REDLAND COMMUNITY
CENTRE INC.
What’s On
Courses & Activities
April to June 2015
29 Loraine Street, Capalaba
Phone: 3245 2117
Centre Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am – 3pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 12 noon
See us on the web!
www.redlandcommunitycentre.org
MONDAY
WOMEN'S INTERACTION GROUP (50+)
We have a group of friendly fun-loving females over the age of 50 who meet
under the name of WIG every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 9.30 am to 12
noon. The order of the day is lively conversation, pleasant company, lots of
laughs and a guest speaker. Cost $4 for morning tea. Phone: 3245 2117 for
further information.
CREATE AND PLAY MORNINGS:
Create and Play mornings will take place on Monday 27
April, 11 & 25 May and 22 June, 9.30am to 11am. The
mornings are ideal for parents/grandparents with children
aged 5 years and under. Children are free to choose from a
number of craft and play activities, which may include: play
dough, painting, collage, play and reading corner, puzzles
and blocks, music and movement. Come and join in the fun
with your child/children and interact with other families.
Cost is $5 per family for each session, with morning tea
provided for the children. Phone 3245 2117 for further details and/or register
your interest in attending any of the mornings. Bookings essential.
CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
With the support of the Metro South Child Health
Service - Bayside, a Child Health Clinic provided by a
qualified nurse is held at our Capalaba Centre each
Monday. Contact the Redland Health Service Centre
on 3488 4222 to make appointments.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE AT RCC
Conducted by Bayside Community Legal Services. Held on Monday evenings.
Phone Bayside Legal Service direct on 0490 062 760 for further info and
appointments. Held on Mondays during the day at Cleveland and Fridays at
Capalaba – please phone 0490 062 760 for further details.
FREE HEARING SCREENINGS
Australian Hearing Cleveland is encouraging the local community to get their
hearing checked by offering free hearing screenings on 13 April at our Centre.
The screenings are conducted by experts from Australian Hearing Cleveland
and take 15 minutes to complete. Australian Hearing will also be on hand to
assist people with the next steps they may have to take in regards to their
hearing health. To reserve your place, call Australian Hearing Cleveland on
3286 8400.
TUESDAY
RELAXATION GROUP OVER 50'S
The group meets every Tuesday at 10 am to 12 noon in an air-conditioned
room for relaxation and social interaction. Morning tea is provided. A gold coin
donation is appreciated. Spaces are limited, so bookings are required. Call
Nancy on 3822 5643 for further information.
STEPS SKILLS PROGRAM
A FREE Program for adults aged 18-65 years with:
 Acquired Brain Injury,
Stroke,
Traumatic Brain Injury
and their families and carers
Would you like to find out more about how to look after yourself and participate
in your community?
Then come along to the Bayside STEPS Skills Program, a 6-week information
and skills-based group program.
STEPS Skills Program will start on Tuesday 21 April, then every Tuesday for 6
weeks at the Centre from 2pm to 4pm. For further information and bookings
please phone Judith Nance on 3406 2311.
REDWRITES WRITING GROUP
Ever want to do more than jot down ideas on an
envelope or think about writing a book? Come along
to our new writers group and we can all help inspire
each other. The group focuses on providing
constructive critiquing and learning about the craft of
writing in a peer to peer fashion. All you need to bring
is an interest in improving your writing, pen and paper.
A gold coin donation is appreciated. We meet once a month 9 am to 12 noon.
Meeting dates: 7 April, 5 May and 2 June. Ph: 0431 489 626 for further details.
HEALTHY LIVING
You know how easy it is to let good habits fall by the wayside and let bad
habits creep in? 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! Re-claim your life by
getting back to basics!
The 6-week course starts on Tuesday 28 April, 12.30-2pm. Fee: $225 includes
all materials. Rebates may apply. For more information, call the Centre on
3245 2117.
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA GAMBLING HELP SERVICE
What is Gambling Help? A free service providing information and support to
individuals and families affected by gambling.
What is involved? Gambling can easily get out of control. The impact it can
have on your finance and relationships can be devastating. The Gambling
Help Service can help you to regain control of your gambling.
The service is free and offers:
 Confidential face-to-face or telephone counselling services for people
with a gambling problem and/or to the family or friends of people with a
gambling problem (individual, relationship and financial counselling
available).
 Education and prevention activities in relation to problem gambling.
 Referral to other community agencies to better meet the needs of those
affected by problem gambling.
 Liaison with the gambling industry and assistance in the development of
responsible gambling practices.
 Consumer protection / harm minimisation strategies.
The service involves talking with a counsellor about any difficulties that you are
experiencing or any support you may require. You do not need a referral.
Simply call 1300 364 277 to make an appointment.
WEDNESDAY
TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER
A Tupperware Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 6th May 2015 at 7p.m.
One of Tupperware’s BIGGEST weeks of the year – BIRTHDAY WEEK!
Amazing Guest Specials, Huge Discounts, Bargain Box Tupperware, and the
best part…Mystery Packs!! One of the most sought after items – pay $30 for
$120 of Tupperware - Available to everyone who places an order. The theme
will be auction night. Play games, answer or ask questions, find Tupperware
products in catalogue, bring a friend etc. and earn play money. Money that you
have earned is then used to bid on great Tupperware products. You can also
bring your Tupperware products that may need replacing. Party is open to
everyone – Be there…or you’ll miss out on the fun. Supper supplied. If you
can’t come but would like to support the Centre by placing an order or having
your own party please contact Debbie or Margaret on 3245 2117 for Catalogue
and order form.
APPLIQUÉ GROUP
A hand Appliqué Group is held Wednesday mornings from 9.30am to 12noon.
Enjoy the social interaction while creating your own appliqué piece. Cost $2.50
per week for people who have previous experience in Appliqué work. For
those who want to learn the art of Appliqué a 6 week course is available at a
cost of $25.00 which includes full kit. Bookings are essential. Ph: 3245 2117.
AL-ANON
Al-Anon – a support group for families of alcoholics meet every Wednesday at
Redland Community Centre from 10 am – 12 noon.
MANAGE STRESS & YOUR EMOTIONS
You know how easy it is to feel stressed and overwhelmed? Get back in the
driver’s seat of your life with an upcoming mindfulness program to help you
learn to feel calm and composed in the face of life’s challenges. Mindfulness
programs help us better focus our time and energies on what we can change:
ourselves and our response to what is happening.
The 8-week course starts on Monday 20 April, 9.30am-12.30pm. Free intro
session: Monday 30 March, 9.30-11am.
Fee: $475 includes all materials, CDs and light snacks. Rebates may apply.
For more information, call the Centre on 3245 2117.
JOB APPLICATION SUPPORT SESSIONS
One-on-one job application support sessions for people who are looking to
update their resumes or are having trouble with selection criteria in a job
application. The sessions are of 1 hour duration with a qualified volunteer.
Held each Wednesday - 9am, 10am and 11am. Bookings are essential –
please phone 3245 2117.
THURSDAY
RECYCLE FUN MORNING
This hands-on workshop will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9.30am to
11am. The morning is ideal for parents/grandparents with children aged 5
years and under. The workshop provides opportunities to create and discover
new ways of using recyclable materials, such as egg cartons, boxes of all
shapes and sizes, empty glad wrap rolls etc. Come and join in the fun with
your child/children and be amazed at what can be created with recyclable
materials. Cost: $5 per family (morning tea is provided for children).
Bookings are essential.
Phone 3245 2117.
MANAGE YOUR MONEY WORKSHOP
Are you struggling to pay your expenses? Do you need
some ideas on planning a budget? Do you know what
help is available?
A FREE community information session will be held on
Thursday 23 April 2015 from 9.30am-11am. Morning tea will
be provided.
Find out about budgeting techniques, what the warning signs are, debt
management, what financial options are available when your debts are in
arrears, support services and tools.
Places are limited and bookings essential by Tuesday 21 April. Presented by
Suzanne Steele, Financial Counsellor, Uniting Care Community. For further
details call 3245 2117.
FREE HEARING SCREENINGS
Australian Hearing Cleveland is encouraging the local community to get their
hearing checked by offering free hearing screenings on 28 May at our Centre.
The screenings are conducted by experts from Australian Hearing Cleveland
and take 15 minutes to complete. Australian Hearing will also be on hand to
assist people with the next steps they may have to take in regards to their
hearing health. To reserve your place, call Australian Hearing Cleveland on
3286 8400.
CARD CLASSES
Learn how to make your own cards using different
tools and techniques. Classes held EVERY fortnight
on a Thursday – 9.30am – 11.30am.
$12 per person each session, includes all activity
materials and morning tea.
Bookings essential. For further information and dates
phone Trish - 0413 235 793.
COMMUNITY IMMUNISATION CLINIC
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting
against preventable harmful diseases.
The Redland Community Centre Clinic delivers all vaccinations listed on the
National Immunisation Program Schedule. The clinic will operate from 4:00 to
6:00 pm on the first Thursday of the Month. This service is provided at no
cost to clients and no appointment is required.
Logan City Council has been appointed this contract by Queensland
Health. The clinic is provided primarily for Redland City secondary school
students who miss their school vaccinations, however families with young
children requiring vaccinations are also welcome.
Please see Council websites for more information:
Redland City Council :
http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/CommunitySupport/Immunisation/Pages/default
.aspx
Logan City Council:
http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/health/immunisation
FRIDAY
WeR1 MULTICULTURAL GROUP
A multicultural group meets at the Centre every Friday from
10.00am-12noon. The weekly meetings include morning tea, as
well as, other social events. For further details, contact Karen on
3286 4514 or Bernie on 3821 6117.
ART ON FRIDAY
Art group for recreational painters is held each Friday
from 12.30pm-3.30pm with tuition on alternate Fridays.
The group has been meeting weekly at the Centre for
the past ten years.
Cost $11.00 paid fortnightly for tuition. ($1.00 alternate
weeks for room hire). Contact the Centre on 3245 2117
for further details.
LEGAL ADVICE AT RCC
Conducted by Bayside Community Legal Services. Phone Bayside Legal
Services on 0490 062 760 for information and appointments.
WEEKEND
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (SUNDAYS)
Alocoholics Anonymous meet every Sunday at Redland Community Centre in
Community Room 1 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
ECKANKAR
Eckankar are a non-denominational group which meet at the Centre on the 4 th
Sunday of the month at 10am.
26 April – Community HU’s followed by discussion on “Spiritual Wisdom on
Relationships”
24 May – Community HU followed by discussion on “Conquering Fear”
28 June – Community HU followed by discussion on “Life after Death”
FOCUS ON FAMILIES PARENTING ACTIVITIES
“Focus on Families” is the umbrella title for Redland Community Centre’s suite
of parenting and family oriented programs.
“Focus on Families” provides families in the Redlands, Bayside, Wynnum/Manly
and Bay Islands with training and support for the important role of parenting.
Programs include:
 Toddler Tactics Create and Play
 Toddler Tactics Recycle Fun
 A range of Parent Education Workshops will be held during the year.
 Resource information
o Parent ideas that work
o How to promote play
o Recycle fun.
For further enquiries and bookings please contact the
Centre on 3245 2117.
DONATIONS
Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.
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