Salisbury Seniors Magazine October 2016

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016

SPECIAL EVENTS • WELLBEING • COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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Mayors message

Welcome to the October to December edition of the Salisbury Seniors magazine developed by the Community Health and Wellbeing Division. This is the fourth and final edition for 2016.

You may think that things will start to slow down at this stage of the year, but this is not the case.

I invite you to check the activities on page 15 which have been planned as part of October’s Aged to Perfection Seniors Month. Activities include the exhibition 'Garden Pride - Home Grown and Great' which recognises and celebrates locals who love to grow and share their backyard produce and gardening wisdom. Other events include a Para Hills Centre Musical Melodies Afternoon and a Jack Young Centre Fashion Parade Luncheon.

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October 15 to 28 is when the COTA SA Every Generation Festival gets into full swing.

Information about this festival is outlined on page 15.

Finally, as this is the last edition for 2016, I’d like to take the opportunity to wish you a happy and healthy festive season.

Many of you will be familiar with the dynamic, bi-monthly 'Conversations with Northern Seniors' series that has been running this year.

These conversations are a collaboration between the City of Salisbury and COTA SA. See page 16 for details about the October and December conversations.

If you would like to receive an electronic copy of future Salisbury Seniors magazines, please email has@salisbury. sa.gov.au or phone 8406 8225.

On page 14 you will find useful tips about how to reduce the impact of extreme heat through summer.

Gillian Aldridge JP Mayor of Salisbury

Yours sincerely,

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5 3 Helping you to live a good life 4 Congratulations 5 Congratulations continued 5 Assistance with care and housing 6 Flourishing in Salisbury 6 Living independently at home 7 How to overcome your fears and try

something new 7 Christmas opening hours 8 Your feedback is gold!

8 Jack Young Centre: Looking for

something to do?

9 Salisbury Snapshots 10 Pine Lakes: Italian program

10 10 Social activities for people with disability 11 Para Hills Centre: Fun and games 12 Volunteers wanted 12 My Aged Care 13 Give your brain a boost 13 Carers behind the call 14 Coping with extreme heat 15 Something for everyone this October 16 Seniors conversing with COTA 17 Service contact details 18 Special events 20 Wellbeing activities 26 Jack's Cafe

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.

Please send your feedback on this magazine to Arlene at has@salisbury.sa.gov.au or phone 8406 8591 Cover: Jack Young Centre volunteers celebrating - full story on page 4.

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your local council helping you to live a good life

The City of Salisbury provides a wide range of support and services for seniors in our local community, such as*: Seniors Centres

Housing Support Program

• Leisure, recreation and learning programs

• Information about housing options

• Health and fitness programs

• Assistance to find secure accommodation

• Dine in, take-away or frozen meals

Gardening Program

• Social support groups

• Various gardening workshops

Domestic Assistance

Inclusion Project

• Regular, short term and seasonal/spring cleaning

• Inclusion of people with disability in Council’s services, programs, planning and decision-making

Social Support • Shopping, friendly visits and linking to social activities

Transport • Council has provided funding to expand our transport services and fleet of vehicles.

This means that trips will be more widely available for more people in 2016 • Social trips to places of interest, medical appointments and getting to social activities

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

Minor Home Modifications • For safety and access reasons such as grab rails, ramps, key safe's, and hand held showers

• Appropriate access to the city’s footpaths, parks, buildings, events and information

Activities for People with Disability • Social, recreation and leisure programs • Woodwork/metal work at the Men’s Shed

Health and Wellbeing • Activities and information supporting seven dimensions of wellness: Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Vocational, Environmental and Spiritual

Information and Conversations • The City of Salisbury and Council of the Ageing SA hold regular forums to hear your opinion on a range of topics

Volunteer Opportunities To volunteer with Council, please visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering or contact Sue on 8406 8276.

*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information contact 8406 8225 or email has@salisbury.sa.gov.au

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CONGRATULATIONS Salisbury Leaders

WHO Age-Friendly City

The City of Salisbury acknowledges its staff and volunteers through a peer recognition program – you may have seen past recipients as their faces appear in the Municipal Council and Operations Centre reception areas.

The City of Salisbury is now a partner in the global network with recognition by the World Health Organisation as an Age-Friendly City. This network will assist us to continue our work to make Salisbury a great place to grow old and where people are valued and have a strong sense of belonging.

This year the Community Health and Wellbeing Division had nominations for Karen Macnab (individual category) and team nominations for • Para Hills Centre volunteers • Jack Young Centre volunteers • The Commonwealth Home Support Programme Team • The Footpath Request Evaluation Team - represented by our own Mike Taggart, Inclusion Project Officer.

We are delighted to congratulate Karen Macnab, Para Hills Centre Coordinator, who received the award for the Empowerment category, and the Jack Young Centre volunteers for receiving the award for the Access, Equity and Inclusion category (pictured on front page).

All award recipients and nominees are to be recognised for their commitment to providing quality service to the community.

To find out more visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/agefriendlystrategy or phone Julie on 8406 8291.

Golden Shoe Winners The National Heart Foundation recently held it's Golden Shoe Awards recognising the people who volunteer their time to coordinate this healthy activity in local communities.

Ambika and Indira Dulal were up against some fine competition with more than 1,300 groups around Australia nominated. They were surprised to be awarded the Walk Organisers Golden Shoe Award for South Australia.

Known as the 'Dulal’s', they were nominated for their passion and support. "They continue to grow and promote the Bhutanese Healthy Walking Group amongst their community. They celebrate their walking with colour and singing and their vibrancy has been acknowledged," said Jim Binder, Heart Foundation Walking Group Local Coordinator.

If you would like to get outside and be active, why not consider joining a walking group? To find out more have a look at the Wellbeing Activities listed on pages 20 to 25 of this magazine or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/wellness or contact Jim on 8406 8251.

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CONGRATULATIONS CONTINUED Knitted a Winner Its official, the Jack Young Centre knitting group are very talented people having won awards at the 2016 Gawler Show. Five items knitted by members of the group won first prize, four items won second prize and three items won third prize. If you enjoy knitting and are looking for a friendly group to join, see page 23 for details.

ASSISTANCE WITH CARE AND HOUSING “I have hearing difficulty and hand trembles yet Thuy saw beyond my disabilities and treated me with great respect.” Edward said.

“She attended the Housing Needs appointment at the Salisbury Housing SA office with me and helped me reach a Category 1 status.”

Within four weeks Edward was offered a unit.

He thanked Thuy for her support stating, “Thuy visited me in my new nest recently and I told her that I am the happiest 86 year old man in Elizabeth Vale”.

In just three months Edward had secured alternative accommodation, moved in and quickly settled in his perfect little unit all thanks to the City of Salisbury Housing Support Program.

“I still cannot believe how quickly things moved,” explained Edward, “I met Thuy Nguyen, the Housing Support Officer from Salisbury towards the end of March 2016 and explained my housing situation”.

Edward explained to Thuy that despite living in the same accommodation for the past 10 years, there were constant management changes, the quality of service had declined and it was now unaffordable.

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For assistance with housing, or for housing information, contact Thuy on 8406 8227 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/housing

flourishing in SALISBURY The Community Health and Wellbeing Division would like to welcome Kishore and Kamela Shudda to our local community.

We are proud to welcome both to Salisbury and glad to hear that they feel connected to our wonderful local community.

The Indian couple has lived in many countries around the world and are now living in Salisbury. Having arrived six months ago, the pair initially felt isolated. Fortunately they approached Council and were supported to join the Bhutanese Senior Social Support Program.

Being involved in this program has significantly changed their lives. Kishore is enjoying hosting a laughing group and Shudda is busy learning crochet and knitting. They have made many friends and regularly attend birthdays and weddings. Both are learning English and are busy walking the local area delivering catalogues in the mornings. As a result of their new activities, Kishore’s health has improved and Shudda is excited to get out in Salisbury as in India she would never leave her home.

living independently at home Do you feel that in general, you are doing pretty well but just need a little extra support?

Salisbury Home Assist can help you with: • Domestic Assistance – We offer regular, short term and seasonal spring cleaning.

• Home Maintenance - We can help with gardening, gutter cleaning, dripping taps, grab rails, ramps, key safes, hand held showers and changing light bulbs and batteries in smoke alarms. We may also be able to help with minor home modifications.

• Transport – Help to get you to medical appointments, the shops, social trips to popular places and social activities.

• Social Support – Our volunteers can assist you with shopping, friendly visits and linking to social activities.

For further information about services, eligibility criteria and access please call the Salisbury Home Assist Office on 8406 8525 or email has@salisbury.sa.gov.au or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/has

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HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR FEARS AND TRY SOMETHING NEW What is your favourite thing to do Step 1: Start with something small that brings you alive and makes Step 2: Choose something that you you feel good? are interested in Do you remember the first time you tried it and how it felt awkward and unfamiliar?

Keep doing the ‘small things’ to build up your confidence so that over time you will be ready to tackle new ‘bigger’ things - and remember mistakes are okay as they help you learn.

Then how much time and effort you put in to improve?

Just imagine how great you will feel when you have tried something new and you discover a love for it.

Doing something unfamiliar or uncomfortable can be scary, but if you think about it, most of the things we fear don't actually come to pass… and can lead to feeling really great and happy with yourself.

To find a new activity, you can read about them in this magazine, visit one of our centres or call 8406 8525 for a program. Then decide which one (or two) you are going to try.

So what should you do when faced with trying something new?

Just remind yourself that some of the best things in life come from stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new activities, learning new skills and having different experiences. And remember, even a maestro was a beginner at some stage and may have had some self-doubt to begin with.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Jack Young Centre JYC groups will finish on Friday 16 December and resume on Monday 9 January 2017.

The centre will be closed from Friday 23 December and re-open on Wednesday 4 January 2017.

Para Hills Centre groups and CaLD social support groups will receive 2016 program finishing and 2017 commencing details directly from individual coordinators.

We wish you a very happy festive season and look forward to seeing you all again in 2017.

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your feedback is gold!

A big thank you to everyone who returned the Home and Community Services survey over the past couple of months. Mailed out with the Salisbury Seniors Magazine in late June, the survey was designed to collect information to inform future service planning.

Two interesting snippets summarised from your responses:

The survey asked questions about:

• People identified that they preferred to receive information via post and through Salisbury senior and community centres.

• Current support/services accessed by older people • Services people anticipate requiring in the future • Likelihood of people referring our services to a friend; and • Preferred communication avenues for people.

A total of 491 surveys were returned, which was an excellent result.

• 94% of respondents indicated that they would recommend Salisbury services (for older people) to a friend; and

We are currently undertaking a detailed analysis of the survey responses and will provide further information in the January to March edition of Salisbury Seniors.

Thank you to everyone who responded to this survey. Mystery prizes were given away, which were vouchers for coffee and a main meal for the winner and a friend at Jack’s Café at the Jack Young Centre.

JACK YOUNG CENTRE: LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO Back due to popular demand, the Fashion Parade Luncheon Friday 21 October Jack Young Centre is hosting a number of events full of fun and 10am to 2pm Enjoy a day full of fashion, food and fun. entertainment.

Cost $15 and includes three course meal.

The staff and volunteers would love to see you there so don’t forget to book your seat soon.

Just contact the Centre on 8406 8525 or speak with the friendly reception staff when you next visit. We look forward to you joining the fun!

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 1 November 10.30am to 3.30pm

Enjoy a ‘day at the races’.

Cost $15 and includes a three course meal.

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SALISBURY SNAPSHOTS The Community Health and Wellbeing Division is involved in a number of local events.

We recognise and celebrate important occasions, offer forums for feedback and information for the public.

Pictured are events held between July and September.

Nan, Carol, Andrea and Leslie at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day booth outside the Len Beadell Library.

The spicy trio at Para Hills Centre birthday celebration.

Wendy Morris and Cassandra Shoumack enjoying an intergenrational and traditional basket weaving experience at Jack Young Centre.

Northern Conversations with Seniors event at John Harvey Gallery.

Para Hills Community Centre an Adelaide Guitar Festival peformance by Guitar Encore and Dance Club.

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PINE LAKES: ITALIAN PROGRAM The Italian Senior Social Support Program is run every week on Mondays at Pine Lakes Centre and two Fridays a month at the Jack Young Centre.

The program supports people from the same culture to meet, connect, share stories, learn and have fun. It offers a range of activities including bingo and cards, hand massages (with nail polish for the ladies), storytelling, health education sessions, guest speakers and more.

The Pine Lakes Italian Social Chatting Group (quattro chiacchere) is passionate about sharing special cultural food and swapping healthy recipes to cook at home.

The Italian community is well known for its hospitality and love of food. The program is open to people from other cultural backgrounds who would love to meet new Italian friends. The group currently has people from Bhutan, Russia and China and language is never an issue! Seems food and friendship is a great way to bring people together.

Social activities for people with disability Do you have a disability?

Do you know someone with an acquired brain injury or intellectual disability?

We have three great programs people may be interested in:

Fun on Fridays • • • •

Art and craft Lunch Social outings Group activities

Salisbury Social Group • • • •

Art and craft Dinner Social outings Group activities

The Men’s Shed • • • • • •

Wood work Art and craft Basic computer skills training Metal work 8ball, snooker and darts Lunch outings

Enquiries 8406 8225 Email has@salisbury.sa.gov.au or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/disability

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para hills centre: fun and games Get your pen out and mark the calendar as the Para Hills Centre is offering a range of interesting activities and events you don't want to miss!

Tuesdays Looking at the warmer weather and thinking about getting outside for some physical activity? The Centre runs a Heart Foundation Walking group, Zumba (modified for seniors), Tai Chi and indoor bowls. Or, if you would like to exercise your brain, why not join one of the popular brain gym, meditation or craft sessions?

Wednesdays Stretch your mind and play Whist – a classic English card game played widely in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s a fun game played in small groups and beginners are more than welcome to join in.

Thursdays Want to learn to sing or play great tunes? The pop choir or ukulele groups welcome new people.

Bingo is also available. Come along, make new friends and have a fun time - you never know you may be lucky enough to win a door prize or some prize money.

Special Event On Thursday 20 October, the Centre will proudly present the Musical Melodies Concert featuring local singers and musicians. The concert will be from 1pm to 3.15pm. Entry is $4 and includes a light afternoon tea.

New Activity Christmas Craft is a new session that will be held from September through to December.

Come along and learn, share ideas and make gorgeous Christmas craft for friends and family. These fun craft sessions will be held every Tuesday 10am to 12 noon and cost $3 per week. A cuppa is included but not project materials.

Tuesday Lunch Every Tuesday a delicious lunch from $5.50 is served at the Para Hills Centre - so, if you’re hungry but don’t feel like cooking, ring 8406 8544 before 11am and order your meal. Just be at the Centre by 12 noon in time for serving.

Where is the Centre?

The Centre is located right next to the Library on Wilkinson Road, Para Hills. Drop in for a chat about the services and programs on offer, just ask for Karen or phone 8406 8544.

Directions It’s easy, catch the 560 or 225 bus and get off at the Para Hills Shopping Centre on Kesters Road.

Come and visit the Para Hills Centre, join an activity and have some fun.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Home Assist program is seeking expressions of interest from people who are interested in volunteering with older people to help them maintain their own home and garden.

The Home and Garden Maintenance volunteer role includes basic gardening tasks (such as raking and sweeping, pruning and weeding) and minor home maintenance (such as changing light bulbs and replacing batteries in smoke detectors). People who enjoy being active, have good communication skills and experience using basic tools are encouraged to apply.

Days and times vary and can be negotiated and a background screen is required.

For more details contact Sue on 8406 8276, email volunteering@salisbury.sa.gov.au or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering

MY AGED CARE:

process for accessing aged care services My Aged Care is the centralised point of contact: • For information on aged care services • To register for services (eligibility criteria applies); and • For referral for assessment and services.

Anyone who has not accessed an aged care service before; or is requesting a new service type; or who has recently experienced a significant change (health and capacity) is required to contact My Aged Care for an initial ‘screening’ conversation and registration.

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

The timeframe between contact with the My Aged Care contact centre and the Regional Assessment Service in-home assessment visit may vary from a couple of days to a number of weeks.

My Aged Care can be contacted on 1800 200 422 between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday (closed Sundays and National Public Holidays). The website address is: 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 or ask to speak with a coordinator at the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525.

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GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BOOST Below are 15 anagrams (letters of a word mixed up that can form a new word).

Rearrange the letters of each anagram below to form a common household word or object.

For example, when rearranged the letters of the word VOTES forms the new word STOVE. And don’t forget – if you get stuck on one, keep trying to work it out as it’s exercising your brain.

1 – spectra 2 – boredom 3 – recall 4 – hissed 5 – nadir

6 – danger 7 – thicken 8 – palm 9 – slight 10 – skin

11 – dusty 12 – bleat 13 – dray 14 – rotates 15 – flesh

Brain Boost Answers:

1 - carpets, 2 - bedroom, 3 - cellar, 4 - dishes, 5 - drain, 6 - garden, 7 - kitchen, 8 - lamp, 9 - lights, 10 - sink, 11 - study, 12 - table, 13 - yard, 14 - toaster, 15 - shelf.

A REASSURING CALL Fancy a morning drive into the city to make a few phone calls?

While some of us are sleeping, hundreds of dedicated volunteers are getting up early and making their way into Pirie Street to start phoning older and isolated South Aussies.

The Red Cross Telephone Support Service engages around 400 volunteers to check on the safety and wellbeing of people registered with their service. Making calls every day of the week, family members or friends can be reassured that their loved one has received a call from a friendly and concerned stranger committed to supporting others.

Jack, a client of the service, describes the volunteers as 'caring and loving'. 'They give of themselves, which is a wonderful thing.'

But ask any volunteer and they will say they enjoy the relationships they have with the clients and volunteering helps them to remain connected with a sense of purpose.

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So, if you are up for an early morning drive and feel compelled to help others, why not consider volunteering with the Red Cross Telephone Support Service.

Visit www.redcross.org.au or apply online at seek.com. You could be the difference in someone’s life.

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

Jack's photo and comments courtesy of redcross.org.au

what you need to know to cope with extreme heat Everyone can be affected by extreme heat, particularly older people and people with chronic illness. To learn how you can prepare for and reduce the impact of extreme heat read the tips below.

For more detailed information, visit www.health.sa.gov.au or pick up an ‘Extreme Heat Advice for Older People’ information sheet from one of our senior centres.

Stay hydrated You should drink two to three litres of water a day even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid 'fizzy', alcoholic and caffeinated drinks - and beware some teas and coffee contain caffeine. Also do not take salt tablets unless advised by your doctor.

Dress for summer Wear lightweight, light coloured clothing as it reflects heat and sunlight and helps your body maintain a normal temperature.

Check on those at risk Visit ‘at risk’ individuals such as the sick and elderly at least twice a day and keep an eye on children. Watch for signs of heat-related illness, details available at: www.health.sa.gov.au.

Minimise sun exposure Keep out of the sun as much as possible. If you must be in the sun, wear a shirt, hat and sunglasses. Also make sure you wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, but be aware that it limits the body's ability to cope with heat.

Prepare your home Prepare your home early. Service or replace your air conditioner before you need it.

Curtains, awnings and blinds can also help to keep the home cool so make sure they are in good condition and on hot days keep them closed.

Make use of air conditioning If you don't have air conditioning, make use of public facilities such as shopping centres, art galleries, cinemas or other air conditioned buildings. Portable fans are also useful in circulating cool air or exhausting warm air from a room. Try wetting a flannel or using a spray bottle with water to keep yourself cool in front of the fan.

Remember your pets Pets can be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water to last the day. You may also like to freeze a bottle with water and leave it outside for your pet to play with or rest on during the day.

Seek medical advice if necessary For medical advice contact your local GP or telephone HealthDirect Australia on 1800 022 222. For immediate medical assistance phone 000.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS OCTOBER October is Aged to Perfection Month in Salisbury.

This is a month to recognise and celebrate older people. Salisbury will kick off the month by launching the Aged to Perfection Annual Exhibition, this year titled ‘Garden Pride – Home Grown and Great’. It celebrates locals who love to grow and share their backyard produce, passion and knowledge.

The Music Melodies afternoon at the Para Hills Centre and the Jack Young Centre Fashion Parade Luncheon have been scheduled to coincide with the COTA SA Every Generation Festival, which will run from Saturday 15 to Friday 28 October.

The Festival, now in its 49th year, is SA’s largest annual arts and community festival for older South Australians. The program features exciting events, thought-provoking discussions and good fun. In addition to the COTA SA program of events, the Every Generation Festival hosts more than 250 community events held across the state including in Salisbury.

The Every Generation Festival 2016 program is available at: www.cotasa.org.au/programs/Festival/2016/ program.aspx

Aged to Perfection 2016 Exhibition Garden Pride Home Grown and Great!

6 October to 4 November Cost FREE

John Harvey Gallery (Gallery open Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm) 12 James Street, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8251

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Garden Pride Workshops Weekly from 13 October to 4 November Cost up to $4

John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Join us for some interactive workshops.

Bookings and enquiries 8406 8225

Para Hills Centre Musical Melodies Afternoon 20 October 1pm to 3.15pm Cost $4

Para Hills Centre, Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries 8406 8544 or 8406 8525 A music melodies afternoon featuring the Para Hills Songsters; a solo performance by John Baker; the Para Hills Ukulele Group - Ukulodeon and the Para Hills Acoustic Music Group - We, Us and Co. A light afternoon tea is provided.

Jack Young Centre Fashion Parade Luncheon 21 October 10am to 2pm Cost $15

Jack Young Centre, 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Come along and enjoy this colourful event filled with fun, food and fashion. Entertainment and door prizes to be won.

Bookings essential phone Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525 or book in person at the JYC reception.

NORTHERN SENIORS CONVERSING WITH COTA SA Have you had a chance to get along to one of these dynamic, informative and enjoyable community conversations?

Conversations to come in 2016

The August conversation titled 'All you need to know about Age Care' attracted more than 70 people enthusiastic to learn more about national age care reforms, engage in conversations about how changes are being experienced by older people and offer suggestions about possible improvements.

John Harvey Gallery 12 John Street, Salisbury

A highlight of this conversation was the expert panel discussion, which gave the audience an opportunity to ask questions and hear responses from a range of workers with extensive experience working with and advocating for older people.

Wednesday 7 December 9.30am to 12 noon

Strength for Life

Tuesday 11 October 9.30am to 12 noon

The importance of keeping active and strong throughout our lives

REFLECTION. CELEBRATION. ACTION John Harvey Gallery 12 John Street, Salisbury

Reflect on the COTA SA conversations we have shared during the year Celebrate our achievements Action our bucket lists for 2017

Conversations with Northern Seniors is held every two months and is a joint initiative of the City of Salisbury and the Council on the Ageing SA. Bookings essential phone 8406 8368 or email cdadmin@salisbury.sa.gov.au.

For more information or to be on the mailing list for future conversations contact Sue Leckie phone 8406 8566 or email sleckie@salisbury.sa.gov.au.

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SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS CITY OF SALISBURY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING 12 James Street Salisbury, 5108 South Australia

SENIORS CENTRES Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue Salisbury, 5108 South Australia

PO Box 8 Salisbury, 5108 South Australia

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm

Phone: 08 8406 8525 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/jyc

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/seniors HOME ASSIST 12 James Street Salisbury, 5018 South Australia

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 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/phc

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm

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

Phone: 08 8406 8225

Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm

Facsimile: 08 8406 8474

Phone: 08 8406 8525

Email: has@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Volunteer Services 12 James Street Salisbury, 5108 South Australia

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

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 Salisbury Aged to Perfection Activities Celebrating Seniors in the City of Salisbury

Garden Pride - Home Grown and Great Exhibition

Photographs, stories, interactive activities and workshops

Conversations with Northern Seniors

COTA SA - Every Generation Festival

Fete, panel, discussion with George Negus, arts, events and more

LEGO FAMILY DAY

DAY/TIME

1 to 30 Oct

Exhibition Viewing: 7 Oct to 4 Nov (Gallery open every Thurs and Fri 9am to 5pm) Interactive Workshops weekly 13 Oct to 4 Nov

COST

Varied

Exhibition FREE Workshops up to $4

See page 15 'Something for everyone in October' and see page 20 'Wellbeing Activities' for Aged to Perfection Activities

John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening Bookings and Enquiries 8406 8225

Tues 11 Oct FREE 9.30am to 12pm

See page 16 John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Bookings and enquiries 8406 8368 or email cdamin@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Sat 15 to Fri 28 Oct

VARIED

Various events and venues www.cotasa.org.au Enquiries 8232 0422

FREE

John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Drop in event - no bookings required

$4

Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Bookings and enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544 or Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

FREE

Parabanks Shopping Centre Prominade Eastern Entrance, Salisbury Enquiries 8258 6884

Sat 15 Oct

Spend a day with your 11am to 2pm grandkids building lego!

Musical Melodies Afternoon

Featuring Para Hills Songsters, John Baker, Para Hills ukulele group - Ukulodeon and acoustic music group We, Us and Co

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Thurs 20 Oct 1pm to 3.15pm

Parabanks Shopping Centre Family Fun Day

Sat 22 Oct 10am to 2pm

Jack Young Centre Fashion Parade and Luncheon

Fri 21 Oct 10am to 2pm

$15 Includes 3 course lunch

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury Bookings and enquries 8406 8525

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events listings - special events ACTIVITY Quiz Afternoon

Come along and test your knowledge

Matsuri on Mobara

Japanese Cultural Festival

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Disability and Inclusion Network

Share your views and help shape future actions

DAY/TIME Fri 28 Oct and Fri 25 Nov 2.30pm to 4.30pm Sun 30 Oct 11am to 4pm Tues 1 Nov 10.30am to 3.30pm

Blood pressure and blood glucose checks

Men’s Group Outings

West End Brewery and Nurioopta

Jack Young Centre

FREE

Mobara Park, Mawson Lakes For more information visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au Enquiries 8406 8649

$15 Includes 3 course lunch

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury Bookings and enquries 8406 8525

John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury

FREE

Wed 16 Nov 10am to 1pm

FREE

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525 No bookings required

Brewery: Fri 18 Nov 9.30am to 3pm

Approx $20

Nurioopta: Friday 16 Dec 9.30am to 3pm

Includes entertainment Sat 26 Nov and a door prize

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$5

Len Beadell Library 55 John Street, Salisbury Bookings essential: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/etsy Enquiries 8406 8311

JYC Christmas Lunch

Conversations with Northern Seniors

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Includes 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury afternoon tea Bookings and enquiries 8406 8525

Tues 8 Nov FREE 10am to 12 noon

Sell your craft to the Thurs 10 Nov world - how to sell 6.30pm to 8pm on Etsy Uni SA Allied Health Van

COST

Wed 7 Dec 9.30am to 12 noon

Includes transport, admission and lunch

$25 Includes 3 course lunch

FREE

Meet at Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury Bookings and enquiries 8406 8525

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury Bookings and enquiries 8406 8525 See page 16 John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Bookings and enquiries 8406 8368 or email cdamin@salisbury.sa.gov.au

wellbeing activities ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST

Acoustic Music Group

Thursdays 12 noon to 2pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Brain Gym Para Hills

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 10am to 11.45am

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Brain Gym Salisbury

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am to 12 noon

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Broadband for Seniors

Mondays by appointment at Para Hills Centre FREE and any day at Jack Young Centre

Card & Board Games • Chess • Duplicate Bridge • Hand & Foot • Rummykins • Scrabble • Whist Drive

Various days, times and locations

Choir

Mondays 10.30am to 12 noon

Computer, Tablets, iPads, iPhones, Android Phones Lessons

Craft - Para Hills 'Anything Goes'

eg. Christmas craft

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Para Hills Senior Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544 OR Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

By appointment FREE

(beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons)

For beginners Jack Young Centre

OR $5

advanced or intermediate

FREE Tuesdays Come 'n' Try 10am to 12 noon OR $3 ongoing

1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Para Hills Seniors Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

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DAY/TIME

COST

Craft - Salisbury

Mondays 9am to 12 noon and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Creative Writing

FREE Wednesdays Come 'n' Try 10am to 12.30pm OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Darts

FREE Tuesdays Come 'n' Try 1.15pm to 3.15pm OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Dementia Information

Thursdays 3.30pm to 5pm

FREE

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries Michael 8406 8525

Eight Ball

Saturdays 1pm to 3.30pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Genealogy

Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Heart Foundation Walking Group Mawson Lakes

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30am

FREE

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

Heart Foundation Walking Group Para Hills Centre

Tuesdays 9am

FREE

Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Lorraine 8263 7333

Crochet Group

Dance for Health -

a fun interactive program for seniors

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ADDRESS/CONTACT

WELLBEING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Heart Foundation Walking Group Parafield Gardens

Wednesdays 9am

FREE

Morella Community Centre 90 Kings Road, Parafield Gardens Enquiries 8406 8484

Heart Foundation Walking Group Pooraka

Thursdays 4.30pm

FREE

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

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury

Fridays 9am to 10am

FREE

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury Downs

Tuesdays 9.15am

FREE

Salisbury West Library Hollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs Enquiries Jim 8406 8251

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury North

Thursdays 9.30am

FREE

Bagster Road Community Centre Salisbury North Enquiries 8250 4167

Heart Foundation Walking Group Salisbury North

Saturdays 9am

FREE

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

Indoor Bowls Para Hills

Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Para Hills Seniors Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Indoor Bowls Salisbury

Mondays and Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

FREE Tuesdays Come 'n' Try 10am to 11.30am OR $4 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

$5

Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre Smith Road, Salisbury East Enquiries 8285 2055

Jack Young Centre Friendship Group

includes morning tea

Jack's Book Club

Keep Fit for over 50’s

Gentle exercise – Salisbury East

Last Friday of the month 11am to 12 noon Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am

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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

Keep Fit for over 50's Mondays 9.30am to Gentle Exercise 10.30am Pooraka

COST

ADDRESS/CONTACT

$5

Pooraka Farm Community Centre 126 Henderson Avenue, Pooraka Enquiries 8406 8488

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Thursdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm

FREE

Para Hills LIbrary Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Jenny 8406 8530

Fridays 10am to 12noon

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Meditation

Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $7 ongoing

Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Men's Group

Monthly on Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm OR 9.30am to 3pm for outings

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing for groups.

Outing costs vary.

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

The Para Hills Songsters Singing Group

Thursdays 9am to 10am

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Parkinson Support and Exercise Group

FREE Fridays Come 'n' Try 10am to 12 noon OR $3 ongoing

Knitting Group

Let's Talk Books

Monthly

Literacy & Language Class

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

Tuesdays Prime Movers 11.30am to low impact chair 12.15pm and based exercise group 12.30pm to 1pm

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FREE Come 'n' Try OR $5 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525 Pine Lakes Community Centre 16 Homestead Place Parafield Gardens Enquiries 8406 8251

WELLBEING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Saturdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $6 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Social Bingo

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing + $1 per game

Para Hills Seniors Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Table Tennis Over 50s

Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 12 noon

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre Corner Kings and Martins Road Parafield Gardnes Enquiries 8406 8565

Table Tennis

Thursdays 8.30am to 10.15am

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Tai Chi - Para Hills

Tuesdays 11.15am to 12.15pm

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $7 ongoing

Para Hills Seniors Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544

Tai Chi - Salisbury

Mondays 9.15am to 10.15am

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $7 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Time for Talking Discussion Group

Tuesdays 9.45am to 11.45am

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Ukulele Classes Para Hills

FREE Thursdays Come 'n' Try 10am to 11.30am OR $3 ongoing

Ukulele Classes Salisbury

Thursdays 10.30am to 12 noon

Rock and Roll Dancing

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $3 ongoing

Para Hills Seniors Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Karen Macnab 8406 8544 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY

DAY/TIME

COST

ADDRESS/CONTACT Pooraka Farm Community Centre 126 Henderson Avenue, Pooraka Enquiries 8406 8488

Women's Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Wednesdays 1pm to 2.30pm

Wood Burning

Thursdays 10am to 12 noon FREE Come 'n' Try or 1pm to 3pm OR Saturdays $3 ongoing 10am to 12 noon

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Enquiries 8406 8525

Tuesdays 10am to 11am

Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Enquiries Cheryl 0410 556 371 or email mckibby@bigpond.net.au

Zumba - Para Hills

Other locations available

$3

$5

Social rides program Connect with the award winning Cycle Salisbury initiative and join other cyclists on a 'low level' (short distance and low difficulty) 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.

For further information visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening.

STRENGTH FOR LIFE PROGRAM This program promotes health and wellbeing through strengths training. Concession holders receive a $30 individual plan, then $7 per sessions. Different dates and locations are available.

For more information, please contact Jim at the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8251 or COTA on 8232 0422 or visit www.cotasa.org.au.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS We provide social support program for older people from the following backgrounds: Bhutanese, Bosnian, Italian, Greek, Polish, South Eastern Asian (eg Filipinos), Spanish and Vietnamese. These programs assist people to maintain their social participation, reduce social isolation and receive information in their own language. For more information contact 8406 8525 or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cultural Disclaimer: Please note that special events and wellbeing activities 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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A WORD FROM Jack'S cafe

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New faces appeared at Jack’s Café recently with winners of our survey mystery prize presenting their vouchers entitling them and a friend to coffee and a main meal. We hope that they and other new patrons enjoyed our delicious and nutritious food and are eager to return to try our new Spring/Summer menu with a range of specials and fresh salads.

The kitchen staff and volunteers have been very busy planning the meals for the Christmas in July event and upcoming monthly events (featured in this edition) and recently offered a delicious high-tea to 45 people who attended the 'Walk Back in Time: A history tour of Salisbury' event.

As a reminder we are open Monday to Saturday for lunch, Saturdays for breakfast and Thursdays are our Schnitzel night. Eligible members get a subsidised meal for $5.50 and visitors pay $7 for a main meal.

If you would like more information on meals, times or cost visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/jyc alternatively call 8406 8525 or visit us at the Jack Young Centre, 1 Orange Ave, Salisbury.

We hope to see you and your family soon at Jack’s Café.

And now for a delicious recipe from Michelle, Jack’s Café very own chef….

WHITE CHRISTMAS Ingredients: 600g white chocolate, chopped 395g can of sweetened condensed milk 50g (3/4 cup) shredded coconut 200g glace fruit, such as cherries, pineapple, apricot and pears, roughly chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method: Grease and line a 19cm x 29cm lamington tin with baking paper.

Place chocolate and condensed milk in a pan over low-medium heat. Stir for 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Add coconut, fruits and vanilla and stir.

Pour chocolate mixture into the lined tin and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 24 squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Makes 24 serves

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