July, August, September 2012
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NEWSLETTER
The Guringai lunch was amazing. Thanks to all clients and to Mel for her presentation! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Guringai
Festival 2012 Tax Return program Chess, Table Tennis, Choir... Movie afternoons, new listings Community Support What’s On at Mosman Art Gallery What’s On at Mosman Library New Fees for 2012 / 13 Diary of events And much, much more!
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128
Quick Phone List Activities
Olivier Strobel
Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator
9978 4128
Information, Referrals & Support
Lyn Kelleher
Community Support Officer
9978 4119
Transport
Dianne Gillings
Community Transport Coordinator
9978 4120
Restaurant
Mary Magnus
Community Restaurant Coordinator
9978 4123
Meals on Wheels
Denise Lethbridge
Client Liaison Officer
9978 4130
Meals on Wheels
Katrina Jolley
Meals on Wheels Coordinator
9978 4130
Carers & Volunteers
Liz Nagel
Community Volunteers Coordinator & Carers Group Facilitator
9978 4089
Volunteers Support Officer
9978 4126
Volunteers
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Ryan Mouthaan
Mobile: 041978 4089
Newsletter now available on-line at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
From the Editor’s Desk Dear Readers, Welcome back to the Over 55s Newsletter from the Mosman Council Aged and Disability Services! This time again we have a lot of exciting and interesting news for you. Mosman is celebrating the Guringai Festival, and it started in style with the Aboriginal themed luncheon at the Community Restaurant. Mel Tyas gave us a fascinating talk on native bush plants for either cooking or medicine. We also had a fantastic lunch and a lot of music. But the festival carries on through to the first week in July, check our website (www.mosman.nsw.gov.au) for more info / programs. On a different note, please remember that the new tax return season for the Tax Help Assistance program will also be starting in July. Clare and John our fantastic dedicated volunteers will be back on board to assist you should you need help lodging your tax return. Please contact Olivier on 9978 4128 for bookings. In this issue you will also find all the important information that you need for Transport, meals on wheels, Social support, etc‌ as well as detailed programs of activities and outings‌ As it is the end of the financial year, some prices have increased, please make sure you check the fares for transport, or Meals on Wheels, most prices however remain unchanged. We will have a lot more fun this term with the different activities starting again, Friday the 6th of July for the Art class (and the 9th for the Monday art class), and Tuesday the 17th for Healthy lifestyle. There will be also new themed lunches such as the French Bistro (one of my favorites!) July the 27th or an Italian lunch on the 31st of August. Please make sure you book in advance! In this issue we are delighted to introduce two of our new drivers, John and Phil. They have joined the team this year; you would already have seen them behind the wheel. Please read the transport section for a little bit more information, and make them feel welcome! We will also have a new Aged Services Assistant starting in July and we would like to congratulate Lilia for being appointed Meals on Wheels Assistant. On the activity side of things, I am pleased to say that the table tennis and the new Chess group are both going quite strongly. The table tennis is a success, and there are more and more players, we are looking at involving some of the kids from the Youth centre for a little tournament, this might be time for you to join too! (Every Wednesday between 1.00 and 3.30 pm). The start of the new Choir / sing-along group has however been delayed several times. We do apologise and would like to thank all participants and people involved, in particular, Kay and Elizabeth. Council had to produce a new manual for users before we could officially start this activity, keep an patient eye, it will soon be a permanent feature at the Centre.
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News from the Community Restaurant Welcome to the Community Restaurant! What a lot of fun we’ve been having, with students from the local schools visiting, Queen’s Jubilee lunches and of course our regular ‘special’ lunches. The four young people who visited from Mosman High were quite delightful, with the young girl from Kazikstan loving being able to have a chat with our dear friend, Josephine, in Russian! Another one played the piano and a couple of them joined in our dancing!! I had a beautiful letter from them, saying they would love to return another day! We’ve also had a couple of groups of older girls from Queenwood come up for lunch and they also enjoyed themselves and we certainly loved having them! Our lunch to celebrate Anzac Day was great, with a beautiful performance from our friends, Anne, Paul and Ben Palumbo. We are so lucky that they keep returning to entertain us, as Ben is performing professionally now! No wonder! He has such a fabulous voice!! The Canadian Lunch was also very enjoyable with great, fun entertainment from ‘The Echoes’. What a wonderful singalong we had!! So much hidden talent in the room! By the time you are reading this we will have celebrated our Guringai Festival Lunch. The Guringai Festival is held every year to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in the Northern Sydney region. Coming up we have two of your favourite special lunches. French and Italian!!! The French lunch will be held on Friday 27th July and the Italian Lunch on Friday 31st August. After these lunches, we’ll get back to our roots with a “Best of British” Lunch! There’s been a lot to celebrate in Britain this year, with the Queen’s Jubilee, Prince William turning 30 and the Olympic Games, so we’ll try and make it a big one!!! Please keep coming along to the Community Restaurant, bring your friends and remember to book in for the special lunches! (We were all delighted with the effort you all made at the special dress up lunch we had to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee! For an unplanned, spur of the moment event, it was a huge success and lots of fun! Thank you!) Mary Magnus The Kitchen Fairy!
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Queen’s Jubilee Lunch
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Meals on Wheels A big challenge facing many older Australians today is making sure they are eating enough nourishing food. Eating enough means being able to maintain a healthy weight and even having a little extra weight ‘in reserve’ for times of illness or stress. Tea and toast is not enough! A worrying estimate is that 30% of people aged 60 years or older, who live independently, suffer from some degree of malnutrition. These people tend to become sick more often and take longer to recover than those who are wellnourished. Good nutrition is important for our health, independence and quality of life. Good nutrition improves wound healing. Good nutrition helps to preserve bone mass and maintain muscle strength, reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Good nutrition improves well being. Our menu at Meals on Wheels offers a choice of nutritious meals each day and is fantastic value. Our prices (from Monday 2nd July 2012): Meal $5.50 Soup $1.30 Dessert $1.20 Juice $0.50 } Meal package (meal, soup, dessert, juice) $8.00 Sandwich $3.80 Salad $5.85 Fresh, home-delivered chilled meals are available Monday to Friday ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave, and we provide frozen meals for weekends and public holidays. Salads and soups are available every day and sandwiches are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to the Meals on Wheels kitchen and collect some frozen meals. Simply bring a cool bag with an ice brick to the Meals on Wheels kitchen between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our extensive frozen selection. Have you thought about taking away some frozen meals after your exercise class or after other activities in the Seniors Centre? If you, or someone you know or care for, would like to try our home-delivered meals or have a look at our menu, please contact either Katrina or Denise on 9978 4130. We are a very flexible service, offering both long and short-term assistance. No referrals needed. Welcome to Lilia Gretsch, our new Food Services Assistant. Lilia works in Meals on Wheels and the Community Restaurant. Kind regards, Katrina, Denise, Lilia, Vicki & Elizabeth - Meals on Wheels 6
There will be a new face in the volunteer office… As I will be on extended leave for 4 months from the end of July, there will be a new face in the Volunteer Office. Her name is Melinda and like me she is always looking for new volunteers to help our community, so if you’ve got a bit of spare time and want to do something great with it pop into the Mosman Senior’s Centre and see Melinda or Liz. I look forward to seeing you all later this year. Liz Nagel Volunteers Coordinator & Carers Group Facilitator 9978 4089
Ryan Mouthaan Volunteer Support Officer 9978 4216
Getting in and out of cars is so much easier with a swivel seat! Aged and Disability Services office has a swivel seat that can be borrowed to assist with transporting someone in a car. We also have wheelchairs that can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. For Bookings please call Olivier on 99784128.
Have you lost anything? Over a period of time we have collected a number of items that have been left here at the Seniors' Centre. If you drop in, our friendly staff will be more than happy to show you these lost items, which include gloves, glasses cases, sunglasses, cardigans, jumpers 7 etc. or, you can give us a call on 9978 4128.
Community Support The Many Aspects to a Neighbourly Approach You may know that Mosman Council offers a Neighbour Aid / Social Support Program. Programs such as the Neighbour Aid / Social Support Program have become a vital part of our society today, as those who volunteer their time are actually in some way taking the role of what might have been in the past, that of the friendly neighbour or family member and have tended to assist with visits, companionship, assisting with shopping and other tasks, outings and a range of other assistance and support. Following a forum on relieving social isolation in the community, at the beginning of last year, another aspect was added to the Neighbour Aid / Social Support Program, when one of our art tutors, Rosemary Christmas, who attended the forum, came forward with a brilliant idea which involved what we are calling ‘Art at Home’. Rosemary’s idea was based on the rationale that local artists could use their expertise by taking art to the isolated in the community. Rosemary further saw this as a means to a further link which could see organised gatherings from time to time where the art could be displayed and the ‘artists’ could meet with others who have been part of the program. Rosemary saw that most people would have resources to build upon, such as their own art works, photographs, books etc. The visiting art volunteer could begin by using these simple familiar images to create a drawing or picture. With numerous styles of mediums available such as simple print making, collage etc, the possibilities could be endless. Recruiting willing ‘art’ volunteers was of course the essence of this project. Rosemary envisaged the need to build a team of willing and suitable visiting art volunteers. Rosemary saw her role as assisting with the recruitment of artists and as such had contacts with facilities such as Mosman Art Society and Willoughby Workshop. Late last year the project had its first participant with an ‘Art Volunteer’ placed with a younger person with autism, who had a passion for art. This relationship has blossomed and recently, the volunteer was able to report to us on the benefits the project had brought to the client and how the family could observe how the relationship with the ‘Art Volunteer’ and being offered the opportunity to work on art projects was reaping benefits for the client. Rosemary continues to work with us and we hope to offer the project to more participants. At the moment we have the interest of another client, who has a long history in art and painting, but due to health reasons has been unable to pursue her hobby. We hope that ‘Art at Home’ will offer her this opportunity again. With the opportunities that ‘Art at Home’ has the potential to offer, Chantal and I have discussed that this could extend to other areas of the arts such as poetry, literature, movies, opera, to name a few. Matching people with like interests in these 8 areas poses huge potential.
If you would like to know more about ‘Art at Home’ or the Neighbour Aid / Social Support Program in general, either from the perspective of volunteering your services or having a volunteer to assist, please contact either Chantal Kerr or Lyn Kelleher on 9978 4119. Of course we are also available to provide a range of information on local services and facilities and can support you in the process of accessing this assistance. The Seniors Centre in Mosman Square is open every weekday. You can phone us on the above number to make a time to discuss your service and support needs. Lyn Kelleher / Chantal Kerr Community Support
Mosman Orchestra—next concert Friday, 31st August at 8pm Sunday, 2nd September at 2.30pm At Mosman Art Gallery Andrew Del Riccio - conductor Jacob Shaw – trombone Offenbach: Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld Grondahl: Trombone Concerto Beethoven: Symphony no 2 Tickets at the door: $20, $15 pensioner/student, Under 16 free admission.
Do you know anything about Mosman Football Club’s History? Mosman FC was founded in 1966, however little is known about the club prior to 1970. Do you know anything about Mosman Football club history 1966 to 1970? If so, please contact the club: PO Box 170 Spit Junction NSW 2088 or email mfcpresident@mosmanfootball.com
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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Contact 9978 4128
Rush Job Calendar, kindly submitted by B. Woolley MIR
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This is special calendar which has been developed for handling rush jobs. All rush jobs are wanted yesterday. With this calendar, a client can order his work on the 7th and have it delivered on the 3rd. Everyone wants his job by Friday. So there are 3 Fridays in every week. There are 8 new days at the end of the month for those end-of-the-month jobs. There is no 1st of the month – so there cant be late delivery of the end-of-the-month jobs on the 1st. A “Blue Monday” or “Monday morning hangover” cant happen, as all Mondays have been removed. There are no bothersome non-productive Saturdays and Sundays – no comprehensive leave or overtime to worry about. With no 15th, 30th or 31st, no “time-off” is necessary for chasing salary cheques or paying bills – in fact, there is no salary either. Finally, Mirday is a special day of the week specially designed to perform miracles!
There's always something happening at Mosman Square Seniors Centre The Mosman Square Seniors' Centre is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. If you have to access the Centre earlier for one of our many activities, please use the Aged & Disability Services office door located to the right of the steps to the main entrance doors. To minimise disruption to classes in the main hall of the Seniors' Centre, please note the following: Those who do not have difficulty with stairs, please enter the Seniors' Centre via the stairs 11
Community Transport Bus Costs update Make sure you check the new prices for the Community Transport Services For older residents who do not drive and cannot manage public transport. Door to door services in a wheelchair accessible bus. Phone 9978 4120 for enquiries & Bookings Cost Day Transport to Times (bus only) Local Mosman Area $10 return Individual Transport Lower North Shore area $14 Return Monday to Out of Area $20 Return + Friday tolls Medical and Hospital appointments take priority. Between 8.30am and Times to suit appointments 5pm 9am—4pm Wednesday Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, Shuttle $8 return exercise class, visiting, $5 one way hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area $12 return $7 One way
Lower North Shore area Thursday Shuttle
Friday Shuttle
Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area
9am—4pm $8 return $5 one way $12 return $7 One way 9am—4pm $8 return $5 one way $12 return $7 One way
Lower North Shore area Morning & Afternoon shopping bus service to Bridgepoint shopping centre
9 am (morning) 1.30pm (afternoon)
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Pick up from 11am return 2 pm
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Out & About trips Varied location & Lunch venues
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Meet our new drivers! You will have met them already, ADS is very proud to introduce our 2 fantastic new drivers for Community Transport, John and Phil, here is a little presentation:
Originally from Katoomba ,Phil first moved to Sydney in 1965. Most of his working life was in the Horseracing industry, mainly as a bookmaker’s clerk. In 2000 he joined Sydney Buses as a driver and worked there until 2009. Prior to coming on board he was driving for D.A.R.T.S. working with wheelchair bound people. The work that he is am doing now as a community bus driver suits him down to the ground.
John commenced at Mosman Council in May 2011 after working at Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport from January 2010 to May 2011. Prior to that, he worked at PLAYBILL Pty.Ltd. (producers of Theatrical Programs & Merchandise) from 1983 to 2009 as Operations & Logistics Manager. He also worked in the Liquor Trade (retail liquor stores) & was the Licensee of the Peachtree Inn at Penrith from 1981 to 1983. John has lived in Forestville from 1980 and previously at Crows Nest, Cammeray & Lane Cove. Wanda and John have been married for 33 years and have 3 children Katrina, Matt & Scott & 2 grandchildren – Jasper & Banjo (after Banjo Paterson). His interests are Refereeing Touch Football (which he has been doing for 24 years) swimming & bushwalking. In his youth he played for the old North Sydney Bears 1968 & 1969 – not for the money, but that helped!
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What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery THE BALNAVES GIFT
The Mosman Art Gallery is proud to present The Balnaves Gift, a showing of the recent one million dollar donation of paintings from the personal art collection of Neil Balnaves AO to the Mosman Art Gallery. This donation of sixteen Australian impressionist and early twentieth century artworks significant to the Mosman area is unquestionably the most important donation ever to be received by Mosman Council. The exhibition opens Saturday 7 July 2012. On Saturday 7th July all will be revealed with two new gallery spaces and three new exhibitions – The Balnaves Gift, Peter Nelson: Extensions of a No-place (the Stone Mountains) and In profile: Judy Lane. Along with the exhibitions we have our beautiful new foyer and fabulous new gallery shop. Take a sneak peak at some of the new stock – including the stunning paper range of porcelain home wares by artist Hayden Youlley. To help us celebrate please come and join in the fun of our special Open Day on Saturday 7th July! Doors open at 10am. 14
What’s on at Mosman Library
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COMMUNITY RESTAURANT THEME LUNCHES Friday, 27 July
FRENCH
Friday, 31 August
ITALIAN
Friday, 28 September
BRITISH
Tuesday, 6 November
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH
Tuesday, 18 December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
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Broadband for seniors! We have free classes for grand beginners wanting to learn computers and the internet. One of our fantastic volunteer tutors will spend four sessions of 90 minutes with you in a one on one interaction. Learn the basics, how to use the internet, play music and get pictures, and create your own email address over 4 weeks. There is a waiting list, so please register with Olivier on 9978 4128. You can also have free access to the internet when the classes are not on! Where? In the Seniors Lounge, Aged and Disability Services, Mosman Council.
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market The dates for the next few months are: Saturday 7th July Saturday 4th August Saturday 1st September
DO YOU HAVE A SMOKE ALARM? The NSW Fire Brigade in partnership with the Rotary Club of Mosman, Mosman Community Services Cooperative Society Ltd and Mosman Council will arrange free smoke alarms for people who are unable to arrange their own smoke alarm installation AND are over the age of 65 years including those with a disability or impairment. For more information, call Mosman Council’s Aged and Disability Services on 9978 4128 or 9978 4056. You can also call in to Aged and Disability Services, Mosman Square, Mosman.
WANTED! Family Favourite Recipes We need your old family favourite recipes for our cook book! We are after that special something your mum or grandmother loved to make for the whole family and everyone enjoyed it. Please drop your recipes into the Seniors' Centre office. 17
E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2012? Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. It's never too late to start, so pick up the phone and get into a course that suits you. Make it your New Years Resolution! Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors are as follows: Tuesday Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace 10.30am-11.30am Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.15am-10.15am Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.30am-10.30am Upright & Active 11.30am-12.30pm Term 3 will run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Monday, 16 July 2012. Bookings are essential so call 8877 5300 for information and a course brochure or visit our website:
Over 55s Aquacise Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise by participating in Aquacise classes. Mosman Swim Centre, located in Vista Street Mosman, offers a range of different Aquacise classes for Over 55s that are proven to increase your metabolism, build muscle tone and strength, improve balance. flexibility and relieve tension. Each class can be varied in difficulty from easy to advanced. Prices for Aquacise classes are: Adult $15.00 and Pensioner - $12.00. They also offer 10 visit multi-passes: Adult $120.00 and Pensioner - $106.00, which are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. For class timetables visit www.mosmanswimcentre.com.au or phone 9969 3888 for more information. The Centre has introduced a Special Needs Swimming Program on Saturday afternoons. Catering for both children and adults of all abilities, the program offers choice of group or personal sessions. For more information please phone 1300 11 7946 or see staff at the Centre, 90 18 Vista Street, Mosman.
Tennis Ladies and men of any age are welcome. Current group of twenty enthusiastic players includes both women and men. All matches are doubles and having active fun is more important than who wins or loses! Where: .. Mosman Seniors Tennis Club, Rosebery Street, Mosman ................ (synthetic courts) When: .... Mondays and Fridays Time: ...... 11am to 2pm Just call in, or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177.
Balmoral Scottish Country Dance Group Come and join the Scottish Dancing Group, Noreen and Eric will welcome you for a great evening and for some fun dancing and healthy exercising! Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 the group would be delighted with a few more dancers, just join us! It is at the Seniors Centre, Mosman Square, every Wednesday evening between 6.30 and 900pm.
Table Tennis With 2 tables and sometimes up to 16 players, the table tennis group has been growing steadily. Join us on Wednesdays at the Seniors Centre (main hall) between 100 and 3.30 pm for a great game!�. When: Wednesdays Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm Just call in, or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128.
Leisure Walkers If we have enough numbers the group will start again, a few people have come forward lately, we only need one or two more!. Please let us know if you are interested in either taking part or leading a new walking group in Mosman. 19
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Computer Pals We have a waiting list on these classes, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128 for more information. We are always looking for new volunteer tutors, if you feel that you may be the person to help, please contact Ryan Mouthaan on 9978 4216. When: 2012 Dates Term 3: 27 June 2012 to 16 September 2012 Term 4: 19 September to 9 December 2012 Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $40.00 for each term. For more information, please call 9978 4128.
Mosman University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A provides an opportunity to enjoy the stimulation of learning in a relaxed atmosphere ... no stress, no exams. Classes cover a wide range of subjects including: • history • geography • art appreciation • creative writing • discussion groups and more. Locally, U3A classes are held in the Mosman Seniors’ Centre, Mosman Art Gallery, The Manors of Mosman, The Garrison and in private homes. When you join you will receive a Membership Card and current course list with details of all classes in all regions as membership covers all regions of Sydney. Annual Membership $45.00 - Joining Fee $10. To join U3A phone the Sydney U3A office for more information and a membership form. Phone 9252 2033 between 10.00am and 1.00pm. For any further information phone 9978 4128.
Mosman Lantern Club Invites you to morningtea in conjunction with Illawarra machine Knitters whow ill display garments for all ages and sizes for all members of the family. Just as the first .autumn chill users in the cold winter months, these fabulous knitters with their “casual” to “special occasions” knitwear on display should prove irresistible. All goods which are paraded or displayed will be for sale on the day. If required orders can be taken if a different colour or size is wanted. Each of the knitters will model those garments she has personally designed and produced. RSVP: Elaine Cox 9960 3714 20 Monday: 9th July 2012 at 10.30 am , Warringah Bowling Club (Cost $20)
Knitting Group This group contributes to a charity organisation called Wraps with Love which dispatches quilts and covers to the four corners of the world. Our Mosman group has continued with their amazing efforts and have already produced over 40 quilts for Wraps With Love so far in 2012. The Mosman knitting group needs more squares and more wool! Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 if you have wool to donate! Many thanks in advance. If you need more information, call Maureen on 9969 3635 or Bev on 9953 2724 or enquire directly with Olivier at the Seniors' Centre. For the knitting group 2012 dates, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128. When: Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm to 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).
Periodic Play Reading Group Enjoy a fun group for seniors, reading your choice of interesting and famous plays. When: First and third Wednesday of the month from 1.00pm to 3.30pm Where: Mosman Square Seniors' Centre Enquiries: Please call 9978 4128
Come and Join Us for Bingo! We would be happy to have more people join the Bingo group, We need more bingo players, please join us for a wonderful afternoon with Jean, Jo, Vicky and all the ladies from the afternoon Bingo! if you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128.
Are you up for a game of chess? The New Chess Group is already going strong!!! Join us for a challenge, every Wednesday morning between 9.00 am and 12.00pm, the more the merrier! For further information, contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
Sing-along group Many thanks to all clients for their patience in regards to the new singing group The activity will take place at the Seniors Centre on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. No previous knowledge or singing experience required or expected! For more info, call Olivier on 9978 4128 21
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movie afternoons Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2pm after the Community Restaurant (around 2.15 pm) for a free movie at the Seniors Centre, proudly sponsored by Mosman Council and Bendigo Bank. What’s next? 13 July:
The Great Escape (for the boys!) 10 August: Sunset Boulevard (1950) 14 September A place in the Sun (1951)
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Cape Solander, lunch at St George’s Sailing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Mosman Village Markets Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Malabar – Lunch at the Coast recreation club at Malabar For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Classic Movie Afternoon – The Great Escape 2.30 – 4.30 pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Bus Trip – Gosford, Gosford Regional Gallery Join us and enjoy the exhibitions on display at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Visit the gallery shop and stroll through the beautiful Japanese gardens. Lunch at the café or picnic in one of the nearby parks. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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18 Out & About Trip – Out & About Trip – Bundeena – Lunch at the Bundeena RSL Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
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20 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. 24 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 25 Out & About Trip – Bobbin Head – Lunch at the Bobbin Inn For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 27 Community Restaurant – French Bistro 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 28 Community Bus Trip – Penrith National Gallery Penrith National Gallery is set on the western bank of the Nepean river at the foot of the blue mountains at Emu Plains. Enjoy art, a beautiful heritage listed site with lush gardens, and some delicious coffee. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128. 31 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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1 Out & About Trip – Gosford– Lunch at the Gosford Art Gallery For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 3 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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4 Mosman Village Markets 7 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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8 Out & About Trip – Palm Beach – Lunch at the Palm Beach RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Classic Movie Afternoon – Sunset Boulevard (1950) 2.15 – 4.30 pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 11 Community Bus Trip – Ferry Cronulla to Bundeena Enjoy a 20 minute trip between Cronulla and Bundeena on a vintage ferry boat and then visit beautiful Bundeena with its bush land and secluded bay. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Ferry is $2.90 one way. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
14 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Wednesday
15 Out & About Trip – Terrigal – Lunch at Bowls Cafe For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120
Friday
17 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
21 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. 25
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22 Out & About Trip – Berowra – Lunch at Fish cafe For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
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Community Restaurant – Canadian Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Community Bus Trip – Springwood Markets Join us to see the Springwood Community Ivy market, with crafts and produces from the Blue Mountains, and then visit beautiful Springwood, the Mountains second largest town. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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No Out & About Trip today – 5th Wednesday of the Month, Carer’s Outing For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 or Liz Nagel on 9978 4289.
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Garden lovers bus trip Destination to be confirmed shortly, due to low numbers, this outing will be on hold, if you are interested, please let us know asap. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant – Italian Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Mosman Village Markets
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Wednesday
5 Out & About Trip – Warragamba – Lunch at the Warragamba Worker’s and Sporting Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
Friday
7 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Saturday
8 Community Bus Trip – Morpeth Stroll along the stone paved footpaths and corridors while you explore the many fascinating heritage sites the township of Morpeth has to offer. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
11 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Wednesday
12 Out & About Trip – Davistown – Lunch at Davistown RSL Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120.
Friday
14 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 14 Classic Movie Afternoon – A Place in the Sun (1951) 2.15 – 4.30 pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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19 Out & About Trip – Towradgi – Lunch at Towradgi Park Bowls Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 21 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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22 Community Bus Trip – Bowral Tulip Festival – Corbett garden Spring time is Tulip time. Visit the Bowral festival, one of Australia’s oldest and most loved festival and enjoy the tulip time Food and wine Street fair. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Entry fee to the gardens: $5.00. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
25 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
26 Out & About Trip – Carringbah – Lunch at the Camelia Gardens For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120
Friday
28 Community Restaurant – “Best of British” – British luncheon 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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2 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost : check prices with Olivier. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 3 Out & About Trip – Como – Lunch at the Como Hotel For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 5 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost : check prices with Olivier. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 6 Mosman Village Markets
Mosman Men’s Shed is coming! Tools are being inspected and tagged and we have 18 members already! Keep your eyes open for more info.
Floating Bowling Balls? Have you ever really thought about just how dense water really is? If you've ever carried a gallon of water you know that water is not very light. In fact, a gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds! But what does this have to do with bowling balls? If you've ever been bowling you know that bowling balls range from about 8 to 16 pounds. However they are all the same size! This means that the average density of an 8 pound ball must be HALF the average density of a 16 pound ball. The inside of a bowling ball can get complicated but basically manufacturers vary the size, shape and material of the core of the ball to adjust the weight. So if one gallon of water weighs 8 pounds and an 8 pound bowling ball takes up more space than a gallon of water, the ball will float! When an object is placed in water it will displace its weight in water (Archimede's principle). So the 8 pound ball (the red one on the left) is displacing 8 pounds of water but since it doesn't take up less volume than 8 pounds of water if floats. On the other hand, the 16 pound ball (the gray one on the right) is trying to displace 16 pounds of water but it has less volume than 16 pounds of water and sinks. OR we can just say the 8 pound ball is less dense than water and the 16 pound ball is more dense than water where density is the mass of the ball divided by its volume. Reference: www.science-house.org 29
Mosman Rider
NEW ROUTE & TIMETABLE From 23 July 2012
A changed route and timetable An hourly loop servicing a bigger area, closer to Council & Spit Junction A Mosman Rider App Available from Apple App Store/Android Market or http:// mosmanrider.net New brochures Available from Customer Service/Library or ww.mosman.nsw.gov.au Track the Rider on its new route – send a blank SMS to 0459 667
A Pictorial Address presented by Mosman Historical Society
Paul Delprat: Mosman Artists I Have Known Wednesday 11 July 2012 7pm at Mosman Library A descendant of artist Julian Rossi Ashton, Paul grew up in Mosman where he has lived all his life. He will speak of artists he has known, many of whom were Mosman residents, including Lloyd Rees, Julian Ashton, Will Ashton, Richard Ashton, Salvatore Zofrea and Nigel Thomson. As Principal of The Julian Ashton Art School, which has its main campus in The Rocks and a studio in Mosman at Georges Heights. Paul will outline the school’s special connection with Mosman and the artists’ camps. Members free, visitors $5 donation. Library doors open 6.45pm—7.15pm. Tea and coffee provided. For information call 9969 9103. Also presented by Mosman Historical Society: Bill Allen, retired manager of a Sydney ferries company who will give a talk on the Sydney ferry company prior to being nationalized. Mr Allen is collecting material on all the ferries that plied Sydney Harbour. At Mosman Library at 7pm (doors open between 6.45pm and 7.15pm), Wednesday 8 August. Members free. Visitors $5 donation. Tea and coffee provided. For more information ring 9978 9103. 30
MOSMAN HOME GARDENER’S SOCIETY Meets every second Tuesday of the month 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Mosman Municipal Council
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $50.00 per term
9.30am – 10.30am Level 1 TAI CHI 10.45am – 11.45am Beginners TAI CHI
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT $10
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 4.30pm BRIDGE
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
MOSMAN ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION GROUP Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 6pm – 8pm
$2.00 per class
MOSMAN SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP
7.00pm – 9.30pm
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 3.30 pm Seniors Centre
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 11.15am – 12.15 pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
9.30am – 10.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
Chess Group Every Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
Young Seniors Morning Tea 9.30am – 11.30am Last Wednesday of the month ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES 1.00pm – 2.30pm Coin Donation 1.00pm – 3.30pm PERIODIC PLAY READING GROUP Meets every first and third Wednesday of the month
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
10.00am – 12.00pm U3A $10.00 Joining Fee $45.00 Membership
9.15am – 10.15am 10.30am – 11.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY FRIDAY
9.00am departure BUS TRIPS As advertised
SATURDAY
July, August, September 2012
Knitting Group 3rd Friday of the Month 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm Volunteers Lounge
Friday at the movies Every 2nd Friday of the month, join us for a Free classic movie afternoon 2.30-4.30 pm (Starts Feb. 2012)
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Every Week – $10.00 Last Friday of the month: International Luncheon, $12.00 Bookings Essential
9.00am – 1.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
ART CLASS 9.00am – 11.30am (all media) $50.00 per term
FRIDAY
For more information phone Olivier Strobel, Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator, on 9978 4128
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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman NSW 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128 www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
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