Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 09.01.2023

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

Australia Day in Maleny is Back in 2023!

‘Nothing succeeds like success’ – and the enthusiastic volunteers at the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club are once again excitedly working behind the scenes to bring back the previous popular Maleny Aussie Expo event – but in 2023 repackaged as the ’Mobile Come and Try Day Maleny’.

Last held in 2020, right before the onset of Covid hit Australia’s borders and events like these were halted, the 2023 return will look a little different. This year's version will follow a roving “Come and Try” style of events hosted by individual groups and clubs across Maleny on Australia Day, held from 8.00 am till 12 noon.

People will be invited to visit a variety of local community and sporting groups either at their premises, or grouped in various public locations. A

great opportunity for families to see what’s on offer throughout the year for their leisure time!

Chairman of the Maleny Australia Day Event Committee, Rick Vickers, a staunch supporter and volunteer of the event, shared that while it will be going ahead in a different capacity to previous years, it is a great opportunity for people to jump in the car or on their bike and come talk to local groups and experience what the community has to offer.

“There is so much variety in Maleny and many community and sporting groups can’t wait to get involved and do something” said Rick. “Groups are really looking forward to this and are excited to have the event return. You can’t extinguish that community feel.”

Rick explained the first event, which came about as an extension of the RSL’s citizenship ceremony as a

Where’s

Sam, Maleny’s Travelling Jackeroo?

Well, in the last year and a half since he left home on Slim, his trusty Chamberlain Tractor, he has travelled a bit more than 11,000 kilometres, raising funds for his three charities as he goes –and is currently somewhere east of Perth.

Sam said "$150,000 raised so far now – I’ve just gotta get to $250,000. Let’s go 2023!”.

Some of you may have been lucky to spot him in Maleny and have chat over the Christmas break; Sam returned to catch up with his family and do a few chores around their farm.

Follow his adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/thetravellingjackaroo

“Can’t we talk about something other than the way I parked the car?”

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way to introduce all that the community has to offer, was held in 2014 and has received a great amount of support from the community and council each year.

There will be a number of regular events happening, including the APEX Club of Maleny's famous Big Aussie Day Breakfast at the Showgrounds at 7.00 am, followed by the New Citizens Ceremony at the Showgrounds at 9.00 am, to be accompanied by the Maleny Singers.

The mobile Aussie Day celebrations will continue throughout the day at a number of club and public venues, with full list to be shared in coming weeks in this newsletter and the Glasshouse Country and Maleny News, with a timetable and maps of where things are happening.

Mobile Come and Try Day Maleny will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 8.00 am.

Any community groups keen to get involved should email: malenysportspark@gmail.com

Maleny Pool - 2023 Timetable "Built for

the Community By the Community"

We’re back! And we welcome the public to attend. Here are our current opening hours for the public:

✓ Monday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Tuesday: 5.30 - 8.30 am AND 3 - 6 pm

✓ Wednesday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Thursday: 5.30 - 8.30 am AND 3 - 6 pm

✓ Friday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Saturday and Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm Entry costs: Adult: $5.00 Child: $4.00 Senior: $4.00 Spectator: $2.00

PROGRAMMES

Aqua aerobics $12 per class - just turn up

Learn to Swim - $180 for 10 weeks - bookings essential - intensive weeks on now for the next two weeks

Zonta International is an international service organisation with the mission of advancing the status of women.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Zonta Club here on the Range, please contact the President Ann Koenig 0407138182 or president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Squad Training $12 per session - starts 16th January 2023

See timetable below for more details. Please message us (aquaantics@outlook.com.au) or call the pool (5435 8180) for more information and follow us for all the lates activities, programmes and news at: https://www.facebook.com/MalenySwimmingPool

Maleny low marker cards rare double to end 2022

By Richard Owen

Maleny golfer Garth

Bailo scored a rare albatross in competition last November at Maleny Golf Club in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland and then aced the par 3, 17th a few weeks later to cap a memorable 2022 golfing year!

A scratch marker, Garth, 39, is a former club champion at both Maleny and nearby Beerwah golf clubs and once helped legendary Aussie larrikin test cricketer Doug Walters try to improve his golf drive off the front foot during a local visit in 2010. Doug Walters was special guest and guest speaker at the Maleny District Sport & Recreation Clubs 2010 Presentation Night.

After teeing off on Saturday November 12, from the Stone markers on the 456m dogleg left par 5 second, Garth’s prodigious 320m drive left him with just an 8 iron approach shot in from about 135m which hunted down the pin with laser-like precision to find the cup.

Then, during the last Monthly Medal competition round of the year on December 31, Garth jarred his tee shot with that same 8 iron from the back markers on the tricky 147m par 3, 17th.

The albatross was a first for Garth and while he had two previous Aces up his sleeve – the first at the age of 10 with his father Rob’s old cut down 4 wood - neither was during a competition.

The odds of scoring an albatross are estimated to be as great as 6 million to 1 so it’s a rare feat indeed – one achieved by just a few hundred golfers around the world each year, compared to 128,000odd aces.

According to former senior USGA director and Golf Digest contributing editor Dean Knuth, an albatross

Maleny Calendar of Events

2023

Witta Market 21 January 7.30 am - 12 noon Witta Old School

Maleny Pony Club Come and Try Day 21 January 8 - 11.30 am Maleny Equestrian Centre, Showgrounds

"Mobile Come and Try Day Maleny" 26 January 8 - 12 noon various Maleny locations

Pattemore House Open Day 28 January 14 pm 15 Porters Lane North Maleny

Anzac Day 25 April Witta Cemetery, Maleny Hospital and Maleny’s Maple Street and RSL Hall

Maleny Show 100 Years of Shows 2 & 3 June Maleny Showgrounds

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com

JP's in the Community

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is part of the JP's in the Community Program. This program is available to witness signatures and certify your routine legal documents such as wills, affidavits, statutory declarations. Hours that J.P’s are in attendance are 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Social Tango and Latin Dancing

Have you always wanted to Cha-Cha-Cha?

Social Tango and Latin Dancing is coming to the Maleny RSL! Come along and enjoy drinks, dinner and – let’s dance!

For more information text Elle or Peter 0425 151 788 or 0429 061 444.

Consider your pet!!

With a taste of summer in Queensland, RSPCA Queensland is urging pet owners to keep their pets cool with ample shade and water.

On hot days, try to walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler. Avoid walking on hot sand, concrete, asphalt areas or any other areas where heat is reflected and there is no access to shade.

Overheard at Maple 3 the other day between a well-known couple around town Wife: “I clean up after you all day long and you don't appreciate it at all. What am I to you - some kind of Cinderella?”

Husband: “I promised you that our marriage will be like a fairy tale. And a promise is a promise!”

Maleny Trail Parkrun Every Saturday

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Dogs welcome on a lead.

When is it?

Every Saturday at 7:00am Where

is it?

Maleny Trail starts at the MDSRC Clubhouse on the Maleny Community Precinct - Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, North Maleny

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it's free! But come early and register (only once needed) before you first come along.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Maleny Trail Parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email malenytrail@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee at Concept Coffee Maleny - please come and join us!

Se course maps, photo gallery and much more at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/malenytrail/

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre for 2023!

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre opened on Monday 9th January at 9am.

Counselling starts on Tuesday 10th January. Orange Sky laundry service will start on Wednesday 11th January.

Fix It Cafe will start on Thursday 12th January. Community Lunch will start on Thursday 2nd February. Watch out for our latest news and events at: https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyNeighbourhoodCentre

Maleny Bowls Club News

New bowlers always welcome - no previous experience necessary. Whether you are an avid lawn bowler, haven't played for years or new to the game Tuesday Morning Bowls is a fabulous experience for all. We play 10 ends of bowls, break for morning tea and then play another 10 ends of bowls - all for $12. We would love to see you there. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls

Witta Handcraft Markets

Range Care Chess Club in Maleny

Learn a new skill and make new connections! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, our new Chess Club is a great way to practice your skill, whilst also meeting new people.

We are flexible to your needs and can provide whatever social support services best suit you or your loved one

For more information on how you can join, contact our Lifestyle Coordinator, Hayley on 07 5445 7044.

Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Kid’s Fun Day: Katya's Tennis Drills. - Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Why not come along and join in the fun. All levels of tennis skills are welcome. Enquiries can be made on 0437 295 501 Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or http://www.wittatennis.com.au

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

Happy New Year! We hope 2023 will be a great year for us all and in particular for our community to thrive.

The start of our New Year is a great time to take the opportunity to highlight some of the community projects that Lions Club Maleny Blackall Range supported in 2022. Our Club prides itself on working quietly and diligently in the background most of the time. Working on community projects and supporting the various organisations in our community is what makes our Lions Club so special and our work so rewarding.

Our Club provides ongoing financial support to many national and international organisations which benefit people from all walks of life: -

• Lions Eye Health Program

• Lions Hearing Dogs

• Lions Prostate Cancer Research

• Lions Wellbeing Foundation

• Australian Lions Flood Appeal

• Beyond Blue

• Youth Insearch

• Kokoda Youth Foundation

• Diabetes Program

Our Club provided financial support to many local organisations and in 2022 we supported the following organisations with donations. Some of the donations exceeded $2,000 whilst the average donation was $1,000 or less. There were many smaller donations given to other worthy causes which are not listed below.

• Maleny Education Support Fund (MESF)

• Maleny Girl Guides

• Maleny Swimming Club

• DV Connect

• Maleny Flexi School

• Maleny Hospital Project

• Maleny High School sponsorship

• Maleny Commerce

• Heart Space Grief Garden

• Sisters of Charity – Community Care

• Lions Bribie Island Camp Quality

• Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

Our Club looks forward to working in our community in 2023 and hopes to be in a position to help keep our local, national and international projects and people supported.

If you would like to join our Maleny Blackall Range Club and become a proud Lion, please call our Membership Chair, Mark Henderson on 0414 899 933.

Sharp rise in drownings

In Queensland, there was 84 drowning deaths in 2022. This is an increase of 25%, and an increase of 27% on the ten year average. With 339 drowning deaths occurred across Australia, it is the highest number in 25 years. It is important to supervise children at all times around water.

Maleny Men’s Shed News

The Maleny and District Men's Shed has over 50 members and meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to midday. It was formed in 2006 for the fellowship & education of guys.

Coordinator Secretary Malcolm Baker. Phone. 0417785548

Address: 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny Qld 4552 Email: malenymensshed@hotmail.com Shed Activities Woodworking, Metal Work, Blacksmith work shop. Also

have an opportunity to assist the Historical Society renovating buildings or working on old farm machinery.

Two of our members, Graham and Russell are still working on our popular cow bells, but we are trying a new idea: we are making smaller goat bells which swing in a horse stirrup.

Opening Hours. Tuesday & Friday 8am to noon

Follow our progress at: https://www.facebook.com/ malenymensshed

The Maleny Wood Expo 2023 returns

Barung Landcare is once again presenting the Maleny Wood Expo at Maleny between April 29th and May 1st, 2023.

The Maleny Wood Expo, held over the May long weekend, has been a feature of the region since 1996.

Once again the Sunshine Coast Council will sponsor the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize.

Woodworkers can submit pieces in a range of categories.

This year the theme of the Wootha Prize is “Dovetails”. For more information visit: https://malenywoodexpo.com/

Maleny RSL Friday Dining Back for 2023

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606. Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.

Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

PickleBall every Monday 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. Maleny High School Activities Centre.

Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070. Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL. every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!

. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or

malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Did you know?

That on the 1st May 1972, 24 high school students from Thursday Island set a world record for the longest non-stop game of basketball played on an outdoor court. This was an herculean effort spanning 110 hours and five minutes and broke the previous record by three hours, five minutes, finishing on Saturday May 6th.

https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

Sport

Maleny Show-grounds Camping

Maleny Showgrounds is open for camping. This ground offers camping year-round (maximum 3 night stay), except during major events & seasonal blackout dates.

All campers who can adhere to the Qld Health, Sunshine Coast Council and Qld Government regulations pertaining to Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene guidelines are welcome.

Enjoy a peaceful environment close to town. Groups and caravanning clubs are welcome. Cost is just $25 per night.

Electricity, water, toilet/shower facilities, access to Dump Point are all available. Find all the details at the web site: http://www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

Did you know?

Did you know that the town reserve of Teutoberg was proclaimed In 1888 following original settlement in 1888. the Teutoberg Provisional School was opened in 1892 and the Teutoberg School of Arts was opened in 1908.

On the outbreak of the 1914/18 War the areas name was changed to Witta because of antiGerman sentiment and so it remains today.

The Range Croquet Club - Maleny

New year’s day 2023 with just two people on the lawn saw Lynette Evans and Ken Barker fighting it out to see who would start the year on a winning note. Lynette did. S. he beat Ken 17 – 5 in an interesting match tactically.

On Thursday 5th Dianne Horsham showed the benefit of practice to defeat Sarah Widin 15 – 11 while Wallace Roy and Donna Manning teamed up to trounce Kath Smith and Lynette 13 – 8 in a game of doubles.

Dianne’s good form continued into the weekend when she played a game against a team of Donna and Ken. She totally dominated. There was one good break and, for the most part, clever ball movement to keep the more senior players out of the game. As well as that she had useful experience in the endgame. Diane won 26 – 14 and is a player to be watched.

Please arrive at 1 pm for games to be arranged by 1.15. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am.

You can introduce your kids and grandkids to croquet at the web site below: https://kids.kiddle.co/Croquet

Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President )

Court Hire.

Our courts may be available for community use or for special events, like workplace teambuilding or social gathering.

Our croquet equipment may be available for your guests in some special occasion (e.g. wedding) if suitable grounds are available. If you are interested, please phone, email or use the contact page above.

The recently de-thatched lawn 2 was a source of great enjoyment for Carole Atkinson from Caloundra, Stuart Craig, Lynette, and Wallace. Running commentaries and cries of despair when shots went astray punctuated the serious demeanour of the contest on Lawn 1. With all that emotional carry on it is hardly surprising that it was a low scoring game which Wallace and Carole managed to edge ahead in. The final result was 6 – 4 to Wallace and Carole. The attached photo shows Carole approaching hoop 1 while her teammate and opponents watch.

Attached photo: Carole Atkinson from Caloundra croquet club with a gallery of onlookers, from left: Wallace Roy, Stuart Craig, and Lynette Evans.

Play days: Thursday and Sunday 1.00 pm for 1.30. Contact Sarah Widin for other days.