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October Newsletter 2020 OCTOBER 2020 What’s On This Month A Message from the Manager HARMONY CLUB It has certainly not taken long to warm up and for the feeling of Spring to be here. Centre based respite It feels surreal to be planning for the end of year and our Christmas celebrations. Monday to Thursday We will not be able to hold our usual Christmas party with everyone invited, THRIFT SHOP instead we are splitting our celebrations into three. Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th December will be for Harmony Club to recognise • Monday to Friday - Christmas with a special lunch and singing in the church, while on Friday 18th 9:30 to 12:30 December we would like to invite our volunteers, social group participants and SOCIAL GROUPS board members to a BBQ lunch in the garden. Planning has commenced to ensure they are COVIDSafe events and are still special. Knitting October is a busy month with many causes allocating a week to raise awareness. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Some of these are included in this month’s newsletter and we hope you find the 9:30 to 11:30 information provided useful. As always do not hesitate to contact the centre and Mahjong speak to one of our friendly and helpful staff if you find yourself in need of assistance. A problem shared is a problem halved. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday. We also have taken some time to acknowledge Carers Week and the wonderful 9:30 to 11:30 work those that care for others do in our community. Many do not recognise or Orange Grove Writers Group consider themselves a carer, they just do what they do because they love, care and want the best for the people they look after. Every Tuesday—1 to 2:30 pm Regards Kellie Painting for Pleasure Every Wednesday Acknowledgment of Bendigo Community Bank, Acacia Ridge 9:15 to 12:15 Over the last 12 months Bendigo Community Bank, Acacia Ridge has provided Creative Connections Craft sponsorship for our monthly newsletter which has assisted with covering the cost of Group printing each month. On behalf of all at St David’s Neighbourhood Centre I would like to express our deep appreciation of Bendigo Community Bank, Acacia Ridge for 2nd Wednesday monthly their support and commitment to sponsoring the work of groups in the local 7pm to 9pm community. Busy Hands Craft Group Every Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 To contact Lifeline: English Conversation Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days) Mondays 10am to 12 (except school holidays) Text: 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight AEDT, 7 nights) Yoga Monday evening 6pm Chat online: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat (7pm - midnight, 7 nights) FREE BCC GOLD PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TAI CHI Fridays. 10 to 11 am in the Garden Room (except school This issue of the Newsletter holidays) was kindly sponsored by YOGA CLASS Monday’s . 2 –3pm In the Garden Room (except school holidays) Welcome one and all to October and hopefully some well needed rain will be heading our way leading into summer as it is still so very dry. Harmony Club We continue with covid-19 restrictions and especially around physical distancing and allowable numbers of clients attending each day and during transport. However there may News be some changes ahead as state restrictions are slowly modified and it has been wonder- ful to see the infection numbers in Victoria finally start to come down as it has been truly horrible for our friends down south. While we have not put anything specific in the calendar, if client numbers allow on any particular day, we will look to some very small group outings even if it is just a drive somewhere to get out of the centre for a little while. These events will be assessed and decided on the day so I think we will call them surprise activities. Please be assured that all current restrictions are for your safety and considered best practice for the community care sector. We thank you all for continuing to follow the standard conditions below: • If you feel unwell at all, even with the slightest of symptoms, then you must stay at home and contact your doctor to be tested. • Always maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres and good hand hygiene. • One person per 4 square metres in activity rooms. (this equates to a maximum of 16 in the Harmony room) • There will always be a vacant seat between clients during transport and if you would like to use a single use face mask during transport, we have those available for you. On Monday 12th we will have a movie day and will be showing the 1995 movie “Babe” about a little pig who apparently since his worldwide movie fame now actually lives a life of pig luxury on his own private island in the Bahamas. On Monday 26th we will have a BBQ lunch. On Saturday 31st it is time for all eligible voters to get out and vote in the Queensland State election. You can also apply for a postal vote now. This can be simply done on-line at ecq.qld.gov.au or by phoning 1300 881 665. Below are a few interesting October events in history: 1925 – Greater Brisbane was inaugurated as a single municipal authority under Brisbane City Council. 1892 – The Australian Cricket Council announces an intercolonial cricket competition to be known as the Sheffield Shield. 1862 – The Melbourne Zoo is opened. 1888 – Launceston, Tasmania is proclaimed a city. 1892 – Jackie Howe shears a total of 321 sheep in 7 hours and 40 minutes at Blackall, Queensland, a record for hand shears that still stands. 1933 – Australia's first traffic lights are installed in Sydney. 1935 – The Hornibrook Bridge opens, connecting Brisbane and Redcliffe, the 2.8 km bridge is one of the longest timber and girder bridges in Australia As always if you have any ideas for different activities, or any suggestions of how we can improve our services to you then we are always happy to receive your feedback. Take care and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Max I’m 98—Have to Isolate Oh what to do, maybe something new? Or just stay sitting with my knitting. I could do the washing, or clean the floors, but just don’t feel like doing chores! Maybe a wine will be Okay, Just to get me through to Day. Picked up the remote, turned on the TV Nothing there I wanted to see. Time for a break, coffee and cake, Calories Mounting, I’m not counting. Wash my hands Disinfect, do it again to get the effect. No make-up needed or do my hair, Because I’m not going anywhere. Drat the Virus, I’ll be glad when it ends, Then I can see my family and friends. Can’t complain I’m feeling fine, when it’s all over I’ll be 99. Until that date I’ll isolate and keep on sitting with my knitting. Lily Hall 2020 In Australia, there are more than 3 million people or 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line. That includes 739,000 children or more than 1 in 6. Many of those affected are living in deep poverty – on average $135 a week below the poverty line. Economic relief packages during the Covid-19 pandemic have helped to alleviate some of this financial stress, however once these payments are returned to the pre-Covid rates then many families will find themselves struggling. St David’s Neighbourhood Centre and St David’s Uniting Church are dedicated to assisting those in need by providing emergency relief referral to appropriate support services, partnering with other local organisations to meet unmet needs such as food parcels, providing vouchers for our Thrift Shop, fundraising, providing parcels to those in need overseas through the Samaritans Purse program, and assisting women experiencing hardship by donating toiletries via Share the Dignity. Help St David’s Neighbourhood Centre to help others by: Go Card Donation— We have a collection Jar at Reception for any spare change you would like to donate. This is used to purchase Go Cards for members of the community in need, to attend Centre link, job interviews or important appointments. Harmony Eats— Our Harmony Eats program provides low cost nutritious meals for $5 to clients of the centre, or anyone from the community though supplies are limited. We accept donations of money to fund “Free Food Friday” where community members in need can access one of these meals for free. Since we started this program in the end of May we have given away over $1000 worth of meals to those in need. Your 10c recyclables can make a difference! The Neighbourhood centre is now registered with Containers for Change. You can drop your eligible containers into the Neighbourhood Centre, or take them to TOMRA Recycling Centre at 655 Toohey Road Salisbury. Please quote our No.C10125238. All funds raised will go towards our community outreach including our Monthly Community BBQ Breakfast. Did you know that Foot Health Week is October 12th – 18th? Podiatrists don’t only trim toenails, we specialize in the overall health of your feet and lower limbs. Here are just a few examples of what your podiatrist can help with. Diabetes-related foot concerns. By seeing a podiatrist at least annually, most people with diabetes can avoid associated complications such as foot ulcers, infections and amputations. Mobility. Mobility is the key to your independence. Avoiding foot complications can help you achieve the life you want to lead.
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