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Willow Talk. JUN/JUL 2019
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yourself here.
Looking for a change of pace in your
retirement? Palm Lake Resort Willow Lodge
could be just the ticket. Find out more about
our homes for sale inside. And for our lucky
residents who already call this lifestyle resort
home, have you heard about our Resident
Referral Incentive? Find out more on Page 10.
J U N E / J U LY
What’s happening.
CONTACTS
Office 9768 3949
Emergencies 000
Doctor 9706 5168
Centrelink 132 300
Dandenong Council
8571 1000
Cafe 9768 3420
VILLAGE WELCOMES FRANKSTON LADIES CHOIR Justices of the Peace:
Phillip Anstis 0419 382 381
Norm Hansen 9706 6516
Frankston Ladies Choir is a very talented choir that has performed Kay Smart 9706 5518
Pictured above: We recently had a wine tasting night to expand the variety offered to our residents. We are now internationally. With thanks to the Residents’ Association, the
providing bottled and cask wine for the same price at the bar. Kerrie and Nancy were among the participants. choir came to Willow Lodge to delight our residents recently. Aerobics
(Thelma & Norm Hansen)
The repertoire was varied and those who attended experienced a 9706 6516
wonderful afternoon.
Bingo (Diane Heenan)
WELCOME 9768 3392
Bowls (Lindsay)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS 9706 5208
Welcome to the latest edition of Willow Talk and for his valued commitment as bus driver, as he
a big welcome also to Jacky and Bruce, our new has recently surrendered his daily bus run, due to Crib (Norm)
9706 6516
assistant caretakers. I’m sure you will make them personal reasons. We wish him well. If you would Did you know, there’s a new product on the market – an electric blanket
feel right at home! like to volunteer as a bus driver, please contact the personal throw rug (I saw it at Cheap as Chips, Carrum Downs). This Darts (Will Carruth)
0411 657 972
office or the Residents’ Association. inexpensive item may mean you don’t need your electric heaters on
The chilly weather is nearing and our wardrobes Indoor Bowls (Ron)
which will save power. Don’t forget your draught stoppers for the
now consist of coats, boots, beanies and gloves in We have introduced a weekly meat raffle - two 9768 3275
bottom of doors, to stop the cold winds. In the grip of winter, many
a colourful array of football colours on most days. prizes drawn each Friday at the Sports Club. Line Dancing (Lisa)
will also be using our clothes dryer a lot more. Please always make
Many of our residents are keen AFL supporters. Tickets can be purchased at the Office, Sports Bar 9706 6940
sure your filter is cleaned before using your dryer. Leave your dryer
There is always a hype of conversation on the during hours or on Wednesday lunch in the main Craft (Frances)
door open after use to properly cool it down. Use your vacuum cleaner
winners and the losers each round. Some of hall. You don’t need to be present at the draw. We 9794 6212
to clean any build-up of lint behind and around the dryer. Never leave
our residents are involved with internal football have phoned many happy winners so far at $2 per Social Club (Diane)
home or go to bed with the dryer on. Do not overload your dryer.
competitions. Good luck, we will announce the ticket. All proceeds will be spent on equipment for 0411 111 867
winners at the end of season. As it gets colder, our the Sports Club. Bruce Rigby Your on-site electrician. Phone 9706 5110. Table Tennis (Derek)
community will take more advantage of the resort 9706 6218
We are so excited about promoting our new builds
bus service, provided by our resident volunteers. Wed/Sat Craft (Joan)
in and around our resort. Don’t forget our incentive
These drivers support residents from one end of 9706 4260
program. You could receive $500 for referring a UPCOMING EVENTS
the resort to the other and return, either to our
friend or family member who purchases one of Woodwork Shed (Ron)
community centres, cafe, hairdresser, doctor, 9768 3275
our new trade homes. Conditions apply. Please
pathology, podiatrist, physio or gym. Upcoming events at the Sports Club (supported by the Palm Lake Garden Club (Wendy)
enquire at the office.
Resort, Willow Lodge Social Club Inc, Fresh Cafe & management):
Our volunteers also provide a service to Carrum 0413 225 718
Remember, “One person can start a friendship.
Downs Shopping Centre on Tuesdays and • Saturday, June 15 (5.30pm): Karaoke! Food also available. Saturday Knitters (Di)
One word can end a fight. One look can save a
Parkmore Shopping Centre on Thursdays. You • Saturday, July 20 (6.30pm): Trivia Night! BYO nibbles. Drink 9768 2869
relationship. One person can change your life.”
need to book your seat for the shopping centre table service available. Hairdresser (Caron)
trips in the main hall on lists provided, as seats are Jan & Brendan 9768 3544
limited. We would like to say thank you to Bruce For both events, book your seat/table with the Social Club.
Resort caretakers
Residents’ Association Inc. Bowls Club report.
Number A0059124Z
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Jesson taking out the Best Club Person honour.
The trophy was presented to Ron by Michael
Our AGM was held on Sunday, May 5. Ryan, who also presented Club Champions
VOUCHER NUMBERS GAME Here is the new committee for 2019: Maureen and Lindsay each with their Ryan Family
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT President: Maureen Atwell Trophy. Victoria Nichols presented Ron Jesson
Congrats to these winners: Vice President: Lindsay Weldon with the Ray Nichols “My Hero” award.
Here we are already at the halfway point of another year. Draw No. 239 Josie Barton. Draw Secretary: Ron Jesson
The older we get it seems the faster time flies. Maybe No. 240 Theresa Deering. Draw Treasurer: Jan Bonar BAREFOOT BOWLS
this is nature’s way of encouraging us all to remember No. 241 Danny Allen. Draw No. Committee: Marion Bjorksten, Nancy Frazer, Lola
to make the most of every day. Start by enjoying the 242 Rena Douglas. Draw No. 243 Womersley, John Cargill, Ron Coleman, John This will continue to be held on the last
simple things that make us happy - either a cuppa and Kay Smart. Draw No. 244 Ces Shanhun and Gordon Wilson. Friday each month with orders to be in by the
chat with friends or family or a visit to someone who Baryla. Match Committee: Kay Munday, Ron Jesson and Wednesday prior to the date. Please note: New
needs company and cheering up. These are the things Alan Paterson. price lists are at the club..
that enrich our lives and also have a therapeutic effect 100 numbers are on sale again Selection Committee: Frances Wood,
for all concerned. There are several residents here at at just $2 each. Available on Barbara Wilson, Ron Jesson, Bob Smith, Lindsay NEW BOWLERS
Willow Lodge whose efforts to brighten the lives of Wednesdays and Saturdays Weldon.
others go mainly unnoticed (by some). They assist with between 9.30-11am outside the Club Delegates: Maureen Atwell and We are looking for new bowlers! Come along and
minor chores, doctor’s visits and even by simply having Laundry, at Wednesday lunch and Ron Jesson. enjoy this great sport. There will be invitations out
a sympathetic ear and presence to let others know Sundays at the Sports Club from soon for our ‘Come and Try’ days. We hope you
they are part of our community. Their contributions to 6-7.15pm. President Maureen thanked Lindsay for his will come and give lawn bowls a go.
others’ wellbeing is the very essence of life’s enjoyment past year as President and welcomed the new
and should be emulated by us all if we wish to get the members to the committee. Business arising SUNDAY NIGHT RAFFLE
best out of every day. I was reminded of the above CONTACT US included a letter of recommendation for Jan Bonar
sentiments by three celebrations in the previous two to become a life member. Recommendation This happens every Sunday, with at least 12 meat
months. I refer to Easter – the holiest period in the President: carried. Congratulations Jan. raffles, a hotel voucher, plus a members lucky
Christian calendar and the expression “Do unto others David Duckworth 0419 354 124 number draw. Members must be financial to be
what you would have them do to you”. Next was Anzac Vice President: PRESENTATION NIGHT eligible for the numbers draw, and must be in
Day which embodies the virtues of self sacrifice, Roth Loriman 0407 947 650 attendance to collect, otherwise it jackpots by $5
mateship and remembrance of those who gave their Secretary: This was a very successful night with members each week until claimed. FYI, social member fee
all for this country in many conflicts. More recently, we Carmel Perkins 9706 5854 and friends enjoying delicious food and terrific is $12 per year. Please note: Raffle is drawn each
had Mother’s Day – a reminder of our family life and the Committee member: music. Presentations were well received with Ron week at 7.15pm sharp.
nurturing and care we all received as we grew. Ailsa Richardson 0435 571 143
Committee member:
The middle of the year here in Victoria starts to Aileen Pollard 0419 892 502
bring winter’s cold chills and rain and tends to have Committee member:
us all salivating at the tourism advertisements of Brian Myles 0458 139 774
warm tropical climes and sandy, palm-lined beaches. Committee member:
Luckily, Barbara and I have already booked a holiday Robyn Ridgeway 9768 2747
in Queensland. We will be catching up with my family
including three great-grandchildren. I already feel All correspondence should be
warmer just thinking of it. sent to:
Willow Lodge Residents’
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a hearty Association, 6 Willow Rd,
welcome to Jacky and Bruce Jones, our Assistant Bangholme VIC 3175.
Caretakers. We hope they enjoy living and working here
at Willow Lodge.
David
Pictured above left and middle: Michael Ryan presenting the Ryan Family Trophy to club champions
Maureen and Lindsay. Pictured above right, the event drew a wonderful crowd.
Willow Lodge Social Club. DARTS
Only a few more weeks of our
end-of-season competition,
and we have been seeing a
few ‘sickies’ lately. Winter
REPORT ON FUNCTIONS has certainly came hard and
fast. We wish them a speedy
April: Our Supper Dance (April 6) featured Andy recovery to come back with us
Lonestar who was our musician for the night. It in Season 2.
was well attended. The movie for April (April 12)
was Ladies in Black. Supper was fish bites and Competition has been very
hot cross buns and about 40 residents attended. close, with not much between
May: Our Mother’s Day Dinner Dance saw music all our teams. Finishing each
supplied by Marceau Camille. Numbers were night now without the final
down for this dance but all mothers in attendance team game will be a real
were appreciative of the gift they received. benefit during the cold winter
months. Please note: Season
UPCOMING EVENTS 1 finishes on June 17 and we
will be back on July 8.
Please note – as of Thursday June 6, Bingo will be
commencing at 7pm during the winter months. We will be having a fun Disco
June 1: June Dance. Music will be by Arnie. BYO Night on Saturday, June 22,
everything dance. Tickets $15 in the main hall. All visitors
June 10: Bingo/Sausage Sizzle (public holiday). welcome, come dressed in
Sausage Sizzle at 12noon, followed by Bingo at your glad rags. Tickets are
1pm. Sausages $2 and Bingo books $6 each. $5 pp (BYO everything) but
June 14: June Movie Night. Movie will be Boy numbers are already reaching
Erased, starring Nicole Kidman. Supper for this our maximum, so if you are
night at 5.30ish will be casseroles and slices, interested in coming, please
followed by the movie at 6pm. Cost $5. phone Ann ASAP on numbers
June 28: We still have vacancies on this date for CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP GROUP below.
next free Creswick Fashion Parade in Hawthorn.
There is no cost, Creswick are supplying a Our Christian Fellowship Group will meet on June 11 and We will also be having a raffle
25-seater bus, pickup up at 9am. The visit will July 9 at 12 Warrick Drive (opposite The Crafters) at 10am.In during the night.
include a fashion parade, morning tea and June, we will show a movie - all are welcome to attend.
time to shop before returning to the village at Ann Coram Secretary
approximately 1pm. Thank you to all who supported our Market Day stall. We Phone 0431 642 123
Pictured here and above right: Some of the faces
July 6: July Dance. Trying something different this appreciate it and also the fact that many residents donated
who enjoyed our recent Mother’s Day Dinner Dance.
month and having a DJ – Flash Gordon. This will items for the basket for women fleeing from domestic
be a supper dance. Tickets $15. violence. Because of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert
July 12: July Movie Night. Movie will be POMS on Easter Sunday and the support for our Market Day,
and supper will be soups and slices. we will be able to give a monetary donation to help these
women where the greatest need is. As well as this, we
Flyers for all Social Club functions are posted on were able to donate $100 to the Social Club for the Biggest
the noticeboard outside the Laundry and also the Morning Tea fundraiser for cancer research.
Social Club noticeboard outside the Main Hall. Pat
and Diane are always available at the Main Hall We welcome any new attendees. We do have a good time
on Thursdays from 5.30pm, Wednesday lunches enjoying friendship - come along and join in!
and on Sundays at the Sports Club from 6pm, to
book or buy tickets for our functions. For more, Fred & Ruth Strong
Pat Johns (President) is on 9768 2373 and Diane Phone 0438 758 182
Heenan (Secretary) is on 0411 111 867.
NEW HOMES FOR SALE NEW HOMES FOR SALE
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7 Rustic Court 6 Birch Court
Brand new three-bedroom home with
ensuite to main bedroom, large bathroom, • Brand new two-bedroom home
large laundry, open planned, wrap around
verandah, double garage, landscaped • Open-plan kitchen, lounge,
gardens. dining room
• Built-in robes in both bedrooms
Key features:
• Carpet, drapes and blinds throughout
• Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
• Open-plan living areas
• New carpet
• Top grade appliances
• Split system air conditioner
• Lock-up garage
• Large wrap-around verandah
• Verandah at side of house
• Open planned
• Low maintenance garden
• No council rates
$390,000 Beds
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2
Bath
Bath
2
Living
Living
1
Study
Study
1
Alfresco
Alfresco
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$380,000 Beds
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7 Birch Court
• Brand new two-
bedroom home with
two bathrooms
• Carpet in both
bedrooms
• Open-plan kitchen to
lounge and dining
• Quality appliances
10 Quiet Drive
• Air conditioning and
heating
• Brand new two-bedroom home
• Open-plan living areas
• Floor coverings
• Lock-up garage with
• Blinds, fans in bedroom and lounge room
extra storage space
• All new Smeg appliances
• Large verandah
• Fully landscaped
• Low maintenance
garden • Ready to move into!
FOR MORE INFO: 03 9706 5011 or email willowlodge@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au FOR MORE INFO: 03 9706 5011 or email willowlodge@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au
PRE-LOVED HOMES
$170,000 Beds
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Bath
Bath
1
Living
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1
Study
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Garage
Carport
1
11 Teewah Court
Cottage-style one-bedroom home
with a multipurpose room. Freshly
painted with new carpets and
window furnishings. Very affordable.
Key features:
• New window furnishings and carpet
• Freshly painted
• Low maintenance garden
• Large rear yard with shed
• FREE on-site water. NO water
rates. NO council rates
$180,000 Beds
Beds
2
Bath
Bath
2
Living
Living
1
Study
Study
1
Alfresco
Alfresco
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Garage
Carport
1
6 Warrick Drive
Two bedrooms, dual
living with two entrances,
kitchen/lounge/dining,
bathroom plus ensuite,
two air conditioners, low
maintenance gardens,
carport/undercover clothes
line, solar hot water, garden
shed, with timber flooring
and shelving. Outdoor
shutters all round and water
tank with pump.
Key features:
• Lots of cupboard storage
• Outside shed with timber
flooring and shelving
• Solar hot water
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