ROBIN’S ART CLASSES
CEO’S COFFEE CLUB
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
Bring pencils, eraser, paint and paper. Every Wednesday
Join the CEO for a morning coffee and cake. Please call Karen Parker to register. Limited numbers so get in quick!
No December and January outing – back in Feb.
starting 29th January 2020 10am-12pm.
Contact: Robin - Ph: 0408 920 225
When: Friday 6th December. Meet at 9:45am. Where: Meet in the foyer at Admin Bookings: To secure your seat contact Karen on
POTTERY GROUP Pottery is a great hobby for those who like using their hands and getting creative. Everyone welcome.
When: 9:00am Mondays. Christmas break 17th Dec to 5th Jan - Resumes 6th Jan
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461
GIRL GUIDES When: Meeting Sophia’s 4th December.
No meeting in January
Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please leave a message
6250 0010 – limited numbers so get in quick!
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY The last meeting for the year was in November. The committee will be working during the break to organise speakers and outings for 2020 so if anyone has an idea to put forward please contact one of the committee. The first meeting of the New Year will be held in the Auditorium on Tuesday 25th February at 2pm so mark your calendars. The Committee would like to wish all members and residents a happy, healthy and restful break over the festive season and hope to see you all next year.
Contact: Phyl Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555
RUMMYCUB WRITING CLUB Expression of interest sought for people to join in creative writing sessions.
Contact: Charlie Joseph via reception
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Christmas break 24th & 26th Dec
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin Building
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. Christmas break 18th Dec to 6th Jan - Resumes 7th Jan
Where: 2nd floor Admin Building - Handicraft Room
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
When: 7:00pm 6th December (1st Friday of each month) Where: Auditorium Contact: Maxine Richter - Ph: 0429 339 002
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS 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. December movie will be ‘White Christmas’ starring Bill Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera Ellen. 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!
When: 6:30pm 13th December (2nd Friday of each
month)
On Monday the 18th November the club returned to our ‘new’ rink and commenced night bowls for the summer season. There was a good rollup of members who enjoyed a very pleasant evening weather wise while they adjusted to the new surface. The official opening of our new home will be on Wednesday 4th December commencing at 2:00pm with a game of bowls followed by afternoon tea and the official opening. All members of the Swan Village Bowling Club and the Bentley Bowling Club are invited to join us. Members are reminded to purchase their tee shirts in time to wear them for the opening. The club is now reimbursing members for each tee shirt they purchase. It would be great to see us all in uniform on this special day! As we have just had our Christmas luncheon at the RAFFA, our next outing will be early in 2020 so keep watch on the notice board for details. A very merry Christmas and happy and healthy New Year to all from the committee and myself.
When: 6.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. No bowling will be held on Public Holidays
Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Jim Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555
at 1:15pm Wednesdays. Christmas break 19th Dec to 7th Jan - Resumes 8th Jan
Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
Contact: Tom Brazier - Ph: 6250 0496
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
HANDICRAFT
PONY CANASTA New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa.
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
We thank you for your continued support to raise over $850. We once again come to the end of the year and look forward to moving to the new leisure centre next year.
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
There will be no meetings in December - Resumes 3rd February 2020.
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin Building
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays. Christmas
Contact: Wendy Paull - Ph: 9470 1966
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship - Ph: 9361 4061
We will not have a meeting in December/Jan so look forward to seeing you next year in our new venue when we have finalised the new meeting dates.
Contact: Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597 Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589
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. 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. walking 25/26/27 Dec and 1 Jan - Resumes 2nd Jan
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)
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON Bookings can be made on the day for the following month or by phoning Lesley on 6250 0590. See you in the Auditorium in December!
When: 10:30am 6th December (1st Friday of the month). No January date.
Where: Auditorium Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
fish & chips served with a fresh garden salad & an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
When: 2:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 5th December
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
Contact: SwanCare Reception Ph: 6250 0000
SwanCare Allsorts Choir
When: 2:00pm-5:00pm 15th December
break from 24th Dec to 5th Jan - resuming 6th Jan
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft Contact: Doug Warnes - Ph: 6250 0581 M: 0403 002 916
BOOK CLUB A book club has been established within the Village and we welcome new members. No sessions in December and January.
Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR 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.
When: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesdays. Christmas break from 18th Dec to 3rd Feb - Resumes Tuesday 4th Feb
MAHJONG CLUB Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 1:00pm Fridays. Christmas break 21st Dec to
Where: Auditorium
9th Jan - Resumes 10th Jan
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin Building Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris - Ph 6250 0561
COMPUTER CLUB
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays. Christmas break
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays. Christmas break
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin Building
16th December Christmas windup at Akora. Christmas break 17th Dec to 12th Jan - Resumes 13th Jan
Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
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. To book the bus call Laurie on 6250 0477.
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays Christmas break 20th Dec to 8th Jan - Resumes 9th Jan Where: Auditorium Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
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: 9:30am Monday to Friday. Christmas break 24th
21st Dec to 9th Jan - Resumes 10th Jan
Contact: Ken Thurtell - Ph: 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder - Ph: 0432 791 810 Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00. Two hour session: $2.00.
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.
New Year’s Eve Concert
When: 8:00pm-12:15am 31st December
Contact: Ken Powers via reception
Contact: Peter Brunt - Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
LINE DANCING Another year nearly finished - where did it go? Our last session for the year and break up party will be 16th December with the later start of 10.30am. We only have a short break. Christmas and New Year best wishes and blessings to all.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9.15am if you want to try a
more difficult dance). Christmas break 17th Dec to 5th Jan - Resumes 6th Jan
Contact: Pam Hind (coach) - Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Cost: $1 entry for morning tea
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.
Expressions of interest sought for people to participate in leisurely games. Good strength and balance required.
13th Dec to 15th Jan - Resumes 16th Jan
Where: Crown Casino
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin Building
Contact: Harry Williams - Ph: 6250 0876
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
leaves Adie Court 9.20am, leaves casino 2.30pm sharp
VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
When: 3rd December (1st Tuesday of each month). Bus
to 26th Dec and 1st Jan
DISC BOWLS
Contact: Harry Williams - Ph: 6250 0876
break from 19th Dec to Jan 8th - Resumes 9th Jan
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
When: 6:30pm Monday 9th December.
Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays. Christmas
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 use. Our facilitators are trained to assist.
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
BINGO CLUB
Where: Auditorium
DECEMBER EVENTS:
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
Bookings: Frankie - Ph: 0468 516 288
The theme is “We have a little Cash to say thank you to our Volunteers” (Johnny Cash tribute show).
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin Building
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Not
No meeting in December.
The Social Club Committee has a busy period ahead leading to the end of the year! We hope to see you there!
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays
Cost: $5.00
SWANCARE SOCIAL CLUB COMMITTEE
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
New players always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening. Please be there by 6.00pm for 6.15pm start.
There will be an afternoon tea held in the Auditorium on Thursday 5th December, International Volunteers Day, to acknowledge and thank our SwanCare Volunteers.
Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com 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
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
DARTS CLUB
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS DAY
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
TAI CHI
The Gardens Interest Group would like thank all who attended our meetings this year and wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
(email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549
Clubs & Groups
December 2019
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
Where: Auditorium
Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please leave a message
What’s On Guide
No December or January meeting at this stage. Resumes 24th Feb (4th Monday).
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
ART GROUP All residents are welcome. Our paintings can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
When: 9:00am Tuesdays and Fridays. Christmas break from 14th Dec to 30th Jan - Resumes 31st Jan
Where: 2nd floor Admin Building Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580