LACH acknowledges gratefully the assistance of the office of the local Member, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP (Member for Jagajaga, Victoria), in the preparation of this newsletter.

Life Activities Club Heidelberg Incorporated Incorporation Registration Number A0052946A

Postal Address:

LACH Inc.

PO Box 245

Rosanna 3084

Secretary

Barbara Jones

Telephone: 9459 4065

Newsletter Editor

Graeme Murray

Telephone: 9435 3546

Website: http://lach.com.au/ (You can now download newsletter & flyer) Email: newsletter.lach@gmail.com

Registered Publication No. PP342975/00005

We are going to Life Activities Club NUMBER 196 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017

THESE ARE DATES & TIMES TO REMEMBER: PLEASE NOTE THESE IN YOUR DIARY

NEXT MEMBERS MEETING:

(Note: Evening Meeting)

TEA & COFFEE HOSTS/HOSTESSES:

Thursday 26th October, 2017 @ 8.00 PM.

Senior Citizens Hall, Hawdon Street, Heidelberg.

HALL MANAGERS FOR 26th October:

Margaret Kent, Irene Olynyk, Patsy Onvlee, Pat Whitwell Volunteers required @ 7.45 PM.

The next Members Night is the Annual General Meeting. Conveners need to have a

written report to read out and then pass on to the Secretary. A plate of supper would be

appreciated from members with surnames commencing with the letters A to K.

Please consider serving our club as an office bearer. Office Bearers are to be elected at

this meeting. Positions to be filled are President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary,

Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer & Committee Members. There is a nomination form on page 6.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday 1st November @ 1.30 PM, hosted by Marie Caven.

Convenor inputs for the next newsletter are requested by Wednesday 1st November 2016.

Report: Our August speaker was Arati Vidyasagar from COTA (Council of the Aging), speaking

about “New Wills - what you need to know before seeing your lawyer”. This was an easy to

follow overview of the legal process, which highlighted key things to think about in preparing your will.

A brief Q&A session followed, allowing members to explore related issues. Relevant web sites:

COTA Victoria https://cotavic.org.au/ Victoria Law Foundation https://www.victorialawfoundation.org.au/

Australian Securities and Investments Commission MoneySmart http://asic.gov.au/for-consumers/moneysmart/

NEW MEMBERS: Margaret D 9457 2623

We would like to welcome the following new members to our friendly club: Judy and Geoff King

of Heidelberg, Joy Geddes of Ivanhoe, Gwen Campbell of Templestowe, John Sloan of

Watsonia, Robert Barclay of Heidelberg West and Julie Warwick from Rosanna. We hope to

see you enjoying some of our activities in the near future.

Members please wear your name badge to make it easy for new members to get to know you.

ALMONER'S REPORT: Elaine C 9459 7103

A message of sympathy was sent to Joy Grant on the loss of her brother. Get well cards were sent to Glad Warren [hand surgery], Peg Davidson [suffered a fall] and Darylyn Keem [broken leg]. A cheery note was sent to Alan Brown who has moved into residential care at Regis Macleod.

As always, please let me know if you hear of someone who is unwell or suffering sadness.

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President’s Report: 2017 Club Elections and Club Renewal

Graeme Murray

The strength of Life Activities Club Heidelberg is its wide range of activities available to members. We are

able to enjoy these activities courtesy of enthusiastic volunteer convenors. Whenever we need a new

convenor there is usually somebody ready to pick up the challenge.

The club committee takes ultimate responsibility for the health and smooth running of the club, meeting in

alternate months to make decisions on behalf of the club. Again we have been well-served by enthusiastic

volunteers on the committee, and replacements have emerged to replace those who leave the committee. I

thank our convenors and committee members on behalf of the club; we value you very highly.

I thank Colin and Elaine Overton, who have moved recently to be nearer to family, for

their contribution to running the club and adding to the enjoyment of cub activities. Right

now we are seeking somebody to take over from Colin on the committee. You might like

to be elected to the committee at the AGM in October. Please consider standing; you will

be made welcome and be very well-supported. You will also be adding a valuable network of great friends.

There are many people in our local communities who would qualify for membership of LACH and

could derive great benefits from participating in the club. Newly retired people are usually on the

lookout for interesting things to do. You could help them out. Give your “old” LACH newsletter to

a potential new member. Don’t just throw it away.

Thank you for your support in the past year while I learnt “the ropes” as President of LACH.

Life Activities Club Heidelberg 2017 Annual subscriptions (Single: $20.00; Double: $38.00) became due on

1st of July. 34 members have become un-financial. If you are affected, please pay ASAP to ensure that

you continue to receive the LACH newsletter. All enquiries to the Treasurer: John Lumley 9459 2740.

Please make cheques payable to Life Activities Club Heidelberg Inc. and forward to: The Treasurer,

LACH Inc. P.O. Box 245, Rosanna, 3084. Also please provide your name & address

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Convenor inputs for the next newsletter are requested by Wednesday, 1st November 2017.

CARAVAN & CABIN GROUP Convenors: Laurie and Margaret 9457 2623 or 0409 572 623

We have organised a trip to BENDIGO from Monday 9th to

Friday 13th October. There is plenty to do and see in Bendigo,

and it is 9 years since our group made a trip there. We will stay at

Big 4 Bendigo Ascot Holiday Park at White Hills, Bendigo.

Email: stay@big4bendigo.com.au Phone: 1800 062 340 Fax: 03 5448 3162 Address: 15 Heinz Street,

Bendigo 3550, Victoria

A request to regulars: Volunteer convenors are sought for Caravan and Cabin Group trips

in 2018. Please contact Graeme Murray ( 9435 3546) if you would like to organise a trip.

Our club can provide you with excellent advice and assistance.

COMPUTER GROUP Convenors: John 9459 2740

This mutual support group of computer users operated for several years, but has gone into recess. LACH

members can now make use of computer related resources available through Yarra Plenty Regional

Library (YPRL). YPRL operates nine branch libraries located at Greensborough, Eltham, Ivanhoe, Lalor,

Mill Park, Rosanna, Thomastown, Watsonia and Whittlesea.

All branches offer one-on-one (booked) technology sessions with a library staff member or experienced

volunteer. YPRL offers computer-related sessions at branches. Session details, including locations and

times, can be found on the website (https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/) or by contacting your local YPRL branch.

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CRAZY WHIST Convenor: John 9459 2740

We start play at 7.30 PM at the Watsonia Library meeting hall, 4 Ibbottson Street. Watsonia

(Melway 20: E3) on the first Saturday of the month. Guidance and assistance is available to

new players. Cost? Only $2, plus a small supper plate.

This small group of very friendly people welcomes new members.

Our next meetings are on Saturday 7th October and Saturday 4th November.

Contact John ( 9459 2740) to confirm or if you have any queries.

DINE OUT Convenor: Margaret B 9457 3550

It is important that you put your name down for booking purposes. It is also important to let the Convenor know as soon as possible if you are UNABLE TO ATTEND. If you are uncertain as to whether your name is down for a particular night, please phone Margaret 9457 3550.

Date & Time:

Venue:

Tuesday 17th October 2017@ 6.30 PM

Manningham, 1 Thompson Rd. Bulleen

Date & Time:

Venue:

Tuesday 21st November 2017@ 6.30 PM

The Shoppingtown Hotel, 19 Williamson’s Road, Doncaster, (From

Heidelberg, turn right at traffic lights opposite Doncaster Shopping town.

Access to hotel is from the lower car park).

Date & Time:

Venue:

Tuesday 12th December 2017@ 7.00 PM

St Georges, 77-91 St. George’s Road, Preston

Please make sure that you book early for our Christmas Dinner. You

must book in advance. Final bookings are on 1st December. Please advise

us of your diet requirements,

The menu will be out in November. Margaret 9457 3550

LUNCHTIME DINE OUT Convenor: Glenniss D 9455 0034, 0407 648 899

With the increase in our numbers I need to have numbers no later than Wednesday before

dine-out, as the venue needs to have a good idea of the numbers for catering. – Glenniss

Please advise Glenniss ASAP if you need to cancel your booking.

Date & Time:

Venue:

Friday 6th October 2017@ 12.30 PM.

Rose Shamrock Hotel, 709 Plenty Road, Reservoir

The Hostess for this Dine Out will be Beryl Culverhouse 9435 5328.

Date & Time:

Venue:

Friday 3rd November 2017@ 12.30 PM

Henry Barkly Hotel, Burgundy Street, Heidelberg

Date & Time:

Venue:

Friday 1st December 2017@ 12.30 PM

Vibranti Restaurant, 133 James Street, Templestowe

For the December Dine Out, Glenniss must have final numbers by 27th November.

Date & Time:

Venue:

Friday 5th January 2017@ 12.30 PM

Greensborough RSL, Main Street, Greensborough

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Some activities at Rosanna Library, 72 Turnham Ave, Rosanna Vic 3084 Web: yprl.vic.gov.au

Cracking the memory code (strategies for dealing with memory decline)

Mary from La Trobe University. Tuesday October 17, 11.00am-12 noon

Home maintenance tips: Matt from Extendahand. Tuesday 24 October, 2.00pm-3.00pm

Driving for seniors (transport options and support services available)

Thursday 12 October, 10.30am-12.30pm

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MORNING COFFEE Convenor: Peg 9459 0036

After the our last Morning Coffee I have reconsidered and I will continue on into 2018.

We meet from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM on the third Wednesday of every month.

The venue for Morning Coffee/Tea is my home. Phone: 9459 0036. The cost is just $0.50 for

tea, coffee, milk etc. Please bring along a small plate to share (I no longer supply the food).

It would be appreciated if you let me know that you are attending. Our next meetings are on Wednesday

20th Sept 2017 and Wednesday 18th Oct 2017. The last Morning Coffee for the year will be Wednesday

15th November. I look forward to seeing you all on these dates.

I wish you all a happy Christmas and safe New Year, and look forward to seeing you in February 2018.

GOLF: LACH NINE-HOLE GOLF GROUP Convenor: Laurie 9457 2623

The golf group meets every Friday morning with tee off time of 8.30 AM at

Bundoora Park golf course. Please be early for timely grouping by Ron.

Some of our golfers enjoyed a week of golf at Rich River Golf Resort on

the Murray. Marie Caven scooped the pool by winning the stroke trophy

and other prizes. Margaret Dyson won the putting. Patrick Mc Glin won the

men’s stroke trophy and Geoff Craddock and Peter Hopper shared the putting prize.

It was great to see Geoff back on the course after a long layoff with the help of his ball ‘spotters’. At the

time of printing we will have enjoyed a Grand Final BBQ organised by Barb Tryde. Thanks Barb.

We are now looking forward to warmer weather. Numbers have been low throughout the very long cold

winter. We welcome new golfing members irrespective of ability to our friendly group.

Enquiries: please contact Laurie 9457 2623 Ron 9457 3314

OCCASIONAL ACTIVITIES Convenor: Judy 9459 4863

LACH COACH TOUR: SWAN HILL, HEART OF THE MURRAY RIVER.

We have just returned from a most enjoyable and interesting trip based around Swan Hill. I

am now stepping down after 19 years of arranging tours. I hope that 1 or 2 members will take

on this easy and enjoyable task. Please think it over; we need some help to continue touring.

MORNING MELODIES – LOWER PLENTY HOTEL (4 Main Rd, Lower Plenty)

All members, both old and new, are welcome to join us at 10.00 AM on the

last Tuesday of every month. Details for the next show are shown below.

Devonshire Tea/Coffee – Lunch – Free Drink – Show and Raffle. All for $15.00

Please note: Bookings are essential one (1) week before a show. Contact Judy 9459 4863

If you have booked but then cannot attend, please advise Judy 9459 4863 ASAP.

Next shows: Tuesday, 31 October 2017 Dave Allen “Dave Allen Variety”

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 Brian Muldoon “Johnny O'Keefe Tribute”

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 Sandie Dodd “Country Ladies Xmas Show”

SCRABBLE: Convenor: Iris 9458 1860

We meet at one o’clock on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at my home. All

are welcome. The price is 50 cents plus a small plate of afternoon tea. Tea, coffee, milk and

sugar are supplied, as are coffee mugs/cups.

We welcome new members. Scrabble is easy to learn; we are eager to help and you

will be pleasantly surprised by what you know already. Please ring Iris to get started.

October and November meetings are on 14th October, 28th October, 11th November

and 25th November.

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SOLO: Convenor: June 9457 3594

We meet on the third Saturday evening of each month at the Watsonia Library

meeting room, 4 Ibbotson Street, Watsonia (Melway 20 E3). If you haven’t joined our

friendly group, come along on the third Saturday of each month; eyes down at 7.30 PM.

Please ring June by the Friday night prior to the event to confirm your attendance.

Our next meetings are on Saturday 21st October and Saturday 18th November.

SUNDAY ARVO CUPPA AND CHAT: Convenor: Betty 9435 6533

We meet on the first Sunday afternoon of the month at 2.00 PM. We have a lovely afternoon, talking

about anything and everything, then enjoying a welcome “cuppa” and cake. Please join us if you feel lonely

or have a free afternoon; you would be very welcome.

Sunday 1st October @ 2.00 PM at Betty’s home

Sunday 5th November @ 2.00 PM at Delma’s home

Sunday 3rd December @ 2.00 PM at Veronica’s home.

Please contact me (Betty) if you wish to join us, as venues may change.

SUNDAY TRAIN TRAVEL: Convenor: Margaret K 8407 3043

We meet at 10.25 AM on the second Sunday of the month, at Rosanna Railway Station. We will be eating

indoors in the cold and chilly weather, but you may bring your own lunch. Some might buy a cup of coffee.

On some of our Sunday train travel days we may be directed onto buses from Rosanna to

Clifton hill, due to the railway crossing being developed at Rosanna station. This disruption to

the Metro rail travel for us will last for quite a while, so we will have to be patient on our day out

till the construction is completed.

Railway stations have notices to let you know in advance if train is running all the way to the city or not. I will

endeavour to look on line before our day out to see if the trains are running or supplemented by buses.

Please join our friendly group in exploring Melbourne with free Sunday train travel.

SWIMMING: Convenor: Brian 9459 2324

We swim at Latrobe University Pool each Thursday between 12 noon and 1.00 PM.

Swimming is a gentle exercise, well-suited to seniors. We are really looking forward to having

you join us; you will be very welcome. Come along and give us a try! The cost is $3.80.

We take our lunch and you can buy a cuppa or bring your own, and we all enjoy a chat

together after our swim, catching up on LACH news.

TABLE TENNIS: Convenors: Margaret K 8407 3043 Patsy 9459 7016

We meet every Monday at the Scout Hall at 18 McNamara Street, Macleod, about 500

metres South of Macleod Station. The hall is near Dunstan Street.

We play from 10.00 AM till 12.00 PM every Monday and the cost is still $3.00 to play for two

hours. Afterwards we go to the Macleod shops for (optional) coffee/lunch as normal.

TAI CHI: Convenors: Lorna 9401 6821 Glennys 9435 3546

Term 4 begins on 5th October, and runs through to the Christmas break up on 14th December.

Classes are on Thursdays, in the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 80 Hawdon Street, Heidelberg. Times are 11.30 AM for the Beginner’s Class, 12.30 PM for the Intermediate Class and 1.30 PM for the Advanced Class.

Please contact me (Betty) for addresses

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WALKERS: Convenor: Lesley Rowell 9458 5493; Mobile 0408 991 255

We meet on the 4th Sunday of the month

@ 1:30 PM. Please come along and enjoy

afternoon tea / picnic & socialising. You can

also join in with our leisurely pre-picnic stroll

if you wish to do so. I'm looking forward to

seeing everybody; we have such a great

time. Spring is here. Come along and enjoy

some new places I have planned for us.

No walk in December as it is right on

Christmas. Watch out for a January

Surprise.

Sunday 22nd October 2017 @ 1.30 PM.

Yarra Bend Park Fairfield. Melway 2D: F7 Yarra Bend Picnic Area, access via Yarra Bend Road, off Heidelberg Road; continue past Yarra Bend Golf Club to Loop Road. Picnic Area on the left. We can cross the bridge to Studley Park Boat House . Easy access. I know how to avoid the stairs. Afternoon tea back at the cars.

Sunday 27th November @ 1.30 PM.

Springthorpe. Melway 19: K6 Cascade Park, park near the Children’s playground in Ernest Jones Drive, just off Springthorpe Boulevard, Macleod. We will have our Christmas BYO BBQ at the home

of Alan & Barbara Jones after the walk.

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LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB - HEIDELBERG INCORPORATED

OFFICE BEARER NOMINATION FORM

Incorporation Registration Number A0052946A

Nomination for the election at the Annual General Meeting on 26th of October 2017 for the position of

.................................................... (indicate here the position sought)

Positions: President, 2 Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer & Committee Members

Print Name of Nominee: .........................................................................

Signature of Nominee: ........................................................... Date: …... /10/ 2017

Print Name of Proposer: ..........................................................................

Signature of Proposer: .......................................................... Date: …... /10/ 2017

Print Name of Seconder: ..........................................................................

Signature of Seconder: ......................................................... Date: …... /10/ 2017

BEWARE: IF UNSOLICITED TELEPHONE CALLERS (NO MATTER WHO THEY CLAIM TO

REPRESENT) TELL YOU TO DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR COMPUTER, IT IS LIKELY TO BE A SCAM.

Australians lost nearly $300 million to scams in 2016; see https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

Look for Lesley’s

pink umbrella.

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