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COMMUNITY
VIEW OF FASHION, FUN AND FUNDRAISING IN BRENDALE
BRENDALE Evening View Club held a successful fashion parade last month with members and friends sharing fun and laughter as well as morning tea.
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The Brendale Evening View (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club is a group of women giving their time to make a difference in the community supporting the work of children’s education charity The Smith Family while enjoying social activities and developing lasting friendships.
The club is committed to having fun and nurturing friendships.
Dinner meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. There’s a regular coffee morning on the first Saturday of the month.
New members welcome. Call Shayne 0409 991 428 or email brendale.view@gmail.com
SOCIAL GROUPS RELISH BELLA ITALIA CELEBRATIONS
SOCIAL groups from Co.As.It celebrated the 76th National Day of the Republic of Italy with dancing and dining reflecting their rich cultural heritage last month.
Both Casa Serena and Casa Aurelia activity centres were decorated to bring back memories of bella Italia for guests (and staff) who wore traditional folk costumes and danced to the music of their youth. After a feast of Italian staples such as antipasto, farfalle in pesto and tortellini in sugo, attention turned to another culinary staple – wine.
A winemaking demonstration reflected the significant role it plays in their culture, economy and health – something many Italian immigrants brought with them to Australia.
Guests at both centres participated in the classic foot-stomping methods of crushing the grapes, an experience that reminded them of both Italy and family.
The Italian Week events were declared a success in evoking memories, blending cultures, and encouraging clients to participate in activities that stimulate balance, movement and cognition.
Co.As.It (Committee of Assistance to Italians) provides home support services and social connection to more than 5000 people of diverse cultural background every week.
OLDER WOMEN PLAN CABOOLTURE NETWORK
OLDER Women’s Network Qld is planning to start a branch in Caboolture.
Mature-aged women looking for friendship, fun, and to know more about healthy aging are invited to become part of OWNQ.
There will be a “meet and greet” morning tea on Tuesday, July 12, 10am11.30am at Morayfield Seniors Rentals, 21-23 Barossa Cres, Caboolture South.
For further information call Lee 0429 831 414.
Women over 50 who are interested in social activities and making new friends are welcome to attend one of the friendly branch meetings to have a chat, discuss a range of topics, and try a range of activities. For more information and to find a branch near you, call Older Women’s Network Qld 3358 2301.
HISTORY RESTORED
MEMBERS of the Sandgate Historical Society have celebrated the official opening of the latest restoration of the memorial to Robert Travers Atkin on the 150th anniversary of his death.
Atkin, an early Queensland social justice campaigner, journalist and politician and his sister Grace, who helped break new ground in education for girls, are both buried in the St Margaret’s Anglican churchyard.
The monument was erected in 1872 and has had two previous restorations.
The latest project which involved the Sandgate Historical Society, began in 2016, with almost $60,000 being raised by the Atkin family, the legal fraternity and the local community.
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