The Rockhampton Men’s Shed is grateful for the assistance from Rockhampton Building Approvals for their assistance with the preparation of the submission to council of our building approval for our new buildings to be constructed at the CQ University Campus.
Our Support to The Rockhampton Disabled Horse-riders Association: Jim Lawler (the leading manager at the Rocky Men’s Shed) presents a cheque to a representative of the Rockhampton Disabled Horse-riders Association. The donation was a result of proceeds from the sale of food at the Big BBQ Bruch event held last month (August).
The Rockhampton Disabled Horseriders Association was the Rockhampton Men’s Shed’s nominated charity on that day.
Everything is moving along significantly with the erection of the first Shed, which will be a work area for woodwork and metal works. Building and Compacting is due to commence within the next week or so. When this is completed the Concreter will move in.
As everything moves to plan – allocating ourselves onto the new Shed is getting closer. These are exciting times for our members and for the community as well.
The organisation has been successful in winning some grants; namely from the Community Benefits Fund, which will go towards the next Slab (Cement Foundation). Benefits from the Rockhampton Region Council will help with our first Shed. Many thanks towards these two organisations for the grants.
Last week saw the success of the BBQ event that showcased many exhibitions from many other Shed organisations around the region. With that success the Ladies Auxiliary must also be thanked in helping with the preparation.
Their display of artistic ceramic ornaments showcased the talent involved in implementing certain Ceramic crafts. let’s not forget their do diligence in helping with fundraising.
Which is why they will have their own separate section of the new Shed. The section will house many of their works; (paintings, ceramics), which will be for sale at the premise. Which can also be found at the shop (products) section of our website.
If you would like to be a member of our Ladies Auxiliary; please phone 049 722 1121 for more information.
Here at the Rockhampton Men’s Shed we are delighted to inform our members and the community that the Big BBQ Brunch that was held the CQ university premises was a success. With around 31 exhibitors turning up giving the whole day an interesting and positive feel. A lot of people (visitors) coming from near and far turned up to the event, which surpassed expectations.
Michelle Landry; a Member for Capricornia, Brittany Lauga Member for Kepple, and Tom Wyatt took some time to be at the event – Tom Wyatt spoke on behalf of the [Livingstone Shire Councel] Mayor Bill Ludwig.
The proceeds of the day went towards the Rockhampton Disabled Horse Riders Association. We give our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the exhibitions and our congratulations to the prize winners Robert Crozier and second prize winner Murray Smith.
The success of the event means all the planning as a co-host for the event is rewarded with the qualities of satisfaction, which reinforces the importance of what we do here at the Men’s Shed – the importance of combating social isolation and to further shine a light on Men’s Health. Hopefully the event informed the community about the importance of community organisations such as the Men’s Shed and the role it plays within the community.
Our thanks to CQ University for allowing to showcase this event.
Some senior citizens are being criticized for the present deficiencies of our modern world; real or imaginary, present or past, foreign or domestic.
We take responsibility for all our actions and omissions; we do not try to blame others for our past imperfections, ignorance or failures.
Our generation saved the World from Fascism, Communism, and Racism, while we raised the Standard of Living, Health Care, and Life Expectancy.
HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT senior citizens who took:
The melody out of music,The pride out of appearance,
The courtesy out of driving,
The romance out of love,
The commitment out of marriage,
The responsibility out of parenthood,
The togetherness out of the family,
The learning out of education,
The service out of patriotism,
The Golden Rule from rulers,
The civility out of behavior,
The refinement out of language,
The dedication out of employment,
The prudence out of spending,
And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships, and interactions with others on a face to face basis!!
And, we DO understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country.
YES, I’M A SENIOR CITIZEN…!!
I’m the life of the party . . . even if it lasts until 8 p.m.
I’m very good at opening childproof caps . . . With a hammer.
I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up.
I’m smiling all the time, because I can’t hear a thing you’re saying.
I’m sure everything I can’t find is in a safe secure place, somewhere.
I’m wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that’s just my left leg;
but I haven’t made my skin look like wall paper or snake skin.
My ears, nose, tongue, or naval haven’t been pieced with metal rings.
I’m beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Yes, I’m a SENIOR CITIZEN, and I think I am having the time of my life!
Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn’t send it back to them.
Or, maybe I should send it to all my friends anyway.
They won’t remember, even if they did send it.
OUR NEW SHEDS – a further update on our new shed – we are currently awaiting the delivery of soil to the land – once this happens, compacting will be done and our first shed can be ordered. Everyone is excited as we near this very important step.
If you have noticed a change in our Website and Facebook presentation and like the new setup, our thanks go to MK Designs for the wonderful work that is being done to make our site welcoming to you, our readers. I’m sure Mike would like some feedback as to your thoughts on the new presentation.
The Members of the Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc are co-hosting a BIG BBQ BRUNCH on WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2019 from 9.00 am. through to 2.00pm.
Over 15 Sheds from the Central Queensland Region have been invited to attend with their families to make this a very enjoyable day for all.
There will be demonstrations, competitions and the various sheds attending will be displaying information and products produced by their sheds.
Food and drinks will be available for sale on the day with the proceeds from the food going to our nominated charity of The Disabled Children Riders Rockhampton. Should you wish to attend, please register your interest on our email address: admin@rockhamptonmensshed.org.au – this will be required for catering purposes
On the Third of March there will be a charity event happening, there will be a barbeque and golf.
It will be held at the – Iwasaki Resort on Sunday 3rd of March. Prizes include BBQ Ambros x2 Raffles, Lucky Door, Lucky Board x50
