Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village
Residents' Information Hub

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Latest Announcements

Anzac Day - Saturday, 25th April:

There will be two Anzac Day events conducted by the Social Club.

1. Broadcast of the Dawn Service from the Australian War Memorial, Canberra 5.30am AEST will be held at the Manor from 5.15am, followed by tea/coffee, Anzac biscuits, rum and milk shots at 6am. (Free)

2. A Gunfire Breakfast ($5 per person) will follow in the Melody Ridge Centre at 9.30am.

See more details in the Newsletter.
Replacement of timber fence: Aveo are replacing the timber boundary fence at the rear of the village. The work is to be funded from Aveo’s Facilities Capital Budget, so no effect on Village finances. Work is due to commence on 13th April 2026.
Avoid a speeding fine: Remember that the speed limit on Ridley Road between Graham Road and Beams Road, is 50 km/h. This is the general rule for built-up areas.
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Newsletter Archive

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πŸ“Œ Please note:
Registrations are for Social Club events only. For Manor events use the sign-up sheets in the Manor.

πŸ—“οΈ Events & Activities

🎡 Ralph, Gail & Russell Singalong β€” Tuesday 21 April, 1.15pm
πŸ“„ View Song Programme β†’

Activities & Contacts

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Activity Day Time Location Contact
Art Class Wednesday 2:00 pm MRC Claire 0402 450 676
Bingo Wednesday 10:00 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Book Club Every 2nd Friday 2:00 pm MRC Carol 0407 677 723
Canasta Tuesday 10:00 am Manor Elva 0404 243 417
Craft Saturday 10:00 am Manor Beryl 0494 343 006
Craft Group - 3 C's Thursday 1:00 pm MRC ---
Games Sunday 2:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Gentle Exercises Tuesday 9:30 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Gentle Exercises Friday 9:30 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Happy Hour Alternate Fridays 3:30 pm MRC Social Committee
Indoor Carpet Bowls Wednesday 9:30 am MRC ---
IT/Phone Help Tuesday 10:30 am Manor PDR Rick 0405 325 926
Kelly Pool Friday 3:00 pm MRC ---
Line Dancing Monday 10:30 am MRC ---
Morning Tea Thursday 9:45 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Movies Wednesday 12:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Movies Saturday 12:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Opera / Ballet (DVDs) Every 3rd Sunday 1:30 pm MRC Carol 0407 677 723
Poetry Every 2nd Sunday 2:00 pm Manor Lorraine 0421 498 654
RummyKub Daily 10:00 am+ Manor Staff 3862 9020
Scrabble Saturday 1:30 pm Manor ---
Shuffleboard / Games Saturday 2:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Singing Group 1st & 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm MRC ---
Trivia Tuesday 1:30 pm Manor/MRC ---
Walking Group Monday 4:30 pm Leaves from MRC Dianne 0430 649 655
Walking Group Friday 4:30 pm Leaves from MRC Jan 0417 983 977
Abbreviations: MRC = Melody Ridge Centre β€’ PDR = Private Dining Room

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Recent Posts

FOR SALE
Maggie & Max May β€’ Unit NN
Posted February 20, 2026
Dining Table and 4 Chairs - $150
Beautiful wooden dining set in excellent condition. Table extends to seat 6. Downsizing and must sell. Contact me at Unit NN or call NNNN NNN NNN.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mickey Mouse β€’ Unit NN
Posted February 21, 2026
Lost Cat - Please Help!
Our grey tabby cat "Smokey" has been missing since Wednesday evening. Very friendly, wearing a blue collar. If you see him, please call NNNN NNN NNN. Reward offered!
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πŸ“ Village Documents

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πŸ“œ QLD Government - RV Act & Regulations β–Ό
πŸ“œ Village Constitution β–Ό
πŸ“ AGM, Quarterly & Monthly Meetings β–Ό

Upcoming AGMs:
Residents Committee - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Melody Ridge Centre
Social Club Committee - TBA 2027 in the Melody Ridge Centre

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πŸ’° Community Finances β–Ό

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πŸ“Š Village Issues - Progress β–Ό
πŸ“„ Current Issues Tracker (Updated: 01 Apr 2026)

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πŸ’° Social Club β€” Financial Data Entry

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Contact Information

🚨 Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services: 000

Police Non-Emergency: 131 444

Village Reception: (07) 3862 9020

Energex: 131 962

After Hours Doctor: 137 425

After Hours Emergency Maintenance: 1300 528 592

πŸ“§ Committee Email

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Residents Committee - Office Bearers

Chairperson
Rick Van Haeften
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Treasurer
Fay Schmacker
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Secretary
Jocelyn Gould
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Social Club Committee - Office Bearers

Convenor
Kathy Kingsford
πŸ“§ bdsc.convenor@gmail.com

Treasurer
Marie Rosolen
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Secretary
Judy Ash
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