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MAY 2018

Groupie Gossip

LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB CROYDON

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President’s Message - Shirley Driscoll. 9720 5835

Greetings to all Members,

Since Alan is back in hospital I am

responsible for this month’s newsletter,

so ‘while the cats away the mice will play’, I

have included a cartoon image of a dog

somewhere in this newsletter for you to

find.

A new round of advertising has begun on Radio Eastern

98.1 with Edith doing an excellent long interview

promoting Croydon Life Activities.

Are you making the most of your membership, we have a

lot of activities to try, I have recently tried Petanque and

found it great fun, so why not try something different and if

you would like to see a new activity added to our list, your

committee is happy to listen.

Have you ever considered sitting in on one of our

committee meetings? the next one is on the 17th of May at

the Bendigo Bank in East Ringwood at 2.30pm.

Last month’s speaker was from Bethel Funerals who

enlightened us on their philanthropic work then answered

questions from the floor.

In May we will have a games night with a difference, we

have quoits, hookey, toss the bean bag etc. as well as word

searches and puzzles for those less inclined to participate in

the games. And it goes without saying there will be prizes.

So come prepared to have fun.

For June we have a speaker from the National Seniors Club.

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mums

Kind Regards, Shirley

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Your Committee – ready to hear your ideas... Shirley Driscoll (president, 9720 5835); Jim Dixon (vice

president), Tricia Kristensen (secretary, 0425 725 659), Morris Freeman (treasurer, 9726 6424), Anne Hamilton (membership, 0408 382 608), Marion Renn (minute secretary), Alan Matthews (newsletter editor), and Judith Cleary. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Membership enquiries: Email us at croydon@life.org.au, phone Anne, or phone Edith (9725 1578).

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

Printed courtesy of David Hodgett MP (Member for Croydon)

Calendar... May 2018

DATE DAY ACTIVITY

1 Tue Pool Meet for Coffee

2 Wed Cycling Social Dancing Rummeking

3 Thu

Golf Monthly Club Meeting - 7.30pm Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon

7 Mon Cards - 500

8 Tue Snooker Karralyka (pre-booked)

9 Wed Cycling Social Dancing Scrabble

10 Thu Golf Mah Jong

12 Sat Social Walking

16 Wed Cycling Social Dancing

17 Thu Golf Committee Meeting

18 Fri Petanque

20 Sun Dine Out-Oven Twist Ringwood

21 Mon Cards – 500 Music Appreciation

23 Wed Cycling Social Dancing

24 Thu Golf

25 Fri Armchair Travel

29 Tue Crazy Whist

30 Wed MorningMelodies: DorsetGdns Cycling

31 Thu Golf

8 Jun Fri Blokes B&B

19 Jun Tue Karralyka

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What’s hot...

Membership Matters (Anne 0408 382 608)

Happy Birthday in May to:

Jill Teggelove. 5th Myra Rice, 6th Pam Banfield, 9th Helga Biezen, 11th Ron Oldfield, 13th

Allan Jones, 19th Christine Jones & Lorraine Wegener, 20th Bob Conlon, 21st Jen Jones &

Bill McDonald, 25th Tom Jacka, 26th Don Brown, 27th Riet Taal, 31st Peter Groszek.

Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to:

Tess Kelly on the 6th, and Bob & Mary Conlon on the 27th.

Well-being Matters – Shirley (9720 5835) Leonard Pearsell is still suffering with his back, Brian Smith is slowly recovering from his heart blockage. Alan Mathews is back in hospital after getting an infection in his knee.

. - Shirley

It’s Your Club

A copy of the minutes of our April meeting and various notices of interest will be on display at the

May Club night.

Your committee is always open to trying new activities, or discussing extraordinary ideas. You

could pop a note into the Suggestion Box at the monthly meeting, or discuss your idea with a

Committee member. Members are also free to sit in on our two-monthly Committee meetings.

Activities...

BLOKES’ B&B - Jim 0447 734 945

Our next men’s Beer and Banter lunch will be on Friday June 8th – 12 noon at the

Kilsyth Club in the West Wing, cnr Canterbury & Colchester Roads, Bayswater North

(ph.9761 4133). Best regards – Jim

GOLF– Peter G. (9722 1037) & Marion (9725 0740)

Hi all golfers.

April has been good to us – that

typical Autumn weather, with cool

mornings warming up as we warm up. After the

excitement and fatigue of the Castlemaine trip

wore off, we settled back to ordinary golf. We

have had comfortable sized groups of 16 to 18

recently due to absences and injuries. We’ve seen

quite a few good close scores as well as several

birdies including 2 by Jim D in the one round.

Don Climas has deserted us for the warmth of

Darwin (no need really) and Marion our co-

convenor is currently carousing in Catalonia

(Spain) – yep, that’s the lengths some people will

go to, to get away from us. Of course we wish her

a great trip and a safe return. Vic Mitchell joined

us for one round after a sustained absence, and

Marj was the only birthday girl this month. As

always in solidarity - keep swinging. Peter

and Marion (co-convenors)

Cheers, Marion & Peter (co-Cordinators)

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CYCLING– John S. 9725 0670

April has been delightful weather for being outdoors on two wheels; the Croydon peloton has varied in number from four to eight riders during the month. We have ridden the Mullum Mullum track to Schwerkolt Cottage; to Vermont Private Hospital Cafe, Burwood Highway and the tried and true Tarralla route to Alchester Village, Bayswater (good coffee is an essential choice of destination). Distances travelled 20 - 30 kilometres.

- John Stevens

SUNDAY DINE OUT – Edith 9725 1578

Our monthly conversational lunch group will revisit ‘Oven Twist’ on Sunday, May 20th at 12 noon. Located at Shop 2, 293 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood. Phone: 9879 1233.

This BYO and licensed venue has new owners in recent years and is located at the

previous Lakeside Café in the service lane opposite Ringwood Lake. Please note names on the reservation list on Club meeting night or ring me as soon as possible to add or delete your booking. Friends are very welcome to join us.

. - Edith

MORNING CHAT at WYREENA – Shirley 9720 5835

Tuesday May 1st at 10.30am.

Visitors and members are very welcome to this friendly get-together at Conservatory

Cafe, 13-23 Hull Rd, Croydon (ph: 9725 0992). It’s a popular spot so reservations are

essential for our group.

MAH JONG – Alan M. 9733 4888

We’ll be shuffling those tiles again in the Glenn Frost room behind Croydon library.

When? - on Thursday May 10th at 1.30pm.

We use the straightforward Hong Kong rules – beginners are welcome to try it out.

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PETANQUE– Morris 9726 6424

Beautiful afternoon for Petanque with two new potential members joining us, Claudia &

Diane; hopefully they will return for our next game on the 18th May at 1.30pm on the

Griff Hunt Reserve, Lyons Road, Croydon North.

Our regular players Eve, Shirley and Leonard also took part with a fair bit of rivalry going

on between them. See you there.

- Morris

CARDS – Gwen (0400 507 638) & Maxine (9735 4719)

‘500’ We continue to meet twice a month at 7.30 pm in the Glenn Frost room,

behind the Croydon Library.

dates for May are Monday 7th and Monday 21st, then Monday 4th June.

‘Crazy Whist’ – On the last Tuesday of each month, 1.30 – 4.30 pm,

also in the Glenn Frost room. The May session will be on Tuesday 29th.

...Gwen & Maxine

SOCIAL WALKING – Jenny (9879 8334)

Despite the windy weather 9 brave walkers had a refreshing walk at Ringwood Lake followed by a warm cuppa at Daisies Hotel.

Walking group will be meeting at Croydon Station carpark at 11am on the 12th May and going to Lilydale Lake for our walk,

… Jenny

AFTERNOON RUMMEKING - Marianne 9723 5088

Players have been down, because of holidays. However, April’s meeting was nice,

enjoying the Rummeking, a chat and arvo tea.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday May 2nd at 1.30pm. New players welcome. -

Marianne

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL – Shirley 9720 5835

Join us to view travel documentaries, with a break for refreshments

on Friday 25th May at 1.30pm.

-Shirley.

COMMUNITY ACTION – Malcolm 9736 3693

No activity reported this month

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SCRABBLE – Pat

The scrabble group although not achieving any high scores at the last Session, still had an enjoyable afternoon. Next Scrabble meeting is on Wednesday 9th May at 1:30pm.

Cheers, Pat

MUSIC APPRECIATION- Joyce & Daryl 9735 2551 Our Music Appreciation for April at Ron & Jan’s home was a really great programme

and after tea & chat we were treated to a DVD of Sarah Brightman in St Stephens Vienna.

The next Music programme will be at Edith’s on Monday May 21st, at 1-30pm

(ph. 9725 1578). We shall look forward to seeing you all then.

SOCIAL DANCING – Peter 9722 1037

We’ll be continuing to dance at Croydon’s Viva La Dance every Wednesday.

There’s always room for those who are game to give it a try. - Peter

SNOOKER– Steve 9720 5835

Hi Snooker Buffs,

Due to unforeseen circumstances Snooker was cancelled in April.

The next Snooker shootout will be Tuesday 8th May at 1.30pm. - Steve

POOL– Steve 9720 5835

Hi Pool Sharks,

Peter & Steve had the table to themselves today.

We miss you Leonard & Brian please get well soon.

Our next Pool will be Tuesday the 1st May at 1.30 pm - Steve

Please reserve your seat at our LACC table for Wednesday May 30th at

10.15am for the “DUSTY SPRINGFIELD & CONNIE FRANCIS SHOW”.

Pay $12 each on entry to Dorset Gardens - includes venue voucher, tea/coffee,

muffins, scones, jam and cream served at the table.

Friends are very welcome for this inexpensive morning’s entertainment; but

please be sure to book seats with Edith.

KARRALYKA MORNING MUSIC - Norma 9727 0756 Tuesday June19th at

10.30am: “It’s A Wonderful Life”

One of the all-time classics of cinema is coming to the Karralyka screen.

Frustrated businessman George Bailey (James Stewart) is feeling down on his

luck, wishing he’d never been born. An angel (Henry Travers) is sent to Earth

to make George's wish come true, but he ends up giving George a new perspective on life and the

positive impact he has had on others. The morning music show invites you to tea and coffee with

delicious treats from 9.45am (45 minutes before show time). Pay ($21) for this June

performance at the May club meeting.

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