Swan Village Bowling Club
Bentley Park Social Club
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary
We transitioned to daytime bowls on 4th April and have recommenced our traditional mid-match tea breaks; a very welcome interlude in the day’s play (except for Wednesdays when we play through and have a ‘Happy Hour’ afterwards).
The committee invites all village residents to a free concert by The Lions Big Band with the wonderful musical director, Phillip Hatton.
Our March meeting went well. Our speaker Matt Walker gave a great talk on travel and travel issues now we are free to travel again.
Afternoon tea will be served, kiosk will be open and raffle tickets on sale. This is a resident only event. Vaccination status checked on arrival for our records either by phone or paper. Bus pick up from 1:30pm and return after the show. Come and enjoy an afternoon of great music!
We would also like to extend an invitation to any residents happy to speak at any of our meetings, especially those who have had amazing adventures in life before retirement. Point of contact can be me. Other people’s adventures always interest others.
By now we will have had our April Gala Day, the Hazel Lancaster Shield on the 23rd of April and our next Gala Day will be the Keith Withers Shield, a triples match to be held on Saturday, 28th of May; members should keep reading the notice board for nomination lists, which will go up in the next couple of weeks. No outings are planned for May; our next club outing will be decided at our next committee meeting. Membership is still growing and there have been a few new residents expressing an interest in joining; as always, prospective new members may join us on three occasions, obligation free, to see if the club appeals to them. Daytime play has commenced arrive at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. When: 1:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Chris Simms on 0419 963 395
NEW Amateur Theatre Group This enthusiastic group is looking for members to join them in recreating some classical musicals. Come along and join in! When: 1:30pm Friday 13th & 20th & 27th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Franceine Gregory on 0408 199 976
When: 2:00pm - 4:15pm Sunday 15th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226
Vision Impaired Support Group
When: 1:30pm Tuesday 24th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
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? Significant vision loss is traumatic for anyone. It is very easy to sink into depression and think that life is over, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are people around you who are having the same problems. You are not alone! Why not come along to our support group and get to know others in the same boat.
WA Bush Poets & Yarnspinners Feel free to join us at our monthly musters here at SwanCare. It is a great evening’s entertainment with storytelling in Rhyme. Beginners or more advanced styles welcome to attend! When: 7:00pm Friday 6th May (1st Friday of the month) Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Maxine Richter on 0429 339 002 Cost: $6 entry, plus $1 for Tea & Biscuits
If you know someone who may benefit from this group, please pass on this information. When: 1:00pm Friday 27th May Where: Given upon enquiry below Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Rummycub
Robin’s Art Classes
Our May meeting includes the fashion parade and bakeless cake stall - look out for pamphlets in the mail. An invitation is extended to all the men in the village to attend Auxiliary meetings. It’s not just for the ladies as we are here to raise money for the Care Homes and all new ideas welcome from the guys.
Bentley Park Bowling Club Any residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
Bring pencils, eraser, paint and paper. When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday Fortnightly Where: Activity Room, Leisure Centre Contact: Robin Hollier on 0408 920 225
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Marion Hayman on 0409 667 794
Social Dance
Pool Table Club Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in.
Our dance in April was a great success. Thank you to all those who helped to make this fun evening possible.
When: 9:00am Mondays & Saturdays Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft Contact: Adrian Fishwick on 6250 0529
Girl Guides Burswood/Bentley Trefoil welcomes Girl Guides to join in the conversation and events.
There will not be a dance in May. Our next dance will be on Saturday 18th June.
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Craig Hudson on 9362 2786
Contact: Sue Lewis on 6250 0850
When: 10:00am Wednesday 4th May (1st Wednesday of the month) Where: The Pavilion, Leisure Precinct Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425 (if no answer please leave a message)
NAME OF CLUB/GROUP
CONTACT
PHONE
NAME OF CLUB/GROUP
CONTACT
PHONE
Art Group
Maureen Grickage
6250 0580
Indoor Bowls (Carpet)
Beryl Moule
9355 1810
Bentley Park Bowling Club
Adrian Fishwick
6250 0529
Line Dancing
Pam Hind
9470 4139
Bentley Park Diners
Lorraine Pittaway
6250 0425
Mahjong
Maureen Wynmalen
0421 423 833
Bentley Park Library
Penny Felder
6250 0022
Op Shop
Margaret Frew
9355 0790
Bentley Park Residents’ Council
Ellen Clair
6250 0597
Philosophy Forum
Matthew Upston
6250 0320
Bingo Club
Silvia Walton
9361 2630
Photography Group
Chris Mann
6250 0801
Book Club
Nicky Dair
6250 0553
Pony Canasta
Betty Park
9362 6747
Board Game Club
Sandra Holmes
0459 981 822
Pool Table Club
Craig Hudson
9362 2786
Care Christian Fellowship
Ron Manning
0409 735 169
Pottery Club
Margaret Frew
9355 0790
Chess Group
Tom Swallow
6250 0503
Qigong Group
Doreen Boss
0409 710 004
Church Services at SwanCare Kingia
Carla Roncati
6250 0167
Robin’s Art Classes
Robin Hollier
0408 920 225
Church Services at Rowethorpe
Glenice Sanders
6250 0572
Rummycub
Marion Hayman
0409 667 794
Coffee and Catch Up Club
Marianne Grande
0424 988 764
Seated Exercise Group
Leona Douglas
0439 201 799
Computer Club
Tony Ryder
6250 0510
Snooker Club
Andrew Chisholm
0417 594 669
Darts Club
Thelma Chilton
6250 574
Social Club
Jan Irvine
6250 0885
Dutch Club
Liz Fasher
0478 942 492
Social Dance
Sue Lewis
6250 0850
Friday Night Flicks
Bruce May
6250 0549
Swan Village Bowling Club
Chris Simms
0419 963 395
Fish ‘n’ Chips with Friends
Lesley Foster
6250 0590
SwanCare Allsorts Choir
Maureen Grickage
6250 0580
Gardens Interest Group
Noelene Barnes
6250 0589
SwanCare Auxiliary
Sandie Holmes
0459 981 822
Girl Guides
Lorraine Pittaway
6250 0425
Vision Impaired Group
Jenny & Trevor Dawson
6250 0427
Group Gym Classes
Matthew Upston
6250 0320
WA Bush Poets and Yarn Spinners
Maxine Richter
0429 339 002
Handicraft
Wendy Paull
9470 1966
Water Aerobics
Matthew Upston
6250 0320
Heart Foundation Walking Group
David Hall
6250 0566
Writing Club
Shirley Barnes
6250 0558
Ladies of the Night Patchwork Group
Marion Pitcher
9362 1702
Yoga
Gaileen Wester
0488 019 349
Bentley Park Bulletin
Fish N Chips with Friends SwanCare Bentley Park Residents have been attending Fish N Chips Luncheons for multiple decades. Throughout the years there have been multiple name iterations such as ‘Fish N Chips on Stratton’ and now ‘Fish N Chips with Friends’, but no matter the name it is still one of the most popular regular catch ups on the calendar! We caught up with group coordinator, Lesley Foster, to chat to her about this fantastic group. The committee has changed many times throughout the years. “I stepped in because Frankie felt it was time to step back and I wanted to give back to the community,” said Lesley. “There are currently nine committee members, and we all share the jobs to run this event every month.” This group remains popular after many years and still manages to make the crowd smile when they walk through the door. “I think everyone likes to go out close by and catch up with village friends,” said Lesley. “The entertainment is another draw cards as well.” The event currently runs on the first Friday of the month, only missing January when many people are on holidays. “The day before of the event, Judi and I buy the salads in the morning. On the day of the Fish N Chips event the rest of the volunteers come in to complete their assigned jobs and set up,” said Lesley. “We make the platters and then the Main Production Kitchen deliver Fish and Chips.” Lesley believes that the entertainment is what keeps people coming back each month. “Sometimes we have table quizzes to win boxes of chocolates,” said Lesley. “We also always have raffles with prizes, and bands to entertain the crowd.” Each month also has a different theme which keeps it interesting for the regulars attending. “At our Easter lunch, a few people wore their ‘bunny ears’,” said Lesley. “All residents received a small bag of Easter Eggs. We even had an Easter Hunt!” The theme for May will be celebrating Mother’s Day and entertainer for May will be Jay Weston. “He is renowned for singing songs from musicals and other hits,” said Leslie. The Committee would also like to advise that Fish N Chips with friends donated a small amount towards the Bentley Park Show for them to purchase equipment, ready for this year’s show. All residents, especially new residents, are most welcome to join their monthly luncheons. Leslie and the team hope to see you there! Seating is limited and bookings must be made. Be sure to also bring your COVID-19 proof of vaccination on the day. When: Doors open 10.30am, Friday 6th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Lesley on 6250 0590. If call not answered, please leave a message and I will return your call. Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles, fish & chips served with a fresh garden salad, an hour of entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Line Dancing Everything is going very well for Line Dancing despite COVID-19 regulations. So pleased to see so many coming along and to see so many new residents giving it a try. It is so good for you and a fun way to exercise and improve your balance and co-ordination. Why not give it a try! New dancers welcome. When: 9:30am Mondays and 11:00am for the intermediate session Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Pam Hind on 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139 or pamelajh310@gmail.com Cost: $1 to cover morning tea and other expenses. Please bring your own cup.
Darts Club
May 2022
New players welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable and social evening. When: 6:00pm Mondays and Fridays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Thelma Chilton on 6250 0574
COVID-19 Advice 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 – 11:00 Fridays Where: Computer Lab, Mavis Cleaver Court Contact: Tony Ryder on 6250 0510
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 on 6250 0503
Given the current COVID-19 climate, residents are encouraged to make their own risk assessments before attending events and activities. Stay well! - SwanCare Management
Board Game Group Our Board Game nights are slowly building in numbers and all are welcome! So, if anyone is interested to come down, we try and play different games each week. There is always a game of Skip Bo on a table, that is very popular. Fun and laughter are a must. Do not forget it is always in the Club House upstairs Leisure Centre 5.30 until 9 pm, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. When: 5:30pm Friday 6th & 20th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
Bentley Park Diners
Bentley Park Residents’ Council
Join us at for a dinner with fabulous river views at Claremont Yacht Club! The two-course buffet meal will consist of battered fish and roasted chicken, steamed and roasted vegetables, and a choice of sauces/gravies. Dessert will be chef’s surprise.
The May Residents Meeting is introducing the SwanCare ICT Team. Please let Council Members know if you have particular questions you would like discussed.
Masks must be worn on the village buses at all times. Vaccination Certificate must be shown at the venue. 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 10th & 17th May Where: Claremont Yacht Club, Claremont Contact: Lorraine on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message. Cost: $5 pp for bus (pay as you board) & $35pp cash for dinner.
When: 9:30am Tuesday May 17th Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Ellen Clair (Chairperson) on 6250 0597 Joan Hutchinson (Deputy) on 6250 0852 Committee members: Roger Freeman (Board Rep), Margaret Jones (Secretary), Bill Waterer, Tom Swallow, Lyn Swallow, Val Kostic, Carole Collins, and Aileen Hooper.
Gardens Interest Group There is no May meeting for the Gardens Interest Group. Our next meeting will be held: 19th June – topic to be advised. Contact: Noelene Barnes on 6250 0589 or Ellen Clair on 6250 0597
Friday Night Flicks As the projection equipment in the Auditorium has not yet been repaired, we are unable to advise at this stage if Friday Night Flicks will be on in May. If we are able to do a showing, we will notify you by a leaflet in your mailbox. Contact: Bruce May on 6250 0549 or by email at dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
Art Group All residents welcome! Our art can be seen on our Facebook Group ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’. When: 9:00am Tuesdays & Fridays Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Maureen Grickage on 6250 0580