November 2016

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Sarina

Sarina Neighbourhood CentreSarina Neighbourhood Centre is a Mackay Regional Council service, which receives funding from the State Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities through the Neighbourhood Centre’s Initiative.

Services available:

• Information, advice and referral

• Community information directories

• Community newsletters and notice board

• Sarina events calendar

• Community education activities

• Emergency relief funding

Facilities available:

• A meeting room for community members and groups to use during the centre’s operating hours

• An office for visiting services to meet with clients during the centre’s operating hours

• Centrelink access point for self services

Sarina Neighbourhood Centre is located next to Mackay Regional Council Client Services Centre, 65 Broad Street, Sarina.

Phone: 4961 9290 or 4961 9283 Email: margaret.mcdowall@mackay.qld.gov.au

SARINA COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONCELEBRATE CHRISTMAS wITH fRIENdS ANd fAMILY

Saturday, december 10, from 5pm - 7pm Cultural Hall Precinct, Sarina

Visit the City of Bethlehem, see the lighting of the Sarina Christmas tree and listen to carols led by the Sarina Sings Community Choir.

Plus, there is a puppet show, face painting, cake icing competition,

sausage sizzle, lucky door prizes, animal farm, Santa, and Jay and Dave from SeaFM will be there.

Brought to you by Sarina Neighbourhood Centre and Combined Churches of Sarina.

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The 7 Sopranos Sunday, November 13, at 7.30pm MECC, $22 - $47 The 7 Sopranos are Australia’s most exciting operatic voices, who combine breathtaking music and high glamour to thrill audiences with classic songs and moving melodies. Experience an intimate acoustic performance filled with operatic highlights and popular favourites from around the world, celebrating love. The 7 Sopranos have thrilled audiences internationally, with their unique look and sound that bridges the gap across all ages. Now is your opportunity to experience a magical evening of pleasure and delight with The 7 Sopranos.

7 SOPRANOS SUNDAY DEAL > Purchase two or more tickets to The 7 Sopranos to receive a voucher entitling you to a three course banquet at dining partner Fusion 128 for just $47 per person! See full terms and conditions at www.mackaytix.com.au.

Boy and Bear - Limit of Love Regional Tour 2016 Thursday, November 24, at 7.30pm MECC, tickets $46.60 - $51.80 Boy & Bear have today announced a massive tour of regional Australia for November and December 2016. Fresh from a stellar set at Splendour and the Grass, the five-time ARIA winners released their third studio album Limit Of Love in 2015. Excited to be hitting the road, Killian Gavin (vocals, guitar), enthuses, ‘We’ll be changing it up night to night really, often the venue depicts what kind of show we will go for. A nice noisy pub makes a great rock show while the intimate theatres allow a lot more room for dynamics and banter. Keeps us on our toes and stops us from being repetitive. It’s been a long time coming for us, this regional run. But we always love playing to as many local cities as we can, it takes time to get back there but we’re looking forward to it.’ This is an all ages event.

Give the gift of entertainment this Christmas!> Available in $10, $20 or $25 denominations

MackayTix gift vouchers are a fabulous, thoughtful gift. With such a diverse range of performances on offer, there’s something for everyone. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be purchased from the Box Office or online. They can be exchanged for any performance on sale via MackayTix.

See it live at the MECC what’s on at the library... > Baby BounceTuesdays, 9.30am - 10am, Sarina Library

For babies aged 0-18months, Baby Bounce consists of nursery rhymes, songs and the use of board and picture books. Sessions encourage valuable one-on-one time and are a great networking opportunity.

> StorytimeWednesdays, 10am - 11am, Sarina Library

A program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs for children aged 2 – 5 years. Held during the school term, sessions encourage a child’s love of books.

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Council is offering Australia Day 2017 grants of up to $1000 to assist not-for-profit groups with community event plans. Your celebrations could range from a family fun day to an Aussie-themed morning tea, or a massive game of beach cricket! To be eligible, your event must:

• Take place on Australia Day 2017 (Thursday, January 26)• Be located within the Mackay Regional Council area• Be open to all members of the public• Be free to attend• Recognise Mackay Regional Council’s support for

the event on the day and in all promotional material (including posters, flyers and social media) leading up to the event

To apply for a grant, complete the online application form no later than 5pm Monday, November 14, 2016. Applicants will be notified of funding result within three weeks of the closing date.

For more details or to apply today visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/australiadaygrants

The Field of Dreams Parklands in Sarina is to become the new one-stop tourist spot for the Mackay region.

Throwing an Australia Day event with your not-for-profit group?

Field of Dreams tourism funds

Residents are being given the opportunity to provide feedback on the future of three local beaches. Council, in partnership with Reef Catchments, has recently reviewed local coastal plans for beaches at Bucasia, Grasstree Beach and Blacks Beach.

The plans have been designed to protect the coastline from environmental impacts such as erosion as well as protecting habitat for important ecological species and reducing the impact of humans, where possible. The plans also incorporate the need for recreation and facilities at each beach.

Residents can read the plans and leave their feedback by visiting connectingmackay.com.au. Community consultation will be open until Friday, December 2.

Council will also hold a community consultation day at each beach on the following dates:

• Bucasia: Saturday, November 5 from 2pm to 4pm at Seaview Park, Bucasia Beach

• Grasstree Beach: Sunday, November 13 from 9am to 11am at Grasstree Esplanade Park

• Blacks Beach: Sunday, November 13 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Blacks Beach Park, Bourke St

There will be plant giveaways and colouring for the kids at each community consultation day.

Have your say on the future of our beautiful beaches

The Palaszczuk State Government has announced plans to reallocate $1.3 million in funding for the project. The funds will help construct a Visitor Information Centre at the Bruce Highway site at Sarina.

An overwhelming 86 per cent of the 1.5 million annual visitors travel to the region using self-drive vehicles. Tapping into the self-drive market at this location means we can direct them to the Pioneer Valley, Sarina beaches and other major attractions in our region.

The Field of Dreams is also the site of the multiple award-winning Sarina Sugar Shed – the only operating miniature sugar mill and distillery in Australia.

A $1.3 million investment by the State Government will be complemented by a significant funding contribution by Mackay Regional Council.

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Mackay Regional Council’s new Seniors Pet Program is designed to find loving homes for older abandoned animals with a senior person. It can be harder to find homes for older abandoned animals, however they still have a lot of love and loyalty to give.

Adopting a pet through the program will be FREE of charge to seniors and include desexing, microchipping and registration fees. Pets provide a multitude of benefits to their owners including companionship, improved physical and mental health, stress reduction and love and affection.

Eligible seniors must hold a senior’s card. To register your interest in the program, visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/seniorpets.

When stress becomes chronic, the continual flow of stress hormones produced by the adrenal gland can begin to affect the thyroid. This can lead to a variety of disorders including obesity, high or low blood pressure, high cholesterol, dry skin, blood sugar dysregulation and extreme fatigue.

Often the doctor will test your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Unfortunately by only testing TSH we only know part of the picture. We need to know how our active thyroid hormones are being used and whether we are producing antibodies. TSH levels alone do not tell us this. If you feel your exhausted or depressed, rather than accepting antidepressants, ask your doctor to do further testing on your thyroid.

The thyroid is affected by poor diet, toxic overload, allergens, stress and infections. These are areas in our lives which we can work on. A good diet, clean water, early nights and some regular exercise can all help to regulate our thyroid and get us feeling back to our old selves.

If you are worried about your thyroid, discuss this further with your doctor or natural health practitioner - Lesley Rix Naturopath Sarina and Moranbah, 0400 547 958.

Aqua movement classes Sarina Swimming Pool Tuesday and Thursday, at 9am - 10am

A fun and low impact exercise program for all ages and abilities. Cost is $10, plus pool entry per session.

Deep water running classes Sarina Swimming Pool Tuesday and Thursday, at 6pm - 7pm

A high intensity low impact exercise program. Cost is $10, plus pool entry per session.

For any enquiries contact Margaret and Richard Ross 0400 997 588.

Senior pets for senior people

Fatigue, stress and your thyroid

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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre in conjunction with Mackay Autism Support Group and Autism Queensland are holding their Annual Autism Information Afternoon at the Ocean International Hotel, Bridge Street Mackay on Saturday, November 5.

The format for the day is: Education by Autism Qld

• 1pm to 2pm - Strategies for Teachers topic 1 and Classroom Strategies for Parents topic 2

Afternoon tea break

• 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Empowering Parents. Advocacy for your child on the spectrum topic 3 or Strategies for taking your child out in the community – shopping, café, lunch etc. topic 4

• 3.30pm to 4pm - Q&A, including QA Trainers and 18 to 35 year olds on the spectrum (this will assist all family caring for someone as they have lived experience not to be missed) we encourage you to come along and ask those questions that you struggle with.

• 4pm to 5pm - Expo. Meet the service providers we have in Mackay and check out the interactive sessions.

No cost to attend, please RSVP to Allison on 1800 052 222 to register.

Autism information afternoon> ‘Verandah Artists’ exhibition by Jodie Perna and Jo Mitchell - opening Friday, November 4 at 6pm, running until November 13, from 10am to 4pm daily

> ‘Jumbo Roller Print’ workshop and exhibition by Brigette Zimmerman - opening November 18 to November 20.

> ‘Exhibition of Students Works’ and exhibition of pieces completed by all the students who have attended classes over the year - runnig from November 25 to December 11.

Regular Classes available:

• Monday’s 9.30am to 12.30pm - Acrylic technique class with Tracey Dawes

• Wednesday’s 9.30am to 12.30pm - Pastels with Janice Ailwood

• Thursday’s 9.30am to 12.30pm - Social Art Group with Janice Ailwood

• Thursday’s 6pm to 9pm - Acrylic technique with Tracey Dawes

• Saturday’s 1pm to 4pm - Basic techniques for beginners with Val Osborn

Please note, all classes are held at the Sarina Art Gallery, unless the Gallery is being used for an exhibition - in that case, the teacher will make other arrangements.

What’s on at Sarina Arts Council

We are a bit of a social butterfly these days. Find us on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming events, opportunities and more!

> facebook.com/SarinaNeighbourhoodCentre

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If you’re new to the community, like to try different food or don’t have anything in the pantry, come along to the Family Dinner Nights on Wednesday nights.

This is for the whole community to share a dish with each other. Bring food if you can, and if not just turn up at the New Life Church, 1 Leslie Street, between 6-7pm. For more information, contact 0417 727 700.

Potluck family dinner nights

Come check out our craftsCome along to the Sarina Art and Craft Markets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 8am to noon for fresh produce, homemade soap, plants and craft.

To find us, just drive south through Sarina and look to your right for the “i” sign at the last set of lights.

We always welcome any new volunteers to the centre. We truly care about our volunteers and you are never alone on a shift. Hours of business are 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, excluding Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and half of day on Anzac Day.

For any enquiries, please phone 4956 2251 or 0488 772 493, or email sarinainfo@easynet.net.au.

Sarina Youth Centre> Corner of Anzac & Broad streets, Sarina

Sarina Youth Centre is a place where young people (10-25) can meet up, socialise and take part in a range of fun activities. Find out information and get support on issues or programs that may be of interest to them.

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Need help with your application?Council’s grants are now online! Come along to one of our free sessions to learn all about the online application system and learn some tips and tricks to consider when writing applications.

Mackay: Monday, November 21, 5.30pm - 7pm Mackay Regional Council Administration Building, Civic Precinct

Sarina: Tuesday, November 22, 5.30pm - 7pm Sarina Council Chambers, Broad Street

Mirani: Wednesday, November 23, 5.30pm - 7pm Mirani Council Boardroom, Victoria Street

To register your attendance call 4961 9655 or email tracey.heathwood@mackay.qld.gov.au.

To register your attendance - Phone: 4961 9655 (or 1300 622 529) or email: tracey.heathwood@mackay.qld.gov.au

Council’s grants are now online! Come along to one of our free sessions to learn all about the online application system and learn some tips and tricks to consider when writing applications.

Mackay: Monday, November 21, 5.30pm - 7pm

Mackay Regional Council Administration Building, Civic Precinct

Sarina: Tuesday, November 22, 5.30pm - 7pm

Sarina Council Chambers, Broad Street

Mirani: Wednesday, November 23, 5.30pm - 7pm

Mirani Council Boardroom, Victoria Street

All you need to know about applying for Mackay Regional Council Grants

COMMUNITY GRANTS TRAINING

Mums and bubs Coffee Morning> Thursday mornings, 10am at Sarina RSL

All are welcome, chat and enjoy coffee and homemade cakes, free babychinos, colouring-in for the kids, a play area and various product displays each week.

See the RSL Facebook page for updates or phone today on 4956 1814.

Grab a bargain - Car Boot Sale St Lukes’s Church, Sarina, is holding a Car Boot Sale and Market Day on Saturday, November 12, in the church grounds from 9am to 2pm.

Join in the sale for $15 per car parked in the grounds. There will be something for everyone, with a plant stall, homemade sweets, Christmas craft and gifts, sausage sizzle, cold drinks, mini cent sale in the hall at 1pm and entertainment.

Sarina Showground Market> Sunday, November 27

Make a morning of it with plenty to see and do - kids’ activities, home baking, old wares, plants, trash and treasure, hand-made clothing, handy crafts, live entertainment and more.

The canteen will be open thanks to the Sarina Show Society volunteers, with plenty of food and cold drinks.

For more details phone 4956 1066 or visit sarinashowsociety.com.au. Site bookings essential.

> Apex Park, every Tuesday at 10am.

Everyone welcome, especially newcomers to Sarina. For all enquiries please contact Meredith on 4956 2398 or Raylene on 4943 1509.

Weekly cuppa and catch up

> Sarina and District Tennis Association, Hoey Street Centre

Come along and join the Sarina and District Tennis Association for a Tennis Coaching and Family Fun Day, Saturday, November 26 at 9am.

Come along for a ball of a time

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NOVEMBER dATE CLAIMERTo have your event added to the Sarina Events Calendar, contact the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre on 4961 9290 or margaret.mcdowall@mackay.qld.gov.au.

5 > 7am Kundalini Yoga Classes, Sarina Beach > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 1pm QCWA Nebo/Sarina Range Cent Sale, Sarina Bowls Club > 1pm Basic art techniques, Sarina Art Gallery7 > 9.30am Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery > 5.30pm Kung Fu, St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall > 6pm Karate Club, Cyril McKie Court8 > 9am River of Life Care service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church Sarina > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 10am Council Arts Development Officer, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 6pm Deep Water Running, Sarina Pool9 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Craft Morning, QCWA Hall > 9.30am Pastels and watercolours Art Classes, Sarina Art Gallery > 6pm Family Dinner Night, New Life Centre > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church Hall10 > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 9.30am Social Art Group, Sarina Art Gallery > 10am Mum & Bub Coffee Morning, Sarina RSL > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall > 6pm Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery11 > 9am Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5pm Alligator Creek State School Fair > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall12 > 7am Kundalini Yoga Classes, Sarina Beach > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Car Boot Sale Market Day, St Luke’s Hall > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 1pm Basic art techniques, Sarina Art Gallery14 > 9.30am Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery > 5.30pm Kung Fu, St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court15 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church Sarina > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 10am Council Arts Development Officer, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 6pm Deep Water Running, Sarina Pool 16 > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Sarina Branch Hoy Morning, Hall > 9.30am Pastels and watercolours art class,

Sarina Art Gallery > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court17 > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 9.30am Social Art Group, Sarina Art Gallery > 10am Mum & bub Coffee Morning, Sarina RSL > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall > 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery18 > 9am Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall19 > 7am Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 1pm Basic art techniques, Sarina Art Gallery21 > 9.30am Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery > 5.30pm Kung Fu, St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court22 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Community Grants Training, Sarina Council Chambers > 6pm Deep Water Running, Sarina Pool > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre23 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Craft/Branch Meeting > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court > 6:30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s 24 > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 9.30am Social Art Group, Sarina Art Gallery > 10am Mum & Bub Coffee Morning, Sarina RSL > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall > 6pm Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery 25 > 9am Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall26 > 7am Kundalini Yoga Classes, Sarina Beach > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Pool > 9am Family Fun Day, Sarina Tennis Courts > 1pm Basic art techniques, Sarina Art Gallery27 > 7am Sarina Show Grounds Markets28 > 9.30am Acrylic technique class, Sarina Art Gallery > 5.30pm Kung Fu, St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court29 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church Sarina > 9am Aqua Movement Classes, Sarina Pool > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 6pm Deep Water Running, Sarina Pool30 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Craft Morning, QCWA Hall > 6pm Karate Club classes, Cyril McKie Court > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s