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Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

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

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Children's Storytime
Thursdays, 9:30am

CORINDA LIBRARY

iPad Skills Two*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 18 Sep
Bring your own iPad and Apple ID account details.

Book talk: The books we love
10:30-11:30am, Tue 24 Sep
Please bring along your favourite books to share with others too.

iPad help*
1am-12:30pm, Wed 25 Sep
Basic iPad skills required.

Smartphone skills*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 2 Oct
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone.

First Friday craft group*
1:30-3pm, Fri 4 Oct
Drop into our First Friday Craft Group and bring along your favourite craft to work on and share.

BYOB (Bring your own baby) book club*
9-10am, Tue 8 Oct
Discuss great books in good company.

Computer skills one*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 9 Oct
Perfect for the first time user.

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY

Beginner swimming program for adults*
11:45am-12:45pm, Saturdays
All participants receive an Australian Swimming Certificate. $ pool entry.
Dunlop Park Pool, Corinda

Deep Water Aqua Running
10-11am, Saturdays
A deep water work out that uses all major muscle groups. $ pool entry.
Dunlop Park Pool, Corinda

Zumba fitness
9-10am, Sundays
Options for all ages and fitness levels.
Nixon Park, Oxley

Fitness 4 Me
9:30-10:30am, Wednesdays
Call Aggie on 0433 463 578 for more info.
Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

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

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

GOLD

Zumba Gold
9-10am, Wednesdays
A fun way to get fit! Invigorating dance and fitness sessions that provide modified and easy moves.
Nixon Park, Oxley

Sherwood Arboretum guided walk*
9:30-10:30am, Sat 28 Sep
The one hour guided walked is led by the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum and is followed by morning tea. The guided walk is free. $5 donation for the morning tea.
Sherwood Arboretum

River adventure walk*
2-4pm, Sun 29 Sep
Come and join in the fun of a guided walk by the beautiful Brisbane River at Graceville. This is a GOLD'n'Kids program for children and seniors to enjoy together.
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Clay pinch pot animals*
10am-12:30pm, Mon 30 Sep
Make a cute ceramic animal using the double pinch pot method. $5
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Kayak explore*
10:30am-1:30pm, Tue 1 Oct
Suitable for adults and one or two accompanying children aged 10 years and over. This is a GOLD'n'Kids program for children and seniors to enjoy together. $5
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

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

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

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

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

Oxley Men's Shed
18 California Rd, Oxley
Monday: 8-11:30am
Tuesday: 8-11:30am
Thursday: 8-11:30am
Saturday: 8-11:30am

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

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

Hi everyone,

I want to thank all the residents and local businesses who have been helping with the drought and bushfire relief efforts over recent weeks. Many people have donated water and baked goods to help those experiencing natural disasters. In particular, I would like to thank Wendy from Graceville Fine Foods for her Water for the West drive. As always, her shop is a hub of charitable works and I want to thank her and all residents who donated water.

The Moggill Rd Roundabout project is now out for consultation. I urge residents to attend one of the information sessions at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre next week. Further details are below. I now have additional information from Council about the two options. Option A, the t-intersection, will be approximately 25 seconds slower along the Coonan St corridor. Option B, the bridge overpass, will be an approximate 8 seconds faster for Coonan St drivers. So essentially about the same as now. This is a very complex project and both options still have a lot of unresolved technical issues. I look forward to seeing you at one of the meetings and I will be providing further information to the community in coming weeks.

Regards, Nicole

P.S. there's a great new event in our community on Sunday, 15 September from 10am-4pm - Sustainable House day. Or if you love music and want to celebrate with the Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL and Queensland Pops Orchestra, come along to their special centenary concert on Saturday 21 September at 2:30pm. Check out the details below. 

Last week Council announced draft plans for the Moggill Rd and Coonan St intersection upgrade. As this project will impact, for better or worse, on traffic using the Coonan St corridor I encourage you to have your say so we get the best outcome possible.

In my view, the project prioritises East - West traffic using Moggill Rd and, if not done properly, could have a detrimental effect on North - South traffic from our side of the River heading into the City and other North-side destinations. 

As the glossy brochure contains only very small concept style images which lack detail, it is critical that you review the plans, ask questions and attend an information session, if possible. The cost of the project has not been revealed, which is odd. Option A, the t-intersection, will be approximately 25 seconds slower along the Coonan St corridor. Option B, the bridge overpass, will be an approximate 8 seconds faster for Coonan St drivers. So essentially about the same as now. Understanding whether the project will improve traffic safety and reduce congestion for Southside residents and at what cost is essential information that is not provided in the newsletter.

Upon initial review, Option B looks better because of the estimated 8 second time saving, BUT phasing for the traffic lights at the bridge overpass is unclear, merging lane length on the slip lane are unclear, and the merge with through traffic on Moggill Rd heading into the city may be controlled by a give way or a stop sign and Council have not made a decision on access. How the merge to Moggill Rd for Coonan St drivers heading to the city will be controlled is unclear, but important information that we should speak up about. 

I have drafted a range of questions here that I have put to Council and I have included the additional information on Coonan St time savings/detriment above. If you attend a meeting feel free to raise these issues or any others of concern to you.

Information sessions are being held at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, L3 food court, on:

• Sat, 14 September 2019, between 9am and 11am; and
• Thu, 19 September 2019, between 6pm and 8pm.

You can call Council's City Projects team on 1800 010 705 to seek information or email them at cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au. You can view the project information on Council's website here
or call my office and we can send you a hard copy of the plans. Submissions must be in by the end of October 2019. Next year Council will consult on a final design, depending on which option, A or B, is supported. It is so important that you speak up now. 

It is critical that you speak up now, as Council will make a decision that could adversely impact on our community for decades.

SHERWOOD ARBORETUM WORKING BEE

Spring is really such a great time to enjoy Sherwood Arboretum and there's certainly no more rewarding way of enjoying a Spring day than spending a couple of hours with the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum. Join them from 8.30 am to 10.30 am this Sunday, 15 September, starting at the Arboretum garden shed at the Joseph Street (northern) entry. Morning tea will follow.

Last month, some 200 understory plants were added to the riverside boardwalk rainforest thanks to the good help of volunteers. This Sunday, the group will be continuing their bushland restoration and helping care for the Arboretum's wonderful collection of Australian native trees. Help is welcome with watering some of the Arboretum's younger trees during these present dry conditions.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS

Tinker table: Cubelets
3:30-4:30pm, Wed 18 and 25 Sep
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Cubelets. These magnetic modular cubes can be snapped together in multiple ways to build all kinds of robotic creations. Ideal for all ages. Bookings required.
Corinda Library

Interval training
9-10am, Sat 21 Sep, Wed 2 Oct, Sat 5 Oct
Sherwood Arboretum
- - - - -
9-10am, Fri 4 Oct
Cawonga Park, Oxley
- - - - -
Bookings essential. Stay active, fit and healthy by participating in high and low impact exercise sessions. This is a Chillout event suitable for 10-17 years of age.
Sherwood Arboretum

Fitness, Fun and Games
10-11am, Wed 25 Sep and 2 Oct
A fitness and fun outdoor exercise session targeting young children and teenagers. The session includes skipping and hula hooping to assist in improving cardio, strength and core stability. The session also includes sports drills that assist with motor coordination for sports such as netball, soccer, volleyball and basketball. This is a Chillout event suitable for 6-15 years of age. Bookings required.
Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Canoe Games
8:30-11:30am, Sat 28 Sep
Bookings essential. Get a group of friends together, or come on your own for three hours of fun with water games and activities. For children aged between 10 and 17 years. This is a Chillout event suitable for 10-17 years of age.
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Discovery walk and clay play
1:30-3:30pm, Sat 28 Sep
Bookings essential. Come and join in the fun of a guided walk followed by a clay play experience. Learn how to make different types of vessels such as bowls or vases. Get active and healthy as you literally throw yourself into pottery, the oldest of art forms! This is a Chillout event suitable for ages 10-17.
Nixon Park, Oxley

GOLD Soccer
9-10am, Mon 30 Sep
Bookings essential. The focus of these sessions is for kids taking part in fun Ginger Sport soccer activities and games. Seniors are welcome to join in the activities if they wish or cheer play from the sidelines.  This is a GOLD'n'Kids program for children and seniors to enjoy together.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

It's rocket science
9:30-10:30am, Tue 1 Oct
Bookings essential. Holiday space adventures for all ages to discover the wonders of rocket flight and space. Experience the thrill to build and fly water rockets over 60m high. This is a GOLD'n'Kids program for children and seniors to enjoy together.
Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Kayak explore
10:30am-1:30pm, Tue 1 Oct
Bookings essential. Splash out and have some fun. A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing paddle while exploring Brisbane's waterways. Suitable for adults and one or two accompanying children aged 10 years and over. This is a GOLD'n'Kids program for children and seniors to enjoy together.
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Learn how to longboard basics
9-10:30am, Wed 2 Oct
Bookings essential. Learn the basics of longboarding at this free beginner workshop. Our qualified ASF coaches will show you how to push, balance, brake and turn safely. Longboards and helmets can be provided. This is a Chillout event suitable for 10-17 years of age.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

Cartoon workshop with Cartoon Dave
2-3pm, Wed 2 Oct
Dave 'Cartoon Dave' Hackett has taught cartooning to more than 200,000 children in school and libraries all over the world. He is the author of seven how-to-cartooning books, three picture books and six novels. Join Dave as he shares his cartooning skills during this fun and interactive workshop. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years. Bookings required.
Corinda Library

Rangoli
10-11am, Thu 3 Oct
Discover traditional Indian folk art and create your own Rangoli artwork to take home and display on festive occasions like Diwali. Ideal for children aged 5-11 years. Bookings required.
Corinda Library

As part of the 2019/20 Budget, Council announced a reduction to a range of fees and charges incurred by small business in Brisbane to help them save money and that they can instead invest into growing their business and giving them the best chance for success.

The reductions, implemented from 1 July 2019, provide discounts of 10% for existing businesses and between 50-100% for new businesses, to help remove barriers to starting a business and reduce start-up establishment fees.

Discounts apply to businesses with up to 19 employees, including part time and casual.

To apply, visit Council's website online here or call the Business Hotline on 133 263.

KERB AND CHANNEL RECONSTRUCTION

Erroll St, Chelmer
Work underway

WALTER TAYLOR BRIDGE WORKS

Council will be undertaking night works between 23-25 September 2019 to repair the asphalt road surface on the Walter Taylor Bridge, weather and construction conditions permitting. Work is being undertaken during school holidays to minimise traffic impact.

Community impacts
After hours lane closures will be in place. During these works, one road lane of the bridge will be closed at a time. Detailed traffic management plans have been developed to support these closures, with road signage, reduced speed limits and traffic controllers in place to safely direct all bridge users.

Construction impacts
Residents living adjacent to the bridge will experience noise from power tools during the removal of damaged asphalt, however all efforts will be made to minimise impacts.

Project communications
The following communication activities are planned to notify the local community of the project:

• letters to local residents and businesses distributed 16 September 2019
• information provided to Council's Contact Centre
• signage around work site.

UPCOMING TREE MAINTENANCE WORKS ACROSS SOUTH REGION

Leopard tree pruning to reduce fruit and leaf development completion by February 2020

Palm tree pruning to reduce fruit and falling fronds completion by February 2020

Bunya tree de-fruiting to reduce bunya nuts completion by February 2020

Delonix (Poinciana) tree pruning to reduce canopy after flowering completion between February and April 2020

Additional tree plantings to increase canopy cover across region Completion between February and June 2020

Laurel Avenue, Chelmer heritage tree management to improve growing conditions on Camphor Laurel trees in the street completion anticipated by June 2020

Graceville Memorial centenary celebration undertake health care of existing trees and replacement plantings completion of work by June 2020

TENNYSON WARD GRASS CUTTING SCHEDULE

Weeks beginning 9 and 16 September, weather permitting.