Bits n Pieces e-newsletter issue 3

Bits ‘n Pieces A FREE Community Newsletter for the Upper Ross

Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815 Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909 Email: communitycentre@nqcs.org.au Website: www.nqcs.org.a A division of NQ Community Services

CONTENTS Ÿ Volunteers

Needed Ÿ No Interest

Loans Ÿ Playgroup Ÿ Craft Group Ÿ Community

Garden Ÿ Free

Computer & Internet Training Ÿ JP Service Ÿ Legal Advice

Volume 8, Issue 3

Upper Ross Family Expo Free Entry!

Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive Rasmussen.

Saturday May 25 the Upper Ross Community Centre will host a Family Expo with Community Organisations showcasing their services on: aHealth aEducation aEmployment Plus there will be fun & aFamily Support entertainment for the whole Family with: aFood Stalls aCircus Performances aParkour Demonstrations aTriple T Radio Bus aCommunity Street Art Project aJumping Castle aLive Music Come and be part of your Community Centre in the Upper Ross, Saturday May 25th from 10am to 1pm

May/June 2013

NO INTEREST LOANS Have debts become unmanageable?

DO YOU NEED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BUT JUST DON’T HAVE THE CASH UP FRONT? Do you want to learn to make money stretch past payday?

No Interest Loans are now available to Upper Ross residents on low incomes to assist with the purchase of household items such as; fridges, washing machines, essential furniture and other items that will make life easier.

Like any loan there is an application and assessment process. Loans of up to $1,200 are available with no interest on repayments.

This is a revolving community fund - as repayments are made on loans more loans are made available for others.

We will support you through the process and help you to save money.

To find out more information and apply for a NILS loan phone the Upper Ross NILS program on 4774 0144.

UPPER ROSS BIGGEST MORNING TEA Come along to our morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Where: Upper Ross Community Centre When: Tuesday 18 June 2013 at 10.00am Queries: phone 4774 0144

Community Garden Volunteer Day 10.00 am 17 May 2013 The Upper Ross Community Centre is celebrating National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May, on the 17 May 2013 in the Community Garden.

Join in the fun with NQ Dry Tropics, Volunteering North Qld, Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare and us. Get involved with planting, potting and making compost.

Volunteers Malilia, Margaret, Brett and Donny in the Community Garden.

There is a free BBQ lunch for all volunteers. Come and get the scoop on friendly plants and what weeds to boot. It is a great opportunity to find out the secrets to a healthy garden and to join a community garden.

Margaret and Brett have been volunteering and benefiting from the garden for many years. Margaret said she loves spending time in the garden and would be lost without it.

SENIORS KIOSK VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED *Do you know how to use a computer? *Do you have patience, a sense of humour & enthusiasm?

The Upper Ross Community Centre’s Seniors Kiosk is currently seeking volunteer tutors interested in assisting local seniors to develop the skills necessary to enable them to join the information technology superhighway.

If this is you, please call the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 or send an email to communitycentre@nqcs.org.au

CHEAP 2ND HAND BOOKS NOW ON SALE AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE PRICES START FROM 50c

FREE Counselling Service Bookings essential - please phone 4774 0144 Where: Upper Ross Community Centre When: Thursday from 9.30am Who: Callie-Anne Callie-Anne is a Qualified Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association Inc. Qualified in providing counselling for Individual and Family Therapy on life issues including grief & loss.

PLAYGROUP IS FUN FOR ALL Parent’s Place Playgroup

Save the Children Playgroup

Tuesday - 9.30am to 11.00am at Upper Ross Community Centre

Wednesday - 9.30am to 1.00pm at Upper Ross Community Centre

Ÿ Parents meet other parents Ÿ Children enjoy structured play

Playscheme and Indigenous Parenting Support Program

Just turn up!

Contact Di Choikee 4773 0400

JP SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”

WEDNESDAY 9am to 11am AT UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

9 Connemara Course, Kelso www.rossriver.com.au

Schools at the heart of our Community While we may be nearly halfway through the year, I would encourage everyone to think about how we can all get involved in the four local schools in the Upper Ross.

We have some great schools in this area. Rasmussen State School is a close-knit school community with a strong environmental focus. Kelso State School encourages families to be involved in their children’s education.

The Good Shepherd Catholic Community School offers a faith-based alternative to parents in the area. They are feeder schools to Thuringowa State High School, which has produced some outstanding young men and women who are keen to take their place in our community.

Whether it means giving your time to help out in the classroom, supporting the schools ’fundraising activities or donating your Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers, you can make a big difference in these children’s lives.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2013 is now underway. Even if you are not taking part officially, use this opportunity to read with your child or talk to them about books.

These children are the future for our community, so let’s all find a way to contribute to their learning and sense of self-worth.

Sam Cox, Member for Thuringowa

Upper Ross Child Health Clinic From 9am on Thursdays at the Upper Ross Community Centre, qualified community health nurses are on hand to answer your questions and offer support and provide advice in the following areas: new baby health checks breastfeeding new mum’s support No appointment needed.

Enjoy some Time Out !

Come and join our Time Out group and have fun with great company on Tuesdays at 9.30am.

Just for Laughs An American Cowboy and an Australian Stockman were riding their horses on a cattle property in Queensland. The Australian gloated with a smile “This here is 100 hectares of land.”

The American replied. “Well I have 200 hectares of land back home in Texas.”

The Australian sensing the competitive mood added. “I’ve got 100 head of cattle on this property.”

The American replied with a higher number. “Well I have 300 head of cattle back home in Texas.”

The duel continued with the Australian proclaiming, “Well there are two watering holes on my property.”

The American leaned back in his saddle with a smug smile. “And I have four watering holes on my ranch back in Texas.”

By now the Australian Stockman was agitated with this American and his attitude. As the pair rode along the Qld cattle property, a kangaroo leapt out from the bush and darted across the trail.

“Holy heck!” shouted the American as his horse reared up. “What on earth was that?”

“Oh that!” The Australian smiled. “Just a grasshopper.”

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” -Abraham Lincoln

OPEN 7 DAYS Mon – Fri 8 – 8 Sat 9 – 3 Sun & Pub Hols 9 – 1 · Diabetes Agency · Discounted prescription prices · Medication (Webster) packing Cnr Riverway Drive and Gollogly Lane, Rasmussen

Phone: 4755 4654

FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT & ACCESS FOR SENIORS Are you 50 years or older?

Do you have an issue with your computer or the internet?

Do you require support or advice about your PC? Do you need access to a computer or the internet?

We can help you! We provide...

Support -Free computer advice -One on one assistance -Emails, word processing & basic computer help

Access -Computer access -Internet services -Friendly staff

Bookings are essential. Please phone 4774 0144

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal Service NQ Inc

Free Legal Advice ATSIWLS can help clients with family matters including child protection; separation and divorce; and family violence concerns. They can also help with victims assist and problems with debt.

A representative from the service will be at the Upper Ross Community Centre on the last Thursday of every month from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.

Appointments are necessary so please call 1800 082 600.

Quirky Facts Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than for the US Treasury

Volunteers Wanted for Computer Room The Upper Ross Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help with our Computer room. Volunteers will help monitor and offer support with using computers to members of the community.

You do not have to be an expert, just some basic skills will be enough. There is the added bonus for volunteers of having access to a computer and the internet to meet your own computing needs.

So if you’re looking to volunteer and share your skills please either call us or send us an email or even drop by and say hello in person. We would love to have your help here at the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815 Phone: 4774 0144 Email: communitycentre@nqcs.org.au

New Manager New Direction for the Upper Ross Community Centre The Upper Ross Community Centre has a new manager after long term manager Helen Hobson retired recently. Susan Perry, the bubbly new director has a vision for the centre with a focus on community involvement. She would like to see the centre function as a hub for the Upper Ross with more not for profit businesses and community groups making use of the space. “I would like to see an increase in community involvement with the centre across all ages, all cultures and all abilities” Miss Perry said. “What we want to see is more people using the centre to it’s full potential, because there’s a lot of capacity and potential for growth.”

Susan explains her role at the community centre is that of a caretaker, looking after the facilities and providing support and services to the community. The centre provides a space to meet with friends for cards, information workshops, playgroups, and fitness lessons to name a few of the current activities. The space can be used by the community for much more if they’d choose to, Susan explains. “The centre belongs to the community for their use and I’d love to see more involvement in the future.”

“Like” the Upper Ross Community Centre on our new facebook page. facebook.com/upper.centre

¿Riddle me this?

1. What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs?

2. What type of cheese is made backwards?

3. What gets wetter as it dries?

4. What word begins and ends with an ‘e’ but only carries one letter?

5. Which letter of the alphabet carries the most water?

Across 1. Prank (5) 2. Small community (7) 8. Everlasting (7) 9. Accolade (5) 10. Wear away (5) 12. Voter (7) 13. Alter or regulate (6) 14. Refuge (6) 17. Repossess (7) 19. Travel Lodge (5) 21. Mound of stones used as a marker (5) 22. Sincere (7) 24. Latticework (7)

Down 1. Subject (5) 2. Frozen water (3) 3. Dog houses (7) 4. Smooth fabric (6) 5. Letting contract (5) 6. Flat (9) 7. Senior (7) 11. Target (9) 13. Fruit (7) 15. Stuck (7) 16. Hot fragments from a fire (6) 18. Declare invalid (5) 20. Supple (5) 23. Self (3)

Riddle me this answers Crossword answers on next page

Crossword Puzzle

1. A clock 2. Edam 3. A Towel 4. Envelope 5. The C

Trivia! Trivia! Trivia!

1. Which Horse Won the Melbourne Cup in 2002?

A: Seabiscuit B: Black Caviar C: Media Puzzle 2. What was Sir Donalad Bradman’s batting average?

A: 99.99 B: 99.94 C: 89.84 3. How many countries are larger than Australia?

A: Four B: Five C: Three 4. What is the name of the largest sand Island?

A: Fraser Island B: EfatĂŠ C: Sand Island

FREE LEGAL ADVICE Do you need to speak to someone about a legal concern?

The Upper Ross Community Centre offers a free Legal Advice Clinic every Tuesday from 4pm.

Bookings are essential.

Phone 4774 0144

5. What is the Animal on the Western Australian Flag?

A: Red Kangaroo B: Black Swan C: Emu 6. In what city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit?

A: Sydney B: Canberra C: Melbourne 7. What animal featured on the Australian 2 cent coin?

A: Echidna B: Possum C: Frill Necked Lizard 8. How many albums did the late Slim Dusty record?

A: 18 B: 25 C: 103

UPPER ROSS MECHANICAL Repairs and Tyres (Next to BP Servo) Trivia Answers!

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WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE May/June Activities Mondays

Ÿ 8:00-10am Community Garden Ÿ 9:30am Craft

Tuesdays

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9:00am Gentle Exercise 9:30-11am Playgroup 9:30-11:30am Timeout 9.30am Seniors Computer Kiosk 4.00pm Legal Advice 5.00pm Walking Group 5.30pm Fit Camp

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8:00-10am Community Garden 9.00-11am JP Service 9.30-1.00pm ‘Save the Children’ Playgroup 9.30am Seniors Computer Kiosk 10.30-12.30pm Computer Classes 5:30pm Zumba

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.9:00am Child Health Clinic 9.00am Social Cards 9:00am Counselling 5:00pm Walking Group 6.30pm Tai Chi

Wednesdays

Thursdays

WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF BITS ‘n PIECES You can download the Bits’n Pieces newsletter online at our website http://www.nqcs.org.au OR you can grab a copy at the following places: *IGA Rasmussen *Gumvale Mini Mart *Riverway Chemist *Kelso Fish Shop

*UR Medical Centre *Carlyle Gardens *McDonalds Rasmussen *BP Rasmussen

OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!

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