community events
Cancer Council
Working towards a cancer-free future:
One in two Queenslanders will be affected by cancer by the age of 85. Cancer can affect any one of us at any time. You may not have the expertise to find cures for the many different forms of cancer, but you do have the capacity to do your bit by raising vital funds.
CANCER FREE CHALLENGE: If you are passionate about building a cancer-free future then the Cancer FREE Challenge is for you. In 2010, entrants will collectively raise more than 2.3 million to cure cancer and support those affected by the disease.
Throughout the Cancer FREE Challenge there's a rainbow theme and every month has a new colour which relates to a different fundraising activity to help you reach your fundraising goal. For example October is Pink for Pink Ribbon Day and Girls Night In and August is Yellow for Daffodil Day.
The individual who raises the highest amount in Queensland in 2010 will be awarded the naming rights to a Cancer Council Queensland resarch grant. Check out the campaign timeline and follow the rainbow to a cancer free future. Check the website www.cancerqld.org.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.
The Cancer Council Helpline is available 8am - 8pm Mon-Fri, call 13 11 20. They can answer your questions about cancer treatment and explain what you need to know.
A Sound Celebration with Redland Rhapsody Chorus and Friends
Saturday 26th June, 2010:
Redlands Rhapsody Chorus will present the popular annual concert "A Sound Celebration with Redland Rhapsody Chorus and Friends" at Redlands Performing Arts Centre on Saturday evening 26th June.
Redland Rhapsody Chorus is well-known for its vibrant performance style combining wonderful 4-part harmony singing with movement and humour. Joining them will be a varied range of guest performers.
The Harmony in Paradise Chorus, based on the Gold Coast, will also perform and will join Redland Rhapsody in a huge finale that will knock your socks off.
Tickets $22 adults, $15 concession, from Redlands Performing Arts Box Office, www.rpac.com.au or phone 3829 8131.
Meals on Wheels
Help Your Community:
Meals on Wheels is a community service organization conducted mainly by volunteers… delivering well-balanced hot and nutritious meals, Monday – Friday… to anyone, young or old, who is incapacitated or unable to prepare a meal .
Did you know that:
- Families are able to recommend other family members to receive Meals on Wheels
- There is no means test
- Clients can nominate the number of meal deliveries they require each week
- The menu is planned in association with a Dietician
- A 3-course meal costs just $7
- Alternatively salads, sandwiches and fresh fruit are available
- Special dietary needs can be catered for.
Volunteers are always required and work from as little as 4 hours a month, or as often as they have time available. Opportunities exist in the kitchen and for delivering meals, either driving your car or assisting.
For more information contact Cleveland Meals on Wheels office from 8am – 1pm daily on 3286 2626.
Shared Care
Help with Dementia
A Spiritus and Griffith University joint program called Shared Care, is an early intervention partnership model of community dementia care. Participation in this program enables the person with memory loss/dementia to actively participate in partnership with their care-giver in managing their disease and developing long term care plans.
The Shared Care project commenced in late 2009 and will be conducted across four regions: Brisbane North, Brisbane South, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast and will end in December 2011. If you know of someone with early stage dementia, or a carer, who may be interested in being part of the study to reduce future stress by encouraging positive communications between all concerned, contact Gillian at Spiritus 3421 2832 or email gstockwell-smith@spiritus.org.au
Sounds Original
IndigiScapes, Capalaba 4th Sunday each month 3pm
Sounds Original is an exciting new music organisation supporting original song-writers to perform their own music. Following the first highly-successful event, another opportunity for performers will be at IndigiScapes, Capalaba on Sunday 26th April at 3pm. Future Sounds Original sessions will be held at IndigiScapes every 4th Sunday of the month at 3pm. All ages, all genres of music are very welcome to showcase their talents, with performers asked to register before the event by phoning Aislinn on 0428 19 19 86 or visit www.myspace.com/soundsoriginal. Be in the audience to hear original music performed by our very own local artists. Admission is Free, families are most welcome.
Forum Communicators
Speak out with Confidence
Low cost public speaking course will be held at Cleveland, Wynnum and Carindale from July 2010. So grab the opportunity to find that self-assurance you want by becoming a confident public speaker and be noticed by all the right people.
Forum Communicators is an Australian public speaking organization with clubs in many parts of Queensland with meetings especially designed to provide opportunities to build public speaking skills.
With meetings twice a month, you'll progress and build your proficiency one step at a time. Before you know it, you'll find that inner confidence to take you where you want to be. There's daytime clubs at Cleveland and Carindale, and night time Forum clubs at Manly and Springwood. Regular speaking activities and public speaking courses to help you become a confident speaker.
Other club details on the website http://www.forumcommunicators.asn.au/ or phone 3206 0757 or 0408 550 435.
Cota Speaker
Are looking for a speaker for your community group?
Free interactive and engaging sessions are delivered by trained volunteers to groups of seniors aged 50 and over.
Peer Education sessions include the topic of "beyond maturity blues" which helps foster good mental wellbeing and increases knowledge about depression and how to prevent it.
Quality use of medicines covers the safe and wise choice of medicines, and demystifies the differences between generic and brand name medicines. And the Living Well information, gives tips on how to become more active and make appropriate lifestyle changes when managing chronic conditions.
To book a free speaker for your community group, contact Council on the Ageing Queensland on 3316 2999.
GENERATION NEXT
Your children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.
A public seminar aimed at understanding the unique health and wellbeing challenges facing generations Y and Z - and how these challenges can be met will be held on Sunday 20th June 12.30 - 5.30pm at Victoria Point High School Auditorium, Victoria Point.
Australia's leading experts on children and teenagers will present practical hands-on information.
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Adolescent Psychologist will speak on depression and young people.
Paul Dillon, from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia, will warn of the dangers of binge drinking and give practical tips.
Angie Wilcock, teacher and sportsperson, will discuss the transition from Primary to High School.
Susan McLean, Cybersafety Expert, will help you cross the techno-gap and develop strategies to reduce the risks of the internet, social networks, mobile phones and texting.
Maggie Hamilton, Writer, research and media commentator will speak on the sexualisation of children in the media.
Melinda Hutchings, Ambassador for Butterfly Foundation, will discuss the early warning signs to identify if your child has an eating disorder or and problems of body image.
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills to ensure your children have the coping strategies needed in today's society.
Tickets $40, available from the website www.generationnext.com.au
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Wetlands Festival - Cannon Hill
The Wetlands Festival is a celebration of the environment, community and sustainability and this year the theme is "Picnic in the Park".
The Festival is held in the grounds of Cannon Hill Anglican College, Cnr Krupp and Junction Roads, Cannon Hill, which is home to a large eucalyptus and melaleuca wetlands area.
Fun for all ages, the festival includes rides, competitions, live music performances, fabulous festival food, stalls, a giant auction, environmental speakers and much more. So take your picnic rug and enjoy a great family day out on Sunday 23rd May 10am - 3pm.
For My Sister Sandra
Cancer touched my life last year, my sister disgnosed, my heart in fear.
The initial shock was no not you, feeling helpless, what do I do?
Anger and sadness with me each day, praying her cancer would go away.
Surgeons, oncologists and all the rest, emotions soaring put to the test.
The bravery and courage she always showed, in hospital, doctors and the chemo road.
The loss of hair, then the wigs and hats, pneumonia, fevers, not good stats.
To see all this just broke my heart, the scans, blood counts a major part.
At night in silence I would weep, anxiety and worry crept into my sleep.
Chemo her friends, not her foe, was it working, we did not know.
My thoughts and emotions all were scattered, beating the beast was all that mattered.
The weeks dragged on, a year had passed, then good news came at last.
Mastectomy cancelled, cancer at bay, my heart cried out that special day.
Support and love my family gave kept us strong and somewhat brave.
For my sister now life is brighter, overwhelmed with her courage, she is a fighter.
I spare a thought now every day, for families affected in this way.
Debbie NSW.
This poem was taken from "The Beacon", Breast Cancer Network Australia's Magazine, Issue 47, Winter 2009. Their mission is to inform, empower, represent and link together Australians affected by breast cancer by providing free resources and services.
If you have any questions or concerns about breast cancer, check out the website http://www.bcna.org.au/ or about any type of cancer call the Cancer Council Queensland Helpline 13 11 20, and talk to someone 8am - 8pm Mon-Fri.