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Call Warren for all your property needs.

THE Cooroy and the Palm Lake ladies are uniting to aid children in need in Tonga.

Uniforms 4 Kids is a charity that repurposes used Police, Border Force, Emergency Services, Flying Doctors and other service uniforms, by making them into clothing for children in need.

Currently, we are sewing Australian Federal Police Uniforms to assist the desperate situation in Tonga. Hopefully, the Federal Police will be able to distribute these in the very near future. We have made over 800 items just this month! A mammoth task. Well done ladies!

As a matter of interest, since we started in Cooroy, we have made just over 15,500 items of clothing. Last year alone we sewed 4,500 items.

Of course, Cooroy is just one of the many groups that we have throughout Australia.

We would love some help with our endeavors. Many, many used uniforms go into landfill each and every day. The materials are still in good condition and make excellent clothes.

Besides doing so much good for the communities, we all have a wonderful time, a sense of achievement, a new purpose and have made so many new friends.

Can you help us?

The Cooroy group meets every Friday morning at the Uniting Church in Maple St. (opposite Eden Hospital). Come and have a cuppa with us and see what we do. See what you can do!

Further information call Yvonne 0413 133 791 or Jenny 07 5355 5039.

Ground broken on Permaculture Noosa’s Pavilion

Rotary launches flood appeal for neighbouring regions

ROTARY Club of Cooroy, in liaison with Rotary Club of Noosa Heads and Rotary Club of Maryborough-Sunrise, has established an appeal for donations for flood-affected residents in the Fraser Coast Region.

The floods were one of the most devastating in recent years, forcing many residents in Maryborough and the surrounding communities of Bauple, Glenwood, Gundiah, Tiaro, Booubyjan, Goomeri, Gunalda, Kilkivan, Miva, Tansey, Theebine and Woolooga to leave everything and flee to safety.

Rotary Club of Cooroy President, David Bell, said that dozens of residents were evacuated with no time to gather their possessions, as floodwaters inundated their homes.

“Our Club has already committed some of the funds raised at our BBQs and events to assist those in need and we encourage everyone to help as much as they can.”

Every dollar donated to the flood appeal will go directly to the beneficiaries, with no administration charges, no fees, and no deductions.

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said that while the Australian and Queensland Governments have a range of disaster relief payments available to assist people who are impacted by the floods, additional support raised through community service organisations like Rotary is always welcome.

“Ex-tropical cyclone Seth hit parts of Wide Bay hard. I commend the combined efforts of the volunteers at Noosa Rotary Club and Maryborough Sunrise Rotary Club who are extending a helping hand to help people recover.

“Their generosity demonstrates the strong spirit, resilience and neighbourly care shared between Wide Bay communities.”

Anyone who would like to donate to the flood appeal can do so via EFT to Rotary Club of Noosa Heads at Bendigo Bank, BSB: 633-000, account: 135 570 869, reference: FLOOD APPEAL.

Cooroy Rotary brings together local people for tackling the humanitarian challenges, helping families in need in our own communities and impacting lives of all ages and backgrounds at the local, state, national and international levels.

For more information, visit http://www.cooroyrotary.org.au/ AFTER two years of fundraising and chasing grants, the dream of the Permaculture Noosa Pavilion is one big step closer to being realised. The ground has been broken and the plumbing has been laid in the Cooroy Community Gardens, next to the Badminton Court.

This will be a place for growing, cooking and learning about food. With a commercial kitchen, the public will be able to access the foods from the gardens and prepare meals on-site.

The initiative brings the community into the kitchen where new recipes and new ingredients can be learnt.

President of Permaculture Noosa and Noosa Councillor, Tom Wegener (pictured), said that this will be a big step toward re-igniting local food production and food resilience.

“I believe there is a bright future for local agriculture in growing the healthiest food in the world.” He calls the idea the “Olympic Garden,” where Noosa will win gold with healthiest and tastiest produce.

This is a credit to the persistence of the Permaculture Noosa team and their dedication to sharing agri-knowledge.

ENGAGE your Core Fitness has taken their classes online to Zoom to keep everyone safe and still maintain their fitness. Michaela offers General Fitness, Pilates, Weights and Stretch classes on line. Classes are lots of fun, ring Micheala 0449 047 746 for further details.

TAI CHI in Cooroy

SUNDAY Mornings, Cooroy Memorial Hall from 8.30 – 9.30am.

Gentle exercise for all ages is presented by the Chinese Tai Chi Academy (Principal Grandmaster, Henry Sue). Class Instructor is Stephen Locke. Contact details are: phone 0409457295 or mail stephen.locke5@bigpond.com.

Social ballroom dancing at Pomona

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4 and it is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

Coffee, chat and cake

COME along to the Lawson Shed, Pomona, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee, a chat and cake. It all starts at 10am and costs $3.

Calling all serving and ex-serving men and women

THE more RSL members we have, the stronger our voice to government departments and thus benefits for our veterans. Your local Cooroy-Pomona RSL SubBranch invites you to join our fellow returned service men and women, and gain justice for those in need.

Membership of the Club and Sub-Branch only costs $5.50. For further information call in to see us or phone (07) 54476 131.

Would you like to sing?

COME and join us. We are a community choir that sings beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays from 4pm till 5.30pm at our new venue, the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted without auditions. For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

Fabulous 60s Plus

WE are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, who welcomes couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

Cooroy Hookers

COOROY Hookers are a group of girls who get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. The $6 admission includes coffee and cake. No experience is necessary. Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit. For more information, contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.

Free Italian language conversation

JOIN a small group and practice everyday Italian conversation at 10.30 am every fortnight, at Fine Espresso & Spa, 239 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. We help each other with stress and pronunciation. Beginners are welcome and there is no fee. Order a coffee and join Isabella at our reserved table. More information is available at www.italydreaming.com.au

or email Isabella@italydreaming.com.au. Meditation in Cooroy

LOTUS Wellbeing Centre (a not-for-profit organisation) is to be found at the CWA Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy each Monday, with doors opening at 9.00am except for public holidays. Meditation is from 9.30am-10am and costs $5. Treatments, available from 10.30am, include psychic/ clairvoyant readings, reiki, massage, reflexology, pellowah and much more for $25 per treatment. Everyone is welcome with tea/coffee and biscuits available. For more information please contact Jenny on 0405 363 604.

Meals on Wheels Pomona

FRESH Meal deliveries are available on Mon, Wed, Friday, for seniors over 65 or for patients in surgery recovery. Alternatively one week’s supply of frozen meals, available every Monday for pick-up or delivery. Meals are prepared in the Pomona School of Arts’ Commercial Kitchen by a small number of paid staff and an army of dedicated volunteers.

The friendly volunteers are trained to high standards, and will keep in touch with you while they are delivering meals. The aim is to assist you to remain independent in your home. A sample standard meal includes a hearty soup, a nutritious and delicious main meal, plus a dessert. Any dietary requirements can be flexibly catered for. Application forms are available. If you need help completing the form to access this wonderful service, contact admin@mowp.org or phone 5485 1777.

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