Afternoon All,

These 20 degree days and cool mornings are just heaven. It is so nice to be seeking the warmth of sunny spot in the courtyard rather than sheltering in a bit of shade to avoid heat. Daisy has her little jacket on at night now. Easter, holidays, autumn – a lovely time of year.

The café has the Autumn menu out – quince and pomegranates are bountiful.

For your information my old husband is on long service leave. You may see him loafing around in his old tracksuit – he will be doing a lot of his woodwork.

Cook
We need a lovely person to cook on Fridays and Saturdays. As well as being a great cook, the person needs to be able to get along with an eclectic group of eccentric, fun people of all ages and enjoy listening to QBN fm. Young, middle or old – we don’t care as long as they can work long hours with a sip of water for a break.

Movies
We have seen some good movies lately: Welcome, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and The Last Station. I loved them all – I am not a very good movie critic – I just love watching anything as I am sitting down, eating a chocolate or ice-cream, sipping on a glass of sparkling. I don’t really care what is happening on the screen – the old one sitting beside me often wakes me up because I am snoring – that is irritating.

New Stock
We have lots of new beads and giftware in, look at the photos below.

Paper mache print beads

Dyed jade beads

Julius and Horace

Silver balls

Fun acrylics

Wooden beads

Lady bug beads

New soaps

Music paper mache beads

French shopping bags

Mother's Day Lunches & Brunches
Sunday 9th May
Brunch 10am - 12.30. Set menu $25 pp.
Lunch from 1pm. Set menu $25 pp.
Bookings essential – 6284 2868

High Tea in the Refectory
30th May (fully booked), Queen's Birthday High Tea 13th June,
Winter Solstice High Tea and Poetry Reading 20th June
Take time out, meet up with friends for with traditional food, served with traditional style. Four savoury foods, three sweets, glass of sparkling, tablecloths and tiered plates. $25 per person, 3pm-5pm.
High Teas are usually booked out, if you would like to come to High Tea, you may buy tickets with your credit card and we will send them to you. Bookings essential – 6284 2868

Guest Exhibition: Thames Child Clothing
16th - 18th April
www.thameschild.com.au

Joolsy Woolsy Knitting Classes
Sunday 16th May, Sunday 18th July
10am - 12noon. All materials available, $25pp.
Enquiries– 6284 2868

Good Food & Wine Group
Second Sunday of the Month 3-5pm
Master Classes, demonstrations, wine tastings, and sharing of resources and recipes.
We will provide experiences to develop your knowledge and passion for food using fresh produce from the region. Enjoy tasting local wines and sharing ideas with members of the group.
$20 joining Admin fee | $50 per class | $40 per class when paid full in advance. Enquiries 6284 2868

Book Club
First Saturday of the Month 2-4pm
A relaxed monthly get together to discuss and swap books. Includes time to chat and have afternoon tea, formal discussion as well as book swapping. Each member takes a turn selecting books for reading and moderating the discussions. Enquiries 6284 2868

Beading Club
First Saturday of the Month at 10am
A morning for active beaders to meet. Bring your own projects and supplies and share ideas and techniques. An opportunity to share the camaraderie of beading in a group where one can learn from other members and Benedict House staff.
Cost $10. Enquiries 6284 2868

Music Club
Third Sunday of the Month
Soloists or small groups of musicians and storytellers - established or young - will gather in ‘The Refectory’ 3-5pm. Enquiries 6284 2868

Fresh Produce
in season fruit and veg from region is available every Saturday & Sunday + bread, olive oils, Lindsay & Edmund’s chocolate, Sue's famous apple pies and our preserves - reducing the ‘food miles’

ANZAC Day we will be CLOSED.

Take care,
Kate