ANYTHING GOES
Anything Goes generally has outings on the third Thursday of the month.
(Always check the Calendar for updates)
CONTACT: Valda (u3acapcoast@gmail.com)
coming up in JUNE 2024:
MAY 2024:
In May we enjoyed a sedate morning tea at Waterline. Our guest speaker was Richard Wilson. He spoke about the history of the Marina.
APRIL 2024:
Our visit this week to the Gracemere CQLX cattle auctions was a unique experience with this being the largest cattle sale complex in the southern hemisphere. We enjoyed a tour and explanation of the vast area and how the cattle were sold; determined either by their weight or sometimes by the complete animal. We then had the opportunity to watch the auctioneers during the sale of the 4678 cattle, from sellers from all over CQ. The amazing young auctioneer had incredible speed and accuracy as he moved with speed along the dozens of pens. Cattle of all ages and colours were corralled, and sold denoting the seller, before being individually weighed.
Today was an eye opener and an amazing experience for the 36 U3A members attending.
MARCH 2024:
A visit to Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary was hugely successful despite the inclement weather. A group of 15 toured the park to view the huge range of animals. The highlight of our visit was the 'show' where we enjoyed an informative talk by the staff.
We studied the snakes while wearing them around our necks, brushed up on the Boyd's forest dragon with one nestled in our hand, became learned about lorikeets while they happily nested in our hair, and the koala was unperturbed by our caresses.
We visited the hospital where vital work is undertaken for over 100 sick and injured animals each year who are rehabilitated with most returned to their wild habitat. Those that can't be returned to their habitats enjoy their lives at the Sanctuary.
Check out the fabulous pics (and a bonus poem) here.
FEBRUARY 2024:
A large group of members had an enjoyable morning tea in the beautiful
surrounds at Stir and Stitch (in Arthur st Yeppoon).
Andy from Ground Art Landscaping gave a very interesting and informative talk about landscaping for our area. He touched on many areas such as suitable plants, pests and weeds, and all areas of landscaping to make your home a special place.
JANUARY 2024:
Anything Goes for this month was lunch (with a touch of origami) at Tsuraya, the Japanese restaurant at the Iwasaki resort.
Read all about it & view the pics!
NOVEMBER 2023:
Around 40 members enjoyed Christmas lunch at Beaches this year. It was a great day. Enjoy our video summary (below).
2023: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Have a look at our video (below) to see some of our wonderful 2023 adventures.
OCTOBER 2023:
In October members enjoyed a talk by Leslie Millican (nurse for 26 years). For the last several years she has been running the Womanfit and Manfit - Age of Excellence classes at the Community Centre. The classes keep clients 'stronger for longer,' both emotionally and physically.
Read all about it & view the pics (and video)!
SEPTEMBER 2023:
In September we enjoyed a fabulous trip to Great Keppel Island. The day included a talk about Marine Life in the Bay, a tour of the Turtle Trail and the resort, information about the restoration and monitoring of the local reefs as well as lunch and refreshments.
Read all about it & view the pics!
JULY 2023:
On Thursday 20th July we visited the Ti Tree Farm at Byfield. A stunning morning at this beautiful property bordered by majestic aged trees delighted all those attending.
Read all about it & view the pics!
JUNE 2023:
On Tuesday 27th June, 22 members enjoyed a visit to Cockscomb Veterans Retreat at the stunning southern face of Mt Wheeler renamed now by the Darumbul people as Gai-i.
Read all about it & view the pics!
MAY 2023:
Last week, 16 of our members enjoyed an amazing morning at the Groves tropical fruit farm at Bungundarra.
Read all about it and view the pics!
APRIL 2023:
A large group attended to hear Denise Weisse, environmental enthusiast, and long term resident of Great Keppel Island give an interesting insight into the history of Great Keppel Island and the work being undertaken now to protect the marine animals in the area.
Read all about it and view the pics!
MARCH 2023: A group of bird enthusiasts were recently privileged to visit the large wetlands north of Yeppoon. The waterways were teeming with birds amongst the beautiful flowering water lilys. An amazing forty-one species were identified and the group was overwhelmed with the diversity and beauty of the area.
Read all about it and view the pics!
DECEMBER 2022: Svetlana’s talk about snakes went ahead on 9th December. She gave a very interesting talk about snakes and what she does to catch them. There were lots of questions from the members.
There have usually been good turnouts for these events.