Autumn - Legacy

Torch
AUTUMN 2009
Caring for Families of Deceased Veterans 1923–2008
INSIDE >
p3 Legacy widow
recognised for
community service
p4 Brisbane Legacy
Youth Summer Camp
p5 2009 ANZAC Day
Parade
p6 Legal advice at
Legacy House
A message from the President
of Brisbane Legacy
THIS ISSUE
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A message from our president
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Brisbane Legacy Youth Summer Camp
Mudjimba 9-17 January 2009
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2009 ANZAC Day Parade
Legacy widow recognised for community
service
Legal advice at Legacy House
Beware of fraud
Laurel Club/Legacy photographs
Laurel Club computers
Invitation for morning Tea
‘Centrepoint’ Caloundra Holiday Units
In Memoriam
Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
DIARY DATES
18 April Explorers visit to the Ipswich
Railway Workshops
8 May
Mother’s Day treat. Legacy widow
mothers with children and those
who care for their adult children
with disabilities are to be invited
to the cinema and lunch on
Friday 8 May as a Mother’s Day
treat. Details will be included in a
personal invitation.
6 June
Explorers picnic at Mount Coot-tha
13 June Families Picnic at Colmslie Beach
Reserve, Colmslie.
July Holidays Dates TBA
Youth activities including Outward
Bound leadership course for 15+
and Gumnuts horse riding camp for
8-14’s.
COVER
Pat Chandler and Amy Smikoff
celebrate at the Laurel Club
Christmas Party
The Printing Office, producers of The Torch,
and Spicers Paper are both proud to
support Brisbane Legacy in their work.
Printed on 115gsm Silk Art Paper
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T
he festive season has come and
gone and the region has been
spared a repeat of the November
storms. Everything looks fresh and
green,my water tanks have been filled
and life is good. What a country of
extremes, though.The northern two
thirds of Queensland is awash, the
lower third remains largely drought
stricken while Victoria has suffered
the most disastrous natural tragedy
to strike Australia and the southern
heat-wave has literally baked crops
in the field. Our hearts go out to
those who have lost everything
in fire or flood, including the loss
of family and friends. Brisbane
Legacy has offered assistance to
those Clubs in the areas affected by
flood or fire, although at this time,
no firm requests for assistance have
been received. My own regimental
association has publicised an appeal
for a recently retired digger who
lost his wife and four children in
the Victorian fires.
I have been continuing my rounds
of widow’s groups and I am
constantly amazed at the spirit of
self-help that I find. Laurel Clubs
and Care Groups are not just social
gatherings. They play an important
role in Legacy’s programs. These
groups aim to provide widows
with companionship and social
connection as a means of mutual
support and a counter to isolation.
The groups are also one way, in
addition to the ‘Torch’, of passing
on information important to our
widows. Do you go to more than
one group? No problem, the system
is working for you. Do you receive
Torch and do not attend a group?
You are more than welcome so
please, contact your local care group
(listed in Torch).
One problem faced by Legacy is
information on widows who need
assistance. Many are reticent about
seeking assistance and a common
response is “I don’t want to use
Legacy’s money when there are
people worse off than me.” Much
of our assistance takes a form which
does not involve money, but we
need to be kept informed so that
our assistance is timely and targeted.
Sometimes the only way we find
out that a widow needs assistance is
from other members of her Legacy
group.
Do you know that Legacy does not
have to wait until a spouse has died
before enrolling a lady? Perhaps the
spouse has a terminal illness or is
suffering from Alzheimers or severe
dementia and has been admitted to
a nursing home. We can assist the
lady in this critical period without
waiting for death to occur. If a
Care Group becomes aware of any
lady in this situation, please notify
Legacy House so that one of our
welfare officers can
investigate
and enrol the lady. I have had the
unfortunate experience recently of
two of my fellow veterans, one a
Portsea classmate and the other one
of my Non Commissioned Officers
from Malaysia and Vietnam, being
diagnosed with terminal cancer
with only a few weeks to live. In
both cases, Legacy enrolled their
wives before they passed on.
Brian Avery,
President
Legacy widow recognised for community service
L
egacy widow, Mrs Thora Hunt of
Caloundra was recently recognised
for her community service. Named
“Fisher Citizen of theYear” for 2009, Mrs
Hunt was presented with her award at the
Fisher Community Australia Day Awards
ceremony by the Federal Member for
Fisher, Mr Peter Slipper MP.
Mr Slipper said that said Mrs Hunt was
recognised for her dedication to her
community over many years.
Member for Fisher Peter Slipper MP
presents the “Fisher Citizen of the
Year” award to Mrs Thora Hunt.
With them is Fisher Australia Day
Committee member Belinda Howard.
“Thora has been self-less in her attitude
to others, she is reliable and energetic,
she has made a difference to many lives
over many years,” Mr Slipper said.
“She is an inspiration and a worthy
recipient of the Fisher Citizen of the
Year perpetual shield.”
Mrs Hunt has been involved in the
Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Nippers since
its foundation in 1968, where she has
been involved in fundraising, the ladies’
auxiliary, and the training of young upand-coming lifesavers in “flags”.
She is one of only two female life
members of the Met Caloundra Surf
Club.
In addition, she has volunteered for the
past 12 years with the Salvation Army,
helping sort items for the welfare outlets,
organising fundraising for missions, coordinating the Christmas toy appeal, and
helping to arrange flower displays for the
weekly church services. Talking Torch
T
he “Talking Torch” is an audio version of the Torch newsletter produced on cassette tape or CD for those with
vision impairment. It ensures that those who have difficulty with reading don’t miss out on the Brisbane Legacy
events and news and a range of issues that affect our very important Legacy family. To arrange your copy of the
Talking Torch, please contact Jackie at Legacy House on 38464299.
Every Life is Worth Celebrating
For over 65 years Metropolitan Funerals have been helping
Queensland families with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
Whether your need is immediate or you are planning for the
future, you can trust Metropolitan Funerals to support you
every step of the way.
A very special offer for Legacy members
Simply by mentioning this ad, Metropolitan Funerals will
give you a $150 discount off our standard professional fees
ensuring you get the service you want at an even more
affordable price. And if you call now we will send you a free
‘My Funeral Wishes’ kit complete with a Safe Custody wallet
to store all your important papers.
Call us anytime on 1800 636 660 – we’re here to help.
1800 636 660
www.metropolitanfunerals.com.au
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Brisbane Legacy Youth Summer Camp
Mudjimba 9-17 January 2009
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his year’s Legacy Youth Summer Camp was a great
success, with 55 children and 13 leaders spending eight
enjoyable days/nights (Friday 9 to Saturday 17 January
2009) at the Apex Camp in Mudjimba on the Sunshine
Coast. Usual numbers were boosted by the welcome
addition of 19 campers and seven leaders from Melbourne,
and five campers from South Australia. Brisbane also
hosted children from Bundaberg, Townsville, Cairns, and
Armidale and the Tweed in NSW.
Early rain caused slight adjustments to the camp program but
did not dampen spirits. The camp activities were selected
to provide Legacy youth with enjoyable, exciting and
challenging experiences in a supporting, safe and friendly
environment. And they certainly did! Organised activities
included Underwater World, the Noosa Oceanrider (a very
fast jet boat ride enjoyed by the older participants), Go
Karts, surfing lessons, camel rides (a hit with the younger
campers), ten pin bowling, mountain biking, canoeing and
different levels of ropes courses. Free time was occupied by
the pool, games, and night-time movies; although the craft
organised by Jo Kroon drew in the majority of the children
over most days of the camp. Self-esteem and confidence
definitely grew over the week as even the more reserved
campers found they were achieving something they hadn’t
thought they would be able to do.
A highlight of the week was the award of the Ted Smout
Medal to Larissa Clark. The presentation was made by
President L/Brian Avery on the second Friday of camp.
Chief Executive Officer L/Steve Blinkhorn also attended
and both he and Brian took the opportunity to meet the
children and watch the activities.
President L/Brian Avery presents the Ted Smout medal to Larissa
Clark.With them is Larissa’s grandfather, L/Nbby Clark
During the camp, Brisbane Legacy took the opportunity
to appoint some trainee leaders, and thanks go to Tania and
Colin Caves, Amanda and Kathryn McGufficke, and Josh
Tombs for their enthusiasm and guidance. Hopefully each
of these young people are able to attend following camps
in the role of leader – the future of Legacy Youth activities
depends very much on such invigoration.
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Learning the basic skills of surfing - on dry land - before takling the water
A bumpy ride: the younger campers enjoy a camel
expedition along the Noosa North Shore
The success of the
camp can be greatly
attributed to the effort
and hard work of all
the leaders. Brisbane
leaders included: L/
Ross Heyde, the camp’s
dedicated, enthusiastic
and positive Leader
whose organisation and
skills kept the camp
(and campers) on track;
L/Peter Thatcher, who
combined tireless bus
Adventure on the high seas in
driving with a watchful
the Noosa Oceanrider
eye over all activities,
and proved invaluable in ensuring the safety and enjoyment
of campers; L/John Murdoch who was welcomed back after
a forced absence last year, and his hard work and fostering
of the younger campers was particularly appreciated. Jo
Kroon and Erin Cann were spared from Legacy House
to help as leaders. Their efforts were greatly appreciated.
Thanks also to the Melbourne leaders who helped to make
this an enjoyable and successful camp.
2009 ANZAC Day Parade
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s many of you may have heard by now, Brisbane
Legacy was placed at Serial 157 in this year’s Anzac
Day Parade. The result is that the Board on Management
of Brisbane Legacy has decided not to enter a Legacy
contingent in this year’s parade.
In arriving at its decision, Board was conscious the
following:
•• Serial 157 is the last serial in the Post WWII
section in the parade and follows the Vietnam
Veterans’ (Serial 155) and Patriots (Serial 156)
motorcycle clubs. It was felt that this position
would deter many older widows and younger
families.
•• The assembly area for Serial 157 is Charlotte
Street. This adds to the length of the march,
is initially uphill, and involves a degree of
shuffling while associations are forming up. It
was considered that this was inappropriate for
our older widows and younger families.
•• At Serial 157, the ‘step-off ’ time is uncertain. Long periods of waiting may be involved with
little shade and/or seating for members.
•• The area around the Marshalling Tent in
Queens Gardens (cnr George & Elizabeth
Streets) is typically
crowded, making
access to Charlotte
Street difficult.
•• A later step-off
time, estimated to
be somewhere around 11.15am, means that
members would be marching towards the
hottest part of the day.
•• Bus travel, while easier for our older widows,
does not provide the visibility for Legacy nor
does it allow the same degree of interaction
with spectators as does participation by
marching.
Informal polling of our Laurel Clubs and Care Groups
indicated disappointment that Legacy would not be
marching in the parade and general agreement that the
positioning of Legacy in the order of march would deter
many of our older widows from attending.
Brisbane Legacy regrets that it will not be present in 2009
and is looking at strategies to ensure more preferable
placement in 2010.
Steven Blinkhorn,
CEO Brisbane Legacy
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Legal advice at Legacy House
L
egacy is privileged to offer the services of a solicitor
from Nathan Lawyers to assist Legacy widows with the
preparation of their wills and Enduring Power of Attorney.
These services will be offered free of charge. The solicitor
will be available for appointments at Legacy House in the
afternoon of the first Wednesday of each month. Please
contact Sue at Legacy House reception on 3846 4299 to
arrange an appointment.
For other types of legal assistance including property issues,
litigation, dispute resolution, or more complex legal issues,
you are advised to seek advice from your local solicitor or
call Nathan Lawyers direct for an appointment. Individuals
will need to pay their own fees for this type of service;
however assistance is also available from the Seniors Legal
and Support Service which is explained in more detail
below.
Legal Aid is a means tested legal service which can assist
people who need support in civil law, criminal proceedings
and family law. The means testing for Legal Aid is quite
stringent and takes into account the income of the applicant
and their assets including the equity that is held within
their own home. Legal Aid also works on a merit test. That
test looks at:
• the legal and factual merits of the case and if it is
likely to succeed or fail if it goes to court;
• if a sensible person would risk their money to
take the matter to court; and
• if the benefit the applicant will receive from
having a lawyer justifies spending limited public
funds on their particular case.
Thus the provision of Legal Aid services cannot be expected.
It will be determined by means and merit tests.To apply for
Legal Aid or to find out more about their services, please
call 1300 65 11 88 or log onto www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Seniors Legal and
Support Service
The Seniors Legal and Support Service
provide free assistance for seniors
concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment
or financial exploitation. The services are
staffed by solicitors and social workers.
The telephone number of the Seniors
Legal and Support Service is 3257 1337.
How the service can assist you
The Seniors Legal and Support Services provide:
• legal information and advice;
• short-term counselling;
• individual advocacy;
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• referral to other legal, consumer and support
services;
• representation in court or before tribunals (in
certain circumstances); and
• community education.
Examples of assistance:
• obtaining domestic violence protection orders;
• developing safety plans;
• support to re-locate to a place of safety;
• information on protective strategies to manage
assets and prevent or stop financial abuse;
• advocacy and negotiation on behalf of a resident
of a retirement village subject to unfair contract
terms and conditions;
• advice on appointing or revoking a Power of
Attorney;
• advice on recovery of property or money; and
• elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust
which results in harm to an older person. It can
be physical, sexual, financial, and psychological
and/or neglect.
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which
results in harm to an older person. It can be physical, sexual,
financial, and psychological and/or neglect.
Abuse can include:
• intentionally hurting a person e.g., slapping,
hitting or mistreating someone;
• intentionally damaging another person’s property
e.g., hurting pets or breaking belongings;
• verbal intimidation, humiliation, harassment or
threats of physical harm or abandonment;
• unwanted sexual approaches or indecent
behaviour towards another person;
• preventing a person from seeing others or
denying them the right to make their own
decisions; and
• intentional or unintentional failure to provide
adequate care.
Financial exploitation:
• the illegal or improper use, or misappropriation of
a person’s property or finances;
• forced changes to a will and other legal
documents;
• denying someone the right to access and control
their personal funds; and
• unfair or fraudulent practices relating to
retirement villages, age rental accommodation or
residential parks.
Other service centres and resources:
1.Caxton Legal Centre
Risk factors
• an increased level of dependence on others for
assistance with personal care;
• carer stress;
• a history of domestic and family violence;
• social isolation;
• drug and alcohol dependence;
• mental health issues and cognitive impairment
such as dementia; and
• financial dependency upon an older person.
An independent, non-profit community organisation
providing free legal advice, social work services,
assistance and referrals for the general public.
Phone: 3254 1811
Website: www.caxton.org.au
2.Elder Abuse Prevention Helpline
A confidential telephone information, support and
referral service for anyone experiencing or witnessing
the abuse of an older person.
Phone: 1300 651 192
Website: www.eapu.com.au
Why is abuse unreported?
• feelings of shame;
• fear of retaliation;
• the involvement of family members;
• fear of institutionalisation;
• the victim’s failure to identify the situation as
abusive; and
• the perception that the abuse is deserved.
Beware of fraud
I
n our society, unfortunately, the elderly have become a
target for criminals and scammers. Taking advantage of
fear, hope, and trust, these unscrupulous people swindle
their victims out of much needed cash, assets or personal
information (that they can use later to withdraw funds,
purchase items etc). Please beware of anyone trying to
provide you with goods or services in exchange for
money or information when they directly solicit you over
the phone or at your doorstep. If you have an encounter
of this sort that makes you feel unsafe, please report the
event to the police or to someone from Legacy so that it
can be looked into.
On that note, Legacy visitors must carry sufficient
identification, preferably a Legacy ID card. If you are
unsure about the identity of your Legacy visitor, please
ask them to wait outside and then call Legacy House
on 3846 4299 to verify their identity. There have been
occasions when this verification has been conducted and
the Legacy visitors take no offence. They appreciate that
you have taken the necessary steps to keep yourself safe
and sound. Legacy visitors and advisers are also to abide by
a Legacy Code of Conduct which guards your, and their
safety and well-being during the visit and at all times.
3.Seniors’ Advocacy, Information and Legal
Service (SAILS)
A Brisbane service to help seniors resolve the legal
and social consequences of domestic and family
violence.
Phone: (07) 3254 1811
Website: www.caxton.org.au
Laurel Club/Legacy
photographs
Do you have any Laurel Club/Legacy photographs
that could be used for a historical display later
in the year? Your photo would be scanned and
returned. If you can provide any glimpses into the
past, please contact Sue at Legacy House Reception
on 3846 4299.
Laurel Club computers
There have 3 new computers
with internet access available
for use in the Laurel Club.
Computer training classes
will be held in the Laurel
Club on Tuedsays and
Wednesdays from 10:30am
– 11:30 am. If you require
further information please
contact Sue at Legacy House
Reception on 3846 4299.
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The Last Rose
L
egacy widow, Daphne Taylor of Kilcoy, is pleased to
announce the release of her new novel, “The Last
Rose.” Daphne is an accomplished Australian author and
artist who has drawn on her own life experiences and gift
of imagination to create a remarkable portfolio of work.
Daphne has written mood/inspirational poetry, easyreader books for adults with special needs, an all age easyreader picture book, books on writing, a book of recipes/
memories/proverbs, and a weekly newspaper column.
She has also produced a wide and varied collection of
artwork.
“The Last Rose” is Daphne’s fourth Australian Historical
Novel. In each one of her historical works, Daphne stresses
the importance of “authenticity – ‘telling it true’ in my
Australian Historical works - taking responsibility for the
effect of my words.”
“The Last Rose” is a romance of an older couple, each
with legacies from World War II, set in the early 1980’s with
frequent references and flash backs to civilian life in the era
of World War II. Daphne remarks, “In writing this book, I
relived many memories of that time – my youth – when my
sweetheart (later husband)
was in the RAAF. I am
sure my readers will also
relive their own particular
experiences. It was a most
volatile era. I believe many
in Legacy would greatly
enjoy this book. It will
resonate with those who
experienced those years. There is humour and
pathos to make you laugh
and cry.”
From all of us at Legacy,
congratulations on your new book Daphne!
Please visit Daphne’s website to view her full collection of
artwork and books: http://hdtaylor.caliph.net.au
“The Last Rose” can be purchased for $20 plus
$2.50 postage and handling. Contact Daphne at
[email protected] or (07) 5497 2962 to place your
order.
THE LAST ROSE
A story of legacies and seeing a new light
Rudy! Rudy?
Frances jerked round and stood immobilised. Nan
was greeting her companion; shaking hands; talking
excitedly; assuring him of his welcome. Fanny’s
mind and emotions were in turmoil. Rudy! Rudolph
Brossman! This man, this kind stranger, whose company
she so enjoyed, was Rudolph Brossman, the tutor for
today’s seminar!
This man – this charmer - who made her feel as she had
not felt since her youth, was the man who had painted
‘THAT’ painting. Whatever was she to do? What sort of
man was he to portray such a thing on canvas?
Frances Jane McNaught of “Grey Gums” Roma, is about
to have her conventions tested - her calm ordered place
in society threatened, the safe cocoon she had created
for herself after that hard time, in danger of invasion.
This romance of a free thinking artist/WWII veteran and
a conservative, traditional, devout, Western Queensland
woman each with legacies of WWII, is sometimes stormy
– particularly when Rudy criticises ‘the Church’.
In weaving this story of two opposites,
Daphne Saxby Taylor beguiles us to tears and laughter.
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‘Centrepoint’ Caloundra Holiday Units
T
he Queensland Vasey Housing Auxiliary (War
Widows Guild) has offered War and Service widows
enrolled with Brisbane Legacy access to its holiday units at
‘Centrepoint’ in Caloundra.
‘Centrepoint’ is located on the corner of Minchinton Street
and Leeding Terrace, Caloundra, and is easily accessed from
the Transit Centre. The units are modern, fully furnished
and located close to the beach and shopping centre. The
units are modern, fully furnished and located close to the
beach and shopping centre. Facilities include:
••
••
••
••
••
Lift access
Heated swimming pool and wading pool
Spa and sauna
Poolside barbecues and pool showers
Free in-house movies and connection to
Austar TV
•• Fully equipped kitchen
•• Room service
•• Restaurant and cafe
•• Secure parking
•• On-site managers and tour booking facilities
Accommodation is for four people only.
A deposit of $150 per week is required to confirm
booking. If a booking is cancelled four weeks or less before
the holiday is due and cannot be relet, rent paid will be
forfeited. However, if the unit can be relet, then monies
paid will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee.
There are three seasonal rates which apply:
High Season:
$540 per week
Easter (one week)
Christmas/New Year (two weeks)
Mid Season:
$520 per week
School Holidays
Low Season:
$495 per week
All other weeks
Bookings can be made by phoning the War Widows Guild
on 3221 1391 or on FreeCall 1800 061 945 (Queensland
residents only). Please mention at the time of booking that
you are a Legacy widow.
In Memoriam
Brisbane Legacy gratefully acknowledges the thoughtful generosity of
those who choose to make an ‘In Memoriam’ donation.
Mr Thomas Gordon McDonald
Wynnum Legacy Care Group
Mr Robert Meiklejohn
Mr Ed Jones
The Rabe family
Mr Ron Culbert
Mrs Ronda Smith
Norm Leeson
Moorooka Legacy Care Group
Mr Neville Hawkins
Work Cover QLD
Mr Ian Brusasco
Ronald Petty
Mrs Patricia Wood
Mona Doreen Geddes
Alex Gow Funerals
John Harland
Mrs Hazel Harland
Keith and Glad Shield
Mr C Hardy
Lt Michael Fussell
Mr Mark Zammit
My father
Mrs Pamela Miller
John (Jack) Hawltes
Anonymous Legacy
Late Hope Smith
J G Lohrish Funeral Directors
Mr Charles Foster
Mrs Juan Gum Gee
Cynthia Jessie Marsden
Alex Gow Funerals
Mr Les Black
Mr K Warbrooke
Lyn Winter
Mrs Dorothy Sime
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Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
Aveo Albany Creek Care Group
Aveo Albany Creek Retirement
Village
Yellow Dining Room
61 Explorer Drive
ALBANY CREEK
1st Friday of the month - 2pm
Fran McNamara 3264 8131
Joan Stirling 3264 4575
Joy Dunn 3325 2351
Aveo Durack Care Group
Aveo Durack Retirement Village
Recreation Hall
356 Blunder Road
DURACK
1st Wednesday of the month
10am
Mona Clarke 3278 8772
Gwen Smart 3879 8575
Beaudesert Care Group
Beaudesert RSL
23-25 William Street
BEAUDESERT
4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am
Ivy Reid 5541 0652
Beenleigh Laurel Club
Beenleigh RSL
13 Bardyn Halliday Drive
MT WARREN PARK
3rd Monday of the month - 9.30am
Dorothy Sime 3807 2767
Bill Winter 3803 5654
Bribie Island Care Group
Bribie Island RSL & Citizens
Memorial Club Inc
Toorbul Street
BONGAREE
4th Tuesday of the month - 9.30am
Bill Ramsay 3408 3206
Brisbane Laurel Club
Legacy House
41 Merivale Street
SOUTH BRISBANE
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm
Jean Hine 3396 2404
Brisbane Legacy 3846 4299
Caboolture Care Group
Caboolture & District Services
Memorial Club Inc
Cnr Beerburrum Rd & Hasking St
CABOOLTURE
Last Friday of the month - 11.30am
Noel Gottwaltz 5498 9109
Caboolture Laurel Club
Memorial Bowls Club
War Veterans Home
King Street
CABOOLTURE
3rd Wednesday of the month
(excluding December and January)
9.30am
Noel Gottwaltz 5498 9109
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Caloundra Laurel Club
1st Monday of the month - 9am
Jean Howard 5492 6623
Bill Bunter 5492 7676
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Cazna Gardens Care Group
Cazna Gardens RSL Home
Under Nursing Home
465 Hellawell Road
SUNNYBANK HILLS
1st Monday of the month - 1.30pm
Cynthia Coupe 3273 8118
Chinchilla Laurel Club Hoy
Group
RSL Memorial Hall
61 Heeney Street
CHINCHILLA
1st Tuesday of the month - 9.30am
Ray Kriedemann 4662 7839
Coolum Care Group
Coolum Bowls Club
2nd Tuesday of the month 11.30am
Renalda Gorrie 5448 1424
Ian Wright 5446 4031
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Cooroy/Pomona Care Group
Cooroy RSL
Maple
Street
COOROY
4th Monday of the month –
10:30am
Anne Lee 5447 6679
Terry Rogers 5449 9341
Jeremy Dawes 5471 0991
Eastern Suburbs Care Group
Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club
Langlands Park
Main Avenue
COORPAROO
Last Friday of the month
(Courtesy bus available if you are
an Easts Leagues Club Member,
phone the Club to organise)
10.30am
Joan Hope 3397 1844
Gaythorne Care Group
Gaythorne RSL
534 Samford Road
MITCHELTON
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Peter Thatcher 3356 4250
Geebung Care Group
Geebung RSL
Newman Road
GEEBUNG
2nd Friday of the month - 11am
Denise Fridolf 3865 8006
Joyce Bannister 3266 3763
Glasshouse Country Laurel Club
Beerwah RSL
Beerwah Parade
BEERWAH
4th Tuesday of the month - 10.30am
Mary Southern 5439 0009
Jim Meakins 5494 0472
Bob Houser 5492 9109
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Gympie Laurel Club
RSL Orchid Room
(unless outing organised)
Mary Street
GYMPIE
3rd Monday of the month (Except
December & January)
10.00am for morning tea
10.30am for meeting
Colleen Woodbury 5482 3518
Holland Park/Mt Gravatt Care
Group
Holland Park RSL
58 Arnold Sreet
HOLLAND PARK
3rd Thursday of the month - 10.30am
Beryl Floyd 3349 0203
Marj Nichol 3349 8047
Inverpine Care Group
Inverpine RSL Home
54 Ogg Road
MURRUMBA DOWNS
3rd Saturday of the month - 10am
Eileen Shorten 3204 5913
Kedron/Wavell Care Group
Kedron Wavell RSL
Hamilton Road
CHERMSIDE
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Lorna Pearson 3263 2151
Margaret Hough 3205 4021
Kilcoy Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) - 12 noon
Neil Eiby 5496 1457
Allan Ottway 5424 7194
Lana Younger Widows Group
Different venue each month
Last Saturday of the month 12 noon
Helen White 3351 1650
Logan Central Care Group
Senior Citizen’s Club
Jacaranda Ave
LOGAN CENTRAL
1st Tuesday of the month – 10am
Myra Harris 3800 8441
Logan East Care Group
Springwood Bowls Club
14 Pauline Avenue
SPRINGWOOD
2nd Friday of the month - 10am
Del Parkes 3841 1092
Ed Heieck 3803 6240
Logan West Care Group
Greenbank RSL
Memorial Room
Anzac Parade
HILLCREST
Last Friday of the month - 10am
Nancy Guinane 3803 4128
Maroochydore Laurel Club
RSL House
Memorial Avenue
MAROOCHYDORE
4th Friday of the month - 9.30am
Barbara Curr-Parkes 5445 5925
Audrey Kregenbrink 5448 7571
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Moorooka Care Group
Moorooka Bowls Club
Koala Road
MOOROOKA
Last Thursday of the Month 11.30am
Mavis Dangerfield 3254 4887
Nev Francis 3848 7921
Morningside Care Group
Morningside RSL
Wynnum Road
MORNINGSIDE
Last Friday of the month - 10.15am
Joyce Turner 3399 5903
Mudjimba Laurel Club
Mudjimba RSL
Cottonwood Street
MUDJIMBA
1st Tuesday of the month - 9:30am
Patty-Ann Smith 5443 3268
Kerry Glover 5473 9095
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Jean Peterie 5446 3062
Nambour Care Group
Nambour RSL
Matthew Street
NAMBOUR
3rd Monday of the month
9.30am for 10am
Muriel Feeking 5453 8405
Val McMaster 5441 1223
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Noosa/Tewantin Laurel Club
Tewantin/Noosa RSL & Citizens
Memorial Club
Memorial Avenue
TEWANTIN
1st Monday of the month - 10.30am
Dulcie Ballard 5447 3120
Jean McKay 5449 8530
Arthur Goodall 5440 5414
Leo Brown 5447 4228
Pine Rivers Care Group
Norths Leagues & Services Club
Anzac Avenue
KALLANGUR
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Jo Shorrock 3846 4299
Pat Christopher 3882 1106
Redcliffe Laurel Club
RSL Club
Tobruk Lounge
Redcliffe Parade
REDCLIFFE
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am
Pearl Reberger 3284 1553
Ray Evans 3203 6650
Ralph Stewart 3883 3998
Redlands Care Group
Redlands RSL
8 Passage Street
CLEVELAND
1st Friday of the month - 10am
David Nickols 3206 9668
Ruth Minnis 3286 5643
Roma Care Group
Roma Club Hotel/Motel
1st Tuesday of the month - 10am
Janet Menz 4622 3339
Betty Bates 4622 1151
Sandgate Care Group
Sandgate RSL
Keogh Street
SANDGATE
1st Friday of the month - 12 noon
Pearl Rashford 3269 3022
Ivy Bruce 3269 2358
Tony Ralph 3630 2475
Sherwood Care Group
Sherwood/Indooroopilly Services
Club
Corner Clewley & Browne Sts
CORINDA
Last Friday of the month - 12 noon
Edna Pardon 3379 7081
Clyde Winzar 3379 1075
South West Care Group
Blue Fin Fishing Club
24 Lilac Street
INALA
Last Friday of the month - 10am
Glad Rowan 3372 1054
Nancy Cadet 3372 4650
Stanthorpe Laurel Club
Stanthorpe RSL
Marsh Street
STANTHORPE
2nd Monday of the month - 10.30am
Lunch at RSL Dining room around
12 noon
Margaret Hooker 4684 1294
Olwyn Einam 4683 2305
Lorna Draisey 4681 2426
Change of address
Sunnybank Care Group
Sunnybank Hotel Family Bistro
Corner McCullough Street &
Mains Road
SUNNYBANK
3rd Friday of the month - 10am
Jo Myers 3345 6615
P
Toowong Care Group
Toowong Sizzlers Restaurant
Sherwood Road
TOOWONG
Last Thursday of the month - 11am
Marj Affleck 3371 7665
Esther Elkins 3870 0095
lease remember to let Legacy know whenever you
change your address. This information will allow us
to maintain contact with you and ensure that you receive
your quarterly edition of ‘Torch’. Please help us to help
you.
Victoria Point Care Group
Shark’s Sporting Club
Coulburn
Avenue
VICTORIA POINT
2nd Monday of the month
(Courtesy bus available phone
Shark’s 3207 7865 before 12 noon
on Friday before Monday meeting)
- 10:30am
Ian McVie 3829 3069
Jan Dodd 5546 7484
Warwick Laurel Club
RSL Services and Citizens
Memorial Club
Corner King & Albion Streets
WARWICK
4th Tuesday of the month for lunch
& meeting at 1.30pm (except
December) - 12 noon
PM tea & raffle
Ev Hounslow 4661 1947
Jean Newport 4666 3469
Joan Smith 4661 7550
Woodford Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) - 12 noon
Valmay Liddle 5496 1180
Wynnum Care Group
Wynnum RSL
174 Tingal Road
WYNNUM
2nd Friday of the month - 10am
Eileen Davidson 3396 1240
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