PORT PHILLIP LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB INC.
Registered Association A0052780P
PO Box 717, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
www.life.org.au/pplac
[email protected]
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Life Activities Clubs Victoria Inc. (LACVI)
Level 4, Block Arcade, 98 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Vic. 3000.
Phone: (03) 9662.2930, email: [email protected] www.life.org.au
1st June 2015
Quarterly Newsletter and Diary
April, May,
June
2015
Editor: Lynette
In This Edition:
President’s Report, Keep Fit, Book
Groups, Dining, Cinema, Theatre,
Cards, Badminton, Cycling, Mah
Jong, and more…
New Members
A very big welcome to our new members –
Susan, Paul,, Anthony,, Fay,, Davidene,, Jacqui,,
Jane,, Patricia.
If you know of people who are interested in
joining our Club, please remind them that they can
try two free events before committing themselves!
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
My report will be very short as, not only is there limited space, but looking through the activities on offer throughout
this Newsletter there is evidence enough as to why our members remain with us, and also why our numbers
increase each quarter. Thanks go, as always, to the wonderful convenors who make this happen not only for the
ongoing activities but also for those ‘one-off’ activities. Our urbane traveller and organiser, Harry, reports his Yarra
trip was enjoyed by all and I thank Port Phillip Council for their generous contribution towards this activity. See
below for more “extras” and keep an eye open for the next “Wine Appreciation Evening”.
A few of our members have been unwell over the last three months and on behalf of all members, I wish them a
speedy return to good health.
And just to end, don’t forger that, “There is nothing more enviable than to have an old head and a young heart.”
Saunders, Citatenlexicon, 1899, p.21.
Linda
President PPLAC, March 2015
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EXTRAS FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTHS.
GOLF @ WESTGATE GOLF COURSE, CREEK STREET, SPOTSWOOD (Mel 41 K11)
Enjoy 9 holes of golf. Cost $15.00 per person - Start Time 10am on the Tee.
rd
th
Date for 2015 - April 23 and June 25 .
A joint dinner of IMLAC and PPLAC - Tuesday 28 April, 2015 at 7 pm
THE IRISH TIMES (pub) 427 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (between Queen & William Sts)
RSVP:
26 April if possible
RD
WINTER WARMER AT PARLIAMENT – JULY 23
Convenor: Phyllis
Tour of Parliament followed by Winter Warmer Special Lunch $28.50 – 3-course set menu.
For more info and expressions of interest contact Phyllis.
Competition: Victorian Tech Savvy Seniors - Enter now
Win an iPad by entering this competition for Victorian Seniors Card holders that is designed to encourage older Victorians to
connect to the latest digital technology. ‘Victorian Tech Savvy Seniors’ is a Seniors Card Age Friendly Partners
Program in partnership with Telstra. It is designed to give Victorian seniors the opportunity to develop the skills to
use technology for socialising, accessing important services or conducting personal business. Go
to https://victechsavvyseniors.com.au/ to enter. The competition closes 31st May and if you don't have your own
computer, you can enter using a computer at your local library where the staff will be happy to help you
ACTIVITIES for April, May and June - 2015
Port Melbourne Wednesday Walks
Bushwalking **Booking required** Saturdays
Every Fortnight from 7th January, 2015
Starting from the Port Melbourne Town Hall.
Rhoda selects a route of about one and a half
hours, finishing up with a lovely cup of coffee.
3rd Saturday of each month
Meet at the Port Melbourne Town Hall
at 8.30am
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
1st, 15th, 29th April
13th, 27th May
10th, 24th June
Travel – we have the free use of a small bus provided
by Port Phillip Council. Petrol cost is shared amongst
walkers – usually between $4 and $6. BYO lunch,
water, day pack, appropriate clothing and good
footwear. Please contact Murray prior to the walk if
the temperature is predicted to be above 28 degrees
on the day, or if there is to be a total fire ban.
Meet at
Montague
8.30am.
point, St.
8.10am
April
May
June
Sunrise Walks
Saturdays
Sol Green Community Centre – Cnr.
& Coventry Sts., South Melbourne at
Alternatively, meet Murray at bus pickup
Kilda Town Hall (Brighton Road side) at
18th
16th
20th
St Kilda Walks
Saturdays
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
lst and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Join Eileen for an early morning brisk walk
around Port Melbourne & environs for approx.
1 hour, followed by coffee. Meet at 7.30am
sharp at Port Melbourne Town Hall (all weather
conditions) Early risers most welcome.
Come and join us for our walks around St Kilda. We
walk for around an hour and then have coffee together.
We meet at the corner of Carlisle St and Brighton Road
(beside the Town Hall) at 10am and there is car
parking close by.
April
May
June
April
May
June
11th and 25th
9th and 23rd
13th and 27th
4th and 18th
2nd and 16th
6th and 20th
A reminder – NO PERFUME PLEASE – as one
of our members suffers severe allergic reaction
BADMINTON
Thursdays
Join a friendly group of players at the Youth and Community Centre
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne (Melway 56 H2)
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 8.00PM TIL 10.00PM.
We play only doubles at Badminton as we only have one court.
It is mixed doubles and you will need a racquet - some ball/racquet skills would be desirable.
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
BOOK GROUPS
SATURDAY BOOK CLUB
ELWOOD PPLAC BOOK CLUB
SATURDAYS
st
1 Saturday of the month
We meet at the Mary Kehoe Centre,
224 Danks Street, Albert Park at 3.30pm
April
May
June
th
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month
4.00pm - 6.00pm at the Elwood Neighbourhood
House. Afterwards, those who wish to can adjourn to a
local hotel for dinner and conversation.
If you are interested in joining our fantastic Book Group
please contact Carole – you will be made very welcome.
th
11 (changed as 4 is Easter Saturday)
2nd
6th
April 18th
th
May 16
June 20th
We look forward to welcoming new members at any
time – you will find the group both interesting and fun
FOOD & DRINK
Murray’s Dine-outs
Wednesdays
A sociable evening over a meal and a
glass or two…
2nd Wednesday of month at 7.00pm
WED
April 8th
The Local Hotel, 24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
ROSIE’S DROP IN COFFEE
SUNDAYS
11.00am
2nd Sunday of the Month
New members especially welcome …
Grey & Bliss Café, Bay Street, Port Melbourne
th
WED
May 13
Village Belle Hotel, 202 Barkly Street, St. Kilda
th
WED
June 10
Golden Gate Hotel, 238 Clarendon St., Sth.Melbourne
Sunday morning coffee, food and conversation.
April 12th
May 10th
June 14th
Details and Bookings with Murray
♥♠♣♦ CARDS
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays
We meet every Tuesday night at 7.15pm at Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Ave, Port Melbourne
No entrance fees charged.
Play is at intermediate level and above and not for beginners – PPLAC members only
MAH JONG
Saturdays
Venue: Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1,
224 Danks Street, Albert Park 12.30-3.30pm
(Saturdays - 1st & 3rd of month) – April 4 & 18,May 2nd & 16th, June 6th & 20th
Playing level – all, including beginners teaching available to the uninitiated.
THE ARTS
Tuesdays
Malvern Theatre Night
29a Burke Road, East Malvern (1300 131 552)
All shows start at 8.15pm sharp.
Group booking tickets are $18.00 each and are
not refundable.
th
May 5
- “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
th
June 30
- “Time stands still” by Donald Margulies
September 1st “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”
by Rupert Holmes
November 10th – “The Man who came to Dinner”
By G. Hoffman & M. Hart
Saturdays
BRIGHTON THEATRE COMPANY
Cnr. Wilson & Carpenter Sts., Brighton. 3186
Cost - $23/$21 Concession.
Bookings – personally to Brighton Theatre
either by phone on 1300 752 125 or
call Deborah.
Information on plays can be obtained from
http://www.brightontheatre.com
AFTERNOON CINEMA
Mondays
3rd Monday of the month
Rhoda selects films showing either at the Nova,
Carlton, or Keno Collins Street cinemas at an
afternoon session.
The film and location is selected on the previous
Thursday. Please ring Rhoda for details.
Monday
April
20th
Monday
May
18th
Monday
June
15th
ACMI CINEMA
4th Saturday of the month
Join members of the Saturday book Group at
ACMI Cinema, Federation Square
April
May
June
25th
23rd
27th
Meet Aileen outside the box office at 10.40am –
afterwards we go for a “chat & chew”.
30th May - “Caught in the Net” by Ray Cooney.
29th August - “Time Stands Still” by Donald Margulies
14th November – “Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon.
CHEAP TUESDAYS AT CLASSIC
Classic Cinema, Elsternwick
First Tuesday of the month
Tickets $10 ($9 for Classic Legend members)
Please note – this activity is in recess until
July as Heather is unavailable.
GENTLE BIKE RIDING
2nd Thursday of month
Meet beside the bike path at Station Pier at 9.30am
Rides will be from 6 to 12 kms round trip (more or
less) depending on participants.
9th April, 14th May, and 11th June
April 2015
DATE
1
DAY
Wednesday
2
Thursday
4
Saturday
(Easter
Saturday)
7
8
Tuesday
(Easter
Tuesday)
Wednesday
9
Thursday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
18
Saturday
ACTIVITY
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
St. Kilda Walks
Meet at corner of Carlisle St. & Brighton Road (Beside the Town Hall) at 10.00am (car
parking close by)
Mah Jong - 12.30 – 3.30pm –
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street
Albert Park – all playing levels, including beginners.
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Murray’s Dine-Outs – 7.00pm
The Local Hotel, 24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
Gentle Bike Riding – 9.30am
Meet at bike path at Station Pier
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall NO PERFUME PLEASE
Saturday Book Group – 3.30pm Meet at Mary Kehoe Centre, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park
Rosie’s Drop-in Coffee – 11.00am
Gray & Bliss Café, Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Afternoon Cinema – Nova Carlton, or Keno Collins Street
Film & location are chosen on previous Thursday
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, - 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
BUSH WALKING – 8.30am –
Meet at Sol Green Community Centre,
Cnr. Montague & Coventry Sts., South Melbourne
St. Kilda Walks
Meet at corner of Carlisle St. & Brighton Road (Beside the Town Hall) at 10.00am (car parking
close by)
Mah Jong – 12.30 – 3.30pm
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park – all playing levels,
including beginners.
21
Tuesday
23
Thursday
25
Saturday
ANZAC
DAY
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
Elwood PPLAC Book Group – - meets at 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Elwood Neighbourhood House
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
Golf at Westgate Golf Course, Creek Street, Spotswood (Mel 41k11) - $15.00 per person,
Start Time 10.00am on the Tee
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall
NO PERFUME PLEASE
ACMI Cinema – 10.40am for 11.00am
Meet at box office at Federation Square
Afterward a “Chat and Chew”
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Irish Times Pub, 427 Lt. Collins St. (betw Queen & Williams Sts) = 7.00pm
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
MAY 2015
DATE
DAY
ACTIVITY
2
Saturday
St. Kilda Walks
Meet at corner of Carlisle St. & Brighton Road (Beside the Town Hall) at 10.00am (car parking
close by)
Saturday Book Group – 3.30pm
Meet at Mary Kehoe Centre, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park
5
Tuesday
Mah Jong – 12.30 – 3.30pm
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park – all playing levels,
including beginners.
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Road, East Malvern – 8.15pm
“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
6
7
Wednesday
Thursday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
16
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only. 55 H2
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall
NO PERFUME PLEASE
Rosie’s Drop-in Coffee – 11.00am
Grey & Bliss Café, Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Thursday
Murray’s Dine Out Dinner – 7.00pm
Village Belle Hotel, 202 Barkly Street, St. Kilda
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only
Saturday
Gentle Bike Riding – 9.30am
Meet at bike path at Station Pier
BUSH WALKING – 8.30am –
Meet at Sol Green Community Centre,
Cnr. Montague & Coventry Sts., South Melbourne
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
21
Thursday
23
Saturday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
30
Friday
Saturday
Mah Jong – 12.30 – 3.30pm
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park – all playing levels,
including beginners.
Afternoon Cinema – Nova Carlton, or Keno
Film & location are chosen on previous Thursday
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp, (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall
NO PERFUME PLEASE
ACMI Cinema – 10.40am for 11.00am –
Meet at box office at Federation Square
Afterwards a “chat and chew”
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Youth & Community Centre, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunstan Parade & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
Brighton Theatre Co., Cnr. Wilson & Carpenter Sts, Brighton
“Caught in the Net” by Ray Cooney
JUNE 2015
DATE
2
DAY
Tuesday
4
Thursday
6
Saturday
ACTIVITY
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Badminton – Fisherman’s Bend Community Hall, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunston Pde & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
St. Kilda Walks
Meet at corner of Carlisle St. & Brighton Road (Beside the Town Hall) at 10.00am (car
parking close by)
Mah Jong – 12.30 – 3.30pm
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park – all playing levels,
including beginners.
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
20
Saturday
Saturday Book Group – 3.30pm
Meet at Mary Kehoe Centre, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Murray’s Dine Out
Golden Gate, 238 Clarendon Street, Sth. Melbourne
Badminton – Fisherman’s Bend Community Hall, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunston Pde & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
Gentle Bike Riding – 9.30am
Meet at bike path at Station Pier
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall, NO PERFUME PLEASE
Rosie’s Drop-in Coffee – 11.00am
Grey & Bliss Café, Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Afternoon Cinema – Nova Carlton, or Keno
Film & location are chosen on previous Thursday
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Fisherman’s Bend Community Hall, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunston Pde & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only
BUSH WALKING – 8.30am –
Meet at Sol Green Community Centre,
Cnr. Montague & Coventry Sts., South Melbourne
St. Kilda Walks
Meet at corner of Carlisle St. & Brighton Road (Beside the Town Hall) at 10.00am (car
parking close by)
Elwood PPLAC Book Group – - meets at 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Elwood Neighbourhood House
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
27
Saturday
Mah Jong – 12.30 – 3.30pm
Mary Kehoe Community Centre, Room 1, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park – all playing levels,
including beginners.
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Wednesday Walks
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 8.30am
Badminton – Fisherman’s Bend Community Hall, 8.00pm
Cnr. Dunston Pde & Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne
No entrance charge. PPLAC members only.
Golf at Westgate Golf Course, Creek Street, Spotswood (Mel 41k11) - $15.00 per person.
Start time 10.00am on Tee
Sunrise Walk – 7.30am sharp (all weather conditions)
Meet at Port Melbourne Town Hall, NO PERFUME PLEASE
ACMI Cinema – 10.40am for 11.00am – Meet at box office at Federation Square - Afterwards
a “chat and chew”
30
Tuesday
Duplicate Bridge – 7.15pm
Sandridge Trugo Club, Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne
Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Road, East Malvern – 8.15pm
“Time stands Still” by Donald Margulies