Men's Shed bus trip
CUC Men's Shed invites members and other menfolk on a bus trip to the Caboolture Air Museum on Monday, April 27. Check in at Cleveland Uniting Church, Passage Street, by 8.15am for an 8.30am departure, returning about 1.30pm. Cost of $25 includes morning tea. Museum entry is an additional $10 adult/$5 concessions. Contact Ian Henderson 3286 2393.
Help is a call away
Are the relationships in your life causing you stress or pain? Do you feel isolated, alone or alienated? Birkdale Baptist Church Counselling Centre offers a low cost and professional counselling service to people in the community. It is open to anyone, as the qualified staff are committed to respecting the beliefs of those seeking help. Contact the church office Monday to Friday on 3245 1781.
National Seniors Victoria Point
The next meeting is on Monday, May 11 at the Baptist Church Hall, Barcrest Drive at 9.30am and the speaker is Nicki Burke from Scamguard. The trip to Twin Towns is on Wednesday, May 20; book and at this meeting. Phone Helen for trip bookings 3206 4615 and Barbara for branch details 3820 6373.
Redlands Horticultural Society
The next meeting of Redlands Horticultural Society will be held on Monday, April 20 at the Thornlands Dance Palais, 87-95 Cleveland Redland Bay Rd, Thornlands. This will be a 'friendship day' meeting and is open only to members and invited guests. Morning tea is at 9am and the meeting 9.30am. The guest speaker will be Michael Dent whose subject is "Aloe-Aloe Horticulture". Please bring entries for Garden Art (Easter theme) and Popular Vote. The trade table will also be operating.
Redlands Centre for Women
The Live your Best Life program helps women access tools and guidance to improve their confidence and life skills. The courses are run at Redlands Centre for Women, (upstairs) 27 Waterloo Street, Cleveland, 6.30pm-8.30pm for five consecutive weeks and begin on Tuesday, April 21 or Wednesday, April 22. Cost $50 for non-members and $45 for members. Book at to bookings@redlandscentreforwomen.com. First time mums aged 15-24 can join the Young Parents Connect group at the Redlands Centre for Women from 9am-11am on Friday, April 17. No bookings required. Yoga is held at the Redlands Centre for Women from 5.30pm-6.30pm on Monday, April 20. Cost is $12 per class. Contact Anna-Marie on 0411 425 435. Join the Redlands Centre for Women volunteer knitting squad every Wednesday from 9.30am upstairs, 27 Waterloo Street, Cleveland and help us knit items for our Nurture Packs. Contact Carla on bookings@redlands centreforwomen.com.
Victoria Point Seniors
VICTORIA Point Seniors meet every Monday at the Community Hall, cnr Link Rd and Colburn Ave, frombowls. Cost to play is $3 and $3 to join. Enquires Frank 3829 3945.
Spiritual awareness
THE Redlands Christian Spritual Centre will hold a meditation spirtual awareness group from 10am to noon on Thursday, April 16 in the Spiritual church, 305 Old Cleveland Road East, Capalaba. The cost of $20 goes to the building fund. Contact Ann Rose 0417 609 090. Redlands Christian Spiritual Centre holds a service every Sunday at 7pm, except the first Sunday of the month, which is at 10am.
Redlands Probus
THE Redland Probus Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club for 9.30am. The April 21 guest speaker, Belinda Marsden-Smedley, will outline the dedvelopments in medical research being achieved at the QIMR-Berghofer. There is golf at Redland Bay Golf Club on Monday, April 20 at 2.30pm. The annual ecumenical service for all seven Redland City Probus clubs is on Wednesday, April 22, at Cleveland's Uniting Church, Passage Street, at 10am, and will include the blessing of each new president's regalia by Rev. Peter Smale. The Brisbane-wide Probus annual ecumenical service will be held at St John's Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane at 10am on Tuesday, April 28. Enquiries Denis 3821 1474.
Cent auction
THE St James' Guild Cent Auction will be held at St James' Anglican Church Hall, Station Street, Wellington Point, on April 18, at 12.30pm. Details Dawn 3824 0649.
Capalaba Seniors
CAPALABA Seniors meet at the Library on Fridays at 9am for indoor bowls and cards (500); $5 membership, $3 to play and $1 for raffle. Details Merle on 3821 4168.
Alcoholics Anonymous
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who learn to solve their drinking problem. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking; Thursdays 11am. If drinking is costing you more than money, then AA can help. Details on the 24-hour help line 1300 222 222.
Multicultural group
REDLANDS Multicultural group welcomes everyone, whether migrant or not. Meetings are in the D Block, Room 1.20, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills, Thursdays 10am to noon. Next meeting, Thursday, April 16, when one of the members will talk about his trip to New Zealand. Details Shahin 3822 5034; email shahinmast@ yahoo.com or pavol5@bigpond.com.
Baha'i devotional meeting
THE Redland Baha'i Community will hold a devotional meeting at the Lion's Club Community Centre, 122 Shore Street North, Cleveland, on Sunday, April 19, at 9.30am. The theme will be "Creation" and everyone is welcome to join this spiritual morning of prayers from all faiths, friendship and refreshments. Details Wendy on 3207 2787; or http://www.bahai.org.au/
Redland Bay South RSL
THE Redland Bay South RSL will present the Dawn Service at 4.45am with veterans forming up at the corner of Weinam and Banana streets. The service will start at 5am. This year's service will re-enact the landing at Gallipoli. The public is warned that there will be loud noise. Earplugs will be issued on the morning at the three official gates manned by the SES. Due to the extended length of the service the public is asked to bring a chair. The cenotaph is being raised to assist in easier viewing. People without chairs will be encouraged to stand at the rear. A gun fire breakfast will be served in the community hall from 4.30am for the cost of a gold coin. In the community hall after the service a "diggers" breakfast of bully beef, biscuits and tea will be available. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath on behalf of a family member or group is asked to contact 3206 9524 or 3829 1432.
Redland Bay Seniors
REDLAND Bay Seniors meet at 8.30am on Mondays for parchment cards, 9am for square/line dancing, 11am for cards (500) and at noon for bingo and carpet bowls. Computer classes are on Mondays at noon. On Wednesday carpets bowls and canasta start at noon. Details Helen on 3206 7853.
Cleveland bowls
FORMER bowlers of the Cleveland Ladies Bowls Club and present members are invited to the Patrons and Combined Friendship Day on Tuesday, May 5. Non-players morning tea at 10am. RSVP to Kathie Warren on 3488 2686 by Tuesday, April 28.
Al-Anon Family Groups
AL-ANON Family Groups provides help for families and friends of alcoholics and problem drinkers. Meetings are held Mondays 6.30pm Community Health Centre, Weippin St, Cleveland; Tuesdays 9.30am Presbyterian Church (rear door), 164 Colburn Ave, Victoria Point; Wednesdays 10am, Room 6, Capalaba Community Centre Loraine St, Capalaba; Fridays 9.30am, CWA Hall, 2 Waterloo St, Cleveland. Details 3854 0331.
Red Tent
ANYONE interested in the Red Tent movement is invited to a free information evening on Wednesday, April 15, in Cleveland. Hosted by the Bayside Red Tent, information will be provided on the vision for a non-profit incorporated association, Red Tent Australia, and how women can set up a Red Tent in their community. The Red Tent movement focuses on women and the sisterhood. The goal is to create opportunities for women to gather and to obtain support from one another in a non-judgmental way. The information evening will be held at the Red Place in Cleveland from 7pm to 9pm. Details Jill Genet at jill@redtent australia.org; or 0458 466 339.
Coffee Chat
The next Redlands Centre for Women Coffee Chat will be at Sirromet Wineries, cellar door area, 850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton from 10am-noon, on Friday, April 17. RSVP to email: coffeechat@red landscentrefor women.com.
Yurara Art Society
THE members' autumn exhibition will be held over two weekends from April 17 to 27 with the theme "Still Life and Flora". The opening will be Friday, April 17, at 7pm. Gloria Clay Term 2 starting date is Tuesday, April 21; details Gloria 3349 2987 or 0414 334 999. The next workshop will be with watercolour tutor James McKay in June. Yurara is located in Pinklands Reserve, Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd, Thornlands. Details www.red landyurara.com.
RAAF Association
THE Redlands RAAF Association is looking for new members to enjoy fellowship with the RAAF Association, Redlands branch. All ex-RAAF, RAF, RNZAF, Army or Navy aviation personnel, their dependants, cadets and any ex-aviation personnel from Australia's allied military forces, are invited. The group meets socially every Wednesday at 3pm at the Redlands RSL for a chat and coffee. Details on the RAAF Association Lindsay 3829 2622 or David 0439 855 894.
Salvos sale
THE Cleveland Salvos have kids' clothes and shoes at half price all week. Tuesday and Wednesday all Manchester will be 50pc off. Thursday and Friday women's and mens shoes 50pc off. The super Saturday sale buy any new product and all clothing will be $3 a piece. Cleveland Salvos is at 25/31 Shore Street West, just behind Zarraffas coffee.
U3A news
THE Camera Club will run on April 15 at 9.30am at the Uniting Church Hall, Cleveland, with speaker Diana Webster. Social cycling meets Saturday, April 18, at the Cleveland Railway Station 8.10am for a ride around Ormiston. The next Cook's Night Off dinner will be on Wednesday, April 29; not the first Wednesday in May. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement is on April 22, 9.15am, at the Donald Simpson Centre. The U3A Redlands Office will re-open on Monday, April 20, at 9am. The latest newsletter is available on www.u3aredlands.com.au.
WER1 multicultural group
WER1 meets on Friday, April 17 for a planning session to map out topics for the next few months. Your input is welcome. We will also elect a new committee. WeR1 meets Fridays from 10am until noon at the Redlands Community Centre (next to Capalaba library). All welcome. Refreshments provided. Gold coin to cover costs. Details Bernie or Ling 3821 6117 or visit the WeR1 Facebook page.
Get Rhythm
JOIN Baysamba and get into Brazilian samba drumming. The group meets every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8 pm at the Pine Lodge Equestrian Centre, Sheldon. Instruments and tuition provided; gold coin donation. Details Alf on 0417 970 180 or visit the Baysamba Facebook page.
Coin and stamp group
THE U3A Coin and Stamp Group's next meeting will be held in the small hall, the Uniting Church, Passage Street, Cleveland, on Thursday, April 16, at 2pm. This month's display is "Militaria". All members are requested to provide a display either of coins/stamps on the topic. Details John 3822 6987.
Ormiston House
HERITAGE listed Ormiston House will be open to visitors on Sunday, April 19, and every Sunday from noon to 4pm. The entry fee of $5/$1 includes an inspection of the house and a wander through the grounds. Devonshire teas served on the veranda, at $5. Booking is not required. Details www.ormistonhouse.org.au; 3286 1425; 0457 675 137.
Blue Care
GARAGE sales in aid of Blue Care (Aged Care and Allied Health in the Redlands) are held Fridays from 8am to 11.30am at Alexandra Hills. Jackets, jumpers and slacks/trousers are at bargain prices; other specials as per notice board. Tuesdays sales are 8am to noon at Redland Bay (Cnr Peel and Main sts).
National Seniors Cleveland
THE next meeting of the Cleveland branch of National Seniors Australia is on Friday, April 17, in the Gallipoli room at the Redlands RSL. Doors open at 9.15am for 9.45am start. Morning served at 10.15am. At this meeting seniors will have great entertainment by a special group. On Tuesday, April 21, we travel to Hope Island for a cruise to South Stradbroke Island for lunch. Book now for the pre-Mother's Day trip on Friday, May 8. Booking are open for the Christmas In July Trip to Bayview tower using your rail pass. This trip is filling fast. Contact Peter 3207 0348.
RDCOTA Redlands Fifty Plus
RDCOTA Redlands Fifty Plus will host two important information sessions this month. The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit team will offer advice at the Donald Simpson Centre, Wednesday, April 22, from 10am to noon. Contact the centre on 3821 1089 to reserve a seat. The Capalaba Community Centre, 29 Loraine St, Capalaba, will host a "Manage Your Money" talk on Thursday, April 23, from 9.30am to 11am. Contact 3245 2117 for information and seat reservations. The 159 Easter eggs competition closest guess was won by Susan from Blue Care. Broadband for Seniors bookings can be made on 3488 0680.
Healing Rooms
REDLANDS Healing Rooms is open on Mondays from 6pm to 8pm at the Salvation Army, 1 MacArthur Street, Alexandra Hills. Contact Greg 0418 726 004 or Jos 0423 179 142.
Baden-Powell Guild
THE Redlands sub-branch of the Baden-Powell Guild held its first meeting for 2015 recently and the investiture of a well known member of the Birkdale Scout Group, Merrill Ovenden, was held. Merrill has been involved with the Birkdale Scouts for more than 40 years and has held various positions throughout Scouting at Queensland level. The guild has planned various activities for the first half of the year, which will include celebrating 10 years as a Baden-Powell Guild at a "sleep over" at Kindilan in March. Further celebrations included when two members, Gwen Hayman and Shirley Greentree, celebrated their 90th birthdays. Membership is open to anyone willing to make the Guild Promise. Enquiries to Ann 0417 078 418 or Pam 3824 1679.
Circle of Men
THE Circle Of men urgently requires volunteers to visit men in a group situation at hospitals and local aged care facilities in the Redlands. Training provided. Enquiries Mike 3820 8283 or Ross 3245 2117.
Footlites
FOOTLITES continues rehearsals on its next production, a musical melodrama, and needs sopranos and men as well as a sound operator. Anyone interested, contact director Pat Robertson 3829 0121. Footlites is a Redlands U3A activity.
Hash House Harriers
THE Redlands Hash House Harriers meets every Monday at 6.30pm at a location in the Redlands. Everyone is invited to join next Monday night in Alexandra Hills for some exercise and conviviality. Details Cheryl on 0438 064 283.
Parkinson's support
NEW members are invited to join the Bayside and Redlands Parkinson's Support Group on Thursday, April 16 at Baptist Church's Hall, 240 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, (next to Shell); morning tea from 9.45am. Guest speaker will be Janice Beamish from Lifetec; Contact Elley Alder 3821 3164 or 0433 182 131.
Saint James' Anglican Church
The Wellington Point church will hold its cent auction on Saturday, April 18 at Saint James' Hall on Station Street, Wellington Point. Doors open at 12.30pm and auction starts at 2pm. Entry fee is $5, which includes afternoon tea (3pm), a lucky door prize ticket and one sheet of tickets. Contact Dawn Williams on 3824 0649.
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing is held at 7.30pm on Fridays in St James' Church hall, 17 Station Street, Wellington Point . Beginners are welcome. $4 per night, including supper. Contact Ronda 3207 7136 or go to www.scdcleveland.weebly.com
Redlands RSL Sub Branch
The April League gathering of Redlands RSL Sub Branch will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 10am in the Gallipoli Room. If you wish to lay a wreath on Anzac Day, contact RSL HQ. This year's main parade will start in Shore Street West, which will be closed from Wynyard Street to Wharf Street from 12am to 12pm on April 25. The Dawn and 11am Services will both take place at the new memorial in Kinsail Court, Cleveland.
The dedication of the memorial within the present Anzac Park to Animals of War will be held at 10am on Wednesday, April 22. A large contingent of handlers and their animals will be present at the service. We invite the Redland Community to attend this event. Anzac Day information is available from the RSL or RSL Headquarters from Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm or on the website. Enquiries 3488 1105.
Redlands RSL Joint Venture
Joint Venture meets every Wednesday from 9am to play indoor bowls, bingo and cards in the Catholic Parish Hall, Passage St., Cleveland. Entry is $2 per week which includes morning tea and a lucky door ticket. The Mother's Day breakfast is at Redlands RSL on Sunday, May 3. Enquiries 3207 6609.
RAOB Buffalo Lodge
Capalaba 213 and Stradbroke 142 Lodges meet at the Redlands Multi Sports Club off Randall Rd. Birkdale on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 9.30am. We would love to see old members and visitors again. All enquiries to Brother Neil Geary on 3207 2489.
Line dancing special
two introductory line dancing sessions will be held on Thursdays, April 23 and 30 at 6.30pm followed at 7.30pm by a demonstration by more advanced dancers. Cost gold coin per session. For more information call Liz on 3821 4379. For more information on Donald Simpson Centre activities phone 3821 1089 or come along to the centre at 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland between 8.30am and 4.30pm
Out with a Difference
On Sunday, April 19, visit the Watercress Creek Olive Festival at Pine Mountain. On Wednesday, April 22 marvel at the land of waterfalls and lookouts around Springbrook and the McPherson Range. On Wednesday April 29, discover the fabulous costumes of a bygone era of Hollywood at the City Museum, City Hall. Book for The African Children's Choir, Twin Towns June 11; Dare to Dream Disney on Ice, Entertainment Centre, June 29; Australian Outback Spectacular Myths and Legends, August 30. Strictly Ballroom, Lyric, October 7. Trip calendars available at the Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, open 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday. Telephone 3821 1089; 0418 198 068 a/h or visit www.donaldsimpsoncentre.com.
