Defence
Hello Defence families,
I hope this weeks newsletter finds you all well. Please see below the upcoming events that you may wish to participate in to get connected with other defence families.
Our defence club has been busy with some chilled out lunch breaks - colouring in, playing games on the whiteboard and doing mandalas. We have also started some lead up activities to Remembrance Day. More information will be communicated regarding this in the coming weeks.
Please reach out if there is anything I can do to make your child's time at Holy Spirit the best it can be!
Warm regards,
Kat Jordan DSM
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Coffee Connections – Wednesday 23 October
Join us at café on river way for the October edition of coffee connections where you can meet other ADF families and get to connect with your local DMFS staff. New to Townsville or have been here a while everyone is welcome to join in.
Come along and enjoy a cup of coffee while making new connections and building a supportive community. Remember, your attendance is crucial to keep these events going strong, lets come together and make this coffee connection a success.
When: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Where: café On river way, 15 Sporting Dr Thuringowa
Tickets: Coffee Connections – Café on Riverway
My Dad and Me – Halloween Masks – 26 October
Townsville ADF Dads and kids are invited to our Ghoulish My Dad & Me. We’d love to see the kids (and big kids) dress-up in their favorite costume then show their creativity by painting and decorating themed masks or rocks – a fun addition if you’re adventuring out trick-or-treating later that week!
Numbers are strictly limited, so make sure you register now to avoid missing out. And remember, My Dad & Me is a mum-free zone, so Dads, bring the kids and leave Mum at home!
When: Saturday 26th October 2024
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Where: Geckos Family Centre
Tickets: My Dad and Me – Halloween Masks
Lateral Families Meet & Greet – Wednesday 30 October
While moving far away from home can be an exciting time, you and the family may be experiencing a range of emotions and we're here to support you in any way we can. We are delighted to invite you and your family to an afternoon tea for the opportunity to meet the local DMFS team and other recently arrived lateral families.
Tropical North Queensland is a fantastic place to live, but you may have lots of questions, and want to know how to live like a local, or meet other families who have experienced, or are experiencing, similar circumstances to you. Come along and let us help answer any questions you might have. We'd also love to hear all about your journey!
Please note – this event is for lateral transfer members and families only.
When: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Time: 4.00 pm -6.00pm
Where: Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks
Tickets: Lateral Families Meet and Greet – Lavarack Barracks
The Amazing Race – Friday 8 November
NOTE: This event is only for Australian Defence Force members and their families.
Townsville ADF members, singles, couples and families are invited to be a part of this year’s (almost) amazing race. You can register a team - friends, fam, school teams, or as an individual and we will place you in a team.
Navigate your way around Norman Park beside Jezzine Barracks on The Strand, deduce clues, solve riddles and complete challenges to be crowned the 2024 winners.
We invite you to join us for an exciting day of activities! please register promptly, as spaces are limited and are expected to sell out quickly. We look forward to having a great time together and can’t wait to see you there!
When: Friday 8th November 2024
Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Where: Norman Park 11-13 Isley St North Ward
Tickets: The Amazing Race - Eventbrite
Spouse Paint & Sip Night – Friday 15 November
We know it’s 6 weeks away and a lot can happen between now and then, so we’re taking expressions of interest now for our Spouse (adult 18+) Paint & Sip night on Friday the 15th of November.
If you’re keen to come along, complete our EOI form here.
Numbers are capped, so don’t delay – first in first served. You’ll be contacted closer to the day and tickets allocated via Eventbrite then.
The details are:
Where: Tipsy Doodle, 80 Mather St, Garbutt
When: Friday 15 November 2024
Time: 6.30pm-9.30/10pm
*Photographs will be taken at all DMFS events. Please let our staff know if you do not want your family to be photographed. Photos may be used on our social media channels or in a DMFS publication.