SENIORS NEWS
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Building on track at Carramar
A NEW 32-bed, $8 million dementia-specific wing currently under construction at NoosaCare Inc’s Carramar aged care facility is expected to be open by July this year. The building has been designed to incorporate the latest developments in aged care gathered from around the world, aimed at providing a supportive environment for people living with dementia and giving them a chance to do some living. The single level building reflects the Noosa lifestyle and the grounds are designed in response to our love of the outdoors. Each of the larger than average single rooms has a private ensuite and an outlook onto magnificent gardens where landscaping obscures the security. Themed garden room s are a special feature: residents can wander freely in “The Rural Sector”, “The Rainforest”, “The River” and “The Beach”, and be able to experience the smell and feel of the grass, feel the sun on their skin, watch the birds in
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the trees and listen to the sound of water rippling over pebbles. Security has been addressed with a state-of-the-art fire alarm and detection system. Specially selected staff who have received extensive education in dementia care will participate in the day to day life of residents by living alongside them and sharing meals with them. Staff and residents will be able to cook meals together in a fully functional kitchen, residents can enjoy a massage or aromatherapy in the private wellness room, and an overnight private room has been set aside where relatives can stay during the first few days of a resident’s admission. NoosaCare is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation incorporating Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. For nearly three decades NoosaCare has provided specialist care to residents. For further inquiries phone 5449 8799 or for an application form go to www.noosacare.com.au.
(PRECIOUS MEMORIES) Slides, negatives restored or copied to photos, CD (glass & large negatives included)
Photo Restoration and Reproductions OLD NEGATIVES - developed to photos or onto CD/DVD OLD MOVIE REELS - (8mm, 16mm film transfereed to DVD) Quality transfer HOME MOVIES - VHS, BETA, 8mm, (NTSC American) tapes to DVD RECORDS - (33, 45, 78) transferred onto CD, Scratches taken out and tracked *Conditions Apply CASETTES TAPES to CD - $25 20 years experience same location - Diagonally opposite McDonalds
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Mystery trip for Probus Club
MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Kawana Waters boarded a bus for a Mystery Tour last month and in anticipation of a day of fun and mayhem dressed in casual gear with comfortable shoes, hats and sunscreen we took off early one morning and arrived at the Caloundra Mallet (Croquet) Club. After being given a short and interesting talk on the origins of Croquet and armed with mallets, the Probians were led out onto the green by Croquet Club players and had a short lesson on how to hit the ball with the mallet. As none of the Probians had ever been on a Croquet Green before it was a very interesting experiment. There was much wild hitting and hilarity and good time was had by all. After the game, morning tea was served, the “winners” were rewarded with boxes of chocolates, and the morning, so far, voted very successful. It was now time to board our bus again for the rest of the Mystery Tour……Where to next? The bus finally turned into the Maleny Botanical Gardens in time for lunch which was very pleasant sitting outside in one of the covered areas normally used for Weddings. etc. During lunch we were given a short talk on how the Gardens were started by an ex-Pat South African, Frank Schipp, who bought an old dairy farm and in a couple of years turned it into a remarkable and very beautiful place. Light rain started falling in the afternoon but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. We walked all over the place looking at plants, waterfalls, lagoons, etc. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and it was back up for Afternoon Tea. More food! After another quick look around it was back into the bus for the journey home. Voted the “best ever” Mystery, our thanks were extended to Member Norm for organizing it.
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Buderim VIEW Club
BUDERIM VIEW Club will be holding its luncheon meeting at 11 am on Wednesday April 3rd 2013 at Clio’s on Rosemount, 246 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount. This month’s speaker will be Gordon Cramer a cryptologist who will give a presentation on the shady world of spies and espionage during the 1940s. A cold case investigation that Gordon became involved with is that of The Somerton Man in South Australia in 1948. Awarm welcome is assured to visitors and new members. In addition to the monthly luncheon meetings, fun-filled monthly social activities are on the calendar for the year. Come along, meet women from all walks of life and make new and lasting friendships. VIEW (which stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Clubs are a valued part of The Smith Family. Funds raised are used to assist the “learning for life Program” for children of underprivileged families. If you would like to join us at this month’s luncheon or at any of our luncheon meetings or if you would like information about Buderim VIEW Club please phone Marina at 5445 2542. For Luncheon bookings and cancellations, please phone by 6 pm the Sunday before the luncheon. April 2013 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 15