The Probus Club of Forest Lake’s speaker for September was Jackie, Education Officer from RACQ, who concentrated on the safety aspect of driving especially for seniors. She was plied with a plethora of questions from the floor which also included the safety of pedestrians. The monthly activity was a fascinating trip to the Garden City […]
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Each year, the Rotary Club of Forest Lake makes an annual donation to Rotary Foundation for Polio Plus for Rotary’s End Polio Now World Campaign. This month, I would like to copy an article from My Rotary about two Rotarians who circumnavigated the World in a Cessna 210 aircraft to raise funds for polio eradication. […]
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Remembrance Day 11 November In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, Club Members will be selling badges at the RSL Stands at Forest Lake and Richlands Shopping Centres.  Our sellers are always keen to meet local residents who are up for a chat or the opportunity to browse our sales inventory. The club will hold a Remembrance […]
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During our October dinner meeting, our guest speaker, Melissa Anderson, spoke to us about her grandfather’s service as a navy diver during World War 2. In addition to our monthly dinner meeting, we get together regularly for various activities such as morning coffees, lunches, outings, movies and concerts. We’d love you to join us! Our […]
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Australian Olympian and Seasons Living ambassador, Brendon Smith, continues to build warm relationships with residents of the eight Seasons communities. Seasons Living is a retirement village where people can age with independence, comfort, and grace to enhance the lives of senior Australians. Senior’s month events were recently celebrated at Seasons Living with the attendance of […]
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Family Focus by Mark Mackay This month our church (Forest Lake Baptist Church) is having a service at the Lake Stage on October 8 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary as a constituted Queensland Baptist Church. The Forest Lake community is also invited to join us at this event, and we hope to see you there. […]
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By Bob Butchard Do you ever feel as if the AI world is taking over your life, and your choices and options are already programmed? We are all influenced constantly by smart TVs, internet, and radio, bombarded from every direction until we acquiesce to this subliminal world that we are told is progress. Do you […]
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By Mal Lynch At dusk on August 18, the Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch commemorated Vietnam Veterans Day at the Chapel in the Wacol Precinct with prayers by Warren Mackenzie. Returned veterans of the club joined with the President and members, dignitaries and guests. Jimboomba & Districts Cadets mounted the guard. The Last Post was performed by bugler Greg […]
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By Steve Bruford The shed is going from strength to strength. Our AGM is this month and we are running a raffle of a medium size replica of the Bounty pictured below. Tickets are $5 each – available from the shed or contact Steve. We are still collecting cans and bottles to recycle along with […]
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What is a village? This month our church (Forest Lake Baptist Church) is having a service at the Lake Stage on October 8 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary as a constituted Queensland Baptist Church. As we’ve prepared and advertised the service, it has been a real joy to hear from people who have been blessed […]
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