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VILLAGE VOICE January 2021 .
Be Confident
As I write this the situation in NSW is deteriorating and the UK appears to moving into a much more troubling
phase. Given all that we as Victorians endured in 2020, it would be easy to feel as though the raging river that is
COVID-19 is about to swell and overflow again, but instead I am quietly confident Victoria will be okay.
Be confident that we as Victorians know what to do to reduce the spread of the virus. We already know if cases
emerge again in the community we will apply our masks, wash our hands, see fewer people and socially
distance.
Be confident that we can find creative new ways of doing things that we have always enjoyed. The Manor and
Lodge always host a Residents’ Christmas lunch with each Resident bringing 2 family members for a sit down, 3
course lunch. This year we knew that we could not host 180+ people in each of our facilities so instead we had
4 lunches over 4 consecutive days and discovered that these smaller, more intimate lunches were
overwhelmingly better for everyone. The quality of the meal improved because we had more time and space to
serve it, the quality of the conversation was better because there was less noise and people could share stories,
the quality of the experience for everyone was better because it felt more personal.
Be confident that everyone is doing the best that they can, even if their ‘best’ is not your best - everyone’s best
looks different. Early in 2020 during a family Zoom call, I used the catchphrase “we are all in this together”, and
my sister, a schoolteacher, pointed out that we may all be in the same storm, but we are each in very different
boats depending on our personal circumstances. Recently I was talking to a checkout operator at my local
supermarket and she commented that masks are just to keep the bosses happy and I said, no, they are to keep
us safe and she looked genuinely surprised. It was really early and there were no other customers, so we got
talking and she was so grateful to have masks and how COVID-19 is spread explained to her because no one
had ever taken time to explain it her in a way she could understand. This experience reminded of the
importance of strengthening other people’s
boats with compassion and recognising that we
are all just doing the best we can with the
resources we have available to us.
Be confident that we begin 2021 as a much
more creative and adaptable community,
celebrate the coming of the new year with
hope for a successful vaccine and more
compassionate and understanding world.
Take care, Kim Jackson
Announcements
Z Welcome Y
We welcome the following new residents and wish them well in their new home.
Barbara Dawson – Suite 810
Jan Hanak – Suite 816
Z Congratulations Y
The following Residents have achieved memorable years of occupancy.
We hope they enjoy many more years in the Village.
10 Years 15 Years 20+ Years
Helen Fullerton Brenda Teather
Robert Fullerton Thomas James
Jill Denning Elizabeth Westwood
Ian Burrough
Z Transfers Y
The following residents have transferred within the ILU, to the Lodge, to the Manor, an Apartment, or to the
Community. We wish them well in their new home.
Community Lodge Manor
Peter Allen
S In Memory T
Sadly, we advise the following residents have passed
away and we extend our sincere sympathy to their
families and friends.
Shirley Armstrong – Suite 850
Emmie McCoughtry – Suite 545
Roscoe ‘Ross’ Pickard – Suite 806
Ashley Mason – Unit 335
Walter ‘James’ Dalton – Suite 804
Scooter Tyre Pumping
Dean from Mobility Help will be at Clarke Centre on the back veranda on Wednesday 13th January for Tyre
Pumping between 9:30am-10:00am. Social Distancing applies.
Dean’s phone number if you have a problem with your scooter is
0403
374
Village Blooms
Have a photo you would like to share? Send it to us
at newsletter@vilagebaxter.com
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to
send in their pictures so far!
Win City
The Village Baxter was well represented at the City of Frankston Bowling Club
Christmas Breakup and Awards Night on Thursday 17th December and brought
home a number of trophies.
Peta Murphy MP, the Club’s newly appointed Patron was welcomed to the Club
and presented the trophies on the night.
One of our Directors, Ron Crosling, was presented the winner’s trophy for the
Men’s Minor Club Championship. Barbara Heazle won medals for being the new
Ladies Pairs & Ladies Mixed Pairs champion and for being Runner-up in the
Ladies Singles championship. Ian McKay & Howard Hinds received their Saturday
Pennant Divisional Premiers medallions. Also in attendance were: - Doreen
Stone, John & Mary Fraser, Col & Marlene McKenzie, Jan Patten and Sue Hinds.
Christmas Neighbours’ Lunch
Our neighbours gathered for a COVID-19 style lunch under the
shade of the trees. It was good to get together after the long
lockdown to chat and chew in a relaxed and open air setting. We all
think we are very blessed to be in this very special village where we
are so well cared for. We are looking forward to a better 2021! -
Veggie Group
Well it’s been a very busy December in the Veggie Patch as usual. The
weeds have taken over in the large pumpkin patch and we are working
to reduce them. Weeds everywhere needing pulling out, it’s hard to
keep up to it but a big thank you to Norm who works tirelessly
throughout the area, weeding, mulching the old bean stalks, clearing
paths, mowing round the patch, controlling the growth of the lemon
trees, looking after the compost bins. Geoff N, has tackled the grass
around the fig trees and helped out with some of the heavy lifting.
Morris G has helped clearing weeds from the pumpkins and digging up
spare areas for replanting. Richard R continues battling with weeds.
Without these people helping out, things could be messy. Thank you all
for your support.
The “Pickers and Packers” continue to turn up to keep the Clarke Kiosk
supplied with veggies every Monday. Maria and Les in the shed
preparing and packing, Geoff N, Norm, Ansley and Morris out in the
elements harvesting the produce. These people are legends, out there
in all weather. Thank you all for your support.
Broad beans are now just about finished and cleared away; the stalks turned into mulch (by our Norm) or cut
up and placed in the compost bin. Cabbages, lettuce and sprouting broccoli have been in good supply. Zucchini
are just starting to produce with some already being picked, peas (both snow and pod) have been producing
some pickings for us. The orange trees have produced quite well considering they are still very young trees;
mandarins didn’t fruit at all this year but I see there are plenty of flowers on them at the moment so hopefully
next year will be better.
I see the tomatoes are beginning to grow fruit and as we have many Christmas Draw
varieties planted I am hoping the season will last just that little bit
longer. The pumpkin are beginning to put out runners and again we The results are in for the Veggie Group
Christmas draw! Conducted by Les
have several varieties which we hope will spread the harvest over a
Cunningham with the assistance of Jill
longer period although they do keep well for several months anyway. Colliver, Jim Charman, Dick Charman
The corn is coming along nicely; it was difficult to get seeds at the start and Geoff Newton. Also present were
of the sowing season but hopefully we will be able to catch up with Wenda Cunningham, Rod Rodway and
sowings. Sandy Fletcher.
I continue to update the board outside the Veggie Shed with things that The winners are:-
need doing so if you want to put in some time in the Veggie Patch Lucy Paulson - Unit 375
please refer to the board for things to do. Margaret Elliott - Unit 392
I am still planting a few tomatoes and potatoes even though it’s past Ron & Joyce Truscott - Unit 914
David & Jan Ayers - Unit 194
time. I figure that we are going to have a longer summer this year so I
Maurice & Irene McGladdery - Unit 931
am giving it a go.
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the spring crops and at the time Congratulations to you all! The prizes
of writing the tomatoes are putting on fruit- hoping for a tomato or two will be delivered to your door.
before Christmas. Zucchini are in full flight, Runner beans are showing
Many thanks to Wenda for organising
signs of producing soon, corn is growing nicely, the pumpkins are giving
the prizes and the draw.
out runners and a few flowers, Capsicums are looking quite healthy.
I am quite pleased with myself. As most of you know I have been submitting photos to “My Pest Guide” for
identification and I was pleased to see two of my photos featuring in their newsletter. I find it very interesting
to receive so much information about the insects around us. If you are interested in finding out more about
insects, diseases and weeds a good start would be to download the “My Pest Guide” from the App Store.
If you wish to see the full report go to the email I have
sent previously.
If things continue to improve on the COVID front we will
have our first Seasonal Veggie Group meeting at Parkside
on the first Monday in March.
You will receive a notice nearer to the time.
Here’s a good idea, How about making a little shade with
those ripped off rhubarb leaves; I also use them as mulch
for my seedlings.
Well that’s all for now. Hope you all had a Great
Christmas and we will no doubt catch up in the New
Year.
All the Best.
Rod
Things to plant in January
Beans / Climbing & Bush, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts,, Carrots, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks,
Lettuce, Malabar Greens, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Rosella, Silverbeet, Squash,
Sunflower, Sweet Corn, Turnips /, Swedes, Warrigal Greens, NZ Spinach.
VBRC Report - January
Vegie Patch Road – Management will consider widening of this road for inclusion in the 2021/22 major works’ budget
Trailers – The Village provides limited caravan parking but no other storage options. Troy will work with the Committee and Residents
to identify and remove trailers and other items taking up car spaces at the back of Administration. To be completed by the end of
March 2021
Maintenance - The Alterations and Additions form to be reviewed and a section for comments or reasons the application has been
denied will be added
Speeding in Village- Troy is still looking into this and a cost effective way to reduce car speeds.
VBRC meeting: The Committee will hold their regular meeting in January 2021 but the meeting with Management will not occur
unless an issue arises. The next meeting with Management will be 5 th February 2021
VB Website –The website rebuild will occur over time with more work to be done over Christmas. Heather’s offer to assist is received
with thanks.
New residents & Staff - Troy to review process for orientating new Staff in the Village and new Residents
Financial Reporting – Kim advised we are still in Budget. Accounts to end of December will be brought to the February meeting
Defibrillator – The new Defib. has been supplied and installed at the Grant Centre with funds raised from Residents’ groups and the
document shredding event. Management also purchased one for Robinsons Centre so now all community buildings have one.
Chaplaincy Support Group
We are looking forward to a much healthier 2021 and will be holding our first meeting as a group on
Wednesday 6th January in Parkside at 2.00pm. Following our meetings we enjoy chatting over afternoon tea.
Newcomers are very welcome. As in past years, we are planning other events and seminars and will advise you
of these soon.
The Shed OP Shop
Good news! The Shed will be open every Friday in January from the 8th, 2-4pm and on Saturday morning
January 9th from 10-12 noon. Be sure to call in and pick up a bargain!
We want to record our very sincere thanks to Margaret & Les Bardwell who will be stepping down from the
leadership of the Shed team this month. They have done a superb job and spent many hours improving the lay
out and organisation of the Shed making it the pleasant place it is today. We will miss them in this role and wish
them well in the future.
Please note that the new contact person for the Shed is Doug Anderson – 0429 928 969.
Margaret Knight
CSG Secretary
RESIDENTS’ASSOCIATION
From all the RA committee – we do hope that Christmas with family and friends was able to go some way towards
making up for an at times boring and lonely 2020. We also hope that progressively throughout 2021 the RA can get
back to playing its part in building the very important social fabric of our Village.
So, what can we offer in January?
Parkside Morning Tea
With occupancy of the main lounge set at a maximum of 50 and 4 people allowed in the kitchen, our first function
for the year will be the Parkside morning tea on Saturday 9th January. Our monthly morning tea coincides with The
Shed’s monthly Saturday morning opening. Our opening times are now 10.00am to 11.30am and this year we’ll have
to go back to charging a gold coin donation for our cuppa and biscuits because we cannot be sure at this point how
many fund-raising activities will be possible this year.
Australia Day
Our second event for January is the Australia Day Celebration on January 26th, starting at 12 noon. We’ve booked
the band and it’s lots of fun. As a free outdoor event there’s no strict limit on numbers attending – but there is a
requirement that you wear a mask if you cannot maintain your 1.5m distance from fellow attendees and, everyone
needs to sign in. This is a really good opportunity for new residents to get to know more people. We can offer shade
trees and gazebos and tables and chairs although you might like to bring along your own folding chairs if you have
them. BYO your own food and drink but don’t forget to leave room for our sausage sizzle and lamingtons and there
will be tea, coffee and hot water available.
P.S. Our games of two-up don’t involve any money but you might win a prize!
Finally, I’ve read some lovely messages from residents in the Village Voice and I’d like to add to them on behalf of
the RA committee and perhaps all the residents of Baxter Village -thank you Kim and all the staff for keeping us safe,
and feeling safe, throughout the dark days of Melbourne’s lockdown. May we all do the right thing for as long as is
needed to make sure it never has to happen again and may we enjoy our COVIDsafe summer.
Our little jokes from Pete – we trust they offer a little smile:
A will is a dead giveaway.
I got some batteries that were given out free of charge.
Deborah Haydon
President
C.L.E.O Club
After much discussion and due consideration the C.L.E.O. committee decided NOT to proceed with holding our
meeting in January. Due to the restrictions in place for numbers allowed in various areas, we felt that C.L.E.O. as we
know it is not a viable proposition at this stage. Resumption in February may be possible depending on the future
decisions regarding capacities in public spaces.
We will keep you updated!
Computer Clinic
The Computer Clinic wishes all Villagers a Merry
Christmas and a Happy Healthy Covid-19 free 2021
A Clinic where New Members are always welcome.
An Invitation to All Fellow Villagers
The restrictions are slowly easing making it easier to make contact with family and friends. Now that many of us
are getting used to contacting people electronically, the Computer Clinic is always happy to help you stay in
touch with family and friends through this medium as we cannot always meet face to face. If you are interested
or want to enhance your computing skills our regular Clinic sessions are currently run on the 2 nd & 4th Tuesday of
the month, currently with a Family History session run in the second session on the 4 th Tuesday of the month.
Clinic Format:
SESSION 1 FOR PC’S DEVOTEES - FROM 2.00.PM – 3.00PM
SESSION 2 FOR APPLE DEVOTEES - FROM 3.00PM – 4.30PM
Cost: $2.00 per meeting donation for face to face meetings when held at Parkside.
(Meetings include afternoon tea and a lucky door prize)
If you have an interest in learning more or have problems please contact the Computer Clinic for individual advice,
or you can join a Zoom session, by phoning either John Thompson (5971 6833) or Chris McMillan (5971 6865), or
by email—cclinic3@gmail.com
Family History:- No Formal Report this month.
If you are interested in joining the Family History sessions please advise John or Chris or Sandy Fletcher (5971
6825) or email the clinic as per info above.
Note: Wi-Fi in Community Centres—Password Renewal
The annual password renewal for access to all the Community Centres will take place on Tuesday 5th January
from 2pm onwards—please bring all your devices to have the new password entered. The cost is again $25 per
year in 2021—except for those who paid in full for 2020, which is at no cost. However everybody still needs a
new password.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Tuesday 5th January from 2pm—onwards.
12th January 2021 – First Clinic Meeting for 2021 (Details will be emailed)
Family History sessions are run on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Manning Travel
Our next trip will be on Tuesday 24th March to the Alowyn Gardens and Chocolaterie.
Daytripper tours will depart at 9:15 am from the Clarke Centre and
will set out on a great day trip. We will enjoy morning tea enroute
as we make our way to the picturesque Yarra Valley and Alowyn
Gardens, where we can wander around the gardens before a lovely
lunch of gourmet sandwiches, cake, fruit, and tea or coffee. We
will also hear about the gardens during an informative talk
delivered by the garden staff. The gardens are designed along
symmetrical lines that become blurred by the softness of the
spaces and grace of the trees. Through all these areas runs a
wisteria and rose covered archway 100m long with a sunken garden and a classical fountain as a centrepiece.
After lunch, we will make a short trip to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. With displays of
thousands of premium chocolates and large viewing windows you can see European chocolatiers at work
handcrafting creations. There is sure to be something to please everyone (perhaps some Easter shopping).
We head back towards home to arrive back at the village at approximately 4:30 pm.
Tour includes: Coach, driver, morning tea, entry to the gardens, lunch and talk, Chocolaterie, company
insurances and GST.
Cost is $75:00 per person and can be paid to Janet Walton (333), on Friday March 20th between 1-2 pm at
Robinsons Centre. Booking forms are located at the Clarke and Robinsons Centres.
Other trips this year could include Alwyn Gardens (near Yarra Glen) and the chocolate factory, Woop Woop
(yes there is such a place), the Shrine and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Scienceworks, Christmas in July,
morning melodies, Tooradin cruise Caribbean Gardens.
Croquet Club
The Village Baxter Croquet Club extends an invitation to any Villager to come and join the Croquet Club. We
meet on a Saturday morning for our Competition and on a Monday afternoon for Social games. During January
we only play Social games. Competition does not begin until February.
It is a great time to try the game. No previous experience is necessary, we are happy to teach you as we go
along. Social games are also played after the Competition games on a Saturday. Our green, although not full
size, is in excellent condition thanks to the Village Green-keeper Steve. We have a lot of fun and enjoy other
social activities throughout the year. We would make you very welcome.
Glenda Baker. Unit 24. President/Secretary.
Village Baxter Bowls Club
“Much more than
just a bowling club”
The Village Baxter Bowls Club wishes all Villagers a Merry
Christmas and a Happy, Healthy—Coronavirus-free New Year.
Outdoor Bowls:
Club members have enthusiastically returned to the bowling green for both
social bowls and the pennant competition. The comradery and fellowship was
welcomed by all.
Tuesday social Bowls is a nice fun afternoon suitable for beginner bowlers right
up to experienced players. During last season, which, like most other sports,
finished prematurely last February, we ran an aggregate competition. Points
were given for attendance, playing a draw, and of course, winning your match.
Finally, with lock-down rules greatly relaxed, we are able to once again enjoy
some togetherness in the Green room which also enabled us to finally
announce Tom James as a very worthy winner, with Mary Johnstone a close
second.
If you are a bowler, or you think you’d like to “have a go” at bowling, come to the Green room in the Clarke
Centre any Saturday or Tuesday afternoon. We’d love to have you join us.
The Club held a welcome back to bowls “Christmas Get Together” for all members and partners at Clarke
Community Centre, on Wednesday 16th December. It was a great success, bringing Village bowlers together
socially after a six month shut down. It was a great turn out, especially with the short notice. Due to the
coronavirus protocols we were unable to send out invitations earlier as right up until Friday 10 th December, we
were not sure of how many guests we could accommodate in the Clarke Centre. Many thanks to our Provedore
Noelene Bates and her willing helpers both for the event organisation and the decorations and Chris McMillan
for the music on the night.
New Club Members:
We warmly welcome Glenda Baker as a new Social member.
New to the Village & the Bowls Club, we give a warm welcome
to Clayton Lee.
We sincerely hope both of you enjoy your membership and the
comradery the Club provides.
Indoor Bowls:
We now plan to open up in the 1st week of January.
Commencing Monday 4th we will roll out the mats, get out
the bowls, boil the water , and get out the biscuits. No doubt
there will be restrictions, but we can live with whatever they
are.Baxter Village Bowls Club Webpage:
Check out our webpage:- baxtervillage.bowls.com.au
Keep up to date with activities within the Club and bowls issues on the Peninsula, plus the latest Covid-19
restrictions that apply to our sport. These of course are also subject to Village Baxter Management
requirements. The webpage is still being developed and you can expect more local content once our activities
are back to normal. The Members only section requires a password that is available from Michael McCrae or
John Fraser for members.
Future Events for Your Diary:
Social Bowls take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bowls recommences Tuesday 5th January following the
Christmas break. Be there at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Please bring your own lunch for the mid-game break.
These times may vary over summer, depending on weather. Please complete the entry form at the outside
desk to assist the team draw for that day.
Twilight Bowls 2021:- Starting Friday 12th February
The games to be held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm during daylight savings.
Each Friday there will a sausage sizzle, hotdogs or Party Pies for the after game get together and the bar will be
open for about an hour after. (A nominal charge of $2.00 applies.)
Team make up is dependent on entries. (all games to be 2 bowls per player). Social members and family ALONG
WITH ANY RESIDENT WHO MIGHT LIKE TO TRY LAWN BOWLS would be welcome to join in and play on these
nights. (Flat soled shoes must be worn).
There is no cost to play and no prizes offered. A sheet will be placed outside in late January; please indicate if
you will be staying for refreshments.
Please support the match committee and the Club.
COVID-19 – Update.
Just because we are getting back into action, it does not mean as a community we are not a risk, or we can
ignore the protocols . We still need to be mindful of precautions to ensure we have a Happy Christmas and
Healthy New Year and we don’t pass anything on from or to family or friends. Please remember to follow the
protocols:
• Always book in on the register in the green room or if just rolling up, record your name on the sheet
outside the green room. Alternatively use the “QR” smart phone system now available to the Village.
• If you are felling unwell do not attend the Club.
• Practise social distancing at all times.
• Respect the one person 2m2 and 1.5m distance rules.
• Either cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or if you don’t have a tissue,
cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.
Do not use your hands.
• Carry a mask with you at all times and put it on if a situation occurs where you cannot maintain social
distancing.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water including after you cough or sneeze, before preparing or
eating food and after going to the toilet.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs spread this way -
Avoid shaking hands.
• If you don’t regard current protocols as appropriate, please respect those
who do in the interests of the Club, Group or Community in which you are
involved.Thank You
Many thanks to all who have sent their best Thanks to all of the residents and staff for
wishes on the recent passing of my mother their support of the maintenance team and
Shirley Armstrong, late of the Manor. their lovely Christmas cards and gifts.
Thank you, Thank you,
Peter and Wendy Armstrong Baron, Andrew, and the Maintenance Team
My sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, made phone calls and all other friends
expressing their sympathy on the passing of Ashley. Also my deep appreciation to the Sisters
in our Village who have been just so wonderful and helpful over the past few months.
“Our marvellous Village”
Doris Mason, Diane and John
We are now into 2021 and all hope the year of 2020 and COVID-19 can start to become a
memory. We can start now to plan some activities and CLEO may be able to meet again this
month or soon. On behalf of many we wish to thank the CLEO folk for the wonderfully caring
thought through our lockdowns, with chocolates in our letterboxes and mince pies for
Christmas.
Thank you, it was heartwarming to receive. To have been thought of.
Norm & Marian. U.935
Is there something you are thankful for that you would like to share?
Please send your submission to newsletter@villagebaxter.com
Or you can also drop off a note to your Resident Services LiaisonFrom The Chaplains
Finding Treasure
I wonder if you have ever dreamed of finding treasure? Perhaps when you were a child, you may have read stories in
which the hero discovered a treasure chest complete with gold, silver and sparkling diamonds?
For the villagers residing in Guaca, Venezuela,
this dream of treasure recently came true. In
September, a young man named Yolman Lares
saw something glistening on the local beach.
Raking his hand through the sand, he pulled up
a medallion with an image of the Virgin Mary.
He cried with joy.
Word spread quickly and soon most of the
villagers joined in the search. They found
treasure in the form of gold and silver jewellery,
ornaments and golden nuggets – all of which
had recently washed up on the shore. 1
These villagers usually struggle to survive, as their once thriving fish processing industry has now been reduced to almost
nothing. For them, the treasure is a baffling and wondrous mystery – did a storm disturb a pirate treasure chest or break
open a sunken vessel? No-one knows, but for the villagers the find of the treasure has been a welcome reprieve, allowing
them to buy food and other necessities. The treasure reminded Lares that good things can happen, even amidst great
hardship.
As we reflect on the year of 2020, I imagine you may recall the anxiety and worry of the pandemic, and the dark and
difficult months of lockdown. Understandably, everyone was very worried about the pandemic and its impact on family
and friends. Surviving it seemed a major achievement.
And yet I wonder, amidst the gloom of the pandemic, if there were any bright and shining ‘treasures’ to be found? What
treasure did I find? Out walking I was sometimes struck by the unexpected kindness of strangers – someone would give a
friendly hello or engage in a brief conversation. I also discovered a lake, only a short walk from our home. I have often
gone there since, to watch the abundant bird life and to enjoy the serenity and the beautiful sunsets. There was also the
sheer joy of meeting with family when restrictions eased, including seeing our beautiful new granddaughter.
Perhaps you too can resonate with these experiences. I have also been reminded of God’s presence with me, which gives
me hope. God says – “I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I
am the Lord… who calls you by name.” (Isaiah 45:3)
Liz Taylor (Chaplain)
1
‘Miracle beach where hope comes in waves’, The Age, December 15, 20202 Bartlett St Frankston South
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Collators: Noeleen Bates General Manager: Stuart Shaw
Dorothy Simpson Chief Executive Officer: Kim Jackson
Norma Andrews Editor: Sophie JacksonDIARY DATES – JANUARY 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
31 1 2
10am – Church New Year’s Day 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)
Service (CH) 10am-4pm Craft (R) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)
2pm- Snooker (R) 1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)
2.30pm-Darts (R)
2pm – Snooker (R)
Public
Holiday
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10am – Church 9am Vegie Club (VS) 9am -3pm - Art Class (DC) 9.30am-10am-Tyre 9am Vegie Club (VS) 10am-4pm Craft (R) 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)
Service (CH) 9am-4pm Craft (C) 10am - Outdoor Bowls (C) Pumping (C) 9am-Pottery (DC) 10.30-12pm Village 10am-130am Parkside
1pm - Indoor Bowls (C) 2pm - Snooker (R) 10am-Seedling Sale (HH) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) Strummers (CM) morning tea (P)
2pm - Games (M) 1pm–4.30pm Scrabble(M) 10am-Seedling Sale (HH) 2pm - Snooker (R) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)
2pm - Snooker (R) 1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P)
2pm -Snooker (R) 2pm-3pm Finding 1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)
2pm - Cards (M) 2pm- Snooker (R)
2.30pm Darts (R) Our Feet (C) 1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)
2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM) 2-9m-C.S.G (P) 2.30pm-Darts (R) 2pm – Snooker (R)
2pm – Snooker (R)
Admin Hours Admin Hours Admin Hours Admin Hours Admin Hours
8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10am – Church 9am Vegie Club (VS) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) 9.30-10am Tyre Pumping 9am Vegie Club (VS) 10am-4pm Craft (R) 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)
Service (CH) 9am - 4pm Craft (C) 2pm Snooker (R) Service (C) 9am-Pottery (DC) 10.30-12pm Village 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)
1pm - Indoor Bowls (C) 2pm Computer Clinic (P) 2pm - Snooker (R) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) Strummers (CM) 1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)
2pm - Games (M) 2.30pm - Darts (R) 10am-Seedling Sale (HH) 2pm Snooker (R) 1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)
2pm - Snooker (R) 2pm-3pm Finding
10.30am-12pm Laughter
2pm - Cards (M)
Club $2.00 (C) Our Feet (C)
2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C)
1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P)
2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM)
2pm- Snooker (R)
2pm – Snooker (R)
2.30pm-Darts (RDIARY DATES – JANUARY 2021
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10am – Church 9am Vegie Club (VS) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) 1pm –4.30pm Scrabble(M) 9am Vegie Club (VS) 10am-4pm Craft (R) 9.00–12pm–Croquet (M)
Service (CH) 9am - 4pm Craft (C) 2pm Snooker (R) 2pm Snooker (R) 9am-Pottery (DC) 10.30-12pm Village 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)
1pm - Indoor Bowls (C) 2.30pm - Darts (R) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) Strummers (CM) 1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)
2pm - Games (M) 10am-Seedling Sale (HH) 2pm Snooker (R) 1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)
2pm - Snooker (R) 1pm-5pm-Mahjong (P) 2pm-3pm Finding
2pm - Cards (M) 2pm Snooker (R) Our Feet (C)
2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C) 2.30pm-Darts (R)
2pm – 4 pm Solo (CM)
2pm – Snooker (R)
24 25 26Australia Day 27 28 29 30
10am – Church 9am - 4pm Craft (C) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) 1pm –4.30pm Scrabble 10am Outdoor Bowls (C) 10am-4pm Craft (R) 19.00–12pm–Croquet
Service (CH) 1pm - Indoor Bowls (C) 12pm Australia Day (M) 2pm Snooker (R) 10.30-12pm Village (M)
2pm - 4pm Crazy Whist (C) Celebration (C) 2pm Snooker (R) 1pm –4.30pm Strummers (CM) 10am Outdoor Bowls (C)
2pm - 4 pm Solo (CM) 2pm Computer Clinic (P) 2.30pm - Darts (R) Scrabble(M) 2pm Snooker (R) 1-4.30pm Scrabble(M)
2pm Snooker (R) 2pm Snooker (R) 2pm-3pm Finding 1-5pm Cards 500 (CC)
Public Holiday Our Feet (C)
Unless otherwise advised Church Services
SUN – Village Church (includes Communion 1st Sunday each month 10am - Chapel Please pay attention to all
Administration Hours Wed – Devotions 9.30am – Clarke Centre signs and comply with all
8am to 4pm, 3rd Tues - Anglican Service – Communion 1.15pm Chapel social distancing and
Monday to Friday 4th Thurs – Catholic Mass 11am – South East Lounge of the Lodge facial mask requirements.
Health @ Welfare @ Clarke Centre Useful Contact Details: Consulting Suites/Medical Centre
Mon – Podiatry-LifeCare – 9770 2343
Optometrist: Susan Kalff
Tues – Doctor Nita Sharma – 9783 3300
Homecare: 5971 6308 or homecare@villagebaxter.com Contact Grant Centre – 5971 6364
Wed – Hearing Consultations – 9783 7520
Appointment Times – 10am – 3pm
Thurs – Doctor Kalan – 9783 3300 Grant RL: 5971 6364 or grantcentre@villagebaxter.com
Robinsons RL: 5971 6374 or robinsonscentre@villagebaxter.com Doctor Nita Sharma – 9783 3300 (Thursday)
To place something in the Diary Dates or Classifieds
contact the Village Coordinator at 5971 6364 or at Clarke RL: 5971 6381 or clarkecentre@villagebaxter.com
villagecoordinator@villagebaxter.com Australian Hearing – 9781 3700
LOCATION KEY – (C) Clarke Centre (CC) Clarke Craft Room (CM) Clarke Meeting Room (CH) Chapel Centre (DC) Day Centre (G) Grant Centre
(M) Manning Centre (P) Parkside Centre (PR) Parkside Meeting Room (R) Robinson Centre (RC) Robinson CraftYou can also read
