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Mind, Body & Soul 18
Collinsville Cancer Club Connects Community
The Collinsville Cancer and Ostomy Support meeting in July
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For many people living with cancer in rural and remote areas, navigating the complex world of medical appointments and ensuring you are receiving the most effective treatment possible can be challenging. In addition to that, living with cancer can be an isolating experience where even your well-intended friends and family members are unable to truly understand what you are going through. Fortunately, there is help out there. For the past nine years Natasha Leaver has been running the Bowen Cancer and Ostomy Support Group which helps connect people living with cancer, their families and carers. By holding monthly meetings, the group has been able to help countless members over the years and regularly sees 20 people attend. Don’t be fooled by the serious subject matter, however, this group definitely knows how to laugh and have fun, while also unearthing issues with the medical system that need addressing. Earlier this year Natasha decided to start a branch of the group in Collinsville and when she told the Bowen crew, they all asked if they could come along. With kind donations from the Seagulls Rugby League Club and Bowen Cricket Club they were able to raise funds to hire the Bowen PCYC mini bus so they could take the gang to Collinsville. Eileen from the Opal Ridge Motel kindly provided lunch for everyone on the day and five new members came to the meet and greet. The next gathering was held at Collinsville Community Centre in July and the following one is scheduled for Monday, September 19 at 10am. If you are living with cancer, any type of cancer, don’t do it alone. Reach out to Natasha through the Facebook group and connect with others. You can say as little or as much as you want at the meetings and if there is an issue you would like to raise or seek help with, then the group may be able to assist you. WHAT: Bowen Cancer and Ostomy Support Group WHERE: Collinsville Community Centre WHEN: Monday, September 19 at 10am
Regular meetings are also held in Bowen – head to the Facebook page for more details or email socialmindhealth@outlook. com
Community Suicide Memorial Service
The annual Community Memorial Ceremony for those affected by suicide is taking place tomorrow morning and is inviting everyone to come down and remember the lives we have lost too soon. A positive yet reflective service, the focus of the ceremony will be honouring the memory of loved ones and remembering the good times. This is also an opportunity for families who have lived similar journeys to come together and quietly share a moment with people who understand what they have been through. The service is hosted by Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) and committee member Adriel Burley will lead the event. Mr Burley has vast experience helping veteran families with deaths by suicide and has come down from Townsville especially for the service. Pastor Olwyn Harris from Liberty Church in Proserpine will officiate and make a short presentation on the significance of the service. Treasurer of WSPN Paul Burke said that the mood will be more reflective than sombre. “Most importantly we have this time to remember and honour the memory of those that have been lost and taken their own lives,” he said. “Particularly to remember the good times with those people, reflect on their lives and what they meant to us.” The official ceremony will last just 30 min-
Attendees at last years’ WSPN Community Memorial Day, held each year on September 10 utes, after which everyone is invited outside to the waterfront where they will be given a yellow sunflower. They are then invited to stand and think of happy memories with their lost one before casting the sunflower into the water and watching as it slowly drifts away. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to go back inside the main building for tea and coffee with the opportunity to chat with others, share experiences and helpful tools for getting through tough days. If you are worried about a loved one or would like to reach out and talk to a professional about your own mental wellbeing, there are a variety of free and confidential numbers you can call. Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Or go to ruok.org.au for a more extensive list of free helplines WHAT: Community Memorial Service WHERE: Whitsunday Marine Rescue (VMR) building 7, Altmann Avenue WHEN : 7.30am, Saturday September 10 DURATION: 30 minutes
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GUIDE
Friday 9th Sept
• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Paul Berger (from 7pm) • KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)
Saturday 10th Sept
• The Pub: 'Dreams' Fleetwood Mac Tribute (2-5.30pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Shaz & Bom (from 7pm) • KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)
Sunday 11th Sept
• The Pub: 'Dreams' Fleetwood Mac Tribute (2-5.30pm) • Horseshoe Bay Café: Sunday Live Music (2-6pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Chill Out Tunes (from 7pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Matt Angell (7-10pm) • KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)
Monday 12th Sept
•KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)
Tuesday 13th Sept
•KC’s: Kaeden (8pm-late)
Wednesday 14th Sept
•The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Pluto Tango (6.30-9.30pm) •KC’s: Kaeden (8pm-late)
Thursday 15th Sept
•The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Mat Stokes (7-10pm) •Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Wilco (from 7pm) •KC’s: Lindsay Crowley (8pm-late)
MOVIE REVIEW
PARALLEL MOTHERS
Pedro Almodóvar is singular in his brilliance. Not only have the Spanish director’s films seeped into the American-dominated, mainstream of cinema, they have done so in irreverent, glossy style. It’s always immensely impressive when a foreign director cracks that hard, obstinate shell. It certainly makes you pay attention; and his newest film, Parallel Mothers, is no different.
Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit offer two scintillating performances as the eponymous counterpart mums. Both are one part vulnerable, two parts strong as single women who meet in a hospital room as they are both about to give birth. One is middle aged and doesn’t regret it, while the other is adolescent and scared.
The two women form a strong bond with one another as they both confront motherhood. The few words they shared in those hours will create a link between them, which by chance develops and complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way. Like any Almodóvar film, though, it’s hardly that simple. In the hands of a lesser director and writer it would be, but complex narratives are his passion, his joie de vivre. He deftly weaves in his country’s history, enlightening audiences with his own musings on the wake of General Francisco Franco’s death.
How do two mothers in a modern-day Spanish hospital have anything to do with General Franco, you might ask? Well, you’ll have to watch and see. It’s that ability to weld together the intricate details – and serendipity - of the cradle and the grave that make Almodóvar a landmark director and storyteller of our time. All his expertise and experience shine in the film’s denouement, an emotional bundle of joy which is nothing less than magnificent. Parallel Mothers (M) is screening at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) on Sunday, September 25 at 1.30pm. Tickets are available online at the PEC website.
WHAT: Parallel Mothers (M) WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) WHEN: Sunday, September 25 at 1.30pm
Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit star in Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers`
WHAT'S ON
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September
9 Movie Night at the Foreshore 9-11 White on Whitehaven Long Lunch by Fish D’vine 9-11 Don River Dash
10 Proserpine Flower Show and Fete 11 Whitsunday Trail Festival 16 Big Aussie BBQ 17 Fairytales on Ice at the PEC 17 Paul Bowman Challenge 17-30 Whitsundays Arts Festival 18 Family Fun Day at the Foreshore 18 Movie Night at the Foreshore 20 Whitsunday Fly In And Runway Dinner
23 Badboys Australia at Reef Gateway Hotel 23 Whitsundays Art Prize Exhibition Opening Night 24 Whitsundays Arts Festival Opening Ceremony 25 Whitsundays Arts Festival Foreshore Festivities and Handmade Art Markets
25 Concert and Conversation Dinner at The Belvedere
24 Celeste showing at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre
25 Parallel showing at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre
October
12 New York New York Charity Cocktail Party Fundraiser 28 Halloween Night Of Frights at BIG4 Adventure Whitsundays
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“TOP GUN: MAVERICK” (M) 120mins Action/Drama THE BEST ACTION MOVIE RETURNS After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground Stars: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller “WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING” (M) 104mins Drama/Mystery/Thriller BEST SELLER BASED ON THE WORLD-RENOWNED BEST SELLER A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man she was once involved with. Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson “THE REEF: STALKED” (M) 93mins Adventure/Thriller FILMED IN BOWEN AND THE WHITSUNDAYS After her sister’s murder, Nic, her younger sister and two friends seek solace through a Pacific Island kayaking adventure. Hours into the trip the women are stalked by a shark and must band together, face their fears and save each other. Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson “LEE KERNAGHAN: BOY FROM THE BUSH” (G) 100mins Music/True Story TRUE STORY OF AUSTRALIA’S LIVING LEGENDS Part concert film and part road movie, Boy From The Bush combines the stunning landscapes, remarkable people and amazing stories that have inspired this much-loved Australian Country singer over many years. Stars: Lee Kernaghan as himself, Ensemble cast
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Take Me Down To
It might be a little too early in the year for November Rain but not for an explosive live tribute to “the most dangerous band in the world” at the Airlie Beach Hotel in late September, booked for a very special Sunday Session event. Take me down to The Pub when Paradise City - Guns N’ Roses Show bring an explosive live performance to Airlie, paying homage to one of the biggest bands of all time and their globe-conquering era. The band, who launched to stardom with the highest selling debut album of all time, are brought back to life with this revival show for the ages. They’ll keep the high echelon shows rolling with an afternoon of rock at The Pub one week after GEED UP play on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
New generations of youngsters have been blessed with a full catalogue of rock anthems to trawl through, and those who were there to see them live remember the vibration and electricity of their sound, idolising these iconic rock gods for decades.
In the ‘Paradise City’ – Guns N’ Roses
Faithfully recreating the sound and the look, this tribute band are as close as it comes to the real deal
show, Sweet Child O’ Mine fanatics have found the closest thing to the real deal in their prime. If you’ve got an Appetite For Destruction, look no further than this astonishingly accurate homage to Guns N’ Roses in their world conquering era of ’87 to ’93. It all starts with Paradise City front man, Paul, who channels Axl Rose’s unique vocals that’ll have you on your knees, feeling like you’ve travelled back in time. Sweet Child O’ Mine, you’ll be absolutely spoilt by this resurrection of the early ’90s
‘Paradise City’ have an Appetite For Destruction that they plan to quench at The Pub on September 25
Guns N’ Roses style. With authentic attire, lead guitarist Nathan is almost possessed by the powerful playing of Slash and his classic style. With trademark Gibson Les Paul in hand, untamed afro, and the unmistakable top hat, it’ll be like one of the most renowned guitarists of all time is on the Bar Top Stage at Airlie Beach Hotel.
For two hours, ‘Paradise City’ run the gamut of Roses’ mega hits: Sweet Child O’ Mine, Paradise City, November Rain, Welcome To The Jungle, Patience, Don’t Cry, You Could Be Mine, Knockin’ On Heav-
Welcome To The Jungle! The Airlie Beach Hotel is bringing ‘Paradise City’ – Guns N’ Roses Show to its stage in late September en’s Door, and much, much more. Make sure you don’t miss the tasty selection of fan favourites, too, like Nightrain, Rocket Queen, Civil War, and Estranged to name a few.
Don’t miss this free show at the Airlie Beach Hotel and a resurrection of rock royalty and its ‘90’s style. WHAT: ‘Paradise City’ Guns ‘N’ Roses Show
WHEN: 2.00pm to 5.30pm on Sunday, September 25 WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel
Gala Concert Brings Community Together
A smaller event called The Gala Evening held in 2021
Musical notes will be ringing out of the Performing Arts Centre at Proserpine State high school next Thursday night when a host of musical magicians come together to present a night of big bands, big tunes and big entertainment.
The 2022 Gala Concert promises to be a revival of an iconic annual event that is now back after a three-year hiatus. A true cross-community event, the concert brings together bands from across the region. Cannonvale and Proserpine State School’s will join together, their concert bands and string orchestras combining to create the “The Little Kids Big Band’. Having practiced the same songs separately all term, they will be united the day before for a full-day workshop where they will play together for the first time. Proserpine State High School will showcase their concert band, stage band and string orchestra as well as their High School Big Band. This year, the event also welcomes the Citizens Band who are coming to ‘sit in’ with the High School Band. The Whitsunday Big Band will also feature in the Gala Concert and will be joined by young musicians from the High School. Around 70 instrumentalists of all ages will be playing on the night and the new Performing Arts Centre can hold up to 450 people with tickets selling fast. Head of the Arts Department Jenny Napier said that the bands will play a range of familiar songs from jazz to modern classics.
“It will be a lovely night of school and community bands getting together and performing,” she said. “All the bands have already got a following so it will be a good opportunity for everyone to come and listen.”
Thursday 15th September 2022
Doors open 6:00pm - 6:30pm start
Performances by:
• Proserpine State High School Band • Proserpine Citizen’s Band • Proserpine State
High School Strings • Little Kids Big Band
Proserpine State School and
Cannonvale State School Juniors • Proserpine State
High School Orchestra • Proserpine State High School
Big Band • Whitsunday Big Band Tickets $25 Family $10 per adult $5 per child/concession
Tickets available at the door or download the Qkr! app and pre-pay on your phone
