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Chats News

The Chats Office Number: 6282 1555 For weekend and afterhours transport emergencies call 0447 893 081

(please note that this phone is only manned when an activity is running)

Chats Office: Level 5, Quay Building, 31 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive

When the weather takes a turn for the worst, it can be hard not to let your mood falter as well. The sun hides behind the clouds, the days get shorter and the cold weather compels you to stay indoors. Staying positive and overcoming the tendency to fall into low spirits can help your well-being and state of mind. Be a social butterfly! Bundle up and brave the cold. Seeing and socialising with friends will help you stay optimistic, even if it seems easier to just sit around alone at home. Just staying in touch and chatting with

someone close to you can help you beat the doldrums. Energize yourself! Hibernating may sound appealing, especially when the arctic winds blow down from the Mountain, but staying active can help you physically and emotionally. Even if you can’t see the sun during the day, leave your blinds open. Every winter, seasonal affective disorder plagues those who hide away indoors. Take a walk around the block when the weather permits, and make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Keep your mind sharp! Beat the winter blues by keeping your mind engaged even though it can be more difficult during the cold months. Find something that interests you and will challenge you at the same time. The best way to stay positive during the winter is to stay energized and do the things that make you feel good. In the meantime, you’ll notice that our calendar has plenty to offer as the days become shorter and colder. Let’s work together to beat the winter blues ~ Ingrid

Over the next few months, you may encounter a new person in the office. This is Sally and she will be working 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays) whilst Alison is working for another Lifeline program. Sally has worked for Lifeline over a number of years, coordinating the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS), a social support program for people who live in Aged Care Homes. We welcome her to Chats for the time being. Our good friend, Alison, isn’t gone for good though! Alison will continue working in Chats on Thursdays and Friday mornings, so we aren’t saying goodbye to her; just “hello” to someone new.

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Chats Clubs Walkie Talkies: Bush Walking Group When: Friday 5 April, 9:30am-3:30pm The aim of this group is to bring together people who have an interest in walking. This month’s walk takes walkers through the rainforest, past Russell, Horseshoe and Lady Barron Falls. This walk takes 2 hours and is a mix of gentle, level walking and steep descents and ascents via steps and stairs. Please let the office know if you’d like to attend or not, even if you are a regular. BYO lunch and drinking water Where: Lady Barron Falls, Mt Field Cost: BYO lunch, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution

Movie Monday: A selection of classic movies to be shown at the Lifeline Office and a cuppa When: Monday 8 April, 12:30 - 3:30pm Chats is happy to provide this monthly activity, aimed at those of us that appreciate cinema to get together for a cuppa and enjoy the movie. This is perfect opportunity for those of you that prefer a shorter, more easy-going activity. Feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks if you want, tea & coffee only supplied. What: The Book Club - Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. Cost: BYO lunch, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Pontville Fellowship: A Pleasant Catch-up at Pontville When: Wednesday 10 April, 11am-2pm Once a month, we take a trip to Pontville to attend a traditional Anglican Church service and share lunch with the friendly and welcoming people of the St Mark’s Church community. Lunch is a lovely home-cooked meal, and it’s a nice chance to visit Pontville and catch up with friends. Cost: Lunch $10 (to be paid to the venue), $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Peanut Gallery: Art Appreciation Group When: Wednesday 24 April, 10am-3pm The Peanut Gallery is a group for people interested in art. Our host, Peter takes us on an in-depth exploration and discussion of the works. We feel very lucky to be able to offer you the expertise Peter, who has worked as an independent curator for exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia as well as many of the state and regional galleries around Australia. Where: Salamanca Galleries Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Self-drivers meet at the Peacock Theatre, inside the Salamanca Arts Centre, at 11am

Voucher parking is available behind Salamanca Square (access from Montpelier retreat) for a three hour limit. Parking also available on Salamanca Place.

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Chats Clubs Lunch Club: Catch up for Lunch and Laughs When: Friday 26 April, 11am-3pm Would you like to try a new lunch venue, however have no one to go with? Or do you have any suggestions to share with others Please join like-minded people who love food and enjoy the experience of unearthing venues that they would normally not choose on their own. Where: Risdon Brook Tavern

Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Blend In Coffee Club: a relaxed, supportive activity for people new to Chats or who have been away from activities for a while When: Monday 29 April, 10am-12:30m Once a month, we take a small group to a special location for a coffee and a chat. Our morning tea location is a true delight with our charming host Robyne in her secret café. The coffee club is a short activity designed for new participants or to encourage anyone needing extra support to build confidence attending activities or re-engage with the program after absence or illness. Cost: Morning tea $8 (to be paid to the venue), $5 attendance fee

Russell Falls & Horseshoe Falls Date: Thursday 18 April Time: 9:00pm Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution Lets head to the wilderness at Mt Field Park and see the spectacular Russell Falls and continue a further 10 minutes to also see Horse Shoe Falls. Lunch at the Waterfalls Café & or BYO.

Under 65 Group - APRIL Activities If you would like to attend these activities but are not part of the Under 65 Group, we can waitlist you. The U65 participants have priority but we will call people on the wait-

list at the last minute to fill the seats if there are any spare.

U65 Wilderness U65 Dinner

Hope & Anchor Date: Wednesday 24 April Time: 6:00pm Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution Come and spend a relaxed night out at the oldest pub in Australia since opening in 1807. Crickey!

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Activities are open to everyone, except some activities that are broken into regional

groups. You can book into activities that service your geographical region based on

where you live.

Northern Nomads: New Norfolk, Magra, Bridgewater, Brighton, Gagebrook, Old Beach,

etc.

Central Cruisers: Claremont, Chigwell, Berriedale, Glenorchy, Moonah, Newtown, West

Hobart, South Hobart, Mount Stuart, etc.

South & East Gallivants: Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay, Bellerive, Warrane, Risdon Vale, CBD,

Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Taroona, Kingston, Blackmans Bay, etc.

Bonorong Park

Bonorong Park is a sanctuary for wildlife run by passionate people focused on the natural environment and it’s native inhabitants. You’ll come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts Australia -- the same animals we’re working hard to protect now. Please Note: lunch is not available for purchase at Bonorong, though tea & coffee are. You MUST bring your own lunch or purchase it on the way to this activity. (Cost $9 entry BYO lunch, own purchases and $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution) Wednesday 3 April, 10-4

Counter Meal and Scenic Drive

Tastes in food may be constantly changing, but when it comes to pub grub, the classics and old favourites remain a constant. Serving consistent, reliable food is what we all look for and these pubs offer classic dishes that we all know and love – which is why we keep coming back for more! (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution) Thursday 4 April, 10-3: South & East Gallivants - Gretna Green Hotel, Gretna Thursday 11 April, 10-3 Central Cruisers - Pembroke Hotel, Sorrell Tuesday 30 April, 10-3: Northern Nomads - Horse Shoe Inn, Cambridge

Lunch with a Bunny

Hop along with your fellow Chatsters to “Lunch with a Bunny.” What

delectable delights does our Bear lady have instore for us. Come and

celebrate Easter, you never know Easter Bunny may make an appearance.

Limited numbers, so hop to it…

(Cost: $15 for lunch, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution) Tuesday 9 April, 10:30 - 3

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Let’s Swap… (clothing exchange)

Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Or you just want to update. Do

you have clean, well-kept clothes/shoes too good to throw out and you

don’t wear them? Chats has the answer for you. Please bring a bag of

your clothes/shoes to our clothes swap day. Any clothes not swapped

will be donated to Lifeline.

(Cost: Free Morning Tea, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution) Tuesday 16 April, 10-12:

Avi Gardens

Make the most of the autumnal colours and visit one of our favourite destinations. We’ll head down to Margate for Avi Fauna & Flora Gardens, a 1ha garden that has colour all year. Wander rounds these gorgeous gardens which include a wide variety of plants, fabulous fishponds and aviaries with many varieties of birds and a plant conservatory with seasonal displays. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at the Margate Train for a little window shopping at the eclectic collection of shops. (Cost: Garden Entry $6, own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution) Friday 12 April, 10 - 4

Autumn Festival

Come along to this enjoyable community festival of stalls,

entertainment and competitions which has a wonderful outdoor

atmosphere. There is something for everyone. Discover autumn

in the Derwent Valley and make news friends or catch up with

old ones on the banks of the beautiful Derwent River.

(Cost: entry fee FREE, own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution) Sunday 14 April, 9-5

Easter Lunch

Easter is a traditional time for the community to come together. Whilst Easter falls in autumn in the southern hemisphere, it’s origins hail from the northern. The word Easter is taken from ‘Eastre’, an Anglo-Saxon fertility goddess of Spring. Eastre had a rabbit as a companion which explains the incorporation of Easter bunnies and egg hunts during Easter Sunday celebrations. Come and join us to celebrate at the Black Buffalo, this is a great opportunity for us all to get together. (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution) Wednesday 17 April, 12 - 2

Chatsters out and about ~ embracing life!

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Please register your interest by contacting the Chats Office on 6282 1555. If you need Chats to provide transport, ring the office 2 days before the date of the concert to find out your pickup times. For those who are self-travelling please be at the venue 30 minutes before the start time. (Cost: $5 attendance fee, $5 transport co-payment, own costs & FREE Entry) ST JOHN’S PASSION From the great swirling phrases of the opening chorus (Herr, unser Herrscher) to the resigned sorrow of the close (Ruht wohl), Bach’s St John Passion chronicles the suffering and death of Jesus Christ in music of extraordinary force, pathos and potency. Sung in German with subtitles. Conductor: Stephen Layton. Soprano: Sara Macliver. Contralto: Jess Dandy Saturday 6 April, 7:30pm, Federation Concert Hall SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO The concert is bookended by two works by Brahms: the rollicking Academic Festival Overture and the idyllic Symphony No 2. On the podium is dynamic young conductor Alexander Shelley. Violinist Simone Lamsma

Friday 12 April 7:30pm, Federation Concert Hall

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Ways to Keep Safe This Autumn While autumn can bring many delights, it is important to remember the risks that the change in season can pose to the older people. Here are some ways that you can keep safe this autumn.

1. Prevent falls Autumn’s falling leaves can become tripping hazards. Keep

doorways, stairwells and walking passages clear of leaves and debris as they become slippery when wet.

Install strong lightbulbs in every room and hallway.

2. Fire hazards Check the batteries in the smoke detectors in your home. Check the condition of all electrical appliances. Be vigilant with

electric blankets. Keep space heaters away from flammable surfaces.

3. Check windows All windows should open and close easily. Older people should have access to fresh air and be

able to keep out the cold.

4. Keep warm Reorder your wardrobe when the temperature begins to drop. You should have easy access to

warm clothes but also leave a few light bits out for warmer days. Maintain a consistently warm temperature in the home and seal off any draft areas.

5. Flu vaccine Health services recommend that older people have a flu vaccine every year to prevent serious

illness.

6. Stay hydrated It is important to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated when the indoor heating is

on. Staying hydrated will also prevent skin drying out. Also recommended is, the regular application of moisturiser to your skin and lips.

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Although funding for Chats program has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained here does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the

Australian Government. Visit the Department of Social Services website (www.dss.gov.au) for more information.

Chats also funded by the Crown, through Department of Health and Human Services.

April 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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10-4 Bonorong

10 - 3 Counter Lunch South & East Gallivants

9:30-3:30 Walkie Talkies

7:30-9:30 TSO Concert

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12:30-3:30 Monday Movie

10:30-3 Lunch with a Bunny

11-2 Pontville Fellowship

10 - 3 Counter Lunch Central Cruisers

10 - 4 Avi Gardens 7:30-9:30 TSO Concert

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9-5 Derwent Valley Autumn Festival

1-3 Packing & Stuffing

10 -12 Let’s Swap

12 - 2 Easter Lunch

9 - 4:30 U65 Wilderness

Good Friday - Public Holiday

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Easter Monday - Public Holiday

10 -3 Peanut Gallery 4:30 - 8:30 U65 Dinner

ANZAC Day - Public Holiday

11-3 Lunch Club

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10-12:30 Coffee Club

10 - 3 Counter Lunch Northern Nomads

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TENDER THE EXACT PAYMENT ON ACTIVITIES -

Volunteers do not carry change with them