Salisbury Seniors Magazine - January 2016

SENIORS EVENTS CALENDAR

JANUARY - MARCH 2016

SPECIAL EVENTS • WELLBEING

Mayors message

I would like to welcome you to 2016 and the January edition of Salisbury Seniors.

A new year is a time for new beginnings, maybe new resolutions or new interests and I encourage you to read through the Salisbury Seniors Magazine – you might find inspiration to try something new, find information you need and hopefully be entertained by the articles.

Firstly, I'd like to thank the Home Assist volunteers for all their hard work and congratulate them on winning the 2015 Salisbury Living Legend Award.

I encourage you to read how seniors can have a voice in the issues that affect their lives through development of the Salisbury Seniors Alliance. This group will play a major role in the effectiveness of creating an age-friendly Salisbury.

Further information about this opportunity will be circulated

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through Council publications and the Messenger over coming months.

January and February are usually the hottest months of our South Australian year and we have included information about how to keep safe during this time. Tips include: staying hydrated; dressing for summer; checking on those at risk and minimising your sun exposure.

The magazine also includes an update on the Jack Young Centre, which is open every day providing an air-conditioned

venue where seniors can get involved in a range of activities, purchase nutritious meals and there is always someone there to assist if you require information or additional support to continue living well at home.

Yours sincerely,

Gillian Aldridge JP Mayor of Salisbury

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Your Council Helping You To Live A Good Life Living Independently Council on the Ageing Home Assist Volunteers Senior Centre Happenings From the Jack Young Centre A Word From Para Hills Groups & Activities

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Access for All Supporting the Community Maximising Your Brain Health Volunteering with the Grandkids Positive Action in SA Northern Community Legal Service Outreach Event Listings Extreme Heat

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

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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 take away

• 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 • Shopping, friendly visits and linking to social activities

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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Further information: Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors Salisbury Senior Centres are the Jack Young, Para Hills and the Pine Lakes Centre Phone 8406 8525 Salisbury Home Assist Phone: 8406 8225 Email: has@salisbury.sa.gov.au

support to stay living Independently Do you know that there are services available to assist older people to live independently at home and stay active in the community?

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides services for people aged 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who need support to remain living independently at home. Carers of these people will also benefit from these services.

Services provided through this program draw on wellness and re-ablement approaches according to individual choice and control.

It is well understood that these approaches help older people to improve their function, independence and quality of life.

My Aged Care is your one-stop-shop for aged care services and information. They can provide a range of information about aged care and help your choice of service provider. My Aged Care can be contacted on 1800 200 422 between 8am and 8pm locally Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm locally on Saturday (closed Sundays and National Public Holidays). Otherwise visit the website at www. myagedcare.gov.au.

Please call the Salisbury Home Assist Office on 8406 8225 or speak with a co-ordinator at one of our centres if you would like further information and/or support to access My Aged Care.

CHSP services vary according to individual circumstances and may include shopping, domestic assistance, home modifications such as safety rails, home maintenance including gardening, transport, social groups and meals (e.g. Jack Young Centre activities and CafĂŠ).

If you already access a service from Salisbury Home Assist or through the Jack Young, Para Hills and/or Pine Lakes centres, this will remain the same.

If you require a different type of service (e.g. transport in addition to cleaning), or your needs change significantly, or you are accessing a service for the first time then you’ll be required to register through My Aged Care.

Support with shopping: Irene with Home Assist volunteer Dave.

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council on the ageing

SA Conversation with Northern Seniors An exciting new partnership between City of Salisbury, COTA SA and the Northern Collaborative Project's (NCP) Community Ambassadors Group will see a series of bi-monthly forums being held in 2016 at the John Harvey Gallery, located in the Council Municipal office at 12 James Street, Salisbury.

These community forums will cover a range of topics for Salisbury Seniors, offer information on issues that impact on our lives as we age, and seek the perspective of older people in addressing these issues.

Two sessions were held in 2015. The COTA SA Conversation with Northern Seniors in October 2015 explored housing options and the accommodation experiences of seniors.

The highly successful forum titled 'A geism - Alive and Thriving' held in December 2015, engaged a range of speakers and older people in discussion that challenged ageism and promoted positive stereotypes of older people.

Come along to the John Harvey Gallery on Tuesday 16 February at 9.30am for a conversation on Road Safety & Driving for Seniors.

More information will be available at the Jack Young Centre or phone Sue on 8406 8566.

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

This Alliance will enable older residents to have an ongoing voice in the implementation of the City of Salisbury’s Age-Friendly Salisbury Strategy and be able to make comments to Council about issues that affect their lives.

If you are interested in knowing more about this Alliance and how you can contribute, please contact Julie Fyfe, Social Planner, Community Health and Wellbeing Division on 8406 8291.

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HOME ASSIST VOLUNTEERS are Living Legends The Home Assist volunteer team won the inaugural City of Salisbury Living Legends Award at the 2015 Legends Awards ceremony on 28 October.

These volunteers were nominated because they contribute positively to the quality of life of many older people and people with disability living in Salisbury.

The team of 30 volunteers in Home Assist are out and about in the community providing: • Transport to appointments and social activities

• Day trip drivers to various locations • Assistance with shopping, and • Gardening support.

When accepting the award on behalf of the team, Home Assist volunteer Kym Hardwick acknowledged the valuable work of his peers and emphasised that each of them get so much more back than they give.

If you, or someone you know, would like to volunteer in the Home Assist Team, please contact Sue on 8406 8276.

To view all volunteer roles at Council visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering

Ron Smith, Elva Baxter and Kim Hardwick receiving the Living Legends

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Senior centre happenings Hello all, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for the exiting new year we have planned at our three senior centres.

The biggest change you will see this year is a fully functional use of our membership card – the Salisbury Seniors Card. All current members should have received their new membership card by now. If you are a current member and have not yet received your membership card please speak to a staff member.

As you arrive at a centre please present your card to our friendly receptionists who will then record your attendance. Also when booking a meal please take your membership card to the cashier and they will book your meal. The new system will help us with data recording and create a seamless meal booking system, eliminating errors and paperwork.

At the end of 2015 I attended an Active Ageing conference. Key messages from this conference reinforced the importance of

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embedding wellness, re-ablement and restorative care approaches in our programs and taking an active ageing approach.

We have been developing our wellness and re-ablement approaches in recent years and will ensure these remain at the core of our values and mission for our seniors centres and home support services. We will continue to explore different opportunities and new ways we can collaborate with others in this field to provide a range of wellness programs that promote independence and improve strength, balance and confidence.

Feedback forms are available in the foyer of the Jack Young Centre. Feel free to let us know what your thoughts are, what is working and what isn’t and how we could do things better.

As always, please come and see me if there is anything you would like to talk about – my door is always open and you are most welcome.

Keep cool over the warm months Vesna Haracic Social Participation and Diversity Team Leader

from the jack young centre Hi everybody, Well… 2015 finished off as a hugely successful year of events at the Jack Young Centre.

A Valentine’s Day Cabaret will be held on Saturday 13 February. What a great way to spend an afternoon dancing it away with someone special.

From the great turn out of the Ladies Fashion Show, the large turnout for the Melbourne Cup Day and of course the Christmas Parade and craft fair at the centre.

On 19 February we are going to test your general knowledge with a Quiz Afternoon. Grab your friends and come and join us for an informative afternoon full of laughs with prizes to be won.

Afternoon tea will be included.

We hope you all had a good, safe Christmas and didn’t over indulge in the turkey and trimmings! Speaking of food, have you seen the new Summer Menu? There is a lot of delicious new meals along with some of your old favourites. Don’t forget Thursday night is Schnitzel Night and that we’re open for breakfast each Saturday.

We are looking forward to a great 2016 full of many enjoyable events at the Jack Young Centre. Here are some of the events that will be happening early in the year:

A Musical Afternoon will be held on Friday 11 March. I am really excited about this as they say ‘Music soothes the soul’ and there is no better way to relax than to sit back and listen to some tunes along with a delicious afternoon tea prepared by Jack’s Café.

If you like to know more about the centre, please come along to our Jack Young Centre Open Day on Thursday 17 March between 10am and 3pm. Come and be surprised about what we have to offer!

Sue Jackson Program Coordinator - Jack Young Centre

Jack Young Centre Melbourne Cup Celebrations Melbourne Cup Lunch Preparation

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a word from para hills

Music to Your Ears The Para Hills Songsters, as they have become known, were born from an idea that came about after the success of the Para Hills Seniors Centre Musical Melodies afternoon concerts.

Singing is such a wonderful release and you get the opportunity to sing to all kinds of different music, build confidence and meet new friends too!

People were enthused by the fun and sheer happiness that surrounded these music events and wanted to join with other like-minded people who share an interest in singing.

Come along to the Para Hills Centre on Thursday mornings at 9am and give it a try! Phone Karen on 8406 8544 for more information.

There is so much joy to be had from joining these weekly singing sessions at the Para Hills Seniors Centre; a sense of happiness and belonging will leave you feeling mentally stimulated and yearning for more singing throughout your day.

Karen Macnab Program Coordinator

The Para Hills Songsters

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Do you have a passion for singing those popular tunes from the 50’s, 60’s and beyond? Challenge yourself and be inspired by the Songsters.

groups and activities to look out for Men's Group

Monthly on a Friday Are you a looking for something to do? Need to escape the four walls?

Come and join a great bunch of blokes at the Jack Young Centre Men’s Group.

The Men’s Group meets once a month for fun social activities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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

Friendship Group

10am to 11.30am Tuesdays Looking for something to do on a Tuesday morning? Then why not come and join the JYC Friendship Group.

Information talks with guest speakers on a range of topics are just some of the things you will experience within the group as well as making friends, sharing laughs and enjoying a delicious morning tea.

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

Wood Burning Whist Drive

1pm to 3.30pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays Time is spent playing the card game 'Whist Drive'.

A basic knowledge of the game is preferred, however people are welcome to come along and learn the game before joining in.

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

Chess Group

12.30pm to 4pm, Tuesdays Looking for something to do? Why not come along and enjoy a quiet game of chess.

Chess has been shown to assist with concentration, decision making and problem solving and great for mental alertness.

For more information please phone The Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525.

9.30am to 12noon or 1pm to 4pm, Thursdays Wood burning, also called pyrography, is the process of drawing a picture on a piece of wood with a hot brass tip. Not only is it a great way to relieve stress, it's also an eye-catching artistic pursuit, and looks great in a wide range of homes.

Wood burn yourself a piece of art to hang on walls, or for others, as a gift. Whatever project you pursue, you'll want to familiarize yourself with wood burning basics before starting.

So come along and try the art of wood burning. First try is free.

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

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access for all The City of Salisbury is very aware of the diversity within our community and is welcoming participation by people of all abilities through the Council’s Inclusion Project.

• The Disability Access and Inclusion Network The Project is supportive of engaging more people with disability, seniors and agencies involved in consultations and building resident knowledge about inclusion.

For more information please contact Mike Taggart, Inclusion Project Officer on 8406 8390.

This project aims to provide: • More than minimum accessibility in Council buildings, streets and parks for people who have mobility scooters or with vision loss • Information which can be understood by people with varying levels of hearing, vision and literacy • Flexible programs and services Council will organise: • An Annual Inclusion Forum for residents and agencies advising Council; and

Wide footpaths at Mawson Lakes

2015 Inclusion Forum

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supportING tHE COMMUNITY to find a happy home Ennio, 90, and his wife Liliana, 87, were the happiest Italian couple last month as they secured themselves a Housing SA unit.

Thuy Nguyen, Housing Officer and Mary Ceravolo, Program Co-ordinator assisted Ennio and Liliana to vacate their private rental unit, move into the new Housing SA property, organised utility connection and removal service.

Prior to getting this accommodation they were living in a private rental property. It was a multi-storey flat with no private yard and they had to walk up and down two flights of stairs to get in and out of the unit.

Thuy and Mary managed to source basic furniture from opportunity shops and helped decorate the new home.

Liliana is dependent on her walking frame, however, she could not use her frame while going up or down the stairs. Falling down the stairs was something that was constantly on her mind.

Liliana said she is “so thankful� for the support of the Housing Program as her life has changed. Ennio and Liliana continue to participate in the Italian Social Support Program at Pine Lakes and are much happier.

Thuy Nguyen Housing Support Officer

Thuy Nguyen with Ennio and Liliana at their new home

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maximising your brain health Five simple steps to reduce the risk of dementia

Boost Your Brain Health Through Social Activity Explored

Step One - Look after your heart

Engaging in social activities is a great way to meet new people and discover new activities. Socialising is also a great way to boost your brain power.

Step Two - Be physically active Step Three - Mentally challenge your brain Step Four - Follow a healthy diet Step Five - Enjoy social activity

fun brain exercises...

Say the days of the week backwards, then in alphabetical order Say the months of the year in alphabetical order. Easy? Well, why don't you try doing so in backwards, in reverse alphabetical order?

Research demonstrates that social engagement has many cognitive benefits including reducing vascular conditions and depression. It can also assist in building a brain reserve, which can lower your chance of developing dementia.

Michael Stroeh is an experienced dementia educator who can assist you with questions or concerns about dementia or memory loss. Michael is available at the Jack Young Centre on Thursdays 3.30pm to 5pm or phone him direct on 8406 8525.

For more information, please visit the Your Brain Matters website at www.yourbrainmatters.org.au Source: www.yourbrainmatters.org.au

Find the sum of your date of birth. Want more exercises? Do the same with friends' and relatives' dates of birth

Name two objects for every letter in your complete name. Work up to five objects, trying to use different items each time

Wherever you are, look around and within two minutes, try to find five red things that will fit in your pocket and five blue objects that are too big to fit

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volunteering

with the grandkids Would you like to spend quality time with your grandkids, but are not sure what to do?

Why not create some great memories by volunteering together. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Tip 1 The first thing you’ll need to do is consider your time and the time the grandkids have available. So ask the kids what suits them best; a couple of hours on a weekend, a half a day every couple of months or even just a ‘one off’ to give it a try.

Tip 2 Next, as a group, identify a common interest.

For example, do you all want to help the environment, or would you all prefer to help at an event.

Tip 3 Then, together choose the organisation.

Why not ask the grandkids to look online and see what local organisations they can find that meets your interest.

Tip 4 Lastly, make memories – while you are planning or when you are volunteering, find opportunities to have fun.

In the next edition we’ll look at how you can share your skills and knowledge through mentoring.

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

Lexi, Graham and Alex

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positive action in sa

Safeguarding the rights of older people On 4 November 2015 SA Minister for Ageing, Zoe Bettison launched a new campaign to address the ‘scourge of elder abuse’.

Since the launch you may have seen elder abuse prevention and support advertisements running in the local Messenger and other media. This is part of an awareness campaign being coordinated by the Office for the Ageing, SA Health.

This campaign is promoting messages to safeguard the rights of older people and increase awareness of elder abuse by helping the South Australian community to: • Recognise the signs of elder abuse • Know where to go for support and information Elder abuse is an act that causes deliberate or unintended harm to an older person, from a person they know and trust.

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Around one in 20 older Australians experiences some form of abuse from someone they trust, who is often a member of their own family.

This abuse can be financial, emotional, physical and even sexual. Over the past five years, elder abuse has most commonly included financial and emotional abuse and in 80% of cases the abuse was carried out by a family member.

It is important that the community has a clear understanding of the rights of older people and how these rights can be protected. This includes being aware of the signs of elder abuse and knowing where to go for help.

Recognise the signs and help put an end to elder abuse - visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ stopelderabuse for more information.

If you suspect abuse is occurring or you want to check in with your own experiences.

Call the SA Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line on 1800 372 310.

northern community

Legal service outreach There are a wide range of issues that older people may wish to seek legal information and referral advice about.

The areas might include: • Advice on documents related to planning for the future. e.g. Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directives • Grandparent related questions

• Driving related issues • Tenancy related issues Staff from the Northern Community Legal Service will be available fortnightly on a Tuesday the at Jack Young Centre between 10am to 12noon. This service will commence on Tuesday 2 February 2016.

To make an appointment please contact reception at the Northern Community Legal Service on 8281 6911.

• Questions related to elder abuse and rights of older people

DVDS promoting a positive life The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) recently launched two new DVDs. The DVDs ‘Aboriginal Elders Living a Positive Life’ and ‘Living a Positive Life’ encourage people to:

stay connected, stay active, stay healthy and stay in control For a copy of the videos contact ARAS on 8232 5377 or go to: www.sa.agedrights.asn.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 12 James Street Salisbury, 5018 South Australia Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Phone: 08 8406 8225 Facsimile: 08 8406 8474 Email: has@salisbury.sa.gov.au Website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors

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 Phone: 08 8406 8544 Monday: 9am to 2pm Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 3pm Friday: 9am to 2pm Pine Lakes Centre 16 Homestead Avenue Parafield Gardens, 5107 South Australia Phone: 08 8406 8857 Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Volunteer Services 12 James Street Salisbury, 5108 South Australia 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

Moonlight Cinema

Santos Tour Down Under

DAY/TIME Thursday 3 December 2015 to Sunday 14 February 2016, 5pm

COST $14.50

Saturday 16 FREE January to Sunday 24 January

Varied

Another Great Year Exhibition

Tuesday 12 January to Saturday 6 February

FREE

2016 Rotary Australia Day Family Picnic

Tuesday 26 January

FREE ENTRY (some rides $2)

Honouring the Stolen Generations - 8th Anniversary of the National Apology

Friday 12 February FREE 10am to 2pm

Valentine's Day Cabaret

Saturday 13 February 1pm to 5pm

Northern COTA SA Conversation with Seniors - Forum and Community Conversation

Tuesday 16 February 9.30am to 11.30am

Botanic Park, corner of Hackney Road and Botanic Road, Adelaide. www.moonlight.com.au/adelaide

Tuesday 12 January to Thursday 14 January

World Tennis Challenge

ADDRESS/CONTACT

$5

Various Adelaide and regional locations Phone 8463 4701 tourdownunder@tourism.sa.com www.tourdownunder.com.au Memorial Drive Tennis Centre Phone: 7224 8100 www.worldtennischallenge.com John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/ exhibitionprogram Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road (opposite Old Spot Hotel) Free loop bus on the hour from Salisbury Interchange carpark and returning on the half hour Veale Gardens South Terrace, Adelaide Contact Relationships Australia on 8216 5200 for more information Jack Young Centre Hall 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

FREE

John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Phone 8406 8566

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Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016

Friday 12 February to Monday 14 Varied March (events/ times vary)

Adelaide Festival 2016

Friday 26 February to Monday 14 March (events/times vary)

Salisbury Secret Garden

Friday 18 to Sunday 28 Feb

Varied

Varied

Saturday 27 February to FREE Thursday 3 March

Wood Burning Demonstration

Thursday 3 March FREE 1pm to 3pm

Clipsal500 Adelaide

Thursday 3 March to Sunday 6 Varied March

Tuesday 8 March 7.30am

Phone 8100 2000 www.adelaidefringe.com.au Various venues throughout Adelaide and regional areas Phone 8216 4444 info@adelaidefestival.com.au www.adelaidefestival.com.au Various venues across the City of Salisbury www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/ssg

Adelaide Writers' Festival 2016

2016 International Women's Day

Various venues throughout Adelaide and regional areas

$20

Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden info@adelaidefestival.com.au www.adelaidefestival.com.au Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Victoria Park Race Course Phone 8212 8500 www.clipsal500.com.au Parafield Gardens Community Club Function Room 65 Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens Tickets on sale in February Phone 8406 8519

Musical Afternoon

Friday 11 March $3 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Phone 8406 8525 Botanic Park, Adelaide

WOMADelaide - The World's Festival

Friday 11 to Monday 14 March

Mawson Lakes Photography Club Exhibition

Wednesday 16 March to Saturday FREE 2 April

Jack Young Centre Open Day

Thursday 17 March FREE entry 10am to 3pm Meals $5.50

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Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury

Varied

www.womadelaide.com.au Ticket Hotline 1300 496 623 John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/ exhibitionprogram Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

wellbeing activities Please note that groups will have different start back dates in January 2016. If you are unsure of the starting date of the group you want to attend, please call the relevant contact listed with the group. Activities are listed in alphabetical order.

ACTIVITY

Aquacise Classes Hydrotherapy Pool

DAY/TIME

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.15am, 9.45am & 10.15am $10 (casual) Tuesday 9.15am Discuss (45 minutes) options if 5.30pm, 6pm attending a and 6.30pm (30 number of minutes) classes Thursday 6pm and 6.30pm (30 minutes)

Sundays Archery - Cressy Bowmen 10.30am to Club - Beginners Classes 11.30am

Acoustic Music Group

Brain Gym

Choir

Thursday 12noon to 2pm

1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10am to 12noon

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

Salisbury Croquet Club

COST

Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm

3 Weeks Tuition $50 FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing Come and visit

ADDRESS/CONTACT

Fun Life Fitness 11 Roopena Street Ingle Farm Ph: 8264 3918

Rundle Reserve, Rundle Road, Salisbury South Phone Julie Weldon on 8260 1121 bweldon@tpg.com.au 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 Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Salisbury Croquet Club 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone Val Rogers on 8260 1510

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JYC Dance for Health Thursdays A fun interactive program 1pm to 3pm for seniors

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try

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

Jack Young Centre Friendship Group

Tuesdays 10am to 11.30am

Let's Talk Books

Thursday evenings FREE 5.30pm to 6.30pm once a month

Para Hills Library Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

Heart Foundation Ingle Farm Walking Group

Mondays and Thursdays 9am

Ingle Farm Recreation Centre Beovich Road, Ingle Farm

Heart Foundation Mawson Lakes Walking Group

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8.30am

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 Para Hills Centre

Thursdays 9am

Heart Foundation Walking Group Pooraka

Thursdays 4.30pm

FREE

Phone 8406 8525

Phone 8406 8530

Phone Ursula on 8258 5655 FREE

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

FREE

Salisbury West Library Hollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs Phone Jim on 8406 8251

Heart Foundation Local Fridays Walking Group Ingle Farm 9am

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OR $2 ongoing

FREE

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

FREE

Bagster Road Community Centre Salisbury North Phone 8250 4167

FREE

Para Hills Centre Wilkinson Road Phone 8395 1520

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

Heart Foundation Local Walking Group Salisbury

Fridays 9am to 10am Monday 1pm to 3.30pm

Indoor Bowls - Salisbury

Fridays 1pm to 3.30pm Saturdays 1pm to 3.30pm

Indoor Bowls - Para Hills

Keep Fit for Over 50's Gentle Exercise

Line Dancing Mawson Lakes Centre

Meditation

The Para Hills Songsters

Parkinson Support and Exercise Group

Prime Moveers - low impact chair based exercise group

Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm

Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am

Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm

Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm

Thursdays 9am to 9.50am

Fridays 10am to 12noon

Tuesdays 11.30am - 12.15pm

FREE

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

Phone Karen on 8406 8544 (Mon, OR Tues and Thurs) or 8406 8525 on $2.50 ongoing Wednesdays FREE Come 'n' Try OR $5 ongoing $5

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 $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $7 ongoing

Phone Karen on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues and Thurs) OR 8406 8525 on Wednesdays Para Hills Community Centre Wilkinson Road, Para Hills Phone Karen on 8406 8544 (Mon, Tues & Thurs) OR 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 8257

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Relaxation Group

Strength for Life Promoting health and wellbeing through strengths training

Strength for Life

Thursdays 5pm to 6pm

Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12noon to 1pm Weekdays 6am to 7pm

Salisbury Swimming Centre

Saturdays 7am to 6pm Sunday & Public Holidays 9am to 6pm

Table Tennis (over 50's)

Table Tennis

Tuesdays 9am to 12noon Thursdays 8.30am to 10.30am Fridays 9am to 12noon

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

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OR $2 ongoing

$25 Mondays 10.15am to 11.15am Individual plan, then Thursdays $6 per 11.15am to 12.15pm session

11.30am to 12.30pm

Strength for Life

FREE Come 'n' Try

$25 Individual plan, then $6 a session (or $40 for a month for unlimited sessions)

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury Phone 8406 8525 Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre Corner Kings and Martins Road Parafield Gardens Phone 8281 4888

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

$25 Fun Life Fitness Individual 11 Roopena Street, Ingle Farm plan, then $7 a session Phone 8264 3918

$5 Casual $4.50 Concession FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 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

Salisbury Recreation Precinct Happy Home Drive, Salisbury North Phone Pool Manager on 8258 1713

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

Time for Talking Discussion Group

Tuesdays 9.45am to 11.45am

Ukulele Classes

Thursdays 10am to 11.30am

Ukulele Classes

Thursdays 10.30am to 12noon

Women's Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Zumba

Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pm

Mondays 12.15 to 1pm Mondays 10am to 10.45am

Zumba

FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing FREE Come 'n' Try OR $2 ongoing $3

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

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

Jack Young Centre 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury

OR $5 ongoing $4.50

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 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

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. Call 8406 8251 to register to receive monthly ride listings or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cyclesalisbury

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telecross redI The Telecross REDi service supports people by calling them during extreme heat events.

Telecross REDi is activated by the South Australian Department for Communities and Social Inclusion when an extreme weather event is declared.

Telecross REDi assists vulnerable and isolated people cope with extreme weather events. In January and February 2009, South Australia suffered a heatwave that claimed many lives and hospitalised many more. Since then, Telecross REDi has provided assurance for clients, their families and carers who know that their loved ones are regularly contacted during extreme heat events.

Red Cross volunteers call pre-registered clients to check on their wellbeing. The callers ask people how they are coping and remind clients of important measures to assist them through the extreme weather.

Pictured right is Ann, one of the volunteers who called over 2100 people during the South Australia heatwave in 2014. During the calls, Red Cross volunteers provide practical advice and ask questions to determine how the person is coping.

To register your interest on this service, please contact Telecross REDi on 1800 188 071 from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or email telecrossredi@redcross.org.au.

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Telecross REDi Worker, Ann

are you prepared for

the extreme heat?

Heatwaves can have a detrimental impact on communities.

They affect many parts of everyday life such as health and wellbeing, energy and infrastructure, public transport and agriculture. They can also contribute to an increased fire risk and heat stressed trees, which pose a significant threat to public safety.

Older people and people with chronic illness are two of a number of groups considered vulnerable in a heat wave. To learn more about how you can prepare for and reduce the impact of extreme heat see the tips below.

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 do not take salt tablets (unless instructed to by a GP).

Dress for summer Lightweight, light coloured clothing 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.

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 beware 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.

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 drawing in cool air or exhausting warm air from a room.

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.

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

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