March 2017
SUMMARY OF EVENTS MARCH 2017 DATE EVENT HOW TO BOOK KEY Sundays, 5 & 12 March Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27 March & 3 April Monday, 6 March Tuesday, 7 March Tuesday, 7 March Tues 7 March or Thurs 9 March Wednesday, 8 March Saturday, 11 March Hunters Hill Tennis Open Days Ph. 9816 2504 or E: info@huntershilltennisclub.com.au U3A Talks & Short Courses Judy Harris Ph. 0447 194 510 Edible Gardening Workshop & Cooking Demo All Aboard Railway Themed Dining Experience What is Aged Care & How To Access It Tai Chi Class Re rement Living Op ons Grandparents/Children Workshop: ScratchJr Coding Hunter s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400 RHH Community Transport Ph. 9816 5000 North Ryde Community Aid Ph. 9888 3380 Jacque Alway Ph. 9816 2103 or 0409 575 354 Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352 Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352 * * * Monday, 13 March Musical Morning Tea with Sydney Siders Express Barbershop Chorus Saturday, 11 March Sunday, 12 March Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day Hunters Hill Music presents Duo Moller Fra celli Tuesday, 14 March Come & Try Gentle Pace Exercise Class Thursday, 16 March Wednesday, 22 March Travelling Home & Away Medical Tips for Travelling Seniors Morning Tea & Concert Ryde Library Ph: 9952 8352 Club Secretary Ph: 0490 494 965 or huntershillcroquet@gmail.com Hunters Hill Town Hall Tickets at the door. Ph: June 8877 5304 Tania Gamble Ph: 9879 9454 Hunter s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400 * # * * # * Accessible Venues # Hearing Loop available 1
Edible Gardening Workshop & Cooking Demo Have you got a passion for gardening but don t have the time, space or know-how to have your garden thriving? Join well-known horticulturalist and landscape gardening expert, Meredith Kirton, for a gardening session at our reinvigorated community garden site. Beginners to experts are welcome. This will be followed by a nutrition talk and cooking demonstration by RDNS HomeCare. Each participant will be given a free Maggie Beer Foundation cookbook and lunch following the workshops. When: Monday, 6 March, 9.30am 12.30pm Where: Gladesville Rd Community Centre 44 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill Cost: Free. (Meredith Kirton s books will be available for purchase on the day.) Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited. Enquiries: Ph: 9879 9400 or E: gamblet@huntershill.nsw.gov.au (This course has been subsidised by a grant from the NSW Department of Community Services.) Why not join one of the local community gardens for access to local fresh produce. Figtree Park - Contact Christine Hannan Ph: 9817 0101 Boronia Park Uniting Church - Contact Robyn Harvey Ph: 9817 5755 The Habitat - Santa Rosa Park, Ryde - Contact: info@iewf.org FoodFaith 304 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove Contact: info@foodfaith.com.au 2
Hunters Hill Tennis Open Days Play a game of tennis on a real grass court. The Hunters Hill Tennis Club invites all seniors to come along on the first two Sundays in March. The Club welcomes new members and visitors can talk to the players present on the afternoon to enquire how the club operates. Please have a hit, you will need to bring some flat sole shoes. Suitable for persons who have some tennis skills. When : Sunday 5 & Sunday 12 March, 1.00pm-3.00pm Where: 11-13 Woolwich Road, Hunters Hill. Phone: 9816 2504 or Email: info@huntershilltennisclub.com.au U3A - Talks & Short Courses The University of the 3rd Age offers a range of intellectually stimulating information sessions and short courses. It is a friendly atmosphere with no prerequisites or exams. Please join us at one of our upcoming sessions for an interesting discussion and morning tea. Monday, 6 March 10.30am 12.30pm An Accidental Diplomat Monday, 13 March 10.30am 12.30pm Waste Management Where have we come from, where are we going Mondays 20 & 27 March, & 3 April 10.30am 12.30pm Sir Hubert Wilkens Australian Polar Explorer 1888-1958 Where: Fairland Hall, Church St, Hunters Hill Bookings are essential: Judy Harris 0447 194 510 or judyharris2@bigpond.com 3
All Aboard Railway Themed Dining Experience Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport invites eligible residents to participate in this door-to-door social outing. Enjoy a unique railway themed dining experience at the Greenfield Station Bistro Bankstown Sports Club. Come and see a collection of railway memorabilia, complete with authentic railway carriages for dining in, and enjoy a delicious meal from the extensive menu. When: Tuesday, 7 March Cost: Bus $15, Lunch from $20 Bookings: 9816 5000 Bookings essential as limited seats are available. 4
What is Aged Care & How to Access It? The Aged Care sector is significantly changing. How do you know that you or your loved one is getting the most suitable and up to date information and support? Join us for an information session on the supports available to assist you at home and a Q & A session to answer your queries. When: Tuesday, 7 March 6.30pm 8.30pm Where: Ryde Civic Hall 1 Devlin St, Ryde Bookings are essential. Ph: 9888 3380 Transport is available on request from the Hunters Hill/ Gladesville area. Tai Chi Class Gentle body toning exercises to improve the health of your body and mind. Increase your balance and stability, prevent falls, relieve stress and pain, and much more. Free class for all new participants. When: Tuesday, 7 March 9.40am-10.40am or Thursday, 9 March 9.40am-10.40am Where: Hunters Hill Croquet Club, 2 Matthew St (corner Gladesville Rd), Hunters Hill Enquiries: Jacque Alway Ph: 9816 2103, M: 0409 575 354; E: jpalway@gmail.com Australian Academy of Tai Chi: www.livingchi.com.au 5
What s On At The Library Ryde Library When: What: When: What: Cost: Wednesday 8 March 6.30pm 8.00pm Talk Retirement Living Options Monday 13 March, 10.30am-11.30am Musical Morning Tea: Sydney Siders Express Barber shop Chorus Gold coin contribution for morning tea. Gladesville Library When: What: Cost: Saturday 11 March, 10.00am-11.30am Grandparents/Children Workshop: ScratchJr Coding $3.50 per child. Bookings for all Library events are essential. Contact Ph: 9952 8352 or online bookings are available at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/library 6
Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day If you are looking for an easy exercise and good company in pleasant surroundings, come along and try a game of croquet. All are welcome. When: Saturday, 11 March, 10.30am 3.30pm Where: 42 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill (cnr of Matthew St) Enquiries: Club Secretary, Ph. 0490 494 965 or E: huntershillcroquet@gmail.com ipad Course Do you want to make better use of your tablet, smart phone or computer? Learning for Leisure has a Getting Started with your ipad or iphone and a Tech tips course. When: Wednesdays 9.00am 12.00pm Where: Boronia Park Uniting Church 93A Pittwater Rd, Hunters Hill Enquiries: Christine David Ph: 0401 017 459 IT 4 Retirees uses technology to make it easier for you to stay in touch with family, friends and the wider community. Through a personalised service and easy to understand language, you will be able to use the internet and your devices to connect with the people that matter to you. You will be surprised how easy it is! Services include: Computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners & backup devices Windows 10 (including upgrades), Apple Mac and Android Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PPT) Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Skype, blogs Email, the internet, scams & viruses, icloud, brain training, photos, music, movies Travelling with your devices, shopping online, troubleshooting and much more! 7
Hunters Hill Music presents DUO MOLLER-FRATICELLI Praised internationally, this European guitar duo will perform songs from their recently released CD. When: Where: Cost: Contact: Sunday 12 March, 2.30pm Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill $35 (tickets available at the door) 9816 4078 or gillespiehome@gmail.com Come & Try Gentle Pace Exercise Class Gentle Pace offers low complexity movements including seated exercise. Ideal way to tone your muscles and help your body move with ease. What to bring: Wear loose comfortable clothing, exercise shoes and bring water When: Where: Tuesday, 14 March 10.00am-11.00am Uniting Church Hall, 93aPittwater Road, Boronia Park Bookings essential, phone June 8877 5304. Bookings close Friday 10 March. 8
Medical Tips for Travelling Calling all travellers. Whether it is domestic travel or overseas travel you are planning, there are steps you can take before you depart and during your travel to improve your chances of staying well and medically fit throughout. Join Dr Charbel Badr as he guides you through some of the common precautions that can often be overlooked when travelling. When: Thursday, 16 March 12.00pm-1.00pm Where: Hunters Hill Medical Practice Meeting Room 6 Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill Cost: Free Bookings are essential. Phone: 9879 9454 or E: gamblet@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Hunters Hill Historical Society The Society organises talks and outings of an historical nature and also runs the Museum, adjacent to the Town Hall in Alexandra Street. We welcome you to join us for one of our expert speaker sessions in 2017, scheduled as follows: 23 February, 27 April, 31 August (AGM), 26 October. (All held on Thursdays, commencing at 10.30am in the Hunter s Hill Council Chamber.) Enquiries: Ph. 9879 9443 The Hunters Hill Museum is open most weekdays, from 10am- 12 noon at 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. See our website for further details www.huntershillmuseum.org.au 9
Seniors Morning Tea & Concert We welcome all seniors to join us for our annual Morning Tea. Held at the Hunters Hill Town Hall, you will be entertained by musical and dance performers. Delicious high-tea style catering will be provided by local school students. When: Wednesday, 22 March, 10.00am 11.30am Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill Cost: $5.00 per person Bookings are essential for this popular event. Ph: 9879 9400 If you require transport, please discuss when booking. Planning for the Inclusion of People with a Disability Hunter s Hill Council, along with Lane Cove and City of Ryde, would like your input into our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). We want to identify actions which Hunter s Hill Council can undertake to assist people with a disability to participate more fully in community life. If you would like further information about taking part in consultations, interviews or surveys, or if you would like further information about how you can be involved please contact Tania Gamble on Ph. 9879 9454 or Email: gamblet@huntershill.nsw.gov.au 10
Social Activities for Seniors Exercise Classes Gentle Exercise for Seniors 9816 3199 Tai Chi for Seniors 9816 2103 Older Women s Wellness 9817 0101 Healthy Lifestyle 8877 5304 Sporting Clubs and Groups Hunters Hill Club (Bowling) 9817 3324 Hunters Hill Croquet 0490 494 965 Ryde Hunters Hill Walking For Pleasure Group 9006 3700 Table Tennis for Seniors 9879 3707 Hunters Hill Lawn Tennis 9816 2504 Interest Clubs and Groups Gladesville Probus Club 1800 630 488 Hunters Hill Historical Society 9879 9443 Hunters Hill Music Club 9816 4078 Hunters Hill Ladies Probus Club 9428 4270 Hunters Hill Mixed Probus Club 0418 433 855 Hunters Hill Theatre 9879 7765 Learning for Leisure/Mahjong 9817 1854 Moocooboola Computer Club 9879 4588 University of the Third Age 0447 194 510 Hunters Hill Bridge Club 0419 488 701 Mahjong for Beginners 9428 4270 Men s Shed 9817 0101 Seniors Art Class 0419 127 175 Aged Support Services Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services 9817 0101 Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport 9816 5000