Septe mber 2013 swancare resident newsletter Across My Desk CEO’s Report August is always a busy month for us. It is that time of the year when we bunker down, primarily due to the cold weather and focus on wrapping up the final threads of the recent financial year, and commence cracking on all the exciting developments for the forthcoming year. This August we added to the layer of activity by conducting our annual Board Planning Day as well. Let me kick off this months column with a brief outline of the findings from this Planning Day.
Strategic Planning Day Sets an Exciting Pathway for the Next 5 Years & Beyond The Strategic Planning day is an opportunity for the Board and the Executive to gather their collective minds and put aside some quality time to reflect and consider how we might be able to conduct our business better so that we can improve the services that we provide to our residents. As a not-for-profit organisation and one with a charitable focus it is a constant challenge to balance the organisations vision and mission with the ever increasing demands that the competitive aged care sector places upon us. SwanCare Group, like all not-for profit entities, needs to ensure it maintains a viable business to enable it to reinvest funds back into the organisation to guarantee its continued survival. This is a very important part of the organisation’s annual cycle and it is vitally important that the future planning is well thought out and structured. This year’s planning day was held on the 16th of August, and was a very full day with lots of
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information to consider, and lots of exciting and challenging developments ahead on the horizon. The Plan sets the parameters for the direction of the organisation over the next five years and beyond. The Strategic Plan sets out our Vision and Mission and explains our priorities, strategies and intended achievements that we will aspire to bring to fruition. It is developed with a clear understanding of the importance we place on sustainability and being valued for our leadership and excellence in the provision of Aged Care and Accommodation services. We still need to undertake some fine tuning to finalise the explicit details of the plan but it is agreed that our priorities over the next five years will continue to focus on the three specific pillars of success, namely sustainability, services and people. Within each of these primary key result areas, we will be focussing on the following key strategic outcomes:1. Making sure that we have sufficient money and cash reserves set aside so that we will be able to manage our future capital developments with a nicely balanced mix of internal and external financing. 2. Making sure that our buildings and physical assets will be suitable to meet the needs of contemporary residential aged care, independent living standards and will support flexible care needs delivered into a home environment. 3. Making sure that the range of services to our residents meet the needs of a discerning and changing ageing population base. 4. Making sure that we are well positioned to maximise the benefits of the reforms and changing aged care market that we will be facing in the future. 5. Making sure that our workforce is appropriately skilled, equipped and empowered to meet the changing requirements and increased demands that will emerge. 6. Making sure that our residents enjoy a
Bentley Park Social Club Spring Afternoon Tea - 8th September
strong sense of wellbeing, fulfilment and enrichment to their lives. We will continue to adhere to and maintain our reputation for responding to our clients’ needs, for working with and maintaining an authentic engagement with all our stakeholders and above all else, to ensure that the creation of our communities will foster well-being and a better life for all of our residents. At my next VRAC residents meeting I will have great pleasure in outlining to you some of the more specific objectives and outcomes that we will be aiming to deliver to you over the next 5 years. Needless to say, this is a very exciting time for the Aged Care industry and SwanCare Group with its integrated business model, flexibility and adaptability is very well positioned to thrive, grow and prosper during this changing environment, which, in a nutshell, translates to continued benefit, satisfaction and quality life experiences for all of our residents. Let’s now take a look at some of the other events and activities that featured since the last Tidings,
Movie Matinee Thank you to everyone who attended the Village Movie Matinee – “Quartet” on Friday 26th July. Although there were some ‘technical issues’, we persevered, crossed our fingers and managed to view the entire movie, albeit with a couple of intermissions. Feedback from the event has been very positive and I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their patience, encouragement and the support shown, especially to Wendy from Way Out West Productions, who felt dreadful about the interruptions.
Beauty & The Beast On Tuesday the 30th July, a group of Bentley Park residents were invited to attend the Penrhos College production of Beauty and the Beast. The performance was spectacular and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees. Continued Page 3
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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 Mrs Betty 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) A thank you letter has been forwarded to the coordinator at Penhros College who has kindly advised that Bentley Park residents will be invited to attend again next year. Special thanks goes to Laurie Hudson for driving the bus, and for getting everyone safely there and back.
Bowling Clubs Wrap Up Their Respective Years Since the last Tidings I had the great pleasure of attending two special events, the first was the AGM of the Undercroft Bowls, the second being the Swan Village Bowling Club’s end of year luncheon. Both of these clubs are to be acknowledged for their great contribution to the social fabric of our Bentley Park community.
Apologies for the late notice in cancelling the visit by the Alzheimer’s Memory Van. For the record “no, they didn’t forget!”, unfortunately the Alzheimer’s staff member that runs the program was unwell.
These two clubs have been in operation for many years now, and have both become a very important part of the attractiveness of the village at Bentley. I would like to congratulate both clubs on a very successful year, and pay special thanks to the respective hard-working and dedicated committees that underpin the success of these two groups.
We will reschedule, possibly in October so keep an eye on the noticeboards.
And finally for this month, I would like to wrap up with a plug for the next
Alzheimer’s Memory Van
ffee Club o C
CEO’s
CEO’s Coffee Club Outing
The next outing is planned for Friday the 20th September, from 10am to 12pm. The destination, at this stage is still a mystery, but I am sure it will be to our liking. The numbers for these events are restricted to about 12 people, so please get in quick to avoid disappointment. If you would like to register please contact Karen at administration on 6250 0010. These are very enjoyable events, they provide a great opportunity to meet with some fellow residents, and also gets the CEO to dip into his pocket and shout you a cup of coffee and cake. That’s all for this month, see you around the village. Graham Francis – CEO.
Stay On Your ® Feet Fair Bentley Park Auditorium 9am-12pm th Nine Tuesday 10 September
Nine Steps To Stay On Your Feet
Steps Information booths provided by: To Stay • St James Newstart Pharmacy • Nutritionists from Juniper On Your • Moving Eyes Mobile Optometry Feet • River Abilities Rehab & Healthcare ®
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Be Active Manage Your Medicines Manage Your Health Improve Your Balance Walk Tall Foot Care and Safe Footwear Regularly Check Your Eyesight Eat Well For Life Identify, Remove and Report Hazards
Equipment • Gadeans Footwear - Orthopaedic Shoemakers Be Active • Grand Boulevard Chiropractic Centre • Como Manage PodiatryYour Medicines • Lions Hearing Clinic Manage Your Health • Physiotherapists • Occupational ImproveTherapists Your Balance • Nurses Walk Tall Event co-ordinated by the SwanCare Group Foot Care and Safe Footwear Physiotherapy Team. For more information contact Regularly Rachel Najjar onYour 6250Eyesight 0100. Check
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Feature Resident
Village News Bentley Park - Rowethorpe Federal Election The Federal Election is being held Saturday 7th September 2013. Voting will be available in the Auditorium for residents from 8:00am till 6:00pm. The SwanMobile will be running from 9:00am till 4:00pm for your convenience. Please call the SwanMobile on 6250 0023 to book a time.
Bentley Park Phone Directory Over the coming weeks Bentley Park residents will receive a handy phone directory card in their mailbox. The directory consists of three cards including phone numbers for assistance, medical centre practitioners and SwanCare Group services. We hope you find this directory a convenient tool that can be regularly referred to. Please attach it to your fridge with the included magnet.
Library News Congratulations to Betty Briggs on winning this month’s $20 Coles gift voucher. Thank you to all the library users for your continual support. 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. Yours in books, Penny
Notes from Australind Rise The residents of Australind Rise held “Curry Night” on the evening of monday 12th August for Edna and Harry Ritchie. It was for a send off for the couple who are off to America via New Zealand. After spending a few days in San Francisco they board a cruise liner and travel to New York via the Panama Canal. Edna and Harry will be away for approximately six weeks.
Janice Harewood
Admin sent around a flyer reminding everyone to be careful about letting anyone into your home if you do not know them. Please take note of the flyer as we want to protect our residents’ security. If you are unsure about anyone please ring
How long have you resided at Australind Rise? 17 months.
Security on 6250 0020 day or night. Just a reminder to the delegates our next
What do you like most about
meeting is on September 4th we will be
living here?
going out so please be ready for 10am.
Location, friendship and security.
Tony Ryder, Co-ordinator
What do you enjoy most about
Bentley Park Show There are only a few weeks to go now before our Show. The committee has been very
retirement? Time is now mine to enjoy as I please.
busy organizing everything to make sure things go smoothly on the 26th and 27th October. There are boxes at both Admin and the Village Store for you to place your entry
What did you do before retirement? I worked for many years in
forms and money into – 50c for each entry
retail as well as owning our own
on your form. If you need any extra forms
business.
just let me know. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 16th
What hobbies do you enjoy?
October. No late entries will be accepted. It’s
Music (piano), reading, cooking
not too late to start working on whatever you
and gardening.
wish to contribute to our display – the more the merrier.
What is your favourite food? We have had fantastic support from you all – offers of help on Show days, donations
Fresh fruit salad (my recipe).
of raffle prizes and also all manner of help “Coffee Club” co-ordinaters Rhonda and Brian Zanich are heading off to Broome shortly for two weeks in the sun. The vegetable garden is proving so popular amongst residents it is now being expanded to vacant land above the current garden. Rodney, Brian and Kerry have been busy carting new soil and laying out new beds ready for the spring plantings.
from our wonderful Admin and maintenance
What is your philosophy in life?
staff. The Show wouldn’t be able to function
Try always to help others.
without this kind of support and we THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH for being so kind. If you have any queries at all about the Show or your entries please give me a ring and I’ll
What music do you enjoy? Classic piano.
do my best to help you. KEEP SMILING
Which three celebrities would
Cath Devereaux
you like to have dinner with?
Coordinator Ph. 6250 0407
Richard Clayderman, Barry Tognolini and Mary Duff.
Joining Our Community Our community extends a warm welcome to Mr Allan Meney, Mr Alex Wahlsten,
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Name something you are proud of.
Mr Robert Pilgrim, Mrs Elizabeth &
High achievement in Pistol
Mr Peter Hawley and Mrs Maureen Grickage.
Shooting.
Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary By the time this goes to print we will have had our August meeting and also our Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show! Our meeting for August will also have been addressed by the Bush Poets! With these eventful newsworthy events coming up, I thought it might be better to have quick photographic review of our Auxiliary events for 2013 so far!!
Alzheimer’s Request By Owen Parnell
Do not ask me to remember, Don’t try to make me understand. Let me rest and know you’re with me, Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.
Hope you enjoy! See you soon, Carol Greenaway, President Photos from top to bottom: • Millers Fashion • Waminda guests • Roley’s on the Ridge
SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB Our visit to the Greenhills Hotel for Christmas in July was a non-event, we arrived there at twelve noon to find everything closed up, noone in attendance, but all was not lost, as we went back to York, and most people enjoyed
a meal at one of the Hotels. Hazel rang the hotel the next day and asked what had happened, and was told they were expecting us the following week, a costly mistake on their part as Hazel does not make those type of errors. The Annual lunch at the High Road Hotel was a great success, about 60 members attended; the food and service were excellent. Graham our Patron gave a short speech, and presented Roger Hayes with the Trophy for the most improved player. Natalie Hodi was thanked for the assistance she gave us when we replaced our Bowling Surface. Our next outing is to The Café on the Dam at Serpentine, I will report on this in the next issue of tidings, looking at the list I see it is fully booked, our members certainly do enjoy these outings, thanks to Hazel and myself for arranging them. Please make a note on your calendars for the AGM on September 12th starting at 9am nomination forms for committee are now on the notice board. It would be nice to see new faces on the committee with new ideas, nomination forms must be handed to Barry ASAP. As this maybe my last report I would like to thank the committee for all the support they have given me, and the club, especially Barry our secretary, Lloyd our treasurer, and Tom for his help and advice. Enjoy your Bowling Tony Ryder, President
I’m confused beyond your concept, I’m sad and sick and lost. All I know is that I need you, To be with me at all cost.
Do not lose your patience with me, Do not scold or curse or cry. I can’t help the way I’m acting, I can’t be different though I try.
Just remember that I need you, That the best of me is gone. Please don’t fail to stand beside me, Love me ‘til my life is gone.
- Supplied by Mrs Jillian Parsons
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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857) Social Club Afternoon Tea 2pm JPS
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)
Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)
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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)
Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Exercise 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
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Exercise 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
Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Exercise 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
Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Exercise Group 8.45am RSC Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR
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Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Chi Darts Club
9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS
Stay On Your Feet Fair Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Chi Diners Club Darts 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 Auxiliary Meeting Tai Chi Darts Club
9.00am AUD 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 5.30pm Outing 6.30pm JPS
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Library Open Op Shop Open Stretch & Balance Computer Club Exercise Class Snooker Club Rummycub Swan Bowling Club Indoor Bowls Canasta
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Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am-12pm Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSC 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
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Library Open Op Shop Open Computer Club Stretch & Balance Snooker Club Pony Canasta Swan Bowling Club Indoor Bowls Canasta
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9.15am-12.15pm 8.30am - 12pm 9.15am ABL2 9.00am RSC 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.15pm OBC 1.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS
Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Stretch & Balance 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
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Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Administration Office Closed Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm
9.15am-12.15pm 8.30am - 12pm 9.00am RSC 9.15am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.15pm OBC 1.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS
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General Exercise Group 8.45am RSC Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Stretch Balance Group 10.00am JPS Auxiliary Spring Luncheon AUD Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Scrabble Club 1.30pm JPS Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Computer Club 2.00pm ABL2
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General Exercise Group Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Group Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo
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General Exercise Group Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Class Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo
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General Exercise Group Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Class Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo
8.45am 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
8.45am 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
8.45am 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
SWANCARE CHARITY GOLF DAY Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Writers Group 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Balance Group 11.00am RAC Fish & Chips 11.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Mahjong Club 1.00pm CL Darts Club 6.30pm SCR Bush Poets 7.00pm CL
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Library Open Art Group Computer Club Exercise Class Balance Group Snooker Club Mahjong Club Darts Club
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Library Open Art Group Computer Club Exercise Class Balance Group Snooker Club Mahjong Club Darts Club
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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 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
9.15am-12.15pm 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm CL 6.30pm JPS
FEDERAL ELECTION Voting 8.00am-6.00pm AUD Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC
Bentley Park Calendar of Events
September My events to note:
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Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC
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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
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 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC
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ABL2 Administration Building Level2 AC
Adie Court
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Art Room (Admin Building)
AUD Auditorium CC
Cultural Centre
CL
Coffee Lounge (2nd Floor Administration)
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Committee Room (Admin)
HR
Handicraft Room (Administration Building)
JPS
JP Stratton Centre
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Kingia Concourse
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Leisure Centre
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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
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Residents Advisory Council - Carolyn Wellstead If lack of complaints to the VRAC is any indication, we seem to be going through a period of being “content with our lot”, helped no doubt by the obvious activity of the painters and reticulation workers on site. Only downside of late has been the intrusion of unwelcome outsiders in the village – please do take your personal security very seriously.
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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 and we will do our best to provide an answer. Carolyn Wellstead Chairperson Cath Devereaux Vice Chairperson Tom Brazier Shirley Barnes Ken Sinclair John Jacobs
Ph 6250 0505 Ph 6250 0407 Ph 6250 Ph 6250 Ph 9361 Ph 6250
Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council
0496 0558 0131 0504
Bentley Park Diners Our outings for September 2013 are on Tuesdays 10th & 17th where we will be going to the Waterford Plaza, Karawara. You will have choice of the TEN TEN Chinese, The Hippo Bar & Grill or one of the many restaurants in the centre - Burger Edge, Curry Hut, Spoon (Taste of Asia), Dominos, Pasta Cup, Nandos & Golden Barley (Japanese). Take 1½ hours to enjoy your meal or walk around the centre before the bus returns to the Village. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to book drivers. Please contact Lorraine on 6250 0425. If not home please leave a message.
Bentley Park Social Club
the Committee will advise everyone in plenty of time. Now that Spring is upon us and the weather should be improving, maybe residents will also consider using the BBQ and adjoining area for neighbourly/family lunches, as this great facility seems quite lonely and unused at times, alto the Social Club uses it whenever possible!
Our August Concert drew a large crowd of residents who thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon of song from Adam Penn and ballroom dancing from a young couple, Leah and Riley, who had come to our event as new Champions from a competition they attended in South Perth earlier that day.
The Op. Shop is progressing well and there are now some new volunteers involved, therefore lightening the load on Beryl and her assistants. Summer clothing will be on the racks in the near future.
Did you know?
SwanCare has a vigorous refurbishment program at Bentley Park. Check out these photos of a one-bedroom town house recently refurbished in preparation for the arrival of a new resident.
Both the Paper Recyclers and the Can Recyclers recently took away a load from each venue, and the Committee says a very grateful thank you to all who assist in these endeavours. However, would all paper donors please ensure that there are no ‘glossies’ in the donated papers, and that the papers to be collected are not left in the rain, as they are no use and will not be taken away.
The audience was greatly appreciative and lavishly applauded the entertainers, with Gloria partnering Adam in some instances, so he did not dance alone all afternoon! Well done, Gloria. Numerous raffle prizes were drawn during the afternoon, which made some people very happy indeed.
I personally thank the volunteers who ensure the Social Club events occur and run efficiently, and to those who attend the scheduled events on a regular basis, as well as newcomers to the Village.
Spring Afternoon Tea on September 8th is our next event. However, you do need a ticket to enter, as we are only able to cater for a limited number. The October event may be different from previous advertising we distributed but
Thank you all for your continued support, Shirley Barnes President, Bentley Park Social Club
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SwanCare makes sure its units are modern and comfortable, as well as up-to-date in amenity, before new residents are handed the keys to their new home. The resident is then free to add the finishing touches to the unit with furniture and effects.
Stratton Luncheon/Concert
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Peter & Shirley 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. We have 4 Luncheon Concerts to finish the year:Friday 6th September – Bill Baine, Singer/Guitarists. (Still a few tickets left) Friday 4th October “Fancy That”, Singing Trio. Friday 1st November, Peter Williams, Singer/Guitarist, Comedy/Impressions.
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Friday 6th December, top vocalist Adam Penn – Christmas Special-Songs, carols, crackers and Christmas fare.
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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!!
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Club News 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 Don’t forget your Thursday night Bingo!! We welcome new players to join us in our nice warm Auditorium. Good prizes to be won on Bingo and our raffle basket is always a great favourite - tickets - 3 for $2!!!! Lucky numbers a $1 each!! Lots of fun for all!! Tea, coffee & biscuits for 50c!! Can’t do better than that!! 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. Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder 0459 540 921
B U S H POETS & YARN S P INNERS It is with happy pleasure that the Bush Poets & Yarnspinners have returned to their old venue at the Auditorium Bentley Park. Catch you on the monthly rounds, 1st Friday of each month at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Due to the Federal Election on the 7th September the Bush Poets meeting will be held on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Building. Nancy Coe
TAI CHI We meet Tuesdays at 5pm in the Auditorium. For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.
ART GROUP
DARTS CLUB
We had an excellent morning with Bob who demonstrated his painting techniques and his use of cool and warm colours to give his paintings such great appeal. He answered our questions and generously offered to give another demo. We will be taking up this offer on the near future.
Darts are on Monday and Friday at 6.30pm.
Remember that the village show is fast approaching. Please try to finish those paintings so that we have a good selection of art on display. Club mornings are Tuesday and Friday from 9-11 am in the art studio 2nd floor of the Administration Building. New members are always welcome. Sheila Barley, Secretary
POTTERY GROUP Our members are working hard at their ceramics and clay with the Bentley Park Show in mind.
Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group We met for the first time on Sunday 18th August. We are planning to meet monthly, probably on Sunday’s. Our first project is to meet with the Village gardeners and maintenance staff and discuss the existing plans for the common areas of the Village with an aim to work together to develop an overall plan to beautify the village gardens. Ellen Claire
The Snooker Players Association The Snooker Players Association is
The pottery is open every Monday between 9am and 11am should you wish to join the club or pay us a visit. We are situated in Allen Crt. next door to Kingia.
situated on the second (Social) floor of the
Ann Morris/Secretary
especially welcome ‘recently-moved-in’
Administration Building. Playing sessions are held Tuesday to Thursday from 1–3pm. New members are welcome and we would residents. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for many years, as the ‘old touch’ will
The Writing Group We are a group of like-minded residents interested in WRITING, READING or STORYTELLING.
soon come back! If you decide to join, the membership fee is only $10 per year and you pay 20c for each frame played. Think about it, come along, or give me a ring.
We now meet MONTHLY on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 9.00 am – 11.00 am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor, (Note Change – previously started at 9.30am).
Peter Brunt, President
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 just verbally relating a personal memory.
Digital Camera Classes
Every month we travel down someone’s Memory Lane where a million interesting ‘lifestories’ reside. Why not yours? No fees, no committees, no office-bearers, no pressure! Come and try us out, come for the friendly promise and, hopefully, you’ll stay for the rewards! Call 6250 0538, Brian Dale, for more details.
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Don Mabbott, President
Ph: 9355 4767
I am considering running a series of tutorial classes, starting in October this year, in the Committee Room, Administration Building (level 3). The most suitable time for me is 2.00pm every Wednesday starting 16th October 2013. If you would like to attend the classes please add your contact details to my form on the notice boards. Jim Hopson, Ph: 6250 0595
COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday
9 – 11am 9 – 11am
Thursday
9 – 11am 2 – 4pm
Friday
9 – 11am
Want to know how to understand your computer/laptop and it’s programs, emails, letter writing etc. then call in and have a chat with one of our facilitator’s, first lesson free. We are located on the 2nd floor 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 (am). Ken Thurtell – President Ph: 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder – Vice President Ph: 6250 0510
Theatre Go-ers Club Our Theatre group is open to all Bentley Park residents. There is no joining fee – just book a ticket! On Friday October 4th we visit a new venue for us at Harbour Theatre Fremantle to see:
A STING IN THE TALE
By Brian Clemens & Denis Spooner Two once successful crime writing playwrights are writing a block buster to pay off their mounting debts or are they fulfilling their full potential by plotting the perfect murder? The nagging wife is the ideal victim, especially as she is heavily insured. It all seems plausible until their secretary is mistakenly killed and a stage-struck detective appears on the scene. “It is a glorious spoof, a send up of almost every mystery thriller written for the stage with some wickedly witty lines”. Tickets at $26 each (cash with order) will go on sale at 8.15 am on Monday 2nd September inside the Stratton centre near the village shop. Tickets include bus pick up & return. The bus pick up will be 6.50pm. Co-Ordinator: Austin Gillanders 0412 786 669 Assisted by Joan Fenton email: bptgers@gmail.com
SCRABBLE CLUB Held every Thursday in the Stratton Centre at 1.30pm. New members welcome. Pam Urquhart
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
Undercroft Bowling Club CEO Graham Francis attended our A.G.M. and Chaired the Election of Officers for the coming year:PRESIDENT: Don Mabbott Vice President: Jack Grayson Secretary/Treasurer: Mary Gent Captain: Don Reid Committee: R Johnstone, A Tap, G Mabbott, M Stephens and E Smith. Graham complimented the Club on the way it is run – especially the fun we all have. He loves to visit and looks forward to the next time the Staff comes for a game. Rowethorpe players visited us on August 12th and we all enjoyed a really great time together. It is intended to make these visits to each other a permanent thing. Our next Great Day will be INTERNATIONAL DAY on August 24th. There will be GENERAL MEETING on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND (after the play for the day). The Agenda for the coming year has been drawn up and will be fine-tuned at this meeting. PLEASE attend if you can – Your presence is WELCOMED and your INPUT VALUED! It is very pleasing to see Betty Griggs and Judy Morley back on the mats!
Canasta Is held every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Bus pick up appox 6:15pm. $1.00 to play, & $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.
Handicraft All residents are welcome. To join us any Monday afternoon 1pm-3pm on the 2nd floor of Administration. Tea and biscuits free for 1st visit. 50cents each there after. 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. Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 18th September at 1:00pm sharp. Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810
Pony Canasta Now at the JP Stratton Centre every Wednesday from 1:00pm 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
However, we are sorry to farewell Thelma Brown who has moved to N.S.W.
Mahjong Club
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to our early Spring Virgos:
The Mahjong Club meets every Friday
Joyce Alexander, Val Fraser and Glen Warnes. A SPECIAL CHEERIO to those on the Sick List: Bob, Darrell, Dave, Frank, Gill and Marie. See you Down–Under!! Mary Gent, Secretary
Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Mah-Jong is played in the Administration building on the 2nd floor of the Coffee Lounge instead of the JP Stratton Centre. New players are always welcome and we will teach you the rules of the game. Maureen Thompson, Ph: 9472 7967
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Community Noticeboard
WANTED e e SwanMobile Drivers
SwanMobile Availability Bookings: 6250 0023
Volunteer Drivers are urgently required for the SwanMobile service at Bentley Park.
MONDAY – FRIDAY
9am - 4pm
SATURDAY
9am - 12 noon
Girl Guides Association Western Australia Inc For more information please contact Nancy Brazier on 6250 0496 or email tomnanb@bentleyparkestate.com.au
The SwanMobile is a vital service for transporting residents around the village. If you feel that you can contribute your time to helping out then please contact Karen Parker who will be more than happy to arrange for your training and can answer any of your concerns or queries.
Call Karen Parker on 6250 0010
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