Activus Newsletter 2023 January / February

Activus News January/February 2023 Edition You asked and we listened. In order to streamline our systems and make paying your bills easier we are going ‘Cashless’ in 2023. We will do this by transitioning all cash customers to a direct debit facility over the coming months. A direct debit facility simply means a more convenient way to pay your account. Rather than paying cash to the driver, you will receive an invoice from us on the first of the following month after your transport. Then on the 15th of each month, our bank will deduct from your account the amount of your invoice. Please be assured the process is secure and our bank will only ever have the authority to deduct the amount of your invoice. If there is a dispute regarding the invoiced amount, we can easily rectify the issue. This saves you and Activus handling and processing cash. There is NO cost to you for the direct debit. You can stop the direct debit arrangement at any time by calling us and providing fourteen (14) days’ notice. This direct debit system will save us money and administration time and of course it’s a simpler way for you to pay – no more having to find cash on the day. If you already pay your account by depositing the amount directly into our bank account, that option will still be available as well as our current credit card options. Just4Blokes T 4 BLOK The inaugural overnight J4B trip to Canberra was a fabulous success. JUS Tony and Chris delivered the adventure and took 20 men to the ACT ES for a very special and momentous visit to the War Memorial. ES JUS The entire package of travel, accommodation, meals, guided tour and T 4 BLOK sightseeing expedition was organised with great care by Tony and was enjoyed by all who were lucky enough to attend. We had many more people interested in going than we were able to take this time. The pictures enclosed speak volumes! Keep an eye out for more trips in the bi-monthly calendars throughout the year and book in quickly so you don’t miss out. “I take this opportunity to congratulate you on making the 1st ever overnight trip to Canberra a roaring success. The trip to the War Museum and laying of the wreaths at the fountain of remembrance by some of us lucky ones, including myself, Tony and others was the highlight of the trip. The stopovers and lookouts sites and other sceneries were great. Also the trip to Parliament houses.” -- Haroon

JANUARY 2023 Time2Enjoy Calendar 02 03 04 05 06 FRI MON TUE WED THU ACTIVUS ACTIVUS ACTIVUS ACTIVUS ACTIVUS CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 09 10 11 12 13 MON TUE WED THU FRI FIRST DAY BACK EAST WEST EAST & WEST WEST NO OUTING TODAY Red Cow Farm, Sutton Red Cow Farm, Sutton Shopping at Glenbernie Orchard, Forest & Lunch at The Forest & Lunch at The Dollarworld, Darkes Forest & 16 Surveyor General Inn, Surveyor General Inn, Warwick Farm Lunch at Tradies, Helensburgh MON Berrima - Entry $10 Berrima - Entry $10 *Walking & Limited Toilet *Walking & Limited Toilet EAST Facilities* Facilities* Red Cow Farm, Sutton Forest & Lunch at The 17 18 19 20 Surveyor General Inn FRI TUE WED THU Berrima - Entry $10 *Walking & Limited WEST EAST WEST EAST Toilet Facilities* Scenic Drive & Lunch Scenic Drive & Lunch Red Cow Farm, Sutton Glenbernie Orchard, at The Hill Bar & at The Hill Bar & Forest & Lunch at The Darkes Forest & 23 Surveyor General Inn, Kitchen, Gerringong Kitchen, Gerringong Lunch at Tradies, MON Berrima - Entry $10 Helensburgh *Walking & Limited EAST JUST 4 BLOK EST 4 BLOK Toilet Facilities* Scenic Drive & 24 ES 25 27 Lunch at The Hill JUS 26 TUE WED FRI Bar & Kitchen, THU Gerringong EAST & WEST WEST EAST PUBLIC HOLIDAY JUST4BLOKES Scenic Drive & Lunch AUSTRALIA DAY Wollongong Burragorang Lookout at The Hill Bar & Botanical Gardens & Lunch at Ryan's and Lunch at the Kitchen, Gerringong Oaks Hotel, The Oaks Hotel, Thirroul *Walking* 30 31 Ticketed Events MON TUE Please note that all \"Ticketed\" Events will be invoiced on the first business day of the EAST & WEST EAST following month. Bingo at Dooleys, TICKETED EVENT Lidcombe Broken Bay Pearl Farm Discovery Boat Tour & First book is free Lunch at King Tide Cafe, Brooklyn Tour Cost: $55

FEBRUARY 2023 Time2Enjoy Calendar Bus Fare 01 02 03 FRI $25 WED THU WEST (HCP, NDIS, RACF and WEST EAST Private Customers are $45) Wollongong TICKETED EVENT TICKETED EVENT Botanical Gardens Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour of Fairground & Lunch at Ryan's Discovery Boat Tour & Follies & Lunch at Hotel, Thirroul Lunch at King Tide Mittagong RSL Cafe, Brooklyn Tour Cost: $40 Tour Cost: $55 06 07 08 09 10 MON TUE WED THU FRI EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST TICKETED EVENT TICKETED EVENT TICKETED EVENT TICKETED EVENT Symbio Wildlife Parramatta Female Factory Broken Bay Pearl Farm Broken Bay Pearl Farm Parramatta Female Factory Discovery Boat Tour & Discovery Boat Tour & Park, Helensburgh & & Lunch at Parramatta & Lunch at Parramatta Lunch from the Kiosk Leagues Club Lunch at King Tide Lunch at King Tide Leagues Club Tour Cost: $10 Cafe, Brooklyn Cafe, Brooklyn Tour Cost: $10 or BYO Picnic Tour Cost: $55 Tour Cost: $55 *Walking and Limited Toilet *Walking and Limited Toilet Facilities* Facilities* 13 14 15 16 17 MON TUE WED THU FRI EAST AND WEST EAST AND WEST WEST EAST EAST AND WEST TICKETED EVENT Valentines Day Scenic Drive to Scenic Drive to Wollongong Parramatta Female Factory High Tea at Corrimal Balmain & Lunch Balmain & Lunch Botanical Gardens at Drummoyne at Drummoyne & Lunch at Ryan's & Lunch at Parramatta RSL Leagues Club Cost: $29 Sailing Club Sailing Club Hotel, Thirroul Tour Cost: $10 *Walking and Limited Toilet Facilities* 20 21 22 23 24 FRI MON TUE WED THU WEST EAST AND WEST EAST WEST EAST AND WEST TICKETED EVENT JUST4BLOKES Scenic Drive to Scenic Drive to Symbio Wildlife Tour of Fairground Thirlmere Rail Balmain & Lunch Balmain & Lunch Follies & Lunch at Museum & Lunch at Drummoyne at Drummoyne Park, Helensburgh & at George IV Lunch from the Kiosk Mittagong RSL Sailing Club Sailing Club Tour Cost: $40 Inn, Picton or BYO Picnic Tour: $10 27 28 Important Dates January/February 2023 MON TUE 1st January New Years Day EAST WEST 2nd January Public Holiday in Lieu of New Year's Day TICKETED EVENT TICKETED EVENT Tour of Fairground Tour of Fairground 9th January Activus Office Follies & Lunch at Follies & Lunch at Reopens Mittagong RSL Mittagong RSL 26th January Australia Day Tour Cost: $40 Tour Cost: $40 14th February Valentines Day

10 Questions Fire Safety Visits With Jono Did you know your local Fire Station can provide a FREE Jono Koenig, son of Activus Fire Safety visit? During your Safety Visit, firefighters will Ambassador Cheryl Koenig, is a ray attend your home and check that you have working smoke of sunshine on a Monday morning at alarms, that they are in good working condition and are the Activus office. Jono, with the assistance of Marko, installed in suitable areas. If you do not have one, they will volunteers his time to do admin work. Jono often install a long-life battery-powered smoke alarm as well as comes up with little pearls of wisdom and his laugh is replace existing smoke alarm batteries, all at no cost. With totally infectious. Below are 10 questions with Jono: your permission, firefighters will also ask you to show them around your home and property. This allows them to give 1. How long have you been working with Activus? you personalised fire safety information including but not Almost a year. limited to; • winter fire safety 2. What is the one thing you cannot resist? • cooking fire safety Coffee break time. • heaters and open fires • common electrical safety 3. Where is your favourite place to be? • barbecues and LPG cylinders Disneyland • bedroom heating and wheat bags 4. Any favourite line from a movie? Firefighters will also provide advice on a fire escape plan in Hasta la vista, baby! the event of a fire occurring in your home and how to call Triple Zero (000) to report emergencies. 5. If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor? Presentations Chris, brother Don’t forget to book an Activus presentation for your next 6. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? community club meeting. Drive a truck Contact Pam via email at [email protected] or 7. What are three words you’d use to describe Activus call 8555 0000 to lock-in a date. Transport? Trusty, reliable, safe BuddyUp is Here! 8. When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you If you’ve ever thought to yourself ‘I could really use a buddy pass the time? right now’ then you’re going to want to read on. Play the piano Every now and then wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to 9. What is the first concert you attended? assist you with your shopping, to get that elusive jar or tin Rod Stewart from the very top shelf and help you with heavy shopping bags? How about someone to accompany you to a medical 10. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would or personal appointment? They could assist you with your you meet? mobility aids or provide a hand to navigate medical centres Elvis and hospitals. But wait there’s more – would you like to have a buddy to take you for a coffee or a lunch or play a Excellence Awards game of cards with you? We were Finalists in the HESTA If this sounds like something you would be interested in then Excellence Awards for our you’re going to love BuddyUp. We can match you up with Just4Blokes program. one of our Activus Buddy's to provide that little bit of support, a helping hand and some company. If you would like to know more – give us a call and speak to our BuddyUp Coordinator – Theresa on 8555 0000.