Puppies strut their stuff at pet parade Deforestation topic of NPA forum Community Diary

Tewantin Noosa Garden Club

THE next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 14 August at Tinbeerwah Hall Sunrise Road 1 pm for a 1.30 pm start.

There are coffee mornings, a book club and a walking group. To ensure a warm welcome, please phone Chris on 5442 7397 or visit our website probustewantinnoosa.au.

THE Noosa Pet Parade made a paw-some return for its second year, bringing joy and excitement to Arcare Noosa residents.

The event kicked off with a delightful ‘Dog Walk’ followed by a heartwarming ‘Puppy Hour’ filled with drinks and treats.

Held on Tuesday 27 June at Arcare Noosa, the pet parade featured 12 dogs ranging from six months old to 16 years.

Each pooch received a special participation cer- tificate crafted by resident Carolyn and a delicious bag of peanut butter and honey dog treats, also made by residents Carolyn, Sandy, Marion, Barbara, Kaye, Shirley, Jeanette, Anne, and Betty.

Science suggests pet therapy has many benefits for elderly people and the annual Noosa Pet Parade provides a wonderful opportunity for residents to experience the joy and companionship that pets bring.

NATALIE Frost from the Queensland Conservation Council will speak at the Noosa Parks Association’s (NPA) Friday Environment Forum on 28 July.

Natalie will speak on how deforestation in Queensland is out of control, with the latest data showing that more than 400,000 hectares of vegetation were lost in just one year alone and over 2 million hectares were lost in the past five years.

The Queensland Conservation Council has joined the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Wilderness Society and WWF-Australia to form the Queensland Forests Alliance with a bold vision to protect 100 million hectares of natural forest and woodlands, protect our climate by removing hundreds of millions of tonnes of carbon pollution from our atmosphere, and protect our forests and woodlands by ensuring 100 per cent of Queensland beef is farmed responsibly. Then on 11 August, Alan Franks, who has spent 23 years researching the needs and habits of hollow-dependent fauna, will speak about acquiring his knowledge of these animals and the work he has done as a spotter catcher, author and creator of nest boxes.

The forum at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville starts at 10:30 am and morning tea is available from 10 to 10:25 am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door and includes morning tea/coffee.

The guest speakers are Ken and Robin Scott from Sunshine Coast Tropical Ferns and Foliage. They will speak on plants and propagation. Plant sales, competition table, raffles and afternoon tea. Guests welcome. Make new friends. For more info contact Len 0417604889.

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club

THE Tewantin Noosa

Probus Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Tewantin Noosa RSL.

Morning tea ($6) commences at 10 am followed by an interesting guest speaker. A short meeting follows, then a game of trivia before adjourning to the Bistro for more socialising over lunch.

We play mah-jong and Rummikub and have regular lunches and outings to places of interest.

Fabulous 60s Plus

A FUN, friendly, seniors social group. Couples and singles are welcome to join us for morning coffee every Monday at the Noosa Golf Club, Tewantin from 10 am, and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am.

There is a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869.

Social dance class

EVERY Sunday from 12:30 pm at Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil Street. Learn basic dance steps, waltz, then oldtime, new vogue, ballroom dances and a little Latin. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20-minute tea/ coffee break to socialise. Singles or couples are welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew on 0429 829 328.

After serving the local Cooroy community for over 15 years, Arosha and Rob welcome you to Tewantin Family Dental. Working as a team, we aim to meet all your dental and denture needs under one roof. Drop-in or give us a call, we are here to help!