Activus Calendar March / April 2019

Activus Calendar March/April 2019 Edition Message from the GM This addition of the information faster regarding your trips TIME2 calendar has something and upcoming events. Alternatively all ENJOY for everyone with calendar information can be found in each an exciting mix of vehicle and on our website. Group activities, caring shows, guided tours, centres or social visits. scenic and historic As part of the service an automated destinations, boat phone call will phone after 4pm the day HEALTH & cruises and delicious before each booked trip confirming the WELLBEING lunch venues. pickup time and trip information. If you are still getting used to this process please To and from medical, health Our social group outings are a wonderful give us a call and speak to one of our and wellbeing appointments. way to get out and explore places that you helpful staff who can assist you with this might not have been before and to make information. LIVING long lasting memories with new people. ACTIVITIES Activus is supported by a dedicated, well If you would like to bring a friend please trained and compassionate group of staff Shopping and local ask them to call the office on 8555 0000 who work to provide this vital community village centre visits. and our client services staff can assist with service that is relied upon by over 4 500 the registration. So why not get ‘Out and residents of the Sutherland Shire. To help ACCESS About‘ with us today. keep our services on time and to not ALL AREAS inconvenience other passengers, can you Our services continue to grow and have please remember to call us for any trip Live beyond a disability, let us seen a 20% increase in social outing trips cancellations in advance. offer you more opportunity. for the month of January, 2019. We have also extended our GoShuttle service to Volunteering is a rewarding experience Our Community Partners Westfield Miranda on Monday’s. Why not so if you know anyone who you think plan a trip to go shopping, have coffee would benefit from volunteering with us clencvaoerwer or meet with friends? If you travel on a please get them to call us and chat to GoShuttle we now have incentive cards. Kylie who can guide them through how caring for the community Once you take 5 trips, the 6th trip is FREE to get started. Whether you are thinking on the next GoShuttle. about volunteering or becoming an active Activus client please give our friendly staff Did you know that you can now book your a call and let’s get you ‘Out and About’. transport online? If you’re not familiar with the internet a family member or friend Yours, might be able to assist with this process. Don’t forget to give us your mobile Greg Stanger number and email so we can send you

March 2019 Time2Enjoy Calendar 01 EAST FRI Chullora Marketplace Shopping Centre and Lunch at the Foodcourt Lunch at own cost 04 EAST & WEST 05 EAST & WEST 06 EAST & WEST 07 EAST & WEST 08 EAST & WEST FRI MON TUE WED THU Seniors 2 Course Variety Day Show at Cabaret show at PRE-PAID EVENT Woronora RSL and Luncheon and Liverpool RSL and Junior’s Kingsford Casula Powerhouse Citizens Club Lunch at 2170 Bar ‘No Place Like London’ Entertainment at and Lunch at Concert and Lunch Lunch at own cost Engadine and Grill Sundeck Brasserie Entry $2.00 at the Bellbird Bowling Club Lunch at own cost Show $5.00 Dining and Bar Cost $15.00 Lunch at own cost $45.00 with bus fare (Limited Tickets) (Limited Tickets) Lunch at own cost 11 EAST & WEST EAST & WEST 13 EAST & WEST EAST 15 WEST MON 12 WED Early Start Pick 14 FRI Up Bingo & Lunch at TUE THU Chullora Dooley’s Lidcombe 2 Course Set Marketplace St George Group Lunch at Sunrise Nursery Shopping Centre Bingo: FREE Leagues Club The Royal Motor and Lunch at and Lunch at the Lunch at own cost ‘It’s Showtime’ Helensburgh Foodcourt Entry $10.00 Yacht Club, Tradies Lunch at own cost Broken Bay, Lunch at own cost Newport Cost: $29.00 18 EAST & WEST WEST 20 EAST & WEST EAST & WEST 22 EAST & WEST FRI MON 19 WED 21 PRE-PAID EVENT TUE Historic Rouse THU Scenic Drive and ‘Gilbert and Sullivan’ Hill House and Lunch at Sunrise Nursery Farm Guided Bingo and Lunch at Concert at and Lunch at Tour and Lunch at Club on East, Gerringong Wollongong Town Hall Helensburgh Sutherland Bowling Club Tradies The Fiddler Lunch at own cost and Lunch at the Tour: $11.00 Bingo $2.00 per book Builders Club Lunch at own cost Lunch: 28.00 Lunch at own cost $45.00 with bus fare (Limited Tickets) Lunch at own cost 25 EAST & WEST 26 EAST & WEST 27 EAST & WEST 28 EAST & WEST 29 EAST & WEST MON TUE WED THU THU Self guided walk through Auburn Bingo and Lunch at St George Botanic Gardens Lunch at Sylks Dooley’s Lidcombe Leagues Club and Lunch at Free Seniors Show Bistro, Sylvania ‘It’s Showtime’ Auburn at Ingleburn RSL Bowling Club Bingo Free Entry $10.00 Tennis and Lunch at own cost Lunch at own cost Lunch at own cost Recreation Club Lunch at own cost CALENDAR KEY PLEASE CHOOSE OUTINGS CAREFULLY AS CANCELLATIONS MAY INCUR A FEE AND TAKE A SEAT Shopping Pre-paid Event FROM SOMEONE ELSE Walking Early Start

Information about Time2 Enjoy Outings MARCH APRIL IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRE-PAID EVENTS PRE-PAID EVENTS Cancellation Policy for Pre-Paid 7th March 15th April Ticketed Events for invoiced events, Music Concert at Casula Powerhouse Wollongong Town Hall Music there will be no refund for change of Fantastic concert ‘No Place Like Concert ‘A Musical Journey’ mind, cancellations or non attendance. London’ Award winning Milko Foucault Vov Dylan and Glenn Amer join forces popular for his concerts showcasing to take audiences on a musical journey Individual Pick Up Times the music of Shirley Bassey, Engelbert Please pay upon receipt of invoice. Please ensure that you are ready at Humperdinck and many more. Don’t Payment can be made by Credit Card, least 15 minutes prior to your pick up miss this one! Cash or Cheque. Call the office if time. Due to time constraints, we are Payment to be received by 4th March making a payment by Credit Card. unable to wait past scheduled pick up times. 18th March NOT TO BE MISSED Wollongong Town Hall Music Bus Fare Concert ‘Gilbert and Sullivan’ Enjoy the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 29th April Bus fare is only $20.00. This is music from the musicals of The Mikado, Club Shows and Lunches additional to any venue or meal costs HMS Pinafore, The Gondoliers and A fantastic variety of shows and unless stated otherwise. many more. A concert not to be missed. entertainment to be enjoyed at popular Payment to be received by 13th March venues. Don’t miss out! Club Entry When entering a club, a valid ID, Please pay upon receipt of invoice. 10th April Pension or Concession Card must be Payment can be made by Credit Card, New outing to Trash & Treasure Pickers presented. Cash or Cheque. Call the office if Bazaar. Don’t miss out on coming along making a payment by Credit Card. to find a bargain. Please note that Lunch Options suitable walking shoes are required At times a venue may have a set group NOT TO BE MISSED as grounds may be uneven. Bring an lunch menu and price. Where an outing umbrella/raincoat in case of rain. states ‘Lunch at own cost’ prices can 4th March vary from venue to venue. Please Engadine Bowling Club 18th April make sure that you bring enough to New Senior’s luncheon and A guided walking tour of the Prince cover any lunch cost. Please advise our Entertainment at Engadine Bowling Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical booking staff if you have any dietary Club. Support your local clubs. Museum. See the wards and equipment requirements. that was used back in the day. 13th March Guided Tours The Royal Motor Yacht Club 30th April Where there are guided tours, this The Royal Motor Yacht Club, Broken Come cruising on the Hawkesbury Mail usually involves walking unless stated Bay is ideally situated on the beautiful Boat, the famous Riverboat Postman, as otherwise. Walking tours can be waters of Pittwater and is widely we deliver the mail and other essentials from 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. You must recognised as one of Australia’s premier to the river-access-only settlements decide if this outing is suitable for you. Yacht Clubs. upriver from Brooklyn. Appropriate non slip walking shoes are recommended. 20th March New Go Shuttle Service Rouse Hill House and Farm Companion Cards Guided tour of Historic Rouse Hill If you haven’t tried our Shopping A carer travelling with you must have a House and Farm. Rouse Hill House and Shuttle to Westfield Miranda – what current Companion Card to qualify for farm was the family home of Richard are you waiting for? Get on board for free bus fare or full cost is payable. Rouse, the Colonial Superintendent a great day of shopping for all your of Public Works and Convicts at fresh foods, bakery, dairy, meat, fruit Parramatta. Please ensure this event is and veg. Catch a movie, have your suitable for your level of mobility. hair done, get a pedicure – the list is endless and it only cost $10!! We 27th March have introduced a new incentive card Auburn Botanic Gardens called the “GoShuttle”. Each time The Auburn Botanic Gardens sprawls you take a shuttle to go shopping, over some 9.2 hectares and features get your Go Shuttle card stamped a stunning range of horticultural and and the 6th trip is absolutely FREE! fauna attractions. Please ensure this event is suitable for your level of mobility Make a booking online: For all those ‘Tech Savvy’ people – you now have the facility to book your transport online! Simply visit our website at www.activustransport.org.au and on the home page in the left hand column you will see ‘Online Booking Form’ (right under Join our volunteer team). Simply fill it out and we book your transport and call you to confirm – It couldn’t be easier. While you’re on the website you can check out the calendar to see all the up and coming social outings we have planned.

April 2019 Time2Enjoy Calendar 01 EAST & WEST EAST & WEST 03 EAST & WEST 04 EAST & WEST 05 EAST & WEST FRI MON 02 WED THU Bingo & Lunch at TUE Dooley’s Lidcombe Variety Day Show Cabaret Show at Seniors Show and Bingo and Lunch at Bingo: FREE at Liverpool RSL The Junior’s Lunch at Ettamogah St George Masonic Lunch at own cost and Lunch at 2170 Kingsford and Hotel Club Bar and Grill Lunch at Sundeck Set Lunch Menu & Bingo $6.00 a book Entry $2.00 Brasserie Show Cost: $20.00 Lunch at own cost Lunch at own cost Show $5.00 (limited tickets) Lunch at own cost 08 EAST & WEST 09 EAST & WEST 10 EAST & WEST 11 WEST 12 EAST & WEST MON TUE WED Pickers Bazaar THU FRI Trash and Treasure Bingo & Lunch at St George Fashion Spree BBQ Lunch at Dooley’s Lidcombe Leagues Club at Shopping Mall, Picton Bowling Club ‘It’s Showtime’ Fairfield Liverpool and Bingo: FREE Entry $10.00 Showground Cost $15.00 Lunch at own cost Free Entry Lunch Food & at the Foodcourt Refreshments Lunch at own cost at Venue 15 EAST & WEST EAST 17 EAST & WEST 18 EAST & WEST 19 MON 16 WED THU Guided Tour of FRI PRE-PAID EVENT TUE Shire Discovery Prince Henry Public Holiday A Musical Journey Tour and Lunch at Hospital Nursing and No Outing Today Fashion Spree Woolooware Golf Medical Museum, Concert at Shopping Mall, Little Bay Wollongong Town Liverpool and Club Lunch at Hall and Lunch at The Lunch at own cost The Boatshed, Lunch La Perouse Builders Club at the Foodcourt Cost $12.00 with $45.00 with bus fare Lunch at own cost (Limited Tickets) Morning tea Lunch at own cost Lunch at own cost 22 EAST & WEST 24 EAST & WEST 26 EAST & WEST FRI MON 23 WED 25 TUE THU Public Holiday St George Lunch at Public Holiday Flower Power Taren No Outing Today Leagues Club Shellharbour ANZAC DAY Point and Lunch ‘It’s Showtime’ Workers Club No Outing Today at Taren Point Entry $10.00 Lunch at own cost Bowling Club Lunch at own cost 29 EAST & WEST 30 EAST & WEST MON TUE REMINDER - PRICE INCREASE FOR SOCIAL OUTINGS Seniors Luncheon Early Start Pick Up and Entertainment Riverboat Postman As mentioned in the last edition, due to increases in the cost Cruise and Lunch, of delivering our bus outings, from the 1st of January 2019 we at Engadine increased the cost of the transport on our social outings to $20. This Bowling Club Brooklyn will bring the bus trips in line with the cost of the car services – the Cost: $15.00 Cost $48.00 seniors (Limited Tickets) cost of shopping will remain at $10. t. 8555 0000 e. [email protected] a. 1160 Old Princes Highway (PO Box 303) f. 9548 0926 w. www.activustransport.org.au Engadine, Sydney NSW 2233