended of Edward Stocks, many still in the general vicinity, and him for Town Clerk, a role he illed magniicently for still community minded. many years. hey wanted a small remnant of Stocks land, recently acquired by Monash Council, to stay as public open green space. his is the site of a plaque in honour of the family, which is to be unveiled soon.

I have given you only short snippets, and probably missed worthy others out, but I think you get the idea. he Stocks family have contributed so much to our community. Like Burwood they cross municipal boundaries, but have a strong sense of community and are happy to give as well as receive.

We are lucky indeed to have the Stocks family.

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The recently laid plaque commemorates the Stocks family’s contribution to the area.

Bulletin PeoPle iSSue 116 the Burwood Bulletin is produced by volunteers who provide a range of talents freely for the beneit of the community President Bob Stensholt Vice President Herbert eder Treasurer Hartley Beer ph 9802 3312 Secretary Sonia Prasel ph. 9808 0159 Editor Carrie Simmons ph 9888 9865 carrie.simmons@optusnet.com.au

If you would like to attend the Stocks Plaque Unveiling on Saturday 27th March, please RSVP to Waverley Historical Society, email whs@kepl. com.au, or phone 9544 8792. It will be an outdoor bring-and-share occasion.

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Once across Highbury Road (heading south) the path

By Jef Sargeant snakes through native plantations full of the sound of ur area is blessed with many parks and outdoor native birds whistling. Birds lutter through the leaves and spaces, and one of Melbourne’s most popular across the path. he path here is sealed concrete and very bike paths which links many of our larger parks. smooth – great for bikes, kids learning to ride and roller Kicking of at the Burwood campus of Deakin blading.

University, I ride around Gardiner’s Creek Reserve in an Within a few minutes, the path narrows and runs anti clockwise direction. here are dozens of dogs being alongside the creek once more, before opening out walked, children learning to ride bikes, joggers and a and allowing views of houses set among regenerated wide variety of native birds circling the trees and grass. lakes. hese ponds are It’s a cloud free spring surrounded by native afternoon, and it seems fauna and recreate the every man and his dog environment seen in the is out to enjoy it. he area long before suburbia park is well used, but arrived. the wide paths make for On the other side of smooth lowing traic, High Street Road, the allowing a comfortable path takes you by some ride around the park to of our area’s busiest Burwood Highway. sporting arenas. Among he trail rapidly Ashwood Reserve’s open descends through the spaces a wide variety of site of the old Drive In team sports are ofered.

Cinema after crossing First up is a large soccer Burwood Highway. Now pitch, which always a park, Australia’s irst seems busy, especially on drive in cinema opened weekends. on this site in 1954. he he Waverley Hockey park which now stands Club calls Ashwood in place of the cinema The bike track, seen here between Highbury Road and High Reserve home. On most features a gentle hill weekends competition sloping to the southeast. Street, offers some wonderful places to picnic and enjoy the heats up between rival With development in the local birdlife. teams, with loud, decades since, it’s hard to cheering crowds supporting their favourites. On other see how a drive in cinema once existed here. he Skyline days, it’s also quite common to see teams training or to Burwood as it was known was large enough for 650 cars catch the odd game. But be quick – it’s a fast moving and was very popular. he movies stopped showing in game!

1983, replaced by oices for an electrical company. he Once through a few native trees, you arrive at a large park is dotted with orchard trees, with a small plaque expanse of ovals and rugby pitches. he Rugby Union explaining that apples, pears, cherries and peaches were team, Harlequin, have had their base here since the 1980s once grown in the area. and on weekends a large and emotive crowd surround the Although one of the trail’s smaller and quieter parks, ield’s borders to cheer on the local boys. this park (which extends from Burwood Highway to Further along this stretch of parkland are more Highbury Road) is the most interesting from a historical recreated ponds and native vegetation, recently completed perspective. Just metres from the site of the Burwood by the City of Monash. drive in cinema lies a replica hut. his hut forms part he path continues to Warrigal Road, where it of the local community garden and provides a sobering meanders through residential streets before resuming after reminder of what life was like for the irst settlers who the Monash Freeway overpass on Waverley Road. From made their way through what now makes up Melbourne’s Waverley Road, the Gardiner’s Creek trail meanders along eastern suburbs.

Gardiner’s Creek through Glen Iris and Hawthorn before Linking the hut to the path is a wooden trestle bridge, meeting the Yarra in Burnley. It then continues into the a recreation of one which spanned the creek near where city and is well used be commuters, joggers and those the present highway lies. enjoying a nice relaxing afternoon ride!

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BOB STENSHOLT State MP for Burwood 1342 Toorak Road, Camberwell 3124 Drop in for a chat or ring for an appointment Phone: 9809 1857

Fax: 9809 0846

Email: bob.stensholt@parliament.vic.gov.au Web: www.bobstensholt.net

Standing up for our community Authorised by Bob Stensholt, 1342 Toorak Road, CAMBERWELL 3124

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Speaking acr Embracing new technology is a way of life for residents and staff at Samarinda Lodge, as NATALIE FILMER discovers.

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t seems rather apt that the Star Trek catchphrase “Live Long and Prosper” is among the messages staf at Ashburton’s Samarinda Lodge Aged Services may hear while using the centre’s voice-activated communication system. he popular science-iction TV show motto could very well sum-up the ethos of the aged care facility. he centre’s CEO, Tanya Gilchrist, certainly did a double-take when she stumbled across the Star Trek order while testing the new whiz-bang hi-tech communication device. And when she jokingly suggested to the tiny machine “Beam Me Up” it answered with a very convincing whirring sound.

Funny, but true.

However, Ms Gilchrist stops laughing when she explains the very practical way these small devices have changed how Samarinda Lodge operates – allowing staf to spend more time with the centre’s 40 residents to provide the best quality of life. he wearable Vocera communication system – developed in consultation with the nurse call service Questek and technology providers IBM, Cisco and the US-based AeroScout ¬– uses simple voice commands to instantly connect staf to residents and each other while they continue to work hands-free. his has cut back enormously on time wasted searching for staf who often work behind closed doors while tending to residents in their own private rooms.

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he wireless communication also allows residents to alert staf by simply pressing the button on a badge worn around their wrist, attached to their bed, in their bathroom or attached to their wheelie-walkers. Staf can then respond hands-free on their voice-activated communication badge straight to the resident’s portable speaker phone to determine what they need. he system is linked to a central computer that shows exactly where residents are within a one kilometre radius of Samarinda Lodge, allowing them their freedom and piece of mind that help is not far away whenever they need it.

Ms Gilchrist said the technology helped give people their independence back.

“We’re taking away a little bit of the fear that people have about ageing,” she said. “People don’t want to think about getting old a lot of the time and they don’t ever want to think about the fact that they might end up in an aged care facility. But aged care facilities are homes these days. People come and go and they are out and about and they are shopping, and if they can’t shop we bring shops here.

“If we can take the pressure of some of those areas that they’re not so strong in then that gives them the freedom to be independent in the areas that they can be. We cook and clean for them so they have the energy to go out and play bridge and participate in the things that they want to rather than be exhausted from day-to-day jobs.”

Ms Gilchrist said older people often thought they wanted to be in their own homes, “but the reality is that we don’t live in those four walls.

ross the ages From the time we are born to the time we are not able to leave our four walls we are in the community with other people. So people who are not able to get out any more lourish when they come here.”

Harry homas, 86, has been a resident at Samarinda for three years. Each morning he takes an hour-long walk and often meets friends for a cup of cofee at nearby Ashburton Pool. He treats his communications badge like a watch.

“I can do anything I like,” Mr homas said. “I’ve never been able to do that.”

Samarinda has received Federal Government praise for implementing the communication system with an “Innovation in The centenarian club at Samarinda Lodge are (from left) Desma Wallis, 100, Information Technology” gong Neva Sayers, 101, Annie Harding, 100, Dorothy Coleman, 100, Syd Taylor, in the 2009 Minister for Ageing 101, and Muriel Dod, 101. Absent: Eleanor Macintosh, 104.

Awards for Excellence in Aged Care.

Ms Gilchrist said the $225,000 it cost to implement he centre is now looking for a computer-literate the system was recouped within 10 months. An volunteer to spend a couple of hours one morning and independent evaluation shows an annual return now of one afternoon each week to teach seniors how to send and $298,000 in terms of productivity improvements. receive emails and swap iles and photos. Volunteers are And the press-of-a-button technology is certainly also welcome to visit Samarinda for a game of scrabble, a huge improvement on the colourful conversations gardening or administration. between truckies that were often intercepted on the Contact the centre on 9885 0062. walkie-talkies that Samarinda staf previously used. *he Centre has recently been approved as a venue for the Federal Government’s Broadband for Seniors program.

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A Breath of Fresh Aire

By Susan Cover ongratulations to Glen Waverley resident, Joe Hopkins, who received an OAM on Australia Day this year for his community work. Joe was the founder of the Monash Aires, which is a voluntary entertainment group for the “young at heart”. he Monash Aires entertain with music and song from yester-year and perform in aged care facilities, retirement villages, senior citizens clubs, church groups, etc. hey perform throughout Melbourne and its metropolitan areas and also some country areas. Since it was formed in 1995, the Monash Aires has given approximately 240 performances each year. It is a self funded group and any surplus donations are given to charity. Last year Joe was able to donate $9000 to diferent charities.

If you can sing or play a musical instrument and would like to join the Monash Aires, Joe would like to hear from you as he needs more volunteers for his group. You would be free to present your own choice of music and people only perform when it suits them. Travel expenses are paid (petrol/ public transport) from the donations that are received. he Monash Aires perform on weekdays, plus some evenings and occasionally on weekends. For more information contact Joe on 9803 7045.

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Telegrams

By Keith Smith ELEGRAMS, a name translation from two words, “Tele” afar and “Grapho” I write, were at top of the must use list for special occasions just like greeting cards are today. Telegrams recognised a marriage and were read out by the best man along with other advice and comments such as, “there will be more than palings running around the back yard in future if I know Fred.”

Telegrams were lodged at the local post oice, buildings of style in their day, particularly in country towns. he cost was about 15 cents for 15 words. You could hear the clatter of the Morse code equipment in the background as you carried out your other business; money orders, stamps or banking. he Telegraph Operator had two main items of equipment, the Morse Key, and a Sounder, the design of which concentrated the signal - a bit like a sea shell made of wood and brass.

All the messages from the Post Oices arrived at the Central Telegraph Oice on the 4th loor of the Elizabeth St. Post Oice in Melbourne. It was a noisy and large area with many staf. Telegrams were then sent to the Post Oice nearest to its destination. Delivery was made by a messenger boy or girl in uniform and mounted on a red post oice bike. hese were sturdy machines of some weight. In those days the postman used them as well to do his twice daily and Saturday rounds. Remember, few homes had telephones.

UNdersTANdINg The sIgNAls Long distance telegrams to parts of Australia needed to have the signal ampliied along the way. Repeaters were required. his meant the signal was detected at a Sounder, typed out by an operator then, using a local Morse Key, retyped the message.

At the South Australian Border the operators sat opposite the West Australian oicers, decoded the message and passed the Telegram across both ways to be repeated. he place was Eucla. It is now abandoned but, at the time, had a large number of employees living on site. here is nothing so permanent as change and the communication industry was always a target. A new system in Telegraph working was introduced called TRESS; Tape Reperforated Exchange Switching System. his punched paper tape put many out of work.

Besides speeding up the process, a maximum use of transmission lines was achieved by cutting out any gaps. he tape was stored in a wire basket next to the operator in loops and was automatically recalled in any clear circuits.

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Make yourself heard

hree old guys are out walking. First one says, “Windy, isn’t it?” Second one says, “No, it’s hursday!” hird one says, “So am I. Let’s go

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Hearing is one of the most precious senses for communication with loved ones, socializing with friends or simply watching TV. Living with or trying to communicate with someone that has a hearing loss can be diicult and frustrating. Try some of the communication tips below Make it easy for them to read your lips • Face the person you are talking to. Don’t try to converse from a diferent room or with your back turned. Before you start speaking make sure you have their attention. It is easier to hear what people say when you can see what they are saying.

• Stand where your face is well lit. his makes it easier to see your facial expressions and read your lips • Try not to talk while chewing or smoking - it makes it harder to understand what you are saying, and almost impossible for others to read your lips • If you talk while reading the newspaper, or lean your cheek on your hand while talking this will also make lip-reading diicult.

Speak at a natural pace and level • You don’t need to shout. Speaking at a normal conversational level when talking with someone who wears a hearing aid is perfectly ok. Most instruments are programmed to amplify a normal level of speech, so if you shout, it may be too loud for the listener • Try not to talk too fast. Speak naturally, but try to pronounce your words more clearly. his will naturally slow your speech, but be careful not to overdo it • If you are having trouble being understood, try re-phrasing your sentence rather than just repeating yourself. Some words are more easily heard or lip-read than others

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Try to reduce background noise • For someone who is hard-of-hearing, the most diicult listening environment is background noise.

Voices are diicult to hear because they are in competition with all the other noise, so: • Try to eliminate background noise when holding a conversation. Turn of the television and close any open windows to reduce any noise from traic • Move closer to your listener so your voice is louder than the background noise. his will also make your face and lips easier to read • Alternatively, try to ind somewhere quieter to talk Better communication tactics are only part of the solution. he best help you can provide is to encourage the individual to seek treatment for their hearing loss. A qualiied audiologist can provide professional advice on how to manage their hearing loss. See www. audiologyultra.com.au or call 1300 787 353 for more information.

Soy Candles Naturally

By Priya Mohandoss andles have been around for centuries. hey fulil many purposes such as improvement in emotion or wellbeing, ambience or a sense of ceremony and spirituality.

Wax was irst made from animal fat or ish oil. Also, bayberries from bayberry plants produced a wax that was sage green with a spicy aroma. Beeswax was used often too. Afterwards, parain, a wax that came from petroleum was discovered and became the main source for candles and melts.

Since parain is an artiicial wax, it has many limitations. As it is petroleum-based, it produces soot (which is hard to remove) and can let out toxins into the air. It is cheap to buy, however is likely to smoke and easily hardens. At present, it is easily available but is a inite resource.

Soy wax, being a natural alternative, proves to be ideal for candles and melts. It is vegetable-based and is made from the waste of harvested soy products. It is ininite, biodegradable and water-soluble. It has a low melting point, therefore the wax is soft which in turn allows the candles to last longer and overall, be less expensive. It is non–toxic so it can be rubbed on if it goes on ones’ skin. he containers that hold the soy candles can be washed with soapy water after being used and then can be reilled yet again.

Other natural waxes, such as beeswax, can be expensive, quite sticky and leave residue in the container. Beeswax burns rapidly and at a high temperature due to its’ high melting point. Also, it is not approved by vegans.

Although parain and beeswax candles are still readily used, they are either not as morally sound or of a low quality when compared to soy wax. he only drawback with soy wax is that candles, such as pillar candles, cannot be made as the wax loses its’ shape due to its low melting point. herefore, soy candles need to be placed in containers, for example, glass jars.

Some people, like Tabitha Dougall make and sell their own soy candles. She started her venture two years ago called ‘Lightly Scentred Soy Candles’. “It’s meditative to make candles and is also beautiful to create something that someone else can enjoy,” she said.

To obtain soy wax, the oil is extracted from the soya bean chaf during soy production and then turned into wax chips.

In terms of the soy candles, Tabitha lets people request the colour, fragrance and container.

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COlOUr Plain soy wax is cream but chips can be used to obtain colour. Some of the colours of the candles or melts are peach, yellow and light green.

FrAgrANCe People can choose from 20 fragrances. Some of these are individual therapeutic essential oils while others are blends. “People usually buy it (the candle) by scent.

Lemongrass, vanilla and lavender are quite popular. he‘Stress Away’ blend is well liked too,” she said. “he

Assorted display of candles and melts in soy wax.

‘Stress Away’ blend has seven types of essential oils orange, ylangylang, palmerosa, cinnamon, clove, lavender and cedarwood.”

Containers

People have a wide selection of containers for their candle such as mosaics, tealights, votives (short containers), travel tins or glass jars. Otherwise, they can bring their own container to see if it can be used. Tabitha has also illed larger objects with soy wax. “Once I made a big vase candle that was auctioned of,” she said.

She can also add intentions but it is up to person to decide whether they want to have one and what they want mentioned for their candle. Intentions may be expressed as a speciic word such as ‘happiness’ or be a blessing with a few lines. he candle process is relatively easy. Soy wax chips are melted over a stove. If colour is desired, a colour chip is added. he wax then has to cool. Once it reaches a lower temperature, fragrance is hand poured throughout the candle. In doing so, the strength of the fragrance is maintained. hen the wax is cooled again. In the last stage, it is illed into the appropriate container. he wick that is placed to make the candle is lead-free. It is made from cotton dipped in soy wax.

All types of soy candles and melts can be bought at candle shops, gift/homeware stores, markets, fetes, some lorists or online. People can also attend workshops or hold parties to make them speciically. So when you next have to look for a suitable candle to add warmth to that dinner party or to simply indulge your senses, you may like to consider soy.

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Burwood Automotive & Exh

By Jef Sargeant hey’ve survived ire and lood, and seen plenty of change, but even the boys at Burwood Automotive & Exhaust can’t ight redevelopment.

In coming weeks, the business will relocate to new premises in Burwood while the landmark site on the corner of Toorak and Summerhill roads undergoes its single biggest change. he landowners have not yet conirmed what will be built on the soon-to-be vacated site, but a mixed-used development is likely given Hartwell’s relatively close location to the CBD and high-demand suburbs. A large three-storey oice building replaced a doctor’s surgery in the shopping strip only a few years ago and a 2600sq metre supermarket is due to open there shortly. Needless to say, there have certainly been a few changes at the corner site that Burwood Automotive & Exhaust and its predecessors have operated on since the 1930s. he current site was once a dealership selling and servicing Austin Morris cars in the ‘50s. During the 1960s the shop operated under the name of “Greg Smart Motors” and specialised in Mercedes Benz vehicles. In 1967 the business was sold to Bruce Wilkinson and the site became one of the earliest Datsun dealerships in the country.

In 1978 Surrey Motors took over the business and the current association with the site began. In 1985, Bob Eslick, then a director of Surrey Motors, purchased

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New owner, Stuart Edwards, Is excited about the move to their new premises at Duffy Street, Burwood.

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aust keeps Motoring Along the business and changed the name to Burwood Automotive & Exhaust. he Hartwell garage has seen many changes in ownership, the most recent in May last year when, after 25 years, Bob sold the business to Stuart Edwards. Stuart, who has 22 years’ experience in the industry, has worked at the garage for the past 11 years. Bob still works for the business, and will make the move with all existing staf to the new Burwood address just after Labour Day. Stuart insists that, despite such a long association The Garage was built in the 1930s with Hartwell, it’s only the location that will change.

Stuart explains that after being at the site for so long, a often the customer will have a blank face. We often have charts and carefully explain what we’ve done.� close association with customers is formed. his rapport with customers often sees them dropping “Parents come in with their young kids then, before by to report on how their car is travelling, although such you know it, the kid is coming in with their irst car, then familiarity almost ended in disaster one time. a few years later, their own kids are with them.�

Bob recounts how a motorcyclist pulled in under In these days of corporate domination, focusing the business’s large awning complaining of intense attention on the customer and providing a diference to heat coming from his bike. Moments later, Bob says, dealerships is something Stuart and Bob are committed the motorbike erupted in lames, burning much of the to. awning, but thankfully not the shop. “We always focus on customer service,� Stuart says.

And then there was the time the business was looded “Call it old fashioned, but it’s just that little bit extra that after a torrential downpour‌ you don’t get from the dealerships. You’re not a number.

But Stuart is positive about the move to Burwood, We know most of our customers by name. We’ll give saying the new workshop has been itted with the best customers a lift home, or pick them. It’s the bit that equipment available. makes us stand out. “We’ve been limited here with what we can do. Our Stuart says the business has always relied on word of new building is a much better set up,� he says. “We’re mouth. “Once people ind us, they’re usually long term going that extra mile to make the customers happy.� customers.� *Burwood Automotive and Exhaust will now operate He says the high standard of customer service extends from 21 Dufy Street, Burwood. Phone 9888 7000 from the shop front to the workshop loor. “Our mechanics are always approachable. It’s very easy to tell someone that we’ve change their brakes, but quite

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Continuity in Caring for the Community

Imagine Church Celebrates 20 years of Serving the Community

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magine Church, formerly Burwood Christian Life Centre (BCLC), began serving meals at church for the needy and handed out sandwiches at the station in the mornings until research indicated that the needs of the community had changed and they were no longer required. Further research indicated that the needs of the community were deined by the gaps that the local agencies were not providing. he local agencies’ help was limited by their location and did not crossover into other council areas. Being located in Evans Street, Burwood which is on the borders of Boroondara, Whitehorse and Monash City Council regions the issue of borders became relevant for the staf of Lifecare. Lifecare is the Community Care arm of the Imagine Church. When Lifecare began 18 years ago, the staf decided that they would not be limited by borders. Lifecare would address and care for the whole person with a ‘holistic’ approach to meeting the needs of the people who approached Lifecare, rather than be limited by borders.

Warmth for Winter is born

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ifecare staf wanted to be able to meet the needs of people in the community and allow them to retain their dignity in the process, without treating them as if they were receiving charity. Lifecare is predominantly run by our willing volunteers and is in close proximity to schools and housing in the area, which enable s Lifecare to try to keep pulse with the changing needs in the community. Currently, Lifecare is operating a Counselling Department from their Burwood oice which has just recently begun to operate on two nights per week. Imagine Church and Lifecare have programs in local primary and secondary schools and a variety of programs including Imagine Rhythm and toddler and youth friendly programs, e.g., the Mainly Music program and Warmth for Winter in Inverloch.

Lifecare has been operating for over a decade to try to help connect socially isolated people by running community lunches and more recently opening a Care Centre.

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Warmth for Winter

Lifecare will be hosting Warmth for Winter on Saturday May 22nd 2010 between 11am and 3pm.

Doona and hamper recipients must hold a current Health Care or Pension Card. •Lifecare also serves a two course Community Care Lunch every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 12:30pm starting February 12th. • Lifecare Counselling appointments can be made by phoning 9888 7900. •he Lifecare Care Centre operates each Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 1pm. People can come for a friendly chat, a food hamper or use the computer for job searching or resume writing.

Lifecare operates from Imagine Church located at 17 Evans Street, Burwood. If you can assist with good quality second hand clothing to be delivered to the church in early May or sponsorship please make further enquiries by phoning 9888 7900, or logging onto the Lifecare website at www.life-care.org.au. Further information about Imagine Church can be located at our website on www.mychurch.com.au or by phoning 9888 7466.

Suskia’s Story

Last year, it was Suskia’s irst time to experience Warmth for Winter. Suskia shared some thoughts with Lifecare on what was happening to her and how she had arrived at Warmth for Winter. “his time last year, I was ready to give it all up. I was depressed and abused after being in a relationship that ended after months of pain. I was three months pregnant with his child when I led in fear of not only my life but my unborn child’s life. I decided that enough was enough‌it was time to lee!â€?

After a few years, Suskia came to live in Melbourne with her young child. In May last year, she received a postcard for Warmth for Winter in her mail box and thought that she would come along and see what it was all about. “Last year, I had felt as though I had put my life on hold, but that all changed when I came to Warmth for Winter, it was a turning point for me. After receiving a haircut, a food hamper, free clothing, two doonas, free lunch, fairy loss, popcorn and children’s rides all for free, I had to start giving back. hat week I enrolled in classes that I had been thinking about for a while and have now graduated. Warmth for Winter made me feel as though someone appreciated and cared for me. I felt valued and that I was worth the efort to get up in the morning and put on a nice dress, do my hair and get on with my life by making a valuable contribution to society. I thought if these people can do this for all these other people, including me then I was going to change my attitude. Lifecare made me feel like a Princess.�

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Burwood Heights Festival

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elebrating Community Come along to the Burwood Heights

Festival on Saturday 20th March 2010 for free

entertainment for the whole Family! he festivities will be on from 10am to 2pm. he Festival aims to bring the community together for a day of celebration. he jumping castle, face painting and

Alitalia Pizza & Pasta (1/2)

9808 0000

treasure hunt will entertain the kids while the adults can

All People Chinese Restaurant (12/2)

9889 8182

enjoy music and giveaways, plus wine and cheese tasting.

Baker’s Delight (8/2)

9808 0440

Body & Bronze (2/2)

9888 9122

Sparkles the Clown and her balloon animal antics will

Burwood East Newsagency (16)

9808 7284

keep you amused while the free sausage sizzle takes care of

Burwood Heights Dry Cleaners (13/2)

9808 0232

Burwood Heights Medical Centre (12)

9808 7900

Burwood Heights Podiatry Clinic (14/2)

9808 4162

those grumbling tummies.

Get to know your local community groups and support the local schools and browse at a range of stalls. For

Centre Management (6/2)

9808 1177

Chookstar Charcoal Chicken (14/40)

9808 1858

Commonwealth Bank (40)

9808 9988

enquiries about booking a stall or general enquiries, please

Creature Comforts (9/2)

9808 2641

phone Dawn on 0409 501 172.

Burwood Highway Asian Grocery (36)

9808 9570

East Burwood Fruit Market (32)

9808 5300

East Burwood Quality Butchers (22)

9808 5095

corner of Burwood Highway and Middleborough Road.

East Burwood Travel (6/2)

9808 1177

here are over 350 car parks around the back, as well as

Elite Laser & Skin Clinic(11/40)

9808 0666

Flower Trends Cafe (3/2)

9808 7599

Frank’s Deli (11/2)

9808 9943

Burwood Heights Shopping Centre is located on the

Safeway and 30 shops and professional businesses aiming to meet your daily requirements.

Breadmaking & Baking Supplies & Cooking Classes Classes include bread loaves, French sticks, rolls, scrolls, pullaparts, plus lots of other baking treats.

We stock high quality bread flours, bread mixes, seeds, yeast, grains, bread tins & accessories.

Gluten free bread mix & Spelt floursr Timetable available by post or on net www.themixingbowl.com.au

Tel 9809 4327 1387 Toorak Rd, Burwood Village

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Happy House (7/2)

9808 6888

Pulse Pharmacy (26)

9808 9962

RSPCA Op Shop (10/2)

9808 2641

Safeway (42)

9808 0200

Senator Helen Kroger (14)

9888 0091

Spectacles Plus (10)

9808 2691

Ultimate Hairworks & Beauty (4/2)

9808 3334

Upstairs (Cnr Burwood Hwy & Middleborough Rd) AMR Accounting (Suite 4)

8831 3333

Arthur Kyriacou & Co Accountants (Suite 1)

9808 7377

Fong & Co, Barristers & Solicitors (Suite 3)

9808 1211

Mian Phillips & Co, Lawyers (Suite 5)

9808 9133

Rejoice Chinese Christian Centre (Suite 7)

9888 7422

Synergy Publishing (Suite 6B)

9888 9588

Remember your friends in Hawthorn Says Alzheimer’s Australia Vic

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riends and companions of people with dementia in the Eastern Metropolitan Region are being called upon to ‘be a friend’ and learn more about how to support someone with a diagnosis.

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, the peak body for people living with dementia in Victoria, will run a free interactive program for friends and companions of people living with dementia on Tuesday 23rd March, 10am – 1.30pm at Alzheimer’s Australian Vic, 104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn.

“Sadly, many people with dementia and their carers tell us that after their diagnosis, friends often drift away because they simply don’t know how to cope with the changes dementia brings,” Laurel Gourley, Community Education Coordinator at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic says.

“But after a diagnosis, people with dementia, their carers and family members need the support of their friends perhaps more than any time before in their life. “he reality is that life doesn’t stop when dementia starts and ‘being a friend’ continues to be important to people with the illness and those who care for them.

“Just as they have in the past, being included in social activities and connected to life in the community is vital to ensure people with dementia continue to feel loved and valued as they learn to cope with their illness.”

Ms Gourlay says the free interactive program is designed speciically for friends and companions of people with dementia who are not in a direct caring role or who are not a family member of someone with the illness.

“During the program our qualiied educators will give practical advice and communication tips to help friends and companions continue to play an active and valuable role in a person with dementia’s life.

“It will help people in non-caring roles understand and learn to cope with the behavioural or psychological symptoms of dementia. We will also talk about how friends can play a key role to assist a person to enjoy everyday activities and overcome some of the diiculties the illness brings.”

For more information or to register your attendance at the Hawthorn program please contact Danielle Farley on (03) 9815 7849 or email companions@alzvic.ans.au.

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Jamboree Fun Congratulations to the many Scouts in our District who were part of the Victorian Contingent who attended the Australian Jamboree (AJ2010) at Cataract Park in NSW. n total over 13,000 Scouts & Leaders from Australia and overseas joined in the January fun.

Planning for the Jamboree took three years and on a local level, Scouts have had to prepare by achieving a certain level of badge work and camp craft before being allowed to attend. And judging by the feedback I got from Mikaela and Marcello of 2nd 7th West Waverley (Jamboree Troop 622) and Emily and Matt from 1st Bennettswood (Jamboree Troop 604) it was well worth the efort.

For Mikaela, Marcello and Emily, the highlight was the ofsite activity at Jimberoo Water Park, particularly the water slides. Matt really enjoyed Challenge Valley, an endurance/ obstacle course.

Confronting her fear of heights, Emily climbed to the top of the 12 metre abseiling tower, made from stacked shipping containers, but she couldn’t quite bring herself to abseil down. In her down time she enjoyed meeting lots of new friends and spending her “jamboree” dollars at the market, a collection of stalls set up by the scouts.

Marcello reckons that Victoria had the best stall in the Mall as it had fairy loss.

Despite a few visits to the Jamboree hospital and a pair of crutches added into her kit, Mikaela also had a great time hanging out with her friends and meeting up with her 2nd cousin.

Other activities included Water Activities at Middle Head, City Tours, Skills Village which incorporated Circus skills and laser force which involved shooting one another with food dye. Awesome! he night entertainment included opening and closing ceremonies, pyrotechnic shows and music concerts.

From another source I heard this amusing anecdote but I won’t name the source or the scouts in question.

Four scouts sharing a tent, decided to ignore the warnings about funnel web spiders and the need to keep a tidy tent with clothes packed away in zipped up bags. Sure enough, they were greeted by an eight legged friend in their tent. he leader didn’t actually state it but may have inferred that food may attract the spiders into the tent. Apparently the amount of contraband that suddenly emerged was staggering and I heard that the tent remained tidy, well at least for three days.

After 10 action packed days some very weary children arrived home. Unanimously, they all had a great time and look forward to keeping in touch with all the new friends they made. he next Australian Jamboree will be held in 2013 at Maryborough, Queensland.

For more information about scouts, visit www. vicscouts.asn.au

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Hello Operator Actual call centre conversations!

Customer: ‘I’ve been calling 700-1000 for two days and can’t get through; can you help?’

Operator: ‘Where did you get that number, sir?’

Customer: ‘It’s on the door of your business.’

Operator: ‘Sir, those are the hours that we are open.’

Samsung Electronics Caller: ‘Can you give me the telephone number for Jack?’

Operator: ‘I’m sorry, sir, I don’t understand who you are talking about.’

Caller: ‘On page 1, section 5, of the user guide it clearly states that I need to unplug the fax machine from the AC wall socket and telephone Jack before cleaning. Now, can you give me the number for Jack?’

Operator: ‘I think it means the telephone plug on the wall.’

RAC Motoring Services Caller: ‘Does your European Breakdown Policy cover me when I am traveling in Australia ?’

Operator: ‘Does the policy name give you a clue?’

Caller: (inquiring about legal requirements while traveling in Europe ) ‘If I register my car in France, and then take it to England, do I have to change the steering wheel to the other side of the car?’

Directory Enquiries Caller: ‘I’d like the number of the Argo Fish Bar, please’ Operator: ‘I’m sorry, there’s no listing. Are you sure that the spelling is correct?’

Caller: ‘Well, it used to be called the Bargo Fish Bar but the ‘B’ fell of.’ hen there was the caller who asked for a knitwear company in Woven...

Operator: ‘Woven? Are you sure?’

Caller: ‘Yes.. hat’s what it says on the label -- Woven in Scotland ...’

On another occasion, a man making heavy breathing sounds from a phone box told a worried operator: ‘I haven’t got a pen, so I’m steaming up the window to write the number on.’

Tech Support:‘I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop.’

Customer: ‘OK.’ Tech Support: ‘Did you get a pop-up menu?’

Customer: ‘No.’ Tech Support: ‘OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?’

Customer: ‘No.’ Tech Support: ‘OK, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?’

Customer: ‘Sure. You told me to write ‘click’ and I wrote ‘click’.’

Tech Support: ‘OK. At the bottom left hand side of your screen, can you see the ‘OK’ button displayed?’

Customer: ‘Wow! How can you see my screen from there?’

Caller: ‘I deleted a ile from my PC last week and I just realized that I need it. So, if I turn my system clock back two weeks will I get my ile back again?’

Trip Down Memory Lane

has resulted in an instant boom in property values, more houses

By Yoshanthi Wellawa being built and people moving into the area.

A trip down memory lane with Judyth and Geoff Kerr... he site of the current shopping centre was once extensive Geoff and Judyth Kerr have lived in Closter Avenue in Ashwood paddocks of the Convent of he Good Shepherd on which for 52 years and have seen the area go through quite a few cattle grazed until the mid 1950’s. Opened in October of 1960 generations of change. the Chadstone shwood, Shopping Centre which was the irst selfis now contained regional a very popular shopping centre in residential precinct, Melbourne. had only a few Earlier there houses with most of had been only a the neighbourhood few shops in the having lots of vacant surrounding area: blocks of land at 3 green grocers the time Geof and and a small Judyth moved into garage outside the the area. metropolitan area Until the (near Warrigal early 1950s Road) where people when residential came to pump development petrol. commenced in Gradually, the area Warrigal Geof and Judyth Road had formed say, they saw the boundary with more roads being market gardens, developed along poultry farms and Judyth & Geoff have lived in Ashwood for over 50 years. with traic lights unmade roads. being built at “At the time we locations and more and more vehicles on the road. had no sewage systems like today”, laughs Judyth, “we had a Statistics reveal that by early to mid 1950s the population of ‘night man’ who used to go round the back and empty the pans. the Ashwood area alone had risen to an estimated 1500 persons.

And there were no footpaths. he road was partially made, but In the late 1960s, the Safeway supermarket was built to stopped at Morton Road. the south of High Street Road, to cater for the increasing “All the children used to play in the paddocks.” Geof and population and their demands. he small garage which occupied Judyth talk about their own younger days. the premises earlier was taken down to build Safeway. “Safeway Geof attended Scotch College and on his 18th birthday he was not open for business until very late during those days,” says was drafted in the R.A.A.F. and became a pilot and lew the Judyth. “And we used to play tennis on the Safeway wall after Wellington Bombers out of England. hours”.

After 3 years of serving in the World War, at his return Geof “Life was very simple then and playing tennis was one of the got extensively involved in tennis. biggest social and recreational activities,” say Geof and Judyth Geof had been a member of the Tournament Committee who have three sons and a daughter and grand children. At for about 50 years, which involved tournaments at Kooyong the time they didn’t have the Internet and the myriad of other and Melbourne Park. He was a linesman and referee for some options that their children and grand children presently have. tournaments and received he Australian Sports Medal in year Another very popular activity had been square dancing.

2000.

Square dancing is a folk dance with four couples arranged *** in the shape of a square with one couple on each side. Each At this time the freeways were being made, says Geof. “he dance begins and ends in the square formation. “We had dance tennis courts were given a big grant and asked to move.” “he competitions,” says Judyth and the girls used to take supper”.

Riversdale tennis courts were subsequently built and that’s Having lived in the area for more than half a century Geof where I met Judyth.” and Judyth have seen many pros and cons introduced by Judyth attended school at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar in development and population growth.

South Yarra. She was also a member of the club and was a very Children used to play in the paddocks then, they say, but good tennis player. She had won a subscription at the tennis now parents are afraid to let their children out of their own club and she continued to play there. yards. here’s also graiti on the walls and there are gangs, hey got married in 1953 and lived in Chadstone for a while things that were almost unheard of during their younger days. before moving to Ashwood.

However, Geof and Judyth are happy about the development “hree weeks after we sold the house in Chadstone, they and the many good things that have resulted from it as well. announced that the Chadstone Shopping Centre was going to be built,” says Judyth. he proposal for the new shopping centre

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Burwood Bulletin March—May 2010

BUrwood Traders Burwood Village, Toorak Road is the easy, convenient and quick way to do your Christmas Shopping this year. here are a huge array of gifts in the centre from ladies fashion, kids wear, home wares, the very freshest food and much more. Parking is so easy – why spend time ighting the crowds and the big shopping centres when you can get all you need in one convenient place. he Burwood Village Traders Association has this year decorated our centre with Red and Silver lags for Christmas. We are in the Christmas spirit and have all you need for this festive season.

Welcome to Santucci at 1392 Toorak Road who have recently joined us in Burwood Village. Visit this restaurant/cafĂŠ and Our favourite street performers sailed into the Burwood Festival

check out this new business in our centre.

In Burwood Village our businesses want to exceed your expectations of a shopping experience. Shop local in Burwood Village, Toorak Road.

Lioli Gallery offered fun, festive themed activities for the kids.

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BuSinESS DiRECtORy

Burwood Village & District

Accounting & tAxAtion

G H o’Brien & Assoc. tax on trak

leAdlights & etched glAss

4 Burwood Hwy rear 1423 toorak rd

9808 4245 9889 6680

legAl services

1337 toorak rd

9889 6777

liquour store

1395 toorak rd

9889 1669

oFFice Furniture new & used

3 Alexander dr

9888 8797

optometrist

1376 toorak rd Shop 3, 1405 toorak rd

9809 4138 9889 7157

outdoor power equipment, sAles & service

Acupuncture & nAturopAthy

Joseph Ferraro B.nat, d.Acu.

oates, rennick & Assoc

Art gAlleries

lioli gallery

Burwood Cellars Adco Ofice Furniture

Automotive service & repAir

Kryton Automotive bAkeries

Jurgens Swiss Bakery Burwood Bakery

23-25 Burwood Hwy

9830 6111

18 Burwood Hwy

9888 8286

1387 toorak rd

9809 4327

butcher And gourmet Food products

Carl’s Culinary Cuts

1398 toorak road

9889 1010

Shop 8, 1405 toorak rd.

9809 1243

1350 toorak rd

9889 1111

1360 toorak rd

9889 9633

1337 toorak rd

9889 7889

cAkes

the Cake Cafe cArpets

Jagers Carpets cAsh converters

Cash Converters chiroprActor

Hartwell Chiropractic community house

Burwood neighbourhood House

1 Church St

9808 6292

dAnce lessons children/ Adults

BdC dance

13-15 Yertchuk Ave

9888 3354

doctors -- generAl prActitioners

dr Susan Schlicht

Shot, Framed & Hung

339 warrigal rd

9808 8888

reAl estAte

1396 toorak rd

9889 4763

1423 toorak rd

9889 5152 9889 9835

4 Burwood Hwy

9880 8300

kitchen bench tops & doors

74 Highbury rd

9888 7400

lAndscAping supplies

84-90 Highbury rd

9888 9888

lAwnmower & gArden mAchinery sAles & service

Burwood Hwy Mowers

national Pharmacy

9808 2130

315 warrigal rd

insurAnce

decor Pebble (Aust) P/l

9889 9859 9885 3199

1374 toorak rd

9809 4333

33 Burwood Hwy

9808 5370

1415 toorak rd

9809 1212

1429 toorak rd

9889 0800

250 warrigal rd

9808 9827

115 Highbury rd 250 warrigal rd

9888 8225 9808 9827

9 tudor St

9808 7211

6 Burwood Hwy

9888 7906

1351 toorak rd 1373 toorak rd 65 Station St 1156 toorak rd 1388 toorak rd

9809 1111 9889 1666 9888 8883 9805 2900 9889 2266

photogrAphy

printing & copying

Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 trent St

designer laminates

1414 toorak rd

9808 4404

397 High St

Jock Hobbs Burwood Pets & Birds

plumbing

homeopAthic nAturopAthic services

rick watkins P/l

119 Burwood Hwy

phArmAcy

9889 0500

hAirdressing

d’Alton Hairdressing

9889 4643

pet shop

1380 toorak road

giFtwAre shop

Zinc

1340 toorak rd

new and used Sales, Service & Parts www.penfold.com.au 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 HOLDEN www.penfold.com.au new and used Sales 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333 Service 21 Mc intyre St 92681307 Parts 11-17 Mc intyre St 1300 858 084 MAZDA www.penfold.com.au new and used Sales59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294 MITSUBISHI www.penfold.com.au new and used 71 Burwood Hwy 92681488 Service & Parts 7 evans Street Burwood 9268 1488

9889 4129

FunerAl services

w d rose Funerals

9808 6922

AUDI

1408 toorak rd

Fuel & Fodder

Burwood Fuel & Fodder

Pack & Send

9808 3988

Fish & chips

A&C Fish‘n Chippery

Ashburton Mowers

303 warrigal rd

dry cleAning

Care Fresh

4 Burwood Hwy

penFold motors burwood

breAd mAking - clAsses & supplies

Mixing Bowl

9808 4760

pAckAging & Freight

bicycles

Barry waddell

2 Sixth Ave

dr damien Smith Assoc. eyecare Plus

bAthroom & kitchen

Shelron Bathroom Centre

ACe leadlight Studio

picture FrAming

Creative Framing Framed & Hung Burwood Plumbing Kwik Kopy Printing Centre Biggin & Scott exceland Camberwell exceland Burwood J A Cain First national Mackintosh First national

solAr energy equipment

Solazone Solar Specialists

242 warrigal rd

9808 7337

1379 toorak rd 1/1395 toorak rd 4 Burwood Hwy

9889 0061 9809 1555 9808 6922

1424 toorak rd

9889 5120

solicitors

Frank Bertucci Klooger Forbes Hassett oates rennick Associates supermArket

iGA Plus liquor

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burwood village & district directory As a service to the Burwood Community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this traders and Business directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. the cost is $55 per annum, inc.GSt. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact robert Kay on 9836 5520.

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Small & Home Business

BuSinESS DiRECtORy Audit Accounting tAxAtion

ian grant FCA FCPA 13 edwards Street, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9813 3599 Fax: . . . . . . 9813 2732 Mob: . . . . . 0418 317 818 email: igrant@acctweb.com.au

glAss merchAnts & glAZiers

Jacob waverley glass 2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4722 Fax . . . . . . 9808 3816 Broken windows, Mirrors etc. home mAintenAnce

civil mArriAge celebrAnts

man Around the house Carpentry repairs/replacements weatherboards, fascias, decks, pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740 AH/Fax:. . . 9885 1150 Glen iris

sue green JP, CMC warm and caring Celebrant Mob. . . . . . 0419 353 839 email sgreenjp@bigpond.net.au sylvia harris,BA, dip Cvl Cer Modern, romantic weddings no obligation meeting Ph . . . . . . . 9889 8272 Mob . . . . . 0403 406429 email: gerrysylvia@bigpond.com

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renble landscaping & paving Young Street, Ashburton 3147 Professional, Qualiied, Reliable, Local.

Ph/Fax:. . . . 9885 4233 Mob. . . . . . 0411 460 997

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lindy hop swing At Ashburton & Mitcham Phone . . . 0412 016 780 email pat@lindyhop.com.au www.lindyhop.com.au

leAdlighting

Food sAFety speciAlists

Agb solutions pty ltd local business working Australia wide: HACCP Programs, food safety audits and food safety training. Ph Gavin 0422 922 883 Subscribe to free online food safety newsletter www.agbsolutions.com.au

Ace leadlight studio Student Supplies 2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4760 Fax: . . . . . . 9808 4736

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indrans residential services A local business specialising in handyman work, painting and plastering. For an obligation-free quote, phone Jan on 0422 168 228 post oFFice

Hartwell Post Ofice 1166 toorak road, Hartwell 3124 Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 1132 open Saturday 9–12 noon solicitors

Frank bertucci 1379 toorak road, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 0061/68 Fax: . . . . . . 9889 0407 klooger Forbes hassett P.o. Box 97 Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9809 1555 Fax: . . . . . . 9809 2373 email: graeme@kloogerforbes.com.au tAxAtion

tax workshop registered tax Agents All types of taxation returns 6 tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147 Ph: . . . . . . . 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480 Fax: . . . . . . 9888 2224

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Small / Home Based Business Directory this directory has been established by the Burwood Bulletin to assist small and home based businesses to promote themselves in the local community. the cost for a business listing as per this page is $22 for four lines plus $5.50 per line to a maximum advertisement of six lines. Prices include GSt. enquiries

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Wavecare New CEO for Wavecare

By Penny Alberts avecare Counselling Service, Inc., Glen Waverley, has recently welcomed Grant Holland, formerly Deputy CEO of WEAC, Waverley Emergency Adolescent Care, as its new CEO. Grant’s new role will be to assist the Wavecare community steer the organisation towards its next destination.

Wavecare, which has served the Monash community for more than 30 years, comprises counselling and administrative staf, volunteer staf and is managed by a volunteer Committee of Management. In gaining the prominence it has today, Wavecare has had excellent long term inancial and in-kind support from the City of Monash and Department of Human Services, as well as many individual and business supporters.

Grant joins Wavecare with a long history in the not-forproit sector working, volunteering and sitting on Boards and Committees in many diferent areas including foster care, philanthropic charities, public health, foundations and trusts, child protection, youth justice, family crisis and many more. Grant, in addition to his role at Wavecare, is a founder and Executive Director of the Holland Foundation. he Holland Foundation was set up in 2004 in honour of Sir George and Lady May Holland to continue their charitable work with under privileged adults and children. he Holland family and his ancestral links have clearly inluenced Grant’s career direction. he connection to WWI/Gallipoli and Sir George and Lady May Holland’s support to returned serviceman and war widows (Sir George was the Victorian and later, Federal President of the R.S.L.) left an imprint on Grant that remains to this day. Grant recalls a quote from Sir George when asked what made him dedicate his life to serving the disadvantaged – he replied; it was not just his desire, he felt it was his duty to assist those less fortunate than himself. He had been lucky enough to return from the War, whereas his older brother, Vernon had been killed serving next to him in the battle of Krithia on 8th May, 1915.

Grant’s formal qualiications include Diploma of Business, Master of Social Science, Family herapy, Bachelor of Social Work, Mental Health Specialist Clinician, Workplace Assessment and Training,

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Mediation, Youth work and Sports Coaching. Grant is supported in his private life by his loving family, wife Tina who works in Child Protection and his two children.

Grant enjoys working with people from all walks of life and cultures and the challenge of assisting people to take control of the management of their lives. He is a irm New Ceo, Grant Holland believer that people should learn to work their way out of a problem and works to assist individuals to achieve this.

“I have a passion for empowering and teaching others how to help themselves.”

WAVeCAre serVICes: WAVECARE offers a counselling and group program open to all people; regardless of their age, faith, country of origin or economic status. Services Include: • Counselling to individuals, couples, families and children • Group programs facilitated by professional staff • . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consultancy and training • . . .School and workplace based group programs • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional supervision For more information please contact the Wavecare Oice on (03) 9560 6722 or email: admin@wavecare.org.au

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Scribe’s Scribbles Welcome to 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity. his will prove to be a most important year for all of us because we all need to care for our environment. Please put water out for our birds and animals.

Several things have changed around the Ashburton shopping strip since the last issue. he irst change is major. It is the move of our landmark post oice. Our post oice is now operating from two shops on the opposite side of the street beyond the railway bridge. I hope this move will prove a successful one. he other major thing is the opening of a Salvation Army shop in the former Resurrection Radio shop; perhaps this change may increase the life in that block.

Our Arcade.

All the shops are in full swing for another year. Walk through the arcade: get a gift from Patches, have your nails done, book a trip or get some sushi, drop into Beautiful Me and buy something new for your wardrobe, call in and check out Your Health or choose some lovely new jewellery to celebrate the new year.

Bargain stop.

After about ten years of wonderful friendly service and support of the community festival Dale and his team have moved on. A new, young couple have moved in which we hope will prove just as great a pair to continue this shop’s good record. he new shops near the station are recently inished and at this time still awaiting tenants. Hopefully they will be let and they will inject even more life into our shopping strip. he Ashburton Festival By the time you read this column our Community Festival will have been staged successfully once again. I can only hope we have a ine and coolish day so all can enjoy the activities.

Remember to come, shop and give all our business in our strip a chance before going further aield to do your shopping. he local jewellers can supply a new battery for your watch or go to our nurseries for new plants for your garden. here is plenty on ofer in Ashburton.

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20 Years of the Highway Gallery

After 20 years as an icon on the Monash arts scene, Mt Waverley’s Highway Gallery is proving the motto, “Good things come to those who persist.” For a long time the area was something of a visual arts desert, but with the formation of the Waverley Arts Society in 1969 things began to change. However, it was not until the early 1980s that the situation made a great leap when the (then) Waverley Council established two bodies relevant to the arts: the Art Acquisition Committee,which was allocated funds to acquire art for the city, and Arts Waverley, an advisory body to foster all of the arts including visual and performing. he Arts Acquisition Committee persuaded Council that a property it had acquired due to road widening at 14 he Highway, Mount Waverley, could be used to accommodate a community gallery - the Waverley City Gallery. A committee of management included representatives from Arts Waverley and the Art Acquisition Committee.

Artists exhibiting at the gallery were provided with professional guidance in presentation and promotion, and appropriate community activities were undertaken by the “Friends of the Gallery”.

In the latter part of the 1980s council commissioned a major new exhibitions gallery (renamed the Monash Gallery of Art in 1999) in Jells Road, and the future of he Highway premises was in doubt. However, in the face of strong support from the community and various arts groups, the council gave conditional approval for the

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gallery’s continued operation. A committee comprising of individuals who had fought for the gallery’s retention was formed and the gallery opened its doors as “he Highway Gallery” in 1990.

Over its 20 years the Highway Gallery has been the venue for a wide range of exhibitions by individual artists and groups. Many exhibitions have been sponsored by the City of Monash and by the “Friends of the Highway Gallery”. he Committee of Management has comprised of many volunteers who have contributed years of valuable service that has been greatly appreciated by exhibitors.

Well attended exhibitions have been opened by prominent citizens including Weary Dunlop, Cathy Freeman, Mirka Mora, Dacre Smyth, Tim Bowden, Lady Sotherby, and the Lieutenant Governor.

In keeping with the aim to present a continuous program of quality, temporary exhibitions, including both emerging & established artists and community groups & organisations, 2010 will see a string of special exhibits and events. From 27th February to 28th March an anniversary exhibition will feature works by major exhibitors from the past 20 years.

For more details of the 20th anniversary celebrations phone the gallery on 9807-7261 between 11:00am and 3:00pm from Wednesdays to Fridays.

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Local Churches Baptist Churches AshBURTon BAPTisT ChURCh

8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev Ken Luscombe Sunday morning service: 10am (includes Kids’ Club) hursday evening service: 7.15pm.

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 8210 info@ashburtonbaptist.org.au or www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au Box hill BAPTisT ChURCh

Anglican Churches AngliCAn PARish oF Box hill

St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South Vicar: Rev Harry Kerr (Locum) . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2721 Church Oice: Fri 9am – 2pm . . . . . . . . . . 9899 5122 www.anglicansboxhill.org.au sT FAiTh’s

4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris Vicar: Stephen Pash . . . . . . . . 0403 273 486, 9889 2761 Church Oice: Tues & Fri 9am -12 noon . . . . 9889 5086 www.stfaiths-burwood.org.au Sunday services 8am and 10am Labyrinth Walk irst Tuesday at 7.30pm sT ThoMAs’ BURWooD

Bennettswood Centre: 44 Station St, Burwood Wattle Park Centre: 107 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills Vicar: Rev Chris Appleby . . . . .9808 3250, 0422 187 127 www.stthomasburwood.org.au sT MATTheW’s

334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal & High St roads) Services: 9.30am Sundays, 10am Wednesdays– Holy Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 3701 The ChURCh oF The AsCension

Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4863

Australian Christian Churches

Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby Service:10am Sunday.

Or pop into the Chapel on Station Gallery at the front of the church - open every day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 1275 BAlWyn BAPTisT ChURCh

Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills. . . 9836 9455 Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. inDonesiAn BAPTisT FelloWshiP

We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each Sunday at 4.30pm. Our service is followed by a meal together.

Pastor: Litha Heshusius . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 826 169 CRossWAy BAPTisT ChURCh

2 Vision Dve, East Burwood admin@crossway.org.au www.crossway.org.au Senior Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson . . . . . . . . .9886 3700 Sunday Morning & Kids Church 9am & 11am Mandarin Service 9am, Cantonese Service 11am Korean service 1.15pm, Indonesian service 4pm Sunday evening service at 6pm eAsT CAMBeRWell BAPTisT ChURCh

Cnr Highield & Hunter Rds, East Camberwell Pastor: Murray Hogg . . . . . . 9807 7232, Oice 9830 4842

Catholic Churches sT BeneDiCT’s

299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood Vigil 6pm Saturday; 10 am & 5pm Sunday.

Daily services and many parish activities. Information on foyer notice boards or phone . .9808 2492 or www.saintbenedicts.org.au sT sCholAsTiCA’s

iMAgine ChURCh

17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Dufy streets) Burwood Pastor: Melinda Dwight Service Times: Sunday 9.30am & 5pm . . . . . . .9888 7466

348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood Morning service daily, Sunday 9am, 11am & 5.30pm Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm the third Saturday of each month Phone. . . . . . 9808 1006 or www.stschpar@bigpond.net.au

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Local Churches Christian Science Church

The Salvation Army

Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell Services: Sunday 10.15am, Wednesday 8pm Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley Services: Sunday 9.30am, Wednesday 12.30pm and 8pm All welcome. Further information can be found in the Business section of the White Pages phone book under Christian Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 6209

7 Bowen Street, Camberwell . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 2468 Oicers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt Services: 9.30am, 11am & 6pm every Sunday.

Sunday School 11am—12.15pm school terms only. www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell

Church of Christ hARTWell

Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd Pastor: Anthony Risson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 3484

Uniting Churches AshBURTon UniTing ChURCh

3 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Minister: Rev Graeme Harrison . . . . . . . . . . .9809 1795 10am Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School

MT WAveRley

280 Highbury Rd We are a friendly, family centred Church of our Lord Jesus Christ catering for all ages, from infants to seniors.

All age worship on Sundays at 10.30am and 5.30pm For infants: playgroups, creche. For Preps and primary aged children: weekly activity groups including Bible-based stories, gymnastics and craft. Men’s and women’s fellowship groups.

Bible study groups for all ages.

Pastor: Peter Wing-Tang . . . . 9808 1613 or 0408 032 277

Cross-Purposes ChilDRen’s DisABiliTy sUPPoRT gRoUP

St Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell Cross-Purposes is a support group for families that have a child with a disability, providing opportunities for parents and children to enjoy inclusive, sensitive family worship together with music, stories, participation and fun.

Contact Ian Whitehill on 8711 3472 or Charmian Wright on 9889 1978.

Cross-Purposes is a program of Uniting Care Community Options

Crossroads Victoria BURWooD heighTs BRAnCh

(Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons) An interdenominational church-based organisation providing leisure activities for people with disabilities meets at Burwood Heights Uniting Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Enquiries: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3677

The New Christian Church 426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley We welcome people looking for a new look at the Bible and spirituality. Sunday Service 10.30am Spiritual Growth and discussion groups held regularly.

Minister: Rev Chris Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 2850 www.newchurch.org.au

Presbyterian Churches AshBURTon PResByTeRiAn ChURCh

Junction of High St & High St Rd, (near Warrigal Road), Ashburton.

BURWooD Chinese PResByTeRiAn ChURCh

BURWooD UniTing ChURCh

Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris Rev Peter Whitaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 9435 Services: 10am Worship and Children’s program 10am Worship in the Round 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 8pm Taize service 4th Wednesday of each month Hall/rooms available for hire.

Contact: Pam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9809 2917 BURWooD heighTs

Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East Minister: Ojitha Goonetilleke . . . . . . . . . . . .9803 7631 sT JAMes UniTing ChURCh

1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South Minister: Rev Denis Hawkey. . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2307 10am Sunday Worship Service sT lUke’s UniTing ChURCh MoUnT WAveRley

94 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley Rev Judith Watkins Oice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880 Worship and Sunday School 9.30 am Young people (15-30 years) meet informally fortnightly Sunday evenings for discussion and sharing.

For details contact David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3630

Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melbourne Inc.) 4 Renown St, Burwood unityofmelbourne@optusnet.com.au Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers to our Sunday Service, 10.30am every Sunday. Personal and Spiritual Development classes. Rev Bill Livingstone . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 8503

Wattle Park Chapel 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South Services: Sunday morning at 10am Sunday at 2pm bilingual service in English and Chinese.

First Saturday in the month: 3pm French service Interim Pastor: John Reeder . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2728 Email: oice@wpchapel.org

Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson streets, Burwood Rev Dr John Elnatan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 7645

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Community Notices loCAl ChURChes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 ART & CRAFT, hoBBies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 BoWling ClUBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ChilDRen’s ACTiviTies AnD ChilDCARe . . . . . . . 33 CoMMUniTy & sPeCiAl inTeResT gRoUPs . . . . . . 34 DAnCe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 eDUCATion / selF iMPRoveMenT . . . . . . . . .35-36 FloRAl ART/ gARDening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 FRienDshiP AnD ACTiviTy gRoUPs . . . . . . . .36-37

The Abbey Girls of Victoria Bennettswood Neighbourhood House 7 Greenwood St, Burwood.

A club based around the books of Elsie J. Oxenham, most famously the Abbey series. Like-minded book-a-holics with a love of old school girl novels who enjoy a bit of a chat are invited to meet for lunch, afternoon tea, an interesting activity and some occasional English dancing.

Enquiries: Margaret on 9898 4369 or Mandy on 9337 3212

heAlTh AnD sUPPoRT gRoUPs . . . . . . . . . .38-39 hisToRy gRoUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MUsiC gRoUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CoMMUniTy shoPPing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CoMMUniTy CenTRes & ACTiviTies . . . . . . . .41-43 volUnTeeRing oPPoRTUniTies . . . . . . . . . . . 44 MARkeTs FeTes & FesTivAls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ARTs & enTeRTAinMenT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

• Art & Craft, Hobbies The Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St, Box Hill Art: Painting, Drawing and Ceramic classes ofer an afordable way of tapping into your creativity. Day, evening and weekend classes available.

Cost: $95. All materials included. Enrolment essential. he Centre also has a beautiful art gallery showcasing the work of our many regular users as well as the City of Whitehorse collection and special exhibitions throughout the year.

Call 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au for information.

Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St, Box Hill We are a non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly to share our knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. We meet Wednesdays and hursdays 10am to 2pm and Wednesday nights. If you would like to learn more about the group contact Margaret Dimelow . . . . . . . . . .9898 1474

Camberwell Camera Club RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway 59 K2) Meets 8pm on the fourth Monday of the month.

We have interesting speakers, competitions and outings.

For more information contact our Publicity Oicer Gaynore Robson on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9818 6601 or visit www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au

Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry Group neW MeMBeRs AlWAys WelCoMe

his is a group of poets with a Christian ethos which meets on the second Saturday of every month from 2–5pm.

Members meet to airm each other as poets and to critique each other’s work. Well-known guest poets are often invited to lead poetry workshops with the group.

Enquiries: Jean Sietzema-Dickson . . . . . . . . . .9890 5885 www.poeticachristi.org.au

Australian Philatelic Society Meets bi-monthly at Memorial Homes Hall 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury.

Interesting displays at all meetings.

Visitors and new members welcome.

For more information call John Young . . . . . . .9889 1385

Volunteer!

What better way to spend the day?

People who volunteer give their valuable time, energy and expertise to assist non-profit organisations to provide community services for a few hours a week, fortnight or month.

People choose to volunteer for many reasons; to meet people, have fun, try something new, gain experience, practise English, or to become more involved in their local community.

For more information, call

Camberwell Afternoon Slide Group Meets 2pm last Friday of the month at Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.

Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography.

Our guest speakers will take you to various parts of the world, visually relating their travel experiences for about one hour.

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7509

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The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre

9882 5860 or email: bvrc@boroondara.vic.gov.au or visit our website: www.bvrc.org.au

Community Notices Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria (SFDAV) he society meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton on the 4th Sunday of the month and caters to the needs of folk and decorative artists.

Visit www.sfdav.com.au for more information.

Waverley Gem Club We are a local club with members from the eastern suburbs, with activities covering a wide range of lapidary interests. We teach gem cutting and silversmithing and a mineral group for those intrigued by the details of crystals and their structure.

Our clubrooms in Mt Waverley have facilities for training in our activities, and are open three days and at least one evening each week.

Further information phone Gwen on 9808 7510 or 9830 8046 or visit www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home

Craftworkers Social Club Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood Bring a craft project, share ideas, techniques and resources and chat over a cup of tea or cofee.

All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Cost: $2.50 a session plus a $7 annual fee.

Every 1st, 3rd & 5th (if there is one) Wednesday of the month.

Time: 10am–1pm or just come for an hour or two.

Enquiries: he Burwood Neighbourhood House 9808 6292 or Cathy Weaver (group leader): 9808 4069

• Bowling Clubs Burwood District Bowls Club Men AnD WoMen WelCoMe

Two sites: grass and synthetic Coaching available by experienced coaches.

Ladies and men’s pennant sides Social bowls, indoor carpet bowls in winter Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 5931

• Children’s Activities and Childcare Camberwell Childcare Association Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd, Camberwell ACTiviTy gRoUP

Wednesday 12.45pm – 3.15pm Camberwell Childcare Association Inc. is now ofering a supervised Activity Group for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

All sessions are run by experienced staf. For enquiries or enrolments phone Anne Marie . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6002

Uniting Care Connections St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South (Melway 61 C3) PlAygRoUP

10–11.45am Mondays. Contact Margaret Ashby .. ..9808 5657 kinDeRgARTen

3-year-old - Tuesday, hursday.

4-year-old – Monday, Wednesday, hursday . . . .9808 4495 Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9871 0233

Hartwell Occasional Care Cnr Milverton and Highield Roads, Camberwell Sessions: Tues, Wed, hurs, Friday mornings 3-year-old: Tue, Friday afternoons Phone Ros or Jenny on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6622

St Matt’s Cats A ChRisTiAn PlAygRoUP FoR CAReRs AnD ToTs

St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 334 High St Rd, Ashburton hursday during school terms from 10.30am–12.30pm Enquiries . . . . . . . . . Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952

Children’s Activities The Box hill CoMMUniTy ARTs CenTRe

We ofer a wide range of children’s after school programs including drama, pottery, drawing and painting.

Phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

Camberwell Central Bowls Club Cnr Bowen and Trumper Sts, Camberwell We have both regular & occasional bowls activities Saturday & Tuesday pennant sides. Free coaching available!

We bowl ALL year round on our two grass greens.

Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & other social functions.

We are a small friendly club. www.ccbc.candyit.net Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 4456

Ashburton Bowls Club neW & exPeRienCeD BoWleRs inviTeD To Join

1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton Phone Peter . . . . . . . . . 9802 1660 or David 9560 9598

Bennettswood Bowling Club CoMe AnD Join Us

179 Station St, Burwood.

Regular Open Days.

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4373

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Community Notices • Community & Special Interest Groups Burwood Evening View Club Voices, Interest, Education for Women Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill at 7.15pm, for dinner and a guest speaker.

For more information call Helen Messer . . . . . .9889 9681

Camberwell & District National Seniors neW MeMBeRs WelCoMe.

Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, Cnr Cotham Rd and Civic Drive, Kew 10am on the 3rd hursday of each month.

Meet new friends and enjoy our interesting guest speakers with refreshments. Cost $4. Enquiries: Don . . . . . . .9833 4514

Lions Club of Boroondara A group of men and women of varying ages meet over a friendly dinner the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.

Enjoy fellowship and discussion of community projects.

For further information contact Pauline . . . . . .9836 0541

Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch Club rooms are at 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell We meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1.30pm. with very good guest speakers. From May to November, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to the meeting.

Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 5580

Kiwanis Club of Whitehorse he Kiwanis Club of Whitehorse conducts dinner meetings twice a month to organise its numerous community and social functions.Guests are welcome, so if you care about your local community and want to enjoy yourself, phone Brian Mates. . . . 9894 1257

Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (afectionately known as MASH) A group of like-minded people “like you and me” serving our local community. Regular Tuesday evening meetings held at the Box Hill Institute.

For more details contact Jenny . . . . . . . . . 0407 689 777

The Australian Shareholders Association Wheelers Hill Library, cnr. Jells Rd & Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill. he Monash Group meets from Feb. – Nov. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am. he Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), a not-forproit organisation, has been protecting and advancing the rights of shareholders in Australian listed companies since 1960. With a focus on good company performance and governance, the ASA has been successful in raising the standard of corporate behaviour in Australia. he ASA is also a strong campaigner for improving the inancial knowledge of members and shareholders generally.

We provide access to value for money, independent education seminars and workshops. Most meetings we have a guest speaker, speaking on investment topics.

Visitors Welcome. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 7166

Burwood Bulletin March—May 2010

Combined Probus Club of Burwood Eley Park Community Hall, Eley Rd, Burwood. (Melway 61 H5) New Members Always Welcome Our very friendly club for male or female semi or full retirees, meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9.45 am until 12 noon. We have monthly speakers, theatre trips, outings, dine-outs and many special interest groups, amongst other activities. Phone President Les Napper . . . . . . 9807 5764.

We have easy parking and lots of fun, so give us a try!

National Seniors Australia WhiTehoRse Box hill BRAnCh

Meets at 1.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at he Arbour Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill Meetings include guest speaker, forum for concerns and afternoon tea ($3 at the door).

Contact Ian Mathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 3131

Association of Independent Retirees MelBoURne eAsTeRn BRAnCh

he Association of Independent Retirees is an Australia-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for people who are fully or partially self-funded in retirement. he Melbourne Eastern Branch meets at 10am on the 1st Friday of the month (except January) in the Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. here is a guest speaker at each meeting. Visitors are welcome.

For details phone . . . . . . . . . . 9874 3143 or 9894 1989.

Association of Independent Retirees MelBoURne soUTh eAsT BRAnCh

Meets bi-monthly at the Mt Waverley Youth Centre Membership is open to any retired person who is self-funded or receives a partial government pension. he Association is non-party political and is stafed by volunteers. It is continually making submissions to Federal and State governments on a range of issues afecting retirees who fund their own retirement.

Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 8050

3WBC: 94.1 FM yoUR loCAl CoMMUniTy RADio sTATion

dedicated to local community Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune in to 94.1FM 3WBC for the best locally based information and music programs.

Free publicity for local non-proit organisations Contact us for an on-air interview or to promote your meetings, functions and activities.

We are always on the lookout for on-air presenters, sponsors and program production assistance.

Become a sponsor/member/presenter/volunteer.

Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9285 4846, Fax 9285 4849 Email info@3wbc.org.au PO Box 159, Box Hill 3128 or visit 3wbc.org.au

Community Notices • Dance Scottish Country Dancing visiToRs AnD neW MeMBeRs AlWAys WelCoMe

We meet every Tuesday evening from March to November at St homas’ Hall, 107 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills (cnr Beech St & Broughton Rd) (Melway 60 K2) Just 4-5 minutes’ walk from No. 70 Tram route.

A beginners’ session is held from 7pm to 7.45pm. Following a 15 minute tea break, a mixed session is held from 8pm to 10pm. A social dance night is held every 4th Tuesday.

Admission by donation, $5.

People can come alone, with a partner or in a group and of any nationality with no, little or much dancing background.

Best to wear a pair of lat, soft shoes.

Enquiries to Ian or Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2546

Welsh Dance Classes Sunday afternoons, St homas’ Hall 107 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills (Melway 60 K2) Admission $5.

For information on the forthcoming sessions contact Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9878 2414

Dance for Fitness Box Hill Community Arts Centre.

470 Station St, Box Hill Mondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Have fun and get it at the same time! A low impact dance class for those who are looking for an informal dance class or simply don’t like the gym.

Enrolments essential. Please phone . . . . . . . . .9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

Education / Self Improvement Computer Savvy Seniors ARe yoU inTeResTeD in leARning CoMPUTeR BAsiCs?

A peer training program for seniors- no experience required.

You will be matched with a peer trainer who will start with absolute basics, teach you about word processing and about using the Internet and email.

Training is free and can be held at a Boroondara library, in an aged care facility or your home.

For information contact Ellen Caswell . . . . . . .9278 4674 or email Ellen.Caswell@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Power Talk International PeRsonAl DeveloPMenT

POWERtalk International (formerly Toastmistresses) can help you increase your self conidence in speaking efectively in public, giving presentations as well as developing leadership skills. Our club ofers a supportive and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow. We meet at 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Balwyn. Visitors will be welcomed at our friendly club. Enquiries to Margaret . . . . . . . .9857 7813

Boroondara Toastmasters Boroondara Toastmasters Club promotes conidence and self-development through the medium of public speaking.

Meetings at Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood (Melway 60 H6) 1st and 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.45pm Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 8061 Visit www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/

University of the Third Age (U3A) hAWThoRn, A CoMMUniTy selF-helP oRgAnisATion

26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris (formerly Glen Iris Bowling Club) he University of hird Age (U3A) Hawthorn is a community self-help organisation, which provides a range of educational and creative courses based in Boroondara for retired and semiretired people. here are no entry qualiication requirements, no exams and no formal certiicates. Currently there are approximately 90 courses and activities ofered over a broad range of topics such as history, current afairs, modern languages and science or practical skills such as jewellery making, painting and Tai Chi. Courses are conducted during the daytime, Monday to Friday. U3A Hawthorn supports itself mainly through a low annual membership fee that entitles members to attend as many activities as practical.

For more information on courses and enrolment, phone 9821 0282 10.30am to 1.30pm weekdays, or visit www.u3ahawthorn.org.au

Baha’i Community Of Booroondara PO Box 32 East Kew, 3102 TRAnqUiliTy Zone:

Every Sunday at 11am.

Venue: Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.

Spend some time to let go of the activities and demands of the week and regain focus and strength for the new week to come.

Relect on inspirational and uplifting words accompanied with beautiful and soothing music to relax the body, centre the mind and refresh the spirit.

Admission is free and all are welcome. . . . . . . .9815 2020 Soul Food

1st Sunday of each month at 10.30am.

Village Roadshow heatrette, Melbourne State Library, Entry 3, LaTrobe St, (Parking available on LaTrobe Street) An opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and relect on diferent themes. Soul Food features music, audiovisual pieces and inspirational readings from various faiths: indigenous, ancient and modern from the north, south, east and west. Soul Food is a free community event open to all. We invite you to take some time out and join us. inFoRMATion nighT - inTRoDUCTion To The BAhA’i FAiTh

Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Come along for a relaxing Friday evening. Learn more about various aspects of the Baha’i Faith, an opportunity to ask questions and browse the selection of books and gifts.

Admission is free and all are welcome . . . . . . . .9815 2020

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Community Notices • Floral Art / Gardening Ashburton Floral Art Group

• Friendship and Activity Groups Ashburton Support Services

DeMonsTRATions, helPFUl hinTs AnD FRienDshiP

Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove, Ashburton 3rd Monday of the month at 12.30pm until November Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session.

Contact Hazel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4462

Box Hill Floral Art Group 1st hursday of the month in the Whitehorse Room, Box Hill Town Hall Free classes at 11am and demonstrations by leading loral designers at 1pm gARDen gRoUP

3rd Tuesday at 10am Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 6080

Camellia Victoria Camellia Victoria Inc meets on the second Wednesday of the month from March to November at 8pm in the East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd, East Burwood. Visit www.camelliasvic.org.au

Waverley Garden Club Floral Art Group Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7.45pm Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley FloRAl WoRkshoPs

Come and enjoy a free demonstration by a leading loral art designer. Join us at our regular workshop and gain experience to make your own arrangements.

Prospective new members are always welcome.

For further information please contact Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9560 4804 Maree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9887 2074

Waverley Garden Club Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Come to our meetings and enjoy guest speakers, trading table and a friendly atmosphere.

We meet at 8pm on the 1st Friday of the month.

For further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3507

Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburn he club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm.

Call Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 6448

Camberwell Morning Garden Club ‘Chambly’, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.

Meets on the 2nd hursday of every month, between 10am and 12noon for fellowship, morning tea and to hear expert speakers on a range of topics about gardening.

Membership is open to all and involves an annual subscription of $10. he club also organises interesting day trips during the year, including a Christmas outing to Montsalvat in December.

For further details, call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9884 9060.

Burwood Bulletin March—May 2010

gReAT WAys FoR oveR 50s To enJoy TheiR DAy

296 High St, Ashburton Ballroom dancing Classes are held every Tuesday, 10am–11am. Cost $4.

You don’t need a partner, just come along and meet new friends.

Cards & Board games Are you interested in playing cards?

On Tuesday at 1.30pm we have the card game Bolivia in action, but if you would like to play Solo or another card game please contact Jenni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 3815 A charge of $2.00 applies, afternoon tea included. excursions Sit back and let someone else do the driving. Our bus excursions run twice weekly.

All enquiries to Jenni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 3815

Burwood Country Women’s Association Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church Street, Burwood.

For information call Hon. Sec, Julie Weaver. . . . .9808 4069

Camberwell Senior Citizens 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.

For information contact the club Mon & hurs on 9882 6947 or Debbie Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3019

Life Activities Club, Balwyn General meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of June, August, October and December at the Baptist Church Hall, 136 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn.

A social club and meeting place for active people in retirement that ofers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of interesting and enjoyable activities.

For information contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9857 7128

Burwood Community Centre CoMPAny AnD enTeRTAinMenT in A CARing ATMosPheRe

Burwood Uniting Church, Cnr Warrigal Rd and Hyslop St, Burwood We are open from 1.30pm till 3.30pm every Wednesday.

All Welcome For information contact Dorothy horpe . . . . .9808 2200

Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Open to senior citizens over the age of 55.

Operates each weekday, except Fridays.

Activities include carpet bowls, cards (Solo and 500), craft, table tennis, snooker and scrabble.

Outings are arranged monthly.

Our comfortable clubrooms are open from 9.30am–3pm.

Drop in or call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 7003

Community Notices Boroondara Life Activities Club he club meets at the Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell.

Monday: table tennis, swimming, card games (Solo), billiards Tuesday: card games (Bolivia) Wednesday: golf, luncheon (1st of the month) hursday: table tennis, scrabble (1st and 3rd of the month) Friday: dancing, day trips Every six weeks: Dine Out. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 7458 or 9836 8027

Golden Wattle Day Club At East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve, East Malvern Every hursday at 10am. Cost $2 Everyone welcome.

Light excercises, games, outings and meeting new friends.

Contact Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 4994

Home League (Women’s Group) The sAlvATion ARMy CAMBeRWell CoRPs

7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell (Melway 59 K3) We invite you to Home League which is an oasis in the middle of the week for women of all ages. As life continues to race by, the group ofers enlightenment and encouragement to each other, while at the same time teaching us and leading us to search for the deeper meaning of life.

Our meetings are varied with speakers, bus trips, brunches and musical mornings, all with the aim of giving us a good quality of life. As a branch of the Salvation Army, we ofer something more than most groups– faith and hope in a practical way. hursday morning tea is from 10am, meeting at 10.30am Cost: $1 a week, to cover most activities and morning tea.

Contact Jane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 451 228 he Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 2468

RETIREMENT VILLAGE UNITS Thinking about your future?

War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association BURWOOD BRANCH

Our group meets at 1pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month in the RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts, Burwood.

We have a variety of speakers, demonstrations and outings.

Contact helma Dalrymple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 5568 or Noni Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7458

Box Hill Senior Citizen’s Club Inc. Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill Monday: Gentle exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm, ($3 per book) Tuesday: Chinese MahJong Wednesday: snooker, Chinese MahJong hursday: snooker Friday: cards, snooker, concert or speakers (cost $3) Lunch in the dining room Monday – Friday at 12noon Annual Subscription: $8 Enquiries: Hon. Sec. Shirley Crossley. . . . . . . .9890 4979

Nieuw Holland Social Club FoR DUTCh sPeAking PeRsons AnD TheiR PARTneRs

A group for 50+ meets every hursday morning in the Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, “he Pines”, at Central Rd, Blackburn (A few minutes from the station.)

Weekly meetings 9.30am-1.15pm For more information phone Inge Van Hoek . . .9877 1523

Burwood Evening VIEW Club voiCe, inTeResTs AnD eDUCATion oF WoMen

Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill South, for dinner and a guest speaker.

Come along and meet new friends and enjoy our interesting speakers. Visitors welcome.

For more information call heresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867

For more information about spacious 2BR units priced from $230,000 contact Barbara on 1300 558 003 St. Thomas Community Retirement Village 97 - 123 Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill Southern Cross Care (Vic)

Tax Workshop Registered Tax Agents Specialising in the preparation of all types of income tax returns ► Prior years, Rental properties, Investments, Capital Gains Tax ► Eligible Termination Payments, Deceased Estates ► ABN /GST /BAS / IAS, International Tax etc.

Contact: Lily Adolphe BBus, MBL, MCom, PNA, FTIA.

Phone: 0405 435 480 Email: taxworkshop@westnet.com.au

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Community Notices • Health and Support Groups

Personal Helpers and Mentors Program

Meets at 10am on the last Monday of each month at St Mark’s Church Hall, corner Burke & Canterbury Rds, Camberwell.

For information contact Ruth Harrop . . . . . . .9889 3499

Level 1 / 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley PHAMS Monash provides community-based outreach support for people who are living with a mental illness and reside in the City of Monash. he program is delivered by Prahran Mission and aims to build on people’s existing strengths and increase personal capacity and self reliance, in areas such as: • maintaining or acquiring independent living skills • help with accessing transport • support to access other local services • support to access community activities and courses.

Agencies and GPs or other services are welcome to refer people and interested people are also encouraged to self refer. he program is free, open-ended and sets goals to measure aspirations with outcomes.

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 1846

Require Adult Day Care?

Kara House Outreach Service

OverEaters Anonymous Do yoU hAve A PRoBleM WiTh FooD?

Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Melway 82 A1) Overeaters Anonymous meets each Saturday, 8.30am–10am Meetings are free and there are NO weigh-ins.

For more information . . . . . . . 5986 2768 or 9874 5527

Parkinson’s Victoria Inc. CAMBeRWell sUPPoRT gRoUP

DAy CARe CenTRe FoR DeMenTiA sUFFeReRs

Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton Dementia is a term used to describe an illness which can afect a person’s memory, intellect and personality. We ofer: • Professional care and encouragement • An interesting variety of activities.

Enquiries to the manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 6426

Obsessive Compulsive & Anxiety Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc. Support Groups for suferers of Obsessive Compulsive, Panic, Social Anxiety Disorder and other anxiety disorders, along with their family or friends.

1st & 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.30pm at Peppercorn Club, 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn (next to the library).

Further details, phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9886 9377

Kara House is a Domestic Violence Support Agency providing support to women and women with children, experiencing domestic violence.

Kara House also provides specialised support to women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

For assistance please phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9877 9711

Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally (T.O.W.N.) Club loW CosT sUPPoRTive ClUB To AssisT yoU To lose WeighT

T.O.W.N. Clubs Victoria. Established 40 years. 130 clubs state-wide A not for proit organisation. he very friendly Blackburn Club meets Monday mornings 9.30 – 11.30 at Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Melway 61 H5) Contact Leoni Frew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 5044

Cancer Council Victoria - Relay For Life CoMMiTTee MeMBeRs neeDeD

Al-Anon sUPPoRT gRoUP FoR FAMily AnD FRienDs oF AlCoholiCs

Meets Monday mornings at 10.30 (including public holidays) in the hall at the rear of Wesley Uniting Church on the corner of Station and Oxford Sts, Box Hill.

PADA PAniC & AnxieTy DisoRDeRs AssoCiATion viCToRiA

PADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual and group counselling for all anxiety disorders is provided by experienced and caring psychologists. Specialist child psychologists are available for children and young people.

For a free information brochure or for further information, please ring PADA on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7355

Warm Water Exercise Classes MUlgRAve–MonAsh selF helP gRoUP

Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group holds warm water exercise classes under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist.

Presently there are three classes each Monday and hursday evening. For further information phone . . . . . . 98014758

Burwood Bulletin March—May 2010

Cancer Council Victoria is seeking members of the local community to join the committee in organising our Relay For Life event in Hawthorn. he committee meets regularly throughout the year to plan the event including facilities, entertainment and administration.

For more information please contact Amy on 9635 5378 or amy.mckee@cancervic.org.au

Healthy Bones Group The soUTh eAsT MelBoURne osTeoPoRosis sUPPoRT gRoUP

We ofer information and support through newsletters and meetings every second month.

Even if you can’t attend a meeting (held at Mt Waverley Youth Centre) you can be involved by registering for the newsletter.

For information on this friendly and informative group, ring Carole on 95688727 or email: bonesgroup@hotmail.com,

Community Notices Boroondara Lupus Support Group Balwyn Library meeting room, 2nd Wednesday each month at 1.30pm his group is for people living with Lupus and associated auto-immune conditions.It also welcomes their family support members and friends into the group. here are regular guest speakers and the group provides information support and seminars for our members.

Arthritis Victoria (which is the oicial organization for Lupus Victoria) also provides ongoing advice support and speakers. he meetings are free and afternoon tea is provided.

For further information please contact: Maggie Kandi on 9817 2316 or maggiekandi@mail.com Or Clare Hopkins on 9809 4998 or clarehopkins@dodo.com.au

Seniors Register MonAsh volUnTeeR ResoURCe CenTRe

A Seniors Register, which is a joint initiative between Monash Volunteer Resource Centre, the City of Monash and the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley police, has commenced in the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley areas.

Contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre. . . 9562 0414

Tai Chi Classes At Ashburton Support Services. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, Advanced Group, Intermediate Group, Beginners Group for Arthritis. $4 per session. For details call Jenni . . .9885 3815

Health Promotion Unit MAssAge seRviCe AT Box hill hosPiTAl

We ofer trained massage therapist services at reduced costs.

1 hour $50 ($45 conc.); ½ hour $35 ($30 conc.); Workcover $44–$80 (initial consultation), $10–$30 (standard consultation). neeD helP To give UP sMoking?

Our trained facilitators conduct Tobacco Free Clinics at both Box Hill & Maroondah Hospitals for those that would like to give up smoking. Our small one-of fee is dependant on income. heAlTh FoR liFe CoURses

All courses are conducted by qualiied professionals. Over the next few months courses commencing include: Reducing Road Rage, Massage Courses, Sleep Solutions, Anxiety Management and Anger Management We have ongoing courses in: Gentle Exercise for Seniors, Yoga, Walking Group.

Cost varies from course to course.

For more than 20 years, the Health Promotion Unit at Box Hill Hospital has ofered the “Health for Life” course programme to the community. Our quality courses are afordable and aim to support people in managing their health and well being.

For further information please visit the website at: www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9895 4947

Falls Prevention Program ReADy, sTeADy, go!

Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St, Ashburton An evidence based program combining exercise and education with the aim of reducing your risk of falling. Program includes professional speakers, (GP, Physiotherapist, OT, Dietician, Vision specialist, Specialist nurse and Podiatrist).

For more information please call Fay . . . . . . . .9885 3815

Men’s Group a mEn’S SuPPORt GROuP

Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at Camcare in Camberwell. Men’s Groups encourage men of all kinds and ages to discuss issues such as relationships, fathering, personal growth, work stress and health in supportive, conidential and friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation.

For further information or to register interest, please contact Des 0402 522 261 or email camensgp@yahoo.com.au

Centre for Child and Family Development Camberwell Director: Ruth Schmidt Neven formerly Chief Psychotherapist Royal Children's Hospital

The Clinic offers: •Under Fives Counselling •Adolescent Counselling •Parent/Family Consultation •Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for emotional, social and behavioural problems Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates

Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422 www.childandfamily.com.au

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Community Notices • History Groups Burwood History Group Meet at the former Burwood State School, 172 Burwood Hwy, Burwood.

First Wednesday of each month at 1.30 pm A book on the history of the Burwood State School is available for $10 from the Group.

For more information contact Valma Fell . . . . .9808 5482

Waverley Historical Society Incorporated If you have a question about the history of the Waverley area, you are welcome to visit our rooms in Mt Waverley on a Wednesday afternoon.

For information about meetings and membership, Phone the secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9544 8792 Email: whs@kepl.com.au or visit www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic

• Music Groups Treble Tones esTABlisheD lADies ChoiR seeks neW MeMBeRs

Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wednesday mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do.

Contact musical director Lorraine Pollard. . . . 9802 9239

Bentleigh Organ Club East Bentleigh Sporting & Recreation Club, 62 Mackie Rd, East Bentleigh Meets1st Monday of each month at 8pm Admission fees - $3 members, $6 non-members Annual membership - $11. Visitors always welcome.

Contact Jenny and Clif Restarick . . . . . . . . . .9528 2539

Sing Australia Choir Camberwell Baptist Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Wills St, Camberwell Junction.

Sing Australia Choir is a community-based choir. Rehearsals are on Tuesday mornings from 10am-noon. Cost: $6, plus membership. No auditions, just singing fun.

Further info: Wendy 9886 9405 or www.singaustralia.com.au

Oakleigh City Band A brass band in the City of Monash Players of all ages and experience welcome.

Instruments and tuition available.

Phone Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 9624

Box Hill Community Arts Centre Community Choir 470 Station St, Box Hill Our choir continues to meet on a Sunday afternoon from 2 – 4pm in our lovely Arbour hall.

Members of the choir require no singing experience – just a desire to sing as part of a community choir. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, variety of songs and a cup of tea!

Enrolments essential. $54 per term.

Please phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au

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A Pianist is needed for a small group of ladies who enjoy singing and entertaining at Ashburton Support Services, on hursdays, 1.15–2.45pm. If you would like to join this friendly group, phone Ila 9807 4606

• Community Shopping Benlion Op-Shop 192 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills. All funds go to the community.

Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 9559

Amaroo Op-Shop Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone For information contact, Joan Garde . . . . . . . .9807 0570

Opportunity Shop Have you discovered the Golden Opportunity Shop yet? It’s just by Ashburton Station.

You can shop to your heart’s content knowing that all you spend will go directly to the Ashburton Support Services. hese services include Meals on Wheels, and many social events. So come on, Shop at the Op!

Friends of Same The sAMe CoFFee PRoJeCT (eAsT TiMoR)

Friends of Same sell delicious Timorese blended cofee at about 25 outlets in the city of Boroondara. It is available from Council oices at Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew and locally at • Corner deli, 229 High St, Ashburton • Monaco’s deli, 525 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell • Riversdale Cellars, 191 hrough Rd, Camberwell • Surrey Hills Cellars cnr Canterbury/Union Rds, Surrey Hills he Friends of Same are partners in Timor Friendship cofee with 13 other churches, schools, service clubs and community groups who use the cofee to support their work in Timor Leste (East Timor).For more about us, see www.friendsofsame.org or ring Gill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0430 305 200

The House Of Books 508 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham (Next door to St John’s School & Church) he House is a not-for-proit organisation stafed by volunteers with all books being donated. Funds raised are returned to various local community services including St Vincent de Paul and families with special needs. Average prices $1–2.

Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm Closed: Sundays & Public Holidays Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9874 2389

The Salvation Army Thrift Shop 401-403 High Street, Ashburton (near corner Warrigal Road).

8.30am–4.30pm Mon–Fri and 9am–1pm Saturdays We are in the Ashwood shopping centre and are run by he Salvation Army Camberwell; proits from the shop go back into the local community of Ashburton. Phone 9885 4965 We are in need of more volunteers to help at the shop. If you are interested, please call in and see Helen or Chris.

Please leave donations at the shop during business hours only, at the rear entrance of the shop in the Poulter Street car park.

Comunity CentresNotices & Activities Community Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre (ANLC) 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton (opposite Alamein Station) We ofer a wide range of adult education and leisure classes as well as friendship and community support services. * hese classes are ACFE funded ADUlT liTeRACy*

We ofer Basic Literacy for English speakers and Adult Literacy through Computers. english As A seConD lAngUAge*

Learn and improve your English skills. We ofer classes from Monday to Friday both morning and afternoon. hese classes utilise the Certiicate for General Education for Adults (CGEA).

WoRkPlACe skills AnD TeChnology*

his is a great course for people wanting to enter or return to work or wanting to volunteer in a workplace. his is a nationally accredited qualiication (Cert 1 in Vocational Preparation).

CoMPUTeR TRAining*

Introduction to Computers classes run for 20 weeks.

A range of fee for service classes are ofered including Computer Conidence for Mature Adults, Internet Workshops, Powerpoint, Computers and Your Camera and MYOB. hoRTiCUlTURe CoURse

Learn how to identify and grow plants in this course. leisURe ClAsses

Yoga, Art, Walking Group, Mosaics, Pilates, Beaded Craft, Gentle Exercise to Music, Discussion Group, Garden Club.

CoMMUniTy sUPPoRT seRviCes

Dial a Bus Shopping Service, Wednesday Club – Never Too Old to Learn, Bus Trips – fortnightly, Community Bus for Hire, Community Garden, Drop in Lounge, Community Lunches, Room Hire, Tool Library and Men’s Shed.

A detailed program of our activities is available– call in at the Centre or contact Mim Markovic . . . . . . . . . .9885 9162

Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone Our centre has a wide range of programs on ofer that include Kids Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Community Lunch, Family Violence Support Group, Occasional Child Care, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, ESL, Ballroom Dancing, Creative Writing, Homework Support Group and much more. Programs will be mailed out on request. Our premises are wheelchair friendly and we welcome all people, with no exceptions.

We also ofer the services of a Justice of the Peace.

Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2624 or 9807 0570

Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen St, Camberwell We oFFeR DAy AnD evening CoURses FoR ADUlTs AnD ChilDRen

Playgroups and childcare throughout the week.

For details and enrolments please ring the oice on 9889 0791, email us at enquiries@bowenstreet.org.au or check out our website www.bowenstreet.org.au

Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St, Box Hill We ofer a range of art and lifestyle courses for adults and children at low cost.

Classes include: Introduction to Drawing, Acrylics and Oils for Beginners, Fun and Functional Ceramics, Pot Luck Pottery, Dance for Fitness, Hatha Yoga, Community Choir and more. he centre also has a beautiful art gallery with an extensive art program, showcasing the work of our many regular users as well as the City of Whitehorse collection and special exhibitions throughout the year.

Bennettswood Neighbourhood House 7 Greenwood St, Burwood Come along anytime Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, and take a look at what is happening at your Neighbourhood House. loW CosT CoURses AnD ACTiviTies.

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South WeekDAys

Exercises with weights, painting, cards, individual computer classes, Ebay workshop, gardening, English as a second language, Spanish, craft, jewellery making, childcare, Friday morning playgroup, Italian and three-year-old kinder groups.

WeeknighTs

Pilates, exercises with weights, Spanish, Italian, watercolour, EBay workshop, belly dancing, folk art and bookclub.

WeekenDs

Latin dancing, pilates, Bollywood dancing, writers group, mothers and daughters group and Sunday walk.

New programs each term. Closed school holidays.

Please contact manager, Geraldine Farrell, for more details!

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . 9898 8270, Fax 9897 1893 Email: bhsnh@netspace.net.au

Library Day (Read & Borrow), Lunch ‘n’ More, Mah-jong, Parent/Child Groups, Solo, Social Events, heatre Outings Art & Craft Balloonology Workshops, Beaded Jewellery, Community Craft Group, Craft Group for Uninished Projects, Drawing & Watercolour Painting, Felting Workshops, Leadlight, Stamping & Card Making Music & Dance English Country Dancing, Harp Group & Tuition, Music for Tinies, Singing Tuition in Group or Individual Health & Wellbeing Gentle Exercises to Music, Massage, Seniors on the Move, Strength Training, Walking, Yoga Skills Asian Cooking Demonstrations, Computer & Internet Tuition and Use Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 0234 Email: be24584@bigpond.net.au Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/

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Community Centres & Activities Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 171 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury Contact us for a detailed program guide and further information between 9am-4pm, Mon, Tue, hur and 9am-1pm Wed and Fri. Below is a sample of our program.

We welcome all your enquiries and interest.

Structured Playgroups Structured fun activities for children with art, music and constructive play. A great opportunity for parents to meet others. 9.30am-11.30am Monday, Tuesday, hursday, Friday and 9.45am-11.45am hursdays. Cost: $68 per term, $44 for second child (no charge for babies).

Occasional Childcare Weekday mornings, three and four hour sessions for children six months to school age. Competitive fees, generous discounts for siblings and concession holders.

Term bookings and casual bookings available.

Italian and French Language classes Most levels catered for including Italian for beginners and VCE French conversation. Phone for time, dates and costs.

Fit for You classes Focusing on core strength, resistance training and stretching along with body balance and some cardiovascular conditioning. Be it, have fun, stay younger!

Wednesdays 10–11am. Cost: $100 (10 weeks). he Anglo-Saxons Learn about the origins, culture and society of the AngloSaxons. hursdays 1–3pm commencing 18 February.

Cost: $82 (6 weeks).

Understanding Today’s World Gain a better understanding of domestic and international political afairs; learn country proiles, both historical and present day. Examine Australian foreign policy and the efects of globalisation. Interesting and informative tutorials and discussions. Wednesdays 10am-11.30am, fortnightly. Cost: $49 (5 sessions).

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9830 4214 Email: admin@canterburynh.org.au www.canterburynh.org.au

Waverley Community Learning Centre 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley ClAsses inClUDe:

Art, Creative Writing, CPR and First Aid English for migrants, Introduction to Computers Spanish, French and German, Pottery - Adult and Children’s Literature Studies, Digital Photography, Dressmaking, Crochet, Mosaics, Calligraphy Gentle Exercise, Strength training, Pilates, Hatha Yoga Groups - Walking, Cycling, Craft, Laughter, Community Singing and lots more.

Oice Hours 9am–4pm, phone . . . . . . . . . .9807 6011 Email: waverley@vicnet.net.au Website: www.waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au

Lanyon Partners Chartered Accountants Level 1, 971 Burke Road Camberwell Vic 3124 P 03 9861 6100 F 03 8678 3997 PO Box 8161 Camberwell North Vic 3124 www.lanyonpartners.com.au

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills shNC urgently needs volunteers Work on reception, lead walking group, create lyers on computer and deliver the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News Bulletin every two months.

Physical Fitness–Will help you to maintain a high quality of life by focusing on core strength, lexibility, bone density and endurance. Suitable for under 60s.

Upholstery–Learn to make new items or repair old ones. Also available are bed head and foot stool making classes. Suitable for beginners and advanced students.

Call us for our latest program Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2467 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 8906 Email: . info@surreyhillsnc.org.au www.surreyhillsnc.org.au

FUN ~ FITNESS ~ SOCIAL ~ CREATIVE Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Funk, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Creative Drama Adult classes in Pilates, Ballet, Jazz and Tap & Creative Kids Integrated Arts (catering for special educational needs) 13-15 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood (next to Parkhill Primary and Ashwood Memorial Kindergarten) Email: info@bdcdance.com.au Ph 9888 3354 Principal since 1994 Joanne Watt BA Dance, GradDipMovement&Dance, DipDanceTeaching & Management

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Volunteering Oppurtunities Volunteer Alliance

Melbourne City Mission

oP shoP volUnTeeRs URgenTly neeDeD!

The CoMMUniTy FRienD PRogRAM

he Golden Opportunity Shop (located next to Ashburton train station) raises money for programs and activities provided

by Ashburton Support Services (who ofer a range of support services to frail, aged people and people with a disability). Your involvement in the Opportunity Shop would help to promote sales whilst at the same time providing a service of afordable goods to the community.

Your support for just a day a week will make a tremendous diference to the community and you’ll be surprised at how much you’ll enjoy yourself as well.

CAlling All MeAls on Wheels DRiveRs

Ashburton Support Services and the Marwal Centre (North Balwyn) are each seeking volunteers to help deliver meals on wheels. Meals on Wheels is a vital community service which helps elderly people maintain their independence and remain in their own homes by providing a nutritious meal, a friendly chat and a way to monitor their well-being. You can volunteer once a month, once a fortnight or once a week – you chose.

Own car required.

CAn yoU DRive A BUs?

Marwal Centre and Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre are each seeking a volunteer who can drive a minibus to transport clients for centre-based activities or trips. he Marwal Centre bus does not require an endorsed licence to drive, whilst the Alamein Neighbourhood Centre one does.

For more information on any of the above roles or to explore other ways you could help, please call Mira . . . .9885 3815 or email: volunteeralliance@ashburtonsupportservices com

Volunteers - The Vital Link volUnTeeRing enhAnCes yoUR liFe AnD iT’s FUn

You meet new people, you’re doing an important job and you are making a diference. Find out more about volunteering, contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc. 5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Phone . . . . . . . . .9562 0414

Safety House Association of Victoria BeCoMe A sAFeTy hoUse volUnTeeR

Wattle Park, St Benedict’s Safety House Committee To become a Safety House Volunteer you’ll need to have an adult at home (over 17) between the hours of 8am and 9am and 3pm and 4pm on most school days. You will also need a telephone.

Every time a Safety House is used the police are called.

All Safety House applications are vetted by the Victoria Police.

If you would like further information please phone Senior Sergeant Alan Badrock, Committee Secretary . . .9888 8377

Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre volUnTeeR DRiveRs

Volunteer drivers are being recruited to assist with various community transport tasks.

If you live in the City of Whitehorse, there are opportunities for you to help. Please phone. . . . . . . . . . . . .9870 7822

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Volunteers are needed to donate a couple of hours a week to spend with a person who has a disability and really needs a friend.

If this interests you, call the Program coordinators, Shane or Tracie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9488 1203

MS Society Community Visitors Scheme We would like to hear from volunteers who would appreciate becoming a friend to an older isolated resident in an aged nursing home by visiting on a fortnightly basis. Training and support provided. Areas covered: Camberwell, Canterbury, Balwyn, Ashburton, Surrey Hills, Kew, Hawthorn and Box Hill. Please contact the program Coordinator, Jackie Godhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9845 2753 jgoodhead@mssociety.com.au

Are you able to lend a hand?

ABle AUsTRAliA seRviCes is seeking volUnTeeRs

Activities include: • Art, craft, cooking, gardening and music therapy programs.

• Recreation programs, fun days and social outings into the community.

• Assisting people with sensory impairments and other disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising or accessing local shops or amenities.

• Support in fundraising, administration and events.

If you are willing and able to help support people with deafblindness and other combined disabilities, Able Australia ofers volunteer positions in many areas of creative and professional interest.

Contact: Emely McCord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 225 369 or emely.mccord@ableaustralia.org.au

Seniors Register Volunteers AssisTing senioR MeMBeRs oF The CoMMUniTy To Feel sAFe

Would you like to volunteer with the Seniors Register? he Seniors Register has commenced in the Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley areas of the City of Monash.

Further details can be obtained by phoning Monash Volunteer Resource Centre . . . . . . . .9562 0414

Alzheimer’s Australia Thinking oF volUnTeeRing?

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn.

Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and information about memory loss and dementia.

Training provided. For further information phone Judith Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9815 7847

Mrkets, Fetes & Festivals Ashburton Primary School Grand Fair Fakenham Rd, Ashburton. Sunday, March 14,10am–4pm.

Come along to the Grand Fair for great rides and activities –he Cyclone, Giant Super Slide, Chair-O-Plane, Croc fun tunnel, Cup and Saucer, GI Jane Eliminator and the Octopus ride. We also see the return of he Snake Handler who will bring along a collection of venomous snakes, Pythons and crocodiles. Other favourites include face painting, used toys and clothing, books, sporting goods and fantastic silent auction items. Great food and drink, free entertainment and lots more!

Contact 9885 2559 or visit www.ashburtonps.vic.edu.au

The Great Fete sATURDAy 13Th MARCh, 10am–4pm

Holy Family Primary School, Mt Waverley 250 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley Many stalls, including; Cakes, Jams, Second-hand books, Trash and Treasure, Fairy, Craft, Art, Beauty Pavilion and Massage, Plants and MASH tent. Also available Devonshire teas, hot food and great entertainment; bands and student performances. Fantastic rides, suitable for all ages.

See www.holyfamilyfete.wordpress.com

Second Hand and Rare Book Sale 296 High St, Ashburton. Phone 9885 3815 Saturday April 17 and Sunday 18, 10am–4 pm.

Ashburton Support Services is experiencing the effects of the economic downturn and urgently needs to raise funds to continue providing vital services to frail, aged people in the community.

Donations of books and comics before 31st March would be very much appreciated. Magazines pre-dating 1970 are also sought after but please, no textbooks.

It would be helpful if you could bring your contributions to the Ashburton Support Services oice at 296 High St, Ashburton. If this isn’t possible, please ring one of the telephone numbers below and a pick up will be arranged.

We would enthusiastically welcome anyone who could assist with this project. here are varied tasks to be done.

If you would like to be involved we will try to match your skills and time availability to a task that will suit you.

Please call to discuss how you might be able to help.

All enquiries to Adrienne .. .. .9885 1817 or 9889 4251.

Treasures @ Trinity ThiRD sATURDAy oF The MonTh 10am–1pm.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Road (Cnr Montrose Street), Surrey Hills An indoor monthly boutique craft market and sausage sizzle. Handmade (or home grown) items: home accessories, embroidered and smocked craft, jewellery, baby goods, cards, cakes and Butterield Farm produce, wine, and a large range of plants and lots more. Also Treasure’s Tearoom serving espresso cofee and Devonshire tea and featuring Ivor on piano. Friendly atmosphere. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98080323.

Hawthorn Craft Market

• Farmers’ Markets Boroondara Farmers’ Market 8am–1pm Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Taste and purchase fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables, gourmet spreads, antipasto, new season olive oil, gourmet jams, sourdough breads, pate, cheese, organic meat, chocolate coated and plain licorice and more. he produce comes fresh from all over Victoria and is sold from 60 stalls.

Entry is a $2 donation from adults, which funds local community projects. Phone Elisa Grassa . . . . . .9278 4814

ThiRD sATURDAy oF The MonTh

FiRsT sUnDAy oF The MonTh 10am–3pm.

Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd (parking at rear) Enjoy the ambience of the beautiful Hawthorn Town Hall and browse among 100 stalls of hand crafted original goods. he Hawthorn Craft Market ofers a unique selection of original handcrafted wares including quality jewellery, designer clothes, children’s and baby wear, toys, fresh produce and much more!

Entry is free. Spoil yourself at Melbourne’s best makers’ market.

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Community Market seConD sATURDAy oF The MonTh (except

Jan) 9am–1pm 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills & 1 Bedford Ave Craft stalls, fresh vegetables, plants, books, gifts, cards, babywear, car boot sales.

Devonshire teas, light lunch, tea, cofee. Stalls available.

Why not catch up with your friends and enjoy morning tea in the friendly atmosphere of our monthly market?

For further details phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2467

Whitehorse Farmers’ Market seConD sUnDAy oF The MonTh 8am–1pm

Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.

Fresh produce from farm straight to you. Proceeds from market are used by the Rotary clubs for community projects in the City of Whitehorse. Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9539 2443

Mulgrave Farmers’ Market eveRy sUnDAy 8AM–1PM

Cnr Jacksons & Wellington Roads, Mulgrave (in the grounds of he Body Shop Headquarters, enter from Jacksons Road) he Mulgrave Farmers Market hosts a lively selection of more than 40 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut lowers and the inest home-made edibles every Sunday from late March.

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

Arts & Entertainment • Art Highway Gallery 14 he Highway, Mt Waverley CeleBRATing 20 yeARs.

February 27–March 28. An anniversary exhibition will feature works by major exhibitors from the past 20 years.

For more details of the 20th anniversary celebrations phone the gallery 11am–3pm, Wednesday–Friday.

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 7261

MGA – Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill Melway 71 J10 Wheelchair accessible. Tue-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm Mon & Public Holidays: closed Phone.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9562 1569 or www.mga.org.au

Art Exhibition and Sale sTRAThDon CoMMUniTy 7Th AnnUAl ART exhiBiTion

Strathdon Community Centre, 17 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill (enter via Commemorative Pathway) Showcasing a variety of contemporary and traditional works by Australian artists, including guest artist Jan Long. All works for sale at reasonable prices.

Opening night Friday April 16, 7–9pm, Admission $15.

Wine & savouries. Presentation of Prizes at 8pm Saturday April 17, 11am–4pm, Sunday April 18, 12noon– 4pm Admission $6. All proceeds will help fund projects and programs for the frail aged at Strathdon Community.

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9845 3105 or 9845 3104

Burwood Bulletin March—May 2010

Arts & Entertainment • Music Melbourne Tramways Band WATTle PARk ConCeRT DATes

Sunday March 14 – Stage Sensations Sunday April 18 – Spirit of ANZAC he concerts are scheduled to commence at 2.30pm, weather permitting. If a concert is cancelled, Parks Victoria will be advised by midday and can be contacted on 13 19 63.

For more info visit www.melbtramband.org.au It is the seventieth annual season of the Melbourne Tramways Band recitals at Wattle Park.

Congratulations from all at the Burwood Bulletin for this wonderful effort.

Surrey Music Café Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill The FABUloUs sTileTTo sisTeRs

Friday April 30 at 8.00pm Admission is $16, with tickets available through Whitehorse Ticket Oice . . . .9262 6555 10.00am - 4.00pm or online at www.surreymusic.com

Under 25s Jazz Improvisation Workshop Victorian Jazz Archive, Koomba Park 15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna Every Sat from March 20–June 12, 1–4pm Total cost $60 (includes $15 membership to Victorian Jazz) Open to all musicians under 25 and proicient in their instrument.

For more details contact Marina Pollard . . . . . 9781 4972, or email info@vicjazzarchive.org.au

Concerts at the Junction Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (between Camberwell Junction and the Civic Centre) We are a non-proit organisation, dedicated to presenting an exciting array of classical music performed by national and international artists of the highest calibre.

MoMenTs in TiMe

March 20, 7.30pm.

Nilusha Baeder, jazz vocal, Alex Pertout, percussion, Andrew Jones, piano. Engaging and impressive performers from the Melbourne jazz scene, Nilusha & Alex with associate artist Andrew Jones, present a fascinating evening featuring music from Latin America as well as showcasing original works incorporating global rhythms and improvisation.

Ae FonD kiss - songs FRoM The AUlD AlliAnCe

May 4, 10.30am Vivien Hamilton, soprano, Len Vorster, piano, two of Melbourne’s most popular artists, present artsongs from their most recent CD, Burns and Beyond: Songs of Robert Burns, and a selection of French chansons inspired by the Parisian revels of the 1920s For more information. . . . . . . . 9889 2363 or 9882 4560 Email mscamberwell@gmail.com Website: www.home.vicnet.net.au/~music/

BOX HILL BALLET ASSOCIATION INC. Est.1951 A0003254J Principal: Jan Turner

Haydn’s Creation Hawthorn Town Hall, Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.

Sunday April 18 at 2.30pm Camberwell Chorale, together with the Camerata Orchestra and guest soloists, present Haydn’s Creation.

Tickets $30/$25 www.camberwellchorale.org.au Ph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9561 2531

• Theatre The Camberwell Film Society Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell. Melway 59 J1 (he street behind Target and Safeway)

Offering classes in……….…..

CLASSICAL BALLET (Cecchetti Method) CREATIVE MOVEMENT for Pre-Schoolers JAZZ & TAP for Primary, Teenage & Adults TEENAGE FUNK INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE for Adults WU TAO – NEW CLASS for Adults: Day & Evening Classes V.C.E. DANCE Adult Beginner classes available in all styles

Classes for boys & girls aged 4 to Adult QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED TEACHERS

inviTATion To neW MeMBeRs

Joining a ilm society is often the irst step towards a deeper understanding and appreciation of the complex art of the cinema. he Camberwell Film Society Inc. meets on the third Wednesday of each month from February to November (second Wednesday in December). Screening starts at 7.30pm.

All enquiries to the Secretary, Bill Kerr, PO Box 142, Parkville, 3052 or phone 9347 6969 and talk with Bill. Enquiries from people wishing to join our Society are always welcome.

ENROLLING NOW for

2010 A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANISATION

Proudly supported by the City of WhitehorseEnquiries & Enrolments 9434 3368 Website: www.boxhillballet.com Email: boxhillballet@optusnet.com.au

March—May 2010 Burwood Bulletin

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