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Battle for Australia Day RAAFA was proud to join forces is commemorated on the first with the staff and students of All Wednesday in September to mark Saints’ College this year with year the first defeat of Japanese forces in 10 students, Kaile Hong and Dante the Battle of Milne Bay. Barrett, making the presentation and the year 12 students laying It recognises all those who served crosses in remembrance. on the home front in Australia, in towns that were attacked by the It was a pleasure to be entertained enemy and those who fought on by the talented All Saints Choir and land, air and sea in battles in the Band before and after the ceremony , , including whilst enjoying an opportunity to Milne Bay and Pacific Islands mingle over refreshments. between 1942 and 1945.

Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 9 Page 10 Double time Per Ardua 80 candles Pedal to Volunteering and at 99 Ad Astra for Viv the metal activity focus President’s view Implemented to replace the Korean War Memorial Pilot graduation previous I have accepted an invitation to I attended the No 256 Advanced commemoration, the aim was represent the Air Force Association Pilots graduation at Pearce on 6 to encompass a much wider on a committee called to consider a September to present the RAAFA knowledge of the impact the war in proposal to build a State Memorial Trophy. The RAAFA award for ‘the the Pacific had on Australia. in King’s Park to commemorate the graduate who has shown the most We were delighted that students war in Korea. improvement’ went to Pilot Officer William Sanders. from year 10 and 12 from nearby The location, construction design All Saints’ College attended and budget is part of the discussion William was raised in Perth, and participated in the service. at this point. I would like to hear attending Trinity College. He joined The College Brass Band and from any RAAF members who the Australian Defence Force Choir provided beautiful musical may have been part of the Korean Academy and completed a degree entertainment before and following conflict, or people with historical in Business. the ceremony. Two year 10 students, information on the involvement of Dante Barrett and Kaile Hong the Australian Air Force in Korea. William has been posted to 79 provided the Memorial Address. Squadron here at RAAF Base Pearce to fly Hawk jet aircraft. Year 12 students laid crosses in Division Council By Clive Robartson AM remembrance of the many who died Various Division Council during the conflict in the Pacific and Committees have been working Bowling clubs How are you enjoying Spring? a very stirring rendition of the Last on setting strategic objectives and I understand the Bowling Season August was such a busy month Post was played. I think we all had developing frameworks to match. is about to commence. It was my with most of our Branches holding goose bumps as the acoustics in the delight to bowl the first bowl at their AGM’s. I managed to get to Museum are surprisingly good. The Planning and Development the AFME Club on Saturday, 7 four of them and members of the Committee have been looking at September and share lunch with Division Council kindly picked up A member of the Bull Creek the various development projects the members. I wish you all a very the remainder on my behalf. community in attendance referred underway at Bull Creek and Two successful season. to the ceremony as “a community Rocks with discussions taking place I am amazed at the extent of the triumph”. I do hope this will become with the Wanneroo City Council for activities that take place across Air Force Centenary an annual event. the Two Rocks project addressing our villages and the work our As you may all know 2021 is the initial groundworks and drainage. service Branches do. The level of Perhaps some of our other Villages centenary of the Australian Air volunteering and creative thinking might like to consider also holding At Bull Creek rapid progress has Force (AF2021). that goes into the many events this event in future years. taken place with the structural work held is wonderful and adds to the As part of the celebrations and in for Cirrus Apartments and the Club conjunction with RAAFA an oral excitement and wellbeing of living Branches forum on the ground floor completed. on a RAAFA estate. Thank you so history program is underway. much for your efforts. It was a delight to have lunch with As I write, the concrete pour of the all of the Branch representatives on If you served in Korea, Malaysia fourth floor is underway and the or Vietnam and would like to Wednesday, 4 September following project is proceeding to schedule. Commemorations the Battle for Australia Ceremony at participate in this program, RAAFA The Battle for Australia Day Bull Creek. It was an informal event The Clear Skies Committee was they would like to hear from you. ceremony held at the Aviation to enable everyone to do some delighted to host a visit by the Heritage Museum in Bull Creek on Please contact Callee on 9288 8418 networking whilst enjoying a casual Australian Air Force 2021 committee for more information. Wednesday, 4 September was an meal together. The Branches are a and general agreement was that outstanding success with over 150 very important part of the Air Force the museum could be the centre for people in attendance. Association structure and I am keen some of their centenary celebrations to see them grow. in 2021.

Annual General Meeting The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Air Force Association (WA Division) Inc. this year will be at the MERRIWA ESTATE 9.30am on Saturday 26 October 2019

Prior to the AGM, at 9.25am a 2. Fallen Comrades 8. Financial Report and 11. Declaration for the vacant wreath will be laid in memory of Statement Division Council positions fallen comrades. 3. Table the Notice of Meeting Brent Naughton, Chief Financial The Division Council position Officer, will present the annual of State Vice President 4. Affirmation of Loyalty Chairperson financial report. received one nomination, 5. Confirmation of Minutes Patrick Hall and the position of The Chairperson will be the State The State Executive confirmed 9. Correspondence State Secretary received one President, Clive Robartson. A letter has been received the Minutes of the 24th AGM nomination, Ron Onions, hence from Buckingham Palace held on 28 October 2018. Pat Hall and Ron Onions will Programme acknowledging the Affirmation resume the respective positions 9.25am Wreath Laying 6. State Presidents’ Report of Loyalty declared at the 2018 unopposed for a further two 9.30am AGM commences State President Clive Robartson AGM. year term. will deliver his report. 10. Motion 12. Close of AGM Agenda 7. CEO’s Report There are no motions to be 1. Declare the 2019 AGM open considered. John Murray, CEO, will deliver Clive Robartson, State President. his report.

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across Australia has been that the residential aged care, retirement the larger numbers of Australians team at RAAFA has indeed been living, and community-based entering into retirement, we are busy ensuring our organisation is services are collapsing - with a facing increased levels of reporting sustainable. number of notable organisations on quality and compliance, plus going into administration recently. increasing costs of insurance. The challenge for all of us has been And with that in mind, I want to the need to refocus on the purpose assure all of the RAAFA community RAAFA has to respond to these of RAAFA, whilst making sure we that the work of the Division changes to remain sustainable and define the needs and the cost of Council and executive leadership to be able to successfully service providing the services that our team is focused very clearly on the the needs of future generations. Our customers expect. development of a sustainable future quality standards have again proved for our much-loved organisation. to be not only meeting, but also This means we have to juggle the exceeding, the standards required. demands required of our charitable The increasing level of compliance This is a true reflection of our staff, purpose to support veterans and driven by both State and Federal who have responded to the changes their families, with the expectations legislation to protect the interests needed - showing that we are an of our customers in the estates, of the consumer has, for some organisation that can stand proud. our aged care homes and our organisations, had unintended By John Murray community. As you can imagine, Indeed, RAAFA can stand proud consequences. However the good this means that the financial, of our past, knowing that we are In recent discussions with our news is that, because RAAFA has compliance and governance focused on our future to ensure we executive leadership team, we were always been a consumer and a expectations we need to balance reflect the culture and history of our reflecting on ‘how busy’ we have member-focused organisation, been over the past few years. can, at times, be challenging. organisation. We are all part of the we are already on the front foot in RAAFA family and all have a part to terms of meeting these compliance The feedback we’ve received from These challenges are now being play in supporting the shift required changes. our staff, Division Council and our reflected in the broader sector to reach new and additional where some existing providers of peers within the Aged Care sector But the reality remains that, with expectations, into the future. Padre’s piece

Clubs and has the philosophy changing bills and accounts into and children about after death of friendship, fellowship and fun her name. She had her children’s requirements. in retirement. It holds a regular support throughout the period of monthly meeting with some the funeral but for the practical This booklet describes a little of outstanding guest speakers and arrangements for her ongoing life, Carole’s experience and invites us to provides a wide range of activities she had to tackle things herself. set out all the information about our for its members. She is certainly not alone with the affairs and the discussion we should sort of experiences she had with have with our family and friends. It Our club has a variety of special banks, their rules and protocols, and also lists a couple of websites for interest groups with activities utilities with their use of web sites, helpful organisations with the grief such as caravanning, craft, writing, overseas call centres and phone experience. walking, cards and games, fishing, technologies. and a luncheon group. In all, there Carole has spoken at a number of are 12 different activities. Her frustration in the end led her seniors organisations – through to contact Ben Harvey, editor Probus and recently to groups at Carole and Elvern took on the of the West Australian’s “Your Erskine Grove and Meadow Springs By Padre David responsibility of inviting our Money” Monday pages. He came, Estate. monthly guest speakers. However, interviewed her, and wrote up If any RAAFA group or individual With her permission, I want to Elvern didn’t enjoy good health and her story under a headline of a tell you about Carole Webb. towards the end of 2016 received wishes to contact Carole or comment she had made: “Press 1 if get a copy of the booklet, the shattering news that he was you want to talk to a moron…” Carole and her husband Elvern, suffering a very aggressive cancer. please contact our Welfare along with my wife Eileen and Elvern was willing to undertake For the last two years Carole has Officer, Tracey Lockett on myself and about 70 others, whatever treatment the specialists been on a crusade to make seniors 9582 5369 or myself on 9582 5202 were foundation members of the proposed, but died in March like ourselves aware of these or [email protected]. Mandurah Peel Probus Club when it 2017, just 5 months after his initial problems and to be emotionally was chartered in April 2015. And one last little word from diagnosis. and practically prepared. With the Scripture - look up James 1 v 27 help of a small community grant Probus is a community-based “Religion that is pure and undefiled Not only faced with her grief and from the City of Mandurah, Carole social club that originated in the before God, the Father, is this: to sense of devastation at Elvern’s has prepared a booklet she entitles UK in the 1960’s. In Australia, it has care for …widows in their distress…”. death, Carole also had to deal “Have you had the conversation?” been strongly sponsored by Rotary with the additional tasks of and urges us to talk to our spouses Shalom Introducing Kerry A very warm welcome to management, as well as working “I’ve worked in community care, Kerry Best who has replaced the rurally - in Kalgoorlie - for more than home care, transition care and in retiring Allan White as Operations 10 years. acute nursing for over 12 years, as Manager - Retirement Living. well as doing long stints in country In her previous role at Amana hospitals, and I really am enjoying Kerry, who has been in the role Living, Kerry managed a dementia- this current role, especially because since April, has a wealth of specific residential aged care centre. I have the opportunity to interact experience under her belt. She with the residents.” “I am really enjoying the job. I’m started her career as a Registered learning lots and I’m particularly Nurse, training with the West Based in the South Perth Central loving the business and financial Australian School of Nursing Support Office, Kerry’s role provides aspects of the role,” said Kerry, more than 30 years ago, and from direct assistance to all of RAAFA’s who admits to being a member of there has gained qualifications in estates. Welcome Kerry! the Eagles, an avid reader, a keen business, management and project gardener and a lover of 80s music.

October / November 2019 AIR MAIL Page 3 Launching Cirrus Apartments

We are excited to announce the name for our new apartment development at Bull Creek, following a competition with the AFME residents and staff. Launching, Cirrus Apartments.

The name Cirrus is linked to RAAFA in a number of ways. The Cirrus Moth aircraft was used as a trainer for the RAAF in the 1920’s, featuring in the early RAAF fleet from 1926 until the start of WWII. We also hold several Cirrus aircraft engines on display in our Aviation Heritage Museum; and not to forget, the wispy Cirrus clouds that adorn the Perth skies on a still day, perfect to fly through. and solar power. Provision will also of functions and uses. The design be made in the basement car park will also acknowledge RAAFA’s Cirrus Apartments will have a for electric car charging and future aviation heritage. range of two and three bedrooms battery storage technology. apartments, including a mix of If you are interested in joining the one or two bathrooms and the In addition, the new club house, Expression of Interest list and have possibility of a study nook. The located on the lower level will not already added your name, new homes will incorporate key incorporate a dedicated function please contact Margaret on sustainability features, including center, restaurant, café and bar, with 9311 4446 or via Cirrus Moth high level natural lighting, ventilation flexible spaces to cater for a variety [email protected]. Master planning for Bull Creek

We are excited to announce that a review of the master plan for our oldest estate is underway. Plus Architecture and Urbis (the Project Team) have been engaged by RAAFA to develop a master plan for the future of AFME, to the year 2030.

A master plan is more than just planning buildings on a map. It Hannah and Bob Porteous is about community, connection, environment, functionality and they would like to see at the Estate integration between aspects of 10 years from now. the site. AFME is a unique place Navigating a to live, with some of the buildings Over 100 residents came along to now being quite old and no longer the informal sessions to share and suitable for seniors housing with the discuss their thoughts, ideas and Lancaster Bomber increasing average age. concerns with the Project Team. Via a survey, residents were asked what By Hannah and “The emotion on his face as he sat The Project Team have met with they value most about the estate, Michelle Porteous there was indescribable, and I don’t representatives from Division their favourite aspects and what know what he must have been Council, executive and management could be improved to make their life On Sunday, 18 August, Mum thinking or remembering, but I will teams to start looking at an overall better. and I took my Granddad, Bob never forget that special moment.” vision for the future. This is our opportunity to plan for Porteous, a Lancaster Bomber Navigator, to the Aviation Heritage Bob has a brilliant memory and told Our residents’ input is essential to future redevelopment with a focus of sorties and operations, places help form the development of the on improving some aspects of the Museum, where we went on a tour of the Avro Lancaster. they flew, how they navigated and master plan and in early September estate, whilst at the same time the raw instruments they relied on. the Project Team held three informal ensuring what makes the estate At 97 years of age, nothing was We see them as amazing, clever and resident engagement sessions. special is retained. It was great going to stop Granddad from brave men, but Bob saw it as a job Residents were asked their to see so many residents getting navigating his way from the tail they had to do. aspirations and to consider what involved and sharing. to the nose of the plane. The McNamara Lodge resident proudly “It means so much to me to hear wore his Bomber Command first-hand the stories of his flights tie, climbing and squeezing his over Germany and dropping food way through smaller and smaller parcels to the Dutch during WWII spaces. He amazed the guides and I am so proud and honoured and his family with his sheer that he is my Granddad”, Hannah determination to sit once again in commented. the Avro Lancaster, which he flew in As we drove back to the Lodge, Bob during WWII in both 460 and 622 remarked that he was glad he had Squadrons as a navigator. been able to do the Lancaster tour “When we got over the main span now because he didn’t think he’d be of the wings and he sat at the able to get in there in a few years’ navigator desk, it was an incredible time. He recalled the plane being moment and one I will cherish for “much more roomy” back then and the rest of my life”, said Hannah. of course, he was much younger and nimbler.

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Eunice Robertson and Joy on a stallion one time, giving it a pat Nolan are two quite extraordinary and it bolting off while she hung on residents at RAAFA’s Alice Ross- for dear life,” laughs Joy. King Care Centre in Bull Creek. “And when we got older we used to The sisters are not only twins, but go to dances on the back of a truck, they have also made it to 99 years sometimes there were a dozen of us old - a milestone they celebrated at a time, all being thrown around as on 2 August, surrounded by friends a result of the corrugations on the and family who flew in from around unsealed road, and all while we were Australia to celebrate their birthday. wearing our evening dresses.”

The girls were two of nine children “We have always been there for who were born in Northam after each other, even though we haven’t their mother took a steam train to lived near to each other for a great the local nursing post to give birth, deal of our lives,” adds Eunice. not knowing that she was carrying Initially working on the farm to help twins. their family, the girls went on to “When another one came out, our get housekeeping and domestic mother had to phone her sister to work when they were 16 years old. Joy then joined the Air Force in make a second set of clothes,” said LtoR Eunice and Joy Eunice. “And then she brought us 1942, where she met her husband back home from the hospital in two Michael in Cunderdin during their compartments of a dress basket, induction training. She then worked Between them, they now have Air Force,” adds Joy. as a nursing aide for four years in 16 grandchildren, 30 great- and I was in the lid,” laughs Joy. And when it comes to the secret Victoria. grandchildren and three great, great The fraternal twins were brought up grandchildren. of a happy life, and also a happy on their parents’ farm in Jibberding, Eunice went on to meet her marriage, Eunice has another tip. a small rural location near husband at a dance, and the couple And as the pair celebrated their “It’s all about give-and-take really,” Dalwallinu, approximately 230kms later bought a parcel of virgin land 99th birthday together, they put she said. which they cleared and went on their longevity down to never north east of Perth. Happy 99th birthday to Alice Ross- to farm wheat and sheep for many drinking or smoking, and keeping Kings’ much loved residents Eunice “We had a very happy childhood, years. The couple had four children, active. and Joy, from all of your friends at we used to swim in the dams, play whilst Joy and her husband had two “Having said that, I did used to love RAAFA! tennis, and bareback horse ride. I - a son and a daughter. can remember helping Eunice up a port and lemon when I was in the Continuing to love life at home According to AFME resident Rosa Palmer and her family, receiving services from RAAFA Connect not only enables her to remain living independently in her Mirage Terraces apartment, she also benefits from social connection and friendship seven days a week.

“I receive support every day, morning and night, and due to my family Rosa, centre, with Julie, left and Kylee New Café open going on holiday, I’m about to start receiving services with her and provide some social Merriwa Estate recently committee was to look at ways at lunchtime,” says Rosa, who has interaction. celebrated the refurbishment of we could make better use of our received in-home services for over the Blue Gum Café. Special guests current facilities to provide food and six years to enable her to remain “They’ll also help her with things who helped celebrate the grand beverage services to our residents. living happily in her own apartment. like her asthma inhaler; the support opening were John Murray, Tonia they provide is invaluable and the After much consultation, it was “The girls who come in to see me Zeeman, Sandy Komen, Kerry Best, friendship that the girls provide is agreed to upgrade the Blue Gum, are lovely and their support is just Carol Bartlett, Lisa Hawkins and Ron just priceless. to the Blue Gum Café. This included what I need.” Onions. a change in the café design, with RAAFA Connect can help with And according to Rosa’s daughter For many years the Blue Gum bain maries for food service, personal care services and support Pamela, who still pops in to see her Restaurant has been a very popular coffee machine and a drinks fridge. around the home, in addition to mum most days, RAAFA Connect’s venue for various functions from With new tables and chairs and a assistance to get out and about, services offer the entire family small gatherings such as wakes, selection of menu offerings. The including shopping, going to peace of mind. birthday parties and as a function result is an attractive and welcoming appointments and social activities. Health support is also available, station for the ever popular bistro café for our patrons. “It works so well because it means with things like getting to nursing nights. mum sees someone at the start and The feedback we have received appointments, physiotherapy and at the end of every day, which is Due to a change in Club patronage, has been very positive; with many health reviews. very comforting to her and, in fact, approx. 18 months ago the club residents delighted with the new all of us,” she said. revitalisation group formed, with look café. For further information about representatives from the Residents how RAAFA Connect can help Thank you to everyone who has “She gains support with meal Committee and senior RAAFA you, please contact 9288 8470 or been involved and congratulations preparation and doing the dishes, members. The purpose of this [email protected]. on a fantastic achievement. and the girls will have a cup of tea

October / November 2019 AIR MAIL Page 5 Per Ardua Ad Astra from being captured people we’d been told about,” said WA as a manual arts teacher,” said and sent to the Janis. Janis, who has also written five Russian slave camps at books in his lifetime. the end of 1944, Janis “After arriving we were put on a and his family became train to Northam army camp. It “We have lived in Derby, Bridgetown refugees and fled to was 107 degrees and having just left and Carnarvon, amongst other Germany, where in a Germany in winter we thought we’d places. We loved Bridgetown the bombing air-raid on arrived in hell. We just lay on the most, where I was also the Scout a refugee shelter his floor to try to cool off.” Master, conducted the local choir, mother and his elder produced amateur theatre plays Soon after arriving, Janis embarked and taught night school, as well as brother were killed. on an apprenticeship as a motor Then, after the end undertaking University studies by mechanic, which took seven years correspondence.” of the war, his family to achieve. After that, he went to became refugees in a Derby to work for WA Petroleum, To enable him to continue his German refugee camp and it was there he met a beautiful studies, Janis returned to teach for displaced persons, air-hostess, who became his wife of in Perth. After graduating from where they remained 54 years. Murdoch, he continued to study for the next four years. for a degree in Education from “We had over 50 wonderful years Edith Cowen University. He then Whilst in the refugee together, which included having camp, the family left teaching and worked for the three daughters and a son,” recalls WA Fire Brigade for the next 10 applied to emigrate, Janis. but only Australia years, before returning to teaching in Carnarvon right up until his 65th would take them. “Losing my wife after 54 years of birthday. And so, when he was marriage was like losing an arm and 14 years old, Janis a leg, it was the greatest belting And life now is just as busy. Janis is boarded the Swedish I’ve ever had. Keeping busy has the Honorary Consul in WA for the ship the Anna Salen on seen me through, but I still love her Republic of Latvia with jurisdiction hire by the Australian deeply and miss her every day.” throughout WA, a role which sees government for the purpose of him travel throughout Australia and By any stretch of the Back tracking to 1960, and soon bringing refugee migrants ‘down also back to his home country on a imagination, 84 year old Meadow after marrying, Janis joined the under’. regular basis. Springs resident Janis Purvinskis Air Force and spent six years in has had a full, interesting, disciplined In the middle of the Indian Ocean, Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal, and adventurous life. “My philosophy has always been to the ship broke down and the and a further five years in Perth. make goals in life and just go for family returned to the harbour of Born in Latvia in October 1935, He then embarked on a degree it,” said Janis. “If you never give up, Aden where they transferred to Janis was only four years old when in European history at Murdoch you’ll get there.” a Norwegian ship, the Skaugum, the Russians first occupied his University whilst still working full which on 6 January 1950 finally homeland, which was soon followed time, before completing a second “Per Ardua Ad Astra” (through delivered them to Fremantle. by the German occupation. degree in education at Edith Cowan adversity to the stars) is the Air University. Force motto and how true it is: “My first impression was that Because of the turmoil in his home adversity makes you strong, to everyone was white, and there country, and to save themselves “I spent 20 years working around pursue your goals.” was no sign at all of the aboriginal Spring cleaning and new additions at Meadow Springs

From new mini golf to for residents and family short stay accommodation, it’s members to use. all happening at Meadow Springs Estate. “And for anyone who wants to learn how to play boules, Indeed, the new golf and boules instruction sessions are facility was opened on 17 July – with being held once a week to the honour of the first putt going to help introduce the sport to Stella Dacombe, who first suggested residents who are not familiar the idea. And the afternoon saw a with the rules.” boules demonstration and lesson from two residents who have played Landscaping, seating and competitively in the past. shade is still to be installed as part of the longer term plan, This resident-initiated project so watch this space for more eventuated as a result of a special updates! resolution meeting to determine how the residents’ surplus funds And for anyone who hasn’t should be spent. heard, there are four short stay accommodation units And it seems we have some very available for RAAFA members keen and competitive residents to use at the estate – and they because, despite the recent have been upgraded. They inclement weather, it’s been are a great place for the family to from the Mandurah Foreshore and Three of the rooms have queen size pleasing to see the new facility still stay when they come and visit. the Thrombolites - one of the area’s beds and one has a single bed with being used. natural phenomenon – and some of a pull out double bed settee, as An amount from last year’s capex the furniture has been replaced. it’s set up for people with mobility “I have no doubt that when we have budget was allocated to allow for issues. All have kitchenettes and grandchildren visiting during school an upgrade of the units, which “Making these seemingly small sitting and dining areas. holidays the action will be great to were starting to show their age. changes, as well as a lick of paint, watch,” says Joanne Fraser, Estate As a result, they now have new has given a wonderful lift to the Bookings can be made by calling Manager, who is keen to remind bathrooms and kitchen cabinetry rooms” adds Joanne. the Meadow Springs Club on everyone that the area is available and tapware, some new art works 9582 5375.

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Viv Holland celebrated her she was younger,” said her daughter Knitting and crocheting is her great 80th birthday surrounded by family Sandra Holland. love these days – as demonstrated and friends on 15 September, in by the beautiful birthday cake her “We have some great stories of her a surprise party that was thrown family had made for her – a two-tier putting tadpoles in the holy water especially for the lady who wins the creation in the shape of a knitting at church and of her dipping her award for being the longest resident basket, with cupcakes made into the friend’s hair in the inkwell at school,” to live at McNamara Lodge. shape of balls of wool. she laughs. “She even once went The new octogenarian, who was on a joy flight with the RFDS; I had “We all adore our mum, she is just born and raised in Cook, South many a friend when I was young wonderful,” exclaimed Sandra. Australia, is a much-loved member joke that they hoped I didn’t turn “We are all so happy to help her of the McNamara community – and out as naughty as my mum.” celebrate her 80th birthday at according to her family she still RAAFA’s big hall in the Meadow Fortunately, Viv’s pranks seem to retains the cheeky personality she Springs Club.” have lessened in her older years, displayed as a child. and everyone who has the pleasure A very happy birthday Viv, from all “Mum was a real prankster when of knowing her has no doubt about your friends at McNamara Lodge! her current passions. Finding friendship

Who’d have thought that But that’s exactly what happened was then the brand new RAAFA And now, despite the sad passing losing a pair of glasses could spark when Enid Barker misplaced her estate at Meadow Springs. of their husbands, the pair are a lifelong friendship? sunglasses back in the year 1999 continuing to be there for each when she had just moved into what “I was searching on one of the street other and plan holidays together. corners where I thought I might have “We just gelled when we first dropped them, and met,” said Maisie. “And then our along came Maisie husbands became friends and we to ask if I needed started to go to bowls together and help,” explains Enid, also boot scooting,” she explains. who at the time had just emigrated from “Enid is like a sister to me, we go Yorkshire in the UK. shopping, have meals together and have little rituals like meeting for “We got chatting coffee every Saturday. and the rest, as they say, is history – we’ve “It’s fairly easy to make friends at been great friends the village because everyone is very ever since.” friendly, but it’s particularly special to have a friend like Enid.” Over the course of the years, Maisie And as for Enid, did she ever find and Enid, along with those original sunglasses? their late husbands, “I never did find them,” she laughs. enjoyed many “And I’m sorry to say I’ve lost a few holidays together, more pairs since then – but what a throughout Western small price to pay for finding such a Australia, Australia, deep, strong friendship.” and including Bali. LtoR Enid and Maisie Movement classes a huge hit

Move it or lose it, so they his balance, which prompted him to say – and Meadow Springs Estate develop a program to support his resident Bill Bovington is certainly a rehabilitation,” explains Bill. subscriber to that belief. “It worked so well that Iain – who Bill and his wife Jenny are avid only lives down the road – had the supporters of the Movement classes idea of getting in touch with the that have been introduced at the Estate to see if residents had any estate every Monday. interest in the program themselves.

Headed up by karate instructor Iain “From there it really has gone on Humphreys, the classes focus on a from strength to strength; the range of exercises that are tailored classes attract all ages and abilities, for balance and movement – and even residents in wheelchairs, as feedback has shown that those who everything can be done either “At the end of the class, Iain shows it’s very humorous and a great attend love the weekly sessions. sitting or standing.” us a few karate moves, so there’s a laugh, plus we all have a chat “It all started when Iain’s dad The classes take place every bunch of us oldies at the ready to afterwards. Our grandkids think it’s went through a difficult knee Monday from 10.30am – 11.30am at attack, or so we joke,” laughs Jenny. hilarious that Nana and Poppa are replacement and had issues with Middleton Hall and cost $5.00. off to their karate class; we just love “So as well as being good for you, it.”

October / November 2019 AIR MAIL Page 7 Fun for 50 cents, yes please!

They say laughter is the best ago, after attending a fete at the medicine, and if you pair that with estate quite by chance one Sunday a game that no one takes hugely morning with a friend. seriously, well you have the recipe “None of us take it very seriously, for a very enjoyable activity. though we do get the odd round And so for those at Meadow of applause from the girls behind Springs Estate who might be keen the bar when one of us does well, to try something a little different, though it’s all in jest,” laughs Mary. meet some new people, or simply “It’s a great way to meet new inject a little more fun into their people, and in fact I’ve met lots Tuesday afternoons – carpet bowls of new friends myself. So I’d might be worth considering. encourage anyone who has a free Organised by Mary Bingham, Tuesday afternoon to come along and taking place at 1.00pm every – male or female, we’d love to see Tuesday afternoon, indoor bowls you. attracts around a dozen people The indoor bowls group meets each week – mostly women, and a every Tuesday afternoon, with couple of men too. participants getting to Middleton “We play for two hours and then we Hall at around 12.45pm to start all stop for afternoon tea,” explains the game at 1.00pm. The cost Mary, who moved into the Meadow to participate is 50 cents, with Springs estate just over five years afternoon tea included.

Bridging the gap

The Building Bridges program with each other each week. I also at Alice Ross-King Care Centre is know what it can be like to be a helping to tackle issues of loneliness, little lonely at times, so spending isolation and depression head on. afternoons together is a real win- win for both of us. A collaboration between RAAFA, Alzheimer’s Australia, the City “What’s more I’ve learnt a great of Melville and not-for-profit deal as a result of being part of the organisation Attitudinal Healing, the Bridges program, I’ve enjoyed it program ‘buddies’ up a volunteer immensely.” with a resident at Alice Ross-King Angela’s fellow Bridge program each week, who meet to share participant Roy Ansell also jokes quality time and have a chat, very that “he was pushed” into the often over a cup of tea. program initially. “I’m joking of And two participants in the program course, it was all done very nicely who have found it particularly and I appreciate what the program rewarding are Angela Huggins and is all about and am thankful for Roy Ansell, who have both been learning what I have by taking part,” involved from its inception, around he said. 18 months ago. “The Alice Ross-King resident who “I really got involved by mistake,” I am buddied with is a great chap laughs Angela, who has been a who’s only a bit older than me. We resident at AFME for around six talk about lots of things, including years, and originally hails from the native birds, plants and trees in Trinidad in Tobago. WA, and we also talk about the fond memories we have of our wives. “I was asked to go along to the first meeting without knowing too much, “I’d say to anyone who is interested but I became very interested in what in mentoring a person with I heard and I thought to myself, if dementia to find out more, giving I can reach out to someone who and sharing without expecting could do with some company, why anything back is a wonderful thing Change afoot at wouldn’t I? to do.” “I’ve been very lucky too because To learn more about the Building I was paired with a lovely lady, Bridges program, or to enquire and we have a very enjoyable about volunteering, please contact the workshop Allied Health Coordinator Aimee time chatting and spending time Curtis on 9324 0161. There are lots of changes The workshop sees dozens of happening at the workshop in Meadow Springs residents - mostly Meadow Springs, with new shelves males but a few females - have going up, the relocation of various a tinker in the shed throughout machines, and a real spring clean the week. It’s a place where new taking place. friendships have developed and there’s always mateship and “We’re making sure we’re complying camaraderie on display. with all of the new regulations,” said long-term volunteer Bob Frazer. “Everyone is welcome here, whether “There’s lots happening and at the you want to fix, mend or assemble moment, there’s wood everywhere, something, there’s always a friendly but we’re getting new racks face and a spare pair of hands to delivered in just a few weeks and help,” adds Bob. that will make a real difference.”

Page 8 AIR MAIL October / November 2019 Service of remembrance By Geraldine Rust of Remembrance, with a burst of native flowers and sunshine, enjoyed A commemorative service by a mix of participants from many was held on 31 August to remember South East Asian nations and the Australian, Commonwealth, Australians. and Malaysian servicemen, women, Commonwealth auxiliaries and Commemorative wreaths family members who fought; died; were placed at the Flame of were POWs in any of the Malayan, Remembrance by members of Malaysian and South East Asian all services involved, including by conflicts. Richard Rust, representing RAAFA.

Wonderful Kings Park welcomed An inspiring morning was concluded all participants attending this with a generous lunch hosted by historical ceremony at the Flame our Malaysian friends. Put the pedal to the metal

96 year old Bert Crockett motorsports and Speedway in New has been around cars all his life, South Wales, he was always under but it was only earlier this year that the bonnet rather than in the drivers he had the pleasure of sitting in a seat. racing car for the first time. This changed when Bert went The born and bred Sydney-sider along to Barbagallo Raceway earlier undertook an apprenticeship as this year, and was offered the a motor mechanic in his teenage opportunity to be driven around the years and has spent most of his circuit in a 427 Ford Shelby Cobra. life working with vehicles as well as aircraft when he was in the Air “Well we went pretty fast, and it was Force. He even worked part-time a real thrill,” said Bert, who has also on his son’s truck and earthmoving worked as a car salesman during equipment until he was well into his his lifetime, as well as a mechanical 80s. engineer and a mineworker.

But although the Vivian Bullwinkel “I’ve had a really full and interesting never actually been in the car on the new things even at my age.” Lodge resident was involved in life, and I’ve been to many races, particularly at Bathurst, but I’ve track, so it just shows you can do Recording a fortunate life Your Division Councillor 23 year old Jessica Arrantash rewarding, Iris and I have certainly is living proof that age is no barrier become firm friends.” Ian Petkoff to making firm friendships. Also, Iris is thrilled to be having her Ian Petkoff served in the RAAF The Advocare volunteer and life story recorded – and she admits from 1975 to 2007. English literature graduate has been to being amazed that she can recall so much from the past. spending time every week with Air His operational experience was as a Force Memorial Estate resident Iris “It’s actually incredible that I can Navigator and Tactical Coordinator Heuchan, both to get to know her remember so much from back then, on P-3B and P-3C Orion Maritime and ultimately write her life story. particularly from my childhood,” Reconnaissance aircraft. He held senior positions at RAAF Townsville “Meeting and getting to know Iris she said. “It has helped me to relive and RAAF Pearce and at Air Force has been so enjoyable, she is such some of the wonderful moments and Defence Headquarters. He an independent woman and has of my life, including meeting my also represented our nation as the had an interesting life,” says Jessica husband, who was just the best man Assistant Air Attaché to the United who is currently volunteering with in the world. States and the Defence Attaché to Advocare during her gap year, Jessica will soon start to write up the Republic of Korea. He was made and whose grandfather is also a Business Administration. He has Iris’s story, which she will present to a Member of the Order of Australia volunteer at the Aviation Heritage senior level experience in project her and her family for posterity. (AM) during his Service career. Museum. governance, strategic planning and higher policy preparation and “It’s a real honour to have the Following his RAAF Service, he held “She has certainly endured hardship implementation. opportunity to write Iris’s life story, several senior positions with the in her life, but she is a hugely and an experience that I will always State Departments for Planning and optimistic and inspiring lady who He was elected to Division Council treasure,” Jessica said. Infrastructure and then Transport has a very loving family. I really in October 2018 and previously from 2007 to 2016. enjoy her served on Division Council and as State Vice President. Ian is also company Ian holds a Masters Degree in currently serving on the Committee and come Public Administration and Graduate of the RSL Highgate Sub-Branch. away from Diplomas in Management and every session with pages and pages of notes. Insurance discount “I feel extremely discontinued fortunate to have this RAAFA would like to advise We encourage you to take opportunity that the discounted Allianz Home advantage of the other RAAFA which I’m Contents, and Motor Vehicle membership benefits, such as finding very insurance for RAAFA members has tickets to Perth Zoo which can be unfortunately been discontinued. booked on 9288 8400.

October / November 2019 AIR MAIL Page 9 Volunteering and activity focus

Volunteering and activities and really fulfilled our aim to volunteering, to make contact and were the focus at Cambrai Village recognise and raise awareness of see what’s on offer, and how they during mid-August, when a special the outstanding efforts and valuable might like to join in.” event was held to encourage selfless commitment of our resident Vanessa cites the huge amount of residents in the village to consider volunteers, and also recognise the research which demonstrates why volunteering or joining one of the activity groups which have been volunteering is beneficial for health. 20+ activity and self-interest groups organised and run by many of our that are available within the estate. residents,” said Vanessa Priestley, “It’s great for the mind and body, Welfare Officer and Dementia and volunteering has been proven Called Focus on Cambrai Volunteer Champion. to counteract the effects of stress, and Activity Groups, the event anger, and anxiety. It also helps to highlighted the importance, and “The morning was run by volunteers, build strong friendships and can many opportunities to belong to a and really showcased the many provide real purpose in life,” she group of like-minded people who fun and meaningful opportunities said. share similar interests, not least available at the village. because it offers a very important “Our main message was for “Our wonderful volunteers selflessly sense of belonging in the Cambrai residents, particularly those offer their valuable time every day, community. who are relatively new and who and we are incredibly thankful to them, they do an amazing job.” “The event was a huge success perhaps have been thinking about

Meadow Springs Branch By Fran Hewitt there may be times when we have to cancel due to lack of numbers. We have missed the last two Tea & Talks for various reasons, The day trips have proved to be Australian Air Force so hopefully we have a good very popular as well as the Sunday attendance at the next couple of Movies. talks. Cadets Branch Upcoming events By Charles Page Sometimes we need a minimum Tuesday, 22 October, RAAFA number of people to attend for the Connect, 10.00am. The Branch AGM was held Tea & Talks, so if you are interested on 10 August with guests including in any of them PLEASE place your Branch Patron, Dr Ken Michael AC; name on the list on the board or State President Clive Robartson AM; Wing Commander (AAFC) Rob Caldera, OC 7 Wing and two ex- air cadets and WWII pilots, Harry Cambrai Village Residents’ Brown and Brian Nairn. Harry flew Hurricanes, Tempests, Mustangs, and Vampires, while Brian Nairn flew Branch the Tiger Moth. By Maureen Farrell Sandra Livingston - Secretary Following the presentation by Air Commodore John Meier Sue Brewell - Treasurer The Annual General Meeting Charles Page, Wing Commander With a full complement of six of the Branch was on Thursday, 22 Rob Caldera gave an address on the The RAAF History and Heritage committee members. 7 Wing AAFC activities, the growth Symposium was held in July in August with a good turn out of over in cadet numbers, and an update on Canberra. It was attended by over 70 residents. State President Clive gliding and powered flying. Robartson and State Secretary Ron Annual Fete 100 aviation writers and historians. The committee is actively Charles Page shared that the aim Onions presented Certificates of To conclude the AGM the usual committed to organising and was how to promote Air Force Appreciation and Service to several raffles were held, and Clive supporting the Annual Fete, which history, with the 2021 centenary of our very worthy volunteers. Robartson was a very popular will be held on Sunday, 27 October in mind. Day two included panel Also in attendance was Division winner of the Chipmunk flight, between 9.00am and 1.00pm. discussions with authors and Councillor Peter Smith. donated by Warren Reynolds of An invitation is extended to ALL publishers. Charles also took the MuzzBuzz. Warren was presented The Branch Committee for 2019 RAAFA members to pay us a visit opportunity to present a copy of with a copy of Wings of Valour, in to 2021 are: on the day. Further information Wings of Valour to Air Commodore appreciation of his generosity to the Bob Cotton - President from Maureen Farrell on 9304 5219 John Meier. Branch. Maureen Farrell - Vice President or [email protected].

Page 10 AIR MAIL October / November 2019 Fancy a Bite?

9304 5400 or if unattended CAMBRAI CLUB 9304 5219 or 0417 922 658 MEADOW SPRINGS CLUB 9582 5375

Bar Bar Tuesday and Wednesday, 4.00pm to 8.00pm Monday, 10.30am to 2.30pm Wednesday 4.00pm to 8.00pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10.30am to 6.00pm Friday, 12noon to 1.00pm (closed 25 October) Wednesday, 10.30am to 8.00pm 1st Friday of the month, 5.00pm to 8.00pm Saturday and Sunday, contact bar staff. Friday night opening times may vary, contact Club for details Specials Specials Monday, roast of the day, $12.00 Tuesday and Wednesday, happy hour, 4.00pm Tuesday, best fish and chips lunch in town, $13.00 1st, 3rd, Tuesday, bar meal, 5.30pm to 6.30pm (bookings preferred) Wednesday, chase the ace, bingo, horse racing and evening meal, $13.00 2nd Tuesday, chicken parmi night $12.00, 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Picardy Restaurant (bookings essential by 12noon Friday prior) Thursday, happy hour, 4.30pm, Sports Bar 4th Tuesday, fish & chips $12.00, 6.00pm to 7.00pm in the Club rooms Friday, weekly specials, lambs fry and bacon (Bookings essential) Sunday once a month, roast $22.00. Wednesday, morning tea, 10.00am to 11.00am Counter lunches Wednesday, 2 course roast dinner, 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Picardy Restaurant Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.30pm (bookings essential). Friday, bar menu, 12noon to 1.00pm (closed 25 October) Events Friday, happy hour, 5.00pm when function on Friday, 11 October, Dinner in the Beaufort Restaurant. Please book at the bar, the earlier the better to not miss out. We look forward to seeing you Events all there 24hours notice for function bookings preferred. Tuesday, 5 November, Melbourne Cup Luncheon, bookings essential. Short stay accommodation 1st Friday of the month sundowner or function, 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Dates Time for a getaway? Book a stay in one of our short stay accommodation may vary so contact the Club for details. Book early and don’t forget to units (including continental breakfast). Bookings to the Club. invite family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there. MERRIWA CLUB 9400 3640 BULL CREEK CLUB 9311 4460 Bar Closed Monday Bar Tuesday, open on quiz night or when there is a function Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 6.00pm Wednesday, 4.00pm to 6.00pm Friday, 9.30am to 10.00pm See you at our Friday, 4.00pm to 8.30pm Saturday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm new location Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, open during bowling season (contact at the Estate Bar for details, as times will vary) Specials entrance! Monday to Thursday, happy hour Bar Specials 4.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesday, happy hour, 4.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, morning coffee and afternoon Friday, happy hour, 4.30pm to 5.30pm tea with a selection of cake slices, 9.30am to 5.30pm Monthly Specials Monday lunch, roast of the day, $12.50 3rd Tuesday, theme night from 5.00pm, dinner 6.00pm Monday, chase the ace, 4.00pm to 5.30pm Last Tuesday, quiz night, 4.00pm Monday, $10 dinner eat in or take away, 5.00pm to 6.00pm Friday 1st and 3rd, dinner, 6.00pm Tuesday lunch, fish and chips day $12.50 Friday 2nd and 4th, dinner, 6.00pm, Main Hall 4th Wednesday of the month, A la carte dining night (bookings essential) Last Sunday, roast, 12noon Every 2nd Thursday lunch, lambs fry and bacon $13.00 Blue Gum Café Friday, TGI Friday $2.50 coffee a cup, or $5.50 coffee and cake 9.30am to Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am to 3.00pm. 11.00am Morning and afternoon tea, sandwiches and salads, 10.00am to 2.30pm Friday drink specials, 5.00pm to 7.00pm - $6.00 pints of selected tap Hot meals and specials available 11.30am to 1.30pm beer, $12.50 bottle of house wine Thursday, morning tea special 10.00am to 11.00am Club lunches Saturday, afternoon tea special 1.30pm to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 1.30pm Club menu plus freshly cooked buffet specials each day from $15 (All main meals include salad bar)

Friday night dinner Red Devils second place Friday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm $17 to $18 meals The Red Devils may have Lodge played well against 14 other Friday, Chase the Joker from 5.00pm to 7.00pm officially come second, but they are teams at the Aged Care Games on first place in our eyes. Monday and came home to a big Events welcome from residents and staff. Tuesday, 5 November, Melbourne Cup Day (further details to come) The team from Vivian Bullwinkel Please book your table at the Club! Congratulations team! Residents requiring transport out of volunteer buggy hours, please contact the bar and we will organise pickup.

Function Rooms Available for hire to all RAAFA members. The Club has two private function rooms with a cash bar and commercial kitchen that can cater for any special event. For further information, contact the Club 9311 4460.

CAFE DEAN 9324 0154

Café hours - Alice Ross–King Care Centre Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday, 5.30pm to 7.00pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 2.00pm October / November 2019 AIR MAIL Page 11 RAAFA Welfare Team CAMBRAI RAAFA ESTATE AFME ERSKINE RAAFA ESTATE RAAFA AMITY VILLAGE MERRIWA GROVE MEADOW SPRINGS VILLAGE ALBANY Vanessa Priestley Suzanne Free Carena Blair Angeline Carleton Tracey Lockett Ceridwen Fitzpatrick 9304 5280 9400 3778 9311 4562 9586 4309 9582 5369 9841 8311

Mavericks Social Club Podiatrist AFME Gentle exercise with Phyllis Tuesdays, 10.00am to 1.00pm Thursday 10.00am Tuesdays, 8.00am to 12noon All events, $2.00 donation unless Erskine Grove clubhouse Clubhouse Fredrick is available for appointments. otherwise stated, morning/afternoon For Members living with memory Sitting and standing with a chair. All Appointment book in foyer. tea included. Family and friends loss. Transportation available for welcome, no charge. welcome. Contact Carena for details. Meadow Springs residents, seats Physiotherapy service Wednesdays and Sundays, from limited. Solo group Life Care Physio clinic 2nd Thursday of the month, 2.00pm 8.00am Mondays Podiatry services Community centre Treatment room Orion medical suites Tuesdays (Not a dating group) For singles For appointments with Julie use the Contact David 9424 0200. Home Wellness centre who would like to meet socially for appointment book in the foyer. exercise programs available. To make an appointment call a cuppa and chat. Share knowledge, Memory Lane Café 6468 0038 and leave a message. have a laugh and enjoy some Tai Chi Chen style (8 moves) Wednesdays, 10.00am to 11.30am company. Afternoon tea provided. Mondays, 10.30am RAAFA Connect, home care A social gathering for residents Orion function room assistance living with memory loss. Aimee is a professional whose wise Wednesdays, 9.00am to 12noon instruction engages every student. Merriwa Estate Beautician services Wellness centre $5.00 per class. Chiropractor Wednesdays, from 1.00pm Call 9288 8470 for appointment. Includes gentle massage and beauty Mondays, 10.00am to 2.00pm Falls prevention clinic treatments. Appointment book in Mondays, 1.00pm DVA, Matthew Summerfield Arcade Thursdays, 9.00am to 12noon foyer or 0459 900 231. Orion function room For an appointment with Brian Join David as he leads the way in Wellness centre Tvoric call 0431 196 461. RAAFA Connect, home care Call 0438 297 813 for appointment. walking well. Fees apply, rebates Group aqua exercise assistance drop-in centre Wednesdays, from 2.00pm available. Therapy dogs Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.00am 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11.15am Hydrotherapy pool Treatment room Exergaming with All Saints No appointment necessary Middleton Hall Enhance your health with low impact Tuesdays, 3.00pm Come and have a pat of therapy stretching and cardio exercise with Australian Hearing Orion function room dogs Storm, Lacey and PK. fitness instructor Craig $7.50. 2nd Thursday of the month No fiddly hand controls to confuse Treatment room you whilst you assimilate raft riding, Tea and Talks Australian Hearing Available for advanced hearing bowling and more. Tuesday, 10am Edwards room Tuesdays, 9.15am to 3.30pm checks, equipment maintenance Entry $2.00, collected by the Branch. Arcade and batteries. Some DVA benefits Gentle gym Available for hearing screenings, Wednesdays, 10.00am • 22 October, In home support available. Bookings on 9204 9200 equipment maintenance, repairs and Orion function room options, by RAAFA Connect and ask for appointment at Village. battery servicing. Some DVA benefits • 26 November, Transitioning to available. Appointment book in Doctor - Dr Derrick Kuan AFME Chess Club Residential Care, by Facility Manager Thursdays, 10.00am arcade or 9204 9200. Friday mornings McNamara Lodge Orion function room Treatment room Fight dementia with an active mind. Beautician Bookings on 9408 5400 and ask for Erskine Grove Wednesdays an appointment at Cambrai Village. Presentation mornings Arcade Tai Chi qualified instructor Thursdays, 10.00am Sue offers a range of services from Mondays, 9.00am Educational, personal interests, gentle massages, to more specific Amity Village spirituality, natural therapy, history, Clubhouse Just come along on the day, wear services. Appointment book in science & health. Suggestions Tai Chi comfortable clothing and sneakers or arcade or 0459 900 231. welcome. Mondays and Saturdays, 8.30am light shoes. $10.00 a class. Cuppa Club Club room All Saints intergenerational Wednesdays, 2.00 to 3.00pm Pool exercises with Phyllis Friendship lunch program Meeting room Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8.00am Wednesdays, 12noon Fridays, 8.45am (school term) If current options and groups don’t Pool. Club room Orion function room meet your needs and you have time, If you enjoy conversation, laughter Mavericks Social Club come and enjoy some company. Art group and learning, buddy up with some Tuesdays, 10.00am Wednesdays, 1.00pm inspiring year 6 children. Clubhouse Group functional fitness Craft room For Members living with memory Thursdays, 8.30am Hair by Angela Five elements Qi Gong loss. Bus transportation available for Meeting room Fridays, 11.00am Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Members not living on the Estate. Orion function room Craig provides low impact exercise Hairdressing salon Desley’s experience will motivate Monthly lunches at RAAFA Meadow programs especially for seniors. Call 0418 806 947 for appointment. you to a new level of health and Springs $10.00 includes smoothie. Hillside GP clinic wellbeing. This class is for everyone, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11.45am Podiatrist 2nd Wednesday, 9.00am to 12noon $5.00 a class. Come along and enjoy a meal at the Wellness centre Club. Bus leaves Erskine at 11.45am. Fridays, 8.00am to 3.00pm Brain training Arcade Call 9841 6711 for appointment. Fridays, monthly, 11.00am Card making Glen Roberts is available to support Step Ahead Podiatry Orion function room Wednesdays, 1.00pm your requirements. Appointment Thursdays, 9.00am to 12noon This super group is fuel for the mind. Craft room book in arcade. Wellness centre Flexing your mental muscle improves Learn to make simple cards. Materials RAAFA Connect home care Appointment book in the Club room memory and cognitive skill. Those supplied no cost. or 0498 840 770. with mild memory loss welcome. assistance enquiry service Cheerful carers group Fridays, 9.00am to 11.00am Wednesdays, 2.00pm Welfare office. No appointment Meadow Springs Clubhouse required. Phone 9288 8470 with any THE WELFARE SERVICE Do you have a loved one living in enquires. AIMS TO: Balance and movement classes residential care? Then this support • Assist ALL MEMBERS, no matter Mondays, 10.30am to 11.30am group is for you. Meets fortnightly. Doctor – Dr Therese Fisher your location, to maintain and Middleton Hall Monday, Wednesday & Friday Professional instructor, $5.00 a Folk and decorative acrylic art 9.00am to 4.00pm improve quality of life class. classes Tuesday & Saturday 9.00am to 12noon • Encourage and maintain Thursdays 9.00am Bookings on 9400 3638. independence Mavericks and carers monthly lunch Craft room 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12noon $7.50 with tea, coffee and biscuits • Provide information and referrals to 2.00pm Cambrai Village included. If interested, see Vera in Would you like company whilst • Link you to services to assist with the craft room. Chiropractor you eat? Come along and join the Mondays from 1.00pm individual needs Mavericks at thier table. Call Tracey Treatment Room 9582 5369 to book. For an appointment with Brian Tvoric call 0431 196 461. Page 12 AIR MAIL October / November 2019