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2 Welcome to your May Newsletter. How is this year moving so fast? I truly believe the older you get, the faster the years seem to go, or at least it feels that way to me. The month of May brings with it another public holiday, which will be celebrated on Monday 5 May, and is the month that we celebrate all mothers with Mother’s Day occurring on Sunday 11 May. It takes a village to raise a child and so many people are kind enough to extend their motherly love to other people’s children or their extended family. It’s not always the biological mother raising and caring for our children, and I want to let you know, you are seen. Thank you to everyone who is providing that motherly love, care and protection to our community’s younger generation. Wishing everyone that is celebrating Mother’s Day a wonderful day fill with love, laughter and time with those you care about. This month, I would like to highlight safety tips for our seniors. Feeling safe in your own home is essential to your health and wellbeing. As a senior, it’s important that you are able to enjoy your home, community and lifestyle in comfort and security. The Queensland Police have provided the below steps you can take to protect your safety and security: • If you have a phonebook listing, only list your initials and surname to limit the amount of personal information available. • If you use an answering machine service, ensure you leave a message saying ‘we’ will call back if you live alone. • If you and your family communicate on the internet via social media networks, make sure you don’t give out personal details such as your home address or phone number. • Be cautious about information you give to strangers – don’t tell them where you live or when you will be away and don’t give out any personal, family or financial information. • When shopping, avoid carrying large amounts of money and never leave your handbag, wallet or personal items unattended or in a shopping trolley or mobility device. • If you’re travelling on public transport, ensure you sit where you can see and be seen by the driver or guard, and always check timetables beforehand to avoid long waits. • In your phone, program in the contact numbers of a relative, neighbour or close friend you can contact if you need assistance. Also program the emergency number, Triple Zero (000). • If you receive mail, emails or phone calls requesting money, even if it’s for charity, verify where the request has come from before donating. If you are unsure, contact your local police station. • When out and about, always appear confident and self-assured. Research shows that people who appear confident and take personal safety precautions are less likely to become victims of crime. • Consider installing an alarm system in your home, particularly if you live alone, to help protect your home and personal safety. • Medical or personal alarm systems are also a good idea to consider and are easy to set up. There are many options available, depending on your personal needs. Further information and a fact sheet can be found at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/ personal-safety/seniors-safety. Our seniors are a vital part of our community, and we want to assist you in remaining safe. Labour Day For many, Labour Day signifies a long weekend, a short holiday away, time at the beach, beside the pool or having friends over for a backyard BBQ. There are so many other things that people do to celebrate the long weekend, even if it’s just finding a little more ‘me time’. Many of the younger generation do not have a good understanding of what Labour Day is, or why we have a public holiday to celebrate it. The day know as Labour Day in Queensland and the Northern Territory and May Day in other Australian states, is a celebration of workers' achievements throughout our nation's history ensuring generations to come remember those who struggled and succeeded to ensure decent and fair working conditions in Australia. One of the main outcomes is the 8-hour working day. After significant lobbying, Stonemasons in Melbourne and Sydney won the right to an 8-hour working day as a general industry standard in 1856. This set an international benchmark. In the decades to come workers from Australia and many other countries around the world campaigned to extend the right to other industries. Police Update Thank you to Acting Sargent Matt Dowling, who has been kind enough to supply us with the following crime data relating to Oxenford: • 2 Burglaries • 4 Motor Vehicle – steal, unlawfully use, possess • 3 Motor Vehicle – stealing from/enter into • 5 - Property Damage • 3 - Drug offences That is a total of 17 offences for the period 1 February to 4 April 2025. Analysis of this data shows that these offences are occurring mid-week in Oxenford. No other trends are apparent at this time. Final Thoughts With the last of our long weekends for the first half of the year approaching, and maybe you have some time to spare, I hope that more people reach out to their neighbours and also our seniors are feeling safer in their homes. I trust you all will have a wonderful Labour Day long weekend and a well spent Mother’s Day. Please take the time to come to our next meeting on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 7pm. It’s an hour out of your day, but you get so much benefit from being there, hearing what is said and being involved if you wish to be. We also have cash ticket raffles on the night which are always great to take part in. We encourage you to take the time to speak with our Oxenford Police Liaison Officer, and our local parliamentary representatives Naomi Fowler and Mark Boothman who are proud supports of our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch. I will of course be there too. If you haven’t already, please join our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Residence - Facebook page at www. facebook.com/groups/oxenfordresidents. We’lll have regular updates on this page. Until next month, please look after yourself and your family, I hope to meet you in person soon. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch
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6 Wet weather has delayed the relocation activities associated with moving the Upper Coomera Cenotaph, but TMR have advised that the stonemasons will erect the soldier during the first week of April and re-turfing of the surrounds will follow immediately. There will be a March and Service at the new site (Tallowwood Park) this year. The Community should study the event run sheet and march route for specifics and allow additional time on Anzac Day to drop off your families and park before making your way to the school hall to march or the new Cenotaph location for the Service. Locals will know that there is little off-street parking and what is available will be first in best dressed. Run sheet confirms location and timing of road closures. The Rotary Club of Coomera Valley look forward to continuing this event with our community at the new location and hope that you will continue to support us and those who have served our country. Join us to experience our Anzac Display at the school hall and our quality “Sausage sizzle” at the park after the event. 7.00am Rose Valley Drive between the Roundabout and Heathdale Drive to be closed off to all traffic. Only VIP Cars will be allowed entry. Highland Way Closed from Roundabout to School Entry Gate 8.00am Assembly at Highland Reserve School. Drop off zone on Reserve Road at the Highland Reserve School Drop off Zone and Bus Stop. Marchers to be dropped off as per a normal school day drop off. Cars to immediately move on to allow others to follow. Marchers walk thru the school grounds to the School Hall. Bands, school and community groups begin to form in Highland Reserve School adjacent to school hall. School P&C Tuck shop open for Sausage sizzle and drinks. Traffic controllers calming traffic in Reserve Road. Anzac Day Display open in School Hall. 8.45am March Marshall Calls for March groups to move out of school yard into Highland Way to form up for the March. 8.50am Traffic Controllers implement contra flow conditions at big roundabout in preparation for March 9.00am March begins down Highland Way towards the roundabout, then left turn into Rose Valley Dve. Followed by right turn into the Park where Marchers will be seated around the Cenotaph. 9.15am March reaches Cenotaph and joins public for community memorial service. 9.30am Dedication of New Cenotaph location followed by the Anzac Day Service. Reserve Road re opens to normal traffic. Highland Way re opens to traffic. Rose Valley Dve remains closed. The Rotary Club of Coomera Valley Anzac Day 2025 10.30am Service concludes. Rotary Community BBQ & soft drinks at Tallowwood park at the site of the Cenotaph – all welcome. Anzac Display at school hall open until 12.00 Noon 11.15-11.30am Cenotaph Site cleared and traffic control completed. Rose Valley Drive to be re-opened once the area is safe. Note: please call us if you have any questions regarding the event or if you require assistance for aged or veterans who wish to attend. Nick Rushton 0433166425, Malcolm Cummings 0439 332 737, Warren Edwards 0411875114. We are able to make separate arrangements is special cases. PRINTING SPECIALS *Price includes artwork and GST (not. inc logo design) • Full colour flyers on 150gsm gloss • Business cards 420gsm card • Letterheads 80gsm bond Contact Geoff on 0411 134 507 geoff@localnewsletters.com 10,000 A5 Flyers $495* 5,000 A4 Flyers $495* 500 Letterheads $150* 10,000 A4 Flyers $895* 1000 Colour Business Cards $139* 5,000 A5 Flyers $320* from from from from from from
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Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale. Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun nonprofit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www. gcsbs.au, and a FB group page at www. facebook.com/groups/GCSBS/. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions.org.au PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail.com for information. New members welcome. PROBUS CLUB HOPE ISLAND meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive, Helensvale for fun and fellowship in retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Contact Denise on e: denise.gosling90@gmail.com ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Come along and challenge your mind with Trivia, fun, puzzles. First Thursday every month at Runaway Bay, $5 10am-12.30pm. Morning tea included. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Ros 0418 1651 75. CHATTY CAFE aims to spark conversations that go beyond the ordinary, fostering social connections within the local community. By creating an environment where people feel encouraged to chat and connect, we aim to prevent and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Its free for all on every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe located at Upper Coomera Community Centre, call 0450506886 . STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE is Australia’s national service supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide including families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, first responders who have attended a suicide and members of the public who have witnessed a suicide. StandBy is accessible 7 days a week, providing free face to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. PH: 1300 727 247. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held every Thursday at 6pm – 7pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama (Doors open from 5.30pm). The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. 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