NEWSLETTER December 2016/January 2017

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Balwyn Evergreen Centre

45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn Victoria, 3103 Ph: (03) 9836 9681 Fax: (03) 9836 8259

brenda.dennis@balwynevergreen.org.au www.balwynevergreen.org.au

Promoting an inclusive community, treating clients, carers & families and

Activity Day and Time Christmas Finish and Start Dates

Art Group Wednesday and Fridays 10am – 3pm

Finish: Week beginning 12th December Start: Week beginning 9th Janu-ary

Wednesday Lunch and Concert

Wednesday 12pm – 3pm Finish: Wednesday 14th Decem-ber Start: Wednesday 11th January

Craft Group Monday 1pm – 3pm Finish: Monday 12th December Start: Monday 9th January

Tuesday Ramblers Tuesday 10am – 3pm Finish: Tuesday 13th December Start: Tuesday 10th January

Thursday Tourists Thursday 10am – 3pm Finish: Thursday 15th December Start: Thursday 12th January

Balwyn Blokes Thursday 10am – 3pm every fortnight

Finish: Thursday 15th December Start: Thursday 12th January

Podiatry Fridays 9:30am – 3:30pm Finish: Friday 16th December Start: Friday 13th January

Hairdressing Wednesdays 9:30am – 3:30pm every six weeks

Finish: Wednesday 21st

December Start: Wednesday 1st February

Zumba Mondays 9:15am – 10:15am Finish: Monday 12th December Start: Monday 9th January

Exercise to Music Mondays 10:30am – 11:30am Finish: Monday 12th December Start: Monday 16th January

Strength and Balance

Mondays 11:45am – 12:45pm

Finish: Week beginning 12th December Start: Week beginning 9th January

Falls Prevention Tuesday 12.00pm-1.00 pm Finish: Tuesday 6th December Start: Tuesday 17th January 2017

Strength Exercises Tuesday 10:45am – 11:45am 1:45pm - 2:45pm Wednesday 10:15am – 11:15am

Finish: Week beginning 12th December Start: Week beginning 17th Janu-ary

Men’s Exercise Group

Tuesday 9:30am – 10:30am Thursday 9:30am – 10:30am

Finish: Week beginning 12th December Start: Week beginning 9th Janu-ary

Tai Chi Friday 10:00am – 11:00am Finish: Friday 16th December Start: Friday 13th January

Gentle Exercise Group

Friday 11:00am – 12:00pm Finish: Friday 16th December Start: Friday 13th January

Card Group Mondays 1:00pm – 4:00pm Finish: Monday 12th December Start: Monday 9th January

Thursday PAG Thursdays 10:30am – 3:00pm Finish: Thursday 15th December Start: Thursday 12th January

Friday PAG Friday 10:30am – 3:00pm Finish: Friday 16th December Start: Friday 13th January

Another year is drawing to a close and that

means the festive season is edging ever

closer. This also means, the centre will

soon close for the end of year holidays.

We have included the end and start dates

for activities for your convenience.

The Centre will close on 22nd of December

and reopen on the 9th January 2017.

The staff here at Balwyn Evergreen Centre

wish you all a safe and merry holidays.

We hope to see you all back next year.

EVENTS December 2016/January 2017

Active Living Program

On Thursday & Friday from 10.30AM to

3.00PM, we run an ‘Active Living Program’.

This program, funded by the Department of

Health, is for frailer members of the

community.

There are varied and interesting activities

offered, it includes an exercise component,

morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The

afternoon could include music, guest speaker,

art or craft, word games and much more.

If you are interested or know of someone who

might like to come please ring Brenda on

9836 9681

Exercises

Exercise is an integral part of the programs at

Balwyn Evergreen. Each class has a different

feel, our instructors support and encourage

each participant to achieve and satisfy their

needs and goals. Our ability to provide classes

where people of all abilities feel comfortable

exercising together is unique.

After each class we encourage all to stay and

enjoy refreshments together in a social and

friendly environment.

To Book, Call 836 9681

Every Friday we have a Podiatrist available at

Balwyn Evergreen Centre. To make a booking

please call the office on 9836 9681

Cost is $45.00 for Evergreen members or $60.00

a session for a non-member. There is a $20.00

fee for failure to notify us if you have to cancel

an appointment.

Evergreen Podiatry

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Make sure to check on the Balwyn Evergreen

website to keep up with monthly outings and

Active Living Programs.

All of our programs, services and outings are

under the ‘Programs and Services’ tab.

Let us know what else you would like to see

on the website.

https://balwynevergreen.org.au/

Website

Yearly subscriptions $35.00 per annum

Your membership provides you with cheap-

er exercise classes on your second visit

with the third visit free (Must be all within

the same week).

Reduced podiatry, free cards, craft, fashion

and fabric, walking group, OMNI. Pay now

for a membership that lasts up to December

2017. Please pay at the office.

Understand Technology Want to know how to use your mobile phone

more effectively, understand how to operate

your IPad or tablet. Learn about online

banking? Skype your loved ones overseas?

EBay? Our tutors speak English and Mandarin.

Session run on a Thursday or Friday from

10.30am—12.00pm.

Cost per session $25.00

Please ring for bookings on 9836 9681

EVENTS December 2016/January 2017

Every Wednesday there is a community

lunch at Balwyn Evergreen Centre.

Numbers of attendees range between 30 to

50. We have special lunches or BBQ’s during

the year as well.

There is a concert in the afternoon followed

by afternoon tea.

If that doesn’t appeal you can come in for

an exercise session and morning tea.

We have art groups running in the

afternoon as well!

Lots to do on Wednesday!

For more information,

ring Brenda on 9836 9681

CRAFT

A friendly Craft group who meet every Monday

afternoon to talk, knit, crochet and more.

1.00pm—3.00pm, Cost—$3.00

Cards / Canasta

Every Monday Afternoon at 1.00PM—

4.00PM

Cost: $2.50 (FREE for MEMBERS)

Call Balwyn Evergreen Centre Office to

book on 9836 9681

Need help to get to and from the

Supermarket?

A shopping bus runs on Monday with

pickups starting at 9.00am. You will be

taken to Balwyn Woolworths to do

your shopping before being collected

and taken home. The cost is $10.00

and you need to speak to Brenda on

9836 9681 to see if you are eligible for

this service.

Shopping Bus

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FREE MONTHLY HEARING TESTS

Audiologist Michael Wong will be available to

provide free hearing tests and information about

hearing health.

If you already have hearing

aids, please feel free to bring

them with you for a free

maintenance check, clean

and battery replacement.

Cost: FREE, but bookings

are required. Please ring

the office on 9836 9681.

The test will occur on the

15th December this month

Community Lunch

OUTINGS December 2016/January

If you are interested in going on any of the Bus trips for the first time you will need to speak to Brenda on

9836 9681

6th December

CARRUM DOWNS: Chocolate Grove - Shop & History

Centre

Time: 10am to 3pm

Transport $15.00

Senior Meal $12.00

Total $27.00

Chocolate Grove has been making fine chocolates in

Australia since 1987. This Living History Centre presents

Australia’s Chocolate and Confectionery “ICONS” with some

spectacular old packaging, incredible graphic design, and

wonderful products. There will be a talk on the history of

chocolate followed by an opportunity to buy some treats at

the chocolate shop. Afterwards, lunch will be at The Sands

Hotel, Carrum Downs.

13th December

PATTERSON LAKES: Picnic Lunch

We will be enjoying a delicious picnic lunch overlooking the

Patterson River near the boat ramps. This is a man-made

river in the suburb of Patterson Lakes which was originally

part of the Carrum Swamp. The swamp was drained in 1879

and the land divided up into 18 allotments for future

development. The Patterson Lakes is now a site of housing

and apartments overlooking the marina and the river.

Transport $15.00

Picnic Lunch $16.00

Total: $31.00

20th December

No Outing

1st December

CHRISTMAS HILLS: Picnic Lunch

We will be enjoying a delicious picnic lunch in the picnic shelter at

the reserve of Sugarloaf Reservoir. Nestled in the Christmas Hills,

Sugarloaf is a tranquil setting for a picnic or a stroll near the

reservoir shores and offers wonderful views across the water.

Time 10am

Transport $15.00

Picnic $16.00

Total $31.00

8th December

CARRUM DOWNS: Chocolate Grove - Shop & History Centre

Chocolate Grove has been making fine chocolates in Australia since

1987. This Living History Centre presents Australia’s Chocolate and

Confectionery “ICONS” with some spectacular old packaging,

incredible graphic design, and wonderful products. There will be a

talk on the history of chocolate followed by an opportunity to buy

some treats at the chocolate shop. Afterwards, lunch will be at The

Sands Hotel, Carrum Downs.

Time 10am

Transport $15.00

Senior meal $12.00

Total $27.00

15th December

FERRY CRUISE TO WILLIAMSTOWN: EARLY START 9.30AM

Firstly, we’ll head to Federation Wharf for a 1-hour, one way boat

cruise to Williamstown, enjoying the spectacular city views from the

water. On arrival we’ll have lunch at the Victoria Inn, then take the

bus home.

Transport $15.00

Tour $16.20

Senior meal $12.00

Total $43.20

22nd December

No Outing

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BALWYN BLOKES December 2016/January 2017

The Studio offers an inclusive bright social space for people of all ages and abilities. You can work

on your own art or develop new skills in many of the artistic mediums on hand including; drawing;

painting; sculpture; photography and others. Materials are provided at an affordable cost. Each

session is guided by an Artist with a background in fine arts.

Class Times

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 3.00pm

Friday:10.00am – 3.00pm

Contact Brenda Dennis at 9836 9681 or

Brenda.dennis@balwynevergreen.org.au

ART WORKSHOP

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15th December - Williamstown Cruise

Head to Federation Wharf for an hour, one way cruise to Williamstown. Then lunch at Victoria Inn.

Early Start at 9:30am

Senior Meal $12.00

Transport $15.00

Boat Trip $16.20

Total $43.20

1st December— AMSTEL GOLF COURSE BISTRO Enjoy the serene atmosphere of dining in this countryside clubhouse

Pickups from 10.30AM

Transport $15.00

2 Course Senior Meal $15.50

Total $30.50

INTERESTED? CALL 9836 9681 Balwyn Blokes is a group for retired men who would like to get out with other socially-minded

“blokes”, see some of Melbourne & enjoy a meal together. We go out fortnightly on Thursdays

to different venues, hotels and clubs around Melbourne.

The group is led by Bo . Transport is provided. To book ring 9836 9681

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Bric a Brac Cabinet

I know many of you enjoy a look through the

bric a brac cabinet and have got some great

bargains.

If you have any good quality bric a brac that

you would like to donate please contact us on

9836 9681 or drop off at the Centre.

Save your precious

memories by converting

your old VHS tapes into

DVDs.

Converting your tapes to DVD’s

ensures protection of your recorded

memories from the VHS video from

fading or the tape breaking over

time.

Bring in your tapes and we can copy

it to DVD and also, as an extra, a

copy of the digital file onto a USB

stick.

Please enquire at Reception or

contact Brenda on 9836 9681

A fee applies for this service.

NEWS December 2016/January 2017

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Wednesday Club

Christmas Breakup

Join us for a

Delicious Traditional home-cooked

3 Courses

Christmas Lunch

Date: 14th December

Time : noon to 1:30pm

Cost: $20.-

Bookings essential

Please call 9836 9681

Falls Prevention Class

for 2017!

Helps to prevent falls and related injuries.

New classes for Falls Prevention is starting on January 17th 2017 at

12:00pm. Please call reception on 9836 9681 if

you’re interested in joining.

Cost: $26.00

(MONEY TO ACCOMPANY BOOKING)

Bus, if required, additional $10.00 bookings are

essential

Wednesday 21st December

Delicious BBQ Lunch

And entertainment

12.00PM TO 3.00PM

45 TALBOT AVE, BALWYN

TELEPHONE: 9836 9681

IMPORTANT DATES December 2016/January

Weekly Activities & Concerts

December 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9.00AM

Shopping Bus

9.00AM—

1.00PM

Bridge

10.00AM—3.00PM

Hairdressing (2nd

Wednesday of the

Month)

9.30AM

Men’s Exercise

Group

9.00AM-

1.00PM

Podiatry

9.15AM

Zumba Gold

9.30AM

Men’s Exercise

Group

10.15AM

Strength Exercise

Class

10.00AM

Walking Group

10.00AM

Tai Chi for

Balance

10.30AM

Exercise to

Music

10.00AM

Tuesday

Ramblers Bus Trip

12.00PM

Evergreen Club Lunch

10.30AM

Thursday Tourists

Bus Trip

10.00AM—

3.00PM

Arts Workshop

11.45AM

Falls

Prevention

10.45AM

Strength Exercise

Class

12.00PM—3.00PM

Art Workshop

10.30AM

Active Living

Program

10.30AM

Active Living

Program

1.00PM

Craft/Art

12.00PM

Falls Prevention

Class

10.30AM

Balwyn Blokes

Outing (Fortnightly)

11.00AM

Gentle Exercise

Group

1.30PM

Evergreen Club

Concert

1.00PM

Card Games

1.45PM

Strength Exercise

Class

10.30AM-12.30PM

OM:NI (Fortnightly)

2.00PM

Falls Prevention

Class

Companion Animal Volunteer Support For many people pets are the most important companion in their lives however illness, disability or frailty can make caring for pets too difficult to manage alone. By putting a Volunteer with a Client the animal gets the care and exercise it needs and its owner continues to enjoy the love and companionship a pet can offer. Companion Animal Volunteer Support (CAVS) program was established in 1999 to help residents of Boroondara who may have disabilities, be frail and/or older people, to care for their companion animals at home. This program is funded by the Department of Health (DH) through their Home and Community Care (HACC) program and must meet their all their standards. It is a free service to those who are eligible for HACC services but you must be a current member of Balwyn Evergreen to apply for the service. The current membership is $35.00 per annum. Volunteers help people keep their animal with them and stay in their home for longer. They are a vital link to the success of the program. Contact 9836 9681 if you would like to apply for the program.

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EVERGREEN CONCERTS

7th December

No Concert Club Outing

14th December

Club Christmas Party with

Rob Foemander

21st December

Evergreen Christmas Party with

Paul Guilinello

11th January

Michael Read

18th January

Ron Mayne

Concert starts at 1.30PM on

Wednesday—45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn

(Balwyn Evergreen Centre)

Ring 9836 9681 if interested

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