The OCR - What's On Weekly
What's on At the MOVIES
Wed Night Movie 7.30pm, 21 October
Hunt for the Wilderpeople – 2016
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the wild NZ bush.
A delightful and entertaining tale.
Rated 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
MESSAGE BOARD
🧠 Dementia Prevention Presentation: Being Proactive
Monday 26 October
Following a recent presentation by Professor Susan Kurrle from Sydney University, that John Oxley attended, he is organising some Dementia Prevention Information Sessions. If you are interested, please review the details [HERE]
🏇 Melbourne Cup at OCR – Tuesday, 3 November
The social committee would love you to join in the celebrations of the “Race that Stops the Nation”, so if you’d like to attend, then get your name on the list in the bar area at the clubhouse.
As usual, it’s BYO food and drinks.
To view the day’s schedule, please click [HERE].
🎄 Retired nurses, first responders, and health professionals – Tuesday, 10 November Pre-Christmas Catch-Up!
Retired nurses, first responders, and health professionals are invited to share stories and connect over lunch at the Lake Cathie Tavern at 12:00 pm. To secure your spot, please RSVP directly to Sandy Johnson (#212) or Joanne Krueger (#205).
🎅🍸Christmas Cocktail Party – 10 December 2026
The OCR Social Committee have asked to “save the date” for this years’s Christmas Cocktail Party. More information will follow closer to the date, but for the moment, click [HERE] to see the flyer.
EVENTS IN COMING WEEKS
| Event___Date | Day of the Week | Function Description | Starting / Finish Times | Comments |
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| 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) |
| 17-Oct-26 | Saturday | OCR Art Group Paint and Sip session: | 2:00pm | 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. Venue: The Activity Centre Cost: $15 (includes all art materials, glass of bubbles on arrival and afternoon tea) If you would like to attend this session, please call Pat Bough: 0421 312 658 or email: mrsboff@bigpond.com |
| 17-Oct-26 | Saturday | Saturday Night Movie | 7:00pm | Join us in the movie theatre at 7pm. Ann & Quentin 😀👋 |
| 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 | Dementia Information Sessions | 10:00am and 11:30am | Clubhouse - contact John Oxley(92) For full details click [HERE] |
| 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 | Wednesday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 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) |
| 31-Oct-26 | Saturday | 🌟 Art Exhibition, Sale and Fundraiser | 2:00pm to 6:00pm | Clubhouse Click here to see the full details $5 per person donated to The Hope Community |
| 3-Nov-26 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup | BYO Lunch/ Nibbles. Sweeps Click [HERE] for details |
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| 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 |
| 10-Nov-26 | Tuesday | Retired Nurses & Health Workers Lunch | 12:00pm | Catch up lunch Lake Cathie Tavern Contact Sandy #212, Joanne #205 |
| 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) |
| 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 | Wednesday | 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 Quarterly Residents meeting followed by the AGM and the election of Residents Committee and election of Social Committee Nomination forms for both committees are in the library |
| 27-Nov-26 | Friday | Happy Hour | Following on from the Residents Meeting | 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 |
| 10-Dec-26 | Thursday | Social Committee Christmas Cocktail Party | 4:00pm to 7:00pm |  |
| 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) |
| 14-Dec-26(Proposed) | Monday | North Pacific Street, Street Party | Proposed | TBA |
| 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 |
| 25-Dec-26 | Friday | Orphan's XMAS Party | To be organised | Calling for Volunteers |
| 30-Dec-26 | Wednesday | Book Club | 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Clubhouse Contact House #133 |
| 31-Dec-26 | Thursday | New Years Eve Party | TBA | TBA |
To view the Resort’s Resource Booking calendar maintained by the office, please click on the image below and enter “ocrcal” as the password.
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) | Saturday 2:00pm Aqua Aerobics > 23 degrees , low wind Chris 0418 914 912. Trish 0428 825136 |
| 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) | Saturday 7:00pm Movie Nights Join us in the movie theatre at 7pm Saturday Anne and Quentin |
| 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 (clubhouse) | 9:45am Rock n Roll & Sequence Lessons (Activities Centre) | |
| 9:00am Sewing/Craft Group, (Activities Centre) | 2:00pm Mens Drinks (Activities) Aqua Aerobics > 23 degrees , low wind Chris 0418 914 912. Trish 0428 825136 | 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 (Activities Centre) | Sunday 6:00am to 8:00am "Residents only" Swimming |
| 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 Aqua Aerobics > 23 degrees , low wind Chris 0418 914 912. Trish 0428 825136 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm Pool/8 Ball all welcome (clubhouse) | Sunday 8:30am to 10:30am(Summer) 9:00am (Winter) Pickle Ball on the Tennis courts. More Info here |
| 10:30am Line Dancing - Intermediate (Activities Centre) | 2:45pm for 3:00pm Bowls More info | 3:30pm Tennis Could have been champions | Sunday 2:00pm for 2:15pm Black Dog Bowls |
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| 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) |