BANKSIA BUS TIMETABLE all buses depart from the Waratah Centre
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BANKSIA BUS TIMETABLE all buses depart from the Waratah Centre
The Hairdresser Natasha is working three days per week in the Banksia Hairdressing Salon Angela is working at the salon on Tuesdays Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9am– 2pm Editor: Hilary Trotter Chuck [email protected] Vol. 13 — Septemb er 2016 Natasha and Angela are available for appointment for Lodge and Village residents. Please see them to make your appointments or phone 4471 6091 BANKSIA BUS TIMETABLE all buses depart from the Waratah Centre Please note changes of time and 6-passenger-only bus available for Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th Thursday 1 Sept to IGA Tomakin dep: 9.00 ret: 10.15 Tuesday 6 Sept (max 6) to B’mans Bay dep: 12.30 ret: 2.45 Thursday 8 Sept (max 6) toTomakin dep: 9.00 ret: 10.15 Tuesday 13 Sept to Batemans Bay dep: 9.00 ret: 11.15 Thursday 15 Sept no service due to Residents’ Meeting Tuesday 20 Sept to Batemans Bay dep: 9.00 ret: 11.15 Thursday 22 Sept to IGA Tomakin dep: 9.00 ret: 10.15 Tuesday 27 Sept to Batemans Bay dep:9.00 ret: 11.15 Thursday 29 Sept to IGA Tomakin dep:9.00 ret: 10.15 Friday to Moruya dep: 9.00 ret: 11.15 30 Sept A 12 V O I C E F O R B A N K S I A R E S I D E N T S FLOWER ARRANGING From the CEO I am very excited to report that Edmiston Jones GBB Architects have been commissioned to develop the concept plan for Stage 4 of Banksia Village. Stage 4, which will be situated on the remaining land on the northwest boundary, will be a capstone development that will significantly enhance Banksia’s current offering. The development will incorporate additional residential retirement living and potentially extend to include a range of ancillary lifestyle facilities and professional services. Our recent market research will inform our thinking as we consider options for the new development, and we will also be consulting with residents through the planning process. Edmiston Jones are highly regarded in their field, and have a strong track record in the aged care sector. They have also been involved in a number of sector-based research projects including studies with the University of Wollongong, IRT and others. We are looking forward to working with Edmiston Jones and other highly qualified professionals and suppliers through the concept planning phase. 2016 Golf Day Preparation for our annual charity Golf Day is now well underway. The event will be held on Friday 16 September at Moruya Golf Course, with a Shot Gun start at 8:30 a.m. ActewAGL has generously agreed to be the main sponsor for the event, and has also donated a number of prizes for presentation on the day. Other sponsors are starting to sign up, and we are anticipating another successful day this year. We are very grateful for the support of our suppliers and friends for events such as this, with all funds raised on the day directed to our residential aged care facility and invested in programs to benefit our residents. Flyers, including all registration information, will be distributed to residents next week, and an advertisement will be published in the Bay Post on 31 August. Grevillea Pool As recently advised, the Grevillea Pool and Gym are now open again for use. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we have worked to find a permanent solution for what proved to be quite a complex problem. Graham Wise 2 Over the course of two sessions Joy Grace has instructed and delighted about 30 ladies in the art of flower arranging -- both traditional Western and Japanese Ikebana styles. In the first session Joy told us a little of the history of Ikebana. One amazing fact was that up until the mid 1800's Ikebana was practised only by men! Also In this first session, and using mainly native plants, Joy showed us how to make and wrap a traditional bunch of flowers and also how to arrange flowers in a box container. Ladies were invited to make an arrangement of their own to take home. The front counters at both the Admin. Office and the Lodge were recipients of two of Joy's lovely creations. In the second session Joy demonstrated a simple, but stunning, traditional table centre arrangement using mainly natives. Then another three or Photos: Julie Knight (above) , four Ikebanas — each one quite David Bourke (below) different in style and using variety of containers. As in the first session and under the guidance of Joy, ladies were invited to "have a go" and make an arrangement to take home. Once again the Admin. Office and Lodge were lucky recipients of some of Joy's creativity. Thanks also go to Joy's son Jeff for his help in gathering and delivering the beautiful flowers etc., that made the two mornings so special. Thank you Joy! Judy Fergie 11 In your Garden Hello Folks! Welcome to the September edition of the Bugle, and welcome to Spring!! Spring is the traditional time of growth and renewal. The weather is getting warmer but there are still cold days, rainy weather and winds to contend with, so don’t put your winter woollies away just yet. So what can we do to get our gardens ready for another prolific summer? The picture above is of new maintenance staff. They are Brad Fletcher (beanie, who joined in January); Brendan Walsh (the hat, joined last November) and Tristan Bradshaw (joined August 1 and is employed temporarily until Christmas). They are happy cheerful fellows and look forward to continued association with Banksia Village. They were busy on the day I took the photo, having changed or cleaned 220 smoke alarm batteries, 442 Air filters, 122 Bathroom filters and checked 122 garage doors. Dave Bourke Things to do this month: Feed hibiscus with fertilizer and spray with white oil to control young harlequin bugs. Do not feed citrus trees till after flowering is complete; Check tomatoes daily for watering, but never wet the foliage; Remove spent flowers from annuals, this stimulates continuous flowering; Check and repair irrigation systems; Mulch garden beds and pot plants; Plant vegetables – Beetroot, Cabbages, Capsicum, Carrots , Cucumber, Wombok, Lettuce, Spring Onions, Potatoes, Silver Beet, Tomatoes (YUM)! Prune native shrubs and trees. There are lots of seasonal chores to start in spring so these activities should keep you all busy in the garden this month. Your Residents’ Committee: Bill Reid (Chairperson) Dave Bourke (Secretary) Members: Beverly Burnes, Ken Carey, Glennah Castle, Joe Pirronello, Robyn Smith and Barbara Usher. The function of this committee is to meet regularly, discuss issues with management and seek resolution of any matters requiring attention. If you are not satisfied with a response to your request for service or assistance, you should firstly approach the responsible staff member or supervisor for explanation or rectification of the issue. If the matter remains unresolved after doing this, then it may be referred to the Residents’ Committee for attention. 10 Cheers T h e G a r d e n G n o m e 3 BANKSIA SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT AUGUST 2016 Photos: Sid Chuck John and I were away cruising along our beautiful Australian coastline, which we enjoyed enormously, but we missed out on CHRISTMAS IN JULY’s very happy and successful evening. Christmas trees came out (Richard’s speciality — hand-made wooden trees) and Jacqueline’s collection of decorations which she keeps for these special occasions. . At the soup night there were ten beautiful soups, supplied by Sandra, Denise, Dianne, Jacqueline, Bev, Liz, Glennah, Mary and Pam. Thank you all so much. I understand the pea soup was very popular, thanks to Judy Fergie’s special Microwave recipe. Thanks also to everyone who helped in the kitchen. There were 60 people in attendance for that meeting. I missed Joy’s Flower Arranging demonstrations which I understand were fantastic – It is amazing what can be done with just one flower stem, some tortured willow and a few leaves. I have heard from attendees how much pleasure and interest was stimulated by these sessions and I hope that Joy will consider giving more at some future date. (See page 11 for pictures and description of these events by Fay Fergie — ed.) On Saturday August 20th we held our birthday Bash — another successful festivity in Grevillea with 90 people attending — a great response from all residents. The Committee thanks everyone for their great support. If any of you have good ideas for further classes, get-togethers, luncheons etc., please feel free to offer them to any Committee member for discussion at our next meeting. Suggestions are most welcome. Jill Bennett Social Committee Convenor Your Social Committee Convenor: Jill Bennett Treasurer: Noni Boyce Members: Jacqueline Cox, Beverly Burnes, Mary Wansey, Denise Hossack, Dee Beattie, David Johnson, Sandra McLean. 4 9 BANKSIA’S BIRTHDAY BASH CENSUS A familiar figure visited Banksia in August. None other than our former CEO Phil Armstrong, in his official capacity as Census Officer. He is pictured on the right in our living room, delivering our Census materials. Later that day Phil and his assistant conducted a Question and Answer session in the Grevillea Centre where they also provided assistance to residents who were unsure of their ability to complete the Census papers. Hilary Trotter Chuck Note from the Garden Gnome: ‘Talking of gardens, have you seen the BANKSIA BUNYIP yet?’ 8 5 SUN MON TUE WED Events held in the Waratah Centre highlighted in RED Events held in the Grevillea Centre highlighted in GREEN Events held outside the Village highlighted in BLUE 4 12 for 12.30 FATHERS’ DAY LUNCH 5 10—11 Tai Chi practice 10—12 U3A Italian 1.30 Sunday Scrabble 11 1.30 Sunday Scrabble 12 10—11 Tai Chi practice 10—12 U3A Italian 18 1.30 Sunday Scrabble 19 10—11 Tai Chi practice 10—12 U3A Italian 25 12 noon BYO BBQ 26 10—11 Tai Chi practice 1.30 Sunday Scrabble 6 THURS 2 10—11.30 U3A South Book Group 9.30—11.30 Mah Jong 3 12-5 Private Booking 8 8.30—9.30 AquaFit practice 10—11 Tai Chi 9 9.30—11.30 Mah Jong 10 15 8.30—9.30 AquaFit practice 16 17 9.30—11.30 Mah Jong 10—1.00 Book Club 23 9.30—11.30 Mah Jong 7 9.00 Snooker 10.00 Morning Tea 13 10—1 U3A Your Story in Photos 11.30—12.30 AquaFit 2—3.30 U3A Learning French 14 9.00 Snooker 10.00 Morning Tea LUNCH OUT 20 10—1 U3A Your Story in Photos 11.30—12.30 AquaFit 2—3.30 U3A Learning French 21 9.00 Snooker 10.00 Morning Tea 2.00 Bowls 2—5 Social Bridge 22 8.30—9.30 AquaFit 10—11 Tai Chi 27 11.30—12.30 AquaFit 28 9.00 Snooker 10.00 Morning Tea 2.00 Bowls 2—5 Social Bridge 29 8.30—9.30 AquaFit practice 10—11 Tai Chi 2.00 Bowls 2—5 Social Bridge SAT 1 8.30—9.30 AquaFit practice 10—11 Tai Chi 6 10—1 U3A Your Story in Photos 11.30—12.30 AquaFit 2—3.30 U3A Learning French 2.00 Bowls 2—5 Social Bridge FRI 10—11 Tai Chi 10.00 RESIDENTS’ MEETING 4.00—Men’s Shed COUNCIL ELECTIONS 5.00 HAPPY HOUR 24 5.00 HAPPY HOUR Pizza Night 30 9.30—11.30 Mah Jong MOVIE NIGHT 7