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RESIDENTS at Zion Lutheran Home at Nundah in Brisbane’s inner-north, have starred in their own This is your life-style documentary — thanks to an innovative collaboration with a private girls’ school. Eighteen Clayfield College year seven students were paired with nine Zion residents for the digital story telling project, which forms an official part of the school’s curriculum. In return for sharing their life stories, the residents were tutored by the students in how to use iPad technology during their regular face-to-face meetings. The resulting multi-media stories were presented to the residents at a special screening in June. The stories featured a combination of video interviews with the residents, photographs from their lives and voice-over commentary supplied by the students, who edited the movies using Adobe software. Clayfield College Information Communication and Technology teacher Gabi Black said while it was the third year the College had included digital story telling in their curriculum, it was the first time students had ventured outside their own networks to source interview subjects. “It’s been exceptionally successful and such a mutually beneficial experience for everyone involved,’’ Gabi said. Continued Page 2

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This is your life! Continued from Page 1 “Not only are the girls learning about appropriate ways to interact with the broader community, but the residents are also able to learn things from the girls in terms of digital technology.’’ Zion’s Lifestyle Coordinator Neal Price said the benefits of the collaboration were powerful and multidimensional. “It’s breaking down some of the barriers between residential care and the community, but importantly it’s also allowing residents to pass on their rich experience to the next

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generation,’’ Neal said. “Many of these residents have truly remarkable life stories, some with state and national significance, so it is an incredible

experience for the girls to be exposed to that sort of history.’’ Zion General Manager Maria Mulheran said the positive effects of the girls’ visits could be felt

long after they left. “It is simply a lovely, lovely project,’’ Maria said. “There is a real buzz when the students are here.’’

Road skills: are older drivers better than young ones? WOULD you rather be driven by a 70-year-old or a 17-year-old? Most motorists have, at one time or another, cursed an ‘old codger’ after finding one at the head of a long, choking queue of traffic. But who hasn’t also

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flinched at a near miss caused by the erratic actions of a teenager – usually male – behind the wheel? The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, has tried to close the age debate with new research revealing that, contrary to popular belief, drivers aged over 70 are no more likely to cause accidents than anyone else. In fact the safety organisation concluded that older drivers were “considerably safer” than younger motorists and rejected calls for them to face compulsory re-tests. The IAM said that the 8% of UK drivers aged over 70 were involved in just 4% of all injury accidents. However, of the 15% of drivers in their teens and 20s, 34% were involved... More damning yet – for those who don’t know their double-declutch

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from a starting handle – was research proving that older drivers are less likely to get into trouble because they adopt a “more careful and restrained driving style”. With research indicating that the number of male drivers over 70 will double during the next 20 years – while female driver numbers treble – the age debate has become something of a pressing issue. Drivers over 70 are safer on bends (and at overtaking) than 50-

year-olds, according to the IAM research, but more at risk at junctions, slip roads and roundabouts. And while 70-year-olds might seem safe enough now, what happens as the inevitable effects of age quickly begin to catch up? Drivers over 85 were found to be four times likelier to have caused a crash than to have been an innocent victim, with accidents in which older women are to blame peaking five years earlier than those for older men.

Seniors Week Events Our next edition of the newspaper will feature activities during Seniors Week in Queensland, from 17-25 August. The theme this year is ‘Respect and Social Inclusion’. We would like to be able to publish details of as many activities as possible and all community groups are asked to please email your notices of Seniors Week events and activities by 22 July to office@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

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poem about the village, and mentioned each person. That sort of stirred up my poetic juices, I suppose,” he said. “Then quite suddenly, I had the inspiration to do the new book this way – which I had never thought of doing.” Meanwhile, Mr Davis is currently working on a book about understanding different belief systems, and hopes to send it to publishers by the end of the year. He’s sold about 700 copies of his most recent work, The Remarkable Walter Taylor, since it was published. Mr Davis Trevor Chandler (left) and Noel Davis (right). says he spent a year researching the life and MANY people can’t and admits his sixth is a legacy of his grandfather, renowned builder wait to get into a good bit of a departure from book once they’ve the norm. “When I was a Walter Taylor, for the work. “I made use of retired, but two men teenager, I wrote fun some material my mother from Carinity Lifestyle, poems for special had faithfully stored Elim have used their time occasions, like birthto write them instead. days. Recently, I wrote a away, like newspaper Both Trevor Chandler and Noel Davis lead active lives at Carinity Lifestyle, Elim, in Raceview, and aren’t planning to put down their pens yet. Mr Chandler, a former pastor, recently finished God’s Unfolding Plan, a book of 52 rhyming poems, each about a topic from the Bible. He wrote it in just six weeks, and says he had difficulty breaking away from the work at times. “I’d get into bed, then suddenly have inspiration, and jump out and write a few verses in my study. I didn’t want to go to bed, or even stop for a meal sometimes,” he said. “While the verses were coming to me, I wanted to keep Left to right, Councillor Beard with Redland City them coming.” Mr Council staff involved in waterways work, David Chandler has published Brown, Karen McNeale, Warren Mortlock, Michael five books previously, Holland and Helena Malawkin.

articles, but I spent a fair bit of time in the state archives before and while I was writing. The Brisbane City Council archives were also of great help,” he said. “I didn’t know there were so many archives around Brisbane until I started on this project.” Between 1920 and 1937 onwards, Walter Taylor constructed numerous homes, churches, shops and bridges in the south-east, including a bridge across the Brisbane River named after him. Mr Davis also found Walter Taylor’s suggestions to improve Brisbane’s traffic flow, and an idea for a tunnel crossing its river as early as 1924. “I’d never seen diagrams of it, or exactly what the idea was, before writing my work. But pretty well everything that he built was reinforced concrete,

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THE 2013/14 Queensland budget handed down recently brings limited relief from the spiralling living costs endured by some of the state’s most vulnerable residents, lobby group for the over 50s National Seniors Australia said. But while an increase in concessions was welcome, many older people will still have to find extra money just to pay household bills after 1 July, as power prices skyrocket by 22 per cent. Some eligible seniors can expect increased electricity concessions of up to $282 per household per year, a jump of 22 per cent including the Electricity Rebate Scheme and the Medical Cooling and Heating Concession. But the rises

will not cover other cost of living increases due to take effect within weeks. These include a rise to nine per cent in the stamp duty on insurance premiums from 1 August to prepare for funding the DisabilityCare Australia commitment. Homeowners will also foot the bill for a 6.5 per cent increase in the existing Urban Fire Levy from 1 January next year or the imposition of a new levy in areas that did not previously have one. The charge will be renamed the Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy. “Many older Queenslanders are struggling to make ends meet and while the increases in concessions help with

Where did my genes come from? HAVE you ever asked yourself this question? Perhaps you have wondered about your hair colour, your eyes, your ability to deal mechanical things or work with numbers (or not)? Maybe it’s in your genes? The Queensland Family History Society can help you answer the questions you may have about your ancestry and those genes that shape your life. We can help you discover more about your ancestors and other family members: what they did, what skills they had, perhaps what they looked like. The Queensland Family History Society will be holding its annual Open Day on Exhibition Wednesday, 14 August 2013. We invite you to come along to our Library and Resource Centre at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne anytime between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm. Some of our members will be on hand to show you through the Library and Resource Centre. We can show you how our holdings can supplement the information you may find on the Internet and demonstrate the additional help we can provide through our classes and Special Interest Groups. You can see for yourself what resources we hold and chat with Society volunteers and find how we might assist you to answer the question: Where did my genes come from? The Society is also offering a Beginners’ Course for those people with little or no family history experience. This will take place on Friday 16 August, at the Library and Resource Centre, from 10.00 am until 11.30 am at a cost of $11.00 per person. To book, please email secretary@qfhs.org.au. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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SENIORS NEWS Seniors’ votes may be won on bread & butter issues A SURVEY of 1,600 Australians aged 50 plus, reveals that the seniors vote will be won this September on bread and butter issues such as health and the economy. The National Seniors survey, conducted over April and May, asked respondents to weight the importance of “concepts”, “policy areas” and specific “issues”, and then indicate their “vote changers”. Across all three categories the economy (81.1%) and health (78.9%) ranked as top priorities. While abolishing the carbon tax emerged as the leading “vote changer” it only ranked 42.8% in “importance”. Information technology and life-long learning ranked poorly across the board (see list below). “The results demonstrate that it’s back to the basics for older Australians,” said National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill. “The over 50s want a health system that won’t fail them and an economy that ensures their retirement savings are safe”. “We’re seeing judgements based on core fundamentals that go to having confidence in the leadership”. “Hence the economy and health as global concerns, underpinned by fears about individual impacts such as superannuation, affordability of private health insurance and hospital waiting lists. “At the moment, things like lifelong learning and high speed broadband aren’t seen as high priorities.” “In terms of the seniors vote, we’re going to see an election won on bread and butter issues,” he said.

Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2014-15 launched 2012-13 winner Maxine Mellor’s Trollop to premiere August 1. Entries are now open for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award (QPDA) 2014-15. The launch of the Award and call for entries was announced today at Queensland Theatre Company’s Bille Brown Studio by Premier Campbell Newman. “The Queensland Premier’s Drama Award is integral in ensuring our arts community, and our arts sector remain strong, and that we nurture our emerging talent in the best way possible. To this end, I am delighted to announce that the Queensland Government has committed to providing over $260,000 in sponsorship for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2014–15. We look forward to receiving entries and in a few more years, witnessing the exciting results on stage,” Mr Newman said. Mr Newman was joined by members of the arts community, including Mr Wesley Enoch, Artistic Director, Queensland Theatre Company (QTC). “These awards are integral to the development of new writing and showcasing Queensland stories. We are delighted to have the Premier’s support,” Mr Enoch said. The QPDA was established in 2002, focusing on the development

process of creative works. Delivered through the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC), the winner of the QPDA will see their script become a professional production by QTC within two years. Since its inception, QTC has developed 21 plays as part of this award, employed more than 160 actors, writers and directors, and generated audiences of more than 17,000 for new Queensland work. The QPDA is the only playwriting award in Australia which guarantees a professional production of the winning entry. The winner of the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award for 2012-13 was Maxine Mellor’s Trollop,chosen from a field of 83 entries from across the country. Trollop will premiere at the Bille Brown Studio on 1 August 2013. The deadline for QPDA 2014-15 submissions is 30 November 2013. Three finalists will be selected in January 2014, with the winning entry announced in the second half of 2014. Groups, as well as individual artists are encouraged to apply. The conditions of entry and entry form can be obtained by visiting Queensland Theatre Company’s website atwww.queenslandtheatre.com.au or by contacting the Program Coordinator on 07 3010 7607.

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Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. Which Pacific Island is known as Isla de Pascua by the locals? 2. Who officially opened the London 2012 Olympic Games? 3. What kind of vehicle was a Zeppelin? 4. What is the body of water between Fraser Island and the mainland known as? 5. Who was the founder of Virgin Records? 6. In which year did Hong Kong return to Chinese control? 7. Who was the second person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest? 8. What town on the Darling Downs shares its name with a rodent native to South America? 9. What is 20 divided by a half? 10. In which city is the army base Gallipoli Barracks? 11. In what activity is the company known as HSBC involved? 12. By what name is the illness otalgia better known? 13. The chemical formula for which substance suggests that its name could be dihydrogen monoxide? 14. At which British university has Stephen Hawking been a Professor of Mathematics? 15. In which country was Osama bin Laden born? 16. What kind of creature is a cassowary? 17. What sport do “flannelled fools” play? 18. What horror story novel was written by Mary Shelley in the early Nineteenth Century? 19. What are the parallel timbers that support floor boards called? 20. What is the scientific study of human language called? Answers on page 10

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SENIORS NEWS Report: Older workers are more creative, flexible in the workforce

OLDER workers can be trained to address the concerns of older customers that younger staff may be too inexperienced to appreciate. Around the world, populations are ageing due to declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy. In Australia, the proportion of people aged 65 and over within the general population is projected to almost double in the next 40 years, rising to 22% in 2049, compared with about 13% today, and 8% in 1969. According to the report ‘Transforming Pensions and Healthcare in a Rapidly Ageing World: Opportunities and Collaboration Strategies’ published by The World Economic Forum, the burden of ensuring the productivity and retirement security of the world’s workforce is increasing, and the responsibility for it is shifting. The report makes a compelling case for immediate and collaborative action by the private and public sectors. Employers and governments will need to collaborate in new ways to meet the challenges of financing pensions and

Older adults want to stay in the workforce longer because of the intangible benefits: they want to feel productive and engaged.

health care because of the unprecedented ageing population. Financial constraints have seen many governments and employers reduce their role in retirement and health provision, shifting the responsibility to employees. In fact, Australia has been ahead of most of the rest of the world in many regards, such as retirement plans, with this shift of responsibility. Employers, who will be challenged by these demographic changes in the labour force, need to potentially realign some of this responsibility and play a role in shaping

public policy addressing the concerns of an ageing population, says the report. By influencing public policy in the areas of retirement savings and products, health care, wellbeing, workplaces and workforce planning, employers can anticipate and respond to the challenges presented by an ageing population. However, the report says, it is not enough to promote such policies in the public sphere; employers must lead by example and show how they can succeed in their own organisation. It is important employers take action across their employees’ lifespan – not

just towards the end. Promoting work for and attracting older employees should be a key element of any organisation’s workforce planning. The GFC has only brought these issues into sharper focus as those employers who lose sight of long-term workforce trends may find themselves without the skills and workers necessary to survive and grow in the medium and long-term. A good example of action is aligning the skills of particular segments of the workforce with customer needs – training older workers to address the

concerns of older customers that younger staff may be too inexperienced to appreciate. Successful businesses will also retain the experience and knowledge of older workers by being creative and flexible in their work practices with a willingness to redefine the job where necessary and effectively manage retirement transitions. Also, retention is important; a focus on recruiting older workers is worthwhile, but if they don’t stay long the focus may have been in vain. Employers are understandably cautious about whether an older workforce carries healthcare cost consequences. However, research demonstrates the probability of disability and absenteeism is indeed greater with age. However, in the oldest age groups the chances of disability among those still working declines.

Initiatives are likely to be more successful where the design of the job – working arrangements, environment, nature of activity and training – are considered alongside health issues. Providing

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Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Showcase COME along and be part of the audience at the Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Showcase during July and August 2013. Enjoy Brisbane’s seniors as they dance, sing and perform in performance workshops and suburban showcases. Celebrate the start of Seniors Week 2013 by attending the Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Gala Concert on Sunday 18 August 2013 at Brisbane City Hall, Main Auditorium. Finalists will perform alongside professional mentors for an entertaining one-off performance. If you can’t make the Gala Concert, there’ll be a sneak preview in the Queen Street Mall on Sunday 11 August 2013. Monday, 8 July at 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm At Brisbane City Hall Judy Glen will be on hand at the

Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Showcase workshop to provide valuable stage and performance insights. Book your place in the workshop or audience, places are limited. Tuesday, 9 July at 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm At Brisbane City Hall Chris Fennessy will be on hand at the workshop to provide valuable stage and performance insights. Book your place in the workshop or audience, places are limited. Register to participate If you wish to participate, register via www.epiphanyproductions.com.au or alternatively phone on 07 3257 4905 between 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday. Places are limited. Participants must be aged 60 years or over as of 18 August 2013.

Ipswich Heritage Awards for Excellence THE Awards for Excellence in Design and Heritage were adopted in 1992 to publicly recognise, promote and reward excellence in the design and construction of new developments and the conservation of heritage places throughout the City of Ipswich. The Awards give Council the opportunity to recognise the development industry for the excellent quality of development work being completed throughout the City. The development industry has embraced the Awards as a prestigious event. Accordingly, the Awards attract participants from all aspects of the development industry with entries received ranging from the humble family renovator, to some of the nation’s largest development corporations. The Awards also provide an opportunity to recongise the academic projects completed by students, from all levels of education, which promote / examine the culture, environment and heritage of the Ipswich local government area. The overall objective of the Awards is to promote excellence in the design of new development, the conservation of heritage places and the rehabilitation of public land and broadhectare sites, throughout the City. Emphasis is given to those developments www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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THE statistics are staggering. Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second most common neurological disease after Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It affects one in 350 Australians, with some 30 people diagnosed daily. Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which has grown in numbers by a confounding 17% over the last six years, today costs the Australian economy an estimated $8.4 billion dollars yearly, a figure that includes lost quality of life

and premature mortality. According to neurologist Professor Peter Silburn AM, foundation Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Queensland, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects not only movement (motor) but mood and involuntary body functions (nonmotor). PD usually presents in the sixth or seventh decade of life but

many cases of youngonset Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are diagnosed.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gold Coaster Carole Farrell, now 66 and with no family history of the disease, was diagnosed with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in year 2000, not long after moving north from Sydney. With PD difficult to identify, as stroke and tumour need to be ruled out, doctors eventually attributed Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial symptoms to PD. Symptoms included

a tremor in one hand known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pill-rollingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a rhythmic back-and-forth rubbing of the thumb and forefinger. Carole also was favouring her left side; her sense of smell was failing; her handwriting was worsening. Doctors explained to Carole that Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leads to the loss of brain cells that produce the chemical dopamine, necessary for smooth and coordinated movement; however, PD symptoms donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t develop until about 70 percent of these cells are damaged, the reason behind delayed diagnosis and treatment. As wife to Alan, and an active mother and grandmother, Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progressed slowly over the years until about two years ago when she noticed that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all the symptoms were hitting me at onceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and now included trembling, slowness of movement, anxiety, depression, memory problems, disturbed sleep and tiredness. In late 2012, Carole and Alan made the decision that Carole would have Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) under Professor Silburn and Associate Professor Terry Coyne,

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neurosurgeon, at Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War Memorial Hospital. Together over some ten years the two specialists had performed more than 500 DBS procedures where they probed and stimulated specific areas of the brain while the patient, although under anaesthetic, remained conscious in part. As Professor Silburn explained, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DBS involves the implantation of a pulse generator (a battery-like device) that creates electrical stimulation that then directs a small electrical current to the area of the brain causing the PD symptoms; overriding the abnormal PD electrical messages.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He continued, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is not a cure for Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, as there currently is no cure, but it is a way of managing symptoms. The PD symptoms continue to progress regardless of treatment but different disease management strategies are available.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3Â˝ hour Deep Brain Stimulation procedure took place on 14 Feb of this year. As a result, she is now able to externally regulate the electrical current as necessary by

tion. A definite positive for Carole is that she no longer requires the amount of drugs that were an essential part of her life for the past 13 years. She also is more physically active. Carole and Alan continue to be co-ordinators of the Helensvale Support Group of the Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of Queensland. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive. Everyone is welcome. Phone (07) 5563 9316 or 0413 011 320 for more information.

using a remote control, thus easing her Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symptoms. Carole also has had muscle-relaxant Botox injections into an arm and a leg, as muscles had shrunk due to the disease, causing considerable pain. Admitting that she has good days and not-sogood days, Carole says that she is glad that she had the Deep Brain Stimulation, her PD symptoms now eased. She emphasises that each case is different and anyone contemplating DBS should speak to others who have had the opera-

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SENIORS NEWS Tips to cut your home energy bill this winter THE weather’s getting colder and that means that many of us will soon be seeing a big spike on our electricity bills. But it doesn’t have to be that way – there are plenty of simple ways to minimise the amount of energy you use. Just because you aren’t using a charger, television or computer doesn’t mean it isn’t still sucking up electricity (and costing you money). If you saw that your tap kept dripping water after you had turned it off, you would probably do

something about it and your electrical outlets should be no different. Standby mode on the TV, DVD player, stereo and computer still uses energy, so turn these appliances off at the wall when not in use. With shorter days we switch on our lights a lot earlier, so make sure your bulbs are as energyefficient as possible. CFLs were the way to go a few years back, but LEDs are the future of low-energy lighting. High quality LED bulbs can now be found at

major retailers at reasonable costs. Most consume 80 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than the old incandescents and are now designed to provide soft, warm ambient light, rather than the harsh bluish light that was common with LEDs a few years back. Typically, ½ of your home’s heating and cooling will escape through walls, windows, the floor and the roof, so if you don’t have proper insulation in those spots, you’re going to be

spending a lot more to heat your home than is necessary. During the daytime, if you have bright sunlight coming directly through your window, this will heat up a room significantly. If you want to heat up the room roll those blinds up and let in the light! If you are trying to keep a room warm at night, put the shades or curtains down, so that heat doesn’t leak out the windows. Turn lights off when leaving a room, and watching television does

not require every light in the room to be on! A fridge can be used more efficiently by keeping door seals clean and repaired if broken. Dry your laundry on a clothesline on good weather days rather than putting them in the tumble dryer. If you do have to use the clothes dryer, clean the lint screen first to increase efficiency. Boil the kettle with only as much water as you need, and only use heating and air conditioners when necessary.

Australians could be missing out on retirement dollar

PEOPLE could be missing out on thousands of dollars in retirement savings by not paying enough attention to their super each year. A national survey commissioned by AustralianSuper has revealed that Australians spend more than four times as long doing their tax return than reviewing their superannuation each year. According to the survey, Australians

spend around five hours on average doing their tax compared to just a little over one hour reviewing their super annually, with two-thirds spending less than an hour on their super all year. AustralianSuper General Manager, Marketing and Communications James Coyle said that for the average Australian, spending a little time on their super could mean thousands of dollars extra in retirement. Mr

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Coyle recommends that to get the most out of super, Australians should add a ‘super checklist’ to their tax time routine. There are a number of simple things people can do at tax time to improve their final superannuation balance, including looking at government cocontributions, rebates for spouse contributions and low income earners, and deductions for the self-employed. The key

is planning in advance and knowing what you’re entitled to. The survey also found that of those Australians who do review their superannuation, 20 per cent sought financial advice, 22 per cent changed their investment options, 18 per cent made extra contributions to increase their super balance and 16 per cent made extra contributions to

maximise tax benefits. A total of 10 per cent found their lost super. “What we’re urging Australians to do when they’re reviewing their tax is to spend a little more time looking at their super,” Mr Coyle said. “Many super funds also offer financial advice on super either through their website, over the phone or faceto-face, if they need help.” balance estimated at $433,159.

Trivia Answers from page 6 1. Easter Island 2. Queen Elizabeth II 3. Airship 4. Great Sandy Straits 5. Richard Branson 6. 1997 7. Tenzing Norgay 8. Chinchilla 9. 40 10. Brisbane (Enoggera) 11. Finance or banking 12. Ear ache 13. H2O (water) 14. Cambridge 15. Saudi Arabia 16. Bird 17. Cricket 18. Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus) 19. Joists 20. Linguistics Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others. While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

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SENIORS NEWS Flyer-builder Bob, 77, says he can’t put his tools down – yet!

Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed members Bob Pope, Brad Gibson and Charles Achilles admire a model wooden aereoplane, crafted by member Perce Watterson.

‘THE folk out there are great – the salt of the earth – so I always looked forward to pointing the nose of the Comanche in the direction of this little town right on the border of South Australia and Queensland’ – Bob Pope” IN his youth, Bob Pope wanted to fly and design houses. At 77 Bob is still designing buildings but although he has sold his aeroplane, his respected reputation as a trail-blazing flyer-builder in the 1960s and 70s, like the houses he has erected all over Queensland, remains intact. We found Bob in the workshop of the Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed, part of a national not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe, friendly and healing environment for men to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time. Bob Pope helped design and build the ‘shed’ on the Mount Gravatt showgrounds drawing on skills honed over more than 50 years, first as a student architect and then as a builder in some of Queensland’s furthest outback regions. “I wanted to fly, so I thought combining this with a trade as a builder would help me pay off the aircraft – and satisfy two desires at the same time,” Bob said. His plane, a Piper Twin Comanche, took Bob and his building crew to many remote outback sites – 1590 km west of Brisbane to Birdsville in the Channel Country, to Innamincka, a tiny settlement in northeast South Australia, into the Northern Territory and up into the Gulf Country. Based in Brisbane with a warehouse at Coopers Plains, the flying builders built houses and buildings for the government, mining companies, councils and private landholders. “A lot of our time was spent on ‘conservation building’, which was the restoration and renovation of historic structures,” Bob said. “We build in timber, stone, tin and steel, finding a lot of this material locally and often from the same source the pioneers used. “The historic societies in the Outback then rarely had enough money to rebuild these iconic structures, so we worked on them at different times while the money came through in dribs and drabs.” He said a conservation project he really enjoyed was the restoration of the Mud Hut at Bedourie in the state’s central west, originally built in the 1880s with mud from the local creek and gidjee scrub timbers. In the early days, Bedourie was used www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

as a stopover for drovers pushing their cattle down to the markets in Adelaide. The Mud Hut operated as a Cobb and Co rest-stop and at the end of the 1890s passed into the possession of cattle king Sir Sidney Kidman. Today the hut, in magnificent condition, is operated as a tourist centre by the Diamantina Shire Council. “We restored it fully and faithfully, using the same materials that the original builder used,” Bob said. Bob says he almost became a Birdsville ‘citizen’. He has been back and forth to the town and district many times completing a shire hall, school, council buildings and a swimming pool. “The folk out there are great – the salt of the earth – so I always looked forward to pointing the nose of the Comanche in the direction of this little town right on the border of South Australia and Queensland.” Bob caught up with old mate Charles Achilles, a former sawmiller in Chinchilla, during our visit to the Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed. Charles is Rochedale-Springwood National Seniors president and this year’s Seniors Ambassador for Logan City. “Building was a tight business moneywise in the 1960s,” recalls Bob. I flew around a lot of Queensland to talk to sawmillers about buying timbers direct from their yards. “One of these was Charles, who then worked at Emmerson’s cypress mill in Chinchilla. He was a real gentleman and we did business on a handshake. I used a lot of cypress after that and it’s fair to say it’s still my favourite timber.” Bob said the sawmills asked for no credit references. “They offered me a generous 2.5% discount for payment within seven day which was a whack of money on a house back then. “They were honest men; they said to me they’d give me the wood on credit and if didn’t pay, well, simply, I wouldn’t get another load.” Bob praised the Men’s Shed concept which also focused on men’s health and well being. “There are more than 720 of them around Australia and Mount Gravatt is one of the most progressive with about 220 members at the last count,” he said. “There’s still more carpentry to complete at the shed. But it’s almost finished – and then I can completely retire!” The Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed has received more than $260,000 in grants and funds from federal and state governments, clubs, associations and private donations. July 2013 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 11

SENIORS NEWS Seniors Enquiry Line helps anyone concerned about seniors

UNITINGCARE Community’s Seniors Enquiry Line is not only able to assist seniors directly but can also provide valuable help to friends, family

and carers both near and far who care for the seniors in their lives. An example of this is the case of Mr Wilson*, a UK resident concerned about

his sister living in Australia who had ongoing mental health issues that she was not addressing. His sister was in denial about her challenges and was not

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and other family members not hearing from his sister in over a month, Mr Wilson decided to call Seniors Enquiry Line (SEL) for assistance. The support and information officer phoned local police to initiate a welfare check on Mr Wilson’s sister. The police visited Mr Wilson’s sister and discovered from a neighbour that she had suffered a heart attack and was in one of the local hospitals. The SEL support and information officer supplied Mr

Wilson with a list of local private and public hospital phone numbers for him to track down his sister with. “Without phoning Seniors Enquiry Line, Mr Wilson would likely not have known any way to check on his sister’s welfare and may not have discovered that she was so unwell,” said Julie Argeros, Seniors Enquiry Line Coordinator. Contacting SEL enabled Mr Wilson to renew contact with his sister and ensure that she now had assistance to maintain her

wellbeing and safety. Without his concern, Mr Wilson’s sister may have remained isolated, without support and unable to cope with her health issues. If you are concerned about a senior in your life, contact UnitingCare Community’s Seniors Enquiry Line on 1300 135 500 or visit www.seniors enquiryline.com.au for information. *names have been changed to protect people’s identities.

New Support Group inspires breast cancer sufferers OVERLOOKED Logan residents given a beacon of hope by one breast cancer survivor’s mission to improve the lives of local survivors. Logan resident Briohne Sykes is no stranger to the pitfalls of cancer. Having battled Stage III Breast Cancer in 2012, she is just one of millions of Australians who have survived months of severe illness brought on by life-saving radiation and chemotherapy. But when she sought support to help rebuild her life in the midst of remission, she was disappointed to find Brisbane’s south-side lacking in resourceful support groups. Unlike Brisbane’s northside, Ipswich and Redland Bay which boast several registered support groups under the BCNA umbrella, Logan and the surrounding south area has long been without a registered support group. But with the backing of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Sykes has now launched the first Logan chapter of BCNA, the Logan and Surrounds Breast Cancer Support Group. Breast Cancer Support Groups are vital to the mental health and ongoing healing of survivors. Cancer can be an isolating illness and a support

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group creates an environment for sufferers and survivors to connect in a way that may not be possible with family and friends. Support groups can also help those newly diagnosed with the illness by offering comfort and explaining what to expect. The Logan and Surrounds Breast Cancer Support are working towards their first community event, a mini field of women, expected to take place in July. But Sykes has not stopped there. Her creative and infectious nature has also led to the writing of a One Act Play already under production. The play, ‘Powerfully Fragile’ takes us into the minds of four women and one man as each struggles to deal with One’s diagnosis of cancer. The production will be performed by the Beenleigh Theatre Group across several south-side venues from June to September, as part of the 2013 South East Queensland One Act Play Festival. Both cathartic and enlightening, Sykes plans to take the play from stage

to workshop environment as a tool to help patients past and present, as well as their support people work through their own experiences. The Logan and Surrounds Breast Cancer Support Group meet fortnightly for a coffee and chat. If you would like more information on the Support Group please call Briohne on 0447 637 422 or email briohne@gmail.com 5-7 July PERFORMANCE - ACT1 (Strathpine) (07) 5428 1818 26-28 July PERFORMANCE - Redfest (Cleveland) 0429 898 328 2-4 August PERFORMANCE - Beenleigh Theatre Group (07) 3287 2912 9-11 August PERFORMANCE - Ipswich Little Theatre (07) 3812 2389 or (07) 3812 3450 6-8 September PERFORMANCE - Yarrageh (Sandgate) (07) 3869 2099 9-14 September PERFORMANCE - Brisbane Arts Theatre (07) 3369 2344

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SENIORS NEWS Historical custodian role for enthusiast

Nina is pictured beside a 2004 painting of Ava Gardner by Australian artist Sarah-Lyn Lewis. The artwork was inspired by a still photograph from the movie The Killers (1946). On the right is a reproduction costume created by Nina; the costume based on one designed by Walter Plunkett at MGM Studios and worn by Gardner in Show Boat (1951). Gardner’s 5’6" frame and 36-23-37 figure stand out, ‘defining the allure on the screen of a film star that deserves to be remembered. They don’t make ’em like they used to!’ adds Nina.

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WELL-KNOWN on the Gold Coast for her theatrical costuming and performance talents, it comes as no surprise to learn that Nina Khan has a related interest in the glamour world of Hollywood movies. Nina is the custodian of a treasured collection of memorabilia from the estate of actress Ava Gardner. Acquired gradually since 2008 through a Florida, USA film historian, the collection contains mementos the movie legend had kept for herself during a long career in motion pictures. As many readers will remember, Ava Gardner was an American actress who rose from obscurity to become a Hollywood superstar of the 1950s. Considered one of the most beautiful women of her day, Gardner was born in North Carolina in 1922. As an adult, she moved to Hollywood and, later, Madrid, Spain before settling in London, England where she lived out her final years in semi-retirement, dying in 1990 at age 67. Gardner was also famously known for her marriages to actor Mickey Rooney; musician Artie Shaw and singer/ actor Frank Sinatra. It was while living in London during the ’70s that Nina met Ava Gardner through a friendship with Gardner’s personal secretary. Nina felt privileged to be invited to the film star’s Knightsbridge home on several occasions; today remembering that ‘Miss Gardner was a delightful hostess.’ Nina’s wish is to one day travel to the Ava Gardner Museum in the actress’s home town of Smithfield, North Carolina. Some 12,000 people visit the museum each year; such continues the interest in this legend.

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SENIORS NEWS LifeTec hold successful Positive Ageing Expo

Ipswich welcomes 180,000th resident IPSWICH reached a new population milestone in June with official recognition of the city’s 180,000th resident. Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, Planning and Development Committee chairman Cr Paul Tully and local councillor Sheila Ireland officially welcomed Devika Kumari to her

Springfield Lakes home. “Population figures show Ipswich is defying trends elsewhere and continuing to grow at a strong rate,” Cr Pisasale said. “This solid rate of growth is positioning the city as the major regional centre serving the western corridor now and into the future.

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Ambassador for the Ageing Noeline Brown at the Brisbane Seniors Online stall

LIFETEC Queensland successfully held a Positive Ageing Expo at the Kedron Wavell Services Club at Chermside on the 27 May. LifeTec provides information and advice by health professionals to maximise independence and safety for older people as well as children and adults with a disability so they can be more independent at home, work, and school and in the community. LifeTec health specialists can recommend the correct use of assistive technology and have on display hundreds of helpful items in their display centres. An extensive online database on many more is also available. Display centres are located at Newmarket in Brisbane and Townsville. Regional Outreach services are available for areas outside of Brisbane and Townsville. Approximately 21 exhibitors were in attendance and the Expo program included Noeline Brown, Ambassador for

Ageing who was the opening keynote speaker. Hundreds of people attended and the event was a great success with 10 quality speakers presenting entertaining and informative sessions to a very captive audience. Topics such as volunteering; safe use of social media and online shopping; men’s sheds; active healthy brain; a cooking and nutrition demonstration; gardening; positive living in using new technology to promote good health and taking control of life events. Great entertainment by the Rapport Vocal Quintet and the River City Clippers Barbershop Acapella group were followed by a Tai Chi demonstration by the Australian Academy of Tai Chi. LifeTec can be contacted at their Newmarket centre on 3552 9000 or Townsville 4759 5600. Calls from outside those areas can be made through 1300 885 886 or see their website www.lifetec.org.au

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SENIORS NEWS Five stars for new front-of-pack food labelling!

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IF you’re like me – you DREAD shopping day. Not for the inconvenience or the boredom of having to lug your trolley up and down the aisles – but for the sheer confusion when it comes to making a product choice and being bombarded with numbers and percentage signs on the front of packs that, if we’re actually honest, most of us have little hope really of understanding. If only for lack of time. Across Australia, however, this could all be about to change. Last week, intergovernmental support was offered for a voluntary new national front-of-pack food labelling scheme. The scheme features a rating from half a star up

to five stars, and includes detailed information about the sugar, fat, energy and salt content of all packaged, processed and manufactured food products – measured per 100g. You may also see a positive nutrient rating on the front of some packs too – for example showing the product is ‘high in fibre’ or ‘high in calcium’ – with the amount of that positive nutrient included in the product measured per 100g. While the system is currently voluntary, a requirement is in place to see the scheme become mandatory in two years if the food industryis slow to comply. So how will this change your shop?

The star ratings are far easier to read than the current Daily Intake Guide on the front of food labels. This, coupled with the nutritional contentbeing based on per 100g measurements, makes it far easier to compare different products and make an informed choice on the go! While it might seem like a small adjustment – this step has the power to change the health of Queensland families. We at Cancer Council Queensland hope this initiative, and others like it, will play a part in reducing obesity rates across the state. Currently, 1 in 3 adults are overweight and 1 in 4 obese. High body mass is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Queensland – fast tracking our risk of preventable cancers. Australians have long wanted a simple nutrition labelling system to help them make healthy choices more efficiently. CCQ offers five stars for this progress on food labels for Queensland families! At the least, it should make even the dreariest shopping trip a little more pleasant. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.

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THERE is a myth that older members of the community are slow to embrace technology such as computers or a mobile phone. Certainly, when there is a problem, we all turn to younger members of the family for help, but seniors are taking to the net in ever increasing numbers – in some cases noted as the fastest growing segment of the population. Even well-known veteran journalist/publisher and now 2013 Australian of the Year, ItaButtrose, when talking about her new venture, an online media Company, became enthused about the numbers of older people using new media and technology. For some it’s the desire to stay in touch with extended family; like Eva turning 101 with 30 cards in the post and 800 messages on Facebook! Too old to sign up for Facebook, she had to lie about her age and now uses social media to keep tabs on 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Or the grandmother in Sydney baby-sitting

Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW Club

IT will be ‘Christmas In July’ for members of the Peninsula View Club when they meet at 10am on Thursday July 4th at the Moreton Bay Boat Club, Scarborough. Ladies, come and join us as we enjoy entertainment by the U3A Ukulele Group followed by a delicious lunch.VIEW Clubs support the Smith Family’s ‘Learning For Life’ programme in their committment to provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged students in our community. We would love to welcome you to our friendly club. For more information please contact Betty on 3285 6190. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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her grandchildren in Melbourne via Skype while the parents enjoyed a night out. The Federal Government came to the party some years ago with funding to establish computer training nodes in numerous places, including the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. I am reminded of the movie clip of the 103 year old War Widow learning how to use the net from the 86 year old computersavvy teacher, and exclaiming that it was all so easy, that age was no barrier to technology and that you are never too old to learn! There are many similar inspiring stories of older people using technology to advantage – reading to their grandchildren over Skype, running a small business, or a not-for profit organisation. National Seniors Australia is well aware of the need to engage with the new generations who grew up with computers, as well as promoting use of the net to older members.

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SENIORS NEWS VIEW encourages others to support The Smith Family Winter Appeal

THIS year The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal is highlighting the fact that no child should lose belief in themselves. Most kids only worry about losing things like jumpers or hats but disadvantaged children lose something much more debilitating – their self belief. When a child loses self belief, it can rob them of their future, in every way their education suffers, and they’re more likely to underperform in school and drop out early. This sets up a cycle of disadvantage that can last a lifetime. As a valued part of The Smith Family, VIEW members in local communities contribute significant fundraising and volunteering support to help Australian children in need to reach their potential through education.

Caboolture VIEW Club President Genevieve Hickey said that “supporting the education of Australian children in need was a powerful way to end disadvantage.” In the last year, VIEW members raised more than $1 million and currently support more than 1000 children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and are calling on others in the community to support The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal. VIEW club members, fundraise throughout the year to assist The Smith Family in supporting disadvantaged young Australians to reach their potential through education.” said Caboolture VIEW Club President Genevieve. “It is essential that The Smith Family raise $3.43 million this winter to provide ongoing educational support to 10,000 Australian kids who are being held back from accessing the same educational and life opportunities that the other children have. As a result their self-belief is being chipped away on a daily

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basis” said VIEW National President, Lorraine Montgomery. Without support, the disadvantage these children are experiencing today – through no fault of their own – could lead to a lifetime of lost potential. Funds raised will support a range of literacy and mentoring programs, including after-school learning clubs, reading support programs for kids who are up to 2 years’ behind in their reading levels, mentoring and tutoring programs. The Smith Family’s work reaches over 100,000 disadvantaged children, young people and parents/carers across Australia each year. To donate to The Smith Family Winter Appeal call 1800 024 069 or visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au. All donations are fully tax deductible. Caboolture VIEW Club meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month. The July meeting will be held on 18th at Caboolture RSL Club, 10.30am for 11.15am. Contact Secretary Esther Carey on 3888 2558 for more information.

Chelmer and District Probus Club

Probus President Rob Bruce congratulated by rotary District Probus Chairman Nick Curry

THE newly re-established Probus Club of Chelmer and District draws its members mainly from suburbs Chelmer to Oxley. The new club President is Rob Bruce, a retired human resources specialist . He said that the club has a varied guest speaker program featuring quality guest speakers on a range of topics of interest to retirees and the new committee looks forward to establishing an outings program and other activities of interest to members.In June Kep Coughlan gave an insightful talk on recent developments in Cambodia,

especially in re-building the agricultural industry and the education of women. At our next meeting on Wednesday 24th July Gary Thorpe, General Manager of the award winning radio station 4MBS Classic FM will speak to us about community participation in the radio programmes, music festivals and performances. On the 28th August Scott Cadoo, Senior Librarian in the Brisbane City

Council will inform us about ‘The Modern Library: now and in the future’. The Probus Club of Chelmer and District meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Corinda Bowls Club, Hall Ave, Corinda and welcomes retired men and women who wish to meet for club meetings and other activities with likeminded retirees. Enquiries may be directed to Coral Reichman tel 3379 7540.

Probus committee pictured with Rotary District Probus Chairman Nick Curry at left and David Allen, Director probus South pacific at right.

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SENIORS NEWS Mitchelton Garden Club

Joyce Parry with her magnificent dendobium orchid in bloom

The Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club Inc. meets on 1st August at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. A topic and guest speaker have not been organized and what happens in this regard at the meeting will not be known until it happens. Members and visitors are asked to bring something of interest they’d like to talk about, have questions to be answered, or a gardening hint they’d like to share. Pat Killoran, the president, will be in charge and with her vast knowledge and the help of those present, it’s hoped solutions will be readily available. If not, the Club will pursue the issue and endeavour

to have results to give at the September meeting. July and August are good months for garden and lawn maintenance. Annuals and bulbs will be almost ready to produce Spring blooms and towards the end of August the sap in shrubs and roses will be rising, making it easier to propagate cuttings. In south east Queensland, July is a good month to prune roses, feed citrus trees, and watch for dollar spot and young Bindii plants in the lawn. Remove the Bindii before it matures to avoid the prickles. Plenty of organic matter should be worked into the vegie patch for Spring planting and make sure there’s a good supply of water for existing plants. A good deep watering when needed is better than regular shallow watering. In August it’s important to keep a lot of mulch on the garden beds to offset drying winds and suppress the growth of weeds. Most Australian natives require feeding at this time. Take care the fertilizer is very low in phosphorous if it’s to be used on grevilleas, banksias, etc. Keep a look-out on citrus trees for gall wasp infection. This looks like lumps on the branches and stems and these should be pruned away, and tied up in a plastic bag before going into your garbage bin. If this is not done, eggs in the lumps will hatch and more infection will occur. Attacks of citrus leaf miner are noticeable on new growth at this time. Silvery trails on the new leaves or distorted leaves are a sign of leaf miner’s presence. Apart from appearance this does not damage the tree very much. To get rid of it, the infected leaves should be removed or use a spray of Neem oil on them. At the June meeting the exhibits on the show bench were remarkable for the time of year. One outstanding exhibit by Joyce Parry was a white dendrobium orchid which won the Champion Award of the day. It had about eight bowers of blooms all in perfect condition. Here is a photo of Joyce taken at the hall with her orchid. This club meets on the first Thursday of each calendar month at 9.45 a.m., beginning with morning tea before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheelchair. For more information please phone Pat on 3356 1256.

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Free breast cancer screening in Bribie Island

BREAST Cancer is a serious illness that affects about 1 in 8 Queensland women at some stage in their lifetime. The good news is that continuing research shows that more women are now surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer than in the past, B r e a s t S c r e e n Queensland Health Promotion Officer Kelly Hart said. “This can be attributed to the early detection of breast cancer and improvements in management, treatment and advances in drug therapy,” Ms Hart said. Women from Bribie Island of our members. Fortunately the weather was kind to and surrounding areas us that day as we only experienced a shower or two are being urged to take on the way to Woodford and on the way home. The advantage of free breast rest of the day remained fine.July 9th is the date of our “Mystery” bus trip. If you would like to join in the fun, please contact our President Colin Butler on (07) 3848 6371. Don’t forget we have concerts each week except the second Tuesday of the month - bus trip day!

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THE June bus trip was very interesting. Woodford is a lovely little town. Our Tour Guide joined us as we arrived and directed us to Jalas Cafe for a very welcome Devonshire Morning Tea. After Morning Tea, we visited the Historical Museum which proved to be a very interesting display of Woodford’s history. Today lunch was enjoyed at the Golf Club. On the way home we passed the Woodford Prison compound - but of course we could only look much to the relief

been designed to weatherproof an existing outdoor area from wind and rain. The screens give the effect of being a permanent structure; however they can bi-fold open allowing an open outdoor environment to be maintained. “Customers wanted to use their outdoor area all year round,” Mr Menzel said. “We listened and we provided an innovative solution.” The Accolade® system uses a unique tracking system which allows the screens to be run from either the top or bottom and comes in a range of frame colours, clear and tinted PVC, midge proof and paw proof mesh inserts. To find out more about Accolade® Weather Screens and to see how they can transform and weatherproof your outdoor area, visit www.accoladescreens.com.au or contact them on 3102 1186.

cancer screening at Queensland Health’s mobile service which will be located behind the Bribie Island Library, First Avenue Bribie Island from 1 July – 22 August 2013. “The mobile van has the same state-of-the-art equipment that is used in permanent sites, like Caboolture,” Ms Hart said. “Bringing the mobile BreastScreen van to Bribie Island means that local women don’t have to travel as far to find a quality service” explained Ms Hart. When BreastScreen Queensland was in Bribie Island two years ago they screened over 1250 local women.

“This means that a large number of women from this area will be due for their rescreen this year,” said Ms Hart. Regular two yearly breast cancer screening is still the best way to find breast cancer early well before a women or her doctor can feel anything. All women aged 40 years and over are eligible for a free breastscreen every two years at a B r e a s t S c r e e n Queensland Service. Women aged 50-69 years are particularly encouraged to attend. Appointments are starting to fill so phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment or for further information. A doctor’s referral is not required.

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SENIORS NEWS Kenmore Evening VIEW Club

KEVC Committee Members busy planning not only the birthday celebrations in July but also the Fashion Parade & High Tea in August

A busy two months ahead as we celebrate

and fundraise. Oscars in July: Kenmore Evening

VIEW Club members and their friends will be

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60 & Better Cannon Hill Assoc CANNON Hill 60 and Better located at 958 Wynnum Road Cannon Hill (next to the Pizza Hut), we are ready to welcome you as you come through the door. Every Monday morning(except for Public Holidays)we have activities/entertainment to help you meet new friends and enjoy being part of a senior club. It will cost you $5 annual membership and depending what program is on the cost of the morning is $5 to $10, and morning tea and a light lunch is provided. The extra is when we have to pay for outside entertainment or BBQ’s. Monday1st Julywe are being entertained by the ‘Touch of Sparkle’, a sparkling dance group, the following Monday 8th July is Games Day ‘Know My Name”. Monday 15thJuly a home concert, put on by members known as The Silver threads”. Line dancing is at

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12pm every Monday for $4. Tuesday to help you keep fit we have Tai Chi starting at 9am till 10am followed by Gentle Exercise at 10.15 to 11.15am morning tea included, Cost of morning $6 for both or $4 for one, as you have to pay for insurance. Tuesday 16th July we have a bus trip to Terry Scott Show at Wynnum/Manly Sporting Club cost $8 includes Show and lunch, bus leaves Cannon Hill Shopping Centre outside and down from Woolworths. Monday 22nd July a Speaker from ‘Bayview Towers, Yeppoon’ where we try to go for a holiday each year for 5 days at the low cost of $450 plus train fares. Monday 29thJuly, BBQ& Cent Auction, cost $6 bring an item (not Second hand) for the table. Monday August 6th Entertainer ‘ Nick Rolfe’ on keyboard, excellent entertainment. Please contact Beverley on 38432920 to book or more information.

at Boulevard Gardens, Indooroopilly, on 17 July. They will be celebratingthe 23rd birthday of their club with a Night at the Oscars. Guests will arrive in black, red, silver and gold outfits, the colours of the night, as they walk the red carpet. Special guest for the evening will be Stephen Thrum, who worked on the production of Superman 2 and Peter Pan. Entertainment will include song and dance as well as movie quizzes, a multi draw raffle and lucky door prizes. All visitors are most welcome. Please email kenmore.view@gmail.comor ring Jean (33712968) by Thursday 11 July if you are interested in joining us on the night. Catwalk Comes To Kenmore A major fundraiser for the year for Kenmore Evening VIEW Club is a Fashion Parade and High Tea on 3 August. It will be a fashion extravaganza with garments from “Fashion On Mayfield” at Moorooka and entertainment by The Ritz

Dancers. Champagne will be served on arrival and High Tea is being prepared by a team of VIEW members led by the President, Anne Bamford. As well, there will be a cent auction and raffles. Cost is $25 per head. All funds are to be directed to the Smith Family to aid their work in overcoming disadvantage among Australian children

through education. The event will be held at the Carroll Community Centre, Our Lady of The Rosary School, Moggill Rd, Kenmore on Saturday 3 August 2013, 12.30 for 1.00pm start. You and your friends are most welcome to join us. Please email annebamford@internode.on.net or call 3374 3304 by 29 July to make a booking or for further enquiries.

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SENIORS NEWS Where are they now? DALE Hanley who now lives in Mt Gravatt, Brisbane who was part of 20 Platoon, E company of National Service 19 Training Battalion is looking for former Nasho’s who he served with at Holsworthy near Liverpool, NSW. He was part of intake 1/55 which was in 1955. Whilst many would now be deceased or some even moved overseas, there may be still some around or readers may be able to recognise some of the men in the photo and know them. Mr Hanley has a full list of names in his platoon as well as a complete booklet with photos and names of all platoons and activities of the 19 Training Battalion from 1955. Contact Dale Hanley in Brisbane 07 3219 1141.

Bigger and Better 2013 Thiess Spaghetti Bridge Competition

ICONIC construction company Thiess has upped the stakes for the return of its popular Spaghetti Bridge Competition by opening up this year’s engineering challenge to university, as well as high school students. Back by popular demand after a highly successful inaugural event at the 2012 Brisbane Exhibition (Ekka), the 2013 competition will feature a category for years 7 to 12 and a separate category for undergraduate students. Lucrative prize money will generate fierce competition that will help showcase Queensland’s best and brightest potential engineering talent at the Ekka, which kicks off appropriately during Engineering Week. Teams of up to four students face the challenge of creating the strongest bridge using only spaghetti and glue – with a minimum span of 35cm and maximum total weight of 300g. Thiess is offering more prize money this year, with first place in each of the school and university categories winning $5,000, second place wins $2,500 and $1,250 for third. Thiess Managing Director Bruce Munro said the competition was created to help students focus on engineering as a potential career.

“It’s a career that has personally taken me around the world, and given me the opportunity to work on some of the country’s biggest projects,” Bruce said. “This competition is a fun and educational way for students to see firsthand the creativity, planning, problem solving and team work needed to design and construct the strongest bridge. “We hope to see students from a wide range of schools and universities get involved.”

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Bridges will be load tested until they break, at the Thiess 2013 Ekka Discovery Hub, using a special rig provided by the University of the Sunshine Coast. The winning entry in each category will be the bridge requiring the greatest gross load to make it collapse. Last year’s winning entry required a load of 9.996kg. In a quick effort last year, Bruce Munro produced his own trial bridge, which only collapsed after being loaded to more than 20kg.

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SENIORS NEWS Brisbane Seniors Online values its volunteers BRISBANE Seniors Online (BSOL) recently conducted one of its regular induction and training programs in the Central Training facility for newly joining volunteer mentors (computer tutors). Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) is a not-for-profit i n c o r p o r a t e d organisation that provides affordable computer training for seniors and over50susually in their own homeon their own computer but in some instances at community centres and libraries, as well as small classes in some areas using unpaid

volunteer mentors. In order to keep this valuable community work going, many more volunteer mentors are required to join the organisation. With over 1000 learners currently on the books now and many more joining daily, more volunteers are always needed. New learners joining BSOL may experience significant delays in some areas due to the unavailability of a suitable mentor to allocate to them. President of BSOL Brenda Williams said that ‘volunteers in the BSOL organisation are important and valued.

Providing a formal induction and training program for all new volunteers demonstrates how their work is greatly appreciated and gives them a greater sense of satisfaction and being wanted. By running these induction and training programs, we hope to encourage more volunteers to join us as mentors.’ Mentors join BSOL at no cost and receive additional advanced training on new technology, hardware and applications. A Mentor Support Group allows mentors to bring along unresolved problems they

amazed at what they learn and how these new skills can be put to use in their day to day lives. Mentors can be of any age as long as they can relate to seniors and over 50s and possess a high degree of patience and empathy. If you have some degree of computer confidence in Windows, Apple (including iPads) and Android and would like to offer your services to this great organisation and New BSOL mentors Bob Maczkowiack and Shoaib Dhedhi with BSOL reap the rewards and President Brenda Williams (middle) satisfaction that such may have found whilst Special Interest Groups Apple group. work brings, contact teaching learners and that mentors can attend Mentors are also greatly BSOL on 3210 6983 or see other mentors may be able include digital and video appreciated by learners the website to offer solutions. Other photography as well as an who are absolutely www.bsol.asn.au

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Woodford Qld

IT’S death by a thousand cuts, or more accurately, increases. Electricity price rises seem to have become the third thing you can be sure of in life. For Queensland households, the situation is grim as they face electricity price rises of 22% soon, tacking hundreds of dollars onto the average annual bill. The Queensland Government’s electricity rate increase freeze has come back to haunt it - and in spades. It was akin to easy credit in that like easy credit from shady sources, debt repayments are often very hard. (As a result of the Queensland Government freezing electricity rates on Tariff 11 at 2011-12 levels plus the carbon price, the Authority is implementing a threeyear transitional path to rebalance fixed and variable components so each component is cost-reflective by

1 July 2015.) In among all this, one thing has been continually proven true - that green schemes are a small player in the increases. The title of major culprit goes to network costs - poles and wires to replace ageing infrastructure or in some cases, just to “gold plate” it and to deal with the infrequent spikes in power use each year through the use of air-conditioners; an issue that home solar is helping to address. Around 90 per cent of Australians took some kind of action to reduce their power bills in 2012, including going solar. Home solar is making a significant contribution to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target, reaching 8% in 2012. Source: Energy Matters

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SENIORS NEWS Stafford Seniors Social Club HOW the months are flying by July already. We have had a very busy couple of months. Our last bus trip was to Numinbah valley, and lunch at Coolangatta Golf Club was enjoyed by all. June was our birthday month and we celebrate with everyone bringing

Left: Members on a recent bus trip.

a plate to share, and entertainment by Mike and Jan vocalist and guitarist. July the 31st is our next bus trip .morning tea at Wivenhoe Dam and a Christmas in July lunch at Mt Tarampa Hotel there will be a very festive tone to the lunch. Departing at 8.30an arriving home at 4.30pm, cost $50. A warm welcome is extended to members and visitors. Our club day is every

second Wednesday. Indoor bowls is on alternative Wednesdays. Admittance is $2 which includes morning tea. Our annual fee is also $2, we meet in the school hall at Queen of Apostles Church Appleby Road, Stafford our club offers a variety of social activities such as bus trips, entertainment, bingo, hoy, and trading tables, for more details phone Julia 33524541 or Carolyn 3356 8223. All welcome.

Wavell Heights Association Independent Retirees (AIR)

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WE are based at Wavell Heights and meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 9.30am with the purpose of discussing various financial matters, providing Guest Speakers etc. Our age group is generally 50+. This photo was taken at the Financial Group meeting of our branch where we meet for pure financial matters on the second Friday at the Chermside Library in Hamilton Road. Members and those interested in joining are welcome. Morning tea and bickies are provided at our W/Heights Center in the Community Hall at Edingburgh Castle Rd where we meet monthly .The AIR as we are called have branches around Australia and our North Brisbane Branch also has social outings and lunches . For all enquire please contact sitram@ powerup.com.au or Carl Nielsen on 07 3881 1820. No financial advice is given only group discussions and changes in Gov Legistation . www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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SENIORS NEWS State of Origin never gets old for fans their favourite sporting event. Friendships often develop from common interests, and rugby league can be one of those,” she said. “For many of the residents, the State Of Origin also brings back

fond memories of either playing or watching sport.” Resident Gwenyth Coghill says there’s an exciting atmosphere at Carinity Aged Care – Clifford when the State of Origin comes around.

She adds that one team is much better supported than the other. “There are a lot of Queensland supporters, more than the Blues – because we are Queenslanders!” she said.

Go the Maroons! Around the table (clockwise): Rosney Coghill, Gwen Coghill, Mary Pascoe, Maria Del Popolo. Standing (left to right): Fiona Pomeroy, Robyn Munro, Harry White, Kylee Mallen, Prabin Mainali

OLDER people care just as much as young people about the biggest games of the rugby league calendar, and Carinity Aged Care – Clifford has been giving them the opportunity to show it this season. Residents dressed in Queensland and New South Wales colours and staff decorated the halls with merchandise and comedic messages

before both June games. Diversional Therapist at Carinity Aged Care – Clifford Leti Asi says they held special morning teas to welcome the families of the residents too. “The residents were excited about dressing up, and that made the families excited to get involved,” Ms Asi said. Some staff wore team jerseys, or blue wigs, while the husband of

one resident brought in his dog dressed in a special Queensland shirt. The food was reminiscent of ANZ Stadium or Suncorp Stadium: mini pies with mushy peas, hot dogs, and sausage rolls, with ice cream tinted as close to blue and maroon as possible. “The main purpose is to have fun. We try and really make it a day for the whole family,” Ms Asi said.

The caring staff at Carinity Aged Care – Clifford are passionate about caring and creating a place where residents feel like one of the family. Ms Asi says State of Origin can be a great conversation starter, or a common interest for residents to talk at length about. “Most people have an opinion about the State of Origin, even if it isn’t

Is it ‘sinister’ to be left-handed?

DESPITE decades of research, very little is known about why some people are left-handed. Yet southpaws make up 10 percent of the world’s population and they even have their own International Day, on 13th August every year. At various times in history, left-handedness has been seen as many things: a nasty habit, a mark of the devil, a sign of neurosis, rebellion and even criminality. The word left in English comes from the AngloSaxon word lyft, which means weak or broken. There used to be extreme and severe suspicions of anything ‘left’. In the history of left handed people, the Latin term for left is sinister, which in modern English can be interpreted as meaning “evil”, “menacing” or “threatening”. By contrast, “dexter” is the Latin word for right, which is used in a complimentary way when talking of someone well skilled with the hands, i.e. “dexterous”. Just why one in 10

people favour their left hand is a mystery. A straightforward genetic link hasn’t been proven, and it is possible for two right-handed parents to have a left-handed child. But it can be an advantage to be left-handed – many tests have found

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SENIORS NEWS The Australian South Sea Islanders - Memories from a forgotten people AUSTRALIAN South Sea Islanders are the descendants of people brought to Queensland between 1863 and 1904 to work the state’s cotton and sugar plantations. Considered a source of cheap labour, they arrived from 80 Pacific islands. Many were tricked into coming; others were kidnapped or ‘blackbirded’. Men, women and children were forced to work long hours for low or no wages, while living in very poor conditions. To mark the contribution of Australian South Sea Islanders to Queensland over the last

150 years, the State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) will present a range of exhibtions and events from June to November. Visit QAG at Gallery 5 exhibition named ‘Sugar’ currently until 7 October, 2013. The State Library at Southbank invites the public to The Studio, Level 1 from 16 to 18 August to recognise the anniversary with various exhibitions, workshops, discussions, tours and music across the Cultural Centre. For further information visit: slq.qld.gov.au or qagoma.qld.gov.au/sugar.

LEFT: Four Australian South Sea Islanders photographed wearing loin cloths together with arm, leg, chest and ear adornments. One of the group has piercing, possibly a bone, through his nose, and all are smoking pipes or cigarettes. 1880-1890 SLQ Negative number: 158127

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Mayor wants Canberra funding support for Redland City MAYOR Karen Williams will be highlighting the investment potential of the Redland City and asking senior federal politicians to commit to major transport infrastructure during a visit to Canberra this week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Cr Williams and other South East Queensland Council of Mayors (SEQCOM) members are travelling to Canberra to fight for federal funding for SEQ priority projects. “SEQCOM represents one in seven Australians and believes it needs to remind governments of its strong

representation,” the Mayor said. “The visit is perfectly timed in the lead-up to the federal election on 14 September. “The delegation of Mayors will be seeking support from senior Government Ministers and Coalition Shadow Ministers for a range of priority projects. ”I want to ensure both sides of government are aware of the importance to Redland City of rail, motorway and busway projects. “With this in mind, I will be seeking a commitment to support the extension of the Eastern Busway from Coorparoo to Capalaba,

the Redland City to Gateway Motorway corridor and Redland City to Port of Brisbane corridor and duplication of the Manly to Cleveland rail line. “Transport infrastructure improvements are essential Redland City to achieve its economic potential. “There remains a critical need for increased federal investment in our transport infrastructure.” Cr Williams will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese, Minister for

Climate Change Greg Hunt, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Warren Truss and Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Water Senator Barnaby Joyce. “We will also push for a fair share of federal funding of projects that will help boost the economic development of the region,” Cr Williams said. “Redland City could benefit greatly in the areas of tourism, inbound investment, digital investment and investment in natural assets.”

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SENIORS NEWS Pine Rivers VIEW Club VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Distinguished author and local Historian Jim Lergessner was guest speaker at Pine Rivers VIEW recently. He spoke about his book “Snippets from a Baby Boomer’s Diary” – a social history of growing up in Brisbane during the 1940-1960s. The next monthly luncheon will be held on

Wednesday 17th July at Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Rd, from 11am-2pm. To celebrate Christmas in July there will be entertainment by members. Ladies interested in friendship and supporting The Smith Family and “Learning for Life”program are most welcome. Bookings for lunch, contact Joy on 3285 5989 or 3204 4410.

Photo (L-R) Sausage sizzle in the park. Cooks on the day – Carol, Rowena, Joy and June.

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July at 9.30am. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss the direction and functions of the Branch in 2013/14. Christmas in July in Maleny and a dinner with all the trimmings at Tranquil Park sounds like an excellent idea. The weather will be suitably cool in that beautiful part of Queensland and a coach tour through the Blackall Range is great way to enjoy the scenery. Friday 5th July is the date set, there may be a spare seat or two left. Contact Bev on 3300 1226 quickly. The Members are reminded that The Gap High School has again invited all Seniors to their wonderful Christmas in July Concert which is an event that the older (and younger) members of the community look forward to each year. Mark your calendars for Saturday 27th July at 1.00pm. If you haven’t indicated your attendance please contact Bev our Activity Officer, further enquiries contact Secretary Jean 3354 2466.

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SENIORS NEWS Family Owned Menswear Store still operating for over 45 years YEARS ago, men’s clothing shops seemed to be common in many suburbs throughout Brisbane and the Bayside areas but now they have all but disappeared. Do you recall Brisbane city retailers like Rothwells, Pikes, Bayards, McDonnell and East, Peter Shearer, McLeods, Briggs or John Conlon in Isles Lane? How about the suburbs? Who remembers menswear stores such as Finlaysons, Kirby and Robinsons, Kershaw and Lyons, Mazlins at Sandgate, Jack Jones at Redcliffe or Bob Tanner at Nundah? They all played some part in many a male’s wardrobe throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s but they too have closed their doors. In 1968 Aspley Menswear commenced trading on Gympie Rd at Aspley. This

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business was established by Stuart Chamberlain and is still owned by his son Ross and trading now as Roscos Menswear. The store relocated to the Aspley Hypermarket 20 years ago and maintains many loyal patrons. Rosco’s caters mainly for the mature male who wants a classic style and quality that is today rarely found. They stock well-known brands such as City Club, Farah and Breakaway with tailored and casual shorts and slacks as well as many shirts and slacks that are suited to easy travelling attire. The Australianmade no-iron Cipollini shirt is a favourite with travellers. Roscos’ Menswear, Shop 4 Aspley Hypermarket, Albany Creek Road, Aspley, phone 3263 4342.

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THERE was no turning sixty quietly for RSL Care Inverpine’s beloved Groundsman Ross Roberts who recently celebrated his milestone birthday with 120 residents / secret party planners. Around two-thirds of

the village helped to contribute to Ross’s special day – a testament to how highly regarded the groundsman is and how closely knit the community is. “Ross has been with Inverpine for around six

years,” Retirement Living Coordinator Lynda Williams said. “He’s a very big part of our community. He not only keeps our grounds immaculate and our gardens beautiful, he’s also a friendly face and warm personality.

“The residents wanted to do something special for Ross and did a terrific job at keeping such a big event a surprise. He didn’t suspect a thing! “He was whisked away to work on one of the units far from the Recreational Hall while birthday fairies worked away at setting up the BBQ and decorating the room with 60th balloons, streamers and a cake. “When he entered the room he was genuinely surprised – he really had no idea! “One of the residents made a model tractor and trailer – a replica of the vehicles he drives around the village. Again, it just goes to show what a close-knit community we are. “Ross was beaming from ear to ear and claimed that it was his ‘best birthday ever”.

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PHOTOGRAPHS from 1850-1975 Gallery 6, QAG currently from until 7 October Images from photography’s early years have a peculiar temporality. They evoke a seemingly remote past through old-fashioned clothing and poses, as well as often unfamiliar customs and geographies. This exhibition drawn from the Gallery’s historical collections, presents works by unknown nineteenth century photographers alongside iconic images by some of the masters of the twentieth century. Visit: qagoma.qld.gov.au/everpresent. European Art to 1900 Galleries 1 & 2, QAG Including highlights from the Gallery’s European collection from the early Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, these galleries also currently display four Old Master paintings on loan from the National Gallery of Australia. These loan works include an extraordinary German altarpiece c.1510-20 and the monumental painting ‘The rape of the Sabine women’ c.1672-74 by the Neapolitan master, Luca Giordano. Australian Collection Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Galleries Galleries, 10, 11, 12 & 13, QAG The Gallery’s collection of Australian art from colonisation to the 1970’s reveals the multiple and often contradictory stories characterising Australian art. Far from being one grand narrative, this history encompasses a multitude of threads embracing different perspectives, personalities, landscapes, locations and cities. Find out more about the works on display by watching iTour videos at qagoma.qld.gov.au/tv.

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SENIORS NEWS Westward Ho! through the Scrub”): Sunset cruise on the Thomson River and Outback themed dinner around a campfire with the “Larrikins and Legends” show plus also historic Strathmore Station. The comments back home include “this was the history trip of a lifetime”. For Friendship,

OVER the years the Tour Director of the Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club has provided the 120 club members with many memorable Day Trips, Cruises and Coach Tours. In May over 30 members completed the legendary Longreach and Winton Outback Tour. What a unique experience for our members!! Starting out on a sunny Saturday morning, our group departed on the renowned “Spirit of the Outback” train for an inspirational and fun filled week of adventure. Arriving in Longreach the next morning the group set up headquarters for five days at the Longreach

Motor Inn. Over the following days prior to departure on the Friday, Outback Aussie Tours provided the modern coaches for the sightseeing. The coach drivers and tour guides have to be commended for their caring friendship, personal services

and their extensive knowledge of the history of the outback in and around the heritage towns of Longreach and Winton. Special memories of the week include the following: Spirit of the Outback Train (First class service): Tree of

Knowledge (Barcaldine): Australian Age of Dinosaurs Laboratory: Waltzing Matilda Centre and Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways: Qantas Founders Museum: Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame: Kinnon & Co. - Cobb & Co. coach ride (“Gallop

Fellowship and Fun, the Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month 9.15am for 10.00am start, at the Moreton Bay Boat Club, Bird O’Passage Parade, Scarborough, visitors are welcome. For further information please contact our Secretary by Email at

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SENIORS NEWS Brisbane City Hall midday concerts TUESDAY, 9 July 12noon-1pm - The Brahms, Borodins and Bernsteins of Brisbane Following the success of the first Brisbane composers’ concert, hear more of our brilliant musical talent in the second of the Brisbane composers’ series. Tuesday, 16 July 12noon-1pm - The Beatles Tribute Show Since their origin in 1960, The Beatles went on to become the most commercially successful act of the rock music era. The fab four produced 12 original UK albums, movie films and numerous single hits. The ‘Beatlegs’ are rapidly gaining a following around southeast Queensland venues for their professional reproduction of the original line-up with authentic costume and

instruments through to the magical sound that was The Beatles. Tuesday, 23 July 12noon-1pm - Flying Dutchman to Rhinemaidens: 200 years of Wagner With Conservatorium brass ensembles, cello solo and arias and ensembles from Tristan, Tannhäuser and Rheingold, pianist and conductor Simon Kenway leads this Wagner 200th anniversary. Tuesday, 30 July 12noon-1pm - The Elton John Tribute In today’s concert, local identity, Mr. Greg Andrew is performing his I’m Still Standing Elton John Show at selected southeast Queensland venues. His remarkable resemblance to Elton is matched only by his attention to detail in reproducing Elton John’s stage manner-

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isms. Tuesday, 6 August 12noon-1pm - The Duke Ellington Experience One of the most important and influential identities in the

history of jazz, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington rose from humble beginnings to achieve accreditation for in excess of 1000 compositions. In

today’s concert, the Joshua Hatcher Quintet present a selection of the very best of his music, in chronological order, from a career that spanned 60 years.

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THE John Oxley District Orchid Society will be holding their “Annual Winter Show “ in July. The venue for the Show is the Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha on Saturday 20th July 8.30am to 4.00pm and Sunday 21stJuly 9.00am to 3.30pm. AdNewly refurbished Brisbane City Hall auditorium mission is $3 (children under 14 free). There will be various orchid genera on display, including hybrid orchids, our own native orchids, and also species orchids. These will include the more commonly known orchids such as Cymbidiums, Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis etc., but also Species orchids from around the world, All of my flowers except tow are roses. All of many of these not commonly seen or grown in Ausmy flowers except two are tulips. All of my tralia. Some orchid flowers are very large, some can flowers except two are daisies. How many be so small you almost require a magnifying glass to flowers do I have? appreciate the beauty of the tiny flowers. Orchid flowers come in every colour you can imagine, and some are also very highly scented. Brisbane City Council runs a bus service to the Botanic Gardens, there is off street parking for those driving to the venue, and Brisbane there is disabled parking at the front door. We pride ourselves on being a friendly society who alOnly $36.30 for 1 years (11 copies) ABN 26 089 559 697 ways welcomes guests subscription - includes GST & postage and new members. To atanywhere in Australia. Call 1300 880 265 to Subscriptions tend our general meetings Brisbane Seniors Newspaper pay by Credit Card or send this form with the dates are second your cheque/money order to: P.O. Box 1062 Tewantin Q. 4565 Wednesday monthly (exYES! Send me my monthly copy of Brisbane Seniors Newspaper cluding January) at Name: .......................................................................................... 7.30pm. Located Corinda Bowls Club, Hall Avenue Address: ...................................................................................... Corinda. For further de...................................................... P/Code: ................................ tails please call the SecrePhone: ......................................................................................... tary 3277 5825.

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SENIORS NEWS Caboolture VIEW Club CABOOLTURE VIEW Club celebrated their 15th birthday on 20th May. There were visitors from other clubs in the Zone as well as Pine Rivers & Sister club Redcliffe. The room was bright with themed decorations not to mention the great head pieces that were worn. Club members provided entertainment with some “Oldies” singing about their Favourite Things. The Calendar Girls also made an appearance & it was finished up with many getting up & joining in Line Dancing, led by members Jo & Cheryl, The Macarena & the Chicken Dance. lEFT: Cutting the Cake - left to right: Sue LeSage, Denice Cohen-Cramp, National Councillor Ann McKenna, Zone Councillor Maggy Hickey, President Genevieve Hickey.

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Jumpers and Jazz in July

QUEENSLAND’S quirky winter festival happens in Warwick each July. The Festival is a must do for any textile lover and the street art exhibition is guaranteed to inspire and enchant all who see it. Over 150 tree jumpers are worn by trees lining the CBD and every year the participating artists step up to a new level of cleverness and creativity. A diverse program of Jazz music events encourages visitors and locals to attend local cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels to be entertained and most importantly “relax and enjoy”. This year, the festival runs from 18-28 July. More information at www.jumpersandjazz.com. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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‘OUR vision is to hold a mirror up to the city and lead conversations about a diverse Brisbane, our community and our place in the world’ – Peter Denham Big Welsh winger George North was spotted climbing the steps to the new Museum of Brisbane now re-located at the top of the renovated City Hall. There was a smile and

SENIORS NEWS Brisbane Museum a jewel in the crown of the revitalised City Hall spring in his step – the British and Irish Lions had just managed to hold off the Wallabies to win the first test rugby series in Brisbane, and an exhibit at the museum was paying tribute to the 130th anniversary of the formation of Queensland Rugby Union. The showing of memorabilia and pictures of the state’s rugby greats make up one of the first

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displays at the museum, part of the $215 million Brisbane City Hall restoration, and located in a new, light-filled gallery with five purpose-built exhibition spaces. Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson is chairwoman of the museum, and she says the new gallery is a huge improvement on the previous digs on the ground floor and in the Museum of Brisbane . . . a conversation with the city

City Hall basement. The new space saves some heritage features from buildings that were demolished during the City Hall refurbishment but is otherwise a purpose-built gallery. Museum director Peter Denham said the new home and a brilliant exhibition displaying everything that was World Expo 88 should abolish any misperceptions of history being “boring”. “We’re about contemporary culture as well,” he said. “We want people to have a conversation with the city. I think people will really take this space on as something special right in the city’s heart.” Mr Denham expects the number of visitors to climb again, after they dropped to about 30,000 visitors a year (compared to 410,000 visitors a year in 2005) while the institution was

temporarily housed on Ann Street during the City Hall restoration. Held on the 25th anniversary of World Expo 88, the exhibition – Light Fantastic: Expo 88 Parades Rewired – came about after original parade producer Mike Mullins approached the museum with his personal trove of archival material from the event. Meanwhile, rather than a museum of fossils and old bones, the Museum of Brisbane has become a part of the living history of the city, examining how Brisbane and its people continue to change over time and revealing how each of our individual and collective stories are the milestones of the city’s evolution. The museum explores seemingly ordinary people and places of the city to uncover unexpected and fascinating stories. As the iconic symbol of

our city’s heart, Mr Denham says it is only fitting that City Hall should continue to provide a place where residents of the city, along with interstate and international visitors, can discover and explore the people, places and stories of Brisbane. The museum was reopened in April up on the roof of City Hall, providing an oasis in the city, housing five galleries, a theatrette, and the Dome Lounge. It has become the jewel in the crown of the revitalised City Hall, offering intriguing views of two of the building’s most beautiful features – the clock tower and copper dome. “Our vision is to hold a mirror up to the city and lead conversations about a diverse Brisbane, our community and our place in the world,” Peter Denham said. “Our mission is to play an

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essential role in the life of Brisbane by delivering an entertaining and informative program that advocates for and supports the city’s history, culture and creativity. Opening hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily and admission is free. The Museum of Brisbane is located on Level 3, Brisbane City Hall (Adelaide and Ann Street, Brisbane).

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AN invitation is extended to the ex-service community to attend the 25th Annual MemorialChurch Service for Ex-Servicewomen which commemorates and acknowledges the contribution made by all exservicewomen to our nation, on Sunday, 28 July 2013 at 11.30 am at St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane.An Anniversary Luncheon (2 courses) will be held after the church service at Berkleys on Ann, Rendezvous Hotel, 255 Ann Street, Brisbane, at a cost of $35 per person. More details available from the Council Secretary, Mrs Rosemary Coleman, phone 3879 4889 or email coleman39@bigpond.com

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SENIORS NEWS Shock as SunSmart habits freeze in winter

CANCER Council Queensland is shocked by research showing more than 97 per cent of Queensland adults place themselves at increased risk of skin cancer during winter. According to the latest Self Reported Health Status survey, only 2.5 per cent of adults practice all five recommended sun protective behaviours in winter – Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. Adults aged 18-24 years are the least SunSmart, with less than 1 per cent practicing all five winter sun safety behaviours. Adults aged 25-34 years are the most vigilant with sun protection – with 4 per cent following all five recommendations. Cancer Council

Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the relaxation of SunSmart habits was likely due to misconceptions about chilly temperatures and vitamin D requirements. “Don’t believe the misconceptions – sun protection is required when the UV Index is 3 and above – even on cloudy, cold and overcast days,” she said. “Here in Queensland, the UV Index is 3 and above all year round – so sun protection is required all year round. “We’re concerned about misconceptions around vitamin D and sun exposure in Queensland leading to reduced sun protective behaviours or even intentional sun exposure. “We only need a small

amount of sun exposure to receive adequate vitamin D, and we usually get it through incidental exposure – putting clothes on the washing line, or walking to collect the mail. “It’s crucial that Queenslanders make sun safety a priority in winter – our state has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.” Each year in Queensland 133,000 non-melanoma skin cancers and 3000 melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed. Cancer Council Queensland is warning parents to be particularly vigilant about keeping their kids SunSmart, as the school term ends and the winter sporting season begins. “Queenslanders need to make sun safety a

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priority, and ensure they use all five recommended sun-protective behaviours to best reduce their risk of skin cancer,” Ms Clift said. “Slip on protective clothing, Slop on SPF30 or above broadspectrum, waterresistant sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on wrap-around sunglasses. “Parents, stay vigilant about your child’s sun protection. Extended sun exposure in childhood greatly increases the long-term risk of skin cancer.” More information about Cancer Council Queensland, and being SunSmart, is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or by calling Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.

AS a valued part of The Smith Family, VIEW members contribute significant fundraising and volunteering support to help Australian children. Without support, the disadvantage these children are experiencing today – through no fault of their own – could lead to a life time of lost potential. “supporting the education of children in need is a powerful way to end disadvantage.” VIEW members currently support 1,016 children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and encouraged others in the community to support The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal. If you are interested in joining our club, Brendale Evening VIEW Club meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6.30 for 7.00pm start at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Road, Carseldine. We enjoy a two course meal, a guest speaker, raffles and lucky door prize. Book by the Sunday 8.00pm prior to

the meeting. Dinner Meeting: 16thJuly guest speaker will be Mary Cuneen, Mary will be talking to us about collectables and her collection of fine china. Dinner Meeting: 20 th August guest speaker will be Ann Gillies, QLD Health Patient Safety Officer, who will give a chat on the being a patient in the Public Health Hospital System “The Good the Bad and the Ugly”. Ann is a wonderfully entertaining speaker. We meet on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10.30 at Gloria Jeans, Bracken Ridge for morning tea and chat. Film morning on the 2nd Tuesday at 9.30 at Stafford City. Meet in the food area near the Cinema prior to the film. We will be visiting St John’s Cathedral on 27th August at 10.00am for tour and morning tea. For more details on visiting us or joining our club, please phone Trish on 3264 2213.

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WITH the mercury dropping down south, Queensland’s caravan and tourist parks are preparing for the annual winter pilgrimage which sees thousands of visitors from Australia’s southern states head north in search of warmth. Winter is one of the peak seasons for Queensland’s touring holiday industry as “grey nomads” escape the southern chill and fill up the state’s caravan tourist parks. Caravanning Queensland CEO Ron Chapman said despite the recent heavy rain,

forward bookings at Queensland’s caravan and tourist parks were higher than last year, giving the industry greater confidence of a strong season ahead. “From New South Wales and Victoria, across to South Australia, Queensland is the first choice for those wanting to desert their cold home towns and discover some of the country’s best destinations,” he said. “It’s not surprising that southerners crave a winter pilgrimage to Queensland, which always provides an extra boost to the local

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tourism industry. “It’s become a bit of a tradition for winter pilgrims to arrive in our state after Easter, staying for a short time or for the entire season. Many have a favourite spot, while others will take the opportunity to explore different places with each trip.” The event, which is to be held at the RNA Showgrounds, will feature about 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest in touring holidays. Regardless of budget, the show caters for singles, couples and

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SENIORS NEWS Activities for disabled to be established at Gailes

(From left) Gay McPhedran and Cassie Patton from Gailes Community House discuss plans for the new social group with Ipswich City Council Youth and Seniors Committee Chairperson Councillor Sheila Ireland.

THE dream of establishing a social group at the Gailes Community House for people with disabilities is set to be realised with the help of Ipswich

City Council. Youth and Seniors Committee Chairperson Councillor Sheila Ireland said council was pleased to be able to support Gailes

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Community House and help the centre realise its goal of establishing this social group. “A need was identified in the Gailes community to provide some specific structured activities for people with disabilities and their carers,” Cr Ireland said. “It is important for a group to be established to help disabled people enjoy some interesting activities. “About 20% of Queenslanders have some kind of disability which affects the lives of everyone in some way through the encounters they have with family and friends and in the community. “A number of community members with disabilities rely on the services provided at Gailes Community House which is specifically funded to provide support to families and seniors. “Support to the centre will

allow them to address an important gap by providing an ongoing program for people with disabilities. “The program will be in the form of a monthly social group where people with disabilities and their carers can have a safe and friendly environment to participate in a variety of structured activities and learn some valuable life skills. “It will offer physical activities such as ball games as well as a craft and tactile activity and include music and some morning tea. “Currently there are no similar programs running in the Gailes areas so this means the Gailes Community House will be the sole provider of this initiative.” Cr Ireland said council was pleased to be able to support the establishment of this group. “We are committed to enhancing the lives of Ipswich residents and encouraging them to be contributing members of our community.” Further plans for the new group are still being finalised but it is expected to meet monthly at the centre. Inquiries about the new group can be directed to Gailes Community House on 3879 3004. Also attached is a photograph to accompany the Gailes social group for people with a disability release.

Stephanie Rice helps grow hope this Daffodil Day

AUSTRALIAN Olympian Stephanie Rice has joined the campaign to grow hope this Daffodil Day, August 23, for Cancer Council Queensland. Almost 500 cancers are diagnosed every week across Queensland, affecting one in two men and women. By supporting Daffodil Day, you will give hope to the many lives affected by cancer. Stephanie is inviting communities all over Australia to take part in this iconic event. “Daffodil Day is such an important day to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Council,” she said. “It is a day of Hope! Hope to continue research for better treatments, survival and most of all a cure.” Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone touched by cancer. “All funds raised on Daffodil Day will help beat cancer, even $5 can help support a newly diagnosed patient, while $500 can help fund ground-breaking research into better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer,” she said. “Daffodil Day merchandise will go onsale at selected retail outlets in July and

August and you can donate to Daffodil Day online at any time. “Why not order a merchandise box of our bright yellow Daffodil Day products to sell to your colleagues and customers, or volunteer your time on Daffodil Day, selling those gorgeous blooms. “Daffodil Day is a chance for all of us to grow hope for a brighter, cancer-free future,” Ms Clift said. In 2013, Cancer Council Queensland hopes aims to raise $1.9 million on Daffodil Day to continue the fight against cancer, to fund vital cancer research, prevention programs and support services like the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. Getting involved is easy! Simply register to volunteer, order a merchandise box, donate at www.daffodilday.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85, or find us on Facebook -www.facebook.com/ daffodildayaustralia. Cancer Council Queensland is an independent, community-based charity, the achievements of which are made possible by the generosity of Queenslanders. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au

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THE current 200,000 members throughout the Nation receive many benefits and once you make the decision to join National Seniors you too can enjoy the benefits on offer. Through the Brisbane national office members receive a by-monthly very informative magazine covering topics that relate to issues for those over 50 and in particular issues that can have relevance to Baby Boomers. Members have access to health, home, car and travel insurance, Wine Club and a buyers guide, a National Seniors Card for use across a wide range of retail outlets who have, through agreement, recognized the card to give purchase discounts. All branches offer morning Tea, guest speakers , outings and functions and

discussions. The major benefit is National Seniors Government lobby activities, having a representative/s on Government policy making legisation on many issues that concern those over 50. National Seniors Australia is a not for - profit organization receiving no Government funding what so ever.National Seniors Australia work benefits both members and non members over 50, Pensioner, Carers, Self Funded Retirees. Become a member and help your fellow Seniors simply Phone 1300 76 50 50 and request a application form be sent to your address or sign up there and then. Or view National Seniors web Site www.general@ national seniors.com.au

Probus Club of Jindalee THE next monthly meeting of the Probus Club of Jindalee will be on Tuesday 9th July at the Jindalee Golf Club following morning tea at 10.05 am. Meetings include an interesting guest speaker and members and guests are welcome to stay for a light lunch at a nominal cost. The outing for July will

be a trip to Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm. Other activities for the month include coffee morning, movie and theatre days. Probus is a friendship club for retired or semi-retired men and women. If you would like to visit or require more information, please ring Neville 3376 1824.

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SENIORS NEWS One of the healthiest things you can do

LIKE most people, you’ve probably heard that physical activity and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown that exercise provides many health benefits and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically active. Even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of people who are frail or who have diseases that accompany aging. Being physically active can also help you stay strong and fit enough to keep doing the things you like to do as you get older. Making exercise and physical activity a regular part of your life can improve your health and help you maintain your independence as you age. Be as Active as Possible.Regular physical activity and exercise are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities. That’s why health experts say that older adults should aim to be as active as possible.

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Being Inactive Can Be Risky.Although exercise and physical activity are among the healthiest things you can do for yourself, some older adults are reluctant to exercise. Some are afraid that exercise will be too hard or that physical activity will harm them. Others might think they have to join a gym or have special equipment. Yet, studies show that “taking it easy” is risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t happen just because they’ve aged. It’s usually because they’re not active. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health, inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease

as those who are more active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. Prevent or Delay Disease.Scientists have found that staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and disabilities. In some cases, exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions. For example, studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease, or diabetes benefit from regular exercise. Exercise also helps people with high blood pressure, balance problems, or difficulty walking. Manage Stress, Improve Mood. Regular, moderate

physical activity can help manage stress and improve your mood. And, being active on a regular basis may help reduce feelings of depression. Studies also suggest that exercise can improve or maintain some aspects of cognitive function, such as your ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and ignore irrelevant information. Physical Activity or Exercise? Some people may wonder what the difference is between physical activity and exercise. Physical activities are activities that get your body moving such as gardening, walking the dog and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise is a form of physical activity that is

specifically planned, structured, and repetitive such as weight training, tai chi, or an aerobics class. Including both in your life will provide you with health benefits that can help you feel better and enjoy life more as you age.

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. AS the song says ‘we shall not, we shall not be moved.’ Buildings have collapsed around us supposedly in the name of progress but the old hall is still here and will remain so. Business at Enoggera & Districts Historical Society

continues unabated. We have however cancelled our open day planned for July 13. Visiting hours at Kate Perry Library in Enoggera Memorial Hall cnr Wardell and Trundle Streets Enoggera (refidex 139A10) are each

Thursday between 9.30am and 1pm and on the first Saturday afternoon of each month between 1-4pm (next August 3). Other times can be arranged by phoning the number below. While parking in Trundle

Street is sometimes a little difficult, the hall is wheelchair accessible and well serviced by BCC bus services and Enoggera rail on the Ferny Grove line. Our three very popular publications, Enoggera Heritage Walk, From Kedron Brook to Taylor Range and Mitchy Picture Show are all readily available. For further information scroll website www.enoggera historicalsociety, email edhssecretary@gmail.com, or phone Dave on 3366 3191. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome. We are happy to provide a guest speaker to local community groups.

QCWA Oxley Branch THE July Cent Auction will be on Wednesday 17rh July at 10.30am at CWA Hall in Cawonga Park, 80 Lincoln St Oxley. Entry fee $6.00 includes some tickets and a light lunch. Good prizes, all welcome. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Grab your Esky EVERYBODY loves a picnic and there are plenty of prime spots spread out the picnic rug in and around Brisbane. Everybody loves a picnic and there are plenty of prime picnic spots to enjoy in and around Brisbane. Nothing is better on a hot day than having lunch beside cool water, with the majority of our city’s favourite picnic spots being next to the Brisbane River. But if you don’t want manicured grass and an urban park, then head to a picnic site surrounded by forest, tall trees and views. So

spread out the picnic rug, unpack goodies to eat and breathe in the fresh air at some of thes top spots. Kangaroo Point Cliffs. There are two options here – the top of the cliffs at the Kangaroo Point Park that opened in early 2010 or take the steps down to the picnic and BBQ areas right on the river. Either way, you’ll have some of the city’s best views of the skyline plus everything you need for a perfect picnic gathering. Roma Street Parklands. These beautifully main-

tained formal gardens are perfect for picnics of any size. Lots of public transport nearby makes it easy to catch a train or bus to the park. You can ride a bike, use rollerblades or skates and play a family game of soccer. There are some rules for the parklands. Flower fanciers will love the Spectacle Garden and the grounds are scattered with intriguing public art. It’s a wonderful green space, right in the centre of the city with plenty of electric BBQs, shelters and toilets. Melange Café is also in the Parklands.

City Botanic Gardens. Nestled beside the QUT campus and surrounded by the Brisbane River, the Botanic Gardens have changed from their historic beginnings of a zoo and convict garden. These days, it is a popular spot for large gatherings and wedding photos. Areas can be booked for functions.There are a few shelters and toilets but no barbecues provided. There isn’t a café on the grounds anymore but you can buy takeaway food from stores along Albert Street, heading up to the Queen Street Mall. New Farm Park. Kids love it for the great playground near the fig trees, couples love it for the swathes of grass beside the rose gardens, groups love it for the barbecues, tables and inner-urban space to sprawl. New Farm Park is a perfect picnic spot if you are taking a trip on the river

via City Cat (it stops at New Farm Park) or perhaps you want to buy yummy cheese and organic sourdough for an instant picnic at the Saturday Farmers Markets (each fortnight) just beside the park. Captain Burke Park, under the Story Bridge. The best city views and yet tucked away. Catch a ferry there for fun. Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf. See the pelicans being fed at 10am each day. Super spot to fly a kite. Sherwood Forest Park. Beside the river, with large spaces and constructed lakes. Some areas, including playgrounds, remain closed due to January 2011 flooding. Please check to see if they have reopened. Newstead House . History and picnicking combined. Walk through the House for a small entry fee.

Probus Fellowship Day Hurry for your Entrance Ticket

THE Queensland Fellowship Day 2013 for members of Probus Clubs is being held at the Samford Showgrounds on the 25 July - official opening at 10.00am. This large undercover venue has ample userfriendly parking. There will be a comprehensive program of entertainment, competitions and excellent door prizes. Sponsors’ stands will be manned so that there will be representatives on hand to answer any questions. The catering will comprise a complimentary morning tea, pre-ordered lunch and coffee and tea available all day. The Theme for this fun-filled day is Fellowship and the Stafford Probus Club Organising Committee invites you all to come and share some camaraderie with fellow Probians and enjoy the leafy surrounds of the Samford Valley.

New website coming in July!

BRISBANE’S Living Heritage Network are excited to announce that we will be launching a ‘new look’ website on Monday 1 July 2013. The release will occur in two stages to manage the massive change to how we promote our member sites and events online. The first stage will be the new ‘look and feel’ website on Monday 1 July 2013. This will include a new online events calendar featuring BLHN activities and tours as well as our members special events. The second stage will be the release of the organisational member profile pages. These profile pages will go live by the end of July 2013. The new structure will make it easier for you to discover more about all of our member sites. Profiles will feature a Google Map and you will also now be able to search for member sites by collection type and open days. We are sure that you will enjoy the new webiste! Keep your eyes open for further announcements as we move closer to the ‘go live’ date. Visit www.blhn.org

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VIEW members with the Principal (3rd from left)

MEMBERS of Kenmore Evening VIEW Club recently responded to a request from the Principal of Carole Park State School for supervisors in the Kitchen and Garden Program at the school. Funding from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation had allowed the construction of a kitchen and garden at the School but volunteers were needed to supervise small groups of Years 4 and 5 students as they garden, harvest and cook. The initiative is part of a program being introduced in primary schools across the country. It aims to educate students in the health benefits of fresh, seasonal

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food and how they can grow and prepare it. Kenmore Evening View Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to education as part of the Smith Family and the skills and interests of members made for a good fit with the program and six members joined the official launch by the Federal Member for Oxley, Bernie Ripoli at Carole Park recently. The date had extra significance as it fell during National Volunteers Week. We look forward to hearing more from our members about their experiences as the program progresses. For further information about our club, contact us at: kenmore.view@gmail.com

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Clayfield Ascot Garden Club COME and join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month (except Jan), in the church hall from 9.30am, 68 Charlton Street, Ascot. Interesting guest speakers, bus trips to view gardens, home-made goodies for morning tea, a warm and friendly atmosphere. For further details phone 04 07 022 954 and leave a message.

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Taringa House Garden of Colourful Aloes

MORE than fifty different types of aloes, including many never previously seen in Australia, create breathtaking winter colour in this amazing garden. The front area is specially designed to showcase stunning new flowering aloes, bred in South Africa and introduced into Australia over the past five years under the

name ‘Aloe-Aloe’. The garden contains more than fifty different types of flowering aloes, interplanted with more traditional bedding plants, trees and shrubs. Set on a steep slope, the contours of the land form an amphitheatre surrounding a threeleafed clover shaped lawn, where viewers

are surrounded by an extraordinary array of contrasting leaf

textures and masses of flowers for much of the year. This is a true lowmaintenance garden in that it does not require watering and continues to flower during dry times. The kaleidoscope of colour created by mass planted flowering aloes is at its shimmering best in the autumn and winter months, making now the perfect time to visit! There will be regular talks on growing aloes. Plants will be for sale. Garden address: 34 Woolley Street, Taringa Open 10am to 4.30pm. Admission $7.

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NORGLEN: A lifetime of love and care - and a lot of hard yakka - have been poured into the stunning garden at Norglen since it was begun more than fifty years ago. Len Norup and his wife Shirley, who sadly passed away 12 months ago, created their own bit of paradise on this beautiful half acre, which was given to them by Len’s dad. “Dad came here in a horse and cart more than 100 years ago and created a farm. I left school at thirteen to help him, while my brothers went off to war. At the time I wasn’t thrilled, but the upshot was being given this plot of land,” says Len. “When we got married,

we built our house and then rolled up our sleeves and got started on the garden. Once our three sons were old enough, Shirley would round them up to help too!” An outstanding collection of camellias, some bred by Len himself, is underplanted with over 20 different varieties of azaleas, clivias and many vibrant foliage plants. Now 87 years old, Len says the garden he created with his wife over many decades keeps him going. “I love to be out in it, because so much of it reminds me of Shirley. I hope visitors to our garden get just some of the pleasure that it has given my family over all these years.” Len will give talks on camellias and the history of the garden at 11am and 2pm both days. Plants will be for sale. Teas and craft stalls. The owner’s proceeds will be donated to Cancer Council Queensland Research. Garden address 303 Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains Opening 13 & 14 July 2013, 10am to 4.30pm Admission $7 (under 18 free) Open Gardens Australia www.opengarden.org.au

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Applauding regional achievers

THE Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards are now open and are calling for the search for unsung heroes within our communities. Proudly presented by Channel 7 Queensland the Awards aim to acknowledge and reward our unsung heroes. The Awards provide an opportunity for communities around the state to embrace and salute the success of our local achievers through youth leadership, events, community service, environmental practices and regional de-

velopment. We are calling on you to nominate someone you know in one of the Award categories: • The Prime Super Community of the Year Award • The Peabody Environment and Landcare Award • The Origin Energy Regional Service Award • The Reay Services Energy and Sustainability Award **NEW** • The Safeguard Events and Tourism Award • The Styleprint Youth Leadership Award By nominating someone you know, you will give

them the chance to win great prizes thanks to the Commonwealth Bank. As the major prize patron, Commonwealth Bank will present each award winner with a $2,500 Visa Debit Mastercard Account and each winner will be put forward for the Commonwealth Bank Special Commendation Award, with the chance to win a further $2,500. Winners will be announced in Toowoomba at the Gala Dinner Presentation hosted by the the Toowoomba Showgrounds, on Saturday 9th

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Wellington Point Seniors TWENTY two of our members met at the recently refurbished City Hall and took an organized tour of the building. All members found this very interesting; we had to split up as tours only cater for 20. We also went to the top of the clock tower. Brisbane certainly looks beautiful from that height. These tours were cost free. We ended our City Hall trip with lunch in the city. It was a very enjoyable day for everyone. Social bowls are played in the Community Hall, Birkdale Road, Wellington Point. For details of this club please phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160.

National Seniors members enjoying a Tweed River Cruise on a recent coach trip

OVER half the year has gone by already.. time flies when you’re having fun, they say. Once again by request, we had Coral and Val entertain us in June with a lot of wonderful singing, playing guitar and great comedy from Coral’s skits. Our National Seniors BBQ was again well received, which included an auction, raffles, games etc. Our July coach trip is to Deer Farm at Mt Sampson for a ‘Christmas in July’ and in August we are off to Caloundra R.S.L.

Bev and Brenda attended the recent National Seniors Forum on End of Life issues in Brisbane and found it most informative. Visitors and intending members are most welcome at our monthly meetings which are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the GreenBank R.S.L. and coach trip on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Come along and join us and have a good time. For further details, contact Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

Logan Breast support Mini-Field of Women and Theatre afternoon MINI-FIELD of Women is a free display that will be showcased in the Beenleigh Memorial Park, 18-20 James Street, Beenleigh from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday, 21 July. It is an opportunity for the

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community to visualize the presence of Breast Cancer within their community, for survivors to feel a sense of unity with their community and for remembrance of those who have passed. This will be a short ceremony followed by a 200m walk of silence to the Crete Street Theatre. This thought provoking One-Act play was written by local Logan resident and cancer survivor, Briohne Sykes. It is a funny and reflective journey that examines the feelings associated with breast cancer diagnosis,

both for the patient and her support networks. Following the performance of this play, a short discussion time will take place, facilitated by a Social Worked, a BCNA Representative and the Playwright. Tickets for the afternoon are only $15 which includes your Pink Afternoon Tea and Theatre Performance. Seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. For more information phone 0447 637 422 or to book visit http:// beenleightheatregroup.com/ booking.

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OUR monthly trip for June took us to Governors House. It is a beautiful old 19th century home. We had morning tea & then a tour of the home & gardens by the very knowledgeable Volunteers. Once completed, we thanked our hosts for an enjoyable morning and headed off to The Broncos leagues club for a lovely lunch. After lunch with time to spare some played the pokies while others sat and talked. 2.30pm finds us on the Concorde coach heading back to Forest Lake after a very wonderful day. Forest Lake 50+ Club meet at Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands, at 10.30 on the third Friday of every month, and new members are always very welcome. For more information on the club and its activities please don’t hesitate to contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on 3279 9449 or mobile 0466 377 618. Or you can contact us on our email address fl50plusc@gmail.com Date Claimers for the next three general meeting are, July 19th, Aug 16th, and Sept 20th 2013.

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Anglican Parish of Inala LADIES, dust off your Tiara’s gentlemen go find your bow ties. St Hugh’s Community Dance Group are holding a Rainbow Ball on Friday night July 26th starting time 7pm. At St Hugh’s Anglican Church Hall 105 Poinsettia St. Inala Cost $8 per person includes supper. Raffle tickets available $1 each. Practice sessions are held on Mondays at 12 noon and Fridays at 10am. Cost $4 includes refreshments. For more information ring Kath on 3372 3927 or Iris 3372 6346.

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ROCHEDALE/Springwood National Seniors Branch members enjoyed a raft of fragrance at the June meeting with a visit by the girls from The Body Shop at Home Pamper who distributed samples of luscious lotions and creams for all to try and this offer was snapped up very smartly. Dale Leigh and Crystal were kept busy supplying samples and offering purchases of stock on hand. President Charles Achilles was happy to announce the success of the submission to National Seniors Foundation for the supply of four pressure cushions on the branches behalf at a value of $1,235 to be supplied through Medistore to Logan City Hospital in the current round of donations reaching over $76,400 in total for worthy causes. All members were pleased to be part of this donation from the Foundation who do wonderful work each year. June’s tour took in scenic views from a blue water cruise and lunch aboard a catamaran through Surfers Paradise

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and the Broadwater waterways. This coupled with a fun filled commentary made the experience all the more enjoyable for those members attending the day. Wednesday July 17th is the very important Annual General Meeting for which a full list of nominations has been received ensuing a very successful year ahead for those taking up the cudgel for the branch. After the meeting those attending will enjoy a tasty B-B-Que luncheon. July outing will commence with morning tea at Roma Street Parklands. An interesting tour of the Supreme court Building will follow and from there a tour through and over tunnels and bridges around the city to a lunch at the Pineapple Hotel. Further runs through bus ways and the Gateway will complete a very busy day of touring. For further information please contact. Charles Achilles (President) P 32082387 or E chas.ach@bigpond.com

AS a senior citizen was driving down the motorway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him “Vernon, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on the Bruce Highway. Please be careful!” “Hell” said Vernon, “It’s not just one car... it’s hundreds of them!”

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And they’re racing! BRISBANE’S Living Heritage Network invites the public to participate in Brisbane’s racing culture and heritage in a short walking tour of Eagle Farm and Doomben Raceway on Wednesday 7 August, from 9.30 am. Participants will be guided through the glorious heritage of horse racing in Brisbane by historian and broadcaster David Gibson. Take a punt! This tour is perfect for those members of the public who enjoy equine history as well as delving into Australia’s past. The tour will include the Eagle

Farm Raceway, Doomben Racecourse, and a private viewing of the archive comprising the James McGill Library, Pascoe Family Pictorial Wall and assorted racing ephemera. The tour will conclude at 11.30am, just in time to take in a race or two should you wish. Both racecourses are on Brisbane City Council bus routes and both Ascot and Doomben railway stations are a block away from each racecourse. This tour is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy GOLD program.

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Carindale National Seniors THE “ Fish & Chips” outing on the Wynnum foreshore had 69 members attend & again we has a rainy day but all enjoyed the outing & most hope it will be an annual event. The next bus trip will be to “Cobb & Co Museum” at Glasshouse Mountains. The complex is based on the original 1860 Cobb & Co Changing Station. M.T. & Lunch will be held in the Slab Hut Kitchen followed by a

presentation of the history of Cobb & Co changing stations. On the return journey we will visit the Bee Gee’s Memorial at Redcliffe. The 16th July bus trip will be to Boonah Bowls Club for “Christmas in July. We will be taking 2 coaches on this outing & the lists are almost full as this is a wonderful day out. The Guest Speakers at the June meeting were from Queensland Police. Michelle & Ricky spoke on security for the older generation. They spoke on the various security ideas & how to avoid having your handbag stolen or having you small purse stolen from your handbag, keeping your home locked (both doors & windows), key safes & answered many questions from the floor.

Questions were also asked about Enduring power of Attorney & general personal safety. The Guest Speaker for the 9th July meeting will be one of the Senior Librarians from the Carindale Library. It is some time since we have had a speaker from the Library so should be an interesting meeting. The members of the branch are preparing for the Annual “Bring & Buy”at the November Meeting. There are many events in the pipe line including Melbourne Cup function & Christmas Luncheon, so hope you will be able to attend all our Meetings. Carindale N.S.A. is a very friendly club & always welcomes new & prospective members at our meetings. Carindale N.S.A. meets

Messy Church WHAT is Messy Church again? An opportunity for people of all ages to explore faith matters together; Helping people of all ages feel they belong to church and to each other; Non traditional setting used within church, tea/coffee and homemade yummies provided. People having fun and being creative together; Introducing Jesus through hospitality, friendship, stories, song and the Lord’s table. Please bring your own take away coffee cup to help protect the planet. Messy Church will also be held on Sunday 21st July 2013. We are located at St. Matthew’s in Sherwood, Cnr of Oxley and Sherwood Roads. There is free off street parking, enter from Oxley Road.

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ON Wednesday 12th June, we had a 80+ celebration at the Carina Leagues Club to honour the thirty members over 80 years of age, including four over 90 in our Seniors group. It was a great opportunity to honour these more senior members and help to make them feel special to us. The following week on 19th June two amazing entertainers (a squeezebox player & bush poet) came to give us a great fun morning. Coming up on3rd July - Pastor Rick Brewer is

preaching; 10th July - Off site BBQ Lunch; 17th July Lifestyle meeting – Guest Speaker; 24th July - Variety Day i.e. Indoor Bowls, Board Games, Darts, Craft; 21st August - Lifestyle meeting. Guest Speaker – Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner. We continue to meet every Wednesday morning at the Epicentre, 322 Wecker Road, Carindale. Our program starts at 10.00am and runs until midday followed by a light lunch together. For further enquiries please call Stuart 0402 013 427 or email seniors@citipointechurch.com

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Stroll down memory lane: recalling sounds, smells and taste of the Ekka SENIORS writer Jim Bowden remembers visiting his first Ekka in August 1956 as a cadet reporter with Queensland Country Life – ‘the Rural Bible that spoke with authority on all matters pertaining to the man on the land’. Memories for him are the friendly beef and dairy breeders who slept in stalls above their best animals, the ring of axes cutting into timber in the woodchop arena, the stud cattle auctions where up to nine stock agencies called for bids, and the pig stalls exhibiting prized porkers like Wessex

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Saddlebacks, Berkshires, Tamworths and Landrace. And those westerlies that howled down Sideshow Ally where the bark of the showmen tempted you with prizes if you “knock ‘em down”. And the sounds of whirling rides and bellowing cattle. .. the smell of fresh manure and straw .. and the taste of strawberry sundaes and tomato sauce that dripped down a thousand Dagwood dogs. For more than a century August has meant just one thing to Queenslanders – the Ekka. The first Brisbane Royal Show was held in August 1876 and attracted 17,000 visitors – no mean feat with a population then totalling just 20,000. The Ekka has since been held almost continuously, the two exceptions being in 1919 when Brisbane suffered a Spanish influenza epidemic, and in 1942 when the showgrounds were commandeered for use as a staging depot for troops moving north. Well, this year’s Ekka is on from August 8 to 17 and Brisbane Seniors Newspaper wants you to share your memories with our readers. Like how you used to dress; what the agricultural side of it and meeting country folk meant to you; the children and grandchildren and the great time they had; the excitement of the grand parade and the fireworks; the food; Jimmy Sharman and his boxing tent; and that day in 1954 when the Queen and Prince Philip visited the show during their first visit to Australia as the royal couple. Please send your memories and any photos to Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, PO Box 1062, Tewantin, 4566 or you can email to editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au July 2013 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 43

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MORETON Bay Shapemaster - has become somewhat of a mecca for the over 50’s. If you need or want to exercise but don’t have the energy, flexibility or mobility to attend a gym or join an exercise program then this could be the answer. This exclusive studio is situated in Kallangur and is as far away from conventional gyms or exercise venues as you can get. Soft lighting and good old music plays at a gentle volume - the ambience is one of friendliness relaxation and fun. Men and women of all ages can enjoy it. The clientele age range here is from 40 to 80 Shapemaster is a revolutionary concept in power assisted exercise - 12 different toning stations that give your body a complete muscle workout in just 30 mins. Each station works your upper and lower body simultaneously - There are 6 sit down and 6 lie down stations - you sit in a chair or lie on a bed place your arms and legs on the bars and switch on the machine - it literally does the work for you - you move around from station to station and each one works you differently. Say’s Joan (79) - a regular since the studio opened in September “I haven’t felt this good in years - I come 3 times a week, I‘ve had thigh and shoulder fractures in the past also arthritis and rheumatics for years, getting about was getting harder - I couldn’t even raise my arms high enough to brush my hair. Then I found Shapemaster I love coming it is the highlight of my day - I’ve met some lovely people and we have a real giggle - we are a very sociable bunch. I’m more flexible and have nowhere near as much pain or stiffness, I have more energy and sleep better but best of all I have lost weight and several inches too. It’s so easy you just sit in a chair and press the button have a natter then move to the next chair it’s great! Shapemaster has been a lifesaver to me and everyone who goes say’s the same too.” Several patrons report the same stories of improved mobility, pain relief better sleep patterns and a feeling of wellness. Anne (65) from Kallangur says “ I come daily and I

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The studio is my pride and joy and seeing and hearing of the improvement in my clients is so rewarding. I’m blessed with a fantastic group of people who love to have fun and a sing along while exercising. I guarantee - no sweat no sore muscles and no breathlessness. We also have the Vibrosauns which are dry sauna capsules - LED Heat and full body vibration massage offers immediate pain relief from arthritic pain, also great for relieving stress lowering blood pressure and boosting the metabolism and circulation. A beautifully relaxing experience as well. We also have a treatment room where you can have a relaxing facial or get

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Improve your quality of life through exercise and lifestyle management QUALITY of Life (QOL) Exercise Physiology provides a professional, friendly and supportive service through individualised gym conditioning and rehabilitation to exserviceman and women, war widows and seniors.Those eligible for an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan on Medicare may be referred through a general practitioner andwillbebulkbilled.AnEPC Plan allows the individual up to 5 visits with a health professional. Entitled Gold and White DVA members may be referred through their

general practitioner with a D904 for clinically necessary treatment. Rebates are also available by majority of private health funds depending on individual cover. These health professionals are specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. QOL Exercise Physiologists provide physical activity and behaviour change support for people with conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes,

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Stay safe and comfortable on your feet DO you suffer with problem feet? You are not alone. Foot problems affect around one in three seniors and increase the risk of falls and loss of independence. With the colder weather approaching, it is timely to think about staying safe and comfortable with warm shoes and healthy feet. Podiatrists are the primary health providers for all things relating to feet. Podiatrists can assess, request tests (like x-rays) and treat your feet and you do not need a referral to visit them. Podiatrists work across variety of health settings, including in hospital and the community. Podiatrists commonly treat foot conditions due to bone and joint disorders (such as arthritis); soft tissue pathologies (like fungal infections and other toenail problems) and neurological and circulatory diseases (including diabetic ulcers and other wounds). Podiatrists are also footwear experts. Painful or ill fitting shoes, too thick soles and various health problems can impair sensory input from the feet to the brain, leading to loss of balance and falls injury. To stay safe and comfortable on your feet, check that your next pair of new shoes has these ‘Seven Safe Footwear’ features: Supportive

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Ita’s vision: a dementia-friendly Australian society ITA Buttrose has called on every local government association and community across Australia to make their towns and cities dementia friendly to combat negative attitudes about the condition and ensure the rights of people living with dementia are protected. Launching three new reports during the opening session of Alzheimer’s Australia’s 15th National Conference in Hobart, the 2013 Australian of the Year and Alzheimer’s Aus-

tralia National President said that with more than 3 million people expected to develop dementia between now and 2050, it ranks as one of the greatest health challenges of this century. “Each of us has to be engaged in promoting awareness of dementia and ensuring that people with dementia have equal access to the services that we all enjoy in the community,” MsButtrose said. “A national population survey in 2011 found that 44 per cent of respon-

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dents believed that people with dementia are discriminated against or treated unfairly, with 22 per cent indicating they would feel uncomfortable spending time with someone who had dementia. “A pilot study last year showed that approximately one quarter of those surveyed would avoid seeking assistance for memory problems. As well, 60 per cent indicated that if they received a diagnosis of dementia they would feel a sense of shame, while nearly half said that they would be humiliated by the diagnosis. “It is unacceptable for people to live in shame because they have a medical diagnosis of dementia. It is also unacceptable for people to turn their backs on those with dementia because they feel uncomfortable.” “Australia needs to follow the lead of other countries in developing dementia friendly societies,” MsButtrose said. “We must reflect on how people with dementia live their lives and how we can develop a more inclusive society. “Walking groups, choirs, school programs, visits to art galleries, work place

engagement programs, the use of technology and improved street scapes are all building blocks in achieving a friendly dementia society. “We also need dementia friendly organisations so that people with dementia have access to services we all enjoy. There are many service environments where it is important for organisations to make a commitment to good services for people with cognitive impairment. “Our vision is that organisations that are dementia friendly train their staff and display a symbol so that people with dementia can be confident of accessing the services they need.” MsButtrose has also called on the Government to improve access to respite care for carers of people with dementia. “People living with dementia have difficulty accessing respite services that meet their needs,” MsButtrose said. “We have proposed that the government should pilot the cashing out of the value of respite to the family carer so the carer can decide how the money is spent.”

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WHY Create a Family Health History? A family health history is a written record of a family’s health. The history contains information about a family’s medical conditions, lifestyle habits (for example, whether anyone in the family has smoked), and where and how family members grew up. It’s like a family tree for health. What a Family Health History May Reveal. You can use a family health history to see if you, your children, or your grandchildren might face an increased risk of developing serious health problems. These health problems might be common ones, such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. They could also be less common diseases that are passed from one generation to the next, such as hemophilia or sickle cell anemia. People can’t change the genes they inherit from their parents, but they can change things like diet, physical activity, and medical care to try to prevent diseases that run in the family. This is good news because many diseases result from a combination of a person’s genes, lifestyle, and environment. A health care professional can use a family health history to help assess a person’s risk of certain diseases. The professional might recommend actions to lower the chance of getting those diseases. Actions to reduce the risk of disease may involve lifestyle changes, such as eating healthier foods or exercising more, getting certain medical tests, taking medicines that are more effective based on your specific genes. For example, a son who is at risk of developing diabetes might be told to lose weight and exercise more. A daughter who is considering having a baby might get tested to see if she carries a gene for a rare condition that runs in the family. How You and Your Family May Benefit. For older adults, a family health history might help explain why you have developed certain health conditions. But it is important to know that simply getting older increases the risk of many diseases, too. Creating and sharing your family health history with your health care professional can help you be healthier. But perhaps the biggest benefit is providing information that may help your children and grandchildren live longer, healthier lives.

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Diet changes crucial to reduce bowel cancer risk SIGNIFICANT dietary changes are critical in reducing the incidence of the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, according to Cancer Council Queensland. The latest statistics from the World Cancer Research Fund estimate that changes in diet, along with adjustments to physical activity habits, could reduce colorectal cancer incidence by up to 75 per cent. For most Queenslanders this equates to a significant boost of fibrous food intake, reducing alcohol, red and processed meat consumption, and adjusting physical activity habits substantially. The Australian Dietary Guidelines suggest a healthy adult should eat at least four to six serves of wholegrain foods daily, two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables (depending on age and gender). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the average Queenslander would need to almost double their intake of fibrous foods to gain the health benefits. “To meet the recommendations, most Australian men would need to cut red meat consumption by 20 per cent, and the average Aussie would need to eat 40

per cent more meat alternatives, including poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts or seeds. “Australians should aim to eat 100g of red meat about three to four times a week and include alternatives on other days. “Processed meat also increases the risk of bowel cancer. These meats are high in added salt and saturated fat, and are not a substitute for lean meat, poultry, fish, legumes or tofu.” Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. It accounts for almost 13 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in Australia, and around 10 per cent of all cancer deaths. In Queensland, around 2800 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. About 980 people die from the disease. Participation in recommended screening is vital in the early detection of colorectal cancer. Cancer Council Queensland is calling on all Queenslanders to assess their diet, activity level and weight and participate in screening where eligible this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.

Weight gain not inevitable IS weight gain with age inevitable? It can seem that way when your weight climbs despite dieting and even exercising. Indeed, a recent study suggests that a range of lifestyle choices — not just the number of calories in your diet — influence your weight as you age. The study included more than 100,000 men and women who were in good health and not obese. Their weight, diet and lifestyle habits were tracked for up to 20 years. The pounds seemed to creep on, with an average weight gain of slightly less than 2 pounds every 4 years. What surprised researchers was that specific foods were independently associated with more weight gain: they were potato chips, potatoes, unprocessed red meats and processed meats. On the other hand, eating more of some foods —

vegetables, nuts, fruits and whole grains — was associated with less weight gain. Liquid calories were another culprit. Alcoholic beverages and fruit juices were associated with a small but gradual increase in weight. Sugar-sweetened beverages were a major contributor to weight gain. Lifestyle factors also influenced weight gain. Not surprisingly, physical activity was important to weight control. So was limiting TV time. Sleep also factored in. Weight gain was lowest among people who slept 6 to 8 hours a night and was higher among those who slept less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours. *Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

Do you need a dose of Vitamin D? DID you know 58% of Australians are deficient in Vitamin D? We all need Vitamin D to maintain good bone health, healthy blood glucose levels, blood pressure control and brain health. Nowadays because we protect ourselves from the sun at home and work with covering our skin with protective clothing we don’t get our daily dose of sunshine. More children also spend more time indoors than ever before. Whatever the reason we are missing out on sunshine and Vitamin D. You can get your Vitamin D levels checked by your doctor with a simple blood test. So, remember we all need a little sunshine in our life. Courtesy ‘The Comet’ Vol. 45

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likely to develop vascular dementia and 65 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than similarly aged people who weren’t depressed. Previous research has shown that a history of depression is linked to a doubling of the risk that someone will end up with Alzheimer’s disease. But this is the first analysis to demonstrate an even stronger association with vascular dementia, a condition caused by strokes or other interruptions to blood flow in the brain.

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Charleville - Emerald - Barcaldine - Roma $1899 includes: Good Motels – Breakfasts & Dinners, One Morning Tea. Admissions: Sky Rail or Travel Train to Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest River Cruise, Biloela Town of 1700 Port Douglas Tour, Boat Cruise, Two Island Cruise (Hamilton and Daydream Island), Townsville Tour, Reef HQ, “The World’s Best Living Reef”, $1799 - 9 Days 25th August - 2nd September Paronalla Park, Mackay, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Bundaberg. Home Pickup and Return: Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Brisbane FareRedlands, includes: Breakfast & Dinners Area, GoldGood Coast, Motels, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Kingscliff. Admissions: Age of Dinosaurs, Longreach Hall of OUTBACK QLD EXPLORER Fame, Qantas Museum, Dinner Cruise Thompson Longreach – Winton – Dinosaur Stampede – Charlville River, Australian Workers Heritage Centre – Emerald – Barcaldine – Roma – Biloela – Town of 1770 $1799 – 9 Days 25th August – 2nd September

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Mysore and into Kerala OUR flight from Mumbai took us South to Bangalore. As we drove towards Mysore from Bangalore we could see a different India. Bangalore is the Technological Capital of India where software development is at the forefront. It has Universities and very up-to-date IT Centres. The roads were cleaner, the houses more middle class and, I noticed, an absence of wan-

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dering cows. Our hotel in Mysore was one of the highlights of our accommodation. The Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, had been a palace built in 1921to host the Maharajah’s most important guest, the Viceroy of India. It was also used as a guest house for European guests of the Maharajah It was converted into a hotel in 1974. Our wing had all the advantages of

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a very good hotel. My room had a balcony overlooking the pool and the spacious gardens. The hotel has retained the trappings of the original palace. The entrance had an Italian marble staircase, with the Belgian crystal chandelier still hanging. There were cut glass lamps on heavy ornate furniture, with Persian carpets at our feet as we hopefully accessed some Wi-Fi around the reception area. The ball room has been converted into a dining room. On our first day we toured a fruit, vegetable and flower market, which was spotlessly clean. The produce all looked fresh. The flowers were bright and colourful, of course, with a predominance of marigold. These and other tiny orchid like flowers were being thread onto string for garlands. One can only imagine the labour intensity of threading these tiny flowers onto string, with wages I imagine a mere pittance! Perfume of the flowers permeated the market. After lunch we toured the Palace of Mysore. After the original Palace was burnt down, the present one was commissioned in 1897 and completed in 1912. The best Indian architects were supported by an Irish Engineer Henry Irvine. In the Peacock Hall the cast iron columns and beautiful stained glass came from Glasgow. There was a huge area in front of the palace and one could imagine the pageantry of Durbars that took place with numerous elephants dressed in their finery. We then travelled to the State of Kerala where two of our accommodations had Ayurvedic medicine centres, a Hindu system of alternative medicines. I had a massage at both centres. A Massage with a difference. Both started with sitting on a stool . My head was massaged with warm oil, then I was transferred to the table. A firm wooden surface, again warm oil was used. I was sure I would slide off the table. Afterwards I went into a “hot steam box”, then given a shampoo and shower. It was all very relaxing. While in Kerala we went on two long walks, one through tea plantations and the other through the Periyer Tiger Reserve.

Saying goodbye to the crew on the boat

The latter covers 925 square kilometres and is the 10th of 42 Tiger reserves in India. Though billed as a tiger reserve Periyar is also famous for its wild elephants. Although our walk took 3 hours, we didn’t see any tigers or elephants. This southern part of India is well known for its spices . Pepper being the King of Spices and Cardamom the Queen. . The accommodation continued to be good. Apart from the two health resorts we stayed also in The Spice Village at Thekkady. Each of our rooms in this hotel was an individual “house” with a veranda, thatched roof, the thatch made of elephant grass. Of course the room was impregnated with a wonderful smell of spice, as was the huge bathroom with its spicy soaps. We had lunch in a garden cafe. The resort had a cooking demonstration before dinner each night, with a tasting to follow the demonstration. There was also a cultural show, with women in beautiful costumes. The evening became cool and eventually I went back to my room tired after the long day. I didn’t really need it, but it was comforting to find a hot water bottle in my bed. Another highlight in this southern part of India, was our overnight on a houseboat at Alleppy. Our group was allocated three boats. Myself and another passenger, Elaine, were on the same boat as our two guides (Australian and Indian ). We went on board late in the morning and after a welcome drink were shown to our rooms. Mine had a queen size bed with plenty of room either side. A welcome bowl of fruit on the bedside table (not that I had the opportunity to disturb the wrapping.) Our chef asked what we would like for lunch. I chose fish. The

smell of the cooking precursed what became a delicious lunch. Mine was prawns cooked in Indian spices and fish, I shared rice and vegetables prepared for the others. After lunch, Elaine and I went up onto the top deck where we watched the activity on the river. By the shore, some locals were bathing, some washing their clothes. Children came home from school as only children do, chasing each other with laughter. We could see rice paddies off to the channels. Late in the afternoon, the boat pulled into the edge of the river and we joined our companions from the other boats on a walk to a local village. The woman were working in the channels, washing clothes and some just chatting to their neighbours. Each group smiled and greeted us, even though we felt we were intruding into what was literally their backyards. Back on board our boat after cool drinks, we had another beautiful meal. What a delightful evening we had talking to our Indian guide Aman about local customs. After an exotic breakfast next morning we berthed at our Ayurvedic resort. Another massage, and another cultural evening. The journey to India, was one of my most amazing experiences. Delhi was dirty, noisy and busy, Agra was beautiful, Varanassi enlightening. All these places were colourful even if they were packed with people, cars, tuk- tuks, motor bikes and cows and pigs smooching into the rubbish. The close of the journey was so different. Cleaner, the resorts, the houseboat and the spice walks giving a feeling of relaxation. It all gave the journey a beautiful rounding off. Yes I enjoyed the journey, the colour and the lovely people.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Seniors love autumn in Japan

FOR over 25 years Brisbane travel company Toursgallery has been sending small groups of seniors on escorted tours of Japan. Red and gold autumn leaves make October and November the most colourful months to visit Japan. Hokkaido, in the far north, is the best place to go for seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. Forest clad mountains, national parks, deep gorges and wild coastal scenery create a spectacular touring environment.

Brown Bear can be seen catching salmon in the streams and Redcrowned Cranes dance in farmers fields. White-tailed Sea Eagles, woodpeckers, squirrels, seals and deer are often seen in these wild areas, if you know where to look. Escorted by an Australian Tour Manager, Toursgallery guests meet local Japanese bird watchers and conservation experts and gain entry to locations not accessible to the independent traveller. Kyoto, Japan’s garden

city, is best visited after the middle of November. Golden Ginkgo, red Mountain Ash and bronze Larch are just some of the colourful foliage trees scattered all around Kyoto. Ken Osetroff, director of Toursgallery said “We take our guests to some of the lesser known and not so crowded gardens.” Kyoto has over 300 gardens, public parks and 3,000 temples and shrines, each with their own unique displays of autumn colour. “Our tour guests can choose to stroll around each area or simply sit amongst the carpet of leaves and enjoy the scene.” says Osetroff A comfortable private charter coach is provided by Toursgallery, even though the group is limited to accepting only 15 passengers. Accommodation is in a mixture of familiar western style hotels and traditional Japanese ryokans. Guests can relax in the best available Japanese style rooms in each area,

all with private facilities. All breakfasts and many banquet dinners are provided as well as all entry fees. Toursgallery’s 15 day Hokkaido Autumn Tour commences on 14 October and 12 day

Kyoto Gardens Tour starts on 24 November. Photos of Japan can be seen on the internet at www.toursgallery.com For brochures phone 1300 307 317 or send an email to travel@toursgallery.com

Trouble free travel with a checklist WHETHER you are heading overseas or travelling around Australia, it pays to be organised, especially when it comes to technology. It is important to ensure that you have packed your camera charger as there would be nothing worse than realising after a fun filled day that you have left it at home. Add the charger to your checklist. Make sure you’ve got everything you need downloaded onto your device/s before you go i.e. documents, photos, music, movies. If you are travelling overseas this will save on expensive roaming charges and you can access everything even if there’s no coverage. Research your travel itinerary before you go which will save precious time when you arrive at your destination. You can download useful apps, such as Tripadvisor, TouristEye and WiFi Finder to assist you. There are travel apps such as Tripit. If you forward your holiday details such as flight information, hotel reservations, rental cars, tour bookings they will consolidate it for you into one very useful itinerary. You can then access it offline while travelling. Lay out each device you’re taking and doublecheck that you’ve got all of the cords/chargers that go with them. Take some spare memory cards and a USB stick. Also make sure you’ve got the correct adaptor for your destination. If you are unsure, simply buy a global adaptor these work in most major countries. Source: The Road Ahead Mar 2013

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Wednesday 14th August NOOSA RIVER CRUISE Coach to Tewantin with cruise on Noosa River

Saturday 21st September TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Travel by steam to this great known floral event

Sunday 22nd September TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Travel by steam to this great known floral event

Wednesday 25th September SILVER BULLET EXPRESS Rail Motor to Spring Bluff Gardens and Toowoomba

Monday 7th – Friday 11th October THE THALLON SOUTH WEST EXPRESS 5 day diesel hauled tour to Goondiwindi and Thallon “Book early as seats are limited”

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HOLIDAY & Leisure FORMERLY called Leningrad and Petrograd, St Petersburg is often referred to as the “most beautiful city in Europe”, at least by Russians! The inner city does have many beautiful and historic stone structures but they are sadly in need of

Beautiful St Petersburg cleaning. Most have five or six storeys with virtually no high-rises and few modern buildings. St Petersburg is the northernmost city in the world to have a population over one million. Located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland in

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the Baltic Sea, this city was once the capital of Russia. It is the second largest after Moscow, with around five million inhabitants. The most iconic centrepiece of St Petersburg is the Hermitage, former winter palace of Peter the Great

by Allan Blackburn

together with several ancillary buildings, now a huge museum and art gallery. This complex houses one of the most extensive collections of art anywhere in the world. Room after room after room contains priceless art works by greats such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, Cezanne, Rubens, Matisse, Daubigny, Van Gogh, Pissarro and countless others. Not just one painting by each artist, but whole galleries full of their works. Gold adornment and decorations almost overwhelm the senses to the extent that they fade into the background. It is a total enigma that such wealth should be concentrated in one place in a country that has had a long history of impoverished people – one of the reasons for the October Revolution of 1917. Chandeliers weighing up to eight tonnes hang from the ornate ceilings. One room has a stupendous malachite vase weighing 18 tonnes! Bordering the Hermitage is the large Dvortsovaya Square, dominated by a 47-metre tall column that commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleon in 1812. The square has been the scene of numerous demonstrations and revolts over many years. St Isaac’s Cathedral, third biggest in the world after St Peter’s in Rome and St Paul’s in London, is remarkable in that it was built on marshy ground but has not moved in centuries. Its hugely thick walls protected it from too much damage from the Germans during World War II. Its interior is richly adorned with gold.The Church of the Resurrection, otherwise known as the Church of the Spilled Blood, boasts multiple colourful onionskin domes that are synonymous with Russia. Its towering walls and ceiling are covered in mosaics depicting dozens of religious scenes. It is now a museum. Nevsky Prospekt is the main avenue in the city. With trams lumbering along, it is lined with low-rise, understated concrete buildings. The largest department store occupies an entire city block. It consists of a large number of small

Catherine’s Palace

boutiques connected together, all charging rather exorbitant prices for their wares. About 30 minutes out of St Petersburg is the village of Pushkin, named after Russia’s most famous poet who went to school there. It is the site of Catherine’s Palace. Built during the 18th Century, the palace is 325 metres long and boasts more than 100 kilograms of gold on its sophisticated stucco façade and numerous statues. The interior is similarly lavish, with each room seemingly outdoing the previous with gold gilding, ornate inlaid flooring, large

mirrors and works of art. Huge gardens surround the palace on all sides and feature a formal pavilion on a lake. When German forces retreated after the Siege of Leningrad in 1944 they intentionally destroyed much of the palace. Restoration work is on-going but the exterior and gardens are back to their former glory. St Petersburg is home to more than 200 museums, many housed in historic buildings, 2000 libraries, more than 80 theatres, 100 concert venues and 62 cinemas. Ballet occupies a special place in the cultural life of the

city. It was home to Rudolf Nureyev and the Petersburg School of Ballet is renowned as one of the best in the world. A popular tourist jaunt is the cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow via a system of rivers, canals and lakes. Taking around six days, this pleasant journey is a relaxing way to see more of Russia and sample some of its culture and customs. The climate of St Petersburg ranges from quite warm in summer (June to August) and very cold in winter (December to February). The Neva River freezes during winter.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure USA & Canada – An Aussie traveller favourite USA and Canada is top of mind for many Australian travellers and being excellent value for money, the sights and sounds of the North American continent are a huge draw card. The East and West coast of the USA, the natural

beauty of Alaska and the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies beckon thousands of Australians each year to explore this exciting region. Globus offers a range of first-class touring holidays designed to offer

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flexibility, choice and pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Enjoy the conveniently located hotels, close to major attractions, VIP access to must see sights, Local Favourite highlights and free Wi-Fi on the motorcoach. Popular itineraries include the 19-day Spirit of the Rockies, a scenic adventure featuring overnights at famous Fairmont properties in spectacular locations. Travel from Vancouver to Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Whistler and

Victoria before an Alaska c r u i s e . For those looking to explore more of Alaska, Globus’ 20-day Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon is a great way to take in the sights. Travel from Wasilla to Denali National Park on the Alaska Railroad; see the sights in Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse and Anchorage before an Alaska cruise to Vancouver. If history and iconic cities entice your traveller spirit, 13-day Eastern US & Canada Discovery will delight you with stays in New York, Washington

D.C., Lancaster, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Boston. For the best of the west, the 14-day Western Explorer covers the highlights of LA, Las Vegas and San Francisco as well as overnight stays in Grand Canyon and

Yosemite National Parks. For more information contact your local Travellers Choice travel agent on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au

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THE next monthly meeting of the Newmarket VIEW Club will be at the Gaythorne R.S.L. on Tuesday, 23 July at 10.30am for 11am start. Our club is small and friendly. We have our regular meetings once a month, plus social activities which are many and varied. In June we had a craft morning tea and this month some of our members will be having High Tea at Parliament House which is always a very lovely occasion. 20,000 Australian women are currently members of VIEW (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) and we are all committed to providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged Australian children. If you would like to come along and find out what we are all about and take advantage of an opportunity to make new friends, come and join us as a guest at our meeting. Bookings are essential for catering purposes, so please contact Jill on 0412 722 067 or Helen on 3289 1028 for further information prior to Friday, 19 July. Our guest speaker for July will be Katrina Goldsworthy, currently ‘artist in residence’ at Panda Pearls of Nundah. Katrina brings a wealth of life experiences and her stories are many and varied.

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Prices quoted are per person, share twin – single prices available Home Transfers Included ( Greater Brisbane Area ) Stanthorpe - Great Divide & Beyond ..................... 2 days / 1 night 3 – 4 August ........................................... from $496 Only 1 Cabin still available - Murray River Cruise 7 days/ 6 nights 25 – 31 August ...................................... from $2330 Country Culture - Ballet & Shakespeare ............... 3 days/ 2 nights 18 – 20 October ...................................... from $695 Norfolk Island ‘New Year’ .................................. 8 days/7 nights 28 Dec – 4 Jan ....................................... from $2992 Vietnam & Cambodia ............................................ 8 to 24 April 2014 (includes luxury Mekong Cruise) ....... from $8200

CHRISTMAS 2013 4 days / 3 nights - 24 to 27 december 2013 Kingfisher Bay Resort - Fraser Island From $1235-00 TWIN SHARE - all meals included

Day Tours from $35 Saturday 20 July ................................................... Clydesdales & Story Brook Cottage ......................................... $74 Saturday 10 August ............................................... Experience the Brisbane River ................................................ $68 Saturday 24 August ............................................... O’Reillys ................................................................................. $40 Wednesday 28 August ........................................... Showstoppers of London’s West End ....................................... $50 Saturday 14 September ......................................... Lockyer Valley – Quilt & Craft Expo ....................................... $40 Saturday 21 September ......................................... Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers ............................................... $48 Saturday 5 October ............................................... A Big Day Out ‘Parrots in Paradise’ & more ............................ $76 Saturday 19 October ............................................. Say Cheese – Towri Cheesery ................................................. $69 Saturday 2 November ........................................... Eumundi Markets ..................................................................... $35 Sunday 24 November ........................................... Australian Outback Spectacular ............................................... $109 Saturday 7 December ............................................ Annual Christmas Lunch .......................................................... $89 Thursday 12 December ......................................... Christmas Morning Melodies Toowoomba ................................. $60

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NO one knows Canada & North America like Scenic Tours do. Fully escorted itineraries created from extensive experience with impeccable hospitality, world class hotels and lodges, deluxe amenities and unrivalled inclusions combine to create the unforgettable Scenic Tours signature of 5star all-inclusive journeys. Canada is a kaleidoscope of breathtaking landscapes, natural wonders, pulsating cities and remarkable experiences. With an unforgettable verve and a truly captivating spirit, Canada will inspire, invigorate and charm even the most experienced traveller. Astounding beauty, Alaska’s wilderness exudes a rugged charm.

Explore the final frontier in style. From the heart of well-known Denali National Park to the edges of the Arctic Circle where the lucky few have ventured, the expanse and diversity of this great land is undeniable. National Parks, glittering coastlines and the hum of vibrant American cities. Discover the energy of New York City, the sophistication of the East and the soul of the deep South, unveil the colours that make the Californian coastline and the treasures of the desert unmissable destinations. It’s your choice and it’s all-inclusive. In addition to all the included sightseeing and attractions, Scenic FreeChoice provides an

Brown bears

Explore the great Australian outback and Qld coast COME join us on our fantastic new 11 day tour called “Cowboys Caves & Castles” which departs from Brisbane on 08th October. This tour explores the areas of Townsville, Charters Towers, Undara Lava Tubes, Mount Surprise, Cairns and the Daintree. This tour encompasses 2 iconic Queensland Trains. Your journey will begin on the Sunlander Train between Brisbane to Townsville. We will also travel from Mount Surprise on the Savannahlander experiencing the visual delights of the Australian outback merging later in the journey to the tropical Tablelands and finally Cairns. The rail experience finishes with a journey down the Qld Coast from Cairns back to Brisbane. This may be your last opportunity to travel on board the Sunlander Train as

this year is its 60th Birthday and Qld Rail have decided to retire her in the near future. After arriving in Townsville we will explore the city, including a visit to the top of Castle Hill (the red monolith right in the heart of town). Travel down the Overlander’s Way to Charters Towers including tours of this town with so much history. We will then travel on to Undara National Park staying in the converted railway sleepers and touring the Lava Tubes, after a bush breakfast we will then travel to Mount Surprise to meet the Savannahlander. Once in Cairns some of the experiences we will enjoy are traveling on the Skyrail, a cruise on the Daintree River, Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge and much more in between. Please see our advert in

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this newspaper. The tour includes meals, accommodation, interesting day tours, entry fees, transfers and a helpful fun Tour Host. The properties we use have been awarded for their quality and great service. The tours have been fine tuned with your enjoyment and comfort in mind visiting regions of interest and are run by local operator’s with years of experience. For those of you on special diets no need to worry, we are happy to assist you with your needs. Our aim is to keep you smiling. Our tours provide guests with a well rounded experience that you may not get if travelling independently of a tour group. For more information regarding these great tours, please call Ian or Robyn at Great Value Holidays on our toll free number

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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. Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) is in its 56th year of operating rail tours. Over 960 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone

“Grafton is easily reached via car on the Pacific Highway or, if you travel via coach/rail we provide courtesy transfers”

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Getaway. The private rooftop plunge pool, jacuzzi and entertaining area has heart stopping panoramic views of the Andaman sea and jungle clad mountains as well of some of the most stunning sunsets you will ever see. The luxury penthouse has 2 bedrooms both with ensuites and surround sound televisions. A fully self contained kitchen. The open plan living and dining area is tastefully furnished and features a spiral staircase to your very own private rooftop entertaining area. Besides the pool and jacuzzi you will find a fully air conditioned relaxation room with 2 divans that convert to beds. This rooftop area also has has an outdoor shower and bathroom.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

era – travelling in style in the heritage carriages. Forget about the cooler weather, spring is not far off – that means the flowers are about to bloom in Toowoomba so join us for our most popular tour for the year – by steam train of course to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. There is a choice of 3 great day tours to choose from with the steam train excursions on both Saturday and Sunday for the Carnival and also a midi week tour by Silver Bullet Rail Motor just for those who are unable to make one of the week end trips. Looking for a great train adventure? The join us in the first week of October aboard the Thallon South West Express. This diesel hauled tour takes you in heritage wooden carriages to South West Queensland with overnight stops at Warwick and Goondiwindi enroute to Thallon – the terminus of the south west line. Enjoy great country scenery as the train passes through the southern and downs and south west region grain and cotton fields. 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)

Caboolture Orchid Society

If you don’t feel like cooking indoor/outdoor dining is available at the resort. Your luxury penthouse is safely situated high enough to accommodate all weather conditions, but is only a few minutes by a free shuttle bus service away from great local restaurants, shopping centres and stunning beaches. Forget cleaning, because your penthouse comes complete with a full maid service too! You can also relax at the resort pool and take advantage of the air conditioned gym. Airport transfers are also included. This is not time share it is fractional ownership which means you have shares in the building and use your 4 weeks either to holiday in, share with the family or place in the rental pool. Reason for sale is because we have purchased another Penthouse in another resort.

Price is $155,000 neg which gives you a 33 plus 33 year lease with an option to extend. (Strata Fees only $700 per year)

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SOCIETY’S Annual Winter Show. With this show we cele-brate our 44th year as a Society. Come along to the Morayfield Community Complex , 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield. (behind Bunnings), on Friday, 5th July 2013 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday: 6th July 2013 9.00am to 4.00pm and on Sunday: 7th July 2013 9.00am to 2.00pm Admission is free. The show will feature Orchid Society displays, Orchid Nursery displays, Orchid Potting Demonstrations (Sat. and Sun. from 10:30amto 12 midday), Problem Orchid Plants information and advice (Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 10.00am to 3.00pm), Floral Art display and sales. All orchid growing requirements, trade displays and sales, Orchid plant sales. Refreshments available.Bromeliads, Tillandsia. Art & Craft Display & sales.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Flat-pack Europe!

DIY Europe doesn’t get any easier than this. My Europe Base puts the Continent in your hands with a set of fabulous self-contained flats to base from in a perfect location - and on their website, a ‘pack’ of information, tips galore and over 20 days of great ideas. You can follow these assemble your own - or just immerse and relax amongst all the pieces of the Euro-puzzle. The idea of Queenslanders Ralph and Olga Jackson, My Europe Base makes it easy and affordable to enjoy Europe independently. They purchased the ‘First Base’ in 2009 and have an eye out for further locations to form a small network. Admittedly, First Base is hard to go past. It’s a rebuilt traditional apartment house beside the Mosel River in Zell, a cheerful Rhineland winemaker town with cobbled streets and Celtic origins - surrounded by gorgeous

make online bookings and print out itineraries and tickets on the laser printer. With My Europe Base, you can see Europe for yourself. Rates start at $200 AUD a week for the Mosel Studio apartment on 3 week stays in winter

months. Regional rail and bus day passes start from under 5 Euro per person. Ryanair flights can often be bought for under 20 Euro. For more information phone 0406 440 418 or 07 4635 2508 or visit www.myeuropebase.com

Experience the Outback

A rare once-in-30 year freeze of Zell-Mosel township

scenery. Zell offers terrific hiking and is mid-point on the famous Mosel Bike Path. From Zell, there is easy access to the regional rail and bus network with bargain day passes, cruising of the Mosel and Rhine rivers at their

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most spectacular, day coach tours - and from Hahn Airport close by, car rental and low-cost Ryanair flights all over Europe and the Mediterranean. Zell is really the ideal Europe Base. Within practical day trip reach are Cochem,

Bernkastel, Castle Eltz, Trier, Luxembourg, Saarbrucken, Coblenz, the Rhine Gorges, Rudesheim, Bonn, Cologne, Mainz, Weisbaden, Frankfurt, Limburg, Worms, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Speyer,

Kaiserslautern and several spa resorts. Paris is under 4 hours by rail. Touring with one or two nights away from Zell, the possibilities are endless. My Europe Base has Wifi, enabling guests to plan excursions and trips away,

TRAVELLERS who want to explore their own back yard will be interested in Coastal Variety Tours Queensland Outback Explorer, which departs on 25th August. During the nine-day tour we will travel to Roma, Barceldine and arriving at Longreach. The Longreach tour will include the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the Multi-Million Dollar Qantas Museum, as well as a visit to the School of Air. A Thompson River Sunset Dinner Cruise is also included. The Outback journey is not complete without a trip to Winton, the home to the World’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. The return trip home will include stopping at various places of interest including Anakie, Emerald, Biloela and the Burnett Highway to Monto, Mundubbera, Gayndah and Maryborough. Phone Coastal Variety Tours on 3343 6722 or Gold Coast on 5520 1499 for a detailed itinerary.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards 2013 ESTABLISHED in 2004 the d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards has long since been a favourite with art lovers and artists throughout Australia. It was created to honour the late Queensland landscape artist and long time Mudgeeraba identity d’Arcy William Doyle, as well as to encourage emerging artists. It is now recognised as an important stepping stone in the art careers of previous winners. The total prize money

participating artists, liaising with visitors. The introduction of a Junior d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards for young artists As part of the d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards free twilight entertainment will be held between the hours of 5 and 7 pm, during the dates 27 June to 6 July. A programme of artists has been put together to please all tastes and a wine bar is available for your enjoyment while viewing the Sunset from Currumbin Roack by Geoff Hale – paintings on display. Landscape winner from 2011 Each night will feature a different genre, Big Band music, Ballet, a this year will be Capella Group, Poetry $17,500 with the reading, Choirs, Swing primary prize to be and Show Tunes, an awarded in the LandAuthor’s stories, scape category. Still emerging young Life and Portrait/ musicians and even a Figures are the other Heritage Film night. two categories to be judged. There is also a Mudgeeraba Memorial Peoples Choice Award Hall, 62 Railway Street Mudgeeraba (next to announced on the the Bendigo Bank) on closing day. More than 300 quality Wednesday 26 June to Sunday 7 July from artworks will be on 10am to 7pm (last day sale. until 3pm). Free with 2013 brings exciting everyone welcome. changes with: Contact phone A new venue with improved facilities and (07)5530 7827, email: info@darcydoyleartawards. more space for the com.au website: display of paintings. www.darcydoyleartawards. Extended opening com.au facebook: hours www.facebook.com/ Artists in residence darcydoyleartawards live painting by

Sandgate Theatre Inc.

MICHAEL Brealey who has been performing for the community on the peninsula with different theatre’s like Mousetrap Theatre, KSP, Redcliffe Musical Theatre, Squids, Brisbane Arts Theatre, and schools. Now he is finally doing something for himself as a Director with the assistance from a good production team of experienced directors and teachers to support his efforts of directing and staging a Vaudeville Comedy Musical that Michael has written himself to raise funds for the Sandgate Theatre Inc. Who are a non for profit theatre and are performing at The Legends of Redcliffe at the Palace Hotel Woody Point on the peninsula on the 13th,14th,15th September with Bookings open now to book seats. Lots of Singing, Dancing and Comedy for the whole family. Adults $15, Concession/Children $12 , Members $10. Also Michael and Sandgate Theatre are looking for people who would like to audition. Ages 15yrs and up, experienced or non-experienced Singers, Dancers, Actors. Book by appointment 30th June or 21stJuly 2013. To be in the show and talent search. Cast will need to pay Membership $25. If you would like to be in Talent Quest Adults $15 and Children $10. Cash and Prizes to be won. For further details please call 3883 2113.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

QUEENSLAND Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in association with Brisbane Festival presents a State Theatre Company of South Australia production. The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged) By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. 21 September to 6 October 2013. Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane Tickets Refer to qpac.com.au for current pricing. Bookings qpac.com.au or 136 246.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Mozart’s Don Giovanni A new production from Opera Australia’s Oz Opera

Oz Opera’s Don Giovanni, Photo – Albert Comper 2012

LOVE, betrayal, passion, revenge He’s stolen kisses and broken hearts, but has opera’s great Casanova gone a step too far? Find out in this exciting new production of Mozart’s classic masterpiece, directed by Michael Gow. The Don spends his days in the company of gorgeous women, fine food and the best champagne, and he’s ready to add more women to his catalogue of conquests. But this time his dalliances are not going entirely to plan. Donna Anna wants to avenge the death of her father (which Don Giovanni may have had something to do with),

and the abandoned Donna Elvira seems to disrupt his seductive plans at every turn. Meanwhile, Zerlina just wants to get married without the Don’s amorous interference...or does she? But something more sinister is waiting just around the corner. Is opera’s favourite bad boy about to meet his match? Be swept up in the stylishly sexy decadence straight out of La Dolce Vita in Oz Opera’s new production of this classic opera. “Widely regarded as the greatest opera ever composed... a brilliant combination of stark human

tragedy and touching comedy, set to music of limitless genius.” – The Guardian, UK Our smouldering Don is about to seduce the audience at Redland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 27 July at 7.30pm – watch out ladies! Tickets are $52 - $55 and can be booked through the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or via www.rpac.com.au (a $2 booking fee applies to online purchases). Sung in English, performed with chamber orchestra. Director Michael Gow, Conductor Tahu Matheson, Adapted by Michael Gow, Designer Robert Kemp, Lighting Designer Matt Scott, Orchestra Reduction Andrew Greene, English Translation Anthony Legge.

All-star lineup AUSTRALIA celebrates The Gibb Brothers Songbook with an AllStar Line-Up Christine Anu, Tina Arena, Anthony Callea, Katie Noonan, Doug Parkinson, Rick Price, Melinda Schneider, The Idea Of North, Darren Percival, Rai Thistlethwayte, Emma Pask Led By Musical Director John Foreman. Queensland Music Festival is presenting the cream of Australian Talent in How Deep Is Your Love, a spectacular and soulful homage to The Gibb Brothers. The event takes place on Friday 19 July and Saturday 20 July, 7:30pm at Brisbane Riverstage. For further details contact Ticketmaster136 100. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Toombul Cinemas Celebrating First Birthday this August IN just a few weeks Toombul will celebrate the One Year birthday of Toombul Cinemas Powered By Event opening its doors. From day one locals have enjoyed a hive of activity at the cinemas all being kicked off with a spectacular and auspicious opening, hosting the Queensland premiere of The Sapphires, with the stars of the film, cutting the ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of the cinema. Since that grand opening the cinemas have fast become the local’s favourite entertainment destination, with local

Seniors in particular taking a shining to the cinema. The cinema has been hosting regular special CineBuzz Rewards for Seniors Movie screenings and events in the past twelve months that are continually growing in popularity. These great outings for Seniors have been a chance for Seniors to see the latest films and catch up with friends over a cuppa and some cake before the screening. The staff at the cinema has also enjoyed the social aspect of the job and have developed a great bond not only amongst

each other but with their customers. Toni Austin, the Cinema Mangers says, ‘Our staff have loved getting involved with the community and have enjoyed getting to know our neighbours and local community and sharing with them their love and knowledge of films’. She continues, ‘As a team we’ve also enjoyed giving back to the community and have volunteered throughout the year to help raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.’ To thank the local community for its support over

the past year, special birthday celebrations are planned for when the cinema turns one in August. Preparations are underway to celebrate this milestone, with giveaways, special offers and screenings for seniors, kids and a fun packed family day all in the works to bring excitement to the

cinema and its loyal customers for this special time. To keep up to date with the Toombul Cinemas 1st Year Birthday celebrations and to receive your special invitation, contact the cinema via toombul_manager @event cinemas.com.au or 3260 6444.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc. THE association was formed in 1987 for the benefit of ‘nashos’ who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives or widows thereof. Associate membership is available to all who completed terms of national service for countries other than Australia. To find out more about the aims and objectives

of the Association, how to become a member or how to obtain the two medals to which all former Australian ‘nashos” (or their widows) are entitled, phone 33241277 or consult website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next July 21) from 1015am at Gaythorne RSL.; visi-

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tors and prospective new members are all welcome. Meettings last for approximately ninety minutes, beginning with a brief conducting of branch business, continuing with presentations from guest speakers and social interaction and concluding with a cuppa. After the meeting the opportunity exists to enjoy lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL; further information from Dave 3366 3191. Branch members are advised that following the meeting of July 21 a lunch will be held at Gaythorne RSL. The Association has several other local branches within the circulation area of this newspaper, to find a branch near you consult the above website or phone 3324 1277.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Exhilarating collaboration set to thrill Brisbane SYDNEY Dance Company and Australian Chamber Orchestra unite for a limited season of Project Rameau. Four shows only, Playhouse, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank. Thursday 11 July, 7.30pm. Friday 12 July, 11am (Schools Matinee) and 7.30pm. Saturday 13 July, 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets $50-$83 Project Rameau is playing for a limited Brisbane season at QPAC, 11 to 13 July. Book at w w w. q p a c . c o m . a u , phone136 246 or www.aco.com.au, phone 1800 444 444. The season includes a Schools’ Matinee performance at 11am on Friday 12 July, which includes an informative pre-show presentation and follow-up Q&A with the dancers and musicians. For schools bookings contact QPAC, 07 3840 7466. For any other education enquiries contact

Katherine Duhigg, Education Coordinator at Sydney Dance Company,kathd@sydney dancecompany.com or 02 9258 4800. The Brisbane season of Project Rameau is presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Dance Company and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Queensland Accordion Orchestra

VARIETY Concert at Queen Alexandra House 437 Old Coorparoo, Coorparoo. Sunday July 07, 2012, Tickets $10 Per Person 2 pm Doors open at 1:3o pm. Featuring the Queensland Accordion Orchestra Plus James Project Rameau, featuring Sydney Dance Park, Renowned Tenor Company’s Thomas Bradley and Australian and Joseph Castorina , Chamber Orchestra’sMadeleine Boud, image Solo Accordionist. Mary by Justin Ridler. Martyn Vocalist. Free Parking. Refreshments available for purchase during Intermission. Further Inquiries please call AUSTRALIAN premiére of a new production of ‘Cinderella’, the original rags-to- Mary on 07 3359 4896 or riches fantasy, will burst sparkling into life in Lindy Hume’s quirky, slightly ec- email mary.martyn @optusnet.com.au centric new production of Rossini’s dazzling creation.

EDITORIAL COPY DEADLINE for the August edition of Brisbane Seniors Newspaper is July 24th, 2013

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Setting off the vocal fireworks in an exciting Opera Queensland debut, the ravishing mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell stars as Cinderella with a fabulous case of popular local artists. ‘Cinderella’ will be performed from 6-26 July (10 performances) at the Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University, South Bank. Visit www.operaq.com.au for further information. Phone 136 246 or qtix.com.au for bookings.

George Benson Live in Concert THURSDAY 22 August 2013,Concert Hall, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane. Time 8.00pm. Tickets refer to qpac website for price details. Bookings www.qpac.com.au or qtix 136 246

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SENIORS NEWS Brain Training Solutions:

$210,000 $39,000 less than agents valuation

Elimination: Green – Aphid, Cucumber, Emerald, Environmentalist, Grass Instruments – Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Piccolo, Recorder Air – Bubble, Guitar, Liner, Tight, Wave Royal Houses – Hanover, Lancaster,

Crossword Solution from Page 62

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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Two men played chess. Each played five games and each won five games. How can this be? Answer: They played different people

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Brain Fodder How many mistakes can you find here: In the town their was shops of every description, but the biggest was stocked with lawn mower’s and garden tools. Two shops were managed by Stan and Bert, the son-in-laws of the local counsillor. Stan sold objects d’art, while Bert’s had electrical goods. In Main Street their was a seathing mass of people and vehacles. At the end of the street there was a monument commemoration the the local boys killed in the war. Answer: there, were, mowers, sons-in-law, councillor, objets d’art, there, seething, vehicles, commemorating, the

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EDITORIAL DEADLINE Editorial submissions are always welcome. Deadline for copy for the August edition of Brisbane Seniors Newspaper is July 24th, 2013

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

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

76/102a Moores Pocket Rd, Tivoli

Free-standing home, own block, green views, in quiet village, no exit fees ex facilities. Lge lounge/dining, roomy kitchen & bath, 2nd toilet, 2 x/lge b/in b/rooms, office. New carpet throughout. Solar power, aircon, shed, pergola among nat. trees, raised veg garden, shadehouse.

Reduced to sell $235,000 Neg Ph Diane 3408 2341

Over 50s Village ‘The Springs’ Silkstone, Ipswich

Code 2561

Over 50s 5 Star Resort Ruby Gardens

Reduced to sell $362,000 Phone 0417 769 412 Page 60 - Brisbane Seniors - July 2013

1 Bedroom Villa in a secure Over 50’s Village Little Mountain • Airconditioned • Spacious undercover carport • Office Space • Quality timber blinds • Beautiful front gardens • Easy-care raised gardens & vegetable beds in backyard • Garden Shed

Ideal for cat lovers with cat run 2011 flood free 2 large bedrooms - 2nd room guest/study/craft 2nd WC in laundry, Light and airy - spacious, fully screened porch with oasis-style outlook, Community pool/clubhouse/golf/bowls etc

Price $199,500 ono Brisbane River Terrace Goodna Phone Jan 3818 5091

Over 50s Resort Greenbank 3 bedroom house, fenced, wooden floors, open plan living, cathedral ceilings, eco friendly, bush setting, many inclusions, 31,000 litre rain water tank. Great community, good neighbours, swimming pool & more. Code 2571

Modern 3 Bedrooms, w/birs, 2 bathrooms, large open plan lounge, dining, kitchen. RC fully ducted aircon, DLUG, Courtyard at rear, stamped concrete all areas, 2 garden sheds, water feature and gazebo.

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Over 50s Lifestyle

3 bdrms, master with WIR, b’room, shower & sep bath, 2nd toilet, 2 RC aircon, SLUG w’remote, tinted windows, security screens & doors, quality carpets & cork tiles, elevated veranda, scenic views, Shopping bus, heated pool, bowling & putting green, community hall, on-site Manager, security gates.

Price $310,000 Ph 07 3810 5856

Price $285,000 Ph 07 3489 3155

For more information Call Jon Appleyard 0418 88 88 04

Code 2560

Over 50s Southside Brisbane

Code 2559

Bribie Island Home Over 50s 2 bdrms w/BIRs, bathroom, 2WC, lge lounge/dining/kitchen w/aircon & ceiling fans. Vertical blinds th’out, front patio, sep laundry, attached carport & adjoining lockup storeroom, c’yard at rear. Central to all amenities incl pool, activities hall, BBQ, post box within village, short walk to channel, bike paths, fishing etc

Looking to downsize, Travel, mix with other people is safe peaceful environment. Come and explore Bremer Waters 30 acres of space with various activities available from swimming tennis bbqs recreation rooms library facilities plus storage area for the caravan when not travelling. Short drive to Ipswich and bus at front entrance. This 2 bedroom + Study home has many extras.

Code 2568

Price $65,000 Ph 07 5497 6939

$235,000 neg

Property For Sale

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

Code 2573

Large quite private end site. Solid Annex. Own toilet and shower. Large laundry work room. Possible 2 Double Bedrooms. Near Bribie Island and water in Over 55’s Park. Silvershores Village.

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Onsite Caravan Sandstone Point

The pet friendly complex has on-site managers, security gates, bowling green, club house, convenience store, community bus, heated pool, spa, gym and storage for boats and caravan. The site is minutes from Caloundra, across from Bunnings and is very handy to public transport with the bus stop at the front.

209,950

To arrange an inspection, please call Beryl on

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CLASSIFIEDS

What happens to the stamps ABM supporters donate?

ABM is pleased to receive stamps all year round from across the country. For many years we have been accepting used postage stamps as part of our fundraising. Today this practice continues with our loyal supporters from different dioceses and parishes sending us stamps on a regular basis. Sister Rosamund, from the Community of the Sister of the Church, is a philatelist and collects the stamps from our office every two weeks. She takes them back to her convent where she and the rest of the Sisters sort through, clean and select the ones that may be valuable and are in a good enough condition to be sold at auction. The stamp auction takes place twice a year and the balance of the stamps are sold to agents in 2-5kg lots to be used in “mission mixture packs”. Sister Rosamund receives a cheque for the auction and sales, which she passes on the ABM.

ANTIQUE display unit, glassed in top, 6 shelves, bottom half, 4 drawers and closed in storage. In 2010 ABM sold 45 lots of stamps Compartment with shelf. VGC. $120. Ph 3809 and received $18,786,68, in 2011 we sold 4559. Browns Plains. 41 lots and received $9.477.75 and in 2012 we sold 36 lots and received $10,174.00. Christopher Brooks, acting Communication and Fundraising Manager said, “We are so pleased to receive this money from the stamps that our loyal supporters offer us.” “Unfortunately, it is not possible for ABM to ascertain individual prices for collections. The main difficult arises when several collections are sold in one lot as the auction house does not give a breakdown of each collection.” “It is quite amazing that over $38,000 can be raised in three years from the donation of used stamps. We thank everyone for their donations which raises money that supports our work in mission,” he said. You can send your used stamps to ABM, Locked Bag Q4005, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230. For enquiries please phone 1300 302 663.

CHAIR electric floral pattern prof. cleaned $350. Ph 3882 1087. Pick up by Joyner. CHAISE lounge, red & gold, l/h facing low arm perfect cond. Cost $535, sell $350. Ph 07 3489 7873 or 0437 860 789. Eagleby. DVD player nontas n9800 – ex cond. Rarely used with manual. $30 neg. Ph 3889 9938. Strathpine. FAN Sun Air $15, coffee set 18 pc. Porcelain $15, Tiffany sandwich maker $12, set of mugs & spoons $15. Ph 3253 5524. McDowall. HAMMOND organ, needs service, cost $6,000 selling price $500. Ph 5498 3471. Caboolture. HEATER electric room, with burning logs look, glass front, adj. Blow heat, black metal, unused. $50. Ph 3890 7241. Wakerley. OIL paintings, Australian Landscape. 1, 127 x 68cm, price $80 ono. 1, 127 x 69cm, price $80 ono. 1, 97 x 67cm, price $70 ono. Ph 5498 3471. Caboolture. PALSONIC digital TV/DVD 52cm. All accessories plus manual. $150. Ph 3824 0166. Alexandra Hills. PATIO cover, market, canopy cover 3x3x2.5m navy & white, alum pcoat white frame 140g denier poly fabric. $115. Ph 0421 774 965. Sandgate.

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

SWAP 2012 50cc scooter due to illness – near new, registered – for registered r/w small car in going condition. Ph 0401 349 154. Clontarf. TOILET frame, foldable, can be used as commode, new, still in box. $65. Ph 3396 8608. Wynnum.

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SENIORS NEWS Seniors Twospeed Crossword Straight Clues

Cryptic Clues

ACROSS 2 Composure 6 Shopping centre 7 Deadly 10 Meeting of spiritualists 11 Painful 12 Schoolyards 15 Flightless bird 18 Sugary substance 20 Robber 21 Hazard 22 Puddings

ACROSS 2 Equanimity of those receiving medical care, so to speak 6 A shaded avenue uses some thermal lighting 7 In brief, ballet halls can be fatal 10 Individuals can see an attempt to communicate with the dead 11 An irritation can become an abscess 12 Amuse oneself on the foundations of ovals 15 A factor of each ostrich-like bird 18 Fruit juice is the drink of the gods 20 Outlaw a prohibition on a morse component 21 Expose to danger, a little briskly

Brain Fodder Temperatures in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit are usually quite different. However, there is one temperature that has the same reading on both scales. What is it? Answer: -400

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When I become old WHEN I’m a little old lady, then I’ll live with my children and bring them great joy. To repay all I’ve had from each girl and boy I shall draw on the walls and scuff up the floor; run in and out without closing the door. I’ll hide frogs in the pantry, socks under my bed. And whenever they scold me, I’ll hang my head. I’ll pester my children when they are on the phone. As long as they’re busy I won’t leave them alone. Hide candy in closets, rocks in a drawer ... and never pick up what I drop on the floor. Dash off to the movies and not wash a dish. I’ll plead for allowance whenever I wish. I’ll stuff up the plumbing and deluge the floor. As soon as they’ve mopped it, I’ll flood it some more. When they correct me, I’ll lie down and cry, kicking and screaming, not a tear in my eye. I’ll spill glasses of milk to complete every meal .... eat my banana and just drop the peel. Put toys on the table, spill jam on the floor. I’ll break lots of dishes as though I were four. What fun I shall have, what joy it will be to Live with my children....just the way that they lived with me!

1. Pearls, sea shells and egg shells all contain which calcium compound as their main component? 2. Which has the greater mass – Earth or Earth’s atmosphere? 3. Which continent did apples originally come from? 4. In terms of distance, which bird has the longest annual migration? 5. Stromatolites are typically formed by what type of microbe?

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Just a snap of a scarlet honeyeater in my backyard at Mt Gravatt, lots of trees so lots of birds visit. I am 80 and like to snap these visitors. Alan

ON Sunday 21 st July, Sandgate & District Historical Society and Museum Inc will be hosting a presentation on this subject by Stephen M Gage, author of Boggo Road Prison: Riots to Ruin. The discussion will focus on many aspects of prison life, covering some notorious prisoners and mass murderers. Stephen will outline the path from Toowoomba Boys Home to the Big House taken by a number of infamous felons. Wire crosses and the Whiskey Au Go Go night club will come together as we look at these criminals. Suicides and escapes by prisoners will be reviewed and openly discussed. Some very old handcuffs (120 yrs) will be passed around during the talk to

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familiarise yourself with restraints of old. Staff photos from many eras will be shown. The ‘Black Peter’ cells will be discussed with other forms of punishment. The use of 2 Gaol (Boggo Road) as a Historical Site and its future is currently ‘in the news’ so this is a topical subject worthy of wider

OUR Friendship Day in June was a resounding success. Our speaker Jutta Godwin proved most entertaining. Our friends from the many other Gardening Clubs brought some wonderful raffles. The ladies in the kitchen provided a delicious lunch and the welcome cup of tea. A very social time was had by all. The Guest Speaker for July will be James Lergessner, a distinguished historian who is a passionate observer and recorder of life and events in Australia. He will discuss his book “Snippets from a Baby Boomer’s Diary” with special reference to Cloudland, of which most of us have fond memories. The Stafford Garden Club Inc. will meet at 9.30 on Thursday July 18th at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St Kedron. Phone Gloria on 3355 public attention. Admis- 4703 or Jane on 3359 3565. sion is by gold coin donation, with the talk commencing at 1:30 pm at 150 Rainbow Street, Sandgate and to be followed by a ‘cuppa” at about 3:00pm. Enquiries please phone 0408 073 179, email sandgatemusm@bigpond.com Seniors Card 137 468 or or via our website 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) www.sandgatemuseum.com

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AFTER working (and paying taxes) for most of your life, it can be a good feeling to get to that stage of your life where it’s time to get some pay-back from the taxman. Your golden years can be given an extra glow by qualifying for the senior Australian tax offset (SAPTO - formerly SATO). To get a tax offset is another way of saying you get to reduce your tax bill. But an offset doesn’t lessen ‘taxable income’, just the tax owing on it. So it can reduce tax to zero in theory, but will never in itself result in a refund. Since receiving the offset will make you

liable for less tax, you can earn more income before paying any tax (and Medicare levy). In fact the intention of the offset is to make it so that lower income seniors have no tax liabilities. You need to meet certain conditions to qualify, chief among them being your age – you need to be at or above age pension age, which is 65 (but incrementally moving towards 67 by 2023). You also need to receive (or be able to receive if you made a claim) an age pension or Veterans’ Affairs payment. Another interesting qualifying stipulation is that you must not be locked up in prison.

For SATO and some other tax breaks however, the way ‘income’ is defined has been given a tweak, and is now labelled ‘rebate income’. It encompasses your taxable income, total reportable fringe benefits, total net investment losses and reportable super contributions. Being separated due to illness is a recognition of some of the realities of getting older, where infirmity or illness may force some couples to live apart. The Tax Office is aware that such situations can increase expenses, and so has boosted the amounts in these circumstances. You can also transfer any un-

used offsets from one partner to the other. The low income tax offset is taken into account when calculating the income threshold for the senior Australians tax offset, and recognises that the low income offset reduces after income exceeds $30,000. The calculation of the SATO threshold incorporates the reduction in the low income offset. The pensioner tax offset and the senior Austra-

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lians tax offset (SATO) are mutually exclusive and cannot be used in conjunction with each other. According to the tax legislation, if you happen to qualify for both the SATO takes precedence over the pensioner tax offset. For more information on your eligibility on tax offsets go to www.ato.gov.au or for personal tax enquiries call 13 28 61. Source: Taxpayers Australia Inc.

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