SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
EMBROIDERY GROUP
The recent AGM endorsed a new committee of: Jim Leavy as president, Angie Wieman as vice president, Chris Simms as secretary, Jim Figgins as treasurer and committee members Heather Williams, Beth Tas, Barry Williams, Cecil Cahill, Dave Newlan and Len Bell.
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!
During September we farewelled Tom and Nancy Brazier from the club. Tom has been a committee member for many years, serving as president on several occasions. Nancy also served the committee for many years, several as secretary. The club wishes them the very best for their future! There will be a member’s only sausage sizzle on Wednesday 21st October. Details of future events will be posted on the club notice board closer to the relevant dates. A reminder that annual club fees are now due.
When: 1.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Chris Simms – Ph: 9472 4497
RUMMYCUB Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
Due to COVID-19 procedures please BYO mug if you would like a hot beverage.
The guest speaker for the October Coffee Morning will be Tessa Jupp. Tessa is from the Polio Clinic WA, and the topic will be ‘Old solutions to New health problems’. She will give us some information on Polio, and then talk about various easy solutions to minor health problems.
When: 10:30am Thursdays
When: 9.30am Tuesday 20th October
DARTS CLUB
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
New players always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Beverley Chisholm – Ph: 0414 253 466
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP 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: Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589 Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597
(3rd Tuesday of each month)
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS 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
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Charlie Joseph via Reception
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB The Bentley park Social club invites all residents to two fantastic events upcoming in October! Due to restrictions there is a limit of 100 tickets per event. Kiosk will be open for purchase of nibbles and Raffle tickets will be one sale.
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
Bring your art supplies and join in the fun!
Quiz Night Join in on the fun with quiz master Patricia Wadsworth. Enter by yourself and make some friends on the night or with your own table of 4 people.
Mains: Fish and Chips (Battered or Grilled) with sides, Chicken Schnitzel with sides, Rump Steak with sides.
When: 10:00am–12pm Wednesday 14th & 21st & 28th
When: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday 3rd October
Dessert: Carrot Cake or Chocolate Mud Cake.
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
Tea & coffee station included.
Contact: Robin Hollier - Ph: 0408 920 225
ROBIN’S ART CLASSES
October
Bus will leave village at 5.30pm and return when all have finished eating and socializing.
CHESS GROUP
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
WA Mandolin Orchestra (WAMO)
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 13th & 20th October Where: High Wycombe Tavern, Kalamunda Road
When: 2:00pm Thursdays
A Mandolin orchestra comprises of instruments from the plucked string family - primarily mandolins, mandolas, guitars and bass guitars. Join us for a spellbinding and exhilarating musical journey that we can enjoy as a community.
Contact: Lorraine - Ph: 6250 0425
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
When: 2:00pm – 4:15pm Sunday 18th October
Contact: Tom Swallow – Ph: 6250 0503
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Cost: $5 for bus (pay as your board) + $25 cash for
GIRL GUIDES 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: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
Burswood/Bentley Trefoil welcomes Girl Guides to join in the conversation and events.
When: 10:00am Wednesday 7th October (1st Wednesday of the Month)
Where: The Pavilion, Leisure Precinct Contact: Lorraine Pittaway – Ph: 6250 0425 (if no
answer please leave a message)
Cost: Free
CARE CENTRES AUXILIARY The auxiliary will resume this month with the meeting being held in the auditorium and followed by a Fashion Parade from Kings Park Fashions. Here is your chance to check out the Spring/Summer fashions without having to go to the large shopping centres. Afternoon tea will be provided but please bring your own cup or mug. November 24th is the AGM and members and nonmembers are encouraged to join the committee.
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP
COFFEE AND CATCH UP CLUB
When: 1.30pm Tuesday 27th October
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.
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!
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Contact: Marie Grande – Ph: 0424 988 764
When: 2:00pm Tuesdays and Fridays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
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)
TABLE TENNIS GROUP
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft Contact: Adrian Fishwick – Ph: 6250 0529
BOOK CLUB We welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
When: 10:00am Thursday 15th October (3rd Thursday of each month)
Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP All patchworkers and quilters welcome.
When: 6.30pm Monday 12th & 26th October (2nd & 4th Monday of the month)
Where: Reading Room, Leisure Precinct 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 Do you want to improve your fitness, balance and coordination with a gentle fun exercise? Why not give Line Dancing a try? I demonstrate and we “walk through” all the dances or you can just watch and join us for morning tea. We’re a very friendly group and welcome new people.
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 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
Social Evening: The September dance was a fun evening enjoyed by all. Thanks to all who came and to Pam and all the helpers who make the evening possible. More details to follow for our next dance!
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: 6.30pm to 9.00pm Saturday 21st November
When: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays
Contact: Sue Lewis - Ph: 6250 0850
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Cost: $2.00 Light supper of pre packaged food.
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE
BINGO CLUB
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!
Unfortunately, due to current restrictions on outside visitors we will not be re-starting Bingo in 2020. We will reassess in the New Year and keep you informed about recommencement dates once we have one. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
Where: Auditorium
Bring your own cup. Tea/coffee supplied
POTTERY GROUP 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 Contact: Mary Manning - Ph 6250 0461
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun! 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.
per annum is now due for year 2020-2021.
Contact: Tony Ryder - Ph: 0432 791 810
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
VILLAGE EXERCISES
Contact: Peter Brunt - Ph: 9355 4767
Where: Auditorium Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
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
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
POOL TABLE CLUB
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
When: 12:30pm to 4:00pm Wednesdays
Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in.
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
The October movie is a musical starring Danny Kaye, called ‘The 5 Pennies’.
When: 2:00pm – 4:15pm Monday 12th & 26th October
Brush off those Dutch language cobwebs and come along for a chat. Whether you would like to learn more or reminisce on the older times, all are welcome.
Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
Cost: Members are reminded that the Club fee of $10
Where: The Club (first floor of the Leisure Centre)
New players welcome – happy to teach you if unsure on the rules. Come and have a cuppa and a game!
Contact: Craig Hudson – Ph: 9362 2786
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
When: 12:30pm – 3.30pm Mondays & Thursdays
When: 9:30am Monday to Saturday
A casual sing along group for those who want to have a laugh and a cuppa. Come along to join in the fun – all welcome! Once maximum numbers are reached we will make multiple sessions available, so that all those who would like to join can.
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Playing sessions have now started! For any further information please get into contact – all welcome!
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
SINGALONG GROUP
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
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.
PONY CANASTA
Contact: Phyl Leavy – Ph: 6250 0555
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
(Fortnightly on a Monday)
SNOOKER CLUB
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
October 2020
COMPUTER CLUB
Where: The Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
BYO paddle if you have one, otherwise some spares available. All welcome to have a go.
Contact: Ashleigh Fitzgerald - Ph: 6250 0320
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
dinner
ART GROUP
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
Cost: $5.00 per head
Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of Chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, “rusty” old players, experts all welcome.
If no answer please leave a message
Clubs & Groups
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE Course has now finished for 2020 – thank you to those who participated. New course starting February 2021, please register your interest.
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.
What’s On Guide
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL (VRAC)
THE DUTCH CLUB
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 23rd October (4th Friday of each month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
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
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 9th October (2nd Friday of each month) Where: Auditorium
When: 2:00pm Mondays (except Public Holidays)
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Maureen Wynmalen – Ph: 0421 423 833
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au (email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
Cost: $5.00
Contact: Liz Fasher – Ph: 0478 942 492
email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au