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Xmas Dinner Dance—Tuesday 13 December: If you wish to attend the dinner please put your name down asap to enable the committee to plan table/room decorations, catering, etc. See details on page 4 of the newsletter. Marlene and the committee have been working hard to make this a memorable evening. We still have vacancies for this function - the room can cater for 120. This will be our last activity for the year – we do not have a branch meeting in December!

Dear Members, It has come to my attention that members are re-serving seats for their friends at branch meetings. We do not reserve seats, a person may sit on any vacant chair at any table. We have had this discussion previously and I am disappointed this practice is still occurring. It is understandable that members may wish to sit to-gether, however there is ample opportunity to catch up prior to the meeting, during the break, or over lunch after the meeting. People have a right to sit where they wish. It is not a positive endorsement of the branch, especially to new members and visitors. With that said, it was heartening to see two members who were sitting on their own being invited to join a group on another table for lunch. This friendly act is what we wish to foster! 2017 Murray Magic Tour: In the October newsletter, I mentioned the above extended COBA tour we are considering for next year. I have again included a tour description in this issue on page 6 and I am now asking interested members to nominate a preferred date and return the slip on the bottom of the page to either Peter Oaten or me as soon as possible. At the January/February meeting we will be collect-ing names and a $100.00 deposit from interested members. Ordering Lunch during the morning break: Members ordering lunch with RSL staff at the morn-ing break may pay either by cash or card. Obviously having the correct cash makes the order-ing process much quicker, but I stress that using a card to pay for your lunch is quite acceptable to the RSL. Management Committee Meeting: This meeting will be held on Tuesday 22 November at 2.30 pm - Greensborough RSL.

Page President’s Report 1

Management Committee (2016 / 2017) 2 Next Branch Meeting details Get Well Message / Birthday Greetings Branch Email / Website / Mailing Address

Coffee / Lunch / Dinner / Walking Clubs 3

Branch / COBA Activities 4 Hawaii Cruise / Golf Club

Treasurer’s Report 5 M’ship Renewals / Samaritan’s Purse Thankyou

Songs of Praise / 2017 Murray Magic Tour 6

Notice Board 7

Advertisers 8

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Greensborough Branch Newsletter Branch No. 100133 Incorporation No. A0044936A

NOVEMBER 2016

At our September AGM Bob presented cheques of $1000.00 each to representatives from the two charities we support - Liscombe House, Leith Park ( Mandy Williamson) and Banksia Palliative Care Service (Julie Paul).

Mandy on the left, Julie on the right

and you know who in the middle!

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Management Committee 2016/2017

President/Activities Officer/Zone 121 Chairperson Bob Goodyear 9435 2529 Mobile No. 0488 996 368 Vice President/Activities Officer Peter Oaten 9434 6795 Treasurer/Social Committee Lorraine Oaten 9434 6795 Secretary / Newsletter Editor Marlene Goodyear 9435 2529 Email: r.m.goodyear@bigpond.com Publicity & Communications Officer/Branch Meeting Manager David Hewett 9459 0653 Email: dfhewett01@bigpond.com Membership Officer/Zone 121 Dep Delegate Ken Pickett 9435 0076 Fundraising Officers John Brook 9432 1695 Ian Schuck 9434 3839 Asst. Membership Officer/Travel Committee Coordinator Marg Wood 9438 4219 Speakers Sub-Committee Jim Kindness 9469 4469

Bob & Marlene Goodyear, Gaylynn Pinniger Welfare Officer Judy Harvey 9401 6752 Door Attendants/Registration

Barbara Crosling 9435 5020 Anne Schuck 9434 3839 Gail Young 9439 3601

********************* Travel Committee: Marg Wood - Coordinator Bob Goodyear, Marlene Goodyear, Lorraine Oaten, Ian Schuck Speakers Gifts & Door Prizes, Coffee Club Coordinator - Gaylynn Pinniger Book Exchange Coordinator - Ken Pickett Craft Books Coordinator - Lois Williams Branch Auditor - Tom Cleary

Christmas Dinner Dance Tuesday 13 December 2016

6.30 pm Greensborough RSL

Theme “Roaring 20s/Gangster”

Entertainment — Marceau Camille

Greensborough Branch Email Address: greensboroughnationalseniors@gmail.com

Greensborough Branch Website: www.greensboroughnationalseniors.com.au

Mailing Address: Box 838, Macleod Post Office, Macleod 3085 Zone Website: www.vicbranches.org.au

Greensborough Branch Email, Website, Mail

Zone Website

(If you know of any member who is unwell, please contact our Welfare

Officer, Judy Harvey, on Tel: 9401 6752 or by email: judyh43@tpg.com.au

To members who are unwell or recuperating, your friends at the Greensborough Branch are thinking of you and send best wishes for a

speedy recovery.

I once gave my husband the silent treatment for an entire week, at the end of which he declared “We’ve been getting along pretty well lately!” Why do people never eat clocks? Because it’s really time consuming.

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Walking Club

Walkers meet most Tuesdays at 9.30 am at the Henry Street end of Greensborough Memorial Park (except on Branch meeting days when the group walk on Wednesday). On 1st Tuesday of the month: Meet at Kalparrin (opp. Skateboard rink). On Last Tuesday of the month: Meet at Bottom Car Park, Lower Plenty Hotel, Main Road, Lower Plenty.

Confused ??? Contact Coordinator: Ken Pickett - Tel: 9435 0076

Low Impact Walking Club

NOT UP TO HILLS? Walkers meet Tuesdays at 9.30 am at Willinda Park Athletics Track, end of Nell Street, Greensborough (except on Branch meeting days when the group walk on Wednesdays). On the last Tuesday of the month the group meet at 9.30 am at the Lower Car Park, Lower Plenty Hotel for a gentle walk.

COFFEE CLUB

Wed 7 December - 10.00 am

Funkie Brewster Cafe 29-31 Davies Street Rosanna (Opp Rosanna Primary School) Tel: 9457 4858 Coordinator: Gaylynn - Tel: 9458 2603

There will be no Lunch Club for the months of December 2016

& January 2017

Lunch Club will resume in February 2017

LUNCH CLUB

There will be no Dinner Club for the months of December 2016

& January 2017

Dinner Club will resume in February 2017

DINNER CLUB WALKERS

Tuesday 20 December - 12.00 noon at Greensborough RSL we are holding our end-of-year lunch. We would love to see as many as possible for a ‘Merry Xmas’.

Thanks Bev for organising such a good night at “The Meadows” for our November Dinner Club. Winners of the Sweep were 1st Bob, 2nd Elaine,

equal 3rd Peter, Phillip & Jim.

Walking Group decked out in their hats on Melbourne Cup Day!

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Branch & COBA Activities

Reminder to members: $20.00/pp deposit required when placing your name on an activity list. Wednesday 30 November - Xmas Lunch at William Angliss College Café, 555 Latrobe Street, Melbourne: 3-course Lunch. Own transport. Time: 12.00-2.30 pm. Cost: $35.00/pp. Tuesday 13 December - Xmas Branch Dinner Dance: Theme - “Roaring 20s”/Gangster. (Optional costume dressing). Venue - Greensborough RSL. 3-course Dinner, Entertainment. Cost: $35.00/pp. Time: 6.30 -10.30 pm (doors open at 6.00 pm). Friday 10 March 2017 - High Tea at Parliament House: Own transport. Time: 2.30 - 4.00 pm. Cost: $47.00/pp. For bookings see: Peter Oaten at Branch meetings or Tel: Peter on 9434 6795 / Bob Good-year on 9435 2529.

28x have booked for our Hawaiian trip departing Melbourne 17-31 May. The package includes: Return flights with Jetstar. 3 nights pre-cruise staying in a hotel in Waikiki. A tour of Pearl Harbour. 7 nights aboard “Pride of America” stopping at 4 locations, gratuities & port charges included. 4 nights post-cruise in Waikiki. Breakfasts at the hotel(s) included. Julie at HelloWorld is keeping her eyes open for a better accommodation deal, but at this stage it is too early for hotel specials. It may be that we spend the first 3 days at one hotel and the last 4 at another. Have you all received your documentation from HelloWorld? It is not too late to join us, but as prices change you will need to go directly to HelloWorld in Main Street, Greensborough to make your booking. If you have any queries please contact Marg Wood on 9438 4219 / Mobile 0412687844 or email marg.wood@shercon.com.au

Could all participants check that they have my latest email address please.

Seeking Golfers (Good & Bad)

A group of Greensborough branch members play golf on 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month commencing at 9.00 am at Strathallen Golf Club, 100 Main Drive, Bundoora.

Cost - 9 holes: $16.00/pp for Seniors

If you are interested in joining us for a game you would be most welcome. For further information - please see Ian Schuck at branch meetings or phone Ian on 9434 3839.

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TREASURER’S REPORT Lorraine Oaten

NOTE FROM OUR TREASURER

Members please note: The Greensborough Branch earns ‘Grapevine’ credits of $3.00 for every person who pays their membership (new or renewal) through the Branch via the Treas-

urer. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or credit card.

Balance as at 01/10/2016 21,206.38 Plus Income William Angliss Xmas Lunch 1,580.00 Xmas Dinner RSL 1,220.00 Alowyn Gardens 913.00 Attendance 291.20 Raffle 160.60 Total: 4,164.80 Less Expenditure Gossip Printing, -67.20 Speakers Gifts/Door Prizes -35.00 Donation Guest Speaker -30.00 Lunch Guest Speaker -21.00 Entry Fee/Morning Tea Alowyn Gardens -942.50 Stamps/Printer Paper -63.00 Consumer Affairs Registration Fee -55.80 Deposit Xmas Entertainer -74.25 Total: -1,288.75 Balance as at 31/10/2016 24,082.43

Samaritan’s Purse — Operation Christmas Child

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

Once again we have had a very successful year with collections for Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child and the group I work with has filled just over 650 boxes . Thanks so much to all of you who have donated boxes, items or money to make this such a wonderful success. Your support has been amazing. At the Mitcham Head Office we have already sent just over 20,000 boxes in 2 containers — one to Thailand and one to Cambodia . Processing will continue until the beginning of December and we are aiming to create a record by sending 60,000 boxes this year. We know it will bring joy to so many children. Thank you once again, Dianne Klein

What do you call a chicken staring at a lettuce?

Chicken sees a salad!

A woman went into a chemist, walked up the pharmacist and said “I would like to buy some cyanide.” The pharmacist asked “Why do you need cyanide?” “I need it to poison my husband.” she replied. The pharmacist said “I can’t give you cyanide to kill your husband, that’s against the law.” The woman then reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in bed with the pharmacist’s wife. He looked at the pic-ture and said, “You didn’t tell me you had a prescription!”

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We invite you, your family and friends to share this special event that features: BOX HILL CITADEL BAND – Brilliant Brass Band with renowned Conductor, Ken Waterworth DEBORAH O’TOOLE – Outstanding Vocalist MATTHEW FIELD – Concert Pianist DALE PHILIP & RON ELLIS – will sing a popular Christmas Duet FIELD CHILDREN SINGERS – their sweet singing will tug at your heart strings Sing your favourite carols with the big Brass Band There is no charge and a delicious complimentary Christmas Afternoon Tea will be served following the program. A pre-program of music and DVDs starts at 1.15 pm. COMPERE: RON ELLIS OAM

Enquiries to the organiser, Ron Ellis on 0407 306 353 or by email: ron@ronellis.org ‘SONGS OF PRAISE’ is an initiative of the Diamond Valley Baptist 'Women in Focus' Group

‘CHRISTMAS SONGS OF PRAISE’ A delightful, pleasant afternoon program will be held on

SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER - 2.00 pm to 4.45 pm at Diamond Valley Baptist mud brick complex, 309 Diamond Creek Road,

Plenty. (Melways 11 D7)

2017 - ‘Murray Magic Tour’ In 2017 the COBA committee is considering a similar tour to the one we did to Tallangatta this year, i.e. members use the free V-Line Rail Pass to Kerang where we are collected by bus and taken to the Riverland Motel at Barham that will be our base for the duration of the tour. The Riverland Motel is 3½ star with all normal facilities. The price of the 7-day ‘Murray Magic Tour’ is $650.00/pp and includes 6 nights accommodation, day tours, breakfasts, morning teas and dinners. The tour visits Barham Red Gum Sculptures, Orchard Tour, Echuca, Riverboat Cruise, Swan Hill, Holden Museum, Bendigo Gold Mine or Cathedral, Talking Tram, Bendigo Pottery & Antiques, Lake Boga, Catalina Flying Boat base and a local farm. Numbers are restricted to 30x so we have made two reservations. We would appreciate it if you could fill in the form below and return this to either Peter Oaten or Bob Goodyear as soon as possible.

-------------------------------------PLEASE TEAR OFF HERE ---------------------------------- Place a tick in the boxes below your preferred tour date in order of preference Nos. 1-2: I am interested in the 2017 ’Murray Magic Tour’.

3-10 SEPTEMBER 2017 17-23 SEPTEMBER 2017

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NOTICE BOARD

Are you planning to visit Thailand?

Member, Marg Wood - Tel: 9438 4219, is a regular visitor to Thailand and would be happy to advise you on: • The best shopping places. • Where to buy tailor-made suits. • Pitfalls for tourists. • The wonderful, exciting experiences

you can have. A must visit is to Kanchanaburi (the Thai Burma railway, the Bridge on the River Kwai, tigers living with monks, elephant rides & beautiful scenery). Do not pre-book a tour from Australia for Kanchanaburi - you can do so much better if you deal directly with a local travel agent.

The Fred Hollows Foundation uses second-hand spectacles and sunglasses to improve the sight of people in deprived communities in our Far North & Australian Islands. You can assist by bringing along no-longer-used specs/sunglasses. Cases for specs/sunglasses are also needed. Member, Lorraine Callow, will be happy to col-lect them at Branch meetings.

Spectacles & Sunglasses

BOOK EXCHANGE & CRAFT BOOK EXCHANGE

We operate a Free Book Exchange on Branch

Meeting days. We ask only that you return the books to the Branch when you have finished reading them so

that other members may have the opportunity to borrow the books.

(Tables are set up at the rear of the function room.)

Coordinators for this activity are: Ken Pickett — Book Exchange

Lois Williams — Knitting/Craft Patterns

Banyule Men’s Shed

Do you know men with spare time and skills to share?

Men who enjoy tinkering with tools or getting their hands dirty in the garden?

Well, the Banyule Men’s Shed is looking to recruit men to volunteer and

be part of the shed.

At the shed, you’re free to work on your own projects or help others work on community projects.

To get involved or find out more: Call 9450 2000 or drop in any Monday 1.00 - 3.00 pm

Cnr St Hellier & Edwin Streets, Heidelberg Heights

Members are invited to attend the Bunnings Garden Workshop held in their Eltham store on 1st Thursday of the month at 10am - 12.00 noon. There is free morning tea. The topics are interesting and informa-tive, with guest speakers and everyone has a lot of fun. Bookings are required, for catering purposes - please contact: Helen Philp, Activities Organiser—Tel: 9430 0100

Garden Workshop Bunnings Eltham

If you are interested in playing social tennis in a very relaxed atmosphere on a Monday morning, between 9.30 am — 12 noon, please see Glenda Sundstrom (Tel: 9435 4755) or just turn up (weather permitting) at approx. 9.30 am for a game. The only criteria is that correct tennis shoes must be worn. Cost is $3.00 per morning (incl a cuppa & biscuit). The courts are located at the rear of the Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty (Melways 11D7).

Anyone for Tennis?

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