RSPCA celebrates 140 years A Choir of Sorts Guiding into the
The Community Newsletter for Burwood & Districts Issue 121 Winter 2011 A Choir of Sorts Big Top Memories Guiding into the Future FREE RSPCA celebrates 140 years Festivals, Festivals, Festivals Local Business Directory Pull-out 6000 copies distributed to Boroondara, Monash & Whitehorse cities Bank with your local Community Bank ® branches and everybody benefits. Your local Community Bank ® branches in Surrey Hills, Canterbury and the recently opened Ashburton branch have been set up and managed by people in your community. People who passionately believe in keeping our banking local, and the importance of supporting our local communities. Did you know that 60% of our Community Bank ® branches’ profits each year are returned to your local community, in the form of shareholder dividends, community grants and sponsorships? 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Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Canterbury Community Bank ® Branch Shop 2, 143 Maling Road, Canterbury Phone: (03) 9836 9466 Manager: Craig Ptt Surrey Hills Community Bank® Branch 107 Union Road, Surrey Hills Phone: (03) 9890 7188 Manager: Fiona Kerr Ashburton Community Bank® Branch 241 High Street Ashburton, Phone: (03) 9885 2666 Manager: Lorelle Richter Canterbury, Ashburton & Surrey Hills Community Bank® Branches Senior Manager: Nick Coker Mobile: 0438 541 337 Cover: Time for tea: Sally, Phoebe, 2, and Imogen, 4, go for a spin at the Burwood Autumn Festival. Photo: Natalie Filmer This Issue winter 2011 Features regulars 23 24-5 25 21 26 31 burwood village traders ’ report business & small business directory information for advertisers burwood heights traders scribe ’ s scribbles community notices index 6 15 26 27 BULLetin PeOPLe issue 121 The Burwood Bulletin is produced by volunteers who provide a range of talents freely for the beneit of the community President Bob Stensholt Vice President vacant Treasurer Sue tay Secretary Anna Filatova 0408 599 051 [email protected] Editor Sara Peiris ph 9888 8467 [email protected] Asst. Editor eddie Morton Advertising robert Kay ph 9836 5520 Layout/Design Cheryl Grant Graphic Designers laura tynan Jan Harrison linda Hii (Kwik Kopy) Proofreaders natalie Filmer Kathy Soumprou Printing BPA Print Group tom Markovski ph: 9808 6622 Writing Team Jean Hadler Susan webster Gemma Creegan Jeff Sargeant Keith Smith Margaret warland natalie Filmer eddie Morton nadia Andreeva Carrie Simmons Associates Margaret rockow Charles Hui rex Condon Charles Choong Geoff davies 12 5 Fun on Your Local Strip 6 Choir of Our Community 7 Anglicare on the Search 11 Happy Snappers 12 rSPCA 140 years Strong 13 the Circus in Ashburton 17 50 years of Guiding Leaders 19 Ashburton’s early Years 20 improvisation and invention –the Surrey Music Cafe 28 School Days–Keith Smith fromtheeditor We have welcomed into our midst new volunteers, including assistant editor Eddie Morton, treasurer Sue Tay and secretary Anna Filatova. I would like to thank Euan Thomas, our retiring editor, for his work at the Burwood Bulletin. This issue appears to be the festival special with an autumn gala in Burwood, a circus-themed one in Ashburton and a snow spectacular in July. Also in this edition, we feature some special community activities happening in your neighbourhood and bring you plenty of locally-focused stories. Our magazine would not reach your hands if it weren’t for the businesses that advertise with us. supportyourlocaltradersandshoplocally. burwoodbulletininc. abn90904070125 pobox87burwood3125 [email protected] www.burwoodbulletin.org theburwoodbulletinwishestoadvisethatthe viewsorremarksexpressedinthispublication arenotnecessarilytheviewsoftheburwood bulletin editorial or production staff and no endorsement or service is implied by the listingofadvertisers,sponsorsorcontributors. althougheveryeffortismadeinreproducing andprintingadvertisementscorrectly,wecan takenoresponsibilityforerrors. Deadline for next issue 1st August June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin St. Thomas Community Retirement Village gives you time. Time to relax, and have ‘me time’. Time to go on outings, plan a holiday or take in a movie. Here, you are part of a village community where you’ll meet new friends, share the good times and live life to the full. Everything is at your doorstep – the city, shops, health services and transport. The low maintenance units and beautiful gardens are a breath of fresh air. Best of all, this idyllic lifestyle starts at just $250,000. St Thomas Community Retirement Village 97 Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill 3131, Victoria, Australia. For more information call Andrew Stenhouse on (03) 9802 8118. www.ach.org.au 4 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Ashburton’s winter wonderland H igh Street will once again be transformed this winter into a snowield as part of Ashburton’s annual winter festival. he festival has been running for around ive years and each year ten tonnes of snow, fresh from Mount Buller, is transported and placed on High Street. A short toboggan run is moulded allowing for some fun in the snow. Hundreds of families are expected to attend this year’s event held on July 23. Activities will include a short toboggan run with further events to be advertised closer to the date. he toboggan run will be open to the public, free of charge. here will also be a competition on the day with a major prize up for grabs. Liz Webb, the event’s organiser says it’s a “great atmosphere, providing something diferent”. he event promises to bring the ski ields to the city. he last time Ashburton and the surrounding area saw snowfall was 1951, when residents awoke to a sea of white covering gardens, streets and parks. snowandfuninhighstreet Back then, an icy blast coated large parts of Victoria, and much of Tasmania in snow (see page 15 for more). Although there’s little chance of a repeat this winter, the day festival promises to at least provide people, particularly kids, with a taste of the snow. High Street will be transformed on Saturday July 23 from 10am–2pm. Village Trades on its Colourful Charm A typical autumnal day set the scene for the inaugural Burwood Village Autumn Festival. Sunshine bursts through cloudy skies competed with the beaming faces enjoying the fun and entertainment on offer. the changing green and gold leaves weren’t the only beautiful shades on display at the May 1 event. Cakes and craft, crazy hair and face painting provided a kaleidoscope of colour among festivalgoers wandering up and down toorak road and its surrounds. the shopping strip’s cafes and retailers showcased their services and wares;,children enjoyed the animal farm and rides, while on-stage entertainment kept the adult crowd happy. wordsandpictures:nataliefilmer June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Our Community Sings Our Community Sings rehearse with conductor Stefan Cassomenos while local Federal Member for Higgins, Kelly O’Dwyer MP (centre back), visits the group bymikeharut Music is the key tool to strengthen the local communities in culturally diverse eastern Melbourne, according to an Australian singer and social entrepreneur. t ania de Jong AM, who in 2008 founded Creativity Australia’s with one Voice community choirs, has recently launched its latest incarnation in Ashburton. it is working off the model established by the pilot program in the CBd of Melbourne in 2008 called Melbourne Sings. that group brings together an eclectic mix of executives and local leaders as well a new migrants, the unemployed and people with disabilities. in short, anyone who may be feeling marginalised from society. it has achieved some incredible outcomes, with members inding a sense of belonging, building networks, learning language and even getting a job through the choirs. “it is not about being a good singer, it is very uplifting with world music and world songs,” says de Jong. “the group has higher goals as well. it is about sharing skills and giving people a pathway to jobs.” the choir in Ashburton, supported by the Victorian Government, is called our Community Sings and will work towards bringing together people from not just Ashburton but also Ashwood, Chadstone, Burwood, Glen iris and all the surrounding areas. despite having only recently started as a group, our Community Sings already has a strong membership of around 20 weekly participants. each week, they get together in the beautiful Ashburton Baptist Church and work together on creating uplifting, positive music. Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 though some members have not sung for many years, they are quickly brushing up their talents and working together to strengthen their collective sound. For some members, it is also a great opportunity to improve their english skills - both their reading skills and verbal skills. the group is led by local virtuoso pianist, composer and conductor Stefan Cassomenos: a winner of numerous prizes and an up-and-coming talent in his own right. After the rehearsal, choir members share a supper together, kindly donated to the group by Malvern Valley receptions. this gives the choir members an opportunity to chat about their week, talk about their lives and families and to support each other through dificult times. Everyone leaves on a bright positive note, typically singing all the way home. the choir is currently looking for more people to join in the fun. So whether you are young or old, have had no singing experience or are conident, are new to the community or have lived here your whole life, this is a great group to join. our Community Sings rehearses Mondays at 6.15pm at the Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y St Ashburton. For more details, visit www.creativityaustralia.org.au email [email protected] or call 8679 6088. Finding Children a Place to Belong bynadiaandreeva T here are times in our lives when looking after the most vulnerable, our children, can be a struggle. Indeed there are many families out there who cannot manage the welfare of their young ones. With 20 branches around Melbourne, Anglicare Victoria steps in to help by inding foster care families for children and young people aged between 0–18 years old. Anyone can be a foster carer provided they meet the criteria to give much needed love, shelter and attention. Bronwyn Kellett, Media and Promotions Oicer at Anglicare Victoria Eastern Region, says there are various reasons why fostering might be required. “Some families could be struggling inancially, while others may be dealing with drug, alcohol or mental health issues.” Anglicare Victoria is looking for secure and nurturing foster families to join its program in the cities of Manningham, Whitehorse and Maroondah. here is a growing need for long-term carers who can give continuous care to primary school children, where they can thrive and achieve their dreams. According to the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, on any given day there are approximately 5000 kids in foster care across Victoria. Becoming a foster carer can be rewarding as well as therapeutic. People from all walks of life choose to be a host family. Young, old, single, married, with or without children, as long as the child’s needs are fully met. hose interested in fostering through Anglicare Victoria can expect plenty of ongoing assistance. here is 24/7 case worker support through a pager service, playgroups and support groups where foster carers can meet and chat. Prior to commencement, full training is provided. Additionally, the Department of Human Services provides inancial reimbursements for any out-of-pocket expenses for children in care. Foster parents are assessed and screened before being accredited. Cassie Roylance–Team Leader at Anglicare Eastern Region–says that foster carers need the right motivation and enthusiasm before they welcome a child into their home. Cassie has had irst-hand experience in fostering, providing care and support for two adolescents over a number of years. “Being a foster parent can be truly amazing,” says Cassie, “as you watch these young people reach milestones and their lives are transformed in front of your eyes.” Anglicare Victoria general foster care teams in the east are based in Box Hill and Lilydale. Foster carers have the option of providing emergency, respite, short or long-term care to children in need. Anglicare welcomes new volunteers. Anglicare Box Hill Oice, 7-11 Shipley St, ph 9896 6322 Lilydale Oice, 47-51 Castella St, Lilydale, ph 9735 4188 For details of upcoming information sessions, contact [email protected] June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 8 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 This is no ordinary story Saving lives is all in a day’s work for Burwood’s Arnold Bonnet, as Natalie Filmer discovers. For those daunted by writing their own story, there is the option to tell it during a series of interviews by a Memoirs Foundation historian. Each interview is then rnold Bonnet has lost count of how many lives edited into a lowing narrative, which can be turned into he has saved. Perhaps he should count the many book form – a personal history recording the stories that thank you letters from the grateful families of only the author can tell, in their own words. those whom he has helped. Yet this unassuming Burwood “Life stories tie us to other human beings as a vital local - truthfully - says he’s just doing his job. connection with those who came before us and those who It may come as a surprise to learn that Dr Bonnet has will follow us,” Dr Bonnet said. never performed CPR, handled a scalpel or administered an “Your life history, or injection. hat is because his memoirs, allows you tool of trade has always been to share your unique a pen and, more recently, life journey including a computer keyboard. His your joyous moments, PhD is in linguistics. challenges, achievements, Dr Bonnet preserves friendships, life lessons and lives through his philosophies. You can bring publishing business: the to life the stories behind Memoirs Foundation. He the names and dates in a founded the foundation, family tree and allow future an arm of his successful generations to discover the Synergy Publishing personalities, experiences business, in 2006 to and wisdom of those who give ordinary people an came before them.” opportunity to put their Dr Bonnet is also quick to life stories into print. He clarify the term “ordinary” said the advent of digital people. “Everybody has Memoirs Foundation founder Arnold Bonnet. printing meant small print a story to tell,” he said. runs had become afordable “And often those you think to the general public and people could now publish their ordinary are the most extraordinary tales.” personal histories as a lasting legacy to their families and Dr Bonnet should know. His own story is one worth friends. Book quantities could start at a minimum of 10 publishing … a task he says he is still getting around to. or run up to several thousand copies. One of the many success stories in which Dr Bonnet has He started his marketing career in the motoring trade played an important role is that of Burwood doctor Pietro and spent many years living in London while working Demaio. he Burwood Heights medical centre GP had in marketing and advertising for an international agency put together a book about traditional Italian preserving before returning to Australia to help launch Medibank methods as a tribute to his parents, who always made their Private. He set up Synergy Publishing to produce own food at home, including salami, tomato sauce, bread education journals after retiring from the Australia and wine. For almost 20 years he had collected more than Scholarship Group. 400 recipes and dreamed of sharing them. he Memoirs He might have spent his retirement dedicating more Foundation made that dream come true. time to sculpting - he studied art in Italy but abandoned a Preserving the Italian Way has sold more than 16,000 fulltime career as an artist for the better-paying advertising copies since it was irst published in 2008. Dr Demaio industry – but Dr Bonnet identiied a demand for selfstarted by selling his book at work but now has copies published memoirs and set about making that possible stocked in Books for Cooks in Fitzroy and Dymocks stores. his meant a return to study for the retiree, then in he book is what Dr Bonnet classes as a “ bestseller”, but his late sixties, who completed a University of California, he stresses this is a wonderful by-product of self-publishing Los Angeles course on how to run a self-publishing book and not the intent of the Memoirs Foundation. business before creating the Memoirs Foundation. “We encourage individuals and groups from all walks of he rest, as they say, is history. life and diferent cultures to put their stories on record,” he Memoirs Foundation can be contacted on Dr Bonnet said. “his is the most precious and lasting 9888 9588 or visit www.memoirsfoundation.org.au legacy to the generations that will follow.” A June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Fresh Ideas for Women Living with MS byJeffsargeant t he well women’s group at Burwood neighbourhood House provides women with Multiple Sclerosis a positive and caring environment to learn and explore natural healing methods. A group of six to eight women, from different ages and backgrounds, meet to explore a wide variety of natural healing methods. All members share a common drive for more information on wellness, nutrition and alternative methods of treatment. Meetings take place on a bi-monthly basis and are described as “empowering and informative” by founder, Jenni Hargreaves. “we are a proactive and positive thinking bunch of women who are interested in discovering and learning ways of healing. living with a disease like MS can be a very isolating experience, and this group provides a space for like-minded women with a common diagnosis to come together,” says Jenni. Jenni founded the group after being diagnosed with MS more than 10 years ago. Searching for more information and knowledge, Jenni established the group hoping for a setting that would provide “a safe, understanding, nurturing and empowering environment where women can explore different natural approaches to wellness”. the women discuss, share, read and examine therapies including, nutrition, mind body spirit, yoga and meditation. Guest speakers are often invited to attend and have included a yoga instructor, a specialist bopath physiotherapist and most recently a counsellor. describing the group, Jenni said the well women’s group provides a, safe and nurturing space for women to come together to be inspired, supported, empowered and informed”. the well women’s group provides an opportunity to meet with other women to reach out, relate and share thoughts and ideas. Jenni says, “it’s nice to have somewhere to come together and share and to have a bit of support. it’s great for people to come along, share, listen and learn.” “it is a unique forum that provides something that is dificult to ind in another place. We share a common diagnosis and journey, and therefore ‘just know’. there is a unique empathy and understanding in this space. “it’s so rewarding to see the exchange of information, smiles, laughs and tears. we genuinely care about each other. Every time a meeting inishes, I think, wow, this is why i do it.” Meetings take place bi-monthly on a Saturday afternoon. Contact Jenni Hargreaves on 0425 740 927 Tax Workshop Registered Tax Agents Specialising in the preparation of all types of income tax returns ► Individual, Partnership, Trust and Companies ► Prior years, Rental properties, Investments, Deceased Estates ► Tax Advice and Compliance ► Capital Gains Tax, International Tax and Tax Administration ► Electronic Lodgement and EFT Refunds ► Computerised Accounting Services ► Business Computer Solutions and Training Contact Lily Adolphe BBus, MBL, MCom, FIPA, FTIA Phone: 0405 435 480 or 9888 1435 Email: [email protected] Website: www.taxworkshop.com.au 10 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 The Secrets to a Good Snap By Gemma Creegan have also set up a camera club, Friends Of Rotary Camera Club, which had 165 members last year and is very active in the photographic community. Jef says that the club arranges monthly meetings, plus three styles of photographic outings for its members such as small excursion groups to weekends away. “Group excursions may involve members photographing mist in the early morning at Mornington Pier. Last year 20 members went trekking in Nepal, and came back with an amazing set of images. he club is dedicated to using its newly developed skills as a means of fundraising for Rotary Community Service Projects.” J ef Mills, Treasurer of the Monash Rotary Digital Photography course, came up with the course concept in 2001 with the intention of creating a valuable public relations tool for Monash Rotary to interact with the community it serves and create more scope for fundraisers. As Jef says, “Rotary is such an enormous organisation, with members having skills in just about every sphere, it seemed natural to sell those skills and beneit the community.” With 30 years behind him as a professional photographer, Jef runs the course full-time with Malcolm Brownlee, a leading professional photographer at the helm to help students unlock the secrets of their digital camera. Colin Read (Rotary Digital Photo Course) took these photographs at the old Box Hill Brickworks. Jef recognised the need for the public to increase their skills with digital cameras, “which were still fairly new (in Workshop Details 2001) and becoming more afordable”. he Rotary Digital Photography Course comprises 15 Since Jef and Malcolm began the course, more than hours tuition over 5 nights, with a supervised location 2000 students have completed it in Melbourne and shoot, light suppers and transport provided. Courses are Geelong including special work-related courses for Real run over ive consecutive Tuesday nights, at the Black Flat Estate Agents and Victorian Police Members. Community Hall, Cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads, Classes consist of 24 students divided into four Glen Waverley (Melway 71, C4) starting at 7pm (except syndicates. Each syndicate has an experienced for the Location Shoot which starts at 6pm.) photographer as their team leader and a team mentor, he course is designed for keen amateurs who wish who has completed the course. Classes consist of ten to improve their techniques and photographic results. It 1hour instructional sessions, plus one evening consists of two nights’ theory–covering lens, aperture and photographic excursion to the Melbourne CBD. hese shutter use, depth of ield, dynamic range; two nights of are run over six evenings. here are supervised home data transfer and storage systems; computer enhancement assignments to complement the sessions taught, which with an introduction to Photoshop retouching techniques; amounts to a further 30 hours photographic experience. revision and one full night on location. “he ages and backgrounds of our students vary A follow-up course of 15 hours tuition on advanced enormously, from a 15 year old to a retired Engineering Photoshop Techniques is also available. professor who was 85 years old, although most students Course Requirements are between 30 to 50.” Access to a computer is a basic requirement, and while “here are varied skill levels from absolute beginners, to having a digital camera is an advantage, a 35mm SLR will professional photographers who want to pick up technical suice. Students considering the purchase of a camera skills. We get the best results from beginners who have a would be well advised to wait as valuable advice on basic great desire to learn.” camera requirements will be provided and will probably he course would be unable to run without its inluence such a decision. Students gain most if home study dedicated team of volunteers made up of 38 team leaders of the theory components is undertaken between sessions. and mentors who help run the program. Former students See page 46 for contact details. June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 11 All Creatures Great and Small for 140 Years! bytimpilgrim In July, RSPCA Victoria will be breaking out the birthday cake to celebrate 140 years of caring and protecting all creatures great and small. to discuss the plight of animals at the Assembly Hall in Collins St, Melbourne with between 30 to 40 members of the public attending, including Thomas McPherson, who later became Mayor of Melbourne. Crimes against animals and ways to prevent them were discussed, and the animal welfare movement in Australia had oficially begun. The Society’s irst Annual General Meeting was held in 1872 at the Mechanics Institute in Melbourne, followed by the opening of its ofices at No. 1 Collins Street, East Melbourne. Complaints could be lodged every day from 12noon–2pm and Saturdays 10am–noon. Animal cruelty cases were brought to the Society’s notice and the Secretary and Honorary Inspector attended to these accordingly. In the irst three months of the Society’s operation, convictions included: • Gross cruelty to a horse by a wood carter (ine 25 shillings - decimal equivalent $2.50). • Three cases of stocking cows (ine 40 shillings each - decimal equivalent $4.00). • Cruelty to a dog (ine 20 shillings with 21 shillings costs - decimal equivalent $2.00 & $2.10). rspcainspectormareecrabtreewithahorsethat sherescued. A s one of the irst animal welfare organisations to be established in Australia, from its humble beginnings to this very day, the RSPCA remains the leading voice for animals across the country, driving positive change for animals through community education programs, welfare campaigns and enforcing animal cruelty laws. Originally known as the Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the RSPCA as it is known today was born in Melbourne in 1871, driven by the concern for the welfare of horses in colonial Victoria. A meeting was called 1 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 During the early years, the Society faced many challenges.The irst was to discern what qualiied as cruelty to animals. A quote from the Society’s 3rd annual report deined this as “The causes of cruelty to animals were mainly these three: deliberate wickedness, thoughtlessness, and ignorance”. The main challenge faced during those early years was changing perceptions and attitudes of animal welfare amongst the community, until then, who had never heard of animal welfare. A signiicant development in the RSPCA’s history occurred in 1926, when the irst ‘animal shelter’ was established, taking the form of a rest home for horses, located at High Street Road, Ashburton. This development made way for a new era for the RSPCA, creating the way for greater animal protection and care. Today the RSPCA Victoria operates 10 shelters, two veterinary clinics and a presence in all areas of the state. Community education to this day remains a primary focus for the RSPCA, and continues to drive positive change through awareness and advocacy for all animals at local, state and federal levels. An Elephant Never Forgets bysusanwebster think the game was great fun so he continued. However, the elephant was not so amused. Next time that Robert The theme for the Ashburton Community ofered the hay to the elephant and withdrew it, the Festival, held earlier this year, was ‘The elephant wrapped its trunk around the boy and lifted him Circus Comes To Town’. There was up of the ground! ‘big top’ fun in High Street complete Fortunately the elephant keeper was nearby and saw with circus, bands and sideshows. what happened. he keeper used his pike to get the elephant to release Robert. He was too have vague recollections of very shaken but luckily not hurt. he a big circus tent on the oval at keeper growled at Robert for teasing Ashburton Park in Fakenham the elephant. Road from when I was growing up When Mrs Cowens found out, she in Ashburton in the 1950s. scolded him and sent him straight Robert (Bob) Cowens, who home. He was grounded for two turned 70 in December last year, weeks and forbidden to listen to the has some vivid memories from his radio after school––no Dad and Dave, childhood. In the 1950s, Robert and no Superman. remembers the circus coming to he following year when the Ashburton every year and staying circus came to Ashburton again, for a fortnight. his was one of the Robert’s parents took him to a highlights of his youth. matinee at the weekend. hey saw One Saturday, when Robert monkeys doing tricks and riding was about 12 years old, word went small ponies, other animal acts, around that the circus had arrived ladies in sequinned dresses, clowns… in Ashburton. Robert remembers Next time Robert went to the zoo he it being in Ashburn Grove. His bob,aged12,onhisbike was very wary of the elephants just mother suggested they go and see outsidehishomeinbakerpde.. in case one of them was the elephant the circus animals which were always from the circus. After all, they say on display. At that time, the Cowens ‘elephants never forget’. lived in Baker Parade. Robert decided to ride his bicycle. On the way, they stopped at a relative’s home in Welfare hanks to Robert (Bob) Cowens for letting us share your story Parade and Robert’s cousin, David, joined them. and for the use of your photograph. When they arrived at the circus, they watched the elephants for a while. Presently, Mrs Cowens decided to walk around to see more animals, including ponies, monkeys and lions. Robert decided to stay and feed the elephants; they were chained by one leg so they could not escape. He picked up a large handful of hay lying on the ground and ofered it to one of the elephants. When the elephant stretched its trunk to take the hay, Robert quickly hid it behind his back. He began to I Burwood Yoga Stress Management, Relaxation & Meditation Celebrating 10 years of Yoga in Burwood Classes for Adults/Male & Female VCE Students, Children 5 – 10 years Daytime and Evening Classes Call Helen: 9889 0684 "% #'"&" ##$" )$%$%&#" ##%#%%'%(## !%( )! &)"&%$#""&' June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 14 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 From one mystery, comes the next… byeddiemorton theaigslibraryinblackburn F ounded in 1973, he Australian Institute for Genealogical Studies Inc. (AIGS) has helped many individuals turn investigators to track down their family origins. Based in Blackburn, this volunteer-led organisation ofers invaluable abundance of resources to those who are looking to unravel the mysteries of the past. With one of the most comprehensive collections of English Parish Records in Australia, the AIGS database also holds Births, Deaths, Marriages and Will indexes covering Australia, New Zealand and he United Kingdom. With a truly multimedia approach to genealogy, AIGS boasts a large collection of magazines, journals, microilm/ microiche, CD and DVDs, giving members access to original records not presently found online. However, with 14 computer stations running subscriptions to some of the largest online genealogy databases, AIGS appreciates the internet as being a major source of its data. With interest groups covering many counties of the UK to Bayside Melbourne, AIGS forms an alliance of dedicated groups focused on maintaining an unbeatable database of records for the Australian public. AIGS provides monthly seminars on a range of topics on Sunday afternoons. Additionally, new members can take Starting Out classes twice a month as well as take a tour of the library Users of AIGS resources are fascinated with what they uncover; consequently many people ind it diicult to ind a true end point to their search. From the beginning of one distant relative, comes the end of another and vice versa, the journey never really ends. he Australian Institute for Genealogical Studies Inc. 1/41 Railway Road Blackburn. Ph: 9877 3789, Fax:9877 9066, E: [email protected] For more details, opening hours and membership rates please visit www.aigs.org.au The day it snowed in Burwood on the 9th of August 1951 the temperature dipped so low that it snowed in Burwood and surrounding areas. our photo supplied by Alan tanner shows two of his children with two other local children rugged up for the snow on the corner of Baker Parade and dunscombe Avenue, Ashburton. http://burwoodbulletin.org/archives/articles82.html June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 More than just Water Under the Bridge byJeffsargeant B urwood’s cyclists are growing in number. Whether for commuting or recreation, more of us are taking to our local bike paths like never before. Since March 2010, the number of people cycling to work increased by over 50 per cent. hat number is expected to grow thanks to the completion of one of the longest missing links in Melbourne’s east. Scheduled for completion in the next few months, workers are constructing a bike path under Warrigal Road in Ashwood. Running under the existing road bridge over Gardiners Creek, the new track will be raised above the creek and provide a dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians. No longer will pedestrians, runners or cyclists have to take the crossing near Holmesglen Station, or worse, dart across unpredictable traic. here will also be an upgraded trail through Markham Reserve which connects with a new path running along Markham Avenue to join the existing Anniversary Trail at Alamein Station. he upgrade has been lobbied for since at least 2003 when calls were made for a connection linking Gardiners Creek Trail between East Malvern and Ashwood. In 2008, the Rudd Government announced funding of $2.5 million for the 1.5 kilometre works. It’s the latest in a series of works along the Gardiners Creek Trail corridor in recent time. Over the past few years, the path has been widened and resealed providing 1 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 thenewbikepathatashwoodbridge. a more amicable setting for pedestrians and cyclists. Solar lights were also installed along a section of path to provide a safer route in winter months. Local riders couldn’t be happier with the upgrade, with many hoping for a safer, quicker and friendlier route. “I think it means I don’t have to go down to traic lights, risk being hit by a car. I’m on the footpath or bike path the whole way. he traic lights are a long way from the path, so it’ll deinitely be quicker,” said cyclist Josh Callaghan. Families also beneit as the underpass removes the need to stop and wait at Warrigal Road traic lights, allowing the kids to enjoy their bikes, scooters and walks more. Bennettswood Girl Guides Turns 50! D O bymargarettaylor ctober 20, 1960 marked the birth of the Bennettswood Girl Guides Association at the irst meeting of some dedicated Guiding people and parents as the new Bennettswood Local Association. The early years of Guiding in Bennettswood saw many dedicated hours of hardworking parents, leaders and girls working towards building a happy and purposeful Guiding environment for the years to come. Bennettswood District Guides and Brownies at Britannia Park, Yarra Junction, July 27 1964. fter much organisation, training of leaders, recruiting of girls and fundraising, the 1st Guide Company and the 1st Brownie Pack were registered in September, 1961 and held weekly meetings at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Tennyson Street, Bennettswood. Throughout the early years, the number of companies and packs grew, occupying several other venues including the Independent Church Hall in Havelock St, Burwood, the Burwood Methodist Church Hall, and the Burwood Primary School. A uring this time, the Local Association of parents worked tirelessly to raise funds for their very own hall, to be built on council land behind the Bennettswood Scout Hall in Station St. The Log Cabin was constructed at a cost of $20,000 by a band of volunteer fathers, supervised by Tom Woods during 1976. Finally, after seventeen years, Bennettswood’s new home was oficially opened by Cr. Alwyn Charlesworth on February 20, 1977. Now after 50 years, the Bennettswood Girl Guides are still running great programs for local girls based on fun, friendship and adventure. Currently there are programs for Fairy Guides (5-7), Sparkly Guides (7-10) and Kosmic Guides (10+). To mark their 50th Anniversary, Bennettswood Girl Guides are holding a 50th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, September 17, and a ‘Back To Bennettswood’ Family Day from 1–5pm on Sunday, September 18. They encourage everyone to spread the word and invite people who have been connected to Bennettswood to join in the celebrations. Please register your details at: [email protected], email Anne Macleish [email protected], phone 9539 2428, or write to Bennettswood 50, P.O Box 8138, Burwood Heights 3151. More details will be sent in July. If you would like to share any photos, items of memorabilia, or write a short anecdotal story for a book about the history of the Bennettswood Girl Guides, please contact the organisers as above. June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 Sharing the Fruits of the Community byeddiemorton A new fresh fruit and vegetable market! l For groups looking for a place to meet, the centre also offers rooms for hire or for larger groups the Jordanville Community Centre. Since the 1980s, Amaroo Community Centre has devoted efforts toward provided support for the surrounding community. located within a low-income public housing estate, its mission is simply to provide a place of community wellness through the sharing of experience and knowledge. As a purely volunteer-led organisation, the centre encourages all members of the community to get involved, and enjoy the smorgasbord of services it provides. For more information call 9807 2625 or 9807 0570 or visit www.amaroonc.org.au org. ocated just off waverley road in Chadstone lies a little gold mine for the opportunity minded. the Amaroo neighbourhood Centre is not only an interesting op shop, but also a hub of activity and sharing. Since April, the centre has hosted the Ashwood/ Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg Market each Monday afternoon from 2–4pm. Here you will ind a vibrant variety of fresh produce straight from the markets and available to you below supermarket prices. in addition, the centre provides an array of courses available to the public at minimal fees, ranging from Kids Karate, Cooking, Book Clubs and Beading Classes. The garden, illed with stunning plant life and award-winning fruit and vegetable trees, is always needing outdoor enthusiasts to help maintain and improve its The Ashwood/Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg Market horticultural oasis. 18 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Wilf Jones remembers: the Early Years in Ashburton WARRIGAL ROAD Fishers Orchard Orchard Blacksmith Vears VEARS ROAD Cultivated Billings FAKENHAM ROAD Stocks Miss Ryland Cricket Ground CAROOL ROAD Jones Ashburton Station Railway Siding FAKENHAM ROAD Y STREET HIGH STREET ASHBURN GROVE Steam Train 1 Carriage Railway Not in Use QUEEN STREET KING STREET Dairy Farm SUMMERHILL ROAD byJeanhadler W ASHBURTON FOREST ASHBURTON 1921 also walking along, waving and talking to people as he went on his way to his oice at Victoria Barracks. Eventually, Wilf decided to leave and work for himself at home, which he says proved to be very successful. here was always plenty of work to do during the day and sometimes even at night. his very busy man even found time to return to night school at Swinburne Tech and further his knowledge of engineering, He then moved on to a motor school to learn how to repair motor cars until he eventually retired. Other precious memories Wilf likes to share is of going with his father, who owned a horse and cart, to Oakleigh Auction Rooms. Wilf would sit outside in the cart with his Collie dog to keep him company. Once an intoxicated man tried to get into the cart and the dog went to Will’s aid to protect him. he land south of High Street included the Ashburton Cricket Ground. One day when a ilm was being made of the cricket team playing there, a random dog joined in, caught the ball and ran away with it. he irst block of land at Warrigal Road, and on the other side of High Street, belonged to the Vears family; their land was used mainly as an orchard. he next block belonged to the Billings family and the following land belonged to the Stocks family. Wilf ’s elder sister Irene married Walter Stocks. Walter Stocks and his brother William started the Ashburton Dairy. he Stocks also owned land in the Dandenongs where they kept cattle. Wilf has always felt sorry to see the Ashburton Forest give way to a large Housing Estate. Families came, some by train, to enjoy a picnic there. he irst bus that ran from Warrigal Road to Glen Iris was owned by Mr Meeks. he bus looked to Wilf rather like a furniture van in shape and size. He also remembers the Steam Train which ran from Ashburton to Deepdene, on part of the Outer Circle Railway which earlier ran from East Brighton around to Northcote. People loved to walk along the old railway line from Ashburton to Black Bridge. he track is still there today for those people who would like to use it. hen just six years old, Wilfred, who likes to be called Wilf, arrived with his family to live in Ashburton. his was in the year 1921. His father, a builder and plasterer by trade, built the house in Carool Rd, Ashburton, where Wilf is still living today. Wilf, with one of his brothers, went to school in Glen Iris. Very few people owned a motor car in those days. hey usually managed by putting their best foot forward and walk or even ride a push bike. When Wilf completed his education at that school he moved on to Swinburne Technical School to learn about engineering before starting an apprenticeship in an engineering shop in South Melbourne. During WWII, Wilf was kept at the shop to train men in engineering. Wilf began working from 8am till 5pm, ive-and-ahalf days a week. Starting at the age of 16, he received 10 shillings a week to start with which eventually increased to photo:victorianrailways the grand sum of 33 shillings a week. He spent 18 years at c.1924.aservicepreparestodepartashburtonfor the shop employed by Mr L S Ready, the owner. camberwellordeepdene,hauledbyanf172loco. Wilf would catch the train to Flinders Street and walk across Princes Bridge to South Melbourne. On the way he hank you Wilf for sharing all these wonderful memories often saw Billy Hughes, the Prime Minister at the time, with Burwood Bulletin readers. June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 Jeremy Wolhouse and Al hat Jazz byeddiemorton T he Boite and he Surrey Music Café at the Box Hill Arts Centre is dedicated to encouraging a diverse range of international music and artistic expression, and as someone who is dedicated to challenging the norms of musical discipline, he Jeremy Woolhouse Trio deinitely its in nicely with the vibe. With his group he Jeremy Woolhouse Trio performing tracks from their irst album, Ascent, he Surrey Music Café enjoyed the atmospheric, all-genres-fused jazz sounds of one of Melbourne’s most innovative pianists for the irst time on May 29. With no drums, the trio is made up of Jeremy, Georgia Webber (bass) and Dan Nilsson (guitar), culminating in what Woolhouse describes as “a freer form of true improvisation… which is really at the core of good jazz music”. After the release of Ascent, the response has been uniformly positive, consequently inspiring Woolhouse to venture on to a second solo album. Admitting that he is not a “dictating bandleader”, Woolhouse has endeavoured to encourage band members and students to embrace their natural ability to imagine and improvise new sounds, new compositions and new arrangements, without the restrictions of written music. DENTURE CLINIC TED HADDRICK Dental Prosthetist (Advanced Dental Technician 239 Burwood Hwy East Burwood For complete Denture Services including: VDentures VRepairs VRelines Established 25 years 9803 6420 0 Member Dental Pros. Assoc. Vic. Vietnam Vet’s Assoc. Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 As a result, the process is simpliied. He supplies the other members with a lead sheet and a theme and lets the harmonies and melodies evolve from there. “It can vary a lot, sometimes it comes out with some really unexpected things, but it takes the music beyond what I’d ever be able to imagine on my own.” Starting of as a trombone player, then inding his passion in piano at he Victorian College of the Arts, Woolhouse understands the importance of experimentation and diversiication with music and art in general. Woolhouse’s endeavour to explore new realms of composition and communication between his internal inspirations and the inished product is self-admittedly, “a lengthy process”. Layer upon layer, tweak after tweak, a inished piece is only really inished when he can say, “I just can’t do any more to it”. he Boite and Jeremy Woolhouse share a common appreciation for the ongoing exploration of music and culture. his relationship is sure to continue with continually surprising and pleasurable results. Until then, you can ind many more interesting and inspirational acts on their website, www.boite.com.au Some of their upcoming shows include Klezmania on Saturday June 4 and he Shannon-Goodrich Ensemble on Friday July 8. Breadmaking & Baking Supplies & Cooking Classes Classes include bread loaves, French sticks, rolls, scrolls, pullaparts, plus lots of other baking treats. We stock high quality bread flours, bread mixes, seeds, yeast, grains, bread tins & accessories. Gluten free bread mix & Spelt floursr Timetable available by post or on net www.themixingbowl.com.au Tel 9809 4327 1387 Toorak Rd, Burwood Village Alitalia Pizza & Pasta (1/2) 9808 0000 All People Chinese Restaurant (12/2) 9889 8182 Baker’s Delight (8/2) 9808 0440 Body & Bronze Beauty Salon (2/2) 9888 9122 Burwood East Newsagency (16) 9808 7284 Burwood Heights Dry Cleaners (13/2) 9808 0232 Burwood Heights Medical Centre (12) 9808 7900 Burwood Heights Podiatry Clinic (14/2) 9808 4162 Centre Management (6/2) 9808 1177 Chookstar Charcoal Chicken (14/40) 9808 1858 Commonwealth Bank (40) 9808 9988 Creature Comforts (9/2) 9808 2641 Burwood Highway Asian Grocery (36) 9808 9570 East Burwood Fruit Market (32) 9808 5300 East Burwood Quality Butchers (22) 9808 5095 East Burwood Travel (6/2) 9808 1177 Elite Laser & Skin Clinic(11/40) 9808 0666 Flower Trends Cafe (3/2) 9808 7599 Happy House (7/2) 9808 6888 Pulse Pharmacy (26) 9808 9962 RSPCA Op Shop (10/2) 9808 2641 Senator Helen Kroger (14) 9888 0091 Spectacles Plus (10) 9808 2691 Spizzico (11/2) 9808 9943 Ultimate Hairworks & Beauty (4/2) 9808 3334 Woolworths (42) 9808 0200 Hawthorn Grove, before it became the Burwood Public Hospital. CAN YOU HELP? waverley Historical Society is looking for anything at all about Burwood Hospital. Situated on the north corner of warrigal and Highbury roads, it has been the old Burwood Public Hospital, and is now an aged care facility. Anything else? what can you tell us about your memories of that building? did you have a baby there, work there or visit? do you have photos of it, eg. of your baby in a crib there? do you remember when the hospital closed? A wonderful public facility like this hospital must be remembered.Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please email the Research Oficer, MarJo at [email protected] or phone 9544 8792 (email preferred). Upstairs (Cnr Burwood Hwy & Middleborough Rd) AMR Accounting (Suite 4) 8831 3333 Arthur Kyriacou & Co Accountants (Suite 1) 9808 7377 Fong & Co, Barristers & Solicitors (Suite 3) 9808 1211 Mian Phillips & Co, Lawyers (Suite 5) 9808 9133 Rejoice Chinese Christian Centre (Suite 7) 9888 7422 Unibase Group (Suite 6) 9943 0974 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 Burwood is the place to be. United as one community. Really nice folks. Wonderful shops. Ours to keep safe and clean. Old but new. Delightful home for me and you! Written By Brooke Getley Travel Agents Licence No: 30257 FUN ~ FITNESS ~ SOCIAL ~ CREATIVE Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Funk, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Creative Drama Adult classes in Pilates, Ballet, Jazz and Tap & Creative Kids Integrated Arts (catering for special educational needs) 13-15 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood (next to Parkhill Primary and Ashwood Memorial Kindergarten) Email: [email protected] Ph 9888 3354 Principal since 1994 Joanne Watt BA Dance, GradDipMovement&Dance, DipDanceTeaching & Management Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Telephone: (03) 9808 1177 Largest Independent Travel Agent in Victoria Proudly Serving the Community for 25 Years x x x x x Airfares Cruises Rail Coach Groups x x x x Holiday Packages Accommodation Car Hire Insurance Reliable friendly service with knowledgeable staff providing personal attention and competitive travel. East Burwood Travel Pty Ltd Shop 6, Cnr Burwood Highway and Middleborough Rd East Burwood VIC 3125 email: [email protected] Winter wonderland in Burwood Village Embrace the wonders of winter in the Burwood Village. R ather than holeing up indoors, come out and experience all that the shopping village has to ofer, from bustling restaurants and cafes, to trendy boutiques and homeware retailers. he Burwood Village has seen a real inlux of visitors lately and had great success with the recent Autumn Festival. We would like to thank the City of Boroondara, Bendigo Bank and Yarra Trams for all their support with the event. he Festival went of with a bang and saw both new and regular visitors enjoying the festivities. he excitement hasn’t stopped there with traders preparing to cater for all of your needs this winter, whether that be lunch with friends or shopping for that special something. For a hot meal with a Mediterranean inluence, visit Zous, Burwood’s newest cafe. With a modern, urban atmosphere, cafe-goers can expect anything from the classic cafe favourites to more exotic cuisines. he restaurant is fully licensed and is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch and Wed–Sat for dinner. he venue is available for functions, bookings are essential, call 9889 0998. Burwood Village also welcomes several new traders to the strip. Pretty Nails, owned by Trang Vo, in the Arcade, ofers a wide range of beauty services including manicures and pedicures, nail art, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting. Azubel Dental is also new to the village, owned and operated by Rodrigo Azubel. he business ofers family and general dentistry with cosmetic, implant and HICAPS facilities. To help you rug up for the cold season, Karmic Treasures ofers quality pre-owned designer goods. hey also stock Levante and Ambra tights: perfect for the winter. Match your new wardrobe with a new look. Burwood Village ofers several hair salons. D’Alton Hairdressing provides a fantastic service with experienced hairdressers and is a favourite with locals. For kitchen and homewares he Peppermill is one of Toorak Road’s most beautiful buildings and stocks all your kitchen and cooking needs as well as food and wine from the Yarra Valley. Fireplaces and other furnishings are available at Australian Mantelpiece, ofering everything from modern ireplaces to more traditional ittings and a special ofer of 10% of ireplaces and accessories for the month of June. If it’s a holiday you’re planning, visit Flight Centre. Whether you want to embrace the weather and visit the snow, or escape to somewhere hot and tropical, Flight Centre will help you plan that perfect holiday. Burwood Village has everything you need to enjoy the upcoming season so head down to Toorak Road this winter and enjoy one of Melbourne’s most up and coming shopping strips. Paul, Gus, Dave, Dylan, Gully, James, Dec & Graham We open 7 days a week: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm Friday - Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: 10am - 9pm June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin BUSineSS DireCtOrY Burwood Village & District ACCOUNTiNG & TAxATiON G H o’Brien & Assoc. tax on trak LAWNmOWEr & GArDEN mACHiNErY SALES & SErViCE 4 Burwood Hwy rear 1423 toorak rd 9808 4245 9889 6680 LEADLiGHTS & ETCHED GLASS 9889 6777 LEGAL SErViCES ACe leadlight Studio ACUPUNCTUrE & NATUrOPATHY Joseph Ferraro B.nat, d.Acu. 1337 toorak rd oates, rennick & Assoc ArT GALLEriES Highway Gallery 14 the Highway, Mt waverley 9807 7261 Shelron Bathroom Centre Adco Ofice Furniture 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111 18 Burwood Hwy 9888 8286 1387 toorak rd 9809 4327 1398 toorak road 9889 1010 Shop 8, 1405 toorak rd. 9809 1243 1350 toorak rd 9889 1111 1360 toorak rd 9889 9633 Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 toorak rd 9889 7889 COmmUNiTY HOUSE Burwood neighbourhood House 1 Church St 9808 6292 DANCE STUDiO 13-15 Yertchuk Ave 9888 3354 DOCTOrS -- GENErAL PrACTiTiONErS dr Susan Schlicht 303 warrigal rd 9808 3988 1408 toorak rd 9889 4129 1380 toorak road 9889 0500 DrY CLEANiNG Care Fresh FiSH & CHiPS A&C Fish‘n Chippery FUEL & FODDEr Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 warrigal rd 9808 2130 FUNErAL DirECTOr w d rose Funerals 339 warrigal rd 9808 8888 1396 toorak rd 9889 4763 1423 toorak rd 9889 5152 GiFTWArE SHOP Zinc HAirDrESSiNG d’Alton Hairdressing HOmEOPATHiC NATUrOPATHiC SErViCES Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 trent St 9889 9835 iNSUrANCE rick watkins P/l 4 Burwood Hwy 9880 8300 kiTCHEN bENCH TOPS & DOOrS designer laminates 74 Highbury rd 9888 7400 LANDSCAPiNG SUPPLiES decor Pebble (Aust) P/l 1414 toorak rd 9889 9859 Ashburton Mowers 397 High St 9885 3199 84-90 Highbury rd Pack & Send 1374 toorak rd 9809 4333 PENFOLD mOTOrS bUrWOOD CHirOPrACTOr BdC dance dr damien Smith Assoc. eyecare Plus 9808 4404 PACkAGiNG & FrEiGHT CASH CONVErTErS Cash Converters 119 Burwood Hwy OUTDOOr POWEr EqUiPmENT, SALES & SErViCE CArPETS Jagers Carpets 9889 4643 OPTOmETriST CAkES the Cake Cafe 1340 toorak rd 9809 4138 9889 7157 bUTCHEr AND GOUrmET FOOD PrODUCTS Carl’s Culinary Cuts 9808 6922 1376 toorak rd Shop 3, 1405 toorak rd brEAD mAkiNG - CLASSES & SUPPLiES Mixing Bowl 4 Burwood Hwy OFFiCE FUrNiTUrE NEW & USED biCYCLES Barry waddell 9808 4760 9888 8797 bATHrOOm & kiTCHEN 9808 5370 2 Sixth Ave 3 Alexander dr bAkEriES Jurgens Swiss Bakery Burwood Bakery 33 Burwood Hwy LiqUOr STOrE Burwood Cellars AUTOmOTiVE SErViCE & rEPAir Kryton Automotive Burwood Hwy Mowers 9888 9888 AUDi new and used Sales, Service & Parts www.penfold.com.au 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 HOLDEN www.penfold.com.au new and used Sales 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333 Service 21 Mc intyre St 92681307 Parts 11-17 Mc intyre St 1300 858 084 mAZDA www.penfold.com.au new and used Sales59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294 miTSUbiSHi www.penfold.com.au new and used 71 Burwood Hwy 92681488 Service & Parts 7 evans Street Burwood 9268 1488 PHArmACY national Pharmacy 1429 toorak rd 9889 0800 250 warrigal rd 9808 9827 115 Highbury rd 250 warrigal rd 9888 8225 9808 9827 9 tudor St 9808 7211 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906 1373 toorak rd 65 Station St 1156 toorak rd 1388 toorak rd 9889 1666 9888 8883 9805 2900 9889 2266 PHOTOGrAPHY Shot, Framed & Hung PiCTUrE FrAmiNG Creative Framing Framed & Hung PLUmbiNG Burwood Plumbing PriNTiNG & COPYiNG Kwik Kopy Printing Centre rEAL ESTATE exceland Camberwell exceland Burwood J A Cain First national Mackintosh First national SOLAr ENErGY EqUiPmENT Solazone Solar Specialists 242 warrigal rd 9808 7337 1379 toorak rd 1/1395 toorak rd 4 Burwood Hwy 9889 0061 9809 1555 9808 6922 1424 toorak rd 9889 5120 SOLiCiTOrS Frank Bertucci Klooger Forbes Hassett oates rennick Associates SUPErmArkET iGA Plus liquor YOGA - STrESS mANAGEmENT Burwood Yoga 1-3 Bardolph St 9889 0684 burwood Village & District Directory As a service to the Burwood Community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this traders and Business directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. the cost is $55 per annum, inc.GSt. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact robert Kay on 9836 5520., email [email protected] 4 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 BUSineSS DireCtOrY AUDiT ACCOUNTiNG TAxATiON Small & Home Business FOOD SAFETY SPECiALiSTS POST OFFiCE The Gourmet Guardian Pty Ltd 321 warrigal road, Burwood Phone 1800 Food SAFetY (1800 366 372) Mobile 0422 922 883 e: [email protected] ian Grant FCA FCPA 13 edwards Street, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9813 3599 Fax: . . . . . . 9813 2732 Mob: . . . . . 0418 317 818 e: [email protected] SOLiCiTOrS GLASS mErCHANTS & GLAZiErS bOOkkEEPiNG SErViCES Bank recs, Accounts payable/receivable, Payroll, BAS prep, Super/PAYG, Ofice admin, Liaison with Accountants and end of year taxation preparation. Contact lucy . . . . 0409 561 723 e: [email protected] CiViL mArriAGE CELEbrANTS Sylvia Harris,BA, dip Cvl Cer Modern, romantic weddings no obligation meeting Ph . . . . . . . 9889 8272 Mob . . . . . 0403 406429 e: [email protected] Frank bertucci 1379 toorak road, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 0061/68 Fax: . . . . . . 9889 0407 Jacob Waverley Glass 2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4722 Fax . . . . . . 9808 3816 Broken windows, Mirrors etc. klooger Forbes Hassett P.o. Box 97 Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9809 1555 Fax: . . . . . . 9809 2373 e: [email protected] HOmE mAiNTENANCE man Around the House Carpentry repairs/replacements weatherboards, fascias, decks, pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740 AH/Fax:. . . 9885 1150 Glen iris TAxATiON Tax Workshop registered tax Agents All types of taxation returns 6 tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147 Ph: . . . . . . . 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480 Fax: . . . . . . 9888 2224 LEADLiGHTiNG Ace Leadlight Studio Student Supplies 2 Sixth Avenue, Burwood 3125 Ph: . . . . . . . 9808 4760 Fax: . . . . . . 9808 4736 DANCE CLASSES– ADULT Lindy Hop Swing At Ashburton & Mitcham Phone . . . 0412 016 780 e: [email protected] www.lindyhop.com.au Hartwell Post Ofice 1166 toorak road, Hartwell 3124 Ph: . . . . . . . 9889 1132 open Saturday 9–12 noon YOGA & mAT PiLATES CLASSES PAiNTEr/HANDYmAN indrans residential Services A local business specialising in handyman work, painting and plastering. For an obligation-free quote, phone Jan on 0422 168 228 ShanthYogaPilates From the Chapel, uniting Church Camberwell, 314 Camberwell road.Vic 3125. Ph: Vrinda. . .0411 177 937 w: www.shanthyogapilates.com.au AdVertiSinG inForMAtion Full Page w18.5 x h26cm $253 b/w, $380 colour Special Full Pages POA Half Page –Horizontal w18.5 x h13cm –Vertical w9 x h26cm $160 b/w, $240 colour quarter Page w9 x h13cm $96 b/w, $145 colour quarter Column w9 x h6cm $76 b/w, $114 colour Small / Home based business Directory this directory has been established by the Burwood Bulletin to assist small and home based businesses to promote themselves in the local community. the cost for a business listing as per this page is $22 for four lines plus $5.50 per line to a maximum advertisement of six lines. Prices include GSt. ENqUiriES robert Kay ph. 9836 5520, [email protected] Artwork must be ready for print. Please ask about speciications or visit www.burwoodbulletin.org/advertise Cost of any necessary alterations to artwork or copy will be an additional charge to the advertiser. All copy to be forwarded to: Burwood Bulletin Association, Po Box 87, Burwood 3125 or email [email protected] deadline for next issue advertising & copy 1st August June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin W elcome to 2011, the international year for chemistry. It will be interesting to see how much we learn about chemistry in our lives. THE ARCADE Belinda Jane’s gift shop and cafe will be celebrating 16 years in Ashburton so look out for a special display and promotion during June. It should be great fun and a very happy time. Make sure you visit the shop and support this local business. Bedtime Bugs. Remember you can buy all your night gear at this colourful shop. You can get lannelette PJs and nightgowns for all ages. You can buy of the rack, or order in something special just for you. Also you can buy toe socks that come in an array of fabulous colours just right to stimulate one in mid-winter. Two Seeds recently opened in the former paras shop and is run by a young couple named Chris and Jess. hey are friendly and very helpful; their cofee is great and always comes with a smile. Drop in and see for yourselves if their oferings meet your liking. Remember to use our shopping strip - otherwise it will fade away; our shops rely on us to thrive and lourish. BURWOOD HIGHWAY MOWERS Sales, Service, Repairs & Spares 33 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Call Brendan or Jason 9808 5370 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 theashburtonprimaryschooldragon ASHBURTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2011 he last Sunday in February was the appointed day of this year’s Ashburton Festival. he theme this year was the circus and a range of skills such as juggling, hula hoop and dancing were displayed and the audience could take part. his was fun for young and old alike. here were several schools selling goodies such as cakes, muins and biscuits. Many people clearly enjoyed face painting, the music, the sideshows and rides brought in for the day. Riding the Rails of History Sunday June 26. Join SteamRail and Waverley Historical Society in its 7th annual steam train shuttles. he push-pull steam train, featuring locomotives K153 and K190 (one at each end) and W-type wooden carriages, will operate between Darling and Glen Waverley, picking up passengers at Darling, Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley. Adults $10; Child u/16, $5; Family, $25 (2A+2C or 1A+3C) Departure times (may change) To Glen Waverley: From Darling, 10.15, 11.20, 12.20, 2, 3. From Mt Waverley, 10.27, 11.32, 12.32, 2.12, 3.12 To Darling: From Glen Waverley, 10.54, 11.54, 1.34, 2.34, 3.34* From Mt Waverley 11.01, 12.01, 1.41, 2.41, 3.41* *he last train from Glen Waverley, departing 3.34pm, will not return to Glen Waverley. It will terminate at Darling then run empty back to Newport Workshops. Tickets will be available on the day, or from Matilda’s Books, Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley, after June 8. here will be photographic displays, historic cars, bookshop specials, devonshire teas and other attractions on the day. Grab your children and have a delightful day of memories together. Box Hill Ballet Turns 60! bymargaretrockow BALLET IS COMING TO BOX HILL! his was the notice displayed in the Box Hill Junior Library by Mr C. P. Billot, the City Librarian and Co-ordinator of Community Activities. Forms were available for those interested, to be returned to the Junior Library. In April 1951, at a meeting in the West Hall of the Box Hill Town Hall, Cr Ken McIntyre outlined the plans for a ballet school for Box Hill. he irst meeting of the Box Hill City Ballet Group was held on May 11 with over 100 people in attendance. Ninety-six members enrolled that night. One month later classes commenced in the Box Hill Tennis Clubrooms in Irving Avenue, Miss Margaret Swan being appointed Principal. By 1952 students numbered 200, with a waiting list for those who couldn’t be accommodated. Eventually classes moved to a larger venue, the West Hall of the Box Hill Town Hall. he Junior Library (on Bank Street at the rear of the Town Hall) was also used. Mrs Alma Wikman was engaged as the pianiste, a role she held for 20 years. he Box Hill City Council paid the irst week’s salary to Miss Earl & Mrs Wikman, thereafter it was to be run by a HARTWELL CHILDCARE Cnr. Highield Rd & Milverton St CAMBERWELL 9889 6622 Hartwell Childcare is a caring and welcoming environment where children can explore and play in small groups run by qualiied co-ordinators. Occasional care provides fantastic opportunities for social and creative stimulation, whilst giving Mum and Dad a well-earned break. voluntary committee as a non-proit organisation, which it continues to be to this day. he City of Whitehorse must be acknowledged for the continued support of the Ballet School, assisting with the provision of various venues for classes throughout the Box Hill area; and the Whitehorse Centre for its Annual Performance. he irst ballet show was held in the Box Hill Town Hall on November 14, 1952. Highlights of the evening were “Woodland Frolics” and “A London Street”, with the tiny students nearly stealing the show. Other items included a demonstration of the “Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet”, a classical item to the music of Chopin, “Trio”, and three divertissements – “Russian Dance”, “Tarantelle” and a very vivacious “Can-Can”. An extensive wardrobe has been built up over the years, and for a minimal fee, costumes are hired out to students each year for our annual performance. New costumes are purchased or made, and existing ones altered, restyled and redecorated, with funds raised from the costume levy. his system greatly reduces the inancial burden on parents, which could otherwise be enormous. In 1985, the Box Hill City Ballet Group became the Box Hill Ballet Association Inc., however, the aims remain as envisaged by Mr Billot, Cr McIntyre and the Council 60 years ago: “to practice, appreciate and extend the Art of Ballet in Box Hill”. Were you a student, teacher, parent, committee member, or associated with the Ballet School in some other way, any time during the past 60 years? A Gala Night & reunion is planned on Saturday July 23. A free exhibition of photographs, costumes and other memorabilia will be held at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, cnr Station & Combarton streets, Box Hill, Monday July 18–Saturday July 30. If you would like to join the celebrations, please register your interest: email [email protected] or leave a message on 9723 4097. We offer morning occasional care sessions for 1-3 year olds 9AM – 12PM and a 3 year old kindy group 1PM – 4PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during the school term. INTERESTED? Applications for 2011 are now open. Email [email protected] or call Gemma on 9809 1928 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin State School Number 773 byKeithsmith T his is a broad brush of the past as seen through my eyes starting as a 5-yearold. I remember the Bubbs clearly. here was a cupboard in the corner of the class room set aside to put our lunches. It had that smell of long-times-ago and I hated it. I did not like the teacher either. She used to draw beautiful pictures on the board. My mother was often late picking me up after school so I was to wait in the Bubbs. For some reason I got hold of the chalk duster and cleaned of the drawings. Well, next day there was big trouble and Mum got a serve from the Principal. At least she was never late again. Loneliness came into it and the walk to school from Park Street was a lot for a little chap of ive. hings improved in the next year. We had slates, slate pencils and colouring books. Slates came with a wooden frame to prevent them from breaking and the pencils had a paper wrapping. A moist rag was also needed. We started to learn to write. he slates had deep scratches as guide lines. Everyone drew a banana in their Pastel Book using Reeves Pastels as well and a bunch of lowers. I had Miss Platt as a teacher in year 4 and we started using pens and ink.We had an exercise book to write in and a little well of ink that itted into our desk top. It was the time of fancy pencil cases. I had a three decker one of which I was very proud. Miss Pratt had my measure and I started getting top marks. She said to me ‘Freckles are windows to your soul’- what more could I want with my crop of them? In Grade 5 Miss Butler had the idea of a class play. It was based around Pocahontas, an Indian Girl in the early days of settlement in America. Captain John Smith was to be killed by her father and this was my part, when in rushed Jill Jones as Pocahontas and threw herself across me. I was not up with girls and it came as a shock I still remember. he State Savings Bank staf came around the school in those days and issued out bank books and we started to save and I am still saving. It was time to go to the Big School, Grades 5 and 6. I had a bicycle by this time and the freedom that goes with it. he girls played ‘Puss-in-the-Corner’ in the shelter shed and the boys the dangerous game of ‘Saddle-me-Nag’. Also ‘Big Ring’ and ‘Little Ring’ with marbles. Hopscotch and rope skipping were popular with the girls. Fast skipping was called ‘pepper’. Spinning tops were a fashion for boys and girls. Collection cards of all sorts including cricket, football and picture cards were swapped to complete sets. Cards were included in packets of chewing gum. 8 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Display your medals with pride. P rotect and repair your valuable history while creating a striking display. Mounted swing or court style, medals can be cleaned and reribboned and lost medals replaced with replicas. Cabinet frames are available so medals can be worn as well as displayed. Every framing order over $100 receives two beautiful greeting cards free. Mention this ad. When it matters, bring it to Abacus Art for expert advice on mounting and framing. Foundation Member of Member 489 Warrigal Rd Ashwood 9885 8742 www.abacusart.com.au Local Churches Anglican Churches www.anglicansboxhill.org.au St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill Services: Sunday: 8am Eucharist, 9.30am Choral Eucharist, Sudanese service 1pm. Wednesday: 11am, Friday: 7.30pm. St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South Sunday service: 10.30am Eucharist. 3rd Sunday Family & children’s service: 10.30am. Vicar: Rev Derek Jones.9890 2721 Hall for hire. Oice: hurs 9.30am - 2.30pm . . 9899 5122 AnglicAn PArish of Box hill www.stfaiths.org 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris Vicar: Rev. Stephen Pash 0403 273 486, 9889 2761 Church Oice: Tues & Fri 9am -12 noon . . . . 9889 5086 Sunday services 8am and 10am. Labyrinth open daily for individuals to walk. Group walks by booking. st fAith’s www.stthomasburwood.org.au Bennettswood Centre: 44 Station St, Burwood Sunday services: 8.15am, 9.45am, 11.30am (Cantonese), 6pm (ESL). Vicar: Rev Chris Appleby . . . . .9808 3250, 0422 187 127 st thoMAs’ BUrWooD st MAttheW’s 334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal & High St roads) Services: 9.30am Sunday, Holy Communion. Locum Vicar Rev. Len Greenhall, enquiries.. .. .. 0413 874 281 www.ascensionchurch.org.au Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood. Vicar: Rev. Robyn Boyd Services: Sunday 8am and 9.30am, with children’s activities. Wednesday 10am followed by study group. Playgroup Friday 9.30am. Phone . . . . . . . . . .9802 4863 the chUrch of the Ascension st osWAlD’s 96 High St, Glen Iris Rev. Ken Hewlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 1125 Sunday 8am Eucharist & Breakfast 10am Sung Eucharist Wednesday 10am Holy Communion Australian Christian Churches eDge chUrch MelBoUrne 17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Dufy streets) Burwood Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci Service Times: Sunday 10am . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 7466 Baptist Churches www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au 8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev Ken Luscombe Sunday morning service: 10am (includes Kids’ Club) hursday evening service: 7.15pm. Phone . . . . 9885 8210 or E: [email protected] AshBUrton BAPtist chUrch Box hill BAPtist chUrch Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby Service:10am Sunday. Or pop into the Chapel on Station Gallery at the front of the church - open every day, 9890 1275 BAlWyn BAPtist chUrch Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills., 9836 9455 Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. inDonesiAn BAPtist felloWshiP We meet on the corner of Whitehorse and Parring roads each Sunday at 4.30pm. www.crossway.org.au 2 Vision Dve, East Burwood, E: [email protected] Senior Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson . . . . . . . . .9886 3700 Sunday morning service & kids church 8.45am, 10.15 & 11.45am. Sunday evening: 6pm. Mandarin Service 9am, Cantonese Service 11am Korean service 1.15pm, Indonesian service 4pm crossWAy BAPtist chUrch eAst cAMBerWell BAPtist chUrch Cnr Highield & Hunter roads, East Camberwell Pastor: Murray Hogg . . . . . . 9836 6063, Oice 9830 4842 When you lose someone close, having sensitive and understanding support is vital. 339 Warrigal Road, Burwood Phone: 9808 8888 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Local Churches Catholic Churches The Salvation Army www.saintbenedicts.org.au 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood Priest: Fr. David Tremble Mass 6pm Saturday; 10 am & 5pm Sunday. Daily services at 9am and many parish activities. Information on foyer notice boards or phone . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2492 www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell 7 Bowen St, Camberwell Oicers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt 9889 2468 Services: 9.30am, 11am & 6pm every Sunday. Sunday School 11am—12.15pm school terms only. st BeneDict’s st scholAsticA’s E: [email protected] 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood Morning service daily, Sunday 9am, 11am & 5.30pm Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm the third Saturday of each month Phone for further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 1006 Christian Science Church Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell Services: Sunday 10.15am, Wednesday 8pm Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley Services: Sunday 9.30am, Wednesday 12.30pm and 8pm All welcome. Further information. . . . . . . . . .9882 6209 Church of Christ hArtWell Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd Service: Sunday at 10am. Pastor: Anthony Risson. 9889 3484 Mt WAverley 280 Highbury Rd We are a friendly, family centred Church. All age worship on Sundays at 10.30am. For infants: playgroups, creche. For Preps and primary aged children: weekly activity groups including Bible-based stories, gymnastics and craft. Men’s and women’s fellowship groups. Bible study groups for all ages. Interim Pastor: Andrew Boutros. . . . . . . . . . .9808 1613 The New Christian Church 426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley, www.newchurch.org.au We welcome people looking for a new look at the Bible and spirituality. Sunday Service 10.30am Spiritual Growth and discussion groups held regularly. Minister: Rev Chris Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 2850 Presbyterian Churches AshBUrton PresByteriAn chUrch Junction of High Street & High Street Road, (near Warrigal Rd), Ashburton. Sunday service at 10.15am, Sunday school & creche 10.30am. BUrWooD chinese PresByteriAn chUrch Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson streets, Burwood Sunday service at 11am. Rev Dr John Elnatan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9801 7645 Hua En Tang Southern Church christiAn chinese chUrch 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood English Youth Service: Saturday 7pm, Chinese Service: Sunday 10am, Children Sunday School: Sunday 10am Contact homas. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0438-588-308 0 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Uniting Churches AshBUrton Uniting chUrch 3 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Minister: Rev David Fotheringham . . . . . . . . .9809 1795 10am Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School. For youth activities and small group programs, contact David. BUrWooD Uniting chUrch Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris Oice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2284 Services: 10am Worship and children’s program 10am Worship in the Round 1st & 3rd Sunday every month 2pm Korean language service. 8pm Taize service (4th Wed) Hall/rooms available for hire. Contact: Pam . . . .9809 2917 BUrWooD heights Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East Minister: Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke . . . . . . . . .9803 7631 Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service) glen iris roAD Uniting chUrch & coMMUnity centre 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. Minister: Rev David Carter 10am Sunday services. Communion and BBQ irst Sunday of the month. Oice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 8219 E: [email protected] or www.glenirisuniting.org.au st JAMes Uniting chUrch 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South Minister: Rev Paul Voumard 10am Sunday service, Communion the irst Sunday each month st lUke’s Uniting chUrch MoUnt WAverley 94 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley Rev Judith Watkins. Oice 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880 Worship and Sunday School 9.30am every Sunday Fun at Five: 5pm third Sunday of every month Craft, song and light meal for children, families and people of all ages. Young people (15-30 years) meet informally fortnightly Sunday evenings for discussion and sharing. For details contact David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 3630 Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melbourne Inc.) 4 Renown St, Burwood. Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers to our Sunday Service, 10.30am every Sunday. Personal and Spiritual Development classes. Spiritual leader: Cynthia Wilson . .. .. .. .. .. ..9889 8503 [email protected] or www.unitymelbourne.org.au Wattle Park Chapel 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, email: [email protected] Pastor: John Reeder. Services: Sunday morning at 10am Sunday at 2pm bilingual service in English and Chinese. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 2728 Community Notices locAl chUrches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30 Art & crAft, hoBBies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32 BoWling clUBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 chilDren’s Activities AnD chilDcAre . . . . . . . 32 coMMUnity & sPeciAl interest groUPs . . . . .33-34 DAnce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 eDUcAtion / self iMProveMent . . . . . . . . . . 35 florAl Art/ gArDening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Abbey Girls of Victoria Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. A club based around the books of Elsie J. Oxenham, most famously the Abbey series. Like-minded book-a-holics with a love of old school girl novels who enjoy a bit of a chat are invited to meet for lunch, afternoon tea, an interesting activity and some occasional English dancing. Enquiries: Margaret on 9898 4369 or Mandy on 9337 3212 frienDshiP AnD Activity groUPs . . . . . . . .37-38 heAlth AnD sUPPort groUPs . . . . . . . . . .38-40 history groUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MUsic groUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 coMMUnity centres & Activities . . . . . . . .41-43 volUnteering oPPortUnities . . . . . . . . . . . 43 MArkets fetes & festivAls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 coMMUnity shoPPing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Arts & entertAinMent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 • Art & Craft, Hobbies The Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St, Box Hill Art: Painting, Drawing and Ceramic classes ofer an afordable way of tapping into your creativity. Day, evening and weekend classes available. he Centre also has a beautiful art gallery showcasing the work of our many regular users as well as the City of Whitehorse collection and special exhibitions throughout the year. Call 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au for information. Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry Group his is a group of poets with a Christian ethos which meets on the second Saturday of every month from 2–5pm. Members meet to airm each other as poets and to critique each other’s work. Well-known guest poets are often invited to lead poetry workshops with the group. New members always welcome Enquiries: Jean Sietzema-Dickson . . . .9890 5885 www.poeticachristi.org.au Australian Philatelic Society Meets bi-monthly at Memorial Homes Hall 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Interesting displays at all meetings. Visitors and new members welcome. For more information call John Young . . . . . . .9889 1385 Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria (SFDAV) he society meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton on the 4th Sunday of the month and caters to the needs of folk and decorative artists. Visit www.sfdav.com.au for more information. Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill We are a non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly to share our knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. We meet Wednesdays and hursdays 10am to 2pm, and Wednesday nights. If you would like to learn more about the group contact Margaret Dimelow . . . . . . . . . .9898 1474 The Travelogue Club at Camberwell Meets 2pm last Friday of the month at Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell. Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography. Our guest speakers will take you to various parts of the world, visually relating their travel experiences for about one hour. Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7509 Camberwell Camera Club RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway 59 K2) Meets 8pm on the fourth Monday of the month. We have interesting speakers, competitions and outings. For more information contact our Publicity Oicer Gaynore Robson on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9818 6601 or visit www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au Waverley Gem Club We are a local club with members from the eastern suburbs, with activities covering a wide range of lapidary interests. We teach gem cutting and silversmithing and a mineral group for those intrigued by the details of crystals and their structure. Our clubrooms in Mt Waverley have facilities for training in our activities, and are open three days and at least one evening each week. Phone Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046 or visit www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home Craftworkers Social Club Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood Bring a craft project, share ideas, techniques and resources and chat over a cup of tea. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Cost: $2.50 a session plus a $7 annual fee. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th (if there is one) Wednesday of the month. Time: 10am–1pm or just come for an hour or two. Enquiries: Burwood Neighbourhood House . . . .9808 6292 or Cathy Weaver (group leader): . . . . . . . . . .9808 4069 The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc. Meets at he Box Hill Community Arts Centre. A warm welcome to all who are interested in stitching to attend one of our meetings. Saturdays 10am–3pm, Wednesday (2nd each month) 11am–3pm, Wednesday (3rd each month) 7pm–10pm. Please contact . . . . . . . . . Anne 97283256. June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 1 Community Notices Waverley Arts Society Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley (opposite Mt Waverley Railway Station). Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month (except Dec and Jan). his year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary. At each meeting we have a professional artist demonstrate. We ofer Tuition in Life Drawing, Portraiture, Watercolour, Drawing Fundamentals, Pottery and Decorative Art. Classes also available for children during school term. We also have a Contemporary Art Group (DARE) within the Society. We conduct Outdoor Workshops and have an evening Open Studio where you can ‘do your own thing’. • Bowling Clubs Burwood District Bowls Club Men AnD WoMen WelcoMe Two sites: grass and synthetic. Coaching available by experienced coaches. Ladies and men’s pennant sides, social bowls, indoor carpet bowls in winter Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 5931 Camberwell Central Bowls Club Cnr Bowen and Trumper streets, Camberwell We have both regular & occasional bowls activities Saturday & Tuesday pennant sides. Free coaching available! We bowl all year round on our two grass greens. Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & other social functions. We are a small friendly club. www.ccbc.candyit.net Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 4456 Ashburton Bowls Club neW & exPerienceD BoWlers inviteD to Join • Children’s Activities and Childcare Camberwell Childcare Association Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd, Camberwell Activity groUP Wednesday 12.45pm – 3.15pm Camberwell Childcare Association Inc. is now ofering a supervised Activity Group for toddlers and pre-schoolers. All sessions are run by experienced staf. For enquiries or enrolments phone Anne Marie . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6002 Uniting Care Connections St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South (Melway 61 C3) PlAygroUP 10–11.45am Mondays. Contact Margaret Ashby .. ..9808 5657 kinDergArten 3-year-old - hursday, Friday 4-year-old – Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4495 Hartwell Occasional Care Cnr Milverton and Highield roads, Camberwell Sessions: Tues, Wed, hurs, Friday mornings 3-year-old: Tue, Friday afternoons Phone Ros or Jenny on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 6622 St Matt’s Cats A christiAn PlAygroUP for cArers AnD tots St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 334 High St Rd, Ashburton hursday during school terms from 10.30am–12.30pm Enquiries . . . . . . . . . Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952 Children’s Activities the Box hill coMMUnity Arts centre 1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton Phone Peter . . . . . . . . . 9802 1660 or David 9560 9598 We ofer a wide range of children’s after school programs including drama, pottery, drawing and painting. Phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au Bennettswood Bowling Club Kids Club at St Thomas’ coMe AnD Join Us 179 Station St, Burwood. Regular Open Days. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 4373 Box Hill Ballet Association 60th Birthday Celebrations Are you a past student, parent or friend of Box Hill Ballet? (Formerly Box Hill City Ballet Group) Register your interest to attend our 60th year reunion celebrations in July. Send your name and address, and your link with Box Hill Ballet to [email protected] www.boxhillballet.com Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 St homas’ Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood Every hursday, 3.30–6.30pm, $5 per session, dinner included. Suitable for primary school aged children up to Year 6. For more information, contact Heather. . . . . 0416256485. St Luke’s St Luke’s Uniting Church,94 Essex Road, Mount Waverley St Luke’s Pre School . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9807 9710 Playgroups at St Luke’s: Melissa . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0409 330 347 Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South, Phone . . . . . .9898 8270 Childcare and hree-year-old Activity groups · Sessions in a well established Community House, · Small groups (max 12) encouraging individual participation, · Support for gradual separation, · Qualiied local community staf members, hree-year-old activity group: Mondays 9.15–12.15pm Childcare: Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9.15–12.15pm Community Notices • Community & Special Interest Groups Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. 1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. AIGS is a family history research centre open 5 days a week to both members and visitors. Mon–Wed & Sat 10am-4pm, Tue 7-10pm, Fri 1-4pm. Enquiries . . . . . . . . 9877 3789 or email [email protected] or visit www.aigs.org.au Lions Club of Boroondara Central Club Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. A group of men and women of varying ages meet over a friendly dinner the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Enjoy fellowship and discussion of community projects. For further information contact Pauline 98360541 or Margaret 0409 389 927. Camberwell & District National Seniors neW MeMBers WelcoMe. Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dve, Kew. Meet at 10am on the 3rd hursday of each month. Meet new friends and enjoy our interesting guest speakers with refreshments. Cost $4. Enquiries: Don . . . . . . .9833 4514 Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch Club rooms are at 403 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell We meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1.30pm. with very good guest speakers. From May to November, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to the meeting. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9882 5580 Crossroads Victoria BUrWooD heights BrAnch (Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons) An interdenominational church-based organisation providing leisure activities for people with disabilities meets at Burwood Heights Uniting Church 3rd Saturday of each month. Enquiries: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9239 2500 Golden Days Radio 3GDR 95.7 FM If you enjoy the nostalgic sound of music from the ’30s to the ’60s, then tune in 7.30am–11pm daily. Check the program guide online at www.3gdr.asn.au or in he Age Green Guide. Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus Club Manchester Unity Hall, 8 Main Street, Blackburn. (Melway 47 K12) Meets 1st hursday of the month, 10am–12noon. New members always welcome at our very friendly club for ladies semi or full retirees. We have interesting speakers, theatre mornings, ilm/luncheon mornings, outings, monthly luncheons and cofee mornings. Give our friendly club a try. Phone President Yvonne Roy . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 4316 Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc. St James Uniting Church Hall, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth. Meets 10am–12noon on the 1st Friday of the month. We have entertaining and informative guest speakers at each meeting. We also go on group day-tours, to “ilm and lunch” at the Balwyn Palace Cinema, to shows at the Whitehorse Centre, and to the Box Hill RSL for bistro lunches. If you are retired or semi-retired and would like new opportunities to broaden your horizons and make new friends then we would be very pleased to welcome you. For further information phone: Eamonn Ryan .. .. ..9898 5647 Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc. he Whitehorse Club, 298-336 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East (Melway 62 B7). Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 9.45am–12noon. New members always welcome. A very friendly club for male or female semi or full retirees. We enjoy monthly speakers, theatre trips, outings, dine-outs and many special interest groups. Easy parking, or catch the 75 tram. Lots of fun, so give us a try! Phone president Beverley Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7137. Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn South Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (afectionately known as MASH) A group of like-minded people “like you and me” serving our local community. Regular Tuesday evening meetings held at the Box Hill Institute. For more details contact Jenny . . . . . . . . . 0407 689 777 3WBC: 94.1 FM Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune in to 94.1FM 3WBC for the best locally based information and music programs. Free publicity for local non-profit organisations. Contact us for an on-air interview or to promote your meetings, functions and activities. Become a sponsor/member/presenter/volunteer. Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9285 4846, Fax 9285 4849 Email [email protected] or visit 3wbc.org.au Inala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth. Meets 4thWednesday of each month from 1.15–3pm Our club provides opportunity for social contact and friendship, catering for retirees, men and women. We have a guest speaker at each meeting followed by afternoon tea. We also arrange lunches, trips and tours. New members and guests are always welcome. For further information phone Barry Cairns . . . 9803 3130. Combined Probus Of Whitehorse Inc. Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill Meets 1st Monday of each month, 10am–12noon. Easy access parking. We are a small and very friendly club and welcome new members. We have interesting and informative speakers at meetings, a range of social activities which include day outings, theatre trips, dine-outs, card afternoons for Solo and 500 and also enjoy fun illed get-aways to interesting places. If you would like to come along to see us for yourself, please contact either president, Margaret Edgington . . 9884-8482 or membership secretary, Evelyn O’Keefe . . . . 9762-2468 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Community Notices Probus Club of Chatham (cAMBerWell AnD Districts) Women Freemasons Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10am at the Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen Street, Camberwell. Our mixed club ofers a range of interesting speakers and a variety of activities and outings. We pride ourselves on being a very welcoming club and very supportive to new members. here is no joining fee, the annual subscription is $40. Contact Secretary, Judith Clarke on . . . . . . . .9885 1444 Have you ever wondered what Freemasons do or what Freemasonry is about? Freemasonry is an honorable, charitable organisation, supporting the community and ofering personal development to men and women members. To belong does not require a prior association only a willingness to contribute. If you would like to ind out more on how you can become part of an equal fraternity, contact Mrs Philippa Bailey, Public Relations Oicer, Australian Federation, International Order of Co-Freemasonry “Le Droit Humain”. Phone Philippa, 9876 3592 or email: [email protected] Men’s Probus Club of Glenferrie Meets at 10am–noon on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Kew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd Kew. Each month there are interesting speakers and many activities to choose from, plus lots of social events with like-minded members. Joining fee $40. New members are welcome. Come and visit us this month. Enquires Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0417554841 Probus Club of Ashburton Inc. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ashburton Bowling Club, 1-3 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. Easy parking. A warm, friendly, club of 17 years with an emphasis on fellowship. Enquiries from recently retired or semi-retired men & women are welcome. We have excellent guest speakers, lunches, social events, holidays, day trips and special interest groups. Enquiries Bob Flanagan, membership oicer . . . . . . . . .9822 2064 Waverley Kiwanis Club A coMMUnity service clUB Meets 7pm at Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd Syndal he Club meets for dinner on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of the month. Enquires to Stephen Greene . . . . 0408 357 050 Association of Independent Retirees MelBoUrne eAstern BrAnch he Association of Independent Retirees is an Australia-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for people who are fully or partially self-funded in retirement. he Melbourne Eastern Branch meets at 10am on the 1st Friday of the month (except January) in the Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. here is a guest speaker at each meeting. Visitors are welcome. For details phone . . . . . . . . . . 9874 3143 or 9894 1989. Association of Independent Retirees MelBoUrne soUth eAst BrAnch Meets 2nd Monday each month at 2pm. Odd months Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel 61E2); even months Alvie Hall, cnr High Street Rd & Alvie Rd, Mt Waverley (Mel 61D11). Membership is open to any retired person who is self-funded or receives a partial government pension. he Association is non-party political and is stafed by volunteers. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9803 4563 or 9807 7663 4 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 The Australian Shareholders Association Wheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully roads, Wheelers Hill. Monash Group meets Feb–Nov, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am. he Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), a not-forproit organisation, has been protecting and advancing the rights of shareholders in Australian listed companies since 1960. With a focus on good company performance and governance, the ASA has been successful in raising the standard of corporate behaviour in Australia. he ASA is also a strong campaigner for improving the inancial knowledge of members and shareholders generally. We provide access to value for money, independent education seminars and workshops. Most meetings we have a guest speaker, speaking on investment topics. Visitors welcome. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . .9885 7166 Community Notices • Dance Education / Self Improvement Scottish Country Dancing Computer Savvy Seniors Box hill AnD District scottish society Are yoU interesteD in leArning coMPUter BAsics? Hartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highield Rd & Milverton St, Hartwell. (Melway 60 E5) No. 75 Tram, Stop 53 We meet every Tuesday evening March–November Beginners, 7pm–7.45pm. Mixed 8pm–10pm. Social dance night every 4th Tuesday. Admission by donation, $7. People can come alone, with a partner or in a group and of any nationality with no, little or much dancing background. Wear a pair of lat, soft shoes. Please ring Susie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9459 8503 Scottish Country Dancing DeePDene scottish coUntry DAncers Paton Memorial Hall, 958 Burke Rd, Deepdene (Melway 45 K7, parking of Dale St) Classes every Monday 8pm to 10pm, Learn dances in class and then enjoy our Social Dances held on 2nd Saturday of each month from March to December inclusive. Come along and see what we do and have a go at an inexpensive, fun, social activity that is good for you Please ring Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 2546 A peer training program for seniors- no experience required. You will be matched with a peer trainer who will start with absolute basics, teach you about word processing and about using the internet and email. Training is free and can be held at a Boroondara library, in an aged care facility or your home. For information contact Ellen Caswell . . . . . . .9278 4674 or email [email protected] Broadband For Seniors Samarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk – a joint initiative between the Federal Government and NEC – for anyone over 50 years who is interested in learning new technology to stay in touch with friends and family. he kiosk is free of charge with volunteers providing initial tutoring and then assistance as users become more conident. he kiosk operates Tuesdays 10am to noon, Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm and Saturdays 10am to noon. Bookings are essential. Call to make an appointment . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9885 0062 Welsh Dance Classes Baha’i Community Of Booroondara Christ Church Hall, 1 he Ave, Surrey Hills (Melway 46 H11) 2pm–4.30pm on Sunday afternoons once a month. Admission by donation, $5. For information on the forthcoming sessions contact Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9878 2414 PO Box 32 East Kew, 3102 Dance for Fitness Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill Mondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Have fun and get it at the same time! A low impact dance class for those who are looking for an informal dance class or simply don’t like the gym. Enrolments essential. Please phone . . . . . . 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au Round Dancing Learn to dance individual steps, then put them together to dance round the room. 7.30pm every Friday at Forest Hill. Singles, couples and seniors welcome. Phone Fiona, 9802 5087 or visit www.home.vicnet.net.au/~wrag Box Hill Ballet Association Inc. A non-proit, community based organisation providing classes in Classical ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, Folk and Wu Tao. Classes are held in the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, and “he Studio” (he Median Strip, Whitehorse Rd, opposite Box Hill Town Hall). Students accepted from 4 years. Adult classes also available. A happy, friendly and welcoming school, proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse. Enquiries . . . . . . 94343368 or visit www.boxhillballet.com trAnQUility Zone: Every Sunday at 11am. Venue: Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Spend some time to let go of the activities and demands of the week and regain focus and strength for the new week to come. Relect on inspirational and uplifting words accompanied with beautiful and soothing music to relax the body, centre the mind and refresh the spirit. Admission is free and all are welcome. . . . . . . .9815 2020 SOUL FOOD 1st Sunday of each month at 10.30am. Village Roadshow heatrette, Melbourne State Library, Entry 3, LaTrobe St, (Parking available on LaTrobe St) An opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and relect on diferent themes. Soul Food features music, audiovisual pieces and inspirational readings from various faiths: indigenous, ancient and modern from the north, south, east and west. Soul Food is a free community event open to all. We invite you to take some time out and join us. inforMAtion night - introDUction to the BAhA’i fAith Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Come along for a relaxing Friday evening. Learn more about various aspects of the Baha’i Faith, an opportunity to ask questions and browse the selection of books and gifts. Admission is free and all are welcome . . . . . . . .9815 2020 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Community Notices Power Talk International PersonAl DeveloPMent POWERtalk International (formerly Toastmistresses) can help you increase your self conidence in speaking efectively in public, giving presentations as well as developing leadership skills. Our club ofers a supportive and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow. We meet at 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Balwyn. Visitors will be welcomed at our friendly club. Enquiries to Margaret . . . . . . . .9857 7813 Glen Iris Toastmasters A new local Toastmasters club meets at the Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. Improve your communication and leadership skills, whether for work or social. More info: Anna Vandenberg, 9839 4195 or Mike McNamara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 509048 • Floral Art / Gardening Ashburton Floral Art Group DeMonstrAtions, helPfUl hints AnD frienDshiP Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove, Ashburton Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 12.30pm until November. Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session. Contact Hazel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9802 4462 Box Hill Floral Art Group Pavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse roads) Meets 1st hursday of the month at 11am, demonstrations at 1pm. We welcome everyone to come and join us at our regular workshops and enjoy free demonstrations by leading loral artists. Garden Group 3rd Tuesday at 10am. Enquiries, 9808 6080 Boroondara Toastmasters Boroondara Toastmasters Club promotes conidence and self-development through the medium of public speaking. Meets at Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood (Melway 60 H6) 1st and 3rd hursdays of each month at 7.45pm Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9888 8061 Visit www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/ University of the Third Age (U3A) hAWthorn, A coMMUnity self-helP orgAnisAtion 26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris (formerly Glen Iris Bowling Club) he University of hird Age (U3A) Hawthorn is a community self-help organisation, which provides a range of educational and creative courses based in Boroondara for retired and semiretired people. here are no entry qualiication requirements, no exams and no formal certiicates. Currently there are approximately 90 courses and activities ofered over a broad range of topics such as history, current afairs, modern languages and science or practical skills such as jewellery making, painting and Tai Chi. Courses are conducted during the daytime, Monday to Friday. U3A Hawthorn supports itself mainly through a low annual membership fee that entitles members to attend as many activities as practical. For more information on courses and enrolment, phone . . . . . . . 9821 0282, 10.30am–1.30pm weekdays, or visit www.u3ahawthorn.org.au Camellia Victoria East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy and Blackburn Rd, East Burwood. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (March–November) at 8pm Visit www.camelliasvic.org.au Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria Inc. Knoxield Church of Christ Hall, Scoresby Road 2nd Saturday of the month (except Jan. & Jul.) at 2.30pm A specialist society in the cultivation =of Chrysanthemums, primarily to exhibition standards, but also for table decoration and cut garden lowers. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . 9898 5458 Waverley Garden Club Floral Art Group Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7.45pm Floral Workshops- Come and enjoy a free demonstration by a leading loral art designer. Join us at our regular workshop and gain experience to make your own arrangements. Prospective new members are always welcome. For further information please contact Elizabeth, 9560 4804 or Maree, 9887 2074 Waverley Garden Club Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley Come to our meetings and enjoy guest speakers, trading table and a friendly atmosphere. We meet at 8pm on the 1st Friday of the month. For further details . . . . . . . . . .9807 3507 Centre for Child and Family Development Camberwell Director: Ruth Schmidt Neven formerly Chief Psychotherapist Royal Children's Hospital The Clinic offers: •Under Fives Counselling •Adolescent Counselling •Parent/Family Consultation •Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for emotional, social and behavioural problems Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422 www.childandfamily.com.au Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Barinna Garden Club, South Blackburn he club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm Call Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9890 6448 Camberwell Morning Garden Club ‘Chambly’, 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Meets 2nd hursday of every month Feb–Nov at 9.45am for to 12noon to hear expert speakers on a range of topics about gardening, morning tea and meet like minds. Membership is open to all; an annual subscription is $10. he Club also organises interesting day trips during the year. For further details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9890 7878 Community Notices • Friendship and Activity Groups Fitness and Fun 296 High St, Ashburton greAt WAys for over 50s to enJoy their DAy Ashburton Support Services ofers activities to keep it while having fun. hese activities are for seniors, 55 years and over. So if you have made a New Year’s resolution to improve your itness level come along, join in, have fun and make new friends in a welcoming environment. Early Bird Exercises, Monday, 9.30am–10.30am Gentle Exercises to music, Monday 11am–12noon Line Dancing, Tuesday sessions, 9am–10am & 10am–11am Ballroom Dancing, Tuesday, 11am–12noon Steady on Your Feet (falls prevention exercise program) Wednesdays 10.30–12noon Tai Chi, Friday, 2 sessions, 1.30pm–2.30pm & 2.30pm–3.30pm Phone Fay on 9885 3815 to book for an activity or enquire about other programs/activities at Ashburton Support Services. www.ashburtonsupport.org.au Camberwell Senior Citizens 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell. For information phone the club Mon & hurs on 9882 6947 or Debbie Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 3019 Life Activities Club, Balwyn General meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of June, August, October and December at the Baptist Church Hall, 136 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn. A social club and meeting place for active people in retirement that ofers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of interesting and enjoyable activities. Phone . . . . .9857 7128 Burwood Community Centre Burwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Burwood We are open from 1.30pm–3.30pm every Wednesday. Company and entertainment in a caring atmosphere. All Welcome. For information call Dorothy horpe on 9808 2200 Golden Wattle Day Club East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve, East Malvern Every hursday at 10am. Golden Wattle Day Club attracts about 40 regular members from Ashburton, Ashwood, Burwood, and Glen Iris, as well as East Malvern. New members are very welcome. Contact Pat . . . . . .9807 4994 Monash Croquet Club Electra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood Social and competitive play in a friendly atmosphere. Lessons for beginners. Please phone Jean, 9803 3433 or E: [email protected] or visit www.croquetvic.asn.au Burwood RSL 11 Hyslop St, Burwood Mondays & hursdays from 12noon – 4pm for social snooker games. Competition Billiards and snooker on Tuesdays. Visitors and new members welcome. Club phone: 9889 6283 Club secretary Damian Willcox, 9809 5502 or 0403 920 790 Burwood Country Women’s Association Presbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Ashburton. Ph. Amanda Williams 9568 1682 (not Mon or Wed) War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association Burwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts, Burwood, 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm. We have a variety of speakers, demonstrations and outings. Contact helma Dalrymple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9808 5568 or Noni Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9889 7458 Boroondara Life Activities Club Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. Monday: table tennis, swimming, card games (Solo), billiards Tuesday: card games (Bolivia) Wednesday: golf, luncheon (1st of the month) hursday: table tennis, scrabble (1st and 3rd of the month) Friday: dancing, day trips Every six weeks: Dine Out. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9889 7458 or 9836 8027 Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Monday–hursday, 9.30am–3pm Open to senior citizens over the age of 55. Activities include carpet bowls, cards (Solo and 500), craft, table tennis, snooker and scrabble. Monthly outings. Phone . . . . . . .9807 7003 Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc. Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill Monday: Gentle exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm, ($3 per book) Tuesday: Chinese MahJong Wednesday: snooker, Chinese MahJong hursday: snooker Friday: cards, snooker, concert or speakers (cost $3) Lunch in the dining room Monday – Friday at 12noon Annual Subscription: $8 Enquiries: Hon. Sec. Shirley Crossley. . . . . . . .9890 4979 Nieuw Holland Social Club for DUtch sPeAking Persons AnD their PArtners A group for 50+ meets every hursday morning in the Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, “he Pines”, at Central Rd, Blackburn (A few minutes from the station.) Weekly meetings 9.30am-1.15pm For more information phone Inge Van Hoek . . .9877 1523 Burwood Evening VIEW Club voice, interests AnD eDUcAtion of WoMen Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill South, for dinner and a guest speaker. Come along and meet new friends and enjoy our interesting speakers. Visitors welcome. For more information call heresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Community Notices Bingo PADA St Scholastica’s Community Centre 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood. Every Tuesday. Open 6pm eyes down 7pm– 9.30 pm. $3 books all night, 3 sessions. Min $30 games prize. Jackpot $500 - $2000. BYO nibbles, or hot snacks available. Ph 9808 1006 or 0410 141 209. Proceeds to the parish. Home League (Women’s Group) PAnic & Anxiety DisorDers AssociAtion victoriA PADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual and group counselling for all anxiety disorders is provided by experienced and caring psychologists. Specialist child psychologists are available for children and young people. For a free information brochure or for further information, please ring PADA on 9889 7355 the sAlvAtion ArMy cAMBerWell corPs 7-11 Bowen St, Camberwell (Melway 59 K3) We invite you to Home League, an oasis for women of all ages. Our group ofers enlightenment, encouragement and teaches us to search for the deeper meaning of life. Meetings are varied with speakers, bus trips, brunches and musical mornings. We ofer faith and hope in a practical way. hursday: morning tea from 10am, meeting at 10.30am. Cost: $1 a week. Contact Jane 0414 451 228 or he Corps 9889 2468. • Health and Support Groups OverEaters Anonymous Do yoU hAve A ProBleM With fooD? Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Melway 82 A1) Overeaters Anonymous meets each Saturday, 8.30am–10am Meetings are free and there are no weigh-ins. For more information . . . . . . . 5986 2768 or 9874 5527 Parkinson’s Victoria Inc. cAMBerWell sUPPort groUP Meets at 10am on the last Monday of each month at St Mark’s Church Hall, corner Burke & Canterbury roads, Camberwell. For information contact Ruth Harrop . . . . . . .9889 3499 Require Adult Day Care? DAy cAre centre for DeMentiA sUfferers Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton Dementia is a term used to describe an illness which can afect a person’s memory, intellect and personality. We ofer professional care and encouragement and an interesting variety of activities. Enquiries to the manager . . . . . . .9885 6426 Al-Anon sUPPort groUP for fAMily AnD frienDs of Alcoholics Meets every Monday at 10.30am in the hall at the rear of Wesley Uniting Church cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill. Free Meditation Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood. Meditation is a simple & efective process. Monday 10–11am, Tuesday 7.30–8.30pm, during school terms. Burwood Ladies Social Group. Looking for something to do? Come and meet new people and plan outings over tea or cofee. Fortnightly Tuesday at 1pm.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9808 6292 8 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Tai Chi Classes At Ashburton Support Services. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, Advanced Group, Intermediate Group, Beginners Group for Arthritis. $4 per session. For details call Jenni . . .9885 3815 Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic) oBsessive coMPUlsive & Anxiety DisorDer sUPPort groUP Boroondara Community Health Centre, 378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn (old Post Oice Building next to the Town Hall).Enter of Kent St. (Melway 45 D10) Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Support Group for suferers of Obsessive Compulsive, Panic, Social Anxiety & Generalised Anxiety Disorders. Also Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Phobias and related stress and depression. Family members & carers are welcome. Support groups also in other areas & a social group and pen pal service available. Further details phone oice: 9886 9233, Helpline: 9886 9377 or email: [email protected]. Warm Water Exercise Classes MUlgrAve–MonAsh self helP groUP Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group holds warm water exercise classes under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist. Presently there are three classes each Monday and hursday evening. For further information phone . . . . . .9801 4758 Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Level 1 / 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley PHAMS Monash provides community-based outreach support for people who are living with a mental illness and reside in the City of Monash. he program is delivered by Prahran Mission and aims to build on people’s existing strengths and increase personal capacity and self reliance, in areas such as: • maintaining or acquiring independent living skills • help with accessing transport • support to access other local services • support to access community activities and courses. Agencies and GPs or other services are welcome to refer people and interested people are also encouraged to self refer. he program is free, open-ended and sets goals to measure aspirations with outcomes. Phone . . . . . . . . . .9807 1846 Community Notices Kara House Outreach Service Health for Life Courses Kara House is a Domestic Violence Support Agency providing support to women and women with children, experiencing domestic violence. Kara House also provides specialised support to women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. For assistance please phone 9877 9711 All courses are conducted by qualiied professionals. Over the coming year courses commencing include: Massage, Sleeping Solutions, Anxiety Management, Anger Management, Gentle Exercise for Seniors (ongoing through the year), Yoga (through the school term), Walking Group (ongoing through the year), Reducing Road Rage. Costs vary. Our quality courses are afordable and aim to support people in managing their health and well being. Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally (T.O.W.N.) Club Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Melway 61 H5) Friendly Weight Loss Support. Over 300 clubs Victoria wide for over 40 years, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help you. Encouragement in the form of monetary and button rewards for weight loss.We meet Mondays, 9.30am–11.30am. For information phone Rene Gale. . . . . . . . . .9874 4043 Boroondara Lupus Support Group Balwyn Library meeting room. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at 1.30pm. his group is for people living with Lupus and associated auto-immune conditions.It also welcomes their family support members and friends into the group. here are regular guest speakers and the group provides information support and seminars for our members. Arthritis Victoria (which is the oicial organisation for Lupus Victoria) also provides ongoing advice, support and speakers. he meetings are free and afternoon tea is provided. For further information please contact: Maggie Kandi on 9817 2316 or [email protected] or Clare Hopkins on 9809 4998 or [email protected] MAssAge service At Box hill hosPitAl. Health Promotion ofer Massage herapists at reduced costs: 1 hour $50, $45 Conc., ½ hour $35, $30 conc. Work cover: $44.80 initial consultation, $30.10 standard consultation. give UP sMoking Eastern Health has established Tobacco-free clinics at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals to help assist give up smoking. hey are run by specially trained staf who will work with you to speciically tailor a program to meet your needs. For further information about the courses go to the website at: www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml Or contact the Health Promotions Unit . . . . . .9895 4947 Men’s Group A Men’S SUPPOrt GrOUP Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at Camcare in Camberwell. Men’s Groups encourage men of all kinds and ages to discuss issues such as relationships, fathering, personal growth, work stress and health in supportive, conidential and friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation. Contact Des 0402 522 261 or email [email protected] Seniors Register MonAsh volUnteer resoUrce centre A Seniors Register, which is a joint initiative between Monash Volunteer Resource Centre, the City of Monash and the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley police, has commenced in the Mt Waverley and Glen Waverley areas. Contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre. . . 9562 0414 MS Support Group the Well WoMen’s groUP Burwood Neighbourhood House. Meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon. We provide a safe, understanding, nurturing and empowering environment where women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis can explore diferent natural approaches to wellness. If you would like to join us, phone Jenni . . . . . . . 0425 740 927 Healthy Bones Group the soUth eAst MelBoUrne osteoPorosis sUPPort groUP We ofer information and support through newsletters and meetings every second month. If you can’t attend meetings (held at Mt Waverley Youth Centre) you can be involved by registering for the newsletter. For information on this friendly and informative group, ring Carole on 95688727 or email: [email protected] Meals on Wheels COULD MEALS ON WHEELS BE OF HELP TO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW? Ashburton Support Services delivers Meals On Wheels to the area of Boroondara bounded by Warrigal Rd, Gardiners Creek, Burke Rd, Camberwell Rd and Toorak Rd— each day Monday to Friday. Hot fresh soup, a hot main course and a dessert al-ways provides a delightful repast. Frozen meals are provided for weekends and holiday periods. If such a service would make your life easier and more enjoyable, please telephone 9885 6443 to learn more. Ashburton Support Services Ph: 9885 6443 296 High St Ashburton, 3147 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin Community Notices Here2Help Pets Power Neighbourhood House on Tuesday and Wednesday. A free pet support program for older people and people with a disability in Ashwood and Chadstone. Get help with dog walking, pet grooming and cage cleaning. Call Leonie on 9807 8789 email [email protected] Betting On A Better Life! New MonashLink Community Health project Do you live in the Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area? Are you concerned about yours or someone else’s gambling? Like to participate in this project in any way? Activities include community education forums, storytelling and digital stories project, world dance sessions, games afternoons…and more! Contact Judy Avisar on 0426 245 897 or 1300 552 509 or [email protected] • History Groups Burwood History Group Meets at the former Burwood State School, 172 Burwood Hwy, Burwood. First Wednesday of each month at 1.30 pm A book on the history of the Burwood State School is available for $10 from the Group. For more information contact Valma Fell . . . . .9808 5482 Box Hill Historical Society Inc. Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North. Meets 3rd hursday of each month (from Feb–Nov) at 8pm Archives open at rear of Box Hill Town Hall each Tuesday 11am - 4pm & 1st Saturday of the month 10am–12noon. Further details/enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9285 4808 Waverley Historical Society Incorporated If you have a question about the history of the Waverley area, you are welcome to visit our rooms in Mt Waverley on a Wednesday afternoon. For information about meetings and membership, phone the secretary . . . . . . . . . .9544 8792 Email: [email protected] or visit www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic Whitehorse Historical Society Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7. General meeting 1.30pm, June 11. Launch of Pat Richardson’s book ‘Spiders in the Loo’. AGM 1.30pm, Saturday August 13. Enquiries to local history room .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9873 4946. Music & Theatre Groups Treble Tones estABlisheD lADies choir seeks neW MeMBers Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wednesday mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do. Contact musical director Lorraine Pollard. . . . 9807 5936 Bentleigh Organ Club Coatesville Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Rd, East Bentleigh Monday June 6th, 8pm–10.30pm, includes supper. Guest artist: Ken Laybourne, renowned keyboard player, noted as an all-round entertainer. Ken plays all types of music for sing-a-longs as well as tips for amateur performers. Admission $5 members, $10 non-members. Visitors always welcome. Contact Jenny and Clif Restarick . . . . . . . . . .9528 2539 Sing Australia Choir Camberwell Baptist Church, cnr Riversdale Rd & Wills St, Camberwell Junction. Sing Australia Choir is a communitybased choir. Rehearsals are on Tuesday mornings from 10amnoon. Cost: $6, plus membership. No auditions, just singing fun. Contact Wendy 9886 9405 or www.singaustralia.com.au Oakleigh City Band A brass band in the City of Monash. Players of all ages and experience welcome. Instruments and tuition available. Phone Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9807 9624 Box Hill Community Arts Centre Community Choir 470 Station St, Box Hill Our choir meets on Sundays, 2 – 4pm in Arbour Hall. No experience needed– just a desire to sing as part of a community choir. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, variety of songs and a cup of tea! Enrolments essential: $54 per term. Please phone 9895 8888 or visit www.bhcac.com.au Scotsglen Singers Inc. We are an all-female community choir who entertain shut-in folk and raise money for a charity. We rehearse every hursday afternoon in Glen Waverley and perform regularly in the local area. he ability to read music is useful but not essential. We sing in two/three parts and currently are particularly seeking singers in the lower parts. For information contact Elizabeth Adnams . . . .9807 6472 Hartwell Players Inc. Community Theatre Proofreader theburwoodbulletinneedsavolunteer proofreader.thisusuallyinvolvesproofreading about10articleseachquarter. [email protected] orphoneannaon0408599051 40 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 New members always welcome.We are a genuine community theatre, anyone may join. here is much more to us than performing! As a community-focussed theatre company, we also encourage involvement from people with an interest in the technical aspects (lighting, stage management, sound), frontof-house component (hospitality, ticket box and ushering) and production (programme design, poster art, sets, props and costumes). Please contact the Secretary Joanne Watt on 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481 or email [email protected]. BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Ph: 808 So much under one roof-something for all 1 Church Street Burwood 1 Short Courses/Activities June/July 2011 PLAYGROUP & MOTHER’S GROUPS - VACANCIES 2/3 hour sessions am or pm Mon – Friday Large backyard with large shade trees, lots of equipment, cubby and covered sandpit area. Lots of toys. GROOMING for SUCCESS Learn all the techniques for presenting yourself when applying for your job. For women who are looking at returning to work. Do you want to learn the tips to update yourself? Come along! Tues 1 June 1.00 – .0pm WORD OF MOUTH PRESENTATION try Free tastings & product samples. Wed June 1.0pm – .0pm Bring your friends or neighbours ! Take home lots of samples! *Please ring for more details and to book. Community Talks with Afternoon Tea 1.0 am We offer the community Information & Support Tues 28 June Stroke - What a stroke is? What to do if someone has a stroke? How to recognise the early warning signs of stroke ? How to prevent a stroke ! Learn more over a cuppa HEALTH & WELLBEING Bookings essential *Qualified Instructors. Pilates pm Yoga am/pm New Beginners Class, YOGA- Friday 9.30am Strength Training – Tue/Thurs Tai Chi - Thurs Balance for Seniors - Tues Zumba Gold for Seniors Friday MASSAGE - Shiatsu Massage, Reflexology appt required. Book a Crystal Relaxation Session to relieve your stress Tue /Thurs *Free Meditation The Happiness Club Guest Speaker – “Postive Ageing” with Health Aspects 7.00pm Wed 3rd Aug SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY BUS TRIPS- from $1 THURS 10:00 am SHARP! Enjoy social outings to different venues. 1 Jun – Stonehouse Galley, Warrandyte 3rd Thurs in month. 1 July – Monbulk Winery, Monbulk/Silvan Please book to ensure your seat on the bus! . *Volunteer licence Driver required, Can you help? Burwood Girls Social Group - go on outings to movies, coffee trips or lunch at “the house” Craft Group - 1st & 3rd Wed of the month 10:00am Bring your craft project, sew laugh & coffee SCRABBLE Wed 10.00am Boroondara TOASTMASTERS, 1ST & 3RD Thurs in the Month 7:30 pm Computers Ongoing Classes Small lab of 5 *Free Internet for Seniors Beginners, Word, Excel, Intro to MYOB, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB payroll, Power Point, Internet/e-mail Workshops in: Mobile phone, Twitter, Facebook, Defragging, Digital Cameras How to Buy and Sell on eBay, Budgeting Day & Evening classes available only $10 hour Other ACTIVITIES Armchair Movies, Book Club. Community Roast Lunches, Ikebana, Mandala, Cooking classes. Lone parents Grp, Women’s Wellness Group(MS), Breast Cancer Support Group Info & Bookings PH: 808 Office Hrs 10.00 am – 3.00pm or leave us a message June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 41 Community Centres & Activities Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre Bowen Street Community Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton English As A Second Language: Improve your conidence and skills in the English Language. Computer Training: A range of fee-for-service classes ofered. Horticulture Course: Sustainable gardening and developing your own herb and vegetable garden (qualiied horticulturalist). Certiicate III Aged Care, Certiicate III Home and Community Care: Nationally recognised qualiication. Leisure Classes: Yoga, mosaics, pilates, zumba, mandala workshops, French and Italian for travellers. Mens Do It Yourself Group: Meets every hursday 10.30am2.30pm. A supportive group for men to work on woodworking projects, DIY jobs and creative hobbies. Call Sue on 9885 9401. Community Support Services For Over 55’s Shopping Service to Chadstone every Friday and he Glen or Forest Hill on Monday, Tuesday. Dinner Dates every 4th Tuesday – visit local restaurants in our Community Bus. For a details of our activities, email: [email protected] or phone 9885 9401 102 Bowen St, Camberwell We ofer day and evening courses for adults and children For details and enrolments please ring the oice on 9889 0791, email us at [email protected] or check out our website www.bowenstreet.org.au Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone Our centre has a wide range of programs on ofer that include Kids Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Community Lunch, Family Violence Support Group, Occasional Child Care, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, ESL, Ballroom Dancing, Creative Writing, Homework Support Group and much more. Programs will be mailed out on request. Our premises are wheelchair friendly and we welcome all people, with no exceptions. We also ofer the services of a Justice of the Peace. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807 2625 or 9807 0570 Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery 94A High St, Glen Iris, near Ashburton & Glen Iris train stations. Classes: Chinese calligraphy, Tai Chi, Mandarin, lower arrangement, vegetarian cooking and children’s meditation. Call 9813 8922 or email: [email protected] For more information please go to www.chungtai.org.au Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St, Box Hill www.bhcac.com.au We ofer a range of art and lifestyle courses for adults and children at low cost. Classes include: Introduction to Drawing, Acrylics and Oils for Beginners, Fun and Functional Ceramics, Pot Luck Pottery, Dance for Fitness, Hatha Yoga, Community Choir and more. Call 9895 8888 for information. Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South Weekdays Exercises with weights, watercolour painting, individual computer classes, EBay workshops, gardening, slow walkers group, community lunches, cryptic crosswords for beginners, what to do with your digital camera photos, English as a second language, aerobic classes, mobile phone training for seniors, craft, morning childcare, Friday morning playgroup, mums and babies and three year old kinder group. Weeknights Pilates, Spanish, watercolour painting, book club, yoga, yoga for over 50s, French , self help folk art and oil painting group Weekends Pilates, Japanese children’s activity group, writers group, and Sunday excursions. Room hire available. New programs each term. Contact us for your copy today! Oice hours 9am–2pm school terms. Visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhsnh Phone . . . . . 9898 8270 or email: [email protected] Venue for hire St Scholastica’s community centre, a great venue in a great location venue for hire. Jenny Williams, . .. .. .. .. 0448 040 111 Over 50? BreastScreen Victoria. It’s important. It’s free. And it’s close to you. Convenient appointment times now available. Call today for your free breast x-ray 13 20 50 hmaBlaze 076849 4 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Community Centres Bennettswood Neighbourhood House 7 Greenwood St, Burwood Come along anytime Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, and take a look at what is happening at your Neighbourhood House. Low cost courses and activities: Library Day (read & borrow), Lunch ‘n’ More, Mah-jong, Parent/Child Groups, Solo, Social Events, heatre Outings. Art & Craft: Balloonology Workshops, Beaded Jewellery, Community Craft Group, Craft Group for Uninished Projects, Drawing & Watercolour Painting, Felting Workshops, Leadlight, Stamping & Card Making Music & Dance: English Country Dancing, Harp Group & Tuition, Music for Tinies, Singing Tuition in Group or Individual Health & Wellbeing: Gentle Exercises to Music, Massage, Seniors on the Move, Strength Training, Walking, Yoga Skills: Asian Cooking Demonstrations, Computer & Internet. Phone: 9888 0234 or email: [email protected] Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/ Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 171 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury Contact us for a detailed program guide and further information between 9.30am–3.30pm, Mon, Tue, hur, and 9.30am–12.30pm Wed and Fri or visit our website. We welcome all your enquiries and interest. Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9830 4214 Email: [email protected], www.canterburynh.org.au Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc 157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills Call us for our program, Ph 9890 2467 or fax 9890 8906 Email: [email protected] www.surreyhillsnc.org.au Waverley Community Learning Centre 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley Classes include: Art, Creative Writing, CPR and First Aid, English for migrants, Introduction to Computers, Spanish, French and German, Pottery, Latin Limba, Literature Studies, Digital Photography, Dressmaking, Crochet, Mosaics, Calligraphy, Gentle Exercise, Strength training, Pilates, Hatha Yoga. Groups - Walking, Cycling, Craft, Laughter, Community Singing and lots more. Interested in a new hursday Latin Limba? Oice Hours 9am–4pm, phone 9807 6011 Email: [email protected] www.waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au Lanyon Partners Chartered Accountants Level 1, 971 Burke Road Camberwell Vic 3124 P 03 9861 6100 F 03 8678 3997 PO Box 8161 Camberwell North Vic 3124 www.lanyonpartners.com.au Salvos’ Ashburton Store bynadiaandreeva L ately we have been reminded by media reports of the rising cost of living in Australia. Utility and grocery bills, petrol; the list goes on. One fact doesn’t change and that is the variety, great bargains and friendly service at your local Salvos opportunity store. theashburtonsalvos’store hank God for the Salvos, as they say; they are always there to help those who need them the most. Five years ago this noble charity organisation traded as the Salvation Army Family Store, now they are simply called Salvos’ Stores with more than 200 stores Australia-wide. Proceeds from the sale of new and pre-loved goods directly beneit the needy. We welcome the new Salvo’s shop at 203 High Street, Ashburton. Situated in a busy shopping precinct, close to Ashburton Community Centre, with ample car parking, it is a handy shopping destination. he camaraderie which exists among the employees is truly infectious. Jef greets customers with a warm, welcoming smile and takes an intense interest in his frontline position as cashier. I couldn’t help but feel reinvigorated and positive when I met store manager Sam Nicholls. He supervises and directs the sorting of new and second-hand goods arriving at the shop daily. “here is always demand for new volunteers,” Sam says, “our shop relies on people from all walks of life donating some of their time. We don’t accept furniture, but anyone wanting to buy furniture can drop in at our Oakleigh branch (50 Atherton Rd). You never know what you will ind at one of our stores,” concludes the Ashburton Salvos team leader. he shop is open Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm and Sat 9am–5pm. Every Tuesday is pensioner discount day. Welfare recipients receive 20 percent of their purchases with a Healthcare card. Diferent coloured price tags are 50 percent of. Catch those while you can! After all, your purchases will help the less fortunate. I recently interviewed Allen Dewhirst, CEO of Salvos’ stores in Victoria who delivered the welcome news that 12 new shops will open in the next year throughout Melbourne. he Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal is up and running throughout the year. hose willing to help destitute Australians can donate money, homewares, clothing, furniture, books and blankets. For home collections or to leave a bequest to the Salvation Army call 13 Salvos (13 73 58). Currently funds are required to help the people afected by the Christchurch and Japanese natural disasters. Visit www.salvosstores.com.au or phone 9885 6279. June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 4 Volunteering Community Opportunities Notices Volunteers–The Vital Link Seniors Register Volunteers volUnteering enhAnces yoUr life AnD it’s fUn Assisting senior MeMBers of the coMMUnity to feel sAfe You meet new people, you’re doing an important job and you are making a diference. To ind out more about volunteering, contact Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc. 5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Phone . . . . . . . . .9562 0414 Safety House Association of Victoria BecoMe A sAfety hoUse volUnteer Wattle Park, St Benedict’s Safety House Committee To become a Safety House Volunteer you’ll need to have an adult at home (over 17) between the hours of 8am and 9am and 3pm and 4pm on most school days. You will also need a telephone. Every time a Safety House is used the police are called. All Safety House applications are vetted by the Victoria Police. If you would like further information please phone Senior Sergeant Alan Badrock, committee secretary 9888 8377 Alzheimer’s Australia thinking of volUnteering? Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn. Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and information about memory loss and dementia. Training provided. For further information phone Judith Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9815 7847 Hartwell Players – good with sewing? Based at Ashwood College, Hartwell Players Inc would love to hear from people with sewing skill or an interest in fashion or design to assist with the fun task of costuming plays for our community theatre. We ofer a varied program, with costume production required sometimes, or sourcing something suitable or adapting an existing garment. We are a friendly bunch with a broad theatre interest and would love to hear from you and we have a decent costume resource to kick us of to a great start! Joanne Watt, Secretary . . . . . 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481 Would you like to volunteer with the Seniors Register? he Seniors Register has commenced in the Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley areas of the City of Monash. Further details can be obtained by phoning Monash Volunteer Resource Centre . . . . . . . .9562 0414 Volunteer Alliance Volunteer Alliance Ashburton recruits local volunteers for community services in the Ashburton area. We have these terriic volunteering opportunities available now: A pianist or other musician to play at fortnightly singalongs for dementia patients at Elsie Salter House Ashburton, an art tutor to lead our Friday art class, a group leader for our weekly itness class, a management committee position with Alamein Neighbourhood Learning Centre, emergency drivers for Meals on Wheels and social support and a bingo caller and group leader at Samarinda Lodge Fridays 2-3.30pm. Do your bit, make a diference, and have some fun too! If you can volunteer for just a few hours a week, phone Margaret . . . .9885 3815 Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Drivers, Drivers AnD More Drivers neeDeD We are a non-proit agency that has several programs, one which is a transport service for people who are no longer able to drive themselves but still live independently at home. Volunteer drivers take people to various appointments such as doctor’s, social outings and even shopping. Each driver is reimbursed for petrol costs if they want to drive their own vehicle. However oice cars are also available for use. It could be half a day or a full day–any help is very much appreciated. Please call to discuss this opportunity and other options that may be available to you. You can phone Mary or Margaret on . . . . . . . .9870 7822 Melbourne City Mission the coMMUnity frienD ProgrAM Are you ABLE to lend a hand? ABle AUstrAliA services is seeking volUnteers Activities include: • Art, craft, cooking, gardening and music therapy programs. • Recreation programs, fun days and social outings into the community. • Assisting people with sensory impairments and other disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising or accessing local shops or amenities. • Support in fundraising, administration and events. If you are willing and able to help support people with deafblindness and other combined disabilities, Able Australia ofers volunteer positions in many areas of creative and professional interest. Contact: Emely McCord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 225 369 or [email protected] 44 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Volunteers are needed to donate a couple of hours a week to spend with a person who has a disability and really needs a friend. If this interests you, call the program coordinators, Shane or Tracie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9488 1203 Burwood Bulletin distribution volunteers Have you a few hours to spare every quarter? You can either assist the packing team in Burwood or hit the road. We currently need help delivering the Burwood Bulletin to pre-determined locations in the Burwood, Camberwell and Box hill South areas. You will need a car to collect the magazines and complete the delivery. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know your local business owners. It’s also fun to do with a friend - a great way to catch up and perform a community service at the same time! Please email your interest to [email protected] or call Anna on 0408 599 051 if you can help. Markets, Community Fetes &Notices Festivals Treasures @ Trinity hird Saturday of the month 10am–1pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd (Cnr Montrose St), Surrey Hills An indoor boutique craft market and sausage sizzle. Handmade (or home grown) items: home accessories, embroidered and smocked craft, jewellery, baby goods, cards, cakes, wine and lots more. Treasure’s Tearoom features Ivor on piano. Friendly atmosphere. Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . 9808 0323. Hawthorn Craft Market First Sunday of the month 10am–3pm. Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd (parking at rear) 100 stalls of hand crafted original goods. he Market ofers a unique selection of original handcrafted wares including quality jewellery, designer clothes, children’s and baby wear, toys, fresh produce and more! Entry is free. • Farmers’ Markets Boroondara Farmers’ Market hird Saturday of the month, 8am–1pm Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Taste and purchase fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables, and more. he produce comes fresh from all over Victoria and is sold from 60 stalls. Entry: $2 donation. Phone Elisa Grassa. . . . . . .9278 4814 Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Second Sunday of the month 8am–1pm Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. Fresh produce from farms straight to you. Proceeds from the market are used by the Rotary clubs for community projects in the City of Whitehorse. Phone . . . . . . . . . . .9539 2443 Ashwood Farmers’ Market hird Sunday of every month Ashwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood. $2, children free. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music throughout the day. Fresh vegetable, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more. Ashwood/Chadstone Community Fruit & Veg Market Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Every Monday afternoon from 2–4pm Become a Citizen Advocate #FBTQPLFTQFSTPOGPSTPNFPOFXJUIBO JOUFMMFDUVBMEJTBCJMJUZ +PJOBHSFBUQSPHSBNBOEVTFZPVSTLJMMTBOEMJGF FYQFSJFODFTUPNBLFBEJĊFSFODF 5JNF3FRVJSFE 'MFYJCMFUPTVJUZPVSMJGF $POUBDU%POOBPS%BMFUPmOEPVUNPSF PSFNBJMDJUBEWPD!CJHQPOEDPN • Community Shopping Lions Club of Boroondara Central – Op Shop 1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd) We have a large range of bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc. he Op Shop is stafed entirely by volunteers and all net proceeds are donated to help people in our community. M–F 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm. Golden Opportunity Shop Just by Ashburton Station. he Ashy Op Shop Garage Sale is an exciting new initiative for the male shopper on the irst Friday of the month 10am–1pm. Special emphasis on electrical goods, tools, outdoor equipment, gardening tools, at ridiculously low prices for all the blokes who love a bargain. All proits support Ashburton Support Services and our elderly local residents. Contact Sybella Sullivan . . . . . 9885 6426! Friends of Same the sAMe coffee ProJect (eAst tiMor) Friends of Same (pronounced sah-may) is a community based group which funds vital development work in East Timor. We sell delicious Timorese blended cofee, the main fundraising source for our development projects. Friends of Same cofee is available at a number of outlets in Boroondara and at Council customer service outlets in Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew. We are based at Hawthorn Community House and welcome new members, volunteers and mailing list subscribers. For more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9819 2629 www.friendsofsame.org, email [email protected] The House Of Books 508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s School/Church) he House is not-for-proit & stafed by volunteers with all books donated. Funds raised are returned to local community services. Average prices $1–2.. Enquiries . . . . . .9874 2389 Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm. The Salvation Army Thrift Shop 401-403 High St, Ashburton. Melways 60, G10. Donations are the life-blood of our shop. We accept electrical equipment, (no TVs or monitors). Please leave donations between 8.30am–4.30pm weekdays, or 9am–1pm Saturday behind the shop (enter from Poulter St). We always welcome enquiries about volunteering. If you have spare time, there are many jobs we can ofer. Ring Helen or Chris on 9885 4965. Check on our Facebook page, he hrift Shop Ashburton, become a shop friend and get the latest sale details. For us to email you, contact [email protected] Amaroo Op-Shop Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone For information contact, Joan Garde . . . . . . . .9807 0570 June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 4 Arts & Entertainment • Art The Camberwell Film Society 60 years of Box Hill Ballet Box Hill Community Arts Centre, opens Monday 18th July An exhibition celebrating the past 60 years of Box Hill Ballet. ‘Winter Delights’ Exhibition Alcove Art Shop, Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station St Box Hill. June 27–July 9. Unique handcrafted gifts. Proudly sponsored by BHCAC and City of Whitehorse. Details: www.alcoveartshop.org.au • Theatre & Film Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell. Mel 59 J1. Invitation to new members. he Camberwell Film Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month, February to November. Screenings at 7.30pm. Phone Bill Kerr 9347 6969 • Music Australian Boys Choir Auditions Auburn Uniting Church Hall, 3 Hepburn St, Hawthorn. 12noon–3pm Saturday June 25th. Boys aged 7–10 are invited to audition for entry into the prestigious and internationally acclaimed Australian Boys Choir. To make an appointment visit www.australianboyschoir.com.au The Hartwell Players Inc. Melbourne’s Oldest Community heatre, est. 1938 Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. (Of High St) Mel 60 J10. MUrDer & Mirth A season of One Act Plays this July: 8pm, Fri 8 & 15, Sat 9 & 16, 2pm Sat 9 and 16. Mrs. hally F: Writer John Romeril, director Michaela Smith. Committed: Writer Alison Knight, director Ann-Marie O’Neill. Running Battle: Writer Phil Freeman, director Laura Bradley. Fur Better or Worse: Writer Colin Donald, director Laura Bradley. www.hartwellplayers.org.au Bookings: [email protected] or 9513 9581 OPEN DAY PAINTING FAIR JUne 26, 10am–4pm trading tables Members Art competition Art Display Demonstrations Make And take Workshops Memory Box Painting rales Food & Drinks Available $2 Entry Society of Folk and Decorative Artists of Victoria Inc. Craig Family Centre Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. Information: Glenda King 9753 6720 www.sfdav.com.au 4 Burwood Bulletin June–August 2011 Camberwell Music Society concerts At the JUnction Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell he Camberwell Music Society Inc. is a non-proit organization. Our aim is to provide a community service by presenting quality music at a reasonable cost in a friendly atmosphere. Morning Concerts: Tuesdays at 10.30am For more information.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9889 2363 or 9882 4560 E: [email protected] or home.vicnet.net.au/~music/ Surrey Hills Music Cafe Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill Still the last Friday in the month. June 24 Margie Lou Dyer & Allan Browne’s New Orleans Trio Legends of Melbourne’s Trad Jazz for over 50 years. July 29 Alan Lee & Jo Abbott: Alan Lee & Jo Abbott Quartet presenting the music of the Modern Jazz Quartet August 26 Bob Sedergreen & Friends: Featuring vocalists Jacki Gaudion & Bridgette Allen Admission is $16, with tickets available through Whitehorse Ticket Oice, 10am–4pm . . . . . . . .9262 6555 or online. The Boite Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill Friday July 8 at 8pm. he Shannon-Goodrich Ensemble, a critically acclaimed world jazz outit, recent APRA award nominees. Bookings 9417 1983 or www.boite.com.au $ ')$##%)-)$"# $% % % %%!% %% %%#*%!# %##% %!% %&' !% +%%! %% %!%% % #%! ! %%!% % % %%%%! % % !%%! ,%% %%"%)%!(% $% %%%#%+%,,,, # # #" " $ " %)-) " ,+++)*000 (1))".) /&!/&/ June–August 2011 Burwood Bulletin 4 Winter Warmth in Burwood Village If winter means a cosy hot chocolate with friends, fine food and wine, or even a new look, Burwood Village has it all catered for. From comfy cafes and hearty restaurants to designer boutiques, furniture stores, professional salons and even a fireplace shop, the Burwood Village Traders invite you to indulge in their winter wonderland. So for the upcoming season, head down to Toorak Road and warm up in one of Melbourne’s most up and coming shopping strips.
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