Computer Club
Christmas Lights Bus Tour
All welcome. It does not matter if you haven’t played
Basic tuition for sending and receiving emails, how
for years, the old touch will soon come back. The
to search the web, printing etc. Instruction is given
Come and enjoy a meal and a tour to see some Christmas Lights with fellow residents.
Snooker Club will not be taking a break for Christmas,
on the equipment supplied by the Computer Club.
as some members want to continue playing over
Christmas closure dates: closing December 24th and
the break.
opening January 7th.
Snooker Club
When: 9:00am – 11:00am Fridays Where: Computer Lab, Mavis Cleaver Court Contact: Tony Ryder on 6250 0510
When: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Mondays & Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Bus will leave village at 5:30pm returning when all have finished eating and Christmas light tour ends. No need for a partner as we take 20 on each bus. Come along and join us! Please book a seat ASAP as I need to let the restaurant and drivers know. When: 5:30pm Tuesday 14th & 21st December Where: Gosnells Hotel, Gosnells Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425 If no answer, please leave a message Cost: $25pp cash for dinner, supper and mystery tour of lights
Contact: Andrew Chisholm on 0417 594 669 Cost: Membership fee $10 per annum and
Friday Night Flicks
$1.00 per afternoon session
We’re back in December with Camelot as our
Bentley Park Show Raffle The Bentley Park Show Committee is organising a Christmas Raffle with two equal first prizes: a necklace donated by Time Centre Jewellers and a painting of a Blue Wren (21 x 41cm – 8 x 16in
holiday special, in the Auditorium on Friday, 10th December, 6:30pm. This movie runs for three hours and allowing for a refreshment break (BYO mug), please plan for a late night. The Swanmobile will do its usual run before and after the movie.
framed) donated by the BP Show Champion
In January, we will screen the three most popular
Artist Robin Hollier. There are two minor prizes
Gilbert and Sullivan shows, with an all Australian-
of Christmas Cakes donated by the Lions Club.
New Zealand cast headed by Jon English and Simon
Tickets are $1 each, and will be sold on Wednesday, 1st December, outside the Swan Grocery Store, 9am to 12noon and on Saturday, 4th December, outside the Swan Centre, 9am to 12noon. The raffle will be drawn outside the Swan Centre, on Saturday, 4th December, 12noon. Contact: Bruce May on 6250 0549 or at dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au
Gallaher. These will be shown in the Swan Centre, part of the Leisure complex, so please note the change of venue for this month only. If you require transport before and after the movies during January, please get into contact by the day before the screening. Movies will commence at 6:30pm, but each of these is only about 1 hour and 40 minutes long. The romp begins with The Pirates of Penzance on
SwanCare Christmas Lights Trail This year to get into the Christmas spirit we are planning to have a Christmas lights competition in the village with prizes for the most popular displays. Residents from our care centres will tour the village leading up to Christmas and vote on the lights and there will also be various participation prizes drawn randomly. There is no need to register, and participation is optional, but it would be really nice to see SwanCare show off some of its Christmas spirit! As a reminder, if you are putting up bright and flashy displays to be mindful of your neighbours during the late hours of the night – please turn off light displays by 10.00pm. Contact: Matthew Upston (Coordinator Community Living) on 6250 0320
7th January. In addition to Jon English and Simon
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary The final meeting for the year for the Auxiliary was held in November along with the AGM. I would like to thank all committee and members for their support
Gallaher, you will recognise Toni Lamond and Glynn Nicholas. The following week, The Mikado will be shown, on 14th January; and the season concludes on 21st January with HMS Pinafore and in this one you will recognise Amanda Muggleton.
in 2021 and welcome the new committee to carry on
The Swanmobile will be running from 6:00pm and
in 2022.
after the movie. All Bentley Park residents and their
The annual fee is $10 and payable at the beginning of the year. The first meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd February. Please place money in envelope with name and address on outside. Wishing all members and residents a very happy and healthy Christmas period and hope to see you all back next year. Contact: Phyl Leavy on 6250 0555
friends are invited to these screenings. When: 6:30pm Friday 10th December, 6:30pm Friday 7 & 14 & 21 January 2022 Where: December – Auditorium & January – Swan Centre Contact: Bruce May on 6250 0549 or at dianbrucemay@ozemail.com.au Cost: $5.00 per person
The Darts Group are a fun bunch of residents who like coming together for a few games of darts, as well as a casual chat and drinks. Self-described as a “not so serious group” there are people who come just to watch, there new commers, as well as the more experienced darts players – all are welcome! “Over the years, I have enjoyed being part of the darts group as there have been many wonderful people I have met there… it’s a good night out with lots of good people and you haven’t got far to go home”, said Thelma, Group President. The games we play on a Monday night, when scoring is done manually, are: 401, 51, Killer, and Football. On Friday, scoring is done by computer (self-coded by group member, Doug), there are many more games to be played including Checkout, Scram, Noughts and Crosses, to name just a few. “Most memorable moment in the group was some years back when there were 20 or more players and we would have dress-ups for Christmas and lots of laughs and good cheer – we’d love to do that again! And moving into the leisure centre was very memorable as well!” said Thelma. Darts will recess after Friday 17th December 2021 and resume on Monday 10th January 2022. The Darts Group encourage you to make darts your priority at the start of the New Year and hope to see you there When: 5:45pm to start at 6pm Mondays & Fridays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
The Bentley Park Social Committee invites residents to a free family concert, by the Allsorts Choir. Christmas goodies served for afternoon tea. Free tickets are available in the Auditorium on Monday 6th December from 9:00am to 9:30am. Names and phone numbers must be provided at the time of booking. Seated event, tables of 8. When: Sunday 12th December from 2:00pm to 4:15pm Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226
Our November luncheon was a great success. The entertainer was absolutely terrific and we had fun with our version of the Melbourne Cup. The entertainer for our Christmas lunch is Wayne from ‘Perfect Storm’. All residents and especially new residents are most welcome to join us at our monthly luncheons. Raffle tickets are on sale and prizes to be won. Due to social distancing, seating is limited. Bookings must be made. The Committee would like to wish all Residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support during 2021. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2022.
NAME OF CLUB/GROUP
CONTACT
PHONE
NAME OF CLUB/GROUP
CONTACT
PHONE
Art Group
Maureen Grickage
6250 0580
Library
Penny Felder
6250 0022
Bentley Park Bowling Club
Adrian Fishwick
6250 0529
Mahjong
Maureen Wynmalen
0421 423 833
Bentley Park Diners
Lorraine Pittaway
6250 0425
Op Shop
Margaret Frew
9355 0790
Bentley Park Library
Penny Felder
6250 0022
Philosophy Forum
Nicky Dair
6250 0553
Bingo Club
Silvia Walton
9361 2630
Photography Group
Chris Mann
6250 0801
Book Club
Nicky Dair
6250 0553
Pony Canasta
Betty Park
9362 6747
Care Christian Fellowship
Ron Manning
0409 735 169
Pool Table Club
Craig Hudson
9362 2786
Chess Group
Tom Swallow
6250 0503
Pottery Club
Margaret Frew
9355 0790
Church Services at SwanCare Kingia
Tony Ryder
6250 0510
Qigong Group
Doreen Boss
0409 710 004
Church Services at Rowethorpe
Glenice Sanders
6250 0572
Robin’s Art Classes
Robin Hollier
0408 920 225
Coffee and Catch Up Club
Marianne Grande
0424 988 764
Rummycub
Marion Hayman
0409 667 794
Computer Club
Tony Ryder
6250 0590
Seated Exercise Group
Leona Douglas
0439 201 799
Darts Club
Thelma Chilton
6250 574
Snooker Club
Peter Brunt
9355 4767
Dutch Club
Liz Fasher
0478 942 492
Social Club
Jan Irvine
6250 0885
Friday Night Flicks
Bruce May
6250 0549
Social Dance
Sue Lewis
6250 0850
Fish ‘n’ Chips on Stratton
Lesley Foster
6250 0590
Swan Village Bowling Club
Jim Leavy
6250 0555
Gardens Interest Group
Noelene Barnes
6250 0589
SwanCare Allsorts Choir
Maureen Grickage
6250 0580
Girl Guides
Lorraine Pittaway
6250 0425
SwanCare Auxiliary
Phyl Leavy
6250 0555
Group Gym Classes
Matthew Upston
6250 0320
Village Residents Advisory Council
Ellen Clair
6250 0597
Handicraft
Wendy Paull
9470 1966
Vision Impaired Group
Jenny & Trevor Dawson
6250 0427
Heart Foundation Walking Group
David Hall
6250 0566
WA Bush Poets and Yarn Spinners
Maxine Richter
0429 339 002
Indoor Bowls (Carpet)
Beryl Moule
9355 1810
Water Aerobics
Matthew Upston
6250 0320
Ladies of the Night Patchwork Group
Marion Pitcher
9362 1702
Writing Club
Shirley Barnes
6250 0558
Line Dancing
Pam Hind
9470 4139
Yoga
Gaileen Wester
0488 019 349
Village Residents’ Advisory Council We have had a busy year, full of interesting events and quite a few changes. Thank you to the residents who responded to our call for new council members. We now have a full complement of ten members. Although the VRAC title needs to remain in the SwanCare constitution, we have decided to begin our 20th year with a new name – Bentley Park Resident’s Committee. Best wishes to everyone for a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year. The first residents meeting for 2022 will be on Tuesday January 18th. Contacts: Ellen Clair - 6250 0597 Judith Mackintosh - 9472 0717 Pam Hind - 9470 4139 Adrian Fishwick - 6250 0529 Tom Swallow - 6250 0503
Contact: Thelma Chilton on 6250 0574
Fish N Chips on Stratton
Social Club
Bentley Park Bulletin
Feature: Darts Club
When: Friday 3rd December – Doors open 10:30am Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Lesley Foster on 6250 0590. If no answer, please leave a message 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
Social Dance Our last dance for the year was a great success. It was lovely to see so many people in Christmas colours having a lot of fun participating in twenty different dances which consisted of country, line, and novelty dances. My sincere thanks to Pam who leads the line dances, to Bev whose delicious suppers we enjoy, and to all the other folk whose help makes this evening possible. Our next dance will be on Saturday 25th January and then a special dance on 19th February with Adam Penn. All welcome. Thank you for your support all year. Wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas. Contact: Susan Lewis on 6250 0850
December 2021
Line Dancing What a great year for Line Dancing and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. Apart from the dancing, I love meeting up with everyone socially and I consider this to be an important part of the morning. We went from one session to having a second intermediate session as well which has been very popular. We had our demo at the Bentley Park Show which I think everyone enjoyed and was great for the beginners’ confidence. Amazing what you can do with
Water Aerobics & Gym Classes Qualified exercise physiologists, Meg & Aaron, welcome all residents to participate in gym classes and water aerobics. Bookings are essential with maximum capacities in place. Please note changes in times and that classes will shut down for Christmas period from 20th Dec to 4th Jan. When: Various time slots Where: Pool/Gym, Leisure Precinct Contact: Matthew Upston (Coordinator Community Living) on 6250 0320 Cost: $5.00
a bit of encouragement. Remember our Christmas party on 20th December, later start at 10:30am that day followed by lunch instead of morning tea. Hope you can all make it. We just have a short break and resume on 10th January. Christmas blessings and best wishes to you all and a healthy, happy 2022 with lots of line dancing. When: 9:30am Mondays & 11:00am for the intermediate class Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Pam Hind on 0431 102 103 or 9470 4139 Cost: $1.00 to cover morning tea and other
Yoga Club Come down and try your hand at Yoga! Residents are encouraged to bring their own mat, however, there are spare in the wellness room. Requirements: residents need to be able to get up and down off the floor unaided. Tuesday morning class has been cancelled, though the Tuesday evening class continues. Class on the first Tuesday of the month is in the Leisure Centre because of a previous booking for the Swan Centre room. When: 6pm Tuesdays Where: Week one - The Club, Leisure Precinct. Week two onwards - Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Gailene Wester on 0488 019 349
expenses. Please bring your own cup
Swan Village Bowling Club As the weather continues to get warmer, and with fewer wet days, we are changing to night bowls. The decision for this was made by the committee after a “straw poll” of members at an appropriate opportunity. Our final social outing for the year will be our Christmas lunch at R.A.F.F.A. Bullcreek on Thursday 2nd December (now fully booked out). We continue to see an encouraging increase in numbers turning up to bowl and a very welcome increase in membership. As usual, Wednesday
Writing Club Our thanks to those who visited our stand at the Village Show. We had some interesting chats, including from people who may become residents here before long! I am now advising that the Writing Club is closed until early February. If you wish to discuss anything or enrol prior to that, please contact me. We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. Contact: Shirley Barnes on 6250 0558
“Happy Hours” are well attended. Anyone who wishes to have a go at bowls is welcome to come along and join us on any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, gathering at 6pm for night bowls. When: 6:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays Where: Leisure Precinct Bowling Green Contact: Chris Simms on 0419 963 395