IIHIHIIH 602922 Glen Eira News Glen Eira City Council, corner Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads, South Caulfield 3 162 World's top golfers --I coming to~ ~
ustralian international • A major prize of two reserved A golfing star Karrie Webb is grandstand seats at the l'Bth green, coming to Glen Eira next month and VIP tickets for entry to the to play in the 1997 Women's course and clubhouse, for all four days (valued at $560). Australian Open at Yarra Yarra • 20 secondary prizes oftwo season's - Golf Club. tickets entry to the course and The cream of the world's top women clubhouse on all four days (valued golfers will be appearing from 13-16 at $60). November, including defending Just write your name and address champion Catriona Matthew, 1995 on the back of an envelope, with the winner Liselotte Neumann, Australian answer to the question: Which player Jan Stephenson, Corinne Dibnah and won the 1996 Women's Australian Anne-Marie Knight. Karrie Webb is a Open? major drawcard, after winning the 1997 British Open, and she will be Send your entry to: The Editor, Glen looking for a top result in this year's Eira News, PO Box 42, Caulfield Australian Open. South 3162. Prizes will go to the first 21 correct entries received, and The picturesque Yarra Yarra golf winners will be announced in the course in East Bentleigh will be on November edition of the News. show via television coverage on Channel 7 and beamed to 25 • All readers who take a sponsorship countries. package at the Open will be entered in a draw to win a place in the 1997 Your chance to WIN! Women's Australian Open Pro-Am on Tuesday 11 November, playing Glen Eira residents and ratepayers can be part of the action, with the alcngride national and international chance to win a place in the Pro-Am golfing stars (see hospitality packages advertisement on Page 9). The on 11 November, and to win tickets to winner will be notified by Friday the event. Event promoters IMG are offering Glen Eira News readers: 31 October. Alxroe: Defending champion Catriona Matthew proudly holds her trophy. Inset: International golf star Karrie ~bb demonstrates her winning style on the tee. New home fo~ Glen Eira UJA GLENElD he opening of a permanent opening and enjoyed a barbecue lunch before Thome for Glen Eira U3A has adjourning for the group's AGM. been described as the "most The Glen Eira U3A, formerly Caulfield U3A, is significant event in run by volunteers and offers educational classes Glen Eira for the for people over SS. Mr Dunstan said the U3A had Index last I O years!" a membership of up to 800 students and offered Mayor·s column 2 50 different courses on everything from art and -·------·---· University of the Cinema facelift 3 painting to travel and philosophy and from ------Third Age president languages to computers. Pictured from left, Alison Carlson of U3A Network Your School 4 Don Dunstan said Victoria; Joan MacEwan ofMoorleigh U3A, Don Councillors page 5 the opening Mr Dunstan, who founded the group in 1988, said Dunstan president of Glen Eira U3A, Gerry being involved with U3A gave him a "sense of Safe Return 6 heralded a new era Branchfl,ower painting tutor; and student Marie Leonard for the university achievement" as he knew the courses were useful celebrate a new era for Glen Eira U3A. Urban Villages 7 by enabling them to the citizens of Glen Eira. He said the demand Ans 8 to have permanent for courses had grown dramatically and most venue to the U3A. The group will be paying rent, Doing Business 9 classrooms and classes were fuJl. and contributing half the costs of minor repairs. Recreation 10 facilities for the The group has previously operated from several Cr Grossbard said: "I am delighted that Glen Eira first time. Co~munity News II locations in the City, including Oak 'free House, U3A now has a base where it can continue its --- Community Diary 12 Glen Eira Mayor Cr adjoining Glen Eira town hall, which is to be excellent work, providing educational classes and Alan Grossbard last developed as a community arts facility. workshops for older members of the community. month officially opened Glen Eira City Council organised to lease the "As we all know, we never stop learning, and I am the new home at the former vacant Glen Huntly Bowling Club from the sure, this location will be a stimulating place for Glen Huntly Bowling Club. Public Transport Corporation, and sub-let the many residents in the years to come." About 90 people attended the I -- Volume 12 October 1997
I Mayor's Column :I Invitation: The census brought to light some interesting points. 800 members. These homes provide educational "Mayor for a Day" The highest age group in Glen Eira is the 25-39 age classes and workshops for older people in the bracket, but a large number of residents are also in community. Classes are run by volunteer tutors, who -0 One of the questions I am most the older age groups, and 21.4 per cent of our are also residents, and who donate their time, skills, commonly asked is: What is it u population are 60 years of age and above (compared experience and wisdom to enhance the learning like to be a Mayor? So, rather with the Victorian total of 15.9 per cent). More than opportunities of others in Glen Eira. If you are than take up all my column 35 per cent of the City's population was born interested please contact U3A (see the Resource space answering this question, overseas. Of these, the major countries of birth Directory). As we all know, we never stop learning. I've decided to invite a resident include: United Kingdom, Poland, Greece and Italy. to join me as "Mayor for a Day". To finish with an appropriate quote: Minds are like To help me select someone, Future Plans for our City parachutes... they work only when open. please let me know, in no more than 200 words, why Glen Eira Council recently launched its Corporate At your service, you should be chosen to be Mayor for the day. Send Plan 1997-2000. I urge you to read about the future your entry addressed to: The Mayor, "Mayor for a plan for the City and how we will achieve it over the Day" Competition, PO Box 42, Caulfield Sth, 3162. next three years. Copies of this publication are You can either write a letter, an essay, or a poem, or available at all our libraries and at the Town Hall. draw a picture or even a cartoon. I will select This is the framework for the future growth of our someone to act as the Glen Eira Mayor for a day in City, so your feedback would really be appreciated. November. Alan Grossbard Glen Eira: A growing City Never stop learning I had great pleasure in officially opening the new MAYOR The latest census shows our city's population has home of Glen Eira University of the Third Age grown by 3050 people. This is a modest increase of (U3A) at the former Glen Huntly Bowling Club. 2.6 per cent from census period 1991 to 1996. Glen This U3A, which began in 1988, now has more than Eira now has 120,226 residents, giving our city the members and Moorleigh's U3A has more than fourth highest population in Melbourne. 600
Glen Eira•s Councillors S~fPPETS ORRONCWARD ~ ------Cr Noel Erlich Ph & Fax: 9533 0054 (H) Advertising rates are available on application. Schools combine to raise funds Mobile: 0412 218 485 Contact Paul Freestone (editorial listings) 9524 Six local primary schools have joined forces to hold 3431, Rosanna Verde (advertising) on 9524 3287, a Home Produce and Craft Market at Halley Park fax 9523 0339 or write to PO Box 42, Caulfield on Saturday 25 October. Ormond East, Bentleigh South 3162. West, Ormond, Moorabbin Heights, Valkstone and Cr Alan Grossbard Tucker Road primary schools have combined their Council meeting dates Ph: 9524 3224 energies for the first time to raise funds and (Council) Ordinary Council meetings of Glen Eira City promote awareness of their programs and 9533 0052 (H) Council are usually held in the Council Chamber, activities. corner Hawthorn Road and Glen Eira Road, Fax: 9524 3358 Parents from the schools have been exploring ways Caulfield at 7.30pm on the first and third Monday to help and support each other, as the current each month. Meetings are open to the public and JASPER WARD Cr Russell Longmuir economic situation has made it necessary for you are welcome to attend. Agendas for the schools to raise funds to maintain comprehensive meetings are available from the Service Centre and Ph: 9557 4438 educational programs. All money raised will be at branch libraries on the day of each meeting. Fax: 9557 8717 used to improve educational facilities at the Coming meeting dates are: Mondays 6 and 20 participating schools. October, Wednesday 5 November (to allow for Cup Stalls at the market will sell handcrafted products, Day holiday on 4 November) and Monday 17 Cr Barry Neve preserves and cakes, and refreshments, and each November. school will have a group of students performing. Pb: 9524 3224 (W) Details: 9578 1851. Do you know? Fax: 9563 9403 (AH) Deadline for the news Q: How many State and Federal Parliamentarians Mobile: 0412 218 468 have their offices in Centre Road, Bentleigh? Editorial contributions and advertisement bookings are welcome for the Glen Eira News. Answer on page 11. MACKIE WARD Cr Norman Kennedy Please submit material at the beginning of the Ph: 9564 8395 month prior to the issue you wish it to appear in. Fax: 9564 8402 The next issue of Glen Eira News will be released Mobile: 041937 9540 on 3-5 November. The deadline is Monday 13 October. Cr Veronika Martens Ph/fax: 9579 7072 (H) The infonnation in this publication is of a general nature. The artides contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. While the information contained herein is believed to be correct, no responsibility or 9579 0297 (H) is accepted for the accuracy of any artide and/or any matter which is discussed herein. The Glen Eira City Council does not accept Mobile: 0412 218 474 any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein. Clen Eira City Council PO Box 42 Caulfield South 3162 Phone: 9524 3333 Fax: 9523 0339 Email: [email protected] ■ Internet http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au ... Cinema facelift approved Meet your Ward 'Ill Councillors · ~ esidents have the opportunity to meet - Rwith their ward coundllors this month, u at special public meetings. tG Residents are invited to raise any issues of concern 'Ill and discuss events and happenings around the City in an informal atmosphere at meetings to be held in tG each of the wards. The meetings will also offer residents the chance to E convey to their local representatives how they think Council is performing, and to offer ideas for the ~ development of the city. C Meeting dates: OrrongWard ·-u Cr Alan Grossbard (Mayor), Cr Noel Erlich Theatrette, Glen Eira Arts Complex, cnr Hawthorn and Glen Eira roads, Caulfield on Sunday 19 October at 2.30pm. len Eira City Council has approved plans commercial and recreational activities, as well as Gto redevelop the Elstemwick Classic enhancing the vibrancy of the centre. Jasper Ward Onema, which will transform the existing The new complex will strengthen the concept of Cr Russell Longmuir, Cr Barry Neve JP building into a modem complex comprising living, working, shopping and recreating in the McKinnon Progress Hall, 118 McKinnon Road, three dnemas and seating for an additional same area, and increase the activity and public McKinnon on Tuesday 28 October at 7.30pm. 550 patrons. surveillance in the shopping centre in the evenings. Mackie Ward The new complex wiU include office space, a multi The redevelopment has also been supported by Cr Veronika Martens, Cr Norman Kennedy purpose children's party room, and a large foyer Elstemwick Main Street Committee. In a letter to area which can be used as a public area for Council on behalf of the committee, Elstemwick Murrumbeena Hall, Gerard Street, Murrumbeena, functions, exhibitions and displays. Centre Management said traders believed "the on Friday, 31 October at 7.30pm. proposed expansion will assist in the revitalisation Glen Eira Business Development Planner Andrew of the shopping strip by providing an improved Millen said the proposal had been well supported entertainment facility" and will offer local residents 1997/98 COMMUNl:rY and was expected to inject enthusiasm and and workforce "a choice of movies in state-of-the-art GRANl'.'S rejuvenate the Elsternwick centre by being a facilities". catalyst for additional projects. The committee believed the redevelopment would nd The proposal is in keeping with Council's corporate "help to prevent escape expenditure" to Cbadstone goal to "promote the concept of neighborhoods and 2 round and Southland shopping centres, to the benefit of urban villages which contain facilities, services, local traders. businesses and institutions which are mutually Application forms are available from supporting". "The expansion of the Classic will help Main Street 30 September 1997 in the redevelopment of Elstemwick and in the The plans are consistent with this urban village Closing date for application is forming of an identity... " Elstemwick Centre 5pm on 20 October 1997 theme for Elstemwick as they will add to the range Management said. of community facilities in the centre and to the For further details telephone 9524 3333
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 1997 1PM TO 4PM PRINCES PARK (MAPLE STREET, SOUTH CAULFIELD) Celebrate children & families in the City of Glen Eira on the inaugural National Family Day by having some fun together. A free, non-commercial day for children up to age 12. Bring your picnic baskets along! There will be entertainers, games and sporting events on the park and activities in the Recreation Centre. It will provide parents with the opportunity to meet people who offer services in their community. Enquiries: Judy Moylan 9596 1481 Liz Rand 9571 0215 Pat Kelly 9568 0520 Run by the Glen Eira Children & Family Services Network in conjunction with Glen Eira City Council
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-0 0 .C Continuing our series on schools in Glen Eira. u ~ The excitement of learning ~
A short walk around Caulfield South ~rimary School dearly illustrates how education has changed and evolved. Gone are the days when the three R's, reading writing and 'rithmetic were the extent of a child's discovery as well. This year's challenge was to in~t primary schooling. Last month a colourful Book Week parade where each child chose a favourite literary character to something which could fly. These days the basics are enhanced with a portray celebrated the "Love of Literature". A highlight of Term 3 was weekly visits from the 'lli multitude of exciting programs in which Reading In the science room students are given the Skills Gymnastics Team. These sessions gave each and Literature come alive through activities. child the chance to develop new skills and Excursions, visiting teachers, information opportunity to investigate and to invent and build gadgets and an annual school wide competition confidence in this specialist area with help from the technology and in-house celebrations all add to the experts. Look out Sydney 2000! excitement of learning. encourages families to join the fun of scientific Students to be immersed! aulfield Primary School is about to The school will be making extensive use of pilot an English / Japanese bilingual computer-based learning programs including C specially developed software, CD-ROM interactiva program, in which students will have and access to the lntemet. Two full time teachers some lessons in Japanese. and a teacher's aide have been appointed to head-up Unlike traditional LOTE classes, this is an the program. They will work closely with Caulfield's 'immersion type' program, providing lessons in both recently acquired sister school in Japan, as~ as English and Japanese. The fundamental idea is to developing cross-cultural friendships with the teach through language, rather than about it, using Japanese School of Melbourne in Caulfield. the second language exclusively. "Securing funding for the bilingual program further Caulfield Primary is one of only three primary reinforces our commitment to providing a high forward thinking schools nationwide chosen for the bilingual program. quality, LOTE program in Funding comes from the Department of Education's Japanese", explained Mr Solomon. --rhere are real Bilingual Schools Project. opportunities for innovation and curricula development in smaller schools that would not be Principal John Solomon said the project would be possible in much larger schools.• partly implemented in Term 4 and the full program would be up and running for Term 1, 1998. For details, contact Mr Solomon at the school on 9523 7932 or mobile 0411253 S85. "We're still developing the curriculum focus, however, we anticipate the program will include arts and maths classes," Mr Solomon said. SCHOOLS IN GLEN EIRA "Caulfield Primary School is ideally suited to a program such as this and will maximise its potential Tell us about Your School for inclusion in through our relatively small class sizes. While every coming editions of the Glen Eira News_ year level will participate in the program, each class Send material and photos to: will average only 15-20 students at a time, providing Glen Eira News, PO Box 42, Caulfield Ear's what I mean: Caulfield Primary School students the teachers with lots of scope for interaction with South 3162, or phone 9524 3431. Maxine Barry, 5 Benjamin Gallenli, 51/2 and Daoid PtnDell each member of the class." Macquarie, 6 with teacher Louise Haroey and •&nes• learn about the parts ofthe body in Japanese. ■ Writer Susanne Shaw continues her series on Glen Eira's Councillors. In this second instalment, she talks to the Council's Jasper Ward representatives.
Russell Longmuir -z -o NEERIM ROAD z 4( Time, according to Russell Longmuir, is a precious 4'o commodity. In both his demanding roles of running g a: his own body corporate management business and as GLEN HU a: t- a Jasper Ward Councillor, time is a major factor and 0 one not to be wasted. This perspective on life leads c( ~...... 0 ~,o+ 0 him to constantly look for new and creative ways to c,'-t.~ 0 a: use time more wisely. ae Q C C 0 c., 0 a: z For the last 14 years he has brought this skill to his ~ a: 4( CD z Iii z business, and most recently, to his latest role as a C I: o+~,. z a: Glen Eira Councillor. His daily business comprises c( ~ 0~ ,.._,o " " 0 ~ 0 of quickly and efficiently resolving the myriad of CD 0 .. C, :s 1111 NORTH RD s issues raised by the owners of the buildings he manages - be it a blown light bulb or a burst water 0 pipe. Running a municipality, says Russell, is no ~ JAS w different. For both, it is a case of "simple u w Q ae ~ organisation". ~ a: en "I tend to look at things from a 'bird's eye view' and it Iii..,► en ,c.+ 0 comes d Barry Neve Mne. I suppose that Yo11 could be arry Neve is a practical, no nonsense really fitted into my Btype of man. Over 20 years serving in the personal approach: Victoria Police force has given him less of a Mn't just sit back mayor for and whinge - get in taste for "copious reams of paperwork and their and M a dayl formalities• and more of a preference for something and be "getting in there, rolling up the shirt sleeves positive about it." and getting the job done•. And this is exactly Glen Eira Mayor Cr Alan Grossbard Barry was the approach Barry brings to hi.s role as a first voted in is inviting a resident to join Jasper Ward Councillor. unopposed to the him as "Mayor for a Day" "I tend to look at things from a practical point ofview," former Moorabbin Barry says. Council in 1988. in November. "Most ofmy contact with the public when I was in the He admits he had no particular If you'd like to spend a day as Mayor, police force was in a negative context, as it was either people being on the wrong side ofthe law getting caught "burning desire" write to the Mayor explaining in or peop'/e on the right side ofthe law being victims. to become a Councillor, nor 200 words or less why you should be So there was a lot ofnegotiation, a lot ofconciliation and arbitration and all that," he explained. did he enter Local chosen. Drawings and cartoons Government with ''.As a Councillor, my main aim is to get the job Mne, not a "reformist agenda, will also be accepted. to spend a lot oftime on what I suppose you could class an axe to grind or as modern business principles. As much as I can a fight to light". Send your entry to: appreciate the role ofattending meetings, all the Instead, he simply had a clear mind of "what had to paperwork and reading, the formalities and all the The Mayor be and what should be Mne" and the practicality and reports, I sometimes find that they can actually stop you confidence to achieve it. "Mayor for a Day" Competition from Ming the job. I am much more into the grassroots... how things work and how peop'/e's minds work." For Barry, serving as a Councillor is not about PO Box42 promising to "move mountains or change the world''. Barry says he ''fell into" community relations in the It is about being realistic about budgetary Caulfield South 3 162 mid 1980s when, as a police officer, he established constraints, State Government laws and regulations the then new local Neighbourhood Watch programs and changing political agendas, and ''getting in there Please include your name, address - an experience he found extremely positive. and Ming the best you can for everyone". and phone number. Winner will "They weren't protest programs or anything like that - they were about people joining together to get something be notified. 5 Volume 12 October 1997 Ensuring a safe return inimising safety risks to dementia The availability of the information and M sufferers who may "wander" from identifying photo significantly reduces the time their residence is the focus of the new police spend finding a person who has wandered Caulfield Safe Return Program. away and thus limits the stress experienced both by the person themselves and by their carer. An initiative of the Police Community Consultative Committee (PCCC), the program The Caulfield PCCC boundaries within which enables police to more quickly locate, identify the program will operate are: North Road and return the person to their carer. (south), Poath Road (east), Dandenong Road (north), and Hotham Street and Nepean The carer completes an application form with Highway (west). descriptive details, and a photo of the person. This information and the computer photo image Anyone who cares for a dementia affected is transferred to a central data base held at the relative or friend who has a tendency to wander, Elstemwick Police Station. can contact Senior Sergeant Brad Hanel at Elsternwick Police Station on 9528 5577, or Immediately a registered person is reported Neighborhood Watch representative Joy Steward missing, the details and the photo image are on 9571 5429. faxed to local police stations for use by police in patrol cars. The details are also faxed to any The program, which originated in America and nominated likely destinations the person may go. was brought to Australia by Churchill Scholarship recipient Senior Sergeant Wayne S/Sgt Brad Hanel and Joy Steward from the PCCC Fielding, has already been implemented in look O'Ver plans for the Safe Return Program Knox and shown great success. Children's Week Adult learners celebrate Heading towards a dult Learners Week was held in A new language class allows people to learn English good night's sleep A September, and the Caulfield Adult while learning about Australian society, its history, Literacy Group and the Adult Migrant English and its political and social structures. The group is As part of Children's Week, the Maternal & Service (AMES) in Malvern were ready to also hoping to start a basic computer class, Child Health Service will present a talk on celebrate. depending on demand. strategies to help your child learn to sleep through the night. Caulfield Adult Literacy Group set up a display of The AMES group held a multicultural luncheon, language materials in Caulfield Library. The group to which more than 100 students brought dishes Irene Doyle, Unit Manager, from their home countries. Art and crafts, national runs classes in Conversational English, English as a O'Connell Family Centre will present Second Language and Adult Literacy, for people costumes, and lessons in traditional dancing, including Bosnian, Greek, Ethiopian, Ukranian, "Heading Towards a Good Night's Sleep" wanting to improve their skills in reading, writing at Glenhuntly Maternal & Child Health Centre and numeracy. and Aussie bush dancing were all part of the festivities. cnr. Royal & Rosedale Avenues Glen Huntly on Wednesday 22 October 1997, 7.30-9.30 pm. Tickets: $7 per person. Documents om publie displa, Tickets may be purchased in person, from any City of Glen Eira Maternal & Child Health Centre ouncil's Strategic Planning Department's is seeking comment from local residents and Crecently completed draft 'Non Residential businesses in the area (many of whom will be Contact: 9524 3403 Uses in Residential Zones' Policy is now on notified by mail). After the public exhibition public exhibition at the Town Planning stage, a preferred option will be adopted by counter, Glen Eira Crty Hall. Council and will form the basis of the Monash Medical Centre Precinct Policy. Medical centres The Monash Medical Centre Precinct Structure and related activities proposed for this local area Sessions for parents Plan (Options Paper) is also on display. Council will be encouraged to locate within this precinct welcomes any written comments regarding either to ensure that future residential encroachment is Toilet training... the essentials! document. restricted. ,,,. Informal talk by Jenny Burley, Community The policy aims to ensure that non-residential uses Written submissions can be made until 17 Health Nurse/psychologist (Caulfield are successfully integrated into residential areas November to either: Community Care Centre.) with minimum impact and no real loss of , residential amenity. The policy will act as a guide Draft Non Residential Uses in Residential Tuesday 14 October 1.30-lpm. Cost $3. Zones Policy for developers wishing to submit a planning Bentleigh Maternal and Child Health Service application for any non-residential use in a Strategic Planning Department 542 Centre Road, Bentleigh, phone 9557 2359. residential zone. Such uses include medical centres, City of Glen Eira City Council childcare centres, nursing homes and veterinary P.O. Box42 centres. The policy details Council's objectives for a Caulfield South Sibling Rivalry number of issues that affect all non-residential uses. VIC 3162 Are you tired of toddlers fighting? Do you These include: preferred location, siring and design, Monash Medical Centre Precinct Structure Plan want to learn some new strategies? streetscape character, traffic and parking, Strategic Planning Department Then come to a session led by social landscaping, advertising signage, hours of City of Glen Eira worker Susan Friedman. operation, control of noise and lighting. P.O. Box42 Also on exhibition is the Monash Medical Centre Caulfield South Tuesday 21 October 1.30-lpm. Cost $3. Precinct Structure Plan (Options Paper). The VIC3162 Glen Huntly Maternal and Child Health Service, background report details three possible options for For more details, please contact Council's Cnr Royal and Rosedale Avenues, Glen Huntly, medical development within the precinct. Council Strategic Planner, Jacqui Brasher on _9524 3441 phone 9572 5126 or 9572 5123. i ■ - tit Wedding bells CU urban· vi I to ring t)C t'G llilvington Baptist School for Girls wishes to "3nnounce the marriage of robot 'Rosie' to her partner robot 'Sebastian'. The couple will - take their vows publicly, as a symbolic ·-> expression of the marriage of humanity and technology, at the school's Technology C Showcase to be held from 16 to 18 October. ftS The two metallic robots are the creations of Kilvington students. Sebastian is an early model .A robot but Rosie is advanced. Fully remote controlled, I.. she has a video vision system, voice communication, caterpillar drive mechanism, animated with ::::, pneumatics and computer co-ordinated with incredible electronic effects. Kilvington students have created models and robots for several years and have almost completed three human-like robots: the betrothed couple and a third robot called 'Norman' - a short, stout machine resembling a small human, with latex face, head and arms. He has moving eyeballs, dentures and can 'speak'. The Showcase, Business Forum and Interactive Classrooms of the Future will be opened by the Federal Minister for Schools, Vocational Education and lraining, Dr David Kemp. Guest speakers from the Business and Education sector will address the wedding guests, and a limited amount of places will be available for students to participate in one of two interactive classrooms. study exploring the Urban Village concept A for the three main shopping centres of Glen Eira has now been completed. Consultants Perrott Lyon Matheson have prepared an 1997 Elsternwick independent report identifying three structure plan options for each of the centres. Festival of Fables Bentleigh, Carnegie and Elstemwick centres have he Elsternwick festival of Fables is back! the characteristics of "urban villages" - the important T Over 40,000 people attended last year's factors of public transport, employment and fest at Elstemwick Shopping Centre. residential opportunities. The Urban Village Report investigates the centres' potential in terms of future This year's Festival, on Sunday 26 October from development providing vitality and growth to the noon to 6pm, will include street stalls, live music, centre, and consideration as multi-purpose community group displays, a prize trip and community centres. children's rides, plus the ABC For Kids' Christine Hutchinson will give two performances of "The The report considers residential support in the Grand Fairies' Ball" and poet Adrian Rawlins will centres via shop-top housing or high density present Shakespeare's The Sonnets. housing, commercial development sites, carparking provision and the utilisation and connection of Glen Huntly Road will be closed to traffic, except existing community facilities. Copies of the draft for trams. final report and maps are on display at Bentleigh, Contact: Sara Jones & Steve Danzig Carnegie, Elstemwick and Caulfield Libraries and at the Planning Counter at the Town Hall. 2020 Communications Tel/Fax: 9532 7978 The consultants met with lrader Associations and community groups to compile the report and further consultation with these groups will be conducted Child Care - choosing during the exhibition period. Anyone interested in being part of the consultative group for the Carnegie the right option area should contact Fiona Johnstone, Planning Information evening at the Caulfield Family Department on 9524 3300 for details of the meeting. Centre (rear of City of Glen Eira Town Hall) on Written submissions can be made until Wednesday 15 October at 7-45pm. 7 November to: The Glen Eira City Council offers a variety of Child Urban Village Structure Plans Care including day, occasional care and supported City of Glen Eira integration for children with special needs, for PO Box42 children o to 5 years at centres at Elsternwick, Caulfield South 3162 Murrumbeena, Ormond, Carnegie and Caulfield. For further details, contact council's strategic 1998 Enrolments now open planner Fiona Johnstone on 9524 3300. Contact Glen Eira City Council on 9524 3333. 7 Volume 12 October 1997 i Arts brought to you each month by the Glen Eira Arts Complex 9524 3287 • • e IS Ill e ran A DAY OF TALK, FOOD AND FILM Dialogue with Nature 2 November, 10.30am • 41>m, Theatrette to 12 October; daily 10am - 6pm Cost $20 (includes Dutch lunch &. afternoon tea) An exhibition of photographs by Daisuka Ikeda, If you are intending to see the exhibition at the featuring images of the natural world. The exhibition National Gallery of Victoria, this seminar will be both staged by Soka Gakkai International Australia is hoped invaluable and delightful. Speakers include Robyn will re-affirm our relationship as human to the nature Slogett (Chief Conservator for the Ian Potter of which we are part. Gallery hours have been Conservation Foundation), John Gregory (Senior extended for this exhibition. Lecturer Visual Arts - Monash Un iversity) and Robyn Krause-Hale (National Gallery of Victoria). Bookings The Bonsai Society and inquiries, phone: 9524 3402. 18 & 19 October The society will again stage their annual expo at the ART AND EVERYDAY LIFE Arts Complex. A great opportunity to find out about IN GLEN EIRA the fascinating world of Bonsai. We received great interest in our call for people allowing Youth Photographic Awards Exhibition us to photograph their lounge rooms. Photographer Jane Burton has begun photographing homes and has 21 October - 2 November already seen a diversity of homes and lifestyles. The Running concurrently with the Youth Photographic photographs will form part of a larger exhibition, Award is an exhibition of works by students from Glen Everyday, depicting contemporary life in our City. Eira Secondary College. As one of the leading schools Lyndal Walker, another artist participating in the Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn 1606-1669 Dutch in the City of Glen Eira, there is sure to be a great deal exhibition, recently went on a tour of the City with our Two old men disputing (St Peter and Sc Paul?) 1628 of promising talent on display. Visual Arts Coordinator so that she could finalise her oil on wood, 72.4 x 59. 7cm, Felton Bequest, 1934 ideas for the exhibition. Lyndal, though not a local, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne THEATRETTE has fond childhood memories of Phillip Cannizzo's Talking textiles Paper Boy sculpture in Caulfield Park. This year's prizes are bigger and better than last year's including: 14 December, 10.30am - 4pm Lyndal has some very interesting ideas that range from • 3 prizes oftuition from the Melbourne School ofArt Cost: $20 (includes lunch & afternoon tea) focusing on our strip shopping centres to rubbish (worth $2,500) collection. We will keep you posted! Four fascinating speakers will talk textiles! Nicola • photographic materials from Schreiber Photographies Cerini is a young designer specialising in furnishing Two other artists will also be featured in the exhibition. • rolls of film and fun flash cameras from Km1ak fabrics, Martien van Zuilen is a feltmaker, who will Australasia present slides of her recent textile travels in Russia and 1997 YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD • Subscription to the Centre of Contemporary Mongolia, Naomi Ota is a textile artist and winner of Caulfield Rotary Club and Glen Eira Arts Complex are Photography the Grand Prix at the Kyoto International Textile presenting this exciting award and exhibition for the Competition and Lyn Menon, silk screen printer, will Hurry! Entries close Friday 10 October. second year. The categories are: inspire with her marketing approach. Inquiries and entry forms: contact David O'Halloran, • Photography up to Grade 6 (black & white) Visual Arts Coordinator on 9524 3214. There will be a lunchtime bookshop (Artisan Craft • Photography from ~ ars 7 - 12 (colour, b&w Books), demonstrations by Kraftkolou and information and digital) EXHIBITIONS AT THE GALLERY about courses and associations. This is a wonderful opportunity for textile lovers, artists and students to • Open Plwtography up to 24 years (colour, Cnr Glen Eira & Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield meet and the last chance to see the exciting graduate b&w and digital) Phone: 9524 3214 Fax: 9524 3399 exhibition from the Melbourne School ofTextiles • Innovation and Experimental Photography up to 24 Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, (which will be on show in the Gallery) . Bookings and years (colour, b&w, digital· form and size apen) except Tuesday, 10 am - 7 pm. Weekends 1 - 5pm. Inquiries, phone: 9524 3402 Thursday 16 October at 11 .30am Hundreds S\Ying Maria Mercedes into Spring Star of Sunset Boulevard "Ummm. .. " Twins Kate and Shannon Rainieri are stuck for Live in Concert words on stage w hen they present fluwers to entertainer Rhonda Burchmore at the Swing into Spring concert, held recentf:y at the Glen Eira Arcs Complex. Thursday 13 November at 11.30am The program produced capacity audiences who enjoyed Combo Fiasco classical music from Nehama Patkin and the Young Musicians ofE xcellence and an impromptu dance to the With Shaun Murphy, music ofth e Ted White Big Band. Tony McGill & Sharon Millerchip, Star The next event, That's Entertainment, will present of Beauty and the Beast well-known personality Maria Mercedes in concert on 16 October at 11.30am and the Combo Fiasco on Tickets: $7 : 13 November at 11.30am. Tickets for each event are $7. ■ ____Bookings phone 9524 3333 _ Contact: 9524 3333 or Peter Regan on 9524 3371. I ~~~ • VI (ft Doing Business ~ Focussing on the traders, businesses and workforce of Glen Eira. C VI ·-:I Big events on the way m Import Replacement Business matters in l»O Exposition Glen Eira C 13-16 November 1997 len Eira City Council will partidpate in an Import Replacement Exposition with the G _I I I/ ·-0 -at the picturesque Yarra Yana GolfClub Industrial Supplies Office (ISO), Business East (1t·:]· This fabulous event will have something for and twelve other Councils. The exposition 0 everyone. It ww11 truly be one of Melbourne's aims to enable locaJ firms to supply products I ~~EN most festive events this spring! and components to replace those being L.:.:.. RA ; StreetLIFE"' Join us in supporting our top Australian imported. • women golfers as they do battle with the Up to 40 companies from the region are expected to ntemational business consultant and lateral best golfers in the world for our National exhibit a range of imported products and Ithinking expert Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson title! components, offering local industry a great business wil speak at the Second Melbourne Strip Purchase a seat in the Open Club in the air development opportunity. In excess of 600 potential Shopping Centres Conference at Glen Eira suppliers are likely to inspect the items on display. conditioned dubhouse and you will receive: Town Hal on Tuesday 7 October. Mark Birrell, Victorian Minister for Industry, Science • A falndm,s tluee coane hadeon. The conference is presented by Glen Eira City Council and Technology will officially open the exposition. and the Department of State Development's StreetUFE • Cdtbrities, special guest speakers and fantastic Four seminars staged in conjunction with the program, in association with 2020 Communications. doorprir.a exposition will deal with electronic commerce, the • 1V mmrilors to keep you up-to-date with al/, the environment and its impact on industry, major •eusiness Matters• is the only Melbourne conference action °" tJre golfcmme projects plus Auslndustry research and development this year geared to strip shopping centres. funding programs. • Tmo 'mg, one day' j>as1es to enable you and a guest The full-day and evening programs will provide to access tJre tmmramenl o,a OJ1J1 other day ofyour The exposition will be staged at Waverley Park information and networking sessions for traders, centre dwia on Friday 14 November 1997, from 9.00am to 3.30pm. managers, Councils and retail organisations interested BOOK EARLY FOR A in strip shopping centres. Free entry to participants. CHANCE IN A ~IFETIM E! ••• The program includes both guest speakers and Exhibitors who do business with local interactive workshops sessions, allowing participants to By booking a table ofeight. you will be eligible suppliers will benefit by: select topics which are most relevant to their business to enter a draw to receive an invitation to play and or interest. • reduced inventory costs in the official 1997 Pro-Am event to be held The event builds on the inaugural strip shopping • supply kad time reductions, and on Tuesday 11 November (be earty to select centres conference held at Glen Eira in September your preferred day) . • savings in actual purchase costs last year. PLUS ..•a double invitation to attend the New suppliers will benefit by: For regimalion « more details, please c:untact Clen Eira Women's Australian Open banquet to be • increased saks City Council Business Daelopment Planner Andrew held at Crown Towers. Milen on 9.,24 • reduced overheads and costs due to increased 3J14. To make a booking please call productivity Nerida Conway at IMG on: 6939 2333. • improved export potential, and COST: $95 per person • OJ>P<)TtUnity to expand, due to additional local business contracts. lndMdualised Companies who wish to take advantage of this opportunity (either as an exhibitor or supplier) Assertiveness should contact Andrew Millen (Business Training Development Planner) on 9524 3384. With Sollcltor Co■vey■■cl ■1 Psychologist Em J. Brideson Low costs Suitable for shy or aggressive people plus Tide & other search fees, et1: who have difficulty attending Wills $80 group training Loans arransect Powers al Attorney $40 Phone: 9563 1208 Ptobate,, Moe ..... ,Ille Phone: David Anthony (Satida-) or 019 192 818 77 Grange Road, Glen Huntly 3163 Murrumbeena & South Yarra (Cnr Neerim Road) 9571 I 073 any day {$70 per 90 minute session) Open until 7pm weekdays 9 r Volume 12 October 1997 - C 1 1 I SP0,R,1' - , S.PORT --~ - -- SP0RT ~, / -, _" 0 I . ~bf> . ·-.. Players from the Fremantle-, ta a, Dockers and St Kilda Saints I. u showed more than 1100 a, children aged 5-12 some of I. the skills of AFL football at the McDonald's Auskick • Superclinic. The clinic, held .. at Princes Park in August, I. 0 was organised by the 0. Prahran Dragons and Ill involved children from Auskick venues within Glen Eira. Fremantle Dockers captain Peter Mann slurws young AFL hopefals some finer poinlS ofthe game ...... •...... ••••••..••...... •...•.....•..••....••••••••.....••.•..•...... •••...... ••.••.••.....•••••.•.••••...... •...... •...•...... •...••••••.••....•..... Ormond footy RATS on stage Ormond Amateur Football Club tumbled out of the Carnegie's own theatre company, the Rosstown Meals on Wheels B-Grade finals in late August, bringing its season to Amateur Theatre Society, will present Scenes From a Volunteers abrupt end. Separation - the first amateur performance since the are urgently needed to deliver meals I St Kevin's woo the first semi final at Elstemwick play was professionally staged by the Melbourne Park 14.14-98 to Ormond 11.13-79, in a close and Theatre Company. Drivers and Assistants (Jockeys) Ii If you want to make a valuable contribution to the hard-fought encounter. The Ormond reserves and Co-authored by Hannie Rayson and Andrew Bovell, care of the Elderly or Disabled people of this Under-19s both won through to the grand final. and directed by Caulfield resident Leon Garfinkel, community, then why not be a volunteer. Greg Healy has announced he will retire as senior this collaboration has produced a witty and dramatic ,, coach to take up a position with his old AFL club view of contemporary Australia. Supported by actors What's Involved? Melbourne. Ormond correspondent Michael Collins from Caulfield and Oakleigh are operatic soprano A commitment to 1 day a week or 1 day a month. said: "Ormond players, supporters and officials and member of the Australian Pops Orchestra Alison Meals are delivered to all areas in the City ofGlen Eira, thank Greg for his dedication and support to his McKenzie, and William Mulholland, one of the · between the hours of10.3oam and 12.00 noon. original cast members of Cats. adopted club in the Amateur competition. He Meals leave the kitchen at 15 Truganini Rd, Carnegie. 1 adapted well as a coach, and nurtured the concept of Scenes from a Separation will be performed at the A round takes about 1 /2 hours to complete. Amateur football to his young charges." RATS theatre, Uniting Church Hall, comer Drivers receive a petrol allowance of $5.00 and all Toolambool and Neerim Roads, Carnegie, on 10, 11, volunteers receive the meal of the day. 17, 18, 23 and 24 October, plus a matinee on Training provided. If you would like to hear more about Sunday 19 October at 2pm. Tickets cost $8 adults volunteering then come along to our Caulfield Recreation Centre is a great and $6 children. Bookings: 9572 3464. place for children, teenagers, adults Information Day and seniors to get involved in a variety Bentleigh walkers off to a great start Tuesday 21 October 9.30 -11.3oam, 15 Tn,ganini Road, The City of Glen Eira's Bentleigh Walkers got off to Carnegie. Light supper provided. To register your of fitness and leisure activities, run interest or for more information please contad a great start with their first walk on 10 September. i every day of the week. New courses Instructor Haydn Robins put the group of 25 senior Loris Graham on 9563 6611. include short art courses (decoupage or residents through a series of warm-up exercises making festive creations), women's self before they enjoyed the cool but pleasant morning TAl CHl defence, social tennis and more! walk through the parkland of Hodgson Reserve, Children can try the new drama class or Anyone is welcome to join Bentleigh Walkers for a pleasant morning walk with good company. Sessions join a regular gymnastic class. Seniors are available in East Bentleigh, Bentleigh, and I}~A~ can participate in aerobics, line dancing, Carnegie on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday v A ! pryme ball and more. Teenagers who mornings. CHl KVNG want to stay fit and healthy, can try the For times and meeting places for the walking Come and discover the fascination ofTai Chi, new gym program specially designed for program and information on other fitness programs gain insights into traditional Chinese philosophy, while improving your health and fitness. 13-17 year olds. including exercise to music classes, chair-based exercises and table tennis, please contact Cheryl Your Instructor: Shao Zhao Ming For program details contact: 9532 4956 or Kennedy, Older Adults Recreation Officer on 9524 3356. National Open Champion of China, Professional coach drop in at 6 Maple Street, Caulfield South. from Beijing University of Physical Education, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. Aust. Govt. ,l, /..--- • accredited coach and instructor. Classes commence 6 October 1997 -· ,./ CAULFIELD R EC: REATJON CENTJIE ...... ,,_..~I'._ ~-!IM ~ •...... r .._ ...., - ...... ,_ - ,._,_~- ---- WU SHU & CHI KUNC INSTITUTE ■ ----- 9570 9665 Happy birthday to youl ·.,- Tfle Carnegie Murrumbeena Senior Citizens C I Club is alive and well with more than I 00 members attending the celebrations for its :s 40th birthday on 15 August. The committee (pictured) were ap ready to serve ri E cups of tea and ~ces of birthday cake when our photographer qtlled in at the birthday party. E Secretary Merle Grace has seen the club grow and 0 develop over'those forty years and imagines she'll see it out "till the end". Mrs Grace said the club .,,. u filled a real need in the area and many of its members relied on it for companionship and outings. Members' ages range from 60 years to the oldest current member at 96 years. The club, which has a current membership of 160, had 40 members when it started in August 1957. The numbers have steadily grown, but there remains an imbalance between male and female Carnegie Murrumbeena Senior Citizens' Club Committee members (from left) Anne Smart, Doris O'Neil, membership: ''We could do with some more men!" Meryl Holland, Betty Imray, Evelyn Iwmec Barbara Pleass, Merle Grace, Ella Yeadon and Belle Cooper. Mrs Grace said. She said the club offered activities six days a week, July" dinner, and the club plans to attend a theatre members of the community at the time, put ranging from cards and billiards to craft sessions restaurant for its Christmas party this year. enormous effort into starting the club. Mrs Grace and singing. Monthly outings include visits to the Mrs Grace applauded the efforts of Bill and Je.ssie said she and the committee were working at movies and the Pokies, and day trips to places of Green, then Mayor and Mayoress of Caulfield, in keeping that effort alive and the club was always interest. Recent outings included a "Christmas in founding the club in 1957. She said they, and other keen to enrol new members. Contact: 9569 7778. New crossing for walk with care WELSH MALE edestrian signals will be installed at at Centre Road/East Boundary Road; CHOIR PMcKinnon Road through the McKinnon • lack ofpedestrian crossing facilities at: IN CONCERT Shopping Centre by July 1998, as one of a - Kooyong Road, north of Gardenvale Road, number of engineering measures being FRESH FRO M THEIR EXCITING TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA considered by Glen Eira City Council to - Kangaroo Road/ Murrumbeena Road, THE MELBOURNE WELSH MALE CHOIR increase elderly pedestrian safety. - Alma Road at Orrong Crescent, WILL PERFORM AT In conjunction with VicRoads, Council has - Booran Road/Woodville Road, and MOORABBIN TOWN HALL continued its pedestrian road safety campaign, - McKi.nnon Road, McKinnon Shopping Centre. SUNDAY, UI Nova11 ■•11 AT 2.30PM "Walk With Care", which aims to reduce the Pedestrians in the 60 plus age group represent 35 number of road accidents involving older per cent of all pedestrian accidents and 90 per cent THE CONCERT IS IN AID OF pedestrians by educating older people on how to of fatalities in the municipality. The City of Glen KIDS UNDER COVER plan trips carefully and how to ensure they are Eira has a high proportion of elderly residents, with alert and visible around traffic. 22.4 per cent aged over 60 in comparison to the AN ORGANISATION WHICH PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN The results of a recent survey identified a number state average of 15.2 per cent. of issues facing elderly pedestrians including the A key aspect of the "Walk With Care" campaign is TICKETS $16 ADULTS, $12 CONCESSION following: informal discussion groups among the over 60s at BOOKINGS PHONE: 9S57 5734 • uneven/damaged footpaths and O'Verhanging senior citizens' clubs, bowling clubs, accommodation vegetation at various locations; homes and other community venues. Discussion PROUDLY PRESENTED BY • cyclists/skateboarders on footpaths; groups are currently being scheduled for October. THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MOORABBIN • shop goods on footpaths in shopping centres; For more details or to attend a "Walk With Care" • can failing to stap at the pedestrian signals at discussion group, contact Margaret Roche, Centre Road, East Bendeigh; Community Support and Development Officer, Glen Eira City Council on 9524 3448. UlA BUS TOURS • turning vehicles failing to give way to pedestrians 15 October 9am-5pm National Rhododendron Garden. In full Spring flower. Includes lunch. Glen Huntly 17-20 November 4 days and 3 nights, Grand Tour ·qs,~pu:,g to Lakes Entrance, Mt Hotham & Lake Eildon - includes 2 cruises, Buchan Caves. Highlight: visit JOJ VIW a111s 'q:>!Jll:>cI dUJ pmt 81J1U!&U. Friendship Group to art studios including the famous artist Anne p1IV UO'fle:>DP'fI (11OO!}8:)0A 's(ooq:,s JOJ JalSfCJ!W Mieke Mein. Includes hot breakfast, lunch 9 October Visit Williamstown and view (8JaJY.)d pmt up1spIon JOJ 'fillW 'dW;J)I P!AIQ lQ early homes, the market and other places aie peo~ anu:Q 1J! paseq ffilS ·ewpmt4\ 01 !r.>:>!JJO and dinner - cost $365 twin share (single supplement $66). of interest. BYO lunch. paAOW A\OU seq SUffi<>:) 81tlp8f l018U:,S clW a1111s Departs 10am, 99 Grange Rd Glen Huntly. 8 pmt J0)81Jas 8 'JalS!U!UJ (8.Japa.-J 8 - SUIP!l!f00 Contact 9572 0571 or 9523 7862 aaiq1 peq 'l(S!apu:,g 'peo~ anua~ 'A11ua:,ai J!lUO for bus trip list and pamphlet for all trips. 23 October Trip to Phillip Island. See the Nobbies, seals, wildlife centre, koala .18MSIIY z,no New address for U3A Glen Eira is: sanctuary, Welsh craft shop. BYO lunch. I 151 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly 3163 Cost $15 plus entrance fees. Phone/Fax: 9572 0571 Departs 9.30am. Bookings: Margaret 9596 6124, or Ada 9596 2295 II 7 Volume 12 October 1997 PUBLIC NOTICE Urpnt information required from any person with any lcnowledp of "The Parents and Friends of >- COMMUNITY DIARY Glen Eira House". Please contact Ms Kaye Jewell of Sandhunt 1hatees IJlnlted (Executor under a. the WIH of John (lade) Brombel I Deceased). Please phone toll free: 1800 803 173. te A MEETINGS & COURSES and Ames Avenue, Murrumbeena. Contact: Tuesday 21 October at 10am. Contact: Carmel on Warren on 9580 0308 (AH). 9557 4741. W The National Council ofJewish Women is holding monthly Sunday night information forums. This The Caulfield Garden Club Flower Show will be Why? Stop Youth Information Centre, 54 Rosstown -...._ month's "Israel as an Economic Opportunity'', will be held on 26 October at 2pm, at the Elsternwick Road, Carnegie, is now open Monday to Friday, 2pm ~ held on 19 October at 8pm, 131 Hawthorn Road, Uniting Church Hall, cnr GlenHuntly Road & to 6pm and offers a fantastic range of information on ... Caulfield Junction. Guest speaker Mr Leon Kempler, Foster Street, Elsternwick. Free entry. Contact: services available to assist and support young people •- president of the Australia-Israel Chamber of M Franklin on 9532 7438. from 12 to 25 and their families. Contact: 9572 5389. Commerce. $10 per person includes light St Christopher's Anglican Church, Mackie Road, C refreshments. East Bentleigh, is having a Spring Fair on Saturday :I Local Women's Action League is a non-party 18 October from 9am. There will be cakes, jams, new political group which aims to encourage women to and pre-read books, some trash & treasure, a participate in locaJ government. The group, formed Christmas stall and much more. E in 1996, is funded by the Stegley Foundation and Historic ''Bos: Cottage", Joyce Park, Jasper Road, holds regular workshops and meetings to develop McKinnon, will be open for a display of Pioneer E skills suitable for being a councillor. Contact: Janet Memorabilia on Sunday 26 October from 2pm to Cox on 9791 1408. 4.30pm. Mrs R Rennick will lead a Heritage 0 Caulfield Writers Group offers writers of all ages an Conservation 'frail in the park. opportunity to meet fortnightly to read and Elsternwick Uniting Church will hold its Annual u workshop their work. If you are interested in writing Fete at 567 Glen Huntly Road on Saturday • small or orders short stories, poetry, short or long prose pieces and 11 October from 9am to 2pm. There will be cakes, large you would like to visit us or join the group, phone bric-a-brac, handicraft, devonshire teas and a accepted John on 9889 7922. sausage sizzle. • worm farms Southern Adult Respite Action Group (SARAG) Rotary Club of Moorleigb presents a concert by the invites all carers and families to a get together for 35-member Australian Army Band, plus first class • bulk worms supplied carers, including afternoon tea, on Wednesday 15 solo artists, Michael Smallwood (Tenor), Simone October at 1.30pm at Tudor Court Receptions, 141 Dew (Vocalist) at St Bede's Assembly Hall, Dixon PHONE Kooyong Road, Caulfield. Admission is free but Street, Mentone on Saturday 18 October at 8pm. (03) 9557 8145 booking is necessary. Contact: Elpi on 9563 6226. Tickets: $15 proceeds to Rotary charities. Godfrey Street Community House, 9 Godfrey Street, Bentleigh is beginning new courses for Term SPORTS 4 including: hand painting terracotta pots, couples McKinnon Basketball Association Summer season massage, and calligraphy for beginners. Contact: began on 28 September and any interested teams or 9557 9037. individuals can register in these competitions: Junior Caulfield South Community House, 450 Kooyong Boys - U/ lOs (mixed), U/ lls, U/ 13s, U/ 15s, U/ 17s & • Asthma ruining your lifet Road, Caulfield South begin a new term of classes U/ 19s (Saturdays); Junior Girls - U/ 13s & U/ 15s • Back, neck paint covering: communication skills, singing & drama (Sunday's); Open Age Men's - "Classic" - Sundays, B group, discussion group, and women's expressive Men's - Mondays; Ladies' - Tuesday nights. Contact • Sports injury not responding? dance & movement classes ($10). Phone 9596 8643. Bob Mann on 0417 393 207. • Stress, headaches? Caulfield Park Croquet Club welcomes new ARTS & ACTIVITIES members, both men and women and provides tuition Bowen Therapy Eastmoor Primary School, Leo Street, East in croquet - providing all equipment needed while is a natural, gende, hands-on therapeutic Bentleigh is having a craft market night on Tuesday learning. The club also takes part in competitions technique which balances your whole body 30 October from 7.30pm to 10pm, just in time for (pennant and tournaments). Contact 9885 1573. thereby enabling your body's Christmas and Chanukah. Pottery, clothing, jewelry, in-built healing powers to fix the problem. handicrafts and other items available. Tickets $2, HEALTH & COMMUNITY CARE So, if you are tired of the pain and which includes supper and door prizes. Contact: Monash BreastScreen will conduct an information dependence on prescribed drugs 9570 1494 for bookings. session on breast health in conjunction with Call Ken Smithies on 0417 122 576 now! Mumunbeena Playgroup will hold its first Craft Bentleigh RSL, Glen Eira City Council and the East Market of handmade crafts for children, made by Bentleigh Community Health Centre. An Home visits are available for $50 per one hour local parents and grandparents with kids in mind - informative and fun session to increase awareness, treatment. Mention this advertisement from nursery furniture to children's clothing and including free bingo, afternoon tea and prizes, at the and receive $ IO discount. toys. Murrumbeena Park Hall, Kangaroo Road, Bentleigh RSL Club, Centre Road, Bentleigh on Murrumbeena, on Saturday 11 October from 10am Monday 20 October from 1pm to 3pm. Maximum three visits usually provides lasting relief to 3pm. The Nursing Mothers Association of Australia - Try it. It works! Caulfield Photographic Society meets every two Bentleigh Group will meet on Wednesday 8 October weeks at St Peter's Church Hall, cnr Neerim Road at 8pm. There will also be a coffee morning on ,------,------. r------,o\... - ~ • Jf!feto- • GLEN EIAAARTS COMPLEX AUDITORIUM ' BOOKING COUPON -~ CORNER HAWTHORN & GLEN EIRA ROADS, I would like to attend CAULFIELD SOUTH Please tide Number oftickets per show: 'SHOWS INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY MORNING OR AFTERNOON TEA' 0 Thursday 30 October AM ___ Daytime Concerts Show 1 - "Barry Crocker" PM ___ presents Series Three: October, November & December 0 Thursday 27 November AM ___ Show 2. - "Golden Years of Hollywood" PM ___ 11 Barry Crocker" 30 October "Barry Crocker" 11am & 1.30pm Barry Crocker is one ofAustralia's most popular entertainers. 27 November "Golden Years of Hollywood" 11am & 1.30 m 0 Thursday 18 December AM ___ Barry's superb singing, warm charm, keen humor and 18 December "Christmas SpectaaJlar" 11am & 1.30pm Show 3 - "Christmas Spectacular'' PM ___ magical stage presence, place him in a class of his own. In November, our 'Golden Years of Hollywood' show will COST OF TICKETS Name:------=------combine the unique talents ofvocal ensemble, 'Cheek to Individual tickets $9 Cheek' and Isabelle Ryan's Golden Tappers - come and see Groups (10 plus) $8 Address: ______the 'Golden Tappers', aged between 50 and 70, as they dance 3 Show Series $24 up a storm! BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: contact (03) 9557 5493 The year's finale will be our 'Christmas Spectacular' on 18 Amount$ ____ ■ December• "Boole Series tickets now· don't miss out on any (cheques payable to "Magic Melodies") "Come and be a part ofthe fun• ofthese three great shows" i Post to: Magic Melodies, PO Box 456, Bentleigh, 32.04 ~------..J L------