Welcome to this week's news and views from the best over 50s resort on the planet (including Toowoomba).
Congratulations to General Knowledge Trivia winners Extra Pins. Golden Oldies won the handicap section, and Misfits took home Oscar the Wooden Spoon. This was our 50th Gen Know trivia - well done teams !!
The next trivia is on Wednesday 18 September - Music Favourites. Find the Gem still stands at $1,000, and what will be the mystery raffle prize ? Sue and I will be away soon and Kaylene will be looking after all your trivia needs from Wednesday 25 September
SCONE TIME AT LAKESIDE
John and Julie will be at it again bright and early, cooking scones, to be served in the Cafe on Wednesday 18 September.
Maybe another world record ???
Sadly no raffle this week, but instead Greg will be doing Karaoke this Friday from 5pm.
PIE N' PEAS this Friday. Forms are already in your letterbox. Make sure that you complete your order and place the order along with the correct money in the Pie/Hamburger mailbox. I hear a rumour that only NOTES will be accepted. So if you want a pie on Friday, be aware that COINS = NO PIE
RURAL AID FUNDRAISER
It is time to help our farmers again and after the super success of last year I’m sure you are all keen to put your dancing shoes on again and give it another go.  Remember it is all about fun, funds and farmers. Â
No Nutbush this year, we have a new dance….. Achy Breaky Heart!  And the line dancers will teach you all - easy as!!
So….. get ready - open dance classes start soon.  Co-ordinators of all our various groups, get organised, don’t miss out this year. Please contact Lynne asap, and she will set up a time date for your group to perform a line dance classic - Achy Breaky Heart. Contact Lynne on 0422 313 584 or lynnet@y7mail.com
Put it in your diary now….. SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER
More details will follow soon - but for the time being get in touch with Lynne.
GemLife Bribie Island Residents Spring Rummage Sale
Happening today - don't miss out on all those bargains
OKTOBERFEST Dining with chef Dan
This event is now sold out. Tickets will be letterboxes by the end of this week
VILLA VISITS FOR COMPUTERÂ OR PHONE REPAIRS, SET UP, TUNE-UP or TRAINING
Introducing Rob from The ARCHiTECH. Should you require assistance with your PC, Mac, internet, email, or other tech-related concerns, Rob can help you. Not only can Rob do repairs, but also set-up your device. In addition, he can also provide personalised training to help you become more comfortable with your device(s) and stay connected.
With over 8 years of experience serving the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, Rob offers a No Fix, No Fee promise, Service Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee. Rob will be available on Mondays at GemLife Bribie Island, pending sufficient bookings. To schedule a visit, please phone or text 0403 711 987 or email rob@thearchitech.com.au. Rob is offering a special rate of $80 per hour (regularly $88), with a minimum charge of 1 hour.
PORTOFINO FASHION SAT 12 Oct
One for all our ladies - not to be missed !!
THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS
Direct from USA. They will be here LIVE on SATURDAY 19 October.
Forms will be in your letterbox MONDAY 16 September.
ONLY $40 pp
Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 20 October
If you wish to exhibit your Arts and Crafts call Lesley on 0428 288 866 - Villa 11.
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 !!!!
SAVE THE DATE - Oct & Nov looking very busy
Oktoberfest Dining with Chef Dan Thursday 3 October
Portofino Fashion Saturday 12 October
Residents Meeting Wednesday 16 October
Blues Brothers Revue Saturday 19 October
Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 20 October
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 5 November
80s To The Max Saturday 9 November
Rural Aid Fundraiser Sunday 17 November
St Andrew's Day Celebration Saturday 30 November
Happening This Week
RUMMAGE SALE Sunday 15 Sep 8am
MOVIE NIGHT Monday 16 Sep 7pm
LAKESIDE CAFE Wednesday 18 Sep 10:30am
TRIVIA MUSIC General Knowledge Wednesday 11 Sep 6:30pm
KARAOKE Friday 20 Sep 5pm
PIE N' PEAS Friday 20 Sep 6pm
ROCK N' ROLL NITE Saturday 21 Sep 6pm
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
PRIMAL FEAR A 1996 legal crime thriller starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
Hope you all enjoy this week's snippet. Remember to send requests, news and juicy gossip to Mick at gembiweb@gmail.com
May I respectfully ask who decides the content of the Sunday Snippets. Is it vetted by 2nd or 3rd parties or is it one person's ideas,views and opinions ?
How does one become and hold the position of writer/editor.
I enjoy the"Snippets" and thank anyone involved in producing it.
Regards
Ron Bennett