SOCIAL PHOTOS Newsletter Summer Edition November, December & January 2017 Welcome to Randwick Waverley Community Transport’s Newsletter Hi Everyone Welcome to the Summer Newsletter, please see details below for our AGM & Christmas Party. As many of you know, we have changed over to a new scheduling system. One of the major changes is that telephone conrmation comes through an automated system at 9.00am the preceding day. Please listen carefully to your pick up time and follow the prompts. When using our transport PLEASE, can you make sure you have the correct amount of money ready to give the driver as they don’t carry change. FUNDRAISING - We would like to thank everyone who has made donations to our fundraiser for a second hand bus with a hoist. AGM - 1st December 2017 - Invitation attached. CHRISTMAS PARTY - We are once again going down to the Coast Golf Club for our Christmas party. This is a popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment. Invitations are attached. Please complete and return to the oce, along with $45.00. Either give it to one of our drivers or post to RWCTG, PO Box 788. Bondi Junction 1355. CHRISTMAS SHUT DOWN - The oce will be closed from 5pm on the 21st December 2017 and reopen on the 3rd January 2018. COMPLAINTS - We try to provide the best possible transport service for all our clients. However, if you are in any way unhappy with our service and would like to make a complaint please contact the oce on 9369 5366. RWCTG is fully compliant with the Aged Care Complaints Scheme and NSW disability standards. P (02) 9369 5366 F (02) 9369 2676 E [email protected] W www.rwctg.org.au Happy reading and all the best from everyone at RWCTG for the festive season. A 2/31-33 Spring Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 M PO Box 788, Bondi Junction NSW 1355 FRIDAY SHOPPING TRIPS SATURDAY SOCIAL DAY TRIPS This service gives clients a choice of shopping venues, Maroubra Junction (Aldi) and then on to Eastgardens. A LONGER DAY OUT STOPPING FOR MORNING TEA AND LUNCH There is always room on Friday shopping if you would like to go please call Daniel on 9369 5366. - COST $40.00 PER PERSON November 4th & 18th - Ettalong Markets 2017 FRIDAY SOCIAL DAY TRIPS We have the perfect solution for your Christmas shopping. Come with us to Ettalong Markets, which are located only 1 hour north of Sydney’s CBD, and are the largest undercover market on the Central Coast of NSW. There are 100’s of PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COST OF THE FRIDAY SOCIALS IS $10.00 (NOT INCLUDING LUNCH) stalls and numerous places to eat. It is a shopping experience not to be missed. Please note: We can take bookings for Friday Social Outings up to one month in advance. When the bus is full we will keep a waiting list of any additional clients requesting to go as we often have cancellations. PLEASE TAKE YOUR SENIORS CARD, AS IT’S OFTEN REQUIRED FOR A DISCOUNT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The cost of lunch: We try our best to keep the cost of lunch to a minimum - usually between $10 and $20 December 2nd - Cronulla Cruise - Port Hacking depending on your choice. ($50.00 SPECIAL INCLUDES TRANSPORT & CRUISE) Spend three hours cruising in the relaxed and informal atmosphere of the M.V Fridays – November Tom thumb III. You will enjoy exploring the upper reaches of the Hacking River, 3rd - Pittwater RSL one of Sydney’s most unspoiled waterways, with it’s many bays and inlets down 10th - Forestville RSL to the open expanses of Port Hacking and Bate Bay. You will see breathtaking 17th - Brighton RSL Club views of the Royal National Park, which borders the whole southern shoreline. 24th - Mounties Bowling Club Learn about the early explorers of the district, historical settlements, deer farming in the park, and the states rst sh hatchery. Pass by Aboriginal sites, Thursday 2nd November - Sculptures by the Sea. We will take you to the park which is reasonably at whilst discovering their names and meanings, and cruise by some of Sydney’s so that you can see some of the sculptures and the tent that exhibits the most magnicent waterfront properties. We will have a late lunch at Cronulla miniature sculptures. Sharks and the cruise includes morning tea. Fridays – December 1st - South Hurstville RSL 15th - Tradies Helensburgh January 20th - Japanese Gardens - Gosford Extending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling Thursday 14th December - Scenic drive to Manly + picnic at Clontarf Beach (Bring your own picnic) style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden oers a tranquil setting in which to Fridays – January relax and enjoy art and nature. We will have lunch at Gosford RSL. 5th - Tradies Gymea 12th - Miranda RSL 19th - Rooty Hill RSL LOW VISION GROUP - (Last Wednesday of every month) The Low Vision Group usually goes to Vision Australia and then on to an RSL club for lunch. Thursday 18th January - Art Gallery of NSW - Come and spend a few hours in air conditioning looking at If you are interested please call Daniel on 9369 5366 amazing art. Lunch in the cafe. First Tuesday of every month to St George Leagues Club. $10.00 for entertainment which is reimbursed by the club who issue each person with a $10.00 voucher for their lunch. The entertainment is excellent. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE OUTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE ON 9369 5366 TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING 7th November 5th December No service in January.