BALLARAT LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Inc. (Member of the Life Planning Foundation of Australia Inc.) Inc. No: A0052468J NEWSLETTER January, February, March 2017 Volume 65 Correspondence to: - P.O. Box 1090, Bakery Hill 3354 President: Lorna Rogers Phone: 5338 2737 Vice President: John Darroch Phone: 0439 083 255 Secretary: Ravinder Dhillon Phone: 0428 558 861 Treasurer: Margaret Cottell Phone: 0419 252 261 Membership: Jean Colligan Phone: 0411 956 407 Newsletter: Jean Colligan Phone: 0411 956 407 Email: jeancoll@live.com.au OUR MISSION The mission of our Club is to promote regular participation in one or more groups. Help co-ordinate a group, create new interest groups or just spread the word, encouraging new members. CONVENORS ACTIVITY CONVENOR PHONE Breakfast Get Together Miriam 5333 5151 Carer Beth 5332 2241 Cinema Group Jan F. 5331 5315 Coffee & Tea Mornings Lorna 5338 2737 Escapees Alison 5342 9889 Friday Lunch Veronica 5346 1246 Ramblers Walking Group Saturday Dining Out Group Strollers Walking Group Carol Libby Jan Bev Elva Margaret John 5334 2293 5334 6881 5331 5315 5341 3272 5336 1014 5331 3124 0439 083 255
Presidents Report Lorna 5338 2737 As another great year in the life of LAC Ballarat draws to a close I find it is always noteworthy to look back on the success of the year. The Ramblers and Strollers have enjoyed a number of local walks and a great variety of trips to Melbourne. Starting with a coffee at "The Age Building" before we launch into our walks. There have been some interesting walks one ending with a number of members knee deep in water after one of Melbourne's unexpected downpours. Unfortunately I don't think any photos were taken. There has also been a visit from a police car. There was no bad behaviour a policeman just happened to recognise his mother and stopped by for a chat. A photo shoot would have been great for our newsletter. The Escapees have also proved popular for day trips. They have added to our variety of outings to be enjoyed. Thank you to all our convenors for their tireless efforts in organising other areas of our calendar. I wish all members a very happy Christmas. I hope 2017 is a healthy and happy year for all. Lorna Breakfast Get-Together Miriam 5333 5151 Everyone is welcome to join us at Breakfast & start your day with friends from 9:00am onwards Saturday, 18 th February - THE JAVA LOUNGE 54 Lydiard Street, Ballarat. Saturday, 18 th March ESPRESSO DISTRICT 2/1172 Main Road, opposite IGA Mount Clear. Hope to see you there. Thanks Miriam. (Please note there is no breakfast in January.)
Cinema Group Jan F. Hi Everyone, If you would like a night out at the Cinema, join us on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month. We meet in the Regent Theatre foyer aproximately 15 mins prior to the commencement of the film, and would love you to join us. We finish the night off with coffee and a chat. Please ring me for information about the film and starting time. Movie dates are as follows: January 10th February 14th March 14th Hope to see you there. Jan Feltham. Phone 5331 5315. Friday Lunch Veronica 5346 1246 Come along and join Veronica for a lovely lunch at the BALLARAT GOLF CLUB, 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat on the last Friday of the month from 12 noon. While you enjoy a meal & the lovely suroundings of the Golf Course catch up with other members of our group. January 27th February 24th March 31 st Our Newsletter is printed by 510 Howitt Street, Ballarat
ClubCarer Beth 5332 2241 If you know that any of our friends are in hospital/experiencing illness or confinement and would appreciate a call or visit I would love to hear from you. Thanks Beth Morning Tea Lorna 5338 2737 We will meet at the following venues from 10:00am onwards Tuesday, 17 th January LAKE VIEW HOTEL 22 Wendouree Parade, Wendouree Tuesday, 21 st February PIPERS BY THE LAKE 403 Wendouree Parade, Wendouree Tuesday, 21 st March SUCH N SUCH 811 Sturt Street, Ballarat (Next to McDonalds) All members who enjoy a friendly chat over coffee and cake are very welcome to join us.
Saturday Dine Out Group Bev 5341 3272 Elva 5336 1014 Join Bev & Elva at the following venues for Dinner:- Saturday 11 February BALLARAT GOLF CLUB Sturt Street, Ballarat Saturday 18 th March RED LION HOTEL Main Road, Ballarat (Please note there is no dine-out in January.) We would love to see a few more members come along to join in the great social nights. 6:30 Start PLEASE PHONE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND Escapees On Friday, November 18 th, 14 Escapees travelled to Melbourne for our zoo excursion. Despite a faulty train delaying our departure by 40 minutes, we experienced a delightful day. The animals were entertaining, providing amusement for all. It was obvious that they were well cared for. The general environment was pleasant which added to our enjoyment. As usual the company was A1 but next time perhaps a picnic lunch!! Monica.
Escapees Alison 5342 9889 We plan to start 2017 with one planned activity each three months, but still the option of an extra being thrown in every now and then. On Friday 17 February it is hoped to run a tour to the Channel 7 studios which are at Docklands in Melbourne. The tour commences at 10.30 am, and goes for approximately 45 minutes. The tour is free, for a maximum of 25 people. It is expected that we will travel on the 8.04 train from Wendouree. If you would like to go, please contact Margaret and Brian Gavan, after 22 January on bmgavan3@bigpond.com or 0408 334 926. As the date cannot be finalised until 1 February, and you would like to take part, please contact Brian and Margaret before then. If the date needs to be altered, Brian can then get back to you with a new date. There will be the long awaited tour of the Theatres and Exhibition spaces at the Arts Centre Melbourne on 2 June. The tour commences at 11 am, with the cost $20, including morning tea, and a maximum of 20. If you are interested please contact Margaret Noonan between 1 and 31 March. Payment needs to be made when you give Margaret your name. Further details will be provided once names and money is in. The next meeting of the Escapees group (all welcome, especially if you have an idea or two), on Friday 3 March at the Olive Grove at 2.30 pm. Possibly in their back room again. Looking forward to the 2017 escapes! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * JOHNSON COLLECTION TRIP Escapee's enjoyed a great day on Friday 14th October going to Melbourne to the Johnson Collection held in a private home in East Melbourne. After a cuppa at the Age Building we caught a tram to the top of Collins St, the weather was in our favour so we walked through the Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens to the Ploughman Inn where we were picked up by bus and taken to the Johnson Collection. We were treated to a cuppa and biscuit then divided into 3 smaller groups and taken through with volunteer guides explaining what each room represented ending in the shop. Some of the comments Didn't know what to expect? Great, Interesting,Wonderful.
Strollers Walking Group John 0439 083 255 Margaret H 0407 313 124 Walks commence at 9:30am with Exception for early starts for Melbourne. If unable to walk, but would like to meet for coffee, please call John on 0439 083 255 or Margaret on 0407 313 124. If unable to go to Melbourne on the day organised but would like to walk on that day, meet at Llanberris at 9.30am. DATE Thursday 5 th, 12th, 19 th, & 26 th January Thursday 2 nd February Thursday 9 th February Thursday 16 th February Thursday 23 rd February Thursday 2 nd March Thursday 9 th March Thursday 16 th March Thursday 23 rd March Thursday 30 th March VENUE Meet at PIPERS ON THE LAKE, Lake Wendouree. Coffee afterwards. LYDIARD ST NORTH CIRCUIT. Meet at Cemetery, Norman Street. Coffee afterwards at Goves. RACERS to Webster St, Creswick Road, Mair St, Lydiard St, Sturt St, return to cars. Coffee at CBD Sturt St. CIRCUIT FROM VICTORIA PARK Meet at toilet block, Sturt Street. LLANBERRIS - Main Road to York St, Larter St then Lake Esmond, Canadian Lakes. Coffee at Golden Point Café. SPECIAL SCHOOL Norman Street Circuit, return to café for coffee. SAILS to Loreto and back via Sturt Street, return to Sails for coffee. MIDVALE to KROOZE Café. Meet at church car park opposite Midvale Shopping centre. MELBOURNE SANDRINGHAM walk. Meet at station for 8.04am train, Wendouree, 8.21am train, Ballarat (last carriage). LLANBERRIS Humffray St, Scotts Pde, Russell Square, return via Victoria St. Coffee at PO Design, Peel St.
Rambler s Walking Group Carol 5334 2293 Libby 5334 6881 Jan 5331 5315 ALL BALLARAT WALKS COMMENCE AT 9:30 AM DATE Wednesday 4 th, 11 th, 18 th & 25 th January VENUE LAKE WENDOUREE WALK, meet at Piper s on the Lake and have cuppa there afterwards. Wednesday 1 st February WENDOUREE WALK meet in Dowling St on the Lakeside of railway (north off Gregory St) Lakeside to Gardens, then Howitt St, cuppa at Blue Artz. Wednesday 8 th February EUREKA TRAILS WALK park in Scott s Pde near railway line, cuppa at La Vita in Mair St next to Wilson s. Wednesday 15 th February Wednesday 22 nd February Wednesday 1 st March Wednesday 8 th March Wednesday 15 th March Wednesday 22 nd March Wednesday 29 th March MELBOURNE WALK to Poynton s Nursery in Maribyrnong. 9.14am train from Wendouree (please be in last carriage to meet up with Ballarat group). Cuppa at the Age building then a walk down Collins St to Elizabeth St to catch the No.57 tram to Maribyrnong. Have lunch in the café there then a wander around the Nursery and back into Melbourne for a train home. NORTH BALLARAT WALK park up the street from Bike Rack Café and cuppa there afterwards. SAILOR S GULLY WALK park in Hocking Ave, just off Main Road (Geelong Rd). Cuppa at Golden Point Café. WEBSTER STREET WALK park in Webster St, then cuppa at Sails afterwards. SPECIMAN VALE WALK meet at the Skate park in Barkly St, cuppa at P.O. Design, Peel St, afterwards. BUNINYONG WALK park at De Soza Park in Warrenheip St. Cuppa at The Depot. MELBOURNE WALK - BOTANICAL GARDENS, cuppa in the Age Building. Walk to Southbank along the Yarra to St Kilda Rd, then into the Gardens for lunch at the Tea Rooms. Walk back along the Yarra to inner Melbourne. (9.14am train from Wendouree please board the last carriage to meet the Ballarat group). Our annual trip in May will be to Horsham. Bookings have already begun. All interested members are welcome to join us. For more information please contact Beth on 5332 2241.
While on some of our walking trips in Melbourne a couple of photos were taken. Members have requested they be included in this newsletter. The Ramblers Melbourne trip in November to St Kilda turned out to be a good day. We stopped for lunch in Acland Street. Some members went into the Abbey Road cafe, where Carol took this photo of me holding a bottle of dirty granny cider. It got a laugh from the other ladies, so here it is. The Strollers went to Albert Park in Melbourne on December 1 st and took this photo of them at lunch. POSTAGE HAS RISEN TO $1.00 IF WE ARE NOT ALREADY DOING SO CAN WE PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWSLETTER. Closing Date for the next Newsletter is 7 th March 2017