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Babies, Books and Rhymes
Tuesdays, 2pm
Fridays, 9:30am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Children's Storytime
Thursdays, 9:30am

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CORINDA LIBRARY

Online Safety and security basics for seniors*
1-3pm, Thu 27 June
Feel safe and confident online by learning the basics of secure internet use.

Social media basics for seniors*
1-3pm, Fri 28 June
Learn about popular social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram during this interactive session.

9:00am BYOB (Bring your own baby book club)*
9-10am, Tues 2 July
BYOB book club is a baby - friendly book club for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining

Be Connected at the Library*
11-12pm, Wed 3 July
Get together with other locals taking part in Be Connected, a free Australian Government initiative helping you to develop digital skills and confidence to get the most out of going online.

Preparation for an Elegant Tea Party
2-3pm, Thu 4 July
Join the author of Tessa's Books of Elegance, Jacqui Preugschat, as she takes children through making beautiful teapot invitations, folding napkins into love hearts and making tea cup thank you cards with a real tea bag attached! Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.

First Friday craft group*
1:30-3pm, Fri 5 July
Drop into our First Friday craft group and bring your favourite craft to work on and share.

Dash Robots*
2-3pm, Fri 5 July
Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to control a robot. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Be Connected at the Library*
11am-12pm, Weds 10 July
Get together with other locals taking part in Be Connected, a free Australian Government initiative helping you to develop digital skills and confidence to get the most out of going online.

School Holidays: Poetry in all forms*
2-3pm, Wed 10 July
Learn how to construct your own poem and illustrate it with watercolours with author Megan Daley. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years.

NAIDOC Week Storytime*
2-3pm, Thu 11 July
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories in this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

Maker Space*
2-3pm, Fri 12 July
Come along and enjoy some wonderful holiday craft activities at the library. Ideal for children 5-12 years.

Second Saturday Book Club*
2-3pm, Sat 12 July
In July, read and discuss Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. New members are always welcome to join this friendly group.

Android skills one for seniors*
1-3pm, Thu 18 July
Learn how to use the basic features of an Android tablet. Explore apps, connect to Wi-Fi and search on the internet. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own Android tablet.

Ipad skills one for seniors*
1-3pm, Fri 19 Jul
Learn how to use the basic features of an iPad. Explore apps, connect to Wi-Fi and search on the internet. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own iPad.

Growing Orchids*
1-3pm, Sat 20 Jul
In this seminar, commercial orchid grower David Furness will discuss the origin and background of the Phalaenopsis orchid and share top tips for how to help these stunning plants to thrive.

Meet Lauren Elise Daniels*
10.30-11.30am, Tue 23 Jul
Join Lauren Elise Daniels as she shares her experiences in writing her novel and how stories serve as profound healers.

Smartphone skills for seniors*
1-3pm, Thu 25 Jul
Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone.

Tech time for seniors*
1-3pm, Fri 26 Jul
This informal session will introduce you to a range of emerging technologies and digital information. Play with robots, watch TED talks and discuss digital issues you are interested in.

eBay and Gumtree basics*
11-12.30pm, Wed 31 July
Learn about buying and selling goods safely online through eBay and Gumtree.

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ACTIVE AND HEALTHY

Aqua Yoga
1-2pm, Tuesdays
Call Nicola on 0406 574 454 for more info.
Dunlop Park Pool, Corinda

Fitness 4 Me
9:30-10:30am, Wednesdays
Call Aggie on 0433 463 578 for more info.
Nixon Park, Oxley

U-Jam Fitness
Combination of urban dance to hip hop music and fitness.
9:30-10:30am, Fridays
Call Lelani on 0405 569 094 for more info.
Nixon Park, Oxley

Fitness for Mums*
9:30-10:30am, Mondays
Call Nadia to book and for more info.
Sherwood Arboretum

Tai Chi
8-9am, Tuesdays
Call Kevin on 3376 1830 for more info. $5.
Sherwood Arboretum

GOLD

NIA Dance
A fun way to get moving.
1:30-2:30pm, Wednesdays
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Swiss Ball and Pilates*
9:30-10:30am, Mondays
Call Jen's Outdoor Gym on 0410 010 316 for more info and to book.
Chelmer Community Centre

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SHERWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays

Western Suburbs Clay Workers
10am, Wednesdays
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

Physiotherapy Classes
10:30-11:30am, every second Monday
Contact 3379 6963

Grumpy Old Men's Group
10am-12pm, Thursdays

Computer Lessons
Six one hour lessons for beginners to intermediate.
$30.00
Contact Leigh on 3379 5395

Computer Hardware
2-5pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Contact Gary 3278 5395

Clutter Group
2nd Wednesday of the month
Contact David on 0400 903 663

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Western Suburbs Anxiety and Depression Support Group
Mondays
Contact Roy on 0400 921 510

Social Group
10am-12pm, Mondays
$3 per session

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Graceville Social Soccer
Friday mornings from 6am to 7am

Graceville Memorial Oval
Players of all standards welcome for an easy going kick around (no hard tackles!).
Contact Paul if you would like more information: 0414 228 736

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Nature Babes
9:30am - 11:30am Wednesdays
0-5yrs Playgroup

Benarrawa CDA
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

English Classes
Advanced: 10am -11:30am Tuesdays
Beginner: 10am - 11:30am Thursday
Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Parenting Conversation Corners
1:30 - 2:30pm Thursdays
Indooroopilly Uniting Church

Ukulele Community Group
2pm - 4pm Sundays
Ph: Ian on 0439 715 144
Corinda State School

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Chelmer Speakers Group
Learn to speak in public and enjoy it
Sherwood AFL Club
41 Chelmer Street East, Chelmer

Sherwood Senior Citizens' Club
9am-12pm Every Thursday
Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Sherwood Rd and Thallon St, Sherwood
Morning tea at 9am followed by group meeting and activities
For more information ph: Margaret 0407 075 446

Rotary Club Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 3379 2002 for more details.

Chelmer and District Probus Club
9:45am, every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct, (opposite Sherwood Services Club)
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Kathy - 3379 7237 for more details

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Magpies AFL Club
Chelmer St E, Chelmer
3372 7525 for more details

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Oxley Creek Common Carers
Tuesdays 7-9am
Volunteer weeding group
Meet at the red shed
Sherwood Rd, Rocklea
Ph 0429 911 555

Gardening Club
10am every second Tuesday
Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Sherwood Arboretum Working Bee
8am - 10am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood

Graceville Community Garden
Sundays 7am
Benarrawa Community Centre
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Work is finished on the new $130,000 playground at Dunlop Park, Corinda, just in time for school holidays next week. 

The fence comes down on Monday for two weeks and then the new shade sails will be erected. Some temporary closures may be experienced during construction.

This year, $50,000 has been set aside for Stage 2, including: 

• learner bike circuit; and
• footpath to the playground from Oxley Rd.

For a more detailed view of the design, visit my website here.

Please join me for cake and cordial to celebrate the opening of the new playground from 11am-12pm, Saturday 10 August at Dunlop Park. The playground is looking great and I'm excited to see it used by the local community over coming weeks!

Sherwood Arboretum Winter Guided Walks

From 25 Aug - 23 Nov Council will run free guided walks of the Sherwood Arboretum on alternate Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30-10:30am. Walks will be hosted by trained volunteers from the Friends of Botanic Gardens and Sherwood Arboretum who have expert arboreal knowledge of the 1000 rare native trees. Tours will be free ($5 donation for morning tea), but bookings will be required.

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Sherwood State School Tennis Courts for Hire!

Sherwood State School Tennis Courts now available for hire thanks to the Book a Court system! Sherwood State School would like to thank the funding provided by the federal government and Tennis Australia National Court Rebate, which helped them install Book a Court.

Come and have a hit with friends or the kids in 3 easy steps...
1... Book & pay online via play.tennis.com.au/SherwoodStateSchool 2... Enter your PIN at the gate
3... ENJOY your game!

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Graceville Croquet Club Come and Play Day

Join Graceville Croquet Club from 1-4pm on Saturday 20 July for a free Come and Play Day. Head on down to get a taste of several different types of croquet and see how fun the game really is! Please wear joggers or soft soled shoes. For more information or to RSVP, email the club at graceville@croquetqld.org.

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Join the Benarrawa Management Committee!

Benarrawa Community development Association is looking for volunteers to join their Management Committee! Based at Benarrawa Place at 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville, the not-for-profit organisation works closely with the people, organisations and businesses to build relationships and together respond to needs in the community.

The Management Committee provides leadership, support and governance to the organisation. It ensures the organisation's vision, mission and its strategic, administrative and operational goals are being followed. The management committee is responsible for ensuring that strategic planning and policy development processes are in place and are reviewed regularly.

The committee has 3 nominated and elected roles:

Chairperson
Chairing is a key role on any voluntary Management Committee. The Chairperson must ensure that the Management Committee functions properly, that there is full participation during meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out.

Secretary
The role of the Secretary is to support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee:

Treasurer
The Treasurer has a watchdog role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Management Committee to safeguard the organisation's finances.

If you are interested in the volunteer position above, or you would like more information, please call Paula or John on 33799925.

Thank you all for signing the petition to widen the low rail bridge at Corinda/Sherwood. Almost 1000 residents signed the petition. As a result, Council has now written to the State Government regarding details of the funding proposal for the widening of the Oxley Rd rail bridge. When the State Government replies, I will update everyone with further details. This is also a project that I discuss regulalry with State Member and Minister for Transport, Mark Bailey. 

One of the biggest bottlenecks along Oxley Rd is the low rail bridge separating Sherwood and Corinda. The single lane merge sees traffic banked back along Oxley Rd for a kilometre or more and encourages rat running through Jerrold St because of the congestion. In the AM peak, the Oxley Rd/Coonan St corridor is the 4th slowest in the City averaging just 21kms an hour.

I am hopeful that both Council and the State Government will commit to funding this much-needed project.

There are a range of Council grant programmes opening in the coming months for schools, and community and sporting groups. Grants range from $250 to $100,000. The grant programmes opening soon are below:

• Heritage Incentives Scheme - OPENS 1 JULY - provides property owners with advice and some financial assistance to conserve heritage listed properties. Funding varies.
• Access and Inclusion Community Partnership Program - OPENS 15 JULY - supports projects that improve access and inclusion for those with a disability or impairment, seniors, and parents with young children. $20,000 to $50,000.
• Community Development and Capacity Building Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds to local non-for-profit groups to improve and develop services that respond to local and city-wide issues in Brisbane. $2,000 to $10,000.
• Healthy and Physical Activity Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds to local non-for-profit community groups for projects to increase participation in community sport, recreation and physical activity in Brisbane. $5,000 to $20,000.
• Building Stronger Communities Grant Program - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds local not-for-profit community groups to upgrade and maintain facilities and improve their management and planning skills. Varies up to $100,000.
• Cultivating Community Gardens - OPENS 29 JULY - provides funding to local non-profit community groups and organisations to establish, develop and maintain community gardens on Council-owned and other land. $1,000 to $2,500
• Men's Shed Grants Program - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports the establishment and development of Men's Sheds in Brisbane. $2,000 to $20,000.
• Brisbane History Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports projects that increase the community's access and appreciation of Brisbane's history and heritage. Open to community history groups and historians. $5,000 to $20,000.
• Seniors Celebration Donation Grant - OPENS 5 AUGUST - Supports senior citizen groups towards the cost of activities such as social outings and Christmas parties. $110 to $300.
• Creative Lighting Grant Scheme - OPENS 1 JULY - Assists property owners with funding to deliver creative lighting outcomes for their buildings and assets as part of the City of Lights Strategy 2018. Varies up to $75,000.
• Lord Mayor's Helen Taylor Research Award for Local History - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports history students and independent researchers undertaking history or heritage projects which have a focus on informing or educating the public about local history or heritage. One award of $20,000.

For an overview of all the community grant programs offered by Council, please visit the Council website here.

If you need a letter of support for your grant application, please do not hesitate to contact my office via email at tennyson.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au or telephone 3403 8605 and I would be happy to assist.

If you would like to be notified about opening dates of the next grant rounds, you can register your contact details online with My Community Directory. Click the 'join for free' button and follow the prompts.

Grant information sessions 23-25 July
Council is running a number of information sessions to assist with developing your submission and to find out more information about the grants. Visit Council's website here for more details.

Starting early-July, Council is investing in a new stormwater harvesting system for the Oxley United Soccer Club at Dunlop Park, Corinda. This innovative project will harvest stormwater from the main stormwater pipes running under Oxley Rd and divert it to the Club for reuse. 

Construction includes:

• installing two new storage tanks connected to the existing tanks;
• constructing a stormwater harvesting collection point and pipeline;
• installing sensors in each of the tanks; and 
• connecting to the existing control panel and pump for irrigation.

Work is due to be completed by late-August and will generally take place between Monday and Saturday between the hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm. The construction area will be fenced off to the public during this time and nearby residents will be notified of any out-of-hours work. Council have consulted with the Oxley United Soccer Club to help minimise any disruption.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to keep Brisbane clean and green? Nominate them for Council's 2019 Cleaner Suburbs Award, giving them the chance to share in $4,000 worth of prizes.

The awards will be presented on 17 October in the following seven categories that aim to recognise individuals, community groups, businesses, workplaces and schools for their contribution in the areas of litter prevention, waste management and resource recovery, and waterways catchment health:

• Waste Innovation Award
• Brisbane's Clean Green Award
• Councillors Clean Green Choice Award
• Litter Prevention Award
• People's Choice Litter Prevention Award
• Outstanding Clean Green Award
• Clean Schools Award
• Waste Innovation Award

Nominations can be submitted on the Cleaner Suburbs website here until 26 July.

Kauri Pine Maintenance

Mulching works have begun at the Sherwood Arboretum to improve the health of the Kauri Pines along Sir Nathan Avenue (Kauri Avenue).

Works include expanding the area of mulch around the base of the Kauri pines to approximately double the current width. This will help to improve the stability of the trees by improving  soil quality and protecting tree roots.

Works will be undertaken over three stages, which include removing the grass, aeration of the treated areas and then the application of mulch. This is due to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

Signage has been installed in the work zone. The work areas around the trees have also been marked to  demarcate the extent of the new mulched areas. No hard edging or garden beds are being installed.

Thank you for your patience during these much-needed tree health improvement works.

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Lahey's Mill Stabilisation Works

Council are currently undertaking stabilisation works on the sawdust separator at heritage-listed Lahey's Mill, which sits within the Sherwood Bus Depot. Support columns for the hoppers within the sawdust separator, a remnant from the original mill, are nearing the end of their life and require stabilisation.

Works will involve erecting a steel scaffold beneath the two hoppers, and then a a steel frame and lightweight roof to support the structure. Once the steel frame is complete, the scaffolding will be removed. The existing support columns will be retained after stabilisation works are complete.

The support frame and lightweight roof have been designed to be sympathetic to the original structure and its industrial use. Two heritage architects have assessed the proposal to ensure the works are sympathetic and consistent with the heritage values of the site.

Lahey's Mill was constructed in 1910 by the Lahey Family, early pioneers in the Queensland timber industry, and was added to the Heritage Places Register in 2011.

Works have begun and will take a total of 12 weeks to complete. Works will be undertaken during the day and all access will be via the bus depot.

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Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades

In coming weeks, Council will begin its second round of works on the Energy Efficient Lights for Brisbane project.

As part of Council's three year project, approximately 8000 lights will be upgraded to more energy efficient LED lighting, which helps reduce energy consumption by up to 60%. 1200 lights at 80 locations around the city have been upgraded so far, with another 1800 lights at 280 locations to be installed as part of round two.

Within the Tennyson Ward, lighting upgrades will be and have been undertaken at the following locations:

• Brisbane Corso Park, Fairfield
• Fairfield Park, Fairfield
• Faulkner Park, Graceville
• Dunlop Park, Corinda
• Englefield Rd Park, Oxley
• Faulkner Park, Graceville
• Francis Outlook Park, Corinda
• Graceville Riverside Parklands, Graceville
• Nosworthy Park, Corinda
• Yeronga Memorial Park, Yeronga

The majority of the LED lights will be installed during business hours between Monday to Friday. The installation of lights at each location will take from half a day up to a week, depending on the number of lights to be replaced at the site. Pedestrians and cyclists may experience minor detours or delays when travelling through a park or bikeway during the installation of new LED lights. Where necessary, traffic controllers will be on-site to assist pedestrians and cyclists to safely move through the work area.

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Queensland Rail Track Maintenance

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Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program

Council is undertaking works to improve the accessibility of bus stops across the City. As part of the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program, 6,600 Brisbane bus stops will undergo upgrades and maintenance works to boarding points, access paths, waiting areas, signs, tactile ground surface indicators and bus stop seats to ensure compliance with disability and accessibility regulations.

The following bus stop will be upgraded in the coming months:

• #2715, Oxley Rd at Graceville Uniting Church, stop 49
• #10132, Cliveden Ave at Corinda primary, stop 65
• #1636, Oxley Rd at Milpera, stop 51

There may be some minor local impacts during work hours of between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, however some out of hours works may be required. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community.

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Tree removals

36 Victoria Ave, Chelmer
One Poinciana tree
Work will be completed by the end of June 2019
Replacement tree will be planted at this location, one Poinciana tree.

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Queensland Urban Utilities Sewer Upgrade Appel St, Graceville

From July, Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU) will begin installation of a new gravity sewer main in Appel Street which will reduce wet weather in the area under most circumstances. The new sewer line will be installed using micro-tunnelling and the project is expected to take about three months to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will include:

• installation of a new sewer line using micro-tunnelling;
• installation of a six temporary launch/retrieval shafts which will be decommissioned following the sewer line installation and replaced with six new sewer maintenance holes; and
• connection and commissioning works to tie in the new sewer line to the existing sewer infrastructure.

The majority of the work will take place during the day between 6.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, with some occasional work occurring 7am to 2pm on Saturdays, if required.