Fortnightly News 26/9/2014

Club Closed on the Next Two Monday Public Holidays
The Club will be closed on the Monday 29 September and the Monday 6 October 2014 public holidays.

Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all those that came to the AGM, we had well over the required 40 current financial members present by 12.00noon, so we were able to start promptly and finish the formal proceedings by 12.30pm.  Those present then enjoyed some scrumptious sandwiches and homemade cakes.

Key points: the Club is in a sound financial position with a stable membership base of around 650.  Priorities for 2014-15 are: to continue to address the parking situation; undertake minor works to the front entrance and commence a program of repainting the Club interior.

Your new Management Committee comprises:

President                 Paul McGlew
Vice President         Anne Murray AM
Treasurer                John Chmura
Secretary                Gail Giuliano OAM

Committee Members
Cindy McMillan
Raphaela Stukoff
Irene Turpie
Lutana McLeod
Sue Schreiner

Many thanks to retiring Committee Members Richard Hickman, Graham Hellyer, Pat Birell and outgoing Treasurer Heike Elvers – all of whom have made a substantial contribution to the Club over a number of years.
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Fortnightly News 12/9/2014

Annual General Meeting
It is that time of the year again, the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 12 noon on Monday 22 September 2014 in Hall 1.  A light lunch of sandwiches, cakes and tea/coffee will be provided after the meeting. Please consider coming along to the meeting.

Calligraphy – The Art of Beautiful Writing
Expressions of interest are sought for calligraphy classes to be provided by Pam Kemp.  Calligraphy classes will be offered as a regular Club activity, on a school term basis, commencing on Tuesday afternoon 14 October. 
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful or expressive writing.  Tuition will be provided for beginners to learn some basic scripts and to make a variety of small projects suitable for gifts.  Non-beginners would have the opportunity to work on their own projects, refine their skills or simply enjoy the opportunity to explore and share ideas.
Members interested in a fun relaxed afternoon please contact Polly in the office for more information.
A basic writing kit comprising of black ink, a selection of nibs and suitable writing paper will be required. Tutor can provide a few basics for a “trial”. 
Good handwriting is definitely not a prerequisite.
Profile – Pam Kemp
Pam became hooked on calligraphy back in the 90’s, joined the Canberra Calligraphy Society and since then has attended many workshops with local, interstate and overseas tutors and studied under the guidance of Canberra’s Gemma Black for many years.  Pam has a Diploma in Western calligraphy from the United Kingdom, is a VETAB accredited teacher and has taught for many years in the ACT and Queanbeyan.
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Fortnightly News 29/8/2014

This week in the Club
It has been a busy week: on Sunday I had the pleasure of accepting a grant from the Southern Cross Club which will allow us to replace our ageing table tennis tables. 

The Vice President, Anne Murray and I met our new patron, Lady Cosgrove on Tuesday afternoon for tea at Government House.  Lady Cosgrove is very interested in the Club and is looking forward to joining us for our Christmas luncheon party on Monday 8 December.  I’m sure she will have some interesting stories to tell. 

On Wednesday, the new ACT Government Minister for Ageing, Mick Gentleman MLA visited the Club.  We had an opportunity to show him the diverse range of activities available in the club and bend his ear a little about how much we like it where we are.

Mahjong
Mahjong is played each Wednesday afternoon, from 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm in the Anne Murray room.  Rose McNeice will provide tuition for beginning players.
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Fortnightly News 15/8/2014

The Big Book Fair
The Big Book Fair, what a triumph! It was wonderful to see the Club set up for the Book Fair. So many Club members volunteered to help out over the week-end: on the welcome committee at the front door to the tea/coffee and cake purveyors in the kitchen/dining area and those restocking tables in Halls 1 and 2, and the cake stall. There was a steady stream of keen book buyers and we managed to meet our target of raising $10,000.

So many people contributed to making this a successful event that it is difficult to acknowledge everyone. Some that do deserve a special mention are the Cumpston family, in particular Rohan, Anne and Sarah who worked all week-end; Margaret Bourke who has driven this initiative and her team who have been cleaning, sorting and pricing books for nearly twelve months and Judy Henderson for her communication strategy that achieved such good coverage in the local media.

Craft
Thursday mornings from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm each week.

Annual General Meeting
It is that time of the year again, the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 12 noon on Monday 22 September 2014 in Hall 1.

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Fortnightly News 1/8/2014

The Big Book Fair – Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August 2014
The Big Book Fair is on next week-end.
From 11am to 6pm Friday 8 August
10am to 4pm Saturday 9 August
10am to 4 pm Sunday 10 August

The team has assembled an extensive range of good quality books for sale.

Drop-in to browse through the books.  There will be morning and afternoon tea available. Storytelling for your grandchildren is scheduled for 11 am on Saturday & Sunday with impromptu sessions at other times. And a cake stall on Saturday morning.

Please help spread the word about the Big Book Fair through whatever networks you have available to you.

Carpet Bowls
Wednesday afternoon from 12.00 pm to 1.30pm each week.

Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons for beginners are starting in August.  No prior experience required.  Please contact Margaret Kennedy on 6292 9636.

Justice of the Peace
You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 11.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters. Read More

Fortnightly News 18/7/2014

Solo
Monday morning from 10.00 am to 12.00pm each week.

Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons for beginners are starting in August. No prior experience required. Please contact Margaret Kennedy on 6292 9636.

Hai Song’s Winter Seminar – 9.30 am to Noon Thursday 31 July
Moxibustion is a very popular Traditional Chinese Medicine technique used widely in China for a variety of purposes, including improving circulation, preventing breech birth, and pain relief.  Its’ varied benefits makes it a powerful healing tool for many of the older members of the population.  This technique involves the burning of a type of herb called the mugwort.  The heat penetrates the skin and stimulates the muscles.  Due to the nature of this technique, there will be a small amount of smoke involved, but rest assured it is completely safe and most of the treatments are pain free.

I will also be talking about taking care of yourself during the winter seasons, mainly giving out tips to prevent cold and flu, as well as keeping the body warm and circulation going during this time of the year. A lot of chronic health problems have a tendency to flair up during the colder seasons, so I will be addressing all these issues. 

Details are:   9.30am to Noon
Thursday 31^st July
Hall 1, Woden Seniors’ Club

Justice of the Peace
You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 11.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters. Read More

Fortnightly News 4/7/2014

Carpet Bowls
Wednesday afternoons from 12.00pm to 1.30pm each week.

Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons for Beginners are starting in August. No prior experience required. Please contact Margaret Kennedy on 6292 9636.

Justice of the Peace
You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 11.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters.

ACT Older Persons Assembly –Consultations
Members of the public are invited to attend a community consultation forum to provide input into the second ACT Older Persons Assembly that will be held on 1 October 2014.

By popular demand, the four forums held in June are being supplemented with an additional forum in the Tuggeranong area:

Thursday 10 July
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Tuggeranong Seniors Centre
101 Cowlishaw Street (on the bend)
Greenway

To RSVP call 6205 0303 during business hours. You do not need to be a Tuggeranong resident to attend.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information on the ACT Older Persons Assembly on 1 October 2014 go to http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/wac/ageing/OPA or call 6205 0749.
Nomination forms for the Assembly can now be filled in online at the above web address, or forms can be sent to you by emailing oma@act.gov.au or calling 6205 0303.

Priority will be given to nominees who have attended a consultation forum.

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Fortnightly News 20/6/2014

Mahjong
Wednesday afternoons from 1.00pm to 3.30pm each week.

Justice of the Peace
You will find Maureen in the Anne Murray room on Tuesdays between 11.30am and 2pm for Justice of the Peace matters.

 ACT Older Persons Assembly – Multicultural Community Consultations
Members are invited to attend a multicultural community consultation forum to help shape the second ACT Older Persons Assembly to be held on 1 October 2014. The theme of this year’s Assembly is ‘Canberra Age-friendly City’.  Three key areas of focus will be:

1. What is an age-friendly city?

2. How can we help people to age within a healthy lifestyle?

3. How can we encourage and support greater social inclusion for older ACT residents?

Mon 23 June 2014, 10.30am to 12.30pm (Multicultural community forum) – Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, North Building, Civic Square, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City

 To RSVP call 6205 0303 during business hours. For more information on the ACT Older Persons Assembly go to www.ageing.act.gov.au. Read More

Fortnightly News 6/6/2014

Tai Chi and Gentle Exercise

Wednesday morning 7.30-8.30am and Thursday afternoon 2.00-3.30pm each week.

Soup Kitchen

Desperately seeking a person to help coordinate the soup kitchen on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Polly 6282 2573 in the office if you can help. Read More

Fortnightly News 23/5/2014

Gentle Exercise

Tuesday 10-11 am and Wednesday 8.30 -9.30 am each week.

 Advance Care Planning

The ACT Government is running Community Education sessions about Advance Care Planning.  These education sessions will cover:

What is Advance Care Planning?

Having the Conversation with family and friends

Completing the Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Plan documents.

Feed-back from Members attending an earlier session is that it is well worth it.

Time: 10:30 – 12:30pm

Wednesday 28 May 2014: Griffith Neighbourhood Centre, Stuart St. Griffith, (adjacent to Griffith shops).

 A light morning tea will be provided.  RSVP is not required but would be helpful for catering purposes.  RSVP: rpc@act.gov.au or phone 02 6244 3344. Read More