May to July 2019 A Word from Sally
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May to July 2019
A Word from Sally
Hello Everyone,
Firstly I would like to offer a huge thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent 30+
party. We had a wonderful day and it was great to see some faces from the past, TOMNET did a
great job cooking the BBQ as usual. A big thanks to Allison Page who put in countless hours,
typing, testing and editing our cookbook. Allison has done a fantastic job, and we really appreciate
the effort that she has put into the book. If you would like to order a book please contact the
centre.
Above left: Derek Tuffield, the centre originally was started by Lifeline Above Right: TOMNET men hard at work cooking lunch
Our next event is the Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer research and patient
support. According the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare 1 in 2 Australians are diagnosed
with Cancer before the age of 85, so everyone knows someone who has been affected by Cancer.
This morning tea is to raise funds to help people who are affected by Cancer, so come along enjoy
some fabulous food, great company and support the community. It is being held on Wednesday
the 15th of May from 10.30 am until 12 pm, everyone is welcome.
We are hosting an Info-fest along with Energy Savvy and the Be Connected Program at the
centre on the 18th of July from 10.30 am until 2 pm. The day will have information about the
programs as well as a host of other service providers with information on all things technology
based. Come along and find out what you can do online, how to access services online and how
to stay safe online. There will be a free lunch on the day and raffles as well. Contact East Creek
Community Centre for more information on 46392755.
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What’s on
Activity May June July
Computer/Technology By appointment By appointment By appointment
Lessons
Community Literacy By appointment By appointment By appointment
Crochet Group Mondays Mondays Mondays
10 -12 pm 10 -12 pm 10 -12 pm
Blankets for Homeless Monday 1-3 pm Monday 1-3 pm Monday 1-3 pm
Walking Group Tuesday 8.45 - 9.45 Tuesday 8.45 - 9.45 Tuesday 8.45 - 9.45
am am am
OPAP Card Mornings Tuesday 10 - 12 pm Tuesday 10 - 12 pm Tuesday 10 - 12 pm
Disability Art Group Wednesday 1-2 pm Wednesday 1-2 pm Wednesday 1-2 pm
Eating with Friends Wednesday 8th & 22nd Wednesday 5th & 19th Wednesday 3rd , 17th
@ 12 pm @ 12 pm & 31st @ 12 pm
Harmony Playgroup Friday 10-12pm Friday 10-12pm Friday 10-12pm
Stroke Support Group Thursday 10-12 pm Thursday 10-12 pm Thursday 10 – 12 pm
Craft Group Friday 10 - 12 pm Friday 10 - 12 pm Friday 10 - 12 pm
JP Service By appointment By appointment Ay appointment
8th May – Downs Hotel, 23 Brisbane St Toowoomba T 46301238
22nd May – Travellers Coffee House, 189 Hume St T 46599122
5th June- Blue Mountain Hotel, 264 Ruthven St, Harlaxton T 46323258
19th June- Hogs Breath Café Neil Street Toowoomba CBD T 46391400
3rd July- Café 63, 1 Cohoe St, East Toowoomba T 1300636300
17th July- Great Northern Hotel, 39 Mort St Toowoomba T 46323782
31st July- Fitzi’s on Church, 153 Margaret St Toowoomba T 46313700
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Info Fests 2019
CALENDAR
Information is all around but all too often it is difficult to find
the help you need for your specific need.
Mini Information events are designed to work with
organizations and their members or clients. What are the
needs in their organization? The event is structured to meet
those needs. Energy Savvy is working to help with not only
electricity concerns but the whole picture. Knowledge truly is
power!
April 11th May 22nd June 11th July 18th August 15th
Electricity Savvy Seniors
Housing Employablity Cooking
10am-2pm
2pm- 10am-2pm Thursday Thursday
3:30pm Wednesday 10am-1pm
Speakers: speakers: Speakers: Speakers Speakers:
Thursday Tuesday
Ombudsman Horizon/NRAS Neami Andras Energy
Qcoss Toowoomba Mylestones Energy Savvy
Ergon Housing Hub Employment Savvy QCOSS
Energy Savvy Farm Centerlink QCOSS
Household Lifeline TBA
Case Officer
Openminds
Openminds
DRUG ARM
Money Care
ERGON
QCOSS
QCOSS
Drug Arm
Energy Savvy
Live to Ride
Where: Where: Where: Where: Where:
Toowoomba Housing Harlaxton Cedar Centre, East Creek Height
Hub 10 Russell St Neighbourhood 57 Brook St Community Community
Centre Centre Centre: 16 Wine
17D Coonan St 43 Kitchener St Dr, Wilsonton
Heights QLD
4350
Contact : Helen: Contact: Olivia Contact: Asif Contact:Sally: Lyndell:46392755
4699440 46392868 or 45126770 46392755 Lindsay:
0455612346 Lyndell: 0419853703
Lyndell 46393755 Lyndell 46392755 Lyndell :46392755 463927555
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ECCC 30+ YEAR ANNIVERSARY RECIPE BOOK
Now for sale
Only $12 per copy
Our recipe book is full of all sorts of recipes, from all over the world.
One is included in the newsletter from our lovely volunteer Nancy
Hardwick that runs the Stroke Brain Injury support group.
Thanks again to Allison for all of her hard work!
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Toowoomba Change Program
Toowoomba regional council has a wide range of initiatives across the region through their Change
Program, below are just a few of them. For more information please refer to either the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/tr/activate-may-june-newsletter?e=cf1a811fd6 or go to their website
http://www.tr.qld.gov.au/community-business/educational/healthy-living-change-project
Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan
Kataria. It combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing (pranayama) which brings in
more oxygen to the body and brain making one feel more energetic and healthy. You
don't need great sense of humor to laugh; you can laugh even if you're not happy. In
fact, you can laugh for no reason – with Laughter Yoga.
Where: Toowoomba City Library, level 3, meeting room 7
When: Thursday, 5.30 - 6.30pm
Cost: Free - Contact: Bronwyn - 0407 255 271 or email herbertson37@gmail.com
Where: Queens Park (Godsall St), Toowoomba
When: Tuesday, 6.30am (fortnightly)
Cost: $3
Contact: Georgie - 0417 645 924 or georgieovett@hotmail.com
Other Initiatives
Horticultural Therapy
Gardens, plants and nature are extraordinary tools
providing opportunities for rehabilitation and healing in
all areas of human wellbeing.
Horticultural Therapist, Kate Charleston, invites you to a
free hour of information and discussion about how
Horticultural therapy can benefit your clients. Discussion
points include:
What is Horticultural Therapy?
What are the benefits in engaging in Horticultural
Therapy?
Who benefits from Horticultural Therapy?
When: 2nd May, 8.30am
Where: Toowoomba City Library, Level 3, 155 Herries Street
Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/60029865945
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Savvy Seniors Day
Date: Thursday July 18th
Time: 10.30 am until 2 pm
Venue: East Creek Community Centre 43 Kitchener St Toowoomba East
Come along and learn about the Be-Connected and the Energy Savvy Program.
Learn how being online can help you connect with the community and how
technology can enhance your life. There will be lots of information and people
as well as other service providers on the day to help you become savvier about
all sorts of technology and how to save money on your electricity bills. Lunch
is provided and there will be raffles on the day
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Cost: $3 per lesson
· East Creek Community Centre
Presents Community Singing Groups for men & women called
“Happy Notes” & “The Big Gig.” Goal: “Time for healing your soul through music”
Last Saturday of the month 1pm-4pm. Gold coin donation & shared afternoon tea.
Ages:18+ mature age (no childminding facilities available)
New members, contact below details for interview firstly.
Contact details: Phone centre on 46392755 or contact 0498683478
email info@eastcreek.com.au
Or go to Facebook page Basil Ravencroft this is the ECCC music group’s contact person
and add as a friend.
ECCC programs are dedicated to supporting the local community.
Any form of inappropriate behaviour, verbal or nonverbal, is not accepted. Penalties will be enforced.
Thank you for your support to the music programs.
Nelly
(Volunteer music teacher)12
JP Service
East Creek is now able to offer a
JP Service by appointment. Please
contact centre first on 46392755 to
ensure availability.
Joke of the Day
The teacher said to his class one day, "Please
stand up, anyone who thinks they're stupid."
Nobody stood up so the teacher said, "I'm sure
there are some stupid students in this class!"
At this point Little Johnny stood up.
The teacher said, "Oh Johnny! So you think
you're stupid then?"
Little Johnny replied, "No, I just felt bad that
you were standing up on your own."13
Harmony Playgroup
The Harmony playgroup are a group of parents and kids (zero to five years old), that get together
to teach and learn the Spanish language and culture and other languages and cultures. We sing,
dance, play, and do crafts and all sorts of other activities. Come and join us for a morning of fun
and make new friends. Non-Spanish speaking families are welcome to join in!
Days: Fridays, 43 Kitchener St.
Time: 10am to 12 pm
Bookings: Contact Centre on 46392755 or email info@eastcreek.com.au
Individually tailored programs for Adults in:
Reading and Writing; Listening and Conversational English,
Computer Skills
Cost –$3 per lesson
East Creek Community Centre - Telephone – 4639 2755
9 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday14
We have eggs again, supplied from a local farmer all happy free range hens.
Only $3.50 per dozen
Other Groups using East Creek
Dr Who group
Dr Who Group meets bi-monthly on the second Saturday
of the month.
toowoomba@doctorwhoaustralia.org
or refer to the link below
http://dwca.org.au/events/
and search for Toowoomba15
WEEKENDER BISCUITS
Nancy Hardwick
Preheat oven to 180°C
You will need:
125g butter
⅓ cup caster sugar
1 egg
A few drops of essence eg vanilla or lemon
⅔ cup sultanas
1 cup self-raising flour
2 cups lightly crushed cornflakes
Biscuit tray
How to make it:
1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and beat well.
3. Fold in the flour and sultanas and mix well.
4. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture into cornflakes and roll lightly.
5. Place on a lightly greased biscuit tray (allow room for spreading).
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
Things to know:
Makes about 20 biscuits.
Biscuit tray could be lined with baking paper instead of greasing.16
Did you know that we have cheap bread?
Day old frozen bread is available at the centre for 25c per plain loaf and 50c per sweet loaf.
We also have free bread and other food items from Oz Harvest when available.
These arrive Thursdays around lunch time.
East Creek Community Centre is a community based, non-profit organisation providing community services
for Toowoomba residents. We work with community groups and individuals throughout Toowoomba.
East Creek is friendly, accessible and inclusive.
Our programs are for everyone —
Children, adolescents, young adults, seniors, disabled people, multicultural groups and those who are socially isolated.
Phone: (07) 4639 2755
Big thank you to the Toowoomba Regional Email: info@eastcreek.com.au
Council for their http://new.eastcreek.com.au/
43 Kitchener Street
continued support printing East Creek’s
PO Box 4859
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