february 2020 - march 2020...guest speaker: ian hill from mornington croquet club committee...

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Certificate of Incorporation Reg. No: A005346IB

PO Box 321

Mornington, VIC 3931

Newsletter No 91 February 2020 - March 2020

NEXT MEMBERS MEETING: Tuesday February 4th 2020 at 7.30pm MORNINGTON INFORMATION CENTRE

320 Main St, Mornington GUEST SPEAKER: Ian Hill from Mornington Croquet Club

COMMITTEE

President Donna Atkins 0417 632665 Vice President Peter Stevens 5977 4522 Secretary Anne Gully 5975 7236

Treasurer Jenny Hall 9787 0677 Membership Secretary Miriam Madden 0408 332817

Publicity Officer Cam Opie 0413 484 356

Coordinator Patricia Bickell 0418 108479

Newsletter Editor Julie Groszek 0432 891321 Website Administrator Denise Riley 0419 524769

LACVI Delegate Michael Hall 9787 0677

COMMITTEE

Committee Michael Hall 9787 0677

Joan Smith 5975 9269 Bob Crockett 0402 906921

SUPPORT GROUP

Club Carer Margaret Young 0407 737978

Guest Speaker

Coordinator Bob Crockett 0402 906921 Function Denise Riley 0419 524769

Coordinator Catering Fay Owens & Judy McArthur

MEMBER’S MEETING DATES:

Members meet on the 1st Tuesday of every second month at the Mornington Information Centre. Next meetings are: 4th February, 7th April, 2nd June 2020. Please wear your name badge when attending functions or meetings

ANNUAL CLUB BBQ WEDNESDAY APRIL 1st at 4.30PM, Devil Bend Reserve, Moorooduc

Join us at the very natural surroundings of Devil Bend Reserve for our annual

club BBQ. Join the fun, meet other club members, or walk around the reserve.

Parking is available onsite.

BBQ meat, salads, plastic plates and cutlery will be supplied by the committee.

***BYO chairs, drinks, glasses, tea/coffee and hot water as there will be none

available. SEE PAGE 3 for more information

MUST BOOK BY 27/03/2020. To book call Michael on 0407213649

SPONSORS: We sincerely acknowledge the assistance of the Office of David Morris MP, for the printing of our Newsletter. This is a very important service and we are most grateful for the support and strong commitment to our Club. Our thanks also go to The Bendigo Bank, Mornington for the very generous contributions towards the postage of our Newsletters. Bendigo Bank is very strong in supporting community groups and we are most appreciative of their sponsorship

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT I hope you all enjoyed the holiday period and are looking forward to another year of action,

involvement, relaxation, shared experiences, conversations and general enjoyment of life in company

with your fellow club members.

As you slip back into the routine of your favourites, maybe this is the year to try a few new activities as

well. As you’ll see, there’s a second book club starting up, making space for more people to join in. We’re

also eager for others to join the Friday morning table tennis group: challenges for the competitive,

plenty of support for beginners, lots of laughs and morning tea as well.

Finally, as you read through this first newsletter for 2020 and circle those activities you want to join – think also about what you wish you could see in the diary. Is there a winery you’ve always wanted to visit? What about one of the new restaurants or cafes that has opened nearby? Do you want to do something radically different? Here’s your chance to organise an activity or join with someone else and make it happen. Talk to Patricia Bickell or one of the other committee members about how to be a convenor. We’re always looking for fresh ideas. Donna Atkins, Club President

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Happy New Year to everyone. It is nice to get back into some sort of routine and catch up with everyone.

Membership remains at 188. Over December and early January we have had 3 enquiries.

All outstanding paperwork has been returned except for 2 who are both unwell, so I have made the

decision not to hassle these 2 members.

If there are members receiving their newsletters via email who would prefer to have it posted, please

contact me and I will make the adjustment.

Miriam Madden, Membership Secretary

ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT After a quiet couple of months we are gearing up again with lunches and dinners. Jones Road Winery has proven to be very popular with members, and because the management of this venue will only accept a certain number each sitting, Denise has booked again in March with preference being given to people on the waiting list, but there are still seats available. Join us for Trivia, our last one was good fun with friendly rivalry and lots of laughs. Brooklands in Tanti Avenue has been recommended by a couple of our members so we are giving that a try, unfortunately no senior menu but their a la carte does look rather yummy, parking is available within the restaurant grounds. Our usual activities are still going strong for members to enjoy, golf, walking, yoga and table tennis so if you are interested please give the convenor a call. It has been mentioned to me that perhaps the male members of our club would be interested in meeting for a coffee morning. If this is of interest to any of you guys could you please give me a call. A weekend away has been arranged in March which will suit caravaners, campers and members who prefer cabins or motels. This a chance to for members to get together and enjoy a casual weekend away which is reasonably priced and not too far. I would welcome any new ideas that members have regarding venues or weekends away, so don’t be shy in putting forward suggestions I am all EARS!! Patricia Bickell, Activities Co-ordinator.

Club Carer: To all our members who have been unwell, we send you our best wishes and hope that you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if you know someone on the sick list. Thank you. Margaret Young 0407 737 978

Every member should now have received a Vial of Life pack. Please ensure that it is completed with your details

and keep it with you whenever you attend an activity. In fact, it should be with you at all times to ensure important

information is available in the event of an accident.

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THANK YOU I extend a thank you to all the members who have wished me well and given me support over the past few months. It has been very pleasing to think that people are thinking of you during a trying time! So once again my thanks. Geoff Pearce.

WANTED - TRAVEL COMPANIONS Solo Travel can be very expensive, if you are wanting to travel but don’t have a travel companion. We are now reintroducing a Travel Companion Section to enable you to link up with like-minded people who are wanting to travel either within Australia or Overseas. You might have a desire to Cruise, take a Bus Tour or visit one of the many interesting

places in the world. Whatever your travel companion requirements, you can now register your interests and we will see if we can find you a match. Likewise, if you wish to find a travel partner, you can register with us. Let us know the destination and we will add it to our listing and your request will be placed in this section of the Newsletter. We can then put you in contact with another member with the same or similar interests. To Enrol with your interest or companion requirements: Call Denise 0419 524 769 or Patricia 0418 108 479.

AFL FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION - SOMETHING NEW. We are planning to enter an AFL Footy

Tipping Competition with our own MLAC Footy Tipping Team. It is unfortunately a little early as the

Competition is not open for sign-up at this stage.

If you are interested in joining our team, I would love to hear from you. Please contact me and register

your interest.

Call Denise 0419 524 769

COMING EVENTS

ANNUAL CLUB BBQ Wednesday APRIL 1st at 4.30PM

Devil Bend Reserve, 159 Graydens Road, Moorooduc

Join us at the very natural surroundings of Devil Bend Reserve for our annual

club BBQ.

Come and meet other club members, join in the fun or take a walk around the

reserve

Parking is available onsite.

BBQ meat, salads, plastic plates and cutlery will be supplied by the committee.

***BYO chairs, drinks, glasses, tea/coffee and hot water as there will be none available.

There are only a small number of tables onsite therefore if you have a picnic table that would be

very helpful

For catering purposes booking is essential

Please note the starting time of 4.30pm.

MUST BOOK BY 27/03/2020. To book call Michael on 0407213649

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WEEKEND AWAY March 13th _ 15th Erica. Gateway to Walhalla and Mountain Rivers

Region.150 Klm from Mornington. Approximately 2 hour drive.

The range of accommodation is:

Erica Caravan Park, 14 Station St, Erica. Ph: 03 5165 3315.

2 Bedroom cabin with ensuite 2Adults $120.00. Additional adults $10.00.

1 Bedroom cabin with ensuite 2Adults $110.00.

Powered sites 2A $40.00.

Unpowered sites 2A $25.00.

Erica Hotel Motel, Main Rd, Erica. Ph: 03 5165 3252

Rooms 2A $109.00 per night. Continental breakfast available.

There is also some B&Bs in the area.

For those who wish to come away on this weekend please book your own accommodation.

Meals are available at the Erica Hotel, General Store and the 1914 Café which are all within a short

walking distance of each other and the Erica Caravan Park.

If you wish to have dinner on Saturday night at the Erica Hotel please let me know by March 1st and I will

include you in the booking.

Some things that you can do around Erica are walks, Goldfields train ride, visit Walhalla (10 minute drive

from Erica) or just relax for the weekend

** When you have confirmed your booking please call Bob Crockett to let him know that you are

coming on 0402 906 921.

ART SILO TRAIL TOUR in MAY 2020 Invitation from Croydon LAC re Art Silo Trail Tour in May 2020.Departs Monday May 18th returning

Friday 22nd May.

Enquiries to Edith Martin President Life Activities Club Croydon [email protected].

Call 97251578 or mobile 0417522744.

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

COFFEE MORNING – (Last Thursday of the month). Thursday 27th February and Thursday 26th March at 10.30am - 12.00, Biscottini, 157-159 Main Street, Mornington Warm, cosy and very, very friendly! Come along, whether you are new to the club or have been a member for some time. Maybe you just want a place to sit and chat. You are most welcome. Call Pauline Hunter on 0407 771 085

LUNCH

Sunday February 16th 12.30pm. Jones Road Winery

*BOOKED OUT ON THIS DATE* A second visit on March 22nd - SEE BELOW

Friday February 21st 12.30pm, 162 Beach Street, Frankston. A popular and trendy restaurant offering a Mediterranean/Modern Australian menu. The restaurant is somewhat different, with areas decorated in Venetian, Roman and Moroccan style. It also has lovely leafy courtyards to dine in. A casual and friendly atmosphere. There is a small on-site car park and also street parking available. Call Patricia 0418 108 479

Friday March 20, 12.30pm, The Girl and the Bull, 34 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza. Australian/Italian cuisine with a varied menu. A pleasant roomy restaurant. Parking available in the public car park opposite the restaurant. Call Patricia 0418 108 479

mailto:[email protected]

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Sunday March 22nd 12.30pm. Jones Road Winery. 2 Godings Road Moorooduc.

Jones Road Cellar Door and Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy local fresh produce and relax with friends whilst enjoying fabulous food and award-winning wines. The restaurant is a converted barn with brick floor and views over the Moorooduc countryside. Simple home cooked fare, mainly in their own wood-fired pizza oven, is not modern or classic but fresh and wholesome and great value for money. Entrees around $16.00, Pizza approx. $22.00 and Main Courses approx. $28.00 - $30.00 Dessert, tea, coffee and great wines also available. This is a reasonably small restaurant with limited seating. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Please Note: Cash only. Please pay the Convenor at the table. Call Denise on 0419 524 769 to book.

EVENING EVENTS: Saturday February 8th at 7.15pm. TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHT and SUPPER Mornington Community Information Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington. BY POPULAR DEMAND WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN!! FUN, FUN, FUN, join us for another fantastic night of fun, Nibbles plus a delicious Supper will be available, join our Trivia night that will once again put you to the test. Many prizes will be on offer, so why not come along, make up your own table or join with other members on the night. BYO Drinks and Glasses. Arrival 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. MUST BOOK by Wednesday 5th February, for catering purposes. Call Denise 0419 524 769. Don’t miss out BOOK NOW,

Cost: $15.00 per person DINNER

Saturday February 29th at 6.30pm. Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Avenue, Mornington. An Australian menu reasonably priced. The dining room is welcoming and the service is friendly and unassuming. Parking available on site. Call Patricia 0418 108 479

BBQ’s AT THE BRIARS Friday 7th February and 6th March at 5.30pm. Come along and join us for a BBQ and a chat. BYO everything, if you don’t want to BBQ, still join us with your salad or sandwich etc. We are in the BBQ / Picnic area near the information centre. No need to book, just come along and enjoy !! Enquiries - Call Sue Walker 0429269474 or Barbara Lukeman 0416 134 614

HAPPY HOUR Tuesday 18th February and 17th March 5.30pm. at The Dava,

The Esplanade, Mt Martha (3rd Tuesday of the Month)

Happy Hour resumes at The Dava. Drinks in the Sports Bar from 5.00– 6.00pm followed by dinner in the restaurant at 6.15pm for those who wish to stay. ***PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that you book 3 days prior if you are planning to stay for dinner. Call David Crowl 0447 457 193

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CINEMA EVENING Wednesday 12th February and 11th March at Mornington Cinema.

Main St, Mornington. The Mornington cinema offers a good choice of movies, generally with a 6.00pm – 7.30 pm starting time, followed by coffee and a chat. Current ticket prices are: concession $15.00, LAC members $12.00. Call or text Julie Groszek on 0432 891 321 from Thursday the week before, for movie details.

TRIVIA Thursdays starting. 20th February at 6.30 pm at Rosebud Hotel 1099 Pt Nepean

Rd, Rosebud Trivia is Back in 2020. Come and enjoy a meal followed by trivia, Dates: 20th Feb. 27th Feb. 5th March, 12th March, 19th March and 26th March. MUST book as this is very popular. Call Lorraine 0417 105 766

DAVID MAY’S JAZZ AT THE BOWL Sunday 23rd February and 22nd March at 5.30pm,

Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston. (Doors open 5.00 pm)

$15 admission. Please pay at the door. Join Sheila for a great night listening to a different band and singer each month. A one or two course meal can be purchased, with cost $12 - $16 for main only. Drinks are available at bar prices. ‘Pleasurable listening to fabulous Mainstream Jazz’. Call Sheila on 9787 2163 to book.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

BOOK CLUBS

Monday Club - 17th February and 16th March, 2.30pm – 4.00 pm

Or Tuesday Club - 18th February and 17th March 2.30pm – 4.00 pm There are now two LAC Book Clubs, Monday or Tuesday of the third week of the

month at Mount Martha. The clubs are registered with the Mornington library and

are limited to 10 members per club.

Monday Club is full, but any members wishing to join a book chat on Tuesdays please: Call Christine Opie 0413 484 356 or email [email protected]

WALKING GROUP

Tuesday Mornings at 9.15am.

Join a small group of people to start each Tuesday morning with some leisurely exercise and a chat for an hour or so, followed by a coffee. February walks –Fossil Beach, Esplanade, Mt Martha March walks – Devil’s Bend, 159 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc Call Michael Hall 0407 213 649 or Cam Opie on 0413 484 356

mailto:[email protected]

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GOLF Wednesdays - Tee off at 9.45am A group plays 9 holes every Wednesday at Mt Martha, except on the first

Wednesday of the month, when play is at alternative courses in the area. We are

very lucky to have so many superb courses on the peninsula and this makes for great

variety. Please refer to the calendar for locations.

First Wednesday of the month as follows: Wednesday Feb 5th - Frankston Centenary Course McClelland Dr, Langwarren Tee off 10am Wednesday March 4th - The Dunes Cups Course Browns Rd, Rye Tee off 10am All other Wednesdays at Mt. Martha tee off 9.45am. Call Wendy Shaw 0417 095 883

YOGA

Thursday mornings at 8.30am at the Church of Christ Church Hall, Corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Mornington. Bring your own mat and limber up with Ann, then join us for coffee afterwards. Cost is $10 per month collected at the end of each month. There are still no vacancies but please contact me should you wish to be put on the waiting list or have decided to leave the class. Call Ann Sutton on 0448 588 567

L.A.C. SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS

Every Friday 9.00am -12 noon at Mornington Table Tennis Centre, Corner of Tyabb & Dunns Road, Mornington YOUR FIRST GAME IS FREE!!! Enjoy light exercise in good company. Cost is $6.00 per morning which includes tea or coffee and biscuits, plus a subsidy towards a meal out during the year. Players also need to join the TT Association (annual fee of $45, which allows you to play Mon - Thurs as well). Bats and balls are provided. Please wear non-marking footwear. Call Connie Minisi on 5975-5981 to let her know you are coming.

MIND GAMES

Every Saturday 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Benton’s Square Community Centre Keen to exercise your mind but not sure if you want to play Mah-jong? Or would you like to play Cards, Scrabble, or BYO Board Game? There is plenty of room so why not round up some LAC friends and let the games begin. Meet over BYO afternoon tea and share in the fun. Cost $2.00 Call Lindsay on 5974 8367.

Mornington Life Activties Inc. website at: www.lifemornington.org.au

http://www.lifemornington.org.au/

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FEBRUARY 2020 EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT Saturday 1 February

Mah-jong & Mind Games

1.30pm-4.30pm

Bentons Square Community Centre - Bentons Road, Mornington

Lindsay 5974 8367

Tuesday 4 February

Walking Group 9.15am Fossil Beach, Esplanade, Mt Martha Michael Hall 0407 213 649

Tuesday 4 February

Members Meeting

7.30pm MORNINGTON INFORMATION CENTRE 820 Main Street, Mornington

Wednesday 5 February

Mid-week Golf 10.00am Frankston Centenary Course McClelland Dr, Langwarren

Wendy Shaw 0417 095 883

Thursday 6 February

Yoga 8.30am Church Hall, corner of Pitt St. and Wilsons Rd. Mornington.

Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Friday 7 February

Table Tennis 9.00am Every Friday morning at the Table Tennis Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington

Connie Minisi 5975-5981

Friday 7 February

BBQ 5.30pm The Briars, Picnic Area - 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha

Sue 0429 269 474 Barbara 0416 134 614

Saturday 8 February


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Saturday 8 February

Trivia/Quiz night and Supper

7.15pm Mornington Community Information Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington.

Denise Riley 0419 524 769

Tuesday 11 February



Mid-week Golf 9.45am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Wendy Shaw 0417 095 883


Cinema Evening Mornington Cinema, Main Street, Mornington Julie Groszek 0432 891 321

Thursday 13 February


Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Friday 14 February



Saturday 15 February


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Sunday 16 February

Lunch 12.30pm Jones Road Winery. 2 Godings Road Moorooduc Denise Riley 0419 524 769

Monday 17 February

Book Club One 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Mt Martha Contact Chris for additional information

Christine Opie 0413484356

Tuesday 18 February


Tuesday 18 February

Book Club Two 2.30pm - 4.00pm



Tuesday 18 February

Happy Hour 5.00pm Dava Hotel, Esplanade Mornington David Crowl 0447 457 193

Wednesday 19, 26 February




Ann Sutton 0448 588 567


Trivia 6.30pm Rosebud Hotel 1099 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud

Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 21 February



Friday 21 February

Lunch 12.30pm Beach 162, 162 Beach Street, Frankston

Patricia 0418 108 479



1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Sunday 23 February

Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston.

Sheila Whitson 9787 2163

Tuesday 25 February




Ann Sutton 0448 588 567


Coffee Morning 10.30am Biscottini Café 157 – 159 Main Street, Mornington, 3931

Pauline Hunter 0407 771 085



Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 28 February





1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367


Dinner 6.30pm Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Avenue,Mornington.

Patricia 0418 108 479

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March 2020 EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT Tuesday 3 March

Walking Group 9.15am Devil’s Bend Reserve, 159 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc

Michael Hall 0407 213 649

Wednesday 4 March

Mid-week Golf 10.00am The Dunes Cups Course Browns Rd, Rye

Wendy Shaw 0417 095 883

Thursday 5 March

Yoga 8.30am Church Hall, corner of Pitt St and Wilsons Rd. Mornington.

Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Thursday 5 March


Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 6 March



Friday 6 March

BBQ 5.30pm The Briars, Picnic Area, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha

Sue 0429 269 474 Barbara 0416 134 614

Saturday 7 March


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Tuesday 10 March



Wednesday 11 March


Wednesday 11 March

Cinema Evening Mornington Cinema, Main Street, Mornington Julie Groszek 0432 891 321

Thursday 12 March


Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Thursday 12 March


Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 13 March



Friday 13 – 15 March

Weekend Away Erica – various accommodation options Bob Crockett 0402906921

Saturday 14 March

Newsletter Deadline [email protected] Julie Groszek 0432891321

Saturday 14 March


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Monday 16 March

Book Club One 2.30pm 4.00pm



Tuesday 17 March



Tuesday 17 March

Book Club Two 2.30pm 4.00pm



Tuesday 17 March

Happy Hour 5.00pm Dava Hotel, Esplanade Mornington David Crowl 0447 457 193

Wednesday 18, 25 March


Thursday 19 March


Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Thursday 19 March


Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 20 March



Friday 20 March

Lunch 12.30pm The Girl and the Bull, 34 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza

Patricia 0418 108 479

Saturday 21 March


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Sunday 22 March

Lunch 12.30pm Jones Road Winery. 2 Godings Road Moorooduc Denise Riley 0419 524 769

Sunday 22 March

Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille Street, Frankston.

Sheila Whitson 9787 2163

Tuesday 24 March



Thursday 26 March


Ann Sutton 0448 588 567

Thursday 26 March

Coffee Morning 10.30am Biscottini Café 157 – 159 Main Street, Mornington, 3931

Pauline Hunter 0407 771 085

Thursday 26 March


Lorraine 0417 105 766

Friday 27 March



Saturday 28 March


1.30pm-4.30pm


Lindsay 5974 8367

Tuesday 31 March



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