January, February, March 2016
55s NEWSLETTER
Happy New Year and welcome to 2016
In this Issue: you will find the full year of the Community Restaurant themed lunches for 2016, NEW puzzle pages, exciting movie calendar, a fun filled Diary of Events 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 Information, Referrals & Support
Olivier Strobel Lyn Kelleher Chantal Kerr
Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator Community Support Officer
9978 4128 9978 4119 9978 4056
Angela Weight
Community Transport Coordinator
9978 4120
Restaurant
Claire Mullins
Community Restaurant Coordinator
9978 4123
Meals on Wheels
Katrina Jolley
Food Services Coordinator
9978 4130
Liz Nagel
Carers Program Coordinator
Transport
Carers Group
Volunteers
Steven Walker
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 Happy New Year! Dear readers, Welcome back to your Over 55s newsletter and welcome back to your Senior Centre in 2016, happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2016 is already here. By the time you read these lines, we hope that you would have had a marvellous new year and amazing Christmas festivities, and of course, we would like to wish you and your families, a fantastic New Year! We hope to see you at the Centre in 2016; this year again, we have a comprehensive program of activities to suit all your needs. Physical exercise, balance classes, seminars, leisure activities, educational talks and much much more… Have a look at the end of the newsletter for more details (there is a weekly program on the last page). Why not start to exercise? There is nothing better than New Year’s resolutions! This year again, we will have Tai Chi, Table tennis and Old Time Dance, but also the very good Healthy Lifestyle gentle exercise classes…. And they are also starting Zumba on a more regular basis. The trials we did at the end of 2015 were great and we are hosting this class all year, so that you can decide to join at any time! Zumba is only one of the new activities this year; keep an eye out for our new conversation class, the renewed Computer Pals Program, the English conversation class and many other interesting and inclusive activities. Most importantly, you will find in this newsletter all the services we offer at council. We would like to remind you that direct services from council are only for the local government area, that is Mosman. If you are a local resident, and need help, 2016 will be the year to ask us to give us a call, you can access services; don’t hesitate to call us at any time if you need support. Remember that this year’s Seniors Week will be held between Friday 1st April and Friday 8th April included. We will have many interesting activities and events that week, as well as the now classic cocktail party and Mayoral Lunch. Do not miss out! Before that we hope to see you for the theme lunches at the community restaurant, the Australia Day Lunch is on Friday 29th January, and the Chinese Banquet (year of the Monkey) is on 26th February (remember that for those special lunches, booking in advance is essential)! There are new Saturday outing trips as well, and a lot happening at the Centre. See you all soon!
From the Editor and the Aged and Disability Services team.
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News from the Community Restaurant Happy New Year from the Community Restaurant. Hello and welcome to a new year in the Seniors Community Restaurant, I feel 2016 is going to be a fantastic year in the Restaurant and we look forward to seeing you all regularly and hopefully some new faces as well. I hope you all enjoyed the Christmas lunch last year, always our biggest and most popular lunch. It was a very festive day with lots of lovely voices singing along to the Christmas carols with a fantastic performance, as always, by Ben Palumbo and Co. I do hope you enjoyed the day and also had a restful Christmas break with your family and friends. We have a great line-up of Theme Lunches this year. We kick off with the Australia Day Lunch on Friday 29 January 2016. We will start taking bookings for this lunch from our first lunch of the year (Tuesday 5 January). Olivier will come around during the lunches to sell tickets or you may book at the window in the Seniors Lounge. Please note that payment is required when booking. Following on in February will be a lunch to celebrate Chinese New Year, it will be the "Year of the Monkey". The Monkey possesses such character traits as curiosity, mischievousness and cleverness. Forever playful, Monkeys are the masters of practical jokes. If you were born in the following years - 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 you might find you possess some of these traits! In April we will be celebrating Seniors Week, 1 - 10 April. I am sure there will be lots of interesting things happening during this time for you all. I hope you will join us for the annual Seniors "Jazz" Cocktail Party in the beautiful Art Gallery Hall as well as the Mayors' Lunch on Friday 1 April. In the next newsletter I will give you more information about the upcoming Theme Lunches. We are looking forward to celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican feast, Bastille Day with a delicious French banquet and 'Celebrating Rio' with a South American lunch to mark the Olympic Games for 2016. My special thanks must go to our amazingly dedicated Volunteers who give of their time every week to allow the Restaurant to run smoothly. I know you are all very appreciative of them and tell me often what a great job they are doing! If you enjoy the Restaurant, which I am sure you do, please tell others and bring along a friend or two to experience what the Restaurant has to offer. It is important for our older residents to be a part of their community, to make new friends and to remain active. Remember the first meal for a new-comer is complimentary (please be aware that this is limited to local Mosman residents only). 4
I look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Regards Claire.
Meals on Wheels Mosman Meals on Wheels - Why we are superior to supermarket and other delivered meals Meals on Wheels
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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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Meals on Wheels Mosman Meals on Wheels would like to wish everyone a happy 2016! We would also like to say a big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped out over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. We were very busy packing and delivering extra meals and, as always, we are very grateful to everyone who offered their help at this hectic time of the year. Once again, our delicious Christmas dinners were hugely popular this year - we were swamped with requests for our roast turkey breast and leg ham dinners and traditional plum puddings with brandy custard! Over summer, our menu offers a choice of high-quality meals each day, as well as fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. Our fresh, refrigerated meals are delivered directly to your home, ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave when required. Frozen meals are also available for your convenience. Vegetarian, gluten-free and special diets catered for. Not only are our meals fresh and delicious, they also comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Older Australians. Our menu is regularly reviewed by a dietician;
We provide a wide variety of nutritious foods, from all 5 food groups Our menu offers protein-rich foods every day Unlike many frozen meals from the supermarket, a broad range of vegetables are included Our milk-based desserts, including custard and yoghurt, assist with meeting daily calcium requirements Salt is kept to a minimum in all recipes The majority of our meals are low in saturated fat. 86% of our meals contain less than 10 grams of fat per 100 grams
If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to the kitchen and purchase some frozen meals. Simply bring a cool bag to the Meals on Wheels kitchen between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our extensive frozen selection. If you, or someone you know or care for, may benefit from having home-delivered meals, or if you would just like to have a look at our menu, please contact Katrina on 9978 4130 or email meals@mosman.nsw.gov.au We are a very flexible service, offering both long and short-term assistance. There are no contracts or minimum orders and you can cancel service at any time. We can deliver once, twice or five times a week, so please give us a call to discuss your requirements. Kind regards,
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phone: email: website:
Katrina & Vicki Meals on Wheels
9978 4130 meals@mosman.nsw.gov.au www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/seniors/meals-on-wheels
Seniors Week 2016 Friday 1 April – Sunday 10 April 2016 Dear Seniors, At the time of going to press, we do not have a definite program for Senior’s Week 2016; however, the following events will take place: Friday the 1st April 12.30 pm:
Mayoral lunch at the Seniors Centre, the cost will be $12.00
Tuesday the 5th April 4.00 pm:
Seniors Cocktail Party at the Mosman Art Gallery, this is a free event (RSVP still essential)
Wednesday the 6th April 2 – 5.00 pm:
Table tennis Tournament (with prizes)
Thursday the 7th all afternoon:
New Technologies and Historical Mosman – forum and afternoon tea
Friday the 8th April 12.30 pm:
Community Lunch (cost $10.00)
There will be an organised Visit of the Art Gallery (date TBC) We will have a performance by the “Old Women’s Group Theatre” (TBC) Free access to all classes and activities during the week’. For more info closer to the date, contact Olivier on 9978 4128, keep an eye out for our programs to be printed in January.
For all events during Seniors Week, RSVP with Olivier on 9978 4128 is absolutely essential.
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Community Support MENTAL HEALTH RESPITE Are you caring for someone who has mental health issues, an intellectual disability or autism? Carers may be family members, parents, partners, friends and neighbours. They provide unpaid care for another person who may have a mental health issue, an intellectual disability or autism. Respite is a break from the responsibility of looking after someone for a few hours, a day, a night or longer. Respite is a way of relieving the stress of being a carer. Research has demonstrated that carers often experience poor physical health, financial difficulties, isolation and their own mental health issues as a direct result of their caring responsibilities. The carers of people with mental illness have different respite and support needs to other carers, due in part to the unpredictability and episodic nature of mental illness. How can The Mental Health Respite Program (MHRP) help you?
They organise short-term respite, allowing you to have a break while the person you care for is looked after by a trained worker. They provide 24 hour access to their service as well as emergency respite in times where you cannot look after the person that you care for. They can give you information about other services that support you in your caring role and carer support groups. They can provide access to respite cottages or time away. They offer assistance with meeting the cost of respite if required.
FREECALL: 1800 052 222 (Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates). Please do not hesitate to contact Lyn Kelleher and Chantal Kerr, Community Support officers at The Seniors Centre on 9978 4119, for any additional information you may require. You can also contact MY AGED CARE Contact Centre on 1800 200 422 (if care recipient or carer is aged 65 or over).
(Lyn Kelleher & Chantal Kerr Community Support
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Volunteering
Register as a Volunteer
"Volunteering is my therapy on the weekend. After a pressured week at work, I love having a giggle and a cup of tea with a friend" "You will always get something valuable back if you are prepared to put something in" "I am pleased to know that I am helping people to live independently in their own homes. I am making a difference to somebody's day" We are looking at a number of new opportunities for volunteering at the moment. Whether you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or already volunteer in another program, if you are interested to see what other opportunities are out there please call Steven Walker on 02 9978 4126 or email s.walker@mosman.nsw.gov.au for more information. Also a big thank you to all of our hard working volunteers, you do an amazing job and Mosman just wouldn’t be the same without you. Remember, you will always get something valuable back if you are prepared to put something in. 9
Mosman Historical Society Meeting One for your 2016 diary: Barry O’Keefe Library: Wednesday 9 March 2016 Time: 6.45pm, start 7.00pm
Mosman’s well known local studies Librarian Ms Donna Braye will give a talk on the many aspects of local studies. Donna will show how Mosman’s history can be brought to life through objects, printed matters and photographs.
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 10 www.mosmanbowlingclub.org.au
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market Dates to note... Saturday 6 Feb Saturday 5 Mar Saturday 2 Apr
The Sirius Singers, Mosman 2016 The Sirius Singers Choir – Jim Coyle, Director 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.
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 11
COMMUNITY RESTAURANT THEME LUNCHES 2016 Australia Day
Friday 29 January
Chinese Banquet ‘Year of the Monkey’
Friday 26 February
Mayoral Lunch ‘Seniors Week’
Friday 1 April
Seniors “Jazz” Cocktail Party
Tuesday 5 April
ANZAC Day
Friday 29 April
‘Cinco de Mayo’ Mexican Lunch
Friday 27 May
Guringai Festival Lunch (Aboriginal)
Friday 24 June
‘Bastille Day’ French Lunch
Friday 29 July
‘Celebrate Rio’ Olympics 2016
Friday 26 August
Greek Lunch
Friday 30 September
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Tuesday 1 November
Christmas Lunch
Friday 16 December
Restaurant Resumes Friday 6 January 2017 12
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What’s on at the Library Read, Review and Win is Mosman Library Service’s summer reading program for adults. Everyone who writes a review will go into the running to win the major prize – a $250 voucher to 'Ripples' at Chowder Bay. There will also be other, fun weekly prizes awarded all throughout January. To enter, all you have to do is write a review for any fiction or non-fiction book that you have read. You can submit your review online via the Library catalogue:
Go to the Library catalogue and login to your account Search for the item you want to review Click 'Write a Review' and start typing!
Alternatively you can complete a review card at the Library. These can be found next to the catalogue computers and at the Customer Service Desk. Once completed, please hand in to a Library staff member. Competition opens at the beginning of January so start reading!! For more information please contact: Jane Roughley Librarian Reader Services 9978 4091.
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First Tuesday of the month @10.30am Technology Tuesday is a monthly series of talks held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am for those keen to keep up to date in the digital world. Each month a different topic is covered and you are welcome to bring your own device along. There are limited spaces for these talks, bookings in advance are essential. Phone Mosman Library on 9978 4091 or visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au.
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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... Destination Sydney - Iconic artworks by nine major Australian artists Opens Saturday 5 Dec 15 to Sunday 7 Feb 2016 The city of Sydney has long been a point of focus and convergence for many artists born in other parts of Australia. In a unique collaboration, the three major Sydney independent public galleries, Manly Art Gallery, Mosman Art Gallery and the National Trust’s S. H. Ervin Gallery, have worked together in partnership with celebrated curator Lou Klepac OAM to host an exhibition which showcases iconic artworks by nine major Australian artists all responding to the theme of Sydney as a destination for creative endeavours. The artists featured at Mosman Art Gallery are Kevin Connor, Peter Kingston and John Olsen AM OBE. Artists at S.H. Ervin are Cressida Campbell, Grace Cossington Smith and Margaret Preston. Artists at Manly Art Gallery are Elisabeth Cummings, Lloyd Rees and Brett Whiteley. Destination Sydney will be a celebration of the important influence Sydney and its magnificent harbour have had on some of Australia’s greatest painters Peter Kingston - Morning Star 2002 Hand coloured sugar lift acquatint printed in black ink & gouache on BFK 16
What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery Exhibition Floortalk Sunday 7 February 2016 11:00am to 12:00pm Join celebrated curator Lou Klepac OAM in conversation with Katrina Cashman for an exhibition overview about this special collaborative exhibition project.
John Olsen - RoundandabouttheHarbour_2015_oil on canvas.
Tickets: Free admission, refreshments included. Bookings essential by Thursday 4 February 2016.
Get Involved at Mosman Art Gallery There are many ways to get involved with Mosman Art Gallery. Become a Friend of Mosman Art Gallery to access a range of benefits and exclusive offers or join The Creative Circle to help support the Gallery's activities and programs. Become a valued volunteer to assist with the day to day operations of the Gallery or make a donation to help us to continue Donate to Mosman Art Gallery to create, connect, inspire and enrich . 17
MOSMAN CARERS GROUP…. ‘Caring for Carers’
As you may know many people in the community are Carers, they look after friends or family members who have an illness, a disability or a mental illness and therefore may need assistance. Caring may happen on an occasional basis or it may be 24hrs a day seven days per week, there is no one type of caring. What you may not know is that according to the last census there are 130,000 Carers in the northern Sydney region and of these 30,000 provide care 24hours a day, seven days a week. The Mosman Carers Group provides weekly meetings with regular guest speakers and there is a strong focus on "Caring for the Carer" with opportunities to discuss with others the ups and downs associated with the caring role. Caring for someone, no matter how much you love them, can often be exhausting and at times overwhelming, so being able to talk to other people who are in the same position is invaluable. Laughter also plays a big part in the meetings and wonderful friendships have formed. So if you feel that support, information, referrals, understanding and friendship would help make your caring role a little easier, please contact me and I will give you more information about the group.
Warm regards
Carers Program Coordinator Contact: 9978 4089 18
Community Transport Are you having difficulty getting transport? Call 9978 4120 Transport to:
Doctors and Hospitals Shopping Social outings Community Restaurant Exercise classes Visiting Others ?? Ask us
In December 2015, we bid farewell to Dianne Gillings who worked for Mosman Council for 12 years. Di has been our Coordinator with Mosman Community Transport working for the Aged & Disability department. She was respected by everyone who worked with her over those years. We wish her well in the next chapter of her life.
Conditions apply: People over 65 and frail People with a disability Carers who are looking after their loved one Minimum Fees apply
The Probus Club of Mosman Combined Visitors are very welcome to attend our monthly meetings, held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Mosman Returned Services Club. Our meetings start at 10.30am and after general business we take a break for morning tea followed by our guest speaker for the month. Details of our forthcoming meetings are:
Wednesday 27 January 2016 Guest speaker - Sharon Trewren who is a Naturopath, Nutritionist and lecturer who has over 30 years experience in the Natural Health field. Sharon’s dream and lifetime goal is to genuinely help and educate everyone to live a happy and active health lifestyle. She will be addressing the most common complaints from ageing.
Wednesday 24 February 2016 Guest speaker - Ann Howard. Ann is an enthusiastic traveller and adventurer. Her subject will be A Carefree War which was launched in Aug 2015. It tells the story of the 40’s, when Australian men were overseas, Singapore fell and Australia appeared in danger of a Japanese invasion. The population was mostly living along the coast and nobody knew if the Japanese would invade. Women all around Australia took action by themselves and thousands of children were sent to grandmothers, uncles and friends, for up to three years. .
Wednesday 23 March 2016 There will not be a guest speaker this month due to the Annual General Meeting. After the meetings, visitors are very welcome to join us for lunch upstairs at the Horizon Restaurant. Inquiries: Sue Webb, Publicity Officer, 9969-6079
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E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2016?
Classes resume from Tuesday 26 January 2016. Tuesday Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace Gentle Exercise Slow Pace Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace Upright & Active New Zumba Gold
10.30am-11.30am 9.15am-10.15am 9.30am-10.30am 10.30am-11.30pm 2.00pm-3.00pm
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 - $17.20 and Pensioner - $13.80. They also offer 10 visit multi-passes: Adult - $137.60 and Pensioner - $110.40, 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 117 946 or see staff at the Centre, 90 Vista Street, Mosman. 20
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 When: Mondays Time: 11am to 2pm Call or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177. (Synthetic Courts)
Table Tennis In 2014, Seniors won the Mosman Championship (against a delegation from the Youth Centre)!, in 2015 we did not organize a tournament. Join us in 2016 and help us regain the crown!! When: Every Wednesday Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm Just call in, or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128. Please wear sneakers with good sturdy souls.
Mosman Art Classes Mosman Artists; join one of our great art classes in 2016! Monday afternoons: 1.30pm and 4.00pm with Diana Bilderbeck-Frost (mixed media) or Friday mornings: 9.00am - 11.30am with Erika Beck (mixed media). Come along and join one of our fantastic classes, learn and exchange with the group and with the teachers and start painting! All welcome, cost is $77.00 per term (10 weeks). No prerequisite knowledge required. Art Classes resume the 4rd week in January. (Monday the 25th and Friday the 29nd) Bookings are essential with Olivier on 02 9978 4128 21
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Computer Pals Computer Pals is a volunteer based program designed to help and assist you with basic computer lessons. Call us if you need to improve your skills, we have Macs and PC volunteers who can also help you with tablets. If you have issues with your smartphones, call us as well, we might be able to help you depending on the model and brand. You can have 5 lessons for $25.00 or 10 for $40.00, over 5 or 10 weeks. They are one on one tuitions with a volunteer, they can be an excellent first step if you have basic knowledge but need to know a bit more‌ We can help you with the Microsoft suite, pictures, internet, emails In 2016, we will try to help you more with tablets, Ipads and smartphones, call us to find a solution. Contact Olivier 9978 4128 to book 2016 terms: Term 1: 18 Jan – 21 Mar Term 2: 11Apr - 13 Jun Term 3: 4 Jul - 5 Sept Term 4: 3 Oct - 5 Dec. Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $25.00/ 5 lessons OR $40.00/ 10 lessons
New Look for the Mosman Rider
The Mosman Rider has been refreshed with a new look. Watch out for the new-look bus when you hail and ride. The Mosman Rider operates 7 days a week from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm from 1 October 2015.
Are you up for a game of chess
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The Mosman Chess Group is going stronger then ever!!! 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.
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. Lets do even better in 2016! 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 2016. When: Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm – 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).
Birthday Celebrations Are you turning 80, 90 or 100? We would like to help you celebrate your big birthday. If you are having a big birthday coming up, let us know and join us at the Community Restaurant for a special afternoon. Call Olivier on 9978 4128
Calling on all Bingologists! We need more people to join our Bingo Group! We are looking for new players, so why not join us for a wonderful afternoon with Vicky, Kathleen and Jo and all the ladies from the afternoon Bingo group and have a great game and a few laughs. If you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128. Bingo is on every Thursday afternoon in the volunteers lounge at 1pm. 23
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I N T E R E S T Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2.15pm after the Community Restaurant for a free movie at the Seniors Centre, proudly sponsored by Mosman Council.
What’s next? Friday 12 Feb:
The Count of Monte Christo 131 mins
Friday 11 Mar:
Dead Poets Society 125 mins
Friday 8 Apr:
Now Voyager
117 mins
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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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016, the Centre is closed today No January Markets
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday”
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12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Out & About Trip – St George Sailing Club
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 Community Restaurant
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12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 NO FRIDAY MOVIE Today – Movies resume in February Over 55 Community Bus Trip - Davistown & Woy Woy, lunch at the Davistown RSL Come and discover or rediscover Davistown and Woy Woy; take the ferry from Woy Woy public wharf and get to Davistown for a great day outing! Morning Tea and lunch at own expense or BYO. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. 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 – Newport, lunch at the Royal Motor Yatch Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 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
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January 2016 (continued) Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Penrith Panthers For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Over 55 Community Bus Trip, Hunter Valley gardens Join us for this exquisite outing to the Hunter Valley gardens! Summer weather and lush gardens are on the menu as well as a great lunch in one of the gardens! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Australia Day – Council is closed today! Happy Australia Day
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Out & About Trip – Gladesville, lunch at the Galdesville RSL and Community Club
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 Community Restaurant – Themed lunch: Australia Day Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
Happy faces at our Christmas Lunch 17 December 2015
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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
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Out & About Trip – Brighton le Sands, lunch at the Brighton RSL
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12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Mosman 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 – 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 9978 4120 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 – The Count of Monte Christo – 131 mins
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Join us after the community restaurant (2.00 pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required. Over 55 Community Bus Trip, Norman Lindsay Gallery – Lunch in Springwood The Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge is a great destination for 2016! Then a lunch in Springwood is planned, join us on this great outing trip! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. 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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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend.
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For more information contact 9978 4128 Out & About Trip – Taren Point, lunch at the Taren Point Bowling Club
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 Community Restaurant
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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
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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 9978 4120 Community Restaurant – Themed lunch: Chinese Banquet, “Year of the Monkey” 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128. Over 55 Community Bus Trip - Mount Annan Gardens and Lunch at Camden Venture with us to the south western area of McArthur to view the colourful Mount Annan gardens! Lunch at Camden! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 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
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Out & About Trip Epping, lunch at the Epping Club
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact Dianne 9978 4120 Community Restaurant
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12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Mosman Markets
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Community Restaurant
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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 Oatley, lunch at the Como Hotel
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 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 – Dead Poets Society – 125 mns Join us after the community restaurant (2.00 pm) 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 - Wiseman s ferry morning tea at Swanes Nursery Nestled in the Heartland Lunch at Camden! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. 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 – Palm Beach Golf Club
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For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 Community Restaurant
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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.
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For more information contact 9978 4128 Out & About Trip – Kyeemagh, lunch at the Kyeemah RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
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Good Friday Closed
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Easter! No Over 55 Community Bus Trip today
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Easter Monday Closed
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12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 5th Wednesday of the month, No Out & about trip today – Carers Outing
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Seniors Week Starts Today, make sure you enquire about the program and RSVP with Olivier on 9978 4128 for the events this week. Community Restaurant – Themed lunch: Mayoral Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
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Mosman Markets
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Seniors Week Seniors Cocktail party, NO COMMUNITY LUNCH TODAY Out & About Trip – Panania, lunch at the Panania East Hill RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 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 Seniors Week Classic Movie: Now Voyager– 117 mns Join us after the community restaurant (2.00 pm) 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 - Impact Nursery, Lunch at Terrigal Enjoy the beautiful drive to Terrigal with stunning views over Brooklyn, and have a morning Tea at Impact Nursery! . Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Some happy faces at our Melbourne Cup Lunch 3 November 2015
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Find the whales answers. In the Oct/Nov/Dec edition there was a ‘Find the Whales’ competition. Did you find them all? There were 16 Answers: pages 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 22 x 2, 23, 34 x 2, 35 x 2, 36 x 2.
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Mosman Rider
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DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
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
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
Mosman Municipal Council
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
2.00 - 2.45pm New Zumba Gold
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 4.00 pm Seniors Centre
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
2.00pm – 4.00pm NEW MAHJONG GROUP Call Olivier 9978 4128
Fresh Coffee Service 12.00-1.00pm Gold coin donation
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 10.30am – 11.30 pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES 1.00pm – 2.30pm Coin Donation
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $77.00 per term Call Office for info
1.00pm – 3.30pm PERIODIC PLAY READING GROUP Meets every first and third Monday of the month
First Tuesday each month is Cheap Tuesday $7
12.30pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT $10
9.30am – 10.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
10.00am – 12.00pm U3A $10.00 Joining Fee $45.00 Membership
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
9.30am – 10.30am Level 1 TAI CHI 10.45am – 11.45am Beginners TAI CHI $10 a session
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
Chess Group Every Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
9.15am – 10.15am 10.30am – 11.30am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
9.00am departure BUS TRIPS As advertised
SATURDAY
January, February, March 2016
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 2.15 – 4.30 pm FREE
12.30pm – 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 Seniors Lounge
9.00am – 1.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
ART CLASS 9.00am – 11.30am (all media) $77.00 per term
FRIDAY
For more information, please see the attached information sheet or phone 9978 4128
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
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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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