SWANCARE AUXILIARY
RUMMYCUB
EMBROIDERY GROUP
We have a guest speaker each month and follow up with afternoon tea for a gold coin donation.
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
New members are always welcome - annual membership is $5. Please put in an envelope with your name and address on the front. Visitors are welcome on payment of $2.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Work on your creative projects with some sociable chatter. Please bring your own materials for embroidery, knitting, other creative projects. All welcome! Please BYO mug if you’d like a hot beverage.
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Leslie Foster – Ph: 6250 0590
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: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Maureen Grickage – Ph: 6250 0580
CHESS GROUP Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of Chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, “rusty” old players, and experts all welcome.
When: 2:00pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Tom Swallow – Ph: 6250 0503
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 morning. 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: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Where: Wednesday & Thursday - meet at Bentley Park Admin Building. Friday meet Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
MAHJONG CLUB
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
New players welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening.
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun!
Never played it? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guaranteed guidance!
Contact: Beverley Chisholm – Ph: 0414 253 466
When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
When: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fridays
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Where: Auditorium
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Thelma Chilton - Ph: 6250 0574
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
Contact: Maureen Wynmalen – Ph: 0421 423 833
Contact: Marion Hayman – Ph: 0409 667 794
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
St. Patrick’s Day lunch will be held on Friday 5th March. The entertainer will be the delightful Patrick O’Hooligan. Due to social distancing, seating is limited. Bookings must be made.
When: 10:30am Friday 5th February Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
BENTLEY PARK SHOW COMMITTEE The Bentley Park Show AGM will be held in February. Meeting will include election of committee members and planning will start after members have been established.
Where: Handicraft Room, Admin Building Contact: Maureen Grickage – Ph: 6250 0580
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
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.
Contact: Adrian Fishwick – Ph: 6250 0529
When: 1:00pm 26th February (4th Friday of each
When: 9:30am Wednesday 10th February
2 Course Meal for $21 pp Mains: Lambs Fry, Scotch Fillet 150g, Calamari Salad, Fish and Chips, Seafood Basket Dessert: Chocolate Pudding and Sticky Date Pudding
Let’s talk European wasps! Presenter: Cather Webb, Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development.
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: 5:30pm Tuesday 9th & 16th February
Catherine works in post-border biosecurity and ran the European wasp surveillance & eradication program for the last 3 years. Learn about the success of the program, where wasps have been detected and how to recognise them from other common look-alikes.
If no answer please leave a message
When: 2:00pm Sunday 21st February
Cost: $5 for bus (pay as you board) + cash for dinner
Contact: Lorraine – Ph: 6250 0425.
ROBIN’S ART CLASSES
(2nd & 4th Monday of the month)
Cost: Gold coin donation - includes afternoon tea.
Bring pencils, eraser, paint and paper.
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday 10th & 24th
Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or
February (Wednesday Fortnightly)
TABLE TENNIS GROUP
Contact: Robin Hollier - Ph: 0408 920 225
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.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Light supper, tea and coffee provided. Please bring your own cup. Door prizes. Ballroom, line, novelty and fun dances.
Contact: Ashleigh Fitzgerald – Ph: 6250 0320
Where: The Reading Room, Leisure Precinct
COFFEE AND CATCH UP CLUB 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 hot beverage.
When: 2:00pm Tuesdays and Fridays
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Welcome to all residents to 2021, and may everyone have a happy and healthy year.
Contact: Craig Hudson – Ph: 9362 2786
When: 6:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
DUTCH CLUB 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.
COMPUTER CLUB 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: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays. Where: Computer Lab, Mavis Cleaver Court Contact: Tony Ryder - Ph: 6250 0510 Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00 or two hour Friday usage $2.00.
HANDICRAFT The Handicraft Group has continued to meet on all Monday afternoons in December and January. Our main aim is to build up a supply of handmade items for future stalls - the profits of which go towards purchasing things for the care facilities at SwanCare. However, we were asked to help out with 2 outside projects. In December members made a large number of blankets for the Dog Refuge and in January we were busy knitting over 60 squares for the Orana Primary School’s project of creating a ‘calming tree’ where children could unwind.
Everyone welcome. You don’t have to dance, just come along for the music and a chat.
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
Contact: Jill Tilly – Ph: 9355 3850
Our next offering is Thoroughly Modern Millie, starring Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing and James Fox. Millie Dillmount comes to town in the roaring twenties to encounter flappers, sexuality, and white slavers.
POTTERY GROUP
When: 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Doors open 6.00pm.
Cost: Door entry $2.00
When: 9:30am Monday to Saturday
Our first Coffee Morning for 2021 will be on Tuesday Feb 16th at 9.30am, in the Auditorium. We will have Ashleigh to talk about plans for Leisure Centre activities, followed by Graham who will give us an overview of plans for Bentley Park Village and the SwanCare business as a whole. So, come prepared with your questions and ideas! We hope to see you there.
When: 9:30am Tuesday 16th February 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
LINE DANCING We now have an Intermediate Line Dancing session for more advanced dancers and those who would like to try some more difficult dances at 11.00am following morning tea. We still have the usual session from 9.30am until 10.30am and everyone is welcome to come and give it a try. We are very sorry that Peter and Shirley can no longer help due to ill health, but really appreciate their support over the last 7 years. Many thanks.
When: 9.30am Mondays & 11.00am for advanced class Where: Auditorium, Admin Building 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
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
There will be a refreshment break. The SwanCare bus begins picking up at 6.00pm, and takes you back home.
When: 6:30pm Friday 12th February Where: Auditorium
SOCIAL CLUB
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL (VRAC)
Where: Auditorium
When: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Mondays
Contact: Pam – Ph: 9470 4139 or Sue – Ph: 6250 0850
Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in.
email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Contact: Leona Douglas - Ph: 0439 201 799
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Shirley Barnes – Ph: 6250 0558
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson - Ph: 6250 0427 or
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Marianne Grande – Ph: 0424 988 764
POOL TABLE CLUB
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Depending on COVID, some restrictions may apply with regard to serving the supper and to the choice of dances. If partner dancing is allowed Ballroom and New Vogue dances can be included. However, people who live together can dance together.
Saturday 20th February
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct
month) for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
We still seek new members and we are very flexible – come on all or come on just a few Monday afternoons, stay for the whole time or come late or leave early!
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
When: 10:00am Wednesday 10th February
Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre
When: 10:00am Thursday 18th February
The Bowling Club is planning for a ‘normal’ bowling year with a return to social outings and gala days. See ‘Tidings’ for more details. The club extends a very warm welcome to all residents to come and try your hand at a game of bowls.
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
Noelene Barnes – Ph: 6250 0589
SOCIAL DANCE
Classes in 2 sections – beginners and those with some experience. Places are limited, so please ring Shirley ASAP.
Contact: Chris Mann - Ph: 6250 0801
When: 6:30pm Monday 8th & 22nd February
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays
Interested in writing your life story or maybe writing a book? You will find it interesting and useful to practice with others who will support you and provide tips to encourage you.
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Ellen Clair – Ph: 6250 0597
New members welcome. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
WRITING CLUB
When: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Tuesdays
All patchworkers and quilters welcome.
BOOK CLUB
Contact: Nicky Dair – Ph: 6250 0553
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: Belmont Tavern
BYO paddle if you have one, otherwise some spares are available. All welcome to have a go.
(3rd Thursday of each month)
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Please bring your own mug.
week for casual players.
VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP
Cost: Note new cost - Annual subscription $30 or $1 per
Any residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us. Keep an eye on the SwanCare TV Channel 103 for any updates.
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, and an hour of entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
Contact: Lesley Foster – Ph: 6250 0590. If call is not answered, please leave message & I will return your call
Contact: Dorothy Walker – Ph: 6363 6664 (Rowethorpe)
or David Hall – Ph: 6250 0566 (Bentley Park)
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
When: 10:30am Thursdays
Our first Fish n Chips lunch for 2021 will be held on Friday the 5th of February, celebrating Valentine’s Day. The Entertainer will be Paul Robinson.
February 2021
DARTS CLUB
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 23rd February
What’s On Guide
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
Valentine’s Day High Tea
(email preferred) or Ph: 6250 0549
When: 2:00pm Sunday 21st February
Cost: $5.00
Pottery is a great hobby for those who like using their hands and getting creative. New members now being accepted. Come down and visit us.
When: 9:00am Mondays Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning – Ph: 6250 0461
BINGO CLUB We’re back! Break Opens & Lucky Door Prize. Tea, Coffee & Biscuits $1.00. BYO Cup. Maximum 8 per table. No sharing of food on the tables. 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: Thursdays commencing 11th February. Doors open 6:00pm. Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp
Where: Auditorium Contact: Marie Stephens – Ph: 9472 5097
SNOOKER CLUB
Where: Auditorium
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
Cost: $5.00 per person
PONY CANASTA
Contact: Jan Irvine – Ph: 6250 0885
New players welcome – happy to teach you if unsure on the rules. Come and have a cuppa and a game!
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.
Playing sessions have now started! For any further information please get into contact – all welcome! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for years, the ‘old touch’ will soon come back.
When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesdays. Recommencing on
When: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Mondays & Thursdays
When: 12:30pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays
2nd February 2021.
Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green
When: 4:00pm Mondays
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Jim Leavy – Ph: 6250 0555
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
Contact: Maureen Grickage – Ph: 6250 0580
Contact: Liz Fasher – Ph: 0478 942 492
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
Where: The Club (first floor of the Leisure Centre) Contact: Peter Brunt – Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Members are reminded that the Club fee of $10 per annum is now due for year 2020-2021.