Tidings October 13 by SwanCare

Well done Fre ma ntle Dockers on your great achieve ment this year!

October 2013 swancare resident newsletter Across My Desk CEO’s Report Two major highlights spring to mind as we take a look back at September, the first was the election and the emergence of a coalition victory, and second, was the football finals and the fantastic achievement of our WA based Fremantle Dockers. This article is being put to paper before the grand final so all I can say is that I hope that the results went the right way for you. This month I would like to provide you with an update of the immediate reaction to the new liberal coalition government and also provide you with a general update of developments that are happening in and around our wonderful community.

Political Update With the election now done and dusted the Aged Care sector has general cause for optimism even despite the knowledge that Aged Care will be without its own Minister. The initial good news is that the Coalition Government has immediately foreshadowed a peeling back of the Workforce Supplement to ensure that funding for wages growth will not be excised from operational revenue, and that entitlement to the supplement does not need to be tied to a union based EBA. Improved wages is a really important and key factor in helping us to retain and attract suitable staff to work in the Aged Care and Retirement Living sector. The news that we won’t have to surrender operational funding to help pay for increased wages and improved conditions is great news and is a positive initiative. Naturally the detail of the Coalition’s revised Wages Supplement still need to be unveiled, but the consensus from the sector is that this approach will receive far great acceptance and support.

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

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The other good news is that the Coalition has made a commitment to reduce red tape within the Aged Care bureaucracy and has also agreed to the injection of a $200 million investment into dementia research, an area that is in need of support and indeed will become a major part of the service offerings for aged care providers into the future. In terms of the lack of a dedicated Minister, this news was initially met with a negative response by the sector, however, once the detail of the new ministry was digested, there has been some softening of this negative stance and the feeling now is that the alignment of Aged Care within the portfolio of Social Services may in fact bring greater benefits and heighten the awareness and challenges of the aged sector and send a message to the broader community that aged services is far more than just healthcare and plays an increasingly significant role in the social and economic fabric of Australia. Further it has been argued that having Aged Care within the same portfolio as Disability Services will bring a strengthening of the relationship between these two essential and often complementary services. This repositioning of Aged Services, due to the alignment with Disability Services, may also foreshadow a move towards having Aged Care operate under an entitlement system (similar to the National Disabilities Insurance Scheme) and move away from the current restrictive rationing system. Hopefully these promises by the Coalition are not just words and that they will follow through and deliver these much needed changes to help ensure that our Aged Care and support services sector is sustainable and viable for not only the current clientele but also for many future generations of Australians.

Development Update – Stage 5A By now you should all be aware that the next major development on the Bentley Park site, referred to as Stage 5A will be undertaken on that land situated on the corner of Jarrah Road and Adie Court, and will run along Adie

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Court to just South of Gordon Way and head back to Graham Crescent. Since the last Tidings, there has been a number of planning and scoping meetings with the architects designed at gaining a more detailed understanding of the project and formulate conceptual ideas with regards to such things as building height, density, orientation, location, generic design elements and likely product mix. A site survey has also been undertaken and this has provided relevant information to assist with design opportunities, physical orientation and staging opportunities. The next step in the process is to engage in high level discussions with the Town of Victoria Park to explore these building height opportunities, access arrangements to the site and council planning guidelines that may need to be considered. Once this feedback from Council is received the architects will produce a more detailed concept, and this will then be able to be “price checked” by the Quantity Surveyor. Whilst a lot of planning work is being undertaken it is important to note that we are still some way from commencing any specific detailed design.

Development Update – Australind Rise Work has commenced on the completion of the remaining 5 units that were left at what we call “white set” stage. This will bring to completion the first 21 units which effectively signals the completion of Stage 2. In total we now have 9 units sold or under offer, and 12 unoccupied (5 being the white set ones). The other significant development at Australind is the second stage of the Community Centre, and work is being undertaken behind the scenes with regards to the finalisation of the plans for this development and, subject to approvals from Council, we are hopeful that construction work will be able to start on this project within the next few months. Continued Page 3

Inside this issue > Village News - pg 4 SwanCare Group Charity Golf Day - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary - 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 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) The Community efforts at Australind are being focussed around planning for the major open day in November and this event will also tie in with news regarding the commencement of the next stage of the Community Facility.

Community Events There has been a great deal of community activity during the last month, some of the major highlights being:-

SwanCare Charity Golf Day Once again a very successful event and well patronised. This year we had a p re Grou record entries (21 SwanCa f Day 2013 ol Charity G teams), and raised a net amount of $15,149.00, which is another record. This money, as has been the case in the past, will be used to assist with providing (or contributing to) a worthwhile community asset. At the time of writing the actual use for the money has not as yet been determined, but this decision will be made in the not too distant future.

Stay On Your Feet Day An initiative of our Allied Health and Diversional Therapies team. This event, held in the auditorium promoted resident well-being and promoted lifestyle activities centred around the theme of “Staying on your Feet”. It is part of the falls prevention strategy that plays a significant part in our care planning and activities of daily lifestyle. The event involved external stakeholders including physios, podiatrists, wellness groups and involved residents not only from Bentley Park, but also from Rowethorpe, and very importantly we were able to involve residents from our own Care Facilities of Waminda, Kingia and Tandara.

CEO’s Coffee Club This bi-monthly event is gathering momentum and residents have thoroughly enjoyed this experience of networking with a new mix of fellow residents and also having the opportunity to chat one-one with the CEO and other SwanCare support staff in a relaxed and casual environment. Keep your eyes and ears opened for future dates for this event.

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Gardening Task Force An initiative borne out of a desire to garden has seen the formation of the Volunteer

Gardening Task Force. Essentially a group of residents have bandied together under the guidance of our contract gardeners and will undertake gardening support activities in various sections of the Bentley Village. Their work will be controlled and monitored and always will be under the direction of our contracted gardening team.

Resident Laundries I would like to remind residents that in the interests of good neighbour relations can they please keep laundry areas neat and clean and follow correct laundry etiquette. • Laundries should only be used between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8.30am and 6pm Sunday. • Please clean the filters after using.

ToVP Mayoral Morning Tea

• Laundries are for the use of residents only.

Mayor Trevor Vaughan once again hosted his annual morning tea with residents of Bentley Park and as always this was well received by members of our community. Trevor is a great supporter of SwanCare Group and we always appreciate and look forward to his open and honest communications of the various activities and undertakings that the Council are doing within the Town of Victoria Park.

• Dryers should only be used on wet days and try to use them when there is a full load.

Kingia / Tandara Auxiliary – Spring Fashion Lunch A very well run and coordinated luncheon was held during September by the Kingia / Tandara Auxiliary. This well patronised and highly enjoyable event featured our own crop of stunning residents modelling the latest in spring fashions kindly supplied by Kimbos of Como.

General Bits and Bobs To round of this months article I have the following general items to conclude with:-

• Use timers on dryers so that they aren’t left running for hours on end.

Storage Areas Where communal storage areas are provided for residents, it is the residents responsibility to keep these areas neat and tidy. Please assist your neighbours by keeping any items in storage packed neatly and clearly marked.

Special Birthday Wishes As part of the lead up to the Federal election we had a visit from The Honourable Steve Irons, our Federal Member for Swan, and Deputy Leader for the Liberal Party The Honourable Julie Bishop. It was a pleasure to have both Steve and Julie visit SwanCare Group, and it was very fitting that whilst they were here they took time to make a special presentation and send their congratulatory wishes to Mrs Hobbs on her 102nd birthday which she celebrated in fine style on the 31st August.

CACP’s All 20 of our Community Aged Care Packages are active, and we have established a solid wait list for the provision of this service to our village residents. As from July A SwanCare Group Service 2013 the name of Care Packages has changed to either Level 1, 2, 3 or 4. Level 1 was previously referred to as HACC (Home and Community Services), Level 2 CACP (Community Aged Care Packages) Level 3 EACH (Extended Aged Care in the Home) and Level 4 EACH-D (Dementia element added). Our packages are all Level 2.

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It is worth noting that our fabulous carers have all been carefully chosen because of their experience and caring nature and the fact that they are all very focused on ensuring that we provide the best service and care for our residents. At times Community Care can be quite demanding and challenging and I would just like to take this opportunity to thank not only our carers for the great job that they do but also thank our residents for treating their carers with kindness and respect, it is greatly appreciated.

Julian Keys (SwanCare Group Chairman), Steve Irons, Mrs Hobbs, Julie Bishop & Graham Francis

Swan Village Bowling Club – AGM I attended and presided over the Annual AGM of the Swan Village Bowling Club during the month and was very impressed with the efforts of this group in maintaining and managing what is one of the major activity clubs within the Bentley Park Community. I was pleased to announce the new committee for 2013/14 and congratulated the following people in taking on the office bearer roles for another year, Tony Ryder - President, Tom Brazier - Vice President, Lloyd Jones – Treasurer and Barry Williams – Secretary. That’s all for this month, see you around the Village …. Graham Francis - CEO

Bus Shelters - Adie Court

Village News Bentley Park - Rowethorpe Bentley Park Show SATURDAY 26TH & Sunday 27th OCTOBER Open 10am - 3pm both days. There are boxes at Admin and the Village Store for you to place your entry forms and money into – 50c for each entry on your form. If you need any extra forms just let me know. It’s not too late to start working on whatever you wish to contribute to our display – the more the merrier. We will be selling raffle tickets ($1 each) at the Village Store on the mornings of

The Delegates of neighbourhood watch would once again like to remind all our villagers about security, please remember to secure your doors and windows when you leave your home even if it is only to put out the rubbish or go to the laundry. Just recently I was walking home through Bollig Gardens at 8.45 when to my surprise one resident was sitting outside her house alone, lights on throughout the house, if I had been a undesirable I could easily have attacked and robbed her. So please think very carefully about security. If you are unsure about anyone please ring Security on 62500020 day or night. Tony Ryder, Co-ordinator

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October. Closing date for entries: Wednesday 16th October (No late entries will be accepted). Art only exhibits to be delivered in person

Library News Congratulations must go to Gwen Worrell for winning the $20 gift voucher, just for using the Village Library. This month is your last chance to be in the draw for picking up a voucher from this very successful campaign.

to Auditorium: Thursday 24th Oct 9.30am – 11am. All other exhibits to be delivered in person to Auditorium: Friday 25th Oct 9.30am – noon. Official Opening 11.30am Saturday. Raffle Drawn 12noon Sunday. Devonshire Teas available 10am – 2pm both days. Sausage Sizzle available 11am – 1.30pm both days. SPOT PRIZES RIGHT THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND! Our extremely generous Swanmobile drivers will be offering a service to you on both days. Saturday am: Normal service until 12 noon. Saturday pm until 3pm (ONLY for transport to and from the Auditorium). Sunday 10am – 3.30pm (ONLY for transport to and from the Auditorium). Enough of the rules and regulations! Just come along to YOUR SHOW and HAVE FUN. ANOTHER GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR UNBELIEVABLE HELP AND SUPPORT! If you have any queries at all about the Show or your entries please give me a ring and I’ll do my best to help you. KEEP SMILING Cath Devereaux

Coordinator Ph. 6250 0407

The library has been able to, with a generous donation from the Social Club/Op Shop purchase so far twenty two large print books for our library, with more on the way. These are in the progress of being processed for the shelves. A list will appear on the White Board in the library, when they are on the shelves. Is anyone out there interested in starting a book club? I was thinking of an “OPEN BOOKCLUB” where everyone reads the same book and then get together to discuss it. If so, please send me your names and contact number, and if we can find someone to run it, the club will be welcome to use the library from 1pm to 2:30pm on either Monday or Friday. I will do my best to secure copies, for readers unable to get their own....please check the libraries first. If anyone else has any ideas that the library can help with, please come in and see me. I thought some residents may be interested in the following:The Town of Victoria Park wishes to acknowledge long term residents living in Victoria Park/Bentley by holding an Early Settler’s morning tea in November for residents who have lived in the area for over fifty years. I have brochures in the Village library for anyone who is interested. Yours in books Penny, Bentley Park Librarian

I have been speaking to residents regarding the new bus shelters and seating on Adie Court and they expressed concern about the orientation of seating and the permeability of the shelter screening. I am committed to ensuring that residents have in place safe and secure public transport infrastructure that not only suit their needs but also enhances the overall amenity and presentation of the area. In relation to the seats, they were installed in Adie Court initially as a temporary measure whilst the hardstands and shelters were being replaced back in June 2013. Residents requested these seats remain however they are orientated in a way that has caused some concern. I have spoken to our Street Improvement Staff who have advised that over the next two (2) weeks, they will ensure that the seats are all placed parallel and facing the roadway as residents have requested that they remain on-site permanently. In relation to the installation of the mesh on the bus shelter side panels, staff will also assess the need to modify them so that it provides better weather proofing for patrons. Would you please circulate this notice to people in the village and I will keep you informed of the progress. Please contact me should you require additional information or would like to discuss this matter. If there are any other matters you would like me to raise with our staff please let me know and I will follow them up. Thank you. Yours faithfully Cr David Ashton Councillor – Jarrah Ward Town of Victoria Park

Joining Our Community Our community extends a warm welcome to Mr Ken & Mrs Yvonne Power and Mrs Florence Dymock.

November Tidings Please note the November edition of Tidings will be distributed a little late due to our graphic designer going on leave. We hope to have Tidings in your letterbox on or around the 6th November and apologise for any inconvenience.

swancare group charity golf day 2013 breaks all records! Record #1: $15,149.51 net raised Record #2: 21 teams registered to play Record #3: 12 Hole Sponsors Record #4: 6 ‘newbie teams’ (registered for the first time) Record #5: 84 players We take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the SwanCare Group Charity Golf Day 2013. The event raised just over $15,000 taking the grand total raised in the since years since inception to just short of $70,000. Without the tremendous support of our major sponsor, BGC, we would not be able to host the event, so our sincere thanks for your continued support. It is with great pleasure that we announce and congratulate the team from Carpet Call - SwanCare Group Charity Golf Day 2013 Champions!

Final on course results for the day: TEAM

SCORE

POSTION

Carpet Call

53.75

1st

Westpac Healthcare

54.375

2nd

Fleet West

55.625

3rd

Structerre Consulting Engineers

55.75

4th

Programmed Property Services

5th

57.75

6th

7th

58.75

8th

Prestige Property Maintenance

9th

Sanwell/Knowles

10th

Cooch Creative

11th

Thyssenkrupp Elevators

60.5

12th

Total Security Systems

60.625

13th

New Direction Painting Service

61.25

14th

BGC

62.25

15th

Silver Thomas Hanly

64.125

16th

City Toyota

64.25

17th

Perrott Painting

64.875

18th

Wilson Security

19th

73.75

20th

Thompson Surveying Consultants JLT/ACE Precision Ceilings (2012 Champions)

Bentley Park Residents KONE

….and a big thank you to the organisations that sponsored prizes and made generous donations to the SwanCare Group Charity Golf Day 2013. Your support is very much valued and appreciated. Total Project Management ACE Insurance Grant Thornton JLT Insurance Vision Developments MIRUS Programmed Property Services Electrical Distributors Bunzl St James Newstart Pharmacy Hartmann ACCO Air Conditioning City Toyota Jane Brook Wines Hisco D’Orsogna Wilsons Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club IFAP Drummond Golf, Cannington Unfortunately there were no “Oh what a feeling!’ cries on the day but we thank City Toyota for once again sponsoring the Hole-In-One competition.

Thank you also to the SwanCare Group Charity Golf Day 2013 Hole Sponsors:

Finally, we thank the team at Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club for always ensuring that the course is in perfect condition for our event and for all of their assistance with organising of the event. Proceeds from the SwanCare Group Charity Golf Days contribute to worthwhile community assets for the residents of Bentley Park. We will let you know in due course what this year’s funds have been spent on but in the meantime, thank you again, we look forward to welcoming your support in 2014!

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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm General Exercise Group 8.45am RSC Pottery Group 9.00am PGS Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

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

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)

BENTLEY PARK SHOW 10:00 – 3:30pm AUD 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 8.45am 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 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 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 Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC 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

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi Chi 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 Tai Chi 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 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 Stretch & Balance 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 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

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2 Stretch & Balance 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 Op Shop Open Stretch & Balance Computer Club Snooker Club Swan Bowling Club Canasta

Library Open Op Shop Open Stretch & Balance Computer Club Snooker Club Pony Canasta Swan Bowling Club Canasta

9.15am-12.15pm 8.30am-12.00pm 9.00am RSC 9.15am ABL2 1.00pm SCR 1.15pm OBC 6.30pm JPS

9.15am-12.15pm 8.30am-12.00pm 9.00am RSC 9.15am ABL2 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.15pm OBC 6.30pm JPS

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General Exercise Group Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Group Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy Computer Club

General Exercise Group Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Group Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Computer Club Hydrotherapy Bingo

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

8.45am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 10.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.30pm JPS 1.30pm MSHP 2.00pm ABL2 2.30pm MSHP 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

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

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 9:30am ABL2 11.00am RAC 11:30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm CL 6.30pm SCR 7.00pm CL

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

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

October 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 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Bentley Park Social Club Sausage Sizzle 2pm JPS

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

BENTLEY PARK SHOW 10:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30pm AUD Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

October

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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Administration Building

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Drummond Way Apartments 11am & 3pm Grocery Store

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Mavis Cleaver Court

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Medical Centre

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Plantation Apartments

11am & 3pm

Richard Cleaver Lodge

11am & 3pm

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Saturday

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Sunday

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Residents Advisory Council - Carolyn Wellstead

I would like to remind residents that elections to the VRAC will be held in November and three council members have resigned their positions. They can, of course, nominate for re-election but we encourage other residents to also nominate, as new blood on any council is desirable from time to time. As members of the council, one gets to meet with management each month and thereby gain a broader knowledge of how our village operates. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

also are able to attend SwanCare Board meetings, a privilege that the VRAC values highly. These positions are also elected on an annual basis, so if you feel you would like to get more involved with the council, please do “put your hat in the ring”, so to speak. 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

Ph 6250 0505

Cath Devereaux Vice Chairperson

Ph 6250 0407

Tom Brazier

Ph 6250 0496

Shirley Barnes

Ph 6250 0558

Ken Sinclair

Ph 9361 0131

John Jacobs

Ph 6250 0504

Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council

Bentley Park Social Club

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The Spring Afternoon Tea in September was a really lovely afternoon, with good food and everyone enjoying the company. A short ‘sing-a-long’ accompanied by Laurie on piano was well received, as were the raffles and spot prizes.

kept things up and running over the last few weeks. Another load of Newspapers is to be moved in the next few days and thank you to the stalwarts who attend the Paper Shed in all weathers, to keep the bundling-up under control.

Our next event is a ‘Family Sausage Sizzle’ on Saturday, 19th October in the BBQ area. While it is at no cost to attendees, to assist with the catering we request that residents expecting to attend, please visit the Administration Lobby on Monday, 7th October between 8.30am – 10.00am to provide a family name and the expected number of family members likely to be present. Sausages and buns, salads and sauces will be available on the day but please BYO other items. The Gumnut Stompers will entertain you and there will be raffles.

A final item to bring to your attention this month is the Villager of the Year Awards. This year we are putting notices on all the usual notice boards with a supply of Nomination Forms, which will be replenished as necessary, for your convenience. Please return your completed forms to Administration prior to Thursday October 31st, for judging during November and awarding on International Volunteers’ Day, here in the Village on December 5th, 2013.

The Op Shop is still prospering, but Beryl is slowly recovering from an accident, and we send both her and Terry our best wishes and hope to see you about again very soon. Our thanks to the volunteer staff who have

Best wishes to all. Shirley Barnes President, Bentley Park Social Club

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Our outing for October 2013 on Tuesday 8th & 15th October 2013, this month we will be going to the Kardy Tavern, Kardinya, for a 2 course meal for about $25 (at present I am still waiting for the menu). 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. If not home please leave a message.

Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary The Spring Lunch held on September 5 was again a wonderful success!! We all had a great time with great food, wonderful atmosphere, good friends and of course the wonderful fashion show!! Our very own models showed of the outfits to perfection and seemed to enjoy the “red” sorry “Green” carpet walk so wonderfully supplied by our maintenance guys! Thanks so much for your assistance with the setting up for the afternoon!! It was great to see so many coming along dressed for our “Fashion over the years theme”. Thanks also to our lunch committee for all their very hard work and organisation, it was all beautifully done. Our guests, Graham, Julie, Karen & Ronnie all seemed to enjoy the afternoon & we wish to thank them for coming along and joining in the festivities. Graham & Julie judged our fashion competition. Thank you both. Keep an eye out for the flyer announcing our October meeting when we will have the Dingo association visiting us. See you soon, Carol Greenaway, President

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Stratton Luncheon/Concert 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 3 Luncheon Concerts to finish the year:Friday 4th October “Fancy That”, Singing Trio. Friday 1st November, Peter Williams, Singer/Guitarist, Cmedy/Impressions.

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Friday 6th December, top vocalist Adam Penn – Christmas Special-Songs, carols, crackers and Christmas fare. 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.

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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. Nancy Coe

Swan Village Bowling Club This month has passed so quickly for me if it hadn’t been for Ronnie reminding me there would not have been a report. As our year came to an end in September, not much was arranged, no Trophy games, also the weather has not helped. The only event was our outing to the Café on the Dam, which was once again a success, thanks Hazel. On the 12th of September we held our AGM our Patron Graham Francis acted as returning officer, he had a very easy job as all the committee except Maureen, were re-elected, her place was taken by Joy, welcome to the committee. Thank you Graham, for your time, and most welcome remarks about our club, and committee. The good news is our next Trophy day is on the 25th September and Graham is going to play in one of the teams wouldn’t it be great if he was in the winning team. The club has another new member this year, welcome to Ken Godsmark, he will certainly be a great asset to our bowling teams when playing the Undercroft. I have arranged a trip to Dwellingup, we are going to have a dinner on the train, and as it is quite expensive it was open to anyone, but it is mainly the bowlers who are going, we will be leaving here at 5pm and returning approx. midnight so I hope we all have late night passes. The next committee meeting is to be held on Thursday November 21st. Enjoy your bowling Tony Ryder, President

ART GROUP Our monthly viewing of Art videos is proving

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

very popular so keep watching the notice board for the next one. We are hoping to arrange an outing to a local park to do some sketching and painting when the weather improves. Club mornings are Tuesday and Friday from 9-11 am in the art studio on the 2nd floor of

DARTS CLUB

the Administration Building. New members are always welcome.

Darts are on Monday and Friday at 6.30pm. Don Mabbott, President

Sheila Barley, Secretary

POTTERY GROUP The pottery is open every Monday between 9am and 11am. Residents are welcome to pay us a visit or to join our happy group! If you are new to pottery, assistance to get you started will be available, so why not “give it a go”. We are situated in Allen Ct next door to Kingia. Ann Morris/Secretary

The Snooker Players Association The Snooker Players Association is situated on the second (Social) floor of the Administration Building. Playing sessions are held Tuesday to Thursday 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 $10 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

Digital Camera Classes Starting on Wednesday 16th October at 2pm in the Committee Room, Administration Building (level 3). Would you like to improve your photography & learn a few more secrets on how your compact digital camera works? Then you are invited to add your name to the list in the entrance hall at the Admin centre and come along on Wednesdays at 2.00pm where I am offering to help you. The programme will be as follows;Oct 16 - Introduction to 15 helpful tips Oct 23 - Portraits Oct 30 - Flowers Nov 6 - Outing Nov 13 - Self Portrait Nov 20 - Landscapes Nov 27 - Outing Dec 4 - Videos & Review If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call on 6250 0595. Jim Hopson

Handicraft All residents are welcome. To join us any Monday afternoon 1pm-3pm on the 2nd floor of Administration. Tea and biscuits free for first visit. 50 cents each thereafter. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday

9 – 11am 9 – 11am

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 are in attendance at the above times to assist you. 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 morning. Ken Thurtell, President Ph: 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder, Vice President Ph: 6250 0510

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Theatre Go-ers Club

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

Bookings open in October for three upcoming productions.

Undercroft Bowling Club Our International Fun Day was again a great success. After a long drought, the AFRICAN LIONS were triumphant, with the Aussies, Poms and Scots left far behind. This month, we visited Serpentine On the Dam for a Club lunch. Good Food, great company and even the weather was kind to us. Our next outing will be our Pre-Christmas meal at “The Pines”. Please note the date: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26. Make sure you let us have your name early, so you do not miss out. This is always a wonderful meal and greatly enjoyed by everyone.

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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

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.

to Bob Thorp and it is great to see him out and about again. Cheero to Irene Metcalf and Frank Fraser – hope you both feel better soon.

Remember:

The rain might fall, the heavens thunderWe still play bowls, ‘cos we’re down under!! Mary Gent, Secretary

On Monday 7th October at 0815am & 2pm inside the Stratton Centre near the village shop, tickets (cash with order) go on sale to see two shows viz: “CINDERELLA” at the Marloo Theatre Greenmount on Friday 8th November at the early time of 7.30pm. Bus pick up 6.20pm. Tickets at $24 each include bus pick up and return, sherry/port/juice on arrival. Tea/coffee will be on sale in the Interval. TIVOLI XMAS MUSIC HALL at Applecross on Fri 6th December at 8pm. Tickets have already gone on sale to regular theatre goers and are $20 each. They include bus pick up 7.10pm & return, ¼ chicken & chips in the interval with serve yourself tea/coffee all evening. BYO. Always a good evening. At the time of going to press there are 18 tickets remaining. On Monday 21st October at 0815am & 2pm inside the Stratton Centre near the village shop tickets at $22 each (cash with order) go on sale to see “PARDON ME PRIME MINISTER” at the Garrick Theatre Guildford. The UK Prime Minister and his Chancellor are preparing a severely puritanical budget, taxing amusements such as, bingo, gambling, nightclubs. However shocks are in store! Tickets include bus pick up 6.50pm & return, sherry/port/juice on arrival & free tea/coffee in the Interval.

The Writing Group

Co-ordinator: Austin Gillanders Ph: 0412 786 669. Assisted by Joan Fenton email: bptgers@gmail.com

We are a group of like-minded residents interested in WRITING, READING or STORYTELLING. We now meet MONTHLY on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 9.00am – 11.00am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor, (Note Change – previously started at 9.30am).

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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.

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Every month we travel down someone’s Memory Lane where a million interesting ‘life-stories’ reside. Why not yours?

Games are played in the Auditorium every Wednesday. Socialising from 1:00pm so games can start promptly at 1:30pm. New members always welcome.

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!

Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810

Call 6250 0538, Brian Dale, for more details.

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: 947 25097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106

Mahjong Club The Mahjong Club meets every Friday 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

Community Noticeboard

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Reminder: Do not provide anyone with any of your personal information unless you are able to verify their identity. NEVER send cash money or cheques to anyone you are unfamiliar with. Administration are always available to assist you if you are ever in doubt about an article, a phone call, a document, etc. If you are in doubt about the validity of something, it’s better to ask for assistance to check the information than to be scammed.

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