Neighbourhood News. December Merry Christmas and Happy New Year folks! The Management Committee

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1 Neighbourhood News December 2017 The Management Committee and Staff wish all Members and Friends all the best for the Festive Season. We look forward to working with you in the New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year folks! The Centre closes for 2017 on Thursday December 21 at 2pm and reopens in 2018 on Tuesday January 2 Supporting the community since 1990 Welcome to the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre Monday Early December Calendar of events Arm Chair Yoga: Gentle exercise 10am to 11am. (Recommences January 15) Emergency Relief: Support for people experiencing financial crisis; appointments necessary. Tuesday Ukulele class: Lots of fun for experienced players, 8.30am Line dancing: Fun for everybody to 11.30am (Recommences 2 January) Seniors Day: Guest speakers, activities and lunch. $6pp (Recommences 2 January) Wednesday Playtime: For families with children under school age, 9am to 11am Social bridge: a card game 9.30am to 12 Shed Mosaics: putting the pieces together. You will be surprised at your skills 12.30pm Thursday Community Garden: Enjoy working in the edible, organic garden. Volunteers welcome Book Club: The first Thursday of the month 10.30am (First meeting February 1) Friday 205 Reed Road Trinity Park P: PO Box 260 Smithfield Q 4878 E: admin@mcnc.org.au Tai Chi: Great for balance and health 9.30am to 10.30am Art: Classes for adults, all mediums explored. 11am to 2.30pm

2 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 2 Group: a.m. for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat. Speaker: commences at a.m. Admission is free and you are welcome to join us for lunch afterwards at a cost of $6 per person, or you can just come for lunch at 12.30p.m. should you prefer. Guest speaker for Tuesday Seniors Day 12 December 2017: Jason Webster energy+water ombudsman QUEENSLAND December 2017 / January 2018 Calendar: 5/12 12/12 19/12 BBQ and GAMES Guest Speaker: a free, fair and independent dispute resolution service for unresolved complaints with your electricity, gas Seniors Christmas Party and Break-up Bring a plate to share and a Secret Santa gift up to the value of $10 02 /01 Happy New Year We are back for 2018 with the usual activities. We look forward to seeing you 9/01/18 16/01/18 23/01/18 30/01/18 BBQ and Planning Day We want your ideas for activities guest speakers format for 2018 Senior s Program Share your Stories bring photos, mementos, souvenirs etc. to share with the group. Guest Speaker Heart Health Games & Birthdays

3 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 3 Retirement, what retirement? What does it really mean? I hear from the experts that it is time when I won t have enough time to do all the things I have always wanted to do; that there are not enough hours in the day and I will sleep well. Having said this I am sure I will enjoy whatever it is that I find to fill my days. I have committed myself to working on a mosaic piece at least once a day, volunteering, seeing more of my grandchildren, considering a job if something irresistible comes along and maybe taking up gardening. But, I will probably annoy the heck out of my hubby, spend too much money and become a fitness freak. As this is my last Neighbourhood News I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the people who have made the past 13 years of my life a very rewarding, happy and professionally fulfilling time. I will miss each and everyone of you. Cheers Colleen Thankyou A very big thankyou to the members of the Masonic Carpentaria District Lodge for their very generous donation of tableware including cups & saucers, coffee mugs, dinner plates, side plates etc. If you know of someone who could use some of these items, please drop in and pick them up. A donation to the Centre would be appreciated. The Centre s Playtime group has grown. There are great friendships forming of young and old. It is a real pleasure to see the children laughing and playing and Mums chatting together. If you have small children from birth through to around 4 years, why not come along and join them? No need to book - just turn up for some welldeserved social therapy for you and your children. Every Wednesday from 9am COST: $2 PER FAMILY We will be having a Christmas Party with a visit from Santa on 20 December. Bring a plate of goodies to share, and don t forget a small gift for each of your children. The Marlin Coast Line Dancers meet at the Neighbourhood Centre each Tuesday morning between and 11.30am. Come along and have some fun, meet new people and get those feet moving. $2 per person for use of the premises and purchase of resources. Phone for more information This Newsletter is produced with the assistance of membership subscriptions. The inclusion of inserts and/or advertising in Neighbourhood News does not necessarily constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation concerning products, services, opinions or information found in the contents.

4 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 4 The Community Garden Group will hold their last gardening session for 2017 on Thursday 21 November and will return in the first week of February. The Garden Group wishes all garden enthusiasts and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Happy Gardening Folks!!!!!! Led by our Qualified Tutor Terize Formanowski (Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours) Each term runs for eight Fridays between 11am and 2.30pm Cost: $140 per term or casual attendance is $25 per class. WHEN: WHERE: putting pieces in place Wednesday afternoon between pm The back patio of the Neighbourhood Centre The fees include basic materials. Bookings are essential. Call the Centre for information on COST: A gold coin donation Marlin Coast Mens Shed If you would like to create something amazing, then this activity is for you. Come and join the Mosaic group; it is an opportunity to meet new friends whilst creating some wonderful art work. Mosaic is the art of arranging coloured pieces of marble, glass, tile, wood, or other material to produce a surface ornament. It is an art form which has managed to survive for centuries. Everyone is welcome.. Nautilus Street Trinity Beach PO Box 108 Trinity Beach 4879 The Men s Shed will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will re-open on the 27 and 28 Dec. We are closed on 1 and 2 January, then reopen on 3 January 2018 Merry Christmas to you all!

5 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 5 Enjoy the amazing benefits of Golden Phoenix Tai Chi with Julie Hutchin Learn everyday skills you can apply through: Relaxing and energizing to assist your focus and concentration Stretching your body to increase energy flow and regain muscle strength Healing your body, mind and spirit and regaining your balance. Fridays 9.30am 10.30am infoatgoldenphoenix@gmail.com Call Julie on The Centre receives limited funding through the Australian Government s Department of Social Services to deliver limited assistance to people experiencing financial crisis. Support is available each Monday morning by appointment. People living in the area bounded by the Barron River and north to Ellis Beach, as well as Smithfield, Caravonica, and Lake Placid, are eligible. Phone on Wednesday afternoons for an appointment on the following Monday. Depending on our resources, family food parcels are available for those who can t secure an appointment. The FN Ukes group meets at the Centre each Tuesday morning at 8.30am. $2 per person Phone

6 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER2017 page 6 The Week at a Glance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Emergency Relief Financial Relief for individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Appointments are limited; Bookings are essential; phone after noon on Wednesday to make the appointment. Ukulele class 8.30am to 10.30am $2 per person Bridge Social bridge for the Experienced Player 9.30am to 12 noon Armchair Yoga Gentle exercise 10am to 11am Ph: Beryl Line Dancing 10.30am to 11.30am Gold coin donation $2 per person Shed Mosaics 12.30pm to 3.30pm Cold coin donation Early Years Learning Centre pm Move Baby Move Ph: Seniors Day Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities 10.30am to 2pm Weight Watchers 4.30 to 7pm Playtime Each Wednesday morning 9am to 11.30am. Families with children under school age. $2 per family Friday 9am to 1pm

7 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 7 The Week at a Glance Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday Community Garden Morning from 9am Phone the Centre Book Club First Thursday of each month 10.30am to 12 noon ART classes 8 week terms Basic materials supplied 11am to 2.30pm Bookings please Tai Chi Each Friday morning 9.30am to 10.30am Call Julie on for further information Northern Beaches Seventh-Day Adventist Church Group Every Saturday 9am to 2.30pm Ph Cairns Free Reformed Church Sunday Services 9.30am to 2.30pm Julie and Mathew: mcbyl@westnet.com.au Early Years Learning Centre Infant Massage Commences in February 2018, call for for a definite date. Tai Chi Each Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm Call Yoshie on Narcotics Anonymous Each Thursday evening 7.30pm to 8.30pm Phone: Free computer for use during business hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 9am to 1pm VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE We have wonderful air-conditioned facilities for hire - large function rooms, kitchen facilities, computer room, covered patio, children s playground - so why not hire the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre for your next gathering, whether it be a one-off celebration eg Birthday, Christening, Anniversary Party or for an ongoing regular activity club or church meetings, craft, sporting and leisure activities.

8 Neighbourhood News DECEMBER 2017 page 8 The Marlin Coast Skills Development Program Building Your Future Proudly offers CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support Providing a career pathway into Aged Care, Community Care, and Disability Support. Commences: Wednesday 7 March 2018 Please phone Allison on for further information. This FREE project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative Where: Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 205 Reed Road, Trinity Park Phone: Training is fully funded and includes uniforms, goal setting, resume and job application skills, security checks, First Aid and CPR Training and placement experience. If you are over 15 years of age, are unemployed, not currently studying and are eligible to work in Australia, you are eligible to enrol. This project runs over 16 weeks and is industry recognised. Delivery of training by an Industry leading, Government recognised, Healthcare Training Organisation: RTO ID Supporting the community since 1990