Supporting the community since 1990

Neighbourhood News

February 2018

Calendar of events

Monday

Armchair Yoga: Gentle exercise

10 to 11am. $5 pp

Emergency Relief: Support for people experiencing financial crisis; appointments

necessary.

Tuesday

Ukulele class: Lots of fun for experienced

players, 8.30 to 10.30am

Line Dancing: Fun for everybody!

10.30 to 11.30am

Seniors Day: Guest speakers, activities

and lunch. $6 per person

Wednesday

Playtime: For families with children under

school age, 9 to 11am

Social bridge: card game 9.30am to 12

Shed Mosaics: putting the pieces together.

You’ll be surprised at your skills 12.30pm

Thursday

Community Garden: Enjoy working in the

edible, organic garden. Volunteers welcome!

Book Club: The first Thursday of the month

10.30am (First meeting February 1)

Friday

Tai Chi: Great for balance and health.

9.30 to 10.30am $12.50pp

Welcome to the Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre

205 Reed Road Trinity Park

P: 4055 6440

PO Box 260 Smithfield Q 4878

E: admin@mcnc.org.au

www.mcnc.org.au

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre

welcomes all our members, friends and

affiliated services and organisations to

2018. We, the Management and staff of

the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre,

look forward to working with you all to

ensure our Centre continues to provide a

safe, accessible and resourceful service to all

the people in the Marlin Coast Region.

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 1pm

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is an incorporated community-based

organisation. Our vision is to be widely recognised as an organisation dedicated to

promoting, supporting and enhancing community, family and individual well-being.

We operate within the Social Justice Principles of equity, access, equality and

participation through professional support, a friendly safe and inclusive meeting

place, respect for the individual, a commitment to the community and integrity

throughout the organisation. The Centre receives core funding through the

Queensland Government’s Department of Communities.

The Ukes Group has now been meeting at our Centre for four (4) years, with usually more than

30 senior people attending.

The Ukes Group performs in many Aged Care Homes in Cairns and they all thoroughly enjoy playing ukulele, singing and making friends.

Meet at the Centre each Tuesday morning at

8.30am.

$2 per person

Phone 4055 6440

The Centre receives limited funding

through the Australian Government’s

Department of Social Services to deliver

limited assistance to people

experiencing financial crisis.

Support is available each Monday

morning by appointment. People living

in the area bounded by the Barron River

and north to Ellis Beach, as well as

Smithfield, Caravonica, and Lake Placid,

are eligible. Phone on Wednesday

afternoons for an appointment on the

following Monday.

Appointments can only be made every 3

months.

Depending on our resources, family food

parcels are available for those who can’t

secure an appointment.

I am entering my fourth week as Manager of the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre.

What a wonderful place to work and what a fabulous team we have here at the Centre.

I am not new to Neighbourhood Centres, having previously worked in Centres in the north

and north western regions of Queensland. The Northern Beaches regions of Cairns is a

vibrant and growing community and has a wealth of opportunities to tap into. I am

looking forward to getting to know some of the community assets we have here waiting to

be discovered.

Many thanks for the welcome received from the Management, Staff and Community

members. I am certainly looking forward to supporting the community into the future,

and welcome your ideas for further growth and development.

Kind Regards,

Chrsitine Buckland, Manager,

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre

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Guest speaker for Older Person’s Group Luncheon

on Tuesday, 13 February 2018:

Guest Speaker: Nan Hickenbotham

“The benefits of hydro therapy” Group commences 10.30 am for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat.

Speaker / Activities commence at 11.45 am.

Admission is free - You are welcome to join us for luncheon afterwards at a cost of $6.

(You can just come for lunch at 12.45 pm if you wish.)

February/March 2018 Calendar:

06/02 13/02 20/02 27/02

BBQ GAMES

Guest Speaker: Nan Hickenbotham

“The benefits of hydro therapy”

Bingo – eyes down at 11.45 am!

Birthday

Celebrations

“Brain Day” exercise the brain!

06/03 13/03 20/03 27/03

BBQ

GAMES

“Aged Care Rights”

Guest Speaker: James Keightley, Aged and Disability Advocate, Cairns

*Bus Trip to Cairns

Aquarium

Book early –

Places are limited!

“Share your Stories” PNG DAY - bring photos, stories mementos, to share. + Birthday celebrations

*Please note—change of departure area for Bus Trips:

Ivanhoe's Lane (in front of Ivanhoes’ Football and Recreation Club), Trinity

Park - at the end of Leisure Park Road – street that runs down beside the

Smithfield Library to Swimming Pool, Map 9 Ref B1 Cairns Street Directory.

- we hope this space will mean easier parking and departure process for all.

This Newsletter is produced with the assistance of membership subscriptions.

The inclusion of inserts and/or advertising in Neighbourhood News does not necessarily constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation

concerning products, services, opinions or information found in the contents.

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Every Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30 am

Get those feet moving with fun and easy dances to some great music.

Line dancing is a fantastic way to socialise and stay fit!

$2 per person

The Centre’s Playtime group has grown. There

are great friendships forming of young and old. It

is a real pleasure to see the children laughing and

playing and Mums chatting together. If you have

small children from birth through to around 4

years, why not come along? No need to book -

just turn up for some well-deserved social

therapy for you and your children.

Every Wednesday from 9am

COST: $2 PER FAMILY

Taylor Made Confidence

Teaches confidence and life skills through theatre.

We hold workshops every Thursday from 3:45pm to 4:45 pm for Primary School students.

Our classes are fun, interactive and rewarding. There are workshops available for all age groups.

natalie@taylormadeconfidence.com.au 0466 574 991 or follow us on Facebook!

Bus Trip:

New Cairns Aquarium

Tuesday 20 March 9.00 am — 2 pm

$60 per person (includes bus, entry to venue and lunch @ Mystery Location)

Places are limited so please book early, phone 4055 6440

Bookings close 13/03/18

GIFT CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Joan Widdowson continues to give her

generous support to the Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre— $2.00 from

every card sale is donated by Joan to

the Centre. So when you next require a

beautiful handmade card, choose one

from the wide array of cards which are

located just inside the front entry

door!!

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Tai Chi with Julie Hutchin is on Friday at 9-30—10-30am

Cost $12-50. Wear comfy clothes and bring a drink bottle.

Copyright Returning the Gift.

www.goldenphoenixtaichi.com

Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 6

“The progress is something you need to see to believe” - story from a participant’s family member:

In December 2014, my mother Pamela, due to heart issues, was fitted with a Pacemaker. This in itself was a huge adjustment, only to be followed with the loss of her loving husband, my Dad in March 2015. In September of 2015, Mum was diagnosed with the early onset of Parkinson’s Disease and as she had insisted on living on her own for the past 6 months it was agreed, the time had come for Mum to come and live with myself and my husband. After a few days, I realised how weak and fragile Mum had become. No energy, needing to lay down for most of the day, eating very little and becoming more reclusive. Just to have a conversation with Mum was difficult with the jaw of her mouth shaking constantly, showing strong signs of Parkinson’s Disease at this stage.

During the next 3 months, with various doctors’ visits and medication changes, to assist with Pamela’s progress, it was recommended we source Tai Chi Lessons in our area.

From my first initial phone call with Julie, I felt at ease to embark on this new pathway.

Pamela commenced Tai Chi classes in January 2016. As a frail and unstable on her feet, 76year aged lady, Pame-la attended her first lesson. As the oldest in the room and worried she may fall, Pamela began the first 4 weeks of her Tai Chi classes sitting in a chair and attempting all the movements in a much uncoordinated manner.

But to her credit and practice at home Pamela continued to persevere. One of the noticeable changes within 3

months was Pamela’s walking. Pamela always shuffled her feet, taking tiny steps, I believe to save herself from

falling. However, with the guidance of Julie, Pamela learnt to concentrate on what her feet where doing. Julie

taught Pamela to keep her feet wider apart, to assist with her balance. This was a milestone for Pamela. This

boosted her confidence in such a way, I was now able to take Pamela out shopping for short periods of

time. Something Pamela had not attempted in a long time.

As each week passed her control of her shakiness improved. Of course, there are still but days here and there, but by learning the art of Tai Chi, I believe Pamela has become stronger in her arms and hands and legs, giving her the ability and confidence she now has today. As for the shaking jaw back in September 2015, this is something I have not seen since 3 months after beginning Tai Chi.

The progress is something you need to see to believe. From a frail, exhausted lady back in December 2015, to someone who is up and about at 7.30am each morning, doing the daily chores, pegging out the laundry, being able to maintain her diary with small amounts of writing, to going out on luncheons with her friends and to the most achievable conquest, being able to babysit her 6 year old Great Grandson.

Thank you Julie, Tai Chi has given back to me the active mother I missed during 2014 and 2015.

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Marlin Coast Mens’ Shed

Nautilus Street, Trinity Beach

PO Box 108 Trinity Beach 4879

Shed open Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday and Saturday mornings.

Please drop in.

This popular class is suitable for all fitness levels, shapes and ages!!

The class incorporates quiet time, breathing practices, joint mobility, and balance awareness.

Regular lunches are held to share good fun times, and the opportunity to socialize with fellow students.

The cost is $5 per student. (Carers are free.)

This class is one of the longest continuous running classes at the Centre. Regular Arm-Chair Yoga classes started on Monday 10 August 2009 in the old Centre in the house at Cumberland Avenue!

Do you:

• Enjoy gardening;

• Delight in the taste of fresh

fruit & vegetables;

• Like meeting new people and making friends;

• Volunteering.

Then why not join the Community Garden Group

each Thursday morning from 9am, no special

skills required simply the

itch to be a part of a fun

group of people.

Excess produce is donated

to the Neighbourhood

Centre’s Emergency Relief

WHEN: Wednesday afternoon between 12.30—3.30pm

WHERE: The back patio of the

Neighbourhood Centre

COST: A gold coin donation

If you would like to create something amazing than this

activity is for you. Come and join the Mosaic Group—an

opportunity to meet new friends whilst creating some

wonderful art work. Mosaic is the art of arranging coloured

pieces of marble, glass, tile, wood, or other material to

produce a surface ornament. It is an art form

which has managed to survive for centuries.

Everyone is welcome..

putting pieces in place

Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 8

The Week at a Glance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Emergency Relief

Financial Relief for individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Appointments are limited; Bookings are essential; phone after noon on Wednesday to make the appointment. Ph: 4055 6440

Ukulele class

8.30am to 10.30am

$2 per person

Ph: 4055 6440

Bridge

Social bridge for the Experienced Player

9.30am to 12 noon

Armchair Yoga

Gentle exercise

10am to 11am

Ph: Beryl 4055 7603

Line Dancing

10.30am to 11.30am

Gold coin donation

Ph: 4055 6440 $2 per person

Playtime

Each Wednesday morning 9am to 11.30am. Families with children under school age. $2 per family

Seniors’ Day

Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities

10.30am to 2pm

Ph: 4055 6440

Shed Mosaics

12.30pm to 3.30pm

Cold coin donation

Ph: 4055 6440

Early Years Learning Centre

12.30—1.30 pm Move Baby Move Ph: 4034 6800

Weight Watchers

4.30 to 7pm

www.weightwatchers.com.au

Kewarra Kundalini

Yoga 6.00 — 7.00 pm

Ph: Danielle 0456 487 908

Early Years Learning Centre

2.00 — 3.00 pm Infant Massage (5 week block)Starting 22 January Ph: 4034 6800

Kewarra Kundalini

Yoga 6.00 — 7.00 pm

Ph: Danielle 0456 487 908

Friday 9am to 1pm

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The Week at a Glance

Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday

Community Garden

Morning from 9am Phone the Centre - 4055 6440

Tai Chi

Each Friday morning 9.30am to 10.30am Call Julie on 0427 054 132 for

further information

Northern Beaches

Seventh-Day Adventist

Church Group

Every Saturday 9am to 2.30pm Ph 0421 856 790

Book Club

First Thursday of each month 10.30am to 12 noon Ph: 4055 6440

Al-Anon

Support for families and friends 6—7.30pm Ph: Emma 0422 235 280

Cairns Free Reformed

Church

Sunday Services 9.30am to 2.30pm Julie and Mathew: 4034 3475 Email: mcbyl@westnet.com.au

Tai Chi

Each Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm Call Yoshie on 0407 341 916

Narcotics Anonymous

Each Thursday evening 7.30pm to 8.30pm Phone: 0478 078 456

VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE We have wonderful air-conditioned facilities for hire - large function rooms, kitchen facilities, computer room, covered patio, children’s playground - so why not hire the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre for your next gathering, whether it be a one-off celebration eg Birthday, Christening, Anniversary Party or for an ongoing regular activity – club or church meetings, craft, sporting and leisure activities.

Free computer for use during business hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm

and Friday 9am to 1pm

Neighbourhood News February 2018 page 10

Supporting the community since 1990

Where: The Marlin

Coast Neighbourhood

Centre

205 Reed Road,

Trinity Park

Phone: 4055 6440

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Training is fully-funded

and includes uniforms,

goal setting, resume and

job application skills,

security checks, First Aid

and CPR Training and

placement experience.

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If you are over 15 years

of age, are unemployed,

not currently studying

and are eligible to work

in Australia, you are

eligible to enrol.

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This project runs over 16

weeks and is industry

recognised.

This FREE project is proudly funded

and supported by the Queensland

Government through its ‘Skilling

Queenslanders for Work’ initiative

Commences: Wednesday

7 March 2018

Please phone Allison on 4055 6440

for further information.

Providing a career pathway

into Aged Care, Community

Care, and Disability Support.

Proudly offers

CHC33015

Certificate III in

Individual Support

The Marlin Coast Skills

Development Program –

Building Your Future

Delivery of training by an Industry-

leading, Government-recognised,

Healthcare Training Organisation:

RTO ID 31994