seniors – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Ringwood U3A – 25th Birthday Celebrations

May 15, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a global movement which provides education and life-long learning for retirees. The concept of U3As began in France in 1972 and spread quickly throughout the World, including Australia. Thirty years ago, Ringwood became the home to one of the very first U3As within Victoria, based at Norwood Hall…

Maroondah Leader: Plan to put new hub at reserve

Apr 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, is based at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood North and is currently not situated on council land. This limits its ability to secure grants and has resulted in facilities that are unable to meet modern needs. The Community House recently completed a feasibility study into its relocation, with the report suggesting…

U3A Croydon Annual General Meeting

Mar 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a community based organisation that provides educational opportunities to retirees and seniors. Maroondah has two local U3A organisations, with one in Ringwood and in Croydon, these two groups are part of the U3A Network Victoria, which includes other U3As across the State. This morning I was invited…

South Croydon Cricket Club Sponsor Day

Feb 7, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure

The South Croydon Cricket Club is based at Cheong Park and hosts juniors, seniors and veterans cricket sides. This afternoon the Club held a sponsors day involving a cricket competition for the sponsors, as well as an opportunity to meet players and committee members. The Sponsors Day attracted a large number of members and people…

Probus Club of Ringwood – outlining a vision as Mayor

Dec 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Probus Club of Ringwood meets on a monthly basis and provides regular speakers and outings for Maroondah’s seniors. This morning I was invited to speak to the Probus Club of Ringwood to discuss my vision for the oncoming year and my term as Mayor. As part of this discussion I spoke about the need…

Enjoying Planned Retirement – The 2009/2010 Bocce Season

Dec 1, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) is based at Norwood Hall along Warrandyte Road and provides a range of activities for Maroondah’s senior citizens. One of the permanent fixtures of the EPR calendar is bocce with today marking the launch of the 2009/2010 bocce season. The pleasant weather and strong interest ensured a large number of attendees…

Enjoying Planned Retirement’s Hidden Talents and Dinner Performance

Nov 28, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) is a seniors based group located at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. The group, which has over 400 members, organises a diverse range of activities, including the bi-annual Hidden Talents Performance. Hidden Talents provides an opportunity for the members of EPR to showcase their musical, poetry and theatrical skills…

Delegates’ Report: Annual General Meetings and Seniors Week

Oct 19, 2009

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This month has marked the beginning of the Spring season for Annual General Meetings, and I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Historical Society AGM on the 22nd of September. The Society documents the history of Ringwood and it is great to see renewed interest in our local history. The Ringwood Historical Society previously…

Norwood Hall Users Luncheon

Oct 17, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I was invited to a luncheon for the committees of the groups that utilise Norwood Hall, located at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road in Ringwood North. Norwood Hall is one of Maroondah’s most highly utilised community buildings and houses several groups including Enjoying Planned Retirement, North Ringwood Seniors and Ringwood U3A. In addition,…

Open Forum with Enjoying Planned Retirement

Oct 15, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This evening I was invited to speak at Enjoying Planned Retirement’s members meeting to discuss council and my long interest and involvement with one of Maroondah’s largest seniors based groups. Enjoying Planned Retirement is based at Norwood Hall and shares its facilities with Ringwood U3A and the North Ringwood Senior Citizens. The Ringwood Arts Society…

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