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Forest Lake & Districts Sub-Branch 

By The Lake News / January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake & Districts Sub-Branch 

President’s Dinner 2023 The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch held the President’s Dinner at The Everyman’s Hut, Wacol, on December 2. The event also celebrated the Club’s 25th Anniversary. More than 100 members and guests were in attendance.  The evening commenced at 5:30pm in the grounds of Nasho’s Place, Wacol, the precinct housing the Club’s Headquarters. Guests enjoyed informal […]

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National Seniors Forest Lake Branch

By The Lake News / January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on National Seniors Forest Lake Branch

Happy New Year to one and all, and don’t forget to come and join us for more fun times in 2024, with our monthly meetings commencing on Thursday February 8. Our calendar for February to July has been finalised and there are really fabulous events, day trips, away trips and more ready and waiting for […]

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Forest Lake Photography Club

By The Lake News / January 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Photography Club

A round of applause for Stan Chrenkoff, the October maestro who waltzed away with the Heritage Bank Slideshow Award! Stan’s enchanting photo of a flower has us all revelling in the beauty of petals and pixels. In the grand tradition of the Forest Lake Photography Club, every month is a visual feast as members submit […]

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Rotary Club of Forest Lake

By The Lake News / January 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Rotary Club of Forest Lake

Once again the Rotary Club of Forest Lake was part of the Forest Lake Community Carols at the Forest lake Primary School Oval, sponsored by Forest Lake Heritage Bank and organised by the Forest Lake Community Events Association.  This is one of our club’s community fundraisers to help us provide assistance in our local community.  […]

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Community Life Uniting Church – Blessing Day and Gift wrapping

By The Lake News / January 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Community Life Uniting Church – Blessing Day and Gift wrapping

Community Life Uniting Church has been working hard to take care of Forest Lake and the surrounding community year-round, and most recently with their annual Blessing Day 2023 and gift wrapping station at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre. Blessing day truly embraces the spirit of giving, and that families can spend quality time with each […]

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A Tribute to Captain Frank St. Michael Gifford Fidoe: An Enduring Legacy of Valour and Generosity

By The Lake News / December 25, 2023 / Comments Off on A Tribute to Captain Frank St. Michael Gifford Fidoe: An Enduring Legacy of Valour and Generosity

Forest Lake’s Scheurer family recently bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Captain Frank St. Michael Gifford Fidoe, a long-term resident of Forest Lake who departed from us at the Wesley Mission Aged Care Facility on November 28, 2023 (aged 95). Frank was born in Ilford, England on November 18, 1928. His journey began in the […]

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CENTENARY EVENING VIEW CLUB

By The Lake News / December 21, 2023 / Comments Off on CENTENARY EVENING VIEW CLUB

The Centenary Evening VIEW Club has enjoyed a successful 2023 year.  From fashion parades, coffee meet-ups and lunch outings, Melbourne Cup party, parks, gardens and riverside walks, the ladies of View Club have endeavoured to carry out the VIEW pledge – to promote the interests of VIEW, to extend friendship to all, and to help […]

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Rotary Club of Forest Lake

By The Lake News / December 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Rotary Club of Forest Lake

The Rotary Club of Forest Lake has partnered with the Rotary Club of Sumner Park in assisting Arya Patel, a year 11 student at Forest Lake State High School to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) at the Australian National University in January 2024.  Arya is looking forward to receiving information on options for […]

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Forest Lake Photography Club

By The Lake News / December 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Photography Club

Three cheers for the dynamic duo, Derek Clark and Lorraine Burdeu, the September tag-team champions of the Heritage Bank Slideshow Award!  Congratulations, Lorraine, for your captivating photo of folded paper, and Derek, for your awe-inspiring sunset masterpiece.  You’ve got the club buzzing with artistic energy! Lorraine’s lens took a stroll through the fascinating world of […]

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National Seniors Forest Lake

By The Lake News / December 20, 2023 / Comments Off on National Seniors Forest Lake

We had our final meeting for 2023 in November and were so very fortunate to have Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Richards as our guest speaker.   His presentation was based on Remembrance Day (from Gallipoli to Afghanistan) and he shared his 35 years military career details with our members.   We thanked him and his wife Patricia for […]

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