Where is this year going! As winter finally comes to a close, a cold one it has been. We've had numerous reasons to celebrate and enjoy good food and company. It's been a delightful change to celebrate the soon to-be-arrival of new life and also the short stay of old familiar faces of our interstate and international travellers.
As we draw closer and closer to the silly season, we have many reasons to get those festive wheels spinning. Get that calendar out and start locking in dates for the events and fundraisers ahead.
SAVE THE DATE!
Have you got your 90s costume ready?
Remember our ninth birthday party will be on September 24th at the Varsity Tavern (2 Santa Maria Court). It is 90's theme so please come dressed in your best 90's attire.
As always there will be Food, Photo Booth, Drinks and Music from our old favourite Dan Hannaford.
Please RSPV on our facebook event page HERE:
DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION, DOUBLE THE TROUBLE - DOUBLE THE NEW LITTLE ADDITIONS TO THE PURPLE FAMILY
Not long now until our gorgeous Meg and Heleena leave us (temporarily!) to start the next chapter of their lives at mammas.
Please join us for an afternoon tea celebrating both mum’s-to-be Meg & Heleena on:
Friday 2nd September – 3:30pm at Strides.
If you would like to contribute towards a gift for the double bundles, please see Jess. You can easily email her here - Jess@makingstrides.com.au
WELCOME LEAH TO OUR PURPLE FAMILY!
As our team grows, so does our knowledge and areas of expertise. Leah, beach lover, swimmer and dance floor extraordinaire, not only has her Masters in Exercise Physiology but also her Doctor of Physiotherapy! You'll see Leah's smiley face on the floor with the other trainers but she'll be happy to assist with acute injury diagnosis and manual therapy too!
A DECADE OF SIP WEEK! PLAY A PART WITH US IN NOVEMBER THIS YEAR
This year SIP Week will run from 7th to the 13th of November.
Join us to raise funds and awareness for SCI and the all important research continually happening to help find a cure. Our team really do give a SUCK and we challenge you to join us this year and drink all your beverages through a straw for a week.
Stay tuned for more information to come!
BIG BLUE TABLE FOR BEYOND BLUE
Join us on Tuesday October 4th for Beyond Blue's Fundraiser, 'Big Blue Table'. A simple gold coin or small donation will allow you participate in our interesting talking points, conversation starters and of course food! Stay tuned for more info, guest speakers and great conversation.
Follow the facebook event HERE to stay up to date.
If you are unable to attend the day but would still wish to donate, do so HERE
FEELS LIKE THE OLD DAYS WITH OUR VISITING INTERNATIONAL PURPLE PEOPLE
It has been a loooong time coming and it was 100% worth the wait. Our beautiful Kiwi, Mya, and our favourite Japanese, Kid, paid visit to us and also to enjoy our priceless sunny beaches, irresistible food and hectic gym floor. Our floor is really starting to fill up now with our purple fam that are near and far. Who will be next?...
Fuzzy Food
Fuzzy is at it again with the sweet and savoury heavy recipes. Who knew you could still enjoy all the good food and still hit your fitness and health goals. Lets us know what meals you've been enjoying most! Click the File below to download your copy of this months recipes's.
SYNCHRON INFORMATION EVENING
Join us on Thursday September 1st at 4:30pm for some nibbles and to hear of some information about neuroprosthetics and current research happening right here in Australia.
Synchron have developed an endovascular brain computer interface that can access the brain using its natural highways - the blood vessels, while avoiding open brain surgery. The aim is to help those with paralysis reconnect with digital devices. Come along to learn about the technology so far and hear from a clinical researcher about the exciting new study! Read the flyer below for more information.
RSVP to meg@makingstrides.com.au right away so you don't miss out!