The Archie Graham Community Centre (Archie) is a place for everybody to find a way to contribute and therefore belong to our community

E-mail: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 55594 920

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Archie Graham Community Centre

April - May 2019

Warrnambool people are spoilt for choice for great places to walk and interesting groups to walk with. Joining a group helps with starting a regular walking routine and form new friendships along the way.

Heart Foundation Walking Groups (women & men welcome) 1. Mondays 10-11am; Meet Carol and Peter, the walk organisers at the Wbool Surf Life Saving

Club - beach side, from 9.45am for 10am start.

2. Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm; meet Trevor, the walk organiser at Aquazone Reception area from 4.15pm for a 4.30pm start.

3. Wednesdays 10-11am; meet Jan, the walk organiser at The Stables - Lyndoch Living, Marfell Road Warrnambool from 9.45am for a 10am start.

4. Fridays 10-11am; meet Irene and John, the walk organisers of this NEW WALKING GROUP starts Fri 29 March from Northpoint Shopping Centre main entrance 9.45am for 10am start.

How to join: collect a rego form from Archie Reception or call 5559 4920.

Senior Citizens Walking Group (women & men welcome) Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10am; the group meet at various locations around Warrnambool. See list of dates and locations below.

How to join: Contact the Seniors Club for information. Email: oldfolks3280@gmail.com Phone: 5562 5583 or call into Archie Reception to collect club membership information.

Russell's Creek, meet at Bromfield St Tennis carpark Tues 2 April Thur 4 April

Second Carpark Lake Pertobe Tues 9 April Thur 11 April Tues 16 April Thur 18 April

First Carpark Lake Pertobe, opposite surf club entrance Tues 23 April Thur 25 April Tues 30 April

Active Autumn in Warrnambool in 2019 has a focus on women with the message Start Getting Active

Again. Has it been months, or even years, since you last exercised? It doesn’t matter how long it has been

since you last got active, it’s never too late to get back into it! With a range of activities and sports availa-

ble for women of all fitness levels, there has never been a better time to overcome your fear of working

out, and start getting active again. Did you know… Women worry more about being judged when they

exercise. They’re twice as likely to worry about being unfit, not being able to keep up or being a beginner.

Mindful Seated Movement Workshop

(women & men welcome)

INSTRUCTOR; Yoshi Inada-Lane, Chiropractor and Yoga Instructor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT: Improve mobility and vitality through mindful breath movement coupled with gentle movement

WHEN: Friday 12 April; 10 - 10.45am WHERE: Archie Graham Community Centre No cost, max 20 people to attend RSVP Essential at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

ACTIVE AUTUMN

Archie, Aquazone & Warrnambool Masters Swimming Club working together

Congratulations to the Warrnambool Masters Swimming Club Committee and swimmers on holding the successful 100 x 100 event at Aquazone on Saturday 3 March.

The swimmers challenged themselves to swim either 20x100m, 50x100m, 75x 100m or 100x100m WOW! Some of the swimmers swam 10km!

Registration fees raised funds for our Archie Exercise Program and we are most grateful to the club for choosing us! Funds will be used to purchase strength and balance equipment for use in our classes. THANKS VERY MUCH!

reStart is a Swim Program for adults wanting to return to swimming. It builds skills, fitness and swim confidence. It’s not learn to swim but it’s not squads either; it is something quite special. Sessions are in a small group with a dedicated coach from Warrnambool Masters Swimming Club. E-mail: warrwhales@outlook.com or phone 0477 196 810 to find out more or register.

ACTIVE AUTUMN

Knee & Hip Arthritis and Exercise

(women & men welcome)

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION PRESENTER; Toby Pettigrew, Physiotherapist

WHAT’S IT ABOUT: Self help tips to enable you to live well with arthritis WHEN: Wednesday 17 April; 2.15pm for refreshments, info session start 2.30pm - 3.25pm finish WHERE: Archie Graham Community Centre No cost, max 50 people to attend

RSVP Essential at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

Social Cycling (women & men welcome)

The social cyclists ride for fun and fitness and gather at the end of each ride for a cuppa and chat.

When and Where: Mondays and Fridays 9.45am for a 10am start. Meet at Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park on Pertobe Road (opposite mini-golf; walk past the boom gate to the bike shed) and ride on the Promenade and Rail Trail. Ride distance / length of rides vary. Most people ride their own bike but the group has bikes and trikes availa-ble for hire for $4/ride

New riders are required to attend a Rusty Riders session to make sure they’re safe to join the group. The next Rusty Riders session is 9am Friday 5th April followed by 9am Friday 3rd May. To book a spot, contact Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

New reStart Swimming Course starting soon! $2 per session plus AquaZone entrance fee.

ACTIVE AUTUMN ACTIVE AUTUMN

4 Steps for Life + is a CPR Awareness Program for community members. With 70% of ambulance calls for cardiac arrest to private homes, being able to re-spond when a loved one needs CPR is a great reason to attend. All involved in Archie exercise sessions and walking and cycling groups are strongly encouraged to attend. The program format is via DVD instruction & practice is on a pillow.

When: Monday 13 May 3.30-4pm Where: Archie Graham Centre Cost: Free Please bring a pillow To book a place, contact Archie Graham Community Centre Reception 5559 4920 A demo of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will follow the CPR session.

This emergency+ app is available for both apple & android devices. When pressed it gives the co-ordinates of your location to the emergency services. It has been developed by Australia’s emergen-cy services and their Government and Industry partners.

Load it on to your phone - particularly if you walk, ride, jog on Warrnambool’s many paths and trails that are difficult to describe when you make a tripe zero call. It can be downloaded from this link emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au or your app store .

Silent Disco Party Exercise Class Pop on the headphones and get moving and grooving to some cool tunes and have Michelle‘s friendly voice to guide you all the way. FREE - GET IN EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

WHEN: Tues 9 April at 1.15 for 1.30pm start on Civic Green (if wet, at Archie) OR Tues 16 April at 5.15pm sharp at Archie. 2 groups of 19 participants each ses-sion, for 20mins each and 10min changeover. Book at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

BUS TRIP - Tour of Codrington Windfarm and a Guided Tour of Port Fairy’s Historical Sites When: Thursday the 9th May. Meet at Flagstaff Hill car park at 8.15am for an 8.30am departure and return by 3.30pm.

Trip includes a tour of Codrington Windfarm followed by morning tea in Port Fairy.

A guide from Tourist Information Centre will board our bus and give a commentary about the history of the Port Fairy as we criss-cross the streets to explore the township.

Lunch will be at The Victoria Hotel in Port Fairy.

There will be optional visits to the History Museum, Lifeboat Station or time for a bit of shopping in the afternoon.

Depart Port Fairy approximately 3pm.

Cost: $35 Enquire about eligibility for discounts at time of booking. Cancellation policy applies; to view policy ask at Reception or call 5559 4920. Trip requires some walking & good mobility to get on/off the bus.

PROGRAM TIMETABLE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.00am– 10.00am 10.15am—11.15am 11.30am—12.30pm Computer classes. Tutor David Stennett. $5.00. 1.30-2.30pm 3-4pm Computer classes Tutor: Chris O’Grady $5.00.

10.00am – 11.00am 1.00pm—2.00pm 2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Sandra Pearce $5.00.

9.30-10.30am 10.45-11.45 Computer Classes. Tutor David Pearson $5.00

9.30am– 11am Gardening Group. 2nd & 4th Wed/month

2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Colin Wake. $5.00.

By Appointment 1 hour—Please phone 55594920 Denise or Brian $5.00

12.30pm– 1.30pm 2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Colin Wake. $5.00. Assistance with Online Forms 9am - 11am with Jan 11.30am –12.30pm with Chris

10.00am – 11.00am Heart Foundation Walking Group Surf Lifesaving Club. Free.

1.30 pm– 2.15pm Pulse Lite. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

8.45 am – 9.45 am Men's Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

10.00am- 11.30am Social Cycling $4.00 bike hire if required. Meet at car park at Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park.

1.30pm Mah-jong at Archie Graham Centre. $2.00.

1.30pm Scrabble at Archie Graham Centre. $2.00.

10.00am– 11.00am Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

12.45pm– 1.30pm Pulse Lite. $6.00. At Archie Graham Centre.

2.00pm-2.45pm Moove & Groove $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

11.15am –12noon Stepping Stones (Hospital Referral Class) $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

1.00pm– 3.00pm 1st & 3rd Monday/ month Knitting $2.00 1.00pm– 3.00pm Writers Group. 2nd Monday of the month. $2.00

2.00pm - 4.00pm Movies. $2.00 Weeks may vary due to volunteer availability.

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2.00pm-2.45pm Moove & Groove $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

ARCHIE GRAHAM COMMUNTY CENTRE

1.30pm – 2.15pm Pulse Lite - $6.00 at Aquazone.

11.15am –12noon Stepping Stones (Hospital Referral Class) $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

10.00am– 11.30am Social Cycling. $4.00 bike hire if required. Meet at car park at Shipwreck Bay Holi-day Park. 10.00am Heart Foundation Walking Group North-point Shopping Centre

8.45am—9.45am Men's Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

10.00am– 11.00am Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

2.00 pm —3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

2.00 pm —3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

4.30pm-5.00pm Heart Foundation Walking Group Aquazone Free.

Keen to start an exercise class and not sure where to start?

Call Archie Graham Centre reception staff on 55594920 for a free

“Find your exercise class assessment.” Mondays at 12 noon OR Wednesdays at 12.45pm

11.45am—12.45pm ‘ My Strength ’ Individual training in a group $6.00

11.45am—12.45pm My Strength ’ Individual training in a group $6.00

Boost Your IT skills

IPad Courses: Introductory and Intermediate Level

Instructor: Murray Hennig Accredited Workplace Assessor & Trainer. $15 per session. ($75—5 ses-sions paid on booking for beginner course) Please register at Archie Reception and pay for your course to secure your place. Minimum numbers apply, book early to avoid disappointment.

Troubleshoot your Smartphone or Tablet with Kings College Students

Kings College Duke of Ed students will be available from 2-pm on Tuesdays during school terms, to assist you with your smartphone or tablet enquiries.

Bring your device, along with a list of your curliest questions and the students will do their best to answer them for you.

Sessions start 2pm on TUESDAY 7th MAY

To secure your spot, book at Archie Reception or call 55594920.

Week Course Dates Introductory Intermediate

1 Wed 3 April, 10-11.30am 1.00—2.30pm

2 Wed 10 April, 10-11.30am 1.00—2.30pm

3 Wed 17 April, 10-11.30am 1.00—2.30pm

SESSION CANCELLED Wed 24 April, ANZAC DAY

SESSION CANCELLED Wed 1 May, MAY RACES

4 Wed 8 May 10-11.30am 1.00—2.30pm

5 Wed 15 May 10-11.30am 1.00—2.30pm

Intro to Touch Screens & the Internet

Thanks to the generous donation from St Pius Primary School, we have 12 pre-loved iPads at Archie for people want-ing to make a start using a personal electronic device.

At 2-3pm on Tuesday afternoons, volunteers will work one-on-one with you to learn how to use a touch screen device. You can try before you buy your own device! You’ll learn the difference between swiping, scrolling and tapping as well as how to find websites on the internet, access free wifi and nav-igate an electronic map. You will find a whole world of infor-mation at you fingertips.

THE HARDEST PART SEEMS TO BE SIGNING UP.

Once that’s done you will be wondering why you didn’t get started online years ago.

Sessions start 2pm on TUESDAY 7th MAY

COST: Free April & May.

Book at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

COMPUTER ROOM MENTORS

David, Sandra, David, Colin, Brian, Denise and now Chris are all very ex-perienced mentors who have ‘tried and tested’ tips and tricks galore to help boost your computer skills. See attached timetable showing availabil-ity, on each day of the week. Cost: $5.00 Book at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE FORMS

The word is out about how helpful Jan is for people wanting a hand to com-plete online forms. Jan, and now Chris, can be trusted to assist you with your confidential information. When: Fridays 9-11am (Jan) & 11.30am-12.30 pm (Chris) Cost: $5.00 (Free for April & May 2019) Book a 1/2 or 1 hr session at Reception or call 55594920

Archie goes to Morning Music at the Lighthouse Theatre

Do you want to go to Morning Music Shows but you are put off because you don’t know anyone else that wants to go? Come with our group from Archie.

Full admission tickets cost $20.00 however, Archie has tickets available for $15, for the first 10 people who reg-

ister and pay at Reception for Morning Music Shows in 2019.

On the day of the show, meet Clare Vaughan and the group at Archie Re-ception at 10:15am and together we will walk to the Lighthouse Theatre, enjoy pre-show refreshments and take our seats as a group.

The second morning music show for 2019 is: ‘PRACTICALLY PERFECT’ 11am Wednesday 1 May, 2019 The Music of Julie Andrews. For generations she has graced the stage and screen. She is fondly remembered for being Maria in The Sound of Music and of course, the won-derful nanny in Mary Poppins. Now in one glorious stage production, Practically Perfect celebrates the life and music of the legendary Dame Julie Andrews. Interwoven with stories of her life both on and off the stage, be taken on an all singing, all dancing jour-ney from the West End to Broadway and onto Hollywood.

ACTIVITIES and OPPORTUNITIES

My Aged Care Information Session

My Aged Care is the start point to access Australian Government funded services. In this session will use the website to help you find out about: The types of aged care services available Your eligibility for services Service providers in your area Costs you may need to pay Quality in aged care Advocacy services Session are led by Fran Fogarty, Wilma Gibson and Clare Vaughan from the Archie Active Ageing and In-clusion Team. Date: Thursday the 23rd May Time: 11.00 — 12.00 noon & 2.00 — 3.00pm Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: Free To register your attendance: Phone 55594920

Warrnambool has a NEW Community House!

Join us for morning tea and info session with WCC’s Strategic Waste Man-agement Officer Kate McInnes to learn about :FOGO: Food Organics Garden Organics and how you can contribute to the movement that sees organic materials as a resource not waste. WHEN: Wednesday 8 May 10.45am for an 11am start at Archie

RSVP: At Archie Reception or call 55594920 for catering purposes.

ACTIVITIES and OPPORTUNITIES

TUESDAY DOCUMENTRIES MOVIES!! Time: Commences 2.00 pm

Location: Archie Graham Centre - Community Programs Room 2 Cost: $2.00

Tuesday 9th April: Walk.Ride.Rodeo. Drama. 1hr 40mins

Walk. Ride. Rodeo. is a 2019 American biopic directed by Conor Allyn from a screenplay by Sean Dwyer and Greg Cope White about the life of Amberley Snyder, a nationally ranked rodeo barrel racer who defies the odds to return to the sport after barely surviv-ing a car accident that leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. It stars Missi Pyle, Spencer Locke, Bailey Chase, and Sherri Shepherd.

Tuesday 23rd April: Pahuna - The Meddler. Comedy, Drama, Romance. 1hr 43 mins

An aging widow, Marnie (Susan Sarandon) is lonely and heartbroken. When her daugh-ter, Lori (Rose Byrne), moves to Los Angeles, she follows along with the hope of restart-ing her life. She begins interfering with Lori's life, but soon she meets other people who are more in need of her assistance, and she starts helping them.

Tuesday 14th May: Hello, Dumplin’ Comedy, Drama, Musical. 1hr 50mins

Willowdean ('Dumplin'), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Tex-as town.

Tuesday 28th May: Juanita. Drama. 1hr 30mins.

Fed up with her deadbeat grown kids and marginal urban existence, Juanita takes a Greyhound bus to Paper Moon, Montana where she reinvents herself and finds her mojo.

Social Gardening

Have you noticed that the plants in the Archie courtyard gardens are looking healthier?

Thanks to a growing band of volunteers led by Chris and Robyn for reliably tending the plants.

When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 9.30am start; followed by coffee at 11am.

Where: Meet in the courtyard outside the hydro pool

Call: Archie Reception on 5559 4920 to let us know when you wish to come along the first time and we will look out for you.

Donations of succulents continue to be appreciat-ed.

Bring them along to the courtyard beside the hydro pool on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month between 9.30-11am.

Out To Lunch

Come along and enjoy good food and great company for our next get together. When: Wednesday 10 April 12.00 noon Where: Rafferty's Tavern, 1145 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool

When: Wednesday 15 May , 12.00 noon Where: The Cally, 112-114 Fairy St, Warrnambool

We buy our own meal at these lunches. We visit different cafe’s & restaurants each month. Phone Archie Reception on 55594920 to book your place.

Free Hearing Tests

When: Appointments available between 9.30 am—midday & 1.00—3.00pm on May 30th; and 9.30am - midday on July 23rd

Where: Archie Graham Community Centre

Bookings: at Archie Reception. Or call 5559 4920

Thanks!

E-mail: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 55594 920

Save the Dates:

Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June 2019

World Environment Day 5 June 2019

Naidoc Week: 7-14 July 2019

September is Dementia Awareness month

Celebrage Seniors Festival: 6-13/10/2019

There will be a ‘call-out’ soon for nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Award. All nominations will be acknowledged locally at our Celebrage Festival Launch. Pleased give some thought to who you could nominate. It’s a great way to share great stories and let’s celebrate the creativi-ty, wisdom, dedication and many other attributes of people over 60 years of age in our community.

Feedback and suggestions about Community Programs at Archie are welcome at Archie. Contact Clare Vaughan on cvaughan@warrnambool.vic.gov.au call 5559 4920 or put a note in the wooden box at the Reception desk. Thanks.

What’s coming up...

THANKS for helping to reduce newsletter costs

HOORAY - we have reduced the cost of producing the newsletter by a cou-ple of $100 per edition! It’s great that many of you opted to receive the newsletters by email or you’ve let us know that you no longer required a posted copy because you will collect your copy when you come in for your regular activities. Thanks very much!

For those who don’t come into Archie regularly, it is absolutely fine for you to continue to receive your Archie newsletter by post. The important thing is that you get the information about activities, events, happenings that help you to keep yourself well and linked in to our community.

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Volunteering at Archie Flexible, Interesting, Rewarding

We have had a wonderful start to 2019 at Archie with nearly all volunteers from 2018 signing up for another year and our ‘call-out’ for additional volunteers has been rewarded many times over.

Volunteering opportunities at Archie are evolving to meet the di-verse needs and interests of volunteers who want flexible ways to contribute to community life.

THANKS to the Volunteers Connect Team; Meryl Murphy, for supporting our new volunteers through the rego process and Bernadette Northeast for her behind the scenes advice and smarts!

Current Archie volunteers are invited to SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday 22 May to gather for a Movie Night at the Lighthouse Theatre. 6.30pm for refreshments followed by a 7pm movie. Invitations, with details about the Movie, will be posted/delivered to you soon!