ISSUE 9: OCTOBER 201 8 BURNIE BRAE Newsletter

1 ISSUE 9: OCTOBER 2018. BURNIE BRAE. 60 Kuran Street Chermside P 07 3624 2121. Newsletter DIARY DATES. A great afternoon at the Cent Auction SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS. Our recent Cent Auction and Fashion Parade proved once again to be a very successful fundraising event and enjoyable afternoon for the many who attended. OCTOBER The Fashion Parade by Black Pepper at Strathpine 9 .. FERRYMAN CRUISE was very popular with 10.. CERAMIC PLATE PAINTING Estelle Brown, Kathy Price, Julie Linwood, Bernadette 12.. TEST & TAG. Kinnane and Ely Parnell 16.. ELIZABETH THEATRE doing a great job of 17.. BODY SHAPE WORKSHOP modelling the clothes with 18.. TOUR OF IPSWICH. excellent commentary by stylist, Esma Versace.

2 22.. HEALTHY HEARTS. 24.. CPR PRESENTATION Special thanks to volunteers, Robyn Clauscen and Trish Donaldson 28.. OUTBACK SPECTACULAR who were a huge help and support, and Ros Quek who assisted with the daunting task of wrapping the prizes and succeeding in putting together a very impressive display. We also could not have managed without the members who donated prizes and the volunteers who NOVEMBER assisted with food preparation and the set up and clean up of the 7 .. CHUNG TIAN TEMPLE auditorium. As usual, Lee Ryan, our Event Co-ordinator did a fantastic job in 8 .. MT. TAMOURINE VINEYARD. organising and overseeing the event and Neville Mew in calling the 13.. QIMR BERGHOFER winning tickets. 19.

3 LET'S TALK DIABETES See photos inside 20.. PERSONALISED SHOPPING. 21. MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS BURNIE Brae AGM 2018. 29.. AQUADUCK CRUISE Chairman Neville Mew welcomed attendees to the Annual General Meeting of BURNIE Brae Limited on Wednesday 26th September. CEO Kevin Rouse discussed various matters of interest and updated the group on our current provision of service and new initiatives and changes in the future. The Chairman thanked all Directors, Management and Staff for their continued support of the organisation. The meeting was followed by morning tea for all attendees. Find One very special element of the AGM is the announcement of the us! BURNIE Brae Life Member for the year. We are pleased to announce Lynne Nielsen as the 2018 Life Member.

4 Further details inside. Centre News Audiology at BURNIE Brae Welcome Jen As one of the range of allied health services available at BURNIE Brae, an Audiology Thursday The BURNIE Brae Team Welcome clinic is conducted on a fortnightly basis by Physiotherapist Jen Pietersz to the team at Audiologist, Paula Stanz. Healthy Connections PLUS! Paula has been practicing audiology for over 14 Jen obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the years. Working as both a clinical audiologist and an Australian Catholic University in 2015 and has a back audiology trainer for a leading international hearing ground in care for older people. aid manufacturer, has given Paula expertise in fitting hearing aids. She has worked with a wide range of clients with acute Paula is committed to client satisfaction and success and chronic conditions including continence, men's for her clients.

5 And women's health issues, musculoskeletal conditions, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to lead cardiorespiratory conditions, and clients with chronic my own audiology practice. It allows me to help pain. improve people's lives and to develop long-term relationships, which is what I enjoy the most . She is passionate about helping people achieve a high quality of life and their personal goals through manual therapy, dry needling, exercise, education, and self- management strategies. Jen sees clients of all ages and in all stages of life. She has recently been exploring the benefits of Pilates for health and wellbeing. Her interests outside physiotherapy and health include reading mystery novels, playing the cello, exercise and sleep therapy.

6 She also loves spending time with her family and friends, and travelling. book An Appointment Today On 3624 2187. Call 3878 8303 to book your appointment Travel Connections Turns 1. Travel Connections is having it's First Birthday Party' and you are invited! If you are dreaming of traveling, you will not want to miss our first birthday party. Come along to find out about travelling to destinations such as Africa, New Zealand, Across Australia and much more. There will be drinks, nibbles, prizes and great entertainment throughout the afternoon and Kristy & Nicole can not wait to celebrate with you. Date: Friday 2nd November, from 3-5pm in the BURNIE Brae Auditorium. Find out more details on the Travel Connections Facebook Page BURNIE BRAE Newsletter ISSUE 9: OCTOBER 2018.

7 Centre News Congratulations Lynne Get Online Week The BURNIE Brae Life Member for 2018 was Get Online Week'' this month announced at the Annual General Meeting. Get Online Week is a national We congratulate Lynne community campaign that Nielsen who is the worthy helps people to learn new recipient of this year's skills and start a journey honour. towards thriving in a digital world. Organisations across Australia are holding events to encourage communities to #Try1 Thing new online. Lynne has been a well-respected member of BURNIE Brae since April 2000 and during those years has generously helped our organisation Date: Tuesday 16th OCTOBER 2018. wherever she could at the grassroots level of Time: Centre volunteer roles and also as a member of Where: BURNIE Brae Auditorium FREE event including the BURNIE Brae Board.

8 Afternoon tea We thank Lynne for her voluntary support of Centre events , particularly her contribution to Bring your device and join in this fun and interactive fundraising through craft stalls, assistance with session catering for events and her consistent support of BURNIE Brae as a member of the Board over many book by 12th OCTOBER at BURNIE Brae Reception or years. Congratulations Lynne. Phone 3624 2121. Bridge to Brisbane event Three of our members took part in the annual Bridge to Brisbane event on Sunday 26th August. The Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane fun run is not only about celebrating all the best things that Brisbane has to offer but it is also a day to give back to the Queensland community.

9 The Courier-Mail Children's Fund provides financial support to charitable organisations throughout Queensland to help them meet the needs of children with special needs. Congratulations to L to R Steve Dyson, Damian Cameron and Craig Wuiske who all took part in the 5klm Course beginning at Captain Burke Park, over the Story Bridge, looping back through Kangaroo Point and then descending down to South Bank to cross the finish line. BURNIE BRAE Newsletter ISSUE 9: OCTOBER 2018. Centre News Full details at Reception or go BURNIE Brae Events - Coming soon to Let's Talk OCTOBER 12 Test & Tag Healthy Hearts Your chance to get your appliances checked OCTOBER 12. Wine & Cheese Presentation Travel Connections OCTOBER 17.

10 Body Shape Workshop Get all the tips from stylist Esma Versace Regular physical activity makes you less likely OCTOBER 22 Let's Talk Healthy Hearts presented by Healthy Connections staff to have a heart attack or develop heart disease. It also helps control other heart disease risk fac- OCTOBER 24. tors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight. In fact, physical activity CPR Presentation can help prevent and manage over 20 chronic including some cancers, type 2 diabetes and depression. November 15 Grand Pacific Bus presentation Travel Connections Let's Talk Diabetes Come and find out more November19 presented by Healthy Connections staff Let's Talk Healthy Hearts Monday 22nd OCTOBER book AT RECEPTION.