WHAT’S ON?

Bones at Eumundi Museum

In a collaboration with the Gympie Bones Museum a new exhibition Bones is on at the Eumundi Museum from 10am-3pm Tuesday to Saturday. Entry is free.

BreastScreen in Kenilworth

A free BreastScreen Qld mobile service will be at Kenilworth Showgrounds from 27-29 February providing screening for women aged 40+.

“Research shows that for women aged 50-75 a breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early. This means more treatment options and better outcomes – our aim is to save lives,” said Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy.

A breast screen appointment takes less than 30-mins and you don’t need a doctor's referral. Phone: 13 20 50 or visit: breastscreen.qld.gov.au. BreastScreen Qld also has permanent services at Nambour, Noosaville, Maroochydore and Gympie.

Navigating healthy ageing

Accessing support as we age can be complicated and daunting. Kin Kin Community House in conjunction with Relationships Australia has initiated a series of monthly meetings over seven months to help 60+yo find out more about accessing support through My Aged Care. This is an opportunity to understand what services are available even if you are not ready to take advantage of them. The group meets from 10am-12pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Kin Kin Community House, 57 Main St. Morning tea is provided. To register email Nicole at: nfergus@raq.org.au.

Meet the authors

Noosaville Library is hosting three meet-theauthor events in February. Well-known local author and photographer Tony Wellington will discuss his most recent publication The Nature of Noosa from 2.30-3.30pm on 8 February. His book features more than 350 photos and covers Noosa’s ecosystems and the antics of our nonhuman residents.

Best-selling romance author Rachel Johns will talk about her latest book The Other Bridget from 1.30-2.30pm on 15 February. This is a “book about books” and a celebration of the power and pleasure of romance novels through the ages.

From 10.30-11.30am on 22 February local author Suzi Smeed will talk about her experiences as a young girl swept up in the Hungarian holocaust. Her memoire The Courage to Care was coauthored by Noosa-based novelist Terence J Quinn who will also attend. Registration is free but essential: libraryevents.noosa.qld.gov.au.

GATHAA First Nations Market

The GATHAA First Nations Market is a recent initiative to celebrate local culture on the Sunshine Coast with the next market from 9am2pm on 11 February at Forest Glen Village, 354 Mons Rd. Shop and engage with First Nations' artisans, enjoy cooking demonstrations and experiment with bush food-inspired meals. Visit facebook.com/gathaa.markets.