Seniors November 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

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Septuagenarian conquers 100km cycle challenge

Seventy-six-year-old Beerwah man, Roger Bonhomme, was determined to not only tick last month’s 100km Brisbane to Gold Coast (B2GC) Cycle Challenge off his bucket list, but to complete it in under six hours.

A regular bike rider until his mid-teens, Rogers’s passion for cycling was rekindled last year when given one of his son’s old mountain bikes for Christmas.

He built up distances on the bike and decided to take on the fast, flat and furious ride that is the B2GC, with some key goals in mind.

“My overall plan was to finish the ride, to do it non-stop and to complete the course in less than six hours,” he said.

“I have averaged about 12 to 14 km per hour on rough, gravel cycle trails so far, so I felt that 16 km per hour should be achievable on bitumen.

“I just about succeeded – my only stop was for a puncture coming into Hope Island - and at the finish line, my bike GPS showed I had taken six hours and one minute,” he said.

Roger admitted it was not an easy feat given the strong wind and rain on the day (Sunday, October 14).

“The event for a 76-year-old was tough – mentally and physically – because we had continuous drizzle, sudden heavy showers and a strong head wind,” Roger said.

“At times I just couldn’t hold my bike straight –

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so it was helpful that I had an ‘L’ plate stapled to my backpack, with the words ‘Mr Wobbly’ written on it,” he said.

Bicycle Queensland CEO Anne Savage said Roger embodied the widespread appeal of bike riding, and encouraged people of all ages and abilities to get involved in cycling.

“Roger is living proof that you’re never too old to get back on a bike and relive your childhood,” she said.

“He’s an inspiration to so many others, demonstrating that age is no barrier to health and happiness. It is a great pathway to connecting with others and strengthening wellbeing.”

Almost 3,000 riders took over a traffic-free South East Busway for the B2GC, pedalling 100km to the Gold Coast.

There were a range of options available for riders of all ages and abilities, including a 60km ride starting at Logan, with all roads leading to live music and great food at the Gold Coast finish line.

This year, the B2GC Cycle Challenge teamed up with five charity partners to raise vital funds for physical and mental illness.

The Heart Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Smiling for Smiddy and beyondblue were all official beneficiaries of the popular annual event.

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ARE YOUR DENTURES CAUSING TROUBLE??

Problem dentures can cause lots of discomfort and may seriously impact your quality of life.

Poor dentures may cause: • Lost smile • Pain and discomfort • Poor chewing efficiency • Lost confidence Note the vastly improved appearance of this patient who had new dentures fitted recently at Beerwah Denture Clinic.

Good dentures result in: • Improved confidence • Improved smile Dental Prosthetist Brian Stuart-Nairne • Improved comfort • Improved appearance Implants Most full lower dentures are unsuccessful due to instability. Implants can solve these issues and Brian at Beerwah Denture Clinic, working with Dental Excel Implant Centre, Beerwah, can attach your denture to implants giving you improved comfort and chewing ability.

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Dr Finbarr O’Sullivan and Dr David Marley of Dental Excel work exclusively with MIS Implants and the MIS Implant Centre in Melbourne and the great majority of implants are placed using the MIS M-GUIDE which is computer generated and enables very precise and atraumatic implant placement.

Ring Beerwah Denture Clinic for an obligation free consultation on 5439 0388.

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Long road to retirement

Today plenty of people are working way past the traditional retirement age of 65 years and for one Beerwah local this was the age he started in his final career as a courtesy bus driver.

John Burrows took on the part-time job with Beerwah RSL 11 years ago.

When the club relocated to the Glasshouse Country Bowls Club, now Club Glass House, he continued in the role.

Over the years, John reckons he had talked about retiring at age 60, then 65, 70 and 75. Finally at age 76 he is calling it quits at the end of the year.

Club Glass House manager Sharon Bochow said that what had been great about employing someone from John’s generation is their strong work ethic and the pride they take in how they do their work.

“As a former mechanic, John has always gone the extra mile. For John the job hasn’t just been about driving the bus, but also about being responsible for keeping it in pristine condition and top working order,” she said.

Club regulars will have also seen John around the club collecting empty glasses, serving meals to tables and, apparently, he is also a pretty good at washing up.

Co-worker Sonya Bowen reckons that John loves a chat and has plenty of stories to share and that his passengers enjoy John’s friendliness as well as his “very cheery” shirts.

While John works five shifts and around 20 hours a week, he clearly enjoys the job and loves being a part of the Club Glass House team, which he describes as the most harmonious workplace he has ever been a part of.

While John expects he will miss the social side of the job, he is happy with his decision and is looking forward to having more time to pursue his hobbies and finish some of his projects at home.

John is a big believer that keeping your mind active is what keeps you young, but he reckons he will also find the time to come to the club and enjoy being a patron.

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The Events Centre, Caloundra has hosted a series of morning concerts throughout this year as part of its Sunshine Melodies series.

The last show for the year will be a special Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 12 with award winning singer Karen Knowles, star of the musical Big River and lead singer with The Seekers in the early 1990s.

Thanks to the good people at The Events Centre, Caloundra, we have a double pass to ‘Christmas with Karen Knowles’ (valued at $38).

To win, simply like our Facebook competition post (and maybe like us too!) or send us an email with your name and ‘Sunshine Melodies Competition’ in the subject line to editorial@gcnews.com.au.

The competition will be drawn at 12noon on Monday, November 19. Tickets must be collected from the box office at The Events Centre.

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LIVING IT UP FOR LESS IN LANDSBOROUGH Landsborough Pines is situated just off Steve Irwin Way in leafy Landsborough, with the convenience of local shops, cafes and the train station just a few hundred meters away.

Owned and operated by Allswell Communities, Landsborough Pines is the perfect retirement living option for over 55s who enjoy the benefits of community life.

What’s it like living in an Allswell Community?

Allswell Communities are places for family and friends, managed under a set of 4 core values:

• SECURITY The safety of residents is of utmost importance. The manager lives onsite and is dedicated to ensuring the community is safe and secure.

• FREEDOM Residents maintain a strong sense of freedom and independence. Whilst this is community living, residents are encouraged to explore and live the lifestyle they are accustomed to. We welcome pets.

• COMMUNITY Living at Landsborough Pines presents

the opportunity to meet lovely likeminded people who may become life-long friends.

• NATURE Nestled in stunning bushland, the community is a desirable permanent living option, embracing the natural beauty of the Glass House region with an abundance of trees that are home to many native birds and wildlife.

Owning a home at Landsborough Pines Landsborough Pines is a residential land lease community, whereby residents own their own homes and

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More for less New one bedrooms homes are priced from just $119,000 and with the security of an on-site manager and a low maintenance site it is easy to lock up and go on holidays whenever you like.

For more information please call Leisa Porter on 07 5494 1207.

Architecturally designed homes include:

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lease the land for a weekly fee. This fee is subsidised by the Commonwealth Rent Assistance (if eligible) and pays for the maintenance of the community.

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*Price is for a 1 bedroom home and is based on owning your own home and leasing the land. In some instances, government rent assistance applies. Subject to application, and simultaneously entering into a site agreement. Furniture not included.

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Business feature

Welcome to Glasshouse Views retirement village

Fixed Fee Intitial Consultation Available Beerwah Law has been established in Beerwah for over 30 years. We have dedicated staff practising in areas relevant to seniors including estate planning, estate administration, wills, enduring powers of attorney, advance health directives and entry and exit into retirement villages.

We are a general practice and therefore we cover most areas of the law for you.

We are ‘Your Lawyers For Life’.

Estate Planning For many people some estate planning, as part of or separate to your will making process, can be invaluable.

With factors including blended families, taxation issues and differing needs of beneficiaries, estate planning regularly saves our clients a great deal of stress, time and expense.

Although estate planning can be complex, there are a number of tools available to skilled legal practitioners which can provide the optimal results for you. Such tools include testamentary trusts, rearranging and/or taking out new life insurance and superannuation.

These tools, when expertly used, not only provide for your loved ones as you would wish but also drastically reduce the chances of a disgruntled beneficiary making a claim on your estate. This is important as these claims are increasingly common and the consequences can be devastating.

The value of the estate usually decreases significantly as, in most cases, every party’s legal fees are paid from the estate – such as the executor of the estate, the beneficiaries of the estate and the disgruntled beneficiary making the claim.

Because this area of the law necessarily involves personal relationships and emotions, sometimes the motivation of the disgruntled beneficiary is to ensure that the other beneficiaries do not receive any significant assets.

Another factor to consider in these matters is the potential loss of personal relationships, not only for the immediate family but for generations to come.

For this reason, testamentary trusts in particular are very useful legal structures which can assist in this highly litigious area.

Estate Administration This is a core part of our practice. We make this process as easy as is possible in your circumstances and tailor our service to your needs. Executors of estates are subject to very onerous obligations. We ensure that these obligations are fulfilled and that there are therefore no adverse implications for you.

Please contact us to discuss your legal needs and make an appointment for these services.

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Retirement is your time to appreciate all the good things life has to offer, and Glasshouse Views was created to help you do just that.

Nestled in an idyllic and peaceful setting, with the spectacular Glass House Mountains in the distance, Glasshouse Views is a welcoming, resort-style retirement community that lets you enjoy life at your own pace.

Designed for easy, independent living, our beautifully appointed retirement community gives

you the freedom to come and go as you please and the flexibility to enjoy life your way.

We are a close community of just 24 selfcontained villas, each built to the highest standards of comfort and quality, and designed for easy, low-maintenance living. Lovely landscaped gardens, inviting shared spaces and friendly staff and residents make Glasshouse Views truly feel like a warm and welcoming country home.

There are always lots of great leisure and health options for you to enjoy and, best of all, you’ll be part of a friendly, social community where familiar faces are always close by.

The natural hinterland region offers the perfect lifestyle for active retirees, with so many options at your doorstep from golf, tennis, bike rides and gallery visits, to wine tasting, bushwalking and even your own local award-winning zoo.

It’s retirement living as it should be - your life, your way.

Call now to inspect our beautiful villas or visit our website www.mckenzieacg.com for more information.

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getStarted iPad

Have you got an iPad that you would like to start using? Then you won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend one of the regular free getStarted iPad classes at a local library.

Make sure you book your spot to join library staff for an informative group learning experience to discover the basic skills every iPad beginner needs. The next classes are on Friday, November 16 between 2–3.30pm at Beerwah Library or on Wednesday, November 28 from 10-11.30am at the Maleny Library.

Learn how to use a touch screen and keypad, take a photo and search for wi-fi. Find out how to access the internet on your device, explore apps and more. Bring a charged iPad and Apple ID to participate.

Registration is essential. Phone 5475 8989.

Grandparents go back to school Contributed by Debbie Roberts Beerburrum State School students invited their grandparents and stand-in grandparents to join them at school recently.

They were treated to an afternoon tea of lemon curd slice, scrolls, muffins and quiche made and served by our year 6 leaders.

Then it was off to their grandchild's classroom to see where all the learning happens and to view some of their work.

They also joined in some art and craft activities, games and a tour of our kitchen garden, butterfly garden and dream table.

Looking to volunteer?

Literacy volunteers help change lives by supporting people with their reading, writing and digital literacy skills.

If this is something that you might be interested in volunteering for, applications are now open for a short course in literacy volunteering.

The course starts on Monday, February 25, 2019 and includes a weekly a 3.5 hour session over a ten week period.

The online expression of interest form, volunteer handbook and course schedule are available on the Sunshine Coast Libraries website. Libraries change lives library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Services/ Volunteer/Literacy-Services-Volunteer

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