Social News
with Val Brooke

CWA seeks support: The Woombye branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association is anxious to recruit new members. The QCWA is a great organisation that has certainly stood the test of time. All ladies of all age groups will benefit by becoming members. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the CWA hall which is on the left hand side of the Woombye School of Arts. The CWA craft ladies meet at 9.30 am and the monthly meeting follows at 1 pm. This year the CWA branches of this whole region are trying to raise funds to upgrade, and rebuild, the units that will be used for needy families in distress.

The Woombye branch conduct interesting meetings, often with an informative guest speaker. Their craft mornings, prior to their general meetings, are always busy with excellent instructors explaining the intricacies of particular crafts. The month of March is when the branch holds its cooking, knitting and crochet competitions and display. Entries for these competitions are accepted from the general public, male or female.

The date is: Tuesday March 9, at 9.30 am. This Cooking, Knitting and Crochet Competition and Display is always a fascinating morning, to see the articles entered in the various categories, and to hear the judge’s comments. If you wish to enter the competitions, phone now for all relevant information of the various categories, to Maria on 5445 9936.

Moore birthdays: Iris Moore of Palmwoods clocked up another birthday on February 15. Iris was intending to spend the Sunday prior to her birthday quietly as befits a lady of her years. But Iris was almost inundated with a surprise visit from two of her daughters and their husbands and various other members of their families. Then surprise, surprise, the third daughter arrived from distant Stanthorpe to wish her mother happy days. Iris was absolutely delighted to see so many of her kinsfolk to help her celebrate her birthday.

Palmwoods bids a welcome to Ken and Judith Owens, who will be working on the development of the first stage of the residential estate known as "Old Orchard". Palmwoods is new territory for Ken, but Judith’s ties with this area go back many years as her father was a medical practitioner about the town of Palmwoods many years ago. Both Ken and Judith have attended functions and meetings in the community and are pleased with the reception they have received.

Library comfort: The comfort of all who use the Woombye Community Library during the hot and humid summer months is to be addressed. An air conditioner is to be installed, within the next week or so. This will be a real blessing as it has been needed in such a close and confined area.

PATCH ADAMS: Robin Williams’ latest film "Patch Adams" will be having its first night premiere on the Sunshine Coast on March 25. The local Zonta Club has been fortunate to have been given the night as a fund raiser for their worthy projects. Zonta members are already selling tickets as there are many Robin Williams devotees who don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to see his latest film. The venue for this first night is the Maroochydore Cinemas, and prior to the show a great supper will be served at 6.30 pm. If you can’t catch a busy Zonta lady for your tickets, phone Sue on 5442 1481 to make a booking. All profits will raise funds for student bursaries and the Skin Bank - two very worthy causes aided by Zonta Clubs.

Vicki and Gary Scheiwe enjoy lunch at Clio's on Valentine's Day, February 14.