BCH Newsletter Term 2 - 2013

Chigwell Chinwag
WinterIssue
BUCAANCOMMUNITYHOUSE
May– August Issue
Winter 2013
Our New Co-ordinator
Bucaan Community House 8 Bucaan Street Chigwell,TAS 7011 03 62 49 5363
Mary-anne has worked with young people, children, adults and families.
Her skills have also been applied to workplaces as a Work Place Coun-
sellor. Originally, Mary-anne trained in youth work and since then has
increased her expertise in the areas of community services management,
criminology and corrections, counselling, suicide prevention, hypnosis
and brief therapy.
Mary-anne‘s vision is to work with people in a respectful and useful
way.
Mary-anne is really excited about working in the Chigwell Community,
following a short holiday with her family before she starts at the house
on Monday 17th June.
Mary-anne (3rd
from left) ―meeting with some great people‖
Please welcome Mary-anne Evans, the Community House‘s new
Co-ordinator
A former resident, a mum, a Zumba fan and a skilled community worker
- Mary-anne Evans has an extensive history in the counselling and
community services sector, including experience working on great
programmes like the Ready Set Go learn to drive program and the
Hobart Police and Citizens Youth Work programs. She was also the
assistant co-ordinator at the Warrane/Mornington Neighbourhood
Centre.

May– August Issue
Stay Warm Save Money
Winter is upon us. The days are growing shorter, nights are cooler and it‘s getting darker
earlier. Like many things these days the cost of energy is rising. Staying warm on a budget
during the cooler months takes creativity and commitment. With a little effort, you can mini-
mize your heating bills.
If you haven‘t heard yet, there is a new state wide
program by the Tasmanian Government to help reduce
energy costs for people on low incomes including home
owners and private rental tenants.
The Housewarming program offers:
 an energy assessment
 a range of low cost installations to improve energy
use
 education
 and personalised power and water savings plans.
The aim of this program is to assist eligible households
to reduce their residential energy usage while keeping
their homes warm in winter by making homes more
energy
efficient,
and supporting them to make cost-saving
changes in how they use energy. With this
program you will have a warmer and more
comfortable home as well as savings on power
and water bills. You will also reduce
greenhouse emissions.
In addition, through the Tasmanian
Government and Sustainable Living Tasmania,
a booklet is available with tips on keeping
your home warm and saving money on your
power bills. This booklet is available at the
Bucaan Community House and is FREE to
anyone who would like a copy. Drop in and
pick up your copy today.
For more information on the Housewarming
Program or the Stay Warm Save Money
Booklet visit
http://www.staywarmsavemoney.com/ or call
on 1300 784 850.
Bucaan Community House 8 Bucaan Street Chigwell,TAS 7011 03 62 49 5363

WINTER ISSUE
Bucaan Community House 8 Bucaan Street Chigwell, TAS 7011 03 62 49 5363
Community House Barbeque
Every Friday we put on a senior
luncheon through the Home and
Community Care (H.A.C.C.) Pro-
gram. We also offer daily assistance
with shopping and transport. This
is by booking only. If you would
like to book an appointment or
need more information contact:
Ellen or Ruth 62 49 5363
Fortnightly on Mondays we offer
Seniors outings. Outings destina-
tions change regularly so please
call for location. If you would
like more information contact
Ellen on 62 49 5363
Chigwell Support Program

MAY– AUGUST ISSUE
Heartmoves, from the Heart
Foundation & Glenorchy on the Go,
is available every Tuesday &
Wednesday
Heartmoves is a gentle physical ac-
tivity program suitable for anyone
who hasn't done any exercise in a
while. You can exercise at your own
pace.
The Tuesday program starts at 2:00
and runs until 4:00. This group meets
in the ‗barn‘ and finishes with a
cuppa in the community house.
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How Heartmoves can help you
Taking part in regular Heartmoves
sessions can help:
·lower blood pressure
·improve cholesterol control
·manage weight
·improve well being and quality
of life
·manage diabetes
·improve balance and flexibility
·improve sleep
·Improve bone mineral density
with arthritis management
·prevent injuries from falls
Centrelink number for general
inquiries: 132 468.
If you would
like to access
Centrelink via
the internet we
have Internet
Access and
computers
available.
Book in today
You can now do your Centrelink
reporting on your phone.
With the new Centrelink app you can
update your information, view your
payment history and even subscribe to
view your online letters.
Centrelink’s New App—Express Plus Apps
Internet Access $2.00 per hour
The Wednesday program
runs from 9:30 to 10:30.
This group also meets in the
‗barn‘. Free
child care
during this
session is
available for
participants
and is located
in the community house.
If you would like to join
either group or need more
information
please contact:
Elisa on 62166745
Bucaan Community House:
62495363

Mt. Faulkner Community Garden
Garden Guru
WINTER ISSUE
The Mt. Faulkner
Community Garden Team
have been busy bees over
the Autumn months.
Between presenting a stall at
MoMA Markets and making
an appearance at the
Moonah Taste of the World,
the gardeners have been
busy getting ready for the
winter crops.
The 1st
Sunday
of the
month the
Community
Garden puts
on a working
bee/barbeque
fun day. You
never know
who may
drop by to
help out.
BBQ/Working Bee
Fun
Day
Community Garden at
MoMA . Big thanks to
Morilla Estates for
giving the garden a stall
at the MoMA Markets.
It was an amazing day!
Scott Bacon helps fire up the
barbie on our Funday
Winter is the time for planting garlic, onions, peas & snow peas,
mustard greens, silverbeet, endive, chicory, brussels sprouts, kale
and rocket. In addition, Cos Lettuce can be planted this time of year
and will fair better than a loose leave lettuce.
* Tip when planting rocket—although rocket is a hardy
plant and can grow quite rapidly, it can become quite
bitter if under watered. Keeping it moist makes for a
happy hardy plant.
Working Bee Fundays (Sundays) Dates for 2nd Term
May 5 From 12:00 onwards Working Bee/BBQ
June 2 From 12:00 onwards BBQ
July 7 From 12:00 onwards Working Bee/BBQ
Community Garden BBQ/Working Bees are BYO. Fresh veggies from the garden are
on offer. Barbeque facilities provided. (Garden is located at the end of Karambi St.)
Would you like to get involved in the garden?
We have 4 garden beds available for anyone who is interested in getting
involved. The plots are $5.00 per year. Don‘t want a garden bed? Come along to
the Funday (Sunday) BBQ/Working Bee and join in. All are welcome.
(BYO—barbeque facilities are provided)
For more information please contact: Olivia on 62 49 5363

MAY– AUGUST ISSUE Page 6
Youth Group
Thanks to the Glenorchy
Community Fund Advisory
Committee, the
Youth Group
kids now have a
brand new Pool
Table. They also
received funding
for new games
for their Wii
game station.
Congratulations
and happy
gaming for the
Youth Group.
Youth Group has a new Pool
Table & Games
Youth Group is a FREE
drop in group for children
from the ages of 8 to 18
during the school term.
Children are encourage to
participate in organized
activities. The group
regularly goes on
outings.
A small fee may be attached to
some outings.
Youth Group Upcoming Outings & Activities for Term 2
Wednesday May 8 Welcome back Thursday June 6 In house activities and
Barbeque
Thursday May 9 In house activities and
Barbeque
Wednesday June
12
No Youth Group
Wednesday May
15
Making Pet Rocks Thursday June 13 No Youth Group
Barbeque
Wednesday June
19
Aquatic Centre
Wednesday May
22
EC Skate Park Thursday June 20 In house activities and
Barbeque
Barbeque
Wednesday June
26
Making a Star Boy Sock
Wednesday May
29
Eight Ball Competition Thursday June 27 In house activities and
Barbeque
Barbeque
Wednesday July 3 MacDonald‘s—Cost
$5.00
Wednesday June 5 YMCA—More details to
follow
Thursday July 4 No Youth Group
Youth Group will return for Term 3 on 24th of July 2013
For more information about the Bucaan Community House Youth Group Activities Contact Linda on 62495363
*Activities may be subject to change

Coffee & Crafts
Come join us
every Tuesday
morning for a
cuppa and chat as
we work on different crafts!
Have an idea for a project? We
would love to hear from you!
From scrapbooking to jewellery
making to leatherwork.
Come and join us today.
For more
information call
us on:
6249 5363
Need a bed? Is your car
registration due? Refrigerator not
working? We offer assistance in
in applying for NILS Loans.
NILS loans are no interest loans
which are paid back over a 12-18
month period. Typical loans
average from 800-1200 dollars
and are for essential
items:
White goods –
fridges, washing
machines
Essential
electrical goods
Furniture
Vehicle registration
Tires
Car Repairs
If you would like to book
an appointment or need
more information contact:
Linda on 6249 5363

Photography Classes
Lenses are one of the most important pieces of
camera equipment you can own. Learn how to
use your lens like the professionals.
When: May 9
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Where: 8 Bucaan St. Chigwell
(at the Community House)
Learn how to use your camera and
take stunning photos in our 12 week
photography workshop, catering for
beginners and beyond.
Thursday 10:00 - 12:00

Lead Lighting Wednesdays
Unleash your creativity!
Join us each Wednesday for our Lead
Light Classes. Create beautiful
lamps, hanging decorations,
windows, sun catchers and chimes.
Costs $6.00 per class
For more information contact:
Linda 6249 5363
Projects -
Past,
Present & Future

Calendar
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 2
JUNE
Community
Garden
Bbq/
Working
Bee
starting
12:00 (All
are invited to
join in)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Computer
Classes
10:00- 2:00
Coffee &
Crafts 9:30-
12:00
Heartmoves
2:00-3:00
Cooking
Clases11:00-
1:00
Heartmoves 9:30-10:30
(FREE Childcare in BCH)
ESL Classes 1:00-3:00
Youth Group 4:00-5:15
YMCA
Lead Lighting Classes
6:30-8:30
Photography Classes 10:00-
12:00
Youth Group 4:00- 5:15 —
activities/bbq
Senior
Luncheon
12:00-2:00
Kids Cope
3:00-5:00
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Computer
Classes
10:00 - 2:00
Senior Outing
Coffee &
Crafts 9:30-
12:00
Heartmoves
2:00-3:00
Cooking
Clases
11:00-1:00
6:30-8:30
12:00
Foster Careers Group 10:00-
12:00
Senior
Luncheon
12:00-2:00
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Coffee &
Crafts 9:30-
12:00
Heartmoves
2:00-3:00
Cooking
Clases11:00-
1:00
Youth Group 4:00-5:15
— Aquatic Centre
6:30-8:30
12:00
Youth Group 4:00- 5:15 —
activities/bbq
Senior
Luncheon
12:00-2:00
Kids Cope
3:00-5:00
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Senior Outing Coffee &
Crafts 9:30-
12:00
Heartmoves
2:00-3:00
Cooking
Clases11:00-
1:00
Youth Group 4:00- 5:15
— Making Star Boy
Sock
6:30-8:30
12:00
Foster Careers Group 10:00-
12:00
Community House
Barbeque
4:00
(All are invited
to join in)
*Chigwell Support Available Daily by Appointment

What’s Happening—Weekly Events/Activities
Activity Day From To Contact
Computer Class Mondays 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. Olita
Chigwell Support—Senior
Outing
Mondays Fortnightly Call for booking Ellen
Crafts Group Tuesdays 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. House
Go—Cooking Tuesdays 11:00p.m. 1:00p.m. Elisa
Ph:
62166745
Go—Heartmoves Tuesdays 2:00p.m. 4:00p.m. Elisa
Ph:
62166745
Lead Lighting Group Wednesdays 6:30p.m. 8:30p.m. Linda
ESL Class Wednesdays 1:00p.m. 3:00p.m. House
Youth Group Wednesdays/Thursdays 4:00p.m (Wed)
3:30p.m. (Thurs)
5:30 (Wed)
5:00p.m
(Thurs)
Linda
Go—Heartmoves Wednesdays 9:30a..m. 10:30a.m. Elisa
Ph:
62166745
Second Bite Wednesdays 12:00p.m. 2:00p.m. House
NILS
(By appointment only)
Wednesdays/Thursdays 9:00 (Wed)
12:30p.m. (Thurs)
10:30 (Wed)
3:00 (Thurs)
Linda
Bi-Monthly Barbeque Last Thursday of the
month
4:00p.m. House
Photography Class Thursdays 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. Olivia
Chigwell Support—Senior
Luncheon
Fridays 12:00p.m. Ellen/Ruth
Chigwell Support Inquires &
Assessments
Daily by booking Ellen/RuthBy booking only
Chigwell Support—
Transport
Daily by booking By booking only Ellen
Monthly Garden Barbeque 1st Sunday of the month Summer 4:00p.m.
Winter 12:00p.m.
onwards Olivia
Lending Library
Looking for a good read? Want DIY information? Need craft ideas? Come
check out our book leading library. We have a variety of thrillers, mysteries,
craft information and DIY books on offer. We also have books you can
purchase. Check them out today.

House Hire Available
Other Services
Every Wednesday we
offer emergency food
relief with veggies
and other food
products through the
Second Bite Program
& our Community
Garden. Packages of
food can be picked up
starting between
12:00 to 2:00.
Photo Copying
Need copies? We can help. If
you have documents you need to
copy our rates for black and
white printing is 20 cents per
copy.
Every Wednesday we offer an
English as a Second Language
class. This starts at 1:00p.m to
3:00p.m. Assistance in transport is
provided. If you would like to join
our class or need more
information call us on 6249 5363.
ESL Classes
For Private functions at reasonable rates.
For more information call us on 6249 5363
Find Us Facebook
For more information about becoming a
volunteer or to sign up as a volunteer, contact
us on 6249 5363 or email:
coordinator@chigwellcommunity.org.au
You can now find us on Facebook.
On our page you can find - current events and updates,
photos of crafts and activities, updates on food assistance
packages (second bite) and more.
You can find us at:
www.facebook.com/BucaanCommunityHouse
Volunteers make a difference
Have some free time? Everyone has
a special
talent
All skills
welcomed.
No experience
necessary.
Having a special event? Is your
wedding anniversary coming soon.? Is
your daughter/son having their first
birthday?

Supporting Local Businesses & Services
Call us and find
out how we can
add you to our
listing.
Langford Support Services is a leading community service
provider, specialising in community based integration and
rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities and
mental illness.
We provide support to people disadvantaged by mental
illness, intellectual disability or specific circumstances so
they can live life with their community.
If you would like to know more, please feel free to call us on
Lorraine Lea Linen offers beautiful, quality
linen for every room in your home. If you
would like to see the fantastic range that
Loraine Lea has to
offer contact your
local Independent
Consultant
Kim Nemec
Ph: 62497332
Mobile: 0402805863
Claremont RSL —
Every Sunday night BINGO @
3:30 For info:
6249 8829
03 62 289099
or check out our website
http://www.langford.org.au/
Claremont Shopping
Village,
Shop 17
Claremont TAS 7011
(03) 6249 3000

Find Us
About Bucaan Community House
Our MissionOur Mission
For more information about our programs
or if you are interested in volunteering
with us you can contact us at:
Phone: 62 49 5363
Fax: 62 75 0004
Email:
coordintor@chigwellcommunity.org.au
Website:
www.chigwellcommunity.org.au
Facebook
www.facebook.com/BucaanCommunityHouse
Our PhilosophyOur Philosophy
To promote and develop a spirit of community
support.
To deliver a reliable service appropriate to the
needs of the community.
To create a safe and friendly environment.
To treat people as equals and respect their confi-
dentiality. Bucaan Community Houses aims to
respond to community needs. The house is run by
a volunteer community based committee. The
house offers a range of activities and services for
community members.
Contact UsContact Us
The house aims:
To offer friendship
and support.
To assist in provid-
ing life skills and to
encourage personal
development to the
best of our ability.
To get monthly updates we can send our e-news letters directly to your email inbox. You can subscribe by
contacting us on 6249 5363, by email at coordinator@chigwellcommunity.org.au or on our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/BucaanCommunityHouse

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