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6 Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Welcome to your June Newsletter. Wow we are hitting the half-year mark already, how did that happen! This month, I am highlighting safety tips for our seniors. As a senior, it’s important that you can enjoy your home, community and lifestyle in comfort and security, it is essential to your health and wellbeing. The Queensland Police have provided the following tips: • If you use an answering machine, ensure you leave a message saying ‘we’ will call back if you live alone. • If you and your family communicate on the internet via social media networks, make sure you don’t give out personal details such as your home address or phone number. • Be cautious about information you give to strangers – don’t tell them where you live or when you will be away and don’t give out any personal, family or financial information. • When shopping, avoid carrying large amounts of money and never leave your handbag, wallet or personal items unattended or in a shopping trolley or mobility device. • If you’re travelling on public transport, ensure you sit where you can see and be seen by the driver or guard, and always check timetables beforehand to avoid long waits. • In your phone, program in the contact numbers of a relative, neighbour or close friend you can contact if you need assistance. Also program the emergency number 000. • If you receive mail, emails or phone calls requesting money, even if it’s for charity, verify where the request has come from before donating. If you are unsure, contact your local police station. • When out and about, always appear confident and self-assured. Research shows that people who appear confident and take personal safety precautions are less likely to become victims of crime. • Consider installing an alarm system in your home, particularly if you live alone, to help protect your home and personal safety. • Medical or personal alarm systems are also a good idea to consider and are easy to set up. There are many options available, depending on your personal needs. Further information and a fact sheet can be found at https://www.police. Day Tours 3- 4 day Getaways Extended Tours Bespoke Tours Comfortable, modern coaches Festivals & Events Easy pick up Travel with confidence – experienced drivers, safety checks, and comfort guaranteed Mobility assistance, wheelchair bus Sunshine Coast Northern Rivers Granite Belt Scenic Rim Islands From wineries, to waterfalls We’ve got the perfect getaway for all. Travel Together, Create Memories Forever Your next adventure is right here with Lonestar 07 5591 6799 tours@goldcoastcoachlines.com https://goldcoastcoachlines.com Visit our website for all upcoming tours Hunter Valley qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventingcrime/personal-safety/seniors-safety. Police Update Thank you to Acting Sargent Matt Dowling, for providing the following Oxenford crime data for 4/4/25 – 5/5/25: • 3 Burglaries with break-ins • 3 Motor Vehicle – stolen/broken into • 1 Drug Offence That is a total of 7 offences, 2 burglaries were from the same group of youths on the same day (a Sunday), they had also attempted several break-ins wherein they tried to kick in the front and back doors. Neighbourhood Watch Meetings (NHW) We would like to invite you to our next meeting, wherein we have speakers from different levels of government, along with guest speakers specific to different topics. At our May meeting we had Quentin O’Brien attend who has been in the home and business security industry for over 31 years. Quentin provided some great tips and tricks to our residence to ensure their safety around their homes. Our next meeting is on: When: Tuesday, 12 August (incl AGM) Where: The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. Time: 7pm start (1hr duration) We look forward to welcoming you back or welcoming you to your first meeting with us! If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page which will keep you updated on information you may need to know Until next month, please look after yourself. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Saturday 21 June, 2025 8am - 2pm
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We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Contact Denise on email denise.gosling90@gmail.com ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Come along and challenge your mind with Trivia, fun, puzzles. First Thursday every month at Runaway Bay, $5 10am-12.30pm. Morning tea included. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Ros 0418 1651 75. STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE is Australia’s national service supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide including families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, first responders who have attended a suicide and members of the public who have witnessed a suicide. StandBy is accessible 7 days a week, providing free face to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. PH: 1300 727 247. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the month to meet our members. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions. org.au ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held every Thursday at 6pm – 7pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama (Doors open from 5.30pm). The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. GOLD COAST WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION supports and encourages writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Our events and workshops offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. We welcome writers and readers to network, engage, share learning experiences, and connect with a wider audience on the third Saturday of each month between 12-3pm. E: gcwa.publicitycoordinator@gmail.com | www. goldcoastwriters.org WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Friday at Arundel Tavern, Napper Road Arundel from 10am to midday. Coffee & lunch available. Everyone welcome, with a great bunch of ladies. We have speakers and group interaction and have been operating for 13 years. For more information Pixie 0408 270 615 HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets on the second Saturday of every month (excl. December) from 1pm till 4:00pm/5:00pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr. Ferry St. and Mylor St. Nerang. Orchid benching display, also a sales table is available for orchid purchases. Visitors welcome, $3 hall hire fee pp. Enquiries Ph 0487648307, E:GCOS22@outlook.com GOLD COAST HUNGARIAN SENIORS CITIZENS CLUB meets every Tuesday 9.30 - 1.30pm at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Hot lunch and activities provided. President, Frank Arva 0456925582. Secretary, Marta Novak 0488 208 400.
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