Community
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…
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….
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…
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…
Inala Christian Playgroup is celebrating their second year of running a bright and successful playgroup for guardians and children of Inala and surrounds. Inala Christian Playgroup was started by former school teacher Rachel Cooke, with the support of the Inala Christian Reformation Church. Rachel said the group was created to be a place of support…
Kids in Forest Lake and surrounds can have a personalised letter posted to them by Santa Claus this Christmas by sending their details to his local team of helpers. The elves at Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Forest Lake are working very hard to help Santa with collecting and mailing letters to well-behaved children in the…
Forest Lake locals have been graced by the arrival of fairies in the suburb, who are providing friendship and encouragement to their new human friends via the letters left in their tree. 3-year-old Remi Lu oversaw the construction of an enchanted tree, which allows those who find it to speak directly with the resident fairies….
The Pallara parkrun celebrated its fifth anniversary in July, and with a growing suburb, needs volunteers to help out its weekly events now more than ever. The five kilometre circuit runs through Pallara Park on the corner of Gooderham and Brookbent Road, and is open to the public every Saturday at 7 am. The Pallara…
Forest Lake State High School’s Digital Technologies Head of Department, MJ Raatz, was awarded the 2023 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award in Canberra last month. Held in Parliament House and supported by education inequality-fighting Schools Plus, the award. “The night was full of fun and emotion, and highlighted the important role teachers play in students’ lives…
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…