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What’s On in 2018 Harmony Club—
see calendar of events
• Centre based respite
Monday to Thursday
• Social Support Monday to Friday
Stay n Play - Playgroup
• Monday to Friday
• 9:30 to 11:30
Thrift Shop
• Monday to Friday -
9am to 2:30pm
• Saturday 9am—12 midday
Social Groups
Mahjong
• 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday.
9:30 to 11:30
• Knitting 2nd and 4th Tuesday.
9:30 to 11:30
• Painting for Pleasure
Wednesdays 9:15 to 12:15
except School Holidays
• Creative Connections
2nd Wednesday each month
7pm to 9pm
• English Conversation
Fridays 10am to 12 except school
holidays
• Women’s Wellbeing Circle 3rd Saturday each month
2pm to 5pm
FREE TAI CHI FRIDAYS
The City Council GOLD program
runs FREE TAI CHI at the Centre
10-11 Friday mornings.
YOGA CLASS
Wednesday Evenings
from 6pm to 7 pm
St. David’s St. David’s St. David’s St. David’s
Neighbourhood CentreNeighbourhood CentreNeighbourhood CentreNeighbourhood Centre
The year is certainly marching on, and September looks to be as jammed
packed and busy as August. Thank you to all of those who attended our
Seniors Week events, Cheshire Cath entertained us all at our Seniors Week
concert and we were wowed by the talents of the Harmony Club clients and
staff at the Talent Show.
By now I hope you have had the opportunity to meet with our two social
work students completing their placement with us. Marici and Beverly will
be with us until mid-November and will work across all of our programs. We
are very lucky to have two such willing to learn and help students and I hope
you have made them feel welcome.
Last month we were notified our application for a grant to purchase some
new tables was approved. This is very exciting to be able to update this vital
piece of furniture. On a daily basis the tables and chairs are being moved
around for different activities and we look forward to having tables that tilt
and are on wheels to make this task much easier. The grant was awarded as
part of the Department of Communities Thriving QLD Communities Grant.
For the past three years the staff have spent a day in December cleaning and
tiding the centre, this year we would like to invite all members of our
community to join in and help keep the centre looking like the welcoming
space we want it to be. The flyer with the Working Bee details is in the news-
letter so I hope you can join us on Saturday 22nd
September for a morning of
work, I can promise you a yummy morning tea will be provided as thank you
for your efforts.
Regards Kellie Our driveway into the centre is quite narrow, and so is Rook-
wood Avenue. Please do not park too close to the driveway
or our Neighbourhood Centre Vehicles can not turn into our
driveway. Our vehicles can be carrying clients with limited
mobility so it is essential that they are able to enter the
driveway and park near our entrance
safely. Parking is available behind the
church on the corner of Keeling Street
and Orange Grove Road. Thank you for
your kind consideration.
Do you know that we have an EFTPOS machine now?
Minimum of $10, and it can be used to pay for Harmony, Stay
n Play, Social Group Fees and also for Thrift Shop Purchases.
See Reception.
SEPTEMBER
Message from the Manager
EKKA came to Stay n Play in the way of farm animal fun and making
show bags.
We had a lovely wooden farm yard donated to Stay n Play by a
family who have moved onto school. We added farm animals to the
yard and watched the children play, matching and naming the
animals, making animal sounds and creating their own stories.
The children made their own show bags, this in an activity that has
been done in playgroup for many years, and involves children
decorating their paper bag with stickers and drawings, families
donate small items to go into the bags and at the end of the day the
children receive their bag full of goodies.
We have continued to explore shapes and colours, numbers and
alphabet letters with collage, puzzles, discovery bins with rice and
using tweezers.
Daniella has begun her parenting workshops “Parenting with your
child’s Brain in Mind” on a Tuesday morning. This is a 6 part
workshop exploring the science based strategies to nurture your
child’s developing mind enabling you to reduce some of the chaos
and drama while strengthening the relationship with your
child. Please contact St David’s Neighbourhood centre if you have
any questions.
This month we will be celebrating Father’s day by making something
special for our dads, granddads, uncles and other significant adults
in our lives. We will also be visiting with the Harmony groups and
giving gifts to the men in the groups.
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Stay n Play
HARMONY CLUB NEWSHARMONY CLUB NEWSHARMONY CLUB NEWSHARMONY CLUB NEWS
Hello Harmony Club members. September brings us warmer weather, swooping magpies and fun at Harmony
Club.
Did you know that 79 percent of unpaid carers do not identify as a carer? If you provide unpaid care and
support to family members or friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or
who are frail aged, you are a carer. Carers in our community are estimated to provide $60.3 billion of unpaid
care to our community.
As part of our recognition of carers week we will be hosting a carers supper on 12th
September. This is at
5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. We plan this to be an opportunity to come together with other people in a similar
situation and be provided with information that supports you to continue as a carer. The evening will be
presented in conjunction with Carers Qld.
Some of you may have met Marici, our student who is currently doing placement with us in Harmony. Marici
has very kindly agreed to do a presentation on her Brazil in Harmony on Tuesday 11th
& Thursday 13th
September. All are welcome, but if you do not normally attend on this day please remember to RSVP
3274 3240.
Hope to see you all soon and remember to watch for those Magpies.
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VOLUNTEER NEWS from Karen
Training and Employment Pathways
Did you know that we can assist you to access training and skill
development, or support you in your job search efforts? If you are
needing to gain new skills, get more work experience, or get help with
your resume and job applications please contact Kellie or Karen on
3274 3240 or [email protected] to arrange a confidential chat about how we can assist you.
How does volunteering benefit our community?
We know that volunteering plays a critical role in empowering individuals, but it also an important element
in fostering active citizenship and in building inclusive and resilient communities in which we can all
flourish.
Volunteering:
♦ Encourages empowerment, by providing people with an influential role in the community
♦ Provides a skilled and ready workforce to support the valuable work of not-for-profit organisations
♦ Ensures the ongoing delivery of a range of important services in our community
♦ Improves volunteers’ health, wellbeing and emotional resilience
♦ Helps build a sense of satisfaction, pride, purpose and accomplishment
♦ Provides a positive impact on the lives of others
♦ Helps develop new skills, and expands volunteers’ life and work experience, especially when formal work
and education opportunities might be limited
♦ Helps build social networks, connectedness and community resilience
To learn more about how our volunteers bring benefit to our community contact Karen Shapcott
Thrift Shop News The Thrift Shop currently has a lot of stock of Children’s Winter clothes. There are racks of Children’s winter
clothes available at Stay N Play for the convenience of the families and these are all only 50 cents per item.
Come on in and grab some bargainsCome on in and grab some bargainsCome on in and grab some bargainsCome on in and grab some bargains
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 2.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm
Check out all of the fashions for the
warmer spring weather, arriving in our
thrift shop
R U OK? Day.
Have you wondered what R U OK? is all about?
It is a reminder to us all about checking in with
others to see if they are doing okay.
Got a niggling feeling that someone you know or
care about it isn’t behaving as they normally
would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More
agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not
themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it.
By starting a conversation and commenting on the
changes you’ve noticed, you could help that
family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow our conversation steps to show
them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know
you’re someone who cares enough to ask.
How do you tell if you should ask someone if they are ok? Some things to look out for include:
A person looking tired, flat, complains of physical headaches more often, eating more or less, drinking alcohol exces-
sively , fidgety or nervous, mood changes, irritable, anxious, quick to anger, appears withdrawn, difficult to concen-
trate ,not usual self, or thoughts confused.
First step is to ASK, pick a conversation with them. One can ask a question like “How are you going these days?”
Next be ready to LISTEN to them without judgement. Be prepared for them to say “No, I am not ok”, and know what
step you are going to take. They may not wish to talk, just let them know that you are there for them if they want to chat
when they are ready to do so.
Next ENCOURAGE some action by offering help, see a doctor, or give phone numbers to get some help with counselling.
Final step is Check IN on them at a later time. You could say: “I’ve been thinking of you and wanted to know how you’ve
been going since we last chatted.” Stay in touch and be there for them. Genuine care and concern can make a real dif-
ference.
COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT FREE
COMMUNITY BBQ BREAKFAST
Friday 28th September
7:30 to 9:00 am
On the Corner of Orange Grove Road, and
Rookwood Avenue
ADULT LEARNING WEEK From the 1
st to the 8
th of September, Australia celebrates Adult Learning Week and World
Literacy Day. Most people think of formal schooling, TAFE or Uni when they think of learning.
But nowadays with increasing technological change and more Australians moving away from
traditional networks of family and friends, we need to keep learning way beyond the time of
our formal education.
Research shows that lifelong learning makes a difference! It improves your life in so many
ways – from your health and wellbeing through to your socioeconomic status.
It’s important to challenge yourself. Moving beyond your comfort zone improves your life. It builds your confidence and
happiness. It broadens your outlook and expands your mind.
It helps you to stay relevant in an ever-changing world.
It keeps you connected with others, and helps prevent stress and loneliness.
There are many types of informal learning that we do at different stages in our lives. Learning activities that focus on
building friendships, improving health and wellbeing, developing new skills and building confidence are all useful as we
transition through life.
To celebrate Adult Learners Week, St David’s Neighbourhood Centre invites you to try one of our Social Groups for
free! Between the 1st
and the 15th
of September choose any of the following groups to try and there will be no cost for
your first visit.
Activities available in September include:
Tuesday 4th
- Mahjong,
Wednesday 5th
– Painting for Pleasure
Friday 7th
– Tai Chi or Conversational English
Tuesday 11th
– Knitting group
Wednesday 12th
- Creative Connections
Saturday 15th
- Women’s Wellbeing Circle
Please call 3274 3240 for more information or to RSVP.
Adult Learners Week at Coopers Plains Library –
109 Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains
Free workshops for young adults to seniors.
Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on 07 3403 1530 to reserve your place.
Wednesday 5 Sep 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Computer Skills – Level One
Computer basics for the beginner
Wednesday 5 Sep 6:30pm
Coopers Plains Local History Group - Discuss and learn about the history of Coopers Plains and the surrounding suburbs.
Call Beryl on (07) 3275 2324 or 0448 040 442
Saturday 8 Sep 10.00am to 11.30am
Growing Orchids—Phalaenopsis orchids are among the most popular indoor plants in the world, and with the
right care will provide many years of enjoyment. In this seminar, commercial orchid grower David Furness will
discuss the origin and background of the Phalaenopsis orchid and share top tips for how to help these stunning
plants to thrive.
Dementia Awareness Month
September is Dementia awareness month this year. 3 in 10
people over the age of 85 years and almost 1 in 10 people
over the age of 65 have dementia. People with dementia
account for 52% of all residents in residential aged care fa-
cility.
Dementia is the term used to describe the symptom of
large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in
a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe a
loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physi-
cal functioning.
Dementia can involve:
Trouble completing tasks that were once easy.
Difficulty solving problems.
Changing in mood or personality,
Withdrawing from friends and family.
Problems with communication, either written or spoken.
Confusion about places, people and events.
Visual changes, trouble understanding images.
Risk factors are advancing age, family members with AD,
genetics, research identified several gene variants that
increase the chance of developing AD. Factors that cause
cardiovascular disease may be linked to higher risks of devel-
oping AD. Traumatic brain injury can be a risk factor too. The
rate at which disease progresses is different for everyone.
Approaches to dealing with Dementia include, treatment of coexisting medical conditions, coordination of health care
professionals, participation in activities to improve mood, behavioural interventions, education about the disease, and
building strong support and care networks.
Life doesn’t stop with the diagnosis of Dementia. While it is a debilitating condition, many aspects of life can still be
enjoyed. Language is a powerful tool. The words we can use can strongly influence how others treat or view people with
dementia. Appropriate language must be accurate, respectful, inclusive, empowering and not stigmatising.
Some of the Resources available are-
Dementia Australia 1800 180 023
National dementia helpline 1800 100 500
Carer support groups –Dementia support Australia 1800 699 799 (24 hr line)
www.dementia.org.au
If you have any questions or concerns
about yourself, or someone close to
you, and you are not sure where to
start, come and have a confidential and
supportive chat to Kellie or Belinda and
they will assist you with the next step.
A Message from Cec As I write this, another Brisbane Exhibition has come and gone. It has been a time,
we are told, when the country comes to the city. A time when the cattle, the sheep, the horses and other farm animals are
on display. There are displays of fruit, vegetables, flowers and other produce that come from the farm and the home
garden. Also on display are the things that are made by human hands using what the land and the garden has produced.
The ingredients for the cakes, the bread, the pickles and the wool and the cotton for the garments on display. To see all
these things is to want to sing that old hymn, “Yes God is good in earth and sky, From ocean depths to spreading woods,
Ten thousand voices seem to cry, God made us all and God is good.” The things that we see on display reminds us of what
can be achieved when we, as human beings work hand in had with God who made us and all living things. There was a time
when on Exhibition Sunday, crowds gathered at the show grounds for a service of praise and thanksgiving to God to ac-
knowledge Him as the giver of every good and perfect gift.
How things have changed over time. In the hustle and bustle of this modern world it is so easy to take for granted the food
we eat, the water we drink, the clothes we wear and the beauty of the world around us. We give no thought to the people
who often do it tough on the land producing the meat we eat or the grain that is milled to make the bread we eat or the
wool off the sheep’s back used to make the clothes we wear or those who grow the vegetables we consume. To take for
granted what we have and to give no thought to where it came from or who provided it is to be
selfish and self centred. It is time we all slowed down and stopped to smell the roses and look at
the beauty of the world around us and say thank you to those who make it possible for us to en-
joy what we have and to give thanks to God who gave us this wonderful world and all that is in it
that He has made. Yes God is good and He proves it to us everyday.
God bless, Cec Cec Lawson offers Pastoral Care to participants at the Neighbourhood Centre
CAN YOU
LEND A
St. David’s UCA Neighbourhood Centre
68 Orange Grove Road
(enter via Rookwood Avenue)
Coopers Plains 4108
Phone: 3274 3240
Fax: 3272 7150
Email: [email protected]
Website:
stdavidsnc.org.au
STAFF:
Dawn Claes
Yvette Curl
Jillian Druery
Katrina Marschke
Kerry Hayes
Karen Shapcott
Belinda Powley
MANAGER: Kellie Griffiths
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Anne Brand—Chair
Robyn Solomon—Vice Chair
Bruce Moffat—Treasurer
Lenore Gibson—Secretary
Sue Williams
Andrew Demack
Volunteer now and become
active in your community
YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
ABN 64 543 404 785
ST. DAVIDS UNITING CHURCH
Service Times - Sunday 8 am (traditional service) and 9:30 am (Family Service with Sunday School)
Holy Communion - celebrated 1st Sunday of each Month
Youth service - 1st & 3rd Sunday each month at 6:30pm
1. Preheat oven 180°C. Line a rec-
tangle baking tray with baking
paper.
2. Melt butter and jam together
in a small saucepan.
3. Sift flour and add sugar into a
bowl and mix in the butter and
jam mixture.
4. Spread mixture in pan and
bake for approx. 25 minutes.
5. When cool drizzle plain icing
over it and cut into small slices.
COOKING WITH KATRINA
INGREDIENTS
230 grm butter
3 TB spoons jam
(any flavour)
3 cups self raising
flour
1 cup sugar