May 2013

Volume 10 Issue 5

National Seniors Australia Maroondah- Ringwood Branch

JUNE CALENDAR

Monday June 3rd at 2.00pm - Meeting at the RSL Ringwood

Wednesday June 5th at 10.00am - Movie Luncheon - The Great Gatsby

Thursday June 6th at 9.30am - Walk at Warrandyte

Wednesday June 12th at 12.30pm - Lunch at Beasley,s Nursery

Friday June 14th at 7.30pm - Mooroolbark Theatre

Wednesday June 19th at 1.30pm - Ten pin Bowling at Chirnside Park

Thursday June 20th at 9.30am - Walk at Croydon

Thursday June 27th at 2.00pm - Coffee at Zukka

Saturday June 29th at 9.30am - Breakfast at Warren Glen Nursery

Maroondah

Message

TRADING TABLEThe return of the trading table was a great success, with lots of support from both contributors and purchasers. Keep up the good work by

May meeting - Max Harris spoke on 'Senoirs Road Safety. It was a

good presentation enjoyed by all. A road rule questionnaire had

some members winning a yellow umbrella with the slogan 'Wise

Walkers Live Longer'. Yellow shopping bags were also available

free.

Max contacted the club to express his thanks for his 'thankyou' gift

voucher.

June meeeting - Our speaker this month will be Heather from

Golden Days Radio.

PLEASE NOTE - Mobile phones need to be turned off during the talk and please resist unnecessary

chatter out of consideration for other members and politeness to the guest speaker.

Trading table

Do remember to bring any unused goodies that you have unearthed.Books are great,but any small household goods and bric a brac are equally appreciated. Hanna will once more be capably at the helm.

Items to pay for this monthIf you have not already done so payment for your Mooroolbark Theatre tickets at $14.00p.p.

Any bookings for the Karalyka at $17.50 p.p.

The Monet's Garden Exhibition on Wednesday 24th July at $22.50 p.p.

Coming upFrom the NSA Productive Ageing Education comes the Village Road Show on Tuesday June 25th.

Listen to leading experts discuss education for seniors; tools, education and its benefits.Contact

Bernadette Trahair on 9650 6144 0r email at info@productiveageing.com.au

August 1st at ACMI Federation Square - HOLLYWOOD COSTUMES - $15.50 per person

August19th- A visit to Government House and La Trobe Cottage

Our September meeting will be a special 'SHOW AND TELL' where members will be invited to

give a 15 minute talk on some interesting things in your life. Please contact Helen Fox to express an

interest in this event

Don't forget to call a committee member if you require any transport or assistance.If anyone knows of a member who is unwell please let us know, so that we can

send our best wishes. Just contact a committee member or

President Helen on 9879 4058

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Cancellations -Members please take note . If you wish to cancel a lunch or dinner

booking prior to the event,please ring Trish Nixon on 9725 5883 [or Judith for breakfast on 9726 5494] .

Payment Policy - Please make sure that you bring cash to dineouts. As a number

of people are involved and we pay as a group, credit cards are not an acceptable form of payment .

Coffee at Eastland Thursday June 27th at 2.00pm. - Coffee at Zukka's outside

Myers, near the stage.No need to book - Just come along

June eats

Don't forget to call a committee member if you require any transport or assistance.If anyone knows of a member who is unwell please let us know, so

that we can send our best wishes. Just contact a committee member or

President Helen on 9879 4058

Wednesday June 12th at 12.30pm Lunch at

Beasley's Nursery and

teahouse

195 Warrandyte rd. Doncaster East

Fully LicensedFor Bookings phone Trish Nixon

on 9725 5883 or book at the meeting or online. [See above for

cancellation policy.]

I don't know why but I was just sacked from my job with Lifeline.

They just wouldn’t talk to me about it.

Here’s what happened ......

A bloke phoned and said, "I'm John and I’m really going to kill

myself. I’m lying on the railway track now waiting for the train to come"!

All I said was ....."Remain calm and stay on the line" !

Saturday June 29th at 9.30amBreakfast at

Warren Glen

Nursery

273, Warrandyte/ Ringwood rd. Warrandyte

For Bookings phone Judith on 9726 5494

Or book at the meeting or online

Wednesday May 19th

Men Who Stare at Goats

Cact: George Cloone, Ewan McGregor, Keviv Spacey, Jeff Bridges and Robert Patrick

Synopsis

Artie

Walking Group

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NOTE - Our walks will once more commence at

9.30am

The first walk on Thursday June 6th at Warrandyte.

This is a pleasant fairly easy walk along the river.

Meet at the carpark at the bottom of Stiggant road. Mel.

Ref. 23 D12

We head along the river trail as far as the 'Stonehouse'

before returning to the carpark, stopping along the way for

morning tea at a choice of coffee shop.

The second walk on Thursday June 20th will be along the

Taralla Creek Track at Croydon..

Park at the Pre- school carpark, which is situated in Eastfield rd., just a short way down from Bayswater

rd. We walk along the trail through to Croydon Main st. where we visit one of the many coffee shops for

our morning break, before returning along the trail to our cars.

Short Version :- This is a flat easy walk, but if you wish a shorter walk, park at the end of Lusher rd. and

join the walk as it comes past [ approx 5-10 minutes after commencing]

Inclement weather i.e. heavy rain or temperature over

25 degrees at 9.00am [in summer] the walk will be cancelled and we will meet in Myer's Cafeteria at 10.00am for coffeeFor more details phone Mel on 9870 1597

.Some of the intrepid crew on the Hawthorn- Kew walkwhich proved to be rather damp, but successful.This was obviously taken between showers.

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A young blonde girl in her late teens, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a "handy woman" and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighbourhood.She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do.'Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint the porch" he said. "How much will you charge me?"Delighted, the girl quickly responded, "How about $50?" The man agreed and told her that the paint, brushes and everything she would need were in the garage. The man's wife, hearing the conversation, said to her husband, "Does she realize that our porch goes ALL the way around the house?" That's a bit cynical, isn't it?" he responded.The wife replied, "You're right. I guess I'm starting to believe all those dumb blonde jokes." Afew hours later the blonde came to the door to collect her money.. You're finished already??" the startled husband asked.Yes," the blonde replied, "and I even had paint left over so I gave it two coats." Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50 and handed it to her along with a $10 tip.Thank you," the blonde said, "And, by the way, it's not a Porch, it's an Audi."

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MAROONDAH-RINGWOOD BRANCHCorrespondence to:- Anne Hamilton - Secretary

National Seniors Australia /Maroondah-Ringwood Branch PO Box 582, Croydon, Vic 3136

Our Committee General Committee President and Policy Officer Helen Fox....................9879 4058 Roger Boness ..............................9737 0830 email;- helenfox70@gmail.com Helen Blethen...............................9870 1407 Vice-President Carol O'Brien...............9722 9870 Judith Griffith................................9726 5494. Anne Keegal................................9879 0323 Secretary Mel Lawrence..............................9870 1597. Anne Hamilton.............9723 0649 Thelma Licheri............................. 9876 3770 Trish Nixon....................................9725 5883 Treasurer Lyn Paten.....................................9729 8717 Peter Feeney...............9879 0622 Newsletter contributions to : - Tricia Kristensen Either at the meeting or by emailing to :-

tricialk@tpg.com.au

What a great Year

Our year has been filled with many enjoyable occasions. Our dine-outs; both lunch and dinner,

continue to be popular. We have even increased the lunches to a monthly happening. The lunch at the

movies is a great way to enjoy a selection of movies at a very reasonable cost.We have enjoyed a visit

to theChristmas in July proved so popu lar, that we decided

to Mooroolbark theatre group and the walks continue to provide a social way to excercise.

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Santa on board the Kris Kringle was a very enjoyable

interlud:. Good fun, good company and good food.We had two outings to the city to the Tutankhamun

exhibition and a tour of the MCG; both very successful and well attended.

On a sad note, we had to farewell Rae Janes in July.Rae passed away in July after being in the club for

some years and was reguaurly seen at the meetings.

Our club has grown and we look forward to more good things in 2012.luChristmas in July proved so

Christmas in July

proved so popu

Christmas in July

proved so popu

What a great Year

Our year has been

filled with many

enjoyable occasions.

Our dine-outs; both

lunch and dinner,

Lunch at the Movies- Cost $14.00 for the movie and a basket lunch. Meet in the foyer at 10.00am. No need to book. We will go in by

10.10am to ensure good seats.

As this months selection could prove popular it would be advisable to have your tickets and be ready to go in by 10.00am

A Seniors deal is now available at Hoyts on other days (not Wed} pre 5p.m; a movie and basket

lunch for $16.00 . Further details at the box office. .

**************************** mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*********************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************************** * Wednesday June 5th

The Great Gatsby

Director:Baz Luhrmann

Main Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton

Synopsis:

Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious

past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby’s circle, becoming a

witness to obsession and tragedy.

********************************************************************Mr Smith climbs to the top of! Mt.Sinai to get close enough to talk to God.Looking up, he asks the Lord. "God, what does a million years mean to you?"The Lord replies, "A minute."Smith asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?"The Lord replies, "A penny."Smith asks, "Can I have a penny?"The Lord replies, "In a minute."!