Life Activities Club Croydon

June 2020 Groupie Gossip

Presidents Message Edith Martin 9725 1578

Warm Greetings to all,

Our May Committee meeting via Zoom was an interesting first for several members whilst we discussed the review of annual levies and fees appropriate due to months lost without Club activities – details outlined here for your interest. In consideration of the COVID-19 impact, the LACVI Board has agreed to halve July 2020 Club levies from $12 p/p to $6 p/p calculated annually from previous financial year’s membership. The Board continues to receive an annual grant from the Dept. Health & Human Resources and have plans to open several new Clubs as State restrictions are lifted to allow public meetings. Due to halving of LACVI levy and excellent financial management, LAC Croydon membership renewal fees due on July 1st, will be discounted to $15 per member instead of $30, new membership fee $30 with pro rata fee on application until June 30th 2021. Membership renewal forms are attached with this newsletter with details for payment methods. Please ensure that your Surname is noted with payments, and update form with any changes to your original contact details. With the easing of restrictions, it will be possible to resume some of our activities from mid-June e.g. Wednesday Cyclists and Saturday walks can keep the required 1.5 metre distance, and we can now have gatherings of up to 20 people providing we are able to maintain social distancing and sanitize hands. Watch out for emails from convenors for some exciting news for various activities able to restart. As public venues gradually re-open watch out for our ‘Grand Welcome Back’ function to celebrate getting together again. Meantime, keep well and safe with best wishes to all.

Edith

Printed courtesy of David Hodgett MP (Member for Croydon)

Membership enquiries: Email us at croydon@life.org.au

Your Committee – ready to hear your ideas... Edith Martin (President 9725 1578)

Jim Dixon (Vice President 0447 734 945) Henry Duck (Secretary) Maria Barker (Treasurer) Edith Martin (Membership) Marion Renn (Minute Secretary) Shirley Driscoll (Newsletter Editor)

Anne Hamilton, Alan Matthews & Jenny Evans.

Life Activities Club Croydon Inc, PO Box 185, Croydon, Vic 3136: Reg No. A0014068E. Website: www.life.org.au/croydon Email: croydon@life.org.au

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From 1 June 2020: 1. From 11.59pm on 31 May, restaurants, cafes, and other hospitality businesses can resume

dine-in service with the following restrictions: Up to 20 seated patrons per enclosed space. Restaurant areas in RSLs, bowls clubs and other venues are allowed under the easing of restrictions, but restrictions still apply to other areas in these venues.

2. All venues must abide by physical distancing requirements. Limits will be placed on entry to comply with the density requirements allowed within a single space – one customer per four square metres. Tables should be spaced at least 1.5m apart. Staff must not work if unwell. Other safety precautions will also be required, including extra cleaning.

3. Venues are required to request contact details, first name and phone number, of every customer to assist in rapid contact tracing.

4. From 11.59 on 21 June this will increase to 50 patrons per enclosed space. A further increase of up to 100 patrons per enclosed space is planned for the second half of July.

Up to 20 people can participate in outdoor group sport and exercise activities, provided

you can keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart) and they are not competitive.

Up to 20 people can use public playgrounds, outdoor gyms, and skate parks

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can be opened to a maximum of 20 patrons per

separate enclosed space and a limit of 3 persons per lane in each pool.

You can have gatherings of up to 20 people in your home at any one time, including the

members of your household.

You can attend gatherings of no more than 20 people, including your household

members. Gatherings can happen indoors, in a public space or outside.

Libraries are permitted to open, with no more than 20 people allowed in each separate

space, subject to the four-square metre rule, in addition to those required to operate

the library.

Community facilities are permitted to open with no more than 20 people allowed in

each separate space, subject to the four-square metre rule, in addition to those

required to operate the facility.

You will be able to stay in a holiday home or private residence

You will be also able to stay in tourist accommodation, including caravan parks and

camping grounds, where there are no shared communal facilities (e.g. kitchens and

bathrooms)

Tourist accommodation can open to guests provided there are no shared communal

facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms

As there are many types of individual activities that will be impacted by these next

stages, view full details via the Department of Health and Human Services website,

for a comprehensive list & FAQ's.

If you suspect that you or someone you know may have Coronavirus,

the dedicated hotline is still available: 1800 675 398.

Changes to these dates will be subject to the advice of the Chief Health Officer.

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Golf—Marion Renn (97250740) and Jim Dixon (0447 734 945)

Golfers were thrilled when the golf courses were re-opened in Victoria in May. Many of us have been walking around the walking track on the perimeter of the course, casting longing glances over the fence. It’s lovely to be back on the “other side” of the boundary.

Just before we closed down the golf due to the Corona virus, Jim Dixon our illustrious co-ordinator attempted aerobatics in a golf cart whilst we were away at the golf getaway at Korumburra. He has been hospitalised, rehabilitated at home with physio whilst wearing a “moon boot” on his foot. The good news is that he’s gone through most of this whilst we were shut down and so will not miss out on too much golf.

We’ve been playing social golf and not attempting to organise competitions so far. That will

probably change later in June as we settle back. At present the golf club is requesting that we

organise ourselves prior to turning up at the course. Jim has very kindly volunteered to take

phone calls from golfers who wish to book in for our Thursday games. Jim will allocate spots to

golfers in the order in which they ring in. Groups of four will commence at 8.20am and continue

at eight minute intervals until five group bookings have been filled. Players are asked to turn up

ten minutes prior to their allocated time. Once the five groups have been filled, would-be players

may be able to make a group of four with other golfers and book in whenever a time slot is

available. It will be a bit of an experiment at first.

Cheers, Marion & Jim (Co-Coordinators')

Care Team – Edith 9725 1578

We wish all our members who are unwell, about to undertake surgery or in recovery mode the very best of good wishes. On this months list of recovering members we hope the following will be up and about very soon, Josie Kallio, Jim Dixon, Ellie Jongejan, Morris Freeman, Carol Brown and Shirley Driscoll. Best wishes to Carmen Dousset for her upcoming operation.

Happy Birthday in June to:

Jim Dixon 5th, Sue Jach 11th, Kathy Sell 16th & Gwen Dixon on the 23rd

Happy Anniversary in June to:

Barbara & Kevin Bunce 1st, Sue & Andrew Jach 1st, Alan & Janet Dalzeil 4th and Jan & Ron Cox 22nd

PLEASE NOTE NOT ALL ACTIVITIES HAVE RECOMMENCED

PLEASE CONTACT APPROPRIATE CONVENOR

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OUT & ABOUT Edith 9725 1578

McAlpine Reserve Picnic: Sunday 14th June McAlpine Reserve,73-75 Wonga Road, Ringwood North – Weather permitting. Rug up to meet at reserve 11:30 am or contact convenor to arrange car share/lift. BYO Seating and Picnic requirements. McAlpine Reserve is one of Maroondah's hidden gems - tucked away off Wonga Road in Ringwood North, the reserve is the perfect spot for

Sunday picnics and a leisurely walk. The reserve has a large playground with BBQs, shelter and toilets, car parking, a pond and walking trails throughout the reserve that connect through to Monterey Bush Park.

DINE-OUT and COFFEE CATCH UP Edith 9725 1578

These activities will be advised as local venues open up again and can arrange social distancing

for seating and hand cleansing compliance. If you wish to be notified of details for these antici-

pated activities, please contact me to list your interest. Prospective date for Dine Out could be

Sunday, June 21st if suitable venue available. Dorset Gardens Hotel has notified reopening of

Reservation only Dining for both Lunch & Dinner

SOCIAL WALKING GROUP Jenny 9879 8334

Hi everyone, it's great that we can start up again so we will meet at the Devon St car park at Croydon station at 11am as usual and go to the Arboretum in Dorset Road Boronia. Please bring your picnic lunch, we will take the Covid 19 precautions and have a good time. Looking forward to catching up. If you want to bring a folding chair you can just in case there's is a shortage of seating, but for those who travel by bus don't worry. The date for walking group is 13th June

Jenny

CYCLING John S. 9725 0670

The preferred cycling route is being finalised, pending available cafes for a

break. Please contact John in regard to Wednesday’s rides.

John is currently looking for a replacement convenor.

If you are able to help, please let him know.

John

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MUSIC APPRECIATION Joyce 9735 2551

The last Music was at the home of Ray & Maureen Ward We enjoyed a program of piano pieces by Debussy, Brahms, Mozart & more.

followed by a variety of wartime songs, After afternoon tea we watched a DVD of Classical Destinations. The next music will be at the home of Ron & Jan

Cox 97238854 on Monday the 22nd of June at 1.30pm

Joyce

MOVIES Marion Renn (9725 0740) or Maria Barker (9727 2423)

Our movie afternoon usually held on the second Monday of each month will be cancelled until further notice. When you look at the Croydon Cinema website, the soonest movie appears to be July 2020. We will keep you posted.

SNOOKER Steve 9720 5835

Hi Everyone, Snooker will be able to resume, on Tuesday the 9th of June , Looking forward to seeing you again at 1.30pm

Steve

Cards Gwen (0400 507 638) & Maxine (9735 4719)

“500” and “Crazy Whist” We are working with Council to hopefully commence our normal program on 15th June. Council will arrange for all facilities to be sanitised beforehand and will provide hand sanitiser for our use. Once we receive written advice regarding social distancing requirements, etc. we will ring around members of both card

groups to confirm starting dates. Hope to see you all soon. Gwen and Maxine.

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Membership Renewal 1st

July 2020 to 30th

June 2021

Dear Member(s)

Your Annual membership fees become due during the month of July as per Club Financial Year change. Please oblige by renewing at your earliest convenience. Only financial members are eligible to vote at AGM, Special and General Meetings and be assured of Club Member Insurance Cover.

Payment by Cash or cheque (Payable to LAC Croydon) Please enclose your cash or cheque, including completed details on this renewal notification in an envelope, as this will greatly assist our Treasurer and Membership Secretary.

Payment by Bank Deposit (EFT or in person at Bank) You may arrange bank transfer direct to Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000 A/C Number 142430404. Please ensure that you include your name in the payment details so that your membership payment is appropriately identified.

Maria Barker Treasurer (Ph: 03 9727 2423)

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th June 2021

* Other LAC discount applies only when you belong to another affiliated LAC and you have paid full fees to them. If so, then

you are entitled to a discount to the value of the annual affiliation fee we pay to Life Activities Clubs Victoria Incorporated

(currently $6 per member).

Life Activities Club Croydon Inc.

PO Box 185 Croydon Vic 3136 Certificate of Incorporation Reg.No. A0014068E

(Please Print) Name & Birth Date Annual Fee Paying

First Member $15 $

Second Member $15 $

Other LAC discount* Name of affiliated LAC:......... Less $6 $

TOTAL $ Enclosed / Banked (delete one)

email: croydon@life.org.au Website: www.life.org.au/croydon