Certificate of Incorporation Reg. No: A005346IB PO Box 321 Mornington, VIC 3931

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1 Certificate of Incorporation Reg. No: A005346IB PO Box 321 Mornington, VIC 3931 Newsletter No 83 October - November 2018 NEXT MEETING: October 2 nd 2018 at 7.30pm MORNINGTON INFORMATION CENTRE 320 Main St, Mornington Our Guest Speaker for August is Kirsty Hellings, Solicitor, from Marshall, Dent and Wilmoth Lawyers, Mornington on the subject of, Wills and Powers of Attorney COMMITTEE President Donna Atkins Vice President Peter Stevens Secretary Anne Gully Treasurer Jenny Hall Membership Secretary Miriam Madden Activities Coordinator Patricia Bickell Publicity Officer Lorraine Dodd Newsletter Editor Julie Groszek Committee Joan Smith Denise Riley Michael Hall SUPPORT GROUP Club Carer Barb Swift Website Maintenance Denise Riley Guest Speaker Coordinator Dianne Kemp LACVI Delegate Pam Matters Function Coordinator Denise Riley Meet and Greet Des and Bobbi Burton and Liz McKay Catering Denise Riley & Ailsa Hinz Members Meeting Dates: Members meet on the 1 st of every second month at the Mornington Information Centre. Meeting dates for the rest of this year are: 2 nd October and 4 th December 2018 Please wear your name badge when attending functions or meetings. SPONSORS We sincerely acknowledge the assistance of the Office of David Morris MP, for the printing of our Newsletter. This is a very important service and we are most grateful for the support and strong commitment to our Club. Our thanks also go to The Bendigo Bank, Mornington for the very generous contributions towards the postage of our Newsletters. Bendigo Bank is very strong in supporting community groups and we are most appreciative of their sponsorship. Every member should now have received a Vial of Life pack. Please ensure that it is completed with your details and keep it with you whenever you attend an activity. In fact it should be with you at all times to ensure important information is available in the event of an accident. Club Carer: To all our members who have been unwell, I hope you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if you know someone on the sick list. Thank you. Barb Swift.

2 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Thanks to all who have renewed their memberships. Current membership stands at 171 which is comprised of 113 singles and 29 couples. 8 members informed me that they had chosen not to renew and 52 others are still outstanding. If you know anyone who hasn t renewed please give them a reminder as we wouldn t like to lose anyone. Over the past 2 months we have had 7 new members and would like to welcome Pat England, Murray Donovan, Heather Scully, Paula Cody, Dianne Kelly and Pat and Ric Bishop. We have also had 6 enquiries. We hope to see our new members and some of those who have enquired at some of our activities. Miriam Madden, Membership Secretary ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR S REPORT Thank goodness the warmer weather is on the way and hopefully we will see a few familiar faces that have been missing over the winter period. Our night BBQ is starting again with our usual host Judy who will make you welcome. We are participating in Seniors Week with a Lunch at Steeples. This year we are having a Cup Day lunch at the Dava Hotel, so ladies titivate yourselves, have bet on the CUP and who knows you may win a fortune! is a gentle way to keep fit and Anne instructs a class every. The first lesson is free then the cost is $10 per month. Our walking group is a good way get yourself out and about especially in the warmer months- why not give it a try. Patricia Bickell, Activities Co-ordinator. When booking for an activity that includes a meal it is important that you advise the convenor of any special dietary requirements. 2

3 COMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE MORNINGTON LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB CHRISTMAS FUNCTION, 1st December at 6.30pm. This year s Christmas Function will be held at Norwood House Reception Centre, 1198 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza. Come and Celebrate Christmas in Style at this very lovely formal venue. As normal music will be played throughout the evening for those who wish to dance. Cost: $50.00 for Members and $55.00 for Non-Members. See Page 9 for additional details and Booking form. Enquiries can be made by contacting Denise Riley BELEURA BON BON OPERA This year s opera is based on Gilbert and Sullivan s The Mikado. No doubt with the usual energy and comedic touch of the troupe it is sure to be quite a show in the wonderful setting of Beleura House. We currently have only 5 tickets left for the evening session on 7 th December and 7 tickets left for the afternoon performance on 8 th of December. Please contact me if you are interested. The evening performance is $90 and the matinee performance is $65 per concession. Payment is due to me no later than 15 th of October. Call Gaye Langdon or glangdon1@tpg.com.au. CAMPING TRIP 15 th November Monday 19 th November at Watiki Creek Resort near Echuca Activities include table tennis, pool, golf, canoeing, and dogs are welcome. Download Wataki Creek resort. [Resort contact information info@wakiticreekresort.com.au. (03) ] If you have your own tent, van, motorhome, please make your own booking with them. The powered sites are in the park. Unpowered near the retreat or pool. The Wataki Retreat house has been booked which includes a kitchen, spa and 3 bedrooms (1 with bunkbeds). It sleeps a total of 9 people and the cost will be about $160 pp for 4 nights. For booking in retreat contact Bobbi on after 13 October (overseas until 13/10) COFFEE MORNING (First of each month) 3 rd October and 7 th November, 10.00am-11.00am Mornington Library Coffeeshop (within the Mornington Library), Vancouver St, Mornington The Library is very comfortable, lots of room, great tea and coffee, also a range of delicious healthy eats. Parking is easily available at this time of day in the unsealed carpark. Call Pamela Matters on to book. 3

4 LUNCH TIME Sunday 14 th October at 12.30pm. Seniors Week Lunch at Steeples Restaurant, Tyabb Road, This is an extremely popular venue offering great food at reasonable prices, so come along and join in as we celebrate the conclusion of Senior s week. A la Carte meals or Senior s menu available. New and Prospective Members most welcome. Call Denise Riley or Patricia to book Sunday 4 th November 12.30pm, Marina Bar & Bistro, Cnr Mullet St and Skinner Sts, Hastings A pleasant restaurant with a good menu, seniors menu also available. Members who have not yet ventured here, join us, you may be pleasantly surprised. Call Patricia to book. 6 th November at 1.00pm. Melbourne Cup Day Lunch, Dava Hotel, The Esplanade, Come and join in the spirit of the Melbourne Cup. Enjoy lunch and watch the races on the big screens, this venue has TAB facilities for those that would like to have a flutter on this magnificent race day event. Ladies and Gentlemen dress in all of your finery along with your favourite hat and be a part of what promises to be loads of fun. Seniors and A la carte meals available. Join me for a super day. Please Book Early as this day books out well in advance. Call Denise Riley to book.. 23 rd November 12.30pm, 162 Beach Street Frankston Trendy restaurant with a lunch menu available. Usually very popular. Call Patricia to book. HAPPY HOUR 9 th October & 13 th November at 5.30pm. The Dava, The Esplanade, Mt Martha Drinks in the Sports Bar for a get together, followed by dinner in the retaurant. Call Linda Bryant on to book. DAVID MAY S JAZZ AT THE BOWL Sunday 21 st October and 18 th November at 5.30pm, Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston, $12 admission. Please pay at the door. Join Sheila for a great night listening to a different band and singer each month. A two course meal can be purchased for $16 or $14 for main only. Drinks are available at bar prices. Pleasurable listening to fabulous Mainstream Jazz. Call Sheila on to book. DINNER October 6 th, 6.30pm Mornington Golf Club Popular venue with lovely views senior menu available Call Patricia to book 4

5 12 th October and 2 nd November 5.00pm BBQ AT THE BRIARS Come along for a Barbie and a chat. BYO everything. We are in the BBQ area near the information centre. No need to book. Just come along. Call Judy on to book 20 th October at 7.00pm. Fine Dining at Licciardos Bar & Grill 45 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza The Gallery Bar and Grill possess a distinctly London feel, both cool and contemporary in design, once inside its stylish interior. Join us for this fine dining experience for some of the finest food on the Peninsula. Call Denise Riley to book. REGULAR ACTIVITIES WALKING GROUP s at 9.15am. Join a small group of people to start each morning with some leisurely exercise and a chat for an hour or so, followed by a coffee. October walks Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. McClelland Drive, Langwarrin. Meet at the car park. November walks - Hastings, Marina car park Call Michael Hall on or Anne Barnes on TRIVIA at Each at 6.30pm. A variety of Seniors meals are available, or choose from the tasty main menu. has been a very interesting and successful event. It will continue through October and November every night at Rosebud Hotel. We have learnt different things in so many categories. Thank you to everyone who has participated. October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Call Lorraine to book on or (bookings essential) CINEMA EVENING 10 th October and 14 th November at Mornington Cinema The cinema offers a good choice of movies, generally with a pm starting time, followed by coffee and a chat. Tickets are: concession $15.00, LAC members $ Call or text Julie Groszek on from the week before, for movie details. YOGA mornings at at the Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Bring your own mat and limber up with Ann, then join us for coffee afterwards. Cost is $10 per month paid 15 th of each month. Call Ann on 5

6 MIND GAMES Every 1.30pm 4.30pm at Bentons Square Community Centre Keen to exercise your mind but not sure if you want to play Mah-jong? Or would you like to play Cards, Scrabble, or BYO Board Game? There is plenty of room so why not round up some LAC friends and let the games begin. Meet over BYO afternoon tea and share in the fun. Cost $2. Call on. L.A.C. SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS Every -12noon at Mornington Table Tennis Centre, corner of Tyabb & Dunns Road. YOUR FIRST GAME IS FREE!!! Enjoy light exercise in good company. Cost is $6.00 per morning which includes tea or coffee and biscuits, plus a subsidy towards a meal out during the year. Players also need to join the TT Association (annual fee of $45, which allows you to play Mon - Thur as well). Bats and balls are provided. Please wear non-marking footwear. Call Connie Minisi on to let her know you are coming. GOLF s - Tee off at 9.45am A group plays 9 holes every at Mt Martha, except on the first of the month, when play is at alternative courses in the area. We are very lucky to have so many superb courses on the peninsula and this makes for great variety. Please refer to the calendar for locations. First of the month as follows: October 3 rd. NEW TIME tee off Flinders Golf Course, Nice scenic course. You can play 13 holes if desired or just the usual 9. Light lunch afterwards. November 7 th,10 AM tee off, Bembridge Golf Course Nice course with water testing. Try your skill. Call Wendy Shaw on or Anne Barnes SKETCHING FIELD TRIPS 26 th October and 30 th November at 1.30pm Anyone interested in trying your hand at drawing or painting (or photography, perhaps) is invited to come along at 1:30 on the last of each month. Both dates - Meet at the Rotunda in Mornington Park (top of the hill from the pier), Mornington). Donna will be away August, September and October and Ana Greeno has agreed to be convenor for those months. Please contact Ana for confirmation beforehand. As always, bring along art materials, a seat, hat and drinking water. Contact Ana on / ana.greeno@gmail.com An electronic copy of this newsletter is available on the Mornington Life Activities Inc. website at: life.org.au/mornington 6

7 October 2018 EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. McClelland Drive, Michael Walking Group 9.15am 2 October Langwarrin. Meet at the car park. Annual General Mornington Information Centre 7.30pm 2 October Meeting Main Street, Mornington New Time Flinders Golf Course, Bass St Flinders Wendy Shaw Mid-week Golf 3 October 10.54am Melways 262 A Mornington Library Coffeeshop (within the Mornington Pamela Matters Coffee Morning 10.00am 3 October Library), Vancouver St, Mornington Church Hall, corner of Pitt St. and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 4 October 6.30pm 4 October Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 5 October Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 6 October Games Patricia Dinner 6.30pm Mornington Golf Club 6 October Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. McClelland Drive, Michael Walking Group 9.15am 9 October Langwarrin. Meet at the car park. The Dava, Sports Bar Linda Bryant Happy Hour 5.30pm 9 October Esplanade, Mt Martha Anne Barnes Mid-week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised 10 October Julie Groszek Cinema Evening Mornington Cinema, Main Street, Mornington 10 October Church Hall, corner of Pitt St. and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 11 October 11 October Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 12 October Judy BBQ 5.00pm The Briars, Mornington 12 October Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 13 October Games Sunday Seniors Week Lunch at Steeples Restaurant, Denise Lunch October Mornington / Tyabb Road, Mornington Patricia Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. McClelland Drive, Michael Walking Group 9.15am 16 October Langwarrin. Meet at the car park. 17,24&31 October Mid-week Golf 9.45am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Anne Barnes Church Hall, corner of Pitt St. and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 18 October 18 October Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 19 October 20 October 20 October Sunday 21 October 23 & 30 October 25 October 25 October 26 October 26 October 27 October Mah-jong & Mind Games 1.30pm- 4.30pm Bentons Square Community Centre - Bentons Road, Mornington Dinner 7.00pm Licciardos Bar & Grill Denise Riley 45 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston. Sheila Whitson Walking Group 9.15am Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. McClelland Drive, Michael Langwarrin. Meet at the car park. Church Hall, corner of Pitt St. and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton Table Tennis Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Sketching Field Trip 1.30 Ana Rotunda, Mornington Park, Mornington 3.30pm Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - Games 7

8 November 2018 EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT 1 Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton November 1 November Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 2 November Judy BBQ 5.00pm The Briars, Mornington 2 November Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 3 November Games Sunday Marina Bar & Bistro, Cnr Mullet St and Skinner Sts, Patricia Lunch 12.30pm 4 November Hastings Michael Walking Group 9.15am Hastings, Marina car park 6 November Melbourne Cup Day Lunch, Denise Riley Lunch 1.00pm 6 November Dava Hotel.Esplanade, Bembridge Golf Course Wendy Shaw Mid-week Golf 10.00am 7 November 125 Tyabb/tooradin Rd Somerville Mornington Library Coffeeshop (within the Mornington Pamela Matters Coffee Morning 10.00am 7 November Library), Vancouver St, Mornington Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 8 November 8 November Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 9 November Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 10 November Games 13,20&27 November Walking Group 9.15am Hastings, Marina car park Michael The Dava, Sports Bar Linda Bryant Happy Hour 5.30pm 13 November Esplanade, Mt Martha ,21&28 November Mid-week Golf 9.45am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Wendy Shaw Julie Groszek Cinema Evening Mornington Cinema, Main Street, Mornington 14 November Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 15 November Bobbi Burton Camping Trip 4 Days Wakiti creek resort near Echuca 15 Nov Mon November Newsletter Julie Groszek grofam99@yahoo.com 16 November Deadline Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 16 November Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 17 November Games Sunday Sheila Whitson Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston. 18 November Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 22 November 22 November Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 23 November 162 Beach Street Frankston Patricia Lunch November Mah-jong & Mind 1.30pm- Bentons Square Community Centre - 24 November Games Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Ann Sutton 29 November 29 November Every morning at the Table Tennis Centre Connie Minisi Table Tennis 30 November Sketching Field 1.30 Ana Rotunda, Mornington Park, Mornington 30 November Trip 3.30pm

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