Welcome to this week's news and views from the best over 50s resort on the planet (including New York).
RENT INCREASE NOV 2024
I think everyone had a rent increase effective 5th November. For those of you fortunate enough to drag a pension from those nice government people, make sure that you inform Centrelink in order to receive the correct rent rebate.
If you have the myGov app then you can do the update online.
Go to Centrelink - and from the menu choose My Details - then Personal and Contact Details - then Update Accommodation Details - in the Accommodation Box click on Update - and then Edit Rent Amount. Answer all the questions, review your answers and sign your life away.
HOC SURVEY
By now you will have received a small survey form regarding our website. Please find the time to fill out the survey.
Place completed forms in MAILBOX 222. Ensure that they are in the mailbox by the morning of Friday 15 November.
MELBOURNE CUP TUESDAY 6 NOV
Fabulous daytime event enjoyed by over 200 residents. Special thanks to Ross who worked tirelessly setting up the clubhouse, and a huge thank you to Cathy for organising yet another Melbourne Cup.
Congratulations to Trivia winners Jukeboxers who triumphed by just one point. Question Marks won the handicap section, needing the tie break question to cement their win. Gran Torino effortlessly won Oscar the Wooden Spoon.
The next trivia is on Wednesday 13 November - SPECIAL SONGS.
By the way has anyone got the General Knowledge Handicap trophy ??
UKULELE GEMS
Back by popular demand. Our very own Ukulele Gems will be Strummin' On The Patio on today from 3pm to 4:30pm. Everybody welcome.
NO SEAFOOD TRUCK this week
The Fresh Seafood Truck is having a week off. Michael will be here next week, so don't forget to mark your calendar.
LAKESIDE CAFE
Bad news folks !! The coffee machine used by the cafe (NOT the $2 vending machine next to the bar) is not very well, so the cafe will be closed for a few weeks. Best guess is that the cafe will re-open Wednesday 4 December.
TABLE TENNIS
Peter Dinka is organising regular table tennis sessions in the Games Room every Thursday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Just turn up or give him a yell on 0417 910 358
RURAL AID Sunday 17 Nov
Everybody is welcome to join our lovely line dancing girls for a FREE sausage sizzle, a raffle, the Achy Breaky Heart video and a line dancing demo !!
Make sure to bring some cash with you for the raffle. All proceeds go to Rural Aid Australia - helping our farmers to keep providing food for all Aussies.
TRAVEL SHOW
Coming our way on Thursday 21 November from 3pm. Spaces are limited, and if you would like a chat with a travel rep then add your name to the list in the clubhouse. First come, first served (or is it First come, best dressed ??)
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO AT THE CINEMA
Movie night on Monday 25th November will be Doctor Zhivago. Bookings for this movie are essential. Email Patti or text her on 0491 491 254
First come first served/best dressed.
Don't forget to bring your hankie with you on the night
HOC XMAS DINNERS
Forms are in your letterbox. These dinners are over three nights 9,10 and 11 December at 6pm. Completed forms along with money (cash only) in letterboxes 97 or 99. Great value at only $20 per person. Spaces are limited so get your order in early.
TENORI Sat 21 December
The fabulous Tenori are back once again for a Christmas special. Gosh we are sooooo lucky. Tickets will be on sale on Monday 11 November in the clubhouse at 5pm. Be there early to guarantee a seat. Only $20 per person - and that includes a free drink - how good is that !!
This is one Christmas show that you do not want to miss.
BEYOND DENTAL CARE
Just in case you need a few dental tips, here are a few from the lovely people at Beyond Dental Care at Sandstone Point.
SAVE THE DATE
Rural Aid Fundraiser Sunday 17 November
Sausage Sizzle Sunday 17 November
Doctor Zhivago Monday 25 November
St Andrew's Day Celebration Saturday 30 November
Energy Forum Thursday 5 December
Sex And Chocolate Saturday 7 December
HOC Xmas Dinners Mon, Tue, Wed 9,10 & 11 December
Monster End of Year Raffle Friday 20 December
Tenori Christmas Show Saturday 21 December
Happening This Week - a bit quiet
TENORI TICKET SALES Monday 11 Nov 5pm
MOVIE NIGHT Monday 11 Nov 7pm
TRIVIA SPECIAL SONGS 13 Nov 6:30pm
MEAT RAFFLE Friday 15 Nov Tickets on sale from 4:30pm
Web Matters - Bigcomm.com.au
If you would like some help with getting onto the website, navigation or to book a facility, we are here to help. Please email Gembiweb@gmail.com
Movie Night 7pm Mondays - All welcome, no need to book
WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE A 1993 comedy drama starring Johnny Depp - presented by Geoffrey.
Hope you all enjoy this week's snippet. Remember to send requests, news and juicy gossip to Mick at gembiweb@gmail.com
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