The importance of Junior Sport for our younger family members

The Maleny community is very fortunate to have a wide range of sporting activities for juniors. Sporting clubs go out of their way to welcome junior sportspeople.

With juvenile crime throughout Australia out of control, maybe a solution is to ensure our junior family members become involved in sport at an early age to ensure that they have interests in healthy and fun activities.

In terms of involvement and player numbers, football is the most popular team sport with kids under the age of 13 with basketball and cricket following closely.

Participation in junior sports is essential for the development of children and young people. Here are some of the reasons why junior sports are important: https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

1. Physical Health: Junior sports promote physical health by encouraging children to engage in regular exercise. This can help to prevent obesity and other health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

2. Social Development: Junior sports provide children with opportunities to interact with their peers and develop social skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership.

3. Emotional Development: Junior sports can help children develop emotional resilience by teaching them how to cope with success and failure, and how to deal with challenges.

4. Mental Health: Participation in junior sports can also have a positive impact on mental health, as it can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

5. Skill Development: Junior sports provide children with opportunities to develop their physical abilities and improve their skills in a particular sport.

6. Long-term Benefits: Junior sports can provide long-term benefits by encouraging children to lead an active lifestyle and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Overall, junior sports are important for the physical, social, emotional, and mental development of children and young people. They provide opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development, and can help to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

To assist with costs, in Queensland parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers. To find out more about these vouchers visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/ fairplay/apply.

Range Care Chess Club in Maleny

Learn a new skill and make new connections! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, our new Chess Club is a great way to practice your skill, whilst also meeting new people.

We are flexible to your needs and can provide whatever social support services best suit you or your loved one

For more information on how you can join, contact our Lifestyle Coordinator, Hayley on 07 5445 7044.

Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Kid’s Fun Day: Katya's Tennis Drills. - Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20.

Why not come along and join in the fun. All levels of tennis skills are welcome. Enquiries can be made on 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or http://www.wittatennis.com.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

My mother was so surprised when I told her I was born again. She said she didn’t feel a thing!

Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston

Contact details

Cr Winston Johnston's office is located in the Eddie DeVere building on the corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

If you would like to meet with Cr Johnston, please call to arrange an appointment.

Phone: (07) 5441 8043. Mobile. 0429 076 066.

Email: winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

The Maleny Community Gym

"Building a Stronger Community"

Maleny Gym trainers can help you achieve your personal health and fitness goals.

Very affordable membership fees.

Get Started Vouchers welcome

First Visit is Free!

Free Personal Programincluded in membership

2 Fully Qualified Trainers

Discounts available for Family

Memberships https://www.malenygym.com/

Check out our website for our opening times and membership fees.

Phone: 5429611 or email on. malenygym@gmail.com https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

Maleny Trail Parkrun

Every Saturday

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Dogs welcome on a lead.

When is it?

Every Saturday at 7:00am

Where is it?

Maleny Trail starts at the MDSRC Clubhouse on the Maleny Community Precinct - Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, North Maleny

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it's free! But come early and register (only once needed) before you first come along.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Maleny Trail Parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email malenytrail@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee at Concept Coffee Maleny - please come and join us!

Se course maps, photo gallery and much more at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/malenytrail/

Maleny Bowls Club News

New bowlers always welcome - no previous experience necessary. Whether you are an avid lawn bowler, haven't played for years or new to the game Tuesday Morning Bowls is a fabulous experience for all.

We play 10 ends of bowls, break for morning tea and then play another 10 ends of bowls - all for $12. We would love to see you there. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Maleny Golf Club Weekly Wrap

The Maleny Golf Club has held another successful week of golf. Winners of the various daily competitions are as follows:

The May Day Mixed Stableford (01/05/2023):

Winner – Ryan Wilkie (38)

Mid-week Mixed Stableford (02/05/2023):

Winner – Marty Thiel (42)

Ladies Monthly Medal (03/05/2023): Winner –Toni Bishop (68)

RE/MAX Rumble (05/05/2023): Winner – Marty Thiel (22)

As there was no “Hole-in-one” this week the Jackpot increases to $475.

Saturday Comp Mixed Stableford (06/05/2023):

Winner- Geoff Smith (41)

Maleny Golf Club is an 18 hole championship course situated at 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny.

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

“Do you wish to help your community”

Maleny - Blackall Range Lions Club members are a group of ordinary people who have joined together with a common desire to make our communities better by using initiative, creativity, enthusiasm and energy. We support community projects and we fundraise to provide assistance for community projects. We have provided service in our local community for over 39 years. You too can support your community!

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range

JOIN LIONS & MEET NEW FRIENDS

Lions Club Members strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communi9es worldwide. Lions Clubs support local community needs, childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Vision care and other health and educa9on needs worldwide.

For further informa9on contact

Membership Chair Mark Henderson Mobile 0414 899 933.

Maleny Contact Bridge Club Learn to play Bridge!

Learn to play contract bridge at the Maleny Contract Bridge Club. Bridge is one of the most popular card games in the world. Bridge is a valuable exercise for the mind and players are interacting with others and benefitting for their friendship

The premises accommodates up to 25 tables and up to about 110 players each week turn up to the club to play.

Our clubhouse is located the end of Park Glen Drive, which is off Porters Lane in North Maleny.

For information or to enrol phone Stuart Craig on 5494 2990 or email: malenybridgelessons@gmail.com http://malenybridgeclub.com.au/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023

✦ Maleny Rotary “Gangsters + Flappers Casino Night - May 13th - 6p.m. to 10p.m. - Maleny RSL. Tickets at Maleny Barbers or Maleny Comms.

✦ Maleny Golf Club Charity Day: Friday 19 May, 2022 - To benefit Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

✦ Maleny Show 100 Years of Shows 2 & 3 June Maleny Showgrounds.

✦ Cavarellia Rusticana Maleny Singers & Inspiration Project Choir 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 June Maleny Community Centre

✦ Muscle on the Mountain on Sunday July 2nd at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival: Saturday 1 – Monday 3 July, 2023.

✦ Maleny Trail Ride Trail Riders Club 9 & 10 September Green Park Conondale

✦ Blackall 100 trail ultra-marathon: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Maleny Men’s Shed News

The Maleny and District Men's Shed has over 50 members and meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to midday. It was formed in 2006 for the fellowship & education of guys.

Coordinator Secretary Malcolm Baker. Phone. 0417785548

Address: 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny Qld 4552

Email: malenymensshed@hotmail.com

Shed Activities

Woodworking, Metal Work, Blacksmith work shop. Also have an opportunity to assist the Historical Society renovating buildings or working on old farm machinery.

JP's in the Community

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is part of the JP's in the Community Program. This program is available to witness signatures and certify your routine legal documents such as wills, affidavits, statutory declarations.

Hours that J.P’s are in attendance are 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Two of our members, Graham and Russell are still working on our popular cow bells, but we are trying a new idea: we are making smaller goat bells which swing in a horse stirrup.

Opening Hours. Tuesday & Friday 8am to noon Follow our progress at: https://www.facebook.com/malenymensshed

A big shout out to the Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal who funded our new water tank which is attached to the ex-Army shed that's under construction on our site.

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.

Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.

Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

PickleBall every Monday 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. Maleny High School Activities Centre.

Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place

WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.

Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome! Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Zonta International is an international service organisation with the mission of advancing the status of women.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Zonta Club here on the Range, please contact the President

Ann Koenig 0407138182 or president@zontablackallrange.org.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Maleny Show-grounds

Camping

Maleny Showgrounds is open for camping. This ground offers camping year-round (maximum 3 night stay), except during major events & seasonal blackout dates.

All campers who can adhere to the Qld Health, Sunshine Coast Council and Qld Government regulations pertaining to Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene guidelines are welcome. Enjoy a peaceful environment close to town. Groups and caravanning clubs are welcome. Cost is just $25 per night.

Electricity, water, toilet/shower facilities, access to Dump Point are all available.

Find all the details at the web site: http://www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

Maleny Bowls Club

This coming Tuesday May 9th, 2023 our bowlers are taking advantage of the Morning Bowls / Maleny Hotel Special Deal that includes 2 x 10 ends of bowls, which includes morning tea followed by lunch at the pub for just $25.

Non bowlers are also welcome to attend lunch at the pub for $13.

We would love to see you there.

Also a reminder that each Friday our Friday Members Cash Jackpot is $200. Lucky Member must be present to claim the prize.

Friday Draw at 4:30pm also includes $50 Brouhaha Voucher, $20 Maleny Quality Meats Voucher plus $10 Purple Palate Voucher with lucky draw ticket issued with any bar purchase.

Friday Scroungers Game 1pm for a 1:30pm start with members and visitors most welcome to attend.

To find out more about club activities visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls/ http://malenybowlsclub.com.au/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

The Maleny Historical Society has a new website: http:// www.malenyhistoricalsociety.org.au

Their new Facebook page is : https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyHistoricalSociety https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/