The OCR - What's On Weekly
MESSAGE BOARD
Sun 23rd August
Reminders/Messages
🔐 Clubhouse painting
It’s been 2 weeks now, and the painting is due to be finished, I emailed yesterday morning for an update, but the office has not replied yet.
If anyone has any info, could you please reply to this email?
🪑 Chair exercise
Sharon would like to remind everyone that an extra session has been scheduled for our popular chair-exercise class tomorrow (Monday) for those already registered.
This will be the last class until she returns from holidays.
🎰Bingo
Bingo is on this Thursday at 4:00 pm in the clubhouse, having been rescheduled from last week. Ticket sales start at 3:30 pm. Enjoy 15 games for $15! — Sharon #204
📅The Quarterly Residents Meeting – Friday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The regular quarterly residents’ meeting is on this Friday at 4:00 pm. Please come along to have your say and catch up with what is happening with our Residents’ Committee.
🍷Friday Happy Hour
The regular Friday Happy Hour will kick off at 5:00 pm at the conclusion of the Residents Meeting, so bring your drinks and nibbles.
🦘Aussie Bush Dance – Sat 29 August
This is our Social Committee’s major event of the year! It kicks off at 6:00 pm on Saturday.
The raffle prize is bigger and better than usual, so we will be pre-selling raffle tickets for those not attending. Tickets are only $5 for a book of 6. Please see Di #255 or Jennie #171 to pre-purchase, or bring your money with you if you are coming.
Click here for details.
ℹ️Message from the Office – Please be advised that Karen Twigg will be on medical leave from 14 July 2026 to 29 August 2026.
For any after-hours emergencies during this period, please contact Cam Ellis (Operations Manager) on 0499 683 810.
Please also note that the office will be temporarily closed on Sundays while Karen is on leave.
On the Grapevine
❓ Changes to the OCR Staff
Do we have someone new working in the office? We have received emails from Anita Wignall. I’m not sure if I have missed a message from the office introducing Anita. Once again, if you n=know something, please reply to this email and I will let everyone know.
In the Kitchen
No new recipes this week. To see our recipes so far, visit our homepage and scroll down to the popular links.
Got a favourite recipe? Tried one of ours?
Send it through to [email protected] — we love sharing your culinary masterpieces. 😊
To view the Resort’s Resource Booking calendar maintained by the office, please click on the image below and enter “ocrcal” as the password.
EVENTS IN COMING WEEKS
| Event___Date | Day of the Week | Function Description | Starting / Finish Times | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-26 | Clubhouse Painting COMPLETE? | The Clubhouse lounge, dining, kitchen and bar areas will be getting a fresh coat of paint from Monday 10th August - Sunday 23rd August. |
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| 24-Aug-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 26-Aug-26 | Wednessday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 27-Aug-26 | Thursday | Bingo | 3:30pm for 4:00pm | Clubhouse - with Sharon. Ticket sales from 3:30pm. 15 games for $15 |
| 28-Aug-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 5:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 28-Aug-26 | Friday | Residents Quarterly Meeting | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | OCR Clubhouse |
| 29-Aug-26 | Saturday | Aussie Bush Dance | 6:00pm | More Details here |
| 4-Sep-26 | Friday | Monthly Meet and Greet | 4.00pm | Clubhouse - hosted by Ten Pin Bowling Group Includes Lucky House Draw, Raffles, 100 Board(s) plus more |
| 6-Sep-26 | Sunday | Fathers Day | ||
| 11-Sep-26 | Friday | Music Trivia | 3:00pm for 3:30pm start | More details around end of July |
| 11-Sep-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 13-Sep-26 | Sunday | BBQ | Midday onwards | Clubhouse Balcony - Everyone invited to BYO drinks, barbeque or picnic. No need to pre-book |
| 14-Sep-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 17-Sep-26 | Thursday | Bingo | 3:30pm for 4:00pm | Clubhouse - with Sharon. Ticket sales from 3:30pm. 15 games for $15 |
| 18-Sep-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 22-sep-26 | Tuesday | Chair Exercise | 11:00am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 24-Sep-26 | Friday | Shane Peters Show | TBC | Click here for more details |
| 25-Sep-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 28-Sep-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 30-Sep-26 | Wednessday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 2-Oct-26 | Friday | Monthly Meet and Greet | 4.00pm | Clubhouse - hosted by the Art Group Includes Lucky House Draw, Raffles, 100 Board(s) plus more |
| 10-Oct-26 | Saturday | Paint n Sip | 2:00pm - 5:30pm | Activities Shed P&S sessions are extremely popular and offer a fun, inspirational afternoon. They present a great opportunity to learn a new skill or to refresh old skills, as well as a chance to make new friends or renew old acquaintances in a relaxed setting. More Details will be sent via EMAIL |
| 9-Oct-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 11-Oct-26 | Sunday | Rageism Beauty Session | 10:00am - 12:30pm | Hosted by Di For details click here Paperwork in the Clubhouse |
| 11-Oct-26 | Sunday | BBQ | Midday onwards | Clubhouse Balcony - Everyone invited to BYO drinks, barbeque or picnic. No need to pre-book |
| 12-Oct-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 15-Oct-26 | Thursday | Bingo | 3:30pm for 4:00pm | Clubhouse - with Sharon. Ticket sales from 3:30pm. 15 games for $15 |
| 16-Oct-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 23-Oct-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 26-Oct-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 28-Oct-26 | Wednessday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 31-Oct-26 | Saturday | 🌟 Art Exhibition, Sale and Fundraiser | 7:00pm(To be confirmed) | For details visit the OCR Art Group Events Page |
| 30-Oct-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 3-Nov-26 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup | BYO Lunch/ Nibbles. Sweeps | |
| 6-Nov-26 | Friday | Monthly Meet and Greet | 4.00pm | Clubhouse - hosted by Exercise Group Includes Lucky House Draw, Raffles, 100 Board(s) plus more |
| 8-Nov-26 | Sunday | BBQ | Midday onwards | Clubhouse Balcony - Everyone invited to BYO drinks, barbeque or picnic. No need to pre-book |
| 9-Nov-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 13-Nov-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 14-Nov-26 | Saturday | Paint n Sip | 2:00pm - 5:30pm | Activities Shed P&S sessions are extremely popular and offer a fun, inspirational afternoon. They present a great opportunity to learn a new skill or to refresh old skills, as well as a chance to make new friends or renew old acquaintances in a relaxed setting. More Details will be sent via EMAIL |
| 19-Nov-26 | Thursday | Bingo | 3:30pm for 4:00pm | Clubhouse - with Sharon. Ticket sales from 3:30pm. 15 games for $15 |
| 20-Nov-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 23-Nov-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 25-Nov-26 | Wednessday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 27-Nov-26 | Friday | Residents Quarterly Meeting | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | OCR Clubhouse |
| 27-Nov-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 1-Dec-26 | Tuesday | Mens Group Xmas Function | (Members Only) | |
| 2-Dec-26 | Wednesday | Bowls Christmas Party | hosted by Bowls Committee | |
| 4-Dec-26 | Friday | Monthly Meet and Greet | 4.00pm | Clubhouse - hosted by Mens Group Includes Lucky House Draw, Raffles, 100 Board(s) plus LOTS more |
| 7-Dec-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 11-Dec-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 18-Dec-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm(?) | Come along with a drink and some snacks if you like, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with other residents.(clubhouse) |
| 21-Dec-26 | Monday | Chair Exercise | 11:30am | Activities Centre - gentle stretching and leg and arm exercises See Sharon #204 More Info |
| 30-Dec-26 | Wednessday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming ---- RECYCLING Pick up Green Waste (footpath) | 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming | 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming | 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming --- RECYCLING Pick up | 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming | Saturday 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming |
| 7:30am Golf at Emerald Downs Contact Gary #20 | 8:45am for 9:00am Bowls More info | 8:00am Tennis Everyone Welcome More Info here | 8:15am Walking Group | 8:00am Tennis Everyone Welcome More Info here | Saturday 8:45am for 9:00am Bowls More info |
| 8:00am Tennis Everyone Welcome More Info here | 9:00am Art Group (Craft Room)Details Here | 8:00am Exercise - Medium Impact (Activities Centre) | 8:30am Zumba (Activities Centre) | 8:00am Exercise - Medium Impact (Activities Centre) | |
| 8:00am Exercise - Medium Impact (Activities Centre) | 9:30am Yoga (Activities) | 8:40am Exercise - Low Impact, (Activities Centre) | 9:00am(Summer) 10:00am(Winter) Motocycle Riders More details here | 8:40am Exercise - Low Impact, (Activities Centre) | Sunday 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming |
| 8:40am Exercise - Low Impact, (Activities Centre) | 1:30pm Marjong (clubhouse) Pool/8 Ball(clubhouse) | 9:45am Line Dancing for Beginners (Activities Centre) | 9:30am - 11:00am The Three Birds Cafe last orders taken at 11.00am CLOSED for AUGUST(clubhouse painting) (clubhouse) | 9:45am Rock n Roll & Sequence Lessons (Activities Centre) | Sunday 8:30am to 10:30am(Summer) 9:00am (Winter) Pickle Ball on the Tennis courts. More Info here |
| 9:00am Sewing/Craft Group, (Activities Centre) | 2:00pm Mens Drinks (Activities) | 10:30am Line Dancing - Intermediate (Activities Centre) | 1:00pm 10 Pin Bowls Wave Bowl Ken Smith 0409 611 889 #219 | 1:00pm "Wrap With Love" Knitting More Info (clubhouse) | Sunday 2:00pm for 2:15pm Black Dog Bowls |
| 9:45am Line Dancing for Beginners (Activities Centre) | 3:30pm Ladies Social Group (clubhouse) | 1:30pm - 4:00pm Clubhouse POOL/8 BALL (all welcome) TILE RUMMY (Gloria #45 or Jenny #22) | 2:00pm for 2:!5pm Pig Bowls | 1:30pm - 4:00pm Pool/8 Ball all welcome (clubhouse) | |
| 10:30am Line Dancing - Intermediate (Activities Centre) | 2:45pm for 3:00pm Bowls More info | 3:30pm Tennis Could have been champions | |||
| 2:00pm May I Cards (clubhouse) Pool/8 Ball | 7:00pm Movies (Theatre Room) | 4:00pm Choir Practice (Theatre Room) | |||
| 6:00pm 500 Cards (clubhouse) |