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In the Redland community we are blessed with many groups who provide

support, activities, assistance and a listening ear to people in need.

Here are what some groups are doing...

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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND

http://www.alzheimersonline.org
7 Eveleigh St, Wooloowin  4030 Phone: 3857 4043 Services available from the Association include the Dementia Help Line, Community education, day respite, weekend respite, in-home respite, emergency respite, residential care, library resources, support groups, family carer education and professional education.  For information and support on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, please FREECALL 1800 639 331 or Email: helpline@eis.net.au
 

BALLROOM DANCING - Eric 0410 411 997

(Previously Ballroom Dancing with Waltz-n-tune)

(We advertise in the Saturday Courier Mail under "dances" in the community notices section).
 

Large modern dance floor (must go, it's a wonderful Saturday night dance). All age's welcome. Improve your dancing by mixing with experienced dancers. Men - come to check out the "good sorts" and ask them for a dance. (Ladies are asking for more men.)
 

WHEN: SECOND, THIRD, & FIFTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 7.30pm to 11pm
 

WHERE: EVENTIDE AUDITORIUM, HORNIBROOK HWY., BRIGHTON
 

HOW DRESSY: AT LEAST YOUR SUNDAY BEST (or better)
 

COST: $9/PERSON
 

Waltz-n-tune provides:
1. SUPPER AT NO EXTRA COST
2. Great music for the range of ballroom steps popular to many venues in the Brisbane region.
3. A varied programme to suit dancers of various skill levels.

For people that have danced only occasionally, there are easy dances such as the "Festival Glide, Evening 3 step, Tangoette, Merrilyn". Everyone is encouraged to get up on the dance floor to assist each other with these relatively "easy" dances.

If you are not sure of a dance sequence and wish to try, do ask an experienced dancer. It's amazing the number of people (which includes the provider of our music) that are very keen to help others with some of their dances.

For dance sequences that you are not being actively involved with, it is quite enjoyable to listen to the music whilst watching the more experienced dancers do sequence (eg. Twilight, Saga, Riverside blues, Tangos) and non-sequence Waltz, Quickstep, etc.
 

Prizes:
* Lucky door prize.
* Progressive Monty Carlo prize X 2.
* Raffle & Jackpot $$ prize.

Don't miss the fun and romance on Saturday nights. Exercise by dancing with friendly people.
 

Come alone, or bring a partner. Enquiries: Eric 0410 411 997.
 

Note:
This Saturday dance also has the support of a "Beginner Ballroom Dance Class" which is held 7pm to 10pm every Monday night at the Enoggera Bowling Club, 72 Pickering St.).

(I have left this group on the Billboard, even though they have re-located from southside to northside, for those who may be searching for their notice - rather than delete it - Thanx, Noni.)
 

CABRA

Raising Community Awareness about the health effects of Burning wood in Residential Areas.  We are members of the community whose health has been affected by smoke and emissions from slow combustion wood heaters.  We are concerned that installations continue to be made in residential areas and used for months at a time without consideration for the health, individual vulnerability and lifestyle of neighbours.

Breathing air containing wood smoke contributes to cardiovascular problems; lung diseases like asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and bronchitis; irritation of the lungs, throat, sinuses and eyes; headaches and allergic reactions.

Would we want a return to the days of the backyard incinerator?  Why then are wood heaters being permitted in high-density housing areas when cleaner heating alternatives are readily available?  BCC reported 400 complaints last winter, Redland Shire Council reported over 80 - and most people do not lodge a formal complaint.

In addition, Environment Australia reports "In its present form this industry is unsustainable taking much more wood than is replaced and silently destroying remnant vegetation and wildlife".

If you suffer from domestic wood smoke pollution or want to learn about this issue, please look at our website http://www.rag.org.au/cabra.  You will also find links for more information.

Don't suffer in silence.  To contact CABRA please write to PO Box 74, Cleveland QLD  4163.

CLEVELAND 6 - NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

The Watch was formed in 1991.  We are an incorporated, non-profit organisation.

Newsletters, with local content and safety/security information, are distributed monthly to all residents, whether or not financial.  Meetings are held quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month, (February, May, August, November), at 7.30 pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Pt Halloran Road, Victoria Point.  All residents are welcome at these meetings, where we usually have a guest speaker on a topic relevant to Watch matters. The Annual General Meeting is held in November this year.

The aims of our Watch are:-

    ~    To maintain a Neighbourhood Watch in support of the Queensland Police

           Service;

    ~    To reduce the incidence of preventable crime within our geographic
           boundaries;

    ~    To assist in the identification and apprehension of offenders; and

    ~    To increase public confidence in the security and safety of persons and
           property.

Through the vigilance and co-operation of members and the support of the Queensland Police Service, our crime rate is low.

All members are encouraged to display NHW signage issued to them, to engrave small property items for Police identification, and to enter into the spirit of the Watch by being good neighbours, being vigilant, and recording and reporting unusual or suspicious vehicles or activities.

More information about the changes to this Organisation will be updated shortly.

DANCING AT MT COTTON HALL
At Mt. Cotton Hall, Cnr Seaview and Mt. Cotton Road.  Ballroom dancing 3rd Saturday night each month commencing at 7:30 pm admission $6.00 adults, children welcome and a light supper supplied.  For more details and next dance date, please phone 3206 7617.

DONALD SIMPSON OVER 50 LEISURE CENTRE

• A Community Based Organisation dedicated to enhancing your lifestyle.

• A Place to participate in Physical or Intellectual Activities (approx 30)- (Ballroom Dancing to Bridge).

• A Place to meet persons with similar interests thus helping to overcome loneliness.

• A Great place to improve your skills and increase your circle of friends.

Upon becoming a member you:

• Receive immediate financial benefits through paying the lower members price for any of the Day & Theatre trips organised by the "Out with a Difference Travel Group". Lower fees also apply to any of the activities you attend.

• May attend a New Members morning tea on the Third Wednesday of each month (except December) where you will meet the Manager, Office Staff, fellow new members and some of the volunteer Convenors.

• May wish to volunteer your skills and your time for a few hours each week.

Located at 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland in the Redlands Shire just 30 kms east of Brisbane, Capital of sunny Queensland, Australia.

Our mission is "To enhance and enrich the quality of life of the mature citizens of the Shire through activity and friendship."

We currently have well over 2000 financial members.  Membership continues to increase at a steady rate.

Telephone reception on (07) 3821 1089 for a mailed application form or if you are in the vicinity call into the centre and pickup a membership application form. The annual subscription fee is $11.00 per person.

Our Web Site is http://www.donaldsimpsoncentre.com

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND Inc. ("DSAQ")
The Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc. is a registered charity established by parents in 1976.  The Association is managed by a voluntary committee of parents and provides it's services through the efforts of volunteers with the support of part-time staff.

Funds for the Association come from services through membership fees, donations, grants, sponsorship and fundraising.  The DSAQ has a membership of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.  Affiliate membership is available to professionals and interested individuals.

The DSAQ aims to:

•   provide support and encouragement to families and others in the community;

•   support individuals with Down syndrome;

•   provide up-to-date information to parents and interested groups; and

•   promote public awareness and understanding.

The DSAQ is commmitted to upholding the rights of individuals with Down syndrome and ensuring that their needs and those of their families are met.  The Association works for a better quality of life for people with Down syndrome by supporting and strengthening families and by promoting positive and realistic images of people with Down syndrome.

The DSAQ works for the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and for appropriate resources and support to ensure their full participation as valued members of the community.

Although based in Stafford for our support meetings, we currently have groups that meet in Indooroopilly, Redcliffe and Sunnybank.  If you would like to be involved in a support group in the Redlands or another area, then we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact the DSAQ:

PO Box 3223, Stafford  QLD  4053

Phone: (07) 3356 6655;   Facsimile: (07) 3856 2687

Website: http://www.dsaq.org.au

Email: dsa.qld@uq.net.au

FORUM COMMUNICATORS

 - confidence through communication
What is a Forum?  Forum Communicators is for those who want to increase their self esteem and gain confidence through learning specific public speaking skills, effective communication, leadership, club administration, chairing meetings, the duties of office bearers - all in an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement.  Website: www.forumcommunicators.asn.au

Cleveland Forum meets on 1st and 3rd Thursday at 12noon at Cleveland Thornlands Cricket Clubhouse, Fitzroy Street (between Long & Beach Streets), Cleveland.

Contact Pam on (07) 3206 0757, mobile 0408 550 435 or email tranterjp@bigpond.com

HALL FOR HIRE - MT. COTTON HALL
Mt. Cotton Hall, CNR Seaview and Mt. Cotton Road, Mt. Cotton available for hire for weddings and parties.  Long and short term hire also available.  For details phone 3206 6774.

 

ICAN CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
The ICAN Carers Support Group meets from 10.00am to 12noon on the first Tuesday of every month at the Meeting Room (Library Building), Capalaba Place, Noeleen Street, Capalaba.  This group is open to all those caring for relatives or friends with a disability, be it intellectual, physical, age-related or psychiatric.

We would love to see all our regulars and old friends too to keep an eye on future meeting times.  If you have not been to our meetings recently please take this chance to catch up with us.  New carers are welcome at all our meetings which are open to those caring for relatives or friends with a disability.

We are supported by Horizon Foundation, Carers Queensland (formerly known as Queensland Council of Carers) and the Redland Shire Council.

For further information and confirmation of the meetings, please ring Carers Queensland Brisbane South Regional Office on (07) 3900 8139.

LOST, FOUND OR NEEDY PETS?
This free service to the pet community provides a website that lists for free lost, found or needy animals and pets.  The site is http://www.lostdogsdatabase.com

(FREE) MEDITATION & POSITIVE THINKING COURSE
(simple form of meditation - no chanting no postures)
Inner Peace - Inner Power

In this course you will learn the Art of guiding your mind back to its  true state of Peace through understanding knowledge of the Self and experiencing Positivity through guided Meditation Commentaries.

For information on the next course dates, please contact us.

Please phone for bookings on 3118 5211 or email b.k.logan@bigpond.com

Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, 801 Kingston Road, Waterford West

MEN'S RIGHTS AGENCY
The Men's Rights Agency is a national, non-profit organisation providing a better outcome for men and their families.  Meetings are open to both men and women.

For information on meetings, please contact us or visit our meetings page:

http://www.mensrights.com.au/index.php?menu_cd=met&cat_cd=met

Address details are as follows:
MEN'S RIGHTS AGENCY
P.O. Box 28, Waterford Q 4133
Telephone: 07 3805 5611   Fascimile: 07 3200 8769
Email:support@mensrights.com.au
Website: http://www.mensrights.com.au
 

REDLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE INC. - COURSES AND ACTIVITIES

FAMILY TREE - Interested in researching your family tree and not sure where to start?  We’re interested in conducted an introductory course at the centre and are “testing the waters” to see if there’s enough interest.  Give us a call on 3245 2117 to register your interest.

WOMEN’S INTERACTION GROUP (40+) AT RCC - We have a group of friendly fun loving over forty females who meet under the name of WIG at the Community Centre, 29 Loraine Street, Capalaba every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 9.30am to 12noon. The order of the day is lively conversation, pleasant company, lots of laughs and a guest speaker.  Cost $3 for morning tea.  For further details contact the Centre on  3245 2117.

WeR1 MULTICULTURAL GROUP - A multicultural group that meets at the Centre every Friday from 10.00am—12noon.  We hold weekly meetings as well as social events. We are located in CR1 which includes an outside area and tea/coffee facilities. For further details, contact Karen on 3286 4514 or Bernie on 3821 6117.

SELF ESTEEM COURSE - Anyone interested in enhancing their self awareness,  developing new skills and strengthening their inner wisdom should consider this course which will be held in  Capalaba over 6  sessions. Course cost is $20.  For further information please contact Christine on 3245 2117.

BABY HEALTH CLINIC - With the support of the Southside Health Service District - Bayside, Family Health and Rehab Service, a Child Health Clinic is held  at RCC Capalaba each Monday.  Contact the Redland Health Service Centre on 3488 4222 to make appointments.

MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS - RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN - This is an 8-week mindfulness training course for people who have intense and/or frequent emotional difficulties, and for people who want to  learn a meditation technique that helps them to remain calmer and more balanced when faced with life’s difficulties.  Cost $40 ($5 per session) and includes an instruction CD.  Contact the Centre on 3245 2117 for further information.

PAINTING CLASS AT RCC - For beginners and recreational painters.  Involves traditional, realist and impressionist techniques.  Held every Friday 1pm-4pm.  Cost $5.00.  Contact the Centre on 3245 2117 for details.

Redland Community Centre Inc.
Email: rccinc@powerup.com.au
Website:  redlandcommunitycentre.org

SOUTH BRISBANE EAGLES HOCKEY CLUB INC.

Come and Try Hockey.

The new professional approach to hockey development now includes men and boys to create a club that caters for all players male and female, young and old.

An emphasis is placed on both excellence in play and the development of a social atmosphere through the "ROAD TO SUCCESS" program.

Activities in our club range from ages 3 to 103.

FR Catterson Park,  Weedon Street W,  Mansfield  Q  4122.

• Hockey Tots Boys and Girls 3-6 years;

• Junior Boys and Girls  5-17 years;

• Senior Women & Men; and

• Women’s Masters over 35 years.

All new players very welcome.

Contact us - http://www.hockeysbe.com

WHITE WREATH ASSOCIATION LTD. - ACTION AGAINST SUICIDE
White Wreath Association Inc. is an organisation supporting victims of suicide, which has several aims.  It is a non-denominational, non-political and anti-discriminatory body that will support people who have been directly affected by suicide, and those who are affected by mental illness.

Our first aim is to promote awareness by educating the public to the alarming increase in suicide deaths and mental illness within the society in which we live and the urgent need to try to combat this epidemic.  We will be holding Memorial Services to focus media and public attention onto this very serious health issue, leading to a National White Wreath Day for the Victims of Suicide on 29th of May each year.

WHITE WREATH DAY - 29 MAY

Secondly, we intend to approach governments on the urgent need to make changes to the Confidentiality Laws to acknowledge that families and carers of people with mental illness must be informed of their loved one's treatment at the time when these people are least able to care for themselves, so that family members/carers know how to care for their loved ones in their home environment.
 

Thirdly, we would like to remove the unfounded myths and stigmas often associated with suicide.
 

Fourthly, our Association is aiming to raise funds through sponsorship, fundraising events and the sale of miniature white wreaths/badges to ultimately result in the establishment of an IN-Outpatient care centre for people with mental illness where no one will be denied treatment.
 

Finally, we want to remind the whole of Australia that every life is precious, that these people are not just statistics but dearly loved human beings, loved by their families and carers.
 

For more information please visit our: website (http://www.whitewreath.com)

or email the Association: white.wreath@bigpond.com.

Contact Details:

Head Office: PO Box 1078 Browns Plains  Qld  4118.

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If you have a Community group or are a Community Centre, and offer meetings, get-togethers, support and/or

information for minimal cost or free, and would like your notice placed FOR FREE on the Redland Community Billboard,

please  email noni@nup.info

Please contact me if you notice any contacts on this page have changed, or are incorrect.

Times and dates may change, so please verify these with the group/course concerned.

I also welcome Group/Community Centre newsletters so that I may be able to pass on Group contacts to

those in the community who enquire.

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