ASHBROOK
The Ashbrook
News
November 2016
Index:
2-8 Syme Street, Ashford, SA 5035
Phone: (08) 8193 0000
Mobile: 0477 870 071
[email protected]
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News......................................................................................02
New Residents At the Ashbrook.........................03
Quiznight............................................................................04
Chef Jeff .............................................................................. 05
From The Desk of Roger Pitt ............................... 06
Resident of The Month ............................................ 07
Information.......................................................................08
NEWS
The Retirement Villages Amendment
Bill passed through the Legislative
Council this afternoon .
(Tuesday 1/11/2016)
The main amendments passed in the
bill are:
1.The 18 month statutory
repayment period remains for all
categories, however should a unit
remain unsold for a period greater than
9 months, then the resident or executor
of a deceased estate may engage their
own real estate agent to take over the
marketing.
2. The 5 year review period of the
operation of the 18 month statutory
repayment period will now be three
years and will be opened up to consider
the workings of all facets of the Act.
GARDENS GALORE
Thank you to all the Residents who
volunteer to look after the flower boxes
in the courtyard.
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3. The government indicated that
greater consultation was needed before
they would cover the capital items
loophole in the Act. However Family
First and the Greens believed it should
have been included in the bill. Both of
these parties plus the Liberals and John
Darley put the Government on notice
that they will expect this issue to be
resolved one way or the other at the 3
year review.
NEW RESIDENTS AT COME AND TRY
THE ASHBROOK
DARTS
There will be lots of moving trucks out the front
with 5 new residents moving in now and before
Christmas.
Phillip and Susan Fitch
Have quickly made their presence felt being
part of the winning team at the Quiz Night. Both
are keen bridge players.
Phillip is an Electrical Engineer and has had a
long association with BEA Systems. Perhaps
we can coax Phillip to set up his Astronomical
Telescope on the Sky Garden one night.
Please welcome our new residents and say
hello if you pass in the corridor or the lift.
A dartboard has been installed in the Sports
bar on the 4th Floor. This dartboard is
available for use by residents, family and
friends.
For your convenience, darts are kept in the
2nd drawer in the bar area.
Peter Kuhlmann has kindly offered to
coordinate a darts activity group, and would
like to hear from any interested residents.
Peter can be contacted on 3350.
Please phone Roger on 0477 870 071 if you know anyone who would
like to inspect any of these Apartments.
Apartment G:49
Great Outlook.
This ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Contemporary
Apartment with spacious Living Areas overlooks the
recently refreshed Fish Pond and internal Garden.
Quiet and Private
$539,000
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QUIZ NIGHT
“As a matter of fact”, declared Consulting
Detective, Sherlock Holmes, “It’s elementary
my dear Watson. The felon responsible for
stealing our quiz questions and answers is
no other than that diabolical master criminal
Professor Moriarty. He is the Napoleon of
crime, Watson. He is the organizer of half
that is evil and nearly all that is undetected in
this great city. He is a genius, a philosopher,
an abstract thinker. He has a brain of the first
order.”
“Come, Watson, come! The game is afoot.
Not a word! Into your clothes and come! We
have assembled thirty two amateur sleuths
REMINDER.
Please advise Reception if you are expecting
visitors or delivery persons.
Thank you.
If you have inadvertently taken a coffee mug
back to your apartment, please return it to the
Dining Room.
Thank you
04/November 2016 Newsletter
to find the missing answers to those twenty
questions and I am pleased to report that
one team has correctly deciphered sixteen
answers, thus proving themselves worthy
on this occasion. Nevertheless Watson, the
cleverness of Moriarty has enabled him to
conceal 4 remaining answers from detection.
Fear not Watson, the chase is by no means
over! Let me introduce you to our victorious
team….”
Winners Include:
Phillip and Sue Fitch
Nev & Ro Williams
Peter Kuhlman & Liz Braniff
CHEF JEFF
The restaurant at The Ashbrook
How many residents at The Ashbrook do not take
advantage of the splendid food prepared each week
by our Personal Chef.
Chef Jeff , prepares evening meals Wednesday through
to Saturday plus a superb Sunday Lunch.
Guests, friends and others are always welcome.
The best of all, Chef prepared quality food is available
each week at a bargain price of $15.00 - $22.00.
A new menu is prepared each week and typically
offers two choices and two courses.
Room Service of meals is also available each evening
for a small additional cost.
Jeff advised he is always happy to receive special
requests or dishes and caters for residents with
allergies or other special needs.
Chef Jeff was first qualified as a Chef in 1980 and
has worked mainly in Victoria’s Country Restaurants
before coming to Adelaide. He has been cooking up
a storm since the opening of the Ashbrook and never
fails to impress.
We have the best at our Roof Top – so if you have not
participated as yet – give it a go. Why not plan your
next family birthday celebrations at The Ashbrook.
FEATURED PROPERTIES THIS MONTH
Apartment 2.47
Hills View
Second floor Contemporary Apartment with
Eastern Views back to the Hills. Very Light and
Bright with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
You will never get sick of the view.
$499,500
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FROM THE DESK OF
ROGER PITT.
On The Lighter Side
Only an Aussie could pull this one off!
It’s a true story from Mount Isa in Queensland.
Recently a routine Police patrol car parked outside
a local neighbourhood pub late in the evening. The
Officer noticed a man (Luke Sandery) leaving the
bar so intoxicated that he could barely walk.
The man stumbled around the car park for a few
minutes with the officer quietly observing. After
what seemed an eternity and trying his keys on five
vehicles the man managed to find his car, which he
fell into. He was there for a few minutes as a number
of other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally
he started his car, switched the wipers on and off
(it was a fine dry night) then flicked the indicators
on and off, tooted the horn and switch on the lights.
pulled the man over and carried out a breathalyser
test. To his amazement the breathalyser indicated
no evidence of the man’s intoxication.
The Police Office said “I’ll have to ask you to
accompany me to the Police Station – this
breathalyser equipment must be broken.”
“I doubt it,” said the man, “tonight I’m the designated
decoy”.
He moved the vehicle forward a few metres,
reversed a little and then remained stationary for
a few more minutes as some more vehicles left. At
last he pulled out of the car park and started to drive
slowly down the road.
Having patiently waited all this time the Police Officer
started up the patrol car, put on the flashing lights,
FEATURED PROPERTIES THIS MONTH
Apartment 2.52
North Facing Reid Street
Our Display Apartment is now offered for Sale and
can be purchased with or without the furniture.
2 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms and a huge Living Area
plus North facing summer room.
Starts from
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$550,000 plus all or part of the furniture.
RESIDENT OF THE
MONTH.
DR TONY SWAIN &
BRENDA SWAIN
A BRILLIANT CAREER.
Tony was born and lived his young life in Orange in
NSW and chose medicine as a career studying at the
University of Sydney graduating in l961.
A long Military Career followed starting with
College Cadets, National Service and enlisting after
graduation in the Royal Australian Navy
During this time he rose to the rank of Surgeon
Lieutenant serving two and a half years at sea
aboard HMAS QUIBERON, HMAS MELBOURNE,
HMAS MORSEBY and saw active duty in Vietnam
and Malaysia.
Tony was on board HMAS MELBOURNE on the
fatal night of the collision and sinking of the HMAS
VOYAGER with the loss of 82 lives.
During Tony’s Navy career he was involved in Naval
Exercises in the Philippines, Calcutta, Singapore,
Penang, Saigon, Hong Kong and Bangkok. In 1996
he completed his permanent Naval Commitments
but remained in the Navy Reserves for a further
20 years achieving the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant
Commander.
In private life Tony maintained a large successful
Anaesthetic Practice and over the following 37 years
administered over 50,000 Anaesthetics.
Today, Tony is still a keen Sailor and a Member of the
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club and also enjoys camping
in the Flinders Ranges and the Coorong and in the
winter months active on the snow fields.
Brenda’s working background for 25 years was
personal assistant to the Chairman/Managing
Director of Hills Industries.
After their retirement, Tony and Brenda have made
the Ashbrook home for the past 3.5 years, “although
we had already down sized and lived in a smaller
home in Netherby, the garden and yard became
unnecessary,” said Tony. “Brenda did all the work
attending many open inspections and retirement
expos over a full 12 month period and finally
decided the Ashbrook offered the best option for a
better life, best move we ever made” said Tony.
Extracts from Blood, Sweat and Fears 2, Medical
Practioners of South Australia in Active Service –
Book in the Ashbrook Library.
Presentation on Parkinson’s Disease
On 30 September, Ms Anne Heard, Program Organiser from Parkinson’s South
Australia Group, gave a comprehensive and entertaining talk to 30 people,
covering the symptoms and management of Parkinson’s Disease.
Topics covered included the main symptoms, the non motor symptoms, the
early signs that point to the possibility that a person could be suffering from
Parkinson’s, how the disease is diagnosed, and ways to manage the illness once
tests are confirmed. Anne also covered the difficulties people with Parkinson’s
have coping with the illness.
It was surprising to hear that 11,500 new cases of Parkinson’s are recorded
each year.
Mr Boris Janic gave a vote of thanks to the speaker, and presented her with a
small gift.
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November
Tuesday 1st
Melbourne Cup Lunch
12:30 pm
Friday 4TH
Friday melodies
1:00 pm
Friday 11th
Remembrance day
Monday 7th
Book and Film
4:00pm
Monday 14th
Fashion Parade
2:00pm
Monday 21th
Monday Melodies
2:00 pm
Saturday 26st
Trading Table Christmas Theme
Monday 28th
Games
2:00 pm
Regular Weekly Activities:
Daily
Pool , Sports Bar - 4:00 pm
Monday
Bridge, Restaurant, - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
Art Group - 9:30 am
Mens Carpet Bowls , Restaurant,
2:00 pm
Womens Carpet Bowls, Restaurant
4:00 pm
Ladies Pool, Sports Bar - 7:00 pm
Keep Fit, Sports Bar - 10:00 am
Wednesday Tai Chi, Dining Room - 11:00 am
Craft , Dining Room- 1:30 pm
INFORMATION
Thursday
Zumba Gold, Dining Room - 10:00 am
Movie Matinees, Theatre - 1:30 pm
Friday
Rummikub, Dining Room - 2.30 pm
Saturday
Rummikub, Dining Room - 2.30 pm
JP Service
Mr Owen Wheeler
Transport
Suburban Taxis
131 008 - Quote “VIP8807”
Mobile Hairdresser
Michelle 0416 058 097
3222 - Apartment 2.22
Hamra Centre Library
1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton 5033
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm.
*No appointment necessary, but please call ahead to
ensure that a JP is present.
8416 6228.