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Celebrating sixty and what’s ahead FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER Group editor Seniors Newspapers network

WELCOME to our June edition. This month our front cover personality is William McInnes, he’s certainly one bloke who hasn’t fallen for any anti-ageing propaganda – well not that he’s telling us anyway. And why would he, he looks good to me. I recently celebrated a milestone – I hit 60, and I started to reflect upon how different turning 60 is for me, compared to my parents. For a start, my parents may have picked up several birthday cards from their letterbox while I received dozens of birthday greetings from my Facebook friends. I went out and listened to a band playing in a beachside café.

Day targets elder abuse THE Palaszczuk Government has stepped up the fight against elder abuse, launching a new campaign to target the growing issue in Queensland. Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke said the campaign There’s no excuse for elder abuse was being launched in the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Thursday, June 15, to create awareness around this unacceptable behaviour and ways it

could be addressed. “Sadly, older people can be vulnerable to abuse, with more than 1350 new elder abuse notifications in Queensland in 2015 – up from around 1280 in the previous year,” Mrs O’Rourke said. “The increase in reported incidents of abuse shows that more people are coming forward, but we know many cases go unreported. That is why we have stepped up the fight against elder abuse

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The time of alfresco dining and a choice of bands playing at venues was still to come to Brisbane when my parents turned 60. A good friend presented me with a wetsuit and challenged me to join a group of ocean swimmers. I feel confident in saying this sort of gift takes the active ageing philosophy to a whole new level. During the 1980s when my parents turned 60, life rolled on amidst clouds of tobacco smoke, news of Alan Bond, Holmes Le Court and Bob Hawke. No one warned you that eating red meat more than three times a week could cause trouble, that electric cars were around the corner (let alone driverless cars) or that

computer programs would shape our lives in so many ways. But, they had seen plenty changes and sensed more were on the way. As unique individuals, we all age in our own way, but perhaps I share with you the same source of wonder and a certain nostalgia when I look back on youthful photos. Certainly, my three sisters and I all experience similar feelings; we each marvel that we had no idea how youthful, fit, stylish and pretty we were. Now we share a sense of humour about the fading, the fattening, the lining and leaning (really, what else can you do), while boldly waging war with an overflowing fountain of potions and lotions.

Years ago, I was travelling in Cambodia and people were wearing T-shirts that said “Same Same” – on the front, and “Something Different” on the back. I thought it was a rather apt summation of life. Perhaps too, for this edition, we have kept a consistent record with another month’s reading of inspiring personality stories, and our ‘Something Different’ is the Financial Literacy feature. We have endeavoured to share very practical advice here – I hope you agree. This month highlights the problem of Elder Abuse, in our Talknthoughts section, I have written about a different aspect of Elder Abuse – Economic Abuse and how this often leads to homelessness. I hope we have given you plenty to enjoy, think about and perhaps even surprise. Cheers, Gail

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and are encouraging family members, friends, neighbours and members of the community to come forward. Research shows many cases have been committed by a family member, with the most common offences being physical or emotional intimidation, financial abuse such as bank skimming, and transfer of assets.” Elder Abuse helpline: phone 1300 651 192 or www.qld.gov.au /noexcuseforelderabuse.

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As unique individuals, we all age in our own way, but perhaps I share with you the same source of wonder and a certain nostalgia when I look back on youthful photos.

AUSTRALIAN Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Noosa continues to bring its members and visitors interesting guest speakers from across the world, all experts in their field. Last month they heard from Michael Marendy, a fashion and textiles conservator and curator, talking about how Brisbane women have dressed over the past 150 years. He told of a time when the production of clothing underwent massive changes due to advances in technology and changes in work practices. On July 15, ADFAS presents speaker Kate Strasdin from the UK who will talk about underwear. It’s no frivolous matter, undergarments form the basis of all good outfits. Christian Dior said: “Without foundations there can be no fashion”. For centuries, the clothed silhouette was determined not so much by what the outer garments looked like but how they were shaped by the foundation garments. From corsets to farthingales, busks to camisoles, crinolines to bustles. Kate Strasdin will consider how these foundations shaped our

CORSETS TO CAMISOLES: Underwear, the foundation for all fashion. PHOTO: DASEAFORD

ancestors’ approach to dress. She will also debunk some of the long held myths about the dangers of the corset and what is really thought about comfortable dress. Kate has worked with dress and textiles in museums for almost 20 years in curatorial positions and is Assistant Curator at the Fashion and Textile Museum in Totnes,

Devon. She is also a Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University, teaching history and contextual studies to fashion and textile students. She is a published author and is also one of the youngest practitioners of the dying art of producing handmade Honiton lace. For more information, phone 5448 2394.

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Gillian loves teaching design history at U3A

TALKING to Gillian Davies requires you to take a deep breath, nod your head a lot and then just sit back and try to take it all in. Gillian is one of the lecturers at Sunshine Coast University of the Third Age. She teaches design and architecture history and to say she loves her subject is a mighty understatement. Although it sounds like a high-brow subject, Gillian makes it sound like high-end entertainment. “Design and architecture history can be about anything,” she says at break-neck speed. “It can be about a dress, a photograph, jewellery, architectures, a building – after all, a building is only a large object. It can be about materials, plastics, textiles, furniture.” Gillian said she made sure her lectures were fun, even though her

presentations could include more than 100 photographs and plenty of information.

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When I saw all the courses available at U3A, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous they were. I wanted to be part of it. “I like to break down the knowledge, the narrative,” she said. “I don’t like to be high-falutin about it. I might even sing and dance during a lecture – I am Welsh, we sing a lot!” Gillian, who is 68 and retired from academic work 10 years ago, had a long career teaching in the US before moving to the Sunshine Coast, where she has found her retirement niche at U3A. “I tried to play golf but I was very bad at it, failed

completely,” she said. “I thought this golf thing is not working and I didn’t like the (atmosphere) at the club. “When I saw all the courses available at U3A, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous they were. I wanted to be part of it. I put my hand up to give lectures. “I am an educator. I don’t like hierarchy and I don’t like people who are not willing to share their learnings. “I make my lectures fun. I do a lot of preparation and it is hard work, but not compared with what it used to be like before the internet. “I used to have to go to the library and spend hours. Now I enjoy (lecturing) so much. It has brought all the knowledge I have to the forefront of my mind. It’s been like getting on a horse and galloping again. “The people at U3A are lovely. It is my greatest joy.”

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He’s 53 this year and with a self-effacing sense of humour accepts that his body has undergone certain changes. “You can’t hide what you are,” he says with a tinge of bravado. McInnes is a big fellow – 6ft 3” (190cm) and solid, he had the sort of build that has a propensity to grow larger with age... “I’m not getting into a wetsuit these days, I’m as big as a zeppelin,” he laughs. And no matter what anyone says, he’s not going the way of the facelift. Even when he runs into a couple of funsters at one his book-signing events. “What happened to you?” one lady asked the

author. “You used to be so good looking.” “Well, I’ve gone down the river of life,” he replies. Then, the lady’s mum chimes in: “Well you’ve gone right out to sea,” she retorts. He liked their straightup sense of humour. Later on, he tells me, they all ended up sharing a cup of tea. This small encounter speaks volumes for his humour and also his appreciation of the authentic self. As one of Australia’s most successful actors, he hasn’t got any tickets on “hisself”. And that’s the sort of Aussie vernacular he uses to explain the world. He believes he gained sage advice from one of his lecturers at acting school. “He said to remember that acting was important, you were not.” McInnes has remembered that, anyway he reckons you wouldn’t last long if you weren’t the real deal.

DOWN TO EARTH: Australian film and television actor and author William McInnes with one of his many books. PHOTO: ALISTAIR BRIGHTMAN

“You can tell a pompous arse a mile away,” he says. As a tail-end baby boomer, McInnes has chronicled growing up in Australia during the 60s and 70s. His books paint the backyard, the classroom, the dad who ran as the local Labor candidate

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“It’s a time when we can hunker down together,” he said.” “When you lose a mother, a wife, those are the moments you can be yourselves and have fun.” In terms of religion, he calls himself a “New Testament Lapsarian”. But basically, his approach on life is very simple. “Don’t take yourself too seriously.”

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and all in all, Australia is a good country. Yet, he recognises the necessity for every person to have access to health and education and knows that Australia is not perfect. “But we haven’t got a lot to complain about,” he says.

In 2012, McInnes lost his film-maker wife, Sarah Watts, to breast cancer. These days he says he and the kids, now young adults, stick to an annual holiday as the time to process their loss and make more memories,

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IN A town when running a business can be a fickle affair, to stay on top for 20 years in Noosa is reason to celebrate. Lorraine Kenway marked the 20th anniversary in March of her fashion boutique, Noosa’s Classy Lady, and the 66-year-old says she may stay on for another 20 years if she can. She certainly has the energy, as any one of her loyal customers will vouch for. Dressing mature women comes second nature to Lorraine. She ran a fashion boutique in Kiama in NSW before she came to Noosa 20 years ago to retire. “I couldn’t handle retirement,” Lorraine said. “I needed to open another shop. “I looked at Hastings St but decided to go to Noosaville. I loved the river, the calmness of the area. I had a vision that Noosaville would grow.”

No amount of vision by anyone could have seen the remarkable change in the river strip of Gympie Tce in Noosaville. Twenty years ago when Noosa’s Classy Lady opened in the space where a swimming pool shop had once been, there were just a couple of cafes and fish and chip shops, a bait shop and just a few small retail outlets in the area. Lorraine just kept on keeping on doing what she is so experienced at: buying the best and latest fashion labels and dressing local women and visitors, always keeping in mind their age and lifestyle. “I would have dressed thousands of women over the past 20 years,” Lorraine said. Lorraine has also hosted dozens of fashion parades showcasing her style, but always with a charity in mind. Santa’s

KEEPING IT CLASSY: Lorraine Kenway celebrated the 20th anniversary of Noosa’s Classy Lady boutique. PHOTO: PICASA

Classy Helpers is the charity Lorraine established six years ago to help disadvantaged families at Christmas. “We have major (fundraising) events and have hundreds of helpers,” Lorraine said. Lorraine’s style tips for women over 50: ★Wear colours that suit you. ★Don’t be afraid to wear boots. Even in a

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WE ALL know owning a cat or dog is particularly beneficial to seniors, especially if they live alone. But the responsibility of taking on a puppy or a kitten and caring for it for at least 15 years is daunting to most. But how about fostering a dog or cat? Julie Penlington is the founder of 4Paws on the Sunshine Coast, rescuing animals and then helping people in the community to foster them before they

are permanently re-housed. She is always looking for volunteers to foster an animal. “A foster ‘parent’ has only to provide a safe yard for a dog and be able to keep a cat inside at all times,” Julie said. “And they have to care for the animal and give it some stability and safety.” Obviously there are costs involved in caring for a pet but with fostering, all vet care and veterinary items are provided by 4Paws. They also supply food and bedding. The benefits of having a

Founder of 4Paws Animal Rescue, Julie Penlington and Dr. Doug Gray. PHOTO: WARREN LYNAM

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WHILE most people on the Coast would gladly help those in need, many don’t know how to do about it or where to start. Basket Buddies, founded by Sunshine Coast Basket Brigade is designed to gather food pantry items for gift baskets to be delivered to families in need just before Christmas. Following the success of Basket Buddies’ first year with over 180 families joining the program, this year organisers have a goal to deliver 100 more baskets than last year. The generosity has already overwhelmed organisers with local families, workplaces, schools and other groups collecting food items each week, for the baskets. It’s easy to be a Basket Buddy and anyone can join. For just a few dollars a week, you can really make a difference this Christmas to a Sunshine Coast family in need. All the food donated will be packed into baskets for all nominated families/ individuals, along with a gift for every family member. The program runs for 24 weeks, starting June 5. All baskets will be delivered by Basket Brigade volunteers right across the Sunshine Coast on December 9. It’s an easy, low fuss, low cost way to make a difference in your local community. More information on 0411 834 199.

Ageing with humour Best-selling author shares her tips from fun to fashion Ann Rickard

IN AUSTRALIA to promote her latest book Best Laid Plans, Australian-born British author Kathy Lette made sure her lipstick was perfect, her hair smooth and her smile in place as she entertained large audiences all over the country. A passionate feminist, she peppered her talk with jokes about women and their role in life (mostly putting up with

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Laugh and the world laughs with you – cry and you get salt in your martini.” men), and didn’t hold back on the bawdy humour. Her audiences loved it. At 58, Kathy looks as young as she did on her previous Australian tour in 2003. She says she is not glamorous and loves nothing more than to live in her Birkenstocks, but it certainly belied the vision of her strutting in front of the microphone in a tight mini dress with hot pink heels. We asked her some questions about ageing so energetically and she replied in her peerless style.

You are a passionate feminist and yet love make-up, perfume, bling – thoughts on the two going together hand-in-hand? There is nothing wrong with being a feminist who likes to stand on her own two stilettos. Feminism can also be about being feminine if that floats your style boat. My fashion tends to be a little tongue in chic though. What do you think is ahead for today’s women of a certain age? For women, life is in two acts. The trick is to survive the interval. For the first time, women have their own money, own independence, plus HRT. Now that the President of France, Macron is married to his former school teacher, well, older women have come into our own. What should the mature women be aware of, for example, like your daughter said, skirt (length) should match the face? Don’t use Botox or have face-lifts – men should just learn to read between our lines. I’m against cosmetic surgery. My mother told me never to pick my nose, especially from a catalogue. Just get a dimmer switch – greatest beauty

FUN AND FABULOUS: Kathy Lette is ageing gracefully and laughing along the way. PHOTO: NICKY JOHNSTONE

aid known to womankind. Any tips to keep us relevant into our 60s, 70s, 80s and well beyond? Walk on the wild side occasionally – and by that I don’t just mean

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talk ‘n’ thoughts Hurdles, highjumps and solutions

Economic abusers relationship, but it had soured (because, he said, of the partner’s lazy ways) many years before and he basically led a single life. The narrative held a tone of heartwarming angles and perfectly promoted his generous, caring profile. All perfect – not for long. Janet was introduced to Jack through friends, a young couple who purchased a business from him. Initially all was well, in fact nearly too good to be true, and they were happy to

his property. He didn’t work but explained he was a ‘businessman’ who looked for his own projects to make work. Of course, when the money ran out he noted that in many ways they were not ‘united’. She was a hard worker with her own weekly income and he struggled on alone. She loved him, she told him she would sell her home and in the meantime allow him to put his name on the account her wages went into. She said the money from the sale of her beachside unit could go straight to his considerable mortgage – the money would pay for about a quarter of the mortgage. He promised to include her name on the family trust that held the property they lived on and not to worry, that if anything happened, the

Email editor@seniors newspapers.com.au or go online to www.seniorsnews .com.au her with promises. She was shattered. Eight years later, she rents, he lives on his same property, and she sees him around the area with other women. The report on The Conversation noted the ABS did ask respondents if tactics were used to “prevent or control your behaviour with the intent to cause you emotional harm or fear”. This caveat is important as economic abuse, like other forms of intimate partner violence, is a pattern of behaviour that often starts with seemingly innocuous or caring behaviours. The report said that of the 15.7% of women and 7.1% of men who had experienced economic abuse, the risk peaked between the ages of 40 and 49. In this age group, 20.9% of women and 10.3% of men reported economic abuse.

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make the introduction. But within 12 months, the relationship and business were showing major fault lines. On the other hand, her relationship with him was, she thought, flourishing. The couple told Janet their worries and asked her to take heed. But by that time, she was completely taken in by him and believed his versions of many stories. Ultimately, she learned they were not the first couple whose business dealings with him had faltered. Janet also watched as he parted with family members who didn’t see to eye with him. But she had met his mother and adult children and their families, who were decent enough to encourage her belief in his authenticity. After four years they moved in together onto

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HERE’S one woman’s story, which I’m sure will resonate with many other homeless woman. Janet (not her real name) was separated in 2001 when she met her future partner. She is now early 60s. This is her story: He – let’s call him Jack – was charming with a ready smile. His politics leaned towards the left, always sticking up for the poor and less educated. He was the son of a single mother who had sacrificed everything to pay for his convent school fees and elocution lessons. In return, he had housed and practically clothed her since first receiving a paycheck. He had married young and after an early divorce stayed close to his now adult children. He was into the third decade of his second

fact they lived together meant she was entitled to her share. Ultimately, her name wasn’t included on the trust document – he blamed this on the unreasonable cost it would incur. Four years later, the money from the sale of her house had gone and the bank wanted further payments. He had an affair and packed her belongings, paid for three months in a storage shed, walked into her office and put the storage receipt and keys to the shed on her desk. The same as many people he had done business with – he had gained their trust, taken money and dumped them. She said even after that, she trusted him to give back her money and she didn’t have funds for solicitors anyway. In the early days, he kept her at bay with a few payments of $1000 and kept visiting

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Popping a cork for new novel

Walk at Noosa River inspires idea for book Ann Rickard

WRITING about mature women and the myriad situations they face is not a genre embraced by mainstream publishers. But Sunshine Coast local Maggie Christensen is on a mission to change that. Now on her sixth self-published book featuring women of a certain age in life-changing situations, she is slowly making inroads and building a fan base that proves there is a market for this type of fiction. “I did try mainstream publishers but none were looking for books about mature women,” Maggie said. “Publishers wanted straight romance novels (featuring young women) but my heroines have to deal with issues that

concern mature women, such as adult children, second marriages, stepchildren, aging parents, death of a spouse and the possibility of old age.” With millions of the world’s baby boomers now in their late 60s, early 70s, these are issues that confront women and the men and families and friends in their lives. “My readers report that they find it refreshing to read novels which give them hope that being over 50 doesn’t mean there is no longer any romance and sizzle left to be had,” Maggie said. Maggie’s latest book, Champagne for Breakfast, features a woman beginning a life-changing journey and celebrating her 50th birthday. The novel is set entirely in Noosa. The idea for the book came to Maggie during an early morning

walk along the Noosa River. “I was walking along Gympie Tce one Sunday morning when I noticed a woman sitting alone with a bottle of wine,” she said. “The writer in me began to wonder, why and what if?” Maggie returned home from her walk and began to create a story for one of the minor characters featured in one of her previous books, The Sand Dollar. “It opens with Rosa Taylor celebrating her 50th birthday drinking champagne alone by the Noosa River,” Maggie said. “Rosa needs to make a few changes to her life, some long overdue and others completely unexpected.” The premise follows the same scenario as in all the other five of Maggie’s

LOCAL AUTHOR: Maggie Christensen with her new book, Champagne for Breakfast.

books: a mature woman facing a challenging situation that forces her to change her life. “Noosa as a backdrop becomes a character in the book,” Maggie said. “I used a lot of Noosa’s restaurants as backdrops, and the Noosa River. I have my male character

coming sailing into the Noosa River on a catamaran. I thought ‘why not?’ there are always catamarans coming into the Noosa River.” Self-publishing has been a learning curve for Maggie and she now feels she knows all the advantages and pitfalls.

“I have learnt so much,” she said. “What I like about it is being in control. I like the women on my covers to look like the characters inside the book.” Champagne for Breakfast is available in local bookstores, on Amazon and at libraries.

Do it for the environment and stop teeth tapping SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

HANGING on to all your teeth until your dying day is a big one. Fortunately, our grandchildren won’t have

the problems we did in our youth and will almost certainly be able to keep all their teeth into old age. I grew up in the era when a visit to the dentist either meant an extraction or a hole the size of the Grand Canyon drilled into a tooth, which was then filled with poisonous silver amalgam. Now my grandchildren find my fillings a source of

‘have-to-look-trainwreck’ horror. Every time they come close for a cuddle, they ask me to show them my ‘yucky, gross’ fillings. I show them. It’s the perfect warning for them to pay attention to their oral hygiene. I do have all my own teeth and I’m not giving any of them up ever. On my last dentist visit,

I was delighted to come out of the chair without having to suffer any treatment. “It’s all about the environment you keep your teeth in,” my dentist told me, and while I have been diligent about teeth cleaning all my adult life, I have never considered their environment before. I think my dentist meant regular cleaning,

conscientious flossing, consistent mouthwash and using those little stick things to harden the gums. “And don’t tap your teeth,” the dentist told me as I was about to depart. Eh? Tapping the teeth? Who does that? Later I thought about it while I was tapping my teeth. It occurs usually when I am at the computer editing my work.

I had not been aware of it before but now am I. So, as I look back over this amusing little column for editing purposes, I must make a deliberate effort to stop the teeth tapping. Now I have pointed this out to you, it’s likely you will become aware of your own teeth tapping. If so, stop it. Now. It’s all about the environment.

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TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo please ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting. The deadline for the July issue is June 20. Email Nicky or Chris at communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper.com.au

CICADA

CICADA Queensland stands for Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association and is a volunteer organisation helping people back into the world of sound. We provide advice, support and accurate information about the cochlear implant (bionic ear) to enquirers, members and their family and friends, and to assist cochlear implant candidates and recipients in their journey. We meet on the last

Tuesday of the month at The Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli 10am-12pm. Contact Penny on email pennyphillips1 @bigpond.com or SMS 0421 328 909.

VIEW clubs celebrate 40 years

CALOUNDRA WOMEN’S GLOBAL HUB

A GROUP of migrant women get together every Tuesday at Caloundra Community Centre. This weekly social group enjoys learning from different cultures, supports one another, plans and organises outings, events and create artworks. If you are a Sunshine Coast lady of any age looking to be part of a multicultural group where sharing and laughing are the only requirement, please don’t hesitate to come next Tuesday. Meetings are every Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Join our Global Hub and belong to our global community. Caloundra Community Centre, 58a Queen St,

Carol Bomford, guest speaker Greg McCosker and Leonie Palmer from Buderim VIEW club at the recent 40th anniversary celebrations for VIEW clubs of Australia.

Caloundra, next to Uniting Church. Phone 5491 4000.

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A MEMORIAL service will be held in The Uniting Church, Queen St, Caloundra on Thursday June 22 at 2pm. This is a

non denominational service that Blue Care holds every year. Come along and light a candle in memory of your loved one who has passed away. Light refreshment will be held after the service. For bookings, call Gloria 5492 3318, Nancy

5492 2442 or Blue Care 5438 5000.

CALOUNDRA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB OUR activities on Mondays include gentle exercise from 10.15am and from 12pm we have

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indoor bowls, card games 500, whist and bolivia. On Wednesdays, a cuppa and chat from 8.30-9.30am is followed by musical entertainment. From 12pm the afternoon activities are indoor bowls, hoy, mahjong and 500. Membership of the club costs $10 for the year. The entry cost is normally only $3 for members and $4 for visitors. Our club is centrally located at the CCSA hall in Nutley St, Caloundra. Phone Ray on 5438 1403 or Jill on 5491 5341.

THE SUNSHINE STATESMEN

WE HAVE welcomed eight new voices to our Barbershop harmony, and look forward to adding others. The group, attracted from all corners of the Sunshine Coast, having taken the opportunity to learn about singing in the barbershop genre at the short introductory program in

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the last few weeks, enjoyed it so much that they have become members of the Chorus. Chorus president, Bob Rutter from Caloundra, welcomed this new group, and said that they have added extra strength to the Chorus. Choralfest is at Kawana on June 10. For anyone interested in singing with us contact Graham Nicholson on 5494 6241 or go to www.sunshinestates men.org.au.

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will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone 5485 2007.

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AT THE Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Rd, Yandina on the 2nd Saturday (traditional Country) and 3rd Sunday (more upbeat and diverse), of every month 1pm to 5pm with a good band, local artists and a guest artist. Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea. Entry $8. Concession $6. Enquiries: phone 0437 191 004.

SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB INC.

RANSOMEWARE, scams and hacking are in the media quite often and dire consequences are given. Members made aware of what these are and how to guard against becoming a victim. Alerts are also published in a Weekly Newsletter to members and the Monthly Club magazine. Come as a visitor to a weekly Club meeting at Buderim or Caloundra and have an introductory chat to our welcoming member and see what goes on at a meeting. Phone 5492 1005 or go to www.sccc.org.au.

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Caloundra Evening VIEW members Yvonne Walker, Margaret Rohle and Gayle Fletcher celebrating Mother’s Day recently.

anyone that is keen to exercise the mind and body and is great for co-ordination. A sequence of steps danced to a varied selection of great music past and present. Catch up with friends on the dance floor and meet new ones. Mondays and Thursdays 9am-12noon. Beginner, Improver and

Intermediate levels. Tea and coffee provided. Mondays and Thursdays 12.15pm-1.30pm. Absolute Beginner class, designed to help new people into line dancing & learn easy steps to an achievable pace. Held at the Sport & Recreation Centre. Cnr Currimundi Rd & Ilya St. Currimundi.

Phone Ute Woods on 0412 804 499 or 5437 8423.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the

Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall but until further notice, the Tuesday night dance will be held at the Federal Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue and Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you

WALKING for fitness, fun and friendship combines riverside walks with exercise interludes along the South bank of the Maroochy River. Meet at Cod-Hole boat ramp vehicle park, Bradman Ave at 9am Mondays and Tuesdays. Exercise makes you feel good. Phone 5448 4229. Marjie Andrews – Qualified Fitness Leader.

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ON JUNE 15, the group will welcome back Dr Jon

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★ Thredbo, NSW The name has been synonymous with Australian skiing for as long as an old Aussie snow-skier can remember. Fourteen chairlifts will get you to the top quickly and comfortably. ★ Mt. Buller, Victoria A three hour drive from Melbourne and a popular resort village. Great downhill runs and good for cross-country

skiers. ★ Perisher, NSW In the Kosciuszko National Park, this is a big one. Seven mountains, slopes for all levels from beginners to professionals. An extensive range of properties in the Perisher Valley let you choose from budget to super-fancy. ★ Queenstown, New Zealand The spectacular

beauty of Queenstown is more than worth the three hour flight. With modern chairlifts, big runs, four ski resorts, heart-stopping views. ★ Falls Creek, Victoria Good cross country skiing and home to Australia’s National Cross Country Ski Team but there’s more than just skiing here: street parties, fireworks and plenty of entertainment.

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Tangalooma dolphins are By SHIRLEY SINCLAIR

MOTHER and son arrived at the island resort in July 1993, booking a spot for three consecutive nights. She stayed her distance quietly at the back of all the fuss, allowing her young offspring to investigate hesitantly. The pair stayed away for the next three nights but on the fourth night the youngster returned on his own. He had been orphaned – he was alone at eight months of age. In poor condition and no doubt in survival mode, he charged headlong into the pod of inshore bottlenose dolphins in the shallows off Moreton Island and began feeding greedily on the free baitfish on offer. Blind Freddie could see Echo needed guidance. So the group’s older, calmer ‘grandfather’, which was thought to be partially blind, took the youngster under his flipper. He cared for the little nipper and they arrived at the jetty and left together each night. Wise Fred taught Echo

TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT Tangalooma is on Moreton Island, a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. Alternatively, take advantage of the new Premium Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise. Start your day with a cruise across the Moreton Bay marine park, explore the island on your choice of either a desert safari or marine discovery tour, enjoy your choice of eco ranger experiences and then finish off by hand feeding wild dolphins. Visit: www.tangalooma.com.

SHEER JOY: Wild dolphin feeding at dusk at Tangalooma, just a short ferry ride from Brisbane.

how to hunt and catch his own food, which he was seen to do for the first time at age two. Staff slowly reduced Echo’s fish intake back to normal levels and he eventually became one of the fastest and best fish catchers of the group. Tangalooma Island

Resort owner Brian Osborne outlines the story of young Echo in information brochures for guests. Brian, who began watching the Tangalooma dolphins as a regular holidaymaker in the late 1970s with wife Betty and their family, tells how staff

broke dolphin care protocols to feed Echo until he was satisfied, in order to ensure his survival. Since the Osbornes bought the resort in December 1980, a procession of dolphin regulars have won their hearts – right from the

first friendly aquatic mammal they called Beauty. Beauty came close enough to take the first fish from Betty’s hand in 1992. That affinity between the two set in motion today’s wild dolphin feeding program and care practices that are recognised as among the best in the world. Various members of the Moreton Bay pod return after sunset daily to the island jetty, showing off their dolphin antics and allowing visitors to hand-feed them. Beauty’s calves Bobo, Tinkerbell and Shadow, Tinkerbell’s children Tangles, Storm and Phoenix and Shadow’s children Silhouette and Zephyr have joined the unique interaction in the

past 25 years. And after dusk on a cool autumn Saturday, we are among the throng of hundreds of other wildlife lovers lining terraced seating on the well-lit jetty, ready to meet the current generation. The dorsal fins are already clearly visible, dashing around the shallows. Trying to count them is difficult because, of course, they won’t stay still. Eleven dolphins have decided to join us tonight. The moment has arrived. Orderly lines form behind each bucket spread out across the sandy beach. Only 10–15% of the dolphins’ daily intake is offered in the feeding sessions, using a type of high-fat herring.

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Highlights From stunning Cape Town, we head north to Fish River Canyon and the amazing sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia. Enjoy game viewing in Etosha and Chobe National Parks and explore the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro. Finish in Victoria Falls with the ‘Flight of the Angels’ helicopter ride. Plus breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 18 dinners.

Highlights Visit the Maasai Mara, cruise the calm waters of Lake Naivasha, view the spectacular Mount Kilimanjaro, spend a day on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, explore the historic Stone Town and spice plantations of Zanzibar and relax on the beaches of Zanzibar’s south coast. Plus breakfast daily, 12 lunches and 14 dinners.

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a sheer joy The amount of fish is strictly weighed and distributed in buckets according to the number of people registered for the feeding so as not to surpass daily intake limits for the dolphins. We are at the front of the first line closest to the jetty as cormorants and pelicans keep watchful eyes on the buckets for any spilled morsel. And we learn we will have the privilege of meeting 25-year-old Echo, now a gentle soul and favourite among visitors, including tennis champion Rodger Federer, whose photo with him hangs on the wall of the nearby Marine Education and Conservation Centre. Echo’s dorsal fin makes him easily distinguishable among the pod because of the “battle scars” from a documented encounter with a shark in 1996. The two women from the United Kingdom behind us can barely contain their excitement. They tell us they have waited 12 months since booking to be standing here, across the other side of the world, taking in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Staff members move down to the buckets, take out a fish and show us how it’s done. Having ensured we are wearing no sunscreen, insect repellent or moisturiser, we move to white buckets to wash our hands in anti-bacterial wash. Each visitor is then brought down the beach one by one to feed a fish to their particular dolphin – with resort photographers on standby to capture the moment. As we wade into the

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Assistance to seniors Brisbane Airport is ready to look after senior travellers MOST airlines will offer assistance to the senior, the elderly or the disabled. But you must request it at the time of making your booking. Services include assisting you from check-in to the departure gate by an airport wheelchair or a people-mover. You can also arrange for assistance at the arrivals gate to the baggage claim area. If you use your own mobility aid, you can arrange to have it taken at the departure gate for storage in the hold, and then you can be met with it at the arrivals gate. Depending on the airline, there are many services for the senior on board if requested during booking – including being given personal updates on flight information for the hard of hearing, having captions on the in-flight entertainment for the those with limited vision,

and even having menu items read out to you and packaged food items opened. Brisbane Airport, domestic and international, has a host of services that will ease the mature passenger through the terminal as comfortably as possible. “We have a great ambassador program,” Leonie Vandeven, airport spokesperson said. “Ambassadors are easy to spot in bright blue T-shirts and they can help with information, and help anyone if they are lost or confused. “We are a dementia-friendly airport, we have good navigation with signage, we have hearing loops for people with hearing aids, and we even have toileting facilities for animals for people travelling with an assistance animal.” Brisbane International airport now has a Plaza Premium lounge, opened for 12 months, for passengers who do not

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have access to Business or First Class Lounges. ■ HOT FLIGHT TIPS FROM LEONIE VANDEVEN ■ For anyone picking up a relative or friend at the airport is the 30 minute

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A touch of french chic Delight in french fare on a KL stopover at a luxurious hotel MALAYSIA’S capital hasn’t always been known for its “chicness”, to coin a phrase. It’s a great stopover on your way to somewhere else, in Europe or other parts of Asia, mainly for shopping at modern malls like KLCC, great local food and the vibrant night markets. However, so-called “fine dining” has largely been the province of the many luxury hotels which in recent times have sprouted like mushrooms after rain. And these hotels tend to be typically international on the one hand, or defiantly local on the other. Now there’s a touch of French sophistication in the air. After an extensive refurb, Le Meridien KL Sentral stands as an outpost of French civilisation in one of Asia’s buzziest urban precincts. Located at the city’s transport hub, KL Sentral,

the hotel has Gallic charm in its DNA, from the entrance and reception right through to the lobby-level pub/bistro, the special éclairs hand-made at the coffee bar and the contemporary European décor. In many ways, you could be arriving at a stylish Parisien destination. Executive chef Antoine Rodriguez from Bayonne presides over the oddly named Gastro Sentral (not a name I’d have chosen, but still…) and has contrived to combine traditional French bistro cuisine with Asian specialities…for example a variation of lobster mornay, or a tea-smoked duck salad. Live music, mostly soft jazz, accompanies the cheeses, wines and beers on offer. Now that France seems sure to remain in the EU, the friendly rivalry with neighbouring Italy will no doubt continue. Segue to the hotel’s eighth floor and you find

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gras risotto and the Italian Mediterranean version of bouillabaisse … no wonder this has been voted Kuala Lumpur’s best

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individual UNESCO World Heritage Sites selected – and protected – for their cultural, historical, scientific or other significance to humankind. Seabourn’s ships circle the globe throughout the year and include more than 170 ports with access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Through its multi-year partnership with UNESCO, Seabourn offers deeper insight and behind-thescenes information about current and future World

Heritage Sites and projects. The line has created special World Heritage Discovery Tours with exclusive content developed in co-operation with UNESCO World Heritage Site managers and tour experts. Fares for Seabourn optional excursions that include World Heritage Sites include a small donation to UNESCO’s World Heritage Fund. See a licensed travel agent, Phone 13 24 02 or visit www.seabourn.com

The CounTry house aT hunChy nr MonTville Luxury Bed & Breakfast Accommodation near Montville in the glorious Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Stay in your own spacious self-contained King Suite and cosy up around the fire in the guest library and lounge. seniors only Deal Offer 1: 3-night midweek stay (Sunday to Thursday).This offer includes our award-winning breakfast each morning for $450 for two people Offer 2: Upgrade to our Seniors 3-night Midweek Special Package which also includes complimentary wine, locally made chocolates and other luxury touches at $475 for 2. BONUS: Afternoon tea for 2 included with all bookings this Winter with home baked pastries served in your suite or our spacious dining room. 2 Course dinners available from $20 per person which require advance booking. For more information please contact us on 07 5478 5895 or 0419 421 222. 813 Hunchy Rd, Hunchy QLD 4555

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Get running into old age WHAT do the skills of a music academic, a classical art music composer and a marathon runner have in common? Well, according to Anne Boyd, they come together in a quite a lot of ways. “They meet in terms of connecting to the natural world, particularly on long runs,” 71-year-young runner Anne said. “You enter a meditational space when you are out running. “I can compose while I am running or if I am running with someone else. An orchestral work I was working on I actually imagined while I was running in Centennial Park, sometimes discussing it with other people who were interested – that is what I was imaging in my head. “When you compose music it comes from a very deep place inside you

and when you are running you are breathing very deeply and you go into a very deep space in which you seem to connect to everything around you.” Anne also connects her music with her running rhythm. She will think about an energising Chopin piece or part of a Beethoven symphony or a fabulous Vivaldi piece. “I tune into my musical memory and use that to get myself motivated.” Anne came to marathon running after a lifetime of keeping reasonably active through swimming and walking – when not teaching or sitting composing music. But at 67 she looked in the mirror and saw a person who needed to make some important life changes. She took up jogging after taking part in a Seventh Day Adventist

MARATHON SENIOR: Warren Bee and Anne Boyd help each other across the finish line of the Gold Coast Marathon. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

weight management program. “I was 84 kilos and 66 at that stage, putting on two kilos steadily every year. I didn’t really want to be a fat old lady and I am aware of all the health issues that go along with being overweight,” she said. “I had tried every diet under the sun to shed my

kilos, so this was my last-ditch stand.” Anne started with fast walking and then progressed to gentle jogging. Once she got to comfortably jog 3km, Anne took part in a running festival in Canberra. “My daughter ran alongside me and I abused her soundly during

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the last 2km. “At the end I was red as a beetroot but so happy. Next day I could hardly walk,” a jovial Anne recounted. She then took on the Gold Coast Marathon’s 5km race. Carrying an injury from that race, Anne found herself a physiotherapist, Martin Doyle, who taught her the value of weight-bearing strength exercises. From there she completed the 9km Bridge Run, a 10km race at Homebush and another in Canberra, plus the Sydney Fun Run before completing her first half marathon. “I was at the tail end, but the tail end in any distance race is where the parties are held. If you jog along, you swap stories and give each other encouragement – it’s a

community,” Anne said. Finally, with the help of a running group and a running coach, she made it to her first marathon in 2014. She described the thrill of finishing that race as a feeling she’d never experienced. Anne has now completed three marathons, with another one scheduled for later this year. There isn’t much rhythm and pace going on for her right now. Anne is laid up in hospital with two broken arms after falling at the end of a 10km race. She is, however, using the hospital time to work on her plan to document her uplifting experience of taking up running at an older age, with the book due for release late 2018. Anne is also pushing herself to be ready in time for the Gold Coast Marathon on July 1.

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Whether it’s the quiet country lifestyle, coastal breezes or the urban lifestyle you want to enjoy, Lutheran Community Care has a retirement village that might be just what you’ve been looking for. Our villages have been developed to give you the space, privacy and community feel that has been our hallmark, with modern villas designed to ensure you have all the comforts you expect. Come and see for yourself!

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Country quiet with city convenience could be yours! Set in meticulously landscaped gardens in a tranquil, rural setting, our spacious and private villas mean you can simply put your feet up and enjoy life, knowing that you are part of a vibrant community with all the care you might need, when you need it. Unit 9 – $247,500

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Staying warm with indoor exercises Tracey Johnstone

IT’S getting colder and the motivation to be active outside may be waning, but that’s no reason to be inactive. Heart Foundation’s Healthy Living manager Sheree Hughes reminds us that regular, moderate physical activity is great for your heart health. “It helps control risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight,” Ms Hughes said.“It’s never too late to start and get the benefits.” Remember, do everything in moderation, check with your doctor before you start any new exercise program and be active every day for at least 30 minutes. ■ Indoor Walking. At home stepping out indoors is easy to do. No gym clothing is required, just comfortable shoes. ■ Stairs Use the stairs around your home to walk up and down for 30 minutes. Use a climbing and descending pace that

WINTER ACTIVE: Stay warm and active this winter with some indoor exercises to do at home. PHOTO: IAKOV FILIMONOV

suits your fitness and balance. ■ Dancing Find a clear, level space in your lounge or even in the garage, turn on your favourite dances tunes and then start dancing like no one is watching. It’s fun and stress relieving.

■ Lunges You will never see your hallway in the same light again. ■ Cleaning I know, I know, it’s so much fun, but it has to be done, so why not make house cleaning benefit more than just the household.

■ Sweeping Lose the leaf blower and get hold of the old broom and sweep your driveway, tiles and pathway as a way to gently work your back and arms. For more active ideas: phone 1300 362 787 or heartfoundation.org.au/ active-living/get-active.

Tips to help fight the winter blues

THANK goodness we don’t suffer severe winters in Australia, but getting through the next three months can be tough for some seniors. The early morning and afternoon darkness can be depressing and affect the wellbeing, so it is wise to take some simple steps to avoid sinking into depression. ■ Keep things light by opening curtains and blinds and having shrubs and branches near windows well pruned. Just by enjoying more light in the home, the mood can be lifted. Getting up in the darkness for months can lead to depression in some seniors. Investing in a device that slowly allows the bedroom lights to brighten might be worth looking at. ■ While walking has been proven to help lift the mood and relieve stress, preliminary studies have shown that walking under bright lights (a walking machine in a brightly lit room) can improve social function and vitality. ■ While comfort food will temporarily lift the mood, and who doesn’t love rich stews, slow braises and

syrupy puddings? – try to eat well. Warm winter salads will bring some sunshine to the table. And watch portion control so you are not bogged down by a heavy stomach after a meal. ■ Viewing ageing as a positive rather than a negative and avoiding saying such as “my old bones hate the cold” will help. Thinking positive and enjoying the wisdom age has brought you will also steer you more contentedly through the cold months. ■ One of the most important pitfalls to avoid in winter is tucking up inside the house and avoiding going out. Keeping up social activities is essential. Just because it’s cold outside it is no excuse for letting friendships go, or missing out on your regular social activities. If you find you are suffering severe depression brought on by winter cold and darkness, seek help. Talking through your problems and sharing anxiety will automatically assist. Your GP is the first step.

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THE numbers are in and the answer is clear: regular exercise following a cancer diagnosis is an effective medicine in counteracting the effects caused by cancer treatment and in reducing the risk of a cancer returning. Between 28% and 44% of cancer sufferers can benefit from including exercise in their treatment regime. Australian Catholic University’s Institute for Health and Ageing’s Associate Professor Prue Cormie says these research numbers – collected as a result of testing about 70,000 patients across more than 100 research studies worldwide – have to change the thinking about the way cancer care is being delivered. “It demonstrates exercising is an important component of cancer care. “It’s an effective medicine that can be used

GET ACTIVE: Exercise should be considered an adjunct to a patient's cancer treatment regime. PHOTO: JACOBLUND

alongside existing treatments that help fight cancer,” Prof Cormie said. The best exercise is 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic exercise every week, which equates to a 30-minute brisk, heart-rate raising walk five days a week.

Two to three resistance exercise sessions per week should also be included. A key point Prof Cormie makes is for patients to ensure they work with a physiologist qualified in using exercise for people diagnosed with a chronic

disease. “They can make sure the exercise is safe and that it can maximise the potential benefits for the patient at the stage they are at during their cancer treatment,” she said. “The key is people are getting the right advice.”

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likely to be affected by depression or anxiety. ■ Incontinence is more prevalent than asthma (more than 2 million), anxiety disorders (2.3 million) and arthritis (3.1 million). ■ In 2010, the cost of incontinence, including the burden of disease, was estimated to be $42.9 billion. ■ In 2010, the total productivity loss due to incontinence was $34.1 billion. The Continence Foundation of Australia’s new campaign, Incontinence: no laughing matter, urges Australians to take incontinence seriously, and to seek help to overcome the issue. Continence Foundation chief executive Rowan Cockerell said incontinence should never be ignored or laughed off. “Incontinence might be common, but it shouldn’t be considered normal, or a natural part of ageing or having a baby,” Ms Cockerell said. National Continence Helpline 1800 330 066 for advice or information, or go to continence.org.au

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Manning up with some big style tips SALLY Mackinnon, a Melbourne-based men’s stylist, knows what are men need to do to stay stylish during this winter. She has a list of easy style tips that are very practical for men over 50 whether they still working or retired and looking to dress for a more relaxed lifestyle. “Men’s fashion doesn’t change as frequently as women’s,” Sally enthuses. “Without a doubt, the cycle of change is a lot

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Sally’s top winter tips are – Best colours ■ Navy and grey are always very popular throughout the year, and remain welcome colours in winter. ■ Deep burgundy red compliments the navy and grey and adds a little bit of warm colour to the wardrobe. Fabric and patterns ■ Keep the separates choices classic and tailored, such as trousers,

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Ten top things to enjoy weekends June 24 and 25, July 1and 2 at 11am and 2pm daily. Ticket prices online at $12.50 www.coolumtheatre. com.au or $15 at the door. Theatre style seating on a “first-come” basis. Come along in your favourite character costume, there’ll be Gelato Mio ice cream vouchers for those best dressed.

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1. CALOUNDRA ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

CALOUNDRA Arts Centre Association is holding their next very popular Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday June 10, from 9am to 4pm and Sunday June 11, from 9am to 3pm at the 5 North Street centre in Caloundra. Quality crafts, pottery, cake stall, plant stall, pre-loved books and magazines for sale as well as raffles and craft demonstrations, so there is something there for everyone. Refreshments available. Details: phone 5491 6488 or 0409 948 604 or email

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WINNER of the Voice Australia in 2013, Harrison Criag heads to The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 17 June at 8pm, showcasing songs from his new album Kings of Vegas. This two-hour concert will showcase songs from the Kings Of Vegas album. Tickets: VIP Spotlight: $120 / $70 / Pensioner, Child & Groups 8+: $55.

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SAILABILITY Sunshine Coast will be hosting their annual concert at Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina on Saturday June 17 at 2pm. The 40 piece Sunshine Coast Concert Band will be performing along with Sunshine Coast singers Tanya McFadyen, David Stygall and Alan Winter who never fail to delight as does this wonderful volunteer Big Band. Cost is Adults $15 includes afternoon tea. Children U14, Disabled and their carers – a donation would be appreciated. Proudly

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5. ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

AUSTRALIA’S largest Medieval Event, experience Medieval times up close and personal, hold a Bird of Prey, meet a Jouster, hear the clash of swords, taste the medieval foods and delight in the colour and pageantry of the dark ages. One of Queensland’s most loved and iconic events, now in its twenty-seventh year, it has something for everyone. Come along from July 8-9 located at 1-63 The Abbey Place, (off Old Toorbul Point Road) Caboolture. Details: phone 5495 1652, email eventmanager@abbey tournament.com or https://abbeymedieval festival.com.

6. SUNSHINE COAST CHORAL FESTIVAL THE CHORAL Festival is an annual gathering of many choirs from the Sunshine Coast. It is a wonderful opportunity to share in their musical

fellowship and the afternoon concert is always well supported by their friends and the wider public. So come along on June 10 to the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina at 1.30pm. Details: phone 5448 5487 or email quadsol2@gmail.com or www.sunshinecoastchoral festival.yolasite.com/ .

7. POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY

‘SURPRISING’ is probably a good way to describe the upcoming exhibition at Pomona’s Railway Station Gallery. It features paintings by Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington, and his works are full of amusing surprises. Viewers may find themselves doing the odd double-take, because not everything is quite as it seems with these works. The exhibition runs until June 21. Details: phone Wendy Catlin on 5485 2950 or pomonagallery @gmail.com.

8. BEHIND QUEENSLAND’S WORDS

ANNA HAS enjoyed great success as a comedic storyteller. After winning ABC’s Comedy Segment of

the Year Award she spent several years writing and presenting funny and upbeat stories for The Project. Anna will delight with stories from her journey and how she came to write her debut novel Girl in Between, an upbeat and hilarious story about life at the crossroads. Free. Bookings required. Venue Noosaville Library on June 10 at 4pm to 4.45pm. Stay on for the The Afterword from 6.15pm to 8pm. A fabulous and fun opportunity to mingle, network and celebrate with our invited authors and the community. Phone 5329 6555, email libraryevents@noosa.qld. gov.au or www.noosa.qld.gov.au.

hours of free entertainment for children, the breath taking Extreme Motor Cross daredevils and a night-time spectacular that will certainly wow their show patrons.Details: phone 5441 2766, email manager@sunshinecoast show.asn.au or www.sunshinecoast show.asn.au.

9. SUNSHINE COAST AGRICULTURAL SHOW

IN 2017, Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show celebrates its 112th year. This year’s show from June 16-18, will present a ‘fresh’ new program with new attractions and events for the whole family to enjoy. With various entertainment areas around the Nambour Showgrounds their highlights include the ever popular Mini Racing Pigs, an interactive Young Farmers area providing

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showcase all the best of subtropical gardening. Great food, entertainment and a range of free children’s activities. Commencing July 7 to 9 at the Nambour Showgrounds Coronation Street, Nambour. Details: phone 5441 4655 or email info@qldgardenexpo.com. au or www.qldgardenexpo .com.au.

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Prangnell, Archaeologist and Associate Professor from UQ with another of his interesting and unusual talks, this time on “Armenian Church Excavation in Yangon, Myanmar”, his latest ‘dig’. Also June 21, there will be a Family Treemaker demonstration from 10am-12noon, followed by Trove and British Newspapers 1pm-3pm. Members free; visitors $10 per session. Details: phone Roz on 5493 1197 or email caloundrafamilyres @y7mail.com.and or go to www.caloundrafamily history.org.au.

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OFFERS help to gain you confidence in speaking to groups in any public arena, whether for an interview, oral exam or in front of an audience. In a safe and friendly environment you learn the skills needed. We meet on 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 to 9pm at St. John the Baptist, Anglican Hall, 176 Currie St. Nambour. Parking available at the rear in Daniel St. Come as our guest to see how Toastmasters can help you. See us on Facebook or call Debbie

THE THEME for this month’s dinner meeting was “A Touch of Pink” in honour of Mother’s Day. Most members participated which gave our meeting a lovely pink glow. We were then entertained by Tom Strong who described his walk across the Camino de Santiago on the Spanish/French border. Anyone interested in attending our meetings should contact Val 5492 6884.

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THIS IS a sport that combines both gentle exercise and challenges the mind with the strategies of Bowls. We meet at the Currimundi Sports & Recreation Hall, Cnr Ilya Street and Currimundi Road. Currimundi, on Tuesday, Friday, & Sunday, afternoons at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes (and a sense of humour) and we do the rest. Green fee’s are $4 for three games which includes afternoon tea. Phone Graham on 5491 8223 or 0409 765 155.

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AT THE Bellflower Retirement Resort on Saturday, June 24 from 8.30am till 12.30pm.The resort is located at 118 Bellflower Road Sippy Downs and the sale will assist the Bloomhill Cancer Help Centre. Entry is free with a multitude of stalls that will be offering real down to earth bargains. A Treasurer Hunters Paradise. Morning tea, sausage sizzle and raffles will all be part of the day. We hope to see you there!

COOROY-NOOSA FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

THE official opening of the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy by Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington was well attended. An Open Day is planned by Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group on Saturday, June 17 from 9:30am, take the opportunity to see our

great facilities and talk to members. The monthly meeting is at 1pm on Saturday, June 17. For new members and beginners a workshop is a good way to start your family history. Visit: www.genealogy-noosa .org.au or 5442 5570.

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A MORNING of Discovery. Once more Elaine Davidson has come up with a memorable morning tea venue, without the need for too much travel. This time we stepped back in time to sample the delights of nineteenth century lifestyle at the Buderim Pioneer Cottage, a museum and veritable treasure trove of items depicting the region’s unique history. The Group enjoyed scones, with jam, cream and morning tea seated on the spacious verandas, served by two of the dedicated volunteers who gave us a commentary on the cottage and its

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ARE always looking for new members. We meet at the Pelican Waters Tavern at 9.30 on the 3rd Tuesday each month we welcome visitors and new members. We are part of a worldwide Probus organisation dedicated to provide Active Retirees range of social activities through regular meetings/ interesting guest speakers, luncheons, outings and other activities. Details call Terry Sternberg on 0418 749 042.

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WE MEET every first Tuesday of the month at 10am at Headland Bowls Club. We have a good variety of guest speakers and outings and activities - and our emphasis is on fun, friendship and fellowship. Anyone interested can contact

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AT THE next meeting our speaker is Michele Doughterty on Chair Yoga and Mindfullness. After an exceptional career in the fields of legal, police, local government, tourism, hospitality, club management, not for profit organisations at 60, Michele is now a yoga and mindfulness teacher. Michele will chat about her careers and then explain the benefits of and take us through a short session of Chair Yoga and Mindfullness. 2 course lunch $28 Friday June 23 at Maroochydore Surf Club. Bookings must be made by Friday, June 16 phone Celena Ross on 0409 055 171 or email Coastcelebrant @gmail.com.

WILL be holding their Luncheon/Meeting on Wednesday July 26, at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim. 11am for 11.30 am Meeting followed by Lunch, Tea or Coffee. Guest Speaker: from the Heart Foundation. For details phone Glenda 0401 548 349.

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AT THE last Buderim VIEW Club’s meeting and luncheon, the majority of the ladies dressed in red. The reason being, when our club first started it was the 40th anniversary of the VIEW clubs of Australia, so it was decided that they would celebrate by wearing red once a year every May. At first the ladies donated clothing for The Smith Family, each year in the month of May. There is always an interesting guest speaker at our Meetings, plus a social event is held on the third Wednesday of the month. For information about our club, phone Pat Cooney on 5445 6329.

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Reviews High heels and pearls make for a funny tale of murder Victim’s past holds buried secrets BOOKS: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

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Family betrayal rips them apart BEFORE We Were Yours is a compelling, harrowing and utterly redemptive novel that reveals a family torn apart by a shocking betrayal. Based on real-life events of kidnap, illegal adoption and a corrupt orphanage, the fictional narrative brings alive deeply researched real-life events in the manner of Jodi Picoult and Caroline Overington. Born into a world of wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford appears to have it all. A loving daughter to her father, a US senator, with her own ambitious career as a lawyer and a handsome fiance waiting for her in Baltimore, she

has lived a charmed life. But when Avery returns to Aiken to help her father weather a health crisis and a political attack, a chance encounter with May Bonher, an elderly woman she’s never met before, leaves Avery deeply shaken. Avery’s decision to learn more about May’s life will take her on a journey through her family’s long-hidden history,

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illuminating the heart of Avery’s story. About the author Selected among Booklist’s Top 10 lists for two consecutive years, where she was called “quite simply, a master storyteller”, Lisa Wingate is known for weaving lyrical writing and unforgettable settings with elements of traditional storytelling, history and mystery. Lisa Wingate creates novels that Publisher’s Weekly calls “masterful” and Library Journal refers to as “a good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks”. Published by Harlequin, Before We Were Yours is available in June. RRP $29.99.

A HOT summer. A shocking murder. A town of secrets, waiting to explode. A brooding, suspenseful and explosive debut that will grip you from the first page to the last. A beautiful young teacher has been murdered, her body found in the lake, strewn with red roses. Local policewoman Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock pushes to be assigned to the case, concealing the fact that she knew the murdered woman in high school years before. But that’s not all Gemma’s trying to hide. As the investigation digs deeper into the victim’s past, other secrets threaten to come to light, secrets that were supposed to remain buried. Published by Allen & Unwin, The Dark Lake is available in June. RRP $32.99.

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BRIDESHEAD, bon-bons, cucumber sandwiches – and now a murder. In the decadent world of Oxford University, c.1985, Pimms, punting and ball gowns are de rigeur. Ursula Flowerbutton, a studious country girl, arrives for her first term, anticipating nothing more sinister than days spent poring over history books – and, perhaps, an invitation to a ball. But when she discovers a body, Ursula is catapulted into a murder investigation. Clueless meets Agatha Christie in this wickedly funny tale of high society, low morals and a middle class girl, the first book in Plum Sykes’ irresistible new series. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, Party Girls Die in Pearls is available this month in ebook, hardback and paperback. RRP $27.99.

Finally we get some answers for our gut YOUR guts have an astonishing degree of control over your mood, hunger and general health. Dr Michael Mosley’s The Clever Guts Diet is a book that celebrates this hugely under-rated organ and shows you what you need to do to keep it in prime condition. Best-selling author Dr Mosley reveals the latest research into the workings of the microbiome – the kilogram of alien bacteria that live in your gut – and takes a look at exactly what happens inside your stomach and intestines as you go about your daily life. He demonstrates how your gut communicates with your body and mind, and explains why your biome affects your weight, your health and even your happiness. Published by Simon and Schuster, The Clever Guts Diet is available in June. RRP $29.99.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY FEATURE

Are tax returns needed? Q: I HAVE been retired now for nearly 20 years and widowed. I receive the Age Pension and dividends from a small share portfolio. Do I have to lodge a tax return? I don’t generate sufficient income to pay tax. I have previously lodged tax returns via an accountant to get a refund on the franking credits on my share portfolio. Is there a simpler way? A: Retirees who are eligible for the Seniors and Age Pensioners Tax offset and have rebatable income of less than $32,279 as a single (or $28,974 each if a member of a couple) are not obliged to lodge an annual tax return provided they meet these criteria

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and do not have the following circumstances. You would be obliged to continue to submit annual tax returns if any of the following circumstances apply:

You receive income as a Pay-as-You-go- employee where tax was withheld. You received reportable Fringe Benefits in the financial year. You carried on a business as a self-employed person. You received a distribution from a trust. You received income from foreign employment, investments or pensions. You have not claimed your Private Health Insurance Rebate and wish to do so. You wish to claim tax deductions for donations or eligible expenses. You have made a capital gain in the current year or a loss in this year or

earlier years that you wish to claim. You own foreign assets worth more than $50,000 Australian. Other criteria requiring a tax return to be lodged would be if you made a personal contribution to superannuation and you are entitled to claim a tax deduction or receive the government co-contribution (for those under 71). If you have received an Australian superannuation lump sum where there was an untaxed component or you received a lump sum death benefit paid to you as a non-dependent. Assuming that you do

not fall into the above category and your income falls within the SAPTO limits, then you would not need to lodge a tax return. Dividends paid to shareholders by Australian resident companies are taxed under a system known as imputation. This is where the tax the company pays is imputed to the shareholders. The tax paid by the company is allocated to shareholders as franking credits attached to the dividends they receive, typically the tax credit is 30%. If you are not required to lodge a tax return, you

can claim a refund of the franking credits by lodging an ATO application for a refund of franking credits for individuals. You can lodge the form online, complete a paper form and submit the records over the phone or via post direct to the ATO . Applications forms will be available after June 30. Processing of the refund typically takes two weeks for online or phone claims. Paper based applications will take up to 50 days to process. For further information, go to www.ato.gov.au or call 132 865. General advice in this story doesn’t account for personal situations.

Real deals for genuine debt reduction Microfinance’s acting chief executive officer Renee Hancock said that in Australia now there are a staggering two million people who are experiencing severe financial stress and another 10 million who are experiencing low-level financial stress. Of those, she said about three million are experiencing financial exclusion. “GSM provides affordable financial programs and services for people who are financially excluded.” Ms Hancock used the example of Robert to explain how the GSM can make a real difference. He found himself homeless with no money, just one bag of belongings and a second-hand car when his relationship broke down.

With the help of GMS’ No Interest Loan Scheme he was able to purchase a new fridge and washing machine. NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME NILS is a credit option. It’s a loan up to $1200 which can be used to purchase essential household items or services, such as whitegoods, medical expenses, laptops and education. The loan is not cash, instead it goes directly to the supplier. Repayments work out to between $15 to $40 per fortnight over 12 to 18 months. For more information and to find a local provider, go to www.nils.com.au. Other services are: ★StepUp Loan Services which is a low-interest

loan of up to $3000 that can be used for essential household goods and services. ★Good Insurance or Essentials by AAI is offered as GSM found clients often struggled to qualify for car insurance. ★Good Money stores which offer many of the GSM products and services. ★Addsup Savings Plan which encourages NILS and StepUP clients to develop positive, long-lasting savings habits. ★Good2GoNow - Good Shepherd Microfinance uses it buying power to give clients access to the best prices on computers and household appliances. For more details, go to www.goodshepherd microfinance.org.au.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY FEATURE

SMSF cap and its limit

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MOST of us struggle from time to time to manage our money, so when a free and easy-to-use tool comes our way, it’s well worth checking out. ANZ’s Money Minded is a free, easy to use, online money management website. “ANZ has invested in financial literacy for many years, working on programs in the community,” ANZ senior manager of financial inclusion Michelle Commandeur said. “The programs are designed for people to build their money skills

and confidence. “We have worked with the Smith Family and Benevolent Society NSW, and others who deliver face-to-face Money Minded workshops.” The face-to-face program and online activities are available to anyone, not just to ANZ customers. There are eight activities to be worked through. Users can save their progress if they want to stop at any time or come back and change some of the information they have used. The activities are:

■ 1. Know yourself – discover your attitude to money ■ 2. Spend wisely – identify needs, wants and spending leaks ■ 3. Clarify your goal – set smart goals ■ 4. Plan your spending – get started with budgeting ■ 5. Bank smart – get the right bank account ■ 6. Avoid dangerous debt – understand credit files and credit providers ■ 7. Watch out for credit cards – manage your credit card ■ 8. Plan for your future – get the most from your superannuation

Finding the right debt rescue plan

THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE IF YOU’RE struggling with runaway debt, be careful who you turn to for help. There’s no shortage of “debt management” firms promising rapid solutions to overwhelming debt (just Google “debt help” to see what I mean). Their services typically include bankruptcy advice, formal and informal debt agreements and debt consolidation. Others advertise cleaning, repairing, or washing away default listings on personal credit reports. For anyone battling high debt this can all sound very appealing. But our money watchdog ASIC has cautioned that debt management firms can

pose significant risks to financially distressed consumers. One of the key issues is that these companies can charge high upfront fees for services that don’t always deliver much value. It may not be clear how much you’ll pay, and ASIC warns “the promise is always more prominent than the price”. That’s a real worry because people facing spiralling debt can be extremely vulnerable to taking up unsuitable services or become victims of a predatory hard sell. A number of debt management firms have also been found to gild the lily when it comes to describing exactly what they do and how they can help. The thing is, digging your way out of debt doesn’t have to come with a raft of fees and charges. A national network of

financial counselling services is available that offer a free service. The big difference is that they don’t advertise an instant solution because frankly, there is no magic bullet to getting out of debt fast. If you’re struggling with debt, it’s critical to take early action. Speak to your bank or creditors and explain the situation – many will offer a repayment plan. Talk to the free ombudsman scheme before paying a fee to a debt management firm. And check out the website of Financial Counselling Australia or call the National Debt Hotline on 1800 007 007. ■ Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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You need to consider and decide when and if you wish to apply the new capital gains tax relief provisions. Under the super changes, complying SMSF are able to reset the cost base of investment assets to their current market value where those assets are reallocated or re-apportioned from the retirement phase to the accumulation phase before July 1 to comply with the transfer balance cap or new transition to retirement income stream arrangements. Where the assets of your SMSF are partially supporting interests in the accumulation phase, tax will be calculated on this proportion of the capital gain that is not in pension phase on June 30. While the capital gain needs to be identified, any tax liability will be deferred until the asset is sold. There are two methods of allocating assets in a member’s pension and superannuation accounts within an SMSF – segregation or proportionate method.

Segregation means that a specific investment asset is allocated to supporting specific pensions and/or superannuation accounts. Proportionate method means that the asset is owned by the SMSF as a whole and the value is proportioned on a percentage basis between the pensions and/or superannuation accounts. CGT relief on the assets of the fund applies differently and is subject to different rules depending on whether the super fund uses the segregation or proportionate method. The relief conditions apply to both methods provided action is taken between November 9 last year and June 30 this year. This applies to all assets in a complying SMSF held throughout that period. If a super fund wishes to apply the relief, they must make this choice and notify the ATO on or before the day the trustee is required to lodge the fund’s 2016–17 tax return. A choice to apply the relief cannot be revoked. Q&A with The Coach story first appeared on the WealthPartners website. Any general advice in this story doesn’t take account of your personal situations.

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FINANCIAL coach Andrew Heaven answers another of the many SMSF questions of what to do before July 1 particularly for high-end super savers. Q. I have a selfmanaged super fund with my wife. The assets of the fund are approximately $2.1 million. My wife’s super account balance is around $420,000 and my pension balance is $1.68 million. I am 64 and my wife is 61 and we continue to work. As I exceed the $1.6 million dollar transfer balance cap, what do I need to do before July 1 2017? A. With just under six weeks remaining before the new rules come into effect, there are a range of important steps that you, as trustees of your SMSF, will need to take. You will also need to have a clear understanding of what is in accumulation and pension phase for you and your wife for both income and capital gains purposes. Within your fund pension and superannuation accounts, you will be obliged to apportion income on the fund using the “proportionate method” to calculate and differentiate exempt pension income from income earned on funds in the accumulation phase.

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Sunday 9th July 2017 Try something new with us today, board a coach to Ipswich, explore closed railway lines, travel part of the journey in an old steam train. Saturday 5th August 2017 A Steamy Afternoon, Travel via Steam Train from Brisbane to Lindum and Fisherman Island. Then onto Pinkenba & return to Roma St. 17th October - 22nd October 2017 CHILLAGOE-BURKETOWN-LAWNHILL & NORMANTON Travel on board the Savannahlander, Gulflander & Coach Limited Seats Available. Bookings are can be made today. Dont miss out, pick up the phone!

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ADFAS is a not-for-profit organisation providing superbly illustrated monthly presentations on diverse topics within the arts and related disciplines. The next ADFAS presentation will be on Monday, June 26 at 6.45pm at the Drama Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Road, Buderim. Professor Heath Lees explores how western composers have created sound-based messages through gesture and pattern. For bookings: phone Karin on 5479 0550. Email: sunshinecoast @adfas.org.au or www.adfas.org.au.

Glasshouse Country VIEW members on a recent outing with Caloundra Evening VIEW members. An enjoyable morning tea was shared by the happy members.

ARE a friendly group of over 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who meet every Thursday morning at 9.30am at the Community Hall Kawana Library Nanyima Street Buderim (next to Kawana Shopping Centre). Meetings consist of fun, friendship, entertainment, indoor bowls, hoy and bingo and each morning we have lucky door prizes, raffles chocolate wheel. Visitors are most welcome. Call Selima 5452 5979.

game which requires skill, good physical exercise and great company. Croquet is played Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am-12noon. The Club is next to the Nambour Bowls Club on Coronation Drive, Nambour. First 4 visits are free and tuition is provided. You only need to wear soft soled shoes all other equipment is provided. Also every Monday from 9am till 12noon we play Mah-jong . Cost is $4 and includes morning tea. Cards are played every fourth Wednesday at 1pm cost is $5 afternoon tea is included. Contact Patrick on 5472 7287 or email berpat@bigpond.com.

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JOIN US under the shade of the Casuarina trees between 8am to 10am for our activities (planting natives and weeding out the peskies) on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next activities are: on June 13 and July 11 at Beach Access 220 and 221 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina (Kawana SLSC northern carpark). All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Buddinacoastcare/

SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP

THE Sunshine Coast has a pro-active Scleroderma Support Group which is currently raising

awareness of the disease within the Community in order to help sufferers and to secure funds for research into the insidious debilitating disease. For information regarding Scleroderma phone 0417 615 733.

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IS A group who meet monthly at the Masonic Hall, Third Avenue, Caloundra. If you have a love of flowers and are interested in arranging them, we would welcome new members. We meet on the first Friday of the month, starting with morning tea at 9am. Come and join us. You can contact Lyn Call on 5478 4824 or Bev Robertson on 5456 1268.

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NOW that we’ve entered Winter, how long before you surrender to your heater and have to turn it on? Let’s look at ways in which you can save some money on your electricity bill, not just during the cooler months but throughout the year with these simple tips. 1. Buy energy efficient devices and appliances. Check if there is a label like Energy Star or an energy class label. 2. Avoid the clothes

5. Change your regular light bulbs to more efficient light bulbs. LED (light-emitting diode) or CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs use a lot less electricity and last a long time. They do cost more than regular bulbs so you probably don’t want to change them all at once. 6. Turn off all household appliances like TV’s and computers at the wall, when not being used. You can easily waste hundreds of dollars a year leaving these on. 7. Try to use cold water when using the washing machine. Top or front loader washing powders for cold water are available and clean your

clothes efficiently without the hot water costs. 8. Check to see if you can get a better electricity contract with your provider or make payments based on an average monthly cost. Direct Debit payments or paying online, can sometimes attract a small discount. 9. Grab a blanket, hot water bottle and some warm socks or sleepers in the evening. Only use an electric heater if needed or try a gas heater as an alternative. 10. Using a rug on tiled or timber floors helps to create warmth, also check that windows and doors are sealed.

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can save time and hassle. If you're using the right recipes for a slow cooker, regardless of the model you use, your meals should come out piping hot and delicious. Some of the most delicious meals you can cook are lamb shanks, pulled pork, and soups. You will be glad you invested in a slow cooker, just make sure you check the different models and brands to purchase the most suitable one for you.

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Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential. For example, if the five-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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