Over 55s Newsletter - June/July 2011 by Mosman Council

June—July 2011

55s

Guringai Festival Lunch

NEWSLETTER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ‘Living Mosman’ Photography Competition Mosman Faces The Many Faces of Bungaree Fun & Laughs Guringai Festival Mosman Musical Society Mosman Symphony Orchestra Fun & Laughs Caring for Carers Arts Excellence Movies Chess

We enjoyed a fabulous performance during one of our Community Restaurant lunches as part of the Guringai Festival.

MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128

Guringai Festival

Quick Phone List Activities

Olivier Strobel

Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Activities Co-ordinator

9978 4128

Information, Referrals & Support

Lyn Kelleher

Community Support Officer

9978 4119

Transport

Dianne Gillings

Community Transport Co-ordinator

9978 4120

Restaurant

Mary Magnus

Community Restaurant Co-ordinator

9978 4123

Meals on Wheels

Denise Lethbridge

Client Liaison Officer

9978 4130

Meals on Wheels

Katrina Jolley

Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator

9978 4130

Carers & Volunteers

Liz Nagel

Community Volunteers Co-ordinator & Carers Group Facilitator

9978 4089

Volunteers Support Officer

9978 4126

Volunteers

Ryan Mouthaan

Mobile: 041978 4089

Newsletter now available on-line at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au

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 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 leading to the office area. Those who do have difficulty with stairs, please use the main entrance (automatic doors) to the Seniors' Centre.

3 new staff! We have three new staff who you may have seen around the Centre. Nicola (Niki) Atmore is our new Manager Community Services. You may recognise Niki from her time with Mosman Council between 2000 and 2007. She has valuable expertise and experience in community services and community development, in service delivery, managerial and consultancy roles and holds post-graduate degrees in community development and management. Lilia Gretsch is with us while Hannah is on Maternity Leave and Chantal Kerr is our new Community Support Officer, working with Lyn Kelleher.

Congratulations Hannah Frost is now on Maternity Leave having produced a beautiful, bouncing bubba named Joshua. Congratulations to Hannah and her husband James.

From the Editor's Desk Dear readers, Winter is back, and it is freezing!!! Remember to be careful of burns if you are using water bottles! In this issue you will find the traditional articles for transport, community support, the restaurant, volunteering, and much more! This year again, we will have a Tax Return program here at the Centre with Clare and John, our fantastic volunteer experts. If you need assistance with your Tax Return, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128, who will book you in with them. This is a free service! Also, keep in mind that after 1st July the prices of our services change slightly. The restaurant will be $10 for a meal and $12 for the special big luncheons. Community Transport has also updated their costs; make sure you have a look at the new pricing in the transport article in this newsletter. We would like to mention again that we are trying to put together a chess group, please let me know if you are interested. We would happily host a little tournament if there were enough players around so call Olivier on 9978 4128 to get registered with the group. In the same way, some of the other activities, such as Mah-jong, Scrabble, the Tuesday exercise class, the bingo on Thursdays, are recruiting; we always need more people for those activities. We are also trying to put together a “movie afternoon” here at the Centre (on Friday afternoons after the restaurant) where we could feature classic films. For any information or bookings, any questions, suggestions, call Olivier on 9978 4128. Last but not least, you will have noticed that the Table Tennis on Tuesdays has been put on hold. We are very sorry for this situation for the moment. We are looking at another possible venue to welcome players, and will advertise the new details as soon as possible. We will also celebrate the Knitting Group’s fourth birthday in June. They have dedicated their time to looking after others by contributing so many blankets to the Wrap with Love charity. Congratulations to all of them for their amazing efforts and involvement! Last but not least, we hope you all have had the flu shots. The latest reports show that the Lower North Shore has been badly affected; safety comes first, go and see your GP if you are not feeling too well! The ADS Team

Community Restaurant Brrr! Welcome to our warm and toasty Community Restaurant for winter!

forced us to do this. It’s still the best value in town! The special lunches will be $12.00. Thank you for your understanding in these matters.

We’ve swapped over to the Winter Menu, so once again, I ask for your patience as we try out a few new dishes, which may or may not be delicious!!!! Let me know what you think. I need the feedback, so I don’t order what you don’t like!

Remember to drink a lot in the winter. It is just as important as in the summer, but sometimes we forget as we’re not feeling so thirsty! Thank you for your ongoing support and for making any new ‘customers’ feel welcome!

Our Anzac Lunch was a wonderful tribute to our fighting men and women. We all From a chilly Kitchen Fairy!! felt sad that the number of you who are still coming in with medals is dwindling. Mary Magnus Look at the lovely photo of those of you Community Restaurant who were able to come! Ann, Paul and Coordinator Ben gave us some beautiful renditions of our favourite Anzac songs, with Ben really singing his heart out. So lovely to have him back from his long time overseas and wonderful that he could find the time to come and sing for us! They will be back for the French Lunch later in the year! The Guringai Festival celebration was terrific, with the Aboriginal dancer and didgeridoo player really playing so well and entertaining us. This is such an important celebration, so thankyou for all coming along and supporting the day. I hope you liked our ‘BushTucker’ style food without the witchetty grubs and crocodile sausages!! Coming up in June on Friday 24th, we’re having a Mexican Fiesta Lunch. This will be fun and delicious, as we all love Mexican food. Friday 29th July is the French Banquet. This is always one of our most popular lunches, so remember to book in early! S’il vous plait!

From Friday 1st July the price of our lunches in the Community Restaurant is going up to $10.00. Rising costs and an increase in price by our supplier has

Meals on Wheels Our new winter menu is here! Our new winter menu offers a mouth-watering choice of warming meals for the cooler weather, including hearty casseroles, curries, rissoles and roast dinners, all served with nutritious vegetables.

Pumpkin Soup Our fresh, refrigerated meals are delivered directly Chicken to your home, ready for you to heat in your oven or Mornay microwave when required. Frozen meals are also available for your convenience. Vegetarian and Steak special diets catered for. Dianne A selection of sandwiches is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. They make a Shepherds delicious meal when combined with one of our Pie soups. Fresh salads are available every day. f Corned Bee If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to the Meals on i n o r a Mac Wheels kitchen and collect some frozen meals? Simply bring a cool bag with an ice brick to the Cheese Meals on Wheels kitchen between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our extensive Potato frozen selection. Gnocchi If you, or someone you know or care for, may d e b m benefit from having home-delivered meals, or if Cru would just like to have a look at our menu, Fish/Pumpkin you please contact either Katrina or Denise on li il h C / o Rissot 9978 4130. We are a very flexible service, offering both Bean long and short-term assistance. We can deliver Casserole once, twice or five times a week, so please give us a call to discuss your requirements.

Kind regards Katrina, Denise, Maria & Vicki Meals on Wheels

TODAY’S MENU Chilli Bean Casserole

Dear Lord, So far today, I’m doing alright. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, cursed or eaten chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I think I will really need your help then. Alison Hunt Grandma Suddenly elder status doesn’t feel so bleak, holding your grandchild is quite unique. The start of a wonderful time of loving and giving, all that warmth makes life worth living. You share all the heartaches and all the joys too, and help when you’re needed as families do. Always keen to do more but are wisely reminded, to step back a little and the stepping is timely. Sports days, prize giving, music, the arts, grand parents clapping with pride in their hearts, budding geniuses without a doubt, I’m sure some of my genes are lurking about. Happy kids growing up before your eyes. What a privilege it’s been to be part of their lives. The present we wrapped and chose with great care, swapped by vouchers — ”got to have the right gear!” Years pass quickly and your needing is done, the best times and we did have fun, Remember the magic when it all began, with those wonderful words “now you are a Gran” Long gone are the days when we played in the sand, but we will always hold close with our open hands. So you Grans don’t feel sad and sigh, we may be great Grans bye and bye. Stella Davis

One day Bill and Tom went to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter brought out two steaks for their approval and Bill immediately picked out the bigger steak for himself. Bill wasn’t at all happy about that. “You should learn to be more polite” he said to Tom. Bill replied “If you had a chance to pick first, which would you have chosen?” “The smaller one” said Tom. “Well then, what are you talking about? You’ve got what you wanted” said Bill.

Community Transport Community Transport Bus: Costs from 1st July 2011 Day

Transport to

Notes

Cost (BUS ONLY)

LOCAL

$8 Return

NORTH SYDNEY

$12 Return

CHATSWOOD MANLY OUT OF AREA

$20 Return + Tolls

Tuesday & Friday

LUNCH BUS

$5.00

Monday

SHOPPING BUS

$6.00

Tuesday

LIBRARY TRANSPORT

$6.00

Friday

LOCAL MOSMAN AREA

Disability Accessible Bus

$6 Return $4 One Way

Thursday Shuttle Bus

MOSMAN/ST LEONARDS

Disability Accessible Bus

$10 Return $6 One Way

Thursday Shuttle Bus

MOSMAN/NEUTRAL BAY

Disability Accessible Bus

$6 Return $4 One Way

Wednesday

OUT & ABOUT TRIPS

Frail older people who need pick-up from home.

$15.00

Individual Transport - Monday to Friday Shuttle buses, volunteers or regular drivers will assist Mosman residents to visit doctors and hospitals. A small fee applies and advance notice is required. Wheelchair transport is also available within the Lower North Shore area. Bookings essential, please phone Dianne on 9978 4120.

Community Support Welcome to our new Community Support Officer. As you know at the beginning of this year, Ros McLoughlin resigned after many years of service with Aged & Disability Services. I would now like to let you know that a familiar face to ADS, Chantal Kerr has been appointed two days per week, Thursday and Friday in the position of Community Support Officer. Chantal commenced on the 12 May and I would like to welcome her to the role. I will continue to work 5 days a week and look forward to the assistance Chantal will be able to provide in ensuring that Mosman residents who are frail aged, those with a disability and their carers are provided with information, support and appropriate referrals. To ensure you get to know Chantal, I have asked her to write something about herself as follows:

Hello everyone, My name is Chantal Kerr and I am the new part-time Community Support Officer. In this new role, I will be assisting Lyn Kelleher, the full-timeCommunity Support Officer. My other role consists of coordinating the fortnightly Saturday Respite Service, another successful Council initiative, launched in 2008. Born and educated in Paris, France, I moved to Australia in 1982 and settled on the North Shore. Twelve years ago, I changed my career path, embracing community work, and I have never looked back. So far, my involvement with the community has included working with seniors, people with intellectual and physical disabilities as well as families and children at risk, with organisations such as Uniting Care Ageing, Centacare, The Benevolent Society, Willoughby Council and the French Benevolent Society of NSW. I completed a Welfare diploma in 2002. If you would like to discuss any service or support needs, please phone 9978 4119 or make a time to come to the office and Chantal and I will be available to assist you in any way we can. Lyn Kelleher Community Support Officer

Chantal Kerr Community Support Officer

Congratulations to our Knitting Group! It’s their fourth birthday in June. They have dedicated their time to looking after others by contributing many blankets to the ‘Wrap with Love’ charity. ‘Wrap with Love’ a non profit charity began in 1992 and since then has donated over 255,322 wraps to over 75 countries, including Australia, with the generous help of volunteers such as our Knitting Group. Congratulations to our knitting group for their amazing efforts and involvement! Unassembled squares received at the Wrap with Love warehouse.

Tax Return assistance will be available here at the Centre with Clare and John, our fantastic volunteer experts. If you need help with your Tax Return, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128, who will book you in with them. This is a free service but there are some restrictions to access.

MOVIES We are thinking of having “movie afternoons” here at the Centre (on Friday afternoons after the restaurant) where we would feature classic films. For any information or bookings, any questions, or suggestions, call Olivier on 9978 4128.

Caring for Carers Mosman Carers Group began more than 7 years ago in response to an identified need for a local support group. Service providers and carers were consulted about how the group should be set up. The outcome was a group that meets weekly in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere every Wednesday morning from 10am to 12 noon in the Harnett Rooms at Mosman Council. The group is an open one and those who attend care for family and friends with illnesses ranging from Dementia/Alzheimers disease to terminal illness and physical disabilities as well as mental health issues. There are weekly guest speakers and these important and informative sessions cover subjects such as Dementia/ Alzheimers disease, grief and loss, legal issues, relaxation and meditation and more. There are monthly support group/get togethers when carers meet to have chat over a cup of tea and every three months there is a full day bus outing. Carers find these outings a wonderful break and respite from their caring role. Feedback from carers has been very positive, saying they find the group extremely valuable,

appreciate the information, guest speakers and referrals as well as the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and laughter which plays a big part in the meetings, and wonderful friendships formed. A vital part of the group is the friendship and support carers give one another, they know only too well the highs and lows, frustrations and difficulties of being a carer and are able to listen and offer advice and understanding. One carer said “I would not have survived without the Carers group”. Another said “I value the group so much, I was never able to open up about my feelings but now find I can speak freely about how I feel, it has been an amazing help.” The weekly meetings are not only valuable for the information and support carers receive, they also act as respite, a short break or “time out” for carers, the full day outings are also a well needed, often vital break for carers. If you are caring for someone, or you know someone who is, please contact me on 99784089 for more information. Warm regards, Liz Nagel, Carers Group Facilitator Phone: 9978 4089 Mobile: 0419 784 089

What’s On at Mosman Library Mosman Faces, recently launched, is about people and places; a place on the internet to share your stories of Mosman. In this first series of Mosman Faces ten people tell stories that have shaped the Mosman community. The stories create a visual history of Mosman through film and through images from Mosman Library’s Local Studies collection. We aim to build on these interviews through your comments and responses to the stories and the snaps. Mosman’s story is ongoing and we need you to tell it with us, to bring it to life and preserve it for present and future generations.

Do you have a story or photo to contribute? History is not just the distant past. Mosman’s story is alive and we need you to help us tell it.  Post a head-and-shoulders photo to the Mosman Faces Flickr group  Add your story and photos to Mosman Memories of Your Street  Email Local Studies at Mosman Library If you do not use the internet, never mind, someone can help or do it for you! Contact Mosman Library on 9978 4090.

Author Evening: Jane Clifton, author of ‘The Address Book’. Where do you call home? What makes a home? Is home where the heart is? Child of a pukkah English officer and a very badly behaved daughter of the British Raj, Jane Clifton grew up perpetually on the move as the family followed her father’s army postings all over the world.

As an adult, living in the fast-moving worlds of anti-war demos, women’s lib, experimental theatre, rock ‘n’ roll, and TV, she kept up the family tradition of changing addresses without so much as a backward glance. Jane’s parents both died young, a loss that left her with many haunting questions. This is the story of Jane’s search for answers and a funny, frank, engaging memoir of her life along the way. Adults $10, pensioners and students $8 (passes must be shown). Enquiries 9978 4091.

What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery The Many Faces of Bungaree: Lecture by Dr Keith Vincent Smith Thu 23 June, 6:30pm The eminent historian, author and curator will discuss Bungaree’s life and story. Bungaree, known as the Chief of the Broken Bay Aborigines, was a central figure in early Colonial Sydney. As an Aboriginal leader, he was the first person known to have been called an ‘Australian’. His story presents a rich and layered history of one man’s remarkable exploits and ability to navigate calamitous times to become a highly respected leader, and bridge between Aboriginal and white cultures.

Portrait of Bungaree, a native of NSW, with Fort Macquarie, Sydney Harbour, in background, oil on

Dr. Keith Vincent Smith, an eminent historian, author and curator will discuss Bungaree’s life and story. Bookings online – www.trybooking.com/8406 or call the Gallery on 9978 4178.

Mosman Council’s commitment to arts excellence recognised Mosman won two cultural awards at the recent NSW Local Government Cultural Awards for the exhibitions ‘Adam Hill: Not a Proppa Aborigine’ and the ‘24/7 Film Festival’. Our success shows that we are seen as leaders across the state for our work in the arts, especially for our work in developing the creative industries and for our work in Aboriginal cultural development.

Opens Sat 30 July

Tree of Life Art Exhibition 15 July - 7 July, 10am to 3pm Level 14, Kolling Building Royal North Shore Hospital Further information contact Marily Cintra on 0414 944 911

Guringai Festival: One Voice Thursday 26 May 2011 to Sunday 10 July 2011

Mosman and the Northern Sydney region. Founded in 2001, the Guringai Festival aims to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Northern Sydney region. The festival usually starts the day before Sorry Day on the 26 May through to the end of NAIDOC week, the second week in July each year. The Festival involves 11 Councils and numerous reconciliation and

Mosman Kicks Up Its Heels! Sunday 19 June, 2.30pm at Grand Hall, Mosman Art Gallery & Community Centre

Join Mosman Symphony Orchestra as we kick up our heels with a selection of dances from stage and screen. A highlight of the program will be Nino Rota’s Ballet Suite from the Federico Fellini film, La Strada. From exhilarating carnival tunes to incredibly evocative & sensual melodies, this music cannot fail to excite! Adrian Tan – guest conductor

Andrew Del Riccio – trumpet

Verdi: March & Ballet Music; Aida Act 2 Clarke: Suite in D Major Borodin: Polovtsian Dances Rota: Ballet Suite from La Strada Gardel arr. Williams: Tango ‘Por Una Corbeza’ from Scent of a Woman Tickets at the door: $20, $15 conc, Under 16′s free admission Book online to ensure your seat! www.mosmanorchestra.org.au

Photography Competition Monday 23 May 2011 to Friday 17 June 2011 What does Living Mosman mean to you?

Cuttlefish at Chowder Bay by Iain Gray

Are you a keen photographer? Do you love Mosman? Mosman Council wants to know what Living Mosman means to you. Share your photos and be in the running to win some great prizes.  Winner – Living Mosman Prize $500 and voucher for 1 day course at the Australian Centre for Photography Paddington, worth $145  Runner-up – Living Mosman Reflections $300 and Membership to Museum of Contemporary Art worth $75.  Best Young Entrant (15 and under) – Living Mosman Reflections Voucher with camera and printing shop worth $200, plus a family pass to the Australian Museum to see the Up Close & Spineless Photographic Exhibition, worth $30 Our judges – Jenny Rollo, member of Mosman’s Sustainability Team and writer for HARBOURView magazine Hans Lignell of Mosman Camera Club and John Cheeseman, Director Mosman Art Gallery will award the prizes to the photographers who best capture what Living Mosman means to them. Your input will be an important part of that decision; in June there’ll be an opportunity for everyone to vote for their favourite image. Keen to enter?  Photos must have been taken in the Mosman Local Government Area, or have Mosman as their primary subject. (You might have taken a photo of Balmoral from a boat, for example.)  Photos must be submitted online.  A maximum of 2 photographs per person can be entered.  By entering, you license your photograph/s under a Creative Commons Attribution—Noncommercial (CC BY-NC) licence.  Photos for competition will be displayed in the Living Mosman photo group on Flickr. Winners will be contacted directly, and publicly announced in the Mosman Daily and on Council’s website on Thursday 14 July. Terms of Conditions and Entry Form: www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events/2704/livingmosman-photography-competition or contact Mosman Library on 9978 4091.

E X E R C I S E As we get older, exercise becomes even more important in our lives. It keeps our muscles toned, our bones strong, improves our balance and enhances our sense of wellbeing. All those things are important not only for their long term health benefits but also for ensuring we are able to maintain our independence and quality of life. Fees are reasonable and a concession is available for pensioners. Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. Bookings are essential so call 8877 5300 or visit our website www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle.htm Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to start so get into a course to suit you.

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 - $96.00, 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 Vista Street, Mosman.

Scottish Dance Group Calling all seniors! Men and women are invited to join in a fun evening of Scottish Country Dancing. Please wear flat, soft shoes. Where: Mosman Seniors Centre When: . Every Wednesday Time: .... 7pm - 9.15pm Cost:..... $2.00 For more information contact Noreen on 9971 1646.

Mosman Leisure Walkers These leisurely paced walks are planned for able bodied members of the community with both males and females being most welcome. Put on a hat, bring a bottle of water and come walking with a friendly active social group of seniors. Please note: We do NOT walk if it is raining heavily but light rain does not deter us. If in doubt ring Annette Watson on 9960 1201 or 0431 375 507. 1ST Friday in July (1st) Meet at No 4 Circular Quay wharf at 10am for a bus trip to Paddington. From Circular Quay we will catch the 380, 382 or 389 bus to Paddington Town Hall for a walk along Oxford Street which was originally built by Governor Macquarie in 1811. We will take time to stroll along some very old, narrow streets admiring the Victorian terrace houses opposite the Victoria Barracks and end at Centennial Park for refreshments before catching a bus to return home. For more information, please contact Annette Watson on 9960 1201 or 0431 375 507.

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.

Table Tennis We are building a group of active young seniors interested in playing Table Tennis on a regular basis. The activity takes place every Tuesday between 1.00pm and 2.30pm at the Youth Centre so come along and join in the fun! Remember when it used to be known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ping Pongâ&#x20AC;?? Where: Mosman Youth Centre, The Crescent, Mosman (near Mosman Library) When: ..Tuesdays Table Tennis Time: ....1pm to 2.30pm currently on hold. Just call in, or phone Olivier on 9978 4128 We are looking for or Trish on 9969 5177. another venue.

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Computer Pals For those who know the basics on using computers and would like some one-on-one training to learn more, then Computer Pals is for you. When: 2011 Dates Term 3: from Monday 27/06/11 to Friday 16/09/11 (12 weeks) Term 4: from Monday 19/09/11 to Friday 09/12/11 (12 weeks) Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: .. $30.00 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.

Would you like to share a story with us? We are trying to get a collection of seniors' stories for a production of a booklet at some stage. You might have a treasure chest full of wonderful stories to tell that we could include in the Over 55s Newsletter. Each edition of our newsletter will have three new topics for you to write about. Please keep the story short, one page maximum, due to the limited number of pages of the newsletter itself. Let's call this your Anecdotal Memory. The topics are: Clifton Garden Dance Hall; Weekends at Balmoral Beach; Primary School memories. Drop your story off to the Seniors’ Centre office. You have the option to stay anonymous, or you could add a photo to the story if you have one.

Knitting Interested in knitting? Why not help make wraps for charity, and/or join our group? Just knit a square, 10 inches (25cms) in garter stitch using 8 ply acrylic yarn on 4mm size needles. Leave the finished square with Olivier at the main reception desk at the Seniors' Centre. The Mosman Knitting Group will be very happy to include your square in the next wrap. Wool donations would also be appreciated. The blankets produced are being sent to people in need. So far, the group has completed at least 100 blankets. Just some statistics for this year – to date Wrap with Love have given away 23,300 wraps! These have gone to many countries including Argentina, Chile, Mongolia, Pakistan and various destinations in Eastern Europe and within Australia. If you would like to join the group or 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 dates for 2011, please contact Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128. When:……Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm to 4pm Where:.. Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).

Home Gardeners

You don't have to have a garden to belong! We encourage the growing of Australian natives and our guest speakers are drawn from many areas of horticulture. Meetings include a club competition, as well as a light supper of tea/coffee and sandwiches served from 6.45pm. We are delighted to welcome new members and visitors. When: ................. Second Tuesday of the month except January and ............................. July) from 7pm Where: ................ Mosman Square Seniors' Centre Enquiries: ........... to Lyn Morehen on 9969 2368 ............................. or Maureen Sundvall on 9960 1124.

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

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Drama Group The Drama Group with Caroline Downs will start again in February. Below are the dates for each term this year. For further information contact Olivier on 9978 4128. Term 3: .....July 21 to September 8 Term 4: .....October 13 to December 1

Bingo Why not come along for a game of Bingo? It's fun, it's challenging and you could be a winner! When: ... Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm Where:.. Mosman Seniors' Centre Cost: ..... $3.00

Are you up for a game of Chess? We would like to put a group together and possibly organise a small tournament and would appreciate your interest. For further information, contact Olivier on 9978 4128

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June 2011 Wednesday

Friday

Saturday

Mosman Markets

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Gosford Art Gallery Lunch at the Café Art Gallery For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $14 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120

Friday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday

Community Bus trip – Gerrigong, Gerroa, ShellHarbour Have a marvelous drive around the country and enjoy a great day out Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus departs Mosman at 9.00am. Bus cost $20, payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128

Tuesday

Out & About Trip – Windsor Lunch at the Windsor RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $14 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Mosman Carers Group Outing - No Wednesday Outing for frail aged today.

Friday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Davistown Lunch at the Davistown RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $14 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120

Friday

Community Restaurant - Mexican Fiesta 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. Bookings essential. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128

Saturday

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. Cost $20, lunch at own expense. Bus leaves Council Car park at 0900 am Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $9. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Watson’s Bay Lunch at Doyles Fish & Chips For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $14 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120

Friday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday

Mosman Markets

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

July 2011

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Berowra Lunch at Pie in the Sky 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

For the walking enthusiasts, the walking group is starting again, Annette is recruiting, if anyone is interested; Ring Annette Watson 9960 1201 or 0431 375 507 Or Olivier on 9978 4128 for more information.

Friday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday

Community Bus Trip – Penrith National Gallery Penrith Regional Gallery is set on the western bank of the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains at Emu Plains. Enjoy art, beautiful heritage buildings and gardens and coffee. Cost $20, lunch at own expense. Bus leaves Council Car park at 0900 am Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

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

Friday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Wollongong Lunch at Towradgi Bowling 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

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday

Community Bus Trip – Rouse Hill House and Farm Enjoy a guided tour at Rouse Hill House & Farm, one of the oldest occupied homes in Australia. After the tour relax and have lunch in Windsor. Cost $20, museum tour $4, lunch at own expense. Bus leaves Council Car park at 0900 am Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Cape Solander (Whale Sighting) Lunch at St George 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

Friday

Community Restaurant - French Banquet 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. Bookings essential. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128

Tuesday

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

Out & About Trip – Picton Lunch at the Picton Bowling 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

Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

August 2011

Friday

Saturday

Mosman Markets

Saturday

Community Bus Trip – Springwood Community Ivy Market Browse at the different stalls (quality craft, bakers and makers) of this indoor market in Springwood, treat yourself with Devonshire tea and sandwiches or BBQ lunch . Cost $20, lunch at own expense. Bus leaves Council Car park at 0900 am Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128

Flashback—1970 weather Over most of the country the 1970s stand in marked contrast to the normal - and generally well deserved - image of Australia as a dry country. Instead, continual rainfall and widespread flooding was the norm, in what was easily the wettest decade of the 20th century. Though 1970 itself was dry over much of the country, it ended on a wet note in the east, with record or near-record December rains from far southern Tasmania to Roma in Queensland. Wet, stormy conditions continued in the east in early 1971 - a La Niña year. In January flash flooding in Canberra’s Woden Valley took seven lives, and serious flooding also affected Victoria’s Gippsland District. Heavy rains fell across inland areas in March and April; and in June, cloudbands extending from the tropics dumped 150-200mm over normally arid parts of northwest Australia: nearly a year’s rainfall in a month. The 1971-72 Wet set in early over northern Australia, and record or near-record November rains affected large areas; in Melbourne, an intense depression early in the month generated the worst flooding since 1934. A “heavy track” at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, a few days after the 1971 Melbourne Cup, following the worst flooding in many years. This scene was typical of large areas of Australia during the early to mid-1970s (photo courtesy of The Herald and Weekly Times Photographic Collection). www.bom.gov.au/lam/ climate/levelthree/c20thc/flip6.htm