Greensborough Branch Newsletter Branch No Incorporation No. A A SEPTEMBER 2016

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1 PRESIDENT S REPORT Dear Members, Thankyou to the Oatens: Thankyou to the Peter & Lorraine who transported all the paraphernalia, newsletters, etc to the August branch meeting. Marlene and I visited the Bendigo NSA branch the previous evening to conduct their AGM and we were concerned we might not make it to our meeting in time the next day. Peter & Lorraine do a excellent job on the Executive and I am so pleased they are renominating again this year. September AGM: As all members of our Executive and Committee have renominated for the 2016/17 year we will not be required to hold elections. I thank all members who have renominated and look forward to another successful year. Donations to our Charities: Cheques of $ each are to be presented at our September meeting to Liscome House, Leith Park (Old Colonists Association of Victoria) and Banksia Palliative Care Service. This money is raised through our monthly raffles and we thank members for their generosity. Yan Yean Reservoir/Whittlesea Courthouse Tour: A lovely sunny day began with a bus trip to Yan Yean Reservoir where we were meet by Ross who gave us a talk about the history of the Reservoir. Morning tea was served in the Caretaker s Cottage which was built in 1853 and provided the group an opportunity to see the many historical and informative displays. We then resumed our journey on the bus to the Whittlesea Courthouse which is the oldest functioning building in the region. The courthouse operated as a Court of Petty Sessions until It is now an Information Centre and run by local volunteers, one of whom provided a talk about the history of the courthouse. Following lunch at the local Bowling Club we stopped off at the Donnybrook Cheese Farm on the way home where many members replenished their cheese stocks. Greensborough Branch Newsletter Branch No Incorporation No. A A SEPTEMBER 2016 Xmas Dinner Dance Tuesday 13 December: Our theme this year is Roaring 20 s / Gangster Every year members come up with fantastic costumes and Marlene & I are looking forward to see what members come up with this year. As per last year, members will be able to book a table or part table and you can start to do this now. This worked well last year and alleviated the rush to get a seat when the venue doors opened. Lists will be provided at the entrance with names and table numbers. Please start putting down your names now with Peter & Lorraine, so that we can plan our tables, catering, decorations, etc. Regards, Bob Goodyear Shush.. quiet please We would appreciate it if members could please refrain from talking when the branch speaker is on stage relating his or her story & experiences. Other people may be interested to hear what is being said. There are ample opportunities to speak with friends prior to and after meeting, also during the break. Page President s Report 1 Management Committee (2015 / 2016) 2 Next Branch Meeting details Get Well Message / Birthday Greetings Branch / Website / Mailing Address Coffee / Lunch / Dinner / Walking Clubs 3 Branch / COBA Activities 4 Hawaii Cruise / RSL Requirements Treasurer s Report 5 Membership Renewals / Samaritan s Purse Golf Club Tallangatta (North East Victoria) Trip 6 Notice Board 7 Advertisers 8 Management Committee Meeting: This meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 September at 2.30 pm - Greensborough RSL. Page 1

2 Management Committee 2015/2016 President/Activities Officer/Zone 121 Chairperson Bob Goodyear Mobile No Vice President/Activities Officer Peter Oaten Treasurer/Social Committee Lorraine Oaten Secretary / Newsletter Editor Marlene Goodyear r.m.goodyear@bigpond.com Publicity & Communications Officer/Branch Meeting Manager David Hewett dfhewett01@bigpond.com Membership Officer/Zone 121 Dep Delegate Ken Pickett Fundraising Officers John Brook Ian Schuck Asst. Membership Officer/Travel Committee Coordinator Marg Wood Speakers Sub-Committee Jim Kindness Bob & Marlene Goodyear, Gaylynn Pinniger Welfare Officer Judy Harvey Door Attendants/Registration Barbara Crosling Anne Schuck Gail Young ********************* Travel Committee: Marg Wood - Coordinator Bob Goodyear, Marlene Goodyear, Lorraine Oaten, Ian Schuck Speakers Gifts & Door Prizes, Coffee Club Coordinator - Gaylynn Pinniger Book Exchange Coordinator - Ken Pickett Craft Books Coordinator - Lois Williams Branch Auditor - Tom Cleary Next Branch Meeting Tuesday 18 October am (doors open at 9.30 am for registration) Speaker: Barry Fry Topic: Lady on the 5 Note To members who are unwell or recuperating, your friends at the Greensborough Branch are thinking of you and send best wishes for a speedy recovery. (If you know of any member who is unwell, please contact our Welfare Officer, Judy Harvey, on Tel: or by judyh43@tpg.com.au Greensborough Branch , Website, Mail Zone Website Greensborough Branch Address: greensboroughnationalseniors@gmail.com Greensborough Branch Website: Mailing Address: Box 838, Macleod Post Office, Macleod 3085 Zone Website: Page 2

3 COFFEE CLUB Wed 5 October am Coopers Café Bar & Restaurant 1191 Plenty Road Bundoora (close to OfficeWorks) (Undercover parking - press 0 in the lift for café) Tel: Coordinator: Gaylynn - Tel: DINNER CLUB Friday 7 October pm Cherry Hill Tavern 195 Reynolds Road Doncaster Tel: Walking Club Walkers meet most Tuesdays at 9.30 am at the Henry Street end of Greensborough Memorial Park (except on Branch meeting days when the group walk on Wednesday). On 1st Tuesday of the month: Meet at Kalparrin (opp. Skateboard rink). On Last Tuesday of the month: Meet at Bottom Car Park, Lower Plenty Hotel, Main Road, Lower Plenty. Confused??? Contact Coordinator: Ken Pickett - Tel: Low Impact Walking Club NOT UP TO HILLS? Walkers meet Tuesdays at 9.30 am at Willinda Park Athletics Track, end of Nell Street, Greensborough (except on Branch meeting days when the group walk on Wednesdays). On the last Tuesday of the month the group meet at 9.30 am at the Lower Car Park, Lower Plenty Hotel for a gentle walk. RSVP: Mon 3 October Garry & Sandra Punch Tel: NOVEMBER DINNER CLUB LUNCH CLUB Thu 13 October noon Cube Cafe 285 Diamond Creek Road Plenty Tel: RSVP: Mon 10 October Heather Hannigan Tel: Saturday 5 November pm The Meadows Greyhound Racing Association 80 Northcorp Blvd Broadmeadows (Mel Ref: Map 7 E9) Cost: $45.00/pp Package incl: 3-course Buffet Dinner. Admission/parking (mention you are with G borough NSA at the Gate), Meadows Racing Guide. Gate open at 6.00 pm. 1st Race approx 7.00 pm. Confirmation & full payment required one week prior to the night, so please make your payment to Bev Sharp at the October Branch meeting. Contact: Bev or John Sharp Tel: Mob: Page 3

4 Branch & COBA Activities Reminder to members: $20.00/pp deposit required when placing your name on an activity list. Wednesday 26 October - Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Valley: Garden entry/talk & morning tea. 2-course Lunch at Terminus Hotel. Visit to Chocolaterie. Optional Wine tasting at Yering Station (additional cost $5.00/pp). Time: 9.30am-4.00 pm. Cost: $49.00/pp. Bus leaves from Greensborough Memorial Park. Payment must be received by the October branch meeting. Wednesday 30 November - Xmas Lunch at William Angliss College Café, 555 Latrobe Street, Melbourne: 3-course Lunch. Own transport. Time: pm. Cost: $35.00/pp. Tuesday 13 December Xmas Branch Dinner Dance: Venue - Greensborough RSL. 3-course Dinner, Entertainment. Theme - Roaring 20s /Gangster. (Optional costume dressing) Time : pm (doors open at 6.00 pm). 28x have booked for our Hawaiian trip departing Melbourne May. The package includes: Return flights with Jetstar. 3 nights pre-cruise staying in a hotel in Waikiki. A tour of Pearl Harbour. 7 nights aboard Pride of America stopping at 4 locations, gratuities & port charges included. 4 nights post-cruise in Waikiki. Breakfasts at the hotel(s) included. Julie at HelloWorld is keeping her eyes open for a better accommodation deal, but at this stage it is too early for hotel specials. It may be that we spend the first 3 days at one hotel and the last 4 at another. Have you all received your documentation from HelloWorld? It is not too late to join us, but as prices change you will need to go directly to HelloWorld in Main Street, Greensborough to make your booking. If you have any queries please contact Marg Wood on / Mobile or marg.wood@shercon.com.au Could all participants check that they have my latest address please. GREENSBOROUGH RSL CLUB REQUIREMENTS We have been advised by RSL management that some people are not signing in at the Reception Desk when attending meetings. Unless you are a member of Greensborough or any other RSL Branch you must fill in the visitors form. Details also need to be filled out clearly. This is a requirement of the RSL and has nothing to do with playing poker machines. We would ask that members cooperate with the RSL in this regard. Page 4

5 TREASURER S REPORT Lorraine Oaten Balance as at 01/08/ , Plus Income Nth East High Country Tour 2, William Angliss Xmas Lunch National Gallery Tour Alowyn Gardens 1, Yan Yean Reserve Grapevine Credits Attendance Raffle Memberships Total: 4, Less Expenditure Dyson Bus - Yan Yean Tour -1, Speakers Gifts/Door Prizes Memberships Part Refund NE tour Tallangatta Motor Inn - NE Tour -13, Total: -15, Balance as at 31/08/ , NOTE FROM OUR TREASURER Members please note: The Greensborough Branch earns Grapevine credits of $3.00 for every person who pays their membership (new or renewal) through the Branch via the Treasurer. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or credit card. Samaritan s Purse Operation Christmas Child Hi members: I am again working for Samaritan s Purse where we collect small gifts to fill shoeboxes that are sent to needy children overseas. We need donations of clothing, toiletries, toys, stationery, etc. Examples are: exercise books, pens, pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, wrapped soap, face washers, toothbrushes, t-shirts, shorts, thongs, sunglasses, all sorts of toys, especially balls. All items should be new. (Note: sweets, breakables, liquids e.g. hand cream, sunscreen, playing/swap cards and anything resembling a gun cannot be sent.) If you wish to fill a box this would be very welcome too the box should be a standard shoe box size so everyone is treated equally. We are also looking for empty shoe boxes. Items can be brought along to Branch meetings until October. If you cannot get to a meeting I can arrange collection from you up until 31 October. I can be contacted on Tel: Thanking you in anticipation. Diane Klein Seeking Golfers (Good & Bad) A group of Greensborough branch members play golf on 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month commencing at 9.00 am at Strathallen Golf Club 100 Main Drive, Bundoora Cost - 9 holes: $16.00/pp for Seniors If you are interested in joining us for a game you would be most welcome For further information - please see Ian Schuck at branch meetings or phone Ian on Page 5

6 Tour North Eastern Victoria Holiday Lakes and High Country Have you recently visited Rutherglen, Yackandandah, Beechworth, Bright, Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley, Dartmouth, Corryong, Mitta Mitta Valley to name a few (not necessarily in that order)? Well 55 members (spread over two groups) from 4 branches did exactly that during August and September and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our home base was Tallangatta Motel and their very comfortable bus took us out each day to places of interest. Our drivers, Warren and Peter, were well informed and showed us areas of the High Country we would not have found on our own. The scenery was magnificent, so green and with snow on distant mountain ranges. A tour to the Murray 2 Power Station, an impressive hydroelectric and irrigation system of the Snowy Mountain Scheme highlighted how water and electricity is dispensed to surrounding areas. Museums which contained old carriages and tools used by farmers demonstrated how hard life was in those early days. The rivers, Hume Weir and Dartmouth Dam (that stores 6 times the water of Sydney Harbour) were nearly full due to recent rains. The motel management (well done Ellen and her staff) provided us with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner each day no need to spend anything! We had tastings at Pfeiffer Winery and Murray Brewery. Lunch & afternoon teas at Yackandadah, Mt Beauty & Beechworth Bakeries and Café Borellas - yum, plus a smorgasbord dinner one evening at the Albury Commercial Club. How pretty is the scenery with the Ovens River in the background I asked for some action shots for the newsletter, so members decided to release their inner child while waiting for our morning cuppa at Porpunkah! Freda tries her hand at saddle making at the Beechworth Carriage Museum Group 1 photo - on the banks of Murray River, Howlong. Unfortunately I didn t have a photo of Group 2 prior to going to print, but may have one for the next newsletter. Page 6

7 NOTICE BOARD Are you planning to visit Thailand? Member, Marg Wood - Tel: , is a regular visitor to Thailand and would be happy to advise you on: The best shopping places. Where to buy tailor-made suits. Pitfalls for tourists. The wonderful, exciting experiences you can have. A must visit is to Kanchanaburi (the Thai Burma railway, the Bridge on the River Kwai, tigers living with monks, elephant rides & beautiful scenery). Do not pre-book a tour from Australia for Kanchanaburi - you can do so much better if you deal directly with a local travel agent. BOOK EXCHANGE & CRAFT BOOK EXCHANGE We operate a Free Book Exchange on Branch Meeting days. We ask only that you return the books to the Branch when you have finished reading them so that other members may have the opportunity to borrow the books. (Tables are set up at the rear of the function room.) Coordinators for this activity are: Ken Pickett Book Exchange Lois Williams Knitting/Craft Patterns Spectacles & Sunglasses Garden Workshop Bunnings Eltham The Fred Hollows Foundation uses second-hand spectacles and sunglasses to improve the sight of people in deprived communities in our Far North & Australian Islands. You can assist by bringing along no-longer-used specs/sunglasses. Cases for specs/sunglasses are also needed. Member, Lorraine Callow, will be happy to collect them at Branch meetings. Members are invited to attend the Bunnings Garden Workshop held in their Eltham store on 1st Thursday of the month at 10am noon. There is free morning tea. The topics are interesting and informative, with guest speakers and everyone has a lot of fun. Bookings are required, for catering purposes - please contact: Helen Philp, Activities Organiser Tel: Anyone for Tennis? If you are interested in playing social tennis in a very relaxed atmosphere on a Monday morning, between 9.30 am 12 noon, please see Glenda Sundstrom (Tel: ) or just turn up (weather permitting) at approx am for a game. The only criteria is that correct tennis shoes must be worn. Cost is $3.00 per morning (incl a cuppa & biscuit). The courts are located at the rear of the Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty (Melways 11D7). Banyule Men s Shed Do you know men with spare time and skills to share? Men who enjoy tinkering with tools or getting their hands dirty in the garden? Well, the Banyule Men s Shed is looking to recruit men to volunteer and be part of the shed. At the shed, you re free to work on your own projects or help others work on community projects. To get involved or find out more: Call or drop in any Monday pm Cnr St Hellier & Edwin Streets, Heidelberg Heights Page 7

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