Upper Ross Community Centre1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909Email: communitycentre@urcc.org.au

A division of NQ Community Services Volume 7, Issue 4

CONTENTS

Ÿ New Fit Camp classes starting soon

Ÿ Crime Action Plan

Ÿ Tax Help now Available

Ÿ Family Portraits - Book Now

Ÿ Counselling Service Available

Ÿ Financial Management Support

Bits ‘n PiecesA Community Newsletter for the Upper RossFREE

August/September 2012

UPPER ROSS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHALLENGEARE YOU SICK OF BEING SICK?

DO YOU NEED TO KICK START YOUR LIFE?WANT TO ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS GOALS?

WANT TO DISCOVER A NEW YOU?WANT IT ALL FOR FREE?

The Upper Ross Healthy Lifestyle Challenge will help you achieve all this and more. Our qualified personal trainers will provide you with a healthy eating plan and group training program as well as nutrition workshops and personal support.

If you are committed to the program and follow the advice provided you should lose weight and inches, increase fitness and improve your overall health.

Programs such as these could cost $1,000's but we are able to offer it for free thanks to funding from the E Robert Hayles & Alison Hayles Charitable Trust managed by Perpetual .

Application forms are now available from the Upper Ross Community Centre and close at noon on 23rd August. The program will commence on Saturday 1st September and run through to 24th November.

We encourage everyone to apply* but as places are limited applications may be assessed against certain criteria.*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply

Funded by The E Robert Hayles & Alison L Hayles Charitable Trust managed by Perpetual

“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”

9 Connemara Course, Kelsowww.rossriver.com.au

FAMILY PORTRAITSBOOK NOW

With less than five months till Christmas now is a great time to think about a present for those hard to buy for grandparents, special friends or other family members.

What better idea than a professional family portrait?

Upper Ross Community Centre will be holding their very popular Family Portrait Day on the weekend of 3rd & 4th November.

Where else can you get a professional sitting AND an 11 x 14 photo for just $15.

Get in early and book your time slot NOW.

Call the Centre on 4774 0144 and tick this Christmas present off your list.

CHEAP 2ND HAND BOOKS NOW ON

SALE AT THE UPPER ROSS

COMMUNITY CENTRE

PRICES START FROM 50c

Do you have trouble getting the kids off the internet and doing their chores? Perhaps try what this mum did!!

TAX HELP APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLEFOR LOW INCOME EARNERS

Need Help Preparing Your Tax Return?

The Upper Ross Community Centre is now offering free assistance for those needing to lodge a tax return who earn less than $50,000 pa and meet certain criteria.

Tax Help appointments can be made ONLY when all group certificates and other necessary paperwork have been received.

Phone 4774 0144 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES @ the COMMUNITY CENTRECRAFT

Mondays from 9.30am

If you love your craft, like to have a chat, enjoy sharing ideas, want to learn new skills and make new friends as well, then our Monday morning Craft Group is just what you are looking for. Why sit at home alone quilting, sewing, knitting, scrapbooking or doing whatever craft you enjoy? Come along and join

other craft-lovers, pick up and share tips, ideas and friendship.

TIME OUTTuesdays from 9.30am

Lonely? Bored? Nothing to do? Feeling isolated? Try Time Out - a friendly, social morning for men and women who just want to get out the house,

catch up with old friends or make new ones and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Everyone Welcome!!

CARDSThursdays from 9am

Looking for something different to do? Enjoy a good game of cards? Want to make new friends

Come along and join our social cards group.

COUNSELLING A Counsellor is available at the Upper Ross Community Centre every Monday morning from 10am. Do you need to speak to someone about issues affecting you and/or your family?

Bookings are essential to access this confidential, free service.

Phone 4774 0144 to make an appointment

ARTHRITIS AWARENESSSEMINAR

DATE: Wed. 5th SeptemberTIME: 9am to 12.30pmVENUE:Range Function Rm Brothers Leagues Club Golf Links Dve, KirwanCOST: $15 pp inc. m/tea

Speakers from TGH Orthopeadic Dept, TGH Rheumatology Dept, Ind. Living Solutions - Occupational Therapist, Arthritis Queensland

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 4775 3795

CONCRETERSYour We are

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0407 654 951Ross

ONE DAY WONDERSSeniors Day Trip

The One Day Wonders crew headed to Bowen in July and after the horrid weather we had been experiencing around the region of late it was great to

see the sun shining and clear blue skies.

Would love to tell you more about the trip but remember the old saying “What happens on the bus trip stays on the bus trip”.

The One Day Wonders will be hitting the road again in August and September but f ina l destinations are still under wraps.

Get in early and book a seat as they always fill quickly.

For more information or to make a booking call t h e U p p e r R o s s Community Centre on 4774 0144

Bookings are essential and there is a cost involved.

EVERYONE WELCOME @ TUESDAY PLAYGROUPA supported playgroup operates at the Upper Ross Community Centre every Tuesday between 9.30am and 11am. This is a chance for mums, dads, grandparents or carers to spend some quality time with their children while also enjoying the opportunity to socialise with other adults.

Bring morning tea, drinks, waterbottle for children, sun hats and a piece of fruit as a snack for your child. Just turn up or phone 4774 0144 for more information

HANDY HARDWARE&

ELECTRICAL

Try us first

For all your maintenance needs in the Upper Ross

Cnr Gollogoly Lane & Riverway Drive, Condon

Bike Tyres and TubesHand Tools

Household KeysWelding Supplies

PHONE: (07) 4773 2428

OPEN SEVEN DAYS

CRIME ACTION PLAN TACKLES CRIME HEAD ONLocal MPs have joined forces with police and the Townsville City Council to

tackle crime and reduce crime rates with the launch of a Crime Action Plan.Member for Thuringowa Sam Cox said the plan was the first phase of a continuous program to deal with crime issues, particularly crime across Thuringowa and Townsville.

The Crime Action Plan includes a number of initiatives including; Ÿ Seeking a commitment for increased police on the beat as part of the

Newman Government's pledge of 1300 extra officersŸ New police operations focusing on juvenile crimeŸ Development of Boot Camps

“Police have also highlighted the importance of reporting all crime, whether big or small, to police, Crime Stoppers or Policelink,” Mr Cox said.

Crime Stoppers 1 800 333 000 Policelink 131 444 Above: Sam Cox MP and Cr Gary

Eddiehausen discuss the Crime Action Plan

OPEN 7 DAYSMon – Fri 8 – 8

Sat 9 – 3Sun & Pub Hols 9 – 1

· Diabetes Agency

· Discounted prescription prices

· Medication (Webster) packing

Cnr Riverway Drive and Gollogly Lane, Rasmussen

Phone: 4755 4654

MY MOOLA is a new program which will soon be offered by the Upper Ross Child and Family Support Program. It is designed to help you overcome many of the financial concerns that may be affecting you and your family.

Money problems are often the cause of other issues that make day to day life a struggle, including;Ÿ depressionŸ family violenceŸ ill healthŸ marriage breakdownŸ substance abuse

MY MOOLA is a holistic program designed to get to the cause of the problem and work, both one-on-one and in groups, with participants, incorporating; counselling, financial management support, community education, No Interest Loans and referral to additional support services.

The first FREE workshop will be on MAKING YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER and will be held at the Upper Ross Community Centre on Wednesday 19th September between 10am and 11.30am.

Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the community centre on 4774 0144.

For more information on the MY MOOLA program you can also phone the centre.

MY MOOLA stands for:

ManageYourMoneyOvercomeOverspending LiveAwesome

GETTING OUT OF DEBT & OVERCOMING MONEY PROBLEMS

N & J DEVALTERYOUR LOCAL BLOKE SERVICING THE UPPER ROSS AND SURROUNDS

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND SPLIT SYSTEMSAIRCONDITIONING INSTALLS AND MAINTENANCE

SERVICING ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDSNO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Refrigerant licence No. Lo56918Electrical Contractor No. 69820

PHONE: 0429 648 399

ANTENATAL & CHILD HEALTH CLINIC Did you know that you can attend your antenatal appointments and have early childhood health check ups each week at the Upper Ross Community

Centre?Midwives from the Townsville Hospital are here every Wednesday and Thursday, while a child health nurse is available every Thursday to ensure that your new baby is progressing well.

Beat the traffic, by-pass the parking p r o b l e m s a n d f o r g e t a b o u t uncomfortable, busy waiting rooms.

Just turn up for child health appointment while Midwife appointments available by phoning 0457 925 745.

Are you aged 50+?Want to learn about computers and the internet?

Need access to a computer or the internet?

FREE one-on-one support is available to residents aged over 50 who are interested in learning more about computers and the internet, but at their own pace.

Don’t have your own computer but would still like to access the internet?

F R E E a c c e s s t o modern, internet ready computers is also available to those over 50yrs who do not have their own equipment.

Both are available at t h e U p p e r R o s s Community Centre. Bookings are essential on 4774 0144

NAIDOC WEEK PLAYGROUPTuesday 3rd July saw the Centre hold a special playgroup to celebrate NAIDOC Week. What a fun day!! With over 20 children and 12 parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and carers in attendance everyone had a great day.

The air was filled with the sounds of a didgeridoo and the children had fun joining in with clap sticks, rainmakers and kulups. Thanks to Rasmussen School for the loan of the instruments.

Darren helped out at the art table and showed the children how to do their own traditional dot

painting. Michael Baker. (pictured above), had fun joining in.

Everyone enjoyed the morning tea and thanks must go to the girls from Fudge n Stuff who donated lots of yummy brownies and cookies which disappeared very quickly.

The day ended with a tour of the community Garden.

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Kelso Country Music ClubThuringowa RSL Club - Kelso

Sunday Country2pm - 7pm (Walkups)Ÿ 19th August

16th September

Friday Night Cabaret7.30pm - 11pm

Entertainment by invited guests

Ÿ 24th AugustŸ 28th September

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PIZZA BAZAAR BEST BY FAR

TRIED THE REST NOW TRY THE BEST

4/1465 Riverway Drive, KelsoPH: 4789 1223

OPEN 7 DAYS

WE DELIVER TOKELSO, RASMUSSEN, CONDON & KIRWAN

SENIORS WEEKBook your place at the Upper Ross Community Centre table at the Townsville City Council’s annual Seniors Picnic in the Park on Wednesday 22nd August.

The picnic will also include the popular Li festyle Expo, free e n t e r t a i n m e n t , giveaways and lunch. All with no cost to you.

Phone the centre on 4774 0144 to get your seat. You must find your own transport to the picnic

TRAINING/MEETING ROOM FOR HIRENEED A MEETING OR TRAINING ROOM IN THE UPPER ROSS?

Did you know that NQ Community Services has a fully equipped meeting and training room available for hire 24/7?

With a capacity for up to 30 people, we can provide an electronic whiteboard, screen, data projector and kitchenette. There is also a number of covered breakout areas if required.

With plenty of off-street parking, it is just minutes from Willows Shopping Centre and centrally located in Rasmussen.

Drop in to the Upper Ross Community Centre today to see if its right for your needs and talk to our staff about our highly competitive daily or weekly rates or phone 4774 0144 for more info.

The Upper Ross Community Centre - the ideal place for your group training or meeting needs in the Upper Ross.

Serves: 8

Ingredients·750g beef mince ·1 egg ·1 onion, peeled and chopped ·1 cup dried bread crumbs ·salt and pepper to taste ·1½ tablespoons mustard ·½ cup tomato sauce ·1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation methodPrep: 10 minutes | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 180 C. 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 22cm loaf pan or form into a loaf in the middle of a lightly greased baking tray. 3. In a separate small bowl, combine the mustard, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf. 4. Bake for 1 hour.

No-Fail Meatloaf

CAR BOOT SALEThuringowa RSLKelso Dve, KelsoSat 25th August

8am - 2pm

Jumping Castle, Face Painting,Car & Bike Display, Food &

Full Bar ServiceBookings: 0400274 397 Lindsay

FITCAMP IS COMINGWant to get fitter, stronger, healthier or

faster?The Rise and Shine Fitcamp can help you

achieve your goals.

Fitcamp is fun, outdoor fitness training held in the best part of the world.

J o i n u s f o r professional group

fitness training to improve fitness, body strength and flexibility through resistance training, interval cardio training and core strength movements.

Fitcamp sessions will include;Ÿ Circuit trainingŸ BoxingŸ Body weight & resistance training

Fitcamp is suitable for all levels of fitness.

Commencing in September Fitcamps will be held every Tuesday @ 5.30pm and Friday @ 6.30am at the Upper Ross Community Centre.

UPPER ROSS MECHANICAL

Unit 2, 1231 Riverway DriveRasmussen

Repairs and Tyres(Next to BP Servo)

Guaranteed Mechanical & Auto Electrical Repairs to all vehiclesBy highly qualified technicians

Ph: 4789 1299Fax: 4774 0980

WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF BITS ‘n PIECESDon’t have the internet or a computer at home? You can still grab a copy of the Bits ‘n Pieces newsletter every two months at select business outlets throughout the Upper Ross.

Look for the Bits ‘n Pieces newsletter holders at the following places;

*IGA Rasmussen*Gumvale Mini Mart*Riverway Chemist*Kelso Fish Shop

*UR Medical Centre*Carlyle Gardens

*McDonalds Rasmussen*BP Rasmussen

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

WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

August/September

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY8.30-10am Community Garden9.00 Gentle Exercise9.30am Craft 10am CounsellingSeniors Computer Kiosk

8.30-10am Community Garden9.00am Gentle Exercise9.30-11am Playgroup9.30-11.30am Timeout9.30-11.30am Computers4.00pm Legal Advice 4.30pm Walking Group5.30pm Fit Camp (starts September)Seniors Computer Kiosk

8.00am Midwife8.30 - 10am Community Garden5.30pm ZumbaSeniors Computer Kiosk Tax HelpOne Day Wonders - monthly

22nd August - Seniors Picnic in the Park

6.30am Fit Camp (Sept)8.00am Midwife9.00am Child Health9.00am Indigenous Support Service9.00am Social cards 4.30pm Walking group6.30pm Tai ChiSeniors Computer Kiosk

8.30-10am Community Garden

SATURDAY