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SENIORS WEEK 4 Page Liftout de Calendar of Events Insi COOL days and even colder nights may have made us hibernate lately, but it’s time to break out of that cocoon and enjoy the many delights of Seniors Week throughout South East Queensland. Each year, there seem to be more activities on offer – most of them free or very low-cost – and you’ll find your local program inserted in this issue of the newspaper on pages 31-34. Whether your interests are with challenging physical pursuits, the desire to learn more about a topic or indoor activities there really is something for everyone. The theme for Seniors Week 2011 is once again ‘Positively Ageless’ which reinforces the belief that a positive attitude is not age-specific.

Get yourself along to a free lunch or concert, find out more about the mysteries of modern technology, try a new outdoor sport, delve into arts & craft or take yourself to a Seniors Expo. What’s so great about ageing? Good question - our society prizes youth and beauty above all. Messages about ageing tend to emphasise the negative aspects. But, like fine wine, we get better as we age. A wise American (Thoreau) once said, “None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” So get to it in Seniors Week – grab the opportunities with both hands, try something new, laugh a little and share yourself around.

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SENIORS NEWS Opera for Over 50s outstanding

April Jones travelled from Melbourne to watch her father David (standing next to her) perform in the concert. Jeni Smith, on left, and Robin Donald, right, travelled from Brisbane and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

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It was the first time Opera Queensland through its Moving Opera! program held an Opera for Over 50s workshop and it happened right here, at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Culminating in a showcase evening concert, the week-long happening was an outstanding success. One of the 35 over-50s participants, Diana Dureau-Steenhuis, who met her husband of 18months through the Gold Coast Social Singers, summed up her Opera for Over 50s experience by

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tience.â&#x20AC;? Josephine McIver enthused, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. In my wildest dreams I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pictured taking part in such a program; tutored by Opera Queensland professionals.â&#x20AC;? Brad Rush, The Arts Centre Gold Coast creative producer, was equally positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centre has long been recognised for its involvement in youth programs and now we are

thrilled to bring something unique to our valued retired and semi-retired patrons. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful to involve our over50s interactively.â&#x20AC;? Energetic and charismatic, Sean Dennehy is director of the Moving Opera! program, which had only involved young people until the Gold Coast Opera for Over 50s workshop. When asked what the difference was presenting to adults, Sean replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference is pretty much

no difference...people who come to Moving Opera! are people who want to play...perhaps the only difference is more life experience and knowledge.â&#x20AC;? Discussions are taking place for the next Opera for Over 50s workshop to be held on the Gold Coast. It probably canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come soon enough for many. Opera for Over 50s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are pictured together with their respected Opera Queensland tutors after the showcase concert.

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ber this year. The 100km ride starts at Brisbane’s South Bank, while the 60km leg will start in Logan. In 2010 the event at-

tracted over 9,000 riders and raised over $240,000. Diabetes Australia Queensland and the Heart Foundation are the official event beneficiaries for this year’s Wilson HTM Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge. Since the event’s inception in 2005 over $850,000 has been raised for charity – you can help reach $1 million in 2011. You can play a part by making a donation when you enter the event or by becoming an Everyday Hero. You can join Diabetes Australia Queensland’s Green Team or sign on to be a Heart Hero for the Heart Foundation. Every day, 60 Queenslanders learn they have type 2 diabetes - the world’s fastest-growing

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Assn of Independent Retirees COME along and see how the Investor Group works on the 17th Aug at 9.30am. Ozcare is a leading notfor-profit organisation providing a wide range of quality health and human services across Queensland. A representative from Ozcare will give a presentation on the 8th Sept at our General Meeting Please note that we now have our meetings at the Broadbeach Seniors Centre 23 T.E. Peters Drive behind the Convention Centre, Broadbeach. The second Thursday every month we have our General Meeting with a speaker. The third Wednesday every month our Investor Group meets. All the meetings are at 9.30am with free coffee and biscuits. All retirees are welcome to attend. For details telephone Graham on 5526 9225 or Bill on 5520 0019.

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ACOSS welcomes agreement on carbon price mechanism THE Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the Government’s announcement to establish a mechanism for pricing carbon pollution. “Effective and equitable action is vital to mitigate against the genuine threats posed by climate change and the potentially devastating impact on the poor who will be the worst affected,” said Acting CEO Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine. “ACOSS supports the introduction of a carbon pricing mechanism provided it really does have the effect, over time, of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encouraging the transition to a clean energy economy. “ACOSS has long argued that people on the lowest income levels will be impacted first and worst by the effects of climate change. This includes people reliant on income support such as pensioners, people with disabilities, sole parents, and the unemployed, who have less ability to adapt and spend a greater proportion of their disposable income on necessities like food, energy and shelter. “We are therefore pleased to see that these groups will be assisted through compensation delivered through the social security and tax systems and by measures to support greater energy efficiency. “ACOSS welcomes the important complementary measures in the package to develop clean industries and support households, workers and communities. This will go some way to support the development of new technologies, investment in emerging industries, skills development and household energy efficiency. ACOSS also welcomes the targeting of tax cuts to the lowest income earners announced in today’s package.

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A WARM welcome by Wendy Stephens and Pauline Varley was just the beginning of an afternoon filled with festive activities as ‘Christmas in July’ was celebrated at the Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Association. Embossed white table cloths, seasonal decorations and a gift box of sweets (which included gourmet chocolate creations by Peta Gray) for each of the 80 guests added to the merriment, while a delicious and filling feast with all the trimmings provided energy for a rhythmic tai chi display plus an afternoon of dancing that included a stylish New Vogue demonstration. An added extra was an exquisitelydecorated Christmas cake made especially for the occasion by the Association’s secretary Gaye Johnston. President Pamia Little thanked all who helped make the day such a success, including Patrons Cr Dawn Crichlow OAM and Lionel Perry, president of Gold Coast Home Care Meals on Wheels Southport, as well as all the volunteer cooks and kitchen helpers. For further information

Pictured is Gaynor Garner from Biggera Waters who, cordially and with Christmas spirit, ‘wo-manned’ the fruit punch and appetizer cart

about the Southport Meals on Wheels Seniors Citizens Association Inc, located at 2 Whitby Street, Cnr of Queen (next to Meals on Wheels ‘healthy eating for the frail, aged, disabled and their carers’), please call Pamia on 5591-3056.

For only $8 per year, a dedicated committee ensures ongoing activities for members, including low-cost bus trips, special events days, tai chi, line dancing and New Vogue. Contact for the computer kiosk is Gaye 5591-7950 (or mobile 0419 772 841).

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Who were the two stars of the movie “Pretty Woman”? In what state or territory is the Coburg Peninsula? What is the name of the British Prime Minister’s country residence? What was surfer Bernard Farrelly’s nickname? A nabarlek is a species of what? In the Greek alphabet, what is the equivalent of the letter “I”? For what sport is Phil Liggett a commentator? What happens to a ship when it is scuttled? What does the “R” stand for in the acronym SONAR? In 2011, which TV network broadcasts AFL free to air? With how many fingers does a boy scout salute? What is the opposite of the word “noble”? What humourous verse shares a name with an Irish county? When using Rubik’s Cube, how many cubes are manipulated? What kind of vehicles contest a regatta? What shape is a helix? In the old system, how many feet made a fathom? How many strings does a violin have? In the Bible, whose gospel is the third book of the New Testament? At what battle was Custer’s Last Stand, in 1876? Answers on page 10

SENIORS NEWS Eccles and Moriarty live again!

WHILE The Goon Show has a legion of international devotees, there are, believe it or not, plenty of people who have never heard of The Goons. But if you’ve ever told your friends that you had “the dreaded lurgi” when you were feeling a bit offcolour, then it’s possible that the Goons - and creator Spike Milligan - may

have pervaded your consciousness without you even realising it. The seminal BBC Radio comedy series, which shot Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers to fame, ran from 1951 until 1960. The Goon Show is still regularly broadcast around the world - in Australia, Radio National broadcasts

episodes every Friday. For award-winning cartoonist Tony Kentuck, The Goons have been a life-long passion. Growing up listening to Milligan’s brand of anarchic humour helped him determine his choice of career. That’s why he has spent the last several years working on a magnificent cartoon tribute to

Spike Milligan’s genius. “Now I understand why Spike was driven up the wall,” he says. “It was from having to produce so many brilliant scripts.” Kentuck, who grew up in Wales, is justifiably proud of his work, titled The Battle of Waterloo, which was recently released to commemorate the famous battle, which took place nearly 200 years ago. However, while the real battle was fought in present-day Belgium, Kentuck’s version is staged at London’s famous Waterloo Station! “Historians are not always right!,” he laughs. Part of the proceeds from the sale of the prints will go to assist the Spike Milligan Statue Fund in Finchley, London and there is a limited edition of 1000 copies of the print for sale. This would make a great birthday gift for someone who grew up with the Goons’ humour. The Battle of Waterloo: A Tribute to Spike Milligan and The Goons by Tony Kentuck is available online, exclusively through the ABC Shop: http://shop.abc.net.au.

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People’s Choice Awards – It’s Time to have Your Say and win a $1000 Prize THE 2011 Older People Speak Out (OPSO) People’s Choice Media Awards, reward You for nominating any media item, good or bad, which features Seniors and for saying in no more than 50 words why you think this item deserves an award. Media stories on seniors, whether print, electronic or photographic, whether political, business, social or intergenerational help to inform the public and break down negative stereotypes about older people. Equally important, such stories and photos are changing the way we seniors regard ourselves and are bringing to many a new self-image. Significantly, they emphasise the realisation that there never really is a

need to “retire”. There are four categories; a photograph; any print article; any radio or TV item, or any item from online Media coverage of seniors. Entries close on 12th September 2011 and you can enter as many times as you like. All winners will be flown to Brisbane, accommodated overnight at a 4½ star hotel and invited to the Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on 24th October 2011 when you will be presented with your $1000 prize. You can find more about the Media Awards and download Entry Forms from our website www.opso.com.au or you can contact us by telephone on 07 3002 7612.

Senior Australian of the year 2012 nominations called for ALL Australians are encouraged to nominate an older person who has given generously and made a significant contribution to society for the 2012 Senior Australian of the Year Award. “This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise someone aged 60 years or over who has made a significant contribution to the welfare of our community,” Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler said. Nominations for the Senior Australian of the Year close at the end of August 2011, with the state and territory finalists to be announced during November. The Senior Australian of the Year for 2012 will be announced in a national ceremony in Canberra on the day be-

fore Australia Day. The Senior Australian of the Year Award is a highly prestigious achievement that showcases and celebrates the contributions of older Australians and recognises that many of Australia’s oldest citizens continue to make valuable contributions to our community. The 2011 winner, equal rights campaigner, Professor Ron McCallum AO, fervently pursued equal rights across the country and was widely regarded for his leadership in the disabled community. For nomination forms and more information about the Senior Australian of the Year, see www.australianof theyear.gov.au.

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box with her name on it marked: ‘From your loving husband’. “He kept joking how I would never guess what he had brought me” says Linda. “On my birthday morning I opened the box and staring me in the face was an electric toilet seat that would clean and dry me at the push of a button”. Linda says she had long wanted a ‘paperless’ bidet, but there was never any room for one in the bathroom. “I had seen this marvellous machine advertised in this paper quite a few times and had always thought I should inquire about them. The room was in laughter and everybody was joking about my present. My dear husband went straight away and installed my bidet toilet seat. It only took a few minutes, and he was back down with a smile on his face.” The bidet seat has features which appeal to both the health conscious and to older people. The seat has separate feminine and bottom wash sprays and dries thoroughly with warm air, leaving the user feeling fresh and clean. The bidet’s other features include a warm seat and water adjusted to the user’s preferred temperature. It has one-button operation, is self-cleaning and fits to the existing toilet fittings. “It was the best present ever!” says Linda. “By the end of the day everybody had gone for a test drive on my new toilet seat and my husband had to tell them all where he had bought it.” The bidet toilet seat is available from The BIDET SHOP® at Australia Fair Shopping Centre in Southport with working models of each type of bidet. They are open daily and the staff can advise on the unit and answer queries. Call 5591 7744 (local) or 1800 243 387 (national). (Code SG8)

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Sorbent and Cancer Council are calling on all Queenslanders to polish their vocal cords and sing

Sorbent invite everyone to upload a video of themselves singing this catchy tune to www.sorbentdaffodilday.com and for each upload, Sorbent will donate $10 to the Cancer Council, to reach their goal of donating $150,000. Sorbent has proudly supported Cancer Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daffodil Day since 2007 and has donated over $580,000 to the charity during that time. National Events Campaign Co-ordinator at Katrina and the Waves Cancer Council famous song, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Walking Queensland, Erin Davies, on Sunshineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, for Daffo- said that the Sorbentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dil Day success. upload challenge for Daf-

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SENIORS NEWS Clarence the Crow

Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus Club

by Allan Blackburn I DON’T know why you humans don’t like me. I’m just doing what comes natural to me. Hi! My name is Clarence and I am a crow, yes, one of those lovely birds that seem to live all over this great land. In fact, I could be the one calling to you right outside your place at the very moment. Take a look, can you see me, or maybe hear me? I’m the one with the twinkle in my beady eyes. Our kind is much-maligned and we don’t deserve the reputation ascribed to us. It’s not our fault that our voices are so loud and raucous. We love to be able to call to each other and warn our family of any danger. Sometimes we just love to yell as loudly as possible to annoy the likes of you. It is just unfortunate for you that we like to be active soon after dawn when you are still asleep. I must admit, I try my darnedest to make as much noise as I can around the houses where I live, especially during our breeding season from August to February. Lucky for us, we are native Australians and are protected by law - so don’t even think about harming us. We actually do play an important role in natural pest management by reducing the numbers of insects and mice around the place. Mind you, we are not averse to the occasional nibble on a big juicy strawberry or other nice fruit in your garden. I also like to pinch golf balls - they look just like birds eggs to me, so don’t blame me if you are missing a few! Life for me is really easy in suburbia. You guys are so good to us when you put out over-flowing bins full of great stuff. I take great delight in scattering the plastic wrapping all over the place. The school down the road is a favourite of ours. The children toss away an amazing smorgasbord of food into bins. I just wish their mothers would not wrap it up first - that would make meal time so much easier for

us. However, we are adept at removing the lids of the bins and making a great mess. Usually the kids get into trouble for being so lazy! It is fun watching them grumble their innocence and clean up under their teacher’s supervision. I tried country living once, just to see what it was like. I moved out into the bush to experience life on a farm. I tell you, that was for the birds! It was a hard life, trying to eke out an existence from the land. The locals were not at all friendly and I had a hard time being accepted into the community. Food was scarce and there was not much water around. I soon moved back into the suburbs. You probably have not taken much notice of my plumage but I take a lot of pride in looking after my glossy black feathers. I reckon I look pretty good and rank myself up there with the best. I consider black to be a more conservative, formal and decorous outfit than the loud colours of parrots can’t stand those screeching show ponies. Crows are really quite intelligent. We may look like we have a bird-brain but in that tiny head we have a highly developed reasoning ability. We even make good pets and can almost make noises like you do. Sometimes I hear humans making sounds like we do! My cousins that choose to live in the outback do a great job cleaning up the remains of dead animals. Road kill doesn’t stay on the road long once our clean-up gangs get to work. You should be grateful for us performing this community service. All up, your life and environment would be worse off without our kind. So next time you are lucky enough to encounter a beautiful, glossy-black, handsome bird, say, “Hi Clarence!”’ You may be very surprised at the result - some men in white coats may even cart you away!

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MEMBERS of the Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus Club recently enjoyed a bus trip to the Pecan Farm Eltham Valley Pantry and then went on to Bryon Bay for lunch. A good day was had by all. The club

meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club at 10am with a monthly guest speaker and coach trips. Call Barbara on 5538 1475 or Pat on 5576 8332.

Affordable living at River Glen AFTER more than 19 years in operation, River Glen has the experience to successfully serve seniors. Sales person Andrea Wright said the planned community at Waterford west, 35 minutes north of Surfers Paradise, provided quality homes for people 50 years and over and currently had 289 homes in a peaceful village atmosphere. Ms Wright said because the village was well established all of the services and facilities necessary to make residents‘ lives comfortable and enjoyable were already in place. “We have two swimming pools, two community halls, barbecue area, a village bus for shopping expeditions, a resident manager, craft cottage, men’s workshop, visitor parking, public bus stop at the front gate and rooms for a visiting hairdresser and doctor,” said Ms Wright. “The homes themselves

are very spacious and have a carport that in many cases can be made large enough to contain an outdoor living area. “There is room for a small garden and, best of all; you don’t have to bring a lawn mower as mowing will be taken care of by the resident manager and staff.” Ms Wright said ownership of a River Glen home existed on a twotier basis.” First, the house that you select and buy is yours, you are the absolute owner,” she said. “Second, you acquire a licence to occupy the site on which the house stands. This is not a freehold interest but rather like a lease. “ This system of ‘ownership’ this enables us and you to keep cost down, the park is perfectly secure for you as the rights of the resident are strictly protected by statute and by an approved form of licence between the

parties. If you decide to sell there are no entrance or exit fees and you keep the market value. This is a method widely employed by the 1300 or similar villages operating in Australia.” Ms Wright said residents were also welcome to bring a small pet. She said the best way for seniors to decide whether River Glen was right for them was to inspect the village themselves. She said the sales office was open five days a week between 10 am and 4pm. Prices start at $2215.000. For more information please phone Ms Wright 1800 656025.

Today’s chuckle

A MAN and woman were having dinner in a fine restaurant, lovingly gazing at each other and holding hands. Their waitress, taking another order at a table a few steps away, noticed the man slowly sliding down his chair. The woman, however, acted unconcerned. The waitress watched as the man slid all the way down his chair, under the table and out of sight. Still, the woman appeared calm and unruffled; apparently unaware her dining companion had disappeared. The waitress went over to the table and said to the woman, “Pardon me, but I think your husband just slid under the table.” The woman calmly looked up at her and said, “No. He just walked in the door.”

SENIORS NEWS Will the carbon tax affect aged care residents & providers? EVERY aged care resident and provider will receive financial assistance to ensure they are no worse off after the carbon tax takes effect on 1 July next year, according to the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler. “No resident of an aged care facility will be any worse off and the providers will not be worse off either,” he told the Australian Ageing Agenda. “Every single pensioner, whether they’re on a full or part-pension, will get assistance equal to 100 per cent or more of the price-impact to them.” Part of the government’s Household Assistance Package, the Clean Energy Supplement, will see maximum pension rates increase by 1.7 per cent, amounting to an annual increase of $338 for singles and $510 for couples. With pensioners making up around 90 per cent of the total nursing home population, the maximum fee that approved providers can charge them will also increase, by “roughly one per cent”, to ensure that around half of the 1.7 per cent pension increase goes to the provider. “The vast bulk of the price-impact will be through power and gas and that cost is obviously paid [to the power company] by the aged care facility,” Mr Butler said. “So that works for the 90 per cent of aged care residents who are on pensions.” Mr Butler explained Treasury modelling had predicted the carbon tax would increase prices by 0.7 per cent overall, but that for pensioners living at home, their living expenses would rise by closer to 1.1 per cent, due to a larger-than-average share of those expenses going on electricity bills. He also confirmed that the Seniors Supplement would mean Seniors Health Card holders would receive the exact same level of assistance as pensioners, and also benefit significantly from tax cuts and changes to the Senior Australians tax offset, which he said would be “rolled into one” with the Pensioners tax offset. The upshot of this, he explained, was that “effectively, a single person over 65 won’t pay tax until they earn over $32,000", when these measures take effect, at the same time as the general tax-free threshold is increased to $18,200. A further $126.8 million in supplements will support existing arrangements between aged care providers and residents who pay fees directly. “That is for those residents who don’t receive either the pension increase or the Seniors Supplement,” Mr Butler said. “That’s less than 5 per cent of the nursing home population or thereabouts – so we will be paying facilities directly to compensate for the price-impact for those residents, so those residents aren’t worse off either.”

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SENIORS NEWS Rotary honours sisters with Fellowships SISTERS Maggie Crewes, currently resident in Ethiopia, and Jenny Crewes, manager at Somerville Funerals, Southport, were honoured recently with the presentation of the Paul Harris Fellowship to each sister by the Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport. The Paul Harris Fellowship, named after US attorney Paul Percy Harris who founded Rotary International in 1905, is most often bestowed upon a Rotary Club member for extraordinary service to the Club in the spirit of the motto “Service above Self”; however, occasionally the Fellowship is presented to a community member for exceptional service and work provided to a community. Maggie Crewes is actively involved in missionary work in Ethiopia, running a program with an organisation called Retrak, which “works with some of the most marginalised children in the world, inspiring them to find a viable alternative to life on the street. Retrak provides the children with education, homes, medical care, vocational training and much more.” For some years, the Rotary Club of

Broadwater Southport has supported Maggie’s Retrak work by donating funds for a data projector; a rain water tank, and a large set of tables and chairs for the boys’ hostel, where the boys can do homework and then use the table at mealtimes. The two sisters were aware that Maggie was to be presented with the Fellowship (accepted on Maggie’s behalf by their mother Judy in June) but it was a big surprise to the family when it was announced on the same evening that Jenny was also to be honoured as a Paul Harris Fellow, in recognition of her valued contribution to the Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport and dedicated service to the community. Presentation of the Fellowship is at the discretion of the Club Board and not necessarily bestowed yearly. A re-enactment of the presentation to Maggie took place at a Club breakfast in July when Maggie briefly visited Gold Coast. As part of the Fellowship, a US$1000 donation in the name of the Fellow is made to the Rotary Foundation (International) by the presenting Rotary Club.

Runaway Bay VIEW Club Palm Beach Pensioners & Superannuants THE Runaway Bay VIEW Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of every month at La Piazza Restaurant, 21 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay. Ladies, come along, make new friends and enjoy a warm welcome with interesting speakers, and a delicious lunch. We promote friendship whilst proudly supporting The Smith Family. Our next meeting is Wednesday August 10th. Bookings essential: Phone Ann 5577 4712 or 0419 161 246 or Denise on 5577 4787.

by Donna Mroz Turcic

Pictured (l-r) are Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport president John Monk; Maggie and Jenny holding their Fellowship honours, and Tracey Haynes, past president.

Census data – believe it or not!

MEMBERS of the Palm Beach Pensioners & Superannuants meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Share N Care Hall, 10th Avenue, Palm Beach at 1pm. We have entertainment, afternoon tea, lucky door prizes and raffles – all for $3. Come along and bring your friends for an enjoyable and friendly two hours. Phone 5598 8376 for more information.

FORGET Ripley’s believe it or not, in the past 100 years Census data has revealed some amazing and quirky facts about Australia and the way we live. In 1971, 9,815,061 people had a TV. There were 619 oyster farmers in Australia in 1966. The 2006 Census recorded that 400 different languages were spoken in homes throughout Australia. 121 people aged 100+ years stated they did 30 or more hours of unpaid domestic work in the week prior to the 2006 Census. According to 2006 Census data, Australia has 670 parking inspectors. THE Oxenford- Coomera VIEW Club meets on the All are welcome to make new friends, enjoy lunch for 70 per cent of the population counted in the NT in third Friday of each month at 10am for 10.30am at The $20 and a guest speaker. VIEW Clubs proudly sup- the 1933 Census were male. Lost City, Red Lantern Room, Cnr Reserve Road and port the Smith Family. Please RSVP to Dianne 0411 Six per cent of the Australian population worked in Brygon Creek Drive, Upper Coomera. 742 265 or dpnitz@iprimus.com.au the Agriculture industry in 1947. In 1966 there were 36 people who listed their occupation as ‘whaler’. In 1991, 60 per cent of Australia’s population lived in either New South Wales or Victoria. 133 people stated they spoke an Invented Language at Home in 1996. 12 people were employed in the industry of squid jigging in 2001. 2579 people stated their occupation as ‘Media Presenter’ in 2001. More information is available online at www.abs.gov.au/census or call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776.

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SENIORS NEWS Daphne awarded for stellar sporting career

Daphne Pirie

ONE of Queensland’s finest sportswomen, Daphne Pirie, has been honoured by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a stellar career in track and field, hockey and golf and as a sporting administrator. Daphne has been awarded the 2011 IOC Women and Sport trophy for Oceania. The 79 year old from Ashmore on the Gold Coast was presented with the award by the IOC President Jacques Rogge and Ms Anita DeFrantz, IOC member and Chairperson of the IOC Women and Sport Commission at a ceremony in Switzerland early last month. Daphne’s career as an athlete spanned 30 years. She was a nationallyranked track and field athlete in the 1950’s winning everything including the 100 yards, 440 and 880 at the Queensland championships in 51 and 52. She

was also the Queensland women’s high jump champion in 1949. She was a finalist at the 1950 Australian championships in the 220 yards, long jump, high jump, and 880yards. She finished 2nd in the 880 yards and 440 yards at the 1954 Australian championships, her chosen events. Unfortunately they were not added to the Olympic program till 1960 (800m)

and 1964 (400m) denying her a chance to compete at the Games for Australia. Daphne also represented Australia in hockey in 1955 after she and others re-formed the Valley Women’s Hockey Club in Brisbane. The club had disbanded during the Second World War and after only two years of playing hockey Daphne made the state team. Along the way she won the QLD Country Golf

Championship in 1972 and qualified for the Australian championships the same year. And she won eight gold medals and set records in the World Veteran Track and Field Championships from 1981-1998. When her track career ended Daphne was not content to be just a spectator and started a long and distinguished career as a sports administrator. She was elected to the

Queensland Olympic Council in 1993, becoming its first female vice-president in 1997. She was founding president of Womensport Queensland and is a director of Gold Coast Events Management. She has been a Board member of the QLD Academy of Sport, President of the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame and a life member of Hockey Australia.

Older Driver Safety Advisory Committee for Queensland A NEW advisory committee will examine the rules around older driver safety in Queensland. The Older Driver Safety Advisory Committee will review research relating to older drivers including crash statistics to provide evidence-based recommendations to government. Even though the Government admits that older drivers are not overrepresented in crash statistics, it has bowed to the perceptions of some of the community for a needed to have confidence in the licensing rules surrounding older drivers. According to the Federal Government’s 2010 Intergenerational Report, over the next 40 years the ageing of the population will see the number of people aged 65 to 84 years more than double and the number of people 85 years and over more than quadruple. “Our population is ageing and this is a good opportunity to review the system and make sure we’re getting it right,” Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said. The advisory committee will be made up of: the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRSQ); the RACQ; General Practice of

Queensland; Older People Speak Out; Council on the Ageing; Queensland Health; and the Department of Transport and Main Roads. “The number of drivers aged 75 and over, as a percentage of all drivers, has increased year on year over the past three years, but their involvement in fatal crashes has decreased during the same period,” Ms Palaszczuk said. Ms Palaszczuk said older drivers had a wealth of driving experience, and were likely to be more tolerant and confident on the road. “Age can diminish some of our senses, but that’s why it’s mandatory for all drivers aged 75 years and over to have regular medical condition tests,” she said. “Under Queensland laws older drivers - aged 75 and over are required to have a current medical certificate on them whenever they’re behind the wheel.” Ms Palaszczuk said CARRS-Q would undertake research that would encompass interstate data and world’s best practice. “I’ve asked the panel to review the research and make any appropriate recommendations later in the year,” she said. Courtesy: seniorau.com.au

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THE fact that there’s no school to learn how to manage a retirement village has not stopped Debbie Coughlan, who recently won an Excellence Award from the Retirement Villages Association. Debbie, who manages The Gardens on Lindfield Retirement Resort at Helensvale, was nominated for the Retirement Villages Association Manager of the Year by the Residents Committee at her village. “Our job as managers is to take care of all the little things that can become a burden for retirees,” says Debbie. “My residents want to be free to make the most of life. There are plenty of social and leisure activities here and, with the help of the management team, residents have the time to do them.” Residents at Debbie’s village, The Gardens on Lindfield, enjoy the facilities and activities without having the cares of maintaining and running them. It’s all done behind the scenes by Debbie and her team, juggling priorities, meeting residents’ expectations and providing excellent service. Facilities include heated pool, club house with gymnasium, a competition-

standard bowling green, putting green and croquet court. Spread over 10 hectares, the village’s gardens are a big attraction for birds as well as the people who live there. Best of all, everything is kept in glorious order by Debbie and her dedicated team. “We believe that time is the most important asset retirees have,” says Debbie. “Getting the most out of life means having the choice of how to spend your time.” The Gardens on Lindfield offers myriad activities from tai chi, yoga and aqua aerobics to art and craft, cards, darts and billiards. “It’s nice that the residents think highly enough of me to nominate me for Manager of the Year,” says Debbie “While I won an Excellence Award this year and not Manager of the Year, they tell me there’s always next year for the big one!” The Gardens on Lindfield Retirement Resort, 101 Lindfield Road, Helensvale. For any information please call (07) 5502 7222 Proudly managed by Lend Lease. www.primelife.com.au.

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LINDA Cooper “working as a volunteer coordinator for Brahma Kumaris Australia – brings me inner peace and joy.” As the Volunteer Coordinator of Brahma Kumaris Australia in Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast, Linda Cooper is enjoying her senior years. Linda took over the role as Volunteer Coordinator two years ago at the age of 60. She says “I always wanted to work for a worthy cause – and now I have this opportunity I am very happy” Brahma Kumaris Australia is a non profit organisation, with centres all over Australia and in over 100 countries throughout the world. All centres are run by volunteers. Linda says “I practice and teach Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation which helps me to create more of a peaceful personality. It helps me create inner happiness and joy and teaches me how to deal more effectively with personal challenges and coordination of a centre.” On the Gold Coast the centre runs free meditation courses, self development seminars, workshops and talks. As well as low cost weekend retreats in Springbrook in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Please check out their website on www.bkwsu.org/au for more information You can contact the centre on the Gold Coast by calling 07 5575 2126 or send an email as an enquiry or ask to be put on our email list. Email: goldcoast@au.bkwsu.org

Free live jazz THE community is invited to free live jazz at the Robina Bowls Club every Sunday. The relaxed atmosphere makes for a perfect way to unwind at the end of the week. The bistro is open from noon until 2pm and the music is from 1pm to 4pm. Phone 5593-1011 for more information.

Pictured is Ross Bussell president of the Lions Club of Burleigh Heads presenting a cheque to Eddie Lindenberg and other guests at the Never Alone Friendship Centre

IF you come across any Lions at Burleigh there is no need to run for cover. They are friendly pack and there to help. The Never Alone Friendship Centre found this out recently when the local Lions Club made a donation toward the purchase of equipment for this newly founded organization. The Lions Club of Burleigh Heads heard about the Centre and what is is doing to meet the needs of those who are alone or isolated in the community and responded accordingly. Newly elected president of the Lions Club, Ross Bussell visited the group recently to present members with a cheque which will go towards purchasing a set of carpet bowls. “The volunteers at Never Alone do a

Kwaya Trivia Night TWO highly recognised comedians (Steve Davis & Mark McConville) will MC the Kwaya Trivia Night at 7pm on Friday 12th August at the Mudgeeraba Show Society Hall. Grab your friends, form a team or just come along and we will create your team. Don’t miss out, book now to secure your spot or a table for your team by contacting Marsha on 0433 134 773 or marsha.gusti@yahoo.com.au It will be a real hoot and a total nights’ entertainment with prizes to be won for only $15.

When insults had class AN ‘insult with class’ seems almost paradoxical but there are those who, it could be said, perfected the art. Enjoy! ‘I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend.... if you have one.’ - George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill ‘Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second.... if there is one. - Winston Churchill, in response. A member of Parliament to Disraeli: ‘Sir, you will either die on the gallows

Your biggest asset isn’t your house – it’s your time! Are you short-changing your retirement years still waiting for the perfect time to move, the perfect economy or the perfect housing market? Sometimes it’s easy to lose track of time flying by. While we can’t promise to slow time, we can help you start your new life today at The Gardens on Lindfield Retirement Resort in Helensvale. Close to conveniences and transport, it’s a world away from city stress and bustle. Here you’ll find quality homes with a lifestyle to match, fabulous social and leisure facilities and the reassurance of Lend Lease professional management.

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wonderful job looking after the guests each week and we are only too happy to ensure that their efforts are rewarded by contributing toward equipment that can bring a bit of joy to those who need it most, the sometimes forgotten and lonely.” Ross said. The Never Alone Friendship Centre operates as an outreach program by the Burleigh Heads Uniting Church and meets each Wednesday morning at 9 am till noon. People from the community can come along and enjoy a variety of activities and enjoy fellowship over a cuppa. The Centre is located at the Burleigh Heads Uniting Church and further information can be obtained by calling Neville or Dulcie on 5562 2993 or Colin on 0425 334 262.

or of some unspeakable disease.’ ‘That depends, Sir,’ said Disraeli, ‘whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.’ ‘Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?’ Mark Twain ‘His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork.’ - Mae West ‘Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.’ - Oscar Wilde

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Members on trip to Byron Bay

SEVERAL members of our branch enjoyed a day trip to Byron Bay recently it was a perfect day weather wise, the bus driver took us on the scenic route & we had morning tea in the park at Brunswick Heads & we were lucky to see dolphins swimming in the sea at the Lighthouse. We have more trips & social gatherings organised for the rest of the year. So come along to our meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday of the

month @ 5.30pm. The venue is All Sports Club & Community Centre, All Sports Drive,(behind Campbell’s Cash & Carry, Broadbeach Rd) Nerang. We have interesting guest speakers & it is a way of meeting new friends & socialising together. There are monthly morning teas at the Preece House in Nerang & A game of Petanque monthly on Sundays, with a BBQ to follow. For further enquiries contact Beth 07 5500 4818 or Andre 07 5594 1178.

Mermaid Beach to have own Lions Club LIONS International have announced that Mermaid Beach and surrounding suburbs will soon have their own Lions Club. Lion Ken Mulcahy explained, “For some time now we have been receiving many enquiries from community minded citizens from Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach and Broadbeach Waters area to form a local Lions Club in their area. Although we have great Lions clubs in surrounding areas such as Burleigh Heads, Robina and Mudgeeraba. Lions are always on the move to consider where they can best serve their Communities. As the worlds biggest Service Club with just on 1.4 million members in 205 countries, Lions are expanding worldwide as other service clubs struggle to main-

tain membership, with Lions expanding their numbers for the 4th year running said Past International President Sid Scruggs 111 in his final address at the recent international Convention just concluded in Seattle Washington USA. An information meeting is to be held at Merrimac High School on Wednesday 10th August commencing at 7.30pm. Interested Community minded citizens are welcome to come and find out what makes Lions so successful”. “Male or Female, as long as they are willing to enjoy fellowship and want to put something back into their Community I can be contacted on 07 38003515 to discuss this wonderful opportunity.”

Review of Access to Telecommunication Services

THE Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, recently released the terms of reference for a review of access to telecommunication services for older Australians, people experiencing illness and those with disabilities. The review, announced in 2010, will consider how best to support access to telecommunication services by people who need assistance and will examine ways to maximise the benefits from newer technologies, such as mobile devices and the internet. The review will also look at how the National Relay Service (NRS) can best provide assistance to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. “New technologies, such as the internet and smart phones, enable many people with disability to communicate with greater independence. The introduc-

tion of the National Broadband Network will be expected to support their independence even further,” Senator Conroy said. The review will be undertaken by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and the closing date for submissions is 19 August. Further information about the review, including how to make a submission or provide feedback in other ways may be found at www.dbcde.gov.au/disability.

Leading Gold Coast shaver and personal grooming retailer, Shaver Shop, are launching a new service to help seniors on the coast keep their shavers maintained. Shaver Shop Gold Coast have a new mobile shaver repair unit and are looking for seniors communities on the Gold Coast who’d like them to come down and set up for the day so they can service and repair shavers. Barry, the owner of Shaver Shop Pacific Fair and Robina says, “We regularly have seniors come into our stores, often with their nurses, to get their shavers repaired. This got us thinking as to how can we make it easier for them to get their shavers fixed; why don’t we go to them?” Shaver Shop Gold Coast have set up a mobile repair unit on the Gold Coast, making it convenient for everyone to keep their shavers fully operational.” We can help you if your shaver is operating sluggishly or is noisy. In our experience shaver heads may be clogged, causing it to cut poorly or it might be pinching or cutting your skin and the cutters or screen/foil could be damaged. Before you toss it, we can take a look at it, clean and lubricate your shaver free of charge, this will often solve the problem.” If we can’t bring your shaver back to life with a free clean and lubrication we will complete a free diagnosis to identify how to fix it. Then, if you would like, we can provide the parts and repair the shaver for you. Shaver Shop Gold Coast stock a wide range of parts for all popular brands and models, including power cords, and our friendly and expert staff can fit those parts for you while you wait, or for major repair we’ll take it away and return it once it’s fixed. If it’s time to upgrade to a new shaver, our friendly and expert staff can advise you on the best model to suit you from the range of the latest shavers on the market. Our goal is to leave you with a fully functional shaver, whether it’s been cleaned and lubricated, repaired or replaced without inconvenience. Barry says, “We welcome senior communities on the Gold Coast who need their shavers maintained to take advantage of this unique community service. Bookings are required and we will arrange a time to come out to you and set up our mobile repair unit!”

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Homeowner sets the sale date THIS new and exciting marketing concept has been created by Dennis Ring of Over50sResorts.com.au, Dennis says, “my aim is purely designed and dedicated to help those homeowners especially wishing to sell their home in an over 50s manufactured home park or lifestyle resort”. The concept allows the buyer to contact the homeowner direct to inspect the home without the any involvement with the re-

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mitted. Yet you still have the peace of mind in security of tenure of your site and you receive100% capital gain when you sell! The Secret Selling Formula, Dennis offers to those home buyers who may wish to buy into a Lifestyle Resort but may have difficulty in selling, is the perfect blend of experience, marketing, promotion with innovative ideas, you will find is a big plus along with his personal and positive approach to marketing over 50’s resort homes. Currently, Dennis has direct exclusive access to a large variety of Over 50s Lifestyle Resort homes for sale. You are invited to contact Dennis personally, to discover his “Secret Selling Formula” or answer any questions you may have whether selling or buying and yes it’s totally free! Please call him direct on freecall 1800 686 469, mobile 0417 616 318, email: sales@over50s resorts.com.au or why not view the resort homes for sale on his website www.over50sresorts.com.au

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MEMBER for Burleigh, Christine Smith, has welcomed the announcement that ENERGEX has put plans for a major Gold Coast electricity project on hold. “After years of actively lobbying Ministers and attending numerous meetings on behalf of residents, we have had a win,” Christine said. Minister for Energy, Stephen Robertson, told a Parliamentary Budget Estimates Committee hearing that analysis of the project over the past few months had revealed key drivers for the Mudgeeraba to Tugun project had changed. “I am glad ENERGEX has decided to stop work and immediately start a detailed assessment of alternatives. “Along with a reduction in energy demand in the region, concerns raised by the community during consultation have provided the opportunity to commence a re-evaluation of the project,” Christine said. While there has been some drop off in current and forecast energy use in the

area, planning indicates that there will be a peak demand limitation to power availability by October 2017. “The area between Burleigh and the border still has one of the highest penetrations of high energy-use domestic equipment in the region, with almost three quarters of homes having at least one air conditioner and thousands with three or more systems,” she said. “The current situation where almost 100,000 residents, along with hospitals, nursing homes, schools, shopping centres, the airport and hundreds of tourists facilities have their power supplied from just the one substation at West Burleigh is not ideal.” “I want to thank ENERGEX, the local residents, members of the Community Reference Group and elected representatives for their input into the Project over the past few years,” Christine said. ENERGEX anticipates that the review will be complete and the preferred network solution confirmed in early 2012.

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FROM a fantastic weekend, the Second Heat of Golden Idol was held Sunday 31 st July. With well over one hundred spectators the atmosphere was really exciting and friendly! There was a wide range of performers such as musicians, singers, dancers and even comedians to add a chuckle to the crowd. “Many thanks to you and the team for making the day Surfers RSL enjoyable,” the joyful contestant Faye states, “everyone was so friendly and

made me feel welcome. “ There are 5 Golden Ticket winners for each heat who win a bottle of wine and a gift voucher for The Bidet Shop. Golden Ticket winners are fast tracked to the Grand Finale. A big congratulations to Bernie Brown , Alan Knox-Niven, Alfred Scoot, Faye Cooper and Tommy McConnell who were the 5 Golden Ticket winners for the first heat. And big congratulations to our second heat winners David Gamble, Barry Martin, Kenneth Fagg, Bram Nicholson and Len

Maddox who were the 5 Golden Ticket winners for the second heat. From the many pleased contestants Tommy states, ‘’May I say how professional everyone was with the entire organisation of the event, a big WELL DONE to Volunteering Gold Coast” Golden Idol is up to its third year of running and is a fantastic opportunity for over 55’s in the community to come down and enjoy a day of laugher and music. The Third Heat of Golden Idol is this Sunday the 7th

August held at the Surfers RSL. The Surfers RSL is providing a fabulous spread for $10 per person. This is a not to be missed event! Don’t be Idol, be Golden Idol! Volunteering Gold Coast would also like thank the Golden Idol contestants and look forward to the third heat. For more information contact us on (07) 5526 2811 or check out our website on www.gold enidol.com.au

CALLS for community leaders to help change the face of public health: Member for Burleigh, Christine has called on locals to be part of a health care revolution in their community. Christine said expressions of interest have opened for positions on the governing councils of Local Health and Hospital Networks. The establishment of these networks is part of a massive shake up of how health services are delivered in Queensland. “What this means is that health services will be managed in the community, for the community, with the community. “We know every community is different, and that’s why it is so important to have people with knowledge and understanding of what’s needed on the ground running these services,” she said. “There will be local decision-making and local accountability with each autonomous network run by an expert governing council to ensure tax payer dollars are spent wisely and well. “We’re looking for people who live locally or have a connection with the community and a strong un-

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SENIORS NEWS Spreading the word on Friendship Force

Twin Towns Seniors Social Club THE Twin Towns Seniors Social Club meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. Next meeting 8th August, 2011 in the Anzac Room, Twin Towns. Doors open at 9.00am for bus allocation tickets. Meeting 9.45am. 2 bus trips per month including m/ tea & lunch. New members phone Ursula 07 5576 3785. Trips 22nd August and 5th September. Trip details and tickets available at the meeting. Phone Dot 07 5590 9301. The following meeting will be on 12th September.

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HELENSVALE & Southport Bridge Club, an affiliated QBA Club, is a small friendly club who play duplicate bridge at the new Southport CommuA few moments of quiet between enquiries. L-R Beth, Viv (Club President) nity Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport, each Wednesday. As well, we also play at Helensvale and Miri (Membership). Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, FRIENDSHIP Force of the Gold Coast throughout Australia, New Zealand and each Monday. Both commencing at 11.30 am. Everyone is most welcome. Please call Libby on Directed by enjoyed a very successful day at the overseas. recent Seniors Expo held at Albert Wa- The Gold Coast club meets once a 5593 0695. Karen Foran & Wendy Fahey month, and when not hosting – or beterways at Broadbeach. The many interested visitors to the in- ing hosted by other clubs somewhere SAT. SEPT. 10th 1.30pm & 6.30pm formation stand seemed eager to hear in the world – various social activities CABARITA BEACH PONY CLUB / SHOWGROUND more about this unique world-wide are held for the enjoyment of members. Cnr Tweed Coast Rd & Round Mt Rd, CABARITA For further information on this great home hosting organization. 2nd turn south of Cabarita Beach Friendship Force is non-profit, non- club, plus reports and photos of previexchanges, go to sectarian and non-political and each ous year sees hundreds of people from www.friendshipforcegoldcoast.org.au OUR next meeting to be held in the Renassiance Prices $15 Adults $10 child 3-15ys many countries meeting and interact- or contact Geoff or Sandra on 5564 9949 Room at Twin Towns Services will be on Monday 15th August, commencing at 10.00am. We will be ing with “new friends” from clubs or Barb on 5534 7705. BOOK: Tweed Coast Vet (02)66763199, going to the Tweed Art Gallery on Thursday 18th Neptune (07)55362446, or at gate August to view the Archibald Prize Exhibition, the by Allan Blackburn portrait of the late Margaret Olley by Ben Quilty won this 2011 award. We always welcome visitors Grand Stand seating or BYO seat / rug FOOD, BBQ, DRINKS ON SALE RETIREMENT gives you wonderful have a few current readable magazines? and they can contact Shirley 07 5599 3868. opportunities to do so many things that I realize it would probably delay the you could not do while working. Lazy purchase of the latest BMW by a month lunches, relaxed shopping expeditions, or so but it would not hurt doctors to EURE th pottering around the garden, and sit- make some sacrifices too. A ting in doctors’ waiting rooms. The lat- There are one or two waiting rooms Up to K OUTLAW ter seems to occupy an increasing around that do have a good selection Up to 15km /h, 50k amount of one’s time the older one gets. of magazines. Trouble with these is, 1 m 8 2 r It is amazing how many different medi- you just get absorbed into something ang Cap e cal practitioners one needs to visit once interesting when the darned doctor Susp acity, Fu , ll ensi in retirement. whisks you away. I must admit I once on My GP has my favourite waiting room. surreptitiously removed an interesting It is like a gathering of old friends. For recipe to keep. I felt like a real felon and some, it is the only time we see each just knew that everyone was looking at Scooterland established 2001 other and therefore we have to check me. It wasn’t worth the guilt trip as I out each other’s health problems each could not sleep that night. And I never time we meet. For others, it is another did try that recipe. chance to review last week’s golf game I haven’t got anything against babies. or discuss the latest drivel on TV. Many I think I was one once. My grandkids in-depth discussions have been cur- are great and I guess even babies have tailed by the doctor’s untimely inter- to visit the dreaded doctor now and vention. I reckon it would be a good then. But I really don’t like being slobidea to modify the waiting room to be a bered over by the baby next to me or coffee shop, Internet café or, better still, yelled at 150 decibels right in my ear. OUTLAW TANGO RUMBA incorporate a Bunnings hardware store Waiting rooms need sound-proof cuso that we could browse while waiting. bicles where parents can deposit their ✓ Electric Mobility Scooters This particular waiting room is used by kids in plain view but out of range of several doctors. It is entertaining to hearing or projectile vomiting. ✓ Power Chairs watch the heads swivel when the inner One unfortunate aspect of spending door opens and the next patient is time in doctors’ waiting rooms is that ✓ Manual Wheelchairs called. The losers then return to what you are associating predominantly with ✓ Electric Wheelchairs they were doing, disappointment and sick people. Winter is the worst of all resignation written on their faces. with nearly everyone coughing and ✓ Wheelie Walkers After hundreds of appointments in doz- sneezing all over the place. I try to shalens of surgeries, I am still waiting opti- low-breathe in such conditions and ✓ Electric Bike (E-Cycle) mistically for the day a doctor will be only take a deep breath during the lulls. on time. I’ve lost count of the occa- I reckon they should issue face masks ✓ Ramps & Hoists sions when I have hurried to make an at the check-in counter. But that would ✓ Batteries & Tyres appointment only to sit and wait for 45 be counter-productive wouldn’t it - they minutes. How do doctors use their want the return customers when they time? Do they sit behind one-way mir- in turn get cross-infected. rors and watch us squirming while they Leaving is the best part. You walk sip another cup of coffee and solve through the waiting room with a smug another crossword? It is one of the look, no more waiting for you! That is, enduring mysteries of life. unless you’ve just been told that anThe thing I don’t like about my GP’s other part of your anatomy is falling off waiting room is the lousy magazine of- or you need a triple bypass or frontal ferings. Who wants to read “Noddy’s lobotomy - an all too common occurAdventures” or back issues of “The rence lately! Oh well, it is just as well I Road Ahead” or “The Financial Re- am retired, I have plenty of time to view”? Would it be too much to ask to spend in more doctors’ waiting rooms.

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aspects of organ donation within Queensland. There are no charges to families who wish to donate. Details can be found on www.donatelife.gov.au, where visitors are encouraged to ‘Discover the facts about organ and tissue donation; decide about organ and tissue donation; discuss your decision with your family and friends’. To register to become an organ and tissue donor, visit the Australian Organ Donor Register website at www.medicareaustralia.gov.au; call Medicare Australia on 1800 777 203, or fill out a form at any Medicare office, though your local GP may have registration forms too. Even if you have previously registered your decision elsewhere (for example, by ticking a box on your driver’s licence renewal) it is still important that you register on the Australian Organ Donor Register, as it is the only national register and details can be linked to your Medicare number. Amanda Gilbert of DonateLife Queensland can be contacted for free-of-charge guest speaking appearances through Gold Coast Hospital switchboard: (07) 5519-8211, or via email: Amanda.Gilbert@health.qld.gov.au. Why not call or email Amanda today?

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a range of music from classic ballet and waltz to the pulsating Latin rhythms of tango, ballerinas and ballroom specialists, as well as a charismatic Australian/ Spanish tango twosome, captivated audiences. The 60-piece Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, with players aged 17 to over-80, is a not-forprofit incorporated organisation run for, and by, the community. Mark has been conductor since year 2000. In honour of Seniors Week, the Orchestra will hold ‘Inside the Orchestra’ open rehearsal on Thursday 25 Aug, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Guests will be able to sit in the orchestra and enjoy the experience from the players’ Pictured, l-r, are pianist Judy Gadaloff from perspective. To book Southport, who doubled as MC at the concerts; your seat (free to conductor Mark Turpin; patron, the alwaysseniors and Friends of dapper Joel Beskin from Coombabah, and the Philharmonic, with a honorary publicity officer Pamela Lowry. gold coin donation appreciated from other Centre, were a feast of THE Gold Coast guests), or to inquire music not only inspired about upcoming Philharmonic by dance but compleOrchestra’s ‘Invitation concerts, phone 5539mented by dancers to the Dance’ concerts, 6076 (leave message and celebrated over the last during the two return phone number) or performances. With weekend in July at email: mail@goldcoast Mark Turpin conducting philharmonic.com. Robina Community

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club LADIES Bowls: Pelican Day Triples will be held on Monday 29th August, 2011, with prize money of $800 sponsored by the Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Board of Management. Entries to Games Director at the Club on 5532-1277 or 56790211. Perhaps some of our bowling visitors to the Gold Coast would like to join us at our fabulously renovated Club for a happy day’s bowling on our fantastic lawn greens. We have some very experienced coaches at our Club and if you are interested in taking up bowls, come along and have a try. Coaching is free and coaching bowls are supplied for lessons. To make enquiries phone the Club on 5532-1277. Our Aggregate Points Competition started on the 2nd July and will run till mid November so it is still not too late to join our regular social players for a game every Wednesday. The more you play social bowls on a Wednesday the more chance you have of winning this competition. Our Ladies Pennant season started on Friday the 29th July, 2011 and we have 3

teams entered this year. Good Luck to all those ladies taking part and we look forward to welcoming players from visiting Clubs during which time some lifelong friendships are formed. Men’s Bowls The Heritage Invitation Pairs was held on the 25th and 26th July, in glorious Gold Coast winter sunshine with a full field of 42 teams. A very successful two days bowling with a pair from Adelaide skipped by K. Lawrie taking out the 1st Prize. The Runner-up Skip was our very own Brian Baldwin, and we are very proud of his achievements on the bowling green. Club Activities: Darts – Mixed: Every Sunday sign up at 2.30pm. Play 3 - 6pm. Pairs – mixed draw $5 entry fee. Prize money 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Highest ladies Peg. Highest mens Peg. See Dennis Frost at Club on any Sunday. Also Wednesday night competitions and trips away. Mah-John – Every Thursday afternoon between 1 & 4pm. Very social. Tea & bikkies no charge – anyone wishing to join us for a game will be made most welcome. Usually 2 tables plus.

Australian Shuffleboard Association [Qld] Inc. ARE you new to the Gold Coast? Perhaps you would like to make new friends and have some light exercise in congenial surroundings. We invite you to come and see if you would like to play Shuffleboard. All equipment is supplied. An experienced player will introduce you to the game and rules of play. This game can be played by any age group. The first morning is free, later mornings are four dollars per morning for non members which includes morning tea /coffee, members pay $3.

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KINGSCLIFF mixed Probus Club holds its meetings at the Uniting Church hall on the 1st Wednesday of the month with an outing on the 3rd Wednesday. This month is a Tweed River Cruise. Contact Colleen on 07 5523 2110 for more information.

There is no need to be bored or lonely on the Gold Coast; we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. Come along and join us for a morning of fun. Days of play are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday [Elanora].Thursday [Coolangatta] 9-30 am -12 pm. Elanora Club is at the end of Pines Lane [exit 92 from north or south M1 highway. Coolangatta is on 3rd floor of “Showcase on the Beach” Griffith St. Phone Fay 5575 9203.

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SENIORS NEWS Full house at Gecko House

IT was a full house at Gecko House— Gecko standing for ‘Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council’—139 Duringan St, Currumbin, when birdwatcher and photographer George Lewis presented a talk that included 100 slides about the birds in-and-around Currumbin Estuary and where to spot them. Anyone wanting further information can contact George on 0433 061

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222. Gecko has a guest speaker every two months, as well as other happenings. For more information call (07) 5534 1412 or see http://gecko.org.au. Pictured with George is Gecko president Rose Adams who originally hails from South Africa and who joined Gecko within a week of arriving on the Gold Coast 12 years ago.

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MEMBERS from the Labrador Senior Citizens enjoyed their Christmas in July trip to Kilcoy last month and are looking forward to visiting Redcliffe and having a fish and chip lunch at Morgan’s Seafood Restaurant. Each week we are having new members joining in the activities on offer where many new friendships are made. There are different activities on every day of the week which means it is not hard to find something to cover most members interests. A new session of Zumba Gold has been started on Tuesdays from 9.30-10.15am, these classes are specially suited for people over 50, although any age is welcome, the cost is $8.00. Many members are feeling the benefits from the two yoga classes and the Tai Chi class held each week. The first yoga session is held from 8.15am. on Mondays. The second class is on Wednesdays from 8.30am. Tai Chi is held from 10.30am on Wednesday mornings. Tuition is available for new members wishing to learn the popular game of indoor bowls on Mondays from 10.00am. Social bowls are held on Thursdays from 12.20pm where a lot of fun is had by all who attend. A special afternoon tea was held last month to help bowls member Phyllis Cameron celebrate her 90th birthday. The three sessions of table tennis have proved to be a winner with our members, these are held on Monday and Wednesday from 12.15pm and on Saturday from 1.00pm. The four card sessions that we have are always well attended. 500 and hand and foot are played on Mondays from 12 noon. 500, canasta, hand & foot and rummy are played from 9.00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Hand & foot is also played on Thursday afternoons. Our teachers are kept busy on Thursday mornings form 9.00am at the craft and painting classes where many lovely paintings and novelty cards have been created. We have had some great guest artists performing at our weekly Friday morning concerts in the past few weeks which adds to the variety of the mornings. Our members of the music group also present a large variety of vocals, instrumentals and skits during the morning. The concerts are an open day for everyone to attend, the cost is only $2.00 which includes morning tea, the start time is 9.15am and they finish at 11.30am. For further information please phone Lyndsey on 55 371433.

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THE Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. The winners included: Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realise it was your money to start with.. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn’t get it. Decafalon: (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. Glibido: All talk and no action. Arachnoleptic Fit: (n.): The frantic dance performed just after Shown pictured are volunteer Roger Large, and regional fundraising you’ve accidentally walked through a spider web. Beelzebug: (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into co-ordinator for the Cancer Council Queensland, Shannan Walker, helping raise funds through the sale of Daffodil Day items your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. Caterpallor: (n.): The colour you turn after finding half a worm ‘50 YEARS of hope for a cancer free future’ is the Cancer Council in the fruit you’re eating.

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Queensland motto as it celebrates 50 years of helping Queenslanders affected by cancer; 50 years of patient support. Since 1961, the Cancer Council Queensland has invested over $100 million on life-saving cancer research; over $100 million on supporting cancer patients and over $50 million on cancer prevention and early detection, all made possible through the generosity of Queenslanders. The 50th anniversary is dedicated to all Queenslanders who have been, and will be, affected by cancer. To find out more, including how to become a volunteer or a supporter, call 1300 663 936 or see www.cancerqld.org.au. To reach the Cancer Council Helpline, call 13 11 20.

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A DISTRAUGHT senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. ‘Is it true,’ she wanted to know, ‘that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?’ ‘Yes, I’m afraid so,’ the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, I’m wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked ‘NO REPEATS’.’

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An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. ‘Yes, Dad, what is it?’ ‘Don’t be nervous, son; do your best and just remember, if it doesn’t go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife ...’

SENIORS NEWS Coolangatta Senior Citizens

Seniors’ Forum success

THE Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre welcomes all ‘50 & over Seniors’ in Coolangatta and Tweed Heads areas. The Centre has a large range of activities including, Indoor Bowls, Card Games, Computer Lessons, Dancing (New Vogue), Light Exercises, Line Dancing, Mah Jong, Meditation, Qigong, Rock & Roll, Swing & Sway, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Monthly Bus Trips, Free Monthly Concerts, Library, Hairdresser & Beautician. Our next free monthly concert will be on Monday 29th August 2011 at 1-00pm (Qld Time). This concert will feature the acclaimed Popera Tenor ‘Daniel Mallari’. Daniel is an impressive showcase of versatility; from Broadway Musicals to Opera, Popular Standards & Classic Hits. Daniel makes guest appearances at many entertainment centres and performs regularly on board some of the world’s finest cruise ships. With his wonderful talent, Pictured during morning tea are attendees at the 2011 Gold Coast Seniors’ Forum & Expo (l-r) Beth McPherson and Warren McPherson, both of Burleigh Heads, and John Leff, Robina, alongside Karen Andrews MP; Bronwyn Bishop MP and Steven Ciobo MP.

WITH over 1,000 people in attendance; six guest speakers, including Shadow Minister for Seniors Bronwyn Bishop MP; question-and-answer time; 31 exhibition stands, each with useful handouts, plus morning tea, the 2011 Gold Coast Seniors’ Forum & Expo held on 1 August at Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, was a resounding success. And, thanks to many sponsors, including McKenzie Aged Care Group, Professional Investment Services and Vision Centre Gold Coast, the forum was free to attend. Hosted by Steven Ciobo MP, Federal Member for Moncrieff, and Karen Andrews MP, Federal Member for

McPherson, the forum atmosphere was friendly, informative, supportive and encouraging, with the passionate and seemingly indefatigable Ms Bishop stating in her opening remarks that she wants senior Australians to have their voice heard; encouraging all in the audience to put forth questions or, simply, statements but, to have their say. With over 40% of voters aged 50-plus and making up 30% of the population, Ms Bishop spoke about her commitment to eliminate age discrimination. The Shadow Minister also addressed the vital issue of cost-of-living increases amongst other areas of importance to seniors.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes SAHAJA Yoga Meditation programs are held on Saturdays 1.00pm -2.00 at the 60"s and Better Center at Elanora, (behind The Pines Shopping Centre). Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. For further details Ph 07 5599 4985. Look forward to seeing you there. This is not an exercise program but a relaxing meditation program.

Kirra-Tugun Probus Club WE are a social club for retired/semi retired couples/ singles, hold our meetings at 10am on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Currumbin RSL with guest speakers and monthly outings. Any prospective members or visitors please call our Secretary on 5535-7237.

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infectious smile & charisma he has become a very popular entertainer and we are thrilled that he is coming to perform at our centre. You can BYO/lunch/nibbles. Tea and coffee is available for $1-50 per bottomless cup. All members and visitors are invited to come along and enjoy any or all of these activities/pastimes and meet new friends. We advise that you ring or call in and book for our concerts and arrive early anytime after 12 noon. We are at 2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta. For enquiries, information or events leaflet and concert bookings, call in or phone 07 5536 4050. We hope to see you soon at ‘Cool Cooly Seniors’.

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Felicity McCormack & Marj Williams (Tweed Heads residents) in a toe tapping mood at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club

THE benefits of Tai Chi have been known for centuries. Tai Chi is light gentle, easy to do, easy to remember exercises, and is suitable for all age groups. Emerald Lakes on a Thursday morning at 9.30am is the location for a n hour long session in a lovely outdoor setting. We are a small group looking for more people to join us. Our very experienced and friendly instructor Brad Holmes can give individual attention for symptoms of stress, arthritis, and other related ailments. For more information please call Brad on 5539 4068 or 0418 757 539.

Beware of scam phone surveys which lead to other scam calls

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SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be alert to scam telephone surveys which gather your personal and banking information and use it to make future scam phone calls you receive appear legitimate. You receive a call out of the blue from a scammer who pretends to be conducting a legitimate telephone survey. The scammer may claim to be from a genuine research or survey company or calling on behalf of a bank/financial institution. Scammers often only ask a small number of questions, usually two

or three. Questions may focus on the bank or financial institution you use, whether you are happy with their service, and if you would consider changing banks. You may also be asked which branch you opened your account at. Once the scammer knows your branch they can use it to find the BSB number which will often make up the starting digits of your bank account number. Within a few weeks you may get a second scam call. The second scam caller may try to convince you

that they are legitimate by using the personal details you gave them during the telephone survey. They may seem convincing because they know which bank you are with, which branch you bank at, and the starting digits of your bank account number. Scammers may quote the starting digits of your bank account number and then ask you to provide the remaining numbers. The call may be an overcharged bank fee reclaim scam or any other scam which tries to steal your money and your personal and

financial details. Whilst telephone surveys are often conducted as part of legitimate research exercises, it is important to remember that scammers sometimes pose as surveyors in order to win your trust. If you are asked to participate in a telephone survey and are interested in participating, you don’t have to answer their questions straight away. If you are in any doubt at all, ask the caller which organisation they are from and arrange a time for them to call you back.

In the meantime call the organisation’s official contact number to ask if the survey is legitimate. If they answer no, or if you can’t find any mention of the organisation or their contact details, it is most likely a scam. Never use the contact details provided by the person who called you try to find official contact details through a phonebook or an online search. You can report a scam to the ACCC via SCAMwatch on www.scamwatch.gov.au or by calling 1300 795 995.

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Situated at the end of a court, overlooking a watercourse, this Charisma home design with neutral coloured interior is in immaculate condition. The private alfresco and water fountain is so peaceful as is the price. $35,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Toilets/ Large Tiled Living / Single Auto Carport GO DIRECT TO INSPECT WITH OWNER: BOB 3489 1826 or 0417 052540

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Here is a new and unique marketing concept of privately selling established Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort Homes, where the private homeowner sets the sale date to accept offers on their homes. Now you can go direct to inspect the home with the homeowner without having to go through a resort sales office. Yes you can secure any of the homes advertised on a small refundable $1,000 deposit, subject to your home selling.

THE SALE DATE HAS BEEN SET AS AT THE 15th SEPTEMBER 2011

Fabulous Rivergum design, featuring high raked ceilings, ultra-modern interior floor space saving plan, plus European fittings and state-of the-art appliances, sited on a wide North facing corner. ANOTHER HOME SOLD BY OVER 50S RESORTS.COM.AU FEATURES: 2 Beds/ / Study/ 1 Bath/ Bamboo Flooring / Dual Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO LIST YOUR HOME WITH DENNIS: 1800 686 469

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Prime perimeter and peaceful position, providing spacious rear grassed garden for your pet. This Fairhaven home design has raked ceilings and a great floor plan layout with the ultra-modern kitchen to the rear. $35,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Toilets/ Large Living / Tandem Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT WITH OWNER: KATE 3489 1930 or DENNIS 1800 686 469

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Popular BANKSIA design with living to the rear and ultra-modern interior space saving floor plan. Plus plantation blinds, European fittings and state-of the-art appliances, quiet and private Al Fresco Deck. Saving of $15,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 2 Beds/ / Study/ 2 Bath/ Tiled Flooring / Single Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT WITH OWNER: ANNETTE 3489 7933 or 0407 753 460

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Simply the best Eucalypt design offering spectacular Lake and Mountain Views, the home interior and outdoor living has the BIG WOW factor in floor design, with incredible attention to detail and décor, appointments are so calming. UNREPLACEABLE IN EVERY ASPECT! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 2 Bath/ Large Tiled Living / Single Auto Garage. GO DIRECT TO INSPECT WITH OWNER: TREVOR 3489 7930 or 0412 669 864

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Brisbane River Terraces Resort Brisbane River Terraces is a boutique-designed Over 50’s Lifestyle Resorts spread over more than a half a kilometre of stunning riverfront land where water views, breezes and fauna are your picturesque backdrop to enjoy forever. Recognised as the only High and Dry Over 50’s Resort in Queensland, to survive the recent 2011 Brisbane floods, is your testament to the security and safety of living in Brisbane River Terraces.

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VILLA 3: 120sqm Tucked away this near-new home offers seclusion, privacy for those seeking a quiet lifestyle. The interior is spacious and light, the rear paved landscaped courtyard is level and large. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Toilets/ 1 Bath/ Enclosed Dual Carport

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VILLA 70: 106sqm This home is vacant and ready to move into. The combination lounge and dining is spacious and galley kitchen is well appointed. Outside offers potential for further patio extension. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 1Bath/ Kitchen to Street/ Enclosed Garage

VILLA 61: 108sqm Northern exposure featuring spacious combination living, dining, modern kitchen, quality appliances, the interior is light with raked ceilings. Pleasant sunny front deck. FEATURES: 2 Beds/ 1 Bathroom/ 1Toilet/ Carport/ Courtyard

VILLA 65: 106sqm Combination lounge and dining is so spacious as is the galley kitchen of this home. Outside a wide private grassed yard that offers potential for further extension to create entertaining. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 1 Toilets / 1 Bathroom/ Open Carport

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VILLA 5: 119sqm This home has a Tuscany feel with a bonus in the private living to the rear and peaceful views. The interior is spacious and well designed, and the outside is a entertainers dream. Vacant, move in today. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 1 Bath/ Caravan-Boat Parking/ Enclosed Carport

VILLA 72: 127sqm Designed two study’s, hidden media entertainment room, spacious open planned living-dining, a great kitchen, easy to maintain cool flooring. The home presents in excellent condition. Close to resort facilities. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Study/ 2 Toilets/ Media Room/ Enclosed Garage

VILLA 95: 136sqm Immense appeal featuring enormous living, spacious kitchen and so many added benefits are there to enjoy. The decked patio is a real bonus, extended enclosed carport for boat & caravan. Walk to resort facilities. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 1 Bath/ 2 Toilets/ Enclosed RV Carport

VILLA 86: 170sqm This specially designed home, situated on a wide East facing corner site has many extras and benefits. The interior is so spacious and exterior offers an outdoor lifestyle for entertaining. Vacant, move in now. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 1 Bath/ 1 Toilet/ Air Con / Enclosed Garage

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$275,000

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VILLA 9: 139sqm The Jardine Design, offers so much space inside and outside for entertaining, and you will be amazed in the immaculate presentation of the interior out-of-vogue colour scheme FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 2 Toilets/ Sunroom/ Garage

VILLA 29: 127sqm Uniquely positioned high up and overlooking the river is this inspiring and spacious home offering sheer tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The Terraced Deck is just fabulous. FEATURES: 2 Bed / Study/ 1 Bath/ Spacious Living/ Carport

VILLA 45: 175sqm Designer-Styled home is positioned to capture the serenity of the peaceful native garden setting. Inside features an expensive and impressive ultra-modern fitout. Caravan Space FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 2 Toilets/ Rear Deck/ Dual Carport

VILLA 26: 127sqm The aspect is simply sensational from the living areas and the well- appointed kitchen of this open planned design. The river & golf course views from the rear deck are spectacular. FEATURES: 2 Bed / Study/ 1 Bath/ Raked Ceilings/ Carport

VILLA 23: 180sqm Two levels of uninterrupted panoramic river and golf course views are to enjoy forever. The home is enormous in every aspect. Presentation is like-new and the features are endless. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 2 Toilets/ Media- Studio/ Carport

$279,000

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$295,000

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Homeowner sets the sale date This new and exciting marketing concept has been created by Dennis Ring of Over50sResorts.com.au, Dennis says, “my aim is purely designed and dedicated to help those homeowners especially wishing to sell their home in an over 50s manufactured home park or lifestyle resort”

The concept allows the buyer to contact the homeowner direct to inspect the home without the any involvement with the resort sales staff or management, therefore placing every homeowner selling, on an even playing field, and the homeseller sets the sale date! Dennis, being a fully licensed freelance real estate agent realised after 10 years of selling and marketing homes for the Over 50s Resort Developers, the nessicity of providing help to those residents wishing to sell up and leave these resorts. His peers throughout the Queensland Manufactured Homes Industry have recognised Dennis’s achievements

regard him as possibly the “best expert purveyor of marketing and selling of over 50s resort lifestyle homes”. You only have to view his website and client testimonials to discover why Dennis, is the only true and dedicated over 50’s sales motivator who can help sellers to achieve a sale in this unique Over 50s market. Dennis says, he’s from the old school and all he knows is hard work and speaking from his personal experience of marketing and the success of selling in excess of (600) over 50’s Queensland lifestyle resort homes, certainly does speak for itself. The most enjoyable time for me Dennis states, has been bringing people together by qualifying the right buyer to achieve the best price for the seller in the shortest possible time frame. There is great benefits of buying an established “pre-loved

marketing, promotion with innovative ideas, you will find is a big plus along with his personal and positive approach to marketing over 50’s resort homes.

or re-sale home” in New-Build resorts comments Dennis, firstly you can move in, settle without waiting and know immediately who your neighbor’s are, secondly the home owner often has spent much more on extras on the home, compared to the new-build prices being asked, thirdly the value of these re-sales outweighs what you save on building, allowing you to free up your savings on holidays or maybe invest the balance in a recreational vehicle.

Currently, Dennis has direct exclusive access to a large variety of Over 50s Lifestyle Resort homes for sale. You are invited to contact Dennis personally, to discover his “Secret Selling Formula” or answer any questions you may have whether selling or buying and yes it’s totally free! Please call him direct on freecall 1800 686 469, mobile 0417 616 318, email: sales@over50sresorts.com.au or why not view the resort homes for sale on his website www.over50sresorts.com.au.

The big bonus in these resorts is you pay no exit fees, no general rates or stamp duty, no legals or body corp fees and best of all no renters are permitted. Yet you still have the peace of mind in security of tenure of your site and you receive100% capital gain when you sell! The Secret Selling Formula, Dennis offers to those home buyers who may wish to buy into a Lifestyle Resort but may have difficulty in selling, is the perfect blend of experience,

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$279,000

VILLA 233: Land 278sqm A rare Sherrington design has so much living space to offer, with neutral interior, central kitchen with breakfast hob. You will just love enjoying entertaining on the rear deck. Resort facilities around the corner. FEATURES: 2 Bed /1Bath/ 3 Living Areas / Enclosed Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

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VILLA 217: Land 358sqm This home with Northern exposure and fashionable interior décor, spacious open planned living, and wide front decked verandah to enjoy the delightful garden setting. Corner position. Resort facilities close by. FEATURES: 2 Bed /1Bath/ 3 Living Areas / Enclosed Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

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VILLA 78: Home 150sqm Surrounded by Golf Course this unique designed home features spacious open planned living, outside living areas, glassed in private sunroom. Immaculate condition. Will attract the lovers of golf. FEATURES: 2 Bed /1 Bath/ Large Tiled Living/ / Enclosed Garage

$259,000

VILLA 71: Home 138sqm This ex-display home offers fully tiled floors throughout and you will be amazed at the size of the kitchen and open-planned spacious living. Uninterrupted golf course views from your spacious deck. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ 1 Toilet/ Single LU Garage

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BARRY 3803 1463 OR 0409 193329

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Redbank Palms Resort 31 Kruger Parade, Redbank • UBD Map 216 Ref B17 THE CHEAPEST PRICED RESORT HOME August 2011 - Gold Coast Seniors - Page 37

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VILLA 155: Land 477sqm Attracting the buyer seeking privacy, loves gardening and entertaining, sited on the largest section of land. Offers spacious open planned living, quality finishes and large decked patio. Walk to resort facilities. FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 1Bath/ 2 Toilets/ 4 Living Areas/ Enclosed Carport

VILLA 300: Land 290sqm Why pay $40,000 more for a New-Build, when here is an absolute bargain? Simply the biggest and best design of 180sqm, with so many quality extras included. Presents like a display home. Offers Invited! FEATURES: 3 Bed / 2Bath /3 Living Areas/ 2 Patios/ Dble Garage

$310,000

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JOHN 3489 5155 OR 0417 608 665

$349,000

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$185,000

Redbank Palms Resort Villa 4: 125sqm This bargain priced home with neutral interior, is in excellent condition, open plan living, and security screens. The rear offers the avid gardener the challenge of a new creation, Space to park Motorhome FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Bath/ Spacious Outdoors /Tandem RV Carport GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

VICKI 3715 5779 OR 0417 636 092

COLIN 3489 3300 OR 0407 969 759

Call Dennis: 1800 686 469 email: sales@over50sresresorts.com.au

SENIORS NEWS Consumers urged not to plant backyard bananas

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AUSTRALIAN Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is advising consumers to think twice about growing bananas in backyards with the aim of beating the high prices and low supply. Banana Bunchy Top Project Co-ordinator David Peasley said that while growing your own bananas might appear to be a good idea while prices are high, it could be contributing to the spread of the most serious viral disease of bananas worldwide - the Banana Bunchy Top Virus. “Those living in SouthEast Queensland and northern New South Wales should think twice

about planting bananas,” Mr Peasley said. “Firstly because of the potential spread of the disease and secondly, because prices will be down again before they are ready to fruit,” he said. With the Queensland Sunshine Coast the number one ‘hot spot’ for Bunchy Top in Australia, neglected banana plants in backyards are the major source of infection to commercial banana plantations. “It is vital that we prevent this disease from spreading to major production areas in far northern Queensland and the

Bundaberg growing region,” Mr Peasley said. “At the moment we are receiving excellent cooperation from householders, but all too often we are finding plants which are not managed properly. “These are a source of infection, with infected aphids potentially

spreading the virus for several kilometres around them,” he said. Mr Peasley went on to say that those who do choose to grow bananas in their backyard are encouraged to contact the relevant Department of Primary Industries or Agriculture in their state in regards to

sourcing planting material. “Neighbours giving away offshoots or suckers from their plants can be unknowingly spreading the disease and this is the main reason why permits for bananas for planting were originally introduced,” Mr Peasley said.

Choose wisely when choosing a gift card for dad GIFT cards are a popular present for the dad who has everything, however in the lead up to father’s day the Member for Burleigh, Christine Smith is urging shoppers to do their research before purchasing a gift card. Christine said consumers need to be aware of the terms and conditions of various cards controlling how, where and when gift cards can be used. “Gift cards are a convenient option for shoppers, however this convenience often comes at a price.” “Some specific terms and conditions limiting the use of the card include time limits on redemption and conditions specifying what stores in which cards can be used. “Gift card holders also often unwillingly forfeit smaller amounts of cash remaining on the card if they don’t use the full value. Christine said the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Fair Trading Paul Lucas has gained the support

of the Commonwealth and other States and Territories in developing options for the regulation of gift cards. “We will work together with a view to develop new laws which will better protect consumers from dishonest operators and ensure greater protection for people who buy and receive gift cards. “I also encourage

consumers to read and understand any limitations on the use of a gift card before purchasing one.” Here are some guidelines: Check that the recipient is going to be able to redeem the gift card inside the expiry date. Check if the gift card has a minimum amount that needs to be spend in each transaction or if the full amount needs to be spent in one transaction. Ask if the retailer will

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2011 Seniors Week 2011will be celebrated from 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28 August SENIORS Week is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages and backgrounds to join together and celebrate the

valuable contributions of seniors. The theme for Seniors Week 2011 is once again Positively Ageless which reinforces the

countless benefits of a positive attitude to life at any age. Seniors Week aims improve community attitudes towards older

people and ageing; facilitate community participation and activity by older people, including those from Indigenous and cul-

turally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and enhance community connections and inter-generational relationships.

Each year, the Department of Communities supports community groups across Queensland to celebrate Seniors Week by

staging their own events. In 2011, community groups will hold more than 50 Seniors Week events across the state.

Get set for a swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Seniors Week concert

Join us as we celebrate the experience, skills and wisdom that come with being positively ageless

GOLD Coast Mayor Ron Clarke is encouraging Gold Coast residents of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contribution seniors make in our community, at the ever-popular 2011 Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors Week Variety Concert. The 2011 Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors Week Concert will be a variety spectacular reminiscent of the hugely popular and successful Tivoli Circuit of the 1950s. There will be two performances: 10.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-3pm. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to commencement of performance. Tickets for the 24 August concert, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Songs for Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, are FREE and will be available by phoning 5581 6877. Tickets are limited, so get in quick. Mayor Clarke said the theme for Seniors Week is once again, Positively Ageless. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This theme reinforces the countless benefits of a positive attitude to life at any age,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mayor Clarke said the concert will feature a fantastic line-up of entertainment, showcasing some of the best entertainment the Gold Coast has to offer, including MC â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; John Burgess. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The glamorous Colleen Fitzgerald Dancers will open the concert with a colourful song and dance number. They will be followed by well known soloists Dale Pengelly,

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Sheila Bradley, Bill Alexander and Kirri Adams. Kate Peters and Leisa Keen will give a rousing performance and the show will draw to a close with another number by the Colleen Fitzgerald Dancers. Finally, the audience will be treated to a grand finale featuring all of the performers.â&#x20AC;?

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Seniors Week aims to improve community attitudes towards older people and ageing; facilitate community participation and activity by older people, including those from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and enhance community connections and inter-generational relationships.

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SENIORS WEEK 2011 20 – 28 August

11 AUGUST AND 18 AUGUST Seniors days at Ekka Once again, Queensland’s beloved Ekka is expected to attract record crowds to RNA Showgrounds from August 11-20. Whether you are interested in the thrill rides, the baby animals, the showbags, or something more sophisticated, there is so much to do at Ekka this year! With so many exciting things to see and do, it is important to plan. A day at Ekka is incredible value. More than 70 per cent of Ekka is dedicated to free events and activities.

Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Association Inc. Activities ranging from health and wellbeing to sport, card games and art. 370 Marine Parade, Labrador. Contact Lyndsey Crosland on 5537 1433 or labsen@bigpond.net.au

Seniors Days Eligible Seniors Cardholders can purchase a discounted Ekka ticket for $15.00 at the gate on Thursday 11 and Thursday 18 August 2011. Please note this ticket cannot be purchased online. Check accepted concession cards. You must present your Seniors Card on purchase. Go to http:// www.ekka.com.au/what’s-on.aspx for full information. 18 AUGUST 9.30am–11.30am Managing Pain You are invited to an aged care health & information session about managing pain for seniors, carers, family members from a Spanish-speaking background. Important things to know about over the counter (OTC) medicines; OTC pain reliever risks and benefits; Active ingredients found in OTC pain relieving medicines and how to use OTC pain relievers (following instructions, talking with your doctor). Event held at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters For more information phone Tony on 0431 017 943 or Malia 3017 2725 or Elizabeth 3017 2723.

20 AUGUST 9.15am Shuffleboard, Australian Shuffleboard Association (QLD) Inc. Learn to play shuffleboard. Elanora Shuffleboard Centre, 4 Park Drive, Elanora. Contact Fay Glovine on 5575 9203 10.00am – 2.00pm Seniors Fete Day, Kalwun Aged Care. Auction, information stalls, live entertainment, children’s activities, food, drinks and plenty more. 118 Bonogin Road, Mudgeeraba. Contact Rachael Smith on 5522 9197 or natalie@kalwun.com.au 1.00pm – 3.00pm Healthy and Happy in Retirement, Natural Vibrant Health. Come and find out how we can help you achieve optimal health naturally, for a happy, healthy retirement. Unit 1.1, First Floor, 328 Scottsdale Drive, Robina. Contact Karen Lord on 0419 514 943 or karen@albatrosshealth.com

21 AUGUST Golden Idol Talent Search, Volunteering Gold Coast. Over 55s talent search Grand Final. Surfers Paradise RSL, Level 1, 9 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise. Contact Paul Veder on 5526 2811 or paulv@volunteeringgc.com.au 22 AUGUST 9.15am – 10.15am Seniors Variety Group, Village Community Services. FREE! Join TV and stage star, Rob McCullough, for this fun session of singing and swinging. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

10.30am – 11.30am Free Low Impact Dance for Seniors, Village Community Services. Enjoy dance, exercise and fun in a low impact class especially for seniors – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

10.30am Seniors Week, Shirley Hughson Tenancy Group. Free bingo, light luncheon, stalls and raffle. 27 Loder Street, Biggera Waters. Contact Brenda on 5537 1210

9.15am Shuffleboard, Australian Shuffleboard Association (QLD) Inc. Learn to play shuffleboard. Elanora Shuffleboard Centre, 4 Park Drive, Elanora. Contact Fay Glovine on 5575 9203

11.30am – 2.00pm Free CPR Awareness Course, Village Community Services. Learn to be prepared for emergencies. $2 donation to QASLAC (for books). Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

9.30am – 10.30am Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome. Free. Burleigh Seniors Hall, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Contact Kerrie Scott on 0434 393 459 or zumbafever@hotmail.com

24 AUGUST 10.00am – 3.00pm Gold Coast Lapidary Club Inc. Classes of polishing and faceting gemstones, bone-carving and silversmithing. 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami. Contact the Secretary on 5599 7081 or secretary@goldcoastlapidaryclub.com

10.00am – 2.00pm International Café 2011, Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Inc. Vibrant and exotic multicultural entertainment, seniors information expo and variety of ethnic food. Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina. Contact Joanna Taylor on 5527 8011 or joannak@mccgc.com.au

22 – 26 AUGUST Paws 4 Seniors – Nursing Home Visits, Animal Welfare League Qld. AWLQ volunteers visit Gold Coast nursing homes with a selection of beautiful education animals. Bookings required. Contact Zoe Hinds on 5509 9032 or education@awlqld.com.au

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2011 23 AUGUST 9.00am to 11.30am Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet Open Day Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet Inc. is a computer club for seniors aged 50 or over. The office is located at suite 3/47 Nerang St Southport; with the entrance in Davenport Street. They have their own computers where they tutor their members one-on-one; or bring your own laptop. Windows 7 as well as Vista & XP operating systems are online. Come to our free open day and see what Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet is all about. Go to our website www.seniorsonthenet.org.au. 9.00am – 10.30am Paws 4 Seniors - Cat Behaviour and Enrichment Workshop, Animal Welfare League Qld. Interactive workshop for seniors to visit our shelter, cuddle our cats and learn about feline behaviour. Morning tea included. Animal Welfare League Qld Re-homing Centre, Shelter Road, Coombabah Lakelands Reserve. Contact Zoe Hinds on 5509 9032 or education@awlqld.com.au

9.00am – 11.00am Seniors at the Botanic Gardens, Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. Inaugural Seniors Week event at the Botanic Gardens – planting, guided walk and morning tea. Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa. Contact Mary Woods on 0449 561 674 or secretary@fgcbg.org.au 9.00am – 1.00pm Young at Heart Oldies, Gold Coast Hungarian Senior Citizens Club Inc. Austrian Club dancers and singers. Reading funny stories, morning tea and lunch. Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Contact Monika Bugar on 5594 2458 or mbugar@bigpond.net.au 9.15am – 10.15am Free Yoga Class, Village Community Services. Easy yoga and gentle relaxation. BYO mat and water. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

10.00am – 10.30am U3A Seniors Choir, University of Third Age. Runaway Bay Library, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay. Contact Colleen Johnson on 5577 3131 10.00am – 11.00am Mobile Shopfront Springbrook Visit, Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre. Carer respite and community services information. 10 Forestry Road, Springbrook. Contact Danni Boyd on 5581 3601 or d.boyd2@bluecare.org.au 10.00am – 11.00am Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome Free. Ashmore Silver Bridle Hall, 2A Gidgee Court, Ashmore. Contact Rovena Murray on 0405 989 280 or zumbafever@hotmail.com 10.00am – 2.00pm Open Day, U3A Twin Towns Inc. See what classes and activities are available, speak to tutors and see half-hourly demonstrations. 4 Boyd Street, Tugun. Contact Robyn Clark on 0418 759 868 or bobbiejoy5@bigpond.com

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10.00am Morning Melodies with Friends, Pineshaven Blue Care Hostel. Morning melodies and morning tea in the garden with our Pineshaven friends. 17 Applecross Way, Elanora. Contact Robyn Cox on 5534 5433 or r.cox@bluecare.org.au 11.00am – 2.00pm Art in Bark Association. Display of pictures made from paper bark, unique to Australia. Mermaid Beach Community Hall, 2439 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach. Contact Joan Hopley on 5575 2795 or Jan Hamilton on 0407 979 401

11.00am – 2.00pm Free Art Group Session, Village Community Services. Discover your hidden artistic talents with our fun introduction to art group – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

2.00pm – 3.00pm Free Writing Drama Workshop, Village Community Services. Get that story out of your head and into print with author Candice Lemon-Scott’s guidance – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2011 24 AUGUST 9.00am – 2.00pm Arty-Party 3, Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. Come enjoy a free cuppa and have fun browsing through the fascinating display of work produced by our Craft Group. The Hospitality Centre, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. Contact Sonya Slater on 5572 5433 or surfers@bne.catholic.net.au 9.00am – 3.00pm Broadband for Seniors, FSG Australia. Learn how to access internet and use email plus other programs. Contact Linda Kay on 5559 0254 or lindyk@fsg.org.au 9.15am Shuffleboard Tournament, Australian Shuffleboard Association (QLD) Inc. “The Ashes” tournament played between association members. Come and see if you would like to play. Elanora Shuffleboard Centre, 4 Park Drive, Elanora. Contact Jim Bartlett on 5578 9442 9.30am – 10.30am Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome. Free. Burleigh Seniors Hall, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Contact Kerrie Scott on 0434 393 459 or zumbafever@hotmail.com 9.30am – 2.30pm Open Day, Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre. Come see the wide range of activities provided. Includes free cuppa. 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta. Contact Ron Brisby on 5536 4050 or coordinator@coolangattaseniors.com.au

10.00am – 2.00pm Red Cross Telecross and Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre. Function including discussion on “The Effect of Technology on Leisure – Then and Now”, between a local high school and clients. Live entertainment, morning tea and light lunch will be served. Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Contact Megan Shirley on 1300 885 698 or mshirley@redcross.org.au 10.00am – 2.00pm Seniors Open Day, Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum and Gold Coast Antique Auto Club. Museum and antique cars open day. Lots of memories from yester-year. Join us for homemade goodies and a cuppa! 238 Mudgeeraba Road, Mudgeeraba. Contact Anne Panitz on 5596 3165 or apanitz@onthenet.com.au 12.00pm – 2.00pm Seniors Week Luncheon and Entertainment, Nerang Meals on Wheels. Showcase our centre to all clients and interested seniors. RSVP 10th August. 35 Mylor Street, Nerang. Contact Diane Street on 5596 1026 (Tues and Fri) or nerangmow@bigpond.com.au Voices in Harmony, Volunteering Gold Coast. Free event for the family. Voices in Harmony Choir performing live. Surfers Paradise RSL, Level 1, 9 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise. Contact Emma Trapski on 5526 2811 or marketing@volunteeringgc.com.au

25 AUGUST 9.15am Shuffleboard, Australian Shuffleboard Association (QLD) Inc. Learn to play shuffleboard. Third Floor, Showcase on the Beach, 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta. Contact Marj Govett on 5536 3781 9:30am-11:30am Aged Care Health & Information Session You are invited to an Aged Care Health & Information session about the safe and wise use of medicine for seniors, carers, family members from a Spanish-speaking background. What medicine is; the risk of using medicine and how to avoid risks. Event held at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters. For more information phone Tony 0431 017 943 or Mallika 3017 2725 or Elizabeth 3017 2723. 9.30am – 10.30am Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome. Free. Southport Bowls Club, 1 Marine Parade, Southport. Contact Kerrie Scott on 0434 393 459 or zumbafever@hotmail.com

9.30am – 11.30am Safe and Wise Use of Medicines (in Spanish), Diversicare. Free information session for Spanish speakers. Includes morning tea. Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters. Contact Tony Naji 0431 017 943 or mas.goldcoast@diversicare.com.au

10.00am – 11.00am Free Yoga for Beginners, Village Community Services. Exercise and laugh with a beginner’s yoga class. BYO mat and water – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

10.00am – 2.00pm Get Active and Healthy, Seniors Lifestyle Expo, Southern Gold Coast 60 and Better Program Inc. Seniors information, presentations from libraries, entertainment and a photo competition. Pines Shopping Centre, Cnr Guineas Creek Rd and KP McGrath Dr, Elanora. Contact Anita Brannan on 0428 301 261 or bettergc60@bigpond.com

Seniors Idol Judging panel Left to right: Anne Marie Von Douglas, Dawn Crichlow and Brenton Meynwll

10.00am – 12.00pm “Life Skills” Group, Ozcare Allied Health. Promotes independence in managing everyday activities including budgeting, meal planning and label reading. Ozcare Office Building, Lot 501 North Hill Drive, Robina. Contact Elaine Spence on 0488 089 254 or elaine.spence@ozcare.org.au 10.00am – 12.30pm Information Day, Vision in Paradise and Better Hearing Australia. Approx 15 service providers will conduct information workshops for the hearing and vision impaired. Sight Loss Centre, Corner Smith and High Street Southport. Contact Geoff Scott on 0403 770 283 or bhagoldcoastinc@gmail.com Be active & healthy with Tai Chi

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2011 25 AUGUST (Continued) 11.00am – 12.00pm Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome - free. Mudgeeraba Community Hall, Railway Street. Contact Rovena Murray on 0405 989 280 or zumbafever@hotmail.com 11.00am – 2.00pm Free Craft and Knitting Group Session, Village Community Services. Learn how to knit squares to make blankets or beanies for babies – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au 11.00am – 2.30pm Seniors Week Luncheon, Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre. A delicious lunch, door prizes and entertainment. Bookings essential. Jim Harris Park, Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes. Contact Annette Andrew on 5593 7006 or bdm@varsitylakes.org.au 1.00pm Entertainment Thursday, Burleigh Heads Miami Senior Citizens Club Inc. Singkris – Austrian club choir and a variety of entertainment. Maher Hall, 44 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. Contact Ian Sullivan on 5576 8075 or ianandpam@aapt.net.au 1.00pm Information Fair and 1980s Concert, Co.As.It Community Services. Legal, pensions and health information fair in Italian, with concert for participants. Italian Australian Club, Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. Contact Nella Alba-Calabrese on 0417 649 225 or nellac@coasit.asn.au 2.00pm – 3.00pm Free Creative Writing Class, Village Community Services. Here’s your opportunity to learn how to mould your ideas into a story – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au 7.30pm – 9.30pm “Inside the Orchestra”, Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra. Join the Gold Coast Philharmonic String Orchestra with guest Warwick Adeney, to experience an orchestral rehearsal with supper. The Gold Coast Orchestra Centre, Community Drive, Ashmore. Contact Pamela Lowry on 5539 6076 or mail@goldcoastphilharmonic.com

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26 AUGUST 8.30am – 9.30am Zumba Gold for Seniors, Zumba Fever. The lower impact dance fitness party that keeps you movin’ and groovin’! All welcome. Free. Mermaid Beach Paradise Performers Academy, 22 Karen Avenue, Mermaid Beach. Contact Kerrie Scott on 0434 393 459 or zumbafever@hotmail.com

12.00pm – 4.00pm Free Art Display, Village Community Services. Be inspired by our eclectic, beautiful and fun art display – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

10.30am – 1.00pm Free Indoor Bowls Today, Village Community Services. Exercise and make new friends in a relaxed, fun environment – includes refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

2.00pm – 4.00pm Playout in the Park Concert, Village Community Services. Free music event. Join us for an afternoon of fine orchestral, vocal, dance and variety entertainment. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au

28 AUGUST 1.30pm Musical Variety Concert, Rhapsody Music Club Inc. Featuring Sylvia and Rick Garrick, Brian Kay and Friends and John Bennett. Lady Small Haven Community Hall, 60 Allchurch Avenue, Benowa. Contact Barry on 5574 4341 or Robert on 0408 405 621

Lookout for our final Calendar scheduled to appear in the Gold Coast Sun on 17th August or on our website goldcoastcity.com.au/seniorsweek

10.30am Seniors Week, Shirley Hughson Tenancy Group. BBQ, entertainment by The Golden Girls, stalls and lucky door prizes. 27 Loder Street, Biggera Waters. Contact Brenda on 5537 1210 1.00pm – 2.30pm Safe Driving for Seniors, The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc. Info workshop on safe road practices. Seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds welcome. Southport Library, Community Room, Cnr Garden and Lawson Streets, Southport. Contact Joyce Cho on 5591 7261 or admin@migrantcentre.org

‘Body Impact Babes’ Studio Village Community Centre

1.00pm – 3.00pm Free Fun and Friendship Group, Village Community Services. Make new friends and get to know the locals with rousing repartee and free refreshments. Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village, Oxenford. Contact Veronica Cox on 5529 8253 or cdo@studiovillage.com.au 27 AUGUST 9.15am Shuffleboard, Australian Shuffleboard Association (QLD) Inc. Learn to play shuffleboard. Elanora Shuffleboard Centre, 4 Park Drive, Elanora. Contact Marj Govett on 5536 3781

Discover more great free and low cost activities for Seniors in the new Active and Healthy program! Visit goldcoastcity.com.au/parks or phone 5581 5233. The active and healthy program runs all year. Enjoy the outdoors

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SENIORS WEEK EXPO Thursday 25 August at The Pines Come and celebrate Seniors Week at our “Active & Healthy” Seniors Expo. A number of organisations have come together to make this a truly memorable and fun day out for all. You will be entertained by talented performers, provided with useful information from over 20 organisations like Gold Coast Volunteering, the 60 and Better Program and Carelink, and have the option to listen to guest speakers on topics like “Lifestyle after Retirement” and “Staying Active”. On behalf of The Pines Shopping Centre, Southern GC 60 & Better Program, Connect the Coast, GCCC, QLD Dept of Communities and the Community Development Ofﬁce, we hope to see you at The Pines for Seniors Week. ENTERTAINMENT Location: Kmart Entrance

GUEST SPEAKERS Location: GCCC Elanora Library 10.30am: Golden Gurus – How to Volunteer your Skills.

10.00am: Ofﬁcial Opening by Councillor Daphne McDonald, including “every Senior Counts” project launch and awards for photography competition.

10.45am: David Norris from BE Next – Lifestyle after Retirement

10.30am: Performance by Nitelife Rock & Roll

1.00pm: Russell McLenehan from Centrelink

11.00am: Bob Dever – Bush Poet

2.00pm: Financial Information Session by Westpac Bank

11.30am: Department of Sport and Recreation – Staying Active & Healthy

11.30am: Marie’s Line Dancing Troupe 12.00pm: 60 and Better Exercise Group plus Fitball Demo 1.45pm: Tai Chi Demonstration by Dennis Watt 2.00pm: Active and Healthy Program Demo “Techniques & Maintenance” Location: Library Piazza 10.30am: Bob Dever – Didgeridoo 11.30am – 12.30pm: Senior Citizens – Ukulele Performance

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Come and admire the beautiful photographs submitted by local amateurs in the Seniors Week Photography Competition. Winners will be announced by Councillor Daphne McDonald at 10am on Expo Day. JAPANESE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Come along and discover the art of Japanese cooking on Thursday 25 August at the 60 and Better Club (Pines Meeting Room). Demonstrations will be held at 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Bookings are essential by phoning 5525 6466.

1.00pm: Zumba Class with Zumba Fever Location: Near Pines Carvery 11.00am – 12.00pm: Scrapbooking Workshops

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SENIORS NEWS Winter Wonderland magic

Things to ponder... DON’T sweat the petty things, and don’t pet the sweaty things; One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor; Atheism is a non-prophet organisation; If man evolved form monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?; I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the selfhelp section?” She said telling me would defeat the purpose.

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IT may have been make-believe but no detail was overlooked in the creation of this Winter Wonderland: jewel-like snowflakes drifted high above mounds of snow; a carrot-nosed snowman with wide, coal-slack smile waved from the background; radiant, a Snow Queen shimmered beside a lake of frozen azure. Even perky penguins ‘happy-footedit’ amongst wintery-bare trees, branches covered only in frost. North Pole? Iceland? Perhaps the Antarctic? A combination of distant places, this Winter Wonderland was, in reality, close to home, with the magic all happening at the not-for-profit Nerang Community Respite Care Association (NCRCA) Inc. And although conditions might have been wintery, the welcome given to rugged-up sightseers—and there were many before everything melted—was cosywarm. For Diversional Therapists Lisa Burr and Jenny Amey it was a ‘huge job, but a labour of love’ to put the week-long July display together for clients at the NCRCA centre on Martin Street. Through visual stimulation, together with related games such as ‘pass the ice ball’, Winter Wonderland encouraged the older and frail, and adults with disabilities, to interact, think in new directions and move more: ‘stimulation in a social atmosphere’. Food served during the week was also themerelated, with fish lunches and desserts of blue jelly and vanilla ice cream, the latter resembling icy ponds topped with snow. Last year’s theme was a realistic ‘Arctic Station’, with ‘China’ another creative endeavour earlier this year and ‘Egypt’ coming up soon. Nerang Community Respite Care Association Inc, 31 Martin Street, Nerang, a registered charity that welcomes all contributions through sponsorship, donations and bequests, offers clients and carers

by Donna Mroz Turcic

Pictured just after tossing a ‘snowball’ (can you spot it?) is a happy Nola Johnson, 86, together with striking Snow Queen, Judy McLiesh, 66, a volunteer of five years.

(a) centre-based day respite for frail aged and adults with a physical disability; (b) community access day respite for adults with a physical disability, and (c) in-home services. New volunteers are always encouraged to come on board too. Contact details are phone: (07) 5578-1668; email: info@nerangrespite.org.au; post: PO Box 446 Nerang QLD 4211.

The symmetry of this scene only enhances the perfection that is these stately pelicans.

Photo by Donna

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A better life for Africans NIGERIAN speaker Leo Igwe will be at the Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough St., Southport on Tuesday 23 August 2011 at 7.30 pm. Leo will ask: Can Africa benefit from the promotion of rational thinking? Can science and reason overcome superstitious beliefs that lead to tragedies such as children being burnt as witches in Nigeria? Everyone welcome. Donation of $5 includes supper after the presentation. Bookings essential – phone Lilian Derrick on 5593 2776 or Frank Culell on 5562 1869.

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Living Gems Lifestyle Resorts RUBY GARDENS

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OPAL GARDENS

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225 Logan Street, EAGLEBY UBD 263 Ref K18

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Inspect With Owner 7 days a week 10am to 3pm or Dennis 1800 686 469 NO Entry or Exit Fees, Stamp Duty, Legals or Body Corp, Renters

ABSOLUTE SUPERB VIEWS

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SUNSTONE GARDENS VILLA 137 145sqm

SAPPHIRE GARDENS VILLA 138 148sqm

SAPPHIRE GARDENS VILLA 56 148sqm

SAPPHIRE GARDENS VILLA 125 155sqm

This immaculate Two Story home located on an easterly corner site, surrounded by greenery, has the look of grandeur. Inside you will be surprised of the spacious and light interior plus amazing views. $20,000 cheaper than new build! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ Study/ 2 Toilets/ Single L/U Garage/ Boat Parking, Electric stair chairs. GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME:

This rare Magnetic Design home is so well presented with plush carpets, light interior and quality appliances and furnishings. The big bonus is the space for parking cars and RV vehicles. Bargain Price $30,000 below New Build! FEATURES: 2 Beds/ 2 Toilets/ Open Plan Living / Dual Auto Garage/ RV Space GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

This home is so well presented with plush carpets, light interior and quality appliances and furnishings. The big bonus is the perimeter location with fabulous tiled rear patio and the expansive garden courtyard. It's Vacant and $30,000 better than New Build! FEATURES: 2 Beds/ Study/ 2 Toilets/ Open Plan Living Single Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME:

The most popular Hayman design home, offers an excellent open plan layout, with tiled floors throughout and $31,000 of extras incorporating many special features, quality furnishings and appliances. Wow $60,000 better than New Build! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Toilets/ Large Tiled Living / Single Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

DENNIS 1800 686 469

KARL 3807 1568 OR 0419 760 648

DENNIS 1800 686 469

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RUBY GARDENS VILLA 84 175sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 93 165sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 106 175sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 77 175sqm

Hayman Deluxe design will really impress the buyer seeking quality finishes and enormous living spaces to entertain. Offers great outside areas for lounging. Presents like perfect. Near five star facilities. Absolute Steal $45,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Large Tiled Living / Single Auto Carport / Open Al Fresco Area GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

An exciting Lindeman design with spacious open plan kitchen-meals, quality fittings and imported appliances, The undercover alfresco is simply fabulous for entertaining. Space for caravan or boat . $15,000 off New Build! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Bath/ 2 Air Cond / Triple Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

This Lindeman design overlooks the bowling green and resort facilities, with fantastic sunsets from the front verandah. The home offers an excellent layout with quality furnishings and imported appliances. Big Saving $35,000 off New Build! FEATURES:3 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Large Tiled Kitchen / Triple Auto Garage / Prime Perimeter Position GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

Set amongst established homes, this unique Keppel design is simply so well appointed with all the extra luxuries and spacious living for you to enjoy. Located within walking distance to the Five Star Facilities. Priced to sell at $10,000 off New Build Price! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Toilets/ Large Tiled Living / Single Auto Garage. Bright and light interior. GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

FAYE 3804 6363 OR 0427 298 128

PHIL 0422 333 355

JIM 3804 5136 OR 0407 737 881

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OPAL GARDENS VILLA 4 151sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 55 175sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 62 170sqm

RUBY GARDENS VILLA 150 193sqm

Unique home design located in a new resort on a wide Eastern perimeter site, offers fabulous floor layout, raked ceilings and $28,000 of extras and inclusions. Great outside entertaining is assured. The Only Established Home For Sale! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Way Bath/ Enormous Open Plan Single Auto Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

A Lindeman design located on prime corner wide, this home has immense and luxurious appeal with an out of vogue kitchen floor plan, fabulous interior décor. Over $75,000 of specialised extras and inclusions Massive saving $25,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Media-Studio/Tiled Living Tandem Garage GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

Most popular Lindeman design, situated on the largest corner site. The homes interior fitout has been upgraded in quality furnishings and imported appliances. Private Alfresco area plus RV parking. The asking price is $20,000 off New Build! FEATURES: 3 Bed/ 2 Bath / Large Tiled Living / Dual Auto Garage. Room to expand. GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

The largest Lindeman Unique design, sited on extra wide corner buffer this home has a stunning floor plan, fabulous décor, a great kitchen fit out with the best appliances. Incredible undercover Al Fresco. Bargain at $30,000 off New-Build Price! FEATURES: 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Studio-Media/ Tiled Living Tandem Garage. Simply the best location. GO DIRECT TO INSPECT HOME WITH OWNER:

TED 5546 3416

ROGER 3807 7239 OR 0417 758 930

VINCE 0427 341 533 OR 1800686469

SANDRA 3287 4554 OR 0438 150 116

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Call Dennis: 1800 686 469 email: sales@over50sresresorts.com.au

Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this advertisement, no responsibility can be accepted and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the details. Page 38 - Gold Coast Seniors - August 2011

SENIORS NEWS In The Mood – A Celebration of the 1940s

Ursula Farrelly & Patricia Lane enjoying themselves at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club recently

Concerns over recent PBS decision NATIONAL Seniors has raised concerns over recent changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) which sees the listing of new medicines on the PBS being deferred. Chief executive Michael O’Neill raised the issue with the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee’s Inquiry into the Government’s administration of the PBS. National Seniors Australia has concerns about the recent changes to the PBS listing process and how it will affect older people. “We believe that the Government’s decision to defer the listing of new medicines on the PBS, despite their inclusion being recommended by the inde-

pendent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, will have a negative impact on older people,’’ he said. “Anecdotal evidence from our members suggests that already there are some older people, including concession card holders, who defer buying prescription medicines subsidised under the PBS because of the co-contribution they have to make. “We are concerned about the impact of the deferral decision on consumers, especially low income and disadvantaged Australians whose ability to access medicines and health care services heavily depends on Government assistance.” Courtesy: National Seniors ‘Connect’

THIS glamorous cabaret show spotlights the highs and lows of one of the most turbulent decades of the last century: the 1940s - the time when the world was thrown into chaos by the 2nd World War, when some of the greatest musical collaborations took place, and when some of the greatest films, stage plays and musicals were presented by Hollywood and Broadway! The 40s were the time of Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Rogers & Hart, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and the Big Band sounds of Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller, together with appearances by The Andrew Sisters, Ethel Merman and Judy Garland!. Their lives, loves movies, men, marriages and memories are all featured in this show, along with spectacular gowns and gossip! The show also features many of the iconic images of the 1940s in an audio-visual presentation throughout the show. The show is written and directed by Kate Peters, well known to Gold Coast audiences for her popular Piccadilly Olde Time Music Hall and pantomime seasons and more recently last year’s smash hit Ruthless – the Musical!, and her many one-woman cabaret shows. In The Mood – A Celebration of the 1940s plays Spotlight’s Basement Theatre, 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa, for three weekends only: Thursday/Friday/Saturday 15-16-17 September at 7.30pm; Thursday/Friday/Saturday 22-23-24 September at 7.30pm; Thursday/Friday/Saturday 29/30 September & 1 October at 7.30pm; Sunday 18, 25 September and 2 October at 4.00pm. Bookings are now open on 5539 4255.

Tweed Coast VIEW Club (Kingscliff to Pottsville)

THE Tweed Coast VIEW Club is a group of ladies who work and support The Smith Family and it’s Learning For Life Programme. A donation of $500 was recently made to the Smith Family winter appeal from the Club’s fundraising. The next social outing is a ‘Big Day Out’ on a Tweed River Cruise on the 31st August. All are welcome. These ladies meet at the Beach Bar, Cabarita on the Second Monday of each month for a luncheon meeting and to hear interesting guest speakers. Enquiries to President Heather on 02 6670 4013.

DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC, EVENTS AND STARS OF THE 1940s!

IN THE MOOD captures the spirit of the world at war, the fabulous music of GLEN MILLER, TOMMY DORSEY, HARRY JAMES and the songs of FRANK SINATRA, BING CROSBY, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, the ANDREWS SISTERS and a host of others !

Come in your favourite 1940s outfit for a chance to win a nightly bottle of champagne!

The show runs for 3 weekends only (Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun) Thursday 15 September - Saturday 2 October at 7.30pm - Sunday matinees 18 & 25 September & 2 October at 4.00pm

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN ON 5539 4255

enjoy your independence in this welcoming community When you are making plans for an easier lifestyle or looking for a co-located community, Villa La Salle combines independence with real peace of mind. Enjoy a secure and affordable way of life in this perfect over 70s community. Located in the heart of Southport,Villa La Salle is close to retail, dining and recreational facilities as well as a number of local hospitals and health service providers.Villa La Salle provides independent living options in a caring, friendly and safe environment. You’ll feel comfortably at home in your private self-contained apartment, set amidst beautiful gardens with direct access to a heated pool and spa, shared barbeque, entertainment area and croquet lawn. Other shared facilities include an activity room, library and reading room. Couples are welcome in this supportive community and family and friends can drop in whenever you please.

Villa La Salle

Your new life at Villa La Salle offers: • Fully self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom apartments from $180,000 • Co-location with Residential Aged Care, should your care needs change • Access to Caritas Care Community Care Packages (EACH, EACHD and CACP) • No income tested fee • Meals available upon request • Maintenance-free lifestyle (external) • Friendly, homelike and affordable community • 24 hour emergency on call assistance • Guest units for families and friends For more information, please call 07 5532 0466 or visit our website www.caritascare.org.au

Phone: 1800 115 921

Villa La Salle Retirement Village, 32 Bauer Street Southport Qld 4215

S03H1519

Villa La Salle is managed by Caritas Care, a member of St Vincent’s Health Australia

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HOMES FRO

DON’T MISS THE LEWANI PALMS RESORT

$249,00 M 0

Open Home Weekend 10am – 3pm Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August 2011 Featuring live music performed by the Ipswich RSL Youth Band, a variety of stalls, food and drink plus lots more entertainment on the day.

Whilst at Lewani Palms join in the fun and meet the residents at the Annual Lewani Palms Fair Sunday 21 August, 11am – 3pm.

Enjoy the over 50’s lifestyle with freedom, community spirit and security at Lewani Palms Resort.

HOUSE 3

$269,000

HOUSE 7

$249,000

HOUSE 22 BY OFFER

This unique home is located on the perimeter of the resort and features a lush green backdrop, with an additional internal living room, study, 2 toilets and an extra large bathroom… This will not disappoint.

Nestled in private and spacious surroundings is this wonderful, light and bright north facing home, featuring a lovely lakeside outlook and extended decked patio… A real must see.

Situated within metres of the resorts facilities, this corner block home doesn’t need a dollar spent, and is priced to run out the door… Be quick.

HOUSE 26 $249,000

HOUSE 38 BY OFFER

HOUSE 50 $259,000

With a subtle renovation, get ready to fall in love with this gorgeous home. Featuring a new kitchen, bathroom, outdoor entertaining area and timber ﬂoor boards… You will never want to leave home.

This beautifully appointed home has a cleverly planned internal living area ﬂowing onto an additional study/ sunroom with a tropical outlook… A real ﬁnd.

Offering so much for so little, this cute north facing home boasts an additional patio/sunroom and is all located within metres of the resorts facilities, visitors parking and bus stop… Wont be around for long.

HOUSE 68 $259,000

HOUSE 74 $259,000

HOUSE 81 $249,000

This home is truly immaculate, and offers a wonderful sunny courtyard with a lovely northerly aspect, not to mention the money you will save from the solar panels… This one will be hard to turn down.

With loads on offer for your dollar, this home offers a sensational internal layout with timber ﬂoors, a unique front, rear and side patio/ courtyard, an extra toilet and solar panels to save you even more money… Unbelievable.

This home has been meticulously well kept, featuring an open plan living area, a huge bathroom, 2 toilets, a lovely long outdoor patio with a ramp, plus a low maintenance rear garden to relax in the sun...You will be amazed.

HOUSE 179 $249,000

HOUSE 191 $259,000

HOUSE 216 $269,000

This home is for the true entertainer and is located on the perimeter of the resort. Featuring a long, tiled internal living area, an undercover room for a spa/workshop/study and a huge decked rear patio. Quick, call the friends over…

This private and peaceful home is located on the perimeter with a wonderful northerly aspect, an internal study, tiled living and dining area, 2-3 car accommodation and a decked rear patio for all those mornings having breakfast in sun…

Located close to the resort facilities, this stunning home boasts a huge additional living/rumpus room for all those looking for some extra space. And if you’re into bowls, all you need to do is jump the back fence… You certainly can’t beat this location.

HOUSE 248 $275,000

HOUSE 249 $269,000

HOUSE 255 $275,000

Want to downsize but still need space? Located on the perimeter and featuring a beautiful rear backdrop, this home is like brand new and offers a separate study, new carpet, solar hot water, and a huge low maintenance rear garden…

This stunning home is located on the perimeter of the resort facing a lush green nature reserve, and features solar hot water, a large rear outdoor entertaining area and rear backyard. So if you’re looking for outdoor space, this is deﬁnitely the one.

Perched on a cute elevated position, and with sensational street appeal, this terriﬁc home has a rare internal layout, featuring a spacious open plan living, additional living/rumpus room, a study and solar hot water. This is a tough one to beat.

HOUSE 263 $275,000

HOUSE 269 $249,000

HOUSE 292 $259,000

Situated in an elevated and airy location, featuring a unique interior with black imported tiles and a living area that ﬂows out onto your own front patio with a private outlook. Also includes solar hot water… Simply superb.

This entry level priced home located in the latest stage of the resort is vacant and ready to go. Situated within metres of the resorts facilities, the home includes a well appointed sunny kitchen, front and rear patio, plus solar hot water. Be quick.

This delightfully presented home has a large well appointed east facing living area allowing for loads of natural light. Featuring extra large bedrooms, a private rear courtyard, a breakfast bar and an extra large front patio… Remarkable for the price.

HOUSE 293 $269,000

HOUSE 321 $275,000

HOUSE 331 $285,000

This immaculate home offers high raked ceilings, modern easy care kitchen, open plan dining and lounge, plus large entertaining/games/dining room.The home also has separate laundry and single lock up garage. Every day is a holiday here.

Freecall 1800 467 500

This elegant home was one of the last to be built and is situated in a private location on the perimeter. Offering a unique internal design, 2 toilets, solar hot water and a large low maintenance rear and side courtyard.You may just fall in love.

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This remarkable home located on the perimeter features an amazing backyard that is truly a tropical oasis, and a tastefully decorated contemporary interior, plus an extra wide garage, and solar hot water. Simply outstanding.

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SENIORS NEWS Meet the newest resident’s at Seachange AFTER Joan had spent many years trying to convince Willie that it was time for them to make a Seachange and move to the Gold Coast, you can imagine her surprise when Willie announced that it was time to put the home in Carlingford Sydney on the market and make the move. “I don’t know what triggered Willie to finally agree but he has made me very happy” Joan said. After putting the home on the market is was a huge relief that a buyer was found in a matter of weeks. “I decided that the Gold Coast was the place to be so I began searching on the internet and found Seachange Village at Arundel, I was so impressed I emailed immediately and had a return phone call within a matter hours. After speaking to one of the sales people Wayne we

Wayne Marshall (Seachange) and Joan & Willie Rzepka

were given the right information to make an informed decision and felt quite at ease that Seachange would be the place for us. After speaking with Joan we

called again and asked for contracts to be sent that day.” Four weeks passed, Willie and Joan packed up and left Sydney with their Caravan in tow. They

Come and give Body Impact a try!

BODY Impact is an exercise/dance programme which is specifically designed to maintain fitness and a feeling of good health and wellbeing. It is easy to follow and incorporates exercise for moving the body from head to toe. Have fun while you enjoy stretching and toning to the music. Whether you are 8 or 80, Body Impact is enjoyable. Cost $5. Come and join in the Free Seniors week class Monday Aug 22 1030 to 11:30 am. There’s lots more Free Fun this Seniors Week at Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village (Oxenford). Call 5529 8253 for more info or email us for a programme - projects@studiovillage.com.au

arrived at Seachange in the morning and wanted to see the place before they moved in. “I was so nervous but after walking into the community clubhouse we immediately knew that we had made a great decision. We were met by smiling faces of the residents and we were simply in awe of the facilities that Seachange had, our expectations had more than been met and finally I felt like I was

going to enjoy my yester years” Joan said. Willie and Joan are the epitome of what Seachange Village stands for. They are active over 50’s that are social and want to make the most of the years ahead. “We have been so excited since moving in we have already made new friends with residents and funnily enough made contact with someone from Sydney that I played golf with 20 years ago. My caravan is parked onsite, I have already begun to use the clubhouse and can’t wait to finish unpacking and relax” said Willie. If you have been thinking about making a move why not make contact with Seachange. We understand that making move is tough in today’s market but we are more than happy to show you through our 5 start facilities that are second to none and we are sure that you will not find anything like this on the Gold Coast. We have several different options with homes priced to suit every budget without a compromise on quality.

Unusual and interesting – fact or fiction? 1. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. 2. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 3. Telly Savalas and Louis Armstrong died on their birthdays. 4. Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy. 5. The muzzle of a lion is like a fingerprint - no two lions have the same pattern of whiskers. 6. There is a seven-letter word in the English language that contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters, “therein”: the,there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein. 7. Duelling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors. 8. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. 9. It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. 10. Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball. 11. The letters KGB stand for Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti. 12. Los Angeles’s full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reinade los Angeles de Porciuncula”, which can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: L.A.

Royal Air Forces Assoc

THE Royal Air Forces Association meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at the Surfers Paradise RSL at 10 am. Ex Commonwealth Air Force and all others interested are welcome to join us for meetings and social events. Come along or ring Geoff on 5572 5682.

Barry Lawrence Vehicle Warehouse

Brain Fodder A 2.6 m x 2.6 m square metal plate needs to be fixed by a carpenter onto a wooden board. The carpenter uses nails all along the edges of the square such that there are 27 nails on each side of the square. Each nail is at the same distance from the neighboring nails. How many nails does the carpenter use?

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Mag Wheels

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Many more vehicles & options available for more information or photos phone or email Barry

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SENIORS NEWS The world’s highest lake At an altitude of 3820 metres, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake on the planet. Its length of over 170 km makes it the largest lake in South America. Surrounded by high peaks of the Andes mountains, it is amazing in more ways than one can imagine. In some places its water plummets to an incredible depth of 280 metres.

At such a high altitude the air is unusually clear, the blue of the sky matched by the intensity of the lake’s clean fresh water. The lake is much higher than our highest peak, Mount Kosciusko, which can only claim 2228 metres. Consequently, the air is thin and it is easy to become breathless. Altitude sickness is a real

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problem and visitors must take precautions. Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. Over 30 islands are dotted about the lake, some being inhabitated. Both the Peruvian and Bolivian navies have bases on the lake. Its history is steeped in ancient Inca traditions. The Peruvian city of Puno dates back to around 1860 when it became a port to facilitate the movement of cargo along the lake. Its present population is around 100,000. Spaniards first settled there

by Allan Blackburn

about 200 years earlier. While it may be a sprawling somewhat unattractive place, Puno is the natural centre from which to explore the lake and surroundings. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Lake Titicaca are the floating islands not far from Puno. Home to around 300 Uros people, about 40 islands comprise a unique tourist attraction. The islands are made from totora reeds lashed together. Great beds of these reeds grow naturally in the lake’s shal-

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lower waters. Bundles are tied together and a thick mat is built up. This floating spongy mass is then tethered to an anchor of some sort to prevent it floating away in the breeze. The reeds rot from the bottom and are continually replaced. Originally built to provide an isolated existence from other tribes, the islands have everything from huts to shops and schools. The Uros construct canoe-shaped boats from tightly bundled totora reeds, replaced after about six months. They make exquisite handicrafts to sell to the many tourists. Some of the islands have solar panels to provide basic electricity. It is an incongruous sight to see a solar panel attached to a hut made entirely from reeds. The floating islands even have their own livestock – poultry, goats and guinea pigs which supplement the staple food of fish. Access to the floating islands is by one of the numerous motorised tourist vessels. A toll is charged by the Uros to visit their unique settlement and tourists may be asked for money to take photographs – all part of the unfortunate commercialization of this unusual place.

Some of the other “normal” islands in the lake each house several hundred inhabitants. Visitors can gaze in awe at archaelogical remnants of the Inca and pre-Inca civilizations up to 1500 years old. Lake Titicaca is home to a giant frog which can weigh a kilogram and measure 30 centimetres long. Found only in the cold lake waters, this frog stays at considerable depths for long periods. It is not surprising that frog legs are found on the menu of restaurants in Puno! Several fish species are native to the lake while introduced trout and mackerel supplement food supplies. In the centre of Puno is

the cathedral of San Pedro, sometimes called the Sistine Chapel of the Americas. The narrow streets are crowded with pedestrians and vehicles. One different way to see some of the sights is to take a bicycle rickshaw ride. Behind the city are hills which provide good views of the lake and city, but beware, hiking in these hills is not recommended as bandits prey on tourists. A visit to Lake Titicaca is one of life’s great rewards, especially if it is included as part of a grander tour of South America. It is a world apart from what we are used to.

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La w, F inance & Y OU Law Finance YOU Pollie wears PJs to work to raise funds

Lions International President to visit Broadbeach At the Lions Club International Convention just concluded in Seattle Washington DC USA, the new International President was elected for the year 20112012. He is Lion Wing-Kun Tam from the Lions Club of Hong Kong, Special Administrative region, The peoples Republic of China. Tam is the Chairperson of a world wide group of Air Transport Companies and has been an active Lions since joining Lions in 1981. He is Lions First International President from China. Lion Tam will be one of many world leaders from Lions International who will be attending the First ever ANZI Pacific Forum to be held in this part of the

world at Jupiters Hotel in Broadbeach from September 9th to 11 th this year. “It will be a wonderful and rare opportunity for Lions from Australia, USA, England, New Zealand, Indonesia, American Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tahiti, Timor Leste, Vanuatu to come together in fellowship and in Service at this Forum. The Gold Coast will be Roaring with Lions over this period says The Chairman of the events Host committee Lion Ken Mulcahy, “And The Gold Coast will benefit immensely from the numbers who are coming” he added.

Our Tweed JPs are on the ball Christine Smith, Tom Mole, Janet Mole, Jordon Smith, Elliot Smith & Liza Farr-Saunders.

MEMBER for Burleigh, Christine Smith called on local businesses and the community to help her raise funds by sponsoring her in the Lifeline’s Stress Down Day recently. Christine wore her Pyjamas and slippers to work and encouraged people to do the same on the day and support Lifeline’s only national fundraising event. “Money raised from Stress Down Day will go towards Lifeline’s telephone counselling service and help train more

crisis support volunteers to answer calls from Queenslanders in need,” she said. “I have been a sponsor for Lifeline for sometime now and believe the volunteers do an excellent job for those Queenslanders who need a helping hand,” she said. “Stress Down Day is an opportunity to support Lifeline and to help them help others. For Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis support service call 13 11 14.

Why you should look at your Super Options ... RETIREMENT has traditionally been a big leap for Australians. Nowadays, there is a wide range of choices for people who are considering what to do in their later years. Some people in today’s workforce may prefer to retire gradually, slowly reducing their work hours over time. Others may have no intention on retiring any time soon. And some, upon finally retiring, may decide they want to return to the workforce. A simple transition to retirement strategy Non-commutable allocated pensions (NCAPs) are designed to help you make an easier transition to retirement by allowing you to access your preserved superannuation benefits without having to retire. If you are over 55, but less than 65 years of age, you have the option to commence an NCAP. Some of the key NCAP benefits may include: Gradually reduce your work hours: Ease into retirement without reducing your take-home income Boost your retirement savings : Continue to work full time, keep the same income and contribute to your super through salary sacrifice Save tax: Maximise your tax benefits, including paying out less tax on income and less tax on super earnings The NCAP advantage An NCAP can allow you to salary sacrifice a significant proportion of your income into super and to supplement

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THE NSW Attorney General & Justice Department issued new rulings relating to JPs certifying documents. These rulings are effective from 1st July 2011 and are to be read and utilized in conjunction with the current edition of “A Handbook for JPs in NSW.” All JPs need this Handbook and it is impossible to perform your functions properly without it. The purpose of these Rulings is to provide guidance about how a JP may determine if a document is an original. From the experience of members of our Association, it is becoming more obvious that a lot of documents are being presented as originals, when, in fact, they have been electronically downloaded and are therefore not original documents. Now more than ever it is imperative that JPs adhere to and adopt these new practices. Being a member of your local JP Association, Tweed Valley Justices Association, Inc. ensures that members are always kept informed and up to date on changes and the many challenges we face as we serve the community by witnessing documents and signatures. We encourage you to become a member. We have a one-off joining fee of $20 and an annual membership fee of $20 – this then entitles you to a copy of the Handbook, a personalized name badge and the comfort of knowing that your membership provides some protection under our Public Liability policy. Many of our members are non-active and unable to attend our monthly general meetings due to other commitments or inability to travel in the evening. However all members receive monthly minutes and other relevant information so we can proudly state that all our members are as well-informed as it is possible to be. All NSW Justices of the If you have overseas visitors, bring them Peace should be proud of their title. By being misalong for best rates and NO FEES at informed or not being either of our locations aware of changes, you run the risk of having your The British Pound is the highest it has been in years appointment rescinded – and that would be a shame. You can call our President Margaret Mathers on 07 Toowong Village - Telephone 3371 8959 5590 4541 or our Secretary Diana Lambert on 07 5677 Australia Fair Shopping Centre 2324 for any further inforShop G110 (Just inside off the Nerang Street Mall), Southport | Tel: 5526 4944 mation or to obtain a copy Pacific Fair shopping Centre of the Rulings referred to, Shop 187 (Nearly opposite K Mart), Broadbeach | Tel: 5570 4933 or just to have a chat Coolangatta about our association Beachcomber Arcade, 122 Griffith St, Coolangatta, Q | Tel: 5536 8217 and what we can do for 9am-5pm you.

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THE Twin Towns Masters Swimming Club will be having a ‘Sign-on’ day on August 13th at the heated Oasis Swim Complex, Club Banora, Banora Point and anyone from the age of 18 years and upwards will be warmly welcomed. Masters Swimming is all about fun and fitness and lifelong friendships – it is not necessary to be a champion swimmer, just love the feel of the water. Competition is just one small part of Masters Swimming and carnivals are conducted usually on a fortnightly basis at home and away venues and is there for anyone so inclined – a 20 year old male would compete in the 20-24 year age bracket whilst a 50 year old female would compete in the 5054 year age bracket – similarly a 77 year aged person would swim in their own age group and gender. All styles of strokes are also encouraged. For health and stamina, long distances are encouraged – starting from the mandatory 50 metres and upwards to 1500 metres for competition. In the photo included, all are capable of competing in most strokes in at least the 400 metre events and many in all distances. Such is the power of good training into lasting health. A coach is always overseeing training which happens every Tuesday and Saturday from 9.30 am until 11.00 am. For further information please ring President Ken on 07 55 245 349.

Art and Photography

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THE photographic club serving the Tweed and Southern Gold Coast has traditional values and contemporary ideas, for photographers of any age who love taking pictures and want to learn, practice, develop and exhibit their skills within a sharing club environment. Whilst the artistry of the end product is the main goal, the processes involved, in all its forms and preferences, should always be, both satisfying and fun. We believe that this simple philosophy creates a space within which members can achieve their own aspirations, and do so within an environment of mutual respect and cooperation. Group Study evenings are run by members and are open to large or small study groups. Competition Evenings are “soft” in nature with the accent on positive and constructive feedback. The emphasis is on personal aims and improvement rather than competition for its own sake. There are two categories

Twin Towns Day VIEW Club

THE Area Gala Day was a tremendous success for Twin Towns Day VIEW Club and was a wonderful way for several clubs to intermingle. Ladies travelled from south to Casino and up to Photo above left: Some the Queensland border to hear of the of our swimmers who work done by our chosen charity The celebrated their Smith Family. All VIEW Clubs supbirthdays in July: port The Smith Family in many ways Pauline Bailey, Yvonne including the Learning for Life Macedone, Minnie programme where our club pays for the education of “Emma”, “Reece”, Smith, Diana McCrae, “Teharliah” and “Stefan”. These of Cindy Ellis, and course are not their real names as we standing behind are respect their privacy – we don’t even Conrad Gleeson and know what state they live in – we are David Maynard. just happy to communicate with them through The Smith Family via sending At The Eye Care Clinic, our specialists them birthday wishes etc. and paying care enough to see you as people, not their tertiary fees – we are very confijust as someone with a problem.

So Doctors Novakovic and Svoboda personally see you all the way through your procedure - right from the first visit until they’re totally satisfied all is well. Nor does this high level of care mean that you’re charged an arm and a leg. Whether it’s cataract surgery, glaucoma, lid tumours, diabetic eyes, iritis, laser surgery, squints, dry eyes or lid malpositions, we actively work to keep the costs as low as possible. When you want someone that not only takes a sight better care of both you and your health, ask for The Eye Care Clinic. You’ll see we really do care.

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Set and Open for both advanced and novice photographers and these are either projected or print. The set subject for August is a panorama of a minimum of two images stitched together with a ratio of at least 2 : 1. Judging is done by external photographers or people with artistic experience to provide feedback on the image to the photographer. Awarded images are displayed on the web site at http://www.photo artsclubtweed.org. Annual exhibitions and publishing of members images are ongoing. The Photo Arts Club Tweed meets in the Dusk room at South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed, NSW, 2486 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (except December) at 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. Visitors are welcome to attend two or three meetings to find out if we are a club they wish to join. Contact can be made by phone to Allen Peate on 07 5536 3251.

dent that at the end of their education they will be fine upstanding young citizens contributing in their way towards our great Nation. We shall hear more of this scheme and many others devised by The Smith Family when our representatives attend the National Convention this year being held in Melbourne. On the home front our clubs meets monthly on the first Thursday at the South Tweed Sports Club 10.30am for luncheon which costs $22.00 where there is always a guest speaker. But firstly, we have 2 other club’s birthdays to celebrate and a mannequin parade being held at a member’s house. If you would like to be part of this exciting lifestyle, please contact Freda on 07 55 241 357.

U3A Twin Towns Inc U3A Twin Towns Inc advise that NOW is the time to join. Half Yearly membership of $45.00 are due and it is an ideal time for new people to join this friendly group. Why sit at home with nothing to do when there is so much to choose. From Languages (Japanese & French) , Australian History, Literature, Poetry &

Plays, Guest Speakers at Tea & Talk, Art, Parchment and Card Making, Tap, Line and Belly Dancing, Exercise Classes ,Singing, Mahjong & Scrabble and much more. You might become a volunteer Tutor yourself or start up a card playing group. Phone before noon Mon - Fri 5534 7333 or http://sites/ google.com/site/u3atwintowns

Coolangatta/Tweed VIEW Club OUR next luncheon meeting will be held on 18th August 2011 in the Horizons Room, South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Dr. Tweed Heads at 11:00am for 11:30am start. Guest Speaker this month is Brendan Madigan (Lawyer). Visitors very welcome. Bookings/apologies phone Margaret on 07 5534 7115

before 5pm Monday 15th August. VIEW: Voice Interests and Education of Women- a valued part of the Smith Family. The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education & learning support.

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THE 4th AGM has just been held and it has seen the club continue to grow and provide significant assistance to many wishing to understand computTWEED Border Branch ers and improve their skills. The club has seen an of National Seniors COMPUTER Association increase in the number of younger people joining Tweed Seniors (C.A.T.S.) meets at South Tweed classes which is very pleasing. The attendance at Sports Club, 4 the AGM was large as usual and apart some serious meet on the third Wednesday of each month at Minjungbal Drive business it was an enjoyable occasion. The Wednessupport the club gets from various businesses and 10.30 am in the Seagull Meets 10:00am th August 2011 day, 24 people in the community is welcome and as always Club. Get computer advice and learn computer this will be our annual they are recognised at the time of the AGM. The new committee will be overseeing an update of the skills at your own pace in general meeting, as this a friendly social environ- is our AGM there will be computers and a change in the layout of the room ment. All welcome. For no bus trip but a bring to improve student comfort and better access for more details phone and buy stall For more the tutors and helpers. Noelene on 5599 8939 information Call Shirley The computer club is located in the South Tweed on 07-5599 1007. (Business hours). Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive South Tweed in a great air conditioned environment. Assistance is offered to people wishing to obtain their first computer with courses from absolute beginners to the more advanced. The tutors work on a voluntary basis and get fulfilment from passing on their knowledge to help others using the Wommin Bay Village “It’s not just a house but a home” is a 70 bed facility comprising of low-care sixteen PC’s and four beds. As part of the 70 there is a ten bed dementia specific area and we age in place if able to meet Apple Mac Minis. residents needs adequately. We also provide three respite rooms for the community. Wommin Bay People can join at any Village is set in spacious grounds near the beach in Kingscliff. There are 6 houses or residences. All time but if they require houses vary in size from 8-15 rooms and have a communal kitchen, lounge and dining room in each house. All the rooms are single rooms with ensuites. Accommodation can be made for a married more direct information couple. Services include 24hr staff, choice of medical practitioner, visiting podiatrist, visiting they can attend the physiotherapist, newspaper delivery, visiting hair dresser, personal care and help with medications “sign on” day on the as well as laundry and room servicing. Catering: All food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, this last Friday of the month includes homely baked dinners and scrumptious scones with jam and cream. No precooked food. There is also a full time Activities Director who plans lots of outings and activities. at 12noon. Further information about the PH:(02) 6674 4177 club can be obtained by visiting the club’s new McKissock Drive web site at http:// Kingscliff, NSW 2487 www.tact.org.au or contacting Jenny on 07 info@womminbayhostels.com.au 5524 3057.

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TWIN Towns Evening VIEW Club recently drew a super raffle to raise money for their “Learning for Life” program that supports disadvantaged Australian children in their education. Drawn at Harvey Norman Store Tweed Heads, the winner received a Queen Bed Ensemble donated by Harvey Norman bedding dept. Thanks to Tweed Centro and the pub-

lic for their fantastic support. 1st prize won by Jan Burley. 2nd prize, Quality watch won by Julie Payne, 3rd prize, Huge Hamper won by Jess Bond, 4th prize, Electrical goods won by Elva Burgoyne. Twin Towns Evening View Club meets 2nd Wednesday of each month 6.30pm at Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Call Pat on 07 5536 5227 for more information.

Tweed Hospital Auxiliary RECENTLY the auxiliary held 2 stalls in the Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora which were very successful, raising $2600 towards funds for purchasing equipment in the Tweed Hospital. At the Quota Craft Fair, held recently at the Civic Centre, our stall raised a further $1052. As a result of this recent activity we are now looking for wool and small buttons, matinee jackets and bootees for newborns to 3 month olds. Knitters would be a great help and greatly appreciated. We are busily making goods for our fete, to be held on 8th October in the Civic Centre, Tweed Heads. Goods being made range from craft items, baby and toddler wear, jams, pickles, chutneys. Also being readied are plants for the garden stall. Donations of goods for sale at the fete are al-

Tweed ValleyMurwillumbah NSA TWEED ValleyMurwillumbah National Servicemen’s Association NSW (Inc) meet every month on the third Tuesday at10am at the Murwillumbah Services Club. Next meeting is on the16th August 2011. New members most welcome. For more information phone Peter on 0458 060 765 or Kieth on 5524 5679.

ways greatly appreciated. In particular we are looking for books (but not encyclopedias/journals/ magazines/readers digest condensed books), preloved clothing, materials, wool and odds and sods. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any LP

records, TV’s, golf clubs/ bags, large furniture, sewing machines or suitcases. Anyone interested in joining our band of volunteers working for the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Merle Graham on 5536 1441.

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Federal Government encouraged to fund ‘smart home’ technology for seniors Feros Care, a not-for-profit aged care organisation who operate a Telecare technology service called LifeLink, is calling upon the Federal Government to expand funding that will allow Australia’s elderly population to access ‘smart home’ technologies that could save their lives. In response to the ACT Police’s plea for neighbours to look out for elderly people and the recent tragic events of senior people being found deceased in their homes months later – and in one case eight years later – Feros Care is encouraging the Federal Government to fund technology that is available in Australia now, but is limited to a small percentage of the senior population due to the current limitations of such technology being provided through aged care programs e.g. Home and Community Care (HACC). Feros Care is one of the first organisations in Australia to offer Telecare “smart home” technology, either at a private expense or under the Commonwealth Community Aged Care Package programs. The technology can include inactivity sensors (alerting to a lack of movement in the home), fall detectors, chair and bed sensors, safety pendants, security alarms, or even property exit (wandering) sensors. All of the equipment is linked to a base alarm in the house which can automatically raise an alert and have help arrive quickly, be it family, friends or emergency services. Feros Care CEO Jennene Buckley said the technology is here and ready to be implemented into more homes, if the government could allow it. “The technology is new to Australia, but it has been offered as a main stream service for the elderly population in other countries for many years. Feros Care ran a self-funded trial in 2010 to see if implementation

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was worthwhile and the results were very encouraging with reports of a greater sense of safety and independence, as well as peace of mind for family and/or carers,” Ms Buckley said. “Sometimes all it takes is for a senior to have one undetected fall that can lead to reduced confidence and increased anxiety, possibly resulting in premature nursing home admission. The installation of an unobtrusive inactivity sensor can generate an automatic alert if there is an extended period of no movement in a senior’s home, avoiding dreadful outcomes such as those we have heard recently. “The Government should be viewing this technology as a way to help combat the issues of anxiety and concern around seniors living alone and no one knowing they are hurt or sick or in some situations passed away. More and more seniors want to remain in their own home, and families, carers and aged care service providers need greater assistance in ensuring this population is well looked after,” said Ms Buckley. More information about Feros Care’s LifeLink technology and pilot results can be found at www.lifelinkresponse.com.au or you can call 1300 851 771.

Whooping cough still a danger for older Australians NEW figures show that despite older Australians getting their flu and pneumococcal shots, increasing incidents of whooping cough could place them at risk. Statistics released this month by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) show almost 75 per cent of Australians aged 65 years and older received an influenza vaccination in 2009, and almost 55 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease. According to AIHW, older Australians are a target group for these vaccinations because they are at increased risk of serious complications and death from the two infections. Around 96 per cent of people in the 65-plus target group who were vaccinated against seasonal influenza and pneumococcal disease received their vaccinations free of charge under the National Influenza Vaccination Program for Older Australians and the National Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Older Australians. The report also showed that just over 11 per cent of Australians aged 18 years and over had received a whooping cough vaccination as an adult or adolescent. “This is a concern given recent reports of increasing incidence of whooping cough in adults,” said Mark Cooper-Stanbury of the institute’s Population Health Unit.

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PARKINSONS & M.S. When successful Brisbane businessman Phil approached what he thought would be his golden years, Parkinsons disease grabbed him by the scruff of the neck and shook its way into his life. Shaking, falling through loss of balance and depression were the bi-products of this insidious degenerative disease. A broken wrist and cracked ribs were amongst the extensive list of injuries. Perhaps the worst part for Phil to cope with was his speech.” It made normal conversation almost impossible”. Phil said. “Also the fact I would often ‘freeze’ and could not move momentarily, made everyday tasks so difficult. Now thanks to a range of all-natural products Phil is “back”. Back walking steadily, speaking more clearly and has regained his trademark ‘life-spark’. Getting my health back has been the greatest gift of my life. Now I just want to share the good news with everyone who has serious health challenges.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Explore beautiful Queensland THERE’S nothing in the world to compare with the absolute beauty and contrasts of Queensland. And no-one else in the world can help book your Queensland Rail adventure like the friendly, award winning consultants at RACQ Travel. Whatever adventure you wish for – discovering the underwater wonder of the

Great Barrier Reef and the timeless peace of the Daintree Rainforest, unravelling mystery and history in pioneer towns, lazing on secluded islands and palm-fringed beaches – nobody knows or covers our vast state like Queensland Rail Travel. The railway has been Queensland’s magic car-

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The CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS dKKtKKD 3 Days, 19th-21st September 2011 $595.00 per person Twin Share Includes: Home Pick Ups and Drop Offs, 4 Star Accommodation, All Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners and All Garden Entries Come along and help Terry support the Darling Downs community as they continue to recover from the floods. Join this great 3 day getaway to the beautiful ‘Garden City’ of Toowoomba, for their Annual Garden Festival!!

Norfolk Island 8 Days, 5th-12th November 2011 $2550.00 per person Twin Share Includes: Home Pick Ups and Drop Offs, Return flights from Brisbane, All Breakfasts and Dinners PLUS 14 exclusively selected tours and activities. Lynne will once again escort this tour to this wonderful part of the Pacific. Discover Norfolk’s fascinating history just a short 2 hour flight from Brisbane. Norfolk is a photographer’s delight with awesome scenic views, warm friendly locals and it’s duty free status and unique shopping.

Terrific Temora Airshow 7 Days, 17th-23rd November 2011 $1300.00 per person Twin Share Includes: Home Pick Ups and Drop Offs, Quality Accommodation, All Breakfasts, and Dinners Most Lunches (except Day 3) , Air Show Entry and 3 Guided Tours Come along for the exhilarating ride to view the Spectacular Temora Airshow! Enjoy 7 Days touring the wonderful heartland of NSW.

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pet for over 145 years, helping to open up the treasures of the state’s regions and connecting some of the world’s most unique locations. Weave your way gently along the Queensland coast onboard The Sunlander, on one of the World’s Top 25 Rail Journeys® between Brisbane and Cairns. Revel in the award-winning comfort and luxury of Queenslander Class, exclusive to The Sunlander. Engineered for high speed, built for comfort, the Tilt Train operates between Brisbane and Cairns, Brisbane and Rockhampton, and

Brisbane and Bundaberg. Go west on Spirit of the Outback, through everchanging colour and scenery from Brisbane to iconic Longreach, then further into a region of epic histories. From the tropical north to the wide western skies, following the stunning coastline and waltzing through Matilda country, our tracks run far and wide. In fact, Queensland Rail Travel can take you almost anywhere on the map. You’ll relax in the utmost comfort aboard our traditional and modern trains, with friendly staff taking care of your

every need. You’ll feast your eyes on the breathtaking sights and wake up to a spectacular sunrise. So take a trip on one of Queensland Rail Travel’s memorable train journeys – a holiday that will stay with you forever. RACQ travel has award winning consultants ready to help you plan your Queensland Rail trip. For more information contact RACQ Travel in Robina on 07 5689 1411 or email travel_rob @racq.com.au, as an added bonus, if you book through RACQ Travel you will not be charged fees for using your credit cards.

TERRY and Lynne took delivery of their brand new five Star Touring Coach just prior to Christmas. As always Terry’s Tours takes much care in personally designing their coach built specifically with seniors in mind, paying particular attention to their passenger’s comfort. From all reports this new coach has had great approval from all their passengers! Terry, Lynne and their staff from their very first contact offer friendly and professional service and on tour Terry has an amazing way of making everyone feel important and has a real larrikin personality. This has given Terry’s Tours an amazing loyalty base some of which have been traveling with them since the day they began 13 years ago. Terry’s Day and Extended Tours are always in strong demand and it is wise to always book early to avoid being disappointed with a “Sorry but it is already full, we can put you on the waitlist?”. Terry’s Tours brochure is posted to their Touring Club members three times a year, this is a great way to be first notified of their up and coming tours. Just phone their office for details. Terry’s Tours have limited availability on their ‘Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers’ tour this September and their always popular fully escorted tour to ‘Norfolk Island’ in November. Also just released is their tour to the spectacular ‘Temora Airshow’ If you would like details on any of the above tours or to receive their latest brochure please phone Terry’s Tours & Charters on 07 5590 9380.

HOLIDAY & Leisure European Odyssey

WORLD Discovery Tours invites you to join Geoff & Val Sampson on this specially escorted 34 day tour visiting USA, London & Paris and including a 14 night European River Cruise on board Luftner Cruises

luxurious River Boat “MS Amadeus Elegant” The tour departs Australia on Thursday 27 October 2011 and flies to Las Vegas for 3 fabulous nights then travel by luxury coach across the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles International Airport where you will join your flight to Budapest “Queen of the Danube”. Sail from Budapest to Amsterdam on the North Sea. The cruise sails through Europe’s most important Waterway – The Dutch Canals and rivers, Rhine, Main, Danube. The highlights include passing through the Rhine-MainDanube Canal and tour-

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CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL NORTHERN THAILAND 12 Days - 28 January – 8 February 2012 INCLUSIONS • Return economy class airfares and airline taxes and levies • Transfers & English speaking guide throughout • Visit and experience the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Museum & the Allied War Cemetery Resting-Place • Guided Boat ride to Resotel Pier including visit to the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. • Tour to Royal Flora Gardens and Walking Market Tour • 2 Night accommodation in Bangkok with breakfast daily • 2 Night accommodation at the River Kwai with breakfast daily • 5 Nights accommodation in Chiang Mai including breakfast daily • 1 Nights accommodation in Chiang Rai • Visit to Maesa Elephant Camp, including Elephant ride to Longneck Tribe • Visit and experience the Chiang Mai Flower Show Parade and visit the Exhibition Flower Hall • Reserved seating for viewing flower parade • Night Market tour

Please Phone 5500 0881 for Itinerary Email: lynn@sundownertours.com.au Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm BOOKINGS & BROCHURES

ing famous cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Salzburg, Regensburg, Bamberg, Wuerzburg, Cologne to Amsterdam. At the completion of the cruise travel to London by train and ferry for 4 nights. Travel by train from St Pancras Station in London to Paris for 3 nights. The tour then flies from Paris to Hong Kong for a 4 night stopover on the way home. The price includes return

airfare and taxes from Australia with stopovers in London, Paris and Hong Kong and 3 nights in Las Vegas. Your cruise includes 14 nights in an outside stateroom with all meals, Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner. Quality red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions are served with dinner each night. Dutch Folklore show and Crew show as well as on board musical perfor-

mances by on board musicians. Cruise across Europe – wine and dine on the Rhine. Cruise the Danube and see all the famous cities as we cruise by. Join Geoff and Val on this special tour in October 2011. For more information or an Itinerary contact Geoff or Val on our Toll free number 1 800 645 055 Or visit our website on www.worlddiscoverytours. com.au

Steam steam steam THE Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) has entered its 54th year of operating rail tours. Over 900 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era – travelling in style in the heritage carriages. The 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. Forget the cold weather because Spring is just around the corner – that means the flowers will be blooming just in time for our September Steam Tour Programme. On September 10th we steam to Laidley for the colourful street procession and displays of flowers by various community organisations. On Saturday September 17th the steam train climbs the Toowoomba Range to arrive just in time for the Carnival of Flowers street parade. A coach tour of some of the prize winning gardens is included. For those unable to travel on Saturday a repeat tour takes place on Sunday 18th. A special mid week tour also operates by Silver Bullet Rail Motor on Wednesday 21st and as an

additional bonus a stop is made at beautiful Spring Bluff to inspect the range side gardens. On all Carnival of Flowers tours an optional lunch is available at the Historic Platform 9 Restaurant. Relive the days of the overnight country mail trains by coming the Rough It Overnight Express on Friday 30th September. This week end tour features and choice of overnight travel in comfortable 1 st class berths or for those really wanting to rough it there will be “sleeping bag class” in the bench seat carriages. Dinner in the Sunshine Express Dining

Car is included as we depart Brisbane and head of to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt. A coach tour from Wallangarra to Tenterfield, Girraween National Park, and a winery is also offered. Motel accommodation is included on the second night with daylight travel from Stanthorpe back to Brisbane on Sunday to see the scenery that was missed on the overnight run up to the Granite Belt. Sunshine Express Rail Tours look forward to welcoming you aboard, phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a brochure.

AUGUST 17 TH WEDNESDAY - Redlands MT Cotton/Cleveland Tour M/tea incl Lunch at own cost Sands Hotel Cleveland ............ $ 4 0 SEPTEMBER 7 TH WEDNESDAY Planetarium Botanical Gardens M/tea incl, Lunch at own cost at Kuta Café .......... $ 3 8 SEPTEMBER 15TH Thursday - Scenic Trip Crawford House and (House with no Steps) Lunch at own cost .Tour and M/tea incl ................. $ 4 0 SEPTEMBER 27TH TUESDAY - Port of Brisbane M/tea incl lunch at own cost at Ecco ...................... $ 4 0 SEPTEMBER 28TH WEDNESDAY - Rumrunner Cruise Smorgasbord lunch incl(own transport) 3 hour cruise from Hope Island ................................ $ 4 0 SEPTEMBER 29 TH - AMBERELY AIRFORCE BASE M/tea incl Lunch at own cost at Brothers ............... $ 4 0 Leagues Club. OCTOBER 5 TH WEDNESDAY - Queensland Maritime Museum Entry &M/tea incl.lunch At own cost at The Breakfast Creek Hotel .............. $ 4 0 OCTOBER 25TH TUESDAY - Brisbane Tour of Art Gallery Library. Lunch at own cost at Southbank M/tea incl .......................... $ 3 8 NOVEMBER 8 TH TUESDAY - Lavender Farm Aloomba M/tea entry fee incl.(Day Trip) Lunch at own cost ....................................................... $ 4 0 NOVEMBER 19 th - Saturday Eumundi Market M/tea Lunch at own cost (Day Trip) ..................... $ 3 5 NOVEMBER 30TH WEDNESDAY - DFO Outlet SHOPPING BRISBANE M/tea incl.Lunch at Own cost. ...................................................................... $ 3 8 DECEMBER 6TH - TUESDAY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT TYALGUM HOTEL WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS .................................... $ 4 8 BOOK EARLY Q/PAC MARY POPPINS IN THE NEW YEAR Register your name now for tickets

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- 5 Night Tour of Bhutan in 4/5 Star Accommodation - 7 Night Cruise on board the Brand New MV Mahabaahu HIGHLIGHTS: Elephant Ride within Kaziranga National Park - Exotic Birdlife and Wildlife along Brahmaputra River Ancient Tantric Temples & Hindu Monasteries - Expert Naturalists and Cultural Guides - Visit Tashichhodzong, medieval fortress/monastery in Bhutan Experience Bhutanese culture and traditional arts - Visit Tiger’s Nest Monastery, icon of Bhutan - Experience the heart of the Himalayas in the Dragon Kingdom - Witness local cooking, poojas, festivals and cultural rituals along the banks of the Brahmaputra, plus MORE!

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Globus cuts prices in new USA & Canada tour program

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GLOBUS has cut prices across its entire North American tour program for 2012, capitalising on the powerful Australian

dollar to offer its best valued tour season in years. With more than 40 different itineraries across the USA and Canada on sale,

Globus is offering savings on already reduced prices. The new range of discounts include 10% off

Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, or seasonal spectacles like the polar bears of northern Canada and the winter wonderland of Yellowstone National Park. New for 2012 is the 14day Spirit of South America itinerary, visiting Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu

Falls, Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. Prices are per person twin share, land only, subject to availability and conditions. For more information visit www.globus.com.au or to book, contact your local Travellers Choice agent.

And Now For Something a Little Different! Includes 2 day farm stay on grazing property - 5000 sheep - 300 cattle - camels - pigs - roos and birdlife. Swim in warm natural bore water Hosts guide you over the property. Discount opal shopping - Ian, Big Johns Boulder, Opal & Yowah Nuts. 4 star motel accommodation - Day trips to local attractions - 125 years old hotel oil refinery, Town furtherest from sea New Dinosaur Country - meals professionally prepared except when travelling. Trip covers 4500 km at ‘Seniors Pace’ in small groups of 10 over picturesque Plus FREE Daycountryside - Total 11 Days SouthBonus West Qld

Contact Mal Gamble direct 07 5534 3354 Mobile: 0412 757 823 Email: karen.neill@bigpond.com Ask about Mal’s other great value tours 48781

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tours booked 12 months or more in advance, 5% off repeat travellers who join the Journeys Club and 5% off small group bookings, in addition existing savings available for groups of eight or more. Other savings include dis-

counts on second tours, young traveller discounts and triple room reductions. Tours in the 2012 program include the popular 13day Eastern US & Canada Discovery from Boston to New York, including a Maid of the Mist cruise, farewell dinner in Washington DC and more. Priced from $2,689* per person twin share, a saving of $570 on 2011 prices. Other highlights include the 12-day Spirit of the Rockies, featuring the Rocky Mountaineer through Canada’s west, priced from $4,309* per person with a saving of $790. The Globus 2012 USA & Canada brochure features big cities, spectacular landscapes and unforgettable events across North America, as well as tours in Hawaii and Latin America. Itineraries range from four to 16 days and include special tours timed with events like the Calgary Stampede and the New

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CANBERRA FLORIADE FESTIVAL SNOWY MOUNTAINS - BOWRAL - HUNTER VALLEY, PORT MACQUARIE, SKI TUBE TRAIN $1,399 - 8 DAYS 19TH – 26TH SEPTEMBER Fare includes: good motels, breakfast & dinners, admissions & touring. Floriade, Parliament House, Royal Mint, Cockington Green, Snowy Mountains Cooma Hydro Electric Info Centre, Jindabyne, Ski Tube Train, Bowral - morning tea & entry Corbett Park Tulip Gardens. Hunter Valley tour winery. Home pick-up & return Brisbane, Gold Coast & Tweed area Will mail Itinerary on all tours, Please Phone

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Traditional figure guards Jewellery Store in Old Town. Shanghai World Financial Centre towers over city Photo by Bernie Shannon

brown smog of pollution enveloped the city on our visit and reduced visibility. Tucked into the upper section of Jin Mao Tower

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nine frills and furbelows, colour and sparkles, all poised atop 5-inch heels. We found the Chinese universally courteous, kindly people, conciliatory to a fault, in keeping with their Buddhist heritage on non-confrontation and peace. To find a bargain, you will need to go to the Yuyuan Gardens where in the local market, you will see delightful souvenirs – postcards, bags, hats, and Pashmina shawls. The adjacent Old Town preserves the historic street style of old Chinese towns where the upward-sweeping roofs ward off evil spirits. The Old Town was an area for theatre productions. At its centre is Shanghai’s most famous teahouse – the Mid Lake Pavilion built in 1784. The bridge over the lake to the teahouse has 9 curves designed again to ward off evil spirits. There are good Chinese restaurants nearby for

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The coins of medieval centuries also depict the heads of kings and tribal leaders along the Silk Road providing a history of the route. Most interesting is the display of the jewellery-bedecked ceremonial costumes of the ethnic minorities. We loved Nanjing Road – Shanghai’s pedestrian shopping mall. Here are all the products of China, but at prices surprisingly similar to Australia. At 5pm suddenly glorious music seemed to cascade over us from the sky. Then out onto an upstairs balcony stepped a saxophonist who played popular music for an hour. Shanghai residents waltzed in the street to his music. In the Mall you will see the youth and beauty of China, all drawn to Shanghai seeking a slice of the action in this city of fabulous commercial success. The girls dress beautifully – delicate fabrics, all femi-

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COME along to Gold Coast City Council’s free sustainable gardening workshops, where you can learn about composting, worm farming and water efficiency. Participants will learn: how to make their own fertiliser by composting and worm farming; how to create ideal conditions for plants to thrive, and water-saving techniques. Creating a sustainable garden helps reduce household waste and is a great way to save water and the environment. Workshops will be held from 10am to 12 noon at the following locations: 13 August, Elanora Library; 10 September, Nerang Library; 15 October, Robina Library; 19 November, Banksia Park Community Centre, Hope Island; 10 December, Joan Park Community Garden, Southport. To book your free spot, simply visit www.goldcoastcity.com.au/greengc or phone (07) 5581- 6799.

MEMBER for Burleigh, Christine Smith is encouraging locals to have their say on a review of Queensland’s practical driving test. Christine said she hoped there would be a good response to the review particularly from learner drivers, driving instructors, parents and supervisors of learner drivers. “This review will look at whether we can further improve driver testing for current and future generations of drivers,” she said. “We want to make sure our young drivers are safe and competent drivers before taking to the roads on their own.” “The review is part of our commitment to road safety and I encourage all local residents to have their say on this very important issue. “There will also be extensive community consultation over the coming months, including ten community forums across the state-wide. To register your interest in attending a forum, please email your preferred location, name and contact number to qsafe@tmr.qld.gov.au. An expert panel of government and industry experts will analyse and make recommendations on the QSAFE practical driving test, including: development of best practice practical driving tests; suitable ‘cooling off’ or waiting period following a failed driving test and qualifications for driver examiners. “The panel will consider feedback and make recommendations to the Government later in the year,” she said. The discussion paper is available at www.tmr.qld.gov.au and the consultation period will close in mid-October.

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Pictured in amongst the quilts at The Arts Centre Gold Coast are GCQG volunteers (l-r) Margaret Prove of Burleigh Heads, Diane Groweg of Southport and Nancye Tammes of Molendinar. Nancye, who is GCQG vice-president, was convenor of the 2011 exhibition.

THE Gold Coast Quilters Guild (GCQG) biennial Quilt Exhibition, held in July at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, again drew appreciative crowds and enthralled visitors with the high standard of design, technique, quality and craftsmanship. A total of 94 quilts of varying sizes was on display (plus a number of ‘miniature’ quilts not included in the total), all created by GCQG members. A condition of exhibition entry was that no quilt had

previously been displayed on the Gold Coast. In addition, small quilted and crafted items were on sale, with proceeds donated to Little Souls Taking Big Steps, a centre assisting children with autism. The Gold Coast Quilters Guild meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For further information please see www.gcqg.info, or call GCQG president Wendy Smith on 5530-7751 or Nancye Tammes on 5564-6367.

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The African Sewing Club brings together newly-arrived Africans with settled African families, some of whom were refugees, and local residents. The Sewing Club started on 21 May and is growing in numbers at each Saturday’s session. A number of senior Gold Coast residents have taken it upon themselves to teach Club members how to sew. There is a great deal of laughter and fun each Saturday. Indeed, if

sewing machines were cars, and foot pedals were accelerators, then surely most of the Sewing Club would be booked for speeding! The Sewing Club is not just about sewing, but making new friends and catching up with others, sharing morning tea and laughs, and watching children play. For more information call the African Communities Association Inc on 0407 127 710.

Botanic Gardens - a world of nature THE Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens is a wonderful place to learn about the world of nature and horticulture. The Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens offer a range of leisure courses. Coming up on Wednesday 1 September, 10am – 12.30pm, is a presentation by Kate Heffernan and Alan Donaldson on the ‘Botanic Gardens of Scotland, Ireland, England and

Wales’. Cost is $10 or $8 for Friends’ members. On Saturday 4 September, 12.30pm – 4.30pm, is a workshop by Gavin Bullock on organic vegetable gardening and home orchards: ‘Part 1 – Healthy Soil’. Cost is $35. The following week, Saturday 11 September, 12.30pm – 4.30pm, is ‘Part 2’, a workshop by Gavin Bullock: ‘The Organic Vegetable Garden’ and, on Saturday 18 September,

12.30pm – 4.30pm, is ‘Part 3’, a presentation by Gavin Bullock: ‘The Organic Orchard’. Cost for each is $35 per person. For further information about the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens and other leisure courses available there, or details about Community Planting Days and Maintenance Mornings, see Council’s Gold Coast parks website on goldcoastcity.com.au/ parks, or the Friends’ website on fgcbg.org.au, or the Friends’ Centre at the Gardens, Rosser Park, Ashmore Road, Benowa.

FROM the newsletter of Councillor Jan Grew, Division 11: ‘It is almost time for you and your pet to get ready for the next Pet Expo on 17 - 18 September, 9.30am to 4pm. This year will be fantastic with our new Creative Grooming Competition for those people who are novices or experienced groomers to get creative and turn dogs into tigers, fairies, bees or any other exciting character they wish.’

Bromeliad & Succulent Annual Show Bromeliad & Succulent Annual Show will be held on Saturday 17th September from 9-3pm. Free Entry at the Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara. Many Broms & Succulents rarely seen commercially, at growers prices. Also members crafts & hobbies for sale. Sausage sizzle and refreshments available. Ample free parking. UBD Ref.p.37 p13. Telephone 5546 1161 / 5529 5446 for further information.

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GOLD Coast City Councillor Peter Young, Division 5, wrote the following in a recent newsletter to his constituents: “People who know me are aware that my wife Karen and I love our dogs so it’s been a rough few weeks lately when we lost two of our beloved pets: Charlie, a purebred border collie and Jessie, a border collie-cross. Jessie had a beautiful temperament and was everyone’s favourite. She was mad about sticks and balls and a fantastic catcher—she should have played for the Australian cricket team! Jessie died quite suddenly after 16 years. Charlie was a purebred border collie; a very gentle boy, a faithful companion and very talkative and expressive. He was 15½. Losing Charlie and Jessie has prompted me to write a few words about the importance animals play in our lives and to, once again, highlight the wonderful work of the Animal Welfare League

WHY does Gold Coaster Carolyne look so happy? No prizes for guessing it’s because of those wee bundles of fur known as Teacup Toy Poodles (l-r: Little Girl, Baby, Little Man and Porsche) snuggled up against her, though Carolyne is looking for new homes, ‘the right homes’, for the three puppies. Difficult to tell in this picture, and even when speaking to her as she makes every effort to be bright and bubbly, but Carolyne is suffering from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, cancer of the lymphoid tissue including the lymph nodes, spleen and other organs of the immune system. Some 15 months ago Carolyne was given only a short time to live but, with determination, and interest in and love of her poodles, she has fought back—and is still fighting. Teacup Toy ‘Porsche’, on the right, is almost fouryears old and the mother of the three pups who were born in late March weighing 100 grams each. Carolyne

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Malaya Borneo Veterans’ Assn Day to be held in SE Queensland by Dick Bennett and her poodles are part of the Gold Coast’s Pets for Therapy program founded by Yvonne Cody. The puppies, 12-weeks old at time of this photo, have been the youngest volunteers in the program, starting training at six weeks. They all enjoy visiting nursing homes and aged care facilities with other pet owners and their dogs, bringing smiles to the faces of the ill and elderly. Carolyne says that the puppies ‘have probably each sat on a hundred knees since they first started the visits—people just love them.’ Yvonne added that the change in dementia patients when they are able to hold or pat a puppy ‘is just amazing’. Well done, Pets for Therapy. Pets for Therapy can be reached on (07) 5578-2607 or email Yvonne on yvonnecody@bigpond.com.

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(AWL) on the Gold Coast. Not only is their animal re-homing program first rate but so is their primary school educational program, teaching kids about the importance of animals and pets and our obligation to care for them. Over the years, I’ve been pleased to have provided support on your behalf to the AWL, including annual donations, as well as sponsoring the AWL’s education program, successfully run in several Division 5 primary schools over the past few years. We should appreciate how blessed we are to have our beloved pets in our lives, as companions and friends. If you’re looking for a dog or cat to bring a bit of joy to your household, or if you would like to donate to the AWL to help them feed and provide health services to the animals in their care, please visit AWL headquarters at Coombabah or visit their website: www.awl qld.com.au.”

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A MALAYA & Borneo Veterans’ Assn Day event will be held nationally on Wed 31 August 2011. Queensland will hold an inaugural ceremony to remember those who fell and those who have served in the Malayan Emergency. The Malaya Emergency was declared on 18 June 1948 after three estate managers were killed by guerrillas of the Malayan Communist Party. As the threat from the Malayan Communist Party grew, Australia became involved in 1950 with the arrival of RAAF aircraft and personnel in Singapore. Dakota aircraft from 38 Squadron were deployed on cargo runs, troop movements, paratroops and leaflet drops in Malaya, whilst six Lincoln bombers of 1 Squadron provided the backbone of aerial operations. Of the 7000 Australian Navy, Army and Air Force personnel that served during the Emergency, 39 were killed and 27 were wounded. It

wasn’t until 31 July 1960 that the Malayan government officially declared the Emergency over as the threat continued to dissipate. The Malaya Emergency was the longest continuous military commitment in Australia’s history. The local Queensland Branch of National Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assn Australia in conjunction with the Banyo RSL sub branch are organising a special ceremony to be held at 11am on Wed 31 August 2011 at the Memorial Walk, Enoggera Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Light refreshments will be available afterwards. For more information contact the Malaya Borneo Veterans’ Assn Australia Queensland Branch President Allen Edwards on 3396 6705 or the RSL sub branch President Ron Virgen on 3267 0249. The National Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assn Australia website is www.nmbvaa.org.au

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Under Southern Stars - A Musical Horseback Arena WE on the Tweed Coast are fortunate to have our own Percheron Horses at Cabarita Beach. Karen Foran, of the Kamilaroi Equestrian Centre kindly supplied Neptune Productions with the surrey used in OKLAHOMA , and the wonderful Percheron mare, Zero, used in The Desert Song. Six weeks after the show, Zero gave foal to a beautiful filly. Unfortunately Zero broke her leg in a recent paddock accident and had to be put down. The Percheron Horse was

originally bred in the Le Perche district in Northern France. Percherons are a powerful breed of cart horse, much lighter and finer than the Draught-horse. Among other duties, they were used by the French Foreign Legion on service in the Riff Mountain area of Northern Africa. The World Percheron Congress ‘MONDIAL’ is held once every 10yrs in France. Therefore it is a great honour that the Kamilaroi Performance Team from the Cabarita

Kamilaroi Percheron Horse Stud have been invited to perform at the MONDIAL in September. To wish our performers led by Team Leader Fiona Sheehy from Cabarita the best of luck, Stars of Neptune Productions join with the Percheron Horses, and the Kamilaroi Performance Team in presenting an Arena Spectacular, Under Southern Stars. A tribute to the Aussie Light Horse Brigade will be part of the invited performance in France at the MONDIAL

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and performed for audiences at Cabarita, before departure. Jed and Jean Stone, Caba’s own Jim Fury, and Ray Catt, will be the musicians on the 10th September. Neptune will supply the vocal backing for this one off production, directed by Karen Foran (Kamilaroi), and Wendy Fahey (Neptune). Starring Liza Beamish, Casey Fegan, Lawrie Esmond, Tammy Dundon

(Cabarita), Andy Fahey, Marc Meeuwssen, Thian Sykes, Brock Dunstan, Caroline Dowker-Thomas, Debbie Tanna, and a talented supporting vocal line. Local Opera and Popular singer Liza Beamish is an accomplished rider. Liza will bring the haunting music of Frans Lehar’s Vilia to the arena. Lawrie Esmond’s wonderful base voice will be heard boom-

ing out a popular song as he enters on horseback. Cabarita Pony Club Showground will come alive once again with wonderful entertainment and audience participation for the whole family. Saturday September 10th 1.30pm, and evening 6.30pm. Gate open 1hr before performances. Adults $15, Child 3-15yrs $10, Family $50. BOOK with Tweed Coast Vet (02)

6676 3199, Neptune (07) 5536 2446, or at the gate. Venue: Cabarita Beach Pony Club / Showground, Cnr Tweed Coast Rd and Round Mt Rd, Cabarita. 2nd turn south of Cabarita Beach - sign posted Horses. Local Rotary Club, Pony Club, and Schools will provide BBQ, Sausage Sizzle, Canteen, and Drinks for sale. Grand Stand seating or BYO seat / rug.

Local Gold Coast Choir to sing for King of Buganda After enthusiastic fundraising over the past 9 months, Gold Coast singers will travel to Africa in September to physically build a classroom and hand over funds for a soccer pitch for Ugandan orphans. It’s the next project for a group dedicated to bringing cultures together through music. “We choose projects where we not only share our music but where, through our fundraising, we can provide much needed facilities for disadvantaged communities which results in a profound effect upon our hosts long after we leave” says Marsha Gusti, President and founder of Kwaya Australia Inc, a not for profit organisation.

marsha.gusti@yahoo. A highlight on Kwaya’s ment. com.au; or phone 0433 tour will be a perforFor further information 134 773. mance alongside the email Marsha at African Children’s Choir. Kwaya will be singing 9 songs, all by Australian composers, in the palace grounds entertaining the King of Buganda and 400 of his VIP guests. All costs for the trip have been funded personally by the 40 It’s as easy as A.B.C. Aussie singers. Kwaya is holding their last I will show you how. fundraiser for the soccer • I’ll come to you pitch with a trivia night • Explain things simply in an everyday language on Friday 14 August at • Experienced caring tutor in Microsoft Word, the Mudgeeraba Show Works, Excel and E-mail Hall. Local comedians • Very reasonable rates Steve Davis and Mark • I can help with personal correspondence etc... McConville have anything you want typed. donated their services to MC the evening. Phone Norma A group from the travelling choir will “Experienced Tutor” perform a song in Aboriginal language as part of the entertainWill travel up to 20kms from Southport

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Over 50’s Hope Island Award winning Halcyon Waters. Handy to Paradise Point, Sanctuary Cove, The Broadwater. Architect designed home, 2 lge bedrooms, 2 bath, large kitchen with stone benchtops. Sep lounge and dining. Quality inclusions. Dble garage, ducted air, 2 patios N/E aspect

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SOME people think classical music and rock are at opposite ends of the spectrum. The TEN Tenors are not most people. During ground-breaking achievements in 2010, not only were ‘The TEN’ gaining new audiences in South America, Sweden, Japan and the Baltic States but also some famous new friends, leading to an appearance on Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure (broadcast to an estimated 10 million viewers), all through the roaring success of the show The Power of Ten, where they brought rock and classical music together, kicking and screaming; creating a sound that is uniquely theirs. It is clear this is a continually evolving group. What was once known as a group of university friends whom banded together for extra beer money during their studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music has, powered through 14 years on the international stage, morphing into a troupe of road warriors, respected and adored throughout the world, championing the legacy of the group’s humble beginnings whilst striving forward into the future of the classical cross-over genre. The TEN Tenors respectfully tip their hats to their classical roots and share with audiences unique renditions of the genre’s best love pieces, but they also push the boundaries of what it means to be a ‘tenor’ and to sit in the ‘classical’ genre in today’s world. Taking cues from some of music’s most courageous contemporary artists such as Freddy Mercury and Meatloaf, The TEN, see rock opera as not only a way of keeping their show fresh and reaching new audiences, but appealing to the myriad of musical preferences a ten-piece musical act shares. Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has become known as one of the hardest working touring acts; performing an average of

250 shows per year across seven continents, they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets; have four gold CDs and two platinum; two gold DVDs and one platinum and continually strive to challenge themselves and their audience. Touring like a rock band, the TEN, whose average is 28, and their crew have seen enviable, unique sights from all corners of the globe and have crazy stories to challenge any deviant touring rock band. They are also renowned for their commitment to their fans; meeting their fans after every show for signings as well as all personally interacting on their social media pages, which is a rare and admirable quality for an artist at all these days, let alone one with the gruelling touring schedule of The TEN. Long-serving member of the TEN, Dominic Smith says “So many people, particularly men, turn up to a show, having been dragged by their wives, arms folded, thinking they’re going to watch us croon to the ladies and serve up yet another watery classical-crossover show. Not too far into the show they realise we are a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes, that have power and guts in our performance and they leave not only pleasantly surprised, but fans themselves.” The group’s Producer, D-J Wendt adds “We like to think audiences come to our show to hear Arias that will give them goose bumps like they have never felt before. With the DOUBLE PLATINUM show, we know they will get that, but we promise to also make you feel like you have just rocked out or been to the best party you have been to in ages”. On the eve of the Australian release of their tenth studio album DOUBLE PLATINUM, The TEN Tenors are set to surprise and delight audience all over their home country and quietly suggest, amongst the new look and new songs – they have many more surprises up their sleeve. DOUBLE PLATINUM; the album, debuted at #7 in New Zealand and will be released in Australia on 15th July through Warner Music Australia. Show dates for The Ten Tenors are as follows: Fri 19 th August – Caloundra Events Centre – Ph: 07 5491 4240 or visit: www.theeventscentre.com Thurs 1 st & Fri 2 nd Sept – QPAC, Brisbane – Ph: 136 246 or visit: www.qpac. com.au More information is available at www.theTEN tenors.com

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