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FREE MONTHLY Established 1991 PRINT POST APPROVED: 64383/00006 SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION COUNCIL OF WA (INC) on Wednesday 25 March - OPEN HOUSE see page 2 EXPERIENCE ANew WayOF LIVING In our lifetimes there are few times we can enjoy the freedom to do what we choose. Perhaps as a young child playing in the sandpit or scribbling with crayons on a sheet of paper we have the opportunity to freely express ourselves. From there we have the regimentation of schooling, starting work, buying a home, raising kids, paying off mortgages, whatever, until we reach the mature age of 55 years and onwards. After this time we have the opportunity to reassess the way we live. Children have left the family home which may have now become a little too big and require more of your time to maintain or the idea of a new home with all the latest design features and appliances might be a more appealing option. With this lessening responsibility you now have a real chance to choose what YOU want. Call 1300 055 055 or Kathleen on 0408 516 840 | www.belswan.com.au Come and see us now at Lovegrove Street, Pinjarra – opposite the Bowling Club A Bus to Go NEW HOME At Belswan Pinjarra the residents are not just physically active they are socially active, always NEW LIFE ready for a social outing and they have just the bus to do The residents of Belswan’s Pinjarra Lifestyle it. Whether they are off to Village understand this statement because they a restaurant, a concert or a road trip to some area of are indeed living their new life. Here are some of interest there are always the reasons why. plenty of takers. The village is located in the rural hub of Pinjarra. Pets Welcome Here If you haven’t visited Pinjarra lately you are in Our residents cherish for one big surprise but more their pets which range from canaries about that later. to cats and dogs. As long as your The Belswan Village itself is set pet causes no amongst green parklands and interference landscaped gardens which off er to neighbours calming walkways to be enjoyed and has an amiable nature by its residents. they are most welcome. Sharing the good times We said the Belswan Pinjarra folks are a social lot and perhaps the biggest turnout is fi sh and chip night. From the moment it Looking After the Details was introduced its When new residents move in it’s Margaret, Belswan’s popularity soared Pinjarra village manager who smooths the way. This now just about continues as she looks after the day to day running of everyone in the the village while you enjoy your new relaxed lifestyle village rushes to amongst a community of like-minded residents. get a seat on the big night. A pool pavilion and gym. Pinjarra residents are an active The Wollaston Lane lot. Swimming laps, Precinct exercising with water The Wollaston Lane Precinct aerobics, jogging or is a secure development of enjoying a sauna or townhouse style homes within the Belswan village. relaxing in the spa Great fi t out and a price to match. Women love are just some of the the kitchens and bathrooms. Unfortunately we activities available. couldn’t get the crowd out of the kitchen to show you its features. A landscape to admire Everyone who visits the Belswan Pinjarra village comments on the care and maintenance of the grounds. The credit for this must go to Ben who is a great all- rounder and known for his guidance to the residents when they are planting up their own gardens. Belswan Pinjarra is holding an Date: 25 March 2015 Time: 10am – 2pm You’re OPEN HOUSE Location: Lovegrove St, Pinjarra invited to on Wednesday 25 March (opposite the bowling club) Come along to meet with the residents, take a tour and enjoy Join Us some fi sh and chips served between 12pm and 1pm. ATTENTION PET OWNERS GOING ON HOLIDAY? FREE SINGLE? Consider treating your pet We have your partner to a holiday too... MONTHLY Providing a personal introductions service for active seniors since 1995 NO COMPUTER NEEDED! 9371 0380 See Friend to Friend on page 54 for VISIT www.westcoastpetstayz.com.au Solutions Contacts Column or Call Jenny 0400 611 840 www.solutionsmatchmaking.com.au Established 1991 PRINT POST APPROVED: 64383/00006 SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION COUNCIL OF WA (INC) WA’S PREMIER MONTHLY PAPER FOR THE OVER 45s45s VOLUME 24 NO. 08 ISSUE NO. 276 MARCH 2015 In this Issue • WA’s world of dance... • Let’s Go Travelling Eat, Drink, Perth crushing displays. - WA’s Great Outdoors Northbridge Food and • Downsizing feature Wine – Then and Now – 6pm • Arts and entertainment 26 March is a panel discus- • Find yourself a companion sion which focuses on North- bridge as a food and wine destination. Everyone has a memory of the old Italian res- Competitions/Giveaways taurants such as the Romany, the Silver Dollar, Simon’s and Sorrento which were the big venues in the 50s and 60s. Later, Chinatown, yum cha and other offerings at- tracted more people into the area, while these days small bars offer ne food and wine. Journalists Russell Woolf and Rob Broad eld, who have extensive knowledge of the history of Northbridge TICKETS food and wine, will head a Cinderella discussion, speaking with The Manfreds the likes of Clint Nolan, of Infinitely Polar Bear La Cholita; Fiona Di Lanzo, Alliance Française French Film Festival of Sorrento Restaurant and Dior and I Mike Keiller, of Northbridge Brewing Company. The event will be held outdoors in the Northbridge Like us on facebook Piazza, with guests enjoying a glass of wine and light food WA's longest running newspaper on arrival. Panel discussion starts at 7pm. for the over 45s The Songkran Festival in Russell Square on 12 April Visit www.haveagonews.com.au is an annual festival to cel- ebrate the traditional Thai HAGN#075/276 New Year. The event will in- clude stalls, rides and enter- tainment from 11am - 4pm as well as a water blessing ceremony, traditional sing- ing, Thai classical dance, food stalls, Muay Thai (box- ing) and the Miss Songkran Food for Life beauty pageant. Bar Wars in the Chung Wah Laneway (Northbridge Piazza) 2pm – 10pm 18 There is something for everyone at this year’s Eat, Drink, Perth festival April is a good-natured bar war pitting staff from the by Josephine Allison and ne-tuning for the event nights of Asian delights until setting. The twilight Hawk- city’s Angel Bar against Mt which attracts big crowds. 29 March. Held at the Perth ers’ Market continues weekly Lawley’s Enrique’s with a THERE will be something The feast of free and ticketed Cultural Centre precinct, the with the special offering of a range of great drinks being for everyone when the City events include street eats, market will bring the col- dessert garden. slung by bar staff from both Free delivery, Home meal service of Perth’s annual food and long-table dinners, markets, our, sounds and smells of an Perth’s focus on sustain- venues and guest appear- High quality, great tasting meals beverage Festival starts soon master classes, celebrity chef Asian hawkers’ market with able living sees a new event, ances by rockstar bartenders with ve weeks of new food meet ‘n’ greets, demonstra- all the hype of a big outdoor Healthy Food Theatre staged around the city. There will Choose from over 65 main meals including soups and desserts avours and events across tions and tastings, pop-up festival. at Northbridge Piazza. There also be food, a DJ, a chill- and special dietary need menus available. out zone, fun entertainment Suitable for: New mothers, recuperating at home, busy the city. Restaurants, cafes, events, a four-course dessert This is followed by the is also the return of fresh professionals, elderly and frail, disabled, desiring independent bars and speciality retailers degustation and lots of fam- hugely popular fourth annual produce market Perth Home and judging by special guest living, primary carers, looking for convenient meals. have joined together for the ily food fun. daytime Yum Cha in the Park Grown in Murray Street judges and the public. Bars 11th year to help cater for the Perth’s inaugural night at Northbridge Piazza 28 Mall 22 and 29 March which will be judged on the quality 6/26 Kalamunda Road, South Guildford most discerning palate. Noodle Market kicks off March with dumplings, bub- showcases locally made of their drinks, skills, banter Offi ce phone: 9378 2544 The City of Perth has de- from 5pm-10pm on 18 ble tea and other delicious produce and products with and overall guest enjoyment. www.homechef.com.au voted weeks of planning March with 12 consecutive morsels served in an outdoor a highlight traditional grape- continued on page 3 Don’t Miss this Opportunity. The Dalai Lama’s only Public Talk in Perth… 1:30pm - 3:30pm ~ PERTH ARENA To purchase tickets visit TICKETEK.COM - For more information visit www.dalailamainaustralia.org 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 276 MARCH 2015 From the editor’s desk Making tracks to cure blindness glean snippets of wisdom ‘cutting-edge research in- con rm that research- RETINA Australia (WA) is holding its fth found at Castledare Place in Wilson. that might help me to pro- dicates that your outlook ers are already aware that annual Family Fun Day – Making Tracks to Parking and entry to the grounds are free. long the inevitable and be can change how you age at our moods, feelings and Cure Blindness at Castledare Miniature Rail- For health and safety reasons, covered as healthy as I can through a cellular level.’ thoughts have an impact way on Sunday 22 March from 10am – 2pm.