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2 Burwood Bulletin december 2018– February 2019

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FeaturesComunity Food Drive 5 The Adventures of Ginger Meggs 6Boroondara Farmers Market 11Bellbird Dell 13Meet Eva Duldig 15Burwood Walks: Bellbird Dell 20Nancy Weir – Pianist spy 22 Our Senior of the Year 35The "new" Rivoli opens 36

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FROM thE EditORMany local businesses are ‘doing it tough’ and as a result so is the Burwood Bulletin. For some time now we have put aside funds for a rainy day (that day has arrived). Our advertising revenue does not cover our printing costs and has not done so for some time. So, if you would like to continue reading BB and have ever thought of advertising with us or know someone who might, please contact us now.

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THE public image of any community does not always tell the whole story of the lives of its residents or of the challenges they face. For some,

there are times when assistance is needed for sudden setbacks or long term stress. That is when agencies such as Uniting East Burwood can offer a helping hand – including emergency relief, financial advice, personal counselling, or simply companionship.

Services and programs provided by those agencies require continuous financial backing and the staff and volunteers at Uniting East Burwood acknowledge it is community involvement that helps to sustain their work. For them, the constant generosity of individual donors, a share in the profits of the Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop, sponsorship by East Burwood Travel and KwikKopy, as well as the familiar Bunnings sausage sizzles, are all greatly valued.

Throughout the year the Centre receives supplies for emergency relief from various sources – local church members who contribute weekly; Second Bite, who collect and distribute fruit, vegetables and bread across Melbourne; surplus food collected daily from Aldi; subsidised purchases from Foodbank Victoria; a grant from Feed Melbourne. Support has also come from St Tom’s Hope, an initiative begun in 2017 by St Thomas Anglican Church. It is an annual one-off collection of food from local households with the results shared between several Whitehorse agencies. This year the work of five churches collecting 2000 bags yielded a remarkable response that is the epitome of neighbourhood cooperation.

The spirit of giving at Christmas inspires people to donate money, gifts and groceries to fill the 200 hampers prepared by Uniting East Burwood. Staff members know the clients and families well, so each hamper is personalised to suit the recipient. Supplies and donations come from regular supporters, a share in Target Stores’ toy appeal and goods collected by Scouts, Guides, school students and other small groups. Visy provides the archive boxes. Volunteers stack, sort, pack and distribute boxes of food, Christmas goodies and bulging Santa sacks of presents. Sometimes a new client finds that the gift of food they were expecting to carry home on the bus is instead several large bundles that need to be loaded into a volunteer’s car.

Once a year, a day in community calendars is set aside when we are encouraged to ask someone with whom we come in contact – “RUOK?”. But people might need to hear that question at any time, on any day. We may not know what others are dealing with or how to help, but Uniting East Burwood and other agencies are privileged to offer access to suitable support. They are the representatives of a caring community.

Contributions welcome. GiveNow website https://www.givenow.com.au/

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PICTURES (from top): Emergency Relief – Food Bank purchases; Hamper food ready for packing;

Hamper toys ready for packing.


The Adventures of

an Aussie icon

MANY readers of the Burwood Bulletin will recall the weekend newspaper supplements which included Ginger Meggs’s latest adventures. Today

that little Aussie appears in daily comic strips in over 100 newspapers throughout the world including many within Australia; he’s gaining quite a reputation. He can be found also on GoComics.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as having his own phone app.

As a lad of 12 to 13 years of age – going on 97 – Ginger Meggs is Australia’s oldest comic character and one of the oldest in the world. His creator was Jimmy Bancks, and currently a gifted young Australian artist, Jason Chatfield, is the fifth in a line of artists taking care of the

little chap. Jason now resides in the U.S. where he not only draws Ginger Meggs but is in great demand for political cartoons.

Ginger first appeared in 1921 as Ginger Smith in a comic strip called Us Fellers which was about a gang of boys who got into all sorts of trouble; a lone heroine, Gladsome Gladys, was included. The theme was for the little girl to use her charm to get the boys out of trouble if their cricket ball broke a window, their billycart knocked someone over or any other tragedy befell them. Gladys was named after the daughter of the lady who taught Bancks to draw.

Bancks soon ran out of ideas for that theme and so brought Ginger forward in a lead role, changing his surname from Smith to Meggs and modelling him on

Charles Somerville, a schooldays friend. He also gave him red hair because that was one of the only

two colours other than black used in printing newspapers; Gladys was renamed Minnie

Peters and given the role of Ginger’s girlfriend. Other characters drawn from

people in Bancks’s life were added as time went on, and so was born a uniquely Australian comic that captured Australia’s heart. In 1939 the strip was renamed ‘Ginger Meggs’.

Ginger’s meteoric rise in popularity led to the production of the memorable Sunbeams Annual – Adventures of

Ginger Meggs series from 1924 to 1959 as well as many items associated

with the strip such as books, figurines, money boxes, breakfast sets, etc. Children

also made their own toys featuring Ginger bycutting fretwork ornaments from 3-ply

wood after gluing cut-out images on it. Along with the rival strip Fatty Finn, the strip introduced children’s billycarts to Australian suburban life.


Newspapers ran children’s competition pages in conjunction with the weekly Ginger Meggs supplement. In Melbourne’s Sun News-Pictorial it was a children’s club called The Sunbeam Army. This popular feature offered graded certificates for competition entries and original works of art, prose and poetry with small cash prizes for selected competitions.

Ginger Meggs’s popularity has not waned over the years. In fact, I am now regularly asked to give talks at Probus Clubs and the like for his many fond fans. [email protected]

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PICTURES (clockwise from top left): Ginger and Minnie in a billycart; Jimmy Bancks – Ginger's creator with his introduction to the 1933 Ginger Meggs Annual; The Ginger Meggs "family" from the cover of Sunbeams Annual No. 15


OVER the years I have had the privilege of assessing and assisting many of the local primary school

children in Burwood and Ashburton. Having two children in primary school myself, I understand from a parent’s perspective just how much there is to juggle in a child’s life, with respect to health and well-being.

We all need to understand that children rarely complain to adults about difficulties with their vision, so routine checks are important. When I examine children, I always keep in mind the concept of “clear, comfortable vision”. Sometimes a child may see quite well, however may have great strain or effort in maintaining that vision. This reduction in reliable vision (visual efficiency) can be an inhibitor to effective learning, concentration, reading and writing. Sometimes visual inefficiency may manifest as behavioural difficulties in the school environment or lead to a decrease in the child’s willingness to engage in the school setting.

Symptoms that a child exhibiting visual inefficiency may present with could include:

• Headaches• Tired eyes• Inability to concentrate• Excessive blinking• Variable vision• Watery or sore eyes

The visual system is quite complex. It starts with the eyes and finishes in the brain. It would be more accurate to say that we see with our brains, not our eyes, although of course we need both!

Once clear and comfortable vision is achieved, this opens the door for effective visual data collection, which the brain can then process. We call this aspect of the visual system “Visual Information Processing (VIP)”. VIP can also be a sticking point for many children, especially whilst learning to read and write.

Reading is a complicated endeavour for a young child and requires many things to work together: clear vision, good visual efficiency and good visual information processing. Children will spend the early years of primary school learning to read and write. They will then spend the rest of their school and working lives using those skills to learn about the world around them. To make this basic transition, your child needs their visual system to be working and coordinating optimally. First we learn to read, then we read to learn.

If your child has reduced visual efficiency or eye coordination, it is often possible to strengthen eye muscles using very specific exercises which allow your child to train themselves out of the problem. Exercises are recommended based on their value for each different condition.

A paediatric Optometrist can provide comprehensive VIP assessments. Where appropriate, a vision report can be provided to aid

teachers or other health professionals who may be involved in the care of your child.

Remember, your child often won’t tell you if they are experiencing difficulties with their vision – it’s up to parents to take the initiative and have their children

assessed with an Optometrist who understands a child’s visual

system.DARIO CANALE

(Paediatric Optometrist)

Understanding Children’s Vision


Follow these steps to become fire ready

RECENT advice from the Country Fire Authority is that this year’s fire season will start early and finish late. Ensure that you:

* Know where to access information on high risk days* Keep grass cut low. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass

* Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home* Remove or prune shrubs near windows and well away from branches

of mature trees* Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – make

sure there are no branches within 10m of any building* Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter

* Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and

woodpiles* Check your smoke alarms

For more information, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

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BOROONDARA Farmers’ Market began in March 2003 with the intention of providing the local community with fresh fruit and vegetables. Since then, it has grown

from about 45 to 75 stalls. Many current stallholders were part of its inception.

There’s fresh fruit and vegetables, seasonal organic produce, meat, herbs, honey, eggs, bread, olives, cakes, dips and sauces, wine, beer and more, from Victorian farmers and producers.

It’s a great way to support small Victorian primary producers and talking to them you’ll learn about the ingredients and processes involved in the food they bring to market.

The market, which attracts between 1200-1800 people, fosters longstanding friendships between stallholders and their loyal clientele who return every market day to stock up on regular staples and gourmet specialties.

a "family" of farmers

Moondarra Blueberries is a Gippsland family owned and run business. Having a reputation for producing the finest

certified organic blueberries and quality blueberry plants has ensured a loyal customer base and they’ve been at Boroondara Farmers Markets since the beginning. At various times throughout the year they sell fresh and frozen blueberry tubs and varieties of blueberry plants so that people can grow their own.

Ink-Redible Calamari: It was a year ago that father and son, Gary and Lee, decided to start their own stall selling their "Ink-Redible salt and pepper calamari". Fast forward to today and they are doing just that – fresh, delicious and guaranteed

Victorian – their calamari is caught by a Portland fishing boat. Gary and Lee, who are very proud of their product, say that any

who tries it says it is truly Ink-Redible.

Jolly Tea is a VFMA accredited family business growing herbal teas in Corinella. All their products are grown on their

farm and picked and packed by hand. On market day they offer tea samples and sell by the cup and in packets of loose leaf or

tea bags. They have 15 teas and three jams, and flavours include peppermint, bush blend, sage, lemon thyme, rosemary, lavender

and raspberry leaf.

Boroondara Farmers’ Market is held monthly every third and fifth Saturday (December third Saturday only) from 8am to 1pm at Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn.

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JoJo's Greens focus on popular microgreens such as sunflower, pea shoots, broccoli, lemon balm, mustard,

radish and kale varieties – sold in pots as well as a harvested product in containers. Geoff and Jo Craig started JoJo's Greens in late 2017, selling young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs harvested less than 14 days after germination. The greens are used for gourmet salads,

garnishes, in juices and smoothies or wraps and are known for their nutritional value and flavour.

Leadoux Turkeys: In 1982 Judy's husband John Leadoux started the business with 100 turkeys and a desire to do something different. After he passed away in 2013, Judy took over running the farm and attending farmers markets. She says it's all about quality at an affordable price and being proud of what you are doing. Of customers’ particular favourites, Judy says “I think the schnitzels are up there, then there are the sausages, Kranski, and now we have Chorizo, which I think will become a firm favourite with many people.”


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How to get started?Our professional staff will assist you to make informed decisions, design your care plan, select your service providers, develop your individual budget and ensure that services enable you to live independently at home for as long as you can.

What will it cost?For people in receipt of the full pension, Samarinda has opted not to charge any fees, however if your income level is above the Government determined threshold then we are required to collect an income tested fee set by Centrelink.

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PRIOR to the first European settlers, Bellbird Dell’s landscape was thickly timbered bushland with Kooris of the Wurundjeri tribe hunting and camping in the creeks and gullies. The creek flowed from north of the

Dell, through it, and on to join the Dandenong Creek.The first settlers were woodcutters and charcoal burners who came in

the 1850s before land sales. Selectors who followed marked out, leased and improved allotments to enable them to gain freehold titles from the Crown. Their early wattle-and-daub huts were later replaced by substantial timber cottages.

Apart from some general farming, orchards dominated the landscape until the 1950s and ’60s when the demand for new housing areas led to subdivisions. In 1966, Nunawading Council began acquiring property with the purchase of a 7.26 hectare block from local orchardist Cecil Rhodes. This block forms the bulk of Bellbird Dell North, extending from its Philip Street frontage to the then existing freeway reservation.

After heavy rains in 1972, when the increased run-off from the subdivisions caused flooding of Morack Road and the Burwood Highway, the creek was barrelled and the natural watercourse disappeared but the site and its adjoining land was reserved as public open space.

A further 14 titles were progressively acquired between 1972 and 1986 and the freeway section was leased to join the North and South areas.

The first improvement works were in 1975 when a small section near Philip Street was cleared of blackberries and gorse. It was re-grassed, play equipment installed and the walking tracks, second playground, seats and picnic areas followed. The 1980s saw extensive tree planting and landscaping.

Permanent water features were constructed and boardwalks built along the central gully following the course of the original creek. In times of normal rainfall this gully becomes a natural wetlands and planting has been done to establish habitat suitable for wildlife.

Bellbird Dell’s flora species are far too many to list but can be viewed on the website. The many varieties of birds (28 species) and frogs can be seen and heard and in spring wildflowers bloom. Victoria's floral emblem the Pink Heath (Epacris impressa) grows 'wild' within the remnant areas.

For walkers the Dell offers short or long strolls but dogs must be on a leash. Main pathways are shared with cyclists.

Bellbird Dell is always seeking volunteers to assist in its upkeep and maintenance. Become a member of their team 'Friends of the Dell' and help in weed removal, clearing rubbish, planting indigenous plants, guiding walks and other such activities.

To find out more email [email protected]

Volunteers working at Bellbird Dell

Bellbird Dell is a

1.4 km linear park with an area

of 17.5 hectares with some areas of

remnant bush, walking trails, w

etlands and

ornamental lakes. The park has tw

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playgrounds, many walking tra

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boardwalks over the wetlands sectors. O

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grassed areas with picnic tables provide

places for quiet enjoyment. Th

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accessed from Terrara Road (via Canterbury

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EVA de Jong-Duldig is a person of diverging interests, many of which were inherited from her parents. Eva’s father Karl was an eminent

sculptor as well as a sportsman, and from him she took his sporting prowess (he played international soccer for Hakoah Wien in the 1920s and was later one of Austria’s top tennis players). Her mother Slawa, who invented the modern foldable umbrella in 1929, often formed a bedrock in the family’s sometimes fraught journey from Vienna to Australia.

Her father’s passion for tennis was more than partly responsible for the family’s eventual survival. After the Anschluss of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938 he left for Switzerland under the pretext of playing a tournament, later persuading an official to enable his family to “visit” him there, thus evading the Holocaust that decimated so many Jewish families.

Eva’s introduction to tennis began during the family’s wartime internment in Tatura (180 kilometres north of Melbourne). Karl cut down one of the wooden racquets he had brought with him for three-year-old Eva and soon she was trying to hit the balls he threw.

The “lessons” continued when in 1942 they moved to Melbourne. Eva remembers hitting lots of “air” balls at first, but soon her hand-eye coordination improved and she connected more than she missed. Practising at home also required the development of ball control, for to avoid a neighbour’s wrath Eva quickly learnt to half-volley and volley the balls “… to stop them escaping onto the garden behind me. Coping with these difficulties quickened my reflexes and maybe that was why the half volley and volley later became strengths in my game.”

She continued to develop her tennis skills at school (Korowa). When playing most lunch times with her friends, she remembers, “As I had trouble finishing my thick brown bread cheese sandwiches quickly, I would play with a sandwich in one hand and a racquet in the other”.

As she improved, Karl invented drills to help her. They would keep the ball in play as long as possible and occasionally play games. For a long time she hardly won any games; then one day, when she was 15, she excitedly told her mother that she had “beaten Daddy 6–4”. It was a turning point and she never lost another set to her father.

The family had by now moved to Glen Iris, not far from the Kooyong courts. It was a tennis-rich environment for Eva. With his tennis pedigree Karl was able to ask Harry Hopman, captain of the Australian Davis Cup team, for advice about training Eva. By 1954 Eva had won the singles events in the under-17 age groups in junior tournaments at

Glen Iris, Elsternwick and Kooyong. She was soon included in Victorian state junior and open teams and began to travel to interstate tournaments.

However, heeding advice that there was no future for women’s tennis in Australia, Eva began a diploma of Physical Education at the University of Melbourne, although tennis remained important to her. Indeed, in June 1955 she reached the semi-finals of the Victorian hardcourt championships, attracting enthusiastic coverage in The Argus. “Eva from Austria shocks the stars”.

In 1956 she was the Victorian Schoolgirl Champion and together with Elizabeth (Libby) Court won the Doubles. Yet her life continued in divergent directions: her tennis training was focused on competing in the 1957 Maccabiah Games in Israel (where she won the women’s singles without losing a set), whilst in the same year she became the physical education teacher at Mount Scopus College.

For the next few years tennis took a back seat to her teaching career. “I thoroughly enjoyed the work and had an excellent rapport with my students, but it was physically and mentally demanding and I often returned home utterly drained”, Eva remembered in her award winning book Driftwood. Even so, she continued to play for Victoria in interstate matches, arranging time off from teaching to compete.“Wimbledon lived up to all my expectations”In 1961 Eva took six months unpaid leave to fulfil her dream of playing at Wimbledon. She remembers a car flying the purple-and-green Wimbledon flag picking her up from her host family on the first day. People stared into the car as if she were royalty, and once inside the courts she was besieged by schoolgirl autograph hunters. Her first round opponent was Renata Ostermann, a top-ranking German player.

“I was playing for my country, my family and my heritage,” she recalls in Driftwood, “I ran through the first set comfortably. A small group of other German players had gathered at courtside and at every change of end they gave my opponent advice. After losing the second set, and at 1–0 to me in the third, I decided to put an end to their interference. As we changed ends, I walked over to the group and in German said, ‘Wir spielen diesen Satz ohne Hilfe, bitte’ (‘We’ll play this set without help, please.’). Their mouths dropped open and there was not a murmur for the rest of the match. My opponent was thoroughly unnerved, as much by my German language skills as by my tennis, and I ended up winning the third set comfortably. Buoyed by this win, I also won the next match.

Meantime she and her South African doubles partner, Marlene Gerson, reached the quarter-finals of the doubles.

Game, set and match“THERE was an episode in my life when I was an international tennis player, which at the time I didn’t consider remarkable because I was a teacher. My priorities at the time were my teaching, my studies (I had started a BA at Melbourne Uni) and then the tennis. The fact that I got to Wimbledon, and how that turned out for me was ... a dream; it wasn’t anything that I’d actually planned, it just happened that way.”

(continued on page 36)

PICTURE: Eva Duldig,

Victorian Schoolgirl

Championships, Kooyong 1954.

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THE TEN network (the Teacher Environment Network) is coordinated between the City of

Boroondara and the City of Monash to assist schools and teachers relating to sustainability.

TEN offers services and resources to schools about the environment, becoming actively involved in the community, encouraging students to walk or ride their bikes to school and to live more sustainably.

Teachers and parents interested in supporting environmental sustainability in their school or kindergarten are invited to events to share skills, knowledge and ideas. These events, held quarterly, may include expert guest speakers or site visits and tours.Indigenous plant vouchers

From March to June, schools and kindergartens in Boroondara can request a voucher for 50 indigenous plant tubes for planting on school grounds. The vouchers are redeemable at Victorian Indigenous Nursery Co-operative or Greenlink Nursery in Box Hill.

Free mulch for your school ground: Available from the Kew Depot Recycling Drop-off Centre. Schools need a trailer to collect mulch.

Backyard Biodiversity booklet and Guide to Weeds: These are free resources for students to learn about local biodiversity and threats to local flora and fauna and can help plan habitat gardening projects.

Classroom sets of biodiversity cards and poster: Order classroom sets (10) of 'swap cards' featuring images and stories about local flora and fauna,

and A2 posters featuring local wildlife and plants.

Excursions to local biodiversity sites: Some of the City of Boroondara’s significant biodiversity sites make great destinations for class excursions. Students learn about indigenous flora and fauna and changes to the local environment over time. Suitable sites with interpretive signage include Koonung Creek, Balwyn North and Burke Road South Wetlands, Glen Iris.Recycling and waste management for schools and kindergartens

Subsidised compost bins: There are tutorials to learn about recycling food waste at home or school and subsidised compost bins and worm farms are available via https://compostrevolution.com.au/boroondara

Schools and kindergartens can order a general waste bin, up to three recycling bins and up to two green waste bins (one-off fee). Telephone 9278 4444 during office hours.

Classroom posters: Recycling, landfill, worm food and flexible plastics posters are available to understand ‘what goes where’ from: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-03/Waste-station-posters-A4-and-A3.pdf

Energy saving in schools and kindergartens

Borrowing an energy meter to track your school's energy use is an important step in understanding how and when your school uses energy. You can borrow an energy meter or a thermal imaging camera from a local library.

the other TEN Network

The nature play movementThe international nature play movement has led to the rapid emergence of bush kinder and nature play programs across Australia. These programs offer many benefits for children ranging from physical health and wellbeing to social skills and environmental knowledge.

To learn more about any of the above go to https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/sustainability/sustainability-resources-schools-and-kindergartens or to subscribe to the TEN e-newsletter.

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PARKINSON’S is a chronic and progressive neurological condition with symptoms

resulting from degeneration of brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine. The lack of dopamine affects the nervous system and alters coordination and movement, as well as non-motor symptoms like pain, cognitive change and problems with sleep. The condition affects people in different ways and no two people will have exactly the same symptoms or experience.

Parkinson’s Victoria supports people with Parkinson’s as well as supporting Atypical Parkinson’s sufferers who have a range of conditions initially presenting like Parkinson’s but with different causes, symptoms and progression rates.

Led by CEO Emma Collin, a team of 16 full- and part-time staff, working across health, education, community awareness and fundraising, are based at 587 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills. The multi-disciplinary health team provides information, education, advice and support services for those living with Parkinson’s, their families, carers and health care professionals through:

• tailored health education programs and seminars to help people better understand symptoms, treatment options and to improve self-

management (some are held at Surrey Hills);

• a free and confidential, condition-specific Health Information Service providing direct support to thousands of people with Parkinson’s, their families, carers and health professionals;

• an extensive Peer Support Group network providing opportunities to learn about living with Parkinson’s and enjoy the company of others who share similar experiences and challenges;

• support and funding of research programs seeking to improve quality of life and advance the search for a cure.

Amongst the 65 Peer Support Groups are specialist ones such Young Onset groups (for those diagnosed around 50 years or younger), one for those who’ve undergone Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, as well as groups focusing on singing, dancing and painting.

In the 2016-17 period there were 79 000 unique website users; 3700 calls to the 1800 644 189 Health Information Service; 2839 support group member attendances and 2521 professional and community education session attendees.

In August, almost 3000 people gathered at Federation Square for Parkinson’s Victoria’s 10th anniversary A Walk in the Park, the largest community event dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson’s to lead full and active lives.

In a show of support throughout regional Victoria, another nine walks were held in Bendigo, Frankston, Horsham, Mildura, Warrnambool, Geelong, Timboon, Yarrawonga and Wodonga, raising funds, awareness and supporting their local communities.

In total, A Walk in the Park is expected to raise almost $300 000, enabling Parkinson’s Victoria to continue to provide vital health and information services and support to sufferers.

Although drop-ins are always welcome, given that the health team and peer support coordinator are often out of the office presenting and attending seminars around Victoria, making an appointment is always a safer option.

Parkinson’s Victoria is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation, focused on raising awareness and funds for services and research to improve the quality of life for 27 000 people living with Parkinson’s in Victoria. They can be contacted on 8809 0400, via email [email protected] or visit the website, www.parkinsonsvic.org.au

Get a Walk in the Park team together for 2019

OUR twenty-third walk begins at the 75 tram terminus at Vermont South Shopping Centre (coffee anyone?). This tram runs through

Burwood for walkers who live along this route. We start the walk at the terminus (Melway 62 G8). The whole route is on Melway map 62. The walk is about 7km, and offers two choices of route (more about that later). If you have binoculars, bring them along.

AT the eastern end of the 75 tram route (Stop 75), dismount and cross to the northern side of Burwood Highway, turning right then left into

Hanover Road – heading north and proceeding gently downhill. Take the second turning on the right (east) into Woodleigh Crescent. As you walk along this leafy street, look for glimpses of the Dandenongs ahead of you. At the end of the street, you cannot miss our first park – it is the huge Terrara Park, and you have a handy gate for entry.

Looking to the north-east, you can see clubrooms, a carpark, toilets and a green space with a playground nearby. Cross the park to explore these facilities and then exit through the carpark in a westerly direction away from the clubrooms. To the right, you will also see a drainage easement running North West, which could also be used if it is not muddy. Continue until you reach Terrara Road near its intersection with George Street. Look to your north, and about 200m away, there is a large sign for “Bellbird Dell”. This entry point is clear, and there is also a smaller signpost to “Bellbird Dell North”. Here there is a very nice picnic area, a small playground, drinking water and a small lake! Look for flowering shrubs, many birds and listen to the bird songs.

This is not a park to be hurried through! The main path runs to the north, but there are lots of “distractions” including birds and boardwalks. Continue on this central path to the northern end of Bellbird Dell – exploring the side paths as you go if you wish. There has been extensive tree planting and landscaping over the 40-year history of the park. After about 40 minutes, you will reach the end

of the track. Now turn back the way you came.On the return walk, after just 200m you pass

again a small playground, with drinking water and exit paths to the east and west. For the first time, I suggest that you make a choice for the rest of your walk. A simple route would be to return exactly the way you came, back to Vermont South Shopping Centre. This seems to be a popular choice for the friendly locals, and their very well-behaved dogs! I would


BURWOOD WALKS

probably choose it too, if the weather were warm and sunny. Bellbird Dell is shady.

However, here is an alternative, which goes through several other interesting parks and streets in this area, along with some great views.

This route begins just south of the playground, where you choose the right hand Sheoak Track, (signposted, near some post and rail fencing) and head to the west. After five minutes, exit Bellbird Dell, turning left (opposite Barnaby Place) along Nurlendi Road (not signposted). This road is winding and has many “no through streets” off it, with an interesting selection of designer homes.

After 10 minutes, you will reach a major road (Terrara Road). Looking right, by the roundabout, you will see a sign to the “Horticultural Centre”. Cross over Terrara Road, go right, then left, into Jolimont Road and continue west until you reach this Centre. This walk takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and just before the Centre, on the right, you pass a coffee shop, which could be a good spot for a coffee break. Alongside the Centre, just off the road, there is a substantial community garden and grassy open space. At the south-west corner of this parkland, you can walk past the large community garden shed, then across wide open parkland to a north/south pathway near Parkmore Primary School. See how many landmarks and buildings you can identify from this area. Once you see a windmill (yes, there is one here!), head towards it and you will join a path that runs beside it. The seat just past the windmill has fine views of the Dandenongs. Continue west to Springvale Road through Whitehorse Botanic Gardens, which are part of the now abandoned Healesville Freeway reserve.

Cross Springvale Road. Be very careful crossing this high-speed road – there is a good centre median strip – and continue west into Mock Street (well signposted). Walk down Mock Street to a small playground, where a south-west pipeline easement will take you, in five minutes, to the Hawthorn/Mahoneys Road roundabout.

Here, continue south along

“Bellbird Dell”

PICTURES (clockwise from top): Windmill near Whitehorse Gardens; Mint Bush in full flower in

Bellbird Dell; Typical attractive small wetland in Bellbird Dell; Walkers and their dog enjoying Bellbird Dell.

(Background): One of the wide-open spaces on the walk.

Mahoneys Road passing two schools, then turning right into Ballantyne Street. About 200m along Ballantyne Street, our pipeline easement resumes beside yet another small playground! You will be pleased to know that it takes you directly to Tram Stop 71 on Burwood Highway, for return to Burwood or Vermont South.

MARK LEARMONTH



NANCY Mary Weir was born in Kew on 13 July 1915; a child prodigy, she knew the piano keyboard at 18 months and

when four sneaked out to a nearby convent for lessons from a nun. At 13, she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.3 with the Melbourne Symphony under conductor Fritz Hart following which Melbourne’s lord mayor launched a public subscription for her to study in Europe.

In 1930 she arrived in Berlin to study with pianist and teacher Artur Schnabel. However when Schnabel left Germany in 1933 as the Nazis came to power, Weir went to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music. After being set the Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D minor to learn, she returned the next week to play it from memory. She later explained that while a student in Berlin, she had a neighbour who played that piece for several hours each day; she learned it by musical osmosis through the wall!

Weir could hear as many as five independent musical lines simultaneously – most professional musicians have difficulty with three. She was described in London in the 1930s as having "the best musical ear since Mozart".

She made her Proms debut with the Bach Concerto in A minor for pianos, conducted by Sir Henry Wood. After graduating in 1936, she joined the Bangor Trio at the University College of North Wales. She played solo recitals with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and toured extensively.

When World War II began, Weir joined the WAAF and was transferred to RAF intelligence

as she spoke fluent German. Even when secrecy provisions were lifted 50 years after the war, she said little beyond describing her wartime occupation as "a musical spy". What is known is that she was sent to Egypt and Palestine to entertain the troops with such artists as Paul Robeson. At all times she was listening.

At the end of the war she flew to Italy to attend prisoners-of-war interrogations. London-based Australian pianist Geoffrey Saba said: "[Nancy] … was based in England and night after night she was parachuted into Germany behind the lines and spied for the Allies. And then, to hide all this, she'd be whisked off to Cairo or somewhere to give a concert the next night as a sort of a cover."

After the war, Weir appeared in Britain with conductors Van Otterloo, Galliera, Goossens and Fiedler. She returned to Melbourne in 1954 to look after her ill father and joined the Melbourne University Conservatorium staff. For the opening ceremonies of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics she played the Beethoven Emperor concerto under Sir Bernard Heinze, and later taught and performed as a member of the Ormond Trio. In 1958 she toured China.

In 1966, she moved to Brisbane to take a position at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Here her students included Piers Lane who said ‘‘She could be difficult to cope with, but she had a wonderful sense of humour and a high intelligence … I was inspired by her.’’

The German Government awarded her the Beethoven Commemorative Medal in 1970. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from Griffith University in 1994 and an Order of

Espionagepianissimo

The below article was inspired by a posting on Hawthorn Historical Society’s Facebook page: “I wondered among some of the oldies out there if anyone took piano lessons from the world renowned pianist Nancy Weir. … Nancy

gave lessons from her home when was she wasn’t per-forming overseas. We would hear Nancy each day play-ing on her beautiful grand piano. We were privileged to hear her play when others paid …” [Nancy lived at 46

Bowler Street Hawthorn East, 1950s-1960s]

Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, 31 October 2008https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Weir Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGX6glJ7eBs Trove articles – The Argus, The Age

Australia (OA) in 1995 for services to music and music education.

A touching personal story involves her much-loved dog Cully who arrived at her home unannounced and, despite Weir's best efforts to locate the owner, refused to leave. They had happy years together with Cully often appearing on stage with her. At the end of Cully’s life, crippled and very weak, Weir warned her that she "might have to make that special trip to the vet". That same evening, Cully, who never ventured far from Weir's side, ran out onto the street and was knocked down by a car.

Weir retired in 1980 and in 1987 moved to Townsville where she restored and lived in a deconsecrated church; then ran a small grocery shop in Mackay before entering a retirement village in Brisbane in 2002.

The extraordinary Nancy Weir died on 14 October 2008, aged 93.

RAINE BIANCALT

Nancy Weir's SuccessNancy Weir's remarkable skill as a pianist was again demonstrat-ed at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday night, when a large audience heard this 14-year-old girl play that most difficult work, Glazounow's “Theme and Varia-tions” with the utmost ease, cou-pled with a fine sense of musical values.A committee headed by the Lord Mayor (Councillor Luxton) is en-deavoring to raise £2000 to send Nancy to Germany to complete her musical education. Saturday's concert yielded nearly £600, and it is probable that a further concert will be held in the near future. So delighted was one member of the audience that he immediately sent in a cheque for £50 towards the fund.

Such famous artists as Ignaz Fried man and Shura Churkassky have declared Nancy Weir to be a genius, and it is hoped the pub-lic will respond liberally to the appeal in order that she may be given every possible chance to de-velop her art. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir,… who are doing all in their power to help her musical career. It is proposed that Nancy should be accompanied on her tour abroad by her teacher, Miss Ada Free-man, who is prepared to go at her own expense.

Weekly Times, Saturday 26 October 1929


SERIOUS storms can cause blackouts and significant damage. With this in mind now is a good time to draw up a checklist on ways to keep your family and property safe. Recent storms

have been sudden and localised, so planning ahead is essential. Take warnings seriously. • Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas• Secure lose items that could become flying projectiles• Make sure gutters, downpipes and drains are not blocked• Park your car under cover and away from trees• Ensure you have surge protectors on electrical equipment• Make copies of important documents and back up your

computer regularly• Check that your insurance covers flood and storm damage• Print and keep handy a list of emergency contacts and

medical prescriptions you may need. For information, visit ses.vic.gov.au/prepare/stormsafe. Keep track of potential emergencies at: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond or download the VicEmergency app for your smart phone.

Be storm safe

BIKE riders are reminded to stay safe when exploring the bike paths in and around our municipalities, by learning or revisiting the laws and etiquette that go with bike riding.

While using the paths, follow these tips to keep you and your children safe while still having fun:

• Wear a properly fitted helmet• Ring your bell when overtaking others• Keep to the left of the path when not overtaking• Ride at a speed that is not threatening to other path users• Be careful of vehicles when crossing roads and respect

pedestrians when crossing footpaths• Do a simple ABC check of your bike before heading out –

air, brakes and chain.For more information and the location of bike paths in Whitehorse, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Walking-Cycling.html

Stay safe while you have fun



FOUNDED in 1944, the Camberwell Chorale is one of the oldest community choirs in Australia. Its continuing vitality and success can be credited to two

remarkable men who guided the choir from inception.Originally named the Camberwell Philharmonic Society,

its founding director was Dr Herman Schildberger, a refugee from Nazi Germany who arrived in the late 1930s. In Melbourne, he soon became active in a wide range of musical positions, and under his leadership the Chorale sang works never performed in Australia before.

From the start, Dr Schildberger’s programs were ambitious. The opening concert at the Camberwell Town Hall in March 1945 featured a choir of 100 women and 26 men, accompanied by a string orchestra. They performed works from Purcell to Holst, with Mendelssohn’s cantata Lauda in Sion as the centrepiece. In April 1946 came Israel in Egypt, the first in a long line of performances of Handel’s oratorios (several Australian premieres) for which the choir became renowned.

Operas were an important element, featuring complete operas of Carmen, Il Trovatore and Faust. Camberwell singers joined the chorus for Aida and other National Theatre opera productions. Members also sang with other large choirs for significant Melbourne events during the 1940s and ’50s, including the Shrine’s thanksgiving service to mark the end of World War II, a reception at the Exhibition Buildings for the Queen’s 1953 visit (under the baton of Sir Bernard Heinze), and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1956 Olympic Games.

Dr Schildberger, who was awarded an MBE in 1971 for his services to music, died shortly after celebrating the choir’s 30th anniversary in 1974. His memory is preserved through the Herman Schildberger Award, established with the proceeds of a memorial concert held in 1975 and still awarded annually at the Boroondara Eisteddfod, to a promising young singer.

Douglas Heywood has led the Camberwell Chorale since 1974. A choir member, soloist and deputy conductor during Dr Schildberger’s era, Doug brought his own infectious enthusiasm to the position. He’s also been active in other positions including directorships of the Victorian State Singers, the Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, and the Carols by Candlelight choir at the Myer Music Bowl. In 1994, he was awarded an OAM for his contributions to music in Australia.

Soon after becoming the choir’s musical director Doug established the Camerata Orchestra which performs regularly with the choir. In 1983 another notable initiative was the formation of the Victorian Concert Choir, giving singers with little or no musical training the opportunity to join members of the Camberwell Chorale, the Camerata Orchestra, and distinguished soloists, in performing large-scale choral works.

Since 1975, as in the Schildberger years, Chorale members have joined other choirs for memorable Melbourne occasions – Victoria’s 150th celebrations in 1985 (as part of an 800 voice “Victoria Victoria” choir at the Exhibition Buildings) and Carols by Candlelight.

Since celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2004, the Camberwell Chorale has attracted a crop of younger members. Among several traditions established is the annual November performances of Handel’s much-loved Messiah.

New choristers are always welcome and are invited to watch a rehearsal before joining. Although the choir is not auditioned, some knowledge of music is desirable, but dedication is more important.

Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30–10pm, at Camberwell Baptist Church, corner Riversdale Road and Wills Street. A membership subscription applies. If you’re interested in joining, please visit our web site to learn more about the Chorale and to make contact with our Membership Secretary on our website:https://www.camberwellchorale.org.au/joining

More than just a choir


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HAIRDRESSING Phone 9889 51521423 Toorak Road, Burwood

Vermont 24/9/01Dear Cinderella, —

This is the first time I have written to you. I go to school by myself. I have a mile and a half to go to school and I am in the third class. I am learning to play the piano. My Mother has got many little chickens. I have four sisters and three brothers. My Father takes "The Leader" every week, he has taken it for twenty four years, he takes the Rural New Yorker & Green Fruit Grower from America and the Austral Culturist from Melbourne. My Mother takes the Lady's Companion. I often

read the letters which the chil-dren write to Aunt Blanche in the Lady's Companion.

The scholars of the Vermont State School held a Bazaar for Charity and they got about £18 10/- this year and last year £23 13/6. The rain has made the crops grow. Dear Cinderella would you like to come and see Vermont. It is a pretty place the Dandenong Creek is very pretty at Christmast time. We live in a big orchard so we have plenty of nice fruit to eat. I suppose the child in the cot would like some fruit, our garden is out in bloom now and it looks very pretty. Dear Cinderella I have a little

neice 2 yrs. old. I hope you will think this letter is worth put-ting in your Columns because I want to surprise my Pa so I must say Good Bye because It Is time to go to bed.—I remain your new friend

ELSIE FARMILE.Age 8 yrs.

P.S.— Please tell me If you think my writing is worth print-ing.

Yes, Elsie, I should like to see Vermont very much indeed, It must be very pretty. Your father Is quite a pioneer "Leader" sub-scriber isn't he?— Cinderella.

The Leader, Saturday, 12 October 1901 Dear Cinderella


Woollens for woollies

The ladies of the Knitting & Crochet class at Mount Street Neighbourhood House read of the plight of the orphaned lambs in NSW and decided to knit the little jumpers to keep the lambs warm. Twenty jumpers in colourful yarn have been forwarded to the farmers. Tutor, Helen Daboul, said that the ladies were happy to put their talents to work for this endearing cause and hoped the little lambs looked adorable in their colourful jumpers. (Seated clockwise): Joan, Robin, Lori, Nermeen, Maria, Julianne, Quyen, Helen, Caroline.


THE festive season remains a special time to spend with family and friends, and as part

of the Christmas celebrations we invite you to join us for the inaugural Burwood Village Family Christmas Day from 10am on Saturday 15 December.

Nestled between Harvest Blend Café and Prohibition Food and Wine, Melton Avenue transforms into a Christmas hub. Santa will be there from 11am–4pm for your free photo with pets and family (delivered via your email to print as you wish) and the Lions Club of Boroondara Central will have their famous Lions Christmas Cakes for sale.

We’re collaborating with Burwood Uniting Church to help their outstanding work in assisting those in need over Christmas. There will be a collection point for your donations of non-perishable goods, a Christmas treats stall and their annual Christmas Bowl Appeal. Of course, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without carols, which will be sung by the Burwood Uniting Church choir and various other community and school groups during the day.

Burwood Village is open for Christmas for you to coordinate your home decorations, organise gifts and in between the logistics, take a moment to breathe and refresh with a drink, coffee or meal. And once summer really

settles in, the slower days provides time to rejuvenate with friends in your local precinct.

Details about the Family Christmas Day are on the Burwood Village website, with more information added as activity is confirmed.

Wishing you a safe and happy festive season from everyone in Burwood Village.

Open for Christmas


Bowen Street Community Centre Camberwell (BSCCC) is self-managed. Our core services include childcare, playgroups, community support, adult and children/teen activities and courses. We also offer room hire for corporate and not-for-profit organisations, including preschool birthday parties. Semester program available on our website from www.bowenstreet.org.au

Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street Camberwell

Ph: 9889 0791 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bowenstreet.org.au

January to June courses 2019 @ Bowen Street Community Centre, Camberwell

FREE WORKSHOPSConnecting with your Child WorkshopDr Frances Bruce. This workshop covers how parents can relate to their child in the most effective ways, in particular the impact of technology on this process.Thurs 7pm – 9pm 14/3 Includes Q + A time and Supper.Wiser DriverIn a friendly and informal setting, this comprehensive four-week program for older people is designed to upgrade their knowledge, build upon experience and help them become Wiser Drivers.Wed 10am – 12pm from 8/5 (4wks). Ph: 2889 0791.StrokeSafe TalkLearn What a stroke is and how to recognise the signs, What to do if someone is having a stroke, and how to prevent stroke in you or the people you love.Mon 10am – 11am, 1/4.Landscape GardeningDiane Beddison, Landscape Designer. An introductory seminar to designing your own garden, step-by-step. It covers what you should consider before you start, accessing the site, the design process, creating a scale plan plus plant selection and planting design. Wed 7pm – 8.30pm Ring for date.NeighbourHouse Week 10th – 17th MayCraft Activity. Repurpose old books and magazines and create something memorable. Friday 10am – 12pm, 10/5.GenealogyLearn how to research your family history including resources, where to find information and organising your material. Mon 10am – 12pm 13/5. Open PlaygroupWith Children’s Music and Morning Tea.Thursday 9am – 11am, 16/5. All welcome.

TECHNOLOGYBuy and Sell Online – eBay on iPadLearn how to use eBay on iPad and start selling and buying online. Fri 12pm – 3pm 14/6 $70 (1 session)Individual iPad/iPhone/Mac Support/PC/LaptopNeed more skills in using your Mac/iPad?One-hour sessions, volunteer-led. Various times & days $10/session.

LANGUAGESFrench, Spanish and Italian Conversation Informal conversation classes, sometimes facilitated, on Thursdays. Gold Coin donation.Italian Advanced Beginners Ranges from one to three years̀ experience.Tue 11.30am – 1pm 12/2 (8wks) $144 Italian Advanced Three years̀ plus experience. Tue 10am - 11.30am 12/2 (8wks) $144 Italian Beginners Tue 1.30pm - 3pm 12/2 (8wks) $144

TEXTILES, JEWELLERY, ARTLearn to use your Sewing MachineTerm 1 Fri 9.30am – 12pm 15/2 $50 Beginners SewingTerm 1 Fri 9.30am – 12pm 22/2 (6wks) $230Intermediate Sewing ClassTerm 1 Fri 12.30pm - 3pm 22/2 (6wks) $230How to Draw what you SeeWith guidance you can learn to draw what you see, real or imaginary. Wed 10am – 12pm from 5/6 (4wks) $50

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIESPlaygroups – unstructured Virtual tour and details visit: www.bowenstreet.org.auGrandparents̀ Playgroup(0-5 years) Mon 9am – 11am during school terms $4/session New to the area playgroupThu 9am – 11am ongoingMembership fees apply. Phone: 9889 0791Children’s Sewing for 7 – 11 years.Children will learn basic sewing skills and will complete a sewing project. Materials provided. School Holidays.Sewing for TeensLearn how to set up your machine using different stitches and go home with a cool project. Materials provided.School Holidays.Children`s Dance ClassRockin' Robyn is a fun, creative dance program. Term 1 Mon 2–3.5 years 11.15am-11.45am 11/2 (8wks) $88, Mon 3–6 years 12pm – 12.30pm 11/2 (8wks) $88

GENERAL INTERESTSDecluttering Tired of clutter? Not getting everything done in your day? Busy, stressed and overwhelmed? In this workshop Julie Cliff can help you to become more organised.Wed 12.30pm-2.30pm 29/5, $20 YogaHatha yoga – suitable for all levels.Term 1 Wed 6.30pm – 7.30pm 13/2 (8wks) $120

Something for everyone!

We offer a quality sessional childcare program in line with the Early Years framework for Australia.Applications are open for 3- and 5-hour sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 2019.6 months to 5 years.Download application form from our website or ring 9889 0791


Suzsi's garden Hanging around in the

Holiday Season

ARE you going away this Christmas break? Yes? I can hear your pot plants screaming already!

That’s the problem, isn’t it? Who will look after your precious pot plants and hanging baskets while you go off for your vacation? Who will care for them as well as you do? In my family, the answer is no one.

My hanging baskets need watering twice a day in the hot months. Pansies droop like seaweed if I’m even a few hours late. And they’re not very forgiving! So, start preparing them at least a week before you leave. I prune mine. I take about one third off, so that they are not stressed. Then I remove dead leaves and apply a soluble fertiliser. Make it a little bit weaker than the instructions, because it can get concentrated in a pot, poisoning the plant. Finally, decide where to put them.

This is important because if your plants are all in one place, your errant neighbour won’t mind popping in twice a week to splash the hose around! An ideal

spot is under a tree or against a wall that gets the morning sun. A flat-bottomed paddling pool is ideal to cover in a layer of pebbles and then stand your baskets and pots on top. Instruct your neighbour to water just deep enough to cover the pebbles and your plants will keep cool and damp, but not over-watered.

And when you come home, guess what? Your plants have been on holiday too!

SUZSI MANDEVILLE

Suzsi's garden Q & AHi Suzsi,

I read your article in the Burwood Bulletin. I am thankful for the great insight on how to manage and grow grass for the upcoming summer.

Could you throw some light on how to rejuvenate pot plants as well? I live in a unit without a garden. But I would love to grow some lemons, coriander and flowers in pots.

Regards, Sapan.

Hi Sapan,Potted plants often struggle because of exposure. Their roots are hot in summer, cold in winter with rarely enough water.

Ceramic pots require good drainage. Put a layer of stones at the base, topped with mulch.

Rejuvenation? Check if its root-bound. Prune the roots, and re-pot using new soil. Keep the plant pruned.

Don't under or over water. Once dried out, it's difficult to re-wet the soil. Use a soil wetter and fertilise. And check for bugs and mould. Spray if/as required.

Enjoy your garden. It won’t always work out the way you want, but then, what does?

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City of Whitehorse – Forest Hill and Nunawading Service CentresLocal Libraries – Ashburton, Balwyn, Blackburn, Box Hill, Camberwell, Chadstone/Malvern East,

Hawthorn, Glen Waverley, Mt Waverley, Nunawading, Vermont SthNeighbourhood Houses/Community Centres – Alamein, Amaroo, Ashburton, Avenue,

Bennettswood, Bowen Street, Box Hill South, Burwood, Camberwell, Canterbury, Craig, Kerrimuir, Koonung, Louise Multicultural, Mount Street, Phoenix Park, Power, Samarinda, Surrey Hills, Waverley

Opp Shops – Blackburn South Rotary, Box Hill Rotary, Lions Boroondara Central, Surrey Hills Rotary, RSPCA Burwood Heights, YES Forest Hill

Find your copy of the Burwood Bulletin

Send your garden queries to [email protected]


COLONIAL HERITAGE SOCIAL DANCINGAshburton Uniting Church Hall

Ashburn Grove, AshburtonThird Thursdays 7:30–10pm plus supper

Two 8-week Beginner Class Series a yearNext Series Jan 31 to March 28 2019

Contact Coral 9885 6109/0468 739 761www.melbournecolonialdancers.org.au

Also on Facebook and Meetup.

Majellan Singers is a well-established women’s choir of about 16-20 voices.

We are a friendly, happy group, currently seeking new singers.

Our repertoire is wide and varied, ranging from sacred to jazz and

contemporary. The choir rehearses weekly at the Ashburton Uniting

Church, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Interested? For more information

and/or to arrange an audition please ring Rosemary 0416 267 500 or email us at [email protected]

MAJELLAN SINGERS

Vermont South Learning Centre is a dynamic community organisation offering interesting and

diverse programs to people of all ages and abilities.With spacious facilities in beautiful surrounds we offer Venue Hire for children’s parties, social functions and

gatherings, and meetings.Come and enjoy the Monday – Friday café service at

our onsite Social Enterprise Café! Please ask us about our Catering service!

As a Learn Local Organisation we provide subsidised• Employment, Vocational & Literacy training• NEW IN 2019! Next Step Youth Program

Fee for service courses include classes in Art & Craft, Health & Fitness, General Interest, and Art for Children

& Teens!

Karobran Drive, Vermont South 3133For all enquiries please contact us:

P:9803 2335 E:[email protected] W:www.vslc.org.au

Community LunchJoin us on Mondays from noon-1pm (gold coin donation).

Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Inc.34 Amaroo Street, Chadstone 3148

Ph: 9807 2625 E: [email protected]

W: www.amaroonc.org.au

Community Fruit & Veg Market Day Wednesdays, noon to 2pm.

Free BreadBread is distributed free on Tuesday and

Friday mornings (sponsored by Bakers Delight in Chadstone and Bentleigh). Pick up from Op Shop from at 10am until we run out!

Sharing a community meal

JUST over three years ago in August 2015 we began our Monthly Community Meal at St Mark’s Forest Hill with a desire to show God’s love and care to those who

come along.As a Community, we have so much to be thankful for.

We often take for granted our freedoms, safety, comfort and education. Our basic health and welfare are provided. However, it does not work for everybody all the time. As we looked around we saw people with many needs – lostness, loneliness, inability to find a purpose and place in life, some finding it hard to make ends meet, some just needing an ear to listen, someone to talk to, to value them. Others are concerned about stresses in families, illness, money, jobs and changing values in society. Many people push back against God and His way of relating to us.

What a privilege it has been to be part of our Community Meal program. About 70 people attend each first Thursday of the month, from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Some see our local paper notices, some are referred or some see our banner in front of the church and just walk in. A good number never miss a hot meal and there are new people almost every time. Several church members bring along lonely neighbours. We have a growing group of men coming as well. Nearby Aged Community residents have been delighted to have an outing. That connection with them has developed into a group from St Mark’s

going to them once a month for a short time of singing much loved old hymns, a talk and prayers. This is much appreciated.

We have seen people progressively relax as they feel it is a safe and welcoming atmosphere and begin to enjoy being with others. One who would hardly say a word when she first came, though still shy, is able to talk freely with those she trusts.

A faithful and committed team of 20 helpers share the tasks to make everything run smoothly each month. They set up the hall, provide a hot meal, become hosts on each table, serve tables, serve tea or coffee and then clear and wash up.

The meal is provided free to all who come and all are welcome. Some people like to give a donation which does help with the costs of food etc. St Mark’s is committed to supporting this Community Meal program.

There is no need to book – just turn up. However, for our special Christmas lunch on 6 December, an RSVP is appreciated.

If you have any enquiries you are welcome to contact St Mark’s Forest Hill on 9878 2848 or via email at [email protected]

NANCY SMITH Community Meal Coordinator



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THE music of international superstar Adele comes to Whitehorse as former The Voice contestant Naomi Price headlines a wonderful night of entertainment. Back by popular demand will be Like This with their collection of lively tunes, along with the blues fuelled Intrepid Hounds.

The angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir will perform the national anthem and brass band All Day Fritz will delight the kids. This stunning night of entertainment will end with a bang with a 10-minute fireworks finale.

Australia Day Concert and Fireworks

Saturday, 26 January 2019 Concert: 6pm–10pmRides: 5pm–9.40pm

Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading

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Supported by Whitehorse Council Community Grants Program

Knocking on heaven's door

THE Victorian Senior of the Year Awards recognises older Victorians, who volunteer to assist, support and encourage others in their

communities. Burwood’s own Cheryl Webster does us all proud as one of this year’s recipients.

Long-time Manager of Burwood Neighbourhood House and a Breast Cancer survivor herself, Cheryl has first-hand knowledge and understanding of the plight of those she helps. In 2014 she created Knitted Knockers Australia. They create and distribute a light, pure cotton knitted Breast Prosthesis for women to use following mastectomy.

The non-profit organisation has made a tremendous difference in the lives of the hundreds (if not thousands) of breast cancer survivors throughout Australia.

Pam Parker, who nominated her, was excited to share the news with Cheryl.

The award ceremony, hosted by the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau AC, took place on 9 October at Government House.

“It was good for us,” says Cheryl. “We are funded only by donations, and KK and breast cancer survivors got publicity when Channel 7 approached us for a story”.

One point Cheryl was keen to make: “Yes, I do run this organisation, but this ‘car’ cannot run without an engine – branch leaders, teams of volunteers involved in the processing and packing of prostheses; fuel is the knitters, and even people who come and offer small helping hands can be called ‘spark plugs’. Although it has my name on it, the award is for the team”.

On behalf of all who know you, and many cancer survivors, well done Cheryl!

CHRIS GRAY

Cheryl and the Governor at the ceremony

Cheryl shows the prosthetic breasts in 2014.


The most modern suburban picture theatre in the CommonwealthNew Theatre Opens At CamberwellRivoli Has Seats for 1,644Special Acoustic Design

CITIZENS of Camberwell who have lived there 25 years will find in the new Rivoli Theatre facilities for viewing pictures

which they would never have dreamt possible when moving pictures were first screened in the municipality in the open in Canterbury Gardens.

There is a big gulf between this old form of picture entertainment and that now offered to residents of Camberwell by the new Rivoli, which opened last night with a gala charity performance for the Red Cross.

Situated close to the Camberwell Junction, in Camberwell rd., Upper Hawthorn, the new building replaces the old Rivoli Theatre in Burke rd., Camberwell which has been closed. It is owned and operated by Junction Theatres Ltd., and is under the direction of Mr. Robert McLeish.

There are 1,004 seats in the stalls, and 640, including 304 lounges, in the dress circle, making a total of 1,644.

The new theatre can justly claim to be easily the most modern suburban picture theatre in the Commonwealth. It has cost almost £50,000, and in its construction 500,000 bricks, 70 tons of structural steel, 65,000 super, feet of timber, and 1,000 tons of concrete have been used. More than 10 miles of steel tubular scaffolding was used on the job. ...DECORATIVE BRICKWORKThe external brickwork is blended of pale pinks to coloured oatmeals with horizontal effects obtained with bright orange rippletex bricks and lines of dark heelers. The whole has been carefully graded from top to bottom, and is an excellent example of the decorative effect which can be

The Argus, Saturday, 12 October 1940

“The quarter-final was played on Stadium Court One, where the applause from the adjacent centre court was clearly audible. If we won, we would play the semi-final on this hallowed court. It never happened. On day 10, I was out of the tournament, having achieved far more than I had ever expected and with lots of impressive newspaper

clippings to add to my scrapbook.” Other tournaments were scheduled for Eva’s overseas trip,

the last of which was to defend her title at the 6th Maccabiah Games in Israel where a life-changing surprise awaited her.She was introduced to Henri de Jong, a member of the Dutch team. Five days later she and Henri were engaged!

Married on 28 February 1962 at the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation synagogue, the couple departed to live in Holland, where in 1962 Eva became tennis champion of The Netherlands. Again in 1962 and 1963 she competed at Wimbledon, and was also No.1 player for The Netherlands in the first Federation Cup held at Queen’s Club in 1963, playing against Billie Jean Moffitt (King) in the quarter-final.

After the birth of her first child the young family returned to Melbourne in 1965, and following the arrival of two more children Eva found it difficult to keep up her tennis. Gradually new interests and passions took over her time: she completed a BA at Melbourne University and worked as a recreation consultant, writer and a designer of children’s play spaces.

In 2002 she founded the Duldig Studio (see article in March 2018 issue #148), a not-for-profit public museum and art gallery in the former family home in East Malvern, which displays the work and legacy of Karl and Slawa Duldig (www.duldig.org.au). In 2017 her family biography Driftwood was published, telling the story of three generations of her family, their escape from Nazi Europe and final settlement in Melbourne. To write it was a compulsion, says Eva. The intention was to complement the museum and to put on record the achievements of her parents.

The Duldig Studio and Driftwood, and the causes that Eva has and continues actively to support into her eighth decade, are testament to her tireless nature, which perhaps is her mother’s abiding legacy to her.

CHRIS GRAY

Game, set and match(continued from page 15)

Sources:Interview with Eva De Jong-Duldig, June 2018Eva De Jong-Duldig Driftwood – Escape and survival through art Arcadia, 2017Ashley Browne and Dashiel Lawrence, People of the Boot, Judith Buckridge, The Art of Tennis 2018

Driftwood can be purchased through bookstores, or from the Duldig Studio: https://www.duldig.org.au/store/


given to wall massed with brickwork. The base of the building is tiled in deep cream and orange, and modern shopfronts are fitted to a series of shops on the street frontage. The verandah awning has special provision for programme displays, the fittings being set at an angle with the footpath so that they can be easily read from any approach to the main entrance.LIGHTING AT NIGHTLighting plays an important part in the exterior decoration of the building. At night the large masses of wall surface are lighted with yellow sodium floodlights, and coloured floods are provided to window openings.

The name Rivoli Theatre is built up in metal letters, 6ft in height, and fixed along the low parapet of the roof garden. The sides of the letters are painted blue and the face Chinese red. The blue picks up special lighting, and at night the letters stand out in silhouette against the floodlit wall in the background. ...NEW INTERNAL WALLSA form of construction new to theatre work has been adopted for the internal walls. It is a development of the brick veneer wall now used extensively for domestic work. A complete suspended interior wall, faced with fibrous plaster sheets, is entirely independent of the main structure. This form of construction plays an Important part in the acoustic treatment of the auditorium. ...INDIRECT LIGHTINGThe interior is essentially modem, yet with traditional feeling and restraint. The whole effect is linked with an indirect lighting scheme. There are no visible sources of light in the theatre to cause glare and a beautiful restful atmosphere is obtained with shadowless lighting. ...MECHANICAL VENTILATION… Provision has been made in the system for warming the air in winter and, in addition, individual foot-warmers are provided to every seat in the theatre. Separate exhaust fans extract 30,000 cubic feet of air a minute, so that the whole system is oversized and thoroughly capable of dealing with the vagaries of Melbourne climate.

Opening a stable of dreams

PICTURES (clockwise from top): Poster for the opening feature in October 1940; The Rivoli c1950; The Rivoli at dusk c2015*; One of the projection rooms, walls papered with mini-posters of every feature screened from it*; (background) the carpet design unique to the Rivoli's interior*.*Photos © and courtesy of Michael Evans

37Burwood Bulletin September–november 2018

The full article can be viewed online at https://tinyurl.com/y7w4dhoa


A merry Christmas! Gentle reader! The felicitation is somewhat tardy and

retrospective – yet the phrase is a good household one, and brimfull of heartiness. It speaks of happy faces, of family reunions, when little domestic grievances are forgiven, when implacable old aunts relax from their high-strung severity, and leave-playing, at “snap dragon” to the children, and condescend to speaking terms with the poorer branches of the family tree, for one day at least. But, gentle reader! Can you realise a Christmas? No you can't, but you can conjure up most beautiful associations connected therewith. For our own parts we don't believe that yesterday was Christmas at all, it

was so much like the first Sunday of our Midsummer holidays. Christmas is associated with great coats and comforters, snowballs and ladies boas, and heavy shawls, and muffs, and fur boots – never saw one of these articles yesterday – no holly-berries stuck in the church pews, and the gothic windows, and the pulpit, looking so solemn and yet cheerful.

Then, too, we missed the biting northerly blast bringing on its wings a pitiless shower of sleet, or, perchance, a driving snowstorm, filling up every nook and cranny, until the whole country looked like a wedding-cake, and the houses the ornaments upon it; no fingers frost-bitten, blue and aching, no ladies' noses looking red and transparent with the cold; no

little boys dancing horn pipes at the corners of the streets, to keep their toes from freezing; no jets of breath condensed into small cloudlets, as they issue from the lips, like steam from a funnel. No! none of these things yesterday; — not even a slide struck out on the centre of the pavement in the most populous part of the place – no salutation from a volley of snow-balls—in fact, “no-nothing” like a Northern Christmas.

Alas! to thousands in the “Old Countrie” it is truly an “Annual Feast” – if they get it! Gentle reader, let us offer a prayer of thankfulness out of the heart of our abundance – that we are permitted to enjoy even to luxuriance. Happy land! where every day brings forth a feast.

Geelong Advertiser , Thursday, 26 December 1850

Melbourne Punch, Thursday, 2 August 1855


Christmas service timesBurwood Heights UnitingCnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East24 Dec. 11:30pm Christmas Eve service25 Dec. 9am Special Christmas service31 Dec. 10:30pm Fellowship and supper then 11:30pm Watch Night ServiceBurwood Uniting1 Hyslop St9 Dec. 7:30pm Candlelight Service. Readings & Carols then light refreshments22 Dec. 5-7pm Messy Church Gathering. All Ages: Fun, Worship, Food24 Dec. 7:30pm Children/youth & families25 Dec. 8am Holy Communion; 9:30am Family Celebration East Camberwell BaptistCnr Highfield & Hunter Rds.25 Dec. 9:30am (other Sundays 10:30am)Glen Iris Road Uniting200 Glen Iris Rd.1 Dec. 10am Preparing for Christmas. Communion & start of Advent season7 Dec. 5:30pm, Kindergarten & Community Christmas celebration; free sausage sizzle8 Dec. 10am Empty Christmas Tree service with gifts and offerings for Camcare15 Dec. 10am Advent season22 Dec. 10am Christmas Carol Service25 Dec. 9:30am Christmas DayRegular weekly Sunday services 10am, all welcomeSt Benedict’s Catholic299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood24 Dec. 6pm Family Mass 24 Dec. Midnight Mass25 Dec. 10am MassSt Dunstan’s Anglican163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell16 Dec. 7pm Carol Service24 Dec. 5pm Crib Service, 11pm Midnight Eucharist 25 Dec. 9am Christmas Eucharist

St Edward’s Anglican59 Edinburgh Rd, Blackburn South24 Dec. 11pm Carols and communion25 Dec. 9:30am Carols and communionSt Luke’s Uniting94 Essex Rd, Mt Waverley16 Dec. 5pm Family Christmas Workshop: craft, storytelling, song, shared dinner 19 Dec. 7:30pm Blue Christmas. Gentle, reflective time: Christmas isn’t merry for all, but God’s love is23 Dec. 9:30am Chinese-Aussie Christmas. St Luke’s & Renewal Chinese Christian Church combine for music-filled, bi-lingual Christmas24 Dec 9:30pm Carols & candles. Sing carols; candlelight traditional readings25 Dec. 9:30am Christmas Day Service. Bring family to enjoy Christmas morning togetherSt Matthew’s Anglican & Melb. CSI334 High St, Ashburton23 Dec. 6:30pm Carols at the Vicarage Lawns24 Dec. 7pm Christmas Tree Service. 11pm Christmas Service25 Dec. 9am Christmas Day Service31 Dec. 10pm New Year’s Eve Service in Malayalam1 Jan. 9:15am New Year ServiceSt Oswald’s Anglican100 High Street, Glen Iris16 Dec. 8pm Festival of Carols & Lessons24 Dec. 4pm Children’s Service; 8pm Sung Eucharist & Carols25 Dec. 8am Holy Communion; 10am Sung Eucharist & CarolsSt Peter’s Anglican1030 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill16 Dec. 7:30pm Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols24 Dec. 6pm Nativity Service24 Dec. 11pm Midnight Eucharist25 Dec. 9:30am Christmas Day EucharistSee w: anglicansboxhill.org.au for Mandarin & Dinka services.

Deadline for Easter Service notices is 22 January

St Scholastica’s Catholic348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood18 Dec. 7:30pm Communal Reconciliation24 Dec. 5pm Nativity Play; 5:30pm Vigil Mass. Children are invited to dress as their favorite nativity character. 11:30pm carols; midnight mass25 Dec. 9am Mass; 11am Mass31 Dec. 7pm Mass followed by Benediction1 Jan. 9am Mass. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God St Thomas’s Anglican44 Station St, Burwood9 Dec, 10:30am Yarra Gospel Choir 16 Dec. 5:30pm Choirs in Courtyard24 Dec. 6pm Families Christmas Service with Carols24 Dec. 11pm Christmas Eve Service25 Dec. 9am Christmas service; 10:30am Cantonese & Mandarin Christmas serviceThe Salvation Army, Camberwell7-11 Bowen St.9 Dec. 10am The Star: A Journey of Love16 Dec. 10am The Star: A Journey of Joy23 Dec. 10am The Star: A Journey of Peace; 6pm Christmas Carol Service25 Dec. 10am The Star: A Journey to ChristmasSurrey Hills UnitingCnr Canterbury Rd & Valonia Ave.2 Dec. 5-7pm ‘Christmas Chaos’ activities, carols & food23 Dec. 10am Advent service of readings, lessons & hymns24 Dec. 7pm Christmas Eve family service25 Dec. 9:30am Christmas Day serviceSyndal Baptist 588 High Street Rd, Glen Waverley 16 Dec. 9:30am Carols service (traditional), 4pm & 7pm23 Dec. 9:30am24 Dec. 6pm Christmas Eve Service25 Dec 9:30am Christmas Day ServiceOther services at usual times: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean

Christmas Eve – MondayChristmas Day – Tuesday


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Burwood Hwy Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 9808 5370

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Picture Framing

Creative Framing 115 Highbury Rd 9888 8225

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AUDI www.audipenfold.com.auNew Car Sales 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555Used Car Sales 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555Service & Parts 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555

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Real Estate

J A Cain Real Estate 1156 Toorak Rd 9805 2900

solicitors

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Accounting & Taxation

G H O’Brien & Assoc. 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 4245

Tax on Trak rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 6680

Automotive Service & Repair

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Jagers Carpets 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111

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Azubel Dental 1341 Toorak Rd 9809 1768

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Home Maintenance

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Professional Writing Service

Write NoteYour life story/memoir or a loved one's for fun & forever. Plus English tutoring; copy editing; speeches. Ph. 0409 808 159

Solicitors

Frank Bertucci1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125Ph. 9889 0061/68Fax: 9889 0407

Oates Rennick & Associates4 Burwood Hwy, BurwoodPh. 9808 6922Fax 9808 2243e: [email protected]

Pentony and Associates49 Denham Street, Hawthorn 3122Ph. 9818 6150 or 0499 248 107e: [email protected] or business visits, also available CBD conference facility.

Any business located within Burwood Bulletin's distribution area is eligible to be listed in our Small/Home-based Business Directory. $126 (inc. GST) pa for 4 lines, plus $31.50 per line (6 line max.) Phone 9877 5120 or 0431 482 270 or email [email protected]

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LET'S first make it clear that it has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or tidying up wrapping paper and boxes! There are various theories for the origins

of Boxing Day but nothing is definitive.

Two possible theories are that Boxing Day was a day off for servants when they received a Christmas Box from their master containing gifts, bonuses, and sometimes leftover food; they then took them home for their families. Alternatively, it was a collection box for the poor placed in churches on Christmas day and opened the next day – Boxing Day.

In the 1830s, the Oxford English Dictionary defined it as "the first week-day after Christmas-day, observed as a holiday on which post-men, errand-boys and servants of various kinds expect to receive a Christmas-box". [In the 20th century, garbage collectors, newspaper boys and postmen all expected a Christmas box!]

In Britain, it was a custom for tradesmen to collect Christmas boxes of money or presents on the first weekday after Christmas as thanks for good service throughout the year. Samuel Pepys’s diary entry1 for 19 December 1663 mentioned it.

1 Pepys kept detailed private diaries (1660-1669) first published in 19th century; they are important primary sources for the English Restoration period. They provide a combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great events such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.

Boxing beginnings?

Alamein N'hood & Learning Centre49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 9401. Courses in Marketing, Event Management, ESL classes, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Mosaics, Computers, iPads, Excel & Word, Career/Employment, Volunteering. Men’s Shed Tues/Thurs. Shopping bus/excursions for Seniors. e: [email protected] w: alameinnlc.com.auAmaroo Neighbourhood Centre34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ph. 9807 2625. Art Therapy, Mosaics, Zumba, Singing Group, Seniors Strength, English, Meditation, Beading, Fruit & Veg Market, Community Lunch/Garden, Op Shop, GCM Abacus Method, Haircuts, Scrapbooking, Children’s Art Class, Volunteer! e: [email protected] Community Centre160 High Street, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 7952. Bobbin Lace, Chinese Painting, Drawing & Thinking, Floral Art, French, Italian, Watercolour, Yoga, Exercises & Keep Fit for 50+, Mahjong (western), Exercises for Healthy spine, Life Drawing, Self-defence, meditation, Men making meals, relaxation. Spinners & Knitters, Patchwork, music groups. Avenue N'hood House @ Eley87 Eley Road, Blackburn South. Ph. 9808 2000. Social & rec. classes: Latin dance, crochet, mahjong, self-defence, writing, Bollywood dance, yoga, computers, poetry, gentle exercise, ukulele, cards, iPads, meditation, Line dancing, scrabble, sketching, Pilates. Weekly cafe (Fri.), Special needs programs. Teens refresh program.Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery94A High St, Glen Iris. Ph. 9813 8922. Free Zen Meditation Classes for those interested in meditation & Zen Buddhism. Other classes: Teens, children’s meditation and vegetarian cooking. All classes free but please register. w: chungtai.org.au Bennettswood N'hood House7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Ph. 9888 0234. Room hire.e: [email protected] Computer/Internet tuition, mobile phones, strength training, gentle exercises, yoga, Tai Chi, English country dancing, singing, drawing & painting, dressmaking, knitting/crochet, community lunch & more. w: bennettswoodnh.org.auBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St Camberwell. Convers. classes Thurs: Spanish, Italian, French. Laptops, PCs, iPads, iPhones, Macs. Childcare 3 & 5 hr Tues, Wed, Thurs. Party/meeting rooms for hire. w: bowenstreet.org.auPh. 9889 0791. e: [email protected]

Mount Street N'hood House 6 Mount St, Glen Waverley. Ph. 9803 8706. Drawing/Painting, Mosaics, Paper Tole, Decoupage, Patchwork/Quilting, Strength Training, Pilates, Yoga, Gentle Exercise, Tai Chi, Fitness Dance, Diabetes Cardio, Seniors IT – basic & advanced Computer Skills, Dig. Photog. iPad/ Android Tablet. e: [email protected] w: msnh.org.auPhoenix Park N'hood House22 Rob Roy Rd Malvern East. Walking groups, Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, HeartFIT, Zumba gold. iPad /Tablets classes. Art classes adults/children. Writers, Discussion, Film & photography groups. Mahjong, Singers, Art & Craft. Hrs 9–4.30/3pm Fri) Ph. 9530 4397 w:.phoenixparknh.org.auPower Neighbourhood House54 Power Ave, Ashwood. Ph. 9807 3589. e: [email protected] English conv., Aromatherapy, Gardening, Children’s Storytime, Chinese Social Group, Art/Craft, Line Dance, Autism Support Group, Connecting Teens, African/Aust. Women’s Group, Yoga & Tai Chi, Book Group. Wheelchair access. w: powernh.org.auSamarinda Community Centre296 High St Ashburton. Ph. 1300 591 464.Exercise programs include: Gentle exercise, Line dancing, Zumba Gold, Qui Gong. Social activities include: Bus excursions, Table Games, Craft, Art, Entertainers & guest speakers. w: samarinda.org.auSurrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre157 Union Road. Ph. 9890 2467. e: [email protected] w: surreyhillsnc.org.au Mon-Thu 9am-3:30pm Fri 9am-2:30pm. Venue hire. Playgroup, drop in m/tea, disc. groups, laughter, painting & drawing, craft, cooking. Active: Tai Chi, bike riding, Pilates, walking, yoga, Qi Gong, strength training, short courses, workshops. Vermont South Learning Centre1 Karobran Dr. Ph. 9803 2335 e: [email protected] Subsidised ACFE courses in Employment, Vocational, & Literacy training: Computer/digital literacy; MYOB; Office Admin.; Art Therapy; Hosp.; ESL; Start Your Own Business. Art & Craft; Art for Child./Teens; Health & Fitness; French lang., photog. Venue Hire. Mon-Fri Social Enterprise Café.Waverley Community Learning Centre5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 6011.Programs & activities include: children’s art, pottery, creative writing, technology courses, pilates, strength training, yoga, Spanish, calligraphy, yoga, painting, English for migrants & more. w: wclc.org.au e: [email protected]

Community Centres & ActivitiesBox Hill South N'hood House47 Kitchener Street. Ph. 9898 8270. w: bhsnh.org.au Wide range of programs including fitness (Yoga, Pilates, Strength training), Art/crafts (watercolour, botanical drawing, craft). Languages (Spanish, French, Italian). Group & social activities, computer training. Urban Food Harvest Swap. Room hire. e: [email protected] Community Centre33 Fairholm Grove. Pottery, Watercolour, Drawing, Mandalas, French, German, Spanish, Art History, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Strength & Stretching, Walking Group, Book Club, Bridge, Solo, Mahjong, Youth Art. Ph. 9882 2611; e: [email protected]: camberwellcc.org.auCanterbury Neighbourhood Centre2 Rochester Road. Mon-Thu 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12:30pm. We welcome all enquiries & interest. Contact us for detailed program guide & further info. Ph. 9830 4214. e: [email protected]. w: canterburynh.org.auCraig Community Centre7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton Ph. 9885 7789. w: craigfc.org.au Occ. Care & Kinder programs, Cultural Support Groups, Disability & Youth empowerment programs, Yoga, Facilitated Playgroups, Primary & Secondary homework support, Seniors Activities, Volunteer Opportunities, Hall Hire. e: [email protected] Neighbourhood House57 Linda Ave Box Hill Nth Ph. 9899 7660. We provide a range of classes & activities to suit all ages. From Art Classes to Strength & Fitness Classes. See our website for more details: w: kerrimuirhouse.org.auKoonung Cottage Community House109 Koonung Rd, Blackburn Nth. Ph. 9878 6632. w: koonungcottage.org.au Strength Training, Exercise to Music, Zumba Gold, Yoga, Tai Chi, Drawing & Painting, Sewing & Craft, Social & Support Groups, Childcare & Playgroups. Venue Hire for meetings and parties.Louise Multicultural Comm. Centre Suite 8, Town Hall Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill. Ph. 9285 4850.w: louise.org.au, e: [email protected] & activities: EAL/ESL (beginners, inter., advanced), Mandarin, Computer/iPad, Conversation Groups, Korean Drumming, Knitting, Social interest, Aust. Culture & History, Chinese & Korean Calligraphy; Dancing for Fitness.



COMMUNITY BUS TRIPS – MonthlyBus fills quickly ring through your booking21 Feb, 21 March, 16 May & 20 June 2019

BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

So much under one roof!30 Years of Service to the Community

1 Church Street Burwood 3125Phone: 9808 6292

Short Courses and Activities TERM 1 & 2 2019

Mahjong

Australia

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Bookings essential

Office Hours 10am – 3pm Email: [email protected] or message us on Facebook.Visit Our Website: www.burwoodneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

Check the office for any day/time/fee changes or added classes or activities – Phone 9808 6292BOOKINGS REQUIRED for all CLASSES and ACTIVITIES

HEALTH & WELLBEING CLASSES

FREE 100% cotton prosthesis available free from branches Australia wide. Can you help with our fundraising?

Breast Cancer Support Group. Monthly. Book in!

Mahjong is a tile (based on Chinese characters & symbols) fun game that promotes memory & mental agility.Weds 13 Feb–26 June 10am – 1pm

SOCIAL – Scrabble, Ladies Social, Chit & Chatter groups

Computers & IT

Our "Community Project"

Yoga (Hatha Style) Mon 9:05–10:05am Meditation Mon 10:15–11:15amFalls & Prevention Tues 2–3pmMeditation Tues 7:30–8:30pmBoxing/Kick Boxing Tues 1–2pmSocial Walking Wed 10:30–11:30amStrength Training Thurs 10–11amTai Chi Thurs 11:30am–12:30pmZumba Fri 9:30–10:30amZumba (Seated) Fri 10:45–11:45amPilates Sat 8:30–9:30am

Bookings Essential for all activities please!!

ESL – English as a second language. . Individual session.

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Seniors come get tech savvy and learn the clever things you can do with you iPad, iPhone and Android Smart Phone. Update your computer skills in Word or Excel on your laptop or our computers.THINGS THAT GOOGLE CAN DO FOR YOU!Friday 15 Feb 10am–noonCome and learn skills including free easy-to-use applications such as Docs, Sheets & Slides, along with maps and advanced searches. GETTING THE BEST FROM GMAIL Friday 22 Feb & 1 March 10am–noonCome and learn Gmail’s comprehensive search facilities to manage your mailbox. TAKING PHOTOS WITH YOUR SMARTPHONEWednesday 13 Feb & 20 Feb 10am–noonWe will explore what capabilities your smartphone has to offer; also cover the essentials of what makes a good photograph.EDIT YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS with Fotor Wednesday 27 Feb & 6 March 10am–noonLearn to crop, touch up, organise albums and make slide shows of your digital photos.

PLAYGROUP & MOTHERS' GROUPSNew Groups or individuals welcome

Large room & backyard. Low-cost sessions am/pmLots of equipment, covered sandpit, cubby

• New Groups or individuals welcomeFriday 10am – noon Playgroup with Supervisor

Come along, Try a “Come & Try” free sessions!

Rooms For HireParties, groups, casual or regular hire. Low fees.

Free COME and TRY for Newcomers – Bookings Essential!!Ring for further details. Come and Try day is first week of Term

Prevent Alzheimer's disease by exercising your brain cells and socialise while enjoying one of the world’s oldest game.

Thursday 14 Feb – 27 June 11.00 am – 12.30 pm

MEN'S CHESS GROUP

FALLS PREVENTION!Tuesdays

29 Jan–25 June 2pm–3pm*Bookings Essential* All Welcome

St. Patrick’s Day Friday 15 March Come celebrate with us and meet new people!


Childcare & Activities

Aurora School, Blackburn South96 Holland Rd Blackburn South. Ph. 8878 9878. Specialist school for young deaf & deaf blind children. Mon–Fri 9am–3pm. Early intervention staff visit families in homes.Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley, Blackburn SthOccasional care 9am-3pm Mon–Fri (bookings essential). Bubba Beats music group for children aged 0–4 yrs Thurs mornings. Ph. 9808 2000. w: theavenue.org.auBox Hill South Neighbourhood House47 Kitchener St. Ph. 9898 8270. Small groups; support for gradual separation; qualified staff members. 3 yo group: Mon 9:15am–12:15pm; Childcare: Tues/Wed 9:15am–12:15pm.French Playgroup in Camberwell"Le jardin des enfants". Camberwell South Anglican Church, 101–103 Bowen St. Wed 10–11:30am. $5 per family. Ph. 0450 676 537. e: [email protected] Grandparents/New Families Playgroup, CamberwellBowen Street Community Centre, 102 Bowen St. Grandparents/New Families Playgroups: various times. Ph. 9889 0791. e: [email protected] Playgroup at Ascension Church East BurwoodChurch Hall, 378 Blackburn Rd. Fridays 9:30am during school terms. Ph. Ros 9802 6545.Playgroups and Kids' Club at St Thomas’sSt Thomas’s Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood.Thurs, 3:30–6:30pm, $5, dinner incl. School aged to Yr 6. Playgroups Tues & Thur 10am–noon. Ph. Ruth 0425 776 313.St Scholastica’s Kindergarten13 Pheasant St, Burwood. Ph. 9808 1006. Mon–Fri 9am–3pm(opt. before/after care). Only local kinder with govt-funded longer-day program. w: stscholasticakindergarten.org.au

Community Shopping

Animal Welfare Op Shop, Camberwell1355 Toorak Rd. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm. Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20. Quality new/recycled clothing, books, etc. We can pick up. 9889 9435 shop hours.Lions Club of Boroondara Central Op Shop1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Ph. 9809 4950 Bric-a-brac, clothes, furn., etc. Proceeds to community. Mon–Thurs 10:30am–4:30pm (Fri–4pm), Sat 9:30am-12:30pm.Mecwacare Malvern Op Shop136 Wattletree Rd. Ph. 9571 4221. Leading NFP residential care, respite, etc. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Rotary Recycled Treasures Op Shop, Blackburn113 Canterbury Rd. Ph. 9877 0613. Books, clothing, jewellery, bric-a-brac. Accept elec. goods. All funds to Charity Projects. Mon–Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Volunteers welcome.Rotary Recycle Op Shop, Surrey Hills1113 Riversdale Rd. Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac, ladies wear. All profits to community projects. Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–1pm. Volunteers welcome.RSPCA Op ShopsShops 9 & 10 Burwood Heights Shopping Centre. Shops staffed by volunteers. Funds support RSPCA Vic adoption centres. Shop, donate or volunteer. Ph. 9808 2461.Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Ashburton401 High St. Ph. 9885 4965. Books, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac. Accept elec. goods, not monitors/TVs/scanners. Leave goods 8:30am–4:30pm M–F, Sat. 9am–1pm at Shop rear.Samarinda The Ashy Op ShopCnr High St & Welfare Pde. Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat. 9:30am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm. Easy drop off point. All proceeds help aged people locally. Ph. 9058 6050.

Community Music & Singing

Blackburn North Sing Australia GroupThurs 7:30pm. 3–7 Springfield Rd. Sing a variety of songs. Opportunities to perform for community organisations. 1st wk free – no auditions. Ph. Jenni 0409 556 615.Celtic Jam, Box HillBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Wed. 7:45-9:15pm. Easy-going jam session; learn a tune p.w. New members welcome. $10. Ph. Judy 0422 868 680.Community Singing at Ben.N.H.Bennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Sing & String-along Mon. 11:30am-12:45pm. Fees vary. Mon 11:30am–12:30. Book at office or ph. 9888 0234.Creativity Australia – With One Voice, AshburtonAshburton Baptist Church, 8 Y St. Wed. 6:15–7:30pm. Supper included. Come along and enjoy. Ph. 8679 6088 e: [email protected] Singers, AshburtonLike to join a small, friendly women’s choir? Rehearsals in Ashburton Wed. 7:30-9:30pm. $450 p.a. For info or audition ph. Rosemary 0416 267 500.Monash AiresVoluntary entertainers for elderly. Multi-aged, multi-national & not a choir or band. We share transport, no costs, plenty to eat. Call Joe 9803 7045 a/h.

Open Door Community SingersHabitat Uniting Church, cnr Burke & Mont Albert Rds, Canterbury. Mon 7:30-9:30pm. $85 pa (admits to all Open Door choirs), $8 per night. Ph. 0419 894 340.Open Door Gospel SingersDetails as above. Thurs 7:30-9:30pm.Scotsglen Singers Inc.All-female choir entertains shut-ins, raise money for charity. Rehearse Glen Waverley Thurs pm. Perform regularly in local area. Membership: $85. Ph. Elizabeth 0407 542 680.Sing Australia Choir, CamberwellCamberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. Community-based choir. Tues. 10am-noon. Annual sub., plus $7 per visit. No auditions. Ph. 0439 381 091. Treble TonesJoin ladies who enjoy singing. Rehearsals Wed mornings, Burwood. Membership: $100 pa. Ability to read or sight-read music desirable. Ph. Lorraine Pollard 9807 5936.Ukulele & Singing (BUGSS)Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Mon. 11:30am-12:45pm. Ph. 9888 0234. e: [email protected] Welsh Male Choir, Blackburn SouthMon. & Wed. 7:30-9:30pm St Edward’s, Edinburgh Rd. Looking for men who can hold a tune. Great camaraderie. Ph. David on 9525 0043 or vicwelshmenschoir.com.au

Community Notices


Abbey Girls of VictoriaBennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St. Club based on Elsie J. Oxenham’s books. Margaret on 9886 0232.Australian Philatelic SocietyMemorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury.Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at meetings. Visitors & new members welcome. Ph. John Young 9889 1385.Box Hill Art Group Inc.NFP. Flexible classes: beginners/experienced in watercolour, oils, pastel, acrylics, etc. Highly qualified tutors. Ph. Eric 0424 775 540. w: boxhillartgroup.com.auBox Hill Hand Spinners & WeaversBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. NFP group meets weekly to share knowledge in spinning, weaving, etc. Ph. Margaret Dimelow 0400 669 383.Camberwell Camera ClubRutherford Rm, St John’s Anglican Church, 552 Burke Rd. 7:30pm, 2nd/4th Mon. Speakers, comps, outings. Ph. Wolf 0428 398 446. w: http://camberwellcameraclub.org.auCamberwell Film SocietyTEMP PREMISES Old Library 25 Inglesby Rd. 3rd Wed. Feb–Nov (2nd Wed in Dec). 7:30pm. $50 single, $95 double, Mini Pass (3 screenings) $15. Ph. Bill 9347 6969Crochet or Knitting for BeginnersMon. 1-2:30pm. Koonung Cottage Community House109 Koonung Rd, Blackburn North Ph. 9878 6632.Dream StitchesSt Aidan’s Church Hall, 10 Surrey St, Box Hill Sth. Fri 9:30am–noon school terms. Community-based sewing for migrant & refugee women. w: dreamstitches.org.auFrench Book Club in CamberwellCamberwell Sth Anglican Church, 103 Bowen St. Relaxed chat about French books & novels with other French speak-ers. Sun. 2–3pm. Ph. 0450 676 537 e: [email protected] Austen Society of Melbourne Inc., AshburtonPurves House, 303 High St. Meet 2pm last Sat. Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Nov. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, raffle. Guests welcome. Charge $4. Ph. 0407 985 614. w: jasm.org.auMelbourne Numismatic Society Inc., Box HillBox Hill Community Arts Centre, cnr Station/Combarton Sts. 2nd Thurs, exc. Jan. Learn about coins, notes, medallions, badges. Ph. 9725 0945 e: [email protected] Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc.Box Hill Comm. Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Sat 8:30am-3pm 2nd Wed 11am-3pm. Ph. Anne Bryan 0400 644 086 or 9728 3256. e: [email protected] & District Lapidary ClubSilver Grove, Nunawading. Club night 2nd Wed. Mineral group 3rd Wed. Juniors (12–16) Sat. afternoons. Learn about minerals & how to cut/polish gemstones. e: [email protected].

Power Neighbourhood House Book Group, Ashwood54 Power Avenue. Chat about books over a cuppa. Meets 3rd Thurs, 10-11:30am with bestsellers from free Monash Library Book Group. All welcome. w: powernh.org.auTravelogue Club at CamberwellChambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd. 2pm last Fri. of month incl. pub. hol. Seniors/retirees interested in photography & travel. Guest speakers. Ph. 0428 638 982.Victorian Button Collectors’ ClubBurwood Hts Uniting Church, cnr Burwood Hwy & Black-burn Rd, Burwood East. 2nd Tues 8pm. Ph. Robyn 9884 5675. w: vicbuttonclub.com.au Waverley Film Society, Mount WaverleyChurch hall, St John's Uniting Church Virginia St. 7:45pm 2nd Wed Feb‒Dec. Older "classic" films. Ann. m/ship $30 (1st visit free). Ph. Brett 9807 3426. w: waverleyfilm.org.auWaverley Gem ClubWide range of activities: gem cutting, silver smithing. Training at Mt Waverley. Ph. Peter 9570 5401/9808 7510 w: waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/homeWaverley Scale Modelling ClubWadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mt Waverley (behind library). Meet 2nd Tues, Feb-Dec, 7:30–10:30pm. NFP for Scale Model builders. Ph. Edward Russell 9857 6891.Whitehorse Film SocietyWillis Room, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading, 7:45pm, 1st/3rd Sat. Aust./foreign films. Fee $55/$50 pa. Ph. Laurie Maher 9800 1825, Pat 9877 1474.

Crafts & Hobbies

Dance & Exercise

Australian Colonial/Heritage DancingMelb. Colonial Dancers, Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gve. 3rd Thurs 7:30–10pm w/supper. $6, Members $5. Ph. Coral 9885 6109 e: [email protected] Hill Ballet Association Inc.NFP. Classical ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, Folk, Wu Tao. Students 4yo–adult. Adult beginners. Ph. 0407 524 278. w: boxhillballet.com.au e: [email protected] for FitnessBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St.Ph. 9895 8888. w: bhcac.com.au Mon, 1–2pm. Low impact informal dance class for those who don’t like gym.DanceRetroLove dancing? Informal, social dancing to pop music of 70s–90s. $10. Tues 6:30–7:30pm at 192 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Ph. Kate 0417 545 024 or w: danceretro.com Deepdene Scottish Country Dancers8pm Mon. Mar–Dec, Paton Memorial Hall, Deepdene Uniting Church, 958 Burke Rd. Park in Dale St. Tram 72/109. All welcome. $4 a session. Socials 2nd Sat. Ph. 9889 2255. English Country DanceBennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Tues 8–10pm. $5. All dances taught. Partners not nec. Think Pride & Prejudice. Ph. George on 9890 5650.Hong Kong Club Tai Chi GroupEvergreen Centre, 45 Talbot Ave, Balwyn. Tai Chi & Qigong classes – various forms. Sat. 8:30am‒1pm. Ph. Sam 0418 101 937 e: [email protected] to Tai Chi, Blackburn NorthMon. 11:30am-12:30pm. Koonung Cottage Community House, 109 Koonung Rd. Ph. 9878 6632. e: [email protected]

Uniting Op Shop, Forest Hill333A Canterbury Rd, off street parking. Tues–Sat 9:30am–1pm. Amazing value. Volunteer staff; all profits to small worthy charities. Buy, donate or volunteer. Ph. 9878 3222.YES Op Shop, Forest Hill53–55 Mahoneys Rd. Ph. 9894 0992. Youth Education Support Inc. sponsors disadvantaged young people. Shop, donate or volunteer. Books, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac.


Education & Self-improvement

Boroondara ToastmastersBurwood N’hood House, 1 Church St 1st & 3rd Thurs 7:30pm Communication, leadership and self-confidence skills. e: [email protected] 0408 008 801. Glen Iris Toastmasters ClubGlen Iris Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, 2nd/4th Wed 7:15pm. Improve leadership, public speaking, self-confidence. e: [email protected] Ph. 0420 846 853.MPower Me Homework Club54 Power Ave, Ashwood. A fun group with qualified tutors supporting primary school children with their homework on Tuesdays during school term 3:30–5pm. Ph. 9807 3589.PowerTalk International (Public Speaking)Balwyn Nth, 2nd/4th Wed, 7:30pm. Visitors welcome. NFP. Increase your self-confidence to speak effectively in public. Supportive/stimulating atmosphere. Ph. 9857 4764.Speaking Made Easy, CamberwellMeet at Camberwell Library, 4th Mon 1pm. Public speaking for women; communicating with confidence; meeting procedures. Ph. 0459 186 670.U3A, Box Hill29 Strabane Ave. Ph. 9898 3336. Learning and social activities for seniors. Art, exercise, games, history, iPad, languages, literature, meditation. w: u3aboxhill.com.auU3A, Hawthorn26 Sinclair Ave. Ph. 9821 0282. Educational, creative courses for retirees/semi-retirees. 90 courses/activities. Low annual fee. 10:30am–1:30pm Mon–Fri. w: u3ahawthorn.org.auU3A, Nunawading16–20 Silver Grove. Ph. 9878 3898. Semi & Retired people; 250+ classes: languages, art craft, humanities, computers, science, IT, exercise. e: [email protected]

Scottish Country Dancing, CamberwellBox Hill & Dist. Scottish Soc., Hartwell Church of Christ, 248 Highfield Rd. Tues Mar–Nov 7:30–10pm. $7. Socials 4th Tues. Beg./exp. Flat soft shoes. Ph. 0425 883 218.Surrey DanceSt Matthew's Church Hall 334 High St. Ashburton. Friendly & welcoming venue. Ballroom, New Vogue & Latin. Wed 7–10:30pm Ph. Fred 0418 340 111; Debbie. 0412 297 025.TAPfit Cardio Tap Dancing ClassesGet fit & have fun! No exp. req. all equip. provided. Blackburn Sth, Box Hill Nth, Canterbury, $18 per session, $90 6–class pass. Ph. Lisa 0431 887 697 w: TAPfitMelb.com.au

Community Notices ESL (English as a Second Language)

AshburtonAshburton Presbyterian Church, 1 High Street Rd Extension. Thurs 10am-noon, 7pm-9pm. e: [email protected] Ph. 0412 176 080.Samarinda Community Centre, 296 High St. ESL classes for Chinese-speaking seniors. Thurs. 9.30am–2pm.Ph. 1300 591 464Blackburn NorthNew Hope Comm. Care, Baptist Church, 522 Middleborough Rd. Sundays: 9am–10.30 am. Small groups. e: [email protected] HillSt Paul's Church, 711 Station St. Focus on pronunciation; incl. grammar. All levels except Beginner; Tues 6:30-8:30pm. Ph. 0431 025 843. e: [email protected] Salvation Army, 17-23 Nelson Rd. Mon 7pm–8.30pm (Beginners to Intermediate). Ph. 9890 2993. e: [email protected] Thomas’s Church, 44 Station St. Sat 9:45-11:45am. Improve spoken/written English; small classes. M/tea incl. $25/term; $90 p.a. e: [email protected] Ph. 9808 3250.Burwood EastCrossway Baptist Church, 2 Vision Dve. Sat 10am-noon. Ph. 9886 3700. e: [email protected] English in friendly way. Sun at Burwood Heights Uniting Church, Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. Ph. Barry 0419 302 334Canterbury Canterbury Presbyterian Church,146 Canterbury Rd. Mon-Thurs 10am-12:30pm; Mon-Wed 1:30-3:30pm; Fri 1:30pm; Sat 10am. e: [email protected] Forest HillSt Mark’s Anglican Church, 303 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill. Wed. 1:30-3pm (school terms). Pronunciation, conversation. Ph. 9878 2848. e: [email protected] WaverleyLutheran Church, 25 Cypress Ave. Thurs 7pm- 9pm. e: [email protected] Ph. 0400 032 717Hawthorn EastCamberwell Baptist Church, 460 Riversdale Rd. Free English classes Sat. 9:30–11:30am school terms. Child. 5-11yrs. Ph. 0435 454 732. e: [email protected] WaverleyWaverley Community Learning Centre, 5 Fleet St, Mt Wa-verley. Fri. 9:30—noon. Ph. 9807 6011. e:[email protected] HillsBalwyn Baptist Church 517 Whitehorse Rd. Fri 6pm-7:30pm. Ph. 0409 214 968.SyndalSyndal Baptist Church, cnr Blackburn & High Street Rd, Glen Waverley. Mon/Tues 7:30-9pm; Tues 9:30am-11am; Thurs 1:30-3pm , Sun 3:30-5pm e: [email protected] Vermont South Learning CentreKarobran Drive. Ph. 9803 2335. e: [email protected] Begin-ners at a basic level. Speaking, reading, writing, computing activities. All languages/cultures welcome.

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Environment & Gardening

Ashwood College Permaculture Food Garden Open 10:30am Wed & Sat. New volunteers always welcome First Ashwood High entry off Vannam Dr. (30m on right at end of school drive). Ph. Lynda 0404 083 272 or Facebook.Bellbird Dell Reserve, Vermont South Working bees 1st Sat. 10am-noon, m/tea. Dig and make friends! Check Dell noticeboard, take garden gloves, tools provided. e: [email protected] Ph. 9262 6333.Box Hill Garden Club Meets at Springfield Park Pavilion (cnr Dorking & Springfield roads) 3rd Tues 10am. Guest speakers. All welcome. Ph. Yvonne Chapman 9874 3293.Bungalook Nursery, Blackburn SouthPropagate indigenous plants and more with friendly volunteers plus social events. Open Wed 9:30–noon, Fri 9:30am-1pm. e: [email protected] Morning Garden ClubCamberwell Petanque Club rms, Wakefields Gr. (Mel. 60F4) 9:45am–noon, 2nd Thurs, Feb–Nov. Plant stall, outings. Visitors welcome Ph. 0458 916 747 w.cmgc.net.auThe Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Inc. Groups hold monthly meetings 1 Gardenia St, Blackburn. Visitors welcome for small fee. Groups: Botany, Fauna, Geology & more. Special juniors group. w: fncv.org.auFriends of South Surrey Park909-911 Riversdale Rd, Surrey Hills. New volunteers welcome to working bees. Last Sun. & every Tues. 10am–noon. Ph. 0437 959 013. w: facebook.com/southsurreyparkGreenlink Box Hill Indigenous Plant NurseryIndigenous plant nursery run by friendly volunteers in nursery or parklands. Open Tues/Wed 9am–noon. Ph. 0479 121 653 (Tues/Wed) e: [email protected] Footprints – Climate Action GroupGuide Hall, Faversham Road, Canterbury. All welcome.Last Wed. 7pm for 7:30–9:30pm. Help keep the planet safe. More info: 0411 115 186. w: lighterfootprints.orgWaverley Garden ClubWaverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. Meets 1st Fri 7:30 for 8pm. Monthly guest speakers. Ph. Leanne Mason 9806 0424. e: [email protected]

Box Hill Floral Art Inc. The Pavilion, Box Hill Hawks FC cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse roads. 1st Thurs. Workshops 10am, demos by designers 1pm. BYO lunch. All welcome. Ph. 9898 2483.Camellias Victoria Inc.East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd. Meets monthly 8pm 2nd Wed, Mar–Nov incl. Visitors welcome. w: camelliasvic.org.auChrysanthemum Society of Victoria Inc.Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Blackburn Rd & Burwood Hwy. 2nd Sat 2:30pm. (excl. June). Cultivation specialist society to exhibition standards. Ph. 9898 5458.Early Morn African Violet Group, Mt WaverleyAlvie Hall, cnr Alvie & High Street Rds. 1st Mon. at 8pm & 3rd Wed. at 10am. Learn how to grow African violets, and make new friends. Ph. 5678 8814.

Flowers & Floral Art Groups

For Teens

Australian Youth Band, AshwoodMusical standard no lower than AMEB 5th Grade or equiv. Rehearsals Sat. 9am-noon, Parkhill Primary School Recreation Hall. Ashwood. http://ayb.org.au/Bao Lin Teens Meditation Class94A High St, Glen Iris. Sat 7‒9pm fortnightly. Learn lost art of mindfulness & discover happiness through Zen meditation. Classes free! w.chungtai.org.au Ph.9813 8922Box Hill Jiu JitsuSelf defence-oriented martial arts training held at Aqualink Box Hill. Wed evenings & Sat afternoons. Beginners welcome. e: [email protected] w: bhjj.com.auConnecting Teens, AshwoodSocial group (13–18 yrs); Power N’hood House, 54 Power Ave. For all teenagers – esp. high functioning with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD. Ph. 9807 3589; e: [email protected] Study Homework Support ProgramFree homework support during school terms for 12–25 year-olds. Secondary, TAFE, uni subjects. Thurs 4–6pm, Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Rd. Ph. 9898 9340. Epee and Sabre FencingLearn Olympic sport of the sword: Fencing! Beginner classes every term. Sat. 10-11:30am; Tues. 7:30-9pm. All equipment provided. Ph. 0450 556 330 w: whitehorsechevaliers.comThe Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Inc. Groups hold monthly meetings 1 Gardenia St, Blackburn. Visitors welcome for small fee. Groups: Botany, Fauna, Geology & more. Special juniors group. w: fncv.org.au Jells parkrun, Jells Park, Jells Rd, Wheelers HillSaturdays 7:50–9:15am. Join our great community of parkrunners for a free, weekly, timed 5km run/jog/walk. e: [email protected] w: parkrun.com.au/jells/courseMonash Youth ServicesInfo, support, referral, range of programs/activities for 10–25 y.o. Free service. 14 Bogong Ave, Glen Waverley. 9am-5pm, Mon–Fri. Ph. 9518 3900 w: myfs.org.auNunawading & District Lapidary ClubSilver Grove. Club night 2nd Wed. Juniors (12–16) Sat. pm. Learn to cut/polish gems. $30 joining fee. Jnr membership $15pa & 50c per session. Materials provided. e: [email protected] new friends, expand your world. Scouting offers an exciting & varied program for youth (boys and girls) aged between 6–25. w: scoutsvictoria.com.auWaverley Gem Club329 Waverley Road, ages 11 upward. Learn working with gemstones. Join us for field trips with parents & find your own gems. Ph. 0407 512 883 e: [email protected] Education Support Inc.(YES)Gain work experience in various areas, window display, admin., etc., while assisting disadvantaged young people. Location: Forest Hill. Ph. 9894 0992.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Waverley Bonsai GroupMeets 8pm 3rd Tues, rear hall, St John’s Uniting Church cnr Virginia & Alexander Sts, Mt Waverley. Guest speakers from overseas, interstate, intrastate. Ph. Bruce (Sec.) 9802 8529.Waverley Floral Art GroupWaverley Youth Centre, 48 Miller Cres, Mt Wav. Meets 3rd Tues 7:45pm, Ph. Club President 9560 4804. e: [email protected]


Health & Support Groups

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic)OCD & Anxiety Support Group. 1st/3rd Tues 7:30-9:30pm Hawthorn Community House. 32 Henry St, Hawthorn.Ph. 9830 0566. e: [email protected] Support GroupLink Health & Community – Batesford Hub, 94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone. Fortnightly group for Aphasia sufferers & their families. Ph. 1300 552 509. w: linkhc.org.auBetting On A Better Life!MonashLink Community Health project. Gambling concerns? Activities. Ph. Judy Avisar 0426 245897 or 1300 552 509. e: [email protected] Take Off Weight Naturally ClubAvenue Neighbourhood House@Eley, Eley Rd. Friendly Weight Loss Support. NFP weight loss club can help you. Meets Mon, 9:30–11:30am. Ph. Rene Gale 9874 4043.Day Respite for People Living with DementiaSamarinda's Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton. Day respite for carers for those living with dementia, memory loss or confusion. 4 days p.w. Ph. 1300 591 464Disability Support and Respite ProgramSocial groups for young people 16 yrs up with intellectual disabilities. Group fitness, cooking, outings. Tues. afternoons & Sat. Ph. Leza, Craig Family Centre, 9885 7789.Kara House Outreach ServiceDomestic Violence Support Agency. For women experiencing domestic violence. Support to women from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds. Ph. 1800 900 520.Melbourne East Disability Advocacy, Surrey HillsProvides individual and citizen advocacy to people with intellectual disabilities in Boroondara, Monash, Whitehorse. Ph. 9808 8633. e: [email protected] w: meda.org.auMelbourne Osteoporosis Support Group Inc.Newsletters posted to all members. For details phone Janeene 5282-2767 or w: melbosg.org.au and Facebook.Nunawading Take Off Weight Naturally ClubFriendly, low cost, support group for men & women.Meets Forest Hill Uniting Church Wed 6:30–8pm. Ph. Margaret 9894 4942.Parkinson’s Victoria Inc.Boroondara Camberwell Support Group, Athelstan Dining Room, Cnr Athelstan & Camberwell Rds. Meet last Mon. 10am-noon. Ph. Parkinson’s Victoria 1800 644 189.Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, MonashLvl 1, 12 Hamilton Pl, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9692 9400. Community-based outreach support for people with mental illness, Referrals/self-referrals welcome. Free program.Reconnexion NFP Counselling, group therapy, phone support, anxiety disorders, depression, pills dependency. Ph. 1300 273 266. e: [email protected] w: reconnexion.org.au Safety Register in MonashVolunteers regularly Monash seniors/isolated residents/ people with disabilities. Members receive informative newsletters quarterly. Ph. South East Volunteers 9562 0414.Whitehorse Community Support RegisterFeel safe and secure at home. Confidential Whitehorse Register designed to help elderly, disabled or isolated. Ph. 8892 3385 (Mon–Fri 10am–noon).

Community Notices

Avenue Neighbourhood House @Eley, Blackburn SthSocial groups meet weekly for interests incl. sketching, scrabble, crochet & cards for social players. 87 Eley Rd. Ph. 9808 2000. w: theavenue.org.auBarry’s Place Drop-In CentreBurwood Uniting Church, Cnr Hyslop St. & Warrigal Rd., Glen Iris. Mon-Thu 12:30-3pm, Wed & Sat 10am-12:30pm. Avail. to all. Have a friendly chat, a cuppa, read or a quiet sit.Boroondara Life Activities Club, CamberwellMon: mahjong, solo, golf. Tue: scrabble. Wed: p.m. table tennis. Thu: table tennis. Fri: day trips, dine outs. Sat: Ent. Sun: t/tennis. ‘Life is better together.’ Ph. 9836 8027.Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc.79 Carrington Rd. Ph. 9890 4979. Mon 1:30pm cards, bingo. Tues: mahjong. Fri 1:30pm concerts $10. Lunch noon M–F. Sub $8.90 pa.Burwood Ladies Social GroupCome meet new people and plan outings over tea or coffee. Monthly first Tues at 1pm, Ph. 9808 6292.Camberwell Italian Senior Citizens405 Camberwell Road. Outings, bingo and lunches.For info phone Teresa Donato 04412 840 703.Free Community Meal, Forest HillFirst Thursdays. 12:30-1:30 pm. Join us for a two course meal and meet others in your community. St Mark’s Anglican Church, 303 Canterbury Rd. Ph. 9878 2848.Frenz-in-DeedDon‘t be lonely Sat nights. FID is an Eating-Out Group mainly for senior singles & couples. Thai, Chinese, Indian, German Viet, Italian, French Rest’ts & hotels. Ph. Robin 0407 548 116.GOLD (Growing Older Living Dangerously)Friendly, supportive women over 55. Fun, new experiences. 10:35am–12:30pm 2nd Thurs. Craig Centre, 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 7789. e: [email protected] Wattle Day ClubEast Malvern RSL Club. Thurs 10am for friendship, frivolity & fitness. Weekly exercise, lunch, bingo, books, trading table, etc. Ph. Trish Burke 9885 8884.Monash Reconciliation Group Inc.MRG aims to raise community awareness of Indigenous issues & culture. Ph. 0412 772 711. e: [email protected] Holland Social ClubBlackburn Snr Citizens’ Hall “The Pines”, 25 Central Rd. Thurs 9:15am–1:15pm. Klaverjassen, & Bingo. New members welcome. Ph. Petra 9790 0945, Clary 9878 8982.Samarinda Community Centre296 High St. Ashburton. Ph. 1300 591 464. See Community Houses listing (p44).Vietnamese Senior Cultural Assoc. Inc, Ashburton296 High St. Tues 9am–5pm. Exercises, singing group, lunches, dancing, table tennis. All welcome. Ph. Yen 0412 157 228. w: https://vietsca.wixsite.com/vscaWaverley Retirement Activities Group Umbrella org. for 20 leisure activity groups for "over 50s" in Monash/Glen Waverley area. NFP. Monash City Council supported. Join us. e: [email protected]. w: wrag.org.au.Wominjeka Garden, High St Glen IrisSt Oswald’s Anglican. Med/Prayer 8am Mon Tues Thurs. 7:30am Wed. Night Conv./Shared Meal (bring a plate) f’nightly Wed 6pm. w: stoswaldsgleniris.net.au/events

Friendship & Activity Groups


History Groups

Local Markets

Box Hill Historical Society Inc.Mtg Rm 1, Library, 1022 Whitehorse Rd. 3rd Sun. (Feb–Nov) 2pm. Archives Box Hill Town Hall Tues. 11am 1st Sat. by appt. Ph. 9285 4808. e: [email protected] Camberwell Historical Society Inc.Meeting Room, Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Meets 4th Tuesdays 8pm. New members welcome. w: chs.org.au Ph. 9885 9927.Family History Connections1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. e: [email protected] Weekdays, online access, books. Research services, seminars, free beginners’ classes. Ph. 9877 3789. w: aigs.org.auSurrey Hills N'hood Centre Historical Society157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ph. 9890 2467 Third Tues 8pm. All welcome. $4/session with $15 centre membership. e: [email protected] Historical Society Inc., Mt WaverleyAbove Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres (lift avail.). Have questions about Waverley’s history? Visit Wed. pm. Ph. Norma 9802 9332. e: [email protected] Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Local History Rm, Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. e: [email protected] Open for research Wed 10:30am–2:30pm. Ph. 9873 4946. All welcome.

Mainly for Men

Not necessarily exclusively men's clubs, but of interest more to men.Alamein Men’s ShedAlamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre, 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Tues/Thurs, 9:15am to noon.$25 per term. Ph. 9885 9401.Aviation Historical Society of AustraliaMeets 4th Wed. 7:30pm at Air Force Association, 24 Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East. Ph. 0418 530 001. e: [email protected] or w: ahsa.org.au Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group 9:30–11:30am, third Tuesdays. Box Hill RSL Upton Room, Nelson Rd. Onsite parking. Men diagnosed with prostate cancer welcome. Ph. Frank Blackwell 0408 366 268.East Malvern Men’s Shed Next to East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Dr. Tues & Wed 9am-3pm. Place for active retired men to meet those with similar interests. e: [email protected] Hill Men’s ShedForest Hill College, 178 Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. Outlet for men to meet, make social connections and positively contribute to local community.Forest Hill WoodturnersMon. 12:30-3pm; 1st & 3rd Sat. 9.30am, Warrawong Centre, 32 Richmond St., Blackburn South. Teaching club with quality equipment & skilled instructors. Ph. 0428 335 405The Hand Tool Preservation Assoc. of Aust. Inc.Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. 7:30pm. 3rd Tues of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov. Visitors welcome. e: [email protected] ph. 9803 9871.The Historical Radio Society of AustraliaWe collect and restore radios. Visit one of our monthly meetings or radio auctions, usually in Ashburton. w: hrsa.asn.au Ph. Kevin 9558 3652.Koonung Woodturners GuildFriendly group, 4th Sat. 9am–noon). Beginners’ tuition Thurs. p.m. Koonung Cottage, 109 Koonung Rd, Nth Blackburn. Ph. 9890 9201 w: koonungwoodturners.com Model TrainsAustralian Model Railway Assoc. Vic. Branch Inc., 92 Wills St, Glen Iris. New members welcome. For membership & activities. Ph. 9885 7034. w: armavic.comMonash Men’s Shed77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley. Mon–Sat 9:30am–3pm. Activities for all ages. Drop in for a cuppa. Ph. 9561 8557 or e: [email protected] Woodworkers2 Windsor Ave, Mt Waverley (opp Jordanville station). Open 7 days, 9am–noon and some afternoons. New members welcome. w: waverleywoodworkers.org.au

Boroondara Farmers’ Market3rd & 5th Sat, 8am–1pm. Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn. Entry $2. Fresh pasta, organic fruit/veg etc. 60 stalls of fresh produce from all over Vic. Ph. 9278 4879.Hawthorn Makers MarketFormer Hawthorn Craft Market. 1st Sun. (Mar-Dec) 10am–3pm.Free. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd. Handmade homewares, jewellery, fashion, pot plants, gourmet food etc.Mt Waverley Rotary Art & Craft MarketMt Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd. 2nd Sun each month 9am–2pm. Usually about 60 stalls of art, craft & food. Proceeds to many local and international causes.Nunawading Market – Craft & Produce4th Sun. Feb-Nov 9am-2pm. Dec. 2nd Sun. 1-5pm. Toys, clothing, jewellery, gifts, plants, gourmet foods, fresh produce. Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd.The Chest Community & Flea Market, Vermont SthKarobran Dr. 8am–1pm, 3rd Sat. Eclectic mix of stalls incl. fresh produce, antiques, vintage/retro collectables; clothing, eggs, honey, plants, comm. stalls, etc. Stall enq: 9285 4890.Treasures & Tastes@Trinity, Surrey Hills3rd Sat, 9am–1pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd. Ph. 9890 2165. Indoor boutique makers’ & growers’ market. e: [email protected]

Boroondara Farmers’ Market


Anglican

Ashburton Baptist8 8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr Geoff Pound. Services: Sun 10am (incl. Sunday Club). Ph. 9885 8210 e: [email protected] w: ashburtonbaptist.org.auCamberwell BaptistCnr Riversdale Road and Wills St, Hawthorn East.Sunday Service 10am. Ph. 9813 0538. e: [email protected] Baptist, East Burwood2 Vision Dr. w: crossway.org.au Eng.: Sat. 5pm; Sun. 8:45/10:15/ 11:45am. Mandarin: Sat. 5pm; Sun. 10:15am. Cantonese: Sun. 8:45/ 11:45am. Korean: Sun. 11:45am. Indonesian: Sun. 10:15am.East Camberwell BaptistCnr Highfield & Hunter Roads, East Camberwell.Pastor: Murray Hogg 9836 6063. Sun. 10:30am.

Baptist

Catholic

Camberwell SouthCnr Toorak Rd & Bowen St. 10am Sun. with Kids’ Church. Rev. David Huynh. e: [email protected] Ph: 9889 4813. French serv. last Sun. of mth 4–5pm e: [email protected] Ph: 0450 676 537Church of the Ascension, East BurwoodCnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres. Ph. 9802 4863.w: ascensionchurch.org.au Sun. 8am, 9:30am; Wed. 10am; Fri. 9:30am.St Dunstan's, Camberwell163 Wattle Valley Rd. w. stdunstans.org.au Vicar: Rev. Roberta Hamilton. Ph. 9809 0321. Sun. services: 8am, 9:30am. Thurs. 11am, morn. tea 10:30am. Wed. 10:30am, mainly music.St Edward’s, Blackburn South59 Edinburgh Rd. Sun. services 8am & 10am Vicar: Rev. Rob Culhane Ph. 9877 3665 Mb 0412 832 328St Faith’s Burwood4-8 Charles St. Glen Iris. Office Ph. 9889 5086. Sun. 8am, 10am, 5pm (3rd Sun.) Messy Church. Labyrinth open daily to walk. Rev. Emily Payne 0408 666 119 e: [email protected] Matthew’s, Ashburton334 High St (cnr Warrigal Rd). Vicar: Rev. Vinod Victor 0426 100 695 e: [email protected]. Communion: Sun. 9:15am (English) and 10:30am (Malayalam). St Peter’s, Box Hill1030 Whitehorse Rd. Rev Shane Hubner. Ph. 9890 2721. Services: Sun. 8am, 9.30am, (10am 3rd Sun.), 11:30am, 2pm. Wed. 10:30am, Fri. 7:30am. w: anglicansboxhill.org.au St Stephen & St Mary, Mt Waverley383 High Street Road. Vicar: Rev. Dianne Sharrock.Sun. 7:45am, 9am, 10:30am (esp. for kids). Thurs. 10am.Ph. 9807 3168; 0407 334 928. w: stephenandmary.org.auSt Oswald’s, Glen Iris100 High St, Glen Iris. Vicar Rev. Glenn LoughreyPh. 9885 1125. e: [email protected]. 8am, 10am, Wed.10am Holy Communion.St Thomas’s, Burwood44 Station St. Vicar: Rev. John Carrick 9808 3250, 0412 438 021 e: [email protected] Sun. Svcs: 8:30am, 10:30am, 10:30am (Cantonese), 2pm (Mandarin), 7pm.

Uniting/Presbyterian

Other Christian Churches

City Edge, Surrey HillsYWAM Base, 19 Middlesex Rd. Pr Tony Hodge. Services: Sun. 10:30am. w: cityedgechurch.com.au Grace Christian Community, Box Hill South234 Elgar Rd. Sun. Svc 11:30am (incl. lunch), activities, children’s programs, English conv. Pastor: Tim Grant 0402 295 691. w: gracechristiancommunity.org.au

Ashburton PresbyterianHigh St & High Street Rd cnr. Opp. 391 High St. Pastor: Rev. Barry Oakes. Sun. 10am. w: ashburtonpc.org.au e: [email protected] Ashburton Uniting3 Ashburn Grove. Ph. 9809 1795. Rev. Lavingi Tupou. Sunday Service 10am, 4th Sunday Messy Church 5pm. w: ashburton.unitingchurch.org.au. Burwood Heights UnitingCnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd. Burwood East Ph. 9803 7631. Rev. Sylvia Akauola-Tongotongo.Sunday services: 9:30am and 6pm (informal service).Burwood Uniting1 Hyslop St.. Sun: 10am, 4th Wed. 8pm Taize Style Service. Hall Hire Pam 9809 2917. e: [email protected] Iris Rd Uniting Church & Community Centrew: glenirisuniting.org.au e: [email protected] Glen Iris Rd. Ph. 9885 8219. Rev. Alister Pate. 10am Sunday services. BBQ & Communion 1st Sun of month.St Luke’s Uniting, Mt Waverley94 Essex Rd. Office: 9807 2656. Sun. 9.30am. Fun at Five: 5pm 3rd Sun: craft, song, soup, shared meal – families. Ph Amy 9803 4462. e: [email protected] Hills UnitingCnr Canterbury Rd & Valonia Ave, Surrey Hills. Rev. Rob Gotch, 9898 1097, e: [email protected]. Sun. service 10am (incl. Sunday School). w: surreyhillsuniting.org

Community NoticesPLACES of WORSHIP

St Benedict’s, Burwood299 Warrigal Rd. Ph. 98082492. Fr Daniel Serratore. Mass 6pm Sat, 10am & 5pm Sun. 9am Tue-Sat, 7:30pm Wed.e. [email protected], [email protected] Michael’s, Ashburton268 High Street. Parish Priest: Fr Laurence Cortez. Ph. 9885 2498. Mass: Sat 6:30pm, Sun, 9am, 10:30am. Tues/Wed 10am. Thurs 10am, Fri 10am e: [email protected] Scholastica’s, Bennettswood348 Burwood Hwy. Father Thanh Tran. Ph. 9808 1006. e: [email protected] Tues 8am Wed 11am; Thurs/Fri 8am; Sat 9am, 6pm; Sun 9am, 11am, 5:30pm.

Syndal Baptist588 High Street Rd, Glen Waverley (park off Tricks Ct) Sun. 8:30am, 10.30am & 6pm. Ph. 9803 9144, e: [email protected] w: sb.org.au

New Church, Mt Waverley4426–434 High St Rd. Spiritual Growth and discussion groups. Sunday Service 10:30am. Secretary Helmut Lopaczuk 0409 184 643. w: newchurch.org.auThe Salvation Army, Camberwell7–11 Bowen St. Sun. worship 10am & 5pm. All welcome. Sun/School 10am school terms. Ph. 9889 2468. w: salvationarmy.org.au/CamberwellWattle Park Chapel234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South. Pastor: Richard Coombs.Ph. 9808 2728. e: [email protected] Sun. 10am. Kids’ Club & Seniors’ outings, group Bible study.

Other Faiths

Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Buddhist Monastery94A High Street, Glen Iris. Non-profit Buddhist organisation. Ph. 9813 8922. Shree Shirdi Sai Mandir Melbourne32 Halley Ave, Camberwell. Glorious Sai Baba Temple. Mon-Sun 9am – 1pm; 5pm – 9pm. w: shirdisai.net.au

PLACES of WORSHIP

ASHBURTON Probus Club has a membership of 100 men and women. The club has managed to keep their membership numbers up by

regularly attracting new blood and younger retirees.Shirley Wighton, the club’s publicity officer says

their main focus is on friendship and activities, with whole day outings, luncheons, films, plays, discussion groups, walking groups, and occasional interstate tours.

Regular meetings are held on second Wednesdays at 10am at the Ashburton Bowls Club, 1-3 Samarinda Avenue. Check out their new website at www.probusashburton.org.au.

Happy 25th Birthday Ashburton Probus Club!

Happy 25th Birthday!

St Matthew's Anglican Church & Melbourne CSi Church

334 High Street AshburtonA Welcoming and inviting

Space of WorshipTraditional Anglican Eucharist in English every Sunday 9:15amMalayalam CSI Service of the Indian community every Sunday 10:45amCombined Multilingual Worship every Last Sunday 10:00amSunday School every Sunday 9:15amSeveral Initiatives to reach out with the Good News to the Community

COME, BE PARt, BE BLESSEd, BE A BLESSiNG

Priest in Charge: Rev. Vinod Victor (0426 100 695)

For details Contact Church Wardens: Anand Varghese (0426 254 353)

Barry Parker (0413 874 281)


WHITEHORSE City Council has endorsed Snap Send Solve technology, enabling customers to communicate incidents in under 30 seconds.

The Snap Send Solve app is free, user-friendly and can be downloaded to any mobile device from the App Store or Google Play. It can also be used to communicate with other authorities, such as utility companies.

You can report dumped rubbish, overhanging vegetation or enforcement matters. Other authorities can be notified about burst water pipes, damaged power lines, dumped trolleys and the like.

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Service Clubs

Blackburn Evening VIEW ClubSupports Smith Family & Learning For Life students. Meets for dinner, Bucatini Rest’nt, 454 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham 2nd Thurs 7 for 7:30pm. Ph. Hazel 0407 845 292Box Hill/Mitcham Day VIEW ClubSupporting the Smith Family & Learning for Life Students. 11:30am for Lunch 4th Mon Bucatini Restaurant, 454 White-horse Rd Mitcham. Visitors Welcome Ph. Elaine 9878 3211.Burwood Evening VIEW ClubBucatini Restaurant, 454 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, 7pm 2nd Wed. Dinner/guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Ph. 9885 2336. e: [email protected] RSL Sub BranchCnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts. Meets Mon & Thurs 11am–4pm. Activities incl. billiards & snooker. Visitors & new members welcome. Ph. 9889 6283 or AH 9803 8798.Lions Club of Ashwood–Mt WaverleyLionsville Hall, 100 metres into Lionsville Senior Citizens Village, 88 Winbirra Parade, Ashwood. Meet first Wed, 7:30pm. Phone Heather Lauder 0407 813 979.

Glen Waverley Combined Probus Club Inc.Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cr. 2nd Wed 9:30am–noon. Couples welcome. Ph. Rosemary 9803 8993.Hawthorn Ladies Probus ClubAthelstan 450 Camberwell Rd. 1st Mon 10am. Ph. Margaret 9509 9585.Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc.Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, The Avenue. 3rd Tues. 10am–noon. Ph Margaret 9802 4005. Men’s Probus Club of Balwyn CentralBalwyn Baptist Church, cnr Whitehorse & Parring rds 3rd Thurs. 9:30am–noon. Ph. Mike 9830 4650 http://probus.org.auMen’s Probus Club of Surrey HillsSt Aidan's Hall, 17 Duggan St, Nth Balwyn. 1st Thurs, 10am–noon. w: http://surreyhillsprobus.org.au. Ph. Bill 8848 1480Monash Combined Probus ClubMt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres. 1st Fri. 10am to noon. Ph Graham 0400 565 387 or Joan 0407 322 901.Mt Waverley Men's Probus Club3rd Thurs. 10am Ph. Peter 9807 8846North Balwyn Heights Probus Club Mixed club meets 10am 1st Monday. Baptist Church Hall 136 Doncaster Rd. Ph. 9859 2543 or 0418 171 906Probus Club of Blackburn CentralManchester Unity Hall. Main St. 10am–noon 2nd Thurs. Ph. Anne 9894 7339 Probus Club of Chatham (Camberwell & Districts)Camberwell Central Bowling Club, 14 Bowen St. 1st Wed. 10am. Ph. Marilyn 9857 9565.Probus Club of Mitcham Nunawading Inc.Willis Room, City of Whitehorse offices, 379 Whitehorse Rd. 9.30am–noon 2nd Tues Ph. Ray or Chris 0418 596 831.Probus Club of Waverley Inc.1st Thurs. 10am–noon. Ph. Col 9807 4433. e: [email protected] Ladies Probus ClubMeet 10am. 1st Wed. Community Youth Centre, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 5662 e: [email protected]

Community Notices Probus Clubs

Meetings generally include speakers, theatre and luncheons, outings, etc. Mostly for retirees and semi-retirees. New members are welcomed.Camberwell Probus ClubSt Faiths Anglican Church hall, 8 Charles St. 1st Tues 10am–noon. Easy parking. Ph. Richard 0411 612 464.Chisholm Combined Probus Club Inc.Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres, 3rd Mondays at 10am. Couples Welcome. Ph. Val or Graeme 9802 8048. Combined Probus Club of Ashburton Inc.Ashburton Bowls Club, 1/3 Samarinda Ave. 2nd Wed. 10am. Ph. Bryan Gill 9809 1628, e: [email protected] Probus Club of Blackburn SouthHorticultural Centre Jolimont Rd, 1st Wed. 10am–noon. Ph. John 9874 2840. e: [email protected] Probus Club of Blackburn BellbirdManchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St, Blackburn. 2nd Fri. 10am–noon. Ph. Trevor 9877 8027.Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc.Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Station St. 1st Wed 10am–noon. Ph. Allan 9808 3550.Combined Probus Club of Burwood East Inc.Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall Opp. KMart. 1st Mon. 10am. Easy parking. Ph. Kath 9802 5014.Combined Probus Club of Glenferrie3rd Fri 10am–noon, Balwyn Community Centre, 412 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills. Ph. Celia 0403 208 940. Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn SouthInala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd. 4th Wed. 1:15–3pm. Ph. Des Trask 9833 3513.Combined Probus Club of Tunstall Inc.Uniting Church, Cnr 355 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. 4th Fridays 10am–noon. Ph Carolyn 9894 8506. Deepdene Combined Probus Club.North Balwyn Uniting Church. Duggan St. 3rd Mon. 10:30am–noon. Easy parking. Ph. Richard 0429 227 717.Combined Probus Club of Whitehorse Inc.Horticultural Centre, 82 Jolimont Rd. 1st Mon. 10am–noon. Ph. Maureen 9874 4921.East Malvern Combined Probus Club Inc.Uniting Centre, 54 Serrell St. 1st Wed 9:45am–noon.Forest Hill Men’s Probus ClubHorticultural Centre 82 Jolimont Rd. 2nd Tuesdays 10am–noon Ph. Ted 98788040.

Next Community Notices deadline: 21 January 2019 Email: [email protected] or phone Raine on 0431 482 270

Service Clubs

Sporting Clubs

Ashburton Bowls ClubEnter off Warner Ave. Two grass greens; free coaching. 1st Sun. Barefoot bowls. Oct–April. Indoor winter bowls/cards. Memberships. Ph. 9885 4788. w: ashburtonbowls.com.auBennettswood Bowling Club179 Station St. Burwood. Ph. 9808 4373. 2 Tift Grass Greens. Summer/winter bowls (indoor mats). Barefoot Fri evening. Free coaching. e: benwoodbowls@gmailBurwood District Bowls ClubBarefoot Friday nights; function catering, fully licensed,Pennant bowls, Tue/Sat New members welcome.Ph. 9889 5931 w: burwooddistrict.com.auCamberwell Central Bowls Club14 Bowen St. Ph. 9889 4813 “Come Bowlin’ on Bowen”. Bowling all year. Summertime night bowls Free Coaching. New Members welcome. w: camberwellbowlsclub.com.auCamberwell Petanque ClubWakefields Grove. Ph. 0408 700 550 w: onpisteup.com Summer/Fri. pm. Winter/Sat. noon. Funny name, great game. Free coaching, social play &/or comps, home & away.Camberwell Target Rifle ClubTuesday nights from 8pm. Coaching and equipment supplied. Ph. Ron 9808 5606, or Loris 0403 346 044. e: [email protected] East Malvern Senior Citizens Bowling Club MECWA Hall, 57 Fisher St. Thurs 1:30-3:30pm. Indoor carpet bowls on two mats. Outings, more than just a bowls club. New members all ages welcome. Ph. 9555-8639.Monash Croquet ClubElectra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood. Friendly atmosphere. Beginners’ lessons. Ph. Ros, 9802 6545. e: [email protected] w: croquetvic.asn.auWhitehorse Chevaliers Fencing ClubNunawading, Vermont South. ‘All ages’ beginners, coaching & equipment provided. Free trial sessions available. Ph. 0450 556 330 w: whitehorsechevaliers.com

Lions Club of Boroondara CentralGlenferrie Hotel, 324 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Men/women all ages meet 2nd Tues, 6pm for 6:30pm. Friendly dinner/ business mtg. Tel: 9836 0541 or 0409 389 927.Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners CreekBus. Mtgs: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, 2nd Mon, 7:30pm. Dinner Mtgs: Glenferrie Hotel, 4th Mon, 7pm. Ph. 9885 2682 or 0419 880616.Rotary Club of Box HillMeets in Board Room, Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, 1st, 3rd and 5th Tues. 6:15 for 6:30pm-7:45pm. Ph. Ray 0408 857 924.Rotary Club of Box Hill CentralProf. women/men who enjoy helping the community/shar-ing fun times. Breakfast Wed at 7:30am – no charge for 1st 2 visits. Box Hill Golf Club. Ph. Don Sweeney 0411 149 459.Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey HillsBox Hill Institute Nelson Campus, Room G32 Nelson Rd. Community service, friendship, interesting guest speakers. Tues 6:45 for 7pm. e: [email protected] Day VIEW Club Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St. 11:30am 3rd Mon. Part of The Smith Family. Lunch/speaker. Visitors welcome. Ph. Janette Elkner 9876 7729. e: [email protected]

Able Australia is seeking volunteersAssist disabled people incl. deaf blind with arts and recreation programs. Ph. 1300 225 369. Active Ageing – Wesley Do Care Volunteers to share interests/social activities/companionship with elderly/disabled people. Ph. 9794 3000.Admin Assistant, YES Inc. Forest Hill Retired or semi-retired? Help in the office/Op Shop & make new friends in the process. Police check required. Please phone 9894 0992 for more details.Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, HawthornJoin our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and info about memory loss and dementia. Training provided. Ph. Jacinta Archer on 9815 7898.Compeer, St Vincent de PaulFriendly volunteers one hour p.w. for person isolated by mental illness. Info. Sessions. Ph. 9895 5886 e: [email protected] Volunteer Resource CentreAssist frail, elderly clients to appts. Be reimbursed for travel in your car. Ph. 9870 7822. e: [email protected] Inclusion MelbourneSupport adults with intellectual disabilities. Art mentor, friendly visitor, leisure buddy, tutor. Commit 6-12 mth. Ph. 9509 4266 e: [email protected], Caring for NeighboursConnects volunteers with older people. Visits weekly, fortnightly or monthly. 47 Stanhope St, Malvern. Ph. 8508 7207 e: [email protected] East Disability Advocacy, Eastern RegionVolunteer citizen advocates to assist disabled people have more control over decision making to protect their rights. Ph. 98777 990. MND (Motor Neurone Disease) VictoriaProvide care and support for people with MND. Volunteers undertake range of roles & responsibilities. Ph. 9830 2122.MS Community Visitors SchemeVolunteers who enjoy older people’s company to visit fortnightly. Training/support provided. Ph. 9845 2729 e: [email protected] Watch Whitehorse‘Let’s Watch out for Each Other’. Support local area groups & local police in Crime Prevention activities. Ph. Ray or Chris 0418 596 831. e: [email protected] Burwood East3 Burwood Highway. 9224 2222. Many volunteer roles: office admin, events, grounds maint. Or attend an info session re animal care. Min. age 15.Samarinda – local for localMeals-on-Wheels drivers, Bus excursions, Snrs transport to attend activities. Gardeners, kitchen/café assistants, Ashy Op Shop staff. Ph. 1300 591 464. e: [email protected] Community ChestJust two hours makes a world of difference! Help man gates at our local market or BBQ or cake stalls, gift wrap at Christmas. e: [email protected] Special Kids, MalvernHelp kids with life threatening conditions. Attend an info session held 6.30pm regularly, 321 Glenferrie Rd. e: [email protected] to book.Youth Education Support Inc. (YES)Help disadvantaged youth to gain an education. Volunteers for Op Shop needed, 53 Mahoneys Rd Forest Hill. Ph. 9894 0992.

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WhAt’S ON LOCALLY

KEY to VENUES & INFO:CFS – Camberwell Film Society, Old Library, 25 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell. Ph. 9347 6969. CMSM – St Mark’s Anglican Church, 303 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill.HAC – Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.

MTB – Melbourne Tramways Band, concerts 2:30pm weather permitting. Check for cancellations by midday ph. 131 963. Musical requests: [email protected]

PT – Peridot Theatre, Mt Waverley Sec College, Lechte Rd. Ph. 9808 0770; [email protected]

WAS – Whitehorse Artspace, inside Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill. Free entry.

WaFS – Waverley Film Society, St John’s Uniting Church Hall, Virginia St, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 3426.

WC – Whitehorse Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. e: whitehorsecentre.com.au

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DECEMBER

1-22 Dec Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat noon-4pm Ian Gardiner: A Life In Print Retrospective showcase of much-admired artist and teacher. Features colourful etchings, linocuts, mono-prints, woodcuts, woodblock prints. [WAS]

1-24 Dec Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal More than 2.9 million Australians live in poverty. Place a gift under Tree at any Kmart store or take a bauble tag off Wishing Tree and scan barcode at register to contribute.

Sat 1 Dec 3pm & 8pm Melbourne Singers of Gospel Annual Gala Concerts Join our joyful celebration, 500 choir members and 150 songs. Venue: Methodist Ladies College, 207 Barkers Rd, Kew.

Sat 1 Dec Sylvia by A.R. Gurney. Hilarious comedy about a man and his dog. [PT]

Sun 2 Dec 10am-3pm Hawthorn Makers Market Wide range of individually designed, handcrafted items: jewellery, cards, accessories, homewares, toys, food, fashion, plants. [HAC]

Sun 2 Dec 2pm Australian Boys Choir – A Golden Christmas [HAC]

Thurs 6 Dec 12:30-1:30pm Community Meals at St Mark’s Free hot lunch. Bookings

required for Christmas lunch. Transport can be arranged for locals. Christian hospitably for local community; good conversation and a hot meal. [CMSM]

Sat 8 Dec 10am Empty Christmas Tree service with gifts and offerings for Camcare. Glen Iris Road Uniting Church, 200 Glen Iris Rd.

Sun 9 Dec 6:30-8:30pm Christmas Twilight Market Quality craft & produce, gourmet foods, fresh produce, original art & craft, gifts, garden products, baby wear. 100 stalls. [WC]

Sat 9 Dec 6:30-8:30pm Christmas at Central Park Songs and carols. Bring along a picnic and enjoy Christmas under the stars. Relax at this family friendly twilight concert. 83 Burke Road, Malvern East.

Wed 12 Dec 7:45pm Murder by Death Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers. Fictional detectives stay at home of wealthy recluse, murder and mystery follow. Screening incl. Christmas supper. [WaFS]

Sat 15 Dec 8am-1pm Boroondara Farmers Market. Produce from all over Victoria: fresh fruit/vegetables, seasonal organic produce, meat, herbs, honey, eggs, bread, olives, cakes, dips, sauces, wine, beer. Talk to dedicated farmers. $2 donation. Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East.

Sat 15 Dec 10am-2pm ACRA Artisan Market Copland Room, Ashburton Library, 154 High St. Aust. handmade items. Support local artisans. Facebook: AshyCRA. e: [email protected]

Fri 7 Dec 8pm Inventi Ensemble – Chamber Masterworks Dynamic chamber ensemble run by artistic directors Ben Opie (oboe) and Melissa Doecke (flute). Includes winner of inaugural Inventi Prize, awarded to best strings player from 2018 Boroondara Eisteddfod. [HAC]

Wed 12 Dec 7:30pm Singin’ in the Rain Gene Kelly’s dance sequence remains an iconic cinema moment. Also stars Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Includes Christmas Party. [CFS]

Wed 12 Dec Christmas Spectacular Tenor Roy Best leads a cast of four heralding in Christmas with carols and sing-a-longs, with plenty of laughs. [WC]

Sun 16 Dec Brass Performance by Melbourne Tramways Band. [MTB]

Sun 16 Dec Whitehorse Carols Amusements 4:30-9:20pm, concert 5:30-9:30pm. A host of wonderful performers including Rob Mills and Verity Hunt-Ballard. Santa and his elves from 4:30pm for photos before leaving for his around-the-world sleigh ride. [WC]



WhAt’S ON LOCALLYJANUARY

Thurs 3 Jan 12:30-1:30pm Community Meals at St Mark’s Free hot lunch. Just turn up. No need to book. Transport can be arranged for locals. Christian hospitably for local community; good conversation and a hot meal. [CMSM]

Sun 13 Jan 6-8pm Sunset Sounds Free Sunday evening live music concert. Expect a wide range of artists spanning genres and generations. Something for everyone. Central Park, 83 Burke Road, Malvern East.

Sat 26 Australia Day Fireworks Keep your pets locked safely inside during the Fireworks.

Sat 26 Jan 5-10pm Australia Day Civic Awards Award Ceremony at Whitehorse Australia Day celebration. [WC]

Sat 26 Jan 5-10pm Australia Day Concert & Fireworks Concert 6-10pm; Rides 5-9:40pm. Former The Voice contestant Naomi Price headlines. Like This with their lively tunes, blues fuelled Intrepid Hounds; Australian Girls’ Choir will perform national anthem; brass band All Day Fritz for the kids. Ten-min. fireworks finale. [WC]

FEBRUARY

1-16 Feb 8pm Brilliant Lies by David Williamson. A serious comedy about sexual harassment. [PT]

Thurs 7 Feb 12:30-1:30pm Community Meals at St Mark’s Free hot lunch. Just turn up. No need to book. Transport can be arranged for locals. Christian hospitably for local community; good conversation and a hot meal. [CMSM]

Sun 17 Feb – Stage Performance by Melbourne Tramways Band. [MTB]

2 Dec. 5-7pm Christmas Carols. Surrey Hills Uniting, Cnr Canterbury Rd & Valonia Ave.9 Dec, 10:30am Yarra Gospel Choir. St Thomas’s Anglican, 44 Station St, Burwood9 Dec. 7:30pm Candlelight Service. Readings & Carols. Burwood Uniting, 1 Hyslop St.16 Dec. 9:30am Carols service (trad.), 4pm & 7pm. Syndal Baptist, 588 High Street Rd, Glen Waverley 16 Dec. 5:30pm Choirs in Courtyard. St Thomas’s Anglican, 44 Station St, Burwood16 Dec. 7pm Carol Service. St Dunstan’s Anglican, 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell16 Dec. 7:30pm Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. St Peter’s Anglican, 1030 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill16 Dec. 8pm Festival of Carols & Lessons. St Oswald’s Anglican, 100 High Street, Glen Iris22 Dec. 10am Christmas Carols. Glen Iris Road Uniting, 200 Glen Iris Rd.23 Dec. 6pm Christmas Carols. The Salvation Army, Camberwell, 7-11 Bowen St.23 Dec. 6:30pm Carols at the Vicarage Lawns. St Matthew’s Anglican & Melb. CSI, 334 High St, Ashburton.24 Dec. 8pm Sung Eucharist & Carols. St Oswald’s Anglican, 100 High St, Glen Iris24 Dec. 6pm Families Christmas Service & Carols. St Thomas’s Anglican, 44 Station St, Burwood24 Dec 9:30pm Carols & Candles. Candlelight traditional readings. St Luke’s Uniting, 94 Essex Rd,Mt Waverley24 Dec. 11pm Carols & Communion. St Edward’s Anglican, 59 Edinburgh Rd, Blackburn Sth25 Dec. 10am Sung Eucharist & Carols. St Oswald’s Anglican, 100 High St, Glen Iris25 Dec. 9:30am Carols & Communion. St Edward’s Anglican, 59 Edinburgh Rd, Blackburn Sth

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