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Advice for ageing without stress A SEMINAR to advise seniors where to seek advice for problems associated with growing old was held last month by the Somers Ladies, Balnarring Men’s and Somers Combined Probus clubs. Speakers at the What Happens When seminar covered such topics as dealing with medical emergencies, care planning, staying in your own home, palliative care and “in case of emergency”. Representatives from Bolton Clarke, Peninsula Health and Peninsula Hospice gave presentations. Bendigo Bank director Susan Beanland outlined services offered to the community by the bank. About 120 people attended the seminar which was held at Somers Yacht Club.
Active seniors ALTHOUGH its clubrooms remain closed, members of Hastings Seniors Learning Hub keep their minds active and sharpen their skills by playing cards, rummy tiles and board games. Members meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings.
Your move: Members of Hastings Seniors at one of their regular gamers days are, from left, Geoff Howell, Pat McKay, Bill Dunn (leader), Karl Messarra and Barbara Lopo. Picture: Supplied
It costs $5 a year to become an active member and join in the activities, day trips, celebrations and lunches. For details call Val Morton on 0418 600 464.
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Music, maestro, please! ST. Mark’s church in Balnarring was filled to capacity when the Somers Chamber Music Society presented ‘Thee of the Greats’ with the Hakea Quartet on Sunday 8 October. The ‘Greats’ were Joseph Haydn (String Quartet Op. 77 N0. 1 in G Major), Ludwig van Beethoven (String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor Op. 18) and Franz Schubert (String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D810 ‘Death and the Maiden’). The quartet, which performed excellently, consisted of Fergus Ascot (cello), Emma Amery (violin), Sara Barbagallo (violin) and Sandra Ionescu (viola). After an enthusiastic
acknowledgement of their performance by the audience, the quartet performed an encore: a touching performance of Waltzing Matilda. The Somers Chamber Music Society organises two concerts each year and these are held either in St Mark’s in Balnarring or at St. John’s in Flinders. The annual membership subscription is $10 and new members are always welcome. The Society’s postal address is P.O Box 20, Somers 3927, email is somerschambermusic@bigpond. com and telephone number is 0403 592 195.
