CCs Chit Chat – Coast Connections Newsletter April / May 2010

Here we are back with our April / May Newsletter. If you would like this in computer friendly / easy to print out pdf format you can Download it HERE.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Before I start rabbiting on I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our men and women who fought so bravely, paying the ultimate sacrifice so we may live in freedom and peace.
We also remember the men and women who returned from the wars and those that are still fighting to ensure our freedom. LEST WE FORGET

Lunch at the Ivory Hotel
What a great roll up. Twenty six of us enjoyed the great food and beautiful ambiance of the Ivory Hotel Tweed Heads. If you have not been before it is well worth the effort. Meals are $10 and snacks $7 with a good variety to choose from.

Our St Patrick’s Day picnic at Cudgen Creek was washed out so we ended up back at the Ivory for
another yummy lunch.

What a great day for bush walking at Mt Tamborine. The wind blew, it poured rain and the mist was so thick you could hardly see. Did that stop six of us from turning up on the day? Eternal optimists I think!
We ended up spending most of the day in the coffee shop, however some did venture out in the rain to check out the local wares. Even in the rain Tamborine is beautiful so will not be long before we re-schedule a date for the walk. Jo won the joke of the day with her Maxwell Smart phone impersonation.

COAST CONNECTIONS AGM

We cannot continue to run without having an AGM. This is your club. Your involvement and support is vital to the survival of our club. To-date Kim Mead has expressed her interest as continuing as club Treasurer and if no one else comes forward I will nominate to continue as president. Come on girls it’s not hard. We need a Club secretary. The only requirements are you attend once a month meetings and have reasonable computer skills.

REMEMBER
You do not have to be on the committee to help out.
How often have you made the comment” gee I wish we had more events like ??????”
Do you have an idea for an event? If you do put your hand up and be the events co-ordinate for that event. It’s not hard and your committee will be there to help and provide the necessary advertising in the newsletter and flyers to ensure the best possible result for your event. By doing this it will ensure lots of variety for future events.

AGM DATE ; SATURDAY 5th JUNE 2010
VENUE AND TIME TO BE ADVISED
GAY DAY SUNDAY 2ND MAY
Our very own day. Join your friends and like-minded people at PARKLANDS SHOWGROUNDS SOUTHPORT. Starting at 11am with an entry fee of $12.

The venue is fully licensed so sorry NO BYO. Lots of entertainment, jumping castles, stalls, games, prizes and food stalls. Sorry this venue does not allow pets. KATE COOK will be the headline artist with lots more bands and DJ’s.

This is an all weather venue so don’t let inclement weather stop you from rolling up and enjoying the day. For further information go to www.goldcoastgayday.com

We ask all CC’s members to wear their badges. We will be sitting in the main arena near the big stage. Just look for our badges, smiles and the best looking group on the Coast.

FEATHERS CLUB CHALLENGE
CC’s members have been challenged to a bare foot bowls tournament on FRIDAY 7th May starting at 5PM AT Southport Bowls Club. Marine Parade, Southport

It is to be a friendly game with coaches on hand to fine tune our games, but hey girls lets turn up in force and show them how to play bowls. Go CC’s Meals and drinks are available at the club.

LUNCH AT THE IVORY HOTEL WEDNESDAY 19th May 2010
Lets do lunch at the Ivory Hotel.Wharf Street, Tweed heads.Meet you there at 11.30am.

BALLINA CAMPING TRIP 21ST TO 25TH MAY 2010
We have had such a great time camping at South Ballina Beach we have decided to do it again with our friends from Feathers Club. Ricky has kindly done the groundwork for us.

LARGE CABINS large ensuite cabins, AC, TV, ¾ kitchens, 1 double bedroom, 3 bunk beds, and futon bed couch in lounge. Fully self contained, all linen and cutlery etc. supplied. Cost is $145 per night. This sleeps 7 but 5 is very comfortable and would cost $29 per person but pay for 3 nights and stay for 5.

CABIN 28 – budget ensuited cabin, small kitchen, TV, small lounge, small bathroom, everything supplied $85 per night.

TENT SITES: POWERED SITES WITH GAZEBO – Cost is $32 per night, or Friday/Sat/Sun $32 per night for two people, and an extra $7 per night per person maximum of 6 per site. Monday to Friday $28 per site, $7 per extra guests.
 
UNPOWERED SITES AROUND GAZEBO – West 7, 8, 9. 3 in total. Cost is Midweek $22 per night for 2 people, or $28 per site per night Friday/Sat/Sun for two people, and an extra $7 per person per site up to a maximum of 6 per site. Monday to Friday $22 per site for two people.
 
Special rates apply for us. Stay 5 nights pay for 3 nights. Of course you can stay from 1 to 5 nights.
Check out the location on www.ballinabeachvillage.com.au   
Five minutes walk to a pristine beach, which we have mostly to ourselves. This resort is PET FRIENDLY.

For more information and to let us know that you are interested contact
Judy on 0412145810 or 0266761520 or email Coast Connections.

You do not have to stay the full five days. Come along and enjoy the days you are able to attend.

To book please phone Ricky at South Ballina Beach Caravan Park On 02 66863347 or email
rikki@ballinabeachvillage.com.au
Don’t forget to tell her you are with the CC’s / feathers group

HOW TO GET THERE
At Ballina turn right onto Pacific highway, follow that for about 5mins and look for the big prawn (if it is still there) on your right hand side. 300m past the big prawn you turn left into Burns Point Ferry Road. This takes you to the river ferry crossing, which cost $4.00 per car. Once off the ferry take the first turn left(200m from ferry) The Park is the second one along approx 4.4 km.

Don’t Forget Your Fishing Gear!