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ANNERLEY LIBRARY

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Mondays, 11:30am

Toddler Time
Mondays, 10am

Children's Storytime
Tuesdays, 10am

Tech Connect Meetup*
10:30am-12pm, Fri 20 Mar
Get together with other locals developing digital skills and improving online confidence.

Easter Maker Space*
2-3pm, Mon 6 April
Create some eggcellent Easter craft. Ideal for children aged four years and older.

School Holidays: Princess Storytime*
10-10:30am, Tue 7 April
A costumed princess performer will read children favourite fairy tales. Afterwards children can get their photo taken with the princess. Ideal for children aged eight years and younger.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby)*
9:15-10am, Mon 6 April
BYOB book club is a baby-friendly book club for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining a book club without having to organise a babysitter.

Email Skills One*
1:30-3pm, Tue 21 April
Learn how to create an email account, send and reply to emails, create contacts, and sign in and out of your account. Basic computer and internet skills required.

CORINDA LIBRARY

Babies, Books and Rhymes

Tuesdays, 2pm
Fridays, 9:30am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Children's Storytime
Thursdays, 9:30am

Irena Bree: Turbocharge Your Marketing*
1:30-3:30pm, Sat 14 Mar
Join PR and communications expert, Irena Bee, who will help you to get your social media plan under control by the end of the workshop.

Second Saturday Book Club*
2-3pm, Sat 14 Mar and Sat 4 Apr
For March, read and discuss The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. 
In April, due to Easter Saturday holiday, we will meet on the first Saturday of the month to discuss Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton. New members welcome.

Android Help*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 18 Mar
Learn how to find answers to your Android device questions and share tips with others in a group help session facilitated by library staff.

Meet Mark Delaney*
10:30-11:30am, Tue 24 Mar
Join Mark Delaney, co-author of Low-Carbon and Loving It as he discusses the writing of the book, and his experience living in the slums of India (with his family) that led to the project.

Library E-Books and Downloads*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 25 Mar
This session includes tips on how to read, listen to or watch your favourite online library content including books, magazines, newspapers and music.

Online Safety and Security Basics*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 1 Apr
Learn how to protect yourself against viruses and malware, pay safely online and create strong passwords.

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

Easter Storytime*
2-3pm, Thur 9 Apr
Join us for a special storytime reading of favourites old and new that celebrate Easter. Bring along all the family and have a wonderful time.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am

Toddler Time
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am

Children's Storytime
Fridays, 11am

Cubetto Adventure*
4-5pm, Thu 12 Mar
Meet Cubetto, the friendly wooden robot teaching young children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play.

iPad Help*
2-3:30pm, Fri 13 Mar
Learn about buying and selling goods safely online through eBay and Gumtree.

Evening Book Club*
6-7pm, Thu 19 Mar
In March, read and discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Smartphone Skills*
2-3:30pm, Fri 20 Mar
Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen.

Meet Mark Delaney*
10:30am-12pm, Sat 21 Mar
Join Mark Delaney, co-author of Low-Carbon and Loving It as he discusses the writing of the book, and his experience living in the slums of India (with his family) that led to the project.

Book Chat*
1-2pm, Wed 25 Mar
In March, read and discuss Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty.

Easter Scavenger Hunt and Craft*
1-4pm, Sat 4 Apr, Tue 7 Apr and Wed 8 Apr
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm and have an eggcellent time with a DIY Easter craft and an Easter scavenger hunt. Ideal for primary school aged children.

Dash Robots*
1-4pm, Sat 4 Apr
Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash robots. Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to control a robot.

Southside Community Craft Circle
1-3pm, Tue 7 Apr
This craft group makes clothes, rugs and toys to support disadvantaged children in Queensland. New members welcome. Please phone Wendy on 3341 2039 for more information.

Red Rocket 3 Performance*
10-11am, Thu 9 Apr
Join three-piece live children's band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance.  Ideal for children aged 3-10 years.

YA Book Club*
5-6pm, Thu 9 Apr
Fairfield Library is creating a new book club for young adults! We are looking for people who love reading and discussing books. Help choose our book club name. We will be reviewing books and discussing them while creating a book-themed craft. Light refreshments provided. Open to high-school age readers.

Guided Walks at Sherwood Arboretum*
9:30-10:30am, Sat 21 Mar
A gentle, 1-hour guided walk will be led by the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum followed by morning tea. The guided walk is free. A $5 donation is required for morning tea.
To book call 07 3403 2535

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY

Kayak Moon River*
Fri 3 Apr, 5-8pm
Simpsons Playground, Graceville
Suitable for ages 10+
To book phone Paddle QLD on 0414 960 728

Scooter Coaching
Tue 7 Apr, 10am-12pm
J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield
Suitable for ages 6-17
Phone Chris from Rampfest on 0421 701 448

Revolutions Skateboarding Workshop*
Tue 7 Apr, 4-5pm
J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield
Suitable for ages 6-17
To book phone 1300 918 531

Bike Riding Skills for Adults*
Sun 26 Apr, 8-10am
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Instructors will take you through the skills you need such as safe braking and turning, and how to ride so that you can be seen by other bikeway and road users.
To book phone 0427 431 481

Boxfit*
Tuesdays, 10-10:45am 
Nixon Park, Oxley
Thursdays, 6:30-7:15am
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Clare on 0432 168 667

U-Jam Fitness
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
Nixon Park, Oxley
 Meet at gym equipment

Awesome Aqua
Saturdays, 2:15-3pm
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool
Free + Pool Entry

Empowering Adult Swimming and Water Safety Class*
Saturdays, 3-4pm
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool
Please phone or SMS Aqua English on 0406 063 737.
Free + Pool Entry

Deep Water Aqua Running
Saturdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Dunlop Memorial Park Pool
Free + Pool Entry

Zumba
Sundays, 8-9am
Nixon Park, Oxley
Meet at the basketball court

Mum Fit*
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am
Sherwood Arboretum
To book phone Nadia on 0487 070 174

Awesome Aqua
Saturdays, 12:15-1pm
Yeronga Memorial Pool
Full body workout, great for pre or post operative, pregant persons or those wanting to add something different to their current workout.
Free + Pool Entry

Empowering Adult Swimming and Water Safety Class*
Saturdays, 1-2pm
Yeronga Memorial Pool
A wonderful chance for adults to learn how to swim in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Free + Pool Entry

Deep Water Aqua Running
Saturdays, 2-3pm
Yeronga Memorial Pool
A great class for re or post operative, pregant persons as well as those looking to intensify their current workout regime.
Free + Pool Entry

Tai Chi Qigong
Sundays, 8-9am
Robinson Park, Fairfield
This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm.

Interval Training*
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
Fehlberg Park, Yeronga
Low and high impact interval training for all fitness levels.
To book phone Nadia 0487 070 174

Parents and Bubs Fun Soccer*
Exciting and fun soccer activities with enthusiastic and energetic coaches!
18 mth-2yrs | Fridays, 9-9:30am
3-4yrs | Fridays, 9:30-10am
Yeronga Memorial Park
To book phone Ginger Sport 3890 3338

Lawn Bowls for Beginners*
Fridays from 24 April, 2:30-4pm
Graceville Bowls Club

GOLD

Gold 'n' Kids - Lawn Bowls for the Young and Young at Heart*
9:30-11am, April 15,16 and 17
Graceville Bowls Club
Ideal for children aged 12 years and over and their grandparents.

Swiss Ball Pilates*
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am
Chelmer Community Centre
A low intensity, easy workout that includes a mixtures of strength, balance and pilates exercises.
To book phone Jen's Outdoor Gym on 0410 010 316

Yoga for Mobility
Saturdays, 10-11am
Cawonga Park, Oxley
A gentle movement class blended with yoga to build strength, improve balance and posture for maintaining independence and healthy aging. No floor work involved. Suitable for all levels.

Zumba GOLD Fitness
Wednesdays, 9-10am
Nixon Park, Oxley
Zumba Gold® is a fun way to get fit! Invigorating dance and fitness sessions that provide modified, easy-to-follow, low impact moves

Belly Dancing for Seniors*
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Develop balance, flexibility, coordination, strength and brain health through the gentle art of belly dancing.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
To book phone 3379 6963

Multicultural March Cooking Classes*
9:30am-12:30pm, Tue 31 Mar
Cook recipes form around the world. Try cuisine from Samoa, Japan, Spain, India and Vietnam.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
To book phone 3379 6963

Tai Chi for Health
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am
Brisbane Corso Park
This safe and easy-to-learn program helps to relieve pain and reduce stiffness, improve balance and reduce falls. Boost your muscular strength, increase joint flexibility and improve flow of Qi (life energy).

SHERWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

English Classes
Beginners to advanced
9:30-11:30am, Mondays from 3 Feb
Cost $3

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays
Cost $3

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

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

Be Connected Training
1pm, Thursdays from 13 Feb

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11:30am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

YERONGA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open 9am-1pm, Monday-Thursday
26 Devon St, Yeronga
3848 2285

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and refferral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Morning Tea - 10am-12pm

Tuesday
Multicultural Womens Craft Group - 10am-1pm
Cooking With Thought Program - 9:30-11am, alternate weeks
Rethink Info Hub and Store - 9am-12pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 7:30-8:30am (Starts Feb)
Guided Meditation - 9-9:30am

Thursday
Craft Group - 9:30am-12pm
Advanced Art Group - 9:30am-12pm - $5 per class

Saturday
Rethink Info Hub and Store - 9am-12pm

Sunday
Yeronga Community Garden - from 3pm
Yeronga State High School
Sunset Snacks - from 4pm, first Sunday of month
Yeronga Community Garden

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

Sherwood Forest Runners
Saturday Mornings, 6:45am for a 7am start
Sherwood Forest Park, Jolimont St, Sherwood
Runners of all ages compete in either 2, 4 or 6km events.
For more information, visit the Sherwood Forest Runners Facebook Page

Sailability Graceville
Tuesdays 10am-1pm during school term
Simpsons Playground Resrve, Graceville
Active sailing for people with disabilities regardless of age and level of ability.
For bookings phone 0491 113 477.

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

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 of Brisbane Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch Building
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 0434921300 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

Books and Braille
9:30-11am, 1st Monday of the month
Ages 0-5. Gold coin donation for morning tea.
Braille House, 507 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

Fairfield Writers' Group
Every second and fourth Saturday
Please call Helga on (07) 3848 1492 for more information.
Fairfield Library

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday and Wednesday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Stephens Croquet Club
Association Croquet: Wed 9.45am and Sat 12.45pm.
Golf Croquet: Fri and Sun (Sep - April 2.45 pm and May - August 1.45 pm) & Tuesdays from 9.00am
Further information - 0439 714 312.

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Monday of the month from 6.30pm
Stephens Croquet Club
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info contact Dennis on 0408 001 362 or email
annerleystephenshistory
groupin@gmail.com

Yeronga Bowls Club
Game Days - From 12:30pm, Wed and Sat
3848 1146 (3-7pm, Tues to Sun)
11 Querrin St, Yeronga

Yeronga Globe Trotters
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am
16 Dublin Street, Yeronga
Heart Foundation Walking Group - medium walking speed, all ages.
Call the walk organiser to let them know you are attending: 3217 1027

For too long the Lord Mayor and Council have neglected road safety issues in Annerley. Three people have died unnecessarily, numerous injuries, traffic congestion and a lack of amenity for local residents who must use Ipswich Rd and its feeder streets. The lack of planning and investment for the southern suburbs transport infrastructure is wrong and must change.

Over the past five years there have been 95 recorded crashes, nine involving pedestrians in the survey area (Ipswich Rd between Annerley Rd and Cracknell Rd). Ipswich Rd is a well-known state-wide top five accident hot spot. Traffic volumes are forecast to almost double over the next 12 years. Still no action.

Council has undertaken a number of reviews, including Move Safe and a Pedestrian Road Safety Review, but has not acted on the recommendations. Other promised reviews are being kept secret.

Sign the petition here  and help me force Council to work with our community to fix Ipswich Rd, Venner Rd and revitalise Annerley by:

• reducing the speed limit through Annerley Junction shopping precinct to 40kms;
• installing flashing school zone signage to protect JPSS children crossing the road;
• upgrading the intersection of Ipswich Rd, Venner Rd and Waterton St to include proper signalised turning lanes;
• undertaking a feasibility study for a tunnel bypass under Ipswich Rd to reclaim surface streets for local traffic movements, better public transport, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure;
• installing a green arrow or zebra crossing at the intersection of Ekibin Rd and Ipswich Rd;
• undertaking a Village Precinct Project in Annerley Junction to improve amenity, safety and revitalise community spaces;
• building new footpath, lighting and cycling infrastructure to promote active travel;
• delivering better local bus services through Annerley;
• delivering the promised Venner Rd Freight Bypass to take trucks off Venner Rd; and
• delivering traffic calming solutions in Annerley side streets to discourage rat running.

Ipswich Rd divides our community and Council must take action before another life is lost.

Dunlop Park, Corinda

Final touches are being applied to the new Learn to Ride track at Corinda after slight delays due to the wet weather. The new concrete track has all the signs and lines to help teach learner riders in a safe space. It's the culmination of the playground upgrade completed last year. Thanks to all the Corinda residents who contributed their ideas to this park upgrade project.

Sherwood Arboretum, Sherwood

The new playground at the Sherwood Arboretum is now under construction. The two old forts will be removed and the replacement play equipment includes senior and junior play spaces with slides, climbing, balance and agility equipment and more.

Turley St Park, Fairfield

The new $108,000 upgrade to the Turley St Park playground is now under construction. Works include:

• a net fort with climbing and monkey bars;
• a little slide and a big enclosed slide;
• interactive panels for little people underneath;
• swings (baby, children's and basket); and
• shade sail and seating.

Hefferan Park, Annerley

I'm seeking resident's views on the draft concept plan for Hefferan Park, which are avilable here. Please submit any feedback by the end of March.

The upgrade will include:

• new native tree plantings;
• planter boxes with edible gardens;
• seating and games tables;
• small playground equipment, possibly a swing (TBC);
• new pathways;
• interpretive signage for Indigenous history and the bomb shelter; and
• a community library.

Rowlinson Park, Yeronga

Construction on the new playground is due to commence on Monday 16 March, weather permitting, and will take approximately one month.

Ed Kuepper Park, Oxley

Construction is well underway on the new playground at Ed Kuepper Park, Oxley.

Situated in the leafy suburb of Sherwood, Sherwood Place has been supporting people to be socially connected for the past 20 years.  Sherwood Place offers a range of services and programs to older people including concerts, games, music and art, guest speakers, intergenerational programs, sensory enrichment, podiatry, dietitian and weekly outings. Delicious morning tea and nutritious hot lunches are provided each day.

Help is available to negotiate the Government's 'My Aged Care' system and to stay in your own home longer.

We welcome personal visits to Sherwood Place, to discuss your specific needs and take a tour of the centre. Please feel free to contact our friendly staff for more information on 3379 1051. 

I hope you will be able to make it to one of the following local ANZAC Day services on April 25 to honour the courage of our service men and women:

Dawn Service at Corinda - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 5:15am - Service at the Croll Memorial Precinct, opposite Sherwood Services Club, cnr Browne & Clewley Sts, Corinda

Sherwood Boer War Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 6:30am - Service at Boer War Memorial, Sherwood Cemetery, cnr Egmont St & Sherwood Rd, Sherwood

Yeronga Memorial Park Service - Stephens RSL Sub Branch

• 6:50am - Assemble outside Yeronga State School, Park Rd, Yeronga
• 7:00am - March off to Yeronga Memorial Park
• 7:30am - Service at Yeronga Memorial Park, Honour Ave, Yeronga

Graceville Memorial Park Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 7:00am Assemble at cnr Appel St and Verney Rd E
• 7:15am March off down Verney Rd E onto Oxley Rd to Graceville Memorial Park
• 7:30am - Service at Graceville War Memorial, Graceville Memorial Park, 173 Oxley Rd, Graceville

Tennyson Service - Pamphlett Tennyson Sea Scouts

• 8.30am - Service at Myla Tce Memorial, Tennyson

Dutton Park Service - Yeronga-Dutton Park RSL Sub Branch

• 8:30am - Commemorative Community Choir Performance, Gair Park, Dutton Park (Cnr Annerley Rd and Galdstone Rd)
• 8:45am - Memorial Service

Oxley Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 9.30am - Service at Oxley Memorial Stone, Bannerman Park, Bannerman St, Oxley

Council is offering free immunisation clinics throughout the first half of 2020. Clinics will be held at the Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda from 9-11am each Wednesday until 24 June.

For more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

As part of Council's Bus Stop Accessibility Program, a number of bus stop upgrades are scheduled throughout Tennyson Ward. Works will take place Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

The following bus stops in Tennyson Ward are being upgraded:

• Kingsley Pde near Kadumba St, Stop 24A, Yeronga
• Kingsley Pde near Violet St, Stop 24, Yeronga
• Orsova Rd at Orsova-Brisbane Corso, Stop 33, Yeronga
• Graceville Ave at Riverside Village, Stop 45, Graceville
• Oxley Rd at Cliveden Ave, Stop 61, Corinda
• Annerley Rd at Palmerston St, Stop 20A, Annerley

These upgrades may necessitate the temporary removal of street furniture such as bus stop seats, shelters and bins. These will all be reinstated following the completion of the upgrade.

QUU Watermain Replacement Works Yeronga
QUU are currently carrying out works to replace a water main along Orlando Rd, Yeronga. Works are scheduled Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. Occassional night works may be required. 

Works will also be carried out along Astolat St, Yeronga from Wednesday 18 March 2020. Works will take place Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm over four weeks. Occasional night works may be required.

Both works may cause temporary restrictions to on-street parking. QUU will have traffic management in place to ensure pedestrian and driver safety.

Temporary Closure Jack Pesch Bridge, Chelmer
Jack Pesch Bridge will be closed from 17 to 19 March 2020 to allow Council to perform necessary inspections, weather permitting. Large signs have been positioned at both approaches to the bridge outlining detours. Minor speed reductions will also be in place on Wharf St to accommodate for inspections taking place underneath the bridge.

Indooroopilly Riverwalk Works
Early works for the Indooroopilly Riverwalk project have commenced and will continue to take place Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm. These works involve establishing a site office at Witton Barracks and a site facility on the vacant lot between Honour Ave and Wharf St, Chelmer. Council will provide an update closer to the start of construction works.

Garden Beds Yeronga Memorial Park
Council have commenced works to remove the small garden bed around the Yeronga Memorial in Yeronga Memorial Park, as requested by Stephens RSL. The garden bed will be replaced with pavers to improve accessibility to the Memorial. 

Tree Removal Jacaranda Park, Yeronga
Council are planting two Jacaranda Trees in Jacaranda Park, Yeronga opposite 31 and 47 Ormuz Rd to replace the tree that was removed from the park on 18 February 2020. The replacement trees will be planted by 31 March 2020.