MICare Moments A Newsletter from MICare May’19

07 Apjohn Street, Horseshoe Bay Qld 4819 www.micare.org.au

CONTENTS: • Cover • From the CEO’s Desk • MICare Holiday • Linda’s Leisure's • MICare Activities • TCC Kerbside Oct’19 • Kenz Korner • Mothers Day Run • Alma Bay Markets • Birthday’s • My Aged Care • Minute With A Member • Who’s Who at MICare

Townsville Grammar Year 9 students visited Tuesday Club on the 02nd April’19. Thankyou to the students and staff for such a great visit.

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From Dustin’s Desk…

A Very Special Thank You To Unlock the Lachs!

These wheelchairs were generously donated to MICare by ‘Unlock the Lachs’, to replace our older ones that have been around for many years and were refurbished in 2016. Unlock the Lachs is a Towns-ville based, not-for-profit charity that was established in memory of Lachlan Downey (Lachy), who was born in 2010 with a progressive neurological disorder and sadly, passed away in 2013.

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CLIENT WINTER GET AWAY TO CAIRNS Monday 3rd June’19 - Friday 7th June’19

It’s Going to be a fantastic holiday! Included in the price is as follows: *All transport - including transport to and from your home. *Meals - 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and 2 lunches. *Activities: Green Island Cruise, Hartley’s Crocodile Farm tour, a visit to Port Douglas, Heritage Train to Kuranda and explore the Kuranda markets. Gallo Dairy tour, Curtain Fig Tree and Yungaburra. *Accommodation - 4 nights at ‘Colonial Club Resort’. * Single - $1010.00 * Twin/Double - $868.00 per person * Payment due by Friday 17th May 2019:

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Linda’s Leisure's …. Hello everyone I trust you enjoyed a safe and relaxing Easter, with just enough chocolate to satisfy. The Townsville Grammar Year 9 students surprised us with some specially prepared, (and some impromptu), presentations of their life and interests. Thank you to Lizzi Watson and staff for liaising with me to organise the visit. We look forward to another. I have been in Melbourne most of April but hear the visit from Robert Zillman and Kerri-Ann Reeves of the Department of Health was a great success with almost 100 people attending from around the Island. A very informative and applicable presentation appreciated by many, including our Staff. The alternative Morning Melodies venue at Carlyle Gardens was apparently most comfortable and a pleasant change for those who attended. We enjoyed a scenic drive with bus driver Ken, through the bush to Hervey Range Tea Rooms to be treated to scrumptious meals in a rustic bush setting. Another great day in Australia! Thanks everyone! Activities for May: Wednesday 8th Morning Melodies – “A Night in Vegas” with the Islands own Kevin Wright at the Range Room, the Brothers Leagues Club. This fabulous show covers the crooners and swooners, amidst the Rat Pack days and the sights and sounds of Vegas. Monday 13th Bingo and Lawn Bowls at Arcadia Bowls Club. Try your bias at the kitty or join the throng of Bingo rounds with morning tea and lunch included. Tuesday 21st Movie Day at Warrina Cinema - a selection of movies for just $10 per person. Shopping and lunch afterwards Tuesday 28th Guest speaker Jonathan Hall and guide dog Max from the Guide Dogs Association to speak with us at the Centre. Woof woof

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Linda’s Leisure's Cont…. June will be packed full with Our Annual Holiday in the first week. Please

contact the office to arrange payment ASAP if you haven’t done so. Then get Packing! Morning Melodies with the 1RAR Band is on Wednesday June 19th. Don’t miss out! Please register early for trips overseas to avoid disappointment, but remember

we also keep a waiting list! Never regret a day in your life – Good days give experience, Worst days best days give memories … so Whatever happens, happens...don’t stress!! Blessings Linda

NEW ACTIVITY CHAIR YOGA UPDATE: Chair Yoga with Meredith Stark will start Thursday 27th June’19 from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Transport provided for MICare assessed clients. Please register your interest by calling the centre on 47 581 506.

Department of Health Talk at The Centre

Great turn out for the Department Of Health Talk at the

Centre on the 16th April’19!

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MAY ACTIVITIESMonday Tuesday Wednesday

YOGA

9:30am $8 @

Centre

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Labour Day Public Holiday

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No Tuesday Club

Due to Morning Melodies

Tomorrow…

YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

Morning Melodies

A Night In Vegas(with Kevin Wright).

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BINGO & BOWLS

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No Tuesday Club Due to Bingo & Bowls

Yesterday

Art Class Lagoons Drawing

YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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Art Continue Lagoon Drawings

(To Complete)

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TUESDAY CLUB

Movie Day At Warrina & Shopping

YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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Art Own Work

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TUESDAY CLUB $10 @ Centre Guest Speaker

Johnathon Hall & guide dog Max.

YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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ACTIVITIES Wednesday Thursday Friday

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YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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STRENGTH

CLASS $8 9:30am

LADIES MORNING 03

TEA……….10am ‘Maggie Lee’s’

Cinema Club

‘Bridget Jones Diary’

YOGA 08 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

Morning Melodies

A Night In Vegas (with Kevin Wright).

09 STRENGTH

CLASS $8 9:30am

GENTLEMAN’S DINING CLUB

‘Mamma Roma’s’

LADIES MORNING 10

TEA……….10am ‘Nourish’

Cinema Club

‘Annie’

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YOGA

9:30am $8 @

Centre

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STRENGTH CLASS $8

9:30am

LADIES MORNING 17

TEA……….10am ‘Adele’s’

Cinema Club

‘Diving Bell & The Butterfly’

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YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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STRENGTH CLASS $8

9:30am

GENTLEMAN’S DINING CLUB ‘Arcadia Hotel’

LADIES MORNING 24

TEA……….10am ‘Reef Cafe’

Cinema Club ‘Miss Marple Moving Finger’

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YOGA 9:30am

$8 @ Centre

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STRENGTH CLASS $8

9:30am

LADIES MORNING 31

TEA……….10am ‘Bikini Tree Café’

Cinema Club ‘Little Miss Magic’

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MICARE ACTIVITIES Clients and financial members of MICare can access any MICare activity.

While Clients need to be assessed, membership is available for $10 per annum. For times and cost of these activities please see our program on pages 6 & 7 or ring our office on 47 581 506

CINEMA

LADIES MORNING TEA

GENTLEMEN’S DINING CLUB

STRENGTH CLASS

YOGA

UPDATE: TCC KERBSIDE COLLECTION MAGNETIC ISLAND IS SCHEDULE FOR OCT’19! It is important to note that this service is applicable to residential properties only. All hard waste should be placed out for collec-tion no more than seven days prior to your nominated date and be no more than 2 cubic metres in size. Shall keep you updated with dates!

*ART *YOGA *CINEMA * MENS DINING CLUB * LADIES MORNING TEA * STRENGTH * TUESDAY CLUB * TOURING WITH MICARE

Is That You Natalie? Lunch & Shopping at Castletown!

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KEN’Z KORNER……. Welcome to May’s 2019 edition of Kenz Korner: Isn’t it getting lovely and cool in the evenings and mornings? Such a beautiful time of the year and Phoenix is more than pleased to say farewell to one of the hottest and wettest summers on record. The Island is looking fantastic due to the lovely rain we have been getting. This month is looking adventurous and happy with programs set up influencing the Art Class’s, Movies, and Ladies and Gents outings. For more details regarding the programs, please see the middle of this handbook, and all will be explained by date. There is lots of up and coming events designed for your benefit and wellness, so turn the TV off and grab those sandshoes and let’s go. One of these is the Client Holiday, which is shaping up to be special. The Cairns area is the focus, with day trips arranged to the Tablelands, and Green Island, and of course, shopping. We also have more Town trips planned, morning melodies, and of course our Tuesday Club. So be the adventure, look after the person next to you, and keep drinking that water!! Phoenix sends his love, as do I, and hope you have a fantastic Month of May.

Ken and Phoenix….xx….woof!!

Fun times to be had in Art Class!

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Alma Bay Markets Sunday 12th May’19

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN MAY 2019

01st - John N 02nd - Ivan M 04th - Barry F 05th - Neville G 07th - Diana O 12th - Stan W 15th - Ian R 18th - Tania S 22nd - Colin D

23rd - Pat K

Mon - Fri: 8am - 8 pm. Saturday: 10am - 2pm

PH: 1800 200 422 The Australian Government sub-

sidises many different types of aged care services. These aged care packages and programmes are there to help you stay as independent as you can, including living in your own home. If you are over the age of 65, all referrals for MICare services must be made through My Aged Care.

Anne Sustrunck is our next ‘Minute with a Member’ Most of you will recognise Anne and she has also been a member of MICare since 1997. Remember there are 5 fun facts, although one isn’t true. Can you guess which one? 1. Anne is one of the original members? 2. Anne has 2 children? 3. Anne has a son who lives in NSW? 4. Anne ‘s daughter lives in England? 5. Anne was born in Holland?

MINUTE WITH A MEMBER

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Staff :

CEO: Dustin Hopkins

Finance Officer: Rachel Simpson

HCP/NDIS Services Coordinator: Jenny Lyneham

65 CHSP/- 65 QCCP Services Coordinator Monique Taylor

Activities Coordinator: Linda Hackett

Home Maintenance Coordinator: Graham Holden

Office Administrator: Karin Allan

Admin Support Staff: Graham Holden & Monique Taylor.

Support Workers:

Vicky Barralet, Ken Jones,

Monique Taylor, Jennifer

Willcox, Karin Allan, Emma

Langley, Floss Handforth and

Desley Sherwood.

Management Committee: President: Annie Ilett Vice President: Allan Mackenzie

Secretary: Sharon Hoops Treasurer: David Mowat

Committee Members:

Jim Davis & Dr Felicity Bailey.

Centre: Anne Sustrunck, Donna Little,

Peter Holdsworth, Zoltan Szirom and Linda Harris.

Drivers: Geoff Pemberton, Paul Taylor,

Zoltan Szirom, Prue Smith

Doug Pease, Dave Isley, and

Jeff Merlo.

Bay Coordinators: Peter & Nancy Trease,

Phil & Jenny Kelly, Trevor Headrick and Carol Pemberton.

IT Support: Graham Holden and Zoltan Szirom.

WHO’S WHO at MICare

MAGNETIC ISLAND COMMUNITY CARE

07 Apjohn Street PO Box 01 Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island Qld 4819 Magnetic Island PH/Fax: 47581506/47581504 www.micare.org.au Email: info@micare.org.au