Line Dancing Many thanks to Bev and all the other helpers who “kept the show on the road” while I was away.
From all accounts, all went very well, and everyone
appreciated being able to keep dancing during my absence. It’s good to be back and dancing with all my friends.
Everyone in the village is welcome to come along
and give it a try. Apart from being so good for your balance and co-ordination, it’s also a lot of fun
and we’re a very friendly group. Doesn’t matter if
you haven’t danced before, I give instructions for each dance.
When: 9:30am Mondays - Beginners
11:00am Mondays - Intermediate session Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Pam Hind on 0437 118 836
Cost: $1.00 to cover morning tea and other expenses. Please bring your own cup.
SwanCare Centres Auxiliary Our first outing for the year was a lunch to Settlers in York and a great time was had by all. The No Cake Bake Sale at our March meeting was very successful and a big thank you to all residents who contributed. I’m doing my best to get Claudia, Rhea and Ceri to speak at our May meeting prior to the fashion parade. I also need to remind everyone our future meetings will be starting at 1pm with the next meeting being held on the 23rd of May in the Auditorium. Kimbos Fashions will be showing all their winter styles. We look forward to a great afternoon and a big crowd of ladies. Bring your friends, all are welcome. Entry fee is a gold coin for non-members and free to members. We are looking to finalise our numbers soon for the Zoo outing on Tuesday the 27th of June. We will leave the village at 10:00am and the cost will be $40.00 which includes entrance and a onehour tour of the Zoo on their buggies. No walking. No refunds for this trip. When: 1:00pm Tuesday 23rd May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Sandie Holmes on 0459 981 822 Cost: Gold coin donation for non-members
Matinee
Our events are held outside the village. All trip prices include the cost of the village bus except where stated. Would you like to help us run a visit somewhere? If so, phone Austin on 0412 786 669. We welcome new residents. May events include: When: Bus departs 10:00am Friday 19th May Where: We will visit the mine site rehabilitation experiments by Alcoa in the 70’s and 80’s. From there we will enter the Jarrahdale Heritage Society Museum for a guided tour of their displays and then on to the Serpentine Dam where we will have a delicious senior’s meal at the highly recommended Bistro by The Dam. Please see menu at Admin or on the Leisure Centre notice board and advise your choice of meal to Brian when booking. Contact: Brian Mutzig on 0403 149 472 Cost: $9.00 plus meal When: 11:30am Thursday 25th May Where: Join us for lunch at the Yacht Club and enjoy unrivalled views of the confluence of the Canning and Swan Rivers off Coffee Point, Applecross. Sorry, no BYO. Contact: Austin Gillanders on 0412 786 669 Cost: $5.00 plus meal When: Bus departs 10:00am Wednesday 31st May Where: We will visit the Historic Guildford viewing some of the buildings of the early town. Ladies you will admire the display of fashionable dresses of the 1830’s to 1890’s during a short walk around the old Courthouse, Colonial Gaol, Taylors’s Cottage and the Tourist Centre, followed by lunch at the adjacent French-themed Poste Café which offers a unique dining experience. The ambiance is delightful with beautiful gardens separating the tables creating a serene atmosphere. We have reserved tables inside the café and under cover. Contact: Anne Latham on 0416 510 291 Cost: $12.00 plus meal
Indoor Carpet Bowls
New members are always welcome. Never played? Give it a go, it’s fun! Feel free to attend 15 minutes early to meet and chat before we begin. When: 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start, Wednesdays Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Beryl Moule on 9355 1810
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
Fish N Chips with Friends
Our April lunch was a great success. All residents received a gift bag of Easter eggs and chocolates. They also enjoyed the music of entertainers, Lesley and Tom. Friday 5th May Jay Weston for our Mother’s Day celebration. Friday 2nd June 2 Tenors All residents, and especially new residents, are most welcome to join this popular monthly event. You will meet new friends and reacquaint with old friends. Raffle tickets are on sale with prizes to be won. When: Doors open 10:30am Friday 5th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Lesley on 6250 0590. Bookings are essential. If call not answered, please leave a message and I 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.
Vision Impaired Group Are you losing your vision and finding it harder to do those things that you’ve taken for granted all your life? Do you feel isolated and are you worried about what life holds for you in the future? Significant vision loss is traumatic for anyone, particularly the older you are when it happens. It is very easy to sink into depression and think that life is over, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are people around you who are having the same issues. You are not alone! Why not come along to our support group and get to know others in the same boat? You might be surprised who you come across. We meet at 1:00pm on the fourth Friday of every month for coffee, lots of chat and plenty of laughter. If you know someone who might benefit from this group, please pass the information onto them as they may not be able to read it for themselves. When: 1:00pm Friday 26th May (fourth Friday of the month) Where: Given upon enquiry below Contact: Jenny & Trevor Dawson on 6250 0427 or email jjdawson@bentleypark.com.au
Rowethorpe Church Services
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
Tom’s love for chess developed as a young boy who learned to play from his father. As a father to three boys himself, Tom passed his knowledge to them and even started his own chess group in his local neighbourhood. “My boys and I did that for several years and it attracted a good crowd, but as my sons grew up, they lost some interest, so it’s been fantastic getting back into it again at SwanCare,” said Tom.
The Hazel Lancaster Shield was oversubscribed for the 22nd of April so make sure you get your entries in early for the Keith Withers Shield on May 27th. This is a triples event so only 24 players can participate. Keep an eye on the club notice board for entry information. A notice is currently up for a lunch outing to the Herdsman Hotel on the 11th of May. We can accommodate 40 members on the buses so come along and enjoy the company of others. Both playing and social members are welcome.
“In chess, you’re putting your mind up against someone else’s. It gives you the best mental work out because it is so strategic and challenging; It’s exercise for the brain,” Tom said.
The club now has a happy hour after both Wednesday and Saturday bowls. All members are welcome to attend and new members are always welcome to join.
While there’s a handful of members who make for some hefty competition, there are a range of levels among the group to cater for players both old and new to the game.“Rebecca is one of our great players and she is always up for a challenge, but if you’re a beginner and a little rusty like I was at first, we are more than happy to show you the ropes,” said Tom, “Everyone is always welcome.”
When: 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Where: Pavilion, Leisure Precinct Contact: Stan Barclay (President) on 0429 469 404 or 9457 8194 Cost: $15.00 a year & 50c per game
When: 2:00pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Tom Swallow on 6250 0503
Bentley Park Residents’ Council The Council would like to thank all those residents
who attended the Advanced Care Planning sessions with both sessions fully booked. Look for upcoming guest speakers with similar topics.
Our next residents coffee morning is on Tuesday the 16th of May at 9:30am in the Auditorium. A
guest speaker on preparing Wills is being organised. Resident support at these coffee mornings ensures
can call Bill on 6250 0506 to obtain one. With the
Op Shop
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.
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
May 2023
Day bowls on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays commenced on April 1st and so far, weather has been good with no days lost to rain.
Chess is an abstract strategy game that involves no hidden information with the objective of capturing the opponent’s king. While the King is the most important piece of the game, the Queen is the most powerful.
Tom says it’s the fellowship, good company, and friendly atmosphere he enjoys most about the Chess Group, “We all get on well and the enthusiasm among the players make it so fun to be part of. We are always looking for more to join us so feel free to stop by this month and see what it’s all about.”
Bentley Park Bulletin
Swan Village Bowling Club
When: 10:00am Sundays Where: Rowethorpe Chapel Contact: Glenice Sanders on 6250 0572
SwanMobile Availability
Catholic Service
Not long after moving into the Bentley Park village three years ago, retirement living resident Tom Swallow noticed one popular hobby was missing from the list of clubs. This prompted him to start the Chess Group, a game he says brings him as much joy as it does brain power.
we can attract good guest speakers.
Limited space available.
Contact SwanCare Kingia reception for more information.
Chess Group
When: Doors open at 1:30pm, event is 2:00pm to 4:15pm Sunday 7th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Jan Irvine on 0415 228 226
Sunday services are being held at the Rowethorpe Chapel. All welcome to attend.
to entry and follow any required infection control protocols.
of their 2022 flu and COVID-19 vaccination certificates prior
The Social Club invites all Bentley Park village residents to a free concert. You may recall last year we had the History of Jazz Part 1 and this year The Melody Masters Jazz Trio presents The History of Jazz Part 2. This will feature the lives of Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet as well as the music they composed. Afternoon tea will be served, there will be a raffle and the kiosk will be open. The bus will pick up residents from 1:30pm and return after the show.
Coming up entertainers for:
When: Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:00pm Where: Clayden Court Contact: Margaret Frew on 0490 728 016
All visitors are required to health screen and provide copies
Bentley Park Social Club
Social Dance The next Social Dance evening will take place on Saturday the 20th of May. Light supper and tea provided. All residents are welcome and no partners are needed, just come for a dance or simply socialise and enjoy the music. We hope to see you there! When: Doors open 6:00pm, event is 6:30pm to 9:00pm Saturday 20th May Where: Auditorium, Admin Building Contact: Sue Lewis on 6250 0850 or Pam Hind on 9470 4139 Cost: $2.00 with a free raffle
Writing Group I hope residents all enjoyed the Easter holiday break and have returned rested and ready for the later part of the year now. The Writing Group has another member who is now also willing to write family history, including WW2 with its effect on young children in another country, so we are looking forward to some future information we did not dream of! Our timetable has been updated as we try to accommodate most interests plus our own and make up for some time we have lost over the last few weeks. If you are unable to attend, my apologies. When: 11:00am until 12:30pm at the latest on Thursday 4th & 18th May Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Shirley Barnes on 6250 0558
We still have some compost caddies available. You
Bentley Park Diners In May we have two outings to the Ambassadors Chinese Restaurant in Cannington. They have a banquette available for $30.00 per person which includes a variety of Chinese dishes such as chicken and corn soup, spring rolls, garlic king prawns, beef and lamb dishes, fried chicken, and special fried rice. The venue is fully licenced or BYO. No need for a partner as we take 20 on each bus which will return once we have all finished eating and socialising. Please book your seat as soon as possible as I need to let the restaurant and drivers know. Come along and join us! When: Bus departs 5:30pm Tuesday 9th & 16th May Where: Ambassadors Chinese Restaurant, Cannington Contact: Lorraine on 6250 0425. If no answer, please leave a message. Cost: $5.00 plus meal
240 litre bins for compostable waste, please do not put plastic bags in them.
On Friday the 5th of May from 9:30am until 11:30am members of the Residents’ Council will be in The
Club at the Leisure Centre to assist residents with any queries, problems, or ideas you may have to improve village life. Look for the blue vests. If the
weather is kind, buggy tours of the village will be available every half hour.
There were a number of concerns raised by
residents at our last coffee morning and these
Ladies of the Night Patchwork Group
There will be no Ladies of the Night Patchwork Group for the next few months due to holidays. We will return later this year and have our first session back on the 14th of August. When: 6:30pm 14th & 28th August, returning to normal schedule of 2nd and 4th Monday of the month thereafter Where: Activity Room, Leisure Precinct Contact: Marion Pitcher on 0457 034 011
have been addressed with Management and
should all be resolved by the next coffee morning. When: 9:30am Tuesday 16th May
(on the third Tuesday bi-monthly)
Where: Auditorium, Admin Building
Contact: Bill Waterer (Chairperson) on 6250 0506 or 0409 570 291
Carole Collins (Deputy Chairperson) 0448 652 160
Pool Table Club
Join us for a couple of games on the pool table! All welcome to come and join in. When: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Thursdays Where: The Club, Leisure Precinct Contact: Craig Hudson on 9362 2786