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1. Fund raising for our Shed Extension — West Peak Hotel

This Friday night 18th January from 5:30 pm. The West Peak Hotel and the Men’s Shed is conducting another raffle which is put on by the Hotel. The Hotel provides the tickets and the prizes (which the Shed pays for out of the takings on the night). We sell the tickets and already have volunteer sellers. We need your support at this function so come down for a meal which is available from 5:30 pm, buy a few tickets and enjoy a fun social evening. Raffle draw is at 7:00 pm — usually have about 30 draws so your chances of a win are very good.

2. Street Christmas Decorations Dismantling (a community project) — This Sunday 20th January. If you can assist meet outside the community centre at 4:00 pm. We need 6-8 men to get the job done in ~2 hours. Bring a hat and drink bottle. Thanks to North East Home Improvement Co for the loan of their mobile scaffolding.

A Reminder — Shed Christmas Luncheon – Wed 12th Dec ’18

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For catering purposes please RSVP by Sunday 9th December to our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge: Tel: 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.

Shed News

  1. Shed Holiday Dates — Closing on Wednesday 12th Dec 2018 & re-opening Tuesday 15th Jan 2019 with a sausage sizzle (snag in bread) at 12 noon.
  2. Committee Meeting Minutes — View these on the Shed website. Click [HERE].
  3. Membership Fee is now due ($35.00). Currently we have 51 paid members for 2018/19. Welcome to the following new members: Duncan Robertson, Paul Haskett, Shadwell Fernandez and Giovnni (John) Massa.
  4. Street Christmas Decorations Erection — This will occur on Sunday 9th December. If you can assist meet outside the Community Centre at 3:45 pm. The Shed is paid for this service.
  5. Choose Health: Be Active — A Physical Activity Guide for Older Australians. Click [HERE].

Shed Christmas Luncheon – Wednesday 12th December ’18

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For catering purposes please RSVP by Sunday 9th December to our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge: Tel: 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.

Shed News

  1. Shed Holiday Dates — Closing on Wednesday 12th Dec 2018 & re-opening Tuesday 15th Jan 2019 with a sausage sizzle (snag in bread) at 12 noon.
  2. Committee Meeting Minutes — View these on the Shed website. Click [HERE].
  3. Membership Fee is now due ($35.00). Currently we have 51 paid members for 2018/19. Welcome to the following new members: Paul Haskett, Shadwell Fernandez and Giovnni (John) Massa.
  4. Street Christmas Decorations — Each summer Shed members erect and dismantle these decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. A call for helpers will be made soon. The Shed is paid for this service.
  5. Choose Health: Be Active — A Physical Activity Guide for Older Australians. Click [HERE].

WOMEN IN THE MEN’S SHED PROGRAM — Instructors Irvin Beeston (left) & Len Sims (right). Absent Dick Puttyfoot.

Shed closed Cup Day – Tuesday 6th Nov.

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1. Shed closed Cup Day – Tuesday 6th November. Will be open on Wednesday.

2. Community Market Garage Sale Stall — Saturday 3rd November 9:00 am to 12 noon. The Shed has a lot of secondhand items that it wishes to dispose of and the Melbourne Cup Weekend Community Market is an opportune time to do that.

Please come along and have a look and maybe get a bargain and support the Shed with it’s fundraising efforts towards the 12m x 9m Shed Extension.

3. An opportunity to earn some dollars for yourself and the Shed. Call for Controllers Australian Fly Fishing Championships centred on Rocky Valley Dam, the Pondage and parts of the Kiewa & Mitta Mitta Rivers. Three Days at $100.00 per day for 4 hours per day. This is also a great opportunity to learn from some of the best fly fisherman in the country. If interested contact secretary Ian Howley –  Mob: ‭0428 500 123.

4. Blairs Hut Day Trip — Thursday 13th December. This is filling up fast. If keen get your name on the list in the Shed ASAP. Should be a great days outing.

5. Christmas Luncheon — Wednesday 12th December.

6. Next monthly BBQ — Friday 16th November 12 noon. Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will be talking about Arthritis.

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees were due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

If you don’t intend to re-join please let the Shed know your intentions so you can be removed from the database  — Email <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au>

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1. Fund raising for our Shed Extension — West Peak Hotel (Fri 26th Oct from 5:30 pm)

This Friday night at the West Peak Hotel the Shed is conducting a raffle which is put on by the Hotel. The Hotel provides the tickets and the prizes (which the Shed pays for out of the takings on the night). We sell the tickets and already have volunteer sellers. We need your support at this function so come down for a meal which is available from 5:30 pm, buy a few tickets and enjoy a fun social evening. Raffle draw is at 7:00 pm — usually have about 30 draws so your chances of a win are very good.

2. Shirts & Badges

If you haven’t collected your ordered shirt or badges yet please come down to the Shed to collect. Please have the correct money (shirts $31.50 and badges $8.00 each) or preferable pay by Direct Credit online. For bank details visit the Shed website and look under Membership.

3. Current Projects

• Refurbishing cane furniture.
• Restoring a wooden table top.
• Producing wooden signs for Parks Victoria using the CNC Router.
• Restoring a number of old wooden chairs.
• Restoring an old coffee table.
• Manufacturing two deer guards.
• Preparing Shed Extension site for tree removal and foundation work.
• Producing a Solar Lighting System for the Storage Shed.
• Producing two small desktop storage utilities.
• Planned — Restore an old Eagle Chair from the Falls Creek Lift Co to be displayed at the north end of the Shed.

4. Advance Notice — Living with Anxiety & Building a Resilient Mt Beauty session is on in Mt Beauty Monday 26th November 2018 at the Auditorium 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Information session covers: understanding the role of anxiety, stress and worry, signs and symptoms, anxiety disorders, what’s helpful and not helpful, relaxation techniques and tools, mindfulness, breathing etc and where to go for more information/help. Session is Free and presented by the Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria.

5. Advance Notice — November BBQ/General Meeting — Friday 16th November. Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will talk about Arthritis and answer any questions you may have.

The boys showing off the new Metal Cutting Band Saw. From left: Reg Hollonds, Mike Parkinson & Barry Hinson.

Restoring cane furniture to its former glory. Pictured: Paul L’Huillier. Others on the project are Warwick Mitchell & Dick Puttyfoot.

Ian Erbacher restoring a wooden table.

Our restoration guru Len Sims with two wooden chairs he has just finished. A few more to come.

New member Duncan Robertson restoring a coffee table for sale.

Dick Puttyfoot working on the CNC Router to produce wooden signs for Parks Vic.

Eating and socialising at our October BBQ. Some of the boys were looking good in their new Shed Polo Shirts.

Get Online Week – Learn Digital Skills for free

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The Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre is conducting two – two hour sessions to assist Seniors with acquiring some knowledge of digital skills. This is all part of ‘Get Online Week’.

  • When: Monday 22nd October 2018
  • Sessions: 10:00 am to 12 noon AND 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Lunch: This is provided FREE of CHARGE by the Centre – 12 noon to 1:00 pm.
  • Booking is essential — Telephone the Centre on 5754 1166

For Shed Members’ Partners — The Shed Committee is aware that many member wife’s are the ones who access email, text messages and get on the internet (via computer, tablet or mobile phone) and hope that they pass on Shed communications to their partners. We want the men to be able to do this digital stuff as well so please bring the above opportunity to the attention of your husbands and encourage them to attend.

The Centre is also offering FREE of CHARGE‘ ‘Be Connected with your computer, tablet or mobile phone’ sessions for Seniors just beginning on the digital journey. You will have a personal tutor and sessions are one on one or one on two and can be arranged to suit your schedule. Again contact the Centre on 5754 1166 or drop in Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm to arrange. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn at your pace and at no cost. Hope you make the most of it.


Advance Notice — Living with Anxiety & Building a Resilient Mt Beauty session is on in Mt Beauty Monday 26th November 2018 at the Auditorium 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Information session covers: understanding the role of anxiety, stress and worry, signs and symptoms, anxiety disorders, what’s helpful and not helpful, relaxation techniques and tools, mindfulness, breathing etc and where to go for more information/help. Session is Free and presented by the Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria.

Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) — ‘The Shedder’ Newsletter (Spring 2018). Click [HERE] to view.