Welcome to this week's news and views from the best over 50s resort on the planet (including Caboolture).
GemLife Games 5 & 6 September
More than 50 BI residents will be competing in the GemLife Games this week at Palmwoods.
We are competing in 10 Pin Bowling, Table Tennis, 8 Ball Pool, Pickleball, Lawn Bowls, Tennis and Swimming.
If you are taking part, don't forget to be in the car park at 6:20am this Thursday.
One of the world's most anticipated sporting events took place here on the bowling green last Sunday. Australia took on the Rest of the World and beat them 60 - 55. I hear that next year the Rest of the World side will limit themselves to just one sausage each prior to the game. Can't understand why there were no TV cameras to record the event - very strange.
Another World Record for the Lakeside Cafe
Lee and Julie (aka The Apprentice) were slaving away at 7am last Wednesday making a mountain of pikelets. A new world record of 174 pikelets was set, beating their previous record of 126. BI residents are sooooo lucky that we have such culinary talents in our midst.
Congratulations to Music Favourites winners Eight Pins. Their knowledge of Pommie No 1 hits was head and shoulders above the rest. Turquoise Terrors won the handicap section, and first timers Mixed Bunch took home Oscar the Wooden Spoon by just one point.
The next trivia is on Wednesday 4 September - Music special Songs. Find the Gem still stands at $1,000, and what will be the mystery raffle prize ? Can you afford not to be there ?
Well done to Ralph, Johanna and the rest of the Friday Night raffle team for giving us a great raffle night - prizes worth $1,110 - how do they do it ??
Monday Step Session
Step is now at the new time of 10:30am every Monday, just 15 minutes after Stretch and Extend with Patti. Wednesday step session continues to be at 8:30am.
GemLife Bribie Island Residents Spring Rummage Sale
Mission:Â To provide a fun day for residents to clear out their unwanted trash or treasure
When:Â Sunday 15th September
Sale Time:Â 8am to Noon
Where:Â Residents can register their Villa as a site for fellow residents to visit and browse. A map of registered Villas will be advertised before the sale.
Villa Owners with something for sale:Â
Register your villa 2 weeks before the sale. Email janinejaavuo@bribiegemcommunity.page
All sale items are to be in the garage with prices clearly marked.
Balloons to be placed outside your villa for the time of the sale.
Buyers:Â Leave your car at home. The whole idea of the day is to create a fun atmosphere where residents walk or ride their trikes, bikes & carts.
Arrangements have been made for the Maxi Cart to be driven around the resort for residents to hail a ride.
Buyers with their own carts are encouraged to offer other buyers a ride.
UKELELE GEMS LIVE
For your pleasure our very own and very talented Ukelele Gems will be having a casual strum today on the clubhouse patio. Join them for a singalong. I hear a rumour that if you sing loud enough Richard will buy you a drink or two.
ROCK N ROLL NITE
Not long now - Saturday 21 September. The Live Band is a GemLife favourite - Goin' Troppo.
A Hot Dog van will be outside the clubhouse from 5pm to 7pm - selling Hot Dogs (really ?) and Hot Chips.
A few tickets are left - only $20. Contact Gerry on 0428 156 128.
Dining with Chef Dan Thursday 5 September
On the menu is Greek Style Lemon Chicken, followed by Strawberry Cream Swiss Roll. Remember to bring your winning tickets with you.
Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 20 October
Arts and Crafts fair will be organised by Jim and Lesley. More info will follow shortly, but you can contact them on 0428 288 866.
St Andrew's Day Saturday 30 November
Another heads up for everyone. Pipers, Scottish Food, The Celtic Cowboy. Look out for more details in your letterbox. Tickets only $15. Wow !!!!
MELBOURNE CUP 2024
A much anticipated annual event at our resort is the Melbourne Cup. This year it will be held on Tuesday 5th November. Ticket forms will be in your mailbox on Wednesday 4th September. Notes only - no silver or gold coins please. Otherwise your form might get rejected - and you don't want that to happen do you !!
Cathy will also be looking for some help in running the sweep, so if you would like to assist give her a yell on 0402 755 988.
This event will be BYO dribbles. Plenty of time to buy a new fascinator.
SAVE THE DATE
Spring Rummage Sale Sunday 15 September
Rock N Roll Nite Saturday 21 September
Portofino Fashion Saturday 12 October
Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 20 October
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 5 November
St Andrew's Day Celebration Saturday 30 November
Happening This Week
UKELELE GEMS LIVE & FREE Sunday 1 Sep 3pm to 4:30pm
MOVIE NIGHT Monday 2 Sep 7pm
LAKESIDE CAFE Wednesday 4 Sep 10:30am
TRIVIA MUSIC Special Songs Wednesday 4 Sep 6:30pm
DINING WITH CHEF DAN Thursday 5 Sep 6pm
MEAT RAFFLE Friday 6 Sep 5:30pm
Web Matters - Bigcomm.com.au
If you would like some help with getting onto the website, navigation, buying tickets or booking facilities, we are here to help. Sessions are either one on one, or in a small group.
Please email Gembiweb@gmail.com for details.
Movie Night 7pm Mondays - All welcome, no need to book
The Full Monty A British comedy starring Robert Carlyle and Tom Wilkinson. The movie will be presented by Patti.
Hope you all enjoy this week's snippet. Remember to send requests, news and juicy gossip to Mick at gembiweb@gmail.com
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