Welcome to this week's news and views from the best over 50s resort on the planet (and in Queensland).
ROBERTSON BROTHERS Thursday
Another fabulous night of entertainment provided to all by Val, Rob, John and Dave. As ever, a huge thank you to all the people who helped on the night - our resort simply cannot function without our wonderful vollies.
Which leads me nicely to say a few words about ALL the volunteers here in the resort. We are fortunate enough to have a whole host of volunteers who do a lot of work on behalf of all the residents, and every single resident needs to appreciate their work, show them some respect and offer praise instead of criticism. Some volunteers are visible, but there are many vollies who work behind the scenes without whom we simply cannot operate. All volunteers are doing their best and strive to do the right thing. I hear that some of our HOC members have come in for some heavy handed flak recently. There have been a couple of key resignations of late - the President and the Secretary. I for one am sorry to see them both go - each has done a fantastic job. This in turn has left a lot of work to be done by the remaining members. So how about cutting them some slack ? If you believe that you can do better or believe that you know better, offer support and advice instead of honing your keyboard warrior skills. Even betterer, put your hand up and join the HOC. (Yes betterer is a word !!)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Congratulations to Aussie No 1 Hits winners Extra Pins. A near perfect score in round three meant that they would be taking home the bacon. A special mention to Hot Shots who scored a massive 57 points in round one. Question Marks won the handicap section, and Ring Ins won their very first Music Wooden Spoon.
The next trivia is on Wednesday 21 August - General Knowledge. It's about time one of the teams scored 100% in a Gen Know round - could it be this week ?? And what will be the mystery prize ??
BEGINNER LINE DANCING
If you would like to ‘give it a go’ then, now is the time. Starting on Friday 30th August, anyone who would like to start at the very beginning, come along and all be newbies together.  Gather a friend or two, Friday 30th August, 10.30am….. see you then.   Lynne Brand (Line Dance teacher extraordinaire).
Life is better when you can line dance (Socrates), and friends don't let friends line dance alone (Aristotle).
ROCK N ROLL NITE
Put Saturday 21 September in your diary folks. 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 $30pp.
Check your letterbox - forms are in there somewhere. Please reply by Monday 26 August - letterbox 97 or 103. Lucky winners will have tickets in their letterbox by Friday 30 August.
Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 20 October
A heads up for everyone. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
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 !!!!
60+Club
60+Club is a free online community platform that provides news, information and issues directly related to Australians aged 60 years and over. But I reckon even if you are a few years shy of 60 this website is still worth a look.
The link below will give you an idea of what the 60+Club is all about.
SAVE THE DATE
Dining with Chef Dan Thursday 5 September
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
SAUSAGE SIZZLE Sunday18th Aug 3.30pm
BINGO Monday 19th Aug 1pm to 3pm
MOVIE NIGHT Monday 19th Aug 7pm
LAKESIDE CAFE Wednesday 21st Aug 10:30am
TRIVIA MUSIC General Knowledge Wednesday 21st Aug 6:30pm
MEAT RAFFLE Friday 23rd Aug 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
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS It's not a whodunit. it's a who wrote it, starring the talented Olivia Colman. The movie will be presented by Christine.
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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