Mosman Council’s
Winter 2016
Healthy, Active & Engaged FREE newsletter for older Adults
Excursions Take a look inside at our upcoming day trips, P12-13
Who said winter has to be dull! Welcome to our colour edition of our Over 55s Newsletter. Yes we may have made it smaller but it is now in full colour for you to enjoy. We are still experimenting and would like to hear from you about the new look. We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly. This is your newsletter and we want you all to have a voice making it just the way you want it. Please contact Maya and Olivier if you have feedback for us. You can e-mail or phone. Our details are on page 3. So sit back, grab that cup of tea and read away!
Celebrate Mosman Did you know that once upon a time there were diving boards and a hotel at Clifton Gardens, and trams to take you around Mosman? Take a look at the video that celebrates Mosman – Then and Now
Celebrate Mosman Then and Now DVD is available to purchase at Mosman Council reception or Mosman Art Gallery. Get your copy now for only $10
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Art Classes Get creative with two classes a week! Call 9978 4128
Coffee Club Don’t pay $3.50 for coffee ever again. New espresso coffee for $1. in the Lounge
For your diary 22 July - Oct: Tax Help Service 22 July: Picture of Health at the Art Gallery 27 July: Mystery Out & About Trip 29 July: French Lunch at the Community Restaurant 7 August: Mosman Youth Art Prize Guided Tour at the Art Gallery 12 August: Friday at the movies. Casablanca on the big screen 26 August: Themed Lunch Rio! We travel to Brazil!!! 30 September: Opa, its Zorba the Greek at our Friday Luncheon
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Dear Readers As you will notice the Newsletter is changing slightly; we are hoping to make it more interesting, with better content, and much simpler to navigate. The important information that you need is still here, but it is arranged differently to make it more logical. Don’t hesitate to give us your feedback. We hope that you had a great time for Seniors Week and that you will join us for more activities, lunches and events in the second part of the year. Stay warm, winter is upon us, so this could be time to check your fire alarms! It is also time to lodge your tax return. We will have the Tax Help Service at the Centre again this year, so call Olivier on 9978 4128 for a booking. Please also make sure that you check our new prices effective from 1 July. This quarter we are introducing a new VIP membership form (read more on page 7); this will give you access to special offers, goodies and more. Ask us for details next time you come in. Stay active, healthy and engaged this winter. We look forward to seeing you at our lunches, outings and activities.
The Tax Help Service is back in the Centre in July. Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 for bookings and for more information. Meet Albert, a 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 introduce Albert to the centre, it will make our life and YOUR life much easier.
Quick Phone List Reception
Find out more about events & activities for the over 55’s in Mosman
9978 4128
Community Development
Maya Jankovic
9978 4129
Lyn Kelleher (Tue, Wed, Thu)
9978 4119
Chantal Kerr (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
9978 4119
Angela Weight (Mosman Meals)
9978 4251
Centre Activities
Olivier Strobel
9978 4128
Transport & Outings
Nitesh Gurbani
9978 4120
Restaurant
Claire Mullins (Tue & Fri)
9978 4123
Mosman Meals
Katrina Jolley
9978 4130
Carers Program
Liz Nagel (Tue & Wed)
9978 4089
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, Referrals & Support
Newsletter available online at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au 3
Meet the team Steven Walker, Volunteers ph: 9978 4126 e: s.walker@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I am from the Central Coast and have spent most of my career in landscape gardening. The move to Sydney brought with it a career change, and after finishing a degree in Social Research and Policy I sought a new direction in community services, specifically working with volunteers What I do at Mosman: I am the main point of call for all current and prospective volunteers at Council. I am able to provide information on volunteering opportunities available and run the recruitment process to bring new volunteers on board. I also coordinate the Community Visitors Scheme, where volunteers visit residents of residential aged care homes to provide social support What I can assist you with: I can provide information on all things volunteering. Should you need advice on where to start or what to do, I can help steer you in the right direction.
Lyn Kelleher, Community Support (Social) ph: 9978 4119 e: l.kelleher@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I have been working in the community sector for over 25 years. After completing a Diploma of Social Science I commenced work at the Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Service in 1991 as the Co-ordinator of the Community Information Van. We took information out into the community, visiting local shopping centres and groups. In 1994 I moved into the centre as the Centre Co-ordinator and also relieved as the Manager of the centre over several extended periods. In 2006 I came to Mosman Council in the role of Community Support Officer. What I Do at Mosman: I work with my colleague Chantal Kerr, to provide information, referral and social support. We receive funding for the program which delivers support to Mosman residents who are frail aged, those with a disability and their carers. What I Can Assist You With: Chantal and I are available at the Seniors’ Centre to assist with information on services and support available in the community. In the provision of Social Support, we work with a team of volunteers who assist people with friendly visits, outings, companionship, assisted shopping and small tasks. You can visit us at the Centre or contact us by phone and e-mail. We are also available to provide home visits to discuss your needs and support you to access the most appropriate services. 4
Claire Mullins, Community Restaurant ph: 9978 4123 e: c.mullins@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I was originally a Volunteer for over a year in the Restaurant and was keen to take on the position of Restaurant Co-ordinator when Mary retired. My background is in Catering and School Canteens providing children with nutritious and delicious meals. What I do at Mosman: I organise the Community Restaurant which takes place every Tuesday and Friday and I also co-ordinate the fabulous Volunteers that serve you. Once a month when we have our special 'Theme Lunches', which are always so much fun, I source the entertainment and decorate the centre so you can sit back and have a fantastic time. What I can assist you with: If you have a special dietary requirement I am more than happy to help, please come and see me or let Olivier know before the lunch date. If you know of someone at lunch who is having a birthday, let me know and we will sing them 'Happy Birthday'. If you are wanting to dine with a large group, this can be arranged for you beforehand with a bigger table. I am always happy to receive your feedback on the Restaurant and what we could do to improve.
Olivier Strobel, Centre Activities ph: 9978 4128 e: o.strobel@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I am from Paris 13, France, my background is in Social Sciences and I have been at the Seniors Centre for 7 years. I enjoy spending time with my children aged 2.5 and 6.5 years old, and I love football! What I do at Mosman: I coordinate activities at the Centre, organise programs and liaise between people, group leaders and the office. I make sure that the Centre operates nicely and can assist you with enquiries at reception or over the phone. What I can assist you with: I might often be the first point of contact when you call or come to the Centre; I enjoy helping people and assisting them with what they need. Come and talk to me if you need any assistance, if you need computer classes, if you think of organising an activity, or if you have feedback. I am always happy to try to help!
Liz Nagel, Carers ph: 9978 4089 e: l.nagel@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I have worked at Mosman Council for many years, first coordinating Volunteers and then working with Carers. I love reading, travelling and entertaining friends and family. What I do at Mosman: I facilitate the Carers Group which meets every Wednesday in the Harnett Room at Council and provide information and support to Carers. What I can assist you with: If you are caring for someone with dementia, an illness or disability the caring role can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. Our group has regular guest speakers covering a range of subjects and friendly discussions in an informal atmosphere. 5
Meet the team - cont. Chantel Kerr, Community Support (Social) ph: 9978 4056 e: c.kerr@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I left France, my country of birth, and moved to Sydney in my early thirties. After having worked in the Export field both in Paris and Sydney, I decided to embark on a different "career" path in my mid forties and this when I completed a Diploma in Community Services. I came to Mosman Council eight years ago as Community Support Officer. I am married and have a daughter and a son and a five month old grand-son. My hobbies include music, literature and art. What I do at Mosman: I share the role with my colleague Lyn Kelleher. The role includes supporting the local community through social support, running the Mosman Care CafĂŠ Group and the Saturday Social Group. What I can assist you with: Lyn and I can assist local residents with all aged care enquiries, referrals to service providers including the new My Aged Care Gateway. This can be done over the phone, office or home visits. We can also link you with one of our Volunteers for social support (home visiting, accompanied shopping and other).
Angela Weight, Community Support (Food Services) ph: 9978 4251 e: a.weight@mosman.nsw.gov.au Who I am: I have a background in Welfare and completed a Social Work degree at the University of Sydney. I am from a family of seven children and grew up on the Northern Beaches. In my spare time I love travelling the world and experiencing new things. What I do at Mosman: I am responsible for all referrals, intake and assessment for our Food Services. I also work across the Senior Centre Programs with the Activities Coordinator. What I can assist you with: If you require any further information about our food services or if there is anything I can assist you with please don't hesitate to contact me.
Keep an eye out for our next issue for more staff profiles. Have you had an interesting life? Would you like to be profiled in our next issue. Speak to Olivier now to book an interview. 6
YOUR GATEWAY TO MOSMAN 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 (Angela, Chantal & Lyn) is your first point of call for linking to the services you require to stay living at home as long as possible. We work WITH you not FOR you to identify what your needs are, and then to 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 as a resident of Mosman and as a older person, 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. Chantal & Lyn on 9978 4119 or Angela (Mosman Meals) on 9978 4130
Become a Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre VIP cardholder We are introducing VIP membership forms for the centre. Becoming a VIP comes with the benefits of special deals, newsletter, calendar of events and invitations to special events.
Who can become a VIP? If you are a Mosman resident and: Over 65 years of age A Carer for someone who has dementia or a disability; or Under 65 and living with a disability
YOU benefit instantly. If you are over 55 and live in Mosman, or you regularly visit our centre talk to us about the benefits of becoming a member.
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A C T I V I T I E S Mosman Art Classes Calling on all Mosman Artists! Mosman Artists; join one of our great art classes in 2016! Monday afternoons: 1.30pm and 4.00pm with Diana Bilderbeck-Frost (mixed media) Friday mornings: 9.00am - 11.30am with Erika Beck (mixed media). Come along and join one of our fantastic classes, learn and interact with the group and with the teachers and start painting. All welcome, cost is $77.00 per term (10 weeks). No prerequisite knowledge required. We will also be rerunning our balance seminar with Sally in August. This class will cost $5.00 per session and is extremely valuable if you have balance issues. Sally is a professional who designs and runs these classes. Call us for more details on 9978 4128.
Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2016? Tuesday Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace Gentle Exercise Slow Pace Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace Upright & Active New Zumba Gold
10.30am-11.30am 9.15am-10.15am 9.30am-10.30am 10.30am-11.30pm 2.00pm-2.45pm
Table Tennis In 2014, Seniors won the Mosman Championship (against a delegation from the Youth Centre), in 2015 we did not organise a tournament. Join us in 2016 and help us regain the crown. Every Wednesday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Contact: Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128 *Please wear sneakers with good sturdy soles.
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M Movie O V I Afternoon E T I M E
A red carpet event!
Join us on the red carpet every 2nd Friday of every month at 2.00pm for a free movie and afternoon tea. You don’t have to book. Why not come early at 12.30pm, enjoy a delicious lunch at our community restaurant and stay Friday 8 July:
Amelie 122 mins
Friday 12 August:
Casablanca 102 mins
Friday 9 September:
The Rabbit Proof Fence 94 mins
Friday 14 October:
Mutiny on the Bounty 132 mins
NEW
SPECIAL INTEREST Besides our classic activities, we have new items on the agenda. Our new Discussion Group could be a great way to start, meet other people and talk current affairs.
Contact Olivier on 9978 4128 if you would like to be part of our new group. Spaces are limited so enquire today and put your name down on the list.
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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 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: 12.00pm (Lunch served at 12.30pm) Location: Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost: $10 | Themed days $12 (Door to door transport for Mosman residents available)
Our themed entertainment and lunches for 2016 Friday 29 July | FRANCE, ‘Bastille Day’ Friday 26 August | BRASIL, ‘Celebrate Rio’ Olympics Friday 30 September | GREEK ‘Opa’ Tuesday 1 November | Melbourne Cup Friday 16 December | Christmas Lunch People who live outside Mosman are welcome to attend.
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MOSMAN MEALS Be active, healthy and engaged
Are you eating enough nutritious food this winter?! At Mosman Meals we have a huge selection of chilled (refrigerated) or frozen meals to choose from. Unlike many of the basic frozen meals on offer in the supermarket, all our nutritiously balanced meals include potatoes, rice or pasta and a variety of fresh Vegetables. We can deliver meals to your home every week day or as often as required ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave. We cater for special diets (eg gluten free) and can provide soft, chopped or pureed meals for people with chewing or swallowing difficulties.
Our prices from July 2016: Meal $6.00 Soup & roll $2.50 Dessert $1.50 Juice $0.50 } Meal package (meal, soup & roll, dessert, juice) $10.00 Salad $6.50 } Salad package (salad, soup & roll, dessert, juice) $10.50 Sandwich $4.00 If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to Mosman Meals Shop and collect 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. Have you thought about taking away some frozen meals after your activities in the 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 Katrina, Vicki or Angie.
We now accept electronic payments.
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Be active, healthy and engaged
JULY
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Prices are going up Doctor Hairdressers Friends Special Events
Individual Transport NEW price from 1 July to return one way Mosman/Cremorne $10 $5 Manly/Chatswood $15 $10 Out of Area $25 $15 Community Restaurant $8
Want to see the doctor? Or go to the hairdresser? Want to visit a friend? Or just go shopping?
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Saturday Outings On 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, we have fantastic outings for more active seniors to explore beyond Sydney. Morning tea and lunch (at own expense) are organised for you to enjoy, and there is always something interesting to discover. And for just $25 per trip you visit such amazing places as Kangaroo Valley and Bowral at tulip time. A list of outings for the next quarter are available at reception.
One of our regulars, Peter Turnbull, is also a fantastic artist. He joins us on Saturday escapades and sketches beautiful landscapes!
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Be active, healthy and engaged
Out and About Wednesdays |
Winter 2016
Weekly bus trips | 9am to 4pm including door to door transport | $16 transport & morning tea | buy your own lunch 13 July
Discover Mona Vale, walk around Golf Club | Lunch at Bay View Golf Club
20 July
Discover Western Sydney and Bankstown | Enjoy Big Multicultural Lunch at Star Buffet Bankstown
27 July
Mystery Trip Feel like an adventure not knowing where you are going?
3 August
Enjoy Georges River and surrounds | Lunch at Taren Point Bowling Club
10 August
Enjoy the drive to Sydney’s North, walk around the Asquith Golf club | Lunch at Asquith Golf Club
17 August
We travel to the Inner West and have lunch at award winning Yum Cha restaurant at West Ashfield Leagues Club
24 August
Your choice Bus trip will be organised to the most voted venue
7 September 14 September
Discover beautiful Berowra Waters with it’s lush greenery | Lunch at Fish Café Spring time at Mt Annan Botanical Gardens | BYO Picnic Lunch
21 September
Visit beautiful Kangaroo Point | Lunch at Georges River Sailing Club
28 September
Your choice Bus trip will be organised to the most voted venue
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CARERS PROGRAM Be active, healthy and engaged The caring role can sometimes be physically and emotionally draining and many carers put their own needs last. Carers may also find that due to their caring role they need to develop new skills and knowledge, and at times may often feel alone or unsupported. This can be overwhelming. It is important that carers make their own wellbeing a priority and keep healthy, both mentally and physically. One way to do this is to come along to the Mosman Carers Group. The group provides ongoing support, information, advice and assistance for carers, and the opportunity to talk things over with others in a similar situation is invaluable. If you are a carer I strongly urge you to come along, I think you will find the experience very valuable. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10am to 12pm in the Harnett Room at Mosman Council. The meetings are relaxed and friendly and there are regular guest speakers covering a range of topics. For more information contact Liz, Carers Program Coordinator (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) on 9978 4089 or e-mail l.nagel@mosman.nsw.gov.au
VOLUNTEERING We are looking at a number of new opportunities for volunteering at the moment. Whether you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or already volunteer, or if you are interested to see what other opportunities are out there please call Steven Walker on 9978 4126 or email s.walker@mosman.nsw.gov.au for more information. 14
CULTURAL EVENTS #mosmanart Mosman Youth Art Prize Highlights Tour Sunday 7 August, 2pm Join Gallery Guides for a Highlights Tour of this year’s Mosman Youth Art Prize. After the tour afternoon tea will be served. The Mosman Youth Art Prize is an annual competition encouraging the creative talents of young, aspiring and emerging artists and providing a showcase for their works. The Prize is open to all young people aged 12 -21 years and is one of the richest Youth Art Prizes in Australia. FREE for gallery members/non-members. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/199477 or phone Anita on 9978 4185
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Saturday 6 August Saturday 3 September Saturday 1 October Saturday 5 November Saturday 3 December Twilight Christmas Market – Thursday 8 December, 4.30-9.30pm
FREE EVENTS @ THE MOSMAN LIBRARY
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Mosman going Plastic Free in July This year, Mosman Council is getting serious about single-use plastic waste. Mosman Council is partnering with businesses and schools to highlight the issues surrounding single-use plastics and their persistence in our natural environment. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a fun challenge that gets us thinking about the amount of plastic packaging in our lives. Why Participate? Australians send 1 million tonnes of plastic to landfill each year and too much plastic ends up as litter Chemicals in plastics can have harmful effects on our health Join the PFJ network and join us at events, workshops and online discussion forums at www.plasticfreejuly.org
Let’s work together to reduce single-use plastic in our community! Free Event
Come and join us for this free event
Outdoor Cinema Project WILD Thing When: Thursday 27 October Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm Where: Mosman Village Green Limited seats available on our community bus. (conditions apply) DINNER & A MOVIE EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU! For Mental Health & Wellbeing Month, Mosman Council is presenting the amazing documentary Project Wild Thing outdoors on the Village Green. Join us for dinner and the movie with transport door to door! In the case of wet weather this event will be held at the Mosman Art Gallery. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR SPOT CONTACT OLIVIER ON 9978 4128
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Happy snaps
Our themed restaurant lunches are a huge success. We had a Mexican extravaganza in May and in June were joined by The Hon. Mr Tony Abbott Member for Warringah for our Guringai Lunch. If you have any photos of our events that you can share please e-mail them to us and we will try and feature them in our newsletter. E-mail O.strobel@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Here is our very first Albert Smart electronic payment user Nan (pictured). We were so excited to receive this technology at the centre that we had to take a photo. It took a second to process and issued an instant receipt. So next time you come to the centre and you have forgotten to go to the ATM to get money, don’t worry, you can now pay with your debit card or credit card on the spot. We encourage everyone to try it. It will make our life and YOUR life much easier!
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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman NSW 2088 P: 9978 4128 E: o.strobel@mosman.nsw.gov.au For information on what we do visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/seniors
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