The Codex Gigas is the largest existing medieval manuscript in the world. It can be found in Washington State University, and was donated by collector Robert Shields (1918 – 2007). The Codex is 92cm (36in) tall by 51cm (20in) wide, 23cm (9in) thick and weighs approximately 75kg; 160 donkey hides were required to make its […]
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In the shed we are continuing with more of the same, restoring garden benches, making mud kitchens and RSL badge boxes, plus we are making a perspex cover for the Bounty model ship we are raffling. Tickets can be purchased from the shed for $5 each. The raffle will be drawn on December 16, and […]
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It’s been brilliant to see our local seniors come together over the past few weeks, with the Premier and our local Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk hosting two hugely successful Seniors’ Morning Teas for our community. With information about scam prevention, My Aged Care and the many services available to local seniors, these events are […]
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It has been a fantastic year for our members. Special thanks to the management committee and their team of volunteers. This month a group from our Branch will be attending the Centenary Theatre Group Matinee of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. Our AGM was held on September 28 where we welcomed our new Committee. November 9 […]
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Hip, hip, hooray for Derek Clark, the August sensation of the Heritage Bank Slideshow Award! Congrats, Derek, your moody masterpiece has us all in awe. Derek’s winning snap was a product of his daily commute mojo. He’d cruise along the Beaudesert Road Highway 90, right by Wyaralong Dam. Then, one fine day, the mist in […]
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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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