The Community Magazine for Boroondara, Monash & Whitehorse Cities Issue no. 126 Spring 2012

Teen Spirit on the Kokoda Trail

What Inspires an Artist

Snooker’s Lone Ranger

Meet More of Burwood’s Birds!

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Cover photo: Local students embark on the This Issue Kokoda challenge spring 2012 regulars Features 20 bulletin noticeboard 5 Artist shares his Vision 22-3 burwood village traders’ report 24-5 business & small business directory 9 Wattle park primary Blooming 25 information for advertisers 26 scribe’s scribbles 10 students Face Kokoda Challenge 30 community notices index 15 Burwood rsL in snooker war 19 27 16 More Birds in Burwood

18 Cooking for Charity

19 neighbourhood House Celebrates 18 4 21 peridot: a gem in the Theatre scene

27 Museum Conducts History Lessons

30–46 Community notices

BULLETin pEOpLE issue 126 The Burwood Bulletin is produced by From the Editor volunteers who provide a range of talents Welcome to the Spring issue of the Burwood Bulletin. freely for the beneit of the community Our volunteer team has once again been working hard to President Bob Stensholt bring our readers stories about the interesting people and Vice President Kathy Clarkson events that make up our great community. The experience Treasurer Sue Tay of local students walking the Kokoda Trail, I think, is inspiring; Secretary [email protected] we have another instalment from Kathy Clarkson in our Birds Alan MacGavin ph 0408 325 325 in Burwood series; and I hope you enjoy Brooke’s Editor Chris Gray ph 9873 4797 [email protected] (“A Kid in Burwood”) contribution, now appearing as “Brooke’s Corner”. Advertising Robert Kay ph 9836 5520 Layout/Design Cheryl Grant Indeed, there are so many interesting stories and events Graphic Designers Laura Tynan in the district that we have had to push some stories back Jan Harrison Linda Hii (Kwik Kopy) to the next issue. Please keep letting us know all the great things that are going on in your part of the neighbourhood. Proofreaders Natalie Filmer Barrie Harding Susan Whitehead Printing BPA Print Group Burwood Bulletin Inc. ABN 90 904 070 125 Tom Markovski ph: 9808 6622 PO Box 87 Burwood 3125 Writing Team email [email protected] Rosemary Feneziani Jean Hadler www.burwoodbulletin.org Jeff Sargeant Susan Webster The Burwood Bulletin wishes to advise that the Margaret Warland Keith Smith views or remarks expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the Burwood MarJo Angelico Kathy Clarkson Bulletin editorial or production staff and no Zeynep Tahmazoglu Anna Douglas endorsement or service is implied by the listing of advertisers, sponsors or contributors. Associates Margaret Rockow Although every effort is made in reproducing Charles Hui Lavanya Kenneth and printing advertisements correctly, we can take no responsibility for errors. Penny Alberts Geoff Davies Carrie Simmons Kathy Soumprou Deadline for next issue nov 1

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4 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Michael Donnelly: Artist, Illustrator and Teacher

Working in several ields of the arts, Ashburton resident but perceptive approach was very encouraging. Upon Michael Donnelly has since 1984 held several solo exhibitions, completing my post-grad course at VCA I was invited and participated in group shows in Australia and the USA. to take part in a new mentoring program and was paired Michael complements his art practice with work as a visiting with William (Bill) Kelly, a former dean of the College, teacher with the vision impaired and in the Support Skills who has a strong human rights/social justice bent to his Program at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre. work, but is a very gentle and thoughtful teacher. Deborah Blakeley, of Zoneone Arts, spoke with Michael. I was also fortunate in working alongside a number How would you of very generous and describe your style? committed artists in I have variously my post-grad course described my “style” as that led to ongoing and igurative, expressionist, encouraging friendships. surreal, narrative. I’m not What is your irst source of sure I particularly have inspiration? one: more that my work My faith and belief in a has elements of all that I God who is deeply and have mentioned. lovingly involved in his What art qualiications creation, is connected do you have? How did you to it, and connects all decide to become an artist? parts of it together. I have a degree in Art hose connections, the Education from what was relationship between all the Alexander Mackie things, provide me with or City Art Institute in the stuf of my work. Sydney from the early Scale is a really interesting ‘80s and a post-grad Hartwell Oval Land, 2008 and diicult topic. How do Diploma in Fine Art: you achieve a good scale? Painting from the VCA (Victorian College of the Arts) in I have always made pictures the size I thought they Melbourne from the mid-’90s. needed to be. As much as possible, though, I try to keep I spent much of my childhood drawing and making stuf one dimension to less than the four-foot width of my in and out of school. In the last years of primary school I Tarago’s back door. discovered that there were such things as artists and galleries, What do you love to do when you are not painting? and then in high school I had a couple of enthusiastic art Reading, bike riding, watching detective shows on the teachers who modelled a possible way forward. ABC and working with children who are blind, or have Looking back at your irst art, what painting knowledge do low vision, in my paid teaching work. you wish you had then? Do you have a favourite book that you return to for I actually came to painting fairly late on, after years inspiration? of focusing on my drawing practice. My introduction to he Bible, Joyce’s Ulysses, Dylan homas’s Under Milk painting in under-grad was marred, I feel, by lecturers Wood, Gerard Manly Hopkins’s and Les Murray’s poetry who insisted on painting meaning only one way of … and also music – jazz, opera, sacred and gospel, folk, operating and perceiving things, so I shifted across to rock, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Ravel, ceramics and printmaking disciplines where there seemed Donizetti – depends on when and what I am doing. to be more freedom in what you made and could explore, What are your favourite galleries in Melbourne, and despite the technical rules. By the end of my art ed course gallery/galleries in the world that you visit? I was particularly engrossed by the act of drawing, which In Melbourne: Heide Museum of Modern Art in pulled together some of my primary interests in form Bulleen, the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, and iguration from ceramics and printmaking. Once I Langwarrin; and, in the past, Realities Gallery, Roar 2 realised that it was ine to paint the way I wished to paint, Studios, and the NGV before it was remodelled. Overseas: I started exploring it again. Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge with its celebration of early 20th Is there an artist who has inluenced you? century British art, Fondation Maeght near St-Paul-de- I have been inluenced by many artists over time. Vence, the Musée Picasso in Paris and the British Museum. hese include John Brack, Andrew Wyeth, Brett Whitely, My signature Zoneone Arts question – what are the most Donald Friend, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Lucien important design elements? Freud, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, William Robinson, Originally I would have said just line, tone, and to name a few. then form with my drawing work. Colour has become Do you have a mentor or have [you ever] had a mentor? increasingly important to me in my painting. In my art making, two “mentors” have been signiicant. How do you see your art evolving? In the late ‘80s/early ‘90s I often attended life drawing Very slowly, consolidating what has come before. through the National Gallery of Victoria Society, and the classes were tutored by Chris Dyson, whose laid-back • Read more arts interviews on www.zoneonearts.com.au

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6 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Snow Captivates Ashburton by Devi Melina In 1951 it snowed “It is always a lovely day and everyone has fun and in Burwood and the children enjoy it.” With at least a thousand children surrounds. Our joining the event, this year was the irst time that photo from Alan Tanner shows two of the Snow Tube was installed in Ashburton. Kids slid his children and two down a giant inlatable tube, landing in fresh snow and others on the corner playing, often for the irst time, in its icy wetness. of Baker Pde and Dunscombe Ave, Ashburton. From BB Issue 82

natural miracle brought snow to Ashburton on 9 A August in 1951 and snow came again 61 years later in Ashburton shopping centre with the help of Mt Buller. Mt Buller delivered tonnes of snow and the “Snow Tube” to Ashburton turning the shopping area into a snow play zone for kids and families. It all started six years ago when Liz Webb saw on the TV that Mt Buller had brought snow down for the zoo. She thought, “hey must be able to bring the snow down to Lexia St too”. She rang them, and they were willing to have a go. Ms Webb admits that she was not inspired by the he joy of the children marked the day in a profound miracle snow 61 years ago. She says that she was instead way. he snow reignited the kids’ love for the outdoors. inspired by the joy of playing with snow. “It is always hey want to be outside, enjoy it, and play with it. Nine- fun to do things to be a bit diferent, and it was fun to year-old Sadie said, “this is the best experience that ever have snow on the street,” she said. happened in my life”. Jessica Maggs

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September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 7 Gloria Jean’s Coffees Arrive in Burwood By Kathy Clarkson Jarrod, who was born and bred in Burwood, returns to the area after 25 years of coffee experience and management in Victoria and interstate. So he’s “bean” around, you might say! Jarrod’s Burwood background has created strong community interest and he wishes to incorporate this into the business through sponsorship of local schools and clubs. Indeed, Jarrod has already donated prizes and gifts for local Mother’s Day activities, and funds to the local RSPCA raised through the Cupcake Day initiative held in August, to which 50c from every drink bought from Gloria Jean’s Coffees was contributed. There is no end to Jarrod’s enterprise and “caffeine energy”! He also offers some new catering ideas. 1. “High Tea” for small groups (4–10 people) at $14.95 per person for those who would like more sophisticated arrod Montigue is the friendly and welcoming owner/ dining, with excellent service. Jmanager of the new Gloria Jean’s coffee house at the 2. A Gloria Jean’s Coffee Kart for local school or Burwood One Shopping Centre. He has high hopes community events to supply hot coffee at the venue. for the newly refurbished Kmart shopping complex 3. A Wi-Fi facility available for all, including students of the at the corner of Burwood Highway and Blackburn Rd. local Deakin University campus. Jarrod says that Gloria Jean’s Coffees is a completely So now that parking is easier, go and visit Gloria Jean’s new experience for the Burwood area. His cosy coffee coffee house and make yourself known to Jarrod. You house is located in the corner of the Food Court, will be pleasantly surprised at the relaxed ambience, opposite the new Coles supermarket entrance (shop space for shopping trolleys and a range of quality coffee number G50). products, not to mention the food – and the coffee!

8 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Wattle Park Primary: Growing for the Future by Alexandra Epstein The garden class has not only improved students’ practical skills, it has also contributed to their academic learning. n a short space of time, Wattle Park Primary has Difficult words such as “guacamole” and “tabouli” have been undergone some significant changes. The past 18 months added to spelling lists. And there has also been plenty of Ihas seen the construction of two new buildings and the counting. “My expectation is refurbishment of another; with that kids’ measurement results more redevelopment scheduled. will improve in mathematics,” Principal Gayle Cope describes said Gayle. It is just an the building program as a expectation at this stage, but “journey” for the school and its Gayle is able to point out 384 students. several examples where students Wattle Park Primary was use mathematics in the kitchen. founded in 1914 and has been Do you know how many an educational starting point for millilitres are in a cup? several generations of children. Bigger questions had to be The new building designs were considered for the building born out of a desire to develop program. Gayle said staff were the ideal learning environment constantly thinking about the for current and future students. future when designing learning “We’re trying to create learning Scarecrow monitors with program coordinator John Davey spaces and activities. “What’s spaces and learning activities important for kids to know for kids now that are relevant to so that they have employment them,” explains Gayle. in 2020 or 2030?” Gayle said.With modern facilities and One topic particularly relevant to children today is innovative learning programs, the future looks bright for the sustainability. Wattle Park Primary has its own sustainability staff and students at Wattle Park Primary. team as part of the Scarecrow program. The group comprises student monitors from Prep to Grade 6, who help develop sustainable initiatives – include composting, holding rubbish- All aspects of alterations free lunches and placing stickers above light switches to Wedding gowns remind students and staff about energy conservation. Bridemaids alterations Maternity alternations The Scarecrow program is not a new initiative, but it has Dressmaking been greatly enhanced by the school’s redevelopment. The Style advice new structures include a building with eight classrooms and Restyle-Remodel-Resizing a gymnasium which houses a basketball court, stage, music Repair room, community meeting room and canteen. The old canteen Embroidery - Hand beading and boys’ toilets were converted into a kitchen classroom. The kitchen has enhanced the Scarecrow program. “[The 03 9078 4160 kitchen] made it so much easier,” says John Davey, who 1386 Toorak Road, Camberwell Vic 3124 coordinates the program with fellow teacher Robyn Gilmour. Once a week, students from grades 3 and 4 take part in a kitchen garden class, which encourages them to get actively Centre for Child and Family Development involved in their learning. They participate in one-hour Camberwell gardening sessions. Vegetable patches, fruit orchards and a Director: Ruth Schmidt Neven chicken shed are all located in the school’s extensive gardens, formerly Chief Psychotherapist Royal Children's Hospital and the students plant, harvest and learn about seasonal The Clinic offers: produce with a gardener. This is followed by a 90-minute cooking session in the kitchen with a specialist cook. •Under Fives Counselling •Adolescent Counselling Luckily for parents, the children are bringing what they •Parent/Family Consultation have learnt home. The garden class provides them with skills •Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for emotional, social and behavioural problems and knowledge they can put into practice at home. “The Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates conversation I’m having with parents is that kids are trying Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422 foods they’ve never tried before. They’re eating vegetables and www.childandfamily.com.au they’re wanting to cook at home,” Gayle said.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 9 Ingniting Teen Spirit on the Kokoda Trail by Rosemary Feneziani mentally prepare for the challenge and to support them while they are trekking. To say the trail is “walked” understates the endurance and perseverance required to traverse the treacherous trail, and that is why the teens spent four months prior to their departure preparing themselves physically and mentally for the challenge that awaited them in PNG. he teenagers are students at local Boroondara schools, including Camberwell High, Canterbury Girls High and Camberwell Girls Grammar. Previous participants spoke at the schools about their experience of walking the trail and how their lives had been afected as a result. he stories of travel, adventure and history ignited an interest in many students, including the girls with whom I spoke. Some cited the idea of gaining itness and an interest in geography and biology as a motivating factor in applying. Interested applicants undergo an interview process that aims to he Kokoda Trail, in Papua New Guinea, was determine who is suitable for the trek. he commitment T the site of many bitter and bloody engagements requirements are high, so the leaders aim to ensure that fought by Japanese and Australian forces between July all who are accepted are able to commit to and complete and November in 1942. PNG then comprised two the training sessions and the required written work. he Australian territories, known as Papua and New purpose of the Guinea. he campaign to stop Japanese forces training sessions, advancing and taking over Port Moresby – and which include subsequently invading Australia – was won, but early morning not without the bloodshed of many soldiers. gym sessions, he young Australians who died during these bushwalking and months, most in their late teens, are now buried written work, is to in a cemetery outside Port Moresby. foster a culture of he ighting raged in appalling conditions in unison, team spirit an unforgiving and harsh landscape. he trail is and leadership a 96 km winding track that is only passable on among the teens. foot. Its topography includes a peak altitude of he tasks were 2250m, dense jungle with vine-entwined trees tackled by the team and rapidly lowing rivers. It starts 50 km east of with gusto and enthusiasm. Kate, a Year 11 student, said Port Moresby. that even though the training meant that her social life he signiicance of the Kokoda Trail and the events sufered, she looked forward to each session and enjoyed that took place there holds an important place in the friendships formed. Some girls experienced moments Australia’s wartime history. It is a place that symbolises of hesitation. Emmalyn, another Year 11 student, said determination, courage, endurance and camaraderie. It she felt at one stage that she had taken on too many also has become a site that many young Australians are commitments. However, the drive to complete the keen to visit – to actively explore and learn what the trail challenge and experience Kokoda helped them continue. represents. Many believe walking the trail is a way of he girls described the arrival at PNG as “exciting”, honouring and showing respect to the fallen Diggers. “nerve-wracking” and “unreal”. he teens and their leaders In July of this year, a group of 12 local were supported by a group of 22 local porters who assisted teenagers (consisting of two boys and 10 girls) aged by carrying food supplies and tents. he team found between 15 and 17, lew to PNG along with four adult the porters to be encouraging in times of diiculty and leaders and successfully hiked the track. I was fortunate stress, and also as great after-dinner dancing partners! to meet ive of the teens and one of their leaders, Sally, During their week-long trek, the team were confronted and learned more about their interest and desire to by rough terrain, extreme weather conditions and physical visit Kokoda. Sally has been a volunteer leader with and emotional demands. Kathleen, a Year 11 student at the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program for two years. Camberwell Girls Grammar, said that in times of diiculty he youth program is a part of the Kokoda Challenge she found motivation and inspiration by thinking of the Association, which originated in Queensland. Sally’s Diggers who had tackled the trail under harsher and more role is focused on helping the teens physically and dangerous conditions. (Continued p28...)

10 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Box Hill Chorale just Loves to Sing! ox Hill Chorale, formed in 1946 and formerly known The Chorale regularly appears with groups such as the Bas the Box Hill Choral Society, has developed into Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, the one of Victoria’s most active and respected community Hawthorn Band and the Australian Children’s Choir. choirs. This growth has The Chorale has been fostered friendships and under the direction of great music-making, prominent award-winning ensuring that Box conductor Andrew Wailes Hill Chorale is one of for 17 years and currently Victoria’s leading non- consists of 65 members auditioning choirs. who enjoy the musical The Chorale participates support of repetiteur in civic activities and and assistant conductor fundraising, and performs Evan Cresswell, a well- a wide variety of music, known and experienced from large-scale orchestral accompanist, performer works with professional and chorale leader. orchestras and soloists to The choir is seeking new lighter classics and folk songs, madrigals and carols. The members to join its exciting 2012 season. Prospective choir occasionally undertakes regional tours, and enjoys members are welcome to come along to The Arbour, a aregular series of social events throughout the year. magnificent rehearsal venue at the Box Hill Community Recently, the Chorale has performed Beethoven’s 9th Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill to see a rehearsal or Symphony with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, two before joining. A committee member will greet and and in July performed Faure’s Requiem with the answer any questions about the choir and its activities. Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir as part of their For further information visit www.boxhillchorale.org.au subscription series and Aria competition finals. or email: [email protected]

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September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 11 Butonfest 2012 Victorian Button Collectors Club Annual Display and Sales Day A Day in Winter Saturday, 29 September, 9.30am–3.30pm On a cold winter’s day Burwood Heights Uniting Church Everything is dull and grey Cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd, Burwood East The weather report is predicting a storm nce again, it’s time for Buttonfest, the So I stay inside and try to keep warm Oannual exhibition and sales day dedicated I open the curtains and sneak a look to buttons, and all things button-related. Find Oh dear! Think I’ll stay in bed and read my book out why button collectors rave about buttons! But no… come on… get up I say his year’s Buttonfest features a stunning Go and brave this cold, cold day! display of highly collectable antique buttons Everyone in town is asleep in bed from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau As I put my beanie on my head and Art Deco periods, providing a unique I slip my gumboots on my feet opportunity to see wonderful examples side And wrap my scarf around my cheeks by side. With fashion currently taking tips I head off to a football game from Art Deco and design championing a distinctly The temperature is still the same handmade aesthetic, these three distinct and hugely My nose is runny and my face is red inluential design periods come into their own at I think I should go back to bed! Buttonfest 2012. Is that the sun peeking through the clouds? From Bakelite to Victorian glass, from natural materials Is it teasing me? I scream out loud! to enamels, from precious metals to brass, Buttonfest 2012 “Oh how I wish spring would come will present buttons in a cornucopia of materials, styles That winter would be over and done!” and colours to choose from. From the 19th century to But wait! Spring is almost here present-day buttons, buckles and closures, there will be Soon enough the skies will clear something for everyone. Buttonfest 2012 provides a great I just need to wait, hold on tight opportunity to view, buy and collect. Soon my world will be warm, cheerful and bright! “Buttons are fascinating,” said Robyn Caddy, President By Brooke of the Victorian Button Collectors Club. “Collecting old buttons combines for me many of the attributes I like about antiques and past history.” “Whether it’s fashion, antiques, militaria, social or manufacturing history that you’re interested in, button collecting covers it all.” With close to 100 members, the VBCC is keen to share its knowledge of buttons and their preservation. If you’d like to start collecting buttons or wish to ind out more about those you already have, come along! VBCC members will be there with market stalls to tempt and exhibits to amaze and educate. Collectors, vintage button lovers and crafters welcome. $3 adult (under 12 free) Call VBCC President, Robyn Caddy, 9884 5675, or email [email protected] or www.vicbuttonclub.com.au

12 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Display your Railway Stations Yield Some Secrets by Susan Webster medals with n Tuesday 31 August, I walked along the OAnniversary Trail between Toorak Rd and High St in Ashburton. On the way I jotted down some pride. historical facts from the information boards that are near the Burwood and Ashburton stations. A lot of readers have mentioned that they particularly enjoy our historical articles. he Ashburton Station Ashburton station was opened on 30 May 1890 under the name of Norwood (taken from Norwood Rd – now Toorak Rd) as part of the short-lived Outer Circle railway line. A scant six months later it was renamed Ashburton, for Ashburton Terrace in County Cork, Ireland. In 1895 it became the southern terminus of the Outer Circle, with the closure of the Ashburton to Oakleigh section. he Camberwell – Ashburton section was closed in May 1897, but reopened a little over a year later, initially as part of the Deepdene Dasher steam service. rotect and Burwood railway station, photo taken Prepair your from Trent Street Burwood 1922 valuable history while creating a striking display. Mounted swing or court style, medals can be cleaned and reribboned and lost medals replaced with replicas. Cabinet frames are available so medals can be worn as well as displayed.

he Burwood Station Every framing order over $100 receives Burwood Station was opened on the same day as two beautiful greeting cards free. Ashburton, and rejoiced in the name Hartwell, after Mention this ad. nearby Hartwell House. his was rather confusing, as the current Hartwell station was then called Hartwell When it matters, bring it to Hill, and many people got of at the wrong station. Abacus Art for expert advice he station was inally renamed Burwood on 1 August on mounting and framing. 1909, with Hartwell Hill becoming Hartwell. he name came from Burwood House, which was built by Sir William Palmer in 1852. In 1924, the Camberwell Foundation – Ashburton line, of which Burwood is a part, was Member of electriied. he line was then extended to become the present Alamein line in 1948. Member Our thanks to Frank and Valma Fell of Burwood History Group for the photograph and assistance with this article. 489 Warrigal Rd Ashwood 9885 8742 www.abacusart.com.au

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 13 Waverley Gem Club Shows Jewels in its Crown

averley Gem Club is holding its Junior member for the best exhibition case. These are Wannual exhibition from 10am to demonstrating beautiful displays, some of the finest 5pm on 22 and 23 September, the first faceting examples of the hobby. weekend of the school holidays. It will This year, a special display of crown be held at Brandon Park Community replicas, created by Richard Cadden, on loan Centre, 645 Ferntree Gully Rd, Glen for the exhibition. These will be displayed in Waverley, behind the fire station. the main hall. There will be gem traders from Demonstrations are held throughout the around Victoria and some from weekend. They include copper enamelling, interstate, as well as a pearl trader from chain mail, silver work, carving, wire the Cook Islands. They sell jewellery, wrapping and faceting. Gem identification gems, minerals and equipment for the and jewellery cleaning are also available. hobby of lapidary. Many visitors to the exhibition stay all day. During the year, club members are Morning and afternoon teas are available, as busy creating items of jewellery. These well as lunches that include a sausage sizzle. are individual creations. Gemstones Waverley Gem Club members enjoy all are set in silver and gold, some wire aspects of lapidary. Field trips are held, wrapped, and there are also beaded to fossick for gems. Some stones can be items. Faceted stones and opals are also on sale. And a large faceted, carved, or made into cabochons and then set in silver selection of minerals, rocks and slabs ready for a lapidarist and gold. to work on, are available. There is also a mineral group for members who like to Activities for children include a quiz about gemstones. On collect specimens and leave them in their natural state. This is completion they choose a prize from a selection of mineral a fascinating aspect of the hobby – looking at the wonders of items. There is also a very popular fossicking event for all ages. the earth, especially through the microscope. Members create displays from their collections and compete Contact Gwen 9808 7510 or Garry 9708 0087.

14 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Burwood RSL’s Fighting Force

Featuring Yvonne Mahoney, the only female player in It was not until Aaron had moved away from home the whole competition! and Yvonne had retired from primary teaching that she by Kathy Clarkson decided to concentrate on the game of snooker herself. She started playing 8-Ball ucked behind Burwood pennant competition at Village on the corner of the Burvale Hotel but THyslop and Myrniong soon moved on to snooker streets you will ind the Burwood and billiards at the St sub-branch of the RSL (Returned Mary’s Recreation Club & Services League), re- in South Camberwell established here in March 1992 and got herself a coach after moving from its Toorak (Graeme Walters, who is Rd premises. You may spot the still her coach). It wasn’t lagpole and cenotaph in front of long before Yvonne this rather unobtrusive building discovered the Over-55 as you pass by. Yvonne takes aim RSL competition where Behind these doors lies a she could try out her hidden treasure trove. A small newly-developed skills. band of enthusiastic members keeps the Billiards: a tactical game played on a She joined Box Hill RSL irst Burwood sub-branch of the RSL going. full-size billiard table, using just three then transferred to Mitcham RSL And what unites them in camaraderie balls: white, red and yellow. where she became captain of the each week is ‘war’ in the form of Snooker: played on a full-size billiard team. She remained there for billiards and snooker matches. Burwood table using 15 red balls, 6 coloured about eight years before moving has a secret weapon in the traditionally and a white. to Burwood RSL, on home soil all-male RSL Over 55 Billiards & 8-Ball: played on a small table as it were, and has remained there Snooker Competition–the only female otherwise known as Pool. ever since. (Continued page 29...) competitor in the entire competition, Yvonne Mahoney! he competition, comprising 13 suburban teams, is BURWOOD HIGHWAY played in various RSL venues around Melbourne on Tuesday mornings. Matches are always followed by MOWERS lunch, which cools the mood of hot competition. he Burwood team practices and competes at the Burwood RSL which houses two full-size billiard tables. Competition is ierce. And Yvonne is one of the iercest. She is well accepted amongst the men, but there is no mercy shown. She has to be as tough as they are. Yvonne’s family history of the game is as interesting as her participation. If you know anything of the game you may have heard of Yvonne’s son, Aaron Mahoney, a Sales, Service, Repairs & Spares prominent Australian and Victorian Snooker champion. Brushcutters฀&฀Blowers Yvonne and her husband, John, spent much time Lawn฀Mowers/Ride-ons grooming their son, from the time he started “potting Sharpening฀Service around” at the age of eight, to his amazing win at age Mulchers/Shredders 11 in the Men’s 8-Ball “Knockout” competition at the Hand฀Mower฀Sharpening Waltzing Matilda Hotel in 1989 when Aaron “scooped Edges฀and฀Hedge฀Trimmers the pool”, as it were, with prize money of $120! Chain฀Saws Converting their backyard shed at Monbulk into a billiard room with a full-size table saw the launch of Aaron’s Snooker career from youngest Victorian champion of the Men’s 8-Ball competition. 33 Burwood Hwy, Burwood By 1995, Yvonne and John had set up the Victorian Call Brendan or Jason Cueist Association for junior competition and moved 9808 5370 to the Burwood area and built a new billiard room to house the table plus Aaron’s numerous trophies.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 15 nocturnal feeding habits and daytime roosting they are hard to glimpse, hidden amongst the leaves on a branch of a tree. Even perched on street wires, their dark bodies are well camouflaged in the night, and the silence of their flight can easily be mistaken for that of a fruit-bat. Usually alone or in pairs, and maybe with a chick or two, the tawny frogmouth is one of the most discrete of our native birds. The wood-like, grey-brown feathers blend so well with the branch it sits on that you have to search carefully to find it, sitting motionless with yellow eyes watching intently down the “nose” of its wide Parrots, Cockies and Tawny Frogmouths “frog mouth” grey beak. Has anyone noticed the great variety of birds frequenting the Burwood area in recent years? Certainly, my area near Gardiner’s Creek sees many more native species than previously. This is perhaps due to the council’s replanting, some years back, of indigenous vegetation along the Linear Park of Gardiner’s Creek. The many trees, now mature, attract a variety of native birds. We in the Burwood district are the winners, with so many colourful parrots feeding in eucalypts at different times of the day. The chirping, chattering lorikeets can often be heard as they feed on flowering gums in the sunlight, flitting amongst the leaves and being impossible to capture on camera! It is a rare treat to actually spot one of the small musk lorikeets – recognisable by their red forehead and “earmuffs” that cap bright green bodies with a hint of yellow under each wing. So easily camouflaged amongst variegated gum leaves! The Tawny Frogmouth is well camoulaged Frequently seen too, is the brightly-coloured rainbow lorikeet, which arrives in large numbers in the early The tawny frogmouth does have an owl-like hoot morning and late afternoon to feed high in gum trees. that is reminiscent of a deep-throated drumming sound They are not to be missed with their brilliance of colour repeated monosyllabically. The adult pair appears to and noisy, shrill screeching in flight and whilst feeding! call “oom” to each other. It sounds like an echo – barely Nesting in the hollow of a tree between August and discernible at night unless you know what you are December, as witnessed last year at the front of my listening for. house, the rainbow lorikeet couple will prepare their The “tawny” loves secluded tree foliage in the daytime nest by chipping out the wood to make a hidden cavity and can be found in the local parks – where I found the for breeding and rearing their young. one photographed here. The tell-tale sign of the presence Since the widespread bushfires in Victoria, it is evident of a tawny in your neighbourhood is a large splash of that native species of birds have resorted to entering white droppings left on your driveway or footpath! Melbourne city precincts in search of food sources. Some So if you have not seen or heard any of these people may remember seeing a pair of yellow-tailed indigenous Australian birds in Burwood, then take a black cockatoos flying in and around Gardiner’s Creek closer look in the parks and gardens near your home or reserves. It was magnificent to see these two large, when you are out and about. You will be surprised by graceful birds with the yellow plumage underneath what you see right here on your doorstep. their fanned-out tails revealed in flight and to hear their distinctive, plaintive cry heralding their presence Don’t Feed the Birds! overhead. After the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, The Department of Sustainability and two such birds appeared in the Burwood–Ashwood Environment is calling on Melburnians to avoid area apparently searching for a safe haven, but were feeding wild birds following reports that it could constantly chased away by magpies and magpie larks assist the spread of bacteria among native who resented the intrusion! Unfortunately, they only parrots. Since March, there have been over 200 persisted for a few days before seeking new horizons reported sick or dead Rainbow Lorikeets in the – hopefully with greater success, for they are one of eastern and north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Eastern Australia’s rare beauties. Feeding of wild birds may actually endanger Another native bird often seen all the time around healthy birds and the public are advised not to the Burwood area and habitually in the suburbs of feed them. Rainbow Lorikeets have a simple Melbourne (according to a Healesville Sanctuary expert) is the tawny frogmouth. Often mistaken for an owl, with digestive system that is suited to their natural diet its nocturnal movements and haunting owl hoot, it is of native lowering plants and insects. There is actually a member of the night jar family. Although you suficient food in the environment for wild birds; may rarely, if ever, see one, they are actually widespread they do not require supplementary feeding. and common over most of Australia. Because of their

16 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Clarice Dixon Reaches 91 Reincarnation Boutique by Jean Hadler By Kathy Clarkson Clarice has been part of the Ashburton Bowling Club since before it even opened in 1956. arie Stokes is proprietor and manager of a In 1954 Clarice, Mnew retro boutique called Reincarnation, with some other situated in the Burwood Village just near the corner ladies, worked of Warrigal and Toorak roads, next to IGA. Marie’s in the shed at up-market boutique stocks quality recycled designer the far end of clothes, shoes and handbags, plus a beautiful selection the bowling of “retro-antique” jewellery. green providing he idea of boutique recycling came to Marie sandwiches and through her training and expert knowledge in the tea for the men ield of chemistry. For Marie is a science graduate and who were digging educator who still continues lecturing at university ditches and level today! And Marie is passionate about conserving levelling the green. our environment. What better background to have to One of these men understand and care about the processes of garment was Clarice’s late manufacture? husband, Alan, a Marie has become greatly concerned about the war veteran. For increasing use of dangerous chemicals and child two years he and labour in overseas countries for the treatment and others came after work to prepare the ground for manufacture of mass-produced cheap materials used the future Bowling Club. Clarice left school at the age of 13, putting her age in the clothing industry for sale to Western markets. up to 15 to become an apprentice to a seamstress She is also worried about associated toxic waste in Elsternwick, earning just six shillings a week. Much seeping into world river systems and afecting the later in life she applied her skills on a craft stall at environment and food sources. Marie thought that her beloved bowling club. For over 30 years she there had to be something better than that. And there made thousands of dollars for the club with this stall, is: the recycling of quality designer items of clothing and at one stage was Lady President for two years. that still look good and were made mostly from Clarice’s bowling this season has been curtailed natural ibres. owing to a knee replacement. Even so, she is still Twice-used is half-saved! actively involved with the indoor bowls group and It is a win-win situation in both of Marie’s loves to take part in their card sessions. Her name shops (her other recycle boutique is in Glenferrie can be seen on a board at the club, as a mark of Rd, Hawthorn) because her business is run on recognition “for her many years of outstanding consignment. his means you can ofer her quality service at the Bowling Club Inc.”. garments, shoes, handbags and jewellery and receive a I wonder how many other clubs could boast percentage of the sale of these items. of a member who has been part of a club for 58 So go along and check out Reincarnation, where all years? Congratulations, Clarice, for your many goods have a “second chance at life”, and you will be achievements at the Ashburton Bowling Club. doing your bit to help save the environment.

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September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 17 shburton Meats and Ashburton Community Bank ® have combined to help a local children’s charity, the L-R: Paul Klooster, manager AEdge Community Fund, with donations of over $3000. Ashburton Meats; Last year, Ashburton Meats came up with the idea of asking Fiona Kerr, its customers for favourite soup recipes. Customers, who manager Ashburton love the friendly service along with the meat, swamped the Community Bank; butcher with tried-and-tested recipes. The result was the and Mark Ashburton Soup Cook Book, published by Ashburton Meats and Weber, the Edge sold across the counter. Community Fund. The proits from the book, $1230, were donated to the Edge Community Fund, which regularly is called upon by local schools and community organisations to help families who are struggling with the costs of ensuring their kids go to kinder, participate fully at school, or join local sports clubs or Here is a recipe from the popular Soup Cook Book: organisations such as scouts and guides. Broccoli, Potato and Bacon Soup by Ruth Cruttenden The soup book proved so popular that a second edition Ingredients: was called for and the Ashburton Community Bank stepped 1 large head of broccoli, broken up, stalks chopped in and funded the printing cost of about $500. 2 medium potatoes cut into equal pieces The Edge Community Fund is the “charity of choice” of 1 large onion, chopped the Ashburton Traders Association, and earlier this year their 2 cloves of garlic, minced annual rafle, with prizes donated by local traders, raised over 4 rashers of bacon $2500. The Ashburton Community Bank matched the rafle 1 sprig of thyme receipts with a donation of $1500 making the total from the 1 litre of chicken stock rafle over $4000. 1 tablespoon cream Ashburton Meats won the John Reddish Service Excellence Salt and pepper, parsley Award for a Boroondara business providing the most Method: outstanding customer service in 2011. However, it is not Sweat broccoli, potato, bacon, onion and garlic in a little oil resting on its laurels and has launched a second recipe until the onion is soft. Add stock, thyme, salt and pepper. campaign among its customers. Responses are coming in and Simmer 25–30 minutes. Blend, stir in cream. Serve with it expects to publish a second book soon – Best Local Casserole chopped parsley. Recipes. Once again any proits will go to a local charity.

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18 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 25 years for Burwood’s Neighbourhood House! he Council Community Service representatives continued to attend meetings, providing invaluable assistance and support from Camberwell, Box Hill and Waverley. In January 1985, the steering committee distributed 3000 questionnaires in Burwood, seeking information about the kinds of activities and interests householders would like from a Neighbourhood House. Valuable feedback was obtained. he irst Burwood Neighbourhood House committee was elected on 28 May 1985. Finally in May of 1987 advice was received from the Box Hill Mayor, Cr Russell Crawford and President of Box Hill Council that the house at 1 Church Street the BNH Committee of Management, Fran Downs, had been made available as the long-awaited Burwood oficially open Burwood Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood House. 28 September 1987 I invite all past participants, councillors, committee n 1981, a group of interested women decided to members and tutors to join us in celebrating 25 years of look into setting up a community centre. hey had community service on 28 September at 1pm. visited Nunawading Community House and felt a When I began as Coordinator/Manager the house was I operating with small groups in a grey brick building, roller similar resource was needed for Burwood. Great support was received from the Burwood Sub-Branch RSL, door garage and two small bedrooms. “Aah, the blue tile and in particular from the then President, Mr Charles bathroom!” Come and visit! See all the changes that have Poulton. he use of the branch premises was the start of been made to make this a thriving small neighbourhood activities of a neighbourhood house. On 4 July 1984, house ... serving the community in ofering over 50 with the strong support of Mrs Estelle von Sturmer activities, supporting community groups and providing a (Neighbourhood Development Co-ordinator employed home for our most valued community magazine – by the Camberwell Council), a public meeting was held at he Burwood Bulletin. Cheryl Webster (Manager) which it was established that the committee would pursue All welcome to join us! Celebrate 25 years of the the establishment of a permanent Neighbourhood House. community’s Neighbourhood House! 1.8 Million Reasons for Communities to Celebrate! Could Meals On Wheels be of help to you The Ashburton, Balwyn, Canterbury and Surrey Hills or anyone you know? Community Bank ® branches of Bendigo Bank have now returned more than $1.8 million in sponsorships and grants Ashburton Support Services delivers Meals On to more than 200 organisations in their local communities. Wheels (to the area of Boroondara bounded by The Community Bank® model was seen as a way to Warrigal Rd, Gardiners Creek, Burke Rd, Camberwell restore branch banking services in places like Canterbury Rd and Toorak Rd) each day, Monday to Friday. and Surrey Hills after the last of the major banks closed Hot fresh soup, a hot main course and a dessert ® their doors. When locals saw that the Community Bank always provides a delightful repast. Frozen meals are gave back so much to local community organisations and provided for weekends and holiday periods. provided better service, branches were also established in ADVERT FOR BURWOOD BULLETIN Ashburton and Balwyn. If such a service would make your life easier and more Board Chairman, Dick Menting, said that this level of enjoyable, please telephone 9885 6443 to learn more. support – $1.8 million – was a stunning example of what can be done by reinvesting in banking in our community. “Our aim is to make a diference in our community – to buy buses for schools and senior citizens, to help build much needed community facilities, to help set up a youth foundation – to name just a few examples.”

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BULLETIN NOTICEBOARD The 30th Victorian Seniors Festival Be part of the Green City Dash! October 7–14. Celebrating the inspiring contribution of Craig Family Centre, 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton older Victorians, the Victorian Seniors Festival is run by the Saturday 20 October, 10am–3pm Victorian Government. It is supported by many community A scavenger hunt like the Amazing Race! Anyone aged 15– organisations and business sponsors. 25 is invited to grab a partner and be part of an exciting race he Festival is a lot of fun and there are many ways you around Boroondara, with prizes to be won. Think you can can get involved. here’s music, sports, shows, theatre, win? Come and discover things you never knew about our community group open days, walks – hundreds of free or city. Everyone gets a free Tshirt and showbag! Money raised low-cost, high-quality events throughout Victoria. If you are goes to events and projects for young people in the area. a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can also make use of eight days of free public transport. $20 +bf per person. Sign up on facebook – YAAC at Craig. Commencing in 1982, it has grown to the state-wide Contact Kate at The Craig: text or call 0404 116 130, celebration it is today. Some past highlights include: call 9885 7789 or [email protected] 1990, the irst multicultural concert for the Festival, staged Proudly supported by: Ashburton Community Bank Branch – at Melbourne Town hall in partnership with the Ethnic Bendigo Bank, Boroondara Council, Craig Family Centre5 Communities Council of Victoria and in 1997, introduction of Heritage Week: Back to the ‘70s, 13–20 September eight days of free public transport for Seniors Card holders. Whitehorse City Council, local libraries, historical groups What’s happening this year? On top of free music, theatre and the community are going “Back to the ‘70s” as part of and other entertainment, additional special events are being this year’s heritage week celebrations. Participants include held to celebrate the 30th year of the festival. Check for Box Hill, Surrey Hills and Whitehorse Historical Societies, updates at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/Home/Festival-and- Whitehorse/Manningham Regional Library Corporation, Awards/Victorian-Seniors-Festival.aspx Wattle Park Chalet, Parks Victoria and the Australian Locals events include: Ashburton Support Services’ Multicultural Event Institute of Genealogical Studies. 296 High St, Ashburton Wednesday, 10 October, noon–3.30pm Lots of activities make up the Program of Events, including Bringing seniors the opportunity to participate in a cultural cooking, tennis, Schwerkolt Cottage Open Day, a Central exchange of traditions and food. $10 per person. RSVP to Box Hill and Whitehorse Road Walkabout and a free showing Faye on ...... 9885 3815 of the ilm Red Dog. Heritage Week “Back to the ‘70s”also Seniors Week at Victorian Jazz Archive Inc. presents several free exhibitions, each highlighting different 15 Mountain Hwy, Wantirna (Mel 63 C8) aspects of life as it was back in those far-off days. Tuesday 9 and Friday 12 October, 10am–2pm There will truly be something for everyone. Tour, live jazz and morning/afternoon tea. Free. Visit: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Heritage-Week.html Bookings essential ...... 9800 553 DENTURE CLINIC TED HADDRICK Dental Prosthetist (Advanced Dental Technician

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20 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Peridot has a Dramatic History

eridot heatre Company is a non-professional Peridot has established itself as one of the leading non- Pcompany operating in Mount Waverley. We perform professional theatre companies in Melbourne, and is proud an annual season of four full-length plays and various of the quality of its productions. We are a subscriber- one-act plays including based company with a loyal drama, comedy, farce and A scene from No Chocolates by Request membership (Friends of lots more. he Company is Peridot) and are able to put based at the Unicorn heatre, in excess of 10,000 “bums Mt Waverley, a comfortable on seats” every year. In and intimate theatre that addition to good facilities, accommodates just over refreshments and high-quality 200 people. theatre, our members also Peridot heatre’s irst receive a monthly newsletter production was in August titled Gems. 1985. he name “Peridot” Each of the four comes from the precious green productions each year has a gemstone, which is one of season of 13 performances, the birthstones for the month with the addition of a of August. he irst Peridot Charity Preview (the night production, Moving by before the oicial opening), Stanley Price, was performed at the Monash High School where the performance is given to a local benevolent heatrette in Clayton. he venue, however, proved to be group as a fundraiser. unsuitable for a variety of reasons, and in November 1986 Over the years a One-act Play Season and a One-act Play Peridot moved to its current home at the Unicorn heatre. Festival have been added to the season and we are looking Members provide a welcoming atmosphere before to the future by ofering acting and technical workshops and after the shows and assist with building sets, making where interested people who have no experience can learn costumes and providing support in many other ways. skills that are needed to become involved. Volunteers and new members are always welcome! See page 46 or visit www.peridot.com.au for more information.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 21 Burwood Village Full of Hidden Treasures! On Saturday, 28 July, Toorak Rd was abuzz with the Spring is upon us – and this means it is taxation time. No long-awaited opening of new delicatessen and café, he need to travel far from home, a walk through the Village will Rustic Table. Mirella and Massimo Dipoi have worked take you to one of the local accounting practices, including extremely hard remodelling the shop, with a view to Ross Kotros & Associates. Ross, a certiied practising becoming the purveyors of ine accountant, who has settled into foods and cofee. the Burwood Village and shares his he day was a family afair, with motto: “A helping hand for business Mirella and Massimo’s children and personal success.” helping in the new family venture, It is also the time of year to refresh and the delicious cofee from Café your home and look at new ideas. Trombetta available for visitors to Curtain and upholstery fabrics

try, on the house. Massimo was Photo: Kathy Clarkson galore can be found at Next Home busy all day providing scrumptious Furnishings. If you are looking to pork sausages to sample, perfect change a room or renovate, look for a family dinner any night of Rustic Table no further. With the wonderful the week. support of Amanda and her team, he Milk & Munga, a long-standing business of the the superb fabrics on display can be used to create your Burwood Village, welcomes new owners George and Marj. own curtains – transforming your home in no time. Co-owner, George Kosmo, grew up in the area and attended Burwood Village is constantly undergoing change. he Wattle Park High School, so he has fond childhood Traders Association is working hard on a fresh new logo, memories of the Village. He says, “Burwood Village is really website and advertising to relect the dynamic nature of changing and it is fantastic to be back working in the local the Village. Recently we asked some of our friends on the area.” Make sure you call in and say hello! Burwood Village Facebook page to provide their thoughts Café Bliss also sees new owners. It is great to see Wendy on some slogans. Mary-Anne Stuart provided us with and her team so enthusiastic and excited about getting to many suggestions, one of which has been used for this know many of the locals. Wendy invites all to come and article, and is our headline. hank you Mary-Anne! enjoy the cofee, prepared by an award-winning barista. To stay in touch, visit www.facebook.com/BurwoodVillage

22 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Family Ties Burwood Village Shopping Centre greets the whole The Folly Shop owner and trader Ruth said, “We community with open arms. People are always chose to enter into a family business to create a legacy welcomed into businesses with a friendly smile — for our family and children. We believe it is a sound similar to the way we are greeted when we get home investment due to the loyalty and support we would to our loved ones. This can be attributed to the fact be able to ofer each other and be able to rely on each that many of the businesses in Burwood Village are other in various situations.” The Folly Shop has a range owned and run by families. Whether it is Lesley and of giftwares, accessories and clothing for everyone, her son at the Peppermill, Ruth and her daughter from all over the globe — it’s a fantastic place to visit if at The Folly Shop or the brother/sister teams at you need to spice up your home! Santucci’s Cafe, Zouz Cafe and Bliss Café, to mention Next time you visit Burwood Village, know that you just a few. are supporting Australian families in achieving their When you visit Burwood Village next time, rest goals and ambitions to deliver the best products and assured that many of the traders have a great services to you and your family. understanding of the importance of families and how essential it is to hold them close to your heart. The traders take pride in family and want to bring their extraordinary products and services from their homes into yours. Telephone 9889 6680 At the Peppermill, Lesley said that working with We understand Small Business family “has always been very important for us . . . Our children bring a new/younger outlook to the business. General accounting They have energy, new ideas, innovation, and they Bookkeeping are fun to work with!” The Peppermill ofers a range of Tax preparation unique household items that will assist you and your Elizabeth Dalton PNA Reg. Tax Agent 1423 Toorak Road (rear), Burwood Village, Camberwell 3124 family to create great things in the kitchen. Fax. 9889 1790 Email: [email protected]

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September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 23 BUsinEss DirECTOry Burwood Village & District

ACCounTinG & TAxATion LAWnmoWEr & GArDEn mACHinEry SALES/SErViCE G H O’Brien & Assoc. 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 4245 Burwood Hwy Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 9808 5370 Tax on Trak rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 6680 Ashburton Mowers 397 High St 9885 3199 ACuPunCTurE & nATuroPATHy Liquor STorE Joseph Ferraro B.Nat, D.Acu. 1337 Toorak Rd 9889 6777 Burwood Cellars 1340 Toorak Rd 9889 4643 ALTErATionS & TAiLorinG oFFiCE FurniTurE nEW & uSED Secret Style 1386 Toorak Rd 9078 4160 Adco Ofice Furniture 119 Burwood Hwy 9808 4404 ArT GALLEriES oSTEoPATHy & PHySioTHErAPy The Highway Gallery 14 The Highway, Mt Waverley 9807 7261 Camberwell Spinal & Sports Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889 AuTomoTiVE SErViCE & rEPAir PACkAGinG & FrEiGHT Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander Dr 9888 8797 Pack & Send 1374 Toorak Rd 9809 4333 BAkEriES PEnFoLD moTorS BurWooD Burwood Bakery Shop 3, 1405 Toorak Rd 9889 7157 AuDi www.audipenfold.com.au BATHroom & kiTCHEn New Car Sales 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 Used Car Sales 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 Shelron Bathroom Centre 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111 Service & Parts 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 BrEAD mAkinG - CLASSES & SuPPLiES HoLDEn www.penfoldholden.com.au Mixing Bowl 1387 Toorak Rd 9809 4327 New and Used Sales 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333 BuTCHEr AnD GourmET FooD ProDuCTS Service 21 Mc Intyre St 92681307 Carl’s Culinary Cuts 1398 Toorak Road 9889 1010 Parts 11-17 McIntyre St 1300 858 084 mAZDA www.penfoldmazda.com.au CAkES New and Used Sales- 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 The Cake Cafe Shop 8, 1405 Toorak Rd. 9809 1243 Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294 CArPETS PHArmACy Jagers Carpets 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111 National Pharmacy 1429 Toorak Rd 9889 0800 CommuniTy HouSE PHoToGrAPHy Burwood Neighbourhood House 1 Church St 9808 6292 Shot, Framed & Hung 250 Warrigal Rd 9808 9827 DAnCE STuDio PiCTurE FrAminG BDC Dance 13-15 Yertchuk Ave 9888 3354 Creative Framing 115 Highbury Rd 9888 8225 DEnTiST Framed & Hung 250 Warrigal Rd 9808 9827 Azubel Dental 1341 Toorak Road 9809 1768 PLumBinG DoCTorS -- GEnErAL PrACTiTionErS Burwood Plumbing 9 Tudor St 9808 7211 Dr Susan Schlicht 303 Warrigal Rd 9808 3988 PrinTinG & CoPyinG Burwood Healthcare 400 Burwood Hwy 9888 8177 Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906 Dry CLEAninG rEAL ESTATE Care Fresh 1408 Toorak Rd 9889 4129 Exceland Camberwell 1373 Toorak Rd 9889 1666 FiSH & CHiPS Exceland Burwood 65 Station St 9888 8883 A&C Fish‘N Chippery 1380 Toorak Road 9889 0500 J A Cain First National 1156 Toorak Rd 9805 2900 FuEL & FoDDEr Mackintosh First National 1388 Toorak Rd 9889 2266 Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 Warrigal Rd 9808 2130 SoLAr EnErGy EquiPmEnT FunErAL DirECTor Solazone Solar Specialists 242 Warrigal Rd 9808 7337 W D Rose Funerals 339 Warrigal Rd 9808 8888 SoLiCiTorS GiFTWArE SHoP Frank Bertucci 1379 Toorak Rd 9889 0061 Zinc 1396 Toorak Rd 9889 4763 Oates Rennick Associates 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 6922 HAirDrESSinG SPorTS AnD SPinAL mEDiCinE D’Alton Hairdressing 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 5152 Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889 HomEoPATHiC nATuroPATHiC SErViCES SuPErmArkET Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 Trent St 9889 9835 IGA Plus Liquor 1424 Toorak Rd 9889 5120 inSurAnCE TooLBox ,TrAiLEr AnD CAnoPy CuSTom BuiLT Rick Watkins P/L 4 Burwood Hwy 98808300 Dragon Welding P/L 1339 Toorak Rd 9889 7379 LAnDSCAPinG SuPPLiES yoGA - STrESS mAnAGEmEnT Decor Pebble (Aust) P/L 84-90 Highbury Rd 9888 9888 Burwood Yoga 1-3 Bardolph St 9889 0684

Burwood Village & District Directory As a service to the Burwood community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this Traders and Business Directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. The cost is $60 per annum, inc.GST. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact Robert Kay on 9836 5520 or email [email protected]

24 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 BUsinEss DirECTOry Small & Home Business

ArT & DESiGn FirEPLACES PHoToGrAPHiC EquiPmEnT Christine Chappell Design Art Australian mantlepiece Shutter-Box Textile Product Design and Manufacture 1372 Toorak Road, Camberwell 1163 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124 Fine art and Web Design Fireplace renovations and supplies – gas and Photographic accessories, sale and servicing 12 Fairleigh Ave, Burwood 3125 wood. Accessories, ire sets and screens. with repairs onsite. M–F 9–5, Sat 9–12noon [email protected] Ph 9889 0866 or 0414 503 280 Ph. 9809 4711, www.shutterbox.com.au http://christinechappell.com.au [email protected] E: [email protected] AuDiT ACCounTinG TAxATion FooD SAFETy SPECiALiSTS PoST oFFiCE ian Grant FCA FCPA The Gourmet Guardian Pty Ltd Hartwell Post Ofice 13 Edwards Street, Burwood 3125 321 Warrigal Road, Burwood 1166 Toorak Road, Hartwell 3124 Ph: 9813 3599, Mob: 0418 317 818 Phone 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372) Ph: 9889 1132 Mobile 0422 922 883 Fax: 9813 2732 Open M–F 9am–5pm, Saturday 9–12noon E: [email protected] E: [email protected] SoLiCiTorS HomE mAinTEnAnCE DAnCE CLASSES– ADuLT Frank Bertucci man Around the House Lindy Hop Swing 1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125 Carpentry repairs/replacements At Ashburton & Mitcham Ph: 9889 0061/68 Weatherboards, fascias, decks, Fax: 9889 0407 Phone 0412 016 780 pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes E: [email protected] Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740 oates rennick Associates www.lindyhop.com.au AH/Fax: 9885 1150 Glen Iris 4 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Ph: 9808 6922 DoCTorS PAinTEr/ HAnDymAn Fax: 9808 2243 E: [email protected] Burwood Healthcare indrans residential Services 400 Burwood Hwy (cnr Middleborough Rd) A local business specialising in handyman TAxATion General Practitioners, extended hours work, painting and plastering. Ph 9888 8177 For an obligation-free quote, phone Jan on Tax Workshop www.burwoodhealthcare.com.au 0422 168 228 Registered Tax Agents All types of Taxation Returns 6 Tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147 Ph: 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480 ADVErTiSinG inFormATion Fax: 9888 2224 Full Page w18.5 x h26cm $400 colour, $276 b/w (or w 21.6 x h 30.3cm including bleed) Special Full Pages Burwood Bulletin volunteers (Inside front cover& back cover) PoA Half Page $252 colour, $168 b/w Can you help to keep this unique –Horizontal w18.5 x h13cm community magazine on the road? –Vertical w9 x h26cm We have vacancies for: quarter Page w9 x h13cm $152 colour, $101 b/w desktop Publisher, you will be familiar quarter Column w9 x h6cm $120 colour, $80 b/w with the Adobe suite and will be Small / Home Based Business Directory responsible for the look of the This Directory has been established by the Burwood Bulletin to assist small and home based businesses to magazine and updating the website. promote themselves in the local community. The cost for Advertising Co-ordinator, a business listing as per this page is $25 for four lines plus $5.50 per line to a maximum advertisement of six lines. writers. Prices include GST. deliverers, We particularly need people EnquiriES Phone Robert Kay 9836 5520 to deliver Burwood Bulletins in the or email [email protected] Burwood and Burwood East areas. Artwork must be ready for print. This takes just a couple of hours Please ask about print speciications every 3 months. or visit www.burwoodbulletin.org/advertise Cost of any necessary alterations to artwork or copy If you would like to help out will be an additional charge to the advertiser. please email: [email protected] All copy to be forwarded to: Burwood Bulletin Association, PO Box 87, Burwood 3125 or phone Susan 9885 3235 or email [email protected] *We are Centrelink approved for voluntary work Deadline next issue advertising & copy nov 1.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 25 All Aboard for MTB Recitals Snow in AShburton Once again Ashburton held ll Aboard… for the Melbourne Tramways Band’s a promotion with Mt Buller. his year, as well A73rd annual season of recitals at Wattle Park. as snow, they brought a Snow-Tube down to add to the Possibly Melbourne’s oldest band (established in pleasure of the kids who came in droves to slip and slide 1888), the Tramways Band has provided free public and throw snowballs. concerts, without interruption, since the dark days of he Ashburton shopping strip has gained Chicken 1940. he Band struggles inancially, but has been able Central and a real estate agency. We hope these two to continue with the support of sponsor, Yarra Trams, establishments will ind success in the strip. for the past decade. the ArcAde he arcade continues on its merry way. he nail salon and jewellery shop ofer beautiful temptations. Likewise, Pat has an amazing array of goods for personal gifts and the shoe repairer and alterations shop draw a regular trade. AShydeAlS Keep your eyes open for the Ashydeals discount cards which can provide your purse or pocket with a range of discounts: deals on cofee and cake or muins, deals where you to buy stated amount of goods and gain anadded bonus or a reduction on your bill. he card has proved useful for your scribe and I feel families will ind it very helpful, particularly to buy meat or other foodstufs. Remember to shop at Ashburton irst to support our butchers and fruiterers. Keep local shopping alive and well Tramways Band conductor Daniel van Bergen and President James Tulloch prepare for the because our lives will be poorer without it. band’s coming concert season.

“It’s probably fair to say that the commitment to the Wattle Park concerts keeps the Band going,” says Band President, James Tulloch. “Although we are able to present multiple ensembles, from full brass band to smaller combos and the 18 piece Tramways Big Band, engagements are hard to come by in tight times. Unfortunately, the public think of the band as some sort of government entity, and don’t realise that we are a community organisation relying on performance fees in order to survive.” he Tramways Band always welcomes new members Travel Agents Licence No: 30257 and can accommodate a broad spectrum of musicians. Telephone: (03) 9808 1177 Anyone interested should contact the band Largest Independent Travel Agent in Victoria on 9755 1475, or email [email protected] Proudly Serving the Community for 25 Years he concert season opens on 14 October as part of Victorian Seniors Week: �� Airfares �� Holiday Packages Sunday 14 October “Masters of the March” �� Cruises �� Accommodation Sunday 11 November “Rocky Moments” �� Rail Car Hire �� Sunday 16 December “Christmas Chorale” �� Coach �� Insurance �� Groups Sunday 17 February 2013 “Broadway Melodies” Reliable friendly service with knowledgeable staff Sunday 24 March 2013 “Polished Brass” providing personal attention and competitive travel. Sunday 21 April 2013 “ANZAC Relections” Concerts commence at 2.30pm, weather permitting. If East Burwood Travel Pty Ltd a concert is to be cancelled, MTB advise Parks Victoria by Shop 6, Cnr Burwood Highway and Middleborough Rd midday. You may check with them on 13 19 63. East Burwood VIC 3125 We suggest you take Tram 70 along Riversdale Rd to Stop 59. email: [email protected]

26 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Historic Tram Fleet on Track in Hawthorn by Zeynep Tahmazoglu the irst conductresses in 1942 and other members of his family worked at workshops as conductors or elbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Depot is drivers. Another volunteer, Geof Brown, was a tram Mone of the hidden gems of Melbourne. It may not conductor himself. look like much from the outside but the depot is full of The Hawthorn Tram Depot building may not be important Melbourne history. noticed by passers-by but is a pleasant surprise once you step inside. One can see the entire history of Melbourne’s famous public transport in one room. Stepping into each tram is like going back in time- the old and uncomfortable looking seats, sometimes wooden and sometimes plastic and the old advertisement posters stuck on the walls, giving away what year it may be, adding to the time travel-like experience. The ‘used tickets An original Melbourne cable tram please’ box and ‘pay dating from the 1880s as you enter sign’ are especially interesting Visitors donate a gold coin to enter the museum for those of us who now and can buy merchandise which goes towards upkeep. catch trams to see how While there are no plans for expansion at the moment, far they have come the depot was given $25,000 by VicTrack in 2010 to over the years to the improve visitor experience. introduction of Myki. Over the coming summer, the museum will extend The depot opened in 1916 and for many years trams its open days in response to public demand. from the City to Wattle Park and Burwood and from The Hawthorn depot has had a growing number of Richmond to Power Street ran from there. visitors over the years, with as many as 3000 visitors However, the fast growth of Melbourne meant that a year and 1400 visitors to its website. Summer time the Hawthorn depot could no longer sees up to 120 each open day, witsh handle the tram traic and from 1965 the museum expecting the same, if onwards, the Hawthorn depot was not more this summer. given the responsibility of training “When the weather’s better, people drivers and conductors, making feel more inclined to go out and do uniforms and became the storage place something diferent”, says Russell for historic leets. Jones, a volunteer at the depot. In the 1990s, the State Government Mr Jones is one of the many made a decision to sell of some of knowledgeable and friendly volunteers the building, which has now been or ‘Friends of the Hawthorn Tram Depot Driver comfort has improved converted into apartments next to Inc.’, a non-proit group operating the the museum. museum on behalf of VicTrack since 2005. The tram museum plays an important part in The Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Depot is at explaining Melbourne’s history, according to Mr Jones. the junction of Riversdale Rd, Power St and Wallen Rd, He believes that it’s important for people to see the Hawthorn. It is open to visitors on the second Saturday history of trams, and how vital they are in Melbourne. of each month, and the fourth Saturday between “You can’t understand how Melbourne developed October and March (except for December), without understanding how trams developed,” says Mr from 11am–5pm. Jones. “It’s like only reading half of a book.” The museum houses 21 fully-restored trams including: Mr Jones believes that it is important for everyone • a ‘toast-rack’ bodied V-class from 1906 – one of to come and visit. The older generation come to the irst electriied trams in Melbourne experience what trams used to be like, remembering • several versions of the iconic W-class trams what it was like in their childhood. “For the younger • the experimental X-class tram generation it’s more like seeing how much things have • the prototype of the Z-class. changed,” he said. Group visits may be arranged outside normal hours. The volunteers at the museum have strong ties Contact [email protected] with Melbourne’s trams. Mr Jones’ aunt was one of or www.hawthorntramdepot.org.au

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 27 Ingniting Teen Spirit on the Kokoda Trail

Continued from page 10... from Canterbury Girls High, said she is less inclined to An overwhelming sense of accomplishment was be inluenced by peer-group pressure and believes her felt on their last day as they completed the trek, tears organisational skills have improved. For the majority, it and laughter intermingling. Another highlight of the was their irst time visiting a third-world country. Seeing trip was meeting the oldest living Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel, how the villagers live made the teens realise it is possible aged between 100 and 103, depending on which day to live with less, and gave them a gratitude for their own you ask him! Fuzzy Wuzzy was the name given to local lives and opportunities. Overall, walking the Kokoda Papuans who assisted Trail has left these teens with an indelible experience. It and escorted sick and has built conidence in injured Australians themselves and tolerance during the combat. of others. Obstacles he name stems from and challenges are now characteristics of their faced and tackled with frizzy hair and their a positive attitude and they have gained a helpful role towards the respect for what their Diggers. Prior to their bodies and minds can return to Melbourne, achieve. the team spent a couple Some of the students of days in a local village are using the experience where they became as part of their Duke of acquainted with the Edinburgh program and locals, swimming, all of them are required relaxing and debrieing to participate in various monthly community service about their life-altering journey. activities as a way of showing gratitude for those who I asked the girls what it felt like to return home and helped fund the challenge. Funding participants include how they had changed in the week they had been away. Bendigo Bank, the Rotary clubs of Camberwell, Balwyn Sadness and jetlag were the most common feelings, with and North Balwyn, and Boost Juice. many missing the camaraderie of the group and the special For further information on walking the Kokoda Trail, bonds formed. he porters who played such an important visit www.kokodachallenge.com where there are links to role were also missed. he overwhelming response was the youth program and fundraising events to be held in that the trip changed their perspective on life in many Melbourne in October. positive ways. Bec, a Year 11 student at Camberwell I felt honoured to have been able to talk to a group High School, said she gained a conidence in herself and of talented and determined teenagers who are keen to her ability to achieve whatever she puts her mind to. discover more about themselves, their history and their She now worries less about people’s negativity. Hayley, world.. More photographs on page 47.

28 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Surrey Hills Music Festival Street Names Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, hitehorse Historical Society 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. WInc. is collecting and recording the Saturday, 27 October, noon–11pm origins of street names of the former City The festival is a not-for-proit event, of Nunawading. This information will an opportunity for people of all ages and complement the Box Hill City Council backgrounds to celebrate musical diversity and the spirit of community. There will be publication The Origin of Box Hill Street Names, by entertainment by established performers and Charles F. Williams. up-and-coming artists, and food and drink We are asking you for anything you know stalls by local community organisations! about the origins of street names in the area. Kenny López and Havana Connection, a Neighbours, friends, or relatives may have traditional / contemporary Cuban band, will information. Please ask them – anything we learn also perform. Fun musical workshops will engage and can be used to help the many people who are entertain everybody from the Surrey Hills interested in the area, including students, new Community. residents and researchers. Enquiries: Jenny Bevis Festival The Nunawading street details we need are: Coordinator, on 0401 976 079 or who named it, after whom or what and when it [email protected] was named. Or Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, on 9890 2467. Please let us know at PO Box 272, Mitcham 3132, Facebook: Surrey Hills Music Festival phone 9873 4946, or [email protected].

Burwood RSL’s Fighting Force

Continued from page 15... Competition in this traditionally male domain sometimes had its challenges, but Yvonne is well- accepted and quite at home playing snooker and billiards with the men. She just wishes there were more women to keep her company. Her uniqueness does not limit her performance, however. Yvonne estimates that she wins 50 per cent of her snooker games and 60 per cent of her billiards games and that her handicap has gone into the minuses. Yvonne loves the game and inds it challenges the mind and keeps her interested, active and builds Burwood RSL members & players, (L-R), Peter her self-conidence, especially when winning! Rowley, Neil Hands, Yvonne Mahoney, Gil Townsend, Along with Yvonne, this year’s Burwood RSL Keith Tinker, Robert Prest, Don Lambourne, Alf competition players are: Don Lambourne (captain Dowling. Seated, Harold Brown and Jan Kitchen (Women’s Auxiliary). of the team and Treasurer, Burwood RSL, ex-British Army Sergeant, Ordnance Corps, aged 85) Neil Hands Burwood RSL Over-55s could do with more men and (ailiate member and Vice-President, Burwood RSL), women in the competition. Harold Brown (just turned 95! Ex-Army, 4th Field So if you are interested in joining, Yvonne would love to Regiment Artillery WWII, PNG and Bougainville), hear from you! here are no restrictions to RSL membership, Damian Willcox (ailiate member and Secretary, so if you are interested, call her on 9809 1323 or Burwood RSL, Alf Dowling (ailiate member, Don Lambourne on 9803 8798. Keith Tinker and Robert Prest (social members). All Tribute: Jim Copeland, a long-time president and interesting people in their own right! life member of the Burwood RSL sub-branch, sadly his “ighting force” of snooker–billiards players in the passed away in July He was a WWII veteran and a Over-55 RSL competition is presently third on the stalwart of Burwood RSL. He will be sorely missed. ladder and heading for the inals. Yvonne, in particular, He was 89. Lest We Forget. is keen to win another trophy!

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 29 Local Churches

Australian Christian Churches edge ChurCh MelBourne 17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Dufy streets) Burwood Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci Service Times: Sunday 10am ...... 9888 7466

Baptist Churches AShBurton BAPtiSt ChurCh www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au 8 Y St, Ashburton. Interim Pastor: Rev. Rowena Curtis. Sunday morning service: 10am (includes Kids’ Club) hursday evening service: 7.15pm. Phone . . . . . 9885 8210 or E: [email protected]

Box hill BAPtiSt ChurCh Anglican Churches Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill AngliCAn PAriSh of Box hill www.anglicansboxhill.org.au Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill Service:10am Sunday. Or pop into the Chapel on Station Services: Sunday: 8am Eucharist, 9.30am Choral Eucharist, Gallery at the front of the church - open every day, 9890 1275 Sudanese service 1pm. Wednesday: 11am, Friday: 7.30pm. BAlwyn BAPtiSt ChurCh St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills., 9836 9455 Sunday service: 10.30am Eucharist. 3rd Sunday Family & Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. children’s service: 10.30am. Vicar: Rev Derek Jones .9890 2721 Hall for hire. Oice: hurs 9.30am - 2.30pm . .. 9899 5122 indoneSiAn BAPtiSt fellowShiP We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each St dunStAnS www.stdunstans.org.au Sunday at 4.30pm. 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell Sunday services: 8am and 9.30am. CroSSwAy BAPtiSt ChurCh www.crossway.org.au hursday Eucharist 11am, morning tea 10.30am. 2 Vision Dve, East Burwood, E: [email protected] Wednesday 10.30am, mainly music. Senior Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson ...... 9886 3700 Vicar: Rev Helen Phillips. Ph 9809 0321 Sunday morning service & kids church 8.45am, 10.15 & St fAith’S www.stfaiths.org 11.45am. Sunday evening: 6pm. 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris Mandarin Service 9am, Cantonese Service 11am Vicar: Rev. Stephen Pash, 0403 273 486, 9889 2761 Korean service 1.15pm, Indonesian service 4pm Church Oice, 9889 5086 eASt CAMBerwell BAPtiSt ChurCh Sunday services 8am, 10am, 5pm (1st Sunday) Messy Church. Cnr Highield & Hunter roads, East Camberwell Labyrinth open daily for individuals to walk. Group walks by Pastor: Murray Hogg ...... 9836 6063, Oice 9830 4842 booking. Hall for hire St thoMAS’ Burwood www.stthomasburwood.org.au 44 Station St, Burwood • Community Notices Index Sunday services: 8.15am, 9.45am, 11.30am (Cantonese), 6.30pm loCAl ChurCheS...... 30-31 ESL. Vicar: Rev Chris Appleby ...... 9808 3250, 0422 187 127 Art & CrAft, hoBBieS ...... 32 Bowling CluBS ...... 33 St MAtthew’S 334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal Rd) Children’S ACtivitieS And ChildCAre ...... 33 Services: 9.30am Sunday, Holy Communion. CoMMunity & SPeCiAl intereSt grouPS . . . . .34-35 Locum Vicar Rev. Len Greenhall, enquiries ...... 0413 874 281 dAnCe ...... 36 eduCAtion / Self iMProveMent ...... 36-37 the ChurCh of the ASCenSion www.ascensionchurch.org.au florAl Art/ gArdening...... 37 Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood. Vicar: Rev. Robyn Boyd friendShiP And ACtivity grouPS ...... 38 Services: Sunday 8am and 9.30am, with children’s activities. heAlth And SuPPort grouPS ...... 39-40 Wednesday 10am followed by study group. hiStory grouPS ...... 40 Playgroup Friday 9.30am. Phone ...... 9802 4863 MuSiC & theAtre grouPS ...... 41 CoMMunity ShoPPing ...... 41 St oSwAld’S 96 High St, Glen Iris CoMMunity CentreS & ACtivitieS ...... 42-43 Rev. Ken Hewlett ...... 9885 1125 volunteering oPPortunitieS ...... 44 Sunday 8am Eucharist & Breakfast 10am Sung Eucharist MArketS, feteS & feStivAlS ...... 45 Wednesday 10am Holy Communion ArtS & entertAinMent ...... 46

30 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Local Churches Catholic Churches Hua En Tang Southern Church St BenediCt’S www.saintbenedicts.org.au ChriStiAn ChineSe ChurCh 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood Priest: Fr. David Tremble. Mass 6pm Saturday; 10 am & 5pm English Youth Service: Saturday 7pm, Chinese Service: Sunday. Daily services at 9am. Phone ...... 9808 2492 Sunday 10am, Childrens Sunday School: Sunday 10am St SCholAStiCA’S E: [email protected] Contact homas ...... 0438 588 308 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood Priest: Fr. Jacob. Daily service at 8am, Sat 9am & 6pm Mass. The Salvation Army Sunday 9am, 11am & 5.30pm. 7 Bowen St, Camberwell, www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm the third Saturday of each month Services: 9.30am, 11am & 6pm every Sunday. Phone for further details ...... 9808 1006 Sunday School 11am—12.15pm school terms only. St MiChAel’S Oicers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt ...... 9889 2468 268 High Street, Ashburton Parish Priest: Father Hien Vu. Mass times: Saturday, 6.30pm Uniting Churches Sunday, 9.00am & 10.30am. Phone ...... 9885 2498 AShBurton uniting ChurCh 3 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Christian Science Church Minister: Rev David Fotheringham ...... 9809 1795 Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell 10am Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School. Services: Sunday 10.15am, Wednesday 8pm For youth activities and small group programs, contact David. Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley Burwood uniting ChurCh Services: Sunday 9.30am, Wednesday 12.30pm and 8pm Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris All welcome. Further information...... 9882 6209 Minister: Rev. Peter Welsh . . . 98889435. Oice, 9808 2284 Services: Sunday 10am Worship and children’s program Church of Christ Taize Style Service 8pm, the 4th Wednesday of the month. hArtwell Korean Presbyterian Church, Pastor Victor Kim, Sunday 2pm Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd Hall/rooms available for hire. Contact: Pam. . . . . 9809 2917 Service: Sunday at 10am. Pastor: Anthony Risson. 9889 3484 Burwood heightS Mt wAverley Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East 280 Highbury Rd. We are a friendly, family centred Church. All Minister: Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke ...... 9803 7631 age worship on Sundays at 10.30am. For infants: playgroups, Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service) creche. For Preps and primary aged children: weekly activity glen iriS roAd uniting ChurCh & CoMMunity Centre groups including Bible-based stories, gymnastics and craft. 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. Men’s and women’s fellowship groups. Bible study groups for all Minister: Rev. David Carter. 10am Sunday services. BBQ & ages. Interim Pastor: Andrew Boutros ...... 9808 1613 Communion1st Sunday of the month. Oice 9885 8219 E: [email protected] or www.glenirisuniting.org.au City Edge Church St JAMeS uniting ChurCh 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South Meets at Deakin University, Burwood. Minister: Rev Paul Voumard City Edge is a growing community of people from diferent 10am Sunday service, Communion the irst Sunday each month age groups, walks of life, and cultural backgrounds who humbly St luke’S uniting ChurCh Mount wAverley seek to live out, in word and practice the simplicity of New 94 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley Testament Christian living to the Glory of God. Oice 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880 Call Tony on 0449 254 249 or www.cityedgechurch.com.au Worship and Sunday School 9.30am every Sunday The New Christian Church Fun at Five: 5pm third Sunday of the month: craft, song and light meal for people of all ages. Young people (15-30 years) 426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley, www.newchurch.org.au meet informally fortnightly. Contact David . . . . . 9807 3630 A new look at the Bible and spirituality. Spiritual Growth and discussion groups. Sunday Service 10.30am. Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melbourne Inc.) Minister: Rev. Chris Skinner 9888 2850 4 Renown St, Burwood. Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers to our Sunday Service, Presbyterian Churches 10.30am every Sunday. Personal and Spiritual Development AShBurton PreSByteriAn ChurCh classes. Spiritual leader: Rev William Livingston . .. .. 9889 8503 Junction of High Street & High Street Road, [email protected] or www.unitymelbourne.org.au (near Warrigal Rd), Ashburton. Sunday service at 10.15am, Sunday school & creche 10.30am. Wattle Park Chapel Burwood ChineSe PreSByteriAn ChurCh 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, email: [email protected] Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson streets, Burwood Pastor: John Reeder. Services: Sunday morning at 10am Sunday service at 11am. Rev Dr John Elnatan 9801 7645 Sunday at 2pm bilingual service in English and Chinese. Enquiries ...... 9808 2728

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 31 Community Notices • Art & Craft, Hobbies Craftworkers Social Club Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood Ashburton Seniors Art Group Bring a craft project, share ideas, techniques and resources and Fridays 10–12, Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St chat over a cup of tea. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Ashburton. Develop your skills with a friendly group. Pursue $2.50 a session plus a $7 annual fee. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th (if your own projects with our art group leader. Fay 9885 3815 there is one) Wednesday of the month. 10am–1pm or just come for an hour or two. Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners Enquiries: BNH 9808 6292 or Cathy Weaver ...... 9808 4069 Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill We are a non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly Box Hill Art Group Inc. to share our knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. A non-proit making community organization established in Contact Margaret Dimelow ...... 9898 1474 1952. We ofer lexible classes for beginners and experienced artists in the following areas: oil painting, water colour, pastel, Camberwell Camera Club acrylics, printmaking, life drawing. All tutors are highly qualiied RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway 59 K2) and experienced. We also ofer general art classes and workshops Meets 8pm on the fourth Monday of the month. Interesting for a more relaxed and informal experience. speakers, competitions and outings. For more information visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhag/ Call Gaynore on 9818 6601 or www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au or contact Eric Harvey 9884 0670 or 0424 775 540

Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc. (SFDAV) he society meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Meets at he Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Ave, Ashburton on the 4th Sunday of the month and caters to A warm welcome to all who are interested in stitching to attend the needs of folk and decorative artists. www.sfdav.com.au one of our meetings. Saturdays 10am–3pm, Wednesday (2nd each month) 11am–3pm, Wednesday (3rd each month) The Abbey Girls of Victoria 7pm–10pm. Please contact ...... Anne 97283256. Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. A club based around the books of Elsie J. Oxenham. Book- a-holics with a love of old schoolgirl novels meet for lunch, Waverley Arts Society afternoon tea, an interesting activity and some occasional Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley English dancing. Margaret on 9898 4369 (opposite Mt Waverley Railway Station). Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month (except Dec and Jan). Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry Group At each meeting we have a professional artist demonstrate. Group of poets with a Christian ethos which meets on the We ofer Tuition in Life Drawing, Portraiture, Watercolour, second Saturday of every month from 2–5pm. Drawing Fundamentals, Pottery and Decorative Art. Classes Guest poets lead workshops. New members always welcome. also available for children during school term. Jean Sietzema-Dickson 9890 5885 or www.poeticachristi.org.au We also have a Contemporary Art Group (DARE).

Australian Philatelic Society Waverley Scale Modellers Club Memorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Wadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mount Waverley (behind Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at all meetings. Visitors the library). We meet at on the second Tuesday of each month, and new members welcome. Call John Young . .. 9889 1385 February to December, 7.30pm–10.30pm. A non-proit community organisation for Scale Model builders. Waverley Gem Club We are a local club with activities covering a wide range of Model Trains Open House lapidary interests. We teach gem cutting and silversmithing and Australian Model Railway Association Vic Branch Inc. a mineral group for those intrigued by the details of crystals 92 Wills Street, Glen Iris (Melway 59 J8) and their structure. Our clubrooms in Mt Waverley are used for Sunday, 9 September from 10am to 5pm training. Phone Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046 Clubrooms open for public viewing, large indoor HO scale or visit www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home layout, outdoor garden layout plus displays by members. Admission by gold coin donation. The Travelogue Club at Camberwell Additional information is available on membership and Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd, activities occurring during the year. Camberwell. Meets 2pm last Friday of the month. Seniors and New members always welcome. retirees interested in travel and photography. Our guest speakers Phone the clubrooms 9885 7034 or www.amra-vic.org.au will take you to various parts of the world, visually relating their travel experiences for about one hour. Phone ...... 9889 7509

32 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Community Notices • Bowling Clubs • Children’s Activities and Childcare Burwood District Bowls Club Camberwell Childcare Association Burwood Reserve, Warrigal Rd, Glen Iris. Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd, Camberwell New and experienced bowlers most welcome. Excellent grass ACtivity grouP greens. Free coaching with competent coaches. Open pennant Wednesday 12.45pm – 3.15pm Tuesday, Saturday. Social bowls on Tuesday, hursday, Friday Camberwell Childcare Association Inc: a supervised Activity and Saturday; summer and winter. Phone ...... 9889 5931 Group for toddlers and pre-schoolers. All sessions are run by Victorian Senior Citizens’ Week. Come and try bowls, seniors experienced staf. Phone Anne Marie ...... 9889 6002 or otherwise, on Friday 26 October from 4–7pm. Free BBQ and reasonably priced refreshments available Uniting Care Connections Camberwell Central Bowls Club St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South (Melway 61 C3) Cnr Bowen and Trumper Sts, Camberwell PlAygrouP Regular & occasional bowls activities. Saturday & Tuesday 10–11.45am Mondays. Contact Margaret Ashby . .. .. 9808 5657 pennant. Free coaching! We bowl all year on grass greens. kindergArten Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & other social functions. 3-year-old - hursday, Friday We are a small friendly club. www.ccbc.candyit.net 4-year-old – Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Phone ...... 9889 4456 Enquiries ...... 9808 4495 Ashburton Bowls Club new & exPerienCed BowlerS invited to Join St Matt’s Cats 1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton A ChriStiAn PlAygrouP for CArerS And totS Phone Peter ...... 9802 1660 or David 9560 9598 St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St and Warrigal Rd, Ashburton. hursday, school terms from 10.30am–12.30pm Bennettswood Bowling Club Helper volunteers needed, enjoy 2 hours of fun with the little ones! Enquiries ...... Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952 CoMe And Join uS 179 Station St, Burwood. Regular Open Days. Phone ...... 9808 4373 Kids Club at St Thomas’ St homas’ Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood UCEBC Annual Presentation Evening Every hursday, 3.30–6.30pm, $5 per session, dinner included. Suitable for primary school aged children up to Year 6. Burwood Heights Uniting Church, For more information, contact Heather ...... 0416256485. cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, East Burwood. Monday 29 October, 7.30pm. St Luke’s Guest Speaker – Sir James Gobbo AC St Luke’s Uniting Church,94 Essex Road, Mount Waverley Each year we highlight the work of St Luke’s Pre School ...... 9807 9710 UnitingCare East Burwood Centre Playgroups at St Luke’s: Melissa ...... 0409 330 347 and honour the commitment of staf, volunteers and supporters. his year our guest speaker is Sir James Gobbo AC. He will share with us his perceptions on Box Hill South Neighbourhood House volunteering as well as his particular interest – the work 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South, Phone ...... 9898 8270 of Eastern Palliative Care. Childcare and hree-year-old Activity groups Ater many years of service as a barrister and QC, Sir · Sessions in a well established Community House, James was a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria from · Small groups (max 12) encouraging individual participation, 1978 until 1994. Ater a period as Lieutenant-Governor · Support for gradual separation, of Victoria, Sir James was appointed the twenty-ith · Qualiied local community staf members, Governor of Victoria in 1997. He was the irst Australian hree-year-old activity group: Mondays 9.15am–12.15pm state governor of Italian descent and has maintained a Childcare: Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9.15am–12.15pm long interest in Italian Community afairs in Australia. He was the Founding Chairman of the Australia Council of Multicultural Afairs in 1989. Sir James was honoured St Faith’s with a Knighthood for services to the Community and 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Church Oice, 98895086 became a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1993. Playgroup Wednesday 10.30 am He also received the award of Gran Croce all’Ordine di Merito of the Republic of Italy and is a Knight of St John of Jerusalem and a Knight of Malta. For our musical item we welcome singer Tish Goonetilleke.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 33 Community Notices • Community & Special Interest Groups Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Community service, friendship and interesting guest speakers. Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. Meets Tuesdays, Box Hill TAFE Nelson Campus, 6.45 for 7pm. 1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. AIGS is a family history research Phone ...... 0450 472 723 centre open 5 days a week to both members and visitors. Ph 9877 3789, email [email protected] or visit www.aigs.org.au Waverley Kiwanis Club The Ashwood–Mt Waverley Lions Club A CoMMunity ServiCe CluB 7pm at Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd Syndal Lionsville Hall, (100m into Lionsville Senior Cits. Village) he Club meets for dinner on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of 88 Winbirra Pde, Ashwood. Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays the month. Enquires to Stephen Greene . .. . 0408 357 050 at 7.30pm. Please ring President, Heather Lauder 0407 813 979, for more information about a great Lions Club. 3WBC: 94.1 FM Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Lions Club of Boroondara Central Tune in for the best locally based information and music Club Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. A group of programs. Free publicity for local non-proit organisations. men and women of varying ages meet over a friendly dinner Contact us to promote your meetings, functions and activities. the 1st Wednesday of the month, 6pm for 6.30pm start for Become a sponsor/member/presenter/volunteer. dinner and business meeting. Enjoy fellowship and discussion of Phone 9285 4846, Fax 9285 4849 or visit 3wbc.org.au community projects. For further information contact Pauline 98360541 or Margaret 0409 389 927. Golden Days Radio 3GDR 95.7 FM If you enjoy the nostalgic sound of music from the ’30s to the Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners Creek. ’60s, then tune in 7.30am–11pm daily. Check the program guide Interested in joining, or coming to one of our meetings? online at www.3gdr.asn.au or in he Age Green Guide. Business Meetings: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30 for 8pm start Probus Club of Ashburton Inc. Dinner Meetings: Hawthorn Club, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ashburton Bowling Club, 4th Monday of the month, 7 for 7.30pm start. 1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. Easy parking. Enquiries: Jenny Joseph 9885 2682 or 0419 880 616 A warm, friendly, club of 17 years with an emphasis on fellowship. Enquiries from recently retired or semi-retired men & women Camberwell & District National Seniors are welcome. We have excellent guest speakers, lunches, social new MeMBerS welCoMe. events, holidays, day trips and special interest groups. Enquiries 3rd hursday of the month, 10am. Bob Flanagan, membership oicer ...... 9822 2064 Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dve, Kew. Meet new friends and enjoy our interesting guest speakers Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus Club with refreshments. Cost $4. Ph Don 9833 4514 1st hursday of the month, 10am–12noon. Manchester Unity Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch Hall, 8 Main Street, Blackburn. (Melway 47 K12) New members always welcome at our very friendly club for 1st Monday of each month at 1.30pm. ladies semi or full retirees. We have interesting speakers, theatre 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell mornings, ilm/luncheon mornings, outings, monthly luncheons We have very good guest speakers. From May to November, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to meeting. and cofee mornings. Give our friendly club a try. Phone Enquiries ...... 9882 5580 President Yvonne Roy ...... 9890 4316 Crossroads Victoria Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc. Burwood heightS BrAnCh 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am-12noon. (Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons) Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, he Avenue, Blackburn. 3rd Saturday of the month, Burwood Heights Uniting Church. We ofer a range of interesting speakers and a variey of outings An interdenominational church-based organisation providing and activities. New members welcome. Ph Helen . 9890 8939 leisure activities for people with disabilities. Enquiries: ...... 9808 3677 Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn South Rotary Club of Box Hill Central 4thWednesday of themonth 1.15–3pm A group of 34 professional women and men who enjoy helping Inala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth. others in the community, making new friends and sharing some We provide opportunity for social contact and friendship for fun times. Join us for breakfast to see if Rotary is for you – no retirees, men and women. We have a guest speaker at each charge for your irst 2 visits. We meet for breakfast at 7.30am on meeting followed by afternoon tea. We also arrange lunches, Wednesdays at the Box Hill Golf Club. trips and tours. New members and guests are always welcome. Call Don Sweeney ...... 041 114 9459 for more information. For further information phone Barry Cairns . . .. 9803 3130.

34 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Community Notices Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc. Association of Independent Retirees 1st Friday of the month, 10am–12noon. St James Uniting MelBourne eAStern BrAnCh Church Hall, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth. 1st Friday of the month (except January) at 10am Entertaining and informative guest speakers at each meeting. Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. Group day tours, ‘ilm and lunch’, shows and lunches. he Association of Independent Retirees is an Australia-wide If you are retired or semi-retired and would like new voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for people who are fully opportunities to broaden your horizons and make new friends, or partially self-funded in retirement. we welcome you. Phone John Kilby on 9808 8054 here is a guest speaker at each meeting. Visitors are welcome. For details phone ...... 9874 3143 or 9894 1989. Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc. 1st Wednesday of the month, 9.45am–12noon. Association of Independent Retirees he Whitehorse Club, 298-336 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East MelBourne South eASt BrAnCh (Melway 62 B7). Baby Boomers where are you? Widen your 2nd Monday each month at 2pm. Odd months Mt Waverley perspective, make new friends and enjoy Fellowship, Friendship Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel 61E2); even months Alvie Hall, and Fun at a welcoming club for recently retired or semi-retired cnr High Street Rd & Alvie Rd, Mt Waverley (Mel 61D11). men and women. Interesting guest speakers at each meeting, Membership is open to any retired person who is self-funded or dine-outs, live theatre, ilm/luncheon mornings, outings, plus receives a partial government pension. he Association is non- many special interest groups. Easy parking, or catch the 75 tram. party political and is stafed by volunteers. New members and guests most welcome! Allan 9808 3550 Enquiries ...... 9803 4563 or 9807 7663

Camberwell Ladies Probus Club The Australian Shareholders Association 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am, Feb–Nov, Evergreen Senior Citizens club, Talbot ave Balwyn. Wheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully roads. Activities include guest speakers, monthly day trips, cinema he Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), a not-for- visits, craft and card groups. New members welcome. proit organisation, has been protecting and advancing the rights Phone Colleen ...... 9836 4383 of shareholders in Australian listed companies since 1960. With a focus on good company performance and governance, the Probus Club of Chatham (CAMBerwell And diStriCtS) ASA has been successful in raising the standard of corporate 1st Wednesday of the month at 10am. behaviour in Australia. Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen Street, Camberwell. he ASA is also a strong campaigner for improving the inancial Mixed club with interesting speakers and a variety of activities knowledge of members and shareholders generally. We provide and outings. We are very welcoming to new members. access to value for money, independent education seminars and here is no joining fee, the annual subscription is $40. workshops. Most meetings we have a guest speaker, speaking on Contact Secretary, Judith Clarke on ...... 9885 1444 investment topics. Visitors welcome. Enquiries ...... 9885 7166 Men’s Probus Club of Glenferrie 3rd Friday of the month, 10am–noon Whitehorse Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. Inc. Kew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd Kew. Do you have a keen interest in what is going on and what needs Interesting speakers, many activities to choose from, plus lots of to be said in Whitehorse? WRARA is a voluntary support social events. Joining fee $40. New members are welcome. group for ratepayers and residents. It seeks transparency and Come and visit us this month. Enquires Peter 0417554841 accountability in municipal afairs and governance, and can advocate for your group on community matters. WRARA Hawthorn Ladies Probus Club also provides education on matters of governance and opens public debate on issues. Become a member and support your 1st Monday of every month at 10am community interests. Enquiries to [email protected] Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St Camberwell. or contact Peter ...... 9874 0784 New members are very welcome. Margaret . . . . . 9509 9585 Monash Men’s Shed Combined Probus Of Whitehorse Inc. 77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley. 1st Monday of the month, 10am–12noon. Mon and Wed 9.30am, 9.30am–10pm on Tuesdays and Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill Wednesdays. We have all sorts of activities for men of all ages: Easy access parking. Small, friendly club, we welcome new woodworking, leadlighting and many other activities, or just members. Interesting and informative speakers, social activities have a chat and a cuppa. Why not drop in and see for yourself include day trips, theatre, dine-outs, cards and fun illed get- whether the Monash Men’s Shed is for you. Phone: 9561 8557 aways to interesting places. If you would like to come along or email [email protected]. please contact president Margaret Edgington 9884-8482 or membership secretary, Evelyn O’Keefe .. . .. 9762 2468

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 35 Community Notices • Dance Ballroom Dancing Asburton Support Services, 296 High St Ashburton. Scottish Country Dancing Mondays 3–4pm, $5. Learn the elegant art of ballroom and Box hill And diStriCt SCottiSh SoCiety 1 New Vogue dancing. No experience required, all seniors welcome. Hartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highield Rd & Milverton St, Enquiries Fay ...... 9885 3815 Hartwell. (Melway 60 E5) No. 75 tram, Stop 53 Tuesday evenings March–November. Beginners 7–7.45pm, Line Dancing Mixed 8-10 pm; social dance every 4th Tuesday. Donation $7. Ashburton Support Services, 296 High Street, Ashburton. Come alone, with a partner or group with any or no dancing Monday 2– 3pm & Friday 9.30–10.30am, $5. background. Flat, soft shoes. Come and join in the bootscootin’ - easy and fun - with the Please ring Susie ...... 9459 8503 fabulous hunderbird Line Dancers. All seniors welcome. Enquiries Fay ...... 9885 3815 Scottish Country Dancing deePdene SCottiSh Country dAnCerS Australian Colonial/Heritage Dancing Paton Memorial Hall, 958 Burke Rd, Deepdene (Mel 45 K7 Melbourne Colonial Dancers, Ashburton Uniting Church Hall Classes every Monday 8–10pm, Social Dances 2nd Saturday, 3 Ashburn Gve, Ashburton Mel 60 D10, near Railway Station. March–December. Come along and have a go. Inexpensive, fun, 3rd hursday 7.30–10pm plus supper. Cost $6, Members $5. social activity that is good for you Dances for sets and couples from Australian colonial, old time, Please ring Julia...... 9890 2546 country dances from UK and contemporary bush dances and American contra. Twice yearly beginner classes of 8 weeks, Welsh Dance Classes $70/50. Next class starts Sept 5. Christ Church Hall, 1 he Ave, Surrey Hills (Melway 46 H11) Contact Coral Eden 9885 6109 or [email protected] 2pm–4.30pm on Sunday afternoons once a month. Admission by donation, $5. Contact Ian ...... 9878 2414 • Education / Self Improvement Computer Savvy Seniors Dance for Fitness Are you intereSted in leArning CoMPuter BASiCS? Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill A peer training program for seniors, no experience required. You Mondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Have fun and get it at the same will be matched with a peer trainer who will start with absolute time! Low impact informal dance class for those who don’t like basics, teach you about word processing, internet and email. the gym. Phone . . . . . 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au Training is free and can be held at a Boroondara library, an aged care facility or your home. Contact Ellen Caswell on 9278 4674 Round Dancing or email [email protected] Learn to dance individual steps, then put them together to dance round the room. 7.30pm every Friday at Forest Hill. Broadband For Seniors Singles, couples and seniors welcome. Phone Fiona, 9802 5087 Samarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts a Broadband or visit www.home.vicnet.net.au/~wrag for Seniors Kiosk for anyone 50+ interested in learning new technology to stay in touch with friends and family. It is free and volunteers provide initial tutoring and assistance. he kiosk Box Hill Ballet Association Inc. operates Tuesdays 10am–noon, Wednesdays 10.30am–12.30pm A non-proit, community based organisation providing classes and Saturdays 10am–noon. Call for an appointment 9885 0062 in Classical ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, Folk and Wu Tao. Classes held at BHCAC, and ‘he Studio’ (he median strip, Boroondara Toastmasters Whitehorse Rd, opposite theTown Hall). Students from 4 years. Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood Adult classes available. A happy, friendly and welcoming school, 1st and 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.45pm proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse. Promotes conidence and self-development through public Enquiries 9434 3368 or visit www.boxhillballet.com speaking. Ph. 9888 8061 or www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/

English Country Dancing Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Tuesdays 8pm–10pm, cost $5. hink of “Pride and Prejudice” & you will have an idea of the style of dancing you will learn here. Dances are done in various set & combinations & most are quite gentle. All dances are taught, partners not necessary, individuals are most welcome. Flat-soled shoes recommended (not rubber soled). More information, call George ...... 9890 5650

36 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Community Notices Baha’i Community Of Booroondara • Floral Art / Gardening PO Box 32 East Kew, 3102 All sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Ph 9815 2020 Ashburton Floral Art Group trAnquility Zone: deMonStrAtionS, helPful hintS And friendShiP Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Every Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Sunday at 11am. Spend some time to let go of the activities Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 12.30pm until November. and demands of the week and regain focus and strength for the Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session. new week to come. Relect on inspirational and uplifting words Contact Hazel ...... 9802 4462 accompanied with beautiful and soothing music to relax the body, centre the mind and refresh the spirit. Box Hill Floral Art Group Pavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Soul food Middleborough & Whitehorse roads) Village Roadshow heatrette, Melbourne State Library, Meets 1st hursday of the month at 11am, demonstrations at 1pm. Entry 3, LaTrobe St. 1st Sunday of the month at 10.30am. Everyone welcome to join us at our regular workshops and enjoy An opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and relect free demonstrations by leading loral artists. on diferent themes. Soul Food features music, audio-visual Garden Group 3rd Tuesday at 10am. Enquiries, 9808 6080 pieces and inspirational readings from various faiths: indigenous, ancient and modern from the north, south, east and west. We Camellia Victoria invite you to take some time out and join us. East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy and inforMAtion night - introduCtion to the BAhA’i fAith Blackburn Rd, East Burwood. Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (March–Nov) at 8pm Come along for a relaxing Friday evening. Learn more about Visit www.camelliasvic.org.au various aspects of the Baha’i Faith, an opportunity to ask questions and browse the selection of books and gifts. Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria Inc. Power Talk International Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Blackburn Rd and Burwood Hwy (opp. K-Mart) PerSonAl develoPMent Meets 2nd Saturday of the month (except Jan. & Jul.) at 2.30pm POWERtalk International can help you increase your self A specialist society in the cultivation of Chrysanthemums, conidence in speaking efectively in public, giving presentations primarily to exhibition standards, but also for table decoration and leadership skills. Our club ofers a supportive, stimulating and cut garden lowers. Enquiries...... 9898 5458 atmosphere We meet at 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Balwyn. Visitors are welcomed at our friendly club. Waverley Garden Club Floral Art Group Enquiries to Lyn ...... 9857 4764 Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7.45pm University of the Third Age Floral Workshops- Come and enjoy a free demonstration by a (u3A) hAwthorn, A CoMMunity Self-helP orgAniSAtion leading loral art designer. Join us at our regular workshop and 26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris (formerly Glen Iris Bowling Club) gain experience to make your own arrangements. Prospective Educational and creative courses for the retired or semi-retired. new members are always welcome. For further information 90 courses and activities on a broad range of topics such as please contact Elizabeth, 9560 4804 or Maree, 9887 2074 history, current afairs, languages, science, jewellery, painting and Tai Chi. Courses held Monday to Friday. Low annual Waverley Garden Club membership fee. For information www.u3ahawthorn.org.au Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley or phone 9821 0282, 10.30am–1.30pm M–F Meets at 8pm, 1st Friday of the month. Enjoy guest speakers, trading table and a friendly atmosphere. Ph 9807 3507 Glen Iris Toastmasters Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburn Rd, Glen Iris. Improve communication and leadership skills. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm Ph. Anna 9839 4195 or Mike 0407 509 048. Call Margaret ...... 9890 6448 Waverley Communicators Camberwell Morning Garden Club Craft Room, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, ‘Chambly’, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Mt Waverley. Meets 2nd hursday of every month Feb–Nov, 9.45am–noon. Afraid of speaking in public? Learn to speak conidently on Expert speakers on a range of gardening topics, morning tea. every occasion. Meet like minds. Annual subscription is $10. Interesting day Waverley Communicators ofer a short course: trips during the year. For further details ...... 9890 7878 Tuesday, 11, 25 Sept & 9 October, 7.30–9.30pm $130 total (inc. annual membership) Enquiries: Heather 9576 8790 or Jef 9700 5297 [email protected], www.itcwaverley.org.au

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 37 Community Notices • Friendship and Activity Groups Burwood Country Women’s Association Presbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Fitness and Fun Ashburton. Meet 2nd Tues of month at 10.30am. 296 High St, Ashburton Phone Cathy ...... 9808 4069 Great ways for over 50’s to get it and have fun! Early Bird Exercise, Gentle Exercise to Music, Line Dancing, War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association Ballroom Dancing, Steady on Your Feet (falls prevention Burwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts, exercise program), Tai Chi, Phone Fay on 9885 3815 or visit Burwood, 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm. www.ashburtonsupport.org.au We have a variety of speakers, demonstrations and outings. Ph. helma Dalrymple 9808 5568 or Noni Wilson 9889 7458 Burwood RSL 11 Hyslop St, Burwood Nieuw Holland Social Club Mondays & hursdays from noon – 4pm for social snooker for dutCh SPeAking PerSonS And their PArtnerS games. Competition Billiards and snooker on Tuesdays. A group for 50+ meets every hursday morning in the Visitors and new members welcome. Club phone: 9889 6283 Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, ‘he Pines’, at Central Rd, Secretary Damian Willcox ...... 9809 5502 or 0403 920 790 Blackburn (a few minutes from the station). Weekly meetings 9.30am–1.15pm Burwood Community Centre For more information phone Inge Van Hoek . . .. 9877 1523 Burwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Burwood We are open from 1.30pm–3.30pm every Wednesday. Burwood Evening VIEW Club Company and entertainment in a caring atmosphere. All voiCe, intereStS And eduCAtion of woMen welcome. For information call Dorothy horpe ...... 9808 2200 Meets at 7pm, 2nd Wednesday monthly at Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill Sth. Dinner and guest speaker. Meet Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre new friends and enjoy interesting speakers. Visitors welcome. 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Mon–hurs, 9.30am–3pm For more information call heresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867 Open to senior citizens over the age of 55. Activities include carpet bowls, cards (Solo and 500), craft, table tennis, snooker Burwood Ladies Social Group. and scrabble. Monthly outings. Phone ...... 9807 7003 Looking for something to do? Come and meet new people and plan outings over tea or cofee. Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc. Fortnightly Tuesday at 1pm, Ph ...... 9808 6292 Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill Monday: Gentle exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm. Home League (Women’s Group) Tuesday: Chinese MahJong, Wednesday: snooker, MahJong, the SAlvAtion ArMy CAMBerwell CorPS hursday: snooker, Friday: cards, snooker, concert or speakers 7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell (Melway 59 K3) cost $5. Lunch M–F, 12noon. Annual Subscription $10 We invite you to Home League, an oasis for women of all ages. Enquiries to Hon. Sec. Shirley Crossley ...... 9890 4979 Our group ofers enlightenment, encouragement and teaches us to search for the deeper meaning of life. Meetings are varied Boroondara Life Activities Club with speakers, bus trips, brunches and musical mornings. We ofer faith and hope in a practical way. hursday: morning tea Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. from 10am, meeting at 10.30am. Cost: $1 a week. Monday: table tennis, swimming, card games (Solo), billiards Contact Jane 0414 451 228 or he Corps 9889 2468. Tuesday: card games (Bolivia) Wednesday: golf, luncheon (1st of the month) Monash Croquet Club hursday: table tennis, scrabble (1st and 3rd of the month) Electra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood Friday: dancing, day trips Social and competitive play in a friendly atmosphere. Every six weeks: Dine Out. Lessons for beginners. Please phone Jean, 9803 3433 or Enquiries ...... 9889 7458 or 9836 8027 E: [email protected] or visit www.croquetvic.asn.au Camberwell Senior Citizens 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell. Become a Citizen Advocate For information phone the club Mon & hurs on 9882 6947 or Debbie Kay ...... 9808 3019 * Be a spokesperson for someone with an intellectual disability * Join a great program and use your skills and life Golden Wattle Day Club experiences to make a diff erence East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve, East Malvern * Time Required? Flexible to suit your life. Every hursday at 10am. Golden Wattle Day Club attracts about 40 regular members from Ashburton, Ashwood, Contact Donna or Dale to fi nd out more Burwood, and Glen Iris, as well as East Malvern. New members 9859 9421 or email: [email protected] are very welcome. Contact Pat ...... 9807 4994

38 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Community Notices • Health and Support Groups Al-Anon SuPPort grouP for fAMily And friendS of AlCoholiCS OverEaters Anonymous Meets every Monday at 10.30am in the hall at the rear of do you hAve A ProBleM with food? Wesley Uniting Church cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill. Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Melway 82 A1) PADA Overeaters Anonymous meets each Saturday, 8.30am–10am PAniC & Anxiety diSorderS ASSoCiAtion viCtoriA Meetings are free and there are no weigh-ins. For more information ...... 5986 2768 or 9874 5527 PADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual and group counselling for Require Adult Day Care? all anxiety disorders is provided by experienced and caring psychologists. Specialist child psychologists are available for dAy CAre Centre for deMentiA SuffererS children and young people. For a free information brochure or Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton for further information, please ring PADA on 9889 7355 Dementia is an illness which can afect a person’s memory, intellect and personality. We ofer professional care, encouragement and an interesting variety of activities. Enquiries Parkinson’s Victoria Inc. to the manager ...... 9885 6426 CAMBerwell SuPPort grouP Meets at 10am on the last Monday of each month at St Mark’s Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic) Church Hall, corner Burke & Canterbury roads, Camberwell. oBSeSSive CoMPulSive & Anxiety diSorder SuPPort grouP For information contact Ruth Harrop ...... 9889 3499 Boroondara Community Health Centre, Kara House Outreach Service 378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn (old Post Oice Building next to the Town Hall).Enter of Kent St. (Melway 45 D10) Kara House is a Domestic Violence Support Agency providing support to women and women with children, Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. experiencing domestic violence. Kara House also provides Support Group for suferers of Obsessive Compulsive, Panic, specialised support to women from diverse cultural and Anxiety Disorders, Phobias and related stress and depression. linguistic backgrounds. For assistance please phone 9877 9711 Family members & carers are welcome. Support & social groups and pen pal service. Email [email protected]. Further details- Oice: 9886 9233. Helpline: 9886 9377 Blackburn Take Of Weight Naturally (T.O.W.N.) Club Warm Water Exercise Classes Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Melway 61 H5) MulgrAve–MonASh Self helP grouP Friendly Weight Loss Support. Over 300 clubs Victoria wide for over 40 years, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. you. Encouragement in the form of monetary and button Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group holds warm water exercise rewards for weight loss.We meet Mondays, 9.30–11.30am. classes under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist. For information phone Rene Gale ...... 9874 4043 Presently there are three classes each Monday and hursday evening. For further information phone ...... 9801 4758 Boroondara Lupus Support Group Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Maggie and Clare are happy to talk to anyone needing some support and/or information regarding lupus. Please contact: Level 1 / 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley Maggie on 9817 2316 or Clare on 9809 4998 PHAMS Monash provides community-based outreach support for people who are living with a mental illness in the City of MS Support Group Monash. he program is delivered by Prahran Mission and aims the well woMen’S grouP to build on people’s existing strengths and increase personal Burwood Neighbourhood House. capacity and self reliance in areas such as: Meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon. • maintaining or acquiring independent living skills We provide a safe, understanding, nurturing and empowering • help with accessing transport environment where women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis • support to access other local services can explore diferent natural approaches to wellness. If you • support to access community activities and courses. would like to join us, phone Jenni ...... 0425 740 927 Agencies, GPs or other services are welcome to refer and interested people are encouraged to self refer. he program is Seniors Register free, open-ended and sets goals to measure aspirations with MonASh volunteer reSourCe Centre outcomes. Phone ...... 9807 1846 A Seniors Register, a joint initiative between Monash Volunteer Resource Centre, City of Monash and the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley police, has commenced in this area. Contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre . . .. 9562 0414

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 39 Community Notices Healthy Bones Group • History Groups Sth eASt MelBourne oSteoPoroSiS SuPPort grouP Information and support through newsletters and meetings Burwood History Group every second month. If you can’t attend meetings (held at Mt Meets at the former Burwood State School, 172 Burwood Hwy, Waverley Youth Centre) you can register for the newsletter. Burwood. First Wednesday of each month at 1.30 pm For information on this friendly and informative group, A book on the history of the Burwood State School is ring Carole on 95688727 or email: [email protected] available for $10 from the Group. For more information contact Valma Fell ...... 9808 5482 Health for Life Courses All courses are conducted by qualiied professionals. Over the Box Hill Historical Society Inc. coming year courses commencing include: Massage, Sleeping Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North. Solutions, Anxiety Management, Anger Management, Gentle Meets 3rd hursday of each month (from Feb–Nov) at 8pm Exercise for Seniors (ongoing through the year), Yoga (through Archives open at rear of Box Hill Town Hall each Tuesday the school term), Walking Group (ongoing through the year), 11am–4pm & 1st Saturday of the month 10am–12noon. Reducing Road Rage. Costs vary. Our quality courses are Enquiries ...... 9285 4808 or [email protected] afordable and aim to support people in managing their health and well being. Waverley Historical Society Incorporated MASSAge ServiCe At Box hill hoSPitAl. Above Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres, Mt. Waverly (lift now Health Promotion ofer Massage herapists at reduced costs: 1 available) Questions about the history of the Waverley area? You hour $50, $45 Conc., ½ hour $35, $30 conc. are welcome to visit our rooms on a Wednesday afternoon or by Work cover: $44.80 initial consultation, $30.10 standard appointment. Phone Norma...... 9802 9332 consultation. Email: [email protected] or visit www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic give uP SMoking Eastern Health has established Tobacco-free clinics at Box Hill Whitehorse Historical Society and Maroondah Hospitals to help assist give up smoking. hey are run by specially trained staf who will work with you to Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, speciically tailor a program to meet your needs. Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7. Open for research Wednesdays 10.30am–2.30pm. For further information about the courses go to the website at: General Meeting: Saturday, 13 October, 1.30pm www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml Speaker Anne Dixon: Costume Parade Or contact the Health Promotions Unit ...... 9895 4947 General Meeting: Saturday, 8 December, 1.30pm Speaker Dr Linda Young: House Museums Men’s Group All welcome. President, Vicki Jones-Evans. Phone 9873 4946. A Men’S SuPPort grouP Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at Camcare in Camberwell Historical Society Inc. Camberwell. Men’s Groups encourage men of all kinds and Ashburton Library Meeting Room, 154 High St, Ashburton ages to discuss issues such as relationships, fathering, personal Meets the fourth Tuesday of February, March, May, July, growth, work stress and health in supportive, conidential and September and November. We are a non-proit organisation friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation. dedicated to fostering historical interest and knowledge Contact Des 0402 522 261 or email [email protected] particularly of the former City of Camberwell. Excursions, guest speakers and a quarterly newsletter. Betting On A Better Life! Enquiries to George ...... 9885 9927 or www.chs.org.au New MonashLink Community Health project Do you live in the Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area? Are you concerned about yours OAKLEIGH CITY BAND or someone else’s gambling? Like to participate in this project in any way? Activities include community education forums, A community brass band storytelling and digital stories project, world dance sessions, in the City of Monash. games afternoons…and more! Contact Judy Avisar on Rehearsals in Oakleigh 0426 245 897 or 1300 552 509 or [email protected] Mondays 8-10pm

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40 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Community Notices • Music & Theatre Groups • Community Shopping Treble Tones Lions Club of Boroondara Central – Op Shop Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing 1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd) the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wednesday Large range of bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do. goods etc. Stafed entirely by volunteers, all proceeds to our Contact musical director Lorraine Pollard .. . .. 9807 5936 community. Mon–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm. Sing Australia Choir Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Road, Golden Opportunity Shop Camberwell. Sing Australia Choir is a community-based choir. Just by Ashburton Station. Proits support Ashburton Support Cost: $5.50. No auditions, just singing fun. Services and our elderly local residents. Contact Wendy 9886 9405 or www.singaustralia.com.au Contact Sybella Sullivan ...... 9885 6426

Our Community Sings Friends of Same Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y St, Ashburton A fun, inclusive, he Same Cofee Project (East Timor) community strengthening choir. Led by Stefan Cassomenos, part Friends of Same (pronounced sah-may) is a community based of With One Voice program. Come along to a rehearsal! group which funds vital development work in East Timor. Enquiries to 8679 6088 or email [email protected] We sell delicious Timorese blended cofee at local outlets. We are based at Hawthorn Community House and welcome new BHCAC Community Choir members, volunteers and subscribers. For more. . . 9819 2629 470 Station St, Box Hill. Sunday, 2–4pm in Arbour Hall. www.friendsofsame.org, email [email protected] No experience needed. Casual atmosphere, variety of songs and a cup of tea! Enrolments $54 per term. Phone 9895 8888 or www.bhcac.com.au The House Of Books 508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s School/Church) Scotsglen Singers Inc. he House is not-for-proit & stafed by volunteers with all All-female community choir who entertain shut-in folk and books donated. Funds raised are returned to local community raise money for a charity. Rehearse hursday afternoon in Glen services. Average prices $1–2. Enquiries ...... 9874 2389 Waverley and perform regularly in the local area. Ability to read Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm. music is useful but not essential. We sing in 2/3 parts and are particularly seeking singers in the lower parts. The Salvation Army Thrift Shop Contact Elizabeth Adnams ...... 9807 6472 401-403 High St, Ashburton. Melways 60, G10. Donations are the life-blood of our Shop. We are most grateful Hartwell Players Inc. Community Theatre for saleable books, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac, videos and CDs. New members always welcome. We encourage involvement We can accept and test all electrical equipment but ask that you from people interested in technical aspects (lighting, stage do not leave TVs, scanners or monitors. Please leave donations management, sound), front-of-house (hospitality, ticket box, during opening hours, 8.30am–4.30pm weekdays or Saturday ushers) and production (programme design, poster art, sets, 9am–1pm at the rear of the Shop (enter from Poulter St). props, costumes). Contact Joanne Watt on 9888 0198 We always welcome enquiries about volunteering. Ring Chris or 0408 366 481 or email [email protected]. on 9885 4965 to discuss what you might ofer as a volunteer. Come in, browse and be assured of a warm welcome to the Oakleigh City Band hrift Shop. Chris and all our wonderful staf and volunteers A brass band in the City of Monash. Players of all ages and experience welcome. Instruments and tuition available. Amaroo Op-Shop Phone Brian ...... 9807 9624 Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone For information contact, Joan Garde ...... 9807 0570 Box Hill Chorale – Do you love to sing? BHCAC, 470 Station St, Box Hill, Mondays 7.30–10pm. Animal Welfare Op-Shop A welcoming community choir of 65 years; currently welcoming 1355 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm new members in all sections. Prospective members are welcome Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20 to come along to a rehearsal or two before joining. No auditions. Quality new & recycled clothing, books, jewellery and more. www.boxhillchorale.org.au or email [email protected] We can pick up donations ...... 9889 9435, shop hours The Waverley Singers Rotary Recycle – Opportunity Shop We are a very friendly, welcoming group of ladies, with a great passion for singing and bringing joy to others. Rehearsals are 192 Elgar Road, Box Hill South - next to the Post Oice held fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon. New members are Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac and ladies wear. most welcome, in particular 2nd Sopranos and Altos. Stafed by volunteers, all proits go to community projects. Contact Musical Director, Isabelle Roberts on 9806 0506 Wednesday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday 10am–1pm.

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 41 CommunityCommunity Centres Notices & Activities

Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre Bowen Street Community Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton 102 Bowen St, Camberwell www.bowenstreet.org.au Business Classes: Introduction to Bookkeeping, MYOB, Excel, We ofer a vast array of day and evening courses for adults and MS2010, Conidence, Life Skills & Career Planning. children. For details and enrolments please ring the oice on Computer Training: Ebay, Skype, YouTube, Facebook, your 9889 0791, email us at [email protected] camera, Introduction to Computers, Certiicate I in IT. English As A Second Language: Improve your conidence. Horticulture: Sustainable gardening and developing your own Box Hill South Neighbourhood House herb and vegetable garden (qualiied horticulturalist). 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill Sth, http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhsnh Leisure Classes: Yoga, mosaics, pilates, zumba, mandala workshops. Weekdays: Exercises with weights, watercolour painting, Mens DIY: Meets every hursday 10.30am-2.30pm. A computers, Ebay, gardening, slow walking, community lunches, supportive group for men to work on woodworking projects, cryptic crosswords for beginners, digital camera, ESL, aerobics, DIY jobs and creative hobbies. Call Sue on 9885 9401. craft, morning childcare, Friday morning playgroup, mums and babies and three year old kinder group. Shopping Bus to Chadstone: taking senior citizens to Weeknights: Pilates, Spanish, watercolour painting, book club, Chadstone every Friday for unassisted shopping. yoga, yoga 50+, French , self help, folk art and oil painting group E: [email protected] or phone 9885 9401 Weekends: Pilates, Japanese children’s activity group, writers group, and Sunday excursions. Room hire available. New Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre programs each term. Oice hours 9am–2pm school terms. 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone Phone ...... 9898 8270 or email: [email protected] Wide range of programs on ofer including Kids Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Community Lunch, Line Dancing, Country & Western Singing, Occasional Child Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Care, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, ESL, Ballroom 171 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury Dancing, and much more. Programs mailed out on request. Contact us for a detailed program guide and further information Wheelchair friendly and we welcome all people. between 9.30am–3.30pm, Mon, Tue, hur, We also ofer a J.P. Enquiries . . .. . 9807 2625 or 9807 0570 and 9.30am–12.30pm Wed and Fri or visit our website. We welcome all your enquiries and interest. Ashburton Community Centre Phone ...... 9830 4214 160 High St, Ashburton Email: [email protected], www.canterburynh.org.au Variety of Classes: Chinese Painting, Digital Photography, Floral Art, French, French Polishing, Golf, Italian, Jewellery, Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc Upholstery, Yoga Beginners & Continuing, Your Healthy Spine. 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills Groups: Mah-jong, Books, Bridge, Exercises, Keep Fit, Walking. A wide range of activities throughout the week to interest all Contact 9885 7952 or [email protected] ages, including: Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery Community: Drop-in Morning Tea, Community Roast Lunch, Men’s Discussion Group, Stroke Survivor’s Meditation Group 94A High St, Glen Iris, near Ashburton & Glen Iris stations. Children: Playgroups, Creative Dance Free Buddhist Meditation Classes (in English and Chinese). Creative Pursuits: Art classes, Felting, Cooking Children’s meditation class is also available. Other classes: Health and Wellbeing: Bike Riding, Line Dancing, Qi Gong, Chinese calligraphy, Tai Chi, Mandarin, lower arrangement and Strength Training, Tai Chi, Walking, Yoga, Zumba vegetarian cooking. All classes are free! Everyone welcome. General: Foreign Film Club, Mah Jong, Classics Series, Spanish Call 9813 8922 or www.chungtai.org.au Room Hire: Two venues available for children’s parties, afternoon Bennettswood Neighbourhood House teas, workshops. Email [email protected], call 9890 2467 for program or visit www.surreyhillsnc.org.au 7 Greenwood St, Burwood www.home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/ Call in Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm, to see what is happening. Low cost courses and activities: Library Day (read & borrow), Waverley Community Learning Centre Lunch ‘n’ More, Mah-jong, Parent/Child Groups, Solo, Social 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley Events, heatre Outings. Classes include: Art, Creative Writing, CPR and First Aid, Art & Craft: Balloonology Workshops, Beaded Jewellery, English for migrants, Introduction to Computers, Spanish, Community Craft Group, Craft Group for Uninished French and German, Pottery, Latin Limba, Literature Studies, Projects, Drawing & Watercolour Painting, Felting Workshops, Digital Photography, Dressmaking, Crochet, Mosaics, Leadlight, Stamping & Card Making Calligraphy, Gentle Exercise, Strength training, Pilates, Hatha Music & Dance: English Country Dancing, Harp Group & Yoga. Groups - Walking, Cycling, Craft, Laughter, Community Tuition, Music for Tinies, Singing Tuition in Group or Individual Singing and lots more. Interested in a new hursday Latin Health & Wellbeing: Gentle Exercises to Music, Massage, Limba? Oice Hours 9am–4pm, phone ...... 9807 6011 Seniors on the Move, Strength Training, Walking, Yoga Email: [email protected] Skills: Asian Cooking Demonstrations, Computer & Internet. www.waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au Phone: 9888 0234 or email: [email protected]

42 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

So much under one roof Something for all All Welcome!

1 Church Street Burwood 3125 Phone: 9808 6292

Short Courses/Activities Term 3 Sept, Oct,Nov 2012

“ All welcome” 25yrs Celebration! 28th Sept, 1pm Asking all past participants, tutors, community members to attend!

 COMMUNITY TALK - “ Dealing with Loss” The Guest speaker will go through different procedures if a partner, family member, friend,pet leaves.He will discuss, the emotional & financal aspect . Notes provided. Question time available. th  10 Sept, 1.00pm Guest Speaker – with a/tea. * Gold Coin donation

PLAYGROUP VACANCIES: Large room and backyard . Low fees, 2 hr sessions morning or afternoon. Lots of play equipment, covered sandpit, cubby. *Groups or individuals can join. * Special deal, mention this advert and get 20% discount. New GRANDPARENTS / CARERS PLAYGROUP Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00 only $2.50 3 - 4 Yr old PLAYGROUP with a facilitator, FRI 10am $5 a session, Term $40 Mothers’ Groups – we have a great room with AC and kitchen, less than $2 per week ESL, ENGLISH LESSONS Check the office COMM. WEIGHT LOSS Beginners – 10.00am MON For any changes Tues 9.30am & 7.30pm Intermediate – 10.00am FRI or additions to Only, $16 for 4 weeks Craft4 week Group classes - ongoing our program. Qualified Leader

HEALTH & WELLBEING Computers Ongoing Bowen Theraphy or Reflexology appts req Classes Individual & affordable Crystal Relaxation or Massage therapy by app. classes , small lab - 2hr sessions MEDITATION Mon am & Tues pm Beginners, Word, Excel, Intro to Pilates Mon 6.30pm MYOB, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB Yoga Mon 9.00am payroll, Internet/e-mail: iPOD, Tai Chi am/pm iPAD, iPhone, Mobile Phone Balance for Seniors Tues 11.30am Training, SKYPE, Twitter, Strength Training Tue/Thurs & Friday Facebook , Defragging, Digital Scrabble Wed 10.00am Photos, eBay Day & Evening Get Fit with DANCE, Stay healthy and fit. classes -from $15 per hour. 1 BALLOOM am/pm 2. LINE DANCING - New *AGM – All welcome, WED 21 Nov 1.pm 3. ZUMBA – for over 40+s 4. BOLLYWOOD – Interest ? * WORKSHOPS – varied SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - Community Bus Trips Bring a friend or neighbour !! Ladies social Group - - go on outings to movies, coffee trips or lunch at “the house”  MENS BRUNCH – 10.30am Big Breakifast with new friends, Last Thurs in mth

 SPRING RACING EVENT “Flash of the past Dress Up” THUR 1 NOV 2.00pm  Office Hrs 10.00 am – 3.00pm PH: 9808 6292 Email:[email protected]

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 43 VolunteerCommunity Opportunities Notices

Volunteers–The Vital Link Volunteer Alliance volunteering enhAnCeS your life And it’S fun Meals on Wheels & Kitchen Volunteers You meet new people, you’re doing an important job and you Just 2 hours, once a week, to do your bit for lovely clients … are making a diference. To ind out more about volunteering, please? If you or someone you know are able to: deliver meals contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc. from 11.30–1.30 once a week and /or wipe out eskies and 5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Phone ...... 9562 0414 thermoses & help serve our in-house lunches with a smile and a friendly chat, 12–2pm once a week then … we need you!!! Alzheimer’s Australia Join our amazing meals team! New Op Shop volunteers and thinking of volunteering? gardeners are also welcome!) Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn. Contact Margaret today on 9885 3815 Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and or [email protected] information about memory loss and dementia. Training provided. For further information phone Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Judith Allen ...... 9815 7847 driverS, driverS And More driverS needed We would like to hear from you if you can assist EV clients in Hartwell Players – good with sewing? getting to their appointments. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed Based at Ashwood College, Hartwell Players Inc would love for travel in their own vehicle. At present we are turning away to hear from people with sewing skill or an interest in fashion clients needing transport due to lack of drivers. or design to assist with the fun task of costuming plays for our Our Transport service is primarily aimed at the frail aged community theatre. We ofer a varied program, with costume and disabled who are housebound or isolated due to mobility production required sometimes, or sourcing something suitable diiculties, or other limitations. It is available to HACC eligible or adapting an existing garment. We are a friendly bunch with a residents who live in the cities of Maroondah, Whitehorse and broad theatre interest and would love to hear from you and we speciied areas in Yarra Ranges, and supports government policy have a decent costume resource to kick us of to a great start! to help people stay in their homes longer. If you are interested Phone Joanne Watt ...... 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481 in helping your local community by volunteering your time to drive our clients to their activities andappointments, please Are you ABLE to lend a hand? contact us on 9870 7822, email [email protected] ABle AuStrAliA ServiCeS iS Seeking volunteerS Activities include: • Art, craft, cooking, gardening and music therapy programs. • Recreation programs, fun days and social outings into the community. • Assisting people with sensory impairments and other disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising or accessing local shops or amenities. • Support in fundraising, administration and events. If you are willing and able to help support people with deafblindness and other combined disabilities, Able Australia ofers volunteer positions in many areas of creative and professional interest. Contact: Emely McCord ...... 1300 225 369 or [email protected]

Seniors Register Volunteers ASSiSting Senior MeMBerS of the CoMMunity to feel SAfe Would you like to volunteer with the Seniors Register? he Seniors Register has commenced in the Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley areas of the City of Monash. Further details can be obtained by phoning Monash Volunteer Resource Centre ...... 9562 0414

Melbourne City Mission the CoMMunity friend ProgrAM Volunteers are needed to donate a couple of hours a week to spend with a person who has a disability and really needs a friend. If this interests you, call the program coordinators, Shane or Tracie ...... 9488 1203

44 Burwood Bulletin September - november 2012 Markets,Community Fetes & Notices Festivals • Markets, Fetes, Festivals Hartwell Primary School’s Great Fete. Milverton St, Camberwell. Saturday, 24 November, 1–8pm Anglican Parish of Box Hill Spring Fair Come and enjoy the wonderful sense of community and fun at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 1030 Whitehorse Rd, he Great Fete. here will something for everyone with loud & Box Hill (next to Town Hall) on Saturday, 27 October, 9am–2pm silent auctions, food stalls, art & craft stall, home produce, cake Barbecue, Plants,”Steptoe” , Knick Knacks, Collectables, stall, plant stall, lucky dips, fantastic rides, superb entertainment Books, Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Chutneys & Sweets, on the central stage and much more. Handcrafts - knitted & sewn items, Sox & Jox, Light lunches & Devonshire Teas. Entertainment. Monster Rale drawn at 1pm Annual Fete UCEBC and Burwood Heights Uniting Church Cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd Friday, 9 November, 5–9pm. Roberts McCubbin Primary School Plenty of bargains and lots of goodies to tempt your taste buds. Artists’ Camp Fair Join us to shop, sample or as a helper. Birdwood St, Box Hill Sth. Saturday, 10 November, noon–6pm he school’s annual fair coincides with its prestigious Art Show • Farmers’ Markets featuring the works of local professional, amateur and emerging artists. At the fair, families can enjoy an array of rides catering Boroondara Farmers’ Market to all age groups, delicious food and a wide variety of stalls. hird Saturday of the month, 8am–1pm Enquiries: 9890 2372 or visit www.robmacps.edu.au Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn. Entry $2 donation. Taste and purchase fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables, and Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity more. he produce comes fresh from all over Victoria and is sold hird Saturday of the month 9am–1pm from 60 stalls. Phone Danika Benison ...... 9278 4814 Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. An indoor boutique makers’ and growers’ market. Handmade, Whitehorse Farmers’ Market home-grown items: home accessories, jewellery, baby and Second Sunday of the month 8am–1pm children’s wear, cards, cakes, Butterield Farm produce, wine, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. honey, fresh fruit and vegetables. Enjoy a cofee in Treasures’ Fresh produce from farms straight to you. Proceeds used by Tearoom or a BBQ in the courtyard. Enquiries 0447733949 Rotary for local community projects. Phone . . .. 9539 2443 his is a plastic bag-free market. Mount Waverley Rotary Art & Craft Market 2nd Sunday each month 9am–2pm. Ashwood Farmers’ Market Mount Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd. hird Sunday of every month here are usually around 60 stalls of art, craft and food. Proceeds Ashwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood. $2, children free. to many local and international causes. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music throughout the day. Fresh vegetables, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more. Hawthorn Craft Market Ashwood/Chad. Community Fruit & Veg Market 1st Sunday of the month, 10–3pm. Free. he Atrium, Swinburne Uni, 52 William St Hawthorn. Every Wednesday afternoon from 2–4pm Handcrafted original goods including jewellery, designer Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. clothes, childrens and baby wear, toys and fresh produce. Ph ...... 9807 2625 or email [email protected] Over 50? BreastScreen Victoria. It’s important. It’s free. And it’s close to you. Convenient appointment times now available. Call today for your free breast x-ray 13 20 50 hmaBlaze 076849

September - november 2012 Burwood Bulletin 45 Arts & Entertainment • Concerts and Auditions Jazz on Cup Day Victorian Jazz Musicians’ Beneit Fundraiser Australian Boys Choir Auditions Koomba Park, Mountain Hwy, Wantirna Mel 63 C8 Auburn Uniting Church Hall, 3 Hepburn St, Hawthorn. Tuesday 6 November 12noon–5.30pm Saturday, 24 November, 12–3pm Donation $7.50 adult, Musos $5, students, children free. Boys aged 7–9 are invited to audition for entry into the BYO picnic, drinks, chairs. BBQ available, tea/cofee gold coin. prestigious and internationally acclaimed Australian Boys Choir. You could wear your inest hat. Ph Jef ...... 9801 5007 To make an appointment visit www.australianboyschoir.com.au Baker Street Studios Surrey Hills Music Cafe 2A Florence St Burwood. BHCAC, 470 Station St, Box Hill.he last Friday in the month. One performance a month, recorded for possible release on vinyl. Friday, 28 September, Stilletto Sisters: swoon to luscious, exciting, Bookings essential: www.liveatbakerstreet.com or 8689 9910. virtuosic gypsy melodies, seductive tango rhythms, and love songs from around the world. Bentleigh Organ Music Club Friday, 26 October, Jeremy Woolhouse’s Silverbeat: featuring Coatesville Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Rd, East Bentleigh. Lachlan Davidson - woodwinds. Utilising Jeremy’s compositions Monday, 3 September at 8pm. Bayside Swing will perform an as a springboard, ‘Silverbeat’ weave an intricate web of texture evening of jazz and swing favourites. *Evening includes a Music creating a distinctive sound. & Voice Box: celebrating their 20th Trivia Quiz*. Entry $10 Contact: Jenny and Clif 9528 2539 year this male a-cappella group will delight you with tight Monday, 1 October at 8 pm. Ringspiration Handbell Choir: harmonies and diversity of songs. 10 ringers playing on 3 octaves of bells and 4 octaves of chimes, Friday, 30 November, From Spirituals To Swing: a New Orleans using the “English” style of handbell ringing. Come and enjoy jazz & gospel experience with ‘Uptown Swing’. Admission $18, these beautiful sounds. $10 includes supper. Contact 9528 2539 tickets: Whitehorse Ticket Oice, ...... 9262 6555. Monday, 5 November at 8pm. 16th Annual Cup Eve Concert or www.surreymusic.com A night of special music with the award-winning Accordion Orchestra of Melbourne. Entertaining and varied program of • Theatre and Film classical, modern, jazz/pop, traditional ethnic and stage musical numbers. Entry $10 includes supper. The Hartwell Players Inc. Contact Jenny and Clif 9528 2539 or Lee Puccini 9889 4089 Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Dve, Concerts at the Junction Ashwood. (Of High St) Mel 60 J10. Melbourne’s Oldest Community heatre, est. 1938. Camberwell Music Society. Camberwell Uniting Church, Bookings: [email protected] or ...... 9513 9581 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell A non-proit organization presenting quality music at reasonable cost in a friendly atmosphere. Peridot Theatre Inc. Tuesday, 25 September, 10.30am. Homenaje and other Guitar he Unicorn heatre, Lechte Rd, Mt. Waverley (Mel 61 F11) Wonders: Ken Murray. his recital will feature Manuel de Falla’s November 9–10, 14–17, 21–24 at 8pm Homenaje, Debussy and works from Spain and Brazil. Matinees: Sunday 11 and Saturday 17 at 2.15pm Tuesday, 23 October, 10.30am. Masterworks for Oboe, Flute Twilight Sunday 18 at 4pm and Piano. Jefrey Crellin and Prue Davis from the MSO with pianist Amir Farid play the music of Francis Poulenc and Me & Jezebel by Elizabeth Fuller, director Helen Ellis. Camille Saint Saens. A true account set in 1985, when screen legend Bette Davis Saturday, 17 November, 7.30pm. Ke Lin - Virtuoso Pianist: An came to to stay for a night and stayed for a month! exciting pianist of the younger generation, Ke Lin explores Now in it’s 27th year of productions, the Peridot heatre Inc. Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. prides itself in selecting and performing a wide variety of plays, Tickets at door, $18, $15 Conc. Subscription $40 (3 concerts). drama and comedy which appeal to the 50+ members of our New brochure now available www.home.vicnet.net.au/~music/ community. Phone Ian Carlsson 9808 2496 or 0421 097 417 More information ...... 9882 4560 or 9889 2363 MonASh one ACt PlAy feStivAl Fortnightly Concerts Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September. $10 a session. Tickets: 1300 138 645 or at the door. Light food Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St, Ashburton and refreshments will be available to purchase. Come and enjoy fortnightly concerts, includes afternoon tea Wednesdays 1.30–3pm fee $5. Phone ...... 9885 3815 Camberwell Film Society Shirazz Jazz Band Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Grove, Victorian Jazz Archive Fundraiser Camberwell. Mel 59 J1. Burvale Hotel, cnr Springvale Rd & Burwood Hwy Invitation to new members. Meets on the third Wednesday of Sunday 14 October 1.30–4.30pm, meals available 12noon. the month, February to November Screenings at 7.30pm. Ph 9800 535 or vicjazzarchive.org.au Phone Bill Kerr ...... 9347 6969

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