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NATIONAL SENIORS FOREST LAKE BRANCH

By The Lake News / December 2, 2023 / Comments Off on NATIONAL SENIORS FOREST LAKE BRANCH

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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Forest Lake Photography Club

By The Lake News / December 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Photography Club

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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PROBUS UPDATE

By The Lake News / December 2, 2023 / Comments Off on PROBUS UPDATE

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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Rotary Club of Forest Lake

By The Lake News / December 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Rotary Club of Forest Lake

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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Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch 

By The Lake News / December 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch 

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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Centenary Evening VIEW Club 

By The Lake News / December 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Centenary Evening VIEW Club 

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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Seasons Ambassador connects with residents

By The Lake News / November 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Seasons Ambassador connects with residents

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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What is a village?

By The Lake News / October 1, 2023 / Comments Off on What is a village?

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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FLAIR Writing Club

By The Lake News / September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on FLAIR Writing Club

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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Vietnam Veterans Day 

By The Lake News / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Vietnam Veterans Day 

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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