Seniors' meetings

THE next meeting is on Monday, April 13, at the Baptist Church Hall, Barcrest Drive, at 9.30 for morning tea. Speaker is Frank Levey from Queensland Rail and our new MP Mat McKeachan will be welcomed. The trip to Moree and Lightening Ridge on May 25 has seats available and April 20 day trip to Maleny Botanical Gardens is open for bookings. Contact Helen for trips on 3206 4615 and Barbara on 3820 6373 for branch details.

Line dancing

THE beginner line dance class is on Mondays at 11.30am and Thursdays at 6.30pm at the Donald Simpson Centre Community Centre, Cleveland. All ages are welcome on your own or with a partner. Contact Liz 3821 4379 email elizabethkeenan15 @gmail.com.

TPI Centre

THE Moreton Bay South TPI Centre's next meeting will be at 11.30am on Wednesday, April 22, in the Veterans Community Centre, Passage Street, Cleveland, opposite the Redlands RSL. Contact Diana 0478 092 773 for any welfare related problems. Mail only to 6 Loraine St, Capalaba, Qld, 4157; emails to koalas. place@optusnet.com.au

Redland Bridge club

THE Redland Bridge Club novice teams event will be played on Sunday, April 12, at 9.30am. Bridge sessions are held at the clubhouse at Pinklands Sporting Reserve, Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands, six days a week. Visitors are welcome. Details Deirdre Giles 0402 131 172 or www.redlands.bridgeaustralia.org

Redland City Bands

THE Redland City Bands will present an afternoon of music featuring the Redland City Concert Band under the musical direction of John Allen OAM. This will be his final concert after 14 years with the bands. The concert band will be joined by special guest performers including soprano Kate Joy Stuart, vocalists Narelle and Vaughan Clarke and trumpet soloist Tim Reed. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 12, at the Smith Street Hall, Cleveland at 2pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. There will be a variety of raffle prizes available as well as afternoon tea. Details red landcitybands@gmail.com.

Meals on wheels

Cleveland Meals on Wheels can provide a three-course meal to those who are finding it difficult to cook for themselves. Caring, quality and cost effective meals are provided to the community. Contact 3286 2626 or www.clevelandmealsonwheels.com.au.

n Diabetes exercise group

GROUP diabetes exercise classes are conducted in Victoria Point and Cleveland by accredited exercise physiologists. Contact Matthew on 3207 0215.

n Victoria Point Seniors

VICTORIA Point Seniors meet at the Community Hall, cnr Link Road and Colburn Avenue every Monday from 12.30pm to 4pm to play cards and carpet bowls; cost to play $3. Details Frank 3829 3945.

n Social mingling

MINGLERS is a mixed social group which invites mature age singles who enjoy a wide range of social activities to its group every Friday at Hog's Breath Cafe Cleveland from 7pm to 9pm for social drinks and mingling. A wide range of activities are held each month. Contact Carolyn 3822 6037 or Archie 0424 089 797.

n Capalaba Seniors

THE Capalaba Seniors meet at the Library building on Fridays at 9am for indoor bowls and cards (500). Cost is $5 membership, $3 to play and $1 for raffle. Details contact Merle 3821 4168.

n Ladies Drum Corps

Seats are available on the bus trip to the Anzac Day parade in Brisbane on April 25. The band welcomes women of all ages interested in trying something new. Practice is on Wednesdays at 7pm, in the car park at Toondah Harbour, Cleveland. To book the band for a gig or find out more, contact Peggy 3821 3519 or 0437 860 134, or email redlandladiesdrumcorps@ live.com.au

n 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. Contact the 24-hour help line 1300 222 222.

Moreton Bay View Club

THE Moreton Bay View Club invites interested women to the next monthly luncheon on Thursday, April 9, at the Redlands Sporting Club. As well as having an Easter bonnet competition, there will be an interesting guest speaker. The cost is $27 for a two-course meal with tea and coffee. Bookings must be made by midday Monday, April 6. Contact Joan 3207 4079.

U3A Redlands

THE Cook's Night Off group meets on the first Wednesday of the month; contact Marj 3245 2236. Lawn bowls for beginners six-week course from May 6 at the Capalaba Bowls; contact Patricia 3390 1535. French conversation for beginners starts Wednesday, April 22; contact Lucienne 3206 1517. Cinema appreciation meets first Wednesday of the month; contact Pam 3286 1538. Armchair Travel meets April 2, at the Uniting Church Hall, 9.30am with Julie speaking on the Suez Canal and surrounds. The U3A office is at the Cleveland State High School Room F5 from 9am to noon Mondays to Fridays during school terms. Contact 3821 3888 or www.u3aredlands. com.au

Footlites

FOOTLITES is looking for new cast members and a sound operator for its musical melodrama to be staged in late June and early July. Those interested in singing in the chorus or taking a small part, and doing a bit of acting, contact director Pat Robertson 3829 0121 or www.footlites.net. Footlites is a Redlands U3A activity.

Redland Genealogical Society

THE next meeting of the Redland Genealogical Society will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at the Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, at 12.15pm. Guest speaker will be Les McFadzen on "Military Research for Family Historians". Visitors welcome; $2 admission. Members will be on duty in the Cleveland Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm and on Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm to assist with family history queries. Details contact Helen 3206 3760 or Audrey 3821 2894.

Al-Anon Family Groups

AL-ANON Family Groups provides help for families and friends of alcoholics and problem drinkers. Meetings are held Mondays at 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. For information contact 3854 0331.

Yurara Art Society

THE members' Autumn Exhibition will be held over two weekends, 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. Contact Gloria 3349 2987 or 0414 334 999. Yurara is locatred in the Pinklands Reserve, Cleveland Redland Bay Rd, Thornlands. Details www.redlandyurara.com.

Redlands Modern Country Music

MANY members will be away over Easter so the normal monthly social for the Redlands Modern Country Music Club has been postponed until Saturday, April 11, at 5pm. The venue is the clubhouse, Pinklands Sports Reserve, 226 Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands. Admission is 4 for members and $5 for visitors. A barbecue meal is available and a licensed bar will be operating. Free tea and coffee is available and a free country style supper is served at 9pm. Details Allen 3390 2066 or 0413 877 756. The annual country music festival is on May 15, 16 and 17 at the clubhouse. Entries forms are available at the clubhouse or www.redlandscountry.asn.au.

Redlands Multicultural Group

Redlands Multicultural Group meets in the D Block, Room 1.20, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills, each Thursday at 10am to noon. Next meeting, Thursday, April 2, will be the 11th anniversary of the group. Refreshment will be provided. 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 5, at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome. Contact Wendy on 3207 2787 or www.bahai.org.au/

Ormiston House open

HERITAGE listed Ormiston House will be open to visitors on Sunday, April 5, and every Sunday from noon to 4pm. The entry fee of $5/$1 includes an inspection of the house and grounds. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens overlooking Moreton Bay. Devonshire teas served on the veranda, at $5. Booking is not required. Contact www.ormiston house.org.au. Enquiries 3286 1425, 0457 675 137.

n Wellington Point Seniors

PLAY social indoor bowls to the community hall at Birkdale Road at 12.30pm on Tuesdays and 9am on Saturdays. Admittance is $3 which includes morning or afternoon tea; annual fee is $5. Contact Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge 3824 6160.

n National Seniors Cleveland

THE next meeting of the Cleveland branch of National Seniors Australia is on Friday, April 17, in the Gallipoli room in the Redlands RSL; doors open at 9.15am for 9.45am start. Morning tea at 10.15am. Tuesday, April 21, we travel to Hope Island for a cruise to South Stradbroke Island for lunch. Book now for the pre-Mothers Day trip on Friday, May 8. Bookings are now open for the Christmas in July trip to Bayview tower using your rail pass. Contact Peter 3207 0348 to book the trips or for information on National Seniors.

n Alexandra Hills Men's Shed

NEW members are welcome to the Alexandra Hills Men's Shed which comprises of men from all walks of life who gather to share knowledge and support for one another. Shed open times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30am until 2pm, Saturdays from 9am until noon. Contact 0412 244 409; the shed 0474 113 844 or www.alexhillsmensshed.com.au

n WeR1multicultural group

WER1 will not meet on Friday, April 3, (Good Friday) and resumes on Friday, April 10 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 WeR1 Facebook page.

n Get Rhythm

JOIN Baysamba and get into Brazilian samba drumming. The group meets every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Pine Lodge Equestrian Centre, Sheldon. Details Alf 0417 970 180 or the Baysamba Facebook page.

n RDCOTA Fifty Plus

THE next Capalaba Library Refresh Space morning tea will be on April 9, from 9.30am. Broadband for seniors is coasting along with a couple of new tutors. If you feel intimidated by your computer or smart phone, take the plunge and book a session with the voluntary tutors; 3488 0680 for a one on one free session.

n Vision in Voice Choir

THE Vision In Voice Choir needs more singers. It is a choir for adults with a wide range of disabilities, their carers, family and friends. The choir connects members of the community in a welcoming and supportive environment Tuesdays at 9.30am to 11am, at the Capalaba Community Hall, 14 Noeleen Street (next to the Library); cost $5pw; conducted and accompanied by Margi Loutit-Fox. Contact Teresa 3822 2073.

n Eastern Suburbs Bridge

THE Eastern Suburbs Club plays bridge at the Redlands Multi-Sports Club, Randall Road, Birkdale, on Mondays from 6.45pm and on Thursdays from 9.45am. Supervised play is on Wednesdays at 9am. For Monday and Thursday partners and enquiries contact Jill 3420 6685.

n Victoria Point Garden Club

THE club's next meeting will be held at the Leona Kyling Hall, 350 Boundary Road, Thornlands, on Thursday, April 9, at 9.15am for morning tea; meeting starts at 10am. Guest speaker will be Phil Ryan on organic gardening products. Membership fees are due. Details Narelle McCarty 38209 329.

n Capalaba Rotary

ANZAC Day and the centenary of Gallipoli will be celebrated at a club night on April 20. Rotary Capalaba's celebration includes Tri-Service Cadets. To become involved contact David 0439 855 894 or www.rotary capalaba.org. Rotary Capalaba meets on Mondays for 6.30pm at the Koala Tavern Capalaba.

n RSL Joint Venture

THE Redlands RSL Joint Venture meets on Wednesdays from 9am to 11.30am in the Catholic Parish Hall, Passage Street, Cleveland, to play indoor bowls, bingo and cards. Entry is $2. Details Fay 3207 6609.

n St Paul's hoy

ST Paul's Guild will hold the next hoy morning on Wednesday, April 15, in St Paul's Anglian Church Hall, Cross Street, Cleveland at 9.30am. Entry is $4. Details Barbara 3286 2479 or Jan 0438 119 219.

n Community assistance

THE Rock Family and Community Support operates a food service with inexpensive food and grocery items. A substantial family-size parcel is $40. Place order online at facs.org.au/foodparcelorder/ and pick up from The Rock Christian Church, 37 Neumann Road, Capalaba, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-2pm; phone 3823 3572. Church service is at 9.30am on Sundays.

n Redlands RAAF

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 to enjoy fellowship with the RAAF Association, Redlands branch every Wednesday at 3pm at the RSL. The next general meeting is on Sunday, April 12, in the Gallipoli Room at Redlands RSL at 10:30am. Details Lindsay 3829 2622 or David 0439 855 894.

n Lions Challenge

THE Lions Club of Cleveland Challenge are men and women over 50, semi-retired or retired with different occupations and interests but with a passion to help those in need. We are the only Lions Club that meets during the day for fellowship, good times and great socials. Contact president Pauline 3206 7287 or Bernie Maguire 3822 5955.

n Out with a Difference

ON Wednesday, April 15, go Back to the Tivoli a musical variety show. 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. April, May and June calendars available at the Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, open 8.30am to 4.30pm, Mondays to Fridaya. Contact 3821 1089; a/h 0418 198 068 or www.donaldsimpsoncentre.com

n Redland Community Centre

A CREATE and Play morning for parents and children, aged five years and under will take place at Redland Community Centre, 29 Loraine Street, Capalaba, on Monday, April 27, and May 11 and 25, at 9.30am - 11am. Cost is $5 per family. Contact 3245 2117.

n Healthy Living program

If you feel it is time to get back to basics and re-set your life's habits, this program is for you. Learn how to set goals that work, develop great healthy habits for eating, physical activity and sleeping. The six-week course starts at the Redland Community Centre, 29 Loraine St, Capalaba, on Tuesday, April 28. Contact 3245 2117.

n Cleveland Senior Citizens

MEMBERS meet at the Donald Simpson Community Centre every Thursday at 9am for indoor bowls, cards (500) and bingo. Contact Ray on 0408 871 520, Fay on 3207 6609 or Dee on 3824 3902.

n Mater baby clinics

MATER Pharmacy Redland has a midwife available, free, every Monday from 9am-noon to weigh and measure your baby and answe questions on the general health of your child. Mater Pharmacy Redland is at 16 Weippin Street, Cleveland, contact: 3163 7411.

n How's your pressure?

MATER Pharmacy Redland offers free blood pressure checks. A pharmacist will take your blood pressure and help you understand what your numbers mean. We can discuss factors affecting your blood pressure and ways to lower your risk. Mater Pharmacy Redland is at 16 Weippin Street, Cleveland; phone 3163 7411.

n Redland Organic Growers

ROGI'S next meeting is on Wednesday, April 8 at the Salvation Army Church, cnr McDonald Rd and MacArthur St, Alexandra Hills. Alexina Johnson and Dave Tardent will talk about the move to bring back sustainable market gardens to the Redlands' Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Doors open at 6.15 pm for a 7pm start. Bring a plate of finger food to share. Visitors welcome $5, members gold coin entry. Membership $30 a year. For more information: info@rogi.com.au

n Join knitting squad

Do you love to sew or knit? join the Redlands Centre for Women volunteer knitting squad every Wednesday from 9.30am upstairs, 27 Waterloo Street, Cleveland for tea, coffee, chat and knitting and help us knit bibs, tissue pack cover and booties, mitten and beanies for our Nurture Packs. If you can help by knitting, sewing or donating fabric or wool then please contact Carla on bookings@redlandscentreforwomen.com

n Try dragon boating

Redlands Sea Dragons is a dragon boat club based at Redland Bay. There are free come and try sessions and we welcome those wanting to give this great sport a try. All ages over 16 are welcome. Visit www.redlandsseadragons.com or call Jude on 0407 650 316 or Kirsty on 0417 778 159 for further details.