Tidings September 2013

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Village News - pg 4 Feature Resident - pg 4 Swan Village Bowling Club - pg 5 What’s On - pg 6 & 7 Club News - pg 10-11

Inside this issue >Bentley Park Social Club Spring Afternoon Tea - 8th September

August is always a busy month for us. It is that time of the year when we bunker down, primarily due to the cold weather and focus on wrapping up the final threads of the recent financial year, and commence cracking on all the exciting developments for the forthcoming year. This August we added to the layer of activity by conducting our annual Board Planning Day as well. Let me kick off this months column with a brief outline of the findings from this Planning Day.

Strategic Planning Day Sets an Exciting Pathway for the Next 5 Years & BeyondThe Strategic Planning day is an opportunity for the Board and the Executive to gather their collective minds and put aside some quality time to reflect and consider how we might be able to conduct our business better so that we can improve the services that we provide to our residents. As a not-for-profit organisation and one with a charitable focus it is a constant challenge to balance the organisations vision and mission with the ever increasing demands that the competitive aged care sector places upon us. SwanCare Group, like all not-for profit entities, needs to ensure it maintains a viable business to enable it to reinvest funds back into the organisation to guarantee its continued survival. This is a very important part of the organisation’s annual cycle and it is vitally important that the future planning is well thought out and structured. This year’s planning day was held on the 16th of August, and was a very full day with lots of

information to consider, and lots of exciting and challenging developments ahead on the horizon. The Plan sets the parameters for the direction of the organisation over the next five years and beyond. The Strategic Plan sets out our Vision and Mission and explains our priorities, strategies and intended achievements that we will aspire to bring to fruition. It is developed with a clear understanding of the importance we place on sustainability and being valued for our leadership and excellence in the provision of Aged Care and Accommodation services. We still need to undertake some fine tuning to finalise the explicit details of the plan but it is agreed that our priorities over the next five years will continue to focus on the three specific pillars of success, namely sustainability, services and people. Within each of these primary key result areas, we will be focussing on the following key strategic outcomes:-

1. Making sure that we have sufficient money and cash reserves set aside so that we will be able to manage our future capital developments with a nicely balanced mix of internal and external financing. 2. Making sure that our buildings and physical assets will be suitable to meet the needs of contemporary residential aged care, independent living standards and will support flexible care needs delivered into a home environment. 3. Making sure that the range of services to our residents meet the needs of a discerning and changing ageing population base. 4. Making sure that we are well positioned to maximise the benefits of the reforms and changing aged care market that we will be facing in the future. 5. Making sure that our workforce is appropriately skilled, equipped and empowered to meet the changing requirements and increased demands that will emerge. 6. Making sure that our residents enjoy a

strong sense of wellbeing, fulfilment and enrichment to their lives. We will continue to adhere to and maintain our reputation for responding to our clients’ needs, for working with and maintaining an authentic engagement with all our stakeholders and above all else, to ensure that the creation of our communities will foster well-being and a better life for all of our residents. At my next VRAC residents meeting I will have great pleasure in outlining to you some of the more specific objectives and outcomes that we will be aiming to deliver to you over the next 5 years. Needless to say, this is a very exciting time for the Aged Care industry and SwanCare Group with its integrated business model, flexibility and adaptability is very well positioned to thrive, grow and prosper during this changing environment, which, in a nutshell, translates to continued benefit, satisfaction and quality life experiences for all of our residents. Let’s now take a look at some of the other events and activities that featured since the last Tidings,

Movie MatineeThank you to everyone who attended the Village Movie Matinee – “Quartet” on Friday 26th July. Although there were some ‘technical issues’, we persevered, crossed our fingers and managed to view the entire movie, albeit with a couple of intermissions. Feedback from the event has been very positive and I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their patience, encouragement and the support shown, especially to Wendy from Way Out West Productions, who felt dreadful about the interruptions.

Beauty & The BeastOn Tuesday the 30th July, a group of Bentley Park residents were invited to attend the Penrhos College production of Beauty and the Beast. The performance was spectacular and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.

Across My Desk

CEO’s Report

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Rowethorpe Uniting Church Rowethorpe Uniting Church Weekly Sunday Services are conducted in the Rowethorpe Chapel 10:00am with visiting Ministers. Contact Pam Hind – 9470 4139 and Mary Perreau 9355 5381

Church Services at Kingia The Kingia Care Facility has the Swan Room furnished and set up as a Chapel. Monthly Church Services are held by the Anglican (4th Tues 1.30pm), Catholic (1st Fri 10.30am) and Uniting Church (3rd Wed, 10.30am), and residents of the village are welcome to attend. At other times the Swan Room is available to all as a venue for private reflection. Don Pederick – 6250 0402

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 9.30am. The fourth Sunday of each month is our Prayer & Praise service, led by members of our group. All enquiries and transport phone Mrs Betty Bennett – 9472 6857. 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

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

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CEO’s Report (continued)

A thank you letter has been forwarded to the coordinator at Penhros College who has kindly advised that Bentley Park residents will be invited to attend again next year. Special thanks goes to Laurie Hudson for driving the bus, and for getting everyone safely there and back.

Alzheimer’s Memory VanApologies for the late notice in cancelling the visit by the Alzheimer’s Memory Van. For the record “no, they didn’t forget!”, unfortunately the Alzheimer’s staff member that runs the program was unwell. We will reschedule, possibly in October so keep an eye on the noticeboards.

Bowling Clubs Wrap Up Their Respective YearsSince the last Tidings I had the great pleasure of attending two special events, the first was the AGM of the Undercroft Bowls, the second being the Swan Village Bowling Club’s end of year luncheon. Both of these clubs are to be acknowledged for their great contribution to the social fabric of our Bentley Park community. These two clubs have been in operation for many years now, and have both become a very important part of the attractiveness of the village at Bentley. I would like to congratulate both clubs on a very successful year, and pay special thanks to the respective hard-working and dedicated committees that underpin the success of these two groups. And finally for this month, I would like to wrap up with a plug for the next

CEO’s Coffee Club OutingThe next outing is planned for Friday the 20th September, from 10am to 12pm.

The destination, at this stage is still a mystery, but I am sure it will be to our liking. The numbers for these events are restricted to about 12 people, so please get in quick to avoid disappointment. If you would like to register please contact Karen at administration on 6250 0010. These are very enjoyable events, they provide a great opportunity to meet with some fellow residents, and also gets the CEO to dip into his pocket and shout you a cup of coffee and cake. That’s all for this month, see you around the village. Graham Francis – CEO.

Coffee ClubCEO’s

Be Active

Improve Your Balance

Regularly Check Your Eyesight

Manage Your Medicines

Walk Tall

Eat Well For Life

Manage Your Health

Foot Care and Safe Footwear

Identify, Remove and Report Hazards

Nine Steps To Stay On Your Feet®

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Be Active

Improve Your Balance

Regularly Check Your Eyesight

Manage Your Medicines

Walk Tall

Eat Well For Life

Manage Your Health

Foot Care and Safe Footwear

Identify, Remove and Report Hazards

Nine Steps To Stay On Your Feet®

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Bentley Park Auditorium9am-12pmTuesday 10th September

Information booths provided by:• St James Newstart Pharmacy• Nutritionists from Juniper• Moving Eyes Mobile Optometry• River Abilities Rehab & Healthcare Equipment• Gadeans Footwear - Orthopaedic Shoemakers• Grand Boulevard Chiropractic Centre• Como Podiatry• Lions Hearing Clinic• Physiotherapists• Occupational Therapists• Nurses

Event co-ordinated by the SwanCare Group Physiotherapy Team. For more information contact Rachel Najjar on 6250 0100.

We look forward to seeing you at the Stay On Your Feet Fair.

Stay On Your Feet ® Fair

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Village NewsBentley Park - RowethorpeAdmin sent around a flyer reminding

everyone to be careful about letting anyone

into your home if you do not know them.

Please take note of the flyer as we want to

protect our residents’ security.

If you are unsure about anyone please ring

Security on 6250 0020 day or night.

Just a reminder to the delegates our next

meeting is on September 4th we will be

going out so please be ready for 10am.

Tony Ryder, Co-ordinator

Bentley Park Show

There are only a few weeks to go now before

our Show. The committee has been very

busy organizing everything to make sure

things go smoothly on the 26th and 27th

October.

There are boxes at both Admin and the

Village Store for you to place your entry

forms and money into – 50c for each entry

on your form. If you need any extra forms

just let me know.

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 16th

October. No late entries will be accepted. It’s

not too late to start working on whatever you

wish to contribute to our display – the more

the merrier.

We have had fantastic support from you

all – offers of help on Show days, donations

of raffle prizes and also all manner of help

from our wonderful Admin and maintenance

staff. The Show wouldn’t be able to function

without this kind of support and we THANK

YOU ALL VERY MUCH for being so kind.

If you have any queries at all about the Show

or your entries please give me a ring and I’ll

do my best to help you.

KEEP SMILING

Cath Devereaux

Coordinator Ph. 6250 0407

Joining Our CommunityOur community extends a warm welcome to

Mr Allan Meney, Mr Alex Wahlsten,

Mr Robert Pilgrim, Mrs Elizabeth &

Mr Peter Hawley and Mrs Maureen Grickage.

How long have you resided at

Australind Rise?

17 months.

What do you like most about

living here?

Location, friendship and security.

What do you enjoy most about

retirement?

Time is now mine to enjoy as I

please.

What did you do before

retirement?

I worked for many years in

retail as well as owning our own

business.

What hobbies do you enjoy?

Music (piano), reading, cooking

and gardening.

What is your favourite food?

Fresh fruit salad (my recipe).

What is your philosophy in life?

Try always to help others.

What music do you enjoy?

Classic piano.

Which three celebrities would

you like to have dinner with?

Richard Clayderman, Barry

Tognolini and Mary Duff.

Name something you are proud

of.

High achievement in Pistol

Shooting.

Federal ElectionThe Federal Election is being held Saturday 7th September 2013. Voting will be available in the Auditorium for residents from 8:00am till 6:00pm. The SwanMobile will be running from 9:00am till 4:00pm for your convenience. Please call the SwanMobile on 6250 0023 to book a time.

Bentley Park Phone DirectoryOver the coming weeks Bentley Park residents will receive a handy phone directory card in their mailbox. The directory consists of three cards including phone numbers for assistance, medical centre practitioners and SwanCare Group services. We hope you find this directory a convenient tool that can be regularly referred to. Please attach it to your fridge with the included magnet.

Library NewsCongratulations to Betty Briggs on winning this month’s $20 Coles gift voucher. Thank you to all the library users for your continual support. There will be another lucky winner next month, so if you haven’t joined the library and you would like to, please come in as we would love to meet you. Yours in books, Penny

Notes from Australind RiseThe residents of Australind Rise held “Curry Night” on the evening of monday 12th August for Edna and Harry Ritchie. It was for a send off for the couple who are off to America via New Zealand. After spending a few days in San Francisco they board a cruise liner and travel to New York via the Panama Canal. Edna and Harry will be away for approximately six weeks. “Coffee Club” co-ordinaters Rhonda and Brian Zanich are heading off to Broome shortly for two weeks in the sun. The vegetable garden is proving so popular amongst residents it is now being expanded to vacant land above the current garden. Rodney, Brian and Kerry have been busy carting new soil and laying out new beds ready for the spring plantings.

Feature Resident Janice Harewood

Kingia/Tandara Auxil iaryBy the time this goes to print we will have

had our August meeting and also our

Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show!

Our meeting for August will also have been

addressed by the Bush Poets!

With these eventful newsworthy events

coming up, I thought it might be better

to have quick photographic review of our

Auxiliary events for 2013 so far!!

Hope you enjoy!

See you soon,

Carol Greenaway, President

Photos from top to bottom:

• Millers Fashion

• Waminda guests

• Roley’s on the Ridge

SWAN VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB Our visit to the Greenhills Hotel for Christmas in July was a non-event, we arrived there at twelve noon to find everything closed up, no-one in attendance, but all was not lost, as we went back to York, and most people enjoyed

a meal at one of the Hotels. Hazel rang the hotel the next day and asked what had happened, and was told they were expecting us the following week, a costly mistake on their part as Hazel does not make those type of errors. The Annual lunch at the High Road Hotel was a great success, about 60 members attended; the food and service were excellent. Graham our Patron gave a short speech, and presented Roger Hayes with the Trophy for the most improved player. Natalie Hodi was thanked for the assistance she gave us when we replaced our Bowling Surface. Our next outing is to The Café on the Dam at Serpentine, I will report on this in the next issue of tidings, looking at the list I see it is fully booked, our members certainly do enjoy these outings, thanks to Hazel and myself for arranging them. Please make a note on your calendars for the AGM on September 12th starting at 9am nomination forms for committee are now on the notice board. It would be nice to see new faces on the committee with new ideas, nomination forms must be handed to Barry ASAP. As this maybe my last report I would like to thank the committee for all the support they have given me, and the club, especially Barry our secretary, Lloyd our treasurer, and Tom for his help and advice. Enjoy your Bowling Tony Ryder, President

Alzheimer’s Request

By Owen Parnell

Do not ask me to remember,

Don’t try to make me understand.

Let me rest and know you’re with me,

Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I’m confused beyond your concept,

I’m sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you,

To be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me,

Do not scold or curse or cry.

I can’t help the way I’m acting,

I can’t be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you,

That the best of me is gone.

Please don’t fail to stand beside me,

Love me ‘til my life is gone.

- Supplied by Mrs Jillian Parsons

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What’s On September

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45 RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 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 JPSTai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSAuxiliary Spring Luncheon AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2

SWANCARE CHARITY GOLF DAYLibrary Open 9.15am-12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Writers Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chips 11.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm SCRBush Poets 7.00pm CL

FEDERAL ELECTION Voting 8.00am-6.00pm AUDOp Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)Social Club Afternoon Tea 2pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Stay On Your Feet Fair 9.00am AUDArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDDiners Club 5.30pm OutingDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am-12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSFellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise 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 RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm SCR

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

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph: 9472 6857)

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResidents Meeting 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm OutingDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 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-12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS



Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 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 - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS


Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC


Queen’s Birthday Public HolidayAdministration Office ClosedUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

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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: [email protected]

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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What’s On September

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45 RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 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 JPSTai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSStretch Balance Group 10.00am JPSAuxiliary Spring Luncheon AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRScrabble Club 1.30pm JPSHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPComputer Club 2.00pm ABL2

SWANCARE CHARITY GOLF DAYLibrary Open 9.15am-12.15pmArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Writers Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSBalance Group 11.00am RACFish & Chips 11.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm SCRBush Poets 7.00pm CL

FEDERAL ELECTION Voting 8.00am-6.00pm AUDOp Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Christian Fellowship of Bentley Park 9.30am JPS (For Transport Ph. 9472 6857)Social Club Afternoon Tea 2pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am - 12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHPPatchwork Group 6.30pm HR

Stay On Your Feet Fair 9.00am AUDArt Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi Chi 5.00pm AUDDiners Club 5.30pm OutingDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pm Op Shop Open 8.30am-12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSFellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC Indoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS

General Exercise Group 8.45am RSCComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise 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 RACSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm SCR



Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 1.30pm MSHPHydrotherapy 2.30pm MSHP

Art Group 9.00am ABL2Computer Club 9.00am ABL2Exercise Club 9.30am JPSResidents Meeting 9.30am AUDSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRRummycub 1.00pm JPSTai Chi 5.00pm AUDDiner’s Club 5.30pm OutingDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pm Computer Club 9.15am ABL2Stretch & Balance 9.00am RSCSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCIndoor Bowls 1.00pm AUDCanasta 6.30pm JPS


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 CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS



Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmPottery Group 9.00am PGSGeneral Exercise Group 8.45am RSCExercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRBridge 1.00pm JPSHandicraft/Beading 1.00pm HRUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCHydrotherapy 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 - 12.15pmOp Shop Open 8.30am - 12pmStretch & Balance 9.00am RSCComputer Club 9.15am ABL2Fellowship Coffee Morning 10.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRPony Canasta 1.00pm JPSSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBCCanasta 6.30pm JPS


Library Open 9.15am-12.15pmComputer Club 9.00am ABL2Art Group 9.00am ABL2Exercise Class 9.30am JPSSnooker Club 1.00pm SCRMahjong Club 1.00pm CLDarts Club 6.30pm JPS

Op Shop open 8.30am-12pmExercise Class 9.30am JPSUndercroft Bowling Club 1:15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC


Queen’s Birthday Public HolidayAdministration Office ClosedUndercroft Bowling Club 1.15pm RCLSwan Bowling Club 1.15pm OBC

Our outings for September 2013 are on Tuesdays 10th & 17th where we will be going to the Waterford Plaza, Karawara. You will have choice of the TEN TEN Chinese, The Hippo Bar & Grill or one of the many restaurants in the centre - Burger Edge, Curry Hut, Spoon (Taste of Asia), Dominos, Pasta Cup, Nandos & Golden Barley (Japanese). Take 1½ hours to enjoy your meal or walk around the centre before the bus returns to the Village. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to book drivers. Please contact Lorraine on 6250 0425. If not home please leave a message.

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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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Residents Advisory Council - Carolyn Wellstead

If lack of complaints to the VRAC is any indication, we seem to be going through a period of being “content with our lot”, helped no doubt by the obvious activity of the painters and reticulation workers on site. Only downside of late has been the intrusion of unwelcome outsiders in the village – please do take your personal security very seriously. A reminder that our Coffee Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am in the Auditorium, followed by

morning tea. Do come along to share in the information dispersed by our guest speakers and the social interaction among residents. If you have any queries, please do contact one of the council members listed below and we will do our best to provide an answer. Carolyn Wellstead Ph 6250 0505 Chairperson Cath Devereaux Ph 6250 0407 Vice Chairperson Tom Brazier Ph 6250 0496 Shirley Barnes Ph 6250 0558 Ken Sinclair Ph 9361 0131 John Jacobs Ph 6250 0504 Carolyn Wellstead, Chairwoman Village Residents Advisory Council8

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Bentley Park Social Club

Stratton Luncheon/ConcertPeter & Shirley continue to organise and host a Luncheon Concert at the Stratton Centre throughout 2013, on the first Friday of each month from February to December, 11:30am – 2:30pm. We have 4 Luncheon Concerts to finish the year:-Friday 6th September – Bill Baine, Singer/Guitarists. (Still a few tickets left) Friday 4th October “Fancy That”, Singing Trio. Friday 1st November, Peter Williams, Singer/Guitarist, Comedy/Impressions. Friday 6th December, top vocalist Adam Penn – Christmas Special-Songs, carols, crackers and Christmas fare. These functions comprise of a Fish & Chip meal served at the table – wine & soft drinks with an hour concert by quality performers – afternoon tea or coffee with cakes. The all-inclusive cost is $10. To obtain a ticket ring Shirley on 9355 4767. Please be early as it books out very quickly. See you there!!

Our August Concert drew a large crowd of residents who thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon of song from Adam Penn and ballroom dancing from a young couple, Leah and Riley, who had come to our event as new Champions from a competition they attended in South Perth earlier that day.

The audience was greatly appreciative and lavishly applauded the entertainers, with Gloria partnering Adam in some instances, so he did not dance alone all afternoon! Well done, Gloria. Numerous raffle prizes were drawn during the afternoon, which made some people very happy indeed. Spring Afternoon Tea on September 8th is our next event. However, you do need a ticket to enter, as we are only able to cater for a limited number. The October event may be different from previous advertising we distributed but

the Committee will advise everyone in plenty of time. Now that Spring is upon us and the weather should be improving, maybe residents will also consider using the BBQ and adjoining area for neighbourly/family lunches, as this great facility seems quite lonely and unused at times, alto the Social Club uses it whenever possible! The Op. Shop is progressing well and there are now some new volunteers involved, therefore lightening the load on Beryl and her assistants. Summer clothing will be on the racks in the near future. Both the Paper Recyclers and the Can Recyclers recently took away a load from each venue, and the Committee says a very grateful thank you to all who assist in these endeavours. However, would all paper donors please ensure that there are no ‘glossies’ in the donated papers, and that the papers to be collected are not left in the rain, as they are no use and will not be taken away. I personally thank the volunteers who ensure the Social Club events occur and run efficiently, and to those who attend the scheduled events on a regular basis, as well as newcomers to the Village. Thank you all for your continued support, Shirley Barnes President, Bentley Park Social Club

SwanCare has a vigorous refurbishment program at Bentley Park. Check out these photos of a one-bedroom town house recently refurbished in preparation for the arrival of a new resident.

SwanCare makes sure its units are modern and comfortable, as well as up-to-date in amenity, before new residents are handed the keys to their new home. The resident is then free to add the finishing touches to the unit with furniture and effects.

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Bentley Park B i ngo CluB ! Thursday Nights in our Auditorium. Eyes Down 7.00pm Don’t forget your Thursday night Bingo!! We welcome new players to join us in our nice warm Auditorium. Good prizes to be won on Bingo and our raffle basket is always a great favourite - tickets - 3 for $2!!!! Lucky numbers a $1 each!! Lots of fun for all!! Tea, coffee & biscuits for 50c!! Can’t do better than that!! 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. Our bus will pick you up from anywhere in Bentley Park, Cooinda or Rowethorpe, commencing at 6:15pm. Just call Laurie on 6250 0477. Company is good and we will bus you home by 9:30pm. Carol Greenaway, Licence Holder 0459 540 921

BuSH PoetS & yarnSPi nnerSIt is with happy pleasure that the Bush Poets & Yarnspinners have returned to their old venue at the Auditorium Bentley Park. Catch you on the monthly rounds, 1st Friday of each month at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Due to the Federal Election on the 7th September the Bush Poets meeting will be held on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Building. Nancy Coe

TAI CHI We meet Tuesdays at 5pm in the Auditorium.For more information please contact Tom Brazier on 6250 0496.

Club News

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ART GROUPWe had an excellent morning with Bob who demonstrated his painting techniques and his use of cool and warm colours to give his paintings such great appeal. He answered our questions and generously offered to give another demo. We will be taking up this offer on the near future. Remember that the village show is fast approaching. Please try to finish those paintings so that we have a good selection of art on display. Club mornings are Tuesday and Friday from 9-11 am in the art studio 2nd floor of the Administration Building. New members are always welcome. Sheila Barley, Secretary

POTTERY GROUP Our members are working hard at their ceramics and clay with the Bentley Park Show in mind. The pottery is open every Monday between 9am and 11am should you wish to join the club or pay us a visit. We are situated in Allen Crt. next door to Kingia. Ann Morris/Secretary

The Writing Group We are a group of like-minded residents interested in WRITING, READING or STORYTELLING. We now meet MONTHLY on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 9.00 am – 11.00 am, Committee Room, Admin 2nd Floor, (Note Change – previously started at 9.30am). It is possible you may have an interest in WRITING, (from maybe as little as 100 words, perhaps describing events or episodes in your life), or in READING, (possibly to discuss your favourite book/author/genre), or even in just verbally relating a personal memory. Every month we travel down someone’s Memory Lane where a million interesting ‘life-stories’ reside. Why not yours? No fees, no committees, no office-bearers, no pressure! Come and try us out, come for the friendly promise and, hopefully, you’ll stay for the rewards! Call 6250 0538, Brian Dale, for more details.

DARTS CLUBDarts are on Monday and Friday at 6.30pm.

Don Mabbott, President

Bentley Park Gardens Interest Group

We met for the first time on Sunday 18th

August. We are planning to meet monthly,

probably on Sunday’s. Our first project

is to meet with the Village gardeners and

maintenance staff and discuss the existing

plans for the common areas of the Village

with an aim to work together to develop an

overall plan to beautify the village gardens.

Ellen Claire

The Snooker Players Association

The Snooker Players Association is

situated on the second (Social) floor of the

Administration Building. Playing sessions

are held Tuesday to Thursday 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 $10 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

Digital Camera ClassesI am considering running a series of tutorial

classes, starting in October this year, in the

Committee Room, Administration Building

(level 3).

The most suitable time for me is 2.00pm

every Wednesday starting 16th October 2013.

If you would like to attend the classes please

add your contact details to my form on the

notice boards.

Jim Hopson, Ph: 6250 0595

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COMPUTER CLUBSESSION TIMES:

Tuesday 9 – 11amWednesday 9 – 11am

Thursday 9 – 11am 2 – 4pm

Friday 9 – 11am Want to know how to understand your computer/laptop and it’s programs, emails, letter writing etc. then call in and have a chat with one of our facilitator’s, first lesson free. We are located on the 2nd floor Administration Building in an air-conditioned room so it is not to hot or cold. Membership is $10 per Annum and each 2 hour session is $2. A Beginners session is run each Friday (am). Ken Thurtell – President Ph: 0409 296 105 Tony Ryder – Vice President Ph: 6250 0510

Theatre Go-ers ClubOur Theatre group is open to all Bentley Park residents. There is no joining fee – just book a ticket! On Friday October 4th we visit a new venue for us at Harbour Theatre Fremantle to see: A STING IN THE TALE By Brian Clemens & Denis Spooner Two once successful crime writing playwrights are writing a block buster to pay off their mounting debts or are they fulfilling their full potential by plotting the perfect murder? The nagging wife is the ideal victim, especially as she is heavily insured. It all seems plausible until their secretary is mistakenly killed and a stage-struck detective appears on the scene. “It is a glorious spoof, a send up of almost every mystery thriller written for the stage with some wickedly witty lines”. Tickets at $26 each (cash with order) will go on sale at 8.15 am on Monday 2nd September inside the Stratton centre near the village shop. Tickets include bus pick up & return. The bus pick up will be 6.50pm. Co-Ordinator: Austin Gillanders 0412 786 669 Assisted by Joan Fenton email: [email protected]

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

Ladies of the Night Patchwork GroupMeetings 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 - Ph: 9362 1702 or Jean Buchanan-Hughes - Ph: 9362 5903

Undercroft Bowling ClubCEO Graham Francis attended our A.G.M. and Chaired the Election of Officers for the coming year:- PRESIDENT: Don Mabbott Vice President: Jack Grayson Secretary/Treasurer: Mary Gent Captain: Don Reid Committee: R Johnstone, A Tap, G Mabbott, M Stephens and E Smith. Graham complimented the Club on the way it is run – especially the fun we all have. He loves to visit and looks forward to the next time the Staff comes for a game. Rowethorpe players visited us on August 12th and we all enjoyed a really great time together. It is intended to make these visits to each other a permanent thing. Our next Great Day will be INTERNATIONAL DAY on August 24th. There will be GENERAL MEETING on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND (after the play for the day). The Agenda for the coming year has been drawn up and will be fine-tuned at this meeting. PLEASE attend if you can – Your presence is WELCOMED and your INPUT VALUED! It is very pleasing to see Betty Griggs and Judy Morley back on the mats! However, we are sorry to farewell Thelma Brown who has moved to N.S.W.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to our early Spring Virgos: Joyce Alexander, Val Fraser and Glen Warnes. A SPECIAL CHEERIO to those on the Sick List: Bob, Darrell, Dave, Frank, Gill and Marie. See you Down–Under!! Mary Gent, Secretary

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.

Handicraft All residents are welcome. To join us any Monday afternoon 1pm-3pm on the 2nd floor of Administration. Tea and biscuits free for 1st visit. 50cents each there after.

Wendy Paull, Coordinator, Ph: 9470 1966

Bentley Park Indoor Bowls Games are played in the Auditorium every Wednesday. Socialising from 1:00pm so games can start promptly at 1:30pm. New members always welcome. Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 18th September at 1:00pm sharp. Beryl Moule, Ph: 9355 1810

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

Mahjong Club

The Mahjong Club meets every Friday

Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Mah-Jong is

played in the Administration building on the

2nd floor of the Coffee Lounge instead of the

JP Stratton Centre.

New players are always welcome and we will

teach you the rules of the game.

Maureen Thompson, Ph: 9472 7967

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Community NoticeboardSwanMobile Availability Bookings: 6250 0023

MONDAY – FRIDAY 9am - 4pm

SATURDAY 9am - 12 noon

Girl Guides Association Western Australia Inc

For more information please contact Nancy Brazier on 6250 0496 or email [email protected]

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Call Karen Parker on 6250 0010

SwanMobile Driverse eVolunteer Drivers are urgently required for the SwanMobile service at Bentley Park. The SwanMobile is a vital service for transporting residents around the village. If you feel that you can contribute your time to helping out then please contact Karen Parker who will be more than happy to arrange for your training and can answer any of your concerns or queries.

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Tidings September 2013