What’s On Guide Clubs & Groups
September 2018
HANDICRAFT
MAHJONG CLUB Never played it?? Then “give it a go”! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly.
New players are always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable, social evening. Please be there by 6.00pm.
All new and old residents are welcome to join us for a cuppa and chat. We meet to enjoy doing our own craft or working towards making goods for our stalls. These funds go towards raising money for extras not in the budget and for the comfort of residents in our three care facilities. Our next stall is in November.
When: 6:00pm Monday and Friday evenings
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
Contact: Mary Manning Ph. 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris Ph. 6250 0561
Contact: Don Mabbott, Ph: 0407 557 081
Contact: Wendy Paull, Coordinator Ph: 9470 1966
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (works out to 50c per
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
CHOIR
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
All are working very hard practicing our singing and learning to sing together. I think the Choir is at full capacity now, although we can always use more tenors. Remembering the words to the songs is quite difficult but we are all managing quite well. Everyone is enjoying singing in our new venue the Auditorium with many thanks to Laurie Hudson.
DARTS CLUB
When: 12:30pm Mondays and Saturdays Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge undercroft Contact: Doug Warnes Ph: 6250 0581 Mob: 0403 002 916
Guarantee guidance!
When: 1:00pm Fridays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
week)
DAYTIME QUILTING Other needlework welcome.
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays Where: 2nd Floor Administration building Contact: Bev Ph: 0414 253 466
When: 4:00pm Tuesdays Where: Auditorium
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
BOOK CLUB
Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
COMPUTER CLUB
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays
Situated in an air-conditioned room our volunteer staff are there to help our members with any computer problems. We have now converted three computers to Windows 10, join us to get answers on any questions you have on Windows 10, or anything relating to computers, printers or internet.
Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin
When: 10:00am 20th Sept (3rd Thursday of each month) Where: 2nd floor Administration Building Contact: Nicky Dair Ph: 6250 0553
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
We cater for sight impaired members and have special adapted keyboards for their use, our facilitators are trained to assist, call in to check us out.
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Wednesdays
At present we have about 20 members and new members are always welcome. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for years, the “old touch” will soon come back.
building
Contact: Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
BENTLEY PARK SHOW Entry forms will be arriving in your mailboxes within the next month.
When: 6:30pm
Beginner’s Session 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays (Open for other members also)
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd Floor Administration Building
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Ken Thurtell, President 0409 296 105
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
Tony Ryder, Vice President 6250 0510
Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
Cost: First session is free, with an annual membership
fee of $10.00 and then $2.00 per two hour session if you wish to continue.
PONY CANASTA New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for $1.00. Lucky Numbers – 50 cents.
BINGO CLUB Looking for somewhere to go on Thursday Nights? NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME.
When: Saturday 27th October 2018
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Our bus will pick you up from Bentley Park or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.
A fun day out and lovely lunch for $10. Even if you don’t wish to gamble, it’s nice to be out and about with friends. Keep an eye out in the foyer of the auditorium building for our trip sheet and add your name, if you intend going. Please note we need 25 people to be eligible for the casino bus with the $10 plan. So if you are unable to join us on the actual day, please call me so I can find replacements. Thank you for your consideration with this.
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays
When: 4th September (1st Tuesday of each month)
Don’t worry if you have never played before – that’s OK. We are happy to show you. Lucky numbers $1 each. Lots of fun for all. Tea, coffee & biscuits for 50c. Can’t do better than that!
Where: Auditorium Contact: Marie Stephens
Bus leaves Adie Court at 9.20am and leaves casino at 2.30pm sharp.
Where: Crown Casino Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
TAI CHI BENTLEY PARK VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays Where: Auditorium
Are you losing your vision, and finding it harder to do those things that you’ve taken for granted all your life? Do you feel isolated and are you worried about what life holds for you in the future?
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
Why not come along to our support group and get to know others in the same boat. You might be surprised who you come across.
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Where: Auditorium Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4061
LINE DANCING Why not join in the fun and improve your balance and coordination at the same time. Everyone welcome - even if just to watch and have morning tea.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9:15am if you want to try a more difficult dance)
Where: Auditorium Contact: Pam Hind (coach) Ph: 9470 4139
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun.
Contact: Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or
When: 1:00pm 24th September (4th Monday of the
Cost: $1 entry for morning tea
SOCIAL DANCE Ballroom, line, novelty & fun dances. Come to chat, dance or just enjoy music. No partner necessary. BYO. Light supper, tea & coffee provided.
When: Next dance 6:30pm - 9pm Saturday 18th August Where: Auditorium
month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Contact: Pam Ph: 9470 4139 Sue Ph: 6250 0850
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Cost: Entry $2.00 - Door prizes
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au