PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
SUNSET WALKERS
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
For those of you who are interested in improving your photography skills, or just asking questions about photography this is a unique opportunity. The invitation is to all residents at both SwanCare and Rowethorpe.
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.
We had a beautiful orchid display and learnt all about Phalaenopsis from Maxine Godbeer from the Orchid Society of WA at our August meeting.
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuedays after first having a
When: Every day. The time changes with the seasons
cup of tea and chat
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building - Handicraft Room
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
so leave your phone number with admin and I’ll contact you. Duration is around 45 minutes.
Where: Meeting point: Gazebo on the corner of
Plantation Drive and Talbot Place (opposite the admin building).
Contact: Lesley Ferguson via Admin.
No meeting in September but make a note on your calendar for 20th October, the topic will be “Growing Grevilleas & other water wise native plants”.
Clubs & Groups
When: 2pm Sunday 20th October Where: Coffee Lounge 2nd floor Admin building
When: 7:00pm 6th September (1st Friday of each month) Where: Auditorium Contact: Maxine Richter, Ph: 0429 339 002 Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
PONY CANASTA New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa.
DARTS CLUB
We welcome one and all to come and see what we do. We make our goods for sale on Mondays 1-3pm that make good last minute gifts.
Cost: Gold coin donation - includes afternoon tea
We don’t only make things for the stalls, we do things for ourselves too like knitting, fancy work or whatever we feel like doing. Sometimes it’s just friendly chat and a cuppa.
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Contact: Ellen Clair or Noelene Barnes
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 6.15pm for 6.30pm start.
When: 6:15pm Monday and Friday evenings Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
We are always looking for new faces and new ideas too. All welcome.
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
Spring has arrived and our combined bowling with the Bentley club is going well as is the progress on the new Leisure Centre which hopefully is still on schedule. Our next luncheon at the Bayswater Hotel is on Thursday 5th September with nominations and payment to be finalised by close of bowling on Monday 2nd September. Bus pickup will commence at 11.15am from Administration then Richard Cleaver Lodge, Mavis Cleaver Court and Drummond Apartments. New and long-time residents are welcome to join the club and participate in a game of bowls and our social events. Reminder of our AGM to be held on 12th September, commencing at 9.30am in the Auditorium. Nomination forms for positions on the committee are on the noticeboard outside the Bentley Park Bowling Club. All committee positions will be declared vacant and members are encourage to nominate to prepare the club to enter a new phase in the new premises. Keep this date free and attend our AGM. Due to unforeseen circumstances our Christmas lunch has been brought forward to Thursday, November 28th which is a week earlier than previously advertised. Please alter your calendar to the new date. New and long-time residents are welcome to join the club and participate in a game of bowls and our social events.
When: 9.00am Mondays and Saturdays and 1.00pm Wednesdays
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
BENTLEY PARK SHOW
Our patrons in September will be invited to help us set the program for 2020. They will be able to choose their three favourites in a poll of 24 DVDs available to us.
Save the date!
When: Saturday 26th October 2019
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
Don’t forget that the SwanCare bus begins its run at 6pm for free transport to the Auditorium, and home again afterwards. Movies begin promptly at 6.30pm, and there is a refreshment break.
Where: Auditorium
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
When: 6:30pm 13th September (2nd Friday of each month)
Where: Auditorium Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au (preferred) or phone 6250 0549 Cost: $5.00
BENTLEY PARK DINERS BANQUET - $19.50, 8 courses Chicken Sweet Corn Soup Spring Roll, Fried Wonton Sweet & Sour Port Satay Beef Honey Chicken Prawns Combination Fried Rice Fruit Salad and Ice Cream 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.
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 10th & 17th September 2019 Where: Kim Long Chinese Restaurant, Bedford Contact: Lorraine Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please
leave a message
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft Contact: Jim Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY There will not be a meeting in September as it would only be 2 days between the meeting and the Spring Lunch. We hope you all turn up to the annual Spring Lunch on Thursday 26th September at 11.30am.
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL Next Residents Coffee Meeting:
When: 9:30am 17th September (3rd Tuesday of each month)
Where: Auditorium Contact: VRAC MEMBERS Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP Residents of Rowethorpe and Bentley Park are welcome to join us for a 30 minute walk. We start at 7.30am every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
Contact: Phyl Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
RUMMYCUB Afternoon tea supplied
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
When: 1:00pm Fridays
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Come and join us or just give it a go. We have a very dedicated group of singers, feel free to 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 Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
When: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesdays Where: Auditorium
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building
Where: Wednesday and Thursday - meet at
Contact: Nicky Dair Ph: 6250 0553
Contact: Dorothy Walker – 6363 6664, Rowethorpe or David Hall – 6250 0566, Bentley Park
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
Situated in an air-conditioned room our volunteer staff are there to help our members with any computer problems. Join us to get answers on any questions you have on Windows 10, or anything relating to computers, printers or internet. We cater for vision-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 Fridays
LINE DANCING
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
Why not come along and join in the fun as well as getting some exercise and improving your balance and coordination at the same time. We’re a very friendly group and welcome everyone - even if you just want to watch and join us for morning tea and of course you please yourself which dances you want to do.
Bentley Park Admin Building. Friday – meet at Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
month)
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
When: 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Our August concert once again proved to be another successful event. We were entertained by The Darke Knights, who delighted us with a medley of tunes we hadn’t heard previously.
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd Floor Administration Building
In September we will be celebrating Fathers Day and our entertainer will be the very popular Barbara Stevenson. Come along and enjoy this very popular event which is held on the 1st Friday of each month. Cost is $15.00 which includes drinks, (red & white wine, beer, soft drink & juice) nibbles, fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad. One hour of entertainment followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Bookings can be made on the day for the following month or by phoning Lesley on 6250 0590. See you in the Auditorium in September! Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee.
When: 10:30am Friday 6th September (1st Friday of the month)
Where: Auditorium Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
Tickets are available for the following month on the day or by calling Lesley on 6250 0590.
Contact: Ken Thurtell, President 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder, Vice President 0432 791 810 Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00. Two hour session: $2.00.
BINGO CLUB Looking for somewhere to go on Thursday Nights? NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME. 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 $1. Can’t do better than that! Our bus will pick you up from Bentley Park or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays Where: Auditorium
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.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9.15am if you want to try a
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
more difficult dance)
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
Where: Auditorium
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.
Contact: Pam Hind (coach) Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139
When: 3rd September (1st Tuesday of each month)
Bus leaves Adie Court at 9.20am and leaves casino at 2.30pm sharp.
Cost: $1 entry for morning tea
ART GROUP All residents are welcome. Our paintings can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
When: 9:30am Tuesdays and Fridays
Where: Crown Casino
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
BENTLEY PARK VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
VILLAGE EXERCISES
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.
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? 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: 1:00pm 23rd September (4th Monday of the
Where: Auditorium Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876
Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
COMPUTER CLUB
Bookings: Frankie Ph: 0468 516 288.
When: 2:00pm-4:15pm Sunday 22nd September
Contact: Wendy Paull, Coordinator Ph: 9470 1966
When: 10:00am 19th September (3rd Thursday of each
Jim Figgins 6250 0470 fou43@hotmail.com
WA Mandolin Orchestra
MAHJONG CLUB
Walk at your own pace. Some stride it out while others go along at a more leisurely pace or use walking frames.
There will be a prize for the best spring outfit. Non-members most welcome.
Where: Auditorium
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB
Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4061
Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
Jenny Dawson 6250 0427 jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
When: 11:30am Thursday 26th September
Contact: Doug Warnes Ph: 6250 0581 Mob: 0403 002 916
Contact: Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or
BOOK CLUB
Judith Mackintosh 9472 0717 judymack@wn.com.au
Spring Lunch
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays
The walks are free to join and are followed by tea and coffee and a chat. A great way to make new friends! By keeping active and taking regular exercise you can: • Improve fitness • Strengthen bones • Lose excess weight • Boost muscle power • Improve blood sugar control.
Tickets will go on sale at the Auditorium foyer on Thursday 5th September from 9.00am to 9.30am and the foyer of MCC at 10am, then from the Admin office. Cost is $30 per head - bring your own drinks. Tea and coffee supplied.
Shirley Barnes 6250 0558 sbarnes@bentleypark.com.au
September 2019
HANDICRAFT
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
What’s On Guide
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
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 Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Leona Douglas, Ph: 0439 201 799.
month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email
jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
POTTERY GROUP Everyone welcome.
When: 9:00am Mondays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building
Where: Auditorium
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Contact: Mary Manning, Secretary - Ph 6250 0461