Editor’s note: Josh is a member of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed and the committee is keen to help his cause, i.e. ‘Dogs for Diggers Program’, hence this message to encourage members to donate.

Click [HERE] to donate.

Hi my name is Josh and I am raising funds for 15 rescued dogs to become Assistance Dogs to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

I am a returned servicemen who served in Afghanistan. I deployed three times over a period of four years and needless to say, this was extremely tough on myself and my young family. After returning from deployment I realised that I was not coping, and after my wife expressed her concerns, I decided to get help. In August 2013 I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as major depression. This sent our world into a spin.

[Read more…] about Dogs for Diggers Program – please consider donating

The annual Sweet Valley Sounds event is on again this  Saturday 7th February at the Mountain Bike Park above Mt Beauty. The event starts at 11:30am and finishes at 10:30pm.

Like last year the Men’s Shed have again been asked if they can provide supervision between 6:30pm to 10:30pm. The Shed benefits financially by assisting.

We need 8 volunteers (wearing vests) to work in 2 x 2 hour shifts using 4 men per shift. Volunteers can be in attendance the whole time (not just for their shift) if they wish to enjoy the music and entertainment provided (it’s free for us volunteers).

Can you please indicate your availability to Paul L’Huillier by Thursday 5th February. Telephone: 57544554, Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email: <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>

Please indicate which shift i.e. one or both: Shift #1: — 6:30pm to 8:30pm OR Shift #2: 8:30pm to 10:30pm. First shift will meet at the entrance at 6:15pm for a briefing.

On Sunday morning the organisers would appreciate some extra help in dismantling the facilities. If you can assist please indicate this to Paul L’Huillier. Again, the Shed benefits financially by assisting.

On Tuesday 16th December Eric and Rob (Outdoor School – Bogong maintenance staff) are dismantling the remaining downstair bunks. This is very good news as it means we don’t have to do it.

We need workers for — Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December meeting at the Scout Hall at 9:30am.

Wednesday is when we are transporting all the bunk sections to the Outdoor School – Bogong to be assembled in the bottom floor rooms. It requires a lot of helpers.

Please let Dick Puttyfoot know (Tel: 5754 1942, Mob: 0417 836 841, Email: <richardputtyfoot@southernphone.com.au> if you can assist on one or both days. If you have already indicated that you can assist please ignore this reminder.

Hi All

Work on the shed will conclude today (Wednesday 10th December) for 2014.

We will resume again during the week beginning 12th January 2015. Details will be sent out early next year.

Thank you to all the members who have helped us get to the stage we are at now with the building of our shed.

A lot has been achieved and we are well placed to have the shed fully operational in the first part of 2015.

I hope you enjoy the break and the festive season.

Don’t forget the Christmas BBQ Lunch this Friday 12th December 12 noon at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms. Please let me know today if attending: Email: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au

Thanks again

Ian Howley
New Shed Project Manager & Secretary

Please RSVP by Wednesday 10th December to: Secretary – Tel: 5754 1323 or Email: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au. The secretary would prefer an email notification.

 

This is our final gathering for the year so please come along and enjoy the social interaction and lunch prepared by our own Chef de Shed – Mark Hardidge.

• When: Friday 12th December
• Start Time: 12 noon
• Where: Mt Beauty Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Cres. Mt Beauty
• Cost: $10/person (pay on the day)
• Who is invited: Members and their partners plus potential members

Menu:
• Drink – Tea, coffee, fruit juice and fruit punch.
• Food: Mains – Roast beef, chicken and venison, baked potato, tomato and onion, choice of salads. Desert – Plum pudding, fruit salad, custard. Shortbread to be served with the tea & coffee.

•  BYO alcohol (if needed).

RSVP by Wednesday 10th December to: Secretary – Tel: 5754 1323 or Email: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au

Note — This is the basic email format you will receive now that you have signed-up to the Shed’s new website.

Arthritis Victoria and Alpine Health are conducting Warm Water Exercises at Mt. Beauty Swimming Pool.  Warm Water Exercise involves exercising in a pool, and it is one of the most comfortable and effective ways that a person with arthritis can exercise because the joints and muscles can be exercised while supported in the water.

WHEN:  Tuesday and Friday mornings        TIME:  9 – 10am

WHERE:  Mt. Beauty Swimming Pool, Pool Road, Mt. Beauty.  Parking available.

COST:  $2.50 per person per session – payable  to the Swimming Pool (Seniors Rate)

For further enquiries please ring – Heather Jackson 5754 4987 or 0407 885 042