December 2011—January 2012
Community Restaurant Meals on Wheels Community Support It’s Never Too Late
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NEWSLETTER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Access All Areas Film Festival Scottish Country Dancing Volunteering Diary Of Events
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128
Quick Phone List Activities
Olivier Strobel
Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator
9978 4128
Information, Referrals & Support
Lyn Kelleher
Community Support Officer
9978 4119
Transport
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
Meals on Wheels Coordinator
9978 4130
Carers & Volunteers
Liz Nagel
Community Volunteers Coordinator & 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
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Media Release Date: 17/11/2011 STAFF ON HAND TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR AGED DAY CENTRE CLIENTS North Shore Ryde Health Service staff are working with a local non government service provider to ensure frail aged clients of the Mosman Day Activity Centre experience a smooth transition to the new service provider. The Mosman Day Activity Centre is for older residents living in the Mosman and North Sydney local government areas. The centre provides activities and social opportunities for approximately 40 older people who are isolated or have physical disabilities. It also provides respite for carers. The program runs four days a week and offers centre-based activities and outings including a gentle exercise program, arts and crafts, education sessions, guest speakers and entertainers. The centre is one of three aged day activity centres at Chatswood, Mosman and Ryde that were provided by the North Shore Ryde Health Service. From December clients of the Mosman Day Activity Centre will have the opportunity to transition to Anglicare Chesalon Services in Mosman. This organisation operates under the Home and Community Care (HACC) program funded by the Ageing, Disability and Home Care Department (ADHAC). Existing Mosman Day Activity Centre clients will be given priority placement with this service. Community based aged care is a core business of ADHAC and it is best placed to provide and conduct these services. Clients have been informed about the changes and will be kept up to date as the transition progresses. There will also be opportunities in the coming weeks for Mosman Day Activity Centre clients to visit the new centre and meet Chesalon staff prior to transitioning in December. Staff from Chesalon Services will visit clients at the Mosman Day Activity Centre in the coming weeks and the Mosman staff will be available to help resettle clients into their new surroundings. Media inquiries: Melissa Chain 02 9926 7199 or 0413 025 742.
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From the Editor's Desk Dear Reader Welcome back to the Over 55s Newsletter! This is the December 2011- January 2012 issue, and therefore, we have much to celebrate as Christmas and New Year are coming fast!!! I should start by mentioning 2 important events that can not be missed: on Friday the 16th of December, there will be our traditional Christmas Lunch! Join us between 12 and 2 pm for a festive time at the Seniors Centre (cost is $12), entertainment, Christmas carols and fantastic food guaranteed! Please do not forget to book with Olivier on 9978 4128. Also, for the shopping enthusiasts wanting to find that special something, jump on board and join our Saturday Out And About trip to Leura (Saturday 10th of December) for some Christmas Shopping, the places are limited, so call Olivier soon (the cost is $20). I also wanted to take this opportunity to welcome John McGarry our fantastic new driver and welcome Douglas back as well, after his year off touring the world with his family. We are most grateful to have 2 new drivers and they will be a great help for community transport. She Hawke has also become the coordinator for the Mosman Rider, welcome to her too! In regards to 2012, you will notice that some of the activities are changing slightly. One of them is Table Tennis; we have had ongoing difficulties in catering for this group, both because of the space and because only the youth Centre had the tables. We apologise to everyone involved in this activity as it has been very difficult for our dedicated Ping Pong-ers to keep on playing despite their best efforts; as of January 2012, the activity will start again, this time every Wednesday between 10am and 3.30 pm and will be held… at the Seniors Centre (we are buying tables)!. In this manner, it will be easier to have this activity regularly and we hope that many more people join us. More great news, the “Friday afternoon at the movies” will become a regular feature as off February 2012. Join us every second Friday of the month after the community restaurant between 200 and 430 pm at the Seniors Centre to watch (for free, thanks to the Spit Junction Community Bank, Bendigo Bank!) some of the greatest classic films of all times such as “Orphee” (1949), “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), “Citizen Kane” (1941), “A tale of Two Cities” (1935) to name a few… Keep an eye at the Centre for the flyers which will be announcing which movie is coming up next!!! We are really hoping that this activity will take off, and we are sure that you will be delighted with our selection of movies; bring some popcorn! A quick note on the men’s shed, it is coming along and has started being built, keep an eye on our next issue for more information, or call Ryan on 9978 4126 or Olivier on 9978 4128. It will be a new and exciting feature in the community for 2012! Finally, please remember that the centre will be closed on the following dates: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 December (no community restaurant) as well as on 2 January 2012. The centre will be open the rest of the time as per normal, and if you are part of any of the activities, you might want to check with Olivier (9978 4128) when the activities will stop and start again. Finally, the entire ADS team want to wish you and your families an amazing Christmas and a fantastic new year 2012, and we hope to see you all back in January for more activities and great times!
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Community Restaurant Happy Christmas one and all! I can’t believe it is that time of year already! Where has the year gone?? It’s certainly starting to feel like Christmas, with the weather getting hotter every day. Please remember to drink a lot of water. It is so important to keep yourselves well hydrated. A lot of the small health issues that affect us as we get older can be corrected by keeping up your fluids! What a wonderful year we have had in the Community Restaurant! It would not all flow so smoothly without the help and support of our wonderful Volunteers! Thank you so much to Riad, Henny, Helen, Pashma, Rhonda, Mary, Alison, Suzanne, Sandra, Maria and Anne. We couldn’t continue without you! I also want to thank the Staff who help out all the time; both when we are short staffed due to ill health or holidays or in an emergency!! Olivier, Denise, Maria, Lyn, Dianne and Ryan. Cheryl and I appreciate you all so much. Special thanks to Lillia who works quietly in the background, keeping everything flowing smoothly in the kitchen. Lillia is replacing Hannah, while Hannah is on Maternity Leave and she is doing a fantastic job!! Thankyou Lillia! The Melbourne Cup lunch was fabulous this year! I can’t thank the members of staff enough who stepped in to help. Denise and Lyn for running the sweeps so professionally and Katrina for helping out behind the scenes. We have a great team here in the Seniors Centre!! The Fancy Hat Parade was such fun. Thank you all so much for making such an effort with your hats! Everyone looked great, but the lucky winners were Clifton Haynes, Whitney Oey and Joan Horton. Thanks to our Manager, Niki Atmore and the Director, Dianne Lawrence. This year our Christmas Lunch will be on Friday 16th December. I have some, or all, members of the Palumbo family coming to sing Christmas carols with us. (Remember they sang at the Anzac Lunch and the son, Ben, sang at the French Lunch). It should be lovely. Now! I know I don’t have to remind you to book in with Olivier for this lunch! It is always very popular and we would hate anyone to miss out at Christmas. Olivier will be coming ‘round at the next few lunches taking bookings. Be sure to tell him if you want to sit somewhere special. The Australia Day Lunch will be on Friday 27th January, so book in with Olivier for that lunch as well. The special lunches will remain at $12.00 for the time being. Please take care over the busy Christmas period and I hope you enjoy some special time with family and loved ones. Wishing you all the best for 2012 and a happy and peaceful Christmas. Special Love From Mary, the Kitchen Fairy!
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Meals on Wheels Volunteers and staff at Meals on Wheels would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Meals on Wheels office will be closed for the Christmas weekend and the public holidays on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 December and Monday 2 January. Our volunteers will not be available to deliver meals on these days but frozen meals may be ordered in advance. Also available, to be ordered in advance, is our delicious Christmas Day dinner (frozen) – roast turkey breast, leg ham, roast potatoes, roast pumpkin, baby beans, gravy and cranberry sauce followed by traditional Christmas plum pudding with brandy custard for dessert. For the warmer weather, our tasty new summer menu offers a choice of meals each day, including vegetarian options and fresh salads, together with soups and desserts. A range of fresh sandwiches are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you, a family member, friend or neighbour, would like to receive homedelivered meals or have a look at our menu, please give us a call on 9978 4130. Alternatively, bring a cool bag with an ice brick to the Meals on Wheels kitchen between 11am and 1pm and you can purchase frozen meals from our extensive selection. Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Katrina, Denise, Maria & Vicki Meals on Wheels
HAPPY BIRTHDAY We would like to wish a happy birthday to Ann Parcell and to Margaret Graham, regulars at the Community restaurant! We wish you all the best, thank you for sharing these moments with us at the community restaurant! The entire team from ADS would like to celebrate and congratulate Stella Davis from the Garrison in Mosman, who just turned 90 years young and decided to celebrate by trying skydiving in Wollongong. A fantastic painter, an enthusiast scrabble player, she is also a dedicated poet and wrote us a poem about her experience. See page 10.
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IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START – JUST ASK MARY Name: Mary Age: 94 Lives: Mosman Attends: Upright & Active Class at Mosman Senior’s Centre Mary has been attending the Upright and Active class at Mosman Senior’s for four years now. She was prompted to join the class because she felt it was time to have some regular exercise. Since starting Upright & Active, Mary has found she is able to participate in more activities, is more aware of falls prevention and has awareness of the body and how to maintain good health. Mary also likes the social aspect of being in a group class. So take Mary’s advice “Make the decision and try it out.” Go on, make a New Years resolution to start exercising - the Upright & Active class will recommence 2 February 2012. Need more information give Healthy Lifestyle a call on 8877 5300 or visit www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle
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.
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Community Support AN OVERVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL CARE In the role of Community Support Officer we are often called upon to discuss the pros and cons if a client, carer or a family member, wants to know more about residential care. Of course we also stress the benefits of remaining in your own home, by utilising services available in the community, what is available and how you can access these services. In this article, however, we will provide an overview of residential care and try to clarify some details of this often complex area. The information provided has been taken from the Aged-Care Rights Service (TARS) website. TARS also provides an Older Persons’ Legal Service. Low level and high level care aged care homes provide residential aged care to permanent residents. They are subsidised by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. These homes are regulated by the Commonwealth Aged Care Act 1997 and Aged Care Principles as well as some State legislation eg for building regulations, food handling provisions and registration of staff. In order to access an aged care home it is necessary to have an assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to determine if the person requires low or high level care. The team at the Royal North Shore Hospital would provide this service to those living on the lower north shore. Low Level Care The accommodation is usually a single room with basic furniture and sometimes an ensuite bathroom and/or kitchenette. The resident is provided with supervision, meals, laundry and cleaning services. Other services available include social activities, diversional therapy, and allied health care, for example, physiotherapy. Personal and some basic nursing care is provided in accordance with specified services. Low Care Fees Fees and charges are set by the Department of Health and Ageing. All residents pay a Basic Daily Care Fee which is 84% of the aged pension. This fee is varied according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the same way as the Age Pension. Residents who are part pensioners or self funded retirees and have a private income, may be assessed by Centrelink and be required to pay an Income Tested Fee. This fee is capped and is reviewed quarterly. Almost all residents, depending on their assets, may be asked to pay an Accommodation Bond to secure a place in the hostel. This is an amount
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negotiated between the resident and the provider and is refunded when the resident leaves the home; a pre-determined drawdown amount is retained by the provider, as well as any interest earned on the investment of the bond by the home. The care provider receives a subsidy from the Commonwealth Government for each resident based on the level of care they require. High Level Care This consists of care based on the resident’s assessed needs. A registered nurse is available on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Medication management is also available, delivered by qualified nursing staff. Meals, laundry and housekeeping services are provided. An assessment is required by an Aged Care Assessment Team before entry into a nursing home. High Care Fees High care residents pay the same Basic Daily Care Fee and Income Tested Fee as hostel residents. Some residents, depending on their assets are required to pay an Accommodation Charge as well. This fee is capped and reviewed according to the CPI; it is payable for the duration of the resident’s stay in the home. Some residents may be assessed by Centrelink and be required to pay an Income Tested Fee. This fee is capped and reviewed quarterly. In a nursing home the Commonwealth Government subsidies are paid at a higher rate to reflect the higher level of care provided. Supported Resident The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing makes provision for hostel and nursing home residents who cannot afford to pay an Accommodation Bond or charge. These residents pay only the Basic Daily Care Fee and the government pays an extra subsidy to the provider on their behalf. An asset assessment is needed to access this assistance. Ageing in Place A resident receiving low level care whose needs increase may receive high level care in the same home if that home provides ageing in place. It is necessary for the home to have met certain standards in order to be able to provide ageing in place. If you would like to know more about residential care or have other enquiries please make a time to see Chantal and myself by phoning 9978 4119. The Aged Care Rights Service is available on 9281 3600 or to access the website go to www.tars.com.au. We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to assisting you in 2012. Lyn Kelleher
Chantal Kerr
Community Support Officers
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Stella’s 90th Birthday Poem To celebrate my 90th year I thought now don’t be a wuss, Sky diving would be fun – it soon became a must. I’ll take all the tests that the Dr suggests, She said start with a psychiatrist, that would be best, “For a ninety year old lady to jump from a plane, You will break something for sure, you must be insane.” My family agreed and the subject was banned. I diligently followed the exercises the physio planned. Down to Wollongong on “the day” – here at last! I arrived pushing my walker, the other divers looked aghast. The reaction was mixed: “This cant be right!” “She is so old, she’ll die of fright!” Instructions on the bus were brief and easy to understand, Bend back when you jump, bend your knees when you land. I could not climb the ladder to enter the plane, So was hoisted aboard by two gorgeous young men. No seats! Legs apart, two rows of eight. Like a Roman orgy – but I am sure not as great… Thick white clouds filled the sky, We kept on climbing, “Is 14 000 feet really so high?” At last we levelled out, and up went the door, My instructor said “good luck, we are number 4.” Icy cold, upside down we spun, For a whole 83 seconds, it wasn’t much fun. A tap on my back and I stretched like a star. Then a thud on my shoulders, the best moment so far. The parachute opened and as it unfurled The sun came out – I thought “What a wonderful World!” We swayed and circled as free as a bird, I was floating in heaven and then suddenly I heard: “Pull your legs up, Stella, as high as you can.” I was glad my instructor was a nice strong man. Sadly it was all over, it was truly grand. He had landed me safely, with my bum in the sand! My instructor got hugs as he unhooked my gear, And I thought “this is a perfect way to spend a ninetieth year!” There was my family, all smiles and forgiving. They understood how much I appreciate living. And now it’s all finished, and no more fuss, I have been skydiving – and I am not a wuss!
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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 of the steps to the main entrance doors. 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.
Have you lost anything? Over a period of time we have collected a number of items that have been left here at the Seniors' Centre. If you drop in, our friendly staff will be more than happy to show you these lost items, which include gloves, glasses cases, sunglasses, cardigans, jumpers etc. or, you can give us a call on 9978 4128.
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Community Transport Bus Costs Day
Transport to
Times
Cost (bus only)
LOCAL
$8 return
NORTH SYDNEY CHATSWOOD MANLY OUT OF AREA
$12 return
$20 return + tolls
Tuesday & Friday
LUNCH BUS
$5
Monday
SHOPPING BUS
$6
Tuesday
LIBRARY TRANSPORT
$6
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.
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MOSMAN CARERS GROUP
Caring for carers In November Mosman Carers Group was awarded a NSW Local Carers Award for 2011 for the category of Carers Support Group. The award recognises “ the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations that care for people in New South Wales and “acknowledges that the caring contributes positively to the person for whom they care and to the Mosman community as a whole.” At a special morning tea to celebrate the award , Cr Ann Connon, the Mayor of Mosman congratulated the group and said that the award was well deserved. Carers are wonderful people who care for relatives or friends who have an illness, Dementia or a disability and all Carers deserve to be recognised, congratulated and thanked for all they do.
Computer Pals Poem by Margaret Szalay 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 recycled bin And files of every kind, I’ve 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 should you 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!!! We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. Never be the first to get old!
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What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery Open Air Saturday 29 October – Saturday 31 December 2011 Open Air by Chris Caines is a project in two parts, a responsive video installation at Mosman Art Gallery and a companion locative audio essay iPhone application for the Curlew Camp Artist’s Trail at Little Sirius Cove. The project is a meditation on the tradition of landscape as a subject for artists in Australia from 19th century painting to the media arts of the present day.
Ship to Shore: Australian Society of Marine Artists exhibition. Saturday 26 November – Saturday 31 December 2011 Marine art is a time honoured genre that in western cultures has evolved from the Dutch painters of the 16th and 17th centuries who portrayed fishermen and traders of the North Sea. This, along with the discovery of the New World and the advances in ship building and navigation produced great painters on both sides of the Atlantic including John Turner and Winslow Homer, who revelled in maritime subjects. The first marine artists in Australia were the Aboriginal people who witnessed and recorded the activities of Indonesian and Malay fishermen in our North West, followed by the arrival of the first European ships. In the First Fleet there were artists who recorded the growth of the colony and the other colonies that followed. Today marine art incorporates any theme or subject that is related to the sea, river or estuary, including people and activities both past and present which are linked with the sea and its environs. Ship to Shore: The 11th National Australian Society of Marine Artists exhibition showcases a range of marine imagery including seascapes.
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The Mosman Art Society Summer Exhibition Saturday 26 November – Saturday 31 December 2011 The formation of the Mosman Art Society is part of the rich artistic heritage of Mosman which extends back to the artists camps at Balmoral and Sirius Cove of the late 1800s. Established in 1995, the Mosman Art Society now has over 180 members and includes professional artists, amateur artists, students and those who just love and appreciate art. The Patron of the Society is Paul Delprat, the Principal of the Julian Ashton Art School which was established as the Sydney Art School in 1890. The Mosman Art Society produces two to three exhibitions annually. In order to support and encourage local artists, the Mosman Art Gallery has been exhibiting the work of Society members every few years. Paintings in the current exhibition include a variety of subject matter including landscapes, portraits and still lifes. The Mosman Art Gallery Guides will present a free exhibition tour on Saturday 3rd December, 11am.
Meet the Artists: Mosman Art Society Sunday 11 December 2011, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Artists from the Mosman Art Society will share their passion for painting and provide personal insights into their artworks in the Summer Exhibition. Free, includes afternoon tea. RSVP essential Julie Peterson 99784186.
Sing Up for Landmine Removal Sunday 11 December 7.00pm All proceeds from this concert to assist landmine removal in Cambodia. Featuring Isingonthecake, The Tangeloes, Urban Voices, Untamed Melody and Unaccompanied Baggage. with special guests Sydney Chamber Orchestra Massed Choir and Orchestra $25 / $15 concession. Enquiries 0403 869 405.
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We have free classes for grand beginners wanting to learn computers and the internet. One of our fantastic volunteer tutors will spend four sessions of 90 minutes with you in a one on one interaction. Learn the basics, how to use the internet, play music and get pictures, and create your own email address over 4 weeks. There is a waiting list, so please register with Olivier on 9978 4128. You can also have free access to the internet when the classes are not on! Where? In the Seniors Lounge, Aged and Disability Services, Mosman Council.
The term broadband refers to a telecommunications signal or device of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal or device (and the broader the band, the greater the capacity for traffic). Different criteria for "broad" have been applied in different contexts and at different times. Its origin is in physics, acoustics and radio systems engineering, where it had been used with a meaning similar to wideband. However, the term became popularized through the 1990s as a vague marketing term for Internet access.
Broadband for seniors!
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market The dates for the market to keep in mind: Saturday the 3rd of December, the normal Saturday market, but also remember the night market on the 15th of December. There will not be any market in January, and then Saturday markets will resume (first of the month) as per usual as of Saturday the 4th of February.
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
WANTED! Family Favourite Recipes We need your old family favourite recipes for our cook book! We are after that special something your mum or grandmother loved to make for the whole family and everyone enjoyed it. Please drop your recipes into the Seniors' Centre office. For more information, please call Cheryl on 9978 4129.
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E X E R C I S E New years resolution! Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2012? 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. Make it your New Years Resolution! Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors are as follows: 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 11.30am-12.30pm Term 1 will run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Monday, 30 January 2012. 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. 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.
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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 Street, Mosman (synthetic courts) When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 11am to 2pm Just call in, or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177.
Balmoral Scottish Country Dance Group We were delighted to have the Scottish Dancing group demonstrate their talent and enthusiasm during the Community Restaurant for the Festival Lunch (Friday 28th Oct) as part of the Mosman festival. We would like to thank Noreen and Eric and everyone involved, as clients and staff had a great afternoon; we also really enjoyed a community group performing during the festival and for the rest of the community, and the feedback has been fantastic! If you are interested in joining the group, have a look at the poster above and call Olivier on 9978 4128 for a fantastic evening of fun and exercise!
Merry Christmas To all our wonderful Carers, We would like to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and safe New Year. We hope you have the chance to relax over the holiday break, and look forward to seeing you all again in 2012. Warm wishes, Liz and Ryan
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Computer Pals We have a waiting list on these classes, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128 for more information. When: 2012 Dates Term 1: 10 January 2012 to 1 April 2012 Term 2: 4 April 2012 to 24 June 2012 Term 3: 27 June 2012 to 16 September 2012 Term 4: 19 September to 9 December 2012 Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $40.00 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.
The Probus Club of Mosman Combined The Probus Club of Mosman Combined meets at the Mosman RS Club in Military Road, Mosman on the 4th Wednesday monthly (JanuaryNovember) at 10.15 am. After a short meeting and morning tea, guest speakers talk on a variety of subjects. You are very welcome and may decide to join us for our many activities and functions. February 2012: Dr Stuart Smith Neuroscience Australia on “Exercise to Prevent Falls.” March 2012: In house club members will speak following the AGM. Enquiries: Isobel Berry on 0413 483 321.
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For anyone interested in knitting The Mosman Knitting group has been actively contributing to a charity organisation called Wraps with Love. WWL dispatches quilts and covers to the four corners of the world, involving thousands of knitters all across Sydney and Australia. In November, the count for 2011 was already nearly 27 000 blankets and since 1992, WWL has helped distributing over 250 000 quilts worldwide. By acknowledging their work, we would like to thank all contributions by the Mosman knitting group, volunteering their time and energy to help others. By joining the group, you can also be part of this great adventure. Call Olivier on 9978 4128 for more information or if you want to join the group. We are also helping the Mosman knitting group setting up a little Flickr page on the web; follow us for more news and the address in the next newsletter! Merry Christmas and happy new year from Bev and all the ladies, and thank you again for your tremendous help in 2011! If you 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 2012 dates, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128. 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 1.00pm 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, if you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128.
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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ACCESS ALL AREAS FILM FESTIVAL Increasing access for people with a disability FREE! PARRAMATTA – 1 December 2011 SYDNEY – 2 December 2011 Join us for free cinema screenings of Australian films made accessible to people with a disability. Open to everyone! Access All Areas also tours accessible short films to schools and community groups around the country. Contact us to host a screening, or visit www.accessallareasfilmfestival.com.au for more info.
RED DOG and FAMILY SHORT FILMS Inspired by true stories, RED DOG is the tale of a charismatic kelpie who roamed the Western Australian outback in the 1970s, hitching rides, befriending people and uniting communities along the way. See the homegrown classic that’s taking Australia by storm! Watch our selection of the best new family-friendly short films made in Australia. From laugh-outloud comedy to moving drama, these 10 bite-sized stories are a rare treat for audiences of all ages, sure to stay with you long after the final credits roll.
RIVERSIDE THEATRE, PARRAMATTA Corner Church & Market St FAMILY SHORT FILMS: Thu 1st Dec 12pm RED DOG: Thu 1st Dec 6pm Access services: Open captions, Auslan interpreter, hearing loop, limited wheelchair spaces.
DENDY OPERA QUAYS, SYDNEY On the promenade between Circular Quay & Sydney Opera House RED DOG: Fri 2nd Dec 6pm drinks reception, 6:30pm film Access services: Open captions in cinema 1, Open Audio Description in cinema 2, Auslan interpreter, hearing loop, limited wheelchair spaces. Need tips & info about transport and access to the venues? Contact IDEAS, experts in information on disability. Free call: 1800 029 904, SMS: 0452 296 602, www.ideas.org.au. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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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. Mosman Village Markets Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. Out & About Trip – Woy Woy – Lunch at Zita’s 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
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Community Restaurant - Christmas Lunch Join us for the last of the big lunches of 2011 and for a great afternoon! Christmas carols and entertainment on the menu! 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
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NO RESTAURANT TODAY!
Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. Community Bus Trip – Christmas shopping in Leura Visit the colourful Christmas cottage for wonderful decorations and find that special gift you have been searching for at one of the many specialty stores in Leura has to offer. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 0900 am. Bus cost $20, payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128. Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. Out & About Trip – Christmas Lights (Davidson, French Forest and Fairlight) special time of 4pm to 10 pm. For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 dinner extra. For more information contact Dianne Gillings on 9978 4120
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Out & About Trip – Berowra – Lunch at Fish Cafe 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
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Tuesday
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NO RESTAURANT TODAY! The Centre will be closed!
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NO OUT & ABOUT TRIP TODAY.
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January 2012—Happy New Year!
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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 – Malabar – Lunch at the Coast Golf & Recreation 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
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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.
Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. Out & About Trip - Wollongong - Lunch at the 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.
Community Bus Trip – Mount Tomah Botanic Garden Blue Mountains The Mount Tomah Botanic garden is situated 1000 meters above sea level and with mild summer temperatures, is an ideal place to see plants from the cooler regions of the world. It is one of the few botanic gardens where plants have been grouped according to their geographical origin. There is also a restaurant and picnic areas to enjoy. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20, payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128. 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 – Castle Hill, lunch at the castle Hill 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
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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.
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Out & About Trip – St. George, lunch at the 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.
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Community Restaurant – Australia Day Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Bus Trip – Kiama Agricultural Show The 164th Annual Kiama Agricultural show will be held again this year, packed with lots of things to see and do. The showground, right behind Kiama’s beach, is one of the most picturesque in Australia. There will be ring events including dairy and beef cattle, show jumping and wood chopping, a farmyard nursery, cooking demonstrations and more! Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20, admission fee $5 payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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February 2012 Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Moonee Moonee, lunch at the Sports & Recreation 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 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. Mosman Village Markets
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Out & About Trip – Como, lunch at the Como Hotel 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.
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Community Bus Trip – Palm Beach and Ferry trip to Ettalong The 60 minute return trip takes in the sights of beautiful Broken bay, passing Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Lion island. Enjoy the Ettalong markets, have a lunch at one of the local cafes or at the Ettalong Beach club. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20, ferry trip $10 return. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Volunteering Mosman is extremely proud of its volunteers, and rightly so. Many have been volunteering in the Mosman Community for more than 20 years, and recently three of these special people were invited to join Cr Anne Connon, the Mayor of Mosman, for afternoon tea. It was a wonderful opportunity to get together and Mrs Helen Egan, Mrs Jill Mercer and Mr Bruce Wallace shared memories of their volunteering experiences and discussed how volunteering has changed over the years. Many of Councils programs could not function without the support of our wonderful and greatly valued volunteers.
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MOSMAN HOME GARDENER’S SOCIETY Meets every second Tuesday of the month 7.00pm – 9.00pm
1.00pm - 4.30pm BRIDGE
12.00pm – 4.00pm SCRABBLE
Mosman Municipal Council
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $50.00 per term
9.30am – 10.30am Level 1 TAI CHI 10.45am – 11.45am Beginners TAI CHI
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT $10
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 4.30pm BRIDGE
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
MOSMAN ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION GROUP Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 6pm – 8pm
$2.00 per class
MOSMAN SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP
7.00pm – 9.30pm
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 3.30 pm Seniors Centre
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 11.15am – 12.15 pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
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
Young Seniors Morning Tea 9.30am – 11.30am Last Wednesday of the month 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
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
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
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FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
9.00am departure BUS TRIPS As advertised
SATURDAY
December 2011/January 2012
Knitting Group 3rd Friday of the Month 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm Volunteers Lounge
Friday at the movies Every 2nd Friday of the month, join us for a Free classic movie afternoon 2.30-4.30 pm (Starts Feb. 2012)
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Every Week – $10.00 Last Friday of the month: International Luncheon, $12.00 Bookings Essential
10.00am MOSMAN LEISURE WALKERS 1st Friday of the month (starting may the 6th)
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 phone Olivier Strobel, Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator, on 9978 4128
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
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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