OUR NEWSLETTER - CORONA VIRUS

As of 13th March 2020 the Highton Senior Club is closed until further notice. Unfortunately the latest news on 23rd June the restrictions are still in place.

Gatherings Indoor no more than 5 people. Outdoor gatherings 10 people or less

4 Square Metres rule applies to each individual space.

GEELONG FACILITIES HAVE OPENED

Smimming Pools, National Wool Museum, Belmont Market

Libraries, Playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment, Geelong Gallery

What's Happening at the Club?..

Council have commenced the refurbishment of the women's and men's toilets also the store room.

The club roof has been replaced in preparation for the Solar Panels to be installed.

Members will be notified when the club opens for our regular activities.

CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT

Find up to date resources and answers to common questions

at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19

EMERGENCY RELIEF

If you are in mandatory self-isolation, you may be eligible for deliveries of essential food and personal care items and should call the hotline on:

1800 675 398

REGULAR CLUB ACTIVITIES;

CARPET BOWLS ,SATURDAY MEALS ,BINGO, TAI CHI ,
LINE DANCING, CARDS, TABLE TENNIS, KNIT and CHAT
To contain the spread of this virus, good person hygiene, socialdistancing and not visiting friends or relatives if you are unwell.

A few tips;

• Wash your hands with soap and running water.
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
  
  more info ; www.dhhs,vic.au/coronavirus

ADVICE FROM Department of Health and Human Services Food Safety

If you are unable to buy a sanitiser you can make your own .

• Household bleach (unscented) 2.5ml (1/2 teaspoon)
• 1ltr of water
• Use 1ltr spray bottle .

This solution can be used to soak dishes after hand washing.

Stock up on paper handtowels

To wipe hands use paper hand towels and if using a tea towel or towel only use once and put in the wash.

TAKE CARE EVERYONE to KEEP HEALTHY

CANCELLED-- all Activities at the Club. Keep in contact with your family and friends.With all this spare time go for a walk, pull out weeds, read a book, watch a movie and generally keep busy.

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS and Milestones

Margaret Bee 80, Des Laurence 80, Paul List 70, Keith Lucas 80, Norma Rollauer 90

MAY; Happy Birthday to all our members who have a Birthday in May.

CORONA VIRUS (Anon)

I'm normally a social girl

I love to meet my mates

But lately with the VIRUS here

We can't go out the gates

You see , we are "oldies"now

We need to stay inside

If they haven't seen us for awhile

They'll think we've upped and died

They'll never know the things we did

Before we got this old

There wasn't Facebook

So not everything was told

We may seem sweet old ladies

Who would never be uncouth

But we grew up in the 60's

If you only knew the truth

There was sex and drugs and rock'n roll

The pill and miniskirts

We smoked we drank we partied

And were quite outrageous flirts

Then we settled down and got married

And turned into someone's mum

Somebodie's wife and then Nana

Who on earth did we become?

We didn't mind the change of pace

Because our lives were full

But to bury us before we're dead

Is like a red rag to a bull

So here you found me stuck inside

For 4 weeks maybe more

I finally found myself again

Then I had to choose the door!

It didn't really bother me

I'd while away the hour

I'd bake for all the family

But I've got no bloody flour

Now Netflix is just wonderful

I like a gutsy thriller

I'm swooning over Idris

Or some randy sexy killer

At least I've got a stash of booze

For when I'm being idle

There's wine and whiskey, even gin

If I'm feeling suicidal

So let's all drink to lockdown

To recovery and health

And hope this bloody VIRUS

Doesn't decimate our wealth

We'll all get through the crisis

And be back to join our mates

Just hoping I'm not far too wide

To fit through the flaming gates!!! .

CHEERS FOR THE ANZACS

As I lay back in hospital

A tear drop in my eye

I watched the grand old ANZACS

As they proudly marched past.

I wondered what was in their minds

As they marched along with pride

I bet they were thinking of lost mates

Who unfortunately had died.

War is such a futile thing

With losses of young lives

Mothers weeping for their sons

And scores of widowed wives.

I hope that we all realise

The sacrifice they gave

Some were only just young lads

But soon were very brave.

But rather than enjoy the world

They left us to like

We find that we have murders

Violent robberies and strikes.

Surely reason will prevail

And we'll live without fear again

Just to let those great old ANZACS know

That they didn't die in vain.

Lest We Forget

• LOCKDOWN RECIPE Savoury Scones

Ingredients;

1cup SR flour a little salt 1/4 teaspoon mustard

1 cup bacon pieces 1 cup tasty cheese

1 egg 1 cup milk cayeene /parsley

Mix all ingredients together, put spoonful in shallow patty tins or on a tray and cook in a hot oven for 20 minutes.

SPECIAL DATE for your Diary

TBA

SATURDAY MEALS -more help needed.

We sincerely thank our volunteers who shop and prepare our meals every 2nd and 4th Saturday in the month.

It would be appreciated if we could have 2 people each meal to clear tables and scrape the plates before they're loaded into the dish washer.

The volunteers who prepare our meals are not expected to do the dishes as well.

Members it is up to you to make sure our meals continue. Please indicate on the signup sheet which of these roles you will help with.

LIMITED CAR PARK SPACE at the CLUB

With the number of members and renters outnumbering our car park spaces we find it difficult to get a car park. It would be appreciated where possible to car pool with a friend or taxi.

"Many Hands Make Light work"
FRIDAY BINGO 1.00pm - 3.30 pm

Bingo numbers have increased. Thank you to our members who organise the games each week. Many prizes to be won.

COMMENTS FROM SOME BINGO PLAYERS WHY THEY COME EACH WEEK :

• "Fun afternoon, like Seniors kindergarden
• Wanted to be with everyone and not sit at home by myself
• Company, enjoy, keeps mind active, love meeting people
• Love playing Bingo , all lovely people
• Love helping set up the Bingo "
• Best Bingo Markers are: Dob O Ink, Bingo O Marker

CARPET BOWLS TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY

CARPET BOWLS DITTY

Ha, Ha, Ha, and Ho, Ho, Ho,
As on the carpet I Go, Go, Go.
If I'm lucky I get on kitty
If not on the ball I get quite niggly
After all it's just a game
When all's said and done
Winning's the aim

Bowls are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1.00pm

Two new Bowling arms have been purchased for the use of members. These arms enable players who have difficulty getting down to bowl, thus enabling players to still enjoy the game of bowls.

Name down for carpet bowls at 12.45pm. This enables teams to be written up and start play at 1.00pm sharp. Now that the weather is improving the 3 mats are being used. Door prizes and competitions are being organised. All welcome to come along and enjoy the bowls as well as meeting with your friends over a cuppa during the afternoon. Cards and board games are available for members to play on these days.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Elder Abuse Prevention and Support

Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust (such as a family member or friend).

Abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and include mistreatment and neglect.

Contact is free confidential help on 1300 368 821

Legal Problems

Barwon Community Legal Service offers free independent legal advice, education and support in Belmont, Corio, Norlane and Colac. Call 1300 430 599 to make an appointment.

VOLUNTEERS

The Highton Senior Club relies on volunteers for all their activities, so if you are able to lend a hand please see President Elaine.

We are grateful that the following members have accepted responsibility for organising the following activities;

• Kitchen: Vivien - Everything to do with the kitchen.
• Cleaning: John, Graham - General cleaning and repairs.
• Garden: Jillian, Lynn, Eligio, John, Noreen
• Bowls: Beryl - Tuesday; Vivien - Wednesday
• Saturday: Vivien and Beryl
• Bingo: Rita, Beryl, Elma
• Renters: Sandy, Elaine
• Opening of Club: John
• Finance: Mary, Sandy
• Meals: Vivien, Beryl, Heather, Rita, Roma
• Line Dancing: Noreen, Ivy, Mila, Shirley, Mary
• Newsletter &
• Webmaster: Elaine, Heather, Sandy, Angela
• Secretary: Sandy
• President: Elaine

Highton Seniors contacts

• Phone: 5244 2258
• Email: hightonseniors@gmail.com
• Website: www.hightonseniors.com.au
• President: Elaine Coles 0434021062
• V/President: Angela Thompson
• Secretary:Sandy Beath 5292 2117
• Treasurer: Mary Lyons

CLUB EVENTS

• Line Dancing - Mon 9.00am, Tue 9.00am, Fri 10.30am Cost $5.00
• Carpet Bowls - Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 1.00pm
• Cards - Tuesday, Saturday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
• Tai Chi - Learners Mondays 1.30pm-2.30pm, Advanced Fridays 9.00am-10.00am Cost $5.00
• Bingo - Fridays 1.00pm EYES DOWN
• Table Tennis /Board Games - 2nd/4th Thurs 9.30-12noon
• Saturday Meal - 2^nd&4^th Saturday of month at noon. Meal Cost $7.00/$10
• Committee Mtg - 2nd Wed of month at 10.30am