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April May June 2014 NEWSLETTER 55s 55s INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2014 Seniors’ Week Mosman Care Cafe Volunteer’s Newsletter Saturday Social Group Community Health Forum Author Evenings Art Gallery Exhibitions Movie afternoons Technology Tuesdays MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128 2014 Seniors Week

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April May June 2014 NEWSLETTER

55s55s INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2014 Seniors’ Week Mosman Care Cafe Volunteer’s Newsletter Saturday Social Group Community Health Forum Author Evenings Art Gallery Exhibitions Movie afternoons Technology Tuesdays

MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE

M o s m a n C o u n c i l A g e d & D i s a b i l i t y S e r v i c e s

C i v i c C e n t r e , M o s m a n S q u a r e M o s m a n 2 0 8 8

T e l e p h o n e : 9 9 7 8 4 1 2 8

2014 Seniors Week

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Activities Olivier Strobel

Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator

9978 4128

Information, Referrals & Support

Lyn Kelleher Community Support Officer

9978 4119

Transport Dianne Gillings

Community Transport Coordinator

9978 4120

Restaurant Mary Magnus

Community Restaurant Coordinator

9978 4123

Meals on Wheels

Denise Lethbridge

Client Liaison Officer

9978 4130

Meals on Wheels

Katrina Jolley

Food Services Coordinator

9978 4130

Carers & Volunteers

Liz Nagel Community Volunteers/Carers Coordinator

9978 4089 Mobile: 041978 4089

Volunteers Ryan Mouthaan

Volunteers Support Officer

9978 4126

Newsletter now available on-line at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au

Quick Phone List

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Welcome back to the Over55s Newsletter for this April May June 2014 edition. Let’s start by thanking everyone who got involved during Seniors’ Week in March; the Centre was packed with activities, and people came from all over Sydney to enjoy some of the events we put together. Once again, the cocktail party was really well attended, we had the joy to see many of you stand up and dance, and we are very grateful for the great music from Greg Poppleton and his band, the Bakelite Broadcasters. What a great afternoon it was! The free trial exercise classes were also well attended, and this is very good news for our exercise programs. The Healthy Eating and Healthy Ageing forum on Thursday had a cooking demonstration , and very interesting talks from Dieticians and food specialists which all in attendance enjoyed. Overall, Seniors’ Week was excellent, we are all also very grateful for our Mayor, Councillor Peter Abelson and Councillor Libby Moline to have joined us on the day. It was a busy week, and a successful one, and we hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Going into the Second Semester for 2014, keep in mind some of our activities might be changing and some need a boost in numbers. The Monday art class would love more of you wonderful creative people to attend. We are calling on all Mosman artists/would be artists and dabblers of all kinds to join us on Monday afternoons for a load of fun and a little learning. Brian has started a group for Chinese Mahjong; come and join him on Thursday mornings and learn this fascinating and ancient game of skill, strategy and chance. Please contact Olivier on 9978 4128 for any info on activities. In June – July, the Tax Help Program from the ATO will resume, please make sure you book your time if you need help from a specialized accountant. It is likely that the days for Tax Help will be Mondays and Fridays (to be confirmed); once again, call Olivier for booking or for any information. Finally, keep an eye on our diary of events; there are more outings, more Big Lunches and more events happening! Do not miss the Guringai Aboriginal theme lunch and make sure you keep warm in the coming months. So come and join us, we’d love to see you in one or many of our activities on offer, meet new people and have fun. Also keep in mind the services we provide; Meals on Wheels, Transport, Social Support, etc… See you soon at the Centre!

From the Editor’s Desk

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Welcome to the second trimester of the year in the Community Restaurant. We will be moving onto the Winter Menu shortly, so I ask for your patience as we try out a few different meals to see what we all like best!!! I'm quite looking forward to some yummy roast dinners and warm apple pies!!! Our first two Theme Lunches for the year were good fun and Seniors Week was great!! I know how you all loved the Cocktail Party!! Greg Poppleton and his band were fantastic and it was wonderful to see so many of you up on the dance floor! The small 'Charleston' exhibition given by our much loved Mrs Zara Grayspence nearly brought the house down!! Those of you who didn't dance were so encouraging to those who did and I know enjoyed it all as much as we (the staff) did!! Coming up this month we have our Anzac Day Lunch on Tuesday 29 April. This is unusual to have the Theme Lunch on a Tuesday, but the previous two Friday's are public holidays!! Good Friday and Anzac Day! Please book early for The Anzac Lunch as it will fill quickly! In May we are really branching out by having a Brazilian Lunch, a culture and food we've never done before!! This is on Friday 30 May. On June 27 (Friday) we will be celebrating the Guringai Festival, which is celebrated every year in Warringah Shire to remember and celebrate the original Aboriginal people who lived in this area. It is always a terrific lunch and I have some great dancers coming! Remember to book in for all of these lunches. Once again I have been in touch with Mosman High School and some of their students will be joining us for lunch. They will entertain us with music and various demonstrations or just chat to us about school and how different their schooling is to ours!! They also love hearing your stories and where you have all come from. Please help us by participating in this program. It is so worthwhile for both generations! Below are the dates Mosman High is coming; put them in your diary, so you remember to come!! Fri. 11th April Fri. 2nd May Fri.20th June Fri.18th July Fri.5th September Fri.24th October Fri. 28th November The sad, sad news I have to report is that our beautiful, funny, enthusiastic and kind volunteer, Pashma Gupta passed away very unexpectedly in January.

News from the Community Restaurant

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Vale Pashma Gupta On Tuesday 14 January after a very bad fall in December, our beautiful friend Mrs Pashma Gupta passed away quietly in North Shore Hospital surrounded by her family. This would have been Pashma's fifteenth year as a Volunteer in the Community Restaurant. She came to us very soon after moving with her husband, Bishamber, to live in Australia. Pashma loved her work in the Restaurant and was always full of ideas and suggestions to make it better. She had made very good friends among the other volunteers and amongst many of the clients. We all miss her greatly.

On a personal level she had become a very good friend and confidant to me. She had taught me to cook many Indian dishes and took a great interest in my family. I am very sad about her passing. I have just been to India and Pashma had been very excited about this for me; giving me much advice about where to go, what to do and what to eat! I saw her on every corner in India... Thank you for your love and interest Pashma. You will always be a part of our Community Restaurant.

Mary Magnus The Kitchen Fairy!

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“Have you tried Meals on Wheels lately?”

Are you looking for easier meal options?

Would you like delicious, fresh meals delivered directly to your home on days that suit you?

Our nutritious meals are prepared daily by a catering company using the freshest ingredients. They are excellent quality, and fantastic value.

A 3-course meal and juice is only $8.00! Our menu offers a choice of meals each day, with traditional favourites as well as contemporary dishes to suit all tastes. We also have fresh salads and sandwiches. We can cater for special diets, such as gluten-free or vegetarian, and can provide pureed or chopped meals. We can even arrange for a dietician to contact you to discuss your requirements further. Fresh, chilled meals are available Monday to Friday ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave. We also have a huge selection of frozen meals.

Take-Away Meals If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not come to the Meals on Wheels kitchen and collect some frozen meals. Bring a cool bag with an ice brick between 11am and 1pm and you can choose from our frozen selection. Have you thought about taking away some frozen meals after your exercise class or after other activities in the Seniors’ Centre? Our new winter menu begins at the end of April, offering a range of warming meals for the cooler weather, including hearty casseroles, curries, rissoles and roast dinners. Please let us know if you would like us to send or email you a copy of our new menu. If you, or someone you know or care for, would like to try our meals, or if you would just like to have a look at our menu, please contact either Katrina or Denise on 9978 4130.

Meals on Wheels

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STOP THE PRESS! Would you like to help get the first Mosman Volunteers Newsletter to press? We are looking for volunteers with computer literacy to join a group which will produce a regular newsletter for all Mosman Council Volunteers. If this interests you please call Ryan Mouthaan on 99784216 or email [email protected] for more information. Also a big thank you to all of our hard working volunteers, you do an amazing job and Mosman just wouldn’t be the same without you. If you are interested in volunteering please give us call, a little bit of your time goes a long way and boy it feels good to give! Ryan Mouthaan Liz Nagel Volunteers Support Officer Volunteers Coordinator and 99784216 Carers Group Facilitator [email protected] 99784089 [email protected]

The Mosman Rider will operate on the Winter Roster from May

If you find the Rider a bit hard to manage, you may be eligible for Community Transport. Please call 9978 4120 for further information.

The Winter operating times are from May to September.

9am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

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Mosman Carers Group Happy 10th Anniversary! Wednesday 12 February was a special occasion for Mosman Carers Group. To celebrate our 10th Anniversary we held a special morning tea attended by the Mayor of Mosman Cr Peter Abelson, Mosman Council General Manager, Veronica Lee and Director Community Development, Diane Lawrence as well as other staff members and most importantly of all, the Carers themselves! Current and former Carers mingled and chatted and all enjoyed the delicious cakes, sandwiches and fruit platter. The group, which meets every Wednesday morning in the Harnett Room at Mosman Council has been a wonderful source of support, friendship, referrals and information for Carers over the past 10 years. If you are caring for someone with an illness, ranging from Dementia/Alzheimers disease, chronic illness, mental or physical disability, or if you know someone who is, please contact Liz Nagel on 9978 4089 or email [email protected] for more information.

Have a laugh… The Old Days A grandpa was telling his young grandson what life was like when he was a boy. "In the winter we’d ice skate on our pond. In the summer we could swim in the pond, and pick berries in the woods. We’d swing on an old tire my dad hung from a tree on a rope. And we had a pony we rode all over the farm." The little boy was amazed, and sat silently for a minute. Finally he said, "Granddad, I wish I'd gotten to know you a lot sooner!" Biscuit Fun Mum, can I have an animal biscuit?” asked 3 year old Rob. “Sure Rob,” said his mum. “Open the box and take a few.” Forty five minutes later Rob’s mother walked into the kitchen. “Rob, why did you tip out all the animal biscuits, what are you looking for?” “It said on the box not to eat if the seal is broken.” Rob replied “I tipped them out so I could find the seals but I can’t find any!”

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Community Support Mosman Council Saturday Social Group for Seniors

Did you know…...

Weekend community-run social activities for Seniors, on the Lower North Shore, are almost non-existent. A few years ago, Mosman Council undertook a community consultation which revealed that there was a need and desire for a Saturday group for Seniors. It has been observed that regular social interaction as well as physical exercise and cognitive stimulation helps us all, and Seniors in particular, maintain or improve our physical, emotional and cognitive ability. It also promotes self-esteem and helps reduce anxiety and depression. As a result, in November 2008, Mosman Council introduced its first Saturday Social group for Seniors. The benefits of such an initiative are twofold: to enable Lower North Shore residents to remain engaged in their local community while providing their carer with a break (for those with a carer). Here is recent feedback from a family member: “Our family is so lucky to be able to access this service and we are very grateful. One of the best things about it is that it is on a Saturday. A weekend when things for my mother are fairly quiet. The Saturday group helps to keep her focused otherwise the time would pass slowly for her. I have attended the last two Christmas parties and again this year. I marveled at the generosity of spirit of the staff in this department. Managers included! It was also good for me to meet other carers and share their ideas. Thank you for the opportunity, it was a special morning and it is so good for Mum as it helps her get into the spirit of the season”. Registration is currently open for new members to join Council’s Saturday Social Group for Seniors so please contact Chantal Kerr or Lyn Kelleher on 9978 4119 for further information.

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2014 Seniors’ Week!

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Community Transport Bus Costs For older residents who do not drive and cannot manage public transport.

Door to door services in a wheelchair accessible bus.

Day Transport to Times Cost (bus only)

Individual Transport Monday to Friday

Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Out of Area Medical and Hospital appointments take priority Times to suit appointments

Between 8.30 am – 5 pm

$10 Return $14 Return $20 Return + tolls

Wednesday Shuttle

Medical/Hospital is priority. Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments.

Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area

9am – 4pm $8 Return $5 One way $12 Return $7 One way

Thursday Shuttle Medical/Hospital is priority Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments.

Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area

9am – 4pm

$8 Return $5 One way $12 Return $7 One way

Friday Shuttle

Medical/Hospital is priority Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments.

Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area

9am – 4pm

$8 Return $5 One way

$12 Return $7 One way

Monday Morning & Afternoon shopping bus service to Bridgepoint Shopping Centre

9 am (morning) 1.30pm (afternoon)

$8 Return

Tuesday & Friday

Transport to the Community Restaurant

Pick up from 11am return approximately 2pm

$6 Return $4 One way

Wednesday Out & About trips Varied locations & Lunch venues

Pick up from 9 am and return by 4 pm

$15 Return

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Health Yo u r o p p o r t u n i t y t o i m p r ov e s e r v i c e s

Northern Sydney Local Health District community par cipa on commi ees

in partnership with Sydney North Shore & Beaches Medicare Local

Come and have your say at a free community health forum

Date: Wednesday 30 April 2014 Time: Registration 9.30am (for 10.00 start) finish 12.30pm

Where: Mosman RSL Club, 719 Military Rd, Mosman The Auditorium Lunch will be provided

Local residents will have an opportunity to share their experiences with the health care system. Most importantly, there will be an opportunity to raise questions, list needs and make suggestions about services. There will be a presentation on one aspect of health care that affects many people, either as family members or personally by Dr Terry Finnegan – Medical Director Aged Care Services – Ryde North Shore Health Service To book a place please call 9462 9964 – during office hours. Please do not leave a message

Transport: Op ons to get there Mosman RSL Club, 719 Military Rd, Mosman Mosman Rider • Public Transport, Numerous bus stops on Military Rd – 227, 228, 230,

236, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248,249, 257 Parking – limited spaces underneath the RSL

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What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery UNE AUSTRALIENNE: Hilda Rix Nicholas in Paris, Tangier and Sydney Saturday 3 May – Sunday 13 July Mosman Art Gallery, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Hilda Rix Nicholas was an Australian painter of great ambition who established her career in the early decades of the 20th century both internationally and in Australia.

Life in Paris: Voices from the Archive

Saturday 14 June 2014, 2:00PM

Take a trip back in time with Hilda Rix Nicholas, her sister Elsie and friend Dorothy to the streets, salons and ateliers of early 20th century Paris. This entertaining talk presented by archivist Karen Johnson is based on the rich contents of the Hilda Rix Nicholas Archive held at the National Library of Australia. Journals and letters carefully preserved, in some cases for over a century, allow these adventurous women to speak to us in their own voices of their experiences.

Where: Grand Hall, Mosman Art Gallery Free, includes afternoon tea. To make a booking, contact the Gallery on 9978 4178

3 May—13 July

Encounters with Bali: A Collector’s Journey Indonesian Textiles from the collection of Dr John Yu AC and Dr George Soutter AM

Curated by Dr Siobhan Campbell

This exhibition introduces viewers to Indonesia’s rich and diverse textile traditions. The textiles selected for this exhibition reflect the varied ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups inhabiting the Indonesian archipelago.

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What’s on at Mosman Library

Author Evening Monday 14 April 2014 7.00pm – 9.00pm Laurie Oakes — Remarkable Times Australian Politics 2010-2013: What Really Happened A record of the most turbulent political times told by Australia's most trusted political commentator. From June 2010 to the September 2013 federal election, Australia went through its most remarkable, tumultuous, toxic and confrontational political era in modern history. Ever- present Kevin Rudd to the machinations of the 2013 election campaign and its results, REMARKABLE TIMES is both a record of, and a guide to, a unique time in Australian politics.

Adults $10, Concession $8 Mosman Library 9978 4091

Author Evening Wednesday 21 May 2014 7.00pm – 9.00pm Robert Wainwright — Sheila Robert Wainwright's latest book, Sheila is about an extraordinary woman unknown to most Australians.

Vivacious, confident and striking, Sheila Chisholm met her first husband, Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, a first lieutenant and son of the 5th Earl of Rosslyn, when she went to Egypt during the Great War to nurse her brother. Arriving in London as a young married woman, the world was at her feet, and she enjoyed it immensely. Edward, Prince of Wales, called her 'a divine woman' and his brother, Bertie, the future George VI of England was especially close to her. She subsequently became Lady Milbanke and ended her days as Princess Dimitri of Russia.

Adults $10, Concession $8 Mosman Library 9978 4091

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COMMUNITY RESTAURANT THEME LUNCHES

Mosman Village Art and Craft Market

Saturday 5 April Saturday 3 May Saturday 7 June

Tuesday 29 April ANZAC Lunch

Friday 30 May Brazilian Theme Lunch

Friday 27 June Guringai Festival (Aboriginal theme luncheon)

Friday 25 July French Theme Lunch

Friday 29 August Scottish Theme Lunch

Friday 26 September Japanese Theme Lunch

Tuesday 4 November Melbourne Cup Lunch

Friday 19 December Christmas Lunch

Tuesday 6 January 2015 Restaurant resumes

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Mosman Historical Society Meeting

Venue: Mosman Library (doors open 6.45pm to 7.15 pm) Date: Wednesday 14 May 2014, 7 pm. Tea and Coffee provided. Members free. Visitors $5.00 donation Guest Speaker Well-known art historian and writer Susan Stegall, who has published biographies, novels, art related articles and exhibition reviews, will discuss her latest book ‘A Most Generous Scholar – Joan Kerr: Art and Architectural Historian’. The Book won the non-fiction award in the Society’s women Writers NSW Book for 2013. Joan Kerr (1938-2004) a resident of Sydney’s lower North Shore, was the editor of two ground breaking dictionaries of Australian Artists. As an architectural historian, she not only made valuable contributions to our understanding of Australian architecture but also held strong views on heritage restoration. A rigorous academic, she was a larrikin intellectual who enjoyed a good laugh!

Mosman Reconciliation Meets every first Wednesday of the month (next meetings 7 April, 5 May, 2 June). Please check with Olivier on 9978 4128 for more information. All welcome.

Flag Presentation Tuesday 6 May, 10.00 am at Mosman Art Gallery The Office of the Hon Tony Abbott Prime Minister of Australia has supplied Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for distribution to all schools in Mosman. Mosman Reconciliation has arranged a function in which the flags will be presented to ambassadors from the schools. A light morning tea, courtesy of Mosman Council will be served at the end of the function. Everybody is welcome!

All About Laptops Tuesday 6 May 2014 10.30am – 11.30am Free—at Mosman Library For more information: 9978 4091

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Over 55s Aquacise Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise by participating in Aquacise classes. Mosman Swim Centre offers a range of different Aquacise classes for Over 55s that are proven to increase your metabolism, build muscle tone and strength, improve balance, flexibility and relieve tension.

Each class can be varied in difficulty from easy to advanced. Prices for Aquacise classes: * Adult - $15.00/Pensioner - $12.00 per class OR buy a 10 visit multi-pass: * Adult - $120.00/Pensioner - $106.00 (Valid for 2 years from date of issue) Class timetables visit www.mosmanswimcentre.com.au or phone 9969 3888 for more information. The Centre has introduced a Special Needs Swimming Program on Saturday afternoons. Catering for both children and adults of all abilities, the program offers choice of group or personal sessions. For information phone 1300 11 7946 or see staff at the Centre, 90 Vista Street, Mosman.

E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle – Thursday Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2014? Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. It's never too late to start, so pick up the phone and get in-to a course that suits you. Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors Tuesday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.15am-10.15am Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace 10.30am-11.30am Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.15am -10.15am Yoga 10.30am -11.30am Upright & Active 11.45am -12.45pm

Term 2 runs for 10 weeks beginning week of Monday 28 April 2014 Bookings are essential call 8877 5300 for information and a Course brochure or visit our website: www.nsccahs.nealth.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle

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Balmoral Scottish Country Dance Group The Scottish Dancing group is recruiting! Calling for all Seniors, men & women to come and join a fun evening of Scottish Dancing with Eric and Noreen. Every Wednesday 6.30–9pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Contact Olivier on 9978 4128 or Noreen on 9971 1646.

Table Tennis With 2 tables and sometimes up to 16 players, the table tennis group has been growing steadily. Join us on Wednesdays at the Seniors Centre (main hall) between 1.00 and 3.30pm for a great game! When: Wednesdays Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm Just drop in or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128.

Tennis Women and men of any age are welcome. Current group of twenty enthusiastic players includes both women and men. All matches are doubles and having active fun is more important than who wins or loses! Where: Mosman Seniors Tennis Club, Rosebery St, Mosman When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 11am - 2pm Phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177. (Synthetic Courts)

Getting in and out of cars is so much easier with a swivel seat! Aged and Disability Services office has a swivel seat that can be borrowed to assist with transporting someone in a car. We also have wheelchairs that can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. To book please call Olivier on 9978 4128.

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S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T

Mosman University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A provides an opportunity to enjoy the stimulation of learning in a relaxed atmosphere - no stress, no exams. Classes cover a wide range of subjects including: • history • geography • art appreciation • creative writing • discussion groups and more. Locally, U3A classes are held in the Mosman Seniors’ Centre; Mosman Art Gallery; The Manors of Mosman; The Garrison and in private homes. When you join you will receive a Membership Card and current course list with details of all classes in all regions as membership covers all regions of Sydney. Annual Membership $45.00 - Joining Fee $10. To join U3A phone the Sydney U3A office for more information and a Membership Form. Phone 9252 2033 between 10.00am and 1.00pm. For any further information phone 9978 4128.

Sing-along group Many thanks to all clients for their patience in regards to the new singing group. The activity will take place at the Seniors Centre on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. No previous knowledge or singing experience required or expected, just come and enjoy! For more info, call Olivier on 9978 4128.

Are you up for a game of chess? The New Chess Group is already going strong!!! Join us for a challenge every Wednesday morning between 9.00 am and 12.00pm, the more the merrier! For further information contact Olivier on 9978 4128.

Computer Pals This year Computer Pals will run in conjunction with the Mosman Library which have recently acquired some wonderful new iPads & Windows Surface Pros & laptops (HP & Macbook Pros). Our area will offer a Technical helpdesk for troubleshooting and computer problems. Contact Olivier 9978 4128 to book Term 2: Tuesday 29 April – 24 June Term 3: Tuesday 15 July – 15 September Term 4: 7 October – 16 December Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $25.00/ 5 lessons OR $40.00/ 10 lessons

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Knitting Group This group contributes to a charity organisation called Wrap with Love Inc. which dispatches quilts and covers to the four corners of the world. Our Mosman group has continued with their amazing efforts and produced over 40 quilts for Wraps With Love in 2012. The Mosman knitting group needs more squares and more wool! Please call Olivier on 9978 4128 if you have wool to donate! Many thanks in advance. If you need more information, call Maureen on 9969 3635 or Bev on 9953 2724 or enquire with Olivier at the Seniors' Centre. For the knitting group 2014 dates, please contact Olivier on 9978 4128. When: Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm to 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).

Periodic Play Reading Group Enjoy a fun group for seniors, reading your choice of interesting and famous plays. When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1.00pm to 3.30pm Where: Mosman Square Seniors' Centre Enquiries: Please call 9978 4128

Come and Join Us for Bingo! We would be happy to have more people join the Bingo group. We need more bingo players - please join us for a wonderful afternoon with Jean, Jo, Vicky and all the ladies from the afternoon Bingo! if you are interested, please call Olivier on 9978 4128.

Cheers Zara!

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S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T

Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2pm after the Community Restaurant (around 2.15 pm) for a free movie at the Seniors Centre, proudly sponsored by Mosman Council and Bendigo Bank. What’s on Friday 11 April: The Heiress (115 mns) 1949 Friday 9 May: Mrs Miniver (134 mns) 1942 Friday 13 June: Laura (88 mns) 1944 Please note that while we will do our best to keep to the above program, it might still be subject to change depending on licensing rights.

movie afternoons

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D I A R Y O F E V E N T S

April 2014 Tuesday 1 Community Restaurant—Cheap Tuesday

12 – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 99784128.

Wednesday 2 Out & About Trip – Como – Lunch at the Como Hotel For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Saturday 5 MOSMAN MARKETS AT THE VILLAGE GREEN

Tuesday 8 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10 No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 9 Out & About Trip – Nepean river – Lunch at Nepean Rowing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information and to book contact 9978 4120

Friday 11 Community Restaurant 12—2pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 99784128.

Friday 11 Classic Movie Afternoon – The Heiress (1949) – 115mins 2.15 – 4.30 pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday 12 Community Bus Trip – Wisemans Ferry Nestled in the heartland of the Hawkesbury river is the distinctive river settlement of Wisemans Ferry. Join us for this great outing and enjoy the beauty of the Hawkesbury River. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus departs Council car park 9.00 am. Bus cost $20p/p. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Friday 4 Community Restaurant 12 – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 99784128.

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D I A R Y O F E V E N T S

April 2014

Tuesday 15 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Wednesday 16 Out & About Trip – Maroubra; Lunch at Maroubra Seals For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120.

Friday 18 Easter—Good Friday—Centre closed

Tuesday 22 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 23 Out & About Trip – Caringbah; Lunch at the Camelia Gardens For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday 25 Anzac Day— The Centre will be closed today

Saturday 26 Community Bus Trip – Bowral - Morning Tea at Camden Join us on this early escape to Bowral via beautiful Camden. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council car park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Tuesday 29 Community Restaurant—ANZAC Day Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. To book contact Olivier 9978 4128

Wednesday 30 NO Out & About Trip today (5th Wednesday)

Monday 21 Easter Monday—The Centre will be closed this week

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D I A R Y O F E V E N T S

May 2014

Friday

2 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Tuesday 6 Community Restaurant—Cheap Tuesday 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 7 Out & About Trip – Malabar; Lunch at Randwick Golf Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday

9 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Friday 9 Classic Movie Afternoon – Mrs Miniver (1942) - 134mins Join us after the Community Restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday 10 Community Bus Trip – Swansea Visit the town of Swansea, a picturesque town situated on Lake Macquarie. We will stop at Budgewoi for morning tea. Morning tea and lunch at own expense or BYO. Bus departs Council car park at 9am. Bus trip cost $20 p/p payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Saturday 3 Mosman Markets, shop for Mother’s Day!

Tuesday 13 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 14 Out & About Trip—St Andrews Cathedral; Lunch at the Lord Nelson Hotel at The Rocks For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information and to book contact 9978 4120.

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May 2014

Friday

16 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Tuesday 20 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday

21 Out & About Trip – La Perouse; Lunch at Danny’s Seafood Cafe For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday

23 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday 24 Community Bus Trip – Katoomba

Visit or revisit the Blue Mountains and beautiful Katoomba and enjoy a morning tea at Springwood. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.

Tuesday 27 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 28 Out & About Trip—Davistown - lunch at the Davistown RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Thursday 29 Garden Lovers Bus Trip for older Mosman residents Garden lovers bus trip, to Swanes Nursery 9.00am to 4.00pm. Cost is $15.00. Morning tea and lunch at own expense. Contact Olivier on 9978 4128 for more info.

Friday 30 Community Restaurant—Brazilian Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend, to book contact Olivier 9978 4128

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June 2014 Tuesday 3 Community Restaurant—Cheap Tuesday

12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 4 Out & About Trip – Windsor: Lunch at Windsor RSL

For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday 6 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday 7 Mosman Markets

Monday 9 Queen’s Birthday—The Centre will be closed today

Tuesday 10 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 11 Out & About Trip – Bundeena - lunch at Bundeena Bowling Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday 13 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Friday 13 Classic Movie Afternoon – Laura (1944) - 88mins Join us after the Community Restaurant (2.00pm) for this great movie! Main hall, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Free Event, No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Saturday 14 Community Bus Trip - Morpeth Visit the historic town of Morpeth, a former colonial port situat-ed on the banks of the Hunter River. Morning tea & lunch at own expense or BYO. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00 am. Bus cost $20. Payment with booking. For more information con-tact 9978 4128.

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Tuesday 17 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 18 Out & About Trip – Castle Hill; Lunch at the Castle Hill RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday 20 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Tuesday 24 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 25 Out & About Trip – Georges River; Lunch at Georges River 16ft Sailing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

Friday 27 Community Restaurant—Theme Lunch—Guringai Festival 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Booking essential. Bring a friend, to book contact Olivier 9978 4128

Saturday 28 Community Bus Trip – Shellharbour; Morning tea at Austinmer Come and join us for this amazing outing to Shellharbour, and enjoy morning tea at Austinmer, a northern suburb of Wollongong, sitting in the beautiful Illawarra area. Morning tea and lunch at your own expense, or bring your own. Bus leaves Council Car Park at 9.00am. Bus cost $20 . Payment with booking. For more information contact 9978 4128.

D I A R Y O F E V E N T S

Tuesday 1 Community Restaurant - Cheap Tuesday 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128

Wednesday 2 Out & About Trip – Palm Beach - lunch at the Palm Beach RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120

July 2014

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ANZAC Dawn Service Date: Friday 25 April Where: Old Parade Ground, Georges Heights Time: 5.30am There is a catafalque party, ANZAC address, wreath laying and Act of Remembrance. Local community groups and citizens are welcome to lay wreaths/tributes but please notify the Master of Ceremonies on the morning. Following the service the Mosman Lions Club provide sausage sandwiches for a nominal fee. A traditional ‘Gunfire breakfast’ is provided compliments of the Returned Servicemen’s Club, Mosman.

Seating is limited to veterans who cannot stand. Bring your own chair if you need one, and wear suitable clothing as there is no shelter.

For further information, contact Eileen or Ian Henderson on 9969 2815

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Aboriginal Heritage Bushwalk Saturday 28 June 2014 10.00am – 1.00pm

Mosman has a rich Aboriginal heritage with over one hundred recorded sites in the area.

Join us for a bushwalk lead by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and hear the stories of how the indigenous people lived in harmony with nature, their rich food sources, the equipment they used, the links to the many different groups who once called Sydney Harbour their home and begin to understand the cultural significance of the archaeological materials still evident today.

Happy feet on the dance floor at the Seniors' Cocktail Party, Tuesday 18 March, one of many Seniors’ Week activities enjoyed by all.

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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE

Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services

Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman NSW 2088

Telephone: 9978 4128

www.mosman.nsw.gov.au