western australia

Free films once a week

@JudyEv (373810)

Rockingham, Australia

March 3, 2026 8:08pm CST

I thought I’d write about the film nights we have each week in our retirement village. We have a social committee which does a great job in providing entertainment for us. There is usually a major event each month but every Tuesday there is a free film put on in the clubhouse for us to enjoy. We meet at 6.30pm for a chat and most of us have drinks with us. The movie starts at 7pm and it’s all over by about 9pm. Ourselves and two other couples take it in turn to go to each other’s houses. We finish off our bottle of wine, have a few nibbles and a lot more chat and laughter, and usually end with a glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream. It would be nice to share the ‘afters’ with others but our lounges are only large enough for about six people. The photo is mine and shows the clubhouse set up for a Christmas function. At the top left of the room is another smaller room with a biggish screen and room for perhaps 40 people.

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@Ineeddentures (21146)

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4 Mar

I think your retirement village is a place Yvonne and I would like. I wouldn't mind the odd social event with like minded people Baileys Irish Cream. Sounds good to me Judy

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

There are 157 houses in the complex but mostly only 8-12 at the movies but that's okay. People can join in or not as much as they like. No-one bothers you to do this or that.

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@Ineeddentures (21146)

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4 Mar

@JudyEv 157 house is a lot That's going to mean about 300 people That's a lot. I wouldn't bother anyone.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

@Ineeddentures Quite a few of the houses have single people. The most we get at the really popular things is about 120-130. Soup night is very popular as is the Christmas dinner and Melbourne Cup Day. The last bus trip only had 28 people participating. The cost was $80 - $50 for the meal and $30 for the bus so the cost can put off a lot of people.

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@DaddyEvil (169699)

• United States

4 Mar

I'm glad you all enjoy yourselves.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

We look forward to Tuesday evenings.

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@AmbiePam (114528)

• United States

4 Mar

Your retirement village sounds fantastic!

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

We are very lucky to be here really. It's convenient to most facilities and quite secure.

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@snowy22315 (204129)

• United States

4 Mar

Looks like a nice little gathering.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

The socialising afterwards is as enjoyable as the film.

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@toniganzon (74297)

• Philippines

4 Mar

That sounds fantastic!

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

It's a lovely way to spend an evening.

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@LadyDuck (495065)

• Italy

4 Mar

Your clubhouse look bright and pleasant. I am glad you can spend time there and enjoy chatting and attending special events.

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@LadyDuck (495065)

• Italy

4 Mar

@JudyEv I noticed how much the price of the houses has gone up in the past few years. I am sure you are very happy that you sold your house and moved there.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

We do feel lucky to be here. It's a very desirable place for many older people. A house has just come up for sale and prices have increased about 40% from when we bought ours.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

@LadyDuck The boys will benefit when we go but we're trying to help our Melbourne son into a house and prices just keep rising.

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@dodo19 (47725)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

4 Mar

It's so great that you guys have these activities and such. Definitely sounds like a nice place to be.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

There are two or three activities to choose from every day if you want to get involved.

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@wolfgirl569 (130831)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Mar

It sounds like a great place to live

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

If you can't live in the country, then this is next best I guess.

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@DianneN (250854)

• United States

4 Mar

That’s a lovely way to live in a retirement village. I’m happy you’ve made some nice friends there.

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@DianneN (250854)

• United States

4 Mar

@JudyEv It must be getting easier in many ways.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

Thanks. I miss the little farm but it's getting easier.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

@DianneN Yes, it is, thanks.

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@Traceyjayne (8773)

• United Kingdom

4 Mar

Your club house looks lovely. It’s great that there are people sorting entertainment for you. The film nights sound a lot of fun.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

It's really a lovely place to live.

@Ronrybs (21168)

• London, England

4 Mar

I like the idea of the cinema only being a few steps away

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

And free - don't forget free! And the lovely lady who runs the films and runs the social committee sometimes treats us to drumsticks (ice-cream) halfway through the movie. They would be left over from some other social function.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

@Ronrybs They do indeed. We have another free film once a month but I can make a discussion about it. I run out of ideas a bit now we're not travelling so much.

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@Ronrybs (21168)

• London, England

5 Mar

@JudyEv Fims go better with some ice cream

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@LindaOHio (215957)

• United States

4 Mar

That's so nice that you have the opportunity to socialize.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar

I could be out every day - twice a day - if I wanted to be. There are lots of activities to choose from.

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@pitsipeahie (5520)

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4 Mar

That sounds like a really nice weekly activity. It’s great that your social committee is active and organizes things like that for everyone to enjoy. I also like that you continue the evening with friends afterwards. Those simple gatherings with good conversation and laughter are always the best.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

We look forward to the time after the film when we just chat with each other. The social committee does a great job.

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@valherma00 (1533)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

6 Mar

having free films, that's what life is about. that's great

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

Yes. We're very lucky..

@Fleura (34272)

• United Kingdom

4 Mar

Sounds like a great way to spend an evening and it's nice that you have found friends there.

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@JudyEv (373810)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar

We've seen some really enjoyable films. One lady seems to collect them like others collect books or stamps so she has dozens to choose from.

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