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PENCIL THIS ONE IN The date is yet to be confirmed, however, we will welcome Guest Author and Genealogy expert M.K. Jacobs to Hester Canterbury hopefully on Thursday 18 May at 10:30am. A sign-up form will be available at the Reception desk once the date has been locked in. HESTER...

HIGH TIME FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL Just a reminder to ensure you have signed up for the Champagne High Tea on Friday 28 April at 2:45pm in the Dining Room, a well overdue community catch up over fine food and a warm beverage. Please RSVP on the sign-up form at Reception...

OUT WITH THE TRASH Commencing on Tuesday 18 April, CSC Waste & Recycling will be Hester Canterbury’s new waste collection provider. During the transition, all the old bins will be placed in one of the vacant car spaces for collection sometime on 19 April. HESTER CLASS Emily, a part fictional...

GRAND RE-OPENING FOR EASTER It is with much joy that I announce the Grand Re-Opening of the Club Lounge and Dining Rooms as of Thursday evening. There will be a few things that will need attention after Easter, plus the new carpet to be laid in May, otherwise it is...

HESTER CLASS The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Have a night out of entertainment on Tuesday 4 April...

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and the message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. So show your support by wearing a splash of orange. Running...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Hester Canterbury Autumn Menu is live and awaiting your attention. Every night, once a week or once a month, it’s your choice. If you need a copy of the Menu, please let me know. Starts Monday, so ensure your order is submitted to me by Thursday...

BRASSED OFF Please note that the Oakleigh Brass Band scheduled to perform this Sunday 5 March has been cancelled due to a lack of residents signing up to attend. We will look at our next exciting Community Event post the completion of the floorboard replacement in the Club Lounge /...

HESTER’S ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC I’ve been informed that there’s at least 20 members of the Oakleigh Brass Band playing for your enjoyment in the Courtyard (weather permitting) on Sunday 5 March at 2:30pm, so let’s see if we can match the band attendance, you may like to...

BRASS IN THE BACKYARD Are you up for an afternoon of live music? If the answer is yes then Oakleigh Brass will be performing a mix of tunes in the Hester Canterbury courtyard on Sunday 5 March from 2:30pm (weather permitting). Sign Up form will be available soon. HESTER CLASS...