Tidings April 2014 by SwanCare

April 2014 swancare resident newsletter Across My Desk CEO’s Report Let’s kick of this month with the news that we have all been eager to receive being the outcome of the SwanCare Group’s Supreme Court challenge regarding the removal of the memorial off the Carlisle land.

The Supreme Court verdict goes SwanCare Group’s way. It was welcome relief for all concerned to be finally advised that the Supreme Court has moved in favour of SwanCare Group’s application to have the memorial removed off the Carlisle land. This decision now paves the way for the sale of the Carlisle units to progress. This process has been a drawn out one for all concerned, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks for all those who have assisted during this time and have shown patience and continued support to SwanCare Group. This verdict by the court

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CEO’s Coffee Club Join the CEO for a morning coffee and cake on Friday 11th April. Meet at 9.45am in the foyer at Admin, bus will leave at 10am, returning at approx. 11.30am. To secure your seat contact Karen on 6250 0010 – limited numbers so get in quick!

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

0413 388 650

is a victory for common sense and in some ways a triumph over legislative bureaucracy.

Do you have an interesting “life-story” to share … As part of our continued promotion of SwanCare Group and letting the broader community learn a bit more about the special people that make up our community, you will each be receiving a questionnaire in the next few weeks seeking out any special interest life-stories that you might like to share about yourself. Your contribution is purely voluntary, and we will work closely with you before any information is published. Our specialist public relations consultants will oversee the production of the stories and you can be assured that the end result will be a very professional publication. The sort of things we are looking for are very broad, we just simply want to cast a net and see what interesting stories we have within our very own community. For example, stories about years gone by, upcoming special birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, reunions, travel plans etc. Is there a personal story or special achievement that you might like to share? Have you endured any special challenges, overcome certain adversities, devoted time to special events, charities or note-worthy organisations? The list is really endless, and as mentioned participation is purely voluntary. I also must stress that not all stories will be published, and if your story is chosen for publication you will be informed well in advance.

It’s that time again …. Resident Survey Time Yes, it’s time for our biennial survey of our retirement village residents. Can you believe that it has been nearly two years since the last survey? The survey is a very vital piece of information that we use to assist with our longer term strategic planning and is also an extremely important feedback tool that we use to assess our own performance and see what areas we can improve on. The survey looks at 6 key areas of our operations being administration services, complaints handling,

Bentley Park Social Club Quiz Night - 12th April

resident support services, recreation and lifestyle activities, maintenance support services, and building and development activities. In addition, the survey also seeks out your thoughts on what new or improved facilities, services or events you might want to see introduced into the Community. Please note that participation is purely voluntary, but we have traditionally received a very good response to the resident survey and we do hope that this tradition will continue.

Media Communications Our arrangement with Shine Communications continues to work extremely well and is providing very good media exposure and positive messaging and stories about SwanCare Group.

During March we received excellent coverage in the West Australian Real Estate section with a full page spread promoting our “Live for Free” initiative. Those who saw the article witnessed a fabulous photo of our CFO Garry Black alongside our very own, and very photogenic Fitzy Taylor. This was a fabulous article about a terrific initiative and highlights the wonderful culture of SwanCare Group as an organisation that truly cares about actually giving back to its residents. For a copy of the article please ask at SwanCare Reception. On the subject of media and news stories we have also just released another media article featuring one of our residents, Judy McIntosh, who makes dolls for the Uthando Project. Continued Page 3

Inside this issue > Village News - pg 4 Bentley Park Social Club - pg 5 Meet the Finance Team - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 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

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Tidings Newsletter is a monthly publication produced and printed on behalf of the residents at Bentley Park, a SwanCare Group community.

Material deadline for advertising is the 20th of the month preceding each monthly edition.

To book display or lineage advertising or for information regarding rates please contact SwanCare Group on 6250 0000.

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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 in 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 Uthando Project is a Perth-based grassroots collective of sewing and knitting enthusiasts who began creating handmade dolls for children affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region. The project has been in operation since 2004. This article is again a wonderful story and highlights SwanCare Group as an organisation that promotes and supports its residents, in this case Judy, to enrich their own lives through fruitful volunteering activities. Some general snippets and information…

Website Launch The new SwanCare Group website underwent a soft scale launch during March, and the feedback to date has been very positive and encouraging, particularly in regards to the video component. A big thank you to all residents that took part in the video shoots. Without your help this wouldn’t be the success that it is. The website is a continual development

Comings and Goings

Harmony Day

During March we welcomed Sharon Lane to the administrative support team and wish her all the very best in her new role with us. Sharon has settled in very well, and many residents may have already seen Sharon helping out at the front desk. Please make her feel welcome.

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s diversity by acknowledging the different cultures within our country. SwanCare Group celebrated this occasion with BBQ lunches at Waminda, Tandara and Kingia Care Facilites. Residents, family and staff wore orange and traditional dress as the Southern Cross Bushband entertained with Australian music.

On a sad note, we will be saying farewell to Mark Flores, our Manager of Kingia and Tandara Care Facilities. Mark will be finishing up early April, and is planning on taking a well-earned break from Aged Care before he sets his sights on the next stage of his life, and working career. Mark has been a wonderful manager at Kingia and Tandara, and has introduced a strong caring culture with a real positive focus on resident care, enrichment and well-being. We wish Mark all the very best in his future endeavours and sincerely thank him for the contribution that he has made to SwanCare Group. As they say, one door closes and another opens, and this is the case for Jovy Tesani, who has been promoted to be Mark’s successor as the new Manager of Kingia and Tandara. Jovy, has been with us for some time now, and will be able to slot right into the Manager’s role and will continue with driving the continued success that we are experiencing within our care facility operations. We congratulate Jovy and wish her the greatest of success on this wellearned appointment. And finally two special notices …..

Elizabeth (Betty) Brown

process with further improvements and enhancements to be introduced over the next few months as part of the on-going rollout. Please try and find the time to check it out and provide us with any feedback.

Stage 5A We are still progressing through the Development Application process, with all documentation lodged with the Town of Victoria Park by the end of March. Feedback from the Town leading up to the lodgement has been positive and we don’t expect any delays outside of the normal processing timeframe for this application.

Australind Rise Work is still progressing on the design and layout of the pool and the associated support infrastructure for the second stage of the Community Centre. The inquiry activity from prospective new residents is still very good and is being driven by word of mouth from existing residents coupled with the knowledge that the community centre extensions are progressing.

16.06.1934 – 09.02.2014 Farewell to the longest residing resident at Tandara. On behalf of the Board, Management, staff and residents of SwanCare Group we express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Brown on her recent passing. Betty had resided at Tandara Care Facility for 28 years, having moved in on the 12th March 1986. Betty will fondly be remembered as a lady who loved to play cards, with a deck never far from reach. RIP Betty

Albert Porges 03.06.1938 – 04.03.2014 Ex-Board Member Condolences to the Porges family on the passing of Albert, past Board Member, Swan Cottage Homes 1990 - 2000. From the Board, Management, staff and residents SwanCare Group. That’s it for this month, see you around the village. Graham Francis CEO, SwanCare Group

Joining Our Community

Village News Lift Works On Monday 14th April the Number 2 lift in the Administration Building will be going through the process of being upgraded. These works will take approximately four weeks and the lift will not be able to be used during this period. This lift services all five levels of the building and will affect residents who live in the top floor apartments. Arrangements for these residents have already been made. It will also affect those who use the basement car park. Lift Number 1 lift will still be in use. This lift services the ground, first and second floors only. We apologise for any inconvenience and ask for your patience during this period. Mick Harrison Buildings & Facilities Manager

Our community extends a warm welcome to Mrs Marie Dyke, Mrs Mary Starnes and Mr Christopher Simms. Please help them feel very welcome.

Bentley Park Show We are thrilled to have John Morris join our Show Committee. Already his input has been very helpful and it will be wonderful to have a ‘Man’s point of view’ to balance our discussions. Our March committee meeting was extremely busy and we managed to finalise the main components of the Schedule. I can tell you that we have included 3 new items in the ‘Pot Plant’ section: 1. A pot of Herbs; 2. A pot of Succulents and /or Cacti; 3. Mini Garden. Some of you will remember the Mini Garden Kath Hudson entered last year and we were so impressed we decided to have a separate category for it this year.

Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group

Please complete a form available from Administration with your contact details and a description of the work you need to have done. One of our group will contact you and we will come and visit you, so that you can explain what you need in person.

April 13th - All About Bulbs – Discussion lead by group members. May 18th - Focus On Native Plants – Guest Speaker TBC June 15th - The Volunteer group is available to assist any residents who would like help with weeding or tidying their garden. Please forward all requests through SwanCare Administration using the Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group Volunteer request form available at Administration Reception. Ellen Clair

Personal Alert Pendant

Mobile Alert are offering Seniors Card holders the opportunity to purchase a Mobile-Alert pendant. The WA Government are currently offering a $200 rebate on personal safety devices and you have the opportunity to obtain the pendant at no charge. For more information collect a flyer from SwanCare Administration or visit www.mobile-alert.com.au

As I have said before, there are no other major changes and so, for now, you can use last year’s Schedule as a guide to begin work on your entries, if you haven’t already done so. KEEP SMILING Cath Devereaux (Coordinator) Ph. 6250 0407

FOCUS GROUP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

There is a small group of volunteers who are willing to assist residents with occasional weeding and watering of their gardens.

If you are going away and your neighbours are unable to water your garden, we may be able to assist. You will need to give us at least a week’s notice so that you can show us which plants to be watered and which hose to use.

For anyone who is not sure what that is, it is a bowl, dish, or similar, with soil in it and small plants growing in it. The idea is to make it look like a ‘garden’ with a variety of different small plants and perhaps little pathways, ornaments and anything you can come up with to make it look like a miniature garden. Of course it has to be light enough for you to handle and transport. We are looking forward to seeing what brilliant ideas you have for this one. The Photography section is another one we have 3 new categories for. 1. Portrait; 2. Close up shot – any subject; 3. Action shot. With the keen photographers attending Jim’s classes we are expecting some exciting entries.

Do you have a spare 45 minutes and would like to help us develop low cost nutritionally balanced meals containing seafood that you can prepare at home? Curtin University’s Centre of Excellence for Science Seafood and Health (CESSH) is looking for volunteers to take part in a focus group discussion about the types of seafood or fish meals that you like to eat. We are also interested in your experiences with buying, cooking and eating seafood and fish. Your assistance will help us to develop a series of nutritionally balanced meals suitable for seniors to prepare at home in around 15 minutes, at around $5 per serve. All focus groups will run in the Leisure Centre on the following dates and times:

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Monday Wednesday Tuesday Monday

14th April at 10.30am 16th April at 10.30am 22nd April at 1.30pm 5th May at 10.30am

**Refreshments will be provided ** If you would like to take part in one of these focus groups, please contact Professor Alexandra McManus on 9266 2115 or mobile 0417 986 171.

Further information This research has been approved by the Curtin University Human Ethics Committee (Approval number RD 32-13). If you have any further queries, please contact Professor Alexandra McManus on 9266 2115 or A.Mcmanus@curtin.edu.au.

Bentley Park Social Club Last weekend, the Village celebration for St Patrick’s Day was a fun day with good music, good food and a relaxed atmosphere (including a few groans for the answers to some Irish jokes I found on the Internet!). The Committee and volunteers had again set up a beautifully decorated venue, which may be seen in attached photos of the guests.

St Patrick’s Day Dancing - Irish style!

Please note there has been an alteration in the date of our next event - the Quiz Night (teams of 6, may include adult relatives or friends) – which will now be held on Saturday 12th April, due to the Auditorium being used as a Polling Place for the ‘Surprise Election’. Then the month of May is the beginning of the annual Afternoon Teas, along with other events. The proposed timetable of events for the year has been posted on the various notice boards around the Village for your information, but sometimes there is a need to alterations due to unforeseen circumstances, such as above. The Op Shop had a very successful ‘$1.00 per item’ sale’ over the last few weeks and volunteers are now organising the winter clothes as the cooler weather arrives. The Newspaper Recycling team sent another truck load away last week, but the rules have changed slightly again to accommodate the requirements of the firm. While the ‘glossy inserts’ still need to be placed in your own recycling bin, we are pleased to receive the other inserts (with or without the staples) to boost the size of the paper loads. These non-glossy inserts will now be placed in separate bundles apart from the actual newsprint for recycling. A mistake was made when announcing the Committee Members for 2014, please note the actual membership below. Shirley Barnes: President Laurie Hudson: Vice President Nancy Brazier: Secretary Treasurer: Laurie Hudson Committee Members: Betty Briggs, Kath Hudson, Jim Leavy, Mary Manning, Allan Meney, Mary Wieman, with Beryl Luckman as an Honorary Member. My thanks to all who nominated and their commitment is very welcome. Our thanks are also due to those who nominated as volunteers for the year. Shirley Barnes, President

SwanCare Administration - Meet the Finance Team Garry - Chief Financial Officer I am the Chief Financial Officer responsible for all things associated with money. I have been at SwanCare Group for 3 years and 3 months. What I enjoy most is it is wonderful to be working with such caring people and amongst residents who clearly enjoy their lives at SwanCare. Before SwanCare I was the CFO at Statewide Building Society, Perpetual Trustees (WA) Ltd and Home Building Society Ltd. Outside of work I enjoy time with my family, property investment and development, walking the dog down the beach, coffee in Fremantle and occasionally eating at some fine eateries. Some of my hobbies are reading, swimming and supporting the Fremantle Dockers. Jeanette - Management Accountant I am the Management Accountant. I have been at SwanCare Group for 1 year and 4 months. What I enjoy most is that the staff are always so happy, friendly and professional. I also enjoy the challenges of my role. Before SwanCare I worked as a stay at home mum in Zambia, Africa where my husband worked for two years. Previously I was the Office Supervisor at Byblos Construction, Paraburdoo and worked in Accounts Payable at the Parkroyal Hotel, Surfers Paradise QLD. Outside of work I am married and have two young sons aged 7 and 10 so I’m always busy looking after them. I am also studying for my CPA Australia qualification. Some of my hobbies include camping and 4-wheel driving, travelling, movies, reading, photography and studying. Gail - Accounts Payable Officer I am the Accounts Payable Officer. I have worked at SwanCare for five years. What I enjoy most are the people I work with and the family atmosphere.

Before SwanCare I worked as an Office Admin Assistant and Carer at Dale Cottages. Outside of work I enjoy time with family and friends, fishing and camping. My hobbies include reading, photography, painting ceramics and dirt drag racing. Kim - Finance Officer I am the Finance Officer responsible for fees and invoice billing but have done most jobs in Administration over the years. I have worked at SwanCare Group for 33 years. What I enjoy most is helping our residents, working with a great bunch of people and learning new jobs and systems as time goes on in an organisation that does not put profit first. Before SwanCare I worked for a wine and spirit wholesaler. Outside of work I like to go fishing and visit family and friends, walking and playing with our dog Jesse. My hobbies include reading, gardening and watching the cricket, rugby league and science documentaries. Joy - Administration Co-ordinator I am the Administration Coordinator. My main responsibilities are funding and admissions into care. I have been at SwanCare Group for 33 years. The first 30 years of my time at SwanCare were served at the high care centres where I enjoyed my role as Senior Receptionist mainly at Tandara and then Kingia. I found working and caring for our very frail aged most rewarding. The last three years have been in Administration where I work as part of the Finance team. This role challenges me as there are some aspects which are not my normal realm and do keep me on my toes. Outside of work I enjoy time with my husband Michael who recently retired. We have recently completed renovation of our home of 20 years. We also have three beautiful cats which we really enjoy. I love to travel and I’m soon embarking on a second trip to Europe for a lovely river cruise. I enjoy cooking, gardening (growing our own food), shopping, photography, daily walks, interior and exterior design and mosaic work with different materials, especially stained glass.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

What’s On

April

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 Writers Group 9.30am CR Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Line Dancing 9.30am AUD Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

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

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

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 Line Dancing 9.30am AUD Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Darts Club 6.30pm JPS Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Easter Monday Administration Office Closed Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm General Exercise Group 8.45am RSC Handicraft Fete 9.00am AUD Pottery Group 9.00am PGS Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Darts Club 6.30pm JPS Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

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

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857) Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group 2.00pm - JPS

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 5.00pm AUD 5.30pm Outing

Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Club 9.30am JPS Residents Coffee Morning 9.30am AUD Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD Diner’s Club 5.30pm Outing

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Tai Chi

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

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

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD

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 Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Camera Digital Class 2.00pm HR 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 Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Camera Digital Class 2.00pm HR 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 Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC 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 Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUD Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Canasta 6.30pm JPS

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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

Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Class Snooker Club Scrabble Club Computer Club Bingo

8.45am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 10.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.30pm JPS 2.00pm ABL2 7.00pm AUD

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

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Balance Group 11.00am RAC Fish & Chip Luncheon 11.30am JPS Mahjong Club 1.00pm CL Darts Club 6.30pm JPS Bush Poets Muster 7.00pm CL

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

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

Good Friday Administration Office Closed Darts Club 6.30pm

State Election AUD 8.00am – 6.00pm Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Bentley Park Calendar of Events

April My events to note:

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Quiz Night Social Club 7.00pm AUD

19 JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm 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

Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Class Snooker Club Scrabble Club Computer Club Bingo

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

ANZAC Day Administration Office Closed Darts Club 6.30pm

26 JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pm Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowling Club 1.00pm RCL Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

APRIL ACTIVITIES AT ROWETHORPE 2nd April – Women and cancer information session, presented by the Cancer Council WA – 2pm Sutton Centre

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

4th April – Food Sensations Cooking Course – Registration for this course has closed

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

11th April - Junipark Walking Group – 7:30am meet at Terrace Café - 30min walk followed by tea & coffee in Sutton Centre

OBC Outdoor Bowling Club

11th April – Food Sensations Cooking Course – Registration for this course has closed

PGS Pottery Group Studio

15th April – Test Your Brain – National Geographic documentary – Sutton Centre 2pm

RAC Rowethorpe-Activity Centre

16th April - Men and cancer information session, presented by the Cancer Council WA – 2pm Sutton Centre

RCL

29th April – Bowel Cancer and Healthy Digestion, Presented by Janet and Caitlin – 2pm Sutton Centre

RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym

Juniper Outreach Team is currently taking registrations for a free 8 week Healthy Eating and Weight Management course, commencing on the 2nd May. For more information or to register call 6363 6324.

RSC Rowethorpe-Sutton Centre

4th April – Junipark Walking Group – 7:30am meet at Terrace Café - 30min walk followed by tea and coffee in Sutton Centre

Richard Cleaver Lodge

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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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 I feel a little out of touch with things at time of writing, as our management meeting in January was deferred due to other commitments and I was away overseas for the February meetings. However, I hope to be up to date by the time this is printed and I am sure that Tom has managed well in my absence.

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

Bentley Park Diner’s Club

have any queries, please do contact one of

Our outing is on Tuesday 8th & 15th April 2014. This month we will be going to another new venue. It’s at the Mt Henry Tavern Manning. You will have a choice pie of the week, chicken tikka masala, lasagne, calamari and garlic prawns.

the council members listed below and we will do our best to provide an answer. Carolyn Wellstead

Ph 6250 0505

Cath Devereaux

Ph 6250 0407

Tom Brazier

Ph 6250 0496

Shirley Barnes

Ph 6250 0558

John Jacobs

Ph 6250 0504

Carol Greenaway

Ph 0459 540 921

Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council

The cost will be between $20 & $25 after a Seniors Discount of 10% on food and drinks. This is a prebooked meal so when you book your seat I will also need your order. 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. 13 Wootliff Way.

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There is no joining fee – just buy a ticket. Flyers for future events are circulated to all on our mailing list. Contact the organiser to join the mailing list.

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We open bookings on 14th April for the popular All Saints Gosnells Music Hall. We have booked for Friday 16th May (incl roast dinner) @ $37 bus pick up 6.10 pm and Sunday matinee (incl afternoon tea ) @ $27 bus pick up 12.10 pm . BYO drinks. Solos & chorus numbers, top dancers, and hilarious sketches. Also featuring the world premiere of WA comic melodrama ‘Knocked up in Nornalup!’ by Richard Ward. Current flyers can be viewed on the ground floor notice board at Administration. Our programme summary is as follows:Friday 11 April ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ Marloo Theatre Friday 2nd May ’12 Angry Men’ Melville Theatre booking 31st March Friday 16th May at Gosnells Music Hall (roast dinner) booking 14th April Sunday 25th May at Gosnells Music Hall (afternoon tea) booking 14th April Last minute tickets returns are often available – contact the Co-ordinator. Co-ordinator: Austin Gillanders 0412786669 bptgers@gmail.com Assisted by: Joan Fenton.

Stratton Luncheon/Concert The next Luncheon/Concert will be on Friday 4th April 2014. The entertainer is a fine vocalist Bernard Carney a most accomplished performer. The Luncheons will be held on the first Friday of each month through until December. Tickets cost $10 – bookings can be made by ringing Shirley on 9355 4767. These events run from 11.30am to 2.30pm and the ticket price includes the Fish & Chip meal served at the table, wine and soft drinks, tea and coffee and afternoon tea and cakes. The 1 hour concerts are performed by quality entertainers and run from 1pm to 2pm. Please book early as seats fill quickly. Peter & Shirley Brunt

Figures reveal a record 43.4% of total new home approvals were for medium density dwellings, up from 39.8% last year. “There used to be a real anti-apartment sentiment but that’s definitely on the decline,” said SwanCare Group Retirement Living Consultant, Harry Pearson. “People used to have a fear of shared walls but the insulation properties of today’s apartments are so good, it’s no longer an issue,” he said. “In fact, the insulation not only reduces the sound, it makes it very easy to keep your apartment cool or warm, which means your power bills will be less.” While many West Australians still dream about owning a traditional house on a quarter-acre block, Housing Industry Association figures show it’s becoming just that – a dream. The average block size in Perth is now a record low 423sqm compared with 446sqm a year ago and 508sqm in 2008. “Some of the new houses being built are not much bigger than apartments. But the apartments have more advantages,” Mr Pearson said. “There’s minimal maintenance and no lawns and gardens to look after. And they’re much more secure.”

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For information about future apartment developments at Bentley Park, including the new Stage 5, contact Harry Pearson on 6250 0016 or email harry.pearson@swancare.com.au

Club News Swan Village Bowling Club The half yearly General Meeting was held on the 6th March and the main items were changes to the Constitution. These were to do with the types of Membership. There will be three. A Playing Member, A Social Member and an Associate Member. A Playing Member will have full voting rights. A Social Member cannot play, but will have full access to all Club functions and full voting rights. An Associate Member will be a friend of either a Playing Member or Social Member and must be nominated by them. They cannot play, have voting rights, but will have access to all Club functions. A Playing Member may only nominate one Associate Member. This was carried unanimously. The rationale of this is that there is now a need for different categories of membership in the club. This is due to the changing and playing responsibilities of our members. The Murray Ranyard Fours was held on the 15th March and what a grand night it was. A beautiful night, clear sky and everybody in whites. The trophy was won by the team of Joy Ride, Ted Morrow, Tini Kampen and Dee Sanders. A great conclusion to the night was a wonderful supper by our ladies. The next trophy day is on the 9th April. This will be the Molly Hobbs Triples starting at 1:30pm, be there by 1pm. Remember bowling times to be 1pm on the 1st April. Enjoy your bowling Tom Brazier, Vice President

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

ART GROUP Club mornings are Tuesday and Friday from 9 - 11 am in the Art Studio 3rd floor of Administration Building. New members are always welcome.

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

Digital Camera Classes Would you like to improve your photography and learn a few secrets on how your compact digital camera works? Come along to the Committee Room, Administration Building (level 3) at 2pm Wednesdays. The programme is as follows: April 2 - Outing April 9 - Videos & Review If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call on 6250 0595. Jim Hopson

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B I N G O C LU B ! Thursday Nights in our Auditorium. Eyes Down 7.00pm NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME. Don’t worry if you have never played before – that’s OK. We are happy to show you. All new players get first 3 books free. 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 6:00pm and join the fun!

Well another month has gone by and hopefully the cooler weather will not be far away. All of the ladies at the pottery are working away getting ready for our sale of work later in the year and also the Bentley Park Show. We have garden ornaments and hand built figurines as well as wheel thrown objects and as usual the hobby ceramics so there should be something for everyone. If anyone would care to come and watch the making of any of these items you are most welcome. Just get on the Swan-mobile and you will be whisked up to us. Margaret Frew, Secretary

LINE DANCING Line Dancing is progressing well and lovely to see so many coming. We’ve learnt more new dances including an Irish one for St Patrick’s Day. We’re having fun which is the main thing. From our excess money, we donated $100 to Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary. Thank you to all who contributed to this donation. New people always welcome, we learn the steps and “walk through” the dances each week. If anyone would like to come to watch, listen to the music and join us for morning tea, you’re very welcome, the Auditorium, Monday morning at 9:30am. No class on 21st April (Easter Monday) and 28th April (Craft Fete in the Auditorium). Enquiries, please phone Pam Hind “coach” on 9470 4139.

Handicraft We are back in action for 2014 busily making items for our stall with will be held in the Auditorium on Monday 28th April 2014 commencing at 9:00am till 12 noon, morning tea will be available also. We would appreciate any donations in the day of craft items, cakes, preserves, etc.

$2 PER BOOK, Flyers a $1 each, Raffle Lucky Numbers – Break Opens – Lucky door Prize.

Don’t forget, we meet every Monday at 1:00pm to 3:00pm except Public Holidays in the Handicraft Room on the 2nd floor of Admin Building.

Our bus will pick you up from anywhere in Bentley Park, Cooinda or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.

Wendy Paull, Coordinator 94701966

Company is good and we will bus you home by 9:30pm. Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder 0459 540 921

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TAI CHI For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.

COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday *Beginner’s Session

9 – 11am 9 – 11am 9 – 11am 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 (0409 296 105) or Tony Ryder - Vice President (6250 0510)

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: 947 25097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106

Undercroft Bowling Club The Annual Match between the Boys and Girls was the usual fun game. We had the lads really worried for a while but felt sorry for them and they ended up just two points ahead—bragging rights still in place! Our Inter-Club Match with Swan Club is coming up the first Saturday in May, so keep that date clear. Then we will be hosting a game against Rowethorpe on Monday April 5. Birthday Greetings to Gina and Rosina – Many Happy Returns! Cheerio to anyone on the sick list. Hope you are feeling better.

Ladies of the Night

ENJOY THESE BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN DAYS. BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. MAKES US GLAD TO BE ALIVE!

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.

See you on the mats. Mary Gent, Secretary

Patchwork Group

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 WRITING, READING or STORYTELLING.

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

Kingia/Tandara Auxiliary Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 29th April in the Auditorium at 1.30pm. Membership fee $5, Raffle, Lucky Numbers $2, afternoon tea $1. There are still seats available for those wishing to visit the Fremantle War Museum on Wednesday April 9th. The Museum has a ramp entrance, no steps to climb and seating inside. For those unable to visit the Museum a bus will take you on a tour around Fremantle before all meet up for lunch at Cicerello’s. Cost $20 to Lorraine.

DARTS CLUB

This month’s guest speaker is Mr Kevin Liddiard, an RSL member who will be speaking on this year of the 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli.

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

Maureen Forward, President

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

We meet MONTHLY on the FIRST MONDAY of the month, 9.30 am – 11.00 am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor. Come and try us out if you have an interest in writing, reading or just relating something of interest. Wyn Tye Ph: 9470 4731

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 are always welcome. Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810

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