Tidings APR13 by SwanCare

April 2013 bentley park resident newsletter Across My Desk CEO’s Report Let’s kick of this month’s article on a series of congratulatory announcements:-

Congratulations First up, SwanCare Group has been advised that its Australind Rise Community has scooped the pool in the recent Master Builders Association (MBA) South West Awards. At the prestigious awards ceremony held in Bunbury on the 23rd March, our Australind Rise Community was awarded winner in the following categories:-

This news is wonderful validation for the entire team that have been behind the creation of what is now an award winning development - Congratulations Australind Rise Community. Congratulations to the hard-working committee and members of the SwanCare Group Bowling Club. During March, in my role as Patron of the Club, I had the privilege of officially opening the new bowling green, and was given the prestigious honour of sending down the first official bowl which symbolised the christening of the new synthetic surface. To my sheer surprise and delight, I did not totally embarrass myself with the bowl, and with an injection of luck, managed to get somewhere in the vicinity of the kitty.

• Best Commercial / Industrial building under $1.M – Australind Rise Community Centre • Best multi residential development over $3.0M – Australind Rise Independent Living Units • Most liveable project – Australind Rise Independent Living Units These three awards are due recognition of the hard-work, dedication and many, many months of planning that went into the development of both the Independent Living Units and the recently completed Community Centre. Whilst we have had a challenging time with the property market in the South-West, there has been no denying the quality, design and functionality of the Australind Rise product, which has been aptly acknowledged by the MBA.

Security Number If the Resident Support Services number is unavailable residents are reminded the mobile contact number for Security is:

0413 388 650

The Bowling Club Committee and their members have shown great stewardship and focus over the last 10 years to have managed their club and its finances in such a way that they have been able to accumulate the necessary level of funds to finance the resurfacing of this major community asset. To demonstrate our support, and to acknowledge the broad organisational benefits that the bowling green brings, SwanCare Group administration also made a small contribution towards the capital cost of this upgrade.

Bentley Park Social Club Quiz Night - 6th April

The bowling green is a major attraction to our village, and it is the key centrepiece of our Community Centre. I mentioned in my opening address that SwanCare Group is extremely proud of this community asset, and that this facility directly contributes to the on-going success of Bentley Park in that it is a major factor in influencing the decision of many residents as to why they chose to move into our community. With regular up-keep, combined with sound operational practices this new surface will bring many years of enjoyment to a large number of current and potential new residents. Congratulations to the SwanCare Group activities staff who organised the very successful Harmony Day celebrations that were held at our care facilities on the 21st and 22nd of March. Held over two days at both Waminda, and then Kingia, Harmony Day symbolises the unique blending of cultures that we are very proud to have at SwanCare Group. More importantly, this event, serves to bring our community together as one. The Harmony Day brings together staff, residents, families and volunteers with the purpose of celebrating our unique heritage and refocussing us with the one common goal, being to “Enrich the lives of everyone in our community” – this Continued Page 3 event did just that.

Inside this issue > Bentley Park News - pg 4 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 Residents Advisory Council - pg 8 Bentley Park Social Club - pg 9 Club News - pg 10-11

Church Notices Rowethorpe Uniting Church 26 Plantation Drive Bentley WA 6102 Phone: (08) 6250 0000 Fax: (08) 9470 2017 www.swancare.com.au Find SwanCare Group on Facebook www.twitter.com/swancare

Rowethorpe Uniting Church Weekly Sunday Services are conducted in the Rowethorpe Chapel 10:00am with visiting Ministers. Contact Pam Hind – 9470 4139.

Church Services at Kingia Some Bentley Park residents may not be aware that when the Kingia Care Facility was opened in 2009, the Swan Room was furnished and set up as a Chapel. Monthly Church Services are held by the Anglican (4th Tues 1.30), Catholic (1st Fri 10.30) and Uniting Church (3rd Wed, 10.30), and residents of the village are welcome to attend. At other times the Swan Room is available to all as a venue for private reflection. Don Pederick – 6250 0402

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park We would love to see you at our Sunday Service of praise and song. We are from all denominations and would love to welcome you into the Christian Fellowship. We meet at the JP Stratton Centre every Sunday 9.30am. The fourth Sunday of each month is our Prayer & Praise service, led by members of our group. All enquiries B. Bennett – 9472 6857. For transport phone Ken Sinclair – 9361 0131. The Christian Fellowship (Get Together) Meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Stratton Centre at 10:30am. We meet for coffee, tea & tidbits. We find plenty of things we enjoy sharing & discussing. Ring Betty Bennett – 9472 6857

Catholic Services 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Stratton Centre commencing at 11am.

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Stage 5A update

CEO’s Report (continued) Congratulations to Ben Wyatt, MLA for Victoria Park on what appears to be have been a hard fought win in the recent State elections. At the time of writing the final declaration is still to be announced, however, with almost 90% of the votes counted it appears a certainty that Ben will be incumbent for another term. Ben is a good friend, and great supporter of SwanCare Group, and despite his hectic schedule he always goes out of his way to find the time to contribute and participate in our community, so it was great news for us to hear that he has been re-elected. This is due reward for Ben’s consistent hard work and dedication, and it is good to know that we can look forward to his continuing support and on-going relationship. Congratulations are extended to two couples who have recently celebrated wonderful milestones. To Mr and Mrs Cooper and Mr and Mrs Pederick who have celebrated their 65th and 60th wedding anniversaries respectively, a huge congratulations. May you enjoy many more years of wedded bliss. And … at the other end of the matrimonial cycle, congratulations are extended to one of our hard-working and dedicated employees in Paul Grzelec our IT Manager who has recently announced his engagement to partner Kathryn. We wish you all the best and hope that your lives together are full of love, fun and happiness. Some other snippets of information from our Community include:-

It has been mentioned in previous Tidings that planning and development is being undertaken behind the scenes in regards to the next stage of our Bentley Park development, being Stage 5A. This is the area of the site along the boundary of Jarrah Road, Adie Court and down to Gordon Way. I can inform residents that we are now at the stage of the process where we are looking to bring on board an architectural partner to work with us to firm up the concept and design of what will inevitably become the most significant development phase that we will undertake on this site. We have just called for expressions for interest in the architectural services. This is a very important decision, consequently the selection process will encompass detailed interview, appraisal and analysis, meaning that it will be a couple of months before we have the “right” design partner on board.

Residents of Bentley Park and Australind will be pleased to know that you can play a major part in the success of the SwanCare Feathers program. What is the SwanCare Feathers program I hear you ask. SwanCare Feathers is the soon to be released Employee Rewards and Recognition program. This program has been developed by a specially selected group of SwanCare Group personnel, and has been designed after detailed consultation with all SwanCare Group employees. One of the major challenges with operating an Aged Care business is the ability to attract and, more importantly, retain our valued employees. To assist us in meeting this challenge we have developed a unique and, we hope, attractive rewards

and recognition program that will directly benefit all SwanCare Group employees. The SwanCare Feathers program relies on employees being observed and acknowledged for providing exceptional service. This is where our residents can play their part. A major aspect of the rewards and recognition component relies on our residents, their families and indeed any stakeholder from catching our staff doing good, and via a formal process recording this action, event or activity. More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the official launch but it is hoped that you will assist us with the success of this program by being on the look-out for outstanding service that you might receive by our employees and noting this accordingly.

Do you have a Green Thumb? We would like to beautify the area at the front of Richard Cleaver Lodge, facing Adie Court. As we have many experienced gardeners in the village with some great ideas we are asking any interested residents to submit a landscaping plan for this area. This is a great and unique opportunity to provide your insight into helping us find a solution for an area of the site that is in need of some innovative and creative thinking. There will be a prize for the winning entry. If you are interested in submitting a plan, please register your interest with Natalie Hodi at Administration on 6250 0000 by Wednesday 10 April. We will then hold a briefing session on site to advise you of the budget, area, requirements and restrictions. That’s all for this month, see you around the village. Regards, Graham Francis, Chief Executive Officer

RSL EAST VICTORIA PARK SUB BRANCH

2013 ANZAC DAY EVE SERVICE The RSL East Victoria Park Sub Branch will once again be conducting their Annual ANZAC Eve Service & Wreath Laying Ceremony followed by a light supper on Wednesday 24th April 2013 and as in past years; we would like to extend an invitation for you to attend. The format for the ceremony will be similar to previous years and the details are: Date: Wednesday 24th April 2013 Time: 6.00pm (Arrival no later than 5.45pm, thank you) Location: East Victoria Park RSL Sub Branch - 1 Fred Bell Parade, St James We look forward to you attending this service and if possible, we would like you to advise us of who will be attending on the day. For anyone wishing to attend could they please call Jack on 9361 9793.

Analogue TV Collection

Bentley Park News Kingia/Tandara High Care Auxiliary Our February meeting was very interesting with guest speaker, Professor Alexandra McManus from the research centre at Technology Park, adjacent to Bentley Park who spoke about nutrition, with particular reference to Seafood helping with Arthritis, heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer. The presentation was most enjoyable with residents able to ask questions re their personal concerns over afternoon tea. We still have some of the Cookery Books for sale, so if you like one they are available from Administration for $10. So far we have received $300 proceeds from these sales which is tremendous! Thank you to John & Carol Wellstead for all their work in producing this great recipe book & to those people who contributed to its contents.

Bentley Park Show

The members voted to raise the amount of membership fees from $3 to $5 per year. Unfortunately we were not to know this before the March Tidings was printed, so please forgive the misprint in that issue.

We started work on the Schedule at our March meeting. A few changes and new ideas will be implemented. The opening hours will be shortened to 10am – 3pm and the Swanmobile will be operating morning and afternoon on both days. Now that we have mastered the recording being computerized we are able to move the Official Opening back to 11.30am Saturday, which will please most people. We will be around selling chocolates to you again in June. It will be nice and cold by then I hope – good chocolate eating weather!

Our Events Co-ordinator, Lorraine Pittaway detailed some of our coming events which should be great! Lorraine always does a great job of these events, so I’m sure you will want to join us. We began this year with an outing to the Patsy Durack Rose Garden, followed by a lovely Devonshire Tea. We then drove to Kalamunda for some fee time and lunch if you needed it!! There a couple of dates coming up which you might like to mark on your calendar. Xmas in July is being organised, date to be advised also the Spring Lunch on 5th September and of course our pre-Christmas Fete will be on 18th November. As always we endeavour to make our monthly meetings enjoyable as well. The March meeting was enjoyed by all with one of our favourites “The Zoo to You” with Graham Bow speaking to us once again. In April will be Cameo Loretta Fashions, so I’m sure you will all enjoy their presentation. That seems to be all the news for this month, hope to see you all for our coming events, new members are always welcome, so come along and enjoy while helping to make our Care Centres a better place for everyone. Your Committee for 2013 are as follows:Maureen Thompson - Vice President Ethel Sloan - Secretary Frankie Comstive - Treasurer Lorraine Pittaway – Social Secretary

As of the 16th April 2013 the Analogue television transmission will be switched off and only the new digital transmission will remain. Most people by now would have prepared for this change. If any resident has an old analogue TV that they would like to dispose of please contact maintenance via a Work Request Form or by contacting Admin reception. These TV sets will then be picked up and sent to a recycle depot. If there are any enquiries regarding digital TV Transmission you can call the Digital Ready Hotline on 1800 20 10 13 or you can go to their website at www.digitalready.gov.au. Mick Harrison, Buildings & Facilities Manager

See you soon Carol Greenaway, President

SHOW COMMITTEE 2013 Thelma Brown, Sandra Dale, Beryl Davis, Cath Devereaux, Val Fraser, Mary Gent, Bethwyn Joy, Phyllis Leavy, Dee Sanders and Marie Stephens.

IF ANY VILLAGE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR WORK AT THE SHOW THIS YEAR PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY APRIL 16TH. Keep thinking about your entries and KEEP SMILING! Cath Devereaux, Coordinator Ph: 6250 0407

Stratton Luncheon/Concert Peter & Shirley will continue to organise and host a Luncheon Concert at the Stratton Centre throughout 2013, on the first Friday of each month from February to December, 11:30am – 2:30pm. Entertainers have been arranged for each of these months. These functions comprise of a Fish & Chip meal served at the table – wine & soft drinks with an hour concert by quality performers – afternoon tea or coffee with cakes. The all-inclusive cost is $10. To obtain a ticket ring Shirley on 9355 4767. Please be early as it books out very quickly. See you there!!

Bentley Park - Rowethorpe At the first meeting for 2013 twelve delegates attended, there was only one break and entry reported in Bollig Gardens, and surprisingly this was in a upstairs unit so please ensure all your doors and windows are locked when going out or when going to bed. We would like to remind you all of the Security phone number 6250 0020 please do not hesitate to call if you see or hear anything that seems suspicious. The next meeting for delegates is June the 12th I will advise you of the venue early May. If anyone would like to join our group please just let me know my phone is 62500510. Tony Ryder, Coordinator

Joining Our Community Our community extends a warm welcome to Mr Chris Mann, Mrs Joan Mann, Mrs Lynette Willoughby and Mr Manfred Schwarz.

Bentley Park Diners Our outing for April 2013 is on Tuesday 9th & 16th. This month it will be at the Kardy Tavern Kardy, with your choice of a couple of meals at about $20 each with table service. You don’t need a partner as there will be a bus full of friendly villagers to welcome you. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to book drivers. Please contact Lorraine on 6250 0425.

Library News Here I go again...The lucky winner of the $20 voucher for Feb/March is Mary Deveraux of Waminda... There will be another lucky winner next month, so if you haven’t joined the library and you would like to, please come in as we would love to meet you. You never know, you could be our next winner! As the result of the lucky draw we have had an increase of sixteen readers, so that is great news...the more the merrier! Please note that the library is open 9:15am to 12:15pm. The Library will be closed Monday 1st April for Easter Monday and reopening Wednesday 3rd April. Closed on ANZAC Day 25th April 2013, open as usual on Friday 26th April 2013. Yours in books Penny, Bentley Park Librarian

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Public Holiday - Easter Monday Administration Office Closed Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm

RCL OBC

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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Chi Darts Club

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Chi Darts Club Diner’s Club

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Residents Meeting Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Diner’s Club Darts Club

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Darts Club

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Auxiliary Meeting Tai Chi Darts Club

WEDNESDAY 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS 5:30pm Outing

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 9:30am AUD 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 5:30pm Outing 6.30pm JPS

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1:30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Canasta 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Canasta 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPG Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Canasta 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Canasta 6:30pm JPS

April

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Low-impact Exercise Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Group Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo

Low-impact Exercise Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Class Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo

9.00am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 10.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.30pm JPS 1.30pm MSHP 2.30pm MSHP 2.00pm ABL2 7.00pm AUD

Public Holiday ANZAC Day Administration Office Closed Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Writers Group 9.30am CR Balance Group 11.00am RAC Fish & Chip Luncheon 11:00am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Mahjong Club 1.00pm CR Darts Club 6.30pm SCR

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Balance Group 11.00am RAC Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Mahjong Club 1.00pm JPS Darts Club 6.30pm SCR Theatre Group Outing

Library Open Art Group Computer Club Exercise Class Balance Group Snooker Club Mahjong Club Darts Club

Library Open Computer Club Art Group Exercise Class Snooker Club Mahjong Club Darts Club

9.15am - 12.15pm 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 11.00am RAC 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 6.30pm JPS

9.15am - 12.15pm 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC BP Social Club Quiz Night 7:00pm AUD

April My events to note:

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowling Club Swan Bowling Club

8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 1:15pm RCL 1.15pm OBC

If your club would like a diary date inserted into the Tidings monthly calendar, email the details to: tidings@swancare.com.au

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Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowling Club Swan Bowling Club

8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 1:15pm RCL 1.15pm OBC

Spritz Café

Adie Court

Art Room (Admin Building)

AUD Auditorium CC

Cultural Centre

Coffee Lounge (2nd Floor Administration)

Committee Room (Admin)

Handicraft Room (Administration Building)

JPS

JP Stratton Centre

Kingia Concourse

Leisure Centre

Millstream Gardens

MSHP Multiple Schlerosis Hydrotherapy Pool (bus pick-up at Bentley Park)

Weekdays 9.30am - 2pm • Coffee / Cappuccino / Tea • Sandwiches / Foccacias • Hot Meals & Fresh Salads • Selection of Cakes & Muffins • Soft Drinks / Juices / Milk Drinks Groups are requested to make advanced bookings Phone: 6250 0163

Bentley Park Calendar of Events

OBC Outdoor Bowling Club PGS Pottery Group Studio RAC Rowethorpe-Activity Centre RCL

Richard Cleaver Lodge

RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym

kingia arcade

RSC Rowethorpe-Sutton Centre SCR Snooker Club Room

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Open 7 Days Friendly service & professional advice. Phone and speak to one of our helpful staff today. We look forward to being of service to you. Our friendly team: (left to right) Michelle, Linda, Sue, Alex, Joanne, Doris, John, Melanie, Gill, Cheryl, Sian, & Regina

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Deliveries

(from our “Script Boxes” Monday to Friday)

Administration Building

11am & 3pm

Drummond Way Apartments 11am & 3pm Grocery Store

11am & 3pm

Mavis Cleaver Court

11am & 3pm

Medical Centre

10am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Plantation Apartments

11am & 3pm

Richard Cleaver Lodge

11am & 3pm

Monday to Friday

3.30pm - 5.30pm

Saturday

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Sunday

by arrangement (if urgent)

Open Hours Monday to Saturday

8.00am - 6.30pm

Sunday & Public Holidays

9.00am - 5.00pm

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Webster Packing (even for customers not living in Waminda Care Centre)

NDSS Sub Agency Darrell Lea Confectionery Fax Services Giftware Laminating Services Photocopying Photo Developing Selfcare Cards Vitamins

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Residents Advisory Council

After a brief overview by Natalie Hodi and

A reminder that our Coffee Meetings are

Garry Black on the history of SwanCare

held on the third Tuesday of every month

Group, the population statistics and

at 9.30am in the Auditorium, followed by

management future plans.

morning tea. Do come along to share in the information dispersed by our guest

Tom spoke to the students about the

Tom Brazier and I had the pleasure of being

residents’ desire for a community hub in the

present when a large number of students of

village, where we could have more general

Curtin University’s Urban Planning course

social interaction. He then answered

came to familiarise themselves with the

questions from the group before they set off

Bentley Park site.

on a walking tour of the site.

Their assignment for this semester, set

We await with great interest the results of

by SwanCare Group Board Member Julie

this assignment, when hopefully we can

Brunner, is to design Bentley Park for the future.

speakers and the social interaction among residents. If you have any queries, please do contact one of the council members listed below. Carolyn Wellstead

Ph: 6250 0505

Cath Devereaux

Ph: 6250 0407

Tom Brazier

Ph: 6250 0496

Shirley Barnes

Ph: 6250 0558

share in the students’ vision of what great

Ken Sinclair

Ph: 9361 0131

things could be done for our future benefit.

John Jacobs

Ph: 6250 0504

Bentley Park Social Club

Recycling Thank you to all who have been recycling batteries and other items. It’s great to find that so many people are willing to recycle these items properly, instead of just putting them in the bin. It takes very little effort and is a big help in keeping our environment healthy. Since I started collecting batteries for recycling in December 2011, I have taken many kilograms of various types of batteries and other items to a bulk collection point in Belmont Shopping Centre. I take all of the following for special recycling: • batteries (all except car batteries) • spectacles • mobile phones • hearing aids • corks (not plastic stoppers) • printer ink cartridges • fluorescent light globes (not tubes).

The St Patrick’s Day Afternoon Tea was very well attended and a good time seemed to be had by all, including the band! My personal thanks, again, to the Club Committee, who put in such a sterling effort despite some injuries and also to the volunteers who assisted on the day. Congratulations to the Raffle Winners, spot prize winners and especially to the ‘Best Dressed’ Female and Male: Maureen Waller and Ian Marshall, respectively. Below are a couple of photos taken on the day, by our resident ‘shutterbug’, Mary, and while the food was lovely as you may see by the empty plates, Laurie Hudson found it hard to find some-one to dance with him and his new hair-do.

Batteries and fluorescent light globes should not go in the rubbish bin as they contain materials which will pollute the Earth. Spectacles and hearing aids are tested and re-used for people who cannot afford new ones. Recycling boxes for these items are located in Bentley Park as follows: • East of Adie Court in Richard Cleaver Lodge near the letter boxes. • Plantation Apartments foyer and the Administration Building foyer. • West of Adie Court in rubbish rooms next to the laundries. • Drummond Apartments foyer and Mavis Cleaver Court near the notice board. I don’t get paid for doing this and it costs me nothing to take the items for recycling with me whenever I go to Belmont for shopping. Your help is greatly appreciated. Allan Manning

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The next event is a Quiz Night on 6th April and we look forward to some very wise people being in attendance. Following on, is the ‘Not Spring’ Afternoon Tea, or more correctly, the Autumn Afternoon Tea on Sunday, 5th May. The Op Shop continues to add to the Social Club funds for distribution around the Village, and no doubt many of you will have already been there to inspect the winter stock now available. Newspaper Recycling also continues to add to the funds, with the assistance of some new volunteers, as well as residents of Kingia: and to a lesser extent, so does the Can Recycling. It is a great effort from everyone engaged in the recycling, especially the volunteers who spend many hours in the Paper Shed and our thanks to you all.

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Thank you all for your continued support. Shirley Barnes President, Bentley Park Social Club

Club News

ART GROUP Our club times are Tuesday and Friday mornings 9-11am in the art room on the second floor of the Administration building. New members are always welcome. Sheila Barley, Secretary.

Handicraft We meet on Monday’s at 1pm (except public holidays). All new and old residents are welcome. We are holding our next stall on Monday 22nd April 2013. Mark it in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

POTTERY GROUP The Pottery Group meets on Mondays between 9 and 11am in Allen Crt. We do Hobby Ceramics, handwork with clay and wheel thrown pottery. We welcome new members and visitors and we also have pottery for sale at the abovementioned times. Look forward to seeing you! Ann Morris/Secretary

TAI CHI We meet Tuesdays at 5pm in the Auditorium. For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.

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Ladies of the Night

Patchwork Group Meetings are held at 6.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each calendar month in the Handicraft Room at Administration Building Plantation Drive, Bentley Park. All patch workers and quilters welcome. For more information phone: Marion Pitcher - Ph: 9362 1702 or Jean Buchanan-Hughes - Ph: 9362 5903

The Snooker Players Association The Snooker Players Association is situated on the second (Social) floor of the Administration Building. Playing sessions are held Monday to Friday from 1–3pm. New members are welcome and we would especially welcome ‘recently-moved-in’ residents. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for many years, as the ‘old touch’ will soon come back! If you decide to join, the membership fee is only $5 per year and you pay 20c for each frame played. Think about it, come along, or give me a ring. Peter Brunt, President Ph: 9355 4767

The Writing Group We are a group of like-minded residents interested in reading and writing and we meet MONTHLY on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 9.30 am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor. It is possible you may have an interest in WRITING, (from maybe as little as 100 words perhaps describing events or episodes in your life), or in READING, (perhaps to discuss your favourite book/author/genre)? If so call 6250 0538, Brian Dale for more details.

B e nt le y Pa r k

B i n g o C lu b ! Thursday Nights in our Auditorium. Eyes Down 7.00pm Come along on Thursday’s from 6:30pm and join the fun! $2 PER BOOK, Flyers a $1 each, Raffle - Lucky Numbers – Break Opens – Lucky door Prize. NEW PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME. Our bus will pick you up from anywhere in Bentley Park, Cooinda or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477. Company is good and we will bus you home by 9:30pm. Good Luck! Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder Ph: 0459 540 921

Theatre Go-ers Club In May there are two outings planned. The first on Friday 3rd May to an old favourite the Tivoli Theatre Applecross to see Music Hall. Tickets are $20 each and include bus pick up & return, tea/coffee all evening, and chicken & chips at the interval. BYO drinks incl alcohol and soft drinks are available for purchase. Always a good night out. Tickets go on sale 8th April at 0815hrs in the Stratton Centre. The second outing is to a new venue, the Stirling Theatre Innaloo on Friday 24th May to see “A Country Retreat”. It’s a comedy about a couple who retire to the country for a peaceful life. Hearing loop facility is available within the theatre for those with hearing difficulties. Tickets $20 include bus pick up & return, sherry/port/juice on arrival, tea/coffee/biscuits at the interval. Tickets go on sale Mon 22nd April at 0815 in the Stratton Centre. Co-Ordinator: Austin Gillanders (assisted by Joan Fenton) Mob: 0412 786 669 (Unit 15 Cooinda) Email: bptgers@gmail.com

Bentley Park Indoor Bowls Games are played in the Auditorium every Wednesday. Socialising from 1:00pm so games can start promptly at 1:30pm.

Why not come along and spend an enriching hour with us?

We we’re happy to welcome our new members: Sylvia Brown Judy Hall Rita Morris Eileen Palmer Jean Seman Warren Thomas

Brian Dale

New members always welcome.

COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday

9 – 11am 9.15–11.15am

Thursday

9 – 11am 2 – 4pm

Friday

9 – 11am

The AGM was held on Monday January 21 and the 2012 committee consisting of Ken Thurtell, President; John Wellstead

Mahjong Club The Mahjong Club meets every Friday Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm in the JP Stratton Centre EXCEPT the 1st Friday of the month we meet in the Administration on the 2nd floor.

Our “Battle of the Sexes” went very well for some!!!!! The score was 71 to the men and 48 for the ladies (the men had even given us 2pts per game!!) ONE day we will triumph. The game was followed by big plates of Subways….greatly enjoyed. We are going on

New players always welcome and we will teach new players the rules of the game.

an outing on 11th April to Rockingham…fully

Maureen Thompson, Ph: 9472 7967

We are starting afternoon Bowls on Monday

booked.

1st April at 1:15pm

Secretary/ Treasurer; and Reg Gooch, Philip Matthews, Dave Newlan and Tony Ryder

Undercroft Bowling Club

were re-elected unopposed.

SCRABBLE CLUB

Hope you all had a Happy, Holy Easter!!

Of the update requests I sent out last month

Held every Thursday in the Stratton Centre at 1.30pm. New members welcome. Pam Urquhart

Birthdays for April

I have only received a handful back. Can you please return them to me. Can you help? We need help from anyone with a computer background, not necessarily an expert, who is prepared to spend a couple of hours a week and facilitate one of our sessions. All we need is someone who has experience with Hotmail and Gmail and a basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel. It’s not hard, just helping those who have limited computer experience. If this is you, please contact President Ken Thurtell on ph 0409 296 105, or John on ph 6250 0505. We still are the cheapest and friendliest internet access around, so make the most of what we have to offer. We are located on the 2nd floor of the Administration building in an air-conditioned room so it is never hot or cold, the

AMAZING ARIENS!!!

SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB March has been a very busy month for the club, with our half yearly meeting, which was very well attended, committee meetings, organising social events, gala days, etc; I’m pleased to say everything has gone extremely well. The main thing this month has been the laying of the new green, the guys from the Eastern states worked in all the heat and completed the job in four days, we have received mainly good comments on the new surface. The committee are in the process of buying Bowling Arms to assist players who for health reasons are unable to bend down, we are in agreement that the green must be looked after for future bowlers.

membership is only $10 per annum and each 2 hour session only $2. There is an experienced facilitator available at each

Mike post and Ern Cole are looking after marking the lines on the green.

session to help those who want it. We also run a special class for beginners. John C Wellstead Secretary Ph: 6250 0505 FREE IPAD WORKSHOP Friday 12, 19 and 26 April 10am-12pm (6 hours total) Bring your own iPad Sutton Community Centre computer room (Rowethorpe)

Gina Mabbott & Rosina Walsh.

Owing to Fran’s retirement we now have Ann Morris on our committee she will be joining Tini on the match committee welcome Ann. Hazel is in the process of arranging more outings please look for the notices on the board. Our return match with the Undercroft club will be held at their venue on May 4th starting at 9.30.

Sayings 1. What disease did cured ham actually have???? 2. A friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a bit cracked!!! Gill Godsmark, Secretary

DARTS CLUB Darts are on Tuesday and Friday at 6.30pm. Don Mabbott, President

Canasta Canasta is held every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Bus pick up approx 6:15pm. $1.00 to play and $1.00 for lucky numbers. Supper is provided. New members are welcome, we will teach you if you can’t play. Enquiries, please contact Maureen Thompson.

Pony Canasta Now at the JP Stratton Centre every Wednesday from 1:00 until 3:45pm. New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for 50 cents.

Day time bowls will begin on April 1st. For information and bookings, contact Roger Watson Ph: 6363 6357

Enjoy your bowls Tony Ryder

For more information contact Marie Stephens Ph: 947 25097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106

Community Noticeboard

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Cottage for Curls 33 Graham Crescent, Ph 9361 3596 Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 2:30pm

Attention Freemasons

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Girl Guides Association Western Australia Inc For more information please contact Nancy Brazier on 6250 0496 or email tomnanb@bentleyparkestate.com.au

A message to any Freemasons desirous of visiting other Lodges and require transport. At present we have four members of the Coolgardie Lodge seeking transport. If this number could be built to ten then the Administration could supply transport.

Rita’s Retreat

Any Freemasons interested please contact Administration. The Coolgardie Lodge Number 13 W.A.C. – A Day Lodge, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except January & February. Tyling at 10:00am. Coolgardie Lodge meets in the Victoria Park Lodge Rooms at the corner of Albany Highway and Temple Street. TG Hales

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