March Newsletter 2020 · Social Support Individual Program Page 4 March Newsletter 2020 balwynevergreen.org.au If you need some support to remain socially active in the community,

March Newsletter 2020

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the Balwyn Ever-

green Newsletter. We do hope

2020 has started well for you!

Over the next two months the

Newsletter will be undergoing

changes, so that programs and

activities you are interested in

can be easier to locate. Feel

free to contribute feedback on

the information that you want

to see included in this news-

letter.

Following Simone Arndt’s

appointment as Exercise Co-

ordinator in January this year,

we have reviewed the exercise

program and the exercise

timetable. The timetable has

been recast to better describe

the activity in each class. New

programs are planned, and

will be rolled out over the

next two months.

On the 1st July 2019, the Aged

Care Quality Standards were

introduced. The change has

resulted in a rewrite of BEC

Policies, Procedures and Risk

Management/Safety practices.

The Standards focus on Con-

sumer Choice and Outcomes.

During March, BEC will be

audited by ACQS to check if

our processes and actions are

in alignment with the Stand-

ards. There are eight Stand-

ards; over the next 8 months

we will feature one of the

Standards.

During the latter part of 2019,

we conducted a Consumer

Survey; future Newsletters

will outline the results of that

Survey. Thank you to all who

participated.

The overriding focus of all

our processes is the safety of

our Consumers, Staff and

Volunteers.

We wish you an enjoyable and

active month at Balwyn Ever-

green.

Ken McQualter,

CEO of Balwyn Evergreen

A Message from Ken

Balwyn Evergreen Centre

balwynevergreen.org.au

Wednesday Events 2

BCE Exercise Program 3

Social Support Individual Program

4

Thursday Active Living Program

5

Friday Active Living

Program

5

Monday Outing Program 6

Evergreen Explorers 6

Tuesday Outing Program 7

Inside this issue:

Highlights of the Month

• Exercise that focuses on fitness, fun, and friend-ship

• Wednesday Concerts and Creative Arts Sessions

• Active Living Group Moomba Celebrations

• Tuesday Outings to Sor-rento, Macedon Ranges, Gippsland, and Karwarra Australian Plant Nursery

• Thursday Explorers visits to Animal Rescue Sanctu-ary at Lancefield and Caroline Springs for Lunch Evergreen Arts Class

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Wednesday Events

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Date Activities Special Afternoon Events

4th March 2020

10:15am: Seated Strength Exercise

10:15am: Strength Exercise

12:00pm: Community Lunch

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Art Classes

1:15pm – 2:15pm:

Concert: Brian Espinall

A man with a lovely voice who can sing songs from many genres.

11st March 2020


10:15am: Strength Exercise 12:00pm: Community Lunch


1:15pm – 2:15pm:

Concert: Marcia Rae

Marcia is very well known throughout the Morn-ing Melodies and Club circuit in Melbourne. She is extremely entertaining, providing a great show which mixes witty humour with music.

18th March 2020




1:15pm – 2:15pm:

Concert: Kim Cabaret

Her name says it all. Enjoy an hour of cabaret music and songs.

25th March 2020




1:15pm – 2:15pm:

Concert: Dennis Cahill

One of our favourite singers. He has a huge mu-sical range, with a love for both audience requests and sing-a-longs.

The Senior Divas

A ladies group is held on Thursday fortnightly from 11.00am to 2.00pm.

In March, meetings will be held on the 5th and 19th . Lunch is in-cluded.

The Ladies discuss and participate in women’s issues, outings, craft, healthcare, craft, guest speakers, and much more.

Please contact Brenda Dennis on 9836 9681 or email [email protected] for more information.


BEC Exercise Program

Whatever your fitness level, we have a program tailored to make sure that everyone can stay active - with three different levels of exercise intensity. Whether you’d like to keep active and stay fit, or whether you’d prefer a more gentle and less intense workout, our workout program has options to suit those of all abilities.

The BEC exercise program is an excellent way to build energy and endurance to maintain an active lifestyle. Our exercise program aims to increase flexibility and mo-bility, enhance quality of life, increase energy and vitality, reduce risk of falls and injuries, and improve muscular strength. We also aim to build endurance, balance, cardio-vascular health and self-esteem in a friendly and welcom-ing environment.


BALWYN EVERGREEN CENTRE – EXERCISE TIMETABLE DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUC-

TOR DESCRIPTION

SIT for STRENGTH [GENTLE]

Tuesday 1.45pm Seated Strength

Exercise Angela Ojczyk

Gentle chair-based exercise using light hand weights and resistance bands. Improve mobility, range of mo-tion and strength. Suitable for beginners and those who want to maintain their ability to perform day-to-day tasks.

Wednesday 10:15am Seated Strength

Exercise Jon North

Friday 11:00am Seated Strength

Exercise Jon North

SIT & GET FIT [MODERATE]

Monday 11:45am Strength & Balance

Simone Arndt

Chair based focusing on mobility and building muscu-lar strength and endurance using hand weights and resistance bands. Component of balance challenge us-ing a chair or wall mounted rails for support if needed.

Tuesday 11:00am Strength & Balance

Simone Arndt

Tuesday 9:30am Challenge Your Balance

Angela Ojczyk

Standing and seated exercises to reduce risk of falls by improving balance and strength

Tuesday 1:45pm Strength & Balance

Tom Scott Seated and standing exercises using hand weights, re-sistance bands and more. Stay fit and agile, work at a faster pace and stay stronger for longer. Wednesday 10:15am Strength Exercise Tom Scott

BALANCE PLUS CHALLENGE [FOR THE ACTIVE] Monday 9.15am Zumba Gold Meredith

Read Latin dance inspired workout; working muscles of the hips, legs and arms

Monday 10:30am Aerobics & Strength

Simone Arndt

30 mins easy to follow aerobic moves to music; 30 mins of strength training

Thursday 9:30am Movement to Music

Angela Ojczyk

Light aerobics, increasing agility, endurance, balance and cognitive function.

Thursday 9:30am Men's Exercise Jon North Workout to stay strong, improve fitness, endurance, balance and flexibility

Friday 10:00am Tai Chi for Balance

Connie Wong

Mind and body exercise with focus on control of movements and breathing.

Each session is 1 hour; following each session join us for a cuppa and a chat.

DAY TIME PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Tuesday 11:00am Gym Circuit Angela Ojczyk

Wednesday 10:30am Gym Circuit Simone Arndt Thursday 11:00am Shapeshifters Lady’s Circuit Angela Ojczyk

Space is limited to 8 people, so book ahead.

Gym Circuit Training at Balwyn Evergreen Centre


Social Support Individual Program


If you need some support to remain socially active in the community, our Social Support volunteers can help to engage with you and assist you in remaining self-sufficient.

Our volunteers are very friendly and more than happy to have a chat and a cuppa if you’re feeling isolated, helping you to reconnect or remain connected with the wider community. They can also give you a daily call and keep in touch.

For many people, pets are the most important companion in their lives. However, illness or frailty can make caring for pets too difficult to manage alone. Our Social Support Individual program helps frail older people and people with disa-bilities to care for their animal companions at home.

Regular exercise helps keep your pets happy and healthy. If illness, injury or other changes in circumstances prevents you from walking your dog, a SSI volunteer can help.

Light Home and Garden Care

On top of mowing, cleaning gutters or trimming hedges, our gardeners will be able to assist with many light home maintenance.

This includes tasks such as:

Window Cleaning

Replacing smoke alarm batteries

Replacing tap washers

Connecting sprinkler systems

Any other small home repairs

Accompanied Appointments and Shopping

Balwyn Evergreen Centre can help you access and remain involved in the local community.

We can accompany you to things like :

Medical Appointments

Shopping

Social Events

Activities

Whether it is for one-off events, or a regular activity, we can provide a worker to drive/accompany you to engage in the community.

Personal and Home Care Services

We can assist you with at-home tasks, to provide help with many tasks that might be difficult to perform.

We provide access to services, including:

Bathing

Cooking

Showering

Personal Hygiene and Grooming

Dressing

Cleaning

If interested, please call Brenda on 9836 9681


Active Living Program


Date Activities

5th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning Tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Moomba Celebrations

Today we’ll have our own Moomba at Evergreen with lots of fun active games.

12th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning Tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Music with Julie

Our resident pianist Julie is here playing and singing this afternoon, with a little help from all of us.

Quote: “Music is a piece of art that goes in the ears straight to the heart”

19th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning Tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Autumn in Languages

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, today we learn what other people are doing in

26th March

10.00am-3.00am

Program:

AM: Morning Tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & News of the Day

Are you up with all the news, today we have lots of special news reports?

Date Activities

6th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Moomba Celebrations

Today we’ll have our own Moomba at Evergreen with lots of fun active games.

13th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Saint Patricks Day

We Celebrate the Irish with a St Patricks Day theme so if you have anything

20th March

10:00am – 3:00pm

Program:

AM: Morning tea and Active Movement PM: Lunch & Musical Afternoon

Our resident pianist Julie is here playing and singing this afternoon, with a little

27th March

10.00am-3.00pm

Program:

AM: Morning Tea & Making Floral Table Settings

PM: Special High Tea Party

We are having a High Tea Party for you and your families to celebrate our Amaz-ing Friday Group. Please invite some of your family members for a High Tea lunch and afterwards join us for some music and games.

Thursdays

Fridays


Monday Outing Program


Our Monday outings are for the more adventurous who are looking for a more interactive and active experience compared to our other outings. These outings are designed for the more physically able and usually include walking.

If you have any questions, please call Brenda or Elise on 9836 9681.

Date Outings: Starts 10:00am unless specified

30th March

EARLY START 9.00AM

Seniors menu

available

PURE PENINSULA HONEY: MOOROODUC

Visit the farm for a talk about bees and honey production and enjoy sam-pling the honey product including free tastings of 100% pure Australian hon-ey and cosmetics made from Manuka honey. Then you can browse through the gift shop for some honey goodies. Lunch at Steeples @ Mornington

Transport $20.00

Entry FREE

Thursday Evergreen Explorers

We have a variety of outings and lunch venues to both explore and enjoy. Be aware of the early starts.

If you have any questions, please call Brenda or Elise on 9836 9681.

Date Outings

12th March, 8.45 AM

Transport $20.00

Donation Entry

Own meal choice

WALKING IN-VOLVED

EARLY START 8.45AM, EDGARS MISSION, LANCEFIELD

Edgar’s Mission is an animal sanctuary for neglected, unwanted or abused farm animals. You will be taken on a guided tour of the sanctuary and introduced to as many of their animal residents as possible. Make sure you wear some sturdy shoes as the walking will be in outdoor farmland. Afterwards, you can peruse the merchandise in their gift shop, and we’ll head off for lunch at Aspy café.

26th March, 10.00AM

Transport $20.00

2crs Senior Menu $16

WESTWATERS HOTEL, 10.00AM, CAROLINE SPRINGS

Waters Entertainment Complex offers a variety of dining options within the venue, all with fantastic views over Lake Caroline and are the perfect setting to enjoy lunch from their scrumptious two course Seniors menu.

Balwyn Evergreen Services

Podiatry

Every Friday, our Podiatrist Annie Hamilton is available at the Balwyn Evergreen Centre. To make a booking please call the office on 9836 9681.

*Discounted rates for members*

There is a $20.00 fee for failure to notify us if you do not turn up for an appointment.

Shopping Bus

Need help getting to and from the supermarket?

A shopping bus runs on Monday, with pickups starting at 9:00am. You will be taken to Balwyn Woolworths before being collected and taken home.

The cost is $15.00, and you will need to contact Bren-da on 9836 9681 to see if you are eligible for this ser-vice.

Social Support Programs on pages 4 to 7 are provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

Funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health.


Tuesday Outing Program


Date Outings Start 10:00 am unless specified

3rd March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 1: MR K’S DELI CAFÉ, WANDIN NORTH

Enjoy a drive through the scenic Yarra Valley for lunch at this lovely rustic café with a great value all day menu with amazingly generous portions.

3rd March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: EARLY START 9.00AM: RUSTY’S CAFÉ BAR & GRILL,

SORRENTO

Today, we take a trip down to the seaside town of Sorrento where you can enjoy fantastic views our across Port Phillip Bay at Rusty’s café.

10th March

Transport - $15.00

Movie Luncheon - $20.00

Outing 1: EARLY START 9.30AM: BALWYN CINEMA

Phryne Fisher unravels a decade-old mystery concerning priceless emeralds and ancient curses in the movie: Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears fol-lowed by a light sit down lunch provided in the cinema.

10th March

Transport - $20.00

3crs Senior Lunch $16.00

Outing 2: HALLAM HOTEL, HALLAM

The Hallam Hotel has a long and proud history, providing friendly hospitali-ty and customer service to the local community for over 150 years. Enjoy a 3 course seniors lunch special for $16.00 or choose from their extensive Sen-iors Menu.

17th March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 1: HOTEL BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON

Hotel Brighton is an upmarket pub in Bay St, a popular shopping strip in Brighton which also caters for all customers with a favourite pub classic menu.

17th March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: EARLY START 9.30AM: VICTORIA HOTEL,

WOODEND

The Victoria Hotel in Woodend, affectionately known as The Vic, is a friend-ly pub with a cosy fireplace, classic pub food and good ol' country hospitali-ty.

24th March

EARLY START 9.15AM

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 1: KARWARRA AUSTRALIAN PLANT NURSERY, KALO-

RAMA

Karwarra Plant Garden is devoted to displaying a diverse range of Australian plants in a landscaped setting with plenty to see throughout the year. Lunch afterwards at Pig & Whistle Tavern in Olinda. WALKING INVOLVED

24th March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: FRANKSTON RSL, FRANKSTON

Enjoy great value lunch specials from a single course at $12.80 to three courses for $19.20 or choose from the menu at the scrumptious Four Sea-sons Bistro.

31st March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 1: BRIDGE INN, MERNDA

Extensively renovated, this historic red brick building with timber finishes and a blue stone base is an icon on the horizon as you approach Mernda.

31st March

Transport - $20.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: EARLY START 9.00AM: YARRAGON HOTEL, YARRA-

GON

The Yarragon Hotel was built in 1926 and has provided travellers heading East from Melbourne with friendly and efficient service for many years.


March Activity Grid

TUESDAY

EXERCISE

TIME ACTIVITY/CLASS REFER PAGE

9:30am Challenge Your Balance 3

11:00am Strength & Balance 3

1.45pm Seated Strength Exercise 3

1:45pm Strength & Balance 3

11:00am Gym Circuit 3

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

9:00am Bridge

TRANSPORT OUTINGS

Daily Pick up to/from BEC

10:00am Tuesday Outing 7

WEDNESDAY

EXERCISE


10:15am Seated Strength Exercise 3

10:15am Strength Exercise 3

10:30am Gym Circuit 3

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

12:00pm Evergreen Club Lunch 2

12:00pm Art Therapy 2

1:00pm Arts & Craft 2

1:15pm Evergreen Club Concert 2

TRANSPORT OUTINGS


THURSDAY

EXERCISE


9:30am Movement to Music 3

9:30am Men's Exercise 3

11:00am Shapeshifters Lady’s Circuit 3

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

10:00am Walkers Group 10:30am Active Living Program 5

11:00am Senior Divas [first & third week] 2

1:00pm Table Tennis

TRANSPORT OUTINGS

All day Pick up to/from BEC 10:00 Evergreen Explorers [fortnightly] 6

MONDAY

EXERCISE


9.15am Zumba Gold 3

10:30am Aerobics & Strength 3

11:45am Strength & Balance 3

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

1:00pm Craft/Art

TRANSPORT OUTINGS


9:00am Shopping Bus 6

10:00am Monday Outings [Monthly] 6

FRIDAY

EXERCISE


10:00am Tai Chi for Balance 3

11:00am Seated Strength Exercise 3

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Podiatry 6

10:30am Active Living Program 5

TRANSPORT OUTINGS

All day Pick up to/from BEC

Balwyn Evergreen Centre

45 Talbot Avenue,

Balwyn VIC 3103

Phone: 9836 9681

Website: balwynevergreen.org.au

Email: [email protected]

Social Support Programs on pages 4 to 7 are provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

Funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health.

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March Newsletter 2020 · Social Support Individual Program Page 4 March Newsletter 2020 balwynevergreen.org.au If you need some support to remain socially active in the community,