What’s On Guide
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
RUMMYCUB
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
There will not be a meeting in March.
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
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.
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuesdays after first having a
Clubs & Groups
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
DARTS CLUB
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
New players always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening.
ART GROUP
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
All residents are welcome. Our paintings can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Our next meeting will be learning about native and honey bees in our new venue the Swan Centre. Bring your questions and knowledge to share!
Contact: Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597 or Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589
WRITING CLUB Join us for a morning of writing! Ensure you bring all of your writing essentials including notepad, pen, and imagination.
When: 10:00am–12:00pm on 4th & 18th March (every second Wednesday)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Charlie Joseph via Reception
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.
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
cup of tea and chat
Dinner set menu $25 pp Mains • Battered fish & chips • Chicken schnitzel served with chips, salad & your choice of sauce • Grilled barramundi served with chips, salad, tartare sauce & a lemon wedge (GFO) • Chicken parmigiana - chicken schnitzel topped with napoli sauce & cheese, served with chips & salad • Graziers rumps 150 g with salad, chips & your choice of sauce • Spinach & feta quiche served with chef’s salad • Seafood basket - fish, crumbed prawns, crumbed calamari, scallop, crab stick, served with chips & salad Dessert • Sticky date pudding • Chocolate pudding with cream • Tea & coffee station
When: 9:00am Tuesdays and Fridays Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
Pottery is a great hobby for those who like using their hands and getting creative. Everyone welcome.
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461
Contact: Dorothy Walker - Ph: 6363 6664 (Rowethorpe)
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 3rd & 10th March Where: Gosnells Hotel
When: 7:00pm 6th March (1st Friday of each month)
Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please leave a message
Where: Auditorium
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON The March luncheon will be on Friday 6th March with the “Heart and Soul” entertainers. We will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day so remember to wear something green!
Cost: $5 for bus (pay as you board) + cash for dinner
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS
Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
Bookings can be made on the day for the following month or by phoning Lesley or Pam. If your call is not answered, please leave a message and your phone number and we will return your call. We look forward to seeing you.
The VRAC speaker for the March 17th Coffee Morning will be Mick Harrison, who will talk about the new maintenance request system. We are also hoping that Ashleigh can give us a Leisure Centre update and Adrian from Curtin can talk about fitness programs.
March 12th will be our first social lunch day and 21st March will be our first gala day. As we do not currently have an official notice board, information of both functions will be placed on the notice board at the administration foyer and at the club rooms at the rink.
When: 10:30am 6th March (1st Friday of the month)
When: 9:30am 17th March (3rd Tuesday of each month)
Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium
All residents are welcome to join us to try your hand at lawn bowls!
Cost: $15 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles, fish & chips served with a fresh garden salad & an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Bookings: Lesley Foster – Ph: 6250 0590 or Pam Hind – Ph: 0431 102 103
The VRAC has also re-instated the extra longer-session talks and the first will be on Friday 13th March, when a speaker from the Town of Victoria Park will talk about Art and the Town of Victoria Park. These extra talks will be at the Swan Centre.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
A new era is about to come to fruition for the Handicraft Group. By the time residents receive the March activities Calendar the group will have been relocated to the Leisure Precinct. Many wonderful memories and friendships have been formed since the group commenced some 50 years ago. The craft group hold two fair days annually and all the monies raised from these events goes towards the care facilities. We hope to continue with these after the move.
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
New members are welcome to join us, hopefully with new ideas and help build the range of articles made by the group. A change of venue and a charge of articles made, hoping to build the handicraft group to its former days.
PONY CANASTA
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays (except public
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin Building
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship - Ph: 9361 4061
holidays)
Contacts: Jill Tilly Ph: 0458 576 758 Sylvia Walton Ph: 9361 2630 Jean Sutcliffe Ph: 9355 4998 Fran Williams Ph: 6250 0562
BOOK CLUB
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
A book club has been established within the Village and we welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
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: 10:00am Thursday 19th March
We had a successful Christmas show, everyone enjoyed it and were all in good voice! Now to start a new year! New voices very welcome.
(3rd Thursday of each month)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
Contact: Maxine Richter - Ph: 0429 339 002
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
April’s entertainer will be Paul Robinson. We will be having an early Easter celebration so plenty of time to get those “Easter Bonnets” ready.
Contact: Doug Warnes - Ph: 6250 0581 M: 0403 002 916
HANDICRAFT
When: 9:00am Mondays
Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
or David Hall Ph: 6250 0566 (Bentley Park)
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
Admin Building. Friday meet Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
Where: Wednesday & Thursday - meet at Bentley Park
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
POTTERY GROUP
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 a seat as soon as possible as I need to let the restaurant and drivers know.
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
When: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesday Where: Auditorium
COMPUTER CLUB
When: 6:30pm Monday 9th & 23rd March
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.
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
When: 6.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
BINGO CLUB
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building
Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green
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.
Contact: Ken Thurtell - Ph: 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder - Ph: 0432 791 810
Contacts: Jim Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555 Chris Simms - Ph: 0419 963 395 Jim Figgins - Ph: 6250 0470
When: 9:30am Friday 13th March
Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00.
Two hour session: $2.00.
Where: Swan Centre
ROBIN’S ART CLASSES
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
Join the CEO for a morning coffee and cake. Please call Karen Parker to register. Limited numbers so get in quick!
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
Come and learn some tricks of the trade. Bring along a pencil and paper, as well as watercolours (if you have any).
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.
When: Thursday 12th March. Meet at 9:45am Where: Meet in the foyer at Admin Bookings: To secure your seat contact Karen on 6250 0010 – limited numbers so get in quick!
CHESS Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of Chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, “rusty” old players, experts all welcome. Anyone interested in forming a chess group please get into contact!
Contact: Tom Swallow – Ph: 6250 0503
GIRL GUIDES When: 10:00am Thursday 5th March (1st Wednesday of the month)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425.
If no answer please leave a message
LINE DANCING We will still be having Line Dancing on March 2nd even though it is a public holiday. Come along and practice for St. Patrick’s Day, always a good fun evening. Everyone welcome, even if you can’t come every week, just come when you can, even if you just want to watch and join in the odd dances.
When: 10:00am - 12:00 noon Wednesdays (except 1st Wed of each month)
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
VILLAGE EXERCISES
Contact: Robin Hollier - Ph: 0408 920 225
SOCIAL CLUB CONCERT
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with Heel & Toe band.
When: 9:30am Monday to Saturday
When: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 17th March
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
Contact: Harry Williams - Ph: 6250 0876
When: 9:30am Mondays (9.15am if you want to try a
TAI CHI
Where: Auditorium
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
more difficult dance)
Contact: Pam Hind (coach) - Ph: 0431 102 103
or 9470 4139
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays
Cost: $1 entry to cover morning tea and other expenses.
Where: Auditorium Contact: Tom Brazier - Ph: 6250 0496
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Where: Auditorium Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa.
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
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 27th March (4th Friday of the month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
MAHJONG CLUB Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 1:00pm Fridays Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris - Ph 6250 0561 Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
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
CEO’S COFFEE CLUB
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 Barry Williams 6250 0568
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
All patch workers and quilters welcome. (2nd & 4th Monday of the month)
March 2020
When: 3rd March (1st Tuesday of each month). Bus
leaves Adie Court 9.20am, leaves casino 2.30pm sharp.
Where: Crown Casino Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
BENTLEY PARK SHOW 2020 It’s time to start planning again for the Bentley Park Show 2020!
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Peter Brunt - Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY The March meeting of the Kingia/Tandara/Waminda Auxilliary will have a speaker, Dorothy James, who will be telling us how to turn “Can’t” into “Can” – should be very interesting. The first outing for the year is on Thursday April 23rd. We are going to RAAFA Bull Creek and the cost is $30 per head. All welcome – names to be given to Lesley on 6250 0590 or myself.
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 24th March (4th Tuesday of the month)
Where: Auditorium
When: 9.30am Wednesday 11th March (2nd Wednesday each month)
Contact: Phyl Leavy – Ph: 6250 0555 or Lesley Foster – Ph: 6250 0590
Where: Handicraft Room, Admin Building
Cost: Yearly fees of $10 are due - please place in an
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
envelope with name and receipts will be issued later.