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Archie Graham Community Centre

October / November

E-mail: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 55594 920

CELEBRAGE SENIOR’S FESTIVAL : AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT — BOOK NOW !!

Celebrage Seniors Festival Launch

Sun 7 Oct; 1—2.30pm at WAG. Join us to acknowledge Victorian of the Year Awards nomi-nees:

• Janet McDonald • Carole O’Meara

• Jim Finnerty • Glenn Riddle

• Bryan O’Meara • Cynthia Dunne

• Pat Varley • Bill Smail

• Robbie Lowe Snr *Winner of one of the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards to be presented 9/11/18. CONGRATULATIONS ROBBIE! The Lim Family Quartet will perform. Local wine, cheese and other refreshments provided. Please RSVP to Archie Graham Centre Reception or by phone on 5559 4920.

Pick up your Celebrage brochure from Archie

Graham reception. Traditional Celebrage activities

Mon 8 Oct: The Bus Trip to Mooramong. FULLY BOOKED; waiting list only.

Tues 9 Oct; 1pm: The Car Rally takes in the sites of Tower Hill and surrounds in historic vehicles. Fol-lowed by afternoon tea at Warrnambool Football Net-ball Club. $5.00 per person. Book at Archie Graham Reception 5559 4920 ALMOST FULLY BOOKED

Wed 10 Oct: 11.30am Concert: “Doris, Dusty and Me” at the Lighthouse Theatre. Tickets $10. Call 5559 4999 to book. 12.45pm: Images Restaurant for lunch after the concert. Meals at own cost. Call 55624208 to book.

Thurs 11 Oct: Beauty and Wellness Pamper Morning make a booking for a manicure, seated massage or hair treatment , all conducted by students from SW TAFE. $5.00 per treatment, to be paid on booking at Archie Graham Community Centre.

Sun 7th & Wed 10th Oct: Street Art Walk’s led by FProject volunteers. Meet at WAG and walk to dis-cover artwork in and around our CBD. See Celebrage brochure for times and booking details.

Tues 9th Oct: Jill Rivers Authors Talk; The Arts Apothecary: A vital prescription to health, happiness and wellbeing will be held at the Lighthouse Theatre due to popular demand. Please book by phoning 5559 4920.

Tues 16th Oct: The Arts and Wellness work-shops at Archie Graham offer an opportunity to find your own version of creativity and it is inevi-tably joyous when we find it. Please book on 5559 4920.

FREE TRANSPORT: All public transport will be offered free to Seniors card holders during the festival for the full 8 days. This includes Regional Town Buses, V/Line services & Metropolitan areas. A little birdie told

us that “V/Line bus trips to Halls Gap, Apollo Bay and Portland are being offered FREE” . Check timetables online or at the Warrnambool Station for departure/arrival times.

GET SOCIAL AND ACTIVE IN OCT/NOV

Melbourne Cup

Come along to Archie Graham Community Centre for afternoon tea, share your tips and watch

the race.

Wear your favourite fascinator or hat.

Date: Tuesday 6th November

Time: From 2.30pm

Location: Archie Graham Centre

Cost: Free.

Please RSVP to reception staff on

55594920 for catering purposes.

October Out To Lunch

Gather for the Celebrage post concert lunch. When: Wednesday 10th October

Where: Images Restaurant Time: Revised time to coincide with concert:

12.45—1.45pm Buy your own meal.

Phone 55594920 to book your spot.

November Out To Lunch

Come along and enjoy good food and great company.

When: Wednesday 28th November Where: Flying Horse Bar & Brewery

Time: 12.00 noon Buy your own meal.

Phone 55594920 to book your seat.

Walking Groups Welcome New Walkers in Mental Health Week.

New walkers are welcome to join the following groups during Celebrage and Mental Health Week—FREE. Call Archie Graham Centre on 5559 4920 to express interest in joining any of the groups and we will arrange the regular walkers to look out for you. If you enjoy these walks, you can join in every week of the year!

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Seniors Citizens Club Walking Group:

Tuesday the 9th and Thurs-day the 11th of October—Walkers meet 9am at the first car park at Lake Pertobe; it’s the one close to the Surf Club.

Walk for Wellness:

In conjunction with Warrnambool Mental Health Week; meet on Mon-day the 29th of October for a 10am walk from the Surf Club (beach-side). Morning tea will be provided at the end of the walk.

Heart Foundation Walking Groups:

Monday 8th October for a 10.00am walk or at Aquazone on Tuesday the 9th October for a 4.30pm start.

Social Cyclists: A friendly cycling group for adults keen to ride Warrnambool paths and trails.

Rusty Riders

The next Rusty Rider Session is 9am Friday 9th November; meet at Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park on Pertobe Road (opposite mini-golf; walk past the boom gate to the bike shed).

Volunteers will check your skills so you are safe to join the group. Bring your own bike and helmet or you can hire them for $4.00 per ride. To book a spot, call 5559 4920

Social Ride & BBQ Lunch

Friday the 16th of November; meet at the bike shed for a 10.00 am ride. Finish up at the Surf-side Caravan Park Camp Kitchen from 11.30 am onwards. BBQ fired up at mid-day; meat provided. Add name to list in the bike shed; bring salad /sweet to share.

GET SOCIAL AT ARCHIE : MOVIES AND MORE

TUESDAY MOVIES!!

Time: Commences 2.00 pm Location: Archie Graham Centre—

Community Programs 2 Room Cost: $2.00

Tuesday 2nd October: — Julie & Julia— Drama/Comedy 2 hrs 3 mins

Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New Yorker Julie Powell (Amy Adams) embarks on a daring project: she vows to prepare all 524 recipes in Julia Childs' landmark cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Intertwined with

Julie's story is the true tale of how Julia Child (Meryl Streep) herself conquered French cuisine with passion, fearlessness, and plenty of butter

Tuesday 23rd October: Like father—Drama/Thriller 1 hr 43 mins

Left at the altar, a young executive (Kristen Bell) takes her Caribbean honey-moon cruise with the last person she ever expected -- her estranged father (Kelsey Grammer). Although they depart as strangers, they soon gain a new appreciation

for love, life, family and each other.

Tuesday 13th November: The Shack—Fantasy/Romance 2 hrs 12 mins

After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression that causes him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a

mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack (Sam Worthington) journeys to the shack and en-counters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa (Octavia Spencer). Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will trans-

form his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

Tuesday 27th November: The Lady In The Van— Drama/Comedy 1 hr 43 mins

The true story of Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), an eccentric woman of uncer-tain origins, who 'temporarily' parked her broken-down van in writer Alan

Bennett's (Alex Jennings) London driveway, and proceeded to live there for the next 15 years.

Gardening at Archie

Our September morning coffee session was well supported with 26 people coming along to talk about gardening. There is something about the generosity of gardeners that energises a room. We shared cuttings, ideas and cake.

A small group will come together on Wednesday mornings to take care of the Archie Courtyard gardens, Tasty Plate herb garden etc.

Contact Clare Vaughan on 5559 4920 to en-quire or register your expression of interest in Archie gardening.

November Morning Coffee

Members of local birding groups will join us for coffee and will share their knowledge of local birds and regional birding sites.

Walkers, cyclists or gardeners inter-ested in adding a new dimension to their activity are most welcome.

The beauty of birdwatching is it’s able to be done anywhere and anytime you feel like it.

If there is interest we will plan a birding walk at Lake Pertobe in the near future

Date: Thursday the 22nd November Time: 10.30 am—11.30am

Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: Free

Book: Archie on 55594920

4 Steps for Life +

A CPR Awareness Program for community members. Open to everyone; however those involved in walking and cycling groups are strongly encouraged to attend.

The program format is via DVD instruc-tion & practice is on a pillow.

Date: Thursday the 8th November Time: Session 1. 10.30 am—12 pm

OR Session 2. 1-2.30pm Location: Archie Graham Centre

Cost: Free Please bring a pillow

Automated External Defibrillator After the CPR session, you can stay and familiarise yourself with an Automated External Defibrillator

(AED) which is another vital link in the chain of sur-vival for a person who has suffered a cardiac arrest.

End of Life Preparations Workshop

Over the course of two hours learn about advanced care planning, powers of attorney and wills. Be in-

spired to complete an end of care plan, a life review, a death plan and funeral plan. Facilitated by Dr Eric

Fairbank.

Dying well requires thought and planning.

Date: Tuesday 9th October Time: 7pm—9pm

Date: Tuesday the 13th November

Time: 10.30 am—12.30 pm Location: Archie Graham Centre

Cost: Free Bookings on 55594920

Apple iPad Beginners & Intermediate Classes Apple iPad Beginners Classes

Beginners classes will enable new users to build confidence and skills in using an Apple iPad. There are 5x 1.5 hour structured learning sessions over 5 weeks.

Date: Wednesday’s. Commencing 3rd October— 31st October Time: 1.00 pm—2.30 pm

Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: $75 for 5 consecutive lessons

Apple iPad Intermediate Classes

Intermediate level classes will continue to build on iPad knowledge and skills

Date: Wednesday’s. Commencing 3rd October—31st October Time: 10.30 am—12.00 noon.

Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: $15.00 per lesson

Please contact reception on 55594920 to book. These classes requires a minimum of 5 participants to run & payment must be made in advance to hold a place, as places are limited.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Mind the Step

A three-part workshop for those looking to maintain a healthy mind while caring for someone.

TUESDAY EVENING GROUP Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th October

Time: 5-8pm

WEDNESDAY DAYTIME GROUP Dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th October

Time: 10am—1pm Location: Archie Graham Centre

Cost: Free Light meal included.

Register interest and find out more: www.carersvictoria.org.au/mindthestep

Or Call Cornelius on 03 93969585

My Health Record & My Gov App

Information Session

When: Tuesday the 23rd October Time: 11.00 am—12.00 noon

Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: Free

Book: Phone 55594920 My Health Record is an online summary of your health information which is accessible by you and health pro-

viders involved in your care. Information can be viewed securely online, from anywhere and at any

time, even interstate.

DO YOU WANT A : MY HEALTH RECORD? YES: Do nothing - a secure online account will be set

up for you by the end of 2018 NO: To opt out you must do so online by 15th Nov.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER PROGRAM TIMETABLE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.00am– 10.00am 10.15am—11.15am 11.30am—12.30pm Computer classes. Tutor David Stennett. $5.00.

10.00am – 11.00am 1.00pm—2.00pm 2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Sandra Pearce $5.00.

9.30-10.30am 10.45-11.45 Computer Classes. Tutor David Pearson $5.00

2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Colin Wake. $5.00.

By Appointment 1 hour—Please phone 55594920 Denise or Brian $5.00

12.30pm– 1.30pm 2.00pm—3.00pm Computer classes. Tutor Colin Wake. $5.00.

10.00am – Heart Foundation Walking Group Surf Lifesaving Club. Free.

1.30 pm– 2.15pm Pulse Lite. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

8.45 am – 9.45 am Men's Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

10.00am- 11.30am Social Cycling $4.00 bike hire if required. Meet at car park at Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park.

1.30pm Mah-jong at Archie Graham Centre. $2.00.

10.00am– 11.00am Strength Training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

12.45pm– 1.30pm Pulse Lite. $6.00. At Archie Graham Centre.

1.30pm Scrabble at Archie Graham Centre. $2.00.

11.15am –12noon Stepping Stones (Hospital Referral Class) $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre

1.00pm– 3.00pm 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Knitting Group. $2.00

4.30pm – Heart Foundation Walking Group. Aquazone. Free.

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1.00pm– 3.00pm Writers Group. 2nd Monday of the month. $2.00

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear!

ARCHIE GRAHAM CENTRE—55594920

1.30pm– 2.15pm Pulse Lite - $6.00 at Aquazone.

2.00pm—4.00pm Movies . $2.00 Weeks may vary due to volunteer availability.

10.00am– 11.30am Social Cycling. $4.00 bike hire if required. Meet at car park at Shipwreck Holiday Park.

8.45am—9.45am Men's Strength training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

10.00am– 11.00am Strength training. $6.00 at Archie Graham Centre.

2.00 pm —3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

2.00 pm —3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

2.00 pm —3.00 pm Water Exercise $9.00 at Archie Graham Centre

Keen to start an exercise class and not sure where to start?

Call Archie Graham Centre reception staff on 55594920 for a free

“Find your exercise class assessment.” Mondays at 12 noon.

11.45am—12.45pm NEW CLASS Commencing 17th Oct My Strength Individual training $6.00

11.45am—12.45pm NEW CLASS My Strength Individual training $6.00

Volunteering — What’s Coming Up

WHAT’S COMING UP

Your Brain Matters

Your Brain Matters Community Information Session about the 5 steps for maintaining brain health to re-duce risk of dementia.

Date: Tuesday 4th December Time: 10-11.30am OR 1-2.30pm Location: Archie Graham Centre Cost: Free Register your interest: Phone 55594920

While there are no guaran-tees as dementia cannot yet be prevented or cured, taking the five prevention steps can help.

Swimming Get summer ready

Beach and body boarding sessions for older adults who are interested in getting into the sea again, but first want to build confidence and skills to do so safely.

Pool sessions: 4x 1hr and beach sessions: 4x 1hr at $10 per session. DATES TBC

Contact Clare Vaughan on 5559 4920 by 30 November to enquire or register interest.

October Camp to the Grampians. Thanks to those who participated in the consultation about the October Camp for adults with care needs who otherwise may not get an opportunity to be involved or attend such an activity. We will trial a camp to the Grampians on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October. There are still some vacancies but places are limited, so to avoid disappointment please contact Michael Tate asap by email: mtate@warrnambool.vic.gov.au or call 5559 4920

Troubleshoot Your Smartphone or Tablet

Kings College Duke of Ed students will be available on Monday s 2-3pm during school terms, to assist you with your Smartphone and or Tablet enquiries.

Bring your device, along with a list of your curliest questions and the students will do their best to answer them for you. To secure your spot, call Archie Reception on 5559 4920. Hot tip: “When buying a tablet, think twice about if you need a sim card and plan. Free Wi-Fi and smartphone hotspot’s are alternatives to consider”, according to our Archie tech guru Brian.

FEATURED VOLUNTEER ROLES

CHARITY OP SHOP : Warrnambool CBD - WAREHOUSE SORTING - DONATED GOODS

CHARITY OP SHOP :Warrnambool CBD - DONATION COLLECTION TRUCK DRIVERS

FLAGSTAFF HILL : MARITIME MUSEUM AND VILLAGE VOLUNTEERS

PRIMARY SCHOOL : East Warrnambool - ONE ON ONE STUDENT MENTORS

MEAL ON WHEELS : Warrnambool - CASUAL AND REGULAR DRIVERS

KINDERGARTEN & CHILDCARE : Multiple Warrnambool locations -

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ASSISTANTS

AGED CARE FACILITY : West Wbool - RESIDENTS ACTIVITY ASSISTANTS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING CONTACT MERYL AND BERNIE AT VOLUNTEER CONNECT (ARCHIE GRAHAM CENTR) 5559 4919 OR VOLUNTEERS@WARRNAMBOOL.VIC.GOV.AU