COBBA NEWS EDITION 227 APRIL 2018

KATH ASHBY 5599 8109 (140) ANN SMITH 5599 8451 (277)

SOCIAL CLUB PRESIDENT MARY SAYER 5599 7075 (262)

SOCIAL CLUB NEWS

One month in and activities are now in full-swing. We have had a full cycle of

Community nights and are happy to report there has been an increase in the

number of members joining in. As we said earlier we are in a trial period right

now while we establish what will provide the best outcomes, most of the time,

for the greatest number of people.

The March minutes provided good insight into how the committee intends to work this year.

We want to keep all members informed about the important matters before us. On that note

a suggestion /request was made that to allow greater circulation of information members

have the option to receive minutes etc via email should they so wish. I will raise this with the

committee and if passed will establish that capability within the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Minutes will also be printed in a larger font for ease of reading on the notice board.

As noted in the minutes, Mary Learmont’s resignation from the Committee has been accept-

ed due to health issues. We wish her all the best in that regard. Mary Aitken will assume re-

sponsibility for pies or pizzas nights each month.

I would like to draw your attention to a request from Tom Hawkes regarding a way of sup-

porting those with Dementia and their carers. Please consider it carefully and accept the op-

portunity to join with others in this journey.

The new cushions in the hall have provided greater comfort for everyone. They certainly

create a crisp appearance.

A night of music, dance and dining at the German Club in Merrimac is being planned for

May 5th. Details are on the notice board. Those wanting to go will need to get on the

list ASAP as numbers are limited. Jean Hull is organising it if you have any further ques-

tions

In the coming months we hope to arrange a few extra activities and gatherings. The first is a

short ANZAC Day Commemorative service to mark the final year of the Centenary Celebra-

tions of ANZAC Day. This will be held in the hall at 11.00am on the day. All are welcome!

Regards Mary Sayer

DAYLIGHT SAVING GONE UNTIL 7th OCTOBER 2018.

A Request

In the February Issue of the Cobba News I floated the suggestion of a weekly gathering for

those in the Village who are living with serious memory loss or dementia (both sufferers or

carers). It would provide an opportunity for outside input if we wanted it; a simple and safe

social time for us all; a chance to share tips and questions - generally a way of affirming us all

in a solidarity of support. It’s a difficult topic for some. But it is becoming so common that

the more we seek mutual support activities the less isolated we are. Please contact me on

0407 298 232 or House 93. Take the chance! Tom Hawkes

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY

MYRNA HUGHES. House 150

Myrna celebrated with family and friends.

80 is a great age to celebrate which ever way you like.

She’s a very keen bridge player.

We have Myrna to thank for the Trivia nights held on 1st Wednesday of

the month, she makes the nights a lot of fun. Myrna is a lady who keeps

herself very busy both inside and outside the village. She’s been enjoying

the village for 20 years, and will continue for more happy year to come.

GARDENING WITH ROSS

Now it is April. Twelve weeks to the shortest day of the year. Why is that im-portant? The ground starts to cool down, ready to sow, carrot, beetroot, parsnip,

runner beans seeds. Now is the best time to plant cabbage, cauliflower, runner beans (blue lake) strawberry runners. Plus POTATOES should be planted this month. Look for flower seedlings that will grow in your hanging baskets. Do not forget to use blood and bone with potash. Happy gardening Ross

A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper

part of his body. It fitted under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first

day of term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the

toughest students in school. Walking confidently into a rowdy classroom, he

opened the window as wide as possible and then busied himself with desk work.

When a strong breeze made his tie flap, he took the desk stapler and stapled the

tie to his chest. He had no more trouble with discipline that term.

I very quietly confided to my very best friend that I was having an affair. She

turned to me and asked, “Are you having it catered for? And that my friend,

is the sad definition of “OLD”.

BOOK NOOK

Continuing with our Australian novels theme, I would like to introduce you

to two more Australian authors, if you have not already discovered them.

Judy Nunn and Di Morrissey both deal with issues in Australian history and society. You

may remember Judy Nunn as an actress in Sons and Daughters and Home and Away. She

initially wrote about show business but has moved onto bigger issues, dealing with the

Snowy Mountains Scheme and its immigrant workers in Heritage and British atomic tests

in Maralinga. Her latest book, Sanctuary, deals with 9 refugees from various countries who

arrive unnoticed on an island off Western Australia.

Di Morrissey has based her books in the desert in Kimberley Sun, Vietnam after the war in

Monsoon and the sugar fields of Bundaberg in Elianne, to name a few. Her latest book is

The Red Coast, about mining threats in the Kimberley's.

Both authors make serious subjects very interesting and absorbing reads in a fiction for-

mat. Check out these, and other titles they have written, in the Library.

Georgy from house 40 is pleased to announce the launch of her book

‘Murder At Civatika’ and will be in the library on the 12th April to sign copies of

her new book between 10am and midday and would love to meet you. The story is

about a murder in a futuristic city. Detective Morris who likes to catch killers the old

fashion way, is bought in the catch the killer. To do so he must deal with a modern

computer and some extremely uncooperative, sinister robots, making his job in a city

where everything is watched and recorded almost impossible. Ebooks and paperbacks

are now available. At www.murderatcivatika.com.au

I talk to myself because there are times when I need expert advice.

I consider “On Trend” to be the clothes that still fit.

I don't need anger management. I need people to stop giving me advice

My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance for idiots that needs work.

The biggest lie I tell myself is, "I don't need to write that down. I'll remember it."

I have days when my life is just a tent away from a circus.

These days, "on time" is when I get there.

Even duct tape can't fix stupid - but it sure does muffle the sound.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes,

then come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller?

Lately, I've noticed people my age are so much older than I.

"Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering why I'm there.

When I was a child, I thought nap time was punishment.

Now it feels like a mini vacation.

Some days I have no idea what I'm doing out of bed.

I thought growing old would take longer.

Aging sure has slowed me down, but it hasn't shut me up.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

Sadly we bring news of the passing of

PAT FITZSIMMONS house 213.

Who passed away on the 25th February 2018 in the Tweed Hospital.

She suffered stroke and a heart attack. Pat had been in the village 19 years.

Pat very rarely missed attending functions in the hall.

We pass on our condolences to her family

With deep sadness in our hearts we report the passing of

NORMAN CHAPMAN house 111. He passed

away on 8th March 2018 in the Tweed Hospital,

Norman’s health had not been good for sometime. He was wonderful man, always ready

with his quick wit in any situation. He loved his golf, and Canasta and didn’t miss many

functions in the hall. His family was a very important part of his life, he loved them all.

He had only been in the village for four years. Being married a second time and both hav-

ing children, Norm had 6 and Joy 3, who were all at his funeral. Showing the love and re-

spect they had for Norman. They were all very close to Norman who loved them all and

their families. He was lovely man and will be sadly missed by so many.

Joy would like to thank everyone who sent their condolences in so many different ways.

He will be remembered by all who knew him.

It’s with deep sadness we bring the news of the passing of

KEVIN WILSON house 296.

He passed away suddenly on 16th March 2018 in New Zealand.

He had only been in the village 5 years.

He was a happy man and there was always a smile for everyone.

He enjoyed playing indoor bowls on Mondays.

Sadly we report the passing of

SONYA BIESER house 117

She passed away suddenly at home on 24th March 2018. She

was a quiet lady and always gave a wave as she passed in the car.

She had been in the village 5 years with her husband Hermann.

Our condolences to her family

WATER AEROBICS. Well, it is near ly the end of the first three months and

the weather is not being kind to us. We are sticking in there and enjoying the water

and all praying the weather will turn around again soon. If you feel like

joining us, we are in the pool from Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 8.00 am.

Jeanette

CANASTA. This newsletter star ts on a sad note. Our thoughts are with Joy

Chapman as she mourns the loss of her husband, Norm. They were with our group

for a short time prior to Norm becoming ill. Rest in peace, Norm. These sentiments

come from us all. Players are still coming to canasta for a trial run. We alternate between 12

and 18 regulars, depending on who is away or ill. A warm welcome greets all those who want

to have a game. Feel free to come to the Hall on Wednesday afternoons starting at 12.45 pm

when we set up the tables and draw for partners. Judy

LIBRARY. Our library is really filling up. If you haven’t been down for a while,

pop in and see how we have grown. You should find new books by your favourite au-

thors in the fiction, crime and non-fiction sections, and new DVDs as well. Look out, also, for

the larger coffee table non-fiction books above the magazines. The jigsaw collection has grown

too, so there will be lots of puzzles you haven’t tried yet. Borrow whenever you like and return

books and other items to the white trolley. Happy reading. Ann

LADIES GROUP with COBAKI TRIPPERS. We had an enjoyable day on our

last trip: a cruise from Hope Island along the Coomera River, a drive around Hope Is-

land and Sanctuary Cove before driving past the Commonwealth Games Village on

our way to lunch at the RSL Club Southport. A surprise in the afternoon was a quick stop at

the Burleigh Brewery where some of us had a quick tour through the brewery and some tasting

of the brews. There will be no trips in April but we are doing a cruise on 9th May to Mount

Warning. Details are on the noticeboard. Don’t sit at home. Come and join us on Wednesdays

at 10 am. We do lunch on the fir st Wednesday of the month and maybe we will be doing

something during NSW Seniors week. Come along and find out!

Jean

LEADERS OF THE ACTIVITIES

Hall Bookings MARY LEARMONT 55997750

Canasta— JUDY CATON 55999272 Library ANN SMITH 5599845

Craft– JILL FARRAR 55999434 Water Aerobics JEANETTE JORDON 0104851217 Theatre TRISH McKINLEY 5599 9571 Indoor Bowls DENISE MORTON 55998956

Computer CAROL CANNON 55998782 Ladies Group JEAN CARTER 5999273

Trivia MYRNA HUGHES 55997061 Social Golf LEE VON HOLDT 55998575

Gardening ROSS DAVIS 559997576 Keeping Fit ELIZABETH RYAN 55998625

Lawn Bowls JIM MORTON 55998956 Snooker ALLAN SCHWAB 55999731

CRAFT. All our ladies are very busy. We have made several macramé hangers

so far. If you are interested in making a macramé hanger, please come along and join

our group. We are about to learn how to make a shopping bag out of hessian. One of

out ladies is going to show us how it is done. Craft is held every Thursday in the Hall

from 1.00 to 3.00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Jill

INDOOR BOWLS. Unfor tunately, it is with sadness this month that we have

to say goodbye to two of our good friends, Norm Chapman and Kevin Wilson.

condolences from us all to their families. Both will be sadly missed. On a lighter

note, things are going well with big numbers turning up each week for a fun morn-

ing. Thanks once again to Thora and Pam for providing us with tasty morning teas. It is hard

to get back to bowling after tea breaks! All well fed! Great to see everyone having a good

time. Thanks, also, to the people who set up prior to bowls and help put things away after-

wards, a necessary and not always easy job. Much appreciated. Denise

COBAKI SNOOKER CLUB. A very successful members and couples night

was held on 22nd February with 41 attendees in a crowded snooker room. We had

11 raffle winners during the night. So successful are they, our next members and

couples night will be held in the Hall on the last Thursday of each month from

February to November from 5.00 to 8.00 pm. Our members barbeque was held on 14th

March with 27 attendees, with the whiskey won by Geoff Gosper who cheerfully donated

the contents to all the whiskey lovers on the night. Graham Hardwick won the 6 pack of

beer. Upcoming events are:

Members and couples night on 29th March from 5.00 pm, family lunch on 8th April from 12

noon, family Chinese lunch on 9th May at 12 noon with bus supplied and members barbeque

on 13th June from 4.00 pm. Remember, everyone that the snooker room is open 364 days a

year. Prospective new members, please contact me on 5599 9731.

COBAKI COBBA’S SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS CLUB. All members would

have received an envelope containing copies of guidelines, committee information

and a list of venues the club will be visiting this year. Our next day trip is to

Nimbin Bowls Club on Sunday, April 15th. The list is on the noticeboard and

it is great to see so many names on it already. Nimbin is always a good place to go! Break-

fast to start the morning when we get there, followed by bowling (or a trip around town)

then a roast lunch. We depart the Village at 7.30 am but would like to see everyone waiting

for the coach by 7.15 am. Our following bowls day will be to Cabarita Bowls Club on Sun-

day, May 20th. Please watch the noticeboard for more details. News for the October 3

day trip! Dates: Friday, October 12th to Sunday October 14th. Destination: Stanthorpe for 2

nights accommodation, visiting Tenterfield and returning home via Beaudesert. Itineraries

have been handed out to members and those who have shown interest. If anyone else is in-

terested, please contact Denise on 5599 8956 or Mob. 0409060758, or House 171 in 5th Ave.

Catch up soon. Jim

COMPUTER CLUB. Our next meeting will be Friday 27th April at 10.00 am in

the Library (mark your diary) to chat on the latest ‘techy’ subjects. We also cover any

other ‘non-techy’ subjects that sound interesting. Being a self-help group, we also try

to help if you have any questions. Our usual meeting date is on the last Friday of the month.

You are very welcome to join us in the Library at 10.30 am for our lively discussions.

Carol

EXERCISE. We are still keeping on with a very small group so there is lots of

room for more to come and give it a try. It is not a vigorous workout, just the right

movements for keeping joints flexible. During the first week of May there will be no

classes due to the absence of the leader, but normally we exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays

and Fridays from 7.00 to 7.30 am in the Hall. Elizabeth

TRIVIA. A couple of teams were away in February but all that made it had an

enjoyable couple of hours. Team Emus were very happy with their win and the lucky

door prize was won by Ann. She is still here so it looks like her $5 Scratchie didn’t

win her a million. Why not come and join us for a light-hearted brain workout.

No geniuses allowed! Our next session is on Wednesday April 4th at 6.30 pm in the Hall.

Always on the first Wednesday of the month. Myrna

SOCIAL GOLF. March golf was played under very trying conditions at Chin-

derah , 14 players contested a stroke ambrose, 2x 4 person teams and 2x 3 person

teams, Runner up was Don Carrick, Garry Parker and Marty Whitehead with a net

score 51.84.Winners were Wendy Edwards, Bede McElligott, Cliff Boyd and John As-

quith with a fine score of 49.87. We had 19 for the evening meal and presentation with special

thanks to Sandra Parker and her helpers. Fines master Cliff softened us up with a couple of

jokes before the fines were levied. Next game will be a stableford event on the 18th April at

Chinderah Golf course .

Anybody wanting to join our Golf Club please contact me on 0411821703. Garry

CHAT AFTERNOON. Monday afternoons at 2.00pm, if you would like to

join in these afternoons you are very welcome. Don’t be alone, go along to the hall

and enjoy a chat and meet new people.

A professor asked a student to remain for a few moments after class. Holding out the young

man’s assignment, the professor said, “ Did you write this poem all by yourself?”

The student said, “Every word of it.” the professor said, “Well, then, I’m glad to meet you, Mr

Poe. I thought you were long dead,”

We apologise for not getting this paper out before Easter, but we ran into a few problems

that caused the delay.

MANAGEMENT MESSAGE.

SPEEDING. This is still a real problem. Most roads are used like a race track. SLOW

DOWN. Everyone knows the speed limit 15mkh, that is set to stop accidents.

Have consideration for others when parking in the streets, make sure there is room for the bus

and other cars to get through.

Cobba News is written by residents for residents.

To all who have had a birthday or a special occasion we wish you all the very best.

To all sick folk, our thoughts are with you.

We do hope that you are recovering.

Kath Ashby 5599 8109 and Ann Smith 5599 8451

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