Mosman Council’s
Summer 2017
Active, Healthy & Engaged FREE newsletter for older adults
Excursions Take a look inside at our upcoming day trips
Happy New Year, Happy Summer! Summer is back, and Christmas, and New Year!!! 2016 went so quickly, but we had great times here at the centre; we would like to wish you all a fantastic New year 2017! In this newsletter, you will find all the info you need about our new programs, but also about services, VIP membership, the Commonwealth Age Care reforms and much more! Contact us at any time on 9978 4128 for more details or visit our website on www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/seniors
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Tai Chi, Qi Jong and other exercice classes
For your diary
Dear Readers, Welcome back to A.H.E; your newsletter for January, February and March 2017! Happy New year to all of our readers!
Chinese Banquet 17 January 2017
In this issue you will find all our new programs for 2017 as well as some important information regarding Mosman Council services. You will also find details about the Seniors Festival 2017 in March, about our bus trips, themed lunches, activities and much more.
Australia Day Lunch 27 January 2017
Discover what our amazing Mosman Meals have planned for you, as well as new items on our weekly schedule. The discussion group, as an example, has been a resounding success. Join the group and start participating in 2017!
Valentine’s Day Lunch 14 February 2017
My Health Forum 23 February 2017
Seniors Festival 3-12 March 2017
Harmony Day Lunch 21 March 2017
Neighbour Day Lunch 31 March 2017 More information and bookings
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Most importantly, we would like to wish you all and your families an amazing new year 2017, hoping you had a wonderful time over Christmas and New Year! We would also like to extend our wishes to our amazing volunteers, none of this would be possible without you! We hope to see you at the Centre in 2017, this is always a good time to start a new activity, a new hobby; but don’t forget, we are here to assist you as well, talk to us if you need to, and make sure you stay tuned with the significant changes within the Age Care and how it is affecting you. 2017 will be a big year for this industry; talk to us anytime if you need guidance! You can always contact us 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.
Albert! Our new portable and secure payment solution! Great news, you can now pay directly over the counter or phone using your Visa, MasterCard or debit card for all your Saturday trips, lunches, art classes and others. We are very happy to have Albert in the centre, it will make our life and YOUR life much easier.
Quick Phone List Reception
Find out more about events & activities for Older Adults in Mosman
9978 4128
Community Development
Maya Jankovic
9978 4129
Lyn Kelleher (Tue, Wed, Thu)
9978 4129 or
Chantal Kerr (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
9978 4128
Centre Activities
Olivier Strobel
9978 4128
Transport & 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 & Support
Newsletter available online at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au E-mail: community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au 3
Meet the team Sandrine Vullierme, Marketing / Client Liaison Officer 9978 4123 E: S.Vullierme@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I moved from my beloved French Alps to Australia about 4 years ago. I have a degree in Marketing and before joining Council, I worked for a charity in the environment and conservation industry to clean up and preserve our beautiful country. I have 2 adorable daughters and my hobbies are sailing, yoga and French cuisine. What I do at Mosman: Ensure that Lower North Shore residents are aware of our wonderful services and various activities at the Senior Centre. Our dedicated team is here to help people and their carers to enjoy or improve their everyday life with nutritious meals, community transport, social support, various activities and amazing excursion. What I can assist you with: If any information is missing on the website or if you would like me to do a presentation to your community group about what we do, please contact me!
Karen Scott, Community Transport Assistant 9978 4124 E: kscott@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I was born in Tasmania and moved to NSW when I was 12. Widowed with one daughter and the most beautiful grandson ever. I completed a Diploma in Community Services with Chantal my co-worker. I have been at Mosman Council since 2003 and have the best job in the world. I enjoy my work, the clients and my team workers. In my spare time I love spending time with Jack my grandson. What I do at Mosman: I work on the shopping bus on Mondays, help with social support on Tuesdays and on the Out And About trips on Wednesdays! What I can assist you with: I can make your shopping day easier on Mondays by assisting you with whatever needs you may require. I can help you with getting to appointments either medical or social on time. I give support to Mosman residents who need some social activities or activities which they need assistance with. 4
S P E C I A L
E V E N T S Some of our Events: Friday 3 March “Festival Launch“ High Tea Sunday 5 March Artists of Mosman Exhibition Tuesday 7 March “Spring Into Dance and Romance” Cocktail Party Wednesday 8 March Table Tennis Tournament with Mosman Youth Thursday 9 March Red Carpet Event Annie Get Your Gun (1950) the movie Friday 10 March Community Lunch in the Hall Sat 11 March Excursion to Austinmere & Shellharbour
Seniors Week 2017! Spring Into Life! This year Seniors Week (now called Seniors Festival) will be taking place between the 3rd and 12th of March; and we have a lot of nice things in store for you. At the time of print, we are still finalising the details of the events, so stay tuned and watch this space; a special seniors festival booklet will be available soon at the Centre (you will also be able to view the program on the website on www.mosman.nsw.gov.au In a nutshell, we are planning to have our traditional Festival Lunch, free access to all classes during the week; a great Cocktail Party “Spring into Dance and Romance” (oh la la!) with live music, flower arrangements and more; a Spring Festival Lunch, a Red carpet Movie, and much more! This years festivities will also be taking place at the Gallery and at the Library, so make sure you collect a program and book in early!
For more information and bookings contact 9978 4128
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Mosman VIP Membership Become a Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre VIP cardholder We have introduced our brand new VIP forms! Do not wait longer, come and see us, fill in the VIP form and get your VIP Card Today!
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, or are under 65 and living with a disability themselves. Special VIP for Older Adults 55 Plus also applies! (conditions apply) Becoming a VIP will give you access to special offers, newsletters, a calendar of events and exclusive invitations to special events. Make sure you give us your e-mail as well.
YOUR GATEWAY TO MOSMAN Community Support (Intake) Team: Who we are? We are here to empower and support older people in our community; to facilitate connections within Mosman and the wider community and to network with other services and My Aged Care to provide appropriate support where required. The Community Support Team (Chantal & 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.
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Understanding the Aged Care Reforms and how YOU can benefit! As a range of Australian Government reforms have been taking effect since 2015, we continues to be focused on the health and wellbeing of older people in our community. The last issue of the newsletter focused on My Aged Care Gateway and on the importance of being registered with My Aged Care in order receive information and services you may need to assist you living at home as long as possible. As we age, continued independent living in our homes and greater choice around services that support our health and wellbeing are even more important. In recent years, the Aged Care System has been reforming. The latest major change now sees the decision making and choices in the hands of the consumer. The easiest way to access information and to understand the changes are through the My Aged Care website myagedcare.gov.au or phoning 1800 200 422. My Aged Care is an Australian Government initiative established to provide easy access to appropriate and accurate information, give you more choice and control of services, and allow you to see and understand service funding and pricing more transparently. You can now access more information allowing informed decisions and choices.
CONSUMER DIRECTED CARE
Mosman Coun cil is a register ed Aged Care Provider NAPS ID 8789 . Talk to us today if yo u wish to rece ive Mosman Coun cil Services as part of your CDC pack age.
From February 2017, funding for Home Care Packages, delivered using Consumer Directed Care approach (CDC) will follow YOU, the consumer so YOU are free to select any provider of your choice. If eligible, the Packages will be portable, allowing you to change service provider, including if you move to another location. These changes will give you greater choice in deciding who provides your care, and will establish a consistent national approach to prioritising access to care. And this means if you are eligible for a Home Care Package you can chose Mosman Council's Community Services as a provider. Also, from July 2018, the Government intends to combine Home Care Packages and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme into a single integrated care at home programme. At present Mosman Council provides Community Transport, Meals and Social Support through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. These changes represent a significant shift in how care and support is delivered to older people. If you need some assistance in better understanding your options, or would like to know if Mosman Council is the right fit for you, one of our friendly Community Support Officers would be happy to assist you. Call Lyn or Chantal today on 9978 4128 or e-mail
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Be active, healthy and engaged
ctor? o d e h t see ? Want to dresser r i a h e h ot Or go t friend? a t i s i v g? Want to hoppin s o g t s Or ju HERE! T U O Y GET WE CAN
Come and join our NEW Social Walking Group 2nd Tuesday of the month Social walking group for people 65 and over who are fit to walk 20 to 40 minutes in various venues across Sydney Metro. Only $16 per person inc Transport | Buy your own lunch. Our bus will pick you up from Mosman Square Centre and take you to various destinations across Sydney. For more information and bookings contact us today!.
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MOSMAN MEALS Be active, healthy and engaged
Mosman Meals would like to wish everyone a happy 2017! Over summer, our menu offers a choice of high-quality meals each day, as well as fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. Our fresh, refrigerated meals are delivered directly to your home, ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave when required. Frozen meals are also available for your convenience. Vegetarian, gluten-free and special diets catered for. Not only are our meals fresh and delicious, they also comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Older Australians. Our menu is regularly reviewed by a dietician;
We provide a wide variety of nutritious foods, from all 5 food groups Our menu offers protein-rich foods every day Unlike many frozen meals from the supermarket, a broad range of vegetables are included Our milk-based desserts, including custard and yoghurt, assist with meeting daily calcium requirements. Salt is kept to a minimum in all recipes The majority of our meals are low in saturated fat. 86% of our meals contain less than 10 grams of fat per 100 grams
If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to the kitchen and purchase some frozen meals. Simply bring a cool bag to the Meals kitchen between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our extensive frozen selection. We are a very flexible service, offering both long and short-term assistance. There are no contracts or minimum orders and you can cancel service at any time. We can deliver once, twice or five times a week, so please give us a call to discuss your requirements. 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
We now accept electronic payments!
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COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Be active, healthy and 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 & Fridays Time: 12.30pm Location: Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost: $10 | Themed days $12 (Door to door transport for Mosman, Cremorne & Neutral Bay residents)
Themed Lunches for 2017 Chinese New Year Banquet…..12.30pm Tuesday 17 January ($12) Australia Day Lunch…..12.30pm Friday 27 January ($12) Valentines Day Lunch …..12.30pm Tuesday 14 February ($12) Seniors’ Festival High Tea …..12.30pm Friday 3 March ($12) “Dance & Romance” Cocktail Party…..4.00 – 6.00pm Tuesday 7 March ($10) Harmony Day Lunch…..12.30pm Tuesday 21st March ($10) Neighbour Day Lunch…..12.30pm Friday 31 March ($10 or bring a neighbour and you both get your lunch for $5 each!)
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT VOLUNTEERING AND
Be active, healthy and engaged
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE We are modernising! What a busy time of year for the volunteer’s office! We have implemented a new volunteer management system, making things so much easier and simplifying our communication channels! We also have an E-Newsletter, another recent addition, so we are modernising, making things easier for you when you join us to volunteer! Contact Steven at Volunteers Office on 9978 4126 or reception 99784128
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Mosman Library runs a Home Library service available to all eligible residents which lets people continue their love of reading even if they can't physically make it to the Library. This wonderful program has recently been taken over by Rebecca, who has been a librarian for the past six years and has worked in a number of roles in public libraries. This service is not just for the aged but also available to carers, people with disabilities or those with a long or short term illness. We might just need to see a medical certificate. All you need to do is ring the Library on 9978 4091 or email hls@mosman.nsw.gov.au to get started. We will get your preferences of what you like to read and how often you would like deliveries - fortnightly or monthly. We offer a self-select service too - if you can get to the library but find it difficult to get them home we can organise for this to happen. Remember the library has more than just books and we have options for people who struggle with standard print.
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CARERSTRANSPORT PROGRAM COMMUNITY
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WHY MOSMAN CARERS GROUP IS SPECIAL! Mosman Carers Group, an award winning program started more than 12 years ago and during that time many people have attended the meetings and found them invaluable. We think the best way to describe the group and its benefits is to let Carers who attend speak for themselves; As Jan said, " when illness comes along and takes your life in a very different direction everything seems to change, what I take from Mosman Carers Group is a feeling of not being alone to face the journey." Annette said "we all understand what each of us is going through, we can laugh, exchange experiences, learn from one another and provide support and understanding." Susan said, " the regularity and frequency makes for very effective meetings and the speakers are excellent. There is a feeling of belonging in the group, this reduces the feeling of isolation so prevalent for carers. Friends and relatives often don't know what to do or say so stay away." And Jenny, who said " I particularly enjoy the speakers who cover an array of subjects, they are mindful of our needs and give sage advice on keeping Carers healthy and well informed. Thank you to the group for making my life so much more ordered and bearable."
The group meets every Wednesday morning with discussions, guest speakers, information, laughter and sharing. Some people are happy to share their experiences, some prefer just to listen, you can arrive late, leave early and attend when able, there is no pressure.
For more information contact ,Liz Nagel Carers Program Coordinator. (Wednesdays) 9978 4089 or 9978 4128 Email: L.Nagel@mosman.snw.gov.au
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MY STORY
Betty Gemmell
I was born on the 11th May 1917 at my maternal Grandparent’s farm, four miles out of the Riverina town of Berrigan. Berrigan did not have a doctor in residence until a number of years later. I am the first born of seven and can call myself a great ‘farm lady’. How I loved that farm and Grandma - actually we all did, my two sisters and four brothers spent school holidays as often as possible at ‘Hazen Farm’. Until the age of 10 we were living on properties in other Riverina areas; loving every minute of life - our ponies, the sheep, cattle, dogs, cats, and chickens made our life fun and educational. When Dad gained his accountancy degree, (by correspondence), we moved into Deniliquin where we lived most of our lives. Dad had his own accountancy business. While on the properties our education was by correspondence which Mother supervised. Then into B-I-G school. It was not easy to accept having to sit inside with so many other children for most of the day for my brother John and me. On leaving school aged 16 it was it was time to look for a career. I had always dreamt of being a doctor or a nurse but at 16 it was too early to start. So for 2 years I worked as a book keeper in a small station and farm supplier’s office. The starting wage was one pound and ten shillings per week and two pounds, ten shillings when I left. At 18 I found that to do medicine you needed a top pass in Latin which meant nursing was next my next option. Here again I struck a hitch so into another waiting time job. When World War 2 broke out I was approached by the Bank of Australasia to work in the local branch in Deniliquin. Then aged 23 it proved to be a rewarding 38 years in banking – hard years at times but worth it. I was one of the first women to become a fully qualified bank officer. It was in my early 30’s that I was sent to Sydney where I worked until retiring at 60; the compulsory retirement age for we women. The biggest mistake I made on retirement was not going home to Deniliquin to live. I had become a city-ite! How lucky I have been to have had both country and city life styles – guess it would almost be half and half. The biggest change in my 99 years? Of course it is the mechanical takeover of manual labour which has brought about many good changes to our lives but I think it has gone far too far and borders on disaster for us as ‘Humans’ and I would like things mechanical to S-T-O-P now! I hope all this has not bored you but it is written with sincerity and my life as a member of a wonderful family; Mother, Father, and 6 siblings; a family of love, sadness and helping each other. My motto is ‘Talk to each other more often’. Happy New year to all and a big thank you to Karen Scott and to the Mosman Council Community Care Team for always looking after me.
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A C T I V I T I E S Mosman Council has some great activities and programs to offer; we aim at delivering a wide range of options to cater for the diversity of needs in the community. Please find below the details of some of the things we do, you also have the complete program inserted in this issue so that you can keep it as a quick reference guide. If you have ideas for 2017, if you want to see an item that is not on the agenda, please contact us, your suggestions, ideas and feedback is always extremely helpful! For all programs, bookings and feedback call the office 9978 4128! Here are some of our exercise programs; but there is more;: Table tennis on Wednesday or The Tuesday Dance group are also healthy and active options as an example .
(See insert for full program)
Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2017? 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….10.30am-11.30am Zumba Gold Call the office 9978 4128 for times and location
Qi Jong with Stuart! We tried it in 2016, and it was great! Stuart is coming back in 2017, and his Qi Jong Class is now a regular program at Mosman Council! Join him to learn the basics and follow the steps on screen! Every Thursday at 3.00 pm for 45 mns of amazingly healthy and relaxing gentle exercise! And it s free! At the Seniors Centre, Mosman Council! Starting again on Thursday the 19th of January! 14
Tai Chi Tai chi is ever so popular! If you don’t know, 2017 is the year to start, because you have been missing out! Tai chi is on Mondays at the Seniors Centre and we have two classes, level 1 and beginners! It starts again on Monday 9th of January, and the cost is $10.00 / session. Join us!
M Movie O V I Afternoon E T I M E
A red carpet event!
We have changed the time and date for the movie! Join us on the red carpet every 2nd Thursday of every month at 12.45pm for a movie and afternoon tea. Transport available to and from the Centre. Contact 9978 4120 or 9978 4128 for bookings. Thursday 12 January:
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
94 min
Thursday 9 February:
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
110 mins (long movie)
Thursday 9 March:
Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
107 min
Thursday 20 April:
Brief Encounter (1945)
86 mins
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Active, Healthy & Engaged Mosman Council’s FREE newsletter for older adults
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE Civic Centre, Mosman Square 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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