Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 21.08.2023

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

50th anniversary of the proclamation to end Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

This year Australia marks 50 years since the end of Australia's official involvement in the Vietnam War. August 18 holds special significance for our Vietnam Veteran Community

There were approximately 70 attendees at the Cenotaph Service, held in honour of the Vietnam Veterans Day at the Maleny RSL. Maleny has 13 names on the Vietnam Honour Board at the RSL.

One is a KIA, Dale Morrison, from Conondale, who was killed at Coral-Balmoral. The Guest Speaker this year was Rick Vickers. It was exceptionally moving to hear the National Anthems of Australia and New

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Members of Maleny RSL, bugler Katie Jardine and her trainee PTSD dog, Vietnam Veterans Day Maleny RSL

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Your Club News

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Zealand sung by by Nellie Finlay and Sue Halle, with the Last Post and Reveille by Katie Jardine, who attended with her PTSD trainee dog.

Cadets from Maleny’s TS Centaur excelled themselves with their role as the Cataflaque Party.

Overall a very moving ceremony and then luncheon afterwards with 62 people enjoying the luncheon supplied by Maleny RSL catering staff, and financially supported by RSL Sunshine Coast District.

Members from 4 Sub-Branches, Maleny, Mapleton, Beerwah and Kenilworth attended. The attendees were a mixture of Vietnam Veterans and their partners, family, supporting Sub-Branch members and Qantas pilots. Qantas was used to fly personnel who didn’t go by ship to and from Vietnam..

Maleny RSL members did a top job with organising this once in a lifetime event.

More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, over 3,000 wounded and 523 gave their lives in the longest conflict Australians were involved in during the 20th Century.

Maleny Senior Citizens

Maleny Senior Citizens meet every Friday morning from about 8.45 until 11am for a Cuppa, Chat, and some board games and a laugh or two. They meet in the Verandah Room under the Maleny Community Centre. Every Friday morning is ‘drop in’ where games, laughter and morning tea is enjoyed by all. Occasionally the group join together to go on bus or train trips to varying local areas. Everything the club does is based on social activities that are fun.

This is one of the most social activities we have and is held on a regular basis and is open to anyone over the age of 50. Those social activities include some bus trips and the regular Friday night meal with friends at various Maleny eateries.

The Friday night “get togethers” are very popular..

So if you would like to have a Cuppa, a Chat, a Laugh or just sit and listen to the chatter this is the place to come. New members are always welcome.

Call Margaret on 0419 179516 or 54942621. We look forward to seeing you soon. You are sure to meet “new friends” and great fun times.

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Maleny Bowls Club

Tuesday Bowls

There is a bit happening at Maleny Bowls Club and here is a list of what is on offer over the coming months:

21 October 2023 Oktoberfest Come & Try Day

9 November 2023 Plum Pudding Day

Mens Pennants Team

Maleny Bowls has now officially registered a Men’s Team in Division 10 of the Sunshine Coast 2023 Pennants competition. This competition will run between August 19th and September 24th, 2023.

Friday Junior Bowls Academy

The next FREE Junior Bowls Academy is on Friday 25th between 5p.m. and 7p.m. includes sausage sizzle

Friday Bowls

Every Friday afternoon social bowls starts at 1.30p.m. - all welcome followed by social afternoon.

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Maleny Golf Club Weekly Wrap

14th AUG23

• Mid-week Mixed Stableford (8/8/2023): Winners – A Grade: Jon Fairman (42), B Grade: John Tytherleigh (38)

• Ladies 4BBB Stableford (9/8/2023): Winners –Christine Lemon & Sue Hardy (41)

• RE/MAX Rumble (11/8/2023): Winner – Michael Brown (24). No Hole-in-one / Jackpot increases to $825!

• Saturday Mixed v Par (12/8/2023): Winners – A

Grade: Chris Small (0), B Grade: Andrew Allen (+3 C/B) & C Grade: Les Morley. (+5)

Special: Hot Shot Rate: Introducing - all the holes you can play between 1:30 - 5PM Monday to Thursday for only $30!

Book online via: https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/ For more information, membership call 5499 9960 or to book a round, please visit www.GolfMaleny.com

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Rotary Club of Maleny

Lift the lid on Mental Health walk.

Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is Australian Rotary Health's National annual fundraising day for mental health research. From 2022, the focus is on improving the mental health of children 0-12 years old.

Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia.

Come along on Sunday September 10th and join the Rotary Club of Maleny on the Lift the lid on Mental Health walk.

Wear your craziest hats, your wildest loudest shirts, dress your pets up, and help us support this wonderful and very important cause.

The route will be from Whit and Wimsy, (don't forget to buy yourself an amazing coffee) before we head down the main street, crossing at IGA and then along our beautiful board walk, into the Maleny Showgrounds, we will then continue through the showgrounds and casually saunter back up to the fabulous Whit and Whimsy for a small little ceremony.

Easy!!

We will have some great raffle prizes up for grabs, prizes for best dressed, best dressed pet, and the best part is that you'll be helping support a very worthy cause.

Come and help Lift the lid on Mental Health!!

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Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston Contact details

Cr Winston Johnston's office is located in the Eddie DeVere building on the corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

If you would like to meet with Cr Johnston, please call to arrange an appointment.

Phone: (07) 5441 8043. Mobile. 0429 076 066.

Email: winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Maleny Community Gym

"Building

a Stronger Community"

Maleny Gym trainers can help you achieve your personal health and fitness goals.

Very affordable membership fees.

Get Started Vouchers welcome

First Visit is Free!

Free Personal Programincluded in membership

2 Fully Qualified Trainers

Discounts available for Family

Memberships

Check out our website for our opening times and membership fees.

https://www.malenygym.com/

Phone: 5429611 or email on. malenygym@gmail.com

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Overheard at Maple 3 the other day between a well-known couple of socially active women around town having a coffee.

“As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake!”

Living Waters Short Film Event

Living Waters is a Short Film Event exploring interconnectedness and our belonging to the earth and each other being held on September 1st, 6.30pm at Maleny Community Centre.

Along with films from across the world, we are especially pleased to be able to screen the award winning Katale (Mudskipper), by Sunshine Coast filmmaker John Harvey. This film features Bangarra Dance Theatre performers Elma Kris and Waangenga Blanco Katale. Mudskipper is a joyous slice of magic realism that bursts from the screen with vivid cinematography, enchanting dance sequences and an uplifting connection to Country. In it, a Torres Strait Islander woman is toiling away at a Brisbane laundromat when she’s visited by a man embodying the spirit of the mudskipper. Co-written by respected Torres Strait Islander leader Walter Waia and winner of Best Australian Short Film at Flickerfest, Katele. Mudskipper allows the spirit of culture to shine through in a truly celebratory way.

The films are followed by a short panel discussion featuring Katale Film-maker John Harvey, renowned permaculture expert Robyn Clayfield, and Anglican priest, Rev'd Deb Bird. Tickets cost $10 through the Horizon Festival website: www.horizonfestival.com.au

High Performance Sport Talk

The Sunshine Coast Council and the Sunshine Coast University is holding a high performance sport talk on Thursday 24th August 2023 between 6p.m. and 7.30p.m. in the Function Room, UniSC Arena

You will learn what is - mental toughness? How can it help you succeed in sport and education? How do you build it to increase resilience in life? These subjects will be discussed by a number of experts in these subjects.

RSVP: by 5pm Tuesday 22 August 2023 to: tstevens@usc.edu.au

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Witta Tennis News

DATE CLAIMER

The Witta Tennis Club Tournament is on Sunday 27 August. Entries to paulinefraley@gmail.com

Social tennis

Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au

Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Katya's Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au

The Whistlers played at Mooloolaba against the Legends. It was a nice warm day and good to catch up with everyone off the court.

Good tennis as usual, with lots of running and long rallies. And we managed to win the last points. Score was 40-29 games, 5-3 sets. Team was Brenda Warner, Maree Hooley, Aki Lepper and Cindy Harris.

The Witta Tennis Club always welcomes new members,

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Witta Handcraft Markets

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 Contract Bridge Club Learn to play Bridge!

Learn to play contract bridge at the Maleny Contract Bridge Club. Bridge is one of the most popular card games in the world. Bridge is a valuable exercise for the mind and players are interacting with others and benefitting for their friendship

The premises accommodates up to 25 tables and up to about 110 players each week turn up to the club to play.

Our clubhouse is located the end of Park Glen Drive, which is off Porters Lane in North Maleny. For information or to enrol phone Stuart Craig on 5494 2990 or email: malenybridgelessons@gmail.com http://malenybridgeclub.com.au/

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The Maleny Contract Bridge Club Inc

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.

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.

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

A big shout out to the Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal who funded our new water tank which is attached to the ex-Army shed that's under construction on our site.

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

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

“When and where do the Lions Club of Maleny-Blackall Range meet?”

The Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range meet for a Business Meeting at the MDRSC Beersheba Shed on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5.30p.m.

The monthly Dinner Meeting is held at the Maleny Hotel at 6.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Special Club events such as Club Changeover and Christmas Party venues will be advised prior to those functions.

There is no minimum requirement for members regarding the attendance of meetings, working bees or fund raising events. However, members generally attend on a regular basis.

For further information about our Club or membership email:

membership.mbrlions@gmail.com

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

Maleny - Blackall Range Lions Club members are a group of ordinary people who have joined together with a common desire to make our communities better by using initiative, creativity, enthusiasm and energy.

We support community projects and we fundraise to provide assistance for community projects. We have provided service in our local community for over 39 years. You too can support your community!

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range

JOIN LIONS & MEET NEW FRIENDS

Lions Club Members strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communi7es worldwide. Lions Clubs support local community needs, childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Vision care and other health and educa7on needs worldwide.

For further informa7on contact

Membership Chair Mark Henderson Mobile 0414 899 933.

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“Do you wish to help your community”

Aussie Day Expo 2024 Information Session for Clubs

The 2024 Aussie Day Expo will be held once again and planning has already began. An information session is to be held to assist clubs in planning for this event.

WHERE: MDSRC Clubhouse (bottom of Parklands Drive, off Porters Lane, North Maleny)

WHEN: Thursday 31st August 5.30 for 6.00pm, finishing at 7.00 pm.

WHAT: A presentation by Rick Vickers and MDSRC regarding what is required to participate –and learn some tips and tricks to get the most out of attending the 2024 Expo! Take home maps and info sheets will be made available.

Please RSVP. your attendance to Chairman Rick Vickers at: hinterlandaussieday@gmail.com with a CC to malenysportspark@gmail.com

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Bowls Junior Bowls Academy25th August, 2023 between 5p.m. and 7p.m.

✦ Witta Tennis Club Tournament - August 27th.

✦ Maleny Apex “Paws of Thunder” returns on Sunday 27th August 9.00 am at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ Living Waters is a Short Film Event on September 1st, 6.30pm Maleny Community Centre.

✦ Rotary Charity Golf Day. - Friday, September 8th 2023. - start 8.45a.m.

✦ Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range event - "Meet & Greet" to be held on Sunday 8 th October between 3-6pm at Tranquil Park, Maleny.

✦ Maleny CWA: Cent Sale on September 9th Between 1p.m. and 4p.m. Maleny RSL Hall.

✦ Maleny Rotary - “Let’s lift the lid on Mental Illness. - Sept 10th. - 9am to 10am.Leaving from Whit and Wimsy to Maleny Show grounds

✦ Blackall 100 trail ultra-marathon: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023

✦ Maleny Handmade & Artisan MarketsMaleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. - 10th - 11th - 12th November 9am - 3p.m.

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to:

malenysportspark@gmail.com

Sunshine Coast Council Major Grants

Sunshine Coast Council is offering project funding for not-for-profit community groups up to $15,000, and up to $30,000 for infrastructure projects.

Can your not-for-profit group make our community more active, vibrant, inclusive, resilient and creative? To find out more visit: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-andcommunity/grants-and-funding/grants-programs/ major-grants

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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

Muzika Maleny 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.

Maleny Girl Guides meet on Wednesday's during school term and timing is 3:30pm - 5:30pm Term 2 & 3 and 4:00pm - 6:00pm Term 1 & 4.

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

Witta Recreation Club: Bar Open Friendship time every Wednesday 4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m.

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

Witta Markets every 3rd Saturday each month 7.00 am - Old Witta School

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!

Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club

The Chatty Cafe in Maleny - come and join us!

The Chatty Cafe is being held at the Maleny Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 and provides locals with an opportunity for a cuppa and a chat with fellow Chatty Cafe guests and friendly volunteers.

Although this is a Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club initiative, we welcome anyone who has an hour a week to spare, to enjoy a chat with an interesting bunch of local residents. If you would like to help out, or know of someone who might benefit from more social interaction, join us for a tea or coffee at Maleny Library on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 am…. Everyone is welcome!

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Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny.

Hours are 9.30-12.30. Mon to Fri.

Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’.

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The Maleny Historical Society

has a new website: http://

www.malenyhistoricalsociety.org.au

Their new Facebook page is : https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyHistoricalSociety

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The Range Croquet Club - Maleny

Dianne Horsman played a thirteen all draw against a team consisting of Sally Adams and Priscilla Vickers at ricochet croquet on Tuesday. That’s a good score for ricochet and it would be pleasing to see more players on Tuesday mornings. Bill Bray now deceased, of Nambour club and a well-respected player of the game used to say that ricochet improved his association croquet game by two handicap positions, worth thinking about even if you are a bolted-on association player.

Lynette Evans and Dianne were the only players to take to the lawn on Thursday. Everybody else must have been in recovery mode after the Nell Hass tournament on the weekend. Dianne finished ahead of Lynette to the tune of 18 – 16.

Meanwhile at Mary Cairncross café there was a reunion of the Bad Boys Club (BBC) which consisted of Neil Lovett (represented by his widow, Kate) John McCarthy, Nick Cram, and Ken Barker. Why the BBC? This group would meet at the Maleny Hotel for a beer before Thursday’s fixtures. Neil kept this column alive for many years and the BBC was an entertaining feature of Thursday play.

Sunday was busy. Vince Carbery and Stuart Craig were beaten soundly 6 – 12 by Kath Smith returning to the lawn after a period away and Lynette, fresh from her victory in the Nell Hass. Nick beat Dianne 16 – 11. Donna Manning, preparing for the Gibson Medal on the 26th, played Ken in a friendly where no scores were recorded.

The below photo shows Stuart (L) Helen Uhlmann (Centre) and Dianne (R) in a game of ricochet croquet.

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Our web address is:

https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President ) or by email:

therange@croquetqld.org

Court Hire

Our courts are situated at; Maleny Showgrounds, MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny and 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.

Play days

Association Croquet Thursday and Sunday 1.00 pm for 1.30.

Ricochet Croquet Tuesday morings 9 am. Contact Sarah Widin for other days.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am

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

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President )