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Welcome to the February/March/April edition of the Positive Ageing Together

newsletter!

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish

you all the best for the New Year to come. The first

edition of the Positive Ageing Together newsletter

is full of activities to keep you busy from February

right through to April when the Easter Bunny will

make another appearance.

We have teamed up with Frankston City Councils,

Art and Culture department to bring you a range of

activities inspired by the annual Ventana Fiesta

occurring throughout the city during February and

March.

On Wednesdays throughout February and March

you are invited to be part of the Ventana

Community Workshops. These workshops will give

you the opportunity to be part of the behind the

scenes creative work that is required to produce an

authentic South American Murga Carnival! You will

learn the dances, songs, acting and crafts that will

be in the parade and will be able to make your own

costumes and props.

Check out page 5 for

more information.

In February we are

holding an

interactive

information session

that will provide you

with the tools you

need to help you identify what is important to you

as you age. See page 3 for more information.

Kind regards, Carly (9784 1046)

Positive Ageing Together Newsletter February/March/April 2017

Inside this edition

Introduction to

volunteering 05 07 Ventana Fiesta! Positive

Ageing inspired events 02

Keeping active and

involved directory

Positive Ageing Together Newsletter ─ February/March/April 2017 2

FEBRUARY 2017 Cooking for one at Frankston North Community Centre

Join master Chef Louis Ferguson as he demonstrates the satisfaction that can be gained while cooking for

one. Louis will do this by focusing on what constitutes a meal that contains an appropriate amount of

protein while providing variety and the need to be mindful of the all-important budget.

When: Tuesdays 31 January - 21 February from 2pm – 4pm

Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North

Cost: $5

Enquiries: Frankston North Community Centre, 8773 9545

How game are you?

Looking for something to do on a Thursday afternoon? You’re in luck! Lyrebird Community Centre in

Carrum Downs welcomes everyone to their games afternoon. All you need to do is bring yourself and a

desire to play. This is a great opportunity to relax and have fun while developing friendships.

When: Every Thursday starting 2 February from 1pm – 3pm

Where: Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Cost: $1 per session

Enquiries: Lyrebird Community Centre, 9782 0133

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Week 3 Camera App

Week 4 Top photography Apps

When: Fridays 3 – 24 February from 10am – 12pm

Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North.

Cost: $5 per session

Bookings: Frankston North Community Centre, 8773 9545

Introduction to Sketching

Talented and award winning artist, Irene Crusca, facilitates these fantastic art workshops. Beginners are

welcome. Materials are provided or bring your own.

When: Wednesday 8 February from 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Where: Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street Frankston

Cost: $12

Bookings: Bookings essential, contact Frankston Library, 9784 1020

Introduction to Volunteering

With so many benefits to volunteering and so many opportunities to do so why not do yourself a favour

and check out this Introduction to Volunteering Information Session. You will be provided with the

knowledge you need to be well prepared for a volunteer role.

When: Tuesday 14 February from 10am – 11am


Cost: Free

Enquiries: Impact Volunteering, 9770 6492


Patchwork Classes in Carrum Downs

Come and join a likeminded group of quilters and patch workers. Our experienced tutor Cheryl encourages

and supports her students to learn new skills and create confidence in the craft.

When: Every Friday starting 17 February from 10am – 12pm

Where: Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Cost: $15

Enquiries: Lyrebird Community Centre, 9782 0133

Planning for Good Health

We all have plans and goals that we want to achieve and getting older doesn’t change that. Come along to

this interactive information session that will provide you with tools to help you identify what is important

for you as you age. Be encouraged to keep achieving what’s important to you despite the challenges we all

face as we age. In a fun, relaxed environment we will explore how to live life to the fullest.

When: Monday 20 February from 10am - 11.30am

Where: Ebdale Community Hub, 20 Ebdale Street, Frankston 3199

Cost: Free

Bookings: Booking essential, contact Carly Currall, Positive Ageing Officer, 9784 1046

Orwil Street Community House

Orwil Street Community House has a jam packed Term 1 program! Activities on offer include, Chair yoga,

Meditation, Life Story Writing, Internet shopping, Facebook and Skype classes, Women’s Shed Group and

Up Cycled Jewellery making, plus many more! For more information please ring Orwil Street Community

House on 9783 5073. Or check out the website for the Term 1 Program at www.orwilst.org.au

Jazz at the Bowl

Head on down to the City of Frankston Bowling Club for an entertaining evening full of jazz.

When: Sunday 26 February, Music from 6pm to 9pm. Doors open 5pm

Where: City of Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street Frankston

Cost: Entry Free, $12 meal and $4 deserts available

Enquiries: City of Frankston Bowls Club, 9783 2877

MARCH 2017 Fun and friendship at Belvedere Community Centre Belvedere Community Centre in Seaford has a variety of fun and interesting programs suitable for all ages.

On Monday mornings you can bring your craft work and join Craft N Cuppa or in the afternoon join the

Games Galore group playing card and board games at only $3 per session. The center also has a variety of

other classes. For more information contact Belvedere Community Centre on 9776 8922 or visit

www.belvedere.org.au

Cooking for one (Level 2)

For those who have completed the introduction course, Chef Louis will expand into more challenging and

diverse recipes. Bookings essential. When: Tuesday 7 – 28 March (4 weeks) from 2pm – 4pm

Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue Frankston North

Cost: $5

Bookings: Frankston North Community Centre on 8773 9545Talk to a Planner Information Session


Planning Information Session

This session offers an opportunity for local homeowners to speak face to face with Frankston City Council

Officers. You can ask questions about the Frankston Planning Scheme and the statutory planning process.

When: Wednesday 8 March from 6pm – 7pm


Cost: Free

Enquiries: Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 or email [email protected]

Set Up your iPad or Android Tablet

Have you recently purchased an iPad or tablet and aren't sure how to properly use it? We can provide

support in helping you learn how to correctly use your new gadget.

When: Tuesday 21 March from 11am – 1pm

Where: Carrum Downs Library, 203 Lyrebird Drive Carrum Downs

Cost: Free

Bookings: Bookings essential, contact Frankston Library, 9784 1020

WOULD YOUR CLUB, GROUP OR BUSINESS LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN FRANKSTON SENIORS FESTIVAL?

Clubs, groups and businesses are warmly invited to host an event or activity during the Frankston Seniors

Festival from Sunday 1 October to Tuesday 31 October 2017.

Clubs, groups and community centres

• Please take the time to discuss with your committee and members on what you would like to run.

• You can invite guests to normal activities (games, craft, bowls), or plan a special activity for the month.

• You may be eligible to receive a contribution towards costs of the activity (conditions apply)

Businesses

• You can host a one off event at your venue (guest speaker, entertainment, market), or provide

opportunities for access to your normal services (discounted gym entry, craft classes, workshops)

• You may be interested in sponsorship packages to support Frankston Seniors Festival events

Call Carly on 9784 1046 to express interest prior to Friday 26 May 2017

APRIL 2017 Author talk Come and hear from well-known crime Author, Shane Maloney the creator of the popular Australian crime

novel series – the Murray Whelan novels.

When: Saturday 8 April from 1pm – 2pm


Cost: Free

Bookings: Bookings taken from 24 March. Call Frankston Library, 9784 1020

Bonsai Easter Show

Why not check out the 38th Bonsai Easter show and immerse yourself in all things Bonsai. There will be

tree displays, demonstrations and a chance to buy trees, pots and other bonsai related products.

When: Saturday 15 April from 9am – 5pm and Sunday 16 April from 10am – 4pm

Where: Balcombe Grammar School, 389 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha

Cost: $5 adults, $4 pensioner. Children free when accompanied by an adult

Enquiries: Jillian, 0407 361 989


Ventana Fiesta Frankston

24 February to 26 March 2017

Frankston's boutique cultural festival is an annual celebration of Latin American, Portuguese and

Spanish cultures, people and stories.

For a full program of Ventana events visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Ventana Community Workshops Become part of the carnival parade for Ventana Street Fiesta 2017! In this series of multi-art workshops

you will become part of an authentic South American Murga carnival community by learning the

dances, songs, acting and craft that form the parade plus the opportunity to get involved in making

your own costumes and props! It’s a fun and inclusive activity, suitable for all ages. No experience

required!

When: Morning Sessions - Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 February and 1, 8 of March from

10am – 12pm

Evening Sessions - Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 February, 1 and 8 March from 7.30pm – 9pm

Where: All sessions are held at Cube 37, 37 Davey Street Frankston

Cost: Evening sessions $60. Morning sessions – Free

Bookings: Bookings essential. Call Cube 37, 9784 1896

Ventana World Movies Cinema - Luna de Avellaneda

Frankston North Community Centre invites you to join them to view the movie Luna de Avellaneda.

Follow the heartwarming story of a social and sports club located in a Buenos Aires neighbourhood that

has been ear marked for closure. Following the movie, enjoy a delicious South American style

lunch. This movie is in Spanish with English subtitles.

When: Monday 20 March from 11am to 2pm

Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North

Cost: Gold coin donation


Flavours of Ventana – Cooking workshop

Enjoy a day full of flavour at this Latin American cooking workshop. Come and have a go in this hands-

on, interactive cooking class, and learn to create an authentic Latin American dish, which you can then

enjoy.

When: Friday 24 March from 11am to 1pm

Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North

Cost: Gold Coin donation



SENIORS CLUBS AND GROUP NEWS Grow your own food and meet people!

Did you make a New Year Resolution to eat more healthily? Would you like to grow your very own vegies,

fruit, herbs & flowers while enjoying the activities and company of others? Then come to “Joy of the Earth

Community Garden” working bee on Sunday 12 February from 9am-1pm at Joy Street Frankston. You will

be able to view the remaining vacant plots before they are snapped up. Stay for morning tea as well! Call

Sue on 9783 5229 for more details.

Carrum Downs over 55's welcomes new members with open arms Come along and meet the members of Carrum Down over 55’s club. Bring your own lunch and enjoy

playing carpet bowls, bingo or Rummikun and other fun activities with this happy and lively group. The

club meets every Thursday from 10am – 3pm at the Seaford Community Centre.

Contact Yvonne on 0423 365 467 for more information.

Beautify your Bonsai!

Head on down to the Mornington Peninsula Bonsai Society and learn how to beautify your bonsai. The

club meets monthly on the third Wednesday of every month at the Moorooduc Hall, Corner Derril and

Benton’s Road, Moorooduc. The next two meetings will be held on Wednesday 15 March and Wednesday

19 April. The group warmly welcomes new members. Contact Jillian Lewis on 0407 361 989 to find out

more.

Like day trips? Come along to PAG

Peninsula Activities Group (PAG) welcomes new members to join in outings and trips. The group meets

monthly on the third Friday of each month in Frankston to have a cuppa & nibbles, hear a speaker of

interest and book future outings. Contact Joana on 9775 2304.

Boot Scootin Baby!

The Over 55s Club at Leawarra House on Beach Street, Frankston provides a range of activities six days a

week including indoor bowls, exercise classes, craft/chat group, Rummikub, bingo and line dancing! The

club also has live entertainment every Monday and outings. Everyone is welcome. Call Pearl on 9766 0290

or Joy on 9789 0498.

All welcome

Frankston Probus Club welcomes people who are (around!) retirement age. The club meets on the 1st

Friday of each month at 10am in the Bowling Pavilion at Frankston R.S.L. 183 Cranbourne Road

Frankston. For more information email us at [email protected]

OTHER NEWS Detox your home – Household chemical collection

Household chemicals can be dangerous – they can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a

house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment. Detox your Home is a safe, FREE and easy-to-

use service to dispose of common household chemicals. Simply register, turn up on the day with your

unwanted items – and we’ll do the rest! .

Suitable items include coolant, fertiliser, pool chemicals, rat poison, glues and fuels.

When: Saturday 4 February from 8am to 4pm

Where: Skye - Site address provided upon registration

Registration: Visit http://detox.sustainability.vic.gov.au/Event/Register/154 or call 1300 363 744

Enquiries: 1300 363 744


Keeping Active and Involved

The new ‘Keeping Active and Involved’ directory is available from 16 February.

The directory lists over 200 physical activity options available throughout Frankston and the Mornington

Peninsula and includes activities such as walking groups, water exercises, tai chi, dancing and more. It

also includes information on local seniors groups such as Senior Citizens Clubs, U3A and National Seniors

Australia. If you are looking to get involved in physical activity in 2017 this guide will be a great resource.

The directory is available for you to download at www.peninsulahealth.org.au/agestrong

Or you can contact Karyn Seymour from Peninsula Health on 5976 9071 for your free copy or email

[email protected] and request a copy.

Celebrating the Community Bus

Frankston City Council’s Community Transport Bus service recently celebrated its 100,000th customer,

Freda Gould (pictured with Mayor Cunial). Ms Gould has been using Council’s community bus service

since 1999, saying that it is brilliant of Council to provide this service to residents who cannot drive and

have difficulty using public transport. The door-to-door service now offers some 6,000 trips per year to

locations across the Frankston municipality. For more information about Council’s Community Transport

please call 9784 1933.

Travelling well overseas

Travelling overseas? Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to find out all you need to know about travelling

safely. Topics covered include, Centrelink considerations, keeping your possessions safe, insurance and

much more.

The future is now: a survey on future planning for older LGBTI Victorians

COTA Victoria and Transgender Victoria in conjunction with the National Ageing Research Institute would like

to understand the needs and practices of the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex)

community in regards to end of life and care planning. The information you provide about your current

knowledge, practices and needs in regards to end of life planning will help Transgender Victoria and COTA

Victoria work with the community to co-design information resources which support older LGBTI

Victorians to plan around end of life and future care needs. Please fill out the anonymous online survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lgbti-thefutureisnow

This survey is completely anonymous

Chair based exercise classes at Greenways

Come and join residents and friends of residents at Greenways Retirement Village for our chair based

exercise class, every Tuesday morning at 9.30am, cost $3. Call 9786 8679 Lee, Lesley or Sandra to let us

know you’re coming!

Your Community Sanctuary

The Centre for Care and Wellbeing offers companionship within a peaceful, reflective and inclusive

sanctuary. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 4pm, you are welcome to come

in for a chat and a cuppa, read, write, draw, tackle a puzzle or take time out to relax. There is also a diverse

program of scheduled sessions, including gentle physical activities, meditation, music, art, informative

talks and social walks. To view the schedule and to book a session online, please visit

http://sbc.smct.org.au/CentreforCareandWellbeing/ or contact Dianne Lee on (03) 8772 6111. The Centre

for Care and Wellbeing is located on Third Drive, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway,

Springvale.


Contact details

Frankston City Council Customer Service

Phone: 1300 322 322

[email protected]

Interpreter: 131 450

www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Civic Centre

30 Davey Street, Frankston

Mon to Fri, 8.30am – 5 pm, closed Sat/Sun

Seaford Customer Service Centre and

Library

Corner of Station and Broughton Street,

Seaford

Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 11.45pm

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre

Shop 6, The Gateway Shopping Centre,

Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin

Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 12pm

Frankston City Library

60 Playne Street, Frankston

Phone: 9784 1020

Carrum Downs Library

203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Phone: 8773 9539

Hoon Driving

1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers)

Graffiti Removal

1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS)

Submissions for the May/June 2017 edition are required by email to:

[email protected] or phone 9784 1046 by Friday 16 April 2017

For previous editions of the PAT newsletter, more of What’s On in Frankston, and a

listing of Seniors Clubs and Groups, please visit frankston.vic.gov.au

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