OCR RESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER
March 2017
Issue 1
Editorial Introduction
T
his is the first issue of Grapevine, a monthly
newsletter for residents, informing you of
what’s happening at the Resort. We also need
you to let us know what’s happening at your place
that may be of interest to your neighbours. For
example, recently a “lost” kangaroo looked into
someone’s kitchen window while a snake was
spotted hanging about in a couple of our homes and,
how did that frog get into our wardrobe?
Jennifer Law
On behalf of the residents of OCR we offer our sincere
condolences with the passing of Jennifer.
May she Rest in Peace.
There is a home that lies beyond, and past its golden
door, awaits the one who's now away, not lost, just gone
before. And in the home that lies beyond, the Master will
prepare, a place for you, and when he calls, you'll meet
your loved ones there.
John Bath, Editor
This is your Newsletter – your Comments, Letters
to the Editor and Contributions are invited. Please
email to Ray Cooper,
[email protected]
Written submissions should be dropped off to Bob
#4.
Ron in action
Looking for something – Use the OCR Residents
Guide. www.ocrresidentsguide.com.au
One click of the mouse and you can access all about
the Resort and what’s happening. The Guide has all
sorts of information from a listing of 30 activities
(must be something there for you) to upcoming
events, what movies will be showing in the theatre,
items for sale, a photo gallery celebrating past
functions, a trade directory, a residents to the
rescue list of residents who can help with just about
anything, and the Residents Committee
Constitution. You can send emails through the
website to other residents as well; just email your
information to Geoff at
[email protected]
Grapevine #1 March 2017.
Singles bowls on again in March
The upcoming 2017 OCR Singles Bowls Competition
will be held in March. This competition is open to all
OCR residents and, while nominations closed on 18th
February, the draw to start the comp runs from 1st
March. All rounds will be played by the end of March
and no later than the second week in April. For
further information, contact Gary #83, black phone
1083.
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What’s odd
Penguins mate for life. The male proposes
by giving his mate a pebble.
A duck’s quack doesn't echo and no one
knows why. – for more read Dr Karl’s
comment
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/200
4/05/06/1102602.htm
Sound travels almost five times faster
underwater than in the air.
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Trevor the travelling trivia trophy
This strange Queensland groper was caught in Lake
Cathie
Fishing in the Lake recently a Melbourne visitor, Nick
McDonald, caught this unusual fish around 15 cm
along the south rock wall between the bridge and
river mouth. It's a juvenile Queensland Grouper and
a protected species. They grow to 1.5m. This one
was caught on a Squidgy soft plastic. It went back in
so all you fishing experts; it’s still there just waiting
for you.
Trevor has travelled around the country with quite a
few of our residents. He is part of the main prize at
our trivia events and the winning table will share
him until the next event. With this in mind, we
thought it might be a bit of fun for Trevor to ask a
question in the Grapevine specifically about places
in our wonderful country, so for the first one. .....
Trevor’s Question Where does the Yirrkala
Community live? See Answer page 4.
Anzac Day 25th April at Ocean Club Resort
OCR Travellers Programme 2017
By the time you read this the first of the scheduled
travel excursions will be over. However, to plan
ahead, here are the next two outings, subject to
availability.
Trip 2
Mon 1st, Tues2nd and Wed 3rd May.
Gloucester Holiday Park Gloucester NSW
Coordinators: Anne & George #38 or Mary-Alice &
Mark #31.
Trip 3
Mon 31st July, Tues 1st Aug and Wed 2nd Aug.
NRMA Darlington Beach Resort & Holiday Park,
Arrawarra NSW. Coordinators: Val & Ken #82 or
Joyce & Ralph #88.
A Remembrance Service will be held in the Club
House on Tuesday 25th April commencing at 10am.
Put it in your calendar. For further information,
contact Terry #97, black phone 1097.
Join us for dancing and Rock n’ Roll
For friendship, fun and fitness. Two left feet? Most
of us have sore feet, knees or back niggles, but no
problem! The exercise is great and gentle enough to
not affect you. Dancing uses many parts of our brain
too, not just our feet.
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We need coordination, planning and judgement to
synchronise our body movements to the beat and
sound of the fabulous 50s and 60s. Our classes
include rock ‘n’ roll, line dancing, partner dancing,
waltzing and cha-cha. Something for everyone. The
group is expanding and all are having fun. So, bring a
partner and join in the fun at the air-conditioned
Activities Centre, Tuesdays at 6.15 pm. For further
information, contact Cheryl and Barrie, #17.
OCR Residents Art Exhibition
Some of the heavy machines now working on the new
Phase 4 construction
Update from Management
Welcome to our New Home Owners
Art Exhibition organising team. L-R: Cherie, Anna,
Marie, Helga and John.
The OCR creative community is busy planning an art
exhibition, scheduled for 8th September. Many
thanks to Management for supporting this exciting
project! Artists, photographers and sculptors who
would like to exhibit must register before 31st
March. Works must be completed by 30th June,
professionally presented and be no more than one
metre high. For further information and to register,
contact Marie #2.
Hey, what’s going on behind those barricades?
OCR is creating new residential land and increasing
the landscaping on the western boundary to
improve the views.
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February welcomes four new home owners to the
resort:
• Robert & Ina – #171. Robert & Ina are from
Katoomba NSW.
• Terry & Gaye – #163 Terry and Gaye are
from Glenwood NSW.
• Robin & Pam – #144. Robin & Pam are from
Wentworth Falls NSW.
• Elizabeth – #170. Elizabeth is from Lane
Cove NSW.
This brings the total homes occupied to 151 with
263 residents.
Construction news Works are well under way for
Phase 4 with Better Homes due to start building
homes in March on Sites 188 to 202, eight sites,
which will complete North Atlantic Circuit. Planting
has started on the lilly pilly hedge along North
Atlantic Circuit from sites 114 to site 187.
OCR sales With the increased advertising through
television, radio and media already planned, we are
expecting a good deal of interest and visitors to the
Resort. We are also trying something new, Twilight
Viewing, and what better time to showcase the
Resort. We plan to continue this through the
remaining daylight saving period.
Karen Twigg
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OCR Motor Bike Riders visit Ken Barsby
OCR Thursday Walking Group
Ken Barsby is well known in and around Kempsey
and was a resident of OCR till his health dictated he
needed to be in an Aged Care facility, where he
could be cared for.
We are a dedicated group who enjoy a social
morning coffee after a walk (or a walk, then coffee)
to one of the many beautiful locations around Port
followed by coffee. Watch out for the Schedule of
Walks emailed at the start of each month. For
further information, contact Ray #133.
Eight riders went to see Ken and it was a pleasure to
see the smile on his face when he viewed the bikes.
Ken was excited to show us his room which is in a
first class facility. I am sure there will be other visits
to see him. Gary #20.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Residents AGM was held on Friday 24th February
with 109 residents attending. A number of motions
concerning amendments to the Constitution were
discussed and adopted.
The election of the Residents Committee and the
Social Club saw the following people elected.
The OCR Singers
Residents of OCR have formed a singing group, just
for the pleasure of singing. If you would like to join
you don’t have to have a great voice, just enjoy
singing. The Group is very appreciative of the
donation from the Residents Committee which
enabled the purchase of a new keyboard. Come
along to the Activities Centre on Thursday evenings
at 7.00pm. For further information, contact Gary
#20.
Your Editorial Team
Bob #4
John #122
Jenny #22
Our new Residents Committee
L-R: Wilma #7, Kevin #132, Gary #20, Peter #121 and
Steve #173.
Kevin #132
Gary #20
Ray #133
Thanks to those people who put in contributions; not
all made it into this edition but will appear in future
editions.
Our new Social Committee
Trevor’s Answer The Aboriginal Yirrkala Community
is situated on the North-East tip of Arnhem Land
(NT).
L-R: Robyn #175, Kathy #143, Robyne #142 and
Wendy #128. Val #82 is the missing member.
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