Spring - Legacy

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SPRING 2008
Caring for Families of Deceased Veterans 1923–2008
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Group goes live to
air on 4BC
p4 Armistice project
update
p6 National Memorial
Walk Concert
p11Looking out for one
another
A message from our president
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A message from our president
Morningside Care Group goes live
to air on 4BC.
Armistice project update
HomeFront program and
Veterans Home Maintenance Line
National Memorial Walk Concert
What can Legacy do for you – who
do you talk to?
Seniors legal and support service
Greenslopes Hospital transport
changes
Legacy Christmas Delights
Order Form
Your local community centre
Seniors Card
Looking out for one another
In Memoriam
Brisbane Legacy Laurel Club
Open Day – September 17, 2008
Improving the status of
women in Brisbane
Vacancy - Accomodation
Inaugural Annual General Meeting
notice
Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
Young families and youth news
Brisbane Legacy holiday units
DIARY DATES
17-19 Oct Young Families Weekend
- Farmstay at Cedar Glen,
Darlington
25 Oct Explorers excursion to Lone Pine
Koala Sanctuary
2 Nov Defence Community
Organisation, Families day at
Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera
7-23 Nov Explorers Salute Armistice tour
to Europe
6 Dec Young Families Christmas party
13 Dec Explorers Christmas party
9-17 JanYouth Camp, Sunshine Coast
COVER
Helping Legacy –
has Gwen Smart
selling badges
during Badge Week
The Printing Office, producers of The Torch,
and Spicers Paper are both proud to
support Brisbane Legacy in their work.
Printed on 115gsm Silk Art Paper
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I
have recently arrived back
in Brisbane after holidaying
in England, France and Italy, a
wonderful chance to spend time
with my three grandchildren who
live in England. Reading the local
papers there, I became more aware
of how fortunate we in the veteran
community are in Australia to have
a government department dedicated
to our welfare. For the widow or
children of a deceased veteran, there is
no additional support available apart
from that social support available to
the wider community. One gets the
impression that, once a serviceman
or woman departs from the Services,
the British Government ceases to
have any interest.
I, along with most other veterans
on disability or service pensions,
received letters before the budget
telling me that the Government
recognised my special needs arising
from my service to the nation and
there would be some benefits in
the 2008 Budget. The warm inner
glow I felt from receiving these
letters didn’t last long once I realised
that all pensioners would get the
same benefits - so much for special
recognition. Although Legacy is not a
political organisation, we do strive to
represent to the Commonwealth and
State Government the needs of our
widows and dependents. We work
continually to ensure that the support
due to our widows and children is
not eroded but maintained at a level
which recognises the sacrifice that
not only the veteran made, but also
the stresses and strains that the family
went through.
Badge Week has come and gone once
again. It is an important week for
Legacy, because it not only allows us
to raise funds to undertake our work,
but also provides a concentrated
opportunity to place ourselves in
the public eye. We are able also
to strengthen our bonds with the
current Defence Force, which will
provide our future Legatees (and
unfortunately our future Legacy
dependency). Indications are that
this year’s Badge Week was quite
successful, but importantly we were
fortunate in the support we received
from the troops at Enoggera, who
were able to provide far more
soldiers for our city ‘ambush’ than
has been possible for some years, due
to the heavy operational and training
commitment support faced by the
ADF.
I would like to pass on my thanks
to those widows who assisted during
Badge Week. Your support too is
valuable as the number of Legatees
available is insufficient to cover
adequately the venues at which we
sell badges. I am constantly amazed
by the efforts of many of our widows;
sometimes it is not clear who is
supporting who!
I had a phone call recently from a
lady whose aged mother was in need
of social contact and assistance with
mobility. She had heard of Legacy and
wanted to know if there was a similar
organisation which could support
the widows of British veterans. She
was extremely pleased to find out
that Legacy support is available to
widows and children of Allied forces
from the Second World War, not just
Australian veterans. If you know of
similar cases, please assure them that
they are welcome at Legacy.
Finally, after my break away, I intend
to continue visiting Laurel Clubs
and Care Groups and I look forward
to meeting many of you over the
coming months.
Brian Avery,
President
Morningside Care Group goes live to air on 4BC
D
uring Badge Week, members of the Morningside Care
Group visited Southern Cross Broadcasting (radio 4BC
and 4BH in Brisbane) with a sumptuous array of scones,
sponges, sandwiches, slices and biscuits; all of which were
lovingly home made. Providing staff with morning tea was
the Groups way of thanking Southern Cross Broadcasting for
its significant support of Legacy during Badge Week.
Proving that it’s never too old to become a radio star, Balmoral
resident Mrs Zillah Pfeffer happily agreed to be interviewed
live on air by 4BC announcers, Ross and Sophie. Zillah was a
wonderful spokesperson for Legacy commenting on Legacy’s
work in the community and what Legacy means to the ladies
of the Morningside Care Group. “Precious”, Zillah’s pet dog,
also got a mention much to the delight of the radio crew.
Ladies of the Morningside Care Group at Radio 4BC
If Zillah’s on-air performance wasn’t enough, I understand
that the morning tea that followed certainly provided 4BC
and 4BH staff with one of many great reasons to continue to
support Legacy.
Talking Torch
T
he “Talking Torch” is an audio version of the Torch newsletter produced on cassette tape or CD for those with
vision impairment. It ensures that those who have difficulty with reading don’t miss out on the Brisbane Legacy
events and news and a range of issues that affect our very important Legacy family. To arrange your copy of the
Talking Torch, please contact Jackie at Legacy House on 38464299.
Every Life is Worth Celebrating
For over 65 years Metropolitan Funerals have been helping
Queensland families with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
Whether your need is immediate or you are planning for the
future, you can trust Metropolitan Funerals to support you
every step of the way.
A very special offer for Legacy members
Simply by mentioning this ad, Metropolitan Funerals will
give you a $150 discount off our standard professional fees
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to store all your important papers.
Call us anytime on 1800 636 660 – we’re here to help.
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Armistice project update
A
fter months of planning and fundraising, the Legacy
Explorers Salute Armistice tour is now a reality.
The tour, for six of Legacy’s Explorers (dependants with
disabilities) will begin in England and take in France and
Belgium. Escorted by the Welfare Support Manager,
Legatee Craig Hardy and Legatee Janet Menz from Roma,
the tour will include a number of commemoration activities
marking the 90th anniversary of the Armistice. The tour,
which has been billed as the signature welfare activity for
Brisbane Legacy’s 80th anniversary, will run from 7 to 23
November 2008.
The success of this ambitious project had hinged on
raising sufficient funds to cover all non-discretionary
costs including travel, transfers, tours, accommodation and
meals. In addition to fundraising by the tour group, funds
have been generously donated by many service and exservice organisations and by members of the Legacy family.
Thank you one and all for your belief in this activity and
for your contribution to its success. However, fundraising
activities continue in order to now fund some discretionary
activities. You can assist in this regard by buying a ticket in
the raffle to be drawn on the 17th October 2008. Tickets
costs $5 each, are in books of 10, and are available from
Legatee Craig Hardy on 3846 4299 or from the other
tour participants. The raffle offers some great prizes: 1st is
$1200 worth of electrical goods; 2nd is a handmade single
bed rug; and 3rd is a $100 Myer voucher, so be sure to get
your ticket.
As part of the planning for this event, the project team
recently sent a letter written in French to the Mayor of
Fromelles, a significant Australian historical site in the
context of this project. Part of that letter (en Anglais)
follows:
......During this journey, our group would be honoured to visit
Fromelles and pay our respects to yourself and the people of
Fromelles, and also to pay our respects to the site in which lay
many Australian soldiers. We are grateful of the care you have
provided for our fore-fathers who lay in the soil of Fromelles, and
of the extreme respect you have bestowed upon them as they reveal
themselves 92 years later.
The Explorers understand the importance of this location
along with that of Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt in
France; and Passchendaele,Tyne Cot and Ypres in Belgium,
all of which will be visited on the Western Front leg of the
tour. While in Ypres, the Explorers will attend the Menin
Gate Memorial ‘Last Post’ ceremony in remembrance of
our fallen.
While away, the tour party will prepare a presentation to
share with Care Groups and other gatherings on their
return to Australia.
HomeFront program and
Veterans Home Maintenance Line
HomeFront
HomeFront is a falls and accident prevention program aimed
at assisting veterans and war widows/widowers to maintain
independent living in their own homes. DVA Gold and
White card holders are eligible for a free annual home
assessment to identify fall hazards in and around the home.
The HomeFront assessment will normally be undertaken
by a qualified health professional such as an Occupational
Therapist, Community Nurse or Physiotherapist.
Following assessment, DVA will make a financial
contribution towards the cost of recommended aids and
minor home modifications that will reduce the risk of
falls and accidents. The financial contribution is indexed
annually and is currently $196.00.
Aids and appliances that could be approved and subsidised
under HomeFront include items such as sensor lights or the
provision of non slip strips on steps.
Eligible members of the veteran community can call
1800 801 945 during business hours, to organise a free
HomeFront assessment.
As well as assessing potential falls hazards, a trained
HomeFront assessor will also help identify the need for
home or community support services, and will provide
information about Departmental and other community
support programs to assist the veteran or war widow/
widower to remain living in their home.
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Veterans’ Home
Maintenance Line
(VHML)
The
Veterans’
Home
Maintenance Line (VHML)
is a toll free telephone
service that provides
advice on general property
maintenance matters and
referral to local reliable
and efficient tradespeople.
The tradespeople have
appropriate qualifications, and both professional indemnity
and public liability insurance cover.VHML can also arrange
home inspections to identify current or possible future
maintenance problems.
Any member of the veteran community is eligible to use
the VHML. The VHML advice is free but work done by
tradespeople, including callout fees have to be paid by the
veteran and/or war widows/widowers.
The VHML number is available on 1800 801 945, Monday
to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Emergency property advice is
available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Both HomeFront and VHML are contracted to a Brisbane
based agency Mondial Assistance who delivers these
programs nationally through their National network of
Assessors and Providers (tradespeople).
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National
Memorial
Walk
Concert
Seniors legal and
support service
Enjoying the music was Nicky Christie, one of our
more active Explorers, and her mother Denise.
O
n Sunday, 14 September, a large contingent of the
Legacy family attended a concert at the National
Memorial Walk (Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera). Hosted by
the Royal Australian Regiment Association (RAR Assn),
the concert featured the Australian Army Band Brisbane
under the baton of Major Peter Thomas.
Our widows and their families, many of whom travelled
from Caboolture, Bribie Island and Redlands, were treated
to a wonderful afternoon of music, a sumptuous BBQ
lunch and much companionship. The concert was also
attended by many of our Explorers who were to be the
beneficiaries of this wonderful fundraising event.
The concert concluded with everyone joining in the
singing of “We are Australian”, followed by the Last Post
and the lowering of flags by two of our Explorers travelling
overseas, Beth Coleman and Glendell Hindmarsh. They
proudly represented Legacy in this task.
What can Legacy do for you
– who do you talk to?
E
veryone’s needs are different and for that reason Legacy’s
assistance is individually tailored based on the specific
needs of the individual.
Following on from the vision of our fore-fathers and the
overwhelming need for Legacy following World War One,
Legacy is still there to help with advice, practical assistance or
even a friendly face to talk to when needed. Legacy is ready
to respond where it can regardless of whether the need is
assistance working your way through the maze of government
benefits or in dealings with the Department ofVeterans’Affairs;
emergency financial support; advice on in-home or residential
care; or in relation to health, home or lifestyle matters. Legacy
is also happy to deal with your family acting on your behalf.
Brisbane Legacy has a Welfare Officer available at Legacy
House each day (Monday to Friday) to discuss matters with
you. Simply make an appointment or telephone Brisbane
Legacy on 3846 4299 and ask to speak to the Duty Welfare
Officer. If they are on another call or otherwise not available,
leave your name, telephone number and the nature of your
concern and the Duty Welfare Officer or someone else will
ring back as soon as possible. Of course, your local Legatee is
also able to assist you with many of these matters and if not,
will refer you to Legacy House for assistance.
Remember, there is always someone at Legacy House during
normal business hours ready to help and if they can’t, will
ensure that the matter is passed on to someone who can. As
a Legacy lady recently said to our Welfare Support Manager,
“When my husband died I felt like I was nobody. With Legacy
I feel like a real person again.”
So call Brisbane Legacy on 3846 4299, or from the country on
1800 534 229 whenever you need someone to talk to about
issues affecting you.
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T
his service provided by the Queensland Department
of Communities is a free legal and support service
for seniors concerned about elder abuse and financial
exploitation.
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which
results in harm to an older person. It can be physical, sexual,
financial, and psychological and/or neglect.
Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use, or
misappropriation of an older person’s property and/
or finances; forced changes to a will and other legal
documents; denial of the right of access to and control over
personal funds; and fraudulent or unfair practices from the
providers of retirement village, aged rental or residential
park accommodation.
The Service can:
•• provide information, advice and support
regarding elder abuse, mistreatment or
financial exploitation;
•• provide short term counselling;
•• provide information on your legal rights;
•• refer you to other legal, consumer and
support services; and
•• represent you in court or before tribunals (in
certain circumstances).
Make an appointment to meet with an experienced staff
member at your local service centre by calling the support
service on 3254 1811.
If you are unable to access your local service centre, a
telephone consultation or a meeting at your home can be
arranged. The service cannot provide assistance in all areas
of law and it does not prepare wills, provide advice on real
estate, financial or investment planning.
Greenslopes Hospital
transport changes
U
ntil recently, DVA patients of Greenslopes Private
Hospital could claim cash reimbursement for
their travel from the Transport Desk. As that service
has ceased, claims are now to be forwarded to DVA
for processing and reimbursements are made 3-5 days
following the claim. The Transport Desk can still
accept the claims, but will send them on to DVA. The
desk also remains open to organise a Booked Car with
Driver.
Greenslopes Private Hospital has also advised that its new
multistorey car park will open by the end of September.
It will provide 348 secure onsite car parks with prices
starting from $4 for a half hour, with $2 increments for
each half hour thereafter.
With the Christmas season rapidly approaching, it is now time to
place your orders for our delicious Legacy Christmas products.
Below is the 2008 Legacy Christmas Delights order form. Please complete and return the form with payment (sorry, no
COD) in the reply paid envelope provided by 31 October 2008. Late orders will not be filled.
All orders incur a $5 package and handling fee. Please note that two delivery options are available:
1. Delivery to and collection from your Care Group’s last meeting of the year.
2. Delivery to a nominated address. Orders will be delivered before 12 December 2008.
For further information please phone Erin Cann at Legacy House on 3846 4299.
Legacy Christmas Delights Order Form
First Name:_____________________________________________________
Surname:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb:_________________________________________________________________ State:____________________________________ Postcode:______________________________
Contact Phone Number:____________________________________________________________________________________
or
I will collect my order at my Care Group’s last meeting of the year
I belong to the ___________________________________________________________________________ Care Group
Please post my order to the above address
LEGACY PLUM PUDDINGS
Legacy plum pudding
Carton of 12 puddings
FRUIT MINCE PIES (360g 6-pack)
Packet of 6 pies
Carton of 12 packets
CHRISTMAS SELECTION
6-pack of cakes, puddings, mince pies
Carton of 10 packs
DELIVERY
Packaging & Handling
QTY
UNIT PRICE
$9.00
$95.50
TOTAL $
$5.00
$51.50
$7.50
$65.00
$5.00
TOTAL $
$5.00
Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $___________________________ (Payable to: Brisbane Legacy)
or debit my:
Visa
Cardholder’s name:
Signature:
or
MasterCard
$ ____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Expiry Date:
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__________________ __________________
Please complete and return with payment in reply paid envelope provided.
All orders must be received by 31 October 2008 so get your order in today!!
Orders not being collected at Care Groups will be delivered before 12 December 2008
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Your local
community centre
T
he East Brisbane Community Centre supplies
information and referrals on health, welfare,
recreation, community development and local issues that
affect the community. The services of the centre extend to
Woolloongabba, East Brisbane, Kangaroo Point, Coorparoo,
Stones Corner, Buranda, Greenslopes, Norman Park,
Annerley, Holland Park and Yeronga.
The East Brisbane Community Centre provides a range of
programs such as group activities, project work, workshops,
educational and therapeutic courses and volunteering
opportunities which are available to any person.Community
centres like East Brisbane are vital in our communities to
link people and activities that improve their quality of life
and promote social inclusion. Call East Brisbane if you are
local and see what they might have for you, on 3891 5686.
They are on Vulture St East at East Brisbane.
Nearby, at 41 Merivale Street South Brisbane, is our very
own Laurel Club. This is a wonderful place to meet with
friends and enjoy classes in many different crafts. Like the
local community centres, the Laurel Club offers our Legacy
family fellowship, fun and a range of interesting activities.
Call Legacy House on 3846 4299 to enquire about Laurel
Club activities.
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Seniors Card
I
f you are over 60 and want more for your
money, perhaps a Seniors discount card might
be useful in saving a few dollars here and there.
The card is free, is available from the
Queensland Government and is widely
accepted by retailers and service providers.
Typically, savings are around 10%, but
some traders offer larger
discounts and extras when
you present your card.
A comprehensive guide
which lists all of the
services and retailers who
honour the card is also
provided on application.
The application is easy.
Call the Department of
Communities on 13 13 04
and ask for an application
to be sent, or complete
the form online at
www.qld.gov.au/seniorscard.
Looking out for one another
O
ne of the themes that I often use when speaking to
Laurel Clubs and Care Groups is the need to look
out for one another. This is especially so as we age, suffer
the effects of failing health and become less mobile.
There are a total of 46 Laurel Clubs and Care Groups
operating under the auspices of Brisbane Legacy. These
groups fulfil a vital role in providing a meeting place for
our widows(er)s for activity and companionship.
Unfortunately however, the trend is towards declining
attendances and the inevitable loss of contact with many
of those who were once regular attendees. Let me give
an example. Approximately 50 members of one suburban
care group (membership of 120) have not attended a
care group meeting so far in 2008. This would not be
alarming were there an explanation for the individual’s
non-attendance (away on holidays, sickness, change of
address etc). However, where there is no explanation we
can only wonder what has happened. Has the person
died? Is the person now residing in an aged care facility?
Have they been admitted to hospital?
While many of these events are beyond our ability to
influence, it is nevertheless important that we know
about them. Something as simple as a get well card, a
telephone call or some other act of concern can make
all the difference. I’m reminded of the words of the
American author, Leo Buscaglia:
Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a
life around.
My plea to each of you is to look out for one another.
If someone is missing from a meeting or other activity,
inquire why? Contact the Laurel Club or Care Group
president, a legatee or staff at Legacy House and let
them know that you are concerned about someone, that
you have not seen them lately, that they are sick or that
they are moving. A simply expression of compassion for
someone else may allow us to intervene in a meaningful
way if necessary or simply to allay any concern about
the individual’s wellbeing.
The Dalai Lama said:
Compassion is not religious business, it is human business,
it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental
stability, it is essential for human survival.
Steven Blinkhorn, CEO Brisbane Legacy
In Memoriam
Brisbane Legacy gratefully acknowledges the thoughtful generosity of
those who choose to make an ‘In Memoriam’ donation.
“Betty”
Mrs Gloria Squire
Edna Homer Barclay
Mrs Elaine Williams
Kenneth Thompson
Mrs June Thompson
Alexander Forsyth
Mrs Irene Forsyth
Edward Richardson AC
RSL Bribie Island SubBranch
Kenneth Bassett
Mrs Edna Bassett
Alva Harland
Mr Zamin Harland
Mrs Beryl Wilson
Mr & Mrs R & M Maller
Pinaroo Auxilary
Athol Paton
Mrs Norma Paton
Beryl Gladys Allen
Mrs Norma Hazzard
Cecilia M Wunderlich
Mrs Beryl McConnell
Dear friend Alice Maude
Deal
Mr John Bateman
Derek Story
Mrs Gloria Storey
Mrs Elsie Singleton
Mrs Diana Wilson
APV Australia Pty Ltd
Kevin H Willert
Mrs Wendy Willert
Mrs Margaret “Betty”
Davidson
Mr Bob Hann
Kevin Lane
Mrs Shirley Lane
Mrs Micky Harland
Mrs Denise Martin
Lance Corporal Jason Marks
Mr Andrew Brandham
Ralph E Noble
Mrs Constance Noble
Harry Day
Mrs Marion Milne
Late David Gulbrandson
2/3 Field Regt Assoc
Jim and Mary Murray
Ms Pamela Murray
Major Jim Cruickshank MBE
Jim’s Friend
Reginald Charles
Harrington
Mrs Hazel Harrington
John “Jock” Swain
Mrs Alison Swain
Anonymous
Mary Monica Carmody
Mrs Mary Carmody
Errol Schmidt
RSL Bribie Island SubBranch
Farrier William Davey
1st AIF
Mr Arthur Davey
John Salter
Mrs Janette Salter
Mervyn Lionel Moss OAM
Jean Dawson
Jean Worsnop
Josephine Mary Pfrunder
Anonymous Legacy
Mrs Betty Urquhart
Mrs Dorothy Young
Samuel James Mecklem
Mrs Patricia Mecklem
The Dearest Friend Alma
Mrs Mona Lavery
Viv Lowrey
Mrs Jill Hobson
William John Elms
Mrs Joyce Elms
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Brisbane Legacy Laurel Club Open Day
17 September 2008
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Improving the status
of women in Brisbane
Z
onta International is a global organisation of executives
and professionals working together to advance the
status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
The Zonta Club of Brisbane North is offering grants of
$1,000 towards this goal. Applications are invited from
women living or working in Brisbane or surrounding areas.
Migrant women are particularly invited to apply.
These grants have previously funded:
•• educational courses;
•• child minding to allow attendance at courses;
•• books for study and research; and
•• transport assistance to allow access to development
opportunities.
Up to three grants are offered each year.Winners will be invited
to a club dinner meeting, expected to be in February 2009, for
a presentation.
Assessment criteria:
•• economic need and personal circumstances;
•• realistic goals related to improvement in status;
•• feasible plan to attain goals; and
•• if possible, demonstrated commitment.
Applications should include:
•• applicant’s name, address, telephone number and email
address where applicable;
•• personal situation and aims;
•• details on how this grant can assist you;
•• contact details of two referees; and
•• copies of references or other supporting information such
as school, TAFE or university results.
Applications close on 13 October 2008.Further information
and assistance please contact Ms Gina Brosnan on
3378 9645 or brosnang@brigidine.qld.edu.au
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Vacancy
pswich Legacy operates Legacy Court, a private rental
accommodation facility of 18 units at Booval, for the
benefit of Legacy widows.
Vacancies currently exist and are available to any widow
enrolled with Legacy.
Details are:
••Address: 2 Eileen Street, Booval, IIpswich. ••Rent: $65.00 per (calendar) week. An additional $5
per week for a carport (if available).
••Bond: $500 on entry (non refundable).
••Outgoings: Power, telephone and all other outgoings
are the tenants’ responsibility.
••Furnishings: Washing machine, refrigerator and curtains.
These units are ideally located and close to all amenities
including: doctors, dentists, shopping centre, transport
(both buses and trains) and restaurants. Inquiries should be directed to:
Ipswich Legacy on (07) 3281 9419 or
email iplegacy@bigpond.net.au
Notice is hereby given that the
Inaugural Annual
General Meeting
of the Brisbane
Legacy Laurel Club
will be held at Legacy House, 41 Merivale
Street, South Brisbane
on Tuesday, 4 November 2008
commencing at 10:00am
Business
• To adopt the ‘Rules of the Brisbane Legacy Laurel
Club’.
• To elect Office Bearers for the Brisbane Legacy
Laurel Club for 2009.
• To transact any other business on matters of substance
concerning the conduct and operation of the Club.
Rules of the Brisbane Legacy Laurel Club
The proposed Rules of the Brisbane Legacy Laurel Club
are on display on the Club Notice Board. Alternatively,
members may request that a copy of the Rules be
forwarded to them by contacting Sue at Brisbane Legacy
on 3846 4299.
Nomination of Officers Bearers for 2009
The election of Office Bearers for 2009 shall take place at
the Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, nominations
are called for the positions of President, Secretary and
Committee Member (3).
Nominations are to be in writing and are to reach the
Secretary not later than 4:30pm Friday, 31 October
2008.
A list of nominations received will be displayed on the
notice board in the Laurel Club at Legacy House or may
be obtained by contacting Sue at Brisbane Legacy on
3846 4299.
General Business
Any member intending to bring forward any specific
proposal or motion shall give notice of the same to the
Secretary no later than 31 October 2008.
Voting
To be eligible to vote, a member must be a member of
the Brisbane Legacy Laurel Club.
Elizabeth Cowell
Secretary
August 2008
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Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
Aveo Albany Creek Care Group
Aveo Albany Creek Retirement
Village
Yellow Dining Room
61 Explorer Drive
ALBANY CREEK
1st Friday of the month - 2pm
Fran McNamara 3264 8131
Tino Axon 3325 3008
Joy Dunn 3325 2351
Aveo Durack Care Group
Aveo Durack Retirement Village
Recreation Hall
356 Blunder Road
DURACK
1st Wednesday of the month
10am
Mona Clarke 3278 8772
Gwen Smart 3879 8575
Beaudesert Care Group
Beaudesert RSL
23-25 William Street
BEAUDESERT
4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am
Ivy Reid 5541 0652
Beenleigh Laurel Club
Beenleigh RSL
13 Bardyn Halliday Drive
MT WARREN PARK
3rd Monday of the month - 9.30am
Dorothy Sime 3805 1943
Bill Winter 3803 5654
Bribie Island Care Group
Bribie Island RSL & Citizens
Memorial Club Inc
Toorbul Street
BONGAREE
4th Tuesday of the month - 9.30am
Bill Ramsay 3408 3206
Brisbane Laurel Club
Legacy House
41 Merivale Street
SOUTH BRISBANE
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm
Jean Hine 3396 2404
Brisbane Legacy 3846 4299
Caboolture Care Group
Caboolture & District Services
Memorial Club Inc
Cnr Beerburrum Rd & Hasking St
CABOOLTURE
Last Friday of the month - 11.30am
Noel Gottwaltz 5498 9109
Caboolture Laurel Club
Memorial Bowls Club
War Veterans Home
King Street
CABOOLTURE
3rd Wednesday of the month
(excluding December and January)
9.30am
Noel Gottwaltz 5498 9109
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Caloundra Laurel Club
1st Monday of the month - 9am
Jean Howard 5492 6623
Bill Bunter 5492 7676
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Cazna Gardens Care Group
Cazna Gardens RSL Home
Under Nursing Home
465 Hellawell Road
SUNNYBANK HILLS
1st Monday of the month - 1.30pm
Cynthia Coupe 3273 8118
Chinchilla Laurel Club Hoy
Group
RSL Memorial Hall
61 Heeney Street
CHINCHILLA
1st Tuesday of the month - 9.30am
Ray Kriedemann 4662 7839
Coolum Care Group
Coolum Bowls Club
2nd Tuesday of the month 11.30am
Renalda Gorrie 5448 1424
Ian Wright 5446 4031
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Cooroy/Pomona Laurel Club
Cooroy RSL
Maple Street
COOROY
4th Monday of the month - 10.30am
Anne Lee 5447 6679
Elsie McKinley 5485 2707
Eastern Suburbs Care Group
Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club
Langlands Park
Main Avenue
COORPAROO
Last Friday of the month
(Courtesy bus available if you are
an Easts Leagues Club Member,
phone the Club to organise)
10.30am
Joan Hope 3397 1844
Gympie Laurel Club
RSL Orchid Room
(unless outing organised)
Mary Street
GYMPIE
3rd Monday of the month (Except
December & January)
10.00am for morning tea
10.30am for meeting
Colleen Woodbury 5482 3518
Holland Park/Mt Gravatt Care
Group
Holland Park RSL
58 Arnold Sreet
HOLLAND PARK
3rd Thursday of the month - 10.30am
Beryl Floyd 3349 0203
Marj Nichol 3349 8047
Inverpine Care Group
Inverpine RSL Home
54 Ogg Road
MURRUMBA DOWNS
3rd Saturday of the month - 10am
Eileen Shorten 3482 2308
Kedron/Wavell Care Group
Kedron Wavell RSL
Hamilton Road
CHERMSIDE
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Lorna Pearson 3263 2151
Margaret Hough 3205 4021
Kilcoy Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) - 12 noon
Neil Eiby 5496 1457
Allan Ottway 5424 7194
Lana Younger Widows Group
Different venue each month
Last Saturday of the month 12 noon
Helen White 3351 1650
Gaythorne Care Group
Gaythorne RSL
534 Samford Road
MITCHELTON
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Peter Thatcher 3356 4250
Logan Central Care Group
Logan Tavern
Wembley Rd
LOGAN CENTRAL
1st Tuesday of the month - 10am
Myra Harris 3800 8441
Geebung Care Group
Geebung RSL
Newman Road
GEEBUNG
2nd Friday of the month - 11am
Denise Fridolf 3865 8006
Logan East Care Group
Springwood Bowls Club
14 Pauline Avenue
SPRINGWOOD
2nd Friday of the month - 10am
Del Parkes 3841 1092
Ed Heieck 3803 6240
Glasshouse Country Laurel Club
Beerwah RSL
Beerwah Parade
BEERWAH
4th Tuesday of the month - 10.30am
Mary Southern 5439 0009
Jim Meakins 5494 0472
Bob Houser 5492 9109
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Logan West Care Group
Greenbank RSL
Memorial Room
Anzac Parade
HILLCREST
Last Friday of the month - 10am
Nancy Guinane 3803 4128
Maroochydore Laurel Club
RSL House
Memorial Avenue
MAROOCHYDORE
4th Friday of the month - 9.30am
Barbara Curr-Parkes 5445 5925
Audrey Kregenbrink 5448 7571
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Moorooka Care Group
Moorooka Bowls Club
Koala Road
MOOROOKA
Last Thursday of the Month 11.30am
Mavis Dangerfield 3254 4887
Nev Francis 3848 7921
Morningside Care Group
Morningside RSL
Wynnum Road
MORNINGSIDE
Last Friday of the month - 10.15am
Joyce Turner 3399 5903
Mudjimba Laurel Club
Mudjimba RSL
Cottonwood Street
MUDJIMBA
1st Tuesday of the month - 9:30am
Patty-Ann Smith 5443 3268
Kerry Glover 5473 9095
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Jean Peterie 5446 3062
Nambour Care Group
Nambour RSL
Matthew Street
NAMBOUR
3rd Monday of the month
9.30am for 10am
Muriel Feeking 5453 8405
Val McMaster 5441 1223
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Noosa/Tewantin Laurel Club
Tewantin/Noosa RSL & Citizens
Memorial Club
Memorial Avenue
TEWANTIN
1st Monday of the month - 10.30am
Dulcie Ballard 5447 3120
Jean McKay 5449 8530
Arthur Goodall 5440 5414
Leo Brown 5447 4228
Pine Rivers Care Group
Norths Leagues & Services Club
Anzac Avenue
KALLANGUR
Last Friday of the month - 11am
Jo Shorrock 3846 4299
Redcliffe Laurel Club
RSL Club
Tobruk Lounge
Redcliffe Parade
REDCLIFFE
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am
Pearl Reberger 3284 1553
Ray Evans 3203 6650
Ralph Stewart 3883 3998
Young families
and youth news
Redlands Care Group
Redlands RSL
8 Passage Street
CLEVELAND
1st Friday of the month - 10am
Ray Clark 3286 5764
Ruth Minnis 3286 5643
Sunnybank Care Group
Sunnybank Hotel Family Bistro
Corner McCullough Street &
Mains Road
SUNNYBANK
3rd Friday of the month - 10am
Jo Myers 3345 6615
Roma Care Group
Roma Club Hotel/Motel
1st Tuesday of the month - 10am
Janet Menz 4622 3339
Betty Bates 4622 1151
Toowong Care Group
Toowong Sizzlers Restaurant
Sherwood Road
TOOWONG
Last Thursday of the month - 11am
Marj Affleck 3371 7665
Esther Elkins 3870 0095
Sandgate Care Group
Sandgate RSL
Keogh Street
SANDGATE
1st Friday of the month - 12 noon
Pearl Rashford 3269 3022
Ivy Bruce 3269 2358
Tony Ralph 3630 2475
Sherwood Care Group
Sherwood/Indooroopilly Services
Club
Corner Clewley & Browne Sts
CORINDA
Last Friday of the month - 12 noon
Edna Pardon 3379 7081
Clyde Winzar 3379 1075
South West Care Group
Blue Fin Fishing Club
24 Lilac Street
INALA
Last Friday of the month - 10am
Glad Rowan 3372 1054
Nancy Cadet 3372 4650
Stanthorpe Laurel Club
Stanthorpe RSL
Marsh Street
STANTHORPE
2nd Monday of the month - 10.30am
Lunch at RSL Dining room around
12 noon
Margaret Hooker 4684 1294
Olwyn Einam 4683 2305
Lorna Draisey 4681 2426
O
Victoria Point Care Group
Shark’s Sporting Club
Coulburn Avenue
VICTORIA POINT
2nd Monday of the month
(Courtesy bus available phone
Shark’s 3207 7865 before 12 noon
on Friday before Monday meeting)
10.30am
Malcolm McCallum 3206 4204
Jan Dodd 5540 7693
Warwick Laurel Club
RSL Services and Citizens
Memorial Club
Corner King & Albion Streets
WARWICK
4th Tuesday of the month for lunch
& meeting at 1.30pm (except
December) - 12 noon
PM tea & raffle
Ev Hounslow 4661 1947
Jean Newport 4666 3469
Joan Smith 4661 7550
Woodford Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) - 12 noon
Valmay Liddle 5496 1180
Wynnum Care Group
Wynnum RSL
174 Tingal Road
WYNNUM
2nd Friday of the month - 10am
Eileen Davidson 3396 1240
ur younger families are asked to note the following
activities in their dairies: the Young Families Weekend
at Cedar Glen, October 17th - 19th; and Youth Camp at
Mudjimba in January 2009.
This year the Young Families Weekend will again be held
at ‘Cedar Glen’, a working farm located on the scenic edge
of the Lamington National Park, just south of Beaudesert.
This location is popular with our younger families and our
hosts provide a wonderful experience for both the children
and their mothers. One of the real benefits of this weekend
is the opportunity for our younger widows to talk to each
other without the constant distraction of family who are
otherwise engaged in a range of supervised play activity
and farm experiences.
This is followed in the second week of January 2009 by the
Youth Camp. After the success of this camp earlier this year,
we are expecting to be joined by a number of children
and youth leaders from Melbourne Legacy. Based again
at the Apex Camp at Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast,
the camp will provide eight days of fun, fellowship and
challenging activities.
Brisbane Legacy
Holiday Units
B
risbane Legacy Holiday Units are available at Cotton
Tree, Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast), at a charge
of $100 per person, per week. Widows with school age
children have first preference, followed by Queensland
country widows, Brisbane metropolitan widows then
interstate widows.
Reservations can normally be made up to six months in
advance, except that widows with school age children
have until mid September to book for the Christmas
holiday period. Relatives and friends are welcome to
accompany you on your holiday.
For further information contact Sue at
Legacy House on 3846 4299.
CONTINUING OUR LEGACY OF CARE...
Please send me: Information on helping as a Legacy volunteer
Enclosed is my gift of $............. to the Legacy family
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Information on how to make a bequest to Legacy
My cheque is enclosed or
Visa
Please debit my Credit Card
Bankcard
Mastercard
Name on card:__________________________________________ Expiry Date: ______ /_____ Signature:__________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ P/C:__________________ Telephone:__________________________________________________
Please return this coupon to:
BRISBANE LEGACY – LEGACY HOUSE, 41 MERIVALE STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
TELEPHONE (07) 3846 4299 EMAIL: admin@legacybrisbane.org.au WEB: www.legacy.com.au
THANK YOU FOR SHARING OUR LEGACY OF CARE
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