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

0413 388 650

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bentley park resident newsletterAugust 2012

Across My Desk

CEO’s Report

This month I thought that I would devote the majority of my article to the exciting new service delivery opportunity that we will be launching very soon to our village residents, namely SwanCare Group’s Community Care Service. This service has been many years in the planning and is seen as the perfect complement to our existing services of independent accommodation and residential care. Community Care sits nicely in between these two established services and effectively completes the cycle of our care delivery.

What is Community Aged Care? Community Aged Care is essentially a planned and controlled delivery

of specialty care services that is delivered directly into the individuals own home. The level and type of care is structured according to the specific needs of the individual, and a planned and coordinated care plan is tailored for each individuals own personal needs. Community Care ranges from low level care, similar to the type of care that one would receive if they were a resident in a low care nursing home like Waminda, through to high level care, which is aligned to that which would be received in a high care residential care facility such as Kingia or Tandara. The concept behind Community Aged Care is that it can in many cases enable an individual to remain in their own home for longer periods. It however, is not a replacement for Residential Care, and

there are certain individuals and particular circumstances where the individual would not be suited to the receipt of Community Care, and would be much better suited to receiving residentially based services within a nursing home environment. All of this is discussed with the individual, and the best option is determined at the time. From our perspective, we simply see Community Care as providing another option that we can offer to our residents and therefore increasing the level of comprehensive services we are able to provide. SwanCare Group has been awarded 20 Community Aged Care Packages as part of its initial allocation, and these packages are all for the provision of low level care into the home. At this stage of our growth we are not contemplating anything other than Low Level Community Care, however, as our experience grows and we become more comfortable with the delivery of community care into individuals own homes we will be seeking to expand the service to include high level care, as well as increasing the number of low care packages.

What services will initially be available ?An individual that is receiving one of our Community Care packages would likely be availing themselves of the following level of in-home support. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but merely indicative of the types and level of services that are all potentially available:- Personal care, in the form of assistance and support with showering, dressing, laundry, medication management and other activities of daily personal living.

• Social support.

• Transport to medical appointments, shopping or social activities.

• Home help, for example minor maintenance and gardening services.

• Meal preparation, and,

• General assistance with maintaining your health and well-being.

It is really important to know that these services are very flexible and can be changed as your specific needs change.

How can you access a Community Aged Care Package (CACP) ?To be eligible to receive a Community Aged Care package you must be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team, commonly referred to as an ACAT. Generally you are referred to an ACAT by your GP or allied nursing professional, and in our case with village residents, our Resident Support Services (RSS) Team will often facilitate this referral process in conjunction with your GP. The bottom line however is that you cannot receive a CACP until you have been assessed as being eligible for one.

Who will provide your Community Care ?We will be utilising our own fully trained and competent qualified nursing staff to deliver this in home care. Our staff are supported with education and training on an ongoing basis, so you can be assured that the delivery of your in-home care will be of the best quality and level of service that we are able to provide. Community Care comes with the same level of stringent quality and accreditation control as exist with the delivery of services in a residential nursing home setting. Thus the level of care you receive in your own home must, at all times, meet and maintain specific quality levels.

How is the Community Aged Care Package arranged ?Once you have been assessed and have been allocated with a package, you will receive a visit from your allocated care coordinator who will sit down with you and develop a care plan that is specific to your needs and requirements. This plan will clearly outline the level of care, the Continued Page 3

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Public Notices 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.

Podiatry Services Based at the Medical Centre in Graham Crescent. Rebates are claimable from private health insurers. Please call for our opening hours or to make a booking. Messagebank: 6468 0038

The Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 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 9.00am. 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. The Christian Fellowship (Get Together) Meet on the 2nd and 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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frequency of visits, the costs and the overall objectives that will form part of your specific in-home community care plan. Essentially the care plan becomes a binding service agreement between you and your care coordinator.

How is the program funded ?Community Aged Care packages are funded in two ways. The bulk of the funding comes from the Commonwealth Government, who provide a certain daily amount to an approved provider to assist them with operating a Community Aged Care package. The second source of funding comes from the recipient of the package who will be asked to pay a weekly fee as a contribution towards their cost of care. This weekly fee is tied to the standard pension, but does vary according to the individuals specific financial situation. For instance a person on the maximum basic pension will be asked to contribute an amount that does not exceed 17.5% of that pension. If you have a higher income you may be asked to pay additional fees.

What is the next step ?We will be looking to formally roll the service delivery out by the 1st October, 2012. As an indication of the strong demand and need for this service we have already received expressions of interest from a handful of village residents who are in need of a CACP. As soon as we are given the final green light from the Department of Health and Ageing, we will likely commence delivery of the services to these early starters before the 1st October official start date. We are fully expecting that the 20 initial packages will be taken up in a relatively quick time by our village residents. The Community Aged Care service will be coordinated jointly by Julie Atkinson, our General Manager of Aged Care and Natalie Hodi our General Manager of Retirement Living. Both of these ladies will be working very closely with our Resident Support Services (RSS) team and general nursing staff. With respect to the RSS team they, as always, are roaming the village campus with the objective of looking after residents welfare and in the process of doing this are actively seeking out those residents who may be in need of these additional care services. If you feel that you are in need of additional care, please let one of our Resident Support Service personnel know, and they can take up the matter from there. Remember, this level of care delivered into your home is to help you maintain your independent lifestyle and is designed to enable you to continue with your normal activities of daily living. If your health is preventing you from carrying out normal daily activities then you may be in need of care assistance, if you fall into this

category it is worth having a confidential, no obligation chat with one of our Resident Support Services staff. To round off this month’s article I would like to offer the following snippets of information that have come across my desk.

Village Maintenance budget for 2012/13This year’s budget has identified a substantial increase in funding allocated to the maintenance of our village assets. Our financial performance has improved over the last couple of years such that we are now in a position to allocate an appropriate level of annual funding towards the establishment of a scheduled maintenance program for our village assets. Our newly appointed Facilities Manager Mick Harrison, together with our GM of Retirement Living, Natalie Hodi are in the final throws of pulling together this year’s schedule of routine maintenance work. Once this plan is completed we will have great pleasure in circulating it to our residents so that you will be aware of where, (and when) the intended works are to be undertaken. The allocation of funds, some $500K, will be spread across the site and will be primarily put towards remedial painting, roadwork, roofing repairs, and internal refurbishments of major community areas.

We are on the lookout once again for more SwanMobile drivers Yet again we seem to have experienced a fall-off in the numbers of our volunteer SwanMobile drivers. If you would like to consider volunteering for this service we will be more than happy to speak with you. This is a vital village service and I can honestly say from personal experience that driving the buggy is very pleasurable and rewarding. If you feel that you can contribute your time to helping out then please contact Karen Parker on 6250 0010 who will be more than happy to arrange for your training and can answer any of your concerns or queries.

Australind Rise relaunch and re-energiseThe South West real estate market has been experiencing a very difficult time over the last couple of years, and it is no surprise that we have been finding it challenging to sell our units in this area. The Australind Rise village is now looking superb, and the soon to be completed Social Club and Community Centre will add another new dimension to this already outstanding development. To coincide with the completion of the community centre we are planning a new launch of the Australind Rise development. It is our intention to map out a new and locally focused advertising and marketing

campaign that we feel will re-energise and bring life back into the messaging and promotion of this wonderful village. Working in conjunction with Cooch Marketing Consultants, our Australind Rise Manager, Margaret Robinson and our GM of Retirement Living Natalie Hodi will form a formidable team to drive this rejuvenation program. The initial concept plans that I have seen for this promotion give me a strong feeling of optimism that it won’t be too long before we see a renewed level of sales activity flowing through at Australind.

Another SwanCare stalwart says farewell The poorly kept rumour is now official, Maxene McLean, our Resident Support Services Coordinator, has finally

decided to hang up the boots and bring to a close her wonderful career with SwanCare Group. Maxene will be finishing up in August, and is looking forward to enjoying her own retirement lifestyle in her new villa in the newly constructed Settlers Hills Retirement Estate in Baldivis. Maxene, throughout her 17 year career with us has been an exceptional tower of strength and support to many thousands of residents. She has always, without hesitation, given so willingly, she displays a rare level of compassion and caring that has endeared her to so many of our residents. Never one to shy away from making the tough decisions, Maxene always displays a true even handedness and applies balanced ethical standards in dealing with what are quite often very difficult and emotional situations. To say that we will miss Maxene is a true understatement, but she can leave us with the firm knowledge that she has left behind a wonderfully trained team that are ready and willing to continue carrying on her great work. We cannot thank Maxene enough, and we all truly wish her a wonderfully relaxing retirement. She will forever remain part of the SwanCare Group family. And finally for this month … It’s that time of the year again when we ask our village residents to have their say about how they feel about living in our community and to seek their feedback on the level of services and support that we provide. Yes, its Survey Time and as in the past we would kindly seek your support in completing and returning the survey before 31/08/12 to one of the collection boxes located throughout the village. You will receive a survey with your Tidings. If there are 2 persons in your household please contact Administration for an additional form. That’s all folks … see you around the village. Graham Francis – CEO.

CEO’s Report

Maxene McLean

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Bentley Park Show 2012 The Schedule for this year’s Show has now been distributed. A big thank you to the tidings team who not only delivered them but assisted with collating and folding - your assistance was greatly appreciated. All Village residents and staff are invited to enter exhibits, including those at our sister villages at Australind and Carlisle. Most residents should be able to find a section or three to enter and be in the running for the new Bentley Park Committee Trophy. The “Ladies of the Night” will be demonstrating Quilting and Patchwork again this year – a great opportunity to talk to them and see how it is done, which could well give you inspiration to start a new hobby. We also have a demonstrator of Spinning and Weaving – a great pastime which has the added benefit of giving you very soft hands from the lanolin in the sheep’s fleece and much satisfaction in creating an item which is completely your own creation from start to finish. Kingia, Tandara and Waminda are once again making art/craft displays, in addition to our Village Archives and the Uthando Doll Project. This year Natalie Hodi will be on hand both days between 10.00am and 2.00pm to show any prospective village residents around the New Villas, so this is an excellent time to invite any friends or family who may be in the market for entering a Retirement Village to come and have a look. Once again a reminder of the dates of the Show – Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October. There is still plenty of time to get your exhibits ready, fertilize/repot/ prune your potted plants, maybe even plant one or 2 vegetables to mature in time, and these colder days are excellent for staying indoors or finding a sunny corner outdoors to work on your knitting or craft project. Sandra Dale, Bentley Park Show Publicity Officer, Ph: 6250 0538.

The residents and staff of Waminda took part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. They managed to raise $531. They couldn’t have raised such a fantastic amount without the help (as always) of Rita who worked so hard with her fabulous raffle prizes! Julie Herriott

Bentley Park - Rowethorpe Almost daily we hear of break and entries. The television shows us vicious attacks made on elderly people because we are easy targets, although our Security Guards do their best our village covers a wide area, so we need to help ourselves, by keeping doors and windows locked at all times, and looking after our neighbours and reporting to Security anything that seems suspicious. The number to ring for Security is 6250 0020. As I was unable to attend the June meeting I thank Don Pederick for standing in for me. The next meeting for delegates is Wednesday 8th August. Tony Ryder, Coordinator Stratton Luncheon/Concert Shirley & Peter Brunt host a Luncheon and Concert at the Stratton Centre on the 1st Friday of each month from 11:30 – 2:30pm. This includes a Fish & Chip luncheon, wine, beer and soft drinks, a 1hr concert by quality performers and afternoon tea or coffee and cakes. The cost is $10 all inclusive. To obtain a ticket ring Shirley on 9355 4767 Please be early as it books out very quickly.

Bentley Park News

The last Sunday Concert was a bit different

to those previously held this year and

allowed those present to meet, and listen

to, a combination of an old hand in the

music world who provided some jokes and

nostalgic music and his young niece who has

a wonderful soprano voice used to advantage

in musical comedy and some Italian dramatic

solos. She is currently a student at WAPA

- no doubt set for big things in the future.

The afternoon had a different format as the

musicians wished, but everything will be

back to the usual interval for ice-cream and

chocolate at the next concert.

The Op Shop and Recycling

Both these services are continuing to

progress well with the assistance of a

staunch band of volunteer helpers, and are

providing a ‘goodly’ portion to the funds

available for the benefit of the Village.

A problem with the electrical wiring at the Op

Shop put the ladies out of action for a few

days but all is in full operation again now.

Thank you everyone for continuing your

efforts with the newspapers and aluminium

cans for our own recycling purposes, even

though the bins have now been circulated,

with another load of papers off to the plant in

the very near future.

The next Sunday Concert will be held on the

12th August in the Auditorium, where you

will be entertained by the Town of Victoria

Park Brass Band. Plans are also in progress

for events later in the year when the weather

hopefully warms up!

PLEASE DO NOT PUT NEWSPAPERS OR

CANS IN THE RECYCLING BINS.

Shirley Barnes

President of the Bentley Park Social Club

Bentley Park Social Club

Our outing for August 2012 is on Tuesday the 14th & 21st. It will be a little different, I am trying something new. One bus will go to the Ten Ten Chinese Restaurant Karawara, and the other bus to Nero’s Italian Restaurant Gosnells. The bus to Nero’s will depart the Village at 5:15pm and the fare is $6.00. The bus to Ten Ten will depart at 5:30pm, the bus fare is $5.00. You don’t need a partner as there will be a bus full of friendly Villagers to welcome you. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to book drivers. Contact Lorraine on 6250 0425 13 Wootliff Way.

Bentley Park Diners

Homes still available from $478,000

The New VillasCall 6250 0000 to make an appointment with our Sales Team.

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SwanCare GroupCharity Golf day

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Do KnotForget!For registration forms or more information please contact Karen Parker, Event Coordinator on 6250 0010.

Our monthly meeting average attendance is about 60 residents or only about 10% of our Village (Independent Living Unit) population.

Many of these are ‘regulars’, some of whom even choose to sit in the same seat and catch up on all the latest news and gossip with their friends, enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit (or even a bun or scone from time to time). Each meeting follows a general pattern which includes enquiries and discussion of current Village issues and provides a forum where any resident can express an opinion without recrimination – minutes are NOT taken, only general notes which are then issued as part of the flyer advertising the next meeting. These notes never record names. Interesting Guest Speakers from both outside and inside the Village, including the Chief Executive Officer, keep us informed and up-to-date on a variety of topics. (As a recent example, guest speaker Bob Ziegler from COTA gave a simple piece of advice which could save your life. ALWAYS carry a list of your medications on you; it is the FIRST thing looked for if you require an ambulance). Why am I mentioning this? Simply to say that the 90% of residents who DON’T attend may be simply unaware of what they are missing. (And it is a commitment of only about 90 minutes PER MONTH). Here is a challenge: Our guest speakers for the remainder of this year are: 21 August “Your Driving Future”, RAC. 18 September “SwanCare Gardens”, State Manager of our Gardening Services (you KNOW you would like to tell HIM something!). 16 October “Village Issues”, CEO Graham Francis. 20 November “Entry to Low/High Care” with the inimitable Leanne Lebrun.

The challenge is for you to be part of the audience target of MINIMUM 100 at any or all of these meetings. Take the challenge!

The VRAC meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at 9.30 am in the Auditorium. All Village and Care Centre Residents are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Please feel free to contact any member of the Council on any Village issue or 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 Brian Dale, Chairman Village Residents Advisory Council

Residents Advisory Council - Brian Dale

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Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 8.00am SCROp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Undercroft Bowls 9.00am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Writers Group 9.30am HRExercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chips Luncheon 12.00pm JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm SCRBush Poets 7:00pm AUD

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUD Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 8.00am SCROp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmB’Park Show Comm. Meeting 9.30am HRNeighbourhood Watch 9.30am CLComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Undercroft Bowls 9.00am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSFellowship Coffee Morning 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am HRStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm SCRTheatre Group Outing 5:30pm

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)Social Club concert 2:00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6:30pm HR

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSCatholic Services 11.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club Outing 5:15pm Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am CRStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResident Coffee Morning 10:00am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club Outing 5:15pm Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmFellowship Coffee Morning 10.00am JPSComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSAuxiliary Meeting 1:30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am HRStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

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

Spritz Café Weekdays 9.30am - 2pm

kingia arcadeGroups are requested to make advanced bookings Phone: 6250 0163

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Bentley Park Calendar of Events

If your club would like a diary date inserted into the Tidings monthly calendar, email the details to: tidings@swancare.com.au

My events to note:

ABL2 Administration Building Level2

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

MSHP Multiple Schlerosis Hydrotherapy Pool (bus pick-up at Bentley Park)

OBC Outdoor Bowling Club

PGS Pottery Group Studio

RAC Rowethorpe-Activity Centre

RCL Richard Cleaver Lodge

RPG Rowethorpe-Physio Gym

RSC Rowethorpe-Sutton Centre

SCR Snooker Club Room

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Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 8.00am SCROp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Undercroft Bowls 9.00am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Writers Group 9.30am HRExercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chips Luncheon 12.00pm JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm SCRBush Poets 7:00pm AUD

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUD Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pm Table Tennis 8.00am SCROp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmB’Park Show Comm. Meeting 9.30am HRNeighbourhood Watch 9.30am CLComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Undercroft Bowls 9.00am RCLExercise Class 9.30am JPSFellowship Coffee Morning 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am HRStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm SCRTheatre Group Outing 5:30pm

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)Social Club concert 2:00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6:30pm HR

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSCatholic Services 11.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club Outing 5:15pm Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am CRStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResident Coffee Morning 10:00am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club Outing 5:15pm Darts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmFellowship Coffee Morning 10.00am JPSComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9361 0131)

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Balance Group 9.00am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSAuxiliary Meeting 1:30pm AUDTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmTable Tennis 8.00am SCR Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch Balance Group 9.30am RPGSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSUndercroft Bowls 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.30pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

Low-impact Exercise 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSWriters Group 9.30am HRStretch Balance Class 10.00am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2Bingo 7.00pm AUD

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm JPSDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

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Administration Building 11am & 3pm

Drummond Way Apartments 11am & 3pm

Grocery Store 11am & 3pm

Mavis Cleaver Court 11am & 3pm

Medical Centre10am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Plantation Apartments 11am & 3pm

Richard Cleaver Lodge 11am & 3pm

Deliveries Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Saturday 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Sunday by arrangement (if urgent)

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Sunday & Public Holidays 9.00am - 5.00pm

Saturday and Sunday orders can be placed by phone

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For our July outing we travelled to Guildford to see “Deathtrap”. I’m sure all enjoyed the show by all reports. August takes us to Kalamunda to see “Private Lives”. All tickets have been sold. Occasionally, we have cancellations, if you are interested let me know and I will place your name on the waiting list. Next to the Garrick Theatre in Guildford to see “Night Was Our Friend” a drama directed by Fred Peterson, on Friday 14th September. Tickets $21.00, includes sherry/port on arrival, tea & coffee at interval. Bus pick up and return. Sally Raynors’ husband Michael is presumed dead after he went missing in the jungles of South America. Nothing has been heard from him in two years. Amazingly he survives and returns home to Sally who has moved on with her life. She is confronted with his strange behaviour. With support of her family doctor and the new man in her life she tries to come to terms with her tormented husband. Dramatic situations and the suspense between family and friends, John attempts to face his demons, make for a gripping climax. Bookings open at the JP Stratton Centre on Monday 13th August at 9:00am. Bookings with payment only. Old Time Musical hall – Gosnells: Due to the increase in price of tickets we will not be going this year. All residents of the Village are welcome to join our club. No joining fees, just give me a call. Until Next Month Beryl Davis, Ph: 9355 4795

The Old Fields, The Goldfields

Kalgoorlie and Boulder the place of my birth

more dirt and flies elsewhere on earth

There were ninety-nine pubs or a few more I’m told

and the streets of Coolgardie were once paved with gold

The old fields the Goldfields where seldom it rains

where dust spirals up the red coated plains

The last tram has run on the Kalgoorlie line

yet the head frame still stands over Mount Charlotte mine

Where the ghost of old Paddy in Hannan Street wide

is watching the flow of the great human tide

Where it’s boom or a bust in nickel and gold

till the last load of wealth of the Goldfields is sold.

Now Hooley’s old pub is a historic site

where drinks on the slate were privilege and right

For six pots would scarcely quench a mans thirst

after eight hours in tunnels with dust at its worst

The Boulder Block trembled as each wave of shock

ruptured the silence and shattered the rock.

The Kalgoorlie round attracted all comers

its race track a throng of punters and runners

The theatres were packed on floor and to rafter

and town halls filled with singing and laughter

And the two up ring was a popular way

of making a fortune or losing your pay.

Its open cut mining and the shafts have collapsed

the old skips replaced by mighty Haulpacks

For each cubic metre it’s hustle and bustle

new mining is done with mechanical muscle

The old dumps of mullock are treated again

for the very last speck of precious gold grain

I’m jolted back once again as my thoughts retreat

to the sound of a band in the lights of Burt Street

Then passing me by in the shadows of time

march the uniformed figures line upon line

As ghosts of the past and the present unite

lost stars brightly gleam in the ocean of night.

So pack up your troubles of leave them behind

and head for the goldfields where you will find

where old days and old ways change with the flow

And both towns still prosper from wealth down below

Where history is etched in the heart of the earth

Kalgoorlie and Boulder the place of my birth.

Author Unknown.

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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 3.00 PM, (except Public Holidays). Call in and join us for a ‘cuppa.’. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

Canasta Canasta is held every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Bus pick up appox 6:15pm. $1.00 to play, & $1.00 for lucky numbers. Supper is provided. New members are welcome, we will teach you if you can’t play. Enquiries please contact: Maureen Thompson

POTTERY GROUP The Pottery Group meets every Monday morning between 9am and 11am in Allen Crt.Visitors are welcome and prospective new members are encouraged to come along and see what we do and have a cuppa! Ann Morris/Secretary

Mahjong Club The Mahjong Club meets every Friday Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm in the JP Stratton Centre EXCEPT the 1st Friday of the month we meet in the Leisure Centre. New players always welcome & we will teach new players the rules of the game. Shirley Walton, Ph: 9362 2342

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

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TAI CHI We meet Tuesdays at 5pm in the Auditorium.For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496. Pony CanastaNow at the JP Stratton Centre every Wednesday from 1:00pm until 3:45pm. New players wanted – will teach. Come and have a cuppa and a game for 50 cents. For more information contact Marie Stephens, Ph: 9472 5097 or Joan Mellowship, Ph: 9361 4106.

Undercroft Bowling Club We have our AGM on JULY 31st with Sponsor GRAHAM FRANCIS CEO presiding. The only news is that we are holding our Championships this week - July 16t onwards and will report on the outcome in next Tidings. Birthdays for August: Peter Metcalfe, Bob Johnstone, Don and Janet Reid, Sheila Best, and Ken Godsmark. All Loveable Leo’s. Sayings: (1) Hospitality is making your guests feel at home, even when you wish they were! (2) Age is mind over matter - If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. (3) There are 3 signs of old age. The first one is loss of memory, I forget the other two!! Gill Godsmark, Secretary.

Kingia/Tandara High Care Auxil iary Our next meeting will be held in the Auditorium on Tuesday 28th August at 1:30pm. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME. We will have a short meeting followed by Julie Atkinson General Manager Aged Care Operations who will be with us at this meeting, along with Annemarie and they will speak to us on our Aged Care Packages. This will be followed by Cameo Loretta Fashions presenting their Spring Collection. You may come along from 1:00pm to view the collection prior to the meeting which will commence at 1:30pm sharp. Membership is $3.00 per annum. We have a lovely raffle, lucky numbers and afternoon tea as usual. See you all there. Carol Greenaway, President

ART GROUPWe had a busload for our visit to “Wheelchairs for Kids” and were very impressed by the dedicated work put in by the volunteers. Their work gives quality of life to many disadvantaged children all over the world. On the way home we called in at Sizzler’s for lunch which was enjoyed by all. Club mornings are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 11:00am in the Art Room on the second floor of the Administration building. New members are always welcome. Sheila Barley, Secretary.

S C R A B B L E C L U B Held every Thursday in the Stratton Centre at

1.30pm. New members welcome.

Pam Urquhart

Bentley Park Indoor Bowls Come and join us in the Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from 1:30pm. New players welcome.

Bentley Park B i ngo CluB ! Thursday Nights in our Auditorium. Eyes Down 7.00pm

Come along on Thursday’s from 6:30pm and

join the fun!

$2 PER BOOK, Flyers a $1 each, Raffle -

Lucky Numbers – Break Opens – Lucky door

Prize. NEW PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME.

VERY GOOD PRIZE.

Don’t let the cold put you off, our bus will

pick you up from anywhere in Bentley Park,

Cooinda or Rowethorpe. Commencing at

6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477.

The Auditorium is WARM!!

Company is good and we will bus you home

by 9:30pm. Hope to see you there.

Good Luck!

Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder

Ph: 0459 540 921

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COMPUTER CLUBSESSION TIMES:

Tuesday 9 – 11amWednesday 9.15–11.15am

Thursday 9 – 11am 2 – 4pm

Friday 9 – 11am Numbers are still low, just the same old regulars, week in, week out. We still are the cheapest and friendliest internet access around, so make the most of what we have to offer. We are located on the 2nd floor of the Administration building in an air-conditioned room so it is never hot or cold. Membership is only $10 per annum and each session only $2. There is an experienced facilitator available at each session to help those who want it. We also run a special class for beginners. If you do a lot of keyboarding, I can give you a sheet of shortcut keys that are very useful - just send an email to: jocar@bentleyparkestate.com.au and I will forward you a copy [electronically, of course!]. This offer is open to anyone with a PC. On the keyboard shortcuts - try Ctrl+Z if you make a mistake when using MS Word. J C Wellstead, Secretary Ph: 6250 0505

The Writer’s 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. 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. 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 meeting for August will be on Thursdays 2nd,16th and 30th at 09.30 am. Reg Gooch, 9472 6132.

Table Tennis Club We play in the Snooker Room Level Two in the Administration Building on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS at 8.00am onwards. All equipment supplied – everyone welcome.Cost is $20 per annum. Pres/Tres: Andrew Chisholm 9470 1352 Sec: Trisha Power 6250 0542

SWAN BOWLING CLUB July weather was not conducive to good

bowling. I hope all members who were not

in peak health are on the road to recovery

and look forward to seeing you all back

in action. With warmer conditions on the

horizon, we look forward to having morning

teas/BBQs etc. so keep an eye on the notice

board.

On Thursday 12th July, 20 members enjoyed

a “Christmas in July” lunch at the Clansman

Resort, which included all the Christmas

goodies. The chocolate raffle was won by

Audrey Tillbrook.

Our Annual Club Luncheon will be held

on Friday 10th August at Kingia. Please

remember that parking is limited at Kingia.

A list will be posted on the notice board for

those requiring transport, hopefully we can

arrange for a bus to transport members.

Finally, don’t forget our AGM to be held

on the 13th September. All Committee

positions become vacant and new office

bearers will be required for the 2012/2013

season. Nomination forms are available on

the notice board. Remember that your input

is imperative to the future success of our

Club.

Until next month, keep warm and healthy.

Hazel Lancaster, President

P.S. Our President Hazel unfortunately

started to fall apart, and like “Humpty

Dumpty” had to be put together again and

is making a wonderful recovery and will be

back on the green before long.

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

DARTS CLUB NEWSDarts are on Tuesday and Friday at 6.30pm.

Don Mabbott, President

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