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Craft |
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The Residents painted recycled
wheelie bins to turn them into decorative pot planters. They look great in
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The Craft Group enjoy making
items to sell on their Craft Stall.
Meeting every Tuesday morning, we are lucky to have a volunteer in Helen,
who enjoys encouraging the ladies work.
Here the ladies are making
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Men’s Group |
The Men’s Club meet every
alternate Tuesday.
They have their own shed, known affectionately as “The Dog House” and
volunteer John keeps them busy making items for the stall or to be used in
the facility.
The men have renovated their own beer fridge and they enjoy a cool ale at
the end of each get together.
The men enjoy regular trips to
the beach or the jetty to drop a line
– we live right on the beach, so it’s a short walk away. |
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Rockingham Writers Group |
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“I’ve never written poetry
before” is the normal catch cry when residents are encouraged to be involved
in the Writers Group – imagine their delight when, at the end of the
activity, they have contributed to wonderful verse and another page in the
Rockingham Writers Anthology! Every participant receives their own copy of
the finished poem |
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Cent Sales and Raffles |
Everyone loves a raffle and
our residents request and receive monthly cent sales and raffles. It gives
them a chance to win small gifts for their family or some nice treats for
themselves, while having a bit of fun!
The money raised pays for our World Vision Child, Yovany. We have sponsored
Yovany for 5 years and continue to be an integral part of his life. We write
to him often and this becomes another activity where everyone can join and
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Quizzes |
? Why did Arnott’s call their
cracker biscuits SAO?
? What was the original name of…..Tully? Innisfail? Darwin? Cairns?
? Who was Australia’s first Prime Minister?
? Finish this line: “There’s a track winding back……”
? How many three letter words can you make from the letters “ROCKINGHAM”
…and heaps more…….it’s good to keep the brain ticking…and lots of fun too! |
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Outings and Shopping |
Each week the residents are
taken into Cardwell to shop. Some like to have a cuppa while they wait for
others and the newsagents is popular for buying a lotto ticket or a
scratchie. The men often use the opportunity to have a quiet beer on the
verandah of the Hotel. Afterwards, we call in at the local supermarket for
biscuits or fruit or a bit of chocolate.
Every month the residents enjoy a day out with either morning tea or lunch.
It could be a picnic in the park or a trip to Tully or Ingham.
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Chatters Coffee Shop |
Not everyone has a chance to
visit a local coffee shop to chat with friends. At Rockingham, we have our
own coffee shop “Chatters” where cappuccino and pavlova are Served. Friends
and family are encouraged to join the residents in this afternoon treat.
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Exercises and Yoga |
Here we see our wonderful Yoga
teacher, Kathleen demonstrating a meditating pose. Luckily she doesn’t
expect us to get on the ground to do our gentle movements! Kathleen visits
once a month and during the week, marina takes us for regular gentle chair
exercises.
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Bowling |
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On Fridays, we enjoy a few
games of bowls. Often the weight of the lawn bowls are too heavy for some,
so we’ve converted the “green” to a ten pin bowling alley. The competition
is hotly contested, as we vie for one of Marina’s “solid gold medallions”
(that she buys in bulk from Coles!) |
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Church |
Our chapel is non
denominational, however we have visiting religious representatives who
conduct services here.
Mass is held once a month, with Communion given weekly
Anglican Church normally give us a monthly service, however they currently
hold their services every Sunday while their church is rebuilt after Cyclone
Yasi.
We also conduct Memorial Services every year to remember friends who have
passed away |
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Bingo |
Bingo is held weekly in the
Lounge. The stakes are small, but a lot of fun and you can also win a
voucher for a free coffee and pavlova from Chatters!
Our picture shows Bill with his bingo board specially designed for his
vision impairment. |
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Internet Cafe |
The Internet Café sees two
government donated computers and two printers set up for residents use.
Several people have signed up for their free email address and have written
and received letters, jokes and wonderful photos from family and friends.
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Hairdresser |
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The Hairdresser visits every
two weeks while the barber comes every few months. Residents can make
appointments at the front office at any time. |
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Wool of many
colours…..lots of knitting needles too.