Archie Summer Closure

The Archie Graham Community Centre will close for Christmas and New Year from midday Tuesday 24 December 2019 until 8.15am Thursday 2nd January 2020.

Archie Graham Community Centre

December 2019 - January 2020

This Christmas, let’s celebrate with less waste

Join us to make handmade Christmas cards, decorations and gift bags

When: 10am - 11.30am Thurs 5 December AND 10am - 11.30am Mon 9 December

Where: Archie Graham Community Centre. Bookings: Call Archie Reception 5559 4920

The Archie Graham Community Centre (Archie) is a place for self-help and to mix with others.

If you are new to Archie, the Tasty Plate Café is a good spot for a cuppa and to spend some time to see how the place ‘ticks’. Get yourself a newsletter, check out the noticeboards, ask questions to find out what’s on and … join in as you wish.

Thanks to all who have led and been involved at Archie in 2019. Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and happy holiday - from all at Archie.

Make your own Christmas cards

Join creatives Tina and Claire to make your

own Christmas Cards from recycled and re-

purposed materials

What to bring: pre-used Christmas cards to

cut up, pencils, textas, re-purposed paper or

fabric …. or use ours

Cost: by donation if you use our materials

Make Christmas decorations

Make cute Christmas decorations from pre-

loved buttons and beads with Clare and Alex

What to bring: buttons or beads that are a

range of colours and sizes. We have wire on

which to thread the buttons and beads.

Cost: by donation if you use our materials

Take some small actions to make a BIG difference! One of the Warrnambool 2040 goals is to be a waste wise city that reduces,

reuses and recycles to achieve a waste free future. From 1st November single-use plas-

tic shopping bags are banned in Victoria to reduce plastic pollution and help protect the

environment.

Say no to all single use plastic, including bags, straws, cups, bottles, cotton buds and

promise to be plastic free. You can get online at www.w2040.com.au/takeaction and join hun-

dreds of others in Warrnambool who have taken a pledge to take action.

Make your own reusable gift bags

Join keen sewers Christine and Suzie to make

mesh gift bags suitable to reuse as produce bags

when buying small fruit & veg like beans, cherries,

snow peas etc

What to bring: a sewing machine if you have

one. If not, please help us cut out the pattern pieces

and thread the drawstring to complete bags & take

some of what you help make, home

Cost: by donation if you use our materials

Phone: 03 55594 920 E-mail: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

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Farewell 2019, Happy Christmas & Holidays

ARCHIE VOLUNTEERS, EXERCISE GROUPS and FRIENDS

are invited to our

ARCHIE END of 2019 CELEBRATION When: 3.15pm - 4.30pm Friday 20 December Where: Archie Rec Hall

Cost: $5 Includes welcome drink and platters to share prepared by Tasty Plate

No charge for Volunteers; please wear your volunteer badge or collect it at the door

Bookings: with payment at Archie Reception by 5pm Wed 18 Dec

Volunteers; please RSVP attendance or not at Reception by 5pm Wed 18 Dec.

What’s on: 3.15pm: mingle, clink glasses & eat yummy food to celebrate the end of a fab year

Review of the year we’ve had, in pictures

Say thanks to our Archie Volunteers

Enjoy a song led by some of Archie’s own!

4.30-5pm: all hands on deck to clean - up, lock the doors and start the weekend :)

Social cyclists - Christmas break-up

When: 12.30pm onwards Friday 13 December

Where: The Flying Horse Function Room

What else: We buy our own meal and drinks.

Secure your spot by adding your name to the list in the bike

shed. We will do our normal ride and skip the usual cuppa af-

terwards so you can go home and ditch the lycra if you wish...

or even ride to lunch.

Queries: Ask one of our Social Cyclist Volunteers: Jan, Jim, Jeff, Graham, Mick and Mabel… or call Clare 5559 4920

Our Wednesday ‘Out to Lunch group’… will celebrate the end of 2019 & start of 2020 with afternoon tea

Come along and enjoy afternoon tea and great company for our Dec & Jan gatherings. We purchase our own coffee/tea & cake (approx. $10) & chat about what’s coming up at Archie. When: Wed 18 December at 2pm When: Wed 15 January, at 2pm Where: Quorum, 86 Kepler St, W’bool Where: TBC, call Reception

Enquiries welcome, call Hayley McCosh, Social Support Coordinator on 5559 4879 or Clare Vaughan on 5559 4920.

Please book your spot through Archie Reception or call 5559 4920.

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Activities over summer

Activity: Last date in 2019 Date to resume in 2020

Rec Room Exercise Classes - Pulselite, Strength Training, Step-ping Stones, Moove & Groove, Water Exercise Classes

Friday 20 December Monday 6 January

Hydrotherapy Pool Monday 23 December Thursday 2 January

Social Cycling Friday 13 December Monday 3 February

Heart Foundation Walking Groups

Monday 16 December Tuesday 17 December Friday 13 December

Monday 6 January Tuesday 7 January Friday 10 January

Computers with Richard Skilbeck Monday 16 December Monday 3 February

Computers with Sandra Pearce Tuesday 17 December Tuesday 4 February

Computers with David Pearson Wednesday 18 December Wednesday 5 February

Computers with Colin Wake Thursday 19 December Friday 20 December

Thursday 7 February Friday 8 February

Assistance with My Aged Care & online forms with Jan Harrington

Friday 29 November Friday 8 February

Mah-jong Wednesday 18 December Wednesday 8 January

Scrabble Wednesday 18 December Wednesday 8 January

Writers Group Monday 11 November Monday 10 February

IPAD’s with Murray Hennig Thursday 19 December April 2019

Chair-based Yoga with Yoshi Friday 13 December Friday 10 January

SENIORS CLUB Billiards Monday 23 December Thursday 2 January

SENIORS CLUB Gentle Exercise Monday 9 December Monday 13 January

SENIORS CLUB Knitting Monday 16 December Monday 3 February

SENIORS CLUB Scottish Country Dancing

Monday 2 December Monday 10 February

SENIORS CLUB Walking group Ongong Friday 10 January

SENIORS CLUB Indoor Bowls - Beginners

Thursday 12 December Tuesday 10 December

Tuesday 14 January Tuesday 14 January

SENIORS CLUB Cards - 500 - Euchre

Tuesday 10 December Friday 13 December

Tuesday 14 January

SENIORS CLUB Line dancing Wednesday 18 December Wednesday 15 January

SENIORS CLUB Sewing Thursday 12 December Thursday 13 February

SENIORS CLUB Singing Friday 13 December Friday 10 January

SENIORS CLUB Painting Friday 13 December Friday 10 January

The start of a new year is the perfect time to try a new activity at Archie or join THE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB; a club that welcomes new members - you don’t need to be aged 60yrs+ to join. Enquiries welcome. Call in to Archie, and have a coffee in the Tasty Plate Café and see how the place ‘ticks’. Feel free to ask questions and chat to people involved in activities that interest you. If the time is not right to chat, enquire at Reception about arranging a better time to meet with relevant group leaders.

TOO HOT AT HOME? IT’S COOL AT ARCHIE!

The Archie Graham Community Centre is a great place to spend time to escape the heat.

Feel free to find a quiet place to read, have a cool drink or cup of tea in the dining room or a coffee in the Tasty Plate Café. The courtyard garden near the pool is shady by late afternoon.

Free WIFI is available at Archie; why not explore the world of podcasts?

Netflix movies are scheduled fortnightly on Tuesdays 2pm and grandparent/grand kids movies are fortnightly on Fridays 2pm in January 2020

The book and DVD swap is located in the dining room and anyone can access a wide range of books and movies. The daily newspapers are available in the dining room too.

The Tasty Plate Café - a Training Café

The Tasty Plate Café thrives on being a part of The Archie Graham Community Centre.

In the Tasty Plate Café kitchen we have a combination of eager staff in training and hospitality professionals who are highly skilled chefs and baristas.

While we aim to provide a high level of customer service, please note that some of our staff are learning on-the-job and your patience and understanding is most appreciated.

Our carefully curated menus are based on the seasons

and a lot of our produce is proudly sourced locally.

At the Tasty Plate Cafe, we like to keep things fresh for

you, so keep in mind our menu changes regularly.

Thanks to Robyn and the volunteers who tend the gar-

dens at Archie, herbs and greens are picked fresh and

add an extra zing to our food.

We also have Cappuccinos, Café Lattes, Flat White Coffees, Long Black Coffees, Iced Coffees &

chilled drinks in the fridge.

Thank you for supporting us and helping our trainees become skilled and sought after chefs and

baristas! - Cherie, Harel and the Tasty Plate Café Team

Here is a sample of café meals and take away items from the fridge

Corn and zucchini fritters Salmon patties Poached eggs on toast

Roast of the Day Baked potato with bacon and cheese, sour cream and slaw

Thai beef salad

Wellness bowls Chicken pesto sundried tomato panini Chicken parmigiana

Croissants Quiches Bacon and egg pies

Frittatas Rolls, wraps, sandwiches, fruit salads, slices, cakes, desserts

Gluten free treats as well! Prices for meals are affordable and range from $5 to $12

The Tasty Plate Café

DINNER AND XMAS LIGHTS TOUR

Would you enjoy a meal at the City Memorial Bowls Club followed by a tour of Christmas Lights around Warrnambool on our “Out & About” bus?

When: Monday, 9th December 2019

Time: Approximately 5pm, pick up from home and

tour to conclude approximately 10.00pm

Cost: $8 (for social support program clients)

LIMITED SPACES, so please call Hayley, Rhonda or Mathew on 0407 813 810 to reserve your spot!!

We currently have vacancies for additional volunteers to assist with Archie Social Support Pro-

grams.

To find out more, please contact Hayley McCosh, Social Support Coordinator on 5559 4879.

Hayley works part time so if you miss her, feel free to leave a massage and she will call you back.

Archie Social Support Programs

Archie Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9-10 am 10.15-11.15am 11.30-12.30 pm

Computer sessions Tutor: Richard Skilbeck $5

10 -11am 1-2pm 2-3pm

Computer sessions Tutor Sandra Pearce $5

By Appointment 1 hour - Please phone 5559 4920

Computer sessions Tutor David Pearson $5

By Appointment 1 hour - Please phone 5559 4920

Computer sessions Denise or Brian Richards $5

By Appointment 9- 11am Assistance with

Online Forms Tutor: Jan Harrington $5

1.30-2.30pm 3-4pm Computer sessions

Tutor: Chris O’Grady $5

8.45-9.45am Men's Strength Training at Archie

$6

9.30–11am Social Gardening at Archie

2nd & 4th Wed/month Free

2-3pm Computer sessions Tutor Colin Wake.

$5

12.30-1.30pm 2-3.00pm Computer sessions

Tutor Colin Wake $5

10-11am Heart Foundation Walking Group

Surf Lifesaving Club-beach-side Free

10-11am Strength Training at Archie

$6

11.45-12.45pm ‘ My Strength ’ Individual training in a

group $6

8.45-9.45am Men's Strength Training

At Archie $6

10-11am Heart Foundation Walking Group

Meet Northpoint / Cen-tro Shopping Centre - main entrance Free

11.15am –12noon Stepping Stones (Hospital Referral only)

at Archie $6

1.30- 2.15pm Pulse Lite - general exercise class

at Archie $6

10-11am Strength Training at Archie

$6

10-11.30am Social Cycling Meet at car park at

Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park.. $4 bike hire if required.

10-11.30am Social Cycling Meet at car park at

Shipwreck Bay Holi-day Park $4 bike hire if required

10.30am -11.15am Chair-based yoga at Archie

$6

12.45- 1.30pm Pulse Lite - general exercise class

at Archie $6

2.00pm - 4.00pm Movies at Archie Weeks may vary due to

volunteer availability. $2

1.30-3.30 pm Mah -jong & Scrabble at Archie

$2

11.15am –12noon Stepping Stones (Hospital Referral only)

at Archie $6

11.45-12.45pm ‘ My Strength ’ Individual training in a

group at Archie $6

1.00pm– 3.00pm Writers Group. 2nd Monday of the

month. $2

4.30pm -5.30pm Heart Foundation Walking Group

Meet at Aquazone Free

2.00pm -2.45pm Moove & Groove Silent disco

at Archie $6

1.30- 2.15pm Pulse Lite - general exercise class

at Aquazone $6

2.00pm -2.45pm Moove & Groove Silent disco

at Archie $6

2-3 pm Water Exercise at Archie

$9

2-3 pm Water Exercise at Archie

$9

2-3 pm Water Exercise at Archie

$9

2-4pm OMNI stands for Older Men -New Ideas.

A social discussion group for older men. 2nd & 4th Friday each month.

Keen to start an exercise class and not sure where to start? Call Archie Reception staff on 5559 4920 and book in for a

“Find your exercise class assessment.” Mondays at 12 noon OR Wednesdays at 12.45pm

Cost: Free

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Get involved

Find your exercise class!

Keen to start an exercise class and not sure how to start? Book in for a ‘find your exercise class assessment session’ with group fitness instructor Michelle Steere.

Please collect and a pre-exercise assessment form prior to attending your session. as it forms part of the discussion about finding a suitable class for you.

When: Mondays at 12 noon OR Wednesdays at 12.45pm Cost: Free

Bookings: At Archie Reception or call 5559 4920. Exercise Options:

You can also boost your fitness and join the walking groups, social cycling and even bodyboarding.

The Senior Citizens Club offers Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing. Call in to Archie and find out more or see a class or group in action.

Strength Training Men’s Strength Training My Strength Training

Pulse Lite Stepping Stones Moove and Groove

Water Exercise Chair-based Yoga General Exercise Senior Citizens Club

Computer Room Mentors

Richard, Sandra, David P, Colin, Brian, Denise and Chris are all very experienced mentors who have ‘tried and tested’ tips and tricks galore to help boost your computer skills.

See attached Archie timetable showing availabil-ity, on each day of the week.

Cost: $5.00

Book at Arch ie Reception or call 5559 4920

Assistance with My Aged Care and Online Forms

The word is out about how helpful Jan and Mabel are for people wanting a hand to complete online forms. Jan and Mabel, can be trusted to assist you with your confidential information.

When: Fridays 9-11am (Jan) Mondays 1.30-4.00pm (Mabel) COST: Free

Bookings essential at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

IPad Courses: Introductory and Intermediate Level

Instructor: Murray Hennig Accredited Workplace Assessor & Trainer. $15 per session. ($75 for the 5 sessions to be paid on booking for Introductory course).

Please register at Archie Reception and pay for your course to secure your place. Minimum numbers apply, book early to avoid disappointment.

Week Date Introductory Intermediate

1 14/11/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

2 21/11/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

3 28/11/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

4 5/12/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

5 12/12/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

Overrun/BYE 19/12/2019 10.30am-midday 1-2.30pm

Boost your IT Skills

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Theatre and Simply Singing

2020 Lighthouse Theatre Season - Launch

When: Wednesday 5th December 6.30pm.

Ignite your senses and inspire your imagination with the 2020 Theatre Season Launch. An enriching night of performance mixed with a showcase of the 2020 Season.

Start your evening at 6.30 pm with a preview of the season, then enjoy an op-portunity to socialize with nibbles and a drink at interval before watching a 50 -minute performance of the inspiring 'Casting Off!'

Tickets are just $5 each* Available at the Lighthouse Theatre box office or online https://www.lighthousetheatre.com.au

*Current subscribers contact the theatre to access their complimentary tickets.

4.5 Stars - “Casting Off… is laugh-out-loud funny. It is motivational. It is intelligent. And, with mind-blowing trapeze stunts, it is testament to what the human body can do.” - Edinburgh Festival's Magazine

Morning Music at the Lighthouse Theatre

The last show for 2019 is Santa Clause is coming to Town. When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 11:00am.

Morning Music favourites Melissa Langton and Mark Jones team up with opera and cabaret star David Rogers-Smith to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

You’ve never been to Christmas party quite like this one! Mario Lanza’s pouring eggnog for Bette Midler while Nat King Cole plays swinging versions of Silent Night and Come All Ye Faithful!

Fabulous vocal arrangements, Jokes about Three Wise Men walking into a stable - and it wouldn’t be Christmas without a good sing-a-long round the Steinway!

Do you want to go to Morning Music Shows but you are put off because you don’t know any-one else who wants to go? Come with Clare Vaughan and our group from Archie!

Full price tickets: $20.00. Our groups tickets: $15. Book and pay for your ticket at Archie Reception. On the day of the show, meet Clare and the group at Archie at 10:15am and together we will walk to the Lighthouse Theatre, enjoy pre-show refreshments (complementary fruit cake and a drop of sher-ry for Christmas) and we will take our seats as a group.

Simply Singing

Did you know that groups of parents/carers and their children aged from newborns to 4 years, sing at Archie on Tuesday mornings? Talented WCC Family Support Practitioner, Jo Pruis leads the groups.

Simply singing focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs & stories.

“Connect with your child through rhyme and sound as we play, bounce, rock, swing, tickle and sing together in a fun and relaxed environment!”

Jo and the Simply Singing Singers invite seniors to their final session for 2019. Join with us to sing songs like: “You are my Sunshine’‘ & “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

When: 10am -11am Tuesday 17 December

Where: Seniors Meeting Room at Arch ie

How Seniors can join in? Call in or contact Archie Reception on 5559 4920 and book a spot asap because places are limited.

No singing experience required; just a willingness to join in and have fun.

Casting Off performers

TUESDAY MOVIES and DOCUMENTRIES

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Movies

2.00 pm start; Archie Community Programs 2; Room; $2.00

Tuesday 10 December; 45 Years, Drama, 2015, 1 hr 35 mins

Kate Mercer (Charlotte Rampland) and her husband Geoff (Tom

Courtney) are excitedly planning a party to celebrate their 45th wed-

ding anniversary. However, one week before the celebration, a letter

arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discov-

ered, frozen in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. As the party nears,

there might not be a marriage left to celebrate.

Tuesday 14 January; Boyhood; Drama, Epic 2 hrs 46 mins

Boyhood is a 2014 American coming -of-age drama film written and di-

rected by Richard Linklater, and starring Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane,

Lorelei Linklater, and Ethan Hawke.

Filmed from 2001 to 2013, Boyhood depicts the childhood and adolescence

of Mason Evans Jr. (Coltrane) from ages six to eighteen as he grows up in

Texas with divorced parents (Arquette and Hawke). Richard Linklater's

daughter Lorelei plays Mason's sister, Samantha.

Tuesday 28th January; A Star Is Born; 2018, Drama, Music, Romance 2 hrs 16 mins

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and

falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga).

She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer -

until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Are you a grandparent looking after grandkids, or an aunt, uncle or parent looking

to share quality time with a child in your care? Come to one of our Friday movies!

Friday 10th January; Storks; Fantasy, Adventure 1 hr 40 mins

Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages. But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must

scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby.

Friday 24th January; Benji; 2018, Adventure, Family, Romance

1 hr 26 mins

Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of

a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention when-ever he stops by. His particular favourites are a pair of children who

feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents.

When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them.

Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.

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Warrnambool West Neighbourhood House

Free WIFI Did you know that West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House has Free Wifi?

Tuesday 10-5pm

Thursday 2.30-5pm

Friday 2.30-5pm

Summer School Holiday Activities:

Resin Art classes for children 10+

Green Yoga and Nature Play for children 5-12years

Children’s cooking classes 10+

Summer play group for children aged 0-5years

Children’s craft activities 10+

Please contact Jill for a timetable of our school holiday activities! M: 0418 944 276 E: jbourke@warrnambool.v ic.gov.au

FB: west warrnambool neighbourhood house

Warrnambool Community Garden

The Garden Market is making it easy for

you to buy from local producers, growers, mak-

ers & creatives; workshops and activities for all

ages, and yummy food for you to eat with us or

take home.

Live music & bar for your mid-week enjoyment.

No dogs in the garden please.

Entry by gold coin donation to be in the draw for

a weekly prize of $50 market money.

For more info call 0448 460 019

Christmas Tree Recycling

Drop your live Christmas tree off at the Warrnam-

bool Community Garden (corner of Grieve St &

Grafton Rd) and it will be recycled (mulched and

reused at the garden).

Drop off is FREE

27 December 2019 - 19 January 2020 with drop

off in the roped off area outside the gate.

Christmas trees only - no other green waste will be

accepted.

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FREE Craft Workshop

Join us for this little crafty working bee for people

of all ages: we need adults, children, parents,

seniors, grandparents, teenagers, toddlers, el-

ders, youngers, artists, creatively challenged and

everyone in between to pitch in.

When: Thursday 9 January 10:30-12pm Where: Archie Graham Community Centre

Please help us reach our target of handcraft-

ing 500 little houses ready to be installed on

mass in Gateway Plaza, for:

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020.

The message that Warm Safe Home Project hopes to spread is simple:

Older people have an equal right as everyone else to live free from fear and to feel safe in their own home and everywhere.

Morning tea, craft materials, and good conversa-tion provided.

Please book at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

Age-Friendly Communities Project

The Warrnambool Rostrum Club

Rostrum provides a way to keep the mind interested and active in a supportive social setting

Age-friendly Warrnambool is supporting Rostrum to offer free annual memberships for peo-ple aged 65 and over.

Join us at Anchor Point Village, 55 Aberline Rd, to see what it's all about with these free morning tea sessions. Bookings essential, contact Lois at Anchor Point Village (03) 5559 8277

When: Wednesday 12th February 10am – 11:30am – A Childhood Memory and Would I lie to you?

Wednesday 19th February 10am – 11:30am – A Favourite Movie and Antiques Roadshow

Wednesday 26th February 10am – 11:30am – Irish Debate and Balderdash game

For more information contact the Age-friendly Communities Project Worker Becky Nevin Berger, who works Thursdays & Fridays on: 55594488 or rnevinberger@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Warm Safe Home Project Gardening at Archie

Courtyard Gardening

Have you noticed that the courtyards are looking

more loved than they used to be?

Thanks to a small band of volunteers led by

Robyn Drechsel, the courtyards are planted with

hardy succulents and flowers.

Anyone interested in assisting to maintain the

courtyard gardens, feel free to come along at

9:30-12pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday/month

Thanks to the Men’s Shed Crew!

Four wooden benches have been repaired and are in the courtyards ready for use during the warmer weather. Feel free to enjoy the court-yards - entrance via the rear gates near the pool.

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES IN 2020 - back due to popular demand!

Sleep Easy - Bridget Lane, Chiropractor & Meditation Teacher, will share skills that you can use to improve your sleep. 4 sessions: 2.15 - 3pm Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb

Be Well, Breathe Well - Jacqui Eberbach, Osteopath & Acupuncturist will guide you through some simple breathing techniques that benefit your lung function and assist in good posture. 4 sessions: 2.15 - 3pm Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 March

Chair-based Yoga - Yoshi Inada-Lane, Chiropractor & Yoga Instructor wil l lead practical ses-sions which are about improving mobility and vitality through mindful breathing coupled with gentle movement. Weekly, sessions starting 10 January till end June 2020.

Pelvic Floor and Core - Karen Benson, Continence Physiotherapist will deliver a presentation about how the pelvic floor and core muscles work, how to strengthen them and keep them flexible which means that they need to be able to relax as well as lift and hold.

Session on Wednesday 19 February 2.15pm -3.15pm at Archie.

All wellness sessions cost $6 and are suitable for men & women. If cost prohibits anyone from attending, please contact Clare Vaughan or call 5559 4920 to chat about the circumstances.

Bookings are essential; via Archie Reception or call 5559 4920.

Community Information Sessions

End of Life Preparations Workshop

Over the course of two hours learn about ad-vanced care planning, powers of attorney and wills. Be inspired to complete an end of care plan, a life review, a death plan and funeral plan.

Presenters: Eric Fairbank from the Warrnam-bool and District Hospice or Lu Butler Hospice Manager and Melissa Couch Advance Care Planning Officer South West Healthcare

Dying well requires thought and planning

When: 10.30 am—12.30 pm, Thurs 16 Jan

When: 7.00 pm—9.00 pm, Thurs 13 Feb

Where: Archie Graham Community Centre

Cost: Free

Bookings essential at Archie Reception or call 5559 4920

Phone: 03 55594 920 E-mail: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Save the dates...

My Aged Care Information Session

My Aged Care is the start point to access Australian

Government funded services. When you turn 65, register! It’s never too early or late to do it

In this session we will find out about: The types of aged care services available includes support to stay in your own home Your eligibility for services Service providers in your area Costs you may need to pay

Session led by Lee Nicholls from the Archie Active Ageing and Inclusion Team.

Date: 12.30-1.30pm Wed 8 Jan OR 10.30-11.30am Thurs 9 Jan Make enquiries or book a spot: at Archie Re-ception or call 5559 4920. Family groups welcome. Cost: Free

FREE Hearing Tests

When: Appointments are available between 9.30am - midday on Tuesday 10 December.

Where: Archie Graham Community Centre

Bookings: Call Hearing Australia 5564 6200 or book in person at Archie Reception.