Discover & Explore SOCIAL EXPERIENCES NEWSLETTER
Welcome to ACH Group’s NEW Social Experiences for July – September 2022 plus Getaways for October – December!
You may have seen our Discover & Explore Guide April – September, it’s full of great day tours, getaways, and frequent experiences! You can find this, along with our newly added experiences on our website achgroup.org.au/discover-and-explore
We proudly host a range of social experiences where you can create new and meaningful social connections and experience the vibrant culture of South Australia. Experiences are held throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
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EXPLORE SA GETAWAYS – DIRECTORY Getaway City Beaches Escape Fleurieu Beaches Escape Limestone Coast Proud Mary Riverboat
Port Lincoln Riverland Kangaroo Island
Departure date Saturday 22 October 2022 Sunday 30 October 2022 Thursday 10 November 2022 Friday 19 August 2022 Friday 23 September 2022 Friday 18 November 2022 Friday 2 December 2022 Sunday 20 November 2022 Thursday 8 December 2022 Wednesday 14 December 2022
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Days / 3 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Days / 3 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Days / 3 Nights
For who Everyone Carers Everyone Everyone Carers Everyone Everyone Carers Everyone Everyone
*Please note, due to popular demand customers who have not attended a getaway in the last six months will be prioritised.
EXPLORE SA GETAWAYS
City Beaches Escape
3 Days/ 2 Nights
It’s off to the beachside for an escape in the west. Starting in Central Adelaide, you will venture to our destination of Glenelg, where our accommodation for the duration is at the Stamford Grand Hotel.
This trip is filled with great food, and beach-side activities. Be guided and enjoy free time to explore some of our iconic locations and their famous features at Glenelg, Henley, Port Adelaide, West Lakes and Semaphore. Highlights High tea at the Stamford Grand Hotel, sightseeing in Glenelg, Port Adelaide museums, Fisherman’s Wharf Market, Kokomo West lunch cruise
Fleurieu Beaches Escape
Explore some of our favourite places on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Board the Southern Encounter Train* from Mount Barker, winding your way through to Victor Harbor.
On arrival you will take the horsedrawn tram* to Granite Island where your exploration begins. Staying at the famous Hotel Victor for the duration, you will venture out for a Coorong Cruise, followed by a visit to Goolwa, Port Elliot and Strathalbyn. Highlights *Southern Encounter Train, *Horsedrawn Tram ride (subject to availability), Granite Island, 3.5hr Coorong cruise, Goolwa museums
When & Where Getaway for Everyone Saturday 22 October – Monday 24 October 2022
When & Where Getaway for Carers Sunday 30 October – Tuesday 1 November 2022 Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily All entry, tour and tasting fees
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily All entry, tour and tasting fees Price per person:
Price per person:
CHSP
$450 (twin share) $700 (single)
CHSP
$500 (twin share) $800 (single)
HCP
$3620 (twin share) $4000 (single)
HCP
$2520 (twin share) $2800 (single)
CF
$3982
3 Days/ 2 Nights
CF
$2772
Limestone Coast
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Proud Mary Riverboat
3 Days/ 2 Nights
Sightseeing is a plenty on this trip through the Limestone Coast. Your driver guide will take you through popular townships of Meningie, Kingston, and Robe.
Relax in an instant as you glide along the Murray River aboard the Proud Mary. Abundant wildlife and magnificent scenery will be seen throughout your entire stay.
Driving from Robe, via Millicent you will be taken to the southernmost point of SA at Cape Northumberland.
Take in the towering cliffs and beautifully sandy beaches. At night, the Proud Mary’s powerful floodlights provide a rare glimpse of nocturnal wildlife, such as night herons and owls.
We then arrive at Mount Gambier, where you will be guided through its main attractions. Highlights Mount Gambier sinkholes, Mount Gambier sunken gardens, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre, Wonambi Fossil Centre, Coonalpyn silo art
Highlights Magnificent scenery and wildlife, Lagoon cruises, Reedy Creek Gorge, Australian themed bush BBQ, live entertainment
When & Where Getaway for Everyone Thursday 10 November – Sunday 13 November 2022
When & Where Getaway for Everyone Friday 19 August – Sunday 21 August 2022 Friday 18 November – Sunday 20 November 2022 Friday 2 December – Sunday 4 December 2022
Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Getaway for Carers Friday 23 September – Sunday 25 September 2022
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily All entry, tour and tasting fees
Bus departs from Adelaide CBD Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily All entry, tour and tasting fees
Price per person: CHSP
$500 (twin share) $800 (single)
HCP
$3620 (twin share) $3920 (single)
CF
Price per person: CHSP
$240 (twin share) $360 (single)
HCP
$2250 (twin share) $2600 (single)
$3982
CF
$2830
EXPLORE SA GETAWAYS
Port Lincoln This trip is filled with scenic views and iconic locations.
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Journey towards the Yorke Peninsula, heading first to Whyalla for sight seeing and to stay for the night. Drive south through Arno and Tumby Bay before reaching Port Lincoln. Onwards, visit the iconic Coffin Bay for an unmissable experience. Finishing with a ferry ride across the Spencer Gulf from Wallaroo to Lucky Bay before returning home. Highlights Maritime Museum, Mount Laura Homestead, Coffin Bay National Park, Boston Bay Winery, Scenic ferry ride
Riverland It’s off to the Riverland, home to stunning conservation parks and our thriving fruit industry.
Journey north through to Waikerie, visiting Banrock Station and its famous wetlands, before heading to Loxton and your accommodation at the Loxton Hotel. Experience local attractions in Loxton, Renmark and lastly Murray Bridge, where you will enjoy a Paddle Steamer river cruise. Highlights Banrock Station, Rocky’s Hall of Fame & Pioneer Museum, Pines Historic House & Gardens, Olivewood Historic Homestead, Paddle Steamer cruise
When & Where Getaway for Carers Sunday 20 November – Wednesday 23 November 2022
When & Where Getaway for Everyone Thursday 8 December – Saturday 10 December 2022
Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast and dinner daily, one lunch All entry, tour and tasting fees
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily All entry, tour and tasting fees
Price per person:
Price per person:
CHSP
$600 (twin share) $900 (single)
CHSP
$500 (twin share) $800 (single)
HCP
$4050 (twin share) $4350 (single)
HCP
$2770 (twin share) $3070 (single)
CF
3 Days/ 2 Nights
$4455
CF
$3047
Kangaroo Island
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Experience the very best of Kangaroo Island. Staying at the Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote your trip starts with a scenic ferry ride. Upon reaching your destination, explore the famous Seal Bay, visit Raptor Domain for a ‘Birds of Prey’ show and have time at famous distilleries.
Included Door to door transport Luxury, air-conditioned coach transport Driver guide & wellbeing director Accommodation Continental breakfast daily Three lunches and dinners All entry, tour and tasting fees
Heading to Flinders Chase National Park, you will visit Remarkable Rocks, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, and Admirals Arch. Highlights Maritime & Folk Museum, Seal Bay, Raptor Domain, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Flinders Chase National Park When & Where Getaway for Everyone Wednesday 14 December – Saturday 17 December 2022 Bus departs from Adelaide CBD
Price per person: CHSP
$500 (twin share) $850 (single)
HCP
$4040 (twin share) $4400 (single)
CF
$4444
FREQUENT EXPERIENCES AUGUST
Long Lunches NEW days have been added for our popular long lunches, now including Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays! Enjoy lunch at cafés and restaurants around Adelaide in a social and relaxed atmosphere. We cover your meal up to $25. Time: 12:30pm–3pm
Ovingham
1 Aug
The Bombay Bicycle Club
Stepney
1 Aug
The Maid
Christies Beach
4 Aug
Flava Food and Coffee
Stepney
5 Aug
Inside Morocco
Woodcroft
8 Aug
Woodcroft Hotel
Windsor Gardens 8 Aug
The Windsor Hotel
Tonsley
11 Aug
Tonsley Hotel
Mawson Lakes
12 Aug
The Watershed Café
Yankalilla
15 Aug
Yankalilla Bakery
Port Adelaide
15 Aug
Birkenhead Tavern
Norwood
15 Aug
The Robin Hood
Seaford Rise
18 Aug
Cantina61
Campbelltown
19 Aug
Café Va Bene
Noarlunga Downs 22 Aug
Jimmy Deanes
Elizabeth
22 Aug
Grand Central
Kingswood
25 Aug
Torrens Arms Hotel
Bookings required, and venues are subject to change.
Golden Grove
26 Aug
Green Ginger
JULY
Port Noarlunga
1 Sept
Sunset at the Coast
Price per person: CHSP
$12.50
HCP
$90
CF
$99
NDIS available
SEPTEMBER
Kingswood
4 July
Torrens Arms Hotel
Newton
2 Sept
Café Settebollo
Prospect
4 July
Reepham Hotel
Kilburn
5 Sept
Albion Hotel
Christies Beach
7 July
Flava Food and Coffee
Prospect
5 Sept
Reepham Hotel
Parkside
8 July
East Borough Eatery
Ovingham
8 Sept
Port Noarlunga
11 July
Port Noarlunga Hotel
The Bombay Bicycle Club
Gilles Plains
11 July
The Nor East Hotel
Gumeracha
9 Sept
Gumeracha Hotel
12 Sept Seaford Beach Hotel
14 July
The Bombay Bicycle Club
Seaford
Ovingham
Fairview Park
12 Sept Bluegums Hotel
Holden Hill
15 July
Orientai
Seaford Rise
15 Sept Cantina61
Kilburn
18 July
Albion Hotel
Norwood
16 Sept Conolist Hotel
Newton
18 July
Rezz Hotel
Tonsley
19 Sept Tonsley Hotel
Port Noarlunga
21 July
Sunset at the Coast
Tea Tree Gully
22 July
The Gully Hotel
Kensington
19 Sept
Seaford
25 July
Seaford Beach Hotel
Port Adelaide
22 Sept Birkenhead Tavern
Ingle Farm
25 July
Settlers Tavern
Munno Para
23 Sept Café Primo
Port Adelaide
28 July
Birkenhead Tavern
Woodcroft
26 Sept Woodcroft Tavern
Inglewood
29 July
Inglewood Inn
Ingle Farm
26 Sept Settlers Tavern
The Kensi (Kensington Hotel)
Showtime Movies With a small group, enjoy a new release movie each month at your local cinema. Movie times may vary. Price per person: CHSP
$15
HCP
$60
CF
$66
NDIS available
JULY
Friday Night Dinners
Price per person: $15
HCP
$105
1 July
GU Filmhouse, Glenelg
Thursday
7 July
Hoyts, Salisbury
Wednesday
27 July
Wallis, Noarlunga Centre
Wednesday
27 July
Regal Theatre, Kensington
Thursday
4 Aug
Hoyts, Salisbury
Friday
5 Aug
GU Filmhouse, Glenelg
Wednesday
31 Aug
Wallis, Noarlunga Centre
Wednesday
31 Aug
Regal Theatre, Kensington
Thursday
1 Sept
Hoyts, Salisbury
Friday
2 Sept
GU Filmhouse, Glenelg
Wednesday
28 Sept Wallis, Noarlunga Centre
Wednesday
28 Sept Regal Theatre, Kensington
AUGUST
In a small group, socialise over dinner at a local pub or restaurant. Enjoy great food and conversations. We cover your meal up to $30.
CHSP
Friday
CF
$115.50
NDIS available
Bookings required, and venues are subject to change. Times will be confirmed when booking. JULY
SEPTEMBER
One Tree Hill
1 July
The Blacksmiths Inn
Victor Harbor
8 July
Hotel Grosvenor
Concert Series
Reynella
15 July
Crown Hotel
Paradise
15 July
Paradise Hotel
Marleston
22 July
Rex Hotel
Escape through the magic of musical performances. With a small group, enjoy a live performance and meet after for a social chat!
AUGUST
Price per person: CHSP
$10
HCP
$50
CF
$55
NDIS available
Tea Tree Gully
5 Aug
Fox and Firkin
Port Elliot
12 Aug
Hotel Elliot
JULY – THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
Kilburn
12 Aug
Albion Hotel
12 July
10:30am
Marion Cultural Centre
Highbury
19 Aug
Highbury Hotel
13 July
10:30am
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Hallett Cove
26 Aug
Cove Tavern
14 July
1:30pm
Golden Grove Arts Centre
Parafield
2 Sept
Roulettes Tavern
Middleton
9 Sept
Middleton Tavern
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST – BAND OF THE SA POLICE 9 Aug
10:30am
Marion Cultural Centre
10 Aug
10:30am
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
11 Aug
1:30pm
Golden Grove Arts Centre
Clarence Gardens 16 Sept Avoca Hotel
SEPTEMBER – BOSSA NOVA
Walkerville
16 Sept Sussex Hotel
13 Sept 10:30am
Marion Cultural Centre
Old Noarlunga
23 Sept Old Noarlunga Hotel
14 Sept 10:30am
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Carrickalinga
30 Sept Forktree Brewing
15 Sept 1:30pm
Golden Grove Arts Centre
Want to book an experience? Call 1300 22 44 77 Email enquiries@ach.org.au.au
Personalised Photo Book Group Do you have a drawer full of collected photos, or a digital device full of your captured memories? In a small group, learn how to create your own treasured album of photos with narrations and custom backgrounds. Finishing with a beautiful memento for you or a loved one.
Keep up to date with current and new experiences + much more on our website achgroup.org.au/discover-and-explore
Weekly 1-hour classes, 5 July – 9 August 2022 Time: 10am–11:30am Location: Tea Tree Gully Library Price per class:
CHSP
$15
HCP
Unsure if you’re eligible for government subsidies, or want to find out more? Contact us on 1300 22 44 77 and we can help!
$60
Record Your Life Story Group
Payment Options
Share your life with your loved ones, giving them a gift they’ll treasure forever. In a small group, record your life story with our help, from getting you started on a device you’re familiar with, to exploring significant chapters of your life and giving you time to tell your story. Weekly 1-hour classes 16 August – 20 September 2022 Time: 10am–11:30am Location: Tea Tree Gully Library Price per class:
CHSP
$15
HCP
CHSP
Commonwealth Home Support Program
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
HCP
CF
Home Care Package Customer Funded (Private Payment)
NDIS available
Need transport? We can assist with
transport to and from Social Links experiences. Let us know when booking!
$60
NDIS Experience – Everybody’s Game
Cancellation Policy
Everybody’s Game is a walking football (soccer) program for people who have had a stroke and/ or live with neurological conditions, to meet likeminded people, experience club life, and engage with the sport.
Group social experiences The notice period for customer cancellations for group experiences is 24 hours. A cancellation fee at the full cost of the group experience will be billed if the service is cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.
The program is facilitated by an experienced coach from the Adelaide Comets Football Club. Participants learn how to play the sport, and receive tips and techniques on passing, shooting, dribbling and match play. Included in the session is coffee and morning tea. Weekly 2-hour sessions, starting Saturday 2 July Time: 9am–11am Location: Adelaide Comets Football Club, West Terrace Adelaide Price per class: CHSP
$25
HCP
$90
CF
$99
NDIS
$90
NDIS Eight week term NDIS groups are paid in advance. If a customer misses a session, that session is forfeited. Getaways The notice period for customer cancellations for getaways is 4 weeks prior to departure. A cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the getaway will be billed if the getaway is cancelled with less than 4 weeks’ notice from departure. ACH Group recommend that customers organise travel insurance, as a way of cover for yourself, for unexpected events that could happen when travelling and cancellations.
ACH Group is a not-for-profit community organisation promoting opportunities and services to support good lives for older people since 1952. Let’s talk 1300 22 44 77
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