Salisbury Seniors Magazine: April 2016

SENIORS EVENTS CALENDAR

APRIL - JUNE 2016

SPECIAL EVENTS • WELLBEING

Mayors message

Welcome to the April to June edition of Salisbury Seniors. People often remark about the interesting range of events and activities that are available across the City of Salisbury for people of all ages. Salisbury Seniors is one to stay informed about these activities and much more.

On Monday 21 March we combined our Harmony Day celebration with a launch of the City of Salisbury as a Refugee Welcome Zone. This declaration is a very important public commitment of spirit to welcoming refugees to our community and promoting that inclusion is important for all.

In this edition read about how to register your expression of interest in the soon to be established Salisbury Seniors Alliance, participate in future Northern COTA SA Conversations with seniors and how to provide feedback about physical access issues within the City.

It was with great satisfaction that I signed the Refugee Welcome Zone declaration on behalf of the City of Salisbury at this event.

The word is now starting to get out about a recent extension to Council’s transport services for older people. See page nine for details about the new transport

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loop linking the Jack Young Centre and Para Hills Centre.

Also look out for the bingo afternoon, magic and entertainment show and the men’s luncheon events coming at the Jack Young Centre over the next few months.

Yours sincerely,

Gillian Aldridge JP Mayor of Salisbury

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Your Local Council Helping You to Live a Good Life Harmony Day Celebrations My Aged Care Salisbury Seniors Alliance Assistance at Home and in the Community Kym's Found His Spark From the Jack Young Centre All Aboard

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Listening to Salisbury Seniors Improve Access for All Age-Friendly Retail Project New Driving & Dementia Resource Brain Games Volunteering for the Future Legal Advice for Over 50's Service Contact Details Event Listings Australia's Healthy Weight

Salisbury Seniors is available in hard copy at the Council office, Jack Young Centre, Para Hills Centre, Pine Lakes Centre, Home Assist, libraries and community centres.

Front Cover Photo: Harmony Day & Refugee Welcome Zone Celebration L to R: Cr Brad Vermeer, Marbok Marial - South Australian and Ethnic Affairs Commission, Mayor Gillian Aldridge, John Dawkins MLC and Cr Graham Reynolds

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your local council helping you to live a good life The City of Salisbury provides a wide range of services and support for seniors in our local community. Below are details of some of these services:

Home Maintenance • Any type of minor home maintenance such as gardening, gutter cleaning, changing light bulbs and fixing leaking taps

Minor Home Modifications

• Leisure, recreation and learning programs

• For safety and access reasons such as grab rails, ramps, key safe, and hand held showers

• Health and fitness programs

Housing Support Program

• Dine in meals or café meals

• Information about housing options

• Frozen meals for takeaway

• Assistance to find secure accommodation

• Social support groups

Volunteer Opportunities

Domestic Assistance

If you would like to volunteer with Council, please visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/ volunteering or contact Sue on 8406 8276

Seniors Centres

• Regular, short term and seasonal/spring cleaning

Social Support

Further Information

• Shopping, friendly visits and linking to social activities

Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors

Transport • Expanded transport services and fleet of vehicles with more widely available trips in 2016 • Social trips to places of interest, medical appointments and getting to social activities

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Salisbury's seniors centres are the Jack Young, Para Hills and Pine Lakes centres Phone: 8406 8525 Salisbury Home Assist Phone: 8406 8225 Email: has@salisbury.sa.gov.au

HARMONY DAY CELEBRATION LAUNCHES REFUGEE WELCOME ZONE This year the City of Salisbury celebrated Harmony Day with the launch of the Refugee Welcome Zone at John Harvey Gallery on 21 March.

Harmony Day recognises Australia’s cultural diversity. With this year’s theme ‘Our Diversity is our Strength’, the key message was ‘everyone belongs’, reinforcing the importance of inclusiveness to all Australians.

“It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. It is a day for all Australians to embrace cultural diversity and to share what we have in common,” said Vesna Haracic, Manager, Comunity Health and Wellbeing.

“The City of Salisbury made a commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees into the community, upholding the human rights of refugees, demonstrating compassion for

refugees and enhancing cultural and religious diversity in the community by declaring the Local Government Area of Salisbury as a Refugee Welcome Zone."

“This public commitment is also an acknowledgment of the tremendous contribution refugees and migrants have made to Salisbury’s community and it is a pledge to continue building a strong, socially cohesive community.”

This special event commenced with a Welcome to Country by local Elder Frank Wanganeen followed by guest speakers Mabok Marial from the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, Kirsten Bickendorf and Jai Bahtari from the Australian Refugee Association, and Qasem Bahmanzadah, Youth Ambassador with Mayor Gillian Aldridge officially signed the Refugee Welcome Zone on behalf of the City of Salisbury.

DID YOU KNOW? The City of Salisbury has a large culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) population which has enriched our city and shaped it to become a dynamic and multicultural community.

Today, Salisbury is home to many people from different cultural backgrounds who are actively engaged and contributing to our city. Around 850 seniors from different CaLD communities are engaged in our social support activities organised by the City of Salisbury on a regular basis.

Along with providing Commonwealth Home Support Programme services to the older people from CaLD backgrounds, our service model includes an introduction to other services which the Council provides such as cultural services through the libraries, language and literacy and computing services.

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MY AGED CARE

accessing aged care services My Aged Care is a centralised point of contact (phone and website) for people to access: • Information on aged care services; • To register for services; and • For referral for assessment and services.

My Aged Care consists of two national call centres and a website.

You can contact My Aged Care to register for support if you have not received aged care services before, or are requesting a new service type, or have recently experienced a change in your health and/or capacity.

If eligible for services the person is referred to a Regional Assessment Service for an in-home assessment.

If the service being requested is urgently required the referral request may be sent directly to a local service provider.

The timeframe between contact with the My Aged Care contact centre and the Regional Assessment Service in-home assessment visit will vary depending on the individual situation.

My Aged Care can be contacted on 1800 200 422 between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm locally on Saturday (closed Sundays and National Public Holidays), or online at www.myagedcare.gov.au If you would like further information or some help with contacting My Aged Care please call Salisbury Home Assist on 8406 8225.

salisbury seniors alliance The City of Salisbury is calling for nominations for older residents to join the Salisbury Seniors Alliance.

The Salisbury Seniors Alliance will be a forum that: • Allows older people to have an ongoing voice in the implementation of the City of Salisbury’s Age-Friendly Salisbury Strategy, • Be able to make comments to Council about issues that affect their lives; and • Will work together to promote and advance age-friendly initiatives in the local community.

To register your interest contact Julie Fyfe on 8406 8291.

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ASSISTANCE AT HOME & IN THE COMMUNITY Many Salisbury Home Assist customers describe their support workers as friendly, competent, helpful and reliable.

“I have a gardener support me with the front garden and now I have five beautiful roses growing!”

This program continues to have a positive impact on the lives of many older residents.

• Home maintenance and minor modifications (e.g. grab rails, ramps and hand-held showers)

This is how others have described the support they receive: “I have no hesitation in stating that I’m perfectly satisfied with the help that I’ve received. Thank you so much!”

“Socially meeting other people on outings has made a huge difference, as has being able to visit other areas.”

“Generally has made life so easy lots of times!

For example having handrails put in has given me support in the toilet and shower.”

Home assist provides a range of support services including:

• Domestic assistance • Support with shopping and linking to social activities; and • Transport to medical appointments, shopping and social activities and social trips to popular places.

For further information call the Salisbury Home Assist Office on 8406 8525 or email has@salisbury.sa.gov.au.

Mark assisting Mary with her garden

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KYM 'S FOUND HIS SPARK Kym Watson says, “I have no regrets and neither will you!”

Kym is one of the increasing number of men that are attending local centres and getting involved in activities such as wood burning, ukulele, fitness classes, dancing, chess, the men’s group and more.

Kym knows that it’s not about age, but rather finding an activity that you love and doing it with others. He has been attending a wood burning group for two years and says, “I have benefited from the group’s wood burning

knowledge and expertise of this art form and I have learnt from others’ life experiences. I have opened myself up to what this friendly group can offer”.

Kym has enjoyed the experience so much that he is now the wood burning group leader and volunteers his time fundraising, advising, and working with the men’s group.

If you want to try something new, or like Kym fire up those skills you have, why not find out what’s on? Just visit a centre listed in this magazine, or call 8406 8525 for a program of activities.

Woodburning Group Kym Watson, Eric Davis & Les Roud at Jack Young Centre

NEWS FLASH! Following last year’s success, the Men’s Luncheon as part of Men’s Health Week will be on again along with guest speakers, entertainment and prizes to be won! Health checks will also be available via the mobile health van. See details about the event on the next page.

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from the jack young centre Hi everybody, The Centre continues to be a very positive and dynamic place to be.

With so many different activities and information services available at the Centre there has got to be something of interest to everyone.

Three events to look out for between April and June are the bingo afternoon, the magic and entertainment show and the men’s lunch. If you are interested in any of these events, see further information on this page or phone Jack Young Centre reception on 8406 8525.

Warm regards, Sue Jackson Program Coordinator, Jack Young Centre

Bingo Afternoon Friday 15 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Join us for an afternoon of bingo with prizes to be won and a delicious afternoon tea included.

The cost for attendance is $4 per person.

Book at the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525.

Magic and Entertainment Show Friday 13 May 2pm to 3pm

Come along to a magic mind reading comedy show at the Jack Young Centre. Be amazed by the 'Incredible Reg' and his mind reading powers.

Cost is $5 per person with afternoon tea included.

For more information contact the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525.

Men's Luncheon Thursday 16 June 10.30am to 3pm

Join us for a Men's Luncheon with guest speakers, entertainment and prizes to be won.

Cost is $10 per person for a three course lunch.

Book at the Jack Young Centre or contact Sue or Michael on 8406 8525 for more information.

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ALL ABOARD! A new transport loop is linking three seniors centres, the Jack Young Centre (JYC), Para Hills Seniors Centre and Pine Lakes Centre thanks to a fantastic new initiative by the City of Salisbury.

Cost is a gold coin donation for each trip and you simply ring and book at the JYC reception desk on 8406 8525 or the Para Hills Centre on 8406 8544. For more information give Karen a call at the Para Hills Centre and she will be happy to answer your questions or simply collect a timetable from one of the centres.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, you will be able to keep active and connect with the multitude of social and learning programs on offer across our three centres. Simply visit one of the seniors centres, hop on a bus and do a new activity in a new location. It’s easy to get involved!

So grab a shuttle bus timetable, make some plans for an active life and enjoy the challenge of venturing to new places.

While you are enjoying meeting new people and trying new activities, access to other services has never been easier such as frozen meals at JYC, library services and shopping at Para Hills.

This loop is an extension of Council’s existing transport provision for older people.

Volunteer drivers have kindly given their time to assist connecting the community.

VISIT a centre, HOP on a bus or TRY a new activity!

Barbara Watson and Setu Koirala leaving Jack Young Centre to travel to para Hills

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LISTENING TO SALISBURY SENIORS The ‘Conversations with Northern Seniors’ initiative has provided an opportunity for older community members to have a voice in ‘matters that matter’ ensuring policy makers hear their views.

Run by City of Salisbury and COTA SA (Council on the Ageing South Australia), the forums are proving a valuable source of information.

COTA SA used the information gathered from the October 2015 forum on seniors’ housing and accommodation to inform their 2016 State Budget submission. Housing for seniors is now a key policy area for consideration by government. COTA SA’s full budget submission is available at www.cotasa.org.au or phone 8232 0422 for a copy.

‘Road Safety and Older Drivers’ was the community conversation in February 2016 and Salisbury seniors are now invited to join in the April conversation on ‘Creative Ageing’. The session will be held on Tuesday 12 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury. We’d love to have you join us in these important conversations. Flyers are available from council, seniors centres and community centres.

For further information or a schedule of Community Conversations for 2016 please contact Sue Leckie on 8406 8566 or email sleckie@salisbury.sa.gov.au.

The December 2015 forum ‘Ageism – Alive and Thriving’ attracted some enthusiastic and wellinformed community members. Presentations from both older and younger perspectives set the scene for the community conversation that followed.

Unfortunately ageism is alive and thriving with participants providing a myriad of examples from their personal experiences.

Participants also identified a host of steps that individuals, City of Salisbury and COTA SA could take to promote more positive stereotypes of ageing and to encourage everyone to challenge discriminative behaviour as it happens.

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IMPROVE ACCESS FOR ALL IN SALISBURY Have you ever walked around the block or tried to park your car and found something that makes it just that bit difficult?

Council is keen to improve access for people in the community. It acknowledges that without safe access people risk hurting themselves or others or damaging property, or simply not enjoy the many benefits our city offers.

So, if you have found a rough footpath, are tangled in overhanging branches, have struggled with obstacles, find difficulty getting up the curb or in the door, or have trouble in a Council building or park, they would love to hear from you.

Civic Square accessible path and furniture

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There are many ways to make a report: • Call Council’s Customer Centre on 8406 8222 • Email Council at city@salisbury.sa.gov.au • Visit Council’s website at www.salisbury. sa.gov.au/contact • Write to City of Salisbury, PO Box 8, Salisbury, SA 5108 • Visit 12 James Street, Salisbury Let’s make Salisbury a safe, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone.

AGE-FRIENDLY RETAIL PROJECT The Age-Friendly Retail Project will pilot a model to explore opportunities for marketing, businesses and customer service strategies that assist older people to access retail opportunities in a respectful, safe and meaningful way.

It is a collaborative project with the City of Salisbury and the Officefor the Ageing (OFTA) and the Seniors Card Business Program.

Research shows that age-friendly retail precincts contribute positively to the social experiences of older people.

We know that people who are older are more likely to frequent places that are accessible and inclusive and utilise businesses that value and respect older people by becoming loyal customers. Seniors are the fastest growing consumer market in Australia.

The project will promote access for older people to services where they are valued and respected and raise community awareness regarding the economic benefits of older South Australians as consumers.

The City of Salisbury will collaborate to grow opportunities for the Seniors Card Business Partners program and South Australian Age-Friendly Retail initiatives.

The City of Salisbury would like to thank Parabanks and their traders, the Salisbury City Centre Business Association and participating community members for their cooperation and participation in the project.

After all, the more who sign up for the Seniors Card Scheme the better the outcomes, and more opportunities become available to our whole community.

For further enquires please do not hesitate to contact Julie Fyfe at City of Salisbury on 8406 8291 or email jfyfe@salisbury.sa.gov.au.

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NEW DRIVING AND DEMENTIA RESOURCE Most older people drive safely and remain accident-free for many years.

However, dementia may cause slow and sometimes subtle changes to driving skills.

Deciding whether to continue driving or not can be very challenging for people with dementia and their families.

Last week the Seniors Information Service launched a resource to assist people with dementia and their families to make decisions about safe driving. The booklet was developed in consultation with Wollongong University, the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, and SGIC. The booklet is also designed to support GPs, nurses and other medical professionals to assist people with dementia to make decisions about their driving.

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It identifies how GPs can support a person who has decided to reduce or stop their driving, for example, it details some of the warning signs of dementia, unsafe driving, information on services and supports and alternatives to driving.

The decision to stop driving can be stressful and overwhelming for older people, especially older people with dementia. It can result in a loss of freedom, identity and independence.

The booklet aims to provide knowledge and support to everyone involved in making the decision.

The booklet is available from Seniors Information Service, phone 8186 8776 for a copy or go to: www.seniors.asn.au/centric/home/dementia_ driving_project.jsp.

BRAIN GAMES FOR HEALTH, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Challenging your brain can be a healthy, fun and social way to reduce your chance of developing dementia.

Come and join the fun at one of our Brain Gym groups:

A great way to do this is to join one of our Brain Gym groups to enjoy a variety of brain games in a fun and social environment. Here’s an example of one of the questions from Brain Gym for you to try:

Para Hills Centre: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month 10am to 11.45am

Jack Young Centre: First and third Wednesday of each month 10am to 12noon

Can you name 10 parts of the human body which are only 3 letters long?

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the answer.

It’s the process of thinking differently and challenging your mind that’s important.

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE FUTURE Ever wondered if you can use the skills you’ve learnt over your lifetime to really make a difference? Well you can.

Many young people and organisations are looking for skilled volunteer mentors who can guide their future development. Learning from people who have ‘been there and done that’ gives others an insight into what to do or what not to do.

A simple web search will detail individual mentoring programs. Most focus on supporting young people with their learning, such as Homework Club, Wheels in Motion and the Tertiary Mentoring Program, or support an individual’s personal development, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Welcome to Australia.

Volunteering SA & NT Inc offer a Mentor Service connecting skilled individuals with not-for-profit organisations to assist in key areas such as strategic development, management, finance and marketing.

Mentoring can also be done from the comfort of your own home. Visit www.micromentor.org a free easy-to-use social network that allows entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors to connect to solve problems and build businesses together.

So what’s stopping you? Go online and search for a mentoring opportunity that’s right for you.

In the next edition we’ll take a closer look at virtual volunteering.

Michelle Hodshon Volunteer Development Officer volunteering@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Mentor Alan Reeves

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LEGAL ADVICE FOR OVER 50S The Northern Community Legal Service outreach at Jack Young Centre understands a wide range of issues that you might want to seek legal information and referral about.

• Driving related issues

Some examples include:

For further information and/or to make an appointment please contact reception at the Northern Community Legal Service on 8281 6911.

• Documents related to planning for the future such as Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directives

• Tenancy related issues Staff from the Northern Community Legal Service will be available by appointment fortnightly on a Tuesday from 10am until 12 noon at the Jack Young Centre, 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury.

• Grandparent related questions • Questions related to elder abuse and rights of older people

ELDER RELATIONSHIP SERVICE Relationships Australia has launched a confidential counselling and mediation service to support families who need help to deal with the complex issues related to ageing.

Launched in January, the Elder Relationship Service will operate as a pilot for 12 months across six Australian cities including Adelaide and is staffed by trained counsellors and mediators with specific skills in elder services.

Relationships Australia National Executive Officer Alison Brook said the service would

help families have difficult conversations and resolve differences in ways that improve relationships.

“It’s a common story as we age that family conflict emerges around significant health issues, where older parents will live or how estates will be divided,” she said. “We also want to support families to plan for future medical, health, financial or living arrangements and make decisions that protect the interests, rights and safety of all family members.”

Relationships Australia services are subsidised by the Federal Government and fees are based on family income. To find out more about the new service phone 8223 4566 or visit www.relationships.org.au.

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SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS CITY OF SALISBURY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING 12 James Street Salisbury, 5108 South Australia PO Box 8 Salisbury, 5108 South Australia Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Phone: 08 8406 8222 TTY: 08 8406 8596 (For people with hearing impairment) Facsimile: 08 8406 5466 Email: city@salisbury.sa.gov.au Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au HOME ASSIST

SENIORS CENTRES Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue Salisbury, 5108 South Australia Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm Phone: 08 8406 8525 Para Hills Centre Library Complex Wilkinson Road Para Hills, 5108 South Australia Monday: 9am to 2pm Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 3pm Friday: 9am to 2pm Phone: 08 8406 8544

12 James Street Salisbury, 5018 South Australia

Pine Lakes Centre 16 Homestead Avenue Parafield Gardens, 5107 South Australia

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm

Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm

Phone: 08 8406 8225

Phone: 08 8406 8857

Facsimile: 08 8406 8474

Volunteer Services 12 James Street Salisbury, 5108 South Australia

Email: has@salisbury.sa.gov.au Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Phone: 08 8406 8276 Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering

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events listings SPECIAL EVENTS ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST

Seniors Information Service 'My Aged Care'

Mondaay 11 April 10.30am

Northern COTA Conversation - Creative Ageing

Tuesday 12 April 9.30am to 12.30pm

Bingo Afternoon

Friday 15 April $4 per 1.30pm to 3.30pm person

Seniors Information Service 'My Aged Care'

Friday 15 April 10.30am

FREE

Information Session by Arthritis SA - including morning tea

Tuesday 19 April 10am to 11.30am

$4 per person

St Kilda Free Family Fishing Event - bring your Saturday 30 April own rods and chair with 7am to 12noon free rods for children, bait supplied on the day Introduction to Mindfulness with Barb Hancock

FREE

FREE

FREE

Wednesday 11 May 10.30am to FREE 11.30am

ADDRESS/CONTACT Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Bookings essential: phone 8406 8544 John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Bookings essential: phone Sally on 8406 8368 or email cdadmin@salisbury.sa.gov.au Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Bookings essential: phone 8406 8525 or at reception Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Bookings essential: phone 8406 8544 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury For more information phone 8406 8525 St Kilda Marina Cockle Street, St Kilda Register by 16 April at stkildafishing2016.eventbrite.com.au Len Beadell Library 55 John Street, Salisbury Bookings essential: visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/mindfulness

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ACTIVITY Information Session by Australian Red Cross including morning tea

DAY/TIME Tuesday 17 May 10am to 11.30am

Budgeting in Control and Thursday 19 May Getting Ahead - with light 2pm to 3.30pm refreshments

Patently Obvious - come and find out about old inventions and their inventors

Quiz Afternoon including afternoon tea

Friday 27 May 10.30am to 11.30am

COST $4 per person

FREE

ADDRESS/CONTACT Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury For more information phone 8406 8525 Len Beadell Library Helen Barnes Room 55 John Street, Salisbury Bookings essential: visit salisbury.sa.gov.au/budgetingcontrol For more information phone 8406 8311 Para Hills Library Eric Goodall Room Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

FREE

Last Friday of the $5 per month person 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Bookings essential: visit www. salisbury.sa.gov.au/patentlyobvious For more information phone 8406 8207 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury For more information phone 8406 8525 Various venues throughout Adelaide

Friday 10 to Adelaide Cabaret Festival Saturday 25 June

Varied

For more information visit www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com

Men's Luncheon Thursday 16 June with guest speakers, 10.30am to 3pm entertainment and prizes

$10 per person for a 3 course lunch

Jack Young Centre Hall 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury

Antiques with Paul Bartlett

FREE

Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/ antiques or phone 8406 8285 for more information

Saturday 18 June 10am to 12 noon

Bookings essential at reception or phone Sue or Michael on 8406 8525 Para Hills Library Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

The City of Salisbury Reconciliation and NAIDOC 2016 program of events will be available early May in seniors centres, community centres and libraries.

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wellbeing activities ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST FREE Come 'n' Try

Acoustic Music Group

Thursdays 12 noon to 2pm

Archery Beginners Class

Sundays 10.30am to 11.30am

Let's Talk Books (monthly)

Thursday 21 April, 19 May and 16 FREE June 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Brain Gym

Tuesdays 10am to 11.45am

Brain Gym

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 10am to 12 noon

Choir

Mondays 10.30am to 12 noon Wednesdays 10am to 3.30pm

Croquet Club

Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm

Dance for Health - a fun interactive program for seniors

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

Jack Young Centre Friendship Group

Tuesdays 10am to 11.30am

OR $3 ongoing 3 weeks tuition for $50

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

ADDRESS/CONTACT Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Rundle Reserve Rundle Road, Salisbury South Phone June Weldon on 8260 1121 or email bweldon@tpg.com.au Para Hills Library Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Jenny on 8406 8530 Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

Salisbury Croquet Club Come & Visit Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone Val Rogers on 8260 1510 FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $4 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

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ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

Heart Foundation Ingle Farm Walking Group

Mondays and Thursdays 9am

Heart Foundation Mawson Lakes Walking Group

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8.30am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Para Hills Centre

Tuesdays 9am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury Downs

Tuesdays 9.15am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Parafield Gardens

Wednesdays 9am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury North

Thursdays 9.30am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Pooraka

Thursdays 4.30pm

Heart Foundation Local Walking Group Salisbury North

Indoor Bowls - Salisbury

Fridays 9am to 10am

Saturdays 9am

Ingle Farm Recreation Centre Beovich Road, Ingle Farm Phone Ursula on 8258 5655

FREE

Mawson Interchange (enclosed lounge area), Mawson Lakes Phone Christine on 8260 3855

FREE

Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone 8263 7333

FREE

Salisbury West Library Hollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs

FREE

Morella Community Centre 90 Kings Road, Parafield Gardens Phone 8250 7786

FREE

Bagster Road Community Centre Salisbury North Phone 8250 4167

FREE

Rear carpark, Pooraka Clinic 803 Main North Road, Pooraka Phone Christine on 8260 2677

FREE

Childrens Centre Office Ingle Farm Primary School Phone Sanna on 0417 313 067

FREE

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

FREE

Happy Home Reserve Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Salisbury North (tennis kiosk) Phone Janet on 8258 5993

Mondays & Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm

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FREE

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Phone Jim on 8406 8251

Heart Foundation Local Fridays Walking Group Ingle Farm 9am

Heart Foundation Local Walking Group Salisbury

COST

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

ACTIVITY

Indoor Bowls - Para Hills

Keep Fit for Over 50's Gentle Exercise

Line Dancing Mawson Lakes Centre

Meditation

The Para Hills Songsters Pop Choir

DAY/TIME

Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm

Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am

Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm

Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm

Thursdays 9am to 9.50am

Parkinson Support and Exercise Group

Fridays 10am to 12noon

Prime Movers - low impact chair based exercise group

Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.15pm & 12.30pm to 1pm

Relaxation Group

Rock and Roll Dancing

Thursdays 5pm to 6pm

Saturdays 1pm to 3pm

COST FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $5 ongoing $5

ADDRESS/CONTACT Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre, Smith Road, Salisbury East Phone 8285 2055 Mawson Lakes University 'K' Building (near Planitarium) 1 Main Street, Mawson Lakes Phone 0402 473 904 Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

$7

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $5 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $6 ongoing

Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) Oor 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Pine Lakes Community Centre 16 Homestead Place Parafield Gardens Phone 8406 8251 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays

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ACTIVITY Strength for Life promoting health and wellbeing through strengths training

Strength for Life promoting health and wellbeing through strengths training

Strength for Life promoting health and wellbeing through strengths training Strength for Life promoting health and wellbeing through strengths training

Table Tennis (over 50's)

Table Tennis

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

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DAY/TIME

COST

$25 Individual Mondays plan, then 10.15am to 11.15am $6 a session $25 Individual Mondays, plan, then Wednesdays and $6 a Fridays session (or $40 for a 11.30am to month with 12.30pm as many sessions) Mondays, $25 Tuesdays and Individual Thursdays plan, then 12 noon to 1pm $7 a session $25 Individual Thursdays plan, then 11.15am to 12.15pm $6 a session FREE Tuesdays & Come 'n' Try Fridays OR 9am to 12noon $3 ongoing FREE Thursdays Come 'n' Try 8.30am to OR 10.30am $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try Mondays 9.15am to 10.15am OR $7 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try

Tuesdays 11.15am to 12.15am OR $7 ongoing

FREE Come 'n' Try

Tuesdays 11.15am to 12.15pm OR $7 ongoing

ADDRESS/CONTACT Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre Corner Kings and Martins Road, Parafield Gardens Phone 8281 4888

The Lodge Health and Wellness Centre 1587 Main North Road, Salisbury East Phone 8258 9066

Fun Life Fitness 11 Roopena Street, Ingle Farm Phone Ingle Farm on 8264 3918 Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre Corner Kings and Martins Road, Parafield Gardens Phone 8281 4888 Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre Corner Kings and Martins Road Parafield Gardens Phone 8281 4888 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or phone 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on Wednesdays

ACTIVITY Time for Talking Discussion Group

DAY/TIME Tuesdays 9.45am to 11.45am

Ukulele Classes

Thursdays 10am to 11.30am

Ukulele Classes

Thursdays 10.30am to 12 noon

Women's Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Zumba

Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pm

Mondays 12.15 to 1pm Mondays 10am to 10.45am

Zumba

COST FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing $3 ongoing

Zumba

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $5 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try

Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm OR $5 ongoing Thursdays

Zumba

FREE Come 'n' Try

Mondays 5.30pm to 6.15pm OR $5 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try Tuesdays 10am to 11am Wednesdays 9.30am to 10.30am

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen Macnab on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) or phone 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Pooraka Farm Community Centre 126 Henderson Avenue, Pooraka Phone 8406 8488

10am to 11am Zumba

ADDRESS/CONTACT

OR $5 ongoing $4.50 ongoing

UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus Building 'K' Auditorium Phone Cheryl on 0410 556 371 or email mckibby@bigpond.net.au St Jays Recreation Centre Corner Brown Terrace and Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone Cheryl on 0410 556 371 or email mckibby@bigpond.net.au Bagster Road Community Centre Phone Cheryl on 0410 556 371 or email mckibby@bigpond.net.au Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Cheryl on 0410 556 371 or email mckibby@bigpond.net.au Pooraka Farm Community Centre 126 Henderson Avenue, Pooraka Phone 8406 8488

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Social rides program Award winning 'Cycle Salisbury' initiative - Join other cyclists on a 'low level' social ride along the picturesque Little Para River and Dry Creek trails or on local roads.

Different days and times every month. Call 8406 8251 to register to receive monthly ride listings or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cyclesalisbury

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD GARDENING WORKSHOPS Paralowie Communal Garden runs a wide range of workshops during the year. Some of the workshops commencing in April to June include Propagation of Herbs, Strawberries - setting up a path, Using Compost and Building, Growing Asian Vegetables and Ponds & Lizards.

Bookings are essential for these workshops. Please contact 8406 8225 for further information.

Disclaimer: please note that at times details may change between the time of publication and when you make contact. Please make contact with the person/centre prior to attending an activity.

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' australia's healthy

weight

The Northern Health Network (NHN) in collaboration with local over 50s centres in the City of Salisbury conducted a series of healthy cooking demonstrations earlier this year.

The demonstrations focused on healthy snacks and simple meal ideas and were held in support of Australia’s Healthy Weight Week, an initiative of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia, to encourage more home-cooking in support of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Dietitian Brittany Marsh demonstrated a variety of quick, easy meal and snack ideas, explaining how to choose healthy ingredients and decipher food labels. Following the demonstration, participants had the opportunity to sample the food and discuss healthy eating with the dietitian and other participants.

All events were a great success, with participants reporting they received some easy and practical healthy eating tips they could take home with them. Feedback included…

“Better to see a demonstration than just to read recipes” “I really enjoyed the demonstration and the food was delicious” “The dietitian was very informative, helpful and had VIP knowledge in regards to recipes and ideas with cooking that are achievable”.

For more information visit www.northernhealth.com and search for February - Healthy Weight Week.

FRUITY MIX TOAST TOPPER Prep time: 5 minutes

Method:

Ingredients:

Spread cottage cheese on toast.

Top with banana, strawberry and blueberries.

1 slice wholegrain bread, toasted 1 tbs reduced-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 banana, sliced 1 strawberry, hulled and sliced

Serve immediately.

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