Mosman Council’s
Autumn 2017
Active, Healthy and Engaged FREE newsletter for older adults
Excursions Take a look inside at our upcoming day trips
Summer ends and Autumn arrives! We’ve had a fabulous time this summer at the Centre and have exciting new activities and classes for you. In this newsletter, you will find all the info you need about our programs, services and how to reach us. We are your local community care provider in Mosman and are looking forward to keeping you busy and engaged.
What’s on in April, May and June 2017?
As well as our regular program, we have some new activities: The View Club is coming to Mosman Mosman Square Lunchtime Concert Series for all Music lovers Movies are back on the 2nd Friday of each month
Activities Be active, healthy and engaged Call 9978 4128 to find out more
Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre and Programs Satisfaction Survey 2017
We will soon be sending you our annual satisfaction survey. This is very important for us to know that what we do here benefits YOU and the local community. Please take time to fill one in and give us your honest feedback. Pick up a copy from the front desk or send your email address to complete it electronically. We have great giveaways to be won if you take part in the survey. Receive newsletters and other events via e-mail Register your e-mail address on our website www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/web/newsletters
Food Discover our new Autumn menus
For your diary Friday Movie “Brief Encounter” Friday 7 April 2.30pm
View Club Friday 21 April 2.30pm
Anzac Day Lunch Friday 28 April 12.30pm
Dear Readers, We hope that you will enjoy reading our Autumn edition. What a busy start to the year it's been! Seniors Week in March came and went so quickly, and it was a resounding success on all accounts. Thank you to all of you who attended; we had so many events and each was packed with people, it was fabulous! If you attended one or more events we would love to hear your feedback. Pick up a feedback form at the Centre’s reception desk. We have many more amazing events and regular programs in store for you for the next quarter. Keep an eye out for our great Community Restaurant lunches, our fantastic bus trips and much more. We are planning a Health Forum in May (date TBC) where you will be able to speak to local health professionals. But the important new items on the Agenda is the New Mosman View Club, 3rd Friday of each month at 2.30pm after the community restaurant and our new Lunchtime Concert Series for music lovers, starting on 27 April in the main hall.
Lunchtime Concerts Thursday 27 April 1pm
In the meantime keep warm, and join us for a lunch, an exercise program or any other activity, or simply come and relax in our lounge with a cup of tea and a biscuit. We have music we have entertainment. And most importantly we have door to door transport to get you to and from the centre.
Walking Group to La Perouse 23 May 10.30am-2.30pm
It is also important to keep us in mind for services, and to remember that you need to be registered with My Aged Care (1800 200 422). We offer tailored transport, meals, social support and many other services that might make your everyday life easier. Contact us today if you need help or advice:
Italian Lunch Friday 26 May 12.30pm
Winter Wonderland Lunch Friday 30 June 12.30pm
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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm on the main service line: 02 9978 4128 or send an email to community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au.
Quick Phone List Reception
Find out more about events and activities for Older Adults in Mosman
9978 4128
Community Development
Maya Jankovic
9978 4129
Lyn Kelleher (Tue, Wed, Thu)
9978 4119 or
Chantal Kerr (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
9978 4128
Centre Activities
Olivier Strobel
9978 4128
Community Transport and Outings
Nitesh Gurbani
9978 4120
Restaurant
Claire Mullins (Tue & Fri)
9978 4130
Mosman Meals
Katrina Jolley
9978 4130
Carers Program
Liz Nagel (Tue & Wed)
9978 4128
Volunteers
Steven Walker
9978 4126
My Aged Care
Federal Government Gateway www.myagedcare.gov.au
1800 200 422
Mosman Council
Customer Service
9978 4000
Carer Gateway
Federal Government Gateway for Carers www.carergateway.gov.au
1800 422 737
Intake and Support
Newsletter available online at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au E-mail: community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au
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Meet the team Julie Helfenstein, Aged Services Assistant
02 9978 4235 E: J.Helfenstein@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: ? I moved to Sydney about 15 months ago from sunny Brisbane. I do miss the heat but Sydney is amazing! There is so much to do and see and the beaches here are beautiful! Even though my commute from Inner West Sydney is long, it is pretty special crossing the Harbour Bridge every day and seeing the Opera House! What I do at Mosman: : I am the Aged Services Assistant. I help my team deliver different services and I also help with events that we hold in the community centre. What I can assist you with: I can help you find the right person to speak to in regards to our services. I help set up all of the activities you love and I also top up the free tea, coffee and biscuits we have in the Care CafĂŠ!
Robert Brown, Community Bus Driver
02 9978 4120 E: R.Brown@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I have been with Mosman Council for two and a half years. I work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. What I do at Mosman: On Mondays I drive the shopping bus - a trip to Bridgepoint Shopping Centre in the morning and another trip after lunch for those clients who like to sleep late. On Wednesdays and Fridays, I do Individual Transport for our clients to all suburbs on the Lower North Shore. On these days I have regular clients as well as occasional clients, and destinations include the major hospitals, hair appointments, doctor visits, physio appointments and Bingo, to name a few. Providing this service to the seniors of Mosman is very rewarding and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to do so.
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ACTIVITIES AT MOSMAN SQUARE CENTRE Be active, healthy and engaged
What’s new at Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre? Lunchtime Music Concert Series The VIEW Club in Mosman Friday 21 April 2017 at 2.30pm Future dates: 19 May and 16 June
VIEW is a leading women's national volunteer organisation, providing the opportunity for women from all walks of life to meet regularly, establish lasting friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children through charity. Booking and information contact Jeanette on 9144 6108 or e-mail pjcass@tpg.com.au
Mosman Square Lounge Get your VIP card and access for FREE Wi-Fi, computer access, tea, coffee and biscuits available all day every day! Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Mosman Square-Spit Junction
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CARERS PROGRAM
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A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, dementia, chronic or terminal illness or is frail. Being a carer can often be emotionally and physically draining and many carers put their own needs last making them feel alone or unsupported. This can sometimes cause the carer to feel overwhelmed. Carers need to make their own wellbeing a priority. Keeping healthy both physically and mentally is important. The Mosman Carers group has provided ongoing support, information, advice and assistance for carers for the past 14 years. The group also provides the opportunity to talk things over with people who are in a similar situation. This is extremely helpful as they understand the caring role only too well. Here is some feedback from group members: " The group is supportive and informative, and the helpful tips from other carers are invaluable. It is somewhere to share, relax and have a laugh when things get demanding." (Kerry) " It has helped me reduce my stress levels and improve my coping skills and has allowed me to access programs I had no previous knowledge of." (Katica) " The group empathy comforts us and through sharing and support we can retain perspective, the group provides a warm and comfortable haven when things get tough, it has helped me feel better about continuing with my caring role, we also laugh often!" (Sabrina) The group meets every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at Mosman Council. The meetings are relaxed and friendly and there are regular guest speakers covering a range of topics. If you wish to learn more about the group, please contact Liz Nagel, Carers Program Coordinator on 9978 4089 and 9978 4128 or L.Nagel@mosman.nsw.gov.au. Access the guest speaker list on Council’s website: mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/carers Mosman Carers Group has turned 14! Congratulation to Liz Nagel for running the group for 14 years strong and helping so many carers during this time! 6
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
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Care Program - Individual support Our Care Program is designed to support older adults who are most frail in the community. Using a person-centred approach, the person’s needs and wishes are identified in the initial visit and appropriate connections made. Our Community Support Officers and volunteers regularly visit you to see how you are going and if you need extra help. Support includes: One to one Support Shopping Outings Companionship Art at home program Computer Aid program
Spotlight on Art at Home Program: Skilled volunteers help you develop or improve your drawing/painting or skills in your own home.
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Saturday Social Club A week-end Day Program for older adults living in Mosman and surrounding neighbourhoods. The program runs every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9.30am to 3pm and includes outings, visits to museums, concerts, centre based music therapy, art therapy, gentle exercises and movement classes which are specifically designed to help the participants remain engaged and connected. The club gives family members/carers the opportunity to take a break whilst their loved ones are enjoying a day out. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Community Support Team (Chantal and Lyn) is your first point of call for linking to the services you need to remain living independently at home as long as possible. We work WITH you to identify your needs and then make appropriate connections. We can speak to you over the phone, arrange a friendly home visit, or meet you here at our Centre or anywhere in the community you feel comfortable. If you are new to the area, or perhaps you feel you can benefit from knowing more about what is available to you, we are here to answer your questions. We can also help you register with My Aged Care, the Federal Government’s gateway to all aged care needs.
Call us today on 9978 4119 or 9978 4128 to find out more
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ACTIVITIES ATTRANSPORT MOSMAN COMMUNITY Be active, healthy and engaged SQUARE CENTRE Be active, healthy and engaged
Want to see the doctor? Or go to the hairdresser? Want to visit a friend? Or just go shopping? WE CAN GET YOU THERE!
Call 9978 4120 Community Transport Walking Group We started this group in September last year to promote active and healthy living along with the opportunity to establish social contacts among the members. The concept of a walking group through community transport also involved giving participants a chance to revisit those long forgotten corners of Sydney: Become a tourist in their own city! This popular group has so far done six walks, completing a joint 84,000 steps! Join the team in May and celebrate the Guringai Festival by walking the historical La Perouse walk. This year's festival theme is "connect". Is there any better way to connect than by being there, experiencing this connection with the past and living it in the present? Nitesh Gurbani
Celebrate the Guringai Festival by walking the historical La Perouse walk Primarily across open lawns, this walk offers views across Botany Bay while visiting historically significant landmarks. 792 m circuit - 9m climb 23 May 2017 10.30am - 2.30pm $16 including transport Bookings: 9978 4120 More walks: 11th April 2017 13rd June 2017 8
Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh and lunch in Newtown Walking Tour of the Rocks and lunch at Barangaroo
MOVIEAfternoon PROGRAM Movie
A red carpet event! Movies are back on Fridays! Join us every 2nd Friday of the month at 2.30pm for a movie and afternoon tea. It takes place in the hall after the community lunch. Transport available to and from the Centre for a minimal fee. Contact 9978 4128 for bookings. Friday 14 April:
Brief Encounter (1945)
86 min
Friday 12 May:
Jezabel (1938)
104 min
Friday 16 June:
Baghdad Cafe (1987)
95 min
Come dressed in red
MEMBERSHIP Who can become a VIP? Users of the Seniors' Centre and services are eligible to join the Mosman Square Centre VIP Program, if they: are over 65 years care for someone who has dementia or a disability are under 65 and living with a disability themselves Special VIP for Older Adults 55 Plus also applies! (conditions apply)
Come to our office, level 1 to get your VIP card and free tea/coffee at Mosman Square Coffee Lounge. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Call us for more information 02 9978 4128
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MOSMAN MEALS Be active, healthy and engaged
New menu Our new winter menu begins in May, offering a range of warming meals for the cooler weather, with hearty casseroles, curries, rissoles and roast dinners. Our menu offers a choice of meals each day, with traditional favourites as well as contemporary dishes to suit all tastes. We also have fresh salads and sandwiches. We can cater for special diets, such as gluten-free or vegetarian, and can provide pureed or soft meals. We can even arrange for a dietician to contact you to discuss your requirements. Still only $10 for soup and bread roll, main meal, dessert and juice!
New 'petite' meals We've heard you! In addition to our usual meals, we now offer a range of smaller 'petite' frozen meals for people with smaller appetites. Take-away meals Have you thought about taking away some frozen meals after your exercise class or after other activities in the Seniors’ Centre? Bring a cool bag between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our huge selection of frozen meals. If you, or someone you know or care for, may benefit from having home-delivered meals, or if you would just like to have a look at our menu, please contact Katrina on 9978 4130 or email community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au 10
COMMUNITY RESTAURANT MOSMAN MEALS Be Beactive, active,healthy healthyand andengaged engaged
Come and experience our
Community Restaurant It is the perfect place to meet friends while enjoying a delicious, three-course lunch with your choice of juice, tea or coffee and a complimentary glass of wine. International themed events with entertainment are featured on the last Friday of each month. When: Tuesdays and Fridays Time: 12.30pm Location: Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost: $10 | Themed days $12 (Door to door transport for Mosman, Cremorne and Neutral Bay residents)
Themed Lunches
Friday 28 April
Friday 26 May
Friday 30 June
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Spring into Life! Seniors Week Festival NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching up to 500,000 seniors each year. Mosman Seniors Festival has been a big success with over 700 people turning out this year to over 13 events: High Tea, Cocktail Party, Sport classes, Movie, Memoir writing workshop and art class to name a few. A big thank you for participating. We hope you to see you again next year!
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Computer Pals
Stay Connected with technology
Computers, laptops, and smart devices such as tablets or phones can get us online and make our lives easier. They allow us to do lots of different things like keep up-to-date with news, pay bills, do banking, do business with a range of organisations and government departments, and stay in regular contact with family and friends who live far away. Although many Australians are able to take advantage of the benefits of modern technology, we know it’s not always easy for older Australians - and we want to help. Some older people are physically or socially isolated because they live alone or are separated from their family or friends. If you or someone you know can relate to this, using computers and the internet can help improve your situation by helping you connect with family and friends. This can be through emails or social networking sites like Facebook. Being prepared to use computers, or other technological devices, and the internet can also help you keep informed and be aware of changes that may affect you. Many government departments and organisations now increasingly rely on the internet, e-bulletins and websites to provide people with information or tell them when they need to do something. If you don’t know much about computers or the internet and want to learn, join the Computer Pals at Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Our course will allow you to progress at your own pace in a friendly non-threatening environment. Embracing technology can make our lives easier and help keep us connected to our community and our families. If you’re motivated to learn then you’re likely to succeed, the secret is to be motivated! 14
Courses run from the Lounge: 5 weeks for $25 or 10 weeks for $40. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Information and booking contact 9978 4128
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Active, Healthy and Engaged Mosman Council’s FREE newsletter for older adults
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE Mosman Square, Spit Junction Mosman NSW 2088
P: 9978 4128 E: community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au For information on what we do visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/seniors
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