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Christmas is a wonderful time to pause and count our blessings and delight in our family and friends. Unfortunately for some, the Christmas season is also one of sadness and loss. Even though I lost my father a number of years ago, Christmas is a time when I feel his absence most acutely. Dad left

Jally Productions present Calendar Girls The Heritage Theatre  Gympie Civic Centre Friday 1 February 2013 from 6.30pm Link out: Click here At first glance it should look like your classic WI calendar. Jams, cakes and sewing and all that. Except for one thing…the ladies are not naked, they’re nude.’ A group of extraordinary women, members

Event Name: Little Haven pop Up ShopLocation: 123 Mary Street GympieStarts Monday 19 November 2012 at 8:30am and ends Saturday 8 December 2012 at 4:30pmDescription: 123 Mary Street, Gympie Monday 19th November 2012 to Saturday 8th December opening Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm Plants, craft, books, clothing, crockery, electrical goods, mobility aids, homemade cakes & preserves

Glam up and get swept up in Melbourne Cup Fever! Little Haven’s  Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Camel Races The Pavilion, Gympie Trackside Tuesday 6th November 2012 from 11am Your best seat in the house to view Gympie’s famous Melbourne Cup Day  CAMEL RACES…………………..     Who’d be anywhere else! Melbourne Cup Tickets $40 Includes $10 race track entry Champagne & hors-d’oeuvres

Location: Gympie Cricket Fields, One Mile Oval Starts   8:00am Description: Gympie Cricket Association will host Seven A Side Cricket Carnival with BBQ, Bar and raffles. Raising funds for Little Haven Palliative Care GYMPIE Cricket Association is calling for cricket teams, no matter the skill level, to take to the crease for a good cause

Wednesday 19 September Little Haven Centre, 14 Henry Street, Gympie Drinks and Nibbles from 6.30pm Meeting Commencing at 7.00 pm Followed by Hot Supper ALL WELCOME! RSVP 17th September 2012 By Phone 5482 9091

 BoQ Broncos Charity Golf Day The Gympie Pines Golf Course Friday 26 October 2012 at 7:30am to  4:00pm Brisbane Broncos’ Ben Hannant and Michael Hancock will be in Gympie for the day – chipping in for charity along with Off the Bench Crew Ben Ikin, Mark Corvo & Paul Dyer hosting the post game lunch. Players will have

123 Mary Street, Gympie Monday 6 August 2012 to  Saturday 25 August opening Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm The Little Haven ”Pop Up Shop” from Monday 6th August for a 3 week stint….Plants, craft, books, clothing, crockery, electrical goods, mobility aids, homemade cakes & preserves and everything in between. If we don’t have it – it’s not

  The August 2012 Bridal Expo promises to have something for everyone. Local businesses will be there to help Brides and Grooms to make their special day an occasion they will remember with a smile forever. If you are graduating this year and looking to see what is available for you locally then the Expo is the

Event Name: Annual Memorial ServiceLocation: Wesleyan Methodist Church – Exhibition RoadStarts Sunday 22 July 2012 at 2:00pm and ends Sunday 22 July 2012Description: The annual Little Haven Memorial Service provides a chance to reflect on the memory of loved ones and for us to pay tribute to the 140 patients we have cared for and

Ladies Night The Pavilion Gympie Friday 3rd August 2012 from 6.30pm Link out: Click here  “If ever there’s been a show that does exactly what it says on the tin then Ladies Night is surely it. Raunchy, risque and rollicking good fun”.   Chris High The ultimate night out and not only for the girls! FEATURING KEN JAMES              

The Little Haven ‘Pop Up’ Shop Location: 123 Mary Street, Gympie Little Haven Shop Opens Monday 16 April to Sat May 5th   M-F 8.30am to 4.30pm Sat 8.30am – 12 .30pm Q) What do you call a Group of Owls???? A) A Parliament …… and also a very generous donation to our next pop up

Springtime At Springhalls 741 Shadbolt Road Cedar Pocket Saturday 13th September 1.30 – 5.30pm A fun afternoon with delicious food, music, games on the lawn, raffles, auctions and a most fashionable hat competition! Delicious High Tea style menu served to you Licensed Bar Relax and listen to the music of  wafting across  the beautifully manicured gardens

The Combined Rotary Clubs of Gympie and Cooloola  invite you to the St Patrick’s Day Craic Saturday 17th March 2012 Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor Street, Gympie 4570 6.30pm to late Entertainment by Brian Doyle – 6 time Australian Comedian of The Year Link out: Click here    and music by Gympie’s own Celtic Boyos. 3 Course

Join in this Christmas Celebration brought to you by Little Haven Cooloola/Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Inc. –  An Indulgence of Fine Art, Craft, Collectables & Gourmet “A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR” AN INDULGENCE OF  FINE ART, CRAFT, COLLECTABLES & GOURMET  9- 4 pm & 6.30 – 10pm FRIDAY  Nov 30th and  9 – 4 Saturday 1st DECEMBER

Event Name: Monster Garage SaleLocation: 101A Stumm Roda, Southside GympieStarts Saturday 3 March 2012 at 8:00am and ends Sunday 4 March 2012 at 2:00pmDescription: Come and grab a bargain at our Little Haven Monster Garage Sale…. Furniture, Plants, Jams, Cooking, Books , Clothes and More all going out at bargain prices. Donation of goods for

Event Name: Volunteer TrainingLocation: Little Haven CentreStarts Friday 3 February 2012 at 10:00am and ends Friday 3 February 2012 at 3:30pmLink out: Click hereDescription: Many individuals contribute to the Little Haven Team and volunteers play an important role. Patient care volunteers work closely with our staff to offer respite care at home for families. Training

And so as the year draws to a close a huge thank you to all our beautiful staff who have had a very busy year juggling an enormous workload and doing it with their usual grace and good humour. Thank you to every one of our committee and volunteers who give so generously of their

Australia Day Barbeque Breakfast Where: 237 Lobwein Rd Kybong Starts Thursday 26 January 2012 at 8:00am Join us for a great morning with: Buffet Breakfast, Entertainment, fun & games, Trivia Quiz and refreshments   Directions – Click ‘Directions’ and you’ll see under the map that you can enter your address and get Google Map Driving

It is quite natural to be afraid about palliative care. It conjures up images of a death sentence and the use of morphine to make patients stuporosed until they die. Palliative care deals with death and is therefore always stuck with this myth and misunderstanding about what it is. Palliative care is not

A Christmas Affair Friday-Saturday 2-3 December, 2011   9am – 4pm Civic Centre, Mellor Street, Gympie A Christmas Affair  is a new and exciting fundraising venture for Little Haven.   Stalls Stalls Stalls offering Great christmas Gift Shopping Incorporating an extensive array of  Fine Art, Craft, Collectables and Gourmet this will  definitely be an indulgence

Glam up and get swept up in Melbourne Cup Fever! Little Haven’s  Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Camel Races The Pavilion Atrium, Gympie Race Track Tuesday 1 November 2011 at 11:00am Your best seat in the house to view Gympie’s famous Melbourne Cup Day  CAMEL RACES…………………..     Who’d be anywhere else! Melbourne Cup Tickets $40 Includes $10 race track entry

Event Name: Seven A Side Cricket CarnivalLocation: Gympie Cricket Fields, One Mile OvalStarts Sunday 30 October 2011 at 8:00am and ends Sunday 30 October 2011Description: Gympie Cricket Association will host Seven A Side Cricket Carnival with funds raised going to Little Haven. Day will include BBQ, Bar and raffles. To register your interest phone Russell

Event Name: Lady Mayoress\’s Gold Rush ConcertLocation: The Gympie Civic CentreStarts Thursday 13 October 2011 at 7:00pm and ends Thursday 13 October 2011Link out: Click hereDescription: Tickets $15 / $12 Available from Foxy Lady Mary St Gympie

Event Name: Little Haven AGMLocation: 14 Henry Street, GympieStarts Wednesday 14 September 2011 at 18:30:00 and ends Wednesday 14 September 2011Description: Drinks and Nibbles from 6.30pm Meeting Commencing at 7.00 pm Followed by Supper RSVP 9th September 2011 By Phone 5482 9091

Volunteers Orientation Day Little Haven Centre, 14 Henry Street Gympie Friday 3rd February 10am – 3pm On Friday, 3rd February 2012 Little Haven will host an Orientation Day for new volunteers from 10 am to 3 pm. Many individuals contribute to the Little Haven Team and volunteers play an important role. Patient care volunteers work

The Surface Hill Uniting Church Hall Saturday 30 July 2011 at 12:00 Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, Beautiful homemade soup, Crusty bread and dessert for just $10head. Easy listening music by Ken Beck. Bookings through little Haven Office 5482 9091

We live in a society that doesn’t like to talk about dying, let alone plan for the care it would like to receive at the end of life, and we know that one of the greatest barriers to receiving quality care at the end of life is a lack of knowledge and preparation. We are

Photo’s taken at The Photo Booth from the Royal Wedding are now available for download. Sorry for the inconvenience. Just click on the photo to see full size then right click on the photo you want and click save as ….. and save to wherever you wish on your own computer. More Photos on the

The annual Little Haven Memorial Service provides a chance to reflect on the memory of loved ones and for us to pay tribute to the 140 patients we have cared for and lost over the past year. All family, friends and relatives are invited to join the Little Haven staff and volunteers at this peaceful,

Katie’s Hens Night Billy’s Hotel, Mary Street, Gympie Friday 15 April 2011 at 7pm to 10pm Entry by Pre booked Ticket $20 Incl. Arrival Cocktail & Canapes LIVE Entertainment Purchase at Billy’s NJ Case & Assoc Or Leeanne on 54825544

It is quite natural to be afraid about palliative care. It conjures up images of a death sentence and the use of morphine to make patients stuporosed until they die. Palliative care deals with death and is therefore always stuck with this myth and misunderstanding about what it is. Palliative care is not just about

Event Name: Volunteer TrainingLocation: Little Haven Centre, 14 Henry StreetStarts Friday 8 April 2011 at 10:00:00 and ends Friday 8 April 2011Description: Orientation for all new or refresher for existing volunteers. Our values, mission and areas of interest for volunteers. Bring a plate for the shared lunch.

The Little Haven staff and committee thank the Gympie community for your fantastic support throughout 2010 including our 100+  wonderful volunteers. Together we are making a real difference to those in our area during their darkest hours by providing compassionate care and living support. Your generosity has ensured this care has been available to 121

The Little Haven Palliative Care 2011 Calendar is now available at $5 per calender. The Calendar is sponsored by a number of local businesses. Below is a video showing the calendar and also calling for people who are willing to help with the distribution and sale of the Calendar and anyone who has ideas about

LITTLE Haven Palliative Care’s Sue Manton has won the Regional Service category at the Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards held at the Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton on Saturday night. The awards recognise groups, business and communities who play a vital role in enhancing the social or economic sustainability in areas such as environment and Landcare initiatives,

Little Haven Cooloola and Sunshine Coast Palliative Care  business manager Sue Manton has been named one of three finalists for the Regional Service Award in this years Regional Achievement and Community Awards which has a prize of $2500. The nomination notes that through Sue’s efforts the centre continues to provide a vital community service by improving end

The Royal Wedding Viewing & Gala Reception Gympie Civic Centre – Mellor Street Gympie Friday 29 April 2011 from 6.30pm If you’re like the Duchess of York and been snubbed from the royal wedding guest list – we have the perfect alternative for you. Your exclusive invitation to Gympie Celebrations of the Royal Wedding of

This community is unique in it’s consistent and growing support & knowledge of palliative care.  Phyl Littles visionary views on appropriate end of life care were seeded in this community 30 years ago with the commencement of Cancer Care & Counsel.  Articles Phyl  wrote in the Gympie Times 3 decades ago reflect current thinking on