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FREE The Community Magazine for Boroondara, Monash & Whitehorse cities Issue 132 Autumn 2014 “R��� O� T�� S��” The Trail To Gardiners Creek Living Well With Diabetes NE WSPAPER A CO M M U N Y S CIATION SO IT The Saga Of Riversdale Soccer Club MEMBER OF VICTORIA Local Business Directory Plus 14 pages of Community Notices 6000 copies distributed quarterly Advertising details page 3 This Issue From the Editor We hope that you all have had a great start to 2014. We have received lots of positive comment about our move to full colour, and hope you will be pleased with this issue. One new addition is Community Noticeboard, our "one-stop shop" for community events happening over the coming months. This issue sees the continuation of Mark Learmonth's popular series of articles about Burwood Walks, a reader's response to last issue's story about the Ashburton Forest, plus much more that we hope you will enjoy. Which leads me to an invitation to all readers: if you have, or know of, a story you would like to share, please contact us – we'd love to hear from you! Features BULLETIN PEOPLE Issue 132 The Burwood Bulletin is produced by volunteers who provide a range of talents freely for the benefit of the community. President Bob Stensholt Vice President Raine Biancalt Treasurer Richard Daly [email protected] Secretary Alan MacGavin [email protected] 0408 325 325 Editor Chris Gray [email protected] 0413 412 844 Advertising Coordinator Marlene McIntyre [email protected] 9859 3901 Layout/Design Leo Fernandez Graphic Artist Chris Gray Webpage Cheryl Grant Paul Alexander Editorial Team Barrie Harding Raine Biancalt ISSN - 2203-2894 5 Living with diabetes 6 Riversdale Soccer Club 9 Breast cancer challenged 11 Tackling "Rats of the Sky" 12 ESL: Breaking barriers 15 RSPCA's new home 21 Gardiners Creek Walk AUTUMN 2014 COVER PIC: Burwood Village Autumn Festival is on again: Saturday, 3 May, at the Burwood Village Shopping Centre from 10am to 3pm. Community groups, artists or schools interested in been involved contact [email protected] Regulars 10 scribe ’ s scribbles 17 brooke ’ s corner 19 what ' s new in burwood ? 30-31 local business directories 33-46 community notices Burwood Bulletin Content Community Notices [email protected] Story Ideas [email protected] Writing Team Issue 132 Brooke Margaret Warland Raine Biancalt Associates Bill Garland Charles Hui Geoff Davies Janine Rossely Margaret Rockow Robert Kay Susan Webster Printing Jenny Trewin Mark Learmonth Bryan Porter Debbie Penhalluriack Kaneyo Cobby Jean Hadler Puru Chhatre Sarah Bland BPA Print Group The Burwood Bulletin wishes to advise that the views or remarks expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the Burwood Bulletin editorial or production staff and no endorsement or service is implied by the listing of advertisers, sponsors or contributors. Although every effort is made in reproducing and printing advertisements correctly, we can take no responsibility for errors. 6 ADVERTISING IN BURWOOD BULLETIN (GST INCL) Full Page $420 Special Full Pages –Inside covers, centre pages $465 –Back page $475 Half Page $265 Quarter Page $160 Quarter Column $126 Discount of 10% on forward payment for 4 issues. 11 Small / Home Based Business Directory $120 pa for four lines plus $30 per line to a maximum of six lines. Burwood Village and District Business Directory $60 pa for a single line entry. Phone Marlene on 9859 3901 or email [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BURWOOD BULLETIN A Burwood Bulletin subscription is $12 a year. Phone 0408 325 325 or email [email protected] Deadline for next issue May 1 Burwood Bulletin Inc. ABN 90 904 070 125 PO Box 87 Burwood 3125 [email protected] www.burwoodbulletin.org March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 3 Monashlink takes on diabetes T he rate of diabetes in Australia is continuing to rise with over 100 000 adults developing diabetes each year; around 1.5 million Australians are currently alicted. MonashLink has been helping people with diabetes for more than 35 years and provides a specialised team approach to supporting those who are already diagnosed as well as those who may be at risk. As part of our “Living Well with Diabetes” approach, we tailor a program of individual consultations and group activities to meet your needs with our highly specialised multidisciplinary team. he team includes a diabetes educator (registered nurse), a podiatrist and a dietitian who work with you, your family, your medical practitioner and endocrinologist (diabetes specialist) to ensure you are provided with the most up-to-date and appropriate advice, support and clinical care. Our group activities include a diabetes support group, a specialised exercise group, a diabetes prevention group and a Chinese-speaking group. “I have lost 4.5kg and 3cm from my waist, given up smoking and am walking daily since visiting the team about my diabetes,” said Kaye. At MonashLink we can also provide other services that may be useful such as oral health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and counselling – we really are a “one-stop shop” for all your health needs. So how do I know if I am at risk of diabetes? If you are over 35 years and are: • an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander • from the Paciic Islands • from the Indian subcontinent • from a Chinese cultural background If you are over 50 years and: • have a irst-degree relative with type 2 diabetes • have high blood pressure • are obese If you are over 65 years and: • have a history of heart disease • have had impaired glucose tolerance • have had gestational diabetes Symptoms for diabetes can be gradual, easily missed or mistaken for just getting old! You should get tested by your medical practitioner if you fall into one of the above groups or if you sufer from any of the following. • Increase in thirst • Tiredness • Frequent need to use the toilet • Numbness or tingling in the legs and feet • Blurred vision • Recurring infections If you already have diabetes, there are plenty of ways in which you can continue to live well and reduce the risk of developing complications. You must have a yearly medical check of your: • weight • blood pressure • cholesterol/other blood fats • kidneys • eyes • HbA1c (1-4 times each year) • feet You must also: • be active • eat well • regularly test your blood glucose and HbA1C • not smoke • get regular education and keep up-to-date with the latest advice Don says: “We all know we have to eat better, exercise more and look after ourselves, but I never knew where to start. Coming here made it much easier”. For an appointment or to conidentially discuss your health needs, please contact us on 1300 552 509 or visit our website www.monashlink.org.au March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 5 Riversdale Soccer Club 1978 A chance meeting of three young Englishmen in the Sydney Airport lounge in January 1978 gave the present Riversdale Soccer Club its irst president, irst captain and coach and irst Best and Fairest winner. Not wishing to spend the inal leg of their journey alone, the wee, garrulous Englishmen struck up a conversation and over a few beers between lights the three were surprised to learn that they would be living only 10 minutes from each other in Camberwell, Victoria. Some months had passed when one Saturday afternoon in the Club Bar of the Riversdale Hotel in Hawthorn one of the men, who was working for a company called G. Kennon (a manufacturer of carpets and vinyl accessories for General Motors Holden), was looking for people interested in taking part in his company soccer team. G. Kennon's home ground for that irst season and next was the R. J. Sillitoe Reserve in Ludstone Street, Hampton. By the irst season’s end, G. Kennon was to reach eighth place on the League table with three wins, ive draws and ten losses. he attraction of the Riversdale Hotel’s Club Bar for the majority of G. Kennon’s players meant it was only a matter of time before closer links between the team and the pub were 6 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 established. At the conclusion of the 1979 season, players and supporters resolved to formulate a draft constitution establishing that “he Name of the Organization is Riversdale Soccer Club”. By 1980, all connections between Riversdale Soccer Club and G. Kennon had been severed. Gone were the yellow shirts and green shorts and socks, replaced with blue shirts and navy shorts and socks. Today Riversdale is a community-based club located in Camberwell. It boasts 300 registered players, with a range of senior and junior teams. Our goal is to provide an environment for players to enjoy participation in a team sport, learn to play football, and be supported in developing and achieving their potential. Our Juniors home ground is located at Hartwell Reserve in Glen Iris; our Seniors play at Frog Hollow Reserve on Fordham Avenue in Camberwell. he club is now actively registering players for the 2014 season, which kicks of in April. For club information and registration details visit www.riversdalesc.com.au. “Come on you Blues!” -ROB FAVATA The rebirth of St Mathews Church T HIS is the story of a church Church of South India. Rev. Jobby which refused to die. John ministers to both congregations he Anglican church of St and he and his family are about to Matthew stands at the eastern end become residents in St Matthew's of Ashburton, where High St meets Rev Len (let) and Rev Jobby (right) newly renovated vicarage. Warrigal Rd. Since its establishment Also sharing the facilities at St in 1947 it has been a place of Christian witness, but by Matthew's is a congregation of the Chinese Christian Zion mid 2009 its days appeared numbered and a service of Church, so altogether the place is a hive of activity each Deconsecration was planned. Sunday. his caused much angst to the small, mostly elderly, To usher in Christmas the three congregations combined congregation, who campaigned to have their church remain for a splendid service of carols and readings, with Bishop open. hey continued in faithful worship and extended a Barbara Darling an honoured guest and preacher. A delicious warm welcome to all. During this tenuous time parishioners supper, showing diversity of cuisines, followed. were greatly blessed to have the ministry and encouragement St Matthew's in 2014 exempliies multi-cultural, multiof Locum Vicar, the Rev. Len Greenhall, but threat of closure ethnic, 21st century Australia. All newcomers are warmly was ever present. At times it seemed that a miracle was welcomed. A cuppa after the service ofers opportunity to needed. chat and make new friends. Now new life has been breathed into St Matthew's with Service times are listed under Anglican Churches on page the arrival of not only a new Vicar, the Rev. Jobby John 33. Further information is available from the Secretary via Kulathumkal, but also a new congregation, members of the email: [email protected] LOOKING FOR UNIQUE TOYS? Then visit us at: The Toy Postman Shop 2 9-11 Hamilton Place Mount Waverley 3149 (Opposite the Commonwealth Bank) Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 2.00pm Phone: (03) 9803 1638 We are an independent toy store catering for 0-99 years of age. Come and purchase from our wide range of wooden toys, craft and science kits, puzzles and games. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 7 BURWOOD BULLETIN VACANCIES 8 Advertising Representatives MS Access Database Expert People with local knowledge sought to work with the Advertising Coordinator to source new advertisers in the cities of Boroondara, Monash and Whitehorse. Liaise with advertisers to produce eye-catching ads. No experience is necessary but a friendly personality would be an advantage. Internet and email connection required. Suit mature person. If you know MS Access well, contact us to see if you can assist us in building an interactive database for the Burwood Bulletin's various activities. he Burwood Bulletin is Centrelink approved and run entirely by volunteers working from home contributing their time and skills. Phone Raine today to discuss – 9877 5120. BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Family runs for Filomena T HE Mullins family lost their mother and wife, Filomena, back in 2003 after a three year battle with Breast Cancer. Not long before she died, Filomena asked her husband Lindsay to continue running to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation through the annual Mother's Day Classic. Since then, Lindsay has raised almost $100,000 through sponsorship and donations from family, friends, work colleagues, and the local community. Filomena and Lindsay’s children, Katharine (15) and James (18) will increase their participation, carrying on the important work Lindsay achieved over the last 10 years. hey hope that all children can grow up with their mums by their side. his year James and Katharine Mullins will be running the 2014 Mother's Day Classic on 11 May, and hope to see many of their friends and local community join them at Melbourne's Botanical Gardens on Mother's Day. Katharine and James coninue the tradiion Since the irst Mother's Day Classic in 1998 almost $20 million has been raised nationally, and the number of participants has increased each year. More details can be found at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au -LINDSAY MULLINS Knited Knockers Australia “Communiies Helping Women” Knockers temp M EMBERS of Knitted Knockers Australia have been creating hand-knitted breast prosthesis for women who have had a mastectomy. Knitted 100 percent cotton prostheses are an alternative to silicon prostheses; they are light and washable. Many women are requesting them as in hot weather this product is lighter and cooler to wear. We have many diferent groups all over Victoria knitting them, and we ofer them to ladies free. hey come in all sizes and we will send them to anyone – we have even sent them to a lady in India. his is a great partnership with Burwood Neighbourhood House and Burwood CWA and this community project has A kniing group meeing at the Kallista Tea rooms really taken of. he groups have used in excess of 20kg of 8 ply cotton, resulting in 110 pairs of knitted prostheses. Over 40 prostheses have been distributed and KK Australia is now in partnership with the Olivia Newton John Centre, the McGrath foundation and the Epworth Hospital Breast Care Support Team. We are looking for sponsorship!! Burwood Neighbourhood House, the Knitted Knockers registered oice in Australia, welcomes individual knitters or groups to support this important project. Phone 9808 6292 or email: [email protected] Like us on Facebook Can you Help? March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 9 W ELCOME to a new year that ofers new tastes and chances to have a better life. Recently two new cafés have opened in Ashburton. he centre also has an Afghan kebab shop where the food is unpretentious, but reasonably priced. Servings are fairly generous too. Fussy Pots, one of our new cafés, not only ofers interesting food, but will hold children’s parties upstairs. In other café news, Milk Cloud has changed hands and hopefully this team will go the distance. hey managed to have an Australia Day special – a good attempt that bodes well for innovations in the future. Eat Fish, our ish shop on the main drag, has already developed a good client base and is proving a winner with your scribe. To date I have already managed to get two meals, both fabulous, out of one purchase, and have had other illing meals there without breaking the bank. By the time you folk read this, the Ashburton Festival will have been staged. I do hope that the last Sunday in February will be ine and mild so we can enjoy the day. 10 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Indian mynas no minor threat T YPE “Indian myna bird” into an internet search engine and the result will be thousands of sites ofering instructions for eradicating the species fast becoming Australia’s number one feral enemy. In 1862 common Indian myna birds were deliberately imported in an endeavour to control insect pests in Melbourne’s market gardens – in their homeland they are known as the “farmer’s friend” because of their predilection for crop-destroying insects. Since that time their numbers have exploded to the point where they are a serious environmental threat to Australia’s native wildlife. A recent impact survey revealed they are causing a decline in nine Australian bird species. Indian mynas (or garbage birds) are scavengers, able to eat a wide range of food types including insects, meat, fruits, vegetables, lizards, small ish, pet food and stock feed. Any attempt to restrict one food results in their shifting to another. Poisoning is too much of a risk to children and pets. Mynas form breeding pairs from September to March and they can raise multiple clutches each year of four or ive chicks per clutch and travel in small family groups to look for food at regular feeding sites. After March, they move to communal roosts in larger groups, where they can number in the hundreds. Although seemingly indestructible, Indian mynas do have their weaknesses. Dr Chris Tidemann, of the Australian National University, has designed a trap that does not alarm the birds – apparently mynas are highly intelligent and learn to avoid traps when they hear distress calls from other mynas. Tidemann’s system, said to be clean, green, safe and humane, has met with approval from animal welfare and conservation groups. he trap and euthanasia system are portable, and multiple traps can be operated by one person. Traps are available from various organisations such as Myna Magnet, or you can build your own. Many councils and groups on the eastern seaboard have action plans for the eradication of this “Rat of the Sky”. As a community service, Men’s Sheds in Corrimal and Ballina (in New South Wales) make and sell myna bird traps. For anyone thinking they are attractive, harmless little birds that deserve a place in our ecosystem, Indian mynas were recently ranked third by the World Conservation Union in their publication 100 of the World’s Most Invasive Species. Recognising Indian myna birds Australia has a native Noisy miner bird and it is important to diferentiate between the two species. he native Noisy miner, which belongs to the honeyeater family, often forages for nectar on lowering shrubs and is a protected species. What you can do to help Aussie birds Feed pets indoors. Don’t leave food scraps outside. Ensure rubbish bins are securely closed. Do not feed birds in your backyard. An Indian Myna Control Handbook in free downloadable pdf format is available by visiting the website www.indianmynaproject.com.au/control-project -RAINE BIANCALT References: http://fennerschool-associated.anu.edu.au/myna/problem.html www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/indian-myna-driving-decline-in-many-nativebirds.htm http://mynamagnet.com.au www.indianmynaproject.com.au/indian-myna-proile http://corrimalmensshed.weebly.com/programs.html March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 11 Welcome stranger! D O you know any new immigrants – or others – who are struggling to learn English? Or not struggling, but keen to practise and to be able to converse more luently. here is a free ESL (English as a Second Language) program available to them just around the corner! he program runs on hursdays during the school term, and students can come at a time suitable to themselves for conversation practice, improving reading comprehension, asking questions, or simply meeting others and sharing a “cuppa” (this very Australian term is just one of many idioms that can be explained to them!). he classes are held at Ashburton Presbyterian Church, which is one of the two churches on “Sacred Island”, that little triangle of land on Warrigal Road where High Street and High Street Road nearly meet. he Anglicans have the red-brick building on Warrigal Road whilst the Presbyterians occupy the yellow-brick building on the point of the triangle. he oicial address is 1 High Street Road Extension. he classes are entirely free. hey are mainly for adults, but any age can come. Ideally students will come regularly, but the teachers (all of whom are trained volunteers) understand that this is not always possible. At present classes are from 10am till noon, and from 7.30pm till 9.30. Interested people can phone Suzanne on 0412 176 080 or email her on [email protected] -MarJo ANGELICO Ashy op shop – a proud history I WHITE GOODS SPECIALISTS •Refrigerators •Stoves, Cook Tops, Wall Ovens •Rangehoods •Air Conditioners - Split box Supplied & Installed •Dishwasher •Washing Machines •Dryers •TV’s PHONE: 9885 8829 12 511 Warrigal Rd, Ashwood www.ashwoodbulk.com.au BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 T is 50 years since Ashy Op Shop irst opened as the Golden Opportunity Shop in 1963. An interim committee formed on 26 September 1961, led by then Camberwell Mayor Neville Lee, and Ashburton & District Senior Citizens’ Welfare Association was born. Mr John Rickards became its chairman, and other notable pioneer volunteers included Dorothy Rickards, Helena Lee, Harold Johnston, Norma Grayson and many others. heir vision was for a Senior Citizens centre, with services for older locals. he iconic army-issue green tin shed which had been the Post Oice was the ideal site for the irst Golden Opportunity Shop, oicially opened on 2 March 1963 next to Ashburton station. he Op Shop raised £1731 in its irst six months. One volunteer complained that she put her hat down for just a moment, and it was sold for one shilling and sixpence! Other building appeal fundraisers included a Miss Ashburton contest and a Balwyn Gun Club shooting event. he building at 296 High St was oicially opened on 19 March 1967. To give goods or plants or ind a bargain at he Ashy Op Shop, or to receive delicious Meals on Wheels, or join a fun activity, or make a donation, or volunteer, phone 9885 3815. -MARGARET CAMPION Forest fosters lood of memories Display your medals with pride. Following our story about the Ashburton Forest in the summer issue of Burwood Bulletin, we received an informative letter from Loraine Wood, who once lived by the forest. I would like to add my recollections of the Ashy forest in the 40s. I lived in Ashburn Grove, opposite what is now the Alamein station. he house was on a huge block; the back fence was right on the edge of the forest, and memories of collecting mushrooms with my brothers before school are very vivid. Mushrooms were plentiful, as were blackberries on huge, high bushes. My father would put a ladder against the bushes to get the berries. Swaggies1 would camp in the forest, and after collecting mushrooms would knock on our door to ask my mother to cook them, which she did gladly. here was no fear of trauma; the swaggies were a friendly lot, down on their luck, and the Ashy forest was their home. Opposite Alamein Station was a paddock (which today is a kindergarten) where cows grazed, and our bonire nights were held on that corner, right beside our house – the whole street would turn out on “bonny night”. Wood was collected from broken trees for irewood. In spring, our delight would be to collect wildlowers in the forest, “chocolate lowers” being a favourite, and “harbingers of spring” or “boys and girls”, which were the same lower just in diferent forms. We had favourite trees, which we had given names to so we could tell our friends which tree to meet at – the “ghost tree”, the “bridge tree” and such. As youngsters of 10 to12 years we would hide and watch many young lovers meeting – the Ashy forest taught us much! In those days in Ashy we had no fear of danger in our forest. It was a sad time when after the war the Housing Commission purchased our Ashy forest to build muchneeded homes. My favourite shops were Rudd’s milk bar, McCausland’s chemist on the corner of Marquis Street, McFarlane’s ish and chip shop and Richards’ Hardware – not forgetting “Bud” Abbot’s library and book shop. hank you for your wonderful magazine. -LORAINE WOOD 1 Swagmen (swaggies) were transient, temporary workers who travelled by foot from farm to farm carrying the traditional swag. Characteristically they wore hats strung with corks to ward of lies. P rotect and repair your valuable history while creating a striking display. Mounted swing or court style, medals can be cleaned and reribboned and lost medals replaced with replicas. Cabinet frames are available so medals can be worn as well as displayed. Every framing order over $100 receives two beautiful greeting cards free. Mention this ad. When it matters, bring it to Abacus Art for expert advice on mounting and framing. Foundation Member of Member 489 Warrigal Rd Ashwood 9885 8742 www.abacusart.com.au March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 13 Boys Johnny o Yo Y Pizza & actory F Yoghurt PEN NOW O Convenient shopping everyday with FREE undercover parking! SUPERMARKETS, DEPARTMENT STORE & LIQUOR ALDI Supermarket 9802 5798 Coles Supermarket 9847 8300 First Choice Liquor 9210 5200 K Mart 8822 8200 Liquorland 9847 8380 FITNESS Re-Creation Health Club 9886 1110 FRESH FOOD Amfia Deli Bakers Delight Bon Bons Bakery Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse H & K Meats Hongmart 9802 2755 9803 7810 9886 6685 9802 1410 9887 9238 9886 7686 HEALTH & MEDICAL Guardian Medical Centre My Optometrist Origin Chinese Massage Quality Pharmacy Unity Dental EAT-IN & TAKEAWAY FOOD Combo’s Crepes Village Gloria Jean’s Coffees Green Legume Grill’d Groove Train Hollywood International Buffet Johnny Boys Pizza Mochachino’s Nandos New Eastern Dragon Red Pepper Mild n Spicy Shuji Sushi Subway Yo Yo Yoghurt Factory SERVICES & BANKING All World Travel Australia Post 9887 9412 Bank of Melbourne 0411 218 804 GIFTS, HOMEWARES & JEWELLERY Bright & Beautiful Drycleaners 9886 6674 Cash Converters 9878 0799 East Burwood Tattslotto 9802 8858 Celine Jewellery 9802 8088 Flight Centre 9802 0362 Eloquence Homewares 9886 5587 K Mart Auto 9803 0887 Free Choice Tobacco 0415 370 631 MKC Repairs 9802 2283 Rakuten 9887 8296 Shoe Guy 9803 1700 Photobarn 9802 0400 TAB 9803 0846 Reject Shop 9803 8255 Video Ezy 9886 7199 Sugarland 9886 7730 Vodafone 9803 8888 Vogue Express Homewares 9886 6860 Water Works Car Wash 9886 6842 Centre Management 9802 7753 HAIR & BEAUTY 8838 8836 9886 5553 Nails Extensions 0412 081 307 9803 0099 Sam Mondous Barber Shop FASHION Abby Rose Eloquence Fashion 9886 6068 9886 5134 BURWOOD EAST Burwood One. Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. Tel: 9886 8388 burwoodone.com.au 9886 6066 9887 6622 9803 5086 9886 6777 9886 1212 9802 0333 9886 6655 9955 5600 9886 6181 9803 5503 9955 7200 9802 1618 8399 1368 9803 3975 9886 6668 9802 1403 9802 6699 9886 8388 RSPCA goes state-of-the-art A CROSS the state, RSPCA Victoria has nine shelters and two Pets Place pet-care centres. RSPCA Burwood East is the largest Victorian shelter, which originally opened in 1964 with the irst dog adoption centre named “Tailwaggers”. Fast-forward to today and the state-of-the-art Animal Care Centre that has been built in Burwood East. Launched last November, this new era in animal welfare has been made possible owing to the kindness of four generous bequestors, who speciically wished to rebuild the older site. Plans for the site redevelopment began in 2004 with the objective to create a world-class facility for animal care. Begun in August 2011, it was completed November 2013. Burwood East alone receives over 10 000 animal admissions a year. With only 3 per cent of funding coming from the government, the RSPCA has made sure that the upgraded and new services were designed to help generate funds for its animal services. hese include indoor training facilities, an upgraded vet clinic and hospital, retail, indoor pet-adoption areas, expanded grooming services, a café and, later in 2014, a doggy day-care centre. “We are very proud of our new RSPCA Victoria Animal Care Centre; we believe it is a world-class facility for animal care and welfare that will ensure the thousands of animals that come through our doors each year receive the highest quality care,” says Maria Mercurio, CEO, RSPCA Victoria. VETERINARY CLINIC An upgraded Vet Clinic and consultation rooms allow RSPCA Victoria to treat 10 000 more animals per year. he clinic has a team of highly skilled vets and nurses who provide exceptional care to RSPCAshelter animals and privately owned pets. It houses the latest specialised equipment, with on-site radiology and pathology testing facilities. Caring vets and nursing staf are trained in the latest techniques and have expansive knowledge in a range of veterinary procedures. RSPCA Victoria is grateful to the estate of Nancy Crookesbarker for help in funding the upgraded Clinic and Animal Hospital. RETAIL he new retail area stocks everything from pet accessories and health products to pet food, including Hill's Science Diet. here are also qualiied vet nurses available if people need guidance or advice, and there’s a large range of products available through the online shop. RSPCA’s work in metropolitan Melbourne is also supported with fundraising from the op shop located just across the road from the new Burwood East headquarters in Burwood Heights Shopping Centre. You never know what little treasure you might ind, and everything you spend is reinvested in the care of RSPCA animals. BARKERY CAFÉ Managed by Ignite Cafés, a not-forproit social enterprise, the café ofers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free lavoursome dishes with humanely sourced produce. ANIMAL TRAINING & WELL-BEING CENTRE Made possible by the generous gift from the Frank Samways Estate, the Animal Training & Wellbeing Centre houses the grooming, training and doggy daycare services. Grooming – Pet Parlour – hree expanded grooming parlours cater for dogs and cats with special needs including those that are anxious, have sensitive skin, are unsocial animals and/or are older citizens. Pet Parlour is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Pet Training – he purpose-built training facility is climate controlled, quieter, and overall a better environment in which to train dogs. Doggy Daycare – Opening in 2014, this will ofer a premium dog-minding service for your pal. INDOOR ADOPTIONS New indoor adoption areas are temperature-controlled with 12 air-changes per hour. YARDS Nine new yards for exercise and stimulation of dogs that now have diferent surfaces to explore, which aids in rehabilitation and assists them to adapt to diferent environments. MEMORIAL GARDENS he gardens are open to the public, so family and friends of loved ones are welcome to visit at any time. SUSTAINABILITY he building was designed by Barbara Bamford, of Bamford-Dash Architecture, and constructed by Buxton Construction. It is made of locally sourced precast concrete cladding, which has thermal properties and a long lifespan to reduce its carbon footprint. About the RSPCA As Australia's leading animal welfare charity, the RSPCA works tirelessly to educate the community about animal welfare and advocates for improved legislation. Across the state of Victoria, the RSPCA's community services include inspections, animal shelters, clinics and education. We operate nine animal welfare shelters providing refuge and care, and each year strive to give more than 35 000 animals a second chance. Established in 1871, RSPCA Victoria is a not-for-profit charity that relies heavily on the support of Victorians to care for “all creatures great and small”. Only 3 per cent of its operating expenses is supported by a grant from the Victorian State Government. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 15 Volunteer! What better way to spend the day? People who volunteer give their valuable time, energy and expertise to help non-profit organisations provide vital community services. People choose to volunteer for many reasons: to meet people, have fun, try something new, gain experience, practise English or become more involved in the local community. The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre offers a range of services for volunteers and managers of volunteers. Whether you give a few hours a week, a fortnight or a month - you can make a difference. Phone 9278 4550 Email [email protected] Web www.bvrc.org.au So how does 75 really become the new 50? When you meet up with good friends who listen, it can feel like the worries have lifted off your shoulders and years have dropped off your age. From our experienced and caring staff to our 3-course $7.50 Meals on Wheels, gardening, bus trips, social events, exercises, card games, hairdressing, podiatry and ‘The Ashy’ Op Shop, Ashburton Support Services can be your passport to feeling happier, healthier - and younger! Just drop in, visit us online or call us for more details on how we can help you enjoy life. Ashburton Support Services 296 High St, Ashburton (Cnr Warner Ave) Ph. 03 9885 3815 | www.ashburtonsupport.org.au 16 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 B eing a teenager is exciting and frightening at the same time. Some of the challenges we face include peer pressure, technology overload, maintaining good health, pressure to perform well at school and to keep up with everybody else. And yet, being a teenager in 2014 is also a wonderful thing! We live in an amazing city where there are wonderful opportunities to get out and about together with friends. We are becoming independent and we are learning to do things for ourselves. Peer pressure can be common during teenage years. Peer pressure is when your friends put pressure on you to do things that you may not want to do. Things someone might do under peer pressure include trying things that are bad for your health, disobeying your parents behind their backs, pretending to like things that you wouldn’t normally like and doing things that you wouldn’t normally do. Sometimes it can be hard to resist peer pressure because your friends’ actions may have an impact on you or they may say things like “If you don’t do this, I won’t be your friend any more” or “You’re such a chicken. Seriously, just do it”, or even “Thought you’d say no. You never know how to have fun”. It’s important to remember – would a true friend really say these hurtful things to you? I think it’s also important at these times to stay true to yourself and to also remember your values. It’s more worthwhile having friends that care about you and respect you than having friends that force you to be someone who you are not. Technology is something that we need to learn how to manage. Teenagers spend quite a lot of time looking at screens. Technology has impacted on how much we exercise, how much we help out at home and how much we go outside to get fresh air and vitamin D. Exercise and maintaining health is important during teenage years, because when you are in primary school you tend to run around a lot, but once you reach high school the running and playing stops. It’s also important to manage your diet because if you continually eat the wrong kinds of food, pimples may appear on your face. Helping out at home and going outside are also very important. We can’t do these things if we are sitting down and playing on our devices all the time. Social media has become a part of our everyday lives now. It’s an awesome way to communicate with others and it’s an interesting way to express yourself and to see a snippet of other people’s lives too. However, with it comes cyber bullying, which is a form of bullying across the internet. It has happened on social media before and is not right. If we experience cyber bullying, we need to be brave enough to tell a parent or a trusted adult. Once you reach high school, there is more pressure for you to perform well at school. I think this is because you are becoming closer than ever to participating in your VCE, and every moment counts. Some parents can put pressure on you to do well at school. This isn’t always a good thing because you can feel anxious, worried or overloaded. This can also work in reverse, because if your friends don’t care about schoolwork they can pressure you into not trying hard in your studies. I think it’s important to stay true to yourself even though sometimes it might be hard. Although being a teenager comes with challenges, it can also be the best part of your life. You get more opportunities than you did when you were younger and you still get to have fun and be silly sometimes. The positive thing about the challenges is that they help us grow and learn how to be a good friend. I’m looking forward to the teenage years ahead! -BROOKE March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 17 Paul, Gus, Dave, Dylan, Sam, Ben, Dec & Graham We open 7 days a week: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm Friday - Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: 10am - 9pm 18 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 WHAT’S NEW IN T HE Burwood Village Shopping Precinct is set to undergo a facelift. he Burwood Village Traders Association is working in conjunction with the City of Boroondara to refurbish the shopping centre’s infrastructure design. We would like to warmly welcome our newest business an Audiology practice, True Hearing. Nazanin Amini, owner and practitioner says, “Our philosophy is ‘Come Hear the Diference’, and we pride ourselves on the highest technology, extremely reasonable pricing and a personalised service.” To schedule your FREE hearing screening, call 1300 TRUE HEAR (1300 878 343) and hear for yourself the diference they can make! Did you know that vintage inspired parties are becoming the hottest trend for 2014? High tea is becoming increasingly popular, so why not have one at your own place with a vintage lair? Balloons! Parties! Hire! are now hiring traditional ine English vintage tea sets with an elegant design, including antique tea cups and saucers, tea pots, cupcake stands and accessories. hese are available for hiring for up to 60 people. Find rare items for your vintage soiree! Lions Club of Boroondara Op Shop and the Animal Welfare Op Shop, ofer timeless and quirky pieces as well as many other long forgotten goodies. If you are looking for retro fashion, try hunting through Karmic Treasures. To re-style or add a fresh twist to your cherished vintage gown – just speak to the team at Secret Style Alteration & Tailoring to get the perfect it. Create a romantic vintage look or a cool indie atmosphere in your home. Australian Mantelpiece has always provided a wide range of beautiful and antique ireplace tiles and ire bellows. hey also ofer a natural antique wax polish which expertly covers and repairs scratches on your beloved dark wood antiques. Finalise your vintage decorations with a range of genuine unique carpets and rugs at Jagers Carpets, or visit Forman Picture Framing to ind unique wooden frames, vintage art posters and prints to brighten up your wall. For a full listing of the Burwood Village Traders and to keep up with the latest happenings,visit our website burwoodvillage.com.au Where are they now? W ELL, we know where some are – but there are still more we’ve not yet traced. An old photograph of Hartwell State School’s 1955 boys Grade VI class shows 52 boys – very diferent from today’s class sizes. With 2015 being the 60th anniversary of this great bunch’s 6th Grade experience, the search for old classmates has begun. Unfortunately so far only 12 have been traced. Nine of us recently met for lunch at Zous Café in Burwood – all very clearly older and claiming to be wiser! he goal was to catch up with more recent doings and to put names to faces from the school photograph. he nine of us came from all over the state: the North East, Gippsland, the Otways and from around Melbourne. While the hair was generally somewhat greyer, the memories were sharp and bodies active. Class photographs of the day didn’t come with all the names listed, so every efort is being made to identify those 1955 faces with the memories of much older bodies. he search continues and anyone with information is invited to pass it on to me. he group will meet again on 26 March at Zous Café in Toorak Road, Burwood at 12.15pm. Any other Hartwell 1955 Grade 6ers would be most welcome to join us. -RUSS DAWE ([email protected]). March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 19 Thumbs up for chickens at Watle Hill C ONNECTING with nature, recycling and the environment are elements of learning that are very important to the families of Wattle Hill Kindergarten in Burwood, so there was great sadness late last year when it was discovered that the kindergarten’s two beloved pet chickens had been taken by a fox. Teachers Soi Galanis and Connie Mills had a number of conversations with the children about how to ensure chickens could live safely at the kindergarten, and while some of their suggestions – such as staying up late and shouting “BOO!” at the fox or building a trap door for catching it – were rejected, the idea of creating a new and safer fox-proof coop was embraced. When the call went out for help, there were positive responses from parents, neighbours, grandparents and teachers. Bunnings in Box Hill kindly supported the project with a donation of the majority of timber and wire required, and the balance was provided through kindergarten fundraising activities. A couple of handy dads created a plan and set about clearing the space and erecting the frame. With the assistance Boroondara noticeboard Latitude 37 at Music at the Court House Named after the latitudinal position that links Melbourne and New Zealand, Julia Fredersdorff (violin), Laura Vaughan (viola da gamba) and Donald Nicolson (harpsichord) are a bold Baroque trio that bring music of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries back to life on period instruments. Latitude 37 perform at Kew Court House on Sunday 16 March at 2pm as part of the monthly Music at the Court House series. Tickets $32 full or $27 concession. Bookings and more information – 9278 4770 or www.kewcourthouse.com.au Latitude 37 – an awesome baroque trio 20 Matinee Music presents String Fever Join husband and wife team Jacqui and Brenton Edgecombe at the glorious Main Hall at the Hawthorn Arts Centre for String Fever, a cello and violin performance with a comic edge. Combining popular music, extraordinary musicianship and nouveau Vaudevillian comedy, they are a feature act like no other. Let String Fever entertain you on Tuesday 15 April at 11am. Tickets $20. of many, a fox-proof trench was dug and the wire attached. Some new feeders were purchased, and with the addition of a laying box the pen was ready for the new residents. he children participated in a chickenhatching program earlier in 2013 and a few chicks were kept in anticipation of the new pen. Now they, along with some new feathered friends, are happily ensconced in their new home. he children enjoy the company of the roaming chickens while they play in the large natural garden playground, and through this interaction they also learn about pet care. A recycling program, in place for some time at the kindergarten, ensures that waste from the children’s food is given to the chickens and food scraps also feed the worm farm and guinea pigs. Now the children are planning how to decorate the chickens’ new home – and their suggestions are sure to create a colourful and fun environment. For any queries regarding enrolment at Wattle Hill Kindergarten please contact wattle.hill.kin@kindergarten. vic.gov.au or call 9808 8848. Marketing basics seminar Presented by Small Business Victoria, this seminar will enable you to develop an effective marketing plan for your business. You’ll learn how to make your marketing stand out, how to measure success, and the steps to creating a sound marketing budget and plan. Join us at Council’s offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell on Wednesday 19 March at 6pm. Tickets $20. Bookings and more information – 9278 47770 or www.hawthornartscentre.com.au Bookings – www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ business/events More information – 9278 4814 Research the history of your house Living for our Future Would you like to know when your house was built and who lived there? Learn how to research the history of your house at Ashburton Library on Saturday 15 March at 10.30am. This special Learn it at Boroondara Libraries session will also introduce you to useful resources for restoring and renovating your house. Bookings essential for this free event. Bookings and more information – 9278 4666 or boroondaralibraryevents.eventbrite. com BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Council offers Boroondara residents free sustainable living workshops and events through our Living for our Future program. Led by experienced presenters, these talks, workshops and events are informative and practical. Come along to gain new skills and meet like-minded people. To stay informed about upcoming sustainable living workshops and events, join our Living for our Future email list. More information – 9278 4011 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ livingforourfuture Your Boroondara councillors Gardiner Ward Lynden Ward Mayor Cr Coral Ross 9278 4457 0438 005 225 Cr Heinz Kreutz 9835 7844 0438 006 656 Bellevue Ward Cr Jane Addis 9835 7845 0409 267 902 Cr Jim Parke 9835 7840 0419 333 333 Cotham Ward Cr Judith Voce 9835 7841 0409 887 097 Glenferrie Ward Cr Steve Hurd 9835 7849 0417 708 182 Junction Ward Cr Jack Wegman 9835 7843 0438 011 665 Maling Ward Maranoa Ward Cr Philip Mallis 9835 7846 0418 564 410 Solway Ward Cr Kevin Chow 9835 7847 0427 544 328 Studley Ward Cr Phillip Healey 9835 7848 0437 374 773 Contact the City of Boroondara Phone: 9278 4444 Email: boroondara@ boroondara.vic.gov.au Website: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/boroondara Facebook: www.facebook.com/ boroondaracouncil THE TRAIL TO GARDINERS CREEK The bridge in Back Creek Reserve O UR fourth walk starts and inishes at Burwood Railway Station (eastern side) or tram stop 53 (Lithgow Street) on Toorak Road (Melway 60 D6). From the tram, walk south along Lithgow Street. If you come from the train, you will join the walk one block along Lithgow Street. Now, continuing south, take the informal footpath on the railway side of Welfare Parade and discover the indigenous lora reserve right in the heart of Burwood/ Ashburton. You will reach a bridge over the line. Cross it, continue south for 200 metres, and enter Summerhill Park. At the playground you may also enjoy the Aussie animals “puzzle”! Go south (downhill) to join the main Ferndale Trail, which winds down through Hill’n’Dale Park, past trees with varying barks (look for a spotted gum, an ironbark, and paperbarks) and a BMX park. In about 30 minutes, you enter the large Ferndale Park, a good place for a break, with playground, large trees, BBQ, toilet and cofee shop. Cross Glen Iris Road into Back Creek Reserve, continuing gently downhill. Have you wondered why the Burwood area has so many great linear parks? Many of them were actual creeks, which have been covered over; this is clear when you see the bridge over the path along this section. After about 10 minutes, you will hear the freeway as you enter Nettleton Park. Look for a little notice from the local Friends group. Turn left at the Gardiners Creek Trail (don’t cross this bridge, but take a look). Signage tells you how busy this trail can be! After another 10 minutes you will reach a second bridge. Cross the creek here, turn hard left, then walk along an informal track behind the guardrail and you will see a small weir (which oxygenates the creek) and revegetation works. After 200 metres, you rejoin the trail. Go under High Street into a big picnic area with toilets and great historical information. Again, you can walk on footpaths parallel with the bike trail, exploring wetlands until, in about 15 minutes, you come to a large duck pond with some friendly “locals”. Cross Dunlop Street (pedestrian lights), and continue on the trail for about 200 metres to a small pedestrian bridge across the creek. Cross the creek and walk upstream one block to Donald Street. Follow Donald Street away from the creek, crossing Albion Road and continuing along Chamberlain Street. Soon you will reach Watson Park, which has a playground and a slightly hidden public toilet. Walk diagonally across this park. You now have two choices: you can head north (gently uphill along Munro Avenue) to Ashburton shops for tasty goodies (and then to Ashburton Station), or take the shorter route east along Baird Street, turning Right/Left/Left/Right to Alamein Station, for the train trip back to Burwood. You have walked 6 or 7 kilometres, depending upon how much “exploring” you have done! -MARK LEARMONTH March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 21 New psoriasis champion sought H ELEN Bastian, National President of the Psoriasis Association, oicially retired in December 2013. Her vision, drive, dedication and support for members have seen the association grow and develop into a 2000-strong organisation. Public relations and education have been two key areas Helen has focused on. Relecting on her 30 years of service to the association, Helen said she has “visited people in hospital, given talks to school classes and community groups and attended several international psoriasis conferences overseas”. Her aim has always been to raise the proile and improve the general public’s knowledge of psoriasis. “Psoriasis is a common medical condition that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. he result can be seen as inlamed, thickened and scaly areas of skin. It can also afect other areas, such as ingers or toenails. In some cases the person may have sore and inlamed joints at the same time. When this occurs, it is called psoriatic arthritis.’’ (Living with Psoriasis Booklet, published by Psoriasis Australia, page 4) Helen has worked tirelessly to “gain acceptance from the medical profession” for the association. In particular, she has ensured pamphlets on psoriasis have been distributed to as many doctor’s rooms as possible. Strategic alliances developed with other medical professionals, associations and drug companies have helped Helen to promote the psoriasis association and its work. In return, she has provided member access for surveys and drug trials which have helped to develop new and improve existing treatments for the condition. Psoriasis Australia is currently seeking new volunteers to help with telephone support and website development, and to take on the leadership roles of President and Treasurer. If you are interested, please call Nicole on (03) 9813 8080, or email: [email protected] to ind out more. -JENNY TREWIN The History of Hot Cross Buns Travel Agents Licence No: 30257 Telephone: (03) 9808 1177 Largest Independent Travel Agent in Victoria Proudly Serving the Community for 25 Years �� �� �� �� �� Airfares Cruises Rail Coach Groups �� �� �� �� Holiday Packages Accommodation Car Hire Insurance Reliable friendly service with knowledgeable staff providing personal attention and competitive travel. East Burwood Travel Pty Ltd Shop 6, Cnr Burwood Highway and Middleborough Rd East Burwood VIC 3125 email: [email protected] T HE word Easter comes from the name for the AngloSaxon goddess of light and spring, Eostre, and special dishes were cooked in her honour to ensure a fertile year. Most important of these was a small spiced bun, from which our hot cross bun derives. he baking of buns associated with religious oferings goes back to remotest antiquity. he Egyptians ofered small round cakes to the goddess of the moon, each marked with her symbol, a representation of the horns of an ox. In ancient Greece a bread containing the inest sifted lour and honey had the name bous meaning “ox” and from which the word bun is said to have originated. In time, the representation of the horns became a simple cross, although it also has been suggested that this was intended to symbolise the four quarters of the moon. he old association was transposed into a Christianised form and the ritual of baking “hot cross buns” became standard practice of the Easter celebration in English society. Source: ‘An ancient tradition’, J. Passmore, Queensland’s Courier Mail, 26 March 1997 22 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Banking on Future Leaders O UR Community Bank® branches in Canterbury, Ashburton, Surrey Hills and Balwyn are providing four local young people with the chance to attend a ive-day Youth Leadership and Business Summit in July this year. he bank branches are providing four scholarships for youths aged 15 to 17 in association with Magic Moments Foundation, the organisers of the summit along with Bendigo Bank. he summit will be held in country Victoria from Sunday, 6 July to hursday, 10 July. he scholarships, worth around $2000 each, are open to young leaders who are interested in advancing their leadership, business and community-involvement skills. here will be ive days and four nights of amazing speakers, life lessons and knowledge shared to help the young people create strategies to determine and achieve their goals. For further details on how to apply for one of these scholarships, contact one of the four Community Bank® branches. More information can be found on the Canterbury branch Facebook site Simply “Marveloo” for disabled Our Community Bank® branches recently provided just over $13 500 through Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils towards Australia’s irst mobile restroom for the disabled. he Marveloo means that people who have a disability, and rely on assistance to use the bathroom, can attend public events knowing that they will have access to the facilities they need. We’re ready to tailor a home loan package for you banking Canterbury, Ashburton, Surrey Hills and Balwyn Community Bank® branches are doing deals on home loans – and it’s all about getting you a better deal. LOCAL Right now you can save 0.7%pa off the Bendigo’s standard variable home loan rate when you borrow more than $250,000, or 0.5%pa if you borrow less. And with a home loan package you’ll get even better value, reduced fees and added flexibility. Drop into your nearest branch at Canterbury – 9836 9466, Ashburton – 9885 2666, Surrey Hills – 9890 7188 or Balwyn – 9836 8029 to find out more. All loans are subject to Bendigo Bank’s normal lending criteria. Fees, charges, terms and conditions apply. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S41790C (204803_v3) (21/01/2014) www.bendigobank.com.au Canterbury, Ashburton, Surrey Hills and Balwyn Community Bank® branches March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 23 Y L P L O A C H LO S Y L L A T TO . 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Programs ofered range from certiicates through to degrees, as well as lifestyle short courses and instruction in work skills. Study success is closer than you think, because there are four main campuses in the Box Hill area and a partnership with the Centre for Adult Education (CAE) adds three more in the Melbourne CBD. Multi-award winner Box Hill Institute’s reputation for the quality of its education and training – and the resulting success of its students – has been recognised through a number of major industry awards. In November 2013, the Institute was named International Training Provider of the Year at the Australian Training Awards. And on two previous occasions it was the winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year award at the Victorian State Training Awards. he Institute is not stopping there, though. It is continually developing facilities and programs to meet the changing needs of industry and students. Real-world training in outstanding facilities hese days a major concern for students is whether, after several years of study and a considerable investment in their future, they will actually get a job in which they can apply their skills. Encouragingly, 93 per cent of Box Hill Institute graduates go on to full-time employment or further study within six months of course completion (NCVER, 2012). One of the ways Box Hill Institute achieves high employability outcomes for graduates is by ensuring students train in modern facilities that simulate real work environments. Combined with industry-standard equipment and the latest teaching and learning practices, these simulated industry environments provide graduates with an extra advantage when entering the workforce, upskilling qualiications or changing careers. Partnerships connect students with industry Several of Box Hill Institute’s training workplaces have been developed from unique partnerships with international organisations such as Interlora (Flowers on Elgar) and Aveda (Aveda Day Spa). he Aveda Day Spa at Box Hill Institute is the only Aveda training centre in the southern hemisphere. It is itted out with the very latest spa treatment equipment and provides Aveda Spa services and products to the public. B Bakers Delight is another well-known organisation that has established a Centre of Excellence for bakery training at the Box Hill Elgar Campus. Several other training centres – for example, the veterinary centre, Pets on Elgar – are open to the public for services and, in some cases, the sale of retail products. Other top facilities include the Nursing Skills Centre of Excellence, which ofers hands-on training in a realistic hospital setting. A simulated hospital with wards, operating theatres and recovery rooms it has been designed in consultation with nursing staf. For health services across Victoria, the Nursing Skills Centre of Excellence is the provider of choice for entry-level skills development, refresher skills maintenance and advanced skill programs. New Integrated Technology Hub irst in Australia he new, ultramodern $34 million Integrated Technology Hub (ITH) at Box Hill Institute will provide collaborative learning spaces for the building services and electromechanical technology industries. Operational in 2014, the ITH will provide world-class facilities in a highly environmentally friendly building designed to achieve a 5-star green star accreditation. he ITH will also be home to the Refrigeration and Climate Control Centre of Excellence and will provide the main training facilities for the air conditioning and allied industries. Teaching strategies at the ITH will involve group-work projects in which students who are studying for careers in diferent vocational areas, such as building design, engineering, and building construction, come together to engage in problem-based learning. More than 20 specialist degrees ofered Box Hill Institute was one of the irst TAFE providers to deliver higher education and now ofers a suite of specialist industry-focused degrees covering a range of subject areas. In fact, the Institute provides more than 20 degree courses comprising bachelors, associates and masters. Even more degrees are planned for launch during 2014. As well, many pathways have been created – from a diploma to a Box Hill Institute degree or a degree with a partner university. he Institute’s educational partners include the Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, La Trobe University and Monash University. Whereas a university degree usually has a strong theoretical focus, at Box Hill Institute the focus is on the applied, practical side; the emphasis is put on job skills, so that graduates are ready to dive straight into the workforce. Many of the Institute’s degree courses you won’t ind ofered anywhere else. For example, the music business degree is the only one of its type in Australia. Students also beneit from smaller class sizes and close-knit support, often with one-on-one help from teachers. To see a list of Box Hill Institute courses, including degrees and pathways to university, visit www.boxhill.edu.au Or talk to a customer service adviser on 1300 269 445 (1300 BOXHILL). 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Call 1800 799 087 or visit athelstan.com.au 450 Camberwell Road, Camberwell Display Apartment open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm 28 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH VILLA MARIA Staions of the cross A LL are welcome to join us at 12 noon at Highield Park at the corner of Riversdale and Highield roads on 18 April. Good Friday is the day Christians around the world remember the death of Jesus and His sufering on the cross in order that we can have life to the full. For more than 15 years the eight Churches within the Canterbury Council of Churches have been welcoming the wider community to join them at Highield Park to commemorate this important day on the Christian calendar. here are 12 crosses placed around the park and as we walk from cross to cross there is meditative singing. Banners from various churches represent each station, while representatives from each of the churches do a reading and prayer at each cross. Hot cross buns are then distributed and people are encouraged to share their bun with someone they do not know as a symbol of unity. EASTER SERVICES Burwood Uniting Church Palm Sunday Worship: 13 April 10am Holy Week: 14-17 April. All Services 8pm Mon: Choral Relection. Tues: Meditation Wed: Taize Style Service. hurs: Holy Communion Good Friday: 9.30am Easter Sunday: 10am Glen Iris Road Uniting Church Holy Week: Mon-Wed 7.30pm relective services Maundy hursday: 7.30pm Good Friday: 9.30am Easter Sunday: 10am Family service St Benedict's Catholic Parish, Burwood Holy hursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.30pm Good Friday: Stations of the Cross 11am, Commemoration of the Lord's Passion 3pm Easter Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass 7.30pm Easter Sunday: Mass 10am SL CURRAN PLUMBING GENERAL PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE Saul Curran PH: 0409 942 656 AH: 9886 9064 • LeakingTaps&Toilets • HotWaterReplacements • RoofLeaks • WaterTankInstallations • BlockedStormwater &SewerDrains • BurstPipes • Bathroom&Kitchen Renovations • Spouting&Downpipe Renewals • GasFitting LIC NO 47988 March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 29 Burwood Village & District BUSINESS DIRECTORy osteopAthy & physiotherApy Accounting & tAxAtion G H O’Brien & Assoc. Tax on Trak 4 Burwood Hwy rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9808 4245 9889 6680 1386 Toorak Rd 9078 4160 Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander Dr 9888 8797 Shelron Bathroom Centre 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111 Shop 8, 1405 Toorak Rd 9809 1243 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111 cAKes cArpets Jagers Carpets Burwood Neighbourhood House 1 Church St 9808 6292 DAnce stuDio BDC Dance 13-15 Yertchuk Ave, Ashb 9888 3354 1341 Toorak Road 9809 1768 Dentist Azubel Dental Doctors -- generAl prActitioners Dr Susan Schlicht Burwood Healthcare 303 Warrigal Rd 400 Burwood Hwy 9808 3988 9888 8177 1408 Toorak Rd 9889 4129 Dry cleAning Care Fresh Fuel & FoDDer Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 Warrigal Rd 9808 2130 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 5152 hAirDressing D’Alton Hairdressing homeopAthic nAturopAthic services Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 Trent St, Glen Iris 9889 9835 lAnDscAping supplies Decor Pebble (Aust) P/L 84-90 Highbury Rd 9888 9888 9889 0800 250 Warrigal Rd 9808 9827 115 Highbury Rd 9888 8225 9 Tudor St 9808 7211 plumBing Burwood Plumbing community house 1429 Toorak Rd picture FrAming Creative Framing The Cake Cafe 9809 4333 photogrAphy Shot, Framed & Hung BAthroom & Kitchen 1374 Toorak Rd phArmAcy National Pharmacy Automotive service & repAir penFolD motors BurwooD AuDi New Car Sales Used Car Sales Service & Parts holDen New and Used Sales Service Parts mAZDA New and Used SalesService & Parts www.audipenfold.com.au 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 www.penfoldholden.com.au 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333 21 Mc Intyre St 92681307 11-17 McIntyre St 1300 858 084 www.penfoldmazda.com.au 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294 printing & copying Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906 1156 Toorak Rd 1388 Toorak Rd 9805 2900 9889 2266 reAl estAte J A Cain First National Mackintosh First National solAr energy equipment Solazone Solar Specialists 242 Warrigal Rd 9808 7337 1379 Toorak Rd 4 Burwood Hwy 9889 0061 9808 6922 solicitors Frank Bertucci Oates Rennick Associates lAwnmower & gArDen mAchinery sAles/servic sports AnD spinAl meDicine Burwood Hwy Mowers Ashburton Mowers Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 33 Burwood Hwy 397 High St 9808 5370 9885 3199 1340 Toorak Rd 9889 4643 liquor store Burwood Cellars oFFice Furniture new & useD Adco Ofice Furniture 30 119 Burwood Hwy BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 9808 4404 9889 7889 pAcKAging & Freight Pack & Send AlterAtions & tAiloring Secret Style Camberwell Spinal & Sports Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889 supermArKet IGA Plus Liquor 1424 Toorak Rd 9889 5120 168 High St, Ashburton 9885 8818 trAvel Agent Allways Travel Service BUSINESS DIRECTORy Art & Design christine chappell Design Art Textile Product Design and Manufacture, Fine Art and Web Design 12 Farleigh Ave, Burwood 3125 [email protected] http://www.christinechappell.com.au AuDit Accounting tAxAtion ian grant FcA FcpA 13 Edwards Street, Burwood 3125 Ph: 9813 3599, Mob: 0418 317 818 Fax: 9813 2732 E: [email protected] cAFes cafe on cleveland 3 Cleveland Rd, Ashwood 3147 Ph: 9888 3377 Open Tues–Fri, 7.30am–3pm Sat and Sun, 9am–3pm chiroprActors richardson chiropractic 67 Barrington Dr. Ashwood Back & Neck Pain, Headaches. Sports injuries, etc. Adults & Children, People with Disabilities. Ph: 0432 255 811 www.davidrichardsonchiropractic.com Small & Home Business Doctors home mAintenAnce Burwood healthcare 400 Burwood Hwy (cnr Middleborough Rd) General Practitioners, extended hours Ph: 9888 8177 www.burwoodhealthcare.com.au man Around the house Carpentry repairs/replacements Weatherboards, fascias, decks, pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740 AH/Fax: 9885 1150 Glen Iris FireplAces Australian mantlepiece 1372 Toorak Road, Camberwell Fireplace renovations and supplies – gas and wood. Accessories, ire sets and screens. Ph: 9889 0866 or 0414 503 280 [email protected] FooD sAFety speciAlists the gourmet guardian pty ltd Suite 41, 125-127 Highbury Road, Burwood Phone 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372) Mobile 0422 922 883 E: [email protected] home mAintenAnce hire a handyman Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Fencing, Plastering, Tilling. Rubbish removal. No job too small. Free Quotes. Ph 0425 852 535 7am-10pm photogrAphic equipment shutter-Box 1163 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124 Photographic accessories, sale and servicing with repairs onsite. M–F 9–5, Sat 9–12noon Ph: 9809 4711, www.shutterbox.com.au E: [email protected] solicitors Frank Bertucci 1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125 Ph: 9889 0061/68 Fax: 9889 0407 oates rennick Associates 4 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Ph: 9808 6922 Fax: 9808 2243 E: [email protected] Burwood & Districts Directory Any business located within the Burwood Bulletin's distribution area is eligible to be listed in our Business Directory. The cost is $60 per annum, inc. GST. Contact Robert Kay on 9836 5520, or email: [email protected] WE LARGE FORMAT POSTERS & PLANS WIDE FORMAT SCANS Create the WOW factor Kwik Kopy Printing Centre (Burwood) 6 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Vic 3125 Tel: 9888 7906 Email: [email protected] March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 31 32 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Places of Worship Balwyn Baptist Church Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills, Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. Ph. 9836 9455. Box Hill Baptist Church Anglican Churches Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill. Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby. Service: 10am Sun. or pop into chapel on Station Gallery (front of church), open every day. Ph. 9890 1275. Anglican Parish of Box Hill Camberwell Baptist Church St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd. w: anglicansboxhill.org.au Services: Sun. 8am Eucharist, 9.30am Choral Eucharist, Sudanese: 1pm. Wed. 11am, Fri. 7.30pm. Church of the Ascension Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, E. Burwood. Vicar: Rev. Robyn Boyd. w: ascensionchurch.org.au Sun. 8am, 9.30am. Children’s activities, Wed. 10am then study group. Playgroup Fri. 9.30am. Ph. 9802 4863. St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South Vicar: Rev. Derek Jones. Sun. service: 10.30am. Eucharist. 3rd Sun. Family: 10.30am. Hall for hire. Ofice: Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm. Ph. 9899 5122. St Dunstan's 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell. w. stdunstans.org.au Vicar: Rev. Helen Phillips. Ph. 9809 0321. Sun. services: 8am and 9.30am. Thurs. Eucharist 11am, morning tea 10.30am. Wed. 10.30am, mainly music. St Faith’s 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Vicar: Rev. Stephen Pash. Church Ofice, 9889 5086. Mobile: 0403 273 486. Sun. services 8am, 10am, 5pm (3rd Sun.) Messy Church. Labyrinth open daily to walk. Group walks by booking. w. stfaiths.org St Matthew’s 334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal Rd). Vicar: Rev. J.J. Kulathumkal. 0416 348774. Sun. 9.15am, Eng. communion. 10.30am Malayalam communion. 1.30 Mandarin prayer. 2pm Mandarin svc. Ph. 0413 874 281 or 0432 455213. St Thomas’s Burwood 44 Station St. w. stthomasburwood.org.au Vicar: Rev. Chris Appleby 9808 3250, 0422 187127 Sun. Services: 8:30am, 10 30am English; 10:30am Cantonese, 2pm Mandarin, 6:30pm Simple English. St Oswald’s Cnr Riversdale Road and Wills St, Hawthorn East. Sunday Service 10.00am Ph. 9813 0538 e: [email protected] Crossway Baptist Church 2 Vision Dve, E. Burwood. w: crossway.org.au Snr Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson. Sun. service/kids church 8.45am, 10.15 & 11.45am. 6pm. Mandarin 9am, Cantonese 11am, Korean 1.15pm, Indonesian 4pm. Ph. 9886 3700, e: [email protected] East Camberwell Baptist Church Cnr Highield & Hunter Roads, East Camberwell. Pastor: Murray Hogg Ph. 9836 6063, Ofice 9830 4842. Indonesian Baptist Fellowship We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each Sunday at 4.30pm Catholic Churches St Benedict’s 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. w: saintbenedicts.org.au Priest: Fr David Tremble. Mass 6pm Sat. 10am & 5pm Sun. Daily services 9am. Ph. 9808 2492. St Scholastica’s 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood. Priest: Father Jacob. Daily service 8am, Sat 9am & 6pm Mass. Sun 9am, 11am & 5.30pm. Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm, 3rd Sat. Ph. 9808 1006, e: [email protected] St Michael’s 268 High Street, Ashburton. Parish Priest: Fr Hien Vu. Mass times: Sat 6.30pm, Sun, 9am & 10.30am. Ph. 9885 2498. Presbyterian Churches Ashburton Presbyterian Church Junction of High St & High Street Rd, (near Warrigal Rd) Sunday service 10.15am, Sunday school & crèche 10.30am. 96 High St, Glen Iris. Rev. Ken Hewlett. Sun. 8am Eucharist & Breakfast, 10am Sung Eucharist, Wed. 10am Holy Communion. Ph. 9885 1125. Burwood Chinese Presbyterian Church Baptist Churches Uniting Churches Ashburton Baptist Church Ashburton Uniting Church 8 Y St, Ashburton. w: ashburtonbaptist.org.au Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr Geoff Pound. Services: Sun 10am (incl. Kids’ Club) Thurs 7.15pm. e: [email protected] Ph: 9885 8210. Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson sts. Rev Dr John Elnatan. Sunday service at 11am. Ph. 9801 7645. 3 Ashburn Gve. Minister: Rev. David Fotheringham. 10am Sun. Worship and Sunday School. For youth activities and small group programs, contact David. Ph. 9809 1795. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 33 Places of Worship Burwood Uniting Church 1 Hyslop St. Glen Iris Minister: Rev. Peter Welsh 9888 9435 Sun: 10am Worship & Children’s Program. 4th Wed. 8pm Taize Style Service. Hall Hire Pam 9809 2917. Burwood Heights Other Christian Churches Christian Science Church, Camberwell Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson Street. Sun. 10.15am, Wed. 8pm. Christian Science Church, Mt Waverley Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. Minister: Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke. Ph. 9803 7631. Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service). Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd. Ph. 9882 6209 Services: Sun. 9.30am, Wed. 12.30pm, 8pm. All welcome. Church of Christ Hartwell Glen Iris Road Uniting Church & Community Centre 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. Rev. Lisa Stewart. Ph. 9885 8219. w. glenirisuniting.org.au e. [email protected] 10am Sun. services. BBQ & Communion 1st Sun. of month. Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd. Pastors: Dr Merryl Blair and Lauren Mallaby 9889 3484. Service: Sun at 10am. St James Uniting Church Church of Christ Mt Waverley 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South. Rev. Ros McDonald, 0419 120 407 Sunday service 10am, Communion the irst Sun. of month. 280 Highbury Rd. Pastor Mark Young (0408 196260) Sunday service 10:30am. Playgroup for preschoolers Tues mornings. Weekly Bible study & Tuesday prayer meeting. Ph. 9808 1613 church ofice. e: [email protected] St Luke’s Uniting Church Mt Waverley City Edge Church 94 Essex Rd. Sun.worship/ School 9.30am. Fun at Five: 5pm third Sun: craft, song, light meal for people all ages. Young people (15-30 yrs) meet informally fortnightly. Ph. David 9807 3630, Ofice: 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880. Meet at Deakin University, Burwood. w: cityedgechurch.com.au Different ages and cultural backgrounds seeking New Testament Christian living to the Glory of God. Ph. Tony on 0449 254 249. Edge Church Melbourne Surrey Hills Uniting Church 17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Duffy sts) Burwood. Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci 9888 7466. Service: Sun 10.30am. Sunday School 10.30am. w. edgechurch.com/melbourne Cnr Canterbury Rd & Valonia Ave, Surrey Hills. Rev. Rob Gotch, 9898 1097, [email protected] Sun. service 10am (incl. Sunday School) w: surreyhillsuniting.org/ Hua En Tang Southern Church Community Notices Index PLACES OF WORSHIP ART, CRAFT & HOBBIES CLUBS – BOWLING 33-34 35 35-36 CLUBS – PROBUS & ROTARY 36 CHILDREN’S ACTIvITIES & CHILDCARE 37 COMMUNITY & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS 37-38 DANCE 38-39 EDUCATION & SELF IMPROvEMENT FRIENDSHIP & ACTIvITY GROUPS 39 39-40 Christian Chinese Church, 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood. Services: English Youth: Sat. 7pm, Chinese: Sun. 10am, Sunday School: 10am. Ph. Thomas 0438 588 308. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 116 Huntingdale Rd, Mt Waverley. Sun. 10am, 1.30pm. Tues/Thurs 7.30pm. All welcome. No collections. New Christian Church 426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley. w: newchurch.org.au Rev. Chris Skinner. Sunday service 10.30am. A new look at the Bible and spirituality. Spiritual growth and discussion groups. Ph. 9888 2850. The Salvation Army HEALTH & SUPPORT GROUPS 40-41 7 Bowen St, Camberwell. w: salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell Oficers: Majors Brian & Jenny Pratt. Sun. 9.30am, 11am, 6pm. Sunday School 11am–12.15pm school terms. Ph. 9889 2468. HISTORY GROUPS 41-42 Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melb Inc.) GARDENING & FLORAL ART 40 COMMUNITY SHOPPING 42 COMMUNITY SINGING 42 MARKETS, FETES & FESTIvALS 43 4 Renown St, Burwood. w: unitymelbourne.org.au Rev. William Livingston. 10.30am Sun.Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers. Personal & spiritual classes. Ph. 9889 8503, e: [email protected] vOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 43 Wattle Park Chapel COMMUNITY CENTRES & ACTIvITIES COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD & ENTERTAINMENT 34 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 44-45 46 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill Sth. Pastor: John Reeder. Ph. 9808 2728, e: [email protected] Services: Sun. 10am.& 2pm New Life Christian fellowship Mandarin service. Community Notices Art, Craft & Hobbies Abbey Girls of victoria Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St. Club based around books of Elsie J. Oxenham. Love old schoolgirl novels? Meet for lunch, afternoon tea, some English dancing. Ph Margaret on 9898 4369. Australian Philatelic Society Memorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at all meetings. Visitors and new members welcome. Ph. John Young 9889 1385. Box Hill Art Group Inc Non-proit group. Flexible classes for beginners/experienced artists in oils, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, printmaking, life drawing. Highly qualiied tutors. Ph. Eric 9884 0670 or 0424 775540, w: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhag/ Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly to share knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. Ph. Margaret Dimelow 9898 1474. The victorian Button Collectors’ Club Burwood Heights Uniting Church, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. 2nd Tues at 8pm. Visitors welcome. Ph. Tony 9728 3663 or Robyn 9884 5675, w: vicbuttonclub.com.au Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of victoria SFDAV meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, on 4th Sunday of month catering to needs of folk and decorative artists. w: sfdav.com.au Travelogue Club at Camberwell Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd. Meets 2pm last Fri. of month. Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography. For about an hour, guest speakers take you visually to various parts of the world. Ph. 9889 7509. Waverley Arts Society Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. (opp. station). 7.30pm, 3rd Wed. Professional demos. Tuition: Life Drawing, Portraiture, Decorative Art. Children’s classes during school term. Contemporary Art Group. Waverley Gem Club Local club with wide range of lapidary activities. We teach gem cutting, silversmithing and have a mineral group. Training at Mt Waverley. Ph. Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046. w: waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home Waverley Scale Modellers Club Wadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mt Waverley (behind library). Meet 2nd Tues each month, Feb-Dec, 7.30pm–10.30pm. A non-proit community organisation for Scale Model builders. Clubs – Bowling Ashburton Bowls Club Camberwell Camera Club Rutherford Room, St Johns Anglican Church, 552 Burke Rd Camberwell Meets 4th Monday at 8pm. Speakers, competitions, outings. Ph. Gaynore 9818 6601, w: camberwellcameraclub.org.au Craftworkers Social Club Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St. Bring craft project, share ideas, resources, etc. All skill levels & ages. $2.50 a session, $7 annual fee. Every 1st, 3rd , 5th Wed. 10am–1pm. Ph. BNH 9808 6292 or Cathy 9808 4069. Enter off Warner Avenue. Two grass greens; free coaching. Barefoot bowls irst Sun. Oct–April. Indoor winter bowls & cards. Facilities for hire. Full, Social Bowler and Social memberships. Ph. 9885 4788. w: ashburtonbowls.com.au. Bennettswood Bowling Club 179 Station St, Burwood. (Mel 61 C3) 2 Tift Grass Greens. Summer & Winter bowling, (indoor mats). Free Coaching, Free Membership irst year. Bowls available. Barefoot Wed. evening. Social events all year. Ph. 9808 4373. Model Trains Australian Model Railway Assoc. Victorian Branch Inc. 92 Wills St, Glen Iris (Mel. 59 J8) w: amra-vic.org.au New members welcome. Info on membership and activities. Ph. 9885 7034. Needlework Tapestry Guild of victoria Inc Meet at The Box Hill Community Arts Centre. A warm welcome to all interested in stitching to attend a meeting. Sat. 10am–3pm, 2nd Wed. 11am–3pm, 3rd Wed. 7pm–10pm. Ph. Anne 9728 3256. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 35 Community Notices Burwood District Bowls Club Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc Burwood Reserve, Warrigal Rd, Glen Iris New and exp. bowlers welcome. Exc. grass greens. Free coaching, competent coaches. Open pennant Tues/Sat. Social bowls Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat; summer/winter. Ph. 9889 5931. 1st Fri. 10am–12noon. Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Station St, Box Hill South. Guest speakers, group day tours, ‘ilm and lunch’. Retired or semi-retired and like to make new friends? You’re welcome. Julian 9831 8732. Camberwell Central Bowls Club Men’s Probus Club of Nunawading Inc Cnr Bowen and Trumper Sts. Ph. 9889 4456 Regular & occasional bowls. Sat & Tues pennant. Free coaching! We bowl all year on grass. Facilities for hire: w: ccbc.candyit.net Clubs – Probus & Rotary Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus Club 1st Thurs. 10am–noon. Manchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St. (Mel. 47 K12) New members welcome - semi or full retirees. Speakers, theatre & ilm/luncheons, outings, monthly luncheons, coffee mornings. Ph. Yvonne Roy 9890 4316. Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc 1st Wed 9.30am–11.30am. Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Station St, Burwood (Mel 61 C4). Ph. Allan 9808 3550. Retirees/semi retirees. Guest speakers, Dine-outs, Films, Outings. Parking. New members/guests welcome! Combined Probus Club of Blackburn South 1st Wed. 10 am-12 noon. Horticultural Centre Jolimont Rd Forest Hill. Retired or semi-retired couples and singles of all nationalities welcome. Outings, activities, car safaris, dine-outs, walks, golf. Ph. Ken 9897 3454. Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn Sth 4th Wed. 1.15–3pm. Inala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd. Social contact & friendship for retirees. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. Lunches, trips, tours. New members & guests welcome. Ph. Barry Cairns 9803 3130. Combined Probus of Whitehorse Inc 1st Mon. 10am–12noon. Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill. Easy parking. Small, friendly club. Speakers, social activities: day trips, dine-outs, cards, getaways. Ph. Margaret 9884 8482 or Evelyn 9762 2468. Hawthorn Ladies Probus Club 1st Mon of month at 10am. Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. New members very welcome. Margaret 9509 9585. Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc 3rd Tues of month 10am-12noon. Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, The Avenue. A range of speakers, outings and activities. New members welcome. Ph. Helen 9890 8939. 2nd Wed 9.30-11.30. Meet at the Courtyard Room, City of Whitehorse Centre, 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. A great club to meet and enjoy speakers, group tours, golf, dinners and luncheons. Ph. Ray: 0418 596 831 Men’s Probus Club of Surrey Hills First Thurs, 10am-noon. St Aidan's Hall, 17-21 Duggan St, North Balwyn. Ph. 9008 6314. Speakers and activities: travel, outings, photography, iPad training, walks, golf, bike riding. w. http:// surreyhillsprobus.org.au Men’s Probus Club of Glenferrie 3rd Fri. 10am–noon. Kew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd, Kew. Speakers, activities, social events. Joining fee $40. New members welcome. Visit us! Ph. Peter 0417 554841. Probus Club of Ashburton Inc Meet monthly 2nd Wed 10am Ashburton Bowls Club, 1/3 Samarinda Ave. Easy parking, guest speakers, lunches, social events, holidays, day trips. Interested? Ph. Bryan Gill 9809 1628, e: [email protected] Probus Club of Chatham (Camberwell & Districts) 1st Wed. at 10am. Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St. Mixed club with speakers, activities. We welcome new members. No joining fee, annual fee $40. Ph. Secretary, Judith Clarke, 9885 1444. Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Professional women and men who enjoy helping the community and sharing fun times. Join us for breakfast – no charge for irst 2 visits. Breakfast at 7.30am on Wed. at Box Hill Golf Club. Ph. Don Sweeney 0411 149459. Rotary Club of Box Hill www.boxhillrotary.com.au Meets Tues 6.15pm for 6.30pm - 7.45pm The Tudor Motel, 1101 Whitehorse Rd. Ph. Geoff - B/H 9888 9888. A Community Service Club. New Members most welcome. Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Box Hill TAFE Nelson Campus. Meets Tues, 6.45 for 7pm. Community service, friendship and interesting guest speakers. Ph. 0450 472723. For Community Service updates, addiions etc. please email [email protected] or phone Raine on 9877 5120 36 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Community Notices Children’s Activities & Childcare Community & Special Interest Groups Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Ashwood–Mt Waverley Lions Club 47 Kitchener St. Small groups (max 12); support for gradual separation; qualiied staff members. 3 yo activity group: Mon 9.15am12.15pm; Childcare: Tues & Wed 9.15am-12.15pm. Ph. 9898 8270 Lionsville Hall, 88 Winbirra Pde. 100m into Lionsville Senior Citizens Village Meet 1st and 3rd Wed at 7.30pm. Ph. Heather Lauder 0407 813979. Camberwell Childcare Association Association of Independent Retirees Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd Activity Group Wed. 12.45pm–3.15pm. Supervised Activity Group for toddlers/pre-schoolers. Sessions run by experienced. staff. Ph. Anne Marie 9889 6002. Melb Eastern Branch: Senior Citizens Ctr, Silver Gr, Nunawading. 1st Fri. 10am. Aust-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for retirees fully/partially self-funded. Guest speakers. Visitors welcome. Ph. 9874 3143 or 9894 1989. Kids Club at St Thomas’s St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood. Every Thurs, 3.30–6.30pm, $5, dinner included. Suit school aged children up to Year 6. Ph. Heather 0416 256485. Moving Together mother/baby dance program Ashburton Baptist Church hall. A special time for mothers and their babies who delight in the music and movement experiences. Fri. 11.30 am, during school terms. Bookings essential. Ph. Elizabeth Mackenzie 9836 7386. St Faith’s 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Playgroup Wednesday 10.30 am. Ph. Church Ofice 9889 5086. St Luke’s St Luke’s Uniting Church, 94 Essex Rd, Mt Waverley Playgroups: Ph. Melissa 0409 330347, Pre-school 9807 9710. St Matt’s Cats St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St & Warrigal Rd, Ashburton. Christian playgroup for carers & tots. Thurs. school terms 10.30am–12.30pm. Helper volunteers needed. Ph. Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952. Uniting Care Forsyth Hall, St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth (Mel. 61 C3). Playgroup Mon 10–11.45am. Ph. Margaret 9808 5657. Kinder. 3 yo: Thurs, Fri; 4 yo: Mon, Tues, Wed. Ph 9808 4495. Association of Independent Retirees Melb South East Branch: 2nd Mon. 2pm. Odd months Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel. 61E2); even mths Alvie Hall, cnr High Street & Alvie rds, Mt Waverley. Self-funded retirees/part pensioners. Ph. 9803 4563 or 9807 7663. Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc 1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. Family history research centre open 5 days pw to members and visitors. Ph. 9877 3789, e: [email protected], w: aigs.org.au Australian Shareholders Association Wheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully Rds. 3rd Tues. 10am, Feb–Nov, Campaigner for improving inancial knowledge of members and shareholders. Investment speakers most meetings. Visitors welcome. Ph. 9885 7166. Camberwell & District National Seniors Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dr. 3rd Thurs. of month, 10am. Meet new friends, enjoy guest speakers. $4 with refreshments. Ph. Don 9833 4514. Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch 403 Camberwell Rd. 1st Mon. of month at 1.30pm. We have very good guest speakers. From May–Nov, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to meeting. Ph. 9882 5580. Camberwell Camera Club RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd (Mel. 59 K2) Meets 8pm, 4th Monday of month. Speakers, competitions, outings. Ph. Gaynore 9818 6601 w: camberwellcameraclub.org.au Crossroads victoria Burwood Heights Uniting Church. Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons. 3rd Sat., interdenominational, church-based, providing leisure activities for disabled people. Ph. 9808 3677. Hartwell Players Inc Community Theatre New members welcome: stage mgt, lighting, sound; front-of-house (hospitality, ticket box, ushers); production (program design, poster art, sets, props, costumes). Ph. Joanne 9888 0198 or 0408 366481. e: [email protected] March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 37 Community Notices Lighter Footprints - Climate Action Group Whitehorse Ratepayers & Residents Assoc Inc Guide Hall, Faversham Road, Canterbury. Last Wed. of month 7pm for 7.30-9.30pm. Join us to help keep the planet safe. All welcome. More info: 0411 115 186 w: lighterfootprints.org Voluntary support group for ratepayers and residents seeking accountability in municipal affairs and governance. Become a member and support community interests. Ph. Peter 9874 0784, w: [email protected] Lions Club of Boroondara Central Zonta Club of Melbourne’s East Club Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd. Men and women of all ages meet 1st Wed of month, 6pm for 6.30pm start for friendly dinner and business meeting. Ph. Pauline 98360541 or Margaret 0409 389 927. Have fun, via stimulating projects, helping to advance women’s status worldwide. Dinner (speaker) irst Thurs of the month Gateway Motel, 630 Blackburn Rd, N/Hill, 6.30 for 7pm. Ph. Debbie 0418 985 575 w.zontamelbourneseast.org.au Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners Creek Business Mtgs: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, 2nd Mon, 7.30 for 8pm. Dinner Mtgs: Hawthorn Club, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 4th Mon, 7 for 7.30pm. Ph. Jenny Joseph 9885 2682 or 0419 880616. Monash Men’s Shed 77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley. Mon-Fri 9:30am to 1:30pm. Activities for men of all ages: woodworking, leadlighting, etc. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Ph. 9561 8557, e: [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Whitehorse Volunteer to belong to NHW Whitehorse ‘Caring for Communities’. Support local area groups, support local police in Crime Prevention activities in Whitehorse. Ph. Ray: 0418 596 831 e: [email protected] Nunawading & District Lapidary Club Silver Grove, Nunawading. 2nd Wed. All ages, children over 7 yrs welcome for theory, cutting. Learn the art of cutting stone, etc. All welcome. No charge or donation. Mineral and stone, special nights. PowerTalk International (Public Speaking) 2nd and 4th Wed, 7.30pm, Balwyn North. Visitors welcome. Increase your self-conidence to speak effectively in public, give presentations, and develop leadership skills. Supportive and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow. Ph. 9857 4764 3WBC: 94 1 FM Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune in for best local info & music programs. Free publicity for local non-proit organisations. Be a sponsor/member/ presenter/ volunteer. Ph. 9285 4846. w: 3wbc.org.au. Dance Australian Colonial/Heritage Dancing Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gve. (Mel. 60 D10), near station. 3rd Thurs 7.30–10pm. Melb. Colonial Dancers. $6 includes supper, members $5. 8-wk beginner classes: $70/50. Ph. Coral 9885 6109, e: [email protected] Box Hill Ballet Association Inc Enrolments 1 Feb, 9am-1pm at “The Studio” (red brick bldg on Median Strip, opp. Box Hill Town Hall) Enquiries & Enrolments: 9434 3368. w: boxhillballet.com e: [email protected] Dance for Fitness Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Mon, 1.30–2.30pm. Fun way to get it! Low impact informal dance class for those who don’t like the gym. Ph. 9895 8888, w: bhcac.com.au Deepdene Scottish Dancers Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd, Syndal. 2nd and last Wed. of month at 7pm. Community Service Club, meets for dinner. Ph. Stephen Greene 0408 357 050 Meets 8pm every Mon. Mar-mid Dec, Paton Memorial Hall, Deepdene Uniting Church, 958 Burke Rd, near Whitehorse Rd corner. Car parking in Dale St. Close to tram routes 72 and 109. Everyone welcome. $3 a session. Ph. 9890 2546. Waverley Retirement Activities Group English Country Dancing Waverley Kiwanis Club Umbrella org. for 30+ leisure activity groups for ‘over 50s’ in Monash/ Glen Waverley area. Non-proit, community-based, volunteer-run, over 400 members. Monash City Council supported. Join us. e: [email protected] or w: wrag.org.au 38 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Tues 8–10pm, $5. Think “Pride and Prejudice”! All dances taught, no partner necessary. Individuals welcome. Flat soled shoes (not rubber). Ph. 9890 5650. Community Notices Round Dancing Waverley Communicators ‘Rosella Rounds’ meets Fri at Forest Hill. Learn the steps, then put them together to dance around the room. Beginners 6.30–7.30pm. Advanced 7.30–9.30pm. Singles, couples, seniors welcome. First lesson free. Ph Fiona 9802 5087. Craft Room, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm. Learn to speak conidently in public. e. [email protected], Ph. Heather 9576 8790 or Jeff 9700 5297 or w: itcwaverley.org.au Scottish Country Dancing Hartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highield/Milverton. (Mel 60 E5) Tram 75 Stop 53. Box Hill & District Scottish Society. Tues, Mar–Nov 7.30–9.30pm. Social dance 4th Tues. $7. Come with or without partner, no exp. nec. Flat, soft shoes. Welsh Dance Classes Christ Church Hall, 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills. (Mel 46 H11) 2–4.30pm Sun afternoons monthly. Admission $7 donation. Enquiries and information Ph. Ian 9878 2414. Education & Self Improvement Boroondara Toastmasters Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St. 1st & 3rd Thurs at 7.45pm. Conidence and self-development through public speaking. Ph. 9888 8061, w: boroondara.toastmasters.org.au Broadband for Seniors Samarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts free Broadband for Seniors Kiosk for 50s+. Learn to stay in touch. Volunteers give initial tutoring/ assistance. Tues 10am–noon, Wed 10.30am–12.30pm, Sat 10am–noon. Ph. 9885 0062. Computer Savvy Seniors At a Boroondara library, an aged care facility or your home. Learn computer basics. Free peer training program for seniors, no exp. required. Word processing, internet, email. Ph. Ellen 9278 4674, e: [email protected] Glen Iris Toastmasters Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. Improve communication and leadership skills. Ph. Anna 9839 4195 or Mike 0407 509 048. University of the Third Age 26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris. 10.30am–1.30pm Mon–Fri. Low annual fee. Educational, creative courses for retirees/semi-retirees. 90 courses/ activities: history, languages. Ph. 9821 0282, w: u3ahawthorn.org.au U3A Nunawading 16-20 Silver Grove, Nunawading. Ph. 9878 3898 Open to retired/semi-retired people; 160+ classes: languages, art craft, humanities, science, IT and exercise. e. [email protected], w. u3anunawading.com.au Friendship & Activity Groups Ashburton Support Services 296 High St. Ashburton. Outings, Bingo, Fitness, Lunches. Meals on Wheels to home if needed. Fun Food Fitness Friendship for 55+. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. Boroondara Life Activities Club Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. Mon: table tennis, swim, cards. Tues: cards. Wed: golf, lunch (1st of month) Thurs: table tennis, scrabble (1st/ 3rd of mth). Fri: day trips, dancing. 6-weekly dine-outs Ph. 9889 7458. Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill. Mon: Exercise, cards, bingo 1.45pm. Tues: Chinese Mah Jong. Wed: snooker, MahJong. Thurs: snooker. Fri: cards, snooker, concert/speakers $5. Lunch 12 M–F. Sub $10 pa. Ph. 9890 4979. Burwood Community Centre Burwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St. Open 1.30pm–3.30pm every Wed. Company and entertainment in a caring atmosphere. All welcome. Ph. Dorothy Thorpe 9808 2200. Burwood Country Women’s Association Presbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Ashburton. Meet 2nd Tues of month at 10.30am. Ph. Cathy 9808 4069. Burwood Evening vIEW Club Voice, Interests and Education of Women Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill Sth. Meets at 7pm, 2nd Wed monthly for dinner and guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Ph. Theresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867. Burwood Ladies Social Group Come meet new people and plan outings over tea or coffee. Fortnightly Tues at 1pm, Ph 9808 6292. Burwood RSL 11 Hyslop St. Social snooker games Mon & Thurs noon-4pm. Tues: Comp. Billiards and snooker. Visitors and new members welcome. Ph. 9889 6283 or Secretary 9809 1323. Camberwell Senior Citizens 405 Camberwell Rd. For information, Ph. 9882 6947 on Mon & Thurs (the club), or Debbie Kay 9808 3019. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 39 Community Notices Camberwell Target Rile Club Looking for something different to do? Why not come and try target shooting? Come to Camberwell Target Rile Club on Tuesday nights from 8pm. Coaching and equipment supplied. Ph. Ron 9808 5606, or Loris 0403 346 044. e: [email protected] Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Mon–Thurs, 9.30am–3pm. Open to senior citizens over the age of 55. Activities: carpet bowls, cards (Solo & 500), craft, table tennis, snooker, scrabble. Monthly outings. Ph. 9807 7003. Golden Wattle Day Club East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Drive. Thurs at 10am. About 40 regular members from Ashburton – East Malvern. New members welcome. Ph. Pat 9807 4994. Home League (Women’s Group) The Salvation Army Corps, 7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell, Worship, Service, Fellowship & Education. F/nightly mtgs Thurs morn. M/tea 9.45 am. mtg 10.30-11.30 am. Gold coin donation taken at door to hall 4. Ph. 98892468. Lac viet Seniors Performers Group Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Senior Vietnamese social group meets Tuesdays 10.30am–5pm. Exercises, singing gro,lup, lunches, dancing, table tennis. All welcome. Ph. Fay/Yen 9885 3815. Monash Croquet Club Electra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood. Social and competitive play in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners’ lessons. Ph. Jean, 9803 3433. e: [email protected], w. croquetvic.asn.au Nieuw Holland Social Club Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, ‘The Pines’, Central Rd (a few mins from station). A group for Dutch speaking persons and their partners who are 50+. Meets Thurs 9.30am–1.15pm. Ph. Inge Van Hoek 9877 1523. War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburn Meets the 2nd Wed of month at 1.30pm. Ph. Margaret 9890 6448. Early Morn African violet Group 1st Mon. at 8pm and 3rd Wed. at 10am. Alvie Hall, cnr Alvie and High Street roads, Mt Waverley. Learn how to grow African violets, and make new friends. Ph. Annette Kennedy 5678 8814. Camellias victoria Inc East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd. Meets monthly 8pm 2nd Wed, Mar-Nov incl., Visitors welcome. 12 Mar mtg Q&A panel and forerunner of culture for month. w: camelliasvic.org.au Box Hill Floral Art Group Pavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse rds) 1st Thurs 11am, demonstrations at 1pm. All welcome: free demos by loral artists. Garden Group 3rd Tues 10am. Ph. 9808 6080. Camberwell Morning Garden Club Chambly, 405 Camberwell Rd. Meets 2nd Thurs Feb–Nov, 9.45am–12noon. Expert speakers on gardening topics, morning tea. Meet like minds. Annual sub $10. Day trips. Ph. 9890 7878 Chrysanthemum Society of victoria Inc Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Blackburn Rd & Burwood Hwy (opp. KMart). Meets 2nd Sat 2.30pm (except July). Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist society to exhibition standards. Ph. 9898 5458. Waverley Garden Club Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres. Mt. Waverley. Meets 1st Fri of month at 8pm. Guest speakers, trading table, and friendly atmosphere. Ph. 9807 3507. Waverley Garden Club Floral Art Group Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres. Meets 3rd Tues 7.45pm. Floral Workshops: Leading loral art designer demos. Join regular workshop. New members welcome. Ph. Elizabeth 9560 4804. Burwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop streets. 4th Wed of month at 1pm. Speakers, demos, outings. Ph. Dorothy MacKay 9758 4656 or 0417 975 846 and Gwen Bradley 9808 5401. Health & Support Groups Al-Anon Gardening & Floral Art Ashburton Floral Art Group Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove. Demonstrations, helpful hints and friendship. Meets 3rd Mon of month at 12.30pm until Nov. Fees: $25 annually, plus $4 per session. Ph. Hazel 9802 4462. 40 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Hall, rear Wesley Uniting Church, cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill. Meets every Mon. at 10.30am. Support Group for family and friends of alcoholics. Anxiety Recovery Centre victoria (ARCvic) Boroondara Community Health Centre, 378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. 1st/3rd Tues 7.30pm. Obsessive compulsive & anxiety disorder support group, family/carers welcome. Ph. 9886 9233. Helpline: 9886 9377. e: [email protected] Community Notices Betting On A Better Life! Monash Aphasia Group MonashLink Community Health project: Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area. Gambling concerns? Activities. Ph. Judy Avisar 0426 245897 or 1300 552 509. e: [email protected] MonashLink – Batesford Hub, 94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone. Fortnightly group for Aphasia sufferers and their families. Ph. 1300 552 509, w: monashlink.org.au. OverEaters Anonymous Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally Club Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Mel 61 H5) Meets Mon, 9.30–11.30am. Friendly weight loss support, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help you. Over 300 clubs Victoria-wide. Ph. Rene Gale 9874 4043. Boroondara Lupus Support Group Maggie and Clare are happy to talk to anyone needing some support and/or information regarding lupus. Ph. Maggie 9817 2316 or Clare 9809 4998. Caring for The Carers MonashLink – 34-38 O’Sullivan Rd (Enter via Euneva Ave) Glen Waverley Ph. 1300 552 509, w: monashlink.org.au Fortnightly group for Carers. Day Care Centre for Dementia Sufferers Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton. Dementia affects memory, intellect and personality. Professional care, encouragement, interesting activities. Phone the manager on 9885 6426. Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Mel. 82 A1) Meet Sat 8.30–10am. Do you have a problem with food? Free meetings; no weigh-ins. Ph. 986 2768 or 9874 5527. MS Support Group Burwood Neighbourhood House. The Well Women’s Group meets monthly Sat. afternoons. A safe, nurturing and empowering environment for women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Ph. Jenni 0425 740 927. Parkinson’s victoria Inc Camberwell Support Group St Mark’s Church Hall, cnr Burke & Canterbury rds, Camberwell. Meets last Mon. of month at 10am. Ph. Ruth Harrop 9889 3499. Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Lvl 1, 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley. City of Monash communitybased outreach support for people with mental illness, enhance people’s existing strengths. Referrals/self-referrals welcome. Free, open-ended program. Ph. 9807 1846. Reconnexion Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Rd., Box Hill 3rd Sat. 1.30pm. Speakers and support. Ph. 9808 5993 e: [email protected] NFP org. prov. counselling, group therapy, phone support, info for people exp. anxiety disorders, depression, sleeping pill/tranquilliser dependency. Ph. 1300 273 266, e: [email protected] w. reconnexion.org.au Healthy Bones Group Warm Water Exercise Classes Eastern Suburbs Polio Support Group Meetings at Mt Waverley Youth Centre or register for newsletter. Sth East Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group. Info & support, meets every 2nd month. Ph. Carole 95688727. e: [email protected] Health for Life Courses w. easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml Massage Service, Box Hill Hospital: 1 hr $50, $45 Conc., ½ hr $35, $30 conc. Work cover: $44.80 initial cons, $30. 10 standard cons. Stop smoking: Ph. 9895 4947. Kara House Outreach Service Domestic Violence Support Agency for women and women with children experiencing domestic violence. Specialised support for diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ph. 9877 9711. Men’s Group Camcare in Camberwell. Men’s Support Group meets fortnightly Mon evenings. Encourages men to discuss issues in supportive, conidential, friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation. Ph. Des 0402 522 261, e: [email protected] Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. Mulgrave–Monash Self Help Group. Warm water exercise classes under strict supervision of physiotherapist. Three classes each Mon and Thurs evening. Ph. 9801 4758. History Groups Box Hill Historical Society Inc Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert Nth. 3rd Thurs (Feb–Nov) 8pm. Archives open rear of Box Hill Town Hall Tues 11am–4pm & 1st Sat 10am–12noon. Ph. 9285 4808. e: [email protected] Camberwell Historical Society Inc 4th Thurs 8pm (must book), Blackwood Room, Camberwell Town Hall, 8 Inglesby Rd. Non-proit org. Excursions, speakers, newsletter. New members welcome. Enquiries & bookings Ph. George 9885 9927 w: www.chs.org.au March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 41 Community Notices Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Historical Society Lions Club of Boroondara Central Op Shop 157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ph. 9890 2467 Third Tues 8pm. All welcome. $4/session with $15 centre membership. e: [email protected] 1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd) Bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc. Staffed by volunteers, all proceeds to our community. Mon–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm. Waverley Historical Society Incorporated Rotary Recycle – Op Shop Above Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres. (lift avail.) Questions about Waverley area’s history? Visit Wed afternoons or by appointment. Ph. Norma 9802 9332, e: [email protected] w: vicnet.net.au/~whsvic Whitehorse Historical Society Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7. Open for research Wed 10.30am–2.30pm. All welcome. Ph. 9873 4946. 1113 Riversdale Rd, Wattle Park, opposite tram terminus. Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac and ladies wear. Staffed by volunteers, all proits go to community projects. Tues–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–noon. Volunteers welcome. Salvation Army Thrift Shop 401 High St, Ashburton. (Mel. 60, G10) Ph. 9885 4965. Saleable books, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac. We accept elec. goods, not monitors/TVs/scanners. Leave goods 8.30am–4.30pm M-F, Sat. 9am–1pm at shop rear (enter Poulter St). Community Shopping Animal Welfare Op-Shop Community Singing Box Hill Chorale 1355 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm. Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20. Quality new & recycled clothing, books, jewellery and more. We can pick up donations. Ph. 9889 9435, shop hours. Singers all ages very welcome. No auditions. Rehearsals: Mon 7.3010pm at Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill. Ph. Susan 9808 0218 e: [email protected], w: boxhillchorale.org.au Amaroo Op-Shop Our Community Sings Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ph. Joan Garde 9807 0570. Ashy Op-Shop Cnr High St & Welfare Pde, Ashburton. Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm and Sat. 9.30am–4pm. Special sales and bargains on now. Ph. 9885 5923. Box Hill Rotary – Op Shop 113 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn Sth (nr Woolworths). Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 9am - noon. Ph. 9877 0613. Staffed by volunteers, all proits go to community projects. Quality bric-a-brac, books, jewellery and pre-loved clothing. Friends of Same Same Coffee Project (East Timor) (pron. sah-may). Funds vital work in East Timor. Hawthorn Community House, new members/volunteers welcome, subscribers. e: [email protected] Ph. 9819 2629, w: friendsofsame.org House of Books 508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s Church) Not-for-proit, volunteer staff; donated books. Funds raised are returned to local community services. Av. prices $1–2. Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Ph. 9874 2389. 42 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y Street. Wed. 6.15-7.30pm. A fun, inclusive, community choir led by Kym Dillon. No auditions; no singing exp. nec. All welcome; Ph. 8679 6088 e: [email protected], w: creativityaustralia.org.au Sing Australia Choir Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. We’re a community-based choir. No auditions, just singing fun. Cost: $5.50. Ph. Wendy 9886 9405. w: singaustralia.com.au Scotsglen Singers Inc All-female community choir entertains shut-in folk and raises money for a charity. Rehearse Thurs afternoon in Glen Waverley & perform regularly in local area. Sing in 2/3 parts & seek singers in lower parts. Ph. Elizabeth 9807 6472. Treble Tones Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wed mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do. Ph. Lorraine Pollard 9807 5936. The Waverley Singers Friendly, welcoming group of ladies with a great passion for singing and bringing joy to others. Fortnightly rehearsals on Tues afternoons. New members welcome, in particular 2nd sopranos and altos. Ph. Isabelle Roberts on 9806 0506. Volunteer! Community Notices Markets, Fetes & Festivals Ashwood Farmers’ Market Ashwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood. 3rd Sun. of month. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music through the day. Fresh vegetables, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more. $2, children free. Ashwood/Chad Community Fruit & veg Market Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Wed. afternoons 12–2pm. Can’t get to market? Order $10 or $20 box of fruit & veg. - we have a delivery service. Ph. 9807 2625. e: [email protected] Boroondara Farmers’ Market Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn. 3rd Sat. of month, 8am-1pm. Fresh pasta, organic fruit & vegetables & more. 60 stalls of fresh produce from all over Victoria. Entry $2 donation. Ph. Danika Benison 9278 4814. Hawthorn Craft Market 1st Sun. 10am–3pm. Free. The Parkview Room, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Easy parking; accessible by public transport. Handcrafted original goods including jewellery, children’s and baby wear, toys and fresh produce. Able Australia is seeking volunteers We assist people with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness. Our art program, crafts, gardening, recreation programs and social outings need volunteers to assist people. Ph. Gary 1300 225 369 e: [email protected] Alzheimer’s Australia Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn. Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and info about memory loss and dementia. Training provided. Ph. Judith Allen 9815 7847. Alamein Men’s Shed Like a chat, handyman projects, community service, helping other blokes, a friendly relaxed environment? We need a volunteer on Tuesdays 10–3 to help run our Men’s Shed. Ph. Margaret 9885 3815 Ashy Op Shop Cnr High St and Welfare Pde, Ashburton, seeks volunteers for expanded and refurbished store. Sales, customer service, display. All funds support local elderly people through Ashburton Support Services. Ph. Margaret 9885 3815. Boroondara volunteer Resource Centre Phone 9278 4550 to ind a volunteer role to suit you. St Schol’s Specialty Market Eastern volunteer Resource Centre St Scholastica’s Community Centre, 348 Burwood Hwy, Burwood. 2nd Sat. of month 9am–1pm. Indoor market of quality handcrafted, homemade items produce & plants. Also tea room & BBQ. Ph. 0439 463608. Assist EV clients get to appointments. Be reimbursed for travel in your own car. Primarily for frail aged & disabled, housebound or isolated HACC eligible residents. Ph. 9870 7822, e: [email protected] Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity Hartwell Players – good with sewing? Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. 3rd Sat, 9am–1pm. Indoor boutique makers’ & growers’ market. Handmade, home-grown items. Treasures’ Tearoom or courtyard BBQ. Ph. 0447 733 949. Hartwell Players, based at Ashwood College, would love to hear from you to assist with costuming plays for our community theatre. We’ve a decent costume resource to kick us off! Ph. Joanne Watt 9888 0198 or 0408 366481. Mt Waverley Rotary Art & Craft Market Melbourne City Mission Mt Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd. 2nd Sun each month 9am–2pm. Usually about 60 stalls of art, craft and food. Proceeds to many local and international causes. The Community Friend Program Interested in donating a couple of hours a week to spend with disabled person needing a friend? Ph. Sharon 9385 3264, e. [email protected], or Siobhan 9385 3222 [email protected] Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. 2nd Sun. of month, 8am-1pm. Fresh produce from farms to you. Proceeds used by Rotary for local community projects. Ph. 9539 2443. This is a plastic-free market. Any story ideas or leads? email [email protected] or phone Chris on 0413 412 844 Safety Register, MvRC In conjunction with Mt Waverley & Glen Waverley police. Register holds basic info. 5 supportive phone calls pw. Reg. newsletter connects people to community. Broad eligibility, but must live in City of Monash. Ph. Nona: 9562 0414. volunteer Alliance Ashburton Gardeners 2 hours per month; Op Shop sales/service Mon–Sat; Meals on Wheels and social drivers. Ph. Margaret, 9885 3815, e: [email protected] March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 43 Community Centres & Activities Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre Bowen Street Community Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Intro to Bookkeeping, MYOB, Excel, MS2010, etc. Ebay, Skype, YouTube, Facebook, Computers, etc. ESL. Sustainable gardening. Yoga, Mosaics, Pilates, Zumba, Mandala workshops. Men’s DIY: Thur 10.30am-2.30pm. Support group: woodworking, DIY. Ph Sue. Seniors bus to Chadstone Fri for unassisted shopping. Ph. 9885 9401, e: [email protected] 102 Bowen St, Camberwell. Adult education: languages, including Spanish, French, Italian. Computers: class and individual, cooking, loral art, walking, medical reception course, line dancing, cooking. Playgroups: new & established. Occasional child care. Party/ meeting rooms for hire. Ph. 9889 0791, e: [email protected], w: bowenstreet.org.au Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Kids’ Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Line Dancing, Community Lunch, C&W Singing, Occasional Child Care, ESL, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, Ballroom Dancing, more. Programs mailed on request. Wheelchair friendly, all welcome. JP avail. Ph. 9807 2625 or 9807 0570. Ashburton Community Centre 200 Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris. Ph. 9885 7952. Variety of Classes: Bobbin Lace, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Thinking, Floral Art, French Beginners, French Polishing Introduction & Continuing, Italian Beginners & Level 1, Upholstery, Watercolour, Yoga Beginners & Continuing, Your Healthy Spine. Groups: Mah-jong (western), Exercises & Keep Fit, Wednesday Walkers. Contact the Centre for more information. 47 Kitchener St. Days: Weight exercises, watercolour, eBay, computers, cryptic crosswords, digital camera, ESL, gardening, slow walking, lunches. Fri a.m. playgroup. Nights: pilates, Spanish, watercolour, book club, yoga, yoga 50+, French, oil painting, folk art. Weekend: pilates, writers’ group, Sun. excursions. 9am–2pm school terms. Room hire available. Ph. 9898 8270, e: [email protected], w: http://bhsnh.org.au Camberwell Community Centre 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell. Ph. 9882 2611 Watercolour, Drawing, Mandalas, French, German, Family History, Interior Decorating, Writing, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Strong People Stay Young, Tai Chi, Walking Group, Floristry, Book Club, Supervised Bridge, Solo, Scrabble, Mah-jong, Knit and Stitch, after school Art and Pottery. e: [email protected] Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 94A High St, Glen Iris, near Ashburton & Glen Iris stations. Free Buddhist meditation classes (English and Chinese), Children’s meditation class. Chinese calligraphy, tai chi, mandarin, lower arrangement, vegetarian cooking. All classes free! Everyone welcome. Ph. 9813 8922, w: chungtai.org.au 171 Canterbury Rd. 9.30am–3.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur; 9.30am–12.30pm Wed & Fri. We welcome all enquiries and interest. Contact us for a detailed program guide and further info. Ph. 9830 4214. e: [email protected], w: canterburynh.org.au Bennettswood Neighbourhood House 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Low cost courses & activities: computer/ internet tuition, mobile phones, strength training, gentle exercises, yoga, tai chi for arthritis, English country dancing, singing, drawing & painting, dressmaking, card making, balloon twisting, knitting/crochet, mah-jong, solo, community lunch, Asian cooking demo. Also Room Hire. Ph. 9888 0234 e: [email protected], w: bennettswoodnh.org.au Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. Ph. 9890 2467 Ofice hrs: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm w: www.surreyhillsnc.org.au e: [email protected] Room Hire: children’s parties, afternoon teas, workshops. Activities: Drop in Morning Tea, Men’s Discussion Group, Men’s Cooking, Laughter Club. Playgroups, Creative Dance. Art, Knitting, Cooking classes. Active Living 55+ Fitness, Bike Riding, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Walking, Yoga, Stress Management. Waverley Community Learning Centre 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley. Art, creative writing, CPR, irst aid, English for migrants, intro to computers, Spanish, French, German. pottery, latin limba, dressmaking, digital photography, lit. studies, calligraphy, crochet, gentle exercise, pilates, yoga. Ofice Hours 9am–4pm. Ph. 9807 6011, e: [email protected] w: waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au For Community Service updates, addiions etc. please email [email protected] or phone Raine on 9877 5120 44 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE All Welcome! So much under one roof - something for everyone 1 Church Street Burwood 3125 Phone: 9808 6292 Short Courses/Activities March, April, May “FREE” 1 hr Sessions (Newcomers) PILATES Beginners Balance & Flex Scrabble Tai Chi Strength Training ZUMBA 40+ 7.30pm 11.30 am 10.00 am 11.30 am 11.30 am 10.00 am BALANCE CLASS and (Flexibility) Maintain your balance to avoid falls or trips. New equipment for this class! Join and see the benefits to you. Mon 31 Mar Tues 1 Apr Wed 2 Apr Thu 3 Apr Fri 4 Apr Fri 4 Apr Computers - Small lab - 5 a class Beginners Intro to Word Intro to email & internet Intro to Excel MYOB Digital Photos Online Shopping Skype *Iphone/ Ipad, tablet Day & Evening classes from $15 /hr Burwood Neighbourhood House Community Project KNITTED KNOCKERS AUSTRALIA “Communities Helping Women” * Class dates & times can change . LIKE us on FACEBOOK SOCIAL ACTIVITIES A FREE 100% cotton prosthesis; an alternative to silicon. rd Breast cancer survivors are receiving a helping hand from the knitting needles of Victorian community groups. Knitted Knockers Australia is an organisation based at the “House” whose members have been creating hand-knitted breast prosthesis for women who have had mastectomy. The knitted prosthesis can be worn fairly soon after a mastectomy, or during radiotherapy treatment. They are light and just put them in the wash. Ring for more details, or Email: [email protected] PLAYGROUP & MOTHER’S GROUPS Large room & backyard. VACANCIES: Low cost sessions morning or afternoon. Lots of equipment, covered sandpit, cubby. *Groups or individuals can join. *Special deal, bring this advert – get 20% off. * PLAYGROUP with facilitator. FRI 10 am New WORKSHOPS – 2 Hr sessions Music & Piano Logic – proven quick way to learn “Handyman” workshops – all sml maintenance jobs 2014 . COMMUNITY BUS TRIPS from $15, 3 Thur mthly. Please book. Social outings to different venues. LADIES SOCIAL GROUP – 2nd Thurs in the month Looking for something to do? Plan outings, coffee shops, lunch, movies, garden visits. CRAFT GROUP: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays • Bring your craft, some weeks there will be different workshops – pick up a list HEALTH & WELLBEING G Meditation, Pilates, Yoga, Balance – Seniors, Strength Training, Scrabble, Tai Chi, Zumba 40s + MASSAGE – Shiatsu and Reflexology. Bookings required for all classes FREE INTERNET for Seniors Check your emails, family history, contact family. * New Touch screen Please book at the office Office Hrs 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Email: [email protected] or FACEBOOK * Check the office for any changes/additions. March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 45 Community Noticeboard Camberwell Music Society – Upcoming morning concerts: 18 Mar ‘Passions & Heroics’, Award winning pianist Avan Yu plays music by Beethoven, Chopin & Debussy 29 Apr ‘Exotic Contrasts’(cello & guitar) Book online: www.camberwellmusic.org.au. Alexander Theatre – Gilbert & Sullivan Opera: ‘The Grand Duke’. April 5, 11, 12. Details: www.gilbertandsullivan.org.au . Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Annual Art Show – opening and pre-selection Fri 11 Apr, 2014 at 7pm, continues 12-13 Apr 10am-4pm. Teas and lunch available. For exhibitor’s forms phone Eileen or Joan 9807-2625, entries close on Fri 4 Apr Ashburton Primary School’s Grand Fair - Sun. 30 March, Fakenham Rd, Ashburton 10am-4pm. Fantastic rides, fun activities, fabulous food & entertainment. Babirra Music Theatre – ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ The Whitehorse Centre, 31 May - 14 June. Go to www.babirra.org.au Boroondara Park Primary School – The Mad Hatter’s March Fair at Almond St, Balwyn Nth, Sat. 22 Mar, 1-8pm. Pre-loved Goods, Books, Tea Room, Market & Food Stalls, Free Dec. Egg Display, Entertainment, Rides, Fireworks @ 7.45pm. Chrysanthemum Show 2014 - Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall (Mel Map 61, K7) Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria’s Annual Show. Sat 3 May 1.00-5.30pm, Sun 4 May 11am-4pm. Entry $3. Flowers for sale. Ph. 9898 5458. Hartwell Players – Shakespearean Comedy: ‘Comedy of Errors’ about two sets of identical twins separated as infants, and the absurdity surrounding their accidental reunion. 4-12 April. MonashLink – MonashLink is Your Health and Support Service. For over 30 years MonashLink has provided professional health and support services to the community. For an appointment or more info call 1300 552 509, or go to www.monashlink.org.au Neighbourhood Watch Whitehorse on 3WBC 94 1FM - Working Together for a Safer Community. Third Mon. 7-10am with Peter Cassidy. Check www.nhw.com.au for crime reports, local events, news and ‘Neighbourhood Watch Whitehorse E-News’ newsletter. Camberwell Camera Club – Relocating to the Rutherford Room of St John’s Anglican Church, 552 Burke Road, Camberwell. New president, Ken Spence. Peridot Theatre – Drama: ‘Heroes’. Three World War I veterans pass their monotony-illed days in a military hospital by engaging in verbal battles of past military campaigns. 25 April-10 May. Bookings: John 1300 138 645 (toll free), 9898 9090 (mobiles) Camberwell Film Society – Upcoming ilms: 19 Mar ‘Winter in Wartime’, 16 Apr ‘The Student Prince’, 21 May ‘Jindabyne’. Meets 3rd Wed. Feb–Nov. Screenings 7.30pm Ph. Bill 9347 6969 Strathdon Community’s 11th Annual Art Exhibition –Strathdon Community Centre, 17 Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill 21-23 Mar. Opens Fri 21 Mar 7pm. Ph. 9845 3105 Entertainment Baker Street Studios 2A Florence St, Burwood. One performance a month, recorded for possible release on vinyl. Booking essential. Ph. 8689 9910, w: liveatbakerstreet.com Tramways Band – Wattle Park Concerts, 2.30pm (weather permitting): Sun. 23 Mar ‘Opera Selections’; Sun. 20 April, ‘Spirit of ANZAC’. Check with Parks Victoria for cancellations on 13 19 63. Tram 70 along Riversdale Road to Stop 59. The Boite Surrey Music Café Our irst autumn cover (1981) Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Box Hill. Tickets $18 at www surreymusic.com or 9262 655 46 BURWOOD BULLETIN March - May 2014 Home cooked goodness – home delivered F inding the time to cook a nutritious meal every night can often be challenging. If this is the case for you, why not freshen up your ideas in the kitchen by calling on the team at Choice Fresh Meals? For two decades, they have been keeping people well fed without the hassle of preparation, providing meals to: • Seniors, allowing them to remain independent • Busy professional people • People with an ongoing illness who are unable to cook for themselves. One couple who have taken advantage of the service Choice Fresh Meals offers are Jack and Mavis Kennedy (both 86). “The main reason we did it was that if anything happens to me, Jack would struggle to carry on with preparing food,” Mavis said. “The same goes for me if something happened to Jack. It’s a nice break from cooking every night and they have a large choice of meals … everyone has something they don’t like, so it is nice to have a good range to choose from.” “They have special seasonal menus, and a Christmas menu as well, so it is very easy”. Apart from main evening meals, they also take advantage of the dessert options three nights a week. “We have tried a few different services, but we are very happy with Choice Fresh Meals,” Mavis said. “It’s conveniently delivered for us. They also now deliver fresh bread and milk and I look forward to not having to cook for the three nights … it’s a nice break.” Choice Fresh Meals deliver to homes all over Melbourne, Geelong, Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. The company offers a huge selection of more than 80 meals including roasts, casseroles, quiches, pastas, ish, grills, pies, soups and desserts. The menu is regularly updated to provide customers with variety and interesting seasonal offers. The affordable main meals are made with high quality ingredients by trained chefs who have worked in ive-star establishments. For those wishing to try the service, Choice Fresh Meals offers new customers a free dessert for every main meal ordered (limit of ten). For more info: 1300 430 488 or visit www.choicefreshmeals.com.au Tired of cooking your own meals? Join our many satisfied customers. If you want the goodness of home-cooked meals delivered to your front door then Choice Fresh Meals, Victoria’s premier home delivered meal service is the CHOICE for you. Our meals are prepared by 5-star chefs using only the best quality ingredients. Unlike frozen meals, all our meals are made fresh to order, using the same care and attention as if you had made them at home yourself. . . . . . Diabetic-friendly options, low salt, full dietary info A choice of 80 main meals Orders can be placed by phone, email, fax or with the driver Mouthwatering desserts Minimum order of only 3 main meals We a r e s o s u r e t h a t y o u ’ l l l o v e o u r m e a l s Just give us a call and we’ll send you a copy of our menu – or visit www.choicefreshmeals.com.au 1300 430 488 March - May 2014 BURWOOD BULLETIN 47