March 2016

Community Activities and Seniors Program for February has been well attended. We held a

foot care afternoon at the CWA hall on Thursday 18th March. Isabelle Springall (RN) from the

Quilpie Hospital attended. Eleven people come along to have a pedicure, and a foot spa.Tina

Johnston,Quilpie HACC Services painted nails. This is a great service to have for the Seniors

especially when some are unable to do their own nails.It’s nice to see the Seniors come

along and have a chat, cuppa and a laugh while having their feet attended to.

Craft Activities

The Seniors Craft Group have been tie dyeing cushion covers,cloth bags, and zippered

cosmetic bags. This was a craft they thoroughly enjoyed.The

craft group painted a welcome home banner for Jane Tully

who has just returned home from having radium

treatment.The joy on Jane’s face when we held up the

banner up for her to see was priceless. Jane’s comment was

it’s nice to be home and to be back with my friends in the

seniors group.The craft group have also been busy making craft items for a get-well

package for Gwen Hennessy, who had a fall recently and is recovering at Renaee’s place.We

wish Gwen all the best with her recovery.

Before After

Water Exercises

Seniors are enjoying Thursday mornings at the Quilpie Shire Council Pool with Carolynn

Taylor. Some of the seniors have commented they can feel a difference

from week to week with the water exercises. The water exercises will

continue until Thursday 25th March. If anyone would like to join in, you

are most welcome.The lessons start at 10:00am on Thursday mornings

and cost $5 a lesson. Contact Tina Johnston or Michelle Donohue if you require transport.

Healthy Ageing Lunch

The first Healthy Ageing Lunch for 2016 was held at the Imperial Hotel on Tuesday 23rd February. It was well attended and everyone enjoyed the lovely meal that was provided. It was a great way to start the year off and catch up with other seniors.

Why do we celebrate St Patrick's Day?

This event commemorates the life of St Patrick, a missionary who

worked in Ireland and is said to have died on March 17 in the fifth

century. He played an important role in converting the inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity. Now, his feast day is an opportunity to celebrate

Irish culture.

Why do we have Easter Eggs?

The custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians

remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. This

miracle showed that life could win over death. For Christians the egg is

a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when they are cracked open they

stand for the empty tomb.

Tina and I would like to wish you all a Happy Easter!

Enjoy having time with family and friends

QUILPIE SHIRE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

AND SENIORS PROGRAM

Gentle Exercises are held every Monday at 10.30am.

Alternate weeks at the CWA Hall and St Matthews Hall

Craft for Seniors is held every Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm.

Alternate weeks at the CWA Hall and St Matthews Hall

Tai Chi is held every Wednesday morning at 10.30am at the

CWA Hall.

Please note dates and times subject to change

Seniors Cards and Games Social afternoon is held every Thursday afternoon at 2.00pm. Alternate weeks at the CWA Hall and St Matthews Hall

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - Why not bring a friend

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

Jan Nowland 5th March

Rino Balleban 15th March

We hope you all have a Happy Birthday full of lovely surprises!

From all of your Quilpie Community Activity friends

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DATES TO REMEMBER

The March Healthy Ageing Lunch for Seniors

will be held on Thursday 17th

March at 12.00pm

at the Quilpie Hospital.If you could please RSVP

to Michelle Donohue or Tina Johnston by

Monday 14th

March.

Bowen Therapist, Kate Percival will be visiting Quilpie on Monday 21st March.

Call 0427 542 283 to book an appointment.

Footcare – April (date to be advised)

St Finbarr’S PariSh ChurCh ServiCeS

Friday 11th March – Mary Mackillop Room 11.30am

Celebration Of St.Patrick & St Joseph

Sunday 27th March – Easter (to be advised)

A LITTLE HUMOUR

“The Funeral"

An older lady passed away recently. She’d never been married, and she specifically asked

that her casket service not have any male pallbearers.

Her contract with the funeral parlor stated: "They never took me out when I was alive, so

they sure won't be taking me out when I'm dead."

"Smart-Alec Parrot"

One of the entertainers on a cruise ship was a magician. Since the passengers were

different each week, the magician always had a new audience. So he always did the same

tricks.

The captain's parrot, however, was stationed in the performance hall, and observed the

magicians tricks week after week. Being a wise old bird, he eventually figured out all the

magician's secrets.

Then, irritatingly, he started heckling during the show. “Hey, why is every card the same?

It's in his cape pocket! It's a different rabbit!"

The magician was fuming, but it was the captain's parrot so he couldn't really do

anything.

One terrible day, however, the ship had a boiler explosion and sank. The magician wound

up on a small raft in the middle of the Atlantic with, as luck would have it, the captain's

parrot.

They glared at each other with visible hatred but didn't say a word. This went on for

several days.

Finally on the tenth day, the parrot couldn't take it any longer. Exasperated, he said,

“Okay, I give up. Where's the ship.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

Visiting Specialist’s Dates

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Physiotherapist will be visiting on

Thursday 3rd March Friday 31st March

Exercise Physiologist will be visiting Quilpie on Thursday 31st March

Phsycologist

Tuesday 15th March

Stephanie Breitkreutz Dietition will be visiting Quilpie on Thursday 3rd March

Speech Pathologist will be visiting Quilpie on

Thursday 10th March Friday 11th March

Dr Julia Fielding will be visiting Quilpie on

Monday 14th March Tuesday 15th March

PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change

For appointments please ring CWAATSICH – 4656 1391

A range of allied health and medical specialists visit

Quilpie Hospital on a regular basics. For further

information and dates contact the Quilpie Medical

Practice on 07 4656 1158

March Recipe

Soda Bread

Ingredients:

4 cups all purpose flour

4 tablespoons white sugar 1teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup margarine, softened

1 cup buttermilk 1 egg

¼ cup butter,melted

¼ cup buttermilk

Add all ingredients to list

1. Preheat oven 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking

sheet.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking soda,

baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn doughout onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form

dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with ¼ cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture.

Use a sharp knife to cut and “X” into the top of the loaf.

3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND SENIORS PROGRAM Michelle Donohue: Health Promotions Officer Phone: 4656 0500 Mobile: 0427 243 055

March 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S S

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2.00pm CWA Hall

Craft Activities

10.30am CWA Hall

Tai Chi

2.00pm CWA Hall

Healthy Minds

10.30am St Matthews

Bingo Morning

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10.30am St Matthews

Gentle Exercises

2.00pm St Matthews

Craft Activities

10.30am CWA Hall

Tai Chi

2.00pm St Matthews

Healthy Minds

10.30am St Matthews

Bingo Morning

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

10.30am St Matthews

Gentle Exercises

2.00pm

CWA Hall Craft Activities

10.30am CWA Hall

Tai Chi

12.00pm Luncheon

Quilpie Hospital

10.00am St Matthews Jumble Sale

21 22 23

24 25 26 27

10.30am St Matthews Hall Gentle Exercises

2.00pm St Matthews

Craft Activities

10.30am CWA Hall

Tai Chi

2.00pm St Matthews

Healthy Minds

Public Holiday Good Friday

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Public Holiday Easter Monday

2.00pm CWA Hall

Craft Activities

10.30am CWA Hall

Tai Chi

2.00pm CWA Hall

Healthy Minds