Line Dancing
Many thanks to Bev and all the other helpers who “kept the show on the road” while was away. From all accounts, all went very well, and everyone appreciated being able to keep dancing during my absence. It’s good to be back and dancing with all my friends.
Everyone in the village is welcome to come along and give it a try. Apart from being so good for your balance and co-ordination, it’s also a lot of fun and we’re a very friendly group. Doesn’t matter if you haven’t danced before, give instructions for each dance.
When: 9:30am Mondays - Beginners
11:00am Mondays - Intermediate session
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Pam Hind on 0437 118 836
Cost: $1.00 to cover morning tea and other expenses. Please bring your own cup.
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary
Our first outing for the year was a lunch to Settlers in York and a great time was had by all. The No Cake Bake Sale at our March meeting was very successful and a big thank you to all residents who contributed.
I’m doing my best to get Claudia, Rhea and Ceri to speak at our May meeting prior to the fashion parade. also need to remind everyone our future meetings will be starting at 1pm with the next meeting being held on the 23rd of May in the Auditorium. Kimbos Fashions will be showing all their winter styles. We look forward to a great afternoon and a big crowd of ladies. Bring your friends, all are welcome. Entry fee is a gold coin for non-members and free to members.
We are looking to finalise our numbers soon for the Zoo outing on Tuesday the 27th of June. We will leave the village at 10:00am and the cost will be $40.00 which includes entrance and a onehour tour of the Zoo on their buggies. No walking. No refunds for this trip.
When: 1:00pm Tuesday 23rd May
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
Cost: Gold coin donation for non-members
Matinee
Our events are held outside the village. All trip prices include the cost of the village bus except where stated. Would you like to help us run a visit somewhere? If so, phone Austin on 0412 786 669. We welcome new residents. May events include:
When: Bus departs 10:00am Friday 19th May
Where: We will visit the mine site rehabilitation experiments by Alcoa in the 70’s and 80’s. From there we will enter the Jarrahdale Heritage Society Museum for a guided tour of their displays and then on to the Serpentine Dam where we will have a delicious senior’s meal at the highly recommended Bistro by The Dam. Please see menu at Admin or on the Leisure Centre notice board and advise your choice of meal to Brian when booking.
Contact: Brian Mutzig on 0403 149 472
Cost: $9.00 plus meal
When: 11:30am Thursday 25th May
Where: Join us for lunch at the Yacht Club and enjoy unrivalled views of the confluence of the Canning and Swan Rivers off Coffee Point, Applecross. Sorry, no BYO.
Contact: Austin Gillanders on 0412 786 669
Cost: $5.00 plus meal
When: Bus departs 10:00am Wednesday 31st May
Where: We will visit the Historic Guildford viewing some of the buildings of the early town.
Ladies you will admire the display of fashionable dresses of the 1830’s to 1890’s during a short walk around the old Courthouse, Colonial Gaol, Taylors’s Cottage and the Tourist Centre, followed by lunch at the adjacent French-themed Poste Café which offers a unique dining experience. The ambiance is delightful with beautiful gardens separating the tables creating a serene atmosphere. We have reserved tables inside the café and under cover.
Contact: Anne Latham on 0416 510 291
Cost: $12.00 plus meal
Indoor Carpet Bowls
New members are always welcome. Never played? Give it a go, it’s fun! Feel free to attend 15 minutes early to meet and chat before we begin.
When: 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start, Wednesdays
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Beryl Moule on 9355 1810
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
Our April lunch was a great success. All residents received a gift bag of Easter eggs and chocolates. They also enjoyed the music of entertainers, Lesley and Tom.
Coming up entertainers for:
Friday 5th May
Jay Weston for our Mother’s Day celebration.
Friday 2nd June
2 Tenors
All residents, and especially new residents, are most welcome to join this popular monthly event. 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 5th May
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, fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad and an hour of entertainment followed by afternoon tea.
Vision Impaired Group
Are you losing your vision and finding it harder to do those things that you’ve taken for granted all your life? Do you feel isolated and are you worried about what life holds for you in the future?
Significant vision loss is traumatic for anyone, particularly the older you are when it happens. It is very easy to sink into depression and think that life is over, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are people around you who are having the same issues. You are not alone! Why not come along to our support group and get to know others in the same boat? You might be surprised who you come across. We meet at 1:00pm on the fourth Friday of every month for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter.
If you know someone who might benefit from this group, please pass the information onto them as they may not be able to read it for themselves.
When: 1:00pm Friday 26th May (fourth Friday of the month)
Where: Given upon enquiry below
Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
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 provide copies of their 2022 flu and COVID-19 vaccination certificates prior to entry and follow any required infection control protocols. 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
Bentley Park Social Club
The Social Club invites all Bentley Park village residents to a free concert. You may recall last year we had the History of Jazz Part 1 and this year The Melody Masters Jazz Trio presents The History of Jazz Part 2. This will feature the lives of Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet as well as the music they composed. Afternoon tea will be served, there will be a raffle and the kiosk will be open. The bus will pick up residents from 1:30pm and return after the show.
Chess Group
Not long after moving into the Bentley Park village three years ago, retirement living resident Tom Swallow noticed one popular hobby was missing from the list of clubs. This prompted him to start the Chess Group, a game he says brings him as much joy as it does brain power.
Tom’s love for chess developed as a young boy who learned to play from his father. As a father to three boys himself, Tom passed his knowledge to them and even started his own chess group in his local neighbourhood. “My boys and did that for several years and it attracted a good crowd, but as my sons grew up, they lost some interest, so it’s been fantastic getting back into it again at SwanCare,” said Tom.
Chess is an abstract strategy game that involves no hidden information with the objective of capturing the opponent’s king. While the King is the most important piece of the game, the Queen is the most powerful.
“In chess, you’re putting your mind up against someone else’s. It gives you the best mental work out because it is so strategic and challenging; It’s exercise for the brain,” Tom said. While there’s a handful of members who make for some hefty competition, there are a range of levels among the group to cater for players both old and new to the game.“Rebecca is one of our great players and she is always up for a challenge, but if you’re a beginner and a little rusty like was at first, we are more than happy to show you the ropes,” said Tom, “Everyone is always welcome.”
Tom says it’s the fellowship, good company, and friendly atmosphere he enjoys most about the Chess Group, “We all get on well and the enthusiasm among the players make it so fun to be part of. We are always looking for more to join us so feel free to stop by this month and see what it’s all about.”
When: 2:00pm Thursdays
Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct
Rowethorpe Church Services
Sunday services are being held 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
Contact: Tom Swallow on 6250 0503
Bentley Park Diners
In May we have two outings to the Ambassadors Chinese Restaurant in Cannington. They have a banquette available for $30.00 per person which includes a variety of Chinese dishes such as chicken and corn soup, spring rolls, garlic king prawns, beef and lamb dishes, fried chicken, and special fried rice. The venue is fully licenced or BYO.
No need for a partner as we take 20 on each bus which will return once we have all finished eating and socialising. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to let the restaurant and drivers know. Come along and join us!
When Bus departs 5:30pm
Tuesday 9th & 16th May
Where: Ambassadors Chinese Restaurant, Cannington
Contact: Lorraine on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message.
Cost: $5.00 plus meal
When: Doors open at 1:30pm, event is 2:00pm to 4:15pm Sunday 7th May
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226
Swan Village Bowling Club
Day bowls on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays commenced on April 1st and so far, weather has been good with no days lost to rain.
The Hazel Lancaster Shield was oversubscribed for the 22nd of April so make sure you get your entries in early for the Keith Withers Shield on May 27th. This is a triples event so only 24 players can participate. Keep an eye on the club notice board for entry information.
A notice is currently up for a lunch outing to the Herdsman Hotel on the 11th of May. We can accommodate 40 members on the buses so come along and enjoy the company of others. Both playing and social members are welcome. The club now has a happy hour after both Wednesday and Saturday bowls. All members are welcome to attend and new members are always welcome to join.
When: 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Stan Barclay (President) on 0429 469 404 or 9457 8194
Cost: $15.00 a year & 50c per game
Bentley Park Residents’ Council
The Council would like to thank all those residents who attended the Advanced Care Planning sessions with both sessions fully booked. Look for upcoming guest speakers with similar topics.
Our next residents coffee morning is on Tuesday the 16th of May at 9:30am in the Auditorium. A guest speaker on preparing Wills is being organised. Resident support at these coffee mornings ensures we can attract good guest speakers.
We still have some compost caddies available. You can call Bill on 6250 0506 to obtain one. With the 240 litre bins for compostable waste, please do not put plastic bags in them.
On Friday the 5th of May from 9:30am until 11:30am members of the Residents’ Council will be in The Club at the Leisure Centre to assist residents with any queries, problems, or ideas you may have to improve village life. Look for the blue vests. If the weather is kind, buggy tours of the village will be available every half hour.
There were a number of concerns raised by residents at our last coffee morning and these have been addressed with Management and should all be resolved by the next coffee morning.
When: 9:30am Tuesday 16th May
(on the third Tuesday bi-monthly)
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Bill Waterer (Chairperson) on 6250 0506 or 0409 570 291
Carole Collins (Deputy Chairperson) 0448 652 160
