COMMUNITY NEWS

FREE mindfulness, cooking and exercise programs are starting in March as part of Jubilee Community Care’s Stay Connected project.

The project by the not-for-profit home care provider is open to all seniors and is funded by the Federal Government’s Department of Health. Programs available are: • Cooking for One or Two – presented by

Food Solutions: Dieticians provide lessons in basic cooking, nutrition and healthy ageing. There will be nutritious cooking demonstrations and you get to share meals with participants. The program runs once a week for six weeks, starting Wednesday, March 3, 10am-1pm at St Lucia. • Mindful Connections – presented by

Conscious Beginnings: This popular program aims to empower and support older people to reduce their isolation and improve wellbeing, resilience, mental health and self-care. It will run online once a week for eight weeks, starting March 4, 10am-11.30am. It will

be delivered via the Zoom platform. • Body Moves – presented by Bodytrack

Exercise Physiology: Get moving under the expert guidance of an exercise physiologist. This eight-week program targets functional strength, fall prevention and social interaction, which helps to maintain independence and improve quality of life. It includes an initial assessment and one 30-minute session each week. Participants require clearance from their doctor to take part.

As part of the Stay Connected project, the University of Queensland’s Institute for Social Science Research will gather data and publish the findings of the benefits of seniors attending the innovative activities.

Places are limited and previous programs have been popular, so register interest soon. Participants can register for one or multiple programs and must provide their own transport.

Call Jubilee Community Care 3871 3220 or email events@jccagedcare.org. au. Visit jccagedcare.org.au

COURSE HELPS GET FAMILY RESEARCH UNDERWAY

IF finally getting around to researching your family history is among your resolutions for 2021, then the Queensland Family History Society beginner’s course is the place to start.

Experienced tutors will explain the process and how to get things started, what to be look out for and where to look for information.

The comprehensive six-week online course begins on February 15, 7.30-9pm.

Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more.

Access to QFHS resources which include MyHeritage, subscription sites and Queensland datasets will be available for the duration of the course.

The cost of $60 for members and $90 for non-members includes a copy of the book Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25). The course has space for only eight participants and bookings close February 8.

There are plenty of other courses lined up for the year, including webinars with interstate and international speakers sharing their experience and knowledge.

Visit qfhs.org.au

WOMEN MEET AT BROOKSIDE

BROOKSIDE Tuesday Women’s Group meets every Tuesday at 9.30 from February 3.

Meetings are in the hall at the Adventists Church at the roundabout on Ruby Rd, Mitchelton. The group is not affiliated with the church. Morning tea is served on arrival. Speakers, meals at local venues, a Mother’s Day lunch, bus trips and taking part in the World’s Greatest Morning Tea are part of the lineup this year. All welcome. THE Army Museum South Queensland will open its latest exhibition “Sport in The Army” this month.

Among the memorabilia relating to the Army’s involvement in a variety of sports is a trophy that represents an almost forgotten piece of Queensland history.

On September 16, 1945 at a ground at Torokina, Bougainville, military sports history was made.

Rugby league was usually played as an inter-regimental or inter-battalion competition with sides picked to represent their regiment or battalion irrespective of birthplace.

This competition was played by teams based on the soldier’s place of enlistment and, as the battalions were made up of mainly Queensland and New South Wales personnel, it was billed as “Interstate Rugby League Series, Bougainville”.

Both games were won by Queensland, 10-9 and 20-13 and the State of Origin was born.

The trophy was presented to Queensland Rugby League by the Army at half time in a 1946 Brisbane club match. It was donated to the Army Museum South Queensland in November 1998.

The Army Museum South Queensland is located at Victoria Barracks on Petrie Terrace.

The historic precinct near Caxton St provides a unique glimpse of Australia’s military history from the colonial era, through two world wars, to the presentday role of the Australian Defence Force.

The popular tours of the Barracks re-commence next month.

Cost of $15 includes entry to the Barracks, an audio presentation, Devonshire morning tea served on silver in the officer’s mess, a walking tour of the historical barracks, souvenir booklet and group photo.

All visits to Victoria Barracks are by prior arrangement and bookings are essential.

Visit armymuseum southqueensland.com.au, email info@armymuseumsouth queensland.com.au or phone 0429 954 663 to book.

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