DECEMBER/JANUARY
2017/2018
NEWSLETTER FEATURE
New Year’s Resolutions – How unrealistic can we get? Create realistic New Years Resolutions this year that you might actually stick too (and have fun while doing too!) We spend a lot of money on family and friends (and ourselves hopefully) at Christmas and then vow that we will start saving earlier next year, or even look for more ideas on how to DIY Christmas for a cost-saving activity. For most people, the New Year’s Resolutions we set foourselves are not only unrealistic but they may also be a contributing factor towards feeling unsatisfied in ourselves in the year to come. Here are some realistic, achievable and meaningful resolutions that you can set and work on all year round.
1. LEARN A PARTY TRICK Knowing a cool party trick (hopefully one that no one else knows!) is a great icebreaker at social events. Mastering a new skill – no matter how pointless – can
increase your self-esteem and earn you some serious social kudos at the next party you attend. Whether it be a magic trick, a mental mind game, an unusual musical instrument or something physically impressive, you are sure to gather a group of new friends around you.
2. CALL A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER ONCE A WEEK Write down a list of people that you don’t get to speak to as often as you like. Make a conscious effort (write it in your calendar) a schedule of one person to call, text or email every week. Maintaining networks of people around us takes a lot of time and effort but by spreading your energy evenly across the important people in your life
you will find yourself more connected and more involved each time you make that conscious effort to reach out to them.
3. BE A ‘YES’ PERSON FOR ONE MONTH Have you seen the movie ‘Yes Man’? No? Then that is the first step to this New Year’s Resolution. Watch it!. Then apply the theory to one month in the New Year where you cannot say no (okay...maybe say no to a few less things). You will be surprised at the experiences that you have that you may never have had the chance to when you alwaysjust say no! New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be unachievable. Start with these 3 simple ideas to kicking off 2018.
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A WORD FROM PRUE It has been a month filled of events for us all! Starting with the launch of the Club Orianna Pontoon BBQ Boat and ending with Melbourne Cup. We hope you had a blast at the boat launch and we can't wait to finalise licences so we can get the boat out on the water. We will have more information on how to book the boat in the coming weeks! I would like to say a big thank you to Glenis and Lynne who did a superb job of organising the food and decorations for Melbourne Cup, our accountant extraordinaire who organised the sweep and of course Roly for going to the trouble of putting a TV point in the garage so everyone could watch the race. Congratulations to Rob Betteridge who won best dressed man (although we all thought he could of taken out best dressed woman as well!) Thank you to all who helped to make it a great day. Christmas is coming and we will be having lunch at Charlies with more details at the back of the newsletter. What a wonderful time of year and I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Prue Sara EMERGENCY SERVICES INFORMATION
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Pics of the Month
1.Lynne and Glenis at Melbourne Cup Day. 2. Sue's 60th Birthday Happy Hour. 3. Melbourne Cup's Best Dressed Rob Betteridge. 4. Prue, Michael Loney, Roly and George at the Boat Launch. 5. Glenis and Lynne go to Kinkyboots! 6. Marg Thompson and Di Lewis at the Boat Launch. 7. Brian and Sue at the Boat Launch
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HEALTH
Best practices for looking after your skin.
It is vitally important to take care of your skin the same way you would feed your body the right foods and exercise.
Everyone ages differently, however some of us experience these changes much earlier than expected. This can be due to certain lifestyle or health factors that accelerate the breakdown of our healthy tissue.
LIFESTYLE TIPS It is vitally important to take care of your skin the same way you would feed your body the right foods and exercise. Everyone’s skin is different and certain lifestyle or health factors can accelerate the breakdown of our healthy tissue so it is important to know what steps we can take keep our skin in tip top shape.
Eat plenty of foods rich in Vitamin C. These foods include strawberries, citrus fruits, Brussel sprouts, dark leafy greens, broccoli and cauliflower. Try to incorporate Exercise regularly to at least one of these foods into your meal encourage circulation. plan daily. Regular exercise helps to reduce Apply an SPF 50+ sunscreen to your inflammation in the body and aids face everyday. in promoting healthy circulation. It’s also fun when you join Club Orianna’s A SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 93 percent of UVB radiation from the sun while an SPF 50+ Wednesday Wanderers! blocks an estimated 98 percent of UVB rays.
Wear a hat and sunglasses when outdoors. Do this stylishly with your Club Orianna cap, visor or straw hat that you receive for being a part of the exclusive club.
Reduce sugar intake. This is a good thing for all parts of your body, not just your skin. Excess sugars cause your insulin levels to spike, which leads to a burst of inflammation throughout the body.
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MAINTAINING YOUR SKIN IN SALON
MAINTAINING YOUR SKIN AT HOME
At Cosmos Skin and Beauty you will experience and enjoy personalised results-driven skin treatments and products that are tailored specifically for you. When it comes to maintaining or improving your skin’s health there are a number of options to choose from. The best way to determine which one will benefit you the most would be to start with a complimentary skin consultation.
It is really important to maintain your skin at home as just having skin treatments regularly is not sufficient.
I usually recommend having a treatment between every 4-8 weeks, this would also depend on what you are wanting to achieve. Here are a few treatments that I recommend for anti-ageing:
MICRODERMABRASION A microdermabrasion treatment is the perfect way to brighten and freshen your skin by providing a deep exfoliation that will remove surface dead skin, clean out pores and create hydration. There is no down time or pain.
Cosmos Skin and Beauty uses and retails an amazing Australian made and owned cosmedical range using top-quality, potent and cutting-edge ingredients from all over the world. This is Australia’s leading cosmedical brand which delivers noticeable results and the best thing is that it is really affordable!
WHY NOT SPOIL YOURSELF Not only is it important to look after your skin, it is also important that you make some time for you. Cosmos Skin and Beauty offers a wide range of services which include relaxation massage, manicures, pedicures, waxing, spray tans and lash/brow tinting. Feel free to contact Jess: Mobile: 0410 839 699 Email: jess@cosmosskinandbeauty.com.au
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CHRISTMAS DIY IDEAS 1. Cookie Canisters Recycle your pringles containers and dress them up with some crafty inspiration and you have your very own Christmas cookie canister that you can pack full of goodies for family and friends
2. Snowman Candles For quick and effective decorating, buy some cheap white candles and drape them with old buttons, scraps of fabric and draw a face on them and you have a bunch of little snowmen around your home.
3. Toilet Roll Bon-Bons Start collecting your empty toilet rolls now and wow your guests with homemade bon-bons! Include little trinkets inside and wrap in Xmas paper, tied up at the ends with ribbon and this is a cheap and fun Christmas idea.
PEELS Using cosmedical grade peels will help to provide a deep exfoliation to the skin and also help reduce the appearance of fine lines, brighten up sun-damaged skin but also helps to strengthen the skins integrity.
DELUXE FACIAL A Deluxe facial is another option, this treatment will help refresh and hydrate your skin.
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RESIDENT
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (ORIANNA STYLE) 1. Which of these ships was not one of the three taken over by colonists during the Boston Tea Party? a. Eleanor b. Darthmouth c. Beaver d. William 2. A rare example of a word that rhymes with ‘orange’, the Blorenge is a what? a. River in Ireland b. Forest in Scotland c. Mountain in Wales d. Desert in Australia 3. The most-watched TV episode of all time, the final episode of M*A*S*H aired at 8.30pm on February 28, 1983, following what sitcom? a. Private Benjamin b. Square Pegs c. Alice d. Newhart Answers to these questions will be revealed in the next edition of Club Orianna Newsletter.
Meet your neighbours Lynne Murphy I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. My late husband and I moved to the Gold Coast to spend time with our daughter and grandchildren. We came in in 1977 for 12 months and I am still here. My son and family live in New Zealand and I love going to visit them once a year at least. I was a Secretary/Receptionist since leaving school as well as being involved with Highland Dancing and Badminton committees for many years. Also spent time on the Bowls Committee at my last residence. After my husband passed away I found it very hard and felt it was time for a change. Friends saw a write up about Orianna and suggested I come have a look. I was very impressed with the location and the number of home I had to choose from, the facilities and the Club House. Karen Lombe was so helpful and friendly that I decided that this was where I wanted to be. My favourite hobby is card-making and I hope to be able to interest some of the other residents in making simple cards for special occasions. I also enjoy outdoor bowls and walking with the Wednesday Wanderers. Having our own bowling green will be a bonus, a good way to socialise and have fun.
Last issue's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' answers revealed!
I have been lucky enough to do a few cruises and to travel overseas, something would recommend.
1. Over what distance is the Melbourne Cup run? (2 Miles) 2. Who is the patron saint of Spain? (Saint James) 3. Commonly known by his nickname, what was the full name of ‘Banjo’ Patterson? (Andrew Barton)
The best part of living at Orianna is the friendliness of all the resident and I have made some great friends here already. Also, being close to the beaches, walking and cycling tracks and the fact it is a smaller community.
How many did you get right?!
I am looking forward to my family visiting from New Zealand and the Gold Coast to see what a great place I have chosen to live at.
'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Franchise © Sony Pictures Television
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Christmas Crossword Puzzle ACROSS
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The mother of Christ.
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People often mail these 27. Decorations commonly to friends and acquaintances. hung on trees.
2. Naughty children may find a lump of this in their stockings.
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If you _________ a live Christmas tree, you must throw it out after the holidays.
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These electric decorations were introduced as a safe replacement for candles on Christmas trees.
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"...not a creature was stirring, not even a ________."
19. These spicy holiday cookies are often shaped as people. 20. This type of Christmas tree may be used year after year.
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A small person who helps Santa. Santa's preferred beverage. He guided Santa's sleigh one foggy Christmas Eve. Christmas tree.
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RESIDENT RECIPE
BOOK WORK Titles that you can give (and receive!) this Christmas that your family and friends will love.
1. Pet Cookbook
ANNETTE'S XMAS CAKE
By the author of popular ‘4 Ingredients’ cookbooks, Kim McCosker.
A delicious cake that is hard to stop at just one piece by resident Annette Lane.
Serves 10 · Preparation 1½ hours
INGREDIENTS 1 kg minced fruit
250g butter
250g raisins
250g soft brown sugar
150g minced peel
5 eggs
300ml port
1 tsp baking powder
150ml brandy
350g plain flour
150ml freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp minced spice
2. Without You, There is No Us The secret life of Suki Kim, teaching the sons of North Korea’s elite.
70g blanched almonds or walnuts
3 tabs treacle or golden syrup
METHOD Step 1 Place all fruit, port, brandy, orange juice, treacle or brown sugar in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 mins uncovered. Stir frequently – Cover and set aside overnight.
Step 2 Preheat oven 140° – Line a 23cm tin, put butter (soft) eggs, flour and spice in a large bowl and mix together until smooth, put in prepared tin.
Step 3 Hold tin approximately a foot off the floor and drop onto floor to even the mixture. Cook for 2 - 3 hrs covering with foil for the last hour.
Step 4 Remove from over when cooked and make holes in cake with a skewer and pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup brandy over hot cake, cover with brown paper and chopping board and brick to make airtight and leave till cold (overnight)
Step 5 Keep in an airtight container, will keep like this for 3 weeks – Will also freeze.
3. Three Men in a Boat A humorous account of a two-week boating holiday, with accounts of local history along the route.
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The Grey Nomads Whether you have an hour, a day or a lifetime to travel there is always somewhere new to explore. Check out these locations below and start planning your next adventure.
$99PP
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EUMUNDI MARKETS WITHIN 1 HOUR Wednesdays 8am - 1:30pm Saturdays 7am - 2pm Memorial Drive, Eumundi Take a visit to the town of Eumundi in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for their famous markets. For more information: www.eumundimarkets.com.au
COMIC STRIP
OUTBACK SPECTACULAR WITHIN 1 DAY Saturday and Sunday nights Entertainment Road, Oxenford Saddle up for a remarkable journey, where true stories of the ANZACS courage and spirit are re-created at Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner and Show. (Pensioner discounts available) For more information: www.themeparks.com.au
GREAT WALL OF CHINA WITHIN A LIFETIME Saturday and Sunday nights Wall of China -Huairou, China Experience one of the '7 Wonders of the World' and tick this amazing location off your bucket list. Getting there: Air China, currently return trip for just $473! For more information: www.chinahighlights.com
Cartoonist: Stik, Bill Greenhead
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The Orianna Ditty Written by Desley McDougall
Where to go when you're over fifty — O...RIANNA Make the sea change, leave the city — O...RIANNA Bring your dog and bring your kitty — O...RIANNA Sandstone Point is Oh So Pretty — O...RIANNA
Chorus: O...RIANNA, ORIANNA, ORIANNA, O...RIANNA, O..RI...ANNA,
Days of fishing, sometimes boating — O...RIANNA Maybe in the pool just floating — O...RIANNA Have a session in the gym — O...RIANNA We'll soon be looking Oh so trim — O...RIANNA
Chorus: O...RIANNA, ORIANNA, ORIANNA, O...RIANNA, O..RI...ANNA
Happy hour wine and beers — O...RIANNA Lot of laughter, there's no tears — O...RIANNA So join us soon or you'll miss out — O...RIANNA You won't be sorry there's no doubt— O...RIANNA
Chorus: O...RIANNA, ORIANNA, ORIANNA, O...RIANNA, O..RI...ANNA,
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TRIVIA
Christmas Carol Trivia
To get you prepared for upcoming trivia nights that may feature Christmas themes! Answers provided in the first edition of Club Orianna Newsletter in 2018!
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In the song “Jingle Bells” what kind of sleigh is it?
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What kind of bird has “gone away” in the song Winter Wonderland?
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In “O Little Town of Bethlehem” where do the silent stars go by?
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What is the real title to the song that is often called “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”? 5. The Grinch is as cuddly as a ________? Which popular Christmas carol is considered to be a lullaby? 7. In a “Holly Jolly Christmas”, the lyrics tell us to have a cup of what?
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The composer of “Go Tell it on the Mountain” is debated. Many feel it is John Wesley Work of Nashville, Tennessee. In the lyrics, we are told to tell what over the hills and everywhere? Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is a song based on a children’s Christmas Story. Name another
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Good tidings to you, and all of your ________?
What was the weather like that Christmas Eve when Rudolph had to guide the way?
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What song goes “a rum pum pum pum”
What does Alvin want for Christmas in The Chipmunk Song?
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On the eleventh day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me?
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How many times does Santa check his list?
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Which Christmas song goes “giddyyap, giddy-yap, giddy-yap its grand?”
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In the song “Winter Wonderland” exactly how will you frolic and play?
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Who was seated next to me a day or two ago in the song Jingle Bells?
What colour of Christmas does Elvis Presley have?
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Why do I want my two front teeth for Christmas?
In “The Christmas Song” what helps to make the season bright?
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In the song, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, what is the prettiest sight to see?
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In “We Three Kings” they were following a star. The lyrics say it is a star of wonder, star of night. In which direction was this star leading them? In which Christmas carol is the message given: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, from Heaven’s all gracious King”?
What did Frosty The Snowman do when they placed the magic hat on his head?
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DECEMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Christmas Lunch at Charlies
Christmas Carnival
Sun 3rd · 12pm Charlie's Diner, Brighton
For more information visit: cluborianna.com.au
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The Nutcracker
Sat 16th · 9am Sandstone Point Hotel
Don’t forget secret Santa! Contact Prue if you need further information.
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Resort
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Bring your family and friends for a funfilled Christmas Carnival jam-packed with craft markets, rides for the kids, loads of entertainment and live music. Free entry.
Christmas would not be Christmas without The Nutcracker! Groups (10+): $79.00
For more information vist: visitmoretonbayregion.com.au
Find out more: Redcliffe Cultural Centre Box Office Ph: (07) 3283 0407
See cluborianna.com.au for more details.
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