Archive for October, 2008

TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL AUCTIONEER’S BALL 2008

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Trinity Anglican School are pleased to announce that this year’s Auctioneer’s Ball will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Cairns on Friday 24th October and our selected charity will be COUCH.

As a community minded establishment, Trinity Anglican School have pledged a significant part of the funds raised to this wonderful cause.

Tickets are on sale at reception at Marlin Coast Campus (ph. 40577000) for $75 pp and bookings are now being accepted.  Cost includes; Dinner, wine on table, live music by ONCUE as well as the grand auction itself.

Donations of any description, in the form of auctionable items can also be pledged by contacting the organiser Mr Terry Reid on 0427 079 222 or through email terryr@tas.qld.edu.au.

We look forward to seeing you there on this wonderful occasion.

Terry Reid

Assistant Head of Campus

Trinity Anglican School

Marlin Coast Campus 4879

“Kids with Diabetes” Charity Golf Day

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Half Moon Bay Golf Course, Yorkeys Knob
Meeting at 10am for 10.30am tee off
Friday 24 October, 2008
FNQ kids will benefit
Insulin pumps & diabetes educational Camps will be funded“sponsor a hole or nominate a team and enjoy a day of golf”

Contact Glenys or Pauline

FNQ Hospital Foundation

40506723

PRETTY IN Pink

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Girls’ day at the races

SATURDAY
25TH OCTOBER

TICKETS ARE LIMITED. BOOK NOW AT CAIRNS JOCKEY
CLUB, CANNON PARK, MULGRAVE RD PHONE 4054 1203
BROTHERS COX PLATE

More Info:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRETTY IN PINK FLYER

Hoops & Hooves – Melbourne Cup Extravaganza

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Tuesday 4th November

12pm – 3pm

$85 per person

Bookings: The Brewery Tour Desk

Lake St. Cairns

Ph: 4057 0500

Physical Activity and Cancer

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

An update presented by Prof Kerry Courneya

University of Alberta, Canada

Professor Kerry Courneya will provide an update on the role of physical activity in cancer control including primary and secondary prevention, coping with treatments and rehabilitation after treatments, as well as cancer survivorship.

CAIRNS

Date: October 10, 2008
Venue: Cancer Council Queensland
169 Aumuller Street
Bungalow Qld 4870
RSVP: by October 7, 2008 on (07) 4031 1555
or susanferrisday@cancerqld.org.au or christinetaylor@cancerqld.org.au

TOWNSVILLE

Date: October 8, 2008
Venue: Cancer Council Queensland
4 Warburton Street
North Ward Qld 4810
RSVP: by October 3, 2008 on (07) 4721 1644
or christinetaylor@cancerqld.org.au

Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm, presentation 6.00pm to 7.30pm

More Info:

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Breast Cancer Matters

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Facilitators

Sandra Gregg
Specialist Breast Care Nurse

&

Mal Fraser
Cancer Support Coordinator Cancer Council Queensland Cairns

VENUE

Cancer Council Queensland
Cnr Scott & Aumuller Streets Bungalow, Cairns

Date

30th October 2008
11.00 am to 4.00 p.m.
Lunch provided

Program

11.00 – 12.00 pm
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

12.00 pm – 12.30 p.m.
The Role of the Breast Care Nurse
Sandra Gregg -SBN

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
Lunch

1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Understanding Emotions & Coping Strategies

2.00 pm – 2.45 pm

Manageing Lymphodema & Minimising the risk.

2.45 pm – 3.15 pm
Support for Women with Breast Cancer
Mal Fraser CCQ

3.15 – 3.45 pm
Accessing Breast Prostheses & Swimwear
Alison Scardon “Figgers”

3.45 pm – 4.00pm
Evaluation and Close

Join the…
CAIRNS
“Breast Cancer Matters” Program
“Support for Women with Breast Cancer”

“Breast Cancer Matters” is a FREE educational and support program for women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.
The Program is designed to give information about breast cancer, cancer treatments, stress management, self-image and relationships, whilst giving women an opportunity to share experiences.
The program is FREE and will be facilitated by health professionals working in the area of breast cancer care. The sessions will be held over 4 sessions.The group will be held in a relaxed and supporting environment to optimise learning and peer support.

More Info:

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PROSCARE

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

FREE Education and Support Program……For men affected by Prostate Cancer

Men, their families and friends, are invited to attend a series of cancer information, discussion and support

sessions 12md – 1. pm “Understanding Prostate Cancer and Treatments”

1pm – 2 pm Meeting F.N.Q.Prostate Cancer Supp Gr. & Lunch

DATE: Wednesday 15th October 2008

TIME: 12.00 md – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Cancer Council Queensland

Cnr Scott & Aumuller Sts Bungalow

(Free Lunch provided)

RSVP: Annette on 40311555 by Mon. 13th October 2008