Bentley Park Bulletin July 2023

Social Dance

The next Social Dance evening will be on Saturday the 15th of July. Light supper, tea and coffee provided. This is a fun evening with a variety of different dances. No partners are necessary and dance instructions are given if required. All residents and friends are very welcome. Come to dance or just socialise and enjoy the music.

When: Doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start & 9:00pm finish, Saturday 15th July

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Sue Lewis on 6250 0850 or Pam Hind on 9470 4139

Cost: $2.00 with a free raffle ticket

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 involvement from new residents.

When: 9:30am Friday 21st July

Where: We visit the Kwinana Arts Centre for one hour of Morning Melodies by the ‘Godlemans Group’. Performing the biggest hits from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s such as Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, The Eagles and more. Be blown away by the Godlemans’ harmonies! Limited places remaining.

Contact: Margaret McMath on 0411 144 512

Cost: $25.00 includes village bus & morning tea before the show.

When: 9:15am Wednesday 26th July

Where: Enjoy the views while having a coffee and breakfast at Zephry Café by the river at East Fremantle. Excite the taste buds on the way home! Come visit the Fremantle Chocolate Factory. View the chocolates being handcrafted. Purchase Rocky Road, Salted Caramel, Peanut Brittle or 300 plus other chocolate delights. Christmas specials & gift vouchers are also available.

Contact: Brian Mutzig on 0403 149 472

Cost: $7.00 plus meal

Line Dancing

Lots of fun at Line Dancing with a “Popular Choice” session where everyone gets to vote for their favourite dances and the 8 dances with the most votes make up the next session. Interesting! Some dances are always favourites, but some different ones include a couple of the more difficult dances. We’ve also been learning a new dance in Intermediate which is quite challenging but we’re getting there!

We have made donations to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and the latest to “The Smith Family”. Always a good feeling to help others less fortunate. All residents are welcome to come and give it a try or just watch.

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

Welcome Auxiliary readers. Our Fashion Parade went off very well with a big thank you to our wonderful models. We also had a great turn out of residents.

The next Auxiliary meeting is on the 25th of July at 1:00pm in the Auditorium. Our guest speaker is Daniel Shore who will be discussing wills and elder abuse. A no-bake cake sale is also happening, so bring your cake donations instead of cooking, as it is greatly appreciated for our fundraising efforts.

Dates for diaries: After this month, our next meeting will be on the 22nd of August at 1:00pm. Guest speaker to be announced later. We will also be taking money for Dolphin Cruise tickets for the 26th of September where the bus will be leaving at 9:45am costing $50, which includes a lunch of fish and chips with a vegetarian option to eat on board.

Don’t forget we are still looking for a president and treasurer for 2024.

When: 1:00pm Tuesday 25th July

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822

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

Bentley Park Diners

Please join us as we celebrate Christmas in July at the Bentley Hotel!

When: Bus departs 5:30pm, Tuesday 11th & 18th July

Where: Bentley Hotel, Bentley

Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message.

Cost: $5.00 for bus (pay as you board) plus $35.00 for meal

Board Game Group

Board games are held every first and third Friday of the month. All are welcome to join us for an evening of fun and laughter where we play a variety of games, some you may know and some you can learn along the way. BYO drinks and nibbles if you wish.

When: 6:00pm Friday 7th & 21st July

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822

Bingo Club

Break opens and lucky door prize available. Maximum 8 per table. Our bus will pick you up from Bentley Park or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. To book the bus call Ken on 6250 0486.

When: Doors open 6:00pm for eyes down at 7:00pm sharp, Thursdays

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Silvia Walton on 9361 2630

Cost: $12.00 per book (6 games) & $1.00 per flyer, plus $1.00 for coffee, tea & biscuits (BYO cup)

Coffee & Catch Up Club

Join us for an informal get together for those who would like to chat and relax with friendly folks. Make new friends or meet with old ones. All are welcome!

When: 2:00pm Tuesdays & Fridays

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Community Living Coordinators Matt & Ash on 6250 0320

Hatha Yoga Club

Retirement living resident, Gailene Wester, took her first yoga class at age 30 after it was recommended by her neighbour, “They suggested it would help with my asthma, and after learning to breathe through my nose and use my diaphragm at yoga, my asthma eventually became a thing of the past.”

Not only did it benefit her health, but Gailene says discovering the philosophy of yoga was a life changer, “I love yoga, not just for its physical values but its spiritual values too.”

Shortly after, Gailene decided to become a qualified yoga instructor, and now at 85 years of age, she continues to share her skills and knowledge with residents through the Hatha Yoga Club. “I have taught classes all around Perth, including at the Yoga School of Perth, and really enjoy it. Especially seeing people who start off quite stiff continue coming to class and improve,” Gailene says.

For safety, Gailene does not teach headstands or other advanced sequences which may cause harm, instead, she asks members to simply enjoy themselves and do what feels best for them, “I have arthritic joints, as do most other people, and while I’m not particularly flexible now still do what I can do, which is all ask of anyone who comes to the class. Just attempting the various postures, or ‘asanas’ as they’re called in yoga, uses parts of the body which may not be used in everyday life.”

Gailene would like to encourage more residents to come down and try yoga this month, “The class is nice and small, so there is plenty of room for anyone who would like to give it a go. The proviso, of course, is that everyone must be able to get up off the floor unaided, however ungainly it may be done! Bring your mat and join us for a relaxing and fun session, namaste.”

When: 6:00pm Tuesdays

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Gailene Wester on 0488 019 349

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 Bentley Park residents, friends and family to a free concert by the Allsorts Choir. The theme is Old Time Music Hall. It sounds like a lot of fun!

Hot savoury food, cakes, wine, soft drinks (Lemon Lime & Bitters), tea and coffee. The kiosk will be open with raffle tickets for sale. It will be a seated event with tables of 8. Bus pickup at 1:30pm and return to the usual places.

When: Doors open 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start, Sunday 9th July

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226

Bentley Park Residents’ Council

Our July residents’ coffee morning is on the 18th of July and the guest speaker will be the Mayor of Victoria Park.

The coffee mornings are an important part of village life and gives the residents an opportunity to have their say in village decisions. The Council are also at The Club from 9:30am until 11:00am on the second Friday of each month to assist you with any queries or problems. Please call in and say hi.

A reminder to all those residents with gophers or mobility scooters or if you think you are going to need one soon, on the 15th of August we have a guest speaker who will explain the use and rules of these and there will be several new models on display.

Our green waste and compostable bin program is still settling down and we encourage all residents to use these bins so that SwanCare can improve its environmental footprint.

A reminder with parking, please use the buggies wherever you can and avoid parking on lawns or footpaths.

When: 9:30am Tuesday 18th July

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Bill Waterer (Chairperson) on 6250 0506 or 0409 570 291

Carole Collins (Deputy Chairperson) 0448 652 160

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Bentley Park Bulletin July 2023

Fish N Chips with Friends

The “2 Tenors” who were our entertainers in June were terrific.

At our July luncheon, we will be celebrating “Winter Wonderland!” So, wear your warm beanies, gloves and scarfs.

Coming up Entertainers for:

Friday 7th July – Eklipz (Ros and Phillip)

Friday 4th August – The “B-Sharps”

Friday 1st September – “Flashback Duo”

All residents, and especially new residents, are most welcome to join this popular monthly event. You will meet new friends and catch up with old friends. Raffle tickets are on sale with prizes to be won.

When: Doors open 10:30am Friday 7th July

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.

Swan Village Bowling Club

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

Friday Night Chase

Friday Night Chase is taking a break from the 30th of June and having all of July off as a rest period, recommencing on the 4th of August, just in time for the spring weather!

Our Friday night get together will still happen if people want to meet at The Club. Even I may attend as well with my team but without the huge effort we all put in. Hope to see you there, otherwise take care and we’ll see you next month!

When: Returning 5:00pm Friday 4th August

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Thelma Chilton on 6250 0574

Mahjong

Men and women are most welcome! Never played? Give it a go! It’s fascinating, fun, and friendly. Guaranteed guidance.

When 1:00pm to 3:00pm Fridays

Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Maureen Wynmalen on 0421 423 833

Burswood/Bentley Trefoil welcomes Girl Guides to join in the conversation and events.

When 10:00am Wednesday 5th July (First Wednesday of the month)

Where: The Pavilion, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message.

WA Bush Poets & Yarn Spinners

If you enjoy the poetry of Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, or perhaps similar style Australian rhyming poetry of more recent times, then please join us at our monthly musters. A great evening’s entertainment listening to storytelling in rhyme.

When: 7:00pm Friday 1st July

(first Friday of the month)

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Maxine Richter on 0429 339 002

Cost: $6.00 entry for Bentley Park & Rowethorpe residents. Plus $1.00 for Tea & Biscuits (BYO cup)

Day bowls on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays will continue throughout July. Recent rain has resulted in several days having to be abandoned. Bowls is never cancelled for weather so if enough members turn up and are willing to play a game will go on.

We have no competitions or outings planned for this month but on Wednesday the 12th of July a joint bowling game with Rowethorpe has been arranged. Depending on how many Rowethorpe players attend our numbers might be restricted. Turn up early to register as it will be on a first come basis. These are normally fun days with an enjoyable after the bowls gathering.

Illness continues to affect many members and we wish them all a speedy recovery and even if they cannot bowl, they are all welcome to happy hours. COVID-19 infections excepted of course. The club now has a happy hour after both Wednesday and Saturday bowls. New members are always welcome. Please contact me if you require any further information.

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

ZONE 1: Adie Court, Le-Breton Lane, Wootliff Way, Drummond Way, & Pemberton Drive.

ZONE 2: Akora Apartments, Grandis Boulevard, Beelu Avenue, Augustus

July 2023 Calendar

Calendar activities can be viewed on SwanTV Channel 101

Bentley Park Bulletin contact details

If your club would like to be featured in the next Bentley Park Bulletin, please email the details to: news@swancare.com.au

Deadline is prior to the 20th July 2023.

Please note that all activities in the Bentley Park Bulletin are subject to change due to COVID-19 regulations and public holidays.