Tidings February/March 2019

THE NEXT GENERATION: Flexi-space design unveiled for Ningana

Happy Summer!

Late-Summer gardening tips

A look at PNG Memories from Murray Lester-Smith

INSIDE THIS ISSUE CEO’S COLUMN | GENERAL NEWS | WHAT’S COMING UP | NOTICES

DECEMBER/JANUARY FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018 2019

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Artist's impressions of the renovated Spritz Cafe. See page 7 for details.

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SWANCARE HAPPENINGS

SwanCare news

Reports straight from SwanCare to you

Disclaimer In good faith SwanCare accepts articles, a small selection of advertisements, and other content for Tidings. However, the opinions and claims expressed in articles and advertising materials presented in Tidings are those of the authors and the advertisers respectively, and do not necessarily reflect the views of SwanCare, unless stated.

No responsibility is accepted by SwanCare for the accuracy of information contained in the articles or advertisements.

Cover image: SwanCare resident Beth Tas

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VILLAGE HAPPENINGS What’s happening at Bentley Park

NOTICEBOARD A mixture of quick bites

RESIDENT STORY Murray Lester-Smith remembers his time at Papua New Guinea

SwanCare Volunteers brunch. See page 10.

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RECIPE Marinated carrot salad

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WHAT'S ON Events happening in your local area

LIVE WELL Your garden

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your say

Swan Grocery Store

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OUT & ABOUT Photos from around Bentley Park

PUZZLE SwanCare wordsleuth

New Phone Number: 9470 6021 • Home delivery • Freshly prepared salads, fruit and vegetables • A range of everyday products at a great price OPEN 8AM-4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

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SwanCare News New “main street” open for business Bentley Park has a new “main street” on Adie Court. The newly opened grocery store and hairdresser/beauty salon complements the existing café and piazza space to create a bustling new centre for the area. Hairdressers Sue and Karyssa from Hair At Swan love their new premises.

Welcome everyone to the first edition of Tidings for 2019.

While the Bentley Park village is certainly in a state of flux, we are inching closer and closer to a midpoint in construction of our new leisure precinct and care facility.

In the office we have the internal SwanCare channel 102 on in the staff room during work hours so staff can view the live construction happening from various viewpoints.

It is really quite unbelievable how the buildings are emerging on a daily, if not hourly, basis. It’s also arguably better entertainment than the cricket!

If you are interested in what we do behind the scenes at SwanCare, I would encourage you to read through a copy of our 2018 Annual Review, which is available from SwanCare administration or on our website – www.swancare.com.au/ page/annual-reports The Review provides a snapshot of our current position and achievements in the areas of finance, corporate & administration, human resources, home care, residential aged care, and – last but not least – retirement living.

Happy reading and all the best for a wonderful year ahead.

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“It’s really modern, bright and roomy,” Sue said. “But best of all, we feel even more part of the community now that we’re in the middle of all the action.”

“Since moving, we’ve welcomed more new residents from the other side of Adie Court – it’s absolutely lovely to meet so many new people.”

Tien and Phuong Tong from Swan Grocery Store are also happy with the new location.

“We have been told by our customers that it’s easier to get around the new shop and find what they need,” Phuong said. “We are still doing home deliveries too - please come in and choose what you’d like and we’ll carry it to your door for you.”

Graduate nurses reap the rewards SwanCare's very own graduate Registered Nurse Dawn Ogden was recently featured in the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (ANWF). Dawn told the journal that when her father developed dementia in his mid-to-late 50s, she wanted to do everything in her power to help.

Dawn participated in SwanCare's 2018 Graduate Nurse Program, a unique initiative that provides two University nursing graduates with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing as well as 12 months of supported practical experience.

“If you’re fresh out of university very few aged care facilities will take on a new graduate,” Dawn told ANWF. “So having this position available, an actual graduate program where you’ve got preceptors is such a tremendous relief.”

SwanCare's 2019 Graduate Nurse Program started in February.

End of a sparkling era sinks in

job has provided much more than an extra pay cheque.

“I really enjoy the interactions with the residents and giving back,” Keilan said. “Taking the time to chat with them, you realise how much they have experienced and contributed to other people’s lives and to be able to give them a little of my time and learn from their life experiences has kept me here for so long.”

Brendan agrees, and also believes that his SwanCare role has been an important part of his career development.

10 years ago school mates Keilan Marshall and Brendan Legg simultaneously secured casual jobs washing dishes and serving food at SwanCare.

Both aged 16, the boys quickly grew fond of the job, interacting with aged care residents while earning some pocket money.

They loved their roles so much that they stayed on at SwanCare for over 10 years, even after they’d secured professional positions - Keilan is a high school teacher and Brendan is an exercise physiologist.

Still firm mates, Keilan believes his SwanCare

“Working at SwanCare has helped me develop a strong sense of patience and compassion,” Brendan said. “I think these are two qualities that are invaluable in both everyday life and in my career.”

With the demands of their careers increasing, working two jobs has now become “a little too much” and the pair have decided it’s now time to concentrate solely on their professional roles.

SwanCare wishes Brendan and Keilan the very best and look forward to hearing about their future endeavours.

It's a small world!

Our wonderful Training Officer, Sharon Arkwright, comes from Ramsgate, the same English town as one of our residents, Mrs Audrey Baverstock. They got chatting and realised they both even worked at the same bakery!

Sharon then surprised Mrs Baverstock with a collage book of 35 old photos of the town, featuring the very same bakery AND the old Woolworths store that Mrs Baverstock worked in before having her first child.

"She was so excited,” Sharon said. “It was just nice to bring her a piece of home".

Thank you, Sharon, for your dedication to our residents and to SwanCare.

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SwanCare News Morning tea with Mechy Do you know our Home Care Team? Or do you want to spend some social time with them? If so, you are invited to attend a morning tea with SwanCare At Home Manager, Mechy Scharlach.

From Friday 8th March 2019, there will be a monthly morning tea held to get to know the team and receive general information and guidance if needed. The first one will be held at Sophia’s Café at 10am. Please call the home care office on 6250 0300 to book your spot.

Hurry, spaces are limited to five per month!

Feathers Nomination of the Year 2018 In December SwanCare hosted the Feathers Nomination of the Year Sundowner. This year we had 11 winners. There were nine category winners, a Nomination of the Year winner and a Runner-Up. Judging by the booming cheers as each winner was named they were definitely worthy contenders!

Congratulations to everyone, especially Feathers Nomination of the Year Winner 2018 Luis Baquiran from Kingia/Tandara and runner-up Vivien Froggatt from Food Services.

Each attendee is invited to bring a family member or friend.

Power outages notice We have been notified in advance of some expected power outages happening on the 6th, 7th and 8th of March. The interruptions are necessary for the installation of new electrical systems to support the developments at Bentley Park and will affect various pockets of the village and Waminda. At this stage, dates and times are preliminary and residents will be notified accordingly. The planned works are anticipated to effect power supply for approximately two hours.

A number of generators will be available over the planned works to provide backup power.

A further three hour outage is expected in late March.

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience. Please contact SwanCare administration if you have any questions or concerns on 6250 0000 or visit us during opening hours.

Left to right: Jovy Tesani, Luis Baquiran (winner), Vivien Froggatt (runner-up) & Lorelle Werner

SwanCare bank details SwanCare has changed banks recently to NAB. Unfortunately there was an issue with the reference that was picked up and resulted in residents seeing “NAB Daily Operating Account’’ on their bank statements as opposed to the usual reference of ‘’SwanCare Group’’.

I would like to apologise for this confusion and confirm that this error has now been rectified for all future collections.

SwanCare Finance Team

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SwanCare Happenings Next generation flexi-space design unveiled for new aged care facility

New-look Waminda opening SwanCare Waminda is looking fresh and contemporary thanks to a recent makeover.

Residents recently celebrated the facility's refurbishment with an Australia Day BBQ and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Waminda's dining area, lounge, kiosk and garden area have been revamped to provide a modern environment for residents and families to enjoy.

Artist's impression of SwanCare Ningana bedroom SwanCare has unveiled the design behind the new SwanCare Ningana residential care facility, introducing an adaptable living concept to cater for the next generation of residents.

An insight into the facility has been provided via an animated fly-though of the building, together with an interview-based video featuring project architects.

Leading Perth architect Dominic Snellgrove from Cameron Chisholm Nicol – who was also the project and design director for Perth Arena – is the project director for SwanCare Ningana.

“We really want Ningana to change the way people think about aged care,” Snellgrove said.

“We want to provide flexibility and choice in relation to the shift in generational and demographic needs in aged care.”

As part of the design, future residents will have a choice of three room types as standard – the Swan Room, the Flexi-Room and the Super Suite.

The 124-room building is on track for completion in late 2019.

Graham Francis & Waminda volunteer Rita Stemmerik Behind the scenes, a modernisation of the Waminda kitchen is also due for completion in mid-2019.

Spritz on the move Did you know, upon completion, SwanCare Ningana will seamlessly adjoin with SwanCare Kingia?

The connection point for the two facilities is anticipated to become a vibrant social hub for residents and guests centred on a modern, spacious café space with alfresco dining.

To make way for the development, Spritz Café will shortly be temporarily moved to the children’s play space next to the old café. The same great tea and coffee will be available as well as an adapted lunch & snack food menu.

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Village Happenings Bentley Park Show in numbers The facts and figures are in from the 2018 Bentley Park Show! These numbers show just how many people come together from the Bentley Park community to make the event a success - it’s certainly an impressive feat.

Sections 15 Sub-sections 112 Entries 370 Residents 67 Sponsored sections 2 Judges 15 Stewards 18 Valued Helpers 20 Committee Members 10 Displays 3 + including work

from care facilities Also congratulations to everyone who entered their work to the Show. The quality of the items was exceptional. We have such a wealth of talent here at Bentley Park.

SwanCare Trophy Winner Susan Lewis with Board Member Julie Brunner

Trophy Winners SwanCare Trophy Victoria Park Trophy Committee Trophy Over 90yrs Garden of the Year Viewer’s Choice (Art)

Susan Lewis Noelene Barnes Frances Williams Joan White Sheila Mainwaring Aileen Hooper

Congratulations to the winners for all their hard work. Thank you to everyone for their feedback which I am happy to say was positive.

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Especially all the kind comments about the SwanCare Allsorts Choir, their very first public appearance quite an intimidating experience, but handled very well.

I hope everyone will think about entering the 2019 Show. It is not a competition, just a chance to show off!

Maureen Grickage, 2018 Coordinator Join the 2019 Bentley Park Show Committee! Due to retiring members, the Bentley Park Show Committee invite you to join them. Nomination forms are at reception in administration.

SwanCare Allsorts Choir It gives me great pleasure to note that in April the SwanCare Allsorts Choir celebrates its first anniversary. The five residents and I who formed the choir could not have foreseen its popularity and success. After weekly practices and the total commitment of members of the choir we were confident in producing a wonderful Christmas Carol concert in the auditorium. An audience of 130 enjoyed seeing the choir sing a wide selection of songs accompanied by Laurie Hudson on the piano.

The enjoyment I have had in leading this choir has without doubt been made so much easier with the valuable support and encouragement from Maureen Grickage, Ellen Clair, Laurie Hudson and the choir as a whole.

I would like to acknowledge the generous support given by Graham Francis CEO, Administration Staff and the Maintenance Staff throughout the year. After a well-earned break the Allsorts Choir will be ready to bring alive songs from around the world which will culminate in a planned concert in June. Choir sessions are held every Tuesday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm in the auditorium.

Harry Williams, Conductor

Village Happenings Thank you Don & Gina

baritone/bass voices.

The SwanCare Darts members would like to acknowledge the time and effort that Don and Gina Mabbott have put into this group over the past 20 years.

Thank all present members of the SwanCare Allsorts Choir for their dedication and hard work in 2018. I know 2019 will be even better.

We just all love singing and everyone is prepared to learn.

Keep singing, Maureen Grickage

Fish 'N' Chips on Stratton Don & Gina Mabbott

Don and Gina have tirelessly made this a great night out and bought lots of laughter and merriment to all those who have played together - maybe it was the wine!

They both deserve our heartfelt thanks for keeping the team spirit alive, all members thank them both for their input and dedication.

What a great year 2018 turned out to be concluding with our Christmas Luncheon. We have a wonderful programme lined up for 2019.

Together with some of our popular regulars we have some new entertainers booked, including the Two Tenors, The Entertainers and Perfect Storm. Our concerts commenced on Friday, 1st February, where we celebrated Valentine’s Day with our guest artist, the very popular Rockin Ronnie.

Don and Gina will still be attending darts but in a social capacity.

Thelma Chilton, Coordinator

Sing till your heart’s content Did you know that research has shown that singing is great for heart and lung health and provides physical and mental health benefits similar, or even greater than, yoga?

Why not try out singing in the SwanCare Allsorts Choir? With choir practice starting again in February, now is a good time to give the Choir a go.

You could come along for a trial to decide if you would like to commit to joining and practicing every week in the lead up to our Mid-Year Concert in June.

In particular, we are still looking for more

We look forward to seeing you at the next Fish N Chips event. Come along & spend an enjoyable few hours socialising with friends & neighbours.

For tickets contact Lesley on 6250 0590.

Tickets are $15.00 which includes drinks & nibbles (red & white wine, beer, soft drinks & juice), Fish n’ Chips served with a fresh garden salad followed by an hour of quality entertainment & afternoon tea.

See you in the Auditorium in March!

Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee.

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Village Happenings Wirrpanda Foundation and West Coast Eagles visit

From the Village Residents Advisory Council

The VRAC were delighted to host the Wirrpanda Foundation and West Coast Eagles during the VRAC morning tea on the 15th of January 2019.

The Councillors from the VRAC would like to acknowledge as a highlight of the year the attendance of Paul Grzelec, SwanCare's General Manager Business Development, at the monthly residents’ coffee meetings. He provided up to date information for everyone concerning the progress of the current building taking place on this site for the new Leisure Centre and SwanCare Ningana, answering questions on all aspects of these major projects.

Troy Cook from the Wirrpanda Foundation; Michelle Phillips from AFL Women's (AFLW) and Phil Narkle from the West Coast Eagles presented on the day and were accompanied by the very impressive 2018 AFL Premiership Cup. The Wirrpanda Foundation has been in operation for almost 18 years, providing healthy lifestyle programmes for Aboriginal youth based on the four pillars of education, employment, justice and sport.

The Foundation employs a largely indigenous workforce and has impacted approximately 30,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people nationally.

There was also much excitement around the Eagles’ move to the local Victoria Park area, with the football club soon moving into the new administration and training headquarters at Lathlain Park.

Morning tea was served– and then joy, oh joy – attendees could actually handle the Premiership Cup and chat to our guests individually.

All in all, some very happy and exhilarated people left the Auditorium by late morning.

Our sincere thanks to Michelle, Phil and Troy for their time, and also to Richard and Lisa from the Eagles, who assisted in the organisation of the morning. Their combined efforts made a lot of people very happy!

At the time of writing, a selection of current players and a coach from the West Coast Eagles were scheduled to visit Bentley Park on Wednesday the 20th of February. The event will be covered in the next edition of Tidings.

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He has also agreed to make further presentations and to answer other questions during 2019, so that everyone who attends the meetings is provided with the latest available information, which we are finding very helpful in coming to grips with the changes.

On behalf of all the residents, Paul, we sincerely thank you for your time.

SwanCare Villagers of the Year On International Volunteers Day we honoured the many wonderful SwanCare volunteers who keep the Bentley Park village a truly integrated community. Our 160 volunteers provide a number of crucial services, including (but not limited to) driving the SwanMobile and village buses, coordinating clubs and groups, and assisting in our care facilities, library or op shop.

95 volunteers came along to SwanCare’s Brunch & Bubbly event, which provided a chance to say thank you for a job well done.

The SwanCare Villagers of the Year 2018 were awarded to Jenny Dawson, Maureen Grickage and Pat Hall. Shirley Barnes was also acknowledged for her seven year contribution as President of the Social Club Committee.

Thank you again to all involved and we look forward to another rewarding year in 2019.

Go to page 19 to see our 2018 Villagers of the Year.

Noticeboard Little Women Wanted I am looking for a copy of “Little Women”

by Louise May Alcott for either the library or just to loan to a reader. I will make sure that it is returned.

I have been unable to get it through the Victoria Park library or SLWA. Thank you, Penny Felder, Bentley Park Librarian

CEO's Coffee Club…

Going South In response to popular demand and resident feedback, the CEO's Coffee Club will be heading south to visit our fellow retirees at Australind Rise on Thursday 4th April. Naturally, this will be a full-day outing, and due to the expected popularity we will be taking two buses down.

Residents who have not visited Australind Rise will be given preference.

Please contact Karen as soon as possible on 6250 0010 – places are limited so please book early!

Justice of the Peace There is a Justice of the Peace available at SwanCare Bentley Park. Please contact Mr Robert Whitney on 0400 709 474.

Recycling reminder Please remember, when disposing ofrecycling, never put them in plastic bags – place loose recyclables straight into your recycling bin.

Electricity Subsidy CORRECTION Tidings wishes to advise that the previous article relating to the electricity subsidy contained incorrect contact details. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please see the correct details below.

Did you know that if you pay SwanCare administration for your electricity, you might be eligible for an annual rebate of $300 from the State Government?

To apply, ring 9262 1486 for an application form. Apply any time.

Note, you will need the SwanCare Account Number for the form depending on where you live: • SYNERGY 10 523 9230: Adie, Clayden, Graham, Hawthorne, Lithgo, Saggers, Vilips & Richard Cleaver Lodge.

• SYNERGY 22 760 1870: Bollig, Phillips, Pugh, Lindsey, Wootliff and Mavis Cleaver Court.

Bush Poets Please note the Bush Poets meeting takes place on the first Friday of each month at 7pm in the Auditorium.

Photocard for identification A photocard is a voluntary card that assists people who do not hold a driver’s licence.

The photocard has been introduced in response to community demand from nondrivers who face challenges in providing photographic identification. It has the same level of integrity as a driver’s licence.

To find out more visit www.transport.wa.gov.au or call 13 11 56.

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Resident Story

Family adventures on Papua New Guinea Story by Shirley Barnes and many early traders had trading posts there.

In 1884, Germany annexed the island and developed the copra (dried coconut) industry which was its major export crop for many years.

The western half of the island was handed over to Indonesia by the Dutch on May 1st, 1963.

When reading the newspaper one day at home in Perth in the late 1960s, Joy Lester-Smith said to husband Murray ‘You should apply for this job in a boys’ school in Papua New Guinea’. Of course, Murray said ‘Why?’ as he was quite happy with his current job in the bus repair industry.

However, after this discussion, Murray had become attracted to the idea and shortly after, he was contracted for three years with the designation of ‘Trade Instructor’, to teach the automotive trade in general at Maltec, a large boarding school for teenage boys in Rabaul, on the East New Britain island of Papua New Guinea.

Lying to the north and north-east of the Australian Continent, it is less than 100 miles away across the Torres Strait. Rabaul is an attractive tropical port on the western shore of Simpson Harbour, surrounded by a chain of volcanoes. The harbour itself is the site of a massive prehistoric volcano and two active volcanoes stand on its shores. Earthquakes are frequent and constantly monitored by the local observatory.

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The Japanese invaded in force in 1942 at the outbreak of World War II; made Rabaul their head-quarters; stationed about 135,000 Japanese soldiers there; dug tunnels in the surrounding hills to hide boats and extensive workshops during the war; and left wrecked aircraft in the plantations, and wrecked ships along the coast.

Australian troops then invaded Rabaul during the war to seize the German radio station; the League of Nations placed New Britain and other German territories in the area under mandate to the Commonwealth of Australia; and then the area became known as the Territory of New Guinea in a trusteeship Agreement between Australia and the United Nations. Rabaul again recovered its former status and is now the territory’s main outlet for exports, including copra, cocoa, rubber, coffee, tea and timber as well as low grade copper, gold and silver from a vast mining complex inland from Madang, which is on the nearby mainland.

Papua New Guinea is now an independent nation and is divided into districts: Rabaul in the east, New Ireland, Bukas (now Bouganville) and Manus. The local people belonged to the Tolai clan, which is the wealthiest of all the groups because they have had the longest contacts with Europeans, are well educated and many hold administrative positions, they live near the ocean where there is good fishing, and live on fertile land for farming.

As well as the school, other points of note in

Murray with a mask from Papua New Guinea

the area were the Nonga Base Hospital - very efficient; the Bitapaka WW2 Cemetery – very beautiful and peaceful; the Kokopo Mission renowned for very professional boat building and the training of tradespeople.

Most Western religions were now represented amongst the local people but they were also very conscious of ‘the spirit world’. For instance, at one stage there was some petty thieving occurring out at the local gold mine which was inland from Madang – until someone had the bright idea of putting a false eye on a stick and leaving it in a particular place on “watch” – there was no more petty theft after that!

Another time: one of the plantation owners bought a piano which was trucked out there; the box lid was removed by the local work boys and the piano lid opened up; everyone saw all the ivory keys and thought they were rows of teeth of a beast in the box; all went into shock and scattered!

The Lester-Smith family arrived in Rabaul at the beginning of 1970 and as there was no school house currently vacant, along with some other teaching staff it was allocated a two storeyed apartment and ‘a houseboy’ within about two kilometres of the school. Their daughter was aged 13 years at the time and the boys were aged 5 years and 11 years - all very excited about the whole adventure. The boys were given an overall, good education at other local, European schools during their stay but their daughter was sent to a boarding school in Brisbane for some time, as there was no suitable school nearby for her. Joy had a variety of jobs while there, including secretarial work, shop assistant, crèche worker and acting as a tour guide/driver for tourists from the cruise ships.

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Resident Story their own washing and ironing, and the upkeep and cleaning of their own room – keeping the dormitories to a high standard, which were inspected on a regular basis. There were about 400 students at the time, including those coming from clans from other districts and islands e.g. Bouganville, New Ireland, Manus and the New Guinea mainland.

Early morning ‘roll call’ was at 6.30am and class prefects (chosen by the Principal and senior staff) called the rolls each day, which highlighted the non-attendance of some who were sick, generally with malaria which was very common there and so had usually stayed in bed. Standard treatment was three aspirins which fixed most things but if no improvement, it was considered a serious situation and the patient was taken to Nongar Base Hospital.

View of Simpson Harbour, Rabaul

and hedges, mowing lawns and cleaning class rooms, where all the walls were glass louvres.

They then showered, dressed in school clothes and went to breakfast, with school work starting every day at 8.06 am exactly (no one appeared to know why that precise time!).

After roll call, all students participated in a onehour work parade: cutting garden edges

The grass really is greener here “There is always someone around who cares about how you are... I love living here.”

- M. Grickage, Resident

Retirement living • Home care • Residential care

FIVE DAY FREE STAY This is retirement living at its best. We are so confident you will love it, we want you to experience it first-hand. For a limited time only, book a personalised tour before 17th March and receive a FREE five day stay*. *Limited places, please book early. T & C’s apply.

Contact us today to secure your personalised tour!

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Eruption of Tavurvur volcano, Rabaul

Memories • The Simpson Harbour bottom (300 feet down) was filled with sunken ships and war planes (since salvaged).

• The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels (PNG natives) and the Coast Watchers who risked their lives to help the Allies during the war – there are many books written about their brave deeds.

• Japanese tunnels from the WW2 – boats and workshops were stored underground as protection from Allied planes and transported on rails to required sites • The beautiful fruit, especially the Paw Paws, which have no equal anywhere according to Murray.

• The friendliness of the people.

• Friends from that time.

• The spectacular Bougainvillea flowers which are named after the French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville, around 1935 (as is Bougainville Island), and they are now found in most tropical countries.

• The beautiful Frangipani, which apparently put forth a small green leaf in all the mess left after a volcano eruption and is now used in festive leis throughout PNG. It also was the beginning of an annual, very smart Ball to celebrate the season.

• After the war, many big cruise ships e.g. the Canberra, stopped in the harbour on the way to Japan and tourists went out on day trips, including to Bikapata, the beautifully kept WW2 Cemetery.

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Recipe

Marinated Carrot Salad

From Fran Williams

Ingredients

Method

• 5 – 6 cups sliced carrots (boil or microwave until soft and crunchy)

1. Mix all ingredients together except sliced carrots.

• 1 x 10oz tin tomato soup (or 300 grams)

2. Add all the other ingredients to carrots.

• 1 x green capsicum – diced

3. Leave to marinate for 24 hours before serving.

• 1 x onion – diced • 1 teaspoon celery salt • 1 teaspoon sweet basil • 1 teaspoon dry mustard • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • ¾ cup vinegar • ¾ cup sugar • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

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Live Well

Your Garden

By the Garden Interest Group

Check your hanging baskets and pot plants in February.

Trim off dead flowers, yellowing leaves and dry stems.

Move to shadier place if they are drying out too quickly.

Mist spray fine leaves, wipe larger leaves with diluted white oil (choose a cool day) to reduce scale and mealy bug attack.

Prune Geraniums and pot up 15 cm cuttings from the pruning’s for new plants.

Check Roses for powdery mildew and black spot and spray with rose spray in the cool of the day.

Dutch Iris

Remove summer annuals as they finish flowering.

March is time to prepare pots and soil to plant bulbs for spring flowers rich in humus, compost and fertiliser with good drainage. Popular bulbs for spring are Daffodils, Clivia, Hyacinth, Iris, Ranunculus, Jacobean Lily which can also be left in place for many years of beautiful blooms ……and less digging.

Remember Nerines like a sunny spot with their necks out of the ground.

Yellow Nerine

Dust young cabbage plants or spray with Dipel to deter cabbage moths.

Check plants for scale and spray with white oil if necessary.

Broad beans, broccoli, onions, spinach, radish and turnips can be sown now.

Penny’s book review ‘The Dry’ by Jane Harper is an Australian mystery set in a fictional town of the Kiewarra. This book has won the following awards: Anthony Award: Best first time novel (nominee); Barry Award: Best first time novel (nominee) and the Dagger Award: Best Book.

A brief synopsis tells us… “Amid a worst drought in years in the small country town of Kiewarra, tensions mount as three members from one family are found brutally murdered.

Enter policeman Aaron Falks, who was a childhood friend of the now deceased Luke Hadler with a secret which will be brought to the surface.”

A classic whodunit in a very Australian setting, this was a book that really had me guessing right until the end who the murderer was. I am looking forward to reading more from Harper in the very near future.

The Dry was published in 2016 and is available through the Bentley Park Library via interlibrary loans.

Yours in books Penny Felder, SwanCare Bentley Park Librarian

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Letters to the Editor An ode to CEO's Coffee Club After a recent CEO's Coffee Club, SwanCare resident Emilia Young sent us a poem that captures the experience well. Thank you Emilia!

Ed. An outing so well organised A handy group of oldies at SwanCare to fraternise

They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money.

When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.

They show us and talk to us about the colours of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on "cracks."

They don't say, "Hurry up."

By Canning River a precinct so serene

Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.

Coffee, cakes and such by all means

They wear glasses and funny underwear.

With congenial chit-chats that's what is all about

They can take their teeth and gums out.

Everyone was elated to be taken out Photo shoots of the event after a brief walk The Kangaroo Paws were showy holding their stately stalks Thanks to CEO Graham and Assistant Karen

Grandparents don't have to be smart.

They have to answer questions like "Why isn't God married?" and "How come dogs chase cats?"

When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again.

It's amazing she's planning something exciting apparent.

Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television, because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.

What is a grandparent?

They know we should have snack-time before bedtime and they say prayers with us every time and kiss us even when we've acted bad.

These quotes were taken from a class of 8-year-olds when they were asked “What is a Grandparent?” The answers are priceless!

I thought you might like this for Tidings.

Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of her own. They like other people's.

A grandfather is a man and a grandmother is a lady!

Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them.

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Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don’t get to see him enough to get as smart as him!

Grandma, she lives at the airport, and when we want her we just go and get her. Then when she’s done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.

From, Sue Lewis.

Thanks for the laughs, Sue! Ed.

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The new Hair at Swan hairdresser

Former West Coast Eagle Phil Narkle with Maureen Waller

The new Swan Grocery Store

Residents with the Premiership Cup

SwanCare Villagers of the Year: Pat Hall, Maureen Grickage and Jenny Dawson with SwanCare CEO Graham Francis, Social Club President Harry Williams and Chairman of the SwanCare Board Etta Pulumbo

Australia Day BBQ at SwanCare Waminda

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What’s On: Local Area Atomic the Rock Musical

Cartooning for Adults

Atomic is the thrilling new Off-Broadway Australian-written musical that blasts open the doors of The Manhattan Project.

Presented by Blak Yak Theatre, Atomic is set between 1933 and 1960, and follows the true story of the development of Atomic weapons during World War 2.

Learn to draw quirky cartoons with simple shapes and create funny cartoon characters.

No need to be an expert, beginners are welcome!

Where: Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall, 465 Carrington Street, Hamilton Hill 6163 When: March 14th to 23rd 2019 - Shows start at 8pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with one 2pm matinee on Sunday 17th March.

Cost: $25.00 group booking - a discounted ticket price of $15.00 per person for groups of 6 or more.

Tickets: Book at www.blakyak.com.au

Dementia Information Sessions Alzheimer’s WA, in partnership with the Australian Red Cross, is delivering a series of free information sessions on a range of topics relating to dementia. These sessions are designed for people who are caring for a loved one in the community with a diagnosis of dementia.

Music and Communication, and Supports Available When: Wednesday, 13th March 2019, 9.30am – 12.30pm Where: Canning River Eco Education Centre, Canning River Regional Park - Cnr Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Contact: For more information or to RSVP, call 1300 66 77 88 or email support@alzheimerswa.org.au.

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Day 1: Friday 22nd February 2019, 10:00AM to 11:30AM Day 2: Saturday 23rd February 2019, 10:00AM to 11:30AM Where: Bentley Library- Cnr Hedley Place and Manning Road, Bentley 6102 Cost: Free Contact: Register online at www.tinyurl.com/cartoonbentley or call Bentley Library on 9231 0695

Festive Family Day The Fenians Festival Family Day will be buzzing with free activities for all the family. Listen to great stories, see a replica whale boat, make a model boat, follow the Sharmrock trail, view the award winning children’s movie Secret of Kells on big screen and so much more!

The event is part of the Fenians Festival to commemorate the courage and daring of John Boyle O’Reilly on the 150 year anniversary of his escape from Western Australia to Boston.

When: Saturday 23 February 2019, 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: WA Maritime Museum, Peter Hughes Drive, Fremantle Cost: Free Contact: Register online at www.tinyurl.com/festivebentley . Visit feniansfestival.com.au for more details.

Family History Group

Want to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Our family historian will be on hand to help you fill in the gaps.

When: Third Tuesday of the month (except February, which will be the third Thursday).

Choose between either 9:30am to 11:00am, 11:00am to 12:30pm or 1:00pm to 2:30pm Where: Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park Cost: Free Contact: Call (08) 9373 5500 or email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Mid-Week Eats 2019

Library Buzz Week - Acapella singing with the Ballpoint Penguins

Be prepared to be highly entertained by this musical trio. The bowties and button-downs belie a wicked way with parody.

When: Thursday 28 February 2019 6:00pm to 7:30pm Where: Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park Cost: $3.00 per person (non-refundable) Contact: Call (08) 9373 5500 or email vicparklibrary@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Want to take a trip around the world? Join us at the Mid-Week Eats, a six part food truck series celebrating exotic foods, cultural performances and immersive spaces to transport you across the globe. Six weeks and six different themes backyard BBQ, Caribbean Fiesta, Asian Fusion, Mediterranean Magic, Naturally Nourishing and Fire & Ice.

Astrofest 2019

When: Every Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm til 21st February

When: Saturday 16th March 2019, 5.30 pm 9.30 pm

Where: Riverton Reserve 290 High Road, Riverton

Where: Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh Oval

Cost: Entry is Free

As well as optical and radio telescopes observing throughout the day and night, Astrofest will feature myriad interesting, engaging and exciting indoor and outdoor activities. You can also take a look through some of WA’s biggest telescopes.

Cost: Free

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