Bentley Park Bulletin September 2023

Bentley Park Residents’ Council

Despite the worst weather possible there was a good turnout of residents for the talk on Mobility Scooters. A follow up from the speakers was very positive and they have offered to come back again next year. They have also offered if four residents with Gophers need their Gophers serviced, they will come out and drop call out charges, just charging the basic $140.00.

September’s guest speaker on the 19th of September is Visva Kumar who is responsible for education and training in SwanCare’s People and Culture Department. The topic will be ‘Mental Health First Aid’.

In the next month we will be calling for nominations for the Residents’ Council and will be seeking at least eight members. All current Councillors can renominate. If you are interested and want to know what is expected of a Councilor, contact Bill at billwaterer@gmail.com.

The Council have been working with management on resolving residents’ concerns but please remember we cannot fix problems that happened years ago unless they are still reoccurring. Many of the issues raided are ‘people’ problems and we need to be able to talk to each other before matters get out of hand.

Members of the Council are at The Club from 9:30am – 11:00am on the second Friday of each month. If you have a concern or need information, drop in and say ‘hi’.

When: 9:30am Tuesday 19th September

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Bill Waterer (Chairperson) on 6250 0506 or 0409 570 291 Carole Collins (Deputy Chairperson) 0448 652 160

Chess Group

Anyone for chess? There is no better brain exercise than a game of chess. Enjoyable too! Beginners, ‘rusty’ old players, and experts all welcome.

When: 2:00pm Thursdays

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Tom Swallow on 6250 0503

SwanCare Centres Auxiliary

Our weather hopefully will improve soon and the sun will shine brighter. Looking forward to the Dolphin Cruise in September. In October we are organising at outing to the aquarium at Hillary’s. Cost is $50.00 and flyers are to follow with more details. As such, there will be no meetings in September or October. As the Bulletin had already gone to press before our August meeting, we don’t have the details regarding money raised at the No Bake Cake Sale, but will follow up in next Bentley Park Bulletin.

Diary dates to keep in mind are the 24th of October for our outing to Hillary’s and the 28th of November for our AGM. Other dates are the 4th and 11th of November where we will be selling tickets at the Swan Grocery Store for our Christmas raffle.

Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822

Bentley Park Diners

Come along and join us for a meal at High Wycombe Tavern. Bus will leave the village at 5:15pm and return when all have finished eating and socialising. Please book your seat as soon as possible.

When Bus departs 5:15pm, Tuesday 12th & 19th September

Where: High Wycombe Tavern, High Wycombe

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

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

Writing Group

We would love a few more regular members to attend so if you are thinking about it, please come along and expand your knowledge as to writing about your family history, articles for your artistic or sporting group, or even letters to the editor. You will be given topics to think and write about, leading you to writing fantasy pieces, solid news articles, or poems.

When: 11:00am to 12:00pm, Thursdays even week

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Shirley Barnes on 6250 0558

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 12:00pm

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 Social Club

The Social Club invites all residents to a free concert with the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra. The theme is ‘Let’s Dance.’

Afternoon tea will be served. Kiosk will be open for the purchase of ice cream, chocolates etc.

Raffle tickets will also be on sale.

Bus will pick up at 1:30pm and return after the event. Come along and enjoy some beautiful music with your friends.

When: Doors open at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start, finishing at 4:15pm Sunday 10th

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Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226

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

Pool Table Club

Join us for a couple of games on the pool table!

All welcome to come and join in.

When 6:00pm to 9:00pm Thursdays

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Craig Hudson on 9362 2786

We Are Not Alone

We are back again to inform you. We have new DVD tapes and updated information on our friends, the Aliens.

Be the first 15 persons to be considered for this new session. Send a text message to Charlie, the organiser. Your text message will be acknowledged. More details on attendance of first session.

When: 9:00am to 12:00pm Tuesdays

Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Charlie Joseph on 0425 326 581

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

Bingo Club

Moving into Bentley Park alongside her husband, Allan, retirement living resident Mary Manning was looking for a new activity she could immerse herself into and meet new friends through.

“I heard about the Bingo Club through a friend and decided to come along, thought ‘what’s there to lose?’ Well actually thought ‘there’s not too much to lose!’”

Despite never playing before, Mary had a great time and quickly found a love for the game. 17 years later she remains a passionate Bingo Club member, joining fellow residents every Thursday evening to share a laugh and try her luck on going home a winner.

In addition to playing bingo, residents also have a chance to secure a win with break opens, lucky numbers, door prizes and raffles.

“The social aspect is what I enjoy most but obviously there’s also a chance to win something, whether it’s money or a prize, either are great! It’s a game of chance, you can’t always win but it is always a fun time.”

Players are asked to bring their own mug for tea or coffee with biscuits for a small donation of $1. Alternatively, attend with your own snacks and drinks to enjoy throughout the evening.

“A lot of residents encourage their friends to join - or persuade their friends I should say!” Mary laughed, “No matter how they find us, it’s great seeing new faces and I’d recommend it to anyone.”

The Bingo Club are welcoming new members to come on down and give it a go! To arrange pick up and drop off, please contact village bus driver, Ken Power, on 6250 0486.

When: Doors open 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start, Thursdays

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

Contact: Silvia Walton on 9361 2630

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

Girl Guides

We would like to invite you to a fun afternoon to play the board game ‘Beetle’ with dice. There will be afternoon tea, prizes, craft stall and raffle tickets on sale (3 tickets for $2.00). Tickets for the afternoon have already gone on sale but should space be available, and you would still like to attend, please contact me.

When 2:00pm Wednesday 6th September

Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425 Cost: $5.00

Art Group

All residents welcome! Our art can be seen on our Facebook Group ‘SwanCare Bentley Park Art Group’.

When: 9:00am Tuesdays & Fridays

Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Maureen Grickage on 6250 0580

Swan Village Bowling Club

The Club AGM will be held in the Pavilion on the 7th of September. Nomination forms for all committee positions are available on the Pavilion notice board. To vote at the AGM, members must have paid their annual fee of $15.00 before the meeting.

Day bowls on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays will continue throughout September. 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.

On the 20th of September the Patrons Shield competition will be held. The Patron, Graham Francis, sponsors this event and is expected to participate. Afternoon tea will be supplied after the event and non-playing members can also attend. Entry sheet is available in the Pavilion.

Club members organised by Ron Leeuwenburg have arranged a scroungers game for Tuesday mornings at 10:00am. Details are also in the Pavilion. Illness and injury continue 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. There is no need to prebook, just turn up on a bowling day with flat shoes and we will show you the ropes.

Please note will be on holiday until the 1st of October, but our Vice President, Jim Leavy, or any committee members can help if required.

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

Social Dance

The next Social Dance evening will be on Saturday the 16th of September. 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 16th September

Where: Auditorium, Admin Building

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

Cost: $2.00 with a free raffle ticket

Ladies of the Night Quilting Group

We have been meeting at Bentley for the past 18 years. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the Activity Room. We had a break in June and July due to holidays in both Australia and overseas however we returned last month and have thoroughly enjoyed quilting once again.

We welcome any new quilters who wish to enjoy the camaraderie of quilting.

When: 6:30pm Monday 11th & 25th September (2nd & 4th Monday of the month)

Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Marion Pitcher on 0457 034 011 or Judy Mackintosh on 0433 203 211

Bentley Park Bulletin

September 2023

Fish N Chips with Friends

It is nice to see that new residents are joining our popular monthly luncheons. Last month’s Entertainers ‘Evergreen Melodies’ were a huge success. Will and his colleagues had all residents singing and clapping to their tunes. will definitely book them again for next year.

Coming up Entertainers for:

Friday 1st September – The ever-popular Paul Robinson

Friday 6th October – Jerry Salonga (New Entertainer)

Friday 3rd November – The popular Adam Penn

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 and prizes to be won.

When: Doors open 10.30am Friday 1st September

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.

Line Dancing

Music and dancing are always recognised as having a ‘feel-good’ effect on anyone, so why not come along to watch and listen, or give Line Dancing a try. Also, so good for your general fitness, balance, co-ordination, and great fun. We even have morning tea after the session so it’s a good chance to meet other residents. Hope you will give it a try.

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 & other expenses. Please bring your own cup.

Book Club

New members welcome. Lively discussions are guaranteed.

When: Thursday 21st September (Third Thursday of each month)

Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct

Contact: Nicky Dair on 6250 0553

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

ZONE 2: Akora Apartments, Grandis Boulevard, Beelu Avenue, Augustus Way, & Solandri Avenue.

ZONE 3: Saggers Drive, Talbot Place, Graham Crescent, Hawthorne Crescent, & Clayden Court.

ZONE 4: 26 Plantation Drive, Plantation Apartments, Pine Mews, Leeuwin Crescent, Millstream Way, & Stirling Close.

September 2023 Calendar

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 September 2023.

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