Do you like Trivia?
Come to Belmont Services Bowls Club on Saturday 28 May 2022, this is the first Trivia Night for 2022.
Come along to enjoy a fun relaxing night of questions and games. All proceeds go towards various local community organisations.
Category: Quota Carindale News
Craft and Gift Fair 2022
We are very please that tis year the Craft and Gift Fair is scheduled to go ahead in October.
After a couple of COVID Affected years we are finally back on track to have a bigger and better fair than ever…
To find out more information and the latest news… see our Craft Fair Page…
Supporting local schools with Sound Field Amplification Systems
Quota Carindale are very pleased to announce that during 2021, Carina State School and Vienna Woods State School were the recipients of a Sound Field Amplification System.
These systems are used to assist the student who are hard of hearing.
Build a Bear Day
In January 2020 (before COVID-19), we held a party for foster children at Build a Bear (Carindale Westfield).
We had 10 kids come along who thoroughly enjoyed the process of making their own teddy bear. After making the bear the children dress them ready to take home. It is wonderful to see the children enjoying this day out.
Help make cards for charities
About this time last year we were spending a fun morning making 70 cards with one of the Paper Angels, Zena Kennedy for Nth Qld Rural Family services.
Zena is the recipient of our Inaugural Woman of the Year award. She is always holding card making sessions to stock up on her various charities that she is involved in. Zena is always in need of many hands to help her make these lovely cards, so if you would like to have a creative morning or afternoon she can be contacted by emailing herzenakennedy@lizzy.com.au.
No experience in card making is required as she will lead you step by step. Just ask our President Liane, she had never created a single card and it wasn’t long before she was pushing them out.
Delivery of goods to Aged Care Facility at Nth Stradbroke
On Tuesday, Janette and Lyn, on behalf of Quota Carindale, boarded the 7:00 am Big Red Cat heading for North Stradbroke Island. Here we were to deliver donated aged care goods and a special chair to the Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged and Frail Hostel at Dunwich.
As the big Red Cat arrived way in advance of the appointment time for the drop off of the donated goods, breakfast at Point Lookout was on the agenda. Arriving at Point Lookout it was seen that the ocean wasn’t happy. Rough seas were breaking across the rocks and the surf beach was far from tempting for a quick dip. Heading for the Café, a seat with a great view allowed for a most enjoyable breakfast. After breakfast it was back to Dunwich to deliver the goods to Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa.
On arrival, Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa exudes a calmness and peace. On entering the building with the donated goodies, a staff member sought out the Care Manager who welcomed Janette and Lyn. She greatly appreciated the donation of the aged care goods and was very grateful to receive the chair. This chair is one that is used at the dinner table and doesn’t move as the person sits in it even though it is on wheels. Once seated, the occupant can move it by walking their feet towards the table until the ideal position is reached. To get up from the table, the occupant walks the chair backwards until well clear of the table and then pushes down on the arms of the chair to lift themselves out of it – a very, very useful chair.
After farewelling the Care Manager, the next port of call was North Stradbroke Island State School. Quota Carindale had previously supported this school’s chaplaincy service and as the school was in the process of appointing a new chaplain, Quota Carindale contact details were left with the school administration with a request that once appointed the chaplain contact Quota Carindale.
Once the business with the school was completed, it was time for a little R & R before boarding the Big Red Cat for the return journey. Brown Lake was the chosen venue. A beautiful spot to relax and absorb the peace emanating from the Lake and its surrounds. A picture is worth more than words and here is a photo of Brown Lake, such a tranquil place to relax.
Trivia night winners
Some of the winners of the raffle prizes at the last Trivia Night.
Thank you to all the supporters of this function to raise funds for The Sycamore School at Alexander Hills.
Our Guests at Change Over
At the Change over function we welcomed the Chaplains from Dunwich State School, Whites Hill State College and Carina State School.
SU Qld chaplains, or ‘chappies’, provide spiritual and emotional support to school communities. Helping students find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness, to drug abuse, depression and anxiety. The ‘Chappies’ provide a listening ear and a caring presence for children and young people in crisis, and those who just need a friend. Support is also provided to staff and parents in school communities.
Steve Minnikin MP also attended our gathering as he does each year and it was wonderful to hear how he feels about our work and it makes us feel very proud of what we do, thank you for your support over the years Steve.
Inaugural Woman of the Year
We have over the years seen other organisations and also other Quota Clubs present an award for community service. This year we have decided to have our first Woman of the Year Award. Each year we will be selecting a member of the community for their outstanding services to the community.
This year our inaugural year we have chosen to give this award to Zena Kennedy. Over the past few years Zena has given her time to Quota at their yearly Craft and Gift Fairs. She volunteers her time teaching cards for Bluecare and at Ronald McDonald House in Herston. She organises charity events to raise funds for many charities. Her cards have been packed and sent over Queensland and as far as Myanmar in Burma. A lady that loves what she does and is always ready to help.
Janette presented Zena with the award, along with a bottle of bubbly and a bunch of roses. Thank you for your support over the years and for all you do for others.
