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May 2021
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Hello Welcome to May enews. |
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What's on in May ~ Our SSS Luncheons are now weekly! Come and join us at Hickory House 12 noon for a hot lunch, pudding and interesting conversation. Cost $10 Bingo continues Wednesdays at Hickory House, 1030am-1pm Scrabble will follow on from Bingo on Wednesdays 1.15pm-3.45pm, please ring in if you are interested! Seniors Walking group continues, meet at Hickory House 9am Wednesdays. Bring hat, sunscreen and a jacket. CWA social morning - Tuesdays at 10am at the CWA Hall. Cost $5 May ~
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REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD The regional seniors travel card provides eligible Seniors living on the Dorrigo Plateau with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. It is valid for 14 months from date of issue. Applications for 2021 are now open and will close on 30th November. If you applied and received a card in 2020, you can still apply for another one. This card can be used on/to:
Please continue reading to see if you are eligible: For Services Australia (formerly the Department of Human Services)
For the Department of Veterans' Affairs you must be receiving one of the following
To apply call 137788 or go to www.service.nsw.gov.au -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Celtic Festival in Glen Innes, May1&2 - I am sorry to say we left our run a little late for this one. I have been ringing around and have been informed that the accommodation over this weekend books out a year in advance! Watch this space for future away trips and remember to let us know if you are interested. Thanks, Amanda. -------------------------------------------------------------------- HARMONY HAVEN GARDEN TRIP Book your seat on the bus heading out to Harmony Haven Gardens on the 13th May and join us in seeing the stunning and abundant autumnal changes happening. Pick up from 0900am. $10 cost, bus and morning tea included in price. Phalanges crossed that the rain stays away this time! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spiced Apple CAKE Donna Hay Recipe INGREDIENTS
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Come and CELEBRATE SENIORS WEEK with us! Thursday 6 May, North Beach Bowling Club, River Road. 10.00am-2.00pm
There will be entertainment and guest speakers with lunch at NO cost for seniors. Bookings are essential, please RSVP before the 30th April with one of the team at the Dorrigo Support Centre to book your seat on the bus and spot for lunch. Check out www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au for more information on the event. -------------------------------------------------------------------- A REMINDER - Mina is available for Shiatsu fortnightly on a Wednesday morning at Hickory House. If you are a Healthcare or Pension card holder phone Mina on 0413 455 969 and book in for a delicious $15/30 minutes experience and 'treat what is not yet ill'. --------------------------------------------------------------------
Dorrigo Health and Wellbeing Service are now running clinics to administer the COVID 19 vaccine under Phase 1b. Those eligible are
Please take note that there needs to be two week gap between receiving the yearly Flu vaccine and the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Phone and make an appointment with the team at 1 Gangara Avenue. If you have questions or concerns in regards to receiving the vaccine please make an appointment with your GP to first discuss this.
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Support the Dorrigo Showground Market Saturday, 1st May 8am-2pm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Let's head to the CINEMA!! Join us on the 20th May to see this Australian Tale. Noni Hazelhurst (as Candy) a woman who, after being given a medical miracle, has a few days to bring her estranged children together and save the family business and maybe rekindle an old flame. Co-starring Claudia Karvan and Stephen Curry. BCC Cinema, Coffs Harbour - session time to be advertised. Cost $15 for DSC bus service. Please book in at Dorrigo Support Centre and pay for your ticket before the 17th May. --------------------------------------------------------------------- SAWTELL Village Tuesday 25th May we have a bus heading down to Sawtell for a day of shopping and cafes. If you are interested in this trip please let us know and book in. Pick up from 0900am. $15 cost for bus. --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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METHOD Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 20cm (2-litre-capacity) heavy-based ovenproof frying pan (skillet). Place the white sugar and 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon in a large bowl and mix to combine. Place 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar in a small bowl and set aside. Add the apple to the large bowl, toss to combine and set aside.Place the flour, caster sugar, nutmeg, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Place half the apple mixture in the base of the skillet, pour over the batter and top with the remaining apple. Sprinkle with the reserved cinnamon sugar. Place on an oven tray and bake for 30–35 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Serve warm from the pan. Serves 6–8
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EBOR EXPLORE ~ 27th May. The Ebor Pub is under New Management and we are excited to see what Chris McLean and Anne Cavanagh have on offer for lunch. Join in and spend the day exploring Ebor and its surrounds. Bus and morning tea $15. Lunch at own cost. Pick up from 9am. Please book in before time to get your seat.
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Dorrigo Community Bus departs from Hickor Street every Monday at 9am returning 3pm. Bookings are required by lunch time Fridays. Payment must be made by credit card or with a Seniors Travel Card, no cash payments accepted. Community Transport supplies transport further afield for appoinments, hospital and other visits, shopping etc. Please book on 1300 812 504. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm. |
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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| The Dorrigo Support Centre opening hours are 9am-4pm Monday to Thursday. You can contact us on (02) 66572896 or via email- dorrigosupport@bigpond.com |
This monthly newsletter and schedule of events is supported by the Commonwealth Home Support Program. |
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