Tag: enjoying planned retirement
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2008 Campaign Launch – Making a Difference
As a candidate in the upcoming council elections I am committed to making a difference for the residents, ratepayers, businesses and community groups of Mullum ward as well as Maroondah overall. This evening I officially launched my campaign at Lakeside Cafe, with a number of community groups and residents in attendance. As a councillor it…
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Delegates' Report: celebrating our history, supporting our sporting clubs, cultural events, volunteers and community houses
On the 23rd of September I attended the Ringwood Historical Society’s AGM. The Society meets each month at Federation Estate with the aim of preserving our heritage for the future. The society has developed extensive archives over its 50 year history and is one of the oldest historical society’s within the eastern suburbs. In fact…
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2008 Enjoying Planned Retirement Art and Craft Exhibition – Saturday
Today I returned to Enjoying Planned Retirement’s Art and Craft Exhibition to purchase some plants and greeting cards. It was great to see the popularity of the festival continue and to see the involvement of other groups, such as the Ringwood Arts Society, which were painting portraits for participants. Enjoying Planned Retirement must be congratulated…
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2008 Enjoying Planned Retirement Art and Craft Exhibition
Enjoying Planned Retirement’s Art and Craft Exhibition has returned for its third year as part of the Maroondah Seniors Festival. Enjoying Planned Retirement, with over 400 members, is one of three seniors groups based in Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. EPR provides a diverse range of events for Maroondah’s seniors, such as social…
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Delegates' Report: Support services, musical talents, advancing reconciliation and planning for Community Safety Week
On the 20th of June I had the pleasure of attending Hope City Mission’s Charity Auction Evening. Hope City Mission, based in Croydon South provides assistance to people in need within our community. The mission does this by not only providing emergency relief in the form of food and clothing but by also focusing on…
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EPR debuts its Hidden Talents
Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR), based at the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Centre on Warrandyte Road, is one of Maroondah’s largest seniors groups and provides a range of diverse activities for its members. Today EPR’s Hidden Talents group made its debut, showcasing the many comedic, theatrical and singing talents of its members. The result was an…
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Maroondah Journal: Switched on
The Maroondah Journal has reported on council’s lightbulb replacement initiative, where Home and Community Care (HACC) residents who are eighty years old and older, will be able to take part of a free program to replace incandescent lightbulbs with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs. Cr Alex Makin said the initiative would enable residents to take action…
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Delegates' Report: Community sustainability through involvement
On the 18th of March I attended the North Ringwood Community House Annual General Meeting. North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, provides a remarkable facility for our community. Sue McDermott is the new coordinator of the house and she spoke extensively about their services into the future. North Ringwood Community House is…
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Enjoying Planned Retirement March Bocce
Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) holds fortnightly bocce sessions between December and April and is one of the many activities undertaken by the group. Today’s bocce included the unveiling of EPR’s new barbecue which was kindly donated by Rinnai Australia to replace the previous barbecue that was stolen in February. The generosity of Rinnai and its…
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Maroondah Journal: Seniors all steamed up over theft of barbecue
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the callous theft of Enjoying Planned Retirement’s barbecue. The barbecue was dedicated to Ron Ginger, a former President and extremely dedicated EPR member, and included a commemorative plaque in recognition of his contribution. Cr Alex Makin said the theft was disappointing. “It was a gift in memory of a…