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WRAG Newsletter Issue no.171 | October 2016

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WRAG Inc. Quarterly Newsletter October 2016

Waverley Retirement Activities Group Inc. (WRAG) began in April, 1974 and is the “umbrella organisation”

for more than 30 leisure activity groups for the over 50s living in and around the Monash Shire. WRAG is a

non-profit, community-based organisation with nearly 300 members, run by volunteers with support from

the City of Monash. Our activity groups meet in council halls, public places and private homes. WRAG makes

it easy to meet new friends and make retirement fun.

WRAG GAMES NIGHT

October, 2017

What a great night! Lots of members, cards, table

tennis. Pick the “Knitter” (Rona) and even some new

visitors, who promptly joined to play 500 and Jonola.

New members now will be coming to Presidents Lunch

and Casino Trip. WRAG might even try a Games Day

in 2017 to encourage some more to come.

Supper of tea & coffee, bikkies and PIZZA (eventually)


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This Newsletter is published by the Waverley Retirement Activities Group Inc quarterly, and sent to members via post, or email, or by hand. Colour copies may be downloaded from the News page on the WRAG website. NEWS, feedback and suggestions for the WRAG Newsletter are always welcome. Editor: Nicole, with extensive help from other committee members, and convenors.

President Terry 9795 6648

Secretary Roel 9561 5993

Treasurer Erica 9878 1627

Membership Records Erica 9878 1627

New Members Erica 9878 1627

Guest Speakers Morrie 9560 0794

Welfare Nicole 9795 6648

Newsletter Nicole 9795 6648

Website TBA

Publicity Terry 9795 6648

Catering Heather 9802 9673

Website : www.wrag.org.au

Mail to : WRAG, P O Box 1015,

Glen Waverley Vic 3150

email – [email protected]

Publication Deadlines : ABN 72 339 211 036 Registration No. A0011017N Submissions must be received by the end of March, June, September & December each year. Please email : [email protected], or post to:

WRAG Newsletter, PO Box 1015, GLEN WAVERLEY VIC 3150.

Regular Meetings & Events – 2016/17

Quarterly General Meeting Dates – 31st October, 2016 – 12:30pm –

an informal meeting during the Cup Eve Picnic

Games Night – 4th October, 2016 – 7:00pm

Glen Waverley Community Centre, Waverley & Springvale Roads, Glen Waverley

Annual Cup Day Picnic - 31st October,2016 – 12 Noon

Glen Waverley North Reserve, Madeleine Street, Glen Waverley, see notice on following pages

Christmas/End of Year Social – 12th December, 2016 at 6:00pm

Glen Waverley Community Centre, Waverley Road & Springvale Roads, Glen Waverley

2017 Meeting Dates – NEW DAYTIME MEETINGS at 10:30am on WEDNESDAY

1st February, 3rd May, 2nd August, and 1st November

ALVIE HALL, Alvie Road & High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150

mailto:[email protected]


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Presidents Corner

Greetings WRAG Members,

The Bulldogs Flag

Congratulations to all WRAG Bulldogs supporters. It has been 62 long years since the

last premiership for long suffering Footscray supporters, but one hopes there will be a

few more to come.

Victorian/Monash Seniors Festival 1–31 October 2016

The Victorian and Monash Seniors Festivals are now in full swing. There are lots of fun activities and

information sessions throughout the month of October both here in Monash and across Victoria. Most

of the activities in Monash are FREE , however some events may include a small cost.

For more information about the Victorian Seniors Festival and what is happening across the state

please visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

You can still download the City of Monash ”PALS” Newsletter containing their Seniors

Festival programme of events at; http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Services/Older-Adults/Staying-

Active#newsletter

WRAG has been able to advertise our Games Night held on 4 October 2016, and our Melbourne Cup

Eve Picnic on 31 October 2016 at 12 noon, in the Victorian Seniors Festival booklet (see details on

next page).

In addition, WRAG will have a stall at the City of Monash “Be Aware Active and Awesome” half day

Seminar, at the City Centre on Saturday 22 October 2016 from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm. Come along and

say hello! Or let us know if you want to “man” the stall.

Very best regards,

Terry Spicer

SYMPATHY –

Joan Gillespie and her husband, Ted who were long-time members of WRAG passed away within two weeks of each other. On 23rd of June and 7th July, 2016. Ted and Joan moved into the Weary Dunlop Aged Care facility recently from their home in Mt Waverley and we wish their family all the best in this difficult time. Joan & Ted joined WRAG in 1984 and looked after the Theatre Group.

Our sympathies also go to Cliff Ymer, and his family on the passing of Norma. Cliff & Norma were long term members of WRAG AT Table Tennis and the Classical Music group until Norma became unwell. Cliff cared lovingly for Norma for many years and we wish him all the best in the future. Please see the notes on the following pages from Cliff.

http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/

http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Services/Older-Adults/Staying-Active#newsletter

http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Services/Older-Adults/Staying-Active#newsletter


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MELBOURNE CUP EVE PICNIC : FREE Entry

31st October, 2016 : 12noon – 3:00pm

Glen Waverley North Pavillion, Madeleine Street, Glen Waverley

Come along, bring a friend, bring your own lunch, tea & coffee provided

Win prizes for puzzles, games such as quoits, boot throwing, and bocce/boules. Games will involve team,

including a committee member, so you will have someone to share the fun with.

The best fun to be had on the eve of the Melbourne Cup

Sweeps ($1 and $2) running and a HUGE HAMPER to be won. INDOORS !!!

If you want to be outside for the games, we have seating.

If you need transport, please call Nicole or anyone on the committee and we can arrange a pick up for you.

Bookings essential : Nicole Spicer 97956648/0404325166

[email protected]

CASINO BUS TRIP 20th October, 2016.

The last trip to the Casino was very successful, and attended by some newcomers.

Thanks to ROBYNE & JOHN (new members) for taking over as new Convenors.

Bus leaves from the carpark at Mountain View Hotel, corner of Springvale and High Street

Roads at 9am sharp.

Everyone is welcome

For reservations & further information, please contact

Robyne 9758 1897, or mobile 0408 853073

Notes from Cliff Ymer to his friends at the Table Tennis Club : Dear Bob – I have given the matter a lot of

thought and come to the conclusion that now is the appropriate time to retire from the group.

Cliff attached a short message to his fellow Table Tennis players thanking them for the great times had over 25

years, and at the age of 91, he is happy to pass on the honour of being the oldest in the group to a comparative

youngster, Bill. He hopes that this Table Tennis group continues to be one of the best that WRAG has to offer.

Cliff also attends the Classical Music Group and we hope that he continues in that group for some time to come.

All the best from all of us at WRAG

mailto:[email protected]


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WRAG TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Schedule October, 2016 – January, 2017

10am to 11am every Tuesday

An orienteering-type walking challenge. Choose the best route and walk as far and fast as you wish. Walking and

navigating around the flatter areas of the City of Monash and nearby areas is good exercise for body and brain.

Newcomers Welcome

Contact Erica for more information ph 9878 1627

You will be given a map with 25 control points marked. Your challenge is to find the best route to complete the walk before 11 am. We have more than 20 different maps, and use different start locations each week.

Skills to be learnt include finding the shortest route which gives you the best score.

Come and enjoy the company of a friendly group of people, followed by an optional morning tea afterwards at selected locations. On days of high temperature or adverse weather, we will meet at the START location. If the event is called off, we will adjourn for our usual coffee and chat nearby.

1st November: CUP SPECIAL - bring your morning tea.

20th December : CHRISTMAS EVENT – bring lunch for a day of fun.

Date Start and Finish Location Suburb Map Name Melway

Oct

4 Regina St, near Bella Crt Wheelers Hill Brandon Park 71 D 10

11 Parklane Way Rowville Waterford Valley 73 G 9

18 Templeton Res, car park off Templeton St Wantirna Cathies Corner 63 G 9

25 Brahmin Ave, East of Enrica Pl Wheelers Hill Wheelers Hill 71 G 11

Novem

ber

1 Valley Reserve, Wills Avenue Mount Waverley Valley Reserve 70 G 2

8 Trenton Avenue, near Landen Ave Glen Waverley Napier Park 71 G 2

15 Fay Street Scoresby Scoresby 72 G 6

22 Dirigo Drive near Andelana Ave Wheelers Hill Brandon Park 71 F 12

29 Stradbroke Crescent near Earls Court Mulgrave Waverley Gardens 80 C 2

Decem

ber

6 Glen Waverley Nth Res off Madeline St Mount Waverley Tally Ho West 62 B 12

13 Gunns Rd Reserve Car Park Dandenong Endeavour Green 91 F 10

20 Essex Heights Res, Outlook Rd Mount Waverley Waverley Woods 61 B 10

27 Jaques Grove near Victor Crescent Forest Hill Forrest Chase 62 D 4

January

3 Car Park Knox Gardens Res off Argyle W. Wantirna South Knox Gardens 72 G 2

10 Rob Roy St West of Durward Ave Glen Waverley Glen Waverley Sth 70 K 5

17 Somes St East of Sarah Ct Wantirna South Cathies Creek 72 E 4

24 Abercromby Road South of Baird Court Blackburn South Blackburn South 61 J 2

31 Nottingham St East of Medina Rd Glen Waverley Tally Ho 62 A 11


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PRESIDENT’S LUNCH

formerly Bruce’s LUNCH CLUB Contact : Terry 9795 6648

The Presidents Lunch will NOW be held following the Quarterly General Meetings, to coincide with

the change to daytime meetings.

Meeting formerly booked for November 2016, will now be held on 31st October, 2016,

please see details of the CUP EVE PICNIC

Wednesday, 1st February, 2017 – Alvie Hall, cnr Alvie & High Street Roads, Glen Waverley

Wednesday, 3rd May, 2017- (no lunch following as it clashes with Dots Daytime Outing on 2nd May)

Wednesday, 2nd August, 2017 – venue to be announced

Wednesday, 1st November, 2017 (Cup Day Eve Picnic on 6th November, 2017)

Meeting 10:30am followed by a Speaker then lunch 12:30pm at a nearby venue

Call Terry to book lunch, or to arrange transport, or to discuss venues you would like to try.

Venue – NO DECEMBER LUNCHEON, as it would follow the Christmas/End of Year Dinner

COME ALONG FOR A MEAL AND A CHAT – EVERYONE WELCOME

BIRD OBSERVERS

Contact – Alex 8547 3492

4th Wednesdays : 10:00am – 12:00noon

Wednesday, 26th October, 2016 : 10am : Churchill National Park--------82B9

Wednesday, 23rd November, 2016 : 10am : Braeside Park------------- 93F1

Wednesday, 14th December, 2016 : 10am : Karkarook Park---------- 78D7 * (*note 2nd Wed. and not the 4th)

Wednesday, 25th January, 2017 : 10am : Tirhatuan Park-------------- 81F8

SEE YOU ALL THERE

NEW ACTIVITY – Hand & Foot Card Game

Gordon is seeking members to participate in a new WRAG Activity Card Group. To be held on the 3rd Monday

of every month, starting at 1:30pm, initially in Gordon’s home. Afternoon tea will be provided by the host ($2

per person).

Hand & Foot is a version of Canasta, where each player is dealt two sets of cards – the “Hand” which is played

first, and the “Foot” which is played when all cards in the first hand have been played. As Convenor, Gordon

will introduce players to the rules.

Please contact Gordon on 9511 5103 if interested


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IRMA

Part 3 – Glenys continues the story

Irma sat at her computer typing away. She wrote some emails - so easy now. To tell

those politicians what they were doing wrong. She looked up some things she had

always wondered about, so much easier than getting the encyclopaedia out and

even found some tips on growing her beloved roses.

Irma was getting a little tired now after a restless night, so it was time for lunch

and a 'Nanna Nap'.

Feeling refreshed after her nap she headed back to the computer. Turning her

screen on, it had a warning sign, 'your anti-virus subscription is due to expire'. Oh

no! What should she do. I know - Nathan is very good on computers, I shall ask

him over tonight”. Nathan was very happy to come and help, and he could also

bring his new girlfriend Bridget with him. Irma was thrilled to be meeting his new

friend.

Nathan and Bridget came and soon reassured Irma that her computer was fine and

the warning was nothing to worry about. Nathan soon renewed the anti-virus

subscription.

Irma then noticed to her horror that Bridget had a tattoo! Just a small one on her

shoulder. A butterfly! Such a lovely girl with a tattoo. Could Irma learn to ignore

the tattoo and just see the lovely girl.

And from Anon–

OMG! She giggled to herself. Those silly little things made her giggle, and that was

good, she thought. Never mind that the first time she saw LOL at the end of a txt

message from Nathan, after he had shown her how to send and make calls on her

phone. The mobile – what a disaster that was... couldn’t work out how to find out

who had called, then saw the message from Nathan – LOL.... oh how lovely, Irma

thought. He sent me Lots of Love. Only to be told later that day that it meant Laugh

Out Loud. Well, BMD was her response.

and –

The day went past mostly like that with a neighbour calling in with some lemons,

and hinting that she loved the lemon butter spread Irma had made last year, and

returning the jars. Irma had another smile and agreed to make some more pretty

soon.

Irma pondered for a moment realising she had smiled quietly a few times that

particular day; see, she thought I can smile and it is happening more often. But,

still that niggly feeling that she had missed something.....

NEW STORY –this is a Progessive Story. The story will have a new “part” in each Newsletter, Part

3, and 4 follows, and members will be asked to contribute new parts.

If you would like to contribute to a “part”, then feel free, start writing 150 – 200 words, please. A

mystery, a love story, you choose. Add no more than one “character” in each “part” and no dates...

call Nicole 97956648; mail Nicole at PO Box 1015, or email Nicole at [email protected]


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Why knit???

According to the American News article there are 6 main reasons why you should knit.... or

learn to knit, or teach someone to knit –

1. Having a sense of pride : Owning a unique skill is always something to be proud of in

front of your friends and family. And who doesn’t like to feel special and get complements

for his/hers skills.

2. Having the same benefits as meditation : Once you master the art of knitting, you

will feel its relaxing benefits. The repetitive rhythm, motion,and strokes you do while

knitting is like a meditation for your mind,body, and soul.

3. It eliminates anxiety, depression and stress : The sense of focus your get from your

rhythmic motion while knitting alleviates the symptoms of anxiety, stress and even

depression. Also, sitting while knitting can lower blood pressure and lessen heart rate.

4. Improves Motor Function : Knitting improves the whole function of brain from the

frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe, to cerebellum. In so, knotting can

be very good for those who suffers from Parkinson’s disease for them to improve the

function of their motor skills.

5. Slows Cognitive Decline : Because knitting is good for our motor skills, it also

stimulates the brain activity to keep it healthy. It was said by Mayo Clinic that those who do

crafts like knitting has about 30-50% chance to avoid mild cognitive impairment.

6. Prevents (or slows down the development of ) Arthritis and Tendinitis : Just like brain, joints have to be exercise more to keep them healthy. As Dr. Barron said, gently using your fingers builds up their cartilage, making it stronger, instead of wearing it down.

SO GET OUT THOSE NEEDLES AND START KNITTING

DOTS DAYTIME OUTING : 1st Monday of the Month :

12 Noon at the following venues –

7th November, 2016 : The Burvale Hotel Bistro, cnr Burwood hwy & Springvale Road,

Nunawading

5th December, 2016 : Mountain View Hotel, cnr High Street Road & Springvale Road,

Glen Waverley


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WRAG – Activity Groups

Armchair Travel:

Contact : Morrie 9560 0794

4th Thursdays, 2:00pm

Venue - Morrie’s home

Badminton (Tuesdays)

Contact : Helmut 9546 1019

Every Tuesday 8:30-10:30pm

Southern Community Centre

Experienced Players Group

Badminton (Thursday)

Contact : Liz 9795 8843

Every Thursday 10:00am-

12noon


New Members Welcome

Bird Observers

Contact : Alex 9547 3492

4th Wednesday 10:00am

Various locations

walk and observe,

Then BYO picnic lunch.

see notice on previous pages

Cafe & Chat

Contact : Dot 9802 4822

4th Tuesday 10:30am

The Glen Shopping Centre

Food Court

Drop in & Say Hello

Caravan & Cabins

Contact : Joy & Morrie

9560 0794

See notice on previous pages

CARDS - 500

Contact : Keith 9560 1236

Every Friday 1:00pm


Afternoon Tea : $2.00

New Members Welcome

CARDS – Jonola

Contact : Heather 9802 9673

3rd Wednesday 1:30pm

Afternoon Tea $2.00

New Members Welcome

(Venue – Heather’s Home)

Cards – Quiddler

Contact : Erica 9878 1627

3rd Tuesday 2:00pm

Afternoon Tea provided

New Members Welcome

(Venue – Members homes)

Cards – Samba

Contact : Gwen 9560 2128

2nd Wednesday –7:15pm

Light supper provided

New Members Welcome

(Venue – Gwen’s home)

Cards – Hand ‘n Foot

Contact : Gordon 9511 5103

3rd Monday –1:30pm


New Members Welcome

(Venue – members’ homes)

CASINO BUS TRIP

Contact : Robyne & John

9758 1897

3rd Thursday – January, April,

July, October ONLY


Classical Music

Contact :

Rosemary 9511 5746

4th Monday 1:30pm


(Venue – members homes)

Daytime Outing

Contact : Dot 9802 4822

1st Monday – 12 noon

See venues below

Golden Club

Contact : Bill 9795 0078

2nd Thursday 12 noon

Feb, May, Aug, Nov ONLY

(Venue – Mulgrave Country

Club) Bookings essential

Golf – 9 holes

Contact : Laurie 9807 8697

Every Tuesday 9:00am

Glen Waverley Public Course

New Players Welcome

Golf – 18 holes

Contact : Len 0438 026 069

Every Monday 7:00am &

Every Friday 7:00am

Glen Waverley Public Course

New Players Welcome

Jells Park Walk &/or

Coffee & Chat

Contact : Nita 9560 9730

2nd Wednesday 9:30am

BYO Morning Tea

Everyone Welcome


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Lunch Club - Tuesday

Contact : Terry 9795 6648

Now President’s Lunch

1st Wednesday 12:00noon

Everyone Welcome

(Venue – various hotels/clubs)


MAHJONG – (experienced)

Contact : Jo 9803 7556

2nd Tuesday 1:15pm &

4th Tuesdays 1:15pm

Afternoon tea provided

Experienced Players Welcome

(Venue – Jo’s home)

MAHJONG – MALAYSIAN

Contact : Kay 0423 917 738

2nd Sunday 1:30pm &

4th Sunday 1:30pm

New Players Very Welcome


OLD TIME MOVIES

Contact : Morrie 9560 0794

Only on Wednesday before

4th Thursdays 2:00pm

Afternoon tea provided

RUMMIKUB

Contact : Gordon 9511 5103

4th Monday 1:30pm

Afternoon tea provided $2.00

New Players Welcome

(Venue – members homes)

SCRABBLE – (experienced)

Contact : Elaine 9808 1541

2nd Thursday 7:30pm &

4th Thursday 7:30pm

Light supper provided


TABLE TENNIS

Contact : Bob 9802 6594

Every Thursday 12:30pm

BYO bat


WALKING TUESDAYS

Contact : Erica 0427 329 752

Every Tuesday 10am – 11am

various locations – see notice

on previous pages

WALKING –

Jells Park Walk &/or

Coffee & Chat

see notice under “Jells Park

Walk” on previous pages


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◄ September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3 Golf (18 Holes) Daytime Outing

4 Badminton

Golf 9 Holes Walking

5

6 Badminton

Table Tennis

7 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

8

9 Mahjong

Malaysian

10 Golf (18 Holes)

11 Badminton

Golf 9 Holes Mahjong (Exp)

President’s Lunch

Walking

12 Cards – SAMBA

Jells Park Walk

13 Badminton

Table Tennis Scrabble (Exp) Golden Club

14 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

15

16

17 Golf (18 Holes)

Hand & Foot

18 Badminton

Golf 9 Holes Quiddler Walking

19 Cards – JONOLA

20 Badminton

Table Tennis Casino Bus Trip

21 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

22

23 Mahjong

Malaysian

24 Golf (18 Holes)

Rummikub Classical Music

25 Badminton


Café&Chat Mahjong (Exp)

26 Bird Observers

Old Time Movies

27 Badminton

Table Tennis Armchair Travel Scrabble (Exp)

28 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

29

30

31 Golf (18 Holes)

CUP EVE PICNIC

Quarterly Gen Mtg

Notes: Cup Eve Picnic will be held at 12:00Noon, during which the Quarterly General Meeting will be held.

◄ October 2016 November 2016 December 2016 ►


1 Badminton


2

3 Badminton

Table Tennis

4 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

5

6

7 Golf (18 Holes)

Daytime Outing

8 Badminton


Walking

9 Cards – SAMBA

Jells Park Walk

10 Badminton


11 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

12

13 Mahjong

Malaysian

14 Golf (18 Holes)

15 Badminton


16 Cards – JONOLA

17 Badminton

Table Tennis

18 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

19

20

21 Golf (18 Holes)

Hand & Foot

22 Badminton



23 Bird Observers Old Time Movies

24 Badminton

Table Tennis Armchair Travel Scrabble (Exp)

25 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

26

27 Mahjong

Malaysian

28 Golf (18 Holes)

Rummikub Classical

Music

29 Badminton


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Notes: President’s Lunch will follow the Quartlerly General Meetings in 2017. First lunch February 2017 venue TBA

http://www.wincalendar.com/September-Calendar/September-2016-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/November-Calendar/November-2016-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/October-Calendar/October-2016-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/December-Calendar/December-2016-Calendar.html


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◄ November December 2016 January ►


1 Badminton

Table Tennis

2 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

3

4

5 Golf (18 Holes) Daytime Outing

6 Badminton


7

8

Badminton Table Tennis

Scrabble (Exp) Golden Club

9 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

10

11 Mahjong

Malaysian

12

Golf (18 Holes) Christmas Social

13 Badminton


Walking

14 Cards – SAMBA Jells Park Walk

15 Badminton

Table Tennis

16 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

17

18

19 Golf (18 Holes)

Hand & Foot

20 Badminton


21 Cards – JONOLA

22 Badminton

Table Tennis Armchair Travel Scrabble (Exp

23 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards – 500 (Check

Convenor)

24

25 Christmas Day

26 Boxing Day

27 Public Holiday

28 Christmas Break

29 New Year Break

30 New Year Break

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◄ December January 2017 February ►


1 New Years Day

2 Public Holiday

3 Badminton


4

5 Badminton

Table Tennis

6 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

7

8 Mahjong

Malaysian

9 Golf (18 Holes)

10 Badminton


Walking

11 Cards – SAMBA Jells Park Wal

12 Badminton


13 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

14

15

16 Golf (18 Holes)

17 Badminton


18 Cards – JONOLA

19 Badminton

Table Tennis Casino Bus Trip

20 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

21

22 Mahjong

Malaysian

23 Golf (18 Holes)

Rummikub Classical Music

24 Badminton



25 Bird Observers Old Time Movies

26 Badminton

Table Tennis Armchair Travel Scrabble (Exp

27 Golf (18 Holes)

Cards - 500

28

29

30

31

http://www.wincalendar.com/November-Calendar/November-2016-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/January-Calendar/January-2017-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/December-Calendar/December-2016-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/February-Calendar/February-2017-Calendar.html

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