Albany Creek National Seniors

Albany Creek National Seniors is a branch of Australia's National Seniors organization. Anyone over the age of 50 years can join. We meet on the second Friday of each month at the Albany Creek Community Centre, Ernie Street, Albany Creek at 5.30pm. We have speakers, entertainment, we do trips, have interest clubs and generally have heaps of fun. Our interest groups now include Photography, Craft, Book Club, Dining Out, Tennis, Morning Tea Group, Music Club, Glee Club.

4 December 2008

Glee Club

I see a Bad Moon Rising has never sounded so…….. much fun. Do you hear the People Sing? The neighbours certainly did and we’re sure they enjoyed it.

OUR BASIL FAWLTY EXPERIENCE

We were greeted by “Well you just made it in time, we shut the doors at 6.30pm.” Our hostess placed a typed menu in our hand and we sat down. Impressive dining room, 6 other couples.

There was knocking on the closed glass entry doors – aha, more customers. Our Hostess appeared from behind large swing doors and yelled “We’re shut, we shut at 6.30pm - come back tomorrow” It was 6.35pm!

Again the swing doors flew open and with huffing and puffing out she came with meals, saying “Is this yours or yours?” Then wiping her brow, out she went.

Woooosh the doors flew open again - it was drinks time. She grabbed two casks and went from table to table saying “Red or White” and poured from the plastic tap on the cask and disappeared though those doors.

The fellow at the next table thought his glass had only been half filled. He grabbed the casks off the bench and with exaggerated huffing and puffing and wiping of his brow, topped us all up - again and again! He sat down just as she burst in to take tea and coffee orders.

Should we try the silver service coffee – why not. Out it came - two brown arcoroc cups and saucers with unmatched teaspoons. Beautiful silver coffee pot filled with boiling water and a jar of instant coffee on the silver tray.

Back she went, you know where! We all huffed and puffed, wiped our brows and pushed imaginary swing doors – we were living dangerously! Best night ever we all agreed as we laughed our way to the car park. A Nonnymouse

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Outings 2009

January: Wed 28 11.00am Celebrate Australia Day Option: Dress as an Aussie! BYO everything, BBQs available or purchase fish and chips. Venue: Thurecht Park, Scarborough UBD 81Q10 Keith B– Outings Co-Ordinator

Xmas Shockers

- 'CHRISTMAS' was the theme at Alfinas - Served with a great deal of 'GOOD CHEER' and laughter - Enjoyed were 'you beaut' sandwiches -home made scones and to top it off individual christmas patty cakes decorated with holly leaf . Great morning with Great company. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Xmas Raffle

Yes – “Let’s Make It” is providing the raffle prizes for the Xmas meeting. We’re calling it “A Lazy Cushion Christmas.” There, I’ve given you a good hint. So, come prepared – these prizes will make great Christmas gifts.
Usual raffle prices – 3 tickets for $2.

Dining Out Tempters

With the first outing of restaurant visits for Christmas having taken place it’s now time to plan for the outings in 2009.

In early February plans are underway for a Chinese Banquet. Other ideas for outings are Breakfast in Café at Shorncliffe, an Indian Buffet (all you can eat), a Saturday lunch at Flinders on the Park – Sandgate and the very popular Polaris Restaurant at the TAFE at Bracken Ridge.

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know as I welcome any input. Helen C.

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