Newmarket Club

Introducing OUR 2023 Newmarket VIEW Club Committee

The support of VIEW Clubs and all its members, through fundraising, volunteering and advocacy in your communities is vital. It helps The Smith Family to continue its work with young Australians helping them to realise their full potential. Your voice also draws attention to how The Smith Family helps, and ensures the work we do together on behalf of children in need is better understood by our key stakeholders

With 1.2 million Australian children still living in poverty, growing The Smith Family’s reach and impact has never been more important.

OUR STUDENTS ARE: Abbee (19), Roudwan (15), Jesse (14), Tony (13), Mitchell (9), Abigail (8), Amy (10). i.e. one tertiary, three secondary and three primary students.

Newmarket VIEW Club provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships – all while supporting the work of the children’s educational charity – THE SMITH FAMILY

If you wish to know more about the Newmarket VIEW Club, you can also email us on newmarketview@gmail. com.

All’s well at Ithaca Probus Club

The first general meeting of the Ithaca Probus Club for the year set the standard for a very entertaining and informative new year. After problems with the sound system in November prevented club member Judy Blaney from giving her scheduled talk - “What do you know about donkeys?” we all agreed that her talk in February was well worth the wait. Now we know quite a lot about donkeys in general and Rocky and Carlo in particular. Donkeys are quiet animals that are not easily startled and only move slowly. Their big ears give them very acute hearing. They don’t like being out in the rain and will take any shelter available. They become very good pets and are emotionally sensitive.

Guest speaker for February was lawyer Loan Chow telling us about Estate Planning. Her excellent presentation covered all the important issues – wills, enduring powers of attorney, advanced health directives and testamentary discretionary trusts. At the conclusion of her talk she provided numerous information sheets, all of which were subsequently combined into one document and distributed to members on email.

With recent research showing the benefits to memory of maintaining reading, especially complex novels with

Notice To Readers

We wish to advise that delivery of the Western Echo can not be legally made to letterboxes displaying Australia Post Only or Authorised Mail Only. For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have newstands located at:

• Night Owl- Corner Samford Rd & Wardell St

• Stewart Road News Ashgrove lots of characters, it was very pleasing to see such a wellsupported book exchange table at the February meeting.

• Brumby's Bakery, 974 Waterworks Road, The Gap Copies are also available at The Gap Village, The Gap Ward Office, Ashgrove Electorate Office, Ashgrove Library, Red Hill Australia Post, Ashgrove West Australia Post & the Great Western Super Centre Management The Friendly Grocer The Gap and bp The Gap. Distribution is currently being made by IVE Residential Distribution. Delivery is made to all domestic letterboxes, providing there is no signage requesting non-delivery of unsolicited mail.

Members have a couple of options for a day out on St Patrick's Day – either the O’Shanley’s Irish Bar and Restaurant in Clifton or the Caloundra RSL. Most of the wide range of interesting activities - talks, outings, and other socially engaging events, such as the cards group and the poetry group, are running again after the summer break.

Our monthly newsletters keep members connected. New members are always most welcome at our meetings at 9.30am on the 2nd Thursday each month except December and January at the Red Hill Bowls and Community Club in Fulcher Road, Red Hill, and on any of our outings.

If you would like to give us a try, please phone either of our Club Membership Officers Sue Vivian on 0413 544 202 or Janelle Rhodes on 0412 628 646.

Amnesty International continues to campaign for the rights of women and girls around the world who are facing threats to their human rights. Current actions being undertaken by Amnesty International this month include supporting women and children fighting for their rights in Afghanistan, protecting the right of women to have safe abortions in Australia, Argentina and Poland, and protecting those who are fighting for freedom from violence against women. A case in point is the childcare worker, Wendy Galarza, who was shot in Cancún, Mexico in 2020 at a peaceful protest calling for justice for a murdered woman. She launched a case against the police after they fired shots into the crowd and injured her, however nearly three years later those responsible for the violence have not been brought to justice. Amnesty International is campaigning in support of Wendy to show that violence against women must be taken seriously by all in society, but particularly by those in power. The violations that she endured must be Impartially and thoroughly investigated and those responsible must be brought to justice.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meets between 9-11am on the second Monday morning of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining the group. Please contact Di on 33001861. The Ashgrove Amnesty International group meets on the first and third Thursday evenings of the month and can be contacted by calling Sally on 3366 2046 or 0476 006 990.

Catholic Bushwalkers

Join the Catholic Bushwalkers in all varieties of walks – city, local bush, mountains, rainforest, and creeks. Some areas are seasonal depending on the weather and time of year. The Club also programmes “beginner’s walks” to let visitors find out if they like walking distances – a bit more than the morning fitness walk around the block. For the beginners, we try to stay near the city.

For more information ring Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

Double, double toil and trouble How quickly do your warts grow? Have you been struggling with persistent warts without success? Why not try something new?

Have you tried everything to get rid of your warts? Are you embarrassed about the state of your feet? Have you been to both the GP and a Dermatologist for treatment with no success? Why not give Swift a go? All it requires from you is availability for three treatments spread three weeks apart. Call us today to see how we may be of help.

The Rotary club of Ashgrove/The Gap is hosting an information night on the evening of 22nd March at the Ashgrove Golf club, starting at 6:45. If you are looking for a way to make a positive impact in your community, or are just curious about Rotary and what it is and does, then this event is not to be missed.

It will be an opportunity to learn about the Rotary club and its mission to serve the community. You will learn about the various service projects that the club is involved in and the impact they are making. This is a chance to hear from members of the club and ask any questions you may have.

The Rotary club is a community of individuals who share a common goal - to make a positive difference. Attending the information night will provide an opportunity to meet and network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about service.

Whether you have a specific cause that you are passionate about or are looking for a way to give back, the Rotary club offers a variety of ways to get involved. At the information night, you will learn about the different projects within the club and discover how you could contribute.

Rotary membership gives one the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and world-wide. The club is involved in a range of service projects, from supporting local schools and hospitals to providing clean water and eradicating polio. Attending the information night will give you a taste of the impact you can have as a member of the club.

In summary, the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap information night is an event not to be missed. Whether you are looking to make a positive impact in your community, meet like-minded individuals or learn more about the Rotary club, this event offers a unique opportunity to get involved. Join us to discover the power of service and make a difference in your community.

But there is a lighter side too. At our last meeting, for example, we marked the Japanese National Day with a short koto recital, and some members even turned up in Japanese garments, and demonstrated Japanese toys. Did you know that Rotary in Japan played a leading role in the recovery from the Fukushima tsunami disaster? Neither did I.