ART GROUP
SWANCARE BOWLING CLUB
All residents are always welcome to join. Our painters can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
It’s now November, the month when we usually change to night bowls. As no date to change has been decided, day bowls will continue as normal on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Keep in contact with the club for the change to night bowls when registration will be from 6.00pm to 6.15pm on the same days. Keep Thursday 6th December free for our Christmas lunch. All residents are welcome to join us for an afternoon / evening of bowls.
When: 9:30am Tuesdays and Fridays Where: 2nd floor Administration Building Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
When: 1:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
POTTERY GROUP
Where: Outdoor bowling green
Everyone welcome.
Contact: Jim Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
When: 9:00am Mondays Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning, Secretary
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
Our normal monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th November in the Auditorium starting at 1.30pm. Usual raffle and lucky numbers will be held.
At the next meeting we will discuss growing pelargoniums. As this is our final meeting for 2018, we will have a touch of Christmas for our afternoon tea. Our bi-monthly meetings will resume in February.
When: Sunday 18th November Where: 2nd Floor Admininistration Building
We would like some volunteers to take the Christmas chocolates to the residents at the care centres later in December - dates to be finalised later. Please leave your name with a committee member if you would like to help. This will be followed by the Annual General Meeting. We welcome new members to the committee so please give it some consideration. As this is the last meeting for the year a special afternoon tea will be served.
Contact: Ellen Clair or Noelene Barnes
Annual General Meeting
Cost: Gold coin donation
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 27th November Where: Auditorium
VILLAGE EXERCISES Would you like to do a little exercise in the morning? We are not a club as such, just a gathering of people who have become friends but we would love to greet some new faces. The session only takes 25 minutes finishing with a friendly tea or coffee and natter.
When: 9:25am Monday to Saturday Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
RUMMYCUB Afternoon tea supplied
Contact: Phyl Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
SUNSET WALKERS Are you interested in an evening walking group? No sunscreen, no sunhat, no sweat... and sumptuous sunsets to soak in. Perfect! Don’t worry about your fitness level. We’ll work something out.
When: Every day for 30 minutes (time TBC) Where: Admin building main entrance Contact: Leave your enquiry with Admin and Lesley
Ferguson will contact you
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB For those of you who are interested in improving your photography skills, or just asking questions this is a unique opportunity. The invitation is to all residents at both SwanCare and Rowethorpe. Recently several of those attending, raised questions about the easiest way to transfer their images from a mobile phone, tablets, or iPad to a computer.
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
Contact: Jim Hopson, 6250 0595 Email – jimhopson@iinet.net.au
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
When: No meeting in November Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium (preferred) or phone 6250 0549
Cost: $5.00
Clubs & Groups
HANDICRAFT
When: 6:00pm Monday and Friday evenings
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
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.
Jenny Dawson 6250 0427 jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Contact: Don Mabbott, Ph: 0407 557 081
Contact: Wendy Paull, Coordinator Ph: 9470 1966
When: 1:00pm 26th November (4th Monday of the
Handicraft Fete
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
When: 8:30am -12pm 12th November
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Shirley Barnes 6250 0558 sbarnes@bentleypark.com.au Judith Mackintosh 9472 0717 judymack@wn.com.au
DARTS CLUB
Jim Figgins 6250 0470 fou43@hotmail.com
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON Wow! What a great way to celebrate the ‘Eagles’ winning the Premiership and what a great win for WA. ‘Fancy That’ entertained us and everyone was in good spirits. Our entertainment for Friday 2nd November is Cathy & Catherine from 7th Heaven. Our theme for the day will be the Melbourne Cup. Don’t’ miss this one! We had our usual Raffles consisting of two lovely hampers made up by Rita in Waminda and our draw for two free lunches. Congratulations to all our winners. Tickets are available for the following month on the day or tickets can be obtained by phoning Lesley on 6250 0590. Because this event is so popular with limited tickets, it is only open to residents. Tickets are $15:00 which includes, Nibbles, Red & White Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks and Juice. Lunch consists of Fish and Chips served with a Garden Fresh Salad, 1 hour of quality entertainment followed by Afternoon Tea.
When: 12:30pm Mondays and Saturdays Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge undercroft
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
Contact: Doug Warnes Ph: 6250 0581
The choir has participated in a workshop with Raylene, a musical director who has her own choir. Everyone has agreed this was a worthwhile venture. We all benefited from her experience and hope to do this again in the New Year. Meanwhile we are gaining more confidence singing together. We really are becoming a choir.
Mob: 0403 002 916
BOOK CLUB A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
When: 3:30pm Tuesdays
When: 10:00am 15th Nov (3rd Thursday of each month)
Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
Where: Auditorium
MAHJONG CLUB Never played it?? Then “give it a go”! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 1:00pm Fridays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Mary Manning Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris Ph 6250 0561 Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (works out to 50c per week)
COMPUTER CLUB
DAYTIME QUILTING Other needlework welcome.
See you in the Auditorium in November!
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
When: 10:30am Friday 2nd November (1st Friday of the
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
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.
Come along and spend an enjoyable few hours socialising with friends and neighbours. Doors open at 10:30am.
month)
When: 6:30pm
Where: Auditorium
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
Where: Handicraft Room,
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Bookings: Lesley Ph: 6250 0590. Tickets are available
TREFOIL GUILD, GIRL GUIDES Where: Handicraft Room
2nd Floor Administration Building
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
When: Doors open 10:30am 6th November
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays
Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876
Contact: Marie Stephens
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays
Contact: Ken Thurtell, President 0409 296 105
Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin
fee of $10.00 and then $2.00 per two hour session if you wish to continue.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun.
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Contact: Maxine Richter - 0429 339 002
Where: Auditorium
Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
building
Contact: Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
LINE DANCING
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.
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.
Bus leaves Adie Court at 9.20am and leaves casino at 2.30pm sharp.
Where: Crown Casino Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
PONY CANASTA New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for $1.00. Lucky Numbers – 50 cents.
6250 0010 – limited numbers so get in quick!
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays Where: Auditorium
Contact: Bev Ph: 0414 253 466
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.
Looking for somewhere to go on Thursday Nights? NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME.
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Where: 2nd Floor Administration building
Beginner’s Session 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays (Open for other members also)
Cost: First session is free, with an annual membership
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!
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Wednesdays
Tony Ryder, Vice President 6250 0510
Our bus will pick you up from Bentley Park or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB
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.
BINGO CLUB
Join the CEO for a morning coffee and cake.
Bookings: To secure your seat contact Karen on
month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Contact: Nicky Dair Ph: 6250 0553
TAI CHI
Where: Meet in the foyer at Admin
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?
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
CEO’S COFFEE CLUB
Bus will leave at 10am, returning at approx. 11.30am.
BENTLEY PARK VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
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.
John Jacobs, Chairperson 6250 0504 32johnjacobs@gmail.com
When: 6th November (1st Tuesday of each month)
When: 9:45am Thursday 29th November.
November 2018
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 on 12th November in the Auditorium.
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
When: 9:30am 7th Nov (1st Wednesday of each month)
Jim will be giving a few tutorials next month on how best to turn your holiday photos into an excellent Photobook presentation (very useful instead of losing everything when your computer has a CRASH!) and discussing ideas for the upcoming Bentley Park Show.
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
Where: Auditorium
The movies to be shown have been obtained from legitimate sources and all necessary licences have been obtained. Thanks are due to Roadshow for permission to show these movies. No need to book in advance; just turn up on the night. Feel free to invite your friends from outside the village.
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
cup of tea and chat
When: 9:30am 20th Nov (3rd Tuesday of each month)
for the following month on the day or by calling Lesley. Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee
When: 6:30pm 9th November (every 2nd Friday)
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuedays after first having a
Next Residents Coffee Meeting:
On the second Friday of every month one of the great musicals of the 20th century will be shown in the Auditorium. The SwanCare bus will begin its pickups at 6pm, and will take you home at the end of the evening. There will be a short refreshment break during the movie, which runs for 128 minutes.
If this is one of your questions please feel free to join us anytime and ask Chris, Peter or Jim for guidance. Or, you are thinking about a holiday in the outback, talk to Adrian.
What’s On Guide
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
When: 9:30am Mondays (9:15am if you want to try a more difficult dance)
Where: Auditorium Contact: Pam Hind (coach) Ph: 9470 4139 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. Everyone welcome.
When: 6:30pm - 9pm Saturday 17th November Where: Auditorium
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays
Contact: Pam Ph: 9470 4139 Sue Ph: 6250 0850
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Cost: Entry $2.00 - Door prizes
Contact: Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4061