Line Dancing We are well into 2023 now and it is good to be getting so many coming to line dancing. Nice to have some new people too! All residents are welcome to come and give it a try. It is good fun, great exercise and a chance to get to know other residents. We had a good 2022 and apart from dancing, we made donations totalling $750.00 from our excess morning tea money. Flood Appeal, Blaze Aid, Bentley Show, Guide Dogs, Biggest Morning Tea, Motor Neuron and Telethon all benefitted. A great effort from all of you. When: 9:30am Mondays & 11:00am for the intermediate session Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Pam Hind on 0431 102 103 Cost: $1.00 to cover morning tea & other expenses. Please bring your own cup
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary Welcome back from all of us on the Auxiliary committee for 2023. Looking forward to another amazing year and also welcoming Eric Brookes as our new committee member. Our first meeting back will be Tuesday the 28th of February. Also, a reminder of the new format for this year, we have meetings and speakers in February and March then every second month for meetings. We are going to continue outings with the first planned for April (flyer to follow closer to the time). Anyone wishing to be a member, it’s $10.00 a year and can be paid in February to a committee member by putting name and phone number on an envelope. Also, a reminder to current members to renew. Our first speaker for the year is Megan Heavy from Curtin University. Megan is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist from Curtin and currently runs the exercise program at our SwanCare Gym and Wellness Centre. Looking forward to seeing everyone back for 2023! When: 1:30pm Tuesday 28th February Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822 Cost: $10.00 membership or gold coin entry for non-members
Matinee
The Matinee Club is a relatively new concept offering daytime events outside the village. If you have always wanted to organise an outing we can help with the arrangements, book village buses, find authorised drivers etc. We urgently need more volunteers and we welcome new villagers to join us. It is a good way to meet people and full guidance will be given. To keep costs down, we will be advertising mainly in this Bulletin and on the Admin and Leisure Precinct notice boards. So please keep a look out. Bookings are now open for the following dates: When: Tuesday 7th February, bus departs 9:30am and will return by 12:00pm Where: Bold Park lookout, Floreat Kiosk for coffee and cake, returning via Cottesloe Beach, and Catalina Memorial Contact: Brian Mutzig on 0403 149 472 Cost: $10.00 When: Tuesday 16th February, bus departs 9:45am and will return by 2:30pm Where: We will visit the Lookout and Shipwreck Museum at Fremantle, followed by lunch at Cicerello’s Contact: Anne Latham on 0416 510 291 Cost: $25.00 includes entry and senior’s lunch Bookings close the 28th of February for the 8th of March trip. Please see notice boards for entry requirements. Maximum of 30 places available. When: Wednesday 8th March, bus departs 9:40am and will return by 2:30pm Where: SAS Campbell Barracks Historical Collection Museum, Swanbourne Contact: Austin Gillanders on 0412 786 669 Cost: $20.00 includes $10.00pp donation to SAS and bus trip. Lunch at own cost
Gardens Interest Group So… what is Bokashi? Bruce May will let us know all the ins and outs of this form of composting at our first meeting of the year. When: 2:00pm Sunday 19th February Where: The Swan Centre Contact: Ellen Clair 6250 0597 or Noelene Barnes 6250 0589 Cost: Gold coin donation
We Are Not Alone
Pottery Group
We are not alone. What that simply means is, Earth has been visited by Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), Aliens or extra-terrestrial beings, presumably from outer space or other planets. We are inviting interested and like-minded people from the village to share and discuss the above subject, in a friendly and mature manner. If you’re interested, please send a text message to Charlie with your full name and number. Limited spaces available.
The Pottery Group is back up and running, but due to various members being unwell we have only just had our Christmas Luncheon, which we all enjoyed.
When: 9:00am to 12:00pm Wednesday 22nd February Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Charlie Joseph on 0425 326 581
Bentley Park Social Club The Bentley Park Social Club Committee invites residents to our Valentine’s High Tea. Glass of bubbly upon arrival. We were most fortunate to be able to secure Phillip Hatton and his quartet, who you will remember from last year, with vocalist Cathy Meulleur. Ticket sales are on Monday the 6th of February in the Admin Foyer 9:00am to 9:30am with tables of 8. Full names and phone numbers must be provided at the time of booking. Bus pickup at 1:30pm. Raffle tickets are also on sale. Please wear your name badges if possible. When: 2:00pm to 4:15pm Sunday 12th February Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226 Cost: $5.00
Qigong Group Qigong Shibashi is a sequence of standing movements which enhance the flow of energy (chi) to all systems of the body. It is easy to follow and beneficial, leaving one with a sense of wellbeing, health and vitality. The class lasts 45 mins approx followed by a 15 min (optional) guided meditation. New members are welcome. When: 9:00am Fridays Where: The Club Balcony (weather permitting) otherwise Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Doreen Boss on 0409 710 004
SwanCare Bentley Park Services Bentley Park Library
Penny and our volunteers welcome you to visit! The library has new titles waiting to be read and as always, the interlibrary service if you can’t find it on our bookshelves. When: Monday & Wednesday 9:00am to 3:00pm Tuesday Closed Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm Where: Rear of Admin Building Contact: Penny Felder on 6250 0022
Clinipath Pathology
When: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm Where: Rowethorpe Medical Centre Contact: 6363 6326
Medical Centre Services
In case of an emergency call 000. For a locum doctor to visit you after hours please ring: 1300 644 483. Alternatively, call SwanCare Resident Support on 6250 0020. Monday: Podiatry services by appointment, Ph: 6468 0038 Tuesday: Dr Aru - 9:15am to 10:00am, Ph: 9470 1341 Thursday: Dr Aru - 9:15am to 10:00am, Ph: 9470 1341
Care Christian Fellowship
Join us as we study the bible, worship, and pray together. Also, we have a different speaker every week. It’s close to
home and enjoy a cuppa on us afterwards. The Church is interdenominational so anyone can come along. There is no pressure to give money, unless you want to. When: 11:00am Mondays Where: Swan Centre, Leisure Precinct Contact: Ron Manning on 0409 735 169
Church Services at SwanCare Kingia
All visitors are required to health screen and povide copies of their 2022 flu and COVID-19 vaccination certificates prior to entry and wear a mask at all
times. Contact SwanCare Kingia reception for more information. Limited space available.
Catholic Service
When: 10:45am on 3rd Tuesday of the month Where: Swan Room, SwanCare Kingia
Uniting Church Service
When: 10:45am on 3rd Wednesday of the month Where: Swan Room, SwanCare Kingia
This year we are hoping to have an open house, where you can see the potters at work and also buy something that catches your eye.
Musical Movie Night
If you miss the excitement of live music but aren’t able to attend concerts like you used to, not to worry - Musical Movie Night will bring the concert straight to you! Resident Ron Leeuwenburg is hosting complimentary movie nights once a month to share his passion for live music and performance, “I’ve always loved music as it’s good for the soul.” After watching many concert movies over the years, Ron is keen to share his diverse collection with fellow residents. “The idea came from my previous village where we ran Musical Movie Nights for a long time and they were very well received,” Ron explained, “The aim is not so much to show music films such as ‘Sound Of Music’, but rather live concerts and performances. We believe residents will really enjoy it.”
We have just had three lovely fellows join us and unfortunately, we cannot take new members at this time. However please let us know if you’re interested, and we will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. Should you want a piece of pottery you did not buy, providing it is still there, you can contact me to arrange collection. If you are willing to wait 6-8 weeks for a specific item, we can take orders for that special present.
Swan Village Bowling Club Christmas and New Year are finally over and
participation is back to more normal numbers. Illness has affected us over the period, and we wish everyone a speedy recovery and a good
new year. Weather has been variable with some quite cold nights even following hot days. It is
always advisable to bring a jacket or pullover to
Using the large TV screen in The Club with a sound bar and woofer, the movie will be shown with high quality visuals and audio. Residents are asked to bring their own nibbles and drinks to enjoy throughout the show with the coffee machine also available for use. “We look forward to seeing you there!” Says Ron.
welcome to attend. Actual format will be decided
night sessions.
Following a request from a member and some
subsequent expressions of interest, the club will
The place to buy what you need. Come and visit us to view manchester, cushions, wool, cutlery, dinner sets, soup mugs, glassware, towels, suitcases, handbags, and more. When: Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:00pm Where: Clayden Court Contact: Margaret Frew on 0490 728 016
SwanMobile Availability
During times of bad weather or extreme heat the SwanMobile will not be operational. Residents are reminded to book in advance. When: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm (no later), Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm Not running on Public Holidays Contact: 6250 0023
Coming up Entertainers for: Friday 3rd February Valentine’s Day - Rockin Ronnie & Colly Friday 3rd March St. Patrick’s Day - Patrick O’Hooligan All residents, and especially new residents, are most welcome to join us at our monthly luncheons. We are a happy bunch and you will meet new friends and reacquaint with old friends. Raffle tickets are on sale and prizes to be won. When: Doors open 10:30am Friday 3rd February Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Lesley Foster on 6250 0590. Bookings are essential. If call not answered, please leave a message and Lesley will return your call Cost: $15.00 per person. This includes drinks, nibbles, fish and chips served with a fresh garden salad and an hour of entertainment followed by afternoon tea
Welcome back to all who love board games. We are back on again every first and third Friday of the month, starting on February the 3rd at 6:00pm and finishing up at 9:00pm, or when we have had enough. We are a fun group who enjoys lots of laughs and who quite often flaunt the game rules but it’s always a great night. We hope to see some new members this year. When: 6:00pm Friday 3rd February & 17th February Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822
on a Friday morning. This is primarily intended
to be for novices to gain experience, but all are
Writing Group
depending on numbers attending. Non-members
SwanCare’s Writing Group returns to business on Thursday the 9th of February. We have room for a couple more regular members to attend, but numbers are strictly limited. If anyone is interested in working through a family history, providing information regarding earlier times around here for community interest, writing articles for their artistic, sporting club or letters to the editor, please contact us as shown. Specific topics are written about and discussed for your benefit.
are welcome to try out for a few weeks.
Heather Williams has already booked the Pines
Restaurant for our first outing in March. Keep your
eyes on the notice board for this and the first gala day which is also in March.
When: 6.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:00am Fridays
Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct
Contact: Stan Barclay on 0429 469 404
Fish N Chips with Friends
The Committee wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Our Christmas lunch was a great success. Entertainer Paul Robinson had us all singing and clapping along to his tunes.
Board Game Group
be trying an early morning session at 8:00am
Cost: $15.00 a year & $0.50c per game
Op Shop
February 2023
When: 9:00am Mondays Where: Pottery Room, Richard Cleaver Lodge Contact: Margaret Frew on 0490 728 016
Debuting on the February of 5th, residents can sit back and relax as they enjoy one of Ron’s favourite artists, Belgium singer and World Music Award winner Helmut Lotti performing The Crooners. This entertaining concert features special guest performers and a talented live band Ron says you won’t want to miss!
When: 7:00pm sharp on Sunday 5th February (first Sunday of each month) Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Ron Leeuwenburg on 0427 122 025
Bentley Park Bulletin
Bentley Park Residents’ Council The Council met in January to discuss and plan the way forward in 2023. Council members will now be more recognisable at functions with HiVis vests and our aim is to more visible and supportive to residents. We are seeking input from residents on the type of guest speakers they would like to see at our residents’ meetings and looking for volunteers for our four sub groups: environment, resident connect, transport and infrastructure. We have some exciting programs coming up in February in relation to food waste that initially will involve 100 residents that are interested in participating. Details will be in your letterbox, soon. We look forward to seeing as many residents as possible at our coffee mornings every second month. When: 9:30am Tuesday 21st February Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Bill Waterer (Chairperson) on 6250 0506 or 0409 570 291 Carole Collins (Deputy) on 0448 652 160
The State Library has accepted some of my articles as a Gift of Deed (donation), so it is not difficult for anyone else either and the Library Board is very hopeful that other members of the community will also provide some donations for the benefit of future generations. When: 11:00am to 12:00pm Thursdays 9th & 23rd February Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Shirley Barnes on 6250 0558
Bentley Park Diners Please join us for a delicious, sociable dinner at the Bentley Hotel. There are plenty of great options from their menu to choose from, such as entrees and shares from $10, mains, grill and burgers from $19 and desserts for just $8.50. Bus will leave the village at 5:30pm and will return once we have finished eating and socialising. No need to bring a partner as we take 20 residents per bus. Please book your seat as soon as possible because we must let the restaurant and bus drivers know. Come along and join us! When: 5:30pm Tuesday 14th & 21st February Where: Bentley Hotel, Bentley Contact: Lorraine Pittaway on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message Cost: $5 per person for bus (pay as you board) & cash for dinner