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1 GRANGE NEWS FEBRUARY 2016 The Executive Committee reserves the right to determine the suitability of content for this publication.

2 FROM THE MANAGER We had two settlements this month so I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Grange Community to warmly welcome Maureen and Stuart who will be shortly moving into The Grange and Olive and John who are in the process of moving also. We wish all of you the best in your new homes and hope this next chapter in your lives brings good health, much happiness and many new friendships. I have a special request from the Maintenance Department to ask residents if they have any spare original tiles (wall and floor) or original pavers in their garages or sheds. There is a shortage of spares and in some case no stock at all for repairs. If you don t mind checking it would be greatly appreciated. If you can assist, please contact the office or speak to one of the team. We had a rather lengthy committee meeting last Monday. If you missed the meeting, I suggest you make sure you read the Minutes as there is a lot of information to absorb, particularly in relation to the McQuoin Park Development which is about to commence. It s that time of the year when I start focussing on the next budget. Over the next couple of months, I will be obtaining quotes, carrying out inspections, consulting with the Committee and crunching the numbers in preparation for our Budget Information Meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, 18 th April, I encourage all Owners to diarise the date now and the same goes for the AGM which will be held on Monday 23 rd May, These are two meetings not to be missed. Dr. Bronwyn Edwards is having a Flu Vaccination Clinic on Friday, 11 th March. Anyone interested can add their name to the list which can be found on the Nurse s Office door and in the Doctor s Surgery. Parking on McAuley Place is going to be difficult from next week and we will be governing our visitor s car spaces more carefully to cater for our Grange contractors and guests. If you see anyone illegally parking in the visitors spaces, please let me know asap. I also ask residents to be mindful of By-Law 2 - (An owner or occupier of a lot must not park or stand any motor or other vehicle on common property except with the prior written approval of the Owners Corporation). There are some exciting events on the horizon which you might be interested to attend and you will notice as you turn the pages, Grange News has a slightly different format which we hope will make it more user-friendly. We welcome any feedback! Kindest regards Mary Whitmore

3 LIFESTYLE REPORT JANUARY 2016 The Grange was in party mode for Christmas and New Year. The popular staff Christmas drinks and nibbles afternoon was well attended on 23 December and the staff were thrilled to be handed out end of year bonus letters. We are very fortunate to have such a loyal group of people dedicated to making the Grange such a wonderful place to live. In the evening about fifty residents wandered around the village admiring the Christmas lights in owners' gardens and some living rooms. Thank you so much for inviting us. Drinks and refreshments were waiting outside the Steins' house, thanks to those living nearby, and carols were sung as we gazed at Fay s nativity scene. Many of the people continued strolling around and eventually finished up at the home of Don and Maureen for coffee and cake. It was a delightful evening with perfect weather and everyone went home feeling very happy. On New Year's Eve some people arrived early and went home after the 9pm fireworks. Others came later as the variety of entertainment continued. Twenty six revellers watched the midnight fireworks with the most stalwart being Bill and Madeline who were there from start to finish. Not quite as many residents managed to get to the pool and surrounds on New Year's Day, but those who did enjoyed a swim, a chat and a barbecue on a glorious summer afternoon and evening. The charity Trivia night was almost too popular with a very crowded room, but eager participants and great prizes contributed magnificently to the Lantern Club which supports the Deaf and Blind School in North Rocks. Now the Christmas decorations have been put away it is lovely to see the summer season of flowers filling Grange House. Many thanks to Fay and Kathy for their arrangements. They even kindly rearranged a couple of them last week, with wattle and waratahs in preparation for Australia Day. I m sure you will all agree they look absolutely spectacular. It always surprises me that not everyone reads Grange News or takes note of dates as so often people seem unprepared when events take place. On 9 February Stafford Fashions will be having their annual sale and Tina Hyman & White Pepper will be holding their stalls including jewellery, handbags & accessories on 23 February. Our carol singing on 23rd showed there are some enthusiastic singers at the Grange so there is more opportunity to exercise your vocal chords on Wednesday 10 February at a "sing-a-long" accompanied by visiting pianist Ann Flegg. No skills needed, just come for the enjoyment. The 35th Anniversary Book team is gathering material from various people. The deadline for material is 31 March so please put your memories on paper, handwritten or typed so we can get some idea of the content in the near future. Christine

4 Tuesday 2 nd The Grange Village FEBRUARY 2016 Calendar 3:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Jolson Sings Again Wednesday 3 rd Friday 5 th Sunday 7 th Tuesday 9 th 9:00am - Tracey the Podiatrist in Surgery. Please place names in games room. 5:30pm - Happy Hour & BBQ - in the BBQ area of Grange House 4:30pm - Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge 2:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - The Hundred Foot Journey 10:00am - Stafford Fashions Summer Sale at the Grange House 3:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Outbreak Wednesday 10 th Friday 12 th Sunday 14 th Monday 15 th 2:30pm - Sing-a-long with visiting pianist Ann Flegg** 4:30pm - Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge 2:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Suffragette 9:00am - Grange Walkers Commence! 9:30am - Lucy the Beautician in attendance in Surgery Tuesday 16 th Wednesday 17 th Thursday 18 th Friday 19 th Sunday 21 st Monday 22 nd 3:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - O Brother, Where Art Thou? 9:00am - Tracey the Podiatrist in Surgery. Please place names in games room. 3:00pm Armchair Travel in Grange House The Warship Vasa 4:30pm - Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge 2:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Annie - The Musical 7:30am - Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting 3:00pm - Executive Committee Meeting in the Main Lounge Tuesday 23 rd 7:30am - Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting 10:00am - Tina Hyman Jewellery Stall 3:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Princess Bride Wednesday 24 th Friday 26 th Sunday 28 th 7:30am - Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting 4:30pm - Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge 2:00pm - Large Screen Movie in Grange House - 'Snows of Kilimanjaro ** Names in red folder please

5 Monday 1 st DIARY DATES FEBRUARY :15am Aquarobics - Just arrive at The Grange pool. Please pay in advance to Sue Page the Instructor. 4:15pm Twilight Bowls - Start at 4:30pm BYO BBQ to follow. Tuesday 2 nd 3:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Jolson Sings Again. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. Wednesday 3 rd Thursday 4 th 4:30pm Square Dancing till 6:00pm in the Table Tennis Room. Newcomers Welcome! 9:00am Tracey the Podiatrist in Surgery. Please place names in games room. 10:30pm Guest Speaker - Graeme will entertain you with tales of their trip to Ukraine." Self-serve morning tea provided 12:00pm Fruit Market deliveries only between 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Your order needs to be placed by phone by Tuesday midday on :30pm Happy Hour & BBQ BBQ area of Grange House. BRING-YOUR-OWN EVERYTHING food, plates, knives, forks, drinks, napkins etc. CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS. No booking requirement or charge. Someone will even help you cook if necessary. New Owners welcome. 7:00pm Bridge Club - Meets in the Wollemi Room between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. All players are welcome. 10:30am Shopping Bus to Hornsby departs and returns at 1:30pm 3:00pm Table Tennis Come and enjoy the fun! Friday 5 th 4:30pm Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge. BYO everything. Everyone welcome. Saturday 6 th 9:15am Saturday Bowls - 9:30am start. New players most welcome. Coaching and bowls available. Sunday 7 th 2:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - The Hundred Foot Journey. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. Monday 8 th 9:15am Aquarobics - Just arrive at The Grange pool. Refer to week one. 4:15pm Twilight Bowls - Start at 4:30pm BYO BBQ to follow.

6 Tuesday 9 th Wednesday 10 th Thursday 11 th 8:15am Day Trip to Sydney Heritage Fleet Fish n Ships Tour. 10:00am Stafford Fashions Summer Sale until 1:00pm at the Grange House 3:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Outbreak. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. 4:30pm Square Dancing till 6:00pm in the Table Tennis Room. 12:00pm Fruit Market deliveries only between 12 noon & 2:00pm. Refer to week one. 2:30pm Sing-a-long with visiting pianist Ann Flegg. Please place your names in the red folder. Afternoon tea included 7:00pm Bridge Club meets in the Wollemi Room between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Refer to week one. 10:30am Shopping Bus to Hornsby departs and returns at 1:30pm 3:00pm Table Tennis - Come and enjoy the fun! Friday 12 th Saturday 13 th Sunday 14 th Monday 15 th 10:30am Aged Care Seminar in Grange House. Interested in finding out about complexities of aged care? All welcome to a discussion on the subject. 4:30pm Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge. BYO everything. Everyone welcome. Refer to week one. 9:15am Saturday Bowls - 9:30 start. Please refer to week one. 2:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House Suffragette. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. 9:00am Grange Walkers commence! Meet at the fountain and bring water and lunch. Ferry to Birchgrove - then bus to NSW Art Gallery. Walk through Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay. 9:15am Aquarobics - Just arrive at The Grange pool. Refer to week one. 9:30am Lucy the Beautician in attendance in Surgery - Please phone her to make a booking on :15pm Twilight Bowls - start at 4:30pm BYO BBQ to follow. Tuesday 16 th 3:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - O Brother, Where Art Thou?' Casual seating, no bookings necessary.

7 4:30pm Square Dancing till 6:00pm in the Table Tennis Room. Wednesday 17 th 9:00am Tracey the Podiatrist in Surgery. Please place names in games room. 10:30am Bus departs for 'The Sound of Music' at the Capitol Theatre, Returning 4:00pm 12:00pm Fruit Market deliveries only between 12 noon & 2:00pm. Refer to week one. 7:00pm Bridge Club meets in the Wollemi Room between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Refer to week one. Thursday 18 th 10:30am Shopping Bus to Hornsby departs and returns at 1:30pm 3:00pm Table Tennis - Come and enjoy the fun! Friday 19 th Saturday 20th Sunday 21 st Monday 22 nd Armchair Travel - In Grange House 'The Warship Vasa' 4:30pm Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge. BYO everything. Everyone welcome. Refer to week one. 9:15am Saturday Bowls - 9:30 start. Please refer to week one. 2:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House Annie - The Musical. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. 7:30am Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting 9:15am Aquarobics - Just arrive at The Grange pool. Refer to week one. 3:00pm Executive Committee Meeting in the main lounge 4:15pm Twilight Bowls start at 4:30pm BYO BBQ to follow. Tuesday 23 rd Wednesday 24 th 7:30am Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting 10:00am Tina Hyman Jewellery Stall 3:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - Princess Bride. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. 4:30pm Square Dancing till 6:00pm in the Table Tennis Room 7:30am Full Gutter Clean Weather Permitting

8 12:00pm Fruit Market deliveries only between 12 noon & 2:00pm. Refer to week one. Thursday 25 th Friday 26 th Saturday 27 th 7:00pm Bridge Club meets in the Wollemi Room between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Refer to week one. 10:30am Shopping Bus to Hornsby departs and returns at 1:30pm 3:00pm Table Tennis Come and enjoy the fun! Happy Hour Evening in The Grange Lower Lounge. BYO everything. Everyone welcome. Refer to week one. 9:15am Saturday Bowls - 9:30 Start. Please refer to week one. 7:30pm Classical Music Evening in Grange House Sunday 28 th 2:00pm Large Screen Movie in Grange House - 'Snows of Kilimanjaro. Casual seating, no bookings necessary. Monday 29 th 9:15am Aquarobics - Just arrive at The Grange pool. Refer to week one. 4:15pm Twilight Bowls starts at 4:30pm BYO BBQ to follow. ADVANCE NOTICES March Wednesday 2 nd April Monday 11 th May Wednesday 18 th August Wednesday 31 st 10:30am Guest Speaker Phil speaks on his Amazing Trip to Antarctica. Please see noticeboard for details. 10:00am Gym Training in the Grange Gym! Please see noticeboard for details. 10:00am Bus departs for theatre Trip to Georgy Girl 1:00pm Matinee Please see noticeboard for details 10:30am Bus departs for Singing in the Rain at the Lyric Theatre 1pm Matinee Please see noticeboard for details

9 HOUSE NOTES DR HAKEWILL SURGERY TIMES EVERY THURSDAY NOW 9:00AM TILL LAST APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (CONTACT CARE OFFICE) NO SATURDAY SURGERY TILL FURTHER NOTICE

10 NEW FRUIT & VEGGIE DELIVERY SYSTEM Doug The Fruiter will no longer be visiting The Grange with his truck for fruit & veggie purchases. He has implemented a system whereby you phone his shop to place your order on each Tuesday for home delivery on Wednesdays between 12 noon and 2:00pm. All orders will be freshly packed & delivered in polystyrene boxes at room temperature. LOTS OF SPECIALS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU PHONE! CALL ON TUESDAYS FOR WEDNESDAY HOME DELIVERY

11 Grange Walkers! Come along & be part of a fun group of Grange Walkers. Generally, on the third Monday of each month. It is best to check your monthly Grange News. ATTENTION PLANT LOVERS! The owners from Unit 20 are giving away pots of Succulents! If you are interested, please contact the Owner. Meet at the fountain at 9:00am, and bring water and lunch. Maintenance Team Have Asked For Your Old Towels! The boys need rags and your old towels would assist. Please call for them or drop around to the Workshop area. Thanking you. DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR OLD GARBAGE BIN? Our Maintenance Department can purchase the correct size bin on your behalf for supply & delivery totalling $17.00 charged to your house account. Please fill in a blue form for your request. GARAGES WANTED! WHY NOT RENT YOUR GRANGE GARAGE? EARN INCOME FROM YOUR UNUSED GRANGE GARAGE If you have an empty garage or substantial space available and are interested in renting it to a fellow Grange owner, please contact Reception to discuss further.

12 GRANGE BOWLERS NEWS Twilight Bowls at 4:15pm 4:30pm will continue until the end of Daylight Saving Time in March BBQ will follow the bowling BYO everything. Saturday bowls at the grange 9:15am for 9:30am start. Novice bowlers most welcome. Coaching & bowls supplied. JOIN US IN GRANGE HOUSE Sing-a-long With visiting pianist Ann Flegg Wednesday 10 th February 2:30PM Names in red folder Afternoon tea

13 PLEASE CONSIDER We are a group of Grange Ladies travel to Mt Colah Primary School each Tuesday morning. We arrive for a 9:30am start (we have a car roster) and leave at 11:00am. For such a short while we help children who have various reading difficulties. We desperately need volunteers. It is not difficult and no special requirements are needed. If you feel you can help, please contact the office.

14 35th Anniversary Book 2017 celebrates 35 years of The Grange Lifestyle Resort and a history of the past fifteen years is being compiled. If you have any interesting anecdotes, photos or memories you would like to submit please send them to our editorial team for consideration. These can be handwritten or typed. Please deliver your contributions by 31 March so we can go to the next stage of planning. TENNIS RACQUETS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS If your friends and family are visiting and wish to have a hit or two, there are tennis racquets available for their use. See the storage cupboard next to the Nurse s office

15 THE GRANGE CROQUET NEWS for 2016 A Happy New Year to all our Croquet players and a very warm welcome to the many new players! Thanks to the big effort by John Fogarty, Lorraine Heffernan and Fay Shakeshaft, our coaches, we now have many new residents playing our wonderful game will be a busy year on the green. Starting on WEDNESDAY the 6 TH OF APRIL during SENIOR S WEEK, along with the bowlers we will be holding our fist GALA DAY. We plan to have a winners/losers competition on that day. Details to come at a later date. On Thursday 14 th of April at 3.30pm we will be holding our AGM to elect a committee for the year and to get some new ideas from our players. Please come along with your plans. Throughout MAY the first of three competitions will be held, THE SEEDED PAIRS. A notice will be posted and a draw made nearer the time. The second GALA DAY of the year will be held on Friday May 27 th.with drinks and nibbles. During the month of JULY the SINGLES will be played followed by the SELECTED PAIRS in SEPTEMBER. Details of these events will be out during the year but maybe the dates can go in the diary. Our LAST event before the lawn is closed in November will be a GALA DAY on FRIDAY the 28 TH.of OCTOBER. And finally our presentation day with the bowlers in early DECEMBER. A busy year ahead. BOOKING OF THE LAWN As stated earlier, we have a large number of new players wishing to book for their games. Many may not know the method of booking and the rules set out. 1. Because of ongoing maintenance by our wonderful staff, bookings cannot be made before 9am and also on the days that the lawn is closed for spraying etc. These days are marked in the booking book. 2. If you wish to play at a particular time your name must be written in the book provided. Only the players with their names booked at a particular time will have use of the lawn. If you book in advance, (as many do), and will not be playing please CANCEL so others can enjoy a game. 3. So that bookings can run smoothly, please make bookings on the hour i.e. 9.00am, 10.00am and so on. This will help solve a problem which now exists. Thank you for your co-operation. Have a great year and looking forward to seeing you on our wonderful green, The Croquet Committee

16 SPECIAL NOTICE! Walter turned 100 on January 7 th 2016 A special message from Shirley: Walter still not out! Walter- you made it! You told us you would, we know you ve been patient but have you been good? We ve enjoyed your company in a very special way and to have you here with us really lightens our day. We re back here again to drink a toast to your health and to thank you for managing to look after yourself. You ve lived life to the full and to have no regrets well for us to come to your party that s as good as it gets. You re generous & kind and we love you to bits and- the title of true gentleman to you really fits. So we give you our love with our special wishes and we won t forget both cheeks need your kisses! The Grange has been your home for so many years with good times & laughter and very few tears. Happy Birthday Walter Walter has been a resident of The Grange for 33 years!

17 PROPERTY SALE UPDATE Prices are still at record highs and enquiry levels are good so if you are contemplating placing your unit on the market please contact Laurelle Lawson on UNIT DESCRIPTION ASKING PRICE Very Affordable Light streams into this bright north facing 2 bedroom freshly painted unit, spacious living and dining room plus separate sunroom, neat and tidy kitchen, internal laundry. Lock up garage 2 minute easy walk to Waitara station and close to shops. Excellent value. New on Market Immaculate, warm and inviting 2 bedroom unit focussed to north sun and light. Freshly painted, brand new carpet, modern kitchen and bathroom, separate sunroom, lock up garage easy walk everywhere. An absolute must to inspect. $450,000 $500,000 We welcome inspections from existing owners Laurelle Lawson Lisa Bilbe ARP Realty at The Grange ARP Realty at The Grange