COMMUNITY NEWS
WELSH GATHER TO OPEN THEIR TIME CAPSULE
BUDERIM PROBUS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS BUDERIM Mountain Probus Club is a mixed, friendly social club for active retirees. It provides social interaction with activities such as walks, golf, outings, theatre visits and a coffee morning at a
local venue. Quality speakers are a highlight of the monthly meetings which are held on the second floor (lift) overlooking the ocean at Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club. Call Evelyn 54771218
WOMEN’S NETWORK FULL OF FUN AND FRIENDS MAROOCHYDORE branch of the Older Women’s Network welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meetings to meet new women, join in social activities and make friends. The next meeting is Monday August 16, 2 pm, at the community room at The Avenue Maroochydore Retirement Village, 32 Baden Powell St. Call Lee 0429 831414 or visit ownqld.org.au
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THE Welsh Society and Friends of the Sunshine Coast will celebrate 28 years of gatherings on the Sunshine Coast with a family picnic to recover a time capsule on Sunday, August 15. The capsule was buried on October 8, 1998, at the Cwm Glas property at Belli, near Eumundi, (pictured) and its contents kept secret. The site is guarded by a stone circle and two Custodians of the Capsule were appointed. Five children who were at the first gathering of the society were appointed Junior Custodians of the Capsule. James and Gwenllian O’Neil founded the Welsh Society and Friends of the Sunshine Coast on March 1, 1993, when 22 adults and five children gathered at The Lions’ Park at Coolum Beach. They introduced themselves, sang the Welsh National Anthem with gusto and enjoyed a picnic. Gatherings have continued with a lunch on St David’s Day on March 1; an annual Cymanfa Ganu celebration of Welsh music, singing, and culture; Christmas lunch in December; and social gatherings for further opportunities to meet like-minded friends. The society welcomes those born in Wales, who have lived in Wales, have
Welsh roots or simply an interest in Wales to celebrate Welsh culture and history. For more details email wssc@ welshsunshinecoast.com or call Evan Jenkins 0428 224 503. Visit welshsunshinecoast.com
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