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Port Phillip Life Activities Club

NEWSLETTER

Activities and Diary

January February March 2019

What’s inside

Contact us

President’s Snapshot

Out and about

New One-Off activities:

Mirror Ball Disco Dance

Annual Sausage Sizzle

Hikers to dawdlers

Pedals and shuttlecocks

Readers and browsers

Dining out and …

café conversations

Cards and tiles

Movies and live theatre

Quick reference diary

A day trip in October to the Geelong Art Gallery to view the Archibald finalists

Our member Elsa Middleton in front of her daughter Anne’s fabulous painting of Guy Pearce, winner of the People’s Choice Award

Welcome new members

Serap Akan Suzie Bosman

Collette Chan Aileen Elliot

Alison Ennis Betty Knight

Shirley Pettitt Linda Philip

Emma Pong Sheila Quairney

Diana Savage Phillip Savage

Margaret Thomas

PPLAC is a member club of Life Activities Clubs Victoria Inc. (LACVI)

Email: life@life.org.au

www.life.org.au

“Life’s better together”

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Contact us Port Phillip Life Activities Club (PPLAC) PO Box 717, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Website: www.life.org.au/pplac General email: pplac@life.org.au

Registered Association A0052780P

President Kath Frowen 0407 008 388 kathrynfrowen@gmail.com

Secretary Lynda Bourne 0408 556 917 lynda.bourne@gmail.com

Treasurer Brian Bethune 0408 569 518 brian.bethune@bigpond.com

Membership Secretary Phyllis Mason 0459 333 150 phymason@gmail.com

Publicity Officer & Convenor Co-ordinator

Harry Margulies 0412 963 217 zedsix6@hotmail.com

LACVI Council Delegate Julie Cookson 0414 688 738 ja.cookson@hotmail.com

Club Carer Diane Steffensen 9699 7837 west61256@gmail.com

Member Carolina Sevcikova 9329 8438 hunchiebunchie@ihug.com.au

Member Bob Croker 9939 7461 robjcroker@gmail.com

Member Jennie Falla 0408 890 701 jenniembf@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor Kath Frowen 0407 008 388 kathrynfrowen@gmail.com

Thinking of joining?: Try an activity or two by calling the convenor(s). Then you can decide whether to join PPLAC.

New members: Welcome to our club. To join in an activity, give the convenor a call so they can meet and greet you and introduce you to others.

Change of contact details: Please advise the Membership Secretary of any changes to your contact details (address, phone, email, etc). DO NOT send this information to the Newsletter Editor.

New activity: Got an idea for a new activity? Contact our Convenor Coordinator, who can help you get it started with lots of advice and support.

EFT payments: When making an EFT payment, please remember to put your name in the Description/ Reference field eg. “J Citizen subs”. Otherwise we won’t know who paid us. Bank details: Westpac Bank. BSB: 033 018 Account No: 152062. Account name: Port Phillip Life Activities Club Inc.

Insurance: The club has a comprehensive insurance policy for activities run by the club and our President is the contact person. Please advise us regarding any incident that may require an immediate claim or possibly lead to a claim in the future. Also report any incident which could have caused an injury, but didn’t (a near-miss).

Club Carer: Do you know of any member who is unwell or has been through a recent tragedy? Please contact our Club Carer.

Deadline for next Newsletter is 1st March 2019

This Newsletter printed by courtesy of the Office of Martin Foley MP, Member for Albert Park

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Snapshot from our President Welcome to our 13 new

members. I think you’ll find

some great activities in the

following pages to get you

out and about and meeting

fellow PPLAC members!

LACVI is implementing software support to assist the Committees of all Victorian Clubs to manage their administration more

efficiently and reduce the workload of volunteers. This software will also make personal data more secure: we will be able to move off the spreadsheets and word documents we use to support the membership and fulfil other important LAC activities. Before we migrate the membership data, we will ask you to supply your

date of birth. This information will be kept securely with the rest of your personal data. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Out and about

Day Trip to The Stoke Collection, Mt Macedon

On a very cold and damp November day a small bus load of PPLAC members clambered off the bus and

invaded the township of Macedon. Murray had organised a day trip to visit The Stoke Collection followed

by a picnic lunch. To walk through The Stoke Collection is a breathtaking experience. This remarkable

collection represents the life-long passion of Cyril Stokes. It bears witness to his love and knowledge of

beautiful decorative arts. We were escorted through 13 of the 16 rooms that housed this amazing

collection. To complete the experience, we then wandered through the surrounding six hectares of the

100 year old Forest Glade Gardens. Thank you Murray for sharing and organising a day that will be

remembered by the PPLAC members who were fortunate enough to be there. Gillian.

Forty PPLAC members enjoyed a lovely Christmas Lunch on 12th December.

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New one-off activities

Invitation to PPLAC from City of Port Phillip

‘Mirror Ball Disco Dance’ The people’s disco is a chance to dance after dark. Dance till you drop!

DJ Fiona Scott Norman will be playing your favourite dancing tracks from the 60’s and 70’s. Anna from Anna’s Go-Go Academy will guide you through a variety of groovy dance moves including the

Hustle, Bus Stop and the Boogie. Everyone will be inspired to dance, as these moves can be danced solo or in groups. This dance

celebrates diversity and inclusion, and follows on from the ‘Mirror Ball Disco Dance’ held in Port Phillip’s Seniors Festival. *Volunteers available to escort you to your car or tram stop at the end of the night.

Saturday 16 February, 7pm at Theatreworks, Acland Street, St Kilda Tickets: General Admission $15 Seniors Card $10

http://www.theatreworks.org.au/program/mirror-ball-disco-dance/

PPLAC’s Annual Sausage Sizzle

Here is another great opportunity for PPLAC members to get to know one another. Join us and get out

and about in pleasant surroundings to share a bite to eat and have some fun. This is always a popular

event so make sure you don’t miss out.

WHEN: Sunday 17th March 2018

TIME: Arrive around about 12.30 – we can stoke up the BBQ to be ready to eat for

approximately 1.30pm.

WHERE: The Port Melbourne Community Centre and Trugo Club – 219 Esplanade East,

Port Melbourne.

MENU: Selection of dips, sausages, salads, bread and sweets, soft drinks, tea/coffee.

ALCOHOL: BYO – including your preferred glass.

COST: $10 for PPLAC members

$20.00 for non-members (correct money please!)

RSVP essential by Monday 11th March to Kath Frowen: kathrynfrowen@gmail.com or 0407 008 388

Your PPLAC committee of head cooks and bottle washers will ensure the shopping trolleys are

stocked and ready to go in good time for all to share in a great afternoon together.

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Hikers to dawdlers

Bushwalking on Saturday

*Booking required*

Convenor: Murray 9645 3498.

3rd Saturday of each month

Petrol cost is shared amongst walkers – usually between $4 and $6. BYO lunch, water, day pack, appropriate

clothing and good footwear. Please contact Murray prior to the walk if there is a total fire ban or the temperature is predicted to be above 28 degrees, and also to discuss the length of the walk and degree of difficulty, if you are

new to bushwalking or concerned about fitness level.

Meet at Sol Green Community Centre – Corner Montague & Coventry Sts., South Melbourne at

8.30am. Alternatively, meet Murray at bus pickup point, St.

Kilda Town Hall (Brighton Rd side) at 8.10am.

Please remember – NO PERFUME as one of our

members suffers severe allergic reaction.

January 19th

February 16th

March 16th

Port Melbourne Wednesday Walks

Convenor: Rhoda

0421 799 781

Every Fortnight

Starting at 8.30am from the Port

Melbourne Town Hall (Bay St). Rhoda

selects a route of about one and a half hours, finishing-up with a lovely cup of

coffee.

January 2nd & 16th & 30th

February 13th & 27th March 13th & 27th

St Kilda Walks on

Saturdays

Convenor: Carole 0403 933 782

1st Saturdays

of the month.

NOTE: 3rd Saturday by

arrangement – call Carole

by Thursday!

Come and join us for our

walks around

St Kilda. We walk for

around an hour and then have coffee together. We

meet at the corner of

Carlisle St and Brighton Rd

(beside the Town Hall) at

10am and there is car

parking close by.

January 5th

February 2nd

March 2nd

Every Tuesday 9am Walks in

Port Melbourne

Dogs welcome but

not essential!

Meet in front of Port Melbourne Town Hall at 9am

Call Rosie: 9646 1533

Sunrise Walks on Saturdays

Convenor: Eileen 9696 1364

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month

Join Eileen for an early

morning brisk walk around

Port Melbourne and environs

for approximately one hour,

followed by coffee. Meet at 7.30am sharp at

Port Melbourne Town Hall

(Bay St, all weather

conditions).

Early risers most welcome.

January 12th & 26th

February 9th & 23rd

March 9th & 23rd

(NOTE: March 23rd meet at

South Melbourne Town Hall for a walk around

Albert Park Lake)

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Pedals and shuttlecocks

GENTLE BIKE RIDING

ON THURSDAYS

Convenor: Liz Contact: 0429 800 057 or

lismerch@hotmail.com

2nd Thursday of month

Meet beside the bike path at Station Pier at 9.30am. Rides will be from 6 to 12 kms round trip (more or less) depending on participants.

January 10th February 14th

March 14th

BADMINTON ON THURSDAYS

NOTE: No Badminton in January

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 7th FEBRUARY

7.45PM - 9.45PM.

We play mixed doubles as there is only one court

bring a racquet

some ball/racquet skills essential

no entrance charge

Fishermens Bend Community Centre, Cnr Dunstan Parade and Centre Ave,

Port Melbourne (Melway 56 H2)

For details phone Della on 9531 6139 / 0409 182 516, or Ray on 9646 5820 /

0419 316 221.

Readers and browsers

1st SATURDAY BOOK CLUB

Convenor: Rosie 9646 1533

1st

Saturday of the month Venue: the Mary Kehoe Centre,

224 Danks St, Albert Park at 3.30pm

January – No event February 2nd

March 2nd

ELWOOD BOOK CLUB 3rd SATURDAY Convenor: Carole 0403 933 782

We meet on the 3rd

Saturday of each month 4.00pm - 6.00pm at the Elwood Neighbourhood House.

Afterwards, most of us adjourn to a local restaurant for dinner and conversation. Come and join our fantastic

Book Group, you will be made very welcome.

January 19th February 16th

March 16th

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Dining out and café conversations

Sunday Music Arvo

Come along and join in an afternoon of good company and live music in the Public Bar. 4.00pm – 6.00pm

January – no event February 3rd

March 3rd Convenor: Gillian - contact at least 2 days before the event on 0438 906 080

Emerald Hotel, 415 Clarendon St, South Melbourne. Getting there: Albert Rd end of Clarendon St, on the corner of Raglan St, (lots of on-street

parking). On the number 12 tram line, or number 1 tram to corner of Park/Clarendon Streets.

Murray’s Dine-outs: 2nd Wednesdays Details and bookings with Murray –

9645 3498.

A sociable evening over a meal and

a glass or two. 7.00pm

January 16th (NOTE CHANGED DATE) Prince Alfred Hotel, 355 Bay St, Port Melbourne

February 13th Bells Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne

March 13th Balaclava Hotel, 123 Carlisle St, Balaclava

ROSIE’S DROP-IN COFFEE 2nd SUNDAYS at 11.00am

Convenor: Rosie 9646 1533

Chapel Bakery Café 369 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Coffee, food and conversation.

January 13th

February 10th

March 10th

Gillian’s Chat ‘n’ Chew-chew Friday Lunch @ 12 midday

15th February

Seasons Provedore Restaurant 199 Lygon St, Carlton

Join us at Seasons Provedore restaurant in the Italian heart of Lygon Street. Home-style Italian cuisine in an intimate restaurant with an unpretentious vibe. Recently awarded the Ospitatlita Italiana certification - by the Italian Government - in recognition of their authentic Italian cuisine and long term commitment to quality.

NB: Take any tram that goes along Swanston Street and alight at Melbourne University (stop 1). Walk up Grattan Street and turn right at Lygon Street. It’s next to Bosari restaurant.

15th March

The Bank on Collins 394 Collins St, Melbourne (cnr Queen St)

Formerly the home of The Bank of Australasia and the ANZ, the architecture of this building reflects the

wealth of the Gold Rush era and marvellous Melbourne. Enjoy tasty, modern food. Special - $20 lunch (main course + wine, beer or soft drink)

IMPORTANT: To book please contact Gillian at butterflygk@bigpond.com or sms to 0438 906 080.

Please make sure that you book no later than the Monday prior to the lunch

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Dining out and café conversations (cont)

Alphabet Dining

E = Egyptian at Bar Saracen,

22 Punch Lane, Melbourne

26th February 12:00

we will be organising a set lunch (1 glass of wine).

We are booking their highly recommended $40 set lunch (with the option of vegetarian)

in two phases with lots of small plates to pick from for both entre and main.

The February menu will be available late January.

F = France on 2nd April

We have a massive choice and will be looking for options that are authentic, local and affordable –

watch out for an email closer to the time with more details.

Bookings required: Contact Pat Weaver patw@mosaicprojects.com.au at least a week before the event to guarantee your place. Any special dietary needs must be advised when booking.

Cards and tiles

Duplicate Bridge on Tuesdays

Convenor: Eddie - 9645 2427

NOTE: Restarting 8th

January

We meet every Tuesday night at 7.00pm at Sandridge Community and Trugo Centre,

1 Tucker Avenue, Garden City No entrance fees charged.

Refreshments (Biscuits, Tea & Coffee) - $1.00 per month per member.

Play is not for beginners and is aimed at intermediate level and above.

MAH JONG

EVERY Saturday (incl. Xmas & NY)

12.30-3.30pm

Convenor: Steve 0432 390 018 Email: steve@goingsolar.com.au

Room 1, Mary Kehoe Community Centre 224 Danks St, Albert Park.

All playing levels, including beginners.

Refreshments (Biscuits, Tea & Coffee) - $1.00 per month per member.

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Movies and live theatre

AFTERNOON CINEMA MONDAYS

Convenor: Rhoda 0421799781 Last Monday of the month

Rhoda selects a film showing either at the Nova Carlton or Kino Collins Street cinemas

at an afternoon session. The film and location is selected on the previous

Thursday. Please ring Rhoda for details.

January – No event

February 25th March 25th

CHEAP TUESDAYS AT CLASSIC Classic Cinema, Elsternwick

NOTE NEW CONVENOR: Jan 0408 979 409 or email jgnineteen50@gmail.com

2nd Tuesday of the month Afternoon sessions commencing 1pm – 2pm

Tickets $7.50

January 8th February 12th March 12th

Please ring Jan for details closer to the date. Let her know if you are thinking of coming.

Please remember – NO PERFUME as one of our members suffers severe allergic reaction.

Malvern Theatre Night 29a Burke Rd, East Malvern

Convenor: Phyllis – 0459 333 150

All shows start at 8.15pm sharp.

Group booking tickets are $20 each and are not refundable.

Information on plays www.malverntheatre.com.au

Fridays (unconfirmed)

March 1st

Mr Bennett's Bride May 10

th Strangers on a Train

July 5th

The Mystery of Irma Vep September 6

th Ladies in Black

November 8th

Twelfth Night

Brighton Theatre Company Wednesdays

Cnr. Wilson & Carpenter Sts., Brighton. 3186

Convenor: Murray – 9645 3498

Cost - $23/$21 Concession. All shows start at 8.00pm sharp

Bookings – personally to Brighton Theatre either by phone on 1300 752 125 or

call Deborah on 9527 2681 Information on plays www.brightontheatre.com

Dates to be confirmed

February 20th After Miss Julie May 22nd I hate Hamlet August 21st Stargazers

November 20th Dinner with friends

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Quick reference diary:

Activity

Page

Day

Time

January

February

March

Hikers to dawdlers

Bushwalking 5 Saturday 8.30am 19th 16th 16th Port Melbourne Walks 5 Wednesday 8.30am 2

nd, 16

th, 30

th 13th & 27th 13th & 27th

St Kilda Walks Saturdays 5 Saturday 10.00am 5th 2nd 2nd Tuesday Walks Port Melb 5 Tuesday 9.00am Every Every Every

Sunrise Walks Port Melb 5 Saturday 7.30am 12th & 26th 9th & 23rd 9th & 23rd

Pedals and shuttlecocks

Gentle Bike Riding 6 Thursday 9.30am 10th 14th 14th Badminton 6 Thursday 8.00pm No events Every Every

Readers and browsers

1st Saturday Book Club 6 Saturday 3.30pm No event 2nd 2nd

Elwood Book Club 6 Saturday 4.00pm 19th 16th 16th

Dining out and café conversations

Sunday Music Arvo 7 Sunday 4.00pm No event 3rd 3rd Murray’s Dine-outs 7 Wednesday 7.00pm 16th 13th 13th Rosie’s Drop-In Coffee 7 Sunday 11.00am 13th 10th 10th Chat ‘n’ Chew-chew 7 Friday 12.00pm No event 15th 15

th

Alphabet Dining 8 Tuesday 12.00pm 26th

Cards and tiles

Duplicate Bridge 8 Tuesday 7.00pm Every Every Every

Mah Jong 8 Saturday 12.30pm Every Every Every

Movies and live theatre

Afternoon Cinema 9 Monday Near 2pm

No event 25th 25th

Cheap Tues at Classic 9 Tuesday Near 1pm

8th 12th 12th

Malvern Theatre Night 9 Friday 8.15pm 1st Brighton Theatre Company 9 Wednesday 8.00pm 20th

One-off activities

Mirror Ball Disco Dance 4 Saturday 7.00pm 16th

Sausage Sizzle 4 Sunday 12.30pm 17th