TIDINGS NOV11

Nove mber 2011 bentley park resident newsletter

SwanMobile Appeal Objective: To raise $20,000.

What will the money be used for?

To purchase a second ‘SwanMobile’ (6 seater golf buggy).

What is the SwanMobile used for?

The SwanMobile is used to transport residents around the village. Residents are able to simply phone the SwanMobile and request to be picked up from one location and driven to another.

Residents use the SwanMobile to get to medical, physio, podiatry and hair appointments, to attend clubs and other social activities, to visit loved ones or friends at the care facilities, to visit the library; it is used by many residents to save many weary legs.

Why do we need another SwanMobile?

The current SwanMobile is struggling to cope with the large distances it has to travel across the Bentley Park site and quite often runs out of power in the afternoon, which is frustrating for drivers and passengers.

Why increase the service?

A recent survey of Village residents revealed two points of interest: 1) Over 80% of our residents are over the age of 75 so we cannot expect usage to decrease.

2) Most expressed a need for a continuous SwanMobile service, without the hour midday break now necessary to recharge the batteries.

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

0413 388 650

In addition, Village residents are now able to dine at Spritz at lunch times therefore are wanting a drop off/pick up service, due to limited parking, not being able to walk the distance to Kingia, etc.

What is the plan?

The plan is to raise funds to purchase another SwanMobile. One will be ‘on the road’ from 9.00am – 12.30pm, then the second will run from 12.30pm – 4.00pm. Therefore each vehicle will have a lesser workload and will always be fully charged at the beginning of each shift. We would also have one in place for emergencies if the other broke down.

How can you help?

Donate to the SwanMobile Appeal!

Donations can be forwarded to SwanCare Group, Administration Reception 26 Plantation Drive, Bentley WA 6102.

Amount raised as of 21st October

= $9,080

Cheques made payable to SwanCare Group, noting SwanMobile Appeal on the back of the cheque or on the envelope.

SwanCare Group is a registered charitable organisation.

Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible, a receipt will be issued for all donations.

If staff would like to arrange for an automatic payroll deduction, please contact Fiona on Ext 2131.

$20,000 $19,000 $18,000 $17,000 $16,000 $15,000 $14,000 $13,000 $12,000 $11,000 $10,000 $9,000 $8,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000

Require further information?

Please contact Karen Parker, Executive Assistant for any additional information on 6250 0010.

Bentley Park Events Office Melbourne Cup Luncheon - November 1 Auditorium Concert - November 2 Fish & Chip Luncheon - November 4

Inside this issue > Bentley Park News - pg 3 CEO’s Report - pg 4 Residents Advisory Council - pg 6 Bentley Park Events Office - pg 10 Club News - pg 14

Church Notices The Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 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

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 B. Bennett – 9472 6857. For Transport phone Ken Sinclair – 9361 0131.

Catholic Services 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Stratton Centre commencing at 11am.

Rowethorpe Uniting Church Rowethorpe Uniting Church Weekly Sunday Services are conducted in the Rowethorpe Chapel 10:00am with visiting Ministers.

Contact Mary Perreau – 9355 5381.

The Christian Fellowship (Get Together) Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 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

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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.

Please supply editorial contribution as a Word document electronically to tidings@swancare.com.au.

Any supporting photographs may be supplied electronically or as hardcopy prints.

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Bentley Park News

Residents Joining Our Bentley Park Community Our community extends a warm welcome

Battery Recycling We have been approached by the Mindarie Regional Council regarding battery recycling.

They would provide the village with containers for household batteries which would then be delivered to a collection point.

If any residents would like to coordinate this service for the village, please contact Maddie Mulholland at the Mindarie Regional Council on 9306 6348 or email wasted@mrc.wa.gov.au

to Mrs Evans, Mr Davis, Mr Abrahams and Ms Clegg. Bentley Park resident Tony Ryder is happy to answer any questions that new residents have regarding living in the village.

Please feel free to call Tony on 6250 0510.

Kingia Corridor Plaques

Maintenance

In June 2011 the management team

To reduce the risk of injury to staff, maintenance staff should no longer be moving furniture for residents. If residents have purchased a new piece of furniture they will need to arrange for the disposal of the old one. Where units are vacated residents and families are reminded that all furniture and rubbish must be removed before it is handed over. Thank you for your assistance.

easily locate where a resident’s room was

discussed the importance of being able to situated within the Kingia High Care facility.

At the time residents, staff and families would locate where they were according to the corridor number.

In conjunction with the Lifestyle Team we decided to run a “Naming of the Corridors

Dennis (80) Sprays Station

Taken from the Canning Times

Competition”. Residents, relatives and staff were invited to enter. We had an overwhelming response.

A common theme shown through a number of entries was the river theme. A river begins and ends at a point however flows through many points, some graceful and others challenging – quite similar to life.

The river names suggested were those

Bentley Park - Rowethorpe At our recent meeting the question of security was raised. It was suggested we have more security guards on patrol around the village, but unfortunately it costs money and if Admin employed extra security our fees would of course have to be increased.

The security guards do their best to answer calls as soon as possible, but with such a large area to cover there are times when we need to be patient until they arrive.

No break ins have been reported to any member of Neighbourhood Watch in the last month. This is good news but we still need to be aware and ensure our windows and doors are securely closed at all times especially as the warmer weather approaches.

Please do not hesitate to call Resident Support/ Security on 6250 0020 if you notice anything that appears suspicious.

DELEGATES are TONY RYDER, ALMA RALPH, DON PEDERICK, DON REID, LILLIAN PELHAM, AUDREY WYLIE. PAM McINNES, JOAN EDWARDS, MARION POLLOCK, BARRY WILLIAMS, EILEEN PALMER, DAWN INVERARITY, DORRIS HARPER, and from ROWETHORPE, PAT JORDAN, JOY HAWKEN & YVONNE BALLARD. SECURITY PHONE NUMBER IS 6250 0020 Seven Days a Week.

Tony Ryder, Co-ordinator Ph: 6250 0510

throughout Western Australia: Murray, Bentley resident Dennis Morris tries his hand at spray painting, getting tips from urban artist Mike Shime.

Helena, Blackwood, Avon, Gascoyne, Fortescue.

Mrs Irene May James

GRAFFITI art is normally linked to young, emerging artists, but an 80-year-old Bentley resident is challenging this stereotype.

In conjunction with our Graphic Designer the

7.8.1920 to 24.10.2011

With a spray can in hand, Dennis Morris experimented with the form at McIver Station, which is being invigorated with an urban art mural.

families and staff to not only identify where

plaques were created to share the journey of the river. The plaques allow residents, they reside, but learn about the rivers journey throughout WA.

“It’s not often you see an 80-year-old at a train station with a spray can taking a quick painting lesson from a 14-year- old,” urban artist Mike Shime said.

Ronald passed away in 1996 and Irene continued to live in their independent unit until April 2010 when she transferred to Waminda.

Both Ron and Irene were always willing to help in the Village and Irene was instrumental in setting up and running of the Canasta, Samba and Pony Card groups over the years.

“Art is shared by young and old alike. Once people realise that it’s only the medium that is different, then a 14-year-old and an 80-year-old can actually find a lot of common ground.”

The mural at McIver station is a part of the Public Transport Authority’s Urban Art Project, aimed at reducing graffiti at train stations.

Mr Ronald & Mrs Irene James became residents of Swan Cottages Homes in October 1987.

Irene passed on 24 October 2011, a private funeral was held 2nd November.

Mrs Marriot, Emma Brierty, Mrs Broemer, Mrs Karabaj and Mr Anderson

Irene’s family would like to thank all her friends and the staff of SwanCare Group for their friendship, care and support over many, many years.

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Across My Desk

Introduction to our Board Members Prof. Robin Watts

CEO’s Report Happy 51st Birthday As an organisation we have just had our 51st birthday. I recall that this time last year we were frantically planning for our 50th celebration, and another year on, our birthday just slips by as if nothing happened.

I have to say though, that our 51st year has been an incredible one and, in the larger scheme of things, has perhaps been one of the most notable in our very notable history.

The 51st year of SwanCare Group as an organisation has been one in which we have made some major changes to the way we go about our business, and we have, through this process, laid a wonderful foundation for many more years of success as we continue to grow and develop. Whilst we will forever remain true to our humble beginnings, we can now look confidently to the future with renewed enthusiasm as we fulfil our vision for being recognised as a leader and specialist provider of retirement living, community services and aged care.

The many challenges and strategic decisions that we have faced and overcome during this amazing year would not have been possible without the unerring support, guidance and advice that I continually receive from our wonderful Board of Directors. All of our Directors are volunteers, and they are a gifted group of individuals each of whom have specialised skills which they bring to SwanCare Group and share freely so that we can continue to be the best organisation we can be. I thought that in reflecting on the wonderful achievements of this, our 51st year, it would be a good opportunity to provide you with a brief insight to the skill set that each of our Directors possess.

It is planned, over the next few months, in conjunction with your VRAC, that we will try and arrange for our members to attend the monthly residents meeting as a means of “putting a face to the name …” , and so that you can hear a little bit more about their respective stories, and how they have come to be a part of SwanCare Group.

MR. MARTIN DUNLEAVY

Chairperson Commenced on Board: 28 March 2006

SKILL SET

Retired Architect and Curtin University Facilities Manager. Martin brings detailed project management and organisational skills to the Board. Martin is also the Chair of our Building and Planning Committee and the Remuneration Review Committee.

SKILL SET

Retired Adjunct Professor of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University.

Previously was the Foundation Professor of Nursing, Curtin University, and the Director of the WA Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery. Robin has exceptional skills in the area of nursing, ethics, governance and strategic planning.

She is a member of our Strategy and Organisation Committee.

MR. JULIAN KEYS

Mr. Evan Nunn

Deputy Chairperson Commenced on Board: September 2009

Commenced on Board: March 2011

SKILL SET

SKILL SET

Director of Imeka, his own Human Resource (HR) Consultancy Business.

Julian specialises in HR advisory services, change management and organisational development. He Chairs our Strategy and Organisation Committee and is also a member of our Finance and Audit Committee, and the Remunerations Review Committee.

With close to 30 years experience in senior financial positions, Evan brings expertise of financial management, business development and risk management to the Board. Evan is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee.

Dr. Lachlan Henderson

MR. CHRIS ANDRICH

Commenced on Board: October 2008

SKILL SET

Currently he is the Director of Venues – Venues West. Chris specialises in business development, marketing, and communications. He is the current Chair of our Finance and Audit Committee, and is a member of the Remunerations Review Committee.

Commenced on Board: April 2011

SKILL SET

Group Director of Medical Services and Strategy with St. John of God Health Care. Lachlan has many years experience in senior strategic roles, corporate governance, training, education and general medical services.

He is a member of our Strategy and Organisation Committee.

Ms. Julie Brunner Mr. Doug Yorke

Commenced on Board: October 2009

SKILL SET

Retired Head of the School of Business Law, at Curtin University. Doug’s skills are legal matters, organisational development and governance issues.

He is a member of both our Building and Planning Committee and our Strategy and Organisation Committee.

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Commenced on Board: March 2011

Commenced on Board: August 2011

SKILL SET

A specialist in Town Planning, Julie was the head of the Curtin University Department of Town Planning and Urban Studies. Currently providing consultancy services in the field of Town Planning, Julie brings specialised expertise related to building developments, project management and strategic planning to the Board. She is a member of our Building and Planning Committee.

VRAC Election Time October also marks that time of the year when we undertake elections for our Village Residents Advisory Council (VRAC). This year we say farewell from their VRAC role to two exceptionally hard working and committed members of our community in Gill Godsmark and Carol Greenaway. Both of these ladies have given exceptional service and support to the VRAC and they will be greatly missed. I know that both ladies are still very active in other SwanCare Group Community activities, so although they will no longer be on the VRAC, we will still nevertheless get to benefit and reap the rewards of their services in the other areas of Bentley Park community that they are involved in. As we say goodbye to two outgoing members we welcome in two new members in Shirley Barnes and Tom Brazier, and we welcome back returning member, Ken Sinclair who was successful in being reappointed for another term.

Congratulations to Shirley, Tom and Ken, and we wish them enjoyment and success as they undertake their role on the VRAC.

Events Committee for 2012 and beyond ….

I have been formally advised that Peter and Shirley Brunt will be stepping down from their respective roles as coordinator and secretary of the Bentley Park Events Committee (formerly known as the Swan Village Social Club). Their terms of

appointment will officially cease on the 31st December, 2011.

After 12 years of working to organise entertainment and special events, they feel that they need a rest and consider that it is now their turn to finally enter retirement …

Both Peter and Shirley are looking forward to handing the baton over to others to take up this exciting role, and wonderful opportunity.

Accordingly, I am seeking persons who feel that they have the necessary abilities and commitment to take up the positions on the Events Committee. Naturally we are looking to establish replacements for the two vacant positions, but I am also keen to receive applications from individuals who wish to provide general assistance in supporting the Committee, because as we all know, “many hands make light work” . I am reliably informed that Laurie Hudson, the current Treasurer of the Events Committee is proposing to stay on board. This is great news as Laurie has done an exceptional job in looking after the purse strings and it is comforting to know for the new people that you have a dedicated and skilful Treasurer position already occupied.

In terms of the hand-over and transition process I have been assured that all relevant documentation and details concerning the procedures and duties involved will be made available. I also note that there is a good balance of funds on hand to kick start the new committee. It all sounds pretty exciting, all we need now is committed, enthusiastic and willing people to come forward.

The Space@Carlisle Open Day The new units at Carlisle will be open Thursday 17th November at 10am and 2pm for Bentley Park residents to view. We have arranged for a bus to be available to take residents. If you would like to attend, please telephone reception and advise what time you would like to go – either 10am or 2pm. Phone: 6250 0000.

The new committee will be responsible for the coordination and organisation of the major social events and activities for our Bentley Park residents, and as such will need to work closely with Administration in the planning and preparation for these.

I look forward to receiving responses from eager and enthusiastic residents keen to be part of the new Events Committee. Please respond to the advertisement contained within this edition of Tidings.

Footnote: The operation and management of the Opportunity Shop and the Paper Recycling will remain as a separate activity and will be controlled through the Opportunity Master Trust Account. The distribution of the proceeds from the Opportunity Shop will however be controlled

by Administration after consultation with residents. The proceeds from the recycling will be deposited as income directly into the Events Committee account to help support their operations. Peter has indicated he will still continue in his role of Coordinating the Opportunity Shop and the Paper Recycling.

And finally, by the time this edition is out the Bentley Park Show will be over for another year, so to Beryl Davis and her Bentley Park Show Committee, I want to thank you for your sterling efforts (once again), and I trust that the show was a resounding success.

Regards, Graham Francis Chief Executive Officer

• Choice of 2 or 3 bedrooms • Beautifully finished • All maintenance taken care of • Only 5kms from the city • Ample public transport on your doorstep • 24 hour security and assistance • Wonderful social and friendship opportunities

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Residents Advisory Council - Brian Dale The October meeting was very well attended with 68 residents present.

current directors should be made known to residents and it would be much appreciated

Three nominations were received for the three available positions on the 2011/2012 Council with no elections needed.

The corner is currently being landscaped, to make it look respectable in the interim period, as development may be as far away as 2 years.

New Councillors will be Shirley Barnes and Tom Brazier. Ken Sinclair renominated and all will serve for two years commencing November 2011.

In reply to a query, Graham advised that the level of the Stage 4 units would be continued through to Adie Court, involving considerable removal of soil.

Even though most are still employed, he

Retiring Councillors Gill Godsmark and Carol Greenaway were thanked for their services with acclamation from the audience.

In response to a question from a Cooinda resident, Graham advised that development of the site was not envisaged for the near future, but residents were assured of relocation when that did occur.

In reply to a resident requesting that the

Carlisle – handover of building this month, and it is thought that the secure, gated site will attract retirees. Prices from $410,000 and the village will operate as a completely separate entity.

had insisted on one colour only. At the

Australind – sales still slow, although 7 of the 21 units have been sold.

Other issues discussed included road line

QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR: On behalf of Richard Cleaver Lodge residents Ken Thurtell thanked the staff members and volunteers who generously donated their time in the recent painting at Richard Cleaver Lodge.

Swanmobile Coordinator, Carolyn Wellstead, responded to questions relating to the current fundraising appeal for a new Swanmobile.

Suggestions were put forward about the possible upgrade of the present vehicle and the meeting was advised that SwanCare is looking at all options. However, the problems with the buggy are not only related to the power source – because the vehicle is so overworked, general maintenance is also a factor and it is thought that an extra vehicle to share the work load was a preferable option, if the funds could be raised.

A positive response from current drivers regarding the extra 30 minutes shift extension has been received.

GUEST SPEAKER CEO GRAHAM FRANCIS: Also mentioned the Swanmobile issue and said, whilst management was right behind the fundraising effort, they were still keeping an open mind as to alternatives. If one was found, or if the fundraising fell short of the target, he assured residents that records of donations were being kept and they would be contacted to decide on whether a refund was required.

He then spoke about the outcome of the Strategic Planning Meeting and identified the five areas of planning for the village over the next five years, with the continued debt reduction still the main focus. (Details of this meeting have been previously published in Tidings).

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the Jarrah Rd/Adie Court area.

Graham then went on to advise the situation at all SwanCare sites: Bentley – units under construction should be finished in January. Sales interest still good and administration was now looking forward to the next development stage, most likely in

if they could attend some VRAC meetings.

Graham agreed to publish details in Tidings and pass on the invitation to the directors.

felt that they would be happy to attend if possible.

next stage of unit development not have white roofs, Graham replied that SwanCare had wanted the Stage 4 development to have several roof colours, but the council suggestion of another resident he agreed that solar panels for the roofs should also be considered.

painting, speeding in Plantation Drive, financial structure of SwanCare, parking near

Dunsborough – the sale of the land did not eventuate and the Board of Directors has made a decision to take the property off the market until the real estate climate of the south west region improves dramatically.

Kingia, and painting to buildings in the Lithgo Court area.

In response to a suggestion that the village needed a coffee shop where people could

The CEO then went on to say that the proceeds of the golf day had been allocated to the purchase of 2 barbecues, but it had since been found that the secure units required cost in the vicinity of $10,000 each, so it had been decided to install one unit only, probably near the Leisure Centre.

The area would be shaded and usage would be monitored to ascertain whether another unit was desirable in the future. It is not yet decided whether unit would be gas or electric but it would be available to residents for personal use.

In response to a question re the level of welfare staff, Graham advised that as SwanCare moved into the area of community care, (for which we have now 20 licences), more staff will be employed to administer care in the home.

A resident asked if, with all the changes planned for the future, SwanCare would retain its not-for-profit status. Graham replied that retention of this was very important to the current Board of Directors and to achieve that meant management had to provide a level of concessional beds in our care facilities and also affordable accommodation in the village (rentals).

A resident then suggested that details of our

just drop in and socialise, Graham agreed to consider this and would approach the shop proprietors to see if they would be interested in providing this facility, if an area could be allocated.

NEXT MONTH”S GUEST SPEAKER will be Kym Werner, SwanCare Hospitality Services Manager.

Please feel free to contact any member of the Council on any Village issue of concern: Brian Dale, Chairman, Ph: 6250 0538 Carolyn Wellstead, Vice Chair, Ph: 6250 0505 Cath Devereaux, Ph: 6250 0407 Ken Sinclair, Ph: 9361 0131 Shirley Barnes, Ph: 6250 0558 Tom Brazier, Ph: 6250 0496 We meet on the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at 9.30am in the Auditorium. All Village and Care Centre Residents are invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Brian Dale, Chairman Village Residents Advisory Council

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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

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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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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 Plantation Apartments 4th Birthday The residents of Plantation Apartments

celebrated their 4th birthday with a Sundowner in the courtyard. A delicious birthday cake was cut and the champagne popped. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Bentley Park Diners Our final outing for the Diners 2011 will be on Tuesday 8th & 15th November 2011 at the Ten Ten Chinese Restaurant in Karawara. When you arrive find a table in the allotted area and choose the meals you would like to share with your friends.

When the bill comes divide it equally.

You don’t need a partner as there will be 43 friendly villagers to welcome you. The bus is $5.00. Please book early so I can arrange bus lists & drivers.

Contact Lorraine on 6250 0425.

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SUNDAY

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November 2011

WEDNESDAY

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Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Club 9.30am JPS Melbourne Cup Luncheon AUD Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 9.00am SCR Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Swan Bowling Club vs Admin 3pm OBC Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD Darts Club 6.30pm JPS Canasta 7.00pm JPS

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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park

9.00am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Handicraft/Beading 1.00pm HR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Catholic Services Snooker Club Rummycub Indoor Bowls Tai Chi Diner’s Club Outing Darts Club

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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park

9.00am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131) Social Club Concert 2.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft 1.00pm HR Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Club 9.30am JPS Residents Coffee Morning 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Rummycub 1.00pm JPS Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Tai Chi 5.00pm AUD Diner’s Club Outing 5.45pm Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Table Tennis 9.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPG Bentley Show Committee 9.30am HR Neighbourhood Watch Meeting 9.30am CL Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Canasta 7.00pm JPS

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Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park

9.00am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131) Social Club Concert 2.00pm AUD

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park

9.00am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

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TUESDAY

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft 1.00pm HR Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Pottery Group 9.00am PGS General Balance Group 9.00am RSC Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Bridge 1.00pm JPS Handicraft 1.00pm HR Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Hydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHP Hydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP Patchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Catholic Services Snooker Club Rummycub Indoor Bowls Tai Chi Darts Club

Art Group Computer Club Exercise Club Snooker Club Rummycub Indoor Bowls Tai Chi Darts Club

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 11.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 5.45pm 6.30pm JPS

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 11.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS

Library Open Table Tennis Art Group Computer Club Exercise Class Snooker Club Rummycub Indoor Bowls Tai Chi Darts Club Canasta

9.15am - 12.15pm 9.00am SCR 9.00am ABL2 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.00pm JPS 1.30pm AUD 5.00pm AUD 6.30pm JPS 7.00pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Table Tennis 9.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPG Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Canasta 7.00pm JPS

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Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 9.00am SCR Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.00am ABL2 Undercroft Bowls 9.30am RCL Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPG Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Pony Canasta 1.00pm JPS Swan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUD Canasta 7.00pm JPS

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Balance Group 11.00am RAC Stratton Lunchtime Concert JPS Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Mahjong Club 1.00pm JPS Darts Club 6.30pm SCR Bush Poets Society 7.00pm AUD

Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowls Swan Bowling Club

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Pottery Group Low-impact Exercise Computer Club Exercise Class Stretch Balance Group Snooker Club Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo

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

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9.00am PGS 9.00am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 9.30am HR 10.00am JPS 1.00pm SCR 1.30pm JPS 1.30pm MSHP 2.00pm ABL2 7.00pm AUD

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Pottery Group Low-impact Exercise Computer Club Exercise Class Writers Group Stretch Balance Class Scrabble Club Hydrotherapy Snooker Club Hydrotherapy Computer Club Bingo

9.00am PGS 9.00am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 10.00am JPS 1.30pm JPS 1.30pm MSHP 2.00pm SCR 2.30pm MSHP 2.00pm ABL2 7.00pm AUD

9.00am PGS 9.00am RSC 9.00am ABL2 9.30am JPS 9.30am HR 10.00am JPS 1.30pm JPS 1.30pm MSHP 2.00pm SCR 2.30pm MSHP 2.00pm ABL2 7.00pm AUD

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

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

Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowls Swan Bowling Club

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Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Art Group 9.00am ABL2 Exercise Class 9.30am JPS Balance Group 11.00am RAC Snooker Club 1.00pm SCR Mahjong Club 1.00pm JPS Darts Club 6.30pm JPS Theatre Group Outing 7.00pm

Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowls Swan Bowling Club

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

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

November My events to note:

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8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 9.30am RCL 1.15pm OBC

Bentley Park Calendar of Events

8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 9.30am RCL 1.15pm OBC

8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 9.30am RCL 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

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Op Shop open Exercise Class Undercroft Bowls Swan Bowling Club

ABL2 Administration Building Level2 8.30am-12pm 9.30am JPS 9.30am RCL 1.15pm OBC

Spritz Café

AC

Adie Court

AR

Art Room (Admin Building)

AUD Auditorium CC

Cultural Centre

CL

Coffee Lounge (2nd Floor Administration)

CR

Committee Room (Admin)

HR

Handicraft Room (Administration Building)

JPS

JP Stratton Centre

KC

Kingia Concourse

LC

Leisure Centre

MG

Millstream Gardens

Weekdays 9.30am - 2pm

MSHP Multiple Schlerosis

Hydrotherapy Pool

(bus pick-up at Bentley Park)

Why not take the Swanmobile?

OBC Outdoor Bowling Club

• Coffee / Cappuccino / Tea • Sandwiches / Foccacias • Hot Meals & Fresh Salads • Selection of Cakes & Muffins • Soft Drinks / Juices / Milk Drinks

PGS Pottery Group Studio RAC Rowethorpe-Activity Centre RCL

Richard Cleaver Lodge

RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym

kingia arcade

RSC Rowethorpe-Sutton Centre SCR Snooker Club Room

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Bentley Park Events Office

At present we have a very healthy excess of funds which will enable us to finance several proposed projects. In conjunction with Administration and the Op. Shop staff we will shortly be making a number of donations and payments. Details in the next Tidings.

Events Past

Recycling Scheme

October was indeed a busy month with two concert items, planning and organising the Melbourne Cup Luncheon and making arrangements for the remainder of 2011 up to my (and Secretary Shirley’s) final event on New Year’s Eve.

The recycling of Newspapers and Cans has also done well in the past few months, it too has brought in good revenue, ($70 a tonne), spent for the benefit of residents.

On Friday October 7th we had our usual Stratton Luncheon, attended by a “full house” of 65 persons. We were most pleasantly entertained by the versatile Bernard Carney, songs, stories and great guitar playing.

Future for Social Events

On Sunday October 9th the Auditorium Concert featured another guitar virtuoso, Bill Blaine, accompanying himself in a programme of popular songs and some Country and Western numbers.

Bookings for Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Sweep tickets went on sale from Tuesday October 11th with Shirley handling the usual early rush for tickets and table bookings, these are going well.

I have recently had discussions with CEO Graham Francis regarding my resignation and handing over to whoever steps up to take on the work of organising social events in the future. Arrangements have been made and agreed, which will make a very smooth handover to ensure that we have an ongoing and meaningful programme of social events and activities.

I have agreed to continue with the management of the Opportunity Shop and Re-cycling Scheme. The funds raised from the Op. Shop will continue to be set aside for Village use. The Opportunity Trust Account and dispersal of monies in donations and grants will be managed by Administration. As previously the Op. Shop staff and management will be involved in that process.

Coming Up We start November with the Melbourne Cup Luncheon and it looks as though it will be well attended, as usual.

Moneys received from the sale of recycled items will be paid by cheque (as before) and be part of revenue of social event organisers.

The ticket price, which includes a three course meal, and all drinks, live entertainment by “Heel & Toe” quartet, and of course the showing of the “big race” on the large TV screen was considered good value for $18. We expect we will all have an enjoyable day.

I conclude by thanking those people who have supported and appreciated our efforts over the past near 12 years and hope you will do so for our last few events. I trust that you, like us, will give your support to whoever takes on the work in the future.

We follow with another Fish & Chip Luncheon on Friday November 4th when the entertainer will be the always popular Brett Nosworthy.

This event was booked out by October 19th.

At the November luncheon we will be giving details and taking bookings for the Special Stratton Luncheon and Concert, with entertainment in seasonal style by Adam Penn – no doubt this will be fully booked.

Sincerely, Peter Brunt, Co-ordinator Shirley Brunt, Secretary

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This lunch will be held on the second Friday in December, the 9th, to be closer to the Christmas season.

The final Auditorium Concert for the year, (my 122nd and last) will be held on Sunday November 20th when the entertainers will be the talented Eddie Storm and the delightful Kelly Green. Both are well known to us and have given us some great shows in the past, singing songs we all know and love.

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Show starts at 2pm, bus pick up from 1.30pm. Tickets at the door $5.

When these events are over we will get down to organising the Christmas Show and Carols evening on Friday December 16th, and our final “Swan Song” event, the New Year’s Eve Party, we do hope that all our friends and regular supporters will come along to our farewell function.

Details of both of these December events will be in the next Tidings and on notice boards and you will, as usual, all get a flyer in your letter box.

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Opportunity Shop The Opportunity Shop has continued to trade well since the move to its new premises, and has raised good monies for spending on village activities, facilities and projects.

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Events Committee Members Needed

We are looking to form a new committee of people to organise and coordinate the primary social activities for our residents at Bentley Park.

Known as the Events Committee, you will be responsible for working closely with Administration to organise the primary social program of events throughout the year for our Community.

If you have organisational skills, an innovative mind and if you are not afraid of a little hard work and can commit— then WE WANT YOU. Ideally we are looking to form a Committee of about Six (6), eager, and enthusiastic members to make up the new Events Committee.

If you feel you might fit the bill please respond by filling out the form below and sending it to Karen Parker, Executive Assistant before Friday the 18th of November, 2011.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________ Any special skills and experience that you can offer: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Golf Poem

Should I Really Join Facebook ?

In my hand I hold a ball, White and dimpled, and rather small.

Oh, How bland it does appear.

This harmless looking little sphere.

A good laugh for people in the over 50 group !!!

AND really quite true!!

But it’s size I could not guess The awesome strength it does possess But since I fell beneath it’s spell, I’ve wandered through the fires of hell.

My life has not been quite the same Since I chose to play this stupid game.

It rules my mind for hours on end; A fortune it has made me spend.

It has made me curse and made me cry, And hate myself and want to die.

It promises me a thing called Par, If I hit it straight and far.

To master such a tiny ball, Should not be very hard at all.

But my desires the ball refuses, And does exactly as it chooses.

It hooks and slices, dribbles and dies, And disappears before my eyes.

Often it will have a whim, To hit a tree or take a swim.

With miles of grass on which to land, It finds a tiny patch of sand.

Then has me to offering up my soul, Of only it would find the hole.

It’s mad me whimper like a pup, And swear that I will give it up.

And take to drink to ease my sorrow, But the ball knows…I’ll be back tomorrow..

When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the thirty-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, takes videos, pictures, and communicates with Facebook and Twitter. I signed up under duress for Twitter and Facebook, so my seven kids, their spouses, 13 grandkids and 2 great-grand kids could communicate with me in the modern way. I figured I could handle something as simple as Twitter with only 140 characters of space.

That was before one of my grandkids hooked me up for Tweeter, Tweetree, Twhirl, Twitterfon, Tweetie and Twittererific Tweetdeck, Twitpix and something that sends every message to my cell phone and every other program within the texting world.

My phone was beeping every three minutes with the details of everything except the bowel movements of the entire next generation. I am not ready to live like this. I keep my cell phone in the garage in my golf bag. The kids bought me a GPS for my last birthday because they say I get lost every now and then going over to the grocery store or library.

I keep that in a box under my tool bench with the Blue Tooth [it’s red] phone I am supposed to use when I drive. I wore it once and was standing in line at Barnes and Noble talking to my wife and everyone in the nearest 50 yards was glaring at me. I had to take my hearing aid out to use it, and I got a little loud.

I mean the GPS looked pretty smart on my dash board, but the lady inside that gadget was the most annoying, rudest person I had run into in a long time. Every 10 minutes, she would sarcastically say, “Re-calc-u-lating.”

You would think that she could be nicer. It was like she could barely tolerate me. She would let go with a deep sigh and then tell me to make a U-turn at the next light. Then if I made a right turn instead. Well, it was not a good relationship.

When I get really lost now, I call my wife and tell her the name of the cross streets and while she is starting to develop the same tone as Gypsy the GPS lady, at least she loves me. To be perfectly frank, I am still trying to learn how to use the cordless phones in our house. We have had them for 4 years, but I still haven’t figured out how I can lose three phones all at once and have to run around digging under chair cushions and checking bathrooms and the dirty laundry baskets when the phone rings.

The world is just getting too complex for me. They even mess me up every time I go to the grocery store. You would think they could settle on something themselves but this sudden “Paper or plastic?” every time I check out just knocks me for a loop. I bought some of those cloth reusable bags to avoid looking confused, but I never remember to take them in with me.

Now I toss it back to them. When they ask me, “Paper or plastic?” I just say, “Doesn’t matter to me. I am bi-sacksual.” Then it’s their turn to stare at me with a blank look. I was recently asked if I tweet. I answered, “No, but I do toot a lot.”

Poem supplied by Ken Harris.

We senior citizens don’t need any more gadgets.

The TV remote and the garage door remote are about all we can handle.

The New Alphabet

J is for joints, out of socket, won’t mend, K

A is for apple, and B is for boat, that used to be right, but now it won’t float!

Age before beauty is what we once said, but let’s be a bit more realistic instead.

W for worry, now what’s going ‘round? X is for X ray, and what might be found.

L ‘s for libido, what happened to sex? M is for memory, I forget what comes next.

Y for another year I’m left here behind, Z is

Now The Alphabet:

N is neuralgia, in nerves way down low; O is for osteo, bones that don’t grow!

I’ve survived all the symptoms, my body’s deployed, and I’m keeping twenty-six doctors fully employed!

A’s for arthritis; B’s the bad back, C’s the chest pains, perhaps car-di-ac?

D is for dental decay and decline, E is for

eyesight, can’t read that top line!

F is for fissures and fluid retention, G is for gas which I’d rather not mention.

H high blood pressure--I’d rather it low; I for incisions with scars you can show.

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is for knees that crack when they bend.

P for prescriptions, I have quite a few, just give me a pill and I’ll be good as new!

Q is for queasy, is it fatal or flu? R is for reflux, one meal turns to two.

S is for sleepless nights, counting my fears, T is for Tinnitus; bells in my ears!

U is for urinary; troubles with flow; V for vertigo, that’s ‘dizzy,’ you know.

for zest I still have-- in my mind!

Patrick continues to discuss the illogical stance taken by Greenpeace and the Green Lobby in general with chapters on the big issues of today, including sustainable forestry, nuclear and hydro energy (the building of dama), the global population question, endangered species and evolution, climate change (he contends there has been global cooling for the past 12 years and we have more to fear from global cooling than global warming), the benefits of carbon which without there would be no life and points out that more carbon

Book Review: “Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout”

by Patrick Moore

means more food. He even argues that the melting of glaciers is of little consequence, its happened before. The biggest environmental problem the world faces today, Patrick contends, is poverty.

My only complaint is that Patrick repeats some of his ideas from time to time, but no doubt this is to drive home his arguments, and

The author was a founder of Greenpeace who is proud of the achievements of the organisation in its early years. He has since seen, in his opinion, seen Greenpeace lose its way, seen it taken over by ideologists who have no scientific background, which led him to resign and become a sensible environmentalist.

Patrick begins his book with a summary of his views then outlines the early years of Greenpeace. He continues with the story of his own upbringing which helps to establish his credentials.

What eventually disillusioned him was when Greenpeace ran a campaign to ban chlorine worldwide. He discusses the many benefits of chlorine, and other chemicals, in saving lives and of course the prevention of cholera immediately springs to mind.

Safely Dispose of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Energy efficient CFL bulbs are hailed as an environmentally friendly alternative that will save money and resources.

But not many people know that the bulbs contain mercury. Despite being a small amount, it is still very dangerous if leaked into the earth or water. These energy efficient bulbs must be disposed of safely to completely benefit the planet.

To dispose of an Energy Efficient Bulb – wrap light bulb in newspaper, place in plastic bag and dispose of in the rubbish bin.

If you break an Energy Efficient Bulb it is recommended that you: • put on gloves, sweep the debris onto the dustpan, wrap broken bulb in newspaper,

occasionally you have to wade through certain parts. On the other hand the book is well researched with plenty of references that can be used to check his sources.

This is a very important book and I urge everyone concerned with today’s debate regarding the environment to read the book, and in particular every politician should pick it up and peruse its pages.

Patrick presents another important point of view and all he asks, no matter your current view, is that you read his book with an open mind.

Perhaps Penny could add the book to the library, he book is available from Amazon, the Kindle edition costs $9.99, well worth it.

- David Harvey

place in plastic bag and then dispose of into an external rubbish bin. (do not place broken bulb into your rubbish bin inside your home)

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do not use the vacuum clear to clear up the broken bulb. Use a normal broom or brush to gently sweep up the broken pieces and dispose of as recommended.

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if an Energy Efficient Bulb breaks it is recommended that persons leave the room for 15 minutes as the small amount of mercury can cause migraine and other health problems if inhaled or touched.

The Energy Efficient Bulbs do save energy and in turn money. We are not discouraging their use, simply reminding people to dispose of them correctly.

Should you have any queries regarding the disposal of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs, please contact Karen Parker, OSH Representative Administration on 6250 0010.

Scooting Along Grey nomads need not stop once they get too old to hold a driver’s licence. A British company has developed a mini-caravan that can be towed by a mobility scooter. Environmental Transport Association’s QTvan has a single bed, drinks cabinet, kettle and a 48cm TV. It can be optioned up with solar roof panels, air horn and extra-wide wing mirror (for mobility scooter), satellite dish, gaming console, central heating, external luggage rack and bespoke paint.

Company spokesman Yannick Read says the would “be happy to quote for shipping to Australia”. The carbon-neutral vans cost about $8500.

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Club News B e nt le y Pa r k

B i n g o C lu b !

Thursday Nights in our Auditorium.

Eyes Down 7.00pm As sponsors of the Raffle for Kingia /Tandara Auxiliary currently being sold around the Village, I would like to thank all of those Bingo people and others who contributed so generously to our prizes. We had donations of all types of items from groceries, wine, Xmas ***, toys, novelty items etc,etc,etc, lovely hamper has been made up as you can see. Other people have donated funds for items to be purchased for prizes so all & all a wonderful response. Thank you once again.

Tickets on sale at the shop on Saturday mornings, Administration reception during business hours and of course at Bingo on Thursday nights.

If there is anyone who would like tickets and is not able to get to any of the above venues, please give me a call on 0459 540 921 and I will call on you personally.

The raffle will be drawn on 15th December by our Administration staff at the Bingo windup. Winners will be notified and the results published in the Tidings.

Residents also to be thanked for their support in the purchasing of tickets so far.

Hope this will continue until the draw date December 15th thank you again.

Now for Bingo itself, I would like to officially welcome the new Bingo supporters, it’s lovely to have you – the more the merrier.

Hope to see you all again on future Thursday evening from 6:30pm. Eyes down at 7:00pm Sharp.

Good Luck! *LOTS OF FUN* Bus Pick up Commences at 6:15pm – All Village stops Rowethorpe Pick up at Appox. 6:20pm Rivergum Apartments Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder Ph: 0459 540 921

Canasta

ART GROUP

Wednesday Nights 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the JP Stratton Centre. 50 cents a night.

All Bentley Park residents are welcome to join us, new players are always welcome.

We are happy to teach you, so come along and give it a try! Bus pick-up and return.

Beryl Davis, 9355 4795

Our outing to visit the Watercolour Painting Exhibition at the Italian Club Fremantle on Friday 14th October was excellent, with a visit for lunch at Cicerellos for fish and chips afterwards, which we all enjoyed.

TAI CHI We meet Tuesdays at 5pm in the Auditorium.

For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.

Beading Group Hi folks Beading will be on every Monday with Handicraft. 1pm -3pm Special days with guest demonstrations will be held and notification will be in future tidings and posted on craft room door so please check.

Bring along ideas and beads. Wires and some beads findings are available.

Come and join us in a cuppa and see if you can add to our ideas. $2 for raffle and cuppa.

Further enquiries Mary Manning 6250 0461.

If you would like to join our informal group please come to the Art Studio on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building on Tuesday or Friday mornings between 9am and 12 noon.

Audrey Thurtell, Secretary

SWAN BOWLING CLUB Wow! What a month!

First the Patron’s Shield and what a beautiful day it turned out to be. The winners of the shield were Sam Boal, Chris Blythe, Anne Morris and Hazel Lancaster.

On the 6th of October we were able to take advantage of the perfect weather and have our Morning Tea on the veranda. Thank you to Graham Francis for coming along and joining the crowd who turned up.

Hope to see you there.

Mary Manning, 6250 0461

Ladies of the Night

Patchwork Group 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. For more information phone: Marion Pitcher - 9362 1702 or Jean Buchanan-Hughes - 9362 5903

Undercroft Bowling Club We played Bowls with 14 of the Administration Staff including the CEO Graham Francis on the 20th October. Had a great time. Followed by ‘tea and sandwiches’ and drinks. We are gradually winding down for the Christmas break and will be raring to go next year.

Friends at the Morning Tea The George Rowe Trophy was next and we began the day with a spider which was won

by Meg Harris who informed us it was the first time she had won such a competition in twenty years. A bottle of whisky, generously donated by Grace Kerr, was won by Peter Metcalfe after his name was drawn out of the hat as the lucky ‘player of the day’.

The long awaited game against the admin. team will take place on Wednesday 2nd November and play will commence at 3.00pm.

Call in and join us for a ‘cuppa’.

It is amazing to think that the festive season is just around the corner so start making up a table or just come along to our Christmas social night to be held on the 3rd of December. We have also organised a trip We are having a ‘Melbourne Cup Sweep’ on the 1st. November, good luck to all those who to the Clansman Resort on the Murray River on the 8th of December for a Christmas have entered. luncheon.

Hope the ‘Bentley Show’ goes off well on the 22/23 October, the Show committee have Keep your eye on the notice board for further worked very hard. details and future events.

Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

Birthdays for November are:- Gloria Burrows, Bill Lee, Frank Fraser, Mary Gent.

Handicraft We welcome our newer members to our group. All villagers are welcome. Meet and enjoy new and old friends on Mondays, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm (except Public Holidays.)

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We have our end of year Dinner on Monday 21st. November, there will be 35 of us going to the ‘Pines Restaurant’.

Good Bowling Hazel Lancaster, President

Club News

The Writing Group We are a group of friends who write for our own pleasure. We meet to share our work and our ideas, and to offer suggestions to fellow members in a non-critical way that helps to improve their work.

COMPUTER CLUB SESSION TIMES: Tuesday Wednesday

9 – 11am Reg Gooch 9.15–11.15am Phillip Matthews

Thursday

9 – 11am 2 – 4pm

Ken Thurtell John Wellstead

Friday* 9 – 11am Tony Ryder *by appointment (Beginner’s Class) Reserve Tutor: David Newlan Our Computer room is situated on the second floor Administration.

We welcome villagers of Bentley Park and Rowethorpe, if you are a beginner or require further tuition come and visit us, for further information at the days above.

Most members write about their memories from years ago, and some write parts of their life stories. Some interesting discussions are had following the reading of the work.

Camera Club The next course will be held later in 2011.

Watch out for details in the Tidings and on notice boards nearer the time.

Ken Thurtell, President - Ph: 9362 6169

Kingia/Tandara High Care Auxiliary Reminder - ANNUAL FETE Monday, 7th November. Please have all items, priced for sale, delivered to the Auditorium by 8 a.m.

Doors open 9 a.m.

There is still time to produce your plants, cakes, novelty goods, etc. There will be a special raffle of a painting kindly donated by Pat Sundstrom. And don’t forget delicious Devonshire tea will be available at $3.50.

Ethel Sloan, President - Ph: 9362 2242

Bentley Park Indoor Bowls We welcome new arrivals to the Auditorium on Plantation Drive at 1.30pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Take the challenge, back your judgement.

Jack Aspland, Secretary Ph: 6250 0460

Darts are on Tuesday and Friday at 6.30pm.

Don Mabbott, President

Table Tennis Club We play in the Snooker Room Level Two in

We meet each fortnight on Thursday mornings at 9.30 am in the Handicraft Room on the second floor of the Administration Building. One or two new members would be welcome; there are no fees, all you need to do is to bring a piece of your writing to read. Anyone interested would be welcome to come and listen to the readings before deciding to join us.

the Administration Building on WEDNESDAY

The meetings for November will be on Thursdays 10th and 24th at 9.30 am.

Sec: Trisha Power 6250 0542

Reg Gooch, Ph: 9472 6132

Please note Wednesday times have altered as shown.

K Thurtell, President Ph: 9362 6169

DARTS CLUB NEWS

MORNINGS at 9.00am onwards.

All equipment supplied – everyone welcome.

Cost is $20 per annum.

Pres/Tres: Andrew Chisholm 9470 1352

SCRABBLE CLUB Held every Thursday in the Stratton Centre

The Snooker Players Association The Snooker Players Association is situated on the second (Social) floor of the Administration Building. Playing sessions are held Monday to Friday 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 $5 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

1.30 - 4pm. All welcome.

Pam Urquhart

Rummycub Held every Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm in the Stratton Centre. All Welcome.

Mahjong Club The Mahjong Club meets every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm in the JP Stratton Centre EXCEPT the 1st Friday of the

POTTERY GROUP On Monday, 7th November the Auxiliary are holding their Fete in the Auditorium. The Pottery Group will be selling pottery and ceramics at this event. Look out for our table and take the opportunity to get some Xmas shopping done!

Residents are welcome to pay us a visit at the pottery any Monday morning between 9am and 11am to buy pottery or ceramics or just to see what we are doing. We are situated on Allen Court next door to Kingia.

Ann Morris, Secretary

month we meet in the Leisure Centre.

New players always welcome and we will teach new players the rules of the game.

Shirley Walton, 9362 2342

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.

BRIDGE PLAYERS Come and join us at the JP Stratton Centre on Monday afternoon at 1pm.

For more information contact Marie Stephens Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship Ph: 9361 4106.

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Community Noticeboard Swanmobile availability Bookings: 6250 0023 With the Swanmobile being very busy these days please ensure you book in advance, especially if you are attending appointments.

MONDAY – THURSDAY

9am - 12 noon 1pm - 4pm

FRIDAY

9.30am - 12 noon 1pm - 4pm

SATURDAY

9am - 12 noon

Bouquet of thanks to Programmed Property Services We have received feedback from several residents and visitors over the last few weeks regarding the beautiful display of roses in the Village. Thank you to “The Gardeners from Programmed Property Services” for tending to the roses and producing such a colourful display in the Village!!

Chaplaincy Concert Supporting Chaplains at Willeton, Rossmoyne and Leeming Senior High Schools, Rostrata and Bateman Primary Schools.

Sunday 13th November 2011 Riverton Baptist Church, 38 Modillion Ave, Shelley (Near the corner of Leach Highway where Vahland Ave meets Barbican Street).

2.00pm - 4.00pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. $10 per person payable at the door and includes a delicious afternoon tea.

Enquiries: Nola McGhee 0423 328 518.

Girl Guides Association Western Australia Inc For more information please contact Nancy Brazier on 6250 0496 or email tomnanb@bentleyparkestate.com.au

Carolyn Wellstead, 6250 0505, Co-ordinator

A Synergy of Service

SALES

RENTAL

1800 656 654 enquiries@riverabilities.com.au www.riverabilities.com.au

13003 13003 hire@rehabrental.com.au www. rehabrental.com.au

REPAIRS

HYGIENE PRODUCTS

08 9350 6600 service@rehabrepairs.com.au

13002 13002 sales@cura.com.au

Perth: 29 Alexandra Place, Bentley, WA 6102 Tel: 08 9350 6600 Albany: 13 Cockburn Road, Mira Mar, WA 6330 Tel: 08 9841 4200