October, November, December 2015
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NEWSLETTER
Final Newsletter for 2015 Fes val of Mosman Lunch
The ADS Team 2015
Seniors Week March 2015
In this Issue: Mosman Library Service is turning 70; Mosman locals Ann & Sophie Cape gallery exhibition; our final themed lunches for 2015 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
Dianne Gillings
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 Dear readers, Welcome back to your Over 55’s newsle er for October, November and December 2015! In this newsle er, you will find all the informa on you need about our services and ac vi es for older Mosman residents. A er a long and cold winter, spring has sprung and it is ge ng warmer fast, this newsle er will cover spring and even the beginning of summer, make sure you stay hydrated, that you keep away from the sun, Christmas will be upon us very soon! This spring there are many fantas c ac vi es to a end, remember that our Melbourne Cup lunch is on Tuesday 3 November, make sure you book in advance and take part in our glorious and tradi onal ‘Fancy hat parade’; as for the tradi onal Christmas lunch, it will be on Friday 18 December (RSVP are essen al). Sadly, the me has come to say “good-bye and happy re rement” to Cheryl Morley. Cheryl worked as the Food Services Coordinator then Aged & Disability Development Officer and Chairperson for the Council Consultant Commi ee for 20 years. Her enormous contribu on and dedica on to the ADS team and Council will never be forgo en. We wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. Thank you Cheryl. On a different note, remember that you have un l the end of October to lodge your tax return with our ATO appointed volunteer. This year again, Council is coordina ng the Tax Help Program (at the Seniors Centre); call Olivier on 9978 4128 to book a me if you have not lodged your return yet. For ac vi es, we are very pleased to announce that Erika Beck has accepted to take the Friday art classes as Kerry is leaving us. This means that we will con nue with the class, and that you can enrol for term 4! Some other of our ac vi es will need a li le boost in a endance, we have no ced that Mah-jong, Bingo and the Kni ng group all need a few more people; why not join one of these groups for Spring? We are also very interested in star ng a bridge group again; contact Olivier on 9978 4128 if you are interested in Bridge or in any of the ac vi es we are running at the centre. Most importantly of course, for services, you will know by now about the new “My Aged Care Portal”, centralising all services that you may want to access, you can also call us on 9978 4128 at any me if you need informa on and support. It is early for end - of - year wishes, but we are slowly but surely heading to 2016, and this newsle er covers October, November and December…. We would like to send our (early) best wishes to everyone in Mosman, and to all Seniors in par cular! Next year, we hope to see you more o en at the Senior Centre, for more ac vi es, lunches or services, we are always available, call us on 9978 4128 Monday to Friday (9.00 - 5.00 pm) if you need anything.
From the Editor and the Aged and Disability Services team.
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News from the Community Restaurant Hello from the Community Restaurant.
Firstly, thank you to everyone who filled out our survey recently. Your feedback helps us to get be er and be er! Coming up are 2 of our most popular themed lunches. Please buy your ckets early as they will sell out very quickly and it is first-come-first-served!! We race into November with our Melbourne Cup Lunch on 3 November. Start thinking about your race-day ou its and hats for the Fancy Hat Parade! Sea ng for this lunch starts from 1pm, a li le later than our usual lunches, with the race shown on the big screen at 3pm. We finish the year with the Christmas Lunch on Friday 18 December. Wear something fes ve and be ready to sing!! The restaurant will then close un l next year. (There will be no lunch on 22 December).
REMINDER - Tickets must be purchased in advance for themed lunches. To ensure fairness and to assist us with planning, we are unable to reserve places for you at themed lunches unless you have paid, so please pay at me of booking. NO PAYMENT, NO TICKET!
A special thank you to all our volunteers. Their hard work and commitment is greatly appreciated. It’s been a fun and busy 2015. We look forward to seeing you all in 2016, and if you know someone who might like to come along to the restaurant for the first me, bring them with you, introduce them to us and their first meal is free!
The Community Restaurant Team. 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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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 Our new summer menu Our new summer menu starts in November. With a range of tasty meals for you to choose from - including fish, casseroles, fri atas, pasta, rissoles, roast dinners, vegetarian and gluten-free op ons - there really is something to suit all tastes. We also have delicious summer desserts, salads, and fresh sandwiches. 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. We are a very flexible service, offering both long and short-term assistance (for example following surgery or a hospital stay). We can deliver once, twice or five mes a week, so please give us a call to discuss your requirements.
Take away If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not bring a cool bag to the Meals on Wheels kitchen and collect some frozen meals. Come between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our extensive frozen selec on or phone ahead and we’ll have the meals packed and ready for you to collect at a convenient me.
Christmas Looking ahead over the next few months, the Meals on Wheels office will be closed from the a ernoon of the 24th December and will re-open on Monday 4th January 2016. Our volunteers will not be delivering meals while we are closed but frozen meals can be ordered in advance. From 14th December, we will be offering our delicious Christmas Day dinner (frozen) available for delivery or pick up – roast turkey breast, ham, roast potatoes, roast vegies, gravy and cranberry sauce, together with tradi onal Christmas plum pudding with brandy custard for dessert – all for only $9.50!! Due to the high demand for these Christmas dinners, there is a limit of one meal per person – so be quick, call the MOW office and reserve yours soon! If you, or someone you know or care for, may like to try our meals, or if you would just like to have a look at our menu, please contact Katrina or Vicki phone: email: website: 6
9978 4130 meals@mosman.nsw.gov.au www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/community/seniors/meals-on-wheels
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
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 7
Community Support DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY AGED CARE? My Aged Care is the new Federal Government gateway to finding the aged care services that are right for you. My Aged Care is your one-stop-shop for aged care services and informa on in Australia. From 1 July 2015 it can provide you with informa on:
On the different types of aged care services About your eligibility for services and how we can help you find local services On assessments and referrals to the providers that can meet your needs About the cost of your aged care services, including fee es mators.
When you call the My Aged Care contact centre, you will be asked for your consent to create a personalised client record. Your record will include up-to-date informa on on your needs and the results of any assessments or any services that you receive. Having a client record will reduce the number of mes you need to retell your story. Only you, your nominated representa ve, your assessor and service providers will be able to access relevant informa on in your record. If you are already receiving aged care services you do not have to contact My Aged Care unless your circumstances or care needs change. Further InformaƟon To find out how you can access the right aged care services for your needs:
Visit the My Aged Care website at www.myagedcare.gov.au
Call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422 The My Aged Care contact centre operates: Monday to Friday - 8am to 8pm Saturday - 10am to 2pm
The contact centre is closed on Public Holidays. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, we can help through the Na onal Relay Service. Call 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 200 422 If you need an interpreter, we can help through the Transla ng and Interpre ng Service. Call 131 450 and ask for 1800 200 422. 8
(Calls to 1800 numbers are generally free when made from a landline. All calls made from mobile phones are charged at the rates applicable to each telephone provider.) If you are a veteran or war widow/er, you may be eligible for Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) services or programs. You can talk to someone from the My Aged Care contact centre for more informa on. My Aged Care brochures are available by calling at the Seniors Centre office. If you would like more informa on on My Aged Care or any informa on on services in general, please phone 9978 4119 or call at the Seniors Centre and ask to see the Community Support Officers. Lyn Kelleher & Chantal Kerr Community Support
Mosman Historical Society Meeting Barry O’Keefe Library: Wednesday 11 November 2015 Time: 6.45pm, start 7.00pm Topic: Toll Houses around Sydney Historian Ms Pam Lo house will give a talk on the history of toll houses around Sydney. Ms Lo house mainly researches into the History of buildings in Australia. Coffee and tea provided Members: FREE Visitors: Dona on $5.00 For further informa on call 0418 857 182
One for your 2016 diary:
Sydney Harbour Bridge Toll House with toll collectors.
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 ma ers and photographs.
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Melbourne Cup Lunch Tuesday 3 November Christmas Lunch Friday 18 December
Tuesday 5 January 2016
Restaurant Resumes
Mosman Bowling Club The Mosman Bowling Club was pleased to make our Clubhouse available for Seniors' Tai Chi and Art classes during 2015 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 3 Oct Saturday 7 Nov Saturday 5 Dec
Night Markets (4.30 to 9.30) Thursday 10 Dec
The Sirius Singers, Mosman 2015 The Sirius Singers Choir – Jim Coyle, Director 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.
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
In August we bid farewell to Cheryl Morley who worked for Mosman Council for 20 years. Cheryl worked both as the Food Services Coordinator and Aged & Disability Development Officer. She was respected by everyone who worked with her over those years. We wish her well in the next chapter of her life.
Mosman Lantern Club Invites you to
Morning Tea with Susannah Fullerton
President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia will talk on “Emma” Susannah Fullerton is well known both here and overseas as a leading authority on 19th and 20th century writers. She is a freelance lecturer specialising in English classics. Susannah is the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia, and is therefore the most appropriate person to give a talk on Jane Austen’s Emma. “You must be the best judge
of your own happiness”
Date: Time: Venue:
Wednesday 14 October 2015 - Jane Austen 10:00 for 10:30am St. Luke’s Church Hall, (Upper) 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
“It’s such a happiness when good people get together” - Jane Austen All proceeds donated to 12
Don’t miss our last themed lunch for 2015. Come and celebrate Christmas with us. Bookings essential.
Find the whales.
In this edition we have hidden 16 whales. Can you find them all?
Not including the whales above.!
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What’s on at the Library The Mosman Library Service is turning 70 let's party like it's 1945
In December 2015 Mosman Library Service celebrates its 70th birthday! To commemorate this illustrious event we want to get Mosman residents, past and present, involved to create a combined display of photographs in the library showing how locals have celebrated birthdays in Mosman over the last 70 years. If you have a photo to share of birthday parties you have attended or hosted in Mosman since 1945 we invite you to call Local Studies staff on 99784101 or email d.braye@mosman.nsw.gov.au. This promises to be a fun way for the library and the community to mark this significant event and a way of adding fresh material to the Local Studies Collection documenting Mosman's unique cultural heritage. 14
Our deadline for accepting images is Thursday 29 October 2015.
What’s on at the Library
Mosman Library Service’s 70th Birthday Trivia Night Wednesday 2nd December at 7.00pm Join us for a fun filled evening of trivia! Bring your friends, make a table of 6 or join a table on the night. Tasty food and drinks will be provided and there are great prizes to be won. Please refer to the Events website (www.events.mosman.nsw.gov.au) for bookings, or call the Library on 9978 4091
First Tuesday of the month @10.30am (only 3 left for this year) 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... 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.
An Unending Shadow - Works exploring Dementia by Ann and Sophie Cape Opens Saturday 12 Sept - Wednesday 11 Nov 2015 An Unending Shadow is an exhibition of artworks by prominent Australian mother and daughter artists, Ann and Sophie Cape. Together they have made a series of challenging new artworks exploring the phenomena of Dementia and its impact within the community. Australia, like much of the developed world, has an ageing population and conditions like Dementia and Alzheimers disease are becoming more widespread but still little talked about and discussed in public. The exhibition, An Unending Shadow examines the emotional and psychological ‘spaces’ that people with dementia inhabit, as well as those of their family, friends and loved ones. 16
What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery Mythical Truth - Yiwon Park Saturday 29 August - Sunday 10 January 2016 Korean artist Yiwon Park’s drawing animation Mythical truth is a new experiment in the artist’s process of art making. ‘Black swan’ is the first part of the Mythical truth project and is a personal response to the recent ferry disaster at Jindo, Korea in which several hundred children were drowned at sea. The black swan is employed as a metaphor for uncertainty and raises questions about conflict, identity, social issues and humanity. Yiwon Park, Black swan #1 ink on paper 18.5 × 12 cm Exhibition developed with assistance from Arts NSW and MGNSW International Fellowship
The Cube The Cube is a contemporary exhibition space featuring installation and new media works
Christmas is on its way, so remember 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.
Friends of the Gallery receive a 10% discount on all Galleria items.
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CARERS…. who are they….. what do they do? Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family and friends who have a disability, chronic condi on, mental illness, terminal illness, demen a, an alcohol or other drug issue, or are frail aged. Carers are an integral part of Australia’s health system and are the founda on of our aged, disability, pallia ve and community care systems. Caring may include help and support in any of the daily ac vi es of the person being cared for. This may include physical and personal care and assistance such as dressing, li ing, showering, feeding or providing transport. Carers provide emo onal and social support and are o en responsible for the management of medica ons as well as financial support. Australia has about 2.7 million Carers, 12% of the popula on, chances are that you are a Carer, or know a Carer. For more than 11 years Mosman Carers Group has been helping Carers with support, informa on and referrals. We meet weekly at Mosman Council and the group is warm and welcoming and the format is relaxed. There are regular guest speakers covering a range of subjects, some mes morning tea at a local café and every three months or so a full day bus ou ng for lunch, a very popular day with Carers, enabling them to relax and have well deserved break. The support and understanding Carers give to one another plays a big part of the mee ngs, so if you are a Carer or know someone who is please contact me for more informa on. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Carers a Happy Carers Week in October and to wish everyone and their families a wonderful Christmas and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year. Warm regards Liz Nagel Carers Program Coordinator 18
After 19 years, Denise Lethbridge is retiring from Meals on Wheels. Everyone at ADS wishes her well.
The Probus Club of Mosman Combined Visitors are very welcome to a end our monthly mee ngs, held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Mosman Returned Services Club. Our mee ngs start at 10.30am and a er general business we take a break for morning tea followed by our guest speaker for the month. Details of our forthcoming mee ngs are:
Wednesday 28 October 2015 Guest speaker - Tony McCurdy will talk about “Ghosts of Everest”. The life and achievements of George Mallory before and on Mt Everest, and whether he could have climbed it in 1924?
Wednesday 25 November 2015 Guest speaker - Anne Richardson will talk about “Roman Religion”. Roman religion and the belief and rituals central to the everyday life of the Romans. A er the mee ngs, 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 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…. The Seniors Community Restaurant got into the spirit of the Festival of Mosman with a special ‘Harbour Life’ themed luncheon at the end of August. The Festival of Mosman showcases the highlights of Mosman celebrating the area’s vibrant culture through an exciting range of events including Moonlight Movies, Concert in the Park and Pet’s Day Out. We were lucky enough to be visited by four very talented singers from Mosman High School who gave a beautiful performance accompanied by guitar. The Events Team of Mosman Council took everybody through the program of events on offer and presented a slide show of previous years’ highlights. Overall a very entertaining and informative luncheon was had by all! 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 Contact Olivier 9978 4128 to book 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 6pm from 1 October 2015.
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 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 to 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).
Birthday Celebrations Are you turning 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 9 Oct:
Now, Voyager (1942) 117 mins
Friday 13 Nov:
The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947) 104 mins
Friday 11 Dec:
The Soloist (2009) 117 mins
2016 Friday 8 Jan:
TBC
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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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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Mosman Markets today!
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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 - Maroubra, lunch at the Maroubra Seals. 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 99784128. Friday Afternoon At The Movies - Now, Voyager (1942) - 117min 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 - 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 outlook. 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. 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 - Camden, lunch at the Crème de la Crème. For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120 25
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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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Out & About Trip - Como, lunch at the Como Hotel 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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Over 55 Community Bus Trip - Blackheath, Rhododendron Festival, morning tea at Blackheath and lunch in the gardens. The classic bus outings to the Rhododendron Festival in Blackheath is back! Enjoy the nicest day and visit this splendid and colourful display in it’s 64th year, the longest running festival in the southern hemisphere! 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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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 - Penrith, lunch at the Penrith Bowling and Recreation 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 - Melbourne Cup Lunch 1pm - 3pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Booking essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 This lunch will be replacing Cheap Tuesday for November.
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip – Gosford, lunch at Gosford Art Gallery For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Saturday
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Mosman Markets today
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 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 – Palm Beach, lunch at Palm Beach RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm - 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies - The Ghost and Mrs Muir(1947) 104 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
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip - The Entrance, morning tea at Holgate The Entrance is located on the Central Coast where the magnificent Lake Tuggerah meets the Pacific Ocean. Join us for this great day out and enjoy a morning tea at Bamboo Buddha Café at Holgate . Morning tea and lunch at own expense or BYO. Bus departs Council car park at 9am. Bus trip cost $25 pp payment with booking. Call 9978 4128. 27
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Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Malabar, lunch at 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 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Maroubra, lunch at Maroubra Seals. For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm - 2.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information & bookings contact Olivier on 9978 4128
Saturday
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Over 55 Community Bus Trip - Lake Macquarie, morning tea at Toronto. Join us to see the largest saltwater lake in Australia, over 4 times the size of Sydney Harbour! Then enjoy Warners Bay and its relaxed lifestyle; have lunch at one of the causal eateries or by the lake and stroll through the beautiful village, located on the Northern Side of Lake Macquarie. Morning Tea in Toronto. Morning Tea and lunch at own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9:00am and costs $25. Payment with bookings. For more information contact 9978 4128
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December 2015 Tuesday
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Community Restaurant - ”Cheap Tuesday” 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Bundeena, lunch at Bundeena Bowls Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Saturday
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Mosman Markets
Tuesday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Davistown, lunch at Davistown RSL For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Thursday
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Mosman Christmas Twilight Markets - 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies - The Soloist (2009) 117 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 - Christmas shopping in Leura.. It’s nearly Christmas so jump on board for a great opportunity to do some fun Christmas shopping with our traditional December outing. 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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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Christmas Lights - Dinner at Dee Why RSL 4pm till dark; for Mosman residents who are frail aged. Bus costs $16, dinner at own expense. For more information call 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant - Theme Lunch - Christmas Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Booking essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
Tuesday
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No Community Restaurant Restaurant resumes Tuesday 5th of January 2016
Wednesday
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NO WEDNESDAY OUT & ABOUT TODAY.
Friday
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS DAY THE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED.
Merry Christmas to all Mosman Residents! Monday
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Tuesday
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No Community Restaurant today, restaurant resumes Tuesday 5th January 2016.
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January 2016 Friday
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New Years Day!
Happy New Year 2016 to all Mosman Residents. The Centre will be closed today. Tuesday
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Community Restaurant “Cheap Tuesday” Restaurant resumes. 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend For more information contact 9978 4128
Wednesday
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Out & About Trip - Berowra, Lunch at Berowra Fish Cafe For Mosman residents who are trail aged. Cost $16 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120
Friday
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128 Friday Afternoon At The Movies - TBC. 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 - 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 9:00am. Bus cost $25. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128
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Poet’s Corner If anyone is interested in forming a Poetry group please contact Olivier on 9978 4128.
Grandchild’s Hand The promise of tomorrow And the hope of dreams come true… A reminder of the childhood That’s still a part of you… The wonder of a miracle From which this love began… There is so much found in the touch Of holding a grandchild’s hand.
Walk with Grandpa It Must Be Spring Hush, Can you hear it? The rustling in the grass, Bringing you the welcome news Winter’s day is past. Soft, Can you feel it? The warm caressing breeze, Telling you the sticky buds Are bursting on the trees.
I like to walk with Grandpa His steps are short like mine. He doesn’t say “Now hurry up!” He always takes his time. Most people have to hurry, They do not stop and see, I’m glad that God made Grandpa “Unrushed” and young like me. - Rodney O. Hurd.
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Look, Can you see them? The primrose in the lane, Now you must believe it Spring is here again.
Rights... Responsibilities... Know Your Obligations
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 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 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 The right to be consulted and involved in the service planning and evaluation processes.
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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Mosman Rider
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DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
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
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 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
October, November, December 2015
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 (colour paper) or phone 9978 4128
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
MONDAY
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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman NSW 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128 www.mosman.nsw.gov.au Merry
Christm as and a Happy New Y ear from
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