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1 Closed Public Holiday

2 All program are closed Phoenix Park, Chadstone & Prahran market Services

3 All program are closed

4 All program are closed

5 All program are closed Prahran Market service

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7 8 Meals at CGC

pm challenge scrabble

9 Phoenix Park Lunch & Malvern Central Services

10 Meals at CGC pm knitting, cards

11 am chess, yoga and meditation Meals at CGC

Chadstone. Shopping service

pm scrabble

12 Meals at CGC Prahran Market service

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14 Sunset Sounds

15 Meals at CGC

Malvern Library Service

pm challenge scrabble

16 Phoenix Park, Chadstone & Prahran market Services

17 Easy Walkers

Meals at CGC

pm cards, knitting

18 MAIL OUT & lunch at CGC

pm scrabble

19 Meals at CGC

Prahran Market service

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22 Meals at CGC

pm challenge scrabble, Classic Movie

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Bookings open today

Easy Walkers

Phoenix Park Lunch & Malvern Central Services

24 Easy Walkers

Meals at CGC

pm cards, knitting

25 am chess, yoga and meditation Meals at CGC

Chadstone. Shopping service

pm scrabble

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Closed for Australia Day Public Holiday

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28 29 am exercises

Malvern Library Service

pm art, challenge Scrabble

30 Phoenix Park, Chadstone & Prahran market Services

31 am craft pm cards, knitting

Special Summer Program

January 2018

Legend: CGC= Chris Gahan Centre

Italic text denotes

Community Transport

service

AlfreSCo

City of Stonnington

Aged Services A range of activities and day trips for people over 55 years

and adults with disabilities who are living independently within the City of Stonnington

Alfresco Bookings: 8290 1333

General Service Enquiries: 8290 3224

For bookings please call

www.stonnington.vic.gov.au

Language Support 2

Community Link

How do I book in?

Call 8290 1333 from Tuesday 19 December after 9.30am to make your bookings for the January Alfresco outings.

Our booking process: When you call to book, please be ready with your name, address, phone number, the name of the outing/event you are interested in and any specific dietary requirements.

If you are booking for more than one person, you must also provide us with these details for each person you are booking for.

We will call you back with conformation of your booking and ask you to write down a reference number that will assist when you pay.

If the event/outing is full, we can keep your name on the waiting list and call you to offer you a place if a position becomes available.

If you need to park your scooter at either Malvern or Prahran Town Hall when you attend an outing, please notify us at time of booking and upon arrival we will direct you to park in a safe area.

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Bookings, Transport and Cancellations

Payments We will accept your payment only after we have called you back to confirm your place on an outing/event and provide you with a reference number (RALF…….) Payments can be made over the phone using your credit card by calling 8290 1333.

You can pay at the Customer Service counter at either 311 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern or Prahran Town Hall, cnr Chapel and Greville Street, Prahran.

Or you may send your payments to: City of Stonnington Attention: Aged Services PO Box 21, Prahran 3181, Victoria

Please make your cheque out to ‘City of Stonnington’

Payment for the activity must be paid in full within one week of your booking. We are unable to guarantee your seat if you do not pay within this time frame. We cannot accept payment on the day of the trip.

Cancellations Call 8290 3224 to cancel your bookings

We request at least one weeks notice if you need to cancel your booking on a day trip or event. Unless we receive one week’s notice we may not be able to provide a refund, as we cannot subsidise last minute cancellations. Overnight holidays are excluded.

If you urgently need to contact us outside of business hours regarding an outing cancellation, call 8290 3224 to leave a message or to get our after hours number.

We cannot refund in cash or transfer payment to another trip. Upon proof of your payment with a receipt, City of Stonnington will provide a cheque refund which will be mailed to you. Please note it takes approximately one month to process a cheque refund.

Transport Call 8290 3224 for transport.

Our priority is to assist people who have a significant level of frailty or disability.

Read the information beside each activity to see if transport is offered for that activity.

Only some activities can offer a pick up from home and return service.

Everyone confirmed for transport support is required to call 8290 3224 the day before the trip to confirm the approximate arrival time of the bus.

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Alfresco

Monthly Mail Out

The February Alfresco magazine will be mailed out on Thursday 18 January.

Have you some spare time and would like to help out? We welcome volunteers to help us send our Alfresco magazine out on time.

The mail out will be held at the Chris Gahan Centre, Cnr Greville and Grattan Streets Prahran, beginning at 10am and finishing at approximately 3.30pm.

You can just drop in for the time you have to spare or you can stay for the day. You can even stay for our lunch program. ($8.90 for a 3 course meal). To say thank you to our helpers, an afternoon tea is served. If you require further details, please call us on 8290 3224.

You can now get your Alfresco magazine Electronically. Send us your email address and we’ll email the Alfresco link to you each month.

If you would like to receive a copy of Alfresco or have changed your address recently, please fill in this portion and send it back to:

City of Stonnington Alfresco Program PO Box 21, Prahran 3181

Please MAIL ME the Alfresco Magazine EMAIL ME the Alfresco Magazine CANCEL my Alfresco Magazine

NAME:___________________________________ OLD ADDRESS:____________________________ ___________________________ NEW ADDRESS:___________________________ _________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:__________________________ _________________________________________

AlfreSCo Stonnington’s Aged Services Alfresco program aims to provide a fresh approach to recreation opportunities for older adults who live in the Stonnington municipality.

AlfreSCo photos We often take photos of people enjoying our trips and we like to publish these photos in Alfresco. If you do not permit your image to be published in the Alfresco magazine, please advise us at the time that the photo is taken that you do not want your image to be used. We are happy to oblige.

Your Ideas Please keep your feedback and suggestions for outings, classes and events coming through. Your ideas are always welcome. Speak directly with any of our staff.

Welcome to AlfreSCo Stonnington Aged Services is committed to the provision of services in a fair, equitable and inclusive manner to all eligible residents within the municipality. We recognise and acknowledge the diverse Stonnington community and the range of needs and characteristics within our community, including (but not limited to) cultural diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, health, socio-economic status, faith and spirituality, and those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, and thereby consider these aspects in relation to service provision and planning.

Participant responsibilities While participants have a number of rights as a service user, they also have responsibilities to Aged Services.

Aged Services requires participants to:

Respect the human worth, dignity, culture and lifestyle of the service staff and other participants.

Treat service staff and other participants with courtesy.

Support and co-operate with staff from Aged Services to assist and provide services.

Provide a safe work environment for staff and help them to provide services safely.

Chair Yoga and Meditation Thursday 11 and 25 January 10.30am-11.30am Everybody can do yoga! And we’re providing this new well-being activity for you to try. Experience the positive mind and body benefits of yoga and meditation whilst seated in a chair, led by our trained and experienced practitioner, Chris. Discover how to improve your sense of well-being with gentle movements, quiet contemplation, focus and breathing. This Chair Yoga & Meditation class is designed for people of all levels of mobility and ability. Cost: $3.90

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The Chris Gahan Centre is located in Grattan Gardens, Corner Greville and Grattan Streets, Prahran.

Cards Wednesdays Back from 10 January 1.30pm If you’re looking for some friends who enjoy a fun game of gin rummy or canasta you may enjoy this card group.

We’re looking for people who want to meet in a friendly environment and get to know each other over a game of cards. We’d love to see you there! Cost: free

BOOKING DETAILS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES: Call 8290 1333 from 9.30am on Tuesday 19 December Transport: please enquire at time of booking.

Tricks with Sticks Knitting Blankets for Older People in the Northern Territory

Wednesdays Back from 10 January 1.30pm

We never give up knitting for a good cause. We knit squares to join together to make blankets for the older people of the Aboriginal community in Katherine, Northern Territory. These blankets are greatly welcomed and appreciated by the community of elders. Come along and join our friendly group who love to get creative and busy. You don’t need to be an experienced knitter, you just need to know how to cast on, knit and cast off. If you don’t know and want to learn, there are experienced knitters who can guide you and get you started. And remember, it’s not just for the girls! Everyone welcome! We’ll supply you with all the materials. Join us for a worthwhile, fun and creative activity. Cost: free

NEW ACTIVITY!

Chess Thursday Back from 11 January 10.30am Join us every week with our resident group, many of them experts, who are friendly and willing to assist you in learning and mastering this game.

With time and practice, you can become an accomplished chess player. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new and interested in the game, come along, there’s a place for you.

Join us for friendship and friendly competition with this group of chess lovers! Cost: Free

The Centre Based Meals Program:

The Chris Gahan Centre will

re open for lunch on Monday 8 January 2018

The Phoenix Park Balcony

kitchen will re open for lunch on Monday 5 February 2018

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Learn to play Scrabble Thursday Back from 11 January 10.30am We’re looking for people who would love to learn a new game as well as those who know the game and would like to help others pick it up. Come and try your hand at Scrabble! Meet some new friends and have a great time. Open to everyone. Beginners very welcome. Cost: Free

And for the more advanced .......

Challenge Scrabble Monday Back from 8 January 10.30am

The aim of this game is to play with skill and most of all, to have fun. This is suitable for those who are more experienced with the game. Come and join us. We use both the Scrabble and Oxford dictionaries. Cost: Free

Summer Program at the Chris Gahan Centre Cnr Greville & Grattan Sts, Prahran

The Chris Gahan Centre is located in Grattan Gardens, Corner Greville and Grattan Streets, Prahran.

Alfresco Activities at the Chris Gahan Centre 2018 All Alfresco activities will resume at the centre from Monday 29 January 2018

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Cnr Greville & Grattan Sts, Prahran

Classic Australian Movie ‘The Castle’ at The Chris Gahan Centre Monday 22 January Movie starts 1.30pm

“How’s the serenity?”….

The Castle is a 1997 Australian movie focusing on an ordinary family of "Aussie battlers" who live next door to an international airport. Their life is turned upside-down when the government tries to force them out of their house, but the family stands their ground and fights both in and out of the courts. An iconic movie regarded by many to be the greatest Australian comedy film ever made, thanks to its endlessly quotable catch phrases and heartwarming story. The dialogue is heavy on Australian expressions, colloquialisms and cultural references.

Join us for lunch before the film at 12pm and stay for afternoon tea after the movie

Cost: free. If you stay for lunch it costs $8.90 Bookings: Essential. Call 8290 1333 from 9.30am on Tuesday 19 December Transport: Please enquire at time of booking. (Referenced from website tv tropes)

Australia Day Public Holiday

Stonnington Aged Services will be closed on

Friday 26 January for the Australia Day

Public Holiday.

For further information call 8290 3224

Midsumma Festival Sunday 14 January All Day Event Alexandra Gardens, southern banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne

Held on the southern banks of the Yarra River, with live entertainment, a plethora of stall holders and premium food on-site, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful carnival experience whilst celebrating Melbourne’s LGBTI community.

Only a tram ride away, you can make this a family day or take yourself to the event with friends or on your own. Pop in to the Stonnington Aged Services tent on the day and say ‘Hi’, we’ll be there. Everyone welcome.

Cost: free event. Bookings: none required, just turn up. Transport: make your own way there

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Summer Easy Walkers Easy Walkers to Badger Weir Creek, Yarra Valley Wednesday 17 January

Departing: 8.30am - Prahran Town Hall (Greville Street, outside Prahran Library)

9am - Malvern Town Hall (High Street side) 9.15am - Phoenix Park (Rob Roy Rd East Malvern, at upper level car park)

The Yarra Valley has many scenic spots to explore and unpack the picnic basket, and this is one of them.

Located in the Yarra Ranges National Park, you’ll travel from Stonnington by minibus to serene Badger Weir Park, a haven only 65 kilometres from the city.

At this breathtaking location you’ll experience the enchanting rainforest walks that pass amongst the towering Mountain Ash, Manna Gum and the serene ancient fern gullies. Punctuated by the call of lyrebirds and the gurgling of the flowing crystal clean water of Badger Creek, this is an unforgettable experience for those who love nature.

Enjoy stretching your legs and taking in the fresh air, there are a number of walks to be taken at your own pace and leisure. Take a gentle stroll, or for the more agile, take a brisk hike, Especially popular is the walk along the western side of the creek down to the weir where, on quieter days, you’re likely to see kangaroos. You may even discover homes and nesting sites of many native mammals and birds. We’ll meet back at the picnic area for lunch under one of the old-style shingle roof rotundas, surrounded by the spectacular forest.

After lunch there’s time for further explorations of the area before we make our way back to Stonnington by 5pm. Remember to wear comfortable clothes and suitable walking shoes. And slip, slop, slap to protect yourself from the summer sun.

BOOKING DETAILS

Cost: $16.50 includes transport by minibus and picnic lunch.

Ring 8290 1333 from Tuesday 19 December after 9.30am

Special Booking Process: Please follow the process listed here: 1. Phone & leave your expression of interest

including name, address and phone number.

2. All applicants will go into a draw and names will be drawn out on Monday 8 January. This is to ensure everyone gets a fair opportunity to attend this very popular outing.

3. We will only call you back if your name has been drawn to go on this trip.

4. No money will be accepted unless your name has been confirmed as going.

Transport: Pick up is only from the designated

Mobility: this outing is suitable for those who are confident on their feet and have a level of fitness for walking without assistance. Our staff will facilitate this outing and assist in making this a comfortable and pleasant day. Please note there will be no carers on hand to provide individual support.

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Summertime Easy Walkers

Op Shopping in the Mornington Peninsula

Tuesday 23 January Departing: 8.30am - Prahran Town Hall (Greville St outside Prahran Library)

8.50am - Malvern Town Hall (1251 High St, Malvern)

9.10am - Phoenix Park (Rob Roy Rd, at lower car park)

Do you like hunting for a bargain or finding that elusive item you can’t buy anymore?

Join us for this trip and take the opportunity to visit some Op Shops on the Mornington Peninsula. Being just after the Christmas gift giving season, you may just snap up a bargain that was a post Christmas donation!

We’ll make our way by minibus to Mornington and visit a few of the local Op Shops, with morning tea along the way to refuel you for the next leg of the journey.

After morning tea and a stretch, we’ll move on to Rosebud, where a cluster of Op Shops are conveniently located close by to one another. In the midst of this shopping frenzy we’ll need to take a break for lunch, a stone’s throw away at the popular Rosebud Hotel. After a lovely main meal and tea/coffee you’ll feel refreshed to continue to shop until 2.30pm, before returning home with your bargains.

This is a fun trip with opportunity to pick up treasures. We’ll make our way back to Stonnington by approximately 5pm. Please note: We don’t have an extra large luggage area on the minibus so please check with the driver before you purchase any large items!

BOOKING DETAILS

Cost: $22 includes transport by minibus and lunch at Rosebud Hotel.

Ring 8290 1333 from Tuesday 19 December after 9.30am

Special Booking Process: Please follow the process listed here: 1. Phone & leave your expression of interest

including name, address and phone number.

2. All applicants will go into a draw and names will be drawn out on Friday 12 January. This is to ensure everyone gets a fair opportunity to attend this very popular outing.

3. We will only call you back if your name has been drawn to go on this trip.

4. No money will be accepted unless your name has been confirmed as going.

Transport: Pick up is only from the designated pick up spots. There is no pick up from home.

Mobility: this outing is suitable for those who are confident on their feet and have a level of fitness for walking without assistance. Our staff will facilitate this outing and assist in making this a comfortable and pleasant day. Please note there will be no carers on hand to provide individual support.

Summertime Easy Walkers Brighton Beach Wednesday 24 January Departing: 9am - Prahran Town Hall (Greville St outside Prahran Library)

9.20am - Malvern Town Hall (High St side)

9.50am - Phoenix Park (Rob Roy Rd, at lower car park)

Since the Victorian era, Brighton was one of Melbourne's favourite seaside destinations.

Today we will make our way from Stonnington to Brighton beach, which stretches along the coast of Port Phillip Bay. And it’s here where you’ll see an Australian icon and cultural asset – the unique Brighton bathing boxes and boatsheds. The 82 bathing boxes are unique structures, all retaining classic Victorian architecture, made of weatherboard and with corrugated iron rooves. They remain as licensed bathing boxes, as they did over one hundred years ago.

This is a perfect outing for those aspiring photographers and artists who want to capture the colourful icons—bring along your camera and take photos or maybe draw or paint the surroundings. Weather permitting, you may like to take a swim. Or make a long leisurely walk along the shore at your own pace, sit and read a book or simply enjoy the location. We’ll provide you with a picnic lunch and refreshments. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap and your swimmers and towel if you plan to swim. Bring along your own sun parasol, rugs and cushions for a relaxing time by the water. We’ll return to Stonnington by 4.30pm. On this trip you will be travelling on a 10 seater minibus. Mobility: This is an Easy Walkers outing and is suitable for those who are confident on their feet and have a level of fitness for walking without assistance. Our staff will facilitate this outing and assist in making this a comfortable and pleasant day but there will be no carers on hand to provide individual support.

BOOKING DETAILS

Cost: $16.50 includes transport by minibus, morning tea and a picnic lunch.

Ring 8290 1333 from Tuesday 19 December after 9.30am

Special Booking Process: Please follow the process listed here: 1. Phone & leave your expression of interest

including name, address and phone number.

2. All applicants will go into a draw and names will be drawn out on Friday 12 January. This is to ensure everyone gets a fair opportunity to attend this very popular outing.

3. We will only call you back if your name has been drawn to go on this trip.

4. No money will be accepted unless your name has been confirmed as going.

Transport: Pick up is only from the designated pick up spots. There is no pick up from home.

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The Bamboos and Jazz Party Sunday 14 January Starts 6pm Central Park, Corner Burke and Wattletree Roads Malvern East

Formerly known as Jazz in the Gardens, Sunset Sounds, promises to be an event where you’ll experience fabulous talent during the start of our spectacular musical evenings.

Enjoy the music of eight-piece powerhouse, The Bamboos, who have redefined Australian Soul music, and have long been regarded as one of Australia's best live bands in the country. You’ll enjoy a stand-out double act with jazz and soul played by Jazz Party.

Join us for this delightful evening of vibrant and superb music, where you’ll sit in the comfort of reserved seating at the event.

We’ll provide you with complimentary coffee/tea and a light snack during the evening.

We can pick you up and take you to the event and return you home afterwards, or you can meet us there at the park. Let us know if you would like transport support for the event when you ring to book your place. Priority is given to those who have significant frailty.

If it’s a warm, sunny afternoon, ensure you Slip, Slop, Slap. And bring along a bottle of drinking water. In the event of wet weather or a day of declared extreme heat, the outing will be cancelled.

BOOKING DETAILS

Cost: FREE EVENT. Complimentary coffee/tea provided for those who book with us. Bring your own bottle of drinking water.

Bookings: ESSENTIAL. To reserve a seat ring 8290 1333 after 9.30am on Tuesday 19 December.

Pick up: Community Transport Service from home and return home is available to people with a significant level of frailty, upon request. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require this service.

Sunset Sounds

Special January Summer Edition