Tidings June 2013 by SwanCare

Ju ne 2013 swancare resident newsletter Across My Desk CEO’s Report It is hard to believe that the financial year is drawing to a close and that we are almost at the half-way point of the calendar year. It is an overused cliché but time has most definitely sped up, or at least it seems that way. During the month there were a number of notable achievements and newsworthy items that crossed my desk, and I will commence this month’s article with a fantastic announcement.

SwanCare Group Finalist in the ACSWA Organisation of the Year Awards It was fitting validation for many months of hard work by SwanCare Group when we were selected as one of four state finalists in the soon to be announced 2013 Excellence in Care Awards. The award ceremony, conducted by Aged and Community Services WA, is to be held on June the 7th, and recognises outstanding achievements by not-for-profit organisations. To be selected as a finalist in the Organisation of the Year category is a great

achievement, and reflects the commitment that SwanCare Group has to enhancing the wellbeing of its residents and to the ongoing development of its employees. The award is continued acknowledgement of our journey towards long term sustainability that has embraced the entire organisation and has truly been a “Top to Bottom” reform initiative. SwanCare Group has now established a strategic and business platform that will ensure the continued success and longevity of this very proud and well established provider of Aged Care services. We were runners up last year in this award, maybe this year we can go one better.

Carlisle units all Sold For those residents that have been keeping an eye on the progress of the sale of our Carlisle development, I am really pleased to report that all of the 32 units have now been sold. We knew that we had a great product at Carlisle and our research clearly showed us that these units would appeal to a more general and broader demographic, we therefore knew that they would sell. However, the speed with which they did sell certainly surpassed our initial hopes and expectations. I would like to pass on my sincere appreciation and thanks to the team at Welsh Real Estate, a locally based real estate company who were the sales agents for this project. Chantal Ricupero the sales project leader and her support team did a resounding job, worked tirelessly and gave their full and undivided attention to the Carlisle sales effort, and the results clearly speak for themselves. I would certainly recommend the Welsh Real Estate team to anyone who is considering buying or selling property in and around the Carlisle, Bentley or Victoria Park locality.

New Board Member on board As you all know our Board performs a wonderful role in providing SwanCare Group with a high level focus on our strategic direction and ensures that we continue to operate with a high level of governance and adherence to corporate regulations and requirements. They effectively set the course for our journey and it is then up to me and my team of managers to steer the ship in the right direction. To help the Board maintain their strategic focus and to ensure that we have the right set of skills at the pointy end of the organisational hierarchy, a new member has joined the ranks. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Etta Palumbo to the Board of SwanCare Group. Etta has a distinguished corporate career, primarily in the area of public relations, marketing and communications. Etta will be having a very important strategic role within the Board assisting and providing supportive advice with respect to our marketing, branding and public relations activities. Etta is currently the Director of Business Development and Marketing with the Public Trustees Office. We welcome Etta to SwanCare Group and wish her all the best in her role.

WA Day Dinner and change to the Villager of the Year awards The WA Day Dinner (formerly the Foundation Day dinner) is to be held on Saturday the 1st June. This is an important annual event in the Bentley Park community calendar and Continued Page 3

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

0413 388 650

Bentley Park Social Club Western Australia Day Dinner - 1st June

Art Group & Pottery Group Exhibition & Sale of Work - 15th June

Inside this issue > Bentley Park News - pg 4 Feature Resident - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 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 and Mary Perreau 9355 5381

Church Services at Kingia

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 and transport phone B. Bennett – 9472 6857.

The Kingia Care Facility has the Swan Room furnished and set up as a Chapel. Monthly Church Services are held by the Anglican (4th Tues 1.30pm), Catholic (1st Fri 10.30am) and Uniting Church (3rd Wed, 10.30am), and residents of the village are welcome to attend.

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

At other times the Swan Room is available to all as a venue for private reflection.

Catholic Services

Don Pederick – 6250 0402

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

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CEO’s Report (continued) one that I know our residents thoroughly enjoy and look forward to. This year there is a slight departure from the normal proceedings in that we won’t be announcing the Villager of the Year awards at this event. It has been decided that the Villager of the Year awards will be incorporated into the annual volunteers day event, which is held in the first week of December each year. By the time that this Tidings hits the streets, the WA Day Event will have been concluded, however, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the organisers for the event, I am sure that it was, as usual, a wonderful evening and allowed us all to reminisce on what a fantastic part of Australia we are all so lucky to live in. Another event which has also started to gather significance in the annual calendar is the “Biggest Morning Tea”, which is held on the 24th May each year. SwanCare Group is really proud to join in with thousands of others all around Australia to celebrate this event and help to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. To Annemarie Kluvers and the activities team at Kingia for organising the event, and to all those residents that attended and contributed to this worthy cause, a huge thank you to you all.

Best Wishes Congratulations goes to Mrs de Burgh who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 7th May. We also extend our congratulations to Mr & Mrs Sinclair who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on 9th May. Both are impressive milestones.

Extended Periods of Absence from the Village If residents at our communities at Australind and Bentley are planning to have extended periods of leave from their village, can you please ensure that administration is advised of your absence. It is really important from a safety and security aspect that we are made aware that your unit is going to be unoccupied for an extended period of time. We generally leave it up to your own personal discretion as to what you consider to be a lengthy period of absence, I would suggest however, as a rule of thumb that an absence in excess of 4 days would warrant notification to administration.

There’s bingo, cards and outings To regions near and far, For people without transport There’s no need for a car. There’s concerts, talks and Tai Chi For others, if they wish, And drama, also writers Please don’t give us a miss! There’s very gentle exercise For those that can’t do so much, For poor old limbs that hurt But which do benefit by such. There’s care in our three nursing homes We may need in future days, The carers and all workers Have all our heartfelt praise. The computer club is thriving

And finally, Mrs Janet Tucker, a wonderful resident of Bentley Park now residing with us at our Waminda Care Centre, took the opportunity to reflect on all that Bentley Park and SwanCare Group means to her and she came up with the following poem. I feel that she has captured the essence of our community, and as my conclusion to this month’s article, I would like to share Janet’s fabulous and heartfelt words with you, see you around the village …

For all who have a need, With teachers there to show And help you to succeed. Maintenance will be there To help you if they can, A real delightful bunch of blokes Handsome, every man. If you ever need a friend Then many will be there, To listen, help and comfort, All your problems they will share.

This Village That Is Ours - Mrs Janet Tucker

There’s a chapel in the village Where there’s quiet to reflect, And buses to your nearest church Where spiritual needs are met.

You never need be lonely

There’s a shop for all your needs

It’s really up to you.

That will deliver if you’re ill.

You never need be bored

And a Doctor is on hand

There’s so many things to do.

To give you all your pills.

There’s snooker, bowls and darts

The hairdresser will call

For the energetic lot

If your legs can’t face the walk,

A library that has super books

And a workshop for the men

With authors you’d forgot.

If they yearn for cobbers talk. Welfare if you’re sick Will advise both day and night. Plus security always there,

WANTED e e Volunteer Bus Drivers

Bus drivers are wanted for Bentley Park resident excursions. Must have minimum MR licence. Interested?

If you wake up with a fright. Yes you’ll find it all in here, This village that is ours. With no hassles, just real kindness As we while away the hours. I personally feel so lucky That we’ve settled down in here, My mate, myself, contented In our few remaining years. My home is in Waminda now My haven, my safe place. The lovely staff work very hard To put a smile on every face. And when like me you’re older And need the extra care

Call Karen Parker on 6250 0010

There are willing hands to help you cope, Yes, someone’s always there!

Joining Our Community

Bentley Park News Library News Unfortunately I was unable to get the results of the lucky winner of the $20 voucher for March/April in for last month. ...so letting you all know now that it was Mrs Doris Birch with orange ticket no. 94; and for April /May the lucky winner is Mr Don Reid with orange ticket no. 89. Congratulations on your wins, and who knows, it may be your name that will be drawn out next time. If you haven’t been one to yet join our library you would be very welcomed. Yours in books, Penny Bentley Park Librarian

Bentley Park Show IT’S CHOCOLATE TIME! Our chocolates will be on sale from 12th June and we look forward to helping you satisfy your chocolate cravings, and at the same time, raising money to help with the cost of prize money and trophies. They are still just $1 each. I’d like to see more entries in some of our sections this year, particularly the Christmas Decorations, Recycled article and Photography. Homemade and inexpensive Christmas decorations are often featured in magazines and so be on the lookout for ideas. Our library has plenty of magazines for you to look through and borrow. Turn some recycled article into some useful or beautiful new ‘THING’. Visit our wonderful Op shop and get inspired. I’m sure NEARLY EVERYONE could take some photos on holidays, in the village or of their family. If you already make items for a charity, or if you have always meant to but haven’t got around to it, how about making some in time for our Show and display them, so that we can admire them before you send them off to your favourite charity. There is the Uthando Doll Project, Teddy Bears for St John Ambulance, toys for the needy, clothing for King Edward Hospital or Princess Margaret Hospital – so many worthy causes.

Our community extends a warm welcome to Mrs Lesley Foster, Mr David & Mrs Evelyn Strachan, Mr James Hopson, Mr Alex Wahlsten, Mr Lindsay & Mrs Rosaleen Baddeley, Mr Andre Wyrznski, Mrs Jean Roberts and Mrs Elaine Rumens.

Theatre Go-ers Club Open to all residents our group is free to join – just buy a ticket! On Friday 26th July we again visit the Kalamunda Theatre to see: AND EVERMORE SHALL BE SO By Norman Robbins A Thriller, A murder mystery with more than a touch of humour. Taking its title from the traditional song Green Grow the Rushes O, the play explores the events surrounding a murder which took place four years previously and how strangely the song lyrics seem to fit so well with the circumstances. The action focuses on the repercussions that can be felt where there is “something wrong with the village ... a sense of evil about it ...” An author, cousin of the vicar’s wife, arrives, having been encouraged to write a book about the murder. The story twists and turns, leaving the audience guessing until the very last speech of the play. Tickets at $21 (cash with order) will go on sale at 8.15 am on Monday 24th June inside the Stratton Centre near the village shop. Tickets include bus pick up & return, a reserved seat, sherry/port/juice on arrival. Tea/coffee will be available for purchase at the interval. Bus pick up time will be 6.55pm. Co-Ordinator: Austin Gillanders. Due to my absence overseas this visit will be managed by: Joan Fenton Ph: 6250 0529 Email: bptgers@gmail.com

Bentley Park - Rowethorpe A correction to last month’s Neighbourhood Watch article, we only meet once every 3 months not monthly. Once again we would like to remind everyone about securing their windows and doors, and if anything looks suspicious it probably is, do not hesitate to call Security on 6250 0020. If anyone would like to join Neighbourhood Watch our next meeting will be on Wednesday June 12th at 9.30am we meet on the second floor of the Admin Building. Tony Ryder, Co-ordinator

Dr Aru on Leave Dr Aru (Arumugam Natchimuthoo) will be on leave from 3rd July 2013 to 21st August 2013. Dr Aru will be back at the SwanCare Medical Centre on Thursday 22 August 2013. For a locum doctor to visit you please ring 9328 7111. In an emergency phone 000 for an ambulance. GP After Hours service please phone 9458 0585 and ask for the service near you. For routine matters you can make an appointment with Dr Y K Wong at 2A Rathay Street, Victoria Park on Ph: 9361 2557 or Dr Sri at Belmont on Ph: 9479 1555.

You’re about to discover the secret to a happy retirement.

Please make an effort to enter SOMETHING in our Show this year to make it more enjoyable for us all.

KEEP SMILING. Cath Devereaux Coordinator Ph. 6250 0407

Christina St, Australind • australindrise.com.au

SAleS informAtion 0432 130 050

Many love the bus trips, to see a river or a stream, Some I know for certain only go for the icecream!

Working at Waminda I’ve been working at Waminda now for really quite a while, I really love my job you know, I always wear a smile.

We’ve activities with the computer, we love to surf the net, But, the most important activity by far, the one I won’t forget,

Feature Resident Claude Morris

How long have you resided at Bentley Park?

It can be quite a challenge; sometimes it’s really tough, To create an activity programme, considered good enough!

Some people like to paint and draw, others love to chat,

Is that game that we call bingo, we always get a full house, As I’m calling out the numbers, you’re as quiet as a mouse! I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, I love my work right here, You’re all such lovely people; my job is full of cheer!

About bygone years, the good old days,

Julie Herriott (Staff Member)

there’s nothing wrong with that!

Ranyard Centre

6 years What do you like most about living here? I feel safe and secure in the village and can always go for a walk and find someone to talk to. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. What do you enjoy most about retirement? I can do what I like, when I like. What did you do before retirement?

SwanCare Group

PhotograPhy ComPetition SwanCare Group invites residents of Bentley Park, Australind Rise and staff to enter a photography competition for the “2014 SwanCare Calendar”.

Wedding Photography and Printer. What hobbies do you enjoy? Sky-diving, motorbike riding, traveling and listening to music. What is your favourite food? Steak. What is your philosophy in life? Make a bucket list of everything you would like to do in your life and fulfil it. Then, everything after that is an added bonus. What music do you enjoy?

To enter the competition send your high resolution photos that relate to the theme “Village Life” to photocomp@swancare.com.au

Everything from deep classic to rock n

Winning photos will be published in the calendar.

Name something you are proud of.

roll. Wipe out the rubbish in-between. Which three celebrities would you like to have dinner with? Rolf Harris, Fred Astaire and Bob Hope.

Playing in a brass band, sky-diving and achieving 344 jumps.

Entries Close 5th July

Claude Morris sky-diving (left), with sons Stan (centre) and Claude (right).

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Spritz Café

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

Weekdays 9.30am - 2pm

What’s On in June

• Coffee / Cappuccino / Tea • Sandwiches / Foccacias • Hot Meals & Fresh Salads • Selection of Cakes & Muffins • Soft Drinks / Juices / Milk Drin

Groups are requested to make adv

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

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 8.45am 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

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

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

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

WA Day – Public Holiday Administration Office Closed Pottery Group 9.00am PGS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 8:45 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

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 8.45 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

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

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 Auxiliary Meeting Tai Chi Darts Club

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

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 1:30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm General Balance Group 9.00am RSC 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 General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPS 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 General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Canasta 6:30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm General Balance Group 9.00am RSC 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

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Social Club - WA Dinner 5:30pm AUD

Bentley Park Calendar of Events

June My events to note:

nks

kingia arcade

vanced bookings Phone: 6250 0163

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

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

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

9.15am - 12.15pm 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 11.00am RAC 11:30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm CL 6.30pm SCR

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

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

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 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm CL 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

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Art Group & Pottery Group Exhibition & Sale 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm AUD Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 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

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

ABL2 Administration Building Level2 AC

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

Richard Cleaver Lodge

RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym 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

Script Collection

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

Saturday and Sunday orders can be placed by phone

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PERTH

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10% SENIORS’ DISCOUNT Excludes prescriptions, Darrell Lea Confectionery specials & already discounted lines.

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

16 A & B Chapman Rd, St James WA 6102 Phone: 9361 6101

Residents Advisory Council - Carolyn Wellstead

Bentley Park Diners

Nothing to report this month that has not already been covered by our CEO in his Tidings report, or in our leaflet that is sent out each month to letterboxes in the village.

Carolyn Wellstead, Chairperson Ph 6250 0505

A reminder that our Coffee Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am in the Auditorium, followed by morning tea. Do come along to share in the information dispersed by our guest speakers and the social interaction among residents. If you have any queries, please do contact one of the council members listed below.

Tom Brazier

Ph 6250 0496

Shirley Barnes

Ph 6250 0558

Ken Sinclair

Ph 9361 0131

John Jacobs

Ph 6250 0504

Cath Devereaux, Vice Chairperson Ph 6250 0407

Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council

Our outing for June 2013 will be on Tuesday 11th & 18th. This month it will be to the Lynwood Arms Tavern in Ferndale. There is a 3 course meal for $14.50 (at the time of booking could possibly be a small increase) or there is a choice of other meals. 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. 13 Wootliff Way

Government of Western Australia Department of Transport

Information regarding

‘Gophers’

Where can my Gopher be used? When you are using a gopher you can travel on footpaths, shared paths, in shopping centres, in public places, and across roads.

What are the road rules for Gophers? When using a Gopher you are considered a pedestrian, therefore: • Keep left unless passing another pedestrian • Beware of vehicles coming out of driveways • Show consideration for other pedestrians, especially seniors and people with disabilities • Travel no faster than the surrounding pedestrians as they may not be able to move out of your way quickly • When parking your Gopher on footpaths please be considerate to other pedestrians and leave enough room to pass If the footpath is not suitable or there is no footpath available and you need to travel on the road: • Always face oncoming traffic, as you’re not as visible as a car • Be aware of traffic movement, signals, and signs • Watch out for obstructions such as drains, potholes, and people opening car doors when you pass parked cars • Fit a flag to your gopher to make you more visible • Take additional care as not all motorists obey the road rules

Where can I get more information?

The Autumn Afternoon Tea held on Sunday, 5th May was a lovely, chatty afternoon for all attendees with plenty of good food and good company available. Tickets were sold in double quick time for the Western Australia Day Dinner on Saturday, 1st June and ‘The Madhattons’ are expected to be a hit again, with a floor show by the ‘Hog Hill Boys’.

However, it is illegal to operate a gopher faster that 10km/hr on foot paths, shared paths, and on roads. Travelling faster than 10km/hr is dangerous for you and other pedestrians as there is a risk of more serious injury the faster you travel.

Bentley Park Social Club

Department of Transport www.transport.wa.gov.au

Ph: 9216 8000 or 133 677 (TTY)

Rehab & Healthcare Equipment

As explained on the flyer and at the Dinner, the ‘Villager of the Year Awards’ will be presented at the Volunteers’ Breakfast later in the year, as an integral section of that event, so please keep in mind that the Social Club will be requesting the names of candidates in the next few months. The July event will be something slightly different: a Concert by a multi-talented, multi-cultural group of four. Further information will be forwarded in late June. The Op Shop continues to do very well, despite some bad weather, with winter clothing and various items of furniture being the main items sought. If you have any furniture you are thinking of donating, please pick up a form from the Op. Shop, fill it out and return it there, so the items may be assessed for sale suitability, as donated items are sometimes over-large and space is often at a premium. The Paper Recycling firm is due to revisit us, as the shed is again full. The amount of paper for recycling is being assisted by residents in Kingia, who provide bundles of paper correctly assembled as part of their therapy but also, as they like to give something back to the Village. Some people who live in streets adjacent to the shed also leave papers for bundling, and of course, every little helps. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. Thank you all for your continued support.

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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

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obtain a ticket ring Shirley on 9355 4767. Please be early as it books out very quickly. See you there!!

Club News B e nt le y Pa r k

Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary The fashion show in April went very well I believe (unfortunately I was unable to attend) our Vice President however did a wonderful job, I’m told managing to be a model and run the meeting!! Thanks Maureen for doing such a great job!

B i n g o C lu b !

All models did a wonderful job as always, thank you all. Thank you also goes to Tony Ryder for taking photos on the day.

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 meeting for May was held on the 28th, at the time of this entry into Tidings, that meeting has not been held, so will report on our speaker next month.

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

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

POTTERY GROUP Time is drawing nearer to our Exhibition of Work and Sale, together with The Art Club, Quilting Ladies and probably some plants for sale by the Auxiliary. All this to take place in the Auditorium on Saturday 15th. June between 9am and 3pm. Come along and join us and enjoy a cup of tea with your friends and family. In the meantime we are all busy in the Pottery on Monday mornings from 9am - 11am in Allen Court, next door to Kingia. Ann Morris/Secretary

Our meeting for June will be held on Tuesday 25th when we will have Dr. Joan Pope ~ ”Music, Movement and Memories” speaking to us, a highly recommended speaker, hope to see you there!! Dates to remember: 25th July “Christmas in July” to be held this year at Roley’s on the Ridge, Millers Fashions 30th July meeting, August meeting, Bush Poets will entertain us. Spring Lunch 5th September. Quite an agenda to look forward to!!!! No more news for now, hope to see you soon at our coming events, new members always welcome, come along ladies and gents and enjoy while helping to make our Care Centres a happier place. See you soon Carol Greenaway, President

Mahjong Club The Mahjong Club meets every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Mahjong is now be played in the Administration building on the 2nd floor of the Coffee Lounge instead of the JP Stratton Centre. New players always welcome and we will teach new players the rules of the game. Maureen Thompson, Ph: 9472 7967

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

ART GROUP On Saturday 15th of June 9am to 3pm we are joining with the Pottery Group in their exhibition and sale of works. Please support this event by entering 2 paintings with the sale price clearly marked on them. All details concerning the exhibition are on the white board in the art room. Our club times are Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 11am in art room on the second floor admin. New members are always welcome. Sheila Barley, Secretary

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 Writing Group We are a group of like-minded residents interested in READING, WRITING or STORYTELLING. 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, (possibly to discuss your favourite book/author/genre), or even in STORYTELLING? There’s got to be a million interesting ‘life-stories’ you could relate. (Recently one of our group told us about what it was like to live opposite a convicted murderer, another told us about his personal involvement with the building of the Serpentine Dam). Why not come along and spend an enriching hour with us? We promise to finish well before the Stratton Luncheon Concert commences. Make the first Friday of the Month a Big Day Out! Call 6250 0538, Brian Dale, for more details.

COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday

9 – 11am 9.15–11.15am

Thursday

9 – 11am 2 – 4pm

Friday

9 – 11am

If you are new to the computer or have a new computer / laptop and wish to understand how to operate it, you may need some assistance. Then call into the Computer Club where a team of facilitators

SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB

Undercroft Bowling Club

Congratulations to the fillies who easily won the challenge match by five lengths and a nose, well done girls.

Bowling Club at home on the 4th May.

We are located on the 2nd floor

We were successful in the return match with the Undercroft Bowling Club 67 to 47. Well done to our teams, unfortunately the Undercroft were unable to field their best teams due to holidays / sickness etc. Our thanks for the game and of course the lunch afterwards which everyone enjoyed. On a lighter note I was asked why I was carrying a potato masher around, its of course our lucky mascot.

Administration Building in an air conditioned room so it is not to hot or cold. Membership is $10 per Annum and each 2 hour session is $2. A Beginners session is run each Friday morning. Ken Thurtell – President Ph: 0409 296 105 or Tony Ryder - Vice President Ph: 6250 0510

Handicraft Thank you for your wonderful support of our stall, we cleared $1000.00. Thank you all who helped in the kitchen. The raffles were won and collected, tickets numbers were 1st prize Orange 046 & 2nd prize Orange 077. We have some knitted beanies, children’s jumpers etc. for sale. Come and see on any Monday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm, except public holidays. All welcome and come for a cuppa too. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

Bentley Park Indoor Bowls Games are played in the Auditorium every Wednesday. Socialising from 1:00pm so games can start promptly at 1:30pm. New members always welcome. Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810

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

We were soundly beaten by 30 points. Congratulations are due to our few depleted

are in attendance at the above times to assist you.

We played the game against Swan

The bus outing to Gingin went very well, the weather was kind to us and enjoyed by all. Thanks once again to Hazel [BOMBER] and the Driver Jim.

members for all their hard work. Well done everybody.

We are having a home game against Rowethorpe at the end of May – should be fun.

We hold the Club Championships in June – good luck everybody! Lists on Notice Board.

Birthdays for June:

Coming events for your diary The Keith Withers Shield on Saturday 25th May, Committee Meeting Thursday July 11th and also a Christmas in July bus outing on July 18th is being arranged so please look for the details on the Notice Board.

Thelma Brown – John Riach. GENIAL

The lock on the Leisure Centre has been repaired so we now have two keys for the front door and one key for the back door.

(1) Forget the Health foods – I need all the

Two of our bowls collectors have been given to the Undercroft Bowling Club on a long term lease.

(2) If God had wanted me to touch my toes,

Enjoy your bowling Tony Ryder, President

GEMINIS!!!

Sayings: preservatives I can get.

he would have put them on my elbows!!

(3) If all is not lost – where is it.

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. For more information contact Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106

Community Noticeboard SwanMobile Availability Bookings: 6250 0023

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We have 3 cookbooks at Admin that had been loaned to John Wellstead. If one belongs to you, please come to Admin Reception to claim it. Thank you.

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SATURDAY

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Pets are not permitted in the indoor communal areas or at social events at Bentley Park, with the exception of Guide Dogs or with the prior approval of Management. This includes the Stratton Centre, Leisure Centre, Auditorium, Spritz Cafe, Rita’s Retreat.

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