July/August 2012
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House Inc.
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King Of The Mountain Festival Program SUNDAY 22 JULY Thankyou to all our sponsors & major sponsor Cooroy Community Bank
All Day - Heritage Market Stalls & Side Show Alley - Stan Topper Pk Masters Fours Competition - Pomona Bowls Club True Value Hardware BMX Bike Demonstrations 8am - 4pm 9am - 3pm 9am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 7.00am 9.00am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.45pm 4.30pm 5.00 pm
Helicopter Rides at railway car park area Uncle Bob’s Jug Band & other free entertainment at the IGA Pomona Stage Antiques & Collectables Fair at Memorial Hall Pomona Palette Art Exhibition at The Old Railway Station Gallery Bush Poet’s Breakfast at Majestic Theatre CQUniversity 3km Family Fun Run begins at the Start/Finish line (registration 8am) Nestle Primary School Relay (Girls) begins at the Start/Finish line (registration 9am) Nestle Primary School Relay (Boys) begins at the Start/Finish line (registration 9am) Nestle Primary School Relay Presentations at the Start/Finish line Raine & Horne Tug-O-War in front of the main stage Cooroy Rag World Thong Throwing Competition in front of the main stage Zinc 96.1 Mountain Dash – Start/Finish line (registration noon) Pre- Main Race Entertainment for Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge at the Start/Finish Line Rock and Roll Band - Main Stage Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge Trophy Presentation - Main Stage Rock and Roll Band - Main Stage
This year current record holder and winner of the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge six times in a row, Niel Labinsky is going for the most consecutive wins in King of the Mountain history.
www.kingofthemountain.com.au
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CELEBRATE SENIORS WEEK 2012 IN POMONA August 18th – 26th In conjunction with Dept. of Communities and Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the Pomona & District Community House invites you to join in the following activities: ‘ALWAYS A GODDESS’ ART WORKSHOP Saturday 18th August, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Using mixed media including old photos, collage & paint come and create a beautiful art piece that celebrates being a woman. Facilitated by local artist Leigh Hooker. All materials and morning tea included. Bring a lunch to share. Seniors $15.00 Everyone else $40.00 Book in early as places are limited. Lawson Shed, Pomona ‘A WALK THROUGH TIME’ Wednesday 22nd August, 9.30am. Meet at the Community House Come and join us for a guided walk along picturesque sections of the Pomona Heritage Trail with information presented by local students at each site. Finish at the Majestic Theatre for morning tea and entertainment by the students, quiz and raffles. FREE – Please book in for catering purposes. Phone 5485 2427
Dance Like a Butterfly Performed for Seniors – 23 August 2012 In celebration of Senior’s Week, Suncoast Community Legal Service and Pomona and District Community House are presenting a free play at the Majestic Theatre Pomona 9.45am – 12.30pm on Thursday 23 August. The event will feature a free morning tea, performance and discussion by the Seniors Legal and Support Service. All residents throughout the region are welcome to attend. “Dance Like a Butterfly” is a one woman play by playwright Aviva Ravel. The play depicts Tillie, a spirited 85 year old woman. We meet Tillie as she is about to be discharged from hospital. It is a moment fraught with uncertainty as Tillie reluctantly realizes she will not be able to live the remaining years of her life entirely on her own terms. Through her journey this strong-minded woman brings us face to face with the realization that ultimately our future happiness is determined by our own attitude to change. Accomplished actress Una Way will perform the play.
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Sarah Blasko returns to Australia in August to perform three shows only! After releasing her platinum accredited and highly acclaimed third album As Day Follows Night in 2009, Sarah embarked upon tireless international touring throughout 2010.
Seeker Lover Keeper kept Sarah busy for much of the
following year. The much-loved collaboration with her friends Holly Throsby and Sally Seltmann culminated in the national Heavenly Sounds tour of churches and cathedrals in December. This year, Sarah has been recording in Stockholm, Sweden and Sofia, Bulgaria with the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra. The new album is due for release later this year. Sarah Blasko will perform at the opening of the Cairns Festival as well as returning to one of her favourite regional venues, Lismore’s Star Court Theatre, She will also make her debut at Pomona’s charming Majestic Theatre in southern Queensland.
Date: Sat 18 August 2012 Time: 8pm (doors/bar open 7pm) Venue: Majestic Theatre 3 Factory St, Pomona QLD
Community House Goes Green The House was recently awarded a Qld Government Gambling Community Benefit Grant to install solar power and skylights to both the Old House and the new Lawson Shed. The solar system will reduce PCH’s electricity bill significantly and with natural light via the new skylights will greatly reduce our carbon footprint. Excess electricity generated will be sold back to the grid so we have a fabulous win/win situation. In addition to the funding for the above we will also be building a roof over the patio on the Lawson Shed, a window awning over the kitchen window plus finishing the fit out of the kitchen. Construction of the roof over the patio will be carried out by the blokes from Men’s Shed Pomona as their first Community project. We gratefully acknowledge the State Governments program where a percentage of proceeds from gambling are given back to organisations like ours to improve their facilities.All money saved from reduced electricity costs will be put to better use by funding more of our Community programs.
Tickets: $55 (+BF) Bookings: www.redchair.com.au
MISS SHOW GIRL 2012……
PH: 07 5473 9498
Miss Show girl entrants will be selling raffle tickets at the Pomona Markets and via local business houses as well as KOM to raise funds for the Noosa Show.
Book Your Diaries OP SHOP BOP Fashion Parade Pomona Memorial Hall Saturday 15 September @ 9.30am
Tickets on sale now for the Miss Show girl dinner dance 11th August at the Pomona Memorial School Of Arts Hall. Tickets are on sale for the dinner dance at Pomona Newsagents, Pomona Post Office and Noosa Show Office. Contact Loraine for more information. Noosa Show Society Ph (07) 5485 2331
Brought to you by…... Pomona Community House Pomona Red Cross, Lifeline Pomona, Options 4 U Locals Supporting Locals - Pomona Community House Funded by Department of Communities
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Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club
Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club Acknowleges life long Member Barry Stewart & Con Bleyerveld
OUR 2012/13 CLUB EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT: Jim Austin SECRETARY: Diane Baker TREASURER: Ken Goldsworthy 1st VICE PRESIDENT: David Hateley-James Our members are ordinary people doing extraordinary things like supporting people with a disability, assisting in the community and fundraising for worthwhile causes. Be a part of the change. If you are considering joining our club please call and say hello and see what we do. We would love to hear from you.
At the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club’s annual Changeover Dinner, Barry Stewart was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. This award, which was created in 1973, takes its name from the founder of Lions Clubs International (LCI), Melvin Jones, and was established as Lions highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individual's dedication to humanitarian service. Barry has been a member of the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club for 39 years and is the only member of the club to be awarded this recognition for many years which is indicative of the high regard in which he is held by club members past and present. Con Bleyerveld, another long serving member of the club was presented with the James Richardson Award. This award is an Australian Lions Award and is presented to Lions who have made a considerable contribution to Lions and to their communities. Con has been an outstanding member of the club and is one of those members who demonstrate what being a Lion is all about. The dinner was attended by many past and present members who were able to congratulate Barry and Con for their outstanding service. Kin Kin Community Market 1st Sunday of the Month Kin Kin School of Arts Hall 10am – 2pm Many Local stalls…Local produce, crafts, workshops, entertainment, food & drinks Stall Enquiries: Michelle - Ph: 54854228
If you would like to know more about our club, please contact Jim Austin on 54850779
Pomona Pacers The rain, the cold weather and injuries have resulted in a reduction in our number of walkers but the hardiest still keep going. Welcome to new members, Lyn and Graeme. We meet in front of the Pomona Community House on weekday mornings at 7.00 am, and quickly warm up once we start walking. The main reason for doing it is, of course, for our health. The high incidence of heart disease in women as well as men is alarming. It is so much easier to exercise when you have a group of people to do it with. Even though there is no commitment to walk every day, most of us come along as often as we can. Our monthly Moon Walk at Noosaville begins with a light meal (optional) followed by a walk along the Noosa River in the moonlight. Partners, family and friends are most welcome. We have had fewer numbers for the last two Moon Walks but in both cases, the food was excellent and the company scintillating. The date for the next Moon Walk is Tuesday July 31. One of our members reckons we arranged it for his birthday which is on the day before. The Moon Walk after that is on Tuesday 28 August. For more information, phone Assunta on 5485 2935.
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What the Census shows. . . Pomona's population has been increasing by about 100 a year in the past five years, according to the results of the 2011 Census, and we've aged a bit too. The Census showed the population of the town and the surrounding 50.1 sq km was 2587 on census night, up from 2010 in 2006. Females still outnumber males by a small margin – 1306 to 1281- and the median age is up three years at 44. We're 80 per cent Australian-born.
Starting Thursday 19 July
We’re not, apparently, overly religious, with 868 people, 34% of Pomonans stating they had no religion (30 per cent previously). The Anglicans lead in the interdenominational stakes, ahead of the Catholics 502 to 431. Of those stating a religious affiliation, the 35 Buddhists are the largest group of non-Christians.
With Tax Volunteer
The median individual Pomonan income has risen 23 per cent to $488 a week, up from $398 five years ago, Median household income stands 33 per cent higher at $979, up from $734 in 2006 but a long way below the national average of $1234.
Brenda White
The number of private dwellings in the town is up from 860 to 1093 of which 441 are subject to a mortgage.
At Pomona Community House ** Conditions Apply ** Bookings Essential PH: 5485 2427
Not surprisingly the median monthly mortgage repayment is up too - $1733 in the latest data, compared with $1100 in 2006 and $1800 nationally. The median weekly rent is up 50 per cent to $300, slightly above the national average of $285. And there are now 2.6 persons in the average Pomonan household (up from 2.5) still sleeping 1.1 to a bedroom. - Roy Harbour -
"It takes 37 muscles to frown & 22 muscles to smile"
Free go-cards for public transport seminar participants….. In support of the Sunshine Coast Council’s Strategic Transport Strategy, the Pomona & District Community House will conduct two public seminars and give away free cashed up go-cards in a bid to boost the use of public transport across the Noosa Hinterland. The Pomona public transport seminar will be held at the Lawson Shed at 10 am on Thursday 30 August, while the Cooroy seminar will take place at the Cooroy Library at 10am on 6 September. A free morning tea will be provided at each meeting, which will last about an hour.
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL NORTHERN HINTERLAND OUTREACH @ Pomona & District Community House 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday evenings (Monthly from August) 6.pm – 7.30pm (please arrive early for your appointment)
Next Dates - 24 July / 4 August BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 07 5443 7827 Suncoast Community Legal Service provides Family & General Law ADVICE & REFERRAL SERVICES ** A $5 donation is appreciated to help this service continue **
Minestrone Soup…..Serves 6-8 Ingredients
Community Information Stall a great success at Pomona Country Markets….look for the yellow Information tent at the Pomona Country Markets which is the new Community Information Tent. If you are a community group and would like to promote an event, undertake fundraising or share information come to the Community Information Tent. Any community group is welcome free of charge. You can use the tent to:
Pin posters on the pin board Use it as a base to hand out flyers Sell raffle tickets Promote membership
8 T olive oil
2 medium zucchinis
1 T butter
100g green beans
3 brown onions
150-200g cabbage
4 carrots
1.5 litres stock
2 sticks celery
1 parmesan crust
250g potatoes
175g canned tomatoes
400g canned cannellini beans
40g freshly grated parmesan cheese
Method Thinly slice the onions Dice the carrots, celery, peeled potatoes, zucchini & beans. Shred the cabbage. Put oil and butter in a large stockpot and add the onion until pale gold. Do not brown… Add carrots, celery & potatoes. Cook for 5-6 mins Add drained cannellini beans, zucchini & green beans. Cook for 4-5 mins Add the cabbage. Cook for another 5 mins.
The tent is set up by 8am every market (earlier in summer) The tent is provided for local hinterland non profit community organisation, but not for political purposes. Marque, pin board and stall site kindly provided by Pomona Inc. 8
Add the stock, parmesan cheese crust & tomatoes Cover the pot and cook slowly for up to 3hours. Add water if you think it is becoming too thick Just before serving remove the parmesan crust and stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
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Bookings Ph: 54471766 25 July / 26 August
Time: 11am - 1pm Bus available for Hinterland Residents **conditions apply**
Cooran Acoustic Night Entry is only $4.00!
Come early if you want to be part of the show for a 7pm start.
Pomona Pixel People Pomona Community House - Lawson Shed.
Monday **Fortnightly**
Cooran Acoustic Night Dates 28th July & 1st Sept
23rd July & 6 August 2012 at 7pm
For further information please contact:
Cost $2 per person
Malcolm on 5485 1003 Email: cooranacousticnight@hotmail.com All proceeds go to Cooran Memorial School of Arts
**Helpful hints on how to use your camera**
Our camera club meetings are open to all & cover any & all facets of photography including camera basics and creativity.
2014 will be the centenary year of Australia’s first deployment of soldiers to Europe to fight in the First World War. The purpose of the Adopt a Digger Project is to commemorate that centenary by honouring the men and women from the (current) Sunshine Coast region of South-east Queensland who fought in World War One. The aim of this website is to create a database which records each soldier’s WW1 military history and a brief personal history. This database will be a valuable source of reference for historians, researchers, descendants and school students, and will be a significant contribution to the historical military records of Australia, and particularly the Sunshine Coast region. If you have any relatives who went to war and were born or lived in this area, please contact Carol at 0422 616901 or 07 5442 6525 or email: DiggerResearch@gmail.com
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NEWS FLASH........
Printing/Copying Prices
Pomona Community House has a NEW
Black/White 20cents per page
Colour Copier......
Colour $2.00 per A3
Colour $1.00 per page A4 Pricing available for bulk copies.
Colour printing & scanning
Newsletters, booklets
available through reception....
price on application.
On Wednesday
ADVERTISE IN COLOUR in Cooroora Connect
1pm to 3.30pm
Colour Business Card 5.5cm x 9cm $25.00 x 4 editions = $100
We play Mah-jong
Colour Banner 5.5cm x 18cm $50 x 4 editions = $200
At Pomona
Colour 1/2 Page $100 x 4 editions = $400
Community House Cost $2.00 donation
POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE GROUPS & SERVICES PH: 54852427
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE TUESDAY 6PM - 7.30PM FORTNIGHTLY 54437827
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COLOUR & BLACK/WHITE PRINTING & PHOTOCOPYING , INTERNET, COMPUTER LESSONS, ROOM HIRE, LAMINATING, FAXING, LIBRARY FOR MEMBERS, RESUME SERVICE, REFFERAL & INFORMATION CHILD HEALTH CLINIC MONDAY 9.30AM - 12.30PM FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 5449 5944 CREATIVE WRITING TUESDAY 9.30AM - 11.30 AM 10
MAHJONG WEDNESDAY 1PM - 3.30PM MUSIC LESSONS Piano/Guitar.... Cost Donation THURSDAY 9AM - 4PM
Copy Deadline the last day of the month..... 30th June 2012 Cooroora Connect is also published on Facebook..... check out Pomona & District Community House Facebook Page.
Computer Lessons One on one tuition Cost $2 donation Monday & Wednesday
COMPUTER LESSONS
Pomona Community House
Mon/Wed Donation $2 per visit
Contact 5485 2427
Lawson Shed Hire Contact Heather 5485 2427
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Pomona Astromony Club
A Touch of the Past Antiques
Welcomes anyone who is interested in talking to others with an interest in Astronomy & Astro Photography to our very first meeting.
Coffee Shop Open 7 Days ‌.7am - 5pm
Date: Wednesday 25 July Time 6.30pm to 8.30pm Cost $2 donation Goes to Pomona Community House
Antiques, Gifts, Flowers, Jewellery, Teddy Heaven ****** Coffee, Cake Pies &
Venue: Lawson Shed
Reserve Street, Pomona
Sandwiches
(Opposite Stan Topper Park)
Contact Cliff PH 5485 1767 after 7pm
Group Bookings
Ph: 5485 1883
available
Or Email: cliff.watson@virginbroadband.com.au
BABY HEALTH
Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu,
CLINIC
When someone smiled at me today,
Child Health
I started smiling too. I passed around the corner,
Nurse Deb Daley
and someone saw me grin, When he smiles, I realised,
This is a free Qld Health Service provided by highly trained health professionals offering contemporary information and relevant support to families.
I'd passed it on to him. I thought about the smile,
Our Child, Youth and Family Health Team consists of child health nurses, early intervention specialists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dieticians.
and then realised it's worth; A single smile like mine, Could spread around the earth? If you feel a smile begin,
Monday Mornings 9.30 - 12.30pm @ Pomona Community House Ring Noosa Community Health Phone 5449 5944 for appointments
don't leave it undetected; Let's start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected‌ Anon
POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
1 Memorial Ave, Pomona 4568
PHONE: 5485 2427 | FAX: 5485 1702 | ABN: 86 583 189 320 President - Dawn Gwynne
Vice President - Joy Cross
Manager - Brian Lawson
Treasurer - Ben Stoffl
Coordinator - Heather Manders
Secretary - Debbie Schouten
Coordinator - Kathryn Shewring
Cooroora Connect is published by Pomona & District Community House Inc. The material published in Cooroora Connect may be reproduced only with appropriate authorisation & acknowledgment. The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona & District Community House.
EMAIL: heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au
WEBSITE: WWW.pomonacommunityhouse.com
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The Boutique Room 18 Reserve Street, Pomona Ph: 0409 948 630 Size 8 to plus sizes Desiger Labels Fashion & Accessories Giftware
POMONA True Value Hardware PH: 5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE, TIMBER, GARDEN, PAINT, GAS, RURAL & PRODUCE NEEDS
PH: 07 5485 2211
Your Local Florist Now Located @ 23 Factory St, Pomona Bigger Than Ever!!
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