Community Notes

SENIORS \\MAY, 2020 Community group guide

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GOLD COAST LINE DANCING ALL classes are $8. Beginner class 1pm-3pm every Wednesday; improver class 1pm-3pm every Tuesday; intermediate class 1pm-3pm every Friday. The venue is the PCYC, 24 Cayuga Street, Nerang (next door to the Nerang Bowls Club).

For more details, phone 0410 505 740 or email pamseye@hotmail.com. VIEW CLUBS VIEW Club stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, and supports disadvantaged children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

“VIEW was established in 1960 by The Smith Family as a service to women and the community,” said VIEW national president Jan Roberts. “Our members are proud to sponsor more than 1380 students through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program by supporting their education, as well as volunteering, fundraising and advocating to improve the life outcomes of disadvantaged Australian children and young people.”

Southport Day

OUR club meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a delicious luncheon at the picturesque Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, overlooking the Broadwater. Time: 11.30am for noon. Each month there are interesting guest speakers or entertainers. This month, because of the coronavirus, there will be no meeting or Social Day.

A decision will be made for the May meeting in the near future. For inquiries, phone 0490 263 286 and leave a message. PROBUS CLUBS Burleigh Waters

TO HONOUR his longstanding service to the club, past president Brian Hallam was presented with a special Rock Award by past president Barry Smith and president Des Wicks. Our club is currently in recess due to COVID-19.

South Pacific

REPRESENTING more than 113,000 members across more than 1500 clubs, Australia’s leader in connecting retirees and semi-retirees, Probus South Pacific, is advocating for Australians to reach out to retired neighbours, friends and family to support them in staying socially connected.

Physical distancing regulations are seeing many older Australians avoid their usual activities and social routine, so Probus South Pacific has identified the most effective and impactful ways to help those most in need of social interaction stay healthy, happy and connected.

Probus South Pacific CEO Silvana Martignago said reaching out was the most important step in supporting our older Australians.

“We’re calling on all Australians to pick up the phone and reach out to someone who might need some company during this difficult time,” said Ms Martignago.

“A phone call can change someone’s day, especially when so many Australians are stuck inside on their own each day, and once you make that connection to someone, you can identify other ways to stay engaged and a schedule you can stick to.’’

Probus South Pacific believes old-school communication channels, such as phone calls, are the best ways to reach retirees and show they are valued and cared for. For those who have embraced digital technology, Probus South Pacific recommends communicating through video calls and texting, as well encouraging retirees to engage in more innovative activities, such as sharing photo albums, online book clubs and digital games.

Probus South Pacific has recently launched a coronavirus survival guide and weekly e-Newsletters offering the best tips and advice to help members stay safe and healthy during selfisolation. To keep members engaged, the organisation has also rolled out several creative initiatives for members, such as photography competitions, online games, crafting tips, and a telephone tree to ensure each member receives a phone call each week. Probus South Pacific is a non-political, nonsectarian organisation helping retirees or soon-tobe retirees to find friendship, fellowship and fun through social interaction and activities with other retirees in the community. If you need, or anyone you know needs, help combating isolation, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 244 636. MILLION PAWS WALK IN RESPONSE to ongoing developments of COVID-19, RSPCA will no longer be able to hold our public event on Sunday, May 17, but the new event will see dog owners hit the pavement in May in their own neighbourhoods and backyards, and responsibly walking to fight animal cruelty. We will celebrate a mutual love of animals while keeping walkers safe and healthy.

Those who have already purchased tickets are encouraged to have their ticket cost transferred to a tax-deductible donation.

Go online to keep up-todate with the latest information, sign up, and start walking and fundraising today. Details are on the website, at millionpawswalk .com.au. MEMBER MILESTONE: A presentation of the special Rock Award was made to Burleigh Waters Probus Club past president Brian Hallam to honour his long service and commitment.

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