PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
RUMMYCUB
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS ON STRATTON
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.
Afternoon tea supplied
When: 10:30am Friday 2nd August
When: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Tuedays after first having a
Contact: Marion Hayman - Mob: 0409 667 794
cup of tea and chat
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building
Where: 2nd floor Administration Building - Handicraft Room
BENTLEY PARK SHOW
Contact: Chris Mann
Save the date!
What’s On Guide
(1st Friday of the month)
Where: Auditorium Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles,
fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad, an hour of quality entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Bookings: Frankie Ph: 0468 516 288.
Tickets are available for the following month on the day or by calling Lesley on 6250 0590.
When: 26th October 2019
Clubs & Groups
August 2019
HANDICRAFT
PONY CANASTA New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa.
New players are always welcome. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. Come along for an enjoyable, social evening. Please be there by 6.15pm for 6.30pm start.
All welcome to come and see us. Our aim is to raise funds for our care facilities. We have two stalls a year. We are now selling our goods on Mondays at our meetings as well. All welcome to come and buy. Have you ever been caught short of a gift? We may have your solution, come and see.
When: 6:15pm Monday and Friday evenings
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mondays
DARTS CLUB
When: 12:30pm to 3:45pm Wednesdays Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4061
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
BUSH POETS & YARNSPINNERS
Where: Auditorium
BENTLEY PARK DINERS
Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Admin building
Storytelling in rhyme. A great evening’s entertainment for Bentley Park residents.
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
SENIORS MENU - $18.00 2 courses
Contact: Thelma Chilton
Contact: Wendy Paull, Coordinator Ph: 9470 1966
BENTLEY PARK BOWLING CLUB
SWANCARE ALLSORTS CHOIR
Any new residents who may like to bowl out of the weather are most welcome to join us.
When: 9:00am Mondays and Saturdays
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 to the SwanCare Allsorts Choir.
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
When: 3:00pm-5:00pm Tuesdays
Contact: Mary Manning Ph 6250 0461 or Elsie Harris Ph 6250 0561
Contact: Doug Warnes Ph: 6250 0581
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Annual subscription $25.00 (50c per week)
When: 6:30pm 2nd August Where: Auditorium Contact: Maxine Richter, Ph: 0429 339 002 Cost: $6.00 for Bentley Park residents
SUNSET WALKERS If you’re interested in improving your fitness while enjoying stunning sunsets, admiring gardens changing with the seasons and having a chat while walking along, then come join our friendly crew.
When: Every day. The time changes with the seasons
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB The club is still bowling with the Bentley Bowling Club on Monday and Saturday mornings from 9.00am. Our club also bowls on Wednesday from 1.00pm followed by our regular happy hour. With the start of spring next month the club has three important dates for you to keep free.
• The second date to mark on the calendar is Thursday
5th of September for our usual luncheon outing, this time to the Bayswater Hotel. For all the details and nomination form see our noticeboard outside the Bentley Park bowling rink in Saggers Drive. Payment to be made before Friday 29th August.
• On 12th of September the club will hold its AGM in the
auditorium (Plantation Drive) commencing at 9.30am. If any members wish to have an item included on the agenda, such item must be received by the secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting. Nomination forms for being on the committee are on the notice board in Saggers Drive. All members are urged to consider nominating for the committee and to keep the 12th of September free to attend the AGM.
• Our Christmas lunch has been booked for Thursday the 5th of December.
so leave your phone number with admin and I’ll contact you. Duration is around 45 minutes.
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARMIGIANA BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS SLOW ROASED PORK BELLY BOAB CHICKEN SCHNITZEL GARLIC PRAWNS DESSERT – Chef’s Special
Where: Meeting point: Gazebo on the corner of
Bus cost $5 each (pay as you board the bus). Bus will leave village at 5.30pm and return when all have finished eating and socializing.
Mob: 0403 002 916
Contact: Lesley Ferguson via Admin.
No need for a partner as we take 20 on each bus. Come along and join us. Please book seat as soon as possible as I need to let the restaurant and drivers know.
BOOK CLUB
Plantation Drive and Talbot Place (opposite the admin building).
When: 5:30pm Tuesday 13th & 20th August 2019
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS
Where: Boab Hotel, High Wycombe
Despite the cold and wet weather, good crowds continue to attend the Flicks. The future program includes the Australian classic Strictly Ballroom; By Jeeves, a fun Andrew Lloyd Webber adaptation of the books of P.G. Wodehouse; and South Pacific, another of the wonderful Rodgers & Hammerstein hits.
Contact: Lorraine Ph: 6250 0425. If no answer please
leave a message
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP
Our patrons in September will be invited to help us set the program for 2020. They will be able to choose their three favourites in a poll of 24 DVDs available to us.
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.
Don’t forget that the Swancare bus begins its run at 6pm for free transport to the Auditorium, and home again afterwards. Movies begin promptly at 6.30 pm, and there is a refreshment break.
The walks are free to join and are followed by tea and coffee and a chat. A great way to make new friends! By keeping active and taking regular exercise you can: • Improve fitness • Strengthen bones • Lose excess weight • Boost muscle power • Improve blood sugar control.
When: 6:30pm 9th August (2nd Friday of each month)
With the current progress of the building we hope to be in our new club rooms by mid-November.
Where: Auditorium
Walk at your own pace. Some stride it out while others go along at a more leisurely pace or use walking frames.
When: 9.00am Mondays and Saturdays
Contact: Bruce May dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
(preferred) or phone 6250 0549
When: 7:30am Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
and 1.00pm Wednesdays
Where: Richard Cleaver Lodge Undercroft
Cost: $5.00
Contact: Jim Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
KINGIA/TANDARA & WAMINDA AUXILIARY We had our Christmas in July lunch at the Abbey on Chester in the Swan Valley during the month. It was enjoyed by all – particularly the chocolate factory we visited on the way home. The August meeting of the auxiliary will be held in the auditorium on Tuesday 27th August at 1.30pm. Our speaker is Frances Maber talking about her great great Grandmother-in-law who was convicted at the Old Bailey and sent to NSW as a convict. Our next function is the Annual Spring Lunch which is held on the 26th of September. Cost is $25 per head and includes a 2 course meal and some wine and soft drinks. Tickets will be available at our next meeting and also on sale in the auditorium on a date to be advised. You will receive a flyer with the date. Tables of 10. The annual general meeting will be held on 26th November and we would like some new faces on the committee so please give it some thought.
MAHJONG CLUB
MINUTE STEAK
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL Next Residents Coffee Meeting:
When: 9:30am 20th August (3rd Tuesday of each month) Where: Auditorium 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 Jim Figgins 6250 0470 fou43@hotmail.com
GARDENS INTEREST GROUP Our next meeting in August will be talking about Phalaenopsis orchids.
Where: Wednesday and Thursday - meet at Bentley Park Admin Building. Friday – meet at Rowethorpe Terrace Café.
Contact: Dorothy Walker – 6363 6664, Rowethorpe or
David Hall – 6250 0566, Bentley Park
BENTLEY PARK SOCIAL CLUB Residents are invited to attend the Bentley Park Social Club AGM (details below). The Social Club Commitee organises/coordinates the primary social activities for residents of Bentley Park. Committee Members are initially elected for a term of 12 months and may stand for re-election. Nominations officially close on Monday, 5th August 2019. However, if there are not sufficient nomination received by this time, nominations will also be called from attendees at the AGM meeting to cover all current vacancies.
A book club has been established within the Village and we would welcome new members. Lively discussions are guaranteed.
When: 10am, 15th August (3rd Thursday of each month) Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd Floor Admin building Contact: Nicky Dair Ph: 6250 0553
All patch workers and quilters welcome.
When: 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month Where: Handicraft Room, 2nd Floor Administration Building Contact: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Judy Mackintosh - Ph: 9472 0717
BINGO CLUB Looking for somewhere to go on Thursday Nights? NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME. Don’t worry if you have never played before – that’s OK. We are happy to show you. Lucky numbers $1 each. Lots of fun for all. Tea, coffee & biscuits for $1. Can’t do better than that! Our bus will pick you up from Bentley Park or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.
When: Eyes Down 7:00pm sharp Thursdays
COMPUTER 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 their use. Our facilitators are trained to assist, call in to check us out.
Where: Computer Room, 2nd Floor Admin Building Contact: Ken Thurtell, President 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder, Vice President 0432 791 810 Cost: Annual membership fee: $10.00. Two hour session: $2.00.
BENTLEY PARK CASINO ROYALE A fun day out and lovely lunch for $10. Even if you don’t wish to gamble, it’s nice to be out and about with friends. Keep an eye out in the foyer of the auditorium building for our trip sheet and add your name, if you intend going. Please note we need 25 people to be eligible for the casino bus with the $10 plan. So if you are unable to join us on the actual day, please call me so I can find replacements. Thank you for your consideration with this.
When: 6th August (1st Tuesday of each month)
Bus leaves Adie Court at 9.20am and leaves casino at 2.30pm sharp.
When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursdays Where: Snooker Players Clubroom, 2nd floor Admin building
Contact: Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767 Cost: Annual membership fee (July to June) is $10.00.
LINE DANCING Why not come and improve your balance and coordination as well as having fun while you exercise or if you prefer you can just watch or do the dances you decide to try. No pressure on anyone, we’re a friendly crowd and welcome all new comers. A good chance to get some practice in before the Mucky Duck Bush Band visit at the end of August.
When: 9:30am Monday mornings Where: Auditorium Contact: Pam Hind (coach) Ph: 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139 Cost: $1 entry for morning tea
ART GROUP All residents are welcome. Our paintings can be viewed at our Facebook page ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.
Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
When: 9:30am Tuesdays and Fridays Where: 2nd floor Administration Building
SOCIAL DANCE
Contact: Maureen Grickage - Ph: 6250 0580
No dance in August.
VILLAGE EXERCISES TAI CHI
BENTLEY PARK VISION IMPAIRED GROUP
Annual General Meeting
If you are experienced in Tai Chi we welcome you to join us for exercise and fellowship. Unfortunately we cannot offer instruction.
When: 10am Friday 9th August
When: 5:00pm Tuesdays
Where: Auditorium
Where: Auditorium
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?
Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876
August Meeting
Mucky Duck Band Concert
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
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: 1:30pm Tuesday 27th August
When: 2pm Sunday 18th August
When: 7pm-9pm 31st August
New members are always welcome. Have a go, it’s fun.
When: 1:00pm 26th August (4th Monday of the month)
Where: Auditorium
Where: Coffee Lounge 2nd floor Admin building
Where: Auditorium
When: Meet and chat from 12:45pm to start promptly
Contact: Phyl Leavy, President Ph: 6250 0555
Contact: Ellen Clair or Noelene Barnes
Contact: Harry Williams, President Ph: 6250 0876
Cost: Gold coin donation - includes afternoon tea
At present we have about 20 members and new members are always welcome. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for years, the “old touch” will soon come back.
Where: Crown Casino
These elegant orchids are very popular but have special needs to keep growing and flower. Bring your plant to show off and share tips on their care.
(Any enquiries before August meeting please contact Jan on 6250 0810)
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
SNOOKER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Where: Auditorium Contact: Marie Stephens - Ph: 9472 5097
When: 1:00pm Fridays
Contact: Maureen Grickage Ph: 6250 0580
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays
LADIES OF THE NIGHT PATCHWORK GROUP
Never played it?? Then “give it a go”! It’s fascinating, fun & friendly. Guarantee guidance!
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.
When: 9:25am Monday to Friday Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building Contact: Leona Douglas, Ph: 0439 201 799.
for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter
POTTERY GROUP
at 1:15pm Wednesdays
Where: Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor Admin building
Everyone welcome.
Where: Auditorium
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email
When: 9:00am Mondays
Contact: Beryl Moule - Ph: 9355 1810
jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Mary Manning, Secretary