GoodEnglish at GoodLife

Casual get together Thursday 10th April 5pm - 6.30 Meet at undercover BBQ area at Mooloolaba Spit BYO nibbles to share Its undercover so doesn’t matter if it’s raining. Play area for kids. Bring some Snacks to share . all ESL people welcome You can have dinner when u go home or have takeaway there.

⚠️FLOODING AND HEAVY RAIN ON THE WAY
2.45pm Monday 3 March 2025

Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has escalated the Tropical Cyclone Alfred warning to STAND UP status and Council is advising residents to prepare now and brace for severe weather.

🌊Surf Life Saving QLD has closed all beaches in the region.

🟨 Sandbags
SES has opened up public pick-up point for sandbags from 8am to 8pm:
-Caloundra Depot, Ulm Street South, Caloundra.
-Lighthouse Rugby Club in Caloundra located at Lighthouse Park 81 Arthur Street, Caloundra.
-Maroochydore – Hinterland Lawn Bowls Club – Corner of Elizabeth Daniels Way & Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim
-Coolum Depot – 27 Elizabeth Street, Coolum Beach
-Nambour SES Depot – 38-70 Woombye Palmwoods Road, Woombye
You can collect them or you can fill sandbags yourself.

❗Stay up-to-date with the latest warnings and advice from authorities. Visit Disaster Hub: https://brnw.ch/21wR3Jr

⛈️Potential Impacts:
• Very strong winds could knock down trees, powerlines and blow away unsecured items.
• Power, phones, internet and water may stop working.
• Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding.
• Roads may be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water.

⛔Due to TC Alfred, a number of Council-owned venues are closed until further notice, including:
• Kings Beach Ocean Pool
• Environmental Centres:
• Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
• Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens
• Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary
• Sugar Bag Recreation Park’s mountain bike trails

⚠️Preparation tips:
•Check or make an emergency kit with essentials.
•Make sure friends, family and neighbours know about the cyclone and help them if you can.
•If you have special or medical needs, ensure you have enough medicine and plan for power outages.
•Put away or tie down outside items like furniture, gas bottles, and play equipment.
•Canal residents should secure all items and boats - check your anchorage and stay off your vessels.

📲For more information:
• Follow our local council disaster dashboard here https://brnw.ch/21wR3Js
• Listen to your local ABC radio 90.3
• For power outage information go to https://brnw.ch/21wR3Jt.
• Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall, and river heights at the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
• Check road closures at the QLD Traffic website or for phone service call 13 19 40.
• Check disruptions to public transport at the Translink website.

ESL English lunch. Lots of chatting. Next one 21st March 1200. All welcome. Message for details.

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🏮 Immerse Yourself again in the Magic of the Chinese Lantern Festival (AKA Final Crazy of Lunar New Year Celebration) 2025 at Aussie World! 🏮

The Lantern Festival is the official (also unofficial) ending celebration of the Lunar New Year program, it is recognised as the final crazy before the community returning to normal work and life balance. i.e. the last weekend of Xmas & New Year holiday. 😊
To celebrate the Lantern Festival, we are hosting a multicultural festival aimed at bringing together the local community to experience the joy and cultural richness of this traditional celebration.

Back to Feb 2024, the 1st Lantern Festival on the coast collected huge support from the local community, nearly 2,000 people shown up at the gate in a raining day, one local councillor attended the event left his experience: the rain could not dampen the community spirit.
We are really appreciated and spoiled by the community support and trust; therefore, we have been well prepared this year, from stage performance to lantern and decorations, we tested our limits, despite all volunteers are full time workers.

For the 2nd Lantern Festival preparation, we are getting close to our target, to bring most of the traditional elements like:
• Dragon & lion dance
• Lantern exhibition and decorations
• 3M high inflatable modals, i.e. Snake and wellness god (as attached)
• Cultural stage performance
• Culture experience activities
• Handcraft lantern experience

Aussie World, in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Chinese Association, cordially invites you to partake in this traditional celebration right at Aussie World! Join us for an unforgettable experience, as we bring the spirit of the Lantern Festival to life. 🎇

Try on classic Chinese costumes and stroll through the traditional Chinese palace lanterns including hexagonal revolving lanterns, transporting you to an authentic Lantern Festival celebration

🎉 Activities Include:

👘 Try on ancient Chinese costumes discover your unique stunning photo opportunities.
🎶 Enjoy live music and dance performances.
🎉 Handcrafted lantern material package available for purchase and experience
🥢 Indulge in the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine.
🎠 Bonus: Unlimited Rides (with ride ticket) for an added thrill!

Please note: Children aged 0 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
SOME YOUNG GUESTS REQUIRE AN ADULT WITH A PAID RIDE TICKET TO ACCESS RIDES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUSSIE WORLD'S HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.

*Ride availability subject to maintenance and closures.
**Price includes online booking fee

WHEN: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 08 2025
TIME: 5PM - 9PM
WHERE: AUSSIE WORLD
TICKETS LINK: https://www.aussieworld.com.au/events/2025lantern-festival

When lanterns are there, we hope you're there too.

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🏮 Immerse Yourself again in the Magic of the Chinese Lantern Festival (AKA Final Crazy of Lunar New Year Celebration) 2025 at Aussie World! 🏮

The Lantern Festival is the official (also unofficial) ending celebration of the Lunar New Year program, it is recognised as the final crazy before the community returning to normal work and life balance. i.e. the last weekend of Xmas & New Year holiday. 😊
To celebrate the Lantern Festival, we are hosting a multicultural festival aimed at bringing together the local community to experience the joy and cultural richness of this traditional celebration.

Back to Feb 2024, the 1st Lantern Festival on the coast collected huge support from the local community, nearly 2,000 people shown up at the gate in a raining day, one local councillor attended the event left his experience: the rain could not dampen the community spirit.
We are really appreciated and spoiled by the community support and trust; therefore, we have been well prepared this year, from stage performance to lantern and decorations, we tested our limits, despite all volunteers are full time workers.

For the 2nd Lantern Festival preparation, we are getting close to our target, to bring most of the traditional elements like:
• Dragon & lion dance
• Lantern exhibition and decorations
• 3M high inflatable modals, i.e. Snake and wellness god (as attached)
• Cultural stage performance
• Culture experience activities
• Handcraft lantern experience

Aussie World, in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Chinese Association, cordially invites you to partake in this traditional celebration right at Aussie World! Join us for an unforgettable experience, as we bring the spirit of the Lantern Festival to life. 🎇

Try on classic Chinese costumes and stroll through the traditional Chinese palace lanterns including hexagonal revolving lanterns, transporting you to an authentic Lantern Festival celebration

🎉 Activities Include:

👘 Try on ancient Chinese costumes discover your unique stunning photo opportunities.
🎶 Enjoy live music and dance performances.
🎉 Handcrafted lantern material package available for purchase and experience
🥢 Indulge in the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine.
🎠 Bonus: Unlimited Rides (with ride ticket) for an added thrill!

Please note: Children aged 0 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
SOME YOUNG GUESTS REQUIRE AN ADULT WITH A PAID RIDE TICKET TO ACCESS RIDES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUSSIE WORLD'S HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.

*Ride availability subject to maintenance and closures.
**Price includes online booking fee

WHEN: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 08 2025
TIME: 5PM - 9PM
WHERE: AUSSIE WORLD
TICKETS LINK: https://www.aussieworld.com.au/events/2025lantern-festival

When lanterns are there, we hope you're there too.