I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land that we celebrated on the 7th of July 2010

The people of all nations celebrated NAIDOC day at the club in true indigenous spirit. The day started with traditional dance and song. After this magnificent dislpay of talent, rhythm and melody the men and women went in different directions to partcipate in traditional business. The men decorating boomerangs and the women making beautiful beads and necklaces. You could feel the enjoyment and celebration with people embracing the native culture.

Once these activities were finished we all met around the BBQ to share some traditional tucker with kangaroo steaks, salads and vegetables. The people talked about the day and share some stories and laughs.

OFF THE STREETS AND INTO THE ARTS

YIPPY >> HERE WE GO AGAIN !!!! ITS THE 139 CLUB INC SILENT ART AUCTION....                                     

LAST YEAR PURCHASES OF $7500 BROUGHT SMILES TO PEOPLE ON OUR STREETS AND GAVE THEM SOME RESPITE FROM THE WEATHER AND FURTHER ENJOYMENT WITH AN ONGOING ART GROUP. LIKE LAST YEAR EACH ARTIST WILL RECIEVE 30% OF THE SALE PRICE WITH THE REMAINING 70% BEING RETAINED BY THE 139 CLUB ART GROUP TO PURCHASE ART MATERIALS AND MENTOR FOR NEXT TIME.

FOR THE PAST 12 WEEKS HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN BUSILY AT IT AGAIN... PAINTING, DRAWING AND CREATING WONDERFUL PIECES OF ART TO GO TO AUCTION !! BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO SECURE A PIECE OF ART FROM THESE WONDERFUL, HAPPY AND TALENTED PEOPLE.

MINTER ELLISON LAYWERS HAVE KINDLY DONATED THE VENUE, COCKTAIL FOOD AND BUBBLES SUCH A GENEROUS OFFER TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY LIVING ON THE STREETS.

THE CATE SHAW QUARTET WILL BE PROVIDING THE ENTERTIANMENT SO COME ALONG AND ENJOY THIS FANSTICALLY TALENTED BAND. 

WHEN: WEDNESDAY JULY 28TH 2010
START TIME: ARRIVE AT 5:30 PM FOR A 6:00PM START
FINISH: 8PM
WHERE: MINTER ELLISON LAYWERS 22ND FLOOR WATERFRONT PLACE BRISBANE CITY

ALL WELCOME LUCKY DOOR PRIZE, FREE COCKTAIL FOOD AND BUBBLES

PARKING ON SITE OR ON STREET

DETOURS - STORIES FROM THE STREET

(SPONSOURED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCEL AND THE 139 CLUB INC)

A WONDERFUL EXIBITION OF TRUE STORIES RELATING TO PEOPLE AND THE LIVES !!

THE MAIN QUESTION HERE WAS WHAT HAPPENED !! WHAT TRAUMA OR EVENT TURNED PEOPLES LIVES ON THEIR HEADS TO WARRENT A DETOUR TO HOMELESSNESS?

WE READ 20 SHORT BIOGRAPHIES ACCOMPANIED BY 20 PORTRAITS OF PEOPLE WHO SUFFERED A PERSONAL TRAUMA GREAT ENOUGH FOR A DETOUR INTO HOMELESSNESS TO OCCUR IN THEIR LIVES. STORIES INCLUDING SUCH TRAGIDY AS VERY YOUNG CHILDREN PASSING AWAY, FAMILY BREAK UPS, ONSET OF MENTAL HEALTH AND UNPREVOCKED VIOLNCE.(THE SHORT STORIES WERE WRIITTEN BY Q WEEKEND JOURNO TRENT DALTON AND THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN BY DAVID KELLY Q WEEKEND PHOTGRAPHER AND DAVID HINCHLIFFE COUNCILLOR)

THIS EYE AND HEART OPENING EXIBITION WAS SHOWCASED IN THE TCB ARCADE, FORTITUDE VALLEY FROM THE 7TH - 18TH OF MAY 2010 AND WAS LAUNCHED BY THE GOVENOR HER EXCELLENCY PENELOPE WENSLEY.

 THIS MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITION IN AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER EXIBITS ON REQUEST CONTACT THE MANAGER OF THE 139 CLUB TO DISCUSS DETAILS.

The 139 Club’s first Inaugural High Tea is happening Friday, 26th March at the Victoria Park Function Venue’s stunning Garden Marquee.

The 139 is the largest Drop In Centre for the Homeless and those at risk of Homelessness in Queensland.  The 139 Club recently launched 139 Club Catering which is a unique social enterprise providing food for all manner of parties, functions and corporate events.

The 139 Club’s High Tea is an opportunity for 139 Club Catering to showcase samples of the mouth-watering cuisine prepared by the Catering Company who provide jobs and employment opportunities for members of our community who otherwise would not have access to employment.

At some time or another most of us want to lend a hand to those less fortunate than ourselves – this event provides you with a pleasurable avenue to do so.

Some clients of the 139 Club will tell, in their own words, some truly awe-inspiring stories of how they have overcome adversity with the assistance of the 139 Club. 

    All it takes is 2 hours and $65 dollars in return for which you will be entertained, indulged in traditional High Tea favourites in addition to providing much needed support to the 139 Club.

The 139 Club’s first Inaugural High Tea is happening Friday, 26th March at the Victoria Park Function Venue’s stunning Garden Marquee.