On Tuesday, Janette and Lyn, on behalf of Quota Carindale, boarded the 7:00 am Big Red Cat heading for North Stradbroke Island.  Here we were to deliver donated aged care goods and a special chair to the Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged and Frail Hostel at Dunwich.

As the big Red Cat arrived way in advance of the appointment time for the drop off of the donated goods, breakfast at Point Lookout was on the agenda.  Arriving at Point Lookout it was seen that the ocean wasn’t happy.  Rough seas were breaking across the rocks and the surf beach was far from tempting for a quick dip.  Heading for the Café, a seat with a great view allowed for a most enjoyable breakfast.  After breakfast it was back to Dunwich to deliver the goods to Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa.

On arrival, Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa exudes a calmness and peace.  On entering the building with the donated goodies, a staff member sought out the Care Manager who welcomed Janette and Lyn.  She greatly appreciated the donation of the aged care goods and was very grateful to receive the chair.  This chair is one that is used at the dinner table and doesn’t move as the person sits in it even though it is on wheels. Once seated, the occupant can move it by walking their feet towards the table until the ideal position is reached.  To get up from the table, the occupant walks the chair backwards until well clear of the table and then pushes down on the arms of the chair to lift themselves out of it – a very, very useful chair.

After farewelling the Care Manager, the next port of call was North Stradbroke Island State School.  Quota Carindale had previously supported this school’s chaplaincy service and as the school was in the process of appointing a new chaplain, Quota Carindale contact details were left with the school administration with a request that once appointed the chaplain contact Quota Carindale.

Once the business with the school was completed, it was time for a little R & R before boarding the Big Red Cat for the return journey.  Brown Lake was the chosen venue.  A beautiful spot to relax and absorb the peace emanating from the Lake and its surrounds.  A picture is worth more than words and here is a photo of Brown Lake, such a tranquil place to relax.