July, August, September 2015
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NEWSLETTER
Mayors Volunteer Reception - 13 May 2015 The Gunners Barracks
Deputy Mayor Cr Roy Bendall
In this Issue: Mayors Volunteer Reception, renaming of Mosman Library to the Barry O’Keefe Library, new activities, fantastic group outings 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
Community Transport Coordinator
9978 4120
Claire Mullins
Community Restaurant Coordinator
9978 4123
Meals on Wheels
Denise Lethbridge
Client Liaison Officer
9978 4130
Meals on Wheels
Katrina Jolley
Food Services Coordinator
9978 4130
Transport
Restaurant
Carers Group Coordinator
Volunteers
Dianne Gillings
Mary Magnus
Liz Nagel
Steven Walker
Carers Group Facilitator
Volunteers Support Officer
9978 4089 Mobile: 0419 784 089
9978 4126
Newsletter now available on-line at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au 2
From the Editor’s Desk Dear readers, Welcome back to this new edition of your Over 55s Newsletter for July, August and September 2015! In this issue you will find all the Saturday outing trips, the restaurant dates, our weekly activities and lists of our services and a diary of events of what’s coming up next!This time again we have a lot of exciting and interesting news for you. Mosman is celebrating the Guringai Festival, and it started in style with the Aboriginal themed luncheon at the Community Restaurant on Friday the 26th June! We had a fantastic luncheon and great entertainment! But the festival carries on through to the first week in July; check our website (www.mosman.nsw.gov.au) for more info / programs on what’s on during the festival! The winter season is here, make sure you keep warm, it could also be a good time to check your smoke alarms if you have not done so already! Don’t let yourself get too cold, join us for Tai Chi or for gentle exercise, join the Tuesday dance group and enjoy ballroom dancing or simply come in for a warm cup of tea! This year again, the Tax help service is back at Council. It will operate from the Seniors Centre as of mid-July. We have a newly appointed ATO volunteer, as John retired from this service after 13 years with us! This year, you will need to get a MyGov account for your tax return, make sure you look at the ATO website and get an account before you book with us. You will then need to contact Olivier on 9978 4128 to organise a time with our ATO appointed accountant. With the refurbishment being truly over and the activities entering term 3, we really hope to see you more often at the Centre. Winter is a good time to start an activity, have a look at our programs at the end of the newsletter, in the meantime, please call us if you need support or services. From the Editor and the Aged and Disability Services team.
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News from the Community Restaurant Hello from the Community Restaurant.
Cheers to all!!! Well winter is well and truly here and the Winter Menu has some delicious lunches. I think we're all particularly enjoying the yummy desserts; such as apple and rhubarb crumble, warm sticky date pudding and warm chocolate mud cake!! Not so good for the waistline, but delicious none the less and what is winter about if not some warm comfort food!!? Our last few lunches have been great and very well attended!! Don't forget to book in early for these special lunches, as they sell out very quickly. Our next 'big' lunch is a French Banquet, on Friday 24th July and is always one of our most popular lunches!! Olivier will be very happy to sell you the tickets for this particular lunch I know!! At the end of August, on Friday 28th, we will be having a special lunch to celebrate the Mosman Festival and to welcome Spring! This will be followed on Friday 25th September by an Italian Lunch, always a fabulous event! We all love Italian food and culture and this year I have organised a fabulous group of singers to perform for us!! They promise me they love singing Italian and seem to be a very professional troupe!! I have taken some leave for a few months, but am leaving you in the capable hands of the wonderful volunteers, the ADS staff - particularly Katrina, Olivier, Angie and Vicki. Together they are an amazing team and will look after your every need!! Replacing me is Claire Mullins (see page 9), who has been a volunteer for the last couple of years and knows and understands the Community Restaurant very well. Please be supportive of Claire as she "learns the ropes". She is an amazingly capable and confident person and will do a wonderful job!! I will pop in to see you all from time to time and will miss you all very much! As always thank you for supporting the Community Restaurant! Bon appetit!! Cheers
Mary Magnus The Kitchen Fairy! 4
Meals on Wheels Mosman Meals on Wheels - Why we are superior to supermarket and other delivered meals Meals on Wheels
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A large selection of modified meals are available (eg pureed or minced)
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High food safety standards ensure that meals are not left at the door or in an esky outside
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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 Are you eating enough nutritious food this winter?! Eating enough means being able to maintain a healthy weight and even having a little extra weight ‘in reserve’ for times of illness or stress. Good nutrition improves well being Good nutrition improves wound healing. Good nutrition helps to preserve bone mass and maintain muscle strength, reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Good nutrition is important for health, independence and quality of life. At Mosman Meals on Wheels we have a huge selection of chilled (refrigerated) or frozen meals to choose from. Unlike many of the basic frozen meals on offer in the supermarket, all our nutritiously-balanced meals include potatoes, rice or pasta and a variety of fresh vegetables on the side. We can deliver meals to your home every day or as often as required (Monday to Friday) ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave. Salads and soups are available every day and sandwiches are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We cater for special diets (eg gluten free) and can provide soft, chopped or pureed meals for people with chewing or swallowing difficulties.
Our prices: Soup $1.40 Sandwich $4.00 Juice Salad
Meal $5.80 Dessert $1.40
$0.50 } Meal package (meal, soup, dessert, juice) $8.50 $6.30 } Salad package (salad, soup, dessert, juice) $9.00
If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to Meals on Wheels and collect 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. Have you thought about taking away some frozen meals after your activities in the Seniors’ Centre? If you, or someone you know or care for, would like to try our home-delivered meals or have a look at our menu, please contact either Katrina or Denise on 9978 4130 or email meals@mosman.nsw.gov.au We are a very flexible service, offering both long and short-term assistance. No referrals needed, just give us a call! 6
Rights... Responsibilities... Your RIGHTS as a client:
The right to be treated with respect and have your dignity, privacy and confidentiality respected by staff and volunteers.
Your RESPONSIBILITIES as a client:
The right to be given information about the services available. The right to expect an achievable safety standard when involved in centre activities or receiving centre services.
The right to receive a service sensitive to your individual needs, including language skills and cultural background.
The right to complain, without being afraid of the consequences if the service does not satisfy you.
The right to refuse a service and refusal will not prejudice future access to services.
The right to have somone speak for you when talking to the service about your needs
Know Your Obligations
The right to be consulted and involved in the service planning and evaluation processes.
The responsibility to treat staff, volunteers and other clients with respect regardless of disability, English language skills, religion, cultural background, age, gender or sexual preference. There may be times where your flexibility and tolerance may be necessary in order for staff and volunteers to meet your needs.
The responsibility to notify the service, as soon as possible, if you have to cancel your appointment/service.
The responsibilityto notify the service if the service or its staff are not meeting your needs.
The responsibility to advise the service of any relevant matters which may affect your care.
Please obtain a client information booklet to read in more detail.
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Community Support MEDICINE INFORMATION - DID YOU KNOW? It is estimated that each year more than 140,000 Australians have to go to hospital with problems caused by their medicine and older people are particularly at risk.
HERE ARE SOME USEFUL TIPS YOU CAN DISCUSS WITH YOUR PHARMACIST Ask your Pharmacist for a Medicine List The more medicine you take, the more difficult it can be to remember important information about them. A Medicines List can be a useful way to keep all the information about your medicines together.
A Home Medicines Review (HMR) A Home Medicines Review involves your GP and an accredited Pharmacist of your choice. Your GP sets up the review by writing a referral to the Pharmacist. A Pharmacist conducts an interview, preferably in the comfort of your own home, and then writes a report back to the GP. The GP will discuss any recommendations with you and may make appropriate changes to your medication regime.
Home Medicines Reviews are particularly useful for people who: - take more than five medicines per day - have recently spent time in hospital - are concerned about their medicines - do not always remember to take their medicines The Pharmacist's review and report are paid for by the Australian Government, so it will not cost you anything. Your GP may bulk-bill or charge you for the GP consultations. If you (or someone you care for) might benefit from having a Home Medicines Review, talk to your GP or Pharmacist about organizing one.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONSULT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES: Managing multiple medicines:
(http://www.nps.org.au/topics/how-to-be-medicinewise/ managing-your-medicines/managing-multiple-medicines)
Home Medicines Review (HMR) Program: Keeping your medicines cost down:
(http://www.5cpa.com.au/initiatives-programs/medicationmanagement/home-medicines-review)
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Lyn Kelleher & Chantal Kerr Community Support
(http://www.nps.org.au/topics/how-to-be-medecinewise/ buying-medicines/keeping-your-medicines-costs-down)
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 for our forthcoming meetings are: Wednesday 22nd July 2015. Guest speaker will be Chris Beazley who will speak on the topic of Australian Adventurers and Explorers, one of them being the Seafaring Life of Lawrence Hargrave. Lawrence Hargrave is known for his experiments in the evolution of flight. But what do we know about Hargraves early seafaring life here in Sydney? Wednesday 26th August 2015 Guest speaker will be Graham Levido who will speak on the topic of Heroes and Heroines of the Australian Gold Rush days. Wednesday 23rd September 2015 Guest speaker will be Vashti Farrer who will speak about her book, "Beyond Reasonable Doubt". She writes about Ellen Thomson, who was the only woman in Queensland to be executed for the murder of her husband in 1887. After the meetings, visitors are very welcome to join us for lunch upstairs at the Horizon Restaurant. Inquiries: Sue Webb, Publicity Officer, 9969-6079
Community Restaurant Volunteer
Claire Mullins We would like to introduce our new Community Restaurant Coordinator - Claire Mullins. Claire has been a volunteer in the restaurant since March last year, so many of our regular diners will already know her. With Claire’s experience in school canteens and catering, it is reassuring to know that the Community Restaurant will be in capable hands while Mary is on long-service leave!
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The Sirius Singers, Mosman 2015 The Sirius Singers Choir – Jim Coyle, Director Term 3, 19 July to 6 September Term 4, 11 October to 29 November Sundays from 1:30 – 2:45pm No auditions. All welcome. Venue: The Sirius Room at The Garrison, 13 Spit Road, Pedestrian only access down driveway (off Spit Road). Venue close to Spit Road and Military Road buses. Wheelchair access available on request. Cost: First rehearsal free for new singers, then membership due for rest of eight week term to meet costs ($100 per full term). For more information, please email: Sirius.singers@gmail.com or ph 9960 6449.
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
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
Mosman Lantern Club Invites you to
Morning Tea with Bruce Shying
“Adventure under Sail” Date: Time: Venue:
Wednesday 15 July 2015 10:00 for 10:30am St. Luke’s Church Hall, Heydon Street, Mosman (Free 3 hour public parking at Bridge Point Shopping Centre)
Entry Fee: RSVP:
$20 p.p. Elaine Cox - 9960 3714 or Helen Low - 9953 7026
Bruce Shying, “Adventures under Sail” concerns two boys who became sailors in their early teens and their involvement in the Titanic, the White Star Line and the Cunard Lines and their subsequent history. Bruce lives his passion for sailing and has more than 60 years of sailing experience on a large variety of sailing boats. He was also involved in the restoration, sailing and promotion of Sydney’s only 19th Century square rigger (or Tall Ship) the James Craig. Bruce conducts short talks and demonstrations on the ship’s rigging and navigation to encourage people to visit the James Craig. Bruce is also a volunteer with Sailability at Kogarah Bay Sailing Club, where they take school children with disabilities out sailing in specially designed boats. All proceeds donated to: 11
2015 Mayors Volunteer Reception
Another wonderful Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea was held at The Gunner’s Barracks on 13 May 2015. The tea was hosted by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Roy Bendall who acknowledged the priceless contribution made by our valued volunteers. In his speech, Deputy Mayor Bendall quoted Winston Churchill who said:
“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give”. Mosman Council is so grateful for the work our community receives from our many volunteers.
Thank you
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2015 Mayors Volunteer Reception Congratulations to the following Volunteers 15 Year Volunteers Gail Colless Vivienne Degenhardt Josephine Fisher Geoff Hudspeth Christina Marks Nell Rickard Joan Robson Jacqueline Stone 10 Year Volunteers Stephen Anstice Peta Drake Marie Geddes Mary-Louise Irvine Angela Jones Maria Kus Phillipa Morris June Mumford Shirley Stevens Liz Vozoff John Wild Marlies Wilson BC– Bushcare CR– Community Restaurant CT– Community Transport CVS– Community Visitors Scheme
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BC HLS GV GV HLS/GV CR LS MOW/CVS MOW
5 Year Volunteers Melissa Carroll Elizabeth Corbett Kirah Day Meredith Edgar Margaret Evans Julie Kelly Joanne McCawe Katherine Moss Jennifer O’Connor John O’Connor Jennifer Reeves Jeanette Richardson Mary Ross Bronwyn Helen Stead Suzanne Symes Phillip Taylor Anne Taylor Anne Thomas Fiona Xiao
BC CT HLS MOW GV Gen CVS MOW MOW MOW LS NA CR BC MOW/NA BC BC BC NA
HLS TH CVS GEN– General Volunteer GV-Gallery Volunteer HLS– Home Library Service MOW- Meals on Wheels
LS-Local Studies NA– Neighbour Aid TH– Tax Help
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Mosman Library Naming Ceremony Barry O’Keefe Library 10 June 2015
Barry O’Keefe would have been “absolutely chuffed” to know the Mosman Library building had been renamed in his honour, his son Andrew O’Keefe said at the renaming ceremony. It was Mr O’Keefe’s love for Mosman that drove him to run for council, Andrew said. He was a councillor for 23 years from 1968, 10 years of which he served as mayor. Mr O’Keefe, who passed away in April 2014, will forever be fondly remembered for his love for Mosman and his service to the Mosman Community. Representing the Prime Minister, Bronwyn Bishop MP described the vital role Mr O’Keefe and his wife Jan had played in Mosman’s cultural life. Members of the O’Keefe family along with close family friends and distinguished guests such as Dame Marie Bashir, Mosman Mayor Peter Abelson, The Hon. Jillian Skinner MP, Mayor of Manly Jean Hay and past and serving councillors attended the naming ceremony and unveiling of a commemorative plaque.
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Mrs Jan O’Keefe with her family at the
Mrs Jan O’Keefe with the plaque of her
What’s on at the Library Catch up on your winter reading, then review your book, either by filling in a review card or posting it online to the Library catalogue. Great weekly prizes, plus the major prize of a $250 gift voucher to spend at The Public Dining Room.
Hitler’s Lost Spy: Mosman’s Nazi Spy Monday 10 August 2015 7pm—8.30pm Greg Clancy tells an engrossing and curious story about Swiss born, Annette Wagner. Wagner arrived in Australia in the late 1930’s and within months had her own program on commercial radio. What better way to transmit coded messages. Wagner lived at The Manor, Clifton Gardens and remained in Australia for two years. In that time she was privy to a world of espionage including clandestine meeting of Nazi sympathisers at the Hydro Majestic, Medlow Bath. The evening promises to be a fascinating look at the story of Nazi spy, Annette Wagner. FREE PH: 9978 4101 Or get tickets online
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 so bookings in advance are essential. 9978 4091 or online Mosman Library Events For more information please have a look at our website
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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... 2015 Mosman Art Prize - Opens Saturday 25 JulySunday 30 August 2015 Now in its 68th year, the Mosman Art Prize is one of the oldest and most prestigious municipally funded visual art prizes in Australia. It is an annual, acquisitive award for painting sponsored by Mosman Municipal Council Michael Muir, Past the stacks, 2014 Winner 2014 Mosman Art Prize
In Profile: Gerald Christmas, Balmoral Kaleidoscope Sat 9 May- Sun 23 Aug 2015 Mosman artist Gerald Christmas presents a unique interpretation of life at Balmoral through his kaleidoscopic paintings of a harbour side paradise. His paintings which feature bold and contrasting colours, shapes and patterns retain the innocent qualities of a children’s story book combined with an adults wry observations of life lived in this idyllic public domain
John Olsen gifts new Sydney Harbour painting Esteemed Australian artist John Olsen has gifted a new painting of Sydney Harbour to the Balnaves Gift collection. 16
What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery THE CLOUD: Biljana Jancic & Alex Munt Saturday 30 May - Sunday 23 August 2015 The vapour cloud is entrenched in art history, in the painting, sculpture, photography, cinema and architecture from both Eastern and Western traditions. Any talk of clouds today, is less likely to be in reference to those amorphous vapour structures drifting high above us, and more towards cloud computing, and in particular the infamous 'iCloud'. These data clouds on remote servers, form the site of our rapidly expanding dataverse. This collaborative new media and installation work by artists Biljana Jancic and Alex Munt questions our contemporary interactions with the physical, metaphorical, virtual and omnipresent cloudscapes. The Cube The Cube is a contemporary exhibition space featuring installation and new media works
Galleria at Mosman Art Gallery The Galleria offers a unique shopping experience featuring artisans’ products and gift items such as handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles and crafts. The Galleria also stocks a colourful array of designer gift cards, postcards and greeting cards featuring key artworks from the Mosman Art Collection. Mosman Art Gallery publications and catalogues are also available for sale at the Galleria. Friends of the Gallery receive a 10% discount on all Galleria items.
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Friday 24 July
French Mosman Festival Lunch
Friday 28 August
Friday 25 September
Italian Melbourne Cup Lunch
Tuesday 3 November Christmas Lunch Friday 18 December
Tuesday 5 January 2016
Restaurant Resumes
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market Dates to note... Saturday 4 July Saturday 1 Aug Saturday 5 Sept
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Mosman Historical Society Meeting Barry O’Keefe Library: Wednesday 8 July - Dr Richard Reid Doors open: 6.45pm, start 7.00pm Topic: That Faraway experience—Australia Greatest War 1916-1918 Dr Richard Reid, a school teacher, museum curator and historian has widely written about Australia at War and he has also led tours to the Dday western front in Belgium, France and Gallipoli. He will give a talk on that “faraway experience” entered the homes of families right across N.S.W. altering their lives and understanding of the world forever.
Barry O’Keefe Library: Wednesday 9 September - John Vaughan Doors open: 6.45pm, start 7.00pm Topic: Australian Maritime and Heritage Flags John Vaughan is considered to be Australia’s authority on the design, etiquette and protocol and history of flags. He has designed a number of flags, including the Lord Howe Flag, Willoughby Council flag, the Greater Sydney Flag, first fleet heritage flags, and the Australian Christmas Flag. During John Vaughan s talk he will show 20 out of his collection of 5000 flags and will include Australia’s first Southern Cross flag design of 1823-24. His flag collection has featured on the ABC TV series “Collectors”. Coffee and tea provided Members: FREE Visitors: Donation $5.00 For further information call 0418 857 182
Aboriginal Reconciliation Group: Will meet every second month during winter, the next meeting will be August 5th, then October 7th . Meetings are at 2.30 pm in the Harnett Room (main Council building) on the first Wednesday of the month. And the children Artwork for NAIDOC week will be shown at the Barry O’Keefe Library from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm. Enquiries 9909 0203 19
E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2015? Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. It's never too late to start, so pick up the phone and get into a course that suits you. Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors Tuesday Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace 10.30am-11.30am Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.15am-10.15am Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.30am-10.30am Upright & Active 10.30am-11.30pm Bookings are essential so call 8877 5300 for information and a course brochure or visit our website: www.nsccahs.nealth.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle
Over 55s Aquacise Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise by participating in Aquacise classes. Mosman Swim Centre, located in Vista Street Mosman, offers a range of different Aquacise classes for Over 55s that are proven to increase your metabolism, build muscle tone and strength, improve balance, flexibility and relieve tension. Each class can be varied in difficulty from easy to advanced. Prices for Aquacise classes are: Adult - $15.00 and Pensioner - $12.00. They also offer 10 visit multi-passes: Adult - $120.00 and Pensioner $106.00, which are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. For class timetables visit www.mosmanswimcentre.com.au or phone 9969 3888 for more information. There is a Special Needs Swimming Program on Saturday afternoons catering for both children and adults of all abilities, the program offers choice of group or personal sessions. For more information please phone 1300 117 946 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 When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 11am to 2pm Call or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177. (Synthetic Courts)
Table Tennis With 2 tables and sometimes up to 16 players, the table tennis group has been growing steadily. Join us on Wednesdays at the Seniors Centre (main hall) between 1.00 and 4.00 pm for a great game!”. When: Wednesdays Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm Just call in, or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128.
Community Restaurant Review…. In June 2015, The Guringai Festival celebrated 15 years of sharing Australia’s first people’s culture and heritage in the Northern Sydney Region. One of our many themed lunches was a Guringai Lunch which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
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Computer Pals This year Computer Pals will run in conjunction with the Mosman Library which have recently acquired some wonderful new iPads & Windows Surface Pros also laptops (HP & Macbook Pros). Our area will offer a Technical helpdesk for troubleshooting and computer problems, Contact Olivier 9978 4128 to book Term 3: Tuesday 15 July – 15 September Term 4: 7 October – 16 December Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $25.00/ 5 lessons OR $40.00/ 10 lessons
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 4pm.
Are you up for a game of chess
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The New Chess Group is already going strong!!! Join us for a challenge, every Wednesday morning between 9am and 12.00pm, the more the merrier! For further information, contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
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 2015! The Mosman knitting group needs more squares and more wool! Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 if you have wool to donate! Many thanks in advance. If you need more information, call Olivier at the Seniors' Centre. For the knitting group 2015. 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 Monday of the month from 1pm to 3.30pm Where: Mosman Square Seniors' Centre, Volunteers Lounge Enquiries: Please call 9978 4128
Come and Join Us for Bingo! We would be happy to have more people join the Bingo group, We need more bingo players, please join us for a wonderful afternoon with Vicky, Kathleen, Jo and all the ladies from the afternoon Bingo! If you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128. 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 10 July:
Happy Tears (2009) 92 mins
Friday 14 Aug:
On Golden Pond (1981) 109 mins
Friday 11 Sept:
Gotta Dance (2008) 93 mins
Friday 9 Oct:
Away From Her (2006) 110 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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Out & About Trip – Panania, Lunch at the East Hills RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Mosman Markets today!
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” At the Seniors Centre 12.30pm – 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 – Ashfield, lunch at Ashfield 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 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 99784128. Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Happy Tears (2009) 92 mins Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all Welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128 no booking required.
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Fort Scratchley, lunch at the Newcastle Waterfront Visit Fort Scratchley, this fascinating piece of Australian History, overlooking Newcastle’s magnificent coastline and iconic Nobby’s Headland. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128. Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128. 25
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Out & About Trip – Cronulla, Lunch at the Cronulla RSL Memorial 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 12.30pm - 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 12.30pm - 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 – Mona Vale, Lunch at the Mona Vale 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 – French Banquet Lunch! 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip - Gosford Regional Gallery, lunch at the Central Coast Leagues Club! Moring Tea at Edogawa Gardens! Enjoy the amazing Gosford Gallery and stop at the Edogawa Gardens for morning tea. Enjoy a stop at the Yaruga lookout in the Rumbalara reserve. Lunch at Gosford. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Wednesday
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5th Wednesday, No out & About Trip today – Carers Outing!
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” 12.30pm - 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Cowan, lunch at Pie in the Sky For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Tuesday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Fitzroy Falls and Kangaroo Valley Lying south of Moss Vale, Fitzroy Falls have been part of the Morton National Park since 1960. Fed by the Yarrunga Creek, they drop an impressive 80 metres down the escarpment to the Kangaroo River! Then follow with lunch at Kangaroo Valley. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am, Bus cost is $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128. Community Restaurant 12.30pm - 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 – Randwick, lunch at the Randwick Golf Club. For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm - 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – On Golden Pond (1981) 109 mins Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128 no booking required 27
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 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 – Watsons Bay, lunch at Doyles Fish and Chips For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Kiama “The Blowhole”and morning Tea at Bulli lookout! Before visiting or revisiting the Blowhole at Kiama, enjoy a spectacular morning tea at the Bulli lookout “Cliffhanger”. Lunch at Kiama! Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 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 – Bundeena, Lunch at the Bundeena RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant - Mosman Festival Lunch! 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128
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September 2015 Tuesday
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Community Restaurant – ”Cheap Tuesday” 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Georges River, Lunch at the Sailing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 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 – Windsor, Lunch at the RSL For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Gotta Dance (2008) 93 min Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required.
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Camden and Mount Annan for morning Tea. Enjoy a beautiful four of Mount Annan Gardens followed by a visit to the Museum in Camden, lunch will be at Picton. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128 29
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Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 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 – Gosford, Lunch at “The Quarterz” For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 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 12.30pm – 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 – Mona Vale, lunch at the Mona Vale Golf Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant - Italian Lunch! 12.30pm - 2.00pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Bowral Tulip Time. Celebrating it’s 25th year, this Festival embraces spring & the outdoors. Enjoy a street fair, street parade, marching bands & live music in Corbett Gardens with delicious food from many outlets & market stalls. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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5th Wednesday, No Out & About Trip Today - Carers Outing!
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October 2015 Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Coat $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today!
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Maroubra, Lunch at Maroubra Seals For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12.30pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies – Away From her (2006) 110min Join us after the community restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Seniors’ Centre, afternoon tea, Free event, all welcome! More info: Olivier on 9978 4128. No booking required.
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip – Berry Garden Festival. Berry has one of the finest selections of open gardens in NSW. Join us on the day and discover this beautiful little town, stroll through the market and have morning tea at the Bulli lookout. Morning tea and lunch at own expense or BYO. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Poet’s Corner These are two beautiful poems submitted by Helen Anderson. If anyone is interested in forming a Poetry group please contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
Rain at Cobar Overfed clouds sulked, Rumbled with indigestion, Spewed their contents to the ground A feathered bush littered with birds Stretched upwards to gulp the feast A pup jumped alert as lightening flashed Tried to follow it with his eyes Tasted the air Then ran to smell this new thing It’s three months since it rained Somewhere a bamboo flute Played descant to the rain’s continuo
Cloud Burst Clouds burst Rain came Pelted my roof Played drums on my roof Rain lashed Lightening flashed Thunder crashed The pup growls The wind blows Trees bow Clouds burst Rain came Pelted my roof Played drums on my roof 32
Drops of rain Played Chopin Compound the din Gutters overflow Tanks overflow Rivers overflow Clouds burst Rain came Pelted my roof Played drums on my roof A flower unfolds The soil holds Shoots of gold Birds swing With open wing Shower and sing.
Community Transport Bus Costs
For older residents who do not drive and cannot manage public transport. Door to door services in a wheelchair accessible bus. Phone 9978 4120 for enquiries & bookings
All fees are available online in Mosman Council Pricing Policy www.mosman.nsw.gov.au INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORT SHUTTLE BUS Monday - Friday Disability Accessible Bus Mosman / Neutral Bay $8 Return, $5.50 One Way Mosman / Chatswood / Manly $13 Return, $9 One Way COMMUNITY RESTAURANT BUS Tuesday and Friday $7 Return WEDNESDAY OUT & ABOUT DAY TRIPS $16 - For frail older people SATURDAY DAY TRIPS $25 - Active Over 55s INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORT BY CAR Monday - Friday Mosman / Neutral Bay $10.50 Return, $6.50 One Way Mosman / St Leonards $14.50 Return, $9 One Way Out of Area $22 Return, $15 One Way + Tolls Prices as at 1 July 2014
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Mosman Rider Route Change
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DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
2.00pm – 4.00pm NEW MAHJONG GROUP Call Olivier 9978 4128
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 10.30am – 11.30 pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
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
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 4.00 pm Seniors Centre
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES 1.00pm – 2.30pm Coin Donation
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $77.00 per term ON HOLD 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
July, August, September 2015
Knitting Group 3rd Friday of the Month 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm Volunteers Lounge
12.30pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Every Week – $10.00 Last Friday of the month: International or theme Luncheon $12.00 pp Bookings Essential Friday at the movies Every 2nd Friday of the month, join us for a Free classic movie afternoon 2.15 – 4.30 pm FREE
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 (colour paper) 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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