Newsletter June 2014 Issue – 85
PFT SPECIAL ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Celebrating 25 years as a voluntary service to the local community.
Our silver anniversary “WOW”
Held at Coolibah Downs Nerang on Sunday 1st June 2014, 75 guests enjoyed the unique setting, the atmosphere, the delicious buffet, wonderful company and most attentive staff. The guests included many of our Sponsors , local Dignitaries , Friends of PFT , Our Team of Volunteers , Katrina , Diversional Therapist from Oz Care Day Respite Burleigh represented the many Diversional Therapists on the Gold Coast explaining in her speech the vital role that Diversional Therapy plays , many people had no idea what Diversional Therapy is and found Katrina’s speech most informative .
Many thanks Katrina for your loyal support over many years.
A very special guest Nancy (90 years) from Earle Haven has never missed a luncheon another loyal supporter of PFT.
Wonderful background music provided by Christeen and donated by Jenny Crewes (Somerville Funerals) helped toward a great atmosphere, thank you so much girls.
We were entertained by Karen and Robyn with their dancing dogs showing their special technique.
Frank once again as MC did an amazing job, I observed much laughter and enjoyment throughout the function, many thanks Frank we all enjoy your humour.
THE DAY gives me an opportunity to say a big thank you to all who support our unique community endeavour, especially our volunteers who give their time and effort so selflessly to bring a little Joy, Laughter and Love into the lives of others.
Pets Stock Ashmore again contributed promotional bags as did the G.C.C.Council and Canadae Pet Food, Uncle Tom’s Pet Supplies Nerang generously provided $200 worth of vouchers.
MY SINCERE THANKS FOR ALL THE NOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS ON OUR “SILVER ANNIVERSARY” surely a milestone well achieved.
RAFFLE TABLE
Wonderful contributions this year to our annual fund raiser, congratulations to all the lucky winners!!
Many thanks to everyone who donated the prizes your help is so very much appreciated and what lovely prizes to win just amazing.
How lovely the table looked and thanks to all who manned the table and sold tickets!!
QUEENSLAND DAY
Celebrated on the 11th June at Oz Care Day Respite Burleigh , flying the Qld flag , what a fun day we had with the guests , many are true maroons and we all enjoy a test of how well we know our Queensland ……..verrry interesting !!
SPECIAL VISITOR
At Oz Care Runaway Bay we welcomed Rita, Annette’s visitor from Melbourne, lovely to see the interest in our program, Rita a nurse enjoyed the morning and was thrilled to see the joy, and laughter we were able to impart with doggies doing tricks, dressing up and showing off their obedience skills to the audience then getting a well-earned pat and cuddle.
THIS MONTH’S VISITS
Galleon Gardens RSL Currumbin
Hillview House Merrimac
Oz Care Day Respite Burleigh Heads
Nerang Nursing Home
Oz Care Day Respite Runaway Bay
St James – Arcare Helensvale
The Domain Lodge Ashmore
Hillview House Ashmore
Cypress gardens Carrara
Earle Haven Orchid House Nerang
Private visits requested
WELCOME
We welcomed two new members this month to our team,
Jan and Buddy, Buddy is a one year old male Dachsund, smooth haired very hansome fellow.
And Marilyn and Ozzie, Ozzie is a two year old male Yorkshire Terrier, too cute to be a boy, rather shy although getting to enjoy the company of our other team members.
Both dogs have delightful temperaments and will be much loved in the facilities we visit I am sure.
BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED
What a busy month for celebrations both two and four legged, we started with my birthday, Annette, Elizabeth, Marguerite, Santo, Caesar, Buddy and Ozzie.