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

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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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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.

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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 stdavidsnc@bigpond.com 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

volunteercoord.stdavidsnc@bigpond.com

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

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St. David’s UCA Neighbourhood Centre

68 Orange Grove Road

(enter via Rookwood Avenue)

Coopers Plains 4108

Phone: 3274 3240

Fax: 3272 7150

Email: stdavidsnc@bigpond.com

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