Witta Tennis News

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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

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny V I C - AGM at Maleny Community Centre on Aug 14th at 9a.m.

✦ Witta Rec Club “Witta Wheels”August 20th between 7.30a.m10.30am.

✦ Witta Tennis Club TournamentAugust 27th.

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

✦ 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 https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

News from the Rotary Club of Maleny

The Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program, also known as RYDA is a road safety program designed to reduce the trauma on our roads by encouraging high school students aged between 16 and 18 years to take a more responsible attitude to motoring.

The program happened again this year for our Maleny State High School Students in Year 10. These young people will soon be obtaining their Learners Permits so it’s vital to educate them on road safety and how to speak up if they’re a passenger in a car.

students and are led by a team of trained facilitators including Police, driving instructors and other community sector specialists.

This is now a yearly event on the calendar and the day is spent at Corbould Park in Caloundra. Four members from our Rotary Club were there to assist as group leaders on the day and even we learned some interesting facts. It goes to prove you can always learn something!

Thanks for Sherryl Gregory, Fran Tickle, Paulette Steele and Greg Williams.

RYDA provides students with the tools, habits and motivation to take action and stay safe on our roads as both drivers and passengers throughout their lives.

RYDA features a highly engaging and memorable one-day workshop that front-loads students’ understanding of road safety. The workshop sessions are designed to be held in small classroom-sized groups of approximately 25

Its on

again- Community Grants 2023

Applica8ons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny

Applica8ons, on the prescribed form, open Monday 17 July, and close at close of business Wednesday, 15 September 2023

Applica'on forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via: secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

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/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

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.