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Positive Ageing in Spring

Spring News 2017

Every year, the smell of Jasmine reminds me of the beauty of Spring and I marvel at the beautiful colours of the flowers around us. Whilst there is so much to enjoy outdoors, here at Affinity HQ, there is so much excitement in planning our last three months of 2017. We have new activities and new events coming up which I hope you will enjoy.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Affinity members who joined the club since July. I can honestly say that the best thing about our club is the lovely people I meet. We might come from different parts of the world but one thing is clear to me: we all want to be socially connected with like-minded people who have a ‘can do” attitude to life. It is great to embrace a positive thinking attitude which will keep all of us strong not only physically but mentally, too, for the

long run. In August a group of members started playing Canasta, determined to learn it from scratch. Five weeks later, the learning continues and the enjoyment has multiplied. This goes to show that it is never too late to learn.

Our club thrives on creating opportunities for members to enjoy a variety of activities and social events. In August, we went to the Swan Valley and enjoyed a nice lunch in good company. We had a much-enjoyed sing-along on our way home. More trips are planned and I will keep you informed of our next escape. Suggestions and recommendations are always welcome.

This Spring, we are going to start our forthrightly ‘Scrabble mornings’ as requested by some of our members. Come along and enjoy a great game on our big boards. See our calendar for further details. Also, you are welcome to

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Affinity Club members at our Escape to the Valley day trip. More photos on page 8!

Marita GardenerCommunity Services Officer (Positive Ageing)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 9386 9803

come and join our Canasta tables on Tuesdays at 1pm. Rules are still being learned by all who started last month, so if you want to know what it is about, give it a go.

We have been exercising to the tunes of Zumba Gold with great merengues, rock & roll and some disco music. Great fun and easy movements for all to follow. I have received great feedback from the current members attending the classes. Come and see it for yourself. Pilates for seniors has become one of our most popular classes with personalised advice and specific attention to your particular conditions. Yoga for seniors is very popular with our members. If you are new to Yoga, our teacher is always happy to help you learn the fundamentals at your own pace. Likewise, our Line Dancing teacher is always happy to go over the new steps with members trying the class for the first time.

I am currently planning our next big social event: High Tea with a show at Dalkeith Hall on Thursday 12 October from 2pm to 4pm. It is a 50’s & 60’s show, with songs and dances of the era performed by “7th Heaven”. It will be a wonderful way to travel to yesteryear and have a delicious afternoon tea in good company. In November, a Melbourne Cup lunch will be hosted by NCC and everyone is invited for this special celebration. There will be prizes for best hat and sweeps. Finally, in December, a Carol Concert with the Waratah Community Singers will take place at Dalkeith Hall on Tuesday December 5th. This will get you in the spirit of the festive

season. Save the dates and buy tickets for yourself and your friends!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Affinity volunteers who make possible the smooth running of all our weekly activities. Please note that your feedback is valuable and helps me to improve and grow our club. Enjoy the sunshine, walk with your hat on, challenge yourself and try something new this season.

Spring 2017


Upcoming satisfaction surveyIn November we will be launching a new customer survey. You will be invited to provide your feedback about NCC and the Nedlands Affinity Club. Stay tuned for more information!

Mondays @ Nedlands Affinity Club

Monday Monthly Movie ClubThe ‘free cinema ticket’ winners of our last three movies were:

• In July: Viceroy’s House – Richard Coles• In August: Hampstead - Wendy Preston• In September: Maudie - Sandra Kessell

We always have a fun time discussing the movies whilst enjoying the great food at Martineus Patisserie. It is a fantastic way to meet other members and have a good chat with the added bonus of potentially winning a free ticket for your next movie. Come and join us!

Please note that we are changing our regular Monday Morning slot:On October 30 and November 27, we will be going to the movies at 1pm and having afternoon tea afterwards to discuss the movies. Save the dates in your diaries!

Nedlands Affinity Club

NEW! Scrabble MondaysOur new activity for Spring is Scrabble. Every fortnight starting from Monday 16 October from 10am to 12 noon. We have big boards to play and enjoy. Morning tea will be available during our sessions. We will be meeting at the NCC Day centre room. Come and give it a try!

Tuesdays @ Nedlands Affinity Club

Waratah Walkers

Trish Jamieson and our regular walkers meet up every Tuesday at 8am for a social walk to the river and surrounding areas. This is a free activity and we encourage everyone to attend, as it is not only good for your health but you’ll also meet new friends. Afterwards, the chat continues at Yabba Dabba Cafe. If you are a member, remember to say that it is a ‘Waratah Coffee’ order so that you can get a discount on your coffee. Please note that from December, our Waratah Walkers meet up at 7.30am. This will be the regular meeting time up to April when we go back to 8am.

Spring 2017


Pilates for Seniors

Canasta

Beginners are always welcome at our Pilates for Seniors Class. Our knowledgeable instructor Christiane McDougall takes care of all her new students and will take particular care of any condition you may have. Come and see for yourself!

This is such a fun game with a comprehensive set of rules that the current players are only just getting to grips with! Their ‘learning’ journey is fun to watch as some tables apply the rules in their own way under the watchful eye of one our most competent players. Five weeks on, the group is getting larger and the enthusiasm for the game is growing. Includes afternoon tea. New players are always welcome!

Waratah Walkers 8am at Dalkeith Hall

Pilates for Seniors 9.30am at Dalkeith Hall

New players are always encouraged to join. Our current players are very friendly and will help you out to become part of their teams. It is a fun morning for everyone with coffee and tea provided for all. All levels welcome.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis 10.30am at Dalkeith Hall

Canasta 1pm at NCC back room

Monthly Good Company Group @ 1.30pm NCC day centre room

During the last three months, we had great presentations which were informative and useful for all our members. In July, we had a presentation about NBN and their arrival to our homes. The “IT Guys” from Subiaco, together with Telstra representatives explained the in’s and out’s of NBN. People were able to ask questions and take home informative leaflets.

In August, The Order of Australia National Chairman, Mr. Barry Nunn AO talked to us about the Australian Honours System. He explained which are the necessary steps to put someone’s name forward for ‘The order of Australia’. It was nice to see his medal and to learn about this process. Some attendees were keen to use this information for people they know.

In September, Rose Burton from Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, talked to us about Osteoporosis. She answered questions from our members and gave us a very interesting and informative chat about the latest research on Osteoporosis.

Previous events: Tuesday @ Nedlands Affinity Club


What’s coming up?On October 17th at 1.30pm, Veterinarian James Holder from Greencross Nedlands Vet will be talking to us about caring for senior cats and dogs. This is your chance to ask your friendly local vet about your pets’ current issues and how best to care for them. Please note bookings are essential.

Wednesdays @ Nedlands Affinity Club

Spring 2017


Zumba Gold Dalkeith Hall, Wednesdays @ 9.30am with Viviana Soto. Very easy and gentle routines for all to enjoy. Zumba Gold is especially aimed at those that enjoy dancing, but feel that the faster pace is not for them. The exercises are designed to keep you moving to great tunes. The current feedback from our members is that ‘they feel invigorated’ and ‘happy at the end of the class’. Come and give it a try! Affinity members: $7, non-members: $10

Line DancingDalkeith Hall, Wednesdays @ 1.30pm with Geoff Tuke.Body and mind work together with Line Dancing, it’s a fun and gentle activity. The music is great and our teacher goes over the steps in every class. It is a must try for those people who want to get a bit more from their exercise routine. There is also a “one off” class available for beginners and those people who would like more practice. Contact Marita to put your name in the list. Date to be announced once we reach a group of 8 people. Affinity members: $7, non-members: $10

Laughter YogaDalkeith Hall @ 10.30am with Trish Jamieson.Upcoming dates: 11 October, 8 November and 13 December.Laugh your way to a healthier life while adding years to your life, and life to your years. Rediscover the art and science of fun while enhancing wellbeing. Laughter has been proven to have many positive health benefits. It can counter stress and pain. A good laugh can help us to enhance our relationships with our partners, friends, neighbours and colleagues. It also increases our wellbeing and productivity in the work place and around home. Affinity members: $3, non-members: $4

Thursdays @ Nedlands Affinity Club



Yoga for Seniors, 8.30am @ Dalkeith Hall with Caroline MonroThis session caters for seniors with mixed abilities and aims to help people to fully enjoy the discipline of yoga. Participants have personalised advice from our dedicated teacher. Beginners welcome.

Computer Support Cafe10am @ NCC (side door)We help people with their new smart phones, tablets and laptops. Help is on an individual basis. Our volunteers Ian, Raewyn, Grant and Daniel are always happy to assist our members with their questions and help them achieve a new level of confidence. Come and see for yourself and enjoy morning tea with us.

Mah Jong 1pm @ NCC (side door)This is a great game which is very popular with our members. We have purchased new sets and hope to welcome new players. European or Chinese rules are played in every session. Afternoon tea is included in every session, come and try it!

Our winter social event:

Spring 2017


Escape to the Swan Valley

What an enjoyable day we had at our ‘Escape to the Swan Valley’. Our members were enticed to come to a surprise location where they could do wine tasting and have a lunch that was

pocket friendly. Despite the weather, we all had a delicious lunch and a chance to meet new people from the different Affinity classes. On our way back to Dalkeith, we enjoyed a bus sing-along. More trips are planned for next year. Your suggestions are always welcome!

Upcoming events


Be transported back in time with an afternoon of song and dance from the vintage-inspired vocal duo 7th Heaven at Dalkeith Hall from 2pm to 4pm, 12 October. Enjoy great tunes from the 1940s through to the 1960s from popular female artists such as The Andrews Sisters, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland and Lesley Gore. Tickets are $15 and include tea and light refreshments – to book, call Julie or Marita on 9386 6170 or email [email protected]

Tea Dance on Waratah – 2pm to 4pm Thursday 12 October

Melbourne Cup – 10.30am on Tuesday 7 November

Christmas Concert – 1pm on Tuesday 5 December

You are invited to watch the race that stops the nation at NCC. We will have lunch, prizes for best hat and sweepstakes. Tickets on sale now for $25.

The Waratah Community Choir will be singing popular carols and starting the festivities for the holiday season at Dalkeith Hall. Come and join us for afternoon tea with beautiful Christmas food and get in the festive spirit with all our members. Tickets are $8.

For more information on any of these upcoming events, or to book your spot, call Marita on 9386 6170 or email [email protected]

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Monthly Monday Movie Club

30 October at 1pmand

27 November at 1pm

At Windsor Cinema(Cnr Stirling Hwy and

Dalkeith Road)

The cost of the movie and food is at own expense.

Waratah Walkers (Free activity)

8 am – 9 am Departure from Dalkeith Hall. Please bring a hat

and a water bottle.

Movies @ The Old Village Cinema

Morning tea included at 10am – RSVP required

1 November – The Horse Whisperer with Robert Redford

6 December –

A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey

Yoga for Seniors

Instructor: Caroline Monro

8.30 am – 9.30 am Dalkeith Hall

Affinity members: $7Non-members: $9

Wear comfortable clothes, bring a

yoga mat and blanket for relaxation.

Pilates for Seniors

Instructor: Christiane McDougall

9.30am - 10.30amDalkeith Hall

Affinity members: $10Non members: $13

Zumba Gold

Instructor: Viviana Soto9.30am - 10.30am

Dalkeith Hall


New! Scrabble

16 October30 October

13 November27 November

10am-12pmNCC (side door)

Affinity members: $3.50Non members: $5

Table Tennis

10.30 am – 12.30 pm Dalkeith Hall


Nedlands Laughter Yoga

Instructor: Trish Jamieson

10.30 – 11.30 amDalkeith Hall

11 October8 November

13 December

Affinity members: $3 Non-members: $4

Computer Support Cafe

10 am – 12 noon NCC

Affinity members: $6Non-members: $10

Bring along your iPad, smartphone or laptop.

Monthly Good Company Group

1.30pm - 3pm at NCCRSVP required

17 October – Caring for Senior Pets

14 November – TBA


Activities are open to all seniors!

For more information contact Marita Gardenerat NCC on 9386 6170

Email: [email protected]

Mah-Jong

1pm – 3.30pmNCC


Line Dancing

Instructor: Geoff Tuke

1.30pm 2.30pmDalkeith Hall


Canasta1pm - 3.30pm at NCC


Nedlands Affinity Club Activities: October to December 2017



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