April, May, June 2015
55s NEWSLETTER
Cocktail Party
Lunch at the Gunners Barracks
In this Issue: Seniors Week 2015, Seniors Centre renovations, Tax Help, New activities and programs; and much much more‌.
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128
Quick Phone List Activities
Olivier Strobel
Information, Referrals & Support
Lyn Kelleher Chantal Kerr
Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator Community Support Officer
9978 4128 9978 4119 9978 4056
Dianne Gillings
Community Transport Coordinator
9978 4120
Restaurant
Mary Magnus
Community Restaurant Coordinator
9978 4123
Meals on Wheels
Denise Lethbridge
Client Liaison Officer
9978 4130
Meals on Wheels
Katrina Jolley
Food Services Coordinator
9978 4130
Transport
Carers Group Coordinator
Liz Nagel
Volunteers
T.B.A
Carers Group Facilitator
Volunteers Support Officer
9978 4089 Mobile: 0419 784 089
9978 4126
Newsletter now available on-line at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au 2
From the Editor’s Desk Dear readers, Welcome to the latest edition of the Over 55s Newsletter; and welcome back to your Centre! The first quarter of 2015 has been very busy at the Seniors Centre; as you will discover, the refurbishment is finally over and we are open again. The Centre reopened its doors on Monday 23 March, it was a welcomed return to a newly refurbished senior centre. The alterations included a coat of paint, new carpet, relocated lift and more accessible stairs, making our centre more open and user friendly. We would like to thank and acknowledge the amazing help we received from the Art Gallery, Mosman Bowling Club, Youth Centre and Children Services (Drill Hall) have all contributed to help maintain the services and activities running throughout this period. We would also like to thank all the seniors for their patience, as well as all volunteers who assisted, and particularly the Community Restaurant. Back by popular demand, we are re-running our balance program in April and May, find all details in this newsletter, and book early with Olivier. We have 2 different times available, 1.30pm and 3pm, next term starts Thursday 16 April; if you need help with your balance and movement or if you simply want to know more about what you can do to prevent a fall and stay safe at home, then this program is recommended for you. Also back on the agenda, we have more Saturday trips, lunches and exciting activities coming up. Keep an eye out for our popular Anzac lunch on Friday 24 April, please book early. Also in this newsletter you will find some more exciting lunches you may wish to attend. Seniors Week 2015 was a great success, we were lucky to have the Gunners Barracks and would like to thank the Mosman Jazz Ensemble and their teacher Todd who came and played for us, they were absolutely amazing! We also had a superb cocktail party with Greg Poppleton and his crew, and a wonderful Mayoral Lunch at the RSC in Mosman. A very busy week, well attended and lots of good fun had by all. Remember in July (and until the end of the tax time), we will be hosting the ATO Tax Help Program, bookings are essential, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128. The appointed ATO volunteer can provide assistance with your tax returns. We look forward to seeing you in our newly refurbished Seniors’ Centre. From the Editor and the Aged and Disability Services team.
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News from the Community Restaurant Hello from the Community Restaurant. We are back on our home turf at last!! Thank you all for your patience while we made a few changes in the Centre. I hope the changes are beneficial to everybody. It was a nice change moving to the Art Gallery for a few weeks. It is a beautiful setting, just not so easy for the chef. I'm sure we're happy to be back in the Seniors Centre. The Australia Day Lunch was a lot of fun, followed by the Chinese banquet at the Art Gallery. The fabulous dancers who joined us again from Chatswood were marvellous and had more room to spread out. Seniors Week overall was a wonderful event. Activities included a Tea Dance, which the Art Gallery provided wonderful space for lots of dancing, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelight Orchestra were fantastic and great entertainers. Having the Mayor's Lunch at the RSC Mosman, was great fun and a lovely change. Many thanks to Councillor Corrigan for representing the Mayor and attending lunch with us. Coming up on Friday 24 April is our special Anzac lunch celebration. Always a special occasion and very well attended, so remember to book your seat with Olivier. This year we have decided to have a Best of British Lunch, scheduled for Friday 29 May, and I'd love it if you all found something "British" to wear! Maybe a scarf or hat, something you have that might represent the British Isles. Following in June, is the Guringai Festival, this is a celebration honouring the traditional land owners of the Mosman area, The Guringai tribe, and we will celebrate this with our special lunch on Friday 28 June, another great lunch for your diary. Thankyou all for your ongoing support of the Community Restaurant. It would be nothing without our wonderful Seniors!! Cheers! Mary the Kitchen Fairy!!
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Mary Magnus The Kitchen Fairy!
Meals on Wheels Mosman Meals on Wheels - Why we are superior to supermarket and other delivered meals Meals on Wheels
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Volunteers assist with placing meals into the refrigerator or freezer. They can also start meals warming in the microwave or oven upon request
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A trained dietician is available for home visits to discuss individual needs and requirements
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Meals are cooked and delivered fresh each day and include a selection of fresh vegetables. Salads, sandwiches are also available (vegetarian, GF etc catered for). Chilled and frozen meals are delivered on days that suit you with no minimum order
For peace-of-mind, if no-one answers the door a follow up call is made to a nominated contact person Information and referrals can be made to other in-home services to maintain independence at home
Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal!
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Community Support New start, new suburb – the challenges . . . In previous newsletters we have discussed the issues to consider prior to making a move from your own home to something smaller which might include a unit, townhouse, self care unit within a retirement village. If you are an older person who lives in Mosman, maybe you have recently made this move. Possibly you are new to the area and this can be very challenging. Apart from the fact you may be feeling a sense of loss – your old home, friends, friendly faces at the local shops, possibly driving, you can start to also doubt your decision to move and how you might manage. Be assured that support is available but that in ‘itself’ can be a challenge when you are feeling ‘a bit flat’. Even if you are a long time Mosman resident the change to unit or selfcare in a residential setting can mean you still feel a sense of loss. This can be the family home, a valued pet, possessions, known neighbours but it can also be a loss of privacy and self-sufficiency. Many a decision to move can be precipitated by the loss of your spouse or partner and may involve pressure from family, who, feeling responsible for your wellbeing might see this as the ‘right decision for you’ at this time. Any change can be difficult but as we become older and when health and/or mobility are also an issue, the change can feel overwhelming. The experience of grief, in response to loss, is very individual. Grief comes and goes which may mean that some days are better than others. The challenge for anyone at any age is to try something new or different. This is even more challenging when you are overwhelmed due to changes in circumstances. Within this newsletter there are many activities and opportunities to enhance your life as it may now be. If you try something once and think this is not for me, we would encourage you to keep participating as sometimes it takes a little while to feel comfortable doing something different and meeting new people. The Seniors Centre in Mosman Square is open every weekday and has been newly refurbished. Even if you do not wish to participate in an activity, feel free to call in and have a ‘cuppa’, chat to any of the staff, or make a time to see myself or Chantal by phoning 9978 4119. We would be only too happy to talk over any of your concerns and discuss the best options for you. 6
Lyn Kelleher & Chantal Kerr Community Support
Australian Academy of Tai – Chi Sydney, Northside Please support our 1st FLASHMOB video on YouTube On the internet, search: Flashmob Tai Chi Event Enjoy the video (4 mins) and please add a comment. (or get your grandchildren to do it) John Fryer
Getting in and out of cars is so much easier with a swivel seat! Aged and Disability Services office has a swivel seat that can be borrowed to assist with transporting someone in a car. We also have wheelchairs that can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. For Bookings please call Olivier on 99784128.
Welcome to our new driver ! You might have already met Jaspreet, or ‘Jazz’ as he likes to be called. He is our new Community Bus driver and we welcome him to the team. We asked him to write a few words about himself. Jaspreet Singh I was born in Punjab in India. In 2006 I left India, leaving behind everything and studied Diploma Community Welfare. Initially I was jobless but soon I got an opportunity to work in aged care as a volunteer which I did for around six months. Later on I worked as a recreational activities officer in Thompson Health Care for 6 years and I am still working part time with them. After that my life started to change, I became a citizen of Australia and I got an opportunity to work with Mosman Council working in Aged and Disability Services. I will always be thankful to Dianne and Mosman Council for giving me this opportunity.
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The Sirius Singers, Mosman 2015 The Sirius Singers Choir – Jim Coyle, Director Term 2, 26 April to 14 June Term 3, 19 July to 6 September Term 4, 11 October to 29 November Sundays from 1:30 – 2:45pm No auditions. All welcome. Venue: The Sirius Room at The Garrison, 13 Spit Road, Pedestrian only access down driveway (off Spit Road). Venue close to Spit Road and Military Road buses. Wheelchair access available on request. Cost: First rehearsal free for new singers, then membership due for rest of eight week term to meet costs ($100 per full term). For more information, please email: Sirius.singers@gmail.com or ph 9960 6449.
Want to join a studio audience? “Studio
10” is broadcast live every weekday from 8:30 – 11:00am from Network Ten’s Sydney Studio at Pyrmont, and they want YOU to be part of the audience!
Join Ita Buttrose, Jessica Rowe, Joe Hildebrand and Sarah Harris + guest stars, as they discuss the latest breaking news and hot topics of the day… Enjoy the show, and you will also get a breakfast, tea and coffee, and even a gift! When: 7am, bus leaves Spit Junction at 7:04am Where: Meet outside Council at 7am sharp, (outside Council’s Main Entrance) You will need a photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or a passport Shoes: ‘front closed shoes’, Dress attire: ‘smart casual’ Two dates available: Tuesday 14 April or Friday 17 April 2015. You will need to book in advance please call Kumi on 0435 512 741 8
Mosman Bowling Club
The Mosman Bowling Club was pleased to make our Clubhouse available for Seniors' Tai Chi and Art classes over the last few weeks while the Council's usual premises were under renovation. Those who took part enjoyed the positive ambience of the Club. Anyone who wishes to give bowls a try should contact the Club. Men and women play the game together, and all ages participate. Members will be pleased to extend their hospitality. The Club provides free introductory lessons. These can be followed up with coaching, and we ensure new and prospective members are well looked after and made welcome. The coaches will get you on to the green as soon as possible so you can enjoy the game and the camaraderie of fellow bowlers. For more information, or to arrange a suitable time to try the game, Mary, our Office Manager, can be contacted Tuesday to Thursday on 9969 5198. Or you can call Jeff, our Head Coach, on 9904 0680. A flier providing information on the Club is also available on request, or you may like to look through our website www.mosmanbowlingclub.org.au
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Renovation update... Dear clients, We welcome you back to the new Seniors Centre at Mosman Council. You will of course, have noticed all the changes to the Aged and Disability Services, and might have experienced some inconvenience whilst the programs were relocated. Firstly, we would like to say a big “thank you” to all, clients, volunteers and staff, who have made this possible. While we were closed for renovations, all programs and services continued running. This was not always easy, but all the seniors were wonderful and helpful and accepted the temporary changes. We are very grateful to the Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman Bowling Club, Mosman Council’s Children Services (for use of the Drill Hall), and the Youth Centre, for hosting some of our events. This would not have been possible without you!
So, what is new? You will find out throughout the next few weeks that there have been many improvements to the Seniors Centre. Besides the new coat of paint and the new carpet in the lounge area (long overdue), we have relocated the lift and built a new staircase leading upstairs to the seniors’ lounge. We have lost a little space in the main hall, but this has provided better and safer access to upstairs. The renovation has provided more privacy during classes held in the hall. Over the years, we had noticed that new clients to the centre had difficulties finding our offices, this should not be the case any longer. Also installed new glass doors between the lounge and the hall, which provides so much light and makes the whole space very modern. Last but not least, we have a wonderful new PA (audio-visual) system which will allow many possibilities in the future, i.e., movies, conferences, live interactions with other groups, the possibilities are endless and we are all very excited. U3A and a couple of other groups have already used the system enhancing experiences at the Centre. Entry to our office is accessible through the Seniors’ Centre upstairs room, please phone 9978 4128 to make an appointment with our friendly staff as this is now a restricted access door. We are looking forward to having you back at the Seniors’ Centre, all activities have resumed, why not join us for a community restaurant lunch, a game of scrabble, a Friday movie, balance class and much much more…. 10
The ADS Team!
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Community Transport Bus Costs For older residents who do not drive and cannot manage public transport. Door to door services in a wheelchair accessible bus. Phone 9978 4120 for enquiries & Bookings Day
Transport to
Individual Transport Monday to Friday
Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Out of Area
Wednesday Shuttle
Thursday Shuttle
Friday Shuttle
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Medical and Hospital appointments take priority. Times to suit appointments Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Medical, hospital— priority—shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Morning & Afternoon shopping bus service to Bridgepoint shopping centre Transport to the community Restaurant Out & About trips Varied location & Lunch venues
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Cost (bus only) $10 return $14 Return $20 Return + tolls
Between 8.30am and 5pm 9am—4pm $8 return $5 one way $12 return $7 One way 9am—4pm $8 return $5 one way $12 return $7 One way 9am—4pm $8 return $5 one way $12 return $7 One way 9 am (morning) 1.30pm (afternoon)
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What’s on at Mosman Library For more information please have a look at our website
Thursday 30 April 2015 10.30am – 12.00pm A deeply satisfying diary of gardening, family, friends, ageing and renewal. In ‘A Fig at the Gate’, author Kate Llewellyn, now in her seventies, embraces a new phase in her life, asking the question, 'How does one live well?' Kate will also be talking about her just released book, “First Things First” A free event, bookings essential.
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Monday 11 May 2015 7.00pm – 9.00pm Awarding winning author Kate Grenville will be speaking about her latest book One Life: My Mother's Story at Mosman Library in May. This is a story of a woman whose life spanned a century of tumult and change. In many ways a story which echoes that of many mothers and grandmothers, for whom the spectacular shifts of the twentieth century offered a path to new freedoms and choices. A beautiful and moving tribute from a daughter to her mother by one of Australia's finest writers.
What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery For more information please have a look at our website: http://mosmanartgallery.org.au/
On Exhibition... Coming Soon... Events... John Olsen gifts new Sydney Harbour painting until Thursday 31 December Esteemed Australian artist John Olsen has gifted a new painting of Sydney Harbour to the Balnaves Gift collection.
ART - Maker, Patron, Lover. Photographs by Gary Grealy Saturday 9 May – Sunday 12 July 2015 Exhibition floor talk with Gary Grealy Sunday 31 May, 2pm – 3pm. Photographer Gary Grealy will give an exhibition floor talk about the development of his project ART – maker, patron, lover.
Artists of Mosman Highlights Tour with special guest artist, Erika Beck
Sunday 19 April 2015, 2pm – 4:30pm Hear from Artists of Mosman regular and highly respected artist Erika Beck – whose work Forces of Nature is currently on display in the In Profile space. This recent series of paintings were made in response to the wild terrain of South Australia’s beautiful Kangaroo Island and which feature her distinctive expressive and gestural
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What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery
Saturday 11 April – Sunday 3 May 2015
This annual exhibition showcases the creative enterprise of artists living in Mosman, members and volunteers of the Mosman Art Gallery. Exhibited works include painting, drawing, printing making, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Mosman Art Gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. (Closed public holidays) come along and visit for a fun outing.
INTERCHANGE: Contemporary Printmaking from Australia and Thailand Saturday 9 May – Sunday 12 July 2015
This exhibition features thirty artists from Thailand and Australia, selected to showcase the diversity of print as a contemporary art discipline. All artists work within the traditions of printmaking such as etching, lithography, screen printing, relief printing with many artists extending their work to create non-conventional pieces with an emphasis on innovation 15
Friday 24 April
ANZAC Lunch
Friday 29 May
British
Friday 26 June
Guringai Festival (Aboriginal theme lunch)
Friday 24 July
French
Friday 28 August
Mosman Festival Lunch
Friday 25 September
Italian
Tuesday 3 November
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Friday 18 December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 5 January 2016
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Restaurant Resumes
Mosman Historical Society Meeting Mosman Library: Wednesday 13 May 2015 Doors open: 6.45pm, start 7.00pm Coffee and tea provided – Donation $5.00 n/o This talk is about Mosman’s roads from the 1830s until the present: there routes, naming, funding, construction and maintenance. It also considers the provision of land for road, drainage, street lighting, pedestrian crossings, divided roads and the shortest and longest roads. John Dansie was a registered surveyor with the Department of Main Roads and the Roads and Traffic Authority in NSW for 40 yrs. He is a longstanding Mosman Historical Society committee member and was the 2014 Mosman Citizen of the Year.
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market Dates to note... Saturday 4 April Saturday 2 May Saturday 6 June 17
E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2015? Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. It's never too late to start, so pick up the phone and get into a course that suits you. Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors 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-11.30pm Bookings are essential so call 8877 5300 for information and a course brochure or visit our website: www.nsccahs.nealth.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle
Over 55s Aquacise Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise by participating in Aquacise classes. Mosman Swim Centre, located in Vista Street Mosman, offers a range of different Aquacise classes for Over 55s that are proven to increase your metabolism, build muscle tone and strength, improve balance. flexibility and relieve tension. Each class can be varied in difficulty from easy to advanced. Prices for Aquacise classes are: Adult - $15.00 and Pensioner - $12.00. They also offer 10 visit multi-passes: Adult - $120.00 and Pensioner - $106.00, which are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. For class timetables visit www.mosmanswimcentre.com.au or phone 9969 3888 for more information. There is 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.
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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 St, Mosman When: .... Mondays and Fridays Time: ..... 11am to 2pm Call or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177. (Synthetic Courts)
Table Tennis With 2 tables and sometimes up to 16 players, the table tennis group has been growing steadily. Join us on Wednesdays at the Seniors Centre (main hall) between 100 and 3.30 pm for a great game!”. When: Wednesdays Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm Just call in, or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128.
This course is for male carers, who care for a family member or friend who is ill, frail aged, or has a disability. Come along and enjoy fun lessons and learn to cook easy & delicious meals. You will prepare a two‐course meal to share with the other participants every week. Bookings essential. Please contact Mary DiMattina on 9998 0811 or Mosman Seniors Centre on 9978 4128.
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Computer Pals This year Computer Pals will run in conjunction with the Mosman Library which have recently acquired some wonderful new iPads & Windows Surface Pros also laptops (HP & Macbook Pros). Our area will offer a Technical helpdesk for troubleshooting and computer problems, Contact Olivier 9978 4128 to book Term 2: Tuesday 29 April – 24 June Term 3: Tuesday 15 July – 15 September Term 4: 7 October – 16 December Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $25.00/ 5 lessons OR $40.00/ 10 lessons
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 10am and 1pm. For any further information phone 9978 4128.
Sing-along group Many thanks to all clients for their patience in regards to the new singing group The activity takes place at the Seniors Centre on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, but is currently on hold due to low numbers! No previous knowledge or singing experience required or expected!, join us! For more info, call Olivier on 9978 4128.
Are you up for a game of chess? The New Chess Group is already going strong!!! Join us for a challenge, every Wednesday morning between 9am and 12.00pm, the more the merrier! For further information, contact Olivier on 9978 4128. 20
Knitting Group This group contributes to a charity organisation called Wrap with Love inc. which dispatches quilts and covers to the four corners of the world. Our Mosman group has continued with their amazing efforts and produced over 50 quilts for Wraps With Love in 2014. The Mosman knitting group needs more squares and more wool! Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 if you have wool to donate! Many thanks in advance. If you need more information, call Olivier at the Seniors' Centre. For the knitting group 2015 please note that due to the renovations, the group was on hold, it is starting again on Friday 17 April! When: Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm to 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).
Periodic Play Reading Group Enjoy a fun group for seniors, reading your choice of interesting and famous plays. When: First and third Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 3.30pm Where: Mosman Square Seniors' Centre Enquiries: Please call 9978 4128
Come and Join Us for Bingo! We would be happy to have more people join the Bingo group, We need more bingo players, please join us for a wonderful afternoon with Jean, Jo, Vicky and all the ladies from the afternoon Bingo! if you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128.
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movie afternoons Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2pm after the Community Restaurant (around 2.15 pm) for a free movie at the Seniors Centre, proudly sponsored by Mosman Council and Bendigo Bank. What’s next? Friday 10 April: Friday 8 May: Friday 12 June: Friday 10 July:
The Notebook (123 mns) 2004 Grumpy Old Men (103 mns) 1993 Letters To Juliet (105 mns) 2010 Happy Tears (92 mns) 2009
Please note that while we will do our best to stick to the above program, it might still be subject to change depending on licensing rights.
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Out & About Trip –Davistown, Lunch at the Davistown RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” At the Seniors Centre 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Out & About Trip – Newport, lunch at the Royal Motor Yacht Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12 – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 99784128. Friday Afternoon At The Movies – The Notebook (2004) 123 mins Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all Welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128 no bookings required.
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Ettalong, morning Tea at Pearl Beach What a nice destination; enjoy the sights of beautiful Broken Bay, Ettalong and a great morning tea at Pearl Beach. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No bookings required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. 23
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Out & About Trip – Malabar, Lunch at the Malabar RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restuarant 12pm-2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm-2pm, Msman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No bookings required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
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Out & About Trip – Gladesville, Lunch at the Gladesville RSL and Community Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant—ANZAC DAY Lunch! 12pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128
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Anzac Day – No Saturday outing trip today. Centre Closed
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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5th Wednesday, No out & About Trip today – Carers Outing!
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm-2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Brighton Le Sands, lunch at the Brighton RSL 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Grumpy Old Men (1993) 103mins Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required.
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Wollongong Botanic Gardens, lunch at Coldale RSL Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people come to relax and celebrate. We invite you to visit this hidden gem of the Illawarra and experience the true beauty for yourself! Morning tea at Coldale! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am, Bus cost is $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm-2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Mooney Mooney, lunch at the Mooney Mooney Club. For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Taren Point, lunch at the Bowling Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Bowral, Morning Tea at Berrima Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Out & About Trip – Epping, Lunch at the Epping Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on9978 4120
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Community Restaurant—BRITISH Lunch! 12pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128
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Community Restaurant – ”Cheap Tuesday” 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Oatley, Lunch at the Oatley RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
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Out & About Trip – Terrey Hills, Lunch at the Terrey Hills Golf Club For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Letters To Juliet (2010) 105min Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required.
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Leura, morning Tea at Wentworth Falls. Enjoy beautiful Leura and explore the amazing Wentworth falls in the spectacular Blue Mountains. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Kyeemagh, Lunch at RSL For Mosman residents who arefrail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Warragamba, lunch at the Warragamba Workers Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact on 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant—GURINGAI FESTIVAL -Lunch! 12pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential with Olivier on 9978 4128
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Morpeth Visit this charming and historic inland river port on the banks of the Hunter. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Out and About Trip – Panania, lunch at the East Hills RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Coat $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Ashfield, Lunch at the Ashfield RSL For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Happy Tears (2009) 92min Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required.
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Fort Scratchley, lunch at the Newcastle Waterfront. Visit Fort Scratchleyk, this fascinating piece of Australian History, overlooking Newcastle’s magnificent and iconic Nobby’s Headland. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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These are two beautiful poems submitted by Helen Anderson. If anyone is interested in forming a Poetry group please contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
Your Hand
I can still feel it, your hand. I held it as I sat beside your bed, Yours fingers curled inside mine. Your skin was softer than it had ever been, Weeks in bed had gentled it. As the sleep of coming death Possessed your body, My thumb stroked your knuckles Trying with all my being to tell you You are not alone. I am here. Did you feel it?
The Earth
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I pushed my fingers into the earth Into the damp leaf mould the sweet sticky clay. The rich living soil spoke to me. It spoke of life and how things grow. It spoke of death and how things change. The rich living soil told me, it and all that grew in it all that lived on it all that took from it and I, were one.
This is a poem for tech-savvy seniors!
The computer swallowed grandpa Yes, honestly it’s true! He pressed ‘control and ‘enter’ And disappeared from view . It devoured him completely, The thought just makes me squirm. He must have caught a virus Or been eaten by a worm. I’ve searched through the recycle bin And files of every kind; I have even used the internet, But nothing did I find. In desperation I asked Mr Google My searches to refine, The reply from him was negative, Not a thing was found online. So if inside your inbox. My grandpa you should see, Please copy scan and paste him And send him back to me.
This is a tribute to all the grandmas and grandpas who have been fearless and learned to use the computer….. They are the greatest!!
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BUS TRIPS SOME SKETCHES BY PETER TURNBULL IN 2014 WHEN ON COMMUNITY BUS OUTINGS ORGANIZED BY MOSMAN COUNCIL FOR THE OVER 55s Saturday 25 January 2014. This was the first council bus trip I was on this year. Mosman Council is a particularly responsible council with regard to looking after the wellbeing of its senior citizens. These journeys from 9am until about 5pm may be to anything from a reasonably close alpaca farm to a distant display of rhododendrons in the Blue Mountains or to some beautiful gardens in the Hunter Valley or, as in the picture up above, to somewhere like Kiama’s annual country show, gymkhana and fair. Above: Looking across at Warners Bay from Toronto on the western side of Lake Macquarie toward the sand dunes at Blacksmiths and Swansea Heads.
Saturday December 13 2014 – Pre-Christmas shopping visit to Leura.
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April 3
On a trip to Picton and The Oaks and a visit to this old Wollondilly Valley Museum.
April 12 A view across the Hawkesbury/Nepean River near Wisemans Ferry.
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October 25. A long journey, in fairly heavy traffic, to nearly the far end of the Blue Mountains, to see the Rhododendron Gardens on public show for a week or three.
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MOSMAN ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION GROUP Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 4pm
MOSMAN HOME GARDENER’S SOCIETY Meets every second Tuesday of the month 7.00pm – 9.00pm
DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 10.30am – 11.30 pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 3.30 pm Seniors Centre
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
Mosman Municipal Council
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $77.00 per term ON HOLD Call Office for info
First Tuesday each month is Cheap Tuesday $7
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES 1.00pm – 2.30pm Coin Donation 1.00pm – 3.30pm PERIODIC PLAY READING GROUP Meets every first and third Wednesday of the month
Fresh Coffee Service 12pm—1pm
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT $10
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
9.30am – 10.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
Chess Group Every Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
9.30am – 10.30am Level 1 TAI CHI 10.45am – 11.45am Beginners TAI CHI
2.00pm – 4.30pm NEW MAHJONG GROUP Call Olivier 9978 4128
10.00am – 12.00pm U3A $10.00 Joining Fee $45.00 Membership
9.15am – 10.15am 10.30am – 11.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
Knitting Group 3rd Friday of the Month 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm Volunteers Lounge
9.00am departure BUS TRIPS As advertised
SATURDAY
April, May, June 2015
Friday at the movies Every 2nd Friday of the month, join us for a Free classic movie afternoon 2.15 – 4.30 pm
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Every Week – $10.00 Last Friday of the month: International or theme Luncheon $12.00 pp Bookings Essential
M.C.C Scrabble group Meets every Friday after the restaurant apart from the 2nd Friday when the movie is on
9.00am – 1.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
ART CLASS 9.00am – 11.30am (all media) $50.00 per term
FRIDAY
For more information, please see the attached information sheet (colour paper) or phone 9978 4128
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
MONDAY
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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman NSW 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128 www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
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