BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
SWANCARE SOCIAL CLUB COMMITTEE
Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
Thanks to all the patrons who participated in our poll to help set the program for 2020 - you gave us some surprises. We will be able to announce what’s on when we have obtained permission to screen each movie.
The Social Club Committee has a busy period ahead leading to the end of the year with seven events to be held in the Auditorium! We hope to see you there!
When: 7:00pm 4th October (1st Friday of each month) Where: Auditorium Contact: Maxine Richter - Ph: 0429 339 002 Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
We are now catering for our gluten free movie watchers! Whilst these snacks were brought for this specific medical need, all are still able to purchase these yummy snacks. For the next three months, our movies are:
• October: South Pacific (one of the musicals topping last SWANCARE AT HOME MORNING TEA Free morning tea with our SwanCare At Home team. Bring a friend! Bookings essential. Call the SwanCare At Home team to book your place today.
When: 10:00am Friday 11th October
year’s poll!)
Don’t forget that the SwanCare bus begins its run at 6pm for free transport to the Auditorium, and home again afterwards. Doors open at 6pm, and movies begin promptly at 6.30pm with a refreshment break. No need to book for the movie or the bus – just turn up!
& 10:00am Friday 8th November
When: 6:30pm 11th October (2nd Friday of each month)
Where: Sophia’s Cafe
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Mechy Scharlach - Ph: 6250 0300
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB The club AGM was held on the 12th of September - thank you to those members who attended and made it a successful meeting. A new committee was elected and all positions were filled. All executive positions were filled by the retiring members and the remaining committee places refilled by retiring members plus two new members. Our next outing is our Christmas luncheon at the RAAFA retirement village in Bullcreek on 28th November. Watch our notice board for more details of menu, cost and pickup times. We are still bowling with the Bentley Bowling Club on Monday and Saturday mornings and on Wednesday afternoon followed by our usual happy hour. 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
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft Contact: Jim Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555
The Annual Spring Lunch was held on 26th September and the new caterers were well received! Due to the date being so close to our usual meeting date, the October monthly meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday 22nd of October at 1.30pm. The meeting will be followed by a fashion parade by Kimbos (The brand that has taken over Cameo Loretta with same type of clothing). This is a great time to update your summer wardrobe! Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 26th November and we would like to see some new faces on the committee. Please give some thought to joining the committee! October Meeting
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 22nd October Where: Auditorium Contact: Phyl Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555
RUMMYCUB Afternoon tea supplied
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
E Sharp Jazz Band
When: 2:00pm-4:15pm Sunday 6th October Where: Auditorium Tony Hung - Night of Fun Dance
When: 6:30pm-9.30pm Saturday 19th October Where: Auditorium Contact: Harry Williams - Ph: 6250 0876
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP Growing Grevilleas & other waterwise native plants
Improve your fitness, enjoy stunning sunsets, admire gardens changing with the seasons and having a chat while walking along. Come join our friendly crew.
Where: Meeting point: Gazebo on corner of Plantation Drive and Talbot Place (opposite the admin building).
Contact: Lesley Ferguson via Admin.
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa.
DARTS CLUB
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays
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.
Where: Auditorium
When: 6:15pm Monday and Friday evenings Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
Where: Coffee Lounge 2nd floor Admin building
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
Contact: Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
BENTLEY PARK DINERS Order straight from the menu. Starters for example - You can pay anything from $12.00 to $23.00 • Bruschetta • Creamy Garlic Prawns • Chicken Satay Seniors for example - From $16.00 to $18.00 • BBQ Spare Ribs with Chips & Salad • Fish and Chips • Chicken and Egg Fried Rice Main Menu for example • Chicken Parmigiana $26.00 • Porterhouse Steak $36.00 • Seafood Noodle Stir Fry $28.00 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 8th & 15th October 2019
Cost: Gold coin donation - includes afternoon tea
BENTLEY PARK SHOW Everything is underway for the 2019 Bentley Park Show on Saturday 26th October. I hope everyone is planning their entries in whichever section you wish to enter! I must thank all the residents who have offered to help. It is daunting to arrange a show of this kind, but with everyone’s help I am sure it will be a success! I think the residents and staff of this Village are very special people and I feel privileged to live here. Hope to see you all at the 2019 Bentley Park Show!
When: 10:00am Saturday 26th October 2019
Where: Auditorium Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Where: Wednesday & Thursday - meet at Bentley Park Admin Building. Friday meet Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
Contact: Dorothy Walker - Ph: 6363 6664 (Rowethorpe)
or David Hall, Ph: 6250 0566 (Bentley Park)
Contact: Karen Parker - Ph: 6250 0010.
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
When: 1:00pm Fridays Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris - Ph 6250 0561 Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
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.
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Peter Brunt, President - Ph: 9355 4767
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
COMPUTER CLUB
LINE DANCING
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.
Join in the fun as well as getting some exercise and improving your balance and co-ordination. We’re a 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.
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd Floor Administration Building Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
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.
Bookings can be made on the day for the following month or by phoning Lesley on 6250 0590. See you in the Auditorium in October!
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
When: 10:30am 4th October (1st Friday of the month)
VILLAGE EXERCISES
Where: Auditorium fish & chips served with a fresh garden salad & an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
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.
Bookings: Frankie - Ph: 0468 516 288.
When: 9:25am Monday to Friday
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
Where: Auditorium
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Join the CEO for a morning coffee and cake. The CEO’s Coffee Club is resuming again after a winter hiatus! Please call Karen Parker to register. Limited numbers so get in quick!
The SwanCare Charity Golf Day 2019, proudly sponsored by ADCO Constructions is on the 18th October.
Raffle tickets will be available on the day for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 with two great prizes. Morning Tea /Coffee will be available from 9:30am.
Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesdays
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
Shirley Barnes 6250 0558 sbarnes@bentleypark.com.au
SWANCARE CHARITY GOLF DAY
MAHJONG CLUB
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays
CEO’S COFFEE CLUB
Jim Figgins 6250 0470 fou43@hotmail.com
Everyone is welcome to our Handicraft Sale on Monday 11th November 2019 at 9am to 11.30am in the Auditorium. There will be a wide variety of bargains for all, including craft items, cards, gifts and many more items ideal for Christmas gifts.
When: 10am Thursday 17th October (3rd Thursday of each month)
When: 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Judith Mackintosh 9472 0717 judymack@wn.com.au Jenny Dawson 6250 0427 jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
HANDICRAFT
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.
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
month)
A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
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. The walks are free to join and are followed by tea and coffee and a chat. A great way to make new friends! Walk at your own pace. Some stride it out while others go along at a more leisurely pace or use walking frames.
When: 9:30am 15th October (3rd Tuesday of each
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship - Ph: 9361 4061 Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
BOOK CLUB
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP
The final Coffee morning for the year will be on November 19th, when Paul and Graham give us their summary of how the year has gone, and what we might look forward to around the village in 2020.
Contact: Doug Warnes - Ph: 6250 0581 M: 0403 002 916
Where: Auditorium
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We have had a variety of interesting speakers at the monthly Coffee Morning, and with updates from both Paul and Graham, the completion of the new Leisure Precinct feels very close. It will take some time for it to become fully operational, but the official opening and some activities should be happening before Christmas. So find your bathers (or buy a new pair!) and be ready to try out the new pool.
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Contact: Wendy Paull - Ph: 9470 1966
Where: The Riverton Bar and Grill, Riverton
The current Council Members have all agreed to renominate, and we are hoping that there will be several new nominations to bring new energy and ideas to the Council meetings. The VRAC look forward to introducing the 2019/20 Councillors to the October Coffee Morning gathering on the 15th of October!
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Cost: $5.00
When: PM every day. The time changes with the
seasons so leave your phone number with admin and I’ll contact you. Duration is around 45 minutes.
PONY CANASTA
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com
SUNSET WALKERS
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
When: 2pm Sunday 20th October
Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589
October 2019
Clubs & Groups
(email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549
Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY
OCTOBER EVENTS:
What’s On Guide
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799.
TAI CHI
When: Thursday 31st October. Meet at 9:45am.
Bus will leave at 10am, returning at approx. 11.30am.
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
Where: Meet in the foyer at Admin
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays
Bookings: Karen Parker - Ph: 6250 0010.
Where: Auditorium Contact: Tom Brazier - Ph: 6250 0496.
Contact: Ken Thurtell, President - Ph: 0409 296 105
Tony Ryder, Vice President - Ph: 0432 791 810
Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00.
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin building
When: 9:30am Mondays (9.15am if you want to try a more difficult dance)
Where: Auditorium Contact: Pam Hind (coach) - Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139 Cost: $1 entry for morning tea
Two hour session: $2.00.
ART GROUP BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE 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: 1st October (1st Tuesday of each month). Bus
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: 2nd floor Administration Building Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
POTTERY GROUP
leaves Adie Court 9.20am, leaves casino 2.30pm sharp.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Crown Casino
When: 9:00am Mondays
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning, Secretary - Ph 6250 0461
VISION IMPAIRED GROUP 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 28th October (4th Monday of the month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or
email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 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.
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuesdays after first having a cup of tea and chat
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building - Handicraft Room
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801