The Grapevine
The Grapevine Connecting with your local Community .................................................... 3 Men’s Shed ............................................................................................... 4 Gopher Club ............................................................................................... 6 What’s on the BBQ? .................................................................................. 7 Save the Date/Home security ................................................................... 8 On Air with Madeleine .............................................................................. 9 November Calendar ........................................................................... 10/11 OUTINGS - Perth Zoo/Melbourne Cup Luncheon ................................... 12 OUTINGS - Bunnings Garden Club/Bingo in Busselton ........................... 13 OUTINGS - Broadway to Ballroom ........................................................... 14 OUTINGS - Shopping at Centrepoint/Harvey Library ............................. 15 OUTINGS - BBQ at Harvey Dam/Boyup Brook Pioneer Museum ................... 16 OUTINGS - Dardanup Heritage Park/IKEA ............................................... 17 2018 WARAC Award Finalists ................................................................. 18 Age Old Problems ................................................................................... 19 October Cross .......................................................................................... 20
Time to plant...
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Connecting with Your LOCAL Community –
FREE Transport Do you need to attend regular local medical appointments? Would you like to catch up with friends at a cafe each week? Are you part of a local social group but struggle to make the sessions? Don’t want to ask your family to run you to the shops?
Then SWCC is the answer! WE can transport YOU to all of the above activities FOR FREE!
If you live within 10 kilometres of your destination, and you are a CHSP eligible* client, then these trips are provided for free! Just phone our local office and we can book you in for these transports. Eaton
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Check your eligibility* with one of our friendly Team Leaders at each office.
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MEN’S SHED Harvey The fellas in the Men’s Shed have been busy with creative wood works and other activities over the last couple of months.
Men’s Shed Volunteer Allan Foord was recently asked by a student of Harvey TAFE if he could assist with cutting out a 3D wooden rocking horse. Allan went to work with the help of other Shedders and produced the rocking horse from templates and wood provided by the student. 4
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Men’s Shed member Michael Kenny has been working for months on turning a burl into a magnificent clock. Michael has been working with wood all his life and is very talented with many projects completed over the years.
Michael and his carer Rob Rota admiring the clock
Every Tuesday in Harvey! Meet some new mates and get creative in the shed with carpentry and restoration projects.
Next month we will see the new garden boxes that shedders have been working on for planting spring seedlings. If you would like to become a Men’s Shed member contact your Team Leader to discuss your eligibility.
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HARVEY GOPHER CLUB Have you recently stopped driving your car? Do you use a gopher or are you thinking about getting one?
Next Meeting 29 October When: Last Monday of each month 1.00pm - 2.00pm Where: Harvey Senior Citizens’ Centre Cost: Gold coin donation (afternoon tea provided)
We’ll provide you with: - information about the latest Australian gopher road rules - opportunities to practice your gopher driving skills in a safe environment - information on how to maintain and service your scooter
- support and encouragement from fellow gopher drivers! 6
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Skewers or shish kebabs are perfect for summer — easy preparation and fast to clear. Finger food at its finest. Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
STEP 1
800g chicken tenderloins cut into cubes
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Drain. Thread chicken onto skewers alternately with vegetables. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with seasoning. STEP 2 Preheat barbeque grill on high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook skewers for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until cooked through.
1 small red capsicum, deseeded, cut into cubes 1 small yellow capsicum, deseeded, cut into cubes 2 small zucchini, cut into rounds Salt and pepper to season Salad leaves, to serve
STEP 3 Serve skewers with salad.
(Opt for pineapple, mushrooms, onion or other vegetables if desired)
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“Save the Date” 2018
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday 12th December 2018 South West Community Care
Christmas Party Are you leaving the house? Just going next door or down the street? Most break-ins result from poor security; or windows or doors left UNLOCKED!
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Write out a ‘lock-up’ check list of things to do when going out Key lock all windows. Dead-lock the front security door. Don’t leave notes telling everyone when you will be home.
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Tune in to Triple M radio soon to hear our new advertising campaign featuring the lovely and talented Madeleine Garbutt. Madeleine started her career as a hairdresser and went on to managing motels, continuing to work up until the age of 70. When Madeleine arrived in Australia she sang with the South West Opera Company for three years and travelled around the South West performing in their production of the Merry Widow.
Madeleine in the sound booth with Simon Healy
Madeleine continues to sing now in her 80s and will be performing in a recital with the Bunbury Senior Citizens in November this year. Madeleine has been an active member of the Bunbury Senior Citizens for 30 years and is well known in the centre. Madeleine has been a client with South West Community Care for seven years and was a keen participant when asked if she would like to feature in our latest radio campaign.
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November
Eaton Social Centre Harvey Social Centre Outings
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
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Terrific Tuesdays/ Men's Shed
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Bunnings Workshop—Eaton Bunnings Workshop—Eaton Corned Beef Sticky Date Pudding
Melbourne Cup Luncheon 13
Terrific Tuesdays/Men's Shed Roast Beef & Apple Strudel
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Centrepoint Shopping Carpet Bowls/Colouring Roast Beef Chocolate Pudding
Broadway to Ballroom 20
Terrific Tuesdays/Men's Shed Corned Beef & Sticky Date Pudding
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Christmas Card Making Movie Club/TV Quiz Crumbed Lamb Chops Bread & Butter Pudding
BBQ at Harvey Dam 27
Terrific Tuesdays/Men's Shed Roast Pork/Chicken Bread & Butter Pudding
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Social Inclusion Day Board Games/Word Search Roast Pork & Sago Pudding
Dardanup Heritage Park
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NEW FEE for CHSP (formerly HACC) Clients: $10.00 (includes transport) Home Care Package Clients: Total cost deducted from your budget All clients pay separately for meals and entry fees. These separate costs cannot be subsidised by the government.
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS 1
Make Remembrance Posters Roast Lamb
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Perth Zoo
Pavlova 8
Exercise, Bingo, Tongue Twisters Roast Pork/Chicken Apple Crumble
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Bingo in Busselton
Bunnings Garden Club 15
Gratitude Day Journal/Word Search Roast Lamb & Cheesecake
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Seniors Week Spectacular
Shopping at Centrepoint
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Movie Day
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Boyup Brook Pioneers Museum
Roast Pork/Chicken Chocolate Pudding 29
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Crafty Creations- Christmas Roast Lamb Sticky Date Pudding
IKEA
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Friday 2 November Discover Perth Zoo’s most breath taking exotic animals, over 1400 of them, lush gardens, exploring the grounds and jump in the zebra car for an hour long tour with a zoo keeper. Plenty to discover, followed by lunch at the café. Get in quick to secure your seat. Entry—concession—$25 Zebra car—$4 Lunch $15-$20
Tuesday 6 November
Melbourne Cup Luncheon And they’re off and racing…………. Our favourite day of the year. Join us at Eden Grove function centre for a buffet lunch and watch the race on the big screen. Enjoy the fashion show and enter Fashions on the Field. We have a sweep, raffles and much much more. Secure your seat by getting your booking sheet in asap. Seats are limited. BYO alcohol Buffet—$16.50
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Thursday 8 November Bunnings Garden Club If you love your garden or have any questions about your plants/ trees etc, join us at Bunnings Garden club in Treendale, followed by lunch at Muffin break Treendale. Please bring cash for shopping and lunch $10
Friday 9 November It’s Bingo with lunch at the Busselton Senior Citizens. If you haven’t been before, why not try your luck. Roast lunch before we play. Roast lunch - $13.50 Bingo - $16
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Tuesday 13 November Broadway to Ballroom—Mandurah Performing Arts Morning Melodies Stars seasoned opera performers Lisa Beamish and Lachlan Baker and the recent awarded 2015 World Dance Council champions. Stunningly beautiful show with a spectacular fusion of ballroom dancing and song complete with lighting, mirror ball and amazing costumes. It’s a show not to be missed. Followed by lunch at Cicerellos. Pre-payment for the show must be made by 6th November to secure your seat. Ticket - $28 includes morning tea Lunch $14-$20
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Thursday 15 November Spend the day with friends shopping at Centrepoint. Choose where you would like to have lunch, even catch up with a family member while we are there. Please bring money for lunch and additional spending money
Friday 16 November Seniors Week Spectacular at Harvey Library Join us in making new friends and catching up with old ones at the Harvey Library for Seniors Week. Have fun scrapbooking, making cards and playing board games. Enjoy a guest speaker from Young Living Essential Oils who will explain the benefits to seniors and make your own oil roller or hand cream. There will also be storytelling from around the world - Filipino, Aboriginal and Italians sharing a stories of their culture. This is a free event, morning tea included and a giveaway info bag. Lunch at our local cafĂŠ in Harvey. Lunch - $20 www.swcommunitycare.org.au
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Tuesday 20 November BBQ at the Harvey Dam The sunshine is back!!!! Floor games, bocce, bean bag toss or just relax and enjoy the sun. Walking path and lookout to see how much water is in the dam. Walk to wall if you feel up to it. BBQ lunch invoiced $10
Friday 23 November By popular demand we are heading back to Boyup Brook, Pioneer Museum. The Lodge itself consist of the Masonic temple, left in its original condition, furniture, paraphernalia as used by the masons. Railway memorabilia, machinery, The Kulikup School, the 1954 Perth Zoo train, The Mortuary, and so much more. Entry $5 Lunch – $17
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Wednesday 28 November Travel back in time at The Dardanup Heritage Park and recapture our pioneering past with this world class display of fully restored heritage items and collectables. This family run museum has world class displays of fully restored heritage items and collectables. Morning tea under the trees and lunch at The Bull and Bush Tavern. Entry - $20 Lunch - $16
Friday 30 November Its that time of year again. Lets go to IKEA. Travel on the bus with friends to Ikea in Innaloo. Go crazy in every section of this amazing place. We may need to take the trailer. Lunch at the cafĂŠ. Lunch - $15
Wilma Kenny’s 80th Birthday celebrations at the centre this month.
Pictured: Shirley Jones, Wilma Kenny, Helen Thompson, Marie Jones, Betty Young, Tona Vitalone, Rose Ballingall, Beryl Hough, Gwen Whitwell
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2018 Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards
South West Community Care
FINALISTS In the
Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award
You can also vote for us in the
People’s Choice Awards You can vote once EVERY day. Share the People’s Choice Award with friends, family and colleagues to get as many votes as possible for your favourite Finalist! Head to the poll to vote for your favourite https://poll.app.do/2018waracapoll To view the full profile of each Finalist, please visit the photo album on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WARACAwards/ 18
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Age Old Problems Those aches and pains, of old age Are now catching up, with me Seem to have reached, that stage I 'm not the man, I used to be I'm at a point, in life's book That the future, I can't see Now I get a Doc, to look For the man, that I used to be I've had my time, paid my due But my hips cause agony Gives my system quite a screw For I ain't the man, I used to be Got a shoulder, gives me gyp Can no longer, climb a tree Got it in, a headlong trip Can’t be the man, I used to be My right knee has Osteo Other pains me, some degree I can survive, the ebb and flow But I'm not like, I used to be My prostate too, has gone wrong For I often, have to pee I'm up and down, all night long So life ain't what, it used to be A Pollie, was once heard say Life's full, of the old flimflam So if l live, another day I must accept me, as I am Š Les Stevens June 2018 Thank you to Les for donating his witty poetry to the Grapevine for our enjoyment.
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Across 3. October 31st is commonly known as ______________ 4. October is a great time to plant this yellow vegetable 5. SWCC’s new ad campaign will feature _________ 6. Trick or ___________ 8. Jack O Lanterns are typically made from ___________ 9. Lock up your ___________ if you are going down the street 10. Save the date for this party in December Down 1. Book your seats for this 1st Tuesday in November 2. If you’re travelling 10kms or less your transport may be 3. BBQ here on 20th November 4. November 12th to 16th is ____________ 6. Harvey Men’s Shed meets every ____________ 7. These will be great on the BBQ this summer