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May the joy and
peace of Christmas
be with you today
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COMING EVENTS
Wed
4th,
11th
10th
Fri
12th
Christmas Dinner
Sat
13th
Christmas Dinner with entertainment
Sun
21st
Christmas Carols Night
Tues
23rd
Sleigh and Carollers
Thu
25th
Christmas Day
Wed
31st
New Year’s Eve Let’s party!
Thu
Limelight “Anything Goes”
Northside Primary School Show
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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AT HARBOURSIDE
Full details of these and other planned events are on the notice board and the slide show or
on-line at http://www.harboursideresidents.org/index.html
OFFICE AND CLUBHOUSE
TEL: 9407 8188
MOBILE: 0438 098 474
FAX: 9407 8199
“ANYTHING GOES”
4th December
11th December
Bus leaves at 7.10pm
NEXT MORNING
TEA
Wednesday 3rd DECEMBER
2014
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Clubhouse
Carols night
will be
Sun 21st Dec
Hosted by Des with
Colin at the baton.
Come and join with the
choir as they sing all
the old favourites.
This Village Morning tea will be a
Christmas Morning tea
The WA Police will be speaking on
Crime, Prevention and Security.
It would be appreciated if residents would
contribute a plate of morning tea to share...
Mince pies, shortbread and Christmas cake
will be served, along with a tipple of port,
complements of the Social Committee.
Tuesday 23rd December
Listen out for the jingle bells as the choir
complete with Christmas characters make
their way around the village with Rudolph
guiding the sleigh.
THURSDAY
4th DECEMBER
NORTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
would like to perform their show for us.
Please come along to support them.
“It is better to fail in originality than to
succeed in imitation.” - Herman Melville
Wed 10th December.
11.30 - 12.00
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“MORNING
TEA REPORT”
The village monthly morning tea for
November was held on the 5th of November –
those attending spent time listening to our guest
speaker Barbara from Brightwater Services.
Barbara spoke on all the services etc. that
Brightwater Services can offer residents - enjoying a
cuppa and all the lovely food and company.
At the end of October, Christine Meacham celebrated
her 70th Birthday with a party
for her friends and family. The
room was decorated in a sea of
colour. Entertainment was
provided at the end of the
meal which included singing,
dancing and
karaoke.
REMEMBRANCE
DAY
11th NOVEMBER 2014
Remembrance
Day marks the
cessation of war,
the moment the
armistice officially
ended World
War I.
QUOKKA SECURITY 9324 4021 POLICE 13 14 44
THEN OFFICE 9407 8188
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR – Bus booked for
Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th December.
SHOPPING BUS TO JOONDALUP/WHITFORDS
NEW YEAR’S DAY THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY
HORSE RACING
For further information see notice board or slide
show
The statistics are horrifying. Thirty-seven million died in WWI,
comprising 16 million military deaths and the rest civilian casualties of this war. The Australian statistics are nearly as incredible. From a population of under five million, 417,000 enlisted,
332,000 served overseas, 152,000 were wounded and 61,000
never came home.
The sun was shining, the sky was blue, the sound of jets
could be heard flying overhead towards the city. Our
ceremony was about to begin. I listened to the readings and
sang our national anthem but my mind was on my grandfather
who was one of those statistics. He was found lying in a
damp, darkened ditch during the Battle of the Somme, having
had his leg shot off. He survived but his lungs were also
damaged and he used to proudly show me his wooden leg.
Thank you Theresa and the others involved for giving us the
opportunity to remember all these heroic people.
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November 4th dawned bright and sunny – a
perfect day for the races.
At about 11.15 am residents began to gather at the Clubhouse to watch
the Melbourne Cup on our big screen enabling us to feel the
atmosphere and excitement building up on the other side of the
country. The Panorama room soon filled up with the ladies looking
very smart in their finery, together with the men who had certainly
made an effort to “look the part”. Everyone was greeted with either
champagne or buck’s-fizz, ably served by Val and Fred, which added to
the party atmosphere. The noise from all the chatter rose as the start
of the race drew closer and the last of the sweepstake tickets were
quickly bought,
a great cheer
went up as the
race finally
started. The
winners were
jubilant and
the “winnings” were worked out very quickly on the new computerised
system set up by Roy Shea.
Eventually we all filtered down to where the Harbourside Room was
looking very attractive and colourful (obviously some hard work by Meg
and helpers) and several prizes were handed out by Sharon to residents
chosen to be “best dressed” in a number of categories. Following this we
all enjoyed a Melbourne Cup Day lunch.
After lunch all was set up for the HARBOURSIDE CUP race
meeting for which many residents remained to take part.
Jeanette and Co. transformed into a very efficient version of the
TAB and we were soon queuing up to place our bets (either to
recoup our earlier losses or, in some cases, lose a little more!)
At the beginning of each race the dice was rolled and
excitement increased when the wonderful wooden horses, with
the help of their jockeys, eased their way to the finish, and those
holding winning tickets made their way to the pay-out. This
year, on the last race, for every horse chosen, the “punter” was
also given a raffle ticket and the winners of the race holding the
winning raffle tickets had them placed in a box and the first
ticket drawn won all the money paid out on that race. Sounds
a little complicated but a little syndicate of six, sitting by the
pool, were extremely happy having picked up $370 and the
Harbourside Cup – me included! WHAT A GREAT DAY.
Jean Upjohn.
An independent judge chose the winners this year and competition was fierce
between the fabulous fillies in their fascinators this year. It was hard to choose
between the best couple so prizes went to Chris and Jean Upjohn and Len
and Vera Hunt. Both Frances Pope and Dodie Cronin looked very
colourful in their outfits making them equal winners for best dressed lady
(ladies).
The gents made a big effort this year but Brian Clarke just edged in to take
the best Gent. Maureen Woods took the honours of the best hat/fascinator
and best male titfer went to Mike Kavanagh. Congratulations to all winners
and a big thank you to all residents who made a big effort to dress appropriately
for the Race that stops the Nation!!!
Thanks to Chris Upjohn and Peter Wood for their brilliant photographs.
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MELBOURNE CUP 2014
Melbourne Cup Computer Horses
The Social committee decided this year to computerise the way the bets were taken and the horses selected, in an effort to
streamline the event and take the pressure off of the volunteers running it.
It seemed to be favourably accepted by the majority of residents, and we even managed to coax our Chairman out of his sick
bed to present the prizes.
This was a trial run and the few problems that cropped up, we would hope to have fixed by next year. That is of course if we
decided to use the computerized system next year.
(1st)Protectionist
Terry Hanson
John Petch
Irene Stirn
Michael Kavanagh
Dorothy Cronin
$70 each
(2nd) Red Cadeaux
Chris McDonald
Barbara Rowswell
Meg Amor
Margaret Kavanagh
Peter Wood
$21 each
(3rd) Who Shot The Barman
Eileen McRae
Wendy Herbert
Maureen Boel
Geoffrey White
Jo Shaw
$10 each
(Last) Admire Rakti
Sandra Shearman
Dorothy Cronin
Christine Meacham
Margaret Seez
Ann Martin
$5 each
I would like to thank the volunteers in Eddie Pope, Bruce Treharne and Irene Shea, whose contributions ensured the event went
off smoothly.
Roy Shea
When I first moved into the village I was approached by Neil Willamson to be listed on the flag
roster or more correctly I was told “I have put you on the Flag Roster”. It was Neil’s aim to list
50 villagers, not an impossible aim given in excess of 200 people live in the village. A list of 52
would mean that a person would only need to do one week of flag roster per year.
Unfortunately due to attrition (Neil being one) caused by death, departure from the village or
inability to carry out the job the list has diminished down to 15 which means that the roster
requires a person to carry out the job nearly four times a year.
Flying the Australian and sometimes Western Australian flag is a proud tradition of the village. The flags are provided free of
charge by the Australian or Western Australian Government and the only cost is the perceived cost of the volunteers. To take the
pressure off those currently on the roster we need more volunteers and 52 would be nice and should not be to hard an ask given
that 4 times that number live in the village.
The reduction of numbers has not been matched by new villagers or long term villagers taking on the role. We ask you now to
make this small contribution to village life by volunteering your services. The job is simple, tradition suggests that an unilluminated
flag should be raised after dawn and lowered before dusk. How far after dawn or after dusk is not prescribed so sleeping in is
quite acceptable and if after a late night out the flag is left until late or forgotten, so what!
The job is easy and can be carried out by the majority of people who live in our village. I will be happy to show anyone what is
needed, all you have to do is volunteer by ringing Nancy Passmore on 94077685 email [email protected] or just tell
me.
Derek Heptinstall
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I have to admit I've had nightmares about writing this piece in case I forget to
mention someone, so let me say straight off, I am extremely thankful for all
the participants and off stage helpers for giving me the help and encourage to
see this show through to the end. If I were to mention all names the roll call
would read like Ben Hur.
I am grateful to Irene, whom I shall name co-producer extraordinaire of
Sound of Music. We shared the same ideas and managed to convey them to
the cast and have fun at the same time. We had to explain many times to the
assistants in the Op Shops what we were doing looking for strange things.
The BUOYS (despite autocheck that is how I spell it) were a joy to work
with, at times taking it so seriously I was afraid they may get offended when
people laughed at them
For the third year we called on the expertise of Babs and Neil and again
they hosted the event with their usual aplomb. This year I was fortunate to
have Colin and Eddie handle the microphone mix, and Sue, Tony and
Bob Petty download endless tracks to get it right.
I am particularly in awe of the independent acts; A Couple of Swells,
with the two Margarets, the Andrew Sisters AKA Theresa, Ann
and Barbara with bugler Tony, Sue singing the tear jerker
HALLELUJAH, Alan Barker with his very clever tongue twister, our
clever French speaking actors/singers, Ernest, Wendy (Fifi) and
Madam Sue, the multi talented JFK and Graham and Ann jollying
us along with the sunshine song, the School kids had to be bribed to
behave, and I don't think Ollie was happy about "the fine mess"
Stanley got him into.
What a rousing end to the night with the audience joining in with the
Blues Bros. finale. I know many kicked up their heels until midnight.
To all the cast of The
Sound of Music and the
other entertainment. I loved the
synchronised swimming . What a
great afternoon’s entertainment.
Thank you, we certainly live in the
best village. It’s no wonder people
are envious. Wishing everyone
season’s greetings.
Sue Walker
Proof that you don't have to be
entertainers to be an important part of
any event is evident with the behind
the scene helpers. Eileen McRae who
painted that wonderful backdrop, the
dressmakers, the prop masters and
gophers, Shirley.W, Meg, Hazel,
Kathy and Jocelyn. And last but
certainly not least, the ever willing
Dave and his handy men who never
fail to answer the call as does our
smiley bar tender Fred.
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
Where do I start and finish when there is so much to
say about our Hooray for Harbourside Show. Of
course i am extremely proud of my lovely friend of
22 years, Sharon. About two years ago, on a holiday
in NZ, and perhaps inspired by the snow capped
mountains, Sharon declared "I have a vision for the
next show". On our return, we started the
rummaging through Op Shops. Sharon is a stickler for
detail, as was obvious in the costumes and props. I
swear she is older than she says. When it came to
the BOUYS she would demonstrate in the pool what
she had in mind, not a pretty sight I can tell you. That
they, and everyone else were keen to play a part, is
testimony to her talent for organisation (and
bullying....no one can say no to her)
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RAFFLE WINNERS
Here is the result of the raffle.... money raised $424
 West
coast eagle signed ball, arranged by Mark Lecrais (WCE) Chris
Upjohn. Chris has donated his prize to MDWA to be auctioned.
 Football signed by the Dockers arranged by Gemmill Homes Pat Petch
Sharon is first to admit how much help and support
she got when it came to the supporting acts. I
attended all 3 shows and observed the crowd
reactions, from dropped jaws, tears of laughter and
sing-alongs, the audience showed their appreciation in
so many ways. I think the audience may have found it
hard to pick a favourite act, for my part I have the
utmost admiration for each and every one of the cast
who put themselves out there to give us such
enjoyment. No wonder this village is the place to be.
Mo
Congratulations to winners and thank you to everyone who bought
tickets.
Thank you to Jeanette who as always was her efficient self organising
the ticket sales.
WOW, what a show! Mo has said it all above but I would also like
to thank Sharon for a great show and all her hard work she put
into it, also WELL DONE to the residents who showed us their
talent. A few years ago the ‘Harbourside Belles’ was formed
and we did a few shows back then, so after Christmas there will
be a “flashback” of these shows which we invite all residents to
attend and see just how much progress has been made.
Jeanette
AMOUNTS RAISED FOR
CHARITIES
This year various groups have ran charity
events.
Starting off with the Bushfire Appeal
$1000.
Breast cancer Appeal $1000 (Mother’s
Day cake stall)
Prostate Appeal $700 (Father’s Day
cake stall)
Morning tea PMH $140
Walking group $510
Big thank you to all residents who gave
their time or bought tickets in these
charitable events. Add the show takings
the grand total could be over $6000.
JOB WELL DONE.
Sharon
AMOUNT RAISED FOR
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Ongoing total of profits for the Hooray
Muscular dystrophy is the name for
a group of neuromuscular disorders
that are characterized by progressive
weakness and wasting of the
voluntary muscles that control body
movement.
Living with a neuromuscular disorder
is not easy. Many challenges will
have to be faced as the disorder
progresses Over time, persons with
neuromuscular disorders may lose
the ability to walk, speak, and
ultimately breathe.
There is currently no cure.
for Harbourside show.
Door takings
$2306.00
Raffle
$ 424.00
Total
$2730.00
Due to an unforseen technical hitch $180 was
taken out of the takings making the grand
total $2550.00.
There is still another raffle to run on Christmas
Carol night. A basket of Avon products
donated by Sue Chia's Avon rep. AND a
bottle of whiskey donated by Ray
Slimper. Hopefully we will make $3000.
Sharon
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BAMBOOZABLES
A wuzzle, now known as a bamboozable, is a saying/
phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an
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country, river or mountain.
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CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD
ACROSS
2. When do we need Christmas?
10. _______ Navidad
11. The kind of sleigh in Jingle Bells.
15. A little star was from this town.
16. What kind of gentlemen are resting?
17. Have A Holly _____ Christmas.
19. What you are doing in order to have a White Christmas.
20. This group comes from the Orient bearing gifts.
21. The Grinch's soul is so rotten, that medically one might
assume that it's infected with bacteria and in what condition?
22. What color is Santa's outfit primarily?
23. Santa knows if you've been naughty or ______.
24. A heavenly domain or kingdom where angels are said to be.
26. What part of St. Nicholas's body do you tell to lean towards
you?
27. Santa's bag is filled with toys for girls and ____.
29. Because he spilled some ink on the rug, he's getting what for
Christmas?
31. Frosty the Snowman has a corncob what?
32. What kind of fire do you roast nuts on?
33. This word starts every line in the lyrics to "The Twelve Days
of Christmas."
34. This is what Alvin wants for Christmas.
36. This is holy and silent.
37. One of the continents that Santa Claus visits (Initials).
38. We need carols at the spinet and what in our windows?
39. This is what we are to do on the mountain.
42. Christmas is the _____ ______ time of the year.
43. These kinds of nuts are mostly roasted at Christmas.
46. This relative got run over by a reindeer.
47. How many ships were seen sailing?
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1. Good King _______.
3. Where are you hoping to be on Christmas Day?
4. This person was caught kissing Santa Clause.
5. What did the angels say this was the first of?
6. _____On The Rooftop.
7. What did my true love give on the tenth day of Christmas?
8. If the elves had a television network, this might be the
station's initials.
9. "God bless you and send you a happy ___ year."
12. Who is very jolly?
13. Once you pass the borders of this place, you can never
return.
14. In what location do we hear angels singing over the
plains?
18. What we all wish for on earth to begin with each of us.
24. Who has a bright nose?__ On The Rooftop.
25. Santa delivers presents so fast, he probably travels at this
speed, compared to the speed of sound. (Initials)
27. This is the kind of stick that Frosty has in his hand.
28. This is the lane that everyone's waiting for you-know-who
to come down.
30. What kind of tidings are brought to you and your kin?
35. This kind of strength is used to go dashing through the
snow in a sleigh.
39. The Grinch has termites in this part of his body.
40. The night was calm as well as what?
41. The _____ of The Wooden Soldiers.
44. A hard-shelled fruit or a kind of a cracker that breaks it.
45. How many teeth does someone want for Christmas?
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Harbourside OPEN DAY
9th November
Sixteen inmates took part in our November, half yearly
competition, at Carramar Golf Club, competing for both
the Individual and Best Pair Trophies.
The Open day was a great
success and luckily the
weather cooled down a bit
before all the guests started
Good weather, good course and good company.
Individual winner and runaway champion was Irene
Shea. Congratulations Irene. She flimflammed the
Handicapper by declaring she had not played in the previous
6 months, despite being occasionally seen leaving the village
in the dark with husband Roy, on his way to golf. Apart
from the trophy, Irene won a fantastic quilt, with a golf
theme, made and donated by Coralie Clarke. Thanks
again Coralie. Les Welsh played his best game ever in this
competition to finish Second. Well done Les.
Irene dragged Roy around the course with him
contributing just enough for them to be crowned Best
Pair. Lin and Les Welsh were runners up. Reports have
it that Lin was very competitive on the fairway, in the
bunkers- not so much.
Nearest the Pin prizes went to Chris Upjohn and
Gordon McMaster. Michael Ray won longest drive.
Ken Leslie won the prestigious NAGA/Worst Put Mug
in a day he would rather forget- but we won't let him.
John Northern started a new tradition by donating a
Golfer Revival Trophy that goes to the Winner of the "19th
Hole".
John randomly selects 2 holes that add up to 19 and the
best score on those 2 holes wins. Thanks again John.
to arrive. We had
about 40-50 guests
visit the village and the
general comment from
all was “how wonderful
the village looked and
what lovely, friendly
residents we have”.
The mayor, Tracy
Roberts also dropped in and watched the choir perform and I
would like to say thank you to all the ladies who helped provide
such a gorgeous afternoon tea. The displays by the residents in
the panorama room and computer room were amazing and
showcases
what creative
residents live
MUSIC
in our village.
ART
It was a very
successful day
CRAFTS
and has added
quite a few
more to the waiting list of
people waiting for a villa
to come onto the market.
A huge thank you to all
the residents who took part in one way or another to make the
day so enjoyable.
Deborah
Chris Upjohn was the inaugural winner and has promised
to return the trophy, topped up, in 6 months time.
Partners joined players for a BBQ and presentations back at
the village clubhouse.
NEW RESIDENTS
Our Website has now added ‘The Grapevine’, a notice
board for updated events etc. Photos from events are
also uploaded on the website. Don’t forget to check out
the new Grapevine which will keep you informed about
any changes to events.
Ask a committee member or Melodie for the password.
Please give your email address to the editors Sue or
Theresa to receive HH in colour.
http://www.harboursideresidents.org/
The dozens of
beautiful quilts,
sets of baby
clothes
displayed on our
Open Day, were lovingly made by seven quilters and
sewers called the UFO group at Harbourside. Our
project 2014 was to give help to the Nuns in
Zimbabwe who look after orphans born into 3rd
world communities. Some of the mothers are less
than teenagers, and have no idea how to cope with a
baby; so many are abandoned and this is
heartbreaking indeed. Our thanks to Monica Daff
who will be taking our gifts to Africa. Meg L.
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
What is a Free Spirit?
When I was 15 years old my first job was with a
rather up-market department store, not on the shop
floor, but in the office as I had no idea what I wanted
to do with my life. Setting a pattern for the rest of it,
I was often in a rush and arrived mostly just in the
nick of time! Consequently I often did not have time
to put on my make-up. The office Manager who was
a real Tartar called me into her office one day and
demanded I wear make-up every day. I was appalled
that she should dictate to me, so I stated “God gave
me this face and if you don’t like it that is your
problem not mine” and walked out never to return!
As you can see I began early another pattern for my
life. As you may expect I have had many occasions in
my long and eventful life to need to defend and
define myself which I always did by stating “I am a
Free Spirit!” But then I began to wonder just what is
a “Free Spirit”?
I turned to the internet to help me out. Apparently,
a free spirit is someone who is not restrained, for
instance by convention or obligation. Or it’s
someone who has a highly individual or unique
attitude, lifestyle, or imagination. Or it’s someone
acting freely or even irresponsibly. All the definitions
agree on one synonym to describe a free spirit:
nonconformist.
Here’s my definition of what it means to be a free
spirit:
 Free spirits think for themselves, observing and
collecting data in order to form their own opinions.
 Free spirits do what they think is right, not what
everyone else tells them is right. They put a high
value on free choice.
 Free spirits care about getting to know both
themselves and the world around them.
 Free spirits aren’t generally swayed by arguments
of what one is “supposed” to do. They tend to
avoid, ignore, or become upset by people who are
judgmental or controlling.
 Free spirits have the courage to test life’s
boundaries and limits, and to try things that other
people think are impossible, unimportant, or
impractical.
Free spirits often have their own unique vision of life
and the world.
This does not mean a free spirit is a trampler, i.e. the
kind of person who doesn’t care about other
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people’s feelings, some can feel quite deeply for
others feelings. Nor are all free spirits incapable of
compromise and discussion. They aren’t inherently
flighty or irresponsible or train wrecks on
wheels. Free spirits can be any of these things, just
like everyone else, but they don’t have to be.
I also suspect there are those to whom free
spiritedness comes easy, and those for whom it’s
very difficult. Or maybe there are just people like
me who swing back and forth between the ease and
the struggle. There are noisy free spirits and quiet
free spirits, extroverts and introverts. Some of us
are stubborn while others are fickle; some of us are
dedicated while others drift from one thing to
another. We can be challenging, yes, and difficult to
understand, but we love life with a passion that
makes it all seem worthwhile.
Whatever our shortcomings, we make the world a
more varied and interesting place. We are agents of
change and opponents of inertia. As Arthur
O’Shaughnessy, a 19th century British poet, said:
“We are the music makers, and we are the
dreamers of dreams.”
Ann Martin
The Tivoli Theatre
On Sunday 23rd Nov, Christine Martin was propelled to
the pilot seat of our trusty bus once again to take a group
to the Tivoli Theatre's Christmas matinee.
After some delay in locating the "Acrod" card, we flew
along the Freeway (without breaking the sound barrier)
and over the Canning Bridge, just in time for the show.
Alas, too late to purchase the mandatory raffle tickets.
The well rehearsed, Christmas themed variety show flowed
seamlessly between acts and costume changes. Most of the
performers were senior citizens themselves. (Amazing
stamina shown by the tap dancers)
The skits and "one-liners" were fast and furious and kept
everyone laughing. No rest for the cast at interval-- there
they were, delivering baskets of chicken & chips (included
in the price) to the tables. Tea and coffee was provided in
the foyer.
We all returned with smiles on our faces, looking forward
to their next show in a few months time.
Thanks Jeanette (organiser) and Christine (driver).
Gus Boel
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
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From the editor
Beware of forwarded emails
(but do send them to me as I love showing
they are hoaxes)
It all began with an iPhone...
March was when our son celebrated his 17th
birthday, and we got him an iPhone. He just
loved it. Who wouldn't?
I celebrated my birthday in July, and my wife
made me very happy when she bought me an
iPad.
Our daughter's birthday was in August so we
got her an iPod Touch.
My wife celebrated her birthday in September
so I got her an iRon.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER?
If you are looking to upgrade your current
computer to a newer model, give me a ring
before you throw the old one out as the parts
are quite often reusable.
Roy Shea
WA ScamNet Alert:
Beware of online loan scams
It was around then that the fight started..
Consumer Protection has issued an alert after many
What my wife failed to recognize is that the
iRon can be integrated into the home
network with the iWash, iCook and iClean.
duped by online loan scams.
This inevitably activates the iNag reminder
service.
after applying for loans online and then being
I should be out of the hospital next week!!
belief that they would then receive their approved
iHurt
West Australians desperate to get a loan have been
In the 12 months to the end of October 2014, 13
people have reported losses of more than $25,000
contacted by scammers. They are told their loan has
been approved and asked to pay fees upfront in the
finance.
Some of the scammers are stealing the identity of
legitimate online money lenders, adding to the
confusion of consumers.
If you would like to place an item in HH either from yourself
or from a group to which you belong:
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Type your article in WORD. (.doc or docx)
Email it to Sue or Theresa before 20th of the month.
Let us know if you would like us to embellish your
article
If you want to include photos then please send them in
a .jpg or .jpeg file format. We can crop, lighten, darken,
work miracles etc as needed.
If you need help, just ring me or Theresa and we will be only
too happy to help..
A request to pay fees upfront and transfer the money
to overseas bank accounts or by wire transfer
services is an indication that the loan offer may be a
scam, so be suspicious and get advice from
Consumer Protection or ASIC before proceeding.
WA ScamNet has more information about this type of
scam.
Please be vigilant and keep your car doors locked along
with your house/apartment windows and foyer doors/
front doors locked. If you do see anyone suspicious,
please call the police straight away and then inform a staff
member.
DO NOT CONFRONT THE INTRUDERS.
QUOKKA SECURITY 9324 4021
POLICE TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 131 444.
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
Harbourside Village Mindarie
Manager/Sales Report
Deborah Searle
The clubhouse has been a hive of
activity during November and I
must congratulate everyone that
took part in the show. By all
accounts it was a huge success and I am so disappointed
that I did not get to see it due to having to put my beloved
little dog to sleep on the day I was supposed to be going. I
am hoping that I will be able to see it in the new year as we
have invited three other villages to come and see the show
which I am sure they will all enjoy and show how talented
how village residents are.
The Open day was a great success and has added quite a
few more to the waiting list of people waiting for a villa to
come onto the market. A huge thank you to all the
residents who took part in one way or another to make
the day so enjoyable. (See further in Open Day column.)
We have another busy month with Christmas fast
approaching and lots of social activities happening during
the month so for all the new residents, please keep your
eye on the notice board to see what is happening as there
are lots of different activities which appeal to everyone. At
The Morning Tea on December 3rd, we have WA
Police attending to hold a talk about security which I hope
that you will be able to attend since the security issues that
we have been experiencing in the village over the past few
months.
A few village housekeeping issues:

With the hot weather arriving, please be aware of
what you put in the rubbish bins and ensure that
they are securely wrapped.

Please ensure that all dogs are kept on their leads
within the village and that you are a responsible
owner and clear up after them. Also a reminder
that dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse.

Just a reminder about our smoking policy. We have
a dedicated smoking area at the rear of the
clubhouse on the patio by the putting/croquet green.
Please do not smoke on the patio at the rear of the
Harbourside Room.
As this will be the last newsletter before Christmas, I
would like to wish all the residents a safe, healthy and
happy Christmas and enjoy the time spent with all your
loved ones. I will be taking a couple of weeks off with my
family and enjoying some time camping down south with all
of them which I am really looking forward to.
Sorry to hear about your dog. Losing a pet is like losing a
loved member of the family… Ed.
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Social Committee News
As last year there will be 2 Christmas functions one
with entertainment and one without. Friday the 12th
will be without and Saturday the 13th with. The
entertainers are the Blue Diamond Duo with their
cabaret style show followed the hits of our era to which
many of us love to dance/sing. We have had this duo
Moria and Bobby before and they proved to be
extremely popular.
On Wednesday 10th of December Northside Primary
school have asked if they could perform their show for
us. Please come along and support the children in their
mini concert.
The Christmas Carol night will be held on Sunday 21st
December hosted by Des with Colin at the baton.
Come and join with the choir as they sing all the old
favourites. Mince pies, shortcake and Christmas cake,
along with a tipple of port will be served, complements
of the social committee.
NEW YEARS EVE there is an expression of interest on
the social noticeboard of this event. At least 50 names
are required for the night to go ahead. Family members
(18+) and friends are most welcome. I have been asked
is this the best I can do. Entertainer’s fees for New Year
Eve triple and I would have to charge around $25
maybe more to cover these high prices. This year is
disco style with Glenys and Brian playing dance music
from the 50's to the 70's with the usual party tracks and
their fees are reasonable. Please join with your fellow
residents as we welcome in 2015.
Sharon
Did you hear about the resident who spied bottle of
wild turkey a prop for the show. He pulled the
cork out sniffed it said 'I HAVE A BIT OF A TICKLE'
poured a shot glass full and swigged it. To find out it
was cold tea!!!! What a shock! “Could have been
worse,” said I , “I could have p.......d in it.” Wouldn't
have minded but he was one of the Von Trap kids
and it wasn't the tall one!!!
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
CANCEL YOUR CREDIT CARD BEFORE
YOU DIE .......JUST PRICELESS
HAPPY WANDERERS
WALKING GROUP
Reported in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle recently:
Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die! This is so
priceless. And so easy to see happening - customer service, being
what it is today!
A lady died this last Jan, and MBNA bank billed her in February
and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and
then in April added late fees and interest on the monthly charge.
The balance that had been £0.00, now is somewhere around £60.00.
A family member rang MBNA:
Family Member: 'I am calling to tell you that my grandmother
died in January.'
MBNA: 'But the account was never closed and so the late fees and
charges still apply.'
Family Member: 'Maybe, you should turn it over to your
collections section.'
MBNA: 'Since it is two months over due, it already has been.'
Family Member: 'So, what will they do when they find out she is
dead?'
MBNA: 'Either report her account to the Fraud Department or
report her to The Credit bureau, maybe both!'
Family Member: 'Do you think God will be upset with her?'
MBNA: 'Excuse me?'
Family Member: 'Did you just get what I was telling you . . The
part about her being dead?'
MBNA: 'Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor.'
Supervisor gets on the phone:
Family Member: 'I'm phoning to tell you, she died in January.'
MBNA: 'But the account was never closed and the late fees and
charges still apply.'
Family Member: 'You mean you want to collect from her
estate?'
MBNA: (Stammer) 'Are you her solicitor?'
Family Member: 'No, I'm her grandson'
MBNA: 'Could you fax us a death certificate?'
Family Member: 'no problem.' ( fax number is given )
After they get the fax:
MBNA: 'Our system just isn't set up for death. I don't know what
more I can do to help.'
Family Member: 'Well, if you sort it out, great! If not, you could
just keep billing her. I don't think she will care.'
MBNA: 'Well, the late fees and charges will still apply.'
Family Member: 'Would you like her new billing address?'
MBNA: 'That would help.'
Family Member: ' Plot 1049.' Heaton Cemetery, Heaton Road ,
Newcastle upon Tyne
MBNA: 'But, that's a cemetery!'
Family Member: 'Well, what the @!#* do you do with dead
people on your planet?'
The MBNA were not available for comment when a
reporter from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle rang them.
Kate Northern
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Thanks to Derek who prepared the following report
while I was attending a Bibbulmun Track event on the
same day.
ACTIVE WALKING
The Sunday walk scheduled for November was to
be at Walyunga on 16th November with lunch at
the Rose and Crown, but events such as The Big
Walk, the Harbourside Show and Cricket meant
that this date and subsequently the venue was
unsuitable. The walk was deferred a week and
the venue changed closer to home, being
Mullaloo to Burns Beach for the more active and
a circular walk from Burns Beach for others.
This still caused some problems with the bus and
some of our potential walkers attending other
scheduled events.
With nine walkers and two cars we set out, some
going to Mullaloo and some to Burns Beach for
what is always a pleasant walk through the sand
dunes with some magnificent coastal scenery, one
wonders when the long awaited extension form
Mindarie to Burns Beach will be completed or
even started/scheduled.
The competition between us and weekend events
and weekend family events, church (tongue in
cheek) and other commitments has caused us
think about an alternative day for what we call
the Sunday Walk, if we moved it to Monday, we
would not need to compete with the non retirees
for food venues, parking places, family visits
other walking events such as the City to Surf and
the Big Walk and might be more appropriate,
what do others think?
A reminder that as from Tuesday 2 December we
will be commencing our regular walks at 7.30am to
take advantage of the extra daylight and the cooler
temperatures.
Alan Barker
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
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FREE
50 LP Records
(33 1/3 r.p.m.)
17 small records
(45 r.p.m.)
Various Artists
If interested contact
If you want to BUY, SELL, SWAP or GIVE
AWAY anything please contact
Sue on 9407 9601 or Theresa on 9407 7657
or email [email protected]
Gabriele Gentry on 0439 377 503
This is a photo of the very
first Magnolia flower on the
new trees on The Avenue.
Many thanks go to all those
who put in the hard work.
Silvana
2015
FEBRUARY – ‘ONE ACT PLAYS’
APRIL – ‘DARLING BUDS OF MAY’
JUNE – ‘SNOOPY’
AUGUST – ‘SPEAKING IN TONGUES’
OCTOBER – ‘THE 39 STEPS’
DECEMBER – ‘SWEET CHARITY’
Meg L
Village Reticulation
Stations & Times
If any residents wish to check the
time of a station near them – check
the list on the Admin Notice Board
for the station number & time it
comes on for its test. If you need
more information please contact
Morris Warren, thank you.
“Happiness is not determined by who you are or
what you have. It is solely determined by what you
think” Buddha
Christine Martin
Volunteer Driver Co-ordinator.
Her phone number is 9408 6040
After Hours
plumbing 24/7/365
Burst Pipes• Blocked Drains • Leaking
Taps & toilets • Gas Hot Water - All
brands• Electric/Solar Hot Water
0403 350 477
HARBOURSIDE
RESIDENTS
MEAT DISCOUNT
Colin and Paul of Mindarie
Gourmet Butchers will give
residents from Harbourside a
DISCOUNT when they buy MEAT
- 9407 7244
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
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PLEASE BE ADVISED
THE INTERCOM SYSTEM
IS NOW IN WORKING ORDER
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE IT ARE ON
THE GATE OPERATION LETTER
THAT WAS DELIVERED TO YOUR LETTER BOX LAST WEEK
FOR SECURITY PURPOSES
PLEASE USE THE INTERCOM SYSTEM TO LET IN YOUR
VISITORS RATHER THAN GIVE OUT THE GATE CODE
Things We Wonder About
Q: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right
while women's clothes have buttons on the left?
A:
When buttons were invented, they were very expensive
and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are
right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right
through holes on the left. Because wealthy women
were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons
on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons
have remained since.
VISITOR / TRADESMEN PARKING
Please could you make sure that when you have
visitors or tradesmen visiting the village that firstly
they are aware of our speed limit and secondly that
they park on your driveway or in a designated visitors parking space. We have had people parking in
very dangerous parts of the village and causing obstructions and restricted vision to oncoming vehicles.
Thank you
Deborah Searle / Village Manager
WHAT ARE SENIORS WORTH
Old folks are worth a fortune, with silver in their
hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys,
lead in their feet and gas in their stomachs
I have become a lot more social with the passing of
the years, some might even call me a frivolous old
gal. I’m seeing five gentlemen every day!
As soon as I wake, Will Power helps me get out of
bed. Then I go see John. Then Charley Horse comes
along, and when he is here he takes a lot of my time
and attention! When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows
up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to
stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint
to joint! After such a busy day, I’m really tired and
glad to go to bed, with Ben Gay!
P.S. The preacher came to call the other day.
He said that at my age I should be thinking about
the here-after. I told him I do, all the time.
No matter where I am, in the kitchen or down in
the basement, I ask myself, “Now what am I here
after?”
DECEMBER 2014
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
35 volunteers from the village gave their
time and supreme efforts to carry out
projects as we were moving towards
our Annual Open Day. The responses
of the visitors and guests on the
Opening Day were most welcomed
with their many praises and applauds
in which it was deemed a great
success, was in many parts to the
efforts made by the team leaders and
their willing supporters.
Whose
bum is this?
BILLY GOAT TEAM. have continued the
necessary task of using our Billy Goat Machine
to sweep our streets and pathways and carry
out weeding alongside. Tony and Roy did a
good job and it is appreciated. The machine
has seen better days and is in need of a good
service with many replacement parts.
GARDENING TEAM have
brought a new vision of many
displays with the planting of the
magnolia trees, shrubs and floral
arrangements along the Avenue
WORKS AND RETIC TEAMS have replaced
the old retic system along both sides of the Avenue
and elsewhere in the Village
The CATERING TEAM. continues to put on the
tables a variation of gourmet dishes and drinks for
the consumption of the working volunteers.
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Mike Kavanagh – Busy Bee
Co-ordinator
GARDEN OF THE
MONTH
If you would like to see your garden here, please email
photos of your garden to [email protected]
OR
Phone 9407 9601 / 0402 113 987 and we will arrange
to photograph your garden.
COFFEE NOOK
Neil and Babs Tattersall
5 The Ramble
DECEMBER 2014
Mo
Helen
Carrie
Valerie
Graeme
Brenda
Val
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
Blake
Coton
Rees
Stirling
Lambert
Coleman
Dales
2
3
3
5
5
6
8
Meg
Bob
John
Maria
Judith
Anne
Maggie
Loveland
Fitzjohn
Fontanella
Scaldaferro
Elliott
Jenkins
Hayles
8
14
14
18
24
25
26
KEEP THE FLAG FLYING
7-Dec to
14-Dec to
13-Dec
20-Dec
Ian Mclean
Eddie Pope
21-Dec to
28-Dec to
27-Dec Nick Drew
3-Jan Barry Graham
BAR DUTIES
Lower
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
5-Dec
12-Dec
19-Dec
26-Dec
Jeanette & Fred
Ann M & Meg Amor
John N & Geoff W
Hazel & Ken
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Mike and Margaret K, will be celebrating Christmas
with family in Ireland and sharing the New Year
with their son and grandchildren in Den Haag in
Holland
Shirley N. and Frank A. will be returning to the
village in mid-December after a long time away.
Theresa and Tony will be spending some time in
beautiful Donnybrook, visiting their son.
Sue and Tony are pleased that their son from
London will be visiting them over the Christmas
period and will cook Christmas lunch.
Meg and Keith Loveland will be away again in early
December.
Margaret and John Parsons will be away over the
Christmas period.
Jim Marshall will be visiting the Eastern States from
mid-December until mid-January.
Upper
Gordon
Bob Petty
Les Welsh
Verdun Howell
To our friends who are not well or have
been in hospital, our thoughts are with
you along with our love and best wishes.
YOUR Newsletter & Website TEAM
► Sue Chia Editor
9407 9601
[email protected]
0402 113 987
NIBBLES
► Theresa Lumpkin 9407 7657 [email protected]
Co-editor
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
5-Dec
12-Dec
19-Dec
26-Dec
Hazel Leslie & Nancy Passmore
Sylvia Heptinstall & Irene Stirn
Lorraine Howell & Marg Challen
Irene Shea & Kathy Ray
► Derek Heptinstall 9408 5007 [email protected]
► Alan Barker
► Meg Loveland
9408 5242 [email protected]
► Maggie Hayles
9407 8709 [email protected]
► Tony Chia
Volunteers are always most welcome. If you would
like to be a part of any of the rosters please give Nancy
Passmore phone call on 9407 7685.
9407 9601 [email protected]
► Ann Martin
9305 8710 [email protected]
► Nancy Passmore
9407 7685 [email protected]
► Chris McDonald
9407 9202 [email protected]
REMINDERS
If you are unable to front for duty on the
nominated day, it is your responsibility to find someone else on the roster to swap with.
9407 9639 [email protected]
Website
Please, do consider sharing information you come across that may
interest someone else in your village. Your editorial team strive for
accuracy, but are dependent on the quality of information supplied to
them. We’re not in a position to always recognise when supplied
times, locations etc are incorrect.
Monday
8.30 Lawn Bowls
8:30 In Home Walking
930-1230 Bridge
3:00 Russian Pool
7:00 Canasta
ACTIVITIES
Tuesday
8.30 Lawn Bowls
7:30 Outdoor Walking
9:00 Hairdresser Chris
(every 5-7 weeks)
9-2 Beautician Julie
1.00 Meditation (Fran)
2.45 Crazy Whist
(last Tuesday)
OFFICE AND CLUBHOUSE TEL: 9407 8188
Wednesday
8:30 In Home Walking
9.30 Art
10.00 UFO/exQuilting
(2nd Wed)
930-1130 Indoor Bowls
1:00 Rummiking
3.00 - 5.00 choir
7:00 Snooker
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8.30 Lawn Bowls
8:30 In Home Walking 7:30 Outdoor Walking 8.30 Lawn Bowls
7:30 Outdoor Walking
9:30 Shopping Bus
1:00 Social Rummiking
9.00 Hairdresser/Sharnee 5.00 Sundowner
4.30 Session BYO
9.30 Art Beg.
2:00 Christian Fellowship
(1st Thurs)
2:00 Lawn Bowls
6:45 Snooker
*** DECEMBER
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
Fish Christmas Orders
3
Morning Tea 10.30
8
RC Meeting
9
10
11.30 - 12.00
2014 ***
Thursday
Sunday
5
6
7
11
12
Podiatrist
Christmas Dinner 1
13
Christmas Dinner 2
(with entertainment)
14
North Woodvale Primary 7.15 Limelight
School Show
16
Chris- HAIR
3pm FISH Delivery
Saturday
4
7.15 Limelight
Bingo Merriwa
15
1pm RC Meeting
Friday
17
HH Meeting 2.00
18
19
20
Ramble Street Party
Clubhouse Patio
21
Carols
22
23
9-4 Sharnee HAIR inCarols Parade
stead of Christmas Day
24
25 OFFICE CLOSED
Christmas Day
26 OFFICE CLOSED
Boxing Day
27
28
29
9-4 Sharnee
Hair
31
New Year’s Eve
1
OFFICE CLOSED
Horse Racing with the
Harbourside CUP
2
1
3
30
HARBOURSIDE HAPPENINGS
1
Mark Lewis Windows
pm
MOBILE: 0438 098 474 FAX: 9407 8199
DECEMBER 2014
2014 REGULAR
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