POSITIVE AGEINGIt might be cold outside but here at Nedlands Community Care we are buzzing away planning new activities to keep our community physically and mentally active.

Our annual survey last year revealed that our club members considered the Nedlands Affinity Club a place where they can enjoy a healthy lifestyle combined with friendships and interesting activities. This reflects quite closely the Australian Psychological Society’s definition of Positive Ageing: “The process of maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life as you age”.

So those who age positively live longer and have healthier lives and enjoy a good quality of life. The Nedlands Affinity Club aims to promote a “can do” attitude to life and enhance your wellbeing. Our schedule of activities has been very popular with our members since 2012.

After many years at the helm, Patricia Jamieson retired last February and I have taken over her role as the new Community Services Officer (Positive Ageing). I have recently graduated from The University of Notre Dame where I studied a Bachelor of Preventive Health.

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Winter News 2016

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The Waratah Walkers celebrating their seventh birthday

POSITIVE AGEINGI have met some of our regular club members and feel grateful for your warm welcome to the Waratah hub. One of my aims is to continue exploring new activities that enhance our members’ lifestyles. Among the new activities scheduled for July/August 2016 are:

• Croquet at the Nedlands Croquet Club in Melvista Avenue• iPad/Smart Phone classes for seniors• Craft cafe• Tai chi for Arthritis for falls prevention• The playlist of your life. Please check our July/August calendar for more information in these activities and our current ones attended by our members. If you are not a member of our Affinity Club yet, you might like to consider becoming a member. It is that time of the year when members and new members register for the coming financial year, please find the registration form attached. New and old members need to fill in the form so that our database is updated accordingly. Your information remains private and is never offered to third parties. The annual fee is $20 and this year your membership card will have added benefits. Not only will you benefit from discounts on all our activities but also you will be able to purchase your coffee at the Waratah Coffee price of $4 when showing your Nedlands Affinity Club membership card at Yabba Dabba (Next door to Dalkeith Hall). This is yet another excuse to meet up after your regular activities. New members are always welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want further information about our club.

Finally, I would be grateful for your continuous feedback and comments on current and new activities.

Keep warm, keep active and keep in touch.

Marita Gardener Community Services Officer (Positive Ageing) Email: mgardener@nedlands.wa.gov.auPhone: 9386 9803

Winter 2016

NEW ACTIVITIES

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Croquet at the Nedlands Croquet Club – Melvista AvenueEvery Friday at 9.30 -11.30 am starting on Friday 22 July.Experience croquet! You will be given tuition on the basic rules and guided through a game. Wear clothes suitable for the day and flat soled shoes. A mallet will be provided. The club is located in pleasant surroundings - come along and enjoy a game with a difference! Gentle, yet fun.First four introductory sessions $5 includes a cup of coffee or tea, from then on $10 per session.Contact Marita to reserve your place.

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iPad for Seniors – Beginners six-week courseTuesdays at 9.00 - 11.00 am starting on Tuesday 19 July at NCC.Bring your tablet to NCC and learn how to use it with confidence. If you do not have one, you can use one of ours. Contact Marita to reserve your place. Morning tea included.Affinity Members - $40 Non Members - $50

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Craft Cafe Different activities, bring your own or learn one with us. Share your skills and learn from other members of the club: knitters, sewers, embroiderers or you can start an easy beginner’s project. Call Marita to reserve a place.Tuesdays at 12.30 – 3.00 pm starting on 19 July. Afternoon tea included.Affinity Members - $2Non Members - $4Note: Not held on the first Tuesday of every month

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NEW ACTIVITIES (C0NT’D)

SOCIAL EVENT

Singing the Musicals With the help of YouTube, a world of lyrics and music is available to enjoy and share.

It is about singing together and enjoying the moment with friends, lots of laughter and delicious tapas and drinks to soothe our throats.

More details to come soon. If interested, contact Marita about which hits should be in the playlist for our night with the stars.

The playlist of your life Would you like to have a playlist with all those songs that are meaningful to you? All your songs in one device and ready to listen to them with just pressing a button or two? This can be a great activity to do which will fill you with joy for years to come. Please contact Marita for further details.

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May

May’s movie was “The Meddler” with Susan Sarandon. The film was enjoyed by 18 of our members and they scored the film four out of five.

Monthly Monday Movie Club.

June

The chosen film is “Money Monster” with George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Showing on 27 June, we will meet at 10.45 am to buy tickets for the 11.15 am session. Lunch will be at Martineau’s Patisserie, Captain Stirling Arcade. Please RSVP if you are attending and if you are staying for lunch.

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JulyThe Windsor will be showing “Love and Friendship” based on one of Jane Austen’s book. We will meet there on 25 July. It promises to be a very good film.

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TUESDAYS @ AFFINITY CLUB

The Waratah Walkers celebrated seven years of walking this year and continue to walk each Tuesday morning come rain or shine. During the past seven years many fun ideas and friendships have been forged while walking for heart, health and wellbeing. Participants walk for an hour covering between four and five kilometres with some hills or steps as we enjoy walking by the beautiful Swan River whenever possible.

The Waratah Walkers is a Heart Foundation Walking Group formed in April 2009 with the assistance of the Heart Foundation Group and Mel from the Travel team at the City of Nedlands. Many of the founding walkers are continuing to walk with the group today. Thank you to Keith, Pat and Lynn who step in whenever Trish is unable to lead the group.

Early in 2015 we commenced “Walking 101” for those members who find the pace and length of walk too much yet still enjoy a walk and get-together afterwards for coffee. My special thanks to France for your support in leading this group.

New members are always welcome to the groups including your dogs and grandchildren. We meet at the Dalkeith Hall at 7.30 am in summer and 8.00 am in winter months.

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The Good Company Group

TUESDAYS @ AFFINITY CLUB

The Table

Table Tennis Tuesdays at 11.00 am – 2.00 pm Table tennis continues to be popular for men and women alike. Some inter-generational games have taken place during the school holidays. Please feel free to attend and have a go; we have players of all levels, everything is provided including bats and is a fun way of keeping fit. Affinity members: $2.00 Non-members: $4.00Includes tea, coffee and biscuits,

Robin Patterson enlightening the Affinity members with her fashion tips.

First Tuesday of the month 1.30 pm – 3.30 pmEvery month the Nedlands Affinity club hosts a presentation from members of our community. A delicious afternoon tea is served at the end of the presentation which allows participants and presenter to mingle and chat.In June, our presenter was Robyn Patterson who enlightened us with her tips on what to pack for holidays and fashion for our lifestyle.On 5 July, our presenter will be Kris Keen, an architect, who has made several renovations for people whose lifestyles and needs have changed as they become older. In his very own light hearted and quirky style, he will give us his tips on how to approach renovations in our homes so we can live in them for longer.For catering purposes, please let me know if you are planning to attend this presentation.Affinity members: $5.00 Non-members: $7.00Including Afternoon Tea.

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Good Company Group Cont’dLooking ahead, on 2 August, our presenter will be Maree Leahy, a professional make-up artist who will be giving us her tips on do’s and don’ts for our seniors.

No selling endorsements, just good advice for all of us. Moreover, if you know of someone that can give us an interesting talk as a

Good Company Presenter that will be appreciated by our community, please let Marita know.

Laughter Yoga with Trish Jamieson

Meets up the second Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am.Our facilitator Trish delivers this course of aerobic activity, turning fake laughter into real laughter. The one hour routine has breathing exercises from yoga, hand clapping rhythms and playful exercises.

The brain cannot tell the difference between fake and real laughter and provides the positive benefits anyway. In a group, real laughter becomes contagious and participants gain the well-researched benefits.

Come and join in the fun! It will leave you feeling happy and positive the whole day!

Dalkeith Hall, Waratah Avenue Cost: Affinity Club members: $3 Non-members: $4

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Line Dancing at 1.30pm with Geoff Tuke The Line Dancers mastering another dance routine

Line Dancing exercises your body and your brain. It is a gentle exercise without the stress of a full-on line dance class. The music is a bit slower and therefore the dance sequences are shorter and it gives you the most enjoyable experience.

For Line Dancing you don’t need a partner and you meet like-minded people who are keen to have fun. You not only gain new friends but your vitality and stamina will improve after a few weeks of continuous practice. In an one hour class, you can do between 2,500 and 3,500 steps. This will make it so much easier to achieve your 10,000 steps per day. Come and have a try!Dalkeith Hall, Waratah Ave Cost: Affinity Club members: $7 Non-members: $10

Tai Chi for Arthritis at 9 am with Trish Jamieson New 6 week course commencing on 20 JulyImprove overall balance and coordination, strengthen bones and muscles, enhance health, longevity and healing. At the end of the course, weekly refresher lessons will be given as a way to reinforce moves learned during the course.Dalkeith Hall, Waratah Ave Cost: Affinity Club members : $48.00 Non-members: $60.00

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THURSDAYS @ AFFINITY CLUB

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Yoga for seniors at 8.30 am with Christine SmithThis session caters for seniors with mixed abilities and aims to help people to fully enjoy the discipline. Participants have personalised advice from our dedicated teacher. Dalkeith Hall, Waratah AveCost: Affinity Club members: $7 Non-members: $9Pictured: The Seniors Yoga class at Dalkeith Hall

The Internet Computer Cafe at 10.00 am - 12 noonCome and join us at the Internet Computer Café and keep up with your skills so you can deal with the ever changing technological world we now live in.

Enjoy learning in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with volunteers Doris, Grant and Ian who provide one-on-one coaching in electronic devices.

The Computer Café caters for all seniors from complete beginners to those who just want to improve established skills at their own pace in a supportive environment.

This includes help with:• Mac and Windows computers and laptops• Ipads, Phones and tablets (Apple MAC, Android and Windows)• Internet searches – travel, real estate, etc• Games• Facebook• Skype, Facetime• Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint• Hotmail, Gmail and Outlook• Downloads and updates of software

Dalkeith Hall, Waratah Avenue Cost: Affinity Club members: $6 Non-members: $10 Bring your

laptop to our Internet cafe

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If you have friends who would prefer to play cards, board games or Scrabble at this time, please let Marita know so that we can start a new table with your preferred game.

Your suggestions for new activities not catered for yet by the Nedlands Affinity Club are always welcome.

Mah Jong at 1.00 pm – 3.30 pmIf you have ever wished to learn something new that you can do for life to exercise your brain try Mah Jong. The players are of various levels and always welcome new players to the game.

If you have never played before, please let me know so that we can start a new beginners groups with our volunteer Ken Li. He teaches both European and Chinese style.–

Dalkeith Hall, Waratah Avenue Cost: Affinity Club members: $3.50 Non-members: $5Inclusive of Afternoon Tea.

Tips to help prevent aches and pains from Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA:If the cold and damp weather stops you from exercising, just consider pre-planning your physical activities during winter, for example:1. Walking indoors, such as around shopping centres where temperatures are controlled for your comfort2. Vacuum cleaning will keep you active for a good period of time3. Playing with children4. Swimming indoors, join a Hydrotherapy Pool Class5. Taking our yoga/ line dancing classes6. Using the stairs instead of using lifts/escalators7. Stretching or doing light exercises while watching TV

For More Information contact NCC on 9386 6170 positiveageing@nedlands.wa.gov.au

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Monthly – Monday Movie Club Meet at the Windsor Cinema Cr Stirling Hyw and Dalkeith Rd.at 10.45am for movie. Followed by lunch& film review at the Captain Stirling Hotel or Martineau’s We buy our own tickets at the Windsor

Monday 27 June: Money MonsterMonday 25 July: Love and friendship

Affinity Club members go into draw to win a movie voucher drawn during lunch

Waratah Walkers No cost

8.00 - 9.00 am April - Dec Meet at Dalkeith Hall 99 Waratah Ave

This is a Heart Foundation walking group “Walking 101” This slower and shorter walk ideal for those who find the regular walk too much.

09.00am – 11.30am at NCC Learn to use your Tablet with confidence!

Tai Chi for WellbeingBeginner’s 9.00am-10.00amDalkeith Hall Instructor: Trish Jamieson NEW 6 WEEK COURSE starts on July 20Please register your interest at NCC

• Improve your balance and posture to prevent falls.• Improve Joint flexibility and muscle strength.

Cost: Affinity Members $48 Non Members $60

Yoga 8.30 -9.30 am Dalkeith Hall Instructor: Christine Smith This is a restorative Hatha Yoga class

• Gentle stretching and postures to improve balance andflexibility.

• Relaxation and meditation to Reduce stress• Breathing exercises to improve lung and heart function

Cost: Affinity Club Members $7 Non Members $9

Wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and blanket for relaxation.

Activities are open to ALL Seniors Held at Nedlands Community Centre and Dalkeith Hall 97 Waratah Ave Dalkeith (unless stated otherwise )

Enquiries Phone 9386 6170 Affinity Membership is $20.00 per financial year. If paying by cheque please make out to “City of Nedlands”

Table Tennis 11.00am – 2.00pm Dalkeith Hall A great way to stay healthy, have fun and friendship while improving hand/eye coordination.

Nedlands Laughter Yoga Club 10.30 – 11.30am - Meets 2nd Wed of month Dalkeith Hall Wed 13 July/ Wed 10 August Instructor: Trish Jamieson Laughter is a smile that bursts. • Reduce stress and tension• Provide cardio-vascular exercise increasing oxygen to the brain• Releases endorphins which help us feel good• Strengthens the immune system• Lowers blood pressure and produces a feeling of relaxation and

well-beingwww.laughwa.org.au

Internet Café – Computer Classes 10.00am – 12.00 noon at NCC

• Keep up with our ever-changing world• Learn skills that interest you in an empathetic

environment at your own pace.• If you have an Ipad or laptop you are encouraged to

bring it to learn on

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Coffee ataatat $Please ask for the 2016/17 Membership form at the NCC desk or request one via email.

Monthly – Good Company Group- 1st Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm -3.30pm at NCC Monthly topics and guest speakers plus afternoon tea 5 July: How to live in your home for longer?

2 August: Make up: do's & dont's for seniors.

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ALL welcome RSVP for catering: 9386 9803

Line Dancing 1.30pm – 2.30pm Dalkeith Hall

Instructor Geoff Tuke

A wonderful fun way to keep fit and no partner required. Come and give it a go! An easy fun way to do 4000 steps

Mah- Jong 1.00pm – 3.30pm at NC C

• Exercise the brain

• Improve cognitive skills

• Socialise and make new friends

• Players of all levels welcome

Activities: July - August 2016

Benefits: Discounted classes and Waratah coffee at $4 at Yabba Dabba.

NEW Ipad for seniors – Tablet Classes

NEW Craft Cafe 12.30pm – 3pm at NCC All crafts and abilities welcome - knitters, sewers embroiderers etc

Every Tuesday except the 1st of the month

Cost: Affinity Club Members $6 Non Members $10

Cost: Affinity Club Members $3.50 Non Members $5

Cost: Affinity Club Members $7 Non Members $10

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Cost: Affinity Club Members $40 Non Members $60

Cost: Affinity Club Members $2

Non Members $4

Cost: Affinity Club Members $5 Non Members $7

Non Members $4

NEW 6 WEEK COURSE starts on July 19

Tea/ coffee and refreshment included. Volunteer instructor Ken Li

Tea/ coffee and refreshment included. Volunteer instructors: Ian, Doris and Grant

Starts on July 19