Announcements

July 14th 2012 - Stroke a Chord Concert

Stroke A Chord are set to perform again at the theatre of the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East.

Ticket Prices: Adult $15, Concession $12, Child $6

Bookings can be made through the Karralyka Centre Box Office, Mines Road, Ringwood East.
Phone: (03) 9879 2933 Fax: (03) 9870 2283 Email: karralyka@maroondah.vic.gov.au Box Office operating hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

This performance will also incorporate the launch of their book which encompasses the stories of the choir members. Just click on the picture to download the full flyer.

Carer Program - Vision Australia

Vision Australia have launched a new program to support carers of individuals with Vision Loss. This is a free Telelink Program that runs over four weeks from the comfort of your own home.

Just click on the picture on the right to download the full flyer.

June 7th 2012 - Life Matters Seminar and Expo

LifeCircle’s first ‘Life Matters Seminar and Expo’ – Melbourne Eastern Metro Region for seniors, carers, families on Thursday June 7th 2012, in partnership with UnitingCare Community Options Commonwealth Respite and CareLink Centre, and supported by Social Ventures Australia and Maroondah City Council at Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, from 9.30am – 2.30 pm.

Just click on the picture on the right to download the full flyer

Thursday 31st May 2012 Yarrunga "Keeping Safe & Mobile"

The seminar date is Thursday 31st May from 10-30am to 12-30pm and places are limited. It is co-sponsored by Maroondah Council, RoadSafe, TAC, RACV and Yarrunga…..and it’s free.

Just click on the picture on the right to download the full flyer

February 28th 2012 Mingarra Safety Event

Aveo Mingarra will be hosting a Personal Safety information session on Tuesday 28th of February starting at 1.00pm in the Mingarra Community Centre (enter from 35 Wicklow Avenue, Croydon). Click here to download all of the details.

Afternoon Tea will be available following the guest speakers.

Please contact Angela or Faye to RSVP by Friday 24/02/2012 on 9723 4511

Aged Care Forum

November 30th 2011 6:00pm Karralyka Centre
National Seniors Australia have organised this free forum to enable you to take part in the current discussion of this vital issue.
At the end of this year the Government will present their response to the Productivity Commission's Report calling for sweeping changes to the Aged Care System; changes which will have an impact on all of us.

Australia’s aged care system is under-resourced, understaffed and struggling under the weight of demand. Government, industry and consumers all agree the aged care system needs urgent reform. The blueprint for this reform is a Productivity Commission report released in August 2011. The federal government will respond to that report at the end of the year.

A key recommendation from the report is that we use the family home to pay for care. This means that the family home - exempt in all other social security assessments - will be included in the means test. If you are deemed “able to pay” for aged care but don’t have the cash, you can either mortgage your home to the government; or sell it, buy something cheaper and put whatever’s left into a bond to finance your care. What of your children’s inheritance? What are the funding alternatives? The Productivity Commission report is big on economics but low on care.

Little is said of wages and working conditions, yet the patient experience is determined by staffing levels and the qualifications of the people who care for them. In the past five years the ratio of more qualified to less qualified staff has dropped and the ratio of residents to staff has increased. Aged care nurses are paid $300 a week less than nurses in other settings. We want less talk of efficiencies and more talk of care.

Come along, hear about the issues and have your say. RSVP by 28th November to Margaret 03 9650 6144 or melbourneforum@nationalseniors.com.au

Living Longer Living Stronger Introduction

October 10th 10:30am Yarrunga Community Centre
A strength training program that will help control diabetes, prevent osteoporosis, & provide a sense of well being and greater health. Click on the flyer for more details.

CPR for Seniors

October 11th 10:30am Yarrunga Community Centre
Come along to learn about CPR and general information about what to do in emergency situations. Click on the flyer for more details.

Environment Panel

September 7th 7:30pm Yarrunga Community Centre
Our local State Government member and Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Hon Ryan Smith, will be joined by Sue Hendy, CEO COTA, Cr Rob Steane Maroondah City Council, and Yvonne Rooney from Maroondah Transition Towns to talk about our most pressing environment issues

Penumbra Centre Entertainment Book

Penumbra is an adult day care centre primarily offering a craft based programme, which also provides social interaction and respite for carers. The nature of our service has broadened over the years and we now offer services to a diverse cross section of our community including the aged, people with sensory impairment, intellectual disability, brain injury and mental health disorders.
Penumbra are now raising funds by selling the Entertainment Book. Click on the attached flyer for details,

Croydon RSL Jumble Sale

October 8th - 10:00am to 3:00pm
1 Civic Square Croydon.
The Women's Auxiliary are holding a Jumble Sale.
There will be Stalls, Sausage Sizzle, Devonshire Teas for the hungry

Eastland Seniors Events

September 9th – Garden to Kitchen with Vasili Kanidiadis from 3AW
Time: 11.00am – 11.00am
Location: Fresh Food Mall, Level 1
Known from his popular and original grass roots gardening show on SBS and 3AW, Vasili will share his tips and secrets about gardening and cooking the organic way.

October 7th - Grandparents Retreat
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Location: Outside Watchworks, Level 1
Grandparents can put their feet up and treat themselves to a free head and neck massage. We will even keep the kids entertained with free face painting and an activity centre to make a special thank you card.

November 11th – Food & Wine with Bob Hart from 3AW
Time: 11.00am – 11.00am
Location: Fresh Food Mall, Level 1
A food writer, author and broadcaster Bob has written food and restaurant columns for Melbourne’s Herald Sun, and for specialist magazines. Bob is a passionate and knowledgeable master of all aspects of traditional recipes. His specialty is real food and real barbecued dishes.

For more information visit www.eastland.com.au

Stroke a Chord

On Saturday 17 September at 2pm, Stroke A Chord will perform in the theatre at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood.

The Stroke A Chord Choir is a joyful group of people who came together in May 2010. Most of the members are stroke survivors who have lost their ability to speak. Although they cannot speak, thanks to their involvement in the choir, they celebrate that they can use their voices to sing. This, their first public performance, will be truly inspirational.

To book a ticket, please see attached flyer or log on to www.strokeachord.com for further details.

Please feel free to pass on this flyer to anyone who you feel would be interested in attending

Seniors Variety Show

Thursday 6th October 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Town Hall National Seniors Australia and Life Activities Clubs present Melbourne's Greatest Seniors Variety Show. Click on the flyer for more details. Admission is only $20 to book call 9650-6144.