WHAT’S ON GUIDE
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Please note that all activities in the What’s On Guide are subject to change due to COVID-19 regulations.
Our September Coffee Morning guest speaker will be police sergeant Leonie James, Community Engagement Coordinator. She is keen to get to know residents, so come with lots of questions.
When: 9.30am Tuesday 15th September
RUMMYCUB Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS The September movie is Bran Nue Dae. A charming new West Australian-based, musical-comedy starring Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush. A feature film adaptation of the 1990 stage musical, the film tells the story of the coming of age of an Aboriginal Australian teenager on a road trip in the late 1960s. 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! Any children under 16 will not be charged.
When: 6:30pm 11th September (2nd Friday of each
month)
Where: Auditorium Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
(email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549
Cost: $5.00
BENTLEY PARK DINERS Mains: Fish and chips, Chicken schnitzel with chips, Rump steak with chips. Dessert: Sticky date pudding, Pavlova. Tea & coffee station included. 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. Please book seat as soon as possible as I need to let the Restaurant and drivers know. Come along and join us!
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 8th & 15th September
Cost: $5 for bus (pay as your board) + cash for dinner
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
Where: Auditorium
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS
Contact: Beverley Chisholm – Ph: 0414 253 466
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 6.15pm for 6.30pm start.
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 Pam Hind 9470 4139 pamelajh310@gmail.com Barry Williams 6250 0562 bf.williams@bentleypark.com.au Adrian Fishwick 6250 0529 aj_mkfishwick@bentleypark.com.au
Nibbles and water will be provided. Kiosk will be open for purchase of ice-creams, chocolates etc. Raffle tickets will also be on sale.
When: 2pm - 4.30pm Sunday 13th September
or David Hall - Ph: 6250 0566 (Bentley Park)
When: 2:00pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Tom Swallow – Ph: 6250 0503
COFFEE AND CATCH UP CLUB An informal get together for people who haven’t be out much or people who would like to chat and relax with friendly folks. Make new friends or meet with old ones. All welcome!
When: 2:00pm Tuesdays and Fridays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
TABLE TENNIS GROUP
September (Wednesday Fortnightly)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre Contact: Robin Hollier - Ph: 0408 920 225
September 2020
COMPUTER CLUB
SNOOKER CLUB
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.
Playing sessions have now started! For any further information please get into contact – all welcome!
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
Cost: Members are reminded that the Club fee of $10
Where: Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
BINGO CLUB
Where: The Club (first floor of the Leisure Centre) Contact: Peter Brunt - Ph: 9355 4767 per annum is now due for year 2020-2021.
Contact: Tony Ryder - Ph: 0432 791 810 Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00. Two hour session: $2.00.
HANDICRAFT Handicraft now has a new home in the Activity Room, ground floor of the Leisure Centre. We would love to see any new people who wish to come and bring their knowledge of craft - everyone is very welcome to join us.
LINE DANCING Line Dancing is back in the Auditorium! Everyone is welcome to give it a try, you can just do the dances you want to. I demonstrate and “walk through” each dance first, depending on your ability you can even do them sitting in a chair, or just watch and join us for morning tea.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9.15am if you want to try a more difficult dance)
Where: Auditorium
Special thanks to Ashleigh for her assistance in moving everything from our old room.
Contact: Pam Hind (coach) - Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
Cost: $1 entry to cover morning tea and other expenses
(Except public holidays)
(please bring your own cup)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Jill Tilly – Ph: 9355 3850
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: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays Where: Auditorium
Social Evening: Due to COVID restrictions this evening will be mainly line dancing and novelty dances. No partner dances are allowed.
When: Saturday September 19th 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Where: Auditorium Contact: Sue Lewis - Ph: 6250 0850 Cost: Cost: $2.00 Light supper of pre packaged food. Bring your own cup. Tea/coffee supplied
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
(2nd & 4th Monday of the month)
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
When: 12:30pm – 3.30pm Mondays & Thursdays
POTTERY GROUP BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and current restrictions on SwanCare buses we will not be re-starting Casino Royale just yet. We will keep you informed about recommencement dates. Thank you for understanding!
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Pottery is a great hobby for those who like using their hands and getting creative. Unfortunately for the time being we are not accepting new members – we will advise in What’s On Guide when back open for nominations.
When: 9:00am Mondays Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and current restrictions on outside visitors we will not be re-starting Bingo just yet. We will keep you informed about recommencement dates. Thank you for understanding!
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461
When: 6pm – 9pm Thursdays
VILLAGE EXERCISES
Where: Auditorium
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: The Club, Leisure Precinct
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.
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuesdays after first having a
NEW: POOL TABLE CLUB
When: 9:30am Monday to Saturday
Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
New players welcome – happy to teach you if unsure on the rules. Come and have a cuppa and a game!
Contact: Ashleigh Fitzgerald - Ph: 6250 0320
When: 6pm – 9pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
ROBIN’S ART CLASSES When: 10:00am–12pm Wednesday 9th & 23rd
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
BYO paddle if you have one, otherwise some spares available. All welcome to have a go.
Contact: Craig Hudson – Ph: 9362 2786
Bring pencils, eraser, paint and paper.
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP When: 6.30pm Monday 14th & 28th September
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
Contact: Charlie Joseph via Reception
Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
(1st Wednesday of the Month)
Contact: Marie Grande – Ph: 0424 988 764
WRITING CLUB
A book club has been established within the Village and we welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
Where: The Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
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Contact: Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589 Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597
BOOK CLUB
Burswood/Bentley Trefoil welcomes Girl Guides to join in the conversation and events.
Contact: Lorraine Pittaway – Ph: 6250 0425 (if no
Due to various commitments, we will not be meeting until November. In our November meeting we will share ideas about making living Christmas gifts.
Contact: Adrian Fishwick – Ph: 6250 0529
(3rd Thursday of each month)
Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
Contact: Phyl Leavy – Ph: 6250 0555
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
GIRL GUIDES
Where: The Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
The AGM will be held in November and the committee invite anyone who wishes to join. We are a friendly group and would like to see some new faces.
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
When: 10am Thursday 17th September
Where: Auditorium
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
Contact: Dorothy Walker - Ph: 6363 6664 (Rowethorpe)
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
When: 10:00am Wednesday 2nd September
As long as things stay the same the Auxilliary will resume on Tuesday 27th October with a fashion showing from Kings Park Fashions. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
Contact: Lesley Foster - Ph: 6250 0590
Doors open at 1.30pm. Bus will pick-up from 1.30pm and return after the event finishes
SWAN CARE CENTRES AUXILIARY
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
The Bentley Park Social Club invites all residents to attend a concert with E Sharp Jazz Band. The band plays all types of jazz, and the female vocalist will entertain us with great jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, and several others. Due to restrictions there is a limit of 100 free tickets that can be collected in the Auditorium on Tuesday 8th September between 9am and 10am and afterwards from Administration (if available).
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
Keep well and safe.
Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of Chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, “rusty” old players, experts all welcome.
September (Wednesdays fortnightly)
Admin Building. Friday meet Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
Fish and Chips will not re-commence until such time as COVID-19 restrictions deem it safe for all residents of SwanCare. As soon as restrictions are lifted, a flyer will be circulated advising the date of the next luncheon.
CHESS GROUP
When: 10.00am–12pm Wednesday 2nd, 16th & 30th
Where: Wednesday & Thursday - meet at Bentley Park
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Clubs & Groups DARTS CLUB
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
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.
Due to COVID-19 procedures please BYO mug if you would like a hot beverage.
When: 10:30am Thursdays
Creative Writing Course is currently in term. New course starting 2021, please register your interest.
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP
Meet up by the fire and work on your creative projects with some sociable chatter. Please bring your own materials for embroidery, knitting, other creative projects. All welcome!
(3rd Tuesday of each month)
Where: Bentley Hotel, Albany Hwy Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please leave a message
What’s On Guide
EMBROIDERY GROUP
NEW: SINGALONG GROUP Are you interested in joining a fun, casual Singalong Group? We plan to get together to have a laugh, a drink and a song at a time that works for everyone. If you are interested, please express your interest.
Contact: Harry Williams - Ph: 6250 0876
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
cup of tea and chat
PONY CANASTA
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
The month of September heralds the start of spring and the month of the club’s AGM,which will be
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
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.
MAHJONG CLUB
When: 1:00pm 25th September (4th Friday of each
When: 1:00pm Fridays
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
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
When: 12:30pm to 4:00pm Wednesdays Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
held on Thursday 10th September at 10am in the Bowling Pavilion. All members are encouraged to attend.Nomination forms for committee positions are still available for those members wanting to join the committee. Attendances at bowls has been very good despite the inclement weather.
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
The club has not yet planned our next outing. Members are reminded to watch the pavilion “noticeboard” for all coming events.
Contact: Maureen Wynmalen – Ph: 0421 423 833
When: 1.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Jim Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555