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UPCOMING FEE CHANGES

The above fee increases are necessary for Balwyn Evergreen to cover costs and to continue to provide the programs and services listed.

Note: Can you make sure you do not park over residents’ driveways

FEES & CHARGES 2019-20 Fees effective 1/10/19

Social Programs

BEC Membership Fees 35.00

Lunch 17.00

Concert - Club 12.00

Lunch & Concert Bundle 27.00

Art Classes 25.00

Podiatry Members 50.00

Podiatry Non - Member 60.00

CHSP Social Support - Group

Lunch 17.00

PAG Fees 10.00

Senior Divas 12.00

Social Support - Individual

Accompanied Appointments 43.00 per hr (minimum of 2 hours)

Exercise

Fee - member 13.00

Fee non-member 15.00

Gym Fee - member 15.00

Gym – non-member 17.00

Gym - prepayment 12 sessions $145

Transport

Local pickup within zone [2 way] 15.00

Local pickup outside zone [2 way] 22.00

Monday shopping bus 15.00

Bus Outings 20.00

NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2019

Balwyn Evergreen Centre 45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn, Victoria, 3103

Ph: (03) 9836 9681 Fax: (03) 9836 8259

Email: [email protected] Website: www.balwynevergreen.org.au

Balwyn Evergreen Centre

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Evergreen Events

Accompanied Appointments/Shopping

We can help you access:

• medical appointments

• social events and activities • shopping.

Whether it is for one-off events, or a regular activity, we can provide a worker to drive/accompany you to engage in the community.

Help with personal or home care services

We provide access to personal services including:

• bathing

• cooking

• showering

• personal hygiene and grooming

• dressing

• cleaning

Light home and garden care On top of mowing, cleaning gutters or trimming hedges, our gardeners will be able to assist with light home maintenance, including tasks such as:

• Window cleaning

• Replacing tap washers

• Replacing smoke alarm batteries

• Connecting sprinkler systems

• Any other small home repairs

If interested, please call Brenda on 9836 9681

Cabinet Donations

I know many like to rummage through the cabinet for a bargain, but we need some more stock! If you have anything to donate, please bring it in or if you need it picked up, give us a call on 9836 9681.

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Upcoming Events

THE SENIOR DIVAS A Ladies only group is held on Thursday fortnightly from 11.00am to 2.00pm

August Meetings are on 8th and 22nd August 2019. Lunch included

The Ladies discuss and participate in:

Women’s Issues Outings Healthcare

Craft Guest Speakers And more

Please contact Brenda Dennis on 9836 9681 or [email protected] for further information

PELVIC FLOOR AND PROSTATE HEALTH WORKSHOPS

Balwyn Evergreen Centre will be running a Pelvic Floor and Prostate Health Workshop for women and men over two sessions in September.

Session 1 – Tuesday 10th September 12:15pm – 1:15pm

An hour-long presentation by the Continence Foundation of Victoria on how to prevent, improve or manage bladder and bowel health.

Session 2 – Tuesday 17th September 12:15pm – 1:15pm

Balwyn Evergreen Centre trainer Simone will lead an hour-long session of Pelvic Floor (Safe Exercises) for both men and women. Participants will also be provided with resources for use at home.

Where: Balwyn Evergreen Centre: 45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn

RSVP by 20th August Cost: $10 for the two sessions

Afternoon Tea provided For more information, please call 9836 9681 or email: [email protected] or

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Senior’s Activities

Hairdresser

On Wednesdays, we have our wonderful hairdresser, Annette, at Balwyn Evergreen Centre to cut hair for a competitive price.

This month’s date: August 14th

Call 9836 9681 for an appointment

Yearly Subscriptions

$35.00 per annum pro rata

Membership benefits include reduced fees on most activities

including all exercise classes.

Balwyn Historical Society

Thursday 8th August 2019 – 8pm Speaker: Dr Helen Doyle

Where: Balwyn Evergreen Centre -45 Talbot

Avenue, Balwyn

Evergreen Podiatry Every Friday we have a Podiatrist available at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. To make a booking please call the

office on 9836 9681.

*Discounted rates for members*

There is a $20.00 fee for failure to notify us if you do not turn up for an appointment.

VHS to DVD Service

Save your precious memories by converting your old VHS tapes into DVDs. Bring in your tapes so we can begin converting to DVD and onto a USB stick. Please enquire at Reception or contact Brenda on 9836 9681.

A fee applies for this service.

Shopping Bus

Need help getting to and from the Supermarket?

A shopping bus runs on Monday with pickups starting at 9:00am. You will be taken to Balwyn Woolworths before being collected and taken

home.

The cost is $12.00 and you will need to contact Brenda on 9836 9681 to see if you are eligible for

this service.

‘Telling Tales’ Reminiscence Circle

Older residents of Boroondara are invited to share their memories and to help preserve these unique stories of

the City of Boroondara in this exciting arts initiative.

The theme of this program is the ‘Stages of Life’ from childhood to retirement and you will be requested to bring any memorabilia from those stages of your life.

Your involvement:

• Reminiscence Circle – Sat 24 August 2019 1pm – 4pm. Your stories will be recorded by oral historian Dr Vivienne Nicholson.

• Rehearsal: Sat 28th September 2019 1pm – 4pm

• Theatrical Presentation: Sat 12 Oct 2019 1pm – 4pm

All above meetings are held at the Kew Court House,

188 High Street KEW.

If interested, please contact Brenda on 9836 9681.

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STRENGTH EXERCISE GROUP TRAINING

FOR MEN & WOMEN

Led by Qualified Personal Trainers specialised in older adults

Sessions are:

• Ideal for post rehab clients • Designed to cater for a variety of ages and fitness levels

• Refreshments after classes.

• Fun and social interaction is encouraged

• Suitable for all fitness levels and ages 50 to 95+

Cost: $15.00 per one-hour session

Cheaper rates apply for members (Membership costs only $35 p.a)

Where: Evergreen Centre, 45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn

Please call Trisha/Brenda on 9836 9681 for any enquiries

Senior’s Activities

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Our Monday outings are for the more adventurous who are looking for a more interactive and active experience

compared to our other outings. These outings are designed for the more physically able and usually includes

walking. If you have any questions, please call Brenda or Elise on 9836 9681.

Date Outings: Starts 10:00am unless specified

26th August

EARLY START

9.00AM WALKING

INVOLVED

YARRA VALLEY GATEWAY ESTATE: COLDSTREAM Go behind the scenes at Gateway Estate on a tour of the greenhouses. You’ll get

to see the capsicum plants up close and hear about their eco approach to growing. The tour finishes with a tasting platter including relishes, jam, cheeses and seasonal produce plus our strawberry Port and Liqueur. Lunch at café on

site.

Transport $18.00

Choose own lunch

Date Outings: Starts 10:00am unless specified

1st August Transport $18.00 Own meal choice

EARLY START 9.00AM, MAGPIE & STUMP HOTEL, WANDONG, LONGER DAY TRIP The original Wandong Hotel was built to accommodate the needs of railway and sawmill workers in the late 1800's. Today, the Magpie & Stump Hotel is a modern and dynamic hotel with a relaxed and friendly "old style" feel.

15th August Transport $18.00 Tour $8.00 Own meal choice WALKING INVOLVED WITH OUTING

EARLY START 9.00AM, MONT DE LANCEY, WANDIN NORTH Enjoy a guided tour of this historic 1880’s homestead and property including

beautiful gardens, historic timber slab kitchen, 1920’s St Mary’s chapel, blacksmiths shop and vintage engine shed. The extensive museum showcases vintage clothes, radios, tools, kitchen appliances, old photos, plus much, much

more. Lunch is on-site at Monty’s Tearoom.

29th August Transport $18.00 Seniors meal available

WESBURN: WARBURTON HOTEL One of the oldest in the area, the Warburton Hotel is said to have started life in

1863 at a site in Old Warburton and was moved to Wesburn in 1885. In days gone by it has been known as Buller’s Hotel, and in recent decades the Sam Knott Hotel.

The locals know it as ‘The West’ and the owners have worked hard to return the pub to its original glory and felt it fitting to return its original and longest serving

name.

Monday Outings - Monthly August 2019

Evergreen Explorers - Fortnightly August 2019

If you have any questions or want to make a booking, please call Brenda or Elise on 9836 9681.

Alan Patching in front of his Glider at the Aviation Museum in Moorabbin

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Date Outings Start 10:00 am unless specified

6th August

Transport - $18.00

Seniors menu

Outing 1: CLUB OFFICER LAKEVIEW BISTRO, OFFICER

Club Officer nestled between Officer and Lakeside in Pakenham, is a spacious and

modern new facility facing a beautiful lake. The new venue offers an excellent menu

including options for seniors.

6th August

EARLY START

9.30AM

Transport - $18.00

Tour: $8.50 @ 11AM

Choose own meal

Outing 2: CHINESE MUSEUM, MELBOURNE CBD, WALKING

INVOLVED

Explore Chinese Australian history and culture and with the help of the friendly

guide you'll get to recreate life on the goldfields in the 1850s, discover three

generations of Melbourne's processional dragons and learn about the diverse

histories of Chinese migrants. Lunch at Chinese restaurant in Hawthorn.

13th August

EARLY START

9.30AM

Transport - $18.00

Seniors Menu:

2crs-$16; 3crs-$19

Outing 1: VICTORIAN TAVERN, GISBORNE

The Victorian Tavern is part of the Castello’s hotel chain and is renowned in the area

as a contemporary establishment with a reputation for good food. It has a lovely

Seniors Menu or the option of 20% off standard main meals options.

13th August

Transport - $18.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: MOSAIC RESTAURANT, ALTONA

Located in the western bayside suburb of Altona, Mosaic Restaurant offers you

Mediterranean cuisine with a modern Australian influence. Enjoy a delicious meal

from the fantastic Lunch Special a la carte menu from $14-$18.

20th August

Transport - $18.00

Seniors menu - $15.00

Outing 1: SANDRINGHAM HOTEL, SANDRINGHAM

The Sandringham Hotel, affectionately known at ‘The Sandy’ is located across the

road from the picturesque Sandringham Beach offering spectacular views of Port

Phillip Bay along with all the comforts of your local hotel.

20th August

EARLY START

9.00AM

Transport - $18.00

Choose own meal

Tour - $8.00 @ 10.30AM

Outing 2: ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, CARLTON, WALKING

INVOLVED

Enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully restored Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton

Gardens to discover the history of what has recently become Australia’s first World

Heritage Listed building. Lunch at Ivanhoe Hotel in Ivanhoe.

27th August

EARLY START

9.00AM

Transport - $18.00

Seniors Menu - $10.90

Outing 1: DROUIN FAMILY HOTEL, DROUIN, LONGER DAY TRIP

We’ve got a long drive to West Gippsland today for lunch at The Drouin Family

Hotel which has been operating since the early 1900s. They are passionate about

providing the best service to their customers and have a bargain seniors menu, with

soup and/or dessert available for an extra $5 each.

27th August

Transport - $18.00

Choose own meal

Outing 2: THE AUSTEN TEA ROOM, ESSENDON

Enjoy a quintessential English lunch from the Jane Austen themed menu in this old-

world building with quaint stylish rooms.

Tuesday Outings - Weekly August 2019

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This program provides a day of interesting and varied activities for the frailer members of our Community. Morning tea and lunch are served. The program runs from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the Evergreen Centre on Thursdays and Fridays.

Activities include exercises, music, cognitive and physical games and more. If you are interested in knowing more, please ring Brenda on 9836 9681 or [email protected]

Date Activities for Thursday

1st August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Hooray for Hollywood AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Lots of fun games and activities all to do with your favourite movie stars and the movies you grew up with.

8th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Fun in the Sun AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Today we dream of warmer days and sunny locations in today’s activities with lots of fun activities.

15th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Bon Voyage AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Let’s discover places we may have been or would like to go to as we travel around the world in today’s activities.

22nd August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Over the rainbow/Father’s Day mugs AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Today we are painting some mugs for Father’s Day and relive our favourite musicals!

29th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Board Games and Puzzles AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Today we are using our brains by playing fun board games and brainteasers.

Date Activities for Friday

2nd August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Hawaiian Luau AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Let’s armchair travel to the beautiful islands of Hawaii and discover this amazing location and its culture.!!

9th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program That’s entertainment! AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Today’s program is all about the great classic entertainers you love. Lots of great games and activities remembering the great stars you grew up with.

16th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program The good ol’ days AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Let’s reminisce about the days while you were growing up and the differences back then to now. Lots of great stories to be remember and be told!

23rd August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Four Seasons/Father’s Day Mugs AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Lots of great fun activities all to do with the changing of the seasons and also painting of mugs for Father’s Day.

30th August 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm

Program Board Games and Puzzles AM: Morning tea and Exercises PM: Today we are using our brains by playing fun board games and brainteasers.

Active Living Program August 2019

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Upcoming Events

Creative Art and Craft Class

Our creative program which runs every Wednesday will help unleash the artist within you and is led by an experienced teacher. We offer a variety of mediums and are open to all forms of

artistic expressions. Please come in and have a look.

• Time: Wednesday 1pm—3pm.

• Where: 45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn. Transport available. Please contact Brenda Dennis on 9836 9681 or [email protected] for

further information

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FOOD SWAP AT BALWYN EVERGREEN

Swap/Trade or Buy

11:00-12:00 Wednesday 14th August

Have a little extra produce in your garden?

Some leftover seeds or plant cuttings?

A favourite recipe or a pot of preserves?

Bring them in and swap/trade or buy!

Join in and have a chat at our next Food Swap.

Date Activities Special Afternoon Events

7th August 2019

10:15am: Gentle Exercise Classes 10:15am: Mid Strength Exercise Classes 12:00pm: Community Lunch 12:00pm – 3:00pm: Art Therapy Classes 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Arts & Crafts Classes

➢ 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Concert: Cindy Cindy is back to sing the classics so please come along.

14th August 2019


➢ 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Concert: Sing Australia Sing Australia are coming back with their choir to enchant us with their beautiful renditions.

21st August 2019


➢ 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Concert: Phoebe Deklerk Phoebe is new however her beautiful voice will sure to entertain.

28th August 2019 10:15am: Gentle Exercise Classes 10:15am: Mid Strength Exercise Classes 12:00pm: Community Lunch 12:00pm – 3:00pm: Art Therapy Classes 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Arts & Crafts Classes

➢ 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Concert: Victoria Victoria is back with her stunning classically trained voice. She is a favourite.

Evergreen Wednesday Program -

December/January 2018

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What’s Happening August 2019

Our gym and exercises this year are going particularly strong. We also have our art classes as well on Wednesday. If interested, please contact Brenda or Trisha on 9836 9681.

Evergreen Community Lunch

On Wednesday, there is a community lunch at Evergreen as well as special lunches or BBQ's during the year.

There is a concert in the afternoon followed by afternoon tea.

If that doesn't appeal to you, in the morning there is also an exercise session followed by morning tea.

We also have art groups running in the afternoon as well! Lots to do on Wednesday!

For more information, please call Brenda on 9836 9681.

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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00am Shopping bus Bridge Podiatry (until 3:30pm)

9:30am 9:15am Zumba Gold

Strength Exercise Group

▪ Men’s Exercise Group

▪ Movement to Music

10:00am Tuesday Ramblers Bus Trip

▪ Hairdressing – 14th August (Every 6 weeks until 3pm)

▪ 10:15am Strength & Gentle Exercise Classes

▪ Evergreen Explorers (fortnightly)

▪ Walking Group

Tai Chi for Balance

10:30am Exercise to Music

Gym Circuit Class

▪ Active Living Program

Active Living Program

11:00am • Gym Circuit Class

• Strength Exercise Class

▪ Ladies’ Circuit Gym (Shapeshifters)

▪ Senior Divas (8th and 22nd August)

Gentle Exercise Group

11:30am 11.45am Strength & Balance Class

12:00pm 12:15pm No Falls

▪ Evergreen Club Lunch

▪ Art Lessons /Craft (until 3pm)

12:30pm

1:00pm ▪ Craft/Art

1:30pm 1:45pm Strength Exercise Class

Evergreen Club Concert/Activity

What’s Happening August 2019

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