Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2017

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1 Club Phone President: Patron: Mrs. Keelie Hamilton Belmont Park Pavilion Cnr. Barrabool Rd. & High St. Belmont. PO. Box 1041 Geelong Victoria 3220 Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2017 From the Presidents' desk Christmas is now behind us and we are into March which means it is not far away from Easter. All the Activities have resumed again, with every one very keen to get their mind active again. We currently have a membership of 408 members and thanks to Terry for his efforts in keeping our records of them all up to date. This Year our Biggest Morning Tea to benefit The Cancer Council will be on Wednesday Morning the 24th May. more details later. The floor was re done in December but still has problems, and will have more work next December. As we started a little later this year and things are only just getting going again. This is a good time to remember that without the Conveners, the activities wouldn't exist, so the Committee would like to thank-you one and all for your great work, and wish you all the best for a great year ahead. I would also like to wish all members who haven't been feeling well a speedy recovery. P.S. Membership renewal is due before the next Newsletter comes out end of June. We were lucky to have the Table Tennis Group gather in December. What a fun loving bunch they are too. (Picture from Peter Covolo) 1

2 OFFICE BEARERS President: V-President: Martin Taylor. Secretary: Vacant GENERAL COMMITTEE Les Hannah Harold Dunn Hazel Harrison Membership Secretary Terry Harrison Eileen Roberts Treasurer: David Scarsi Margaret Waugh Convenors Delegate: Lynette Hansen Newsletter/Webmaster: Jim Watts Marlene Talbot CONVENORS & ASSISTANTS Activity Phone Activity CONVENERS DELEGATE FRIDAY WALK & TALK Brenda Henry LUNCH PLUS Joy Leemon Mobile: Sandra Drummond Betty (Medley) Clark ARVO TEA DANCE Val Penfold THINKING SKILLS & MEDITATION Heather Redding MAHJONG BOCCE Les Hannah SOFT TENNIS OCEAN GROVE AREA Jeanette Hollow CARDS David Scarsi SCRABBLE CARAVANNING Peter and Heather Redding Phone TRADING TABLE Margaret Parry CARE Mobile: KEEP FIT AEROBICS ( Low Impact) Margaret Waugh Jill Crilley June Charleston Lynne Foreman CHINA PAINTING TAI CHI CINEMA Jill Jeavons BALYANG PAR 3 Carole Wilson Assistant: David Scarsi DINE OUTS Lynne Hansen TABLE TENNIS GOLF Assistant: EXERCISE PROGRAM Martin Taylor THEATRE GROUP CYCLING Rob Ballard Andrew Broadfoot Sandy Gray Peter Covolo TUE. & WED. WALK & TALK June Charleston RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP please print I wish to renew my membership of Life Activities Club-Geelong Inc. for the Year 2017/18. Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss:... (Given Name) Phone No: ( Family Name) Address: Post Code If all your details are the same as last year, it as not necessary to complete the form; simply place your renewal fee into an envelope marked with your name and forward to the Membership Secretary A completed form, together with the required fee is to be forwarded to the Membership Secretary. Life Activities Club-Geelong Inc. PO Box 1041 GEELONG VIC 3220 Received cheque/money order/cash for $.. Receipt No..Book No... issued /.. /... Signed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

3 NEW MEMBERS Shirley Edwards-Smith Phillip Barling Pauline Battye And in this unseasonal hot weather your health and exercise message during all your LACG activities is to keep up your fluids; yes, water is good. Visitors always welcome to our Thursday and Tuesday classes. Convener: Martin Taylor Geoff James Eva Walker Trevor Ah Hang ACTIVITY GROUP REPORTS BOCCE CARDS Wednesday after Bocce Trophies for the winners of 2016 were presented at a luncheon in the clubroom in December Trophy Winner Highest Ladies Score Card games are up and running again after an extended break over Christmas, numbers are down a little though, takes a while to get back into the groove. Everyone seems to be so busy these days. Welcome to a couple of new players, we hope you enjoy your Wednesday afternoons with us. Best wishes to any members who are not feeling the best. Convener: David Scarsi ARVO TEA DANCE Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm $5.00 entry fee Highest Gents Score Allan Jones Most Improved Player Lorraine Marendez Most Consistent Player Stan Harvey Lowest Ladies Score Doreen Pearson Lowest Gents Score Will Chandler John Wallace Award for the Highest Overall Score Allan Jones Our best wishes to Stephen, our Music man to get well soon and many thanks to Brian for playing great music in his absence. Carole Wilson, Pam Argent, Betty Medley, Paul Peterson, John Carleton The 2017 season is well under way with fine weather and good scores being achieved. Any new member willing to try our great game, just come along any Wednesday morning. Congratulations to Betty and Bryan on their marriage. We wish them health and happiness in their life together. Convener: Les Hannah Encouragement Awards Our Arvo Tea Dance continues to be a great afternoon of dancing, talking, eating and having a wonderful time. Mobile Happy Dancing Convener: Val Penfold CHINA PAINTING (Therapy Class) China Painting has started and it will now be on a Tuesday Morning pm Interested members should come along for a cuppa & bickie to see what goes on Convener: EXERCISE CLASS Club Room Grey Building Cost:- $5.00 Tuesday 1:00 pm & Thursday 1:00 pm Easing in class 11:45 12:45pm Thursdays Welcome to the Summer/Autumn heat wave season. With week-long temperatures near 30 degree s, Autumn 2017 is already one out of the box. For all exercise class members, Mandi runs modified routines on the hotter days, with extra drink breaks in the programme. Lynnette was the happy winner of the Womens Highest Score Bocce for

4 So bring along your pungs, chows and kongs and have some fun with us as you extend your brain capacity. GOLF Balyang Par 3 Golf Course Mondays 9am. Convener: Sandra Drummond ph We played over the Christmas break and had an excellent first quarter for the golfers. Plenty of birdies (the golf kind) with 38 in January and 31 in February. Congratulations go to Will Chandler for his Hole-in-One in January. The course is good and the company great. OCEAN GROVE SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis continues to be a fun day for all our players and we also enjoy the fun we have at our other social gatherings. Convener: Carole Wilson Convener: Jeanette Hollow DINE OUTS Last Wednesday of each month. LUNCH PLUS 2nd. Friday After a very successful first year as your dine out convenor, I hope that we can continue to enjoy the outings, friendships, and good food again in I was not able to get to the first outing at the newly renovated and renamed "The Valley" but understand it was quite a good night with 12 members attending. Thanks to my "fill in". The special Christmas Dineout at Tandoori Cuisine Indian Restaurant in Pakington Street was also a great success, we will keep it on the list of 'Go again" So to events coming up-- Owing to change of circumstances for me, Eileen Roberts has kindly agreed to organize Lunch Plus events for alternate months. Please keep up to date with notices at the clubrooms. April 7th p.m. Lunch at Fyansford Hotel. Contact Eileen May and June to be advised Convener: Joy Leemon Mobile: Wednesday March 29h. at 6:30 pm. Sir Charles Darling Hotel 38 Bellerine Street. RSVP. March 22nd. Wednesday April 26th. at 6:30 pm. CENTRA (Old Carrington Hotel) 131 Yarra Street RSVP April 19th. Wednesday May 31st. at 6:30 pm. Fyansford Hotel 67 Hyland Street Fyansford RSVP May 24th. Convener: Lyn Hansen MAHJONG Tuesday 2:00pm 3:45pm. At Clubhouse We have quite a few new members in training. They have picked up our way of playing very quickly. We each have a booklet to refer to as we play with pictures for those that are more visually inclined. We hope to fill our three tables this year. To remind everyone we start at 2pm on a Tuesday and are packed up by 3.45pm. Everyone lends a hand to leave the hall as we would wish to find it. Dawn Smith was drawn 3 times in a row and offered the last 2 for redraw but was finally convinced to keep 2 4

5 KEEP FIT AEROBICS Low Impact Thursdays 10:00 am Cost: $5.00 Club Room Grey Building All welcome! WANDERERS CARAVAN GROUP I would like to say a Big Thank You to everyone who helped make my first caravan trip as convener such a great success. It was great to be able to get together with such a happy group of campers. I hope we will be able to continue to keep up the happy times together. Thanks to Josie Weedon for putting her hand up to help organise our next trip to Barham. It will be from 7 th.-12th. May The Caravan Park phone is The list is on the noticeboard at the clubrooms. As we hope to go again in October, it may be you have in mind a Caravan Park that will suit our group. If you can let me know either at the club or phone me on we will check it out. An overall fitness class incorporating everyday movements in a simple routine, combining chair or floor work, muscle strength and finishing with a stretch. Convener: Jill Crilly CARE Dear Friends, we are now back into routine for the year, so please let me know of anyone who is not well on the number below. This ensures I get to send a card as I like to keep in touch with all our members. Conveners: Heather and Peter Redding Your Care Convenor. Margaret Convenor: Margaret Waugh SCRABBLE Every Wednesday 12 noon at LAC Rooms Observers Welcome We we have only had a couple of games since last report and are looking for interested people to join us. Beginners are very welcome Best words were:hazel with 54 For JO + JO with J on a Triple and Betty got 63 for SAVE plus QATS with SAVE on a triple The Hamilton Caravan trip included plenty of action including dancing. Convener: Betty (Medley) Clark CINEMA GROUP 3rd. Friday of the Month at Reading Cinema Cinema Group meets on the third Friday of the month. We go to the Reading Cinema at Waurn Ponds for an afternoon session and after the film we go to Panache (next to the cinema) for a cuppa and a chat. On the Wednesday before we go, it is announced at the LAC meeting, which film and the actual time we will meet in the foyer at the cinema. WALK AND TALK From the Club Rooms each Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am As Summer disappears and Autumn is upon us, walking takes on another dimension with all the beautiful colours of nature around us. Thank you once again for all members and their friends who meet regularly to take part in the walk and talk activity. Looking forward to another wonderful year. In January, we had a fun sausage sizzle and some yummy desserts...also celebrated Jim Watts birthday with a huge cake! This was as an alternative to having a Xmas breakup... Convenor: June Charleston Brain Teaser: If you enjoy the latest movies, please join us...we would love to see you there!! A woman and daughter walked into a restruant. A man walked past and both women said Hello Father. How is this possible? Convener:: Jill Jeavons Mobile

6 down from co-ordinating the Saturday morning rides after many, many years. TABLE TENNIS Ballarat Road Table Tennis Centre Mondays 1:0 pm. to 3:00 pm Rob Ballard Co-Conveners: Andrew Broadfoot The group has got off to a hot start for the year, not only because of the hot weather, but because so many players are turning up. This means everyone gets to play against, and with, a wide variety of standards, resulting in some games being very keenly contested. It is fascinating to see how many of us are improving as a result. TRADING TABLE I would like to thank everyone for a fantastic start to We have had a really good response to what has been brought in. As soon as it comes in, it goes out, which is FANTASTIC. Thanks again Margaret, Val and Lorraine. But the biggest factor is that we all have fun. Some great shots are celebrated with loud hoots and some hollering has been heard too. Lots of laughs and very relaxed atmosphere so make sure you don't miss out and do join in the fun 1-3pm Mondays at the Geelong Table Tennis centre - Church St Geelong West. Bats and balls provided. Convener: Marg Parry FRIDAY WALK AND TALK 9:15 am. at Balyang Sanctuary car park near the facilities block. Oh and just to confirm - our hosts have had to increase fees so it is $6 for two hours of great companionship in a world class facility whilst getting our arms and legs moving Come join a great group of people for a healthy walk at whatever distance suits you and non-stop talking and coffee Convener: Sandy Gray Assistant : Peter Covolo Convener: Brenda Henry if you get lost. ph TAI CHI Tuesdays 10:30 11:30 am at L.A.C. Club Rooms COST: $3.00 It's lovely to have Watson back again teaching us all the wonderful art of Tai Chi. He always has a smile on his face and makes new members feel at ease. Even though the weather may be very warm, we just pop the fans on and all is okay. Looking forward to another great year. Convener: June Charleston L.A.C. PEDALLERS The LACG Cycling Group continues to enjoy good cycling. Members have been actively participating in the weekly Thursday and Saturday morning rides with numbers often over the 20 mark. The out-of-town Tuesday's rides have also been very popular, particularly the round the bay ride from Port Melbourne and the Capital Trail ride along the Yarra. Some of the Tuesday rides have had to be cancelled due to extreme heat but most riders took advantage of a smaller alternate ride on those days. The Easy Riders have also been very active on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The group would like to thank retiring co-coordinators Tony Minchin, Ian Keith and Peter Rogers, with a special thank you and well done to Bill Lafranci who has stepped It looked like true love when "Rudolf" showed up at Brendas' Friday walk Xmas picnic When my boss asked me who is the stupid one, me or him? I told him everyone knows he doesn't hire stupid people. 6

7 THINKING SKILLS & MEDITATION Our annual fundraiser for Cancer research and support activities will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 10 AM. We will have a variety of goods for sale and a big raffle. Items suitable for the raffle, fancy goods, craft, plants and cakes would be appreciated. The trading table for pre-loved goods also. We thank you for your previous generosity and look forward to another successful event. A small plate for morning tea and a gold coin entry fee on the day. I have not got any dates yet for meditation, as it is hard to get six weeks that either myself or Shirley can commit to. (Don't we have busy lives as we get older). So stay tuned for now, and keep an eye on the noticeboard. Harmony brings us inner piece Convenor: Heather Redding Brainteaser Answer: The man was a Priest THEATRE I was very disappointed with my last attempt to organise an outing to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as so far no one has put their name down or rang me. On reflection however, it is becoming clear to me that the change in GPAC requirements for Group Bookings, ie the money a month in advance is quite a show stopper. When this is combined with my requiring a scarce wheel chair space and the timing involved before members commit, it is probably true Theatre Activity needs a different plan, possibly like Cinema. This would involve a show to be nominated and members make their own arrangements to be there from a list on the board. Unfortunately this would also need frequent discussion requiring regular attendance on Wednesday which I am not able to do. Therefore I would like to handover this activity to another member who loves theatre like I do. Convener: Lynne Foreman Thank you Hazel Harrison convener A police officer jumps into his squad car and calls the station. "I have an interesting case here" he says. 'A woman shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped." "Have you arrested her?" asks the sergeant. "No, not yet. The floor's still wet LACG Friday Walk Location and sections which can be added together 7

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB-GEELONG Inc. st. as at 21 Mar Every Monday Venue: Belmont Park Pavilion (Grey Building) below James Harrison Bridge Please keep this sheet as a handy reference Soft Tennis Ocean Grove in the afternoon Table Tennis 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm At the Table Tennis Centre, 84 Church St. West Geelong, opposite the Sale Yards Hotel. Cost $6.00 Golf Every Tuesday Walk & Talk Cycling Pedallers Cycling (Easy Ride) Cycling Pedallers China Painting Tai Chi Thinking skills & Meditation Exercise Class Mahjong Every Wednesday Walk & Talk Balyang Par 3 Golf Course 9am. 9 am from the LACG Club Rooms Out of Town (Contact convenor for start location and time). 9:30 am ( First Tuesday from Rippleside rest from LACG Clubrooms) Alternative shorter Tuesday ride (Contact convenor), or spontaneous local ride departs 9.30am from LACG Clubrooms. 09:30am till12:30pm Check with Lynette Cost $ :30 to 11:30 am Cost $3.00 Tuesdays 11:45 to 12:45 as notices indicate LACG Club Rooms 1:00 to 2:00 pm In Club Rooms 2:00 to 3:45 pm Cost: $5.00 9:00 am from the LACG Club Rooms Presidents Announcements Approx. 10:30 am after a walk and a cuppa. Bocce 11:00 am until lunch at LACG Club Rooms Cards After Bocce at the Club Rooms Scrabble Third Wednesday Last Wednesday BBQ or BYO Lunch Dine Out LACG Club Rooms 12 noon start After Bocce at the Club Rooms Watch the notice board for selected venues starting next year. Each Thursday Cycling Pedallers Cycling (Easy Ride) Keep Fit Aerobics Exercise Class Exercise Class Arvo Tea Dance Every Friday Walk & Talk Leaves from Car Park in Balyang Sanctuary near Facilities block at 9:15 am 2nd Friday Lunch Plus For times and venues watch notice boards and s and Website Third Friday Every Saturday Cinema Group Local ride departs 9.30am from LACG Clubrooms. 9:30 am ( First Thursday from Rippleside rest from LACG Clubrooms) 10:00 am LACG Club Rooms Cost: $ :45 am 12:45 pm at LACG Club Rooms easing in. 1:00 2:00 pm at LACG Club Rooms Cost: $5.00 2:30 to 4:30 pm at LACG Club Rooms Cost: $5.00 Afternoon Session. Details advised in notices as above Cycling Pedallers Local ride departs 9.30am from LACG Clubrooms. Cycling (Easy Ride) 9:30 am ( from LACG Clubrooms) We also have a Caravan Club, which, at various times throughout the year, has memorable and well attended trips. Theatre groups attend a variety of performances at various locations when operating. ALL OF THESE EVENTS ENABLE YOU TO MEET AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS SO PLEASE PARTICIPATE TO YOUR HEART S CONTENT 8