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March 2017
DATE EVENT HOW TO BOOK KEY
Sundays, 5 & 12 March
Hunters Hill Tennis Open Days
Ph. 9816 2504 or E: [email protected]
Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27 March & 3 April
U3A—Talks & Short Courses Judy Harris Ph. 0447 194 510
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Monday, 6 March Edible Gardening Workshop & Cooking Demo
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
Tuesday, 7 March All Aboard—Railway Themed Dining Experience
RHH Community Transport Ph. 9816 5000
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Tuesday, 7 March What is Aged Care & How To Access It
North Ryde Community Aid Ph. 9888 3380
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Tues 7 March or Thurs 9 March
Tai Chi Class Jacque Alway Ph. 9816 2103 or 0409 575 354
Wednesday, 8 March
Re rement Living Op ons Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352
Saturday, 11 March
Grandparents/Children Workshop: ScratchJr Coding
Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352
Monday, 13 March Musical Morning Tea with Sydney Siders Express Bar‐bershop Chorus
Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352
Saturday, 11 March
Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day
Club Secretary Ph: 0490 494 965 or [email protected]
Sunday, 12 March Hunters Hill Music presents Duo Moller‐Fra celli
Hunters Hill Town Hall Tickets at the door.
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Tuesday, 14 March Come & Try Gentle Pace Exercise Class
Ph: June 8877 5304
Thursday, 16 March
Travelling Home & Away—Medical Tips for Travelling
Tania Gamble Ph: 9879 9454
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Wednesday, 22 March
Seniors Morning Tea & Concert
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
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SUMMARY OF EVENTS ‐ MARCH 2017
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Edible Gardening Workshop & Cooking Demo
Have you got a passion for gardening but don’t have the time, space or know-how to have your garden thriving?
Join well-known horticulturalist and landscape gardening expert, Meredith Kirton, for a gardening session at our reinvigorated “community garden” site. Beginners to experts are welcome.
This will be followed by a nutrition talk and cooking demonstration by RDNS HomeCare. Each participant will be given a free Maggie Beer Foundation cookbook and lunch following the workshops.
When: Monday, 6 March, 9.30am — 12.30pm Where: Gladesville Rd Community Centre 44 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill Cost: Free. (Meredith Kirton’s books will be available for purchase on the day.) Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited.
Enquiries: Ph: 9879 9400 or E: [email protected] (This course has been subsidised by a grant from the NSW Department of Community Services.)
Why not join one of the local community gardens for access to local fresh produce. Figtree Park - Contact Christine Hannan Ph: 9817 0101 Boronia Park Uniting Church - Contact Robyn Harvey Ph: 9817 5755 The Habitat - Santa Rosa Park, Ryde - Contact: [email protected]
FoodFaith—304 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove— Contact: [email protected]
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Hunters Hill Tennis Open Days
Play a game of tennis on a real grass court. The Hunters Hill Tennis Club invites all seniors to come along on the first two Sundays in March.
The Club welcomes new members and visitors can talk to the players present on the afternoon to enquire how the club oper-ates. Please have a hit, you will need to bring some flat sole shoes. Suitable for persons who have some tennis skills.
When : Sunday 5 & Sunday 12 March, 1.00pm-3.00pm Where: 11-13 Woolwich Road, Hunters Hill. Phone: 9816 2504 or Email: [email protected]
U3A - Talks & Short Courses
The University of the 3rd Age offers a range of intellectually stimulating information sessions and short courses. It is a friendly atmosphere with no prerequisites or exams. Please join us at one of our upcoming sessions for an interesting discussion and morning tea.
Monday, 6 March 10.30am—12.30pm An Accidental Diplomat Monday, 13 March 10.30am—12.30pm Waste Management—Where have we come from, where are we going Mondays 20 & 27 March, & 3 April 10.30am—12.30pm Sir Hubert Wilkens—Australian Polar Explorer 1888-1958
Where: Fairland Hall, Church St, Hunters Hill
Bookings are essential: Judy Harris 0447 194 510 or [email protected]
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All Aboard— Railway Themed Dining Experience
Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport invites eligible residents to participate in this door-to-door social outing.
Enjoy a unique railway themed dining experience at the Green-field Station Bistro –Bankstown Sports Club. Come and see a collection of railway memorabilia, complete with authentic rail-way carriages for dining in, and enjoy a delicious meal from the extensive menu.
When: Tuesday, 7 March Cost: Bus $15, Lunch from $20 Bookings: 9816 5000 Bookings essential as limited seats are available.
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What is Aged Care & How to Access It?
The Aged Care sector is significantly changing. How do you know that you or your loved one is getting the most suitable and up to date information and support? Join us for an information session on the supports available to assist you at home and a Q & A session to answer your queries. When: Tuesday, 7 March 6.30pm—8.30pm
Where: Ryde Civic Hall 1 Devlin St, Ryde
Bookings are essential. Ph: 9888 3380
Transport is available on request from the Hunters Hill/Gladesville area.
Tai Chi Class Gentle body toning exercises to improve the health of your body and mind. Increase your balance and stability, prevent falls, relieve stress and pain, and much more. Free class for all new participants. When: Tuesday, 7 March 9.40am-10.40am or Thursday, 9 March 9.40am-10.40am Where: Hunters Hill Croquet Club, 2 Matthew St (corner Gladesville Rd), Hunters Hill Enquiries: Jacque Alway Ph: 9816 2103, M: 0409 575 354; E: [email protected] Australian Academy of Tai Chi: www.livingchi.com.au
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“What’s On At The Library”
Ryde Library When: Wednesday 8 March 6.30pm–8.00pm What: Talk—Retirement Living Options When: Monday 13 March, 10.30am-11.30am What: Musical Morning Tea: Sydney Siders Express Barber shop Chorus Cost: Gold coin contribution for morning tea. Gladesville Library When: Saturday 11 March, 10.00am-11.30am What: Grandparents/Children Workshop: ScratchJr Coding Cost: $3.50 per child. Bookings for all Library events are essential. Contact Ph: 9952 8352 or online bookings are available at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/library
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IT 4 Retirees uses technology to make it easier for you to stay in touch with family, friends and the wider community. Through a personalised service and easy to understand language, you will be able to use the internet and your devices to connect with the people that matter to you. You will be surprised how easy it is! Services include:
• Computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners & backup devices
• Windows 10 (including upgrades), Apple Mac and Android
• Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PPT)
• Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Skype, blogs
• Email, the internet, scams & viruses, iCloud, brain training, photos, music, movies
• Travelling with your devices, shopping online, troubleshooting and much more!
Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day
If you are looking for an easy exercise and good company in pleasant surroundings, come along and try a game of croquet. All are welcome. When: Saturday, 11 March, 10.30am—3.30pm Where: 42 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill (cnr of Matthew St) Enquiries: Club Secretary, Ph. 0490 494 965 or E: [email protected]
iPad Course
Do you want to make better use of your tablet, smart phone or computer? Learning for Leisure has a “Getting Started with your iPad or iPhone” and a “Tech tips” course.
When: Wednesdays 9.00am—12.00pm Where: Boronia Park Uniting Church 93A Pittwater Rd, Hunters Hill Enquiries: Christine David Ph: 0401 017 459
Come & Try Gentle Pace Exercise Class
Gentle Pace offers low complexity movements including seated exercise. Ideal way to tone your muscles and help your body move with ease.
What to bring: Wear loose comfortable clothing, exercise shoes and bring water
When: Tuesday, 14 March 10.00am-11.00am
Where: Uniting Church Hall, 93aPittwater Road, Boronia Park
Bookings essential, phone June 8877 5304. Bookings close Friday 10 March.
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Hunters Hill Music presents
DUO MOLLER-FRATICELLI
Praised internationally, this European guitar duo will perform songs from their recently released CD.
When: Sunday 12 March, 2.30pm Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill Cost: $35 (tickets available at the door)
Contact: 9816 4078 or [email protected]
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Medical Tips for Travelling Calling all travellers. Whether it is domestic travel or over-seas travel you are planning, there are steps you can take before you depart and during your travel to improve your chances of staying well and medically fit throughout. Join Dr Charbel Badr as he guides you through some of the common precautions that can often be overlooked when travelling.
When: Thursday, 16 March 12.00pm-1.00pm Where: Hunters Hill Medical Practice Meeting Room 6 Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill Cost: Free
Bookings are essential. Phone: 9879 9454 or E: [email protected]
Hunters Hill Historical Society The Society organises talks and outings of an historical nature and also runs the Museum, adjacent to the Town Hall in Alexandra Street. We welcome you to join us for one of our expert speaker sessions in 2017, scheduled as follows: 23 February, 27 April, 31 August (AGM), 26 October. (All held on Thursdays, commencing at 10.30am in the Hunter’s Hill Council Chamber.) Enquiries: Ph. 9879 9443 The Hunters Hill Museum is open most weekdays, from 10am-12 noon at 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. See our website for further details www.huntershillmuseum.org.au
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Seniors Morning Tea & Concert
We welcome all seniors to join us for our annual Morning Tea. Held at the Hunters Hill Town Hall, you will be entertained by musical and dance performers. Delicious “high-tea” style cater-ing will be provided by local school students.
When: Wednesday, 22 March, 10.00am—11.30am
Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill
Cost: $5.00 per person
Bookings are essential for this popular event. Ph: 9879 9400
If you require transport, please discuss when booking.
Planning for the Inclusion of People with a Disability
Hunter’s Hill Council, along with Lane Cove and City of Ryde, would like your input into our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). We want to identify actions which Hunter’s Hill Council can undertake to assist people with a disability to participate more fully in community life.
If you would like further information about taking part in consultations, interviews or surveys, or if you would like further information about how you can be involved please contact Tania Gamble on Ph. 9879 9454 or Email: [email protected]
Social Activities for Seniors
Exercise Classes Gentle Exercise for Seniors 9816 3199 Tai Chi for Seniors 9816 2103 Older Women’s Wellness 9817 0101 Healthy Lifestyle 8877 5304
Sporting Clubs and Groups Hunters Hill Club (Bowling) 9817 3324 Hunters Hill Croquet 0490 494 965 Ryde Hunters Hill Walking For Pleasure Group 9006 3700 Table Tennis for Seniors 9879 3707 Hunters Hill Lawn Tennis 9816 2504
Interest Clubs and Groups Gladesville Probus Club 1800 630 488 Hunters Hill Historical Society 9879 9443 Hunters Hill Music Club 9816 4078 Hunters Hill Ladies Probus Club 9428 4270 Hunters Hill Mixed Probus Club 0418 433 855 Hunters Hill Theatre 9879 7765 Learning for Leisure/Mahjong 9817 1854 Moocooboola Computer Club 9879 4588 University of the Third Age 0447 194 510 Hunters Hill Bridge Club 0419 488 701 Mahjong for Beginners 9428 4270 Men’s Shed 9817 0101 Seniors Art Class 0419 127 175
Aged Support Services
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services 9817 0101 Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport 9816 5000
