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

A division of NQ Community Services Volume 8, Issue 3

www.nqcs.org.a

Bits ‘n PiecesA Community Newsletter for the Upper RossFREE

May/June 2013

CONTENTS

Ÿ Volunteers Needed

Ÿ No Interest Loans

Ÿ Playgroup

Ÿ Craft Group

Ÿ Community Garden

Ÿ Free Computer & Internet Training

Ÿ JP Service

Ÿ Legal Advice

Upper Ross Family Expo

Saturday May 25 the Upper Ross Community Centre will host a Family Expo with Community Organisations showcasing their services on: aHealth

aEducation

aFamily Support

Come and be part of your Community Centre in the Upper

Ross, Saturday May 25th from 10am to 1pm

aEmployment

aFood StallsaCircus PerformancesaParkour DemonstrationsaTriple T Radio BusaCommunity Street Art ProjectaJumping CastleaLive Music

Free Entry!

Upper Ross Community Centre

1143 Riverway Drive Rasmussen.

Plus there will be fun & entertainment for the whole Family with:

Have debts become unmanageable?

DO YOU NEED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BUT JUST DON’T HAVE THE CASH UP FRONT?

Do you want to learn to make money stretch past payday?

No Interest Loans are now available to Upper Ross residents on low incomes to assist with the purchase of household items such as; fridges, washing machines, essential furniture and other items that will make life easier.

Like any loan there is an application and assessment process. Loans of up to $1,200 are available with no interest on repayments.This is a revolving community fund - as repayments are made on loans more loans are made available for others.

We will support you through the process and help you to save money.

To find out more information and apply for a NILS loan phone the Upper Ross NILS program on 4774 0144.

NO INTEREST LOANS

UPPER ROSS BIGGEST MORNING TEACome along to our morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Where: Upper Ross Community CentreWhen: Tuesday 18 June 2013 at 10.00amQueries: phone 4774 0144

Community Garden Volunteer Day

Volunteers Malilia, Margaret, Brett and Donny in the Community Garden.

The Upper Ross Community Centre is celebrating National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May, on the 17 May 2013 in the Community Garden.Join in the fun with NQ Dry Tropics, Volunteering North Qld, Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare and us. Get involved with planting, potting and making compost.

There is a free BBQ lunch for all volunteers. Come and get the scoop on friendly plants and what weeds to boot. It is a great opportunity to find out the secrets to a healthy garden and to join a community garden.Margaret and Brett have been volunteering and benefiting from the garden for many years. Margaret said she loves spending time in the garden and would be lost without it.

10.00 am 17 May 2013

CHEAP 2ND HAND

BOOKS NOW ON

SALE AT THE

UPPER ROSS

COMMUNITY

CENTRE

PRICES START

FROM 50c

SENIORS KIOSK VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED*Do you know how to use a computer?

*Do you have patience, a sense of humour & enthusiasm?The Upper Ross Community Centre’s Seniors Kiosk is currently seeking volunteer tutors

interested in assisting local seniors to develop the skills necessary to enable them tojoin the information technology superhighway.

If this is you, please call the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 or send an email to communitycentre@nqcs.org.au

Where: Upper Ross Community CentreWhen: Thursday from 9.30amWho: Callie-AnneCallie-Anne is a Qualified Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association Inc.Qualified in providing counselling for Individual and Family Therapy on life issues including grief & loss.

Bookings essential - please phone 4774 0144

FREE Counselling Service

“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”

9 Connemara Course, Kelsowww.rossriver.com.au

PLAYGROUP IS FUN FOR ALL

Parent’s Place PlaygroupTuesday - 9.30am to 11.00am

at Upper Ross Community Centre

Ÿ Parents meet other parentsŸ Children enjoy structured play

Just turn up!

Save the Children PlaygroupWednesday - 9.30am to 1.00pm

at Upper Ross Community Centre

Playscheme and Indigenous Parenting Support Program

Contact Di Choikee4773 0400

JP SERVICENOW

AVAILABLE

WEDNESDAY9am to 11am

ATUPPER ROSSCOMMUNITY

CENTRE

Schools at the heart of our CommunityWhile we may be nearly halfway through the year, I would encourage everyone to think about how we can all get involved in the four local schools in the Upper Ross.

We have some great schools in this area. Rasmussen State School is a close-knit school community with a strong environmental focus. Kelso State School encourages families to be involved in their children’s education. The Good Shepherd Catholic Community School offers a faith-based alternative to parents in the area. They are feeder schools to Thuringowa State High School, which has produced some outstanding young men and women who are keen to take their place in our community.

Whether it means giving your time to help out in the classroom, supporting the schools ’fundraising activities or donating your Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers, you can make a big difference in these children’s lives.The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2013 is now underway. Even if you are not taking part officially, use this opportunity to read with your child or talk to them about books.These children are the future for our community, so let’s all find a way to contribute to their learning and sense of self-worth.Sam Cox, Member for Thuringowa

Upper Ross Child Health Clinic

From 9am on Thursdays at the Upper Ross Community Centre,qualified community health nurses are on hand to answer your questions and

offer support and provide advice in the following areas:new baby health checks

breastfeeding new mum’s support

No appointment needed.

An American Cowboy and an Australian Stockman were riding their horses on a cattle property in Queensland. The Australian gloated with a smile “This here is 100 hectares of land.” The American replied. “Well I have 200 hectares of land back home in Texas.”The Australian sensing the competitive mood added. “I’ve got 100 head of cattle on this property.” The American replied with a higher number. “Well I have 300 head of cattle back home in Texas.”

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” -Abraham Lincoln

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

Enjoy some Time Out !

Come and join our Time Out group and have fun with great company on Tuesdays at 9.30am.

Just for Laughs

The duel continued with the Australian proclaiming, “Well there are two watering holes on my property.”The American leaned back in his saddle with a smug smile. “And I have four watering holes on my ranch back in Texas.”By now the Australian Stockman was agitated with this American and his attitude. As the pair rode along the Qld cattle property, a kangaroo leapt out from the bush and darted across the trail.“Holy heck!” shouted the American as his horse reared up. “What on earth was that?”“Oh that!” The Australian smiled. “Just a grasshopper.”

FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT & ACCESS FOR

Are you 50 years or older? Do you have an issue with your computer or the internet? Do you require support or advice about your PC?Do you need access to a computer or the internet?We can help you! We provide...

Support Access

-Free computer advice -Computer access-One on one assistance -Internet services-Emails, word processing & -Friendly staff basic computer help

Bookings are essential. Please phone 4774 0144

SENIORS

Volunteers Wanted for Computer Room

The Upper Ross Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help with our Computer room. Volunteers will help monitor and offer support with using computers to members of the community.You do not have to be an expert, just some basic skills will be enough. There is the added bonus for volunteers of having access to a computer and the internet to meet your own computing needs.So if you’re looking to volunteer and share your skills please either call us or send us an

email or even drop by and say hello in person. We would love to have your help here at the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Upper Ross Community Centre1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815

Phone: 4774 0144Email: communitycentre@nqcs.org.au

Free Legal Advice

ATSIWLS can help clients with family matters including child protection; separation and divorce; and family violence concerns. They can also help with victims assist and problems with debt.A representative from the service will be at the Upper Ross Community Centre on the last Thursday of every month from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.

Appointments are necessary so please call 1800 082 600.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal

Service NQ Inc

Quirky FactsEvery day more money is printed for Monopoly than for the US Treasury

“Like” the Upper Ross Community Centre on our new facebook page.

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New Manager New Direction for the Upper Ross Community Centre

The Upper Ross Community Centre has a new manager after long term manager Helen Hobson retired recently. Susan Perry, the bubbly new director has a vision for the centre with a focus on community involvement. She would like to see the centre function as a hub for the Upper Ross with more not for profit businesses and community groups making use of the space. “I would like to see an increase in community involvement with the centre across all ages, all cultures and all abilities” Miss Perry said. “What we want to see is more people using the centre to it’s full potential, because there’s a lot of capacity and potential for growth.”Susan explains her role at the community centre is that of a caretaker, looking after the facilities and providing support and services to the community. The centre provides a space to meet with friends for cards, information workshops, playgroups, and fitness lessons to name a few of the current activities. The space can be used by the community for much more if they’d choose to, Susan explains. “The centre belongs to the community for their use and I’d love to see more involvement in the future.”

Crossword Puzzle

Across1. Prank (5)2. Small community (7)8. Everlasting (7)9. Accolade (5)10. Wear away (5)12. Voter (7)13. Alter or regulate (6)14. Refuge (6)17. Repossess (7)19. Travel Lodge (5)21. Mound of stones used as a marker (5)22. Sincere (7)24. Latticework (7)

Down1. Subject (5)2. Frozen water (3)3. Dog houses (7)4. Smooth fabric (6)5. Letting contract (5)6. Flat (9)7. Senior (7)11. Target (9)13. Fruit (7)15. Stuck (7)16. Hot fragments from a fire (6)18. Declare invalid (5)20. Supple (5)23. Self (3)

¿Riddle me this?

1. What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs?

2. What type of cheese is made backwards?

3. What gets wetter as it dries?

4. What word begins and ends with an ‘e’ but only carries one letter?

5. Which letter of the alphabet carries the most water?

Riddle me this answers

1. A clock2. Edam3. A Towel4. Envelope5. The C Crossword answers on next page

Trivia! Trivia! Trivia!

Trivia! Trivia! Trivia!

1. Which Horse Won the Melbourne Cup in 2002?A: Seabiscuit B: Black Caviar C: Media Puzzle

2. What was Sir Donalad Bradman’s batting average?A: 99.99 B: 99.94 C: 89.84

3. How many countries are larger than Australia?A: Four B: Five C: Three

4. What is the name of the largest sand Island?A: Fraser Island B: Efaté C: Sand Island

5. What is the Animal on the Western Australian Flag?A: Red Kangaroo B: Black Swan C: Emu

6. In what city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit?A: Sydney B: Canberra C: Melbourne

7. What animal featured on the Australian 2 cent coin?A: Echidna B: Possum C: Frill Necked Lizard

8. How many albums did the late Slim Dusty record?A: 18 B: 25 C: 103

1. C 2. B3. B 4. A5. B 6. C7. C 8. C

Trivia Answers!

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

Do you need to speak to someone about a legal concern?The Upper Ross

Community Centre offers a free Legal Advice Clinic every Tuesday from 4pm.Bookings are essential. Phone 4774 0144

UPPER ROSS MECHANICALRepairs and Tyres

(Next to BP Servo)

Guaranteed Mechanical & Auto Electrical Repairs to all vehicles By highly qualified technicians

Unit 2, 1231Riverway Drive Ph: 4789 1299 Rasmussen Fax: 4774 0980

Advertise in the Newsletter - Phone 4774 0144

WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

May/June Activities

Mondays Ÿ 8:00-10am Community GardenŸ 9:30am Craft

Ÿ 9:00am Gentle ExerciseŸ 9:30-11am Playgroup

9:30-11:30am Timeout9.30am Seniors Computer Kiosk

Ÿ 4.00pm Legal AdviceŸ 5.00pm Walking GroupŸ 5.30pm Fit Camp

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Tuesdays

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8:00-10am Community Garden9.00-11am JP Service9.30-1.00pm ‘Save the Children’ Playgroup9.30am Seniors Computer Kiosk10.30-12.30pm Computer Classes

Ÿ 5:30pm Zumba

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.9:00am Child Health Clinic9.00am Social Cards

Ÿ 9:00am Counselling5:00pm Walking Group6.30pm Tai Chi

WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF BITS ‘n PIECESYou can download the Bits’n Pieces newsletter online at our website

OR you can grab a copy at the following places:

*IGA Rasmussen *Gumvale Mini Mart *Riverway Chemist *Kelso Fish Shop OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!

http://www.nqcs.org.au

*UR Medical Centre*Carlyle Gardens*McDonalds Rasmussen*BP Rasmussen