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Orange Grove Quilters stitch up another milestone

Berry Cosgrove, Dot Meyer, Maria Appoloni, Lorna Kelly, Bronwyn Cowan, Marie Cooper. Absent: Kay McMahon, Nell Erbacher, Gay Smith, Gwen Colless and Clare Ellis.

A small band of disparate women meets every fortnight on the Southside of Brisbane. Their mission is simple: to lovingly create Linus quilts for distribution to sick and needy children. And while they’re busy stitching their colourful works of art, the women fill the afternoons with laughter and companionship.

The group joined Project Linus in 2005. Since then, they have sewn two thousand quilts and celebrated the latest milestone. Says member Maria Appolini: ‘My son Robert took us out for a celebratory lunch after we finished the one thousandth quilt and he’s done it again. I bet he never thought it’d happen.’ Continued on Page 2

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helps even more. There are great prizes for top fundraisers in each state. “By setting up an online fundraising page and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your walk or run, you will help

make a bigger investment of funds for future generations of women with breast cancer,” Ms Davidson said. To register or for more information go to www.mothersday classic.com.au

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Continued from Page 1 The group largely depends on donations of materials to create the quilts and it’s amazing what can be created from the bright bits and pieces that come their way. Ruby Houston, convenor of Project Linus Qld supplies the batting and some materials and then collects the quilts for distribution. In 2012, the group created a quilt of Australian flora and fauna which member, Berry Cosgrove presented to the Royal Flying Doctor Service on the opening of their display at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach. Each quilt block was sewn by the women and put together by member Lorna Kelly to create the finished piece. The group have backed it up with a country theme for 2013, much to the delight of the RFDS. The quilt

will be raffled to raise greatly needed funds. The generosity of the women didn’t stop with the raffle quilt. They quickly turned their attention to the plight of children affected by the recent floods. With the cooler weather coming, the children would need to keep warm. So they packed up twenty-two Linus quilts for distribution to flood-affected areas like Jundah in Central West Queensland. With eleven members aged between sixty and eightyfive years young, the quality and quantity of their output is phenomenal. Says Berry: ‘When our host, Dorothy Meyers sold her house and moved into a retirement village not long ago, we simply packed up our equipment and relocated to their community room. You can’t keep good quilters down. We’ve got work to do!’

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Get outside and grow for National Tree Day NATIONAL Tree Day is Australia’s biggest community tree planting and nature-care event, and Planet Ark is encouraging all people to get outside and grow on Sunday 28th July. “Our population is spending more and more time indoors, disconnected from the natural world,” says National Tree Day Manager Debbie Agnew. “National Tree Day is a callto-action for all Australians to Get Outside and Grow.” “Research studies, from Australia and overseas, show there are significant personal benefits associated with spending time in nature and

that contact with nature helps people grow and thrive,” she says. “Hospital patients heal quicker when exposed to nature. Children learn better when they can see trees from the classroom and green time fosters intellectual development, imagination, a love of nature and healthier growth. Adults de-stress and relax when spending time in tranquil green settings.” “Personal sites can take place in your backyard or apartment block and along your nature strip or street (in accordance with council guidelines),” says Agnew. “It’s a great opportunity

Old age & declining health no barrier to happy social life AUSTRALIANS in their 70s and 80s enjoy better social relationships and report higher satisfaction with their lives compared to people in their 50s, according to a study released recently. Despite being in poorer health and more likely to be living alone, people aged over 70 said they were less likely to feel socially isolated and, instead, had more companionship than their younger cohorts. The findings were released in the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre report Staying Connected: Social Engagement and Wellbeing Among Mature Age Australians. National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said the results were surprising. “This older cohort is more likely to report that they socialise as much as they want to and they have all the friends they want or need, so overall the quality

of their social relationships is higher than for younger people,” he said. “Compared to those in their 50s and 60s, they also reported higher levels of being comfortable with their living standards and felt free to make decisions about how they live their lives.” But the study raised some worrying concerns about the wellbeing of people aged in their 50s, O’Neill said. “People in their 50s are not doing as well. They are more likely to feel isolated from others and more likely to feel a lack of companionship,” O’Neill said. “Possible reasons for this include potential stressors of workforce participation or unemployment, sharing their household with children and the hours involved in caring for their elderly parents.” The researchers surveyed 2,123 members of National Seniors Australia aged between 50 and 89 years. Media release: National Seniors

to help something precious develop – grow a family tree, invite local birds into your yard, plant a veggie patch and green your street. We’re calling on everyone to help create nature where they live, learn, work and play.” To find out more about coordinating a National Tree Day event, visit treeday.planetark.org or call the National Tree Day Hotline on 1300 885 000.

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National Servicemen’s RSL Sub Branch Inc WE will be having our first Welfare Functions on the 9th April with a speaker from Beyond Blue and Medicine and You. We issued 40 Medical History

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wives. With Anzac Day fast approaching our members and their wives will be out selling Anzac Day badges at the shopping centres. This is our

main source of revenue. The march begins at 6.15am, for those wishing to join in the parade. Our Anzac Day service will be held at our Memorial Gardens, Norman Avenue, Norman Park starting at 6.30am. A Gunfire Breakfast will be served at the Norman Park Sports and Community Club, which is next door to our gardens. We meet on the second Sunday of the month at Norman Park Sports and Community Club, Norman Avenue, Norman Park, starting at 9am. All new members are welcome to come along and join us. We start with tea, coffee and biscuits, provided by our lady supporters with a light lunch after the meeting. For all enquires please ring President Brian on 3349 2468 or Secretary Roy on 3396 7880.

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SENIORS NEWS Building on track at Carramar

A NEW 32-bed, $8 million dementiaspecific wing currently under construction at NoosaCare Inc’s Carramar aged care facility is expected to be open by July this year. The building has been designed to incorporate the latest developments in aged care gathered from around the world, aimed at providing a supportive environment for people living with dementia and giving them a chance to do some living. The single level building reflects the Noosa lifestyle and the grounds are designed in response to our love of the outdoors. Each of the larger than average single rooms has a private ensuite and an outlook onto magnificent gardens where landscaping obscures the security. Themed garden room s are a special feature: residents can wander freely in “The Rural Sector”, “The Rainforest”, “The River” and “The Beach”, and be able to experience the smell and feel of the grass, feel the sun on their skin, watch the birds in the trees and listen

to the sound of water rippling over pebbles. Security has been addressed with a state-of-the-art fire alarm and detection system. Specially selected staff who have received extensive education in dementia care will participate in the day to day life of residents by living alongside them and sharing meals with them. Staff and residents will be able to cook meals together in a fully functional kitchen, residents can enjoy a massage or aromatherapy in the private wellness room, and an overnight private room has been set aside where relatives can stay during the first few days of a resident’s admission. NoosaCare is a community-owned, notfor-profit organisation incorporating Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. For nearly three decades NoosaCare has provided specialist care to residents. For further inquiries phone 5449 8799 or for an application form go to www.noosacare.com.au.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc.

FOLLOWING our AGM in March we have a new branch president; Arana Hills accountant, Rod Adamson. Son and grandson of veterans from the first and second world wars,1732872 Adamson R was called up for national service on 4 October 1967 and served for two years, with ten weeks recruit training at Singleton before moving on to Puckapunyal and later to the Enoggera Task Force. Our thanks to outgoing president Frank Nugent for his two terms presiding over what is a very happy and motivated group. Terry Hamilton, Dave Livett and Bert Girle will retain the respective offices of Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

for another year. As we approach Anzac Day branch personnel look forward to its annual fund raising outside Coles and Spotlight at Everton Park and as ever is grateful to the management of those two entities for allowing us to do so. Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next meeting April 21) at Gaythorne RSL, visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings consist of branch business, presentations from guest speakers and social interaction, each meeting concluding with a cuppa and a chat. Members may take part as guest speakers, perhaps recalling their own nasho experiences

or their travels around Australia or overseas. They are also encouraged to participate in fundraising events in support of the Association’s welfare fund. After each meeting you can enjoy lunch in the convivial surroundings of the RSL. For further information or for local community groups to arrange a guest speaker to address them on the history of National Service from 1951 to 1973 phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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puter training for seniors and over-50s in their own home, at community centres and libraries, as well as small classes in some

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Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. What is the capital of Nigeria? 2. Dee Why is a suburb of what Australian capital city? 3. Which British monarch was known as “Good Queen Bess”? 4. What raw material does the Bowen Basin have in abundance? 5. What animal builds a nest called a drey? 6. What was the first given name of English composer Elgar? 7. What is the name of the thin rod on which food is placed to make a kebab? 8. In medieval households, what did the chandler do? 9. What is the specialty of a vascular surgeon? 10. Who was Queensland’s Chief Magistrate who was jailed for intimidating a witness? 11. Who is the mother of kids called Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne? 12. Colloquially, what is a “nuke”? 13. What is a funeral fire known as? 14. From what country did the tsars come? 15. What kind of creature is a water moccasin? 16. Who was the transvestite in the Rocky Horror Show? 17. A fawn is the young of what animal? 18. Which city is home to the Cowboys NRL team? 19. In what language does “buon giorno” mean good day? 20. Who became US president after Kennedy? Answers on page 10

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National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Assn

QUEENSLAND State & Brisbane Branch, Mates Helping Mates Our Association is open to anyone who has served in Malaya, Borneo, Singapore and Brunei at any time, along with their spouse and family members. We are an All Services Association with members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Planters, Teachers, as International One Meter Radio Controlled Sailing Yachts at Emerald Lakes, with skippers onshore well as overseas military members. We meet once IF you’re looking for an dance with International types and sizes of radio sailing is a fun outdoor a month, usually on the sport for all ages, Sailing Federation yachts are available. interesting hobby, as 4th Tuesday, for a short especially retirees. Racing Rules of Sailing. Four easy-to-handle well as ways to build meeting to let all members Members meet at The There are no worries Lasers have recently new friendships, catch up on what’s been Quays, Emerald Lakes strengthen the mind and about sea-sickness. The come on board, with happening with the Asso(UBD Map 38 H12 Gold ciation, and then we have hopes for more in the operators remain on increase your fitness Coast) Thursday shore. future. The Micro level, read on. a social luncheon toafternoons and all day Magic Sailing Fleet With a membership of The Paradise Radio gether. Saturday. Yacht Club (PRYC) is an around 60 keen hobby- started with three The NMBVAA (lnc) is Other South East ists, most of them in the yachts about the same active and growing Australia wide, and is the Queensland clubs can number of years ago Radio Controlled Sailing 50-plus age range, only NMBVAA (lnc) that be found in Tweed and today is thriving there’s something to Yacht Club that meets is affiliated with the Heads; Palm Beach, suit everyone, men and with 19. regularly at Emerald lnternational NMBVA Carrara and Coomera on with members in England, A variety of competiwomen alike. Lakes, Carrara. Club the Gold Coast, and tions and state and motto is ‘Radio Sailing - To whet your radio New Zealand, Canada, South East Queensland Beenleigh, Manley, sailing appetite, the sport with a chalGermany, lreland and Redcliff, Pine Rivers events also keep Paradise Radio Yacht lenge’. South Africa. and Lake Kawana. members busy, and a Club members sail For those unfamiliar lf you would like any more For more information, Tri-Series competition yachts ranging in size with the terminology, information, or would like from Micro Magics with in partnership with two please contact Graham radio sailing involves Fletcher on 0417 949 097 535-mm long hulls, to other clubs is held mini racing yachts or (07) 5577 2967; email: yearly. IOMs (International sailed over specific gfletcher@onthenet.com.au One Meter), to 10R (Ten Paradise Radio Yacht courses by on-shore or visit Raters) with 1.61-metre Club member Graham operators using radio long hulls, though other Fletcher says that radio www.rcyachts.net. controls; all in accor-

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AUCHENFLOWER Infants School was better known by the unofficial title of Miss Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sheaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School. It was a timber building in Munro St, with a big tree surrounded by bench seats in the middle of the playground, which was of course unsealed. Inside were long desks and forms for the 28 or so pupils. The teachers were Miss Bridie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, a small woman generally

dressed in black, assisted by Miss Jeffries. I attended in 1936 when I was six years old, along with my best friend and next-door neighbour Rita and my brother Tom who was 20 months younger but from memory our curriculum was the same. Our first lessons were on slates with slate pencils. My favourite slate pencil had a blue and white checked

wrapper and we had sponges to erase the writing. We learnt to read from books with pictures of boys and girls dressed in 18th century Englishstyle clothing and playing with hoops. I thought them strange, being used to running around half-naked in the Queensland outdoors and swimming. But then, wonder of wonders, suddenly copybooks appeared which were meant to

By Margaret (Turner) Johansson her desk. I have a vague recollection of doing â&#x20AC;&#x153;sumsâ&#x20AC;? called long tots although the memory is thankfully dim. Additional tuition was available and I was unfortunate enough to be enrolled to study elocution. I hated it. In the playground we could run wild. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the games; no hats but skinned knees and gravel rash was common and no one worried about it at all. Lunch was invariably sandwiches and my mother sometimes made introduce us to cursive some truly inspired writing. creations involving These were elongated cheese and strawberry books ruled with lines in jam that congealed in which to practice doing the heat of the room â&#x20AC;&#x153;fishhooksâ&#x20AC;? and letters where ports were stored above and below the and that room had an lines like â&#x20AC;&#x153;gâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;lâ&#x20AC;? and aroma of its own woe betide you if you consisting of oranges dropped above or below. and wet shoes and I guess we wrote in melted sandwiches of pencil and copperplate cheese and strawberry was the goal. jam. So you did rows and I wish I could remember rows of fishhooks and the names of some of took them to the front of the kids in the the room to show them photograph; funny how to the teacher sitting at there were twice as

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many girls as boys. I was second from right in the back row, with my friend Rita beside me on the end of the row. The girl fifth from the left, back row I think was named Mary Patterson and my brother Tom is second from the right in the front row, seated.

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THE fast approaching Lifeline Caboolture Bookfest at the Caboolture Centenary Lakes Indoor Basketball Courts on Morayfield Road, from Saturday April 6 to Monday April 8, will not disappoint the avid book lover. Doors open 8:30am until 4:30pm each day to around 40 tonnes of fiction, faction, text books, novels, magazines, short stories, novellas and heaps of sought after titles with great bargains to be had over the three days. The Bookfest is a must-visit event for those looking for activities to do with the children over the school holidays as it provides a day or two out of the house, it is not weather dependent and the kids (and adults) will have something to do for the rest of the holidays; rain, hail or shine. Last year, across the two events in April and September, the Lifeline Caboolture Bookfest raised a total of just over $60,000 to support integral fundraising initiative to help support Lifeline and UnitingCare

Community’s free counselling and support services. UnitingCare Community holds a total of 11 Lifeline Bookfest events across Queensland each year and they are an integral fundraiser for the disability, crisis support and child and family services. The event will see around 130 tables stocked to the brim with over 40 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors for sale from as little as $2 each. “We have seen so many popular books in the donations this year, there will be a lot of different genres, subjects and both modern and classic books to choose from,” said Ian Ezzy, Lifeline Business Division Manager. “Not only do we sell books at the event but we also sell a large range of puzzles, games and vinyl records,” said Ian. “Budding deejays come to the event to scour through the records as we only stock those that are in excellent condition and also have some that can’t easily be found elsewhere.” Ian said. For those with book shelves already bursting at the seams, donating to the Lifeline Bookfest is a fantastic way to recycle books that are no longer needed and to make way for some new and exciting chapters. All the funds raised at the Bookfest help support Lifeline and UnitingCare Community’s free counselling and support services including the Lifeline Community Recovery program that send counsellors out into disaster affected areas to support the wellbeing of those affected.

Centenary Evening VIEW Club

DO you enjoy coffee mornings, lunches and movie outings? Do you want to help disadvantaged children? Do you want to make new friends in a relaxing environment? Do you enjoy listening to entertaining speakers? If you answered yes, you should join a VIEW club. The Centenary Evening VIEW Club is a friendship club for women of all ages. Our next meeting is at 6:30 for 7:00pm on Monday, April 8 at Mount Ommaney Hotel Apartments and the guest speaker is Dr Jim Lergessner who will take us back to the days when boy met girl at the iconic Cloudland ballroom. Bookings are essential and intending guests should contact Di 3202 9759 or Helen 3279 4416 before midday on Friday, April 13. The cost of the dinner is $35.

Trivia Answers from page 6 1. Lagos 2. Sydney 3. Elizabeth I 4. Coal 5. Squirrel 6. Edward 7. Skewer 8. Make wax, candy and soap 9. Veins and arteries 10. Di Fingleton 11. Angelina Jolie 12. Nuclear device 13. Pyre 14. Russia 15. Snake 16. Dr Frank-N-Furter 17. Deer 18. Townsville 19. Italian 20. Lyndon Johnson Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others. While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

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Lifeline Marks 50 Years of Suicide Prevention Services ON 16 March 2013 Lifeline celebrated 50 years of suicide prevention services in the Australian community. The idea of a crisis line, later to be called Lifeline, originated on a Sunday night in early 1960 after Rev Dr Sir Alan Walker, then Superintendent of Wesley Mission, took a phone call from a distressed young man. “This is Roy speaking,” said a quiet voice on the other end of the line. “You don’t know me, but can I speak with you a few moments, I have just written you a letter, which you will receive on Monday morning. By that time I will be dead. I’m sorry to worry you but there is really nobody who cares what happens to me.” The loneliness and desperation of this suicidal man, later found dead by Darlinghurst police, along with many similar experiences, prompted Sir Alan to take action to prevent suicide. Determined not to let isolation and a lack of support be the cause of more deaths, Sir Alan began planning a 24hour crisis support line, which would operate from Wesley Mission in Sydney’s CBD. At 5pm on the 16th of March, 1963, the first call was taken from a distressed young woman on Lifeline’s crisis line, a service born out of the social change that had embraced Australia in the 1960s. In its first week of operation Lifeline received 350 phone calls on its crisis support line which swelled to more than 15,000 calls in its first year. Lifeline has continued to grow over the ensuing 50 years and now operates from 41 Centres throughout every state and

territory in Australia. The demands on Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis line, and other services, continue to climb. “Last year Lifeline answered 541,000 calls which is the highest number in its history and we expect this number to grow in 2013 and beyond,” John Brogden, Lifeline Chairman, said. “Lifeline’s endurance is due to the wonderful contribution of volunteers and staff, past and present, who have positively impacted on the lives of 100s of thousands of Australians over the last 50 years.” “In 2012 Lifeline launched Crisis Support Chat, an online equivalent of 13 11 14, to reach out to even more Australians in a medium comfortable to them.” “As Lifeline continues to innovate and service more help seekers than ever before, I remind everyone that our existence is entirely possible due to the generosity of Australians, governments and our corporate friends and I use this occasion to ask everyone to dig deeper as we strive towards our vision of ‘an Australia free of suicide’.” Today, Lifeline services are provided by 12,000 volunteers and staff nationally; however Lifeline wouldn’t exist without the original vision of the Wesley Mission back in the early 1960s. Under the visionary leadership of the Rev Dr Sir Alan Walker, Wesley Mission responded to a growing social need and established Lifeline. It continues that commitment today through Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland.

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SENIORS NEWS Annual Day of Fun in Limestone Park

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How often do you use a radio? Do you realise that every time you use a mobile, or a remote to turn on your TV, or a GPS you are relying on radio communications? Imagine living in a world without radio communication? This is the challenge that faced everyone at sea until the turn of the 20th Century. Marconi’s ex-

periments in the late 1890’s were taken up by the Royal Navy in the UK and in turn the Queensland Marine Defence Force became the first Australian Navy to trial wireless telegraphy between ships and from ship-to-shore. Trials began on 9th April 1903 culminating in the first Australian Naval message

from HMQS GAYUNDAH off Moreton Island to a receiving station in the gardens of St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point.Radio revolutionised contemporary Naval warfare and this first for Queensland soon spread to Merchant shipping and safety of life at sea, let alone our daily life. The

110th Anniversary of that first signal has been chosen for the Dedication of a Memorial to all who have served in the Navy, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice. This Memorial is being built on the site of that receiving station. Another milestone in the long relationship between the ‘Naval Church’ in Brisbane and the Navy, started when the Qld Marine Naval Base began operations in what is now the Naval Stores Depot, on the River under the cliffs on which St Mary’s stands. The Dedication starts at 10.15 on Tuesday 9th and will be performed by HE the Governor of Queensland assisted by His Grace the Archbishop and Anglican Primate of Australia. We welcome anyone interested in the Navy or who has served or is related to a sailor to come along – there will be a March along River Terrace before the Dedication and already we anticipate up to 500 participants. For more information, please contact Tony Townsend on 3315 2523.

IPSWICH City Council is once again gearing up to host the Community Fun Day at Limestone Park this 25th May, 9am t0 3pm. Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee Chairperson Councillor Charlie Pisasale said that the day has been a popular event for local families for the last six years. “Planning is already underway to make this a huge day with games and rides for the kids and music and entertainment for the whole family. “There is also a serious side to this event. “Many of our important community organisations and emergency ser-

Foundation calls on Government to rethink NDIS

THE Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is calling on the Federal Government to rethink how older Australians will be cared for given the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) excludes people who acquire a disability at the age of 65 and over. MDFA CEO, Julie Heraghty said, “If you acquire a disability, such as legal blindness from macular degeneration (MD) after the age of 65 years, you are presently excluded from the support of the NDIS and expected to be catered for in the aged care system. Aged care is not powered to care for those with a disability of blindness or serious vision loss, even under the present aged care reform.” For the estimated 167,000 people who have late agerelated MD and experience serious vision impairment or blindness, virtually all are aged over 65i and therefore will be excluded from the NDIS. “The Government needs to extend the NDIS to include people aged 65 years and over or find another solution very quickly before the NDIS and aged care reform travels so far that over 65 year olds are locked

out,” said Heraghty. “Letting people fall through the cracks of two Government reform agendas based on an arbitrary pension age cut off is just unfair and unjust. There is no interface and no mechanism between disability and aged care reform for rehabilitation, training and equipment for those diagnosed after 65,” said Heraghty. What is alarming is that Australians are unaware of the over 65 year old exclusion. A national survey conducted by the MDFA reveals that only 3% of all Australians know that the National Disability Insurance Scheme exclusion starts at age 65 years. “The Government has an obligation to accommodate older Australians who go blind. The older you get, the harder it gets, and we can’t let this group suffer in silence,” said Heraghty. The MDF have presented their concerns to a Senate Committee Enquiry in Canberra. For further information on macular disease phone the free call number 1800 111 709 or visit www.mdfoundation.com.au.

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SENIORS NEWS An Australian Pilgrimage Anzac Coo-ee Won’t You come?

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ANZAC Day 25th April goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. On ANZAC Day, ceremonies are held in towns and cities across the nation to acknowledge the service of our veterans. Join the RSL in commemorating 2013 ANZAC Day by attending one of the many services held across Brisbane.

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A CALL from the Dardanelles saw, in 1915, thousands of young Australian men pledge their lives toward a campaign destined to fail. A trip to Gelibolu, the Gallipoli Peninsula, Anzac Cove isn’t for the feinthearted. In freezing cold, to commemorate our fallen troops (and survivors) add Lone Pine Service visit, over to Chunuk Bair Cemetery to even more resting sites... ANZACS. A very emotional challenging experience includes visitors,

young and old there to acknowledge, take home memories of their war heroes with utmost respect and admiration. Endless inscriptions confront you: “My boy”, “You never came home”, “Why you?”, a piece of stucco from the family home leaning against one grave. We carry these tens of thousands in our hearts forever, ‘Lest We Forget’. On this barren land you can sense the heartache that once dominated the landscape, breaking the now-silent air. The vic-

tors and vanquished, fighting long and hard, suffered massive causalities. Our historians say, add, down the years, Borneo, Sandakan, Ranou and death marches, POW camps where 1800 Australians perished - six surviving. Australian, English, Borneo, Contemplation Gardens pay tribute, also to locals who rendered assistance to the afore-mentioned. Our men at the Western Front, Villers Bretonneux and every place else our brave soldiers served through

Europe, Africa, Middle East, the Pacific etc. We ponder, give thanks and hope, we as a nation feel

worth such bravery, loss of life in the thousands.... gone from us forever... R.I.P.

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AS ANZAC day approaches, many people young and old, in cities and country towns will attend marches across the Nation. Men and women of past conflicts will proudly march, some displaying distinguished medals, sad reminders of the hopelessness of war. The old ‘diggers’ will be applauded and the onlookers will remember the meaning of ANZAC Day and the significance of lives senselessly lost, not only in the Great War but in all subsequent conflicts. The first beat of the drums will bring a hush and every eye will be fixed and watchful, as a sound like no other on this momentous day breaks the silence. The sound of heavy boots, creaking, crunching loudly on the asphalt. It’s the Army, boys and girls in khaki, heads erect, shoulders back, passing magnificently to thunderous applause. The sound of their marching slowly fades and for a moment all will be silent. Then following close upon their heels will be another band, the drummer beating time on the bass drum, one – two – three – four. A Scottish Band this, bagpipes and all rendering the wellknown tempo, ‘Scotland the Brave.’ The parade will continue with every marcher stepping in time to the beat of the drums, the drums of war, which have called men to battle since the dawning of time. And one must wonder, will the young of today’s Defence Forces be here in coming decades to march as old men, with memories of horror and revulsion, or will they sleep in foreign lands, forever remembered with graves unmarked, thus adding to the ranks of unknown soldiers? Memories return to me of the ANZAC day six years past, when I saw him, that boy in blue, tall and straight, a rifle at his shoulder, marching with his squadron of Air Cadets, all in step, eyes front, serious, devoted – their moment on this historic day. And as the crowd cheered and clapped and flags waved, the boys and girls of 202 Squadron were undaunted, did not falter, missed not a step. Start from $139,500 I gazed upon him, this boy, our grandson, to $320,000 snapped a photograph or two and followed the parade to the memorial, where I watched the service, for I had to see him, wonder at him, at his achievement. And I prayed for him, for he, like each of his fellows, will forever be a special child, a child to be cherished. I shed a tear that day for these young ones, knowing that I may not be here to weep for them if they should go to war. For I too, must heed the sound of a distant drum.

SENIORS NEWS A century of care and concern

The magnitude of the task facing First World War medical personnel is evident in this image of wounded men on the Menin Road in September, 1917. Shortly after the photograph was taken a German shell killed many of those on stretchers. More than 5000 Australian were killed or wounded in the Battle of the Menin Road.

WHEN Australians look back over more than a century of wars and conflicts, some famous names come to mind. Among the most highly esteemed are those who have dedicated themselves to saving, rather than taking lives. Australia’s first Victoria Cross, awarded during the Boer War in South Africa, went to Lieutenant Neville Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps, for his daring rescue of a wounded man under heavy fire. Howse went on to a distinguished career in the military medicine and remains one of Australia’s most respected wartime figures. But far more well known to present day Australians is a man who served under Howse on Gallipoli during the First World War. Private John Simpson of the 3rd Field Ambulance was killed after just three weeks of frontline service at the beginning

of the Gallipoli campaign. Yet of the more than 300,000 Australians to have served overseas between 1914 and 1918, none have remained as prominent in the public memory is Simpson, better known as ‘the man with the donkey’. A generation later, in another world war, Australians fought in a series of battles at places such Tobruk, El Alamein and Kokoda, that have gone down in legend. It was, however, from our country’s most bitter defeats, at the hands of the Japanese, that Australia’s preeminent figures of the Second World War emerged. Sister Vivian Bullwinkel and Lieutenant Colonel Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, both survivors of the deprivations and brutality of Japanese captivity, have come to stand for the selfless endurance displayed by medical personnel in prison camps throughout Japanese occupied

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territory. When Australia went to war in Korea, service nurses earned the respect of troops and airmen alike for their work on evacuation flights from the battle zone to the safety of hospital in Japan. At Rwanda, where Australian peacekeepers witnessed scenes of violence unimaginable to all but hardened frontline infantry, Captain Carol Vaughan Evans braved gunfire to treat the victims of a massacre. She is one of many Australian peacekeepers who have served in war torn countries the world over, protected by the Red Cross on their sleeve and trusted by those whom they help because of the status that this symbol carries. Whenever Australians have gone to war they have relied on the dedication of medical personnel, from the stretcher bearers who share all the risks of the front line to the nurses and surgeons whose skill and care, sometimes under fire, have saved the lives of many who might otherwise have died. Australian medical personnel have earned an honoured place in Australian military history. Those serving today in Afghanistan and on peacekeeping operations continue to uphold proud traditions established in South Africa, Gallipoli, the Western Front, Asia, Africa and wherever Australian service men and women have served through more than a century of war and conflict. Source: Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Aust Govt

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SENIORS NEWS NSA Gap Ashgrove PLANNING for another year of activity is well under way. Guest Speakers will include Bob Dodds from Roma Street Parklands, a local physiotherapist, and a return

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TWENTY years ago, Delfin Realty put a article in the local newspaper looking for people in the area interested in forming a club for people over 50 years of age. About 20 people turned up for the first meeting at the Lions Club at Richlands, after a short period of time the Forest Lake 50 Plus Club was formed. At our last meeting we celebrated our 20 year anniversary with a morning tea and a special cake which was cut by 2 Past Presidents, Jean Peterson and Daphne Hahn. The Club has come a long way in those 20 years

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THE re-established Probus Club of Chelmer featured a travel movie on “Exploring Paris, the City of Light”at its club meeting on 27 March. This was presented by local movie maker John Higgins. On Wednesday 24 April the club will be entertained by guest presenter Malcolm Thorne on the topic “Fifty Years of Comic Verse with Stanley Halloway”. The club also plans a movie and coffee morning. The guest speaker on 22 May will be Adele Rice, recently retired principal of Milpera State High School who will speak on “Milpera-The World in One School”. Milpera provides quality onarrival education services in English to prepare students to transit into further education and Adele will speak about the challenges of meeting the educational and social needs ofthis diverse community of students from many

countries. Chelmer Probus Club welcomes new members. Retirees and semi-retirees interested in learning more about Probus (including the venue and meeting arrangements) are invited to contact Adele Stoneley on 3279 2950, adelestoneley@bigpond.comor Nick Curry on 0407 763 716, ntcurry@bigpond.net.au. Chelmer Probus Club serves the suburbs of Chelmer, Graceville, Corinda, Oxley and other nearby suburbs and meets in Corinda on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Probus clubs are formed by Rotary International for active retirees and semiretirees who meet regularly to hear interesting guest speakers and enjoy outings, tours, and activities like movies, theatre, photography, crafts, walks and dining.

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Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club

THE next meeting of th Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club, after their 4th April meeting (Speaker: Adrian Petrie Topic: Gardening in general with emphasis on Roses) will be on 2nd May at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. The guest speaker for May is Bob Moore and the topic is Gesnariads. In case there are folk who are not familiar with Gesnariads, these are a large group of plants belonging to the Gesneriaceae family and you could say Gesnariads are colourful cousins of the African Violet. Gloxinias belong in the same family. Gesnariads require similar growing conditions as the African Violet but their form and flowers have different characteristics. There are different flower and leaf shapes, colourful leaves, hanging tendencies, miniatures, etc. Bob Moore will have lots more to tell and specimens to show. Visitors and new members are welcome to attend this meeting which commences with morning tea at 9.45 a.m. The hall is close to public transport and is accessible by wheel chair. For more information please phone the president, Pat on 3356 1256.

SENIORS NEWS Stock up on your Chari-tea essentials! NEED an excuse to buy a new coffee or tea mug? Make your dollar count and buy a 2013 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea mug and celebrate with your favourite brew this May! This year a whole range of commemorative morning tea items are available, along with the traditional mug, to celebrate the 20th year of Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! May is Australia’s Big-

Queens Parks’ Anniversary to be celebrated by Council

THE anniversary of Queensland’s oldest park will be celebrated by Ipswich City in July. Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said council planned to mark 150 years since the establishment of the ever popular Queens Park on July 14, 1863. “Originally covering 11 hectares of prime land located on high ground on the fringes of Ipswich town, Queens Park, named in honour of Queen Victoria, was defined, declared, fenced and gated by the then Ipswich Town Council in July 1863,” Cr Pisasale said. “In the years since the park has undergone many changes and has become one of the most well recognised and popular venues frequented by families living in South-East Queensland. “Queens Park is now home to schools, community facilities, sporting clubs and fields, federal, state and local government facilities and two separate recreation spaces - Queens Park and Limestone Park. Council holds the Milford St site in trust for the

Queensland Government and it is registered on the Queensland State Heritage Places Register. The present day Queens Park was gazetted in 1982 and contains more than 22.97 ha occupying three land parcels. Cr Pisasale said Queens Park was one of the city’s premier parks and each week attracted thousands of visitors. “It is not just a much-loved part of Ipswich, it is also an important part of Queensland. “Queens Park was the first park to be developed in Queensland, first being surveyed in 1842. “Its original architectural design dates back to 1862 and it is perhaps Ipswich’s most well-known landmark. “These days visitors to the park can experience old world charm with modern day conveniences.” Features of the park include extensive formalised garden beds, the Japanese-style Nerima Gardens), the Ipswich Nature Centre, children’s play facilities, the Bush House, the Bush Chapel, several sporting clubs, a cafe and the Environmental Education Centre.

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Join the Koala Fun Run – Register Now GET training because registrations have opened for one of the Redlands’ most popular annual events the Redlands Koala Fun Run. Mayor Karen Williams said the event would be held on Sunday 26 May, from 7am at Norm Price Park, Redland Showgrounds, Cleveland. “Fun run enthusiasts can walk, jog or run their way through the 10km, 5km or 3.5km circuits making their way through the picturesque streets, natural beauty and spectacular scenery of the Redlands,” Cr Williams said. “We hope to see more than 2000 entrants take to the courses this year. “The

event, now in its third year, attracts participants from all over south-east Queensland and helps showcase the beautiful Redlands as well as boost the local economy. “Entrants can sign up as individuals or get a group of friends, work colleagues or family together to enter as a team. “The Koala Fun Run will be a healthy and fun community event that everyone can participate in, and I’m really looking forward to joining in. It is the perfect Sunday morning outing. “The fun doesn’t stop after the run with prize presentations, free family fun activities and information stands continuing

until 11am. “Redland City Council is proud to be hosting community events that encourage healthy living and raise the profile of our much loved iconic koala species.” Registrations for the Koala Fun Run can be made until 5pm Thursday 23 May online at www.koalacentral.com.au. Late registrations will be taken at Norm Price Park on Saturday 25 May from 12pm-4pm and on the day (Sunday 26 May) of the event from 6am. Late entry fees apply. Register now at www.koalacentral. com.au. Register online at www.koalacentral.com.au or www.redland. qld.gov.au

Mitchelton & District Senior Citizens Club HOW would you like to meet some new folk, 50 years plus? Well, you could come and pay us a visit as we have activities three days per week. Our club has a very spacious hall and on a Monday from 9am until 12noon for the small cost of $7 we have light entertainment such as concerts from various groups Occasionally we have a guest speaker and a nostalgia morning where we have an old time talking movie (newsreel plus a cartoon) at the same cost of $7. Upon arriving there is free tea or coffee to meet the folk there, followed by lunch of freshly made sandwiches and cake. Tuesday and Fridays we have Indoor Bowls at $2 per day between 9.30am and 12noon. We enjoy a great time and if you’ve never played bowls we will teach you individually. The bowls Director’s name is Ruby and she will make you more than welcome

and introduce you to other bowlers. Cards are played on Wednesday at 9am. There is ample parking at the club. We also have a mini bus, which for a small fee will pick you up from home and drop you back there after lunch. For a bit of fun, we have various raffles and lucky door prizes. A lovely lady (Lene) is our coach convenor and organises a coach trip on the third Thursday of each month. We go to various interesting places and have a relaxing and enjoyable day. Our address is 30 Tel el Kebir Street, Mitchelton (behind Gaythorne R.S.L.). Speak of Jen (Secretary) or Jim (President) Mondays; Lene (Bus Convenor) or Ruby (Bowls Director) Tuesdays and Fridays. Feel free to either drop in to the Club or give us a call on 3355 0358. Hope to see you soon!

Yassou! Paniyiri Festival calls for volunteers PANIYIRI Festival set for May 18 & 19. You don’t need to know how to dance the Zorba, Sirto, Kalamatiano or Sousta; how to play the bouzouki, tarabuka or lira, or even know what the famous honeypuffs taste like (mind altering by the way), but if you are interested in volunteering at Brisbane’s famous Paniyiri Greek Festival, then prepare join a journey that has been going for 36 years! Paniyiri is looking for volunteers to assist with various events on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 in Musgrave Park and The Greek Club, South Brisbane. Those interested in volunteering should emailvolunteer@paniyiri.com or call 3356 6810.

Newmarket VIEW Club

WE’D really like to meet you. The next monthly meeting of the Newmarket VIEW Club will be at the Gaythorne R.S.L. on Tuesday, April 23rd, 10.30 for 11.00 a.m. We are at present seeking new members, so if you have been thinking about a new experience please come along as a guest to our meeting and see what we are all about. Newmarket is a small, friendly club. You will be met at the door and introduced to other members. It will be a very enjoy able morning and we’d be very happy to meet you. . 20,000 women are currently members of VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) and we are committed to providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children. Along the way we develop new interests , make lasting friendships and enjoy many social activities. Bookings are essential for catering purposes so please contact Helen 3289 1028 or Sue 3356 4441 prior to Friday, April 19th , for further information. Cost of 2 course luncheon is $25, incl. tea and coffee.

Stafford Garden Club

SOME wonderful Flower arrangements were produced at our last meeting to the delight of the members. We are hopeful that more members will produce their own efforts for the May meeting. Remember there is a Novice section. The Stafford Garden Club Inc. will meet at 9.30 on Thursday April 18 at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St Kedron. The Guest Speaker will be will be Mark Hawkins from the Nova Nursery at the Gap. This knowledgeable speaker will bring an interesting display of plants to delight and discuss. Some of them will be for sale. Phone Gloria on 3355 4703 or Jane on 3359 3565.

SENIORS NEWS Men’s Shed finds a home to renovate

Deputy Mayor Alan Beard hands Alexandra Hills Men’s Shed President Matt Stevenson the keys to the group’s new home to renovate - the old Alexandra Hills Scout Hall on William Street.

lation and strengthen community cohesion whilst providing opportunities to work on practical community projects. “I am pleased to see the Alexandra Hills Men’s Shed is on the way to having a home of its own. “It’s been good of the Redland PCYC to accommodate the group but what they really need is their own space. Their current workshop at the PCYC is in a shipping container donated by Linfox – a tight squeeze now that the group’s size has swelled to thirty or more,” he said. “Once the William Street renovations are complete, the men will be able to come together in their own space, in their own time, to share knowledge, experience and friendship within this group. “The Alexandra Hills Men’s Shed has a very big restoration job ahead, but this task itself is consistent with the ideals and aspirations of the program. “I intend to be a regular visitor once restoration is complete and the group has moved into their new home.”

Community Funding for Seniors Week 2013 THE ‘Council on the Ageing Queensland’ (COTA Qld) has been appointed to run and subsidise Seniors Week events and activities by the Queensland Government. Seniors week will run from 17 – 25 August 2013. To encourage events and celebrations during Seniors Week 2013, COTA Qld is making available a limited number of $1000 subsidies. Subsidies can be used for catering, venue hire, speakers, entertainers, advertising and production of promotional material at events. Subsidies are not to be used for capital expenditure. For further information, please see the below link. http://cotaqld.org.au/2013/03/seniors-week-1725-august-2013-respect-and-social-inclusion/ Applications close 19 April 2013.We wish you success should you proceed with an application. Funding Partnerships Unit.

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DEPUTY Mayor Alan Beard today handed members of the Alexandra Hills Men’s Shed a “Permit to Occupy” the old Alexandra Hills Scout Hall – giving the group a new home of its own. The group, which has been meeting at the Redlands Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Capalaba for more than a year, will renovate the disused William Street hall to comply with building code standards - breathing new life into an existing community venue. Cr Beard said that for now the hall remained a construction site, but that Council will continue to support the Men’s Shed efforts to convert it into a usable space as well as provide support to the group through accessing training and funding opportunities. “The popular Men’s Shed program is a growing phenomenon in the Redlands, with groups located throughout the City,” Cr Beard said. “Open to men of all ages, the program strives to promote improved men’s health, reduce social iso-

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A HERITAGE walking/coach tour Sunday 19 May 2013, 9.00am to 12.30pm You will be surprised by how much you can learn about a city by visiting its cemeteries. Join us on a special tour of Skew Street, Christ Church Community Precinct & Memorial Garden, Milton, and Toowong Cemetery to trace the history of early Brisbane. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from guides from both Friends of Toowong Cemetery and Christ Church Community Precinct, Milton. Tour will start at Skew Street, Brisbane City. Return coach drop-offs

will be at Christ Church, Milton and Roma Street Train Station. Cost: $25/$22 BLHN members per person RSVP: Bookings essential and places limited. As there are minimum numbers for this tour BLHN require early registrations, please indicate your interest by Thursday 11 April 2013. Bookings are confirmed after final payment is made. To book your place in this tour, contact BLHN on 07 3223 6606 (Mon to Thurs) or email info@brisbanelivingheritage.org. Participants will be sent full tour and payment details on enquiry.

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Spinal Injuries Assn THE Spinal Injuries Association Brisbane Post Polio Network will meet at 2.00p.m on Saturday 13 April, 2013 at the Spinal Injuries Association 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba. (Entrance and parking off Balaclava Street). New members are welcome. For more information please ring the facilitator on 3381 0976.

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BRENDALE Evening VIEW Club celebrated its 14th birthday in February by having a Pyjama Party with members arriving in their night attire. Thirteen lucky winners on the night were treated to an indulgent neck, hand or foot massage by Megan of Lawnton Aqua Day Spa. We were entertained by “Brendale has talent” spots with a skit to the Shoop Shoop Song and

one member finding 20 odd items down the front of her dress, amazing! There were fifteen lucky winners of raffle prizes which were kindly donated by local businesses and members, and five lucky door prizes. This was a great night enjoyed by ninety ladies who enjoyed good food provided by Aspley Hornets Football Club. On the night, 5 members were presented with their 20

Caboolture VIEW Club A VERY happy, time was had by all on Thursday 7th March when club members participated in a luncheon at Morgan’s Tepanyaki room at Scarborough Boat Harbour. Not only was the company great and the food excellent but the chef is entertaining as well. Members tested their reflexes attempting to catch eggs in their bowls, not always with success, but they had a lot of fun trying. Social events such as this are planned each month as well as the regular Luncheon Meeting. Interested women are most welcome to come along and meet our happy group. If you would like to join us for our luncheon, social day or would like more information on our club then please phone Esther on 3888 2558.

year badges by National Councillor Jean, four of whom are foundation members of our club. Our next dinner meeting will be on 16th April, 6.30pm for

7pm start, and our Guest Speaker will be the Optometrist Pat Gerry. For further information regarding the club please call Trish on 3264 2213.

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Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch OVER fifty members and guests enjoyed the March 20 meeting of the Rochedale/ Springwood National Seniors with guest speakers from the Springwood branch of the Bendigo Bank providing a very informed session followed by a question and answer time. April’s anniversary meeting on Wednesday 17th will have Steve Redford, a Senior citizen concert entertainer attend the day which will terminate with a Bar-BQue lunch for members Members Phyllis Fry and Marjorie Eldred enjoying morning tea at a and guests attending. recent outing. Members will partake in a coach tour of Harrow homestead Cambooya Burke and Wills hotel will be served on one During April featuring (built in the 1860’s). of the wide verandahs. in Toowoomba. For over ten acres of further information call After the tour lunch gardens.Following a 3341 8323. house tour morning tea will be enjoyed at

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TO celebrate Easter, Logan VIEW Club held an Easter Bonnet Parade at their March meeting. Some colourful bonnets were on display and worn with pride by their creators. The Ladies of the Logan VIEW (Voice Interest Education of Women) Club always have a fun time at lunch on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Rec Club, Alba Lane (off

Jacaranda Ave), Kingston. Most of the meetings have a guest speaker and for the 10 April meeting, Keith Revell, Logan’s Volunteer of the Year recipient will be the guest speaker. The lunch starts at 11am for a 11:30am start and cost is $22 for a delicious two course meal. All proceeds from the lunch will go to assist disadvantaged children in Logan. Logan

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BRISBANE’S Living Heritage Network invites the public to explore culture, science and ancient worlds through a ‘Collections on campus’ walking tour on Saturday 13 April 2013, from 10 am, at The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus. Participants will be guided by professional museum staff through the RD Milns Antiquities Museum, UQ Anthropology Museum and the UQ Physics Museum. As guided tours by staff are only available by group booking this is a special opportunity for the

the UQ Art Museum or savour a coffee at Wordsmiths Cafe. Bookings are essential and places are limited. To book, phone Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network’s Coordinator on 07 3223 6606 (Mon to Thurs) or email info@brisbanelivinghertiage.org. Full tour details are provided on booking.

public to gain access to professional museum staff. This tour is perfect for those members of the

public who are intrigued to view these three museums after their recent and extensive renovations in 2012. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the university atmosphere and stay after the formal conclusion of this tour for a self-guided tour of

Visit www.blhn.org for more information Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network’s annual tours program. ‘Collections on campus’ walking tour for Australian Heritage Week 2013 is on at the University of Queensland, St Lucia. Saturday 13 April 2013, from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. The cost is $15 nonmembers/$13 BLHN members per participant.

Annerley/Moorooka Senior Citizens Club

NOW that Easter is behind us, why not start a new era and join the Annerley/Moorooka Senior Citizens’ Club where you will meet new friends and enjoy concerts and bus trips? Last bus trip we cruised the Brisbane River, enjoying lunch and watching the activity on the river. The April 9th bus trip will be to Queens Park at Ipswich where you can walk around the zoo and enjoy Morning Tea and Lunch at the Restaurant in the park. In May we will be meeting with the Beenleigh Senior Citizens at their venue. For further information on other Club activities, please contact Colin Butler, our President, on 3848 6371.

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NEW research indicates that people aged 70 and over are happier than those in their 50s and 60s despite being more likely to live alone and have poorer health. The findings were released early in March in the latest National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre report Staying Connected: Social Engagement and Wellbeing Among Mature Age Australians. The report was based on a survey of members both online and by mail resulting in a sample size of 2,123. Chief executive Michael O’Neill said the results were surprising: “This older cohort is more likely to report socialising as much as they want with all the friends they want or need, so overall the quality of their social relationships is higher than for younger people.” Interestingly, while the telephone was the preferred way of keeping in touch with friends and family, Skype was used by over 20% of the 70 plus age group. This percentage rose to 40% for those in their 60’s, dropping slightly for the 50 something age group. Friends of the Postal system will be happy that snail mail also rated highly, particularly among the over 70’s. But the study raised some worrying concerns about the wellbeing of people aged in their 50s who were

more likely to feel isolated and lack companionship. Possible reasons for this include job stress or unemployment, sharing their household with children and the hours involved in caring for their elderly parents. New Farm Branch of National Seniors contributes to the social wellbeing of residents in this areathrough our organised activities and the individual friendships resulting therefrom. At our next General Meeting Wednesday 3rd April at 09.30 for 10.00,staff from the PA Hospital will talk about ‘Donate Life’. This will be followed by lunch at the Brunswick Hotel. Our next monthly dinner on Friday 19th April from 6.00 pm,to which we particularly welcome those interested in National Seniors not able to attend day-time meetings, will be at the New Farm Bowls Club in Brunswick Street. Then on Wednesday 24th April there will be a bus tour leaving the Uniting Church in Merthyr Road at 08.30, returning about 16.30. The tour will travel to Rudd’s Pub for lunch - step back in time to Dad & Dave’s home at Nobby. The cost of $55 includes morning tea as well. You can find out more about New Farm Branch through the website www.nsanewfarmbranch.com or by contacting Tony Townsend on 3315 2523.

ASPLEY CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Term 2 enrolment morning Wednesday 24th April Classes commence 29th April

Full program available in local Libraries, Surgeries, Churches

Phone 3263 2068 or 3863 4170 or email aspleycfs@hotmail.com

Courses Include: • Computers (Windows 7) • Ancient History • Painting • Genealogy • Ancient History • Embroidery • Indoor bowls • Writing • Mah Jong • Line-Dancing • Singing • Greeting Cards • French, Italian, German, Russian

City Hall to re open April 6 CITY Hall is to be officially re-opened on April 6 when it will be rededicated to the people of Brisbane. Brisbane City Council is offering residents the opportunity to be among the first to tour the restored City Hall when it re-opens to the public. Free tours will be held on Saturday April 6 every half hour between 12-4pm, and Sunday April 7 every half hour between 8.30am-4pm. To book a place call (07) 3403 8463 during business hours or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au. The Lord Mayor’s

Community Trust Gala Ball will be held in the City Hall on Saturday April 13. Tickets are $210 pp or $2000 for a group booking of 10. To purchase tickets go to www.lmct.org.au or contact Marianne Edmonds on (07) 3200 8299 for further information. During the $215 million restoration project great pains were taken to deliver a modern City Hall without compromising its heritage value. The restoration of the Henry Willis organ,

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dismantled in February 2010, took 14,000 hours of workmanship; the pipes have been repainted back from silver to the original 1930 gold. The organ is complemented by the auditorium’s recently installed 8,500 LED lights, a new dome ceiling and freshly polished floorboards. City Hall’s clock tower is as much a Brisbane icon as the building itself. For more than 30 years it ensured City Hall dominated Brisbane’s skyline as the city’s tallest building and it remained that way until the introduction of the first skyscrapers in the 1960s. The clock tower’s restoration included fire sprinklers and and restoring its heritage lift. The Council Chamber has undergone

The Lifeline Caboolture Bookfest Volunteers Required Volunteers are required to help with the Lifeline Caboolture Bookfest. If you have time to spare and would like to help or require further information, please contact Lifeline Shops on the details below. Location: Dates:

Phone: Queensland Bridge Association

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structural strengthening while retaining the original 1920 features such as maple desks, pressed copper ceiling and ornate plasterwork. New access on the second level will allow the public to enter directly onto the balcony overlooking the Chamber, where residents are welcome to view all Council ordinary meetings. In keeping with City Hall being “The Peoples’ Place” the 50 Plus Centre and the Red Cross have been welcomed back with their own dedicated spaces. The return of the 50 Plus Club means residents over 50 will be back enjoying a range of activities including art classes, dancing, card playing and tai chi in a convenient CBD location.

Caboolture/Centenary Lakes Indoor Basketball Courts Morayfield Rd, Caboolture Bookfest - April 6 - 8 Set up - April 3 - 5 Pack down - April 9 – 10

Duties include sorting, stacking shelves and tables, packing up and packing down, pricing, security, bag sealing, relief team to cover breaksIf you think you can lend a hand, even if only for a couple of hours, please contact Maria Griffin on 54091406. April 2013 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 25

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Tweed Waterfront Living awaits couple

“Our new home is currently being built and we had the opportunity to pick our colours for the home.” Mr Graham said his wife is throwing out the old lounge and buying new to match the interior colours of their new home. “We had been looking for about two years at different Over 50s resort, but this one really stood out because of its location. The Hospital is close by and so are the shops and social clubs.” Mrs Graham said. Mr Graham is a keen angler and likes the location because it’s on the River. He is also able to store his boat on site. “The home design we choose, Seabreeze, is Marlene & Nev Graham such a functional home are looking forward to about relocating to this with space. We really MARLEEN and Neville making the move to their beautiful location at Graham recently like the extra long garage Barneys Point.” Said purchased at Palm Lake new home. because it’s so versatile. Marleen Resort Tweed River and “We are so excited “he said “The home comes with so many upgrade feature and fitting and shows good buying value. The PEOPLE are working longer and the innovation is also challenging. As such, potential for capital public’s attitude to the elderly is chang- our work plan includes work on agegrowth is also very ing, says the head of the Panel on Posi- appropriate housing supply, lifelong tive Ageing. learning opportunities, mature-age emThe stigma around aged care and the ployment, and seniors and the digital costs associated will be greatly reduced revolution.” if seniors become more active in the To gain insight about the real issues community and therefore a reduced being faced, the panel will meet reguburden on young taxpayers, says larly and seeks to take the views and Everald Compton, chairman of the Ad- opinions of experts, community groups visory Panel on Positive Ageing, formed and the public in areas of ageing policy. last year. “As chair of the Advisory Panel on The panel members are eminent Aus- Positive Ageing, I would like to facilitralians with strong expertise in issues tate a dialogue to discuss what ageing facing our ageing population. It was positively means and how best to forformed to ensure that our growing mulate policies to encourage seniors to population of seniors can participate have active lives that they enjoy whilst in the community and economy in what- participating in activities that contribever manner they choose. ute to the national economy,” Compton The panel provides advice to the fed- said. eral government to ensure industry and Assisting the ageing population to be the various governments can position seen as a positive asset and contribuAustralia to benefit from a larger, more tor to the nation’s economy is vital, and Compton believes this can be changed active population of seniors. It is a key element of the federal once the ageing learn to best harness government’s response to the final re- the economic and social opportunities port made by the Advisory Panel on that will be presented by an older poputhe Economic Potential of Senior Aus- lation. “I think that attitudes will contralians, ‘Realising the economic poten- tinue to change as a greater proportion tial of senior Australians: turning grey of the population ages. In the future, ageing will become ‘mainstream’ and into gold.’ “The main challenges facing older Aus- the community’s attitudes will naturally tralians are ensuring they have access evolve as they observe greater numto affordable and appropriate housing bers of Australians contributing to comand having the skills and opportunity munity, work and family life well into to participate in the workforce for as their old age,” he said. Amie Larter. long as they choose,” said Compton. by “Keeping in touch with technological Agedcareinsight.com.au

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good because the resort is located along the Tweed River.” Mr Graham is retired but his wife still works part time and is looking forward to retiring soon. “Buying into an Over 50s resort suits us as we want less housework and lower property maintenance so that we have more free time,” Mrs Graham said. “We also like the fact that the resort offers security and the community clubhouse plans are grand.” “We have been watching the resort develop over the last two months. Pontoons are in, Managers Office is ready, the Clubhouse has started, and the first homes are near completion.” “It’s all happening and we are so excited that we will soon be a resident at this unique waterfront resort.” For more information on Palm Lake Resort Tweed River call 1800 881 041.

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Browns Plains National Seniors Bay (whale watching) and Mary Poppins tour of Maryborough plus a Paddle Steamer cruise or the Grafton Jacaranda Festival (more details at a

later date). A warm welcome is always extended to folk who would like to join our merry group. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Greenbank

RSL at 10am for morning tea with the meeting commencing at 10.30. For further information, please contact Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

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Brown’s Plains Branch National Seniors enjoying monthly Coach Trip in Lockyer Valley

“SUNNY Days are here again, and Browns Plains Seniors are enjoying the monthly meetings and coach trips, with many more to come. We were entertained at our March meeting by Mike Preston , guitar and singing some great songs from our era.

Our March coach trip was a cruise on the Tweed River taking in the sights and lovely scenery of the Tweed Valley. Morning tea and the feeding of the various waterbirds was included on the cruise. After the cruise, we had lunch at the Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club.

On the way home we stopped at Poppys Chocolate Shop in Beenleigh (which the ladies enjoyed). The April trip is to Police Horse & Dog Training Centre at Moggill and having lunch at Broncos Leagues Club before returning home.

On St. Paddy’s Day, a BBQ was held at Greenbank RSL Sub Branch and for only $3 members also enjoyed raffles, games and prizes for the best dressed Irish Costume. Our yearly 4 day trip is being planned and we will be going to either Hervey

Visitors welcome ARE you looking for somewhere interesting to visit without going to a lot of fuss and bother? From the convenience of your home computer you are welcome to check out (i.e., visit) the Queensland Government website for Seniors at http:// www.qld.gov.au/seniors. ‘Retirement’ is the first category covered at this comprehensive site, with subsections A Guide to Retiring; Retirement Planning Checklist, and Ageing Myths.

Other categories included, all with a variety of relevant subsections, are Recreation and Staying Connected; Health; Home Support and Housing; Legal, Finance and Concessions; Safety and Protection; Transport; Education, Work, and Technology (including Computers and the Net), and Grandparenting. A host of miscellaneous subjects are also covered throughout, with everything only a few clicks of the mouse away. Why not give it a go?

ILL-health is more likely to lead to early retirement for men and women living in regional areas than for those residing in cities, according to University of Sydney research. The study, recently published in the Journal of Public Health, also found men and women that had health problems including stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, depression, osteoporosis, or anxiety were more likely to be fully retired as a result of ill-health than people without those problems. The largest association with early retirement due to ill-health for men and women was stroke, followed by cancers other than melanoma, skin or breast cancer, said lead author Dr Sabrina Pit, from the Centre for Rural Health, School of Public Health, at the University of Sydney. “Our findings could be used by health practitioners, governments and employers to address specific health problems and reduce early retirement due to ill health, particularly in areas outside capital cities,” Dr Pit said. Using data from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study, the investigation looked at the self-reported data of 21,719 women and 16,393 men aged 45 to 65 living in New South Wales.

It found that five percent of working aged men in cities were fully retired due to ill-health, compared to eight percent in inner regional areas and nine per cent in outer regional areas. In comparison four percent of working aged women in cities were fully retired because of illhealth compared to five percent for women in inner regions and six percent in outer regions. Men from outer regional areas were also more likely to be partially retired due to ill-health than their city counterparts, the study found This research could inform health policies for mature-age workers aimed at reducing early retirement, Dr Pit said. “Government spending on pensions and disability payments could be reduced by putting in place more programs that specifically address health problems leading to early retirement. “Our results could also be used by managers of large pension/superannuation or private health funds to support people who are at higher risk of early retirement. “For example, an industry-specific fund could subsidise health promotion programs in its industry that reduce the likelihood of people retiring early,” Dr Pit said.

Kurrajong Sanctuary & Bindawalla Gardens

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Come and inspect your new home, this well appointed all electric 2 bedroom home has a large open plan living/dining/ kitchen area that opens onto the private rear patio via the glass sliding door, the carpeted lounge has raked ceilings & air con, the lge bathroom has a toilet and there is a 2nd separate toilet, the grid solar power that is fitted will help with those electricity bills, this quiet peaceful home is just waiting for you to make it yours. Hurry inspect today Vacant Possession $250,000 neg.

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Seasons residents put care into action

Janinie Peucker, Lifestyle Coordinator and Barbara Booth, Community Manager with Gloria and Warren Caple from Seasons Waterford West

SEASONS Waterford West Care Community held a fund-raiser for Bundaberg flood victims through a dinner function on

Wednesday 6 March. The crisis in Bundaberg became personal when residents Warren and Gloria Caple’s son

Warren and his family were in the centre of the devastation. Warren Caple said many elderly were amongst the thousands who were displaced and still without homes. Two weeks after the worst of the event he had only just located dear friends, a couple in their nineties. “My wife and I have been looking everywhere and nobody knew where they were,” said Warren. “The independent living facility where they lived went totally under and it turned out they were relocated prior to the registering of names at the various evacuation centres. Seasons’ staff and other residents were quick to rally support and came up with the fundraising evening where 120 guests enjoyed a dinner with live entertainment plus major prize giveaways and raffles. The evening raised $4000 which will be donated to Foodbank Queensland. Seasons Care Communities phone 1300 506 116.

Living Longer Living Better website

AS part of keeping everyone regularly informed on the progress and implementation of aged care reform and how it will affect them, the Department of Health and Ageing recently launched the Living Longer Living Better website. This new website offers information in the form of fact sheets, publications, media releases, frequently asked questions, a discussion forum, these newsletters, and updates on the progress of aged care reforms. This new website also offers all readers the opportunity to subscribe to further editions of this newsletter and updates on the implementation of the Living Longer Living Better aged care reform package. Simply go to the Living Longer Living Better website at livinglongerlivingbetter.gov.au.

Delamore is a resident-funded retirement community consisting of independent living units and serviced apartments located in the beautiful grounds of the Franciscan Convent at Kedron opposite St Therese’s Church

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Retirement Want to retire happy?

RETIREMENT is the perfect time to become the person you would like to be and do the things you have always wanted to do. No doubt doing everything you have always wanted

to do sounds great. It won’t happen by itself, however. This is true even if you have excellent health and a big pile of money in the bank when you retire. Retirement planning is important. You must take steps to ensure that when the bell rings to announce your retirement, you’re ready for what’s in front of you. The time available for marital, personal, social, creative, and family activities expands considerably when the hours previously taken up with full-time employment cease. How you manage time is just as important as when you are in the workforce. A good retirement income and the best retirement advice in the world won’t help if you don’t do something intelligent with them. You won’t find genuine joy and satisfaction by spending all your time sleeping, relaxing, loafing, and watching TV, hoping to live up to the ideal of a true idler. Many retired people with nothing to do wind up depressed and hating retirement. Now’s the time to make a list of all the things that you’d always wished you could do but put off because of work and other responsibilities. Have a look at your list and get started on making those things happen. They can be simple things like going to stay with a friend or family member for a weekend or something a little more out there like hiking in the outback. You have carte blanche now that you’re free of the 9 to 5 daily grind! Another way of making the most of retirement is to not get sucked into doing what others think you should do, including kissing the workforce goodbye forever. If you find after retirement that you really miss working, then why not go back to work part time if that’s what you want? Or get involved in volunteer work? This is your time!

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Delamore visits Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm

Enjoying a Devonshire Tea

DELAMORE Retirement Community’s most recent bus trip was to the beautiful Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm at Mt Alford near Boonah. Residents enjoyed a scenic drive incorporating parts of the old Cobb and Co route on the way there, taking in the fresh country air. Once we arrived we had a look around the lovely premises, including the lavender shop and cellar door. Morning tea was next on the agenda and all enjoyed

a Devonshire Tea in the restaurant, overlooking the picturesque lavender, the wallabies hopping along the rows of grape vines, with a fabulous mountainous back drop. After a wine tasting we set off homeward bound to Kedron. Delamore will be holding their Open Day soon incorporating a sausage sizzle and Devonshire teas, so watch this space or visit the website for more information : www.delamoreretirement.com.au

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Wellington Point Seniors 39 attended our March picnic at the point. Male members tied tarps to the posts to break down the breeze which enabled us to sit under shelter and enjoy our day. A two course meal was provided and was appreciated by all. The wind at times, made it hard to throw a god shot at quoits, the grass from all the rain we had made it impossible to play croquet but never the less we certainly had a very pleasant day spent with all of our friends. For more details of this club, please phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160. New members are always welcome.

South Easterly winds did not spoil our day

It’s time to put age discrimination into retirement THERE are many causes for corporates to champion in this era of social engagement, sustainability and community development. Trendy initiatives seize the imagination, whilst often the major cultural changes we need remain simmering quietly beyond the headlines. Apparently age doesn’t come alone and for many Australians it brings with it unemployment and discrimination, yet we consistently fail to redress this cultural inequity. The aging workforce is something that will affect us all and employment for the mature aged is becoming increasingly difficult. However over the next decade, one of the major challenges facing businesses is the impact of an aging population and the inherent human resource strategies required. The question for Australia is just how can we get businesses to click on the ‘like’ button for mature age workers right now? Age discrimination is the number one hurdle for older jobseekers in Australia. Sure, younger jobseekers experience it too but not to the same extent. It’s imperative to get businesses to change our prejudice against older workers. Are we not robust enough to change workplace culture like we did for women and maternity leave? The hurdle for change is with industry not jobseekers. A well implemented workforce strategy that engages mature aged workers will improve morale, teamwork and productivity. We’ve known this but why has acceptance been slow and attempts to take action even slower? Studies have shown that older people stay in their jobs longer, are strongly committed to company performance, are more productive, have lower levels of absenteeism and are more flexible. They are more loyal, have considerable life skills, cost less to recruit and provide greater return on investment. You have to ask yourself, what’s so hard to understand about the benefits that a mature worker brings? Paradoxically older jobseekers are frequently told that they are either over or under qualified at interviews. The time of a ‘career for life’ went out of fashion with, well, mature age workers. We now accept that many of us will have multiple careers throughout our lives. With that comes a willingness from many mature jobseekers to retrain and try something new whilst building on their life skills. Industry must take this on board and start providing mature aged Australians with training opportunities. Training opportunities that are provided in the workplace are often not given to older people because of the belief that they offer only “limited returns”. With the current skills shortage facing Australia it’s critical that workplaces reskill mature aged workers whilst leveraging off a lifetime of often unrecognised soft skills. Start by contacting your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre today to review apprenticeship and training opportunities and funding, then combine this with the recent Corporate Champions program that will help businesses develop workforce strategies to recruit and retain older workers. The Program will provide businesses with advice on updating recruitment processes, developing skills programs and put into practice retention and mentoring program. Good businesses recognise the sense in striking the balance between the raw talent of youth and the experience of mature aged Australians. At BUSY At Work our oldest employee is turning 73 and 38 per cent of our workforce is mature age. So if you want a cause to champion, then start championing the cause of mature aged workers. It’s time to put age discrimination into retirement. Paul Miles is CEO of BUSY At Work a not-for-profit organisation within apprenticeships and employment and has recently been announced as a provider of the Australian Government’s Corporate Champions Program in Queensland.

NESTLED at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast is Caloundra, where the mountains meet the sea and old world charm and

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friendly service still exist. Bulcock Beach has seen a surge of renovations in recent years as well as a multimillion dollar

boardwalk refurbishment which now connects the coastal walkway with miles and miles of sightseeing pleasure. The new entertaining

precinct also offers a multitude of dining and leisure activities and conveniently located right in the heart of it all is Caloundraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest

luxury resort, Monaco. Monaco opened its doors in December 2009 and has been bustling with happy holiday makers ever since. It may have something to do with the thoughtful design and spacious layout of every apartment, the inclusion of all amenities making it a home away from home or the most mesmerising views you have ever seen of the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. The resort complex offers a multitude of onsite facilities including a walkin heated outdoor pool and spa, sauna and gymnasium, a lovely entertaining and bbq area as well as a quiet contemplation area beside a relaxing waterfall. Monaco is also home to the iconic Shingle Inn Cafe which is located on ground level offering everything Decadent, Delicious and Deserved from 7am daily. Step outside of reception and you will be on

the main shopping street, which hosts the famous Bulcock Street Markets every Sunday and the original Caloundra Cinemas showing the latest movies. Caloundra has an array of local bowls clubs and surf clubs all offering courtesy busses from our front door. Located only 3 minutes away is the award winning Caloundra RSL which offers fabulous promo-

tions, bingo, numerous eating areas, state of the art gaming room and daily entertainment. Come and see for yourself how much Caloundra has to offer. Stay at Monaco and when you book 4 nights or more we will give you 1 night absolutely free! Call us on 5490 5490 or email reception@ monacocaloundra.com.au for details and to lock in your next memorable getaway.

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Over 50s Resort Style Living at its Best Extensive facilities and loads of free activities. No entry or exit fee. You pay No stamp duty. Brand New Homes complete at our Premier Eagleby Heights location where homes range from $300,000 for a 2 bedroom home to $382,000 for our large 3 bedroom homes. Palm Lake Resort - Mt Warren Park Mt Warren Park is located opposite to the shopping centre and medical facilities. There is a bus stop right out front, along with a resort bus that takes you shopping. Lawns Bowls, Community Centre, Swimming Pool, Hairdresser, Gym plus more.

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1800 781 101 Palm Lake Resort - Bethania

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• 2 bedroom renovated home. • Bathroom with separate toilet. • Spacious open plan living and dining • High set ceilings and lovely bay windows • Outdoor covered patio. • Tidy low maintenance garden with watertank.

• Spacious lounge & dining • 2 bedrooms with built-ins • 2 bathrooms inc ensuite • Private patio with awnings • Good sized functional kitchen • Car accommodation under cover • Undercover front verandah • Carport • Large Garden shed • Private patio BBQ area

Priced for a quick sale - $259,000

Reduced $195,000 negotiable

Great Location Hard work is done

• New carpets and curtains • Freshly painted. Good natural light throughout. • Air Conditioning and ceiling fans • Open plan living and dining • Covered patio and well kept gardens • Close to Clubhouse facilities.

• Spacious living areas, tiled • Private L-shaped deck • All weather awnings/ blinds • Separate dining with sliding door to front patio • Large master bedroom with en suite plus walk-in-robe & AC • Air-con plus fans throughout • Security screens • Enclosed Garage

Priced to sell at $ 259,000

Palm Lake Resort - Eagleby Heights

Beautifully Presented $237,000

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• Brand new with warranties. • 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 toilets • Nice size yard. Pet friendly. • Stone bench tops, 2 Pac kitchen • Remote control large garage, panic alert button • Tiled lounge / dining room. • Great location.

• Large fully fenced back yard, pet friendly area. • Views. • European Appliances • 2 bedrooms plus study • Ensuite to master bedroom. • 2 toliets. • Crimsafe screens on all external windows and doors. • Fully screened rear patio with Insulated roof. • Shade house. • Lovely gardens.

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Bottlebrush - Brand New

$390,000 negotiable

This north/sough facing, 2 bedroom + study is a quick stroll to the natural landscape and views surrounding the Grand Summer House. Tiled throughout with carpet to the bedrooms and study, the two-way bathroom acts perfectly as an ensuite with another separate toilet. Step out from the study or garage to the back of the home complete with tiled patio area. With AC, ceiling fans throughout, dishwasher, extra long garage with remote control door, there is nothing left to do except move in and enjoy!

Privacy & Location • 2 pac kitchen, stone bench tops • Low maintenance fenced back yard • Internal access from lockup garage • 2 way bathroom 2 toilets • Fully tiled living areas • Full back patio • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED • Two bedrooms Plus Study • Pet Friendly • Rear yard with gorgeous gardens

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Brookwater - Brand New • 2 bedrooms + study • Grand high set ceilings and windows • Entertainers kitchen overlooking tiled and covered patio area • Caesar stone benchtops • Dishwasher • AC • Ceiling fans throughout • Great locations only a short stroll from main entrance • This home has views

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$320,000

• Resort Bus • Security Gated • Community Hall

• Lawn Bowls • Hairdresser • Dinning Room

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• Heated Swimming Pool • Craft Activities • Workshop

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DAVID and Shirley Crawford moved from the NSW central coast to Pacific Palms Village 15 months ago to be closer to family, and they have never regretted it. They say they have adapted very well to the totally different environment “We have a lot of friends that you can see as much or as little as you choose, and you can choose whether or not to get involved,” Mr Crawford

said. “I had never played bowls in my life and now I am actually a bowling tragic, I’m very involved and Shirley who is very involved with computers and genealogy is giving classes in genealogy. “I am on the resident’s committee; I think it’s good to put something back in. “The social community is very good, once a month the bowling club puts on a meal that is fantastic

value. “We have a beautiful new home, we saw it being built and what you get for your money is fantastic, it’s purpose-built, top workmanship and top quality. “Here they have all the amenities and and we have our own internal shop which is good for people who might not be able to drive so much and you can be self-sufficient even if you can’t get out. “But shopping is so close

at Burpengary and The Hub has a good medical centre and a gym system which costs me nothing and I’m feeling the benefit. “Overall it’s a very good place to live and relax. “It’s got two pools, a licensed bowling club and a bowling green with real grass that is the best around and it’s well-maintained. “I gave my lawnmower away to the kids, it costs me $5 to get the grass cut so it’s not an expensive place to live.” Frank and Carol Hallinan moved in last August. They had lived in their former home 49 years until ill-health made them decide to downsize. “So here we are and we’re loving it,” Mrs Hallinan said. “We have company, you’re not on your own. “In our former home the older ones were moving out and younger ones were moving in with work commitments and children to look after and we were on our own.

“We checked out all the others (retirement villages) and came up with this one and we both enjoy living here. “We have one of the new homes, we looked at them being built and when we

saw the block we wanted we decided to buy and put our house on the market. “Once that sold we were ready to move in. “We’re more than happy to be living here.” Pacific Palms village is at

98 Eastern Service Rd (Bruce Highway) Burpengary. One of the new homes is still availaable at $219,000, most are $222,000. Phone 07 3888 4500.

Orchid Show at Manly not to be missed

THE Eastern Districts Orchid Society Inc. will hold its Annual Autumn

Church Hall, 420 Wondall Road, Manly West. The Show will open from 8.30am to 4pm on Saturday and 8.30am to 3pm on Sunday. Visitors can expect to view a display of excellent quality plants and flowers. The general variety and spectrum of colour is a sight to behold. There is also a Floral Art section. Admission price is $3 and children under 14 years are free. There will be many species and hybrid plants for sale, many of them in flower, as well as our very popular floral arrangements at very reasonable prices. In addition, there will be an African Violet display and sales, as well as the EDOS Craft Stall. Potting demonstrations are ongoing during the weekend and cultural advice is available from many experienced and knowledgeable orchid growers within our society. Refreshments will be available and we will have daily raffles and lucky door prizes. For further information, Show on Saturday 6 please contact the April and Sunday 7 April Secretary, Ken Webster at the Bayside United on 3286 4910. April 2013 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 35

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JUST a leisurely one-two hour drive away from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast, Woodleigh Retreat offers a peaceful getaway in a

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Mid-week getaway perfect for seniors

beautiful mountain-top location. The Retreat is situated on Mount Tamborine on 10 acres with views to Mt Warning in one direction

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and Surfers Paradise in the other. Accommodation is Bedand-Breakfast in a Federation-style building in grounds patrolled by a couple of Shetland ponies and an alpaca. All rooms are totally selfcontained and includes a kitchenette with a small fridge so guests do not have to dine out every night, unless they want to. Everything for breakfast is provided. Rooms are in two styles; the Spa suites have fire-

places and all rooms have fans - electric blankets on all beds are a welcome addition in an district where temperatures are usually 5-6 degrees cooler than on the coast. In fact that is often why people come, to experience a “real” winter and enjoy the many wintery events such as the very successful Christmas in July. Mount Tamborine has a population of 8,000 so there is plenty to see and do. To promote the scenic and other attractions of the area Woodleigh Retreat is offering a special four-night promotion from Sundays to Thursdays, from now until the end of June, aimed particularly at seniors who have the freedom to take a mid-week break. A list of activities makes you think four nights might not be enough. There’s the Gallery Walk full of craft shops, several wineries for tastings and very good lunches (here and elsewhere), walks graded from easy to more difficult (the Retreat has

maps and can advise on suitability), a cheese factory, a very good distillery with beautiful liqueurs and the Glow Worm Caves which are now open in the daytime

since someone worked out how to trick the worms into putting on their light show by day. Mt Tamborine is part of the original Mt Warning volcano which accounts

for the rich soil where almost anything grows green and lush. Why not see for yourself? For inquiries or bookings phone 5545 3121.

Queensland Government Bulk Water Rebate THE Queensland Government Bulk Water Rebate is a one-off payment of $80 to provide South East Queensland (SEQ) households with help in reducing cost-of-living expenses. For households that receive a water bill from an SEQ water service provider, the rebate will be applied as a deduction on either their first or second water bill of 2013. The rebate provides temporary relief from the rising cost of water bills for SEQ households. The Queensland Government has amalgamated the SEQ bulk water entities into a single entity, Seqwater, from 1 January 2013 as part of a longer-term solution to address bulk water costs. The rebate is provided to SEQ households who receive a water bill from their SEQ water service provider. The 5 SEQ water service providers are Unitywater, Queensland Urban Utilities, Logan City Council, Redland City Council and Gold Coast City Council. The rebate will also be provided to households in SEQ retirement villages,

including relocatable homes (also known as manufactured homes) that are solely for retirees, who do not receive a water bill directly from an SEQ water service provider. All households who pay water charges, either to their water service provider or their body corporate, will receive the rebate. Households that receive a water bill from their SEQ water service provider will receive the rebate as a deduction on their water bill. Some households will receive their rebate on their first water bill in 2013. The remainder of eligible households will receive their rebate on their second bill. The rebate also applies to households that pay their water charges directly to their body corporate. All these rebates should be received by 30 June 2013. For retirement village residents who don’t receive a water bill, the Queensland Government will provide a cheque directly to the retirement village operator, who will pass the rebate on as a deduction on outgoing (body corporate) fees.

Retirement Protect your retirement savings from investment scammers SCAMwatch and the Australian Crime Commission Board are urging Australians to protect themselves from the growing threat of investment scams. Investment scammers are commonly based offshore and target Australia because of high levels of superannuation and retirement savings. You may receive a call, email or letter out of the blue from someone offering an investment opportunity overseas. The scammer applies persuasive techniques to identify your financial status and encourages you to transfer money into sham investments. The scammer may encourage you to check that the investment offer is legitimate. If you research the offer, the scammer may have gone to elaborate lengths to trick you including: - manipulating search data - creating professional looking, but fake websites and publications - issuing online press releases that make false claims of outstanding corporate performance. In some instances, the scammer may even provide you with a log-in to view fake investment balances and growing returns. In reality, your money is gone. If you engage with the scammer, they may apply even greater pressure such as calling you multiple times a day,

using tailored scripts and delivering professional looking documents via courier – all to try and get you to part with more of your money. The scammer will likely ask you to transfer the money electronically to an overseas-based account. It is rare to recover money sent to scammers. SCAMwatch urges you to be on alert - these scams are incredibly sophisticated and very difficult for even experienced investors to identify. Visit www.money smart.gov.au or call 1300 300 630 for more information. Moneysmart also has a list of companies you should not deal with if you receive a call from a company on this list, do not deal with them. Watch out for scammers if you are approaching retirement and looking for investment opportunities. Alert your family and friends to this fraud, especially anyone who may have savings to invest. Report suspected fraud to the Australian Securities Investment Commission, via www.money smart.gov.au or 1300 300 630, or your local police. Hang up on unsolicited telephone calls offering overseas investments. Check any company you are discussing investments with has a valid Australian Financial Services Licence at www.money smart.gov.au.

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Gumtrees Lifestyle Resort for Over 50’s “Live the Dream” We would love to welcome you! To, Gumtrees Lifestyle Resort for Over 50’s. Gumtrees is the only Eco friendly resort of its nature in Queensland! The site area consists of almost 8 Acres of land! With a maximum of 83 Homes approved to be erected over stages 1 & 2 “Secure your future in Brisbane’s Eco Lifestyle Resort” The resort is fully landscaped and maintained to a high standard which provides you with an enjoyable, attractive and relaxing environment with which to enjoy the pools and barbeque areas, walkways through the pond & recreation areas taking in the peace and tranquillity of this boutique resort and listening to the kookaburras and enjoying other native fauna that surround the resort. A new heated Lap pool is being constructed as part of the stage 2

developments. The New Community Centre is well under construction and will be completed shortly. “Not to Big & Not to Small” The resort is positioned close to Major shopping centres; the Grand Plaza and Park Ridge Shopping Centre provide access to your entire shopping, medical & pharmacy needs. Major Hospitals are nearby; a Transit Centre is located at Park Ridge with destinations to Brisbane & Gold Coast. Clubs such as Greenbank RSL & Park Ridge Hotel, Bowling Clubs and Golf Courses are central to your resort. “Happy Home Owners”Existing home owners enjoy a free sausage sizzle/BBQ every other week along with regular free courtesy bus outings to shopping centres and other enjoyable locations. Give us a call and we will

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let you know when the next Sausage sizzle/BBQ is being held so you can visit and meet the locals, have some refreshments and judge for yourself, just how happy our home owners are and

how happy you could be. Please call for more information or to arrange a visit, office 07 3803 7283. www.gumtreesresort.com.au or sales@gumtreesresort.com.au

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Talbarra Community Club opens!

After a much anticipated wait, the new Community Club at RSL Care Talbarra Retirement Community has opened. Retirement Living Manager Kim Hook said the Community Club is a welcome addition to the community’s vegetable garden and fruit orchard, the BBQ area and the bush walking paths, all of which have been developed and implemented for residents by residents. “Residents at Talbarra are very close and enjoy very warm friendships. If there was a project that was a real team effort – the Community Club is it,”

Kim said. “Six months in the planning and construction – the Club is a result of the collaboration, input and knowledge of many including the Resident Club Committee, Stokes Wheeler Builders and the RSL Care Accommodation and Retirement Living team. “Every feature and aspect of this Club has been considered and designed with residents specific wants and needs in mind.” “Thanks to a collaborative effort, residents at Talbarra are now enjoying an air-conditioned Com- equipped open-plan munity Club with a fully kitchen, lounge and meeting areas, outdoor heated pool, BBQ and shaded sails and toilet and shower facilities. “With Easter holidays just around the corner, we look forward to the Club enjoying a particularly high volume of traffic – in between the Card Club, Craft Club and the dozens of other resident and family get-togethers that take place here at Talbarra!” RSL Care Talbarra Retirement Community is located in the peaceful semi-rural suburb of Waterford half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The Community features 41 independent retirement living homes with the peace of mind of co-located of residential aged care and RSL

in-home care services available. Talbarra offers affordable retirement living with two bedroom homes starting from just $298,000. To make an appointment to view the display home and the brand new community facilities at Talbarra Retirement Community, please call Margaret on 1300 558 648. Talbarra will be showcasing everything it has to offer at their Community Open Day on Saturday 27 April from 10am – 1pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and experience the Talbarra retirement lifestyle, enjoy a tour of the village and some light refreshments. 130-150 Old Logan Village Rd, Waterford Qld. www.retiretalbarra.com.au Ph 1300 558 648.

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We pride ourselves on being professional, approachable, efficient & caring Couples welcome 1 bedroom units Furnished with fridge, microwave & washing machine What we offer • Accommodation • 3 full meals daily (optional) • Linen exchange (optional) • Emergency 24/7 call response (optional) • Afternoon Bingo, Cards, Crafts, Movies, Happy Hour on Friday evenings & Games afternoon on a Saturday • Chemist who collects & delivers prescriptions • Spititus Clinic on Tuesday mornings • Walking distance to Morayfield Shopping Centre & doctors or catch a bus that collects seniors from the Village in the morning & then drops them off again just before lunch

Contact: Leanne on 5429 0444 OXFORD CREST Beachmere 56 Biggs Avenue, Beachmere

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Are you a retired public sector officer?

Vice President Brian Coman & fellow members toast the 39th Anniversary of our Association

Join us for good times with our friendly group. New members are most welcome and membership fees are a low $10 per annum (and include your partner). Queensland Public Service Retired Officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Inc offers day coach trips with morning tea and two-course lunch included in the subsidised price (and after lunch, we can usually find a few pokies to improve the bank account). On Tuesday 16 April we are visiting Amberley RAAF Heritage Mu-

seum. After our quarterly meetings, held in Brisbane city, we can enjoy a subsidised two-course lunch with a free drink, and lucky door prizes. Concert and Theatre buffs are catered for with subsidised tickets to selected shows (including Warhorse). For further information, please contact Secretary Betty Cahill (3395 7781) or President John Griffiths (3341 8802).

Retirement Janoah Gardens - a place where noise and confusion can be left behind ing in one’s own home, but there are fewer bills to worry about, the end of home and garden maintenance responsibilities, and ready access to help in an emergency. The co-located aged care facility adds to residents’ peace of mind. Serviced

apartments are another option should residents reach the stage of needing a little help. The village’s many amenities include spa, barbeque areas, library, hairdressing salon, two-storey community centre, croquet lawn, meals service

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in dining room and village bus. The cooling bay breezes in summer are another attraction! Further information can be obtained by contacting the village’s friendly on-site staff on telephone 3900 4700 (business hours).

Together and happy in their Janoah Gardens Independent Living Unit - Norm and Joan Mergard

Bethany Christian Care’s established and popular retirement village, Janoah Gardens, situated at bayside Manly West, is blessed with a particularly warm and friendly atmosphere. The name ‘Janoah’ comes from the Old Testament of the Bible - 2 Kings 15 v 29, to be precise. It was a place in Palestine noted as being very quiet. Modern-day Janoah Gardens certainly lives up to

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that description, with its quiet, peaceful, gardenlike surroundings - a place where noise and confusion can be left behind and life can be enjoyed in a secure and caring setting with like-minded people. Janoah Gardens’ one-and two-bedroom independent living units are functional, attractively-finished and good value. Life in a Janoah Gardens unit loses nothing to liv- Long-time Janoah Gardens resident, Estelle Huet, enjoying her pot plants

I RECENTLY went to a new GP. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing “fairly well” for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him,” Do you think I’ll live to be 80?” He asked, “Do you smoke tobacco or drink beer or wine?” “Oh no,” I replied. “I’m not doing drugs, either.” Then he asked, “Do you eat ribeye steaks and barbecued ribs?” I said, “No, my other doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy.” “Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?” “No, I don’t,” I said. He asked, “Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?” “No,” I said. “I don’t do any of those things.” He looked at me and said, “Then why do you want to live to 80?”

Wisdom from Seniors The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes. The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don’t know what you’re doing, someone else does. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.

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Red wine pill could lead the way for anti-aging process A GROUP of scientists aiming to imitate the life-extending qualities created by a chemical found in dark chocolate and red wine say they have figured out how this compound functions - and its ability to fight diabetes, obesity, and even some cancers. This groundbreaking research was published in the journal Science recently, and could pave the way for medicine that could mimic resveratrol - a compound that pharmaceutical industries have spent millions of dollars attempting to explore how it can be used to improve the body’s defences against aging and disease. The study was led by Harvard geneticist David Sinclair, and revealed a link between a group of enzymes called sirtuins - which trigger proteins that regenerate cells - and resveratrol. This link could open doors to a new design of resveratrolrelated drugs. Sinclair explained, “Ultimately, these drugs would treat one disease, but unlike drugs of today, they would prevent 20 others. In effect, they would slow aging.” The target enzyme, SIRT1, goes into action on its own via exercise and calorie restriction, but it can also be improved through activators. The most common naturally-active trigger is resveratrol small amounts of which are found in red wine - however, more powerful synthetic activators are currently being created. Until recently, the basic science surrounding resveratrol had been called into question, despite over a decade of extensive research on this topic. There have already been significant results in some trials with implications for a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,

Famous retirement thoughts AGE is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Mark Twain A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. John Barrymore You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there. George Burns People ask me what I’d most appreciate getting for my eightyseventh birthday. I tell them, a paternity suit. George Burns I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap. Bob Hope I don’t plan to grow old gracefully. I plan to have face-lifts until my ears meet. Rita Rudner

I do wish I could tell you my age but it’s impossible. It keeps changing all the time. Greer Garson I’m very pleased to be here. Let’s face it, at my age I’m very pleased to be anywhere. George Burns Except for an occasional heart attack I feel as young as I ever did. Robert Benchley There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing. George Bernard Shaw

Over 50s Resort Style Living at its Best Extensive facilities and loads of free activities. No entry or exit fee. You pay No stamp duty. Palm Lake Resort - Coomera 2 bedrooms & study, en suite & 2nd bathroom Modern kitchen, living & dining rooms Great extended rear deck for entertaining Double garage, loads of storage Inspection won’t disappoint. - $360,000

Entertainers kitchen, large living & dining rooms fully tiled. 2 x bedrooms with built ins plus study, en suite & 2nd bathroom. Ducted air con., ceiling fans, double garage, extended rear deck This home has it all plus more!!! - $395,000

• Resort Bus • Security Gated

• Community Hall • Lawn Bowls

• Dinning Room • Craft Activities

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Palm Lake Resort - Deception Bay 3 x bedrooms with built ins 2 – way bathroom , 2 x toilets Open plan living, dining & kitchen Air con. & ceiling fans Remote garage, security screens Neat & tidy throughout - $270,000

Fully Renovated! New kitchen & bathroom 3 x bedrooms, 2 x toilets Freshly painted interior & exterior, new floor coverings & window furnishings Air con, ceiling fans, security screens, remote garage. You’ll love it!!! - $310,000

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Prostate health problems – a thing of the past? 1 in 3 men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly known as an enlarged prostate, this number rises to nearly 80% of men when they reach 70. While BPH is not fatal like prostate cancer, it can cause a lot of pain and inconveniences. Common symptoms are frequent and painful urination, and for some cases sexual performance is affected. It is no wonder that we have reached epidemic proportions, yet so few men talk openly about it.

For those who have approached their doctors for advice, more often than not, an effective treatment is quickly and conveniently made available. Surgery is usually the last-resort due to the unpleasant nature of the side-effects such as incontinence and impotence. Most cases can be adequately treated with orally taken over-the-counter medication such as the popular Magnus Shield, developed and distributed by Graminex Australia.

According to Mr. Indra, spokesperson for Graminex Australia, men in general do tend to be tight-lipped about their current condition. “Its normal for men to feel uncomfortable talking about their prostate and their symptoms (of BPH), that’s okay, we understand, “says Indra, who does his best to personally answer questions from individual callers. He has spoken to many concerned wives whose husbands are reluctant to acknowledge the issue. The key to this problem, he believes is to slowly encourage a culture where men should not feel ashamed to talk about their medical condition, especially if it concerns their “personal equipment”. For the men who are willing to seek help to fight for their health and well-being, Magnus Shield has proven to be a very effective solution. Bill was suffering from the symptoms in silence on a daily basis and at first believed that it was part of the normal aging process all men go through. That was until he spoke to a close personal friend who suggested that he get some medical advice. This led to him being prescribed some Magnus Shield by his family doctor and the results have been positive thus far. According to Bill, “Since taking MAGNUS SHIELD tablets for the past 3 months, I have noticed an improvement. Previously I would go to the loo 5-6 times a night, and now I only go 2-3 times, even less sometimes. Another long-time sufferer Paul, did not depend wait around for help and instead actively sought it out. One day Paul stumbled upon an article written in a health magazine about the prostate and this led to him trying out Magnus Shield for himself. “I found this tablets Magnus Shield from magazine. I found it helps me to empty my bladder in night time, relief the pain while passing water. It really works for me. I’m feeling better now,” says Paul. The good news is that more men like Bill and Paul are taking a more

proactive approach to taking care of their own health. In order to further encourage this trend Graminex Australia has been working together with non-profit prostate support groups in Victoria to help bring awareness to men. Indra feels it’s only a matter of time before practically all men learn the ins and outs of taking care of their prostate. “Eventually we hope to get more men to come forward and share about their prostate issues. This is our way of showing our support for this common condition”, says Indra. Trevor Cottle, who is in charge of running the regular meetings with his prostate support group in Box Hill, Victoria, underwent prostate surgery 8 years ago and lost his brother to prostate cancer, feels the same. He added, “ the prostate support groups have been formed by men, for men, who are interested in prostate health issues and want to do something about.” For enquiries about joining a prostate support group, visit www.magnusprime.com for more information. For enquires about Magnus Shield, call 1300 760 627.

Government Improves Home Medicine Program HEALTH Minister Tanya Plibersek said patients will benefit from a move by the Government to strengthen the program that helps patients who are at risk of accidently taking the wrong medication. After it emerged that some checks were not taking place in patients’ homes under the Home Medicines Review program, an accredited pharmacist will now have to visit the patient where they live. “The evidence is clear that the very best way for us to help patients who might be at risk of accidently taking the wrong medicine is for an accredited pharmacist to visit the person at their home. It is important for a pharmacist to see for themselves what a patient is taking as those at risk of not using medication correctly could be elderly, infirm or perhaps may have poor English literacy.” Ms Plibersek said it was unacceptable that under the program some 1,500 medicine checks each month were taking place outside the home. After consultation with the Pharmacy Guild the Government will now require an accredited pharmacist to visit the patients’ homes and have access to all medicines they are using. This includes prescription medicines, over the counter and complementary medicines.

“In the future, medication reviews under the program will only be conducted outside the home of clients where there is pre-approval for defined circumstances – such as patient or pharmacist safety, or for cultural reasons.” To ensure the best result for consumers the Government will also require that reviews, including interviews and written reports for general practitioners, may only be conducted by accredited pharmacists. The Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement with the Pharmacy Guild

contains $663.4 million in funding to support pharmaceutical services which offer the best value and improved health outcomes for Australians. Outside the home, there are other medication management programs by which pharmacists can reduce the risk of medication misadventure, such as MedsCheck and Clinical Interventions. There are also a number of other minor changes to improve accountability under the program. A complete list of all the changes to come into effect from 15 March 2013 can be found at www.5cpa.com.au.

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Medical and Oral Health, help us find a connection THERE is evidence of a connection between medical health and oral health. Many major medical conditions (e.g. Diabetes) have the capacity to reduce oral health levels; however oral health levels can also worsen many medical conditions. The APSL is seeking to promote Government awareness of this, and the extension of eligibility for the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme to include Dental Specialist Services for people who live more than 50 km from the nearest public dental specialist service. To do so, APSL needs to demonstrate the connection between medical and oral health and that funding the extensions of eligibility criteria will have social and economic benefits (for people and governments) in reducing the financial impact of major health conditions.

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Is your BOD killing you? HIGH Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Diabetes (BOD) kill more people every year around the world than any terrorist attack! In the twenty-seven years I have been in clinical practice, the number of new patients coming in with these problems has risen alarmingly. There doesn’t seem to be much argument that genetic predisposition and environmental factors contribute to both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes but there is more and more discussion about treatment principles. You can’t do anything about your genetic gifts or curses, but you can positively influence your internal environment from which hope springs for those with Diabetes. Diabetes causes tissue damage and inflammation. One of the sites for damage occurs in the lining of your arteries and over time robs them of their elasticity so that stiffening occurs and up goes your blood pressure. At the same time as your blood pressure goes up, your circulation begins to go down particularly if your arteries are choked with cholesterol. Vital organs such as your heart, kidneys and liver deteriorate without an adequate supply of blood. When I began in practice, the majority of people I saw with diabetes were between fifty and seventy. Their type of diabetes was termed MOD - Mature Onset Diabetes. Now, because patients with diabetes are younger and younger, the term MOD has given way to Type 2 Diabetes. This shift should be telling us something and clearly pointing the way to a different, more effective, integrated treatment principle. Part of this should be a much closer scrutiny of how we are fuelling our internal environment - in other words our DIET! We should be asking - Why is Type 2 Diabetes sweeping the world with scant respect for age? Some of the reasons are listed below: 1. People are eating more and more sugar (sucrose) the silent killer that has crept into almost all manufactured food leaving the blood stream awash with intolerable levels of glucose. The other component of sucrose (fructose), when not directed to our energy needs is stored in fat cells as triglycerides and fatty acids. It’s easy to see then that excess sugar makes you fat! 2. People are eating more and more hydrogenated fats (fast foods) that promote inflammation and obesity. 3. People are choosing highly refined carbohydrates such as white flour over foods such as peas and beans that

contain Vitamin B6. (B6 is a powerful ally in the fight against Diabetic Neuropathy and has an important role to play in chemical signalling in the brain via neurotransmitters that control our moods.) 4. People are drinking more and more alcohol at a younger and younger age. All alcohol is an irritant to the gut lining and promotes inflammation through malabsorption. 5. People have to be almost surgically removed from television sets and computers so there is little or no time for exercise. 6. People are plagued with more and more stress. This elevates a hormone called cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels raise blood pressure and increase insulin resistance. Long term cortisol elevation also increases Visceral Adipose Tissue (Fat) around the abdomen.People with obesity are more likely to contract Diabetes. (I wrote a book in 2001 called 100% ALIVE & HAPPY which details my method of meditation - a powerful antidote to Stress.) Our chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes increase with age. The conclusion I draw from this is that the longer we assault our bodies with poor food choices, the more unlikely it is that our organs such as the pancreas can perform adequately. Just think for a moment what would happen if you put diesel fuel into a car with a motor designed to run on petrol. Your pancreas produces insulin but it also plays a major role in digestion. A great many diabetics I see, although they are overweight,are badly nutritionally deprived of a range of vitamins and minerals that are the essential spokes in the wheel of Good Health. I see these deficiencies time and again in diabetics. Perhaps the most consistent deficiency I’ve observed in a high percentage of my patients with Type 2 diabetes is low Vitamin D. Diseases of the arteries can parallel low Vitamin D count. Insufficient Vitamin D can also be implicated in High Blood Pressure. From my observations, there is an inverse relationship between Vitamin D levels and Blood Sugar Levels. In other words, the higher the Blood Sugar, the lower the Vitamin D.One of the tests I suggest for all my new Type 2 Diabetes Patients is evaluation of Vitamin D. (Vitamin D should not be taken without the advice of a health professional who should know any special circumstances that may apply to you.) There certainly isn’t any single magic bullet when treating people with Elevated Blood Pressure, Obesity and Diabetes.An integrated approach,including the restoration of the balance of all Vitamins and Minerals forms a safe basis for my treatment when helping patients with BOD. Stephen Zemek, Zemek’s Naturopathic Clinic, 732 Gympie Road, Lawnton www.stephenzemek.com Telephone: 3285 3757

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Peptides could help treat Parkinson’s THE hormones at the centre of the Australian sports doping scandal are being investigated for their potential to treat Parkinson’s disease. Australian scientists are exploring the use of peptides, which help human cells to repair and regenerate, to combat the degenerative nerve illness. Parkinson’s disease occurs when the cells that produce the chemical dopamine die or become damaged. It is characterised by involuntary shaking and muscle stiffness. Deakin University researcher Dr Richard Williams, who is working with scientists from the Australian National University and the Florey Neuroscience Institute, said peptides could be used to effectively build a new brain. He said the team had already created the tissue structure needed for cells to grow. The project aims to combine this tissue with a patient’s own stem cells to regenerate dopamine cells. “We expect that when implanted the material and stem cells would be accepted by the brain as normal tissue and grow to replace the damaged or dead cells,” Dr Williams said. Dr Williams said the creation of the tissue structure also had the potential to treat parts of the body which struggle to repair themselves, such as cartilage, muscle and heart cells, bones and teeth. “Ultimately, it will be like taking your car to the garage to have new parts fitted to replace the wornout ones,” he said. An Australian Crime Commission report last month identified widespread misuse of prohibited peptides in professional sport.

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prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. QOL Exercise Physiologists provide physical activity and behaviour change support for people with conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, mental health, cancer, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries and many more. Exercise prescription is specific to injury or chronic condition and to the client’s physical capabilities. In addition to

individualized exercise consultations, QOL Exercise Physiology also offers home visits, group exercise, and hydrotherapy classes to assist with joint mobility and range of movement (conditions may apply). QOL Exercise Physiology clinics are located at Aspley, Deagon, Ipswich, Redcliffe and Teneriffe. For more information on improving your Quality of Life please contact 1800 813 113 or info@QOLife.com.au

Activ-ears ACTIV-EARS is an independent and locally owned audiology practice located next to Australia Post in The Everton Plaza shopping centre. Owner, Paul Bunn has decided to go out on his own to offer modern audiological devices, advanced audiological assessment with a person-centred practice that provides traditional care. Paul has spent much of the last 12 years of his life as a professional student completing a bachelor of Behavioural science and a bachelor of Psychology (Hons) degree part-time while he and his wife Anna had two children. He then changed tack and completed a Masters Degree in Audiology. Along the way Paul has had research work published in two international renowned psychology Journals and has been awarded 5 academic achievement awards during his time as a student. Paul is currently working as a Research Audiologist at the University of

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Queensland in his chosen field of Adult hearing rehabilitation with a paper to be published in the International Journal of Audiology early next year. Owner Paul Bunn is an independent and proud Audiologist committed to providing his clients with every opportunity to improve their ability to communicate more effectively with their friends and family’………‘it’s what I’m here for.I love my job, there is nothing more satisfying to me, than when a client said to me…..’I can not only feel the wind, now I can hear it too, thanks.’ The clinic at Everton Plaza, Shop 22c, 791 Stafford Road, Everton Park. Opening hours are 8.30-5pm, Monday to Friday, Saturday by appointment only. We’re next to Australia Post in Sizer Street entrance. Come in and say hello and book a free hearing screen.

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CENTENARY Evening VIEW Club members and their guests are looking forward to listening to their next guest speaker when they meet at the Mount Ommaney Hotel/Apartments on Monday 13th May. Laurel Collins, Community Relations Officer at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, will speak about the research on cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and other complex disorders which is done at their new facility at Herston. This building will increase capacity to over 100 scientists committed to improving the health of all Australians. If you would like to hear Laurel Collins speak, or if you would just enjoy having dinner with some new company, you are welcome to visit our club .Bookings are essential and intending guests should contact Di 3202 9759 or Helen 3279 4416 before midday on Friday, 10 May. The cost of the dinner is $35.

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the practice in October 2011 due to a strong demand in the area. Everything is designed and constructed in the clinics’ fully accredited dental laboratory situated on the premises. Practice manager Rosemary Rowston says this has major benefits for patients. “Everything that

we do here is manufactured on-site by our qualified dental technicians using Australian Government T.G.A approved materials,” she said. “By doing this we offer a more efficient service and a better ‘quality control’ of the denture. Some clinic patients are quite interested to know

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Move more for better bones!

ABOUT 70 per cent of adults in Australia are not active enough – which is bad news for their bone health. While good calcium intake and vitamin D from sunshine are important for maintaining strong bones, so is exercise and some types of exercise are better for your bones than others. ‘I think most people know exercise is good for general health but they may not be aware that exercise is of great benefit to our bone health,’ says Dr. Sonia Davison, an endocrinologist at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. ‘Exercise is important for bone health throughout life but it becomes particularly important later when issues such as fractures and osteoporosis become more common.’ Dr. Davison is surging women to move more to boost their bone health. Weight bearing exercises such as running, walking, skipping, dancing and even Zumba are particularly good, says Dr. Davison. ‘With these exercises you take the load through your body so your skeleton is used for what it is actually designed for,’ says Dr. Davison. Load placed on bone leads to increased bone formation at the site where the load is greatest, too. ‘Exercises that improve balance, such as Tai Chi ,

Pilates and yoga are also good as with good balance you are less likely to suffer falls and fractures,’ she says. Resistance training, such as working out with weights, is the third type of exercise important for our bones. It strengthens our muscles so they can support loads on our joints. While most physical activity benefits our health in some way, Dr. Davison says these three types of exercise are the best for our bones. ‘Swimming and cycling don’t really help our bone health and strength because they don’t encourage you to support the load through your skeleton. In water you float and when you cycle you are sitting down,’ says Dr. Davison. ‘If nothing else, at least go for a walk a few time a week for around 40 minutes or more – walking is great because it works on your balance and it includes resistance training and weight bearing. Push your body a little but you shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort when you exercise and if you haven’t exercised for a while, ease yourself into it and perhaps talk to a doctor or physiotherapist first to find out what is best for you and your bone health.

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HICAPS “on-the-spot” fast claims, car park facilities, disabled access and public transport nearby this definitely ticks all the boxes. Visit their website or call the clinic and speak to one of their friendly

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Life can be funny...most of the time A PRETTY young speech therapist at QE11 was getting nowhere with the Stammerers Action Group, in spite of trying every exercise in the book. In exasperation she told the group “If you can tell me the name of the town where you were born without stuttering, I will have a wild passion session with you ‘till your muscles ache. So, who is first?” Trevor piped up “B-b-b-birmingham”. “No good” said the therapist. Who’s next?” Hamish raised his hand and said “P-p-p-p-paisley”. “That’s no better” she said, “No passion for you I’m afraid. So, what about you Shaun?” The Irishman tool a deeeep breath and blurted out “London”. “Brilliant” said the therapist. And immediately set about living up to her promise. After about 15 minutes the couple paused for breath and paddy said.....”dd-d-d-d-derry”. Courtesy Sabot March 2013

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FEELING GOOD IF arthritis is getting you down, then check out Gerald Quigley’s free Arthritis Resource Centre. www.living witharthritis.com.au has some great tips to help you manage your condition. Gerald is a practicing Community Phar-

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1. Always wear the best walking shoes possible. Seek advice from a podiatrist. 2. Support your digestion with apple cider vinegar. 3. Eat cold water fish (cod, tuna, salmon, and sardines) at least three times a week.

4. Use cod liver oil as a supplement. 5. Try more oats and mussels in your diet. These are rich in proteoglycans, which are responsible for “bounce” in your joints. 6. Glucosamine normalises cartilage metabolism, so aim to have at least 1500mg a day. Available through pharmacies. 7. Eat more whole grain cereals, hard nuts and apple - these foods are rich in silicon. 8. Coffee, alcohol and processed foods make pain worse. Avoid wherever possible. 9. Use a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory such as Cumerone, derived from tumeric. Available through pharmacies. 10. Try ginger in cooking for its antiinflammatory effects. 11. Take Vitamins C and D to help collagen production (strengthens connective tissue). 12. Use massage, chiropractic, magnet therapy as needed. 13. Keep exercising and on the move! Gerald Quigley livingwitharthritis.com.au By signing up to livingwitharthritis.com.au you can gain valuable free arthritis information, tips and tools from Gerald Quigley. You can also join our forum and talk to other arthritis members. Any questions? Please call 1300 790 978 or email info@living witharthritis.com.au

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Clouds of Montville a popular getaway started to talk about of the letter writing genealogy and our process the children respective parents and were also asked to our heritage. explain their request. His response was: “So I Trevor, our new found can find my pyjamas!!!!” friend, in describing his mother stated she had (Bob assures me that if small teeth! you could see his room the logic of this request I took up this interesting disclosure and launched would be singularly into a long and detailed obvious!) discourse on the human One of the best quesrace moving from tions I overheard this season was posed by an carnivores to herbivores and thus small teeth elderly gentleman who, should not be seen as with his charming wife, any form of disadvanwas staying with us. It tage. How the derivation was a wonderful Angus Richard reflection on the way the of the word ‘Vegetarian’ came from the Latin CLOUD Talk! For those renowned for its walks world has changed. meaning… “Does not who don’t know us and parks, its galleries A young man who was hunt well!” Clouds of Montville and shopping, amazing also a guest was In fact it could be www.cloudsofmontville.com.au dining and wonderful standing outside argued, I stated, that the is a resort motel with self fresh food. reception looking manifestation of small contained units and The ‘drift of rose petals’ amazingly well dressed teeth pointed to the cottages set high on the and I have had a brilliant with white shirt, shoes Sunshine Coast Hinteryear with so many you could see your face ongoing evolution of the human species…and land. We enjoy five wonderful Seniors in and a suite as sharp acres of beautiful spending time with us as as a Keating aside, a tie, so on and so on! At this point I noticed grounds, with wonderful part of our very popular actually clean shaven the table was looking at views, between the Seniors Package. We and nare a tat in sight. unique town of Maleny offer a three or five night He was I believe waiting me as though I had totally lost the plot, that and the iconic village of package including for a car to pick him up. I was one room short of Montville. breakfast cooked or “Young man” said our a motel! My wife had the For over one hundred continental at less than elderly guest “Are you look of. ..‘Should I at years Montville and the $100 per night. going to a wedding or once ring for a carer to Hinterland have been a My wife’s cooked are you a Seventh Day take him by the hand popular getaway for the breakfasts are the stuff Adventist?”……… and gently lead him people of South East of legends. Grown men Slightly confused the Queensland. The area is have wept over her young man departed for away?’ The problem was that I poached eggs! I restrict a wedding! myself to doing a mean The assumption that no am going slightly deaf in cornflake and an Festive Season will pass one ear and Trevor was on that side. He leaned outstanding prune! Our without me making a across the table and Senior’s package is truly fool of myself is, I with great kindness said: great value and already maintain, simply a “Actually Angus, I said in the New Year we are vicious rumour! seeing the return of However we had friends my mother is Maltese!” many of last year’s over whom we had only Angus & Margaret Richard, owners of guests! recently met. The Clouds of Montville, We had a terrific Festive conversation and the phone 5442 9174. Season and made some wine flowed and we great new friends. We ate too much (the light ALL ABOARD FOR A RELAXING JOURNEY of my darkness tends to cook in expectation of the arrival of the entire Spanish army!) and drank too much (which I tend to do prior to the arrival of the relatives and the subsequent pillage of the wine cellar!) We made a heap of resolutions which did Saturday 11th May a ‘Gillard’ and were REDCLIFFE RAIL & SAIL broken within forty eight Cruise aboard “MV Queenslander” from Southbank to hours. Redcliffe and return by steam train fro Sandgate. As always the Season This tour operates in reverse also with travel aboard the gave us some glorious steam from the City to Sandgate first. memories. My mate Bob has a seven year old Look Mums and Dads! grandson whom he Special family fare available on steam train. describes as a noise with dirt on it! Saturday 1st June Luke was asked to write SOUTHSIDE STEAM EXPLORER to Santa as part of the A leisurely morning trip by steam train around the school term end. All the southside system with lunch served to your seat. class were encouraged to put pen to paper and Tuesday 30th July – Sunday 4th August let Santa know what THE GREAT LANDERS TOUR & FAMOUS they really wanted for PUBS OF THE NORTH WEST Christmas. Travel by Westlander, Inlander, Sunlander and Coach as The letters duly went to we circumnavigate Queensland with a bonus of some the parents via the famous north west pubs included. North Pole and young Luke surprisingly “Book early as seats are limited” pleaded for a GPS! SUNSHINE EXPRESS RAIL TOURS Why on earth a seven P.O. BOX 1119, TOOWONG, 4066 year old would want a Phone 3252 1759 Fax 3252 1767 GPS was a mystery to Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division Mum and Dad. As part ABN 74 009 767 579

HOLIDAY & Leisure Sydney Christmas Celebration

BY the end of the year, we’re all exhausted and ready for a break. Unfortunately Christmas is not often a time of relaxation. Why not change that this year and let Polleys

whisk you away from it all? Enjoy nine days of being chaffeured in style and see some of the best sights in the beautiful state of New South

Wales. Begin your Christmas break by exploring the breathtaking Blue Mountains. Here we visit the Victory Theatre Antique Centre, enjoy high tea at the elegant Carrington Hotel for high tea and ride the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest incline railway. Celebrate Christmas Day in fabulous style with a 5 course lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, then spend Boxing Day witnessing the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race! Other highlights include: • Hunter Belle Cheese Tour • H a w k e s b u r y Paddlewheeler Cruise • Sydney Christmas Carols • Coffs Harbour At only $3499.00 per per-

son (twin share), with most meal and all activities include, this is a great value for money tour not to be missed! Call Polleys now on 1800

072 322 to take advantage of a 5% discount off the tour price! Touring pioneer Duncan Polley began exploring Australia in 1959 in an

old Volkswagen Microbus. Sharing in his passion for exploring this great country of ours, today his sone and current owner Warren Polley

is carrying on his legacy of providing you with high quality, value for money tours of Australia and beyond. We hope you can join us!

The Lambert Centre, the Real Heart of Australia THE Royal Geographical Society of Queensland is planning a trip from Brisbane to the Lambert Centre, the geographical centre of Australia. It is situated a few km to the west of Finke in the Northern Territory. The trip is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the locating and marking of the centre by the Society in 1988.A well-appointed, spacious outback touring coach for the16 day, 15 night trek will depart Brisbane on Saturday September 7th 2013 and return on Sunday September 22nd 2013. Overnight stops are planned for Mitchell, Longreach, Boulia, Harts Range, Alice Springs (2nights), Yulara (2 nights), Lambert Centre, Coober Pedy, Marree, Birdsville (2nights), Windorah, and Mitchell, an exciting roundtrip itinerary. Bookings with Kath or Hayley at the Society office, phone 07 3368 2066, or email admin@rgsq.org.au

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HOLIDAY & Leisure There’s no better way to see New Zealand than on a coach holiday! can’t match. Choose one of the popular Luxury Coach Tours and you will see New Zealand in style, staying in superior accommodation and travelling on a luxury coach. Or experience New Zealand in a small group on board the Ultimate Coach, a full size coach that boasts only 20 luxury leather

seats, stay in premium accommodation and travel at a relaxed pace. The range of Special Interest Tours are a great choice whether you are an Airshow enthusiast, a Single Traveller, a Steam Train buff, a Lawn Bowler, interested in a getaway over the festive season or want to combine the opulence of ocean

cruising with luxury coach travel, there is a tour to suit! All styles of touring are fully inclusive of airfares, taxes, accommodation, most meals and a wide range of pre-paid attractions. For more information contact Grand Pacific Tours on 1800 622 768 or visit www.grandpacifictours. com

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THERE’S a reason the sun shines on New Zealand before anywhere else – every new day in Aotearoa is something to cherish! The culture is rich, dynamic, from North to South, view everything from spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords and rugged mountains to vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest,

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ASIA is an incredible holiday destination that offers something for everyone. From the hustle and bustle of Vietnam to the sombre past of Cambodia and the amazing sites of China, Wendy Wu Tours will take you on a journey to the very best each country has to offer while you relax in the knowledge that you don’t need to worry about a thing. Vietnam is a country of outstanding natural beauty combined with bustling cities and picturesque villages. A trip to this part of the world will

have you caught up in the buzz of Saigon and the chilling history of the Cu Chi Tunnels, meandering through the charming streets of Hoi An and enjoying the stunning waters of Halong Bay. While in Vietnam why not skip over the border to Cambodia to see some of the world’s longest-lasting architectural achievements at the temples of Angkor Wat and learn about the remarkable, yet emotional past of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. A trip to China will have

Halong Bay, Vietnam

you marvelling at its many hidden treasures from the spectacular Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Xian to the mighty Yangtze River and the

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For further information contact 0448 244 639

cosmopolitan city of Shanghai where you can stroll along the famous riverside area known as the Bund. Exploring Asia with Wendy Wu Tours’ fully inclusive tours means that all aspects of your trip are taken care of so you are able to enjoy your holiday to its full extent. All group tours include return economy airfares, all meals, accommodation,

transportation, daily tours and entrance fees, a national tour escort accompanying you throughout your tour and/or English speaking local guides in each city. Let Wendy Wu Tours share its passion for travel with you, contact your local Travellers Choice travel agent on 1300 78 78 58 for more information about awe-inspiring Asia.

We play with real trains THE excitement of a day out by steam train commences at Roma St as you go walk along the platform to find your carriage with a reserved seat. It is then a quick walk to the head of the train to inspect the great “Iron Horse” which is simmering away quietly waiting for the grand departure. Final boarding announcements are made , the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform heading for the day’ destination. Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) is in its 56th year of operating rail tours. Over 960 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era – travelling in style in the heritage carriages. The annual Rail and Sail to Redcliffe is on again on Saturday May 11th. Cruise aboard the MV Queenslander from Southbank to Redcliffe and return by steam train from Sandgate, This tour operates in reverse also with the option of the steam train journey first and return by boat from Redcliffe. A bbq lunch is served on the boat as it cruises across the bay. On Saturday June 1st the train will explore the southern suburbs as it steams down to Bethania and back to Thorneside before returning to the city. Lunch is included in the fare on this tour also so come along and enjoy a great day’s outing. Looking for a great mid year adventure? Come along with us on the Great Landers Tour and visit some famous pubs in north west Queensland. The first leg of the journey is aboard the Westlander in comfortable sleeping cabins from Brisbane to Charleville where we join a coach and head to Barcaldine. Continuing next day the coach proceeds to Winton, Kynuna and McKinlay to Cloncurry for the overnight stop. The next leg of the journey takes us to Mt Isa where we join the Inlander for the overnight trip to Townsville (change trains again) and board the Sunlander for the return trip to Brisbane. This great tour aboard the iconic Lander trains is expected to sell quickly and don’t forget seniors /pension card holders can use your vouchers on this tour. To book or order a brochure phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A recorded message operates at other times.

HOLIDAY & Leisure The Taj Mahal - the most beautiful building in the world

ONE simply can’t exaggerate the beauty of the Taj Mahal. One needs to know the incredibly romantic story of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. Shah Jahan was simply Prince Khurram when they were betrothed in 1607 and she was Arjumand Banu Begum. They were married in 1612, the date selected by court astrologers. After the

wedding celebration Khurram gave her the title ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ Begum which means Chosen one of the Palace. She became the love of his life. He had previously taken two other wives, but by all accounts, other than siring a child with each, it is said he showed little interest in exercising his polygamous rights over them.

According to what I have read, Mumtaz travelled all over the Mughal Empire with her husband Shah Jahan, as he became known. Court historians go to great lengths to document the relationship the couple enjoyed. She is portrayed as the perfect wife, with no political aspirations. Indeed how could she. They had fourteen children . And alas it was in 1631 that Mumtaz died after giving birth to the fourteenth child. The Shah was inconsolable and remained in secluded mourning for a year. The construction of The Taj Mahal, the final resting place of Mumtaz Mahal commenced in 1632 and was completed in 1653. On the morning of our tour, the bus parked well away from the Taj. Then a battery bus took us closer to the entrance, thus reducing the danger of pollution. We walked through the great gateway, with the vision of the wondrous building in front of us. We were never rushed and so there

was plenty of time for photos until we slowly walked towards the building itself. None of us spoke. We were in such awe of the beauty of the Taj. We put on cloth shoes to enter the Building and at the same time, marvelling at the intricate work of the marble. Alas inside was crowded and no photos could be taken. The perfect symmetry of the whole complex was

relaxed as we peered through the perforated marble screen towards the two caskets, studded with precious stones. The tombstone of Mumtaz Mahal is in the centre and the Shah Jahan on the right, although, of course, the actual cenotaphs lie in a crypt directly below. The symmetry of the building is perfect. The architect, Isa, also designed the Blue Mosque

by Antoinette O’Connor in Istanbul. It is built of the finest Indian marble onto a bed of 22 deep wells, protecting the building forever. The four minarets lean out at angle of 92 degrees so that they can never fall onto the dome. A thousand elephants brought the marble to the site, where 20,000 workman took 20 years to complete the building. On the sides are 2 identical struc-

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

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Better late than never At least, that’s what music and comedy duo The Babbling Trillbillys believe. Their one-hour show Better Late Than Never encapsulates this positive attitude towards ageing, in a lively, musical revue combining familiar songs (some with surprising new lyrics) and a great deal of quirky, even outrageous, comedy. Joy Winnel, a selfdescribed ‘rock chick’, lends her fabulous voice to such well-known standards as Fever and What a Wonderful World, but also lets rip

with a memorable version of Mack the Knife – unleashing the frustrations all of us feel when faced with opening modern plastic packaging! The other half of The Babbling Trillbillys duo, actor Janet Findlay, demonstrates her skill as a comedienne – milking the comic possibilities of an hilarious ‘love triangle’ scenario, that is woven throughout the revue style show. Better Late Than Never has been created by two women with a passion for music and humour, and a determination not

to let age stand in the way of enjoying life. As Janet says, “Enjoyment is one faculty we have that doesn’t age!” Adds Joy, “Yes, but it has to be exercised … use it or lose it!” So keep your capacity for enjoyment tuned up and in good shape! And if you ever need some help with that, enquire about booking The Babbling Trillbillys, either through our Facebook page, or by phoning Joy on 07 3389 7760 mob 0401 389 466 or Janet 0498 036 206. You won’t be disappointed.

The original Tivoli Lovelies are back Music and comedy duo The Babbling Trillbillys

FIND yourself on the wrong side of sixty, trying to make sense of it all? Looking back down the long corridor of the past, contemplating an ever-shortening

future? Forget it! There’s nothing to analyse, nothing to philosophise about. But there is fun, laughter and appreciation of being alive now. Still.

THE Tivoli Lovelies have been entertaining audiences for decades and show no signs of stopping! They wowed spectators in the 1940s with their colourful and lively dancing at Tivoli Theatres around the country. Now, the original Lovelies are back, featuring in Sundowner at Gardens Theatre from 16th to 17th April. Starring Helen Morse (Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Eye of the Storm), Sundowner is a deeply moving play about the love that binds families together. It tells the story of so many Australian families, exploring the fear, humour and dignity of those living with younger onset dementia through the eyes of three generations. Helen Morse gives a stellar performance as Peggy, taking the audience through an incredible journey and tackling the heavy subject of Alzheimer’s with joy, humour and sensitivity. Sundowner sends the message that it’s not the end,

it’s part of life. Developed by production company KAGE with the help of Alzheimer’s Australia, the work grew out of two years of research, drawing from the stories and experiences of families and carers of people with Alzheimer’s. KAGE is well-known for integrating dance and physical theatre into their productions. The Tivoli Lovelies tapdance as Peggy fights to distinguish the past from the present. As Peggy loses control of her memories, the Lovelies signal the passing of time and old-world glamour in a way that is charming and comforting. With a combined age of 746, the Tivoli Lovelies have been described as potential show-stealers in this moving production. Book your tickets to Sundowner today. Concession tickets are $32 and can be booked by calling GardensTix on 07 3138 4455.

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IN South Australia’s capital, they call it “March Madness”. To us visitors, it’s a cornucopia of cultural delights, with so many things happening in the space of a month [and in fact the whole summer/autumn season] that it’s hard to keep up. For a start, this month there’s the world famous exhibition of paintings by English artist JMW Turner [1775-1851], at the Art Gallery of South Australia. This is one of the most important events in this year’s calendar, bringing to Australia a carefully curated selection of Turner’s works from the Tate Gallery, London plus other Turners from collections in Australia. Recently I had the privilege of seeing this exhibition which is notable for its outstanding attention to detail in hanging and lighting. Any fan of early English “impressionism” will be more than happy with the chronological display of Turner’s talents as his art progressed from childhood sketchings to his later abstract works. “Vibrant Adelaide” takes

‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Adelaide puts on a show

Adelaide Festival Centre

its leading role in the Australian Arts scene very seriously. Since the first Adelaide Festival in 1960, the city has set the standard for Arts events in Australia. It has, along the way, attracted some outstanding Directors including Sir Robert Helpmann, Barrie Kosky and Robyn Archer contributing to the festival’s international reputation. In 2004 Adelaide was the first Australian city to stage Wagner ’s Ring Cycle, a hugely ambitious

[and risky] operatic event which turned out to be a tremendous success. In large measure this success is due to the 1973 opening of the Adelaide Festival Centre, which provides several performance spaces ranging from a full-size concert hall to smaller venues, restaurants and display areas. The centre opened just 3 months before its famous cousin, the Sydney Opera House [cop that, Sydney!]. Not perhaps the icon that the

Sydney edifice has be- the perfect recipe for a short Australia’s many regional www.artgallery.sa.gov.au come, Adelaide’s little break or longer holiday a t t r a c t i o n s . www.adelaidefestivalcentre. brother is known for its embracing some of South www.southaustralia.com com.au excellent acoustics and backstage facilities. Another important event this year is the 100th anniversary of Her Majesty’s Theatre in September, with Barry Humphries as Patron. For a century, this splendid theatre has hosted world famous performers such as Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Rudolf Nureyev, Sir John Gielgud…and even Slim Dusty! In the recent Adelaide Festival, Her Majesty’s was home to a performance of “One Man, Two Guv’nors” , a tour de force from the National Theatre of Great Britain which attracted rave reviews. There’s no doubt that Adelaide has much going for it when it comes to art and culture. Year round, there’s so much happening that no matter when you go, there’s bound to be something exciting to see. Added to that is the proximity of the famous wine growing areas such as the Barossa and Clare valleys, and you have

TURNER Peace Burial at Sea

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Brain Fodder

Kenmore Evening VIEW Club

Three people go fishing — two fathers and two sons. How is this possible? Answer: The three people are a grandfather, father, and son.

Make those SPECIAL Lunches at Brothers Ipswich the

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Members President Anne Bamford and her team

INTERNATIONAL Womens Day this year was celebrated in style by over fifty members of Kenmore Evening VIEW Club on Saturday, 9 March. The President of the Club, Anne Bamford, opened her beautiful home to members and did all the baking for a sumptuous High Tea. All agreed it was a great celebration of the day and were very appreciative of the work of Anne and her team. Profits made allow us to increase the number of Learning for Life Students the Club supports. For further information on our club, email: kenmore.view@gmail.com

Very Senior friendly Cinema Complex TOOMBUL Cinemas, one of Brisbane’s newest Cinema Complexes, opened its doors in August 2012 and has welcomed the local community in to see the latest quality films in its sparkling new cinema complex. The cinema has proved popular with the local community with distinct thought having gone into the design of its foyers and theatres, seniors especially rating it very highly. Many of the theatres have been built with raked seating as opposed to stadium seating; to allow ease of access in and out of the theatres, on the understanding that stairs and dimmed lights can prove a challenge for some. Locals have also taken advantage of Toombul Cinemas’ fantastic Seniors Club Online which is free to join for any one over the age of 60 and gives members $8 tickets to standard films every day. Seniors can sign up online at toombulcinemas.com.au or the friendly staff at the cinema are on hand to assist in joining. Toombul Cinemas also host regular events for

seniors, with special screenings for their members including a complimentary morning tea before the film. These screenings give seniors the opportunity to see the latest films, enjoy a free morning tea and catch up with friends, all at a fantastic price of $8. The next Toombul Cinemas Seniors Screening scheduled is for the new film, Hyde Park on Hudson starring Bill Murray on Thursday the 18th of April at 10am. In this comedydrama, Bill Murray plays the role of a lifetime as US President Franklin D Roosevelt. Toombul’s General Manager, Toni Austin says, “I look forward to hosting our senior’s Screenings, as it’s a great opportunity for us to meet and chat with our customers and discuss upcoming films. I can’t wait for them to see Bill Murray’s amazing performance in Hyde Park on Hudson.” With Senior’s Screenings becoming increasingly popular at the newly opened cinema, movie lovers are encouraged to get in quick to secure their seats.

Clontarf QCWA

A MOTHER’S Day market will be held at the QCWA hall on the Saturday 27 April from 8am to 1pm. The hall is at the corner of Georgina St and Victoria Ave , Woody Point. For those wishing to book a table to sell articles please phone Marie at 54978757. Tables are $10 each. Morning tea will be available to purchase. The hall has disabled facilities. For those interested there are Indoor Bowls held in the hall every Monday at 9am. $3 covers Bowls and morning tea.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . West Moreton Country Music Social

Guest Artist for April Reg Poole

IT is held on the third Friday of the month. This month on the19th April 2013. Ipswich Showgrounds at the Greyhound Racing Club House Cnr. Salisbury Rd & Warwick Rd. Ipswich This month’s Guest Artist is Friday Reg Poole The Guest Artist goes on approx 9pm. The venue is licensed, Hot Meals available from 6 pm. The Show starts at 7 pm and ends at 11 pm. West Moreton Country Music Assoc. 0438 069 422 or 07 3282 1245. Email mssutton@bigpond.net.au

Free lunchtime concerts starting in May St John’s Cathedral started free lunchtime concerts last year to give students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. With publicity from media, we increased attendances from five (our very first concert) to 150 (our October 2012 concert) and we are hoping more people will come this year. Further concerts will be held on June 27th (1.15 pm) July 25th 1.15 pm. August 29th 11.00 am and September 26th 11 am October 31st 1.15 pm and November 28th 1.15 pm. The May concert is on Thursday 30th May 2013. Time: 1.15 pm to 2.00 pm. Venue details: St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane. Performers are students of the Q u e e n s l a n d Conservatorium, Griffith University. The program includes “How much Bach can you Hande?” The music of Bach and Handel played on clarinet

St John’s Cathedral

and piano. This is a free experience of playing beconcert. For further infor- fore an audience. mation visit www.stjohns cathedral.com.au or phone 3835 2222. Please come along, BYO lunch, and support students from the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University who need the

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SENIORS NEWS Queensland Justices Association Hornibrook Branch

WROCCS Computer Club for Seniors become a volunteer coach please ring. Contact Mobile: 0411-806-154 Email:wroccs@gmail.com Website:http:// wroccs.org.au. Classes available week days at Club Base: Computer Basics, Using Windows, Microsoft Word, Basic & Advanced, Excel-Spreadsheets, Internet Basic & Advanced, Email, Photography, Family History, PowerPoint Basic & Advanced, Computer Maintenance, eBay, Skype, Photo Restoration. Gmail. Workshops available for iPad, iPhone, Android tablet & smart phones. Mac Computer.

Selling your house, unit, villa or relocatable home privately? One of our readers may very well want to buy it! You can now advertise your home in the Brisbane Seniors Newspaper’s Property Section

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A one-off discounted outlay of $110.00 inc. GST gives you a (4cm x 6.5cm) sized advertisement over 4 editions. Approximately 50 words.

Kurrajong Sanctuary Over 50s Resort

Onsite van 33' plus hard annex 12’x 40'. 3 bedroom, shower, toilet, laundry, large living room. Verandah, carport, Garden shed 3 x 3metre. Low site fees or for removal.

2 bdrm with BIRs, 2 way bathroom, toilet, plus 1 sep, lge tiled spacious lounge/dining/kitchen with aircon + raked ceiling. Front & rear patios very private. External awnings, encl carport with remote control door, low maint garden, 2000 ltr water tank. All amenities, public transport outside village, close to shops, community hall & bowling greens, library, swim pool, BBQ area & plenty more.

$190,000 Neg (Burpengary) Ph 07 3888 0643 or 0428 523 082

Code 2542

1 bedroom + study/bdrm, 2 way bathroom to main, shady east facing verandah. Courtyard at rear, ext blinds, spacious modern, light & airy home only 7 years young. Neat friendly village has all facilities incl library, bowls, tennis, pool etc. Would consider motorhome or caravan as part payment.

Code 2546

Over 50s Resort Greenbank

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Code 2552

3 bedroom house, fenced, wooden floors, open plan living, cathedral ceilings, eco friendly, bush setting, many inclusions, 31,000 litre rain water tank. Great community, good neighbours, swimming pool & more.

Reduced from $220,000 to $199,000 for quick sale. Phone Dorothy on (07) 3297 1390

Code 2541

Affordable Retirement Living River Glen Village, Logan city. Affordable modern 2 bedroom home with all amenities located in the above village within walking distance of shops and close to Loganlea Railway Station. Outdoor living with garden space a feature as well as solar power and hot water systems. Worth an inspection.

Priced to sell at $250,000 Inspections phone Peter or Rita at 07 3200 3561

2 bdrms + study + ensuite, 2 toilets, ceiling fans, RC aircon, dishwasher, carpeted, window drapes, private courtyard, carport, storeroom. Gated complex, community hall, tennis court, bowls, swimming pool & many many more amenities. Public transport at the door, close to shops & doctors.

Reduced to sell $239,000 Neg Ph 3888 6269 or 0418 625 031

AIR Brisbane North A MEETING is being held at our premises 9.30am on the third Friday of each month at the Wavell Heights Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road,Wavell Heights. Members and visitors welcome to attend for a morning cuppa as well plus listen to our special Guest Speaker this time we will have a ex member of our Police Force Mr. P. Woolley discussing his general experiences and those matters pertaining to our group.Our Association of Retirees or better known as

the AIR Brisbane North is a strong force in the community ,so come and hear what we have to say as it may affect yourself plus have a fun and informed morning, we also hold a further meeting at the Chermside Library on the second Friday at 9.30am run by our Finance Group. All members and those wishing to possible join please attend both meetings. We are in the over 50’s age group normally retired. For queries pls ring 3881 1820 or e-mail to sitram@powerup.com.au

Come join us, are you a retired Public Servant OUR Tuesday, April 16, coach trip is to the RAAF Heritage Centre to view the history in front of your eyes. Morning tea and two-course lunch is included in the price of $45 for members and $55 for non-members, so why not become a member for just $10 year (and this includes your partner). We are the Queensland Public Service Retired Officers’Association. Once a member, you

can join in our quarterly meetings (with guest speaker) which end with a twocourse lunch and the possibility of picking up a door prize or two. This would have to be the cheapest lunch in Brisbane just $15, and that includes a free drink. To find out more about our activities, phone Secretary Betty Cahill 3395 7781 or President John Griffiths 3341 8802.

MY friend Allison “He already lies on the remote control, I’ll bring adopted a stray cat and couch all day,” she said. him back in.” took it to the vet to be “If he starts hogging the Courtesy: Readers Digest neutered. “I’m about 95% certain he’s been fixed,” the vet said. “How can I be 100% sure?” Allison asked. Coolwaters Holiday Village

FOR SALE Over 50’s Villa

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centres to provide privacy and reasonable conditions for the public. Some centres provided small unused rooms while others merely provide a table in the shopping concourse. It is common for peoples’ private business to be easily overheard by nearby shoppers. On one occasion a shopper sat down at a JP table to eat his lunch while business was in progress. Clients often have to wait in long queues to receive attention. Branch Secretary Mr Roger Clarke JP (Qual), pointed out that JP’s provided a voluntary service to the public and attract shoppers to shopping centres. They should be afforded suitable conditions to provide their services in private. He said JP’s are an indispensable arm of the Government and it was totally inappropriate to have facilities situated in noisy commercial areas where any passing member of the public can view or hear confidential documents and/or conversations. There is an obvious need for security.

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Kurrajong Sanctuary Over 50s Resort

$145,000 Ph: 07 5429 5878

Code 2545

Kurrajong Sanctuary Over 50s

Near Bribie Island & beach in over 55s Park. 3 bdrm home with BIRs, aircon, large games/utility room, sep bathroom, toilet & laundry. Front and rear verandahs, carport with roller door, large shed with fittings, pleasant garden surrounds,

Code 2551

Ph 0438 202 379 or 0450 527 377

Code 2540

Price $262,000

Ph 07 3888 3539

Silver Shores Village – Sandstone Point

Bethania This home in lovely private position backing onto native reserve. As new kitchen, dishwasher, European appliances, fully renovated, huge entertaining deck at rear, aircon throughout, solar electricity, 2 bdrms, 1 bathroom, auto door, 2 car parking and much more. Great facilities.

$265,000

Code 2554

Price $28,000 Ph 0499 991 825

Code 2537

Onsite van for sale - Tivoli

Code 2531

Post advertisements to: Property Section, Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, PO Box 1062, Tewantin. Qld. 4565 by the 15th of each month.

*Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available to our ‘Senior readers’. Private adverts only. The $110.00 must be paid for by cheque, money order or by credit card prior to advertisements appearing. (No refunds given on this discounted rate.)

“SERVING the Peninsula & its Environs” Bracken Ridge, Brighton, Clontarf, Dakabin, Deagon, Deception Bay, Fitzgibbon, Griffin, Kallangur, Kippa Ring, Kurwongbah, Margate, Mango Hill ,Murrumba Downs, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Rothwell, Sandgate, Scarborough, Shorncliffe, Taigum, Woody Point. Members of the community have expressed dissatisfaction with the facilities offered them in accessing Justices of the Peace in shopping centre signing centres. JP’s are regularly rostered to attend various shopping centres throughout the state to provide services at specified areas allocated to them by shopping centre managements. The facilities vary greatly from centre to centre. A recent meeting of the Queensland Justices Association, Hornibrook Branch heard numerous concerns from a variety of sources to the effect that inappropriate facilities existed in some

BRAIN FODDER If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin without taking the cork out or breaking the bottle? Answer: Push the cork into the bottle and shake the coin out.

WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc. Our monthly meetings are held in the Pandanus Room at the Wynnum RSL Club, 174 Tingal Road, Wynnum. Next Meeting:Tuesday, 9th April, 2013 at 10.30 am (doors open 10.00 am) Meetings only at the RSL. Teaching facility in Wynnum. Use our computers or bring your own laptop. We are an active, progressive and caring friendly senior computing club run by Volunteer Seniors and encourage seniors over 50 to join us. If you are familiar with computers and would like to

2 Bedroom villa – gas/electric kitchen with dishwasher – ceiling fans, Rev cycle A/C – separate sunroom - laundry/storeroom off carport – back verandah. Resort facilities – pools – tennis court – Causeway Lake: fishing, boating bus to Yeppoon and Rockhampton – 150 acres bushwalking.

Price: $189 000 (ono) Contact: 07 49387227 / 0422215439 or: liz.strain@optusnet.com.au

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FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month. You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, and the selling price are clearly stated. Items for sale must not exceed $500. Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 30th of each month. (No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.) Wanted items are no longer accepted. Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only. No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising. POST your adverts to: ‘Bris Free 4 Sale,’ Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565. FAX adverts to: 5474 4975 EMAIL: free4sale@seniorsnewspaper.com.au (All emailed adverts must be in lower case, except for the first word, which should be in capitals.)

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the Zone 101 Conference which will be held at Brothers Leagues Club, Raceview & hosted by the Ipswich Branch who will be celebrating their 25th Birthday. They are making a special effort to make this a special event & hope for many visitors. The 23rd April bus trip will be to Woongooroo Estate, Kilcoy for “ Luncheon Theatrics” so should be another cultural event as we have commenced the year with various musical entertainers. We will be holding a “Christmas in July” at Boonah Bowls Club on23rd July. We take 2 buses on this

towards some attendant 10 Looked over the way the field finishes 12 Was new player first in changeover? 13 US city concerned with refusal 15 Given champion boxer’s trophy though thoroughly beaten 18 Slam exchange in help for the poor . . . 19 . . . or return the French part

Facts and oddities of the English language Cabbaged and fabaceae, each 8 letters long, are the longest words that can be played on a musical instrument.

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Carindale National Seniors THE guest speaker for the April meeting will be Annabel Buchanan, Chief Inspector Pros-

DOWN 1 Encounter heard in the flesh 2 Be afraid of fare renewal 3 Dog demolished member of the clergy 4 Been cast in play about self-restraint 6 Commonly unsophisticated one from smaller administrative division 9 Have leaning

day so please remember this date. We will also be hosting a Melbourne Cup Day on5th November this is also a date to put in your diaries. Carindale National Seniors is a very friendly club& always welcomes visitors & new members to our meetings. We meet at Clem Jones Sports Centre, Stanley Rd. Carina on 2nd Tuesday of every month , except Dec & Jan. Bus trips are on 4th Tuesday of every month except Dec & Jan. For further information please phone Ann 3245 3847 or Maureen 3398 4236.

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched guidelines to support efforts by dating and romance websites to combat scammers. Dating and romance scams cost Australians more than $21 million in 2011, with more than 2100 individuals reporting scammers to the ACCC. The average loss for a victim reporting a scam to the ACCC was over $20 000. “Dating and romance website operators have taken significant steps to tackle the problem of online scammers, but as the problem continues to grow the ACCC has taken the lead in organising a joint effort,” Deputy Chairman Dr Michael Schaper said. “Online dating is an

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Whatever happened to …Rosemary Clooney by Kevin Trask

ROSEMARY Clooney was a famous American singer and actress who had hit songs in the 1950’s and appeared in films and television shows. Rosemary was loved by millions, but her life was not as “rosy’ as many of her fans would have thought. Rosemary Clooney was born in Maysville Kentucky on the 23rd of May 1928. She was the eldest of three children and had a sister Betty and brother Nick. Her childhood was very difficult as her father had a drinking problem and when Rosemary was fifteen her mother re-married and moved to California taking Nick with her. Rosemary and Betty stayed with their father until he deserted them. They became a singing duo to support themselves and in 1945 they had a regular spot on a radio station in Cleveland Ohio as The Clooney Sisters. Rosemary and Betty sang with The Tony Pastor Band and made recordings. They split up in 1948 and Rosemary went to New York to try her luck as a solo singer. Her brother Nick became a television newscaster and he is the father of the famous actor George Clooney. Rosemary was signed by Columbia Records and began working with producer Mitch Miller. She was forced to record lousy material which included obscure children’s songs and novelty compositions. Despite Rosemary’s anxiety she had a series of hit songs which included Botch-AMe, Sailor Boys Have Talk to me in English, Where will the Dimple Be and Come on-a My House. Rosemary begged Miller to let her record decent material, but when he did so he put the song on the “B” side of the records. Her recordings with screen legend Marlene Dietrich in 1952 were very popular. Her first film appearance was in 1953 as a performer in The Stars Are Singing. This was followed by lead roles in Here Come the Girls, Red Garters and then White Christmas where she co-starred with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen. Rosemary married José Ferrer and they had five children. In 1956 Rosemary Clooney had her own variety television series which was shown in Australia. She left Columbia Records in 1958 and worked with several record labels which included MGM, RCA, Reprise, DOT and Coral Records. Whilst at RCA she recorded the famous Fancy Meeting You Here album of duets with Bing Crosby. Rosemary was divorced from José Ferrer in 1962, they remarried the following year but divorced again in 1967. Rosemary was standing very close to her friend Robert Kennedy when he was assassinated at the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel and she suffered a nervous breakdown as a result of the trauma. She made a comeback when Bing Crosby invited her to join him on his 50th anniversary tour. She began

recording at Concord Records in 1977 and produced some of her best recordings over the next twenty five years. In 1991 Rosemary gave her first Carnegie Hall concert and returned again in 1997 where she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Singers. José Ferrer passed away in 1992. Rosemary married her long time friend Dante DiPaolo in 1996. Rosemary Clooney was one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook and injected a part of herself into the songs she sang. Rosemary did guest roles in television series and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in an episode of ER. She loved Bing Crosby as a dear friend and commented – “Bing had a brilliant mind and an original wit. That casual delivery combined with an unexpectedly wide vocabulary. It was a great device for comedy — and also an effective way of communicating with an audience or with a person.” Rosemary Clooney received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2002 and sadly died of lung cancer four months later. I was a huge fan of her singing and I would have loved to have seen her perform onstage. Hope you can tune into Walter Williams and I on 4BC for our weekly segments The Time Tunnel - Thursday at 10.00 pm and Memories Are Made of This - Mondays at 10.00 pm. We can also be heard on the internet at www.4bc.com.au

AS computers age, they tend to get slower for a number of reasons. Firstly clean up your desktop. Your Random Access Memory (RAM) has a standard rate at which it runs depending on the passive programs you have open. These include the desktop icons it is constantly looking at and even the desktop image. While removing your desktop image may be going to the extreme, if you have a number of different program shortcuts, images and various other documents sitting on the desktop, it is worth deleting or storing them in a folder to help your computer process information faster. Next, scan your computer for viruses and adware. A leading cause of slowing your computer down would have to be viruses and adware. These infections monitor every process on your computer and cause further increases in the use of the computer’s RAM. It is important to keep an updated virus program on your computer at all times and to have a secondary adware removal program such as ad-aware or malwarebytes. Then remove programs you no longer use. The remove programs function found in your Con-

trol Panel is great for removing programs, as it shows you every single program installed on your computer and uninstalls them with the click of a button. The most difficult process which will increase the speed of your computer is to upgrade the drivers which were installed. Companies are constantly coming out with updates to the software which helps the hardware installed inside your box, run more effi-

ciently. The best way to do this is if you still have the boxes of the products, to write down the names and codes and visit the manufacturer’s website and go to the download system. Alternatively, you may need to open up your computer box and write down the manufacturer and model name, which is on every unit. It is important to know that you will not have to update anything for the RAM, as this does not come with software.

Who do you call… Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Retirement Village Association of Australia 1800 240 080 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110

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