Neighbourhood News. February 2018

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1 Neighbourhood News February 2018 Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre welcomes all our members, friends and affiliated services and organisations to We, the Management and staff of the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre, look forward to working with you all to ensure our Centre continues to provide a safe, accessible and resourceful service to all the people in the Marlin Coast Region. Welcome to the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 205 Reed Road Trinity Park Monday Calendar of events Armchair Yoga: Gentle exercise 10 to 11am. $5 pp Emergency Relief: Support for people experiencing financial crisis; appointments necessary. Tuesday P: PO Box 260 Smithfield Q 4878 E: admin@mcnc.org.au Ukulele class: Lots of fun for experienced players, 8.30 to 10.30am Line Dancing: Fun for everybody! to 11.30am Seniors Day: Guest speakers, activities and lunch. $6 per person Wednesday Playtime: For families with children under school age, 9 to 11am Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre Inc. OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 1pm OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is an incorporated community-based organisation. Our vision is to be widely recognised as an organisation dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing community, family and individual well-being. We operate within the Social Justice Principles of equity, access, equality and participation through professional support, a friendly safe and inclusive meeting place, respect for the individual, a commitment to the community and integrity throughout the organisation. The Centre receives core funding through the Queensland Government s Department of Communities. Social bridge: card game 9.30am to 12 Shed Mosaics: putting the pieces together. You ll 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 Tai Chi: Great for balance and health to 10.30am $12.50pp Supporting the community since 1990

2 I am entering my fourth week as Manager of the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre. What a wonderful place to work and what a fabulous team we have here at the Centre. I am not new to Neighbourhood Centres, having previously worked in Centres in the north and north western regions of Queensland. The Northern Beaches regions of Cairns is a vibrant and growing community and has a wealth of opportunities to tap into. I am looking forward to getting to know some of the community assets we have here waiting to be discovered. Many thanks for the welcome received from the Management, Staff and Community members. I am certainly looking forward to supporting the community into the future, and welcome your ideas for further growth and development. Kind Regards, Chrsitine Buckland, Manager, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre The Centre receives limited funding through the Australian Government s Department of Social Services to deliver limited assistance to people experiencing financial crisis. The Ukes Group has now been meeting at our Centre for four (4) years, with usually more than 30 senior people attending. The Ukes Group performs in many Aged Care Homes in Cairns and they all thoroughly enjoy playing ukulele, singing and making friends. Meet at the Centre each Tuesday morning at 8.30am. $2 per person Phone 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. Appointments can only be made every 3 months. Depending on our resources, family food parcels are available for those who can t secure an appointment.

3 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 3 Guest speaker for Older Person s Group Luncheon on Tuesday, 13 February 2018: Guest Speaker: Nan Hickenbotham The benefits of hydro therapy Group commences am for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat. Speaker / Activities commence at am. Admission is free - You are welcome to join us for luncheon afterwards at a cost of $6. (You can just come for lunch at pm if you wish.) February/March 2018 Calendar: 06/02 13/02 20/02 27/02 GAMES BBQ Guest Speaker: Nan Hickenbotham The benefits of hydro therapy Bingo eyes down at am! Birthday Celebrations Brain Day exercise the brain! 06/03 13/03 20/03 27/03 BBQ GAMES Aged Care Rights Guest Speaker: James Keightley, Aged and Disability Advocate, Cairns *Bus Trip to Cairns Aquarium Book early Places are limited! Share your Stories PNG DAY - bring photos, stories mementos, to share. + Birthday celebrations *Please note change of departure area for Bus Trips: Ivanhoe's Lane (in front of Ivanhoes Football and Recreation Club), Trinity Park - at the end of Leisure Park Road street that runs down beside the Smithfield Library to Swimming Pool, Map 9 Ref B1 Cairns Street Directory. - we hope this space will mean easier parking and departure process for all.

4 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 4 Bus Trip: New Cairns Aquarium Tuesday 20 March 9.00 am 2 pm $60 per person (includes bus, entry to venue and Mystery Location) Places are limited so please book early, phone Bookings close 13/03/18 Taylor Made Confidence Teaches confidence and life skills through theatre. We hold workshops every Thursday from 3:45pm to 4:45 pm for Primary School students. Our classes are fun, interactive and rewarding. There are workshops available for all age groups. natalie@taylormadeconfidence.com.au or follow us on Facebook! Every Tuesday am 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? No need to book - just turn up for some well-deserved social therapy for you and your children. Get those feet moving with fun and easy dances to some great music. Line dancing is a fantastic way to socialise and stay fit! $2 per person Every Wednesday from 9am COST: $2 PER FAMILY 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.

5 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 5 GIFT CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Joan Widdowson continues to give her generous support to the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre $2.00 from every card sale is donated by Joan to the Centre. So when you next require a beautiful handmade card, choose one from the wide array of cards which are located just inside the front entry door!!

6 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 6 Tai Chi with Julie Hutchin is on Friday at am Cost $ Wear comfy clothes and bring a drink bottle. The progress is something you need to see to believe - story from a participant s family member: In December 2014, my mother Pamela, due to heart issues, was fitted with a Pacemaker. This in itself was a huge adjustment, only to be followed with the loss of her loving husband, my Dad in March In September of 2015, Mum was diagnosed with the early onset of Parkinson s Disease and as she had insisted on living on her own for the past 6 months it was agreed, the time had come for Mum to come and live with myself and my husband. After a few days, I realised how weak and fragile Mum had become. No energy, needing to lay down for most of the day, eating very little and becoming more reclusive. Just to have a conversation with Mum was difficult with the jaw of her mouth shaking constantly, showing strong signs of Parkinson s Disease at this stage. During the next 3 months, with various doctors visits and medication changes, to assist with Pamela s progress, it was recommended we source Tai Chi Lessons in our area. From my first initial phone call with Julie, I felt at ease to embark on this new pathway. Pamela commenced Tai Chi classes in January As a frail and unstable on her feet, 76year aged lady, Pamela attended her first lesson. As the oldest in the room and worried she may fall, Pamela began the first 4 weeks of her Tai Chi classes sitting in a chair and attempting all the movements in a much uncoordinated manner. But to her credit and practice at home Pamela continued to persevere. One of the noticeable changes within 3 months was Pamela s walking. Pamela always shuffled her feet, taking tiny steps, I believe to save herself from falling. However, with the guidance of Julie, Pamela learnt to concentrate on what her feet where doing. Julie taught Pamela to keep her feet wider apart, to assist with her balance. This was a milestone for Pamela. This boosted her confidence in such a way, I was now able to take Pamela out shopping for short periods of time. Something Pamela had not attempted in a long time. As each week passed her control of her shakiness improved. Of course, there are still but days here and there, but by learning the art of Tai Chi, I believe Pamela has become stronger in her arms and hands and legs, giving her the ability and confidence she now has today. As for the shaking jaw back in September 2015, this is something I have not seen since 3 months after beginning Tai Chi. The progress is something you need to see to believe. From a frail, exhausted lady back in December 2015, to someone who is up and about at 7.30am each morning, doing the daily chores, pegging out the laundry, being able to maintain her diary with small amounts of writing, to going out on luncheons with her friends and to the most achievable conquest, being able to babysit her 6 year old Great Grandson. Thank you Julie, Tai Chi has given back to me the active mother I missed during 2014 and Copyright Returning the Gift.

7 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 7 Do you: Enjoy gardening; Delight in the taste of fresh fruit & vegetables; Like meeting new people and making friends; Volunteering. Then why not join the Community Garden Group each Thursday morning from 9am, no special skills required simply the itch to be a part of a fun group of people. Excess produce is donated to the Neighbourhood Centre s Emergency Relief WHEN: WHERE: putting pieces in place Wednesday afternoon between pm The back patio of the Neighbourhood Centre This popular class is suitable for all fitness levels, shapes and ages!! The class incorporates quiet time, breathing practices, joint mobility, and balance awareness. Regular lunches are held to share good fun times, and the opportunity to socialize with fellow students. The cost is $5 per student. (Carers are free.) This class is one of the longest continuous running classes at the Centre. Regular Arm-Chair Yoga classes started on Monday 10 August 2009 in the old Centre in the house at Cumberland Avenue! COST: A gold coin donation If you would like to create something amazing than this activity is for you. Come and join the Mosaic Group 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.. Marlin Coast Mens Shed Nautilus Street, Trinity Beach PO Box 108 Trinity Beach 4879 Shed open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Please drop in.

8 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 8 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. Ph: Ukulele class 8.30am to 10.30am $2 per person Ph: Bridge Social bridge for the Experienced Player 9.30am to 12 noon Armchair Yoga Gentle exercise 10am to 11am Ph: Beryl Early Years Learning Centre pm Move Baby Move Ph: Line Dancing 10.30am to 11.30am Gold coin donation Ph: $2 per person Seniors Day Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities 10.30am to 2pm Ph: Weight Watchers 4.30 to 7pm Playtime Each Wednesday morning 9am to 11.30am. Families with children under school age. $2 per family Shed Mosaics 12.30pm to 3.30pm Cold coin donation Ph: Kewarra Kundalini Yoga pm Ph: Danielle Early Years Learning Centre pm Infant Massage (5 week block) Starting 22 January Ph: Kewarra Kundalini Yoga pm Ph: Danielle Friday 9am to 1pm

9 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 9 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 Ph: 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 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.

10 Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 10 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: The 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 Industryleading, Government-recognised, Healthcare Training Organisation: RTO ID Supporting the community since 1990