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There is always something happening between Amaroo Village, Amaroo Village Denmark, McMahon Caring Centre and Buckley Caring Centre. See below for Upcoming Events and the Latest News and photos of events at Amaroo also some photos that residents have sent in.
Click the play button below to see a slideshow of photos from our Gosnells Village during 2009.
A sizzling hot Amaroo 1000 is over (October 09)
The winner of the Amaroo 1000 cup was Heather Buckingham riding for Gorey Electrical. Heather is a Gosnells resident who has been getting around on her gopher for only about four or five months.
She was absolutely determined to win, she says, and managed to hang on to her lead, knowing that the more powerful machines were catching her up rapidly. She took a very dim view of some distracting tactics used by one of her opponents at the outset of the two circuit race, although she does acknowledge that they were part of the fun of the event. Because some gophers have more oomph than others, the race was handicapped by John Bormolini of Gosnells Scooters &Mobility World so that everyone had some chance of being first. Heather is very excited about her win, which was a hot topic at her Church the next day.
Second place went to Peter Manchee, riding for Peaceful Funerals. Peter is President of the Amaroo Social Club. In third place was Mary Henderson, a resident at Amaroo, riding for Trevor Carpets.
Picture shows third, second and first place-getters left to right and standing behind are Andrea Bochenek, Lisa & John Bormolini and son Sam who were major organisers of the day.
Other contestants in the race who had all qualified through the heats were John Morris for RJ Skylights & Coral Morris for Batteryworld. John and Coral are well-known for their participation and sense of fun around Amaroo Village, Frank Lamb rode for Kelmscott Physio, Mary Clark for Thriftylink Hardware, and Marjorie Watters for Armadale Mowers World.
The celebrity race featured five riders including both the President of Amaroo, Ross Jones and the CEO of Amaroo, David Fenwick, John Lawrence of Peaceful Funerals, Michelle Lennox, the Branch Manager of Bendigo Bank, as well as the race organizer and major sponsor from Gosnells Scooter & Mobility World, John Bormolini, who had a few minutes off his feet as a result.
The picture shows John Bormolini, riding for John & Murray Autos, Michelle Lennox for Bendigo Bank, Ross Jones for Biddulph & Turley, David Fenwick for Prosser Toyota and John Lawrence for Peaceful Funerals.
Paddy dressed as Charlie Chaplin
They were joined as usual by celebrity guest Paddy McWaters as a Charlie Chaplin look-alike on a three wheeler and Tim Horner, another well-known Amaroo 1000 celebrity on a motor bike. Paddy won the award for the best-dressed motorized machine.
The Fun Race featured intrepid fun-seeker gopher riders such as John Hansen, Amaroo’s Manager Property & Assets, as well as Jan Ricks, an honorary member of the Amaroo Board. Other riders were Cos from Thriftylink Hardware riding for Ray White,
The Fun Race ends in a win for Joshua Grey. He was followed by Karl McLeod and John Hansen. Racers had to abandon their gophers and do the final stint on foot.
Jenny Seaton of Curtin fm was the MC of the event and did a stirling job in the heat keeping the crowd entertained and amused as she called the heats and races, and announced speakers in the Gosnells Seniors Care Expo Marquee.
Jenny Seaton interviews Jim Dunlop who is announcing the winner of the Gopher Challenge. This involved amateur gopher riders negotiating an obstacle course as a time trial.
Resident's Photos (February 09)
 When Amaroo Village Gosnells residents Bill and Olive Morgan went on a holidays in 2008 to Alaska, their friends at Amaroo looked after the village dog, Sequin. If you are a resident of Amaroo and would like to submit your photos email them to Monique Van Den Elzen, amaroo@amaroovillage.com.au
Fundraising (December 08)
John Hansen, Manager Property & Assets had the idea of donating the equipment from the old Gosnells Hospital to Korea because it had been superceded in Australia and can’t be sold here. He made contact with the mission agency which is active in North Korea and supports hospitals and orphanages with donations of aid, including food, clothing and equipment. The Amaroo Board supported this plan. Greg O’Connor from the mission says the doctors in the hospitals there are excited about this gift. There is just one small snag. We need to raise the $15,000 to pay for the container. John Hansen invites you all to a presentation on 5th February at 3 pm at Nancye Jones to meet Greg O Connor and see a DVD about some of the projects they have been involved in. One is an orphanage. The picture on the left shows some of the gorgeous North Korean children after two months in the orphanage receiving proper care. Admin and Maintenance staff had a Breakfast in December at Dots Cafe to raise money for the cause, The photo on the right shows Monique Van Den Elzen- Clerical Assistant, Robbie Heerama- Maintenance and Tina Foster, Resident Services Co-Ordinator.
Staff Christmas Sundowner (December 08)
On Friday the 19th of December 2008, Administration, Maintenance, Buckley and McMahon Caring Centre Staff came together to enjoy the company of others with some Christmas spirit. The Management invited all staff to this event to show their appreciation for their service throughout the year. Staff enjoyed drinks and nibbles under the trees near The Winnie Jones Centre. Thank you to Foodlink for their food donation towards this event, also the volunteers that helped serve. A Special Thanks to Lenore the excellent Cook on the day and for all the preparation beforehand. In the below photo Frank Medland- Volunteer, Matt Knowles- Maintenance Forman, Tina Foster- Resident Services Co-Ordinator, John Hansen- Manager Property & Assets, and Ian Palmer Property & Assests Co- Ordinator.
Walkers Breakfast (December 08)
On Thursday mornings a group of residents from Amaroo Vilage Gosnells goes for a walk followed by a chat and some coffee or tea at The Winnie Jones Centre. In December the walkers group had some breakfast at The Winnie Jones Centre for their Christmas celebration. If you are interested in joining the walking group please contact Tina Foster, Resident Services Co-Ordinator at Administration on 9490 3899 or Click Here
 Carols by Sunset (December 08)
Amaroo Village's Carols by Sunset was held in the gardens outside The Winnie Jones Centre on the 7th of December 2008. With the help of Gosnells Lions Club, and entertainment by Mel & Tony. About 230 residents and family members enjoyed eating in good company and singing along with the Christmas Carols performed by staff members.
Amaroo Antics (October 08)
 The annual Amaroo Antics was held at the Nancye Jones Centre on the 24th of October 2008. The audience of about 150 enjoyed one of Amaroo Village’s favourite nights of singing, dancing and acting skits. The show was organised by Tina Foster, Resident Service Co-Ordinator and Andrea Bochenek, Resident Accomodaion Co-Ordinator. The acts were performed by Administration, Maintenance, McMahon Caring Centre and Buckley Caring Centre staff as well as Amaroo Village Gosnells residents.
Some of the acts included: Amaroo El deez Bootscooting, McMahon Village People Y.M.C.A, Agnes, Stan & Glenda's Dr. Who Skit, Alma's lovely Summertime singing, Pamela's Sexy at Sixty Skit, Kim's beautiful piano playing, The Interview with Dame Edna and Les Paterson, Andrea & Tina's Sisters Skit and of course The Seekers.
Thank you to all those who helped and participated.
 Warren Golding & Peter Marks Garden Awards (October 08)
The Warren Golding & Peter Marks Garden 2008 Awards were presented on the 16th of October at The Nancye Jones Centre. Amaroo Village Gosnells residents' gardens were judged by Grant Nixon and Claudia from Araluen Botanical Park on the 24th of September. The Finalists were:
1. Vegetable Gardens
· - Len & Lillian Stephens
· - Arthur Stewart
· - Judith Stinson
2. Water Wise Plants & Gardens
· - Sarah Walker
· - Anna Feast
· - John & Coral Morris
3. Pride of Workmanship Award
· - Barry & Tup Savage
4. Street Award
· - Ralf & Betty Simpson
5. Main Block
· 3rd Joyce Lewis
· 2nd Lorraine Wiltshire
· 1st Linda Sorensen
6. Astley Street
· 3rd Judith Stinson
· 2nd Robert & Daphne Williams
· 1st Fay Baxter
Doris Champion's 104th Birthday
(September 08)
Resident, Doris Champion celebrated her 104th Birthday on the 21st of September 2008. The celebration took place at Buckley Caring Centre with family and friends.
Resident Recieves Rotary Honours (August 08)
Elsie Brown, has recently been honoured by the Kenwick Rotary Club. She has received her second "senior citizen of the year" award as well as their highest honour for Rotarians and members of the community, being named a Paul Harris Fellow.
Well done Elsie. We feel blessed that you are part of the Amaroo Community!
McMahon & Administration Staff Lunch (June 08)
Administration staff cooked and served Lunch for McMahon Caring Centre Staff on June 18th 2008 in The River Room.
David Fenwick, CEO and Matthew Knowles, Maintenance Foreman man the sauage sizzle and Nicole Martino, Manager Corporate Services serves Lorraine & Karen salads.
Denmark Open Day (June 2008)
A Sausage Sizzle lunch was cooked by members of the Denmark Lions Club, and enjoyed with tastings of Mad Fish wines in the gazebo.
A titanic battle between our first resident, John Hine and Richard Hatfield was waged on the outdoor chess board. Spectators enjoyed the perfect sunny day, whilst attempting to follow these canny strategists as they plotted to trap and out-manoever each other. John was the eventual winner.
Katie White, a young Denmark acoustic guitarist and singer entertained us.
Thanks to Gosnells Village volunteers, Marjorie Welsh and Olive Morgan, for their help with the Flyers for the Open Day in Denmark, and to volunteers from Lions in Denmark, including Will Farquharson, who all contributed with a smile.
For more information about our Denmark Village Click Here
 
Lotteries West Computer Grant (June 2008)
Eight brand new computers are now installed with printers and scanners, these are now ready for residents to use. There are computers set up at Dot's Cafe, Astley Street Clubhouse, Denmark Clubhouse, McMahon & Buckley Caring Centres.
Computer classes are now running at Dot's Cafe in the Gosnells Village and access to the Internet café will be via an easy system which will allow residents entry whenever they need a computer.
Coral Wickham, Therapy Co-Ordinator testes out the new Computer at McMahon Caring Centre. John Hansen, Manager of Property & Assets help Buckley Caring Centre research her hometown Haalem in Holland. And Village residents learn new skills at Dots Cafe.
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