Swan Village Bowling Club
Saturday the 1st of April will see the start of afternoon bowling for 2023. Please arrive at 1:00pm to allow plenty of time to pick teams for a 1:30pm start. A sausage sizzle will also be held on the 1st of April at 12:00pm for members to enjoy before the game. Our game days will remain on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
There are no outings planned for April but keep your eyes on the Pavilion notice board for details of the May lunch at the Herdsman Hotel. The Hazel Lancaster Shield is planned for the 22nd of April and an entry sheet will be posted in due course.
Last month the club had a successful outing to the Pines, hosted a joint bowling session with the Board of Directors and Executives of SwanCare, and held our first Gala Day for the year. The Murray Ranyard shield was won by Frank DeGraaf, Amy Milligan, Gwen Howard and Cecil Cahill. All are welcome to join whether it’s to bowl, learn to bowl or as a social member.
When: 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Stan Barclay (President) on 0429 46 9404 or 9457 8194
Cost: $15.00 a year & 50c per game
Gardens Interest Group
How can you increase the number of plants in your garden? We will be talking about the best way of propagating new plants by seed, cuttings or offsets at our next meeting.
When: 2:00pm Sunday 16th April
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Noelene Barnes on 6250 0589 or Ellen Clair on 6250 0597
Cost: Gold coin donation
Rummycub
Come and join us for an afternoon game or two. Afternoon tea supplied.
When: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Marion Hayman on 0409 667 794
Matinee
‘Matinee’ is a relatively new club and offers daytime events outside the village. We are looking for more volunteers to offer to run trips and be involved. New villagers welcome. It is a good way to meet people and full guidance will be given.
NOTE: All trip prices include the cost of the village bus except where stated.
April events include:
When: Bus departs 10:00am Wednesday 5th April
Where: Mundaring Weir & Mundaring Hotel. Join us for a senior’s lunch (single course is $17.00), followed by a gentle 2km downhill stroll through the trees along the old railway track from Glen Forrest to Darlington. Please call Austin to book.
Contact: Austin Gillanders 0412 786 669
Cost: $13.00 plus meal
When: Bus departs 9:00am Tuesday 18th April
Where: Dome Café, East Fremantle. Join us for a breakfast on the waterfront, followed by a stop at Wireless Hill to visit the lookout and war memorial. Please call Brian to book.
Contact: Brian Mutzig 0403 149 472
Cost: $7.00 plus meal
Computer Club
The Computer Club takes place every Friday at the Computer Lab where members can socialise while using the computers provided. There are limited spaces available so if you’re interested, come down and chat to Andrew or give him a call to discuss.
When: 9:00am to 11:00am Fridays
Where: Computer Lab, Mavis Cleaver Court
Contact: Andrew Chisholm on 0417 594 669
Pony Canasta
New members welcome. Join us each Wednesday to play an enjoyable card game. For further information please get into contact today.
When: 12:30pm to 4:00pm Wednesdays
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Betty Park on 9362 6747
Cost: $1 per game. Lucky numbers 50c.
SwanCare Bentley Park Services
Bentley Park Library
Penny and our volunteers welcome you to visit! The library has new titles waiting to be read and as always, the interlibrary service if you can’t find it on our bookshelves.
When: Monday & Wednesday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday Closed Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Rear of Admin Building
Contact: Penny Felder on 6250 0022
Clinipath Pathology
When: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Rowethorpe Medical Centre
Contact: 6363 6326
Medical Centre Services
In case of an emergency call 000. For a locum doctor to visit you after hours please ring: 1300 644 483.
Alternatively, call SwanCare Resident Support on 6250 0020.
Monday: Podiatry services by appointment, Ph: 6468 0038
Tuesday: Dr Aru - 9:15am to 10:00am, Ph: 9470 1341
Thursday: Dr Aru - 9:15am to 10:00am, Ph: 9470 1341
Fish N Chips with Friends
Fish N Chips successfully trialled separating our food for the new food organics collection system here at SwanCare. We found it easy to do and would encourage other groups to do it too.
Our March luncheon was a great success. Entertainer Patrick O’Hooligan had residents singing along and laughing at his Irish jokes.
Coming up entertainers for:
Friday 14th April
Lesley Ferguson & Tom Kuurstra for Easter.
Friday 5th May
Jay Weston for our Mother’s Day celebration. All residents and especially new residents are most welcome to join us at our monthly luncheons. We are a happy bunch and you will meet new friends and reacquaint with old friends. Raffle tickets are on sale with prizes to be won.
When: Doors open 10:30am Friday 14th April
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Lesley on 6250 0590. Bookings are essential. If call not answered, please leave a message and I will return your call.
Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles and fish & chips lunch served with a fresh garden salad.
Board Game Group
Board Games are on every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. We start at 6:00pm through to 9:00pm or when we have had enough. All new residents are welcome to join, and we also now have some new games to learn.
When: 6:00pm Friday 7th & 28th April
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
Musical Movie Night
We are meeting again for Musical Movie Night on Sunday 2nd of April. We will be showing Cliff Richard and the Shadows 50th Reunited Anniversary concert at the London 02 Arena.
When: 7:00pm Sunday 2nd April
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Ron Leeuwenburg on 0427 122 025
Care Christian Fellowship
Join us as we study the bible, worship, and pray together. Also, we have a different speaker every week. It’s close to home and enjoy a cuppa on us afterwards. The Church is interdenominational so anyone can come along. There is no pressure to give money, unless you want to.
When: 11:00am Mondays
Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Ron Manning on 0409 735 169
Church Services at SwanCare Kingia
All visitors are required to health screen and povide copies of their 2022 flu and COVID-19 vaccination certificates prior to entry and wear a mask at all times. Contact SwanCare Kingia reception for more information. Limited space available.
Catholic Service
When: 10:45am on 3rd Tuesday of the month
Where: Swan Room, SwanCare Kingia
Uniting Church Service
When: 10:45am on 3rd Wednesday of the month
Where: Swan Room, SwanCare Kingia
SwanCare Allsorts Choir
Maureen Grickage moved to SwanCare 10 years ago where she had an idea to start her own choir, “I was a bit hesitant at first, but finally found the courage to put a notice up and see who would be interested. At first only three people attended, then there were ten. Now we have over twenty fabulous members!” Maureen said. The talented choir consists of residents from all walks of life, including ex-farmers, truck drivers and nurses. Maureen shared how it was the uniqueness of the group that inspired their name, “A friend of mine asked ‘How is that choir of yours going?’ and said, ‘It’s going ok.’ At the time we had only just started, and didn’t even know what to call us. She then asked me, ‘Who’s in it?’ and I replied, ‘Oh lots of different people, we have all sorts.’ Then thought, that’s it! That’s our name!”
SwanCare Allsorts Choir meet every Tuesday at 2pm in the Auditorium. They dabble in everything from show tunes to hymns, with a special interest in music from the 60s and 70s. Although there is one particular song Maureen says she enjoys most, “I love when they sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Before they start, they’ll hand me a tissue because they know it makes me emotional. It’s just so beautiful.”
The choir is preparing for their midyear concert scheduled for Sunday, July 9th at the Auditorium from 2pm. The performance is free to watch and will have an old-time musical theme.
SwanCare Allsorts Choir are on the lookout for a conductor to direct them, so whether this is you or perhaps you’re interested in just singing, the club remains open to new members, “I would recommend the choir to anyone. Singing does something to you and your spirit, it makes you feel good. We all get on well and look after each other in the choir, everyone is welcome to join us,” Maureen said.
When: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Maureen Grickage on 6250 0580
Rowethorpe Church Services
Sunday services have recommenced back at the Rowethorpe Chapel. All welcome to attend.
When: 10:00am Sundays
Where: Rowethorpe Chapel
Contact: Glenice Sanders on 6250 0572 Op Shop
The place to buy what you need. Come and visit us to view manchester, cushions, wool, cutlery, dinner sets, soup mugs, glassware, towels, suitcases, handbags, and more.
When: Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Clayden Court
Contact: Margaret Frew on 0490 728 016
SwanMobile Availability
During times of bad weather or extreme heat the SwanMobile will not be operational. Residents are reminded to book in advance.
When: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm (no later), Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Not running on Public Holidays
Contact: 6250 0023
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary
Our first meeting of the year went well with a good crowd and interesting speaker. We also had our March meeting with Stephen Scourfield speaking on travel where we had our Bakeless Cake Sale and received some wonderful donations.
Don’t forget there is no meeting this month. However, we are looking forward to our luncheon day out to Settlers in York. Bookings for this day trip have now closed but rest assure there will be future events for more residents to attend.
We also received the updated wish list for care centres and SwanCare Ningana can now go ahead and access the $400 we donated to purchase 10 new jigsaws. Thanks to all our residents who contribute to our fundraising efforts.
When: Bus departs 10:00am Tuesday 18th April
Where: Settlers House, York
Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
Cost: $40.00 was due Tuesday 28th March
Line Dancing
There will be no line dancing class on Easter Monday, the 10th of April.
I am away on the “high seas”, however Bev, along with the help of friends, will be continuing Line Dancing in my absence. am sure you will all have a wonderful time and support Bev. Thanks for keeping things going and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday the 17th of April.
When: 9:30am Mondays - Beginners & 11:00am - Intermediate sessions
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Pam Hind on 0437 118 836
Cost: $1.00 to cover morning tea & other expenses. Please bring your own cup.
Writing Group
The group meets regularly, and a great deal of work has been undertaken already this year. We have one writer’s space left in the current class but could set up another group if required. The current members have interesting backgrounds, and most are writing family histories of some kind, plus fantasy works, so there is a great deal of interest in the texts being written and discussed. The group is very surely supporting each other’s efforts, as is requested.
If any other villager is interested in finding out how the group works, you are very welcome to contact me and attend a session or two before deciding whether to join us. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday morning the 13th of April at 11:00am until approximately 12:30pm, and then each fortnight thereafter.
When: 11:00am Thursday 13th & 27th April (Thursday fortnightly)
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Shirley Barnes on 6250 0558
Bentley Park Diners
In April we have two outings taking place, both at the Belmont Hotel. There are great selections from their lunch menu with a 10% off senior discount for all mains. Mains are from $27.00 with burgers from $24.00 and salads from $26.00. No need for a partner as we will take 20 people per bus. Please book your seat as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and to allow time for us to provide the restaurant and drivers with enough notice. Come along and join us!
When Bus departs 5:30pm Tuesday 11th & 18th April
Where: Belmont Hotel, Belmont
Contact: Lorraine on 6250 0425.
If no answer, please leave a message.
Cost: $5.00 for bus, pay as you board
Social Dance
The next Social Dance evening will be on Saturday the 22nd of April. Due to holiday plans, this will be on the fourth Saturday in April instead of the third Saturday.
Light supper, tea and coffee provided. All are welcome and no partners needed. Come and dance or just socialise and enjoy the music.
When Doors open 6:00pm, event is 6:30pm to 9:00pm Saturday 22nd April
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Sue Lewis on 6250 0850 or Pam Hind on 9470 4139
Cost: $2.00 with a free raffle
