BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
The Bentley Park Social club invites all residents to two fantastic events upcoming in November! 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 on sale.
Our next function is our Christmas luncheon which will be held on Thursday 10th December at RAAFA Bullcreek at 12 noon. All details and list will be posted on the club notice board by Wednesday 3rd November till Monday 6th December, when numbers will be confirmed.
At last, the Gardens Interest Group will be getting together again. Our next topic will be about ‘Living Christmas Gifts’. Bring your ideas to share.
Please check the club noticeboard for change of day bowls to night bowls if weather gets too hot. A reminder that the Annual Club Fees are due.
Where: The Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Melbourne Cup Luncheon Join us for a fantastic day of horse racing, food, drinks and entertainment by John Perry! Please bring your own cup/ mug for any drinks you wish to consume.
When: Bus pickups from 10:00am, event at 10:30am – 2:00pm Tuesday 3rd November (Melbourne Cup Race shown at 12:00 noon)
When: 2:00pm Sunday 29th November Contact: Ellen Clair - Ph: 6250 0597 Noelene Barnes - Ph: 6250 0589
When: 1:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Jim Leavy - Ph: 6250 0555
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Reception – Ph: 6250 0000
ART GROUP
Cost: Ticket $10 each person, configurated in tables of 6
All residents are welcome. Our paintings can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
CHESS GROUP Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of Chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, “rusty” old players, experts all welcome.
What’s On Guide Clubs & Groups DARTS CLUB
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Tom Swallow – Ph: 6250 0503
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
When: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Friday 27th November
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
POOL TABLE CLUB
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in.
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
SINGALONG GROUP How can singing improve your health, well being, mental and emotional development? By joining the fortnightly Sing- a- Long group, that’s how! There is so much evidence to back this statement but to prove it to yourself come along and join the group who choose and sing a wealth of favourite songs in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. There are 25 residents who come along and select songs from the file of 50 songs. Why not give it a go?
When: 2:00pm – 4:15pm Monday 9th & 23rd November
(Fortnightly on a Monday)
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
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.
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
When: 10:30am Thursdays
COFFEE AND CATCH UP CLUB
Contact: Beverley Chisholm – Ph: 0414 253 466
An informal get together for people who haven’t been out much or people who would like to chat and relax with friendly folks. Make new friends or meet with old ones. All welcome! BYO cup if you would like a beverage.
BENTLEY PARK DINERS Come along and join us at this new venue! Entrée (choice of): Soup of the Day or Bruschetta
Dessert (choice of either): Brownie or Apple Pie
Contact: Dorothy Walker - Ph: 6363 6664 (Rowethorpe)
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.
RUMMYCUB
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 10th & 17th November
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
Where: Mt Henry Tavern, Manning Road
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Marion Hayman - Ph: 0409 667 794
Contact: Lorraine Pittaway - Ph: 6250 0425
If no answer please leave a message
Cost: $5 for bus + 2 course meal for $25 (pay both in cash as you board the bus)
When: 2:00pm Tuesdays and Fridays
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON October luncheon was a great success as entertainer Moira Scott had residents and committee up dancing. Our next luncheon will be on Friday the 6th of November. Entertainers will be ‘Flashback Duo’. We will be celebrating the Melbourne Cup, so ladies dust off your pretty hats and fascinators. Gentleman dust off that top hat and tails. Due to limited seating, bookings must be made.
When: 10:30am 6th November (1st Friday of the month) Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Lesley Foster - Ph: 6250 0590. If call is not
answered, please leave message & I will return your call
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, and an hour of entertainment followed by Afternoon Tea.
Our November Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th November which will be the AGM. Members and NonMembers are encouraged to join the Committee. Afternoon Tea will be provided, please bring your own cup/mug. Membership Fees for 2021 will be $5.00. Please place in an envelope with your name and address on the outside and bring to meeting.
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP When: 6:30pm Monday 9th & 23rd November (2nd & 4th Monday of the month)
(3rd Tuesday of each month)
Contact: VRAC MEMBERS Ellen Clair 6250 0597 ellensophia@gmail.com Judith Mackintosh 9472 0717 judymack@wn.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 Tom Swallow 6250 0503 tomlyn@iinet.net.au
When: 9:00am Mondays Contact: Mary Manning - Ph: 6250 0461
Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL (VRAC)
When: 9:30am Tuesday 17th November
We are pleased to join with two other groups to offer a Christmas Stall on 20th of November – more details in Christmas Stall section below.
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
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.
BYO cup, but sausage rolls and other treats will be available for morning tea!
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.
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge
VILLAGE EXERCISES
When: 9:30am Monday to Saturday Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
CHRISTMAS STALL Don’t miss this opportunity to tick some items off your Christmas shopping list in the comfort of the SwanCare village. Featuring the Pottery Club, Handicraft Group and more! Be sure you don’t miss it.
When: 1:00pm 27th November (4th Friday of each
Contact: Mary Manning – Ph: 6250 0461
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
SNOOKER CLUB Playing sessions have now started! For any further information please get into contact – all welcome!
When: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Mondays & Thursdays Where: The Club (first floor of the Leisure Centre) Cost: Members are reminded that the Club fee of $10 per annum is now due for year 2020-2021.
LINE DANCING It’s well known that dancing is the best exercise physically and for your brain and co-ordination as we get older and it’s lots of fun. All residents are welcome to join us and give it a try. We’re sure you will enjoy it and you can just go at your own pace.
When: 9:30am Mondays (9:15am if you want to try a more difficult dance)
Contact: Pam Hind (coach) – Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139 Cost: $1 to cover morning tea and other expenses (please bring your own cup)
When: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Saturday 21st November
Come and join us for 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. We are busy at present practising well known carols and songs for you to enjoy. Please join us for an upcoming free Christmas Carol Concert on Sunday 13 December 2020 from 2:00pm – 4:15pm in the Auditorium.
When: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
Contact: Phyl Leavy – Ph: 6250 0555
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuesdays, after first having a
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Contact: Maureen Wynmalen – Ph: 0421 423 833
Light supper, food, tea and coffee provided. Please bring your own cup as some COVID restrictions may still apply regarding seating and food.
Where: Auditorium
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Where: Outside Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
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: 1:30pm Tuesday 24th November
When: 1:00pm Fridays
Social Dance:
month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
When: 9:00am – 12:00pm Friday 20th November
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR 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.
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Contact: Peter Brunt - Ph: 9355 4767
POTTERY GROUP
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
Contact: Marie Grande – Ph: 0424 988 764
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
SWANCARE AUXILIARY
Contact: Nicky Dair - Ph: 6250 0553
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
The November Coffee Morning meeting will be the final gathering for 2020. As is our tradition the CEO, Graham Francis, will give us a review of the year and some forward plans for 2021. Before Graham’s talk, Dr Ute Hauck will present a short information session about the Curtin University Senior Citizens’ Partnership Program which is looking for new participants.
(Except public holidays)
(3rd Thursday of each month)
All patchworkers and quilters welcome.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
We are pleased to join with two other groups to offer a Christmas Stall on 20th of November – more details in Christmas Stall section below. Profits from the Handicraft stall will go towards our care facilities.
Contact: Jill Tilly – Ph: 9355 3850
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Liz Fasher – Ph: 0478 942 492
Our group has grown, but we still welcome new members on Monday afternoons. Remember that you can call in and see us if you need to buy an unexpected gift. We have coat hangers, handtowels, aprons, beanies, toys, and much more already made.
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
EMBROIDERY GROUP
When: 4:00pm Mondays
HANDICRAFT
We welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
Where: The Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
MAHJONG CLUB
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
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.
When: 12:30pm to 4:00pm Wednesdays
or two hour Friday usage $2.00.
BOOK CLUB
When: 10:00am Thursday 19th November
Admin Building. Friday meet Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Contact: Craig Hudson – Ph: 9362 2786
DUTCH CLUB
Where: Wednesday & Thursday - meet at Bentley Park
or David Hall - Ph: 6250 0566 (Bentley Park)
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Ashleigh Fitzgerald - Ph: 6250 0320
Mains (choice of): Snapper – Grilled/ Battered/Crumbed, Beef Sirloin 200g, Lemon Pepper Squid, Garlic Prawns, Chicken Parmigiana, Caesar Salad.
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Contact: Adrian Fishwick – Ph: 6250 0529
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
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! Due to COVID-19 procedures please BYO mug if you would like a hot beverage.
Where: Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
When: 2:00pm Thursdays
All welcome to enjoy the free concert
BYO paddle if you have one, otherwise some spares available. All welcome to have a go.
New players welcome – happy to teach you if unsure on the rules. Come and have a cuppa and a game!
Contact: Tony Ryder - Ph: 6250 0510
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
TABLE TENNIS GROUP
Basic Tuition for sending and receiving emails, how to search the web, printing etc. Instruction is given on the equipment supplied by the Computer Club.
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
When: 9:00am Tuesdays and Fridays
Contact: Harry Williams – Ph: 6250 0876
PONY CANASTA
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
TOVP Brass Band
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
COMPUTER CLUB
New players always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening.
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
November 2020
cup of tea and chat
Where: Auditorium
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
Where: Auditorium Contact: Sue Lewis - Ph: 6250 0850 Cost: $2.00
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS The November movie is Fiddler on the Roof. Set in prerevolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant contends with marrying off three of his daughters while growing antisemitic sentiment threatens his village. 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 13th November (2nd Friday each month) Where: Auditorium Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au (email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549 Cost: $5.00