Fortnightly News 11/3/2016

Vale

One of our cherished members, Pat Abbot died last Saturday. She had a prolonged illness but her death in the end was unexpected.

Pat had a strong community mind and assisted in many ways in the Club. Her special interest was to play Bridge regularly. We miss her very much.

ALERT – CHANGED ENTRANCE ARRANGEMENTS TO THE CLUB CAR PARK

The developers of the Furzer Street precinct have been able to keep both the car park entrance and exit open during the works to realign Corinna Street. There is still quite a lot of truck movements in and out of the adjacent site so please take care as you visit the Club.

Tai Chi Classes

The 7.30am Wednesday morning Tai Chi class is no longer available. Tai Chi is on Thursday afternoons at 2 pm as usual.

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Fortnightly News 26/2/2016

ALERT – CHANGED ENTRANCE ARRANGEMENTS TO THE CLUB CAR PARK

You have probably noticed that the developers of the Furzer Street precinct were able to keep both the car park entrance and exit open during the works to realign Corinna Street. There will, however be quite a lot of heavy truck movement over the next few days as they remove the very large pile of dirt from the site.

Social Ballroom Dance Classes

You may recall that we received an ACT Government Grant to develop a Social Ballroom activity in the Club by training up Club members to teach others to dance.

We are now offering our first tranche of classes. A four-week beginner/refresher level course on Foxtrot and Rhumba will commence next Tuesday, 16 February at 2pm in Hall 2. All welcome.

Tai Chi Classes

The 7.30am Wednesday morning Tai Chi class is no longer available. Tai Chi is on Thursday afternoons at 2 pm as usual.

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Fortnightly News 12/2/2016

ALERT – CHANGED ENTRANCE ARRANGEMENTS TO THE CLUB CAR PARK

There will be only one entrance to the Club car park over the next two weeks as work progresses on realigning Corinna Street. Entering and exiting the car park will be through the existing entrance. Please enter through the existing entrance and travel in an anti clockwise path around the club so that you drive past the container as you leave the car park.

Social Ballroom Dance Classes

You may recall that we received an ACT Government Grant to develop a Social Ballroom activity in the Club by training up Club members to teach others to dance.

We are now offering our first tranche of classes. A four-week beginner/refresher level course on Foxtrot and Rhumba will commence next Tuesday, 16 February at 2pm in Hall 2. All welcome.

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Fortnightly News 29/1/2016

Most regular Club activities have already recommenced in 2016, however there are a few more starting next week. It is timely to remind members to please be considerate over the next couple of weeks, we tend to have an influx of cars at the beginning of the year, especially on Wednesdays. We will actively monitor the car park over the coming weeks to deter non-members who may have taken advantage of free parking over the Christmas/New Year period from continuing to park at the Club.

VALE – Pat Johnstone

Pat Johnstone, a regular YMCA Gentle Exercise Class participant, passed away last Saturday 23 January. Pat will be greatly missed.

Pat’s funeral will be held at 9am, Saturday 30 January at St Peters Anglican Church, corner of Parkinson St and Watling Place, Weston.

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Fortnightly News 15/1/2016

Happy New Year! Welcome back. The following table lists the dates that regular activities resume in 2016.

Computer & IPad Classes

Computer and iPad classes will resume in February. We offer courses in using a Windows PC computer (NOT Apple Mac computers) and iPads (NOT any other tablet).

We will be offering the following

1 Computing for Beginners
This course comprises six two-hour weekly sessions. It is aimed at real beginners and covers the basics of using a computer for email, Internet and word processing. It is expected that it will be offered on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons starting mid-February.

2 Brush Up on email, Internet and word processing.
This course is for people who have done Computing for Beginners or people who know how to use a computer. It is NOT for beginners. It is offered over four two-hour weekly sessions. It is run on Wednesday mornings with the first one for the year commencing on Wednesday 17 February.

3 iPad for Beginners
This course comprises five or six two-hour weekly sessions. Participants must have their own Apple iPad. We do not cater for any other tablet at this stage. It is run on Tuesday afternoons and sometimes Thursday mornings. The first course will commence on Tuesday 2 February.

4 Short courses on special topics from time to time e.g. Family History or short courses on specific iPad apps. These will be advertised in the Fortnightly News.

If you are interested in any of these courses please register your details on the relevant form on the notice board at the back of Hall 1. It may take a little while for a place to become available but we will try to meet your needs as soon as possible. All the teachers are volunteers and the classes depend on their availability.

The 3rd Big Book Fair – August 2016

Yes it is on again! Now accepting books – the perfect place to drop off those easy summer reads.

Justice of the Peace

You will find Maureen in Club on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters.

Fortnightly News 11/12/2015

Club Closing Times for the Festive Season

The Club will close at 4pm on Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen on Monday 11 January 2016. Activity groups can continue to use the Club through this period by arrangement with the front office.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and safe festive season.

Club Maintenance

We are commencing a program of progressively repainting the Club interior starting with Hall 2, which will be painted during the week beginning 11 January 2016. Hall 1 will be painted during the April school holidays.

During 2015 we have completed the replacement of all of the puce vertical blinds throughout the Club. All of the Club’s computers have recently been replaced, and modifications have been made to the cupboards in the kitchen and hall 2 to include more drawers for cups and glasses.

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Fortnightly News 27/11/2015

Christmas Luncheon Party – 12.30pm Monday 7 December

The Christmas Luncheon Party is on Monday 7 December 2015, at 12.30pm, catering is by the Olive restaurant and the Chordsmen are tuning up a new repertoire of songs.

Cost is $50 per person, please book and pay at the front counter. Let Polly know if you want to be seated with anyone in particular.

Christmas Luncheon Party posters displayed in the Club were designed by Alex McLeod and printed by Lutons, Weston Creek.

Club Closing Times for the Festive Season

The Club will close at 4pm on Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen on Monday 11 January 2016. Activity groups can continue to use the Club through this period by arrangement with the front office.

The 3rd Big Book Fair – August 2016

Yes it is on again! Margaret Bourke, who has led this very successful event for the past two years is taking a break and Management Committee Member, Sue Schriener has stepped up to lead the event this year.

Sue is looking for volunteers to help with the sorting, cleaning and pricing of books as they come into the Club. It is envisaged that that this activity would take place most mornings during the week in the veranda area. If you have a few hours to spare, regularly or occassionally and want to drop in to help out, and have a cuppa and a chat please let Polly know.

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Fortnightly News 13/11/2015

Christmas Luncheon Party – 12.30pm Monday 7 December

The Christmas Luncheon Party is on Monday 7 December 2015, at 12.30pm, catering is by the Olive Restaurant Southlands and the Chordsmen are tuning up a new repertoire of songs. Lucky door prizes.

Cost is $50 per person, please book and pay at the front counter. Let Polly know if you want to be seated with anyone in particular.

Christmas Luncheon Party posters displayed in the Club were designed by Alex McLeod and printed by Lutons, Weston Creek.

Making the Most of Your Smart Phone – Friday, 20 November 10:30 -12:30

More help with smart phones by Grahame Hellyer. Aimed particularly at Android phones (i.e. most phones other than iPhones) come and discover ways to get the most out of your phone. You can also ask questions about any problems you may be having.

The first 15 minutes will be for those who missed Grahame’s previous session.

Meet in the Anne Murray Room.

The 3rd Big Book Fair – August 2016

Yes it is on again! Margaret Bourke, who has led this very successful event for the past two years is taking a break and Management Committee Member, Sue Schriener has stepped up to lead the event this year.

Sue is looking for volunteers to help with the sorting, cleaning and pricing of books as they come into the Club. It is envisaged that that this activity would take place most mornings during the week in the veranda area. If you have a few hours to spare, regularly or occassionally and want to drop in to help out, and have a cuppa and a chat please let Polly know.

Melbourne Cup

What a wonderful afternoon! Sometimes it was difficult to hear above the excitement! The food brought in by members was plentiful, varied and delicious.

Our thanks to Tony McDonald for organising and running the sweeps, without which it wouldn’t seem like a Melbourne Cup. Thanks especially to Anne Murray, Lutana McLeod and Cindy McMillan for their planning and work in staging the event.

See you all next year.

Congratulations – Irene Turpie

Congratulations to Irene Turpie, who last month won a gold medal at the Masters Games in Adelaide for the 500 metre Indoor Rowing event. Well-done Irene!

Calligraphy Exhibition

Last chance to see this amazing exhibition by the Canberra Calligraphy Society located in the entrance to the Hellenic Club. The exhibition includes works by our activity leader Pam Kemp and others, inspired by the ‘International year of the Light’. Many works are for sale.

When: from 20 October to 14 November
Where: The Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda St, Woden ACT

Spiral Program

Spiral meet at 10am to mid day each Thursday morning for a cuppa and a talk at St James Uniting Church, Curtin.

19 November Jono Lineen
Jono is an author and a curator at the National Museum of Australia.

3 December Latham Primary School. The return of the wonderful choir.
For more information, please contact Gwenyth George on 6286 5004, Sue Murray on 6281 6974 or Brett Yeats on 6281 7684 or at yeatsb.

Abuse Prevention Information and Referral Line – APRIL

The Abuse Prevention Referral and Information Line (APRIL) is a confidential telephone service for callers who want to discuss elder abuse issues and seek advice, options, and referral.
The service operates during business hours. The APRIL number is 02 6205 3535.

Justice of the Peace

You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters.

Fortnightly News 30/10/2015

Melbourne Cup

It’s that time of year!

Our Melbourne Cup Party will be held as usual on Tuesday 3 November commencing at 1.00 pm.

We will provide some drinks, you may like to bring some food to share. We will have a sweep or two of course.

Making the Most of Your Smart Phone – Friday 6 November, Anne Murray Room – talk by Grahame Hellyer, 11.00 – 12.30 pm.
If you have an Android phone (i.e. most phones other than iPhones) come and discover ways to get the most out of your phone. You can also ask questions about any problems you may be having.

Christmas Luncheon Party
The Christmas Luncheon Party is on Monday 7 December 2015, catering is by the Olive restaurant, Mawson and the Chordsmen are tuning up. More information to come.

Calligraphy Exhibition

The Canberra Calligraphy Society has an exhibition at the Hellenic Club. The exhibition includes works inspired by the ‘International year of the Light’. Many works are for sale.

When: 6 -10pm, from 20 October to 14 November

Where: The Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda St, Woden ACT

Spiral Program

Spiral meet at 10am to mid day each Thursday morning for a cuppa and a talk at St James Uniting Church, Curtin.

5 November Ian Mackay

Ian is the CEO of the Canberra Southern Cross Club

19 November Jono Lineen

Jono is an author and a curator at the National Museum of Australia.

3 December Latham Primary School

The return of the wonderful choir.

For more information, please contact Gwenyth George on 6286 5004, Sue Murray on 6281 6974 or Brett Yeats on 6281 7684 or at yeatsb.

Fix My Street

Fix my street at https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/forms/fixmystreet or 13 22 81, is a good place to report footpath issues! Ever noticed a dangerous bump in the pavement, a dodgy piece of road, or a pothole that needs filling in? The ACT Government’s Fix My Street facility exists so that you can report these things and get something done about them.

If you report them and nothing is done (and no explanation is offered) COTA ACT would like to hear about it, so they can follow up (they would need location and contact details). If you do have something to report, take a photo of it if you can – solid evidence always helps. COTA is happy to put your Please Fix It photos on their Facebook page, if you send them to COTA (jthomson) suitably labelled (as to where exactly in Canberra they are).

Don’t know how to use the form/attach pictures? Email Jane on jthomson – they might be able to help, as they are considering running an information session on this.

SAFETY AND FRAUD AWARENESS

Telephone calls alleging fake arrest warrants used to scam money

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) or Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Scammers have recently been calling Australians telling them that there is a warrant out for their arrest. Many people have reported to SCAMwatch that messages have been recorded on their answering machines asking them to call back later. The telephone number provided is 02 6100 3027 and they ask you to call during office hours to discuss the matter further. However, the telephone number has no connection with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Australian Taxation Office or any other state or commonwealth department.

The scammers may spin a range of stories about why an arrest warrant has been issued, including that you have failed to pay taxes.

Scammers typically ask for money to be sent via wire transfer as it’s nearly impossible to recover money sent this way. They may also ask for people’s financial and other personal details to access their money and use this information to commit other scams.

Be on guard, if you receive a phone call from someone saying you have an arrest warrant and asking you to pay a fee, hang up and do not respond. If in doubt, don’t use the contact details provided – look up the government department or organisation yourself in the phone book or online and phone or email them.

For more information about possible scams, or if you are concerned you have been scammed please visit: http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

Abuse Prevention Information and Referral Line – APRIL

The Abuse Prevention Referral and Information Line (APRIL) is a confidential telephone service for callers who want to discuss elder abuse issues and seek advice, options, and referral.

The service operates during business hours. The APRIL number is 02 6205 3535.

Justice of the Peace

You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters.