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Seniors Week - a celebration of life

IT has been wet, windy and cool but it’s time to start celebrating the end of winter. And what better way to do it than by jumping into some entertaining and interesting activities during Seniors Week. Someone once said, “Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years.

Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul.” During Seniors Week you have the chance to rekindle an interest or plunge into a new one, to meet new friends and to re-connect with old mates. In Queensland the week kicks off on 18 August, finishing on 26 August. As usual there is a huge range of activities to suit every taste, no matter whether you

want to show off some physical prowess or settle for something more sedentary. There are opportunities to exercise both your mind and your body. Maybe try something different for a change – learn something new at U3A, try a free fitness or Tai Chi class or find out about the strange world of e-books.

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Neighbourhood Watch visits local Police Station THE Aspley Gardens Neighbourhood Watch Inc. arranged a tour of the Carseldine Police Station recently in conjunction with its bi-monthly meeting. Special guests included State Government Minister Tracy Davis and Councillor Amanda Cooper.

The tour was preceded by an informative and entertaining presentation by Sergeant Scott MacQueen the OIC of the AG-NHW Residents Visiting Carseldine Police Station Carseldine Police Station.

Scott also demonstrated some of the equipment that police offices are now required to carry in the THE 2012 Dickson Seniors’ Expo will speakers include, The Hon Peter completion of their every be held at the Strathpine Community Dutton MP, Federal Member for day duties.

Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine on Dickson and Dr Chris Davis, Tracy Davis joined in the 28th and 29th August. The Expo is a Queensland Assistant Minister for humour of the evening great opportunity for retired, or about Health. Other presenters include Dewith an off-the-cuff par- to retire seniors, to access information tective Superintendent Brian Hay from ticipation after some ar- on activities/services available in the the Queensland Police Service Fraud resting persuasion from community. More than 50 businesses and Corporate Crime Group and Senior Constable Donna and not-for-profit organisations are Russell from Theo’s Nursery.

Burley. represented. Exhibits include Plenty of Entertainment- something for Another Tour of the Sta- Retirement Villages, Seniors Social everyone, so bring along your dancing tion is planned for New Clubs, hobbies and fitness, travel shoes! Refreshments and off street AG-NHW Members later opportunities, Federal, State and Local parking available. this year.

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SENIORS NEWS Banyo RSL sub branch announces winners of Anzac Day Postcard competition demonstrates the support that the RSL, sub branches and the Citizens’Auxiliary play in the welfare of currently serving defence force members, former serving member and their families. This extends to the widows of veterans and the surviving veterans themselves from any conflicts that have occurred since the formation of what is now known as the Returned and Services League of Australia.

by Dick Bennett

THIS year’s Anzac Day Postcard competition winners have been announced and winners were recently presented with their prizes at Earnshaw State College, Banyo.

The Banyo RSL Citizens’ Auxiliary conducted the competition for the third year in a row and was open to all schools in the Banyo and Virginia area.

The presentation to Earnshaw College Junior School winners was made

by Fay Coman on behalf of the Banyo RSL sub branch Citizens’Auxiliary.

Carol Anderson and Bob Standfast also from the sub branch Citizens’ Auxiliary assisted. Prizes were gift vouchers to purchase for books.

A selection of entries was on display at the Banyo Library for a short time and they have now been sent to the Australian troops currently serving in Afghanistan. It is hoped that some troops will respond to the students who participated in the competition.

Ms Coman congratulated defence force and our stability in countries all the winners as well as soldiers are playing in affected by war and those students who bringing about peace and unrest. In addition it participated. She also thanked the teachers for their support. The competition highlights to students the important role that the Australian

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Ladies interested in friendship and helping the community are invited. VIEW is a valued part of the Smith Family and supports the “Learning for Life” program. New members are most welcome. Bookings for lunch, contact Joy on 3285 5989.

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Banyo RSL sub branch and Citizens’ Auxiliary members Bob Standfast, Carol Anderson and Fay Coman (back row) with winning students (left to right) Jack Harris, Janish Sidhu, Matthew Chapman, Britney Gomes, Hannah Courwane and Mary Darbin.

WHETHER they’re catching up with friends, catching up on community news or catching a break in between engagements – Retirees Estelle and Rich Hobson couldn’t be busier – or happier.

“We moved from our high level home into RSL Care Carrington Retirement Community Carrington seven years ago, and life has been ‘on the go’ ever since,” Estelle said. “We were here for eighteen months before we joined the Residents Committee and the Social Committee. We both enjoy our roles so much – the five years we have been on the committees have absolutely flown! As members of the Social Committee and Residents Committee respectively, Estelle and Rich can’t help but mix business with pleasure and wouldn’t have it any other way.

“We’ve always been social people. And the people at Carrington are more than just residents and neighbours; we’re genuine friends who enjoy each others company,” Estelle said.

“We all look out for and encourage each another to participate in the various activities happening around the village such as Happy Hour in the community hall, and day trips to nearby sites and attractions such as the Redcliffe Peninsula. “Of course, it’s entirely our choice what we want to do and when – that’s one of the beauties of living at Carrrington!

That and the fantastic fully-equipped community centre, the beautifully maintained grounds and the availability of in-home services.”

If it sounds as though Estelle and Rich are having a ball at Carrington, it’s because they are.

“We recently hosted Christmas in July for over 75 residents in our Community Hall and are busy preparing for the next event. “Whether it’s meeting friends for happy hour or going out life really is one big catch-up. We are very happy here and life couldn’t be better.”

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SENIORS NEWS Brisbane get building your billycarts…its race time!

8TH ANNUAL Brisbane Billycart Championships set for Sunday, 19th August at Carindale Recreation Reserve, Cadogan Street, Carindale.

Registrations are now open via the www.brisbanebillycarts.com.au website (along with construction tips and guidelines) or email team@brisbanebillycarts.com.au or telephone Chandler Ward Office on (07) 3407 1400 or you can simply register on the day.

In the spirit of good old fashioned outdoor fun, the thrill and adrenalin rush of whizzing down the 75 metre long grassed hill at speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour is something that lured some 200 entrants last year. There’s no petrol, no engines and no noise…just multigenerational fun – from youngsters through to grandparents - that sees participants race down

the grass slope with the odd stack featuring throughout the day.

Sturdy, steering and braking are the key considerations for building a billycart but there are no limitations to creativity and imaginative design. In recent years, the Brisbane Billycart Championships have attracted very quirky billycart entries including a twin tub washing machine, bath tub, Replica Ford Model T in stainless steel and even a hospital bed.

For those that are daunted with the task of building their own billycart, Rotary Carindale’s Neville Fry, who is one of a team of organizers, says fear not…there is a fleet of traditional and modern carts available to borrow on the day.

All competitors must wear a properly fitted helmet and all carts are safety inspected prior to

racing. Racing is conducted on a grassed hill with two lanes covered in geo matting with cane bales on either side. Each cart is wheeled up an approach ramp of about six metres in single file and then paired off at the top of the ramp before being loaded onto the launch ramp which is about 1.5 metres high. The championships are open to competitors, aged four to 104, in age races along with special awards for best-dressed team, most imaginative billycart, best built billycart and a mascot winner. There are also overall prizes for the day’s fastest cart and best stack.

Registration starts at 8am with racing from 9.30am. A great free family day out, the Brisbane Billycart Championships will also feature food stalls, bars and colourful entertainment.

Free entry for spectators and $5 entry fee to race a billycart (all funds go to charity).

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SENIORS NEWS Million dollar makeover for Ascot club RESIDENTS of Ascot and surrounding suburbs have an exciting new dining and gaming venue following the $1 million major renovation of the former Hamilton Bowls Club that has given them the Gallopers Sports Club.

Gallopers is for everyone from coffee lovers and diners, to punters and anyone looking to be entertained.

The transformation accomplished by owners/ operators Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) incorporates a new outdoor ter-

race and a remodelled a la carte restaurant and bar, a reinvigorated gaming lounge with 91 of the latest machines (almost double the original number), also an al fresco cafe, and a new full service TAB and Keno area equipped with numerous

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Special promotions on offer for a limited time only to accompany the recent opening include $1 memberships (normally $5) that entitle members to earn points and receive discounts on dining and drinks.

Gallopers Sports Club assistant general manager Colleen Jackson said the club has launched a brand new menu. “Our new menu offers locals a wide variety of classic meals including chicken parmigiana, steak, pizzas and tacos as

well as new twists such as grilled haloumi, roast pumpkin and cous cous salad, or grilled herb and dill marinated salmon,� said Mrs Jackson.

Bound to be one of the more popular aspects of the new menu is the daily $9.90 meal specials.

The ultramodern TAB and comfortable gaming lounge give members a chance to win a Sony 40inch High Definition LCD television when they turn over $10 on any gaming machine.

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The club has recently introduced Bingo every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am with great prizes as well

as a $4 coffee and cake special available during the game. Gallopers is open seven days, on the corner of Lancaster and Nudgee Rds.

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Our newest life members (L to R) Kath Devlin, Fay Tebbutt, Pat Small, Noeleen Wilson, Amelia Piovesan and Evelyn Schultz.

THE last couple of friendly atmosphere for Julia 3352 4541 or Carolyn 3356 8223. months have been quite more information ring busy. In June we celebrated our 30th birthday as a club. We also had 6 new life members. Our bowls club also celebrated their 25th birthday in early July we went to the Caloundra RSL. For Christmas in July, on arrival we were met by our coach coordinator Anita Allen, who made us all feel very welcome.

We had a lovely morning tea, a scrumptious lunch and wonderful entertainment for the That is exactly what I will do day, an enjoyable time was had by all. Our next Ceremonies from bus trip will be to Hatches to Dispatches Boonah on the 12th September we will have morning tea at Mount Qualified & registered with The Attorney French where there is a Generals Department as a Civil Celebrant lookout . We will then have a leisurely drive Contact me to through the countryside make your day a and then into the town for a casual walk, after special occasion, we will lunch at the one that all your Boonah Bowls Club. We friends & family will have been there before remember forever. and they provide wonderful lunches. Cost $45 leaving 8.30 am returning 4.30 pm. We are a small club and 07 5498 5367 - 0409 820 107 welcome new members and visitors with a warm necoles46@bigpond.com

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SENIORS NEWS Senior Superstar powers on to Grand Final Council with the support of The Public Trustee of Queensland, Newstalk 1116 4BC plus venue partner, QPAC. The Senior Superstar Logan series will kick off from the 15th September with two heats and a grand final on 6 October.

All Senior Superstar events are free to attend and any entertainment

thrill-seekers are encouraged to come along.

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UNLIKE other talent contests, Senior Superstar has its own delightful style and comedy where participants of any talent or ability are welcomed on stage and the judging is gentle, encouraging topped with plenty of audience support to bring out the best from

contestants.

The seven contestants going through from Heat 4 are Mark Edwards from Ferny Grove, Herb Shapcott, 85 from Victoria Point together with his newest dance partner, Michelle Burr (56 years), Barbara Tyrell from Stafford Heights, Siu Yin Kwok, 72 from

Mansfield, Marlene Henderson, 71 from Carina, Glynys Anderson, 63 from Daisy Hill and Cedric Roberts from Carindale.

The remaining Senior Superstar event is the Grand Final, Sunday, 26 August (1.30pm), QPAC Concert Hall Twelve acts will be

chosen from the two semi-finals to compete at the Senior Superstar Grand Final. The Grand Final is also free to attend but bookings are essential and tickets available through QTIX from 1 August.

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SENIORS NEWS Springfield Lakes Shufflers

ENTERTAINER Christine Edmands says it’s time for ladies to rediscover their groove ! The lifelong dancer formed and ran the Shoalhaven Shufflers, a dance performance group for effervescent women, in the NSW Shoalhaven area for seven years. She feels as comfortable tapping her toes in front of an audience as she does in her day job as a marriage celebrant. Christine

now calls Springfield Lakes home and wants to get local ladies up and performing. But this troupe is about showcasing the talents of mature gals. “I’m looking for ladies, not teenagers, so if a Mum rings me to enquire on behalf of her daughter, I say - this is your turn.� Everything is a little tongue in cheek, with the focus on stunning costumes, familiar

toe tapping music and lots of comedy. It’s also a great avenue for fun, friendship and fitness.

This is a time of life when women often tend to become invisible within society, something which no member of this group will be. No one needs to be an experienced dancer, it’s all about having that certain joie de vivre and wanting to get up and have a go. Members

aren’t put in front of an audience until Christine feels they are ready, and remember, dance is a performance art. Dancing not only helps boost and maintain physical fitness, memorising the routines is an excellent way to keep your mind ticking over.

As you can see from the photo(s) - we have sets of costumes just waiting for enthusiastic women to join in and fill them. We also have two booking requests ready for us.

The ladies get together on Tuesday mornings to rehearse, and then perform at least once a month, initially at retirement homes, community group meetings and of course Christmas parties.

Routines are in a variety of styles, including musical theatre, cabaret and a little tap. “For example, one of the Shufflers most loved numbers was the Can-Can where we still had handstands, cartwheels, mounts and splits, but described it as having one foot on the floor at all times so that we could still breathe at

the end.� Christine says “you just can’t beat this for bringing pleasure to others - I vividly remember chatting with one lady at a retirement home who told me ‘you girls had my toes tapping’ - when she had been a wheelchair

bound amputee for several years, and to me that’s what it’s all about.�

The troupe will also be needing an announcer, dresser, and sewers are always welcome, so there are other ways to be involved and treasured

without appearing on stage. To contact Christine, either to join the group or enquire about a future booking, please phone 0414 451 438, 07 3470 5213 or emailcedmands@ y7mail.com

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SENIORS NEWS The Grange National Seniors Australia MEMBERS of the Grange NSA have had a busy few months, including a visit to the Burnie Brae Centre at Chermside for a High Tea in the Café Connect, which was an outstanding success.

An enjoyable ‘Christmas in July’ lunch, followed by a monster raffle and a quiz, was held at the Enoggera Bowls Club and was well attended. It was a pleasure to welcome members from Mitchelton/Everton Park branch.

Guest speakers and entertainers have been interesting and varied with a special mention to Barry Bolton, a volunteer for Angel Flight who transport patients and carers from outback areas for treatments.

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Grange NSA members enjoying Christmas in July

THE Women’s Creative Centre at Greenslopes Mall is certainly worth a visit.

The ladies who knit and crochet for the Centre have made beanies, scarves, bed socks slippers, mittens and rugs.

Some of the items are sold but articles like baby clothes and rugs are given to charities helping needy groups.

Even the tea cosies have been “prettied up”.

The weekly knitting and crochet classes have been very popular this year and ladies intending to join will need to book on 3397 7758 or email creativewc@bigpond.com or visit the Greenslopes Mall facebook.

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THE Northern Districts Horticultural Society Inc. hold a meeting on the last Monday night of each month at 7.30p.m. at Wavell Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Guest speaker each night and visitors are very welcome. Info: ph 3359 3210.

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What Russian city was formerly called Leningrad?

The Jutland Peninsula forms a major part of what European nation?

What is the noun corresponding to the adjective “anxious”?

How many British monarchs ruled in the 20th Century?

What hobby does a speleologist follow?

What is the largest member of the kingfisher family of birds?

Who was Australia’s Prime Minister on 22nd June 2010?

Which country has the most volcanoes on Earth?

What is the annual rugby league contest between Queensland and NSW called?

If you were having a palaver, what would you be doing?

Which TV network telecast the London Olympics free to air?

Which historical figure was known as the Hero of the Nile?

Traditionally, how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?

How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

What is usually kept in a kitchen caddy?

In which state or territory is the Barossa Valley?

Which Roman Catholic dignitary wears the Ring of the Fisherman?

Brie, camembert and parmesan are types of what?

In which war was the first sinking of a warship by a submarine?

Proverbially, how many heads are better than one?

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SENIORS NEWS Did you attend the DSHS? DID you go to Domestic Science High School? Madge and Doreen did. Madge Bird , 94 and her daughter Doreen Vance,69 both attended DSHS and both are attending the reunion on 27thOctober this year, 50 years after the school closed. The School was located in George Street, Brisbane.

For information contact Mary 3265 6000 or email maryjacobson@ bigpond .com

Sizzler Salad raises the bar

FOR over 26 years, The Legendary Sizzler Salad Bar has been unrivalled in terms of presenting what a salad can truly be.

With salads more like a complete meal and assembled with an uncompromising attitude to freshness, choice, quality and value, The Legendary Sizzler Salad Bar continues to raise the bar with more than 60 fresh salad bar choices daily.

You can enjoy the range of mixed salads, prepared fresh in the restaurant daily by a dedicated salad bar team.

Choices Include pesto pasta, creamy seafood salad, Indonesian rice and more, plus a range of salads that changes seasonally introducing new flavours while retaining some muchloved favourites.

Feeling inspired? Then make your own, with an abundant range of quality salad ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, olives, crispy cos lettuce, mushrooms, cottage cheese and capsicum.

Top your creation with some crunchy

croutons and a drizzle of balsamic or blue cheese dressing and voila! your salad is complete.

As well as salads, why not indulge in freshly cooked, seasoned potato skins, pumpkin soup, creamy potato bake or spaghetti bolognese - not to forget mouth-watering cheese toast served hot and fresh with every meal!

Saving the best for last – dessert. Enjoy real dairy ice-cream with a range of toppings to create your own designer sundae; pavlova, fresh baked apple crumble, bread and butter pudding and juicy cut fruits like watermelon, rockmelon and pineapple are some traditional favourites, but there’s so much more you should come and see for yourself.

Sizzler staff also take extra special care of their seniors, offering a 20% discount* to those guests over the age of 60. *Available all day Mon-Wed & before 6pm Thurs-Sun. Conditions apply.

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VIEW Zone QA02 “Circle of Friends “ Breakfast

VIEW members from Arana, Aspley, Brendale Evening, Newmarket, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe and Wilston Evening Clubs enjoyed a Breakfast Zone Conference at Bramble Bay Bowls Club.

Guest speakers from Southern Cross Catholic College included Elfia Pattinson and students, Daniel, Chloe, Sarah, Tracy and Stuart who spoke on the 4 Resolutions which VIEW is putting forward to the Government.

Karen O’Halloran, Learning for Life worker told us about The Smith Family which supports over 900 Australian disadvantaged students through access to literacy (including reading, financial and digital skills-building initiatives) delivered by mentoring and tutoring along with financial support

for essential school items.

Learning for Life Student Michael explained to us just how the LforL program had helped him with his confidence and studies.

Michael is at Tertiary level studying Performing Arts and demonstrated his singing prowess with a song, which was enjoyed by all present. Natalie is a student at St. Margaret’s Girls School who has been awarded manyAwards for her philanthropic endeavours. At present Natalie is concentrating on the Birthing Kits Foundation (Australia) and the supply of Birthing kits to Third World Countries.

For more information contact the VIEW Clubs of Australia on 07 3284 7567.

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SENIORS NEWS Latest in mobility vehicles DUE to great demand, the Toyota Tarago (Estima) is now offering a wider range of wheelchair accessibility vehicle modifications to its current fleet.

The Toyota Tarago (Estima) has become a popular choice due to its affordability and durability - this allows you to save large sums of money in repairs and mainte-

nance. Not only is the Toyota Tarago (Estima) inexpensive to run and maintain, but it is also inexpensive to buy. Additionally, the Toyota Tarago Estima is also known for its spaciousness and versatility and makes for the perfect wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Mark Elvery who has been living with MS for

18 years and his family recently purchased a Toyota Tarago (Estima) which offers dual sliding doors and an electric chair lift including a detachable electric wheelchair.

They love the difference it has makes to their family outings.

“The vehicle is truly amazing - it’s made such a difference to our lives,”

Mark said. “Getting the car was a revolutionary moment for me, life has become enjoyable again and everything seems less of an effort.”

His wife Adrienne was just as happy with the vehicle and said a huge benefit was the ease of getting Mark in and out.

“Even our 7 - year- old son Nathan can manoeuvre his Dad in and out of the car now which is a

huge help for me. Before I had to lift Mark into the vehicle myself,” Adrienne said. Barry Lawrence, a modified Toyota Tarago (Esitma) supplier, organised the vehicle for Mark and Adrienne and is happy to assist other people living with MS attain the right vehicle for their needs, Barry has a showroom at Capalaba in Brisbane with a range of vehicles

on show.

If you’d like to discuss your options in purchasing a modified Toyota Tarago (Estima), please contact Barry Lawrence

on 0418 741 741 or email thoas@bigpond.com or go to the web site www.thehouseofautostyling. com.au for more information.

Wynnum householder reduces water bill by 26%

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Susan Gaskon a 65 year old grandmother has invented a simple water saving device in the form of a powder or spray . “I have always been concerned that we use our precious.drinking water to flush away a small amount of urine This small amount (125ml to 300ml) is flushed away with up to 44 times the amount of water. New cisterns use from 12 to 24 times the amount of water. Solution – at night instead of flushing with all this clean water – use Flush Less Toilet Products. .” I started experimenting with normal kitchen ingredients because I wanted the product to be kind to the environment and biodegradable”.After being granted an Innovative Patent and 3 years of development the business of Flush Less Toilet Products ® has been launched.

Designed to be used especially at night – a single teaspoon or powder or 3ml spray is deposited into the toilet pan. Toilet is used by family all night and then flushed normally in the morning. The powder or spray produces a mixture in bowl which is more acceptable both visually and odour wise. The product releases enzymes, colouring and natural aromatic oil into toilet bowl changing colour of pan contents and minimises smell of ammonia from urine. Toilet is flushed next morning. One household at Wynnum

reduced their water bill by 26%.

Brisbane has a population of 2 million – approx.

700000 households. Saving 4 flushes per day or night (12- 44 litres) equates to a saving of between 8 million and 30 million litres of water daily.

Reactions to the tablets have been surprising in some instances.

“Love it – I am little bit incontinent and run all night.”

“Don’t have to wake my husband” Family with 3 children saves up to 70 litres per night.

Instead of paying $2.57 per kl – costs are reduced to 85c per kl by using Flush Less Products.

Residents of flat or units are using the product to reduce the sound of toilets flushing all night. “.I have found the powder to be great, pop it into the toilet bowl every night....no smell. I would certainly recommend the product. Reduces having to buy water as we are on tanks.” An added bonus is that can be used effectively in motor homes – particularly to reduce the smell between tanks being drained. “We have several customers using our tablets in boats to reduce fresh water consumption and reduce odour”.

Saving a WEE drop of water will make a world of difference. Packet of powder $5.75 Spray $7.75 www.flushlesstoiletproducts.com.au

SENIORS NEWS National Seniors Redcliffe Branch ON Friday, 13th July, 38 members of National Seniors, Redcliffe Branch, headed out to Samford Village to enjoy Xmas in July. Time for a leisurely stroll enjoying the ambience of Samford, coffee and gift buying at the craft shop, then to lunch at the Samford Homestead Restaurant. Drinks and canapes in the courtyard and a few jokes by Barry Bolton then inside to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal, hosted by owner & chef Steve who later became Santa and handed out Xmas presents to all the “good boys and girls” A great day was had by all and if you would like to join us on our various social outings, ring Lynette on 3204 1678.

Enjoying a great Xmas in July luncheon

Browns Plains National Seniors Assoc.

IT was great to welcome new folk at our July meeting and have previous visitors becoming National Seniors members of our branch. Our entertainment was very well received with ‘Rock-n-Easy’ who are a very talented couple. The wife played the keyboard and husband on guitar playing music from various eras.

Our August meeting will be the A.G.M. with a guest speaker. We wish all the elected candidates every success with their positions on the new committee.

In August our coach trip will be a visit to the Golden Circle outlet at Capalaba for goods at bargain prices and on to Redlands Sports Club for morning tea, raffles, entertainment and lunch.

The coach trip on 25 September will be to Toowoomba prize gardens.

A warm welcome is extended to people to join our Browns Plains Branch of National Seniors. We have lots of laughter and fun at our meetings, coach trips and BBQ’s. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Green-Bank R.S.L. at 10am for morning tea and the meeting commences at 10.30am.

Maureen, Chris and Margaret enjoying prawns at one of our BBQ’s at Contact Bev for further details on 3809 0697 or 0402 Greenbank R.S.L. sub branch.

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Celebrate Redcliffe in September!

GET yourself along to Redcliffe and enjoy a weekend of great free entertainment. Celebrate Redcliffe Festival will be held on the weekend of 15 and 16 September.

Starting with a meet and greet on Saturday at Scarborough with the Offshore Superboat Championship drivers – there’ll be a chance to see their awesome machines up close, as they practise for the following day’s races.

Sunday will see Redcliffe Parade abuzz both on and off the water, with a wide range of entertainment in a street fiesta

including two jam-packed stages, with exciting visual acts, comedy, music and bands throughout the day.

There will be a variety of markets, kids’ activities and amusements, plus a Seaside Kitchen complete with cooking demonstrations from renowned local chefs. The celebrations along Redcliffe Parade will also feature the re-enactment of Queensland’s first European landing on the foreshore, in its 188th anniversary.

For more details visit Council’s website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Centenary Evening VIEW Club THE next dinner meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club (a friendship club for women) is 10 September, 6:30pm for 7:00pm, at the Mount Ommaney Hotel/Apartments. The cost is $34.

The guest speaker is Churchill Fellow, Senior Sergeant Corey Allen, who will speak on the subject of homelessness.

Bookings must be made before 12 midday on Thursday 6 September, by ringing Di on 32029759 or Helen on 32794416.

New members are always welcomed at this club. The members are very proud of the support they give to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program.

Stafford Garden Club

OUR speaker for August 16th is Don Lister, an expert on Dahlias. He will tell us how and when to divide them, and discuss how to produce beautiful blooms. Visitors are welcome. Our motto is” Friendship through Gardening”.

Stafford Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month to have a cuppa at 9.30; to view the displays and to buy cuttings and plants from the trade table.

The meetings are held at the OES Hall, Cnr Kitchener Rd & Bohland St, Kedron.

Phone Gloria 3355 4703, Jane 3359 3565

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SENIORS NEWS Biggest Men’s Shed in Australia set to expand THE biggest men’s shed cruitment campaign start- boost the number of men where they are also exin Australia, the Shed ing on 1 August to in- participating in a commu- posed to reliable mental Online, is running a re- crease membership and nity shed environment health information – including where to get help. beyondblue Chairman Jeff Kennett AC says the Shed Online website (www.theshedonline.org.au) has recruited over 4,500 members since it was launched in December 2010 and of the 800 Men’s Sheds across Australia, it has the most members.

“We want to recruit another thousand members over the next month. The Shed Online is a fantastic From website that aims to repli$69,900 cate all the positive things that men get from being NEW 1 BEDROOM HOME $69,900 in their own sheds or in a Modern & Very Spacious community shed. The NEW 2 BEDROOM HOMES FROM $92,900 feedback we’re getting is These 2 bedroom homes have built-in wardrobes, fantastic. Men can get online, make new friends open plan living, deck, carspace and more . . . or pick up a project or Located in peaceful 4 Star Holiday Park on the hobby” he says. beautiful Tweed River. Bus at door, 5 mins to beyondblue CEO Ms Kate Tweed Heads and Kingscliff with shopping Carnell AO says: “The Shed Online has proven Centre, Medical Centre & Bowling Club close by. to be more than just Our Parks have a No Pets Policy complementary to the Men’s Shed movement across Australia. It is now a stand- alone resource that attracts the interest of thousands of men. www.tweedrelocatablehomes.com “This membership drive In NSW, the occupancy agreement is a leasehold right only, and not of an unlimited or perpetual nature and may in certain circumstances be terminated is designed to let men

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know that this free resource is available to them, especially men who may not have a Shed in their area. We’re also encouraging our current members to become more active in the discussion forums. “Interestingly, in the forum, depression is the topic discussed most by men, which is in line with all our research suggesting that if men have depression or anxiety, they are most likely to go online for information, rather than to talk to a friend or health profes-

sional.

During the membership drive, Shed Online members will be encouraged to invite a mate and $50 gift cards will be awarded to the first twenty members who can sign-up six mates. ‘Shedders’ will also be encouraged to ‘spin a yarn’ on a variety of topics, with the best wordsmith, poet or songwriter also rewarded with a prize.

“The Shed Online initiative is succeeding in providing men, especially in rural and regional areas,

with a place where they feel comfortable discussing their problems, swapping stories, recipes and information, including mental health concerns,” Ms Carnell says.

She added: “The Shed Online is moderated by health professionals who make an important contribution to the community,” The Shed Online is a project of beyondblue in conjunction with the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA), and the Movember Foundation.

Hospice Doorknock Appeal needs local support HOSPICE launched its second annual Doorknock Appeal on Sunday 5 August and are seeking support from volunteer collectors to doorknock during the appeal which concludes on 17 August.

Ipswich Hospice Care is a not for profit, community owned and operated facility offering palliative care and bereavement services for terminally ill people and their families in the Ipswich and surrounding communities.

Grief and loss are a natural part of

life, however it is an experience that many members of our community deal with poorly and without support and guidance. By supporting the needs of the local and surrounding communities with quality services, Ipswich Hospice Care ensures the development of a healthy and strong community.

Interested volunteers can register for the Doorknock Appeal by logging onto the Ipswich Hospice Care web site at www.ipswichhospice.org.au or phoning 3812 0063.

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Trevor Chandler, Elim Village

A PASTOR and author living at Elim Village in Ipswich was asked to be the guest speaker at the reopening of a New Zealand church that he had ministered at 53 years before.

Trevor Chandler was delighted to attend the recent official opening of the Titahi Bay Baptist Church north of Wellington, after it underwent an extensive refurbishment.

The author of five books leads an active lifestyle at Queensland Baptist Care’s Elim Village in Raceview and doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down just yet.

Born in Dunedin in New Zealand, Mr Chandler moved to Brisbane in the early 1970’s and became the founding chairman of Christian Life Churches International and an acclaimed international speaker and author.

But he has very fond memories of his time at the Titahi Bay Baptist Church, where he initially worked part time as a lay pastor whilst also working as an insurance loss adjustor.

“I started off working there on a voluntary capacity and eventually be-

came the church’s pastor. That was 53 years ago so it was a great honour to be invited back to speak at the official re-opening,” said Mr Chandler.

He was also invited back as a guest of honour when the church celebrated their 50th anniversary, in 2009.

The author’s published works include books on the topics of Forgiveness and Hope and also one called ’Trevor and Sylvia Chandler– our story’, which he wrote when his wife sadly passed away. Mr Chandler has also published a collection of jokes, quotes and anecdotes as he feels that a sense of fun and humour adds joy to his ministry.

Mr Chandler has preached in 19 different countries over the years and still preaches almost every Sunday around the greater Brisbane area.

Staff at Queensland Baptist Care’s Elim Village are passionate about caring for others and residents enjoy living in spacious modern units while also pursuing active lifestyles with a community centre onsite that runs a myriad of activities and social events.

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SENIORS NEWS Upsize your lifestyle at Beachmere Sands Resort PALM Lake Resort Beachmere Sands Retirement Resort

located in a small seaside town with access to Moreton Bay

THE STARK REALITY OF SO CALLED FUNERAL INSURANCE Nowadays you are blessed if you don’t see an advertisement on the television spruiking Funeral Insurance. It is important to know some facts about the potential pitfalls of what is practically just life insurance which by using the word funeral creates shock value and emotional response. Long time funeral director Tim Connolly explains “There are many differences between simple insurance and a genuine funeral plan arranged with an experienced funeral company like Newhaven Funerals.

We have spoken to many people who have had a death in the family and unsuccessfully attempted to access funds to pay the funeral director” says Tim. “We had a situation recently where a person fell for the insurance advertising, made payments for eleven months and then unexpectedly passed away. When the family contacted the insurance company they simply said that the policy hadn’t reached a twelve month ceiling and the person was not covered, so too bad”.

Funeral insurance is based primarily on age and health. So if one was to take out an advertised funeral insurance policy at the age of 50 and passed away at age 90, they would have paid $140 000 in policy payments. Keeping in mind also that premiums increase every year based on your age. An example for someone who takes a policy out at age 60 and died at 90 the total premium payments would equate to $85 000 Further to this is the serious consideration that should be given to future age care requirements knowing that when we may be placed in a nursing home all our funds are transferred to the facility to offset accommodation and care costs. The reality is that in the future you may not have the ability to make the policy payments and the insurance will lapse leaving the future funeral account (which will have increased in line with inflation) to the remaining relatives.

Newhaven Funerals offers a genuine funeral plan arranged with an experienced funeral director in the comfort of your own home. All the details of your funeral, right down to what music and flowers you wish for, are arranged in advance. The full amount of the costs can be paid in three ways. You can write down all your choices and pay nothing and let your children pay the inflated funeral costs at tomorrow’s rate. You can pay a 20% deposit and then pay off the remaining amount over two years, or you can just pay the entire funeral cost for the choices made at today’s price and then rest with the knowledge that the funeral has been paid for and there is no risk of leaving your surviving relatives the trauma of dealing with an insurance company during their most stressful life experience.

Tim Connolly explains “If I were to arrange and pay for a funeral plan and set the price at today’s price with our company, I would be confident that my children will not have to pay for any item covered by the agreed plan at the time of my funeral.

In addition they would not need to make the difficult decisions they are obviously not comfortable talking about with me now.

To put the difference between simple insurance and a genuine funeral plan into perspective, if I was to live to 85 I would be able to afford to buy a caravan with the amount I would spend on insurance premiums”. I don’t know about you but I would much rather go camping than have the constant worry of what awaits my children upon my passing”.

To find about more about funeral pre planning and the differences visit Newhaven Funerals website at www.newhavenfunerals.com.au or call the toll free number 1800 644 524 to talk to one of the friendly staff who will guide you through this most important decision.

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presents residents with a fantastic array of facilities for daily living and leisure pursuits.

Beachmere Sands Resort for active Over-55s offers the best of both worlds, with awardwinning luxury 5-star villas set in beautifully landscaped grounds and big city activities a short drive away.

The resort is 10 minutes from Caboolture, 40 minutes to Brisbane airport and less than 30 minutes to the Sunshine Coast; the enormous Morayfield shopping centre is nearby and so are national parks and bush walking tracks.

The villas are built to 5star standard with oversized master bedrooms and utility areas enhanced by luxury fittings and fixtures; floorplans are at palm lake retirement.com.au.

The innovatively designed villas have two bedrooms or two+study,

opposite the resort, and “The Shack” adjacent that can be booked for private occasions such as family get-togethers.

Palm Lake Resort also owns an aged care facility nearby offering high, low, dementia and respite care.

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two or one-and-a-half bathrooms and single or double garages.

Homes are now selling at affordable prices starting at $279,000, for a limited time.

If you need to sell your existing home Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Sands can offer deposit holders the services of their own licenced real estate agent at a very

low cost.

For details call the sales office on 1800 338 382.

On-site resort facilities include a hair salon, convenience store, coffee lounge, heated pool and spa, day and night bowls, library and technology centre, workshop, covered entertainment area, licenced bar, complemented by security and

resident managers.

All villas are equipped with monitored emergency assistance call systems.

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Free legal help to disarm elder abuse THE Seniors’ Legal and Support Service (SLASS) provides free legal advice and social work support services for seniors experiencing or at risk of financial exploitation or other forms of abuse. Financial exploitation can include the improper use of the older person’s money or property or preventing the older person from accessing their own money. The types of situations commonly experienced by older adults for which SLASS can provide assistance include physical abuse such as pushing, hitting, slapping; or psychological and social abuse such as isolation of the older person, harming pets, verbal abuse or intimidation. SLASS can help where an enduring power of attorney for an older person is being misused.

In a recent case the service assisted with a client (in her eighties) whose niece had the enduring power of attorney and had moved into

her aunt’s house to “care” for her.

Instead, the niece bullied and abused her aunt and forced her to stay in her bedroom all day while the niece took over the house.

SLASS was able to assist the aunt to get the niece out of the house and revoke her power of attorney, and provided counselling and support during the process. There are many situations like this that can remain invisible in the community as frequently the older person is ashamed to admit that something like this could be happening to them – particularly when the abuser is a family member as is often the case. However, SLASS needs the consent of the older person to intervene, and cannot act on anonymous information.

The Seniors’ Legal and Support Service is located at 1 Manning St South Brisbane, and can be contacted on (07) 3214 6333.

EXPERIENCE living in the 1930s at the Nambour Museum on 18 August during Seniors Week.

President Clive Plater said all the family are welcome, young and old, to have a hands-on experience of what life was like during a challenging period in Nambour’s history that began with the Great Depression and ended with the start of the Second World War. “Admire this original 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ utility”, he said. “This vehicle has spent its entire life in the district being purchased new by Sam Chapman in 1930. It will be on display along with other similar vehicles at the museum for the Living in the Thirties open day.

“Come along and see what the town looked like in the 1930s when Currie Street was buzzing and there was plenty of parking.”

Mr Plater said to check out the retro kitchenware and many other household appliances and compare the high fashions of today with those of the 30s.

SENIORS NEWS Nambour in the 1930s

Recliffe Peninsula VIEW Club A NEW venue. Since its inception 12 years ago the club has met at the Dolphins Leagues Club in Redcliffe.

During this time the Dolphins staff have always given friendly support to our Club and ably catered for our needs.

As and from August, meetings will be held at the Moreton Bay Boat Club, Bird of Passage Parade, Scarborough the second Thursday of each month at 10am. Meetings and a guest speaker or entertainment will precede a two course

lunch. Ladies if you are looking for friendship and fun please pay us a visit.

We also have monthly activities or outings. Our Club supports the Smith Family helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds to maximise their potential through education within their “Learning for Life” program.

To join us for a meal or find out more about VIEW and our Club please contact Robyn on 3293 6003.

Centenary Memorial Gardens Nambour Museum President Clive Plater and his cousin Max Lindsay enjoy an outing in Clive’s original 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ utility.

“In fact get into the spirit and come dressed in 1930s fashion to win a prize,” he said.

Patrons on the day may just bump into a 1930s Swaggy who could brew up a cup of billy tea and offer one of Grandma’s

delightful scones with jam and cream.

The Living in the Thirties open day will be held at the museum, 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour, from 9am-4pm on Saturday, 18 August, admission $4 with refreshments pro-

vided. The museum will feature the 1930s display throughout the month of August during the usual opening times of Wednesdays and Saturdays. 1-4pm, admission $3. Phone Barbara on 5441 2083 for information.

Clontarf QCWA Craft Fair Clontarf QCWA will be holding a Make It, Bake It, Grow It, Sew It Craft Fair on 25 August at 8am until 1pm at the QCWA Hall cnr Georgina St and Victoria Ave Clontarf. Entry is free and morning tea will be available for sale. An opportunity to purchase early Fathers Day and Christmas presents. Tables to sell your home based items are $10. The fair is inside the hall so will not be affected by weather. Disabled access and facilities. To book a table or further inquiries please ring Marie on 5497 8757.

Locally owned and operated Serving the families of Ipswich and Brisbane since 2001

Inurnment Gardens We offer a variety of settings for the memorialisation of your loved ones ashes in a park like setting of peace and tranquillity Sites along the avenue provide sweeping views of the hills that make our grounds unique. Also available are sites in the secret garden, the garden of serenity, lake side beds and rockery as well as the monumental section.

Single sites can be pre-purchased (from $1280) to avoid future price increases. Family estates are also available.

We provide Cremation services for all the respected funeral directors in Ipswich

Centenary is a fresh flowers only cemetery Centenary Memorial Gardens Cnr Wacol Station & Wolston Roads, Sumner www.centenarymemorialgardens.com.au

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SENIORS NEWS Carina Senior Citizens Club

IF you would like to make new friends, have lots of laughs and fun, then visit us at 1 Edmond Street, Carina on Monday to Saturday mornings.

Our activities cover Mondays with groups that offer Cards, Concert or Painting. Every 4th or 5th Monday is a bus trip to somewhere of interest; always a pleasant way to spend a day and make new friends. Tuesday offers Indoor Bowls, Bridge. Wednesday is Creative Stitching. Thursday offers Dats, Indoor Bowls, Creative Stitching. Friday is Craft,

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

Patchwork, Tai Chi, Gentle Exercise.

Saturday is Cards. Once per month on a Friday we are entertained by our own Talent Group followed by a BBQ or a light lunch at a cost of $5. Bookings essential. Activities cost from $3-$4 per session. Bus trips and special functions are costed individually. Do come in and meet us all. We are just over from the Carina Library. We can be contacted on 3395 4636 each morning, except Wednesday or visit www.yoursuburb.com.au.

Are you concerned?

SENIORS LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICE SLASS and Caxton Legal Centre can assist where the exploitation or abuse of an older person is taking place.

We provide free legal and social work support for seniors experiencing mistreatment, financial exploitation or elder abuse.

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THE graves of early district pioneers, Nicholson and McDowall to name but two, make the little church on the hill as we affectionately refer to St Matthew’s Grovely, a local historian’s delight; that and the view across the north western suburbs with Sparkes Hill immediately in front and the city as a distant back drop. The little church was a stop on the route of our historic bus trip that we ran for the first time since 2009 as the major attraction of our recent open day held in Enoggera Memorial Hall.

The fine old homes in the Davidson Grant area

between Thurlow and Davidson Streets Newmarket was another highlight, though by far the best way to view that particular attraction is to walk round it The Davidson Grant precinct also contains land once owned by one Jacob Walters, the proprietor of the Enoggera Hotel that more than a century and a half ago stood close to where the Newmarket Hotel that replaced it now stands. I mention this mainly because having been asked by one of his great nieces to research Jacob it turned out to be a case where she could tell us as much if not more than we

could tell her. This is not altogether surprising as most of the information we hold has been passed to us by you the people of Enoggera and Districts.

The Enoggera Memorial Hall is situated on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets (Refidex 139A10). Use the Trundle Street entrance to gain access to our research library. We open every Thursday between 9 and 1pm and on the first Saturday of each month between 1-4pm. If driving, approach via Pratt Street or Glenalva Terrace; buses on routes 598, 599, 350, 361 and 390 stop nearby or if coming by train, alight at Enoggera

Station on the Ferny Grove line and walk for two or three minutes towards the Samford/ Wardell intersection.

Wheelchair access is available. We welcome visitors and new members and are happy to provide a guest speaker to address community groups. Copies of our four publications Enoggera Heritage Walk, From Kedron Brook to Taylor Range Mitchy Picture Show and Heritage Trail davidson’s paddock (sic) are available on site. For more information phone Dave 3366 3191, email edhs.secretary@gmail.com or snail mail Box 200 Alderley 4051.

Kenmore Evening VIEW Club WE would love you to join us on 22nd August at the Indooroopilly Golf Club, Meiers Rd, Indooroopilly.

Our monthly dinner meetings feature a two course dinner and a guest speaker. Our 22nd August Meeting will feature Cindy Gibbons, Travel Manager for National Seniors. The meeting starts at 6.30pm7.00pm. We welcome new members and visitors to join us, as each new member enriches our Club.

Our members enjoy the opportunity to take part in club group activities, such as Book Clubs, Movie night, Walking Group, Mahjong, Bi-Monthly lunches, Gallery visits and Theatre outings. Our aim is to provide support and friendship for women, and 20,000 women have joined VIEW Nationwide. VIEW actively

raises awareness of and participates in the work of The Smith Family.

Through The Smith Family Learning for Life Program, our fundraising events have now afforded sponsorship of seven children through their school years. Our efforts in support of disadvantaged children in local communities are making a real difference.

Each year members have the option to attend National Convention. This year the Convention takes place in September in Coffs Harbour.

To make a booking to attend our August or subsequent meetings, please contact either Nan on 3878 7448, or Judy on 3878 2921.

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U3A Brisbane has had a really big year – Not only did this dynamic organisation purchase its very own CBD premises in April but has just conducted its most successful Winter School ever.

Winter School has been part of U3A Brisbane’s program for many years and is held for a week during the term break in July. The concept is to present subjects and speakers that are unable to be accommodated during the normal terms during the year and are designed to add diversity and interest for both members and prospective members alike.

With nearly 1000 people attending over the week, just about every session was filled to capacity with the most popular being The Economic Impact of a rapidly ageing population presented by Mr Everald Compton, Chairman of the Advisory Panel on Ageing to the Federal Government and a compelling pre-

sentation on Alzheimers by Dr Dusan Matusica. In addition to these, subjects as diverse as History of the 7th Century, India-the Emerging Giant and Obesity were also on the program plus many, many more interesting topics so, as you can see, there was something for just about everyone.

One of the benefits of Winter School is that you do not have to be a member to attend. Many of our members bring guests and it allows them an insight into how U3A Brisbane operates and what it has to offer. The question is asked of our visitors, “Why not become a member”.

If you would like to become a member of this rapidly growing, dynamic organisation, it’s easy, - just go to our comprehensive website and see what is available. You will be surprised what is on offer. Our website is: www.u3abrisbane.org.au or phone: 3236 3055

Historic August anniversaries th

19 (1907) – The Rabbit-proof fence is completed.

22nd (1872) – The 3200 km Australian Overland Telegraph Line is completed.

27th (1908) – Sir Don Bradman, Australian cricketer is born.

28th (1933) – Brisbane newspaper, The Courier-Mail, first appears.

29th (1882) – Australian cricketers win The Ashes for the first time.

31st (1945) – The Liberal Party of Australia is founded by Robert Menzies.

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The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA DID you ever see so much rain in July? I have just planted out petunias, pansies and other things –want to make a special show for Spring.

July is also our AGM—the chairs on the Titanic didn’t change. Members! You are either satisfied with your Executive Committee or you all slept through the AGM and forgot to nominate some new faces onto the top table!!!! Eric Evers is President for another year. He thanked his Committees for their support and looked forward to another productive year.

The Members who are off to Yamba on August 12th are reminded to meet at Stop 37 Settlement Road The Gap before 8.45am, the second pick up point is Dorrington Park at 9.00am. Have wonderful time and bring back some good pictures! Any queries? Ring Doris on 0438703397. Another date you need to mark

down—Friday 7th September, an Unders and Overs tour of the City’s developing network for improving transport and traffic flows. It is quite awesome when you become aware of this vast project. See where they are spending your rates and charges imposts!!!!

Tuesday 16th October has been confirmed as the definite date for the Fashion Parade. There will be a light brunch served and we exhort Members to bring along a friend or two. This is a very earnest request, so please do your very best to oblige. The event will be staged on our usual Meeting Day, so the formality of the Meeting will be very brief. Porto-finos will present the fashions—as it is leading into summer, Melbourne Cup functions and Christmas, this will be an excellent opportunity to replenish and brighten your wardrobe. More information next month.

War widows gather for 65th Anniversary ON August 13th 2012 the War Widows’ Guild of Queensland will hold a 65th anniversary of its formation with a major luncheon event at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club.

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It is anticipated more than 300 members and dignitaries will attend this milestone occasion.

The luncheon will be preceded by Commemorative Service conducted by Defence Service personnel commencing at 10.30am in the forecourt of the KedronWavell Services Club.

For further information please contact the Guild’s Office on 07 3221 1391.

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THE Albany Creek branch of National Seniors has a bush poet as our entertainment at our August meeting 10th August, 2012. (Long) John Best, laid back and laconic. (Long) John Best is a late comer to Bush Poetry, performing other’s works early. Took up writing his own material and has won many awards Overall champion, Bundaberg, (Three Times) Millmerran, North Pine.(twice) In 2003, John won the Waltzing Matilda Competition at Winton. This prize included a trip, courtesy of Qantas, to the United States to represent Australia in the Cowboy competition in Elco Nevada.

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Wildlife service needs volunteer rescue

REDLANDS 24 hr Wildlife Rescue is calling for volunteers to help run this important local service.

The service provides rescue to our sick, injured and orphaned wildlife as well as comfort and advice to distressed people who find unwell native animals.

Volunteers are desperately needed for the two programs running under this service. The Redland Wildlife Care Network provides wildlife advice, links to wildlife carers and operates from 8am to 5pm each day, and the Redlands Afterhours Wildlife Ambulance operates from 5pm to 8am and rescues animals overnight.

Volunteering some hours one week in every 5-6 weeks could make a huge difference to the welfare of local native wildlife.

Volunteers ensure injured animals receive the best chance to make it back to their homes in the Redlands bush and urban areas - and the only prerequisites to helping are living in the Redlands and caring about native wildlife.

A great success story for the Redlands 24 hr Wildlife Rescue Service is the recent saving of three koala lives in a single rescue.

Redlands Afterhours Wildlife Ambulance volunteers, Steph Ridley and David Dumsday received a call to rescue a koala with cystitis and conjunctivitis.

August 11-12 opening of Gardening Australia pre- After catching the sick Koala, Steph and David senter Jerry Coleby-Williams’ garden realised she also had milk in her pouch, which meant her baby was close by.

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The baby was found at the top of a nearby tree, Not sure how to go about the whole sustainability rescued with the help of some tree climbers, and thing in your own backyard? Then come and get a reunited with its mum at Australia Zoo Wildlife first hand look and feel of Gardening Australia Hospital. presenter Jerry Coleby-Williams’ amazing sustainIn a surprise twist, an ultrasound also revealed the able house and garden at 56 Daisy Street, Wynnum. mother koala was pregnant with her next joey.

Opening Times are 11-12 August 2012, 10am – After treatment, mum, baby and new baby were 4.30pm. Cost $8 (under 18s free). released back into their original home range, Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the home of a healthy and well. gardening guru and see just how much can be By joining the Redlands 24hr Wildlife Rescue you achieved on an ordinary suburban block – and find will learn more about wildlife care, save the lives of out how you can do it too! many iconic native animals and make many new “We grow food, we harvest rainwater and solar friendships. energy and we treat and reuse our wastewater - all If you’d like to join this fantastic local wildlife things that can be done with ease by any homeservice, please call IndigiScapes on 38248611 or owner in Australia’s suburbs,” says Jerry. email lisa.bailey@redland.qld.gov.au Everything in the garden is grown organically, providing food year round, and all with minimal watering. The 300 square metre food garden includes eight beds used for crop rotation, plus a herb bed. Perimeter borders grow fruit trees, pineapples, bananas, spices and bamboo.

In the ornamental garden, plants are watered six times to establish, then left to fend for themselves.

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SENIORS NEWS Mitchelton Meals on Wheels ON 15 September, 2012 Mitchelton Meals on Wheels will be celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to the community.

From humble beginnings of a handful of volunteers delivering meals to 10 clients out of premises in Wakefield St, Alderley, the organization has grown into one whose achievements have been recognized in the Quest Business Achievers Awards over many years advancing from Bronze to Silver to Gold Level which has been won so often Mitchelton Meals on Wheels was entered into the Gold Hall of Fame in 2010 and is thus ineligible to participate in this annual event. Operating from premises within the Mitchelton Senior Citizens’ Hall at 30 Tel-El-Kebir St at Mitchelton, today approximately 200

clients receive meals delivered by a pool of around 100 enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who ensure the efficient daily functioning of this essential community service. Six volunteers also work in the kitchen each morning assisting the full time kitchen manager. Each day over 125 meals are delivered across 9 delivery runs that cover an area stretching from Alderley to Bunya.

All past Volunteers and paid staff of Mitchelton Meals on Wheels are cordially invited to join us at a special luncheon to celebrate this milestone on Saturday, 15 September at 12:00pm in the Senior Citizens’ Hall, 30 Tel- ElKebir St, Mitchelton. For catering purposes please RSVP by 17 August by phoning Jan on 0413 237 583.

Caboolture Senior Citizens Centre INDOOR Bowls is still a popular activity on Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1pm and on Friday mornings from 9am with cards and a cuppa.

Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 9.30am and offer a good chance to keep up with Club activities.

At the general meeting on August 9 we will have a humorous ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ with Poet, Donna Davis, as well as the usual meeting activities.

Time 9.30am.

Seniors Week activities will include a free outing to Wivenhoe Dam with

morning tea along the way and BBQ lunch at the dam. This will be on Monday, 20 August and the coach will leave the Centre at 8.30am and members are asked to ensure their names are down as soon as possible.

On Thursday 23 August there will be a social in our hall with morning tea at 9.30am, entertainment by ‘Top Shelf’, followed by a catered hot lunch. To attend members are asked to register their names from now on, after the payment of a small amount toward the cost of the morning. Phone 5495 3276 for further information.

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DO you sit at home on Tuesday mornings wondering what the day may bring? Why not come along to Annerley/ Moorooka Senior Citizens and enjoy concerts and bus trips. You would be warmly welcomed by the members who come along each week.

In July our bus trip was to Beenleigh where we enjoyed an exchange visit with the Beenleigh Senior

Citizens Club. Bus trips are organised for the second Tuesday of each month and concert days are held from 9.30am to 12.30pm on the other Tuesdays. Our hall is situated Cnr Fleurs and Clifton Streets at Annerley.

Bus trip for August 14th

is to Ormiston House and for September 11th we will be visiting Caboolture Senior Citizens. Should you require any information about Club activities and bus trips, please phone our President, Colin Butler, on 3848 6371.

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Genealogical Society of Queensland Inc.

THE Annual Seminar hosted by the Genealogical Society of Queensland Inc. is to take place on Saturday 25 August 2012, at the Queen Alexandra Community Centre, 347 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, from 9:00am -3:30pm. Titled “Across the seas they came”.

The seminar will discuss 19th and early 20th Century immigrants and their contribution to the nation. PreTHE National Malaya & booking essential and full details can be found on Borneo Vets Ass Aust the GSQ Inc. website.

Queensland & Brisbane www.gsq.org.au Branch will be holding its second annual Wreath Laying Service on the 31st August at the Enoggera Army Barracks, starting at 1100. We will start the day with a short march (downhill) then a church service followed by lunch prepared by Dads Army.This service is to honour our fallen. If there are any Vets who served in Malaya / Malaysia or Borneo & are not members please feel free to contact Laraine or Allen on 3396 6705.

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SENIORS NEWS Woodturning Exhibition at Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

WOODTURNING on the lathe has been practised for thousands of years.

Early lathes were powered by hand (bow or stick lathes), foot (treadle lathe) water or steam. Modern electricpowered lathes have allowed the craft of woodturning to develop and to flourish, and woodturning is now more popular than ever.

This ancient tradition is alive in the Brisbane community, under the stewardship of the Woodturners Society of Queensland Inc. WSQ was formed in 1979 to provide a forum for woodturners in Brisbane to meet, to discuss various aspects of woodturning, and to promote the craft to the general community.

WSQ now boasts approximately 250 mem-

bers, and is based at “WSQ Hall” in Greenslopes. Membership is open to men and women of all ages, but most of the current members are senior men. Several workshops are held during the week, including at least one evening, where members can use the Society’s 10 lathes, other equipment and Library. Forum meetings allow members to discuss various aspects of woodturning or to hear guest speakers. Social interaction is an important part of these workshops and meetings.

The Society also holds special workshops to assist rehabilitation of veterans and to provide occupational therapy of patients with dementia. A toy-making group donates over 500 wooden toys each year for distri-

ety is a member of the Australian Men’s Shed Association. However, WSQ differs from most Men’s Sheds in having a much longer history, a more focussed range of activities, and welcoming women members.

WSQ holds two exhibitions each year at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic

bution to needy children at Christmas.

The Society has recently been awarded a grant from Brisbane City Council’s Access and Inclusion Partnership Program to buy a sit-down lathe. The sit-down lathe will allow members who are unable to use a standard lathe because of medical con-

Members enjoying Christmas in July dinner

MEMBERS and quests of the Aspley Probus Club celebrated Christmas in July at the Quuensland Cruising Yacht Club at Shorncliffe. A happy group enjoy a traditional, hot Christmas dinner on a cold winter’s day. If you are interested in Probus we welcome you as a visitor to our friendly club – please contact our Secretary. We invite visitors to join us on a couple of occasions to share our activities and to see what we are about before deciding whether to join. Telephone 07 3263 2908. Club Meeting Venue, Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Road Carseldine.

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CELEBRITY gardener Jamie Durie has joined the campaign to grow hope for a brighter, cancer free

bition and Sales will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Further information about the Society and its Annual Exhibitions is available on the website (www.woodturnerssocietyof qld.com), by e-mail (wsq@bigpond.com) or by phone (3397 8156).

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future this Daffodil Day. “Everyone knows somebody affected by cancer.

It’s affected my family too - my aunt, my grandfather, my great grandfather,” he said.

“Daffodil Day is a day where we all come together to support Cancer Council in the fight against cancer. Cancer could one day affect someone you love. Support Daffodil Day and help make a difference,” he said.

Funds raised will go to help beat cancer. Just $5 can help support a newly diagnosed patient while $500 can help fund ground-breaking re-

Gardens Auditorium, in August and November. A large range of woodturned craft items is available for sale, including bowls, platters, plates, boxes, vases and kitchen articles. The modest entrance fee ($5, $4 seniors concession, children under 14 free) includes tea or coffee. The next Exhi-

search into better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

In 2012, Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day hopes to raise $1.9 million in Queensland and sell 780,000 fresh daffodils to continue to help fund cancer research, prevention programs and support services.

Your support will give hope for better treatments, hope for more survivors, and hope for a cancer free future.

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Register to volunteer, order a merchandise box or donate by visiting www.daffodilday.com.auor calling 1300 65 65 85.

ditions or injuries that restrict them to a wheelchair or prevent them from standing for prolonged periods. The sit-down lathe will also be accessible to other members of the community who are unable to use a standard lathe but who are interested in learning or continuing to practice the craft of woodturning.

WSQ President Rob McKee commented that, “The Society is grateful to the Council for this grant, which will improve access and inclusion not only for WSQ members but also for the wider community.”

WSQ’s objectives and activities overlap with those of the Men’s Shed movement, and the Soci-

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SENIORS NEWS Second ‘Better Practice’ Award for Anam Cara

WESLEY Mission Brisbane aged care community Anam Cara has received a second ‘Better Practice’Award for a suite of new initiatives aiming to empower and retain staff members. The award comes from the Aged Care

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The initiatives are part of Anam Cara’s pledge to live by the Eden Alternative TM. This philosophy ensures Anam Cara’s elders age with dignity as well as honouring and

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“This award is another demonstration of the good work that we all do in making Anam Cara a place of choice for people to live and work,” says

Shawn Ringelstein, Anam Cara Nursing Director and Manager.

The scope of topics for training at Anam Cara is wide; as well as the traditional training topics like clinical practice and safety, great emphasis

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Anam Cara Quality Coordinator Liz Hilton says that the home has taken steps to involve residents and care staff in all decision-making processes.

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addressing living environment or environment management, the ultimate goal is improved resident care.”

The annual Better Practice Awards recognise quality improvement in aged care and serve as exemplars to encourage improvement and innovation across the industry.

Last year, Anam Cara received a Better Practice Award for their “Inside Out Challenge” initiative, which encouraged residents to care for others in the community. Enabling and acknowledging this care-giving generates feelings for the residents of being valued, involved and empowered.

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“All community members are involved in improving the quality of life for residents. This personal contribution made by individuals is celebrated,” says Liz. The Accreditation Agency’s Chair, Dr Andrew Refshauge, congratulated the Better Practice Award recipients.

“The people behind these Award-winning programs are the aged care industry leaders who are driving quality, driving improvement. Their efforts are deserving of recognition,” Dr Refshauge said.

“Whether the program is about staff development,

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THE Royal Australian Air Force Association Tewantin Noosa Branch invites to membership, those ex-members and families of the RAAF, those and their families who have served in other Air Forces, and those who are still serving in Air Forces. Widows and widowers of ex - servicemen or women, are eligible for full membership. Cost of membership is $25.00. The following is the history of the commencement of the RAAF Association.

The RAAF Association was formed to: Foster the spirit of friendship developed during service; To foster the development of aviation, both civil and military, and To promote the welfare of the members of the Association and to organise reunions.

The event officially accepted by the RAAF Association as marking its commencement was a gathering in Melbourne early in 1920.Ross and Keith Smith and crew had just completed the first England-Australia flight and a Mr Hal Leckie, a former member of the Australian Flying Corps thought that something should be done to enable fellow airmen to welcome the Smiths and to establish an organisation to keep ex-AFC people together.

During the years between World War I and World War II the AFC Assoc. worked in keeping former members of the AFC in touch by means of reunions and raising funds to look after those of their members who became in need of assistance.

On the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force on 31st March 1921 Colonel Richard Williams who had been one of the first four Australians to fly military aircraft and who had commanded No 1 Squadron AFC during World War 1 became the first Chief of Air Staff eventually rising to the rank of Air Marshal.

After the commencement of World War II with the much larger flying forces than World War I, the AFC Associations opened their doors to the thousands of young Australians in the RAAF and the name was changed to Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association.

To join please contact: Margaret Favell, Secretary, (5449 9642), Nev Duus, Vice-President (54497318).

RAAF Association Tewantin Noosa’s next meeting is on Sunday 9th September 2012 at RSL Club Tewantin commencing 1000hrs

Voluntary euthanasia debate

ON 17 September, the Queensland Council for Civic Liberties will be holding, at the Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, a discussion on the topic of voluntary euthanasia with one speaker supporting the concept and another opposing it. Commencing 6.30pm for 7.00pm to approximately 9pm. Cost: $15 at the door, $10 in paid by 10 September. Ticket price includes canapes and there will be a cash bar.

Phone Michael on 0432 847 154 or visit: www.qccl.org.au for further information.

SENIORS NEWS Pacific Palms Indoor Bowls Burpengary

(Left to right) Singles Angela Haward, Doubles Lawrie Finch/Irene Murray and Most improved player Mavis Daniel.

ONCE again the Pacific Palms indoor bowls players gathered to contest the singles and doubles championships for 2012.

The heats were very

closely fought,with success coming down to single figures.However,there can be only one winner,with the singles being won by Angela

Hayward over Lawrie Finch.

The doubles teams were Lawrie Finch with Irene Murray against Kevin and Sandra Hobson,with Lawrie and Irene being

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ON Thursday, 6th September, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club Inc. meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall. The guest speakers are Margaret

and Les Lobley and they will talk about Orchids and their culture. (Incidentally, Margaret is the President of the North Star Orchid Circle Inc.) Queensland’s floral emblem is an orchid – the Cooktown Orchid or Dendrobium biggibum, and it has been featured on one of Australia’s postage stamps.

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orchids are difficult to grow. On the contrary, they are very adaptable and the home gardener can grow them quite easily if they are given suitable conditions. Orchids like fresh air but not draughts and having a shade house for them is an advantage. Visitors and new members are welcome to attend this meeting to learn all about orchids and how to grow them. To find an orchid bloom on one of your plants brings great joy.The hall is situated at the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. It is close to public transport and accessible by wheel-chair.

The meeting commences at 9.45 a.m. with morning tea and the club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month. For more information please phone Pat, the club’s president, on 3356 1256.

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successful.Irene has been “bridesmaid”for two years,so it’s a thrill that hers and Lawries names go on the championship board this year.

The singles was a very close game,with an extra end needed to be played to decide the winner.Congratulations to all the winners.The most improved player trophy was awarded to Mavis Daniel.

The championships were organised by Brian & Marlene Foley,who have now completed their “tour of duty” running the indoor bowls after about 2 years and their efforts were greatly appreciated.Of course,they will still be playing,with a new convenor being put in place,with the assistance of other players.On behalf of Pacific Palms indoor bowls I would like to thank them for their efforts over their time.

We look forward to another year of fun and friendly competition.

For more information phone 0404 012 739.

WOULD you like to make new friends? Listen to interesting speakers?August Meeting - Kellie Higgins-Devine from ABC Radio, September Meeting - Patrick Pickett[Conductor] Queensland Symphony Orchestra.Go on a variety of interesting outings? The Club meets at Hornets AFL Club, Graham Road, Carseldine on the second Friday of each month at 9.30am. The next meeting is Friday, 10 August.If you would like further information please contact the President, Dorothy Perkins on 3325 4246 or Daphne on 3359 1990 or come to the next meeting.

Northern Districts Horticultural Society Inc. THE Northern Districts Horticultural Society Inc. hold a meeting on the last Monday night of each month at 7.30p.m. at Wavell Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Guest speaker each night and visitors are very welcome.

Info: ph 3359 3210.

Brisbane (07) 3025 9000

Maroochydore (07) 5451 0110

Cairns (07) 4042 4600

Ipswich (07) 3282 8633

Logan (07) 3387 7111

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SENIORS NEWS National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc. ON 18 August 1966, on a rubber plantation near the South Vietnamese village of Long Tan, D Company 6th Royal Australian Regi-

ment engaged the North Vietnamese 275 th Regiment. In the ensuing battle in which the numerically superior enemy force was

successfully repulsed, eighteen Australian soldiers died of which eleven were conscripted national servicemen. In all, 210

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nashos were killed in the war. The 46th anniversary of this action will be commemorated on Saturday 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day. At Sid Loder Park in Gaythorne, a ceremony will commence at 2pm. Another event on the nasho calendar will be the National Reunion between 17th and 23rd September commemorating the 25th anniversary of NSAA. For full details of the Gold Coast event email

hank@gcmanors. com or phone 3324 1277. National Servicemen’s Association of Australia exists for the benefit of former Australian nashos who served in the two schemes operating between1951-72 and the wives/widows thereof. To join the Association or to familiarise with the benefits of doing so, email www.nashoqld. org.au or phone 3324 1277.

Associate membership is offered to those con-

scripted in countries other than Australia. Brisbane North West Branch of the Association meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15am; next meeting will be on August 20 with subsequent gatherings on Sept 16, Oct 21 and Nov 18. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Balance is sought between business discussion, presentations from guest

speakers and social interaction and each meeting concludes with a cuppa and a chat. After the meeting you can enjoy lunch in the convivial surroundings of the RSL. NSAA members are encouraged to take part in fundraising and social activities and receive regular newsletters. For further information or for local community groups to arrange a guest speaker to address them, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

Newmarket VIEW Club THE next monthly meeting of the Newmarket VIEW Club will be at the Gaythorne R.S.L. on Tuesday, August 28th, 10.30 for 11.00 a.m. Our guest speaker on the day will be author Lenore McDonald who says that her books are ‘full of laughter and common sense’.

Cost of two course lunch is $25.00 with tea and coffee included.

With 20,000 women throughout Australia are VIEW Club members. We are part of the Smith Family and as such are seriously committed to providing educational opportunities for children in need through the Learning for Life program. Along the way we enjoy

social outings, make many new friends and appreciate a forum to discuss and exchange ideas with other women.

Newmarket VIEW is a small, friendly club and we need new members! You are very welcome to come along to our meeting as a visitor. You will be met at the door and introduced to other members. You will have a very enjoyable morning and we’d love to meet you.

Bookings are essential for catering purposes so please contact Carol 3289 5030, Val 3857 1962 or Doreen 3355 5380 prior to Friday, August 24th for further information.

Legacy Week - “Keep the promise campaign” LEGACY Week has been Australia’s iconic fundraising campaign since 1942. It is also known for its Badge Day and the iconic badges offered as a token of appreciation for the donation made by the public. Legacy Week is the annual national appeal to raise awareness and funds for the families of our deceased Veterans. It is held in towns and cities big and small across Australia and supported by young and old. The funds raised from Legacy Week help Legacy continue to assist over 100,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide, with essential services such as counselling, special housing, medical, advocacy and social support.

Public support will also help Legacy nurture children’s education by contributing towards their school fees, books, uniforms, and recreational activities to aid their self development and confidence.

There are thousands of Australian Defence Force personnel currently deployed overseas. Legacy stands ready to assist their families should the worst happen.

Help keep the promise by becoming a donor. All funds raised will help continue their essential role in the community. Look out for badge sellers in your local area before and during Legacy Week (Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 September).

Wilston Evening VIEW Club OUR club celebrated its 19th Birthday at our July meeting and in keeping with Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee year we celebrated with “pomp and circumstance”, lots of bunting and a birthday cake in the form of the Union Jack.

We continue to meet on

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mencing at 6.30pm for 7pm. The monthly meeting consists of a warm welcome to members and guests, a 2 course meal with tea and coffee, fol-

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Learn how dental health can affect your overall health at the Mount Gravatt Dental Open Day

WHERE were you on the last meet and greet Mount Gravatt Dental and Medical Centre had?

Fortunately for you, due to popular demand, we are having another one on 18 August 2012 at 11pm!

Come and find out what Mount Gravatt Dental can do for you and your overall health. If you are one of the first 50 people to register interest you will receive a free hygiene pack and a free consultation with our Principal Dentist, Dr Alberto Bonilla to discuss what we can do to better your overall health.

The last open day was such a great success and the response was very high. Therefore, we have extended this opportunity to do the whole thing again, so if you missed us last time, why not come and meet the whole team and get some dental knowledge?

Medical Problems and your teeth may seem insignificant, but something as simple as taking lots of medications can cause dryness of your mouth which can in turn make much more prone for Dental Decay. The key is not to stop your medications, but for us to work in unison with your Doctors to find a middle ground.

What about heart problems? Or Osteoporosis?

Or Rheumatoid Arthritis?

All these and many more medical conditions have one thing in common: They either alter the deliverance of Dental Treatment, make it hard to maintain the prognosis of Dental Treatment, or make it impossible to achieve simple dental treatments like extraction of teeth.

Did you know that in many cases Surgeons will turn patients away until the oral state is stabilised

as the mouth is considered a gateway for infection and indeed a potential cause of future infection and morbidity.

Let Mount Gravatt Dental and Medical Centre look after you and your dental health.

Did you know you could be eligible to receive free* dental care under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Scheme?

Did you know Mount Gravatt Dental is the only 100% bulk billing dental practice in all of Brisbane?

Mount Gravatt Dental 100% bulk bills all DVA and Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Scheme (EPC) patients.

The Centre also sees patients from all Health Funds and generally most treatments are done without any Gap/out of pocket fees.

To be eligible for the Enhanced Primary Care Scheme, you need to

Jindalee Probus Club THE August monthly meeting of the Probus Club of Jindalee will be on Tuesday 14th. following morning tea at 10.05 am.

The guest speaker will be Caroline Hamilton and her topic will be the history of Centenary Suburbs. The outing for August will be a tour of the Tennis Centre at Tennyson followed by lunch

at the Yeronga RSL Club. Probus is an friendship club for retired and semi-retired men and women. As well as monthly meetings and outings, members can take part in various activities and interest groups including coffee mornings and visits to movies and the theatre. For more information ring Neville on 3376 1824.

have a chronic medical condition which requires ongoing care and review from your General Practitioner and/or Nurse. A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer.

Mount Gravatt Dental and Medical Centre is conveniently located in Mount Gravatt.

The Centre is fitted with State of the art facilities that cater for wheelchair and lift access from the undercover car park.

Working in unison with Mt Gravatt Medical, our Dental Team aims at promoting your overall health, not just your teeth. Dr Alberto Bonilla (Dental Surgeon) is a long-time friend and health affiliate of Dr Malcolm Gomez (Medical General Practitioner).

Both are highly experienced and have been caring for patients for many

years. Our experience, gentle mannerism and caring nature will make you feel safe in our hands.

Saturday and evening appointments are also available for your convenience.

Contact the friendly Mount Gravatt Dental team on 1300 287 328 to enquire. Need more information?

Contact the friendly Mount Gravatt Dental team on 1300 287 328 to enquire about your eligibility for the Enhanced Primary Care Scheme.

Mount Gravatt Dnetal will be hosting a meet and greet morning tea, 18 August 2012 from 11am to 1pm.

Our Principal Dentist, Dr Alberto Bonilla can give you a free consultation to guide you on what steps to take to achieve good oral health.

Come and join us for some

Slacks Creek Senior Citizens NEW members welcome!

The Slacks Creek Senior Citizens are seeking new members. The club meets every Tuesday at 19 Nerida Street, Rochedale. We have Concerts and Indoor Bowls fortnightly and bus trips every 6 weeks. Phone Penny on 3341 9812 for more information.

tasty treats, laughs and good information.

Contact the friendly Mount Gravatt Dental

team on 1300 287 328 to register for the event.

(Unit 2, 5 Selborne Street, Mount Gravatt 4122).

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Centenary Evening VIEW Club IT will be Christmas in July for the members of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club when they meet on Monday 9 July at 7:00pm at the Mount Ommaney Hotel Apartments. President Helen has promised that there will be a very festive tone to the evening. Members are asked to bring a gift to give to children through the Smith Family Christmas Appeal. The guest speaker for the evening is Vicki Tate who is keenly interested in many areas of postural alignment, health and well-being. She is owner and principal practitioner at

Body and Spine Align, Norman Park, where she has a private practice. She incorporates her training as a registered nurse, early childhood teacher and ortho-bionomy practitioner to design highly targeted and effective treatment plans for muscular skeletal and postural issues. She is the author of 10 Ways to Relieve Pain in Less Than 60 Minutes.For more information, contact Helen on 3279 4416. Visitors are very welcome and are advised to ring Helen before 12 noon on Thursday 5 July. The cost of the dinner is $34.

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THERE’S a lot of love for Logan seniors this August, with Council once again encouraging the senior community to celebrate life during Queensland’s annual Seniors Week.

This year’s Logan Loves Seniors Expo, to be held on Monday August 20, is a one-stop event for the older Logan community.

Logan Mayor Pam Parker said the expo demonstrated Council’s commitment to seniors by encouraging the senior community to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

“Here in Logan, we actively support our seniors to improve their quality of life and this expo is an opportunity to discover new interests and activities as well as new ways to reduce isolation within their community,” she said.

“With activities centred around the philosophy of remaining active in all aspects of life - active body, active mind and active social life - the expo provides an opportunity for seniors to find out

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their life easier.”

Governance, Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair, Councillor Luke Smith

(Division 6) said last year’s event had proved an outstanding success and was certain residents would once again be

pleased with everything on offer.

“Residents can choose to sample a range of activities including tai chi, lawn bowls, strength exercises and art and craft projects - they can even learn their way around the

internet,” he said.

“4BC’s Ian Maurice is set to host the fun-filled day, with celebrated Doo-Wop group, the Lions Den to light up the stage at 10am and 1pm.

“There will be more than 25 stalls at this year’s

event, ranging from health initiative groups to arts and cultural heritage, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.”

Cr Parker said the expo would also launch Logan’s search for its very own Seniors Superstar, with heats to begin in September this year. “A date on a birth certificate should never stop you from getting out there and enjoying everything the world has to offer,” she said.

“Logan is so lucky to have so many wonderful seniors who live their life to its fullest and make the lives of others brighter and more enjoyable in the process.

“I urge you to come along and see what’s on offer you might even make some new friends.”

The Logan Loves Seniors Expo will be held Monday August 20 from 9am - 3pm at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

Tickets to the 10am and 1pm Lions Den performances are only $5 and can be purchased by contacting 3412 4535 or v i s i t i n g www.loganentertainment centre.com.au.

Peaks to Points Festival FROM bush walks to a native bee workshop, tree plantings to orienteering events, the Peaks to Points Festival showcases this wonderful natural environment through hands-on activities designed for all ages and interests.

Held over two weeks from 1 to 16 September 2012, the festival celebrates the diverse natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from the dramatic heights of Flinders Peak near Ipswich, to the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay. Peaks to Points aims to raise awareness of the activities of local groups working to improve the environment, through a program of interactive, funfilled events and mostly free events.

Go online to www.peakstopoints.com.au for details of all the events, call 07 3278 2899 or email to: info@peakstopoints.com.au.

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inSports and the BEAT IT Program BEAT It is a physical activity and lifestyle program - a Logan City Council initiative in partnership with the Australian Diabetes Council ; located within the inSports Health & Fitness Centres at Logan Metro (Crestmead) and Springwood.

Beat it is an innovative, tailored program designed to assist those at risk of, or living with, diabetes and other chronic conditions. This is achieved through awareness and physical activity in a safe and supportive environment.

Testimonial of Dan

McKeown , a 70 y.old grandfather from Logan Reserve .

“Dan had his “epiphany’ in January 2012 when he received an invitation to join the first “Beat It” program at InSports . He came in as an unfit 128Kg man with a out of bounds Blood glucose (BG) level and hypertension.( BP) He has passed through the 10 week course and has continued on as a member of InSports gym. The blood glucose level has come down to 6.3, his weight keeps coming down and is passing 117Kg , and his GP has taken him off 1 BP medication-about the

same price as his monthly membership. His goal -attending 7 times per week, holding his BG and BP at todays levels or lower.”

Now onto the 4th and 5th groups of Beat It participants, the good news stories continue with major lifestyle changes aiding the recovery of a semblance of health. Supported with a continuing Gentle Exercise class at both gyms, the Logan community tcontinues to grow in awareness and healthy outcomes. Contact Logan Metro on 07 3089 5500 or Springwood on 07 3120 1655 or go online www.insportslogan.com.au/ gyms/lifestyle-options for further details.

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medical practices in the Brisbane area where the doctors speak several languages including Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Punjabi, Bengali, Persian, French and, of course, English. While appointments are preferred they also see walk-in patients subject to availability as their patients are a priority. These are general practices (in the same medical group) where patients can see female or male doctors, where the clinics are open for appointments extended hours, mostly seven days a week and all of them bulk bill. There are also allied health services like Dietician, Physio and Psychologist available for appointments.

In Underwood there are two practices and another is in Kuraby.

A little further afield there is a practice at Beaudesert and another in Nerang.

All have treatment rooms staffed by Registered

cedures such as immunisation and minor accidental incidents. All the practices are located next to pharmacies and pathologies. The clinics welcomes all seniors and is pleased to provide wheelchair access and monitoring facilities for chronic disease management. Underwood Day & Night Doctors at Shop 9,

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Open till 9pm weekdays and 5pm weekends Ph: 3841 0008 Doctors @ Underwood Market Place 3215 Logan Road

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Open till 5pm weekdays and 3pm Saturdays Ph: 3423 0533 Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Punjabi, Bengali, Persian, French & English speaking

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Visit Kingston Butter Factory for friendly, old fashioned service Underwood Marketplace is moving towards becoming friendly to seniors!!

New members to the Qld Seniors Card program include: MyOptomertrist, Supanews, Just Cuts.

Donut King & Gloria Jeans continue to be members of the program and many others are in the process of joining.

THE Kingston Butter Factory is situated at the end of Milky Way Lane and ideally located near the Kingston Railway Station. We proudly boast the best art and craft display with the lower prices in Australia.

We welcome you 7 days a week, with friendly, old fashioned service and admission is free.

Since our establishment in February 1988, we continue to impress and satisfy customers of all ages with a wide

variety of quality, original, hand-made crafts. An added attraction of the Community Arts Centre, is the Logan City Historical Society Museum with everchanging displays of memorabilia from a by-gone era. Entry free.

The Butter-maids Kitchen will tempt you with Devonshire tea/coffee for only $3, light lunches or roast lunch are also available, although groups must book 20 minutes prior.

To book phone 3808 2900.

Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch

Just One Visit a fortnight could change a Life . . .

Volunteer as a friendly visitor to a person in an Aged Care Home.

Call Helen: 3808 7233

Email: helen@logancvs.org.au Or Visit the website www.logancvs.org.au

ON Wednesday July 18th in excess of sixty members and guests attended the annual General Meeting of the Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch.

Charles Achilles was re-elected President and with a strong committee of hard working members installed behind him the branch is again assured of a further very successful year of operations.

The President delivered a report on branch activities enjoyed over the 2011/ 2012 year and expressed his belief that the coming year would be just as fruitful and will provide many Logan and district seniors with warm friendship and social inter-action.

Ms Marjorie Green chairman of Zone 101 was welcomed along as a guest speaker addressing the activities of the hard working people behind the “Beyond Blue” program and the achievements being made helping those in need.

Ms Barbara Stone was also an invited guest and was presented with a certificate of appreciation by President Charles for her sterling support supplied to the branch over many years whilst representing the people as State Member for Springwood.

Once more an application has been lodged through the National Seniors Foundation for the supply of equipment to the Logan Hospital following the success last year for the approval of the purchase of two adjustable medical chairs valued at $1,198.

Some of the contributions made by the branch over the past year have been the sum of six hundred dollars to National Seniors Foundation, five hundred dollars to Ipswich National Seniors for flood relief and one hundred dollars to Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

To help promote awareness of the Rochedale/Springwood Branch and activities enjoyed by members an information outlet will be manned at the forthcoming Logan Seniors Expo on Monday August 20th where sample bags will be available for interested senior citizens.

Monthly meetings held on the third Wednesday provide interesting guest speakers and on the fourth Wednesdays monthly from January to November coach tours are provided for members and guests at a reasonable cost.

Further information available by phoning 3208 2387 or 3341 8323.

Read Brisbane Seniors Newspaper online Visit: www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

The Village Cafe Beenleigh Historical Village - 199 Main Street, Beenleigh Take a seat at the Village Cafe situated in the old railway station from 1885

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Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch, morning tea or afternoon tea.

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Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun-filled, educational day at the Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum.

The café features a spacious deck with easy access for wheelchairs.

Enquiries and bookings please phone 3287 2939

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Kingston State School was 100 years on July 8th 2012

Past students and partners 1940s - 1960s

ON July 14th Kingston State School celebrated it’s Centenary with a Gala Anniversary Dinner held at the Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Central and it was a wonderful evening.

After an opening address

by Grant Baker Deputy Principal he introduced the Principal Mike Sawbridge who spoke about how lucky he felt to be Principal of a School that was turning 100years in a year he was Principal and also said how the School had grown in that 100 years from 26 original

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students and one Teacher on the hill at Kingston to over 600 students and numerous Teachers and other Staff to where it is situated today in Juers Street Kingston and how the School is now very multi cultural.

Guest speaker was Mr Noel Whittaker AM CoFounder of Whittaker Macnaught and writer of numerous financial books. Mr Whittaker was a past student of Kingston State School in the 1940’s. Mr J P Juers was his Grandfather and the street where the

School is today is named after the Juers Family. Mr Juers was (Chairman) on the first Committee and Fergus Wilson (Secretary) J Mayes (Treasurer) Committee Members A Rogers, F W Armstrong, J Zimmerle, and J W Cordingley. Mr Noel Whittaker’s Father ran one of the biggest piggeries in those days at Kingston in the Jacarandra Ave area. Mr Whittaker also spoke of his School days when children went to School with no shoes (Wouldn’t be allowed today) and

punishment was given with the cane.

Entertainment on the night was by the Kingston State School Choir, Kingston State School Strings Ensemble and The Cook Island Culture Group who are a local dance group. Music for the later part of the night was by Chris & Jess Haratsis. Everyone enjoyed the trivia quiz with questions about Kingston and the School over the last 100 years it made us realise how much or how little we knew about our old school and the Kingston area.

Kingston State School invites everyone to come and help celebrate on the 25th August our HUGE 100 Year Celebration Carnival Fete from 10am – 4pm.

The time capsule buried on the 75th Anniversary in 1987 will be dug up and opened at 11am. We are all wondering what may have buried in it for the last 25years maybe you were one of those who added something back then.

Attractions on the day will be Rides, Barnyard

Animals, Fire Engine Rides, Pony Rides, Laser Skirmish, Football Shootout, Mr Whippy, Coffee Van, Dagwood Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausage Sizzle, Snow Cones, Fairy Floss, Drinks , Devonshire Teas, Lots of

Stalls & Games.

Parent stalls available $20.00 - Please ring School office to book a site.

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REDLAND Performing Arts Centre proudly welcomes Judy Glen in How to Age Disgracefully, a wild and whacky show of comedy, song and fabulous frocks where you will find out how to age disgracefully... you’ll never be the same again! Judy Glen is one of Australia’s most unique talents; she’s what you would get if you were to cross Carol Burnett with Julie Andrews! She has achieved national and increasingly international success as a comedienne, actress, satirist, television performer, music theatre artist and, concert and operatic soprano.

“Be outrageous” she counsels.

“People expect you to be eccentric when you’re older – make the most of it – the world is your oyster – and always remember there are more of us than THEM!!!”

This comedy concert will be full of laughs and glorious

songs, including: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Love is a Beautiful Song, Summertime, Alleluia and many more...

“A few people can sing like a dream, and some can make you laugh...Judy Glen can do both.” The Daily Telegraph – Sydney Enjoy the fourth instalment in the ever popular Musical Melodies Concert Series and Judy’s hilarious take on life after 40 at Redland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday September 1 at 2pm.

Tickets are already selling fast – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Tickets are: Seniors/Pensioners $15.00 – Groups of 10 or more $13.00, Adults $20.00. To book tickets, call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit www.rpac.com.au (A $2 online booking fee applies).

Burnie Brae members enjoy Musical Theatre Trips IF you enjoy Musical Theatre, The Burnie Brae Centre has some great news for you. This year the Centre has started Musical Theatre outings for Members. Burnie Brae will take care of the booking details while you relax, knowing that your ticket & reserved seat are waiting for you.

The cost of the ticket also includes transport with a bus organised to drop you off and collect you right at the front door, so you can enjoy the show without the stress of traffic, extra cost of parking and long walks to and from the Theatre. The theatre trips are generally on Saturday or Wednesday afternoons and provide a wonderful

opportunity to get out and see some brilliant entertainment at QPAC, Redcliffe Cultural Centre and the Schonell Theatre.

Already this year Burnie Brae members have greatly enjoyed “Annie”, “Oliver”, “Singin’ in the Rain” as well as “Hairspray”.

Upcoming shows include “Jersey Boys”, “Pirates of Penzance”, “Sweet Charity” and “A Chorus Line”. So if you are looking for some fun social outings, wanting to meet new friends or perhaps you are reluctant to drive in the city- why not let Burnie Brae provide you with a fantastic, stress - free opportunity to see all your favourite musicals. To enquire call Kristy at Reception on (07) 3624 2100.

IN early July 2011, Jacklyn Savage was a fit and healthy woman for her age, involved in life and on no medication. Little did she and husband Trevor know that this was all about to change dramatically.

Trevor had recently attended his First Aid Certificate renewal update and it was to become the focus of what he did next.

In the early morning, while they were still in bed, Jacklyn had suffered a massive stroke; she was unconscious and not breathing.

Trevor reacted immediately by performing CPR as he called an ambulance.

In his mind was the thought: 3 minutes to live or 3 minutes to die. Without his fast action using First Aid knowledge Jacklyn would have died long before the ambulance arrived.

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Jacklyn had been taken immediately to the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital where a special team of doctors performed an embolectomy and angioplasty, removing a large blood clot from her basilar artery by inserting a stent in the collapsed artery to remove it.

It was radical and new surgery and Jacklyn also suffered two cardiac arrests, one before surgery and one afterwards.

She was later transferred to Brighton Rehabilitation Centre, finally returning home six weeks later.

With the assistance of husband Trevor, a naturopath and kinesiologist, Jacklyn has made an amazing recovery. Trevor was able to use his considerable knowledge to provide naturopathic supplements, homeopathic remedies and kinesiology treatment along the way and Jacklyn continues to take daily nutritional supplements.

“A Stroke Survivor ’s Miracle” is not a medical text; it is the story, told with personal insight, of Jacklyn’s road to recovery. Trevor does not ‘recommend’ any of the additional nutrients as such – this is an account of their experiences with stroke and how they dealt with it in such an effective and wholistic way. One aspect that he does emphasise is the importance of knowing First Aid. Trevor believes that “prevention is definitely better than the cure but also nutrition can be a part of the cure! After all, you are what you eat, drink, think, breathe in, assimilate and don’t eliminate.”

This is an inspiring little book and one that you will want to share with friends and family. After all, anyone of any age can suffer a stroke and having some insight into such a life threatening condition can benefit us all. To obtain a copy of “A Stroke Survivor’s Miracle” by Trevor Savage go to his website at www.stroke survivormiracle.com or call 07 3882 4446

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EKKA SENIORS DAY - $16 AT GATE Held at Kenmore Library, 9 Brookfield Road, Kenmore.

The time-honoured Ekka, Queensland’s biggest event is a Free event. showcase of the state’s finest agriculture and livestock (The Royal Queensland Show) amidst an eclectic carnival Saturday 18 August atmosphere. Running from August 9-18 and open from 10am-2pm 9am. Come and enjoy the fun and spectacle of the Ekka COOK’N’CONNECT right in the heart of the city at the RNA Showgrounds. $16 The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series on presentation of your Seniors Card. of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012.

To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Services, Holland Park. Running from Saturday, 18 August Saturday 18 August to to Saturday 25 August.

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SENIORS WEEK EVENTS

55 PLUS CLUB ACTIVITIES Roy Harvey House, Level 3, 157 Ann Street, Brisbane City.

Phone: 07 3847 4606.

Art Class Tuesday 10am - midday and midday - 2pm, Wednesday 10am - midday and midday - 2pm. Cost: $7. Bookings: call Marie Clark (teacher) on 3390 4270.

Cards: Bridge Monday 8.30am - 1.30pm. Thursday 8.30am - 3pm. Cost: $1.50.

City Sequence Ballroom Dancing Monday 11.30am - 3pm. Cost: $4. Fay on 3266 6495.

Clogging Monday 8.45am - 11.30am. Cost: $5. Bookings: Harry or Kathleen Spruce on 3376 8630 Gentle Exercise Wednesday 11.15am - 12.30pm. Friday 9.55am - 11am.

Cost: $6.50 Bookings: Ann Lear (teacher) on 0431 223 190.

Indoor Bowls Tuesday 12.15pm - 2.15pm,.Cost: $1.50. Bookings: Dorothy (teacher) on 3855 9107.

Norma’s Line Dancing Wednesday 12.30pm-2.30pm. Friday 11am-1pm. Cost: $3.

Bookings: Norma on 3847 4606.

Old Time Ballroom Dancing Thursday 10am - 12.45pm Cost: $1.50 Bookings: Marie D’Alton(teacher) on 3371 3707.

Patchwork and Embroidery Thursday 10am – midday. Cost: $4.50. Bookings: Robin Clegg (teacher) on 3369 0431.

Scrabble Thursday 8.30am - 3pm Cost: $1.50 Bookings: Peter on 3844 9329.

Square Dancing Tuesday 10am – midday. Cost: $6. Bookings: Kay Walker (teacher) on 3202 8378.

Tai Chi Wednesday 8.40am - 9.40am. Cost: $6. Bookings: Jennifer Jones on 3857 2907.

Yoga Wednesday 9.45am - 11.15am Cost: $7 Bookings: Jeanette Campbell on 3272 6088.

Zumba Gold Thursday 1.30am - 3pm. Friday 9.55am - 11am, Bookings: Ruth Leach on 0433 098 811

Sunday 19 August 8am registration 9.30am racing GET BUILDING YOUR BILLYCARTS… IT’S RACE TIME! 8th annual Brisbane Billycart Championships, held at Carindale Recreation Reserve. Registrations are now open via the www.brisbanebillycarts.com.au website (along with construction tips and guidelines) or you can simply register on the day. In the spirit of good old fashioned outdoor fun, the thrill and adrenalin rush of whizzing down the 75 metre long grassed hill at speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour is something that lured some 200 entrants last year. There’s no petrol, no engines and no noise…just multi-generational fun – from youngsters through to grandparents - that sees participants race down the grass slope with the odd stack featuring throughout the day.

Sunday 19 August 10am-12 noon HIDDEN GEMS COOKING CLASSES To be held at Centacare Belmont, 68 Meadowlands Rd, Carina. For bookings call 3843 5177.

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Place Office Building, 33 Teevan Street, Stafford. Phone Monday 20 August 3857 1152 for further information. Also running Wednesday, 10am-12 noon Thursday, Friday during Seniors Week.

COMPUTERS FOR NERVOUS BEGINNERS Sign up now for this one day a week, 6-week basic computing skills and Internet course for beginners. Held at Monday 20 August Caboolture Library, Memorial Hall, 57 King Street, 9am-3pm Caboolture. Bookings essential.

LOGAN ‘LOVES’ - SENIORS EXPO Celebrate Seniors Week in Logan. Try tai chi, lawn bowls, mallet sports, strength exercises and experience over 25 Monday 20 August stalls taking part in the expo. We are also looking for 10am-2pm Logan’s Senior Ambassador. If this sounds like you, COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series please call us on 3412 4535. of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the In the main auditorium at Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch Wembley Rd, Logan Central there will be two performances of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012. by the Lions Den including the launch of Logan’s Senior To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Superstar. Tickets to 10am and 1pm shows are only $5. Services, Holland Park.

To purchase phone Lec on 3412 5626. For more information phone 3412 4535.

Monday 20 August 2pm-4.30pm Monday 20 August BRISBANE SENIORS ONLINE (BSOL) Q & A 9am-3pm SESSIONS ROCHEDALE/SPRINGWOOD NSA INFORMATION A public Q and A session offered by BSOL for members of OUTLET the public at Kenmore Library, Brookfield Road, Kenmore.

To help promote awareness of the Rochedale/Springwood during Seniors Week. We will attempt to answer any Branch of National Seniors Australia and activities enjoyed computer-related questions which people may have. We by members, an information outlet will be manned at the will also be telling people about BSOL and the benefits of forthcoming Logan Seniors Expo where sample bags will becoming a member. Current BSOL members are welcome be available for interested senior citizens. Further information to attend – bring a friend. Phone 3403 8888 to book. available by phoning 3208 2387 or 3341 8323.

Monday 20 August 3.30pm-6.00pm Monday 20 August LGBT SENIORS FORUM 9.30am-3.30pm The organisation proposes to hold a free community forum CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE during Seniors Week and aims to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, During Seniors Week Caboolture Historical Village is Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) seniors. Stalls from aged holding a celebration with free morning tea, seniors Singcare providers/seniors groups. A free event for LGBT a-long, undercover fun, special Village historical display. seniors, their partners, families and friends. Talks from Guest speakers and interest groups covering assorted LGBT seniors and services (starts 4pm) and a chance to special senior topics during the day. Caboolture Historical have your say on the needs of LGBT seniors. Free food Village located at 280 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture. and drink. Forum to be held at Riverside Reception, 50 Phone 5495 4581 for further information. Bookings Oxlade Drive, New Farm. Organised by Queensland essential.

Association for Healthy Communities. No need to book.

Sunday 19 August 10am-2pm COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012.

To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Services, Holland Park.

Sunday 19 August 2pm HOT SALSA DANCING RHYTHMS @ KANGAROO POINT BSB Swing, conducted by Sean McKenzie will have you dancing to the rhythms of latin lands with music including Soul, Bossa Nova, St Thomas and Samba del Gringo. Held at Captain Burke Park, Holman Street, Kangaroo Point.

Saturday 18 August to Sunday 26 August GO HEALTH CLUB Go Health Club of Browns Plains and Beenleigh are offering seniors free entry during Seniors Week. They can participate in classes and have general use of the club if they present their seniors card. They will also be able to have a free fitness consultation with one of our staff. Phone 0425 264 384 for further information.

Sunday 19 August 2pm ‘ST LUCIA POPS ORCHESTRA’ @ KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB Join the fabulous 50 piece St Lucia ‘Pops’ Orchestra conducted by Barrie Gott, featuring talented vocalist Leslie Martin and harpist Lucy Reeves as guest artists. Let us entertain you with our dance selections. A show not to be missed! Admission $20. Phone 3359 0460 for further information.

Saturday 18 August 9am-1pm ELAN MEDICAL SUPPLIES – FREE WALKER SAFETY CHECKS Elan Medical Supplies of 6/63 George Street, Beenleigh are offering free Walker safety checks with adjustments.

Call in and have your walker checked and brakes adjusted.

Phone 3807 0551 for further information.

Monday 20 August 9am-12 noon HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY Featuring Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Healthy Cooking for local seniors, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities. The Community

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2012 Tuesday 21 August 9am-11.30am LOGAN CITY GARDEN CLUB INC. Come along and hear guest speaker, Ian Wintle, discuss the topic, ‘Smart sub-tropical gardening’. Venue: Logan Central Community Hall, 9 Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central.

Tuesday 21 August 12 noon CONCERT CELEBRATING DEBUSSY’S 150TH BIRTHDAY Celebrating Debussy’s 150th birthday, pianist Regis Danillon, Tuesday 21 August soprano Leslie Martin, flautist Karen Lonsdale, guitarist 10am-12 noon Campbell Ross and Mythos wind quintet present COMPUTERS FOR NERVOUS BEGINNERS Sign up now for this one day a week, 6-week basic impressions of Debussy. Held at The Salvation Army computing skills and Internet course for beginners. Held at Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street, Brisbane. Free Caboolture Library, Memorial Hall, 57 King Street, event.

Caboolture. Bookings essential Wednesday 22 August 9am-12 noon Tuesday 21 August HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL SENIORS IN 10am-2pm OUR COMMUNITY COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series Featuring Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Healthy Cooking for of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the local seniors, particularly those from Culturally and Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities. The Community of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012. Place Office Building, 33 Teevan Street, Stafford. Phone To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House 3857 1152 for further information. Also running Thursday, Friday during Seniors Week.

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Wednesday 22 August 9am-1.30pm ACTIVE LIVING SENIORS EXPO AND GRANDPARENTS AFTERNOON LifeTec Queensland will conduct an informative and entertaining Seniors Forum, Expo and Grandparents Afternoon during the 2012 Seniors Week. LifeTec Display Centre and Conference room, Level 1, Reading Newmarket - Cnr Newmarket and Enoggera Roads, Newmarket.

Phone 3552 9000 for further information.

Wednesday 22 August 9.30am-12 noon BURNIE BRAE SENIORS WELLNESS EXPO This free event is held to celebrate Seniors Week with information and advice about health matters, displays and demonstrations and featuring guest speaker, Dr. Tim Henwood who is an Exercise Gerontologist with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about the benefits of exercise for seniors. Special guest, Jason Woodforth MP, Member for Nudgee in attendance. Free morning tea supplied. Bookings essential – phone Kristy on 3624 2100 or Jenny on 3624 2103.

Thursday 23 August 9am-12 noon HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL SENIORS Featuring Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Healthy Cooking for local seniors, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities. Phone 3857 1152 for further information. The Community Place Office Building, 33 Teevan Street, Stafford.

Thursday 23 August 10am ‘THE SPICE OF LIFE’ VARIETY @ REDCLIFFE Enjoy dance, laughter, song. Performed by members of U3A Redcliffe Inc. and local artists. Tickets on sale now at the Cultural Centre Box Office. Ticket price: $9.50.

Note: U3A’s Annual Art Exhibition will be on display in the upstairs foyer during Seniors Week. Held at Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Downes Street, Redcliffe.

Thursday 23 August 10am - 11.00am LOOKING @ 2.0 Want to learn more about Facebook, Twitter, Skype, online gaming, news online and more? Looking @2.0 offers a Wednesday 22 August range of self-paced modules designed to give you a foot-up 10am-11.30am in the world on Web 2.0 applications. Held at Caboolture FEARLESS FACEBOOKING Library, Memorial Hall, 57 King Street, Caboolture.

Don’t see the grandkids often enough? Want to catch up with your Grey-Nomad buddies Thursday 23 August travelling the country? This introductory 10am-2pm session will explain just how fabulous COOK’N’CONNECT Facebook can be at Caboolture Library, The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series Memorial Hall, 57 King Street, of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch Caboolture. of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012.

To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Wednesday 22 August Services, Holland Park.

10am-2pm COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac Thursday 23 August organisation will host a series of cooking 10am-2pm workshops in a variety of locations MORETON BAY HEALTHY AGEING EXPO 2012 across the Brisbane Region. The A full day event held in Caboolture Thursday 23 August workshops will result in the launch of a 2012. This aims to raise awareness of services and activities professional recipe book following that support the independence of seniors. It will also provide Seniors Week 2012. To be held at interaction and engagement with young people in the area.

Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia The Expo will encourage seniors to seek opportunities to improve their health, independence, and to further interact House Services, Holland Park. with young people in the community.

Memorial Hall, King Street, Caboolture. Phone 3480 8700 Wednesday 22 August for further information.

10am-11.30pm ADDING ZEST TO YOUR LIFE Thursday 23 August COOKING WORKSHOP The Adding Zest to Your Life Cooking 2pm-4pm Workshop will provide an opportunity BRISBANE SENIORS ONLINE (BSOL for grandparents to be involved in hands Q & A SESSIONS on cooking activities with their A public Q and A session offered by BSOL for members of grandchildren. The workshop will be the public. We will attempt to answer any computerfacilitated by Nutrition Australia Qld in related questions which people may have. We will also collaboration with Burnie Brae Centre, be telling people about BSOL and the benefits of becoming 60 Kuran Street, Chermside. a member. Current BSOL members are welcome to Bookings essential. Ph: 3264 2100. attend – bring a friend. Held at Capalaba Library, Noeleen Street, Capalaba. Phone 3843 8010 to book.

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Wednesday 22 August 2pm-4pm BRISBANE SENIORS ONLINE (BSOL) Q & A SESSIONS A public Q and A session offered by BSOL for members of the public. We will attempt to answer any computerrelated questions which people may have. We will also be telling people about BSOL and the benefits of becoming a member.

Current BSOL members are welcome to attend – bring a friend. To be held at Sunnybank Hills Library, Cnr Compton & Calam Rds, Sunnybank Hills during Seniors Week. Phone 3403 8888 to book.

Friday 24 August 9am-12 noon HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL SENIORS Featuring Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Healthy Cooking for local seniors, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities. The Community Place Office Building, 33 Teevan Street, Stafford. Phone 3857 1152 for further information.

Friday 24 August 10am NSA CENTENARY BRANCH - SENIORS WEEK BARBECUE The National Seniors Association Centenary Branch proposes to host a barbecue at the Rocks Riverside Park, The Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Street, 17 Mile Rocks for local seniors. All seniors in the area are welcome to attend. For information contact Marlene on 3279 1444.

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Current BSOL members are welcome to attend – bring a friend. To be held at Carindale Library. Ph3403 8888 to book.

Friday 24 August 10am-2pm COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012. To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Services, Holland Park.

Friday 24 August 10am-3pm BRIBIE ISLAND SENIORS EXPO Bribie Island RSL, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree is the venue for Bribie Island Seniors Expo. Free entry. There are 68 exhibitors on accommodation, mobility, hobbies, home services, recent innovations, professional advice plus prize giveaways every hour. Enquiries and bookings contact Christine on 3408 2131.

Friday 24 August 6.30pm ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER RABBIT’ – CELEBRATING 110 YEARS This is a wonderful opportunity to share the magic of these classic tales with your grandchildren, so don’t miss the chance to say Happy Birthday to Peter Rabbit. Held at Redland Performing Arts Centre. Tickets, Single $16, Family pass $56 (2 adults, 2 children). Duration 55 minutes.

Friday 24 August 7.30pm BANDS IN KING GEORGE SQUARE, BRISBANE Rock with Soul at the twilight markets in King George Square with six piece covers band, ‘Still Standing’ playing classic rock and blues.

Saturday 25 August Sunday 26 August THE GREAT QUEENSLAND BUSHWALK There are 18 different free walks at various time of day during the weekend of 25-26 August. Visit: www.gqb.org.au for full information. The walks are in The Glasshouse Mountains, Lamington and D’Aguilar National Parks. National Parks Association of Qld is hosting a variety of walks run by trained, experienced leaders ranging from wildflower walks to educational or historical walks, bird watching to trail running, mountain bike riding to bush/rainforest yoga, and good old fashioned bushwalking. Registrations online at www.gqb.org.au or for further information phone 3367 0878 or admin@npaq.org.au.

Saturday 25 August 9am-3.30pm GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SEMINAR Genealogical Society of Qld is holding their Annual Seminar at Queen Alexandra Community Centre, 347 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo titled “Across the seas they came”. This event highlights the 19th and early 20th century immigrants and their contribution to the nation. Bookings and pre-payment are essential. Cost (which includes morning tea and lunch) $50 members, $60 non-members; $55 groups. For information phone 3395 1783.

Sunday 26 August 1.30pm SENIOR SUPERSTAR BRISBANE GRAND FINAL The Brisbane Senior Superstar Grand Final is set to be a dazzling climax to a series that has seen 50 acts compete over one audition, four heats and two semi-finals.

The Grand Finalists will take the stage of QPAC’s Concert Hall, QPAC, Cnr. Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank.

Judges are set to include Australian actor Henri Szeps, stage doyenne Carol Burns, renowned producer Paul Dellit and The Sunday Mail’s Damien Anthony Rossi. The Grand Final will also feature special guest performances from 2007 Saturday 25 August and 2009 Senior Superstar winners, Peter Vance and Darcy 10am-12 noon Turgeon who these days, thanks to their Senior Superstar INTRODUCTION TO GARDENING WITH ANNETTE success, have very busy performing schedules. Senior McFARLANE Superstar Brisbane Grand Final is free to attend but bookings This session leads you down the path to successful gardening are essential. Bookings can be made online or call qtix at with information on soil, nutrition, pest control, and plant 136 246. There is a limit of 4 tickets per transaction. choices. To be held at Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street, The Grange and is a free event. Bookings required. Phone 3403 888.

Saturday 25 August 10.30am and 1pm ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER RABBIT’ – CELEBRATING 110 YEARS This is a wonderful opportunity to share the magic of these classic tales with your grandchildren, so don’t miss the chance to say Happy Birthday to Peter Rabbit. Held at Redland Performing Arts Centre. Tickets, Single $16, Family pass $56 (2 adults, 2 children). Duration 55 minutes.

Saturday 25 August 10am-2pm COOK’N’CONNECT The Centacare Alani/Centac organisation will host a series of cooking workshops in a variety of locations across the Brisbane Region. The workshops will result in the launch of a professional recipe book following Seniors Week 2012. To be held at Centacare Alani/Centacare Amelia House Services, Holland Park.

Sunday 26 August 1pm TRIPLE BAND FEATURE AT WYNNUM Yellow Cabs Bayside Brass team up with Wynnum State High’s Concert Band and Wynnum State High’s Jazz Band to share the stage for a fun family afternoon for the bayside community. Event held at Wynnum High School, Peel Street, Wynnum.

Tuesday 28 August - 9am-2.30pm Wednesday 29 August - 8.30am-2pm DICKSON SENIORS EXPO Over 50 stalls, refreshments available. Entertainment by Cliff Turpin & Al Martelli. Lucky door prizes. There will be fraud and corporate crime information; fashion parade by Fashions on the Go and Lowes Menswear and presentation

by Russell from Theo’s Nursery. Expo held at Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine.

Free shuttle bus from Westfield Strathpine every 30 minutes.

Enquiries and bookings contact 3205 9977.

Tuesday 28 August 12 noon THE BEST OF THE POP DIVAS Popular Blonde Chocolate Band revisit the last four decades of heart-wrenching ballads to the lively pop classics. Held at The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street, Brisbane. Free event.

Wednesday 29 August 8.00pm LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN PIANIST DAVID POST SENIORS HELFGOTT PERFORMS WEEK EVENTS Direct from triumphant performances and standing ovations in Leipzig, Stuttgart and Vienna, legendary Australian pianist David Helfgott returns to Brisbane to perform a programme Monday 27 August of much-loved piano favourites at Queensland Performing 1pm-2pm Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s) Concert Hall for the first time in a HIDDEN GEMS COOKING CLASS decade. Held at Concert Hall, QPAC, Cultural Centre, To be held at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre Community South Bank, Brisbane. Tickets: $29.00 to $59.00.

Room, 967 Brunswick Street, New Farm.

Bookings: www.qpac.com.au or phone qtix 136 246.

For bookings call Older Women’s Network on 3358 2301 or email: ownqld@bigpond.com.

Saturday 15 September 10am-2pm Tuesday 28 August LOGAN WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE 8.15am Come along with a friend, a sister, a mother, a neighbour or CABOOLTURE NSA BUS TRIP TO ESK BUSH just come by yourself and make new friends. You will be BASHERS We have vacancies for our bus trip to Esk Bush Bashers. able to have your hair upstyled, mini manicures and facials, Cost $50 members, $55 non members which includes make over’s, retail therapy and delicious lunch and cappuccino on the deck. Entry is free and all activities are morning tea, lunch and concert. We leave Hasking Street gold coin donations. Readers and Therapists will be at 8-15am. Phone Bill 5428 3807 or Hether 5428 2810 for available for short sessions $10 for 15 minutes. Prizes bookings. and raffles.

Sunday 26 August 1.30pm REDLAND CITY CONCERT BAND SPECTACULAR Redland City Concert Band will once again perform a spectacular selection of music to celebrate senior’s week in the Redlands. They will be joined by guest performers the “Brisbane Mandolins”. Come along to Cleveland Assembly Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland. Entry is by gold coin donation only, plus great raffles and lucky door prizes. There is plenty of parking and is wheelchair friendly. This is a concert not to be missed.

For more information visit www.redlandcitybands.com.au or email redlandcitybands@gmail.org. Group bookings welcome!

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2012 Thursday 23 August 10.00 am-1.00 pm CAMIRA BUSH DANCE Partnering with Progressive Seniors, Camira Friends & Neighbours, Oasis Over 50’s and the Springfield Leisure Group, Council is providing a day of bush dancing (to be called by Cr David Morrison). Morning Tea and lunch, Bush Dance called by Cr David Morrison, live entertainment, limited tickets available, raffles. $2 Entry (Tickets to be purchased prior to the event).

Bookings essential: Community Development Branch (07) 3810 6655.

Location: The Springlake Hotel, 1/1 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes .

Friday 17 August 10.00 am BACKPACKING TO FREEDOM: SOLO AT 60 BY MAGGIE COUNIHAN At the age of 60, Maggie Counihan travelled to India with only a backpack in hand, on a trip that would change her life. Ten years later she was still travelling the world.

Maggie will be visiting the Ipswich Library to talk about her book and share her experience. Location: Ipswich Library, Barry Jones Auditorium, South Street, Ipswich.

Friday 24 August 9.30 am-12.00 noon Bookings essential: Ipswich Library (07) 3810 6815 SENIORS FREE CINEMA DAY Seniors will be treated to a cheap day at the movies, SENIORS WEEK EVENTS sponsored by both the Ipswich City Council and Event Monday 20 August Cinemas, Ipswich. Surprise, new release movie, free 10.00 am-1.00 pm snacks and giveaways. Location: Event Cinemas, Ipswich SENIORS WEEK VARIETY DAY This event will launch Seniors Week in Ipswich and will Mall. Bookings essential: Community Development be a free and fun filled day for seniors. The Variety Day Branch (07) 3810 6655. will feature the finale to the Seniors Showcase auditions plus a Seniors Expo with over 40 Stallholders. Funding Saturday 25 August from Department of Communities Seniors Week Grants 9.00 am-12.00 noon has been sought to assist with the costs related to deliver- GAILES FAMILY BREAKFAST BBQ ing this event. There will be free morning tea and lunch, Following the overwhelming success of the last two year’s wine tasting, vintage car display, light exercise, line danc- family barbeques, Gailes Community House are once ing, Seniors Showcase Finale, Seniors Expo and live again working with Council to provide this community activity in honour of Seniors Week. Free BBQ Breakfast, entertainment.

Location: Ipswich Showgrounds, Corner Warwick & Tai Chi session, animal farm and Line Dancing Location: Lowry Park, Corner Connell and Ashworth Salisbury Roads, Ipswich Streets, Gailes.

Tuesday 21 August POST SENIORS WEEK EVENTS 9.30am Monday 27 August ‘MARSH MELLOW PARK’ SENIORS CONCERT 9.00 am-12.30pm Marsh Mellow Park is written and directed by Alan Suchting SAFER SENIORS PROGRAM WORKSHOP and featuring Ipswich Seniors in song, dance and com- This program has proved very popular and successful edy. The concert runs for approximately 70 minutes with over the past 2 years in Ipswich. The workshop, delivno interval. 9.30am for pre-show entertainment; special ered in partnership with Ipswich Community Aid, will outneeds groups only at 10.00 am and general public includ- line appropriate strategies to protect seniors’ and benefit ing allocated seating at 1.30 pm. Concert held at Ipswich them by reducing the opportunity for crimes against themCivic Centre, Nicholas Street, Ipswich. Come early and selves and their property. Funding has been provided by enjoy the entertainment. An imaginary comic book story Ipswich Community Aid for this workshop. Bookings escomes to life with bright and colourful amusing characters sential: Community Development Branch (07) 3810 6655. singing popular songs, lovesick romance and lighted- Location: Anzac Hall, Mill Street, Rosewood. hearted comedy bringing fun and laughter for an hilarious time. All tickets are $8.00. Carers free. Book in person Thursday 30 August at Ipswich City Council, phone: 3810 6100 or online at 9.30 am-11.30am www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au.

CYBER SURFING SENIORS This project, developed and delivered in partnership with Wednesday 22 August Ipswich Community Aid aims to educate seniors by build9.30 am-1.30 pm ing their confidence and providing tools to prevent them MARBURG SENIORS WEEK CELEBRATIONS becoming a victim of crime through online scams. Upon The Marburg Residents Association, in partnership with completion of the session, each participant will receive a Council are proud to be planning and delivering an event free USB which are specifically formatted for seniors and for the senior residents in the Marburg area. Free morning are uploaded with important phone numbers and informatea and lunch. Tai Chi, live entertainment, competitions tion. Bookings essential: Community Development Branch and prizes, plus information stalls.

(07) 3810 6655. To RSVP or for further information, please Location: Marburg Residents Hall, Corner Queen and contact Council’s Seniors & Disabilities Community DeEdmond Streets, Marburg. velopment Officer, Karri Browne on (07) 3810 6655.

Location: Humanities Building, 56 South Street, Ipswich Thursday 23 August City Council 10am BROTHERS IPSWICH FREE MORNING TEA A free morning tea with local band ‘Transition’ playing in the OBAR from 10am. Phone 3817 2945 for further information.

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SENIORS WEEK REDLAND THURSDAY AUGUST 16 10.00am Revisiting Cherished Memories of Younger Days.

Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club will visit the RSL Care Moreton Shores Retirement Community.

10.00am AUGUST 17-19 1st day of 3 day senior citizens handicap snooker Redlands RSL Snooker Club, 8 Passage Street, Cleveland.

FREE admission for Seniors to Redland Museum, 60 Smith Street, Cleveland during Seniors Week featuring various programmes and displays in honour of our local seniors SATURDAY AUGUST 18 9.00am-3.00pm Inter-Village Croquet Tournament hosted by Renaissance Retirement Living Pty. Ltd. at Victoria Point Retirement Village.

2.00pm U3A Redlands Choir Concert at Star of the Sea Catholic Parish Hall 51-53 Passage Street, Cleveland.

SUNDAY AUGUST 19 6.30am – 9.30am. The Popular Redland City Council Seniors Walk – Promoting Physical Activity Among Seniors.

Registrations start on 2 July and close 10 August.

MONDAY AUGUST 20 7.45am Donald Simpson Centre Coach Departure Bloomfield Street, Cleveland. For O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Seniors Week Special.

8.00am-10.30am U3A Seniors Week Annual Continental Breakfast with special guest speaker.

Donald Simpson Centre Bloomfield Street, Cleveland.

8.30am Canoeing for Pleasure - WRCC Clubhouse, Esplanade Thorneside. Introduction to canoeing.

10.00am – 12 noon Killara Place Community Care Services Open Day 10.00am- Noon ( 20-24 Aug) Cleveland Meals on Wheels at Stockland Shopping Centre 10.30am Victoria Point Shopping Centre (Kmart) Popular local jazz & pop group “In Accord”.

11.00am-1.00pm Redlands Sporting Club (Main Lounge) Big Band Swing Music 1.00pm – Seniors Week Special Workshops Monday to Friday at Bunnings Victoria Point (DIY Area).

Sustainability Workshop.

1.00pm - 4.00pm Victoria Point Seniors Citizens Club Inc Monday Bowlers and Cards - Community Hall Victoria Point. Link Road and Colburn Ave. Victoria Point.

TUESDAY AUGUST 21 8.30am Canoeing for Pleasure WRCC Clubhouse Esplanade, Thorneside (See Monday’s entry) 8.45am for 9.00am start, Redland Bayside Indoor Bowls Assoc. presents the Redland Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls Perpetual Shield Competition At the Donald Simpson Centre Bloomfield Street, Cleveland.

10.00am-10.45am Redland City Council Libraries at Victoria Point Library Grandparents’ Day Out. 10.00am-12 noon Cleveland Meals on Wheels static display at Stockland Shopping Centre 10.30am-1.30pm Redlands Sporting Club (Main Lounge) Anson Road, Wellington Point. Terrific Tuesday 10.30am Capalaba Central Shopping Centre “In Accord” very popular local jazz group.

1.00pm – Seniors Week Workshop at Bunnings Victoria Point (DIY Area). Woodworking.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 8.00am Coach Departure from Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield Street, Cleveland. Back to the Tivoli Senior’s Week Special.

8.30am-10.30am U3A Open Garden and Heritage Garden Dept. Primary Industries grounds, Delancey Street, Cleveland.

9.00am Indoor Bowls Competition hosted by Adventist Retirement Village – Indoor Bowls Club, supported by Mater Private Hospital, Redlands.

9.30am-3.00pm Carers Queensland Brisbane South Information Display at Capalaba Central Shopping Centre.

9.30am-11.00am Redland City Council Libraries: Silver Surfer Mouse Skills at Capalaba Library 9.30am-12 noon North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum, 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich. Mini Market and Morning Tea for senior citizens.

10.00-10.45am Redland City Council Libraries, Capalaba Library Grandparents Day Out 10.00am Victoria Point Lakeside Shopping Centre (outside Aldi) jazzy group “In Accord”.

10.00am-12 noon Cleveland Meals on Wheels taste testing and display Stockland Shopping Centre Cleveland.

12.30pm-4.30pm Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Road Wellington Point. Bowling Event for new and continuing bowlers.

1.00pm – Seniors Week Workshop at Bunnings Victoria Point (DIY Area).

Painting Workshop (artistic).

THURSDAY AUGUST 23 8.30am Canoeing for Pleasure WRCC Clubhouse, Esplanade Thorneside.

10.00am Blue Care Redland Community Care presents Redland City Inspiring Seniors 2012 at Tranquil Waters Retirement Village 31 Thompson Street, Victoria Point by invitation (not an open event).

10am–12 noon Donald Simpson Centre Theatricals at Stockland Shopping Centre 10.00am-2.00pm U3A Information Display Stocklands Shopping Centre,Middle Street, Cleveland.

10.00-12 noon Cleveland Meals on Wheels at Stockland Shopping Centre — taste testing and static display.

11.00am-2.00pm Redlands Sporting Club Main Lounge Anson Road, Wellington Point - Sentimental Journey 1.00pm – Seniors Week Workshop at Bunnings Victoria Point (DIY Area). Gardening Workshop.

2.00pm-4.00pm Redland City Council Libraries at Capalaba Library Brisbane Seniors Online Information Session

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 7.30am Coach Departure from Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield Street, Cleveland for a guided tour of the Maroochy Botanic Gardens.

9.30am-12.00noon Bay Island Bloomers (over 55’s) Progress Hall, Russell Terrace, Macleay Island Morning Tea 9.30am-12.30pm Redlands Over 50’s Social Darts Club Perpetual Shield Competition Redlands Multi-Sports Club, Judy Holt Reserve, Randall Road Birkdale.

10.00am-2.00pm U3A Information Display Victoria Point Shopping Centre Cnr. Bunker & Redland Bay Roads, Victoria Point.

10.00am-11.30am Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Inc. Meeting at Nandeebie Blue Care Respite Centre 87 Winchester Road, Alexandra Hills - For clients of Yarrabee and Nandeebie 10.00am-noon Cleveland Meals on Wheels at Stockland Shopping Centre Cleveland.

10.00am – 3.00pm AMF Bowling, 9 Currumbin Court Capalaba. Seniors Special Rainbow Rollers Bowling 10.00am-1.30pm Tranquil Waters Retirement Village, 31 Thompson Street, Victoria Point. Festival of Music 12 noon Tranquil Waters 31 Thompson Street, Victoria Point - “In Accord” jazz group.

1.00pm – Seniors Week Workshop at Bunnings Victoria Point (DIY Area).

Mosaic Workshop.

2.00pm Stockland Shopping Centre (northside near Coles) - “In Accord” jazz band.

SATURDAY 25 AUGUST 10.00am-5.00pm Golden Oldies vs the Juniors 12-a-side Handicap Challenge Snooker Competition.

RSL Snooker Club, 8 Passage Street, Cleveland.

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 8.00am (registration 7.30am) Redland City Council Perpetual Shield Seniors Mixed Doubles Round Robin Tennis Tournament.

1.30pm Redland City Bands Inc. Seniors Concert at Cleveland Assembly Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland.

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CELEBRATING CELEBRATING SENIORS SENIORS WEEK WEEK 2012 2012 Put a spring into your step

WHAT better way to put a spring in your step in preparation for Spring than celebrating Seniors Week at LifeTec. Join the free fun at the 2012 Active Living Seniors Expo, Morning Tea and Art Exhibition.

Seniors Week 2012 promises to be fun and informative with the inclusion of the 2012 Active Living Seniors Expo and Art Exhibition being held at LifeTec, Level 1, Reading Newmarket Shopping Centre, Cnr Newmarket and Enoggera Roads, Newmarket. Seniors, friends and family are invited to attend the expo on Wednesday 22nd August 2012. The expo starts at 9am and concludes at 1:30pm.

Event coordinator Scott Green said that the event promises to be very informative, interesting and a lot of fun. “The program for the expo includes a variety of information stalls and presentations from numerous organisations that provide services to seniors. It is a great opportunity for the whole community to enjoy

the fabulous entertainment and be informed about the range of community resources available to seniors,” Mr Green said. Attendees will be well catered for with a free scrumptious morning tea.

The event is supported by the Queensland Government.

An art exhibition and sale of over 30 works created by seniors will be on display at LifeTec from the Monday the 20th to Saturday the 25th August 2012. Entry is free. The event will also feature the launch of a new national online resource for seniors. LifeTec is proud to be hosting the expo at their display centre that also features 1000s of items of assistive technology equipment.

LifeTec Queensland has been helping people to remain independent for 30 years by providing free professional advice on assistive technology.

For more information about the Expo and LifeTec visit www.lifetec.org.au or phone 07 3552 9000.

Free night out for seniors AS part of Seniors Week 2012 (18 – 26 August) Seniors Enquiry Line will be holding a freeJazz and Swing night for 250 Seniors at the Riverside Reception Centre in New Farm on Friday 17th August 2012. Come and dance the night away to the sounds of the Cleveland Past Masters Big Band. The evening will also feature a light meal, lucky door prizes and a good time all round. Bookings are essential and will be taken from Monday 23 July subject to availability.

Seniors Enquiry Line is a contact point for Seniors Week Events and is a Queensland wide information and referral service for older people and community workers operated by UnitingCare Community and funded by the Department of Communities. Please call Seniors Enquiry Line on 1300 135 500 Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

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ters who travelled so far to establish their presence in the new colony of Brisbane.

From humble beginnings the Sisters established their Mother House in All Hallows’ Convent. Now, 150 years later, this historic and beautiful former Convent is home to the Mercy Heritage Centre.

The Mercy Heritage Centre at All Hallows’ Convent 547 Ann St Brisbane is open to the public Mondays and Fridays 9am-2pm. Entry is free; donations are much appreciated.

Group bookings are available any day; morning and afternoon teas are available for groups of 12 or more.

A special Open Day is on Saturday October 6 from 9am-2pm in association with Brisbane Open House.

Ph (07) 3831 2252 or see www.mercyheritage.com.

The Mercy Heritage Centre has retained much of the original convent layout and fabric. Most of the 26 beautifully curated

exhibitions are contained within the rooms interpreting events and activities which took place therein.

This includes many interesting, and often surprising, aspects of convent life such as novice training, devotional practices, travel stories of Sisters sent to far-flung ministries, as well as many per-

sonal accounts of their own experiences.

The largest and final exhibition completes the Sisters’ story.

Works of Mercy is a comprehensive display chronicling the Sisters’ journey from stepping ashore in 1861, to extending their network of health, education and welfare programs across

the state, to the many well-known causes they continue to be involved in today.

The Mercy Heritage Centre conveys an impressive, engaging and sometimes poignant account of these women who have contributed so much to the development of essential services in Queensland and beyond.

Tuesday lunchtime concert series CONCERTS are held every Tuesday in Brisbane at various locations.

All concerts are free and there are no bookings required.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tuesday 7 August, 12 noon at City Baptist Tabernacle, 163 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane.

Savour the vocal harmonies of Benchmark barbershop quartet, Australia’s Got Talent 2011 grand finalists and the funny and jazzy a capella sextet Shiver me Timbre.

Tuesday 14 August, 12 noon at The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street, Brisbane.

A very special performance by local band Tell Heaven will capture the triumph of the spirit and the rousing call to arms that is inspired by Gospel music.

Tuesday 21 August, 12 noon at The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Celebrating Debussy’s 150th birthday, pianist Regis Danillon, soprano Leslie Martin, flautist Karen Lonsdale, guitarist Campbell Ross and Mythos wind quintet present impressions of Debussy.

Tuesday 28 August, 12

noon at The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Popular Blonde Chocolate Band revisit the last four decades of heartwrenching ballads to the lively pop classics.

Tuesday 4 September, 12 noon at The Salva-

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BSOLproposes comprehensive Q & A program for Seniors Week

BSOL mentors Gary Alcorn, Ethna Brown, Hugh Wiseman and Dom White at the recent BSOL Q & A sessionat the Ashgrove Library

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BRISBANE Seniors Online (BSOL) continues to run successful Question and Answer (Q& A) sessions across Brisbane as part of its 2012 program to bring the services offered by BSOL to the attention of seniors and people over 50. Also BSOL mentors are available to try and answer any computer related questions at these sessions. A full program is proposed for Seniors Week.

A series of 15 Q & A’s were originally planned throughout 2012 but this has been expanded and now includes sessions being run at retirement homes and for community groups that have invited BSOL to present sessions for their members. BSOL have speakers available on request to talk to community groups about what it does and how BSOL can help your

members. As part of Seniors Week in Queensland (18-26 August), BSOL is offering a Q& A session every weekday across Brisbane at Brisbane City Council libraries as well as the Capalaba Library in the Redlands City Council area. These are Monday 20th Kenmore; Tue 21st Chermside; Wed 22 nd Sunnybank Hills; Thur 23rd Capalaba and Fri 24th Carindale. All sessions except Carindale are 2pm to 4pm which will be 10am to 12 noon. BSOL appreciates the assistance given to them by the Brisbane City Council Libraries and their staff across Brisbane as well as the Redlands City Council for the use of their library facilities to run the regular Q & A events.

BSOL provides computer training for seniors and over 50’s in the Brisbane and near Brisbane area.

This is normally con-

ducted as one on one training sessions but in some areas, may be offered in small classes. Volunteer computer mentors provide this training.

Mentors are matched to learners based on the existing skills a learner already possesses and what they would like to learn.New learners as well as volunteer mentors are always welcome to join BSOL. Whilst learners need to be seniors or over 50, there is no minimum age for volunteer mentors and administrative support volunteers.

In addition to basic computer training, advanced sessions are available on the use of specialised programs and applications. Guest expert presenters also run sessions on other topics such as internet banking, avoiding internet fraud; using photo and video editing software; online shopping; office applications; Skype, VOIP and remote

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Mentors are welcome to attend these sessions.

Depending on the complexity of the topic, BSOL learners may attend some sessions by invitation.

However the new Apple group is open to any mentor or learner who is interested in using any Apple product including IPhones, IPads, IPods, Mac computers and laptops.

Seniors living at home alone can experience social isolation. Computers and the internet can assist with keeping in touch with relatives and friends all over the world. However some activity on the internet can be unsafe and there are many scams that put computer users at risk. BSOL can show users how to secure their computer, surf the internet safely and minimise risk when doing such things as online purchasing, using social network sites and internet banking.

There is a great demand for more volunteers in the community from not-forprofit groups. The skills acquired by seniors through BSOL computer training can be utilised in outside organisations.

This canresult in great satisfaction where a novice learner can be gainfully utilised by helping with key tasks in other not-forprofit organisations. In BSOL, volunteer computer mentors and administrative support staff are always welcome.

For more information about BSOL ring 3210 6983 (10am-3pm Mon-Fri) or see the BSOL website www.bsol.asn.au

SPECIAL OPEN DAY: 6 October 2012, 9am – 2pm In association with Brisbane Open House Step into the atmospheric Mercy Heritage Centre and explore the life and work of the Sisters of Mercy in one of Brisbane’s oldest surviving buildings. The core of the building, Adderton, was built in 1858 by John Petrie.

A convent for more than 144 years, visitors now have the unique opportunity to explore this historic residence, discover the different layers of the building’s history, the magnificent Chapel and an incredible collection of religious relics.

Fridays and Mondays 9am – 2pm. Entry free. Donations appreciated.

Group bookings weekdays. Morning/afternoon teas available for groups of 12 or more.

See our website for more information

Mercy Heritage Centre All Hallows’ Convent, 547 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Contact: (07) 3831 2252 info@mercyheritage.com www.mercyheritage.com

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Simplifying Aged Care Choices Personalised Age Care LINCS Healthcare (LINCS) is a private Nursing and Personal Care Service who are passionate about keeping people at home. They can provide a range of Aged Care Services delivered in your home, including private and government funded subsidised packages.

LINCS has been operating in the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast regions for 6 years now and during this time have been approved by the Government to provide a range of Government funded services. These services include the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the Transition Care Program, the Coordinated Veterans Care Program, the Community Sub-Acute care Program, Work Cover, and Palliative Care QLD. They also have many long-term private self-funded clients.

In response to queries from people worried about the thought of going into a nursing home, including the significant costs associated with this, and how it might be possible to have care put in place to remain at home as an alternative, they developed a unique tool designed to calculate the various fees of Aged Care

Facilities. They built this tool based on the information provided by the Department of Health and Ageing. Using their Aged Care Costing Calculator, they are able to compare this cost with what it would cost to remain at home with services in place, and incorporating both private and government funded subsidised packages.

For a one off fee of $95, a LINCS Nursing Case Manager can come to your home and, in conjunction with you and your family, design and develop a preliminary care plan based around your needs using their unique calculator.

There is no obligation for you to go ahead with the plan if you do not wish to.

To enquire about having one of the LINCS Nursing Team come and take you through the maze of Aged Care funding, and to have them design a preliminary care plan using their Aged Care Costing Calculator, give them a ring on 1300 054 627.

LINCS Healthcare, they are all about ageing and staying at home!

Your Family ... Our Family THE Lodge at Upper Coomera really lives up to the ethos, Your Family... Our Family.

The facility was purpose built in 2007 to provide retirement living at its finest with a lifestyle in which you can do as little or as much as you like. Since then they have recognised the increased need for care management and now provide an alternative to the traditional aged care setting.

There are a range of accommodation options including 1 bedroom community suites and 1 bedroom villas with the confidence and peace of mind of a 24 hour onsite Registered Nurse and emergency support. Daily living is also made easy with The Lodge providing all fresh cooked meals, housekeeping and a linen service all for approximately 87% of the single,

full rate aged pension. Regular feedback from residents is that they enjoy forming new friendships which they have been lacking after being ‘socially isolated’ in their family homes for years. Edna, one of the current residents stated ‘we looked at many places however when we drove into The Lodge, I knew that was where I wanted and needed to be’. Residents enjoy regular activities including; bus outings, shopping groups, indoor bowls, gardening, cooking, trivia and even movie nights. The Lodge is conveniently located on the Northern Gold Coast within 20 minutes of both Southport and Beenleigh. To arrange for a free copy of the ‘Aged Care & Retirement Living’ magazine call Mark on 1300 883 271 or visit the website www.thelodeguppercoomera.com.au.

Outlook is brighter for seniors THE outlook for our ageing population is much brighter than you might think.

Although seniors often need help as they age they can access affordable, quality care as and when they need it.

Always, reliable information is the key to a successful outcome and each month Brisbane Seniors will cover a different aspect of aged care to make it easier for readers to access the help available through the many agencies.

Usually people in a close relationship notice the early warning signs that indicate that there is a developing problem with the other, either a physical disability or commonly, dementia in one of its many forms.

So go to your local GP; if your partner is reluctant, find a reason such as an eye or heart checkup or arrange an appointment for both of you.

Your doctor will advise if the local community health service can help, such as Home and Community Care (HACC) or National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP).

If more help is required the GP will arrange for a (free) assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

which will give access to a myriad of government-funded services.

Invariably people wish to stay in their own homes as long as possible despite the effects of ageing and a wide range of services is available from care providers including allied health professionals, a mix of private religious/charitable organisations and local governments.

Community care can help with daily activities that may have become harder, such as community nursing, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, home modification and maintenance, transport and community-based respite care.

When it is no longer possible to live at home there are Australian Governmentfunded places (residential aged care) suitable or low-care or high-care needs.

Often people are concerned about finances so it helps to know where you or your carer can find the information about the costs of these different types of care, government funding or any other legal issues you need to understand, before you choose an aged care facility.

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Bounty mutineer descendants may hold key to myopia DESCENDANTS of the famous Bounty mutineers who now live on Norfolk Island have among the lowest rate of myopia in the world and may hold the key to unlocking the genetic code for the disease, according to a new study.

A study of residents on Norfolk Island, 1,600 km northeast of Sydney, showed the rate of myopia, or shortsightedness, among Bounty descendants was about half that of the general Australian population. Some 60 years after arriving on Pitcairn, almost 200 descendents of the original muti-

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Mackey said there may be genetic differences in the Norfolk Island population that could lead to breakthroughs in the causes of short-sightedness.

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Older couples sought for study on sleep secrets A good night’s sleep is a precious commodity, but we know hardly anything about how our own sleep patterns - whether good or bad - affect others sleeping under the same roof.Alicia Allan, a PhD psychology researcher in QUT’s CARRS-Q (Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland) is seeking participants to investigate the factors associated with good and bad sleep in older adults. “A particular area of interest for the study is sleep in couples,” Ms Allan said. “Although many people sleep in the same house or same bed as another person, there isn’t a lot of research investigating how sleep in one person might impact sleep in another.

“I’m interested in sleep in couples, both in people who have no sleep problems, as well as those who do experience difficulties with their sleep.” Ms Allan said she needs volunteer couples for the study who are both 65 years or older, and sleep in the same house. “I need both people to participate in the research by wearing an actigraph on their wrist for two weeks, as well as filling out a sleep diary.”

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EVERYDAY thousands of Australians with hearing loss struggle through conversations instead of enjoying the rich sounds that life has to offer.

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Vitamin D links to MS supported by study SCIENTISTS have moved a step closer to understanding how to better treat multiple sclerosis (MS) after more evidence emerged of a crucial link to vitamin D. In the latest study, University of Tasmania researchers discovered that MS sufferers treated with interferon-beta, a common MS drug, had higher vitamin D levels than those not on the treatment.

Interferon-beta caused patients to become far more efficient at making vitamin D in their skin, senior researcher Professor Bruce Taylor said.

MS sufferers taking the drug had nearly three times as much vitamin D from the same amounts of sun exposure than those who didn’t take interferon-beta, he said.

The results also shed light on how the therapy works, which has previously been unclear although it was thought to affect the immune system.

Interferon-beta only reduced the risk of having an MS attack if patients had sufficient levels of vitamin D in their system, Prof Taylor said.

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The research was instigated by the high rates of MS in the state, Prof Taylor said. The condition is more common in populations living further from the equator.

Tasmanians are seven times more likely to have MS than people in Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory and rates are three times higher than in NSW, Prof Taylor said.

He said the findings would need to be tested further in clinical trials.

However, the discovery will also be examined in an upcoming Australian study investigating the effect of taking vitamin D supplements on people with early MS symptoms.

That research will be carried out between 2012 and 2016 by MS Research Australia and the Florey Neuroscience Institutes in Melbourne.

“Hopefully, there will be a major public health initiative in the future about how to treat or prevent MS,” Prof Taylor told AAP. The study was published in the journal Neurology.

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Beyondblue to tackle depression and anxiety in aged care sector THE rate of depression among older people living in residential care has been found to be much higher than the general population – around 35 per cent, or one in three residents.

Older people who require a high level of support to continue living in their own homes are twice as likely to experience depression compared to older people who need less support.

In response to these figures and the lack of widespread training in mental health issues available to aged care staff, beyondblue is set to roll out a new national training program– the Professional Education to Aged Care (PEAC) program – to educate aged care workers about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in older people.

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“Depression and anxiety should not be considered a normal part of getting older and symptoms of these conditions may often be attributed to other chronic illnesses, but depression and anxiety in older people can be treated and improve the person’s quality of life immensely,” says Kate Carnell, CEO of beyondblue.

The program aims to help improve detection, diagnosis and management of these conditions in both residential and community settings.

The PEAC Program promotes strategies, based on research, to care for older people with depression and anxiety disorders effectively – both in residential and community care settings.

Kate Carnell said it is vitally important that such training is now available to people working in the aged care sector.

“Prior to PEAC’s development, aged care providers were approaching beyondblue to find out where they could access training on depression and anxiety in older people for their staff. Few options existed that we could recommend.

It’s fantastic that there is now an evidence-based training program to support aged care workers in their crucial work of caring for our elderly. This is great news for both older people and their families,” Ms Carnell said.

“It is isn’t an easy job – Australia’s population is ageing and along with all the other health issues that come with ageing, depression and anxiety are often overlooked as a ‘normal’ part of the process.

Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of ageing. This training will hopefully get that across, and result in improved outcomes and care for older people living with these conditions.” Ms Carnell said.

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IN December 2011, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a web statement publicising the decision to cancel all pain-killers containing dextropropoxyphene - Capadex, Di-Gesic, Doloxene and Paradex - from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), to come into effect on 1 March 2012.

This decision was made after the TGA found that the safety risks of using pain-killers (analgesics) containing dextropropoxyphene outweighed the benefits that may be provided by these medicines. This position is consistent with that of medicine regulators in the United States, Europe, New Zealand and elsewhere, where dextropropoxyphene-containing medicines have already been removed from the market.

The initial TGA decision to cancel the registration of the four medicines was confirmed in January 2012 after review by a delegate of the Minister. The sponsor of Di-Gesic and Doloxene has now appealed to the AAT against the decision to cancel these two medicines. The hearing of the appeal is currently scheduled to start towards the end of May 2012.

On 16 February 2012, the AAT granted a stay on the implementation of the cancellation decision for DiGesic and Doloxene. The cancellation decision on these two medicines will not therefore become operative on 1 March 2012. Di-Gesic and Doloxene will now remain on the ARTG at least until the final hearing by the AAT has taken place, or until further order of the AAT. If you have been taking Capadex, Di-Gesic, Doloxene or Paradex regularly for chronic pain, you should not stop taking the medicine until you have talked with your doctor. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause you to experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anxiety and shivering. If you are currently taking Capadex or Paradex, please note that there is only a short time left before these products become unavailable for supply, so it is advisable to contact your doctor soon to discuss the transition to alternative pain relief.

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MY Heartspeak Conference is coming up on the 11th and 12th of August at Carseldine (north Brisbane). Mango Hill “Meat the in the sandwich” Mum Marney Perna (a carer for elderly parents and adult children living at home) is inspiring other Mums to step up and start their own businesses. Marney is inspiring women to work from the heart in business,

a legacy from a teenage illness that taught her to celebrate the small successes in life. She also regularly gives talks to carers groups about stress management. Who would believe an inflamed teenage heart would shape the life of Marney Perna, the Mango Hill instigator of My Heart Speak heartpreneurs. As a 14-year-old, Marney was diagnosed with

Rheumatic Fever (inflammation of the heart) and Chorea, known as St Vitus Dance. The latter was a bacterial infection in the brain, a secondary infection from her childhood bout of tonsillitis. St Vitus Dance affected Marney’s motor neurone skills, which made squeezing toothpaste onto a toothbrush a major achievement.

It taught Marney a valuable life lesson to “Celebrate the small successes in life” and to have compassion for people experiencing difficulties, whatever they may be .In those challenging pubescent years, Marney rejected education due to health conditions and it was surprisingly health conditions in her 40s (developed after a car accident) that led her to embrace education. She immersed herself in the study of Kinesiology at a time when other middleaged women were taking up karaoke or latin dancing. Marney said about a third of businesses in Australia were run by women and she wanted to help them reconnect to their life dreams and pas-

sions – to do what they work from the heart and ness people to follow her tion about My Heartspeak love and make an income encourages other busi- lead. For more informa- phone 0407 029 943. using their gifts, inner wisdom and skills.

Through My Heartspeak, a business conference she has organised at the Carseldine Tavernetta from 11 to 12 August, Marney’s aim is for participants to be empowered with practical skills and collective wisdom based on more than 100 years industry experience (of the seven presenters).

She is keen to help new and existing business owners at the conference to develop a crystal and champagne mindset. Her intention is to help them change their attitude to the way they do business, to walk the talk and adjust their choice of spoken words to consistent positive messages for customers and any other people they come into contact with. Marney has weathered many ups and downs in her life health wise and financially through the Storm investment crisis, but she remains positive and remembers to count her blessings. She celebrates the small successes in life. Marney continues to

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Stigma surrounding dementia today as widespread as ever

MORE than half of Australians mistakenly attribute the symptoms of dementia to being a normal part of ageing, according to a Newspoll survey.

Ita Buttrose, President of Alzheimer’s Australia, speaking at the National Press Club, said the survey found that nearly one in five Australians said that if a family member had memory loss or confusion they would think it was a natural part of ageing and 10 per cent of people aged 19-34 had never heard of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

Ms Buttrose said these Newspoll results, released

by Eli Lilly, reflect a lack of awareness and stigma surrounding dementia that can lead to social exclusion not only for people with dementia, but also their carers and families, along with delays in seeking medical help.

Another recent study, ‘Exploring dementia and stigma beliefs – a pilot study of Australian adults aged 40 to 65 years’, from the Centre of Health Initiatives at University of Wollongong showed equally concerning results.

“The findings of the study suggest that many people hold negative attitudes towards people with dementia. Of the 616 people who responded to the survey, over half indicated that people with dementia cannot be expected to have a meaningful conversation.

“Over a third said that people with dementia could be irritating and one in ten indicated that they would avoid spending time with a person with dementia.

“Instead of supporting people at a time of great diffi-

culty and challenge, the instinct for many in our community is to turn their back and walk away.” Ms Buttrose said.

“A diagnosis of dementia brings with it social isolation and a sense of shame for the individual.”

Ms Buttrose said change would only come through a greater awareness and understanding of dementia and a national approach to promoting awareness.

“The Living Longer, Living Better package set the scene for significant reform in aged care and a new determination to tackle dementia both as a health and aged care issue,” Ms Buttrose said.

“We want to get the message across that as a society we can beat dementia in the same way we have tackled HIV/Aids, cancer and heart disease.

“The Government has yet to address the serious inequity in research funding. Dementia research is grossly underfunded in relation to health and care costs, disability burden and prevalence compared to other chronic diseases.”

Alzheimer’s Australia is advocating for an increase of $200 million government investment for research which would be equivalent of 1% of the total cost of care. Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers.

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Australia and China promote healthy ageing

CHINESE and Australia scientists have been meeting at the Australian Academy of Science to examine ways to use the genome, stem cells and smart technologies to extend life and promote healthy ageing.

Researchers at the ninth annual Australia-China symposium have studied ageing, and shared the latest advances in strategies to try to ensure that people live long lives in good health.

“Many people do not realise that during the past 50 years, not only has China become a world economic power, but its population, especially in the cities, lives about as long as we do, and suffers from the same burden of chronic disease associated with ageing,” said Professor Bob Williamson, symposium co-chair and Secretary for Science Policy at the Aus-

tralian Academy of Science.

“It’s important to use our best scientific knowledge to help implement intervention strategies to reduce the burden of these diseases.

“This has become possible thanks to advances from the human genome project, which permit early diagnosis of gene mutations such as those causing cancer, and the use of new techniques based on stem cells, medical bionic ears and eyes, and nanotechnology.”

“Even more importantly, meetings such as this kick-start collaborations between scientists in Australia and China, and will help both countries to find new solutions to ensure healthy ageing through science, technology and engineering,” he said.

“Australia and China together can lead our region

in providing innovative responses to this challenge, reducing the economic and social burden on families, communities and nations.”

The symposium was held at the Australian Academy of Science’s Shine Dome, in Canberra.

It was organised by the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian

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Wishart Village resident celebrates 102nd birthday Being happy and positive is the key to a long life according to a Wishart Village resident who celebrated her 102nd birthday recently.

Elefteria Banos thoroughly enjoyed socialising with friends, residents and staff at the birthday party held in her honour at Wishart Village, saying it’s important to “be happy with life and happy as a person”.

Staff at the Queensland Baptist Care centre are passionate about caring for others and are very fond of the funloving and social resident.

Born of Greek descent, Elefteria was raised in Alexandra in Egypt and speaks five languages fluently, French, English, Greek, Arabic and Italian.

She moved to Australia in 1952 with her first husband, who sadly passed away

a number of years later and she never had any children. The chatty centenarian remarried in 1957 and lived in Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales where she helped her husband run a banana farm and packing shed.

The couple relocated to Upper Mount Gravatt in Brisbane when they both retired and Elefteria lived there until she moved into Wishart Village aged care centre in 2011, at the age of 101.

Celebrating with her on the day at Wishart Village were several members of the Tsamis family who are friends of her family from Egypt and have become her adopted family in Australia.

Mrs Tsamis said that Elefteria “is a real sociable person who loves parties, cross-stitching and also enjoys the pokies”.

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For chronic sinus, massage Vicks on temples and sinuses; also excellent for severe headaches with sinus.

For chronic migraines try vinegar on damp cloth and place on forehead. Also try lemon juice in black tea.

Courtesy The Comet May, 2012

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Steam into Spring THE Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) has entered its 55th year of operating rail tours.

Over 950 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.

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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.

Every Queenslander would know about one of our state’s great rail journeys – The Sunlander which travels through our great coastal scenery three times a week following the Sunshine Route., but only twice a year does the Winelander take to the rails for a weekend escape to the Granite Belt to visit the

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Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Mt. Fuji, Kyota, Hiroshima, Kobe, Nara, Osaka

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LET US GUIDE YOU TO DISCOVER MEXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA From $7850 including air package, twin share, you will be escorted through the ancient cultures of the Aztecs and Mayans, Spanish architecture of the 1500’s, the nature’s wonders of Mexico and the birthplace of Tequila and Mariachis.

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regions great wineries.

Run by the Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division), the air conditioned Winter Winelander departs Brisbane on Saturday 25th August This diesel hauled relaxing two day tour escapes the hustle and bustle of the city as the train travels out through the western suburbs, through the salad bowl Lockyer Valley and climbs the scenic Toowoomba Range. As the train speeds through the wheat growing areas on the Southern Downs, a delicious lunch is served to passenger’s seats and short wine tasting sessions are held in the club car just to get you in the mood before the train arrives at its destination.

Local Granite Belt wines are presented for tasting

sessions (whites are usually the flavour of the day on the forward journey) in the club car.

On arrival at Stanthorpe coaches will take passengers to a selection of wineries, then to a special dinner at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism.

The train departs on Sunday morning a 10am for the return to Brisbane with reds being the flavour of the day during the wine tasting sessions and once again lunch is served as the train passes through the Southern Downs board. Arrival back into the city is scheduled for around 6.00pm to conclude a very relaxing week end winter escape.

Spring is not far and it is time to book for the very popular trip to the Toowoomba Carnival of

Flowers. Two great tours are planned – a steam train journey from Brisbane to Toowoomba and return on Saturday 22nd September and the Silver Bullet Rail Motor on Wednesday 26 th September. The climb of the Toowoomba Range with its nine tunnels is spectacular, and the colourful street procession and a selection of prize winning gardens are included on this tour. An optional lunch in the Historic Railway Refreshment Rooms is also available.

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.

Ray Edser (Tour Manager)

Glass On Glasshouse – Time to Spoil Yourself IF you need to get away to somewhere beautiful, and spoil yourself by staying in a cottage that you won’t want to leave, - this is the place.

Marvel at the myriad wildlife sounds at night, count the millions of stars, relax on the large deck, take an indulgent spa, listen to the birdlife in the trees and become closer to nature.

Accommodation consists of three very modern self-contained cottages which are purpose-built for your comfort.

They have two walls of floor-to-ceiling glass which offer spectacular Mountain views and give a tremendous feeling of light and space.

Sit on the deck and watch the kangaroos, or listen to the sounds of the Kookaburras and Black Cockatoos.

The cottages are surrounded by bushland are set well away from the road, yet only 6Km from the nearest town of Glasshouse Mountains.

We offer you the chance to experience nature, yet be close enough to civilisation to pop out to a country pub or local restaurant if you desire.

Unfortunately, because there’s a lot of local wildlife pets aren’t allowed. Please note that smoking is only allowed on the deck of the cottages.

Testimonial: “These glass pods are nothing short of remarkable.

The attention to detail in terms of design and hospitality by the owners is extraordinary.

We were absolutely delighted to discover these gems; they surpassed our expectations giving us the most sensational break there.

The expansive views of the Glasshouse Mountains from inside the luxurious pods

were breathtaking.

We will be regulars (if we can get a booking we expect this boutique development will be very popular). World class, truly” Dominic, UK (stayed for 4 nights).

For more information call Glass on Glasshouse 5496 9608 or check the website: www.glassonglass house.com.au

ALL ABOARD FOR A RELAXING JOURNEY

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August WINTER WINELANDER Two day tour to the Granite Belt by Air Conditioned train Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Travel by Steam train to Queensland’s most well known floral event both days Wednesday 26th September SILVER BULLET SPRING TIME EXPRESS Rail Motor tour to the beautiful Spring Bluff & Toowoomba gardens “Book early as seats are limited”

SUNSHINE EXPRESS RAIL TOURS P.O. BOX 1119, TOOWONG, 4066 Phone 3252 1759 Fax 3252 1767 Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division ABN 74 009 767 579

HOLIDAY & Leisure Being single doesn’t mean you have to travel solo NEW ZEALAND has been described as ‘a world in miniature’ - yet there is nothing small about it. From North to South the experiences, sights and sounds are wide and varied.

Undeniably and breathtakingly beautiful, the country is a fusion of history, tradition and culture complemented with a modern infrastructure. New Zealand offers a great array of exciting activities to experience and, being largely untouched, provides its visitors with postcard perfect scenery all year round.

Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist, know that coach touring throughout New Zealand is skewed towards the senior traveller. It is an age group where many travel without partners for various reasons and maybe feel a little inhibited surrounded by couples. By joining a tour specifically aimed towards single travellers they get the opportunity to travel with likeminded individuals and

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make a network of new friends As market leaders it is no surprise that Grand Pacific Tours dedicated ‘Single Traveller’ departures continue to be an outstanding success. A returned traveller comments, “I needed to get away, but did not want to travel alone. The companionship of the tour was perfect for my needs.”

Buoyed by this success Grand Pacific Tours have released their dedicated Single Travellers Luxury Coach Holidays for 2012-13 with guaranteed departures on their 16 Day Highlights Tour of New Zealand.

The tour is fully escorted by a long standing Grand Pacific Tours’ Guide. Their professional approach will help ‘break the ice’ and ensure the group bond to be one big happy family.

The 16 Day Tour begins in the Canterbury region, where you will discover the delights of the South Island such as Dunedin, Milford Sound and Queenstown.

Discover one of the great train journeys of the world and travel through the Waimakariri basin onboard the TranzAlpine. Spend a number of days touring the North Island, visiting cultural Rotorua, the stunning Bay of Islands and finishing the tour in Auckland – the ‘City of Sails’.

On the first night of the tour a special introductory dinner including a complimentary welcome drink, will give all travellers the opportunity to circulate and get to know their fellow travelling companions before they set off on their journey.

Additional free evenings are included in the itinerary so travellers can enjoy dining experiences with their new found friends. Also benefit from Grand Pacific Tours reserved seating policy at all hotels for breakfast and dinner putting the traveller’s mind at rest that they will never need to dine alone.

For more information contact Grand Pacific Tours on 1800 622 768

(Conditions Apply) 46 DAYS GRAND AMERICA &CANADA Dep. 22nd Sept 2012. From $10,995 Visiting Calgary, Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls, autumn Leaves, Boston, New York, Orlando, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Includes Return Airfares, 42 B’fasts, 2 Lunches & 8 Dinners.

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35 DAYS ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES, IRELAND Escorted Tour Dep. 18th May 2013 (Chelsea Flower Show) 27th July (Edinburgh Tattoo) 2013 Five nights London – Stopovers 3 nights in Bangkok and Hong Kong Fares from: $6,995. (early booking 2013) 21 day UK tour – 19 breakfasts – 10 dinners.

Add: 15 day European Cruise from $5,683

LONDON, PARIS & EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE 33 days with stopovers in Bangkok & Hong Kong 4 nights London & Paris & 14 night cruise, with tours.

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Breakfast London, Paris, Bangkok and Hong Kong. All meals with wine and tours on Cruise.

38 DAY LONDON & EUROPE Departs: 18th May 2013 (Chelsea flower Show) 27 July 2013 (Edinburgh Tattoo) Bangkok (3) London (2) 27 day tour visiting France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Holland & Hong Kong. Fares from $7,995 33 Breakfast & 10 dinners – Many other European Tour options available. Add 15 day Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise with meals Tours & wine.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure At home in Istanbul

by Phil Hawkes

Herman’s Tours and Travel

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS Day Tours from $38 Sept - Dec 2012 1 September 2012 – O’Reilly’s $40 22 September 2012 – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers $46 6 October 2012 – Tyalgum – “Flutterbies’ $75-00 (includes lunch) 16 October 2012 – Twin Towns - Back to the Tivoli $40 22 October 2012 – Gold Coast Wax Museum $65-00 (includes lunch ) 3 November 2012 – North Coast – Off The Beaten Track $58 (includes lunch) 17 November 2012 – Christmas Shopping – Carrara Markets $38 24 November 2012 – Annual Christmas Lunch – King Ludwigs Maleny $85 1 December 2012 – Macleay Island $65 (includes lunch) 11 December 2012 – Twin Towns - Back to the Tivoli $40

Extended Tours from $490 15-16 September - Whale Watching Hervey Bay 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT Includes – dinner, bed& breakfast, morning teas & whale watching cruise twin share $490 single supplement $40

24 – 26 December Christmas 2012 Gold Coast ‘Indulgence’ 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS – from $1090 Includes – 2 nights JUPITERS HOTEL Gold Coast, Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Lunches (Christmas Lunch Tweed River Cruises), 2 Dinners $1090 single supplement $260 30 December – 5 January MURRAY RIVER CRUISE – 8 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS Includes – Return Air Fares, 2 Nights Adelaide, 4 Nights Murray River Cruise, All breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners, Barossa Valley Tour From $2280-00 (inside cabin) single supplement from $350 16 August - ALASKA 2013 Includes – Holland America Luxury Cruise (Verandah Stateroom Cabin). Rockie Mountaineer First Class Rail Journeys, Return Flights, 43 Superb Meals & more From $16,500 single supplement available Book Early & Save – 2nd passenger ‘Fly Free’ ALL EXTENDED TOURS INCLUDE – Home pickup and return (Brisbane Metropolitan Area )

Contact our office for brochures on all above tours Enquiries: 599 Oxley Road, Corinda - PO Box 200 Corinda, 4075

Phone: 3379 6255

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HOLIDAY PRICING Departing Sydney $15,145pp twin share Please note taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change without notice

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• International flights from Sydney • All internal flights on board private chartered aircrafts • Nine nights staying in luxury tented camps and lodges • Daily game viewing activities at each location • Boat ride to explore Livingstone Island • A three course lunch overlooking Victoria Falls • Three nights on board the luxurious Zambezi Queen including quality wine and beer with all meals • All water based game viewing on tender boats whilst on the Zambezi Queen • Land-based cultural village tour • All transfers and park entrance fees • Laundry at Kafunta River Lodge, Kasaka River Lodte, Xakanaxa Camp • Qualified African tour guides on all game drives • Experienced tour escort from Australia

Gaye Reeves at the Ayasofa Hotel

When Gaye Reeves finished work after 28 years with the same family-owned Melbourne company, she faced the same problem as many other “independent” retirees: what to do next? The answer: travel even more than in the past, which had always been a passion anyway. So, after extensive journeys to such unlikely places as Ethiopia, Yemen, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, Gaye’s fascination with Middle Eastern culture landed her in Turkey….and there the story begins.

After travelling all over Turkey with a friend who had a house in a small village, she fell in love…..with Istanbul, and in particular, a building. Not just any building, but a seemingly run-down hotel with an interesting past. Called the Ayasofya Hotel, it cried out for love and attention….and money. Undeterred, Gaye decided to stay on in Istanbul, negotiate a lease on the property, and plunge headlong into the world of renovation.

That was five years ago and the rest, as they say, is history. Today, the Ayasofya Hotel is a boutique property….in some ways, still a work in progress, but that’s the way it is when you try to add value to an old building. The task of improving and marketing a small hotel, training staff and maintaining standards is neverending. As Gaye puts it, “Every day presents a new challenge, and it’s exhausting, but I love it”.

And clearly, she loves the city and its people.

Walk around the neighbourhood with her and you begin to understand why. On a recent visit, we were stopped many times by locals greeting Gaye like an old friend, and she in turn has mastered enough Turkish to converse with them. Her

Pictured above L-R: Brad, Courtney, Laurice and Amanda

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View from Ayasofa Hotel Turkey

personality has overridden the expected difficulties of dealing with a foreign male-dominated culture and business ethic, no doubt because of the passion she brings to the project.

Gaye has a local business partner [a necessity in Turkey] and loyal staff who are courteous and helpful. The hotel rooms are not huge, but comfortable with modern bathrooms and eclectic Turkish furnishings. Breakfasts are simple, but sufficient to get you going; and there’s a rooftop terrace where Gaye holds court during “happy hour”, a good Aussie tradition much appreciated by guests.

Much has been written about Istanbul lately, as it’s one of the globe’s new tourism “hot spots”. Suffice to say that apart from history and culture, there’s a great deal to enjoy there, including great food, excellent shopping in the bazaars, local markets and especially the antique rug dealers. Gaye Reeves can recommend a few reliable shops to help ease the uncertainty of haggling in the bazaar, which is fun if you like bargaining but a pain if you don’t.

The Ayasofya Hotel has an ideal location close to most of the tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque and the Ayasofya Museum, and the incredible Roman underground cistern. Not to mention the famous Grand Bazaar close by.

Istanbul is now Gaye Reeves’ home, and her Ayasofya Hotel is a home away from home for travellers lucky enough to enjoy her hospitality. As she says, “This is the kind of retirement I always dreamed about, in one of the world’s most exciting cities”. www.visitistanbul.org www.ayasofyahotel.com www.istanbulstopovertours.com

HOLIDAY & Leisure USA & Canada will be unforgettable in 2013 with Globus North America program

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GLOBUS has introduced a whole host of new and unforgettable experiences in its North America tour collection for 2013, from husky racing and the aurora borealis in Alaska to the enchanting natural wonders of the American west.

Six new tours have been added to an already packed selection of premium holidays covering the length and breadth of the United States and Canada – a total of 50 different itineraries, priced from as little as $1,679* per person twin share for the eight-day Canyon Country Adventure.

Additions to the Globus 2013 program include a 15day tour Exploring America’s Great Parks, taking you on a grand circuit of six states and their most revered national parks, priced from $3,109* per person twin share. Each day brings new unforgettable landscapes from the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley to Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton.

The new tour is just one of 18 itineraries that take advantage of the Globus GoParks partnership with the US National Park Foundation. For each passenger on a GoParks tour, Globus makes a contribution to the foundation’s efforts to preserve America’s National Parks. In return, Globus travellers gain access to exclusive experiences and accommodation inside many of the key parks.

Globus offers first class touring and world class value.

You’ll stay in hotels that are conveniently located, often within minutes of major attractions, and can enjoy an array of sightseeing with a professional tour director.

Book a Globus 2013 tour at least 12 months ahead of departure and save 10 per cent of the land-only portion of the tour. Other Globus discounts available include five per cent off for Journeys Club repeat passengers and $150 per couple off the cost of a second tour.

For more information contact your local Travellers Choice travel agent on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au.

ATTENTION ALL COACH TRAVELLERS CANBERRA FLORIADE FESTIVAL Snowy Mountains - Bowral - Hunter Valley Gardens, Port Macquarie, Ski Tube Train 8 Days 22nd - 29th September 2012 $1399 Fare includes: Good Motels, Breakfast & Dinners, admissions & touring. Floriade, Parliament House, Royal Mint, Cockington Green, Snowy Mountains - Cooma Hydro Electric Info Centre, Jindabyne, Ski Tube Train.

Bowral - morning tea and entry Corbett Park Tulip Gardens, Hunter Valley Gardens, Train Ride & Winery.

Home Pick-up & Return Sunshine Coast & Caboolture areas, Brisbane, Redcliffe, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Pt.

OUTBACK QLD EXPLORER Longreach - Winton - Dinosaur Stampede - Charlville - EmeraldBarcaldine - Rockhampton - Yeppoon - Town of 1770 $1799.00 - 9 Days - 4th - 12th September 2012 Fare Includes: Good Motels - Breakfast & Dinners, Admissions: Dinosaur Stampede Lark Quarry, Longreach Hall of Fame, Qantas Museum, Dinner Cruise Thompson River, Australian Workers Heritage Centre, Light lunch - Winton, afternoon tea Keppel Bay Marina.

Home Pick-Up & Return: Sunshine Coast & Caboolture areas, Brisbane, Redcliffe, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Pt.

Caboolture, Redcliffe, Brisbane Metro Area, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Pt, Kingscliff Will mail Itinerary on all tours, Please Phone

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Once in a Lifetime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North America All Over!

GRAND America & Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The ultimate escorted tour of a lifetime!

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;once in a lifetimeâ&#x20AC;? tour with the mature traveller in mind. 60 days on the North American continent, each day something new & different experience the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Niagara Falls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Glaciers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mounties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Canyons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The National Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adobe Villages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Great Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Highways and the Byways !

The tour departs from Australia on Wednesday 05 September 2012 Join us as we depart Australia on our Air New Zealand flight for Los Angeles and the start of our epic tour of USA & Canada. Spend 4 nights in the Disneyland area before setting off through Los Angeles and Universal Studios for Camarillo. Visit Hearst Castle on the way to Monterey . Travel 17 mile Drive to Oakhurst on the edge of Yosemite National Park.

Enjoy two nights in San Francisco before travelling up the coast to Eureka and through the Giant Redwoods to Portland. The picturesque Olympia Peninsula will take us through Olympia , with a view of the Capitol , and on to Port Angeles. A ferry ride will take us into Canada and the spectacular city of Victoria.

Visit Butchart Gardens and travel north on Vancouver Island through Chemainus â&#x20AC;&#x153;the little town that didâ&#x20AC;? to Dukes Point and a ferry ride across the Straits of Georgia to Vancouver.

Journey through the Fraser Canyon and Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate to Kamloops and on through the Rockies to Jasper.

Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Banff and then through Calgary to Polson on the shores of Flathead Lake.

This morning we travel through Butte and Boseman to Billings and then onto Deadwood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.

Visit Mt Rushmore and Bear Country USA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where the bears roam free and stop at The Little Big Horn Battlefield â&#x20AC;&#x201C; site of Custerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Stand. Travel across through the Black Hills of South Dakota and the plains through Mitchell , Madison, Toledo to Niagara Falls.

Leave Niagara Falls and travel on to Ottawa and Montreal before turning south into New England and Boston, New York, Washington, Williamsburg, Savannah to Orlando.

Half way and enjoy a 4 night break in Orlando â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visit Kennedy Space Centre and explore on your own or take an optional air boat ride through the reeds at Christmas. Leaving Orlando the tour heads north to Montgomery and Nashville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Home of Country Music and then on to Memphis and Graceland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Home of Elvis Presley - and visit Sun Studios Next stop is New Orleans and the fascinating world of Creole and Cajun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visit Oak Alley Plantation and explore Bourbon Street.

Travel on through Baton Rouge and Houston to San Antonio and visit The Alamo.

Journey through Texas and across the Pecos to Fort

Stockton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; turn north to Carlsbad and visit the spectacular caverns and then on to Albuquerque. Visit Old Town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then on through Sante Fe to Durango.

Travel through Four Corners and on to Kayenta with a trip into Monument Valley and an awesome barbecue at Rain God Mesa. Next stop is Flagstaff our base for the Grand Canyon where you can explore the trails on your own or take a helicopter ride over the Canyon. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of this wonder of the world.

Cross the new highway across the Hoover Dam and arrive Las Vegas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the City that never sleeps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a quick ride down the famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stripâ&#x20AC;? and on to our Hotel for 2 nights.

Time in Las Vegas is at your leisure or you may like to visit the factory outlets for one last â&#x20AC;&#x153;shop till you dropâ&#x20AC;? !!

The last day our coach tour takes us through the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles International airport where we board our Air New Zealand flight for Home.

Be part of this epic tour that will leave you with great friends, wonderful memories and â&#x20AC;&#x153;stories that will last a lifetimeâ&#x20AC;? The Tour departs on 05 September 2012 & 04 September 2013 -. For more information or a colour brochure please contact World Discovery Tours on 1 800 645 055 **60 days too long for you ??!! Take any part of the tour for instance :- Air fares included .

1. 22 days Los Angeles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West Coast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victoria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vancouver Canadian Rockies $6995 per person twin share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Sep 5, 2012 & Sep 4, 2013 2. 27 days Seattle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victoria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vancouver- Canadian Rockies â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mt Rushmore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Niagara Falls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ottawa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Montreal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Boston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New York. $7995 per person twin share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Sep 15, 2012 & Sep 14, 2013 3. 21 days Calgary to New York or Orlando $5995 per person twin share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Sep 22, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sep 21, 2013 4. 23 days Canada & USA East Coast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toronto to Orlando $7495 per person twin share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Sep 28 2012 & Sep 27, 2013 5. 26 days Orlando â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nashville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Memphis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Orleans â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Durango â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Las Vegas $7995 per person twin share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Oct 12, 2012 & Oct 11, 2013 6. 34 days West Coast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; San Francisco â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canadian Rockies $7995 per person twin share. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Departs Sep 11, 2012 & Sep 10, 2013

Discover the Red Centre â&#x20AC;&#x153;I LOVE a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of rugged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding plainsâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Dorothea MacKellar summed up brilliantly the remarkable beauty that is Central Australia.

No matter how many photographs you have seen nothing will prepare you for the colours, energy and ancient spirit that flows through Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Centreâ&#x20AC;?.

We will spend 18 days exploring the Central Australian Desert and surrounding outback regions unlocking countless natural and cultural wonders creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Other tour highlights include: Australian Stockmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame its many galleries proudly display the history behind some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest and bravest explorers, Desert Park - A must see for every visitor to Alice Springs, West MacDonnell

National Park - this vast and spectacular section of the MacDonnell Ranges, located west of Alice Springs, is an outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time, Kings Canyon - one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most striking natural secrets, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - one of 19 World Heritage Listed properties in Australia, the park, features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world, and so much more!

Enjoy luxury air-conditioned coach travel, experienced coach captain and hostess plus a host of inclusions as you discover the remarkable Red Centre.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Cruise on board the luxurious Zambezi Queen

HARVEY World Travel have been operating escorted tours to many exciting destinations for a number of years.

2013 will see the launch of their first Private Collection escorted tour The Legends of Zambezi, featuring Zambia, Botswana and Victoria Falls.

This 15 day tour includes many special extras, including lunch at Victoria Falls and a luxurious 3 night cruise on board the Zambezi Queen.

When you hear the mention of river cruising, we often think of European waterways, Russia or Asia. However, the Zambezi Queen is well worth a mention as it is a sophisticated, elegant experience which has not lost the essence of all that is uniquely African. There are few natural wonders that could compare to Africa’s raw wilderness and it is on this great expanse of untamed water an adventure unlike any other awaits.

The 45 metre river boat operates in 5 star opulence, and is all about pampering, indulgence, and superior

While the vast majority of grey nomads travel as part of a couple, solo travellers are by no means a rare breed. If you are considering taking to the comfort. open road on your own, take comfort from the fact Whether you are dining in the third that – ironically – you are not alone. level restaurant, having a drink at the Unsurprisingly, within the solo travellers group, bar, game viewing from the private females are in the minority but again perhaps not as pool, or attempting to land your first unusual as you may think. tiger fish, the professional team will While the reasons people travel on their own are be on hand to meet your every need. many and varied, often it is because a spouse has There are many included activities passed away. Sometimes the remaining partner available from the Zambezi Queen chooses to live the dream that he or she had spent such as bird and game viewing on Photo courtesy of thegreyroamer@blogspot.com years planning with his or her spouse. Solos are smaller boats which enables close-up often among the most sociable of grey nomad viewing where the animals do not feel travellers, anxious to meet new friends, share a joke Pensioners/Seniors threatened. Land based activities or a cup of tea, and to garner information about the ESCAPE TO GRAFTON and the include a cultural tour of a local road ahead. It makes sense as well that solo village and a half day 4x4 game travellers will sometimes travel for a while with Clarence Valley in NORTHERN NSW viewing within the Chobe National other people they have met along the road.

Park. The Zambezi Queen has its However much you enjoy your own company it’s own guides, all of whom have been always nice to share a special experience with trained by Garth Thompson a world someone else or to create memories together. Then, renowned expert in the field of when the time is right, you can part company again guiding in Africa. and add the name of a special new friend to your This is just one of the highlights on address book. As well as bereaved partners, there Enjoy a great holiday in country NSW this unforgettable tour. For your free will inevitably be people who find themselves brochure contact Harvey World just 4 hours south of Brisbane single following a divorce or those who have Travel Albany Creek today on simply never married. Occasionally too you come 5 Days and 4 Nights for just 3264 6222. Don’t miss out as seats across a single traveller, normally a man, who has $299 per person twin share are limited! left a partner at home to follow his dream for six Pay just $399 per person for singles months or a year or whatever.

Holiday includes, 4 nights at Hilldrop Grafton (rated 3 stars) In the end, it doesn’t really matter why you are 4 x delicious evening meals, 4 x country style hot b’fasts, considering travelling alone, what matters is that PLUS 2 x full day scenic bus tours exploring the you know that you can find what you are looking local towns villages and scenic locations. for out there. You can see what you want to see, go HOLIDAYS COMMENCE MOST MONDAYS where you want to go, and do what you want to do.

It’s a different experience but it can still be an RING FOR DETAILS ON Beth are then escorting a group of absolutely wonderful one.

Email info@hilldrop.com.au Web www.hilldrop.com.au nearly 30 travellers in an exploration Source: thegreynomads.com.au deep into the fabled and legendary North West Passage. For so long this area of Greenland and Northern Canada has been blocked from cruising due to permanent ice etc but Whitsunday Islands 7 Days $799* with the gradual effects of global & Airlie Beach *p/p twin share + rail fare warming, the iconic passage has recently opened up to small adven• Accommodation at Beautiful 4 ½ star Daydream Island Resort & also Reef Gateway Hotel ture expedition ships.

• All meals & helpful fun tour host One of the first Australian groups to Now staying at • Whitehaven Beach & Whitsunday Islands Cruise Daydream Island venture deep within this amazingInuit • Eco River & Wildlife Safari Tours depart: & Reef Gateway region, up to 800 km inside the Arctic • Proserpine Tour inc Museum 7th Sep & • Whitsunday Sailing Club Circle, the tour is sure to create 26th Oct • Airlie Beach Orientation Tour lasting and lifetime memories.

Bob and Beth Malcolm, through their Townsville 7 Days $799* Travel Masters Group of companies, & Magnetic Island *p/p twin share + rail fare are determined to provide destinations and travel experiences that are • Accommodation right on the Mall Tours depart • All meals truly unique and stand alone from the 14th Sep • Day Tour to Magnetic Island mass market operations that are & 19th Oct • Hervey Ranges Heritage Tea Rooms readily available throughout the • Tropical Museum of North Qld • Botanical Gardens & Army Museum Tour travel industry.

• Castle Hill Tour So what’s next? In 2014, Bob and • Helpful fun tour host Beth will undoubtedly be searching for the next Small Group Experience to Best of Coastal Qld a new and equally interesting region *p/p twin share + rail fare or location. For further information or • Staying at Daydream Island, Cairns Queenslander & Reef Gateway expanded details on the tours as • Whitehaven Beach & Whitsunday Islands Cruise • Atherton Tablelands & Kuranda Skyrail mentioned above, please contact: • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Neil Kirby, Operations Manager, & Cape Tribulation Tour (inc Discovery Centre) Travel Masters Group, • Habitat Cruise on the Trinity Inlet Tours Depart sales@travelmasters.com.au • Delicious meals 31st Aug • Helpful fun tour host Tel: 07 55960511 & 12th Oct

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FOR close on 30 years, Bob and Beth Malcolm, the owners and Managing Directors of Travel Masters, have been developing and producing leading edge tour holidays for both Gold Coast and Australian travellers.

Never content to offer the standard ‘off the shelf’ destination or travel product, Travel Masters continues to stretch the boundaries in a continual search for those new destinations that provide something absolutely unique and special to the discerning traveller.

Last year it was a maiden voyage 5 Star exploratory cruise down the Brahmaputra River in North East India and an exciting adventure cruise down the West African coast line.

This year they’ve gone even further.

Bob Malcolm is leading a group of adventurous and inquisitive tourists into the heart of the Hermit Kingdom or as many know it – North Korea.

Seen by most as an enigmatic, mystical and controversial nation, North Korea, would on the surface, seem to offer little to the world traveller. However, following a preliminary expedition in 2012, Bob has designed and developed one of the most unique tours that has ever been offered from the Gold Coast.

Not content with that ground breaking tour opportunity, Bob and

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Held in conjunction with the Bedourie Races & Rodeo (Friday 7-8 September), the Muster is supported by local activities, music and social events.

Camping at the Racecourse is free.

Gold Coast Christmas 5 Days $1,099 p/p twin/share • Beautiful 4 ½ star accommodation in the heart of Broadbeach • All meals incl. delicious Christmas lunch at Jupiter’s Casino • Large comfortable coach & friendly coach captain • Sunset broadwater and canal cruise • Byron Bay and Murwillumbah day tour From 23rd to 27th Dec • Tweed River, habitat and Rainforest tour • Sanctuary Cove & Scenic Rim tour • Tamborine Mountain to Historical Saint Bernards for lunch • Friendly and informative tour host

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MORE GREAT TOURS AND DESTINATIONS CALL FOR BROCHURE August 2012 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 57

SENIORS NEWS

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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Post advertisements to: Property Section, Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, Discounted PO Box 1062, Tewantin. Qld. 4565 advertising th by the 15 of each month. rate for *Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available to our ‘Senior readers’. readers

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Wynnum

Cost: $299,000 Phone: 0423 399 463

$329,000 Phone: 07 3441 9033

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Offer Over $75,000 Phone: 07 3353 2696 (after 6pm) or 0458 371 712

Brisbane River Terraces Over 50’s Resort 2 b/drms, b/ins/ensuite main. Study/3rd brm. Lounge/dining spacious kitchen, air con, 2nd bathroom/toilet, laundry.

Screened rear deck. Open Views, landscaped garden. SLUG, clubhouse, craft room, pool, 9H/golf, bowls. Bus at gate, 3 mins, shops, medical centre, trains.

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Wynnum Retirement Village Bay breezes, natural surroundings, brick 1 brm/open plan, small patio, northeast aspect, wheelchair friendly, 24 hr emergency assistance, independent living or daily meal available, walk to Wynnum Plaza Shopping Centre, bus at door, undercover parking.

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Spacious 3 bdrm, ensuite plus lge bathroom, sep toilet, aircon in living & main bdrm, spacious kitchen, laundry & lge garage. Pretty gardens, shed with rotary hoist. Long covered patio, short walk to shops, doctors etc.

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Walk to shops and medical facilities. This home is a stand out. Two bedrooms, large garage, large lounge living area, plenty of room for your furniture and storage. Recently renovated, European appliances, air con, shed, watertank.

Close to community facilities. No exit fees.

Price: $284,000 Phone: 3818 5009 or 0430 344 240

2 bdrm unit, aircon, 1 toilet, kitchen, bathroom, 1 garage converted into an extra room, patio. Walking distance to transport, shops & waterfront. Low maintenance, private & quiet. Suitable for retirees who want to downsize & have less work to do. Must see.

$370,000 Phone: 07 3348 6683 or 0423 048 488

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Beautiful Palm Lake Resort Mt Warren Park

only $110*

Demountable in quiet caravan park Well maintained 3 bdrms, lge kitchen & lounge, laundry, toilet, sep bathroom with shower, carport, garden shed, full security, awnings, paved backyard, flood free, close to shops & transport.

Price: $75,000 neg Phone: 07 3271 1474 (Camira)

Code 2483

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.)

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Over 50’s Retirement Village

Spacious 2 bed Villa in Over 50s lifestyle village

Mooloolaba - 1 brm unit

118/570 Pine Ridge Road, Coombabah. Quiet beauty.

Excellent location, hear the ocean. 2 b/room air con, verandah, open dining lounge kitchen, hall, bathroom, security, tinted windows, near resorts, all services, warm in winter, swimming pool in village.

Overlooks riverside park and serene reach of beautiful Mooloolah River. Immaculately presented unit with top quality fittings. On site caretaker, pool, spa, secure basement parking and lift.

Asking price is $335,000 but vendors will consider any genuine offer/proposition.

Price: $95,000 neg.

Code 2485

Phone: Vicki 07 5594 7156 or 3282 5014, Ken 0411 623 256

Stunning Palm Lake Resort

Quiet country atmosphere, only 5 mins to city & all shops, services etc. Bus at front gate. Stand alone villa, 2 b/in bdrms + office, bathroom & powder room. Front & back verandah, private back aea, solar panels, full length carport. Village bus, pool, bowls, tennis, gym, community centre & dog friendly.

Lge 2 bdrms, 2 toilets, near new home, lge remote control garage, undercover alfresco tropical deck. Aircon, stone benchtops, European appliances, watertank. Peaceful corner position, close to resort facilities, opp BBQ & parkland. No exit fees. Motivated seller.

$275,000 neg.

PH: 07 3862 9083

Code 2496

Spacious 2 bed cottage in Over 50s Lifestyle Resort North facing verandah, spacious lounge/dining/kitchen with aircon & raked ceiling, 2 large bdrms, sep bathroom, toilet, laundry, 42ft carport, recently painted, new carpet, new stove. Well run village, excellent facilities, shopping bus & Social Club.

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Code 2500

Modern home has 3 bdrms complete with ensuite, spacious open plan comprising kitchen, dining & living.

Fully ducted aircon, dble LUG, 2 garden sheds, slate water feature complete with umbrella & outdoor setting.

Stamped concrete on all outdoor areas, lge corner block.

Cost: $379,000 Neg Phone: 0417 769 412

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Code 2491

Coombabah Over 50s Village Opportunity for retiree or not, to obtain a spacious 2 brms + sleepout home in a very well maintained and managed village. Sep bathroom/toilet, tandem carport. Recently refurb kitchen, new carpet, aircon, ceiling fan master, new blinds to all windows. Outlook to green space from leisurely front deck, warm in winter, cool in summer. Excellent position in park.

Close to all facilities transport and amenities. Centrelink rent assistance available for pension holders.

seaside at top of the street, walk to shop, public transport - 20 mins.

Caboolture/Morayfield region.

3 bedroom, large block, carport and garage, comfortable, relaxing home and property.

$358,000 neg

Contact 0422 768 553 or 07 5498 8375

Sapphire Gardens Eaglby Resort Spacious modern s/alone house, 3 good size bdrms with BIWs, large living/dining area, modern kitchen, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, large enclosed area. Pets OK, solar power, 2 garden sheds, Clubhouse, Bowls etc.

$290,000 PH: Terry 07 3801 8488

$170,000 Ph: Judith 0409 645 792 view on buymyplace.com.au

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HOME FOR SALE

Ruby Gardens Over 50s Resort

World Class Resort

Price $275,000 Phone Owner 07 3200 2451

Sapphire Gardens Over 50s Resort 3 bdrms, main with A/C, large living, dining, A/C, kitchen with dishwasher, 2 linen cupboards, laundry, 2nd toilet, nice bathroom, LUG, 2 garden sheds, village amenities, suit active or passive lifestyle. Eagleby convenient to railway, city or Gold Coast.

Private Sale $253,000 Ph: 0431 580 642 or 5577 2102

Luxury at Palm Lake Resort Eagleby Heights

Between Brisbane & Gold Coast, 3 bdrm, master with ensuite & WIR, 2nd bdrm, large family/dining room, lge kitchen with slide out draws, R/C aircon, SLUG & storeroom, lge covered outdoor living area, solar power, water tank, pet friendly.

Great position overlooking large bowling green & 5 star Clubhouse with no neighbours front or rear.

7 month old, extra large 3 bedroom home, ensuite, WIR, R/ C aircon in main bedroom and living area. Double garage & 2 covered outdoor tiled patios, tinted windows, outdoor aluminium awnings and many extras. Tropical rear outlook.

$349,000 neg

$455,000 ono

Ph 0407 572 181 or 0407 574 447

Phone 0437 733 901

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Golden Downs - Fitzgibbon

Waterford West 3 bdrms with build-ins, new modern kitchen, lge living area, lge covered & private patio, solar panels.

One of the nicest units with garage.

Close to shops, hospitals & transport.

Quiet fishing village, fish in Bribie Passage, walk to the

Code 2494

Price $300,000 Neg Phone Diana 07 3408 2341

Code 2493

Free standing home, centrally located Bribie Island Lge lounge/dining/kitchen, 2 bdrms, bathroom, 2 toilets, sep laundry, drying courtyard, lge lockup storage room, attached carport. Pool, rec hall, library, gym, pool tables, outdoor BBQs, security gates. No exit fees, 40 mins drive Brisbane.

Price $325,000 Neg Phone 0413 335 337 or 0422 468 095

Code 2498

Over 50s Village

River Glen Village

Eagleby Heights

Code 2501

Price $284,500 Phone Helen 07 3813 5075

Code 2490

Bremer Waters Over 50s Resort, Tivoli, Ipswich

Phone: 07 3263 3070 or 0408 885 102

Code 2503

Price: $290,000 ono Phone: 07 5577 5059

Code 2484

Unit features air con throughout, log affect gas fire, timber floors in bedroom, 2nd toilet, laundry wih wall mounted dryer, verandah overlooking landscaped gardens, shed with power, carport with remote. Village boasts swimming pool, spa, bowling green, community hall.

Code 2486

Gold Coast Villa

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APSL urges supermarket giants to offer discounts for pensioners THE APSL has requested that the Australian supermarket giants of Coles and Woolworths consider kicking back some of its profits to pensioners by offering a 10% discount.

Over recent years our research has conclusively revealed that pensioners are becoming more vulnerable within society as a result of the ever increasing charges that are associated with the cost of living and unfortunately government payments and assistance in terms of pension rebates and other concessions are nowhere in keeping pace with these ever rising costs. As a result of these increasing costs, particularly relating to basic necessities and essential utilities, our research shows that the health of many pensioners is now suffering due to the lack of a proper wholesome diet. This problem is being compounded due to the fact, (as you would understand) that pensioners, due to health problems and in many cases, just to stay alive are required to purchase multi medical prescriptions each month.

Due to this additional and consistent cost, many (thousands) of pensioners are forced to skip meals, reduce their calorie intake and exist on a very low substance diet, further damaging their already existing health problems.

You would appreciate that historically, pensioners have made a significant contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of our country which without their contribution we would not be able to enjoy to-day. As a voluntary community organisation we strongly believe that society and particularly the major food retailers of Coles & Woolworths should

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Retirement Lifestyle for the over 50’s Buderim Sunshine Coast

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Ph: 07 5476 6244 or Mob. 0410 444 035

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Spacious 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom plus study. Open plan living/ dining. Fans and Air Con. Light modern kitchen. Modern bathroom with separate toilet. Landscaped courtyard easy care garden. Single LU Garage. The complex offers a stunning swimming pool, spar, club house and beautifully maintained gardens.

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THE Club has been in existence for 49 years and will celebrate its 50th year in 2013.

We have Day and Half day trips to points of interest and so far this year we have visited a garden in the Australian Open Garden scheme at Kingsholme and enjoyed an overnight trip to Allora and Warwick. The local Allora garden club members were very welcoming in showing us around some of their members’ gardens.

In July we will be visiting the Nambour Garden Expo on a day trip.

Last year the Club, with the help from the local Council, installed a seat outside the Hamilton Library. This has been very welcome by locals wanting to access Wifi from outside the library. Over the years we have installed 2 seats at Mt. Coot-tha Gardens and been involved in other local garden issues.

On the second Wednesday of the month, we have interesting Guest Speakers and general discussion about garden events and issues. Meetings are held at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 68 Charlton St, Ascot at 9.30a.m. for morning tea. Our speaker for the August meeting will be Shirley Parker who will talk about Daylilies. COME AND JOIN US. For enquiries, phone Colleen Hill 3262 1732 or Bernadette Knight 3857 5488.

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WROCCS Computer Training for Seniors WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc. Run by Volunteer Tutors, Membership...$10. 50 & over Welcome. Friendly atmosphere. Modern Club Room in the Wynnum area. Computers available with latest programs for tutoring. Welcome to bring your own Laptop. Monthly meetings are held at Wynnum R.S.L.Club.

“Pandanus Room” 174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum. Second Tuesday each month.start: 10.30am.

Next meeting: 14th August. Guest Speaker: Classes available week days at Club Base in Wynnum. Computer Basics, Using Vista & Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Basic & Advanced, Excel-Spreadsheets, Internet Basic & Advanced, Photography, Photo Restoration, Family History, PowerPoint Basic & Advanced, Computer Maintenance, Gmail, eBay, Skype. ..

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dessert and juice. Main meals are available either hot ready to eat, chilled ready to heat for those who prefer to have their meal in the evening, or frozen for weekends or other days you aren’t at home to get a meal delivered.

Special diets and preferences are catered for by the friendly caring staff, and salads are also available for those who prefer it. If interested, ring them on 3354 3919 (7am – 1pm Monday to Friday) to find out more.

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recognise this contribution and provide some form of assistance. For this purpose we have proposed to the supermarket retailers to consider offering pensioners a ten per cent (10%) discount on all food products that they purchase.

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SENIORS NEWS

THE July meeting of Carindale National Seniors was our 12th Birthday, or the start of our 13th year and there was 123 members plus visitors and new members. We celebrated with a birthday cake and it was enjoyed by all. The speaker for the day was Helen Vann and all responded to her humour and thank you Helen, for making our Birthday such a happy day. On June 26th we enjoyed our rain delayed trip to Pomona.

We dodged more rain at Caboolture for morning tea then on to Pomona for the silent movies and lunch at the Noosa Tewantin RSL. The silent movies were good and the 8 min one of Charlie

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National Seniors Carindale

12th Birthday Celebration, members enjoying the party

Chaplin was very funny,one of his first movies. The next meeting on August 14th is the A.G.M. and after the voting for the new committee then after the new committee takes over the general meeting will be held. The guest speaker will be Diane Carter who grew up in Rhodesia under Mugabe regime. This should be a very enlightening. So we are hoping for a good attendance. The 24th of July trip to Boonah Bowls Club is for our Christmas in July. There are 114 members booked on this trip so this should be a very enjoyable day. There will be local entertainment and also a competition for the best dressed male and

female outfits with a Christmas theme. Please members dress up for the day. The August – September bus trip on the 4th of September is a tweed river cruise, we have done this trip before so it will be another day of beautiful scenery on the Tweed River. Then a B.Y.O. lunch at Tumbulgum. We are very happy to welcome visitors and prospective new members to our club.

Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except Jan and Dec., Coach tours are on the 4th Tuesday of every month, except Jan and Dec. Our meetings are held at Clem Jones Sports Centre, Carina Bowls Club, Stanley Rd Carina.

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

CELEBRATE the 110th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s beloved classic with Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit, a mischievous musical about the world’s most loveable bunny. Published in 1902 by Frederick Warne, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has transported countless children to Mr McGregor’s vegie patch for over a century and it’s set to reach a new generation with this classic stage production that kids will love!

Adapted by Australian writer and award-winning producer Garry Ginivan (Possum Magic, Wombat Stew, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch) and with an original score by Mark Jones, Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit seamlessly interweaves the tales of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Mr Tod, and will delight children and adults alike.

If your family loved My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch last year they will certainly adore Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit!

With Beatrix Potter as the Narrator/Storyteller and Peter Rabbit, Cousin Benjamin Bunny, Old Mr Bunny, Tommy Brock, Mr Tod and (a three-metre high!) Mr McGregor. Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit will be the highlight of children’s theatre in 2012.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share the magic of these classic tales with your children/ grandchildren, so don’t miss the chance to say Happy Birthday to Peter Rabbit on Friday 24 August at 6.30pm, and Saturday 25 August at 10.30am and 1pm.

Tickets are: Single $16, Family Pass $56 (2 Adults, 2 Children). To book tickets, call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit www.rpac.com.au (a $2 online booking fee applies). Duration: 55 minutes with no interval.

‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

West Moreton Country Music Social

IT is held on the third Friday of the month.This month it will be held on Friday 17th August 2012, Ipswich Showgrounds at the Greyhound Racing Club House,

Cnr. Salisbury Rd & Warwick Rd. Ipswich.This month’s Guest Artist is C o u n t r y b l e n d The Guest Artist goes on approx 9 pm.The venue is

licensed, Hot Meals available from 6 pmThe Show starts at 7 PM and ends at 11 pm. Want more details contact the secretary, Laurie on 07 3201 0295.

Caboolture National Seniors OUR Branch holds their Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. at Room 4 Level 1 The Hub Hasking Street. Starting Time 10am. There is a morning tea, raffle and guestsSpeaker. Our next Meeting is the 21st August. We have Vacancies for our 28th August Bus Trip to Esk Bush Bashers. Cost $55-00, which includes Morning Tea, Lunch & Concert.We leave Hasking Street at 8-15am.

Phone Bill 5428 3807 or Hether 5428 2810 for bookings.

Big Brother comes to QPAC in 2012

THE multi-award winning team of shake & stir theatre co are back at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 16 August to 1 September in the Cremorne Theatre with their spine tingling adaption of George Orwell’s classic novel 1984.

“Orwell wrote the book in 1948 as a prediction of our future and 64 years on the themes resonate deeply. The parallels between what Orwell explored

and what we are experiencing in the 21st century is frighteningly accurate. shake & stir theatre co and QPAC Present 1984 by George Orwell Adapted and created by shake & stir theatre co.

When: 16 August to 1 September 2012 Where: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane Tickets*: Adults $46 / Concession** $42 / Youth*** $30 Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

Make those SPECIAL Lunches at Brothers Ipswich the Seniors Bus Tour Luncheons Choice of Roast of the Day, Crumbed Fish or Chicken Schnitzel Soft Serve Ice Cream Tea & Coffee All for $10 per person BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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Sandgate Historical Museum Centenary Dance “Rock under the Clock” – at the Sandgate Town Hall Centenary Dance. “Rock under the clock” is the theme for a dance the Sandgate Historical Museum is holding to celebrate the centenary of the recently restored Sandgate Town hall.

Over the past century the Sandgate Town Hall was a popular venue for many clubs, schools and associations. Many of the local clubs used the hall for The Sonics – from left to right: Jim Hansen, Robin their annual dinner/ball, Werda, Garry McDonald, Bob Blight, Rod Kippen church groups presented

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plays, held flower, cooking and garden competitions. Schools used the hall for their annual fancy dress balls and speech nights. Theatre and musical groups regularly performed and “coming out” balls for young girls were well patronised. In the 1950’s to 1960’s the annual Sandgate Rose Bowl Queen was crowned and many school children took advantage of the ‘learn to dance’ classes.

Some readers may have taken part in various other

events, or may have played indoor bowls, learnt karate or attended the keep fit classes, or a wedding, christening, or a twenty-first birthday party.

A group of young students, at Sandgate & District State High School, formed a band “The Sonics” and in 1962 they first played in the Sandgate Town Hall.

Rod Kippen, Garry McDonald, Robin Werda and Bob Blight still regularly play at clubs and

other gigs.

Fifty years on they are back playing at the Sandgate Town Hall and helping celebrate the centenary of the Sandgate Town Hall. Another ‘local boy’ vocalist Jim Hansen will be complementing them and local soloist Joan Martin from the Northside Singers will also be part of the night’s entertainment.

“Rock under the clock” will be a grand event. The dress is smart casual, 1960’s or fancy dress.

There are prizes for the best 1960’s and fancy dress couples. Lucky door ticket prize, lucky

spot and other prizes, bar and refreshments are available. It will be great to see the old hall all lit up and filled with dancers.

Gallery is open. It is a great opportunity to meet friends from yesteryear or just come and have a good time. All welcome.

Come along on Saturday September 22nd, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm.

Dance tickets by request contact Sandgate Historical Museum, 150 Rainbow Street Sandgate.

Phone 07 3869 2283 mobile 0408 073 179 or email sandgatemusm@bigpond. com or website - www. sandgatemuseum.com.au

Brisbane Writers Festival

BRISBANE Writers Festival has been celebrating reading, writing and ideas with the people of Queensland, showcasing international, national and local writers for 50 years.

Renowned for its energy and casual intellect the Festival brings together readers, writers, innovators and provocateurs within the cultural precinct on the Brisbane River in the heart of the city.

Join in conversations ranging from fiction to fantasy, science to sustainability and everything in between.

Share stories of adventure, history, music and memoir with your favourite writers and discover new names along the way at a range of writer talks, book readings and feature events.

Indulge your inner-writer with creative and industry workshops for everyone from the novice to the experienced professional. Relax in air-conditioned venues or the open-air tent or simply sit back with a good book and enjoy a coffee or drink in the Breezeway.

The festival will be held at the Cultural Precinct, South Brisbane from 10am-late from Wednesday 5 September until Sunday 9 September. Free and ticketed events. View www.bwf.org.au for further information.

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Free music in Brisbane parks BRISBANE City Council has once again composed a program of relaxing outdoor concerts in some of Brisbane’s best loved parks. Venues as follows: Sunday 12 August at 11am at Little Bayside Park, Manly Esplanade, Manly Harbour Village. Join the crowds at the markets along the Esplanade, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a feast of brass, bagpipes and live music by South Brisbane Federal Band and champion pipe band Queensland Highlanders.

Sunday 12 August at 2pm at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong.

Tap your feet to the rhythms of Spain! Bring your castanets and join St John Ambulance Concert Band for a lively afternoon’s entertainment of Spanish music. The toe-tapping flamenco rhythms will have you dancing in the park.

Sunday 19 August at 2pm at Captain Burke Park, Holman Street, Kangaroo Point.

BSB Swing conducted by Sean McKenzie will have you dancing to the Rhythms of latin music including

Soul, Bossa Nova, St Thomas and Samba del Gringo.

Sunday 19 August at 2pm Newstead House, Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead.

Brisbane Brass continue their theme of movies in the park with a repertoire of contemporary brass arrangements for ballet and opera with a few light-hearted moments of sheer movie fun.

Sunday 24 August at 7.30pm at King George Square, Adelaide Street, Brisbane.

Rock with Soul at the twilight markets in King George Square with six piece covers band, Still Standing playing classic rock and blues.

Sunday 2 September at 2pm at Mowbray Park, Park Avenue, East Brisbane.

Enjoy a concert of steel band excellence featuring calypso, reggae and other Caribbean style rhythms.

Sunday 2 September at 2pm at City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane. Feathers will fly in this bird-themed funk concert by Brisbane City Big Band conducted

by David Jones. Don’t miss it!

Brisbane Shakespeare festival DISCOVER the beauty of the wordsmith’s words here in Brisbane.

Now in its sixth year, the Brisbane Shakespeare Festival makes the great classics accessible for both young and old with many free performances suitable for all ages.

The festival takes place over two weekends, beginning with Shakespeare on Oxford in Bulimba and finishing with Shakespeare by the Bay in Sandgate. Be romanced by sonnet readings in local cafes, Shakespearean-themed music performances and enjoy screenings

of films based on Shakespearean plays.

The eagerly awaited highlight of each year’s festival is Shakespeare in the Park, a free professional performance of a well-known Shakespearean play by Brisbane’s finest theatre actors. This year’s chosen play is Henry V, to be performed 3pm on Sunday 9 September in Bulimba Memorial Park and 3pm Sunday 16 September in Einbunpin Lagoon Park, Sandgate.

There are free and ticketed sessions.

Phone 4MBS ticketing on 3847 1717.

Beginners Solo Performance BE blown away by the talented Redland City Beginners Band when they step out of their comfort zone to perform solo pieces. Come Along on Tuesday Night 14th August to experience the outstanding local emerging talent right here in the Redlands. It will be held on Tuesday 14th August Starting at 7:00pm, supper will be provided. For more details visit www.redlandcitybands.org or email redland citybands@gmail.com .

EDITORIAL DEADLINE Editorial copy is always welcome.

Deadline for the September edition of Brisbane Seniors Newspaper is August 22nd, 2012

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Guys & Dolls evening cabaret HOT on the heels of a sell proud to present one of Set against the colorful gamblers have a run-in out season of CHICAGO, the most popular of all 1950s backdrop of Times with the Salvation Army, Neptune Productions are musicals - Guys & Dolls. Square, a bunch of and Sky Masterson, an inveterate man-abouttown, bets that he can woo the uptight Salvation Army lass Sarah Brown.

The brilliance of the score Top Nosh Café & Deli and books are elements in the success of Guys & are now offering Dolls. Damon Runyon’s colorful characters and language, is the mortar on Mondays & Tuesdays that binds the elements together into a magical, musical comedy world.

With lasting songs including ‘Luck Be a Lady Tonight’ and ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat’ the success of Guys and Come in and say hello Dolls as one of the most to Jenna and the team. performed musicals in history is assured.

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drink, nibbles. Come dressed in ‘50s gangster and dolls style – make up a party for a great night out – prize for the best dressed table.

Directed by Wendy Fahey with Choreography by Cherie Goosey, Guys & Dolls stars the handsome and popular tenor Casey Fegan – Sky Masterson (Joseph, Desert S), Tammy Dundon – Sarah Brown (Lola Montez, Chicago), Leigh Harrison (Chicago, How to Succeed), Cherie Goosey (L. Montez, Chicago) J. Ahrens (Chicago, Spamalot), P. Chappell (How to Succeed), Gill Summerville (Chicago, Joseph). Ably supported by the wonderful advocates of the ‘Save-aSoul Mission’, Saucy Dancing ‘Hot Box Girls’, and an assortment of colourful gamblers. Not forgetting the 9 piece Jazz Band.

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CABOOLTURE VIEW Club will hold its next monthly luncheon on Thursday 16 August at the Caboolture RSL Club, Haskins Street commencing at 10.30 am for 11.15 am start and we welcome any interested ladies who would like to join us. Our guest speaker will be Leonie Timmerman, Educator from COTA Qld., speaking on ‘Beyond Maturity Blues’. Our next social outing will be held on Wednesday 29 August and will be a barbeque lunch with our Sister Club Redcliffe at Jamieson Park, Reef Point, Scarborough.

Date Claimer! Caboolture VIEW Club wishes to announce their major fund raiser for the year will be a Cent Auction to be held on Thursday 4 October, 9.30 am for 10 am start at the Caboolture RSL Care Community Hall in Fernhill Village, Kings Street. If you are able to attend then please note this date in your diary as all money raised will go to supporting the work of The Smith Family Learning for Life education programs which help disadvantage children transform their lives.

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STRAIGHT CLUES ACROSS 1 Laid bare 7 A lily 8 Rods 10 Tax 11 Beheaded 13 Lacking interest 16 Dismay 18 Behind time 20 Gave opinion 21 Cease 22 Clumps of grass DOWN 2 Carry 3 Not sure 4 Annoying 5 More moist 6 Silent 8 Vehicle with runners 9 Eager 12 Speckled 14 Burst suddenly 15 Ardour 17 Solemn promise 18 Floor covering 19 Hard wood

ACROSS 1 Removed old paint made bare . . .

7 . . . one rather strange plant 8 Provides workers’ poles 10 A toll originally lost each vintage year 11 Went better when removed heads 13 Showing no acceptance in changed circumstance 16 Type of film’s shuddering emotion 18 Behind time in arrival at each date 20 Gave private decision of deal in overdraft 21 Hold up flow with single lid 22 We get in new stocks of tufts of growing grass

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Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club WE were very fortunate to have Patrick Pickett, CSM, Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as our Guest speaker for July. from the age of 16, Patrick left his home town of Tamworth to spend 37 years in the Australian Defence Force as an Apprentice Musician, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Director of Mu-

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Maureen Shannon Rackley moved a vote of thanks to Patrick and presented him with a gift from the club.

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Royal Military School of In 1985 Patrick was se- Music in London and has lected to attend the famed received many other

honours, including the Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours List for services as Music Director.

Lieutenant Colonel Pickett conducted the Australian Defence Force Band, Pipes and Drums at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo – “A Salute to Australia” and a major highlight of his career was being appointed as Music Director for the 90th Anniversary Celebrations at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli in 2005.

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WHEN I was a boy, I went to the Saturday afternoon matinees at the local picture theatre to see all the screen heroes in action.

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cial years during the great depression of the early 1930’s. When they moved to California Leonard decide to become a “country and western” singer.

He formed a singing group with Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer and they performed as The Sons of the Pioneers. The group had a series of hit songs which included Tumbling Tumbleweeds and Cool Water. He married his first wife Lucile Ascolese in 1933 but they divorced in 1936.

The Sons of the Pioneers made seven singing appearances in various films before Leonard drifted into acting. He married Grace Wilkins in 1936 and they had three children.

His first major acting role was in 1938 when he appeared in the film Under Western Stars using the “stage name” of Roy Rogers. He rode his horse Trigger in the film and continued to ride him in all of his film and television roles. (Trigger had been ridden by Olivia De Havilland in The Adventures of Robin Hood) At that time Gene Autry had walked out on his contract with Republic Pictures and the studio the saddle. groomed Roy to be the Leonard Franklin Slye new “Singing Cowboy.” was born in Cincinnati A series of western films Ohio in 1911. Leonard were produced starring grew up on a farm and learned to ride a horse at an early age. He worked in a shoe factory with his father in his teenage years and the family spent many difficult finan-

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Roy Rogers, “The King of the Cowboys.” He became a sensation and was getting in excess of 70,000 fan letters a month. Roy went on to star in more than one hundred films which included - The Arizona Kid, Red River Valley and San Fernando Valley. In 1944 he appeared in the film Hollywood Canteen and introduced the famous Cole Porter song Don’t Fence Me In. His “Sidekick” in the westerns was mainly George “Gabby” Hayes, who was one of my favourites and provided the comedy relief.

Roy Rogers was a good businessman and secured the rights to the merchandising of his own image. Sadly his wife Grace died during childbirth in 1946.

The following year Roy married Dale Evans and they were together until his death. Roy and Dale adopted four children.

They both starred in The Roy Rogers Show which was a very successful television series and it was in production from 1951 till 1957. Dale wrote the closing song, Happy Trails.

Roy and Dale retired to Apple Valley but continued to run the Roy Rogers Museum in Victorville California. Trigger “The

Wonder Horse” had died in 1965 and a twenty four foot high statue of the Palomino was a great attraction at the museum.

Roy passed away in 1998 of heart failure at the age of 87 and Dale Evans died in 2001.

Their son Roy Rogers Jnr moved the museum to Branson Missouri in 2004 but it has now closed down and the treasured items have been sold.

Times have changed, we have all grown up and the Saturday afternoon mati-

nees are a thing of the past. But lets give one final cheer for Roy Rogers, “The King of the Cowboys.”

Kevin Trask 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.

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