THE FROND
Themes for
March
2-6
Moomba
10-13
Our Collections
16-20
Sat Patricks Day
23-27
Our Pets
MAR 2015
The Fernlea Shop
The Fernlea Shop of Opportunities in Emerald is already exceeding our
expectations. Although the coffee and cakes are a bit slow, it seems that
people still do not know that we do them and some have been put off by
one bad experience while we are learning. I hope they will give us another
go at some stage. Otherwise we are doing well and actually making money.
The donations to the shop have been wonderful, and it is just about time
to try and promote and advertise it further—eg to the “day op shoppers”
and beyond, and also go further with all the other RE’s we envisaged when
we set it up.
RE—JUVENATE—Taking items and fixing them up for sale (eg run down
coffee tables, painting old glasses, putting gardens into cups etc)
RE– PURPOSE -Taking items and making them into something different
(eg old records heated into bowls, old jewellery into chandeliers)
RE– GENERATE -Taking bits and pieces and putting them together to
FERNLEA
LIFE CARE
VERY
reasonably
priced
Cleaning,
Housework,
Support,
Personal Care,
or
Respite at Home
With Fernlea
trained people
Call Sharyn on
5968 3895
Flexible &
Adaptive
Services
make something new (artwork, sculpture, mosaics, collage etc)
RE-LEASE—The artistic talents of local people— Art & Craft Classes
coming soon. (sales of goods on commission too)
The Fernlea Shop will also soon have a range of greeting cards, and other
handmade items donated for sale so proceeds can go tot Fernlea House.
We will also be hosting another death café, to be held at the shop. Ask all
the questions you wanted to and talk to people about what happens at end
of life. Put forward your views on what you think feel and wonder about
this very special time in peoples lives. Fernlea House encourages a holistic approach to death and dying, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to nurture conversations about living and dying.
“Only by talking about our fears can we truly embrace life in its entirety”
Our service in Pakenham on Fridays is now fully booked with 10 people, so
we are be looking how we can expand down there without any extra funding at present. Obviously the need is there. Any ideas please give me a
call…. Would love to discuss them.
Anyone interested in being on the fundraising sub committee, or part of a
small group to take on one fundraising activity is also most welcome to call
me and put forward your interest. Eg. If someone would like to get together a karaoke night, or a night in with the girls/boys, or a paper plane
flying competition or anything else interesting, please call.
Thank You—looking forward to hearing from you.
Sharyn Turney, CEO
Fernlea House will be closed Monday the
9th for the Labour Day Holiday
DoN’t forGet the quiZZes and ComPetiTionS
1. How many towns or cities can
you think of whose name contains
something edible?
This was one of our quiz questions this week.
How many can you think of? Real ones
please. Anywhere in the world, but Aussies
are best.
Email
[email protected] with your
answers.
Free coffee & cake at the Op for the most
original one…. A selection next time..
2. Maroondah Dam. (from this weeks quiz)
A) When was it completed?
B) How many towns were covered by its
waters?
C) Can you name at least one?
D) What is happening on 15th March in
relation to the dam?
Email
[email protected] with your
answers.
Free coffee & cake at the Op Shop for most
COSY COMFORTING CREATIONS
COMPETITION, EXHIBITION & SALE
Get out your needles—knitting, sewing and
crocheting, for the Fernlea House Fundraiser
being held on 9th & 10th May, 2015.
Entry: $2 each in Competition and exhibition.
Commission: 25% of sales to Fernlea House if
we sell for you.
Items can be donated for sale.
For entry and detail contact Erica Kurac at
Fernlea House. 59683895
Some great prizes and things to buy.
For all Fernlea Shop of Op enquiries please call
Catherine 0423 315 916. You can also “Friend”
us on Facebook and join our
Fernlea Shop of
Op Group. If you would like to make a donation
and need some help getting it to us please ask
so we can try to arrange a local pick up for
you.
The Fernlea House "Listener" and resident Harpist will
be at the Shop of Opportunities
on Wednesday mornings.
Jacquie, a counselling placement
student from Phoenix Institute is
offering the opportunity of friendly
listening sessions over a cup of
tea or coffee at the Fernlea
House Shop of Opportunities.
Visitors to the shop also have the
opportunity to enjoy the gentle
strains of live Celtic harp music
while browsing in the shop or
while sitting at the tables and enjoying the Fernlea barista's coffee
creations.
Set of Wilson golf
clubs with golf
accessories for sale
$60.00
Contact Catherine
0423 315 916
YEAR OF THE GOAT
Chinese
New Year
ACTIVITIES for MARCH —by Erica.
Greetings! It’s hard to believe summer is over. March
heralds the beautiful season of Autumn which is
probably to most loved time of the year for many
people.
Here at Fernlea House we’ve weathered what we hope
is another safe summer enjoying various activities including picnics at Emerald Park Lake.
During March we look forward to Moomba, looking at
our collections, St Patrick’s day and celebrating our
pets and other best friends.
Please keep in mind that Monday 9th of March is Labour
Day and a public holiday so Fernlea will be closed.
2–6
Moomba! Celebrating Melbourne.
10-13 Our Collections – china, stamps, coins etc.
Picnic at Emerald Lake
Number 2
16-20 St Patrick’s Day and Irish week.
23-27 Our pets and best friends.
Resistance training reverses
aging and prevents dementia
The amount of muscular mass decreases
about 40 % by the age of 70 and a significant
decrease can be seen after 50 years of age.
Inactivity causes rapid changes in muscular
strength, 3-5% decrease per day in the first
week for those patients who are in bedrest.
Back to school fun
Safe 10-12 weeks senior strength training programs suit very well, for example ,into transitional care package.
After the regular exercising period you can
expect increased muscle strength for daily activities, benefits for incontinence and mental
health.
Other benefits include;
Improvement in the quality of life via increased mobility, physical activity and mental
health.
The prevention and reduction of the number
of falls.
Cost benefits via the hoists and incontinence
reduction.
Pretending it is
summer at the beach
Carer Support Group
Next Meeting:
WHEN
Wednesday 18th March, 2.00-3.00pm
WHERE
Kalista Community House
2 Church street
Kallista
TOPIC:
“Sleep” with guest facilitator
COST:
Free
2015 Dates
New Location.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the odd
months at 2pm at Kallista Community House
March 18th
May 20th
July 15th
Sept 16th
Cares Week TBA
Nov 18th
Seniors, Pensioners and
Health Care card holders get
10% private dental discount
Inspiro is the only dental clinic in
the Yarra Ranges to be formally
accepted into the Seniors Card
program with a permanent 10%
discount .
In addition, Inspiro is also taking
10% off private dental fees for
Health Care and Pensioner Concession card holders.
This offer is valid only with our
fee-paying service and your Seniors , Health Care or Pensioner
Concession card must be presented at the time of your appointment.
Call 9738 8801 to book and state
you are claiming your discount.
For terms and conditions visit our
website at inspiro.org.au or call
us.
149 Emerald Monbulk Road,
Emerald 3782
Phone: 03 5968 3895
Fax: 03 5968 6233
Email: [email protected]
Web: fernlea.com.au