Where: Outdoor bowling green
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Jim Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876
What’s On Guide
Cost: $5.00 per player
ART GROUP
RUMMYCUB
Clubs & Groups
Afternoon tea supplied
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Next Residents Coffee Meeting:
DARTS CLUB
When: 9:30am Tuesdays and Fridays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
When: 9:30am 16th April (3rd Tuesday of each month)
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
Where: Auditorium
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.
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
When: 6:00pm Monday and Friday evenings
Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
All residents are always welcome to join. Our painters can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
POTTERY GROUP Everyone welcome.
When: 9:00am Mondays Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning, Secretary
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY The April meeting of the Auxilliary will be held on Tuesday 23rd at 1.30pm in the Auditorium. A fashion parade by Kimbos fashions will follow. Afternoon tea available for $1. It is also No Bake Cake day - instead of baking a cake just make a donation. Too easy!!.
Judith Mackintosh 9472 0717 judymack@wn.com.au Shirley Barnes 6250 0558 sbarnes@bentleypark.com.au Jenny Dawson 6250 0427 jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au Jim Figgins 6250 0470 fou43@hotmail.com
Contact: Thelma Chilton
Bookings will be taken for our outing to the Steeltree restaurant in Baldivis on May 16th. Cost $25.
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
When: 8:45am Mondays and Saturdays
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
Annual subscriptions also due - $10. Please put money in an envelope with name on front.
Next month our theme will be Easter with our entertainment being “The Entertainers.”
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
Please join us for our next meeting with the topic of Pots – repotting tips and bulbs.
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 23rd April
Bookings are available on the day for the following month or by contacting Lesley on 6250 0590.
Mob: 0403 002 916
Share your gardening knowledge with likeminded potting people and join us for a cuppa and chat.
Where: Auditorium Contact: Phyl Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
When: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday 14th April Where: 2nd Floor Admininistration Building Contact: Ellen Clair or Noelene Barnes Cost: Gold coin donation
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 Friday
SUNSET WALKERS If you’re interested in improving your fitness while enjoying stunning sunsets, admiring gardens changing with the seasons and having a chat while walking along, then come join our friendly crew.
When: Every day. The time changes with the seasons
Tickets are $15:00 which includes Drinks & Nibbles (Red & White Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks & Juice) Fish and Chips served with a Fresh Garden Salad followed by an hour of quality entertainment & Afternoon Tea. Come along & spend an enjoyable few hours socialising with friends & neighbours. Doors open 10:30am. See you in the Auditorium in April!
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.
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuedays after first having a
Plantation Drive and Talbot Place (opposite the admin building).
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Contact: Lesley Ferguson via Admin.
Bookings: Frankie Ph: 0468 516 288.
cup of tea and chat
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building - Handicraft Room
Contact: Chris Mann
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
When: 6:30pm 5th April Where: Auditorium
Our Frequent Flicker Program commenced in January. To take part in the Frequent Flicker Program, all you have to do is to collect a voucher at each screening, and when you have collected four different vouchers, you can attend a movie of your choice free of charge. The SwanCare bus will commence its pickups at 6pm, and return you home after the movie. Movies commence at 6.30pm.
When: 6:30pm 12th April (2nd Friday of each month) Where: Auditorium
Tickets are available for the following month on the day or by calling Lesley.
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB Our use of the rink is coming to an end. The club will join the Bentley Bowling Club on their regular bowling days of Monday and Saturday while retaining our normal Wednesday bowling followed by the usual happy hour. With the start of construction we will lose the club notice board. Club notices will be posted on the Administration notice board and hopefully MCC. Members have indicated they wish to continue with night bowls until we lose the rink which is scheduled to occur in April.
FISH AND CHIPS: Batter or grilled fish with steak fries, tartare sauce and lemon CALAMARI AND CHIPS: Crisp tender squid pieces with lemon pepper seasoning, steak fries, garlic aioli
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL: Golden brown chicken schnitzel, served with steak fries and your choice of sauces:- pepper, mushroom, garlic or gravy $21
Where: Auditorium Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876 Cost: $5.00 per player An Evening with Adam Penn
When: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 13th April Where: Auditorium Contact: Harry Williams, President
Our next club luncheon is booked for May 9th. Watch the notice boards for updates of the club’s movements and lunch details.
Flashback Duo Concert
When: 6:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
When: 2pm - 4.15pm Sunday 28th April
GUINNESS POT PIE: Tender steak, braised in Guinness, finished with mushrooms and gravy, topped with buttery mash and flaky puff pastry, served with vegies. $21 Bus cost $5 each (pay as you board the bus). Bus will leave village at 5.30pm and return when all have finished eating and socializing. No need for a partner as we take 20 on each bus. Come along and join us. Please book seat as soon as possible as I need to let the Restaurant and drivers know.
Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4061
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
MAHJONG CLUB
Contact: Wendy Paull, Coordinator Ph: 9470 1966
Never played it?? Then “give it a go”! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 1:00pm Fridays
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
If you would like to join us or just to give it a go. Join us on the first Tuesday in April - 3pm til 5pm. We have a very dedicated group of singers, so come along for a month and see if you would like to commit to the SwanCare Allsorts Choir.
Contact: Mary Manning Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris Ph 6250 0561
Where: Auditorium Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
COMPUTER CLUB 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. 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.
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Wednesdays
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
DAYTIME QUILTING Other needlework welcome.
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays Where: 2nd Floor Administration building Contact: Bev Ph: 0414 253 466
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION 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.
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays
Contact: Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767
2nd Floor Administration Building
Contact: Ken Thurtell, President 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder, Vice President 6250 0510
Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or 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.
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
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: 2nd April (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 If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
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.
Where: City Market Tavern, Canning Vale
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Where: Auditorium Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Services
Contact: Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun.
leave a message
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Where: Handicraft Room,
When: Tuesday 9th & 16th April 2019 Contact: Lorraine Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please
We now are selling our goods on Mondays 1pm - 3pm at our meetings as well. All welcome to come and buy. Have you ever been caught short of a gift? We may have your solution, come and see.
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays
Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin
Looking for somewhere to go on Thursday Nights? NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME.
TUESDAY SPECIALS $14.95
New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for $1.00. Lucky Numbers – 50 cents.
Beginner’s Session 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays (Open for other members also)
Contact: Lorraine Pittaway
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
All welcome to come and see us. Our aim is to raise funds for our care facilities. We have two stalls a year. The next one is 6th May in the Auditorium between 9am-11.30am. Morning tea will be available.
When: 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
BINGO CLUB
Cost: $5.00
When: 7pm - 9.30pm Saturday 6th April
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
Where: Handicraft Room
GARLIC PRAWNS: Sauteed prawns served in a creamy garlic sauce, white rice $23
Quiz Night
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
When: 9:30am 3rd April (1st Wednesday of each month)
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
Contact: Maxine Richter - 0429 339 002 Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
TREFOIL GUILD, GIRL GUIDES
Salad and sweet bar included with Tuesday special. You may also choose from the main menu at the listed price.
(preferred) or phone 6250 0549
When: 10am, 18th April (3rd Thursday of each month)
(1st Friday of the month)
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
Contact: Nicky Dair Ph: 6250 0553
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
We have quite a variety of movies this year: some Rodgers and Hammerstein; some Andrew Lloyd Webber; and others ranging from The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Movies are held on the second Friday of each month.
BOOK CLUB
When: 10:30am Friday 5th April
Where: Meeting point: Gazebo on the corner of
PONY CANASTA
When: 3:00pm-5:00pm Tuesdays
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
Where: Auditorium
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Contact: Doug Warnes Ph: 6250 0581
Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee.
so leave your phone number with admin and I’ll contact you. Duration is around 45 minutes.
HANDICRAFT
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
April 2019
When: 1:00pm 22nd April (4th Monday of the month)
building
LINE DANCING Why not join in the fun and improve your balance and coordination at the same time. Everyone welcome. We’re a very friendly crowd. You can just watch and have morning tea if you wish or just do the easier dances - no pressure.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9:15am if you want to try a more difficult dance).
Where: Auditorium Contact: Pam Hind (coach) 9470 4139 or 0431 102 103 Cost: $1 for morning tea
SOCIAL DANCE Our Social Dance for April is a joint event with the Social Club. ‘An Evening with Adam Penn’ (fun, song and dance) is to be held on Saturday 13th April. Adam Penn has entertained us at the ‘Fish n’ Chip’ lunches in the past. He is a well known local singer and dancer who was also a presenter on Curtin Radio. He will be our MC/DJ for the evening. There will be the usual mix of dances, also raffles and door prizes. We will have an ‘Easter Hat’ competition so please, ladies and gents, get working on your hats. Buses will run from the usual stops from 6.00pm and return after 9.30pm.
When: 6:30pm - 9.30pm Saturday 13th April. Doors open 6:15pm
Where: Auditorium
for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Contact: Sue 6250 0850. Pam 9470 4139.
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Cost: $5.00. Ticket sales Friday 5th April in the auditorium
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email
jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
foyer 9am to 10am and Saturday 6th April outside the shop 10am to 11am.